Jade: Ah, Rif.
-You're here?
Rif: Yeah. When I went for a stroll, somehow or another…
Jade: I see… I was a little worried.
-When Murno and Killfith suddenly started saying they were thinking about leaving some time, I thought you might have gone with them when they did…
Rif: I'm sorry…
Jade: What really happened? You can always rely on me to be your strength, you know?
Rif: Thank you, but…
Jade: I see… you can't, huh?
Rif: I'm sorry, Aniki…
Jade: You don't have to apologize. I don't mind. But, I want you to promise me just one thing.
-If you get into something dangerous, don't stick your neck in any further than absolutely necessary.
Rif: Wha?
Jade: I'm a part of this town's Patrol Unit. If something dangerous starts to heat up, it's okay to ask for our help.
Rif: But...
Jade: You don't live in this town, so you don't need to jump into any of its problems by yourself.
-Even under normal circumstances, you're the type to act first and ask questions later. Of course we’re gonna worry about you.
Rif: Sorry…
Jade: Hey, no, it's not like I'm mad or anything!
Rif: Yeah. I know.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Day Four, Part Nine
(Side Conversation)
Rif: We should return to where Master and the others are.
Killfith: (opens mouth to say something) ...
Rif: Killfith...
Killfith: (looks away again, conflicted) Whatever you wish...
(End)
V.E: I can't believe you two sometimes. You were relatively safe, but the second a Stray appears you go out of your way to meet it? You're too reckless.
Jade: Listen to her! You know, it's okay to call us for back-up against the Strays around here.
-If someone made a mistake and forgot to ring the alarm, the guys on patrol would have no way of knowing you were in deep trouble.
Killfith: Has Murno returned yet?
V.E: Uh, yeah, she's back. I think she's inside.
Killfith: I see.
-(goes inside)
V.E: (?) Is it just me, or was he acting strange? Does he have something he needs to do?
Rif: No... Killfith just wanted to come back here as soon as possible...
V.E: R-really? Seems like everyone’s coming back all at once, huh?
-Although I still haven't been able to come to any kind of agreement with Bostaph.
Rif: ...
V.E: Rif, what on earth happened back there?
Rif: I...
(black screen)
-In the end, I couldn't tell Master anything...
-I couldn't, because I thought maybe Murno was somehow responsible for the Stray Summons acting out...
-And if that was Murno's fault, then maybe Master Rob's death...
(Nighttime)
-I don't know what Murno and Killfith talked to each other about, but it looks like Murno will stay in town for now...
-I wonder what kind of face I made when I understood that…
Rif: … But, I won't be able to come to any kind of solution here. I should head back already…
-(?)
-Huh? Is someone there? It couldn't be…
Rif: We should return to where Master and the others are.
Killfith: (opens mouth to say something) ...
Rif: Killfith...
Killfith: (looks away again, conflicted) Whatever you wish...
(End)
V.E: I can't believe you two sometimes. You were relatively safe, but the second a Stray appears you go out of your way to meet it? You're too reckless.
Jade: Listen to her! You know, it's okay to call us for back-up against the Strays around here.
-If someone made a mistake and forgot to ring the alarm, the guys on patrol would have no way of knowing you were in deep trouble.
Killfith: Has Murno returned yet?
V.E: Uh, yeah, she's back. I think she's inside.
Killfith: I see.
-(goes inside)
V.E: (?) Is it just me, or was he acting strange? Does he have something he needs to do?
Rif: No... Killfith just wanted to come back here as soon as possible...
V.E: R-really? Seems like everyone’s coming back all at once, huh?
-Although I still haven't been able to come to any kind of agreement with Bostaph.
Rif: ...
V.E: Rif, what on earth happened back there?
Rif: I...
(black screen)
-In the end, I couldn't tell Master anything...
-I couldn't, because I thought maybe Murno was somehow responsible for the Stray Summons acting out...
-And if that was Murno's fault, then maybe Master Rob's death...
(Nighttime)
-I don't know what Murno and Killfith talked to each other about, but it looks like Murno will stay in town for now...
-I wonder what kind of face I made when I understood that…
Rif: … But, I won't be able to come to any kind of solution here. I should head back already…
-(?)
