Mystery Babylon
JackMack for Kenzo (Voice Actor)
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Kenzo is a very skilled swordsman.
He was found as a homeless man in Tyre. He was a beggar. Arthur saw guards harassing him, until he saw Kenzo handily defeat them all. This impressed Arthur.
When Arthur ran into him again at the same spot, he thought Kenzo to be both brave and foolish. He returned to same spot where he killed three city guards.
Arthur pays him and asks him to join his guild. Kenzo agrees.
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Kenzo is also from Xie, like Nyreen. However, he's from Southern Xie, where a small nation once lived. Years ago, his nation was invaded by Xie and their land conquered.
As a result, he found passage to Aedland. Foreign dignitaries of Xie are often in Tyre, the capital of Aedland. He waited in the city for the foreign delegations from Xie to arrive and he'd assassinate them.
He's taken a vow of silence until he meets a certain man -- a general who was responsible for the attack on his village. He's kept his silence for years.
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For him, I really want an Uncle Iroh voice. From ATLA.
That's the perfect voice for Kenzo -- old, oriental and wise.
ARTHUR
Kenzo. I must speak with you.
KENZO
… *quizzical hmm?*
ARTHUR
You can drop the act.
ARTHUR
I know that you are capable of speech.
ARTHUR
It’s only us here. It’s imperative that we talk, from time to time.
KENZO
… *disgruntled hmm…*
Kenzo turns to the table and puts a scroll on the desk. He begins to write.
When finished, he turns to Arthur.
KENZO
I’m afraid that I cannot speak. Not yet.
KENZO
I have taken a vow of silence. That… is all I can say.
ARTHUR
A vow of silence… No matter, you may write, then.
ARTHUR
I simply wish to know if you’re content being in our service.
ARTHUR
It’s my duty to ensure that everyone in the guild is taken care of. Including you.
Kenzo writes again.
KENZO
You do not need to worry.
KENZO
I am fine with how things are.
ARTHUR
Is that all you have to say?
Kenzo writes again.
KENZO
Great men often worry.
KENZO
Entrusted with the lives of many, they worry for their safety.
KENZO
Greeted by tough decisions, they worry if they have chosen wisely.
KENZO
You, my friend, have the makings of a great man.
KENZO
Do not let your worry paralyze you.
ARTHUR
Huh… I had no idea you were such a poet.
Kenzo writes again.
KENZO
There is a great deal you do not know.
KENZO
Nor do you need to know. Not now.
KENZO
But know this: I am content.
KENZO
You may trust in this.
ARTHUR
Alright, then. I’m counting on you.
– END OF DIALOGUE –
To start the game, Kenzo poses as a mute.
Majority of his dialogue are sounds.
KENZO
… *chugging sounds of drinking*KENZO
… *hmph*
KENZO
… *sounds of chugging*
KENZO
… *sighs*
KENZO
… *hmmm* (Kenzo grunts in agreement)
KENZO
… *hmms in agreement*
Below, there are no lines for Kenzo -- it's merely how he's introduced in the game
ARTHUR
And this is…
ARTHUR
Kenzo… would you step forward, please?
KENZO
… *sighs*
Kenzo steps forward.
ARTHUR
*ahem* This is Kenzo.
ARTHUR
I… actually do not know much about him.
ARTHUR
I found him loitering in the streets of Tyre, sitting with a cup with a few coins.
ARTHUR
Not an uncommon sight. But, a few city guards came by to harass him as I was passing by.
ARTHUR
I watched as they beat him. Nearly drew my sword in his defense.
ARTHUR
But… he did not need my aid.
ARTHUR
I watched him stand as the guards mocked him.
ARTHUR
He placed his hand on the hilt of his strange blade.
ARTHUR
The rest was hard to see, as a large crowd obstructed my vision.
ARTHUR
As the crowd cleared, I saw three armored men lay defeated.
ARTHUR
Blood ran red in the street. One guard screamed aloud, his severed hand laid in front of him.
ARTHUR
Kenzo himself was nowhere to be found. The crowd was in an uproar and more guards came flooding in.
ARTHUR
A few days later, I passed that same street again.
ARTHUR
There he sat, unharmed with the same cup of coins before him.
ARTHUR
What sort of fool returns to the scene of a crime?
ARTHUR
But, I had to commend his bravery. Left to his own devices, I was certain that he’d die within the week.
ARTHUR
It was then I went up to him and dropped a sack of coin.
ARTHUR
Told him it was his, if he’d join us.
ARTHUR
He simply took a drink and nodded.
Kenzo takes a drink.
KENZO
… *chugging sounds of drinking*
ARTHUR
Yes… Much like that.
Kenzo steps back.
ARTHUR
All this to say, we’ve gained quite the ally. As luck would have it.
ZENOVIA
That is… quite the tale!
PENELOPE
Indeed! I’m unsure if I should be happy or afraid…
ARTHUR
Rest assured, he won’t harm any of you.
ARTHUR
Isn’t that right, Kenzo?
KENZO
… *hmmm* (Kenzo grunts in agreement)
JACQUES
… So you mean to tell me, you’ve recruited a homeless man?
ARTHUR
I vouch for him.
JACQUES
Unbelievable. Is he a mute?
KENZO
…
JACQUES
This is just perfect. Who knew you were such a good judge of character?
ZENOVIA
Yes, because you are such a shining example to strive for. Aren’t you?
JACQUES
Listen, that’s besides the point. This is –
ARTHUR
That’s enough! I’ve made my decision and that’s that.
ARTHUR
You’ll see the quality of my selection in time.
JACQUES
Somehow, I doubt that.
ARTHUR
*sigh* Look, it’s been a long journey. We’re done with introductions.
