Endgame: Repatriation (Script)

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Please refer to Epilogue for the rest of the script.

Main Story

Before battle

Narration
The Crimean royal palac, located in the center of Melior, is famed for its beautiful  gardens where the world seems at peace. But times have changed. Countless battles have raged in these idyllic confines, and a new dark lord now sits upon the throne. The palace itself has not suffered--it remains a study in dignity and elegance. Yet there is no peace on this day. A grim tension fills the air, engulfing all it touches in deafening silence. Within the heart of the palace sits the author of this war: Ashnard, king of Daein.

Narration
 Ike, supreme commander of the Crimean army, and Elincia, princess of Crimea, have completed their battle preparations. Now, they spend a tense morning waiting for the decisive battle that will conclude their yearlong odyssey. They wait for the beginning of the end.

Exit base
Bastian, Geoffrey, and Lucia are alive

Bastian
Princess? It's time.

Elincia
It's right there... I can see the capital...Father, Mother, my lord Uncle...Your Elincia has returned...

Lucia
Our soldiers are in formation and awaiting your word, Princess. For good or ill, this will be our final battle. Before they march, would you...speak to them?

Elincia
What? Y-y-you want me to...address the troops?

Geoffrey
This fight will determine if Ashnard falls and if we can all return to our beloved homeland. Today, Princess, we risk all. Giving men the courage to fight is the duty of a leader.

Elincia
I...I don't know how well I'll do, but...I will try.

Bastian, Geoffrey, and Lucia were killed

Bastian, Geoffrey, and Lucia were killed

Titania
Princess? It's time.

Elincia
It's right there... I can see the capital...Father, Mother, my lord Uncle...Your Elincia has returned...

Crimean Soldiers
Princess Elincia! The troops await your command! Before they march, would you...would you speak to them?

Elincia
What? Y-y-you want me to...
address the troops?

Titania
This fight will determine if Ashnard falls. It may well determine the fate of all Tellius. Today we risk all. Giving men the courage to fight is the duty of a leader.

Elincia
I...I don't know how well I'll do, but...I will try.

Bastian was killed

Bastian was killed

Geoffrey
Princess? It's time.

Elincia
It's right there...I can see the capital...Father, Mother, my lord Uncle...Your Elincia has returned...

Lucia
Our soldiers are in formation and awaiting your word, Princess. For good or ill, this will be our final battle. Before they march, would you...speak to them?

Elincia
What? Y-y-you want me to...address the troops?

Geoffrey
This fight will determine if Ashnard falls, and if we can all return to our beloved homeland. Today, Princess, we risk all. Giving men the courage to fight is the duty of a leader.

Elincia
I...I don't know how well I'll do, but...I will try.

Geoffrey was killed

Bastian
Princess? It's time.

Elincia
It's right there... I can see the capital...Father, Mother, my lord Uncle...Your Elincia has returned...

Lucia
Our soldiers are in formation and awaiting your word, Princess. For good or ill, this will be our final battle. Before they march, would you...speak to them?

Elincia
What? Y-y-you want me to...address the troops?

Lucia
This fight will determine if Ashnard falls and if we can all return to our beloved homeland. Today, Princess, we risk all. Giving men the courage to fight is the duty of a leader.

Elincia
I...I don't know how well I'll do, but...I will try.

Lucia was killed

Lucia was killed

Bastian
Princess? It's time.

Elincia
It's right there... I can see the capital...Father, Mother, my lord Uncle...Your Elincia has returned...

Geoffrey
Our soldiers are in formation and awaiting your word, Princess. For good or ill, this will be our final battle. Before they march, would you...speak to them?

Elincia
What? Y-y-you want me to...address the troops?

Geoffrey
This fight will determine if Ashnard falls and if we can all return to our beloved homeland. Today, Princess, we risk all. Giving men the courage to fight is the duty of a leader.

Elincia
I...I don't know how well I'll do, but...I will try.

Geoffrey and Lucia were killed

Geoffrey and Lucia were killed

Bastian
Princess? It's time.

Elincia
It's right there... I can see the capital...Father, Mother, my lord Uncle...Your Elincia has returned...

Crimean Soldier
Princess Elincia! The troops await your command! Before they march, would you...would you speak to them?

Elincia
What? Y-y-you want me to...address the troops?

Bastian
This fight will determine if Ashnard falls and if we can all return to our beloved homeland. Today, Princess, we risk all. Giving men the courage to fight is the duty of a leader.

