- Kassandra: It's not aspiring if you're already great.
Kleta laughed, more than one usually would. Kassandra gave her a quizzical look.
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==Dialogue== | ==Dialogue== | ||
Kassandra travelled to a small alleyway | Kassandra travelled to Boura. While there, she overheard some people working the nearby vats of dye. One had been careless with it. | ||
*'''Civilian:''' ''That's going to leave a stain!'' | |||
Kassandra continued until she found the small alleyway where Kleta told her to meet. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''A small alleyway...'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''A small alleyway...'' | ||
She found Kleta there. | She found Kleta there and spoke to her. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Chaire, Kleta.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Chaire, Kleta.'' | ||
*'''Kleta:''' ''[[Mercenary|Misthios]], you came. Thanks to you, these people are safe.'' | *'''Kleta:''' ''[[Mercenary|Misthios]], you came. Thanks to you, these people are safe.'' | ||
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|-|I am great.= | |-|I am great.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''It's not aspiring if you're already great.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''It's not aspiring if you're already great.'' | ||
Kleta laughed | Kleta laughed, more than one usually would. Kassandra gave her a quizzical look. | ||
|-|We're all flawed.= | |-|We're all flawed.= | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''We all have things about ourselves that could be improved.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''We all have things about ourselves that could be improved.'' | ||
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He turned back to face the village. She asked him about his own arrival. | He turned back to face the village. She asked him about his own arrival. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''What brings you to Achaia?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''What brings you to Achaia?'' | ||
*'''Orontas:''' ''I've traveled across many seas, misthios. The blockade paused my journey as a merchant, but... Kleta gave me a place to stay. When you've been through as much as I have, when you've weathered the most horrific and turbulent storms... you start to appreciate the simple joys of life. Like Boura, a place I could call home. I fear these quiet times won't last.'' | *'''Orontas:''' ''I've traveled across many seas, ''misthios''. The blockade paused my journey as a merchant, but... Kleta gave me a place to stay. When you've been through as much as I have, when you've weathered the most horrific and turbulent storms... you start to appreciate the simple joys of life. Like Boura, a place I could call home.'' | ||
He looked over at the village with worry. | |||
*'''Orontas:''' ''I fear these quiet times won't last.'' | |||
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|-|Treasure this peace while you can.= | |-|Treasure this peace while you can.= | ||
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*'''Orontas:''' ''I'm all ears.'' | *'''Orontas:''' ''I'm all ears.'' | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''Kleta sent me to you. She said you lost your ships.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Kleta sent me to you. She said you lost your ships.'' | ||
*'''Orontas:''' ''Indeed. We're in troubling times, misthios. Achaia is growing more dangerous by the day, and we need to escape while we can. I've discussed the plan at length with Kleta, and—'' | *'''Orontas:''' ''Indeed. We're in troubling times, ''misthios''. Achaia is growing more dangerous by the day, and we need to escape while we can. I've discussed the plan at length with Kleta, and—'' | ||
Kassandra and Orontas' conversation was interrupted by the arrival of [[Order of the Ancients|Order]] guards to Boura. | Kassandra and Orontas' conversation was interrupted by the arrival of [[Order of the Ancients|Order]] guards to Boura. | ||
*'''Order Guard:''' ''Keep looking!'' | *'''Order Guard:''' ''Keep looking!'' | ||
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*'''Orontas:''' ''They've upped their patrols.'' | *'''Orontas:''' ''They've upped their patrols.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I caught their attention at the fort. They're looking for more stranded.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I caught their attention at the fort. They're looking for more stranded.'' | ||
*'''Orontas:''' ''We mustn't let them disrupt our peace, misthios. Deal with them quietly if you can. I'll get Kleta and the rest to higher ground.'' | *'''Orontas:''' ''We mustn't let them disrupt our peace, ''misthios''. Deal with them quietly if you can. I'll get Kleta and the rest to higher ground.'' | ||
