Shattered Core: Jalib's Memory Fragments.

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Re: Shattered Core: Jalib's Memory Fragments.

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"Buildings burn, people die. I find it relaxing."


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"Algbo sjek wux svent udoka hak si stera'dr huichiemyi wux..."
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[Whispers]
"What they say?"

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[Whispers back]
"The twat keeps callin us thieves and is sayin' it'll let
Aesthyr live if she frees it, but still kill us. I really
wanna tell it to piss off in Old High Wyrm..."
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"Just... don't."

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"But... dragons -hate- that."
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"Exactly."

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"Ah say we free it. Because nothin' shuid hae t live in
chains, no even tha ugly sodin toad behind Krys."
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"Does death count as liberation?"

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"I'm just waiting for tha moment sh#t gets outta hand and tha actual fun begins."


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"...Oh f#ck, it's you."
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[Plays a wedding march]

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[Bursts into uncontrollable laughter]
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[Stands on his knee]
"Krysten."

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". . . . . . . . . . ."
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[Something shines in his hand]
"I was thinking much... I have something for ya."

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"...I'm getting Fenix to kick your a#s."
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"Do it faster. I came to speak to him."

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"Tha old ship remains a hookership, tha new one is a decent establishment.
I agree on that and yer unbanning me, what say?"


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"Where are tha slaves now?"

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[Squints]
"What are your intentions?"
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"I wanna figure out ye goals here. So far, there's a chance
yer two slave traders transfering 'em to Ebon Knives or
other bunch of jerks."

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"You yourself could be a slave trader."
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"I could. That is why I say we take our time
and calmly discuss it."

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"-Others- gotta risk their butts for -yer- redemption."


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"I see lots of unused potential in tha company. I'm determined
to become a councilor and make it flourish, woman."

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"And this improvement is what can't wait?"
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"I am not tha most patient man."

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"Well, that's not really my problem at the moment, darhling. You'll
just have to wait until me and Terri have our dicussion, because
I feel there is something you aren't telling me."
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"I know tha meeting between ye two can be getting postponed
up to eternity. I don't have so much time."

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"Tha company has been lookin' inactive for quite a while.
I'm here to give it a good shake."


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"What happened?"

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"Not sure. Just got kind of light headed... probably just not
enough sleep passed few days and... you know."
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"Ye think it's all related to tha madness
around tha land, or...?"

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"I don't know. I think me trying to guess is not a good idea."
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"Hand me tha dagger back."

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"I'm fine though... really. Just tired.
...How long you want it for?"
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"Forever. I don't like what it's doing with ya."

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"I'm still a bit angry at ya. Deal with it for now, but I'll thank ya later."
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Wade
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Re: Shattered Core: Jalib's Memory Fragments.

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"Didn't think I'd see you here."
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"I knew it was gonna end like that.
Couldn't miss all tha fun."

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[Takes drow's helmet off]
"Yeah, it's you, alright."
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"Know that woman?"

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"History. [Looks to the drow] Death wish
that brought you topside, or trouble?"
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"Travel... when was the last time you
heard I hurt someone?"

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"Coincides with the last time I've heard of you at all."
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"Petty jabs with words is over.
You have your victory."

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"I'll trust your judgement in seeing this through, Jalib,
and say thank you for the timely arrival."
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"Don't make me regret this decision, Jys."


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"I'll make this clear. The blood has been spilled and they are now
at Warrior's Rest, but that blood calls for vengeance. I hereby
challenge you to a duel. Single combat."

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"I do not duel to the death, lad. First
blood, I am willing to accept."
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"First blood, I can accept. If I win, you will tell me where
to find others on the list. I will forgive you for
participating in that carnage."

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"All I ask if I win is leave Nedrin alone. Go
after that murderer Eyrton all you want."
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"Think, cap. Murdering this mouthy stud and
his bunch is still an option."

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"She could let me wrack that bugger one on one. She could've agreed to kill them all.
She paid for not using those opportunities."


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"I can assure you without you I'm certain
the Company will not fold."
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"Sure won't. It won't progress either."

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"You lost my respect when you called me "Woman"
and you still call me "Woman". That points to
someone who doesn't respect authority"
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"Yer deaf to what I tell ya. My different approach
is an advantage, Netanya."

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"And you wish to be a Councilor? Is that how you are going to
address your underlings? As woman and man? You think
they'll think highly of you when you do that?"
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"They would. Because actions matter in tha
first place. Shape comes in second."

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"I see the delusion is strong with you."
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"I can tell tha same about ya. But tha difference is
I see advantage in our different views."

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"My answer is still "No" to promotion."
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"What I say is I ain't gonna lick ye arse, Netanya.
I'm determined to become a councilor with or
without yer aid."


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"If ye had two councilors, it would be a fair decision. What we had
now is Netanya single handedly turning me down."

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"Yeah..."
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"I say sometimes ye gotta be more decisive, woman.
Yer tha boss here, not someone else."

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"I am, but if I hold all the power then I become
a palemaster. You would have to slay me."
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"Ye gonna be tha most beautiful palemaster I met."

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"Well, If I am to f#ck up the status quo,
there is no sense in waiting."
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"Yer tha boss, Terri. Your call."

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"I find it quite ironic. I -indeed- gave tha company a good push. But tha company without me in it."
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Wade
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Re: Shattered Core: Jalib's Memory Fragments.

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"She's a red scum."

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"Oh? There is a former slave among us?
Didn't notice him here."
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"Woman. One more word and yer dead."

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"Begone, tiefling. We are here on behalf of
the Flaming Fist. Either help us or ge-"
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"They can bitch all they want, but ye know how this ends up in -my- presence."


