Peaceful Ends/Julia: Heart Usurped

Julia: Heart Usurped - C

Mae	Hey, Julia! Are you busy?
...		Julia
Cecilia	Ah, it seems...not? We have come to ask a favor, if you are amenable.
We're putting on a play for a local orphanage, and we think you'd be perfect for one of the parts.		Elise
Cecilia	It's called The Rainbow Saints. Each of us is playing a young lady blessed by magic of a different color.
You are...what? Magical...girls?		Julia
Mae	Umm... Oh, you want to know about the part? Well, you'd be playing a girl who's been...overtaken by darkness. Our first thought was Tharja, but we already asked her, and...let's just say she wasn't interested.
We don't need her anyway. With a little practice, I'm sure you'll make an even better fit for the part! What do you say, Julia? Will you help us?		Elise
Julia	This is utterly...frivolous. I can think of...no greater absurdity...
Yes! That's it—that's perfect! Just what we were hoping for!		Mae
Cecilia	An excellent match for what we have in mind.
Agreed! I cannot imagine anyone else in the role now. Will you do it, Julia? The children would be so happy!		Elise
Mae	Yeah! Think of the children. You'll bring smiles to so many faces!
Where are you...taking me? Unhand me...at once...		Julia

Julia: Heart Usurped - B

Julia	Nngh... No...
Come on! I will not let you die here!		???
???	You must survive! You will survive! Even if you are the only one left! Do you hear me, Julia?!
Aaah! Just...nnh...just a dream... But if it was only that... Why have I shed tears? ...		Julia
Cecilia	We are all gathered now. Shall we begin our rehearsal?
Right! In this production, our heroines fight to rescue a girl who has fallen to the powers of darkness.		Lilina
Nino	Not only that, but they do so with the power of song! That's right—this one is a musical!
A...musical? This is...ridiculous...		Julia
Tailtiu	I thought it would be hard at first too. Just focus on moving with the music, though—you'll be absolutely fine!
The best way to learn is to do! So, Julia, just try to put your mind in the place of a girl consumed by darkness. Everyone else will flow!		Mae
Julia	You are all fools... You dare mock the darkness...with this pageantry? You will be... destroyed utterly...
Wow! Hey, that's really good! You sound totally natural. Completely convincing!		Elise
Lilina	I can't believe it. It's as though I'm standing in the presence of a girl who truly loathes all life!
I think Julia might be some kind of acting savant... Her performance is so realistic it's... actually kind of scaring me!		Nino
Julia	This is...no act...
You are a natural talent at this, Julia. Your character is essential to this part, so please keep it up!		Cecilia
Julia	...

Julia: Heart Usurped - A

Elise	Just one more day until we take the stage for real! Are you nervous, Julia?
I want this...to be over.		Julia
Elise	I can understand that. You got the hang of it so quickly that it must be frustrating to wait for us to catch up.
...		Julia
Elise	You've inspired us, though. Look at Lilina—she's taken up your style of method acting too!
"My friends... One by one, I've seen each of them fall. But I won't give in to despair. I will never!" "So long as I don't lose hope... Even if I'm the last one standing... So long as hope remains, we have a future!"		Lilina
Julia	Don't lose...hope...
Whatever happens, Julia, don't lose hope! Come what may, I'll always protect you!		Seliph
Julia	Come...what may... Why do I... No... Hope is the last refuge of fools. It has no place in this world...
Are you all right, Julia? You're a bit paler than usual. Maybe you should take a break.		Elise
Julia	That is...unnecessary...
Are you sure? You know, I really admire your work ethic. All right, let's keep at it. Together, we'll make this play the best it can be. Everyone's going to be so happy!		Elise
Julia	Happiness is...an illusion. In the end... All is rendered to nothing but darkness...
That sure is, umm...one way to look at it. People are born, and people die. Not much we can do about that. But that doesn't mean the time spent living isn't worth anything, does it? If we can make people smile for even one more day, don't you think that's worth it?		Elise
Julia	...
You know, I'm glad you took this part. Talking to you like this helps me reaffirm my own beliefs. Thank you so much! I feel more hopeful than ever!		Elise
Julia	You... Feel even more...hopeful?

Julia: Heart Usurped - S

Lilina	"I may be the last of the Rainbow Saints, and my life may be coming to an end..." "But I believe in you. You'll be the one to carry our hope for the future!"
"Hope...for the future?"		Julia
Lilina	"Yes! You know the darkness better than anyone. That means you know the importance of the light." "So cast off your darkness! Show your light to the world! For everyone's sake... Awaken!"
Wonderful work, everyone! I'd say this production has been a resounding success!		Tailtiu
Nino	Yes! Everyone loved the story!
The smiles on those kids' faces made all those rehearsals worth it.		Mae
Elise	You can relax now, Julia! You earned your share of the applause. Soak it up! You deserve it!
I... I don't know...		Julia
Julia	The show was lovely, Cecilia. Thank you for doing this.
Everyone worked hard for the sake of the children. Including...well, Julia.		Cecilia
Julia	I truly hope this experience will help her reclaim her true self. I'm afraid that this is all we can do. Were we to force the darkness out, it would likely kill her. In the end, she has to come to it on her own.
I think she will manage it. The spark of hope persists within her yet. If we just keep giving her guidance, I believe she will eventually be able to recover. You are living proof that she has that capability.		Cecilia
Julia	There must be some reason why I... I mean she...was summoned here in this state. I can only pray that she can yet shake off the darkness and return to the light...

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