﻿# Quill
Hello, everyone. Let us begin.@
# Quill
I trust everyone has taken the time to process last night's announcement? I will let Syndra take over shortly, but first, I would like to thank each and every one of you.@
# Quill
I won't mince words. This is dangerous work. What we are planning puts us at great risk. But this is what it takes to change Fruma, to put an end to the crown's oppression!@
# Quill
We will kill a God! And we will all be free. Now, Syndra?@
# Syndra
Thank you, Quill. To begin, allow me to give each group their assignment.@
# Syndra
Mora and Yuman, you will be infiltrating the guards' outpost in Timasca to retrieve their schedules. Get in, note down the formations, and get out.@
# Syndra
Mora, you're familiar with military structure, and Yuman knows his way around Timasca. I expect you two should be able to make it work.@
# Yuman
Yes, ma'am!@
# Mora
Understood. However, I have a few concerns with the overall plans... I'll speak with you later.@
# Syndra
Yusanu and Sui, you'll be constructing explosives that we can use as distractions during the festival to draw guards away from the main stage.@
# Syndra
I trust Yusanu knows what he's doing, so Sui, you'll be acting as an assistant.@
# Sui
Um... sure.@
# Yusanu
Works for me. I might already have some blueprints lying around somewhere...@
# Syndra
Zeph and Rex, I want you to scout the city rooftops for potential spots where Rex and Yulie can provide aerial support... in case it's necessary.@
# Zeph
Yeah, I c- c- can do that.@
# Rex
Copy that.@
# Syndra
Quill and Yulie, you two know your way around the city. I'll need you to scout out potential escape routes from the city... again, in case things go badly.@
# Quill
Ah, that should be a breeze.@
# Yulie
...yes. I think I have a few places in mind already.@
# Syndra
Finally. <playername>, I want you to be adaptable. Help out wherever it's needed - I'm sure your skills will come in handy.@
# Yuman
Hey, if you're helping out wherever, you should come with me and Mora! Guard positions would be handy to know before finding escape routes.@
# Syndra
I was about to suggest the same thing. Then let us adjourn this meeting. Good luck, everyone.@
# Mora
Hum. <playername> and Yuman, let us go our plans then.@
# Yuman
Alright, guys! So, any plans? What're we cooking with here?@
# Mora
Hm... I am... unsure.@
# Yuman
Hey, man, everything good? I'm uh, not that horrible to work with, am I? Haha.@
# Mora
Ah! My apologies. No, it is not you... I simply do not like Syndra's plan.@
# Mora
You must understand, I would trust her with my life... but that is precisely the issue. She will do anything to avoid putting us in danger.@
# Mora
She treats us as her own children, but she is only a decade older than I am! She would put herself through all the suffering in the world, if only to avoid letting us help where it is most needed!@
# Mora
She is willing to take the fall if the plan goes awry. But, this time... this time, I will not back off. I am not allowing her to put herself through that danger alone.@
# Yuman
Yeesh. Didn't think you guys were that messy! I think I get it though.@
# Yuman
My bros... they mean well, yeah, but they never ask for help. They're always trying to do everything themselves, and... and it drives me nuts!@
# Yuman
Like, man, just let me do something!! Anything!! It's so frustrating.@
# Mora
Ha! I did not think we had this in common. Well then... perhaps we can both prove ourselves to our families, eh?@
# Yuman
Yeah!! I like the sound of that!!@
# Yuman
Okay, well, I know where the guards' outpost is in Timasca. Let's just go to it and take it from there!@
# Mora
Ha, settle down a little. I think we need to be a bit more prepared than that. But, yes, time is of the essence, so let us head there first. I will attempt to think of a plan on the way.@
# Yuman
Whatever, man! Too much planning often spoils the results... but, sure! Let's meet outside the tallest building in Timasca. First tunnel to the right leads there!@
# Yuman
Meet y'all there, then!@
# Mora
Good grief, this town's a mess. How does anyone live here?@
# Yuman
Eh, ya get used to it. Here, follow me.@
# Yuman
See, Timasca utilizes all the space it has... stacking things atop each other. For example, this so-called "skyscraper" is mainly an apartment building!@
# Mora
Then... what exactly are we doing here?@
# Yuman
I said mainly, man. The top floors serve as the offices for the local commander and constables. That's also why we've got to climb this staircase!@
# Yuman
Hope you guys are in shape!@
# Mora
Stop! Where are you going?!@
# Yuman
Uh... we're on a mission, right? Trying to prove ourselves? Schedules are up there, so...@
# Mora
We cannot just... walk in there and grab the schedules! You do realize that, right? <playername> and I are wanted by the crown! Even showing ourselves here at all is a risk.@
# Yuman
Hey man, these soldiers see hundreds of people every day! If you don't give 'em a reason to pay attention, your faces won't stick out at all.@
# Mora
Yuman, we were going to make a plan before rushing in. Did you forget about that?@
# Yuman
Riiight. Right. Sorry, I got excited. I am right though - it wouldn't be hard for me to just talk us through this!@
# Mora
Sigh... here, I have a better plan. Let us take some guard uniforms and put them on, and reach the schedules that way. We'll stand out even less, then.@
# Yuman
Ohh. A sneak mission! That's good. They should definitely have some spare uniforms in the tower... *and*, it should be pretty empty this time of day. Everyone's out patrolling.@
# Yuman
So, good plan, man! I like it! Let's get to it!@
# Yuman
See? I told you, nobody's here!@
# Mora
Ha. I suppose I should have faith in your knowledge. My apologies.@
# Mora
...ah, is that really all? I thought they would be harder to find.@
# Yuman
With how many guards have to come through here every day for uniform exchanges, this is just the easiest way. More efficient having it out here.@
# Yuman
Well, time to get changed!@
# Yuman
Let's see...@
# Mora
Oh, you are just going for it... I see. <playername>, let's wait outside until he's done.@
# Yuman
Well? Thoughts? How do I look?@
# Mora
Like an average Roughworks soldier, I suppose.@
# Yuman
Wonder what Zeph would think...@
# Mora
Hm? What was that?@
# Yuman
Ah- haha, uh, n- nothin! Your turn!@
# Mora
This uniform is so... uncomfortable. And to think, I nearly signed up for this...@
# Yuman
Yeah, you'd think they'd complain about it more! But nah, they're all... stoic.@
# Mora
Yes... well, <playername>, it's your turn. Hurry, please. Someone could come up here at any time.@
# NOTE
[+1 Guard Uniform]@
# Mora
Very well. Let us get this over with.@
# Yuman
From what I heard from Yulie, the commander usually keeps the schedules in the top office. Let's get looking!@
# Yuman
So, you? A soldier? What's the story there?@
# Mora
Sigh... the story is it was a choice between joining the military, and following in my parents' footsteps. And I did not especially want to do the latter.@
# Yuman
What'd your parents do?@
# Mora
They worked as woodcutters. A relatively common job in the Auburn Forest, but... I simply wanted to distance myself from them.@
# Mora
The military seemed my best option... until I met Syndra, that is. Still... I regret I could not do more for Sui. She did not take my departure well.@
# Yuman
Hey, you were doing what was best for you, right? And it looks like you and Sui are all good now, so it turned out alright in the end.@
# Mora
Hmm. Perhaps.@
# Timasca Soldier
Woah there! Eheh, sorry folks, didn't see-@
# Timasca Soldier
Wait. You three - if you have your equipment, you should be out on the streets. State your business here.@
# Timasca Soldier
... Well? I'm not hearing an answer. State. Your. Business.@
# Mora
I- ah. We... we were looking for...@
# Timasca Soldier
Speak up, soldier!@
# Yuman
Excuse my partner, fellas!@
# Yuman
Ya know how the stress gets. Festival's coming up, lots to worry about! Not getting much sleep - all that.@
# Yuman
Heck, I don't even remember what I last ate, hahaha!@
# Timasca Soldier
Ha! Yeah, I've been feeling that. Commander's got us working overtime, it's a whole mess.@
# Timasca Soldier
Oh, hey, why don't y'all join us for some drinks after the shift?@
# Yuman
Sounds great, man! Guess we'll meet you boys then! You got the night shift too, right?@
# Timasca Soldier
Yeah. Drew the short straw, unfortunately. The commander has us doing them the next few days...@
# Timasca Soldier
At this rate, we'll be too damn tired to enjoy the festival! Like... give us a break, right?@
# Yuman
Yeah, yeah. Same sorta thing here! I got paired up with these newbies, and the commander's got us on festival shift.@
