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Official Profile

Age	38
Height	187 cm
Race	Humans
Hobbies	Reading, tend his vegetable garden, playing with cats
Likes	Cats, vegetarianism, establishing his own rules
Dislikes	Orders, crowds, restrictions
Character Release アマルティアの山奥に住む魔導師。秩序の騎空団による整然とした統制に嫌気が差して山に籠っていた世捨て人。 師と尊ぶ猫達のように「自由に生きること」を標榜している。 そのため他者に命令されることを嫌い、己の信条にのみ従う。一方、他者に対しても自分の意見を押しつけることはせず、必要以上に干渉しようとはしない。 旅を続ける中、徐々に猫が増えていっている。特に子猫の「みぅちゃん」が加わったことにより、これまで以上に世話の手間が激増したが、彼にとまどいはない。子猫であろうとも「自由な精神を得るための師」として他の猫達と同様、敬い、尊敬の念を持って接している。 Character Release 猫を師として尊ぶ魔術師が、新たな師である黒猫フライハイトを迎え「ダーント＆フライハイト」として土属性SSレアキャラクターで参戦！ フライハイトは、ジョブ「メカニック」でいう「コンパニオン」のように、ダーントとは別に行動します！ Character Release フェイトエピソードでは、ハロウィンに猫も人も楽しめる催しとして猫殿への感謝祭を開くことを決めたダーント。 感謝祭の宣伝でダーントも猫たちも忙しくしている中、子猫たちが街へと出ていってしまいます。子猫たちを無事に探し出すことはできるのでしょうか。 猫同士の自由な会話も必見のフェイトエピソードをぜひお楽しみください！

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* This is an unofficial, amateur translation.

Age	38歳
Height	187cm
Race	ヒューマン
Hobbies	読書、家庭菜園、猫と戯れること
Likes	猫、菜食主義、己の定めたルール
Dislikes	命令、群れること、束縛されること
Character Release アマルティアの山奥に住む魔導師。秩序の騎空団による整然とした統制に嫌気が差して山に籠っていた世捨て人。 師と尊ぶ猫達のように「自由に生きること」を標榜している。 そのため他者に命令されることを嫌い、己の信条にのみ従う。一方、他者に対しても自分の意見を押しつけることはせず、必要以上に干渉しようとはしない。 旅を続ける中、徐々に猫が増えていっている。特に子猫の「みぅちゃん」が加わったことにより、これまで以上に世話の手間が激増したが、彼にとまどいはない。子猫であろうとも「自由な精神を得るための師」として他の猫達と同様、敬い、尊敬の念を持って接している。 Character Release 猫を師として尊ぶ魔術師が、新たな師である黒猫フライハイトを迎え「ダーント＆フライハイト」として土属性SSレアキャラクターで参戦！ フライハイトは、ジョブ「メカニック」でいう「コンパニオン」のように、ダーントとは別に行動します！ Character Release フェイトエピソードでは、ハロウィンに猫も人も楽しめる催しとして猫殿への感謝祭を開くことを決めたダーント。 感謝祭の宣伝でダーントも猫たちも忙しくしている中、子猫たちが街へと出ていってしまいます。子猫たちを無事に探し出すことはできるのでしょうか。 猫同士の自由な会話も必見のフェイトエピソードをぜひお楽しみください！

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Events

• The Many Lives of Cats

Special Cutscenes

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Happy Birthday Cutscenes
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1	✔	Happy birthday. Today is your birthday? Well then, you ought to come back to my room for a spell. Lord Rivera in particular would like to wish you a happy birthday. You wouldn't want to disappoint him, would you? And Lord Mukuta says he'll let you play with his paws. You've left quite an impression on those guys, you know.
2	✔	Your birthday has rolled around once again... Well then, let's head to my room at once. Lord Rivera and the others are waiting. Heh heh heh! You should be pleased! This year, Lord Vapaus has given you permission to play with his paw pads! As far as I know, Lord Vapaus has never let anyone touch his paw pads before... Congratulations. You have been rewarded for a full year of hard work!
3	✔	The time has come! It is your birthday and we shall celebrate! Please follow me to my quarters where Lord Rivera and the others await... Hm? Oh, my apologies. I suppose I was getting a little ahead of myself. I was surprised to learn this, you see. It would seem that for this year's birthday gift, you shall get to play with Lady Aselia's paw pads and tummy! It's wonderful! It truly is... We've been watching you this past year and your effort has not gone unnoticed. Please keep it up!
4	✔	Happy birthday. What do you say we head to my quarters? Hahaha, I'd like to ask for your careful attention. Lady Rivera and the others would like you to act as their pillow today. There's no need to be nervous. All that you need to do is lie on your side and delight in your time together. You'll be filled with true satisfaction, a feeling to reward all your efforts and dispel your frustrations. That's excellent, (Captain). May this serve to help you through the next year.
5	✔	Happy birthday. Once again, Lord Rivera and the others have prepared a gift for you. I pray that its contents do not shock you! Seeing the lengths you go to for every mission and how well you take care of all of us... The cats have decided to combine all their might into giving you a massive backrub. When I learned of their intent, I stood there dazed in utter shock. The mere thought of those soft and fluffy paw pads tending to your fatigued body must be so endearing. (Captain), please come to my room as soon as you've finished changing into appropriate attire!

