[Game Thread] Lord Windos’ PokeRole Adventure 2: The Wild Lands

[Spiritmon]

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Bernhard involuntary (and uncharacteristically) flinched away when Oz approached him, another clear sign that he felt vulnerable and defenseless. He calmly listened to her words, then he frowns. "But...I... I DID run away at first, now didn't I. I left you alone when that creature was born, when it threatened to drag both Darren and Akamu down. ...How can you STILL call me brave after THAT??!" He doesn't mean it in a scolding way, no, Bernhard simply can't fully understand it. Perhaps (most likely) he blames himself for this already. Him not being used to adventure nor to taking risks anymore (as Zephy put it) doesn't suffice as a explanation.

Regardless of that, and because her words do trigger his trademarked 'you flatter me so~'- senses, Bern would give Oz a handgesture of 'no big deal'. Then, in a confident voice literally brimming with a thirst for vengance: "Please do indeed...make that damn thing P A Y for what it did. Double so and beyond. Not only for what it did to me, or to dear Citrine.... But for what it did to the WHOLE city of Bayhama. ...That goes to...all of you."

Oz looked at Mr Bernard, and she…could understand his position. She felt just like the same way…as a coward, when she left her friends behind to their own deaths…She felt…terrible. Horrible even. And she still blames herself for what she did in the past, and she probably will carry this guilt until the day of her death.

And it’s because she once felt like she can’t let Bernard have this kind of guilt to devour him. “...Mr Samsara…Yes, you did run at first…But…It’s okay to feel fear. Yes, you made a mistake…but when the time comes once more, when you get a chance to fight again…you answer the call to arms. You came here to this battlefield, and already risked your own life, and helped Seddi defeat one of the Sandlossugeist servants. You and your companions helped us, and even now you are giving us the chance to fight back again by giving us your companions to help us.”

“I am just a girl who is learning now to wield this kind of weird power…But I learned one thing while traveling for a short time with you all: That true Bravery is not about the absence of fear. True Bravery is about having fear, and still having the courage to face the future headon.”

“And honestly? I scared. Terrified even…But deep in my heart, that as long as I have my sisters, my friends and the people I learn to love with me (either in person or in spirit) I know I will find bravery to face any danger ahead of me.”

"You already did more than enough Mr Samsara. You already show everyone you are a brave and kind man. And no one will make me change my mind. Not even you Mr Samsara." She gave the Arcmage a serious look to him, as if to make him challenge her statement.

Oz gives Bernard the most sincere and kind smile she ever gives to someone. And just like Bernard himself did in the past to help soothe Oz emotions…Oz will use Aromatherapy, giving him an aura of peace to help him regain his spirit.

Oz nods her head, and gently holds Bernard's hands. “Don’t worry Mr Samsara…I will show that monster the true power of Earthpower. And show him that the power of Darkness and Hatred will not win against the power of Light and Love. That’s a promise I will keep to you Mr Samsara.”