﻿# Sui
...oh, <playername>. Hi.@
# Sui
Rex! Weren't you-@
# Rex
<playername>'s here? Good, that means we can-@
# Rex
...@
# Rex
Where's Zeph?@
# Sui
Um... the bathroom, probably.@
# Rex
Ugh. ZEPH! Get out of there already!@
# Zeph
C...coming! Jeez, Rex, g...give a man his p- pr- privacy...@
# Rex
...you're still doing alright?@
# Zeph
Rex. I'm f...fine. St- stop asking me that.@
# Rex
Okay! Okay. Gods forbid I worry about you for even a second...@
# Sui
Rex. You had something to tell us.@
# Rex
Right, okay, I'll get to it. These past few days, I have been plotting. I have something... serviceable, I think.@
# Rex
So, to start with, let's lay out our goal - the destruction of the Crown, the Queen and her Sovereigns included.@
# Rex
We won't be able to do it ourselves - we're only four people. And we definitely won't be able to do it if their eyes are on us the whole time!@
# Rex
Sui and <playername>, you two worked with the Canopy while you were in the Mistwoods. Do you think they have the people and resources to help us?@
# Sui
They do. They've... been fighting openly against the crown for years and haven't been caught. So... they know what they're doing.@
# Rex
Good, we'll want to get in contact then. And Yusanu is with them, anyway... it'll be good to see him again.@
# Rex
But, uh, moving on. Zeph, you went out earlier and gathered some information on the Highlands, right?@
# Zeph
Y- yeah! P...people around here seem v- v- very excited for th...the festival. The C- Cr- Crown is gonna be b...busy with preparations for a wh...while.@
# Zeph
B- but, uh, Rex, y...you wanted me to- to ch...check out the Dam E- Elevator, right?@
# Rex
I did, yep. What's the guards situation like? Heavily guarded, lightly guarded... somewhere in between?@
# Zeph
S...somewhere in be- between, I think. Cl...closer to lightly guarded. I don't th- think they're ex- exp- expecting an... a- an attack.@
# Rex
Perfect. Perfect, perfect, perfect... so! How do we all feel about committing some light terrorism today?@
# Rex
Okay, curb the enthusiasm a little. Let me explain why, first.@
# NOTE
The dialogue branches combine here.@
# Zeph
Ev- ever the optimist... R- Rex, why do you w...want to take the e- el-... the elevator?@
# Sui
Like we haven't done worse already... um, why the elevator, Rex?@
# Rex
We need to get the Crown's eyes off of us. They won't expect us to try to return to the Auburn Forest - why would we? The enemy is right here.@
# Rex
So what happens when we do? They'll start thinking. Why are we doing it? What do we have to gain?@
# Rex
They'll start to pay attention to that elevator. And, if we're lucky, less attention on what we're actually doing.@
# Rex
...and, well, maybe if we're fast, we could bring some friends up from Auburn to us. We could use all the help we can get.@
# Zeph
Th...that- that sounds nice... it- it's been s...so long already...@
# Sui
...yeah. Sure. More old faces.@
# Rex
Sui... do you think you and Zeph could handle getting the rest of the Leaves up here? Zeph'll need someone who knows how to find the Canopy, and I need <playername> with me.@
# Sui
Okay, Rex.@
# Rex
Well, we'll all be going to take control of the elevator anyway. We can... talk more there.@
# Rex
<playername>, after we've don that, I'll need you to take me to the Canopy. I want to familiarize myself with their leadership, and start working on an actual plan.@
# Rex
Okay! I think that's everything. Let's all get ready, then head to that elevator on the southern side of the dam!@
# Sui
Hi, <playername>. Ready to fight more of the crown's soldiers?@
# Sui
...are you not ready yet?@
# Sui
I'm... fine?@
# Sui
What? Should I not be?@
# Sui
We... have Rex and Zeph back. We're going to reunite with the people we left behind in Auburn. We're going to meet back with the Canopy.@
# Sui
Everything's... going great.@
# Sui
Really? And why would that be?!@
# Sui
It's not like- n-not like someone's MISSING! OR ANYTHING!!@
# Sui
So- s-so maybe I'm not. But it doesn't matter. We have things we need to get done, <playername>! I don't have time to- to feel not fine!!@
# Sui
Don't push this... please? Just... let's follow Rex's plan.@
# NOTE
The dialogue options reappear.@
# Sui
It's... fine. Solid plan, I guess.@
# Sui
I couldn't think of anything better at least, so...@
# Sui
And, um, I'm not the- the tactician, anyway. I'm... glad I don't have to worry about that anymore.@
# Sui
Not really.@
# Sui
I... don't really want to face Yusanu again. After... um. You know.@
# Sui
But... I have to do it eventually. So.@
# NOTE
Let's go.@
# Sui
Yeah. Let's... get a move on.@
# NOTE
The dialogue ends here.@
# Rex
...ready for phase one of the plan, <playername>? Let's pack up quickly and head out.@
# Rex
Unless you have some questions?@
# Rex
You know... still awful. But, uh... better, I guess.@
# Rex
I haven't left the hotel these past few days... but even just getting real food has felt like... like a gourmet meal!@
# Rex
It's... hm. I've tried to not really... think about it too much. I'll have time for that when we're not still in danger.@
# Rex
But, Zeph... he's been isolating himself. Him and Sui both!@
# Rex
Sigh... it's hard. Whenever I talk to him, he tries to put on his regular happy persona, but...@
# Rex
I don't know. Obviously things have changed - I don't think you get out of - ha, what was it, weeks? - of imprisonment unaffected.@
# Rex
...he's resilient. Sui too. We'll be able to work past this. It's just... going to take time.@
# Rex
Still workshopping it! I have a couple of different ideas, but...@
# Rex
Well, it's hard to know which will work without knowing what the Canopy has. Too many different things to consider.@
# Rex
When we join up with them, I'm hoping I can fill in the gaps. And... I guess, get their opinions on it, too.@
# Rex
So- all that to say, I've got nothing for you! For now. I'll tell you later, okay?@
# Rex
Sui.@
# Rex
I... don't know what to do. I really, really don't.@
# Rex
We've... ugh, we've all lost people. Lots of Leaves got arrested for... this or that, over the years. It sucked, but... it happened.@
# Rex
...it's never been this bad before. Never anyone this close. I mean... sigh. Syndra and Mora. Gods.@
# Rex
I want to help her get through this, but... she's closing herself off. And... we're still not home free just yet.@
# Rex
...when it's over. When it's over. Everything will be okay when it's over.@
# Rex
After you!@
# Zeph
Hey <playername>.@
# Zeph
I'm r-ready to see my old friends again... I miss Kaio.@
# Zeph
Was there s-something on your mind?@
# Zeph
Ah... I... I don't want to lie to you.@
# Zeph
So... I'm not d-doing great. Everytime I... I close my eyes I s-see that... face. The S-sovereign...@
# Zeph
Everytime I close my e-eyes I feel all that pain. All of it! All the m-memories!@
# Zeph
I was... okay with it all e-ending there.@
# Zeph
I know that i-it's over. I know Gikyo is dead but... their ghost still h-haunts me.@
# Zeph
I think it's a s-solid plan.@
# Zeph
I j-just wonder how many from the Leaves in the Wind are willing to a-actually come all the way here.@
# Zeph
Kaio for s-sure...@
# Zeph
Meet you t-there.@
# Rex
Well, here we are. The dam really is something to behold, isn't it...@
# Zeph
I- I always d..did wonder what it'd b- b- be like to... to t...take this elevator...@
