Defending Talrega/Script

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Before battle Ike I got it. Soren Ike, just a bit more...Would you mind hearing my report on our last battle? Ike Uh, sure. Go ahead, please. Soren Very well. Soren ...This can only mean one thing: the enemy knows exactly how we are going to move. With your permission, I'll begin an investigation to see if there's anyone suspicious among the troops......Ike? Ike ... Soren Ike? Are you all right? Ike Hm? , yes...Sorry. What is it? Soren Nothing. I was just giving you the standard update. Shall I put it off till later? Ike No, sorry, but can you start over from the beginning? I'll pay attention this time. Soren Understood. Titania Good morning, you two. What's wrong, Ike? You look so sleepy! Ike I've...had a lot on my mind. I meant to sleep last night, but I was up thinking. Before I knew it, it was morning. Titania Really? I never thought I'd hear that. Ike didn't sleep because he was thinking. I wonder if Soren will start being polite... Ike Listen, Titania... Can I just-- Mist B-Brother! Ike! Ike What's wrong, Mist? Mist What am I going to do, Ike? My medallion's gone! Ike What? It's gone? Titania No!! Mist What am I going to do? It was my only memento of Mother-- Ike Did you drop it? Or put it somewhere and forget? Something like that? Mist No! I always carry it with me! I would never lose it! I had it before I went to bed last night... It vanished while I was sleeping! Sniff...waaaa... Ike Don't cry. It's not your fault. Mist But...but... Ike I said don't cry! I'll find it! All right?! Mist All...right... Sorry... Soren ... This chapter has a different battle report quote than the rest Soren Ike, just a bit more...Would you mind hearing my report on our last battle? Ike Uh, sure. Go ahead, please. Exit base Shiharam A-are you serious? Petrine You are to begin immediately. Shiharam Yet, that's... General Petrine! If we do this thing, Daein will suffer. Petrine It's for the good of the country. Besides, it's only one territory! Stop mewling like an old woman. Shiharam I hear you, and yet...If the goal is merely to stop the Crimean army, this is not necessary. The strength of my troops will suffice to-- Petrine The last idiot who told me that ended up on a corpse pile! Now listen to me, and listen well. No matter how passionate you are when you tell me you'll defeat Crimea, I'll never pin my hopes on a bunch of foreigners. All you have to do is stop their forward progress. That's all. My plan will accomplish this. Shiharam General Petrine! Do you truly think so little of us? It's true that we were born in Begnion and not Daein, but my men and I have been loyal to this country for eighteen years. We have spared no effort to learn all the proper manners and customs of this land. But now, after all of that, to be dismissed as a "bunch of foreigners..." Petrine No one asked how long you've lived here. Want to know why? Because no one cares! Certainly not me! Where were you born? Huh? Where were you raised? Ha! This country doesn't need squatters like you! The only people Daein can count on in times of crisis are Daeins themselves! Everyone else is just gutter leavings! Shiharam So we're useless...Is that what you're saying? Petrine You tell me, migrant! Why is it that your unit, which was trained to be an elite royal guard, is here patrolling this hick-infested backwater? The answer's clear to me! How about you? Shiharam I... I... Petrine Oh, I'm sorry... Am I offending you? Well, here's your chance to show us your worth. Halt Crimea's advance! If you are as skilled as you claim, you should be able to limit the damage to its bare minimum, should you not? Shiharam Grrr... Petrine Hmph! Angry is a good look for you. I look forward to seeing the results of your work. Get going, outlander. Daein Soldier G-General Shiharam... Must we truly go through with this? It's such a horrific act! It's only recently that the citizens hereabouts have even come to trust us. Shiharam We have no choice but to obey. It's as the woman says. The only thing we can do is ensure the Crimean army is defeated as soon as possible. Daein Soldier General-- Shiharam Open the floodgates. DO IT NOW! Elincia My lord Ike, were you able to find the medallion? Ike No. It's gone. I fear that Daein may have somehow stolen it. Elincia What? Is such a thing possible? Ike I don't know to what degree, but there can be no questioning Daein's involvment. Elincia Is the medallion...special? Ike ...Yes...Oh, yes... Elincia ...I beg your pardon. Ike What is it? Elincia My question may have touched a sensitive area. Ike Oh, no... It's not that I don't want to discuss it with you personally. I just can't really talk about it to anyone. It's a private matter. Elincia Ah, I see. Ulki was recruited Ulki Ike. Ike What is it, Ulki? Ulki I hear the sound of rushing water just ahead. A lot of it. Ike Rushing water? Soren According to the map, there's a