Happy New Year Cutscenes
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1	✔	Happy New Year. Have you seen a... hand warmer? They're a mystical object from a distant country, I've heard. According to rumors, it warms up right in your palm with just a gentle squeeze. And in any weather! Heh... I'd love to lay eyes on one. That kind of magic is fascinating indeed.
2	✔	Happy New Year, (Captain). I've done it! I've obtained a heating pad! Its warmth will penetrate even the coldest of hearts... Heh! I can't wait to experience it! Hm? Why haven't I used it yet, you ask? Because Lord Rivera is curled up on it right now, of course! I wouldn't dream of letting my legs intrude on his space!
3	✔	Hm... Yet another challenge to overcome in my training... Oh, (Captain)! Happy New Year. May the upcoming year together be full of blessings. I know! Why don't you join us for a game? Lord Rivera and the others are playing Pin the Tail on the Donkey with me. But as you can see... (Captain) looks over to find Lord Rivera and the other cats rubbing against the drawing on the wall, occasionally pawing at the picture. How can one properly attach an appendage in such a state as this? Perhaps that answer is the key to discovering inner freedom! Without a doubt... I, Dante, shall show you how to master this metaphorical game!
4	✔	Dante is curled up on top of his bed. Oh, if it isn't (Captain). You have a puzzled expression on your face. Are you familiar with how cats sometimes curl up into balls? Lord Rivera and the others expertly make their bodies round and then sleep in that position. I'm attempting it myself now... It puts one's heart at ease and brings a feeling of peace quite unlike anything else. It seems that Lord Rivera and the others particularly enjoy curling up into balls when there's a heater around. Perfect timing. Would you like to try it out together, (Captain)?
5	✔	My goodness, what a divine sight I behold... Lady Aselia picked up a ball of yarn that rolled out of the basket and onto the ground. She now unwinds atop the bookshelf with the yarn on her forehead. The consummate juxtaposition of white and orange, the exquisite form of her slender waist and its ivory texture... Is indeed quite a sight for any feline-loving eyes! But why... Why does it tickle my fancy so? I must understand why! (Captain), won't you observe Lady Aselia by my side so that we can uncover this mystery together?

Valentine's Day Cutscenes
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1	✔	So Valentine's Day is here... Hm? You've brought chocolate? Indeed, I thank you for your kindness. However... I'm afraid this is bad for the health of Lord Rivera and the others. Which means I shall have to consume it alone... Oh, what shall I do? Is this conflict in my heart yet another trial I must overcome?
2	✔	Chocolate, you say? Hrm... It is that time of year again... The annual challenge... I'd like to give some to Lord Rivera and the others, but I cannot. It's bad for their health... But I cannot eat it by myself, either! Nonetheless, I must not let your kindness go to waste! What should I do? What in the skies should I do? Ngaaah!
3	✔	The time has come again... To face the trial known as chocolat, where the flavors of sweet gratitude and bitter conflict clash! Chocolate! Looking back, it has plagued me every year... To indulge in the snack all alone, as Lord Rivera and the others are unable to consume it. But I have finally found a solution! I won't shy away anymore. Bring the chocolate to me... What? Not chocolate, but a chocolate-flavored snack? Made of ingredients that even Lord Rivera and the others can partake? ... How liberating!
4	✔	Ooh! More chocolate-flavored snacks this year... I wouldn't expect any less from you, (Captain). Your fearless thinking has paved you a path through this trial by chocolate. I'll make it my duty to pass this on to Lord Rivera and the others. Hm? Me? Of course I'll have some. After Lord Rivera and the others are through, that is. I plan to savor them while reading. I really must thank you.
5	✔	Dante: You have treats for my feline friends this year as well, (Captain)? Words alone cannot express my gratitude. You're free to dine ahead of us, Lord Rivera. Rivera: Meow. Rivera dips his head into the bowl Dante places before him and begins chewing. Merow. Dante: My goodness! Lord Rivera is absolutely overcome with gratitude! His joy is my joy! Aaah, a truly mirthful day has come upon us! Thank you so, so, so very much, (Captain)!