Elincia
I...I don't know how well I'll do, but...I will try.

Bastian and Geoffrey were killed

Bastian and Geoffrey were killed

Lucia
Princess! It's almost time for us to get started.

Elincia
It's right there... I can see the capital...Father, Mother, my lord Uncle...Your Elincia has returned...

Crimean Soldier
Princess Elincia! The troops await your command! Before they march, would you...would you speak to them?

Elincia
What? Y-y-you want me to...address the troops?

Lucia
This fight will determine if Ashnard falls and if we can all return to our beloved homeland. Today, Princess, we risk all. Giving men the courage to fight is the duty of a leader.

Elincia
I...I don't know how well I'll do, but...I will try.

Bastian and Lucia were killed

Geoffrey
Princess! It's almost time for us to get started.

Elincia
It's right there... I can see the capital...Father, Mother, my lord Uncle...Your Elincia has returned...

Crimean Soldier
Princess Elincia! The troops await your command! Before they march, would you...would you speak to them?

Elincia
What? Y-y-you want me to...address the troops?

Geoffrey
This fight will determine if Ashnard falls and if we can all return to our beloved homeland. Today, Princess, we risk all. Giving men the courage to fight is the duty of a leader.

Elincia
I...I don't know how well I'll do, but...I will try.

Conversation continues
Elincia
...Ahem!...Hear me! Brave fighting men of Crimea! Much have you lost in service to your land.
Hear me! Beloved friends of the laguz! You, too, have given all for our fair cause. Hear me! My trusted company of old! You men of Greil did see me to this day. I stand before you made of flesh and bone, alive because you risked your lives for me.A word cannot my thanks express in kind...We march today into the jaws of fate; our enemy lies in wait o'er this hill. If on the 'morrow, Ashnard lives no more, my fondest dream is to among you walk and give you each my heartfelt thanks anew. Let not this dream dissolve into dispair! We will defeat the dreaded king of Daein! We will reclaim this land we hold so dear. Lend me your strength! Lend me your weary hearts! Today we make our fate for good and all. One life can make a mark upon this world. One life can move the wheel of history. Be that one life! Fight well! Fight brave! Fight true.

Ranulf
...Where did that come from?! That was magnificent! It seems the princess, too, has grown stronger.

Ike
It's said we grow into the roles we're given, isn't it? Elincia will make a splendid queen.

Ranulf
...

Ike
That's... That's just what Nasir said! What? It's true! Stop it! Don't give me that I-can't-believe-what-I-just-heard look.

Ranulf
Nasir said it, right? Whew! That's a relief! I thought the world had gone mad.

Ike
...Stupid cat.

Ike
All right, let's go! This ends today!

Titania
I'm ready.

Soren
I have everything I need.

Ike
Very well, we're ready--

Titania
Say, Ike! This is the end of the end, you know? So...rather than just giving orders... Why don't you say a word, too?

Ike
I think Princess Elincia said enough!

Mist
I want to hear what you have to say, Brother! Father always did it, didn't he?

Ike
You want me to say something...like Father would have done?

Mist
Uh-huh!


Speak to the army

Ike
Um...hey there...Before this final battle, there's only one thing I want to tell all of you...I don't want any of you dying on me! Remember--you only have one life! At a time like this, it doesn't matter what our blood ties are. We are family. That's what my father always used to say. And today...for the first time... I understand why he said it... Because we are a family. So if you don't want to cause your family any grief, then live! Don't drop your guard! Don't turn your back! Use every drop of your strength! Our road has been long, but it ends today! Let's liberate Crimea and free our friends...and our families...from Daein's tyranny! Men of Crimea...Laguz of Tellius...Greil Mercenaries...MOVE OUT!!

Don't Speak

Ike
No, that's not me. I'm not going to do it.

Mist
What? How boring!

Ike
I'm perfectly happy being boring. Come on, it's time to go.


Titania
What else can we do? He's just being Ike, after all. I suppose we should go, too.

Mist
Ptthtththtthtp!!!

Unknown
Attack! We're being attacked!

Daein Soldier
The castle gate has fallen! The Crimean army cannot be stopped!

Bryce
...It appears the end is near. Your Majesty, please use the rear gate and withdraw. We will cover your retreat.

Ashnard
I am not leaving.

Bryce
But if... If we lose Your Majesty, the Daein royal bloodline itself will be lost!

Ashnard
Are you saying I will lose? Hm? Is that what you wish to say?

