Girl Power-Off/Script

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The following is the script of dialogue used in the Blade Quest Girl Power-Off. Due to the modular nature of the quest, Kora's dialogue before the Girls' Talk Field Skill check will vary depending on how many optional Rare Blades take part in the contest. This is the script for every Blades that can take part in the contest.

Girl Power-Off

The party is checking in at Anastatia's.

Kora

Huh? Are you seriously suggesting we stop here today?

Rex

Yeah... Is there a problem?

Kora

Um, hello?!
This kind of boring, lame-o location totally saps my Girl Power!

Tora

What is 'Girl Power'? And what it got to do with location of inn?

Kora

Girl Power is a girl's driving force! Girl Power is what grants me my awesomeness in battle.
If Girl Power gets too low...
...well, life is no longer worth living.

Tora

Huh? It that important?

Mythra

But, these inns are pretty much the same, Kora. It's the same old thing, wherever you go.
You do sometimes exaggerate things...

Kora

I NEVER exaggerate!
It's hard to even take proper care of your skin in a place like this.
Mythra, you know this!
I've noticed you've been shrinking into the background lately. Like a little wallflower.

Mythra

...Wallflower...?!
You mean...no one notices me?

Kora

Ah, that came out wrong.
All I mean is, you could use a little boost in the Girl Power department.
Rex, you're a guy. Don't tell me you haven't noticed that Mythra is lacking a little something.

Mythra

What?! Answer carefully, Rex.

Rex

Huh?
Erm... I mean... Ah... How can I...

Rex is trying to defuse the situation while the rest of the party is sitting some distance away.

Zeke

Uh... Rex looks like he's gonna blub. Wouldn't want to be you!

Mòrag

Nia... Maybe we should step in to prevent an escalation.

Nia

Huh? I-I'll pass...
Getting in between those two right now'd be suicide.
Let Shellhead handle it.

Zeke

Uh... Nah.
Putting the Zekenator in the mix would only exacerbate the situation, eh.

Nia

NOW you get some self-awareness.

Mòrag

Then we'll just observe...
It's just a bit of banter. How bad can it get?

Back to the two, and the poor Rex inbetween them, still arguing.

Kora

C'mon, Mythra... Isn't it time you got a new outfit?
Admit it. When was that moth-eaten thing last in fashion?
500 years ago, that's when!

Mythra

M-Moth-eaten...?
Well, at least I've got some clothes on! What you're wearing wouldn't cover the head of a goose!

Kora

Huh? That's rich, coming from you!

Mythra

That look in your face... You know I'm right!
You wanna see who's got Girl Power? It's on! Bring it!

Kora

Yeah? You bring it!
Let's say the loser has to...ummm...do a little dance for everyone.
Well? Think you can you handle it?

Mythra

Oh I can handle it!
But Kora... This is practically a done deal. You really wanna go there?

Kora

You bet.
It's totally a done deal. I'm looking forward to kicking your butt.

Rex

Hey, guys... Do you really think this is a good idea? You're getting a bit aggressive...

Kora

Mythra

Shut up, Rex!

Rex

...Got it.

Mythra

OK. Let's do this. See you at 18:00.
You'd better go and work on your Girl Power, Kora. Don't underestimate me.
I'll show you!

Kora

I know the score. See you there!

The scene ends with both women crossing their arms, a distraught Rex inbetween them.

The contest begins

Mythra

Oh, I see you haven't run away yet. Well done. I'm proud of you.

Kora

Au contraire, my little croissant. It is I who am proud of you.
I thought you'd be turning tail at the threat of taking on my relentless Girl Power.

Mythra

You'd better not underestimate me, Kora!
You're the one that's going to be routed by my awesome Girl Power.
Teeheehee...

Kora

Ahahaha...
Well, since we've agreed that we're going to put our Girl Power to the test, we need to decide how.

Mythra

Indeed we must. Actually, I haven't given it much thought...

