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        126 | 
        I told Rozeal straight up that[XENO:n ]
I got together with Ricoth.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]She smiled and acted happy, but I[XENO:n ]
could tell it was not genuine.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Still, I did not apologise.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]That would have been insulting.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Instead, I said 'thank you'.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]It was not easy at all.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
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        126 | 
        It was hard for me, but I imagine[XENO:n ]
it was even harder for Ricoth.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Even I can tell that the two of[XENO:n ]
them truly are the best of friends.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]So I wondered if this would[XENO:n ]
create a rift between them.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]That's something I'd like to avoid.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
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        126 | 
        Ricoth and I went over to see[XENO:n ]
Rozeal and tell her properly.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]To make it clear that I have[XENO:n ]
chosen Ricoth.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]She was really hurt, but did her[XENO:n ]
best to be happy for us.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Just seeing that made[XENO:n ]
my heart ache.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But perhaps I have no right to[XENO:n ]
feel that way.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
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        126 | 
        In a way, I suppose I have made[XENO:n ]
both of them unhappy.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Still, there is at least one good[XENO:n ]
thing that has come out of this.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Things may be a little different[XENO:n ]
now, but we are still firm friends.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]That is what we decided together.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]And that single fact makes[XENO:n ]
all the difference to me.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
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        126 | 
        Rozeal and I went to see Ricoth to[XENO:n ]
tell her the decision I had made.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]She told us she thought we would[XENO:n ]
make a wonderful couple.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]We could tell that she was being[XENO:n ]
honest with us...[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But still, I did not have the heart[XENO:n ]
to stay there for long.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]After all, you can imagine[XENO:n ]
how she must have felt, yes?[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
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        126 | 
        As it turned out, all three of us[XENO:n ]
wanted one thing above all else.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]For us all to be together forever.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]No matter what happened, we were[XENO:n ]
all determined to stay friends.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Of course, I did not dare to hope[XENO:n ]
that it would actually happen.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
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        126 | 
        The three of us met up and had[XENO:n ]
a get-together.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]The first time we'd spent time[XENO:n ]
together since things changed.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But I got the surprise of my life.[XENO:n ]
The girls were surprised, too.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]It was as if nothing had changed[XENO:n ]
between us - nothing at all![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]When we realised this, all three[XENO:n ]
of us started laughing like loons![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]It was a wonderful moment.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
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        126 | 
        Well, it is not exactly the same.[XENO:n ]
But it is hardly different either.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]All three of us could feel it.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]And I think that is the most[XENO:n ]
important thing of all.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]So no matter what happens,[XENO:n ]
we will always be close.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
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        126 | 
        I really gave Lesunia[XENO:n ]
a piece of my mind.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]About not making walls between[XENO:n ]
the peoples of Bionis.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 10 | 
        
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        126 | 
        I think I got through to her a bit.[XENO:n ]
But, she's not there quite yet.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Ahh, what should we do with her?[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
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        126 | 
        But I've done all I can[XENO:n ]
as a mother.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I just hope her friends can help[XENO:n ]
her to see sense.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 12 | 
        
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        126 | 
        My daughter used to speak to me[XENO:n ]
about her friend Vidian.[XENO:trust trust=p:4:a:225:3 ][XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]She hasn't done that recently[XENO:n ]
though.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
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        126 | 
        I heard from Lesunia.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]You helped her patch things[XENO:n ]
up with Vidian, didn't you?[XENO:trust trust=p:4:a:231:4 ][XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I'm relieved! One less thing[XENO:n ]
for me to worry about.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
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        126 | 
        I can tell, it's in your disposition[XENO:n ]
to help those in trouble, right?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]If you hadn't uncovered the reason[XENO:n ]
behind Lesunia's prejudices...[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]We'd still be in a lot of trouble.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
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        126 | 
        My dream is to one day see[XENO:n ]
my daughter as a bride![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]She's not interested[XENO:n ]
in such things, sadly.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]A shame. She's not got[XENO:n ]
an ugly face, you know?[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
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        126 | 
        Lesunia is a little intense,[XENO:n ]
so a soppy man is no good.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Any of you boys like a[XENO:n ]
strong-willed girl?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Hohoho! Relax, I'm joking! I'll wait[XENO:n ]
for Lesunia to find a man herself![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
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        126 | 
        I wonder what made my daughter[XENO:n ]
dislike the other races of Bionis.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I think I'll have to ask[XENO:n ]
her friends about it.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
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        126 | 
        Aah! I can take it no longer![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]No matter how hard I try,[XENO:n ]
I fail at every corner.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I cannot even begin a new poem...[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I tell you, I feel like I am teetering[XENO:n ]
on the very precipice of despair![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
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        126 | 
        It would be tolerable if there[XENO:n ]
were reason for this![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Without change and strife,[XENO:n ]
the boy cannot grow into a man.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]And through besting that strife,[XENO:n ]
inspiration shall return to me.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But, alas, I feel it's beyond me...[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
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        126 | 
        I heard a rumour recently, about[XENO:n ]
a band of amazing people.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Though few in number, they travel[XENO:n ]
around vanquishing Mechon![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Perhaps if I too ventured forth,[XENO:n ]
I could create my masterpiece.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
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        126 | 
        The time for me to leave this[XENO:n ]
place may be approaching.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]In experiencing new places, I feel[XENO:n ]
new ideas shall come to me![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
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        126 | 
        [XENO:qst_start ]Ahhh...![XENO:n ]
What on Bionis have I done?![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I know they will never[XENO:n ]
forgive me for this![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
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        126 | 
        Hey, would you be willing to[XENO:n ]
listen to me?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Thank you kindly![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]You see, something strange is[XENO:n ]
happening to me recently.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Whenever I see these two friends[XENO:n ]
of mine, my chest begins to ache![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
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        126 | 
        I think I must have somehow fallen[XENO:n ]
for both of them.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Falling for two people at once...[XENO:n ]
Whatever is the matter with me?[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
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        126 | 
        As a bloke, I think I know where[XENO:n ]
you're coming from.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]When you get on with someone[XENO:n ]
too well, things start changing.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 26 | 
        
