Balthus's uncharacteristic behavior has the Goneril siblings concerned. Just as they're discussing their friend's troubles, they find themselves dragged into the brawling gambler's personal issues...

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Looks like you could use some help, Balthus. These don't appear to be your ordinary bounty hunters.
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Good eye—they're actually a mercenary band specializing in assassination. How about you deal with the ones close by me?
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Wait, so what does a band of mercenary assassins want with you?
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Probably hired by my stepmother. She's the only person who hates me enough to want me facedown in the dirt.
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That's awful! You might not be related by blood, but you're still her son! Why does she want you dead?
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She's convinced I'm gonna try to usurp my little bro as head of the family.
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Of course, I kinda fanned the flames on that one when I was leaving home... But you reap what you sow, I guess! Haha!
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But Baltie, why is your stepmother worried about you taking over? I didn't think you wanted to be a noble.
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I don't! I'm way too far gone for that stuffed-shirt life.
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So then why are we fighting? Just go to your stepmother and tell her that!
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It's not that simple. Look, I know it sounds strange, but trust me—it's a good thing my stepmother wants me dead.
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So, you think you can take on Leicester's King of Grappling? Then gimme all you got!
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What're we supposed to do against this guy?! He's like a wild animal!
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I'm beginning to wonder if he even needed our help.
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We've taken care of the enemies in all the strongholds surrounding you, Balthus!
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Great, thanks! That's a real load off my mind!
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I'm fine here by myself! Go mop up the rest!
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And let this opportunity go to waste? Never! It's been far too long since the two of us last fought side by side!
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Fighting together like this sorta reminds me of when we were kids.
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The two of us did enjoy our fair share of mischief. I can't count the number of times we charged headlong into a pack of monsters.
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How about you spare a little reminiscing for the poor sister and friend who was always worried sick about you?
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You will regret the day you ever challenged Holst! Hah!
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This guy's a monster!
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Haha! We got 'em!
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I was thinking you might have lost a step, but if anything, you gained one.
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If even one of these guys gets away, they'll be back for my head in the dead of night. We have to take 'em all out.
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Not sure it's possible to sneak up on you no matter how tired you are. But hey, if you want to deal with it now, we're happy to help.
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You and Holst really fight as one—and Hilda too, for that matter.
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You and Holst really fight as one—and Hilda too, for that matter.
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Yeah, Holst and I have been battling together in one scrap or another for years now, and Hilda was usually tagging along.
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Hey, not bad!
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Really? I feel like I'm barely keeping up with the three of you.
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Really? I feel like I'm barely keeping up with the three of you.
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Grab the weak little girl and take her hostage! We'll use her to ransom our way outta this mess!
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Uh oh. They've got me surrounded.
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No! My dear sweet sister is in danger... Oh, wait. That's nowhere near enough soldiers to capture her. She'll be fine.
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Weak? I'll show you weak! Ragh!
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Is everyone in this group some kind of beast?!
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Not smart, pals. Even I can't handle a ticked-off Hilda...
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Well done, Hilda! What a tremendous display!
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You could've done more than just watch!
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If she wasn't always shirking responsibility, Hilda would be every bit the general Holst is.
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Oh hey, the enemy leader is somewhere over there—or that's what one of the assassins said right before I sent him to meet the goddess.
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Well, I've certainly made a mess of things... Nothing left to do but run!
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Yep. That looks like a leader, all right. Let's take 'em out and be done with this!
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Sorry for getting you all drawn into this little family squabble.
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Nah, we just tagged along for moral support. You clearly could've handled this alone.
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It was nice to see you and Baltie fighting together again. Reminded me of old times.
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Stay back, you monster! What do you think you're doing?!
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I could ask the same of you—and your employer, for that matter.
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Over already? Hmm. I feel a bit unfulfilled.
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You're telling me. Next time, let's find us a proper battle and really let loose!
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Looks like you two are back to your old ways again. Just please be careful, all right?