Gilliam
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I did, and you responded slowly enough. Hmph. Aren't soldiers supposed to be timely?
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Laurys
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Why all the criticism, Gilliam? Please, call my rescuer forward.
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Gilliam
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I apologize, Pontiff.
(With a jerk of his arm, Gilliam summons you forward and gives the Pontiff your name.)
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Laurys
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(The Pontiff smiles warmly at you.) Firstly, allow me to apologize.
I was too weary to thank you yesterday. It is because of you that I am even alive.
(The Pontiff turns to Gwynn.) Are you <Belle>'s superior?
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Gwynn
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(Gwynn nods curtly.) I am.
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Laurys
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Then I suppose <Belle> is a soldier in the Royal Army?
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Laurys
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A cadet? What I witnessed yesterday were the skills of a mere cadet? No, no, I don't think this will do.
(The Pontiff turns back to you.) <Belle>...
Effective immediately, I would like to appoint you as my soldier bodyguard.
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You received the title: Soldier Guardian.
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Gilliam
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Pontiff! Are you certain? <Belle> is just barely a cadet!
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Laurys
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(The Pontiff raises a hand to quiet the man.) That cadet is the reason I am here today.
(He turns to Gwynn.) Please see that <Belle> receives adequate recognition.
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Laurys
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Very good. Now, I feel the need to return to my chambers. The events of yesterday have exhausted me.
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(The Pontiff walks tiredly away.)
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Gilliam
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(Gilliam sniffs at you.) Don't get ahead of yourself, now.
Just because the Pontiff declared you a soldier bodyguard does not make you a true soldier.
It was all for show. It doesn't mean anything. How could the Pontiff just--
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(Too upset to finish his sentence, Gilliam turns on his heels and stalks away.)
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Gwynn
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Bah, don't let Gilliam get you down. You've earned your new title.
But he's right in that you'll have to work even harder to be offcially promoted to soldier.
Let's head back to the base. I think Keaghan has new orders for us.
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