-Huh? Is someone there? It couldn't be…
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Day Four, Part Eight
Near the heart of Lute Caves…
???: It’s not enough… the pain…
Rif: What was that voice?
Killfith: An unpleasant one… it’s that human from before.
(Inside the cavernous area)
Pike: The pain…
(Rif and Killfith are puzzled)
Pike: The pain…
-IT'S NOT ENOUGH!!
Rif: What is he talking about?!
Pike: (turns around) There's one left over! A Stray Summon!
Rif: Stop! He's not a Stray!
Pike: You're that runt from before! Didn't I tell you not to come near here? Or do you want to be squashed?
Rif: I—I'm sorry, it's just… I thought we might be able to help exterminate the Strays…
Pike: Help?! What could a couple of small children like you possibly do to help?
Killfith: I'm not a child! You should be grateful I don’t slap that mouth of yours for mocking my appearance!
Pike: What was that?! Summon Creatures shouldn't back talk to their human lords!
Killfith: What…!
Pike: And you! If you're its owner, you need to properly discipline it.
Rif: His owner...? What are you talking about? I’m Killfith's comrade—his partner!
Pike: His partner? You must be joking… if the owner doesn’t personally discipline it, then of course it’ll turn out rotten…
-You think that’s fine? A Summon Creature is a weed! Weeds shouldn't talk back, and therefore back-talking Summon Creatures need to be eliminated!
Rif: Wha...!
Pike: I know just what to do. I'll simply replace its exalted master so that I can teach that Summon Creature how to behave, myself.
-And I say any Summon Creature that talks back to its human lords needs to be punished!
Killfith: You ugly bastard, if you continue to talk to me like some sort of dog, I will be the one to teach you, in full, how to behave.
Pike: Try to use some of that fight in you to make sure I enjoy this at least a little!
Rif: Geez!
(Beats Pike into the ground for being a dink)
Pike: Urgh... that’s smarts…
Killfith: Tch… I hope you’ve learned your lesson.
Pike: Heeheehee... that's good... more pain...
Rif: Huh?
Pike: More pain… give me more!
Rif: What the heck is he talking about?!
(Someone else walks up)
???: What abominable thing is shouting over here? I know it couldn’t have been that little lady over there.
Killfith: Another one?
Rif: Wow… another weirdo arrived…
???: Oh my, what did you say? Shouldn’t you take care to watch that mouth of yours?
-I don't care if you are a child, I'll make an example of anyone who insults the beautiful Lord Gillan by tearing them to pieces with my Poison Claws!
Rif: The beautiful Gillan…
Killfith: This guy's serious! Rif!
Gillan: What's this? This wouldn't happen to be your Summon Creature, would it?
Rif: Y-yeah.
Gillan: So, Pike, did you happen to see anyone like the picture of the child around here?
Pike: No. And the only Companion Beast I’ve seen around here is this one.
Gillan: Such a chore! Doubtless even talking with these two wouldn't help any. Ah, what a pain…
-Although that one girl I saw on the way here was rather cute.
Rif: Wha—wait, who are you talking about?!
???: What are you doing playing around here?!
Rif: Didn't that voice belong to a woman this time?
(Two people walk up)
Gillan: Once again, dear Anise, your cute face will never come to anything if all you ever do is scowl.
Anise: I'm not interesting in hearing that from you! Who is that?
Rif: (looks at Bostaph) Ah! He’s…
(Momentary flashback to a dark, rainy night)
Rif: (stunned) …
Gillan: Ahh, that? Seems that girl there is that Companion Beast's child.
-After all the trouble you must have gone through to come here—such a disappointment.
Killfith: That man Bostaph's aura is a foul color… if he's the one aiming at Murno—
Bostaph: It's been a long time, Rifmonica. I had heard from V.E that you had come to Prosban.
-I couldn't believe my ears when I heard you'd gotten a Summon Creature... Looks like you've finally become a Craftknight.
Rif: Uh, yes... because Master said I would need to have a forging partner...
Anise: If she's a Craftknight... she might be acquainted with...