Kora

OK. How about this?
We'll get a few people to act as judges. It'll be their job to decide who's got the most Girl Power.
And it'll be our job to each persuade them we have more of it than the other one does!
Does that sound fair to you?

Mythra

Oh, absolutely. I love girl talk. I'm very confident about this.

Kora

OK! Let's grab someone walking by. Then the real battle can begin!
Brace yourself, Mythra!

Mythra

What? This is a piece of cake!

If Girls' Talk fails to activate, the two will have the following dialogue and the contest will end for the night.

Kora

Hmmm...

Mythra

Cat got your tongue?

Kora

If we want to settle this, we really need to sharpen up our charm skills.

Mythra

I guess we have to...
Well, the big showdown's tomorrow. You better bring your A game!

Kora

No fear! We'll settle this for sure!

While resuming the contest, the following dialogue will play:

Kora

Argh! We need to settle this!
It'd be better to recap from the start, but I wouldn't want to bore you, so let's continue from where we left off.

First round

The two are now sitting at a table at Anastatia's.

Kora

OK... First up...

Girls' Talk activates.
The scene fades to black for a moment. When it fades in again, Nia passes by and is promptly stopped by Kora.

Kora

Nia! Just the person! You're right on time!

Nia

Hey, Kora and Mythra! What do you mean by that? Dare I even ask...?

Mythra

We're having a showdown. We want to determine who's got the most Girl Power. A Girl Power-Off.

Nia

Ah...that... So you're going ahead with it for real?

Kora

Just...take a seat here, will you?
And now tell us! Who has the most Girl Power? Mythra...or me?

Nia

You want me to... Uhm...I guess it's fine. I have time.

The scene fades to black for a moment again. Nia is now sitting with them.

Mythra

OK. Let's get to it.

Nia

But, how are you going to take each other on exactly?

Kora

Well, we thought we'd try girl talk first. Just tell us who's got the most girly talk, in terms of content and delivery.

Nia

Got it.

Mythra

So...for the first topic...uhm... It's a bit basic, but how about 'favorite food'?

Kora

Yeah! Sounds good! Let's get started at last!
So Nia, tell me. What is your favorite food exactly?

Nia

Oh. I'm on the spot now!
I guess...Cream Orange Paratha!

Mythra

Oh really? I didn't think you'd have such adorable tastes!

Nia

I don't care, I just eat stuff I like.

Mythra

I'm just surprised, that's all. I thought you'd be more of a meat and fish sort of girl.

Nia

Ah, no, that's a bit boring for me.

Kora

So, Nia. I'd like to ask you something.

Nia

Fill your boots.

Kora

What do you think of Dromarch? I mean...as a man...cat...? Cat-man? Man-cat...

Nia

H-hey?! Where did that come from? I thought we were talking about food? That's so...weird...

Kora

But when girls get together...this is the stuff we REALLY want to know, Nia.

Mythra

This kind of girls-only banter is an important component of Girl Power, Nia.

Kora

Oh...no...I erm...wasn't just trying to win or anything like that. I'm just really interested in you, Nia!
Like, he's always following you around like "My lady, my lady!" and I just kinda thought, what's up with that?

Nia

Well, honestly, I don't really give it much thought.
He awakened, and just started talking to me like that. So what?

Kora

But, I mean...you must have noticed that he's a man...or, uhm...male, I mean.

Nia

We're kind of joined at the hip. But that just makes me think of him as a butler or parent or something.
He's a bit of a nag sometimes. But he's just looking out for me, y'know?
...HEY! Why am I telling you all this?
Enough! I'm going to my room!

Another brief fade out. Nia has gone back to her room.

Kora

Aww... It was just getting good!

Mythra

The judge walked out... I guess this one's a draw.

Kora

Yeah, agreed. OK. Let's try another bout.

Second round

Kora

What's the hot topic right now...?

Girls' Talk activates.

Kora

Hmmm... It's kind of quiet.