# Timasca Soldier
Ouch. That's rough. Good luck out there.@
# Yuman
Ey, thanks! But yeah, I'm still showin' them the ropes, and all that. We only got the news, like, an hour ago, so we're going to check the schedules.@
# Timasca Soldier
Ah, management... putting newbies on festival shift? I wonder what the commander's thinking? Well, good luck with that.@
# Yuman
Thanks! See ya around, fellas.@
# Yuman
...told ya I could talk us through it.@
# Mora
That was... impressive. I did not think it could be done.@
# Yuman
Ah, y'know... they're still people at the end of the day.@
# Mora
I... suppose. I apologize, I do not know why I... froze up there. I should know what I'm doing...@
# Yuman
Hey, it happens. For the record, I'm sorry for bein' a bit rough with ya. Had to convince them somehow.@
# Mora
No worries, Yuman, I understand. Now, ah... let us find the schedules before someone else notices we are not supposed to be here.@
# Yuman
Let's find the schedules!@
# Mora
The schedules were further up, yes?@
# Mora
Ah, <playername>, did you find them?@
# Mora
Start writing them down, would you?@
# NOTE
First Division - Stationed at the main entrance to the city.@
# NOTE
Second Division - Stationed by the gate to the Mistwoods. Low Risk - will assist in case of commotion.@
# NOTE
Third Division - Guarding Sovereign Soosu's mansion.@
# Mora
It's more guards than we typically see in Auburn festivals, that's for certain... I hope Syndra anticipated this.@
# Yuman
She seems like the kind of lady to have back-up plans for her back-up plans... I wouldn't worry too much.@
# Mora
I suppose you're right. Now, we should make our way out of here before anyone else arrives.@
# Yuman
I could really use a nap after that.@
# Mora
Seems like our mission is done. Let's head back.@
# Syndra
...and we'll need to keep things calm back here while we're gone.@
# Jiro
Of course, of course. Wouldn't want anyone to panic.@
# Syndra
I'm less concerned about panic, and more about stress. I know Quill will stay behind during the festival itself, but it'll be good to have additional help.@
# Jiro
Yes, ma'am. I can handle it.@
# Syndra
Good. Oh, <playername>, hello!@
# Jiro
Ah, I should get going. I'll see if I can track down Quill.@
# Syndra
Alright, good luck.@
# Syndra
Sigh...@
# Syndra
Oh, Jiro was asking if there was anything he could do to help. I told him he could help Quill keep the peace down here while we're... performing the plan.@
# Syndra
He's... been acting a little out of character, truth be told... though it might just be the stress of the upcoming festival causing it.@
# Syndra
But either way - how are things going?@
# Syndra
That's good to hear. I know I placed a lot of responsibility on your shoulders...@
# Syndra
In truth, you have the most experience out of all the youngsters. And to ensure this plan succeeds... it's good to have you keep an eye on things.@
# NOTE
The dialogue branches combine here.@
# Syndra
Mmn. I apologize for placing so much on your shoulders.@
# Syndra
But you have the most experience out of all the youngsters, and we need to ensure this plan works... we have no choice.@
# Syndra
But, regardless - Mora gave me the guard positions you retrieved. I was working with Rex and Zeph on our next steps, based off that information.@
# Syndra
They've gone off... somewhere, I don't know where. Until they return, you should go see if Sui and Yusanu need anything.@
# Syndra
Until Rex and Zeph return, you should go see if Sui and Yusanu need anything.@
# Sui
Oh! <playername>, you're back! How did it, um, go?@
# Sui
Oh! Good! It, um, went smoothly, I hope? Mora and Yuman got along?@
# Yusanu
If they got the schedules, it was probably fine. So, <playername>, are you here to help us out too?@
# Sui
Hehe, I guess that's what happens when you show off all those skills of yours!@
# Yusanu
Yep! Oh, speaking of... <playername>, are you here to help us out too?@
# Yusanu
We've been putting together those explosives Syndra requested. I think we've decided on an easily produced model.@
# Sui
By, um, "we," he mostly means him. I can, ha, barely understand what he's going on about.@
# Yusanu
Hey, don't sell yourself short! You've been helpful! I would've never thought to utilize water in the design if it weren't for your suggestion.@
# Sui
Oh... thank you. <playername>, we were playing around the idea of hiding magical water inside the, um, explosive... but I, ah, don't know how to hold its power when I can't... see it.@
# Yusanu
Magic or not, using water in the design will make the explosion look more dangerous and powerful than it actually is! It's genius!@
# Yusanu
Now, we just need to put it together...@
# Yusanu
Eheh. Maybe? I need to run some tests while it's being assembled, and Sui needs to stand guard in case it's about to actually explode.@
# Sui
If things go awry, I'll, um, surround it in a ball of water.@
# Yusanu
Yep! Okay, no more questions, we've got to get to it! Click the explosive parts whenever you're ready.@
# Yusanu
Phew! All clear! Good work, <playername>.@
# Yusanu
I think Sui and I will perform a few more tests... maybe a test run or two... but the construction went okay, so I should be able to produce some more.@
# Yusanu
And, eheh, hopefully not blow up my workshop...@
# Sui
Oh, no... <playername>, are you sure you, um, can't stick around, a bit longer? Just, in case?@
# Yusanu
Nope, there's still stuff to do! On that subject - <playername>, Rex was looking for you earlier.@
# NOTE
[-1 Electrical Explosive]@
# Rex
<playername>, finally! There you are! I was getting restless.@
# Zeph
I w- was quite comfortable... actually.@
# Rex
Oh, are the nerves getting to you Zeph?@
# Zeph
I- I know... But it f- fe- feels like everyone else is doing okay, while I- I'm not even doing an- any- anything, and I'm a- al- already panicking.@
# Rex
Hey, everyone else is also feeling nervous, Zeph. Some of us are just... better at hiding it than others.@
# Zeph
Re- really? For some reason, that m- ma- makes me feel a lot better... uh, n- no offense!@
# Rex
We're all nervous, Zeph. It's a risky plan. But we know what we're doing. We have to trust we'll succeed.@
# Zeph
Ha ha, v- ver- very funny, <playername>. I- I- I'm trying. I am! It's just... hard not to be an- anxious.@
# Rex
You're fine, Zeph. I'd be surprised if you weren't anxious, honestly. Given what we're planning on doing...@
# Zeph
I g- guess... It's all just st- st- starting to sink in.@
# Rex
Look, the more you think about it, the worse it'll get. Accept the feeling for what it is, then put it aside for now.@
# Rex
We've got work to do, and... we really can't afford to screw it up.@
# Zeph
I- I'll do my best.@
# Rex
That's all I ask. Anyway, <playername>, Zeph and I looked over the schedules with Syndra earlier. We've marked a couple of spots we want to check out.@
# Zeph
So- s- so let's go see them in person! Uh, Rex, I c- ca- can carry the arrows and electric ch- charges for you.@
# Rex
Oh, what a gentleman.@
# Yulie
...and those are the faces I usually see around, so-@
# Quill
Ah- Rex, Zeph, and <playername>! Rather auspicious timing.@
# Rex
Oh. hey! Have you seen the guard schedules yet?@
# Yulie
We have, yep. Quill and I were just talking about some of the escape routes I had in mind.@
# Rex
Are you heading out for your assignment then?@
# Zeph
We were j- just about to head to Timasca for ours, too. P- per- perhaps we could go there together?@
# Quill
Hmm... yes, I suppose we could- though, I'll want <playername>'s opinion on our ideas as well. Once you finish with Rex and Zeph, would you care to join us?@
# Yulie
Then let's get going. No time to waste.@
# Yulie
Rex, please don't pick the highest rooftops.@
# Rex
You better not pick out the highest roof tops. I'm not sure I can get up that far.@
# Yulie
I'm just not sure I'd be able to climb up to them.@
# Rex
Well, Yuman seems to do it just fine! But okay, I'll pick out something more accessible for you.@
# Yulie
That's all I ask!@
# Quill
Hm... <playername>, I don't suppose you would happen to have seen Jiro?@
# Quill
Syndra told me he had gone looking for me, but I haven't seen him all day!@
# Quill
Well, I suppose I can always find him after we're done here. No need to delay this any longer.@
# Zeph
Just one more day... a- a- and then it'll be done. I can m- make it that far.@
# Zeph
T- took you a bit, huh?@
# Rex
Great! You're here! Slowpoke. I thought Zeph's races in the Auburn Forest would've prepared you for this!@
# Rex
Quill and Yulie? They've started on their assignment already. Quill said to tell you to just join up with them once you're done here.@
# Zeph
Ha! Or m- ma- maybe you're too slow!@
