$94-02-00-04-1-0 [soundStopAll] [charaSet A 99502600 1 Mash] [charaSet C 98111500 1 "Da Vinci"] [charaSet D 2021001 1 "General Setsubun"] [charaSet E 6029001 1 "Hapless Shrine Ninja"] [charaSet F 11004001 1 Gorgon] [charaSet G 11004001 1 Gorgon_Silhouette] [charaSet H 98115000 1 Effect] [scene 52900] [fadein black 1.0] [wait fade] [bgm BGM_EVENT_2 0.1] [charaTalk D] [charaFace D 0] [charaFadein D 0.1 1] @General Setsubun Now then, it is about time for[sr]the next oni guard to appear. [k] [charaFace D 1] @General Setsubun But rest assured you have nothing to fear, Master. [k] @General Setsubun I WAS concerned about what effect the alcohol fumes may have on me, but thus far there seems to have been none. [k] [charaFadeout D 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk E] [charaFace E 0] [charaFadein E 0.4 1] [wt 0.4] @Hapless Shrine Ninja And yet, it is always when things seem to be going smoothly that the ground falls from beneath your feet. [k] @Hapless Shrine Ninja I have been on my guard as well,[sr]but one can never be too careful. [k] ?1:Are you okay? ?! [charaFace E 1] @Hapless Shrine Ninja Your kind consideration warms my heart, Master. [k] @Hapless Shrine Ninja If it is my appearance that concerns you, then worry not. I am a kunoichi and a shrine maiden[line 2]a shrine ninja, if you will. And alcohol is a key to many divine rites. [k] @Hapless Shrine Ninja I may be small in stature, but I assure you that I can endure alcoholic fumes as well as anyone. [k] [charaFadeout E 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaPut H 1] [charaEffect H bit_talk_10_LowLevel] [wt 0.1] [se ad13] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 13] [charaFadein A 0.1 1] @Mash It seems like the intoxication and exhaustion effects of climbing this tower... [k] @Mash ...may not have much to do with how old each Servant appears to be. [k] @Mash If they did, then Servants like Jack and Nursery would presumably tire out quickly... [k] @Mash ...but based on the data I've seen so far,[sr]that doesn't seem to be the case. [k] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaPut H 1200,1200] [charaTalk E] [charaFace E 0] [charaFadein E 0.1 1] @Hapless Shrine Ninja ...So you say that how well one can hold one's liquor does not affect how intoxicated one becomes here? [k] @Hapless Shrine Ninja I am afraid that such things tend to fly over my head,[sr]so I shall let you do the heavy thinking. [k] [charaFadeout E 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk D] [charaFace D 0] [charaFadein D 0.1 1] @General Setsubun ...Hmm... (Then, why have I been able to climb this tower so easily, despite my own weakness to alcohol...?) [k] [charaFadeout D 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk E] [charaFace E 0] [charaFadein E 0.1 1] @Hapless Shrine Ninja If I recall correctly, this tower was created[sr]by Shuten-Douji using her Noble Phantasm. [k] @Hapless Shrine Ninja As such, its effects may well differ from Servant to Servant. [k] @Hapless Shrine Ninja Perhaps that is due to the affinity or bond she has with a given Servant... [k] @Hapless Shrine Ninja Indeed, speaking of bonds, being inside this tower inspires strange feelings within me. [k] @Hapless Shrine Ninja Something familiar, even nostalgic. Something nice, and something cursed at the same time... [k] [charaFadeout E 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaPut H 1] [charaTalk C] [charaFace C 0] [charaFadein C 0.1 0,-90] @Da Vinci (...Hmm. Now I'm wondering if Shuten-Douji and this shrine ninja have something in common...) [k] [charaFadeout C 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaPut H 1200,1200] [charaTalk E] [charaFace E 0] [charaFadein E 0.1 1] @Hapless Shrine Ninja And on this floor in particular, I have sensed another[sr]scent. One who is strange, yet also hauntingly familiar. Yes, for example, it[line 2]Hm!?[bgmStop BGM_EVENT_2 0.4] [k] [charaFadeout E 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk D] [charaFace D 2] [charaFadein D 0.1 1] @General Setsubun Who goes there!? [k] [charaFadeout D 0.1] [messageOff] [wt 0.1] [wipeout rectangleStripLeftToRight 0.5 1.0] [wait wipe] [charaTalk G] [charaFilter G silhouette 00000080] [charaFace G 0] [charaFadein G 0.1 1] [wt 0.2] [wipein rectangleStripRightToLeft 0.5 1.0] [wait wipe] [wt 0.4] [charaTalk F] [charaFace F 0] [charaFadein F 1.5 1] [wt 1.5] [bgm BGM_EVENT_5 0.1] @Gorgon Hmph. Who else would hide in dark, cold shadows[sr]like this but a demon that feasts on gloom? [k] [charaFadeout G 0.1] [charaFadeout F 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaPut H 1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 0] [charaFadein A 0.1 1] @Mash Gorgon... What are you doing here?