$94-02-00-05-1-1 [soundStopAll] [charaSet A 99502600 1 Mash] [charaSet B 2021001 1 "General Setsubun"] [charaSet C 9005001 1 Holmes] [charaSet D 98111500 1 "Da Vinci"] [charaSet H 98115000 1 Effect] [scene 52900] [fadein black 1.0] [wait fade] [bgm BGM_EVENT_7 0.1] [charaTalk C] [charaFace C 4] [charaFadein C 0.1 1] @Holmes Oh well, I suppose break time is over.[sr]Farewell, my beloved Tokay. [k] [charaFadeout C 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaPut H 1] [charaEffect H bit_talk_10_LowLevel] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk D] [charaFace D 0] [charaFadein D 0.1 0,-90] @Da Vinci That's it. You get your lazy butt back home.[sr]You've got looots of work waiting for you. [k] @Da Vinci Not to mention aaall those things you still have to investigate, riiight? [k] [charaFadeout D 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaPut H 1200,1200] [charaTalk C] [charaFace C 5] [charaFadein C 0.1 1] @Holmes (Sigh) There are few things in the world more dull than background checks. All without an ounce of mystery. [k] [charaFace C 3] @Holmes Nonetheless, as a now former guard, I will tell you just a bit about this tower before we part ways. [k] [charaFace C 0] @Holmes In brief, this will not escalate into a major crisis.[sr]On that much, you have my word. [k] @Holmes You will find that the guards past this point[sr]are thinking things along the lines of... [k] @Holmes ...“Hey, this is more like a vacation than guard duty.” Some more so than others, of course. [k] @Holmes That said, this tower is unlikely to disappear until someone makes the trek up to the top floor. [k] @Holmes So your task remains unchanged,[sr][&Mr.:Ms.] [%1]. [k] @Holmes Continue climbing this tower at your own pace, and you WILL eventually reach the top. That is the name of the game, as it were. [k] [charaFace C 6] @Holmes ...Now, before we go our separate ways,[sr]would you mind if I asked you something? [k] @Holmes When Ms. Da Vinci told me to return, why did she point towards the window rather than the staircase? [k] @Holmes Surely you don't mean[line 2] [k] [charaFadeout C 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 1] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @General Setsubun Why, because she entrusted me with this: [k] @General Setsubun A High-Speed Ground Level Return kit. [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk C] [charaFace C 4] [charaFadein C 0.1 1] @Holmes ...I was afraid of that. I presume you mean this wonderfully cheap, simply made rope? [k] [charaFadeout C 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaPut H 1] [charaTalk D] [charaFace D 5] [charaFadein D 0.1 0,-90] @Da Vinci That's right. It's just a plain old rope. I knew you would catch on quickly, O great detective... I hope you die. [k] ?1:It's just a bungee jump cord! ?! [charaFace D 2] @Da Vinci Non non, it's a cutting-edge return kit with built-in automatic elevation adjustment! [k] @Da Vinci Sure, it may bounce you a few times more than could be considered necessary[line 2]or safe[line 2]but hey, even a genius has to get her kicks somewhere! [k] @Da Vinci Just watch out that you don't slam into the building when you bounce. It'd be a waste of good rope if it ended up snapping. [k] [charaFadeout D 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaPut H 1200,1200] [charaTalk C] [charaFace C 0] [charaFadein C 0.1 1] [wt 0.3] [charaMove C 70,0 0.8] [charaShake C 0.2 0 2 0.8] @Holmes ...Well then, if you will excuse me, I think I shall employ the nearest staircase for a leisurely trip home. [k] [charaFadeout C 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaPut H 1] [charaTalk D] [charaFace D 0] [charaFadein D 0.1 0,-90] @Da Vinci I should mention that I had the general there tie the rope to the target before he could notice. [k] [messageOff] [charaFadeout D 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaPut H 1200,1200] [charaDepth C 10] [charaTalk C] [charaFace C 0] [charaFadein C 0.1 70,0] [wt 0.3] [charaMove C 140,0 0.8] [charaShake C 0.2 0 2 0.8] [wt 0.8] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 1] [charaFadein B 0.1 2] [wt 0.1] [se ade33] [seVolume ade33 0 0.5] [charaShake C 0.05 3 3 0.3] [wt 0.3] @General Setsubun There, all done. [k] @General Setsubun In war as in FPS