# Rex
We should get started, before we draw any attention towards ourselves... I've got the map here. Zeph and I have marked out two locations.@
# Zeph
We're ch- checking both, since we wanted to sp- split Rex and Yulie on two different v- vantage points.@
# Zeph
I'll p- point them out for you. Ready?@
# NOTE
Yes@
# Zeph
Alright!@
# NOTE
The dialogue ends here and progresses the quest.@
# Rex
Always a second with you... fine, just let us know when you are ready.@
# NOTE
The dialogue ends here without progressing the quest.@
# Zeph
First one's up th- there...@
# Zeph
And there's the s- sec- second one!@
# Zeph
Okay. Let's g- get to work!@
# Rex
Here, Zeph, hand me those arrows. Keep the charges though, I think your point would be better for Yulie.@
# Zeph
Sure... w- wait, why do we need <playername> for this?@
# Rex
To check our work, I guess? They can help assess the vantage points. Maybe they'll spot some potential issues we missed.@
# Zeph
R- right... that makes sense.@
# Rex
Just make your way up however you can!@
# Timasca Mason
Yeah, hey. Not much fer conversation today, 'm afraid.@
# Timasca Mason
This job's gonna be the death a' me eventually. If it's not slippin off the ledge, 's gonna be breakin' my damn back.@
# Timasca Mason
Beggars can't be choosers though, huh? Literally, in my case...@
# Zeph
Hey!@
# Zeph
Ha! Well, o- of course I am! I can't let y- you start beating me... I ha- have an image to maintain!@
# Zeph
B- but you didn't! Maybe next time... wh- what are we at now? Zeph 5... <playername> 1?@
# Zeph
Ha... so, th- this is the spot.@
# Zeph
This should c- co- cover Rex's blind spots well enough...@
# Zeph
What do you th- think? Does it look okay?@
# Zeph
Perfect! So are we g- good then?@
# Zeph
Well... I- I guess it is a little high up for Y- Yulie... but I think it's fine.@
# Zeph
Let me p- put down the equipment here...@
# Zeph
Hey... if you h- hurry, you can make it to the other spot be- before Rex does!@
# Zeph
She's n-never been the most agile...@
# Zeph
Uh, d- don't tell her I said that!!!@
# Zeph
...w- well, good luck!@
# Zeph
[?]@
# Rex
I'll be there in a second!@
# Rex
Phew... well, seems like you got here before me.@
# Rex
Oh. Thanks. But you've seen me do better!@
# Rex
Pfft. Yeah, whatever. So what?@
# NOTE
Rex punches the player.@
# Rex
Hm... would you agree this spot overlooks the whole square?@
# Rex
From what I've heard, the festival always takes place right here. And this looks like it gives us a pretty good coverage of the area...@
# Rex
What do you think?@
# Rex
Just... okay? You're sure? If you have any concerns, speak up.@
# Rex
...no? You're just gonna go mute? Okay. Sure.@
# Rex
Really? Well, if you say so.@
# Rex
I guess that means our work here is done!@
# Rex
Just gotta leave the equipment here...@
# Rex
Alright! That's my part done, but you've still got to assess Zeph's location.@
# Rex
I'll head down and wait for him to be done. I'll see you back at the Steel Feather, I guess.@
# Rex
Good luck with Quill and Yulie. That's the last bit of preparation we have to do, right?@
# Rex
...I hope this works.@
# Rex
Alright! That's my part done... and I saw you over with Zeph earlier, too.@
# Rex
So I think that means we're done. I'll go get Zeph and head back to the Steel Feather.@
# Rex
I need to get some practice in before tomorrow... I know the plan shouldn't involve any fighting, but... in case things go wrong, I need to be sure I can hit my shots when it counts.@
# Rex
I think I saw Quill and Yulie out by Sovereign Soosu's mansion. So, go find them! Don't keep them waiting!@
# Quill
Ah, <playername>! I take it you have finished up with Rex and Zeph?@
# Yulie
We've been trying to get an idea of the general feel of the coming festival.@
# Yulie
As with every year, people usually just see it as a day off of work. That's all it really is for them.@
# Quill
Rather different from what you had experienced in the Auburn Forest, yes? The people there see their festival as a way to celebrate their culture.@
# Yulie
Hm... that's hard to imagine. Though, in a way, I guess the Roughworks festival also celebrates our culture... just, only the part of it about working hard.@
# Quill
Indeed... indeed. Well, as we are all here, let us begin the task. According to the map, we have three possible escape routes to scout out.@
# Yulie
And they're the ones most likely to be optimal, with the information from the guard schedules... alright. Let's head to the first location then.@
# Quill
First on the list... our tunnel.@
# Yulie
The reason it's been so safe for us all this time is 'cause the place is always empty.@
# Yulie
It's still a developing area in the city, so people rarely come here.@
# Quill
And according to our guard schedules... it should remain unguarded during the festival, as well.@
# Quill
<playername>, why don't you have a look around?@
# NOTE
[x/4]@
# Construction Worker
Arghhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!@
# Construction Worker
Leaaave me alone!!@
# Construction Worker
What do you WANT?!@
# Construction Worker
Ahhee! Excuse me???@
# Construction Worker
Why are you even here? Don't you have work to do? Tomorrow is a VERY special day.@
# Construction Worker
Huh. Really?@
# Construction Worker
Well LUCKY you!!!!!! But SOME of us have work to do!!!!! What do you want?!@
# NOTE
The dialogue options return, with this one removed.@
# Construction Worker
Thoughts? You interrupted my work to ask about my THOUGHTS?@
# Construction Worker
I mean... if you really want to know. It's great! A day of NO work. You know what that means!@
# Construction Worker
I get to dust off my Roughworks Vodka and not worry for 24 hours! Great days ahead, I tell ya!@
# Quill
Have a look around, <playername>. Perhaps you'll find something which compromises this option.@
# Construction Worker
Leave. Me. Alone.@
# Yulie
Hm... seems fine, all things considered. Let's get to the next option. It's on the other side of the city.@
# Quill
Hm... the map tells me it should be around here somewhere, but... Yulie?@
# Yulie
Right, this one. The plan was to escape using the underground river.@
# Yulie
This path should lead us to it, I think.@
# Yulie
However...@
# Yulie
It... might require us to, ah, dive through a small underwater section.@
# Quill
Dive?!@
# Yulie
Look, it's perfectly safe! Mostly. I've tried it before, it works!@
# Quill
Oh, dear. Do I want to know why?@
# Yulie
Work stuff... an investigation led me to it. A thief had used it to escape the city- it's not important.@
# Quill
I see. Let's mark this one as our lowest priority. Only to be used in case of emergencies.@
# Quill
But it would be worth taking a look around, either way. <playername>, maybe you'll find something.@
# Citizen
Bless you, child. I hope her Majesty brings you health.@
# Citizen
Her Majesty sure is powerful. And tomorrow... it's her big day.@
# Citizen
And I get to see her! Bless us all.@
# Citizen
What brings you here, child.@
# Citizen
Well, yes of course.@
# Citizen
Do you like how I have decorated my palace. And my most priced posetion... my own personal symbol of her Majesty of Fruma!@
# Citizen
She is great, don't you agree. And all that she has done for us, her children.@
# Citizen
Unfortunately I am a bad subject, a very very bad subject! I couldn't work due to my illness... And... I lost my original home - the much worse version.@
# Citizen
This home is much more homely.@
# Citizen
What! No!@
# Citizen
That was my own fault for being lazy and worthless. But now! Now I've devoted myself to her Majesty.@
# Citizen
She is the reason I'm alive and well! She even cured my mental illness. I feel much better now.@
# NOTE
The dialogue ends here.@
# Citizen
It's absolutely splendid! A whole day of getting to celebrate her majesty... Nothing could beat that.@
# Citizen
Every festival brings me closer to her. I even feel like I will soon join her in the capital!@
# Citizen
Join her as her right hand by the throne!@
# NOTE
'Her Majesty's Grace'@
# NOTE
Long live Her Majesty, the Queen of Fruma. May Her presence bless us for many more years to come.@
# Citizen
Ugh...@
# Citizen
I don't feel so... *hick* well.@
# Citizen
Hah... Since when did you tu - turn - turn into two people!@
# Citizen
Well yeees... Of course it is! *hic*@
# Citizen
Do - d- do you like it? Smells quite freshhhh.@
# Citizen
Oh I feel like I ne- need to... hurl... *burp*@
# NOTE
The dialogue options return with this one removed.@
# Citizen
What f-fe-festival? Hmm.. *hic*@
# Citizen
Oh! That one... Ya know, I don't even know what year it is anymore.@
# Citizen
None of of it matters anymore. This is my life n-now!@
# Citizen
Wow... When did your twin appear?@
# Yulie
Alright... to the final spot, then. The gate to the Mistwoods.@