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        126 | 
        The same thing happened to you?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But unlike me, you look like you[XENO:n ]
can decide your own fate.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I wish I could be like you.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
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        126 | 
        I just try to be honest.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But sometimes you just can't[XENO:n ]
manage by yourself.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]So rely on us.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]We'll do all we can to try and[XENO:n ]
help you.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
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        126 | 
        Well, even if I like them, I have[XENO:n ]
no idea what they think of me![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]So, could you please help me?[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
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        126 | 
        [XENO:qst qst=546 ] | 
      
      
        | 30 | 
        
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        126 | 
        You would really try to help me?![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Well, I don't know what to say...[XENO:n ]
Thank you![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
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        126 | 
        I suppose relationships and the[XENO:n ]
like can be sticky business.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I cannot blame you for refusing.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 32 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Could you ask both of them what[XENO:n ]
they think?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Those two are always[XENO:n ]
together, though.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]So please be discreet.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Thank you once again![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 33 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Well, it sounds as though they do[XENO:n ]
not dislike me, at least.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]That alone is a tremendous relief[XENO:n ]
for me to hear![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I am glad I asked for your help![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 34 | 
        
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        126 | 
        If I had just worried about it on my[XENO:n ]
own, it would not have ended well.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I owe you my gratitude.[XENO:n ]
Thank you.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ][XENO:trust trust=p:4:b:238:2 ]Here, take this.[XENO:n ]
It is a token of my appreciation.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 35 | 
        
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        126 | 
        [XENO:qst_start ]Ah, it's you again.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Take a guess at what happened[XENO:n ]
after you helped me out.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 36 | 
        
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        126 | 
        I'll tell you what happened. Both[XENO:n ]
of the girls approached me...[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]And they both confessed that they[XENO:n ]
have affections for me, as well![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]So now I have to decide between[XENO:n ]
them. What a conundrum...[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 37 | 
        
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        126 | 
        How can they expect me to make[XENO:n ]
a decision, just like that?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But at the same time...[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 38 | 
        
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        126 | 
        I can understand how your[XENO:n ]
friends must feel.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I can see how it must be easier to[XENO:n ]
pretend that nothing's wrong.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But you can't stay that way[XENO:n ]
forever. That would solve nothing.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 39 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        You're right, of course.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But even though it's all my fault,[XENO:n ]
I still can't seem to decide.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 40 | 
        
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        126 | 
        It's not that they're angry at you.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]In fact, they're trying their best to[XENO:n ]
keep your friendship alive.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]The question is, how will you[XENO:n ]
respond to that?[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 41 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Even I can see that things[XENO:n ]
cannot go on like this.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]In fact, I am the one most terrified[XENO:n ]
of ruining what we already have.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]So once again, could I please[XENO:n ]
ask for your help?[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 42 | 
        
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        126 | 
        [XENO:qst qst=547 ] | 
      
      
        | 43 | 
        
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        126 | 
        I am so sorry about this.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I know that this is a problem I[XENO:n ]
should deal with by myself.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But just this once, I truly need[XENO:n ]
your help.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 44 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        I understand. Anyone would be[XENO:n ]
disgusted by my indecisiveness.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Thank you anyway.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 45 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Here's what I'd like you to do...[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I need you to ask both of[XENO:n ]
them a certain question.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Ask them what their most[XENO:n ]
treasured memory with me is.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I think that should help me to[XENO:n ]
find some answers.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I'm counting on you.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 46 | 
        
