Heroes of Light and Shadow Base: Caesar and Radd
Base conversations
Caesar and Radd 1
Caesar:
Did you like the book I lent you the other day, Radd? Was it
informative?
Radd:
Uhh... Y-yes! It sure was! I feel so much stronger already!
Caesar:
...You could just admit to me you hadn't read it. I won't get mad.
Radd:
Ahahaha... sorry... The letters are too small... It's kind of hard
to read.
Caesar:
Your fencing style is self-taught. I'll admit that you're skilled,
but it might cause you problems in the future. So... read, Radd.
Read. You need to get some real instruction. You'll regret it later,
if you don't.
Radd:
I know that! I'm just... no good at book-learnin'. It just goes
right out of my head as soon as I head into battle.
Caesar:
Good heavens... That's because you feel your way through fights. If you could
combine that with a little formal knowledge... Why, you'd be the
strongest mercenary on the continent!
Radd:
The strongest on the continent!? Who, m-me!?
Caesar:
Yes, you. You've got a ton of potential in you, Radd.
Radd:
Really!?
Caesar:
I guarantee it.
Radd:
...Caesar! Can I borrow your book for a little longer!?
Caesar:
Sure. If there's anything you don't understand, just ask.
Radd:
Thanks!
Caesar:
...That attitude of his... isn't going to change, is it?
Caesar and Radd 2
Caesar:
Radd, we have to talk.
Radd:
Wha... What is it?
Caesar:
What was that pathetic display of swordsmanship? Do that on a
battlefield, and you'd be dead in seconds.
Radd:
Ah, well, y'see... I'm feeling a little sick today.
Caesar:
We mercenaries fight on the frontlines; our blades lashing out at
the enemy. Do you really think that I'd let a poor excuse like that
slide?
Radd:
N-no! The truth is... I was testing out a style from that book.
Caesar:
Book...? You mean the one I lent you?
Radd:
Yeah. The minute I gave it a shot... I understood. I can't fight
with those techniques. I'm pretty sure I'm not going to get stronger
learning like this, Caesar.
Caesar:
I see... Actually, I was wondering if that wasn't the case, myself.
Your strength lies in your instincts. You've got a very primal
style. I suppose it'd be a problem if we tried to dilute it...
Radd:
Got it. I'll have to work hard to get stronger, my own way.
Caesar:
It's a pity. I really did think you'd be the strongest, if you
learned how to fence properly...
Radd:
There you go again. It can't be helped if I can't do it. Well, there
goes that dream!
Caesar:
...I wasn't lying, you know.
Caesar and Radd 3
Radd:
......
Caesar:
...What? You've been staring at me for quite some time. Can't you
see I'm reading?
Radd:
...You're incredible, Caesar.
Caesar:
That's not sudden at all. You want something from me?
Radd:
No, that's not it... You're always giving it your all, right? Doing
your best to get stronger, I mean. Learning tactics from difficult
books, sparring with all kinds of opponents, and learning new
techniques...
Caesar:
We're fighting in a war. I just want to raise my chances of
survival, even by the tiniest amount. This army has many skilled
warriors. There's a lot I can learn from them.
Radd:
Guys like you are probably those "first-rate mercenaries" that
everyone talks about.
Caesar:
If that's how you feel, why not follow my example?
Radd:
I just can't. This is the only way I can fight... Improvising my way
out of the worst scrimmage. Caesar... Please don't ever leave me.
Caesar:
What are you spouting now? Of course I won't leave you. ...Now shoo.
You're distracting me.
Radd:
Heh heh...
Caesar:
How can Radd even say things like that... His style's been improving
each battle. I've got to be careful I don't fall behind him....