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"So... ready?"
[Hands a poster]

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[Reads it]
"Ah... Ah. Well. That's new.
Did you... do anything?"
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"Sure I did. It wasn't a treason. It was a
red b#tch talking too much."

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"Go over it in detail."

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"What can ye tell me about general Maim?"

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"Don't rightly know the man. I know Scar...
That would be an easier nut to crack."
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"Right, that one. What 'bout him?"

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"Well, he's honest, brutal honest, no nonsense. He doesn't want
to hear your life story or care why you've f#cked up."
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"So what should I tell him about that incident?
That I'm just a hothead?"

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"Don't waste his time and stay in order. That is
his primary drive. Order, not chaos."
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"So I just gotta tell tha truth, simple as that?"

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"If ye don't see me bragging about my diplomatic victory tomorrow means I'm in jail."


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"Morning, general."

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"Is this him?"
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[Nods once]
"This is the man."

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"Let me have a look at him."
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[Peers back at the general]

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"You saw the posters then? You
know what they are about?"
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"Aye. That's why I'm here."

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"You best give your explanation
for what happened."
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"It's settled then, general. Tomorrow, at tha same time. I'll be with my answer here."


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[Laughs]
"What yer laughing at there?"

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"Those are your 'terrible options'?"
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"Several months, woman. Several
damn months."

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"I mean... I know what I would do.
Exactly what General Scar wants.
Pull people north."
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"I'm a warrior, not some hole digger."

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"You think he is going to complain if you are killing Devils?
You dig his trenches. You kill Devils. -I- come to visit you
a lot. And instead of us having this conversation in
this room. We are having it at his Fort.
And adventurers... follow."
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"Admit it, women, yer just hungry to see me diggin' tha trenches with my naked sweaty torso."


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"Morning, general. Here with my answer."

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"Aye, lets hear it."
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"I choose conscription. Just tell me what
to do and let's get to it."

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"Good man. Get your tent pitched, then report to the Quartemaster.
I'll get those posters taken down."
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"Aye, general, will do. One thing
I gotta ask, though."

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"Aye?"
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"Ye mind occasional beautiful women visiting
me from time to time?"

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[Laughs]
"Just keep the noise down."
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"Will do."

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"Don't expect much entertainment here. It's a damnable military fort."


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"I don't care about it. You?"

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"Hahaha. I do not. Eventually... they won't care."
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"They already don't, if ye noticed."

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"I did. I don't think my visitng your tent will
make much of a splash."
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"It's not about making noise either way, aye?"

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"No... but it can still be fun."
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"And it would be."

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"Go now. Time to get my arse to tha fort."
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Re: Shattered Core: Jalib's Memory Fragments.

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"Ye can't imagine how much yer company means for me at this hole."


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"What will you do once you're done here?"
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"Whatcha mean done? Tonight or when
this whole bullshit is over?"

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"The general mess of this. You could be seen as
a hero if glory comes your way before the end."
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"I'm planning to end this war as
a new baldurian lord."

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"Not interested in a spot at the Flaming Fist?
They're a good lot."
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"No. I'm interested in booze and tits. These are my
life orientiers I sometimes keep forgetting about."

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"I bet those devils are just adventurers from hell exploring tha ruins full of bipedal beasts."


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"It's up to ya if he dies or not."

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"... What?"
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"Skip that part of report if ye must."

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"I am not going to stand in judgement. But I am going
to inform General Scar. I... didn't even notice the spell
when it went off, but in retrospect... I think
I can guess what it was."
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"Simply say we dispatched devils. Doesn't matter how."

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"My approach is simple. Right now, we gave him his chance.
If he causes troubles, he's dealt with."


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"You want it taken out and put back in?"
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"Tha techpriest can work with machines, not with bodies."

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"I might well be the only one that can do this for you. Rare for folks
to have a practical knowledge of healing when prayer is tossed about
so blithely, rarer still for someone with the knowledge to also
have ken of taking things apart."
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[Slices his arm open]
"I want to see yer worth."

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"Why yer with Ebon Knives, bud? Necromancers, banites, myrkulites, — is this really where ye belong to?"


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"Drink this and lie back, your part in this is passive at any rate."
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[Drinks tonic]
"Someone close tha bloody door."

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"Be sure to pull the restraints tight."
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"Dang! This is intense!"

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"If I break the wires, you can replace them?"
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"Yep! Just leave at least three inches exposed."

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[Makes a cut]
"Hear that, Jalib? No need to cut too deep if I ken rightly."
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[Hisses in pain]

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"The wires are damaged further down..."
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"I didn't get to measure anything, so I made his new socked
adjustable. Gotta get the connections improved.
Probably up near his brain."

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"I'd rather not be the end of Jalib.
The rumors would not be kind."
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"Okay! Just gonna need a little darksteel to reconnect
the eye gem once I get it repaired. Looks like his
end's good to go."

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"You need him out, Michael, let me know."
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"...Morning, Jalib."
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"Is it... over...?"

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"I don't know. Depends on what you can see."
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"What is... I see another world."

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"It seems I just got a power beyond my understanding in my possession, eh?"
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Wade
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Re: Shattered Core: Jalib's Memory Fragments.

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"This is boring, Jalib. Where's the debauchery?"
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"There's no more of that. This ship was remodeled
and became a decent establishment."

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"Still smells like Sharessian Pleasure House."
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"Ye missed inded much, woman. Too much.
Ye can't imagine how much changed."

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"Still grumpy?"
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"Aye. Grumpy and dangerous."

