Scenario:A Tale of Kindled Bonds - Opening
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A Tale of Kindled Bonds - Opening
Once upon a time, a small girl is taken against her will and trapped to become a research subject. Only the thought that a kindred spirit survives in the room next to hers keeps her going. The continued experiments take their toll on her body, but before her life fades, something in the next room regains a sense of self and splits its body to save her.
A long, long time ago, in a distant land...
A young girl lived.
???: ...
Kidnapped and held in a sunless room, she shivered from both cold and fear.
???: Sniffle...
But a quiet sound interrupted her thoughts.
???: Eep!
???: Was that... from next door? Who...
???: Um... Is someone there?
Straining her ears, she sensed the presence of another from the other side of the wall.
???: They took you too... didn't they?
???: Are you scared? I know I am...
???: U-um... I'm Shinsha.
Shinsha: Whoever you are... It's dark and cold here, but...
Shinsha: At least you're not alone. So don't be scared, okay? We'll be fine!
The girl placed her cheek against the wall, trying to give the stranger courage.
But little did she know...
That what waited on the other side was no person.
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It was a boneless mass without a heart. A failure never meant to be realized.
Shinsha: Are you feeling okay? I wasn't hurt, but maybe you were...
Shinsha: Sorry... If you're in pain, I guess I can't help much...
Shinsha: But... How about I tell you a story? Listening might take your mind off everything.
Shinsha: Which one to tell though... Umm...
Determined to keep her spirits up, she shared many tales with her silent neighbor.
She continued to do so, despite the procedures forced on her.
Shinsha: I'm okay... That wasn't so bad. Better than the other day... Um, never mind.
Shinsha: How about you? Are you okay?
Shinsha: If only I had some nectar...
Shinsha: It's a sweet and tasty drink that heals any injury or sickness.
Shinsha: But it's only for special people... like heroes and gods...
Shinsha: When bad people drink it... it turns into poison...
The passing days eroded her body, yet she continued to keep faith that her silent neighbor existed.
Shinsha: Thank you... for listening... to me...
Shinsha: Because you're here, I...
Her heart never wavered, so long as she kept believing she had a friend.
But her body was another story.
Shinsha: ...
Her sole comfort was the time she shared with her friend, as her mana and blood were drained.
Shinsha: It's okay... I'm... still here...
Shinsha: What story... should I tell next... How about...
Shinsha: ...
???: ...
But there was merit to the many days she spent believing in her friend.
???: ...
When her breathing slowed, another being was stirred into action.
It slipped from its resting place and slid into her cell from the narrow opening used for oxygen.
Shinsha: ...
???: ...
???: Shi...
???: Shinsha...
Shinsha: ...
Her story was nearing its end.
???: ...
But the formless being, a remnant of what once was, refused to let it finish.
The being carved up its own flesh, shaping it into the organs and bones that she was missing, and applied them to her body.
Shinsha: ...
???: Shinsha...
In a place devoid of blue skies, a young girl made a friend.
And a new story began.