Holy Region Dialogue

## First Mission

* Mission Start/Before Boss Battle
	+ --As you follow Danica to the location of the Empress, you realize that you aren't heading to Othlon.
	+ --You ask Danica why that is.
	+ *Danica*: Well, only the higher-ups in the Imperial Guard know this, but the Empress actually live alone with her child. The Emperor is in Othlon.
	+ *Danica*: It's apparently for "safety reasons", but I can't help but wonder what the real reason is.
	+ *Danica*: Their relationship can't be any worse that mine and my father's, at least.
	+ *Rebel*: Hold it!
	+ *Rebel*: Yeah, hold it!
	+ --You are stopped by a group of rebel troops.
	+ *Danica*: Out of my way, you fools!
	+ *Rebel*: Make us, Imperial dogs!
	+ *Rebel*: The Boss says that you two ain't allowed to go anywhere.
	+ *Rebel*: We're here to make sure he's satisfied.
	+ *Danica*: Well, let's not keep him waiting then.
* After Boss Battle
	+ *Rebel*: You're gonna pay for this!
	+ --The rebels scatter from the scene
	+ *Danica*: We have even less time than I thought. If the rebels are trying to cut us off, they know where we're heading!

## Second Mission

* Mission Start/Before Boss Battle
	+ *Rebel*: What? How could they be here already?
	+ *Rebel*: The others must be slacking off or something. There's no way they could have all been...
	+ *Danica*: We took care of your friends just a few moments ago.
	+ *Rebel*: Oh... Oh man...
	+ *Danica*: Tell me, what do you possibly hope to accomplish by standing against us?
	+ *Rebel*: We... we're fighting for a better world!
	+ *Rebel*: Yeah! You can't stop us from freeing the land from tyranny!
	+ *Rebel*: We'll have to show you the righteousness of our cause!
* After Boss Battle
	+ *Rebel*: N-no way! This can't be how it ends!
	+ *Rebel*: Our struggle... our cause... Everything is falling apart...
	+ *Danica*: Your "cause" is nothing but a sham. Do you know how many have died at the hands of the rebels?
	+ *Rebel*: And the murder in your Emperor's name is somehow more justified? At least we have an honorable cause.
	+ *Danica*: ...
	+ *Danica*: Don't you dare talk to me about "justified murder."
	+ *Rebel*: ...
	+ *Danica*: Out of my sight. Both of you.
	+ --Sending mortal danger, both rebels turn pale and flee. Danica just stands there, her fists clenched.

## Third Mission

* Mission Start/Before Boss Battle
	+ *Imperial Guard*: Hold on a moment!
	+ *Danica*: What now?
	+ *Imperial Guard*: We have reports of bandits in the area. State your intentions, both of you!
	+ *Danica*: Can't you see my cape? I'm also an Imperial Guard. We have an urgent message for Her Higness, so I would appreciate if you moved aside.
	+ *Imperial Guard*: A likely story!
	+ *Danica*: Excuse me?
	+ *Imperial Guard*: I'm sorry, but we cannot allow any passage along this road.
	+ *Imperial Guard*: I will need to bring the both of you in for questioning.
	+ *Danica*: I guess we need to battle then. Let's make this quick.
* After Boss Battle
	+ *Imperial Guard*: My word! This power...those monsters... you must be Danica Tardel!
	+ *Imperial Guard*: Please forgive me, Ms. Tardel. I can't afford to let just anyone through.
	+ *Danica*: Right, whatever. Just get out of my way please.
	+ *Imperial Guard*: ...You won't speak badly of me, would you?
	+ *Danica*: I said get out of my way!