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"I'm not impressed."
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"Ain't ya, fancy buttocks? I became
quite famous while ye slept."

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"Why, boinking celebrity Aasimar and Elves?"
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"Maybe."

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[Pokes him]
"Whadid you do?!"
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"Became a hero in black, making
tha Coast a better place."

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"Ye lost ye fame, Sin. Ye gotta work ye a#s off to make new troubles and restore ye shady name."


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"The fight is over."

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"What?! What in the nine did you do?!"
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"Don't try it, sweeteart."

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"...Is Jay breathing, Jalib?"
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"Heart attack."

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"-Is he alive-, -Jalib-?!"
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"He is, if we act qui-"

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"BASTARD!"
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"Pearl, f#ck's sake..."

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"I enjoy tha idea of her going here as well. Tha idea of tha whole
squad of troublemakers sent on a community service."


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"Zeland, son of a b#tch, been a while."

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[Smirks]
"Aye, too long."
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"So what brought ye here, people?"

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"A patrol to see points leading back to Soubar. And to show
rumors of our being barred from the area were somewhat
exaggerated by a high spirited watchman."
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"No idea what Scar thinks... But! Uh... long as
you're not stabbing anyone! I'm..."

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"Only devils. How goes the front?"
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"Attack. Yesterday. Pretty bad."

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"We had near ten men sitting largely idle. If we'd known,
we'd have come to support. We're all on the same side,
even if we have different sides to mind in this."
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"I can simply say Morgan's banishment already gives its fruits. Let's see how it goes."


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"I say there might be even a bigger
wave ahead. Prepare."

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"Back up is on the way."
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"Any casualties?"

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"Incoming..."
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"TO ARMS!"

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"Fair winds, you southern soldiers."
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"Happy tidings."

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"Blades, take a defensive position."
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"There's more ahead, hold ye ground!"

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"More coming!"
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"Darn, here comes secret weapon."

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"Erinyes?! Oh gods, what is going on?!"
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"They're raining artillery on us!"

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"Blades, hold the line!"
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"There's a gate?"

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"Get me in there, I CAN SEAL IT."

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"Their portal is gone."
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"Seems quiet now. We'll wait until tha new dawn."

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"That was... close. I thought we were broken when
the Eyrines outnumbered us ten to one."
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"That was a nice fight, people. We fought like beasts and won it."


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"I will miss the old uniform..."
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"When thinking of ye attire, I kept trying to make up something
pompous. But then I kept remembering what's this all about,
so... enjoy yer ascetic robes."

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"I like it. Poor defenseless Guide-a-bella."
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"With a predatory savage tiefling. Though this
bathrobe makes me look toothless too."

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"And tell me... Is it nice or poor? The
feeling of obscuring your fangs."
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"Hard to say. If I was toothless from tha start,
ye'd have never liked me"

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[Leans closer]
"Do I send away people without teeth, Jalib?"
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"They don't raise ye sincere interest either."

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"No matter what you become, Jalib. You will find me next to you.
I might be stabbing you. Screaming at you. Hugging you.
Crying. But I'll be there."
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"Yer a brave girl, then. And I like it."

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"And... congratulations. I always believed in ya."
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Re: Shattered Core: Jalib's Memory Fragments.

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"It's fun how I became informal resistance leader while formally I'm just a cheap labor force and filthy criminal."


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"Pearl and her company have arrived, general."

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"Jalib says you lot can build some defenses up at the
barricade? You got a track record with defenses?"
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"I've brought Jay who is our expert in such manners, 'specially
when it comes to building strategic defenses."

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"Let's hear it. This is Jalib's idea. We built those
barricades as a scouting post, never intended to
be holding them. However, it's working well."
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"Sure it does. We need two towers. And a proper wall."

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"I simply say I want two damnable watchtowers. And walls with spiked moats infront of them.
That line stands well, I want it stand better."


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"You little rat... Your partner cut down the other two
while you ran like the coward you are."

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"Ha... Stick to your mandoline... Your jokes are subpar."
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"Keep it up, I'll beat you with your own limbs."

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"Aye? Would love to see you try."
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"Why dontcha have a spar, buds? No murders
on my watch. But tha loser shuts up."

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[Glances to Thedran]
"Lets have a little fun, aye?"
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"Fark it. You won't like it."

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"They're simply -unable- to be silent around eachother. Thedran got old wounds burning and bad temper,
Zeland's just a jerk with a huge mouth who always wants to fight."


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"Those two have been at each other's throats for some
time now. What made you think it was a non-lethal
duel, did they use wooden sticks?"
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"Because I told them so. And Zeland
didn't land finishing blow."

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"Who did?"
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"Nobody. I suspect either poison or accident, we'll see."

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"It felt like Thedran just ran outta power and decided to get some sleep. But he didn't wake up."
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Re: Shattered Core: Jalib's Memory Fragments.

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"Tell me... Do you fear death yet?
Do you understand its meaning?"
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"I understand I'm bashing ye skull once
tha little woman's done talking."

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"The pleasant talk ends here."
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"About time it does."

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[Whispers]
"I'll do my best to cancel the magic, just
stop him from reaching the beholder!"
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"She's after clueless adventurers who can't defend themselves, like most of tha obsessed b#tches."


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[Inspects his scars]
"I think I know what these are. I've heard stories."
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"Stories? From who?"

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"Lots of people. You know how information spreads. 'bout where
you come from... And why you hate red wizards so much."
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"Then don't press."

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"Kay. Is the mirror thingie related to all of that?"
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"Simply put - yes."

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"...I don't have to get into the water, do I?"
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"Ye do. I don't insist on stripping, don't worry."