# Quill
Sigh... our last stop. That wall, always looming over me...@
# Yulie
Quill?@
# Quill
Yes, yes. I'm alright. <playername>... is something on your mind?@
# Quill
Ah... yes. I understand your meaning.@
# Quill
But... we do not have the space to house all of these people. No matter how much I wish we could.@
# Yulie
Some of these people also refuse to accept our help. They're too deeply rooted in the Roughworks' work culture.@
# Yulie
I was one of them, once. My brothers and I, we used to live around there. After... well, we didn't have anywhere else to go.@
# Yulie
When Quill offered to take us off the street, I... almost declined the offer. I didn't need his pity, I thought. I was supporting our family just fine.@
# Yulie
...but I remembered our parents. How our mother worked three jobs just to keep our house. How even those jobs weren't enough, and eventually... she fell ill.@
# Yulie
...@
# Yulie
I realized... that was where I was heading. Working myself to death, and- and for what? Then they'd be left on their own anyway.@
# Quill
For what it is worth, I am deeply glad you chose to come with me, Yulie.@
# Yulie
...yeah. It's hard accepting help when you're in that position, is all. It's easier to turn to substances to keep working, to survive...@
# Yulie
But that's what we're doing all this for, isn't it? To build a better Fruma.@
# Quill
...hm. I believe someone is about to pass through the gate.@
# Yulie
What? More guards for the festival? Or-@
# Quill
I'm not certain, Yulie. But we should avoid being spotted.@
# Yulie
<playername>, hurry!@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
You're the newest addition to our set, then. Good punctuality- You've made a good first impression.@
# Sovereign Tasim
Sovereign Zhiraok. I was... told I would be meeting Sovereign Soosu here?@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
Attention to formalities is good too, but no need to stand on ceremony right now, alright? Soosu, we'll meet in a short while.@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
But as for you- Tasim, correct? This'll be your first time visiting Timasca? It's the province's central hub for technological development. Needs work, but what do you think?@
# Sovereign Tasim
It is, yes...ah, to both your questions. I don't think I've ever seen anything this... densely packed! It definitely leaves an impression.@
# Sovereign Tasim
I, ah... appreciate the help getting adjusted to all this. I'm still getting used to... holding this authority, I guess. I'm not sure I'm comfortable having the soldiers defer to me yet.@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
I was in the same position as you once too. 21 years seems long, especially to me, but compared to the rest? I'm barely on the board. You'll get used to it, so don't worry.@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
On that tangent... How's your recovery been? I remember how taxing ascension was for me... But you look like you're taking to it naturally.@
# Sovereign Tasim
I'm getting there. The blessing's a little strange, but it's not unlike what I was already able to do. I just need to practice using it.@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
Golden! I know how tough being the newest can be, so don't be afraid to ask me if you need help solving for your own problems.@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
Speaking of... How's that project you were scouted for? Her Majesty and the Spymaster haven't shown their work to the rest of the class yet.@
# Sovereign Tasim
I've been filled in on the details already, but Her Majesty wants me to fully recover before we start.@
# Sovereign Tasim
I can tell you more later. You said you'd be able to bring me to Sovereign Soosu?@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
I'll put a pin in that, then. I think she'll be reaching the end of her sequence on whatever she was working on by now... Follow me, her mansion's this way.@
# Yulie
...well, that's not good.@
# Quill
Indeed... we already had two Sovereigns to concern ourselves with. And now, a third.@
# Yulie
He's not one of the Sovereigns I know about... is he new?@
# Quill
Perhaps... but this could be a problem. We know nothing about this new Sovereign...@
# Yulie
You- what?! From where? Auburn?@
# Quill
Hm... no, Syndra would have mentioned him if he were from the Auburn Forest.@
# Yulie
You have Sovereign friends...? Why? How?@
# Quill
There could be any number of explanations... but it does not matter.@
# Quill
If you know him, we need information. What can you tell us?@
# Yulie
Really. Because from my perspective, working directly under the Crown doesn't sound like something a good person would do!@
# Quill
That could certainly be a concern... though, we were not expecting to fight any Sovereigns, regardless.@
# Quill
Ah... so you knew him before his ascension, then.@
# Quill
This could be a good thing for us. If he only recently ascended, he's likely to lack experience with the Queen's blessing.@
# Yulie
We need to report back to Syndra about this... this changes things.@
# Yulie
Come on, let's head back to the Steel Feather.@
# Quill
Hm... <playername>, one final question.@
# Quill
If it comes down to it... and you are forced to face him. Would you be ready to kill your former friend, if necessary?@
# Quill
...think on it, for now. If we are lucky, you won't need the answer.@
# Quill
Everyone! Gather around, we return with... news. Both good and bad.@
# Syndra
Welcome back. I hesitate to ask, but what are the news?@
# Quill
We can begin with the good news. We have properly assessed each of our escape routes, and ordered them from most to least preferable..@
# Syndra
That's good. With that, we should have completed all the necessary preparations for the festival... then what are the bad news?@
# Quill
We've learned of a third Sovereign who will be present at the festival. A new one, by the name of Tasim.@
# Rex
Oh, great. As if having both Sovereigns Zhiraok and Soosu to deal with wasn't bad enough... and now there's another one?@
# Syndra
This doesn't change anything. We'll proceed as planned.@
# Yusanu
Er... with all due respect, we'd stand no chance facing three Sovereigns wielding the Queen's blessing. I doubt we could even defeat one!@
# Syndra
We have all the necessary steps prepared. We know what we need to do. The plan doesn't involve facing the Sovereigns at all - the only target is Her Majesty.@
# Quill
Syndra... I agree with the young ones. It's incredibly risky, and the risk factor has only increased. Perhaps we... wait for next year?@
# Syndra
Yes, the outlook of this fight is not great. Yes, the odds are against us. As I have said previously, I will be the face of the operation.@
# Syndra
I will deal the final blow, and I alone will draw the wrath of the crown and the people. The rest of you will work from the shadows. No one will even know you're involved.@
# Quill
Syndra, old friend... are you certain your judgement isn't... clouded? I understand your troubled history, I do... but is it worth burning yourself to ash? What would Eli-@
# Syndra
Enough, Quill. My judgment is clear. I do not believe an additional Sovereign changes anything. Now, are you still ready to proceed?@
# Yusanu
... Well, the explosives are already made and ready... so I guess we might as well use 'em.@
# Yulie
After seeing the state of our citizens today... we've waited long enough. I'm ready to take action.@
# Yuman
So long as Zeph joins, I'm in.@
# Zeph
Wh- what? Why w- wo- would my choice matter to you...? Uh, an- anyway, I already pr- pro- promised to help Syndra, no m- matter what.@
# Rex
Sigh. Fine, I'm outvoted. But I don't like this.@
# Syndra
Mora...?@
# Mora
I am fighting. But I will not allow you to take the fall for it entirely by yourself.@
# Syndra
You don't need to protect me, Mora. This is my decision, and-@
# Mora
And my decision, Syndra, is to follow you into battle.@
# Syndra
Fine.@
# Syndra
That will be all I ask from most of you. Try to rest and relax before tomorrow's festival. I'll do a final briefing before we head out in the morning.@
# Syndra
<playername>, I have one final request to make of you. I'd like to duel you again... this time, I'll give it my all, and I expect the same of you.@
# Syndra
Meet me by the north-eastern tracks.@
# Sui
My water magic has gotten a lot better. I will help, no matter what!@
# Yuman
Hey, Zeph! Wanna go train?@
# Zeph
U-uh, yeah. I was just a-about to go there myself.@
# Zeph
I- I can't rest now. I n-need to practice.@
# Yusanu
All things considered, I am excited to find out how my explosives will perform.@
# Quill
Tomorrow it happens...@
