...It's still holding together, but just barely.[sr]The damage to the hull plating is especially bad.
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@Nemo
There's no way we can dive in this state. The best we can hope for now is to sail on the surface.
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@Bartholomew
I see. Then it sounds like towing[sr]is the only way to go after all.
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@Nemo
I hate to say it, but yeah, it is.
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@Holmes
Very well then, Bartholomew, go ahead and get ready to tow us, if you'd be so kind.
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@Holmes
In the meantime, Master, I'd like you and[sr]Ms. Kyrielight to get some much-needed rest.
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?1:Got it.
?2:Will do.
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@Goredolf
I'll go do the same.
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@Goredolf
I say, Captain, I don't suppose you have any Nemo Marines who specialize in foot massages?
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@Nemo
I do, actually.
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@Meunière
...! (Gleam in his eye and his glasses)
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@Nemo
But I can't create any extra marines right now.[sr]I just don't have the strength.
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@Meunière
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...! (Completely crestfallen)
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@Goredolf
I see. Well, that's too bad.[sr](Sigh) My poor, aching tootsies...
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@Da Vinci
All right, I'm gonna go analyze these nanomachines.[sr]Come give me a hand, Holmes.
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@Holmes
Of course.
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@Holmes
Bartholomew, how long will it take to rig both ships for towing?
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@Bartholomew
If I start right now and hurry,[sr]I'd say it'll be about two hours.
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@Holmes
Meaning we would set sail before twilight, hmm.[sr]That's certainly cutting it close.
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@Holmes
I suppose we could wait another day if we had to...[sr]But no, the sooner we leave, the better.
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@Holmes
We can't be too cautious,[sr]given that we're up against Odysseus.
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@Da Vinci
True. You might be pretty smart, Holmes, but there's still a big difference between a detective and a general.
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@Holmes
Duly noted.
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@Holmes
At any rate, the situation is disadvantageous as it is, so if nothing else, we must be sure to avoid doing anything that might result in giving the enemy a chance to finish us for good.
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@Da Vinci
Makes sense to me.[sr]Okay then, let's set sail in two hours.
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@Fou
Fou, fou.
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@Mash
I think Fou's feeling cross about all the director's bacon having been eaten.
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?1:True, he enjoys the director's food almost as much the director does.
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@Mash
Anyway, I'm so glad you're all right, Master.
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@Mash
Servants may be able to sense whether or not their Master is okay...
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@Mash
...but that still doesn't compare[sr]to being there next to [&him:her].
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@Mash
Honestly, I was going out of my mind with worry,[sr]not knowing what had happened to you.
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?1:I was really scared too.
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@Mash
...I'm so relieved you weren't hurt.
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@Mash
I know we're in the middle of an operation right[sr]now... but I just can't seem to settle my mind.
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@Mash
I think that's because, even now that[sr]we've eliminated four Lostbelts...
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@Mash
...we still don't know what[sr]the best solution for us is.
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@Mash
This has been an incredibly difficult journey,[sr]for so many reasons.
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@Mash
...And I just can't take it all[sr]in stride, like Holmes can.
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@Mash
Yet despite that, as selfish as it is, I also can't help but want to hold on to the people I'm close to...
O-oh, that was me. I just banged my wooden sword against the wall. Sorry 'bout that.
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@Mash
I see. That would explain it.
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@Mash
I'm afraid the halls aren't very wide, so if you could please try not to swing your sword around in here too much, I would appreciate it...
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@Mandricardo
Yeah, of course. I'll be careful.[sr]...Sorry again.
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@Mandricardo
The last thing I wanted was to bother you.
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?1:It's okay. It's not that big a deal.
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@Mandricardo
R-right, I guess not.
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@Mandricardo
Hey, how about orders?[sr]Got anything you want me to do?
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?1:Not at the moment...
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@Mandricardo
Gotcha.
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@Mandricardo
...Sorry again for bothering you.
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@Mandricardo
I know it's important that you[sr]guys rest up when you can.
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@Mandricardo
Go on, you guys take it nice and easy.[sr]I'll go out and keep an eye on things.
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@Mash
It looked like something was bothering him.[sr]I wonder what's wrong?
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?1:I hope we didn't make him feel bad...
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@Mash
Anyway, he's right; it is important[sr]that we rest up when we can.
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@Mash
So how about I brew some tea, and we have a nice,[sr]relaxing sit-down, Senpai?
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@Da Vinci
Hm?[sr]Oh, hey, Mandricardo.
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@Da Vinci
What's up? You're welcome to hang out here, but you might find it pretty boring. There's not really much for you to[line 2]
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@Mandricardo
Please...please, if there's anything I can do to[sr]help, anything at all, I'm happy to do it. Really.
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@Da Vinci
Hmm. I appreciate the offer, but there really isn't anything to do except carry some heavy things...
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@Mandricardo
No problem! I'm on it!
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@Da Vinci
Hmm. Kind of a weird Servant, isn't he?
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@Da Vinci
But hey, I'm not gonna say no to another set of hands.
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@Da Vinci
Besides, it's best to delegate what you can!
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@Nemo
There you are.[sr]Right on time.
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@Goredolf
Just so you know, [%1], in the grown-up world,[sr]anything less than five minutes early is considered late.
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@Goredolf
That aside, are you sure this is going to work?
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@Goredolf
I took a quick peek at the engine room earlier, and it looks to still be flooded with all manner of detritus.