Bryce
...Of course not! However, our army is in dire straits. It is merely an act of prudence, Your Majesty. I humbly ask that you consider the continuance of the bloodline above all else. Of course, your judgment--

Ashnard
The value of the thirteenth generation of Daein's royal family is not so high as to warrant your pathetic display. I AM Daein. If I am to be destroyed, then let Daein be destroyed with me.

Bryce
Your... Your Majesty... That is--

Ashnard
I have no need of inconstant retainers. You are an obstacle. Away with you.

Bryce
...B-but, Your Majesty...

Ashnard
My sole desire is to rule through strength. The weak perish, and the strong live on... This is the law of nature. It is the law the goddess herself created when she forged this world.

Bryce
...It appears that further conversation would only be a waste of time. Though even if His Majesty desires it not, I will remain and protect him. I cannot allow the legacy of Daein to end here!

Ashnard
Tell me, Bryce... You were my father's retainer, were you not?

Bryce
...From the fifteenth year of my life...and for twenty more years until his death... I did serve him faithfully.

Ashnard
The thing that killed my father was not plague, nor was it another illness.  It was me.

Bryce
Wh-what?

Ashnard
Oh, but it doesn't end there. There was my stepmother, too. And every brother who stood to be a legitimate heir...All of them died by my hand.

Bryce
...

Ashnard
Are you still determined to protect me? Knowing this truth?

Bryce
...I am...Even knowing now as I do...you are still your father's son. The blood of Daein's kings flows in you. You are all that remains....By your leave.

Ashnard
Such loyalty to a corpse...In truth, there is nothing in this world more humorous than a knight.

Ike
Hey! Look out!

Elincia
Is... Is that...

Elincia
...

Ike
Elincia, what are you doing?! Get back!

Elincia
...Ashnard...

Ike
Wh-what did you say? THAT is the king of Daein?!

Ashnard
Heh heh heh heh...It's been a long time, Princess Crimea.

Elincia
...

Ashnard
You look quite different than you did the day that I cut your father and mother down like cattle... I can hardly believe you're the same little girl who did nothing but tremble and stare at me.

Elincia
You... You craven-- I've returned to see you defeated! I will no longer allow you to treat Crimea any way you please!

Ashnard
Haaa haa haa! How brave and noble of you. However, you are not the one I seek.

Elincia
Aaah!

Ike
Elincia!

Ashnard
Are you the one they claim is the son of Gawain?

Ike
King Ashnard of Daein! Your treachery dies on my blade!

Ashnard
Oh ho? Ah ha ha ha haaaa! I see that blade in your hand... It is a sacred blade, is it not? The only type of blade that can pierce my armor. Hm. It matters not how famous the blade. If the wielder lacks skill, the greatest sword is nothing but blunted steel.

Ike
Don't worry. You will see for yourself how blunt it is.

Ashnard
I expect good things from you, son of Gawain. What you see before you are my elite, handpicked soldiers. How will you deal with them? I'm looking forward to watching you. Don't disappoint me!

Ike
Hold!

Ike
Any of you whose arms remember what it is like to battle, step forth! I would take of your strength now!

Start battle Elincia was deployed

Elincia
...

Ike
Are you nervous?

Elincia
Yes. And you, my lord Ike?

Ike
No. I'm actually pretty calm, in a strange way...Now that we're finally here, I can focus on defeating King Daein. Nothing else seems to matter.

Elincia
I wonder if we shall win...

Ike
We will win. I didn't come this far to lose. You've come all this way as well, so believe in yourself!

Elincia
...You're right!

Elincia was not deployed

Elincia
My lord Ike! I will go and command our forces battling Daein in the city streets. ...I will...see you once all is done.

Ike
Very well. Leave King Ashnard to me!

Elincia
Understood.

Nasir was recruited (Normal mode and below)

Nasir
...Ike! I don't like these odds! I think it likely that we may take a lot of casualties. What do you think of pulling in one of the other commanders to lend us a hand?

Don't call

Nasir
...I see. All right then, it's up to you after all. Move cautiously! Any lapses in concentration could cost us dearly.


Nasir was not recruited (Normal mode and below)

Ena
Master Ike. In surveying the field, I believe it likely that we may incur a high rate of casualties. May I suggest calling in aid from one of the other battalions? A single warrior could make all the difference.

Don't Call

Ena
...I see. Very well, I bow to your judgment. Yet, please take care to keep your guard up at all times. You must exercise caution.