# Yulie
I hope Yus' tech doesn't let me down...@
# Rex
I have a really bad feeling about tomorrow. Syndra better know what she's doing.@
# Mora
Resistance will always come with a cost. I just hope the cost isn't too great.@
# Syndra
We don't know what tomorrow will hold. We might succeed without any issues - and I really, truly hope that'll be the case.@
# Syndra
However... We need to be ready for anything. That's why I want to challenge you.@
# Syndra
Of everyone here, you and I are the closest to the power level of a Sovereign. If we can each hold our own in this duel... we might stand a chance.@
# Syndra
As I said, I won't be holding back. I expect you to do the same.@
# Syndra
... I haven't told you the most important part of my plan yet, have I?@
# Syndra
I've said that I'll deal the final blow on Her Majesty. In order to do that... I will use my blessing from above, and kill her in one strike.@
# Syndra
I'll let everyone else know tomorrow morning... But do you understand why I need this duel? I... I need to be certain I can do it.@
# Syndra
Alright. When you're ready, speak to me again, and we shall proceed.@
# Syndra
Alright... Bring it on!@
# Syndra
Alright. Let the best soldier win!@
# Syndra
Ha. I see... I lost.@
# Syndra
Truthfully, I didn't expect to be able to best you. You've been able to hone your skills and train your magic far more than I ever could have.@
# Syndra
So many years... and the solution was right in front of me. But I didn't know to look!@
# Syndra
...it doesn't matter now. We've come this far already. We'll have to work with what we have.@
# Syndra
Listen... there is one other reason I asked for this. I have... something of a hard truth I need to share, and I need you to keep it to yourself.@
# Syndra
There is a significant chance I will fail to land the initial strike. If that happens... I will not make it out of that confrontation alive.@
# Syndra
A battle with Her Majesty is no fight at all. How could it be? Could any one person make a dent in such an overwhelming strength?@
# Syndra
... So I must do this alone. If anyone must take the fall, it *will* be me.@
# Syndra
Because there is no other choice! Because if I am forced to bear yet another year without her by my side, then... then... then I think my spark would finally go out.@
# Syndra
I suppose I may as well tell you. An anger without context must seem strange to an outside observer.@
# Syndra
I was once in the military, as you know. But I was no mere soldier, no... I'd risen so far as to approach Her Majesty's inner circle. One of her Wings.@
# Syndra
You know, that was the year after Sovereign Selium died. The position for Sovereign of the Auburn Forest had opened up. If things had gone differently, could I have...?@
# Syndra
Maybe that's why she did it. She was always sending me on difficult assignments, but...@
# Syndra
This time, I was ordered to deal with several cursed ones in the Roughworks. Capture if possible, but... well, they wouldn't always come quietly.@
# Syndra
I've done this before, of course. So I wouldn't have thought much of it, except... except, one of the names I received... I recognized it. Of course I recognized it.@
# Syndra
It was my lover.@
# Syndra
I refused! Of course I did - I was asked to kill the love of my life!!@
# Syndra
She wasn't even cursed. And here and now, we understand the truth of that label... but back then, it was a shock! A normal, working citizen...@
# Syndra
I was brought back to the citadel. As I stood before Her Majesty, she told me it was a test. A TEST!! A test of my loyalty to the crown.@
# Syndra
Disgraced, I had my rank and status removed. I was disposed of, sent to Auburn Forest, forbidden from ever leaving.@
# Syndra
Of course he knew! Offered condolences and helped get me back up once he became Sovereign.@
# Syndra
He gave me an assignment. To infiltrate the local resistance groups, and keep an eye on them. If I did that... I could restore my honour.@
# Syndra
Ironically, it's thanks to him that we're here right now. But I can't ever forgive him for standing by and letting the crown keep me trapped there.@
# Syndra
... But he isn't important. Not really. It's who he serves.@
# Syndra
Her Majesty... I need her to die. I need to do it myself. Only then, can I finally be at peace...@
# Syndra
<playername>. If I don't survive... I need you to do something for me.@
# Syndra
Keep my children safe. They're all I have left.@
# Syndra
... Try and get some rest. We have a massive challenge ahead of us tomorrow.@
# Syndra
...do you have any questions?@
# Syndra
I did... When we first got into contact with Quill, I asked him to find her.@
# Syndra
And... he did. But... she didn't recognize him. She didn't... remember me.@
# Syndra
Ha... knowing she was still alive past that wall, but that I could never see here again, and that she didn't even... remember me...?@
# Syndra
I tried sending her letters, with Quill's help. I don't know if any of them ever reached her.@
# Syndra
It doesn't matter now. It's been... 22 years. Nearly half of my whole life. So long as she's safe... that's all that matters.@
# Syndra
And if we succeed tomorrow... then...@
# Syndra
Then... maybe we can finally be at peace. Together.@
# NOTE
The dialogue options return here.@
# Syndra
It was... during a larger assignment. I'd risen through the ranks of the military at a rapid pace, becoming a Wing only three years after joining.@
# Syndra
In 93 IA, Her Majesty was looking into more long-term solutions for managing the Industrial District. She requested a team of Wings most suited to the task, and I was selected for it.@
# Syndra
We worked to establish a more centralized management structure... I ended up taking charge, and was later promoted to Captain.@
# Syndra
But one of my first ideas was to go undercover and work at the factories, for a time. I believed I would be able to get a better insight into the situation that way.@
# Syndra
And, there... I met her.@
# Syndra
I wasn't supposed to get attached. It was just a job, and I'd be visiting many factories...@
# Syndra
But I did. And it was the best mistake of my life.@
# Syndra
Even after I moved on, and throughout the whole three years of that assignment, I continued meeting up with her.@
# Syndra
...even after the assignment ended, and I was recalled to the Citadel... even after I was inducted into the Gendarme... I continued meeting up with her.@
# Syndra
I... never told her what I really was. I thought it would be safe, for both of us... ha. And how did that turn out...?@
# NOTE
Goodnight.@
# Syndra
Goodnight, Cursed One.@
# Rex
<playername>! Up! Get up!@
# Rex
Syndra's about to give her final speech before the festival. Come on, let's get going.@
# Syndra
Everyone. Good morning.@
# Syndra
Today is the day we set our plan into motion. In a few hours, the festival will begin... and that's when we'll strike!@
# Syndra
I'll now be handing out assignments. They're different from yesterday's pairings, as they're focused on what we need *during* the festival.@
# Syndra
Zeph and Yuman, you're in charge of placing and detonating the explosives. Yusanu will show you where they are.@
# Syndra
Rex and Yulie, you're aerial support. Take your positions on the buildings we scouted out yesterday. Provide support for everyone else as needed.@
# Syndra
Sui, Yusanu, and <playername>. I want you three to stay put on a roof nearby. Once the Queen is dead, chaos is going to break out.@
# Syndra
I need you three to help calm down the people, and to help fight off any soldiers that oppose us.@
# Syndra
Quill will remain here with the rest of the Steel Feather, and will prepare for the aftermath.@
# Quill
I'm no good in a fight, I fear. I'd only slow you down on the battlefield.@
# Syndra
Mora will be lurking in the crowd, and will help me if necessary.@
# Syndra
Finally... I'll be stationed on a building above Her Majesty. When the time is right, I will strike her down!@
# Syndra
I hope you're all ready to make history. This won't be easy... but I believe we can pull through.@
# Syndra
I cannot ensure everyone's safety. It is likely civilians will be injured, and some of us may be hurt as well... or... worse.@
# Syndra
Resistance and revolution comes at a cost. We need to accept that. I... pray it will not come to that, though.@
# Syndra
Some of you are scared, nervous. You're right to be. This is dangerous, and risky... but know that I am so, so proud of each and every one of you here today.@
# Syndra
We will change Fruma for the better! We will tear down the crown's tyrannical rule, and we will free the people!!@
# Syndra
Alright! Let us get to work! Find your teams, and meet up at your designated positions at the festival.@
