-- RECAP --
While looking for a place to live, Anthony and Manfred encounter a drunk, who Anthony beats in combat. The next day, after a night in a hotel, the now-sober Thomas Miller offers them a place for them to stay. But as it turns out, they would need to fight in a tournament in a coliseum, which ended in a draw between the two men. After waking up in their new home, they are told by Tom about a man who might just give them the information they need, who might be located at a place called Greystone Park. They decide to take a break for now, and head there the next day.
-- RECAP END --
-- February 17th, 2000 - TIME: 11:25 --
Manfred: Hey Anthony, have you ever wondered what the future holds?
Anthony: It never really was on my mind, why do you ask?
Manfred: Well, back in the day I always pondered what would happen in the coming years. But things happened that I never expected. Things like the invention of the cell phone, for example. A lot can happen with time, even in a couple of years, don't you think?
Anthony: You're right on that one. Look how more modern this Nokia you gave me is compared to the StarTAC I had. So many improvements in just four years... It's crazy to think about.
Manfred: It sure is. Imagine how much phones will have changed in 10 years.
Anthony: Probably a lot, right? Technology does improve with time, after all. Anyways, what do you say we head to the park now? See what this guy's all about.
Manfred: Sounds good. I'll meet you there in a bit, I'm craving a good burger right now, and I heard there's a Highnoon Burgers a few minutes from here.
Anthony: I see. Meet you there, then.
-- Greystone Park - TIME: 11:40 --
Anthony: (I don't even know where this man could be, or even what he looks like.)
Man: Hey, who are you? Never seen you around here.
Anthony: I'm just enjoying my time at this park.
Anthony: (The hell is this? Can't this guy mind his own business?)
Man: That's a lie! You're one of those Red Sun members trying to mess with Will!
Anthony: (So that's his name...)
Anthony: I'm not a Red Sun member. I'm just trying to meet up with this "Will" guy.
Man: What, you think I'll believe that? You aren't going to get to Will, dammit!
The man lunges at Anthony, who grabs his arm to defend.
Man: Y-You...
Man: I'm gonna-
???: Enough, Ed.
Ed: But this guy-
???: I said, enough.
???: Pleased to meet you, Mr. Devain. My name is William Wilson, and the man who confronted you is my assistant, Ed. I've been expecting you.
Anthony: (Wilson? I feel like I've heard that name before...)
Anthony: It looks like you already know my name, William.
Will: Yes. I do have connections in this city, after all.
Will: (I know that face...)
Will: Why don't we talk for a bit, Devain? There's a bench right over there.
Ed: Will, you trust this guy?
Will: I do. He seems familiar, is all. He looks like a guy I could trust.
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Pride From Vain
ActionSometime after a horrible fall from grace, Anthony Devain, while trying to figure out the reason behind his friend's disappearance, ends up in the city of Harhalgh. He finds himself wrapped up in one of the city's greatest mysteries, and takes it up...
