FFBE Script part 141: Master and Pupil

Previously...

KINGDOM OF PHARM -- MASTER AND PUPIL -- TOWN OF SIAN 1

(The scene opens by panning over the town of Sian, then shows the party entering town. They come to a stop shortly in.)

Rain: So this is what the town of Pharm looks like? We should ask around to see if we can learn anything about the crystal.

(Sakura moves so she is behind Rain. Rain tries to side-step her, but she steps in the same direction so she remains hidden behind him. After a few more moves like this, Rain turns to her.)

Rain: Sakura? What's going on? Isn't it hard to walk around like that?

Sakura: Don't worry about it. Let's find lodgings.

(A blonde-haired white mage enters.)

???: Mistress Sakura! I found you!

(Fina steps forward.)

Fina: "Mistress"...? Sakura, you know this girl?

Sakura: My, my... so you spotted me.....

(Sakura turns to Fina.)

Sakura: This is one of my students from where I was in hiding. But... I'm not very good at handling this one.

???: Mistress Sakura! Look! I've got a nice, sweet candy here for you!

(Sakura rushes to the girl.)

Sakura: Oh! Candy!

(She then walks aloof off to one side.)

Sakura: No! I mean... Ayaka! That is not what we are here for. Have you seen a crystal appear near here?

Ayaka: Yup. I saw it go zooming right by.

Rain: Really? Which way did it go!?

Ayaka: To the southern part of the Kingdom of Pharm... toward the ancient shrine. Some folks were sent out to investigate just a little while ago.

Sakura: To investigate? That could be bad. We need to find them and send them back to safety.

Ayaka: Huh? Why?

(A man enters slowly from the east. He takes two steps, then falls to his knees.)

???: Ugh...

Ayaka: Mr. Goken! He's the leader of the investigation expedition! What terrible wounds... What happened?

Goken: A monster... A monster wearing armor...

(Nichol gets a ! and walks closer to Goken.)

Nichol: What color? What color was the armor that person wore?

Goken: Blue...The armor was blue...

(Nichol gets another ! and rushes away.)

Ayaka: I can't believe it.... Who could possibly do this sort of thing to Mr. Goken...

Rain: Nichol!

(Rain hurries after Nichol. Fina starts to as well but pauses by Ayaka.)

Fina: Miss Ayaka? Please take care of Mr. Goken for us.

(Fina rushes away. Sakura starts to leave as well but stops as Ayaka speaks.)

Ayaka: Mistress Sakura! What is going on?

Sakura: I'm sorry. There doesn't seem to be any time for explanations now. I know that we've only just been reunited. I'm sorry to rush off again so soon. ...I will take that candy, though.

(Sakura takes a few more steps, but turns back one last time.)

Sakura: I know I can leave the town safe in your hands. You are mu student. You can keep these people safe.

Ayaka: Y-yes, Mistress. You can count on me! Take care of yourself out there!

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