The New King on the Block script
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Hearty Hunter
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Well, well, if it isn't my old rival, [Player Name]!
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Hearty Hunter
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Come at last to learn from a true hunter of elite marks, have you?
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Hearty Hunter
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Forgive me if I seem overly presumptuous. Being the renowned adventurer that you are, I've always considered you to be a rival of sorts. A little healthy competition goes a long way in keeping one's skills sharp, you know.
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Hearty Hunter
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Forgive me if I seem overly presumptuous. Being the renowned hunter that you are, I've always considered you to be a rival of sorts. A little healthy competition goes a long way in keeping one's skills sharp, you know.
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Smithy
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Gahaha, aye! But a hunter ain't worth shite without a smithy to keep him armed and armored.
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Smithy
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You'll have to excuse him. He's never been one for social graces. But he's a damn fine hunter, and what he brings back to the forge keeps me in business.
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Hearty Hunter
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Who has time for grace when game is afoot. Which reminds me, I have news of a quarry that may pique your interest.
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Hearty Hunter
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I recently came across a rather peculiar bill on the Clan Hunt board. Here, have a look.
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Hearty Hunter
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Strange, isn't it? Not only is the drawing unabashedly crude, the bill itself lacks the formality expected of anything approved by the Centurio clan. Still, a bounty is a bounty.
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Hearty Hunter
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Before setting out, though, I thought it wise to first confirm the details of the request, and therein lies the rub─the Clansmen weren't even aware this bill had been posted. Likely the escapades of some mischievous youth, they said.
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Hearty Hunter
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But if this beast truly is out there somewhere, what manner of hunter would I be if I didn't go and find out?
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Hearty Hunter
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And from what I've been told, you're never one to back down from a chance at adventure. So how about it? Will you take up the hunt?
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Hearty Hunter
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Every bit the thrill seeker I marked you for. Glad to hear it.
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Hearty Hunter
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Oh, come now, [Player Name]. Where's that sense of adventure I've heard so much about? This could be the opportunity of a lifetime!
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Hearty Hunter
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To make things a little more interesting, what do you say we make this a race, eh? To see who can slay it first.
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Hearty Hunter
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I'll even give you a hint to get you on your way. The beast we're after is a Rathalos─king of the skies they call it. From what I've gathered, it was last spotted somewhere around the Azim Steppe.
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Hearty Hunter
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You're like to learn more if you speak with the locals at Reunion. As for me, I still need to prepare before I can head out, so consider this a head start. Good luck, [Player Name], and may the best hunter win!
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Adamant Oroniri Warrior
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A red wyvern by the name Rathalos? I'm sorry, but you must be mistaken. I've heard stories of a great wyvern that slumbers in the mountains to the north, but it was not red, and most certainly does not go by that name.
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Adamant Oroniri Warrior
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Not that it matters now. Rumor has it the beast was recently slain by a band of wyvern hunters. <sigh> If only we had found it first...
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Adamant Oroniri Warrior
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But if this Rathalos you speak of truly exists, we may yet have another chance. Mark my words: this beast will fall by a blade of the Oronir!
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Adamant Oroniri Warrior
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Still, if this Rathalos you speak of truly exists, slaying such a beast would bring great honor to my tribe. Mark my words: this beast will fall by a blade of the Oronir!
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Adamant Oroniri Warrior
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You wait and see. Slaying this Rathalos will bring great glory to the Oronir.
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Apprehensive Auri Traveler
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A red wyvern named Rathalos? ...Oh dear.
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Apprehensive Auri Traveler
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Perhaps the story I heard was true, then. Of a young man from the Ura clan leading a flock of dzos down from the mountains.
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Apprehensive Auri Traveler
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He was making his way to Reunion when a fierce wind began to blow. A terrible, howling gale which left him all but blinded. To his horror, he soon realized the deafening roar he heard was not of the wind's making.
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Apprehensive Auri Traveler
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He claims it was that of a great wyvern, which descended from on high to claim several dzos from his flock, disappearing into the sky as quickly as it came.
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Apprehensive Auri Traveler
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Needless to say he ran to Reunion with all haste, telling everyone of what had happened. But the man is a known liar and a swindler. Who would believe such a tale coming from him?
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Apprehensive Auri Traveler
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Thankfully I've not had the displeasure of seeing such a creature here. Oh, how I hope his story is yet another lie.
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Wayfaring Kha Hunter
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A gargantuan red wyvern? I'm sorry, miss/sir, but I'm not overly familiar with the comings and goings of this place. I only visit on occasion to do a small bit of business.
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Wayfaring Kha Hunter
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Perhaps you should speak with the Qestir. Though speak is perhaps not the right word, seeing as they do not. At any rate, you will find none more knowledgeable of the happenings in the Azim Steppe.
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Wayfaring Kha Hunter
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If anyone would know of this wyvern you seek, it would be the Qestir.
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Hearty Hunter
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Ah, [Player Name]! Already on the hunt, are we? I suggest you move quickly. Once I've warmed up, the wyvern is as good as slain.
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Hearty Hunter
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You'd best head to Reunion if you haven't already and see what you can learn from the locals. I'll be along after a few more squats.
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Smithy
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Don't look so surprised. Even a smithy needs to stay in shape, you know.
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Smithy
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It's nice to see someone taking this barmy fool's stories seriously for once. Crazy as they seem, though, every now and again they turn out to be true.
