The White Heron Cup/Script

Event - White Heron Cup

Reception Hall Evening

(Noises can be heard in the reception hall as the camera focuses on Alois and the other two judges of the White Heron Cup.)
Alois: Ladies and gentleman! My sincerest apologies for the wait! Thank you for gathering here on the eve of the highly anticipated ball to bear witness to... The academy-wide dance competition! Welcome to the White Heron Cup!
(Sounds of cheers cover the area.)
Alois: The competition will be judged by...me! Your humble servant, Alois Rangeld! And also...
(The camera then focuses on the second judge.)
Alois: The acclaimed former songstress of the Mittelfrank Opera Company, Manuela Casagranda!
(The public cheer for Manuela.)
Manuela: Yes, yes, thank you. Oh, and it should go without saying, but I swear to show no bias to my own house. Got it? Good.
(The camera focuses at last on the third judge.)
Alois: Last but not least, the glamorous assassin who does all of her dancing in the dead of night... Shamir Nevrand!
(The public cheer for Shamir as she remains stoic.)
Shamir: Hmph.
Alois: The three of us swear on our honor to judge the following proceedings with utmost impartiality and fairness!
Alois: And with that, will the representatives of each house please make their way to the stage!

(One representative from the Black Eagle, Blue Lion and Golden Deer Houses take the stage.)

Alois: Contestants! Are you ready to dance? And is the band prepared to play?
Alois: Very well... BEGIN!

(Each representant of their respective houses dance gracefully up until the sound of the bell tells them to stop.)

Alois: TIME! That's all, folks!
Alois: Splendid! All three of you were fantastic! Now, let's hear what the judges have to say...

(Drumrolls are heard in the hall.)

Manuela: Oh my, let's see. I suppose I have no choice but to vote for...

If Manuela chooses the winning house Otherwise

Black Eagles Win Blue Lions Win Golden Deer Win

Manuela: The Black Eagle House.
(The camera then focuses on the house's contestant.)
Manuela: Your performance was...exhilarating. My heart is still beating a mile a minute.

Manuela: The Blue Lion House.
(The camera then focuses on the house's contestant.)
Manuela: Your performance was...exhilarating. My heart is still beating a mile a minute.

Manuela: The Golden Deer House.
(The camera then focuses on the house's contestant.)
Manuela: Your performance was...exhilarating. My heart is still beating a mile a minute.

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Black Eagles are Chosen Blue Lions are Chosen Golden Deer are Chosen

Manuela: The Black Eagle House.

Manuela: The Blue Lion House.

Manuela: The Golden Deer House.

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(The camera then focuses on the house's contestant.)

Potential Responses (Depend of the contestant's charm stat)

• Manuela: Your performance was...exhilarating. My heart is still beating a mile a minute.
• Manuela: Your performance was artistic. Beautiful even.
• Manuela: I must say I was surprised by your...inventive style.
• Manuela: Keep practicing and you could really shine out there.

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Shamir: I vote for...

Black Eagles are Chosen Blue Lions are Chosen Golden Deer are Chosen

Shamir: The Black Eagle House.

Shamir: The Blue Lion House.

Shamir: The Golden Deer House.

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(The camera then focuses on the house's contestant.)
Shamir: The way you carried yourself was striking.

Alois: Great feedback, both of you! Well then, let's see... Factoring in my own humble opinion... Yes! We have a winner!
(Drumrolls are heard as Alois prepares himself...)
Alois: And I will announce who it is...right now! Without any delay! The winner of this year's White Heron Cup is...

Black Eagles Win Blue Lions Win Golden Deer Win

Alois: The Black Eagle House!

Alois: The Blue Lion House!

Alois: The Golden Deer House!

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Potential winners

• Edelgard : Well, a victory is a victory.
• Dimitri : I won? There must be some mistake...
• Claude : Ah, what a burden to be great at everything.
• Hubert : I am not sure the judges are in their right minds...
• Ferdinand: Haha! As expected of someone as accomplished as myself.
• Linhardt: Oh? Well, just so long as nothing else is expected of me.
• Caspar: I won? I won! How did I win?!
• Bernadetta: Bernie? Are you sure? Heh...heh...
• Dorothea: I wonder if I can use this to bolster my singing career...
• Petra: Everywhere, dancing is dancing. This is the proof.
• Dedue : Is this a joke?
• Felix: Nonsense.
• Ashe: Are you sure this is OK?
• Sylvain: Heh heh heh! I knew I had it in me!
• Mercedes: Oh, really? How lovely!
• Annette: I did it! Go me!
• Ingrid: Oh. Um. Sorry. I really didn't see this coming.
• Lorenz: Haha! As expected!
• Raphael: Me? Uh...really?
• Ignatz: Can't say I had much confidence going in, but this is great!
• Lysithea: Yes, it was the logical choice. My dancing was superior.
• Marianne: Oh dear... This is a bit embarrassing.
• Hilda *: Perfect! Where's the prize? There is a prize, right?
• Leonie: I can dance? Huh!
• Flayn: Have I prevailed? Oh, most glorious! My practice was not in vain!
• Yuri: Heh, not surprised.
• Balthus: Heh, another win for the Twinkle-Toed King of Grappling!
• Constance: Ahaha! What other outcome could there have been?
• Hapi: Whoa. Didn't see that one coming.

Alois: Once more, please give a big round of applause for our talented participants!
(Cheers and claps light the hall as the scene fades to black).