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Reunion with Ovelia
Ovelia is praying at the ruins site near Zeltennia Castle.
Familiar Voice: My lady.
Ovelia rises and turns to see Agrias enter the courtyard and kneel.
Ovelia: Agrias!?
She steps forward as Lavian and Alicia enter and kneel just behind Agrias.
Agrias: Pray forgive the late hour of our coming.
Ovelia (kneeling): Oh, Agrias! Gods be praised, you're alive! I'd no way of reaching you, and I'd feared the worst. Such a weight is lifted! Please, rise.
Agrias (rises then lowers her head): Forgive me. I gave cause for needless worry. Ser Ramza aided me. I travel with him even now.
Ovelia: Then I owe Ramza a great debt of gratitude. You'll return to me now, won't you, Agrias? I need your sword and shield now more than ever. Your counsel I sorely miss as well. Please, Agrias, you will stay, yes?
Agrias: My apologies, Your Majesty. I cannot tarry here, though it pains me to leave. There are nefarious forces afoot, who would take the helm of Ivalice and steer her to the doom of all. A darkness falls upon the realm, my lady, and it is but a matter of time before we are consumed by it. To turn a blind eye to this is to forsake the hallowed oath I swore: to defend this kingdom at the peril of my life. My sword is sworn to you as well, and I mean for it to serve. Your safety requires that this plot be stopped. It is not lightly that I abandon duty, but only for the love I bear you and our kingdom. I can but pray that you forgive me, Highness.
Ovelia (dismayed): I...I see. But-
Delita's Voice: You're fond of this place, aren't you, Ovelia?
Delita strides into the courtyard in his regal attire. Lavian and Alicia fall off to the side while Agrias stands to the side of Ovelia.
Ovelia: Delita...
Delita: Well met. Agrias, was it not?
Agrias: Unmannered dog! How dare you address Her Majest by name!?
Ovelia: Agrias, it's all right.
Agrias: But, my lady-!
Ovelia: It's fine. Pay it no heed.
Agrias: If that is Your Majesty's wish...
Her and Ovelia share an unspoken exchange. Agrias turns to Delita.
Agrias: Would that I had not to beg favors of such as you, but fate is not so kind. Responsibility for the well-being of Her Majesty the Princess rests in my hands. But at present, my hands toil toward another purpose. It is not without reluctance that I put my faith in you, but the choice is made for me. Please, let no harm come to Lady Ovelia!
Delita: Put your mind at ease. I will keep her safe.
Agrias: I shall trust your words. Should aught befall Her Highness, know that my vengeance, and your death, will be swift.
Ovelia: Agrias!
Agrias walks to Ovelia and takes her hands. We don't see it, but she gives Ovelia a knife.
Agrias: My lady. I want you to carry this, though I hope with all my heart you need not use it.
Delita: Having a knife for protection may not be a bad idea.
Ovelia (taking the blade): Thank you, Agrias.
Agrias, Lavian and Alicia once again kneel.
Agrias: And now, I must take my leave.
Ovelia: Father watch over you.
Agrias: I promise this: When all is done, I shall return to you. Until such time, pray be safe.
Ovelia: I shall await your return.
Agrias: Fare-well, Majesty. And gods be with you. Lavian, Alicia! With me!
The three female knights leave the courtyard. Ovelia steps forward next to Delita and her head lowers.
Disorder in the Order
Ramza hear a rumor of a renegade group within the Order of the Northern Sky. They head to the Brigand's Den where a group of deserters has gathered.
Deserter #1: We've reached the bottom of the barrel. Our rations will soon be gone. What now? Strike another wain?
Deserter Leader: I think not. Our numbers swell. The time is ripe we sacked a village. We've scavenged scraps for long enough. Let us feast now from the table!
Deserter #1: You'd have us raid a town? I cannot help but feel that goes too far.
Leader: Too far!? Who was it stood on the front lines at Besselat? You-and I! And this, are recompense? We risked our lives, while those damnable Beoulves fled for theirs. Let them reap now what they've sown! Steal and plunder till there's naught left. What we take is what we're due.
Deserter #2: And if the Order should appear?
Leader: We give them a fifth, and they disappear just as quick.
Deserter #1: Ha! I like it. That's why we follow you!
Leader: Mayhap you've some wits after all.
They all laugh as Ramza and Agrias approach.
Deserter #2: Someone approaches!
Leader: More come to fill our ranks, eh?
Ramza: So, you're the turncloaks who dishonor the Order's name! I'll abide your crimes no longer. Yield now, and keep your lives.
Leader: "Yield," the boys says!
They laugh once more.
