Stomps forward, clenching her fists LET'S get this OVER with!
Let's see if we can't recover these quickly then.
Takes a few strides ahead of Cendata, eyes scanning the path Keep up, KID! We don't have ALL day!
Snaps her fingers impatiently MOVE IT! We've wasted enough time already!
Slow down! You're the one who's always talking about how "you were only following orders". Yet here you are, busting my chops.
Turns around, a sneer on her face Don't YOU DARE compare me to HIM! I am NOTHING like HIM!
What's wrong with comparing you? Besides you're taller, stronger, and your rapier is bigger than his old sword.
UGH! Just SHUT UP already! You know what? Maybe I AM just like HIM! Maybe I AM the NEXT HIM! Does THAT make you HAPPY?!
A tall man steps from the shadows Hey, guys. What's going on here?
UH-OH... narrows her eyes at the tall man Man: What's all the commotion about?
Hey, dad. Nothing much. Just arguing over the size of our swords.
ARGUING?! This is serious! This is IMPORTANT! You wouldn't understand! Man: Oh really? Then why don't you two have a civil conversation like adults instead of shouting at each other like a couple of rowdy children?!
I told you I wouldn't compare you to HIM!
<The man, who introduced himself as Brynhildr's father, steps forward and asserts his authority, demanding that Brynhildr and Cendata settle their dispute in a civilized manner.>
Sir, I believe the question here is why do we have a spare house here? Especially considering we don't even have a town nearby. It doesn't add up. It makes you look guilty, or possibly foolish. And I would never call my father foolish.
HOW DARE YOU INSULT ME! Man: NOW, NOW! CALM DOWN, BOTH OF YOU!
That should be easy, right? Seeing that I'm not even using a sword here while you have your hands free.
HMPH! Fine! But don't think I'll let you off the hook THAT easily!
What's got you so jumpy today?
WHAT'S got me JUMPY?! You think you can JUST waltz in here and demand answers from ME?! Man: raises his hands Alright, alright, calm down everyone!
Calm down, all of you! What's going on here? Why do you have a house here that has an artificial climate? What are you trying to protect?
YOU WANNA KNOW, HUH?! Well, I'll TELL YOU! This "house" here... it's NOT just any house! It's an ancient artifact from my people! It holds great power! And I won't allow it to fall into the WRONG hands! So yes, I'll do WHATEVER it takes to keep it safe!
Is that it's true purpose? Holding that great power, you mentioned? What kind of power?
POWER beyond your comprehension! The kind of power that can reshape the very fabric of this world! But it comes at a great cost, Cendata.
Are you still being hunted?
grits her teeth Yes, I am still being hunted. My people want me dead, and they won't stop until they get what they want. But I won't let them. I'll do whatever it takes to protect this artifact and my legacy.