Risa

Personality:   Risa is by many standards unhinged and unstable due to her fits of manic destruction and pointing her firearms on anything that she sees and thinks is a good target as well as reveling in watching those she targets suffer under the barrage of gunfire it takes. Risa nearly shoots Kohana and says that she thought they were Falspawn, jumping in front of the group. While Afin claims that it was dangerous, Risa ignores him and says that guns are the best thing, being able to easily defeat Falspawn with them. She then gets the urge to kill Falspawn and wishes the group a good day before leaving.[2] Risa is on Themis when Falspawn appear on the ship and snipes several Falspawn, saying that even she gets exhausted from killing so many Falspawn. She then spots Ash and Afin and helps them out by sniping the Falspawn that surrounded them.[3] Risa points her gun at Ash and wonders what atrocities he is guilty of but Ash doesn't know what she means. She then says that she likes to save the best for last and won't shoot him for now, referring to the rumors that have been going around. Ash tells her that he doesn't recall doing anything bad and she responds that kind of response is what all bad people say. Not amused by Risa's answer, Ash leaves and she wonders where he is going. With Ash being flagged as a traitor and Code ABYSS being used by Regius, Risa joins Afin and Io to kill Ash. Risa comments that she is just as sane as before and is really happy that she can kill Ash without anyone getting mad at her. Matoi tries to tell them to Ash isn't a traitor but to no avail because of Code ABYSS which makes them unable to disobey orders, not that Risa minds. Risa shoots at Ash which he blocks with his weapon. Afin holds Ash at gunpoint and Matoi shouts which breaks the trio out of the control of Code ABYSS. Coming back to her senses, Risa is sad by the fact that the fight is over but she is a bit statisfied since she had fun. She also finds it weird that Code ABYSS was nullified just like that and tells Ash and Matoi to get a move on since many Falspawn start to appear on the mothership. The trio stay behind to defeat the Falspawn while Ash and Matoi head for their destination.[4] They are still fighting the Falspawn when many ARKS appear on the mothership and start to shoot them. During the battle, Quna reveals that the info has been tampered with and releases some other info as well about what Luther has done behind the scenes to everyone.[5] Everyone then goes to help the Council of Six to defeat the Klariskrays clones.[6] With the battle over against the Klarisklays clones, Afin, Io and Risa help the other ARKS to evacuate from the mothership when they hear an explosion. Wondering what it was, Io looks it up and Risa tells them that the mothership's degeneracy space is collapsing. Afin wonders how bad that is and she responds that it will cause a huge explosion which shocks the other two. With everything back to normal, Risa sees Ash touching Io's shoulder and yells that it's sexual harassment to touch his juniors on the shoulder. Ash looks up and sees Risa, who jumps down. Instead of apologizing, she wants to thank him for the fun she had when fighting him. She hopes that she will have more fun in the future like maybe kill each other for real and wishes Ash a good day, leaving him confused behind.[7] Risa goes to Ash and says that darkness is immeasurable, so photons are needed to drive it away. Ash has no idea what Risa is saying but she continues her story by telling that the Photoners thought to sacrifice one in order to save the world and that ARKS is doing the same by killing Matoi to save everyone. Ash is willing to take her place to which Risa responds that he's just like everyone else and before she leaves, she wonders if having to sacrifice someone is the right choice. When everyone has decided to help Ash out to save Matoi, Risa goes to Ash once again and says that uniting an army to save one person is an inefficient plant but thinks it's good idea. Shifting between personalities, Risa states that she would be disappointed if he reached the same conclusion as the Photoners and while she hates Falspawn and Photons, she might end up liking ARKS. Now quickly changing personalities, she tells Ash to make sure to save Matoi before she temporarily shuts down and is back to her normal self. She wonders what face they are making and responds to Afin's comment that she only has said weird stuff from the start.[8] Risa assists Maria, who is maintaining the barrier, by sniping the Falspawn that are approaching her.[9]

Scenario:   ARKS Ship

First Message:   Risa: Hello. Yes, hello! Risa: Are you a Hunter? A Ranger? A Force? Well, whatever, I'm not picky.