Mythra

Looks like everyone's just hanging back in their rooms.

Kora

Well, we may as well pass the time... Mythra. Why don't you ask me what my favorite food is?

Mythra

OK! Well... Kora, what is your favorite food?

Kora

My favorite food is...wait for it... Blossom Custard!
I like the little white flowers inside. And it has this appealing wobbly texture to it.
It's smooth and sweet when it hits your tongue...
Yeah...I don't think it'd be hyperbole to say that foods like Blossom Custard boost one's Girl Power by 1,000%

Mythra

Hey, come on. You're exaggerating, again.

Kora

Huh? Well, how about you, Mythra?

Mythra

For me, it's gotta be Cloud Sea Crab Sticks!

Kora

Seriously?

Mythra

Yeah! Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside!
If you ask me, it's the best way to get the full flavor of Cloud Sea crab!

Kora

No no no, c'mon... You can't seriously... Crab sticks? Really? They're just a bit...
Well, to be honest, they're the kind of thing that brings your Girl Power down instead of boosting it.

Mythra

Hey! What's wrong with Cloud Sea Crab Sticks? They're lovely!
Kora. Don't you think going crazy over sweet things is a bit, well...basic?

Kora

Well, I.M.H.O., they're a lot better than fishy old crab sticks!
I think we can both agree I won this round. I've got the most Girl Power.

Mythra

I think not!
I hardly think we can declare a winner without a judge!
And this wasn't really a proper test... It was just a bit of chit-chat. You can't just make up rules like that!

Kora

Yeah, I guess you're right.
Hmmm... Doesn't look like anyone's going to show up though...

Mythra

But we need to settle this!

Third round

Kora

Two whole hours passed? No way! I was just having so much fun!

Girls' Talk activates.
The scene fades to black for a moment. When it fades in again, Poppi α has arrived in front of the two.

Poppi α

Hello Mythra. Hello Kora. What are Mythra and Kora doing?

Mythra

Poppi! You turned up at just the right time!
As it happens, Kora and I are facing off to see who has the most Girl Power. We'd like to ask you to judge.

Poppi α

Understood! Poppi here to help!

Kora

Poppi's just the sort to give us an impartial measurement of our Girl Power!

The scene fades to black for a moment again. Poppi α is now sitting with them.

Kora

OK! We can talk about some real girl stuff now. Who we're into!
That's what it's all about, huh?

Mythra

Kora... Can't you change it up a bit? You're obsessed with this topic...
How about you, Poppi?

Kora

Hey, I'd be pretty curious to hear how you'd answer that, Poppi!

Poppi α

Poppi not really sure what Kora is talking about.

Kora

We're telling each other who our special someone is, Poppi.
I mean, like, who do you like...

Poppi α

Poppi likes everyone!

Mythra

Ah, no... That's not what she means.

Poppi α

Poppi think Girl Power have other aspects. Like organizing life and fulfilling goals.
Poppi have extensive sub-routines and software libraries for making life successful.
Based on criteria like task-completion, punctuality and efficiency, Poppi have much Girl Power.

Kora

Erm...I guess she's right...

Mythra

Ah...yeah, I have a bit of a blind spot for that sort of thing.

Poppi α

So according to Poppi's calculations, winner is Poppi! Please applaud!

Mythra

Hey...we can't settle it just like that!

Kora

Yeah... We've got no hope of winning against Poppi's robotic brain.
Looks like another draw.

Mythra

Yup.

Fourth round

Kora

Right, so for the next topic...

Girls' Talk activates.
The scene fades to black for a moment. When it fades in again, Pandoria has stopped by the girls' table.

Pandoria

Oh, Mythra and Kora! Could you be in the midst of your big Girl-off?

Mythra

Oh! Pandoria!

Kora

We need you to judge us on our Girl Power-driver chatting skills.

Pandoria

Sounds fun. I'm game.

The scene fades to black for a moment again. Pandoria is now sitting with them.

