$94-02-00-01-1-0 [soundStopAll] [charaSet A 98001000 1 Mash] [charaSet B 5009001 1 "Da Vinci"] [charaSet C 2021000 1 "Female Samurai"] [charaSet H 98115000 1 Effect] [scene 10000] [fadein black 1.0] [wait fade] @ This is a tale of something that may or may not have happened. [k] [messageOff] [fadeout black 1.0] [wait fade] [scene 10200] [fadein black 1.5] [wait fade] [wt 0.4] [bgm BGM_EVENT_2 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.4 1] @Da Vinci So! Here's what we know about this latest incident. [k] @Da Vinci Recently, a mysterious horned duo were seen using a combination of liquor and crocodile tears to scam the staff into secretly Rayshifting them somewhere. [k] ?1:“Mysterious”? Really? ?2:Took me all of two seconds to figure who did it. ?! [messageOff] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 8] [charaFadein A 0.4 1] [wt 0.4] @Mash I agree. This has Shuten and[sr]Ibaraki written all over it... [k] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Da Vinci Sure, we don't exactly need Holmes's help to figure out the culprits this time, but that's not the real issue. [k] @Da Vinci The REAL issue is the strange signal we've been picking up from the little Japanese village they Rayshifted to. [k] @Da Vinci After a bit of research, we've figured out[sr]that it's yet another minute Singularity. [k] [charaFace B 4] @Da Vinci I'm guessing they Rayshifted there after they caught wind of some treasure to be found. [k] @Da Vinci Couple of slick operators, those two[line 2]especially that Shuten-Douji. I could easily see them digging up, say, a Holy Grail. [k] ?1:You shouldn't go around digging up Holy Grails willy-nilly. [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 8] [charaFadein A 0.1 1] @Mash Indeed. There's a lot of variation to be found even among Holy Grails... [k] @Mash It is possible one could end up with a grail due to the space-time distortion created by the incineration and restoration of humanity. [k] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Da Vinci Right you are, Mash. [k] ?2:Impressive as always from the oni bandits of Mt. Ooe! [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 14] [charaFadein A 0.1 1] @Mash This is no time to be admiring their skills as thieves, Senpai! [k] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Da Vinci That said, it doesn't look like[sr]this is a full-blown Holy Grail. [k] ?! @Da Vinci We did get a reading that looked like a Holy Grail for just a moment, but it turned out to be more like a pile of Holy Grail fragments. [k] @Da Vinci Still, it's a fairly big pile, with a lot of pure magical energy to it. I imagine that's what Shuten-Douji and Ibaraki-Douji are looking to get their hands on. [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 0] [charaFadein A 0.1 1] @Mash Can you tell us what exactly's going on in that area, Acting Commander Da Vinci? [k] [charaFace A 4] @Mash If Shuten and Ibaraki are involved, does that mean there's an alcoholic fog hanging over the place, like there was during Rashomon? [k] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Da Vinci Well our readings sure resemble the Rashomon mess,[sr]but things are a little different this time. [k] [charaFace B 5] @Da Vinci Here, we're dealing with a tower. [k] @Da Vinci It's odd. The thing appeared out of nowhere and we're not sure what it's for. [k] [charaFace B 0] @Da Vinci It's not just any old tower. The height and shape of the thing shouldn't be possible from a structural standpoint. [k] @Da Vinci You'll know what I mean when you see it for yourselves. [k] [charaFace B 5] @Da Vinci At any rate, I have no idea what they're planning, but we can't risk this turning into another Singularity. [k] @Da Vinci [%1], I need you to Rayshift there yourself and handle this before that happens. [k] ?1:You got it. ?! [charaFace B 1] @Da Vinci That's what I like to hear. [k] @Da Vinci Of course, you won't be going alone. [k] @Da Vinci Given this particular location, I thought it'd be best if a Japanese Servant well-acquainted with its climate and culture went along with you. [k] @Da Vinci Fortunately, I already found one killing time in the rec room. Come on in! [k] [messageOff] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_2 0.4] [wipeout rightToLeft 0.4 1] [wait wipe] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.5] [wipein leftToRight 0.4 1] [wait wipe] [bgm BGM_EVENT_7 0.1] [charaTalk C] [charaFace C 5] [charaFadein C 0.4 1] [wt 0.4] @Female Samurai ...Your choice of words is a bit misleading.[sr]I was not “killing time.” [k] [charaFace C 0] @Female Samurai I was quite busy sneaking up on cowardly snipers and knifing them in their backs... [k] @Female Samurai ...before they had a chance to shoot me from their little spawn camping positions. [k] [charaFace C 1] @Female Samurai Truly, there are few things I enjoy more than killing spawn campers. [k] [charaFadeout C 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 4] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Da Vinci As you can see, she's, uh, gotten[sr]REALLY into first person shooters. [k] ?1:One hour time limit on gaming per day! ?2:I hope you're not ruining your eyes... ?! [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk C] [charaFace C 5] [charaFadein C 0.1 1] @Female Samurai ...Not to worry, Master. [k] [charaFace C 0] @Female Samurai These games of the video are not my only means of entertaining myself. [k] @Female Samurai I have also been availing myself of that room's analog offerings. [k] @Female Samurai I speak, of course, of the games where two players take turns commanding pieces on a wooden battlefield. [k] @Female Samurai Shogi, chess, backgammon, Spehss Mehreens 41,000... [k] [charaFace C 1] @Female Samurai Every one of these has proven to be an invaluable tool for sharpening my command of military tactics. [k] [charaFadeout C 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Da Vinci Hahaha. Can we get back on topic now? [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk C] [charaFace C 4] [charaFadein C 0.1 1] @Female Samurai Oh, of course. My apologies. I got a little carried away.