Bostaph: (amused) Indeed… she is Rob's rumored apprentice. What do you think?
Anise: (!) That kid... I see...
Rif: Wh… what is it? Why are you glaring at me like that?
Anise: (to her companions) Did any Stray Summons appear in this area?
Pike: Yeah, there were about five or six. I ate the entire party, but they weren't very filling.
Gillan: Whaat?! And you didn't leave even one for me? You just enjoyed it all by your greedy self, did you? You're the worst!
Anise: I see. Then there is nothing more to do here. I'm heading back.
Pike: I'm still hungry, so I think I'll find something to eat...
-(leaves)
Gillan: I'll go too, then.
Killfith: Why is it our enemies have all gathered here...?
Bostaph: You should also hurry back home to your village. I've already told V.E that I won't put a stop to the Stray Hunting.
-To return the favor of the scar on my face and Rob's death... with these hands, I will take my revenge.
Rif: Um... But, Mr. Bostaph, it sounds like you're searching for a kid who has a Summon Creature as a companion...
-Why would you do that? What on earth did that kid do?
Bostaph: Do you want to know?
Rif: Uh... yes...
Bostaph: I see... what, you ask... heheheh...
-If you want to know the truth, that girl is at the heart of the calamity that has overtaken us!
Rif: Calamity...?
Bostaph: Everything is that girl's fault. It is thanks to her that Stray Summons have begun to act violently in this area. Therefore...
-It is that girl's fault that I have this scar on my face and that Rob died!
Rif: Wha...
Bostaph: Of course, that is dependent upon whether that man’s word is good. But whether it is or not, eradicating every Stray in this area will only do us good.
Rif: That...
Bostaph: Until we meet again. Be sure to send my regards to V.E.
-(leaves)
Rif: Killfith... was what he said about Murno true?
Killfith: ...
Rif: Well?! Is it really Murno's fault that all the Strays have been acting out?!
Killfith: I don't know.
Rif: What do you mean, you don't know?!
Killfith: I don't know if Murno is the cause of the Stray Summons attacking people, or why they would say that.
-What I do understand is that right now, as long as Murno is anywhere near this town, she is in danger.
Rif: I…
-(…)
-What’s the best thing to do? Master…
???: It’s not enough… the pain…
Rif: What was that voice?
Killfith: An unpleasant one… it’s that human from before.
(Inside the cavernous area)
Pike: The pain…
(Rif and Killfith are puzzled)
Pike: The pain…
-IT'S NOT ENOUGH!!
Rif: What is he talking about?!
Pike: (turns around) There's one left over! A Stray Summon!
Rif: Stop! He's not a Stray!
Pike: You're that runt from before! Didn't I tell you not to come near here? Or do you want to be squashed?
Rif: I—I'm sorry, it's just… I thought we might be able to help exterminate the Strays…
Pike: Help?! What could a couple of small children like you possibly do to help?
Killfith: I'm not a child! You should be grateful I don’t slap that mouth of yours for mocking my appearance!
Pike: What was that?! Summon Creatures shouldn't back talk to their human lords!
Killfith: What…!
Pike: And you! If you're its owner, you need to properly discipline it.
Rif: His owner...? What are you talking about? I’m Killfith's comrade—his partner!
Pike: His partner? You must be joking… if the owner doesn’t personally discipline it, then of course it’ll turn out rotten…
-You think that’s fine? A Summon Creature is a weed! Weeds shouldn't talk back, and therefore back-talking Summon Creatures need to be eliminated!
Rif: Wha...!
Pike: I know just what to do. I'll simply replace its exalted master so that I can teach that Summon Creature how to behave, myself.
-And I say any Summon Creature that talks back to its human lords needs to be punished!
Killfith: You ugly bastard, if you continue to talk to me like some sort of dog, I will be the one to teach you, in full, how to behave.
Pike: Try to use some of that fight in you to make sure I enjoy this at least a little!
Rif: Geez!
(Beats Pike into the ground for being a dink)
Pike: Urgh... that’s smarts…
Killfith: Tch… I hope you’ve learned your lesson.
Pike: Heeheehee... that's good... more pain...
Rif: Huh?
