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Auld Lang Syne 2018 - New Year's Puppy Playdate
Vajra: It's time. Shall we kick things off?
Pholia: Absolutely! You've all worked hard this year—you've earned a night of hearty celebration!
Vajra & Pholia: Cheers!
4 Fellas: Cheers!
Cheeerrrs!
Cheers!
Wulf: Cheers...
Renie: ...
As the days shorten toward year's end, a group of friends gathers to raise a glass.
Pholia: Haha... Our long-awaited New Year's party by dog lovers, for dog lovers is about to begin!
Bai Ze: Sovereign, how many times must I reiterate that I am not a dog?
Pholia: Don't split hairs. You could easily be a dog, if you didn't speak.
Buddy: Rarf!
Camaro: Bow-wow!
Lick, lick, slurp.
Lick, lick, slurp.
Buddy: Whine, whine...
Flesselles: Haha! Looks like you made a friend, Camaro!
Vajra: I'm so happy we could get so many dogs and dog lovers together in one place! Right, Gar?
Garjana: ...
Vajra, the year spirit, arranged this party officially to celebrate the past year.
In the end, however, it's turned into more of a canine playdate.
Barawa: Hahaha! I never imagined I'd have the chance to knock back a drink with the year spirit!
Barawa: Buddy here has saved my bacon more often this year than usual...
Barawa: I deduced that must be by the good offices of the year of the Dog's guardian. I've been meaning to thank you!
Buddy: Ruff!
Flesselles: Thanks to Camaro's efforts, I've had a great year of hunting too! Thank you, Vajra!
Vajra: I can't take credit. Your canine friends are looking out for you thanks to the strong bonds you share.
Vajra: I owe just as much to Gar for all his help this year. Thank you, Gar.
Garjana: ...
Flesselles: Haha, the year spirit thinks you're great too, Camaro.
Camaro: Bow!
Skull: My partner here hasn't been slackin' either!
???: Awoo!
Eustace: Hey. What's the Odajumoki's North Husky wolf dog doing here?
Skull: I wasn't gonna leave home without 'im, you fluff-brained ferret!
Skull: Hehe, I kept him hidden in my room this whole time!
Skull: I named him Skull Jr.! And he's a certified genius!
Skull: Of course, he's not quite up to my level!
Eustace: Nothing to write home about then.
Skull: What'd you say! You're gonna eat your words, fleabag. Watch this!
Skull holds out his thumb and forefinger in the shape of a gun. At this signal, Skull Jr. springs to his feet.
Skull: Here goes, Skull Jr.!
Skull: Blam!
Skull Jr.: Awooo...
Skull Jr. keels over on the spot.
Skull Jr.: Pant, pant, pant.
Lying where he fell, Skull Jr. thumps his tail against the floor in an obvious plea for approval.
Skull: Theeere's my good boy! What a good puppy you are! That was slick as a penguin's backside, buddy!
Eustace: Well, well...
Skull: Hahaha! How d'ya like us now! For a genius like me, this was a walk in the dark!
Eustace: You mean a walk in the park.
Skull Jr.: Awoo!
Eustace: ...!
Eustace: ...
You're a good boy.
You're a good boy.
Barawa: That was quite the convincing performance, Skull Jr.! Bravo!
Barawa: Haha... My Buddy is quite the clever pup himself. Even indoors, he can retrieve any ball I...
As he speaks, Barawa roots through the inside pockets of his coat, looking for his dog's ball.
Barawa: Hm... Eh? Now... where's it gone?
Buddy: Rarf!
Buddy appears at Barawa's feet with a small ball in his mouth.
Barawa: So that's where it was!
Barawa: As you can see, anything I drop, this canny canine snaps up and returns to me.
Skull: Whoa, nice trick! Returning lost items is a pretty sweet—
Skull: Wait, though. Didn't you say somethin' about throwin' a ball?
Skull: Well, whatever! He's one hell of a partner!
Renie watches from the far corner of the room, a bored expression on her face. She sighs.
Renie: This is dumb.
Wulf: Renie...
Renie: Humph.
Vane: Hehe, the snacks have arrived! Get 'em while they're hot!
Vane swoops into the room bearing a tray laden with food. He sets plate after plate onto the dinner table.
Pholia: What an enticing aroma! I usually think of dried foods to accompany alcohol, but these dishes should pair even better!
Bai Ze: Please, Vane, you are also a guest. Be seated.