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"So what now? Yer promoted from my courier to my personal backrubber?"


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"Know I don't like such tricks?"

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"Isabella is still alive and fine."
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"She better to be."

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"It was a miscalculation of distance. She rushed back to Candlekeep,
however. She said someone was tossing books around in the library.
Now please get lost."
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"Watch ye tongue, bud. "

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"Yes, yes. Everyone and their mother heard your
story, your heart breaks and your threats.
Are you done now?"
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"Tha fact ye quit tha sect is tha only reason yer
walking around here. Walking safe, that is."

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[Rolls his eyes]
"Another escaped slave. They plague the region."
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"Get lost. Now."

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"Mmh?"
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"I say. Run."

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"...Jalib! Jalib, please, just... Don't...!"
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"Ye gotta call me wrong only -once-, and ye'll get no warnings. I'll simply bash ye head.
No matter if we're in tha middle of tha combat or like this."


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"Feeling alright?"

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"Just had some funny dinner, I guess! Turns out it's the blue with
the white spots, not the white with the blue!
Easy mistake! Hah!"
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"Ye saved his life now, ye know? Isabella would've
been proud of such. Me? Saved me nerves."

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[She nervously looks around]
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"It's in tha past, right?"

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[Swallows]
"S-sorta."
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"We all got wounds that hurt. That's why
I say f#ck that past. Live today."

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"I... I... My family. Not me...
Only me now... "
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"What I say is focus on tomorrow. If ye got problems ye need to solve, tell me. Now go."


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"These memories made her depressed,
she had a panic attack."

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"Yeah. I know the feeling."
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"That's not what I meant to do. But whatever."

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"You didn't mean to ask her for her input? Because
she knew the pain you were going through?"
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"I didn't mean to make her suffer panic attacks."

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"...I shouldn't have said anything."
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"Don't be silly, it doesn't matter."

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"It won't in the morning... at least.
Another crisis to solve."
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"Aye, that's what we usually do. And I'm so tired."

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Re: Shattered Core: Jalib's Memory Fragments.

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"...Well, what the hells! You're good at
skippy-frogs, I'll give you that."
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"I'm good at many things, woman."

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"Yes. Going to jail. Digging trenches. Getting sentenced
to fight devils for months! Making enemies!"
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"Aye, I mastered it all. All those evil buggers I
wenchslapped are now trying to become my
friends at tha frontline, fun times."

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"Yikes! All the necronasties at the front. So disgusting."
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"War times are like that. I honestly don't know
how it works, but it does."

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"Well, you're all influential now! You're like... The
trench-digging eminence. But speaking of
which... Why are we here?"
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"I just wanted to invite ya to some nice place because
I enjoy yer company. I also like water.
So. Now I have ya. I have water."

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"Awww! You are far too sweet sometimes, but no, not that, silly!
Why did you escape the front! Are you allowed to?"
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"No. But I don't give a f#ck. I am -way too- tired lately.
So... consider I'm having a day off?"

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"Yesterday I missed tha watch - and a big attack - just to hang out with Coco on a beach."


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"Help! They... They let me go."
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"F#ck' yer back, bud?"

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"Oh, he was captured or at least disappeared for a time.
Held by the Devils, most like."
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"Remember what I told ya if he suddenly comes
unharmed outta blue?"

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"Which is why... he should likely be
taken to Scar... in chains""
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"Exactly."

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"No offense, Bucky, But you know
it's kinda distrustworthy."
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"We all know what it means when people return
from diabolic capture unharmed, bud. I suspect
he struck a deal with devils."

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"I am a Paladin, I did not violate my oath."
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"Every paladin says that. Yet they fall like raindrops."

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"If Ulric starts acting weird, attacking us or exploding - take him down.
He is under geas. But quiet for now."


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"No.. This wont do."
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"And now what's that ye mean, eh?"

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"You're a hand of the Flaming Fist Mercenary company while you're
up this way. Atleast while we still got you. I wont have one of my
soldiers swinging around garbage."
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"Garbage?! Bud, this weapon has slain more wicked
b#tches and monsters than ye ever seen."

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"Not against Devils. So I'm going to put in an order for ye...
Was suposed to wait until you're discharged, but
matters are getting worse and worse."
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"Hold up. Yer planning to modify it?"

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"If we can get it out of your grubby hands long enough."
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"...What exactly ye gonna do with my baby?"

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"He does seem attached to it!
Dear lord, Jalib, it's not a... baby."
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"They're enhancing tha weapon that kills their enemies, ye know that?
-My- enemies die quite well even without silver dust."


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"Do you put yourself forward, Sir Grimm?"
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"Yes."

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"Then so be it. Muster your knights, and you will have
command of those who volunteer to aid you."
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"Why should it be led by a man who I have
never seen protecting tha frontline?"

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"An Amnian."
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"I say it must be someone competent and proved oneself
in action. Like commander Wren. Or me."

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"You are prepared to risk your life voluntarily, Jalib?"
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"Ain't we risking our lives everytime we fight
those buggers, ye grace?"

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"We are. But you do not have to anymore."
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"I simply say tha most important operation must be led by
someone competent. If noone else suitable for this role
steps up, then let it be me."

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"Sir Grimm, the objections are noted. Would you agree
to committ the Everwatch to Jalib's command?"
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"From what I have heard about this man's dedication
to the cause, the rest of us that voluneer for this
duty, under his leadership."

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"So be it. It is decided."
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"I say I actually wanted to lead tha assault and wondered if tha Fists allow me. Well, they did."