White Day Cutscenes
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1	✔	Heheh... In return for your steadfast dedication, I have chosen a most appropriate gift. Hairballs. Bequeathed by Lord Rivera and company. Is it not a most exquisite honor? I once crafted a scarf from these. May you too find some use in them.
2	✔	Hehehe... You should be happy, (Captain). Lord Mukuta chose your gift this year. Now then, please accept this mouse as a reward for your hard work lately. Heh! Even I'm a little jealous. Honored, aren't you? You're free to use it however you like. I hope it helps you in your travels!
3	✔	Ha-ha... I've been waiting for you, (Captain). I have a gift for you again this year. But to think Lord Vapaus would be so generous... In anticipation of this day, he prepared an item that even I have not had the privilege of using. So please accept this cardboard box. The large hole on the side is a window that you are free to use. You must feel so honored! I know there is danger waiting on our journey ahead, but I know this box will help lift your spirits.
4	✔	Ah, it's you, (Captain). I have this year's gift for you here in my hands. Hmm... I'm actually a bit nervous. But in fact, the elegant Lady Aselia unfailingly gives this as a present every year. Please take this bag, and handle it with care. Inside is... Matatabby. Hah, it seems that even you, (Captain), are speechless before it. I suppose that should come as no surprise. This is the ultimate honor, isn't it? The path ahead of you is long. So when you're feeling down, don't hesitate to have a pinch of matatabby.
5	✔	(Captain), the lords and ladies have something for you this year as well. I have every faith that you'll love it. You're the only person to receive this gift other than me. It goes to show how much respect they have for you. Of course, it is no different for me. Ah, sorry. I don't mean to preface the act with such a long spiel. Without further ado, I present you with Lord Rivera's whiskers. As he has grown new ones, these old whiskers have fulfilled their role. Perhaps you will find a use for them.
Gift		Light Cookies

Trick or Treat Cutscenes
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1	✔	Today is Halloween? So that's why my friends are wearing costumes. But I live by my own rules. I have no interest in following everyone else. A wet blanket? No, I just do things my way, that's all!
2	✔	Dante: Ah, Halloween... Last year I was called a killjoy, but regardless, I feel no desire to wear a disguise. It goes against my code. Sorry, but let me live freely. Rivera: Meooow! Dante: What? I... I suppose that's true... I am indeed free to change the rules as I see fit... Very well, Lord Rivera! I shall don a disguise next year! One that embodies the very spirit of freedom!
3	✔	Agh... A costume... What do I do? I cannot figure this out on my own... But I promised Lord Rivera last year I'd stretch my creativity for a costume of true self expression! I need to think. Think! But one who is not free cannot fully unleash themselves... An evil spirit. Or an animal. Or a famous person. Or perhaps... Oh, it's no use! If only I could think of something you don't see every year...
4	✔	Dante: At last I've found it! A truly unconventional costume in which all of my abilities are manifest. Do I appear the same as normal? I suppose I do, and that's the very point. Costumes are meant to disguise one person as another. So the most real and innovative costume of all is surely one in which a person looks indistinguishable from his uncostumed state. This is the best answer that I've devised—a masterful and original costume unbound by vulgar custom. Rivera: Mrrrow. Dante: Hm? What's most important about the holiday is to enjoy oneself and amuse others? T-that may be true... I've been so focused on my costume that the festivities have all but escaped my mind! My efforts are still sorely lacking... Next year will be the one in which I show you a truly impressive costume!
5	✔	Dante: That's not it, (Captain)! I was most certainly prepared for today! But when I went to change, my costume was nowhere to be seen. I fail to see why anyone would want to upset my Halloween. Rivera: Meow. Dante: Ah! That's my costume... Where did you come upon that, Lord Rivera? Rivera: Merow. Dante: You hid it as a way of pranking me? A prank, you say? What a profound notion! So I see Halloween is about more than just costumes... I could not foresee such freedom present on this day. I have much to learn.

Happy Holidays Cutscenes
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1	✔	What is the meaning of this! What kind of person would do such a thing? We prepared a holiday feast for Lord Rivera and the others, but it's all been eaten! We must apprehend the monster responsible! Ah... Pardon me, Lord Rivera, but you have a little cream on your mouth. Let me get that for you.
2	✔	Nrgh... What an outrage! What a folly! Last year, someone ate the feast I prepared for Lord Rivera... And I've been foiled this year as well! The gifts have all been stolen! (Captain), we must apprehend the culprit! Hm? Lord Rivera? What's that cushion in your mouth? Oh my! You retrieved it from the thief already? You work quickly! I should take notes!
3	✔	(Captain)... What should I do? A few moments ago, one of the younger members of our crew gave me a special homemade cake... But I cannot eat it! How could I possibly devour a cake shaped exactly like Lord Rivera's exquisite face? But I can't allow my fellow crew member's efforts and good intentions go to waste! I couldn't bear seeing a frown on that precious face! What must I do to pass this torturous trial? Aghhh!
4	✔	Agh! How terrible! I went to decorate the tree to make the younger crew members happy... But look under the tree. Someone's pulled down all my ornaments! (Captain), help me search for the parties responsible! I'm sure that they're somewhere around here... The scent of tree is coming from... If it isn't Lord Rivera and the others! I can't believe... They're volunteering to serve as replacement ornaments? Aah, how merciful they are!
5	✔	Okay, every window is shut. I also made sure to patrol the perimeter of the room as an additional safety measure. That should just about do it. Now the youngsters in the crew can be assured of a safe holiday. Hm? Lord Rivera? Why do you seat yourself before the fireplace? You're watching guard to make sure no intruders come in from the chimney? How gracious you are, Lord Rivera! Ah, your foresight never fails to impress! Hm? You wish to take your rest now? Worry not, for I will be here to stand guard in your place. Please enjoy your nap.

