Turn of Fate/Soren: Radiant Confidant

Soren: Radiant Confidant - C

Soren	We’ve had reports of suspicious enemy activity near the fortress where Gatrie and Rhys are stationed. Let’s investigate, but cautiously. No need to compound any losses we may have already sustained.
Of course. I take it you want me to scout this out?		Oscar
Soren	Yes. Rendezvous with Shinon on-site. Hopefully the two of you can learn something about our foe’s next move.
Understood. I’ll head out right away.		Oscar
Soren	This doesn’t read like a trap to me, but...be careful nonetheless.
Thanks for your concern. I’ll see you when I get back.		Oscar
Ranulf	Hmm...
What is it?		Soren
Ranulf	Something’s changed about you since you came to Askr.
What are you talking about?		Soren
Ranulf	The way you deal with people. How should I put it... You’re treating folks less like pieces on a board, and more like friends you actually care about.
If you’re done making ludicrous and unnecessary observations, I actually have a schedule to keep.		Soren
Ranulf	Attitude hasn’t changed a bit, though. Go on, get back to it.
...		Soren
Ranulf	Hey, did you see that?
See what?		Soren
Ranulf	Never mind—thought I saw someone. Must have been my imagination...

Soren: Radiant Confidant - B

Mia	Huh...
What’s wrong, Mia?		Mist
Mia	I’ve never seen that kid over there before. Do you know him?
Hmm... I don’t think so, but...		Mist
Mia	But he looks familiar somehow, doesn’t he?
Yeah... Hey! Hello over there! Do you mind if we ask where you’re from?		Mist
Soren	Ah!
No, it’s OK. Everyone here is very nice. Don’t be scared.		Mist
Mia	That’s right—we may be mercenaries, but we only take the good jobs. Like protecting kids!
Nnh...		Soren
Mist	What’s wrong? Did we startle you? I’m sorry.
We’re just checking on you, that’s all. Are you lost? We can help you get where you need to go.		Mia
Titania	What’s going on over here? Who’s this?
Titania! We think this boy here might be lost.		Mist
Titania	No worries. Hi there—we’re going to get you home, all right? What’s your name?
...		Soren
Titania	What do we do?
...		Soren
Mia	Still hasn’t said a word to us. Maybe he’s just the quiet type...
Not particularly. But he’s not capable of speaking to you, either.		Soren
Mia	Ah! Soren! How long have you been standing there?! I almost jumped right out of my boots!
...		Soren
Mia	Uh...huh. Hang on a second...
What is it? Why do you keep looking back and forth between—ohhh!		Mist
Soren	Nnah...
Soren, is he really...		Mist
Soren	...

Soren: Radiant Confidant - A

Soren	...
Hm? Oh, you want to sit here?		Ike
Soren	Urgh...
What is it? You hungry? Hang on, I’ll go get you something.		Ike
Soren	Good work in training today, Ike. Just a few notes about—uh, what’s going on here?
Great timing, Soren. Pass the bread, would you?		Ike
Soren	All right...
Hey, you see this? Bread’s good. Have some.		Ike
Soren	...
Go on, don’t be shy.		Ike
Soren	Mm... Mmoff... *cough*
Hey, slow down. Take smaller bites.		Ike
Soren	Mromph...
That’s it. Nice and easy. You don’t want to choke.		Ike
Soren	...
Sorry, Soren—I cut you off. What’s on your mind?		Ike
Soren	Nothing important.
Don’t give me that. I can tell when something’s bothering you.		Ike
Soren	It’s...the boy. He’s...me. A version of me from before we met. Sold into servitude...not even capable of feeding himself.
I figured. Hey kid, want some meat? I’ve got plenty. Take mine.		Ike
Soren	Ah...
It’s all right. Ike is a good man. You can trust him.		Soren
Soren	Nnhah...
I have to wonder what would lead 【Summoner】 to do this. What possible use could he be to anyone in this state? He doesn’t know anything. He can’t even speak. What could the summoner have possibly been thinking?		Soren
Ike	Maybe it’s not about the summoner. Or even Askr.
What do you mean?		Soren
Ike	Maybe he was summoned here for his own good.
You think he was brought here...so he could have a better life? Is that what you’re saying?		Soren
Ike	It’s only a guess, and maybe there’s some other reason—but yeah, that’s what I’m saying.
Hmm...		Soren

Soren: Radiant Confidant - S

Ranulf	Hey, Soren. Keeping busy, I take it?
You tell me—I’ve got a war council with Prince Alfonse to prepare for, and now I have you to deal with.		Soren
Ranulf	Is that any way to treat your buddy Ranulf, who just came to check on you because he was worried?
If I ever start calling you “buddy,” you’ll have my permission to panic.		Soren
Ranulf	Noted. I actually came to check on the kid, though. How’s he been?
Following me absolutely everywhere. Watching me like a hawk, day and night. Spying on my war councils. Peering at tomes over my shoulder.		Soren
Ranulf	Aw, he likes you.
I wish he didn’t. Then maybe he’d leave me alone long enough to string two thoughts together. I managed to pawn him off on Boyd and Rolf for now, but it’s only a temporary reprieve.		Soren
Ranulf	Ha! If he’s giving the genius tactician of the Greil Mercenaries such a hard time, he’s definitely going places!
Somehow, you’re even more annoying than he is.		Soren
Ranulf	Maybe so, but I mean it. He’ll be a powerful Hero someday. And if he keeps soaking up your wisdom like a sponge, that day is coming sooner rather than later.
I have no intentions of being a role model. Nor do I have any desire to influence his life.		Soren
Ranulf	Looks to me like you don’t have a choice. He’s going to learn from you whether you like it or not.
He can’t get what he truly needs from me. The encounter that will change his entire life...that’s still waiting for him back in his own world.		Soren
Ranulf	I guess you’d be the one to know.
His best moments are ahead of him, that much is for certain. The only question is whether or not he will rise to the occasion. Whether he can do that will depend on the strength of his convictions... and his feelings.		Soren
Soren	...
Speak of—look who’s back. Hey kid, what say you forget about magic and learn the art of fisticuffs from your uncle Ranulf?		Ranulf
Soren	Ueh.
Haha! Didn’t even consider it for a second, did you? Strong-willed from the very beginning.		Ranulf
Soren	Just get out already, would you? No one needs your help here.
...		Soren
Soren	Listen. I know you feel like the entire world is against you right now. I understand that more than anyone. But not everyone is your enemy. There are people you can trust. And that trust is what will give you your purpose in life...

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