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        126 | 
        I see... Ricoth's favourite memory[XENO:n ]
was of that incident...[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]How embarrassing.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I mean, I invited them there...[XENO:n ]
so I was obliged to defend them![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 47 | 
        
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        126 | 
        But I suppose it was special to[XENO:n ]
Ricoth despite that...[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]To tell the truth, it is a special[XENO:n ]
memory for me, as well.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I think it was then that I first[XENO:n ]
began to really notice Ricoth.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 48 | 
        
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        126 | 
        No, let's be honest here.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Ever since then, I've been in love[XENO:n ]
with her. No two ways about it.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Now that I know how Ricoth feels,[XENO:n ]
I have finally found my answer.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 49 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Thanks to you, I have been able to[XENO:n ]
realise how I truly feel.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I cannot be grateful enough for[XENO:n ]
what you have done for me.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]This is a token of my gratitude.[XENO:n ]
Please take it.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 50 | 
        
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        126 | 
        I see.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Then my answer is decided.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Rozeal thinks the same way I do,[XENO:n ]
so my heart lies with her.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]To tell the truth, I think I may[XENO:n ]
have known all along.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 51 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        I have always cared for Rozeal[XENO:n ]
more than for Ricoth.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But as I told you before, I was[XENO:n ]
afraid of ruining our friendship.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I think that must be why I was[XENO:n ]
running away from my feelings.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 52 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        That cowardice may have ended[XENO:n ]
up causing pain for them both.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I never want to make them go[XENO:n ]
through anything like that again.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I don't want to make them sad.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 53 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Thanks to you, I have been able to[XENO:n ]
realise how I truly feel.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I cannot be grateful enough for[XENO:n ]
what you have done for me.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]This is a token of my gratitude.[XENO:n ]
Please take it.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 54 | 
        
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        126 | 
        [XENO:qst_start ]I have one final request to make.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I daresay you can already guess[XENO:n ]
what that request will be?[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 55 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Come now, be serious.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]We have come this far. You must[XENO:n ]
realise what I want of you now![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]What a time to joke around![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 56 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        I would very much like you to[XENO:n ]
give this letter to Ricoth.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]In truth, I should tell her myself.[XENO:n ]
But she is always with Rozeal.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]So I'd rather not go in person...[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 57 | 
        
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        126 | 
        If you want to tell her how you[XENO:n ]
feel, you should do it in person.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I think that telling her in person[XENO:n ]
will really make her happy.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 58 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        I actually agree.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But if I told her in person...[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]What if Rozeal were to start[XENO:n ]
crying? I couldn't bear to see that.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I've known Rozeal all my life. It's[XENO:n ]
not easy, doing this to her.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 59 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        I see.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I can't decide if it's[XENO:n ]
a good or bad idea.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But, we've come this far.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]So I want to help you to the end.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 60 | 
        
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        126 | 
        I think I've relied on your[XENO:n ]
kindness too much.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But with all the nasty rumours,[XENO:n ]
no-one else is willing to help me.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]So you're the only ones I can ask.[XENO:n ]
Will you do this for me?[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 61 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        [XENO:qst qst=548 ] | 
      
      
        | 62 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Thank you.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Good luck with the letter.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Please try to be discreet, so[XENO:n ]
Rozeal doesn't notice.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 63 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        This is the letter.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Thanks for doing this.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 64 | 
        
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        126 | 
        'Do it yourself.'[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]That's what you're thinking, no?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But, please...[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I just can't bear the thought[XENO:n ]
of seeing Rozeal cry.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 65 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Do be careful...[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Please do be careful...![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Her tears are the last thing[XENO:n ]
on Bionis I want to see.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]So...be careful, all right?[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 66 | 
        
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        126 | 
        I...I see.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Ricoth started crying.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I'm a total fool! It's all my fault![XENO:n ]
Why did I drag it out this long?![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Happy and sad at the same time...[XENO:n ]
I see...[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 67 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Those two are the best of[XENO:n ]
friends - it makes sense.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]That's why Ricoth cried, because[XENO:n ]
she knew how Rozeal would feel...[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]We have to go and[XENO:n ]
tell her together.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 68 | 
        
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        126 | 
        I'm not going to apologise though.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]That would be an insult to Rozeal,[XENO:n ]
and I hear she bears me no ill will.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ][XENO:trust trust=p:4:e:238:5 ]So I absolutely insist[XENO:n ]
that you take this.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Please, take it.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 69 | 
        
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        126 | 
        You people have done so[XENO:n ]
much for us.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Thank you for everything.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Really, thank you, from[XENO:n ]
the bottom of my heart![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 70 | 
        