Pike: More pain… give me more!
Rif: What the heck is he talking about?!
(Someone else walks up)
???: What abominable thing is shouting over here? I know it couldn’t have been that little lady over there.
Killfith: Another one?
Rif: Wow… another weirdo arrived…
???: Oh my, what did you say? Shouldn’t you take care to watch that mouth of yours?
-I don't care if you are a child, I'll make an example of anyone who insults the beautiful Lord Gillan by tearing them to pieces with my Poison Claws!
Rif: The beautiful Gillan…
Killfith: This guy's serious! Rif!
Gillan: What's this? This wouldn't happen to be your Summon Creature, would it?
Rif: Y-yeah.
Gillan: So, Pike, did you happen to see anyone like the picture of the child around here?
Pike: No. And the only Companion Beast I’ve seen around here is this one.
Gillan: Such a chore! Doubtless even talking with these two wouldn't help any. Ah, what a pain…
-Although that one girl I saw on the way here was rather cute.
Rif: Wha—wait, who are you talking about?!
???: What are you doing playing around here?!
Rif: Didn't that voice belong to a woman this time?
(Two people walk up)
Gillan: Once again, dear Anise, your cute face will never come to anything if all you ever do is scowl.
Anise: I'm not interesting in hearing that from you! Who is that?
Rif: (looks at Bostaph) Ah! He’s…
(Momentary flashback to a dark, rainy night)
Rif: (stunned) …
Gillan: Ahh, that? Seems that girl there is that Companion Beast's child.
-After all the trouble you must have gone through to come here—such a disappointment.
Killfith: That man Bostaph's aura is a foul color… if he's the one aiming at Murno—
Bostaph: It's been a long time, Rifmonica. I had heard from V.E that you had come to Prosban.
-I couldn't believe my ears when I heard you'd gotten a Summon Creature... Looks like you've finally become a Craftknight.
Rif: Uh, yes... because Master said I would need to have a forging partner...
Anise: If she's a Craftknight... she might be acquainted with...
Bostaph: (amused) Indeed… she is Rob's rumored apprentice. What do you think?
Anise: (!) That kid... I see...
Rif: Wh… what is it? Why are you glaring at me like that?
Anise: (to her companions) Did any Stray Summons appear in this area?
Pike: Yeah, there were about five or six. I ate the entire party, but they weren't very filling.
Gillan: Whaat?! And you didn't leave even one for me? You just enjoyed it all by your greedy self, did you? You're the worst!
Anise: I see. Then there is nothing more to do here. I'm heading back.
Pike: I'm still hungry, so I think I'll find something to eat...
-(leaves)
Gillan: I'll go too, then.
Killfith: Why is it our enemies have all gathered here...?
Bostaph: You should also hurry back home to your village. I've already told V.E that I won't put a stop to the Stray Hunting.
-To return the favor of the scar on my face and Rob's death... with these hands, I will take my revenge.
Rif: Um... But, Mr. Bostaph, it sounds like you're searching for a kid who has a Summon Creature as a companion...
-Why would you do that? What on earth did that kid do?
Bostaph: Do you want to know?
Rif: Uh... yes...
Bostaph: I see... what, you ask... heheheh...
-If you want to know the truth, that girl is at the heart of the calamity that has overtaken us!
Rif: Calamity...?
Bostaph: Everything is that girl's fault. It is thanks to her that Stray Summons have begun to act violently in this area. Therefore...
-It is that girl's fault that I have this scar on my face and that Rob died!
Rif: Wha...
Bostaph: Of course, that is dependent upon whether that man’s word is good. But whether it is or not, eradicating every Stray in this area will only do us good.
Rif: That...
Bostaph: Until we meet again. Be sure to send my regards to V.E.
-(leaves)
Rif: Killfith... was what he said about Murno true?
Killfith: ...
Rif: Well?! Is it really Murno's fault that all the Strays have been acting out?!
Killfith: I don't know.
Rif: What do you mean, you don't know?!
Killfith: I don't know if Murno is the cause of the Stray Summons attacking people, or why they would say that.
-What I do understand is that right now, as long as Murno is anywhere near this town, she is in danger.