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"I'm just saying everyone... and I mean -everyone-...
thought the same thing in that room."
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"What thing?"

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" 'That Jalib is a hot shot killing his way to the front and
command... but he is a bit of an egotistical hot head.
I wonder if he will get everyone killed.' "
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"I don't give a f#ck what they thought. None of tha serious
breaches in fort defenses happened under my command."

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"...Also, that reminds me..."
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"...And damn, shame ye didn't see tha last major
attack, Bella. It went smooth as heck."

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"No. Wait. I need to say this."
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"Go on..."

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"The Flaming Fist are trying to recruit you."
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"And I've been considering it."

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"I gonna be tha first demonspawned fist. A good warm up before becoming tha first demonspawned lord."
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Re: Shattered Core: Jalib's Memory Fragments.

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"...Then I got invited to tha court. There, they freed me
from my sentence and made a commander of one of
tha duchal armies in tha upcoming operations.
So... I'm sort of an important arse now."

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"Huh. So what, exactly, can you do as commander?"
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"I can lead tha most dangerous operation,
that's what I'm doing."

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"I think you'll do wonderful, anyway."
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"Sure I would. I'm tha most competent
commander they could afford."

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"Long story short, I became an important arse who can't afford to be seen with drow now."


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"Jalib, step forward."
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"Yer grace."

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"Jalib is commanding the first diversionary attack on the
Forge and Trollbark Headquarters. His word is as mine
for that mission. A summary please, Jalib."
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"I got two goals in mind, lure tha buggers away and make sure my people survive."


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"Listen up, group. First off. I command this mission. If I didn't say yer going through tha portal — yer not rushing to it, hope it's tha last f#ck up like this and next on we'll work as tha best team we are. Our mission is simple and tough at tha same time. It's simple because we gotta strike and fall back, luring them outta their keep. It's tough because we gonna get most of tha beating of all tha groups."



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[Raises his hand]
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"Aye, Kiran?"

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"What the... f#ck...?
Sounds like suicide!"
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"It's not as long as we don't act like idiots."

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"...No one mentioned trolls."
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"Astere, Jay and Greil. Yer gonna be tha vanguard. Going first
and taking tha first beating. Ye gonna be on tha frontline.
Pearl. Tonight yer tha scout. Because noone else can here.
While I'm telling us what to do, scout ahead, would ya?"

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"Heh... Alright? I can do that."
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"Fel. Sitck close to tha vanguard. Inspire their defenses and help
with wards, blast buggers with sonic waves, ye know tha thing.

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"...Well, I'm sure my banishment spells
will work wonders on trolls."
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"Now, mages..."
[He looks at them and sighs]
"Kiran, Kahanak — yer tha heavy artilery. Try to use spells
in measure, don't waste 'em all in the first combat and
save tha most deadly spells for tha toughest fights."

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"I returned."
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"What ye found?"

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"To our right there are three hellhounds and
a winged fiend with some sharp claws."
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"Before we move. What was yer
name again, woman?"

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"Inanis Umbra."
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"Inanis. Yer our special weapon tonight. Ye can
shoot acid, so yer main target is trolls."

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[Raises a hand]
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"We move patiently, no rushing into tha keep — destroying
tha forge is not our target. And aye, Kiran?"

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"We could technically just turn back now, teleport home,
and, uh, say we did our job... right?"
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"And f#ck's sake, no spells on me!"


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"F#ck! Astere, face it.
Haste, Inanis, focus on haste."

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"Another portal!"
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"Bloody giant fiend!"

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"That was my last Hymn."
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"Fall back to tha hill!"

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"Oah! There they come."
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"Jay, get Kahanak's body.
Fall back, everyone."

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"If our goal is to act as decoys, we
are doing a damn good job..."
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"We have succeeded."

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"I got a sending from Eltan's woman. Mission is complete."


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"You know. You still haven't told me
the story of your glorious victory."
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"Whatcha wanna know? Tha whole
story from tha start?"

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"Hm.... naw. Eventually! Maybe. Mostly if there
is anything you were particularly proud of."
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"I ain't sure no more. There's a chance I got f#cked over
and this wasn't actually tha most risky task."

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"Yeah well. Wren got her a#s kicked. So..."
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"Why Eltan said everyone succeded, then?"

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"What commander stands up and goes: We failed?"
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"Hm. I still didn't lie it went flawless. So...
wanna listen from tha start, woman?"

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"I love listening to stories.
But only ones people like telling."
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"And I enjoy boasting about my success.
So roll over my chest and listen."

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"They let me lead a suicide mission and expected it gonna fail. I led it flawlessly with no casualties."
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Re: Shattered Core: Jalib's Memory Fragments.

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"Well, how about you find something to do then
instead of lazing around in Candlecastle?"
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"To do what? Tha Coast feels dead to
me lately, after tha assault."

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"The Coast feels un-dead to me... Didn't you see earlier?
There's stuff to do, get on it!"
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"Yer not making me sendings when all tha fun occurs.
But fine. I'll be visiting Nashkel from time to time."

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"Well, linger around and I'll keep you in the loopty loop,
the Lemonade Brigade needs its pulpsmasher."
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[Can't help but smiles]

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"I've been thinking much, I say. While everyone's enjoying Coastal mating season, I'm fighting my ghosts."


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"...In tha end, we all retreated to tha fort, I told tha team it was
a nice job. Many people attended that meeting covered in gore
and blood. But not me. I took a bath and looked gorgeous."

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[Writes it down]
"This is going to be inspirational for readers. How a bunch
of renegades and downthrodden saved the day."
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"They were powerful renegades and downthrodden, I'll give them that.
But aye, without a proper teamwork we all would've died."

