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(*) in script will indicate writer's notes.
Kaio is a male adult, he is one of the resistance members and is close to Rex. He only has one line here.
Mora is a male adult, he is Sui's brother and a member of the Leaves. He rarely gets upset or angry and should sound warm, using a lot of sounds in his dialogue.
Passport Officer is a male adult, and one of the border control agents.
Rex is a young adult female who is part of the Leaves. She is an archer and tactician. She is a big sister type and is very analytical and cold sometimes. She doesn't let others influence her. Here she reveals more information about her brother which gives more insight into why she is more disapproving to the soldier/player.
Sovereign Zhiraok is male adult, he frequently uses mathematical and calculating dialogue and hopes to restore his house's honor and reputation by proving himself worthy to Her Majesty.
Sui is a young adult female who is part of the Leaves. She is usually shy/awkward and struggles to control her emotions and magic
Syndra is a female senior, she was once a loyal soldier to the crown and is now the leader of the resistance group the Leaves in the Wind. She is wise and cares a lot about the younger members of the Leaves, treating them as her children. She should sound more motherly and is willing to die for her children's safety. Here she kills Sovereign Zhiraok.
Xao is a male adult and is the representative of the sovereigns and works closely with Sovereign Zhiraok. Here he has 4 lines.
Zeph is a young adult male who is part of the Leaves. He is very optimistic and trusting and is not nervous normally, he has a stutter.

Syndra: Hello, everyone. Thank you for being here today. {Clear, announcing}
Syndra: It has been growing increasingly clear that there is very little we can do here to make a larger impact on Fruma. {Still announcing, but disappointed}
Syndra: We have been doing good for the people of Auburn! But our resources are limited, and our opportunities to take action are even more so. {Attempting to assuage the Leaves; being realistic)
Syndra: Additionally, our risks of operation grow by the day. I do not regret taking in the soldier as a member, but it's no secret that we risk more scrutiny by having them here. {Still realistic, but unhappy with reality}
Syndra: Zeph and the soldier learned yesterday that an Inquisitor is arriving in the area. We don't know what for exactly, but their presence further endangers our cause. {Back to authoritative}
Syndra: At the festival, I received word from a contact in the Roughworks. There's a group similar to ours there, run by an old friend of mine - they're called the Steel Feather. {Authoritative, transitions to slightly hopeful}
Syndra: They have resources we don't, and are situated in a much more favorable position. If we're able to cross through to the Roughworks, they've agreed to host us and help plan our next moves. {Continuing to hopeful, you can hear the smile in her voice}
Rex: So, what are our next moves? I don't know what you expect us to do there that we're not already able to do here. {Unconvinced}
Syndra: I'm still workshopping ideas, but they involve the Crown Festival. If we move quickly, we'll be able to catch it in the Roughworks. {Reassuring and confident}
Syndra: Of course, traveling to a different district presents its own risks and dangers... if any of you wish to stay here, I will respect that decision. {Still reassuring and confident}
Mora: Ha! And leave you to strategize all on your own? I had foreseen something along these lines, so I have already made arrangements with my work. I will join you, miss. {Friendly, but a little concerned}
Rex: And I'm definitely not sitting this one out, are you kidding? I'll follow you wherever you go, Syndra. {Defiant}
Zeph: I- I'll go too! Wh- what's the point of hav- having magic if I don't use it for our c- c- cause? {Excited}
Kaio: Eh. Don't see myself bein' much use out there, to tell you the truth, Synny. And I figure you need someone to hold down the fort while you're gone, anyhow. So I'll stay. {admitting a certain weakness}
Syndra: That would be appreciated, Kaio. I'll feel more comfortable leaving, knowing the Leaves in the Wind is safe in your care. {Warm}
Syndra: Sui? {Casual but firm}
Sui: You'll... need my medicine. So I'll go… {Nervous, uncertain}
Syndra: Sui... you can stay, if you want. I don't want to force you- {gradually getting warmer}
Sui: N-no! I want to go with you! I just... I need to say goodbye to some people. Before we leave. {As defiant as she can; then melancholic}
Syndra: ... Okay. If you're sure. {Genuinely uncertain}
Syndra: As for you, soldier… {getting her bearings again; clear}
// Of course I'm going.
