Chapter 2 After Battle NEW

~~~ENDING SCENE~~~

[OpenFarLeft][LoadFace][0x02][0x01]
So, what'd you find, Maxim?[A]
[OpenRight][LoadFace][0x1F][0x01]
My apologies, sire,[A]
but it appears that only one
of the brigands' stables have [A]
been used recently.[A]
[OpenFarLeft]
[ToggleMouthMove]...[ToggleMouthMove]So they didn't have [Tact]?[A]
[OpenRight]
No, sire.[A]
[OpenFarLeft]
Did they even steal [Tact]?![A]
[OpenRight]
It would appear not.
[OpenFarLeft][CloseEyes]
I[ToggleMouthMove]...[.....][ToggleMouthMove]I can't believe this.[A]
I'm never going to see [Tact]
again, am I? This is the end.[A]
All those years together[ToggleMouthMove]...[.....][ToggleMouthMove]
nothing but memories now.[A]
I might actually have to
learn to fight unmounted![A]
[OpenFarRight][LoadFace][0xA5][0x01]
Lord Rokevin?[A]
[OpenFarLeft]
We should have a ceremony for [Tact]
once we return home.[A]
Yes, a grand festival![A]
[OpenFarRight]
Uh, is he going to be okay?[A]
[OpenRight][ToggleSmile]
I assure you, he will be fine.
What brings you to us?[A][ToggleSmile]
[OpenFarRight]
Oh, yes. I was sent by Lord Elfred.[A]
He requests your immediate presence
at Castle Fheg.[A]
[OpenRight]
Understood. I thank you.
Prince Rokevin?[A]
[OpenFarLeft]
[ToggleMouthMove]...[ToggleMouthMove]with horse decorations,
and a horse parade,[A]
and pin the tail on the[ToggleMouthMove]...[.....][ToggleMouthMove][OpenEyes]
what?! What is it, Max?![A]
What do you want? Can't
you see I'm busy planning?[A]
[OpenRight]
Your father has requested that we
make for the royal castle immediately.[A]
[OpenFarLeft]
Huh, what? Oh, yeah, sure.
Let's go do that.[A][X]

~~~ELFRED~~~

[OpenMidLeft][LoadFace][0x02][0x01][ToggleSmile]
Finally, home sweet home.[A]
Maxim, tell the servants to draw
a bath for me and make me dinner.[A]
I'll be relaxing in my room.[A][ToggleSmile]
[OpenMidRight][LoadFace][0x4F][0x01]
Now now, Rokevin.
Don't get too comfortable.[A]
[OpenMidLeft]
Dad? What do you mean?[A]
Please don't say I
have to go out again.[A]
[OpenMidRight]
Exactly so. Why do you think I
called you back here?[A]
[OpenMidLeft]
I don't have a horse, you know![A]
[ToggleMouthMove]...[ToggleMouthMove]Why did you call
me back here?[A]
[OpenMidRight]
While you were away, we received
word from an Ascanian messenger.[A]
It seems they are under
attack by Nasith forces,[A]
and have requested our aid
in defeating the invaders.[A]
[OpenMidLeft]
Nasith? That tiny little country
south of Ascana?[A]
Do they even have a military?
Whatever, Augustus can handle it.[A]
He may not be the charming and
masterful leader that I am,[A]
but he's not stupid. What does this
have to do with me, anyway?[A]
Why can't you just send the wyvern
knights over for assistance?[A]
[OpenMidRight]
While it is true that they would arrive
in Ascanian territory faster,[A]
Commander Lydia is not present
to lead the sortie,[A]
and I would rather not send over most
of our main force as reinforcements,[A]
without a proper commander.[A]
As such, you and your guard shall
serve as Augustus' reinforcements.[A]
I have already prepared the
supplies necessary for the expedition.[A]
You will be leaving tomorrow,
at the break of dawn.[A]
[OpenMidLeft]
Tomorrow?! That's way too soon!
I was gonna do a parade![A]
[OpenMidRight]
Oh? Shall I ask Nasith to delay
their assault until you feel ready[A]
to fight against them? I suggest you
make ready to leave.[A]
Before I forget, here's a bit of gold.
I expect you to use it wisely,[A]
and only when absolutely required.[A]
[OpenMidRight]
In addition, I've contracted a group
of mercenaries to assist you.[A]
They will be meeting you on
the border of Fheg and Ascana.[A]
Their leader is a woman
by the name of Isolde.[A]
Make sure you do not miss them.[A]
[OpenMidLeft]
Agh, fine!
This is all so stupid![A]
First my horse gets stolen,
and now this![A][MoveFarFarRight][X]

~~~AFTER ROKEVIN LEAVES~~~

[OpenMidRight][LoadFace][0x4F][0x01][OpenMidLeft][LoadFace][0x1F][0x01]
Milord,[A]
are you sure that it was wise
to let the boy lead the sortie?[A]
If it is necessary, I am willing[A]
to lead a small force[A]
into Ascanian territory
in place of Rokevin.[A]
[OpenMidRight]
I appreciate the offer,[A]
my friend, but I will stand
by this decision.[A]
I will not be around forever,
and the boy must learn[A]
sooner rather than later.[A]
[OpenFarLeft][ToggleSmile]
I understand.[A]
I shall guide him
as best as I am able to.[A]
[OpenMidRight]
Thank you. I have faith
that you'll do well.[A][X]