# Sui
Well, you'll finally get your chance. Come on, let's just fight already.@
# Rex
Sui. We can't just-@
# Sui
What? We can't rush this? The longer we wait, the more suspicious they'll get.@
# Rex
...fine. Is everyone ready?@
# NOTE
Let's do this!@
# Rex
Then let's do this!@
# Sui
...don't keep us waiting, okay?@
# NOTE
The dialogue ends without progressing the quest.@
# Rex
Careful! Looks like they've got backup!@
# Sui
Bring it on!@
# Zeph
H...how many p- people can they fit in th- th- that elevator?!@
# ???
ENOUGH!@
# Sui
...oh. It's over already.@
# Sui
Sigh. Whatever. Let's go... get our people.@
# Zeph
S- S- Sui, wait-@
# Rex
Guys! There's more soldiers approaching!@
# Rex
Sui, are you INSANE?! You almost got SHOT!@
# Sui
I... didn't see him.@
# Rex
You turned your back when there were enemies still around!! What do you think would have happened if we weren't here?@
# Rex
Shot. If you were lucky, somewhere that wouldn't have killed - but after what they saw, would they have really taken that risk?!@
# Rex
Sui, stop being so reckless. You're... you're strong, I get that, but... that doesn't mean you're invincible.@
# Zeph
S...Sui, we don't w- want to l- lo- lose you too...@
# Sui
But if I'm not good enough, if I'm not f-fast enough, then- then- then I'll lose you, and- and I can't, I can't do that again, I-@
# Rex
Sui! Breathe!@
# Rex
You don't need to prove yourself. You've always been good enough for us.@
# Rex
Whatever that- that Sovereign said to you, to make you think everything's that's happened to us is your fault? It's not true!@
# Rex
Sui. Sui. Mora's death is not your fault!! We can blame the crown, blame the Sovereigns- hell, blame me for leaving him there!!!@
# Rex
But it wasn't your responsibility to protect him. To protect us. We're a team - a family, and... and I don't want to see you burn yourself to ash like Syndra did.@
# Zeph
R...Rex is r- right, Sui. We can... f- fi- fight together, sh...shore up each o- oth... each other's w...weaknesses.@
# Sui
...okay.@
# Zeph
...b- but we should pr...probably get going, Sui, b- before more backup sh...shows up.@
# Rex
Sigh. Zeph's right. You guys hurry to the Leaves, while we have the chance. <playername> and I will prepare for your return.@
# Rex
...ugh.@
# Rex
Y... yeah. You're right, we should go too. Come on, let's meet at the Canopy's cave.@
# Rex
A little. But... I don't know how else to get through to her.@
# Rex
It's so... frustrating! Seeing her taking on all of Syndra's worst traits! I- I know what to look out for, this time, but...@
# Rex
...but I still don't know what to do.@
# Rex
Ha. Maybe I should apply my own advice to myself...@
# Rex
We should get moving too. Come on, let's meet at the Canopy's cave.@
# Rex
Well? Let's go.@
# Canopy Fox
Halt! Intruders!@
# Canopy Fox
Quick, call Captain Cileon-@
# Rurie
Oh, good grief. Look more closely, foxes - these are familiar faces! Or rather, familiar face, I should say - welcome back to the Canopy, <playername>! And who might this be?@
# Rex
...you're Captain Rurie, right? Sui told us about you.@
# Rurie
Did she! Then that must mean you are one of the dear captured friends - no no, don't tell me, I can figure it out... Rex, I assume?@
# Rurie
Hm... now, I would bring you in, but then Fuhue might have my head for not following her many numerous protocols... and we certainly can't have that...@
# Fuhue
Ugh, just let them in, Rurie. We've been breaking initiation protocols left and right already, I can't be bothered enforcing them anymore.@
# Rurie
Well, would you look at that! Lucky you! Come on in, come on in. Our numbers have grown since last you were here, <playername> - many more friendly faces hanging about!@
# Yuman
<playername>, Rex!! Man, it's good to see you guys!!@
# Rex
Yuman?! What're you doing here? I thought they had you locked up in-@
# Yuman
In Deraj Prison, yup. Everything they say about it is true- and, and more! They get you workin' in the mines, if you're not... eh, y'know. Disappeared.@
# Yuman
Lucky us, these Canopy guys showed up and broke us out! There were explosions, and growing plants, and crashing waves, and- and-@
# Yuman
And then the feathery birds showed up outta nowhere, like- nothing there, then poof, cloud of smoke, and there they are- and they got us outta there!@
# Rex
I'm sorry... Rurie. You all... successfully broke into Gravity's Monolith?! And got people out?!@
# Rurie
Ah, it wasn't so tough once we had the plans of their inner workings! Floorplans, guard rotations... the works.@
# Rurie
That Warden's a deadly foe, but he sticks to an incredibly firm schedule - out like a light once it turns 9 PM! Of course, the prison goes into lockdown, but we've got our ways around it.@
# Cileon
Special guard access. Useful.@
# Rurie
Right you are Cileon, right you are... well, we'll have time to discuss the details later! I must return to my owls, there's much left to do!@
# Yuman
Is, uh... is Zeph alright? I overheard a couple of things about what you two went through, so...@
# Rex
What? You worried about him?@
# Yuman
Huh? Pfft, nah, 'course not.@
# Yuman
...but maybe a little, yeah.@
# Rex
He's alright. He and Sui will be here later, so you can ask him about it yourself.@
# Yuman
Oh! Oh, ha, uh, alright- sure, that sounds good, yep.@
# Yuman
I'm gonna... get back to my bro up there. Talk to ya more later!@
# Rex
I should talk to the Canopy's leader, get started on some planning. Come by when you're done talking with everyone, okay?@
# Canopy Fox
<playername>. Welcome to the Canopy.@
# Canopy Fox
Your friend has entered the hideout already, please make yourself at home.@
# Cileon
Hm.@
# Cileon
Foxes. Guard.@
# Cileon
Is important.@
# Quill
Ah, <playername>. I'm glad to see you are well.@
# Quill
These have been... a difficult few weeks. For all of us, I gather. We have... been informed of our losses.@
# Yulie
I still can't believe we let her talk us into... into all of that!@
# Quill
Yulie, let's not speak ill of the dead. We cannot change the past. We can only move forward.@
# Quill
...I, too, regret not standing my ground. For her sake, if nothing else.@
# Quill
Sigh... her grief and rage consumed her, in the end, and I did little to stop it. I- ahh- my back...@
# Yulie
Quill, you need to rest. Sit down for a while, please.@
# Quill
No, no... I'm fine, Yulie. We have work to do, after all.@
# Yulie
Well, the guards at the prison didn't really care much about who was physically fit to work or not. They just... work you 'tll you're dead, I guess!@
# Quill
Harsh treatment, certainly... but I suppose it is no different than the Roughworks, at its core. Only... less obscured.@
# Quill
<playername>, Yusanu told us that he only made it through because of you and Sui. So... thank you. For protecting my little brother when I couldn't.@
# Quill
Yes... thanks to yours and Sui's magic, I hear...@
# Yulie
From the Steel Feather? The Canopy has quarters built deeper in these caverns. Anyone uninterested in fighting is staying there, for the time being.@
# Quill
...those we could find, at least. There are many we are still missing, unfortunately. I pray they are still alive.@
# Quill
Perhaps when this is all over, we will be able to locate the rest... I can only hope so.@
# Yusanu
...so, look, if we try to charge these in this specific order-@
# Fuhue
No, wait. Your sequence is charging Thunder twice in a row here, when it should only do it once. Too much of a charge, and-@
# Yusanu
-and it'll destabilize, right. Thanks for double checking my work, Fuhue.@
# Yusanu
...oh, <playername>??? I- I completely didn't... notice you were here...@
# Yuman
Yeesh. You've gotta fix your lack of awareness, bro. Anyone could sneak up on you while you're hyper focused in on something!@
# Yusanu
Ugh, yeah, yeah, you keep telling me- if you're not going to be helpful, stop hovering!@
# Yuman
Nah. I wanna see the cool stuff happen when you get it working! Don't want to miss the fireworks or any-@
# Fuhue
To answer your question, <playername>, Yusanu believes he has a working theory on the Resonance Weaver's functionality.@
# Yusanu
Yeah, but a working theory doesn't mean a whole lot if I can't get results...@
# Yusanu
Look, these five glyphs - they correspond almost exactly to the ones the Canopy's talismans use. Fire, Water, Earth, Air, Thunder.@
# Yusanu
They can be charged to activate them - a simple burst on its own, maybe, but if chained together... you get something more complex.@
# Yusanu
Resonance... resonance, resonance, resonance... Soosu was always saying there was something she could not see with her blessing. Intangible, not of the elements...@
# Yusanu
Maybe... if we could find it, we could use the Weaver to... to visualize it. Bind it in place, so we can see it...@
# Yuman
...yeah, none of that made any sense to me. Explain it with easier words?@
# Yusanu
Okay, sure, just for you. Invisible thing in the air. With device, we make it visible.@
# Yuman
Oh! Why didn't ya start with that!@
# Yusanu
Ugh... you're insufferable.@
# Fuhue
Ahem. Will we try the updated chain?@
# Yusanu
Right, right... got distracted. Thanks, Yuman.@
# Yusanu
Here we go...@
# Yuman
Huh?!@
# Fuhue
What is that?@
# Yusanu
I... I don't know, but... I think it's working! Fuhue, we did it!@
# Yusanu
Maybe if I touch it, something will...@
# Yusanu
Wh- wha?! What's wrong?!@
# Fuhue
And what, exactly, is this doing here? A blight that permeates the air... concerning. I'll have to speak to Master Azael.@
# Yuman
Well, uh... now that it is here, can we do anything with it? Like... charge the glyphs to manipulate it?@
# Yusanu
M... maybe. I'll have to do some thinking. But for now, it'd probably be best to... get rid of it. If I hit all five at once, it should...@