Rif: I…
-(…)
-What’s the best thing to do? Master…
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Day Four, Part Seven
(Side Conversation)
Rif: Since we've already come this far, let's aim for the very heart of Lute Caves!
Killfith: Whatever you wish.
Eliez: Hooray!
Killfith: Darn it... I'm starting to get used to it...!
(End)
(Further along, Killfith stops)
Killfith: Something's coming!
Rif: A Stray...?!
(A man runs up)
Man: Yikes! A Stray Summon?!
Killfith: You... don't be an idiot!
Rif: Ah, this is my partner!
Man: I see... he's not a Stray, then...
-Ah, you—you all should get away from here right away!
Rif: What are we running away from, Mister?
Man: Deeper in, these Stray Summons appeared! They were huge, and there were a lot of them!
???: Is that all?
(Clown-looking man walks up)
???: Huge Stray Summons don’t make for a very interesting story, do they?
Rif: (Wh—what the—?! What is up with his hair?!)
Killfith: (Will you quit staring at his head! That guy is wearing the same uniform as Murno's enemies.)
???: Hm? Is that Summon Creature a Stray?
Rif: N—no, he's not! He’s my partner!
???: Hohh, so you have a Companion Beast?
Rif: Wha—what are you looking at? Don’t you know it’s rude to stare?
???: My, I don't see what that has to do with anything. It's just a convenient way to examine someone.
-(to the man) You said before there were some strong Stray Summons, didn't you?
Man: Ah—yes… that's right! A huge number of them!
???: I see… that kind of party might be good enough to satisfy me.
Man: Eh? Hold on a moment, are you saying you're going to defeat them by yourself? Isn't that dangerous?!
???: Dangerous? What fun would it be if it wasn't! It doesn’t matter what attack it faces, a castle of steel never falters!
-And I am the one and only Steel Pike!
Rif: Steel Pike…?
Pike: Heeheehee… So long as the party rewards me with a bit of pain, it should be good…
-It would probably be best if you didn't get too close. A Stray could accidentally end up squashing you like a bug!
Rif: What!
Pike: Children should hurry back home to their mothers! Hahahahaha...
-(he leaves)
Rif: Why that...!
Man: I—in any case, I'm going to inform the town about this. You should also hurry and go back!
Eliez: He said there were scary Strays, big sis...
Killfith: Tch… if we let that guy take care of them, we could see if Murno's back yet.
Rif: What should we do? That man just went off... but with Eliez here…
Tier: Ah! There you are! Rif!
Rif: Oh, Tier. How did you know we’d be here?
Tier: When I went to Jade's workshop, I heard that you had been at the workshop and that you'd gone this way with a girl…
Eliez: Hi, I'm Eliez.
Tier: Hi, I'm Tier. I'm Rif’s future business partner.
Rif: Hold on a minute!
Tier: You know, you're terrible! Leaving me behind and going home without me...!
-Can you believe that Janna person? Even after my impassioned sermon, she wouldn’t give me even a single Boam…
-Che... I'm soooo unlucky!
Rif: Sorry I went home without saying anything, but Aniki was leaving, so...
Killfith: If you're done talking about worthless things, what happened with Murno?
Tier: It looked like she was still talking to that Velworen guy. Miss V.E's still out, too.
Rif: Tier, there's a favor I want to ask of you. Can you please escort Eliez back to town?
Tier: Why can't you do it?
Rif: There's something here I'm worried about. I want to continue up ahead, but it looks like some scary Strays have appeared there.
Tier: So you're saying it's dangerous for a kid? But then wouldn't it also be dangerous for you if you keep going ahead?!
Rif: That may be true, but...
Killfith: I don't feel like going back.
Tier: Well, I guess... Man...
-Okay, okay... well, if that's how it is, I guess I can take her back for you.
Rif: Thank you for doing us this favor, Tier.
-Since it's very dangerous, please be careful when you're headed back.
Eliez: Okay!
Tier: And of course, I'll be sure to collect the fee for escorting her once you get back.
Rif: What?! But I didn't…
Killfith: Let’s go.
Rif: R—right!
(Side Conversation)
Killfith: Follow that clown!