Fate Episodes

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Getting Ready for Halloween

Rivera inspires Dante to put on a festival where people can appreciate cats for Halloween. As the day approaches, the cats note Dante's enthusiasm and peculiar getup. Freiheit shows up looking for his children, warming the hearts of his fellow felines.

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As Halloween approaches, the crew of the Grandcypher prepares for the festivities.

Rivera: Meow.

Dante: Ah, Lord Rivera. I was just about to call on you.

Rivera: Meooow.

Dante: Indeed, I was able to think of a project to undertake for Halloween, all thanks to your advice.

Dante: Hmm... What in the skies should I do for Halloween?

Dante: I decided to participate in the festivities this year, but I have squandered many a day pondering my precise course of action...

Rivera crawls into Dante's lap and begins grooming himself.

Rivera: ...

Dante: Oh? Did I wake you, Lord Rivera? You have my deepest apologies.

Rivera: Merow.

Dante: What! The most important aspect of a celebration is to enjoy oneself... while simultaneously creating a pleasurable experience for others?

Rivera: Merow...

Dante: Oh? And it would be most preferable if you and the other cats were present?

Dante: Yes, I understand. Let us conceive an event that can be enjoyed by cats and people alike!

Dante: I've decided to hold a festival that we can enjoy together. It will serve as an opportunity for you to be shown the gratitude you have earned.

Dante: I was hoping that you and the others would—

Dante: Ah, Lord Mukuta and Lady Aselia.

Dante: Lady Afaka, Lord Vapaus, and Lady Mewmew as well!

Dante: I'm honored that you would all go out of your way to spare me the effort of gathering you.

Vapaus: Meow...

Dante: Yes indeed. I was hoping to ask if you would attend the festival that I've planned for Halloween.

Aselia: Ryeow.

Dante: Oh no, I would never ask you to do something so taxing. It would involve you taking the stage, but nothing more.

Dante: Once the event begins, I would only ask that you be your esteemed selves.

Dante: Just by doing that, you will provide guidance to those of us who still lack your understanding of freedom.

Dante: Needless to say, you will be compensated for your trouble.

Afaka: Meyaow.

Mewmew: Mew, mew!

Dante: Haha, I'm glad to hear that you look forward to it.

Dante: Halloween is yet some days away, so I will be sure to have everything prepared perfectly.

Mukuta: Myeow.

Dante: Oh? You're curious about my attire?

Dante: Since we'll be conducting a festival in your honor, I thought to bring my appearance as close to yours as I could.

Dante: As this is a rare occasion, it seemed like a good idea to do something special.

Rivera: Meow.

Dante: Quite right. As they say, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

With that, Dante bows deeply to the cats.

Dante: Now then, my mentors, I must take my leave to begin the preparations.

Dante: I thank you again for gracing me with your presence.

Dante walks away, leaving only the cats on the deck.

Rivera: Hm, a festival, huh?

Afaka: I wonder what that compensation will be? I hope it's nice.

Mukuta: Never mind the festival, though I'm sure that will be entertaining too.

Mukuta: More importantly, that was quite the getup that Dante's walking around in.

Aselia: He seemed to like it though.

Afaka: He had paint all over his face!

Mukuta: I think that was supposed to make it look like one of ours.

Afaka: I think growing fur would have been a better idea.

Afaka: After all, all of us have different faces, don't we?

Afaka: Fur is much more important.

Vapaus: I thought it made him look even more stuffy than usual!

Vapaus: That hat more than anything else really.

Mukuta: I think it's called a "top hat."

Mewmew: I don't like it!

Mewmew: I can't climb on his head!

Rivera: I believe that the top hat is generally considered to be a gentleman's attire.

Rivera: Therefore, Dante's likely wearing one to show respect for us.

Vapaus: Huh... I see.

Mewmew: I don't care about gentlemen! Dante's head is for me to climb on!

Aselia: Oh, but didn't that fluffy stuff by his collar seem nice too?

Aselia: I bet it would be quite pleasant to curl up in there.

Afaka: Agreed! It seemed so fluffy and soft!

Mewmew: Fluffy?

