Gust of Ostia/Hector: Steel Warrior

Hector: Steel Warrior - C

Hector	So this huge castle is the base of operations for the Order of Heroes... The first thing I ought to find is the training grounds. Even if I should get my bearings first, I just want to move. Can’t help it. But I can’t even find the place!
Hector! What a surprise to run into you like this.		Eliwood
Hector	Eliwood! It’s quite a coincidence indeed. This castle is humongous. I’m happy to have found you! I’m trying to find the training grounds, but I’m hopelessly lost. Surely you can show me the way.
Well, sure. But that reminds me— you only just arrived in Askr. It’s just like you to immediately set off for training upon finding yourself in an unfamiliar world though!		Eliwood
Hector	You, on the other hand, seem very comfortable here. That’s perfect. As we walk, you can fill me in about Askr.
Certainly. I’m sure Prince Alfonse must have explained the basics, so I’ll add some color...		Eliwood
Hector	So Askr is beset by foes who can only be defeated with the help of Heroes from other worlds... Well, then it’s up to me to do my bit as a Hero. I’ll add the strength of my arm to Askr’s military might!
You have my thanks too. It’s always reassuring to know you will be fighting by my side.		Eliwood
Hector	Now that this business is sorted out, there’s just one thing to do—spar! Of late, we haven’t had the chance. Up till now...we’ve had 31 fights, 13 to 13, with five draws. We need to settle this, and soon!
This again? I told you, your count is off!		Eliwood
Hector	Psh, details. Forget that and let’s hurry to the grounds!
*sigh* Leaving me with no choice?		Eliwood
???	Wait!

Hector: Steel Warrior - B

Hector	Who’s there? Wait a moment...it can’t be...
Oho! Indeed it is. It is good to see myself—from another world, at any rate. Well met, and welcome to Askr.		Hector
Hector	Now this is a surprise! You look just like me.
I don’t merely look like you, friend. We share the same soul. We are both truly Hector of Ostia.		Hector
Hector	The same soul... I see. It is plain as day as I look at you. I can feel it... We are one and the same. Well, what do you want with me...me?
I just don’t want to see you waste your chance. Why spar with just Eliwood?		Hector
Eliwood	A waste, you say? What do you mean?
Look around you. This place is bursting with Heroes. There are Eliwoods aplenty.		Hector
Hector	What are you driving at? Oh, wait just a second... I see!
I knew you would—you’re just as preceptive as I am. What would be a waste is wasting this chance! We should gather all the Hectors, all the Eliwoods, and—once and for all— settle just who is the strongest!		Hector
Hector	So you want a group of us? Not bad, me—not bad! I am intrigued.
Oh, I’m sure you are. It’s a fine idea, if I do say so myself. Let’s go and speak with the other Hectors.		Hector
Hector	Yes, let’s. It’s time to put this plan in motion. Agreed, Eliwood?
Heh! It is fine to see you two in action. Still, I am astounded. A fight between many of us... Since we first met as boys, you always surprise me.		Eliwood
Hector	So there it is. I wish to test our combined might against that of the Eliwoods.
Of course! How could I say no?		Hector
Hector	I could ask for no better opponent. I have devoted myself to my training, and to Eliwood, my partner in it.
I will show him how sturdy my Ostian armor truly is!		Hector
Hector	Don’t you think about leaving me out either. I’m no child. I will fight!
It has been decided that Eliwood’s force will number five, so ours will as well.		Hector
Hector	But that’s one too many Hectors! I suppose there’s nothing for it but to draw lots to see who sits this one out. The match is in one week. It will be one for the history books, my friends!

