The Secrets of the Puppeteer

This cave has a high probability of housing the Black Wings. I'd better take a look.

This place is strange. The owner seems to have an odd preoccupation with dolls...

Maybe I'd better calibrate my scanners first...

How could Dargoth abandon me like that?! *Sniff-sniff*

Please stop crying. I need information.

You think you're so tough? How would YOU like it if you kept getting your butt kicked?! Everybody I ever meet is just another dumb thug!

I do not want to fight you any further. Tell me more about Gelimer.

How can I trust you?

I'll keep my promise.

You're lying, I don't trust your-your... spooky eyes!

Would it help if I ran a tear simulation?

You're a creep. DON'T CRY, I'll believe you... jeez...

Crying together is a good way to convince people to do things. Thank you for the observation. Now tell me what Gelimer ordered you to do.

H-He just told me to find a suspicious guy carrying a stretching sword... He told me to keep it a secret, even from Orchid. Wait! That's you!

Orchid, the head of the Black Wings?

Yeah, that's weird, isn't it? Gelimer must have some kinda crazy scheme if he wants to keep Orchid out of it... But I will not let him prevail! I am Francis, genius puppet shaman and Orchid fanboy!

If that's the case, you shouldn't have to follow Gelimer's order to capture me, right?

I, uh, suppose you have a point.

If Gelimer questions you, tell him I escaped after you defeated me in battle.

R-really? Okay, that doesn't sound too bad. Ahem, you better be thankful!

Of course.

Hmph. I don't know WHY Gelimer has a smart person like you in his sights, but I appreciate your understanding how amazing I am. Take this...

It's not because I like you. It's just that I enjoy when people respect me.