Aselia: Yes, I'm sure of it. Why don't you try climbing up there next time?

Mewmew: Okay! I'll climb on Dante's fluff!

Mukuta: For goodness' sake... I sure hope nobody's tired of doting on Mew, cause she sure isn't tired of it yet.

Freiheit: Damn! Where in the skies are they?

Vapaus: What's up Freiheit!

Vapaus: Hey, have you seen Dante's new getup yet?

Freiheit: Dante?

Freiheit: Oh yeah. I know he's doing something, but I haven't seen him yet.

Freiheit: I've got more important things to worry about right now.

Freiheit: Have you guys seen them? Have they been here at some point?

Afaka: What are you talking about? Are you playing hide and seek?

Freiheit: No, I'm...

Freiheit: I'm looking for my runts! Have you seen them?

Mukuta: Oh, your kids.

Aselia: I haven't seen them, so I don't think they're up here.

Freiheit: I see... Sorry to bother you.

Freiheit: For goodness' sake... I take my eyes off the brats for one second...

Vapaus: There he goes.

Aselia: He seems pretty busy.

Mukuta: You know, seeing Freiheit being driven up the wall by the difficulty of child-rearing is...

Vapaus: Kind of funny!

Afaka: He's such a good dad.

Aselia: I agree. He always seems harried, but I think he enjoys it too.

Rivera: Indeed. That is the form of happiness that he reached after many tribulations.

The cats find their hearts warmed by Freiheit's new lifestyle as they watch him dash around in search of his kids.

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What is Happiness?

The cats explore Verona in hopes of getting the local felines to take part in Dante's event, but are puzzled to find no cats roaming Verona's streets. At the same time, Dante becomes acquainted with one of the administrators of a cat adoption fair while passing out fliers for the festival. After the cats return to the ship, Freiheit rushes up to them in a panic.

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A couple of hours have passed since Dante told the cats about his plans.

Vapaus: Wow, this place sure is bustling!

Rivera: It looks like this "fan festival" that Dante got the ball rolling on has people excited.

Mukuta: Yeah, those non-felines seem to really love partying.

The cats are taking a walk through Verona as its residents scurry about preparing for Halloween.

Aselia: That said...

Aselia: It really is only non-felines. I haven't seen any cats at all.

Mukuta: Yeah... We came all this way, but there's nobody to invite.

The group had hoped to enlist the cats of Verona into participating in Dante's event.

Aselia: I was sure that we'd find someone willing to participate in this stage business with us, but...

Afaka: And it's such a nice day too... Where are all the nappers?

Mewmew: Maybe they have a special secret napping spot!

Afaka: Secret, huh? I guess it can't be helped then.

Rivera: ...
Well, let's look around a bit longer.

Vapaus: Okay, but I'm not going anywhere near the fountain!

Mukuta: I'm pretty sure you can't drown in a fountain.

Vapaus: Tell that to someone who cares! Water is—

Dante: Lords and ladies!

Upon seeing the cats, Dante pushes his way through the crowd to reach them.

Dante: What a delight to meet you all here. Are you on a walk?

Vapaus: Meow!

Aselia: Ryeow.

Dante: You don't say! I'm honored that you would do something like that for the fan festival.

Learning of the cats' enthusiasm, Dante is overcome with emotion.

Dante: I truly am honored, but are you sure it's not a bother? I wouldn't want you all to push yourselves.

Rivera: Meow...

Dante: I see... Yes, you are indeed right.

Dante: If you all have decided in your hearts to do this, than that, too, is freedom.

Dante: You have enlightened me once again.

Rivera: Meooow.

Dante: Indeed, I will return to my own efforts. As I have decided to in my heart—

Mewmew: Mew!

Dante: Ah, Lady Mewmew. Are you perhaps requesting cuddles?

Noticing Mewmew rubbing up against his ankles, Dante gently picks her up.

Mewmew: Mew, mew!

Dante: Oh? Are you interested in that spot?

Mewmew: Mew...

Mewmew buries herself in the fluff around Dante's collar.

Mewmew: Mew!

Dante: Very well then. I will appreciate your company, Lady Mewmew.

Rivera: Meow.

Dante: With that, I must excuse myself, lords and ladies. Please do take care.

Dante: Right then... Lady Mewmew.

Mewmew: Mew.

Dante: My plans for today were to pass out these fliers for the festival.

Dante: The town is already quite excited for Halloween, so there may not be much point to further advertising.

Dante: But I still want to do whatever I can to bring people in to receive your wisdom.

Mewmew: Mew, mew!

Dante: Indeed, thank you for you patience.

Dante begins passing out fliers to pedestrians.

Dante: Please come to the Juliet Cat Festa.

Dante: We'll be running a fan festival along with cats.

Man: Pardon me, might I have one of those?

Dante turns to the source of the voice to see an amicable-looking man.

Dante: But of course. Here you are.

