Scenario:The Doss! End of the Line Farewell Tour - Chapter 4: Deathwing - Episode 1

The Doss! End of the Line Farewell Tour - Chapter 4: Deathwing - Episode 1

During Aoidos's clash with the pair, he sees a memory of a man and woman at wit's end over a mute child, and this pushes him further over the edge, to the pair's pleasure. However, Aoidos is able to snap out of his delirium, causing the two unknown assailants to leave so they can come up with a new plan to draw out Aoidos's true nature.

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Benjamin's Mom: Benjamin, honey? Do you want to make a wish?

Benjamin's Dad: It can be anything. Go on.

Benjamin: ...

Benjamin's Mom: What are we going to do with that boy? Kids his age should be talking by now...

Benjamin's Dad: Be patient, dear. It'll happen when he's ready.

Benjamin's Mom: Don't tell me it doesn't bother you. Like the day he was born? Every baby cries, but he didn't let out a peep.

Benjamin's Mom: That midwife was right, you know. It's a curse—

Benjamin's Dad: Hush!

Benjamin: ...

Aoidos: Ngh...

Aoidos: Graaaaah!

Valentin: Yesss! Those eyes... That voice!

Valentin: Slice me! Abuse me! Come back to us, Benjamin!

Aoidos: Kahaha...

Valentin: Take my life away from meee!

Aoidos: Aah?

Aoidos obliges and thrusts the sword into the man's chest.

Valentin: Augh!

Aoidos: Kahaha...

Justin: Well, that's odd.

Valentin: I know! Benjamin was way crueler than this! Stab deeper! Drive that blade!

Aoidos: Aaah... Aaah?

Justin: Huh... Slapping a cheap trinket into his hand isn't going to free the beast.

Valentin: Let's not be hasty! This really hurts, I swear! Just stab me a little deeper, Benjamin!

Aoidos: ...!

Somehow the man's voice brings Aoidos back to his senses. He's horrified to see his hand wrapped around the hilt of a sword protruding from the stranger's torso.

Valentin: What's wrong? Don't stop now!

Aoidos: What... the heck... am I doing?

Valentin: C'mon, Benjamin!

Aoidos: Huh?

Justin: Forget it, Valentin. It's over.

The non-injured man's voice drips with disdain as he eyes Aoidos.

Aoidos: What did I just see?

Justin: How am I supposed to know what goes on inside that skull of yours?

Justin: Did you get a peek of the past? A glimpse of the real you, with all the hate and resentment it entails? Music is simply a means of expressing yourself.

Aoidos: ...

Justin: That's it for today, Valentin. We're out of here. Time to come up with a different plan.

Valentin: What a letdown. Here's hoping you cut my life short next time, Benjamin.

Valentin: That sword of yours leaves a lasting... impression on me.

Aoidos: ...

Still unable to move, Aoidos can only watch as the two men walk away.