The Vision of EscaFlowne

From the introduction: What do you know about fate, traveler? Is it something you can touch? Maybe it’s some kind of unstoppable force, or even an immovable object? Maybe it stands firm against the rebellious indignation of man, maybe it patiently bends its knee to the emotional highs and lows of a single naive girl from a distant land. It might even lend an ear to one such as yourself.