Pandoria

So what do we talk about?

Kora

So far we've done favorite foods and...romance-talk...

Pandoria

Oh yeah? Romance-talk, huh?
So... Do you two have a certain special someone in your sights?

Kora

Ah, well that's certainly an interesting topic...but there's no one right now.

Mythra

Erm...same here.

Pandoria

Oh, Mythra... You're a closed book, aren't you?
I think there is someone. A certain...

Mythra

NO! There's no one. I swear!
What about you, Pandoria? Who do you like?

Kora

Yeah! 'Fess up!
What about Zeke? Do you think that could go somewhere?

Pandoria

N-no! I...I don't think of the Prince like that!
He's so pig-headed and insensitive. Nothing gets through to him.

Mythra

I think you must have been paying a fair bit of attention to him, to make an observation like that.

Kora

C'mon! What do you really about the ol' Zekenator? Spill it!

Pandoria

NO! I won't...
I won't tell you!

Another brief fade out. Pandoria ran off.

Kora

There she goes.

Mythra

Pandoria's surprisingly shy, huh.

Kora

Well, we've lost another judge. I guess it's another draw.

Mythra

Oh, well. Can't be helped!

Fifth round

Kora

It's nearly the next day, and we still haven't run out of things to talk about!

Girls' Talk activates.

Mythra

If we just keep drawing, we're never going to be able to determine a winner.

Praxis walks into the conversation.

Praxis

Hey, Kora, Mythra! Have you two been here chatting the whole time?

Kora

Actually, we're trying to work out which one of us has the most Girl Power.

Mythra

Yeah. Praxis, could you adjudicate for us?

Kora

Hey, wait a sec... Are you sure we should ask Praxis?
I mean, maybe we should ask someone who's a bit more girly.

Praxis

...

Mythra

Yes, perhaps she's not the best candidate...

Kora

If I'm being honest, she's probably not up to the task...

Praxis

...Hey! You don't have to keep going on and on about it, y'know!
Anyway, if it's Girl Power you're after, I'll have you know I've got plenty!
More in fact!

Kora

Huh? No way!
But you're so untidy, and always losing things in your mess.
And when you eat the food goes everywhere! Ugh...

Praxis

You think Girl Power's all about waltzing about like a little butterfly? No! It's about being true to yourself!

Mythra

Don't you think that means you don't have much Girl Power?

Kora

Yeah, yeah! And I really think you should stop leaping into the bath like you always do.

Praxis

I tell you what, you two can just figure out a winner amongst yourselves.
What a couple of jerks! I have had enough!

Praxis promptly leaves.

Kora

Erm... Maybe we did say a bit too much there...

Mythra

Maybe we should take her a little something later to try and make it up.

Kora

Yeah, I think so.

Sixth round

Kora

So the thing that everyone's talking about right now is...

Girls' Talk activates.
The scene fades to black for a moment. When it fades in again, the two have stood out of their seats.

Kora

No one's coming past...

Mythra

Ah, waiting around's no good. Let's go and look for someone.

The scene fades to black for a moment again. The two are meeting up with Brighid right outside Anastatia's.

Brighid

Oh! Hello, you two. Are you taking a little constitutional?

Mythra

...Is that what you're doing?

Brighid

Why, yes!
I always take a little stroll in the night air, it aids sleep.

Kora

Huh? Really?
Brighid... We'd like to ask you a favor.
Would you mind chatting with us for a bit, and then telling us which one of us has the most Girl Power?

Brighid

Oh! A thrilling contest, I'm sure! Certainly, I'd be happy to join in!

Kora

Thank you!

Mythra

Well, since we have Brighid here, should we talk about beauty?

Kora

Yeah! That's a topic I'm pretty confident on!
My cleanse, tone and moisturize routine takes some beating, I tell you.
And I'm always practicing throwing cute poses in front of the mirror.

