Mystery Babylon

Arthur: "It shouldn't be too long before we arrive."

Arthur: "Remember, our priority is to stealthily infiltrate the fort."

Arthur: "Emphasis on the word stealth..."

Arthur: "I'm looking at you, Jacques. You'll need to control yourself. "

Arthur: "We cannot have your raging battle lust rearing it's ugly head."

Arthur: "I am Arthur. 

I just arrived from Fort Nelson and I am to be stationed here at Fort Valestone.

Well met, the gatekeepers spoke highly of you."

Harold: "Then, you are the one? Who claims to have bested Lt. Roberts at swordplay?"

Arthur: "It was only once. He defeated me handily when he got serious. 

Even so, perhaps age is catching up with him."

Arthur: "I'm looking at you, Jacques. You'll need to control yourself."

Arthur: "We cannot have your raging battle lust rearing it's ugly head."

JACQUES: "What of it? These reserve forces are naught but rabble."

JACQUES: "Nothing more than greenhorn soldiers playing at war. Cutting them down would be child's play!"

Zenovia: "Ah, yes, I'm certain you'll fight valiantly!"

Zenovia: "When they sever your pompous head from your body, they'll be doing us all a service."

Zenovia: "Our ears will bear the torture of your foolish tongue no longer! "

Zenovia: "I simply cannot wait."

JACQUES: "Will you tell this wench to quiet herself, before I do so permanently?"

......

Penelope: "Gods, I cannot believe we are even doing this!"

Penelope: "I did not agree to this at all, this is asking for trouble..."

JACQUES: "And yet, there you sit. You could have remained back at the lodge, if you mean to whimper about it all day."

Arthur: "I'm looking at you, Jacques. You'll need to control yourself."

Arthur: "We cannot have your raging battle lust rearing it's ugly head."

Jacques: "What of it? These reserve forces are naught but rabble."

Jacques: "Nothing more than greenhorn soldiers playing at war. Cutting them down would be child's play!"

ZENOVIA: "Ah, yes, I'm certain you'll fight valiantly!"

ZENOVIA : "When they sever your pompous head from your body, they'll be doing us all a service."

ZENOVIA : "Our ears will bear the torture of your foolish tongue no longer! "

ZENOVIA : "I simply cannot wait."

Jacques: "Will you tell this wench to quiet herself, before I do so permanently?"

ZENOVIA: "Ohoho, and that'll be the day! "

ZENOVIA: Tell me, who exactly shall heal you once those knights hack you into a bloody mess, then?

Penelope: "Can you two save your lover's quarrel for later?"

.....

ZENOVIA: "Ah, the little maiden is such a worrywart."

ZENOVIA: "Lovers, are we now?"

ZENOVIA: "Perhaps I should tell everyone who --"

Penelope: Zenovia!

Penelope: "... Suit yourselves. "

Penelope: "I would have gladly remained back rather than follow you all to an early grave."

Arthur: "I'm looking at you, Jacques. You'll need to control yourself."

Arthur: "We cannot have your raging battle lust rearing it's ugly head."

Jacques: "What of it? These reserve forces are naught but rabble."

Jacques: "Nothing more than greenhorn soldiers playing at war. Cutting them down would be child's play!"

Zenovia: "Ah, yes, I'm certain you'll fight valiantly!"

Zenovia: "When they sever your pompous head from your body, they'll be doing us all a service."

Zenovia : "Our ears will bear the torture of your foolish tongue no longer! "

Zenovia  : "I simply cannot wait."

Jacques: "Will you tell this wench to quiet herself, before I do so permanently?"

Zenovia : "Ohoho, and that'll be the day! "

Zenovia : Tell me, who exactly shall heal you once those knights hack you into a bloody mess, then?

PENELOPE: "Can you two save your lover's quarrel for later?"

PENELOPE: "You both are taking this far too lightly!"

PENELOPE: "What will we do if the main force returns while we are still within the fort?"

PENELOPE: "Gods, I cannot believe we are even doing this!"

PENELOPE: "I did not agree to this at all, this is asking for trouble..."

ARTHUR

This is Teagan.

Teagan steps forward.

ARTHUR

He’s a skilled sorcerer. He secluded himself in the mountains of Lethe to devote himself to the study of magic.

ARTHUR

As fate would have it, he was in Tyre to look for work.

ARTHUR

Much like Zenovia, he has no certification.

ARTHUR

However, I was able to discern his prowess immediately. Call it a gut feeling.

TEAGAN

Greetings, everyone. This will have been my fourth guild that I’ve ever joined.

TEAGAN

I look forward to working with you all.

Teagan raises his staff and it glows with spiralling energy.

JACQUES

Your… fourth, you say? Tell me, why have you left other guilds so frequently?

TEAGAN

Differences in nature. I like to keep to myself. Some seem to have a problem with that.

JACQUES

Hah. Sounds like you were holding them back and they got rid of dead weight.

PENELOPE

Jacques! Stop being so rude!

ZENOVIA

Don’t bother! Trying to teach that oaf any manners is pointless.

ZENOVIA

You’d have better luck conversing with a wall.

ARTHUR

…Don’t mind them, Teagan. I look forward to working with you.

TEAGAN

Likewise.

Teagan steps back and Nyreen steps forward.

TEAGAN

That’s a fine blade you have there.

TEAGAN

The impurities have been expertly dispersed, making it stronger than most steel.

KENZO

… *hmms in agreement*

TEAGAN

How do I know? I’m no blacksmith.

TEAGAN

It’s simple science, really.

ARTHUR

You can understand him?

TEAGAN

Well enough. We’re kindred spirits.

TEAGAN

Eventually, we’ll all be able to communicate without needless speaking.

ARTHUR

Is… that so?

KENZO

… *hmms in agreement*

ARTHUR

If you say so.

– END OF DIALOGUE –

IF THE PLAYER SPEAKS TO THEM AGAIN

TEAGAN

That hat. It’s a conical sedge, isn’t it?

KENZO

… *mhmm*

TEAGAN

Made of rice, huh?

– END OF DIALOGUE –

ARTHUR

This is Nyreen. She has just arrived in Aedland from Xie.

ARTHUR

I sparred with her myself, she’s a fierce warrior. Quick, nimble, and precise.

ARTHUR

Quite the skilled lancer, for one who is new to the weapon.

NYREEN

I am so happy to make your acquaintance! 

Nyreen breaks out an acrobatic flip.

NYREEN

As you’ve heard, I come from Xie. I’ve come to this country to earn money for my family back home.

NYREEN

It is my hope that we can all become good friends!

PENELOPE

I’d like that! Great to have you with us!

