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selfmotivations) wrote2013-09-13 05:27 pm
selfmotivations) wrote2013-09-13 05:27 pm
skit compilation
All of the skits I thought pertinent to Alvin. This isn't a dialogue transcript and more of a summary, but they come pretty close. Needless to say, spoilers.
main story
ALVIN'S ARSENAL: Jude asks about his gun and suggests it channels fire spirits and project their artes. He responds with only "Yeah something like that" and doesn't answer when Jude asks where he got it, instead deflecting it.
ALVIN'S SECRET: ...remains a secret. Jude asks Alvin where he went after separating from the group and he just responds that it's a secret (for grown-ups). It just leads to a circle of questions with Alvin winning. (Really, Alvin went to leak info again.)
UNFAMILIAR GROUND: First hint that Alvin is from around Xian Du, or at the very least very familiar with the area—in fact he says that latter part himself. Teepo accuses that it's because of a girl, but he just says it's for work. He thus admit he's met a few girls. (In truth, it's because of his mother.)
ALVIN'S WOUND: At Labari Hollow, Jude asks about his wound after going after the ones who kidnapped Elize and Alvin says that his pride might have taken a mortal hit since he failed his job that he was sent to do. Jude also mentions him now betraying Exodus. Alvin says not to worry since he might have staged it and Jude responds with the (somewhat) joking comment that he's the traitor type. Alvin gives a half-hearted laugh to confirm and says it's just who he is. Jude still thanks him which surprised Alvin and makes him think about it a bit before calling Jude the honors student type who affirms it.
THE MERCENARY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE: after Jude asks what Exodus stole from Teepo and prompts Alvin, he speculates it's for the data for boosters inside. He also mentions that Elize and Teepo had the best compatible match. He says he doesn't know why Exodus wants/needs boosters, but it can't be for good.
HUMAN HISTORY: Really more of a hint that Milla only knows about history through books and Alvin is dryly implying that she doesn't know the true "ancient times" (said under his breath). Also implying that the history of Elympios is different for Rieze Maxia.
SOLDIERS FROM THE SKY: After the Elympion army appeared, Jude asks about them and Alvin jokes that it was all a dream. Of course he knows who/what they were.
ABOARD THE ZENETHRA: Jude asks if he can guide the way, but he says he doesn't know since it's been twenty years since he's been on the ship. He also mentions he doesn't get along with Gilland. When Teepo mentions how unreliable he is, he says he'll take down Celsius. Elize then says he wanted to kill Gilland and he's just all "Oh, did I?" When Jude says to let them know if he remembers anything, he says to himself "Truth is, I'd rather not remember." (Because a lot of bad things happened.)
ELYMPIONS: He admits he lied back to Jude about his gun and that he doesn't have a mana lobe. He also confirms that it's not a spyrix since he's not dumb enough to do that. When Leia asks what's it like to not have a mana lobe, he says it's normal. When Milla brings up the spyrix and how they kill spirits no matter what (with a look at Alvin), he reminds her they're still humans.
ALVIN'S APOLOGY: Alvin tries to apologize to Leia for accidentally shooting her. He really is sincere and when he asks if she's okay with him, she says she's not sure. He says that's fair enough.
MILLA'S RETURN: After the girls group hug her, she apologizes for making Alvin worry as well, to which he says it wasn't necessary. And when Rowen goes in for the group hug...he's out. (This has no relevance whatsoever but it's funny.)
CODENAME: PRESA: Elize asks Alvin if Presa was her real name. He says it was just her alias as an Auj Oule spy. When she then asks why he didn't call her by her real name, he says he forgot and couldn't remember every little thing. Of course Elize tells him he's horrible with Teepo following that he really was a jerk and they walk off. Jude asks him why Alvin lied about that. Alvin tells him that Presa had been abandoned by her family and hated her name. He then regrets how he couldn't grab her hand and that he was everything they said and a whole lot worse.
AGRIA'S PARTING BLOW: Jude, Elize, Teepo, and Alvin see Leia still troubled by Agria's death, and when Alvin gives an explanation as to why Agria slapped Leia's hand away, Elize asks him why he's taking her side. He said he's not, but that he just understands Agria; how it's like to be trapped in a prison made by your own design. He doesn't know what Leia could have done to help, but he does say what she did wasn't wrong either.
ALVIN'S HOMECOMING: Milla comments to Alvin about how Elympios is so different. When she notes how unenthusiastic about his return and asks why since he had wanted to return all this time, he comments he doesn't know why he wanted to come back to this "doomed" world either. Of course his mother being dead doesn't help since really he wanted to take her back home.
COUSIN BALAN: Alvin had known Balan since they were kids and that he knows him well. He also warns them not to let the guy know him too well because he'll hold the stories til your dying day. He also notes he's known Balan since before Balan got cynical, and when Elize is like "Oh" he asks if she's jealous. She hmphs and walks out.