Vane: Real nice of you! But I just put some noodles on to boil, so I'll take you up on that once they're done!
Vajra: New Year's soba noodles? I can't wait!
Vane: You're Wulf and Renie, right? Whaddya think of my cooking?
Renie: Wouldn't know. Haven't had any.
Vane: Gotcha! Well, if you get the urge, dig right in!
Vane bustles back into the kitchen.
Renie: Sigh...
Wulf: Is it that bad?
Renie: You're not a dog. I don't understand why we were invited.
Pholia: Don't be so particular! Perky ears and fluffy fur are dog enough for me!
Renie: Whoa... Don't sneak up on me like that...
Pholia: Have no fear. There's plenty of juice too. Drink your fill!
Bai Ze: Wulf, could I tempt you with a cup of warm sake?
Wulf: Yeah... Sounds good.
Pholia and Bai Ze pour juice and sake for their respective guests.
Pholia: Well then, everyone, please raise your glasses.
Pholia: A toast!
Wulf & Bai Ze: Cheers.
Renie: ...
Wulf: Renie.
Renie: Glug, glug.
Renie knocks back her juice, then rises to her feet and heads for the door.
Renie: I'm sleepy. I'll be in my room.
Wulf: Renie...
Wulf: I'm sorry. I dragged her along because I wanted to offer my thanks to the year spirit.
Pholia: Nothing to worry about. No doubt the late hour is responsible for her mood.
Pholia: Are you sure you shouldn't accompany her? On a chilly night such as this, she will miss your fluffy fur.
Wulf: Thank you for your consideration.
Barawa: Hic... Blurp...
Pholia: Hm?
Pholia looks around to find that Barawa has collapsed onto the table and overturned a sake bottle with his elbow.
Flesselles: Aah, Barawa! You're covered in sake!
Vajra: Here are some dishcloths! I'll help sop it up!
Barawa: Hic... Brrap...
I know... I know, Sarya!
I know... I know, Sarya!
Barawa: I'm a fraud... Without Buddy I couldn't even man the lost and found... I have less deductive prowess than a dog...
Skull: Dammit! I'm a genius! How dare they call me Hollow-Skull!
Eustace: How did this one end up plastered too?
Vajra: That's odd... I didn't think Skull's drink was alcoholic.
Flesselles: Do you think the scent of all that spilled sake was what did it?
Skull: Besides, don't you think it's weird? These two words are too close together! Genius and jiminy... Gin and juice... No...
Skull: Jinx! Genius and jinx! One slip of the tongue and you're there! You dig?
Eustace: Not even slightly.
Barawa: Hear, hear! You and I are simpatico, Skull! Every dog has his day!
Skull: You said a mouthful! And this dog can learn lotsa tricks! You better believe it!
Barawa: When will my dog day come? My detective agency is so quiet you can hear your hair grow... And Sarya's always in a temper...
Skull: Yeah! Why do people love Skull Jr. so much more than Skull Classic? I'm just as smart as he is!
Barawa: Sniffle... It's a cruel world...
Skull: You ain't lyin'...
Barawa: Skull!
Skull: Barawa!
Barawa: Let's come back as dogs in our next lives!
Skull: Yeah! That's what I'm talkin' about!
Barawa & Skull: Aaahhh, you get me!
Barawa and Skull fling their arms around one another and shed manly tears.
Flesselles: Wow... I don't... really have a handle on the situation, but they seem to understand each other!
Eustace: Sigh... Idiots.
Pholia: Good grief... It seems they've both been keeping quite a lot inside.
Pholia: We're meant to be sending off the old year, so let it all out!
Barawa: Whimper... Damn it!
Barawa pours himself another drink and downs it in a single swig. It seems to revive him.
Barawa: I can do it if I try! And I can try if I do it! Do you hear me, Chat Noooiiirrr!
Skull: Yeah, yeah, yeeaah! I am a genius! I'll show ya!
Pholia: Go on, whinge! Bellyache! He who vents the loudest wins!
Vajra: I'll join you! Let's face that sea of troubles!
Barawa: And by opposing, end them! Come, Skull! We take arms!
Skull: Got no idea what you're talkin' about, but let's party!
Auld Lang Syne 2018 - New Year's Puppy Playdate: Scene 2
Barawa: Blurble... I'mmunna do it...
Skull: Geeeniuuusss... Zzz... Zzz...
After unleashing their discontent like two dams bursting, Barawa and Skull fall into contented slumber.