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"Oh, well, I am going to be busy this week."
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"I'm a simple man who just enjoys reading epic ballads about himself."


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[Whispers]
"Feel free to butt in, I'm really no clue what i'm doing
here, maybe the chicken is the answer."

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[Yells]
"There -is- a GODS-DAMNED chicken.
In my THRONE ROOM. It MOCKS me."
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[Whispers back]
"I'm lost too. But returning her back to reality will help."

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"And you want me to believe I control the
Sword Coast with such shoddy minions?"
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"Your magesty. Have you not commanded us?
Have we not performed our duty?"

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"Frin, we are your most loyal friends, can we
not have audience with you in private?"
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"Why? Why have you forsaken us?"

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"All of this is a whole gods-damn
bunch of F#CKING BULLSH#T!"
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"The queen! False queen!"

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[Reaches for sword]
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"Send them away. You always had command over
these things when you did the bad thing."

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"I... uh... Don't think this is all under my control..."
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" I ain't sure how tha damn ye gonna put physical bodies into a dream.
Unless we're teleporting into woman's pocket dimension isntead of her head."
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Re: Shattered Core: Jalib's Memory Fragments.

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"...Yer really gonna make a deal with a lich, people? Is that really
what I hear? I say kill that bugger and claim tha book."

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"Jalib speaks for us. Last chance."
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"We don't need him, but we do need his book."

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"Are we really going to be this rash? Just because we took a
loss a moment ago? Don't do this. Not now."
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"Don't be silly, bud. It's a damnable lich and ye gotta
be a moron to strike an agreement with it."

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"So be it then... you have chossen..."
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"We have chosen."

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"Step away from the book! We
don't need a lich to use it."

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"Don't destroy the damn thing that tells
us how to undo the power Clyde has."
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"We can be smart about this."

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"Enough of this! This is an evil artifact."
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"How can ye be sure ye won't die if ye try to destroy it, woman?
Wanna act smart now? Get it to Candlecastle. They -know-
how to deal with any evil books. Ye don't."

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"Candlekeep won't deal with it.
They will keep it."
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"Exactly."

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"In any event... don't destroy the book yet."
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"Wai Li, stop! You're going to hurt us all!"

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"Stand back!"
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"What tha f#ck yer doing, women?!"

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"I am doing as the gods will."
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"Step back!"

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"FOR F#CK'S SAKE!"
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[Exhales]
"That's what yer always getting by taking
stupid paladins into yer squad."

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"People like her piss me off beyond any measure. Stupid, zealous and incapable to take responsibility for their dumb actions."


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"Jalib!"
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"What?"

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"Thought I might tell you, given
your... quietness as of late."
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"Mhm?"

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"You're unbanned from the Siren's Song.
As long as you stop talking sh#te about it."
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"Suddenly."

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"He just approached me outta blue on tha road and said he's unbanning me. I shrugged."


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"When I only arrived here, maybe half a year ago, I heard rumors by
tha campfire about Morgan killing yet another adventurer. So I
asked who is she. Then I told them I'll get rid of her in time.
So... I did. A few months later."

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"But... a short while ago they were talking
about her as if she was still alive."
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"Ever seen her? Since I killed her, she didn't harm
a single person. She was true resurrected by
Griel, yet since then she behaves."

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"I don't even know her face."
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"There was also a known drow troublemaker called Jys'sissintra.
I ended her too. Then, countless Red scum expanding their
influence. There are none remained. Tha only one of them
making sense was Faustus. And in tha end,
he heard me and quit tha sect."

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"Did he?"
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"Aye. He publicly burned his red wizard robes."

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"Well... he didn't sound as bad as them."
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"Then devil campaign. It were two months of hell, but after tha flawless
operation they got quiet too. Why I'm telling ya all this, is..."
I used to be a villain slayer. There are no more
villains remaining. So... I'm jobless.

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"We still have a portal to close, and besides
they always come back. I mean, villains."
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"They sure would. But right now there are peaceful times.
It's always my problem. Fighter always needs a fight."

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"When I arrived to tha Coast, it was less safe. I was that evil that destroyed tha bigger evil."


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"Devils returned."
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Re: Shattered Core: Jalib's Memory Fragments.

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"Damn, I didn't know I was so good... Wish my personal
chronicler was here to write tha lyrics down,
it might be my new masterpiece."

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"...You should sing to your woman. She'd love it.
If she doesn't, she doesn't have taste. Gods...
I screamed a lot. That felt good."
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"Mhmm... I felt that too.
Why I haven't done that before?"

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"I'm going to teach you how to scream like that."
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"It was just a moment of my life I realised I can't do nothing but killing. And there's nothing left to kill.
...So now I can also play some lute."


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"So, you are judge and executioner?"
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"I don't judge anyone, woman.
I solve problems."

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"How can you tell who's evil without ever making a judgement?"
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"Why bothering? Someone causes trouble,
yer whacking that someone."

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"What about your sins?"
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"I don't use such definitions as sin."

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"You don't pay worship to the Gods?"
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"I probably should."

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"Maybe we can go to a temple
together instead of drinking?"
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"How can I resist such an offer?"

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"You are a sweetie pie."
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"Yer not as bad either."

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"I can be better..."
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"My life orientiers are tits and glory, what high morale qualities ye want from me?"


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"Eleven. Holding."
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"...rematch."

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"...Heh."
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"Feeling it? Ye can cut tha air with a knife."

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"Man, that's tense."
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"Aye, this one last card gonna decide
who gonna be flashing what."