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@Nemo
We can't use any of the main engines right now, but we should be able to scrape by on auxiliary power.
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@Nemo
After that, it all comes down to how strong the ship that'll be towing us is. Personally, I'm hoping we'll be able to glide with all the elegance of a manta ray.
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@Bartholomew
Don't you worry, Captain Nemo. I didn't name this ship the Royal Fortune for nothing.
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@Bartholomew
[f large]Set sail!!!
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@Pirate
...[sr]...
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@Bartholomew
Phew.
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@Bartholomew
I heard that when Blackbeard had a Holy Grail, he was able to use his Noble Phantasm to not only recreate his ship, but his entire crew as well.
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@Bartholomew
Whereas the best I can do right now is order around a silent assistant.
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@Bartholomew
Anyway, this just leaves Artemis. Given the time of day and favorable wind, we should just be able to get past her.
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@Nemo
Good, we're moving.[sr]Full speed ahead!
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@Goredolf
A-are you sure we'll be all right? Because that sound I'm hearing is not encouraging in the slightest!
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@Nemo
We'll be fine! The Border's a good ship.[sr]I know it can handle the strain!
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@Meunière
All right, we're moving!
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@Da Vinci
Just barely, though.
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@Da Vinci
Any rough maneuvering and the whole thing'll fall apart. And of course, diving's out of the question.
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@Nemo
As long as it moves on water, it's still a ship.
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@Nemo
I'm going to shift the ballast so the ship slants to one side a bit.
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@Nemo
It might feel unstable, but you'll just have to bear with it for a while.
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@Goredolf
Y[messageShake 0.02 3 3 0.3]eowch! My herbal tea!
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@Meunière
Why are you even drinking tea right now!?[sr]Especially when it's still hot!
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@Goredolf
If you must know, I was counting on it to help me relax!
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@Goredolf
Lest you forget, as the commander, I need to be ready to issue coolheaded orders at a moment's notice!
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@Holmes
Hahaha. If you're feeling well enough to mount such a vigorous argument on the merits of herbal tea, Goredolf, then I can rest assured knowing the Border is in good hands.
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@Holmes
Now then. [&Mr.:Ms.] [%1].[sr]Ms. Kyrielight. Mandricardo.
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@Holmes
I would like the three of you to move to Bartholomew's ship so as to ensure its safe passage.
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@Holmes
Under the circumstances, having it come to an unexpected halt could be very dangerous indeed.
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@Mash
Understood, Holmes.
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@Mash
Come on, Master, let's go!
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?1:Come on, Mandricardo.
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@Mandricardo
...[sr]...Right.
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@Mandricardo
I mean, I'll do my best out there.
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?2:Ready when you are, Mash!
@Mash
Right. Oh, and please be careful when climbing out of the hatch.
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@Mash
But if you do slip, don't worry.[sr]I'll be right there to catch you!
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@Charlotte Corday
U-um, excuse me?[sr]I was just wondering what it is I should be doing?
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@Goredolf
Hm? Oh, right. You're such a wallflower I'd nearly forgotten we'd added another Servant to our ranks.
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@Goredolf
The technical and administrative advisors, bacon thieves, and Captain should have the Border's defense covered...
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@Goredolf
So feel free to entertain yourself however you like.
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@Charlotte Corday
Um, I'm afraid that doesn't really answer my question...
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?1:Come with us, Corday.
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@Charlotte Corday
...![sr]Right! Yes! Of course!
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@Charlotte Corday
I'd be honored to accompany you!
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@Holmes
Hmm.
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@Holmes
Ms. Corday seems to have taken a great[sr]liking to our [&Mr.:Ms.] [%1].
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@Holmes
Of course, most Servants we've met have been quite[sr]willing to help [&him:her], given the existential threat[sr]humanity faces.
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@Goredolf
Is there an issue here?[sr]That all seems like a good thing to me.
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@Holmes
And indeed, it is.
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@Bartholomew
Welcome![sr]I'm so glad to have you on board my Royal Fortune!
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@Mandricardo
How's it looking out here?
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@Bartholomew
Not bad, but not great, either.
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@Bartholomew
It doesn't seem like Artemis has noticed us,[sr]but I am sensing some Demonic Beasts up ahead.
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@Bartholomew
And unfortunately, we can't go around them,[sr]since time is of the essence right now.
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@Bartholomew
So we'll just have to blast them[sr]the moment they board the deck.
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@Bartholomew
All right, all hands to battle stations! I'd join you, but I've got my hands full steering the ship.
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@Mandricardo
Roger that. We'll take care of it.
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@Bartholomew
From here on, we're racing against the clock.
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@Bartholomew
I'd suggest we pray to the gods for help...but I guess this is the worst possible place to do that, hm?
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@Bartholomew
Well, good luck!
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@Mandricardo
All right. Don't worry, Master.[sr]I'm more pumped now than I've been in a long time.
[k]
@Mandricardo
(It doesn't matter if I stand out or not.[sr]I've just gotta make sure I'm helping Master out.)
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@Mandricardo
Just point me at the beast you want dead,[sr]and I'll finish 'em off in no time!
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[charaTalk G]
[charaFace G 2]
[charaFadein G 0.1 1]
@Charlotte Corday
(He really is pumped...[sr]I've got to make sure I don't fall behind!)
[k]
@Charlotte Corday
R-right! I'll, um...be sure to kill someone! Yeah!