Orontas left. Kassandra cracked her knuckles and got ready to strike. | Orontas left. Kassandra cracked her knuckles and got ready to strike. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I have to stop them before they get to the village.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I have to stop them before they get to the village.'' | ||
Kassandra slipped into the fields of flowers and quietly approached them. She overheard them talking. | |||
Kassandra slipped into the fields of flowers and quietly approached them. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Another one.'' | |||
She overheard them talking. | |||
*'''Greek Soldier:''' ''Be careful. Remember what happened at the fort.'' | |||
*'''Order Guard:''' ''Comb all the fields! Turn over every rock if you have to!'' | |||
*'''Guardian:''' ''We can't go back empty-handed. The Tempest won't be forgiving.'' | |||
*'''Greek Soldier:''' ''Oh no... What was that?'' | |||
One soldier in particular feared for her abilities. | |||
*'''Hektor:''' ''They—they say she has the power of the gods.'' | *'''Hektor:''' ''They—they say she has the power of the gods.'' | ||
*'''Greek Soldier:''' ''Shut up.'' | *'''Greek Soldier:''' ''Shut up.'' | ||
Kassandra attacked the guards. | Kassandra attacked the guards. | ||
*'''Greek Soldier:''' ''There's the Eagle Bearer! After her!'' | *'''Greek Soldier:''' ''There's the Eagle Bearer! After her!'' | ||
After eliminating the group of soldiers, more arrived from the east. | After eliminating the group of soldiers, more arrived from the east. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''More guards... On horseback!'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''More guards... On horseback!'' | ||
*'''Greek Soldier:''' ''You'll pay for what you did, ''misthios''!'' | |||
Nevertheless, she persisted and defeated them. She returned to Orontas and Kleta near the edge of a cliff. | Nevertheless, she persisted and defeated them. She returned to Orontas and Kleta near the edge of a cliff. | ||
*'''Orontas:''' '' | *'''Orontas:''' Misthios'', you prevailed.'' | ||
*'''Kleta:''' ''Thank you, Kassandra. I... I knew they were on the move, but I didn't think it'd be so soon. We need to set our plan in motion.'' | *'''Kleta:''' ''Thank you, Kassandra. I... I knew they were on the move, but I didn't think it'd be so soon.'' | ||
She looked to Orontas. | |||
*'''Kleta:''' ''We need to set our plan in motion.'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Tell me what needs to be done.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Tell me what needs to be done.'' | ||
*'''Orontas:''' ''We need a mode of transport across the [[Aegean Sea|Aegean]]. The ships we came in were taken when we arrived in Boura by the [[Ariston|foreman]] of the docks.'' | *'''Orontas:''' ''We need a mode of transport across the [[Aegean Sea|Aegean]]. The ships we came in were taken when we arrived in Boura by the [[Ariston|foreman]] of the docks.'' | ||
*'''Kleta:''' ''Perhaps we can strike a deal with the foreman to get them back.'' | *'''Kleta:''' ''Perhaps we can strike a deal with the foreman to get them back.'' | ||
(Accept – "I'm ready to help.") | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I have the time to help you now.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I have the time to help you now.'' | ||
*'''Kleta:''' ''In that case, we should bring you up to speed on the foreman situation.'' | *'''Kleta:''' ''In that case, we should bring you up to speed on the foreman situation.'' | ||
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*'''Kleta:''' ''He's quite a character, I've heard rumours that he frequents a tavern in [[Pellene]] and drinks as if to endlessly worship [[Dionysos]]. Word is he doesn't take well to mercenaries.'' | *'''Kleta:''' ''He's quite a character, I've heard rumours that he frequents a tavern in [[Pellene]] and drinks as if to endlessly worship [[Dionysos]]. Word is he doesn't take well to mercenaries.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I can get people to like me.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I can get people to like me.'' | ||
*'''Orontas:''' ''I'm sure you have your ways, misthios. | *'''Orontas:''' ''I'm sure you have your ways, ''misthios. | ||
Orontas left. Kassandra followed Kleta to the edge. Kleta took out a small boat. | Orontas nodded at Kleta and left. Kassandra followed Kleta to the edge. Kleta took out a small toy boat. | ||
*'''Kleta:''' ''My daughter... She always loved the water.'' | *'''Kleta:''' ''My daughter... She always loved the water.'' | ||
*'''Kleta:''' ''As a girl, she always wanted to steer when we rowed out to sea. As she got older... I've never stopped wondering if she will come back to me.'' | *'''Kleta:''' ''As a girl, she always wanted to steer when we rowed out to sea. As she got older... I've never stopped wondering if she will come back to me.'' | ||
(If players | (If players asked "What is your daughter like?") | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Tell me more about your daughter.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Tell me more about your daughter.'' | ||