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"Tymora, don't drop me now..."
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[Flips a card]

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"HAH."
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"...F#ck."

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"OFF they go!"
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"If someone walks in it would be even weirder."


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"What is that?"
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"That's where ye gonna get shot
if ye swim across tha river."

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"What?! What if they see us?"
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"They might send guards and
I'll have to kill them."

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"Laeria hardly tolerates me if she sees me here...
She wouldn't even speak with me... The only
time she said a word to me was to express
her disapproval at me being a thaumaturge."
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"Why bother?"

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"Because it's unfair. I feel back
home when these things happen."
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"When I just arrived to tha Coast, almost every second
bugger was threatening me. Now they don't because
I got a name. They either respect or fear me."

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"I don't want people to fear me..."
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"It takes some willpower, I know, but... yer stronger than ye give yerself credits for."


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"There's no ifs. Just saying it's too many corpses from our side."
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Re: Shattered Core: Jalib's Memory Fragments.

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"Lot of people want you dead?"
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"These days? Perhaps less. But I suspect some might be
wanting to kill me. They're just too cowardly to try."

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"Maybe! Why, though? I've had people try to kill me
before. Not fun. I'd rather that didn't happen.
Sometimes you can't help it. Is that why?"
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"No. It's because if ye have someone threatening ya,
ye can tell me. I'll deal with them. Villains don't
enjoy getting whacked."

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"Hm... there's people like that. Cultists, though...
Myrkulites I think. I wouldn't mind if I you whacked those."
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"Tell me more."

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"It's still not as bad compared to old times. But aye. Make a sending if ye see them."


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[Whispers]
"There...that shade! Did you see him?
Tell me you saw him!"
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[Whispers back]
"...A skull masked stud?"

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"That's... nope, no no no. That's him!
That's the... it's him!"
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"Calm down. Him as who?"

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"The myrkulite!"
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"...What?"

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[Shouts]
"I can't burn this place down! I'LL BURN YOUR
FACE OFF YOU WANNA-BE GHOST!"
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"...gimme a moment."

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"Yer safe with me. And I want yer beautiful arse back watching my performance.
...Aye, I perform."


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"It would've been simplier if that potion addict
didn't flee, I say. She could confirm if he's really
that myrkulite from tha bridge or she just got
scared and confused him with someone."

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"Prior said: faith of the Coast unfamiliar to she, witness
of other things make more sense to she. When says he,
myrkulite, what means such a thing?"
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"Woshipper of Myrkul. God of undead, mostly worshipped by
necromancers. That woman, genasi, was stopped by a group
of myrkulites by tha bridge. They made her kneel and
praise their god, promising to kill if she won't.
So... I'm working on that problem."

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"None remain that hold the torch of time passed to whom she
might ask regarding the theater's past. Were there a spirit
attached to this place, phantom or friend, she cannot know.
Mayhap history has something to show."
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"I don't belive it's a phantom, woman. It felt quite real."

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"Understandably difficult, given the way the light was
displaced in his presence; though perhaps such
things are common place here?"
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"I say let's make it simple. Send for me if he appears again."

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"This she can do."
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"I was mostly confused that everyone treated it as something they see everyday."


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"Who is here?"
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"Two necromancers."

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"You are necromancers?!"
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"Spare the act. I accuse you of necromancy
and the summoning of advanced undead."

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"I reject your stupid accusations.
You are crazy fanatics."
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"Yer tone doesn't help, stud. I might beat
ya up just for yer loud mouth."

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"Walk away or die."
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"Was that a threat?"

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"Your move."
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"As he woke up, he started lying to our faces, pretending he just was passing by.
But mummy remains are still in tha cave."


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"Hello Sir. You're here because you were wounded. And
to bring some control to the situation. As it stands... you
are not in trouble. My name is Guide Isabella Villame.
What is yours?"

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"I am innocent!"
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"I think we -all- know... you were talking to a
Myrkulite who has been tormenting travellers
on the road. What I would like... is for The
Keep and its business to be left alone.
By such. What is it -you- would like?"

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"Wait, wait. Please explain me again, I am... lost."
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"Here is the situation as I understand it... And you may stop me if
I am incorrect at any point. You were speaking with a man and
some undead in a cave. A group fo Adventurers and some of
my guard burst in. You surrendered, but..."

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" Surrender? Absolutely not. I said it was an odious lie,
or a misunderstanding, and I raised my arms,
as they incanted their spells!"
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"By surrender I merely meant: Did not engage in the
combat. That is why you and I are talking in an Inn.
And the other fellow is dead in a cave."

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"If ye want me be plainly honest, Bella... They were not whacked for being necromancers or meaning ill for tha world.
They got whacked because they started b#tching to my face."
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Re: Shattered Core: Jalib's Memory Fragments.

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"Here. Yer security breach."

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"Everyone knows about this.
...well everyone with an intelligence Network."
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"This door is easy to unlock for any stranger. It leads into sewers.
Sewers are accessible from outside tha city. That's how tha
masked myrkulite got into yer theater."

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"Fenix, originally, was supposed to be Head of Security, but
since he became enamored with life at sea he's bequeathed
the position to no one. She will have this seen to."
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"Since I joined... I could as well
become head of security."

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"Because let's face it. I'm a professional killer and novice bard."


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"So we meet again, the one they call Jalib."
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"I don't like such tricks. Untie me
before I get angry."

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"Well, that can indeed be done after you give
your sincere apology to miss fluffy foots
for your actions the other day."
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"Apology for f#cking what?!"

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"For striking her with your tail!"
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"I'll shoo yer damnable cats off as
many times as I'd like, stud."

