A Skyfaring Bell Is Born
After the Joya kidnapping is solved and New Year's has peacefully come and gone, Joy begs (Captain) for tales of skyfaring adventure and learns of the crew's dream to reach Estalucia. When it's time for the crew to set sail, Joy's goodbye seems half-hearted.
Things are getting back to normal after the last incident with the Joya.
The bell's sanctuary is peaceful once more.
(Captain) and the others are enjoying a somewhat belated New Year's holiday.
Joy: (Captain), please tell Joy more about skyfaring!
The skyfarers hold Joy spellbound with their tales of adventure.
Vyrn: Hehe, you really eat these stories up!
Joy: Joy loves (Captain)'s stories! Joy has never seen an ocean!
Joy: Joy learned about it, but didn't believe it.
Joy: So much water. And salty? Joy wants to study it up close.
Joy: Joy wants to swim in the ocean! Then Joy will learn everything about it!
Vyrn: I dunno about that, Joy. Wouldn't you rust?
Joy: Rust can't stop Joy! Joy is strong!
Joy: ...
What is rust?
Lyria: Ummm... It's something that would make your body all dry and rough.
Joy: Dry and rough? No! Joy needs smooth joints to move!
Joy: Ocean is dangerous! Ocean makes rust! Why would you go to such a bad place?
Vyrn: Well, we don't hafta worry about rusting, for one thing... And besides, there's plenty of places way more dangerous than that.
Joy: More dangerous than rust? That sounds scary...
Vyrn: Haha! If you're afraid of a little danger, you'll never get your adventure off the ground!
Vyrn: And our captain here has big dreams! We've gotta get to Estalucia if we're gonna catch up with (Captain)'s dad.
Joy: Dreams? What are dreams?
Vyrn: Uh, how should I put it? A dream is like... something you wanna do more than anything else, no matter what stands in your way.
(Captain) nods in agreement with Vyrn's definition.
Joy: A dream is... something you want to do... more than anything...
Joy: Learning complete! Someday Joy wants to learn all about the ocean and Es-ta-lu-ci-a!
Lyria: Hehe! I hope we can show you both of them in person one day!
Joy: (Captain), (Captain)! Joy wants to hear more stories!
Vyrn: Yeah, (Captain)! You've got a few more tales of adventure up your sleeve!
Lyria: What kind of story do you want to hear, Joy?
Joy: Thinking...
Joy: Joy likes vehicles, like gearcycles! Gearcycles are cool!
Joy: Joy wants to ride one! Or maybe turn into one!
Vyrn: Mechanical stuff really revs your engine, huh?
Vyrn: Hey, why don't you tell Joy about our last speedship race, (Captain)?
(Captain) launches into the tale of the speedship race and everything else that happened on Nimmus Island.
Joy: Ohhh! (Captain) is always helping people!
Joy: And speedships sound super cool too!
Joy: Learning, learning...
(Captain) learns so many things!
Joy: Skyfarers are great! (Captain) is great!
(Captain) smiles at Joy's frank admiration.
Village Elder: Oh, here you all are.
The group turns to see the village elder who tends to the sanctuary, accompanied by a pair of villagers.
Lyria: Oh, hello! Is something the matter?
Village Elder: No, nothing to worry about. It's a little late, but we made mochi and wondered if you'd like some.
Young Man: We wanted you to try it while it's fresh, so I'm glad we found you!
The crew tucks into the chewy, freshly-pounded mochi, contentment written across their faces.
Lyria: Mmm! It's so gooood!
Munch, munch...
Village Elder: Haha, I'm pleased you like it. Thanks to you and Joy, I think our next New Year's will finally be a peaceful one.
Young Woman: Yeah, I don't think Joy's about to blast off and go berserk the way the Joya did.
Joy: Don't worry! Joy will do Joya's job!
Joy: Joy will work hard! Gooong!
Village Elder: And for our part, we will work even harder to support you, Joy. Thank you again.
Lyria: Hehe. You can rest easy now that Joy's here!
Vyrn: Speaking of work, we've had enough of a vaction—we should probably get back to skyfaring!
