Part 136: Flynn in Aurnion and more Hot Springs

More PS3 sidequesting! First off, some stuff in Aurnion.


Technically, this scene already existed in the 360 version, but they decided to expand it noticeably to account for Flynn in the party. You can see the 360 version in the middle of Update 114.




Have a safe trip!
You want to come with me, Repede?
Woof!



Well, Repede also thinks of Flynn as his owner. A long time ago, Flynn and I used to look after Repede together.
So how did you and Flynn get to be such good friends with him?
We just took care of him. One time, Repede got hurt really badly. Flynn and I stayed up all night tending his wounds and making sure he was okay.
Is that how Repede got his scar?
Yeah.
Come to think of it, didn't you say that Repede got his blastia as a keepsake of his old owner? I wonder if his bodhi blastia has anything to do with the time that he got hurt...
Hmmm, good question.
Maybe Repede took an oath of loyalty to his previous master, and that's why he's so cold to everyone else.
Hmm... Well, that's way better than wagging his tail for just anyone.



All set?



Repede looks so calm and composed. He always looks like he's got a firm hold on the situation. He's so dignified.
He's about the same age as the old man, after all.
Well, at least the dog has it together.
It's like he doesn't care what anybody thinks. That's what I call mature allure.
Yes, he's very hard-boiled.
*Sigh*
Hey, what's with that sigh?!
You don't look like you're the same age at all.
I think he's only the same age in dog years. He's actually about 4 years old.



Huh? N-no, I didn't mean to imply that...
Woof!
Did he just laugh?! What are ya gettin' at?! What's that laugh supposed ta mean?!
I'm guessing the more you talk the less he thinks of you...
Ugh...
You really like everyone here, don't you, Repede?
Not that he lets it show much.
Ruff?


Repede is great.


We can also trigger a scene involving Drake while we're here.



Yes, Sir Drake.
Have you heard? A few days ago, Prince Ioder suggested that you be officially promoted to the rank of commandant.
R-really...?
I'm sure it won't be long until you are promoted to commandant, instead of just acting commandant.
...!
Sounds like good news.
Wooo!
Congratulations!
It's still too early for congratulations. During the meeting, I proposed an idea of my own to the prince.



What do you mean?
The position bears too much responsibility, and with that responsibility comes great power. It is far easy to abuse that amount of authority. Alexei is a prime example. Also, Flynn, you're still young. I feel the rank would be difficult for you to manage alone.
So you're suggesting the commandant's authority needs to be reduced.
That's one way of putting it.
Even if that is the case, I'll be satisfied. What I need to achieve my goals isn't power, but people who feel the same way I do. The world will change if there are people who feel the same way I do, even if they express themselves differently.
As I thought, you're just like Prince Ioder. Wet behind the ears. The prince rejected my proposal right away. He said he trusted you with the authority the role brought.
He did?
It would seem he understands your feelings on the matter. I suppose that means the empire and the knights will both still need me here to give advice.
Yeah, just sit back drinking your tea and keep an eye on the kiddies.
Yuri...!
Sir Drake, I look forward to hearing your advice concerning both the empire and the knights.
...Right. This is from me.
From you, Sir? Are you certain?
Yes. You'll be officially promoted to the rank of commandant soon. Wear it to your ordination ceremony.
Thank you very much, Sir Drake.
Why don't you try it on, Flynn?
Right here?
Yes!



Hmph...
Isn't it great, Yuri?
Yeah, I guess so.
You may be soon to be commandant, but that doesn't mean you can relax. You're still inexperienced. You'll need to focus now more than ever.
Yes, Sir!
I'll be off.



He really thinks he's a big shot. I can't believe he'd preach to a candidate for the imperial throne.
He is a very important person who devoted his entire life to the empire. A truly devoted and loyal patriotic knight.
He isn't officially a knight any longer, but he still carries a lot of weight. Everyone listens to what he has to say.
Man, I can't stand these old guys that don't know how to give up. Reminds me of a certain someone in the Lower Quarter.
I think he understands us, though. He respects our wishes, and continues to guide us.
He's not the type of person that simply wants to hear the sound of his own voice.
So what you're saying is that he's actually soft on all of you?
I think so.
Woof!
One day, I hope I can be a knight just like him, fully devoted to the Empire and its people.




Meh. I'll stick with his casual stuff.


Speaking of which, hot springs! There has to be some kinda law in Japan that every new JRPG release has to include new hot spring related content, I'm telling you... Anyway, they added a bit of stuff over there, so let's check it out.


After seeing all the stuff that already existed in the 360 version, you can visit again with everyone in their hot spring costume to trigger this set of scenes:




Hot spring, hot spring. ♪
Flynn, is something wrong?
Do you mind going on ahead? I just remembered I have something I need to take care of.



