Suikoden I Script ================= Chapter One - Gregminster Region Teo: What's the matter, Hero? Are you nervous? Don't worry, the audience will be finished quickly. Just be the way you always are. The Emperor is stern, but there's nothing to be afraid of. Servant girl: Master Teo, Master Hero. The Emperor will receive you now. Please come this way. Announced: Teo McDohl, General of the Imperial Army and his son Hero McDohl, Here for an audience with the Emperor. [enter throne room] Barbarosa: Welcome, Teo. How are things? Teo: Much as they were when we fought together in the War of Succession, Your Highness. Barbarosa: Impressive words. Do you not agree, Windy? Windy: Indeed, they are the words of a great general. Barbarosa: Teo, I am sure you are aware of the troubling activity in the north. Would you be willing to travel there to protect the border? Minister: Our disputes with the United City-States of Jowstone are complicated, but with General McDohl in charge, we can rest assured. Barbarosa: My beloved sword Prakk has brought me luck on countless occasions. I would like you to have it. Take it with you. Teo: Thank you, Your Highness. I, Teo, swear not to disappoint you. Barbarosa: You have my blessings. Good luck, Teo. [Hero steps forward] Barbarosa: So you're Teo's boy Endry. Quite an impressive little countenance. Listen, Hero. Would you be willing to give the Empire a helping ahnd while your father is protecting the northern border? Hero: a. Yes, Your Highness. b. I don't wanna. a. Barbarosa: You already resemply your father. I shall look forward to seeing you grow into manhood. b. Barbarosa: Ha, ha! Like father, like son. Listen, Endry. Someday, you will follow the path of your own choosing. But for now, you have a great deal to learn from me. Plenty of time for freedom later. Teo: Thank you for your kind words, Your Highness. Minister: Commander Kraze of the Imperial Guard will be Master Hero's superior. Windy: What an attractive young man you are. Good luck to you, Hero. Teo: We have better be going, Your Highness. Barbarosa: I'm relying on you, Teo. And Hero, I hope your efforts will surpass your father's. [leave throne room] Teo: Let's go. Castle - hall Teo: This is Kraze's room. You'll be reporting to him starting tomorrow. Go and introduce yourself. Castle - Kraze's room Kraze: He. So you're Teo's boy. What's your name? Hero? I couldn't care less if you're the son of a great general. You'll get no special treatment here, understand? Now go on home. Work begins tomorrow. Report here first thing in the morning. Castle - hall Teo: Did you introduce yourself? I must admit I'm quite surprised that you've been assigned to such a weakling, but... Well, let's get going. Gremio must be worried sick. Gregminster - Teo's home - front hall Gremio: Welcome home, Young Master. H-h-how did it go? Was everything OK? Were you nerous in front of the Emperor? I was soooo worried. But I guess everything went fine. Teo: You shouldn't worry so much, Gremio. Gremio: Oh! Master Teo... I didn't notice you at all. Teo: Didn't notice me? Good grief. The only one you seem to care about is Hero. Gremio: Sorry, Master Teo. By the way, young Master, Ted is here to congratulate you. Oh my god! The stew! The stew! Gregminster - Teo's home - upstairs Ted: I heard the news, Hero! You met the Emperor, didn't you? Tell me all about it. Please. Let's go up to your room, OK? Tell me all about the Emperor, right now! **Ted joins the entourage!** Gregminster - Teo's home - Hero's room Ted: Please let me join your entourage. I owe so much to Master Teo, who adopted me when I was an orphan, and I want to reutrn the favor. OK? Hero: a. Of course. b. Gee, I donno. a. [must pick in end] Ted: Great! I knew you were a good friend! Now for more important matters. What kind of man was the Emperor? And tell me about Windy, the Court Magician. Was she beautiful? Come on, tell me everything. b. Ted: Please, I want to work for the Imperial Guard too. Oh please.. b. Ted: Oh, come on. I thought we were friends. b. Ted: Hey, stop giving me a hard time. You're really going to let me join you, right? I know what's on your mind. Ted: I see. I am sure I would like to see Windy in person. Hey Hero... I really don't know how to tell you this, but... ummm... Ted: Say Hero there's something I want to tell you. Can you keep a secret? Can you promise not to tell anyone what I'm about to tell you? Gremio: Young Master! Ted! Supper is ready! Ted: Hey, it's time to eat. Let's go, Hero. We can talk some other time. Gregminster - Teo's home - dining room Teo: Are the glasses filled? Attention, everybody. Tomorrow morning, I must travel north. Hero will be responsible for the household in my absence. I'd like you all to give him ull support. Gremio. Gremio: Y-y-yes... sir. Teo: You've taken care of Hero since he was a baby. Thanks to your efforts. He's grown into a fine youth. I'm grateful to you. Gremio: But Sir, I, this is my job, an-and besides, serving Young Master is a pleasure for me, too... Teo: I'm glad to hear it. I hope you continue to watch over him. Cleo, Pahn, I'm counting on you two as well to help and protect. Cleo: Yes, Master Teo. Pahn: Of course, Sir. Leave it to us. Teo: And Ted, I hope you'll always be a good friend to Hero. Ted: I'd do so even if you said otherwise, Sir. Right, Hero? Teo: Enough talk. Let's eat before the food gets cold. Let's raise our glasses. Teo: To my son. To the Empire. Gregminster - Teo's home - Hero's room Teo: It looks like I won't be seeing your face for a while, Hero. Gremio: Shall I wake him up? Teo: No, let him sleep. It's not as if we'll never meet again. ... Gremio, take good care of him, won't you? Gremio: I will, Master Teo. Gregminster - Teo's home - Hero's room Gremio: Oh, did I wake you up? Good morning. Listen, Young Master. Master teo departed while you were sleeping. You're such a late sleeper... Today you start working as a member of the Imperial forces. We must prepare to visit Commander Kraze. **Gremio joins the entourage!** Gregminster - Teo's home - front hall Pahn: ...so the next time we have a day off... Hey, here he comes. You're late, Young Master. It's your first day on the job. I'm so excited! Whether it's battling bandits on Mt. Seifu or monsters on Lake Toran, Pahn here's your man. Cleo: Calm down, will you? All you ever think about is fighting. Our job is to protect Young Master. Pahn: I know, I know. Now let's be on our way to the palace. **Pahn joins the entourage!** **Cleo joins the entourage!** Ted: Hey, wait for me, Hero. How can you leave me behind? You know you're be lonely without me, right, Hero? **Ted joins the entourage!**