# Yusanu
...there. Gods. Why did the Queen need this thing in the first place...?@
# Yusanu
...yeah, sure, why not. Later. I guess I've got to clean up here anyway.@
# Yusanu
Seeing as... is that Rex over there? Oh, good. Well, seeing as she's plotting with Azael, I should get ready for that.@
# Yusanu
Yuman, could you help me out? Since you've been annoying me all day.@
# Yuman
Ughhhhhhh.... fine. See ya, <playername>.@
# Yuman
...I missed you, man.@
# Yusanu
Yeah. Yeah, me too.@
# Arnol
I've been looking forward to seeing you again, <playername>. That is your real name, right?@
# Arnol
It feels like it's been ages since we last spoke. As you can probably guess, a lot has changed for me since then.@
# Arnol
After we took out Commander Ferreo, there was nowhere for me to go, but I knew I needed to leave the Highlands and head somewhere I wouldn't be recognized.@
# Arnol
I couldn't risk taking the train, so sneaking into the Mistwoods at night was my only option. I had no idea what could be waiting for me there, but I had to go quickly, before they would start looking for me.@
# Arnol
I took the easternmost exit out of the Highlands, and by some miracle, snuck through to the Mistwoods after quietly taking out a guard.@
# Arnol
From there, I blindly stumbled across the region, terrified of what would find me. I was eventually knocked out by a Canopy scout, who took me into their hideout to be questioned.@
# Arnol
I told them the truth, about who I was, where I came from, and what I had done... They didn't believe me until I described you, and what you had done for me.@
# Arnol
Even after we split ways, you were still there to look out for me!@
# Arnol
Of course, they didn't trust me immediately, I still had to prove myself. I've learned more here than I would have ever had at Fort Tericen.@
# Arnol
And now, I can call myself a resistance member, same as you. I've thought a lot about my goals since we were recruits. I want Fruma to be rid of corruption, like what we saw with Commander Ferreo.@
# Arnol
The resistance is the best chance we have at achieving this goal, I'm sure you've realised this too. I am ready to risk my life fighting for a better future for Fruma!@
# Arnol
I could be saying the same thing, but the people here have told me that you can handle yourself just fine.@
# Arnol
I must admit, my time with the resistance has been very difficult. But I can finally say I am fighting for a cause I truly believe in.@
# Arnol
Deep down in my heart, I've always known I could never live up to the expectations my family had for me. Here, I no longer have to worry about that.@
# Arnol
I was so alone, <playername>, I truly can't thank you enough for being there for me...@
# Arnol
You have nothing to be sorry for, I completely understand why you couldn't tell me the truth.@
# Arnol
What matters the most is that you helped me escape Fort Tericen when you found out that I was in danger.@
# Rex
...and if we route through the tunnels - we have a couple options for city sectors...@
# Azael
Yes, I see. It would be worth your while to compare notes with Captain Fuhue, she can help narrow it down.@
# Azael
...ah, <playername>. Young Rex and I were just speaking on our options moving forward. Would you like to join us for this discussion?@
# Rex
Well... go, then! Go talk to people, you have time.@
# Rex
Alright! So, <playername>, here's the deal. If we want to take out the crown, we'll need to hit it at its root - the Queen, the Citadel, and her Royal Palace.@
# Rex
We're not getting through the front gates, obviously... they're too defended. But we don't need to take the gates - we can come in from below.@
# Azael
The caverns and catacombs beneath the Citadel are quite expansive. Captain Rurie has-@
# Rurie
Ah, was that my name I just overheard! We're speaking about the tunnels, are we? If you're hoping to traverse them, I'm the man for the job!@
# Rurie
It's quite an extensive network, really... the owls and I have spent years mapping each and every inch of it - and we still haven't seen it all! It's very interesting - and that's not to mention-@
# Fuhue
Get to the point already, Rurie. They want to reach the Citadel through the tunnels. Is that possible?@
# Rurie
Hmph. Possible, it certainly is... though results may vary. Looking for something in particular?@
# Fuhue
Something easy to take, and easily defensible. University is out of the question... too large. The barracks are out of the question... maybe the Industrial Zone? Someone get me a map-@
# Quill
If I- ahh- if I may interrupt... I believe the Market Square should fit the criteria you are looking for.@
# Quill
It is closed off, and only lightly guarded in comparison to the rest of the Citadel... or, at least, it was in my time.@
# Fuhue
Hm... it could work. Rurie?@
# Rurie
The Market Square, you say? Yes... yes, I believe it could work! The path is long and winding, but should be plenty large enough to fit a strike team.@
# Rex
Good! Captain Rurie, would you be able to map out that route so we can-@
# Cileon
Attention! Visitors.@
# Sui
Oh... everyone's, um, here.@
# Yuman
Zeph!!!@
# Zeph
Y...Yuman?! Y- you- you're here? Y...you're okay?@
# Yuman
'Course I am, princess! What, were you worried?@
# Sui
Are you done? Weren't we here to plan our next moves?@
# Yuman
...yeesh. Cold. But I guess-@
# Sui
So we're attacking the Citadel through the tunnels?@
# Azael
Indeed, we are. It seems we have decided on the Market Square? We will take control of the sector to serve as a launching point for future operations.@
# Sui
If that's the only thing we attack, won't the crown immediately realize what we're doing?@
# Rex
Hm... yeah, I guess you're right. We'll want to stage a few more attacks elsewhere, divert their attention...@
# Sui
We could launch an attack at the gates?@
# Zeph
Wh- wh- what?! Sui, y...you can't just th- throw yourself at-@
# Sui
Just enough to draw their attention! N-not to try and break through, obviously. We kill a few soldiers, then retreat.@
# Sui
If... if we can make them think we're trying the gates, then they won't see the group coming through the tunnels.@
# Rurie
Clever, indeed... I suppose we could spare some of our best fighters for such a task. Cileon, perhaps you might be interested?@
# Cileon
...yes.@
# Rurie
Wonderful! Then I suppose it's settled? One team to the gates, one team through the tunnels- and, naturally, a team to handle communication-@
# Kaio
Ahem- a moment of your time? Now, admittedly, I may be a tad outta my depth here- but y'all are talkin' a whole lot 'bout fighting?@
# Kaio
And it seems to me you're disregarding somethin' quite vital. The crown sure ain't lacking in strength... it can always train up new folks to replace the lost. S'done it time n' time again.@
# Kaio
But where the crown really lives and dies is the public opinion. Y'know, the whole... ehm, "ordeal" at the Roughworks Festival - it's caused a real stir in the people.@
# Kaio
Sovereigns turnin', public exe-... sigh. Public executions. The people ain't happy. Wouldn't take much to... push 'em over the edge.@
# Kaio
Now, the crown's got the tools to deal with violence. What it don't got is the tools to deal with civil unrest, 'least not quickly. So it might do well to give that a go as well.@
# Rex
That... makes sense. Though, I'm not sure we have the means for something like that...@
# Sui
We could ask the Blossom of Blades.@
# Rex
What?! Ugh, no, they're useless. It was a miracle you got anything out of them the first time, Sui! Trying again is just gonna be a waste of effort.@
# Sui
No, it won't. Because it'll work. <playername> and I, we can talk to them, we can... we can work something out.@
# Rex
...fine. If you want to try, fine. But when it doesn't work - which it won't - remember that I told you so.@
# Yulie
Okay. So you've got two distractions. But you're forgetting the most important problem - there is a GOD to worry about. If she catches on, you're done for.@
# Zeph
Y...yeah... We- we need a way t...to make sure she d- does- doesn't show up...@
# Everyone
What?!@
# Rex
...and... distract her that way...@
# Azael
A move with great risk, certainly. But one that solves our remaining problems if successful.@
# Zeph
<playername>, a...are you s- sure about this?@
# Rurie
Well, then it's settled! To divert the crown's attention - a strike team at the gates, unrest from the gossip group, and <playername> turning themself in!@
# Quill
There are still several days to go before the Highlands Festival... perhaps it could be wise to detail our- aah- our plans further in that time?@
# Azael
Indeed. Though, before we dismiss this strategy meeting... Yusanu, you have been hard at work on that stolen device, yes?@
# Yusanu
Yeah. I... think I know how it works, but it's... hard to operate - it's very abstract, needing to figure out which glyphs to activate to get an intended result-@
# Yusanu
But. One thing we managed to do was... reveal some invisible force in the air. <playername> said it was... dangerous. And it's, uh... kind of everywhere.@
# Yusanu
I don't know why the Queen needed this device. But <playername> said they might have an idea, and that they'd tell everyone here.@
# Rex
So what?@
# Rex
I said, so what? We already knew we were facing up against a god. We already knew that wasn't gonna be easy!!@
# Zeph
Y...yeah... It's a l- li... a little scary, h- hearing about... a- all that... but we can w...worry about it later, r- ri- right?@
# Sui
Doesn't really matter what she is. She's still going to die.@
