Once in a Lifetime (Castle Story)

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Once in a Lifetime

• Related Event: Flames of Reflection/July 2019
• Release Date: July 11, 2019
• Featured Characters: Addis, Sazanka, Ieyasu, Yaten, Natalie

Dialogue

Sun's down, but this town's still plenty lively. Ieyasu's Subordinate Addis It certainly is—I can ever hear what sounds to be a band playing. Ieyasu's Subordinate Sazanka So this is an Alberian festial, eh? We shouldn't wait so long before coming here again next time. Wyrmclan Leader Ieyasu Ah, but this brings me back. I remember when I used to go to festivals with Botan. She would challenge me in the ring toss, carving challenges, and all manner of other games. She was quite serious about it, too. So she's always been like that, has she? Heh, I remember that well. Huh. Weird. Hinomotoan Festival Planner Yaten Didn't expect to run into any fellow countrymen out here. I take it you're from Hinomoto? I mean, judgin' by the duds. Yaten's Partner Natalie Yes, and I would assume the same of you. Yep. I'm from Hinomoto, all right. This is the first time I've ever met somebody from Hinomoto besides Yaten! Just don't get too cozy with Master Ieyasu. If you are from Hinomoto, you must be familiar with the Twelve Wyrmclans? Er... Yaten? Fill me in. They're basically the big-shots in Hinomoto. Never thought I'd actually meet one of 'em in the flesh. It'd be rude of us not to extend every courtesy to such a noble person. Right, Natalie? Hell yeah, it'd be rude! C'mon guys—I'll give you the ten-cent tour. ...So this is some manner of cured meat wrapped in bread? It is quite delicious. I can taste salt, but there is also a hint of fresh herb in the filling. Year, they use some kind of local herb to really punch up the flavor. Although they keep it pretty secret, so who knows what it actually is. A shame—although I certainly understand why they would want to do so. ...Look at you hittin' every target—the person running the stall seems ready to faint dead away! That was pretty damn fun for a kiddie toy. Nice to use a bow every once in a while. I was not aware of the depth of your skills with a bow, Addis. In the future, perhaps you might compete with me in some target shooting? Don't think I'm a match for you, Master, but if that's whatcha want, I'm game. I look forward to it. ...Ah, but on another subject, these candied apples are divine. It's a good thing folks in this town also enjoy candy apples. If not, we would'a removed 'em from the food cart lineup. Festivals belong to the place they're held. If the locals don't enjoy an activity, there's no point in having it. Your level of passion when it comes to festival planning is quite impressive. I'm honored to hear it. Ah, how nice to spend some enjoyable time in an unexpected place. How long has it been since I last attended a town festival...? You certainly seem to have your share of troubles. I suppose ruling and governing really take it out of a guy. I cannot deny the truth of what you say. However, it is a path I chose myself. And given that, I bear it gladly. Your people must be happy to have a leader like you. I pray it is so. But you know, even if you are the head of a Wyrmclam, you're still just a human being. And this isn't Hinomoto; social status doesn't matter when you're at one of my festivals. So maybe—just this once—you can forget your position, title, and all of the baggage that goes with it. Just enjoy the festival as plain ol 'Ieyasu. Plain old Ieyasu... If it's been a long time since you've been to a festival, try to approach it with the joy of a kid. Just for a night. Every festival is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, after all—and you can't enjoy today's festival any day EXCEPT today. So get out there and enjoy the hell out of it already! Heh. Perhaps I could stand to learn a thing or two from Botan in this regard. Might we return to that archery cart we visited earlier? Of course. Er, but why, if you don't mind me asking? If this is truly once-in-a-lifetime, I cannot wait for the future to challenge Addis. I must do so tonight! Will you accept my challenge, Addis? Just don't expect me to go easy on ya. I shall serve as the judge. Heh. I feel as though I understand a bit better now why Botan always seeks to challenge me in various events. It really is quite exciting to cut loose and let one's whims take them where they will! Well, we've got plenty of festival left for you to let loose and enjoy yourself! Very well. For tonight only, I shall return to the mindset I had as a young man. Let us enjoy this event to the fullest! & Yes, Master Ieyasu! The End