JACQUES

Great… Have you tried the circus? You have the look for it…

NYREEN

… *low growl*

ZENOVIA

Ah, ignore this foul creature of ours.

ZENOVIA

You look quite capable, I look forward to working with you.

NYREEN

I thank you. It is great to be here.

Nyreen steps back.

PENELOPE

The food here is amazing, isn’t it?

NYREEN

Yes, it is!

NYREEN

I haven’t gotten… accustomed to the food of this country, yet.

NYREEN

But, last night’s dinner was quite delicious.

INNKEEPER

You flatter me. I’ll cook for you, anytime.

NYREEN

I shall look forward to it!

– END OF DIALOGUE –

IF THE PLAYER SPEAKS TO THEM AGAIN

PENELOPE

You know, you’re quite well spoken for someone new to the country.

NYREEN

Yes… I have my father to thank for that.

PENELOPE

That’s wonderful!

NYREEN

Yes… I suppose it is.

– END OF DIALOGUE –

TAVERN CUSTOMER 1

Haha, hey! It’s Arthur! Where’ve you been, mate? We were just –

TAVERN CUSTOMER 1

Arthur! Another woman? What in blazes do they see in you?

TAVERN CUSTOMER 2

Plus, this one’s a foreign beauty! Her hair style is a bit… strange, but beautiful, nonetheless!

ARTHUR

You mean Nyreen? She’s one of our new recruits. 

ARTHUR

Quit your blathering, before you give her the wrong idea.

TAVERN CUSTOMER 1

Then she’s available, is what you’re saying?

TAVERN CUSTOMER 2

Say, why don’t you drink with me tonight?

NYREEN

I’d… rather not. I do not drink.

NYREEN

Even if I did, I’d choose better company.

TAVERN CUSTOMER 2

What was that?!

TAVERN CUSTOMER 1

Ahaha, rejected again, eh?

TAVERN CUSTOMER 2

You tell your woman to show some respect!

NYREEN

To a couple of drunkards, drinking during the day?

NYREEN

Not likely.

TAVERN CUSTOMER 1

Hey, what did I do?

TAVERN CUSTOMER 2

Is that right?! You’d better watch your back, girl!

TAVERN CUSTOMER 2

You’re not in your homeland anymore! This here, is a dangerous place for foulmouthed girls!

ARTHUR

Are you threatening my comrades?

TAVERN CUSTOMER 2

W-what? N-never! I’d never want any trouble with you, Arthur…

ARTHUR

Not that it matters. She could easily kill you both.

ARTHUR

I wouldn’t have to lift a finger.

TAVERN CUSTOMER 1

Allow me to apologize for my friend here.

TAVERN CUSTOMER 1

Say you’re sorry!

TAVERN CUSTOMER 2

What? Why should I –

NYREEN

… *growls*

TAVERN CUSTOMER 2

Alright! Alright! I’m sorry!

TAVERN CUSTOMER 2

There! Are you happy now?

ARTHUR

You really ought to lay off the drinks, lad.

ARTHUR

Anyway, we have business to take care of. See you around.

— END OF DIALOGUE –

ARTHUR

Kenzo. I must speak with you.

KENZO

… *quizzical hmm?*

ARTHUR

You can drop the act.

ARTHUR

I know that you are capable of speech.

ARTHUR

It’s only us here. It’s imperative that we talk, from time to time.

KENZO

… *disgruntled hmm…*

Kenzo turns to the table and puts a scroll on the desk. He begins to write.

When finished, he turns to Arthur.

KENZO

I’m afraid that I cannot speak. Not yet.

KENZO

I have taken a vow of silence. That… is all I can say.

ARTHUR

A vow of silence… No matter, you may write, then.

ARTHUR

I simply wish to know if you’re content being in our service.

ARTHUR

It’s my duty to ensure that everyone in the guild is taken care of. Including you.

Kenzo writes again.

KENZO

You do not need to worry.

KENZO

I am fine with how things are.

ARTHUR

Is that all you have to say?

Kenzo writes again.

KENZO

Great men often worry.

KENZO

Entrusted with the lives of many, they worry for their safety.

KENZO

Greeted by tough decisions, they worry if they have chosen wisely.

KENZO

You, my friend, have the makings of a great man.

KENZO

Do not let your worry paralyze you.

ARTHUR

Huh… I had no idea you were such a poet.

Kenzo writes again.

KENZO

There is a great deal you do not know.

KENZO

Nor do you need to know. Not now.

KENZO

But know this: I am content.

KENZO

You may trust in this.

ARTHUR

Alright, then. I’m counting on you.

– END OF DIALOGUE –

To start the game, Kenzo poses as a mute.

Majority of his dialogue are sounds.

KENZO
… *chugging sounds of drinking*

KENZO

… *hmph*

KENZO

… *sounds of chugging*

KENZO

… *sighs*

KENZO

… *hmmm* (Kenzo grunts in agreement)

KENZO

… *hmms in agreement*

Below, there are no lines for Kenzo -- it's merely how he's introduced in the game

ARTHUR

And this is…

ARTHUR

Kenzo… would you step forward, please?

KENZO

… *sighs*

Kenzo steps forward.

ARTHUR

*ahem* This is Kenzo.

ARTHUR

I… actually do not know much about him.

ARTHUR

I found him loitering in the streets of Tyre, sitting with a cup with a few coins.

ARTHUR

Not an uncommon sight. But, a few city guards came by to harass him as I was passing by.

ARTHUR

I watched as they beat him. Nearly drew my sword in his defense.

ARTHUR

But… he did not need my aid.

ARTHUR

I watched him stand as the guards mocked him.

ARTHUR

He placed his hand on the hilt of his strange blade.

ARTHUR

The rest was hard to see, as a large crowd obstructed my vision.

ARTHUR

As the crowd cleared, I saw three armored men lay defeated.

ARTHUR

Blood ran red in the street. One guard screamed aloud, his severed hand laid in front of him.

ARTHUR

Kenzo himself was nowhere to be found. The crowd was in an uproar and more guards came flooding in.

ARTHUR

A few days later, I passed that same street again.

ARTHUR

There he sat, unharmed with the same cup of coins before him.

ARTHUR

What sort of fool returns to the scene of a crime?

ARTHUR

But, I had to commend his bravery. Left to his own devices, I was certain that he’d die within the week.

ARTHUR

It was then I went up to him and dropped a sack of coin.

ARTHUR

Told him it was his, if he’d join us.

ARTHUR

He simply took a drink and nodded.

Kenzo takes a drink.

KENZO

… *chugging sounds of drinking*

ARTHUR

Yes… Much like that.

Kenzo steps back.

ARTHUR

All this to say, we’ve gained quite the ally. As luck would have it.

