Bandit Hideout (Normal)

> A pack of therian bandits makes their hideout here. They must be quickly neutralized before they summon help.
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## Summary

Fram Berge mistakes Schneider as one of the bandits. After the misunderstanding is resolved, Schneider joins the knights of Avillon.

## Character List

### Major

* Schneider (Earth)
* Fram Berge (Water)
* Lord of Avillon

## Dialogue

**Schneider:** Hm? Aren’t you the Royal Knights? I recall occasionally seeing you near the capital…
**Fram:** And I’m guessing you’re the boss here…? Your weapon’s sure big enough for it.
**Schneider:** Me? No, not at all! I’m but a free-roaming knight…
**Fram:** Ha ha! You think you can trick us?! Get ready to take a beating!
**(Lord):** Fram, wait! …You’re not going to wait, are you?

**Schneider:** Hngh… Ugh…
**Fram:** You’re pretty strong for a bandit! But you’re still not gonna touch Highness while I’m here!
**(Lord):** I don’t think he’s a bandit, though.
**Fram:** Wait, what?
**(Lord):** There have been reports of a Therian Knight fighting the bandits in the woodlands alone.
**Fram:** Now that you mention it, I think I heard about that. A knight with a… huge weapon…
**Schneider:** Mmhmm…
**Fram:** Who’s cute… and fluffy…
**Schneider:** Ahem…
**Fram:** Er…
**(Lord):** I apologize for my knight’s lack of manners…
**Schneider:** Nonsense! I’m barely even hurt! \*cough cough\* Ahem…
**Fram:** I’m sorry! We fought so many Therian bandits, I just… Er, are you alright?
**Johan:** Apologies. It appears our previous battles have our Lady Fram on her guard. What brings you to the forest, Sir Knight?
**Schneider:** Oh, where are my manners! My name is Schneider. I was a knight in the… now lost Kingdom of Neto Doum. After my kingdom fell, I wandered aimlessly until I ended up within the borders of Avillon. The graceful villagers in Totnam took me in and allowed me to work as a guard. During my time there, local bandits began to terrorize the villagers, for which I decided to bring them to justice. They are my former countrymen, but even back in Neto Doum they worked as bandits and even attacked my village. I cannot stand by as they inflict injury on innocent citizens.
**(Lord):** It’s no wonder the rumors speak so highly of your honor. You’ve a noble mindset, one fit for a knight.
**Schneider:** You flatter me. Does your Highness plan to subdue the bandits? I know that in Avillon, there are none who go hungry, thanks largely to Your Highness’s efforts. If I’m being honest, I had wanted to serve Your Highness for some time, and I feel as though out meeting here may be nothing short of fate. I am a knight without a kingdom. I would be honored to be allowed to pledge my loyalty to Your Highness!
**(Lord):** And here I had been readying myself to ask you to join us. I am happy to welcome you as our newest knight, Sir Schneider. Charlotte, heal Sir Schneider. Once he’s recovered, he will assist us in our mission.
**Schneider:** You have my thanks, Your Highness! I shall serve with the outmost loyalty for as long as I live!
**Charlotte:** Yay! C’mere puppy knight, I’ll get you fixed up!
**Fram:** Hey, I’m uh… sorry. I tend to punch first and ask questions later. Want some beef jerky?
**Schneider:** Oh, I understand. I am often the same way. I would love some jerky, thank you. Do you happen to have cheese as well…?