Ieyasu

Notte: Oh baby, today's snacks look gooood. I'm diggin' in!
Euden: Yeah. We don't have any fiend-eliminating assignments to worry about, so let's enjoy it while we can.
Notte: Yep! Nothing better than a peaceful day and a face full of food. *chomp*
Euden: Now that I'm thinking about it, we've had a lot of days like this recently.
Notte: Hey, yeah. Maybe the world finally stopped going bananas or whatever.
Euden: The villages haven't reported any trouble, either. Hmm... I wonder...
Notte: Uh oh. You've got your thinky face on.
Euden: Well, don't you think it's a little odd? It's not like we've solved all of Alberia's problems recently or anything. It's just too...peaceful.
Notte: I can't believe you're complaining about a LACK of fiends.
Euden: I'm not complaining! I'm just...
Notte: Wait a sec... Wait just one hot second! You don't think this has anything to do with those rumors, do you?
Euden: Er, what rumors?
Notte: The rumors, man! The ones about a super awesome dragon that's going around layin' the hurt on bad guys and fiends alike! Maybe our vigilante dragon friend has all the evildoers on the run.
Euden: Huh. I'd like to meet this dragon.
Notte: Well then, let's go! Not like we've got anything else to do today.
Euden: It might even be willing to work with us in some kind of permanent arrangement.
Notte: Right then—we're off to find a dragon! ...Okay, so the first time I heard the rumor was in this village here.
Euden: Hmm... Nope. No dragon. Everything looks to be nice and quiet around he—
 ???: EEEEEEEEEK!
Euden: A scream!
Notte: It came from over there! Hurry, Euden!
Thief 1: Bwa ha ha! Just lookit all the coin ya gots in this here shop'a yours!
Thief 2: Folks spend more what when they ain't scared—and that means there's more for us to take! Bwaaaa ha ha ha!
Female Shopkeeper: Please, no! I need that money to put food on my family's table!
Thief 1: Whazzat, little girl? You backtalkin' us?
Notte: The scream came from this shop!
Euden: Then let's get in there and save—
Marishiten: The hell's goin' on here? Couple of thugs beatin' up on a young shopkeeper? Pathetic.
Thief 1: Oy, we ain't pathetic! I'll show ya who's... Blimey, but this thing's huge... and it gots a TAIL?!
Thief 2: Them horns on its head ain't clip-ons...
Marishiten: If it's a fight you're looking for, I'll happily give it to you. I'm Marishiten, by the way. Folks call me the dragon of battle.
Thief 1: Run awaaaay! It's gonna eat uuuuuus!
Thief 2: Oy, don't leave me 'ere! Waaaaait!
Marishiten: Please. I'd never eat you. I don't enjoy chickens.
Female Shopkeeper: Th-thank you for saving me, O mighty dragon!
Marishiten: Here's the money they tried to take. That was nearly a disaster, eh?
Female Shopkeeper: I cannot thank you enough!
Marishiten: Right then. Looks like we're done here.
Euden: Excuse me. Marishiten, was it?
Marishiten: Yeah? Whatcha want? ...Hey, wait. I know you. You're that Alberian...
Ieyasu: Ah, how wonderful to see you again, Prince Euden!

Euden: Ieyasu! When did you arrive here?!
Ieyasu: Several days ago. We were actually on our way to your castle, but... Well, I could not idly stand by and permit such an injustice to occur.
Notte: I'd expect nothing less from you. But why turn yourself into a dragon?
Ieyasu: The greatest victory is one gained without bloodshed. There's no need for me to cross swords with a local oaf when I can scare him away with a mere glimpse of my dragon.
Notte: Wait a second... The dragon we keep hearing about in rumors is YOU?!
Ieyasu: There are rumors of me?
Euden: Stories are flying about a dragon that's been punishing fiends and criminals.
Ieyasu: Well! How very delightful.
Euden: But Ieyasu, you're the candidate to be the next shogun. Is it really okay for you to be so far away from Hinomoto?
Ieyasu: I have left my territories in more-than-capable hands. After all, it is necessary to learn of other countries in order to develop one's own. When I visited this land over the new year, I became quite interested in your concept of nation-building. If it's not too much trouble, I'd hoped to spend some time with you in order to learn a few things.
Euden: You're more than welcome.
Ieyasu: I thank you most humbly.

Ieyasu: Alberian food truly is delightful.
Euden: Cleo will be happy to hear that. By the way, Ieyasu, what do you want to do today? You said you came here to learn things, right?
Ieyasu: I did indeed. Perhaps we might start by looking at surrounding towns and villages. I didn't have much time to do so over the new year, you see.
Euden: I'm happy to play tour guide in that case. Let's go to a village that's new to you.
Ieyasu: You have my gratitude. This is truly a beautiful country.
Euden: I'm happy to hear you say that. Still, I wish you could have seen it before the war; that was Alberia at its finest. I suppose you'll just have to wait until I put the country back together again.
Ieyasu: I will do everything in my power to help you realize that day.
Euden: Thank you. That's very encouraging. ...Hmm? Why is that person sitting on the ground over there?
Old Man: Owwww... My leg...
Ieyasu: Pardon me, sir. Are you injured?
Old Man: I think I sprained my leg... Er, but who are you?
Ieyasu: My name is Ieyasu, and I am a traveling warrior from the land of Hinomoto.
Euden: Why don't you let us help you home?
Old Man: Oh no! I couldn't possibly impose on a pair of weary travelers.
Ieyasu: We won't hear of leaving you by the side of the road, sir! Now climb on my back.
Old Man: W-well, I suppose if you insist... Thank you so much for seeing me home.
Euden: It was no bother.
Ieyasu: Our aid was proffered freely.
Old Man: I am lucky to have met such kind and generous people. Thank you again. May your travels be saf—OWWWW!
Euden: What now?!
Old Man: I attempted to put weight on my leg, but... Well, as you can see, it was a poor idea.
Ieyasu: Do you have family here with you?
Old Man: It's naught but me, I fear.
Ieyasu: I know I asked you to show me around your lands, Euden, but... Well, would you mind overmuch if we stayed here and tended to this man?
Euden: I was going to suggest the same thing.
Ieyasu: Is that acceptable to you, sir? May we look after you?
Old Man: Would you? Oh, thank you!
Ieyasu: ...The sun has nearly set. Thank you for humoring my selfishness, Euden. Apologies again for the change of plans.
Euden: You don't have to apologize. I wanted to help. You're a truly kind person, Ieyasu. You thought only of helping that man, no matter the cost to yourself.
Ieyasu: Kind? Oh no. All that I do, I do for selfish reasons.
Euden: I don't understand.
Ieyasu: Do you remember how we of the Wyrmclans—the candidates to be future rulers of Hinomoto—have such short lives?
Euden: Because you made a soulpact to gain the power of a dragon.
Ieyasu: Just so. We use our own souls as a medium—essentially giving up our lives in order to wield a dragon's power. Because of that, we are burdened with the fate of a short life. I carry this burden, as did my father before me.
Euden: Your father also had a soulpact?
Ieyasu: He did—which is why I carried on his legacy and forged one myself. I've heard this is why my father left the world when I was but a child.
Euden: I see... I'm sorry; I didn't mean to make you keep talking about it.
Ieyasu: My apologies. I did not mean to cause you any distress. After all, if I am not sad about it, there is no reason for you to be.
Euden: You're not sad about it?
Ieyasu: Oh, I was sad at the time, of course. But my feelings have moved on. My father knew he did not have long, so he treated me with great affection. It was the same love he showed to all his people, in fact. In this way, he left the world without regret, and allowed those who stayed behind to face an optimistic future.
Euden: Your father sounds like he was a wonderful man.
Ieyasu: I am proud to be his son—even though I was never able to return the love my father showed for me in full. Helping that elderly gentleman, however, makes me feel like I'm doing for him what I could not do for my own kin. That is why I called it selfish.
Euden: The old man didn't think it was selfish. And even if it came from a selfish place, the fact that you reached out to help someone in need still makes it a kind act.
Ieyasu: Thank you, Euden. Now then, I suppose we should be getting back at some point.
Euden: You're right.
Euden: (The Wyrmclan leaders forge soulpacts with dragons, cursing themselves to live shortened lives... How did they come to take on such a role?)

