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“You don’t appear to have any affinity for magic or Arka at all, Nathan Drake. You’re just like Hitori,” she said. “But I suppose it makes sense - I was already a mage before I came to this world, so it might be why I still have my gifts. Are you sure you’re just a normal person?”
You nodded. You’re positive. Though, you noticed that when Lisa referred to you as ‘normal’, she sounded a bit self-deprecating. If magic is a good thing, why didn’t she look too happy talking about it? Is it better to be ‘normal’ than otherwise at all?
Hitori crossed her arms and grinned at you. “Look at that, Nate! We’re the same!”
“Not quite,” Lisa said firmly. “You know that, Hitori.”
“Well if he didn’t spawn in with divine gifts given by Arbiters like the other Otherworlders do, then he is indeed just like me,” she insisted. “Doesn’t make a difference that he isn’t a magician like you - and if that’s the case…”
Hitori is excited. “Nate, you might not have any magical talents now, but you can learn!”
“Alright, alright. That’s great and all,” you say nonchalantly, focusing on something more important. “But what about Eléonore? So everything she said isn’t true?”
“Forget about her,” Hitori said. “I say you get some rest, eat and drink well for now. And when you’re stronger…”
She got up and approached you with a determined look.
“We can help you learn magic. I could train you.”
She picked up your sword from the corner. “And then you may go find Eléonore, and kill her in a duel.”
“Hitori!” Lisa cried. “Nathan, you don’t have to do that. I know emotions are rife at this moment, but please consider; she’s just a foolish child.”
But what about your revenge?
“If you want, I’ll help you file a petition myself. We can report Eléonore to the police, in Navia, and bring her to justice.”
Suddenly Hitori got angry. “You’re an even bigger fool, Lisa, aren’t you?! The ‘police’ you’re talking about is controlled by the department of Water Witches! They’re even more corrupt than ghouls! You’ll only give Nate more trouble by telling him to report this matter to them!” She faced you. “Don’t do that. I’m telling you, you’ll be making a mistake. These people don’t give a shit.”
Lisa stammered, unable to say anything. She sank back in her seat, ashamed. Hitori moved towards the window, and looked away.
>REPORT. You decide to report the incident to the police in Navia city and try to file a petition against Eléonore in order to get the Fire Witch arrested.>DUEL. You tell them that you’ll challenge the Fire Witch to a duel the next time you see her.>SEEK. You decide to take matters into your own hands and try to find Eléonore again once you’ve recovered.>WAIT. For now, to calm them down, you say that you’ll think about it. You still need some time to process everything.>WRITE-IN. 