ALIEN ENCOUNTERS: Alvin notes that Rieze Maxians were terrifying because it seemed like they used supernatural powers. He said that when he first came in, he thought they were like monsters.
BROWNER PASTURES: Alvin informs them that it's become worse and that everything is all dried up and dying. He says that he couldn't comprehend Rieze Maxia's forests when he first saw them. And when Rowen comments that spyrix created this, he admits that it was their own fault.
etc.
INSIDE AND OUT: About Alvin's scarf; Fissmauge's finest and custom made; style is everything; for Alvin, the outside projects what's inside, but Milla counters that the outside may conceal the ugliness within; Alvin answers, "Well, if you can't see through a false front, isn't that your problem?"; did not win any favors from Jude.
PEN PALS: Alvin is writing his letter and Jude and Leia wonder what he's writing. He can apparently be rather...poetic. Soft. ...something. (Leia says formal THAT WORKS TOO) SINCE IT'S FOR HIS MOM so Jude is right that it's for a woman :Da He overhears their little spat and he makes a rather thoughtful (and probably a rare sincere) statement at how he would always have something to write about with them around.
GAMBLING TROUBLES: He's not a big fan of gambling and notes how it's a big thing in his hometown. He says the first rule of gambling is if you're going to goof around, don't gamble. If you're going to gamble, don't goof around. Ie, play only if you're only willing to stake everything. They note how he got serious, and it's likely because of BACKSTORY.
AMBIDEXTERITY: When Milla comments how he handles both weapons. He says he was always dominant with his left, so he trained with his right. When she says he needed special training, he says he just says nah, it's because he had a girl on each arm. Elize walks off.
MERCENARY TRAINING: Milla comments about how unrefined Alvin's fight style is and he just casually shrugs it off and says he calls it powerful since "delicacy" would only get a person killed in the battlefield. Five things are needed for real warfare: guts, power, vigor (counts for three and four), and instinct. When Jude asks how long he's been a mercenary, he says for as long as he could remember and was already a veteran when he was Jude's age. He also mentions how he has a lot of experience and that he had been through a lot to earn it.
subevents
CHILDHOOD MEMORIES: Sound of the ocean. SINCE HE WAS ON A CRUISE LINER WHEN HE WAS LITTLE
ALVIN'S ACQUAINTANCE: In Xian Du, Milla overhears Alvin saying he should pay quick visit and he says there's an acquaintance who lives here.
A LONELY HOMECOMING: After returning to Xian Du after his mother's death, he notes that he has to figure out something about her house and that he should see Isla.
main story
ALVIN'S ARSENAL: Jude asks about his gun and suggests it channels fire spirits and project their artes. He responds with only "Yeah something like that" and doesn't answer when Jude asks where he got it, instead deflecting it.
ALVIN'S SECRET: ...remains a secret. Jude asks Alvin where he went after separating from the group and he just responds that it's a secret (for grown-ups). It just leads to a circle of questions with Alvin winning. (Really, Alvin went to leak info again.)
UNFAMILIAR GROUND: First hint that Alvin is from around Xian Du, or at the very least very familiar with the area—in fact he says that latter part himself. Teepo accuses that it's because of a girl, but he just says it's for work. He thus admit he's met a few girls. (In truth, it's because of his mother.)
ALVIN'S WOUND: At Labari Hollow, Jude asks about his wound after going after the ones who kidnapped Elize and Alvin says that his pride might have taken a mortal hit since he failed his job that he was sent to do. Jude also mentions him now betraying Exodus. Alvin says not to worry since he might have staged it and Jude responds with the (somewhat) joking comment that he's the traitor type. Alvin gives a half-hearted laugh to confirm and says it's just who he is. Jude still thanks him which surprised Alvin and makes him think about it a bit before calling Jude the honors student type who affirms it.
THE MERCENARY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE: after Jude asks what Exodus stole from Teepo and prompts Alvin, he speculates it's for the data for boosters inside. He also mentions that Elize and Teepo had the best compatible match. He says he doesn't know why Exodus wants/needs boosters, but it can't be for good.
HUMAN HISTORY: Really more of a hint that Milla only knows about history through books and Alvin is dryly implying that she doesn't know the true "ancient times" (said under his breath). Also implying that the history of Elympios is different for Rieze Maxia.
SOLDIERS FROM THE SKY: After the Elympion army appeared, Jude asks about them and Alvin jokes that it was all a dream. Of course he knows who/what they were.
ABOARD THE ZENETHRA: Jude asks if he can guide the way, but he says he doesn't know since it's been twenty years since he's been on the ship. He also mentions he doesn't get along with Gilland. When Teepo mentions how unreliable he is, he says he'll take down Celsius. Elize then says he wanted to kill Gilland and he's just all "Oh, did I?" When Jude says to let them know if he remembers anything, he says to himself "Truth is, I'd rather not remember." (Because a lot of bad things happened.)