Rif: Right!
Killfith: Heh... let’s go!
(End)
Rif: Since we've already come this far, let's aim for the very heart of Lute Caves!
Killfith: Whatever you wish.
Eliez: Hooray!
Killfith: Darn it... I'm starting to get used to it...!
(End)
(Further along, Killfith stops)
Killfith: Something's coming!
Rif: A Stray...?!
(A man runs up)
Man: Yikes! A Stray Summon?!
Killfith: You... don't be an idiot!
Rif: Ah, this is my partner!
Man: I see... he's not a Stray, then...
-Ah, you—you all should get away from here right away!
Rif: What are we running away from, Mister?
Man: Deeper in, these Stray Summons appeared! They were huge, and there were a lot of them!
???: Is that all?
(Clown-looking man walks up)
???: Huge Stray Summons don’t make for a very interesting story, do they?
Rif: (Wh—what the—?! What is up with his hair?!)
Killfith: (Will you quit staring at his head! That guy is wearing the same uniform as Murno's enemies.)
???: Hm? Is that Summon Creature a Stray?
Rif: N—no, he's not! He’s my partner!
???: Hohh, so you have a Companion Beast?
Rif: Wha—what are you looking at? Don’t you know it’s rude to stare?
???: My, I don't see what that has to do with anything. It's just a convenient way to examine someone.
-(to the man) You said before there were some strong Stray Summons, didn't you?
Man: Ah—yes… that's right! A huge number of them!
???: I see… that kind of party might be good enough to satisfy me.
Man: Eh? Hold on a moment, are you saying you're going to defeat them by yourself? Isn't that dangerous?!
???: Dangerous? What fun would it be if it wasn't! It doesn’t matter what attack it faces, a castle of steel never falters!
-And I am the one and only Steel Pike!
Rif: Steel Pike…?
Pike: Heeheehee… So long as the party rewards me with a bit of pain, it should be good…
-It would probably be best if you didn't get too close. A Stray could accidentally end up squashing you like a bug!
Rif: What!
Pike: Children should hurry back home to their mothers! Hahahahaha...
-(he leaves)
Rif: Why that...!
Man: I—in any case, I'm going to inform the town about this. You should also hurry and go back!
Eliez: He said there were scary Strays, big sis...
Killfith: Tch… if we let that guy take care of them, we could see if Murno's back yet.
Rif: What should we do? That man just went off... but with Eliez here…
Tier: Ah! There you are! Rif!
Rif: Oh, Tier. How did you know we’d be here?
Tier: When I went to Jade's workshop, I heard that you had been at the workshop and that you'd gone this way with a girl…
Eliez: Hi, I'm Eliez.
Tier: Hi, I'm Tier. I'm Rif’s future business partner.
Rif: Hold on a minute!
Tier: You know, you're terrible! Leaving me behind and going home without me...!
-Can you believe that Janna person? Even after my impassioned sermon, she wouldn’t give me even a single Boam…
-Che... I'm soooo unlucky!
Rif: Sorry I went home without saying anything, but Aniki was leaving, so...
Killfith: If you're done talking about worthless things, what happened with Murno?
Tier: It looked like she was still talking to that Velworen guy. Miss V.E's still out, too.
Rif: Tier, there's a favor I want to ask of you. Can you please escort Eliez back to town?
Tier: Why can't you do it?
Rif: There's something here I'm worried about. I want to continue up ahead, but it looks like some scary Strays have appeared there.
Tier: So you're saying it's dangerous for a kid? But then wouldn't it also be dangerous for you if you keep going ahead?!
Rif: That may be true, but...
Killfith: I don't feel like going back.
Tier: Well, I guess... Man...
-Okay, okay... well, if that's how it is, I guess I can take her back for you.
Rif: Thank you for doing us this favor, Tier.
-Since it's very dangerous, please be careful when you're headed back.
Eliez: Okay!
Tier: And of course, I'll be sure to collect the fee for escorting her once you get back.
Rif: What?! But I didn't…
Killfith: Let’s go.
Rif: R—right!
(Side Conversation)
Killfith: Follow that clown!
Rif: Right!
