Valentine's Addis/Stories

General Stories Misc

Quotes

On Sortied

On Entering a Room

When Quest Begins

Stay close.

You ready?

Response to Beginning of a Quest

I'd follow you anywhere.

Yeah. I won't disappoint you.

When Controlling Character in Quest

When Receiving a Heal

Owe you one.

Ah, so that's how you feel.

When Entering a Boss' Room

You're the final enemy in my romance!

Once I win, I'll bare my heart!

Response to Entering a Boss' Room

Let's pierce this joker in the heart already!

I'll show my gratitude with a victory!

Upon Getting to Low Health

My heart'll never bend.

I'll make it through this!

Upon Opening a Chest

A gift, eh? From who?

Pretty fancy deal you got goin' on here.

Boss on Low Health

Time to end this!

I'm gettin' sick of lookin' at you!

Boss Enters Break State

Time to wake up, pal!

Smack 'em down!

Rare Enemy Spawns

Now there's a fancy lookin' fellow.

That one's all gussied up. Lookin' for love, maybe?

Upon Death

I don't need anyone followin' me to the afterlife.

I got no regrets. I die with honor.

Player Uses Damaging Skill

Now there's a dapper move!

I can't keep my eyes off you.

When Shape Shifting is Ready

Guess this is a date with a dragon.

I feel the dragon's heart!

Shape Shifting into Dragon

Idle During Quest

So, uh, whaddya DO on a date, exactly?

Don't suppose folks would mind if I chomped this chocolate.

Quest Clear

Quest Failure

Home Screen Walking

I guess I should give thanks.

I need to think of a gift...Hmm.

Better mend the ol' kimono here.

Aww that smells sweet.

Lover's quarrel?

I got no idea how ladies think.

Home Screen Inside

Master Ieyasu gave me this kimono, but somethin' this fancy is wasted on me.

Whether in a duel or romance, it's rude to turn your back on someone's honest feelings.

Romance is hard for me. I'd rather let my katana do the talkin'.

At sea I learned the bow, and the importance of decidin' the battle before the ships draw close.

My first origami crane was all kinds of ugly. Thing's head actually came off.

I ain't great at puttin' my feelings into words. Gets me all twisted.

Home Screen Portrait

Collection Portrait

At The Halidom

Hmm? Is it time?

Can you show me how to wrap a present?

I sense an intense gaze...

When move to next mana circle

Think I'm more of a man than I'm before.

Adventurer Story Episodes

Episode 1

A Loyalty Loophole

(I ain't no stranger to lost causes. Hell, I fought my way through battles I had no business survivin' more times than I know. But this...) Addis! Sorry I'm late! Have you been waiting long? No problem, Helena. Only just got here. (For the first time in my life, I got no idea how to proceed. Am I even gonna make it through this...?) A few days earlier...
My blade strikes as swift as the wind; confusion will be the last thing you know! Your skills are as impressive as ever. We're truly blessed that you came all the way from Hinomoto to aid us. You honor me with your words, Prince— but don't be lowerin' your guard just yet. Uh, HELLO? I'm here too, you know! Did you forget about me already?! Naginata Cutie
Botan
Well, hell. Looks like I did. Er, but what are you doin' here, anyway? What do you think I'm doing?! I came to Alberia to train, and I'm itching for combat! KYAAAHHHH! Huh?!

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G-get away from meeeee! Gwaaargh! Nooooo! ...Huh? Taste my blade! Grruurk... You all right there, ma'am? Y-yes, I think so... Are YOU okay, Addis? *pant* *pant* Geez, give the rest of us a chance to catch up! If you're here to train, might wanna start with those little stick legs. ...... You sure you're okay, ma'am? Say somethin' if you are. R-right! I'm okay! Oh, and thank you ever so much for saving me. My name is Helena. What's yours? Addis is the handle. Now c'mon and let me see you home. Thank you very much, Mr. Addis. Er, but I have to tell you something... I am COMPLETELY in love with you and would do anything for us to go out on a date together! WHAAAA?! Love at first sight is a real thing? Well, I never. Since the moment I first laid eyes on him, my heart has been pounding so fiercely that I can scarce draw breath! I've heard the bards sing of this feeling, and know that it can only be love! Look, you seem like a real nice gal, but I'm afraid I don't feel the same. Why not?! Maybe the fact he's known you for less than five minutes...? Sure, there's that. But more importantly, I'm sworn to the service of Hinomoto. I ain't about to forsake my loyalty to my lord by takin' a wife, and I'm not the type to lead a lady on if nothin' can come of it. I'm not asking you to marry me. My only request is a single date. Give me that, and I swear to vanish from your life as quickly as I arrived in it.