Ieyasu: My apologies for barging into your room in such a way, but there is a matter I wish to speak about with you.
Euden: Of course. What is it?
Ieyasu: I would know more of this "shapeshifting" within the Alberian royal family. It seems to have similar power to that of the soulpact, but I'm sure there must be differences.
Euden: What do you want to know?
Ieyasu: So within the Alberian royal family, shapeshifting is made possible due to the ties between human and dragon, yes?
Euden: That's right. Only those with dragonblood can shapeshift—and that blood has run through our family for generations.
Ieyasu: Fascinating. Though our powers be similar, their foundations are so very different.
Euden: Can I ask you about the Wyrmclans' soulpact now that we're talking?
Ieyasu: Yes, of course. Ask anything you like.
Euden: What is it like when you're in the dragon's form? With Marishiten, I mean? Because it seems like your personality and way of speaking are...very different.
Ieyasu: Heh. It is something of a surprise the first time you see it, isn't it? To put it simply, when I transform, I become Marishiten body and soul. For all intents and purposes, I AM her. The Ieyasu that you know is gone. So I suppose it's not surprising that I appear to be a different person.
Euden: I just find that hard to imagine.
Ieyasu: That's not surprising; it is a very different experience from your shapeshifting.
Euden: Ieyasu, can I ask you something else? Why does the soulpact shorten your life? Is it because the dragons demand it? I can't believe they would ask such a price.
Ieyasu: Hmm. You place more trust in dragons than I thought. I can see by your face how much you do not wish such a thing to be true.
Euden: No, that's not...
Ieyasu: Then let me put your mind at ease. The shogun's family makes this choice of its own free will, and with open eyes. We are most resolute.
Euden: Resolute?
Ieyasu: It is true that we have built a peaceful era in Hinomoto. However, the past was a troubled time where war followed endless war. Our first shogun looked to Amaterasu, the leader of Hinomoto's dragons, for help ending this chaos. Amaterasu was powerful beyond measure, but had long refused to meddle in mere human affairs.
Euden: But something changed her mind.
Ieyasu: Yes—the shogun's resolve to surrender his soul. To prove how dearly he wanted peace, the shogun offered to form a soulpact with great Amaterasu. Together, they quelled the wars that plagued our land. Ever since, his descendants have been tasked with preserving this fragile peace.
Euden: I had no idea Hinomoto had such a history.
Ieyasu: The price of a soulpact is a heavy one. But it is just that—a price. It is the manifestation of the resolve to protect Hinomoto's precious peace, even at the cost of one's life.
Euden: But how can you accept such a fate? Doesn't it make you angry?
Ieyasu: I am a warrior—and a true warrior has the courage to act according to their beliefs. If my life is given for those beliefs, then I am content.
Euden: You're strong to accept this fate so readily.
Ieyasu: As you are strong in my own eyes. You must have something you would give your life to protect, no?
Euden: I do. My country, my people, my friends... and my sister. I would give everything to see any and all of them safe. No. I WILL give everything for that.
Ieyasu: My resolve burns equally bright. The only difference is how immediately obvious its cost is. From what I have seen, you are the kind of man who acts without regard to your own safety. Is this accurate?
Euden: I suppose I've been accused of that. ...Er, by pretty much everyone.
Ieyasu: Then we are the same.
Euden: I understand. And I apologize if my first impression of the soulpact was negative.
Ieyasu: There is no shame in placing value on life. After all, life thrives in a land whose ruler thinks it precious. So never forget your feelings thus!

