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Dark Chronicle OST -- Carnival Night
2024-12-13 12:33:44
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The music of the circus fills the air, though the sounds of people are a bit more distant in this location, as the major attractions are further away.

The Lucevian leader, Starlis, rests herself near an oddly placed statue and fountain, which she thought would be a good location to meet with someone on this shifting planet, but she had recently noticed the wheels installed upon it, so she was doubting herself in this instance. She had written that note hastily because she wasn't prepared for the captain, though he seemed to have been here longer than she had.

Running around the fountain appear to be four bird brains, her seizing birds, exploring to their own content, snatching bits of loose popcorn, and just seeming to be having a blast.

"Perhaps I should see if anyone has found them..."
2024-12-13 12:34:59
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The captain looked at the note and glanced at the streets. He was scared.

His employer had found him working another job, and he could sense the firing coming from a mile away. He had already prepared his speech, how "he didn't care about this job" and that "no one can hold him down anyway," but in reality, this job is one of the few things he had left.

He just wanted a little more money.

He always wanted a little more money.

He kept looking at those numbers and hoping they would make him feel better, but he felt an emptiness.

A year ago, he lost his catch of a lifetime.....and his best friend, Blackbird.

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2024-12-13 12:35:51
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"Fuck it," he whispered. A loss of a job wasn't going to be as bad compared to that. He'll get over it, just as he'll get over being temporarily banned from his guild and blocked by one of his friends.
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2024-12-13 12:36:04
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"Is this the place?" He gazed at the birds. They reminded him of his Blackbird.
2024-12-13 12:36:27
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A silver seizing bird caws at the Captain, before running after his dark feathered friend.
And a moment later the looming figure of his boss followed after the noise.

Starlis
2024-12-13 12:36:45
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"There you are. I do so apologize, I had forgotten how this place quite works. I'm a little short on...knowledge in that front."
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2024-12-13 12:37:12
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"Sadly, I don't know much about this place myself. I got some info from a historian and picked up some history from murals in..."
"The.....cheesecake factory?"
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2024-12-13 12:37:45
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"But anyway, chop chop, cut to the end of this! You're firing me, oooooh no! What a shame!" The captain states sarcastically.
2024-12-13 12:39:06
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Starlis looks down at him as he rushes her, simply watching as he hurries up the conversation himself. She seems like she's about to speak before a grand mal rushes up to the two, with the "prey" Starlis had left out for him to fill himself on, which appeared to have been some fresh steaks....
"Oh, sorry about that, I had expected him to return sooner..."
2024-12-13 12:40:00
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The grand mal appears to have a little pouch filled with animal crackers just in beaks reach...
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2024-12-13 12:40:24
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"Is......Is that my boy? Blackbird?"
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2024-12-13 12:40:40
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"(No it's just....another bird I'm.....) Never mind, he looked the same, though clearly larger."
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2024-12-13 12:41:04
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Starlis continues to simply watch his reactions before continuing. "Now, why would I fire you? I just required simple expedition notes, and you were quite helpful, going to the...oddest of locations I don't have eyes in. If anything, I'm a bit embarrassed myself."
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2024-12-13 12:41:21
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"You're here doing menial labor because I was unable to deliver your last paycheck, with you simply sending me your notes, then vanishing. I didn't come out here to find you, but I can hardly stand by since you are here."
"So you aren't here to fire me?"
The captain sighed, relieved.
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2024-12-13 12:42:30
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"Well, I guess I got more notes on this planet than I admit, if you want them! I just wanted a little extra. The pay I'm getting is fine, I just always want more. I don't think any amount is going to fill the whole in me heart."
Starlis gently places a claw on the beak of the grand mal, noticing him fidgeting. "I could hardly ask for any work before paying you back."
"Well well well, Hahaaha! I can't turn down a little extra money! Consider it a tip for the good ole captain."
Starlis
2024-12-13 12:43:13
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She addresses the Blackbird, "How about you? You've been such a darling. Are you happy to see your Captain?"
"Wait....Is that my blackbird.... Wh-where did you get him? He was stolen by some, notail!"
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2024-12-13 12:43:59
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"I traded for him, but you know how people can be in the lawless sector. So, I destroyed them in a creature battle. Though I do apologize if I wasn't cruel enough to them for you. I let them "steal" the pets for trade, as I didn't want anyone coming for Blackbird afterwards."
"They used Blackbird in the battle, so I gave him a bit of pampering to fix him up. His black coloring should come back in as he dust bathes. And he was awfully malnourished, so I brought him back to health."
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2024-12-13 12:45:07
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"You took out that notail! Good! I'm glad he's been defeated. He ripped me off in a trade. I hope he limps back home with a shattered ego!

And..... my Blackbird! H-He's huge now!!!! The lad must have eaten you out of house and home with his size!!!! I could never get enough to feed him to do this! Oh my blac-"
The captain sighs. "Your black bird looks amazing."
"I think you're confused."
We Won the Case! ~ The First Victory Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney
"Your Blackbird is amazing."
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2024-12-13 12:46:34
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"Wha.....?"
"No...you're lying, this a joke!"
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2024-12-13 12:47:07
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"Did you really bring him back? Oh my boy, come here, Blackbird!"
The captain holds the beak of his mighty bird.
("Oh blackbird I missed you so much. I would have traded all the gold for you, boy. I'm sorry for putting you in danger.....Please forgive me.")
"Why.....why are you giving me blackbird? You, don't want anything from me, right?"
Starlis
2024-12-13 12:47:52
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"Why would I ask for anything from someone who does right by me? The only thing I can do is make sure you're happy. Besides, I figured you could use a first mate who would keep you safe."
"In fact, I figured you could use a second mate as well..."
The silver seizing bird from earlier runs up to the group. "CAW!!!"
Starlis
2024-12-13 12:49:15
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"He's a little too...red for my tastes anyway, so it's better he goes to someone who could use the company."
"I call him Silvercrest, but he hasn't taken to a name yet, so he can probably be renamed."
"You have my thanks. I didn't consider your offer serious at first when you gave me this job, but I've been happy to earn an honest living. Maybe it's not the glamor I wanted, but it's what I need, some stability in my life!"
"And a man and his two birds? What else does he need?! Blackbird and Silvercrest, mappers and notetakers!"
"It ain't a pirate life....."
"But it's a damn good life!"
Starlis
2024-12-13 12:50:57
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"You know, I came here because something was missing, but after spending time with Blackbird, I feel like everything I am fits together well. I'm sure it seems silly because of my role and all, but you do have a special boy there. I would be happy if you'd be willing to meet someone special to me, too."
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