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...Wait, and he AGREED? Holy smokes! So when is this mystery date, mmm? Love Seeker
Philia
I'm pretty sure it's today. Ohmigosh, this is SO exciting! Love at first sight is such a rare and wonderful thing. But she is one brave lady to stake everything on a single date like this. And speak of the devil! The man himself! ...Wait, you're not SERIOUSLY going out dressed like that, are you? I always dress like this. I can't believe I have to explain this, but you're going out on a DATE. Dates are supposed to be SPECIAL. Are you even taking this seriously? So what do you two jokers think I should wear, eh? Somethin' with a buncha buttons, probably... Hee hee! Just leave eeeverything to us.

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...... ...And voila! Your makeover is complete. Her heart is gonna tear clean out of her chest when she sees the new you! Honestly, Addis. Why do you even have these other clothes if you never wear 'em? I wasn't aware you COULD wear a kimono like this. ...Feels kinda weird. Yeah, but it doesn't LOOK weird, so relax. Heck, if anything, it's a big improvement. Now good luck on your big date!

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(...That's how I ended up in this mess. Is there even a clean way outta this, or am I in more trouble than I thought?) Addis? Shall we be off? Uh, yeah. Sure. (Gotta remember what Botan told me— it'll be a serious slap in the face to Helena if I don't take this seriously.) (So I'll just do everything in my power to give her the date of her dreams!)

Episode 2

The Art of Dating

...... ...... (I ain't sure what to say.) (I guess all the resolve in the world don't mean squat when you don't know how to execute on it.) Er, so where do you wanna go, Helena? Well, since you were kind enough to agree to this, I thought perhaps we might do whatever YOU wanted to do. Oh. Well, uh...maybe we start with a walk, then? That sounds lovely. ...... (Well, hell. Now what do I do?)

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How did I KNOW this would happen? He doesn't have a clue where to take her. He hasn't thought about this at all! She asks him out in the expectation of being swept off her dainty feet and all he does is make her feel like the village fool? Such villainy cannot go unrepaid! Maiden Protector
Orion
Okay, when did you get here? And also WHY are you here?! I couldn't well allow two lovely maidens like yourselves to tromp about without a proper escort, now could I? Also, I wanted to lend support to my fellow pursuer of love. First dates are just ever so stressful. Your support's the last thing I need. A-Addis?! What are you doing here?! Pretty sure that's my line. Anyway, I could tell someone was watchin' us. so I came over to see what's what. And what of your date, mmm? Told her to wait by the fountain. Wait, you ABANDONED your date? Addis, that is NOT how a gentleman treats a lady! Hey, this whole date thing was your idea in the first place. Now then, what are you all doin' here? We were worried about you—and clearly we were right to do so, because you aren't even talking to that poor girl! Yeah, well, how am I supposed to know what to say? I ain't never done this before. As an accomplished veteran in the war of love, perhaps you will allow me to share a few of my battlefield secrets. Now then! The key to a date is sensing your partner's every whim and desire, then responding accordingly. For example, if you see her glance at some small boutique, you immediately whisk her inside! That manner of thing. Yeah, I ain't much for...all that. Look, I know it sounds hard to take the lead like Orion, but you don't have to make it quite so difficult. She'll be happy if you just listen to her and care about what she's saying. The girl speaks sooth! Because, you see, time spent with a lover is like honey... For it turns even the most insipid of conversations into a treasured delight! If you need good topics to talk about, you could always discuss your future... We ain't got a future. We got one date. Don't be so quick to dismiss her! Who knows what fate has in store for the two of you? The only reason I agreed to this was because it would be one and done. Figured it would go so badly, she'd just give up without me havin' to reject her outright. So you're just gritting your teeth and enduring this? Yikes. Look, if you want to get this over with, I honestly think it would go faster if you were just talking to each other and... you know. Enjoying yourselves? But I can't make that happen, and it ain't right to put that on her. You take the WEIRDEST things seriously. Just like someone else we know... If you're not even considering your date, then how does this help anyone? ...Huh. Hey, you know what? You're right. Dunno why I've been so determined to fight this battle alone. Thanks for openin' my eyes. I'd better get back to her.

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You were gone a long time, Addis. Is everything all right? Yeah, sorry about that. And, uh... Well, sorry if I made you uncomfortable. What? I know I ain't exactly a sparklin' conversationalist. Truth be told, I don't got much experience with this sorta thing. And if we lay our cards on the table, I don't have a clue where to take you. Oh, goodness! And here I am trying to put you in charge of everything. Yeah, so maybe you can just tell me? About what you like, I mean. Oh. Well... I like flowers, I guess? Then we're goin' to a florist. That would be wonderful! Well done, Addis!

