＄94-01-50-02-1-0 [soundStopAll] [charaSet A 2020001 1 Ishtar] [charaSet B 1006000 1 Nero] [charaSet C 1002001 1 "Altria Alter"] [charaSet D 2008001 1 Tristan] [charaSet E 5009001 1 "Da Vinci"] [charaSet H 5009000 1 "Effect Dummy"] ＠Ishtar Okay... Now that [%1]'s on board, it's just a matter of getting enough participants involved! [k] ＠Ishtar But I think I should choose who to give the crown to myself, seeing as it's the most important part. [k] ＠Ishtar There's no shortage of candidates to choose from, but...! [k] ＠Ishtar I think I'll trust this vessel's instincts and give it to the ones who look like[line 2]I mean to those two! [k] [messageOff] [scene 10310] [fadein black 1.5] [wait fade] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.4 1] [bgm BGM_EVENT_2 0.1] ＠Nero There's a flyer here on the wall... “The Ishtar Cup”? “Beat the heat with a cool summer race”? [k] [charaFace B 5] ＠Nero A race! How delightful! [k] ＠Nero One cannot hear the name Emperor Nero and not immediately think of my superb racing skills! That is, after all, how I won the chariot race at Nero Fest! [k] [charaFace B 0] ＠Nero And of course, my victory was strictly an honorable one, with no deceitful skulduggery of any kind. [k] [charaFace B 3] ＠Nero I mean, I may have called for the race to be suspended temporarily when I fell off my vehicle...but I had no ulterior motive for doing so. [k] [charaFace B 4] ＠Nero ...Nonetheless, I cannot involve myself with this now.[sr]A race does sound nice, but I have already promised myself I will go to the beach with Master this year. [k] [charaFace B 0] ＠Nero I've even procured a new swimsuit for the occasion.[sr]So I shall pretend I did not see this flyer and[line 2] [k] [se ad95] [wt 1.5] [seStop ad95 0.3] [charaFace B 1] ＠Nero Oh, [%1]![sr]Excellent timing! I was just thinking about you! [k] [charaFace B 0] ＠Nero Are you unoccupied at the moment? Is your schedule open? Ah, no matter, I am certain you will free it up even if it is not. [k] ＠Nero I have been made to understand that there is a delightful soiree in Hawaii. [k] ＠Nero I wish to attend. I am drawn as a moth to flame.[sr]But I would be lonely were I to go unaccompanied. [k] ＠Nero As you are the one who has formed a contract with me,[sr]I trust no further words are needed, [%1]? [k] [charaFace B 1] ＠Nero Let us go and enjoy a vacation in the tropical seas together! [k] [cameraMove 0.7 0,-30 1.15] [se ad95] [wt 0.4] [seStop ad95 0.4] [wt 0.4] [se ad338] [seVolume ad338 0 0.7] [shake 0.03 3 3 0.15] [wt 0.4] ？1：“I would...but I'd rather see you race.” (Wink) ？2：“You'd look great holding a checkered flag.” (Wink) ？！ [charaFace B 3] ＠Nero Wh-what's this? You seem more radiant than usual... You gaze upon me with the fiery charm of a goddess exercising her Authority... [k] ＠Nero Then you press me against the wall, use one hand to cut off my escape, and whisper sweet nothings in my ear... Umu, I've never seen you so passionate... [k] ＠Nero Still, the race... Of course I enjoy racing as well, but...given how spring break turned out, I had my heart set on going to the beach this summ[line 2] [k] ？1：“You're the only one I want to cheer for.” ？2：“Please. I want you to take first place.” ？！ [se ad79] [charaPut H 1] [charaEffect H bit_talk_valentine_brilliant] [charaFace B 1] ＠Nero ...! I-I see. So you wish to cheer only for me, do you!? [k] ＠Nero Umu! I cannot refuse such a direct confession as that! The beach can wait until next year! [k] [charaFace B 2] ＠Nero You wish for me to take first place in the race?