Syndra: I'm forever in your debt. Thank you, again, for offering your help. {Thankful, but not overly emotional}
// I don't think I have much of a choice.
Syndra: Sigh... I wish I could disagree. But you're right, I need you to join us. {Almost disappointed, but back to her announcing cadence}
Syndra: I still need to make preparations before we leave- namely, arranging passage across the border. I have a contact that I can... hopefully convince to help. {Explaining clearly}
Zeph: You- you can't pos- possibly mean- {Surprised}
Syndra: Yes, Zeph, I do. It will be fine. {Unbothered, certain of her actions}
Syndra: As for the rest of you, you should make your own preparations. I don't know how long the window of opportunity will be, so make the most of the time left. {Clear and announcing once again, but with an undercurrent of hesitation}
Mora: Hmn... Zeph, why the concern? We all know miss Syndra knows what she's doing! If she claims to have the situation covered, then I see no reason to doubt her! {Trusting, unaware of what Zeph means}
Zeph: I- I just… {worried}
Mora: Ah, no matter! Come now, other children... and the soldier, of course! Let us all take some time to say our goodbyes. We don't know when we'll be back, after all! {Lighthearted, friendly; said with the certainty of a friend clapping another friend on the back}
Sui: If we'll be back at all… {Melancholic}
Mora: Sui... we will be back. I'll make sure of it! And you know I always keep my word for matters such as these. {Suddenly reassuring, spoken with a softer cadence than usual}
Rex: We'll be fine, Sui. We always are. {Totally certain of what she is saying}
Zeph: ...soldier, can we t- talk outside? {Serious; not irritated but not exactly happy}
Sui: I don't know if I- I'm ready for this. {Terror starts sinking in}
Sui: But I have to be! I... I have to. {Reassuring herself}
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Zeph: H- hey. {Unhappy}
Zeph: So... I r- really don't trust the Sovereign, and I- I- I'm afraid he might do s- so- something to Syndra. {Slowly getting more and more nervous}
Zeph: It- it's silly, but... if y- you and I can fi- find a way over the wall without having to ask him d- directly, we could avoid a- a potential con- conflict. {Musing; then strategizing with conviction}
Zeph: And besides, it's not like I have a- any- anything better to do… {At his own expense}
Zeph: So! L- let's head into town and s- s- see if we can- {psyching himself up}
Sui: Um... excuse me, s-sorry to interrupt- I overheard you were... going into town? {Has been building up the courage to interrupt them and it shows in her voice}
Zeph: Sui! Y- yeah, we were pl- planning on it. {Pleasantly surprised}
Sui: If... if it wouldn't be too much trouble... could I maybe go with you? I, ah... have some people I want to... say goodbye to. {Quiet, almost in denial of the future at hand}
Zeph: Oh... the people at the R- Re- the Red Fox? {Politely questioning}
// The Red Fox?
Sui: It's... a restaurant I, um, frequent. The owners are... nice. I wanted to thank them, for, ha, everything. {Explaining in a mousy way}
Zeph: It's built atop one of th- the tallest tr- trees in Espren, too... so it'll w- wo- work for my idea too. It's jus- just outside Espren's gates. {Explaining politely}
Zeph: L- let's all meet up at the Re- Red Fox café. It's just ou- out- outside the Espren Gates. {Happy to go and distract himself}
Zeph: ... Soldier! Th- there you are! {Expectant}
Zeph: So, wh- what do you think? It's a n- nice view from up here, is- isn't it? {welcoming}
Sui: I bring the others here quite often. They uh- serve the best food in the region. {Lightly excited to share}
Zeph: I- I'll miss our late night snack runs. Heh. {Not quite ready to let go}
Zeph: S- Sui, do you... want us t- to stay? We can-
Sui: N-no! No, no, it's... fine. I'll... go find Chen on my own. You two, um, had something you were going to do, right?
Zeph: We did... uh, if y- you're sure, Sui. We'll see you l- la- later?
Sui: Y... yes. Um, good... good luck!
Red Fox Owner: Ah, Sui! What a pleasure to see you as always!
Sui: Hi, Chen... is, um, business going well?
