Double Arts 10

My biggest gripe with DA is that in chapters like these where nothing happens, there's just BOATLOADS of pointless next. This "tiny" chapter took a whole 2+ hours just to type!! Seriously, PLEASE cut the bubbles in half, Komi-sensei!!! (not like he can read this, i suppose...)

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-Code 4003--
-Sister Elraine
-Please connect me to Sister Martha

CHAPTER 10 - "The Morning of Departure"
-...Code confirmed
-Please hold while I connect you
-okay
bold left: After managing to escape Zezu, the two return to town...
bold right corner - komi naoshi

-...Kiri hasn't said a word since then...

-But it's not surprising...after all that...
-Maybe he's acting strange to avoid further shock...
-That and...he might still hold himself responsible...

-Kiri-san....

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-K-Kiri-san!!! Are you all right!?
-Fuwa--??
-You fell asleep while you were standing!! Is something wrong??
-Uh...well...

-That guy really beat the stuffing out of me, i'm still aching all over
-That made me pretty beat...
-And don't forget that we helped transport all the Sisters too
-I kinda spaced out and drifted off to sleep...

-...so you're...normal after all...
-Wh-what??

-I thought you were still downtrodden...
-I was really worried, you know!

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-...Well, I'm still in shock..
-Just...it's not my nature to dwell on it forever

-There's plenty of other things we need to focus on, right?
-For the sake of all those who put their lives on the line for me
-I can't stay depressed

-Kiri-san

-I wholeheartedly agree with that line of thought!!
-UWAAAAH!
-SINCE WHEN WERE YOU LISTENING IN??

-I heard the report while you were en-route to the hospital
-First things first...good job on keeping yourselves safe
-Erm...would you mind not eavesdropping on people's conversations anymore??

-Well the situation has certainly gotten worse
-I never expected them to figure out about Kiri so soon...

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-The man you met, Lucci Zezu...
-He is indeed one of the 11 who call themselves Gazelle. I'm sure you already know this.
-To be honest, the fact that you encountered him directly and got away alive is nothing short of a miracle

-...Exactly how much does your organization know about the Gazelle?
-Please tell me everything you do!

-Of course, I intend to
-It's just that we don't really know that much ourselves
-After many sacrifices, all we've gained is but a handful of knowledge...

-More than once in the past,
-We've managed to capture a Gazelle assassin
-From them we learned about the 11 Gazelle

-But sadly, that was the only thing they knew
-All of them simply accepted the job for money, and were never told anything regarding the actual goals of the Gazelle
-All we learned was the number of leaders...and...

-The name of Lucci Zezu

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-The Gazelle hire assassins and give them their orders...
-And it seems that the majority are under him
-Out of the top 11, he's the only one whose name and face are known
---Actually, we only learned about his appearance recently--
-We were able to construct a portrait out of the features we gathered from the assassins

-...After an entire century, all the knowledge we have...
-...amounts to that
-...WHAT!?!
-A WHOLE 100 YEARS?!

-WHEN THE HECK DID THE GAZELLE START?!
-ISN'T HE A "FOUNDING MEMBER"?! YOU MEAN HE'S IN HIS 100'S?!
-...granted, I can understand why you're confused
-Just listen

-The Order of Sisters was established well over 200 years ago
-However, it was only at the start of this recent century that we've been able to make our place in society

-The Gazelles also began around that time
-And down to this day, their influence continues to grow
-We first learned of the name Lucci Zezu back then

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-We've hypothesized
-That the 11 called Gazelle are actually
-people who continue to succeed the names of their predecessors

-Clearly, the other 10 each have their own name as well
-Maybe the current Zezu acquired his position like so
-...if we're right, then this would explain why he's called a "founding member"
-...well, maybe

-So in the end, you guys still don't know what the Gazelle want
-That guy mentioned a "plan"...
-that "treating Troi causes us trouble"
-and something about killing sisters because they hinder that plan...

-But it really bothers me that he said anyone who is immune to Troi will be eliminated first
-And yet--
-He let me go!

-It seems like he knew all about my power...about Flare
-Does this mean there's another person out there who has this besides me?

-What bothers me is that
-in just one glance he knew Kiri-san isn't infected

-Only sisters should be able to tell that!
-...and yet he found out...

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-We can draw some conclusions based on this
-The Gazelle know something about Troi that neither we nor the Order do
-They can do things that only Sisters are supposed to be capable of
-And the know all about my power, which can suppress Troi
-...and that means...

-My "Flare"
-May very well have a direct link to Troi itself...

-Because he knew whatever it was...
-He let me go alive...

-Still,
-It's just a possibility...

-I'm sure if we go to your organization's headquarters, and they study me
-We'll discover whatever that is (if we're still in one piece)

-So Martha, we talked it over
-and finally decided it...
-decided what?

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-We're
-Leaving Turm

-...i see
-I agree with your decision

-We are no doubt marked by the Gazelle already
-If we stay here innocent people may get involved

-And I can't bear to have that happen to any of my important friends here

-...Very well, let's change your rendezvous point
-I believe this to be a wise choice

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-Don't worry about the sisters who were at the Church, we'll take care of them
-We'll decide on where you'll meet up with the Falzen as we go...
-Meanwhile, you two will head in our direction

-For starters, would you mind heading to "Deodorad"?
-There's something I'd like you to do
-"Deodorad"? One city over?