[sr]Then it shall be done! [k] ＠Nero Admittedly, I do not understand why you care so much about this, but I, Nero Claudius, swear I will not fail you! [k] ＠Nero And when I win, you shall be prepared to commend me with an embrace worthy of the occasion! [k] [messageOff] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_2 2.0] [fadeout black 2.0] [wait fade] [cameraMove 0.1 0,0 1.0] [charaPut H 1200,1200] [charaEffectStop H] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 1.2] [fadein black 1.5] [wait fade] [charaTalk C] [charaFace C 5] [charaFadein C 0.4 1] [bgm BGM_EVENT_7 0.1] ＠Altria Alter Hm? I see there is a flyer on the wall... “Ishtar Cup”? “Beat the heat with a cool summer race”? [k] ＠Altria Alter ...Hmph. [k] [se ade95] [wt 0.7] [charaFace C 0] ＠Altria Alter Another worthless event. This Ishtar... What a shame to see a goddess so given to frivolity. [k] ＠Altria Alter Chaldea is no playground. It is a collection of warriors who abide by strict rules, execute missions with focus and precision, and maintain order. [k] ＠Altria Alter In other words, it is an elite unit that does not take vacations, regardless of the season. [k] [charaFace C 4] ＠Altria Alter ...Indeed, none are exempt. Though if any deserved such a holiday, it would be Master, given [&his:her] exceptional achievements under extreme duress. [k] ＠Altria Alter ...And if [&he:she] were to go on such a holiday, I suppose[sr][&he:she] would wish to visit the beach, as it is indeed summer now. [k] [charaFace C 0] ＠Altria Alter The only beaches I know of are fraught with raging waves, but I imagine Anne Bonny could introduce me to a fine resort beach with clear skies and calm seas. [k] [charaFace C 2] ＠Altria Alter Very well then. It is decided: I am off to the beach![sr][%1], you shall accompany me! [k] [charaFace C 0] ＠Altria Alter ...Yes, I believe that is what I shall say. Hehe, it seems the summer heat has lifted even my spirits. [k] [se ad95] [wt 1.5] [seStop ad95 0.3] ？1：“Hey there. I happened to...overhear you.” (Wink) ？2：“Your voice is as lovely as ever, Altria.” (Wink) ？！ [charaFace C 3] ＠Altria Alter Wha...! How long have you been there...!?[sr]And why is your face glowing like that!? [k] ？1：“You know...I'd love to see you take first place.” ？2：“You're the only one I want to cheer for.” ？！ [se ad79] [charaPut H 1] [charaEffect H bit_talk_valentine_brilliant] [charaFace C 0] ＠Altria Alter ... [k] [charaFace C 4] ＠Altria Alter ...Very well. Speak not another word. You have made your feelings quite clear. I am not so dim-witted as to be oblivious to the significance of such an act. [k] [charaFace C 3] ＠Altria Alter Ordinarily, you ask for nothing. But today, you have made your preferences abundantly clear. [k] ＠Altria Alter I am not incapable of understanding another's feelings. [k] [wt 0.5] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_7 0.4] [se ad151] [wt 0.4] [messageOff] [charaPut H 1200,1200] [charaEffectStop H] [charaFadeout C 0.1] [wt 0.7] [charaTalk D] [charaFace D 4] [charaFadein D 0.4 -60,0] [charaMove D 1 0.7] ＠Tristan ...I am Tristan, merely passing by...[sr]I am the Child of Sadness, and an ill-fortuned poet... [k] [charaFace D 0] ＠Tristan If I may, my foul-tempered liege: Did you say something? I thought someone was speaking of me. [k] [charaFadeout D 0.1] [wt 0.1] [bgm BGM_EVENT_3 0.1] [charaTalk C] [charaFace C 2] [charaScale C 1.4] [charaFadein C 0.1 0,-30] [shake 0.05 2 4 0.7] ＠Altria Alter Indeed, you are correct![sr]Begone, Tristan! (Blows him away) [k] [messageOff] [charaFadeout C 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaScale C 1.0] [charaTalk off] [charaFace D 4] [charaFadein D 0.4 1] [wt 0.3] [effect bit_talk_13 50,0] [se bac10] [charaMove D -1000,50 0.2] ＠Tristan As you wish, my liege! (Knocked flying)[sr]But, what am I to do about this waaall!? [k] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_3 