Their respective canine companions curl up beside them to keep them warm.
Vajra: Oof... That was almost as intense as cleansing Kleshas.
Pholia: Well, as long as they're feeling better!
Pholia gives a huge yawn and stretches out, pillowing her head on Bai Ze's belly.
Pholia: I think I've overindulged a little myself. I'm going to rest my eyes for a bit.
Bai Ze: Sovereign, you are one of the hosts of this celebration.
Pholia: I know that. I'll only put my head down... for a moment...
Unable to resist sleep's siren call any longer, Pholia lets her heavy eyelids close. Before long her soft breathing joins her companions' snores.
Flesselles: It's gone all quiet all of a sudden.
Eustace: Finally, some peace.
With a faint smile, Eustace stirs the ice in his glass with one finger, then takes a sip.
The fleeting calm is interrupted by Vane returning from the kitchen.
Vane: Sorry to keep ya waiting! Here's that New Year's soba!
Vane: Huh? Wahahaha! Don't they look cute all tuckered out!
Flesselles: Sorry... They all had a bit too much to drink...
Vane: Don't sweat it! The soba took longer'n I expected. I'll just save their portions for later.
Vane: Man, though, I'm kinda jealous. They look so cozy with those big dogs for pillows. I wish I had one.
Vane sets a steaming bowl of noodles before each of the conscious diners.
Vajra: Oooh! Looks delicious!
Vane: Haha, right? Be careful though and don't burn yourself—they're hot!
Flesselles: Thank you!
Slurp, slurp... Chew, chew...
Slurp, slurp... Chew, chew...
Flesselles: Mmm! Delicious!
Eustace: This broth is excellent.
Vajra: It warms you right up! I could eat a whole pot!
Pholia: Sniff, sniff...
Do I smell...
Do I smell...
Bai Ze: Rouse yourself, Sovereign. We should partake while the noodles are hot.
Vajra: Sharing noodles with friends is the perfect way to send off the old year!
Flesselles: You know, I've been wondering...
Flesselles: How was your year, Vajra?
Vajra: Hm? Me?
Flesselles: Yes! After all, you're the year spirit! You should take center stage!
Flesselles: I'd love to hear some of your stories. That is, if you don't mind...
Vane: Now that you mention it, so would I! How about it, Vajra?
Vajra: Sure! There are a few things I'd like to get off my chest!
Vajra thinks back over the past year and begins her tale.
She was surprised at just how many people visited the Canine Temple in order to see her in her capacity as year spirit.
From disciplining poorly-behaved visitors with Garjana, to offering prayers of good health and protection to the devout—and receiving their heartfelt gratitude.
Many worshippers brought their dogs, and Vajra played with them all. Over and over again she was moved by people's warmth and kindness.
The guests gathered around the table listen with rapt attention to her stories.
Vajra: It was my first time serving as the year spirit, so I was nervous at the start.
Vajra: But with the support of the other Divine Generals and all of our friends, it turned out to be a fine year.
Vajra: Of course, I never could have done it without Gar by my side!
Vajra grins and digs her fingers into Garjana's ruff to give him a thorough rub.
Vajra: All that's left is to pray that the year comes safely to a close without another overflow of Kleshas.
Flesselles: I was so moved by your stories... Thank you for sharing them!
Pholia: Haha... I can think of no more fitting end to this evening's revelry.
Eustace: Agreed.
Vajra: All I did was reminisce a little, but I'm glad you enjoyed hearing it!
The rest of the night passes in pleasant conversation, with Vajra as the center of attention.
Wulf: Huff... Slurp, slurp...
Renie: Ss... lurp...
Back in their quarters, Wulf and Renie quietly enjoy the noodles Vane delivered.
Wulf: So this is New Year's soba... It's good.
Renie: I'm only eating it because you looked like you didn't want to eat alone. I don't care what it tastes like.
Wulf: I see.
Wulf: Thanks, Renie.
Renie: ...
Wulf: Let's stick together this year too, Renie.
Renie: Why would we change now?
Renie buries her face in Wulf's fur, and he wraps her in a warm hug.
Pholia: Well... I wonder what next year will bring.
Bai Ze: I look forward to finding out, Sovereign.
Flesselles: No matter what happens, I'll be fine as long as I have you, Camaro!
Camaro: Bow-wow!
Skull Jr.: Awoo?
Eustace: ...