Brighid

If I may say, that's a rather narrow way to define beauty, Kora.

Mythra

...I'm not sure beauty is something you practice. It's something you radiate from within.
I don't think I really need to go to those lengths to look good.

Kora

I always aim for new heights of beauty! It's like, one of my life goals!
Ever onward! Always pushing the very boundaries of beauty!

Brighid

Certainly, it's good to set yourself goals...
A little healthy rivalry doesn't hurt either.
Of course, the rivalry should always be handled graciously...
So, I'd say this one's a draw, girls.

Kora

Huh?

Mythra

What...?

Brighid

I think you both need to grow spiritually a little before you can really hold forth about beauty.

Seventh round

The two rivals have gone back to their seats.

Kora

Erm... Wait for it...

Girls' Talk activates.
Sheba is at the door leading to the inn's rooms, in her trademark bathtub.

Sheba

Hey! Silence!
You have disturbed the royal slumber. This we cannot forgive, even if you are way cute.
It's really not good for your looks to stay up like this! For our sake, why don't you go to bed yourselves?

Kora

Sheba!
Mythra and I are trying to settle who's got the most Girl Power.

Sheba

We really think you ought to have included us from the start. But it sounds fun, nevertheless!

Mythra

We want you to judge which one of us has the most Girl Power, Sheba.

Sheba

Very well! We will oversee your contest!

The scene fades to black for a moment. The bathtub is now sat perpendicularly to the table.

Kora

OK. Let's get down to it. Let's talk about who we're into.

Mythra

Wow, that really is all you think about...

Kora

So. Sheba. Tell us what qualities your ideal man would have.

Mythra

Yeah, I mean, you only like girls. So I'd be interested to hear what kind of guy you'd be into, if you were, that is.

Sheba

Well, we suppose that a man must be financially solvent.

Kora

Financially solvent?

Sheba

Yes. Who likes to share?
But of course, we imagine there are other vital traits.
If we were interested, excellent manners and breeding would be a must.
For example, he'd need to know how to serve tea, scrub a bathtub, and have a nice villa by the lake.

Mythra

Don't you think that's a little...

Kora

That's a lot, Sheba! You're really setting the bar high for us girls!

Sheba

It's just as well that we prefer girls. The man who'd meet our requirements would be a rare creature.

Kora

TWe've not really managed to talk up a storm so far...

Mythra

Well, maybe we haven't had the best partners so far.

Kora

I'm sure the next one will be better!

Eighth round

Kora

Three o'clock already? Why, I feel as if I only just got started!

Girls' Talk activates.
The scene fades to black for a moment. When it fades in again, Mòrag has found her way to the girls' table.

Mòrag

I heard from Nia about your little contest. Are you still at it?

Mythra

Yeah, it's all good! Maybe you can judge our Girl Power for us, Mòrag!

Mòrag

Well, I only came out here to get some water... But, of course, why not?

The scene fades to black for a moment again. Mòrag is now sitting with them.

Kora

Mòrag... Do you ever desire a bit of romance?

Mòrag

I am a soldier of the Ardainian Empire.
Romance would divert valuable time away from perfecting my military arts.

Kora

Don't you get sick of all that fighting?

Mòrag

No, as it happens.
Nothing beats cultivating one's character together with one's friends.
It's an enjoyable and worthwhile activity. This is how I've always looked at it.

Mythra

Mòrag, you take life too seriously. Don't you ever just want to take a break?

Mòrag

No, not all. To be honest, I think you, and all our Blades here, are lacking dedication.
If you were Ardainian Army Blades, you'd be living a much more focused life, I can tell you.
Ardainian Blades would never stay up half the night in frivolous chatter. They'd rest up for the next day!
A first-rate fighter never lets up on her training.
This applies all the more while you're young. You need to be strict with your routine and rid yourself of bad habits!

Mythra

Erm...Mòrag...?

Kora

You got your point across pretty clearly there, Mòrag. Thanks so much...

