A Gigantic Undertaking script
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Alphinaud
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Soon after you left, who should arrive in Amity but Urianger and the Exarch. I'm glad they were able to find you.
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Thancred
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I'm told you went ahead to scout out the volcano. I don't suppose some grappling hooks will suffice?
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Ryne
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A-All that grinding and shaking... I-I was afraid the lift floor would fall out from underneath me...
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Ryne
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B-But don't worry! I-I'm sure the trembling will go away s-soon!
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Urianger
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Thus are we all gathered...though Ryne, I am afeared, did not much enjoy the ascent.
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Yshtola
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Forgive us our delay. The Exarch arrived and we took some time to apprise him of our mission.
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Mysteryvoice
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...Concerned for my health, are you? Indeed, we are a little far from the Crystarium, but rest assured this old man can muster up another wind for what is to come.
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Chainuzz
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Oh, don't mind us. We're just taking in the sights.
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Duliachai
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Ahhh, such an exhilarating ride! And such a magnificent view! Nothing in Eulmore compares to this!
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Mysteryvoice
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Shall we see how we might be of service?
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Duliachai
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When he asked for my hand, my husband promised that he would one day build a Talos that could take us to the very heavens. And now he'll do it!
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Chainuzz
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Have the design ready, she says! In good time, she says! Does she even understand what's involved!?
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Chainuzz
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Before I can even attempt to design anything, I need intimate knowledge of the land─the knowledge of locals. Last I heard, no one lives here!
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Chainuzz
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What? A village of Eulmoran exiles!?
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Chainuzz
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B-But...those people have every reason to loathe a free citizen like me! They couldn't possibly be willing to cooperate!
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Chainuzz
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<sob> This will never work. Never. I never should've fixed that ruddy lift. Never should've ridden it up here... Never should've...never should've...
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Chainuzz
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I can't do it... It's impossible...
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Duliachai
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Oh dear, darling appears to have lost the plot...
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Duliachai
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But he has it in him, [Player Name]. He's the cleverest man I know─he just wants for confidence sometimes. If you were to give him some words of encouragement, I'm sure he can give you your Talos.
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Duliachai
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A bit of advice I learned from his mother: he responds poorly to obvious praise. You'll need to find another way to stoke the fires of his motivation─awaken his sense of daring!
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Chainuzz
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I can't do it. No one can. A Talos of that size...no one's even dreamed of it.
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Chainuzz
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He did? But...he's such a capable lad, brimming with confidence.
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Chainuzz
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Hmmm... I suppose even the most capable among us have struggles to overcome...
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Chainuzz
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But regardless of my own feelings, I can't do a damn thing without help from those villagers...and they're not bally likely to give it!
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Chainuzz
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I know, I know! You hardly need to tell me that! Do you think I'd disappoint her if I could help it!?
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Chainuzz
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But regardless of my own feelings, I can't do a damn thing without help from those villagers...and they're not bally likely to give it!
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Chainuzz
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Oh, it's simple as that, is it? You say some magic words and I can suddenly do the impossible? Don't make me laugh!
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Chainuzz
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As I said, I can't do a damn thing without help from those villagers...and they're not bally likely to give it!
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Chainuzz
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Tristol's among them, you said so yourself! Lest you've forgotten, we essentially sent him to his death! Even if the others don't bear a personal grudge, he would never forgive us!
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Chainuzz
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Hmmm... If you were there too, perhaps he'd be more willing to accept an apology...
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Chainuzz
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W-Wait... What am I thinking, relying on others to fight my battles? It's disgraceful, is what it is, and it might even make things worse...
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Chainuzz
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And in the end it's not even a question of forgiveness. Building such an enormous Talos is impossible, and no amount of contrition will change that!
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Chainuzz
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How can you make such blithe claims without proof? You're either naive or you think I am─and I most certainly am not!
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Chainuzz
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And whatever you say, in the end it's not even a question of forgiveness. Building such an enormous Talos is impossible, and no amount of contrition will change that!
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Chainuzz
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I know, I know... Unless we take the first step, there can never be reconciliation.
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Chainuzz
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This is a chance for everyone to come together. Even if they hurled stones at me, perhaps it's worth trying to apologize...
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Chainuzz
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But what then? In the end it's not even a question of forgiveness. Building such an enormous Talos is impossible, and no amount of contrition will change that.
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Chainuzz
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And even if by some miracle the people of Amity were willing to let bygones be bygones, they'd think that the plan is absurd! I think it's absurd!
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Chainuzz
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Well, I can't argue with that logic... Enormous as the task is, it's simply a matter of finding a solution to a practical problem. From that perspective, it's not entirely unrealistic.
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Chainuzz
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But realistic or no, there's no guarantee of success. There are risks to consider should the venture fail.
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Chainuzz
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Well now, to flood the very castle you sought to reclaim... Such a strategy could indeed be considered absurd. Yet you succeeded not in spite of, but because of it.
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Chainuzz
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Our own strategy may likewise seem absurd, but maybe─just maybe it stands a better chance of success for it...
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Chainuzz
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But be that as it may, there are risks to consider should the venture fail.
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Chainuzz
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I've no idea where that absolute confidence of yours comes from, but it only makes me feel more wary!
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Chainuzz
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And even assuming there's a semblance of realism to the plan, have you considered the risks should the venture fail?
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Chainuzz
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Aye, imagine for a moment that we fail to reach Vauthry and only succeed in provoking him. In his fury, he may well unleash his hordes of eaters and we'll meet a horrible end!
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Chainuzz
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Oh, so I can die with you!? How very kind of you to offer! But if it's all the same, I'd rather keep on living!
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Chainuzz
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<sigh> How can you remain so...so optimistic throughout all this? It's downright tiring...