-A man named "Farran Denzel" should be living there
-I want you to go pay him a visit
boxes clockwise, beginning with upper left:
-St. Arles Church / Falzen Squad (enroute) / Deodorad / Turm
bubble: Maybe you can convince him to join you

-What kind of person is he?
-Hmmm...well, he is an outsider...
-But he's an acquaintance of mine, and there isn't really anyone else we can rely on

-on second thought, maybe he won't...
-He's a very silent and moody fellow, and isn't very fond of escort work
-When negotiating with him make sure to use my name and don't worry about the price
-But...yeah, maybe it's impossible
-...what the heck!!

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-Well, it's not like we have any other choice
-Let's go there

-We'd better start getting ready
-And actually, I have a friend in that city and I'm sure I can find her* right away (t/n - no gender given. this is a wild guess, since she's a sister, it's probably female)
-If we take the morning carriage, it's only a 4 to 5 hour trip

-Kiri-kun

-...please, stay alive...

-You bet!

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-Please accept my apologies!
-After giving you my guarantee that we'd stay safe,
-That's what happened...

-...but why are you apologizing for it?
-Elle-chan, you didn't do anything wrong
-We understand. You can stop bowing to us
-E-eh...but...

-How can you be okay with this?
-Don't you understand that today was really, truly dangerous?!
-We were close to losing our lives!
-I...if anything were to happen to Kiri, then I--

-Stop worrying!
-I'm not worried about this one bit!
-He's not the kind that will die on us!

-My son is far tougher than he looks!
-So you have no need for concern!
-In fact, I'm more worried about you, Elle-chan!
-u-huh?

-Kiri! You're a man, so you better protect her!
-Even if you get injured in the process!
-Is that something a mom should say!?

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-Yosh!! So now that that's settled, it's time for a farewell party!!
-We'll give this everything we got, and make you a delicious meal! Right Papa?
-C'mon, let's wash up!
-u-uh...h-hello???
-It was only for a short while, but we're gonna treat you to the works!

-...you really worry too much, you know that?
-eh??

-Or does that mean
-You'd prefer to have them screaming at you at the top of their lungs?

-...my folks are good at acting strong
-but believe me, they'd never never blame you for anything

-I guess

-you're right...

-Deep down,
-I already knew that...

13 FINALLY ONE LINE PAGE
-It was like...

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-...like nothing special had happened at all
-poing (sfx for her hair sticking up?)

-in the way
-you acted that night...

-Aah~
-What a clear sky

-...Is that all you want to take?
-Yeah, I like traveling light

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-Um...you do realize
-that this journey is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS?!
-...Yup, and that's why traveling light lets us run away easier!
-Your hair
-EH!!

-Ah, I was wondering...

-You're not going to invite Sui-san?
-I was sure you would at least talk to her...
no bubble right: Hm? A new bruise...?
-HUH? Yeah, right! She'll cause more trouble than it's worth!

-I mean, the thought did cross my mind but I dropped it
-I'd rather get out of here without saying a word to her...
-If I did, she'd definitely co--

-SUI!?!?
-WHY ARE YOU HERE?!!
-Don't ask me "WHY"!
-I thought I made myself clear!
-You were supposed to tell me when you were leaving!

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-I heard you ran into a real monster yesterday, hm?
-And he's still after you? So if I stick closeby...
-I'll get the chance to take him on...yes?

-So you want us to take you with us?
-THAT'S BACKWARDS!
-I'll ALLOW you to take me with you!

top 2 - I was planning on leaving this city to begin with
-And this is the perfect opportunity at last!
bottom 2 - Urm...I didn't want to get her involved, but
-She's certainly reliable, with her strength and all...
remaining lone bubble: Well, shall we do this?
box w/ arrow - nothing but canned cherries

-.......
-or maybe not...

-Kiri!!
-Do you have everyth--oh!

-Well if it isn't Sui-chan! Are you going to join them??
-Mornin', mom and pops! Yes, I am! Oh and sorry for last night, barging in during the middle of the night
-Thanks for filling me in!
-Great going, mom...!!

-Ah....

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-Mink...has bags under your eyes...
-She didn't get a wink of sleep...

-Oh and about the festival preparations, I'll fill the townspeople in
-Don't forget the souvenirs!!
-...Was this journey supposed to be dangerous or not?

-Kiri!!
-Do come back for the actual festival!

-It's your special day
-Don't forget!

-Sure!

boxes x2 -When I think of that day even now,
-I can still feel my heart rejoice
bubbles x3 -It looks like mom didn't get any sleep...
-Ah...I knew it!
-Weren't the lights on all night?

boxes x2 - Even though I knew that our journey would be a dangerous one,
-I could feel a bit of excitement
bubbles x2 - Kiri--you're too slow! Speed it up!
-Quit acting like a little kid!

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-And what happened after that...still makes me laugh...
-Kiri!! Elle-chan!!

-Dah--
-Buwha---!!!

Have a safe trip!
Don't cheat on each other!

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boxes x3
-I remember the strong emotion I had
-That no matter what lied ahead of us,
-I wanted to visit this place once again..

bold diagonal thingy:
Embracing those thoughts and wishes, our story moves on to the next chapter!

three no-bubblers:
sui: hahaha! Did you move up a base or two??
kiri: Is that what they were doing all night?!
elle: ...Mink-san...

CHAPTER 10/END
NEXT TIME: What do the three encounter as they enter the next city??