ZENOVIA

That is… quite the tale!

PENELOPE

Indeed! I’m unsure if I should be happy or afraid…

ARTHUR

Rest assured, he won’t harm any of you.

ARTHUR

Isn’t that right, Kenzo?

KENZO

… *hmmm* (Kenzo grunts in agreement)

JACQUES

… So you mean to tell me, you’ve recruited a homeless man?

ARTHUR

I vouch for him.

JACQUES

Unbelievable. Is he a mute?

KENZO

…

JACQUES

This is just perfect. Who knew you were such a good judge of character?

ZENOVIA

Yes, because you are such a shining example to strive for. Aren’t you?

JACQUES

Listen, that’s besides the point. This is –

ARTHUR

That’s enough! I’ve made my decision and that’s that.

ARTHUR

You’ll see the quality of my selection in time.

JACQUES

Somehow, I doubt that.

ARTHUR

*sigh* Look, it’s been a long journey. We’re done with introductions.

HAROLD: "What are you lot doing here?"

Knight: "Ah, I knew I’d find you here! This man is Harold. Always training here or maintaining the weapons."

Knight: "Though, it'll never get you promoted back to your previous role."

HAROLD: "Hmph, you’ll thank me when your lance doesn’t split in half during combat."

HAROLD: "I don’t expect a lightweight like you to understand."

HAROLD: "War is about preparation. The ill-prepared will die."

*Harold looks at Arthur*

HAROLD: "Who is this you’ve brought here?"

Arthur: "I am Arthur. I just arrived from Fort Nelson and I am to be stationed here at Fort Valestone."

Arthur: "Well met, the gatekeepers spoke highly of you."

HAROLD: "Hmph, I could care less about the opinions of weaklings."

HAROLD: "You have the look of one who’s seen his fair share of battle."

HAROLD: "Humor me, let us spar!"

Arthur: "I don’t believe that’s necessary. I’m merely a new recruit, what do you stand to gain from beating me?"

HAROLD: "Are you afraid? I mistook you for a man! My mistake."

Arthur: "…If it’s a fight you want, then let it be done. I only hope you don’t regret your decision later."

HAROLD: "Hah, that’s more like it."

HAROLD: "You may try to play the sheep, but I can tell there’s a sleeping wolf within you!"

HAROLD: "It’s been a while since I had a good challenge. Here, take this dull blade!"

HAROLD: "I’d hate to accidentally kill you."

NOTE: This is a long script. While it would be awesome if you did it all -- feel free to do the parts that stand out to you. I include lines of other characters for context -- but only read the lines for Reina, please.

REMINDER: Ellipsis usually means a pause

---Setting: A prison cell in a military fort's dungeon ----

REINA: Let me out!!

*Reina tries to flee from her cage, until Arthur (the player and MC stops her)*

REINA: Noo! He sent you! He must have sent you here!

Arthur: Be calm, my lady. No one sent me, I am here to free the prisoners.

REINA: Lies! He sent you here, I know it!

Arthur: I am not going to hurt you.

Arthur: Here, let’s get you back on your feet.

REINA: Don’t touch me!

Arthur: ... I brought you something to eat. I'll lay it down here.

*Arthur lays a tray of food on the floor and backs away*

REINA : ... (here, a concerned groan saying "ooh". Like you're hungry)

*Reina looks at the plate reluctantly, and decides to kneel to eat it*

REINA : Thank you.

REINA: Please forgive me, I haven’t seen anyone in a long time.

REINA: The only person who comes here is… that man….

Arthur: No harm done.

Arthur: My lady, can you explain what transpired here?

REINA: Oh, where to begin...

REINA: I was working at my father's tavern. Serving drinks, tending the tables.

REINA: He was a good man, my father. He wanted me to go to Lethe and study healing arts. (NOTE: Lethe is pronounced LEE-TH)

REINA: Said I was too good to waste away in my village forever.

REINA: One night, some... questionable folks came in to dine.

REINA: Foul, beastly men. Barged in, demanding ale and two whole chickens.

REINA: They wore red cloaks with an emblem I couldn't make out. Mercenaries or members of some guild.

REINA: I gathered my courage and tried to put on a smile, as I went over to serve their meals.

REINA: They had no manners and were getting too friendly with me…

REINA: Father was furious! He ran over, axe in hand, demanding that they release me.

REINA: I saw them...

REINA: I-I saw them...

REINA: I saw them murder my father!

REINA: *sob* (Reina begins lightly sobbing)

REINA: Before they killed him, they made him watch as they...

REINA: As they...

REINA: *sob* (Reina breaks down into heavy sobbing)

Harold: How atrocious! Those beasts are pure scum, scourge of the earth! 

Harold: Wretched men, preying on the weak…

*Arthur breathes a heavy sigh after hearing her story*

Arthur: My lady, I am very sorry. There are no words to describe the pain you must feel.

Arthur: Are you able to continue? I do not want to inflict more suffering by having you recount the past.

REINA (still crying, trying to gather herself): Yes… Yes. *sniffle*. I will tell you what happened from there.

REINA: Once I’d awoken, I found myself tightly shackled.

REINA: I was gagged, so none could hear my cries for help. 

REINA: I only heard the sounds of the horses walking and felt the bumps in the carriage, as they rode.

REINA: When the moving stopped, they grabbed me.

REINA: Led me into a room, threw me in, and locked the door. 

REINA: I was so... frightened...

REINA: I was in that room for what felt like days.

REINA: Every few hours, a slot would open in the door.

REINA: It was food. Good food. Better than what we'd serve at the tavern.

REINA: That was all that was keeping me sane, the meals there. (NOTE: You can say "keeping me going" instead, if you prefer")

REINA: Until, for the first time, the door opened. 

REINA: My eyes ran from the light, after being kept in the darkness.

REINA: It was an old woman. She looked like a nun, with the headdress and all.

REINA: She smiled at me, told me I was going home.

REINA: How I cried... Salvation, at last. As if God shone down upon me, grasping me from the pits of hell.

REINA: But, my elation didn't last. (NOTE: You may add "It never does:)

REINA: Next thing I knew, she drew me a bath. Had people doing my hair and gave me a dress to wear.

REINA: A fine dress. Finer than any I'd ever worn in my life.

REINA: She grabbed my hand gently, and said: "Walk with me."

REINA: And I did.

REINA: I saw decadent halls, golden candlesticks, and fine banners. It was clear that I was in a mansion.

REINA: I'd thought, perhaps, I was rescued by some fine duke... <waitfor=0.5> How silly of me.

REINA: She opened the door and we walked onto a stage.

REINA: It was a huge opera house with masked men in the audience.