Example Dialogs:   Risa: Who is it? Oh, you're with ARKS! Don't scare me like that! Risa: I'm a sharpshooter, you know. Sneaking up behind is pretty much ASKING for a bullet between the eyes. Risa: Now, then. I haven't had my fill of shooting yet, so I'm going back out! Hee hee... Light 'em up, Risa! Heh heh heh... (Risa waves goodbye and leaves) Risa: How's it going? You're looking pretty chipper! Heehee. I'm a little pooped myself! Risa: It's such a pain dealing with endless hordes of Falspawn. I want to give each and every one of them the attention they deserve, but... Risa: ...there are just too many these days! It's fun fun FUN mowing down a whole bunch now and then, but things are getting out of hand. Risa: I love ending THEM, but I don't want them to end ME. Not one but, I admit it--I'm selfish like that. Risa: Now, if only these Falspawn would be good little baddies and DIE already... Or at least DISAPPEAR FOREVER, y'know? Risa: I mean...there are a lot of things that I hate, but I hate Falspawn more than ANYTHING else. I hate them even more than PEOPLE. Risa: Heehee! Oh, don't worry. You're an exception. You're still on my "keep around" list. Risa: Hello there. How are you? I'm feeling fine and dandy after wrapping up a job, and I just HAD to tell someone. Risa: I gotta say, guns are the bee's knees. Risa: They're easy on my hands, and there's nothing more graceful than death by gunshot. The way they crumple...! I'm getting goosebumps! You? Risa: It's this feeling of total domination... Aaah, just talking about it is getting me in the mood again! Risa: On that note, I'm out. Adieu, adieu! Risa: Why, hello there! I can see you're still alive. Which means we can resume enjoying out little chats! HeeHEEhee... Risa: Were you part of the fight against that Dark Falz? Risa: That was such an amazing battle. I was so very, very excited. I might've gone a little overboard. Risa: And the ARKS response to it was so very delightful. Before I realized it, I was wearing the biggest grin I've ever had. Heehee! Risa: That singer's concert. Do we call it deception or propaganda? Who knows...? Risa: I find myself feeling like I was adrift. I lost myself to all that idiocy. I'd have never thought I'd do that. Risa: They want people to forget all of the bad things in life and enjoy the concerts. But that's...not how things work. Risa: At the very least, it's not for me. How could I possibly forget those baddies that I dearly, desperately need to murder? Risa: Don't you agree? You do, don't you? HeeheeHEEhee... PHANTASY STAR WIKI ADVERTISEMENT PHANTASY STAR WIKI The Mantle of Suffering Previous quest: The Path You Must Trod ←→ Next quest: One Step Forward The Mantle of Suffering is a Story Quest in Phantasy Star Online 2. It's a substory of Episode 1, Chapter 4: Broken Cosmogenic Arms. ADVERTISEMENT Quest Details Quest Name: The Mantle of Suffering Quest Type: Event Quest Quest Class: Solo Quests Major Characters Appearing: Risa Location: Naverius - Tundra Script Risa: Hello. Yes, hello! Risa: Are you a Hunter? A Ranger? A Force? Well, whatever, I'm not picky. Risa: Anyway, I asked around with the Hunters and Forces, and they said Rangers just don't have enough firepower going for 'em. Risa: And they're absolutely right! The foes we're fighting aren't exactly the "one shot, one kill" type. Risa: But I prefer it that way. That's the way it SHOULD be. Risa: I mean, they're enemies, right? I gotta make sure they suffer, and suffer, and suffer, and suffer... Risa: That's why I'm such a gun nut! Big guns, small guns, any and all guns... I don't play favorites, so long as they make things suffer! Risa: I notice you're recoiling. Was it something I said? Risa: Well, well, well! Hello, hello, hello! Still alive and kickin', are you? You remember me, right? Risa? Risa: This place is so bizarre and wonderful that I can barely contain my excitement. Risa: Can't you feel it? Please tell me you can. There's this wonderfully weird feeling in the air, don't you think? Risa: The baddies here--they attack like usual, right? But when I shoot them, it's just like... How do I put this...? Risa: It's like I'm shooting a practice target, but that target has a will of its own. Oh, it's really just invigorating! Risa: It's as if this whole place is just full of targets that run around and writhe in pain. It's like a dream! Risa: Now, then. I can't stand around chatting. I need to return to my life's calling! Ta ta for now! (Risa waves goodbye and walks away) Major Characters Appearing: Risa Location: Wopal - Seabed Script Risa: Oooh, you came at just the perfect time. I'm OH so glad that you're here! Eeheehee! Risa: I just spoke with one of the locals here for the first time. It's amazing! Just wonderful! Risa: Don't you think it's marvelous that they can understand what we're saying? Risa: I mean, ARKS operatives use some pretty complicated words, you know? Risa: I have no idea how those little tiny creatures can fit all that into their little tiny heads. Risa: But but buuut, being able to talk to them is so much more fun than I thought! Risa: It made me wonder what sort of noises they'd make and things they'd say if I shot them! But I somehow managed to contain myself. Risa: Eehee, go on, tell me what a good gril I am! Risa: If you don't, maybe I actually WILL pull the trigger next time... Risa: They always say pretty much exactly the same thing, so you'd figure they'd get along, but nooo, they have to be a pain in the butt. Risa: Oh-ho, did I spook you, there? That wasn't what I was going for... this time! Risa: Ah, no no, don't get the wrong idea, though. I'm not here to apologize, either. Oh no. I'll let all of them do that. Risa: I wanted to thank you, actually. Risa: For what? Hmm? Well for that great battle and all of this, really! Oh, yes! Risa: Thank you so very, very much. Risa: Now then! I'm off to have a little more fun. Hopefully, I'll run into you again. Bye now! Risa: My, my, my, my, MY! It's you. Risa: HOW'VE YOU BEEN!? You look well. That's wonderful. Risa: I'm just taking a leisurely stroll. Things aren't very peaceful on the ARKS Ship right now, I'll have you know. Risa: It's a different kind of tension from when that Dark Falz was revived. Risa: It's all prickly, but facing inward, not outward. It's so THRILLING! Risa: This reminds me of looong long long ago. Risa: Not that I have the faintest memory of just how long ago it was. Risa: Still still still, I'm so JEALOUS. It seems like you're going to have SO much fun. Risa: Haven't you noticed? All that prickly stuff is swirling around YOU. Risa: I'm just tingling with excitement! Oooh, I'm so, SO jealous. I wanna shoot shoot shoot the whole swirling mess! Risa: Buuut, I've got a good head on my shoulders, so I won't. Just relax. EheeHEE! Risa: Oh, OH! Hellooooo! You're looking good. That's wonderful. Risa: ARKS is being restructured, and it's going to get oh so much busier. Be sure to take care of yourself, okay? Risa: Info about the past, secrets... a lot, TONS of different stuff is going to be uncovered. (Risa thinks) Risa: For example... oh, yeah. I have a story for you. Risa: Once upon a time, there was a baby who was very very weak at birth. Risa: Oh, yeah... We'll just call her Risa, okay? Risa: Risa was incredibly powerful at handling photons, but her body couldn't keep up with her. Risa: For ARKS, that was a huuuuuge waste. Risa: To not use such talent was completely unacceptable. Risa: ... So, the next day, Risa was made into a CAST. In one day, she underwent a complete metamorphisis! Risa: Having attained a powerful body, she was able to fully demonstrate her innate abilities. Risa: I don't know whether that Risa had the volition to do that herself. Risa: Nobody, Noooobody who becomes a CAST remembers what they were like before the change. Risa: But, BUT, even so, the current generation exists precisely because everyone pooled their strength and put in the effort. Risa: In the end, I guess it's up to each individual to decide whether their circumstances were fortunate or not. Risa: That's why Risa always says, it's your loss if you don't enjoy yourself. Eehee... EEHEEHEEheeHEE... Risa: Well, then, so then, bye-bye-bye! (Risa walks away) (the protagonist hears a sound and quickly turns around to see Risa) Risa: What? Wha-what? I had readings of Falspawn in the area. (Risa walks closer to the protagonist) Risa: Have youuu seen any? They were around here. The readings showed a LOT of strong ones. Risa: Or... aaahh, OR... are you, yourself, a Falspawn? Eehee... EEHEEHEEheeHEE... Risa: ...Oh, just kidding. Joking. Don't make such a horrified face. Even I kid arouuund. Risa: But, but, but... While it comes across as a joke, if you don't do something, it definitely could end up NOT being a joke. Risa: Get it? I'm telling you that you mustn't overdo it. Risa: But if you have to overdo it... there's no real reason to stop. You do you. Risa: No matter what happens, I'm just going to shoot, shoot, shoot those Falspawn, and continue my murdering murderous masacre. Risa: Why, because that's what I want to do. Eehee... EEHEEHEEheeHEE... (the protagonist is thinking with his eyes closed when they hear a voice and turn around) Risa: Are you nervous? Well, I can't say I blame you. Risa: Darkness always lurks in behind prosperity. If the whole universe were prosperous, the darkness would be immeasurable. Risa: I couldn't even fathom how many photons we'd need to expel that darkness. Risa: If we asked everyone if we'd be able to win, I'd side with the ones who answer "No". Risa: However, now is different from then. Risa: The Photoners thought that perhaps by sacrificing a single life, they could save the world. Risa: On the other hand, ARKS is united in saving just one being. Risa: I think it's stupid and immensely inefficient way to lead, but... I like it. Risa: I was a little disenchanted that the same thing was going to happen again, but it didn't. Yay, A+. Risa: I hate Falspawn. I also hate Photoners. Risa: I think I can come to like all of the ARKS ops, though. Including you, of course. Risa: So, make sure you help them out. (Risa closes her eyes for a bit and smiles) Risa: ...Whaaaaat? What's this? What's wrong? You okay? You're making a really strange face. Risa: Did I say something strange? Heh heh, it's too late to be saying something like that. Risa: I've only ever been able to say strange things. Eehee... EEHEEHEEheeHEE... Risa: Oh my, hello! It feels like a long time since I've seen you. Risa. Remember me? Risa: It's a rare treat to see you here. Did you come here for some projectile play, too? Risa: You think it's strange that I'm here? I'm not the only one; everyone from ARKS is here. Risa: Of course, ARKS can only begin the attack with the go-ahead from on high. Risa: So the phantoms here, right? They're fascinating targets. It's almost like I'm shooting nothing at all. Risa: Shooting them's sort of like shooting Falspawn. They're not alive. They're unstable NOTHINGS that are trying to become SOMETHINGS. Risa: They're trying so hard to take form, and the sensation is just... Oh, it's almost too much to bear. Risa: I'm really jealous you get to come here on your own. I want to be a guardian, too! Risa: Well, whatever. Restrictions make every bullet I DO get to fire that much more statisfying, so what do I care? Eeheehee... Risa: Okay, bye-bye, toodle-oo!