Leader: Beg pardons, milord. I'm afraid we're not very good at yielding. Lack of exper-ience and whatnot. We'd be happy to let you on your way, though. With one condition: Leave us that wench.
Agrias: You craven worm! Think you women sport! Then be glad, for I've no mind to leave-not until I've had that tongue from your throat!
Leader: Oh, you'll have far more than that, sweetness!
Ramza and Agrias fight to take out the deserters.
Deserter #2: Boss, is that not...the Thunder God!? There's no mistake! I fought him and his men at Dugeura Pass!
Leader: Don't be absurd, the count was slain at Besselat! He's just another dead man, and all dead men look the same!
The fighting continues.
Ramza: Why lower yourselves to this? Did you not join the Order to protect the people?
Leader: Are you daft, boy? We joined the Order to make a knight's living! And what a living it's been-driven on like beasts of burden, denied our pay and even proper rations! Would that honor flavored soup, I might have use for it. But I've had my fill of boiled lentils.
Agrias is shocked at the dishonor amidst.
Agrias: There are people who lack any food at all, and you scorn what you are given? You steal from the poor that you might grow fat! Know you how many hunger and die because of what you do?
Leader: What's it to me how many die?
Ramza: It's not your bellies that are empty-it's your souls!
Agrias: If you would rob others of the right to live, then you've no claim to it, either!
Orlandeau speaks to the man who pointed him out.
Orlandeau: Do you see, my friend? Your spirit yet lives on. The time for cautious restraint is past. Let justice now be served!
The group takes out the deserters deftly.
Ramza: It is times such as these when the people -need- the Orders to protect them.
Agrias: Ivalice weakens, and so the vultures come to feed. We'll no doubt see more before the end. This strife must be quelled, Ramza - and soon.
Misc:
Agrias: Our lives are as fleeting as a dream. What a somber thought.
Dismissal:
Agrias: A knight cannot turn her back on duty and leave her work undone!
Agrias: I've sworn my sword to your cause. I would not forsake that vow, save it were your wish.
My favorites:
-"Your safety requires that this plot be stopped. It is not lightly that I abandon duty, but only for the love I bear you and our kingdom. I can but pray that you forgive me, Highness."
-"I shall trust your words. Should aught befall Her Highness, know that my vengeance, and your death, will be swift." (Oh Agrias. Even when Ovelia makes you "trust" Delita, the death threats just keep coming. XD)
Ovelia is praying at the ruins site near Zeltennia Castle.
Familiar Voice: My lady.
Ovelia rises and turns to see Agrias enter the courtyard and kneel.
Ovelia: Agrias!?
She steps forward as Lavian and Alicia enter and kneel just behind Agrias.
Agrias: Pray forgive the late hour of our coming.
Ovelia (kneeling): Oh, Agrias! Gods be praised, you're alive! I'd no way of reaching you, and I'd feared the worst. Such a weight is lifted! Please, rise.
Agrias (rises then lowers her head): Forgive me. I gave cause for needless worry. Ser Ramza aided me. I travel with him even now.
Ovelia: Then I owe Ramza a great debt of gratitude. You'll return to me now, won't you, Agrias? I need your sword and shield now more than ever. Your counsel I sorely miss as well. Please, Agrias, you will stay, yes?
Agrias: My apologies, Your Majesty. I cannot tarry here, though it pains me to leave. There are nefarious forces afoot, who would take the helm of Ivalice and steer her to the doom of all. A darkness falls upon the realm, my lady, and it is but a matter of time before we are consumed by it. To turn a blind eye to this is to forsake the hallowed oath I swore: to defend this kingdom at the peril of my life. My sword is sworn to you as well, and I mean for it to serve. Your safety requires that this plot be stopped. It is not lightly that I abandon duty, but only for the love I bear you and our kingdom. I can but pray that you forgive me, Highness.
Ovelia (dismayed): I...I see. But-
Delita's Voice: You're fond of this place, aren't you, Ovelia?
Delita strides into the courtyard in his regal attire. Lavian and Alicia fall off to the side while Agrias stands to the side of Ovelia.
Ovelia: Delita...
Delita: Well met. Agrias, was it not?
Agrias: Unmannered dog! How dare you address Her Majest by name!?
Ovelia: Agrias, it's all right.
Agrias: But, my lady-!
Ovelia: It's fine. Pay it no heed.
Agrias: If that is Your Majesty's wish...
Her and Ovelia share an unspoken exchange. Agrias turns to Delita.
Agrias: Would that I had not to beg favors of such as you, but fate is not so kind. Responsibility for the well-being of Her Majesty the Princess rests in my hands. But at present, my hands toil toward another purpose. It is not without reluctance that I put my faith in you, but the choice is made for me. Please, let no harm come to Lady Ovelia!
