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| - |- BGCOLOR="#FFA500" !Sweets for the Soul - Aht Urhgan Whitegate |- BGCOLOR="#FFEC8B" |Abquhbah: Is she still getting ready? Abquhbah: ... Abquhbah: How could she still be getting ready? Abquhbah: Although I really don't think the ambassador plenipotentiary from Windurst will have time to talk shop the moment she sets foot in Al Zahbi... Abquhbah: Ah, Player name, excellent timing! Abquhbah: You must help me convince President Naja to speed up her preparations. Abquhbah: At this rate, we'll miss the ambassador's arrival! Naja Salaheem: Abquhbah! Abquhbah: Y-yes, ma'am! Naja Salaheem: How do I look from the back? Is everything tucked in and tied up? Abquhbah: Y-yes, ma'am! Just perfect! Abquhbah: Okay, now we must get a move on! Naja Salaheem: You in a hurry? Abquhbah: Well, the ambassador... I thought we should at least be present when she arrives...to make a good impression... Naja Salaheem: Well, well! Naja Salaheem: Looks like some of my business sense is finally rrrubbin' off on ya. Naja Salaheem: Were ya thinkin' I just wanted to get a glimpse of those Cardians Ibwam's been wrrritin' to us about from Windurst? Abquhbah: No, ma'am! That would be like comparing kaplumbaga to dragons! Those inferior contraptions couldn't hold a candle to the automatons of Aht Urhgan, especially masterpieces like Mnejing! Naja Salaheem: Ah, the partner to that puffed-up puppet, Ovjang? Ya gotta wonder how the palace picks its puppeteers... Abquhbah: President Naja! You might be overheard by the Immortals! Abquhbah: Those automatons belonged to the previous Emperor and Empress! Abquhbah: And the Royal Puppeteer is-- Abquhbah: W-wait! Don't leave without me! Rodin-Comidin: Not long now. The charter ferry should be here soon... Rodin-Comidin: So which should I say is better? I was specificaly forbidden to return to Windurst until I had the answer to that question... Rodin-Comidin: Oh! Oh no... Rodin-Comidin: If she's grown impatient enough to come and see for herself, then what might she do to me...? Rodin-Comidin: ! Rodin-Comidin: Welcome, welcome, welcome! I trust you had a pleasant journey? Rodin-Comidin: I have breathlessly awaited your arrival. ???: YoUr*grEeT*inG iS aPprEC*iAteD, RodiN-CoMidiN. Rodin-Comidin: My pleasure, King of Hearts. King of Hearts: HoW*eVEr... Rodin-Comidin: !? King of Hearts: OvEr*loNg grEeT*iNgS aRe a*wAstE oF tiMe. AnD*reMEmbEr, tHiS*iS eNeMY*teRriTOry. ???: Ohohohoho! ???: That will do, King of Hearts. Rodin-Comidin has been long in these parts. Rodin-Comidin: Doctor Shan-- Ah, I mean, Lady Karababa! Karababa: I hate to admit it when things are my fault. How silly of me to employ such a dolt... Rodin-Comidin: Th-the representatives of the city have come to greet you. King of Hearts: HehE*heHEhE... So mAnY*iMPorTaNT*pEOpLe wiTh sO*liTtLE tO Do. Karababa: Well, I have come as the ambassador for an entire nation. My very presence should be cause for pomp and celebration. Rodin-Comidin: ...! Rodin-Comidin: Doctor Shan... Rodin-Comidin: Ah, Lady Karababa. The adventurer in question is just over... King of Hearts: ArE yOu*hARd of hEaR*iNg? ThiS Is*eNEmY*teRriTOry. MiNd*yOUr toNgUe. Karababa: Hoho... Karababa: This is a battle for information. And we stand in the center of our rival nation. Rodin-Comidin: Y-yes, ma'am... Amnaf: Welcome to the Empire of Aht Urhgan. Amnaf: The Empress awaits you within the palace, Lady karababa. This way, if you please. Karababa: Your security is quite tight. Amnaf: We