Man: Thank you.

The man quickly looks over the flier.

Man: A festival to express our gratitude for cats... How wonderful.

Dante: We'll be holding it in the Rose Theater on Halloween.

Man: I wouldn't miss it for the world. Thank you for letting me know.

The man then turns his attention to Mewmew, who is still perched on Dante's shoulder.

Man: What a cute little kitten you have there.

He smiles at Mewmew, but she turns her nose up at him and buries herself in Dante's collar.

Mewmew: ...
Mew!

Dante: It would seem Lady Mewmew is a little sleepy. How free she is.

Man: Haha, cats are like that sometimes. Personally, I find it makes them all the more endearing.

Man: I take it that you're a cat-lover as well?

Dante: I revere them from the bottom of my heart.

Man: You revere them? What an interesting fellow.

Man: Ah, I know. Are you aware that there's an adoption fair for cats going on right now?

Dante: An adoption fair?

Man: It's just what it sounds like. We take cats off the streets and hold a fair to look for people who can give them good homes.

Man: Some are sick or injured when we pick them up, but we nurse them back to full health before putting them up for adoption.

Man: Once they check out, we find an owner for them who's a good fit for their personalities and needs.

Dante: Hm... I've never heard of such an endeavor before.

Man: I'm actually one of the fair's administrators.

Fair Administrator: If you're interested, please come and take a look.

The man bows his head with a smile and leaves.

After parting with the administrator, Dante brings the sleepy kitten riding on his shoulder back to the Grandcypher.

Dante: We've reached my room, Lady Mewmew. I will lower you to the ground now.

Mewmew: Mew!

Dante: Oh? Have you conquered your sleepiness?

Mewmew: Mew, mew!

Dante: Hm, I see. Then I will prepare your meal.

Rivera: Mrow.

Dante: Ah, my lords and ladies, you've returned.

Vapaus: Meow.

Dante: Yes, of course. I will return with all of your meals.

Dante: Please give me some time to prepare them.

Once Dante leaves the room, the cats all begin lounging about in their favorite spots.

Vapaus: I'm famished after all that walking. I bet I can eat a whole lot today!

Rivera: Right... But in any case, we never did find any other cats.

Aselia: We sure didn't...

Mukuta: Did you see any while you were with Dante, Mew?

Mewmew: I didn't see any cats. I did see a lot of not-cats though!

Mukuta: I see... You didn't do any better than us then.

Vapaus: Maybe all the cats in this town are the indoors type?

Afaka: It sure is nice to sleep by a nice, sunny windowsill after all!

Vapaus: I like being inside sometimes too. Like when it rains for instance!

Rivera: Indeed. Different cats all have their own preferences.

Mukuta: Do you think that they were all hiding because there were a bunch of outsider cats wandering around?

Aselia: I hope not—I'd feel guilty if we were making them uncomfortable.

Mukuta: Either way, it doesn't look like we'll be able to enlist them for the festival.

Vapaus: Well, that's not the end of the world, is it? We can just do it ourselves.

Rivera: ...
That's true enough. Dante wouldn't want us to push them to participate anyway.

Afaka: Hey, hey! Do you think we'll be—

Freiheit: Guys!

What is Happiness?: Scene 2

Freiheit breathlessly explains that he can't find his kids anywhere on the ship. A short time later, Dante hears about the situation and makes his way to the cat adoption fair. He finds a young girl looking forward to having a cat, a high-class woman, and the fair administrator he had met earlier.

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Afaka: Whoa, you surprised me!

Freiheit: Haa, haa...

The cats are startled by Freiheit's sudden entrance and frantic demeanor.

Rivera: What has you so troubled?

Aselia: Wait, have you still not found your kids?

Freiheit: No, I haven't. The wife and I have searched every corner of this ship and they still haven't turned up.

Freiheit: The only thing that I can think of is that they went into town!

Freiheit: And after I warned them so many times to stay on the ship!

Vapaus: Oh dear... Well, I can understand being interested in everything you see at that age, but...

Mukuta: It's probably not good for them to be out there on their own.

Freiheit: Yeah, who knows what they'll run into!

Freiheit: So please, help me find them!

Freiheit: I hate to bother you all with our problems, but...

Aselia: It's not a bother at all. Of course we'll help.

Rivera: We should hurry. Let's get going.

Freiheit: Thanks! I really owe you guys one!

Mukuta: Should we tell Dante? I'm sure he'd help us.

Freiheit: No, we'd best not. He's already busy enough with the festival as it is.

Vapaus: That's true. He was outside all day and only just got back to the ship, so I bet he's famished too.

Rivera: Indeed... But I suppose we should leave someone to let him know once he gets back.

After a quick bit of deliberation, the cats decide to leave Afaka behind.

Mukuta: We're trusting you, Afaka.

Afaka: Leave it to me. I'll let him know as soon as he's back.

