Episode 1 Chapter 03 Ethan (script)

Introduction

In a far away galaxy, lies a sun, orbited by 3 planets. The Gurhal system.
A place inhabited by humans, and their creations,
CASTs, Newmens, and beasts.
For 500 years, there was war among the races,
a seemingly never-ending conflict. Then finally...
An era of peace and prosperity that has lasted for 100 years.
But now, a darkness has awoken, and threatens the Universe.

(Opening Cinema)

Ethan's Room

(Cutscene) (Ethan is sleeping in his room. A beeping noise sounds indicating an incoming call. An image of Hyuga appears above Ethan's Vision Phone.)

• Hyuga: Ethan! You awake yet? Up and at 'em. *Sigh* Come on, get up you lazy bum!

(Pete appears from off screen answer the call)

• Pete: Good morning, Master Hyuga.
• Hyuga: Hey, Pete. Maybe you'll have better success at this. Wanna try waking him up?
• Pete: Certainly. Just one moment, sir.

(Pete hovers over to Ethan's bedside)

• Pete: Ethan, sorry to disturb you... but Master Hyuga is here.

(Ethan rolls over in bed, his flailing arm crashes into Pete, knocking him away)

• Ethan: Unh.. unnnh...
• Pete: Oooh!
• Hyuga: Hmm, looks like you're not having much luck either.
• Pete: My sincerest apologies... It seems like extreme measures are called for. Please wait just a moment.

(Pete hovers over to Ethan's head and grabs his ears, pulling him up and out of bed. Still holding on to Ethan's ears, Pete drags Ethan over to the Vision Phone)

• Ethan: What the...?! Ow! OW! Pete! Knock it off! Hey! I said knock it off! Let me go! What are you...? OW!! Cut it out... Pete... please... OW!
• Hyuga: Good morning, Ethan. I trust you slept well?
• Ethan: You better have a good reason for this.
• Hyuga: We're being sent to the Parum ruins. Karen's asked for us. I'm already in the city, in area B2. We need to...
• Ethan: The ruins? Is this about that Relics site?
• Hyuga: You got it. Now will 'ya get it into gear?
• Ethan: Hey, Hyuga... Ow! Pete, you can let go of my ear now!
• Pete: Oh... my apologies.

(End Cutscene)

(Scene: Ethan, Pete)

• Ethan: Morning, Pete.
• Pete: Good morning, Ethan.
• Ethan: Don't you think that maybe you went a little overboard just now? I thought you were gonna pull my ears right off!
• Pete: My sincerest apologies. Fortunately, however, I now know the most effective way of waking you up!
• Ethan: Woah, hold on a sec! Are you saying you plan on doing that again? C'mon Pete, gimme a break!
• Pete: If you find it uncomfortable, might I suggest waking up a bit earlier?
• Ethan: All right, all right! But because you were yanking on my ears so hard, I couldn't hear where Hyuga said he'd be waiting. Somewhere in the city... Where was it again?
• Pete: Area B2. Clyez City, on the fourth floor near GUARDIANS Headquarters.
• Ethan: Well then, I'd better hop to it.
• Pete: Before you go... I've prepared information on some matters you may wish to hear about. Would you care to listen?

(Ask about Karen Erra)

• Pete: Karen's exact date of birth is unknown. Fifteen years ago she was discovered as a babe, alone in the woods. She was raised by the Shidow family on Neudaiz. Despite being a newman, who are renowned for their TECHNIC abilities, she is unable to use such powers.
• Ethan: Hm... Perhaps... Well... Maybe she's strong enough that she doesn't need to use them? Actually, it never occurred to me before. I guess she kicks so much butt I just never really noticed!
• Pete: Her inability to use TECHNICs may have been what pushed her to become such a skilled swordsperson.
• Ethan: Yeah... That must have been really tough for her.

(Ask about Kalam and Norphe)

• Pete: It appears that the Green Green Farm has reopened for business. They are a much smaller scale operation now.
• Ethan: I hope it works out for them!
• Pete: Indeed.
• Ethan: They've sure got their work cut out for them.

