Scenario:Dante and Freiheit - For Cats, Liberty, and Dante

For Cats, Liberty, and Dante

The master of freedom, Freiheit, approaches Dante as always, but with troubling news: he will be leaving the Grandcypher when it lands on the next island. Dante asks to accompany him and leaves his collections of cats behind with (Captain).

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Dante: Days have passed since meeting Lord Freiheit.

Dante: His freedom was something I could not keep my eyes off of.

Freiheit: ...

Mewmew: Mew, mew.

Dante: Clear skies...

Dante: Lady Mewmew seeks warmth and has come to curl up against the resting Lord Freiheit.

Freiheit: Meorw.

Dante: Lord Freiheit does not permit such action and leaves.

Dante: Freedom. There is nothing that fetters them.

Freiheit: Sniff, sniff...

Dante: Cloudy skies with a chance of rain...

Dante: Lord Freiheit comes into my room and shows an interest in my electric heater.

Dante: He observes that Lord Mukuta is already nestled warmly beneath it.

Mukuta: Mi-ow.

Freiheit: Meorw...

Dante: The choice to respect others is a necessary one in order to avoid needless strife and live a life true to oneself.

Dante: Freedom. There is nothing that fetters them.

Freiheit: Nom... Nom...

Rivera: Meow.

Dante: Rain...

Dante: Lord Rivera pays Lord Freiheit a visit in the pantry where he is dining.

Dante: There is nothing to be said. They both exist together in one place at one time.

Dante: Freedom. There is nothing that fetters them.

Some time has passed since Lord Freiheit and Dante have come to know one another.

As usual, Dante is preparing meals for the cats.

Dante: Here you are.

Dante: For Lord Rivera, a meal served with dried bonito shavings.

Rivera: Meow.

Dante: For Lady Aselia, turkey breast as requested.

Aselia: Mrow.

Dante: For Lord Mukuta, crispy turkey skin.

Mukuta: Mi-ow.

Dante: For Lady Mewmew and Lady Afaka, minced chicken breast with milk.

Mewmew: Mew, mew.

Afaka: Mrow.

Dante: For Lord Vapaus, a popular boiled dish with shaving and a hint of albacore.

Vapaus: Reow.

Dante: Please partake.

After introducing each of the dishes, Dante readies one last meal in hand and prepares to head off.

Freiheit: Meorw.

Dante: Hm?

Dante: Lord Freiheit!

Dante: So you were with the others. I was just on my way to the pantry to deliver your food.

Dante: Will you be dining here today?

Freiheit: Meorw.

Dante: Well then... Here is your tender chicken breast as requested.

Freiheit: Meorw.

Freiheit: ...

Rivera: ...

Mewmew: ...

Dante: Heh heh... It looks like everyone is eating well.

Dante: To see the looks on your faces as you feast with pleasure on the food prepared by my hand is reward enough.

After eating, each of the cats take to their respective corners to rest.

Freiheit: Meorw.

Freiheit approaches Dante after he finishes his meal.

This is a rare occurrence, as Freiheit typically disappears after finishing his food.

Dante: Lord Freiheit, how may I help you?

Freiheit: Meoorw...

Dante: I see...

Freiheit: Meoorrw...

Dante: What! Your mother... And siblings...

Freiheit: Meorw.

Dante: Oh... The tragedy that befell your home...

Lord Freiheit goes into great detail, and Dante displays a range of emotions as the many ups and downs of his story unfold.

Dante: I... understand...

Dante: Then... You will seek your freedom on the next island we land on. Of course, that is your prerogative...

Dante: What manner of vile ailurophile would I be to even try to stop you... Nay, I would never—

Freiheit: Meorw, meorw.

Dante: Gasp! Your kind words are wasted on me...

Dante: I am truly in your debt for all that you have taught me through our daily training.

Dante: But...

Rivera: Meow.

Dante: You... mean... It's all right?

Vapaus & Mukuta: Miii-ow.

Mewmew & Afaka: Mew.

Dante: What a wondrous gift!

Dante: I am unworthy of such kindness. But I will push forward with all of your support.

Dante: Lord Freiheit... I wish to learn what freedom means to you!

Freiheit: Meorw.

Dante: Teach... Teach me your ways!

Freiheit: Meorw.