Mòrag

No! I haven't finished yet...
You two need to reaffirm your commitment to the warrior life.
You should sit there quietly and listen! And don't even think about running off!

Kora

What...?!

Ninth round

Kora

Urgh... This is actually getting kind of stale. But I can't pull out now...

Girls' Talk activates.

Mythra

Ah...I'm really quite tired now...

Kora

Yeah, me too...
But this is exactly the sort of time when you need to be able to perk yourself up!
Well, there's no one here. Why don't we talk about fashion or something to pass the time?

Mythra

Sure, why not. How about accessories? I love accessories!
I mean, I like wearing them, of course. But just looking at them's fun too!
What kind of things do you like, Kora?

Kora

Hmmm... I guess I'm really into flowers.
Flowers are so pretty, cute and stylish. I feel kinda healed whenever I look at them. They're great worn in the hair!

Mythra

Don't you think that's a little childish?

Kora

Huh? Childish or not...
...I like what I like! There's no changing that!

Mythra

I'd say that's a win to me.

Kora

Hey! That's not fair!
I'm cuter! I should win!

Mythra

You're a poor loser, Kora.

Kora

But there's no one here to judge! We can't decide who won with no judge!

Mythra

...Let's call it another draw then...

Kora

It's starting to look like we might not be able to find a winner...

Tenth round

Kora

Ah, it's morning already! And I've got a real humdinger of a zinger for you that'll perk you up like hot java! It's...

Girls' Talk activates.
The scene fades to black for a moment. When it fades in again, Vale is standing a little ways away from the two.

Vale

Hey. Still up?

Mythra

Yeah. We're trying to figure out which of us has the most Girl Power. We're comparing our girl talk skills.

Kora

Vale, since you're here, will you be our judge?

Vale approaches the table.

Vale

Sure. I'll be fair and frank.

Kora

You look great even in the middle of the night, Vale.

Vale

Hmmm... The darkness matches my soul, I suppose.
After all, I am what they call a nightstalker!

Mythra

What are you talking about, Vale?

Vale

I said, I'm a nightstalker. Deal with it.
Only the chosen ones can wield the power of darkness. That's how you know I'm a nightstalker.
Only the Lightbearer can resist one such as me.
Light and dark are in a constant struggle. A never-ending war, known as the Sacred Contest.
We conserve our power and stand poised, each staring at the other with the coiled power of a hungry tiger.
But one dawn, the dark shall surely be victorious.
And a new world of nightstalker domination will be reborn!
Yes... I wait patiently for the dawn of that black sun...

Kora

Mythra... Do you know what she's talking about?

Mythra

Not a word of it.
I've never heard of anything like it. Not even 500 years ago.
Ah, Vale... She's certainly special.

Kora

She sure is.

Eleventh round

Kora

...ah, it's no good. I'm done. I'm all talked out.

Girls' Talk activates.
The scene fades to black for a moment. When it fades in again, the two have gotten up once again.

Kora

Ah, we're kinda in a bind here.

Mythra

Yeah. No kidding...
Every bout so far has ended in a draw. Who'd have thought it?

Kora

At this rate, the sun'll be up before we know who's got the most Girl Power.

Mythra

I'm sure the next person who comes by will be able to help us...
Let's agree to just go with whatever they say...

Kora

Got it!

Nia passes by them only for Mythra to call out to her.

Mythra

Nia!

Kora

Good timing, girl!

Nia

Huh? What is it...? I dunno if I'm up for any more of your weird games...

Mythra

No, it's nothing strange!
We just want you to tell us who has the most Girl Power. Me, or Kora?

Nia

Girl...Power...?
Huh? You still aren't done with your stupid contest yet?

Kora

Hey, c'mon. Just give us an answer. Don't hold back! Just serve it as it comes!

Mythra

Out with it, Nia!

Kora

It's me, right? I've got the most Girl Power.

Mythra

No way! I've got more Girl Power in my little finger!

