One Year On (Colony 6 - Pod Depot)

Dunban: Has it really been an entire year since the Battle of Sword Valley?
Reyn: That was a rough time for us Homs. Lots of people died.
Dunban: Sometimes I think I’m cursed. It’s not right that I survived the battle when so many did not.
Reyn: [Don’t talk like that!] - You’ve gotta know how much Fiora worried when you left!
Dunban: You raise a valid point.
Reyn: She spent all her days wishing you’d come back safe. We used to hang out in the park. She’d just stare into the sky…
Dunban: Now that I didn’t know…
Reyn: [But I didn’t worry a bit!] –
Dunban: Really? You weren’t worried at all?
Reyn: Not really. ‘Cos somehow I knew you were gonna make it back OK.
Dunban: I always wonder where you get that confidence, Reyn.
Reyn: You were pretty banged up though. Anyone else wouldn’t have made it back. Maybe it’s just ‘cos Fiora wished so hard.
Dunban: Knowing Fiora, you might well be right!

Dunban: Has it really been an entire year since the Battle of Sword Valley?
Reyn: That was a rough time for us Homs. Lots of people died.
Dunban: Sometimes I think I’m cursed. It’s not right that I survived the battle when so many did not.
Reyn: [Don’t talk like that!] - You’ve gotta know how much Fiora worried when you left!
Dunban: You raise a valid point.
Reyn: She spent all her days wishing you’d come back safe. We used to hang out in the park. She’d just stare into the sky…
Dunban: Now that I didn’t know…
Reyn: [I was worried too.] + I spent the whole time hoping you’d get home ASAP.
Dunban: I… never would have imagined. I’m sorry I worried you.
Reyn: Easy! You’re freaking me out. People might think you actually like me.
Dunban: And we can’t have that, can we?
Reyn: I guess what we’re doing now makes up for all that though. You and me, shoulder to shoulder. I could get used to this.
Dunban: You’re stronger and fitter than a year ago. Almost a new person. But you’ve still got a long way to go. Don’t forget that.
Reyn: Well that lasted all of one minute. Thought you and me were bonding!

Dunban: Has it really been an entire year since the Battle of Sword Valley?
Reyn: That was a rough time for us Homs. Lots of people died.
Dunban: Sometimes I think I’m cursed. It’s not right that I survived the battle when so many did not.
Reyn: [Well, I was glad you came back.] + Fiora too. The smile on her face went from ear to ear.
Dunban: I remember.
Reyn: But it was a big shock seeing you carried in on a stretcher like that.
Dunban: I’d prefer it if you didn’t bring that up. I wasn’t exactly thrilled.
Reyn: [I can’t help it, Dunban.] –
Dunban: That’s fair enough I suppose. You can’t help that you saw me in such an embarrassing state.
Reyn: That’s not what I meant at all! I was jealous of you, man. I was so upset that I didn’t get to fight.
Dunban: What?
Reyn: I was a Defence Force soldier too. I had every right to join the battle.
Dunban: No one thinks any less of you, Reyn. You did your part. Protecting the people back home is something to be proud of.
Reyn: Yeah, yeah, I know. But I felt so… confused. Like, conflicted about staying back.
Dunban: This is the first I’ve heard of it.
Reyn: That’s ‘cos I’ve never told anyone before.
Dunban: Hah! Not like you to keep quiet about something.

Dunban: Has it really been an entire year since the Battle of Sword Valley?
Reyn: That was a rough time for us Homs. Lots of people died.
Dunban: Sometimes I think I’m cursed. It’s not right that I survived the battle when so many did not.
Reyn: [Well, I was glad you came back.] + Fiora too. The smile on her face went from ear to ear.
Dunban: I remember.
Reyn: But it was a big shock seeing you carried in on a stretcher like that.
Dunban: I’d prefer it if you didn’t bring that up. I wasn’t exactly thrilled.
Reyn: [I know how you feel.] + It wasn’t a good day for me either. I was so jealous of you! It burned me up!
Dunban: Jealous? Why? Did you want to fight at the Battle of Sword Valley?
Reyn: I was in the Defence Force too! I wanted to fight alongside you.
Dunban: You were young then, Reyn. Too young to go to war. But I would not say that anymore. You’ve changed a lot in a year. You’re stronger now. Mentally and physically.
Reyn: Haha! Watch yer back, Dunban! ‘Cos I’m gonna overtake you before you know it!
Dunban: When that day comes, I’ll be waiting, But know this… It’s going to be no walk in the park!
Reyn: Dunban, the Hero of the Homs, has laid down the gauntlet. It’s on!