Woman: Help! Haaaalp!
Euden: What is it?! What happened?!
Woman: The Empire has seized our village! The new lord levied heavy taxes on us and drafted our men to fight—and now he's sent soldiers to see his will done! We'll starve to death before the winter is out if he sees this plan through! We don't know what to do!
Euden: All right. I'll take care of it.
Ieyasu: Pray allow me to accompany you. I cannot overlook citizens in trouble.
Euden: We'd better hurry.
Woman: That's our village there.
Euden: Look at all the destruction...
Woman: The lord said he wanted to teach a lesson, so he did. Said he'd use us as an example of what happens to those who defy him.
Ieyasu: This is naught but base tyranny!
Woman: Please, sir! Please lessen our taxes just a little! We're but a poor village!
Lord: If you can't pay with coin, you'll pay with your service. Take him to the militia!
Soldier 1: Yes, sir!
Euden: I can't just stand here and watch this!
Ieyasu: Wait. I understand well your rage, but now is not the time to interfere. You are an enemy of this Empire, yes? If you were to interfere, it would go badly for this village in the future no matter how things end today.
Euden: But if I don't...
Ieyasu: It would be better for an outsider to take on this task. Pray allow me to do so. Patience wins wars, not anger. Do not let your feelings control you. Wait and watch, then seize the opportunity to do as you must.
Woman: He's walking right toward those soldiers! They'll kill him dead, so they will!
Euden: Let's trust he knows what he's doing.
Old Lady: Please, sir! If you take my son away, there's no one left to work the fields!
Lord: Would you prefer we burn your pathetic hovel to the ground instead?
Old Lady: Nooo!
Ieyasu: It ill befits a lord to threaten his own people.
Lord: Ah ha ha! Who are you supposed to be, and what are you WEARING?!
Ieyasu: My name is Ieyasu, and I am a traveling warrior from the land of Hinomoto.
Lord: That dinky little island to the east? Well, I don't care where you hail from— outsiders shouldn't meddle in affairs that don't concern them.
Ieyasu: You are a lord, yes? You rule over these people and this land? A lord should serve always the needs of the people, and yet you bring naught but pain and hardship.
Lord: I could remove your head from your shoulders for such insolence—but as you are clearly some foolish outsider, let me enlighten you instead. Those of low birth are duty-bound to aid their social betters, much as a farmer guides oxen with the yoke. I come from a great line; these people should be GRATEFUL to serve me. That's something a wandering fool like you could never understand!
Ieyasu: You are correct. I do not understand... I do not understand how you can speak words so lacking in honor!
Lord: What did you say to me?!
Ieyasu: You lack all sense of honor and decency. You life is devoid of meaning. Those blessed to stand atop the world must live a just life—and that means thinking always of the less-fortunate. You, however, think of naught but yourself. That makes you no different from a wild beast that exists moment to moment, seeking only to satisfy its instinct.
Lord: You may be a stranger here, but my mercy will only go so far! Guards!
Old Lady: No! P-please!
Man: Why do you point your weapons at us?! We've done nothing!
Ieyasu: What do you hope to achieve by threatening your people so?
Lord: These people owe their fair share of tax. ...Unless YOU mean to pay it for them? They say a sword is a warrior's soul, do they not? And the one you carry is fine indeed. If you wish to save these people so badly, give me your sword in their stead.
Ieyasu: You would hostage your own people in order to gain my soul? Very well. It is yours.
Lord: Why would you pay such a price for mere rabble that you don't even know?!
Ieyasu: There is no price being paid here. You seek to claim my soul, but you cannot take from me what I have already given.
Soldier 1: What the... He transformed!
Marishiten: Hello there, boys! ...Let's dance.
Soldier 1: Eeep!
Soldier 2: D-don't let this one scare you! Attaaaaack!
Marishiten: Huh. Point for courage, I suppose. Guess we'll do this the old-fashioned way!
Soldier 2: Yaaargh!
Soldier 3: Graaaagh!
Lord: You men! What's wrong with you?! Why are you all falling over?!
Marishiten: Those lacking in skill can't even see my sword in action. Pathetic.
Lord: S-stay away, you...you murderer!
Marishiten: I'm the dragon of battle! Your words are wind to me! Now run, unless you wanna die here. Run and never look back.
Lord: Th-this village is madness itself! I'll never come back here again!
Ieyasu: ...He's a surprisingly fast runner for a nobleman.
Old Lady: P-please, sir! Spare our lives!
Ieyasu: My apologies for frightening you. Rest assured I am on your side.
Man: You saved us!
Old Lady: But what will happen to our village now?
Ieyasu: Worry not, good people. There is someone here that will vouchsafe your safety. Euden! Come forth!
Euden: From this moment forward, I will protect this village in the name of the Alberian royal family.
Man: Wait, who are YOU?
Woman: Mother of mercy! It's the prince himself! The seventh scion of the Alberian throne!
Old Lady: Oh, this is wonderful news!
Euden: I understand now what you meant when you said I would do as I must.
Ieyasu: Indeed, for you are the only one fit to watch over this villa... Hmm?
Soldier 2: Owww... I'm...I'm alive?
Ieyasu: Ah, yes. While I could have cut all of you down, I chose instead to strike with the blunt of my blade. Marishiten is violent, but she has never slain a person against my express will. Now that you have escaped death, think carefully about how you will make use of your lives from now on.
Soldiers: ......
Ieyasu: Well! I believe that is, as they say, that.
Euden: Why didn't you finish those men off?
Ieyasu: The greatest victory is one gained without shedding a drop of blood. It seems Marishiten understands this as well.
Euden: And you only emerged victorious because you understand each other so well... Thank you for coming today, Ieyasu. This story would have ended very differently if not for you. You are an ideal leader; I hope to learn much more from you in the future.
Ieyasu: I am nothing so special. However, I would be glad to impart what wisdom I may to you.
Euden: And I would be glad to listen.

Euden: What are you doing out in the courtyard at this hour, Ieyasu?
Ieyasu: I was merely examining the night sky. The stars above must be the same as the ones we see in Hinomoto, no? How is it that such different countries can exist beneath the selfsame sky?
Euden: Mind a little company?
Ieyasu: Please, join me.
Euden: I wanted to thank you for earlier.
Ieyasu: At the village, you mean.
Euden: You found a way to save everyone without catching the Empire's eye. You also spoke to that lord of honor. Can you tell me a little more about honor in Hinomoto? I've been wondering if it's some special way of thinking.
Ieyasu: Honor is the most important virtue on the path of the warrior.
Euden: What is the path of the warrior?
Ieyasu: They are the rules that govern all in a warrior's life. We are tasked to carry out justice bravely and correctly. In order to do so, there must be a code that we can follow. A correct way to live, if you will. Swords and dragons have the power to cause great harm, and the common people rightfully fear them. Justice obtained through fear is no justice at all—which is why it must be tempered always with honor.
Euden: So that's why you think the greatest victory is one gained without bloodshed...
Ieyasu: Indeed. I cannot abide the sight of blood. It...frightens me.
Euden: Wait, really?!
Ieyasu: Spilled blood means that someone has been injured. This is the antithesis of the peace I've fought for all my life. The best war is the one that never occurs.
Euden: I'm really surprised to hear this.
Ieyasu: Oh? How so?
Euden: It just doesn't sound like something you'd hear from a man who made a pact with the dragon of battle. I assume Marishiten enjoys fighting?
Ieyasu: She does indeed—and we are not compatible in this at all.
Euden: I knew it... Yet you still managed to form a soulpact?
Ieyasu: It wasn't easy... She refused to give me so much as the time of day at first. Marishiten loves battle, but I hate it. In fact, I so loathe it that it nearly led to my destruction on several occasions.
Euden: Then why did you choose Marishiten for your soulpact?
Ieyasu: Because I am greedy; I lusted after the power necessary to keep the peace. More than anything, I wanted that peace to continue into eternity. I could never fulfill such an unreasonable wish on my own. And so, I sought out the most powerful and bloodthirsty dragon that I knew of.