# Fuhue
It's good information to have. It'll help us formulate the specifics of our plans better. Master Azael, could I have a word with you?@
# Azael
Ah, yes, certainly. Very well, everyone is dismissed. Get some rest, while you still can - these next few days will be very busy!@
# Yulie
Hey, <playername>.@
# Yulie
Sigh. This is all... going a bit over my head.@
# Yulie
Feels like everyone's forgotten why we tried to stay out of trouble for so long.@
# Yulie
We're making big plans to... storm the Citadel, take down the Crown, kill- kill an actual, living God!@
# Yulie
And... I don't know. It's too much. It's too risky. What are we going to do if it all fails?@
# Yulie
Quill and I, we used to be the ones who considered that. Considered the safety of everyone in the Steel Feather.@
# Yulie
And- and look, it sucks that Syndra died, it does. But I really wish she would have left us alone. She got Quill feeling guilty again, and...@
# Yulie
And there's real stuff to feel guilty about. Of course there is. But there's nothing he can really do about it now. So that guilt isn't really serving a purpose anymore.@
# Yulie
...whatever. At this point, I just have to keep my bros safe. I can't change anything else, so that's all that matters.@
# Yulie
Good luck, <playername>.@
# Yusanu
It's... good to see you again, Sui. I- I'm glad you were able to find Rex and Zeph.@
# Sui
Yeah... it's good. I'm, um, glad you got your brothers back too.@
# Sui
Um... Yusanu. I wanted to-@
# Yusanu
Hey. It's fine. You don't have to apologize for being upset after... y-yeah. And, it's not like I was exactly being helpful...@
# Yusanu
So. It's alright. Water- ha- under the bridge, right?@
# Sui
...heh. Yeah. Alright.@
# Rex
So, Yusanu, you've been... working on that device, right? How's that been?@
# Yusanu
Slow... but, I think... I think I'm glad I've had it to work on? Because- because everything at the festival would've still... happened, without it.@
# Yusanu
But instead, I've been able to focus on figuring it out instead of... everything else. So I'm glad I had it. I'm... glad we took it.@
# Rex
...that's good. I guess at least something came of it.@
# Rex
Could you, uh, show us the... thing? The- what did you call it, <playername>? "Corruption?"@
# Yusanu
I can, just... one second. And don't touch it!!@
# Rex
Hm... weird. And you're saying this is invisible everywhere?@
# Yusanu
I think so. That's kind of what Soosu was implying. Strands of it tied up in everything...@
# Sui
...strands...?@
# Sui
Oh. Oh. So that's what... I've been...@
# Sui
The strands. I've been- I've been seeing them for a while, I just... didn't bring it up, because, ha, we had, um, more important, things, going on-@
# Sui
Everything has them. They're not, um, unaffected by the- the raging ocean, but it's more like... like they are the ocean, and- and-@
# Rex
Sui, calm down. You're talking too fast.@
# Sui
I could recognize five of them. I- I usually pull on blue and sometimes white, for my- my magic, but- but- but anyway, there was a sixth I could feel but couldn't see, and-@
# Sui
...and it's that. Right there. That's the sixth, and- and you're saying it's... the Queen?@
# Sui
I- I- I thought <playername> could see it too, and just... wasn't saying anything, so I n-never mentioned it, but... but. But you can't, can you?@
# Sui
...oh.@
# Sui
Oh, so... so it's just another thing wrong with me. Ha. Okay. That... makes sense. Of... of course.@
# Sui
Of course.@
# Rex
It's not... something wrong with you, Sui. Your magic, it's strong, isn't it? Maybe this is just another part of it.@
# Sui
Maybe. I... need to go think.@
# Rex
Sigh.@
# Yusanu
Should we... go after her?@
# Rex
I don't think anything we say is gonna get through to her right now. You saw it, she closed herself off at the end there.@
# Rex
We can try again later, after she calms down a little. Maybe she'll be more receptive to you than she has been to me.@
# Yusanu
Maybe...@
# Yuman
Hey, you, uh... didn't even flinch when I called you princess earlier! My charm must be wearing off, heh.@
# Zeph
Pfft. Wh...what charm?@
# Yuman
Ah, y'know. My manly man charm! Cause I'm so cool, and strong, and talented, right?@
# Zeph
Hm... n...no, that d- doesn't sound right... I don't th...think y- you're any of those!@
# Yuman
Ouch! My heart, Zeph, my heart! I can't believe it... to think, I'm not cool or strong or talented... how will I ever live now?@
# Zeph
Y- you'll m...manage!@
# Yuman
Hah! Yeah, guess I will.@
# Yuman
Zeph?@
# Zeph
Y...yeah?@
# Yuman
I missed you, man.@
# Zeph
Oh. I- I- uh, I m- m- missed you too...@
# Zeph
S...so... what team do y- you think you'll be on?@
# Yuman
Probably the main one in the tunnels, if I had to guess. Yulie's not gonna let me out of his sight, I bet.@
# Zeph
O...okay. Just... b- be careful, okay?@
# Yuman
Of course I will! Trust me. Cause, I've made up my mind...@
# Zeph
Oh? Y...you managed to p- pr- produce a thought?@
# Yuman
Yep! First one ever, if you can believe it!@
# Zeph
Heh. B...but, uh... t- tell me?@
# Yuman
Nah. Not gonna spoil the surprise. You'll just have to wait and see, my prince.@
# Rurie
Hmph. After that last attack from the crown, it feels like you're getting just a touch too close to my kill count, Cileon!@
# Cileon
It expected.@
# Rurie
Cileon! My goodness, how rude of you! My thing has always been being the lethal sneaky assassin, lurking in the shadows...@
# Cileon
Sneaky.@
# Rurie
No no no, but it is true, my dear friend! Well, perhaps not the sneaky part... but the rest remains intact!@
# Rurie
Hm? Oh, Cileon? Yes, it's quite simple once you get to know them. With just a little bit of squinting, the meaning becomes perfectly clear!@
# Cileon
Hgmh!@
# Rurie
Yes, exactly. Good one!@
# Cileon
New Fledgelings...@
# Rurie
Ah, we have expanded quite a bit, haven't we? And in such short order too! Fuhue's protocols are in shambles right now!@
# Rurie
But perhaps it's nice to let them fall by the wayside, for a time. We've met plenty of new friendly faces who would have never stood a chance otherwise!@
# Rurie
So all's well that ends well, I suppose. Besides, with these plans of ours, any additional help is appreciated, yes?@
# Cileon
Ready?@
# Rurie
Oh, quiet, you. You know just as well as I that we have a few days left! I don't need to be ready just yet, do I?@
# Rurie
But I suppose I'm ready for the coming challenge. I can't remember the last time I felt so excited for a mission to come! Goodness, what a rush.@
# Cileon
Deraj... Save you.@
# Rurie
Ha! Gravity's Monolith, that little old thing? Simple and easy work... And, excuse me, you did NOT save me! I was perfectly capable of getting out of that situation myself, thank you!@
# Rurie
I simply... ehm... wanted you to do something for once! Yes, silly Cileon, always on the... the back lines.@
# Rurie
Oh, don't look at me like that! Yes, yes, fine, I appreciate your help and support as always Cileon. Will that do?@
# Kaio
Mmn... you again.@
# Kaio
I did say this path'd only end in tragedy. Saw it comin' from a mile away.@
# Kaio
'Course, that don't make it any easier. No, it just makes it hurt more the last time you see 'em.@
# Kaio
Synny... I knew she was linin' up to burn herself to ash. Hoped the kids could keep her goin', but. Well, y'know how it goes.@
# Kaio
But Mora... now that'n hurts. Wasn't destined for nothin', should've had a long life lined up ahead of him.@
# Kaio
It's a damn shame. Always is. Always will be.@
# Kaio
Maybe you folks'll finally sort things through this time 'round. That'd sure be a nice surprise@
# Kaio
Ah... well, so it goes, so it goes. It'd be nice to be proven wrong, for once.@
# Kaio
You've got more folks to talk to, don't you? No need to waster your time on an old, bitter man like me.@
# Azael
Attention, everyone!@
# Azael
These past few days, we have all been hard at work, preparing for our assault on the crown!@
# Azael
Tomorrow, the final Festival of the rotation will begin in full. As such, today, we must make our final preparations, lay out the plans, and get into positions.@
# Azael
And, so... allow us to unveil Operation Godslayer!@
# Rex
We're splitting up into four groups, each with their own goals.@
# Rex
Group 1! The strike team that'll assault the front gates, distracting the crown's forces from our real attack coming from below!@
# Rex
We need to avoid putting ourselves at risk, as much as possible, while still drawing the army's attention.@
# Rex
I'll be leading the group, and I'm taking Sui, Zeph, and Cileon with me.@
# Rurie
My turn, then? Gourp 2, we're taking the citadel's Market Square by force! Through those neverending tunnels within the plateau, we'll strike where they least expect it!@
# Rurie
We'll be taking most of our forces - Fuhue, Yuman, Yulie, as well as the rest of the Canopy.@
# Quill
Ah, I'll be handling our third group. We will be responsible for communications and intelligence. Once the second group completes their objective, we will join them.@
# Quill
Yusanu, you are with me. And Captain Rurie, I will need your two best owls.@
# Azael
And, lastly... <playername>. Our fourth and final group. You, alone, will enter the citadel, with the aim of receiving an audience with the Queen.@
# Azael
Our plan hinges on your success... we need her, and as many Sovereigns as possible, distracted until our operation is completed.@
# Azael
Once word of <playername>'s capture reaches us, we will strike. We will assault the gates, and we will take control of a sector of the citadel!@
# Azael
For now, we will split up. Groups 1 and 4 will travel to Hyloch, and stay the night in preparation for tomorrow.@
# Sui
<playername>, we'll have to stop by the Blossom of Blades, too... We, um, need to see if we can get them to play their part.@
