N2 - Traveling Together Story

N2 - Traveling Together

Story

• Before Battle
• After Battle

A droid appears and scans you. Droid: Beep, beep. Carleen: It's the droids again... Siobhan: Relax. Siobhan: See, they're not attacking you anymore. Carleen: All right... Sorry, I was too wound up. Vice: Is this really an ancient city, Miss Siobhan? Siobhan: Yes. Vice: There are so many buildings here. They're tall with many small quarters... Vice: Does that mean it used to be quite populated? This is a perfectly preserved ancient city and probably more than we can handle. Siobhan: Yes. Navigator: How do you know ancient people lived here? Navigator: Soroz told me no one knows what it was like in ancient times. Vice: Well, Gannon was rebuilt from ancient ruins. Vice: We can still make educated guesses even if we're unsure about the specifics. Navigator: Gannon? This is entirely different from Gannon. Vice: Yeah, the architecture styles aren't the same. Vice: I think it's because they're built in different eras and probably for different purposes. Navigator: Different era, I can understand. But what do you mean by different purposes? Vice: Uh, I'm not clear on that either. Vice: I only know the ancients used the Gannon ruins as war shelters. Vice: What do you think, Miss Siobhan? Siobhan: I think you're saying too much. Carleen: I know Gannon was an ancient war shelter. Carleen: There are vestiges of ancient civilizations across the land, and the Illumina is dedicated to unearthing them. Carleen: Lumopolis might not be into ancient tech as much as the Illumina, but we still know a thing or two about it. Vice: Uh, Carleen is a part of this team, Miss Siobhan. Vice: I believe we can share any nonclassified information freely. Siobhan: All right... Carleen is not your typical arrogant noble, judging from what I saw. Carleen: I'm not out for your classified secrets. Carleen: But I feel since we're all trapped here, we have to keep communications open. Carleen: I just want to know how to get out and where to find food. Siobhan: Some facilities here are still functional, including the droids and food plants. Vice: I still have the same question, why do the buildings look different from the ones in Gannon? Siobhan: I think this is just an ordinary city. Carleen: Ordinary city? Siobhan: I found clues, such as books in ancient language and many facilities for daily life. Siobhan: I also observed the droids and found their attacks not very threatening. Siobhan: This place was built for civilians to live in. Siobhan: Unfortunately, I could not find any sign of the ancient residents so far. Carleen: The Eclipsites must have killed everyone living here. Siobhan: I'm not sure about that because of one odd fact... Siobhan: The Eclipsites and the droids here don't attack each other. Siobhan: But if the Eclipsites attacked us, the droids would attack them. Carleen: Us...? Oh, I meant to ask, where are the people from Lumopolis? Siobhan: They've always been around me. The screen flickers, and two figures appear. ???: The Eclipsites followed us, president. ???: The mob is about the size of a beehive. ???: How often do I have to tell you to quit using such bizarre descriptions and not call me president! ???: Just hit the biggest Eclipsite with me. ???: Got it, president. Eclipsites appear, before the scene changes back to the Navigator's party. Navigator: I sense Aurorians fighting Eclipsites over there! Siobhan: Your psychic ability seems strong. Siobhan: I think my two Lumopolis friends ran into trouble. Siobhan: Since we're here, might as well help. ???: You don't sound thrilled about it, Siobhan. Siobhan: I didn't think you'd spot us and run this way so quickly... Siobhan: Miss Florine.

Florine: Your Highness, I'm Florine of the Heretics Inquisition. Very pleased to meet you! Florine: However, what are you doing here? Carleen: I fell in by accident from an earthquake. Carleen: How about you? And where's your partner? Florine: Erica is scouting the perimeter. Florine: She could be a loose cannon, but should return soon. Florine: We ran into some trouble on the tundra and got trapped in this weird place. Siobhan: You fell into the cave because you were following me. Florine: We should speak elsewhere in private, Lady Carleen. Florine: This is a perfectly preserved ancient city and probably more than we can handle. Carleen: Sure. Carleen and Florine leave together. Vice: They're off to chat in private. Wonder what don't they want us to hear? Siobhan: Come here, Vice, I have to tell you something. Siobhan: Florine is not just a member of the Lumopolis Church Inquisition... Siobhan: But also the best explorer in that city. Siobhan: She specialized in investigating ancient ruins. Siobhan: But unlike me, she and her companion's mission is to eliminate... Navigator: Is there a purpose to this? I heard it all. Siobhan: ... Siobhan: You have keen ears too, I see. Navigator: I heard the other two as well. Navigator: They think you're a dangerous scholar, and this place is very dangerous too. Navigator: Since we're all trapped in here, we should just be honest with each other. Navigator: We can't hope to find a way out if we don't build trust. Navigator: What do you two think? Florine: You must be the Caelestite who adventures with Her Highness, and... Florine: That outfit doesn't fit you at all. Navigator: I had no other choice! ???: Hiss! Navigator: Whoa, what's with that snake? Florine: Pipe down, you scared Alba! Navigator: Why did you bring that snake with you? Florine: That has nothing to do with our situation. Let's not go off on a tangent. Navigator: You're the one going off on a tangent! Florine: It's your fault for distracting me with how you're dressed. Florine: Anyway, even though you often partnered with Her Highness... Florine: But I'd suggest you not to interject when you're not familiar with the situation. Navigator: Aren't you with the Inquisition? I even know Hedy. Florine: She is my senior. Navigator: Has she never mentioned me to you? Florine: She did... Are you on good terms with her? Navigator: Not really. But if she were here, she'd listen to my suggestion. Carleen: I agree with Navigator. Carleen: Like I explained to you just now, Florine... Carleen: Finding a way out is our common goal, one that's predicated on sharing information. Vice: Yeah, I also agree. Florine: Understood, Your Highness. I shall do my best. Siobhan: ... Florine: Why are you looking at me like that? Are you trying to tell me something? Siobhan: It looks like we can try to get along, thanks to Vice and her companions. Florine: Yeah, thanks to Her Highness and her companions.