The Wide Blue Yonder
Sig ventures out in search of a creature that's rumored to be bigger than a mountain. The crew meets her on an island where it should be hiding, only to find that the island is the creature itself.
(Captain) and company arrive at Yudhisthira Island expecting a peaceful vacation, but they are soon embroiled in a crisis that threatens the entire island.They meet Sig, seventh head of the Druga Pirates, and help her by investigating the occurrences on the island.
As the fierce conflict continues, the crew is approached by some unexpected visitors.
Scallywag 1: Ah, there ye are. We know yer true skyfarers, so we gotta favor to ask of ye.
Vyrn: Who's that? Oh, it's the Druga Pirates. The ones led by Sig.
Scallywag 1: I'll just say it. Will ye let the boss become a part of yer crew?
Lyria: Huh?
They speak passionately about their boss, believing that she is meant for more than the mundane life of an island fisherman.
Scallywag 2: Deep down, the boss really wants to leave the island.
Sig: What nonsense are you two babbling about now?
Scallywag 2: Ack! Boss?
Sig: I knew you lot were hiding something from me. Whose idea was this?
According to the pirates, Sig once told them that she wanted to see what other catches the world has to offer.
Scallywag 2: We're the Druga Pirates! Ain't no one prouder to have ye as a boss than us!
Scallywag 2: That's why we don't wanna hold ye back, Boss.
Sig: Humph, you lot are blunt as ever.
Sig: It's far too early for you to be worrying about your boss...
Sig: But it would be inconsiderate of me to ignore the feelings of my fellow fishermen.
Sig: You're the captain, right? How about it, (Captain)? Will you let me join your crew?
After weighing Sig's affection for her pirates and her curiosity of what lays beyond the horizon, (Captain) welcomes her onto the crew.
Sig: Aye. I'll make myself at home on your airship. Thanks for taking me in!
Vyrn: Hehe! Looks like the Drugas really admire you, Sig!
Sig: Those sea dogs never think before they act. Really now, how did it come to this?
After taking care of the conflict on Yudhisthira, Sig sets sail with the crew on their journey.
One day Sig calls the crew together to tell them that she intends to leave.
Sig: I'm sorry. I've heard about a catch that I just can't pass up. Don't worry. I'll be back!
Lyria: Okay. Just make sure you get back here as soon as possible!
Vyrn: It's not like we can force you to stay! I can't wait to hear about what you get into!
Having said her farewells, Sig leaves the ship with a smile.
Some time later the crew receive a letter from Sig, asking them to meet her on an island.
Lyria: Wow. There's nothing on this island at all!
Vyrn: Do you think it's deserted? There are no signs of animals here either—
Lyria: Eek! The ground is shaking!
Vyrn: Hm... I got a weird feelin' about this island. There's no way anyone would live here.
Sig: Aye, there's nary a soul to be found on this rock.
Lyria: Gasp! Sig! It's been a long time!
Sig: Hahaha! Have you all been faring well?
Vyrn: You betcha! How 'bout you, Sig? You went off chasin' that catch of yours, right?
Sig: Aye, I've been following leads here and there. I think I'm finally right on its tail.
Lyria: Ooh! What does that tail belong to? I want to see it!
Sig: Haha. Well, I haven't caught it yet, remember? It's a bit rough with just one person.
Vyrn: Oh. I see where this is going...
Sig: Mm-hm. The reason I called you out here is I need your help in landing this thing!
Lyria: You can count on us! We'll do what we can!
Vyrn: I knew it... But why this island? Where are the rivers? Where's the sea?
Sig: I'll start from the beginning. This fish is bigger than anything I've ever come across.
Sig: I don't know who named it, but it's called Fessie.
Sig: If the stories are true, then it's bigger than a mountain and flies through the skies like Albacore.
Lyria: What! A fish bigger than a mountain?
Sig: I'm sure it's an exaggeration. But stories have been popping up about the beast all over the skies.
Sig: I investigated the rumors and worked out where it was heading, which turned out to be this island.
Vyrn: Are you serious? Do you really think we can catch a fish that big?
Sig: Hahaha! Of course! I have faith in us!
Sig: You're the crew that took down Albacore, and I'm the head of the Drugas. There's nothing we can't catch!
Lyria: Heehee, you're right! This'll be easy!
Vyrn: Hmm... I guess we have fought our fair share of fish!
Sig: That's the spirit! Now let's go find out where this beast is hiding. It's gotta be somewhere on this—
Lyria: Eep! Another earthquake!
Vyrn: What's going on here? Something smells fishy...
Sig: Yes, something's not quite right. It might be connected to the air currents...
Sig: Hm? What's that?
Lyria: What's wrong?
Sig: Over there. Look at the ground. Doesn't it look unnaturally dug up?
Vyrn: Yeah, it's pretty gouged out. Kinda like something with fangs took a bite out of the ground.
Sig: Fangs?