*'''Kleta:''' ''As a child, she was unusually strong. People would say her goals and ambitions soared far beyond the norm. Her strength wasn't the only thing. Her temper matched that of [[Poseidon]] in a storm.'' | *'''Kleta:''' ''As a child, she was unusually strong. People would say her goals and ambitions soared far beyond the norm. Her strength wasn't the only thing. Her temper matched that of [[Poseidon]] in a storm.'' | ||
(If players | (If players asked "Where is she now?") | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Do you have any idea where your daughter went?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Do you have any idea where your daughter went?'' | ||
*'''Kleta:''' ''She left without a word. Every day I yearned for her return... I sometimes think I've lost her for good.'' | *'''Kleta:''' ''She left without a word. Every day I yearned for her return... I sometimes think I've lost her for good.'' | ||
(If players | (If players chose "There's something you're not telling me.") | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''There must be a reason why you're telling me about your daughter.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''There must be a reason why you're telling me about your daughter.'' | ||
*'''Kleta:''' ''My Phila... She captains the [[Skylla (ship)|Skylla]] now.'' | *'''Kleta:''' ''My Phila... She captains the [[Skylla (ship)|Skylla]] now.'' | ||
Kassandra was shocked at the revelation. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Your daughter is the Tempest.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Your daughter is the Tempest.'' | ||
*'''Kleta:''' ''It's been years since I've heard from her. I... I pushed her too much, too far. And now, it feels like I've pushed her away forever.'' | *'''Kleta:''' ''It's been years since I've heard from her. I... I pushed her too much, too far. And now, it feels like I've pushed her away forever.'' | ||
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''She's an adult now—she makes her own choices. Don't blame yourself.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''She's an adult now—she makes her own choices. Don't blame yourself.'' | ||
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*'''Kleta:''' ''Now isn't the time to dwell on the past. Orontas needs our help. I'll go to Pellene and make myself useful. ''Chaire'', Kassandra.'' | |||
*'''Kleta:''' ''Now isn't the time to dwell on the past. Orontas needs our help. I'll go to Pellene and make myself useful. Chaire, Kassandra.'' | Kleta took her leave. Kassandra considered her next step. | ||
Kleta | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I should go to Pellene.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''I should go to Pellene.'' | ||
Prodigal was a virtual representation of one of Kassandra's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.
Kassandra accepted Kleta's offer to meet her in Boura.
Kassandra travelled to Boura. While there, she overheard some people working the nearby vats of dye. One had been careless with it.
Kassandra continued until she found the small alleyway where Kleta told her to meet.
She found Kleta there and spoke to her.
Kassandra glanced over at two civilians chatting behind them.
Kleta laughed, more than one usually would. Kassandra gave her a quizzical look.
(Accept – "I'll help the stranded people.")
Kleta nodded and signalled Kassandra to follow her.
The two parted ways. As Kassandra made her way to the fields, she overheard a family talking.
Kassandra looked for Orontas, who was throwing feed to a flock of birds. They took off when they heard Kassandra approach.
She stood next to him.
He turned back to face the village. She asked him about his own arrival.
He looked over at the village with worry.
Kassandra and Orontas' conversation was interrupted by the arrival of Order guards to Boura.
Orontas left. Kassandra cracked her knuckles and got ready to strike.
Kassandra slipped into the fields of flowers and quietly approached them.
She overheard them talking.
One soldier in particular feared for her abilities.
Kassandra attacked the guards.
After eliminating the group of soldiers, more arrived from the east.
Nevertheless, she persisted and defeated them. She returned to Orontas and Kleta near the edge of a cliff.
She looked to Orontas.
(Accept – "I'm ready to help.")
Orontas nodded at Kleta and left. Kassandra followed Kleta to the edge. Kleta took out a small toy boat.
(If players asked "What is your daughter like?")
(If players asked "Where is she now?")
(If players chose "There's something you're not telling me.")
Kassandra was shocked at the revelation.
Kleta took her leave. Kassandra considered her next step.
Kassandra spoke to Kleta about helping the stranded people of Achaia and was directed to Orontas. After dispatching the Order guards, she returned to them both, who sought to make a deal with the foreman who confiscated their ships. She also learned from Kleta that the Tempest was her Phila.