Declining to Translate
“I am deeply grieved that we cannot assist you in your task of translation,†you demur, edging toward the door, “but I’m afraid we must be going!â€
Caroline leads the way once you have left the library, saying, “let us hope that Dame Harmony Sonata is more helpful!â€
You are about to express your own similar hope, or perhaps make some other banal comment, such as upon the space-weather, or the exploits of the local space-sports team, when suddenly the corridor is filled with mercenaries!
“Alas, we are too late!†Caroline cries!
But despite her despair, the Silver Marauder instantly throws herself into the fray, and you are proud to fight at her side, using your Boot Sway training and the Furious Newt stance to good effect! At least, you are proud right up to the moment when you both are slain, which happens fairly quickly.
O, if only you had been able to secure more assistance in your battle!
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