Marishiten: ...I don't get you at all. You hate war, but you're so damn GOOD at it! If you hate fightin' so much, throw your weapons away and just stay home!
Ieyasu: But then I could not protect the people's peace.
Marishiten: You wanna use my power for PEACE? Bwa ha ha! You ARE a strange one! Everybody who's approached me up to this point has been some power-hungry tyrant lookin' to rule the world.
Ieyasu: Ruling the world is incidental to me. I seek your power only to save it.
Marishiten: So the world's just...what? A side-dish? Bwaaa ha ha! But sure, okay. I'll take a spin on this whimsical ride of yours.

Euden: So that's why she made a soulpact with you...
Ieyasu: She's a wonderful partner now, but in the beginning she was merely bemused. In truth, I cannot blame her for this.
Euden: She'd probably feel exactly the same way about what I'm trying to do here. But I'm still not going to give up. If I just keep moving forward, I'll eventually accomplish things that once seemed impossible.
Ieyasu: You, too, are a strange one— and yet there is power to your words. They almost make me feel as though my goals can become reality.
Euden: Your goals will be achieved because YOU make it so. They won't just happen. You just need to be confident and keep following your warrior's path.
Ieyasu: Well said, my friend. Then as one who shares your desire for peace, I swear this to you... I will continue to follow the way of the warrior until I see my peace realized!
Euden: And I won't stop until my people know the same peace that Hinomoto does.
Ieyasu: It is good to have met an honest royal like you in a strange and foreign land. And yet, we still have much to accomplish...

Sazanka & Addis: You're off on a survey of Alberia's beaches, you say?
Ieyasu: Indeed. As an island nation, Hinomoto is susceptible to floods. I wish to observe how others have responded to this issue.
Ieyasu: Seeing their solutions and applying those lessons in new policy will be a true test of my abilities. It also requires that I travel.
Ieyasu: As such, I would ask you to watch over these lands in my absence. Will you do me this kindness?
Addis: I would keep your domain safe at any cost.
Ieyasu: Thank you, and pardon the imposition.
Sazanka: It's no trouble at all, my lord. Besides, a trip to the shoreline with no cumbersome entourage sounds like a fine opportunity.
Sazanka: You're always so buried in work. I hope you'll take this chance to unwind a little.
Ieyasu: At the very least, I will endeavor to bring you home an entertaining story or three.
Ieyasu: Even I'm not so intractable as to refrain from ALL of summer's myriad delights. Heh... Here's to a fruitful journey.

Summer Ieyasu: ......
Party Attendee 1: That melancholy mien of his... It's enough to make me swoon!
Party Attendee 2: Right? I'd love to get to know him better, but my knees quake at the thought of so much as saying a friendly "hello."
Summer Ieyasu: Goodness. That was positively exhausting!
Marishiten: Sure was.
Summer Ieyasu: It's been three days, and the few meager scraps of information we've gleaned have been sandwiched between fête after fête.
Marishiten: The local lord's going all-out. You heard his whole spiel about giving you a suitable reception as an honored guest and all that.
Summer Ieyasu: And I appreciate his kindness. But I came to observe the systems in place here for myself, and to learn what I can from them.
Summer Ieyasu: Not to peer at the sea through a telescope while swilling cocktails with socialites. And yet...
Butler: *glance*
Summer Ieyasu: The butler they have watching us seems dead-set on corralling us within the manor premises.
Summer Ieyasu: My aspirations for this trip grow less attainable by the second...
Marishiten: We could always write off the rest of the trip and just party till we leave.
Summer Ieyasu: No. My duties as wyrmclan leader demand more of me than that. I must survey the site for myself, whatever it takes. And so—
Summer Ieyasu: I propose a jailbreak! Er, partybreak?
Marishiten: A "partybreak..." Ha ha! So droll. If that isn't you in a nutshell, Ieyasu.
Marishiten: Well? Got an escape plan in mind yet?
Summer Ieyasu: I'm still thinking... Or, more to the point, I'm not acquainted enough with the lay of the land to formulate a proper strategy.
Summer Ieyasu: Which leaves only a full-frontal assault, I fear. Will you lend me your strength, Marishiten?
Marishiten: Does a boar defecate in the woods? I'll draw the butler's attention for a bit. Slip out while his back is turned.
Summer Ieyasu: As ever, I am in your debt. Now... Let us begin!

Summer Ieyasu: Phew... I managed to make it this far while our little "sentry" was distracted by the sudden explosion. Thank you.
Marishiten: No prob. I don't mind a good party, but I was getting bored to tears back th—
Marishiten: Wait. We've been followed!
Butler: So THERE you are, Lord Ieyasu! Come, let us return to the party, sir.
Marishiten: Guh! He actually chased us down?! This guy is nuts!
Summer Ieyasu: Rgh... If we're caught here, we may not soon get another chance. But how to—?
Boy: Hey! You two! What's wrong? You on the run? Is it 'cause one of you's a dragon?
Summer Ieyasu: Huh? Er...yes. You see, I've a surveying mission I must complete, but it requires me to escape from that butler.
Boy: I don't really follow, but meh. Whatever.
Boy: You seem pretty desperate. I'll show you a way out if you buy me a shaved ice.
Summer Ieyasu: You have yourself a deal!
Boy: Great! Follow me. And you better hold up your end of the bargain!