Having decided on something larger than life, Dante makes his way over to (Captain).

Dante: And with that, I will be leaving the ship when next we land.

Vyrn: You're leaving no matter what?

Dante: Yes. I cannot afford to pass up an opportunity to learn another way of freedom.

Dante: The tale to unfold with my lesson will no doubt be one of peril.

Lyria: And... Will you be taking Rivera and the others with you? On such a dangerous mission...

Dante: That's exactly what I've come to discuss, Lyria.

Lyria: Huh?

Dante: (Captain), may I implore you...

Dante: To watch after my family until the day I return?

Vyrn: What!

Vyrn: Hold up! You're gonna leave all the furballs behind? Are you kidding?

Dante: I cannot endanger their lives for my own selfish gains...

Dante: But they have given me their blessing to go on this journey...

Dante: (Captain), there are few who I would entrust them to. But I know you would look after them with the upmost care.

Dante: I beg you.

Lyria: So... the cats know you're going to leave them behind?

Dante: They do. They understand my circumstances and have given me full permission.

Lyria: I see... Well, I'll be sad to see you go...

Lyria: But I understand why you have to leave!

Lyria: Just... come back as soon as you can, okay?

Vyrn: What she said.

Dante: Lyria, Vyrn. I thank you for your kindness towards my ladies and lords.

Dante: (Captain)...

Dante: What say you?

Dante bows in respect.

(Captain) understands that there is no greater show of trust than for Dante to leave his beloved cats in the crew's care.

1. Okay.
2. Meow.

Choose: Okay.

(Captain) gladly accepts Dante's request.

Dante: Thank you...

(Captain) and Dante exchange a spirited handshake.

Go to "Continue 1"

Choose: Meow.

Dante: Perfection.

Dante: Thank you, (Captain).

That Dante leaves without showing any sadness stings just a little bit.

Continue 1

When the crew arrive at the next island's port, Dante and Freiheit say their goodbyes.

For Cats, Liberty, and Dante: Scene 2

During their training, Freiheit recounts his tragic past. He explains that the permanent loss he feels in his heart over his late family and his need for a safe place have caused him to perpetually seek somewhere he can call home.

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Dante: Let us go!

Freiheit: Meorw...

Dante: As a child, Lord Freiheit lost his family to famine.

Dante: His mother abandoned his too-weak-to-survive younger siblings and put everything she had in protecting Lord Freiheit to the end.

Dante: To fill the void left by his family, Lord Freiheit went in search of more peaceful lands.

Dante: He went from island to island by stowing away on public airships and ultimately became a vagabond. But the tragedy that was his life was not over just yet.

Dante: Deceived by humans, tempted by cat toys, dragged into other cats' territorial disputes...

Dante: Yet he continued his quest.

Dante: One of his trips to a new island led to a fateful encounter.

Freiheit finds himself on Micenos Island.

Young Freiheit: Pant... Pant...

Torajiro: Hm...

Bad Kitty 1: Boss... We failed you...

Bad Kitty 2: He's a... monster!

Young Freiheit: Spit... Huff... Huff...

Torajiro: No stranger to a claw fight, I see...

Young Freiheit: Humph... You didn't think these losers could take me out, did you?

Torajiro: Ha. What a hot-blooded animal you are.

Torajiro: But I wonder how long you'll last.
Throw him in the cage.

Torajiro: Oh... There's no one left to do that...

Young Freiheit: Do... it your damn self!

Torajiro: Let's not rush things. When you've had a chance to rest, I'll show you what I can do.

Torajiro: So save the swagger until you can prove that you can beat me.

Young Freiheit: Humph...

Torajiro: Hahaha. You went crazy out there.

Young Freiheit: They asked for it, trying to make off with my dinner like that.

Before Torajiro and Freiheit lay many bested goons.

Young Freiheit: This world is eat or be eaten. If you wanna try to take what's mine, I'll be happy to fight you, too.

Freiheit consumes his food with pride.

Torajiro: You're no better than when you first arrived on the island. Still just a hothead.

Young Freiheit: Hurry up and get to the point, old man. I ain't got time for speeches.

Torajiro: Of course not. Have you reconsidered my proposal? Will you join us?

Young Freiheit: Ugh. That again?