Red Fox Owner: Hum, as well as one can hope, I would say! The Festival does always bring a rush of customers. So, should I prepare the usual for you?
Sui: Oh. Um... that's very kind of you, but, no, not today. Thank you.
Red Fox Owner: Very well, very well. Well, since you're here, might I ask if you've had a thought about my job offer?
Red Fox Owner: You basically know our menu inside and out by this point, so I do truly think you'd be a great fit.
Sui: Right... um. A-about that...
Zeph: ...okay. Well, soldier, the re- reason we came here... from up h- he- from up here, we have good access to the r- roof- rooftops. {Invigorated with a new idea}
Zeph: I w- w- I want to see if we can ge- get over the wall. If we st- stick to the roofs, we should be able to av- avoid suspicion... {thoughtfully}
Zeph: Fo- follow me! {Excited}
Zeph: Okay, so... just f- fo- follow the green trails ! {Excited, explaining}
Zeph: If you g- get lost, meet me back here. {Trying to be helpful}
Zeph: He- hey. How's it going? {normally}
Zeph: Do you, uh, w- want to take a break? {thoughtfully}
// No, I'm still trying.
Zeph: Alright, g- good luck! Just re- remember to follow the green trail. {normally}
Zeph: I- I'll follow you soon, I'm just w- war- warming up a bit first. {normally}
// Yes, please.
Zeph: Oh. N- no worries! {comforting}
Zeph: Just re- return here when you're ready to st- start again. {normally}
Zeph: Hah. I g-guess you got here before me. {Friendly but disappointed in himself}
Zeph: Soldier 1, Zeph 3. G-good job! {At his own expense}
Zeph: Alright. Let's j-jump across. {Nonchalant; this is a normal feat of acrobatics for him}
Zeph: Aah! I... I... th- that was... c- cl- close. {Surprise; this is a genuine mistake}
Zeph: That was... th- that was m- magic, wasn't it...? It was l- li- it was like my whole body was... w- was en- engulfed by a, a g- ge- gentle breeze... {At first he can’t believe it, but as he keeps talking, it sinks in}
Zeph: I... ha. Th- that was- e- e- exhilarating, but... b- but... {Shifting between excitement and disbelief}
Zeph: Th- there- there's no way we c- ca- we can get across the rest of these r- ro- rooftops... one c- cl- one close call is enough f- for me. {Suddenly realistic, dropping all positive emotions building up from before}
Zeph: Ugh... l- let's just... get back to the R- Red Fox... {disappointed in himself}
Zeph: I just... I- I- I don't like it. I don't like that S- Syn- Syndra's putting herself in- in danger like that! {worried}
Zeph: I... I owe her a lot. If it weren't for her, I- I- I'd still be st- stuck on the... the st- str- streets. It's thanks to her that I'm still... here. {explaining, gratefully}
Zeph: Yeah... I, uh, grew up in a- a small village. S- someone was accused of being c- cursed, and... my people refused to h- ha- hand them over without a- a- wi- without a fight. {explaining}
Zeph: ...actually, wh- where is she? I th- thought she'd wait for us before... {worried}
Red Fox Owner: Ah, Zeph, is that you I hear? {normally}
Zeph: Oh, h- hey Chen. I need to get going, but have you seen Sui? We were g- go- going to meet up here. {friendly, worried}
Red Fox Owner: Yes, Sui... she left not long ago. The poor girl, clearly something is weighing on her... {worried}
Red Fox Owner: I believe she would have gone to the pond to the southeast... that is where she usually goes when she needs some air. {normally}
Zeph: Oh, I s- see. Th- thank you for the help! {normally}
Red Fox Owner: Of course, anything for you children. Stop by again soon, would you? I'll make you all the family platter, on the house. {normally}
Zeph: I... y- yeah, we... we will! Thanks for the off- offer. {awkwardly}
Zeph: Soldier, can I ask you a f- fa- favour? {awkwardly}
Zeph: Could you ch- check on Sui for me, p- please? I... I don't know h- how to help her, right now... {worried, frustrated}
Zeph: S- some- something's on her mind, but... b- but she won't tell me about it. I've tr- tried asking, but... {worried}
Zeph: ...but if you ask, ma- maybe she'll tell you? I- I don't know. It's worth a try, at- at least, r- r- right? {hopefully}
Zeph: Th- thanks, soldier. Chen said she w- was at the pond to the southeast. {normally}
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Sui: O-oh, soldier! I didn't... um, expect to see you here. {Surprise}
// Zeph was worried about you.