# Azael
Very well. That will be all! May fortune favour us on this coming day, and see us victorious in the end!@
# Fuhue
Hm. <playername>. Good luck out there.@
# Fuhue
I should inform you that if you are to fail, the rest of our operation will fall apart as well.@
# Fuhue
So, don't mess up. No pressure.@
# Cileon
Hmgh-@
# Cileon
See later. Hotel.@
# Yusanu
Sigh... another day I'm not on the front lines. Maybe Sui was right...@
# Yusanu
... Whatever. I know I'm not the best fighter. So... I guess I'll do what I can from here.@
# Yulie
...don't die out there.@
# Yuman
Man, I can't wait to get out there and kick some soldier ass!@
# Yuman
Ugh, can't tomorrow be here already? I'm sick of waiting around!@
# Yuman
Uh... yeah? I can't stay stuck here in this little cave for the rest of my life! I got things to do, places to be!@
# Yuman
HUH!!! Pfft- uh- erm- huh- you-... how'd you, uh... know...?@
# Rurie
Goodness, back off to Hyloch, are you? I'm very happy not to be joining you, thank you very much.@
# Rurie
But best of luck to you regardless! Find a good way to sneak Cileon in, eh?@
# Azael
Well, as we will not be seeing each other until this concludes...@
# Azael
Good luck. We will have an owl shadowing you, so we will know when to proceed.@
# Quill
This is... quite the task you've signed yourself up for, isn't it?@
# Quill
To think... you- aah- you're from beyond the province's walls. You have no stake in this conflict, and yet...@
# Quill
...well. We will forever be in your debt, if all goes to plan. I pray your mission will succeed.@
# Newspaper Merchant
Hello again- You really do just keep catching me at the worst times.@
# Newspaper Merchant
The shop is all closed up for the night. Though, out of curiosity, did you happen to catch today's edition?@
# Newspaper Merchant
I- oh dear! That's not formal conduct at all-@
# Sui
Ugh, we don't have time for this. Get out of the way.@
# NOTE
Newspaper Merchant: ...@
# Violent Heather
-nothing to do with the news, I just wanted to ask if I could change my codename? Turns out my aunt just had a daughter named Heather, and-@
# Crimson Dagger
Ah, put a pin that for a second? You two, latecomers? Water Grass, Shadow Bush, we have guidelines for these meetings-@
# Dusk Garden
No, Crim, you put a sock in it! These two are banned from the Blossom!@
# Thorn Blade
Wait, banned?! For what reason?@
# Resistance Members
*dramatic murmuring*@
# Dusk Garden
These two were caught fighting Crown soldiers and openly resisting arrest nearby House Thalas! They're putting our whole operation at risk just being here!@
# Dusk Garden
It's just like Toxic Thistle! They went gallivanting off who knows where, talking about much the same, and here we are in the same position- It can't happen again!@
# Bleeding Rose
Th-They- I was right?! Camellia, I was-@
# Wilted Camellia
Hush!! Hush, you're already on thin ice- Uh, wow! Really?@
# Sui
What operations, exactly?@
# Dusk Garden
Excuse me?! Without us here, spreading the truth and keeping up with the times, the Resistance would-@
# Sui
We'd never even heard of you before we got here. You've been doing nothing!@
# Sui
We were planning on asking you for help... but I guess that's out the window!@
# Sui
And at least we've got people that can do more than just... complain in a talentless editorial!!!@
# Resistance Members
*scandalized gasping*@
# Violent Heather
...you know what? I thought Dusk might've been overreacting before, but after that? Yeah. You're not wanted here! Get out!@
# Crimson Dagger
Openly flouting the Crown is a risk we can't take. Dusk Garden is right. I support the vote.@
# Thorn Blade
They were late, too. That's important.@
# Dusk Garden
So, you rabblerousers- For defying the Crown in such an unsafe way and jeopardizing our important work-@
# Thorn Blade
And for being late!@
# Dusk Garden
And for being late, you're hereby banned from the Blossom of Blades! Any objections?@
# Bleeding Rose
I-@
# Wilted Camellia
Rose-@
# Sui
... Not even you, huh?@
# Sui
Fine. Fine! We'll come up with something else, then!!@
# Sui
<playername>, let's get out of here.@
# Sui
I don't know what I expected... ugh!! I just thought maybe, they could...@
# Sui
Whatever. Rex was right, after all. They're not worth-@
# Bleeding Rose
W-W-W-WAAAAIT!!@
# Sui
Wha-@
# Bleeding Rose
Gaaah, ohohooowww...@
# Bleeding Rose
Aaah, sorrysorrysorry! I couldn't stop in time, I-@
# Bleeding Rose
No, nononono, that's not what- Sorry, sorry!! That was an accident, I promise!@
# Bleeding Rose
Ugf...y-yeah. Sorry, I just, I had to catch up to you, I got running, and-@
# Bleeding Rose
Look, I... A-anything. I want to help. Please, please let me help!@
# Sui
...really? You didn't stand up for us at the meeting, but...@
# Sui
What's different with you? Why do you want to help, when- when nobody else will!!@
# Bleeding Rose
...I... It's... Look, when I stumbled onto them, the Blossom, I thought- I always thought it'd be...more than...that.@
# Bleeding Rose
Hyloch gets a lot of news. You can't escape the gossip, the rumors. And, I've always wanted to try and help people. I'm not blind that...that I have it easy here.@
# Bleeding Rose
I want to do something, for people who aren't so lucky, but- But- I'm aware, that's all I am! I, I'm not smart, I'm not strong, I'm not sneaky, or, or anything!@
# Bleeding Rose
I thought that, that maybe, the Blossom would give me some kind of...direction. Teach me, point me at something I could do, or handle, but-@
# Bleeding Rose
It's just...more news! Hearing that it's even worse than I knew! And they're all in the same boat- They don't know what to do, and they're too scared to let anyone try!@
# Bleeding Rose
I can barely sleep, or, or keep food down, or get through the day without getting completely derailed thinking about other people suffering and how I'm not doing anything to stop it!@
# Bleeding Rose
If you interrupt I'm not gonna be able to keep talking please shut up til I'm done.@
# Bleeding Rose
All I've got is showing up. Being here. But that's not enough, that's not...anything! It's more than most people do, sure, but what does that matter to, to, to...@
# Bleeding Rose
To some...Agricultural District man who can't feed himself? Or some Auburn family that gets broken up cause their mom accidentally badmouths the Queen and gets jailed?@
# Bleeding Rose
But you! You're getting out there, you're taking the risks! You've got plans, and direction, and, and I've got to do something or else I'll go crazy!@
# Bleeding Rose
So...please. Tell me...tell me what I can do. Let me be useful, for once in my stupid freaking life, instead of sitting here like a depressed lump in the lap of luxury.@
# Wilted Camellia
...I had no idea this was such a burden on you, Rose. I knew you were worried, but...I didn't realize how much.@
# Bleeding Rose
It...it's... It's been like this for years. I don't know how much more I can handle, and I feel so selfish for saying that, when I'm...here.@
# Sui
You... really are serious, huh?@
# Sui
Well... um. We- we have big plans, and... with your ties to the papers, maybe we can make it happen.@
# Sui
We're going to kill Sovereign Majin, and topple the Queen's hold on Fruma.@
# Bleeding Rose
Wh- You- For real?!@
# Sui
So- so we need you to spread the word. Do whatever you can to make it big news, and... and get everyone here in an uproar about it at the festival tomorrow.@
# Sui
We, um. We need that distraction to pull it off. So... are you up for it?@
# Bleeding Rose
...I... ...I...@
# Wilted Camellia
...Rose. I think we can do this. I have a printing press at home.@
# Bleeding Rose
You're...C-Camellia, you're actually with me this time?@
# Wilted Camellia
Yeah. I've been saying "next time for sure" enough. It's time to put my money where my mouth is.@
# Wilted Camellia
We'll...we'll make calling cards. Spread them around. You're good with words, and art- you can handle the design.@
# Bleeding Rose
And you'll...f-finally, we'll... I can actually... Thank you! Both of you! You can...definitely count on us!@
# Sui
I'm... glad there's still people willing to help. Even here.@
# Sui
We should, um, get some rest. Before tomorrow. Come on, let's get back to the hotel.@
# Newspaper Merchant
You are no longer welcome in this establishment.@
# Gendarme Soldier
HALT!@
# Gendarme Soldier
Wait... You're...@
# Gendarme Soldier
I REQUIRE ASSISTANCE!@
# Capital Soldier
You... you're <playername>. The most wanted terrorist in the province.@
# Capital Soldier
Soldiers! Don't let down you guard.@
# Capital Soldier
...what. That was... easy...@
# Gendarme Soldier
Didn't that one Sovereign say...@
# Capital Soldier
How could she have possibly...?@
# Capital Soldier
Doesn't matter. <playername>, you are under arrest for terrorism and multiple counts of first degree murder!@
# Her Majesty
Sovereigns. We meet here today to discuss this ongoing headache which has persisted for far too long.@
# Sovereign Majin
And why has it persisted, I wonder? Perhaps, could it be-@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
Don't even start, Thalas. In fact, let me begin the summation! The simplest form of the problem is that we don't have our full numbers devoted to a solution!@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
I fought the Cursed nearly to a standstill, and my power's only increased since then! I can divide them out if you plug me into the equation again.@
# Sovereign Majin
Oh, and you're the man for the job? Behold, the oh-so-great Sovereign Zhiraok "Third time's the estimated solution" Nasin! How terrifying.@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
