Scenario:Dante and Freiheit - Black Cat, Freedom Beckons
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Black Cat, Freedom Beckons
Dante is training with a mysterious black cat in a remote area. He ponders their encounter and fondly recalls how the cat stood on two feet, ready to fight with the staff he possessed. This cat taught him to throw away his preconception that animals as majestic as the feline would not be able to wield such a weapon. It was then that Dante became the cat's pupil.
Cat with Cane: Meorw...
A cat's small cry echoes on a mountain path far from any society.
The mysterious black cat grips a staff that extends far beyond its own height and sets its sights on a matatabby tree.
Cat with Cane: Meooorw!
The skilled cat swings its weapon and strikes a branch from the tree.
Dante: Well done!
Cat with Cane: Meorw...
Cobra: Hiss!
Dante: Urgh!
Dante strikes down a cobra behind the black cat.
Cat with Cane: ...
As if to reward Dante for ending the snake's life, the black cat gives the matatabby branch to him.
Dante: I humbly accept this gift...
Boar: Oiiink!
Dante: Hm?
Cat with Cane: Hiss! Meorw!
Dante: My, my... Incredible as always, Lord Freiheit!
Dante turns to see an unconscious boar.
Dante: Caught me off-guard that one did... Thank you again.
Cat with Cane: Meorw.
The flawless battle partaken in by the man and cat gives rise to a strong mutual trust.
Weeks earlier.
The Grandcypher drifts through a cloudless sky.
Dante walks on the deck carrying food for the cats in his room.
Dante: The ladies and lords are surely hungry. I must make haste...
???: Meorw...
Dante: Hm?
Dante is taken by the sound of a cat crying. Then he sees a small black shadow dash by him.
Dante: Is that...
The black shadow is actually a cat Dante has never seen before.
???: Hiss...
Dante: And who might you be?
Dante: Gasp! That chicken breast!
Dante realizes that the chicken he had prepared for Rivera and the other cats is now gone.
???: Meorw.
With the white meat in its mouth, the black cat swiftly makes its escape.
Dante: Wait!
The Grandcypher is currently high in the skies.
Dante looks at the great blue, and a chill runs down his spine.
Dante: That cat may not know how far we have risen into the air. He might even try to jump off...
Dante: I must do everything in my power to protect him!
Dante takes the remaining food with him as he gives chase to the mysterious black cat.
Dante: So this is where you hid... As long as you're safe, that's all that matters.
The black cat has fled into the ship's pantry to feast on its stolen meal.
Mysterious Cat: Hiss.
The cat is on guard and appears poised to enter into battle should the necessity arise.
Dante: Do not worry. I will make no claim to the food you've taken.
Dante: But may I ask... what circumstances have brought you onto this ship?
The cat ignores Dante and continues eating.
Dante: As you may be aware, we are on an airship flying very high in the sky.
Dante: It may be dangerous for you to be alone, so if it suits you, I will lead you to my room...
Dante speaks gently as he draws closer to the cat.
But what happens next is beyond anything Dante expects.
Mysterious Cat: Hiss...
Mysterious Cat: Meooorw!
Dante: What!
The black cat stands on two feet and, as if daring Dante to take another step, demonstrates his mastery of the staff.
Mysterious Cat: ...
Dante is left speechless.
Dante: ...!
Mysterious Cat: Meorw!
In that moment I became aware of just how little I knew.
There was no way a cat could do such a thing. That is what my narrow mind had decided, and I was ashamed of myself for such preconceptions.
That is how I met my new mentor and friend, Lord Freiheit.