REINA: I'd thought it was a masquerade of some sort. I'd hear in the tavern, how the nobles enjoyed such things.

REINA: The lady I'd thought to be my saviour took a bow.. and left me.

REINA: Alone on stage with another suited man. That's when it began...

REINA: The man started calling out numbers and hands would raise in the audience.

REINA: I didn't understand. I'd seen my father haggle at the market, it felt like that.

REINA: That's when I knew... 

REINA: I was... being sold...

Arthur: Even being after outlawed throughout the country...

Arthur: The black market slave trade still endures...

Harold: Then, Lord Eustace… is a slaver?!

Harold: It was he who insisted that no other knight shall enter these dungeons. 

Harold: I knew he was depraved, but... this is pure wickedness!

REINA: Yes, it was he who won the auction that night.

REINA: I still can see his lecherous smile under that mask...

REINA: He told me I was to be his pleasure.

REINA: That I would help him relax after his campaigns, or I'd pay the price.

REINA: I've been rotting in this wretched place ever since.

Arthur: What a terrible man… My lady, is there anyone else suffering the same fate?

REINA: Yes, there is another woman, the next cell over…

REINA: She was here before me. I do not know her name, she doesn't talk.

REINA: Not that I haven't tried, but her mind... is lost. 

REINA: The drugs have taken their toll.

REINA: When Eustace brings our food, he puts things in it. I noticed it after my first few days here.

REINA: It made me sick. Very sick. I started refusing to eat.

REINA: He didn't like that. He beat me. Tried force it down my mouth.

REINA: I'd throw it all up, after he'd gone.

REINA: He noticed how sickly I'd become and decided to give me untainted food.

REINA: Can't have his precious merchandise dying on him, can he? Not after paying so much.

Arthur: My lady, you're much stronger than you know...

Arthur: I will get you both to safety, I swear it. Your cell is open, but wait here a little longer.

Arthur: If you try to escape alone, the knights above will find you.

REINA: I will wait here.

Location: Int. of Laila’s Tavern – Downstairs(Bethany, Aedland)

PLAYER SPEAKS TO LAILA BEHIND THE COUNTER

LAILA

Ah, there you are.

ARTHUR

You called for me?

LAILA

Yes, I did.

LAILA

Step outside with me, for a moment.

Laila turns to the bartender

LAILA

Keep an eye on the place for me! I’ll only be a minute.

BARTENDER

Yes, ma’am.

LAILA

Let’s go, it’s right outside.

Laila walks out from behind the counter and Arthur follows her outside of the tavern’s entrance.

Location: Ext. of Laila’s Tavern – (Bethany, Aedland)

Laila and Arthur emerge from the door. There is a white owl in front of them.

LAILA

There it is.

ARTHUR

It’s an owl.

LAILA

Not just any owl.

LAILA

We don’t get many messenger ravens in these parts. 

LAILA

But, occasionally some important folks visit the place and they arrive here.

LAILA

Though, I must say, I’ve never seen a messenger owl before.

ARTHUR

A messenger owl?

LAILA

That’s right. Look.

Laila steps in front of the owl.

LAILA

It’s got a pouch on it, meant for holding scrolls.

LAILA

I heard it’s cooing from inside. Nearly thought I’d gone mad.

LAILA

Night hasn’t fallen yet and there are no owls in these parts.

LAILA

When I checked, it had this scroll inside the pouch.

LAILA

It’s addressed to Arthur of Leviathan. That’s your guild’s name, isn’t it?

ARTHUR

Addressed to me? Have you read it?

LAILA

I read enough to know that it seemed important. And, that there’s no signature.

LAILA

So, we don’t know who it’s from.

LAILA

Here, have a look.

Laila walks in front of Arthur.

A scroll GUI pops open, showing the contents of the letter.

Once the player scrolls to the bottom and presses back:

ARTHUR

This letter has to be a joke…

LAILA

What does it say?

ARTHUR

It outlines a quest that is tantamount to suicide.

ARTHUR

It also speaks of buried treasure prepared as payment.

LAILA

Does this person know you?

ARTHUR

I haven’t the faintest idea who wrote this…

ARTHUR

But, I do know that it is madness to do as it says.

LAILA

Well, whoever it is, they must know of you.

LAILA

Would they ask you to do something you could not do?

ARTHUR

To even attempt something like this would be foolish.

LAILA

Why not check it out, at least?

LAILA

You and your guild have been toiling in this town for weeks, trying to earn money.

LAILA

This might be worth giving some thought.

ARTHUR

… *hmmm* (ARTHUR MUSES ON THIS)

LAILA

Well, I leave it to your judgement.

LAILA

Naturally, I won’t speak a word of this.

LAILA

Best of luck!

Laila returns inside of the tavern. Arthur watches her leave and turns forward again.

Laila walks down the stairs.

LAILA

It looks like you’ll be paying off your bar tabs, then?

ARTHUR

Thanks for your help.

PENELOPE

We appreciate you closing early, so as to avoid… unwanted attention.

ARTHUR

Without you, we’d have no place to store this much money…

LAILA

Think nothing of it.

LAILA

Pay your tabs, and we’ll be even.

LAILA

Zenovia’s in particular has grown rather large…

Arthur faces Zenovia.

ARTHUR

Has it now?

ZENOVIA

What? I was going to tell you.

ZENOVIA

With all this lovely coin, it isn’t an issue now, is it?

ARTHUR

This gold isn’t ours. At least, not yet.

LAILA

Well, I’ll leave you to discuss your business.

LAILA

Be sure that bird doesn’t leave it’s droppings in here!

OWL

*coo*

Laila walks back upstairs. Arthur watches her go.

LAILA

Ah, there you are!

LAILA

Zenovia and Jacques left quite early today.

LAILA

I’d thought you would have left by now.

ARTHUR

We’ll be setting out soon.

LAILA

I wish you good fortune.

– END OF DIALOGUE –

IF PLAYER SPEAKS TO HER AGAIN

LAILA

I’ll be here babysitting these two drunkards.

LAILA

To come in so early in the morn… I ought to start denying them service…

LAILA

It’d be for their own good…

– END OF DIALOGUE –

CARRIAGE DRIVER

God, you lot sure get up early.

CARRIAGE DRIVER

There I was, asleep in the carriage. Dreadfully cold, by the way.

CARRIAGE DRIVER

I was having such a wonderful dream. A shapely dame in each arm. Surrounded by gold.

CARRIAGE DRIVER

Next thing I know, this bloody owl comes through the window.

CARRIAGE DRIVER

Nearly plucked my eye out, it did!

ARTHUR

Ah, well… I’m sorry to hear that.

CARRIAGE DRIVER

Sorry?! Sorry won’t fix this one!

