Xenologue: Smash Brethren 2 (Script)

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Before Battle

Old Hubba
Ho ho! Look who's back! Er, I mean, right on time—as predicted!

Chrom
Yes, Old Hubba. We've come to do our part to save the Outrealms. We'll defeat these rogue Einherjar until they're weak enough for you to capture.

Old Hubba
Why, what an excellent summary of the story up until now! Well put, well put! Even better: I tricked one of the phantom armies into thinking they summoned you! It was easy! Their leader swallowed Hubba's bait—hook, line and sinker!

Chrom
An unfortunate metaphor, but good news nonetheless...

Battle Start

Hector
We've received word from Eliwood. He made it through.

Roy
Good. If Father is in position...

Hector
Then we have the enemy surrounded.

Lyn
Roy, this is our chance. We should strike while we have the advantage.

Roy
I agree. We can't have them calling for reinforcements. Rally the troops!

Chrom
Are you the one who, er...summoned us?

Elincia
Yes. I am Elincia of Crimea.

Chrom
The queen of Tellian lore?

Elincia
...Lore, sir?

Chrom
Er... My, would you look at all those enemies!

Elincia
Yes. I fear the scales are tipped woefully against us.

Chrom
Should we be expecting any further opposition?

Elincia
No. Our scouts have confirmed the surrounding area is clear.

Chrom
Then it's simply a matter of taking down all the enemies in sight. Heh—perhaps "simply" isn't the best choice of words...

Battle Conversations

Allies

Elincia

>Talk w/ Avatar (M)

>Talk w/ Avatar (F)
Robin
...How did they let themselves get cornered in a rat hole like this?

Elincia
Lady Tactician?

Robin
Oh! Er, hello. Did you...Did you overhear that? My apologies.

Elincia
It's all right. The truth is, it was my intention to be chased into these ruins.

Robin
Huh? Why?

Elincia
Better the cat is busy pursuing the queen rat than pawing at her subjects.

Robin
Heh, I see. A diversion. That's very noble... But it works only so long as the queen doesn't get caught.

Elincia
Indeed. That's why I summoned a new toy for the cat to play with—you.

Robin
...Fair enough.

Elincia
Good luck, my lady. I know we will prevail!

Robin
So basically, we're Elincia's meat shield... She's a more brutal strategist than she looks.

>Deathquote
Elincia
Then it ends here... Good luck to you...

Lucia

>Talk w/ Lissa
Lissa
Whew... What a mess.

Lucia
Hello, stranger. Is something wrong?

Lissa
Hmm...sort of...

Lucia
Go on—let it all out. I'm a good listener.

Lissa
Are you sure?

Lucia
Of course. Queen Elincia has said you will change the tide of battle. I want you to be in the best spirits possible.

Lissa
Well...it's my brother. He got mad at me again. He says I don't follow orders well.

Lucia
Your own brother?

Lissa
I know! Can you believe it? I'm out here fighting my butt off, and Chrom just tightens the leash. I'm a sister, not a terrier. Ugh...

Lucia
Ha ha. Poor thing. But I have a younger brother, too... So I understand a bit where Sir Chrom is coming from. He's just worried about you. That's all it is.

Lissa
...He's not a control freak?

Lucia
Try to put yourself in his position... How would you feel about it?

Lissa
Hmm...I guess that's true. Thanks! I feel a lot better now!

>Deathquote
Lucia
Beware the forces of Elibe...

Titania

>Talk w/ Sumia
Sumia
Um, greetings.

Titania
Ah, hello, visitor. How can I help you?

Sumia
I've just been admiring you. You give such smart orders, and you move so briskly...

Titania
I'm nothing special, but thank you. I'm flattered all the same.

Sumia
Nothing special! But...oh, you are! I was hoping to ask you a favor.

Titania
What's that?

Sumia
Could you teach me how to be a reliable fighter like you? I'm such a klutz, and I'm always getting in everyone's way.

Titania
Well, you could find more reliable fighters than me... But I suppose there is one piece of advice I'd have for you already.

Sumia
Really? Oh, do tell!

Titania
Have more confidence in yourself.

Sumia
Confidence? ...But I'm terrible at confidence!

Titania
If you had no place in this army, your commander wouldn't let you fight. Or do you consider your commander a man of poor judgment?

Sumia
No! Of course not.