Eustace: Skull is a moron who needs a lot of looking after. That's where you come in, boy.
Vajra: Ehehe. Here's to another year of friendship, eh, Gar?
Garjana: ...
The night wears on toward a peaceful close.
Over their New Year's noodles, the assembled dog lovers reflect on the past year and cast their minds forward to the next.
Auld Lang Syne 2018 - Putting a Premium on Progress
Vajra is a crew member
Vajra leaves the Grandcypher temporarily to return to the Canine Temple as the new year approaches.
The crew drops by to check on her and finds the temple thronged with visitors.
Vajra not in crew, Zooey (Event) is a crew member
As the new year approaches, the crew drops by the Canine Temple to see Vajra and finds the temple thronged with visitors.
Vajra not in crew, Zooey (Event) not in crew
As the new year approaches, the crew pays a visit to the Canine Temple and finds it thronged with visitors.
Vajra not in crew
???: ...
???: ...
Vajra is a crew member, Zooey (Event) is a crew member
Vajra: ...
Garjana: ...
At the heart of the temple grounds, surrounded by spectators, the crew finds Vajra. In her gleaming ritual robes, she performs a sword dance with her faithful companion Garjana.
The guardian of the Canine Temple is also revered as a deity of war, and this dance is a yearly ritual.
Vajra not in crew
At the heart of the temple grounds, surrounded by spectators, a girl in gleaming raiment performs a sword dance accompanied by a huge dog.
Vajra, the guardian of the Canine Temple, is also revered as a deity of war, and this dance is a yearly ritual.
(Captain) and the crew met Vajra due to an incident at the beginning of the year, and they are eager to check in and see how she's doing.
Continue 1Vyrn: That dance is so cool! Our bright and cheerful Vajra transforms into a total badass when she's whirling those swords around!
Lyria: Yeah! And they're so perfectly coordinated! I can't take my eyes off them!
The spectators are silent, mesmerized by Vajra's ever more intricate sword techniques.
Vajra & Garjana: ...
Vajra and Garjana finish their dance and take a bow to enthusiastic applause.
Vajra: Hm? That scent...
Vajra: Oh, (Captain)! Everybody! You came!
Vyrn: Yeah! We wanted to see what your year-end ceremony was all about!
Lyria: I'm really impressed! You looked so cool!
Vajra: Ehehehe. Thanks, you guys!
Lyria: You're going to ring the Joya tonight, right? How has it been doing lately?
Three years in a row now, the Joya has gone berserk with the weight of all the Kleshas—negative emotions—it absorbed from people throughout the skies.
Mahira (Event) is a crew member, Zooey (Event) is a crew member
This year (Captain) is hoping for the best while preparing for the worst.
Vajra: Thanks for thinking of me!
Anila: One of the Twelve Divine Generals, and Guardian of the South-Southwest! The Sheep Goddess Anila has come!
Andira: I guard the West-Southwest as one of the Twelve Divine Generals. As a descendant of the great Monkey King...
Mahira: Here we go!
Guardian of the West, Mahira!
Guardian of the West, Mahira!
Three Generals: To battle!
Each time, (Captain) and crew joined forces with the guardian spirit of the year to halt the giant bell's rampage and purge the Kleshas it had failed to contain.
Its most recent loss of control had by far been the worst.
Joya: Gong... Gong...
(Captain) and the others met Vajra when they helped to corral the bell early this year.
This year (Captain) is hoping for the best while preparing for the worst.
Vajra: Thanks for thinking of me!
Continue 2Vajra: But it's okay. I've heard from the keepers of the Joya's sanctuary. They said it shows no signs of spinning out of control.
Lyria: Thank goodness! We can have a peaceful night this year!
Vyrn: In that case, if we won't be in the way, can we join you for the bell-ringing?
Vajra: We'd feel better with you there! Right, Gar?
Garjana: ...
Vajra: We've still got some things to get done though, so can you wait a bit?
Lyria: Sure! We'll meet you at your place later on!
(Captain) and the others leave the Canine Temple.
Snappy Dresser: ...
Snappy Dresser: Please, help me spread this wonderful custom throughout the skies...
One woman standing before the temple altar is dressed more formally than those around her. Her head is bowed in fervent prayer.
Snappy Dresser: Heh...
Snappy Dresser: I'll make it happen, no matter what!
The woman smooths back a strand of immaculately coiffed hair, then strides away, heels clicking over the courtyard flagstones.