(Ask about Relics)

• Pete: A few days ago, the RELICS site your party discovered...
• Ethan: Oh, I heard that a team of civilian archaeologists were going in to investigate!
• Pete: About that... It seems that all communications have been cut off, and the worst is feared.
• Ethan: What?!
• Pete: Since the SEED invaded, numerous RELICS have been discovered, one after another. But recently, many teams sent in to investigate have begun disappearing.
• Ethan: There seem to be a lot of unanswered questions about the RELICS.
• Pete: Yes, there are. But prior to the SEED invasion, investigating RELICS wasn't really dangerous at all, so it may be just negligence on the part of the research teams. If you ever have the chance to visit a RELICS site, be sure to take adequate care.

(Ask Later)

• Pete: Please feel free to inquire again at any time. With that said, it appears the location for you next mission is on Parum again.
• Ethan: Yeah, but... today it's going to be a real commission, right? Even though they call it "field work," the most serious thing I've done so far was that assignment in the pasture. The rest of the time I've just been looking for runaway pets and settling domestic squabbles.
• Pete: Guardians, who carry the task of protecting the world, mustn't go around questioning the size or importance of their missions. Everyone has different things that are important to them. Those duties that bring happiness to people are what the GUARDIANS are all about.
• Ethan (thinking): ...Am I being preached to by machinery...?
• Pete: Ethan... Are you listening?
• Ethan: Yeah yeah. I understand. You can save the sermon for somebody else.
• Pete: I wonder if you truly understand... Oh, there is one more thing I must tell you. You received a message from GUARDIANS Headquarters. Don't forget to check your vision phone.
• Ethan: All right.

(View vision phone -> License update) Message: Upon review of your performance during your training missions, you have been granted access to Type Select and Free Mission. For further details and a license update, please visit GUARDIANS Headquarters.

Clyez City: PPT Spaceport: Fourth Floor

(Ethan looks around)

• Ethan (thinking): It looks like Hyuga hasn't arrived yet. Wait, that notice from GUARDIANS Headquarters... I guess I'll go see what that's all about.

Clyez City: Guardians Headquarters: Fifth Floor

(Lou)

• Lou: How was Parum?
• Ethan: There are all different kinds of CASTs out there...
• Lou: There are many different kinds of humans, too. The intelligent ones are ones who aren't bogged down with useless things like emotions.
• Ethan: That's not true!

(Again)

• Lou: I don't understand the need for emotions.
• Ethan: Of course you don't.

(Type Change Counter Attendant) (Before receiving your permit)

• Type Change Counter Attendant: This is the Type Selection desk. You have not received your Type Change permit yet. I'm sorry, but when you receive your permit, please come again.

(Mina)

• Mina: Welcome to the GUARDIANS, protectors of the future of Gurhal!
• Ethan: Hi, Mina.
• Mina: Hello, Mr. Waber.
• Ethan: I got a message telling me to come here.
• Mina: Ah, yes! You've received a permit to participate in Free Missions and Type Selection. I'll explain... What should I start with?

(Ask about Free Missions)

• Mina: Typically a client comes in with a request for the GUARDIANS, which is then forwarded to the pertinent branch, either here on the colony or on the planets, where it's then assigned to the appropriate person. You know this much, I assume?
• Ethan: Yeah, of course!
• Mina: Since the SEED invasion, the number of commissions from citizens has skyrocketed. But there's a limit to the amount an individual citizen can procure for compensation, especially in exchange for some of the larger-scale cases. Also, when dispatching Guardians to deal with these catastrophes, if there's a sudden SEED outbreak, dealing with that and resulting contamination in a timely manner becomes very difficult.
• Ethan: I see.
• Mina: In order to remedy that situation, the GUARDIANS and political representatives from the various planets set to negotiations. The result of those talks was that Guardians, regardless of their current mission status, who help in purification of SEED-infected areas and help suppress the ensuing altered life forms, will be paid a suitable fee based on the results of their actions. This is what a Free Mission is.
• Ethan: I get it! If I exterminate all the SEED-altered life forms in an area, not only do I get the practice, if I do well I can also earn some money! Like a job!
• Mina: That is correct. Now, to find out which areas are taking damage, there is information available at the Mission Counter at transportation facilities like the Flyer Base. From there you can join Free Missions at your leisure. Also, from your GUARDIANS lodgings, use the vision phone to receive messages from the TTB regarding new Free Mission updates.
• Ethan: Sounds good!
• Mina: Well then, let me renew your GUARDIANS license.