I'm sure he'll be right back. Let's wait for him inside.




Would you like to make a reservation?
Yes, please.
Please take your time.



You finished out there, Flynn?
Yeah. I just had to send a message out.
You feel like a completely different person without your armor.
Never thought I'd see you sporting easygoing clothes like that.
It would ruin the mood for the other customers if I wore my armor here.
Anyway, are the men and women taking turns going in again?
Aww, what?
Shut it!



Captain! Sorry we took so long!
What happened?! We were surprised to receive an urgent summo- huh?
You called them?



Captain, I'm not sure I fully comprehend your orders.
He said you're relieved of your knightly duties. Ya know, like time off.
Right.
So that's why you're not in uniform...
Aye, it's a good idea. Nothing does the body better than a nice long soak in a hot spring!



Lady Estellise?
Ladies first! Let's take a dip together!
No, I...
Oh? You're going to walk all over your dear captain's kind gesture?
Uh...
It's time we ladies lay ourselves bare!



I can't believe they dragged her off.
Looks like they're having fun.
How about we relax until the ladies are finished?




We have to talk to Flynn in the corner there to proceed.




Huh? Oh, yes. I'm interested in the rudimentary nature of the mechanism.
Why don't you give it a shot instead of just watching?
It's a tent. How did it fit inside such a small container?
A lottery gel, huh? This is pretty fun. You never know what you're going to get.
I'm only interested in how the blastia body functions.



Don't you think brothers would be more appropriate?


Next, we have to walk outside.

This scene is kinda confusing with just screenshots, imagine Raven trying to sneak off behind the building to spy on the girls.





Whooooaaahhh!



Captain Schwann.
Who's this Schwann? I'm Rav-



That's illegal.
...



It was my intuition as a knight.



...Geez, that old man...


...It's still kinda odd.

Anyway, back inside, the girls are done so we can go into the bath.




Hey, where were you guys? It's our turn! Come on, hurry!
All right.




So you know how kind-hearted Flynn really is.
Of course. It's one of the many reasons he's held in such high regard by his subordinates. He's not just a good knight, he's a good person.
Aye. That's what makes him a good boss. He's got a firm hand and a good heart!
Yes.
You think? He just looks soft to me. I'm not sure what to think of the Empire promoting someone so green to commandant.
That's pretty harsh, Rita.
You know nothing. If he wasn't the kind of person he is, you yourself would have suffered for it.
Huh? What do you mean?
It was Captain Flynn who respected your wish not to go to the Shaikos Ruins. Personally, I was of the opinion he should have ordered you to fulfil your duty as an Aspio researcher.
...Like I said, doesn't that make him soft?



The Flynn Brigade with Rita included... I'm interested!
It would have been so stifling, I would have just died!
Rita, I don't think those words are appropriate, regardless of how you feel.
It's all right. Rita trusts Flynn in her own way.
S-she better. Otherwise, uh, we'd have a problem...
Oh? Why's that?
...As I was saying! The Captain has acknowledged all of you as his companions, so don't you forget it!
Oh my...




Huh? Where is everyone? It's so white that I can't see.
Witcher, your glasses are fogged up.
Oh. Yeah. I'll go take them off.
Go straight, straight! You're going to hit the door!
Man, you're hopeless. Wait right there, we'll lead you in.



We already reserved the whole place. No one's there, so it doesn't really matter.
But...



What... What's wrong?
No one would be able to catch sight of someone spying over there.
What?! Flynn, you're into peeking too?!
We'll need to put up a warning outside of the women's bath. Otherwise--
Wait, did you just say "too"?
Y-yeah, I guess you'd be the last person to peep.
And who would be the first person?



Huh?
Be that as it may, Karol, you have to do the right thing.
You're just going to believe him?! But I didn't do anything!



Oh, Repede. Sorry, we're holding you up, aren't we? How about we get out now?






Right. Send my regards to the knights and Prince Ioder.
Yes.
Yes.
Oh, Captain Flynn. I managed to get some rare materials from that blastia body. You should be able to use this to fortify your armor. Please use them as you see fit.



Uh... Um...
What is it?
I appreciate what you did for us today... Thank you very much.
You two are always there to support the knights, come rain or shine. Consider this a recognition of service.
Nevertheless... Thank you very much.



Of course.
If he didn't, he couldn't rely on them to hold down the fort.
Sodia and Witcher always go above and beyond what's expected of them. That's why I want to work hard as well. To meet their expectations.
I agree with the catty lady. Flynn sounds like a great boss.
Yes.
I-I might agree with you, but just a little bit!
Uh, what are you ladies talking about?
Rita just said she'd be more than happy to accompany you the next time you'd ask.
Hey! I said no such thing!
...Right, thanks. I'm looking forward to it.
Well, if I have the time.
Huh? What are they talking about?
Don't be so tasteless, Captain Karol! Obviously, they were talking about a date.
What?!
No we weren't!