You mindless monomial- If you want me to ennumerate on your flaws, I'll factor that in right away! Let's look at the tally!@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
Soosu messed up my calculations and let them escape, and still won't say why! And Sovereign Gikyo was divided by 0 degrees after they tried to apprehend the Cursed!@
# Sovereign Tasim
As if that's a loss to be mourned. Good riddance.@
# Sovereign Majin
Now now, settle down. Yes, perhaps our ranger had their... mmm, psychotic tendencies? I certainly wouldn't have wanted to cross them on a bad day!@
# Sovereign Majin
But still, they proved a valuable asset! Who will train our changeling spies now? And how long might it take to train a replacement? Years? Dec-@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
And YOU, Thalas! A TOUR! All this power and mastery you can't drop your decibels over and you use NONE of it, you factoring fraud?!@
# Sovereign Two
It seemed unlikely they would give up their information if met with aggression. It was the preferable outcome.@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
Remember the order of operations? If the Cursed remains a variable here you won't be able to input that important data for your mission elsewhere- and you're overlooking an obvious angle!@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
Instead of wasting the lives of our soldiers- our people- You could've gotten the info, and then used some of that "phenomenal cosmic power" while their back was turned!@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
And Sovereign Tasim, I'm sorry to say, your prior intersections with the Cursed equal out to a conflict of interest. You've let that rogue integer go how many times now?@
# Sovereign Tasim
...it won't be a concern anymore.@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
At least your irrationality has a basis. I'd be a hypocrite to act otherwise. But your duties to the crown are more important.@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
And has anyone else got an excuse for being so obtuse? I'm not hearing any yet!@
# Gendarme Commander
Apologies for the disruption, Sovereigns, Your Majesty. The Spymaster requested she be alerted regarding certain events.@
# Sovereign Two
Yes, thank you, Lord Commander. I'm afraid I'll need to take my leave for the time being. Carry on without me.@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
And there's my answer!! No one else has anything to say, our Spymaster can't even be bothered to share her intel, and the problem. Remains. Unsolved!@
# Her Majesty
That is enough, Sovereign Nasin! Your frustration is understandable, but-@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
With all due respect, Your Majesty, we are exponentially far past frustration! A killer at large, and the objectively most well-suited person to solve the problem is...benched?!@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
I've only grown stronger since my failures, and only interference stopped me the second time! No one else is suited for this, the plan is obvious-@
# Sovereign Majin
Why, a plan! My, what a wonderful idea- we're finally getting somewhere! Goodness, I thought we'd never hear the end of it.@
# Sovereign Majin
Your Majesty, if the Sovereign Nasin has finally concluded his needless tirade, may I take the floor?@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
YOU-@
# Her Majesty
You may, Sovereign Thalas.@
# Sovereign Majin
How wonderful. Now, as Zhiraok had just helpfully revealed, the Spymaster and I had something of a meeting with our delightfully persistent blight.@
# Sovereign Majin
The details are not important- any information gleaned has already made its way to those who need it! Which would be... ah, everyone here besides Nasin! Funny how things work out, mmn?@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
WHAT IS-@
# Sovereign Majin
As for why we did not take them in, then and there? They are not the heart of this disease of rebellion. If we remove one, we only galvanize the rest.@
# Sovereign Majin
We must carve them out in one fell swoop. To that end - our dear Spymaster had placed a tracking spell on their two lovely rescued companions.@
# Sovereign Majin
We know where they are hiding out, and the Wings have been stationed in wait for our signal to strike. Our enemies are cornered.@
# Her Majesty
Excellent work, Majin. Once this meeting has adjourned, I expect your soldiers to capture them promptly.@
# Her Majesty
This ordeal is tiring... unfortunately, it would seem one execution has proven not to be enough.@
# Her Majesty
Had that brat, Soosu, not thrown her tantrum, perhaps it would have been manageable. But the people are beginning to talk. And we cannot allow such unrest.@
# Her Majesty
We will execute the remaining dissidents at the festival, and finally rid ourselves of this lasting annoyance.@
# Sovereign Tasim
Is that really necessary? If you can take them all captive, you've already solved the problem. It just seems-@
# Sovereign Majin
It's simply a matter of sending a message, Sovereign. Show the public what happens to those who turn against the crown, and it dissuades them from following in those footsteps!@
# Sovereign Majin
Really, I understand you're new around here, but catch up, would you? The rest of us don't have the time or patience to wait around while you... ah, get with the program.@
# Sovereign Soosu
Oh. It's you. So they got you in the end, then.@
# Sovereign Soosu
I did kinda expect that to happen. Was just looking for a way out, and... figured it'd be better to try than not.@
# Sovereign Soosu
Yus still doing alright out there? Can't say I really... care about the rest of you.@
# Sovereign Soosu
Hm! Well, that's good. Good he's still got a chance at life, unlike...@
# Sovereign Soosu
...well, s'not like I was living much anyway, so. Really, what's the difference?@
# Sovereign Soosu
Oh, sure, she can dismantle all my golems all she wants! Take them apart piece by piece by PIECE right in front of me!!!@
# Sovereign Soosu
It's not like I've already DONE THAT a million times already! It's not like SHE'S the one who taught me that method of stress relief in the FIRST PLACE, noooom no no no, now it's special!!@
# Sovereign Soosu
And so what if it is!!! SO WHAT if I had to watch Flowers fall apart BIT by little BIT!!! SO WHAT if she'll keep me STUCK here forever and ever and ever and EVER!!!@
# Sovereign Soosu
It's all just the same. Not alive, not dead, just STUCK!! Only this time, it's all out in the open for everyone to see.@
# Sovereign Soosu
So who cares. Really, who cares? Z'll run my district better than I ever did. That's all anyone cares about, anyway.@
# Sovereign Two
Once more we meet, <playername>. THough this time, it seems you have played the first hand.@
# Sovereign Two
So, this is the path you wish to take? A risk, certainly... you cannot guarantee a favorable result.@
# Sovereign Two
Will it pay off, I wonder? Or have you thrown your life away for nothing?@
# Sovereign Two
...I suppose we'll find out in due time.@
# Sovereign Two
These cells are quite the marvel, aren't they? A complex netting which suppresses all magic within. It's almost like a dead zone in the Weave... but not quite.@
# Sovereign Two
It's remarkable work, Soosu. I'd never seen anything like it before. It has certainly proven useful many times in the decades since its invention.@
# Sovereign Two
Have you reconsidered my proposal yet? The option remains open, as always.@
# Sovereign Two
Hm. Well, regardless, I should inform you that Her Majesty is scheduled for another visit tonight.@
# Sovereign Two
Mmn. If you insist.@
# Sovereign Two
You are very fortunate, <playername>, that I'm the one here to collect you. You'll have your audience with Her Majesty.@
# Sovereign Two
Let's see if your gamble pays off, shall we?@
# Sovereign Two
Follow me.@
# Sovereign Two
Stand here.@
# Sovereign Majin
Oh, for heavens' sake- Spymaster, what is the meaning of this?! Why are they here?@
# Sovereign Two
They had requested an audience with Her Majesty. A possibility which had been communicated to them prior.@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
What is this miscalculation?! We are all together with the murderer, they've got zero chance to win! Your Majesty, ple-@
# Her Majesty
Sovereign Nasin, I have just about had enough of your interruptions today. I will permit them this audience.@
# Her Majesty
You have been a thorn in my side ever since you first arrived in my province, it would seem. Quite the annoyance.@
# Her Majesty
And it would seem it is indeed your presence which has galvanized each assorted group of petulant children into action!@
# Her Majesty
So perhaps my dear Sovereign is right. Why should I grant you this allowance? I would be well within my right to execute you alongside your companions.@
# Her Majesty
And yet, certainly, you would prove a valuable ally in the coming days. You've proven your value in maintaining Their balance.@
# Her Majesty
But in the end, it falls on you to prove whether or not you are worth the effort. You have come here willingly, which is the first step. Now, take the second.@
# Her Majesty
Oh, I suppose it makes no difference if you know or not. Either you are aligned with us, or you are out of the picture entirely.@
# Her Majesty
What are we planning? To delve deep into the Dark's Claim itself, to root out the source of its added weight on the scales.@
# Her Majesty
It has acquired power beyond its means, and if it is not dealt with, that little parasite you killed will prove only the beginning of its conquest.@
