Gordon (as recruited by Chris)
Chris and party enter Gordon's shop in Iksay, not knowing whats about to hit them
Gordon
Behold this beautiful lady! If you can tolerate the squalor of this poor shop, you are free to peruse my humble offerings.
Chris
Um, okay.
Gordon
Dear patron, do you feel well? Your face shows a change in color that may be less than desirable.
Chris
Really? Perhaps these trying times are taking their toll on me.
Gordon
That cannot be allowed, miss. Life must be enjoyed, to avoid sapping the youthful vitality from your wholesome figure. Would you care to join me at the fine terrace cafe nearby?
Chris
Thank you for your kind offer, but I'm too busy.
Gordon
It's necessary to forego one's duties on occasion. I would close this shop now if you would indulge me!
Chris
Someone save me?
Gordon
Oh, are you in the company of others? They must be your servants.
Chris
No, no. These people are...
Fade out and fade back in, insinuating that Chris explained the recruitment to him
Gordon
Ah hah! So those are the circumstances...I too wish to serve you. No position or task is beneath me. Might I be allowed to serve you...in any way you see fit?
Chris
Very well, I accept your offer.
Gordon
A fine decision, Miss. Now, where shall we go? Budehuc Castle? Ooh la la! The castle at the lakeside shall be our bed of roses! Leave the arrangements to me. I'll go now and take care of everything before you arrive, I bid you farewell for now.
Gordon leaves.
Chris
Bed of roses?
Augustine
The party approaches Augustine at the docks of Vinay del Zexay, who is staring out at the sea.
Augustine
The world is beautiful. .....Don't you think?
Thomas
Uh, yes, yes....Um, do you like the sea?
Augustine
I suppose. I like things that are elegant and beautiful.
Thomas
....Huh....
Augustine
....It was fate that brought us together here. I feel it. And because of that, I'll show you my gorgeous Rose Broach.
Augustine elegantly reaches into his pocket to pull it out, and presents his hand with what he thinks is a rose broach in it.
Augustine
...This is my favorite rose broach...
He realizes his hand is empty.
Augustine
Ack...it's gone!! I can't find it anywhere!!! Nooo!! How could this happen? Oh, cruel world, is there no justice in you?
Shabon and then Guillame in pursuit run by in the background very fast, behind Augustine.
Augustine
Please, let me be alone while I try and deal with this calamity!...Oh, how could I lose my rose broach like this...?
Thomas presents the rose broach whenever the player is ready.
Augustine
Eureka! You find it!! Thank you so much! This is my Rose Broach, my pride and joy, my prize possession. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! How can I ever repay...Oh, come to think of it, did you call on me because you had some business with me?
You are presented with a choice. Bold indicates the answer chosen.
No, you kind of stood out, so...
I'm putting a group together...
Augustine
Ah-haa! Uh-huhhh! I see! Well, there's not much I can do to prevent people from wanting me near them. I'm like a magnet. No matter how I try to hide it, my precious aura shines through like a glowing rainbow...
Thomas
Huh?
Augustine
The way I stand, the way I walk, perfection from head to toe, with not a single wasted move...you must agree, I just have an unbearably clean and artistic deportment.
He unsheathes his sword and does various battle motions.
Augustine
And you recognized it. I admire your taste.
Thomas
Uh, well...um...
Augustine
I'll never be able to match your refined tastes, so you have one up on me...Plus, I owe you for finding my rose broach, so I would be happy to join your group.
Thomas
Oh, uh, thank you very much!
Augustine turns around, takes two steps, then turns back towards Thomas.
Augustine
Oh! I nearly forgot to introduce myself. I'm Augustine Nabor. My special features are my mustache, my rose broach...and, of course, my aura. It's a pleasure to meet you. By the way, where is your entourage? I'm dying to meet them.
Thomas
They're at Budehuc Castle.
Augustine
Oh, yes, I've heard of Budehuc. Well, see you later, I look forward to meeting your people at the castle.
Mel(as recruited by Chris)
Chris and her party approach Mel, a girl holding a puppet outside the inn in Iksay Village.
Mel
Huh? Are you talking to me? Am I a street performer? No, I'm not. Oh, Branky? This is Branky. Introduce yourself, Branky.
Branky
Hee hee hee! I'm the one and only Branky! And you, my little vixen-I'll be your vassal any time!
Chris
...
Branky
Hee hee hee! But Mel, you're always my first choice. This lady here is a fine catch, but she's starting to show her age a bit around the forehead.
Mel
How rude! She's just frowning at you. I'm so sorry. Branky causes many furrowed brows. Forgive him.
Chris
Not a problem.
Mel and Branky go up closer to Chris
Branky
Mel, you win! She has crow's feet around her eyes!
Chris is now very angry, and walks towards Mel, who is now frightened and apologizing.
Mel
I'm so sorry! Really! Branky! Some thing can't be said, understood? Watch your mouth!
Mel whaps Branky a bunch of times against the wall.
Mel
Understand??!!!
Branky
You're hurting me! Stop it! Stop! Arghhhh!
Mel
Understand??!!!
Branky
I made a mistake! I apologize! Just stop it!
Chris
...
Mel
How can I ever make up for his rudeness? He's got a trashy mouth and it needs to be wasehd out with soap! Please excuse him!
Chris
All right, I make mistakes, too.
Mel (to Branky)
See? Now its your turn to apologize.
Branky (bowing in apology)
I was a bad little boy.
Mel
So, did you want to talk to me about something?
Chris
I wish you'd come to Lake Castle. People would love such a talented ventriloquist.
Mel
Ventriloquist? I don't follow you. I have no talent or tricks. Isn't that right, Branky?
Branky
Hmm...there wouldn't happen to be a lot of young men waiting at that castle, would there my lady?
Mel
You little fiend! What are you saying?! Don't do that! So, um, what is this castle like?
Chris
Oh, there are some other people there, of course.
Branky
Mel, I think you should go. You might be needed there to fight for justice.
Mel
I guess I can't argue with that. I've made my decision. I will go to Lake Castle.
Mel runs off with Branky. The party watches them leave, then Chris turns back to the party.
Chris
So much for being selective!
They all turn, then turn back to her.
Chris
I have wrinkles already?
Everyone shakes their heads.