[sr]Did Shuten-Douji hire you as well? [k] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaPut H 1200,1200] [charaTalk F] [charaFace F 6] [charaFadein F 0.1 1] @Gorgon Hire me...?[sr]As if I would ever let a stunted little oni like her use me. [k] [charaFace F 7] @Gorgon ...Though I will admit that she did invite me here. [k] @Gorgon Of course, I am under no obligation to help her, but I do enjoy the demonic aura that permeates this tower.[sr]It simply drips with poison. [k] @Gorgon For me, being in this tower is much like... [k] [charaFace F 1] @Gorgon ...Well, like being in a hot spring is for you. So why should my presence be anything but perfectly natural? [k] [charaFadeout F 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk D] [charaFace D 0] [charaFadein D 0.1 1] @General Setsubun Whatever your reasons, the question on our minds is,[sr]do you mean to let us through or not? [k] @General Setsubun If you do, then all is well. If you do not... [k] [charaFadeout D 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk E] [charaFace E 0] [charaFadein E 0.1 241,0] [charaFace D 0] [charaFadein D 0.1 0] @Hapless Shrine Ninja Master, Lady General.[charaMoveReturn E 256,0 0.3][wt 0.3][charaMoveReturn E 256,0 0.3][sr]May I speak to you for a moment? (Tug, tug) [k] [wt 0.2] [charaFace D 4] @General Setsubun Hm? What is it, kunoichi of many attributes?[sr]Why are you tugging on our sleeves? [k] [charaFace E 3] @Hapless Shrine Ninja Wh-why would you call me that!?[sr]That was just mean! [k] @Hapless Shrine Ninja Besides, you have plenty of attributes yourself, seeing as you are a widow, a horned creature, a hakama wearer, AND a bowless Archer all in one! [k] [charaFace D 3] @General Setsubun Oh my, I'm so sorry. It just slipped out.[sr]You're right, I am in no position to judge others... [k] @General Setsubun And I will have you know that I DO carry a bow...sometimes... R-right!? [k] [charaFadeout E 0.1] [charaFadeout D 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk E] [charaFace E 0] [charaFadein E 0.1 1] @Hapless Shrine Ninja ...Ahem. At any rate, that is not what I wished to speak to you about. [k] @Hapless Shrine Ninja I believe that woman is the source of the smell I've noticed on this floor. I apologize for my impudence, but I cannot leave her behind. [k] [charaFace E 4] @Hapless Shrine Ninja I can tell she is very...twisted?[sr]Perhaps even cursed? [k] @Hapless Shrine Ninja Whatever her manner of ailment, I simply cannot look the other way... As such, I would like to talk to her, if at all possible. [k] @Hapless Shrine Ninja I understand this is a selfish request,[sr]one completely unbefitting a shinobi, and yet... [k] ?1:That's totally fine with me, but... ?! [charaFadeout E 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk D] [charaFace D 0] [charaFadein D 0.1 1] @General Setsubun Indeed. It all depends on how she responds. [k] [charaFadeout D 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk F] [charaFace F 0] [charaFadein F 0.1 1] @Gorgon What are you whispering about over there? [k] @Gorgon I had no intention of serving as a guard, but I feel almost as if our meeting here was fated. [k] [charaFace F 7] @Gorgon All of this is to say that I have no intention of standing idly by and letting you pass. [k] ?1:Huh? Why not? ?2:I thought you just liked being in this tower? ?! [charaFace F 1] @Gorgon Oh, it's simple really. I love nothing more than tormenting weaklings and hearing their pathetic screams. [k] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_5 1.0] @Gorgon Just because I'm soaking in what feels like a hot spring to me doesn't mean I've gone at all soft. [k] [bgm BGM_EVENT_3 0.1] @Gorgon And to me, tearing you lot to pieces sounds like a lovely way to pass the time. [k] [charaFadeout F 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk D] [charaFace D 5] [charaFadein D 0.1 1] @General Setsubun Unfortunately...it appears she is[sr]not too interested in conversation. [k] [charaFadeout D 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk E] [charaFace E 0] [charaFadein E 0.1 1] @Hapless Shrine Ninja Such avarice... Such cold-bloodedness.[sr]It is just as I feared... [k] @Hapless Shrine Ninja Very well then. I shall see this curse's[sr]end through with mine own eyes! [k] [messageOff] [fadeout black 0.5] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_3 0.4] [wait fade] [soundStopAll] [end]