Scenario:A Thousand Reasons - Chapter 5: 5th Bout - Episode 3
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A Thousand Reasons - Chapter 5: 5th Bout - Episode 3
Seox warns (Captain) of his discovery regarding Al-Khalid. Vyrn flies off to share the information with Katalina and Vira, leaving Lyria with Jessica to watch the rest of the tournament. Al-Khalid recalls an earlier confrontation with Sierokarte concerning his true objectives.
Seox: ...
After the seventh match, Seox approaches (Captain) in the corridor behind the ring.
Seox: There's a trick to that man's power.
The Eternal's eyes dart to the left and right, checking for anyone within earshot. He lowers his voice so that only (Captain) can hear.
Seox: At the nape of his neck.
(Captain) nods, though unsure what to make of the warning.
Seox: However, I suspect that his greatest strength lies in shaping public opinion.
Seox: Whether you unmask him or allow him to use you, everything will be decided in the ring.
Seox: Watch yourself, (Captain).
Lyria: Shaping public opinion?
Vyrn: I don't think I'm gettin' the whole picture, but he said that in the end it all comes down to the match, right?
(Captain) has returned to the stands to relay Seox's message to Lyria and Vyrn.
Vyrn: We'll leave that up to you, (Captain). Next...
Lyria: Should we let Katalina and Vira know?
Vyrn: Good idea! I'll fly over and fill them in!
Lyria: Thanks, Vyrn!
Vyrn: Wait a minute. If I do, you'll be here all alone.
Vyrn: (Captain)'s gotta head out soon to get ready.
Lyria: Oh, um, I...
Jessica: Well, if it isn't Lyria and Vyrn!
Lyria: Jessica!
Vyrn: Isn't Ayer with you?
Jessica: Ah, no. He's...
Jessica smiles, though her eyes are troubled.
Jessica: I think he wants some time alone to get over his loss.
Vyrn: Oh. He's down in the dumps about it, huh?
Jessica: There's that too, but I get the feeling he has a lot he needs to think about.
Jessica: So I thought I'd join you to watch the rest of the tournament, if you don't mind.
Vyrn: Great! What a relief!
Jessica: A relief?
Lyria: Oh, um... Vyrn has an errand to run, so I was going to be here on my own...
Vyrn: Yeah! 'Cause, uh... (Captain)'s busy... so I didn't wanna leave her here alone!
Jessica: I see.
Jessica glances at the masked (Captain) and smiles.
Jessica: Well then, I'll take care of Lyria.
Vyrn: You're a lifesaver, Jessica! Thanks!
With Jessica keeping Lyria company, Vyrn flies off to find Katalina and Vira while (Captain) leaves to prepare for the semifinals.
Sierokarte: I see. So that's what you're after.
Al-Khalid: I didn't anticipate anyone figuring it out.
Sierokarte: I'll admit, it wasn't what I was expecting.
Sierokarte: I figured it was more along the lines of conquering all of Phantagrande, or seizing control of the skydom's trade.
Al-Khalid: Haha. You're vastly overestimating me.
Sierokarte: Not at all. If you put your mind to it, I think those goals would be easily within your reach.
Al-Khalid: So you say, but here you are standing in my way already.
Al-Khalid: And what do you propose to do, now that you know my intentions?
Sierokarte: Good question... I don't think I can just go along with them.
Al-Khalid: I see. I thought perhaps, as a fellow Harvin, you might understand.
Sierokarte: It's not that I can't see where you're coming from...
Sierokarte: But as we grow up, I think we have to accept that there are just some things we can't have, you know?
Al-Khalid: Say what you will... I've made my choice.
Al-Khalid: I'm afraid I cannot allow you to impede me, so I must insist that you remain here as my guest for a while longer.