CARRIAGE DRIVER

This owl is yours, yes? So, you’re responsible!

CARRIAGE DRIVER

You’d better pay up! What with that huge chest of gold you’ve –

ARTHUR

Will you be quiet?!

ARTHUR

I don’t need people knowing our business. You’d be wise to keep that matter to yourself.

ARTHUR

The owl isn’t mine. It arrived here along with the letter.

CARRIAGE DRIVER

Alright, alright! I was kidding.

ARTHUR

This is no time for jokes.

ARTHUR

You’ll have your gold. But, only after you do your job.

CARRIAGE DRIVER

Going somewhere?

ARTHUR

We need to get to Fort Valestone. That’s where you come in.

CARRIAGE DRIVER

Valestone, eh? That’s quite a ways away.

CARRIAGE DRIVER

We wouldn’t arrive until nightfall.

ARTHUR

All the more reason to make haste.

ARTHUR

The night will provide excellent cover, as well.

CARRIAGE DRIVER

So… what business do you have there?

ARTHUR

… *low growl*

CARRIAGE DRIVER

Nasty business, then? Alright, I’ll take a hint.

ARTHUR

That would be wise.

ARTHUR

You need only take us there. 

ARTHUR

You’ll wait for us to finish our job. Then, head back to Bethany.

CARRIAGE DRIVER

Simple enough. How does this job pay?

ARTHUR

Handsomely.

CARRIAGE DRIVER

Enough said, then. Gather your men and give me a holler when you’re prepared.

KID 1 (CHILD)

Come on, guys! Let’s —

KID 1 (CHILD)

Ack, that smell! That man stinks!

KENZO

…

KID 2 (CHILD)

Ohh, you’re right! He smells worse than horse dung!

KID 3 (CHILD)

You guys are so mean! You can’t be mean to strangers!

KID 1 (CHILD)

Go away, stinky man!

KENZO

… *hmph*

ARTHUR

Oi, didn’t your parents teach you any manners?

ARTHUR

Run along!

KID 1 (CHILD)
Who are you? My daddy’s a soldier!

KID 1 (CHILD)

I bet he’d beat you bloody, old man!

NYREEN

*giggles*

ARTHUR

… *low growl*

ARTHUR

That’s all well and good.

ARTHUR

Go on and play.

KID 1 (CHILD)

Don’t tell us what to do!

KID 2 (CHILD)

Yeah!

KID 1 (CHILD)

Let’s go, guys! Leave the stinky man and the old man alone.

The kids and dog walk away.

ARTHUR

… Old man?

TEAGAN

They’re just kids. Don’t let them get to you.

NYREEN

*giggles*

ARTHUR

You’re certainly enjoying yourself.

NYREEN

I’m sorry, I —

NYREEN

*tries to hold laughter*

ARTHUR

*sigh* That’s enough.

ARTHUR

We’ve wasted enough time. Let’s go meet the others.

– END OF NPC DIALOGUE –

KID 1

Listen, old man, we –

KID 1

Whoa, it’s a hawk!

KID 2

No, no! That’s a falcon!

KID 3

Don’t you two know anything? It’s an owl!

OWL

*coo*

KID 2

Wow, it spoke!

KID 1

Let’s catch it! It can be friends with Julius!

ARTHUR

Julius?

KID 3

Our dog. His name is Julius.

JULIUS

*bark*

ARTHUR

I see. Well, I’m afraid there’s no time for games.

ARTHUR

Right now, I need this owl with me. Feel free to try to catch it later.

KID 1

You’re so stingy! Trying to keep the owl all to yourself!

KID 2

Can I touch it?

OWL

*angry coo*

KID 2

Owww! *cries*

ARTHUR

I warned you. There’s no time to play.

KID 2

*whining sob*

ARTHUR

*sigh* Don’t cry. You’re a man, aren't you? See, it’s not even bleeding.

KID 2

I’m – I’m fine! *sniff*

KID 1

Hahaha, the owl bit you! And you cried like a baby!

KID 2

I – I did not!

KID 3

That’s enough, don’t tease him!

KID 3

Come on, let’s go.

— END OF DIALOGUE –

Your Lines:

KID 3 (CHILD)

You guys are so mean! You can’t be mean to strangers!

KID 3 (CHILD)
If you guys don’t stop, I’m telling mother!

Full Scene:

KID 1 (CHILD)

Come on, guys! Let’s —

KID 1 (CHILD)

Ack, that smell! That man stinks!

KENZO

…

KID 2 (CHILD)

Ohh, you’re right! He smells worse than horse dung!

KID 3 (CHILD)

You guys are so mean! You can’t be mean to strangers!

KID 1 (CHILD)

Go away, stinky man!

KENZO

… *hmph*

ARTHUR

Oi, didn’t your parents teach you any manners?

ARTHUR

Run along!

KID 1 (CHILD)
Who are you? My daddy’s a soldier!

KID 1 (CHILD)

I bet he’d beat you bloody, old man!

NYREEN

*giggles*

ARTHUR

… *low growl*

ARTHUR

That’s all well and good.

ARTHUR

Go on and play.

KID 1 (CHILD)

Don’t tell us what to do!

KID 2 (CHILD)

Yeah!

KID 1 (CHILD)

Let’s go, guys! Leave the stinky man and the old man alone.

The kids and dog walk away.

ARTHUR

… Old man?

TEAGAN

They’re just kids. Don’t let them get to you.

NYREEN

*giggles*

ARTHUR

You’re certainly enjoying yourself.

NYREEN

I’m sorry, I —

NYREEN

*tries to hold laughter*

ARTHUR

*sigh* That’s enough.

ARTHUR

We’ve wasted enough time. Let’s go meet the others.

– END OF NPC DIALOGUE –

IF RECRUITS ARE FOLLOWING, AND TALKS TO KIDS AGAIN

KID 1 (CHILD)

Ugh, the stinky man is back!

KID 2 (CHILD)

Stinky man, stinky man!

KID 3 (CHILD)
If you guys don’t stop, I’m telling mother!

KID 1 (CHILD)

 No! No! Okay, okay. I’ll stop.

Your Lines:

KID 3

Don’t you two know anything? It’s an owl!

KID 3

Our dog. His name is Julius.

KID 3

That’s enough, don’t tease him!

KID 3

Come on, let’s go.

Full  Scene:

KID 1

Listen, old man, we –

KID 1

Whoa, it’s a hawk!

KID 2

No, no! That’s a falcon!

KID 3

Don’t you two know anything? It’s an owl!

OWL

*coo*

KID 2

Wow, it spoke!

KID 1

Let’s catch it! It can be friends with Julius!

ARTHUR

Julius?