Young Freiheit: How' bout you stop chasing my tail and go find yourself a honey or two instead?

Torajiro: C'mon, I'll make it worth your while. And Butch Catsidy will give you a name.

Torajiro: With talent like yours, you'll have hundreds of cats under your bidding. Whaddya say?

Young Freiheit: What? You think I care about that kinda crap?

Young Freiheit: And another thing, every time you open your mouth all you ever say is "Butch Catsidy this" and "Butch Catsidy that." What, you got a thing for older women?

Torajiro: Whatever you say about me is fine, but if you dare speak ill of her...

Young Freiheit: Ain't nobody said nothing bad about her. You delusional old fart...

Torajiro: So what will it be?

Young Freiheit: Geez... I like the air here, so I plan to stay a bit longer.

Young Freiheit: But I ain't joining you! I'm a free feline, and I do what I want.

Torajiro: Chuckle... The nerve...

Torajiro decides to leave the powerful and charismatic Freiheit to his own devices...

Although he was never officially a part of their group, through various interactions their bonds grew deeper.

Bad Kitty 1: Hey, mate! Hehe! Have some of these mice we caught out east.

Young Freiheit: Huh? These should be for Torajiro, right?

Young Freiheit: Don't be giving me stuff meant for other cats.

Bad Kitty 1: But I look up to you! So take these! But don't tell Torajiro!

Young Freiheit: Right... Thanks.

The bond between Freiheit and the local gang temporarily helped mend his broken heart.

But those pieces would not stay together for long.

Freiheit began to feel that the blind loyalty which Torajiro the Cat paid to Butch Catsidy, and the effect that had on the group, was not right.

Young Freiheit: A family... shouldn't need to be ruled by force...

Young Freiheit: This place... can't help me fill this hole either...

A fateful day soon comes, when an airship traveling to another island arrives.

Freiheit says farewell to Micenos Island and to Torajiro's group.

Just before he departs, a voice calls out to him.

Torajiro: You're leaving?

Young Freiheit: Yeah. Sure am.

Freiheit does not turn to face him.

Torajiro: Right...

Torajiro: But tell me... What drives you? What makes your gears turn?

Young Freiheit: Are you seriously asking me that now?

Torajiro: You're needed, you're respected, and you could lead.

Torajiro: Any cat would gladly marry you too!

Torajiro: Why... are you throwing that away?

Young Freiheit: ...

Torajiro: If you were by Butch Catsidy's side... You could have it all... So why?

Young Freiheit: That ain't who I am.

Young Freiheit: I'm not a follower. I don't ask permission to live.

Young Freiheit: So what do I live for, you ask?

Young Freiheit: I live to live.

Torajiro: ...!

Young Freiheit: This world is do or die.

Young Freiheit: And... I choose to do whatever the hell I want! I choose freedom!

Torajiro: Freedom?

Young Freiheit: I owe you one. And Butch Catsidy too...

Young Freiheit: But I can't let other cats tell me how to live my life!

Young Freiheit: Forgive me.

Without ever turning to face Torajiro, Freiheit leaves Micenos Island.

For Cats, Liberty, and Dante: Scene 3

Before Freiheit left the Grandcypher, he exchanged words with Rivera and the other felines. He told them that to have true freedom, he would need to break the shackles of his past. Now Freiheit finds himself on an adventure full of monsters with Dante.

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Freiheit abandons his brief happiness and sets sail in search of power.

He never finds a permanent home, but one day finds the art of the staff.

Freiheit: I was so hungry...

Freiheit: And I wanted to get this thing... but it was so high...

Rivera: ...

Freiheit: To get something high up, you need something long, right?

Freiheit: And then it all just kinda came together for me with this staff.

Rivera: For what reason do you pursue strength?

Freiheit: Why do I wanna get stronger? To be free.

Rivera: Does that mean you are not free now?

Freiheit: I still feel like the kid trapped in that hole in the ground with my mom...

Freiheit: Until I can save that kitten stuck down there, I'll never be free.

Rivera: You seem to have become quite accustomed to life on this ship, or am I mistaken?

Freiheit: You're not wrong... There's nothing bad about this life, and I like Dante and everything...

Freiheit: I've been to a lot of places and met a lot of people, but no one like him...

Rivera: ...

