Sigrun & Canaan
I meant both Motoko and the friends I've made, like you! The dream me had fewer of them, but she cherished the ones she had and I think that carries over.
No, the Marines are very picky about things. If I was a member I'd already be discharged. I can definitely see why you'd want to make that choice for yourself instead of letting someone else make it for you.
Being at the mercy of the dreams is irritating. For a long while I was left on a cliffhanger. I think I'm actually done with them, now, but for a long time not knowing the story was difficult.