Monastery at Midnight

Claude... Are you certain that suspicious individual you spotted went through...there?

I will say, that does look a bit like a passageway, doesn't it?

Unless I dreamt it up while sleepwalking, there's no mistaking what I saw.

I never thought I'd say this...but I believe Claude's story.

In fact, it reminds me of something. I have heard tales of countless passages snaking beneath Garreg Mach. This is undoubtedly one of them.

Perhaps so. In any case, there is no telling where it leads.

Oh no. Oh, you're right! There's no telling what we could find. Terrible danger. Wicked creatures. Unspeakable smells!

The risk is too high, Your Highnesses! I must humbly insist that you wait here, where it's safe... and smells nice.

Meanwhile, Teach and I will track down the bandit- shaped person. If we don't return, do me a favor and call for the knights, will ya?

That is quite enough. As though we would allow you to make that call on your own.

With so little information, it's far too dangerous. We'll come along as well. Right, Dimitri?

Yes, of course. If it was indeed a thief, we must not allow them to get away with their crime.

Considering what took place at the Goddess's Rite of Rebirth, vigilance is paramount.

Right, well, tag along if you insist. Just don't come crying to me if we all meet a terrible fate, deal?

Likewise. Well, no use dallying. Let's be on our way. Unless there's someone else we should call for?

Teach is right. There isn't a moment to lose.

Yes, a fine idea. Though at this time, I fear few of our classmates are still awake.

Hmm... I fear our thief will have long escaped in the time it would take us to summon the knights.

True, and most of them are currently away, investigating the Western Church.

Linhardt, Hilda, Ashe enter the scene

Hilda

Whoa there! What's all this, Professor? You and the three house leaders creeping around at night? Pretty shady, if you ask me.

Ashe

It's certainly a rare and unexpected sighting... especially considering the hour.

Linhardt

Looks like a whole lot of something is about to happen. I'm going back to bed.

Stop right there, Linhardt. Your bad luck is our good fortune—you're coming with us.

You can stop thinking of ways out of this, Hilda. We could use your help too.

You as well, Ashe. I'll explain everything on the way.

Ashe

Happy to help! We don't have anything better to do at this hour, so we may as well pitch in.

You have our gratitude. Now then, let us be on our way. Ready, Professor?