$91-10-39-01-2-0 [soundStopAll] [charaSet A 1039000 1 Lakshmi] [charaSet B 1098158300 1 Nemo] [charaSet C 1098181900 1 "Nemo Marine"] [charaSet D 1098181900 1 "Nemo Marine"] [charaSet E 1098181900 1 "Nemo Marine"] [charaSet F 5042000 1 "Murasaki Shikibu"] [charaSet J 98002000 1 "Dummy Effect 1"] [charaPut J 2000,2000] [charaEffect J bit_talk_41] [charaDepth F 1] [charaDepth B 9] [scene 70500] [fadein black 1.5] [wait fade] [wt 0.4] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 9] [charaFadein A 0.4 1] [wt 0.4] [bgm BGM_EVENT_94 0.1 0.8] [wt 0.5] [charaMoveReturn A 4,0 0.4] [se ade277] [seVolume ade277 0 0.6] [wt 0.4] [charaMoveReturn A -4,0 0.3] [wt 1.5] [charaMoveReturn A 4,0 0.4] [se ade277] [seVolume ade277 0 0.6] [wt 0.4] [charaMoveReturn A -4,0 0.3] [wt 1.7] [charaFace A 5] @Lakshmi Hmm... [k] [messageOff] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk F] [charaFace F 7] [charaFadein F 0.4 1] [wt 0.4] @Murasaki Shikibu (She seems to be worried about something...[sr]Maybe I should go talk to her.) [k] [charaFace F 0] @Murasaki Shikibu Hm? [k] [charaFace F 1] @Murasaki Shikibu Oh my, if it isn't Master and Lord Nemo.[sr]Please, make yourselves at home. [k] ?1:Hi, Ms. Librarian. ?2:We just wanted to talk to the lady with the perma-frown over there. ?! [charaFadeout F 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace A 5] [charaFace B 1] [charaFadein A 0.1 0] [charaFadein B 0.1 2] @Nemo Hey there, Lakshmi Bai.[sr]Whatcha reading? [k] [messageOff] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 8] [charaShake A 0.04 2 2 0.3] [wt 0.8] [charaFace A 3] @Lakshmi H-huh?[sr]This is...well... Here. [k] ?1:“Communicating with Subordinates Like a Pro”... ?! [messageOff] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [wt 0.7] [charaFace B 3] @Nemo Did you choose this book, Ms. Librarian? [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk F] [charaFace F 4] [charaFadein F 0.1 1] @Murasaki Shikibu Um, no, I didn't...[sr]Lady Lakshmi there chose it herself. [k] [charaFadeout F 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Nemo I knew it.[sr]This confirms everything our investigation turned up. [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 3] [charaFadein A 0.1 1] @Lakshmi Wh-what are you talking about? [k] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 6] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Nemo Don't bother trying to hide it anymore. You're having trouble communicating with others, aren't you? [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 6] [charaFadein A 0.1 1] [charaShake A 0.04 3 3 0.3] @Lakshmi !!! [k] [messageOff] [charaShakeStop A] [wt 0.4] [charaFace A 5] [wt 1.0] [charaFaceFade A 4 0.4] [wt 1.2] ?1:We've got plenty of evidence to make our case. ?2:I'd give in and cooperate if I were you. ?! [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_94 2.4] @Lakshmi ...I see. So that's why you are here too, Master. [k] @Lakshmi In that case, I suppose I would only be embarrassing myself if I tried to deny it any longer. [k] [charaFace A 9] @Lakshmi Yes, it's true. Lately, I've been struggling with how best to get along with the other Servants here. [k] [charaFace A 0] @Lakshmi Not everyone, of course. [bgm BGM_EVENT_2 0.1]There are some[sr]Servants I get along with just fine. [k] [charaFace A 4] @Lakshmi But I still sense a bit of a wall between me and everyone else[line 2]especially the Servants who look like children. [k] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 6] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Nemo Why's that? [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 0] [charaFadein A 0.1 1] @Lakshmi That's just it.[sr]I can't figure out what the problem could be. [k] @Lakshmi I don't think I'm doing anything unusual,[sr]but my efforts to reach out never seem to go well. [k] [charaFace A 5] @Lakshmi I am well aware that we are all teammates[line 2]newly formed comrades in arms who share a common goal. [k] [charaFace A 9] @Lakshmi So I am worried that my inability to communicate with them could lead to a critical mistake on the battlefield. [k] @Lakshmi I have to do something about this before it is too late... [k] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk F] [charaFace F 0] [charaFadein F 0.1 1] @Murasaki Shikibu ...Excuse me, but may I say something? [k] @Murasaki Shikibu I think I understand your concerns now, Lady Lakshmi. [k] @Murasaki Shikibu But is it possible that your fierce desire[sr]to do something about this problem... [k] @Murasaki Shikibu ...might be the very thing putting up this[sr]wall between you and the children? [k] [charaFadeout F 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Nemo Of course, most of these Servants who look[sr]like children aren't actual children... [k] [charaFace B 6] @Nemo ...but like fish who can blend into their surroundings, they still have the same sensitivities that real children do[line 2]sensitivities that can cause them to put up walls if they sense something amiss. [k] @Nemo In your case, it may be that your hard-ass disposition and tendency to get worked up are inadvertently creating a vicious cycle. [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 