(Captain) and the others are blissfully ignorant of the strife she will soon unleash.
Vajra stops home to make her preparations and emerges around sunset. She goes to say her goodbyes to the puppies in the garden.
Vajra: See you later, Eka, Dvi, Tri! Be good boys and take care of the temple while I'm gone.
Eka: Rarf!
Dvi: Woof!
Tri: Whine...
Vajra: Let's go, Gar.
Garjana: ...
With a last ear scratch or head pat for each puppy, Vajra departs.
Lyria: Oh! Vajraaa!
Vajra: Thanks for coming to get me! You're early!
Vyrn: A little, I guess! Ready to head to the Joya's shrine?
Snappy Dresser: Excuse me... Would you happen to be skyfarers? Do you have a moment?
A woman calls out to the crew as they prepare to leave.
Vyrn: Hm? You got some business with us?
Snappy Dresser: Even with New Year's so fast approaching, you're diligently focused on your work...
Snappy Dresser: Such passionate professionalism! You're just the people I've been waiting for!
Lyria: Do you have a job for us? We'd be happy to help!
Snappy Dresser: Really? Will you listen to my proposal?
The woman pulls a smooth board from her briefcase.
She performs some quick manipulation, and the board's surface lights up, displaying an image of a person who seems to be in a bad way.
Vyrn: Huh? I thought that was just a piece of wood!
Snappy Dresser: Surprised? This board is the product of an ancient technology which allows it to preserve and display various types of images.
Using the strange board, the woman begins to speak as if reading a picture book to the crew.
Run-Ragged Rick: Sigh... Monday again... Back to the grind. I wish I had the chance to cut loose once in a while...
Overworked Olga: I'd love to take my family out somewhere, but I've got to stay here at work...
Snappy Dresser: Everyone has to work for a living. We're all resigned to that simple fact of life.
Snappy Dresser: But consider this.
Snappy Dresser: Do you live only for your work? Are you abandoning something more important for the sake of your job?
Lyria: Oh no... Do you think we are?
Snappy Dresser: That's why I'd like to propose a groundbreaking new custom!
Snappy Dresser: It's called...
Premium Friday!
Premium Friday!
Vyrn: Premium what now?
Snappy Dresser: Oh dear. I got so caught up in my presentation that I forgot to introduce myself.
Friday: My name is Friday. I named my idea after myself—Premium Friday. Simple, right?
Vyrn: Uh... sure. Seems a little narcissistic, but okay.
Friday: Heh...
Friday smooths back her hair, then gestures to the darkening sky.
Friday: Under my plan, everyone would leave work early at the end of the month, on the night when that beautiful golden star appears in the sky!
Friday: People can put those work hours to more effective use to enrich their lives! Doesn't that sound wonderful?
Friday: That fulfillment awaits us all if people embrace Premium Friday!
Friday slides her hand over her board and holds it out once more to the crew.
Recharged Rick: It's Premium Friday today, so how about a drink, you guys? I'm buying!
Recharged Rick: Thank you, sir! I love Premium Friday!
Little Timmy: Welcome home, Mom! You're early!
Overjoyed Olga: That's because I've embraced Premium Friday!
Overjoyed Olga: I know! Let's all go out somewhere! How would you like to visit the toy store, little man?
Little Timmy: Can we really? Premium Friday is the best!
Friday: Those extra hours can be spent relaxing, or strengthening family bonds! Of course, you can put them to whatever use suits you best!
Friday: Premium Friday has endless potential!
Friday: Come, join me and embrace this beautiful new tradition!
Vajra: I see. I certainly think spending more time with family is a good thing!
Friday: Right? I'm so glad you agree!
Vajra: But if everyone took the same day off, who would greet the worshippers who wanted to spend their Premium Fridays at the temple?
Lyria: That's a good point... The jobs don't stop coming in just because there's a pretty star twinkling...
Vyrn: Yeah, and what if people don't wanna take that day off? Can't they choose their own vacations?
(Captain) sides with Vyrn and Lyria, adding that while it's a good idea, it may not be practicable.
Friday: Uh-huh, yep. I absolutely get where you're coming from!
Friday: But if you dismiss Premium Friday because you think you can't manage it, or it's only for other people...
Friday: Then you're giving up before you've even begun! You'll never change your lives with that attitude!
Vyrn: Uh... We weren't exactly lookin' to.
Friday: I have a great idea. How would you like to take a whole new lifestyle for a spin?