KID 3

Our dog. His name is Julius.

JULIUS

*bark*

ARTHUR

I see. Well, I’m afraid there’s no time for games.

ARTHUR

Right now, I need this owl with me. Feel free to try to catch it later.

KID 1

You’re so stingy! Trying to keep the owl all to yourself!

KID 2

Can I touch it?

OWL

*angry coo*

KID 2

Owww! *cries*

ARTHUR

I warned you. There’s no time to play.

KID 2

*whining sob*

ARTHUR

*sigh* Don’t cry. You’re a man, aren't you? See, it’s not even bleeding.

KID 2

I’m – I’m fine! *sniff*

KID 1

Hahaha, the owl bit you! And you cried like a baby!

KID 2

I – I did not!

KID 3

That’s enough, don’t tease him!

KID 3

Come on, let’s go.

— END OF DIALOGUE –

KID 4

Are you headed somewhere, Arthur?

KID 5

Out on a mission? Can we come?

ARTHUR

How many times must I tell you?

ARTBUR

You both are too young for the battlefield. 

ARTHUR

Keep training, and you’ll be more than ready when you come of age.

ARTHUR

Besides, I’m only going out for a stroll, nothing more.

KID 4

Then, teach us more sword lessons, when you get back!

KID 5

Yeah, will you, please?

ARTHUR

I won’t be back until dark. By then, you’ll both be in your homes.

ARTHUR

Perhaps tomorrow.

— END OF DIALOGUE –

IF YOU SPEAK TO THE KIDS AGAIN

KID 4

Remember, you promised to teach us tomorrow!

KID 5

Don’t forget!

— END OF DIALOGUE –

ARTHUR

What are you two doing here at this hour?

IF PLAYER PROMISED A LESSON

KID 4

You promised to teach us, didn’t you?

KID 5

Yeah, he did! We’re your pupils, you have to train us.

ARTHUR

… *disgruntled grunt*

ARTHUR

I… did say that, didn’t I?

ARTHUR

But, now’s not the time. I’m heading out on an important job.

ELSE

KID 4

A warrior has no time to rest!

KID 5

We’re going to build the strongest guild ever!

KID 5

Even stronger than yours!

KID 4

So, of course we have to train hard!

ARTHUR

Stronger than mine, eh? *laughs*

ARTHUR

That’s the spirit. Keep training, and you just might do it.

KID 4

Wait! Before you go.

KID 4

Why don’t you give us another lesson?

KID 5

Yeah, I think I’ve got the hang of maintaining my guard, like you taught me!

ARTHUR

That’s good to hear.

ARTHUR

But, now’s not the time. I’m heading out on an important job.

ENDIF

KID 4

Come on, that’s not fair!

KID 5

Just a quick lesson! Spar with us and tell us how to improve!

ARTHUR

Keep practicing your strikes. It’ll strengthen your guard.

ARTHUR

When I get back, I’ll teach you two a new technique.

KID 4

You’d better.

KID 5

Or we’ll cut you down!

ARTHUR

*laughs* You’re welcome to try.

ARTHUR

Keep at it, you two!

– END OF DIALOGUE –

IF PLAYER SPEAKS TO THEM AGAIN

IF PLAYER PROMISED A LESSON

KID 4

We’ll keep training. You’d better keep your word, this time.

ELSE

KID 4

We’ll keep training. You’d better keep your word.

END

– END OF DIALOGUE –

KID 4

Are you headed somewhere, Arthur?

KID 5

Out on a mission? Can we come?

ARTHUR

How many times must I tell you?

ARTBUR

You both are too young for the battlefield. 

ARTHUR

Keep training, and you’ll be more than ready when you come of age.

ARTHUR

Besides, I’m only going out for a stroll, nothing more.

KID 4

Then, teach us more sword lessons, when you get back!

KID 5

Yeah, will you, please?

ARTHUR

I won’t be back until dark. By then, you’ll both be in your homes.

ARTHUR

Perhaps tomorrow.

— END OF DIALOGUE –

IF YOU SPEAK TO THE KIDS AGAIN

KID 4

Remember, you promised to teach us tomorrow!

KID 5

Don’t forget!

— END OF DIALOGUE –

ARTHUR

What are you two doing here at this hour?

IF PLAYER PROMISED A LESSON

KID 4

You promised to teach us, didn’t you?

KID 5

Yeah, he did! We’re your pupils, you have to train us.

ARTHUR

… *disgruntled grunt*

ARTHUR

I… did say that, didn’t I?

ARTHUR

But, now’s not the time. I’m heading out on an important job.

ELSE

KID 4

A warrior has no time to rest!

KID 5

We’re going to build the strongest guild ever!

KID 5

Even stronger than yours!

KID 4

So, of course we have to train hard!

ARTHUR

Stronger than mine, eh? *laughs*

ARTHUR

That’s the spirit. Keep training, and you just might do it.

KID 4

Wait! Before you go.

KID 4

Why don’t you give us another lesson?

KID 5

Yeah, I think I’ve got the hang of maintaining my guard, like you taught me!

ARTHUR

That’s good to hear.

ARTHUR

But, now’s not the time. I’m heading out on an important job.

ENDIF

KID 4

Come on, that’s not fair!

KID 5

Just a quick lesson! Spar with us and tell us how to improve!

ARTHUR

Keep practicing your strikes. It’ll strengthen your guard.

ARTHUR

When I get back, I’ll teach you two a new technique.

KID 4

You’d better.

KID 5

Or we’ll cut you down!

ARTHUR

*laughs* You’re welcome to try.

ARTHUR

Keep at it, you two!

– END OF DIALOGUE –

IF PLAYER SPEAKS TO THEM AGAIN

IF PLAYER PROMISED A LESSON

KID 4

We’ll keep training. You’d better keep your word, this time.

ELSE

KID 4

We’ll keep training. You’d better keep your word.

END

– END OF DIALOGUE –

ADVENTURER 1

I swear, this bloody line will never move!

ADVENTURER 1

If this wasn’t the only guild hall for miles…

ADVENTURER 2

That blowhard over there is in the wrong line of work…

ADVENTURER 2

It’s the adventurers with no patience like him that always end up dying first.

ADVENTURER 3

Being the only mage in the guild is a blessing and a curse.

ADVENTURER 3

I have these two to ward off enemies, but I’m the only one who can heal them.

ADVENTURER 4

Porcelain ranked quests may not pay well, but at least they're safe, for the most part.

ADVENTURER 4

As the leader, it’s my job to bring everyone back alive.

ADVENTURER 5

Feh, this place is crawling with weaklings.

ADVENTURER 5

Armored children playing adventurers.

