Scenario:Milleore and Sahli Lao - Mercenary Pride
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Mercenary Pride
Eager to prove their worth, Sahli Lao and Milleore ask that they alone be allowed to deal with a bandit threat. After receiving consent, they immediately launch an attack on enemy territory. The bandit leader, however, isn't fazed at their assault.
The crew accepts an assignment from a village to eliminate a band of former mercenaries-turned-bandits.
Milleore and Sahli Lao, after hearing the details of the assignment, have a proposal for the captain.
Milleore: Hey, (Captain). Do you think you can leave the next mission to me and Lao?
Milleore not in crew
Milleore is a skilled mercenary who appears cold and reserved, but is actually quite passionate at heart.
After working with her for a security assignment and seeing her capabilities firsthand, the crew decided to hire her full-time.
Vyrn: Hm? You two look really gung ho about this. What's the deal?
Sahli Lao: You know how we helped Sturm and Drang transport that merchant's cargo the other day?
Sahli Lao not in crew
Sahli Lao is a former soldier who was raised in the same hometown as Milleore.
When she failed a promotion exam due to a mistake stemming from timidity, she went on an adventure to toughen herself up and met the crew along the way.
Sahli Lao: We had our hands full with holding the monsters off and couldn't do much else... The job fell apart after that too.
Sahli Lao: After talking it out between me and Milly, we decided this upcoming mission would be the perfect chance to test our skills and see what we can really do for the crew!
Milleore: They don't need to know that, Lao.
Lyria: Oh, but you two are already a huge help to the crew! We couldn't have gotten past that situation without your help!
Milleore: I appreciate the sentiment, but this is a problem that affects our pride.
Milleore: If we can't perform up to standard, then we don't deserve to be in this crew.
Milleore: That's why we'd like you to evaluate our abilities and see if we're really worth keeping on, (Captain).
Sahli Lao: Considering it's been a while since we first joined up, this is as good a time as ever for a performance review.
Milleore: In other words, we'd like you to decide on our contract renewal based on the results of this mission.
Vyrn: If you two are that determined, then I don't see any problem leavin' it to ya. Whaddya say, (Captain)?
Choose: I expect great things from you.
Milleore: We'll earn our keep. Nothing more, nothing less.
Sahli Lao: We'll do our best to make you proud, (Captain)!
Choose: Don't push yourselves too hard.
Milleore: No worries there. We mercenaries value staying alive above all else. You can count on us to come back in one piece.
Sahli Lao: Truth is, Milly wants to continue traveling with you guys—
Milleore: Lao...
Sahli Lao: Haha. Anyway, we'll be sure to stay safe.
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Faced with their fiery determination, (Captain) decides to leave the bandit cleanup mission to them.
The crew arrives at the designated village.
Milleore and Sahli Lao venture forth into bandit territory, where a battle ensues.
Bandit 1: Blast it! Shifty little rascals!
Milleore: Pay attention.
Bandit 1: ...!
Milleore makes use of the tricky terrain, getting the drop on a bandit and rendering him immobile with a few well-placed arrows around his footing.
Bandit 1: Tch, had me worried for nothing! Do you even know how to aim that thi—
Sahli Lao: My turn!
Bandit 1: Urgh!
Peeking out from behind a boulder to shoot an extra-large arrow is Sahli Lao. It lands firmly in the bandit's chest, who passes out.
Sahli Lao runs over to her companion.
Sahli Lao: We did it, Milly!
Milleore: Nice work, Lao. You're sharper than ever.
Sahli Lao: Haha, my hands are a bit shaky with anxiety though.
Sahli Lao: You stop our enemies from moving with a flurry of arrows, giving me the chance to land a clean hit...
Sahli Lao: This strategy works so well because of our trust in each other. There's no way this mission can go wrong!
Milleore: Don't you think you're speaking of trust too lightly?
Sahli Lao: Not at all. For comrades in arms, trust is everything.
Milleore: Comrades in arms, eh?
Sahli Lao: Haha, there's no need to be bashful about it. It's not like anyone is listening in.
Milleore: Lao... If you're done teasing me, then we need to continue the assault while the enemy is dazed.
Sahli Lao: Right!
Employing their highly effective tactic, the two continue to take out the opposition.
The bandits grow irritated at seeing their numbers dwindle.
Bandit Leader: Damn it! Someone finish 'em off already!
Bandit 2: Boss! We've lost half our members, and nothing we do seems to be working!
Bandit 2: It won't be long before we're wiped out...
Bandit Leader: Punks in the village must've hired some top dog mercs!
Bandit Leader: Who are they exactly!
Bandit 2: A unit of two bow-wielding pipsqueaks!
Bandit Leader: What the... Tell me more.
Bandit 2: One of them dual wields crossbows, while the other one uses a single giant crossbow.
A spark of recognition shines in the bandit leader's eyes as he takes in this description.
Bandit Leader: Heheh... I think I know this pair. Ooh, this is gonna be fun.
Bandit Leader: We'll teach them not to push their luck! It's time to fight back, boys!
The bandit leader speaks those foreboding words with a triumphant grin.