Yeah, yeah.
Why me...


Poor Karol, always the butt of the jokes...





The thing we got from Witcher is an attachment to add some spikes to the costumes. Would be nice if we didn't already have the perfect attachment in form of the Party Hat!


Leaving and returning a day later, we can get more scenes.




Why thank you.
I'm happy to hear our hard work paid off.
So anyway, I was wondering if you'd do just one more favor for us.
You want us to work for you again?



Me?
Yes. You were quite popular with the customers. After you left, we got a flood of questions asking where you had gone.
Wow! Nothing less from Judith!
I know I'd buy anythin' if it was sold by a sexy salesgirl like her!
Hey, don't waste our money like that!
So, you'd like Judith to be your salesgirl again?
Of course, in return, you're all free to use the hot springs as you please. Will you do us this one favor?
I don't mind. I had fun doing it the last time.
Thank you very much! Well then, come this way. We just got a new salesgirl yukata for you to try on!
I'll hop into the hot springs myself when I'm done, so go on in without me.
I think I'll wait for Judith to finish as well. Don't mind me. Go and enjoy yourselves.
You're so sweet.





Oh, Yuri! You're done?
Yeah. Is Judy still working?
Yes. The customers just keep streaming in.



How about these steamed buns? It's a 24 pack, so it's just right if you've got lots of people to give gifts to. Your change is 150 Gald. Thank you.
Ohh! That's one helluva mini-yukata she's got going on! Beautiful! It's just the right length to make ya think ya might catch a glimpse of somethin'! Really sparks the imagination!
Aye, even the waters of the hot springs here can't purify the old man's lecherous heart.
She looks pretty busy.
But it looks like she's still going out of her way to talk to every customer, and help them pick the perfect gift.
Judith's ability to pay attention to all the details is part of what makes her a wonderful person.
I can't figure it out. Who'd want to deal with all those people?



I'm all done.
Good work.
Wow, you're truly amazing. You sold more than what we sold yesterday in the blink of an eye! We're really no match for a poster girl like you!
Judy's popularity is through the roof!
Yes! You're our number one salesgirl in both sales and popularity!
Think I should aim to be number one next month, too?
You actually want to work here again?



Cute costume!


And a final one...



Oh, it's you guys...
What kind of greeting is that? Don't you know how to treat your customers?
I'm terribly sorry. It wasn't on purpose.
Is there some reason we shouldn't have come?
Well, you see, we're still cleaning the open-air baths, so you can't go in right now.
How long do you think it'll take?
Rest assured, we're cleaning with all our might! But as to how long it'll take...
Come to think of it, wasn't this the reason we couldn't go in the first time we came here?
That's too bad. I was looking forward to relaxing in the hot spring.
Yeah. The water here makes your skin so smooth. I was really looking forward to it.
Aye, our free pass is going to waste.
I'm sorry! But we really don't have enough hands right now.
Don't you worry about a thing! We'll wipe away all your problems!



What, you mean me?!
Who's on the side of justice, right there to smite evildoers? That's right, the boss of Brave Vesperia! Ya can't resist helpin' someone in need!
Don't drag me into this!
Last time we helped out, all you did was sit around in the bath. Go lend them a hand.
Really?! I didn't think I could ask you for help again so soon after last time. But, if you insist, we're happy to accept.
Huh? Wait!
I'll prepare a change of clothes for you in the dressing room. We're counting on you!
I never even said I'd do it!
That clerk acts pretty innocent for someone so harsh.
There's an old man in our midst who's no better. He was pretty happy pushing all that work on a child.




...Ouch.



Do your best!
I'm looking forward to it.
Hurry up already!
Damn, why is it always me?!



Finished, Karol? Wow, that's quite the look.
Well, what did you expect?! This is the only thing they had that wouldn't soak up the water!
I can see where they're comin' from, but I don't think that makes half naked with black tights okay...
The clerk must hate me. Last time, he gave me nothing but a towel, and now THIS.



You didn't notice?
Huh?
Oh, I see. You were just too short ta see it up there!
Then, these tights...
Perhaps it was something a guest accidentally left behind?
Don't worry about a thing, my boy. We'll keep this little event tucked away in our hearts.
Says the guy who's most likely to talk about it.
I would never! It's a promise between men!
*Sigh* I'm kinda worn out...
Then why not get in the bath and wash away your fatigue?
Yeah... You're right, that'll work!



All right!
Karol, wait...!



Aaaaaahh!
You pervert! Fire Ball!!
That outfit sure didn't do him any favors...




What would I even say to that?