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        126 | 
        [XENO:qst_start ]What should I do?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Suddenly, I have no idea[XENO:n ]
what I ought to say.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]This is a real problem.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 71 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Ah, it's you again.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Listen, I'm thinking of giving[XENO:n ]
a letter to Rozeal.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But now I come to write it,[XENO:n ]
I have no idea what to say.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]It's getting me down.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 72 | 
        
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        126 | 
        I just don't know what I[XENO:n ]
should write at this stage.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I've been thinking about it ever[XENO:n ]
since I realised how I felt, but...[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 73 | 
        
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        126 | 
        So, just write how you[XENO:n ]
feel right now.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Don't try and sugar-coat it.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I'm sure she'll appreciate it.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 74 | 
        
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        126 | 
        You could be right there...[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I wasn't going to go over the top,[XENO:n ]
but maybe I am over-thinking this.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Just write how I feel. Yes.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 75 | 
        
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        126 | 
        That's the spirit.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]She'll definitely appreciate it.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Well, I know I would.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 76 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        I suppose I will just write my[XENO:n ]
honest feelings.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Yes. I've decided.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I'll tell Rozeal exactly why I fell[XENO:n ]
for her![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Finished! Right, may I ask you to[XENO:n ]
deliver this to Rozeal please?[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 77 | 
        
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        126 | 
        [XENO:qst qst=549 ] | 
      
      
        | 78 | 
        
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        126 | 
        I think this is the final request[XENO:n ]
I will ask of you.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I only got this far thanks to you.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]So I'm counting on you to do this.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 79 | 
        
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        126 | 
        'Do it yourself'.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]That's what you're thinking, no?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But, please...[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I just can't bear the thought[XENO:n ]
of seeing Ricoth cry.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 80 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        In truth, I would prefer to tell her[XENO:n ]
directly. But with Ricoth around...[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I will speak with Ricoth if all[XENO:n ]
goes well with Rozeal.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]So, I hate to ask more, but[XENO:n ]
please do try to be discreet.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 81 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        I had no idea that Rozeal[XENO:n ]
was so worried about this...[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]And I call myself her friend![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I truly am the worst of the worst.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I have brought sadness[XENO:n ]
upon both of them.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 82 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Still, there is at least one good[XENO:n ]
thing to come out of all this![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I feel sure now that Rozeal will not[XENO:n ]
ignore Ricoth or hurt her feelings.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]With any luck, they will still be[XENO:n ]
able to remain good friends.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 83 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Despite all that has happened,[XENO:n ]
I hope we can all remain friends.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I know it is a selfish thing to say.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But I still wish for it.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 84 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Still, you people are the real[XENO:n ]
heroes of this piece.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I don't know what I would have[XENO:n ]
done without all of your help.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]So please, take this. A token of[XENO:n ]
gratitude, from all three of us.[XENO:trust trust=p:4:e:238:4 ][XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 85 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        I cannot say what will happen now.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But I know that I will be happy as[XENO:n ]
long as we can all be together.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I will try my very hardest to make[XENO:n ]
that happen. We all will.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 86 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        [XENO:qst_start ]*sigh*[XENO:n ]
What a pickle.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]What should I do?[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 87 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Will you please help me?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]My daughter has suddenly begun[XENO:n ]
hating Homs and Nopon.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]She even finds half-blooded[XENO:n ]
High Entia distasteful![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 88 | 
        
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        126 | 
        She was perfectly fine with other[XENO:n ]
races up until a little while ago.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Then, she just suddenly changed.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I have no idea why, either.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 89 | 
        
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        126 | 
        I'd like to help her, if I could find[XENO:n ]
out why this happened.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But she doesn't seem to want to[XENO:n ]
talk to me about it.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Hmmm...maybe she'll[XENO:n ]
talk with you.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 90 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        She hates other races?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I've heard that High Entia[XENO:n ]
hate conflict, but...[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 91 | 
        
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        126 | 
        That's right![XENO:n ]
Normally no one cares.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Although, I have heard of some[XENO:n ]
very old texts...[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Texts which say things about only[XENO:n ]
pure High Entia being acceptable.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Old mumbo jumbo.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 92 | 
        