[sr][charaFace C 0][charaMoveReturn C 0,-5 0.4]Ahem. [k] @Female Samurai ...Tell me Master, Lady Da Vinci.[sr]How may I be of service? [k] [messageOff] [fadeout black 1.0] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_7 1.0] [wait fade] [charaFadeout C 0.1] [wt 0.1] [wt 1.0] [fadein black 1.0] [wait fade] [bgm BGM_EVENT_2 0.1] [charaTalk C] [charaFace C 0] [charaFadein C 0.1 1] @Female Samurai I see. So that is what those two are up to... [k] ?1:Do you know them? ?! [charaFace C 5] @Female Samurai ...Only by name and face. [k] [charaFadeout C 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 6] [charaFadein A 0.1 1] @Mash So you haven't talked to them much? [k] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk C] [charaFace C 0] [charaFadein C 0.1 1] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_2 0.7] @Female Samurai No, I have not. [k] [bgm BGM_EVENT_1 0.1] [charaFace C 5] @Female Samurai They are oni[line 2]vile creatures that, by their very nature, exist only to harm and feast on humans. [k] @Female Samurai However, these oni are also Servants, and each serves the same Master as I. I therefore must trust them. [k] @Female Samurai ...But be that as it may, I'm afraid I have not yet had occasion to meet them properly. [k] [charaFadeout C 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 8] [charaFadein A 0.1 1] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_1 0.7] @Mash ... [k] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk C] [charaFace C 0] [charaFadein C 0.1 1] [bgm BGM_EVENT_2 0.1] @Female Samurai Still, that is of little consequence now. [k] [charaFace C 1] @Female Samurai If you will have me, I would be happy to join you in investigating this strange oni tower. [k] [charaFadeout C 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Da Vinci Oh, I almost forgot. In addition to you being[sr][%1]'s primary Servant... [k] @Da Vinci ...I'd also like you to lead the other Servants who will be accompanying you. Can you do that? [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk C] [charaFace C 0] [charaFadein C 0.1 1] @Female Samurai As you wish. [k] [messageOff] [wt 0.5] [charaFace C 4] [wt 1.0] @Female Samurai However, I feel compelled to ask... Much as I am honored to be appointed general for this mission, I wonder how it is you came to choose me? [k] [charaFace C 0] @Female Samurai Surely there is a Japanese general of far greater skill and fame than I residing here in Chaldea? [k] [charaFadeout C 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Da Vinci Yeah, I...uh...I know who you're talking about, but sending her after these two would not end at all well. [k] @Da Vinci A peaceful resolution would be pretty much out of the question with her in charge. [k] @Da Vinci So I thought that since you're not a Berser[line 2]I mean, since you have a good head on your shoulders, you'd be a good choice to lead this mission. [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk C] [charaFace C 0] [charaFadein C 0.1 1] @Female Samurai Hmm. I cannot say I fully understand your reasoning, but if I am the one most suitable for this mission, I am happy to accept. [k] @Female Samurai However... If it is not too forward of me, there is one thing I would like to ask of you, Master. [k] ?1:What is it? ?! [charaFace C 5] @Female Samurai This will be my first mission since I was summoned to Chaldea. As such, I cannot afford to fail. [k] @Female Samurai Even as we speak, I have been steeling myself with even greater resolve than usual. [k] @Female Samurai Therefore, if you do not mind...I would ask to be given an official title for this operation. A “call sign,” I believe, is the term. [k] @Female Samurai After all, a special name gives one a special sense of purpose. [k] [messageOff] [wt 1.0] [charaFace C 3] [wt 0.3] @Female Samurai ...Hm? What would I like it to be?[sr]An excellent question... [k] [charaFace C 1] @Female Samurai Naturally, that would be[line 2][wt 0.5][charaFace C 0][wt 0.5]that is,[sr][charaFace C 5]I will be happy with anything you decide, Master! [k] ?1:Well, since it's THAT time of year, how about...General Setsubun? ?! [charaFace C 1] @Female Samurai Yes! That's perfect! [k] [charaFadeout C 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 14] [charaFadein A 0.1 1] @Mash Isn't it a little on the nose!? [k] [messageOff] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_2 0.3] [wt 0.5] [bgm BGM_EVENT_4 0.1] [charaTalk C] [charaFace C 1] [charaFadein C 0.1 1] @Female Samurai Indeed, it describes my position exactly.[sr]It could not be more perfect. [k] @Female Samurai As far as I am concerned, too obvious is just right. [k] @Female Samurai Now that I think of it, my beloved also had a wonderful second name that[line 2] [k] [charaFace C 0] @Female Samurai Ahem. [charaMoveReturn C 0,-5 0.2][wt 0.2]At any rate, I am proud to accept the name you[sr]have bestowed upon me, Master. I cannot wait to begin! [k] [charaFace C 2] @C:General Setsubun I am General Setsubun, and I have been charged with a critical task! I shall see the plot of these oni[line 2]whatever it may be[line 2]foiled! [k] [messageOff] [fadeout black 2.0] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_4 2.0] [wait fade] [soundStopAll] [end]