large river up ahead. Ike That must be what you hear. Ulki This is unnatural. Warped. It is not the sound of a normal river... Janaff was recruited Bengion Soldier General Ike! Sir, we've got trouble! The road ahead is blocked by water! Elincia What? How can that be? Bengion Soldier Perhaps a local river has flooded. The whole region is soaking wet. Ike Is the road completely impassable? Bengion Soldier No, sir! We can move forward, but the water's turned the ground to mud. And the water is still flowing at a tremendous rate, sir! This is going to cut back our speed dramatically. Soren This is the work of Daein. They thought to impede our progress in order to gain some time for themselves. And they've succeeded. Titanai Blast! Is there nothing we can do? Soren Well... If they were able to flood the road only when we approached, there must be floodgates in the area. Ike So if we can close them, we'll shut off the flow of water, right? That makes sense. Let's get some scouts looking for gates. Janaff What's that? Hey, if you're looking for something, leave it to me. I AM the hawk king's eyes, after all! Ike What do you mean? Janaff These peepers of mine can see for miles and miles. They're quite handy. It would be a shame not to use them. Ike Is that some laguz power? You're a hawk with the eyes of a...hawk? Janaff It beats your fantastic wit! My eyesight isn't a racial ability, it's just my own natural talent. Heck, my pal Ulki has ears that can hear grass growing on the other side of the country. Ike I see. Well then, the job's yours. Do you think you can find the floodgates? Janaff I just look for some openings with a lot of water pouring out, right? Yeah, I can handle that! Janaff was not recruited Bengion Soldier General Ike! Sir, we've got trouble! The road ahead is blocked by water! Elincia What? How can that be? Bengion Soldier Perhaps a local river has flooded. The whole region is soaking wet. Ike Is the road completely impassable? Bengion Soldier No, sir! We can move forward, but the water's turned the ground to mud. And the water is still flowing at a tremendous rate, sir! This is going to cut back our speed dramatically. Soren This is the work of Daein. They thought to impede our progress in order to gain some time for themselves. And they've succeeded. Titania Blast! Is there nothing we can do? Soren Well... If they were able to flood the road only when we approached, there must be floodgates in the area. Ike So if we can close them, we'll shut off the flow of water, right? That makes sense. Let's get some scouts looking for gates. Conversation continues Shiraram The Crimean army is here! All troops! Combat formations! Hit them fast and hard! We can't let this battle drag out! Ike So those are the floodgates. Soren If we can get them closed, the water will recede in about twelve hours or so. Ike All right, let's get going! Deployed Jill and read the base conversation  JIll in the previous chapter. Jill ... Ike Are you all right? You look rather pale. Jill Um, General Ike... To be honest, I... Ike I know. The enemy general is your father, isn't he? Jill How did you know? Ike I overheard you talking to that man with the eye patch. Jill I see. Ike If you're having second thoughts, it's not too late. Do you want me to switch you out with someone else? Jill No... I'll be fine. At least, I think I will. Ike You don't have to be in the vanguard. Just keep that in mind. Jill Thank you... Deployed Jill and reached an A support with Mist Jill ... Ike Are you all right? You look rather pale. Jill Oh, General Ike... Ike What is it? Mist is worried that you're not feeling well. Jill To be honest... The man leading the enemy forces, General Shiharam...He's my father. Ike What? Hmm... That's not good. Do you really want to face your father in combat? Jill I joined this army based on my own convictions. I think I can meet my father with my head held high. Ike Well, if you're sure... Just remember, if you change your mind, let me know. There's no need for you to be in the vanguard if you don't want to be. Jill Thank you... Deployed Jill and didn't read the support conversation Jill in the pervious chapter. Jill ... Ike Are you all right? You look rather pale. Jill Um, General Ike... Ike What is it? Is there something you need to talk about? Jill No. It's nothing. Ike If you say so. Jill Uh-huh. Ike If it's too hard, you don't have to be in the vanguard, you know. Jill What? Ike These Daein wyvern riders... They're your old companions, aren't they? Jill Y-yes... Thank you for your concern. Ike You've nothing to prove to us. Jill ...Father... Jill attacks an enemy (Randomly generated?) Daein Soldier Lady Jill, is that you? What are you doing with the Crimeans? Jill I'm sorry... I've chosen the path that's right for me. Daein Soldier Pah! You would betray your own father? Jill ... Daein Soldier You...traitor! Jill ... Daein Soldier My lady Jill... No...Why does this have to be...