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        126 | 
        [XENO:qst qst=555 ] | 
      
      
        | 93 | 
        
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        126 | 
        I'm ever so sorry.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]It's selfish of me to ask you this[XENO:n ]
when it's nothing to do with you.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But nonetheless, thank[XENO:n ]
you very much.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 94 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        I completely understand.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]You're all members of the races[XENO:n ]
she dislikes, after all...[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Of course you wouldn't feel[XENO:n ]
comfortable talking to her.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 95 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Now I think about it, she may[XENO:n ]
only talk to other High Entia.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I'm sorry to trouble you with such[XENO:n ]
a difficult task.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 96 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        The Bionis told her that?![XENO:n ]
I can't believe it![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But now you mention it, I do recall[XENO:n ]
her having bad dreams one night.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]And I get the feeling that was[XENO:n ]
the very day that she changed![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]How very frightening...[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Anyway, at least we've got to the[XENO:n ]
bottom of this now![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 97 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Right, I'll go and talk to Lesunia.[XENO:trust trust=p:4:c:231:3 ][XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]She cannot be allowed to think[XENO:n ]
like that in this day and age.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I just hope she listens to me.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 98 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Welcome one and all![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Behold Alcamoth![XENO:n ]
The city where High Entia dwell.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 99 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Alcamoth was built using[XENO:n ]
a variety of methods.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]They all combine to make the city[XENO:n ]
a pleasant place to live in.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]So please, make yourself at home![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 100 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Currently, Alcamoth is in[XENO:n ]
a high state of alert![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But this is only a measure to[XENO:n ]
help the citizens! Do not worry![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 101 | 
        
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        126 | 
        We are now in a state of alert.[XENO:n ]
But please do not feel uneasy![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]We Imperial Guard are here[XENO:n ]
should anything bad happen.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 102 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Some of my friends will not be[XENO:n ]
coming back after the last battle.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]This is enough to fill my[XENO:n ]
heart with sadness.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]So why the Emperor?[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 103 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Many of my friends will[XENO:n ]
not return home.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But I never thought that I'd hear[XENO:n ]
such news about the Emperor.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]That was the Imperial Guard's[XENO:n ]
pride.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 104 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Hiya![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I'm waiting for Daddy to get home.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I help Mummy in the daytime so[XENO:n ]
I can only come here at night.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 105 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Mummy started crying after[XENO:n ]
reading a letter she got.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I asked her why she was crying,[XENO:n ]
but she didn't answer.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]She just gave me a big cuddle.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Why did she do that?[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 106 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Daddy still hasn't come home.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I've been waiting for[XENO:n ]
him for ages too![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I want him to come[XENO:n ]
home and cuddle me.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I miss Daddy.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 107 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        I think Mummy is feeling[XENO:n ]
lonely like me.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But she holds me and[XENO:n ]
cuddles me a lot.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I hope Daddy comes home soon.[XENO:n ]
Mummy and me are waiting.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 108 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        I feel afraid that Daddy[XENO:n ]
won't come home.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But I met a nice boy who says he'll[XENO:n ]
be my new big brother.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]He acts just like a real big brother[XENO:n ]
to me. I feel safe when he's there![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 109 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        My new big brother said he's[XENO:n ]
worried about me.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]He said that I remind him of[XENO:n ]
him when he was little.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]What does he mean?[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 110 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        [XENO:trust trust=p:4:a:268:5 ]I really like my new big brother[XENO:n ]
Mir'leiz![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I feel happier and safer[XENO:n ]
with him around.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But I still miss my daddy.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 111 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        If I just keep waiting right here,[XENO:n ]
Daddy will come home soon, right?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]And then he'll give[XENO:n ]
me a big cuddle![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]My daddy is really nice and warm![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 112 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        The other day, my friend said that[XENO:n ]
Daddy isn't here any more.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Why make up stories like that?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Daddy is a good Imperial Guard![XENO:n ]
He's definitely coming home.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 113 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Can you tell me something?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Why doesn't Daddy[XENO:n ]
come back to us?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Normally he always comes home[XENO:n ]
and gives me a cuddle...[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 114 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        I've been waiting for[XENO:n ]
Daddy for days now.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Why doesn't he come home?[XENO:n ]
I miss my daddy.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 115 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        *sniff* *sob*[XENO:n ]
Where is he?![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I think Daddy must hate me now.[XENO:n ]
Does he hate me?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Is that why he isn't coming home?[XENO:n ]
Waaaaaah![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 116 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        [XENO:trust trust=p:4:a:268:5 ]I told my big brother Mir'leiz about[XENO:n ]
the nasty things my friend said.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]He got really mad and went over[XENO:n ]
to her place![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]He looked really scary![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 117 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        My new big brother is really nice.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]He is always stroking my hair.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]That's why I really love him![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 118 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        It's not just the Imperial Guard[XENO:n ]
defending Alcamoth![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Our air defences at Eryth Sea[XENO:n ]
are also protecting us![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But what do we do if something[XENO:n ]
breaks?[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 119 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        When taking strolls here I[XENO:n ]
always remember something:[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]'Always rely on a good tool.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But think carefully how[XENO:n ]
you wish to use it'.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]My late mother told me that.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 120 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Hey hey! What's going on?[XENO:n ]
Why are the defences active?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Is some fool trying to[XENO:n ]
attack Alcamoth?[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 121 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        The Emperor set off to fight the[XENO:n ]
Mechon that crushed our defences.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But it looks like even he was no[XENO:n ]
match for it.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Even so...[XENO:n ]
I can't believe he...died.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 122 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        I still can't believe that[XENO:n ]
the Emperor has gone.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]He just spoke to us from that[XENO:n ]
balcony only a little while ago![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]He told us about[XENO:n ]
the crown princess.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I think he knew that something[XENO:n ]
like this might happen.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 123 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        If you fight because of a grudge,[XENO:n ]
then another one will be born.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I know this but...[XENO:n ]
I still really wish...[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]That the allied force[XENO:n ]
avenges the Emperor![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]No matter what, I just[XENO:n ]
can't forgive them![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 124 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Everyone, are you levelling up[XENO:n ]
all your Arts properly?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]The higher the level, the more[XENO:n ]
effective! Makes life easier![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 125 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        To raise an Art's maximum level,[XENO:n ]
you need an Arts Manual![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]What? You knew all of this?![XENO:n ]
Well, I do apologise![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 126 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Shops only sell manuals that go[XENO:n ]
up to an intermediate level.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But someone once told me that[XENO:n ]
advanced manuals exist too![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 127 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        I wonder where you get[XENO:n ]
those from though.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I'd like to know too.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 128 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Hey everybody, I finally got it![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]The Advanced Arts Manuals[XENO:n ]
do exist![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]It's just difficult to get[XENO:n ]
a hold of them.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 129 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        You can only get them from really[XENO:n ]
strong monsters, apparently.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But which monsters do you[XENO:n ]
you have to defeat exactly?[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 130 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        I hope you aren't the type that[XENO:n ]
just makes gems and that's it.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]If you do that, why, it's like[XENO:n ]
pearl before swine, I tell you![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 131 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Simply making gems isn't[XENO:n ]
good enough.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]You have to attach them to empty[XENO:n ]
slots in your armour and weapons.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]That's how you enjoy their[XENO:n ]
beneficial effects![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 132 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Do you know the procedure[XENO:n ]
for making ether gems?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]It's simplicity itself![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Just combine crystals which[XENO:n ]
have the same qualities.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 133 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Sometimes you might not have[XENO:n ]
crystals with a high strength.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]That means that the strength might[XENO:n ]
not exceed 100% during crafting.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]If that happens, you'll create a[XENO:n ]
cylinder.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]A travelling merchant told me[XENO:n ]
so it must be true.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 134 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Do you know the procedure[XENO:n ]
for making ether gems?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]It's simplicity itself![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Just combine crystals which[XENO:n ]
have the same qualities.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 135 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Sometimes you might not have[XENO:n ]
crystals with a high strength.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]That means that the strength might[XENO:n ]
not exceed 100% during crafting.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]If that happens, you'll create a[XENO:n ]
cylinder.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]A travelling merchant told me[XENO:n ]
so it must be true.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 136 | 
        
