... Let me explain first. You and your brother both have that in you, it seems...
It was not I who killed the King. After we left you at the bottom of the stairs, I-
What do you mean, 'why did I come here'? I didn't come of my own will. And I don't know if they killed me... it feels like it... These wounds are... ... just from torture. I don't know how to explain to you the circumstances, but it was not me....
-You went upstairs, but weren't counting on me getting there so soon, because I was 'so young', as you said, I saw the dead soldiers, and the King and then...
....You can't tell me it wasn't you. I saw you. Right there in front of you. I can't forget the face of the man that I trusted and that ended up-
... I know your brother. In fact, he and the group he was with were responsible for my escape from Nalbina.
... ... After we went on ahead and left you there, we were found. I was taken away - to Nalbina, it seems - and the man you saw that night was not me. He was my brother...
I would never mislead you. I did not kill the King, I was not responsible for anyone's death that night.
I don't know how I got here. Do you know how people get here?
I imagine you saw Vayne, that night? He was there, and so was my brother. Noa- well, he's a judge now. Surely you couldn't tell...? And yes, ... well, no. Not so much tortured as kept in a cell in Nalbina for two years.
So... Vaan is alright? And he was with a grou- Nalbina?! =O??? What was Vaan doing in a place like tha- ....You escaped the Nalbina Prison? =O?
.......Your brother?
...
If you are not surprised to see me then, I suppose I have to believe you. Simply because, at first, I thought this was the place people come to when they die.
*pauses, so the other realizes why he said that, if he hadn't been surprised, then, that meant he didn't know Reks had been mortally wounded that night, and even though he only died later in the hospital, the man that attacked him, that looked so much like his captain, knew exactly what he was doing. So, by not being susprised to see a ghost - He was probably not there*
...But apparently, people who are alive also come here, somehow.
I don't... Quite remember. After you- After your brother attacked me, I fell and everything is blurry after that, I heard voices, but I don't recall what they were saying... ....Two years? Has... that long passed already?
Yes, Vaan is alright. It seems he got into trouble in Rabanastre and was taken to Nalbina. He was with a Veira and a Sky Pirate, and I imagine I would still be in there, or dead, if it wasn't for them.
Yes, the man you saw is my brother. I have no reason why he did what he did, taking my place like that... god only knows what you, let alone all of Dalmasca, may think of me now...
... Hn. If you don't believe me, I perfectly understand. I imagine I would think the same in your situation. But I would never lie, and I would never do to you what my brother has done, so. ... Maybe people that die do come here. Maybe something happened to us that I don't remember.
I don't know what happened that night. I imagine Vayne was there, and I expect they said something about Dalmasca, and the surrender... that kind of stuff.
...Vaan got into trouble in Rabanastre? He is two years older and he still hasn't got any sense, does he?! Will he ever grow up, that boy, only gives me worr-SKYPIRATE??! *feels the sudden need to lean against something because he feels suddenly dizzy* Vaan... What have you gotten yourself into.....?...You can't see the reason? I may not be fit for fighting, since I only delievered things all my life to Migelo, but, I think it's pretty obvious. If your brother who is /equal/ to you, I can say, took your place, and he is a Judge as you just said, he did it to incriminate you. To incriminate someone from Dalmasca and so the death of the King apparently had nothing to do with the Empire
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I think you would understand if you saw the state of life in Rabanastre. Drastic times call for drastic measures, they say. Yes, he was with a Sky Pirate. Though I can trust the man, so your brother - wherever he is - is in good hands.
... ... Now I understand. A lot of things are starting to make sense to me now. If there had only been something I could have done, to prevent the things that happened... maybe, just maybe-
So. You'll say you trust me, but you don't.. really. What can I do to prove to you that I am telling the truth? What would I gain from lying?
Vaan is strong. A little naïve, yes, but he is strong. I don't think he'll go down to a few Imperials or crazy Bounty Hunters.
... Actually... Ever heard of modesty? Naturally, I would be too stubborn to ask for help, but...
A Sky Pirate can never truly be trusted. I just hope Vaan knows what he is doing.
Well, from what I gathered, from here, we can't do anything about our world. So... I guess we have to focus on surviving here. ...Well, in your case. In mine, I have to... live this second chance, I suppose.
Do you always make so many questions? Let me be the judge if you are worth of trust or not, as time passes. Lets just say... I give you the benefit of the doubt, the second chance opportunity - From there, I'll take my own conclusions.
I know. He isn't going down easily.
...*grins?* I can see why Vaan and you got along so well. *chuckles* Modesty won't work here, it's a matter of survival, and that is what I'm good at, Reks Ratsbane! *chuckles again, but then sighs lightly, grabbing Basch's wrist*
I'll take a look at those wounds. Do you want to stay with us? Razzy is staying with me, a 13 years old girl, and well, I'm unsure if Celine will stay too, but there is room foryou, if you want.
I think he does t-.... *stops on his way and blushes slightly* Strengh you see in me?
...I cannot know for sure. But people seemed to be happy before this all started, so, I suppose that yes, it can be a place where we can live in comfortably.
*blinks* Well, n-no! You could just... make statements instead.
Yes. I would.
...You still remember my name. N-No, it won't bother anyone, the house is big. I have the room closest to the door, Razzy picked up the one closest to the kitchen, you have two others to choose from: The one that's left or the living room.
Bring your things. I'll take a look at those wounds.
So, it hasn't always been like this? That's a relief. *sighs* I think it will be better here for the time being than it would have been finding somewhere to stay in Rabanastre. Ondore told everyone that I was executed, so...
Okay then. *laughs* Statements is is, then.
Alright... ... will you help me? Please?
Of course I do. Why would I forget your name? Believe it or not, I'm not that heartless... *chuckles* ... Thank you, I'll think it over.