# Her Majesty
Therein lies the reason for the tournament, all those weeks ago. To select a candidate for the task. Powerful, knowledgeable, loyal.@
# Her Majesty
And so, for one final time, I will give this opportunity to you. Show me whether you may be considered an asset, or if you are nothing more than the nuisance you have shown yourself to be.@
# Her Majesty
How, indeed... you have cost me two of my Sovereigns thus far, have disrupted the yearly Festival rotation, and have killed dozens of my soldiers.@
# Her Majesty
It is no simple task, making up for such acts. And I would require significant assurance that it will not happen again.@
# Her Majesty
Perhaps, the truth of the matter is that you cannot. You have cause me far, far too many problems to simply-@
# Her Majesty
They are very simple. Denounce your allies, and allow this little rebellion to be washed away once more, as it has many times before.@
# Her Majesty
You are not special, you know. The people do have the knack for rising up in such childish tantrums. But as has been proven time and time again, nothing is beyond my means to bury.@
# Her Majesty
So. What will it be? Have you come to your senses? Or-@
# Her Majesty
A disappointing outcome... but not altogether unexpected. I did not think you would change your stance so quickly.@
# Her Majesty
Truly, then, all you have done is wasted my time. And that, I am afraid I will not abide.@
# Her Majesty
You will not see the light of day again, <playername>. Your allies will fall, and you will not see it happen, but you will know-@
# Gendarme Commander
Sovereigns! Your Majesty! The terrorists...they have launched an assault on the Citadel gates!@
# Gendarme Commander
And the people of Hyloch...they are in a panic from a dissident's proclamation...the imminent death of a Sovereign!@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
ANOTHER?! I swear, if we ignore a statement of that value-@
# Sovereign Majin
Oh, shut it, Nasin.@
# Sovereign Majin
Commander, explain the situation on the way. Worry not, Your Majesty, I'll take care to ensure the fruition of our discussed plans for the festival.@
# Her Majesty
...very well. See to it.@
# Her Majesty
A clever ploy, I will grant you that. But I tire of these games. You have proven yourself a waste of effort. You will be afforded no more opportunities.@
# Her Majesty
Sovereign Two, I expect you to dispose of this problem of ours.@
# Her Majesty
In the meantime... it would seem the populace has forgotten who holds control in this province. Perhaps they could use a reminder.@
# Her Majesty
Sovereign Zhiraok, Sovereign Tasim. I expect the two of you to join me for the festival.@
# Sovereign Zhiraok
I...fine. Yes, Your Majesty.@
# Sovereign Tasim
...this is really where you choose to stand your ground?@
# Sovereign Tasim
... Goodbye, <playername>.@
# Sovereign Two
How fortunate for you. It seems the cards keep falling in your favour.@
# Sovereign Two
Do not get ahead of yourself. I am still deciding.@
# Sovereign Two
It would be simpler to dispose of you now. Every notion, each flaw - you have proven them true countless times over.@
# Sovereign Two
What use do I have for an unpredictable actor, when there are many more reliable options resting in the wings?@
# Sovereign Two
But now that you are a known variable, in your absence, it would seem the shards destabilize. Why? I cannot fathom the reason.@
# Sovereign Two
Then I am left with only one option. It is unfavorable... but I suppose it will have to do.@
# Sovereign Two
You will bear witness to the uncountable shards of shattered futures. You will see the coming end. And you will prove to me you are a worthwhile alternative.@
# Sovereign Two
Is this your reflection? Emptiness? A bottomless well where your self should be stored?@
# Sovereign Two
And yet, you seem hardly affected by the lack... how peculiar. Is this the source of your strength?@
# Sovereign Two
How very troubling. But for now... it will do nicely. Perhaps you will finally come to understand.@
# Sovereign Two
A shard. Actions taken, decisions made, and the consequences that spiral outwards on and on and on.@
# Sovereign Two
This should seem familiar. Will you put the pieces together?@
# Sovereign Two
The Shade, the Neverending Night, the Darkness lurking in the deep... lying in wait for the right time to strike.@
# Sovereign Two
It holds the upper hand, you know. Even with your recent strikes against it. And oh, it has grown to hate you for that, hasn't it?@
# Sovereign Two
Do you expect it to hold back? Its nature is to take, consume, repurpose. And it finally holds the means.@
# Sovereign Two
And another. Different actions, different decisions, yet the results remain conclusive. Mirrored, in all the ways which matter.@
# Sovereign Two
Do you see? Do you see it now? The futility? The nigh-inevitability of the coming end?@
# Sovereign Two
The Dawn, the Piercing Radiance, the Light which casts judgement from above. Blinding all who dare stand in its way.@
# Sovereign Two
It plays at divinity, claims benevolence... but its nature is no different from the Shade. It will discard the pieces on the baord once they no longer serve a purpose.@
# Sovereign Two
Removing one actor is not enough. Removing both is near-impossible. What option does that leave?@
# Sovereign Two
And here, the final bitter truth. You claim to care for our province? For the people living within?@
# Sovereign Two
Then look upon this final outcome... and do not turn your gaze.@
# Sovereign Two
Through inaction, this is where the future leads. Dawn or Dusk, it matters not - all will fall to ruin.@
# Sovereign Two
If not Her, who would tip the scales?@
# Sovereign Two
Would anyone dare?@
# Sovereign Two
Would you?@
# Sovereign Two
...How long has it been, now? Years and years and years... all of it erased, destroyed, and still I remain.@
# Sovereign Two
It was the only choice I could have made, then. Anyone else would have done the same.@
# Sovereign Two
Even now, knowing what I do... would I have followed through? Would I have still...?@
# Sovereign Two
I should not expect answers from ghosts. If it's all to be forgotten... so be it. They're my mistakes to bear.@
# Sovereign Two
...ah. I see now my error. Very clever, traversing the shards and reaching though the fractured web into my own past.@
# Sovereign Two
But you are not entitled to this intrusion. And you will receive nothing more.@
# Sovereign Two
Emerge.@
# Sovereign Two
A satisfactory showing. Perhaps you will manage to surprise me, after all.@
# Sovereign Two
Then I will leave the rest to fate. Either you live, or you die. Both outcomes will resolve favorably.@
# Sovereign Two
If you are so desperate to change this province... prove it.@
# Rurie
Hey <playername>! Quick!@
# Rurie
No time to stay and chat! Come with me.@
# Rurie
...phew! Finally, some time to breathe. "Lightly defended" is perhaps an understatement... though, that's just Aelumia Citadel for you!@
# Rurie
Ah... goodness. We're used to battling regional guards, or constables - perhaps a wing at most, rarely? But they simply do not compare to these gendarme.@
# Rurie
We have... learned that the hard way. Three casualties. Two foxes, and one owl.@
# Rurie
Preparations are in order for burial rights, but we are still deep in the operation! No time to grieve just yet.@
# Rurie
They knew the risks, as do we all. Joining the Canopy - properly, mind you, not like you did - comes with a willingness to die for the cause, if necessary.@
# Rurie
...but enough about that! You live! Standing before me, in one piece and not entirely disintegrated! I take it all went well on your end?@
# Rurie
Excellent! You know, you were beginning to worry us a little. You were in there quite a while longer than we expected.@
# Rurie
However well enough it was, it would seem it was plenty good enough for our needs! So, I suppose we can write this one off as a success.@
# Rurie
Well, it could always be worse! As I mentioned- disintegration was one such proposed outcome... Fuhue really does have the strangest ideas about "fun."@
# Rurie
Hm... well, I would think "not really" would mean "rotting in prison for all of time," but I suppose we have different definitions.@
# Rurie
In any case - welcome to the market square? Quite a lovely place, isn't it?@
# Rurie
We, ah... are holding some residents captive, in the hopes the crown will be less likely to go on a full offense! What with all the high-standing citizens around.@
# Rurie
Not to worry, though, we do not plan on hurting innocent people! Physically, at least - emotionally could not be helped, given the whole... holding hostage thing.@
# Rurie
You'll be happy to hear we recently received word from our owls that the gates assault group has returned to Hyloch! We'll be working to get them in here soon.@
# Rurie
What else, what else... owls are stationed on a rotation to defend the walls and keep watch. Foxes are ready to defend the front gates at a moment's notice.@
# Rurie
If you'd like a detailed schedule, you'll have to find Fuhue - it's too much information to keep hold of, personally!@
# Rurie
Speaking of, the others would surely be glad to hear you're safe! Go on and tell them, would you?@
# Rurie
Well, go on! Find the others and tell them you're safe, would you?@
# Azael
We need to get a plan established, and fast. Time is running out.@
# Yuman
Ey, <playername>, you made it!!!@
# Yuman
How did it go?@
# Yuman
Yeah? Can't say that's surprising, since... y'know. Dealing with the Queen.@
# Yuman
As for me... I got to join one of the Fox units. We're defending the zone from assaults from the crown!@