games, the most effective strike is the one your opponent never sees coming. [k] @General Setsubun Now, go on, Lord Holmes. [k] [charaFace C 6] @Holmes Heh. Very well then. No true gentleman would flinch at such a thing. Besides, this jump is nothing compared to the falls at Reichenba[line 2] [k] @Holmes Er, on second thought, I only survived that by using the professor as a cushion. I'm not certain I like my chances here without any[line 2] [k] [messageOff] [charaTalk off] [se ad479] [se bac134] [charaMove C 256,50 0.1] [charaMove B 256,-10 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaMove C 1000,-100 0.3] [charaMove B 200,10 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaFadeout C 0.3] [se ad75] @C:Ruler of Reichenbach Ah, aaaaaahhh...! [k] [messageOff] [fadeout black 1.0] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_7 1.0] [seStop ad75 0.5] [wait fade] [charaFadeout C 0.1] [wt 1.0] [scene 53100] [charaTalk on] [charaPut H 0,-100] [charaEffect H bit_talk_40] [charaSet A 2018000 1 "Kid Gil"] [charaSet B 4015000 1 Alexander] [charaSet C 1019000 1 Rama] [charaSet D 5005000 1 Andersen] [charaSet E 9002000 1 "Amakusa Shirou"] [charaSet F 2010000 1 "Billy the Kid"] [charaEffectStop H bit_talk_10_LowLevel] [fadein black 1.0] [wait fade] [se ade150] [wt 0.5] [se ade151] [seVolume ade151 0 0] [wt 1.0] [seVolume ade151 0 1.0] @ [s 255]            [s 16]– Meanwhile – [k] [bgm BGM_EVENT_27 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 0] [charaFadein A 0.4 1] @Kid Gil Ahh, this water is great. [k] @Kid Gil I have a hot spring Noble Phantasm myself, but these Japanese hot springs are really nice too. [k] @Kid Gil Having a bath out in the middle of nature instead of an ostentatious building is a nice change of pace... It's so elegant! [k] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.4 1] @Alexander Good point. It's a lot like Macedonian baths in some ways, and very different in others. Fascinating. [k] @Alexander The occasional break would not be so bad if it meant we get to experience things like this. [k] [charaFace B 1] @Alexander Really, it's just nice to get to experience new things! [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk C] [charaFace C 3] [charaFace B 1] [charaFadein B 0.4 0] [charaFadein C 0.4 2] @Rama Speaking of fresh, King of Macedonia,[sr]now that I see you up close... [k] @Rama ...I realize you are much more muscular than I thought. [k] [charaFace B 3] @Alexander Well sure. I do train every day, you know. [k] [charaFace B 1] @Alexander ...If anything, I find you impressive, King of Kosala. [k] @Alexander With that build of yours, I have no trouble believing the tales that are sung about your heroic exploits. [k] [charaFace C 1] @Rama Naturally. I was able to take Sita back,[sr]but I will need to do so again. [k] @Rama ...That is why, if there is a test of strength to be completed[line 2]a chance to push myself even further[line 2][sr]I will never let it pass me by. [k] @Rama All the more so if my opponents are kings themselves. As such, I propose a round of arm wrestling. What do you say? [k] [charaFace B 0] @Alexander Oh? Sure, that's fine with me. [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [charaFadeout C 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 1] [charaFadein A 0.1 1] @Kid Gil Ahahaha, that sounds like fun, but I think I'll pass.[sr]I'm more into literature than combat. [k] [charaFace A 0] @Kid Gil And speaking of literature...[sr]What're you doing off on your own over there? [k] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk D] [charaFace D 0] [charaFadein D 0.4 1] @Andersen Are you an idiot or a sadist? On second thought,[sr]don't bother answering. It's obviously the latter! [k] @Andersen I'm not so stupid a writer that I'd actually go out in public. I'm well aware where I belong in society. [k] @Andersen Besides, you kings only ever talk about the same thing, over and over! I swear, have none of you ever heard the word “clichéd” before!? [k] @Andersen So don't worry about me. Just pretend I'm not here,[sr]and give me something I can work with! [k] @Andersen You guys might be walking clichés, but at least you've refined those clichés to an art by now! [k] @Andersen Between all your mediocre adventure stories,[sr]there ought to be at