## Fourth Mission

* Mission Start/Before Boss Battle
	+ --You arrive at a manor of decent size, tucked away in the middle of a forest. It is surrounded by Imperial Guards.
	+ *Imperial Guard*: Halt!
	+ *Danica*: Not this again...
	+ *Imperial Guard*: State your business. This area is off-limits.
	+ *Danica*: I am Danica Tardel of the Imperial Guard. We have a matter of utmost urgency to discuss with our Empress.
	+ *Imperial Guard*: Ms. Tardel? Daughter of Relbus Tardel? I am honored to meet you!
	+ *Imperial Guard*: Right this way, if you will.
	+ --You are led to a Room with an ornate door.
	+ *Imperial Guard*: Here we are. You should try to keep it short, our Empress Avelyn is currently spending time with her son.
	+ *Danica*: Thank you.
	+ --You see the Empress, seated on the floor next to a young child. She looks up at Danica, and then stops and stares at you for a moment.
	+ *Empress Avelyn*: ...
	+ *Imperial Guard*: Your Highness! I'm so sorry to intrude. Danica Tardel here has requested an audience with you about a matter of utmost...Your Highness? Is something wrong?
	+ *Avelyn*: Oh... It's nothing. Sorry, I felt...a little light-headed for a moment.
	+ --The guard walks over to Avelyn and whispers something in her ear.
	+ *Avelyn*: Hmm...
	+ *Aveyn*: Adrian darling, can you please play outside the door for a moment?
	+ *Adrian*: Did I do something bad, Mommy? I wanna stay here and play with everyone too!
	+ *Avelyn*: You didn't do anything, darling. It's just we need a minute or two to talk about...boring adult things.
	+ *Adrian*: ...Okay.
	+ --Adrian glumly walks out the door as Avelyn rises to her feet.
	+ *Danica*: Please forgive the intrusion, your Highness.
	+ *Avelyn*: Danica... it's been a while. Last I saw you was at your brother's... Uh.
	+ *Avelyn*: I'm sorry. In any case, you are practically my family. There's no need for such formality.
	+ *Danica*: Thank you for your kindness. I'm sorry, your highness, but... there is a problem. A big problem.
	+ *Danica*: The First Ones are being stolen by the rebel forces! I don't know how they learned of where they are, but they've already claimed four of them!
	+ *Avelyn*: The First Ones... how could this happen?
	+ *Danica*: It gets worse! The rebels knew where all the others were hidden beforehand, so they surely know where to go for the last one...
	+ *Avelyn*: ......Me.
	+ *Danica*: Y-yes.
	+ *Danica*: Your Highness, we must hurry-
	+ --A loud crashing from the hallway interrupts Danica.
	+ *Avelyn*: What in the world is going on?
	+ --The doorway bursts open as Eric marches inside, flanked by rebels soldiers.
	+ *Danica*: Eric!
	+ *Eric*: I'm sorry, Empress Avelyn Veros, but you must hand over your golden Capture Card!
	+ *Avelyn*: Why? What would someone like you want with that?
	+ *Eric*: It's none of your concern.
	+ *Avelyn*: It is my concern. Leonitus fought so hard to seal the away. I could never hand them over!
	+ *Eric*: Avelyn, I know all about your husband.
	+ *Avelyn*: ...
	+ *Eric*: He's cursed, right? He's no longer the warm, compassionate man you once knew.
	+ *Eric*: He's become something far more sinister.
	+ *Eric*: But we can break his curse. If you tell me where the Card is, I can change his fate!
	+ *Danica*: This is ridiculous!
	+ *Avelyn*: ...What do you know of Leonitus?
	+ *Danica*: What? Your Majesty?!
	+ *Eric*: The curse. It cannot be "broken", but it can be "undone". With your help, the past can be changed to prevent all of this-
	+ *Avelyn*: No. That's not what I meant.
	+ *Eric*: ...?
	+ *Avelyn*: I don't understand how you know of this, but you are right. Indeed, Leonitus is different now...
	+ *Avelyn*: Fate has not been kind to us. But I don't regret a single thing we did, and I bet neither does Leonitus.
	+ *Avelyn*: We fought against cruel fate with all we had. We may have ultimately failed, but in the process, we gained much.
	+ *Avelyn*: Our happiest memories, our most trusted allies, our love... and our most precious possession of all.
	+ *Eric*: What are you saying? You have the chance to make things right, but you're throwing it all away?
	+ *Eric*: Why? This makes no sense!
	+ *Avelyn*: I remember the Leonitus I fell in love with. I remember his selflessness, his kind heart, and his smile...
	+ *Avelyn*: And I have my son to prove it.
	+ *Avelyn*: Changing the past means I could lose my son... and no better fate is worth giving him up.
	+ *Avelyn*: Young trainer, whoever you are, I order you to leave this place and never come back.
	+ *Eric*: ...
	+ --Eric pauses for a moment. The rebels behind him shift uncomfortably.
	+ *Ramsus*: What a touching tale, Empress...
	+ *Avelyn*: Ramsus! So, you were the one leading this rebellion.
	+ *Ramsus*: At your service, as always. How is Leonitus? I'm afraid it's been ages since we last spoke...
	+ *Ramsus*: From the sound of things, he isn't quite like I remember.
	+ *Avelyn*: I'm not giving you the First One, Ramsus.
	+ *Avelyn*: Leave now, and I will spare you.
	+ *Ramsus*: I'm afraid you're misreading the situation, my dear.
	+ --Ramsus walks in front of Eric and the other rebels. Avelyn gasps, as she sees that Ramsus has a knife to Adrian's throat.
	+ *Avelyn*: No! Adrian!
	+ *Avelyn*: Let him go, Ramsus!
	+ *Eric*: Ramsus, stop this! This isn't what we agreed on!
	+ *Ramsus*: Didn't I tell you before, my boy? When we fight giants, we use everything we can to even the odds.
	+ *Eric*: I order you to release him!
	+ *Ramsus*: Please. You have no authority over me. Nobody does!
	+ *Ramsus*: I'm only putting up with you so the Reconquista or whatever will give us more of their powerful monsters.
	+ *Ramsus*: And I'm pretty sure that they, like myself, care only about results.
	+ *Ramsus*: Honestly, you're just another thorn in my side.
	+ *Eric*: ...
	+ *Ramsus*: Now, Empress, tell us where the last Capture Card is.
	+ *Avelyn*: ...Lake Machiar. It's at Lake Machiar.
	+ *Ramsus*: That sounds reasonable.
	+ --Ramsus drops Adrian, who scurries over to his mother.
	+ *Ramsus*: Eric! I want you to head to Lake Machiar to find the Capture Card.
	+ *Eric*: ...
	+ *Ramsus*: Now. Unless you want me to tell the Reconquista about your disobedience.
	+ *Eric*: ...
	+ --Eric heads out of the house.
	+ *Danica*: Darn it! We were so close...
	+ *Avelyn*: You got what you wanted. Now go.
	+ *Ramsus*: Ha ha ha! Do you think I'm naive enough to just let this opportunity slip by me?
	+ *Avelyn*: What opportunity?
	+ *Ramsus*: My chance to strike Leonitus where it hurts the most.
	+ *Ramsus*: Well, my friends! I'll grant you the honor of ending the life of the Imperial family! Glory to our rebellion!
	+ *Avelyn*: You monster!
	+ *Ramsus*: Sorry, Mrs. Veros. It's been wonderful to see you again. I'll be meeting your husband soon enough.
	+ --Ramsus departs as the rebels close in.
	+ *Danica*: Don't worry, your Highness! We won't let these rebels lay a single finger on you or your son!

* After Boss Battle
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