Owain: Ahh, such dulcet tones! The melancholy melody flows like a river, washing the spirit clean! Brady: Uh, thanks? Owain: It is the divine breath of the muse-gods that fills your mortal frame, Brady! Brady: Stop. You're embarrassin' me. I got an image to keep here. Owain: Heh, don't be so modest. I do not offer words of idle praise, friend. No, by lauding you. I've branded your soul with one of the six highest honors! Brady: I got no clue what you're sayin'... But this might be the first time your usual malarkey ain't made me wanna slug ya. Owain: You're welcome! And wow, you're pretty good at violin, huh? Brady: Heh. Forgot you sound like an eight-year-old when talkin' normally. Owain: You should have joined a symphony or something instead of an army! Brady: How many symphonies you see fightin' Risen? Owain: Still, I think it'd be a much better fit. Probably pays better too! Brady: Look, I'm here because I wanna be, all right?! Owain: It just seems like a waste, considering your potential. Brady: Hey, I can't help that I'm an awful fighter... Owain: That's not what I meant. You're a fine fighter, but I think you'd be a world-class musician! Brady: Yeah, well, I don't need to be. Not now, anyway. This war's more important. Owain: Well, at least you won't have to worry about making ends meet after this is all over. Brady: Maybe. And what about you? What's your plan once the war's over? Owain: M-me? Er... Huh. Honestly...I have no clue. Brady: Why not try and be a poet? A guy what with your, uh...fancy take on words could really go places, yeah? Plus, then I could just hire you to write my lyrics! Owain: Poetry, huh? Hmm... Yeah, actually, I could see that! Owain the Wordsmith! It's got a ring to it, eh? Brady: Heh. I'm kinda surprised you went for it that quick-like. Owain: Hark! On this day is born the voice of a thousand fallen angels! Adore me, muse of muses, whose honeyed words sweeten even life's bitterest truths!
—Owain leaves—
Brady: Good grief, I'm gonna end up regrettin' this, ain't I...
● CONVERSATION B