# Syndra
Good luck, all of you!@
# Rex
You've got your blaster?@
# Yulie
Yeah. Got an extra battery as well.@
# Rex
Perfect. I left charges for you at each spot so when we get to Timasca we can pick our positions.@
# Yulie
Sounds good to me.@
# Rex
I hope you won't miss...@
# Rex
I'm worried I will.@
# Yulie
Rex, I've never seen a better shot. You won't miss.@
# Rex
Thank you, Yulie. I wish you the best of luck out there.@
# Yulie
You too.@
# Yuman
...those locations seem fine, yeah.@
# Zeph
Syndra m- marked out some good spots for us, huh?@
# Yuman
She did. I'll make sure we stay out of danger! I know my way around those alleyways.@
# Zeph
Thank you... But I d- don't need a babysitter! I'll be f- fine.@
# Yuman
I know you can handle yourself. But seriously, Zeph. I'm not playing around.@
# Yuman
I need you to be safe. We can't afford to get caught here.@
# Zeph
I've never s- seen you this serious before...@
# Yuman
I'm just nervous. I've never done anything like this before.@
# Zeph
Good thing I h- have then, p- pr- princess.@
# Sui
Hi... are you two, um, ready?@
# Yusanu
I... ha, I'm not sure! It's... a lot, isn't it?@
# Yusanu
I've been worrying about this new Sovereign... Tasim. <playername>, I know you... know him.@
# Yusanu
It's... it's like Rex said the other day. The Sovereigns aren't our friends. If he joined the crown, then... I'm not sure we can trust him to do the right thing.@
# Sui
We can't just... sit around worrying about what could happen. We need to, um, stay focused.@
# Sui
Syndra trusts us! We need to have faith in her plan.@
# Yusanu
Yeah... you're right. Let's take our positions then.@
# Yusanu
The map says we're supposed to be stationed on top of a building...@
# Sui
So... this is our spot, then?@
# Yusanu
I think so, if I read the map correctly...@
# Sui
... It feels weird. Just, um, standing by. Like... like we're not really, um, doing anything to, to help.@
# Yusanu
A bit... yeah. But like Syndra said, we'll be needed to help in the aftermath. Even if we're not really doing anything until then...@
# Sui
I guess... hm.@
# Yusanu
What's wrong? Something caught your eye?@
# Sui
Oh, uh... just- it is the festival day, right? The city looks exactly the same as it did when we, um, arrived. No festivities? No stalls, no attractions?@
# Yusanu
Oh! Hahaha, you people have attractions in Auburn?@
# Sui
Um... yeah! Isn't that... the point of the festival?@
# Yusanu
Maybe for you. Here... well, nobody has the time for any of that. The point, for most residents, is having a day off from work.@
# Sui
Oh! That's... nice, I guess. A little sad, though, that that's why, ha, people get excited about it...?@
# Yusanu
Yeah, a bit. That's the Roughworks for you, though.@
# ???
Ahem.@
# Sovereign Tasim
<playername>... what are you doing here?@
# Sovereign Tasim
It's... complicated. Look, I-@
# Yusanu
Working for the crown is complicated? Helping them oppress to people of Fruma is complicated?!@
# Sovereign Tasim
Yes! I'd explain it to you, but we don't have time for it now- <playername>, you need to listen to me-@
# Sovereign Tasim
Sigh. You didn't need to do that. I'm not... being forced into anything, I'm just-@
# Yusanu
So you chose to work for the crown? Why?!@
# Sovereign Tasim
I... have my reasons, trust me. Look, there's no time to explain right now- <playername>, you need to listen to me-@
# Yusanu
Sui, what are you doing?! You're just going to draw more attention towards us.@
# Yusanu
...we don't want a fight, man.@
# Sovereign Tasim
If you would just let me finish... I'm here to warn you. Your group is compromised- I don't know how, exactly, but we know what you're planning to do today.@
# Sui
What?! No, that's- that's not-@
# Sovereign Tasim
It is. You need to call it off, or else-@
# Sovereign Tasim
... Because we're still friends, at the end of the day. I don't want you to get hurt.@
# Sovereign Tasim
If only you hadn't been hiding... well, it doesn't matter now. We're out of time. If you're still safe after this, then... I'll find a way to reach out to you.@
# Sovereign Tasim
Just... please, don't proceed with your plan. Find a way to stop it. I just don't want to see anyone get hurt.@
# Sovereign Tasim
I need to go, even finding an excuse to step away for this long was difficult. Stay safe.@
# Yusanu
Our group is... compromised...@
# Sui
What- what do we do? We need to, to get a message out! Where's Syndra, we have to-@
# Yusanu
Oh, no... I- I don't think we can. The... the festival's starting.@
# Her Majesty
Citizens of the Industrial District, I extend my heartfelt gratitude for your remarkable attendance this year.@
# Her Majesty
Together, we shall celebrate yet another year of success and prosperity!@
# Her Majesty
Your unwavering dedication and industrious spirit are deeply valued, and I hold a profound appreciation for your contributions to the strength and glory of our province.@
# Her Majesty
Production quotas for this year have been successfully achieved, and I am most pleased by this accomplishment.@
# Her Majesty
However, as Fruma continues to evolve and flourish, it is imperative that we strive for greater heights.@
# Her Majesty
As such, we shall be raising production quotas for the coming year.@
# Her Majesty
I have every confidence that you will continue to dedicate yourselves to the growth of Fruma.@
# Her Majesty
Let us now turn our attention to the year ahead, and to the improvements to the district's infrastructure that your Sovereign has prepared for your benefit.@
# Her Majesty
Sovereign Soosu has been hard at work these past months, and has developed an innovative technology designed to deliver cleaner and fresher water to our people.@
# Syndra
Any second now...@
# Zeph
... I th- th- think it's time. Let's do this.@
# Yuman
Let's go!@
# Her Majesty
Hm? Worry not for the commotion, it is already being taken care of. Now, as I was saying...@
# Rex
That's Syndra's cue...@
# Syndra
It's now or never... For Fruma!!!@
# Rex
Did she do it?!@
# Rex
It's... it's done...@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
...hmph.@
# Syndra
No...@
# Syndra
No, it can't be...@
# Her Majesty
Oh, but it is. Witness, citizens, the depravity and foolhardiness of those who turn against the crown!@
# Her Majesty
Terrorists seeking to threaten the safety of our people, of our province! Aiding and abetting the Cursed, daring to make an attempt on my life, as your Queen!@
# Her Majesty
We are furtunate that news of their plot reached the crown, and that our Sovereign Soosu could devise a construct to deceive them, to draw them out into the open.@
# Her Majesty
Sovereigns, soldiers, to arms! Hunt down any terrorists or supporters you can find!@
# Syndra
I should have expected you'd have some tricks left.@
# Her Majesty
Oh, Syndra... you couldn't just stay put and leave things to rest, could you? To discard your safety, security... all for this?@
# Her Majesty
I once saw great potential in you. Your strategic mind, your dedication... a pity you had to throw it all away.@
# Her Majesty
Did you really believe it would be that easy to kill me? A single empowered strike? Have you forgotten who gave you that blessing in the first place?!@
# Her Majesty
What a shame, that your rage and desperation blinded you to the truth. You never stood a chance.@
# Sui
No... no, no, no... what do we do?!@
# Yusanu
Damn it... we need to stick to the plan. Take the escape routes and regroup.@
# Sui
What?! We can't just leave her behind! We, we have to help her! She's... I can't lose her.@
# Yusanu
I know, I know! But... she knew this might happen. She told us to save ourselves first if anything goes wrong.@
# Yusanu
Besides, we... what could we even do? If Syndra can't kill her, what could we possibly do? Can't you feel it? This... this pressure?@
# Sui
Is... is that coming from her? I, I felt something similar, during the Auburn festival...@
# Yusanu
She's furious... we need to get out of here. Quickly, let's head for the underground river escape route!@
# Sui
How is this possible? Why are there, ha, guards stationed here?!@
# Yusanu
I- I don't know! They must have done some last minute schedule changes, or... or...@
# Yusanu
Oh. Or they knew our whole plan. Ha... hahaha, we never stood a chance!@
# Sui
What are we going to do now? Yusanu, where's the next closest escape route?@
# Timasca Soldier
WE HAVE VOICES OVER BY THE CAMP SITE!! Requesting backup!@
# Yusanu
Ugh, there's more voices to the west! That mean the only route left is... is... oh, no.@
# Sui
What is it?!@
# Yusanu
The gate to the Mistwoods.@
# Sui
What?! That'll just take us even further into danger!@
# Yusanu
Yeah, I know! But it's our only option left! We'll... we'll figure it out. Come on!@
