Scenario:Aglovale - A Festival in Wales

A Festival in Wales

Aglovale and (Captain) are making their way around a festival in Wales. A few days prior, Aglovale had summoned Percival and Tor to the castle, requesting their help in gauging the reactions of local merchants to some newly implemented policies. After selecting (Captain) to be his companion for the day, Aglovale visits the festival stalls himself to talk with their owners.

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Aglovale: Good... Relax your shoulders.

Aglovale: I will support your arm.

Aglovale: Aim a little higher. Unlike a real pistol, these bullets do not fly quite as far.

Aglovale: Excellent. Now you can pull the trigger.

Aglovale: Well done, (Captain). As you can see, target practice is not as easy as it seems.

Triumphant, (Captain) receives a prize from the stall owner for successfully knocking down a target at a shooting gallery.

Aglovale: Haha! You certainly look proud of yourself. It seems teaching you personally was a wise choice after all.

A festival is being held in the castle town of Wales, a kingdom under Aglovale's rule. Numerous stalls line the busy streets.

Aglovale and (Captain) have come to the festival by themselves due to a decision made a mere few days prior.

Percival: Aglovale. I have returned.

Tor: As have I, my lord.

Aglovale: Very well. Now that we've assembled, let us begin our discussion.

Percival and Tor have been summoned by Aglovale to Wales Castle.

Aglovale: Firstly, Percival. Since leaving you with overseeing the east district, I've noticed that the expressions of the citizens have become somewhat brighter.

Aglovale: This can be attributed to your hard work. There are minor aspects that can be improved, of course, but the results have been beyond my expectations.

Percival: Thank you. The positive changes are thanks to the cooperation of everyone in the east district. We shall continue tackling the issues at hand together.

Aglovale: Heh, I like the look on your face. The governing of the east district will remain in your hands then, Percival.

Percival: Understood. I will do my utmost so that I may be worthy of overseeing other districts as well in the future.

Aglovale: Now, let's discuss the matter I have called on the both of you for.

Aglovale: Recently, I've implemented new provisional measures to encourage free trade and stimulate activity for the marketplace.

Aglovale: I would like to verify the efficacy of these measures. In order to do that, I believe there is need to listen to the voices of the people firsthand.

Percival: So you've called on us to assist with the inspection of these new measures.

Aglovale: Indeed. I wish to gather the opinions of the people on-site.

Aglovale: However, that is not the only reason I've summoned you here today.

Percival: You wish to make this into an opportunity for future endeavors.

Aglovale: As always, your quick understanding is impeccable.
Will the two of you take on this task?

Percival: Of course.

Tor: I humbly accept.

Aglovale: As the new policies are quite drastic, we must hear what our people have to say.

Aglovale: A festival to commemorate the founding of Wales is to be held soon, correct?

Tor: Yes. Every year, many merchants take the festival as a major business opportunity and set up stalls around the town.

Aglovale: It should be easier to hear their honest opinions at an occasion that does not necessarily adhere to the usual formalities.

Percival: So the plan is to make a visit to the festival and talk to the merchants there.

Aglovale: Exactly. As the festival will be taking place over the course of several days, making daily visits should bear us the fruit we seek.

Aglovale: I'd like the two of you to gauge the people's reactions—Tor from a merchant's point of a view, and Percival from a governing perspective.

Percival: Understood. Leave it to me.

Tor: I will gladly devote myself to the task.

Eventually, the first day of the festival arrives. Percival and Tor head into town to assess the views of the people.

Aglovale: ...

Percival: Aglovale. Tor and I have finished with the preparations and are ready to head into town.

Tor: You have been rather occupied as of late, Lord Aglovale. Perhaps it would be in your best interest to take a short rest.

Aglovale: Ah... Is it time already?
Wait here for a moment.

Percival: ...?

Aglovale: I am ready.

Percival: ...

Tor: A yukata... I was not aware that you had something like this prepared.

Aglovale: Heh. I had an up-and-coming tailor in Wales make one that accommodated my tastes, along with this folding fan.

Aglovale: Surely this guise will allow me to enjoy the festival's atmosphere to the fullest.

Aglovale: Well then. Let us get on with our investigation.

Percival: You intend to join us for the assessment?

Aglovale: What do you mean, Percival? There is no reason to let such an intriguing opportunity escape me.

Percival: So this is what you've been planning all along...

Aglovale: One must look the part first, after all. Interviewing the citizens will remain the main objective.

Aglovale: Still, we may stand out from the crowd if all three of us were to walk together...

Tor: That is true. I worry you and Lord Percival will not be able to proceed through the throng of citizens, who will no doubt be enamored by both of your presence.

Aglovale: I would hate to interrupt the festivities.

Aglovale: Let us split up. The two of you can go together—I'll be fine alone.

Percival: Would it not be best if at least one other person accompanied you for the day?

Tor: My lord, I doubt danger will befall you as your strength is more than enough... but Lord Percival makes a good point.

Aglovale: Hahaha! Yes, I suppose leaving the lord of this kingdom on his own would wound your reputations.

Aglovale: Do we have anyone suitable for accompanying me?

Tor: As this person will be by your side while you gather the people's opinions, it will need to be someone in a position that is appropriate for the role.

Tor: However, it would not be in our interest to choose someone who may appear intimidating to the average citizen. In that case, rather than a guard...

Percival: ...

Aglovale: It seems you have someone in mind, Percival.

Percival: Yes. One name came to me immediately.

Aglovale: Heh. The same idea crossed my mind as well.

Aglovale: Tor. Care to speculate on whom Percival and I speak of?

Tor: Very well... This is merely by intuition, but if I were to make a guess...

Tor: Would it be (Captain)?

Aglovale: Correct. Seems it was too easy of a question for you.
You thought the same, did you not, Percival?

Percival: Yes. (Captain) immediately came to mind.

Aglovale: Wales owes its peace to (Captain). The captain would be more than suitable for the job.

Tor: Then I shall send a request to (Captain) immediately. Hopefully the festival will not have ended before the captain's arrival.

Tor: As for today... may I suggest one of our civil officials to escort you for the day?

Aglovale: Very well. I'll leave the arrangements to you, Tor.

Finally, the last day of the festival comes around.

(Captain) has arrived at Wales to accompany Aglovale to the festival.

Aglovale: Thank you for coming, (Captain). I see you are dressed in a yukata as well.

Aglovale: Today marks the day the House of Wales first swung its axe to cut through the thick trees that once concealed this land.

Aglovale: Though the date is not exact, as there are no official records of the moment. Regardless, the people of Wales have come to celebrate it and that is how this festival came to be.

Aglovale: Today is the final day of festivities. Come, follow me.

When Aglovale turns his back, Tor leans forward to whisper into (Captain)'s ear.

Tor: Recently, Lord Aglovale's days have been immensely occupied with implementing a number of new measures.

Tor: I was thinking that perhaps walking around the festival stalls with you will help Lord Aglovale relax.

(Captain) gives Tor a reassuring nod.

Tor: Thank you, (Captain). You are as dependable as always.

Aglovale: What are you doing, (Captain)? Make haste.

Aglovale and (Captain) step foot onto the main street of the castle town, where countless stalls line the sides.

The captain leads Aglovale around the festival, allowing him to soak in the celebrations and separate himself from his responsibilities for a short while.

Aglovale: Heh, I did not expect to enjoy myself so much at the stalls.

Aglovale: Experiencing how the people of Wales make merry can help me understand them and do better in governing this land.

Aglovale: Come, (Captain). On to the next stall!

The two continue down the bustling street, the clip-clop of their clogs echoing merrily.