0.7] [se ad74] [shake 0.05 2 6 0.4] [wt 0.9] [se ad151] [wt 0.7] [bgm BGM_EVENT_7 0.1] [charaTalk C] [charaFace C 4] [charaFadein C 0.1 1] ＠Altria Alter Unwelcome intrusions aside, I have heard your feelings loud and clear. You wish for me to claim victory in this race, correct? [k] ＠Altria Alter However...as an Alter, I cannot indulge in hedonistic pleasures. [k] [charaFace C 0] ＠Altria Alter I cannot participate in this race as a king, and so I shall comply by taking a different approach. [k] ＠Altria Alter I shall take part in this dubious event by ensuring that it is conducted properly and fairly. [k] [charaFace C 1] ＠Altria Alter Heh... Just you wait.[sr]When next you see me, I shall have a new class. [k] ＠Altria Alter I shall then dominate this Ishtar Cup affair and reign supreme as the greatest maid of all time. [k] [charaFace C 3] ＠Altria Alter Once that happens, I expect to hear the rest of what you attempted to tell me earlier. When you do, see that your words of flattery are sufficiently eloquent! [k] [messageOff] [fadeout black 1.5] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_7 1.5] [wait fade] [charaFadeout C 0] [wt 1.0] [wt 0.5] ＠Ishtar Uh oh, maybe I overdid it a little... I didn't think those two would turn out to be such pushovers. [k] ＠Ishtar I feel like I might have just unwittingly set things into motion that may lead to some serious carnage! [k] ＠Ishtar Oh well, at least they're both motivated now, and I'm sure [%1] will figure out a way to survive somehow! [k] ＠Ishtar Still, I don't want to stir the pot up any more than I already have, so I think I'll let [%1] handle the rest of the invitations! [k] [messageOff] [charaTalk on] [scene 10600] [wt 1.0] [fadein black 1.5] [wait fade] [bgm BGM_EVENT_2 0.1] [wt 0.3] [charaSet B 1098117302 1 Nero] [charaSet C 4027002 1 "Altria Alter"] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 1] [charaFadein B 0.4 1] ＠Nero Da Vinciii! It's me![sr]I have need of your convenient genius! [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk E] [charaFace E 0] [charaFadein E 0.4 1] ＠Da Vinci Oh, Your Majesty.[sr]What is you want toda[line 2]Oho. Ohoho. [k] [charaFace E 7] ＠Da Vinci What a wonderful outfit! You've made a complete one-eighty from your usual masculine getup to showing off quite a lot of skin! [k] [charaFace E 1] ＠Da Vinci What a great way to start my day.[sr]I'll have to return the favor. [k] ＠Da Vinci Tell you what: just for today,[sr]I'll give you a 30% hottie discount. [k] [charaFadeout E 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 6] [charaFadein B 0.1 0] [charaFace E 0] [charaFadein E 0.1 2] ＠Nero Thank you, but I am not here for your wares.[sr]I am here for your skills as an inventor. [k] ＠Da Vinci Oh? [k] [charaFace B 5] ＠Nero I have here a blueprint for the vehicle I require.[sr]It must be red, and embody speed, divinity, and Rome! [k] ＠Nero I want you to use this blueprint to build for me the fastest, most powerful vehicle in the world. And it must be completed by tomorrow. [k] [charaFace E 5] ＠Da Vinci Tomorrow!? You want me to build you a custom-made race car, from scratch, in a single day!? [k] [charaFace B 0] ＠Nero Correct! But as an emperor, I will not ask the impossible. I have plenty of QP with which I can quite handsomely compensate you. [k] [charaFace E 1] ＠Da Vinci I see... Well, let me see the blueprint.[sr]...[se ad78]Hmm, interesting. You clearly did your homework. [k] [charaFace E 0] ＠Da Vinci Hmm. If Holmes helped me out,[sr]I might be able to handle the engine and frame. [k] [charaFace E 4] ＠Da Vinci But I'm afraid that's all I could do, Your Majesty.[sr]I just don't have enough helpers. [k] [charaFace B 6] ＠Nero Helpers, you say?