Giffca was called (Normal mode and below)

Giffca
I have answered your call. So, Daein's elite soldiers are giving you some trouble, are they?

Tibarn was called (Normal mode and below)

Tibarn
Sorry to have kept you waiting. But now that I'm here, you can breath easier. I promise you that King Daein will fall at my hands.

Naesala was called (Normal mode and below)

Naesala
I'm here, but heed my words! I'm only here to aid you! Don't try to put the burden of this battle on my shoulders.

Ashnard is attacked

Ashnard
One blow. For nameless wretches like you, one blow is more than enough.

Ashnard dies (Hard mode)

Ashnard
Heh heh heh heh. You've done well to have grown so strong. At last, I have gained a foe worthy enough to test my sword. Excellent! Enjoy my might to your heart's content!

Ashnard
...Do you think you can defeat me? Ggrrraaahh haarr haaarr haaaarrrhhh... GGGRRAAAAAGGGGHHHH!!! It's not over yet. I haven't seen all you are capable of.

Ike
What...are you doing?

Ashnard
Now is the time to use this!

Ike
NO! You blind, stupid fool!

Ike
Flee! Get away, everyone!

Ashnard
GGGRRAAAAAGGGGHHHH!!! GGRRAAAHH HAAA HAAA HAAA!!!...It...feels...so...GOOOOOOD...

Ike
He's touching the medallion! But he's still sane...

Ashnard
YAAARRRRGGGHHHH!! GGGWWAAARRRHHHHHH!!!

Nasir was recruited (Hard mode)

Nasir
Ike! We can't win like this! Call one of the battalion commanders! Do it now!

Don't call

Nasir
What?! Are you crazy?...Well... All right. If this is how you want to proceed, I won't second-guess you....I believe in you.

Nasir was not recruited (Hard mode)

Ena
Master Ike! We cannot win without aid. Please petition one of the other battalion commanders for help!

Don't Call

Ena
...A-are you sure?......I understand. If this is the road you choose to travel, I will not try to dissuade you.

Giffca was called (Hard mode)

Giffca
I have arrived. What is that thing? So...Ashnard tried to use the medallion, did he?...Fool...

Tibarn was called (Hard mode)

Tibarn
Sorry to have kept you waiting...Is that King Daein?! He's become a monster! The medallion's chaotic energy is overflowing from his body....No matter. Leave him to me. I promise you this! Ashnard will fall at my hands.

Naesala was called (Hard mode)

Naesala
...Yeah, yeah, I'm here... What's everyone so worked up abou--Holy goddess above!!! Is that thing...King Daein? H-he's a monster! Wait... You want me to fight THAT? Are you insane?!
I think you've got the wrong bird! Blast... This is going to get worse before it gets better...

Bryce is attacked

Bryce
I am Bryce, general of Daein!

Ashnard/Berserk Ashnard dies

Ashnard
Heh heh...excellent...Excellent! So good! More...more, I say! At this time of ascension, it's not enough...not enough...

After Battle

After battle

Ike
Now...it is truly over.

Nasir was recruited

Nasir was recruited

Ike
Ena, stay back! The king's mount is still alive!

Ena
...

Ike
Stay back!

Ike
Ena!

Elincia
No!

Ike
What's going on? His mount is so calm...

Nasir
Ike... Let them be.

Ike
Nasir, what's this all about?

Nasir
That...is her mate. As death nears, he has regained his sanity.

Ike
King Daein's mount is Ena's...mate?

Ena
...Rajaion...

Leanne
( Say, Brother...)

Reyson
Leanne? What is it?

Leanne
(That dragon with the big wings...)

Reyson
A laguz... No, it can't be. Ashnard's mount was a wyvern...Wasn't it?

Leanne
(I can't tell for sure.)

Reyson
(If he is a laguz,)
 
Leanne
(Then let us sing,)

Ike
What are you doing?

Reyson
Be patient, please. There's something we want to try.

Ike
Huh?

Nasir
...

Rajaion
...

Ike
Reyson...that's...

Reyson
Leanne told me that dragon's true form had been warped. So we sang the galdr of rebirth...

Ena
Ra...Rajai...on...

Rajaion
Err...aah...

Ena
...Rajaion? D-do you know who I am?

Rajaion
...E... Ena?

Ena
Yes... Yes! You recognize me!

Rajaion
You were made...to suffer...because of me... I'm sorry.