Vyrn: Are you even listening!
Vajra: What's your idea? I'm curious!
Friday smiles happily. She produces another strange device and presses the red button on it.
Vyrn: Wh-what's that!
???: Fffrrryyy!
With a great roar, an unidentified battered object descends from above.
The massive object leaps upward once more. It shakes violently, spraying everything in the vicinity with sizzling hot oil.
Villager 1: Aaahhh! Fire! Save yourselves!
Villager 2: Hell's bells! What in the skies is going on!
Flames shoot up wherever the oil lands and before anyone can react, the whole village is ablaze, including Vajra's house.
Lyria: Oh no! Vajra's house is on fire!
Vajra: Gah! This is bad!
Pups: Yip, yip!
Pups: Yipe...
Vajra: Puppies! Thank goodness you're all right...
Vyrn: Are you crazy! Didn't anyone teach you not to play with fire!
Friday: This is FRIED SHRIMP: a Fantastically Radical Idea for Ending Drudgery, Saving Human Resources from Infinite Mental Pain.
FRIED SHRIMP will destroy the past that binds you to your antiquated work ethic!
FRIED SHRIMP will destroy the past that binds you to your antiquated work ethic!
Friday: Come! Abandon your workaholic ways and know the joy of work-life balance!
The huge shrimp lets fly another shower of boiling oil. Friday gazes at the carnage with a look of ecstasy on her face.
Vyrn: Forget this "past that binds you" bit. No one torches the town on our watch!
Vajra: We have to stop that thing before people get hurt!
Auld Lang Syne 2018 - Putting a Premium on Progress: Scene 2
FRIED SHRIMP: Ffftt... Frryyy...
FRIED SHRIMP grinds to a halt under the crew's onslaught and comes crashing to the ground.
Lyria: Looks like we stopped it!
Villager 1: Heave-ho!
Villager 2: This should do it!
The villagers valiantly fight back the flames, leaving the area closest to the temple smoking but extinguished.
Friday: What are you doing! Why would you stand in my way?
Vyrn: Do you have batter for brains! You put this whole village in danger!
Vajra: I understand that you don't want people to be bound by the past, but you can't accomplish that through violence!
Friday: No, you don't! You don't understand! How could you be so blind!
Friday: How could you...
Friday sinks to her knees, her eyes brimming with tears.
Friday: ...
Friday: No... You can't give up, Friday!
Friday: Every revolution meets resistance... Innovation is a lonely battle fought by the brave!
Friday rises to her feet and defiantly throws back her hair.
Vyrn: Looks like her little self pep talk did the trick...
Friday: All right. You win this round.
Friday: But just you wait! When I return, you'll all see! Everyone will embrace the beauty and the splendor of Premium Friday!
Friday: FRIED SHRIMP, away!
Friday leaps astride her flying shrimp and sails away into the darkling heavens.
Vyrn: What! You're comin' back?
Lyria: Oh no... I don't like this...
Tri: Whine...
Vajra: Don't you pups worry! I won't let anything happen to you!
Vajra: I'm not sure what to do though. I have to go ring the Joya soon...
Vajra: But I can't leave the puppies here on their own with the house in this condition.
Vajra frowns at her smoldering home.
Lyria: We'll dog-sit them for you! Right, (Captain)? Right, Vyrn?
Vyrn: Yeah! An' we'll start cleaning up everything that's extra crispy.
Villager 1: We'll help too. Lady Vajra, you should hurry to the Joya's shrine.
Vajra: You're lifesavers! Thanks, everyone!
Vajra: All right, I'm off!
Leaving the puppies and her house in the hands of the crew and villagers, Vajra hurries off toward the Joya's shrine.
Joya: Gooong... Gooong...
Vajra: ...
A somber atmosphere reigns as Vajra rings the Joya.
The Kleshas stored up over the year are purified with every reverberating strike.
At last, the new year dawns without incident.
Vajra: Yaaawn...
Vajra stretches and yawns, eyes narrowing against the first rays of the sun.
Vajra: Well, that's the end of my year spirit duties! Thanks for all your help this year, Gar.
Garjana: ...
???: Good work, Vajra. So it's finally my turn.
Vajra: Hey! Long time no see!
Vajra: We didn't have any trouble with the Joya this time around, but I get the feeling something weird is in the works. Stay on your toes.
???: Something weird?
???: Understood. I'll watch my back.
The newcomer's voice is calm as her long hair flutters in the breeze.