Hector: Steel Warrior - A

Eliwood	Thank you all for gathering today to spar with the Hectors.
Well, it was Hector’s idea, wasn’t it? He’s like a dog with a bone, so what choice had we?		Eliwood
Eliwood	It has always been this way. I am ready.
I look forward to it, personally. It’s a good opportunity to gauge my own capabilities.		Eliwood
Eliwood	We may have sworn a blood oath as friends, but I won’t hold back. No, that is why I must not hold back!
I understand that I proposed this match, but how did I get saddled with hosting rather than fighting?		Hector
Hector	You lost when we drew lots. Accept it, rather than grumbling like an old codger.
Hey, that’s slander! You must be thinking of Oswin—not me!		Hector
Oswin	Thinking of who?
Don’t listen to them. Snuggle up in a ”Chez Merlinus” blanket, and feel your cares drift away...		Merlinus
Oswin	There is no need. I am well.
Yet old age creeps up on all of us, so do take care to stay warm!		Merlinus
Oswin	I am not yet 40! Now, quiet—the match begins.
Ooh, exciting! Lords Eliwood! Lords Hector! I shall attend to your every exploit!		Merlinus
Hector	It’s time for the first matchup! And it’s the pair of us who were invited to the Day of Devotion festivities.
Battles between Hector and Eliwood from across the worlds... This is worth keeping an eye on.		Lyn
Hector	What do you think, Lilina? That’s your father when he was younger.
Look at the other one! He reminds me of that boy we met!		Lilina
Hector	Oho! The audience has grown large. Make a good show of it, you two! And now...it’s time to begin!
Have at you, Hector! Yaah!		Eliwood
Hector	I will not yield! Grrraaah!

Hector: Steel Warrior - S

Eliwood	This should do it! Yaaah!
No time to dodge... Damn! Hng!		Hector
Eliwood	You took that blow head-on. That’s the Hector I know!
That’s fine for you to say, but it was an unrelenting attack. Well done, Eliwood.		Hector
Lyn	Two wins, and two losses so for. They are so evenly matched.
And the final is no different thus far. It’s quite something to watch—neither can get the better of the other.		Oswin
Hector	And now I will repay that attack in kind! Graaah!
You may make me stagger, but that does not decide the match!		Eliwood
Lilina	Wow, Father! They keep smashing each other!
Ha! Both of them fight with the spirit of youth. It is impressive, but they are tiring...and near their limits.		Hector
Hector	This is it, Eliwood. I’m going to put an end to this.
It’s about time, isn’t it? I was thinking much the same. I will marshal my last reserves of strength...		Eliwood
Hector	I will not lose this match! Graaah!
The match ends now, Hector! Yaaah!		Eliwood
Merlinus	Can you see... Lord Hector’s sword... It’s touching Lord Eliwood’s neck. Has...has he won?
No. Look closely. The point of Eliwood’s sword is touching Hector’s breast—aimed square at his heart.		Lyn
Merlinus	Oh! So it is!
They have squeezed out their last ounce of strength, and this is the result. Amazing, as ever.		Lyn
Hector	Ha-ha! The match is a draw! Two losses, two wins, and in the final, a draw. The whole of today’s fighting...is a draw!
Hmph. So be it.		Hector
Eliwood	It was a fine showing from all.
These were intense bouts. I am glad none are wounded.		Eliwood
Hector	I, for one, haven’t had my fill of fighting just yet! But another day.
Indeed. We must do this again.		Eliwood
Hector	Certainly! We must settle who is the stronger—Hectors or Eliwoods.
All fought admirably. Your strength was plain to see. An impressive display.		Oswin
Merlinus	Indeed, indeed. It was moving!
I was certain I had won...but you slipped past my defenses. Caught me off guard!		Hector
Eliwood	No less surprised than I! I was sure I had struck first. You’ve been training hard, haven’t you?
I train so I can best you! And that has not changed, even here in Askr.		Hector
Eliwood	And I won’t forget it. We can continue to push each other forward. I will grow stronger yet—as long as you are there to ensure it.
That’s my line! Still, I will beat you. Next time. Prepare yourself, Eliwood!		Hector

Scenario
← Hector		Harken →
Gust of Ostia
Hector	Leila	Uther	Oswin

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