I don't suppose so. I see... It probably will, then. Our room is number 23, of the ninth floor.
*nods* Good. ^^
*nods and smiles, moving closer to hold his arm and put it around his neck, to help him walk* I asked someone to bring me bandages... They should be arriving soon.
I don't know, it was... two years ago for you, after all. *nods* Alright.
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You killed the King!........
How could you?! How could you, Capt-.... Basch?!
Why did you come here? Did they kill you? What are those wounds?.... Was it there? Was it here?
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It was not I who killed the King. After we left you at the bottom of the stairs, I-
What do you mean, 'why did I come here'? I didn't come of my own will. And I don't know if they killed me... it feels like it... These wounds are... ... just from torture. I don't know how to explain to you the circumstances, but it was not me....
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-You went upstairs, but weren't counting on me getting there so soon, because I was 'so young', as you said, I saw the dead soldiers, and the King and then...
....You can't tell me it wasn't you. I saw you. Right there in front of you. I can't forget the face of the man that I trusted and that ended up-
....You don't know how you came here? Well, you-
Wait.
..........
*realized something*
You.... You didn't seem surprised to see me.
They tortured you....?
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... ... After we went on ahead and left you there, we were found. I was taken away - to Nalbina, it seems - and the man you saw that night was not me. He was my brother...
I would never mislead you. I did not kill the King, I was not responsible for anyone's death that night.
I don't know how I got here. Do you know how people get here?
I imagine you saw Vayne, that night? He was there, and so was my brother. Noa- well, he's a judge now. Surely you couldn't tell...? And yes, ... well, no. Not so much tortured as kept in a cell in Nalbina for two years.
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.......Your brother?
...
If you are not surprised to see me then, I suppose I have to believe you. Simply because, at first, I thought this was the place people come to when they die.
*pauses, so the other realizes why he said that, if he hadn't been surprised, then, that meant he didn't know Reks had been mortally wounded that night, and even though he only died later in the hospital, the man that attacked him, that looked so much like his captain, knew exactly what he was doing. So, by not being susprised to see a ghost - He was probably not there*
...But apparently, people who are alive also come here, somehow.
I don't... Quite remember. After you- After your brother attacked me, I fell and everything is blurry after that, I heard voices, but I don't recall what they were saying... ....Two years? Has... that long passed already?
...The wounds seem very fresh still, though.
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Yes, the man you saw is my brother. I have no reason why he did what he did, taking my place like that... god only knows what you, let alone all of Dalmasca, may think of me now...
... Hn. If you don't believe me, I perfectly understand. I imagine I would think the same in your situation. But I would never lie, and I would never do to you what my brother has done, so. ... Maybe people that die do come here. Maybe something happened to us that I don't remember.
I don't know what happened that night. I imagine Vayne was there, and I expect they said something about Dalmasca, and the surrender... that kind of stuff.
... They're nothing. They'll go away, I expect.
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... ... Now I understand. A lot of things are starting to make sense to me now. If there had only been something I could have done, to prevent the things that happened... maybe, just maybe-
So. You'll say you trust me, but you don't.. really. What can I do to prove to you that I am telling the truth? What would I gain from lying?
Vaan is strong. A little naïve, yes, but he is strong. I don't think he'll go down to a few Imperials or crazy Bounty Hunters.
... Actually... Ever heard of modesty? Naturally, I would be too stubborn to ask for help, but...
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Well, from what I gathered, from here, we can't do anything about our world. So... I guess we have to focus on surviving here. ...Well, in your case. In mine, I have to... live this second chance, I suppose.
Do you always make so many questions? Let me be the judge if you are worth of trust or not, as time passes. Lets just say... I give you the benefit of the doubt, the second chance opportunity - From there, I'll take my own conclusions.
I know. He isn't going down easily.
...*grins?* I can see why Vaan and you got along so well. *chuckles* Modesty won't work here, it's a matter of survival, and that is what I'm good at, Reks Ratsbane! *chuckles again, but then sighs lightly, grabbing Basch's wrist*
I'll take a look at those wounds. Do you want to stay with us? Razzy is staying with me, a 13 years old girl, and well, I'm unsure if Celine will stay too, but there is room foryou, if you want.
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Do you think - the way things are now in this place - that it is always like this? Or will it be a place where we can live in comfortably?
I didn't realise I ask so many questions. Would you rather I said nothing, then? *smirks*
Okay then, no modesty. Would you rather I be honest and ask for help?
... Thank you. I appreciate it, Reks. I'll stay with you, if it won't bother you or your friends. I don't wish to be a burden.
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...I cannot know for sure. But people seemed to be happy before this all started, so, I suppose that yes, it can be a place where we can live in comfortably.
*blinks* Well, n-no! You could just... make statements instead.
Yes. I would.
...You still remember my name. N-No, it won't bother anyone, the house is big. I have the room closest to the door, Razzy picked up the one closest to the kitchen, you have two others to choose from: The one that's left or the living room.
Bring your things. I'll take a look at those wounds.
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So, it hasn't always been like this? That's a relief. *sighs* I think it will be better here for the time being than it would have been finding somewhere to stay in Rabanastre. Ondore told everyone that I was executed, so...
Okay then. *laughs* Statements is is, then.
Alright... ... will you help me? Please?
Of course I do. Why would I forget your name? Believe it or not, I'm not that heartless... *chuckles* ... Thank you, I'll think it over.
Thanks... I appreciate this...
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I don't suppose so. I see... It probably will, then. Our room is number 23, of the ninth floor.
*nods* Good. ^^
*nods and smiles, moving closer to hold his arm and put it around his neck, to help him walk* I asked someone to bring me bandages... They should be arriving soon.
I don't know, it was... two years ago for you, after all. *nods* Alright.
*nods*
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