After a certain amount of turns Daein Soldier Ge-General! How long are the floodgates to remain open? Shiharam Until the Crimean army has been defeated. Daein Soldier Sir! If we wait that long, all of the neighboring farmland will be drowned! The locals are already quite upset. They may not abide this much further. Shiharam ... Daein Soldier General! Haar Enough, soldier! If you've got the time to be bellyaching, take your butt out to the battlefield and kill some Crimean soldiers. Daein Soldier Captain Haar! Do you support this action? This is inhumane! Lives will be ruined! Daein citizens will die! Even if we claim that it's necessary in order to achieve victory... This is too much! Haar This is Daein's way. Are you ready to disobey the king and be put to the death for your troubles? Daein Soldier I would rather die than kill innocent Daein civilians. Haar If you're executed as a traitor to the throne, your parents and siblings will also pay. Are you still prepared? Daein Soldier ... Haar Now do you understand what I'm trying to tell you? Go. Fight bravely. Daein Soldier ...Y-yes, sir! Shiharam To gain the trust of the king, we've become cruel and heartless. First hunting and executing the laguz...And now flooding the lands these people call home? Haar General Shiharam... If someone hears you use the word laguz in this country, you'll be branded a traitor. Shiharam Hmm...you're right as always. To live in this land, where laguz prejudice is so virulent, we've had to seal away everything we know and teach our children to hate all sub-humans. All that just to survive here. Haar It's Ashnard's fault this country has become what it is today. Ah, what a terrible miscalculation we made...Even so, I... I hated the idea of furthering the corruption of the imperial senate. I will continue to support your reasons for leaving Begnion. Jill was recruited and alive Shiharam ...I wonder if Jill has distanced herself from the Crimean forces. Haar I did...give her warning. Shiharam Above all else, I would like to avoid meeting my daughter in combat. Haar I pray that she does not take to the field this day. Knowing her temperament, talking with you would only increase both of your sorrows. Shiharam I have but one favor to ask of you. Haar Say it, and it will be done. Shiharam Do not fight today. Haar What? Shiharam Only one side can win a battle. If we are defeated in the end, I want you to care for the survivors and their families. Haar ...Yes, sir...Commander Shiharam. Shiharam Commander... It's been many a long year since you last called me that. Haar May the fortunes of war be with you. Through all that's...happened... It's been an honor to serve with you. Shiharam Mmm... If Jill is dead or not recruited Shiharam Only one side can win a battle. If we are defeated in the end, I want you to care for the survivors and their families. Haar ...Yes, sir...Commander Shiharam. Shiharam Commander... It's been many a long year since you last called me that. Haar May the fortunes of war be with you. Through all that's...happened... It's been an honor to serve with you. Shiharam Mmm... Past the turn limit Soren Ike! It's no use! The water's too high! Ike I...wasn't fast enough... No! Titania Ike... We must retreat! I'm sorry, but...we lose. Ike How can this be? Father...forgive me. ''Jill talks to Shiharam. (No A support with Mist or B with Lethe)'' Jill Father! Shiharam Jill...is that you? Jill Why...Why are you doing this terrible thing? You must close the floodgates now! The fields will be lost, but there may be time to save the homes. Shiharam I cannot... Jill Father? Shiharam If you wish to stop the water, you must defeat your father. That is...the...only way... Jill What is it? There has to be a reason! I know that an act like this cannot be what you desire. Shiharam ...Jill, you must leave. Please! If you can't do that, then slay me! There's no more time! Jill ...Very well! In that case, I will fight with you. Shiharam What did you say? Jill Not as a soldier of Daein, but as one of your soldiers. I will fight. Shiharam Jill, calm yourself. You mustn't get caught up in the emotions of the moment and lose your way. Jill Joining the Crimean army opened my eyes. For the first time, I was able to think about what I fight for. Until that moment, I only did as I was ordered...It was all for fame and glory. Now I finally understand. I fight for those I wish to protect. Father, I want to fight for you. Shiharam Even if you come to regret it? Jill Yes. I'm prepared for that. I...Jill Fizzart, hereby return myself to the command of General Shiharam. What are your orders, sir? Enter first village Grandma Hold on, youngster! Who do you think you are? You can't just come barging into people's homes! Let me tell you something! You can ransack my home all you want, but you'll find nothing of value here. All our young men have been dragged off to war, and all that's left are women and children. If it's gold you're after, take that scroll on the floor there. You may be able to sell it. It's just something I picked up, so I don't know if it has any value. But take it anyway, you dirty thief! Enter the second village Grandpa You! You filthy Crimean! Get out! Get out now! There's nothing in this shack that would make you happy! Character that entered the village ... Grandpa Oh, so you won't leave till you get something, is that it? Here, take this old staff! Now hit the road! You've no need to steal anything else from us! Or will you take my life, as well?! In that last