No Want of Courage/Script

The following is the script of dialogue used in the hero quest No Want of Courage.

Discussed Colony 4's Problems

Bolearis runs up to the party.

Bolearis

Hey, you lot! Got a second?

Noah

What's up, Bolearis?

Bolearis

It's the commander!

Eunie

What's the commander?

Bolearis

I haven't seen her for ages! Do you know where she is?

Sena

Um, I don't think we've seen her?

Bolearis

Are you sure? You haven't seen her at all? Think very carefully!
She wouldn't hesitate to die for the colony if it came down to it!
And she's so strong, that she'll bear any burden alone, however heavy!
If anything were to happen to her, then Colony 4...then we'd...!

Lanz

OK, OK, calm down.

Bolearis

Ugh... S-sorry. Got carried away.

Lanz

Yeah... Yeah, don't worry about it.

Bolearis

If you see her, just tell me, OK? Sorry to have kept you.

Noah

Y-yeah...

Bolearis and the party each go their way.

Taion

Galghour's Menhir is north of here.

Lanz

Yeah, yeah. And we better hurry, right? Well then, no time like the present.

At Galghour's Menhir

Noah

Ethel?

Ethel

Oh, it's you...

Mio

What are you doing here?

Ethel

That's what I was-

Sena

Wait, look over there!

Noah

Was that a supply drop?

Ethel

Yes. Sent from Agnus.

Noah

How can you tell?

Ethel

We got word that an advance troop from Agnus had been seen in the area.
And if they're in the middle of enemy territory, it has to be due to some kind of operation.
The supply drop must be timed for the arrival of a main force.

Taion

Funnily enough, it's that supply drop we're after.

Noah

Did you know about the Agnian troops, Taion?

Taion

I've known about the presence of Agnian forces in this region for a while.
I could never verify that supplies were being dropped, but I won't say I didn't suspect.

Eunie

Oh yeah? Well, looks like you can verify it now.

Ethel

From the way that you're talking, it sounds as though you're after supplies too.

Noah

Well, medical supplies specifically. We thought Colony 4 might need them.

Ethel

I see. Then it looks as though we happen to have the same goal.

Mio

Really...?

Lanz

Bolearis was looking for you. You didn't actually come alone, did you?

Ethel

I actually did. Your understanding of the situation is correct.
And I can't risk any more casualties.

Lanz

So you thought you'd go and take care of this yourself, huh.

Mio

In that case, we-

Ethel

I said I couldn't afford any more casualties, and that includes you.
I appreciate that you're willing. But Colony 4 is my responsibility.

Noah

We want to work with you, Ethel.

Ethel

Be that as it may...

Mio

We've already made our minds up. That's why we're here.

Ethel

You might end up having to cross swords with people from your own country.

Mio

...

Noah

Talking about avoiding casualties... You know that includes you too, Ethel, don't you?

Ethel

Hm.

Noah

...

Ethel

...I yield. I can't very well refuse you now.

Lanz

Don't worry, Ethel. We're not who we used to be.

Eunie

Yeah, we won't drag you down.

Taion

Then if we're agreed, let's hurry and pick up those supplies.

Ethel

Apologies. And thank you all.

Ethel has temporarily joined the party.

Ethel

Head for the smoke rising from the container. That's our drop point!

Eunie

Roger dodger. Let's go pick it up before someone else does.

Search for the dropped supplies

Ethel

Whoever thought that we would join forces like this?

Noah

Not me. It's really unexpected for us too, Ethel.

At the Wall of the Great Hand

Noah

It's very reassuring to have you with us, Ethel.

Ethel

Hah. I feel very much the same.

At Metamural Garden

Ethel

Wait.
Something's not right... Keep your guard up!

No Time to Daydream

Agnian forces are fighting Volffs.

Lanz

H-Hey, something's not right!

Sena

Wh-what do we do?!

Taion gasps.

Noah

No time to daydream! We have to hurry!

Ethel attacks the Volffs.

Noah

Ethel!

Ethel

You're right, Noah.
We have no time to waste.
Let's rout those nuisances.

Defeat the Volffs

Lanz

Phew, glad that's over.

Eunie

Yeah. Just one thing left.

They look at the Agnian survivors.

Mio

Ethel...

Ethel

Huh...

Agnus Soldier

Wh-what?

Ethel

Take your wounded and get out.

Agnus Soldier

...Ah.

Ethel

Leave now.

The Agnus Soldiers flee.

Ethel

Did I do the right thing just now... as a Kevesi commander?

Noah

There was never a reason for any of us to fight in the first place.
You did the right thing, in my opinion.

Ethel

The actions you believe to be correct don't always lead to good outcomes.
Some situations aren't salvageable. That's the nature of war.
It's beyond anyone's control...

Noah

Ethel...

Ethel

I'm sorry. What a tedious thing to talk about.
We'll recover the supplies and head back to Colony 4. I'm afraid I'll need you all a while longer.

Noah

...

Retrieve the supply drop

Mio

I really hope we find some medical supplies...

Open the container.

Ethel

Hurry back to Colony 4!

Lanz

I bet Bolearis is crawling out of his skin with worry right about now.

Go back to Colony 4

Bolearis

Commander! Commander! Commander Ethel!!!
I looked for you everywhere! Where in blazes were you?!

Ethel

I went to fetch medical supplies. Distribute them to the med team.

Bolearis

Yes ma'am, I'll- W- ah, wait! No! Oh no, no you don't!

Ethel

I'm sorry for making you worry. Just, please. I did this for everyone.

Bolearis

I understand your feelings, but... Agh! Well, I suppose at least you're unharmed.

Ethel

That's twice you've helped me out. I owe you another one.

Lanz

Nah, don't worry about it. We were acting of our own free will.

Ethel

Then to reward your efforts, I'll work on getting our injured up and about again.
Come, Bolearis.

Bolearis

Uh! Coming!

Ethel

Ethel!

Ethel

Hm? What's wrong, Noah?

Noah

I was thinking about what you said.
"The actions you believe to be correct don't always lead to good outcomes."

Ethel

Mm.

Noah

If someone like you says it, then I don't doubt it's probably true.
But...back then. You helped us. You saved us. You risked your life.
Thanks to you, we're alive right now.
I can say with certainty, that's a good outcome. That's the only thing I'm certain of, actually.

Ethel

Noah, you...

Noah

And we never properly thanked you.

Lanz

Huh, so we didn't.

Eunie

Oh yeah!

Noah

Silvercoat Ethel, we want to formally thank you for your courage.

Noah, Eunie and Lanz salute.

Ethel

Heh.

Ethel and Bolearis salute.

Ethel

I can hardly recognize the three of you.
I'll continue to do my best to live up to my nickname.

Mio

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