Freiheit: And I like this "Freiheit" name he calls me by.

Freiheit: But I have to fight to live.

Freiheit: I need to know what it is that I'm missing.

Freiheit: That's why I've chosen to find my freedom on the next island.

Rivera: I see. Dante will be saddened by your departure. As of late, you are the one he pays the most attention to.

Freiheit: Really? That's always nice to hear.

Vapaus: Huh? I didn't peg you for the nice-guy type.

Vapaus: I wouldn'ta thought you'd let Dante go with you on your search for freedom.

Freiheit: I do owe him a lot. It's not like I could just say no.

Freiheit: Plus whether or not he comes is his choice anyways.

Aselia: Huh... You try to sound unattached, but that's not really how you feel...

Mukuta: Whatever Dante decides is his choice. We shouldn't have a say.

Afaka: But... Who's going to feed me?

Mewmew: He's not going alone! I'm hitting the road with him!

Rivera: Silence. It is as Mukuta says.

Rivera: We must respect whatever Dante decides. We must encourage him to make his own choice. Do you understand, Afaka, Mewmew?

Afaka: Roger... I'll get my meals from (Captain).

Mewmew: Aww... You're no fun!
But as long as you warm me up at night, I won't complain.

Rivera: Gulp...

Mukuta: Tragic...

And so Dante and Freiheit begin their perilous journey.

Though they seldom exchange words, the bond between them grows stronger.

Freiheit: Mraaaow!

However, Freiheit begins to show signs of extreme aggression and takes on a much more savage appearance.

He begins to attack even benevolent monsters and the smallest, most harmless of animals.

Dante: There is something close by...

Wind Rabbit: ...!

Dante: Now! Fight with me, Lord Freiheit!

Freiheit: Mraaaow!

Dante: No monster will get in the way of our freedom!

For Cats, Liberty, and Dante: Scene 4

Freiheit's blood pumps furiously through him like a true animal as he attacks anything in his way. But a cat of the opposite gender seems to tame him. Freiheit leaves with the female of his species and returns months later with kitties in tow. His true freedom found at last, Freiheit and his new family return to the Grandcypher with Dante.

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Freiheit: Wheeze... Wheeze...

Dante and Freiheit work in a synchronized manner to slay the monster.

However Freiheit shows no sign of relent.

Dante: Pitiful bunny...

Female Cat: Mew...

Dante: Hm?

A cat of the opposite sex appears before Freiheit and Dante.

Her eyes fall on Freiheit, and she begins to walk closer to him rubbing her head against his fur.

Dante: Such a striking beauty for these forsaken lands.

Female Cat: Mew...

Freiheit: Meorw.

Female Cat: Mew...

Freiheit: Meooorw...

Freiheit is speaking intently with the female cat.

And then the two leave.

Dante: Are they...

Freiheit turns to Dante and says everything with one purr.

Freiheit: Meorw.

Dante: ...!

Dante understands and accepts his reality.

Months pass.

In that time Dante trains in accordance with everything that Freiheit taught him.

The result of his effort is a new skill.

Dante: Muhaa!

Dante: Seyyaa!

Dante: Haaiyaa!

???: Meorw.

Although lost in training, Dante's mind registers the long lost voice.

He turns to face where the sound came from and finds Freiheit.

Dante: Lord Freiheit... I see you have been well...

Freiheit: Meorw.

Female Cat: Mew...

Dante: And my lady as well.

Dante: Meeting you both again is a great honor.

Dante then hears the cries of two younger animals.

Dante: Oh my! Could this be!

From behind Freiheit comes two kittens.

Freiheit: Meorw.

Dante: Lord Freiheit... you have found your freedom at last!

Dante lets a tear fall at the sight of new hope born into the world.

Freiheit: Meorw.

Dante: I... could not take all the credit...

Dante: Following in the steps of your training has led me to unlock another talent.

Dante: I owe this growth to you...

Freiheit: Meorw.

Dante: Are you sure?

Dante: Then let us return... together!

A series of mysterious encounters have led Dante to find new strength.

Having discovered a new form of freedom, and with new teachers in tow, Dante heads back to the Grandcypher.

Rivera and the others are among the first to happily welcome his return.

And Freiheit's new family finds a safe place to call home by Dante's side.