Sui: Oh... right. I just... needed some air. It's, hah, kind of a lot. L-leaving Auburn, I mean! I've never... known anywhere else. {Trying to brush it off with fake nonchalance}
Sui: Can I... tell you something? I was... I wanted to talk to you, earlier, but, um, I... I couldn't build up the courage. {Confiding, genuine}
Sui: S-sorry, I should just... go for it. It- it might be easier if I just, show you, hah… {Going back on her confidence, getting more and more nervous}
Sui: You're the first, um, cursed one I've ever... seen. And- and everyone being so kind, about, all of it… {Explaining, surprised in herself that she’s saying this}
Sui: And, I thought, maybe... maybe you could... help. Me. W-with figuring it all out. {Hoping for an offer}
Sui: But... I don't use, um, a focus. To... to control water. S-so, that means I'm, one of the... d-dangerous ones. That's... th-that's what Mora said, um, earlier. {With an undercurrent of shame}
// You're not dangerous.
Sui: Y-you- you can't know that! {A fear directed at herself}
//In Wynn, we have stories of people who could use magic like you. It came naturally to them, and they didn't need a focus for it.
//They had the potential to be dangerous. Sometimes, they were. But more often than not, they were heroes. They used their power to protect people in need.
//I had a friend... he was also from Fruma, and he was ''cursed.'' And he was also struggling with that label, like you.
//But he found ways to make peace with it. He used his abilities to strengthen himself and his allies. He made a difference.
Sui: Your friend... is he...? {Concerned, intrigued}
// He's alive.
Sui: Oh... g-good. That's- that's good. I'm glad. {Grateful to know}
// I'm in Fruma to find him.
Sui: Oh... that's, ha, a big thing to do for someone. B-breaking into a province? I can't imagine, um, doing something like that… {Surprised, impressed}
Sui: I'm just... scared. I'm scared that- that if I try to use it, then, I'll, h-hurt someone… {Genuine, melancholic}
Sui: I'm... not very brave, haha. I didn't, really, join the resistance because... because I wanted to stand up against the crown! {Trying to laugh off her insecurities}
Sui: Something like that, it feels... impossible. {The insecurities come through}
Sui: ... I'm only here because I followed Mora. He's the brave one! N-not- not me. I just, ha, had nowhere else to go. {Explaining, total lack of self-confidence)
Sui: And- and everyone else is so, excited about m-ma-magic! Even, um, Mora. And here I am, too afraid to- to even try! {Explaining}
//You don't have to come along if you don't want to, you know?
Sui: Yeah, but... it- it wouldn't feel, um, right. If the rest of my family is going, then, ha, how could I not go with them? {With a bit more conviction; something within her can do this}
Sui: What if... something happened to them- to you - and, and, and- and I wasn't, there? I'd... I'd never f-forgive myself! {Fear, she’s through about this a lot}
Sui: So... s-so, even if I'm scared... I can't stay behind. {Resignation}
Sui: ...I'm, um, not much of a fighter. But I'm still good with m-medicine, and healing. So... I can help. {Disappointed in herself at first; then with a bit of understanding of her self-worth}
Sui: Let's... get back home. I should tell Zeph I'm alright. {Blaming herself}
Sui: Thank you for listening to me. {Grateful}
Sui: I... I want to help. I'm just... scared. {Genuine, but with more shame than actual fear}
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Mora: Hrmm... ah, soldier, just the leaf I was looking to find! {Grateful greeting}
Mora: I am nearly finished with preparations for our expedition. Supplies packed, goodbyes said, and so on and so forth. {Happily}
Mora: There is... one last thing, however. If I may ask you for a favor? {Suddenly turns a bit concerned}
// Sure.
Mora: Excellent! I thank you for your time. {As though clapping his hands together with excitement}
// ... 