ELYMPIONS: He admits he lied back to Jude about his gun and that he doesn't have a mana lobe. He also confirms that it's not a spyrix since he's not dumb enough to do that. When Leia asks what's it like to not have a mana lobe, he says it's normal. When Milla brings up the spyrix and how they kill spirits no matter what (with a look at Alvin), he reminds her they're still humans.
ALVIN'S APOLOGY: Alvin tries to apologize to Leia for accidentally shooting her. He really is sincere and when he asks if she's okay with him, she says she's not sure. He says that's fair enough.
MILLA'S RETURN: After the girls group hug her, she apologizes for making Alvin worry as well, to which he says it wasn't necessary. And when Rowen goes in for the group hug...he's out. (This has no relevance whatsoever but it's funny.)
CODENAME: PRESA: Elize asks Alvin if Presa was her real name. He says it was just her alias as an Auj Oule spy. When she then asks why he didn't call her by her real name, he says he forgot and couldn't remember every little thing. Of course Elize tells him he's horrible with Teepo following that he really was a jerk and they walk off. Jude asks him why Alvin lied about that. Alvin tells him that Presa had been abandoned by her family and hated her name. He then regrets how he couldn't grab her hand and that he was everything they said and a whole lot worse.
AGRIA'S PARTING BLOW: Jude, Elize, Teepo, and Alvin see Leia still troubled by Agria's death, and when Alvin gives an explanation as to why Agria slapped Leia's hand away, Elize asks him why he's taking her side. He said he's not, but that he just understands Agria; how it's like to be trapped in a prison made by your own design. He doesn't know what Leia could have done to help, but he does say what she did wasn't wrong either.
ALVIN'S HOMECOMING: Milla comments to Alvin about how Elympios is so different. When she notes how unenthusiastic about his return and asks why since he had wanted to return all this time, he comments he doesn't know why he wanted to come back to this "doomed" world either. Of course his mother being dead doesn't help since really he wanted to take her back home.
COUSIN BALAN: Alvin had known Balan since they were kids and that he knows him well. He also warns them not to let the guy know him too well because he'll hold the stories til your dying day. He also notes he's known Balan since before Balan got cynical, and when Elize is like "Oh" he asks if she's jealous. She hmphs and walks out.
ALIEN ENCOUNTERS: Alvin notes that Rieze Maxians were terrifying because it seemed like they used supernatural powers. He said that when he first came in, he thought they were like monsters.
BROWNER PASTURES: Alvin informs them that it's become worse and that everything is all dried up and dying. He says that he couldn't comprehend Rieze Maxia's forests when he first saw them. And when Rowen comments that spyrix created this, he admits that it was their own fault.
etc.
INSIDE AND OUT: About Alvin's scarf; Fissmauge's finest and custom made; style is everything; for Alvin, the outside projects what's inside, but Milla counters that the outside may conceal the ugliness within; Alvin answers, "Well, if you can't see through a false front, isn't that your problem?"; did not win any favors from Jude.
PEN PALS: Alvin is writing his letter and Jude and Leia wonder what he's writing. He can apparently be rather...poetic. Soft. ...something. (Leia says formal THAT WORKS TOO) SINCE IT'S FOR HIS MOM so Jude is right that it's for a woman :Da He overhears their little spat and he makes a rather thoughtful (and probably a rare sincere) statement at how he would always have something to write about with them around.
GAMBLING TROUBLES: He's not a big fan of gambling and notes how it's a big thing in his hometown. He says the first rule of gambling is if you're going to goof around, don't gamble. If you're going to gamble, don't goof around. Ie, play only if you're only willing to stake everything. They note how he got serious, and it's likely because of BACKSTORY.
AMBIDEXTERITY: When Milla comments how he handles both weapons. He says he was always dominant with his left, so he trained with his right. When she says he needed special training, he says he just says nah, it's because he had a girl on each arm. Elize walks off.
MERCENARY TRAINING: Milla comments about how unrefined Alvin's fight style is and he just casually shrugs it off and says he calls it powerful since "delicacy" would only get a person killed in the battlefield. Five things are needed for real warfare: guts, power, vigor (counts for three and four), and instinct. When Jude asks how long he's been a mercenary, he says for as long as he could remember and was already a veteran when he was Jude's age. He also mentions how he has a lot of experience and that he had been through a lot to earn it.
subevents
CHILDHOOD MEMORIES: Sound of the ocean. SINCE HE WAS ON A CRUISE LINER WHEN HE WAS LITTLE
ALVIN'S ACQUAINTANCE: In Xian Du, Milla overhears Alvin saying he should pay quick visit and he says there's an acquaintance who lives here.
A LONELY HOMECOMING: After returning to Xian Du after his mother's death, he notes that he has to figure out something about her house and that he should see Isla.