Ironwood Village may be small, but it's my home. We're safe inside these walls, but I'm worried that the Ward Stone won't hold forever.
Weren't the monsters just after Rose? (+?.?? Aversion)
This isn't Rose's fault! She's the victim here!
Doesn't seem safe here to me. (+?.?? Aversion)
No, I don't suppose it is. (Steve shakes his head sadly.)
Ward who? (+?.?? Fondness)
The Ward Stone. The ancients left it to us long ago. It creates a barrier that monsters can't enter. It's inside these barriers that we've created our cities and towns.
Peace will return someday. (+2.00 Fondness)
I pray to the Goddess that you're right.
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What are you interested in these days?
What is there but leading my men against the monsters? I don't have time for anything else.
Let me know if I can help. (+2.00 Fondness)
Thank you, but please focus on finding Rose, {user_nick}.
Leading from inside the city walls? (+?.?? Fondness)
The militia would be lost without their beloved captain! It may look like cowardice to you, {user_nick}, but I've only got the town's best interests at heart.
Surely there's something you do for fun! (+?.?? Aversion)
It brings me joy. Not as long as there are monsters out there, preying on the innocent.
You're so boring. (+?.?? Aversion)
If by boring you mean a dutiful captain, then yes, I'm boring. (Steve looks upset.)
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Do you have a hobby?
Back in the day, I used to borrow books from Bernstein and read them. Can't say I have time to do that anymore.
You're smarter than you look! (+1.00 Fondness)
Haha, thanks! I guess I'm just curious about things is all.
So that's why you stink at fighting. (+?.?? Aversion)
I'm hurt, {user_nick}, after all the epic battles you've fought by my, er, side. Are you calling the captain of Ironwood's militia a coward?
What are you doing in a small town like this? (+?.?? Aversion)
I wanted to become a scholar when I was little, but things don't always turn out the way you want. Still, I think I've done pretty good for myself.
I'm sorry you don't have time to read anymore. (+2.00 Fondness)
There's nothing to be done about it, but thanks anyway.
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What kind of girls do you like?
Beautiful ones? I don't know, it's not something I think about. Why do you want to know, anyway?
I could introduce you to a nice girl. (+?.?? Fondness)
You know someone? I'm pretty busy, but sure, if you know a nice human girl, I'd like to meet her.
You don't like any of the girls in Ironwood? (+?.?? Fondness)
Well, there was one...but she's not here anymore. And anyway, my friend liked her before I did.
No reason. (+?.?? Aversion)
Don't be such a bore, {user_nick}.
I doubt any beautiful girls would go out with you. (+?.?? Aversion)
Don't you go telling me who would and wouldn't go out with me! But... Fine, maybe I'm not a big hit with the ladies. That's all right by me. The Militia keeps me busy.
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What are your plans for the future?
Saving Rose comes first. Then we can finally do something about the monsters. Maybe then I can retire and start studying again.
That's a simple wish. (+?.?? Aversion)
Sure it is. Even so, it won't be easy to make my wish come true.
But if the monsters were gone, I'd be bored! (+?.?? Aversion)
Bored? You'd be BORED? Did you forget what the monsters have done, {user_nick}? To Rose? And to Timothy?
I doubt any of that will ever happen. (+?.?? Fondness)
Maybe not, {user_nick}. But I've got to try, right? If I don't, what am I doing here?
I hope your wish comes true. (+?.?? Fondness)
It has to! And I hope that you get whatever you want in the future, {user_nick}. You deserve it after all you've done for us.
Quotes[]
"The militia could always use more help!" ~ chat start
"The safety of Ironwood Village is in our hands." ~ chat start
"Always remember the brave militia of Ironwood Village." ~ chat end
"We won't stop fighting, no matter what!" ~ chat end
