Scenario:Platinum Sky II - Chapter 5: Teamwork - Episode 4

Platinum Sky II - Chapter 5: Teamwork - Episode 4

Fehr plans on staying behind at first so as not to slow anyone down, but Meteon gives him a pep talk, convincing him to come along. Meteon then announces that he'll be leaving collision-damaged Blue Orbit behind.

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Having met up with Catherine and the archaeologist in a grotto, the crew discuss their next steps.

The discussion, however, does not progress smoothly.

Fehr: ...

Fehr is sitting on the ground a ways apart from them, gaze downcast.

Meteon: You okay?

Fehr: There's no need to worry about a good-for-nothing amateur like me.

Meteon: You've flown all this way without breaking concentration. It's no wonder you're feeling beat, both mentally and physically.

Fehr: Even then it's pretty obvious how sub-par I am when stacked up to the rest of you.

Fehr: You could've done this all without me.

Meteon: And how's that make you feel?

Fehr: I...

As Fehr grits his teeth in response, Meteon plunks down beside him.

Meteon: You didn't look the least bit troubled when you lost the race.

Meteon: Maybe that's why Maddie said the things he said.

Maddie: You gave up the race in the end. Did you think people wouldn't notice?

Maddie: Psh, I bet you never even planned on winning.

Meteon: You really look like it bothers you now though.

Fehr: ...

Fehr: I didn't think I actually stood a chance of winning the race.

Fehr: My father's fame might garner me attention, but in the end I'm still a rookie. Pinning your hopes on me is a surefire way to set yourself up for disappointment.

Fehr: You probably wouldn't understand. Considering you've won every race since your debut.

Meteon: ...

Fehr: Don't let a lightweight like me drag you down, especially not in a situation like this.

Fehr: ...
My dad died racing in a storm.

Meteon: That's... gotta weigh heavy.

Fehr: I love flying in my speedship. I can't think of anything I enjoy more.

Fehr: But at the same time, I know exactly how dangerous it can be. That's why...

Fehr: I'd like you to leave me behind here.

With a deep sigh, Fehr hangs his head.

Meteon: No matter how hard the going gets or how desperate you start to feel, the pro racer always grips the control stick, ready for the next race...

Following a brief silence, Fehr lifts his eyes.

Fehr: That's what Maddie said...

Maddie: No matter how many times I got knocked down, no matter how depressing it was...

Maddie: I'd get right back up and train twice as hard for the next race, ready to grip the control stick again.

Maddie: That's what a pro racer does.

Meteon: It was only recently that I started to see for myself what that really means.

Meteon: The heats of the previous PSC gave me my first taste of defeat.

Meteon: Even now, I can't say I've gotten over it entirely. Just thinking back on it makes my stomach twist and turn.

Meteon: But when I got into Blue Orbit again after that loss and gripped the control stick...

Meteon: It felt as if that was the moment I really earned the right to call myself a racer.

Fehr: There's more to it than meets the eye, I see...

Meteon: I chose the path of a pro racer.

Meteon: And that means pushing forward with my speedship, come what may.

Meteon: I know it won't be easy, but I'm going to hold my head up high and keep doing what I do best.

Meteon's voice is surprisingly calm, yet perhaps that is why his words hit home for Fehr.

Fehr: A racer's pride...

Meteon: I know what we're up against here isn't a race.

Meteon: But it's something that only we racers can handle.

Meteon: To be completely honest though, I have to admit there's someone who's had a huge influence on me.

Meteon grins, glancing over at (Captain), who is speaking with Catherine.

Fehr: That skyfarer?

Meteon: Mm-hm. (Captain)'s special, in more ways than one.

Meteon: Anyhow, I'm gonna keep going forward.

Meteon: What will you do?

Fehr: ...

Fehr: I'm coming too.

Meteon: That's the spirit!

With a confident smile, Meteon calls out to the others.

Meteon: Hey! You guys should hear this too.

Vyrn: Hm? What is it?

Meteon: About our next move...

Meteon: I'm going to leave Blue Orbit behind.