skirmish... My boy, my only son... You stole his life, curse you! I hope you're satisfied! Shiharam is attacked Shiharam Neither of us desires a drawn-out battle. Come! Hold nothing back! Shiharam is attacked Shiharam ...Haar... The rest...is up...to you.........Ji...ll... After battle Bengion Soldier General Ike, sir! The floodgates have been closed! Ike Soren, what's the damage to the surrounding area? Soren It's terrible. All of the fields and homes have been completely destroyed. Ike I see... Titania ...I don't think this is what the enemy general wanted, either. So why did this have to happen? Elincia It's heartless... What will happen to those who've lost their homes? Can we do anything to help them? Soren You want to aid the people of our enemy? That is time and energy we cannot afford. Ike Soren. Take a portion of our supplies and distribute it among the locals. Soren What? Are you serious? Ike Our opponent is the Daein army. We've no quarrel with these people. Soren Ike, I know you feel for these people, but this is war! We don't have-- Ike I don't know what it will accomplish, Soren. But, moving on without lifting a finger is something I cannot do. Titania I understand. I'd rather regret something I had done than regret taking no action at all. Elincia I would like to help, too. Perhaps I can aid the injured. Soren ...Idiocy... Petrine Well, that's that. We gained some time by flooding the river, but it won't hold them for long. I knew that foreign cur was useless... It looks like the decisive battle will be fought near the capital. Ena Preparations are complete, General Petrine. In order to ease command for you, Sir Bryan will serve as your deputy. Regarding strategy, it would be easiest if you spoke with him directly-- Petrine Sorry to tell you this, Ena, but I'm not the one who'll be directing our forces in the capital. Ena Will it be the Black Knight then? Hmm...the plans must be adjusted slightly. I'll select someone else to act as deputy... Petrine No. Not him either. His Majesty wishes you to direct the defenses, Ena. Ena Me? I am to take command...of the army? Petrine That's right. You're moving up in the world, General Ena. Ena I...it's too much for me... I must confirm this with the king... Petrine Ha! What a rare sight this is. I've never seen you so flustered! Listen, if you wish to meet with His Majesty, you must fulfill your duties. He's ordered that there be no communications until that time. Ena ... Black Knight I'm a bit late. Petrine Well, if it isn't the big Black Knight! It's been such a long time. You're always so very busy, aren't you? Here one day, there the next... Your secret maneuvers are-- Black Knight They are proof of the trust His Majesty has placed in me. Ena, go to the east gate. You have a visitor. Ena Very well... Petrine Is it the Worm? Did he bring it with him? Black Knight It appears so. He insists that he give it directly over to Ena, though. Petrine Hmph! As long as it is ours, it makes no difference. Black Knight When Ena returns, you will be the one to take it directly to the king. Show care that it is not unwrapped on the way there. That could be...unfortunate. Petrine I don't need to be told that! More importantly, what will you do now? Black Knight Me? I will... Unknown Ena... Have you been well? Ena Where is Lehran's Medallion? Unknown Right here. Take it, please. Ena It feels so heavy...and it's not all the wrapping, either. Could this be the chaotic energy... of an evil god? Unknown So, you can now return to King Ashnard's side, can you not? Ena No. Not yet. Unknown What do you mean? Ena I've been entrusted with the defense of the capital. I...must face the Crimean army. Unknown No! Ena Thank you. You've done so much for me...But now, it's... It's enough. Please...Reclaim your freedom. There's no need for you to follow Daein's orders any longer. Unknown And you? Do you mean to die? Ena No... I cannot retreat. Even if I have to slaughter the entire Crimean army... I will return to him... Unknown Yet he thinks nothing of you... Ena That matters not. The only place I belong is at his side. I will most likely never see you again... I will pray for your eternal happiness. Unknown Ena! Wait! Ena Forget about me. That is my final request. Farewell...Nasir. Nasir ...Ena.... JIll Oh, Father... Ike Jill... No matter the reasons, I'm the one who took your father from you. I can't use this war as an excuse. Jill ... Ike If you want revenge on me for your father, I understand. You have...that right. JIll ... Ike Once you've had some time to think things through, let me know what you will do. I'd like to have you stay with us, but... It's really up to you. That's all I had to say. JIll ...Sniff. ...Sn...sniff...... Haar One, two, three... Five in all. We're lucky to have that many. Daein Soldier Captain Haar... What are we supposed to do now? General Shiharam is dead, and our homes are gone. What are we to do with our families? Haar What do you want to do? We've lost any right we had to stay here. So that leaves Begnion or Crimea... Daein Soldier General Shiharam was slain by Crimea...Joining with them now is not...It's not possible. Haar Then all you can do is return to Begnion. I doubt you'll get a hero's welcome, but...I've an old friend in the pegasus knights. Shall I contact her? Daein Soldier Sniff... Ah, gods. Eighteen long years...What does any of it mean now? Haar Don't say that! No matter what, I'm proud to have served under General Shiharam. Daein Soldier You're right... It was an honor...

