#chosen of the sun
Chosen of the Sun |
| tiger & key // forty-three
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EVE: Lord Tev’us? Lord Tev’us!
EVE: I hope he’s alright…
EVE: Oh!
TAIYO: Eve?
EVE: Taiyo, where did you come from?
TAIYO: I was just… it was a strange place I… I’m not sure where to begin. Are you alright? You look pale.
EVE: I travelled here with Lord Tev’us. He went to scout ahead and now he’s completely vanished! I’m so afraid something awful has happened to him. He spoke of shadows, and he’d been hurt, now he’s gone. I shouldn’t have let him go alone. What if—
TAIYO: It’s alright. Calm down. I’ll help you to look for him.
EVE: But the keys… Don’t you want to find them?
TAIYO: There are far more important things than games.
EVE: Thank you, Taiyo. Really, I… If something’s happened to him, it’s all my fault.
TAIYO: Lord Tev’us is amongst the strongest of us. I’m certain whatever’s happened, he can handle it.
EVE: I hope so…
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Chosen of the Sun |
| tiger & key // forty-two
POLL RESULTS |
The audience votes for Sarayn to take the key for himself, with 52% in favor. Sarayn becomes the third contestant to win a key.
KYRIE: Welcome back, Lord Tev’us.
SARAYN: So, that’s the end of it?
KYRIE: A simple task.
SARAYN: If there is nothing more, I’ll take my leave.
KYRIE: Certainly. Though, it might interest you to know, had you decided differently, you would both be standing here now.
SARAYN: How is that any concern of mine? One way or another, the result, for me, is the same.
KYRIE: Well-observed, my Lord. I bid you a very fine evening.
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Chosen of the Sun |
| tiger & key // forty-one
KYRIE: Welcome back, Your Highness.
TAYUIN: Don’t call me that.
KYRIE: Why? There’s no one else around.
TAYUIN: That’s not the point…
KYRIE: Did you find your time in the realm of illusion to be productive?
TAYUIN: I got the key didn’t I? That’s all that matters.
KYRIE: Of course. That’s all that matters.
TAYUIN: Stop it, already!
KYRIE: But what have I done wrong?
TAYUIN! You know what! You’re so annoying! You always speak in that way, like you know everything about me. Well, I did your stupid task. And I don’t regret the how!
KYRIE: Is that the truth?
TAYUIN: What?
KYRIE: You don’t regret it?
TAYUIN: No.
KYRIE: I see. Well, you’re free to go. You need not stay here, if I upset you so much.
TAYUIN: Fine. I’m going now.
KYRIE: Tayuin.
TAYUIN: What do you want?
KYRIE: He wasn’t right, you know. You’re better than that.
TAYUIN: No, I’m not. It was my choice, after all. I put myself first. Because no one else will.
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Chosen of the Sun |
| tiger & key // forty
POLL RESULTS |
The audience votes for Tayuin to play along, with 74% in favor, and only 26% opposed. Tayuin chooses one player to eliminate and receives a [KEY].
TAYUIN: Alright, I’ll play along. What’s your game?
MIRROR TAY: I told you, it’s very simple. All you have to do is give me one name.
TAYUIN: One name?
MIRROR TAY: In order for one to win, another one must fail. Name one of the Chosen to eliminate, and you shall have your key.
TAYUIN: All I have to do is pick someone? But… if I agree, will they know it was me?
MIRROR TAY: Only if you tell them so. It’ll stay between you and… well, you.
TAYUIN: And you swear this isn’t a trick.
MIRROR TAY: Promise.
TAYUIN: Then, I can pick anyone?
MIRROR TAY: Anyone at all. Just say the name.
TAYUIN: Very well then. I choose…
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Chosen of the Sun |
| tiger & key // thirty-nine
POLL RESULTS |
With 55% opposed, the audience votes not to help Therion. Indryr fails to receive a [KEY], but is rewarded [TRUTH SCROLL] instead.
THERION: So, are you going to help me or not?
INDRYR: No, I don’t think I will.
THERION: Then that’s your decision.
SPECTRE: Helping those in need, accepting whatever consequence to yourself, is a selfless feat. Perhaps, too great are such leaps of faith. In reward, you would have received this key. Though, in being wary in strange lands, and keeping one’s wits about them, is just as worthy of praise. For this, you shall receive this scroll, Indryr of Irauygate.
INDRYR: So, it was an illusion after all. Then, I’ve failed this test in some part… but what does the scroll grant me?
SPECTRE: This scroll is enchanted. It can be used to compel the truth— the most honest truth— from anyone upon whom you may wish to use its power. Simply read the incantation written inside, and no lie shall stand before you. The spell will work only once, so use it wisely.
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| tiger & key // thirty-eight
TALILA: So, you really don’t have any magic?
ASTER: Not unless you count my lyrical expertise, I’d say it’s quite enchanting.
TALILA: giggling Good thing I came along when I did. Actually, I’ve been trying to find someone since we got here, but this place seems so big. It’s sort of lonesome.
ASTER: I hadn’t noticed. Then again, I’m used to doing things on my own.
TALILA: Mm. I know what it’s like.
ASTER: You? But surely you have some handsome lovers back home.
TALILA: Don’t you know it’s rude to ask a lady about her list of lovers?
ASTER: Are you horribly offended?
TALILA: Oh yes, dreadfully offended. Maybe I should have let those monsters eat you whole.
ASTER: Well, I’m sure there’s a few people around here who might’ve. Lucky for me, my lady has a heart of gold and green.
TALILA: You know, we still haven’t addressed the subject of payment.
ASTER: Payment?
TALILA: Mhm! Like what I’m going to get for saving you.
ASTER: Besides time spent with my striking good looks and dazzling smile?
TALILA: Those are lovely, but these are matters of life and death. Very serious. Worth at least… two songs!
ASTER: You… want to hear me play?
TALILA: Is that bad?
ASTER: Of course not. I would happily oblige, anytime you’d like! No rescue necessary.
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Chosen of the Sun |
| tiger & key // thirty-seven
INTERACTIVE VOTE |
Should Sarayn keep the key for himself or offer it to Eve?
EVE: Have you studied magic long?
SARAYN: Since I was young.
EVE: Ah, I imagine you must be very skilled! My brothers are also powerful mages, like you. I suppose, I’m a little late to the game. I’ve only recently come to the academy. In fact, this place sort of reminds me of it.
SARAYN: You have an incredible gift. It is, perhaps, the one magic I could never master.
EVE: You mean…?
SARAYN: Healing.
EVE: Maybe one just needs the right teacher. Not to say you’ve had bad ones. I’m sorry, that was rude of me.
SARAYN: Not at all.
EVE: Well, I’m sure there’s nothing I could teach you that you don’t already know.
SARAYN: You’re much too kind for your own good.
EVE: But you smiled.
SARAYN: Hm.
EVE: Where do you think it leads?
SARAYN: I’m not sure. We should proceed with caution. Let me go on ahead.
EVE: Is that really necessary? You haven’t seen a single shadow since meeting me. If we go together, surely it will be safer for both of us.
SARAYN: That’s not a risk I’m willing to take.
EVE: Very well… I guess…
SARAYN: Wait here. I will come back for you once I’ve cleared any danger.
EVE: Please, be careful Lord Tev’us.
SARAYN: Thank you.
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