Killfith: Heh... let’s go!
(End)
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Day Four, Part Six
(Side Conversation)
Rif: We should just keep looking for materials for now...
-Though I can't help but think about whoever might be following us...
Killfith: Hmph... Whoever it is, I'm sure it's no one to be concerned about.
Eliez: Then, maybe it's Master Benson.
Killfith: If it really is him, it'll give me a good excuse to fight him.
Rif: I don't think that's the right answer here...
(End)
And so they continue on blithely, until...
???: Hey! You!
(WHY DO THEY FOLLOW YOU EVERYWHERE?)
Man: I just want to ask you one thing.
Rif: What is it?
Killfith: Tch... It was just these guys...
Eliez: Big sis... I'm scared...
Rif: It's all right! Don't worry.
Man: You're that Summon Creature's apprentice Rifmonica, right?
Rif: I don't believe it... the only people who call me that are from Bostaph's Workshop.
Man: We suffered horribly because of that woman.
Rif: I thought something like this might happen... did Master hurt you with her fists? Poor things…
Man: Quit screwing around! If you're her apprentice, you should man up and take responsibility for this!
Rif: Sheesh, settle down. But first, I want to have a little word with you.
Man: A word about what...?
Rif: You see, my master told me it wouldn't be good to get into any fights...
-And besides that, are you really going to start something when there’s a little girl right here?
Man: You…
-Don't you screw with me!
(Thus ensues a fight with some dudes who aren't important enough to have their own names)
Man: Crap… These guys are strong!
Eliez: Big sis...
Rif: Hey. I told you to calm down. You're scaring Eliez!
-If my Master did something wrong, then I'll apologize. But I can’t do that if I don’t know what I’m apologizing for!
Man: What was that, you pipsqueaks...!
Lemmy: If that’s all, then how about we put an end to this?
(Guess who enters the equation?)
Rif: Lemmy?!
Lemmy: Perhaps you thought you had a right to insult anyone you liked because the deceased Rob struck you?
Man: You…
Lemmy: Only you were not struck by these people’s Master. Rather, you are fighting to defend our Master Bostaph, correct?
Man: ...
Lemmy: And yet, wasn't it said that all of that was a misunderstanding? That your resentment is unjustified? Your conduct now is shameful.
Man: I can't believe it... are you saying you support that Summon Creature woman? Traitor!
Lemmy: Traitor...? How so?
Man: Huh?
Lemmy: Exactly how have I betrayed anyone!
Rif: Lemmy...
Lemmy: Do you not understand what you are doing?! You are throwing mud onto Master Bostaph's face.
-Unless you are trying to tell me that one must soil Master Bostaph—no, the name of our workshop—in order to remain an ally.
Killfith: Heh... his aura right now is pretty interesting...
(The men run off, tails tucked between their legs)
Rif: Thanks. You saved us.
Lemmy: Saved you? I only did it for Master Bostaph's sake.
-I had no intention of saving any of you.
Rif: Honestly, you're always like this...
Lemmy: (looking at Eliez) …
-And exactly what are you thinking taking a child so young to aimlessly wander in a place like this?
Rif: I'm not taking her along anywhere. Eliez said she wanted to go.
Eliez: Um… I…
Rif: Ah... no, I don't mean to say that it's your fault.
-What I mean to say is, see, I had some free time, you see, since Master is over at your place, and Murno is at the Council of Gold…
Lemmy: The Council of Gold? What business could she possibly have in such a place?
Rif: Beats me. All I know is she wanted to talk to some guy named Velworen.
Killfith: You really need to learn when to stop talking.
Rif: Ah, sorry...
Lemmy: Velworen… a man who entrusted this town’s Council to people who cannot directly use the Art of Summoning.
-It is a detestable name, yet now I learn that you are connected with it. How is that supposed to be funny…
Rif: What do you mean by that?
Lemmy: Nothing really.
Rif: Ah, wait!
Lemmy: (…)
Eliez: ?
Lemmy: Take… care.
Eliez: Eh? Okay.
Rif: Well, that was weird. Anyway, Eliez, do you still want to go inside?
Eliez: Mm-hm! I wanna go even more now!