Titania
Then believe in yourself. No one else is going to do it for you. Once you have confidence, the rest will fall right into place.

Sumia
All right. I'll give it a try.

Titania
That's the spirit.

Sumia
Well, I should get back to— AAAH!

Titania
Had a little spill?

Sumia
You see? Complete, utter klutz.

Titania
I suppose I had the "falling to place" part right, anyway...

>Deathquote
Titania
Forgive me...I must retreat...

Ike

>Talk w/ Lon'qu
Ike
Do you need something? You keep glancing this way.

Lon'qu
It's nothing.

Ike
Lazy eye, huh?

Lon'qu
...I can tell you're a force to be reckoned with, so I was observing.

Ike
Really?

Lon'qu
The reason I throw myself into battle after battle is to get stronger. I've met few as strong as you. I could probably count them on one hand. Which means...your technique merits closer observation.

Ike
I see. Well, observe all you want, but won't you get distracted?

Lon'qu
It's you I'm interested in. Not the flies I swat down while I watch.

Ike
Ha! Fair enough.

Lon'qu
Just do what you do. ...If I could put in one request: take on someone strong.

Ike
I'm not putting on a show here, you know...

>Deathquote
Ike
Ahh... I'd fight on if I could...

Zihark

>Talk w/ Gaius
Zihark
Do you have a moment?

Gaius
Mm-Hmm. What?

Zihark
One of my comrades saw you slip into the enemy ranks...

Gaius
Uh, it's called recon. How do you fight an enemy you don't know? ...What? You don't trust me?

Zihark
Just checking. You are from another world, after all. It made some of my people...nervous. Sorry if I gave offense.

Gaius
...Hmph. You're a myrmidon, right?

Zihark
Yes. ...So?

Gaius
Well, you just seem far from the archetype, know what I mean? Most myrmidon chatter about 'cut you down' this or 'face my blade' that. Guess it's different in your world.

Zihark
Hmm...I don't think our world is so different, but Ike runs a tight ship.

Gaius
I see...

Zihark
You sound let down. Should I play up the 'cut you down' business, then?

Gaius
No, no! I like your kind of myrmidon. Trust me. I think we'll work together just fine.

Zihark
Best of luck, then.

Gaius
You too.

>Deathquote
Zihark
Agh...I seem to have only...gotten in the way...

Soren

>Talk w/ Gregor
Gregor
Oy.

Soren
Did you need something?

Gregor
You are tactician for your army, yes? Why you not mingling more with comrades? Gregor very worried.

Soren
Mind your own business.

Gregor
Oh but this IS Gregor's business. Tactician and units must be like well-oiled sandwich at all times.

Soren
I tell the others what they need to know.

Gregor
And you call this leadership? Teamwork?

Soren
You can call it whatever you like. As long as Ike finds me useful, that's all that matters.

Gregor
This Ike, he is your commander, yes? Then making nice with comrades helps Ike as well.

Soren
Are you done? I do things my way. Please stop talking to me before we both start talking like idiots.

Gregor
*Sigh* So young. So with the stubbornness...

>Deathquote
Soren
So this is it... Pathetic...

Ashnard

>Talk w/ Aversa
Aversa
Oh! That stern expression... Then your army has some real men? Glad to see you're not all do-gooders fresh out of your diapers.

Ashnard
What do you want?

Aversa
Why don't we...get to know each other?

Ashnard
No.

Aversa
"No"?! And why not?

Ashnard
I don't care to. I don't need to "get to know" anyone.

Aversa
Hmph. A lone wolf now and until the end of time, is that it? You can't keep up that front fore—

Ashnard
I don't fight alone.

Aversa
Then who fights with you?

Ashnard
My servants.

Aversa
"Servants"? Ha! And where do you go about getting those?

Ashnard
I subjugate them. Power is this world's only true source of justice. Those without it are meant to be conquered and serve. If you would know me, then serve me or best me. There's no other way.

Aversa
Oh dear... I hate to say this, but you and I are just not meant to be.

Ashnard
Then kindly remove yourself from my presence.

Aversa
With pleasure!

Ashnard
Power is the only thing keeping this world from total chaos. Only a fool wouldn't see that...

>Deathquote
Ashnard
Nngh... How could I lose to such...rabble...