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        126 | 
        My friend in the Ministry of[XENO:n ]
Records told me something.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]It seems there are Giants' ruins[XENO:n ]
somewhere on Valak Mountain.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 137 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Even my friend doesn't know the[XENO:n ]
exact location of those ruins.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I wonder what kind of place it is.[XENO:n ]
I bet it has some kind of secret.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I love thinking about this stuff.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 138 | 
        
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        126 | 
        My friend in the Ministry of[XENO:n ]
Records told me something.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]It seems there are Giants' ruins[XENO:n ]
somewhere on Valak Mountain.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 139 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Even my friend doesn't know the[XENO:n ]
exact location of those ruins.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I wonder what kind of place it is.[XENO:n ]
I bet it has some kind of secret.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I love thinking about this stuff.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 140 | 
        
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        126 | 
        There is a place called Valak Peak[XENO:n ]
on Valak Mountain.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]They say that's where the Giants'[XENO:n ]
ruins are.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But there's a mystery to solve[XENO:n ]
before you can get there.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 141 | 
        
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        126 | 
        I'm definitely interested in[XENO:n ]
what the mystery might be.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But my life is more important![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I'd rather avoid senseless danger.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 142 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Zain and Kurralth are Alcamoth's[XENO:n ]
premier adventurers![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]People mass together to enjoy[XENO:n ]
their exciting stories![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Do I go too? Why, of course![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 143 | 
        