Aselia: Right then, let's hurry!

Some time after the rest of the cats leave...

Dante: Thank you for waiting, everyone. Your meals are...

Dante: Oh? Everyone but Afaka has left? Where...

Afaka: Meyaow.

Dante: Yes, indeed, they were all very hungry, especially Lord Vapaus.

Afaka: Meyaow...

Dante: Oh? Then Lord Freiheit joined you?

Afaka: Meyaown.

Dante: And he appeared to be concerned about something... I see.

Afaka: Meyaoown.

Dante: What? Lord Freiheit's children are gone?

Dante: That is an emergency indeed!

Afaka: Meyaown.

Dante: So everyone has gone off to look for them. Understood.

Dante: I too must make haste to take part in the search!

Dante heads back into town with Afaka.

Dante: Hm...

He stands deep in thought as he looks across the still-bustling town.

Dante: ...
I think I have an idea of where they might be.

Dante: This may be dangerous, so I would appreciate it if you would make your way back to the others, Lady Afaka.

Afaka: Meyaoown.

Dante: Indeed. We must find Lord Freiheit's children without fail.

Dante: I see, I see...

After parting with Afaka, Dante makes his way to the cat adoption fair.

Dante: This is quite the event.

The fair is filled with the excited chatter of couples and families looking at different cats as staff members answer their questions.

Dante: Hmm... Though I would say that the true essence of cathood is the freedom to determine one's own lifestyle...

Dante: It cannot be denied that some require protection. I should not dismiss the value of this endeavor out of hand.

Dante: Though it does concern me that they've elected to put all of these cats in cages...

Young Girl: Hey Mister.

Dante: Hm?

Feeling a tug at his sleeve, Dante turns around to find a young girl looking up at him.

Young Girl: Are you dressed up like a cat?

Dante: Ah, you can tell? I've prepared this outfit for Halloween.

Young Girl: You must really like cats.

Young Girl: I like cats too. My mom and dad brought me here today.

Young Girl: I hope there's a cat here who will be my friend.

Dante: Cats are excellent teachers. Should you befriend one, you will no doubt find much to learn from them.

As Dante talks to the young girl, he spots someone he recognizes out of the corner of his eye.

Fair Administrator: ...

Dante: That's...

Young Girl: What's wrong, Mister?

Dante: Though it saddens me to cut our conversation short, I have a task I must attend to with haste.

Young Girl: Haste?

Dante: Yes, haste. I pray that you will meet a good friend today.

High-Class Woman: ...

Fair Administrator: ...

As he makes his way through the crowd, Dante sees the man he has business with approach a woman who had only just arrived.

He then watches as the two of enter the back rooms.

Dante: I must go after him!

What is Happiness?: Scene 3

The fair administrator offers two kittens to the high-class woman, but Dante recognizes them as Freiheit's children. He asserts that their freedom must be respected, but the administrator retorts that cats must be provided safety and happiness. Suddenly, Freiheit himself arrives and rescues his children. Having watched those events play out, the woman declares that she'll respect the cats' own decisions and promises to come see Dante's festival.

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Dante follows the pair past a sign that says "Staff Only" to a small room.

High-Class Woman: There's no need to go to the trouble of giving me special treatment, you know?

Fair Administrator: It's no trouble at all. There's hardly any call to vet you and go through the whole spiel again.

High-Class Woman: If you say so.

Dante hides behind the doorframe and peeks into the room.

Dante: (Could that woman be a local dignitary of some sort?)

Fair Administrator: We're already fully aware that you can provide a suitable environment to any cat.

Fair Administrator: Did you have any specific qualities you were looking for? If so, I can go and find some potential adoptees that fit.

High-Class Woman: Hm... What's special about the cats in this room?

In the room are several cages containing cats that don't seem any different from the ones on display in the main hall.

Fair Administrator: They're simply waiting for their turn to be put out in the hall.

Fair Administrator: Actually, some of them we took off of the streets only recently...

Dante: (Confound it, I can't see behind him...)

Fair Administrator: Would you perhaps be interested in these kittens?

Fair Administrator: Though every cat is different, many are best able to adapt to a new feline in their household if it's a kitten being added.

High-Class Woman: My, how cute. There's two of them I see. Are they perhaps siblings?

Dante: (Those two are...)

Dante leans into the room as he squints at the cage.

Dante: They really are Lord Freiheit's—

Security Guard: Hey you!

Dante: ...!

Security Guard: The back rooms are staff only. What are you doing here? And why are you dressed like that?

Dante: Right, well... You see, I'm advertising the Juliet Cat Carnival, and...

Security Guard: I can understand being excited about Halloween, but that's no excuse for trespassing.

Security Guard: Come on, back to the main hall!

Dante: I cannot do that! I must save the—

Fair Administrator: What's going on over here?