Ena
...Sniff... Rajaion! Rajaion! Oh, Rajaion...

Rajaion
...Ena... Let's return to Goldoa. The two of us...together.

Ena
I will go anywhere, my love, as long as it is with you.

Rajaion
Ena...from this day forward...Forever......

Ena
...Sniff......sniff...Ah, Rajaion...

Nasir
...

Ike
He was one of the dragon tribe?

Nasir
That's right. He and Ena were engaged to be married...And then, he was driven mad by King Daein, and his form warped.

Ike
...I see.


Mist
Hmm...

Mist
Hmmm...

Mist
Aha! Is that...Nope! Dang...

Mist
Hmm...Ah! Here it is!

Ike
What is it, Mist? Did you find something?

Mist
The medallion, Ike! The medallion! I finally...have it back...

Ike
Mist, that medallion is--

Mist
Yeah... I know.

Mist
Reyson! Leanne!

Leanne
(Hm? What is it, Mist?)

Reyson
What?

Mist
Here.

Reyson
...Oh!

Leanne
(The medallion.)

Mist
The medallion belongs in Serenes Forest. My mother...was only holding it for Lillia.

Reyson
...Leanne, you take it.

Leanne
(Thank you, little Mist.)

Mist
...

Ike
...

Reyson
Thank you, daughter of Elena. In the memory of my departed sister...I accept the medallion from you.

Nasir was not recruited

Nasir was not recruited

Ena
...Rajaion...

Leanne
( Say, Brother...)

Reyson
Leanne? What is it?

Leanne
(That dragon with the big wings...)

Reyson
A laguz... No, it can't be. Ashnard's mount was a wyvern...Wasn't it?

Leanne
(I can't tell for sure.)

Reyson
(If he is a laguz,)
 
Leanne
(Then let us sing,)

Ike
What are you doing?

Reyson
Be patient, please. There's something we want to try.

Ike
Huh?


Rajaion
...

Ike
Reyson...that's...

Reyson
Leanne told me that dragon's true form had been warped. So we sang the galdr of rebirth...

Ena
Ra...Rajai...on...

Rajaion
Err...aah...

Ena
...Rajaion? D-do you know who I am?

Rajaion
...E... Ena?

Ena
Yes... Yes! You recognize me!

Rajaion
You were made...to suffer...because of me... I'm sorry.

Ena
...Sniff... Rajaion! Rajaion! Oh, Rajaion...

Rajaion
...Ena... Let's return to Goldoa. The two of us...together.

Ena
I will go anywhere, my love, as long as it is with you.

Rajaion
Ena...from this day forward...Forever......

Ena
...Sniff......sniff...Ah, Rajaion...

Ike
He was one of the dragon tribe?

Reyson
Yes.

Leanne
(Poor thing....)

Mist
Hmm...

Mist
Hmmm...

Mist
Aha! Is that...Nope! Dang...

Mist
Hmm...Ah! Here it is!

Ike
What is it, Mist? Did you find something?

Mist
The medallion, Ike! The medallion! I finally...have it back...

Ike
Mist, that medallion is--

Mist
Yeah... I know.

Mist
Reyson! Leanne!

Leanne
(Hm? What is it, Mist?)

Reyson
What?

Mist
Here.

Reyson
...Oh!

Leanne
(The medallion.)

Mist
The medallion belongs in Serenes Forest. My mother...was only holding it for Lillia.

Reyson
...Leanne, you take it.

Leanne
(Thank you, little Mist.)

Mist
...

Ike
...

Reyson
Thank you, daughter of Elena. In the memory of my departed sister...I accept the medallion from you.

Base Conversation

Friends

Ike
I've brought her, Nasir.

Mist
...

Nasir
...I'm sorry, Mist.

Mist
...

Nasir
I knew how much the medallion meant to you, and I stole it nevertheless. No matter the words I use to apologize, I did something unforgivable. I gained your trust--and Ike's--and betrayed it. Then I compounded my dishonor by fleeing. ...I am so very sorry...

Mist
... Thanks for coming back, Nasir. I... I wanted to see you again. And I'm glad I did. Welcome
back.

Nasir
...Ah, Mist. I do not deserve your kindness...

Ena
...Mist, please allow me to apologize as well. I am the one who is truly at fault here. What Nasir did, he did for me.