Mora: ...ah, a busy day, I take it? I promise it will be quick, if you would hear me out. {Hesitant, trying to be polite}
Mora: I had mentioned previously, your words on magic had resonated with me! I have been taking some time to practice, with the aid of cursory knowledge of military blessings. {Calm, explaining}
Mora: But such training will do me little good in a true combat scenario. So, in the interest of improvement, I would ask for a sparring match against you! {Firm and calm}
Mora: It will help me to spot and shore up my weaknesses. Perhaps it will do the same for you! {Still the same tone but providing a counterpoint}
Mora: Come, follow me to our sparring arena! {Almost announcing}
Mora: Very well! Let us begin! {Up for a challenge}
Mora: Oof... you are very talented, I must say! {Wincing, but still positive}
Mora: No wonder miss Syndra is so invested in you, having battled you herself! {Congratulatory}
Mora: Now, tell me, how did I perform? {Ready for constructive criticism}
// You did good!
Mora: Really! In the moment, it did not feel like I stood much of a chance, but I suppose I am still learning to wield it! {Genuinely surprised, humble}
Mora: It is odd, though. I have only learned of it recently, yet it feels as though the magic has been with me all along! It is like... muscle memory, I suppose? Much to think about. {Pondering, but cutting back so he can keep up positivity}
// You did... alright.
Mora: Ha! No need to sugarcoat it. I have always specialized in heavy attacks, so I struggle against swift opponents. Rarely have I managed to best Zeph in a spar! {Positive, taking it very well}
Mora: Perhaps therein lies the value of this magic... finding methods to raise area of effect, or slow targets down? Much to think about. {Pondering}
// How'd you learn so fast?
Mora: An excellent question, though I have no true answers. Perhaps some of what I had learned from military sources has stuck with me? {Pondering, uncertain}
// Zeph was still struggling.
Mora: I do trust it will come to Zeph with time. He is persistent! That trait will serve him well for these purposes. {Explanatory, suddenly more upbeat}
Rex: Hey, Mora! Have you seen- oh, there you are. I've been looking for you. {Calling out, feigning disinterest}
Rex: Alright, soldier, come with me. We are SORTING through our problems before we leave. {Firm and irritated}
Rex: Come on, come on! To the giant tree stump, I don't have all day! {Ordering, bossy}
Mora: ... Ah. Oh dear. She appears to be in a mood today! I suppose that would make sense, given… {Uneasy, but back to his natural peppiness, if a bit dampened}
// A mood?
Mora: Hmm, how should I put it...? Ah, nevermind. You'd best follow her to the tree, see what she wants. {Unwilling to talk about it and just gives up; concerned}
Mora: Keep an eye on her for me, would you? Make sure she gets home safely. {Paternal}
Mora: Keep an eye on Rex, would you? I haven't seen her this worked up in a while… {Paternal}
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Rex: Good, you came. Took you long enough! {Energized but not positive}
Rex: So, here's the deal! You are a problem. {Explanatory, with negative energy}
Rex: Sure, you've proven yourself a hundred times over! Over and over and over again, you've shown you're on our side. {Building up to something; explanatory}
Rex: And that's great! That's great and all! But. But but but but but! You're still. From. Wynn. {Reaches her point, stumbling over words due to frustration}
Rex: Or... originally from Fruma, whatever. That's actually the problem! If you were just from Wynn, maybe it wouldn't be so bad! {adding on; frustrated}
Rex: There's oh so many people from Fruma who were shipped off to Wynn! They really like sending off the problem children whenever they can't deal with them anymore. {Angry}
Rex: So I get it! I do! It makes sense! But still... still, why, why... why does it get to be YOU here, and not- not...! {Anger boils over again}
Rex: … *probably a sigh* {Malcontented}
// Want to talk about it? 
Rex: ... Fine. {Grudging)
// ...