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Concerned Qestir
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Concerned Qestir
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...!
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Concerned Qestir
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...
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???
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What's this? Oh, a hunter! And a furrrmidable-looking one at that!
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Fashionable Feline
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Have you come to help, then? To hunt the meownster Rathalos?
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Fashionable Feline
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Thank you, miss/sir, thank you! I knew I was right to post that bill.
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Fashionable Feline
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Oh, that's rich coming from you. Or have you not looked in a mirror lately?
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Fashionable Feline
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And what's wrong with a talking cat? Have you not seen the turtles and fish around these parts?
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Felyne
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I'm an apprentice Felyne hunter, and I've come to this place in search of meownsters. Rathalos to be precise.
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Felyne
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But even with nine lives I could never slay one on my own. That's why I posted that notice seeking help.
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Felyne
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There's a reason they're often referred to as king of the skies, after all.
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Felyne
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Some also call them fire wyverns, on account of their ability to breathe fire. I feel paw-ful just thinking about all the hunters burned to cinders in their wake.
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Felyne
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Yes, yes, and they roar exactly like that. Would you believe it's powerful enough to stun their prey?
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Felyne
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That was him! That was a Rathalos! Still willing to help, I hope?
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Felyne
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What a day, what a day. Both a meownster and a furrrocious hunter to slay it? I sure got the cream today!
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Felyne
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Let's hurry. He seemed to be heading northwest, back into the meowntains.
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Felyne
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Oh, before I forget. I never did ask your name.
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Felyne
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Nice to meet you, [Player Name]. Now, let's be off!
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Hearty Hunter
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Ah, [Player Name]! Already on the hunt I see. If you still mean to beat me, I suggest you move quickly. Once I've finished warming up that wyvern is as good as slain.
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Smithy
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Hahaha! Even a smithy needs to stay in shape, you know.
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Concerned Qestir
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Felyne
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The Rathalos is somewhere along that path, I just know it!
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Felyne
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But I'm afraid you'll have to go without me. As I am right meow, I fear I'd only slow you down.
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Felyne
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Before you go, though, I insist you take these with you.
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Felyne
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When cat-astrophe strikes, a hunter should never be without mega potions. I don't know if you normally keep medicine on hand to treat your wounds, but I guarantee you've never had anything quite like that.
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Felyne
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When you and your friends are ready, head on in. You...do have friends to help, right?
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Felyne
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Eight? I thought hunters usually fight in groups of four... Well, I suppose you know best.
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Felyne
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If you find yourself in a pinch, don't forget to use that mega potion.
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Felyne
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I saw the whole thing. That was meow-gnificent!
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Felyne
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You even managed to retrieve a scale from his remains. I'm impressed!
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Felyne
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I realize this is sudden, but it would mean so much to me if I could join you on more adventures. Would you...would you accept me as your Palico?
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Felyne
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I promise to be the purrrfect companion. You won't regret this!
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Felyne
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O-Oh, of course. You hunters are an astute lot, aren't you. Well, the thing is...I used the last of my funds to purchase those mega potions...
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Felyne
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But I promise I'll make it up to you as the purrrfect Palico companion.
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Felyne
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And to think this is all because you saw my bill on the Hunt board.
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Felyne
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Hm? A hunter in Kugane showed it to you?
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Felyne
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Curious. Do you think we could go and pay them a visit? If not for this hunter, we never would have met.
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Felyne
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Then let's be off to Kugane!
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Hearty Hunter
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That should do it. I'm warmed up and ready to go hunting!
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Hearty Hunter
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Ah, [Player Name]. I thought you'd already left. With my preparations complete, you'll need to work fast if you mean to beat me.
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Felyne
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You've only meow finished preparing?
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Hearty Hunter
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Wh-What is that!? Another monster in need of slaying?
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Felyne
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I'm no meownster, you brute. I'm [Player Name]'s faithful and dependable Palico.
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Hearty Hunter
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A...Palico? Ahem, my apologies. If you're as dependable as you are adorable, I've no doubt s/he values your companionship.
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Hearty Hunter
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But let's return to the matter at hand, shall we? [Player Name], are you ready to set out on our hunt for the Rathalos?
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Hearty Hunter
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You've already slain him!?
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Hearty Hunter
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Hahaha! I'd expect nothing less from my rival. Indeed, you're every bit the hunter I imagined you'd be.
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Hearty Hunter
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Hahaha! I'd expect nothing less from my rival. Indeed, you're every bit the adventurer I imagined you'd be.
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Smithy
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Suppose that's what we get for that extra set of squats.
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Smithy
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Tell me, friend. Were you able to recover anything from the body?
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Felyne
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As a matter of fact, s/he carved a scale off the Rathalos's hide!
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Smithy
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That's a mighty fine material for smithing. Mind if I have a look?
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Smithy
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Aye, this is a wyvern's scale alright. Light as a feather and tougher than steel. There's still a touch of heat to it, too.
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Smithy
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If you'd like, I'd be more than willing to fashion you some armor with it. I'll need more than a single scale, of course.
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Felyne
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You'll find no better mail than that forged with Rathalos scales. What do you say?
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Felyne
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Oh, [Player Name]. I can't thank you enough for your help in slaying that Rathalos.
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Felyne
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If you plan to go hunting again, don't hesitate to call. We'll show those meownsters what for!
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Smithy
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Nothing like a few hundred squats to limber up before smithing.
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Quest complete.
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