# Yusanu
Careful! Don't get spotted!@
# Yusanu
Hey! We need to get out, now!@
# Sui
There's... barely any guards around. Zeph and Yuman must've really succeeded...@
# Yusanu
...hold it. Something's wrong. They would never leave the gate unguarded...@
# Sui
Should... should we turn back?@
# ???
You're right. We wouldn't be that obtuse. But you were.@
# Sui
Who... who's there?!@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
You already know.@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
I'll hand it to you, those were some unexpected variables you introduced for this plan of yours, but you should know how good I am at crunching the numbers.@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
More to the point... YOU. Cursed. You just keep summing to your list of crimes! There's the Torann massacre, we can add every other soldier to the tally... And...the death of a Sovereign.@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
Let me ask. Do you know how it feels to die? Disposed of like yesterday's garbage? Do you know how exponentially more excruciating it is to feel IN REVERSE?!@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
If dealing with you quickly wasn't magnitudes of order more important, I'd give you a lesson on the topic. Consider yourself lucky, cursed!@
# Sui
What... what's going to happen with Syndra?@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
...an attempt on Her Majesty's life carries high consequences. Almost positive she'll be divided out...but that isn't my problem to solve.@
# Sui
Weren't you... weren't you friends?! And you're just, going to let-@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
NOT ONE MORE FACTORING WORD! How much do you think I enjoy this?! Do you think I want to hunt her down like a forgotten variable?!@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
She chose to terminate our sequence! She threw that all away, used me for some irrational solution! She has as much value as any of you zeroes now!@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
So why don't we accelerate this? Without that traitor misusing her blessing... Your number's up!!@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
Rrrngh...huff...you...aren't getting away from me...huff...again. Our sequence...isn't terminated yet!@
# Yusanu
I... I think I'm gonna be sick...@
# Sui
He's... he's dead. Again. We beat him... again.@
# Yusanu
Again?! So he was being literal about you killing him before?@
# Yusanu
... Okay. Okay, so... probably not down for good. Great! That's just... great.@
# Yusanu
What do we do now?@
# Sui
I... I don't, um, have enough mana left to fight, anymore... s-so we should leave, before-@
# Yusanu
Uh... y- yeah, we should... get moving.@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
...grrrRRRRHH!! Our...sequence...isn't terminated...until you are!!@
# Sui
H- how...? It, it took him way longer, last time...@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
Nngh... You...miscalculated! I told you! You know how good I am at crunching the numbers! I prepared...hhhff...for this possibility!@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
It was a calculated risk. Overloading the old Nasin charm... That could've broken it. But instead...my expected solution is here!@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
A near-instant revival! And I heard your collaborator- All out of power now. I nearly had you in round one, even. Fight all you want- it'll sum to nothing, murderer!@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
...Soosu. Thank you for taking me seriously. I didn't want you involved for the danger, but with both of us... We'll solve this problem in no time. Follow my le-@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
GAAAH!! S-SOOSU?! You... What was...?! Nnh...@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
Soosu!! Th-These are the insurgents! The murderers!! You can't be- What did they- WHAT ARE YOU HOLDING OVER HER?! Soosu, I swear, you can get out of-@
# Sovereign Soosu
Yeah, yeah... I know. But I think I'm sick and tired of trying.@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
...Soosu...you can't- I know you can be better, you can- I'll-@
# Sovereign Soosu
It'll all be over soon, Z. Please... don't make me kill you again.@
# Yusanu
Soosu...?@
# Yusanu
Why- why are you helping us?@
# Sovereign Soosu
Just... go, Yus. You're wasting time.@
# Yusanu
But... I was the one who stole your project. Why would you...@
# Sovereign Soosu
Yes, Yus, I know! What does it matter why I'm helping you? Just... just take it and go. Before they realize you're here.@
# Sovereign Soosu
Ugh, why are you so-! Fine! You - when I look at you, it's like I'm looking at myself, before... before I became this.@
# Sovereign Soosu
Now, go! Run! Flee! Just, leave!@
# Yusanu
If... If I leave you here. You, you-@
# Sovereign Soosu
I'll be okay, Yusanu, I'm tired of fighting. I'm tired of my duty. I'm sick of this life.@
# Sovereign Soosu
More soldiers will show soon.@
# Sui
We... we need to go, Yusanu.@
# Her Majesty
Well then, Syndra the Lioness. Nothing to say in response? Has a cat got your tongue?@
# Syndra
I have no words for you.@
# Her Majesty
No, I suppose you were always more fond of the language of violence...@
# Her Majesty
You'll notice the area has been cleared. You understand what this means for you, yes?@
# Syndra
The same as always. I kill you, or I die trying.@
# Zeph
Yuman... We n- n- need to find an escape route that w- wor- works!@
# Yuman
Ugh, there are way more guards than we expected! We'll have to find a way to dodge them all...@
# Yuman
... Hey, what's the matter?@
# Zeph
I ca- ca- can't stand this... not h- hel- helping Syndra!@
# Yuman
Hey, man, have faith. She'll find a way out of there! But for now, we've gotta worry 'bout ourselves, 'kay?@
# Zeph
Yeah... th- thanks, Yuman. Let's k- ke- keep moving.@
# Her Majesty
Behold, citizens... the face of the insurgent group.@
# Her Majesty
The two cursed ones who attacked us have been captured. However, there are still people out there who wish us harm. Please, stay on high alert!@
# Her Majesty
If you notice any suspicious behaviour, contact your local military. Together, we will prevail as a nation.@
# Her Majesty
But do not worry. Even such an aggressive assault from the enemy stood no chance against our might. I will ensure everyone's safety!@
# Her Majesty
Now. As punishment for attempting to assassinate me... I will execute Syndra, leader of the cursed terrorists, right here!@
# Her Majesty
Her accomplice will be imprisoned and questioned for information on the remaining insurgents.@
# Her Majesty
Stand, Syndra the Lioness.@
# Her Majesty
Any last words?@
# Syndra
I don't regret anything I've done. I know Fruma will change for the better. Maybe not today, or tomorrow! But change will come.@
# Her Majesty
I regret that it had to come to this, Syndra... I draw no joy from your death. I wonder, whatever happened to that woman who held boundless potential within?@
# Her Majesty
I will find your children, Syndra. This tantrum of yours ends here with you.@
# Her Majesty
Now, as for those Sovereigns of mine...@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
I know you, Soosu. Please, tell me what's wrong! This isn't an unsolvable problem! Don't make it so I lose two of my-@
# Her Majesty
Sovereign Zhiraok. I cannot help but notice the obvious lack of captured terrorists, amidst the scene of a battle.@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
Your Majesty!! The insurgents, they must have blackmailed Sovereign Soosu, she-@
# Her Majesty
Silence. You have failed me twice, now. They have bested you in combat twice, Sovereign.@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
I- The cursed have greater cunning than I cal-@
# Her Majesty
I am disappointed in your performance. You are now expressly forbidden from continuing to chase and track down these... rotten children.@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
...I. ... ...I alone take full responsibility for this failure, Your Majesty. Bu-@
# Her Majesty
Focus yourself on maintaining Industrial District operations in the absence of its Sovereign, would you? You have much experience already, I'm sure.@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
The...the absence- No- You're subtractin-@
# Her Majesty
Now, stop standing there, and do something! Rally the soldiers, track down the remnants of that terrorist group still hiding!@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
I- Your-@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
...yes, Your Majesty.@
# Her Majesty
As for you... do you think your little games will spare you from my wrath? Attacking a fellow Sovereign, allowing these targets to escape...@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
Bla, bla, whatever. Just get it over with. Kill me already, if I'm so worthless to you.@
# Her Majesty
And allow you a peaceful death? After I gave you everything, and you turned around and betrayed me?!@
# Her Majesty
No, Soosu. You deserve no such mercy from me.@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
...every last factoring person down here is charged with conspiracy. Her Majesty demands their capture, by any and all means.@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
Get it done. Now. One of them must know what they did to Soo- ... I'll be questioning each of them. Personally.@


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# NOTE
The shelf is filled with recent reports on military activity...@Полка завалена свежими отчётами о военной активности...