Mist

>Talk w/ Owain
Owain
Stand back, wench. The epic power of this clash might blow your face off.

Mist
Uh..."wench"? Me?

Owain
Indeed. But fear not. It is my destiny to save you and all wenches. Honor and glory pump through my every vein. They whisper to me: "Sic semper wenchicus"!

Mist
..."And thus to all wenches"?

Owain
Now, feast you eyes as I unleash the ultimate of defenses on your behalf! SKYWARD...SHIELD!

Mist
Oh gods...I do need protection...

Owain
Ha! Have you fallen for me already? Was it the bulging muscles? The rapier wit?

Mist
More like the rapier twit...

>Deathquote
Mist
I'm sorry...I wasn't more help...

Mia

>Talk w/ Inigo
Inigo
Um...pardon me.

Mia
Hm? Oh, one of the warriors from afar. What can I do for you?

Inigo
Oh, it's just... Things have gotten so chaotic. I thought you and I could sneak in a little diversion. Something more fun.

Mia
Sure. Count me in.

Inigo
Agh, I knew she would say no... Wait, what? You said YES?!

Mia
Of course. Why not?

Inigo
It's just I-I-I've had so little exposure to...what's the opposite of rejection?

Mia
All right. I'm ready.

Inigo
...Hm? Ready for what?

Mia
A practice fight.

Inigo
Fight?! I thought I said "fun"!

Mia
Fighting IS fun.

Inigo
But we're already fighting another battle!

Mia
And that battle's not going anywhere. If enemies come, we dispatch them.

Inigo
*Sigh* This might be even worse than rejection... All I wanted was to chat over a nice cup of tea...

Mia
Tea? Well, why didn't you say so?

Inigo
You'll join me?!

Mia
If you beat me.

Inigo
Really? Ha! In that case, you are doomed! Doomed, I say, to a nice cup of tea! En garde!

>Deathquote
Mia
I...I guess I needed more training...

Geoffrey

>Talk w/ Gerome
Geoffrey
Thank you for coming to our aid, warrior from afar.

Gerome
I only fight here because my army does. Direct your thanks elsewhere.

Geoffrey
But your presence here has changed everything! We may yet carve out a new fate for ourselves!

Gerome
That simple, is it?

Geoffrey
...Isn't it?

Gerome
I've seen more than a gory eyeful of what 'fate' has in store for my world. And I've seen the mangled corpses of those who thought to outrun it.

Geoffrey
You insult me, sir. I have lived no fairy tale, either. I was left kingdomless, masterless—but I fought through that destruction. I believe I can face my fate head-on and dash it aside!

Gerome
Face it head-on?

Geoffrey
That's right. Don't outrun it. Face it! Fight it! Find the event, the person, who will make the difference. For me, it was one mercenary leader. Haven't you ever felt it before? 'This moment will change everything.'

Gerome
Perhaps I have...

Geoffrey
All right. Then you should understand what I meant. You've given us a chance to shape things differently.

Gerome
I see... Then let us hope it goes as you say.

Geoffrey
It will!

>Deathquote
Geoffrey
How could I lose here? Damn...

Enemies

Roy

>Battle
Roy
I don't care how strong you are. It's not strong enough!

>Battle w/ Avatar (M)
Roy
This land is ours! Return to your own world, invader!

Robin
Not until peace is restored. I don't care how strong you look. I must prevail!

>Deathquote
Roy
Nngh...I thought I had more...in me...

Lilina

>Battle
Lilina
I may not win. But I will never abandon hope!

>Battle w/ Avatar (F)
Robin
Hmm... She looks strong... Will you not let us pass? I do not wish to come to blows.

Lilina
Then leave! You're the outsiders here, remember?

Robin
If only our way home wasn't through you...

>Deathquote
Lilina
I have lost...but WE have not...

Wolt

>Battle
Wolt
If we don't fight, who will protect this land?

>Battle w/ Virion
Virion
You dare challenge a legend, commoner?

Wolt
I'll challenge anyone I have to to protect this land!

>Deathquote
Wolt
I...couldn't stop them...

Seth

>Battle
Seth
Warrior from afar! Was ravaging your own world not enough?!

>Battle w/ Stahl
Seth
Warrior from afar! Was ravaging your own world not enough?!

Stahl
Um, we didn't ravage there, and we're not ravaging here... Hello?