Marishiten: *huff* *huff* We definitely left him in the dust this time... Right?
Boy: Relax. I took you through a buncha alleyways only a local would know. That guy's miles away by now.
Summer Ieyasu: That's a relief. Now I can finally get some real work done. Though, I must say...
Cafe Employee: We got shaved ice! We got noodles! You want both? We even got shoodles! ...Okay, I made that last one up, but whatever you need, we got it here!
Tourist: Ooh, I hear there's a pack of seals over there. Let's see if we can sneak a peek!
Male Tourist: Beach volleyball's not some GAME! I want to see blood, sweat, and tears, people!
Summer Ieyasu: This place is so lively! I suppose I should expect nothing less of Fellista Beach, it being one of Alberia's top resort spots.
Marishiten: Huh... Everybody's as carefree as can be. Must not be much crime here.
Summer Ieyasu: Making it an ideal spot for my survey.
Summer Ieyasu: But where to begin? I'll confess I'm something of a stranger to resorts.
Boy: Sheltered much? Between that and your fancy vocab, I'm guessing you're some kinda fancy diplomat?
Summer Ieyasu: Something like that, yes. My mission is to observe the workings of Fellista Beach and learn what I can from them this summer.
Summer Ieyasu: And that begins with creating a full picture of what one does here at the shore.
Boy: Huh. Well, if you need a tour guide, I can be your guy.
Summer Ieyasu: You... You don't mind?
Boy: Meh, why not? Summer break gets boring after a while. Besides, I feel like you'd end up face-first in a trash can or something if I let you wander around all slack-jawed.
Boy: It'll cost you extra, though. Namely, fresh juice and a crepe with the works on top.
Summer Ieyasu: Of course. I shall gladly compensate you for your time and expertise. Having a local to guide me would be invaluable.
Setta: It's a done deal. Guess we'll be seeing a lot of each other this summer, uh... Sorry, didn't catch your name. I'm Setta.
Summer Ieyasu: Ah! How rude of me. I am Ieyasu, and this is my pactbound dragon, Marishiten.
Setta: Whoa, you've got a pact with a dragon?! You are CRACKED, my guy.
Summer Ieyasu: Ha ha. I am unsure how that makes me... fractured, was it? But I look forward to our time together, young Setta!

Setta: Phew. I think that covers everything around this part of the beach.
Summer Ieyasu: You've been a most thorough guide. Thank you, Setta.
Setta: Aw, no problem. You've treated me to an entire smörgåsbord of snacks by this point. And eaten twice that yourself, too.
Marishiten: He's got a beast of a sweet tooth, this one. He's been on cloud nine getting to try new treats down here.
Summer Ieyasu: And all of them have been scrumptious! Though the greatest treat of all has been relishing in this peaceful atmosphere.
Summer Ieyasu: There wasn't so much as a hint of strife the whole time we were eating. Is the beach entirely free of fiends?
Setta: Nah, there's some here and there. But the town watch and lifeguards keep everything nice 'n orderly.
Summer Ieyasu: I've never heard of a "lifeguard."
Setta: They keep watch to make sure no one drowns. They also handle pesky fiends.
Summer Ieyasu: Ah, so that's what you call your marine watchmen! Having them train for combat and work in tandem with the land watch is brilliantly efficient.
Setta: Right? Because of them, fiends only make it all the way to the beach once every few years, if that. That way, you can let loose without having to watch your back!
Marishiten: Sure, if never getting to blow off steam on fiends is your idea of "fun." Me, I like the occasional—
Tourist: Ah... AAAAAAAH!
Marishiten: The hell was that?!
Fiend: SkreeeeeEEEEE!
Lifeguard: Nrgh! This one's tough! I can't hold it back!
Summer Ieyasu: A large fiend has broken through the defensive line! It's headed this way. Setta, get to safety!
Setta: But... How? Fiends almost never show up at the—
Fiend: SKREEEEEEEEE!
Setta: Eeagh! A-ahhh... AAAAAH!
Summer Ieyasu: You'll taste the Wyrmgrace Blade before you touch the boy!
Summer Ieyasu: Rgh, the flames are too powerful... My sword can't reach its core. Marishiten!
Marishiten: On it! We'll see how long those flames last when I chuck it into the sea! NRAAAH!
Fiend: Skree?!
Marishiten: There. Now, let's hope that cools it off a—
Fiend: Sksksksksk...
Setta: Ah... It got up. It's leaving!
Marishiten: Tch. Guess I held back a little too much. I was trying to finish the job.
Summer Ieyasu: Perhaps, but you did buy us time. Setta, are you all right?
Setta: HolycrapholycrapholyCRAP!
Summer Ieyasu: Er... Setta?
Setta: You're AWESOME, Ieyasu! What was that sword move just now?! You were like... KAPWIIING! I couldn't even SEE it!
Setta: To be honest, I thought you were kinda clueless, but I was WAY wrong. You're a total freakin' sword master!
Summer Ieyasu: Ha...ha ha. You are most gracious.
Summer Ieyasu: But we must remain vigilant. That fiend may well return to the beach before long.
Summer Ieyasu: We won't stop it for good unless we can neutralize its defensive flames somehow. The question is how.
Setta: True. Hmmm, fire... How to put out a fire...
Setta: ...Ah! I think I've got an idea! Ieyasu, mind lending me a hand?
Setta: With your skills, this'll go off without a hitch.

Fiend: Skreee!
Setta: Okay. The fiend's back! We'll do it just like we planned, Ieyasu. Push it back towards that island!
Summer Ieyasu: Understood. My Wyrmgrace Blade is ready!
Fiend: Skree?! SKREEEEEEEEE!
Marishiten: Good, it took the bait. Now, PULL! And stay behind me if you don't wanna get hurt, kid.
Setta: Got it. More to the right, Ieyasu! Right!
Summer Ieyasu: Understood! HAAAAH!
Fiend: Skreeeeeee!
Setta: NOW! Fling it close to the island!
Summer Ieyasu: Leave it to me! Take this: Sakura Flurry!
Fiend: S-skree?! Skrik-krik...SKREEE!
Setta: Yesss! You did it!
Marishiten: ...Huh. That thing went under in a hurry. No sign of it coming back up, either.
Setta: Because the rip tide got that sucker. It's so intense around that island that the whole area is off limits. They say even the best swimmers get pulled under.
Setta: A big, strong shell and a bunch of fire ain't jack against a current that strong.
Marishiten: Interesting. And you figured Ieyasu'd be strong enough to chase it there. Not bad, kid!
Setta: Heh. It's no biggie. Just goes to show that even fiends can't beat the ocean. At least now we don't have to worry about—
Fiend: SKREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Setta: Wha?
Setta: N-no WAY! It's still... It's still alive! Waaaaaugh!

Summer Ieyasu: SAKURA FLURRY!

Fiend: Grrraaaaargh!
Summer Ieyasu: That was too close for my comfort. Can you stand, Setta?
Setta: Y-you seriously beat that thing?! You really ARE amazing!
Summer Ieyasu: The fierce currents had stripped it of the flame that protected it. At that point, even my humble blade was enough to lay it low.
Summer Ieyasu: It is all thanks to your strategy, Setta. This is not my victory, but a triumph of local wisdom.
Setta: Oh. I...hadn't thought of it that way.
Summer Ieyasu: In the end, native expertise wins out. This has served as a good reminder.
Summer Ieyasu: When I return home, I shall make a point of enlisting residents of the shoreline to direct the efforts to protect those areas.
Marishiten: Sounds like a plan to me. They'll know shortcuts and hazards better than anyone.
Summer Ieyasu: That is precisely my hope. Setta, thank you for your contributions to my surveying efforts here.
Summer Ieyasu: You have been a most excellent guide. I hope you'll consider continuing to aid me from tomorrow on as well.
Setta: You bet! Leave it to me, Ieyasu. I'll show you around all SORTS of places!

