Echocalypse: Scarlet Covenant story · Main story, Act 9: Desert of Sand
45. Welcome
A trap. Rasparta were more than ready, but what exactly is their motive here? Is it that fellow?
4 scenes, 42 lines
1. Welcome
14 lines
... I think we might have to split up.
Huh?
Raspartan control over Nebu is reaching its zenith. If we remain as a four, we will attract too much attention.
So what do we do?
I think we should split up into three groups; one to act as bait and the other two to operate covertly.
Eriri will come with me. Snezhana, you can work by yourself.
Any questions?
Nope!
I agree.
Am I working by myself too? I thought...
You have no experience in covert ops and will serve as bait.
...
2. Stage 45-1, before the battle
10 linesAs the bait, you should ham it and behave like you're trying to avoid detection.
That should draw the Raspartan agents to you.
I get it. So what's my objective?
Buying me a gift.
Huh? Didn't Eriri say Gift of Waters is like Valentine's Day...?
(Coughing) Don't get me wrong. Nebu is reviving Gift of Waters and since we're infiltrating, we should try to follow their customs.
Besides, Eriri said she's getting one for us, so you need to get one for her at least.
And since we're foreigners here, we need to follow the rules very carefully, or they might suspect something is wrong.
In, in short, your mission is to buy a present. Got it?
Got it!
3. Stage 45-3, after the battle
6 linesIt's a bit strange, going under cover to buy a gift.
Whatever. Best not to overthink it. Hopefully Sova is fine.
(Nearby)
There's Awakener.
What a charade. Does he think we're stupid?
Go tell the Boss. Don't lose him!
4. Stage 45-10, after the battle
12 linesChoosing a gift is no simple matter.
If it was for a lover it would be easy, but buying for a friend nothing seems suitable.
Very true.
Giving a gift on Gift of Waters can have many meanings. The main ones are to express concern and fondness.
It can be easier to choose something for someone you don't feel any special attachment to.
But still, some people can turn out to be special in the end.
Well said! Are you buying a gift too?
Me? I'm buying for a junior who's responsible for protecting me.
Tell you what. Why don't we help each other out?
Hmm? You okay?
I didn't expect to see you again so soon, Horus.
Neither did I, visitor from Bifrost.