# Yuman
It... feels good. Finally getting to get my hands dirty, and make a difference. Yulie never would've let me do something like this before.@
# Yuman
...I don't think I'd have had the courage for it, if it wasn't for Zeph.@
# Yuman
Like... I dunno. He barely even hesitated back in the Roughworks, before jumping in to help a random woman he didn't even know!!@
# Yuman
And... I want to be like that, y'know! Confident enough to do that sorta thing.@
# Yuman
...don't, uh, tell him I said all that though!! Ha. It's a little embarrassing to actually say out loud.@
# Yuman
You're gonna head over to him and the others soon though, right? Tell him... uh... something. That I hope he's okay? I dunno, I'll come up with something.@
# Yuman
Hey, have you talked to Azael yet? He's in the command center they've set up in the bank.@
# Yulie
Oh, <playername>, you're alright! That's a relief.@
# Yulie
I'd ask you for more details... but somehow I've ended up with responsibilities here. Sigh.@
# Yulie
I've been trying to help Fuhue keep the owl units on schedule... but, DAMN!@
# Yulie
Why is everything so precise?! The current squad needs to switch out at... exactly 3:13! Why?! Who needs this level of specificity?!@
# Yulie
...have you talked to Azael and Quill yet? I think they were waiting for news about you, in the bank.@
# Fuhue
Oh, not now. UGH! Where did those deers put today's evening rations?!@
# Fuhue
Oh. It's you.@
# Fuhue
You didn't get killed. Good.@
# Fuhue
Hm? No. Simply stating an observation.@
# Fuhue
You're welcome.@
# Fuhue
Either way. I had the deers bring rations and quipment with us, but in the chaos it seems they have not followed my established sorting system! Everything is a mess.@
# Fuhue
And now not only do I need to maintain schedules for the foxes and owls, because Rurie is a mess, but I also have to find where our supplies are!@
# Fuhue
At least Yulie has offered to help keep track of the owls' movements. That's one less thing to worry about.@
# Fuhue
I need to get back to finding tonight's food supplies. Maybe you can go be useful elsewhere?@
# Fuhue
... You could try telling Master Azael you're alive. He'll be in the command station in the bank.@
# Yuman
Y'know, it's nice to finally get a break from guarding for a bit! I've been at it for hours...@
# Yulie
Sigh... it's nearly time for the next unit rotation. Talk to you later.@
# Fuhue
Weapon crates... check. Water... check.@
# Quill
...and we've heard nothing from Hyloch?@
# Azael
Not yet, I am afraid. The festival will be starting within an hour or so, though...@
# Yusanu
<playername>, you're back!@
# Azael
Ah, how wonderful! You have survived. That makes three of four teams now accounted for.@
# Azael
Yes... it would seem the owls are struggling to get ahold of group 1.@
# Quill
We did, shortly after the attack. But since then, owls have been struggling to make contact. They should have arrived at the hotel, but...@
# Yusanu
I'm starting to worry... I know we don't have instant communication, but even still, it's been a while...@
# Azael
Hmm. Military activity has increased drastically ever since we took control. We know the owls are struggling to move from here to Hyloch.@
# Azael
It could be something, or it could very well be nothing. There is little we can do but wait.@
# Rurie
Master Azael! Oh, ah, and others- news have arrived from the owls!@
# Azael
Good, or bad?@
# Rurie
Bad, I fear. There's quite the commotion in Hyloch - the streets are crawling with soldiers, and the people of the city have been gathered on the festival grounds.@
# Quill
Ahead of schedule... do we know which Sovereigns are present?@
# Rurie
Thalas, naturally. And likely the Queen as well, given the circumstances.@
# Yusanu
Damn it... we need to get people to Hyloch! Our- our friends, they're-@
# Rurie
Yes, we must, but I cannot afford to leave my position here... and I don't believe we can spare any of our fighters...@
# Rurie
Ah! Yes, that will do. Come, I'll show you the way out of the citadel.@
# Quill
<playername>... good luck. We- aah- we cannot afford to lose any more of our people. Get them back to us safely...@
# Rurie
<playername>, right this way!@
# Rurie
Use this tunnel - it'll bring you near the entrance of the citadel. When you're done, use it from the other side to get back to us...@
# Rurie
...though, ah, take care not to let any of the crown's soldiers follow you through? I'm not sure we can afford the stress!@
# Rurie
We're nearing the end, just got to stick the landing. Now, go get 'em!@


# Достроено вручную по вики
# NOTE
Ready to go now!@Готов идти!
# NOTE
Sounds good!@Звучит хорошо!
# NOTE
I'm not sure...@Не уверен...
# NOTE
What? Why?@Что? Почему?
# NOTE
How are you feeling?@Как ты себя чувствуешь?
# NOTE
You don't sound fine.@На «нормально» не похоже.
# NOTE
Thoughts on the plan?@Что думаешь о плане?
# NOTE
Ready to see the Canopy again?@Готов снова увидеть Кэнопи?
# NOTE
What's phase two?@Что такое второй этап?
# NOTE
How are you really?@Как ты на самом деле?
# NOTE
What do you think of the plan?@Как тебе план?
# NOTE
Give me a moment...@Дай мне секунду...
# Wings Commander Kaezu
You're the insurgents everyone is on the lookout for! MEN, TO ARMS! CAPTURE THEM!@Вы те самые повстанцы, которых все ищут! ВСЕМ К ОРУЖИЮ! ЗАХВАТИТЬ ИХ!
# NOTE
Let's meet the Canopy.@Пошли знакомиться с Кэнопи.
# NOTE
You were kind of hard on her.@Ты был с ней немного жёстким.
# NOTE
What're you doing?@Что ты делаешь?
# NOTE
What's wrong?@Что случилось?
# NOTE
Where's everyone else?@Где все остальные?
# NOTE
What are you doing?@Что ты делаешь?
# NOTE
I think I know what it is.@Кажется, я знаю, что это.
# NOTE
You tell them about the Corruption you've seen in Wynn. About what it does to the land and the people.@Ты рассказываешь им о Коррупции, которую видел в Винне. О том, что она делает с землёй и людьми.
# NOTE
You... don't tell them why you think it's here. About the Queen. It'd be best to tell everyone at the same time.@Ты... не говоришь, почему, по твоему мнению, она здесь. О Королеве. Лучше сказать всем сразу.
# NOTE
I'll tell you later.@Расскажу позже.
# NOTE
How did you get here?@Как ты сюда попал?
# NOTE
I'm glad you're ok.@Рад, что с тобой всё в порядке.
# NOTE
I'm sorry for lying to you.@Прости, что лгал тебе.
# NOTE
Sure!@Конечно!
# NOTE
Not yet.@Ещё нет.
# NOTE
You suddenly remember. Tasim told you the Queen wanted to speak to you. Maybe you could get an audience...?@Ты вдруг вспоминаешь. Тасим говорил, что Королева хочет с тобой поговорить. Может, удастся добиться аудиенции...?
# NOTE
She wanted to meet with me.@Она хотела встретиться со мной.
# NOTE
I could get an audience.@Я мог бы добиться аудиенции.
# NOTE
Tell them what you know.@Расскажи им, что знаешь.
# NOTE
You tell them about the War of the Realms. Of Light and Dark and War.@Ты рассказываешь им о Войне Миров. О Свете, Тьме и Войне.
# NOTE
You tell them about Corruption. About how it has affected Wynn, and how the recruits Fruma sends help keep it at bay.@Ты рассказываешь им о Коррупции. О том, как она поразила Винн, и как новобранцы из Фрумы помогают сдерживать её.
# NOTE
You tell them about the Queen. About what she is, what she was. That killing her won't be as easy as-@Ты рассказываешь им о Королеве. О том, что она такое, чем была. Что убить её будет не так просто, как-
# NOTE
Everyone has dispersed into various groups.. you can talk to them, or go rest right now.@Все разошлись по группам. Можешь поговорить с ними или сразу пойти отдохнуть.
# Sui
I could recognize five of them. I- I usually pull on blue and sometimes white, for my- my magic, but- but- but anyway, I can see them, red-blue-green-white-yellow, but-@Я узнавала пять из них. Я обычно тяну синее и иногда белое для своей- своей магии, но- но- в общем, я вижу их - красный-синий-зелёный-белый-жёлтый, но-
# Sui
But it's not just them, there- there was always something else, s-something different, something I could feel but couldn't see, and- a-and-@Но дело не только в них, там- там всегда было что-то ещё, ч-что-то другое, что я могла чувствовать, но не видела, и- и-
# NOTE
I don't see them.@Я их не вижу.
# NOTE
You probably shouldn't interrupt their reunion.@Наверное, не стоит прерывать их встречу.
# NOTE
You understood all that?@Ты всё это понял?
# NOTE
In a hurry?@Торопишься?
# NOTE
Just ask him out already...@Ну пригласи его уже...
# NOTE
...uh, Sui-@...э, Суи-
# NOTE
What was that for?@Это зачем было?
# NOTE
We get it, we're out.@Поняли, уходим.
# NOTE
Are you alright?@Ты в порядке?
# NOTE
It looks like everyone else has already gone out. It's just you, now.@Похоже, все уже вышли. Теперь только ты.
# NOTE
I'm turning myself in.@Я сдаюсь.
# NOTE
Let's hope I'm not stuck here forever...@Будем надеяться, я здесь не застряну навсегда...
# NOTE
Soosu?@Суусу?
# NOTE
He is.@Он такой.
# NOTE
What are you planning?@Что ты замышляешь?
# NOTE
How do I prove it?@Как мне это доказать?
# NOTE
What are your terms?@Каковы твои условия?
# NOTE
I won't join you.@Я не стану к вам примыкать.
# NOTE
So will you let me go?@Так ты меня отпустишь?
# NOTE
For the most part.@В основном.
# NOTE
Well enough!@Достаточно хорошо!
# NOTE
They seem busy right now. Best to talk to the others first.@Они сейчас, похоже, заняты. Лучше сначала поговорить с остальными.
# NOTE
I'm alive!@Я жив!
# NOTE
Slight issues@Небольшие трудности
# NOTE
Disappointed?@Разочарован?
# NOTE
Appreciate the concern.@Ценю беспокойство.
# NOTE
Three?@Три?
# NOTE
I thought we'd heard from them?@Я думал, мы уже получили от них весть?
# NOTE
I'll go.@Я пойду.

# добавлено с вики
...oh, Player. Hi.@...о, <playername>. Привет.
Hey Player.@Привет, <playername>.
Hey, Player.@Эй, <playername>.