Seth
Well, it's your turn to be ruined, rogue! I'll drive a lance through that evil heart!

>Deathquote
Seth
Why?! Nngh...Princess Eirika...

Matthew

>Battle
Matthew
A mark's a mark. Nothing personal.

>Battle w/ Vaike
Matthew
A mark's a mark. Nothing personal.

Vaike
Oh, so you're looking for a Mark, then? Too bad you found a Vaike!

>Deathquote
Matthew
I lost... A shame... But it was a good...fight...

Lute

>Battle
Lute
You look powerful. You might even stand a chance against me.

>Battle w/ Miriel
Lute
You look powerful. And smart, too. You might even stand a chance against me...

Miriel
It seems ill advised to judge opponents based solely on appearances.

Lute
Unless you're intelligent enough to understand what you're seeing. Now, will you face me or not?

>Deathquote
Lute
You see? I could tell...you were strong...

Sophia

>Battle
Sophia
Leave this place...or I will have...no choice...

>Battle w/ Kellam
Sophia
Leave this place...or I will have...no choice...

Kellam
Holy dragonstone! You can SEE me?

Sophia
...Y-you can HEAR me?!

>Deathquote
Sophia
I couldn't...defeat you...after all...

Amelia

>Battle
Amelia
I will surrender no ground!

>Battle w/ Lon'qu
Lon'qu
A woman?! Ick...

Amelia
...Y-yes. So? Afraid you'll lose?

>Deathquote
Amelia
I was going to win... I felt it... What...went wrong...

Innes

>Battle
Innes
What rubbish, I need to put an end to this profitless fight.

>Battle w/ Ricken
Innes
Get away from me! I loathe children.

Ricken
And I loathe people who treat me like one! Watch this!

>Deathquote
Innes
That's...one way to end a...profitless fight...

Eirika

>Battle
Eirika
Is this fight just? I just hope I'm not being deceived again...

>Battle w/ Gaius
Eirika
Please don't make me fight a battle I'm unsure of. Leave. If you could just leave, I could...

Gaius
Cakes. Cookies. Snacks. That's the price of making Gaius go bye-us.

Eirika
Really?! In that case, I think I have some right—

Gaius
Woah, woah! I was kidding! Do I look that easy to buy off? I like my sweets, but this is one battle I can't back out of.

>Deathquote
Eirika
Who is right...?

Nino

>Battle
Nino
I have to win and prove my worth to Mother!

>Battle w/ Cordelia
Nino
I have to win and prove my worth to Mother!

Cordelia
Then I pray that fate treats you kindly—because I cannot.

>Deathquote
Nino
I...agh...can't let it end here... Mother...I'm sorry...

Lyon

>Battle
Lyon
I'll face you. This land is mine to protect as much as anyone's.

>Battle w/ Libra
Lyon
Will you not end this fight and leave our world?

Libra
You have gone astray... We have come to guide you back.

Lyon
You're not the first to say it... But you'll die just like the others!

>Deathquote
Lyon
No...no, no, this isn't...how it was supposed to go...

Serra

>Battle
Serra
What do you want? Go back through whatever hole you crawled out of!

>Battle w/ Anna
Anna
So, I know this great way to get rich quick. Why not lay down arms and pick up some tips?

Serra
Why would I care about your schemes? Just fight!

>Deathquote
Serra
Hmph... Don't celebrate yet... You just caught me on a...bad day...

Florina

>Battle
Florina
I'm sorry...I'm hardly a worthy opponent...

>Battle w/ Olivia
Olivia
Are you sure you want to fight me? You could do so much better.

Florina
Not at all. I'm the unworthy opponent. But I'll do the best I can.

Olivia
...No. I'LL do the best I can!

>Deathquote
Florina
See? Useless...

Lyn

>Battle
Lyn
I didn't choose this fight, but I won't run from it!

>Battle w/ Lucina
Lucina
You move well. I can see you're gifted with a blade.

Lyn
As are you. A shame we have to fight.

Lucina
It is. But I will enjoy trading blows with a true master. Shall we?

>Deathquote
Lyn
I thought I had you, but...rrgh...you were one step ahead...

Eliwood

>Battle
Eliwood
Go back whence you came, or we will have to cut you down.

>Battle w/ Tiki
Eliwood
Go back whence you came, or we will have to cut you down.

