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Side Story 2: Somewhere Far...

Having blown emeralds at some point, Ishmael and Kiya decide the best course of action was not to look for treasure, but to collect the bounty on Skien's Island.
Because the Seaskipper was overly reluctant to allow his ship to inch close, Ishmael had to set up her own boat.
A small one, which could only carry about three people. But Heathcliff had other duties to attend to.
Ishmael Nemract Soldier
We're setting sail now. You got the map?
Kiya Vengeful Soldier
I do. We're headed West.
So the two let the waves take them, towards a dangerous island. They know very well they could die if not careful.
As the ship sails through the vast ocean, Kiya looks out into the horizon, and remembers how he would sit by the ports with his friend.
His face scrunches, and Ishmael is quick to notice.
Ishmael Nemract Soldier
...You alright?
Kiya Vengeful Soldier
Mmm...Yeah. Sure.
Ishmael Nemract Soldier
I can see right through you. Talk to me.
What could he possibly say to her that won't sound worrying?
If he could, he'd cry it out. But the corruption feeds on vulnerability.
His biggest fear is letting it consume him.
Kiya Vengeful Soldier
I wonder how Heathcliff is doing.
Ishmael Nemract Soldier
Probably dealing with the multiple haunted manors out there. You know how he is.
Kiya Vengeful Soldier
We used to sit by the shore.
Kiya Vengeful Soldier
Playing in the sand...I guess.
Ishmael Nemract Soldier
...What exactly happened between you both that caused such a rift?
What indeed...
They were young and impressionable.
And the adults around failed them miserably.
Kiya doesn't remember the exact words that came out of his mouth that day, before the two of them were drafted as soldiers. But what he knew is that they hurt Heathcliff badly. And that Heathcliff, understandably, retaliated.
Kiya Vengeful Soldier
I lost my family.
Kiya Vengeful Soldier
He lost his.
Kiya Vengeful Soldier
...And it spiraled from there.
Ishmael Nemract Soldier
Hm.
Ishmael Nemract Soldier
Look, I may not have been in your lives when it happened...
Ishmael Nemract Soldier
But you honestly can't dwell on it forever.
Ishmael Nemract Soldier
You know that dying to Skien isn't your way to go out, so why are we doing this?
Kiya Vengeful Soldier
To find answers.
Ishmael Nemract Soldier
....That confident, huh.
Ishmael Nemract Soldier
Hah. I really can't leave you alone.
She couldn't help but smile just a bit. Yeah, of course he's confident. He's already been through so much.
A cure to remedy what rage is in his heart.
Kiya Vengeful Soldier
Also, the bounty said that if we bring enough of the footsoldier's heads we'll get a tip.
Ishmael Nemract Soldier
...Looks like we're going to be here for a while, then.
As the boat inches closer and closer to the island, Kiya sharpens his dagger and points it towards where the sun is beginning to set.
He's hoping it won't take too long.
And that whatever comes out of this battle is worth everything he stands for.