Episode 3

Paper Rose

After the flower shop, Addis and Helena's date
proceeds smoothly. And it turns out time really
does fly when one is having fun...
I can't believe it's evening already! Addis, would you mind terribly if we visited this one last shop? Fine by me.

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Welcome, friends! We deal in all manner of strange and unusual items in this shop. Do let me know if I can help find anything. Well, I'll be damned. They even got a couple'a things from Hinomoto. What is this beautiful paper used for? That's called origami paper. Folks in Hinomoto fold it into various shapes to entertain each other. Never thought to see its like around here. Hey, shopkeep! I'll take a sheet.

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So you fold it like this, and here, and... All done. See? It's a rose. Oh my! That's incredible! Yeah, it's a neat little trick. Here, you can have this one. Thank you so much! Er, but to be honest, there's something I want to give you... THIS rose...is for you. This is the rose you bought back at that first flower shop! Consider it my way of saying thank you for a wonderful day—as well as an apology for being so selfish. You made it clear this date held little interest for you, yet I persisted and forced you into it. That was wrong. You don't gotta apologize for that. Hee hee! Well, it's good to know that my eyes haven't failed me. What's that mean? It means I'm glad the man I fell for at first blush turned out to be so nice. I'm a lot of things, but I dunno that "nice" is one of 'em. It most certainly is! Most men would refuse a date with a woman they've already rejected out of hand. To be honest, I could hardly believe the words coming out of my mouth that day. Coulda fooled me! I didn't see any way you were gonna take no for an answer. And when you accepted, that made it feel all the more like a dream come true. Huh... But now it's time to wake from my dream. So thank you again for a wonderful day. This will be the last time you need see me. Look, at least lemme walk you home. Oh, there's still plenty of light; I think I can get home by myself. And honestly, if we spend any more time together, it...it will be that much harder for me to part from you. So thank you, and farewell. ...Helena! Wait! Love at first sight, eh? ......

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...... Soooo? How'd it go? Wait, so you actually don't know? Figured you'd be camped out in the bushes with a spyglass the whole time. We most certainly were not! How rude! ...Also, we couldn't take the chance you'd see us and get distracted again. Ooo, what a pretty rose! Is that from Helena? Yeah... You sound a little deflated there, bud. What's up? Did something happen? Nah, it's nothin'. Liar! Stop being coy and give it up. I told you, it's nothin'. Just... Well, on the way back, I started thinkin' that maybe I'd been...cruel. Cruel? What do you— Get down! A shuriken?! Who's there?! Show yourself! Looks like they dropped something... What the heck? It's an origami rose. Ah! Listen well, peons of the Boar Clan! We who lurk ever in the shadows have taken your precious Helena. What do you scumbags want? The life of the seventh prince. If you wish to save the girl, you will bring us his head. Some ninja you are! Why don't you just go assassinate him your damn self?! Are you truly too large a fool to see? There is great value in having your hand be the one to strike the killing blow. You wanna dirty my hands in order to stain Ieyasu's reputation. That it? Which means you're tryin' to overthrow my master and maybe even take over this country in the process. You can save only his reputation or this woman's life. Which will you choose? Or I take the third option and cut down all you filthy cowards! Haaaaah! Blast! He spotted us! Botan, now! Hyaaaaaaah! Damn it! Did you really think to take me down with so feeble an attack? Bring the prince's head to the Western Woods before dawn! They got away. If only I had my bow... I'm so sorry, Addis. I screwed up. Er, so what's the plan? I'm gonna chase these guys down and save Helena. You go find that protector fella and watch the prince's back. "Protector fellow?" Wait, you mean Orion? Why not just get the whole Halidom to— 'Cause they'll make too much noise. If the ninjas realize what we're up to, they'll kill Helena on the spot. And if anyone's used to protectin' folks on the down-low, it's that guy. Gotcha. Then you go save Helena and leave Euden to us! I'm countin' on you.

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(Hold on, Helena. I'm comin'.)

Episode 4

Romantic Resolve

He's still not here? No, sir. No sign of him. This is completely insane—we don't even KNOW each other! I just forced him into going on a date he didn't even want! Huh? Not so insane after all, it seems. ...... I trust you've come with the item we discussed? Addis, why?! Show me the head. I ain't bringin' you a head. The master I serve values virtue above all else. We ain't the sort of scumbags who'd sell each other out to protect our own honor. And yet, are you not selling out this poor girl for the sake of your master's "honor"? Nope. Ha ha! Explain, if you would. Knowing what's right and choosin' otherwise makes you a coward— and I ain't no coward. So I'm gonna protect my master's honor AND save Helena! Hyaaahhhh! Urk... Such speed! Helena! Aaaah! You okay? Y-yes, thank you. Hold on tight, okay? I ain't gonna drop you. Eeeek! A-Addis?! Apologies for takin' the liberty, but I'm gonna have to carry you for a spell. Now let's make tracks while we can! Do not let them escape!

