Charting a Path/Guy: Kutolah Blade

Guy: Kutolah Blade - C

Guy	Master Karel! ...Where are you, Master Karel? Not here either...
Strange... If memory serves, it has been some time since Karel first arrived in Askr. I’ve only seen him a few times on the battlefield, but he’s hard to forget. He has a certain...intensity.		Fjorm
Guy	That sounds like him. He’s not one to hold back! When I heard that the Order of Heroes works with so many strong fighters, I was a little worried. Master Karel seeks only to hone his blade on those stronger than him, no matter who it might be...
That is dedication...		Fjorm
I’ve heard people referring to him as the Sword Demon. I suppose now I understand why. It’s an apt title for someone so singularly focused on improving their prowess with the blade...		Fjorm
Guy	Well, thank you for helping me look, Princess Fjorm. I think that’s enough searching for today. I am glad to have had you to guide me around the castle though... There is so much to take in here in Askr!
I understand. But you need not rush. If you require anything else, please do not hesitate to ask.		Fjorm
Fir	...I beg your pardon, but are you the swordsman who just arrived the other day? Guy, right? I’m Fir! I know we just met, but I have to request something of you...
Hmm... By the look of you, you too are a child of the plains. Might I ask which tribe you are a member of?		Guy
Fir	Tribe? Well, it’s...it’s complicated. I’m not entirely sure myself, to be completely honest. But I heard you plan to be the best swordsman in Sacae, so I just had to challenge you myself!
A challenge, huh? I get it. You want to spar! Well, I see no reason why I should refuse. To ensure neither of us get hurt, will you referee, Princess Fjorm?		Guy
Fjorm	Oh, um... Certainly! I will step in if things get out of hand.
Excellent. Let’s get started then! Ready your sword, Guy!		Fir

Guy: Kutolah Blade - B

Fjorm	...Hold there!
Whew! That was quite the match. I feel invigorated! Thank you!		Fir
Guy	Likewise! I had to keep every bit of my focus on the fight or it would have been over for me. I can’t put my finger on it, but something about the way you fight reminds me of Master Karel...
Karel? Wait—how do you know him? He’s my uncle!		Fir
Guy	Master Karel is your...what?! Then... if that’s true, your mother is—
Karla! She’s from the plains, like you—from Sacae...		Fir
Guy	So you’re the daughter of the Sword Vassal... Then I wasn’t imagining things during our match.
Her father is a man named Bartre, if you know the name...		Fjorm
Guy	That bellowing oaf? You’re joking! I never would have guessed, given the difference in temperament!
You must have met my father as a younger man. He was rather brash back then...		Fir
Guy	Hah! Well, I will say that it seems to me you got your looks from your mother’s side!
Thank you again for the match, but I must get back to my training. We should spar again soon!		Fir
Guy	It is truly incredible to think that people from so many times and places exist together here...
Askr really is a wonder... I hope you are able find your master soon.		Fjorm
Guy	If I can find the old fortune-teller, I can pay her 50 gold and find him in no time... Actually, I do know someone who has some expertise when it comes to tracking down missing people, but—
But what, hmm?		Matthew
Guy	Urk!
You wound me! I thought we were friends...		Matthew
Guy	I shouldn’t be surprised to see you here, I suppose. I’ve had a sinking feeling coming on for a while now...
Call it fate if you like.		Matthew
Fjorm	You two know each other, do you? How wonderful! I had no idea you already had a friend here, Guy!
What kind of friend hangs a debt over your head to justify dragging you into all kinds of trouble?		Guy
Matthew	Hey, I did save your life, did I not? I don’t think asking the occasional favor is too much... Anyway, you’re not a bad fighter. I’m sure Fir would agree.
Hmph. Were you watching us train?		Guy
Matthew	I was! Think you’re ready to stand with the Order of Heroes? They are a powerful bunch. Do you remember our little chat about you wanting to become the strongest swordsman in Sacae? I asked you then, and I’ll ask you again now... Is that your dream... or is it your goal?

Guy: Kutolah Blade - A

Matthew	If becoming the strongest swordsman is your dream, just be done with it already. Give it up! You have to beat the best to be the best. And that best is who you will find among the Heroes.
Rgh...		Guy
Matthew	We’re talking the best and brightest from worlds upon worlds... Far and away what Sacae has to offer.
It’s true. Prince Shannan, wielder of the divine blade Balmung... Zelgius, who holds the holy sword Alondite... Prince Ryoma of Hoshido... Ogma of Talys, the former gladiator... Navarre and Yen’fay, the great swordsmen... Askr is home to many a sword wielder!		Fjorm
Matthew	That’s right! And you’ll have to beat every last one of them. Is that a wall you want to bang your head against?
I fully understand what a feat it will be once I accomplish it, I assure you.		Guy
Matthew	It’s not easy to hear you’re just another Guy among many, nothing special or unique.
That’s...a bit harsh, isn’t it?		Fjorm
Matthew	So, now that you’re faced with the truth of it, are you still willing to commit to your dream?
...		Guy

Guy: Kutolah Blade - S

Guy	I may be nothing much now, but this is my life, and I have to live it for myself, no matter what. I won’t change that way I live. I won’t betray my heart. The people of the plains despise cowards most of all!
Well said, Guy!		Fjorm
Guy	I’m not scared of a challenge. In fact, I relish the chance to overcome it! I’ll do whatever it takes, even if that means hounding someone until they agree to train me. That’s how I convinced Master Karel! I just had to show him how serious I was about learning.
Well, your resolve appears to be intact, at least. That’s good! I’m glad to see you’re not shaken.		Matthew
Guy	Huh? You’re glad?
I was afraid you’d be intimidated by Askr’s warriors as soon as you stepped foot through the gate. I wasn’t sure how you’d deal with it. And you wouldn’t be much use to me if you were moping around all day...		Matthew
Guy	Oh, come on!
Fine, fine. I’m just glad to see you’re in fighting shape. You were starving when I first found you, after all. We made a deal: one favor for one piece of meat. So you already owe me three—plus that rematch.		Matthew
Guy	Ugh. Even in an entirely new world, I still can’t escape my debts...
Will you be all right, Guy? Do you need anything else from me?		Fjorm
Guy	I’ll be fine, Princess. What I need now is a list of warriors to track down and overcome—whatever it takes! I’ll cross out every single one of their names one by one...even Master Karel!
Well, then. I’m rooting for you!		Fjorm
Matthew	That makes two of us! Once I’ve called in all my favors, and you’re clear of your debt to me, that is.
Hmph. That day can’t come soon enough!		Guy

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