Tartarus - Emergency Stairs
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The Phantoms have been gettin' tougher for sure. |
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What's wrong? You're awfully quiet. Are you actually mad? |
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No, not at all, really... |
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Aw, c'mon, don't hide it. It was a gut punch, right? I totally hit the nail on the head. |
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Must be rough. I can guess what's goin' through your mind right now. |
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What...
What do you know about me?
You don't know what I've been through! All I've had to endure!
No one does! You're not like me at all! |
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So you're just gonna make excuses and mope about no one understanding you?
I know a little about what you're dealing with. I'm guessing you think nobody gives you credit because of Kalim, right? |
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...I'm vice housewarden. Kalim, such as he is, was made houswarden. That's proof enough. |
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Yeah, at least for right now. He's not very bright or that adept with magic. There's no contest between you two on those fronts.
But he's got something you don't—charisma. |
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Charisma? Hah.
That's just a nice way of saying he's a soft touch. He'll be used and taken advantage of at every turn. |
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I'm gonna let you in on a little secret. You know what the greatest source of charisma is?
Money. |
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Money?!
I mean... Sure, the Asim family possesses great wealth and power. I'll grant you that. |
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Money's more tangible than magic. It commands a lot of power and has no uncertain or ambiguous factors.
You should know all about that. Better than me, even. |
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Well, I suppose... |
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And Kalim is learning how to wield that immense power. |
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You think so, huh... |
Flashback Start
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MC and the ghosts living here were such gracious hosts during our training camp.
I honestly had a blast!
So I want to give Ramshackle a little facelift as a token of my gratitude.
The money's ours, right? Which means we can use it how we want. |
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Roi Doré, your noble heart makes you worthier than ever of your golden appellation. |
Flashback End
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...... |
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So yeah, guys who act without considering what comes next are fools. But guys who only focus on that are even bigger fools.
It's hard to predict how impulsive guys like Kalim will grow...for better or for worse.
But there's nothin' more embarrassing than someone who makes excuses after waiting so long their prey gets away. |
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I... |
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Okay, counseling session's gonna have to wait. We got a fight on our hands! |
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