(Free Mission now available)

• Mina: For example, I hear that now in Parum's Raffon Meadow, altered creatures have become a really big problem.

(Creature Discomfort Free Mission available) (Ask about Type Select)

• Mina: During battle, the main computer here sends combat information to the Guardians involved. It's called "automatic support." This support system differs based on an individual Guardians's combat style. Those different styles are called "types." For example, the kind of weapons used differs with each type. Your current type is "Hunter." However, that can be changed using Type Selection.
• Ethan: Can you only change your type once?
• Mina: No. At the type selection counter behind this one, you can change your type as many times as you wish. As you earn mission points you can also raise the level of your current type. Even if you change levels, the levels of your previous types do not change. You can choose the best type suited to fit each mission.
• Ethan: Got it.
• Mina: Well then allow me to renew your GUARDIANS license.

(Type Selection now available) (Nothing Thanks)

• Ethan: Thanks a lot! I think I got it down, for the most part. Oh, have you seen Hyuga?
• Mina: Hyuga Ryght?
• Ethan: Yeah, I've got a mission with him coming up. He was supposed to be waiting around here, but I don't see him anywhere.
• Mina: Yes, now that you mention it, a little while ago, a Guardian returning from a mission said that Hyuga was in front of the PPT gate making... advances... on some girl.
• Ethan: Oh geez... Thanks, I'll go find him.
• Mina: You're welcome. Do be careful out there! And my the Holy Light guide you!

(Talk to Mina again)

• Mina: Hyuga is over by the PPT gate, I think.

Clyez City: PPT Spaceport: Fourth Floor

(Scene: Ethan, Hyuga, Lumia) (As Ethan approaches the PPT gate to Parum, he spies Hyuga talking to his sister Lumia)

• Ethan: Lumia!
• Lumia: Oh, Ethan!
• Ethan: Hyuga! Are you trying to pick up on my little sister or what?
• Lumia: Hyuga was just asking me if I'd like to go to the amusement park in the resort block.
• Ethan: Lumia, you're a little young to be dating! Haven't you heard the rumors about this guy?
• Hyuga: What are you talking about? I'm a perfect gentleman!
• Ethan: I think the Holy Light is steering you in a dangerous direction, Hyuga.
• Lumia: Don't butt in, Ethan! I've been out with boys before!
• Ethan: What are you talking about? You've never stepped foot off this colony!
• Lumia: Why do you treat me like a child all the time? I hate you!!

(Lumia exits)

• Ethan: And that's exactly why I treat her like a child...
• Hyuga: Aren't you going to go after her?
• Ethan: Forget it. Where's Karen?
• Hyuga: She said she was going down to Holtes City first.
• Ethan: Let's hurry to Parum, then.
• Hyuga: Hold on.
• Ethan: Hm?
• Hyuga: It looks like we might see some more action on this mission. Let's go to the shopping mall and make sure we're adequately prepared.
• Ethan: Let's just go straight to Holtes City then. We can check out the GRM store. I heard the selection here on the colony doesn't hold a candle to the GRM stuff.
• Hyuga: No, GRM is sort of...
• Ethan: Ah, say no more, I understand.
• Hyuga: You do?
• Ethan: You've been spending all your money on dates, and now you're broke, right? GRM products are better, but they're not exactly cheap, are they?
• Hyuga: Well... uh... Yeah, you got me. Heh.
• Ethan: Well then, lets meet up at the GUARDIANS Branch. I'll go ahead of you.
• Hyuga: Uh, could you hold on for a moment, Ethan?
• Ethan: Hm? What is it now?
• Hyuga: Have you picked up your Free Mission permit yet?
• Ethan: Yeah, I just did.
• Hyuga: Me too, actually. So here, I'm giving you this.