least one idea I can use! [k] [charaFadeout D 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 1] [charaFace D 0] [charaFadein A 0.1 0] [charaFadein D 0.1 2] @Kid Gil Ahaha, you really are a consummate author,[sr]even while you're insulting us, Mr. Andersen. [k] @Kid Gil I'm not sure even my grown-up self[sr]could change you or your principles. [k] @Kid Gil It'd be a dream come true if you and the great playwright ever collaborated on something. Since he loves himself as much as you hate yourself, I'm sure whatever you came up with would be[line 2] [k] @Andersen Are you always like this, or has the heat gotten to your head? You couldn't make me collaborate with him for all the gold pieces in the world. [k] @Andersen Just imagine what would happen if we tried writing a story with the same theme. The book would be split right down the spine. [k] @Kid Gil Right, sorry about that. I should have known you'd never go for something you really wanted. I admire your restraint. [k] [charaFace D 2] @Andersen You really ARE an idiot! I couldn't possibly care less about collaborating with him! [k] @Andersen If we really did write two halves of the same book, we'd only end up arguing over who deserved the greatest share of royalties! [k] [charaFace A 2] @Kid Gil Hmm, good point.[sr]That IS a major problem for authors, isn't it? [k] @Kid Gil You know, you seem to be in an even[sr]worse mood than usual, Mr. Andersen. [k] @Kid Gil Do you not care for hot springs? [k] [charaFace D 0] @Andersen Hmph. I like lounging about naked after a bath just fine, but no, I don't find hot springs to be especially enjoyable. [k] @Andersen ...To begin with, I'm not in the habit of taking my clothes off around others. But you'd never know it from all the fuss those fools make about how good hot springs are for the creative process! [k] @Andersen So let's get something straight. The idea that bathing in a hot spring will make your manuscript write itself is, at BEST, a myth. [k] @Andersen If you're going to push an author into a hot spring thinking he'll emerge with a manuscript, you might as well give a bunch of monkeys typewriters instead. You'll get the same results either way! [k] [charaFace D 2] @Andersen Relaxation? Stress relief?[sr]Soothing aching writing hands and shoulders? [k] @Andersen Fools! Do you think we use nothing more than our arms and heads to write our manuscripts!? [k] @Andersen What's more, we are forced to sell our work at cut-rate prices! We've never been anything more than slaves to our pens and publishers! [k] @Andersen I can't even count how many times I've written something down only to wonder what I was thinking! [k] [messageOff] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [charaFadeout D 0.1] [wt 1.0] [se ad416] [effect bit_talk_water] [shake 0.05 0 4 0.3] [wt 0.5] [effectStop bit_talk_water] [wt 0.5] [charaTalk B] [charaFace C 5] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.1 0] [charaFadein C 0.1 2] @Alexander Okay, I believe that makes two out of three...? [k] @Rama Hold it, that one didn't count.[sr]My Brahmastra slipped. I demand a rematch. [k] @Alexander Fine with me, of course. Should we make it best out of five then? That way we can keep going longer. [k] [messageOff] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [charaFadeout C 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk E] [charaFace E 0] [charaFadein E 0.4 1] @Amakusa Shirou (Ahh... This is nice.) [k] @Amakusa Shirou (So many different Servants, each with their[sr]own pasts and their own ways of living.) [k] @Amakusa Shirou (Those differences are even apparent[sr]in how they enjoy hot springs.) [k] @Amakusa Shirou (And since the ones here now are so close in physical age, the ways they differ must stand out even more.) [k] [charaFace E 1] @Amakusa Shirou (Watching them from a distance like this might be the most luxurious way there is to enjoy it... Hehe...) [k] [messageOff] [charaFadeout E 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk F] [charaFace F 4] [charaFadein F 0.4 1] @Billy (...That's a super shady smile if ever I've seen one.[sr]He better not be plotting something again...) [k] [messageOff] [fadeout black 2.0] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_27 2.0] [wait fade] [wt 0.5] [soundStopAll] [end]