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        126 | 
        They plan on going somewhere[XENO:n ]
quite extreme this time.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]The preparations seem quite[XENO:n ]
extensive and time consuming.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I'm looking forward to hearing[XENO:n ]
their stories, of course.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But I'm more interested in them[XENO:n ]
returning home safely![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 144 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Are you making sure to defeat[XENO:n ]
the unique monsters?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]They drop some really top-notch[XENO:n ]
armour and weapons, you know?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]If you think you can handle it,[XENO:n ]
I'd definitely recommend it![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 145 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Sure, you can buy decent[XENO:n ]
equipment in shops.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But sometimes you want that[XENO:n ]
extra special something...[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 146 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Are you making sure to defeat[XENO:n ]
the unique monsters?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]They drop some really top-notch[XENO:n ]
armour and weapons, you know?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]If you think you can handle it,[XENO:n ]
I'd definitely recommend it![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 147 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Sure, you can buy decent[XENO:n ]
equipment in shops.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But sometimes you want that[XENO:n ]
extra special something...[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 148 | 
        
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        126 | 
        You have to defeat monsters[XENO:n ]
to get really strong equipment.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Among monsters, it's the unique[XENO:n ]
ones that drop the good stuff.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 149 | 
        
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        126 | 
        The stronger the unique monster,[XENO:n ]
the stronger the equipment.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Guess it's pretty obvious[XENO:n ]
if you think about it.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 150 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Me only finded nice[XENO:n ]
Bird People here![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Even though me only teeny-tiny,[XENO:n ]
nobody teases me here![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I happy I came here![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 151 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Me like Frontier Village too[XENO:n ]
but here is much betterer![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Me never leave here![XENO:n ]
Never ever![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 152 | 
        
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        126 | 
        WAAH! Big sound![XENO:n ]
Me really scared![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Tummy and head still shaking![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 153 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Me no cry![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Grampypon told me so![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]He say, 'Smiling very important'.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]When me come here,[XENO:n ]
he told me that.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]B-but, me can no do it.[XENO:n ]
Me no can smile...[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 154 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Grampypon, me sorry![XENO:n ]
Me no can smile now![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Is OK to cry just this time?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]G-grampypon... *sniffle* Wh-why?[XENO:n ]
Why you have to die?![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Me miss my grampypon.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 155 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Grampypon told me...[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Fighting for revenge or[XENO:n ]
sadness is very bad.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But after Bird People get bad[XENO:n ]
news, their eyes were scary![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Still...it naughty to[XENO:n ]
fight for revenge.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 156 | 
        
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        126 | 
        You Hom Hom know Faras Cave?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Very very hard to find![XENO:n ]
But try go at night-time![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Hehehe! Nice things there![XENO:n ]
Plenty nice things there![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 157 | 
        
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        126 | 
        B-but this is my secret![XENO:n ]
All mine mine mine![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Keep secret from other people![XENO:n ]
Please no tell anyone![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 158 | 
        
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        126 | 
        You Hom Hom know Faras Cave?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Very very hard to find![XENO:n ]
But try go at night-time![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Ehehe! Nice things there![XENO:n ]
Plenty nice things there![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 159 | 
        
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        126 | 
        B-but this is my secret![XENO:n ]
All mine mine mine![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Keep secret from other people![XENO:n ]
Please no tell anyone![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 160 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Me learned something new![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]There lots of places which[XENO:n ]
are nice but tough to find![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 161 | 
        
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        126 | 
        If you go, you understand![XENO:n ]
There lots of special places![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]You go and look for them too![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]You find good things! Me promise![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 162 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Since the subjugation force left,[XENO:n ]
we have increased our patrols.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]This is to ease the worries[XENO:n ]
of our citizens.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]It was the Emperor's idea.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 163 | 
        
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        126 | 
        We have increased our patrols,[XENO:n ]
but you should behave normally.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]We patrol more so you don't have[XENO:n ]
to worry and can live normally.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 164 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Something is happening here[XENO:n ]
in the imperial capital.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]The citizens too feel uneasy and[XENO:n ]
they ask me questions.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But right now, I think I'd like[XENO:n ]
to know the answers too![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 165 | 
        
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        126 | 
        I am quite sure you have[XENO:n ]
already been informed.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]The Emperor is dead.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I have never experienced such[XENO:n ]
sadness my entire life.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 166 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Just what do we do as[XENO:n ]
the Imperial Guard?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Our duty is to protect the Emperor.[XENO:n ]
So, what's the point?![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 167 | 
        
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        126 | 
        I do not like fighting.[XENO:n ]
I think everyone is the same.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But this is a fight to[XENO:n ]
defend ourselves.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]The High Entia are destined to[XENO:n ]
face the forces of Mechonis,[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]And through this, the allied force[XENO:n ]
unites to defend the Bionis.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]That is why I must fight![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ]
 | 
      
      
        | 168 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Have you heard of Sleeping[XENO:n ]
Dragon Isle at Eryth Sea?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I'd not recommend going there[XENO:n ]
when it's raining though.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]If you aren't averse to danger,[XENO:n ]
however, I won't stop you.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 169 | 
        
