Brother [Locked to Basch]
…I see that you have arrived, Basch fon Ronsenberg of Dalmasca.
Your manifestation here to this brutal realm is both a blessing and a curse for I would never yearn for you to return here.
It is I, Noah.
Your manifestation here to this brutal realm is both a blessing and a curse for I would never yearn for you to return here.
It is I, Noah.
As much ill as there is between us, I am still glad to know you are well.
... what do you mean I am returning here?
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You need not feel obiligated to believe their words, Basch...
I am simply thankful that we can speak again.
You was here before, Basch, but not like this. What is it that you last remember before you was snatched from our realm?
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As am I. I did not wish to leave things as they were when we last saw each other in Nalbina.
... twas as we entered King Raithwall's Tomb. I was brought here instead.
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Feel free to judge me however, you see fit, brother.
Basch, how easy is it for you to speak in regards to that dungeon of a Hell I had surrendered you to loiter? To you it seems as if it was just a mere day ago, while for me it feels so distant now…
Much of what has happened has not happened yet for you.
Basch, do you not know of what was said between us on our last moment as brothers?
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It is part of me now, I must accept that. To forget the pain and suffering I went through for the people of Dalmasca would be to forsake them. I must remember and be stronger for it. Even though you were the one who put me there... there is a part of me that cannot fault you. You were doing what was needed of you by your lord.
So I keep hearing. Her Majesty and Balthier are from my future so it seems... as much as this idea baffles me, I can see no reason to not believe them. So you are saying you are the same as them?
... what... what do you mean, Noah?
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My proceedings were not merely because of my allegiances I have forged with the Empire or my lord, Basch, but rather with the despair, I have felt since the fall of our homeland. I blamed you for everything, I blamed Dalmasca for stealing you and others from what used to be called ‘Landis’. I allowed the hate that festered from my misery to claim me.
The misery of digging so many graves of those I once cherished and loved.
That agony shifted and became fuel for my wrath…
Aye, I am from the future as well…
However, unlike them Basch, my future in Ivalice shall never be for my life has ended there.
Brother, I speak upon you now so fondly for I know I shall never obtain the chance to do so if you return.
I died.
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Was it I that slay you? Did I let my anger and hate get the better of me?
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In amidst of chaos and destruction, I joined your side again, while Lord Vayne's tyranny reached the sands of Dalmasca…
Drinking from the glorious might that is pure neithcite, Vayne became drunk upon his newfound power and struck down his younger kin whom I swore to protect.
Finally acting as the role of Judge Magister and acting as the role of your sibling, I joined the fray willingly and accepted my death accordingly.
Nevertheless, before I could pass, we made amends, Basch…
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But tis good to hear you did the right thing in the end. I would have lost all faith in you, my brother, if you told me you let Vayne slay the young Larsa.
The Archadian Empire has much hope in the hands of the younger Solidor, if he were to ever sit upon it's thrown.
As I would hope we would do. I have ever wanted to be your brother again, not your enemy.
I am only sorry I could not protect you, brother.
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It was bound to happen considering the course of action I taken once I adopted the alias of ‘Gabranth’ from our mother’s family name.
I am supposed to be begging for the forgiveness from the brother I once forsaken and tortured ruthlessly.
It is I who should be apologizing, Basch.
Therefore, allow me this moment to try to mend out virtue and plead for your forgiveness.
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Never forget that.
As I am sure I mourned your passing at that time, I shall now, just knowing it shall happen. You are... were, the only family I had left. How could I not regret losing you?
If you expect me to deny your forgiveness, I cannot do so. I have been awaiting this moment, not your apology, more the time when we could at last be family again.
I have missed you, Noah.
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I have missed you terribly, brother.
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Perhaps we should continue this in person. I would much enjoy sharing time with you that does not involve crossing blades nor speaking to you through bars.
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Shall I come to you? I rather not let you wander these depths without an appropriate knowledge of the terrain and a sturdy blade.
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We are on Latimir street, fourth floor.
And I thank you for your worry, brother. Though I may not have the knowledge you have acquired in your stay here, I am still able to stand my own ground.
I await your arrival.
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