Scenario:Festival of Falling Flame - Ending

Festival of Falling Flame - Ending

Now with the whole Phoenix fiasco behind them, Richard challenges Therese to a duel—only to suffer a humiliating loss. He wallows in his misfortune at first, but the flames of passion burn bright again when De La Fille walks by with a compliment.

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Phoenix: Screeech!

Richard: Y-you did it!

Phoenix: Gah, insolent worms! I shall not forget this outrage!

Phoenix: Ye who have sullied my magnificent form, know this: I shall have my revenge!

Phoenix: When the time comes... you shall feel... my infernal wrath!

Vyrn: We did it, (Captain)! Port Breeze is finally safe again!

Spectator 1: Whoa! You guys were incredible!

Katalina: When did they...

Katalina: Hehe, I guess I shouldn't be surprised. This is the sort of thing they live for.

Spectator 2: Amazing! Bravo! That was sooo cool!

Spectator 3: Wow, that lizard's not bad!

Vyrn: I ain't no lizard! Why does everyone keep saying that?

Katalina: Hahaha... I'm not sure how, but I think we've made it to the big-time.

Therese: Er...

Richard: ...!
T-Therese?

Therese: You... You saved me. Again. Thank you so much.

Therese: And of course... I'm grateful for your help taking down the monsters, but there's something else I want to thank you for...

Therese: The dueling competition was ruined, but you gave the spectators a show to remember. Thank you.

Vyrn: Actually if anyone deserves your thanks, it's this guy.

Richard: What?

Therese: Erm, if there's anything I can do to repay you, please do let me know.

(Captain) and company watch as Richard takes a step forward toward Therese.

Richard: W-w-w-well... I...

Lyria: You can do it, Richard!

Richard: E-ever since coming to this town and b-bumping into you... I-I've fallen for you hard!

Richard: M-maybe... Maybe you would go out on a date with me?

Vyrn: Whoa! He actually said it!

Therese: !

Richard: P-p-please?

Therese: ...

Therese: W-well, considering we're on the Casino Liner and dueling is my calling... M-maybe if you beat me in a duel...

She makes it clear that a duel needs to happen. The crew follows Therese to the arena so that she and Richard can fight it out.

Richard: ...!

Vyrn: Go for it, Slick Rich! You've got this!

Lyria: You go, Richard!

And so the curtain rises on Richard's curious tale of love...

Only to fall moments later.

Therese: Pah! You want to go out with me? I would never go out with someone as weak as you! Get lost!

Burly Man: Whoa! Now there's the Therese we know and love!

Richard: H-how could you...

Richard: Hic...

Vyrn: Geez... That's harsh...

Katalina: A fatal blow, to be sure.

Lyria: Wow, Therese sure is tough.

Richard: N-ngh... I... I guess everyone's luck runs out eventually.

Richard: I was getting so lucky with the cards—it had to catch up with me sooner or later.

???: Indeed, it was bad luck. Entering into a duel with that woman will change anyone's fortunes.

Richard: ...!

???: But never fear. You never know what's waiting just around the corner.

Richard: What a beautiful woman... There's no doubt about it—this must be...

Richard: Fate!

The flames of love can never die—from the ashes they shall rise again like the Phoenix.

Festival of Falling Flame
The End