Rex: Oh, don't look at me like that. {Dismissive; frustrated}
Rex: So I had a brother, right? And sure, he was an idiot sometimes, but- but he was the only one there who really understood me. {Explaining but unhappy}
Rex: He's the one who carved my bow for me. He heard I was interested in archery, so he... when everyone else told me to just focus on schoolwork, he helped me learn. {Still explaining, still unhappy}
Rex: He really hated all the rules we had up there. So he liked to break them. A lot. And eventually, the crown got sick of it. Packed him up, sent him to the Roughworks. {Slowly calming down}
Rex: The worst part was, our parents agreed to it! Said it'd be good for him, to get some real hard work! {Anger flares up again}
Rex: I never liked it there anyway. It took me a while to build up the courage, but eventually I stole some of our money and bought a ticket to take me there. {Again calming down, like a zig-zag she keeps getting into}
Rex: I didn't pack a whole lot. I guess I expected to find him and live with him! Stupid. Should've thought ahead more. {Frustrated at herself now}
Rex: He wasn't there, obviously. Heard from some of his friends that he kept being stupid over there. Got caught by the crown, and they decided to stop giving him second chances. {Frustrated, with emphasis on the negatives, really chewing it}
Rex: So, he's gone! He promised he'd see me again someday, and- and of course he didn't follow through. I guess I wasn't important enough to remember. {Tripping over her words now}
// People lose their memories when sent to Wynn.
Rex: Yes, I know. I just... I guess I just hoped I'd be an exception. {Bitter but it’s fading a little}
Rex: I haven't been very fair to you, have I? It's not your fault you're here and he isn't. {Calming down}
Rex: So... sorry. For all of that. {Putting things together, calm}
Rex: Give me some time, would you? I need to... I don't know. I just need some space. {Frustration creeps in}
// Mora asked me to make sure you get home safe.
Rex: Ha! He would, wouldn't he… {No energy, but attempting to match what somebody excited would say}
Rex: Okay. I... won't take too long. Nobody ever comes here, anyway. {Dipping into despair a little}
Rex: I miss him a lot. {Genuine}
Rex: I just hope he's still out there, somewhere… {Forlorn}
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Zeph: There y-you are. We got worried something bad h-had happened. {Happy to see them}
Zeph: I mean... they g-got worried. {Playing it cool}
Sui: Right.. {Nervous}
Rex: We were just talking. Gods, you guys and your overeager imaginations... {annoyed}
Rex: Any sign of Syndra yet? {Concerned}
Mora: I am afraid not. We have heard nothing since the meeting this morning. {Uncertain how to proceed}
Sui: Um... so, should we... unpack? {Trying to be helpful}
Mora: Let us just continue to place our trust in Syndra, as we have done many times before! She can handle herself. {Being calm for Sui}
Zeph: Ugh! I knew t- tr- trusting the Sovereign w- was a mistake! We n- n- need to go- {A burst of negative emotion}
Rex: Excuse me- the Sovereign? What do you mean the S-
Syndra: Zeph? {Surprised, a little melancholic}
Syndra: Sigh... I'm just a little too late, I see. {Melancholic}
Syndra: Well, since it's out in the open, I might as well explain myself. Firstly, I owe you all an apology for this. {explaining}
Mora: Syndra… {Surprised}
Syndra: Mora, it's alright. I was going to reveal this secret anyway.
Syndra: The contact I mentioned earlier today - it's the Sovereign Zhiraok. {Fessing up to something she doesn’t want}
Sui: ...what? {shocked}
Rex: What?! How long have you been- wait, Mora, you knew? {Genuine shock}
Syndra: It was a secret kept out of necessity. As for how long... let's say a while, and leave it at that. But we're leaving the Auburn Forest, so I see no need to keep it hidden anymore. {Calm and firm, hiding the inner emotions}
Syndra: I know you all worry about me... and I did not want to add another variable to stress over today. I apologize.
