(They are now walking outside, away from the city)

Lance: So Theo, now that we're combat buddies and all, I figure we should tell some more about ourselves. For instance, how old are you?

Theo: One-and-twenty. Yourself?

Lance: I'm seventeen, of course, I AM the main character, after all. Old enough to be somewhat responsible, yet young enough to be a little reckless.

Theo: ...As you say. We ought to encounter our first battle momentarily.

Lance: ...To be honest, I'm not sure I understand the battle mechanics of this game yet.

Theo: Indeed? What about the traditional tutorial battle?

Lance: A tutorial battle? Those things exist?

Theo: You haven't had the tutorial battle yet!?

Lance: Uh oh. Should I have not mentioned that?

Theo: Nevermind. It seems as though that moment has arrived.

(A wolf appears to the right)

Wolf: Sorry, was I late?