Tiki
I refuse. Can't you hear it? The earth beneath our feet begs to be free of your conflict!

>Deathquote
Eliwood
I wish...that strength had been ours to command...

Karel

>Battle
Karel
Come, worthy foe. Feed my blade.

>Battle w/ Basilio
Karel
I see you've got talent. You might just stand a chance.

Basilio
Doesn't anyone just shut up and hit each other anymore?

Karel
Have it your way.

>Deathquote
Karel
You have humbled me... I thank you...for the lesson...

Cecilia

>Battle
Cecilia
Now the enemy is summoning forces from the other worlds? Ill tidings...

>Battle w/ Flavia
Flavia
Well, you're a tough little mage, by the look of it. Why not join the winning side?

Cecilia
I have! My allegiance is sworn to the Kingdom of Etruria!

>Deathquote
Cecilia
You've tested...the limits of one...but you will learn...the potential of many...

Lugh

>Battle
Lugh
This land doesn't belong to you! I'll defend it with my life!

>Battle w/ Gangrel
Lugh
This land doesn't belong to you! I'll defend it with my life!

Gangrel
Yes, all six years of it! Stupid brat. Play hero somewhere else!

>Deathquote
Lugh
I was ready...to win, but...

Zephiel

>Battle
Zephiel
Are you mad? Challenging me is tantamount to suicide.

>Battle w/ Yen'fay
Zephiel
Are you mad? Challenging me is tantamount to suicide.

Yen'fay
...Alas, death is one thing I do not fear. I will earn this second chance of mine through battle. By defeating you!

>Deathquote
Zephiel
Nngh! If I am finished...then this battle may soon be, too...

Marisa

>Battle
Marisa
Leave. Or die.

>Battle w/ Priam
Marisa
Leave. Or else.

Priam
Sorry, but I can't get stronger if I don't crack some bones.

Marisa
How about yours, then?

>Deathquote
Marisa
I lost? How...

L'Arachel

>Battle
L'Arachel
What sort of fools would let themselves be summoned into another's war?

>Battle w/ Inigo
Inigo
My lovely lady. Shall we just leave this ugly fighting and have some tea?

L'Arachel
I'm afraid you're not my type. For tea, that is. You'll do just fine for the ugly fighting.

>Deathquote
L'Arachel
Perhaps the messengers of justice the sagas spoke of were...you...

Moulder

>Battle
Moulder
You dare cross between dominions?! You are tampering in the gods' domain!

>Battle w/ Brady
Brady
You want a piece of me, geezer? HUH?!

Moulder
Wh...What wretched manners! And you call yourself a PRIEST?!

>Deathquote
Moulder
The gods are watching... You have won today, but punishment will come...

Hector

>Battle
Hector
If it's a fight you want, don't expect mercy to come along with it!

>Battle w/ Kjelle
Hector
If it's a fight you want, don't expect mercy to— Huh?

Kjelle
YOU! You...are...AMAZING! That armor! The body it encases! Every bit, perfection!

Hector
...So...we're going to fight, yes? Good.

>Deathquote
Hector
Ugh...I pictured a better end...

Perceval

>Battle
Perceval
You may find the lances in my world hit harder than yours, ha!

>Battle w/ Cynthia
Cynthia
Aha! Sir knight! You look more chivalrous than most. I choose you to face me in a clash of two heroes! Draw your blade!

Perceval
Then who am I to refuse, miss? Have at yo—Huh?

Cynthia
Ta-da! Hero pose!

Perceval
...What happened to our clash?

>Deathquote
Perceval
Blast...such power...wasted on the wrong...army...

Ephraim

>Battle
Ephraim
Are you the first to challenge me? I accept!

>Battle w/ Morgan (M)
Morgan
Oh dear. He looks tough. ...Do you think we could, maybe, talk this out first?

Ephraim
Talk? You're the ones who picked this fight.

Morgan
...Yes, I suppose it would seem that way. I suppose force is the only option here.

>Deathquote
Ephraim
I may have lost...but I know the others will finish this...

Jaffar

>Battle
Jaffar
...Farewell.

>Battle w/ Morgan (F)
Jaffar
......

Morgan
...Have you nothing to say? Usually, at least one or two words are exchanged. "You shall not pass" or "may the better man win" or the like.

