SR Bradley (Start of the Hunt) “The Bandit Likes Rabbits” (South Ballad)

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CARD STORY

The Bandit Likes Rabbits

CHAPTER I

Bradley: (Ugh, I've been told to rest up, but I’m startin’ to collect dust here. When are we actually gonna leave?)

(The kids are playing over there, I’d better clean my rifle while I'm at it…)

???: Mister Bradley.

Bradley: Huh? Oh, it’s just the Southern lad. Dontcha dare tap my shoulder like we’re pals again... Uwah!?

Rutile: Ta-da! Let me present to you the bunny I befriended earlier!

Bradley: You punk… Turnin’ around to headbutt a rabbit, ya’ threw me off there.

Don’t creep on me like that though, can'tcha see I’m over my rifle, darm it? It’s hella dangerous.

Rutile: I-I didn’t realize... I'm sorry, I'll be careful next time.

I can’t help but introduce it to everyone, it’s just so cute.

Bradley: …

Rutile: Would you like to try to pat it, Mister Bradley?

...Ah!

(Distant rustle.)

I don’t understand, it suddenly ran away...

Bradley: ...Hey, let’s go after that rabbit.

Rutile: What?

CHAPTER II

Rutile: It’s a wild animal, maybe it simply wanted to go home.

Ah, can it be... That you wanted to pet the bunny as well, Mister Bradley?

Bradley: That ain’t it. It ran off to a cliff nearby.

Rutile: Eh!?

Bradley: Don’t just stand there, let’s go!

(A few moments later.)

Rutile: There he is! He’s about to fall off...

Bradley: < Adnopotensum >

Rutile: Wow, now it’s in your arms, Mister Bradley! I see, you used magic to catch it.

Bradley: And he’s hittin’ me back at that, that’s one gutsy rabbit. I don’t mind a lil’ guy who sticks to its guns.

Rutile: I’m so glad the bunny is safe and sound. Thank you for saving it, Mister Bradley.

I wish Mitile could have seen how cool you were just now.

Mister Bradley is not only strong, but also kind, good-looking and admirable!

Bradley: Haha, ya know yer stuff. M’alright, I’ll take it back home.

Rutile: Take it? Are you going to keep it at the Manor?

Bradley: Nope. Winter rabbits are finger-lickin’ good when roasted. I'll have it for dinner tonight.

Rutile: What...! Did you chase and save it just so you could eat it?

Bradley: Who d’ya think I am? I wasn’t gonna sit back and let rare meat slip right under my nose. Can’t wait for tonight.

Rutile: N-No will do...!

 

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EPISODE STORY

His Favorite Animal

Akira: I heard from Rutile that you saved a rabbit from falling off a cliff, is that true?

Bradley: Yeah, all of it. ...Ye better blink, you damn owl.

Akira: S-Sorry. Can’t say it wasn’t surprising...

Bradley: I actually wanted a bite out of it for dinner, but the Southern lad stopped me.

Akira: Even I would have done the same... And here I thought you had it in you to care for animals, Bradley.

Bradley: Yer makin’ me look sketchy there, I do like some of ‘em.

Akira: You do?

Bradley: Yeah, try to guess.

Akira: Let’s see... Pretty sure it has to be a strong and impressive one, so maybe a wolf?

Bradley: Not a bad take, it’s bigger and can fly though, and way more powerful. 

Akira: ...Oh, I know! It’s a dragon, isn’t it?

Bradley: Spot on, yer not too bad at this. I’d feel on top of the world with a dragon by my side.

They say that dragon meat is sweet and damn tasty. Guess I'll hafta try it one day to find out.

Akira: (You’re going to eat a dragon too!?)