Kora

You need to back that up with something, Mythra! All your Girl Power's in your mouth!
That's what you think, right, Nia?

Mythra

NO! That's not what you think at all, is it, Nia?

Nia

...
OK. I decided...

Mythra

Who is it?

Kora

Gulp...!

Nia flees.

Nia

I decided...not to take part in this bloody farce!

Mythra

Nia!

Kora

Wait!

The Time Is Now!

Kora

Hey. Looks like the sun should be up before long. What time is it?

Mythra

Uh... It's seven o'clock. I guess the contest is over.

Kora

So it is...but we don't really have a clear winner yet...

Mythra

Indeed.
Kora... I'm starting to get the measure of you now.
I hate to admit it...but you do have more Girl Power than me.

Kora

Well, that's really big of you, Mythra.
You're my only rival when it comes to Girl Power. I salute you.

The two laugh.

Kora

Ah, well, I'm pooped. But it was fun.

Mythra

Sure was! I had a great time. Maybe we should do it again sometime?

Kora

Yeah! Pinky promise!

Mòrag

...Ahem.

The two look next to them to see all the victims of the past night's shenanigans have gathered.

Mythra

A-ah... Everyone?

Kora

So...how come you're all gathered together?

Brighid

Well now. Your little contest might be over, girls...

Pandoria

But there's one more judgment to make.

Nia

It's about all your reckless gallivanting!

Mòrag

Time for a little court martial, I think.

Mythra

Huh... Er...well, erm...

Kora

Hey, listen...
Didn't we help you discover YOUR inner Girl Power, too?

Mythra

Ah, yeah, that's true.

Kora

No?

Pandoria

No.

Nia

DEFINITELY no.

Brighid

I think you need punishing.

Mythra

Kora

Really?

The scene fades to black for a moment. When it fades in again, the two are sitting on stools with their heads down, as they receive a lecture from the others.

Nia

You can't go around doing stuff like that.

Mythra

Sorry...

Pandoria

You should think about all the hassle you've caused us.

Kora

I know, sorry.

Brighid

Make sure it sinks in.

Mythra

I...we will.

Mòrag

Is that a promise?

Kora

It's a promise.

Mòrag

In that case... The epic contest concludes without a victor.
That means two losers...and two forfeits.

The two suddenly look up, realizing what is about to happen.

Pandoria

Ah! Great idea, Mòrag.

Mythra

Huh?

Kora

N-not so fast!

Brighid

Something wrong?

Mythra

Kora

...Nothing.

The scene fades to black for a moment again. As the contest's losers, both Blades are receiving their punishment: dancing in front of the whole party.

Mythra

Why does this stuff keep happening to me...?

Kora

Mythra, don't complain. You talked the talk, now dance the dance.

Mythra

Gah! This is the pits!

Conclusion

Rex

Nothing wrong with staying up chatting. But don't cause a load of hassle for everyone else.
You'll just get everyone all wound up again.

Nia

If you want to blather about shoes all night, be my guest. Just leave me out of it!
But I think you already knew that from when I got angry with you...

Mòrag

You stayed up all night with your idle chatter, did you? I'll wager my advice went in one ear and out the other.
Still, I think you did learn an important lesson. I'll say no more!

Zeke

Nothing wrong with a bit of late night banter, Kora. But there's no need to put others out.
You don't want to have to sit through another of Mòrag's lectures, do you?

Kora

Yeah...I get it now.
But...
...sometimes it's fun to get caught up in conversation, don't you think?
I hope we'll get chance for a little tête-à-tête sometime soon...

Rex

Yeah, well, I'd look forward to that too. You're good company, Kora.

Nia

Well, OK. But we'll have to fix it so Mòrag doesn't find us and give us a lecture.

Mòrag

You don't seem chastened at all... Why, there's something to admire in that, Kora.

Zeke

I'm game for that, Kora. I don't mind saying, you're an absolute hoot.