Scenario:The Doss! End of the Line Farewell Tour - Chapter 4: Deathwing - Episode 3

The Doss! End of the Line Farewell Tour - Chapter 4: Deathwing - Episode 3

Aoidos is recovering in his room, but he's no longer speaking, and his bandmates think the recent band troubles are to blame for his change in behavior. His manager offers a different opinion, revealing himself to be Aoidos's adopted brother, and claiming that the true cause is rooted in the musician's past.

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Aoidos: ...

Lyria: Would you like some water, Aoidos?

Aoidos: ...

Lyria: Hello in there? Aoidos?

Aoidos: ...

Vyrn: How did this happen? He was super gung ho the last time we saw him.

Baal: He's gone quiet. His resonance no longer rings; it's as if he's a completely different person.

Rackam: Did all our fussin' push him over the edge?

Manager: It could be...

Manager: Although I think the real cause has to do with Benji's past.

Aoidos: ...!

Rackam: Who's Benji?

Aoidos: ...!

Hearing that name triggers a violent reaction in Aoidos. He claws at his head, screaming repeatedly before losing consciousness.

Vyrn: Hey! Aoidos!

Manager: I knew it. His memories are coming back. Thankfully he hasn't remembered who I am yet.

Manager: Come with me. I'll tell you what I know somewhere else.

After making sure Aoidos is safe in his room, the others wait for the manager to explain.

Manager: I heard Aoidos got into a fight with two people in town. They called him Benjamin.

Manager: Assuming those two know about Aoidos's past, they must be the other members of Vicious Three.

Rackam: So why did they attack him?

Manager: I'm still trying to figure that out, but I'm pretty sure it has to do with the Benjamin-side of Aoidos.

Manager: You saw how he's suffering. The Aoidos we know wants to erase those memories.

Rackam: Why do you keep talkin' about Aoidos like he's someone else? Do you actually know about his past?

Manager: Yes, but not everything. For starters, his real name is Benjamin.

Manager: I've never told anyone this, but I'm actually Benji's... Ahem, Benjamin's brother.

Surprised Three: What!

Vyrn: Seriously?

Manager: Not by blood of course. I was an orphan until one day his family adopted me.

Young Manager: ...

Benjamin's Mom: Hi there. What's your name?

Young Manager: James.

Benjamin's Dad: Okay. Why don't we call you Jim? Say, Jim, would you like to come live with us?

Young Manager: Can I?

Benjamin's Dad: You betcha. It's your choice. We've been looking for a kid around your age.

Manager: Considering how old I was at the time, I thought it was next to impossible for any family to want to adopt me.

Manager: But Benji's family took me in.

Benjamin's Mom: We have a son who's about your age. His name is Benji.

Benjamin's Dad: I hope the two of you can find something in common and become good friends.

Young Manager: Okay.

Benjamin's Dad: All right, Jim. Meet your new brother, Benji.

Little Benjamin: ...

Young Manager: Hello, Benji. I'm James.

Little Benjamin: ...

Young Manager: ...

Benjamin's Dad: Hahaha. Aw, he's just a little shy. He'll warm up to you eventually. I'm sure of it.

Benjamin's Mom: Mm-hm. Eventually...

Little Benjamin: ...

Young Manager: ...

Manager: And that's how we first met.