[sr]What sort of help would you require? [k] [charaFace E 0] ＠Da Vinci A welder, for one thing. I'd need a highly skilled welder in order to recreate this body as smoothly as the design calls for. [k] ＠Da Vinci Next, I'd need a dexterous artisan to put together the more detailed parts. It would also be nice if we had someone who could polish the body. [k] ＠Da Vinci Finally, we'd need an engineer[line 2]someone who could test the engine and measure its RPM and temperature when it burns gasoline[line 2] [k] [messageOff] [se ad95] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [charaFadeout E 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk C] [charaFace C 10] [charaFadein C 0.7 1] [wt 0.5] [seStop ad95 0.4] ＠Altria Alter Very well then, I shall find these people. [k] [charaFadeout C 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 2] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] ＠Nero What is this!?[sr]Who are you, and where did you come from!? [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk C] [charaFace C 1] [charaFadein C 0.1 1] ＠Altria Alter Heh. I understand your surprise, for I am just as surprised as you are. I was unaware that it was so pleasant to wear a swimsuit. [k] [charaFadeout C 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk E] [charaFace E 0] [charaFadein E 0.1 1] ＠Da Vinci Well now, if it isn't the ice queen Altria![sr]I must say, it's a surprise to see you like this! [k] ＠Da Vinci What bizarre alternate world did I end up in today!? You're in a swimsuit, AND you're saying you'll find me the help I need to build this car!? [k] [charaFadeout E 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk C] [charaFace C 5] [charaFadein C 0.1 1] ＠Altria Alter Indeed. My original purpose in coming here was to have you build me a race car, but it appears Drama Queen here was one step ahead of me. [k] [charaFadeout C 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 5] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] ＠Nero How unfortunate for you, Trench Coat. But it IS fortunate that you are quick to grasp the situation. [k] ＠Nero Now that you understand I have beaten you to the punch, you may go. There is no place for you here. [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk C] [charaFace C 1] [charaFadein C 0.1 1] ＠Altria Alter Hmph. If anyone here is fortunate, it is you. Ordinarily I would not hesitate to take your place by force, but today I am here to see justice served. [k] ＠Altria Alter At any rate, I took a look at your design, and it does seem as though it would be a formidable race car.[sr]It is somewhat evocative of my sacred sword. [k] [charaFace C 11] ＠Altria Alter Drama Queen, I presume you shall be participating in the Ishtar Cup? As will I. [k] ＠Altria Alter I was planning to compete alone, as I specialize in motorcycles.[charaFace C 10][sr]However, upon closer examination, there is a stipulation in this race's entry rules. [k] [charaFadeout C 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk C] [charaFace B 5] [charaFadein B 0.1 0] [charaFace C 0] [charaFadein C 0.1 2] ＠Altria Alter As you seem to have missed it in your ebullience,[sr]I shall enlighten you. Take a look at this here... [k] [se ad7] [charaFace B 2] ＠Nero ...Hm? Racers must compete in teams of two, with one driving and one acting in a supporting role...!? [k] [charaFace C 10] ＠Altria Alter Indeed. I was as dismayed as you when I first noticed this. A good maid works alone, after all. [k] ＠Altria Alter Her role is to serve others, not be served herself.