Jaffar
......

Morgan
All right, then let's skip the prologue and get right to it!

>Deathquote
Jaffar
Damn...nngh...

Nergal

>Battle
Nergal
Ha ha ha! Look how the little fools all flock to their deaths!

>Battle w/ Yarne
Nergal
Hmph. Shoo, half-man.

Yarne
Y-you dare insult a taguel? We'll see who's half of what!

>Deathquote
Nergal
How! ...How could I be defeated by such...maggots...

Raigh

>Battle
Raigh
Oh, I see. You think you can best me! Let's be clear, though: you can't.

>Battle w/ Laurent
Laurent
Ah. A dark mage. And talented, I see. ...Wait. Mother would consider it unwise to judge him based on looks...

Raigh
...Enjoying your monologue?

>Deathquote
Raigh
You just got...lucky...nngh! I'm still better...than you...

Shanna

>Battle
Shanna
I won't lose to the likes of you. Come on!

>Battle w/ Nah
Nah
Cease your struggles! You cannot triumph over me!

Shanna
But the laws of Ilia say I must try, and that's more than enough for me!

>Deathquote
Shanna
Wait...how did...ooh...

Other Text

>End of first Player Phase
Innes
Lord Eliwood. Roy's forces are mobilizing to the north.

Eliwood
Then it's time to take the offensive. Come!

Ephraim
Looks like that's our cue!

Zephiel
Prepare to ride!

Eirika
Even warriors from other worlds would come to torment this land? Well, if the others say it to be true...

Battle End

>If Elincia survived

Chrom
That should be the last of our adversaries.

Elincia
So it seems. I thank you, sir.

Chrom
It had to be done, for the good of all... Summon us again, if the need arises.

Elincia
Oh! Wait, sir... I found this lying on the battlefield.

Chrom
A card? Hmm... "Eirika, Restoration Queen." She's the queen from the old Magvelian tales, isn't she?

Elincia
...Sir, I must confess that I have no idea what you are talking about. But if the card will serve you, it is yours. I entrust it to your tactician.

>If Elincia was defeated

Chrom
That seems like the last of our adversaries.

Robin
Indeed. But you remember how real peace is achieved in these Outrealms...

Chrom
Step by step, one "peace" at a time? Hmph...Yes, I suppose we still have a battle or two to truly finish the fight, eh?

Robin
Chrom, something else—I found this in one of the chambers we cleared.

Chrom
A card? Hmm... "Eirika, Restoration Queen." She's the queen from the old Magvelian tales. I wonder what she has to say...

Eirika Recruitment Conversation

Eirika
I have lost. You fight well, tactician. Just say the word, and I promise to stay at your side, always. ...What? No, that's not a proposal! Ugh, this stupid dress... It's all this bouquet's fault! I shouldn't have caught it. It just invites misunderstanding. Here, I'll give it to you. Oh, I must look a fool...

>Quesiton: Does Eirika look a fool?

>Yes
Eirika
What do you mean, "sort of"?! Here, you wear it! Then we'll see what you say.

>No
Eirika
Well...thank you. That's kind of you to say. To be honest, I am rather fond of this gown, despite what I said... Perhaps some of your ladies would like to try it on later?

>After Answer
Eirika
Oh, how rude of me. I haven't even introduced myself. ...What? You say you already know who I am? ..."Naive"?! Wh-who told you that? ...Well, I suppose it might by partly true. I just can't bring myself to doubt family or friends. Doubt leads to distrust, and that just feels wrong to me. If that's what you call "naive," then I suppose that's how I'll stay. And what of you, tactician? Say a friend of yours came to you seeking help... But he was no longer the person you knew—he was trying to trick you... Would you still give him the benefit of the doubt?

>Question: Would you trust a friend who'd changed?

>Yes
Eirika
Y-you would? But you mustn't! You'll only get duped and deceived. ...At least that's what everyone tries to tell me. Still, it's nice to meet a man/woman as trusting as me... Might we talk a while longer? I'd like to know more about you...

>No
Eirika
You wouldn't?! I mean...of course you wouldn't... That's all right. I appreciate your honesty. ...Robin. You're a tactician. You're clever, and wise... Do you think you can teach me how to be less easily deceived? I promise to be an attentive pupil!

Recruit Eirika > Yes
Eirika
Let's go, then.