(Receive Hyuga's partner card)

• Ethan: Huh? What's this?
• Hyuga: Don't you remember? From training the other day? If you've got someone else's card, even if they aren't around at that moment, you can communicate with them, regardless. Karen explained it to us.
• Ethan: I think I remember... Uh... What did she say about it?
• Hyuga: You weren't listening at all, were you?
• Ethan: !! Don't be a jerk. Of course I listened! Look, here's my partner card. Take it!

(Partner Card given to Hyuga)

• Ethan: And then? Now that we've exchanged cards, what's next?
• Hyuga (thinking): You have no idea how this works, do you?
• Hyuga: Basically... Use it to invite me to your party during Free Missions.
• Ethan: Wow, I don't think I've ever heard you invite a guy anywhere. Are you gonna bring me flowers next?
• Hyuga: Cut it out, Ethan. During the Free Mission I figured it would be a good time for you to begin your sword training.
• Ethan: What!?
• Hyuga: Well, like it or not, we're going to be fighting alongside one another... And you make a lot of mistakes. You know that, right? And that affects my mission points, too... which adds up over time!
• Ethan: Get over yourself, Mr. Big Shot! We were in the same class!
• Hyuga: Maybe, but in the sword skills class in training school, you didn't beat me once!
• Ethan: Ugh! Don't remind me...

(Partner Card Tutorial)

• Ethan: I see. So if I ever feel like it, I'll give you an invite.
• Hyuga: Indeed you should!

(End Scene)

Holtes City: Central District

(Scene: Ethan, Karen) (As Ethan exits the PPT Spaceport, Karen approaches)

• Karen: Ethan? Wow, early for a change? I'm impressed!
• Ethan: Don't be so self-important! It's not like you're older than me or anything.
• Karen: We may be the same age, but I'm still your instructor. And that attitude will not be tolerated!
• Ethan: Hmph!
• Karen: Moving on, today's mission will take place at the RELICS site we found before.
• Ethan: Yeah. I heard something about a research team of archaeologists going in.
• Karen: Exactly... But we seem to have lost communication with them.
• Ethan: That's what Pete said. Is the RELICS site really that dangerous of a place?
• Karen: Not at all. Until recently there has never been trouble at a RELICS site. Otherwise, it would be unthinkable for them to send in a team unguarded.
• Ethan: So the client is somehow connected to the archaeology team?
• Karen: Not exactly. When you meet him you'll understand. There's a bit of trouble with a part of the mission they're fussing over and they're still negotiating. It will be a while before our mission begins. *Ethan: Really! Well then, how about a Free Mission to kill some time?
• Karen: Ah, you got a Free Mission permit, too? How very prudent of you! Why don't we exchange partner cards?

(Receive Karen's partner card)

• Ethan: Now that we've traded these...
• Karen: Ah, I'll train you. Now, ordinarily the mission always takes trop priority, but there's nothing we can do about that now, so...
• Ethan: Go easy on me!

(End Scene)

(Karen)

• Karen: Hm? If you want to go on the Free Mission I'd be happy to come along.

(Add Karen to Party)

• Karen: Nice and prudent. I'll drill it into you. I'll be waiting at the Flyer Base.

(Remove Karen from Party)

• Karen: It looks like we've still got quite a bit of time before the mission begins. Let's do a Free Mission to pass the time.

Holtes City: Clothing Shop

(Norphe)

• Norphe: Thanks to you, Green Green Farm has been reopened! We're going to work hard and build an even better reputation than before. Just you wait and see!

(Again)

• Norphe: When you get a chance, come back to visit the ranch again!

(Kalam)

• Kalam: Hey! Next time, teach me some of those fancy sword moves of yours. I may be small, but I still want to be able to watch over Norphe. She gets upset at the smallest things, so I need to learn to be the strong one.

(Again)

• Kalam: I wanna be strong like you!

Holtes City: Guardians Branch

(Sheena)

• Sheena: Welcoming!
• Ethan: Uh, excuse me. I heard that there was a hold up with the next mission, and wanted to find out the status.
• Sheena: Hmm, letting me see... Please make your time. Hmm, it looks like they gonna will be taking more time.
• Ethan: I see. Well, I'll stop in again later.
• Sheena: I am understanding.

(Ethan and party undertake a Free Mission)

(Upon returning from Free Mission)

• Ethan (thinking): They've probably worked things out with the client by now. Let's go check the GUARDIANS Branch.