Lyria: Wha-wha-whah! Another one!
Sig: It couldn't be!
Sig: Oh no! Everyone, back to the ship!
Vyrn: Huh? What's with you all of a sudden?
Vyrn: Whoa! That one was the biggest one so far!
Sig: The gap between each tremor is getting shorter. Where did you moor the airship?
Lyria: Over there! But what—
Sig: No time to explain! Just hurry!
The ground continues to shake as they board the Grandcypher.
At Sig's command they make an emergency liftoff. The crew stands on the deck and looks out at the deserted island.
???: Bloooargh!
A mighty roar erupts from the floating mass they thought was an island before sinking beneath the clouds.
Lyria: Yipes! Did you see that?
Vyrn: That was crazy... But what was that?
Sig: I should've known. That whole island was Fessie itself.
Lyria: Huh? I know you said it was big, but...
Vyrn: You gotta be kidding me. No animal can get that big!
Sig: ...
Lyria: I'm getting scared just thinking about it. It's not even a primal beast.
Vyrn: You said it. Yeesh...
Sig: Heh... Hahaha...
Sig: Hahahaha! Well, looks like it got me good!
Lyria: Sig?
Sig: Sorry, sorry. I was just thinking how vast this sky really is!
Sig: I think the gouged out ground we saw earlier was a bite wound from Albacore.
Vyrn: Seriously?
Sig: The teeth marks match. Albacore must be its natural enemy.
Sig: Fessie didn't have to hide anymore after we took out its top rival.
Sig: Makes sense once you think about it, doesn't it?
Lyria: Well, if you put it that way...
Sig: Heh heh. 'Tis regrettable, but I doubt I'd be able to catch it right now.
Sig: Luckily for me there are plenty of fish in the sea!
Vyrn: Um, did you see the size of that beast? How can you be so happy right now?
Sig: Because I'm a fisherman! I love the challenge of unknown prey!
Sig: I'm trembling with excitement. Leaving Yudhisthira was the best choice I've ever made!
Lyria: Ahaha! You would say that, Sig.
Vyrn: As plucky as ever.
Sig: Now then, hard to starboard! We have to travel the world! I can't wait to see what we'll find out there!
Sig rejoins the crew on their grand journey.
The skies are full of mysteries. Sig is filled with renewed enthusiasm as she seeks out strange new catches.
The Wide Green Yonder
Sig and the crew settle down for a meal of bonito sashimi at a local tavern, but Sig informs the owner that it isn't bonito. Learning that the fake fish had been purchased from a traveling peddler, the crew ventures into the forest to confront the seller.
The crew disembarks on an island to fulfill a request by a client.
They finish the request without incident and go for a meal at a local tavern.
Sig: Great work today, everyone! We really nailed it!
Vyrn: Heheh! The village chief said he was glad he requested us for the job!
Lyria: Yeah! I'm glad we were able to resolve everything in the end!
Shopkeep: Welcome! Are y'all the airship crew I've heard so much about? Then everything's on the house!
Sig: Aye! Thank you, I can't wait!
Shopkeep: No problem! We have something good for y'all today!
The shopkeep eagerly slides dishes onto the table.
Sig: Oho!
Vyrn: Hmm? Is this some kind of meat? But it's raw!
Shopkeep: Hah hah hah! It's supposed to be. It's a type of seafood dish.
Lyria: Huh? This is fish?
Shopkeep: Yup. It's an Auguste specialty, y'see.
Sig: It's called sashimi. They slice the fish into bite-sized slices that you dip into sauce and eat.
Vyrn: Ooh, I see! This is a thing from Sig's hometown.
Lyria: Um... Is this black liquid the sauce?
Sig: Aye. Just lightly dip the fish in it and stuff the whole thing in your mouth!
Vyrn: Let's see... Mmm! I've never tasted anything like this before!
Lyria: Munch, munch... Ooh! What a unique flavor!
Sig: Now it's my turn. I'll have you know we fishers have very discerning tastes!
Sig: Let's have a taste... Munch...
Sig: Hm?
Shopkeep: Um, so what's the verdict? Does it stack up to home?
Sig: Mm, well, it's not bad exactly...
Sig: It's just... What kind of fish is this?
Shopkeep: Heh heh heh... I'm glad you asked!
Shopkeep: I should have known you would notice. This fish is of the highest quality! It is none other than bonito!
Lyria: Gasp! B-bonito?
Shopkeep: You got it. I bought it from a peddler who came into town recently.
Sig: Hm... A peddler, huh...
Sig: Tell me, did you know that bonito is a legendary giant fish that lurks in the seas of Auguste?
Shopkeep: Huh? Legendary? No, didn't know that. I'd only heard about it in passing...
Sig: I knew it... This fish isn't high quality at all. It's basically worthless.
Sig: What is this fish doing in this village? I don't know what you were told, but you were lied to.
Shopkeep: No... But I... It can't be!