[sr]But, such are the rules of this event. [k] ＠Altria Alter Thus, I came here intending to procure a vehicle, and happened upon another Servant seeking to enter alone. [k] ＠Altria Alter Drama Queen. You and I may not care for one another in the slightest, but we have few options. [k] ＠Altria Alter And so I offer you, the lowest of all Sabers, a chance to team up with the greatest. If you can cooperate with Tamamo Shark, you can cooperate with me. [k] ＠Altria Alter Do not stand there twiddling that antenna-like strand of hair thinking you will have another chance. You will not. This is a onetime offer. Team up with me now. [k] [charaFace B 5] ＠Nero ...I knew you were dull and dour, but I did not know you were so dreadfully blunt as to be THIS dull. [k] ＠Nero Very well, I shall overlook your incorrigible insolence. However, I will ask you one thing. [k] ＠Nero Why would you go to such lengths to ally with me?[sr]Surely there are others you could ask? [k] ＠Altria Alter I have my reasons. However, this much is certain:[sr]I must win this race, no matter the cost. [k] ＠Altria Alter If that means I must work with someone like you, so be it. At this moment, I require a skilled partner more than I do a familiar subordinate. [k] ＠Altria Alter You appear to be accustomed to racing, and you seem to have more than your fair share of luck. [k] [charaFace B 0] ＠Nero ...I see. So you are utterly determined to win this race. What a coincidence! I am too. [k] [charaFace B 6] ＠Nero Very well, I accept your invitation. Fortunately, I have no interest in the reward, so you may have it. [k] ＠Altria Alter Is that so? If it is not the reward you seek,[sr]why do you race? [k] ＠Nero For the honor of victory, of course.[sr]That is worth more than any mere physical reward. [k] [charaFace B 0] ＠Nero (That said, if this reward will aid Master in some form,[sr]I won't hesitate to keep it all to myself.) [k] [charaFace C 0] ＠Altria Alter Is that so? For me, it is the complete opposite.[sr]I most certainly seek the physical reward. [k] ＠Altria Alter (It should be of use to Master, after all. Of course, the important thing is to demonstrate my superior strength above all else.) [k] [messageOff] [charaTalk off] [charaMove C 200,0 0.4] [charaMove B -200,0 0.4] ＠Nero & Altria Alter Heh... Hehehehe... [k] [wait charaMove C] [wait charaMove B] [se ad215] [charaFace C 5] [charaFace B 5] ＠Nero & Altria Alter Then it is settled! [k] [charaFadeout C 0.1] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk on] [charaTalk E] [charaFace E 0] [charaFadein E 0.1 1] ＠Da Vinci Wow, that was the scariest handshake I've ever seen! You'd think you were about to fight each other to the death instead of team up! [k] [charaFadeout E 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] ＠Nero Hahaha, I can endure some humiliation if it will bring about my victory. [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.1 0] [charaFace C 0] [charaFadein C 0.1 2] ＠Nero Very well, Trench Coat[line 2]or should I call you[sr]Dark Maid?[line 2]I shall permit you to join me. But first... [k] [charaFace B 1] ＠Nero There is something of utmost importance we must decide. It would be nice if we could do it amicably, but I am sure that is out of the question. [k] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_2 0.7] [charaFace C 1] ＠Altria Alter Ah, yes, I was thinking the same myself.[sr]As we are both Sabers, a duel is our only option. [k] [bgm BGM_EVENT_3 0.1] [charaTalk off] [charaMove C 200,0 0.2] [charaMove B -200,0 0.2] [cameraMove 0.2 0,-20 1.2] [charaFace C 2] [charaFace B 2] ＠Nero & Altria Alter Let us do battle to see which of us shall be the driver! [k] [messageOff] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_3 1.5] [fadeout black 1.5] [wait fade] [wt 0.5] [soundStopAll] [end]