Butler: Lord Ieyaaasu! Where have you run off to?
Summer Ieyasu: ...Is he gone?
Setta: Yup. And luckily for us, we're headed in the exact opposite direction today. I think we're safe to mosey.
Summer Ieyasu: Splendid. I would've hated to postpone my observation of the lifeguards.
Marishiten: Gotta hand it to that butler—he's a lot wilier than he looks. Persistent, too. The guy is EVERYWHERE.
Summer Ieyasu: Truly. And he's only redoubled his efforts to locate us with each passing day. I do feel a bit guilty leading him around...
Summer Ieyasu: But not guilty enough to allow an entire summer to be wasted on frivolous revelry.
Setta: Sounds like you guys have it rough. I guess survey tours aren't quite as fun as they sound, even if you ARE checking out a seaside paradise.
Setta: Anyway, that's enough commiserating. We're nearly there.

Setta: Aaand we made it. Hey, bro! These are the people I told you about!
Lifeguard: Hey, Setta and company! We've been waiting for you. Welcome!
Lifeguard: You wanted to ask about Fellista Beach's lifeguards, yeah?
Summer Ieyasu: Correct. Might I add that I am humbled you would take time away from your duties to indulge my request? This is invaluable.
Lifeguard: Don't sweat it. It's my pleasure. Now, to get right into it, our number one job is accident prevention.
Lifeguard: Which means our priority is keeping a constant watch on the shore.
Summer Ieyasu: That much is identical to our own system. Unfortunately, we still see incidents occur from time to time.
Lifeguard: Right. Which brings me to the next most important part of our work: getting help to those who need it as swiftly as possible.
Lifeguard: And to do that, we use the seacutter.
Marishiten: Sea...cutter? The heck is that?
Lifeguard: Put simply, it's a vehicle that runs on the water. Our friends in Chanzelia unearthed one and restored it to working order.
Lifeguard: Seeing as Chanzelia is landlocked, they were kind enough to loan it to us in exchange for data from its use here.
Summer Ieyasu: I see. It does seem rather fascinating. The chassis design in particular sparks a certain natural curiosity.
Lifeguard: Eyyy, this guy gets it! Ooh, I know. Wanna take it for a spin?
Summer Ieyasu: Oh! Er... May I?
Lifeguard: Of course! Right this way.

Summer Ieyasu: So this is the seacutter... Sitting astride it conjures to mind my equestrian escapades.
Lifeguard: Funny you should mention that—the Chanzelian engineers said they based their redesign on horseback riding. Now, let's take her out. Ready?
Summer Ieyasu: Whenever you are, sir. ...Goodness! This—
Summer Ieyasu: It's so FAST! Agile, too! If it responds so readily to my commands... Hyah!
Summer Ieyasu: It feels like an extension of my body. Heh, I'm reminded of the night I raced my horse up the mountain pass behind the manor!
Marishiten: Someone sure is acting like a kid on Dragonyule. You're adorable, Ieyasu.
Summer Ieyasu: I confess, it's rather thrilling! This seacutter might even outpace a dragon.
Marishiten: ...What'd you just say?
Marishiten: You think that thing's faster than ME? If that's a joke, I'm not laughing.
Summer Ieyasu: Erm! It was in no way my intention to cast any doubts or aspersions on your abilit—
Marishiten: Can it! Whatever your "intention," it's something one race will settle. Now take your weird un-horse and let's do this!
Summer Ieyasu: What?!
Marishiten: Talky time's over, pal. First one to that little island and back wins. Ready? GO!
Summer Ieyasu: Marishiten! Agh... I suppose I'll only make this worse if I ignore her. Apologies, sir. I'll be borrowing this awhile longer!
Setta: Huh? Oh—whoa. There he goes. Well, uh... YOU GOT THIS, IEYASU!

Marishiten: There, see? I'm way faster than that rickety antique.
Summer Ieyasu: *huff* *huff* Is that any surprise? I'm on a vehicle I only just discovered, whereas you've been flying since birth.
Summer Ieyasu: But without question, this victory is yours. Now, I should like to put this whole conversation behind us and move on.
Marishiten: Fine by me. No point dragging it out when I'd just beat you every time. Maybe this'll teach you to watch what you say.
Summer Ieyasu: Yes, yes. You've made it abundantly clear that you're—
Setta: That's not true!
Summer Ieyasu: Er... Setta?
Setta: I was watching the whole time. Ieyasu was holding back. I could tell!
Setta: He's REALLY strong. If he was trying his hardest, he would never lose! Right, Ieyasu?!
Summer Ieyasu: !

Botan: That's not true! Ieyasu's WAY stronger than you!
Botan: If he didn't trip at the very start, he'd have beaten you, EASY! He only held back 'cause you have seniority... *sniff*
Botan: WAAAAAH! Ieyasu would never lose for real!

Summer Ieyasu: (Ha ha, that brought me back. The time I spent studying at the dojo with Botan feels so nostalgic now.)
Summer Ieyasu: (I'd lost a sparring match, and Botan came to my defense just like Setta. Then she made me promise to win the next bout.)
Summer Ieyasu: You truly think I'm capable, Setta?
Setta: Doy! You've GOT this, Ieyasu. Just give it one more go!
Summer Ieyasu: A tempting thought. Back then, my place in the hierarchy prevented me from asking for a rematch, but now...
Setta: Huh? Back when?
Summer Ieyasu: Ha ha, I'm just talking to myself. I think I would like to reclaim my honor after all.
Summer Ieyasu: I can't very well let your faith in me go misplaced. Now, Marishiten, I challenge you to a rematch!
Marishiten: Oh ho! Bold of you to pick a fight with this particular dragon. But then again, it's not altogether surprising you would.
Marishiten: Either way, you're on. And you know I'm not gonna be holding back, so you better come at me with everything you've got.
Summer Ieyasu: I wouldn't dream of doing otherwise. Watch closely, Setta. Here I go!
Setta: Woo! You show her, Ieyasu!