Sig: To be fair, this one does look like a bonito, but it doesn't taste like the ocean.
Sig: Trust me. I know what I'm talking about.
Shopkeep: I-I can't believe it...
Sig: I'm sorry this happened to you. Do you know where we can find this peddler?
Shopkeep: Yeah. He should be in the forest to the north.
Sig: What do you say we pay this peddler a visit, (Captain)? The fisher in me isn't about to let this one go.
Vyrn: Let's go! Whoever they are, I don't like their style!
Lyria: Yes! I can't overlook this either!
Sig: All right! Then it looks like we've got a job to do!
The Wide Green Yonder: Scene 2
The crew finds out that the peddler has been selling monster meat that tastes like bonito for huge profits. Seized with righteous indignation as a fisher, Sig is prepared to punish the hostile peddler.
The crew heads deep into the forest. Soon they spot a suspicious figure.
Peddler: Heh heh heh... Yes, this will do nicely.
Sig: There he is. He must be the peddler.
Lyria: It looks like he's digging a hole.
Vyrn: Hm... Maybe it's some kinda trap. Is he hunting for animals or something?
Sig: I'm not sure. Let's just wait and see.
Peddler: Come on, right this way. That's it... Right into the hole...
Peddler: Tch... I don't got all day! Get over here!
Monster: Grrr...
Peddler: Yahoo! You fell for it!
Peddler: Guess I should be thanking you for making me rich! Eh, bonito?
Vyrn: What the? You're telling me that sashimi we had was actually that thing?
Lyria: Oh no! We really ate that caterpillar-looking monster?
Peddler: Hey! Who's out there?
Lyria: Oops! S-sorry...
Sig: Well, no use in hiding now.
You there. Explain yourself!
Sig: Do you intend to pass that monster's meat off as bonito? This is no laughing matter to a fisher such as myself.
Peddler: Humph. So you saw everything, did ya?
Peddler: Fine, you got me! But you'd better not steal my idea, ya? I thought of it first!
Vyrn: This ain't a joke, pal! What you're doing is fraud!
Peddler: Listen, I'm just spicing up people's lives a little! These country bumpkins have never tasted the real thing. You should be thanking me!
Lyria: That's not right! You're lying to them!
Peddler: Hah hah hah! It's their fault for getting tricked!
Peddler: Now then, enough talk! I'll turn you people into sashimi too!
Sig: This guy's rotten to the core. Let's get him, (Captain)!
The Wide Green Yonder: Scene 3
Sig uses the monster meat to make a special dish known only to fishers for the despondent shopkeep. The amazing flavor restores his confidence, so much so that he adds it to his menu.
Upon returning to the village, the crew decides to tell the shopkeep the truth of the matter.
Shopkeep: Huh? It was monster meat?
Sig: Sorry you had to find out this way. But we got your money back at least. Here.
Shopkeep: Thanks. I can't believe I put so much effort into preparing a monster dish... Haha! Guess I'm certainly gonna be a laughingstock.
Vyrn: Aw, don't let it get you down, mister!
Lyria: Is there anything we can help you with?
Shopkeep: Hm? Oh, no, don't worry about me. I'm just a bit tired right now.
Shopkeep: Sigh...
Sig: What's with that attitude? Quit acting like you're going down with the ship!
Sig: I didn't go through all this trouble just to make you feel bad about it!
Sig: On the contrary! Now that you know what you're working with, don't you think you could make a more suitable dish?
Shopkeep: What?
Sig: For example... No, you know what? It'd take too long to explain. I'm going to borrow your kitchen!
Sig: Heh heh... This is perfect!
Vyrn: Hey, hey, you never told us you could cook.
Sig: Of course I can. I cook on the ship when I'm out fishing. This is easy compared to that.
Sig: All right! It's done! Dig in, everyone!
Shopkeep: Whoa! This is delicious! What is it?
Sig: This monster tastes like bonito, but the meat isn't as firm.
Sig: So when you've got softer meat, the best way to prepare it is to mince it, mix well with condiments, and you're done.
Sig: Where I'm from, we call this tuna salad!
Lyria: Nom, nom... Thish ish—nom—shooo good! Who knew a—chomp—monshter could be so tashty!
Vyrn: This is incredible! I'm impressed, Sig! You're not the sea slug I took you for!
Sig: What was that? Are you volunteering to be in the next dish?
Vyrn: Nooo! It was a joke! A joke!
Shopkeep: Hah hah hah! I never would've thought up a dish like this. Color me surprised.
Shopkeep: Thank you. I feel like I've gotten some of my confidence back.
Sig: No problem! And don't forget, tons of those monsters live in the forest. You can make all the tuna salad you want!
Sig: I'll give you the recipe. Just remember me once you make it big!
Shopkeep: You got it!
Years later tuna salad, known previously only to fishermen, would become a worldwide craze.
Sig would go on to gain fame in select circles for her role in introducing tuna salad to the masses.