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Yuri, Balthus enter the scene
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Yuri
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Hmm... The Myrmidon.
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Balthus
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Heh, suit yourself! My gut says the odds are in favor of that mercenary. He's clearly a seasoned f—
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Balthus
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Gah! Right when I open my big mouth, he goes and loses on me.
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Yuri
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Hahaha, I win! Again. Had enough, Balthus?
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Balthus
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Damn you! You've won every round! The fights are rigged, admit it. It's the only explanation.
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Yuri
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Heh, of course they aren't. It's not like we're playing for money. We wouldn't be so foolish now, would we?
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Yuri
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You're the one who started this silly game, anyway. So out with it. You lost—spill the beans.
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Yuri
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It has to be juicy, though. Something that leaves you a bit...vulnerable.
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Balthus
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Why did I agree to these stakes? If this losing streak keeps up, you'll know an awful lot about me, pal.
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Balthus
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Let's see... OK, got one! A few years back, I went toe-to-toe with a bird beast in some ancient ruins.
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Yuri
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This one again? You obliterated the ruins, and a lord who found out put a price on your head. You've told me a thousand times before.
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Balthus
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A good story bears repeating, yeah? But it seems I'm all out of anecdotes. How about I take my shirt off and let you look your fill instead. Two full minutes.
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Yuri
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Oh, come now. As if I'm interested in seeing your sweaty torso for the umpteenth time.
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Yuri
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If you're fresh out of stories, then I have a question for you. About your Crest.
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Balthus
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Hit me where it hurts, why don'tcha? Is this your idea of negotiation?
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Yuri
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Perhaps... Or perhaps I'm simply curious. Tell me, how did you come across such a rarity?
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Yuri
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To my knowledge, nobody within House Albrecht has your Crest.
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Balthus
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Why ask what you already know? You've got your own rare Crest, so I'm sure you've figured it out.
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Balthus
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Unless you think the goddess gave us these things while we slept, hehe. Wait...do you?
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Yuri
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Hey now. I'm the one winning the bets, so I'm the one asking the questions.
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Balthus
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Got me there. Hey, look! The next round's starting. My luck's about to turn around, I can feel it.
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Yuri
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Let's do you a favor and call it good here. No need to embarrass yourself further, friend.
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Balthus
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Even if I'm terrible at this, I can't walk away during a losing streak. I have my own sort of honor.
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Yuri
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All right, Balthus. Check out...those two Myrmidons.
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Balthus
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The two who were eating together earlier? Huh. Who knew they were opponents.
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Yuri
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I kind of figured. Thoughts?
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Balthus
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Well, that one's pretty beefy. Quick on his feet too. Clearly a seasoned fighter.
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Balthus
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His opponent's OK, but a bit showy. Compensating for being newer at this, would be my guess.
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Yuri
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Mm-hmm. So? Make your choice.
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Balthus
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Thank you. First guy, no doubt about it. You can see from a mile away...that...
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Balthus
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HE LOST?! Wow. That was quick.
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Yuri
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Not everything is as it appears. For example, were you and I to go at it, perhaps you'd bet in favor of yourself over me.
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Yuri
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And you'd lose. I'd use my cunning to ensure my victory. By any means necessary.
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Yuri
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Maybe I'd slip something into your food—level the playing field. You see now?
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Balthus
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Point taken. I'll keep that in mind for this next one. Gotta put that great advice to the test, right?
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Yuri
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Heheheh, ever the bold one. It seems we must continue these games until you finally concede.