Mora: So, the passports? {Putting two and two together}
Syndra: Yes. Zhiraok provided them for us. {Firm}
Syndra: Yes, I have them. Zhiraok provided me with enough for all of us. We'll need to move fast, though - I want to cross into the Roughworks before he suspects what's going on. {Commanding}
Zeph: ...s- so you're safe? It all w- went fine? {worried}
Syndra: Yes, Zeph, I am safe. Are you all packed? Crossing the border will take some time, so we need to start going to Espren now. {comforting}
Syndra: Come on, let's hurry. Let us leave this chapter behind. {normally}
Mora: … *Hmm-s* {Thoughtful}
Syndra: Let's meet up at the gate to the Roughworks and walk through together! {normally}
Sui: I guess this is really happening… {Almost a whisper, hiding her fear}
Zeph: I-I a-am ready for this. I have to be. {His conviction comes through his voice}
Sui: Oh... there you are. The, um, line was really long when we got here, so, we... started queuing. {Surprised, }
Sui: Everything's... fine, so far. I think. I... hope. {pretending to be cheery, nerves set in}
Passport Officer: NEXT! {disinterested yell}
Sui: O-oh! S-sorry, sorry, I- {panicked}
Sui: Here's! My, um, passport. {Calming herself}
Passport Officer: … *Hmm* {Thinking}
Passport Officer: All good. Keep it moving. NEXT! {bored}
Passport Officer: Passport? {Asking a question but clearly doesn’t care}
Passport Officer: ......................... *Hmmmmmmmmmmm* {Thinking with just a liiiiittle suspicion}
Passport Officer: All good. Keep it moving! {Affirmative; calling to the next people}
Syndra: We're through. That went... smoothly enough. {Energized from adrenaline, a little positive}
Zeph: Th- that was... st- stressful. {Anxious}
Rex: You can say that again. {Relieved}
Zeph: ...th- that was- {Still anxious, but a bit humored}
Mora: Enough of that, children. Miss Syndra, we've reached the Roughworks, yes? {Firm; clear}
Syndra: We have. We'll follow the plan - regroup outside Timasca, the city in the region. We need to move quickly, I don't know how much time we have before- {Strategizing, commanding}
Sovereign Zhiraok: Zero, Syndra. You've got zero time. {Humorless}
Syndra: ... Sovereign. Fast and efficient as always, I see. {Bitter}
Sovereign Zhiraok: Naturally. You completely miscalculated, thinking you could sneak by like this. An unwanted variable isn't an unexpected one. {Frustration begins to take over}
Syndra: It was worth a shot, even if unlikely. {Adversarial}
Sovereign Zhiraok: What garbage. Translating yourself into the Roughworks completely nulls the crown's pact... As if you wouldn't be spotted. {Digging into her}
Sovereign Zhiraok: I'm the one who really miscalculated though! Your angle was so obvious, but I just kept overlooking it. Kept trusting you. Kept hoping you'd settle, you'd terminate this sequence. {Beginning to get frustrated}
Sovereign Zhiraok: And here you are...associating with a mass murderer! The cursed that caused the Torann massacre!! What kind of lowest-order logic is this?! What were you THINKING?! {Actually getting angry, ramps up until “thinking”}
Syndra: Isn't it obvious, Sovereign? I want Her Majesty dethroned. I want her empire to crumble. {Biting, firm}
Sovereign Zhiraok: Your job was to infiltrate, not sum to the resistance!! Since when did you switch to the other side of the equation?! You're subtracting your only chance, you're- You're wasting everything I've done for you! {Angry, but with just a little befuddlement}
Syndra: So after everything She did to me, you expected me to just go along with it?! To accept the scraps I was left with, to forgive and forget?! {An outburst, but still controlled}
Syndra: Maybe you were the fool all along, Zhiraok, for believing it. {Attempting to get on his nerves}
Sovereign Zhiraok: ...so was it all imaginary? Nothing real? I cared about you, as a friend. A confidant. Did you? Or...was I just a convenient tool for you? {Unhappy, betrayed, remorseful}
Syndra: Does it matter? {Calm, egging him on}
Sovereign Zhiraok: Does it...matter. ...ha. Does it matter!! Do you know how much weight you carried in my day to day operations? I wonder how much I carried in yours!! {Starts off shocked, gets angry}
Sovereign Zhiraok: It doesn't make me happy to do this. Your resistance is under arrest for the crime of conspiracy against the crown- and your cursed, slated for execution. {Calming himself}
Sovereign Zhiraok: I can still pull some strings, Syndra. Round this all out. I might be able to keep you as part of the remainder if you turn yourself in. We can still- {Really trying, while not very emotive, it should be clear he actually cares about her}