Marishiten & Ieyasu: HaaaAAAH!
Marishiten: There's that fire I knew you had. Reminds me of when we first swore a pact.
Summer Ieyasu: The day I said that world domination was incidental, and asked your aid in protecting the peace?
Marishiten: I thought you were out of your gourd. Still do, really. But I knew you were the kinda guy who fought hardest for others.
Marishiten: ...Which explains why you're faster this time around. I'm giving it all I've got, and you still passed me!
Summer Ieyasu: The occasional upset is what keeps an uneven match fun. Plus, I'm under explicit orders from Sazanka to cut loose a bit.
Summer Ieyasu: So I'm very sorry, but I'll be winning this round. I hope you won't take it personally! HAAAAH!
Summer Ieyasu: I can do this! As long as I maintain this pace until the end, victory is—
Butler: LORD IEYASU!
Summer Ieyasu: WHAT?!
Butler: I've finally found you, Lord Ieyasu!
Marishiten: The BUTLER?! We're out on open water here! And I thought this guy was persistent BEFORE!
Butler: No butler worth his salt would fail to receive his masters' guests because of a little thing like the ocean being in his way!
Butler: Now, let us return forthwith, Lord Ieyasu. A most resplendent party awaits y—waugh?!
Summer Ieyasu: Sir! No... When he extended his hand to me, it caused his dinghy to capsize!

Butler: The... The party! *glub glubble blub*
Summer Ieyasu: Rgh... This is no time for vain competition. Forgive me, Setta.
Summer Ieyasu: My good man, I'll pull you up now! Give me your hand!
Butler: *cough* *sputter* *gasp* I'm... I'm saved...
Marishiten: Soft as ever, Ieyasu. But I hate a fight with no ending. I'm finishing this race out.

Summer Ieyasu: ...So I'm afraid it was my loss yet again, Setta. My apologies.
Summer Ieyasu: I swore to rise to meet your expectations, but fell short. Forgive me this betrayal.
Setta: Aw, it's fine. Keep your chin up, Ieyasu.
Setta: Sure, it's a little frustrating. But you were cool out there when you rescued that guy.
Setta: Plus, your seacutter technique was on full display. Even from here, you looked like a pro!
Lifeguard: He's right. It was an impressive display. Even among us lifeguards, there aren't many who could match it.
Setta: Besides, wasn't the whole point of your trip to see how they do rescue stuff here? I'd say you checked that box off just fine.
Summer Ieyasu: You're terribly kind, Setta. I thank you for your thoughtful words. Heh... You've once again reminded me of the past.
Summer Ieyasu: One of my dear friends growing up would often console me much as you just did. Truly, I'm blessed with excellent friends.
Setta: Yeah? You...do know flattery won't get you anything out of me, right? Not that I'm complaining; I'm just...kinda broke.
Summer Ieyasu: Ha ha. Kind AND modest! I shall have to work harder than ever to ensure I don't disappoint you again.
Summer Ieyasu: And, out of respect for the butler's tenacity, I will make a point of attending at least a few more social engagements as well.
Setta: That sounds less scary than having him chase you all the way out into the ocean again. I'm sure you'll survive.
Summer Ieyasu: I shall endeavor to! I plan to redouble my efforts, both in work and in enjoying this summer with you, Setta. On to the next!

Setta: Ahhh, time flies when you're having fun! Those old fishermen's stories are surprisingly wild, huh?
Summer Ieyasu: I found them most enlightening. It is wise to have those who know the sea best contribute that knowledge to its defense.
Setta: Ha ha! I hang out with them pretty often, so I'd heard a lot of it before, but I guess it's all new to you, huh?
Setta: Now that we've put a bow on today, what do you want to do tomorrow? Any ideas?
Setta: Anywhere you wanna go, just let me know! I'll make it happen.
Summer Ieyasu: A most generous offer, my friend. Sadly, I board a ship tomorrow afternoon to sail back home, so I cannot partake.
Setta: Huh. No kidding? You sail back tomorrow... Wait, TOMORROW?! Seriously?
Summer Ieyasu: I'm afraid so. Our time together has been so unrelentingly entertaining, I fear I never found the right moment to mention it.
Summer Ieyasu: I wish we had longer, and I do apologize for not telling you earlier. But I'm glad—
Setta: NO! I don't want to think about saying goodbye!
Summer Ieyasu: Er... Setta?
Setta: I don't want to watch some dumb boat come and take you away. I'm not... I won't come and see you off! I won't!
Summer Ieyasu: Ah—! Setta! Please, wait... Oh dear.

Marishiten: ...The little squirt really didn't show.
Summer Ieyasu: How regrettable that we should have to part like this.
Butler: The ship is ready to sail, Lord Ieyasu. You are welcome to board and await departure from the comfort of your cabin.
Summer Ieyasu: I suppose it's already that time. *sigh*
Lifeguard: COME ON! Rescue formation, everyone! If we don't hurry, we'll lose Setta!
Summer Ieyasu: Did I hear that correctly...?
Summer Ieyasu: Pardon my interruption, but what's happened? Is Setta all right?
Lifeguard: Oh, Ieyasu! Bad news, I'm afraid. Setta went into a dangerous cave by himself.
Lifeguard: It's smack in the middle of an infamously rough patch of sea. Plus, it's nearly high tide. The water's only getting rougher.
Summer Ieyasu: What?! Please, allow me to assist in his rescue!
Butler: Lord Ieyasu, what are you saying?! I cannot allow an envoy from Hinomoto to engage in such a dangerous venture!
Butler: I implore you, leave this to the experts!
Summer Ieyasu: I will not, for I expect I bear some responsibility for Setta's actions.
Summer Ieyasu: Besides, he has been a true friend during my entire stay here. I will not stand idly by while he is in peril!
Summer Ieyasu: I beg you to understand my position. Please, permit me to make this right!
Butler: But, Lord Ieyasu...
Butler: *sigh* Very well. You have been a difficult guest to handle from the very start, but I cannot ignore so sincere a plea.
Butler: I suppose this must be the oft-touted honor of a Hinomotoan warrior on display. In which case... You there. Lifeguard!
Lifeguard: Sir?
Butler: On behalf of my master, the lord of this land, offer whatever assistance you can to Lord Ieyasu in this matter.
Lifeguard: Understood, sir. Ieyasu, you take the seacutter! We'll be right behind you on our rescue boats.
Summer Ieyasu: My thanks! I will not forget this kindness.

