Scenario:Soriz - Unforgettable Spot

Unforgettable Spot

(Captain) and company visit some hot springs in the craggy mountains where Soriz used to train. As Katalina and Soriz argue over his interest in spying on the women's baths, the crew is accosted by thugs.

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(Captain)'s crew has been working way too hard lately and is more than a little tired.

Soriz suggests that they visit a hot spring in the mountains where he used to train, so they head there.

Katalina: Hey, are you even listening to me, Soriz? Pay attention!

Soriz: Oh, I hear you loud and clear. You don't want me spying on you while you bathe, right?

Rosetta: My, my... Are you going to give up that easily?

Soriz: Huh? Who said anything about giving up?

Katalina: What in the... Have you not listened to a word I said?

Soriz: Oh, such a terrifying expression... Way too scary for such a beautiful face!

Katalina: Sigh... I wouldn't have to make this face if you behaved like a gentleman for a change.

Soriz: Sorry Katalina, but even for you, I can't change who I am.

Soriz: The quest for true manliness is every boy's destiny, from the day of his birth!

Soriz: Why, you ask? Because the key to true manliness lies in ceaseless striving!

Io: Sigh... Looks like a nice, relaxing dip in a hot spring is out of the question.

Soriz: Don't you worry your head, little lady. Even I have standards.

Io: Hey! What the heck is that supposed to—

Soriz: Quiet for a sec. (Captain), you wouldn't happen to feel a set of prying eyes, would you?

1. You mean another peeping Tom?
2. Indeed I do...

Choose: You mean another peeping Tom?

Soriz: No, these definitely aren't the eyes of a gentleman overwhelmed by manly urges...

Soriz: This is something more disturbing and unrefined...

Vyrn: Um... I think spying on people to begin with is pretty unrefined.

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Choose: Indeed I do...

Soriz: Yeah, no doubt about it. There's bloodthirsty intent behind those eyes, but who do they belong to?

Continue 1

Thug: Hey! This spring's for members only. Now get lost.

Soriz: Huh? What's this now? I never needed a membership before.

Thug: You got a problem? We don't need to explain ourselves to you.

Soriz: Oh, that just won't do. I like this place way too much just to hand it over.

Soriz: I train every day until I sweat blood, and fine ladies provide my only relief.

Soriz: I push myself to the brink time and time again, and only the sight of those ladies keeps me from goin' right over it.

Soriz: The awe-inspiring sight of them is the forge in which I've tempered my fists, and I'm not about to give that up!

Vyrn: Hey, Soriz... What you're saying sounds pretty cool, but... um...

Rosetta: Hee hee... We shouldn't judge people based on what motivates them.

Thug: Damn it! I gave you your chance. Don't say I didn't warn you!

Soriz: What's this? You lookin' for a fight?

Soriz: Then you got it! I'll give you a taste of what a beautiful view can do for you!

Unforgettable Spot: Scene 2

(Captain) and company reach the hot springs, but the employees there are upset because their greedy new landlord is trying to evict them. Soriz engages the skyfarers hired by the landlord, aiming to teach them the true meaning of manliness.

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(Captain) and company chase off the thugs and finally reach the hot springs lodge.

Lyria: Wow! Look at the size of that bath!

Katalina: Haha... Looks like this spring's reputation is well-deserved. You have a wonderful place here.

Staff: Sigh... Thank you for your kind words.

Soriz: Huh? Not exactly the cheerful type, are you?

Io: Hey, we ran into some thugs on the way here. Is something going on?

Staff: Ah... Well—

Soriz: ...!
A gunshot! It came from out front!

Skyfarer: Hey! We told you, didn't we? Get on outta here!

Clerk: But we can't just leave. And that contract...

Soriz: Hey, what's your problem, buddy? Tell me exactly what's going on.

Skyfarer: Huh? Who are you guys?

Soriz: I guess you could call me a passerby on a quest for true manliness.

Soriz: But more importantly, what're you doin' waving guns around like that? Someone's gonna get hurt.

Skyfarer: Sigh... What else can I do? They're the ones who won't leave.

It turns out the skyfarers have been hired to evict the lodge staff.

Their employer apparently bought the property and wants to use the spring water for an industrial venture.

Clerk: No, you've got it wrong. That man tricked me, and then he started in with the threats.

Soriz: Sounds like your boss got the title to this land through less than legal means.

Soriz: Hey, tough guy. Why don't you listen to their side of the story?

Skyfarer: Nah, I'll pass. A job's a job.

Skyfarer: And if everyone doesn't clear outta here, we'll just make 'em go!

Soriz: Tch... A real man would appreciate the importance of these springs.

Soriz: I pity you. Isn't there any manliness in your heart? Where is your passion, man?

Soriz: Looks like you need a lesson. I'll show you the meaning of manliness with my fists!

Unforgettable Spot: Scene 3

Soriz protects the women working at the hot springs from the skyfarers and gives the villains a piece of his mind. The skyfarers learn the true meaning of manliness, but Katalina is less than pleased.

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Skyfarer 1: Damn it! This old guy's got lead in his fists!

Soriz: What is it with youngsters these days?

Soriz: Your attacks don't have a shred of manliness to them! Not one!

Soriz: Don't you get it? When a man stands up in the name of true manliness, nothing can stop him!

Skyfarer 2: Hey! Why don't you try talking a little sense?

Skyfarer 2: Yeah! You keep this up and we'll destroy this whole place!

Staff: Eek!

Soriz: You stonehearted fools!

Katalina: Unbelievable... He stood right in the path of that shell to protect this woman and the hot spring?

Vyrn: H-hey! You okay, Soriz?

Soriz: You little punks disgust me.

Skyfarer 2: Why would you—

Soriz: You there! You dare to call yourself a man? You just earned yourself two strikes!

Soriz: The first strike was leveling a gun at the lady, and the second was underestimating the power of true manliness!

Soriz: I'm just gonna have to beat some manliness into you! Time to show you the ways of the old school!

Skyfarer 2: Gah!

A few hours pass.

Skyfarer 1: Thank you! We've seen the light and it's all thanks to you!

Skyfarer 2: To think we almost missed out on all the pleasures of manliness!

Soriz: As long as you get it now, we're good!

Vyrn: Uh-oh... Looks like he has more converts.

Rosetta: Hee hee... Where's the harm? He saved the hot spring, didn't he?

Io: Hmm... So it's over then. Right?

Katalina: Sigh... I hope we don't have to worry about even more peeping Toms from now on.

Despite a few reservations, (Captain) and company successfully defend the hot spring.

And then they enjoy a nice, hot soak, washing away all the hardships of their journey.