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        126 | 
        We name things to capture their[XENO:n ]
essence, and this is no different.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]For a dragon really does sleep on[XENO:n ]
Sleeping Dragon Isle.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]And it awakens only when it rains.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Just thinking of that dragon[XENO:n ]
makes my body tremble.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 170 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Have you heard of Sleeping[XENO:n ]
Dragon Isle at Eryth Sea?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I'd not recommend going there[XENO:n ]
when it's raining though.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]If you aren't averse to danger,[XENO:n ]
however, I won't stop you.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 171 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        We name things to capture their[XENO:n ]
essence, and this is no different.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]For a dragon really does sleep on[XENO:n ]
Sleeping Dragon Isle.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]And it awakens only when it rains.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Just thinking of that dragon[XENO:n ]
makes my body tremble.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 172 | 
        
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        126 | 
        Don't tell me you've actually been[XENO:n ]
to Sleeping Dragon Isle![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]At least, when it wasn't[XENO:n ]
raining, correct?[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 173 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        I suppose it's OK to go there[XENO:n ]
when it isn't raining.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]You don't want to get drawn into[XENO:n ]
a fight just for being careless.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 174 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        I've really started to like[XENO:n ]
working the night shift.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]It's ever since teaming up with[XENO:n ]
with the guy by the entrance.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]That chap has a lot of[XENO:n ]
interesting stories to tell![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 175 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Plus I get to meet a[XENO:n ]
variety of people.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I think that's important seeing as[XENO:n ]
it's our duty to protect Alcamoth.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 176 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Wh-what's going on?[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]We aren't getting any intel. I have[XENO:n ]
to find out what's happening.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]No, now it's more important than[XENO:n ]
ever that I remain at my post.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 177 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        I knew it wouldn't be enough.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But thank you all the same[XENO:n ]
for all your efforts![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]The Emperor passed away[XENO:n ]
in the arms of Lady Melia.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]That alone is comfort in itself.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 178 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        I'm sure the Emperor was happy[XENO:n ]
to die in Lady Melia's arms.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I have a daughter too, so[XENO:n ]
I understand how he feels.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 179 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        I lost a keepsake from my mother[XENO:n ]
while out on a stroll.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 180 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        I've tried looking but I just[XENO:n ]
can't find it.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I hate to ask but, could you help[XENO:n ]
me look?[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 181 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        [XENO:qst qst=600 ] | 
      
      
        | 182 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        I'm grateful![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I'm sure my mother would[XENO:n ]
be happy as well![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 183 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        N-no way![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Please tell me that you're[XENO:n ]
going to help me![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 184 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        My friend give me present when[XENO:n ]
me moved here, but me lost it![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Me searched high and low[XENO:n ]
but no luck finding it.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 185 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        You can help me, yes?![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Very very important to me![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 186 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        [XENO:qst qst=603 ] | 
      
      
        | 187 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Thank you thank you![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Me looking for Nopon lucky charm![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Me happy that you help me![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 188 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Losing such special thing...[XENO:n ]
Me a really naughty Nopon.[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 189 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        I have spent months and years[XENO:n ]
trying to write my masterpiece.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]It was to depict my homeland -[XENO:n ]
my dear Alcamoth.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But recently, inspiration has left[XENO:n ]
me to rot.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I ought to go elsewhere to find[XENO:n ]
myself again and be inspired.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Somewhere not too crowded[XENO:n ]
and with decent facilities.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Do you know of a place that can[XENO:n ]
satisfy my needs?[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 190 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        I have spent months and years[XENO:n ]
trying to write my masterpiece.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]It was to depict my homeland -[XENO:n ]
my dear Alcamoth.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]But recently, inspiration has left[XENO:n ]
me to rot.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Then I came to hear of Colony 6.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I hear it is being reconstructed,[XENO:n ]
but I think it perfect for my needs![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Please take me there if you will![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ]
 | 
      
      
        | 191 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        [XENO:jaw jaw=off ][XENO:tail_off ][XENO:sel sel=・Invite to Colony 6/・Do nothing ][XENO:del del=all ] | 
      
      
        | 192 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        I feel pangs of pain to leave here,[XENO:n ]
but I think it my duty as a poet.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Writing of foreign lands and their[XENO:n ]
strange people is enticing![XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]I cannot contain my excitement![XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 193 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        Oh, I see.[XENO:wait wait=key ][System:PageBreak ]Well, back to my quill and paper.[XENO:n ]
Aah, but I have no new ideas...[XENO:wait wait=key ][XENO:del del=this ] | 
      
      
        | 194 | 
        
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        126 | 
        [XENO:fade fade=outin:100 ] | 
      
      
        | 195 | 
        
         | 
        126 | 
        [XENO:fade fade=outin:60 ] |