True Conviction/Hugh: Worldly Mage

Hugh: Worldly Mage - C

Hugh	Look, I think it’s a pretty good deal for what you’re getting. I’m worth all of that and more!
But 10,000 gold for just your contract is a rather ludicrous amount.		Anna
Hugh	OK! I hear you loud and clear! How about 5,000? And I’ll be ready to hop off the back of a flying dragon!
Just 5,000 gold Hah! I win.		Farina
Hugh	Hm? Is it my imagination, or... I feel like people are looking at me funny... Anyway, please, I’m begging you. I can’t make it on the allowance I get from the Order of Heroes alone. If I don’t earn more money, then Nana... Nana will...
What is it? Is your grandmother sick or something?		Anna
Hugh	Oh, uh... Yeah, something like that. That’s why I need the money. Please!
But... I’m pretty certain your nana was summoned to Askr to fight along with you. If she was sick...		Anna
Niime	And what is wrong with me, exactly?
Gah! Nana! Um, why are you here?		Hugh
Niime	Because these shops have all the herbs I need to study elder magic. I’m quite grateful for the selection.
Oh, Niime, welcome. I’ve set aside the herbs that you asked for.		Anna
Hugh	OK, well, I better be going. All that training to do!
Wait right there, idiot grandson! You weren’t brought to Askr to be a nuisance. Are you bothering people?		Niime
Hugh	D-don’t be absurd! I’m not bothering anyone! I’m training hard today so I can help bring peace to Askr!
Speaking of training, hand over the Nosferatu tome I lent you. You clearly aren’t using it.		Niime
Hugh	Oh, um, well, like I mentioned before, I don’t have it with me. Because of, uh, reasons... It may have gotten stolen by some kids who were pretending to be all friendly. Or something...
Foolish child! Did you really think I’d accept that as an excuse? That tome was priceless!		Niime
Anna	Hah! It all makes sense now... No wonder Hugh wanted so much gold. He’s in big trouble...
I-I’ll buy it back eventually and return it to you. Just give me like...another ten years or so!		Hugh
Niime	I can’t wait that long! Ugh, he really is a fast runner...

Hugh: Worldly Mage - B

Niime	Idiot grandson. I thought you said you were training!? Look at you, just spending your time loafing about.
I ain’t loafing anywhere. I’m calming my mind. You know, meditating. To help me focus on my anima magic...		Hugh
Niime	Good grief... I thought I’d sent you off to learn about elder magic, but you came back an anima magic user...
Well, I didn’t really have a choice. I tried studying elder magic at first. But I just didn’t have the talent for it. For some reason, anima magic just stuck. I can’t help it if that’s what I’m good at.		Hugh
Niime	Well, I guess there’s no changing what you are. But that’s no excuse to laze about. Why aren’t you training? There’s a great library here that holds knowledge from many other worlds. You should go there and study.
The Great Library of Askr? I’ve heard of it. But, well, I also heard that my father spends a lot of time there. And, well, it’s... It’s awkward, you know? Seeing my father...		Hugh
Niime	...
I don’t remember much about my father. He died when I was young... But he...he might remember, right? About me, I mean. So, well...		Hugh
Niime	What are you trying to say?
I just worry that he’s going to be disappointed in me. You know...when he learns I couldn’t master elder magic and had to study anima magic instead.		Hugh
Niime	Ah... So that’s what you have been worrying about... Well, I don’t recall raising a narrow- minded son. You should let him see you, at the very least.
...		Hugh

Hugh: Worldly Mage - A

Hugh	I didn’t really mean to come here... Well, I guess...maybe I did. I need to focus on my training. To get Nana off my back. Yeah, that’s it...
...		Canas
Hugh	So...that’s my father... He’s...he’s a lot younger than I remember.
...		Canas
Hugh	Look at him. His eyes twinkle when he turns the page. He must really love learning...
Hey, what are you doing sneaking around over there?		Luthier
Hugh	Wagh?! Shh! I’m not here for trouble, I swear! My name is Hugh, and I’m an anima magic user. I just arrived in Askr.
Is there a reason you are staring at Canas? Do you have business with him?		Luthier
Hugh	Um, well, to tell you the truth, I’m... Well, I’m his...son.
...Son? Hm... I had thought Canas was devoted entirely to research. I had no idea he had a family.		Luthier
Hugh	H-hey, um... I know this is awkward, but what kind of person is my father?
He is a friend of mine. I believe him to be a good fellow. I always found it hard to believe he uses dark magic, when his disposition is so bright and sunny.		Luthier
Hugh	I see... Well...I guess that explains where I got my cheerful personality.
...If you’re that curious, why not meet him and find out for yourself?		Luthier
Hugh	H-hey! Don’t push me!
Hm? Hello? Is someone there?		Canas

Hugh: Worldly Mage - S

Canas	You’re... Hugh!? It’s you! Hugh! Wow, you’ve gotten so big! I can’t believe it...
U-um... Yes, I’m Hugh. It’s...been a while? Well, um, no. That’s not quite right. I’m not sure how to say this...		Hugh
Canas	You don’t have to say anything, Son. I’m just happy to see your face.
Wh-what? If you’re this happy, then I wish I had met you sooner... But, um, Father... I don’t mean to put a damper on this joyous reunion, but you need to know something... I’m not a user of dark...I mean, of elder magic. I’ve become an anima magic user. Sorry. I tried, but I didn’t have it in me. I didn’t inherit the talent you and Nana have...		Hugh
Canas	An anima magic user... I see. Well, that means your talent came from your mother. I’m glad! Really, I am.
Huh? You don’t think it’s a shame that I didn’t inherit your skill for dark magic, then?		Hugh
Canas	Seeing you develop and carry forth your own talents is the greatest joy your mother and I could ask for. You’ve been summoned to Askr as an anima mage. That alone proves you’ve grown into a fine hero. I’ve never been so happy. You’ve done so well, Hugh.
Heh. Well...I think this might be a first. I’ve never been complimented for becoming an anima mage before.		Hugh
Luthier	There is nothing more heartwarming than family reunions...
From now on, I hope we can fight side by side as we defend Askr. I’ll be counting on you.		Hugh
Canas	And I’ll be counting on you too.
Oh, so, totally unrelated, but I was wondering if you could lend me some cash. I’m in kind of a bind now...		Hugh
Niime	Ahem.
W-what?! Nana! What are you doing here?		Hugh
Niime	I thought I’d check in on you. Idiot grandson! It’s clear your magic isn’t the only thing that needs training. We need to completely retrain you from the inside out, starting with your personality!
N-no, I mean, come on! Save me, Father!		Hugh
Canas	Your magical skills will grow under Mother’s training. What a gift! Good for you, Hugh.
No, not good for me! Gyaaah!		Hugh
Luthier	At least, I think a family reunion is heartwarming...

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