# NOTE
Nothing seems to mention guard schedules, though.@Но про графики стражи нигде ни слова.
# NOTE
You continue to write down the rest of the guard divisions' positions...@Ты продолжаешь записывать расположение остальных подразделений стражи...
# NOTE
What was that about?@О чём это было?
# NOTE
Going alright so far.@Пока вроде норм.
# NOTE
Getting a bit tired.@Немного устаю.
# NOTE
We got the schedules!@Графики у нас!
# NOTE
Why do I have to do all the work?@Почему всю работу делаю я?
# NOTE
Do you need me for that?@Я для этого нужен?
# NOTE
- Every square has to contain a piece of the bomb.@- В каждой клетке должна быть деталь бомбы.
# NOTE
- Some pieces have special requirements.@- У некоторых деталей особые условия.
# NOTE
- Create three bomb pieces and later combine them into one.@- Собери три детали бомбы и потом соедини их в одну.
# NOTE
- Tip! Hover over a piece (after picking it up as an item in your inventory) and it will tell you its shape.@- Совет! Наведись на деталь (взяв её предметом в инвентарь), и она покажет свою форму.
# NOTE
Casing (Coal Block): Can only be placed on the outer tiles.@Корпус (блок угля): ставится только на внешние клетки.
# NOTE
Gunpowder (Dark Gray Concrete Powder): Can only be placed on the inner tiles.@Порох (тёмно-серый бетонный порошок): ставится только на внутренние клетки.
# NOTE
Fuse (White Wool Block): Must touch the orange chemical.@Фитиль (блок белой шерсти): должен касаться оранжевого реагента.
# NOTE
Switch (Gold Block): Can be placed anywhere.@Переключатель (блок золота): ставится где угодно.
# NOTE
Wrench (Bone): Can remove any block from the board.@Гаечный ключ (кость): убирает любой блок с поля.
# NOTE
Bomb Piece: Collect all pieces by finishing 3 puzzles!@Деталь бомбы: собери все детали, решив 3 головоломки!
# NOTE
It's okay to be nervous.@Нервничать это нормально.
# NOTE
I'm nervous too.@Я тоже нервничаю.
# NOTE
Grow up, Zeph.@Повзрослей, Зеф.
# NOTE
Where are the others?@Где остальные?
# NOTE
You're too fast...@Ты слишком быстрый...
# NOTE
I need a second...@Мне нужна секунда...
# NOTE
Of course you're here first.@Ну конечно ты первый.
# NOTE
I almost beat you!@Я почти тебя обогнал!
# NOTE
It looks good!@Выглядит хорошо!
# Zeph
I saw you beat R- Rex earlier! Not like that's hard, th- though!@Я видел, как ты раньше обогнал Р- Рекс! Х-хотя это и не сложно!
# Zeph
But since we're done here... it's t- time for you to assist Quill and Yulie, Superhero.@Но раз мы тут закончили... п-пора тебе помочь Квиллу и Юли, супергерой.
# Zeph
...heh. I- I should go get some more pr- practice in, though... before tomorrow.@...хех. М-мне надо ещё по- потренироваться... перед завтрашним.
# Zeph
Quill and Yulie are out- outside Sovereign Soosu's mansion, by the way.@Квилл и Юли, кстати, сн- снаружи у особняка Суверена Соосу.
# NOTE
Nice bow skills!@Неплохо стреляешь из лука!
# NOTE
Hah!! I'm faster!! Haha!@Ха!! Я быстрее!! Хаха!
# NOTE
Looks okay to me.@По-моему, нормально.
# NOTE
It's perfect!@Идеально!
# NOTE
There's electric charge casings and a quiver of arrows...@Тут корпуса для электрозарядов и колчан стрел...
# NOTE
There seem to be multiple roads leading into the escape point. That's a good sign.@К точке отхода, похоже, ведёт несколько дорог. Это хорошо.
# NOTE
This furnace seems to power the big crane...@Эта печь, похоже, питает большой кран...
# NOTE
Yeesh. You're angry.@Ого. Ты злишься.
# NOTE
Thoughts on the festival?@Как тебе фестиваль?
# NOTE
It's good to have multiple routes leading to the escape point, in case one gets blocked.@Хорошо, что к точке отхода ведёт несколько маршрутов на случай, если один перекроют.
# NOTE
You have already inspected this...@Это ты уже осматривал...
# NOTE
However what?@Однако что?
# NOTE
This pile of trash has a strong stench of alcohol and other... unpleasantries.@От этой кучи мусора сильно разит алкоголем и прочими... прелестями.
# NOTE
Is this your home?@Это твой дом?
# NOTE
Her orders made you lose your home?@Из-за её приказов ты лишился дома?
# NOTE
The painting has a note attached to it.@К картине прикреплена записка.
# NOTE
The people back there...@Те люди там...
# NOTE
I know him.@Я его знаю.
# NOTE
Tasim and I are friends.@Мы с Тасимом друзья.
# NOTE
He's a good person.@Он хороший человек.
# NOTE
I didn't know he was a Sovereign.@Я не знал, что он Суверен.
# NOTE
He's a strong fighter.@Он сильный боец.
# NOTE
Then why are we doing it?@Тогда зачем мы это делаем?
# NOTE
And... what did you do?@И... что ты сделал?
# NOTE
Did Zhiraok know?@Жираок знал?
# NOTE
You can't leave yet!@Ты пока не можешь уйти!
# NOTE
Did you try to find your lover?@Ты пытался найти свою возлюбленную?
# NOTE
How did you meet her?@Как ты с ней познакомился?
# NOTE
I should ask you the same thing.@Я могу спросить тебя о том же.
# NOTE
Looking for you.@Ищу тебя.
# NOTE
Tasim, what do you want?@Тасим, чего ты хочешь?
# NOTE
What was that?! Soldiers, investigate the commotion!@Что это было?! Солдаты, разберитесь с шумом!
# NOTE
We need to get out of here.@Надо валить отсюда.

# добавлено с вики
Player, hurry!@<playername>, скорее!
Player... why are you here?@<playername>... почему ты здесь?
There's... something bigger than Fruma at stake.@На кону... нечто большее, чем Фрума.
Of course it matters! There's real people getting hurt by the crown, and you think it doesn't matter?!@Конечно это важно! Корона калечит реальных людей, а ты думаешь, это не важно?!
We're still friends, aren't we? I don't want you to get hurt.@Мы ведь всё ещё друзья, да? Я не хочу, чтобы ты пострадал.
If only you hadn't come after me, then... well, it doesn't matter now. You're here anyway. If you're still safe after this, then... I'll find a way to reach out to you.@Если бы только ты не отправился за мной, тогда... ну, теперь уже не важно. Ты всё равно здесь. Если после всего этого ты уцелеешь, то... я найду способ с тобой связаться.
