Dunban's Right Arm

## Introduction

**Sharla:** Dunban, how’s your arm holding up?

**Dunban:** You mean this old thing?

**Sharla:** The others told me what happened a year ago, at Sword Valley. It must have been very painful.

## Gain (+8)

**Dunban: *[It hardly even bothers me now.]*** I’m used to this left-handed style now.

**Sharla:** It must be tough, though. Only a year ago you were fighting with the Monado. And this is your reward...

**Dunban:** You think losing the use of one arm is going to hold me back?

**Sharla:** You really can’t use your right arm then? That’s a real shame.

**Dunban: *[I have no regrets.]*** Without the Monado, we would have never repelled the Mechon. I did what anyone would have done.

**Sharla:** There you go again. Showing off in that special Dunban way.

**Dunban:** I wouldn’t be in any fit state to be showing off if not for all of you.

**Sharla:** Wow! That’s some honesty right there! I can’t believe I’ve stripped away so many layers so quickly!

**Dunban:** Did I say too much?

**Sharla:** No. It was quite sweet, actually.

**Dunban:** Erm... Can I ask you not to tell Reyn about this conversation? If he ever found out, I wouldn’t hear the end of it.

**Sharla:** Don’t worry! My lips are sealed!

## Net 0 (+4, -4)

**Dunban: *[It hardly even bothers me now.]*** I’m used to this left-handed style now.

**Sharla:** It must be tough, though. Only a year ago you were fighting with the Monado. And this is your reward...

**Dunban:** You think losing the use of one arm is going to hold me back?

**Sharla:** You really can’t use your right arm then? That’s a real shame.

**Dunban: *[I’m perfectly fine like this.]***

**Sharla:** No you’re not!

**Dunban:** I’m fine because I know it was all for the best. I had no choice. There was no one else able to use the Monado.

**Sharla:** Well... I suppose...

**Dunban:** I did it because I had to. And I have no regrets.

**Sharla:** Dunban, ever the humble hero. I’m sorry for pushing you. I just wanted you to know I care.

**Dunban:** I know. Thank you. Your honesty is refreshing, and I really appreciate it.

## Net 0 (-4, +4)

**Dunban: *[I don’t need your sympathy.]***

**Sharla:** Well excuse me for being concerned about your well-being!

**Dunban:** I’m sorry, that was rude of me. But I’m fine. I’m sure I’ve told you I can move it almost perfectly.

**Sharla:** I don’t think so. In fact, I heard you could barely move it at all.

**Dunban:** *Looks like the game is up. She doesn’t miss a thing.*

**Sharla:** Tell me the truth. How much can you move your right arm?

**Dunban: *[A bit.]***

**Sharla:** I knew it! Finally the truth comes out.

**Dunban:** Did you really know all along?

**Sharla:** I’m a medic, aren’t I? Anyway, at least you still have some movement. That’s very positive.

**Dunban:** Yes. I still have some feeling. All hope is not lost.

**Sharla:** Why not get Linada to look at it? She might be able to help you.

**Dunban:** I hadn’t thought of that.

**Sharla:** Well, what are you waiting for? Come on! You and me are heading for Junks.

**Dunban:** What? Right now?

**Sharla:** Yep! And I won’t hear any of your excuses, Dunban! Hurry up!

**Dunban:** *This must be what it feels like to be Juju...*

## Loss (-8)

**Dunban: *[I don’t need your sympathy.]***

**Sharla:** Well excuse me for being concerned about your well-being!

**Dunban:** I’m sorry, that was rude of me. But I’m fine. I’m sure I’ve told you I can move it almost perfectly.

**Sharla:** I don’t think so. In fact, I heard you could barely move it at all.

**Dunban:** *Looks like the game is up. She doesn’t miss a thing.*

**Sharla:** Tell me the truth. How much can you move your right arm?

**Dunban: *[As well as anyone!]***

**Sharla:** If you think I’m going to believe that, you don’t know me at all!

**Dunban:** I... But... It’s just...

**Sharla:** Can’t you see I’m trying to help? You don’t need to try and shield me from any of this.

**Dunban:** Sharla, I...

**Sharla:** I’ve seen all kinds of things during my time on the battlefield. If you think I can’t handle the truth, well, you’re wrong. So there’s no need to try and be all secretive.

**Dunban:** I apologise, Sharla. I was wrong to doubt you.

**Sharla:** Heh. Now you just have to remember that in the future!