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"Maybe this will teach you a lesson of rudeness
and brute behavior in the future."
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"Ye know what I think of now?"

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"What's that?"
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"I am thinking through my options how to kill you."

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"You should have a good five seconds to think on
that before you hit the ground, do think fast."
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"Wrong. You have five seconds to get lost."

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"I find it hilarious, tha fact I've been telling what would I do to a fey that decides to let my guts out as a prank.
And now this actually happens."



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"Explain yerself, beautiful.
Heck this all's doing here?"

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"What it looks like? I just robbed a caravan and
now I'm loading it on my captain's ship."
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"That's charming. But do ye see that keep up
tha cliff? Guide of Candlecastle doesn't like
when people are bullied on local roads."

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"I care not for the book worms, this
ain't got nothing to do with them."
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"I say leave all ye cargo here. And get lost.
Does it sound fair?"

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"I'll offer you the same option, hunny.
Sounds fair, sweet cheeks?"
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"Woman. Ye have yer last warning."


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"Back off split tail!"
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[Squeezes pirate's throat]
"Keep b#tching and I'll kill ya, simple as this."

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[Coughs]
"L... lighten up!"
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"Speak."

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"You heard the first mate!"
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"Where's tha first mate now?"

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"Tha sea, duhh!"
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[Squeezes harder]
"Exactly, stud. Where. Did. They. Sail off?"

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"Ye'll get us to him -now-. That's tha only compromise I accept."


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"The hells! How did you find us?!"
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"Been missing me, beauty?"

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"Nonetheless... The captain will reward me
with your loot. All aboard!"
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"Thought ye won't invite..."


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"I'll have you know... No matter if you
win, the loot will go down with me.
Nothing here will be yours."
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"It's not about loot. It's about dealing with problems."

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"Mm, the noble type?"
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"Tha practical."

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"You would make a good pirate you know.
Judging from your tone."
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"I would. But I ended up on tha wrong
side of morale compass."

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"Best we get this show on the road then, savy?"
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"It's not about justice. It's about dealing with problems."


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"Sees she no reason why both can't contribute
and be listed as sponsors of the evening?"
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"They could be sponsors at tha same time, aye.
If they agree to it. If not, I say Hinzel gets tha
first turn as he suggested his aid first."

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"I can agree to that."
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"I think if they both want it, they should duel
in the arena over who gets the honors."

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"Hinzel will die."
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"...That's arguable."

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"Hinzel was looking for that duel before...
Something is at stake now."
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"Oh, something was already at stake before.
You just didn't seem to care. To learn."

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"Well, we can learn now!"


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"Are you not entertained?!"
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"The Director is counting down then?"

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"Yes, yes! Are they ready?"
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"Aye."

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"Three! Two! One! Engage!"
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"Two hot demonspawns dance in tha shadows.
Ye missed tha hottest fight of this month, woman."
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Re: Shattered Core: Jalib's Memory Fragments.

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"Jalib! It's you! And...
You have only one eye."
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"That's well noticed, aye...
Do I know ya, woman?"

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"You don't remember me? You were captured by
Red Wizards, Jalib. I've been looking for you
since... You really don't remember?"
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"Again, woman. Who tha damn are ya?!"

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"Idre. Does the name ring a bell?"
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"No."

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"How don't you remember? We were friends.
Gods... no, no. This can't be right."
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"Stop talking this bullshit.
Here, follow me..."

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"My memories exist for three years. I don't remember anything before."


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"Good gods..."
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"This power is secret. Few know of it. Those
who do don't understand what's going on
anyway. And... Don't worry. "

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"Don't worry?! You just told me you are turning
into a ghost and the thing is eating your life!"
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"It's... aye, it's taking some toll lately. When I use it
too much, my body starts burning and smoking."

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"And you do it infront of me without it being necessary?!"
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"I'm showing off."

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"This thing can be dangerous."
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"No. This thing is what makes me dangerous."

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"I didn't choose this power. But once it's in my possession, I'll make sure every second of pain was worth it."


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"Does it mean I was free before?"

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"And you fought for it."
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"Ye told it tha last time we met, I know...
I just didn't listen."

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"Mhmm. Remember, you sacrificed yourself?"
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"...I really don't. My life began when I woke up chained in Thay...
I don't remember anything before. I'm strong, so I used to
fight in tha pits for her entertainment."

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"Her?"
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"My 'mistress'. Kosmetra.
Tha f#cking bitch."

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[Shivers]
"Let's not mention her again."
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"...Ye know her?"

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"Knowing yer a war captive, not a slave... it's a relief, tha one ye won't understand."


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"Nervous?"

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"Not in the slightest. Excited, more like. And woefully
unprepared... though at least things here are ready
now. It allows she a moment or two extra."
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"To be fair, I got no slightest idea how to make such evenings
enjoyable. I'm good at making people upset."

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"Quite simply, if he's enjoying himself others likely will also.
Have fun. Though if ever he's looking for something to
do, asking ladies to dance is always well receieved.
It fills the dance floor if nothing else."
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"Wanna be tha first person asked out?"

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"Please, he has ladies positively clawing for the opportunity."
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"I didn't say tha only. I said tha first."

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"Fine."
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"Ye have my word, then. Time to put tha signs acros tha city.
...And get my costume, of course."

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"And to think she almost rejected his positional
application... Gratitude, Jalib."
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"Almost doesn't count. Until very soon, Oona."

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"It seems there's something going on in tha world while we're here. Some incident.
There's no other explanation for this ebb."


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"I knew yer a shallow childish girl who just wants attention all this time. And I accept ya."
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