apologize for any inconvenience... Karababa: And this is to protect me, am I right? Karababa: Or, could it be... This nation stands in fear of me? Amnaf: We would never... Mnejing: Pay your obeisance... Karababa: Hello? Did the puppet find a voice? Although I don't think its first utterance was a wise choice. King of Hearts: PeRhaPS*iT iS mALfuNctioN*iNg? Mnejing: I asked you to pay your obeisance... King of Hearts: HehE*heHEhE... MoST*dEFiNiteLy*mALfuNctioN*iNg. King of Hearts: A SouLLeSs*puPpET sHOuLd*NevER hAvE*beEN cOmpARed*tO tHe*cARdiAnS. King of Hearts: ThErE,*thErE... WhY dON't*yOU tRy*yOUr gREetiNg*aGaiN? Mnejing: I do not wish to repeat myself... Mnejing: Our nation has its own laws. Foreign visitors would do well to mind their tongues. Karababa: ...? Mnejing: It appears to be true when they say that the further west you travel in Urhguum, the less civilized people become... King of Hearts: HehE*heHEhE... Do yoU*coNSideR yoURseLf*rOyaLTy*nOw? ThiS oNe*mAY rEquiRE*a coMpLete rE*fiTTiNg. King of Hearts: I aM*a kINg*AMoNg tHE*cARdiaNs. King of Hearts: YoU wiLL*teLL mE*yOUr rANk. Mnejing: What did you say...? King of Hearts: Hm...? ArE yOU*a "2"? A "3"? PeRHapS*eVEn*a "JaCk"? HaHA*hA... Mnejing: You...!? Mnejing: How dare you speak to us in that... Amnaf: !!! King of Hearts: Oh? I thiNK*I bRokE*iT. Karababa: ... Mnejing: ... Aphmau: Speak to "us..." Aphmau: ... Aphmau: I'm such a fool... Aphmau: The Grand Vizier will be furious with me... Aphmau: ... Ovjang: What is the matter? Like I always say, "Crying won't--" Aphmau: "...solve anything." Aphmau: I know. There must be something I can do... Aphmau: Yes, Mnejing was merely mimicking the Empress. Aphmau: Ovjang, would you please wake Mnejing up again? Ovjang: If I must... Mnejing: ... Karababa: Ohohoho! What a fascinating contrivance, I must say. Karababa: Do your "automatons" often break down in this way? Amnaf: No, Lady Karababa, this rarely... Karababa: The wonderful Cardians of my homeland, you see, are notoriously well made and quite problem-free! King of Hearts: HehE*heHEhE... YoU muST*sToP, LaDy*KaRabAbA. King of Hearts: It iS*obViOUs wE*caNnOT bE coMParEd*tO jUNk*LikE tHIs. Mnejing: Impudence! King of Hearts: !? King of Hearts: SuCH*sUddeN swiNGs*iN pERforMaNce! King of Hearts: SuCH*unReLiabLE*tEchNOloGY! Mnejing: Enough. Away with you. King of Hearts: AnD whErE*dO yOU*SuGgESt*I gO? King of Hearts: ThErE iS*noThiNG buT*oCEaN*beHinD mE! Aphmau: Infuriating! Aphmau: But I seem to have redirected their attention... Ovjang: That Cardian really makes my oil boil. Ovjang: We cannot forgive this insolence, Aphmau. Aphmau: ... I...I suppose... Aphmau: But they are honored guests of the Grand Vizier. Ovjang: Humph! Ovjang: How can you let them insult you so? Aphmau: ...It does not bother me. Ovjang: Mnejing must be upset to the point of tears! Ovjang: That King of Huffiness needs to be taught a lesson! Ovjang: There must be something... Ovjang: ! Ovjang: I have an idea! Aphmau: An idea...? Ovjang: Listen, Aphmau... King of Hearts: We seEM*tO hAvE loSt*tHE puPpeT*aGaiN. King of Hearts: Is tHIs*tHE kiND oF*weLComE yOU*pRoVidE foR*viSiTorS tO*Aht UrHgaN? Amnaf: My apologies... This way, Lady Karababa... Karababa: Hello? And I thought we were through. It appears my welcome is still to continue. King of Hearts: ? King of Hearts: OHo! So yOU*reSoRT to*fiSTs wHeN*woRDs CaNnoT*wiN fOR yOU? King of Hearts: LaDy*KaRabAbA. ThiS iS*cLeARly a*cASe oF seLF*dEfeNSe. King of Hearts: PeRMisSioN*to uTiLizE*pHYsiCaL FoRce. Karababa: Ohohohoho. Why, this is just part of the fun. I wouldn't dream of asking you to turn tail and run. King of Hearts: HehE*heHEhE... SomE*eNDuRanCe buT*coMpLeteLy LaCkiNg*iN cOMbaT*SkiLL... Karababa: And now my welcome has come to an end? A rather sad showing for an international friend. Karababa: I expected tigers and marids and wildlife galore. Not one giant puppet--this was really quite a bore... Amnaf: Once again, I apologize... Amnaf: Now if you would just follow me to the palace, the Empress awaits... Karababa: You know what? I don't think I will. I feel the need to spend some of my gil. Amnaf: Wha--? Karababa: Rodin-Comidin! Rodin-Comidin: Yes, Lady Karababa!? Karababa: I wish to partake of some exotic sweets. Would you know where to find some delectable treats? Rodin-Comidin: Of course! Th-there's a wonderful place just down this way. The clientele is a little "varied," however... Karababa: The stranger the better, as I always say. Karababa: Come, King of Hearts, let us be on our way. Amnaf: But...the Empress... Karababa: An ambassador to your nation has just been assaulted by your automated vandal. This could lead to an international scandal. Karababa: I require sweets to sothe my anger and forget this affront. You have no say in the matter, to be quite blunt. King of Hearts: SWeeTs*aRe bESt*foR tHE weARy*Soul... Amnaf: Understood... Karababa: (During the voyage, the ocean spray dampened this Cardian's power.) Karababa: (And still your vaunted automaton simply wilted like a flower...) Karababa: Ohohohohohoho! Ovjang: ... Ovjang: ... Ovjang: ... Ovjang: ...! Aphmau: Ovjang? Are you awake? Ovjang: Why, Aphmau... Ovjang: Why couldn't Mnejing use that phrase, "Show some damn respect!" (variant, cause unknown) Ovjang: Why couldn't Mnejing say anything... Aphmau: I'm sorry... Aphmau: But look, Ovjang... Ovjang: ... Aphmau: Come on, look! Aphmau: I've changed my clothes! Ovjang: Changed your clothes? Aphmau: Heehee. Ovjang: Oh! Y-you're wearing the red outfit! Aphmau: If I wear this, no one will ever realize it's us. Ovjang: Does this mean you've finally decided to carry out our plan? Aphmau: Yes, and this time I mean it. Aphmau: You know you're the only one I could never lie to. Ovjang: That's true. Aphmau: And we have to keep this completely secret from the Grand Vizier! Aphmau: Okay? Ovjang: Wonderful. Ovjang: And so? Where are we going first? Ovjang: The Sharara-- Aphmau: I feel terribly sleepy all of a sudden... Aphmau: I think I shall retire to my bedchamber.. Ovjang: Now things are getting interesting... Naja Salaheem: Well, that was a little more interestin' than I expected. Naja Salaheem: It's not every day ya get to see an international showdown. Naja Salaheem: Now, the only problem is... Naja Salaheem: How do I convince that ambassador that my mercenaries are superior to her pet puppet? Naja Salaheem: When ya get rrright down to it, my employees are a bunch of useless, no-good... Naja Salaheem: Hm? Naja Salaheem: Well, if it ain't Assault rank Player name. Naja Salaheem: What did ya think of that puppet tussle? Did ya find it amusin'? Did you find it amusing? Most certainly. <----- Chose this option! Not really. Naja Salaheem: Rrreally... Did you find it amusing? Most certainly. Not really. <----- Chose this option! Naja Salaheem: No...? Naja Salaheem: I don't have time for layabout, good-for-nothin' louts just lookin' to entertain themselves! Naja Salaheem: Stop foolin' arrround and get back to work! |}
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