Rif: All righty then! Off we go!
Rif: We should just keep looking for materials for now...
-Though I can't help but think about whoever might be following us...
Killfith: Hmph... Whoever it is, I'm sure it's no one to be concerned about.
Eliez: Then, maybe it's Master Benson.
Killfith: If it really is him, it'll give me a good excuse to fight him.
Rif: I don't think that's the right answer here...
(End)
And so they continue on blithely, until...
???: Hey! You!
(WHY DO THEY FOLLOW YOU EVERYWHERE?)
Man: I just want to ask you one thing.
Rif: What is it?
Killfith: Tch... It was just these guys...
Eliez: Big sis... I'm scared...
Rif: It's all right! Don't worry.
Man: You're that Summon Creature's apprentice Rifmonica, right?
Rif: I don't believe it... the only people who call me that are from Bostaph's Workshop.
Man: We suffered horribly because of that woman.
Rif: I thought something like this might happen... did Master hurt you with her fists? Poor things…
Man: Quit screwing around! If you're her apprentice, you should man up and take responsibility for this!
Rif: Sheesh, settle down. But first, I want to have a little word with you.
Man: A word about what...?
Rif: You see, my master told me it wouldn't be good to get into any fights...
-And besides that, are you really going to start something when there’s a little girl right here?
Man: You…
-Don't you screw with me!
(Thus ensues a fight with some dudes who aren't important enough to have their own names)
Man: Crap… These guys are strong!
Eliez: Big sis...
Rif: Hey. I told you to calm down. You're scaring Eliez!
-If my Master did something wrong, then I'll apologize. But I can’t do that if I don’t know what I’m apologizing for!
Man: What was that, you pipsqueaks...!
Lemmy: If that’s all, then how about we put an end to this?
(Guess who enters the equation?)
Rif: Lemmy?!
Lemmy: Perhaps you thought you had a right to insult anyone you liked because the deceased Rob struck you?
Man: You…
Lemmy: Only you were not struck by these people’s Master. Rather, you are fighting to defend our Master Bostaph, correct?
Man: ...
Lemmy: And yet, wasn't it said that all of that was a misunderstanding? That your resentment is unjustified? Your conduct now is shameful.
Man: I can't believe it... are you saying you support that Summon Creature woman? Traitor!
Lemmy: Traitor...? How so?
Man: Huh?
Lemmy: Exactly how have I betrayed anyone!
Rif: Lemmy...
Lemmy: Do you not understand what you are doing?! You are throwing mud onto Master Bostaph's face.
-Unless you are trying to tell me that one must soil Master Bostaph—no, the name of our workshop—in order to remain an ally.
Killfith: Heh... his aura right now is pretty interesting...
(The men run off, tails tucked between their legs)
Rif: Thanks. You saved us.
Lemmy: Saved you? I only did it for Master Bostaph's sake.
-I had no intention of saving any of you.
Rif: Honestly, you're always like this...
Lemmy: (looking at Eliez) …
-And exactly what are you thinking taking a child so young to aimlessly wander in a place like this?
Rif: I'm not taking her along anywhere. Eliez said she wanted to go.
Eliez: Um… I…
Rif: Ah... no, I don't mean to say that it's your fault.
-What I mean to say is, see, I had some free time, you see, since Master is over at your place, and Murno is at the Council of Gold…
Lemmy: The Council of Gold? What business could she possibly have in such a place?
Rif: Beats me. All I know is she wanted to talk to some guy named Velworen.
Killfith: You really need to learn when to stop talking.
Rif: Ah, sorry...
Lemmy: Velworen… a man who entrusted this town’s Council to people who cannot directly use the Art of Summoning.
-It is a detestable name, yet now I learn that you are connected with it. How is that supposed to be funny…
Rif: What do you mean by that?
Lemmy: Nothing really.
Rif: Ah, wait!
Lemmy: (…)
Eliez: ?
Lemmy: Take… care.
Eliez: Eh? Okay.
Rif: Well, that was weird. Anyway, Eliez, do you still want to go inside?
Eliez: Mm-hm! I wanna go even more now!
Rif: All righty then! Off we go!
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