CHAPTER II: OVELIA CHASE

[The scene shifts to the rainy exterior of Orbonne Abbey, right after Ovelia Atkascha's abduction.]

GAFGARION: So, Ramza you know who kidnapped her?

RAMZA: .........

[Agrias emerges from the building. All turn to her.]

AGRIAS: He's taking Princess Ovelia with him. Can't be that far.

GAFGARION: Are you going after him?

AGRIAS: Of course! I couldn't face the royal family unless I do!

GAFGARION: We won't help you. It's not in the contract!

AGRIAS: We don't need help from one who's not even a knight! A knight must fix his won mistakes. This is one of our responsibilities as guards! Lavian, Alicia, let's go!

[Simon walks out of the building and turns to address Agrias.]

AGRIAS: Are you all right, Milord?

SIMON: The Princess...how is she?

[Agrias closes her eyes and shakes her head.]

AGRIAS: I'm very sorry. I swear I'll get her back!

[Simon draws close, shaking his head.]

SIMON: ....No. You'd be in danger...

AGRIAS: Don't worry. I swear on my knight's honor I'll save her!

[Ramza rushes over.]

RAMZA: I'll go, too! I won't be a burden!

GAFGARION: Are you crazy?! This's none of your business!

[Ramza turns to him.]

RAMZA: I have to know! I must see it with my own eyes!

GAFGARION: You mean, that boy you saw?

[Ramza drops his head.]

GAFGARION: You're stubborn as a mule. Don't cry to me for help if something happens!