Pre-Battle

Chrom I'd like to believe it's our cunning that got us this far without being spotted... But we've seen far too little of the Plegian Guard. Where are they? Whatever trap Gangrel has planned, he is in no hurry to spring it.

>Frederick enters

Frederick Milord, our scouts report some manner of engagement downfield.

Chrom Understood. Get everyone ready to move.

Frederick These desert sands are certain to bog down our units, milord. Only mages and fliers will likely be able to proceed unhindered.

Chrom Good point. I'll keep it in mind. Robin, let's discuss strategy.

Start Battle

Nowi

• Huff, huff* Have... Have I lost him?

Gregor Wait, I say! Why you no comprehending, wee one?

Nowi AUGH! GET AWAY! Everyone just leave me ALONE!

Gregor Please, be keeping down with the voice! You give away position! Very bad!

Nowi My throat is dry, my shoes are full of sand, and some big weirdo is trying to KILL ME!

Gregor Oy, you break Gregor's heart! Why you treat like villain?

>camera shifts to Chrom

Chrom You there! Fiend! Keep your hands off that maiden!

Gregor Who is fiend? ...You mean Gregor? No, friend! You have idea wrong!

Lissa Yeah, right! ...Creep!

Gregor This day has been nothing but insults and punches to groin. And all for doing good deed! ...Listen, friend! Gregor only want to—

>camera shifts to the south

Chalard Gotcha, you slippery scamp! Prepare for a dose of Grima's wrath.

Gregor Oy, this is most terrible! Do you see now? They make with the catching of us!

Chrom Why are you all after the girl?

Gregor All? What is this "all"? Gregor is not one of "all"! Look close! Maybe you not see from so far? Gregor have innocent-baby face!

Chrom Hmm...

Lissa Well...

Robin Yeah... Not sure "innocent baby" is how I'd describe it...

Gregor Gah! Never be minding! Gregor is not enemy! You must believe!

Chrom

• ..This is making my head hurt. We'll sort him out later. Right now, we need to protect the girl.

Nowi Y-you're going to help me?

Chrom We'll do everything in our power to keep you safe. Just hold on until we can reach you, and we'll drive them off!

>'Player Phase' flashes; cursor focuses on the villages

Chrom We need to warn these villages of the danger. But who to send? Best if it's someone who can move swiftly through the sands...

>Battle Start

If Nowi attacks or is attacked Nowi GET AWAY FROM ME!

After Nowi attacks/is attacked Robin What in blazes?! The girl is a dragon!

Chrom By the gods, she's a manakete... I never thought I'd see one.

Robin Hmm... Perhaps she doesn't need our help so much as we could use hers...

If Nowi is defeated Nowi Nngh... That h-hurts! I have to get to...safety...

Villages Visit northeastern village Elder Gods praise ye, good people! Gods praise ye one and all! We lives in constant fear of what the Grimleal will do to us, so we does! 'Ere! Take this staff with me blessings! It can fetch distant comrades to safety. Be sure to place it in the hands o' one gifted in spells or the like. Magic folk be able to reach the farthest with it!

Visit southwestern village Villager You have our thanks for the warning. Please, take this. It's my family's treasure. I would offer more, if only I could. A fellow with enough experience could use it to grow even stronger.

Visit southeastern village Maiden Really? You'll protect the village? ...This little dung heap? Goodness, you're kind! I suppose I should give you a little something, eh? ...Here. Someone with enough experience could use this to start a new life. It's like running off to join a circus troupe! ...But more classy-like.

VS Chalard Chalard Ha ha! You dare defy Grima, god of annihilation?

Chalard Defeated Chalard Master Grima...my life force...is yours...

Post-Battle

If Nowi and Gregor survived [Note: This is the version of the scene that occurs in Casual Mode, regardless of who survived or not.] Nowi This is just the worst. Day. EVER! *sob!*

Gregor Ho now, wee one! Do not make with the crying of tears. The evil people are now dead people. This is good, no?

Nowi You... You're right. Th-thank you. And... I'm sorry I was so mean to you earlier. I just get nervous around people who are...outside my age group.

Gregor Your age group? Ha! Gregor much closer to your age than others here!

Chrom Say, um...Gregor, was it? Gregor, do you mind looking after her? We need to press on.

Gregor Mmm... Gregor is mercenary, yes? Maybe you hire Gregor instead. True, Gregor just finish killing former employers, but still very reliable! So long as you not try to hurt little girl, Gregor will not hurt you. Also, Gregor need steady income. ...Many angry former employers.

Chrom You're a sellsword?

Gregor Yes! Very swell sword! Cost performance very high. You have Gregor's word.

Chrom Sure, why not? You're hired.

Nowi But! But what about me?! I WON'T go back on the auction block!

Lissa Wait. You've been sold? Like a...like a slave?!

Nowi To men more despicable than you can possibly imagine. They made me transform for them... They drank and laughed and called out tricks...

Lissa What kind of scumbags buy and sell a little girl?! Even if she CAN turn into a dragon...

Frederick She may be little, milady, but not nearly so young as you might think. Manaketes live a very long time.

Lissa Really? ...How old are you?

Nowi Oh, I dunno. ...A thousand...something? But look! No wrinkles!