3] [charaFadein A 0.1 1] @Lakshmi D-do you think so? [k] @Lakshmi I really thought I was going around with a gentle,[sr]inviting expression... [wt 0.9](Poke poke)[se ad111][seVolume ad111 0 0.2][charaMoveReturn A 0,-2 0.2][wt 0.3][se ad111][seVolume ad111 0 0.2][charaMoveReturn A 0,-3 0.2][wt 0.4] [k] ?1:(I think she's trying to check how rigid her facial muscles are.) ?2:(She's poking her cheeks to see how her facial muscles respond...) ?! [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 1] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Nemo I think you're at least on the right track. [k] [charaFace B 4] @Nemo But I also think the root of this might be something you're doing subconsciously, without realizing it. [k] [charaFace B 6] @Nemo For example...[sr]Are you taking time for rest and relaxation? [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 0] [charaFadein A 0.1 1] @Lakshmi Rest and relaxation, huh? [k] [charaFace A 1] @Lakshmi Well, I do indulge in the occasional tabletop[sr]strategy game with Lady Qin Liangyu. [k] @Lakshmi I also sometimes use the simulator to go[sr]on horse rides and practice my swordplay. [k] [charaFace A 0] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_2 1.8] @Lakshmi ...[wt 0.45]...[wt 0.45]...[wt 0.8][charaFace A 8]So that's the problem.[sr]I'm relaxing TOO much, aren't I? [k] [bgm BGM_EVENT_7 0.1] ?1:Uh, no, pretty sure that's not it. ?! [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk depthOff] [charaTalk F] [charaFace B 4] [charaFace F 4] [charaFadein B 0.1 0] [charaFadein F 0.1 2] @Murasaki Shikibu If I may, you do seem like you're always, well,[sr]on edge, much like many of the other warriors. [k] @Nemo I agree. We can almost feel the tension, constant focus, and strong sense of responsibility radiating from you. [k] [charaFadeout F 0.1] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk depthOn] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 6] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Nemo I think the problem is, you've become so used to living like that that it's become second nature for you. [k] @Nemo You know how you can usually tell when someone's spent a lot of time on a battlefield just from the way they behave? [k] [charaFace B 0] @Nemo I think that kind of intimidating aura you're[sr]always unconsciously projecting... [k] @Nemo ...might just be what's getting in the[sr]way of your attempts to communicate. [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 3] [charaFadein A 0.1 1] @Lakshmi I-I see. But, if it is...what do I do about it? [k] ?1:You're just gonna have to let your hair down for real. ?2:You need to relax. Like, actually relax. ?! [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Nemo Yeah. I think you need a breather,[sr]both in the figurative and literal sense. [k] [charaFace B 4] @Nemo And I think that means we're going to have to[line 2] [k] [messageOff] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.3] [charaTalk off] [charaFace C 0] [charaFace D 1] [charaFace E 0] [charaFadein C 0.3 -256,-50] [charaFadein D 0.3 0,-50] [charaFadein E 0.3 256,-50] [wt 0.1] [se ad7] [charaMove C -256,0 0.2] [charaMove D 0,0 0.2] [charaMove E 256,0 0.2] [wt 0.8] [charaTalk on] [charaTalk C] [charaFace C 3] @C:Nemo Marine Ooh, ooh! I think the best way for her to learn to relax is to learn from our example! [k] [clear] [charaFace D 0] @D:Nemo Marine You have to have fun to get through long voyages,[sr]so we're all total relaxation pros! [k] [clear] [charaFace E 3] @E:Nemo Marine I bet you'll be way more approachable once you[sr]have some real fun and learn to lighten up! [k] [charaFadeout C 0.1] [charaFadeout D 0.1] [charaFadeout E 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 0] [charaFadein A 0.1 1] @Lakshmi Y-you think so? In that case, I would certainly be willing to give this a try...but I still have one concern. [k] [charaFace A 4] @Lakshmi Just to make sure...you do know that I'm currently under the goddess of misfortune's, um, “protection,” right? [k] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] @Nemo Of course I do. Did you really think that[sr]would be a problem for us at this point? [k] [charaFace B 1] @Nemo I saw what it's like plenty back in the Indian Lostbelt, so I already know what to expect. [k] [messageOff] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 4] [charaFadein A 0.1 1] [wt 0.6] [charaFaceFade A 7 0.4] [wt 1.5] [charaFace A 1] @Lakshmi ...I see. Then I'm happy to learn whatever you're willing to teach me. [k] [charaFace A 2] @Lakshmi In fact, I've made up my mind. To help myself become a truly excellent communicator... [k] @Lakshmi I'm going to relax, [wt 0.5]and have fun,[wt 0.6][se ade98][charaPut J 0,160][charaFace A 2][sr]as hard as I possibly can! [k] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaPut J 2000,2000] [charaTalk F] [charaFace F 6] [charaFadein F 0.1 1] @Murasaki Shikibu (There! Right there! That kind of fierce determination is exactly what makes her so intimidating!) [k] [messageOff] [wt 0.6] [fadeout black 2.0] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_7 2.0] [wait fade] [wt 0.5] [soundStopAll] [end]