The fair administrator hears Dante and the security guard arguing and comes to investigate.

Fair Administrator: Aren't you the man who told me about the fan festival?

Dante: Indeed... I was hoping to speak to you.

Dante: I would ask that you release the kittens in that cage immediately.

Fair Administrator: What in the...

Dante: Those two are the progeny of my esteemed mentor, Lord Freiheit.

Fair Administrator: I have no idea what you're talking about, but...

Fair Administrator: These kittens were found digging through garbage in the alley behind this building.

Fair Administrator: I cannot return them to someone who's standard of care would leave them that desperate.

Kitten 1: Myan, myan.

Kitten 2: Pyeow...

Dante: I assure you that they were merely playing. And to my eyes, it would seem that they wish to return to their parents.

Fair Administrator: What are you saying! Do you genuinely think so little of the obligations that come with owning a pet?

Dante: I am not their owner.

Fair Administrator: How woefully irresponsible! In that case, there's no reason at all for me to surrender them to you!

Kitten 1: Myan...

Dante: These two are still young, and as such their curiosity may lead them astray at times.

Dante: There can be no question that they still need guidance from myself and their parents.

Dante: However, that guidance must not be so overbearing as to restrict their freedom.

Kitten 2: Pyeow.

Dante: By ignoring their wishes and trapping them in a cage, you have far exceeded that limit.

Fair Administrator: "Trapped" is an unreasonably point choice of words. We've taken them under our protection for their own safety!

Fair Administrator: I have always worked purely for the happiness of each and every one of our—

High-Class Woman: Eek!

Security Guard: What!

Suddenly, a window is broken and something flies into the room.

Something black and white, and holding a pole.

Freiheit: ...

High-Class Woman: A... black cat?

Fair Administrator: Why does it have a pole?

Dante: Lord Freiheit!

Kitten 1: Myan, myan!

Kitten 2: Pyeow!

After sticking his landing, Freiheit raises his pole to strike.

Freiheit: Mreow!

Fair Administrator: Aaahh!

With one swing, Freiheit breaks open the cage containing his children.

Kitten 1: Myan!

Kitten 2: Pyeow!

Having attained their freedom, the kittens trip over themselves rushing to Freiheit.

Freiheit: Meorw.

High-Class Woman: Oh my... Is that their father perhaps? The little ones seem pleased.

Fair Administrator: Ma'am! This is hardly the occasion for such carefree—

High-Class Woman: Hello there.

The woman slowly approaches the cats and crouches down before them.

High-Class Woman: Would you all like to live at my house? There's no need for you to be separated.

Freiheit: ...

Freiheit looks at the woman for a moment, then nonchalantly turns away from her.

Freiheit: Meorw.

Taking his kittens with him, he leaves the room.

High-Class Woman: Oh dear, it seems I've been rejected.

Fair Administrator: Do you not understand how dire this situation is, Ma'am? Now those cats are going to go back outside and face who-knows-what kinds of dangers!

Fair Administrator: They would be far happier being cared for by someone who will keep them safe and sound indoors!

High-Class Woman: Well, I won't tell you that you're wrong. It's certainly safer for them to stay inside. However...

High-Class Woman: I believe that the question of what will make them happiest is neither certain nor simple.

The woman stands up and walks to another cage.

The cat inside has obviously seen more years than any other in the room, and is sitting quietly in its cage with its eyes cast down.

Senior Cat: ...

High-Class Woman: How about you? Would you like to come with me?

Senior Cat: ...

The elderly cat slowly opens its eyes and, after looking at the woman for a moment, opens its mouth a little.

High-Class Woman: Hehe, then I'll be happy to have you.

High-Class Woman: I'd like this one. Is there anything I should know about him?

Fair Administrator: Oh, but...

Dante: Do you have the ability to discern this gentleman's wishes, Madam?

High-Class Woman: That's a good question.

High-Class Woman: The only thing that I can give him is a life that I imagine to be a happy one.

High-Class Woman: It could be that, in the end, that just means a life that I'm happy with.

Dante: ...
I see.

Dante nods at the gently smiling woman's words.

Dante: Sometimes a cat's path will cross with ours, or run alongside ours for a while, or perhaps split away. To accept that or to fight against it is a choice to be made in one's heart.

Dante: That too, is part of the freedom I revere.

High-Class Woman: Hehe, what an amusing gentleman. Are you dressed like that for a play or something?

Dante: Indeed, something like that. I have prepared it for the fan festival that is to take place at the Rose Theater on Halloween.

High-Class Woman: Oh? Will you be playing the leading role?

Dante: Perish the thought. That position belongs to the cats.

Dante: The rest of us are merely to observe them in their noble, natural state of freedom.

High-Class Woman: My, how fun that sounds. I'll be sure to go.

Dante: Very well, we will look forward to your visit.

Dante tips his top hat to the woman as he sinks into a deep bow.

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