Mist
I'm sure there's some very important reason for all of this. And it's probably still unresolved. I'm honestly quite curious. Plus, I want to help! But... But I doubt that I can. So, I'm going to wait.
I've decided to wait until the two of you can tell me about whatever it is. So...you don't need to worry about it anymore. All right?

Nasir
...Thank you, Mist.

Ena
Thank you.

Ike
...

Friends

Janaff
Har! So tomorrow's the day we take on the capital. I'm ready! Whooooo! It doesn't matter how hard the fight you're facing might be, I always feel excited the night before!

Ulki
I'd like to tell you how wrong that is, but I can't. I...can't seem to calm my nerves, either.

Janaff
We're going to win, you know? King Daein won't survive the day.

Ulki
Mmm...I wonder.

Ike
Are you two on guard duty?

Janaff
Oh, it's you. Heya, Ike.

Ulki
Do you have some need of the king?

Ike
Yeah, will you tell him I'm here?

Ulki
We will. Wait here.

Ike
...

Tibarn
So, tomorrow it is. Did you come by to check on our preparations?

Ike
You know me too well. You're going to circle the capital and ensure that no airborne enemies escape. That's clear, isn't it?

Tibarn
Yes. I think encircling the capital's a good idea. We'll guard the west and take care of airborne combat as well. The Phoenicis and Kilvas armies are unbeatable in that regard.

Ike
Kilvas is going to help out?

Reyson
Of course.

Tibarn
After what we saw in the dungeons of Gritnea Tower, we all agreed that King Ashnard must pay. Reyson and Leanne helped to sway certain opinions. It was tough, but in the end, we understood what needs to happen. That having been said, the crows are traitorous by nature. If worse comes to worst, it may be just us hawks out there.

Ike
That will be enough. At least I know I can rely on you.

Tibarn
Well, to be perfectly honest...I wouldn't mind a chance to remove Ashnard's head from his shoulders.

Ike
It's just like the time I fought the Black Knight...You're being kept away from the main fight. My apologies, hawk king.

Tibarn
That's all right. But if you find yourself overwhelmed, give me a call.

Ike
Understood.

Tibarn
And as for you, Reyson. I'm sure you're tired of hearing this, but--

Reyson
I know, I know. Be careful. Don't die. Don't worry, I won't die. I'm not going to leave Leanne and my father all alone.

Nealuchi
Nestling. It appears they're discussing tomorrow's battle. Shouldn't you join them?

Naesala
...No, I think not. It's just Tibarn after all. He doesn't really want help from Kilvas anyway.

Nealuchi
The hawk king may not care, but...Prince Reyson would surely feel that you had betrayed him yet
again, Nestling.

Naesala
What?

Nealuchi
Oh, and dear lady Leanne as well. If you were to flee in the face of the enemy, it would break her heart. Hah...... It would be so sad...HAAAH... Heeee!

Naesala
Senile old crow. You think if you bring those two into it, I'll do as I've been told and fight... Curse you!

Friends

Ranulf
This war has been waged for over a year...But it could all be over by midday tomorrow. How do you feel, Ike? Think we'll win?

Ike
We'll win.

Ranulf
I knew you'd say that! Ha! You don't fool me anymore. But even so...I appreciate your bravado tonight.

Giffca
Without such courage, it would be impossible to face King Daein.

Ranulf
Master Giffca! What are you doing here?

Giffca
The king felt uneasy knowing you were here on your own. I come in his name.

Ranulf
So, are you going to fight with us?

Giffca
That is my purpose. That is, if Lord Ike grants his permission.

Ike
Of course. The Daein army is large, so we're going to be attacking them from the front and holding the two eastern gates. I'd be very appreciative if you would agree to take command of that front.

Giffca
If that is your wish, I can but agree.

Ranulf
What's this now? You weren't satisfied with the work I was doing? I mean, I know that I'm no Master Giffca, but please...

Ike
Ranulf, I want you to be with me. Is that all right?

Ranulf
Oh, now I see. Sure, that would be fine! Getting to be part of the main pack is the highest of honors.

Mordecai
Master Giffca!

Lethe
It's been a long time. How is the king?

Giffca
He's in good health. The king...has given me a message for you two.

Lethe
A message? Not orders?

Giffca
That's right. He said to be sure you make it home alive. And then he said that your work in the past year has been most satisfactory and that he's sincerely grateful to you both.

Lethe
...That's...such an honor!

Mordecai
We have fought hard. But...it wasn't a bother. Ike and the others are good beorc... We are happy to fight with them.

Giffca
I see.