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I'm so sorry, Addis. This is all my fault! Less talk, more hangin' on, yeah? Hmph. There's no way they'd let us escape this easily...

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Stay behind me and keep your back to this tree. Oh, and take this. Addis, I don't know how to use a blade! Stick the pointy end in the bad guy. But what about YOU?! I'm gonna do what I can to keep 'em away from you. If this goes well, you won't have to stab nobody. Wait, you have a bow? Yep—and also I got a damn good idea how to use the thing. Haaaaah! Gwargh! Hah! Hah! Argggh! His aim is impeccable! Ninjas are supposed to stay quiet, pal— but thanks for pointin' yourself out! Haaah!

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...Is it over? Sure looks that way. (But why is my heart still pounding? Did I miss one somewhere?) Nnngh... A-Addis, you have to run! Huh?! Helena, what's wrong?! I c-can't...control my body... Allow me to introduce you to the secret ninja technique of the Spider Puppet. Those I ensnare with my silken strands of mana have no hope of escape. The more you pull against the strings, the more you rend your own flesh. Now dance, my puppet! Dance! AAAAAAH! So you're gonna make Helena do your fightin' while you hide like a whipped cur? You really are the lowliest of cowards! Cowardice holds no meaning to those who live in shadow. Oh, and I must thank you for kindly lending the woman your blade! Addis, please... R-run... Run and she dies! You know full well we cannot permit you to survive now that you know our plans. (Damn it, where is this creep? I can't sense him anywhere!) (Think, Addis, think!) I...I won't let you make me do this! HRRRAAAAAAAAAGH! Have you gone mad, you fool woman?! If you struggle against these strings, they'll rend your limbs from your body! Wait. Look at those leaves fall... He's under that tree! Haaaaaaah! Urghh... Y-you... *pant* *pant* Th-thank you... Stay still—your arms are all torn up. Such wounds are a small price to pay for protecting you, my dear Addis... I can't even imagine how much pain you went through to do this... Yet how could I not when faced with the thought of him harming the man I love? Love makes people stronger. I understand that now. Thank you, Helena. I owe you one. Now let's get you patched up...

Episode 5

A Parting Wish

Come in! Sorry for the late hour. Just wanted to see how your wounds are healin'. You can barely see them anymore. Thank you again for taking me back to your castle to get treated. Least I could do after I put you in danger like that. I'm the one who should apologize. I've been nothing but a thorn in your side since the moment you met me. You got nothin' to be sorry for. But I do. I'm a terrible person. I promised I would give you up, and yet my heart leapt in my chest when I saw that you'd come to save me. ...... When we first parted, I said that seeing you again would only cause me pain. And yet when I DID see you again, I felt not pain, but joy. And I'm grateful for that. But... ...But? Look, Helena? I got somethin' I gotta say. What is it? The day you walk outta this castle, I want you to forget you ever knew me. ...... If you and I were together, what happened back there could easily happen again, and I don't wanna put you in danger. You really are a kind soul. No, I ain't. This is just me lookin' out for myself. Ever since you confessed your feelings, I've been thinkin' about what it would mean to be in love with somebody. You know I don't got the first clue about love, but I DO understand the desire to have someone you care about at your side. But I'm already committed to my master, which is why I need you to forget me. Now I understand why I fell in love the moment I first saw you. There was a focus in your eyes that day— the same focus I see in them now. My eyes got...focus? Remember how you ran in to save me from that fiend without a moment's hesitation? Then you went out on a date even though you were clearly uncomfortable, and then you saved me a SECOND time. You see the world for what it is; you face reality head-on, no matter what. ...... There is an earnestness and honesty that informs your every action. How could I not love such a man? So I will do as you ask, so long as you promise me that nothing will ever spoil that wonderful heart of yours. Can I ask you for one last favor? Anything. Find happiness. I will, Addis. I promise.

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Did Helena make it home safely? Yeah. Are you certain this is the course of action you wish to undertake? Yeah, I am. I can't reciprocate her feelings, which means there's nothing to be done. Whoops! You dropped something there... Hey, isn't this the origami rose that ninja creep tossed at you? Was that not meant to be a gift for your special lady friend? You should give it back to her! Nah. It ain't of use to no one anymore.

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(So am I really some kind fellow, or was SHE the nice one all along?) (Hell, she's the one who opened her heart to a fool ruffian like me. Ain't nothin' kinder than that.) (Still, it's better for everyone if she lives a peaceful life.) Thanks for lovin' me, Helena. ...And have a good life.