Frederick The dragonkin are said to be more resilient than men. Nowi would make a strong ally. Besides, we cannot risk her falling back into the hands of the Grimleal.

Robin Beg pardon, but who are the Grimleal?

Frederick Followers of the fell dragon, Grima. The selfsame dragon the first exalt defeated a thousand years ago. Even today there are some who yearn for the fiend's return.

Robin I...see.

Flavia Well, shall we get some rest? We're almost to the Plegian capital. We'll need all our strength, soon enough...

If Gregor did not survive Nowi This is just the worst. Day. EVER!

Chrom I'm sorry we couldn't save the man who was with you. But you're out of danger now. I promise.

Nowi Th-thank you.

Chrom The question now is what to do with you. We can't very well just leave you here. Maybe someone at one of these villages—

Nowi What?! No way! I am NOT going back on the auction block!

Lissa Wait. You've been sold? Like a...like a slave?!

Nowi To men more despicable than you can possibly imagine. They made me transform for them... They drank and laughed and called out tricks...

Lissa What kind of scumbags buy and sell a little girl?! Even if she CAN turn into a dragon...

Frederick She may be little, milady, but not nearly so young as you might think. Manaketes live a very long time.

Lissa Really? ...How old are you?

Nowi Oh, I dunno. ...A thousand...something? But look! No wrinkles!

Frederick The dragonkin are said to be more resilient than men. Nowi would make a strong ally. Besides, we cannot risk her falling back into the hands of the Grimleal.

Robin Beg pardon, but who are the Grimleal?

Frederick Followers of the fell dragon, Grima. The selfsame dragon the first exalt defeated a thousand years ago. Even today there are some who yearn for the fiend's return.

Robin I...see.

Flavia Well, shall we get some rest? We're almost to the Plegian capital. We'll need all our strength, soon enough...

If Nowi did not survive Nowi This is just the worst. Day. EVER!

Gregor Do not make with the tears, wee one. You are tough, yes? You heal fast. And evil people are now dead people! This is good, no?

Nowi Th-thank you. And...I'm sorry I was so mean to you earlier. I just get nervous around people who are...outside my age group.

Gregor Your age group? Ha! Gregor much closer to your age than others here!

Chrom Say, um...Gregor, was it? Gregor, do you mind looking after her? We need to press on.

Gregor Mmm... Gregor is mercenary, yes? Maybe you hire Gregor instead. True, Gregor just finish killing former employers...but still very reliable! So long as you not try to hurt little girl, Gregor will not hurt you. Also, Gregor need steady income. ...Many angry former employers.

Chrom You're a sellsword?

Gregor Yes! Very swell sword! Cost performance very high. You have Gregor's word.

Chrom Well, all right then. You're hired.

Nowi Oh, fan-TASTIC! Here we go again! Nowi's back on the auction block!

Lissa Wait, we're not BUYING anyone here, you know. ...And what do you mean "again"? You've been sold? Like a...like a slave?!

Nowi To men more despicable than you can possibly imagine. They made me transform for them... They drank and laughed and called out tricks...

Lissa What kind of scumbags buy and sell a little girl?! Even if she CAN turn into a dragon...

Frederick She may be little, milady, but not nearly so young as you might think. Manaketes live a very long time.

Lissa Really? ...How old are you?

Nowi Oh, I dunno. ...A thousand...something? But look! No wrinkles!

Frederick The dragonkin are said to be more resilient than men. Nowi would make a strong ally. Besides, we cannot risk her falling back into the hands of the Grimleal.

Robin Beg pardon, but who are the Grimleal?

Frederick Followers of the fell dragon, Grima. The selfsame dragon the first exalt defeated a thousand years ago. Even today there are some who yearn for the fiend's return.

Robin I...see.

Flavia Well, shall we get some rest? We're almost to the Plegian capital. We'll need all our strength, soon enough...

If neither Gregor nor Nowi survived Nowi This is just the worst. Day. EVER!

Chrom Um...hey there. Are you all right? I'm sorry we couldn't protect you. ...Or save the man with you. But you're out of danger now. I promise.

Nowi Th-thank you.

Chrom The question now is what to do with you. We can't very well just leave you here. Maybe someone at one of these villages—

Nowi Oh, fan-TASTIC! Here we go again! Nowi's back on the auction block!

Lissa Wait. You've been sold? Like a...like a slave?!

Nowi To men more despicable than you can possibly imagine. They made me transform for them... They drank and laughed and called out tricks...

Lissa What kind of scumbags buy and sell a little girl?! Even if she CAN turn into a dragon...

Frederick She may be little, milady, but not nearly so young as you might think. Manaketes live a very long time.

Lissa Really? ...How old are you?

Nowi Oh, I dunno. ...A thousand...something? But look! No wrinkles!

Frederick The dragonkin are said to be more resilient than men. Nowi would make a strong ally. Besides, we cannot risk her falling back into the hands of the Grimleal.

Robin Beg pardon, but who are the Grimleal?

Frederick Followers of the fell dragon, Grima. The selfsame dragon the first exalt defeated a thousand years ago. Even today there are some who yearn for the fiend's return.

Robin I...see.

Flavia Well, shall we get some rest? We're almost to the Plegian capital. We'll need all our strength, soon enough...

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