(Return to Holtes City Guardians Branch)

Holtes City: Guardians Branch

(Scene: Ethan, Hyuga) (Ethan walks up to the main counter where Hyuga is waiting)

• Hyuga: Ah, Ethan! Perfect timing!
• Ethan: What's up, Hyuga?
• Hyuga: I just heard from Sheena. Karen is currently in the midst of negotiations with the client. Let's go to the meeting room.

(Hyuga and Ethan exit to the meeting room)

Parum Guardians Branch: Meeting Room

(Cutscene) (Hyuga and Ethan enter the Meeting Room. Karen is sitting at a table, the client sitting opposite from her. She stands to greet them)

• Karen: Good, you're here. I want to introduce you to our client. Dr. Dorson is a Relics archaeologist.

(All three sit before their client)

• Karen: Now, as I was saying to the Doctor a moment ago, about the Relics site discovered the other day, we've already lost several teams in there, and they were professionals. It's just too dangerous for you.
• Dr. Dorson: But I must examine this Relics site! I'll go alone if I have to!
• Ethan: He wants to come with us?
• Hyuga: It's no place for a citizen.
• Karen: That's what I've been trying to explain to him.
• Dr. Dorson: You don't realize the importance of this place. The key to saving our world could be inside this Relics site!
• Karen: Let me make this clear. We cannot promise your safety.
• Dr. Dorson: I am well aware of that! I must go! Either way, I will go!
• Karen: Very well. However, if at any point I feel the mission has become too dangerous, I'll abort it. Do I make myself clear?
• Dr. Dorson: Y-Yes. Absolutely.
• Hyuga: You sure about this, Karen?
• Karen: We'll see.

(End Cutscene)

(Scene: Ethan, Hyuga, Karen, Dr. Dorson)

• Karen: After preparations are complete, form the party and we’ll begin our investigative mission at the Raffon RELICS. Ethan, when you feel it is time, form the party and register everyone. When registering, you've got to be within the city limits. You can come find us in person, or you can use the partner cards. When you're ready, I'll be at the GUARDIANS Branch in the Eastern District.
• Hyuga: I'll be waiting in the central plaza.
• Ethan: What about you, doctor? While we're getting ready, maybe you'd like to go shopping or something?
• Dr. Dorson: Don't be a fool! I'm not stepping foot outside until we leave for the RELICS site!
• Ethan (thinking): What are you so afraid of?
• Karen: ... I'll make sure to bring Dr. Dorson along for the mission... Ethan, you can just add me and Hyuga to the party.
• Ethan: All right.

(Relics Inquiry mission available)

• Karen: Great. You are dismissed!

(End Scene)

Parum Guardians Branch

(Sheena)

• Sheena: Good luck-ness on your mission!

(Lou) (After meeting Dr. Dorson, Lou appears)

• Lou: Dr. Dorson will be accompanying you?
• Ethan: Yeah, it seems so.
• Lou: It would be best to rethink that plan.
• Ethan: I think it's sketchy to bring civilians along, too.
• Lou: It is not just that.
• Ethan: What then?
• Lou: That I cannot say.

Holtes City: East District

(Talk to Karen)

• Karen: Are you ready to go?

(Add Karen to party)

• Karen: If you're ready to head out on the RELICS mission, I'll bring Dr. Dorson along, so you don't need to worry about adding him to the party.

(Remove Karen from Party)

• Karen: For the mission at the RELICS site, both myself and Hyuga are required participants.

Holtes City: Central Square

(Talk to Hyuga)

• Hyuga: What is it, Ethan? I'm busy here. If you've got business, cut to the chase.

(Add Hyuga to party)

• Hyuga: I've got some important business, so I'll be along later. Head to the Flyer Base and wait for me there.
• Ethan (thinking): What kind of "important business" does he have? I wonder...

(Remove Hyuga from Party)

• Hyuga: You still aren't ready yet? Please don't hole me up.

(Young Girl)

• Young Girl: Hyuga, you're so funny! Maybe we should go out sometime!

(Enter Flyer Base and select "RELICS Inquiry" mission)