Delita: Put your mind at ease. I will keep her safe.
Agrias: I shall trust your words. Should aught befall Her Highness, know that my vengeance, and your death, will be swift.
Ovelia: Agrias!
Agrias walks to Ovelia and takes her hands. We don't see it, but she gives Ovelia a knife.
Agrias: My lady. I want you to carry this, though I hope with all my heart you need not use it.
Delita: Having a knife for protection may not be a bad idea.
Ovelia (taking the blade): Thank you, Agrias.
Agrias, Lavian and Alicia once again kneel.
Agrias: And now, I must take my leave.
Ovelia: Father watch over you.
Agrias: I promise this: When all is done, I shall return to you. Until such time, pray be safe.
Ovelia: I shall await your return.
Agrias: Fare-well, Majesty. And gods be with you. Lavian, Alicia! With me!
The three female knights leave the courtyard. Ovelia steps forward next to Delita and her head lowers.
Disorder in the Order
Ramza hear a rumor of a renegade group within the Order of the Northern Sky. They head to the Brigand's Den where a group of deserters has gathered.
Deserter #1: We've reached the bottom of the barrel. Our rations will soon be gone. What now? Strike another wain?
Deserter Leader: I think not. Our numbers swell. The time is ripe we sacked a village. We've scavenged scraps for long enough. Let us feast now from the table!
Deserter #1: You'd have us raid a town? I cannot help but feel that goes too far.
Leader: Too far!? Who was it stood on the front lines at Besselat? You-and I! And this, are recompense? We risked our lives, while those damnable Beoulves fled for theirs. Let them reap now what they've sown! Steal and plunder till there's naught left. What we take is what we're due.
Deserter #2: And if the Order should appear?
Leader: We give them a fifth, and they disappear just as quick.
Deserter #1: Ha! I like it. That's why we follow you!
Leader: Mayhap you've some wits after all.
They all laugh as Ramza and Agrias approach.
Deserter #2: Someone approaches!
Leader: More come to fill our ranks, eh?
Ramza: So, you're the turncloaks who dishonor the Order's name! I'll abide your crimes no longer. Yield now, and keep your lives.
Leader: "Yield," the boys says!
They laugh once more.
Leader: Beg pardons, milord. I'm afraid we're not very good at yielding. Lack of exper-ience and whatnot. We'd be happy to let you on your way, though. With one condition: Leave us that wench.
Agrias: You craven worm! Think you women sport! Then be glad, for I've no mind to leave-not until I've had that tongue from your throat!
Leader: Oh, you'll have far more than that, sweetness!
Ramza and Agrias fight to take out the deserters.
Deserter #2: Boss, is that not...the Thunder God!? There's no mistake! I fought him and his men at Dugeura Pass!
Leader: Don't be absurd, the count was slain at Besselat! He's just another dead man, and all dead men look the same!
The fighting continues.
Ramza: Why lower yourselves to this? Did you not join the Order to protect the people?
Leader: Are you daft, boy? We joined the Order to make a knight's living! And what a living it's been-driven on like beasts of burden, denied our pay and even proper rations! Would that honor flavored soup, I might have use for it. But I've had my fill of boiled lentils.
Agrias is shocked at the dishonor amidst.
Agrias: There are people who lack any food at all, and you scorn what you are given? You steal from the poor that you might grow fat! Know you how many hunger and die because of what you do?
Leader: What's it to me how many die?
Ramza: It's not your bellies that are empty-it's your souls!
Agrias: If you would rob others of the right to live, then you've no claim to it, either!
Orlandeau speaks to the man who pointed him out.
Orlandeau: Do you see, my friend? Your spirit yet lives on. The time for cautious restraint is past. Let justice now be served!
The group takes out the deserters deftly.
Ramza: It is times such as these when the people -need- the Orders to protect them.
Agrias: Ivalice weakens, and so the vultures come to feed. We'll no doubt see more before the end. This strife must be quelled, Ramza - and soon.
Misc:
Agrias: Our lives are as fleeting as a dream. What a somber thought.
Dismissal:
Agrias: A knight cannot turn her back on duty and leave her work undone!
Agrias: I've sworn my sword to your cause. I would not forsake that vow, save it were your wish.
My favorites:
-"Your safety requires that this plot be stopped. It is not lightly that I abandon duty, but only for the love I bear you and our kingdom. I can but pray that you forgive me, Highness."
-"I shall trust your words. Should aught befall Her Highness, know that my vengeance, and your death, will be swift." (Oh Agrias. Even when Ovelia makes you "trust" Delita, the death threats just keep coming. XD)