Paralogue 8: A Duel Disgraced (Script)
Contents
Pre-Battle
Kjelle
Dishonorable cur! You killed my master, and now you will face me!
Cassius
If that pile of pudding was your master, I'd advise you to just keep walking.
Kjelle
Craven dog... You claimed a hostage! He'd never have lost in a fair fight!
Maiden
Nor would he have wanted this, Kjelle. If I lose you as well, I...
Kjelle
You won't lose me. I swear it. And I swear your husband will be avenged!
Cassius
If you want to run headlong into the grave, girl, I won't stop you. We can duel in the ruins ahead.
>scene change
Robin
What do you make of this, Chrom?
Chrom
I hope she knows what she's getting into.
Maiden
Sir! Please! You have to do something!
Chrom
What's the matter?
Maiden
It's my friend, sir. I fear she's walking into a terrible trap! That scoundrel Cassius would never fight an honest duel. My husband took a similar stand against his tyranny not long ago. The brute took a girl hostage and then cut my husband down as he lowered his weapon! *Sniff* I can't let her suffer the same fate... I'd die, I would!
Chrom
All right. We'll see what we can do.
Start Battle
Kjelle
Coward! You promised me a duel, you soulless blackheart!
Cassius
Indeed I did. Consider all these men my seconds, heh. Still, I'm not a monster. I'll spare your life if you get on your knees and beg.
Kjelle
I'd sooner die!
Cassius
Well, we can arrange that, too. Have at her, boys!
>Battle Start
Talk to Kjelle
Sully
Sully
Hey. You got a second?
Kjelle
Ahh!
Sully
What? I got something on my face!
Kjelle
N-no, you just...remind me of someone. Forgive me. I have no time for talk.
Sully
Don't worry. It won't take long. So listen. These lowlifes have no honor. You know that, right? If you meet 'em head-on, you'll just end up with a sword in your back.
Kjelle
Head-on is how I live.
Sully
...Ooh, I like you. And that's all the more reason I can't let you charge off on your own.
Kjelle
Don't try to stop me!
Sully
I'm not stopping you. I'm coming with you. You just focus on finishing your duel, and I'll kill any idiot who gets in the way.
Kjelle
R-right!
Chrom (Normal)
Chrom
Excuse me—
Kjelle
Wha—?! Die, fiend!
Y-you parried my spear. ...How did you do that?
Chrom
I get a lot of practice. Now can you please stop trying to skewer me for a second? We're not your enemies. A friend sent us to help you. They are too many for you to fight alone, no matter your skill. We'll take care of the rabble while you fight your duel.
Kjelle
You would do this for a stranger?
Chrom
Is that a problem?
Kjelle
N-no, of course not. Thank you.
Chrom (Father)
Chrom
Excuse me—
Kjelle
Wha—?! Die, fiend!
Y-you parried my spear. But how did you... Wait. Do I know you? I feel as if we've met, but... No, that's impossible.
Chrom
I hate to interrupt your musing, but could you perhaps lower your spear? We've been sent here to help you. They are too many for you to fight alone. We'll take care of the rabble while you fight your duel.
Kjelle
You would do this for a stranger?
Chrom
Is that a problem?
Kjelle
N-no, of course not. Thank you.
Kjelle defeated before recruited
Kjelle
This was...a costly lesson... Mother... I'll be...waiting ahead...
VS Cassius
Kjelle
Kjelle
If you believe in any gods, you'd better pray to them now!
Cassius
My, my. Aren't we confident?
Kjelle
I don't fear you, coward!
Cassius
Aye, I suppose not. Most fools assume that liars and sneaks like me are weak. They want us to be weak, see? They NEED it. It lets them hold on to the fantasy that right prevails in the end. Heh... They can think what they want. A cocky fool is an easy target. Truth is, in the end, it's the clever ones who always survive.
Kjelle
A man who takes hostages in order to win a duel has no claim to cleverness. Even an animal would not stoop so low! But enough. I've no more words to waste on the likes of you. My master will have vengeance!
Cassius
Wrong, girl. Your master will have COMPANY!
Normal
Cassius
Most people think a man who fights dirty is too weak to win otherwise. Heh heh... Suits me just fine. A cocky fool is an easy target!
Cassius Defeated
Cassius
Th-this...can't...
Post-Battle
If Kjelle survived
Maiden
Kjelle! Thank the gods you're safe!
Kjelle
I kept my promise. Your husband can rest in peace now.
Maiden
I may have a way to thank you. This was his, and I'm sure he would have wanted you to have it.
Kjelle
This is a precious keepsake. Its rightful place is with you.
Maiden
I'll not forget my husband for lack of a memento, dear. Now please, take it.
Kjelle
You're certain?
Maiden
Absolutely.
Kjelle
Then...thank you.
Maiden
Just swear to take care of yourself, Kjelle. Swear you'll stay safe.
Kjelle
I swear it.
>scene change
Sully
Looks like the good guys won after all. Ain't that a kick in the teeth?
Kjelle
Thank you for your help, but I fear other tasks yet lie ahead of me. I still have to find my parents.
Sully
Aw, hell. Your parents are missing? That's rough, kid. Any idea where they might have gone?
Kjelle
I have a ring my father gave my mother, but precious little else to go on.
Sully
Mind if I take a look?
Kjelle
No, of course not.
Sully
Well, I'll be damned... Kid? This is MY ring.
Kjelle
Your ring? But then...
Sully
Hah! I get it. You're one of the kids who came back with Lucina, yeah? Which means...I've got a new lead for you on the parent front, kiddo. ...I'm your mom.
Kjelle
Y-you?!
Sully
You expecting someone prettier?
Kjelle
N-no! Of course not! I mean... You look as beautiful now as when I knew you.
Sully
Har! So I'm not all wrinkled or missing a hand or anything? That's a relief.
Kjelle
You were a beautiful and vibrant woman, despite the ill times we lived in. You taught me how to be strong. You taught me to survive.
Sully
All right, kid, sit down. I want to know every last detail about the future.
Kjelle
You bet!
Sully
...Is that how you address you mother?
Kjelle
I mean, y-yes! Yes ma'am!
Sully
Much better.
Kjelle
Hee hee. You always were tough on me.
Sully
That's right. Any child of mine is gonna have to learn to respect their elders!
Kjelle
...It's good to see you, Mother.
If Kjelle did not survive
Maiden
No, Kjelle! ...Why?
Chrom
...... I was too late. I...I let her die...
>To world map