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Chainuzz
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<gasp>
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Chainuzz
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I-I see what you did there. That's how you win over the masses─with that irrepressible aura of dependability.
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Chainuzz
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But very well, you've made your conviction clear...and I'm assured in spite of myself. I won't let my fears get the better of me. It's unseemly if nothing else.
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Chainuzz
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Still, I find it astounding that you can have such certainty given the circumstances.
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Chainuzz
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I've thought of that, I assure you, but I'm afraid Talos cannot contend with sin eaters. If they could, I would never have come to Eulmore.
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Chainuzz
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Nonetheless, I appreciate your earnest attempt to find a solution.
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Chainuzz
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It makes me wonder, what is it that drives you?
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Chainuzz
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Tell me, why did you throw yourself into the midst of such a grueling struggle?
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Chainuzz
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...!
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Chainuzz
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Indeed... What else could compel us to face such dangers? I too have someone I wish to protect, with whom I want to live out my days in peace...
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Chainuzz
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Adventure... Such a strange word coming from my lips... I used to have a sense of adventure too. Strove to challenge myself. Whenever did I lose it?
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Chainuzz
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So you do not fight willingly. Just like me. We may put on a smile, but behind it there's only doubt. If even your heart isn't in it, there's no hope for any of us. No point in building the Talos.
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Chainuzz
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Yes... Yes! By the gods, I can do this! I just need to have a little faith in myself!
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Chainuzz
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Right, let's head to Amity and speak with the villagers─with Tristol.
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Chainuzz
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My love, things are liable to become more dangerous. I want you to wait for me back in Eulmore.
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Duliachai
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No. Wherever you go, I'm going too.
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Duliachai
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Besides...you're not the only one who has to apologize.
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Chainuzz
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B-But there's no telling what may happen out here! I don't know if I can keep you safe!
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Chainuzz
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P-Perhaps this is a bad idea after all... I-I don't think I have what it takes...
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Mysteryvoice
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Master Chai. That you are beset with doubt is proof that you can envision the task ahead.
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Mysteryvoice
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And that which man can envision, he can make reality. Thus did some old friends of mine once say.
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Mysteryvoice
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Even should it be a feat fit for the divine, if something has been done before, then it most assuredly can be done again by our own hands.
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Chainuzz
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That's a little idealistic, don't you think!?
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Mysteryvoice
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Perhaps, Master Chai, perhaps. But what is man if not an idealistic creature?
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Mysteryvoice
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'Tis not an easy thing to achieve one's dreams─my friends can attest to that. Countless times did they meet with frustration in the course of their endeavors.
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Mysteryvoice
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None would have found fault with them had they given up, yet they never did. One step after the next, they forged on towards their goals.
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Mysteryvoice
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And for their determination, they accomplished numerous feats that many believed lay beyond the reach of mankind.
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Mysteryvoice
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Like them, you are a man of science. Amidst your doubts, surely there is a spark of desire. The desire to make the impossible possible.
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Duliachai
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Come, darling. Like the old days, I would be the first to see your Talos.
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Chainuzz
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And you shall be, my dear. I would have none other at my side when my greatest masterpiece awakens.
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Chainuzz
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Right, then. To Amity.
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Mysteryvoice
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I am glad my words struck a chord. Shall we?
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Tristol
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Y-You!
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Chainuzz
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You have every right to be angry with us. But please listen to what I have to say.
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Chainuzz
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I am tasked with delivering these people to Mt. Gulg─by means of a Talos of heretofore unseen proportions.
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Chainuzz
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However, I cannot do this without the cooperation of those with intimate knowledge of this land. That is, you and your fellow villagers.
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Tristol
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...Cooperation? After you ignored my desperate pleas and cast me out, you have the gall to come here and ask for my cooperation?
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Chainuzz
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You've every right to be upset. Vauthry's not the one to blame for your suffering─we are.
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Chainuzz
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We were free citizens without a care in the world, indifferent to the hardship of others. We didn't know what would become of you, and frankly, we didn't care.
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Chainuzz
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But we know now that what we did to you─to full many─was wrong. Terribly wrong. No words will suffice to make amends, but I want you to know that we are deeply sorry.
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Tristol
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I'm not sure how I feel.
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Tristol
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Should I forgive you? Hate you? Perhaps it's not even my place to judge. After all, I sought a place in your city. I wanted to be you, once...
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Tristol
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But one thing is clear to me.
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Tristol
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All of that is in the past. And we mustn't let past wrongs stand in the way of a brighter future.
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Tristol
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And so...I will cooperate with you. Please see our friends to Mt. Gulg.
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Chainuzz
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You have my word!
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Chainuzz
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I'll set to work on the design at once. Wouldn't do to have nothing to show the others when they return with help.
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Chainuzz
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Make no mistake, this venture is unprecedented in the history of Talos building─nay, the history of all mankind! But rest assured this genius of Daedalus Stoneworks will deliver!
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Chainuzz
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Ah, wicked white!
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Mysteryvoice
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Is there a problem?
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Chainuzz
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Well...er, you see... I've been promised people to procure the stone as well as imbue magic.
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Chainuzz
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When I was put on the spot earlier, I thought that was all we required.
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Chainuzz
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But I forgot about one rather important item needed to bring a Talos to life...
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Chainuzz
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That's right, the heart! I'm pleased to see you have some familiarity with Talos!
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Chainuzz
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The heart! The godsdamned, bally heart! Without one, a Talos is just a hunk of rock!
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Chainuzz
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So, while I work on the design, I'd be much obliged if you could see to procuring the ore with which to fashion a heart.
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Chainuzz
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A heart suitable of bringing to life a Talos that shall embrace the very firmament!
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Quest complete.
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