A Day in the Neighborhood script
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Ryne
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I wish...I wish I'd never...
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Yshtola
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I am not indifferent to Thancred's troubles. Nevertheless, I will not apologize for holding him to a higher standard after all these years. He has ever been a man of considerable resolve, and that is what I will continue to expect.
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Yshtola
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Though it heartens me to know that some of us remain ourselves in spite of our present circumstances.
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Yshtola
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I can but imagine how Alisaie and Alphinaud have changed since arriving here in the First.
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Yshtola
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<sigh> You're right. And after my untoward remarks to Thancred, no doubt he thinks I changed for the worst. I will have to speak with him later.
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Yshtola
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I realize I am not as I was on the Source, but I cannot say I regret the decisions that allowed me to come this far.
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Yshtola
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Ahem. Returning to the matter at hand─I really must begin work on deciphering this tablet. In the meantime, perhaps you should take a look about Slitherbough.
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Yshtola
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If there is anything you need, pray speak with Runar at the plaza.
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Yshtola
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I have instructed Runar to help you with anything you should require.
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Runar
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Welcome, friend. Welcome! My apologies for our less-than-hospitable greeting earlier.
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Runar
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Tell me, what is your name? From where do you hail?
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Runar
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From the Crystarium! I see. And this tablet you've brought may help us find the Lightwarden here in Rak'tika?
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Runar
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Well, you are welcome to stay with us for as long as you need. Come, let me show you around.
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Ryne
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Would it be all right if I joined you?
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Runar
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Of course, of course. Anything for the guests of our dear Master Matoya.
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Ryne
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Thank you. She means a great deal to the Night's Blessed, doesn't she?
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Runar
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If not for her, we may have all perished in the great fire.
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Runar
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With our priests slain and our home in ruins, we were at the mercy of the sin eaters.
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Runar
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It was she who drove them back. And with her sage guidance, we were able to rebuild.
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Runar
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Before long she became a central figure in our community─a great oak within whose shadow many have come to find solace.
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Runar
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That is not to say there were not those hesitant to grant an outsider such authority, myself included.
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Runar
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Perhaps it is the smile in her eyes when she speaks of the sunless sea. I feel...whole again, now that she is with us, and I have no doubt the others feel the same.
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Runar
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She is as much a part of the Night's Blessed as any of us, and we are grateful for all she does in service to the Dark.
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Runar
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But you did not hear this from me, yes?
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Runar
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Now, you should know there are certain customs we ask guests to adhere to so long as they reside within Slitherbough.
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Ryne
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To show reverence to the Dark?
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Runar
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In a word, yes. But fear not, it is not too involved.
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Runar
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Let us begin with something simple. Follow me.
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Ryne
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I thought Master Matoya kept her room dark because she didn't need the light, but they're all like hers, aren't they...
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Runar
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Should you see any of our people come to this chamber, they have likely returned from a journey beyond the borders of Rak'tika.
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Runar
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We use the water stored here to cleanse ourselves of the Light's impurity.
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Runar
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A simple and perhaps peculiar custom, but it is one of our most important.
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Runar
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Would you two kneel for just a moment, that I might rid you of the Light's impurity?
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Ryne
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We mustn't be rude to our hosts.
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Runar
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Please, this will only take a moment.
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Runar
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This will only take a moment, I promise.
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Runar
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And with that, you have been cleansed of the Light's blighted touch. How do you feel?
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Ryne
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I'm not sure, to be honest. Not refreshed, exactly, but I do feel different.
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Ryne
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Has this water been treated in some way?
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Runar
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Only blessed by our priests. They are practiced in the arcane arts. As such, it is said their prayers imbue the water with a faint dark energy.
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Runar
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A prickling sensation? No one has ever spoken of such a reaction before.
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Ryne
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I wouldn't say it was an unpleasant sensation, but I too felt something strange.
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Runar
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Hmmm. The dark aspect of this water should have no discernible effect. Unless...
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Runar
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By the gods! Master Matoya was right─you are sin eaters!
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Runar
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I jest, I jest. What you felt was likely no more than the chill of the water.
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Runar
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Perhaps now would be a good time for you to acquaint yourselves with the people of Slitherbough.
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Runar
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For that, I must teach you a customary greeting.
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Runar
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Allin tuta. In the language of Ronka, it is one of several ways one might say “good evening.”
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Runar
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The world is not as safe as it once was, and this greeting lets us quickly discern friend from foe.
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Ryne
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Is there a handshake or gesture we should know too? I would hate to offend anyone.
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Runar
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You need not worry. Merely speak the words “allin tuta,” and they will know you as friends of the Blessed.
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Runar
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I will await your return here. Now go. They are like to be heartened by your knowledge of our ways.
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Runar
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No need to be shy, my friend. The Blessed are a warm and welcoming people.
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Oldwoman03325
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Oldwoman03325
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Oldwoman03325
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Vondia
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I've no business with strangers.
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Vondia
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Ah, a newly come traveler. Allin chi'si, and welcome to Slitherbough.
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Vondia
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You must forgive us if we seem strangely reserved. We are a quiet and taciturn people.
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Vondia
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Silent and serene as the sunless sea. The quiet makes it easy to discern the presence of eaters and other dangers here in the woods.
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Vondia
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Tread lightly friend, and may the shadows keep you.
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Asgeir
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Away with you.
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Asgeir
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Allin chi'si. Welcome, friend. I take it you will remain in these woods for some time, yes?
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Asgeir
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Be wary of these woods, you will find poison in near everything you see. But fear not─our medicinal tea will keep you healthy. Ask and it is yours.
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Asgeir
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You are more than welcome to our medicines, friend. You need only ask.
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Runar
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I hope your stroll about Slitherbough proved enlightening.
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Ryne
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Everyone was so kind and gracious...
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Ryne
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I was nervous at first, but already I'm starting to feel at home.
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Ryne
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There is still much I have to learn about the Night's Blessed, but their faith and strength of will is nothing short of inspiring.
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Ryne
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I can see now how they've built such a thriving community...
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Quest complete.
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