[C2b] WHAT DO YOU CALL THIS PLACE? (PART ONE)

If Chris goes to Budehuc Castle before going to Iksay Village:

Chris asks Cecile where they are, thinking she'd taken a wrong turn while looking for Iksay Village. Cecile runs forward and weclomes Chris. She claims that Chris must have heard about their new business opportunities. She asks Chris if she's a Knight then recognizes her as Lady Chris of the Six Mighty Zexen Knights; the girl seems stunned. Chris agrees to her identitiy then asks a second time for the name of the place they're in. Cecile says to wait, nervously backing away. She says she'll call Thomas then runs off. Chris agrees with Cecile orders, but asks the name of the place a third time.

The scene jumps to Chris standing inside a room (which appears to be the one connected to Thomas's), looking around. Thomas, Cecile, and Sebastian are in a different room, worrying why the Commander of the Knights is there. They ask each other what they should do and how information about the "illegal" trading got out? Cecile claims the Knights must have found out, seeming rather impressed with the Knights. Thomas soothes the others; he says he'll explain their situation to Chris.

Chris looks around the simple room, and Thomas, Cecile, and Sebastian enter. Thomas say's "Welcome to Budehuc Castle." Chris, having finally found out the name of the place, says "So, this is Budehuc." She is rather surprised to find a Zexen town in the Grassland Territories. Thomas agrees, reluctantly while clears her throat. Thomas agrees again then explains that Budehuc is common land. Chris says she had never heard of that. Thomas gets nervous. Cecile starts encouraging him. In response to his guard, Thomas nods and explains about their needs and plans for survival. Chris asks how they are to survive. Thomas claims that they would allow businesses to lease the land. Thomas says she has to agree, surprising the others. Chris claims that she doesn't know about that... Thomas is very surprised. Chris verifies what she heard and Thomas confirms. Sebastian explains matters, saying they'll change their ways back and begs her not to tell the Council. Chris say that the Council has no business control out there. She claims that what they don't know won't hurt anything. She goes on to point out that the land is in the middle of Grassland. Finally, she ends by advising them not to stand out.

Thomas is surprised yet again. Chris says the Knights are not able to give approval for the scheme, but they can turn a blind eye. As the Council is making things difficult for Chris, she doesn't see why she should tell. Cecile thanks her enthusiastically. She introduces the staff and herself as the Commander of the Guard. She claims that as Chris protects Zexen, she will protect Budehuc. Chris nods and says it's a good castle, run down, but important. Thomas says they all have to try to make it better. Sebastian shows relief. Thomas thanks Chris and she says to protect Budehuc. Thomas agrees. Chris asks if she may visit again, claiming she's grown rather fond of the castle and the sound of the water. She offers to tell others about the business opportunities. Thomas says he would be honored by her visit. Cecile is quite pleased.

Scene ends with the opportunity to explore the castle or leave and recruit people.