Syndra: We won't give in without a fight! {Rallying, almost a battle cry}
Sovereign Zhiraok: ...why...do I even bother. A cursed compared to me...absolute trash. Let's get this over with. {Dejected, not matching her energy in the slightest}
Syndra: It's... done. It's done. {Uncertain at first, but her usual firm conviction}
Zeph: S- Syndra, are- are y- you- {Shocked, terrified}
Rex: We need to get moving! {Yelling}
Zeph: ...S- S- S- Syndra? {In disbelief at what he’s just seen}
Syndra: Let's move. Everyone, remember the meeting point, just- {Almost mundane in her orders; same tone she had before Zhiraok arrived}
Rex: Are we really glossing over you killing a Sovereign???? {Almost yelling with confusion and terror}
Syndra: Yes, Rex, because he won't stay down for long- that's why we need to move, now! {Firm, commanding, loud}
Syndra: Split up, stay safe, don't get caught. We meet in three days- now, GO! {Commanding}
Xao: Sovereign Zhiraok, sir! You have a visitor here! {Announcing, not friendly but not unfriendly}
Sovereign Zhiraok: Send them in, and if you could process these files, please-and-thank-you? I need the inquisitor to weigh in on the problem. {Disinterested}
Sovereign Zhiraok: I have a finite value of time for this, so let's keep this short- {Still disinterested}
Syndra: Hello, Sovereign. Sorry to interrupt you during your working hours once again. {Firm, not actually sorry}
Sovereign Zhiraok: I'll add it to the tally! Bringing the trouble straight to my office, too- You've got me nervous with the number of times it's happened recently. {Almost happy to hear her}
Sovereign Zhiraok: Let's cut to the chase, then. Tell me what your angle- Ugh. What your request is. {Professional}
Syndra: Don't hold it in, you'll get an ulcer. I'll make this quick- I need passage to the Roughworks. For myself and five others. {Like talking to an old friend, but still very firm}
Sovereign Zhiraok: ...you're really asking me to square the circle here. Why do you need to do this, go there? And so suddenly? Why? {Suspicious}
Syndra: I... I need to find her. I don't know how much more time I'll have to try. {Emotions break through}
Sovereign Zhiraok: I know, I know!! Quit being obtuse, you know the consequences if you break the mandate, for both of us!! {Frustrated, like a boiling kettle}
Syndra: I do. {Wistful}
Sovereign Zhiraok: ...Is that all I get? What about the other five? {Still frustrated}
Syndra: I can't leave them behind. {unwavering}
Sovereign Zhiraok: Of course. You and your strays. Why can't you just... There has to be another solution, if we- If you- I- {Snide; trying to provide an alternative solution}
Sovereign Zhiraok: ...why do I even bother. Fine. You want it so badly, fine!! You know what this will take. Just... Remember. Remember what I've done for you. {Gives up; clearly giving her an offer based off friendship}
Syndra: Thank you, Zhiraok. I won't let your kindness go to waste. {Happy, but still sort of masked}
Xao: Sovereign Zhiraok! Inquisitor Renn has some concerns- {Calling from across the room}
Sovereign Zhiraok: Xao, I need you to clear my schedule. There's a higher priority now, he can wait. {Professional}
Xao: Oh! Um, of course! If you insist, sir!! Inquisitor Renn won't be happy, but your orders are top- {Surprised, trying to save his ass}
Sovereign Zhiraok: No, you're right, I'm being irrational. You're always right. Clear everything but that, it's fine. I'll get back to it later. Unexpected variables, extenuating circumstances… {A little patronizing; muttering to himself}
Xao: Sov- ...Zhi-Zhi? Is everything okay? You...you look rattled, was it something she said? Should I have not brought her- {friendly, concerned}
Sovereign Zhiraok: You didn't do anything wrong. She gave me a prime opportunity anyway. A warning before throwing my sequence out of line. {Explanatory}
Sovereign Zhiraok: Xao, I trust you. I need to leave Auburn in your care for a bit while I solve this. Please. Can you handle that? {With the sort of closeness he reserves for one other}
Xao: ...oh my, I... It's an honor! I won't let you down, sir!! I'll keep things ship-shape! But, why do you need me for this? {Surprised and flattered}
Sovereign Zhiraok: ...I need to converge at the Roughworks, handle her work for a while. That, and the next Crown Festival is soon. I feel like...it'd be a disservice to miss it. {Almost a little excited}