ADVENTURER 5

They make it hard for those of us with experience to get our work and go.

ADVENTURER 6

We’re headed on an escort mission with some merchants.

ADVENTURER 6

There’s been trouble on the road with bandits lately…

ADVENTURER 6

Should we break out into battle, stay behind me, ok?

ADVENTURER 7

O-okay… I’ll do my best…

ADVENTURER 6

We’re headed on an escort mission with some merchants.

ADVENTURER 6

There’s been trouble on the road with bandits lately…

ADVENTURER 6

Should we break out into battle, stay behind me, ok?

ADVENTURER 7

O-okay… I’ll do my best…

ADVENTURER 8

In the last battle, you charged too far into enemy lines.

ADVENTURER 8

I know you’re good with that lance, but you have to be more careful…

ADVENTURER 9

Oh, don’t worry!

ADVENTURER 9

We were mere reinforcements in the rear. I was thrilled to see any action!

ADVENTURER 8

It’s good to be eager, but…

ADVENTURER 8

Just don’t get yourself killed…

ADVENTURER 8

In the last battle, you charged too far into enemy lines.

ADVENTURER 8

I know you’re good with that lance, but you have to be more careful…

ADVENTURER 9

Oh, don’t worry!

ADVENTURER 9

We were mere reinforcements in the rear. I was thrilled to see any action!

ADVENTURER 8

It’s good to be eager, but…

ADVENTURER 8

Just don’t get yourself killed…

ADVENTURER 16

Escort missions, acting as a sentry, standing guard…

ADVENTURER 16

I’m sick of being Porcelain. Where’s the excitement?

TAVERN CUSTOMER 1

Haha, hey! It’s Arthur! Where’ve you been, mate? We were just –

TAVERN CUSTOMER 1

Arthur! Another woman? What in blazes do they see in you?

TAVERN CUSTOMER 2

Plus, this one’s a foreign beauty! Her hair style is a bit… strange, but beautiful, nonetheless!

ARTHUR

You mean Nyreen? She’s one of our new recruits. 

ARTHUR

Quit your blathering, before you give her the wrong idea.

TAVERN CUSTOMER 1

Then she’s available, is what you’re saying?

TAVERN CUSTOMER 2

Say, why don’t you drink with me tonight?

NYREEN

I’d… rather not. I do not drink.

NYREEN

Even if I did, I’d choose better company.

TAVERN CUSTOMER 2

What was that?!

TAVERN CUSTOMER 1

Ahaha, rejected again, eh?

TAVERN CUSTOMER 2

You tell your woman to show some respect!

NYREEN

To a couple of drunkards, drinking during the day?

NYREEN

Not likely.

TAVERN CUSTOMER 1

Hey, what did I do?

TAVERN CUSTOMER 2

Is that right?! You’d better watch your back, girl!

TAVERN CUSTOMER 2

You’re not in your homeland anymore! This here, is a dangerous place for foulmouthed girls!

ARTHUR

Are you threatening my comrades?

TAVERN CUSTOMER 2

W-what? N-never! I’d never want any trouble with you, Arthur…

ARTHUR

Not that it matters. She could easily kill you both.

ARTHUR

I wouldn’t have to lift a finger.

TAVERN CUSTOMER 1

Allow me to apologize for my friend here.

TAVERN CUSTOMER 1

Say you’re sorry!

TAVERN CUSTOMER 2

What? Why should I –

NYREEN

… *growls*

TAVERN CUSTOMER 2

Alright! Alright! I’m sorry!

TAVERN CUSTOMER 2

There! Are you happy now?

ARTHUR

You really ought to lay off the drinks, lad.

ARTHUR

Anyway, we have business to take care of. See you around.

— END OF DIALOGUE –

NPC DIALOGUE – TAVERN CUSTOMER 3

TAVERN CUSTOMER 3

Ah, it’s nice to relax and have a meal.

TAVERN CUSTOMER 3

I just came from transporting goods over to Fort Valestone, over in the north.

TAVERN CUSTOMER 3

There were a lot fewer knights than usual standing guard…

TAVERN CUSTOMER 3

I wonder where they went off to?

— END OF DIALOGUE –

NPC DIALOGUE – TAVERN CUSTOMER 4

TAVERN CUSTOMER 4

Would you butt out? We’re trying to have some drinks here!

— END OF DIALOGUE –

NPC DIALOGUE – TAVERN CUSTOMER 5

TAVERN CUSTOMER 5

Don’t mind him. He’s just worked up after toiling in the mines.

TAVERN CUSTOMER 5

It’s grueling work.

— END OF DIALOGUE –

NPC DIALOGUE – TAVERN CUSTOMER 6

TAVERN CUSTOMER 6

The chicken here is so delicious!

— END OF DIALOGUE –

NPC DIALOGUE – TAVERN CUSTOMER 7

TAVERN CUSTOMER 7

Aw, come on, Laila! Just one drink!

TAVERN CUSTOMER 7

I promise I’ll pay you back! I mean it!

LAILA

How many times do I have to tell you?

LAILA

I’ve said it a thousand times, and I’ll say it again. No!

TAVERN CUSTOMER 7

Aww, don’t be like that…

Tavern Customer 7 faces Arthur

TAVERN CUSTOMER 7

Talk some sense into her, will you? She won’t let me have a drink!

ARTHUR

Well, you are broke.

ARTHUR

Why not ask your brother over there to buy you one?

TAVERN CUSTOMER 7

That stingy bastard? He’d never do it.

TAVERN CUSTOMER 7

How about you, won’t you do me this favor?

TAVERN CUSTOMER 7

I’ll pay you back, I promise!

ARTBUR

No. If you need money, why not go look for work?

TAVERN CUSTOMER 7

What, you think I haven’t tried that?

TAVERN CUSTOMER 7

Only work around here is selling and killing.

TAVERN CUSTOMER 7

I’m a shit merchant and a bad fighter. You tell me, what am I to do?

ARTHUR

Laying off the ale would be a fine start.

TAVERN CUSTOMER 7

This is no time for jokes, mate!

— END OF DIALOGUE –

IF PLAYER SPEAKS TO TAVERN CUSTOMER 7 AGAIN

TAVERN CUSTOMER 7

Maybe I’ll go work in the mines over in the Soldat mountains…

TAVERN CUSTOMER 7

It’s pretty far and the pay is low, but it sure beats being a pauper…

— END OF DIALOGUE –

NPC DIALOGUES - VILLAGER 1

VILLAGER 1

Didn’t I tell you to lock the damn door last night?

VILLAGER 1

Look, there’s a stranger in the house!

VILLAGER 2

It’s only Arthur! He’s the one that’s been keeping this place safe while you’ve been away!