Woman
Calil Yoo-hoo! You there! Young man! I have business with the general of this army. Would you convey a message? Ike Who are you? Calill ...Who am I? What kind of low-born greeting is that? My name is Calill, and I am a first-class mage. Ike And what would a "first-class" mage want with this army? Calill What's your problem? You look as if you don't believe me! Well, suppose I can't hold that against you...It's not often you find beauty like this coupled with intelligence like mine. But it's true nonetheless. Ike A mage, huh? Well, I guess you can never have too many mages lying around. Calill Oh, and as a bonus, I'm quite skilled with a knife, as well. Beauty, brains, and brawn... Sigh! The goddess has seen fit to put the abilities of three people into one delectable package.Sounds like favoritism, doesn't it? A...Um...hellooooo? Are you listening to me? There's a beautiful woman talking! Ike Yeah, the point is that you want to join the Crimean army, right? How much are you planning to charge? Calill Well, aren't you the little businessman? Let's see... How does free sound? Ike Suspicious. What's the catch? Calill I like my fees to be based on performance. Watch how I do in combat, and make me an offer.Depending on what it is, I'll decide whether or not to grace you with my assistance. Ike You're not lacking for confidence, are you? Calill Of course not! I already told you, I'm a first-class mage. Ike ...  Hire Ike All right, you're in. Calill What? Are you allowed to make decisions like that on your own? Perhaps I should speak to the general! Ike I am the general. Calill Whaaaaaat?! Don't Hire Ike Sorry, not interested. We've got enough mages as it is. Calill Pardon? Are you allowed to make decisions like that all by yourself? Perhaps I should speak to the general! Ike I am the general. Calill Whaaaaaat?!

Reyson
Ike Reyson! Could you come down here for a moment? Reyson What do you need? Ike I've got something I want to ask you about. Reyson If I can help, I will. Ike Your... Your ancestors............ Ike Forget it. It's nothing. Reyson What? Is something wrong? Ike I apologize. Please let it go. Reyson It seems like something important has happened, but if you do not want to discuss it, that is your right.However, if this weren't a battlefield, your secret might not be safe. Please take care in the future. Ike What do you mean? Reyson We of the heron clan...If we choose to, we can read the thoughts of others. Ike Seriously? Reyson However, this power is only available to us in a calm and peaceful environment.Here, in this desperate maelstrom of chaotic emotion, it avails me not. Energy here is warped and distorted. Ike You know, now that you mention it...Reyson, are you feeling sick? Reyson ... Ike You're so pale that it's hard to tell, but I think your face looks more wan than usual. Reyson Pay it no mind. I'm...fine. Ike You've got nothing to prove. Why don't you stay off the battlefield for a while? Reyson Ike! I'm fine, I promise. Please, do not give me special treatment. Ike As far as giving you special treatment goes, I don't really have a choice.I promised King Phoenicis I wouldn't push you too hard.If anything were to happen to you, I'd be at war with Daein and the bird clans at the same time! Reyson ...I see.I came to repay my debt, but I'm really just being a burden. Ike That was not my intention. Hold on a moment! Who said anything about you being a burden? Reyson I cannot engage in combat, so I'm nothing more than an obstacle in the field. Ike Reyson, no! That's absurd! Don't you understand how useful your abilities are?No one else can do the things that you can. You're irreplaceable.So if you're not feeling well and try to do too much, you may not be there when we really need you. Reyson I'm of use to you, then? Ike That's what I've been trying to tell you. We depend on you, and that's why I need to make sure you stay healthy. Reyson In that case... I wouldn't mind taking a short break.But you can call me anytime. I'll come right away.