Setta: *cough* *gasp* You've gotta be kidding me... What's with these waves?!
Setta: How am I supposed to get back through this? And after I finally found what I was after, too.
Setta: I bet Ieyasu's mad I didn't show up to see him off.
Setta: Ugh, what am I doing? Am I really gonna... die here? Without getting to say I'm sorry?
Summer Ieyasu: SETTA!
Setta: ...Huh?
Summer Ieyasu: Setta, are you all right?!
Setta: Wait, Ieyasu?! What are you doing HERE?! Weren't you headed back home today?
Summer Ieyasu: I couldn't very well leave you in danger. I've come to help!
Setta: Oh, geez... *sniff* Ieyasu!
Setta: I didn't mean for any of this. I've caused you nothing but trouble. I'm so, so sorry!
Summer Ieyasu: You've done nothing of the sort, Setta. I'm just relieved you're safe. But come, quickly. It will be high tide soon.
Setta: Right! Let's... Waugh?!
Summer Ieyasu: The cave is beginning to flood with seawater!
Setta: The waves have gotten too high. We'll drown if we stay here! But...
Summer Ieyasu: Blast. It's too dangerous to go out there with the sea this rough. Is there anything you can do, Marishiten?
Marishiten: Sorry. Even with my strength, carrying the two of you through those waves is a losing prospect. We'd just be swept away.
Setta: No... What are we supposed to do?!

Setta: At this rate, we'll all drown! We've gotta think of something!
Summer Ieyasu: We have to try to break through with the seacutter. We don't have the luxury of waiting around to form a better plan.
Marishiten: Awfully risky gambit. Did you not hear me when I said I can't support us all?
Marishiten: The waves are too rough. Try to force your way against the current, and it could wind up just sucking you under.
Summer Ieyasu: I'm not entirely without a plan here. Setta, you said you listen to the local fishermen's tales often, yes?
Summer Ieyasu: Can you recall them ever mentioning the placement of any standing nets?
Setta: Huh? Uhhh... Actually, yeah! They told me not to go near 'em 'cause it'd mess with their fishing. It was right around here, too!
Summer Ieyasu: Good. That tilts the odds in our favor a bit. Setta, you and I will do our best to head there.
Summer Ieyasu: Can you go and signal the rescue boats, Marishiten? I trust you can get out so long as it's only you.
Marishiten: Guess I don't have much choice, given the circumstances. Fine. But you owe me one.
Summer Ieyasu: I owe you far more than one, at this point. But come, Setta! We must make ready to depart. I'll be relying on your knowledge!
Setta: Right! I'll do my best!

Summer Ieyasu: Direction, Setta!
Setta: Uhhh, the spiky island's over there, so... Right! We need to go to the right! Augh, but there's a big wave coming from that—
Summer Ieyasu: We'll push through it by force. Hold on to me, and don't let go! HaaaAAAH!
Setta: HOLY—! Did... Did we just jump over that huge wave?!
Summer Ieyasu: I'll do whatever it takes to get you back to shore safely. Now, how's our course?
Setta: Good! We should be to the spot with the fishing nets soon. If we can hang on there until help comes—
Fiend: Graaaargh!
Setta: GAH! Of all the times for a fiend to show!
Fiend: GRAAAAARGH!
Setta: Aaaaaugh! I can't, I can't! Ieyasu, I'm scared!
Summer Ieyasu: Courage, Setta! We've no recourse but to face this foe head-on.
Summer Ieyasu: (You've helped me in so many ways this summer. Now it's time to repay you for that kindness.)
Summer Ieyasu: Things are about to get rougher than ever. I promise we'll be all right, so whatever you do, don't let go!
Setta: Ieyasu, I can't... *inhale* ...Okay. I trust you!
Summer Ieyasu: Thank you. Now, hang on! Wyrmgrace Blade, secret technique—
Summer Ieyasu: Luminous Sakura Flurry!
Fiend: Skreeeaaargh!
Summer Ieyasu: We're through! Now, just a little further to the nets!

Setta: ...I guess this is goodbye for real, Ieyasu.
Summer Ieyasu: I fear you're right. We only just barely made it back to land. I'm sorry that our farewell must be so rushed.
Setta: That's not your fault. I'm the one who messed up all your plans. But, um...
Setta: Would you accept these? It's fine if you don't want them!
Summer Ieyasu: Flowers?
Setta: Yeah. They only grow in the back of that cave, so they're pretty rare. I wanted to, uh...say I'm sorry for yesterday.
Setta: But going to get them only made MORE trouble for you, and they got all messed up from the salt water. B-but still, I just...
Summer Ieyasu: Of course I'll accept them! Thank you for the lovely gift, Setta.
Summer Ieyasu: They're as beautiful as the sentiment behind them. I shall dry and press them, so that I might cherish them forever.
Summer Ieyasu: They'll be a lovely souvenir of the summer I spent here, and a lasting symbol of our friendship.
Setta: Aw. Thanks, Ieyasu. And, um...come back anytime! I'll clear my calendar for you!
Summer Ieyasu: It's a promise. In the meantime, be well, Setta.
Butler: The ship is all ready to depart, Lord Ieyasu. This way, please.
Butler: ...I take it you've found your experience here both pleasant and worthwhile?
Summer Ieyasu: It's been wonderful. And, er...my apologies for sneaking out of those parties.
Butler: Not at all. If anything, I was overzealous in my efforts to prevent anything untoward from happening to an honored guest.
Butler: You've certainly proven that you are a man both brave and capable enough to weather anything the sea can throw at you.
Butler: And a man true to his friends, besides. Please do pay us another visit soon. I promise you a more...relaxed reception.
Summer Ieyasu: I should like that very much, sir. Next time, I would like to come as a simple tourist, together with my entourage.

Addis: I just heard the reports, my lord. Seems all the new systems you put in place after your survey are integrating wonderfully.
Addis: The carpenters were abuzz working on your faster, sturdier ship designs, and the shore folk are coordinating well with the watch.
Ieyasu: Thanks to their efforts, we've seen a sharp decline in incidents along the coast.
Ieyasu: The shogun seemed quite pleased. If local conditions continue to improve, he means to apply these policies elsewhere as well.
Sazanka: Goodness! You've done a remarkable job as always, Lord Ieyasu. Your efforts speak for themselves, but...
Sazanka: The very fact that the results are so impressive makes me fear you did nothing but work while you were there.
Addis: I was just thinking the same. Pretty sure we told you it would've been okay— preferred, even—for you to enjoy yourself a bit more out there, my lord.
Ieyasu: Worry not, Addis. I found ample time for both work AND play.
Ieyasu: Why, I even tasted an array of delicious local treats and made a lifelong friend along the way.
Sazanka: How lovely!
Ieyasu: Indeed it was. If you've the patience for it, I would be happy to regale you with a full account of everything that happened.

Ieyasu: It is the tale of a summer well-spent in the company of a most charming young man.