VILLAGER 1

Well, excuse me for fighting for our country!

– END OF DIALOGUE –

VILLAGER 1

They disbanded our foot soldier unit after some fancy guild was contracted.

VILLAGER 1

You adventurers are scum. The whole lot of you…

– END OF DIALOGUE –

NPC DIALOGUES - VILLAGER 2

VILLAGER 2

Oh! Welcome. Are you hungry?

ARTHUR

There’s no need to trouble yourself.

VILLAGER 2

I see.

VILLAGER 2

My husband has been in a foul mood since he returned from duty.

VILLAGER 2

I can’t tell you how happy I was when I learned he’d returned, but…

VILLAGER 2

Do you… think you can talk to him?

– END OF DIALOGUE –

IF PLAYER SPEAKS AGAIN & DID NOT SPEAK TO VILLAGER 1

VILLAGER 2

Please, talk to him for me?

– END OF DIALOGUE –

IF PLAYER HAS SPOKEN TO VILLAGER 1

    IF VILLAGER 1 ASKED FOR HELP

VILLAGER 2

*sigh* I shouldn’t have asked.

VILLAGER 2

Sorry to waste your time.

    ELSE

VILLAGER 2

He’s been a mess since he returned home last night.

VILLAGER 2

At first I was happy, but I didn’t think it would be… like this…

– END OF DIALOGUE –

NPC DIALOGUES - VILLAGER 3

VILLAGER 3

Those soldiers from the nearby fort are a boisterous lot.

VILLAGER 3

You can hear their racket in the tavern all through the night!

VILLAGER 3

This place is no more than a watering hole to them.

VILLAGER 3

Somewhere to stop on their way to that bloody bathhouse outside town.

– END OF DIALOGUE –

NPC DIALOGUES - VILLAGER 4

VILLAGER 4

Our boy hasn’t given you any trouble, has he?

– END OF DIALOGUE –

NPC DIALOGUES - VILLAGER 5

VILLAGER 5

In my day, the king would have a jubilee every ten years.

VILLAGER 5

All the people’s debts would be forgiven. We’d even go without taxes for that year.

VILLAGER 5

King Hirem would never do such a thing…

VILLAGER 5

I worry for my daughter’s future…

– END OF DIALOGUE –

VILLAGER 6

All my wife does is knit…

VILLAGER 6

She hardly even cooks anymore.

VILLAGER 6

She knits clothes for our departed son… It’s been years since he passed.

VILLAGER 6

If she’d only sell her work, we wouldn’t have to worry about food…

– END OF DIALOGUE –

VILLAGER 7

My son would love this shirt…

– END OF DIALOGUE –

VILLAGER 7

My son would love this shirt…

– END OF DIALOGUE –

NOTE: THIS IS A LONG SCRIPT

READ ONLY CHRISTIAN'S LINES

YOU NEEDN'T READ IT ALL (though that'd be nice)

GARRISONED KNIGHT 3 / CHRISTIAN

No! Please, spare me! I'll do anything!

ARTHUR

The royal army must be desperate. 

ARTHUR

Why is a mewling pup like you on the battlefield?

ARTHUR

What’s your name, son? 

CHRISTIAN

I’m C-Christian, my lord.

ARTHUR

I am no lord.

ARTHUR

Christian, is it? Be a good lad and remove your clothing.

CHRISTIAN

T-take off my clothes?! You can’t mean —

ZENOVIA

Arthur! I had no idea you had such… perversions!

ARTHUR

Have you gone mad?

ARTHUR

The armour! I need the lad's armour!

ARTHUR

The armour on these fallen knights are littered with blood and marks of battle.

ARTHUR

One look, and it'll be easy to tell that it's stolen.

ARTHUR

His armour on the other hand is still in rather good condition.

ARTHUR

Must be lucky.

ARTHUR

I’ll be taking that armour, boy. Make haste!

CHRISTIAN

 A-alright! Alright! It's yours!

CHRISTIAN

Just... give me a moment and I'll hand it over.

Christian walks towards the trees, meaning to disrobe behind them. 

Everyone watches him intently.

PENELOPE

Any sudden moves and I’ll send an arrow through your heart.

Christian stops in his tracks for a moment, visibly frightened.

He continues behind the trees.

Camera fades out for a short time and fades back into Christian wearing only his gambeson and pants.

He walks over to Arthur with armour in hand.

CHRISTIAN

Here it is, okay! Just…

CHRISTIAN

Just let me live…

ARTHUR

You are in no position to be making demands, boy.

ARTHUR

I'll have you answer my questions. 

ARTHUR

Speak falsely, and see what happens…

CHRISTIAN

A-Alright, alright! I’ll tell you everything I know!


ARTHUR

… *muses on what to ask*

*Elongated hmph*

    DIALOG CHOICE 1: “Ask about infiltrating the fort”

ARTHUR

Now then, what must I tell the knights in order to convince them that we’re actually new recruits?

CHRISTIAN

W-well, as far as I know, recruits always arrive alone.

CHRISTIAN

All of our recruits come from Fort Nelson after basic training.

ARTHUR

Good to know.

– END DIALOG CHOICE –

DIALOG CHOICE 2: “Ask about the dungeons”

ARTHUR

Do you know of any prisoners being held in the dungeon?

CHRISTIAN

I-I don't know! No one is allowed near the dungeons.

CHRISTIAN

All of our recruits come from Fort Nelson after basic training.

CHRISTIAN

But, the cooks would make extra meals... 

CHRISTIAN

We'd fight over who would get to eat them.

CHRISTIAN

But, the cooks wouldn't tell us who they’re for

CHRISTIAN

Four extra trays... I can only assume they were for prisoners.

ARTHUR

Only four cells in the dungeons? Are you certain, boy?

CHRISTIAN

Y-yes! Well, no, I... I can't be certain!

CHRISTIAN

Lord Eustace is known to execute traitors and criminals.

CHRISTIAN

It's rare for him to even take a single prisoner...

– END DIALOG CHOICE –

DIALOG CHOICE 3: “Finish Interrogation”

ARTHUR

We're done here.

– END DIALOG CHOICE –

Jacques steps up.

JACQUES

Alright, we got what we needed. Let's dispose of him.

JACQUES

Can't have him slithering back to his masters and alerting them of our presence, can we?

CHRISTIAN

What? N-no! Please!

CHRISTIAN

I’ve told you all that I know, I’ve only been stationed here for three months!

CHRISTIAN

I-I won't move a muscle. I swear!

ARTHUR

*dejected sigh*

ARTHUR

He has a point. If you were to flee, things could get messy.

ARTHUR

No way around it.


CHRISTIAN

M-mercy! Please!