Village Elder: Ah, yes. You're busy people. We mustn't monopolize your time.
Joy: Oh... You all have to go soon...
Joy: Joy... will be rooting for you... here! Joy will gong for you!
Joy: Come visit next New Year's Eve, o-kay?
Vyrn: You got yourself a deal!
Goodbyes are said, and the crew returns to the Grandcypher to prepare for departure.
Joy: ...
Joy remains standing there long after the crew disappears from sight.
Lyria: Hey, (Captain)? Did Joy seem a little off to you when we said goodbye?
- It seemed a little down.
- It didn't ring.
Choose: It seemed a little down.Vyrn: Yeah... It wasn't its usual self.
Choose: It didn't ring.Vyrn: Oh, you're right! I would've thought it'd toll us a goodbye.
Continue 1Lyria: Mmm... I'm worried. Maybe Joy doesn't feel well. It just went through a really fierce battle, after all.
Vyrn: And with everyone counting on it, I bet Joy wouldn't just come out and say so.
(Captain) proposes that they go check on the little bell.
Vyrn: Yeah, good idea!
The three put their packing on hold and head back toward the village.
Joy: Skyfaring...
Only the boundless sky is there to hear the longing in Joy's whisper.
A Skyfaring Bell Is Born: Scene 2
Worried, the crew goes looking for Joy and finds the bell at the edge of the island, deep in thought. The bell reveals that it has a new goal in life and wants to stop doing the Joya's job. The news spreads across the island like wildfire.
The crew finds Joy in a grassy field near the edge of the island.
Joy: Skyfaring... Dreams...
Vyrn: Heeey! What're you doin' out here?
Lyria: Joy, are you okay? You shouldn't play here! You might fall!
Joy: Meep!
Vyrn: Yeesh! We've been lookin' all over for ya! You should know better than to hang around at the edge of a cliff!
Joy: Joy won't fall! And even if Joy falls, Joy can fly, so it will be o-kay! Probably.
Vyrn: I know you can fly, but it still gives me the willies. What're you up to, anyhow?
Joy: Nothing. Joy was just thinking.
Lyria: Oh, I knew it... You're not feeling well, are you, Joy?
Vyrn: Yeah, where's all your get-up-and-gong?
Joy: Meep...
(Captain) offers to lend an ear to the young bell's problems.
Vyrn: Yeah! Whatever it is, you'll feel better if you get it out in the open!
Joy: Thank you... Joy...
Joy: Joy found something... Joy wants to do. Joy wants... to stop doing Joy's job.
Vyrn: Whaaaat?
The crew has no idea what to make of the sudden change in Joy.
And it would seem they aren't the only ones listening, because the news spreads across the island like wildfire.
A Skyfaring Bell Is Born: Scene 3
The islanders are anxious about Joy abandoning its duties. Cheered on by the crew, Joy explains that its new dream is to become a skyfarer, help people, and learn more about Kleshas. Moved by the bell's resolve, the islanders see Joy off, reassured that Joy has promised to return at New Year's to do the Joya's job.
A group of villagers has gathered, muttering anxiously about Joy's plans.
Young Man: Um, is Joy really going to resign from its duties?
Village Elder: I only just heard, myself. I'm not sure I quite grasp the situation.
Vyrn: No surprise that the news would cause a stir. I get the feeling the story might've gotten a little mixed up on its way around the island too.
Lyria: I'm not sure they understand what Joy meant.
Joy: Maybe Joy's dream... can't come true.
Faced with the restless crowd, Joy's clapper is still.
Standing behind the bell, (Captain) urges it onward.
- Tell them what's on your mind, Joy!
Choose: Tell them what's on your mind, Joy!Joy: (Captain)...
Lyria: You can do it, Joy! We're with you!
Vyrn: Yeah! Figuring out what you wanna do in life is a big deal! Be brave!
Joy: Lyria... Vyrn... Thank you!
With the crew backing it up, Joy turns back to the villagers.
Islanders: ...
Joy: ...
Joy begins to say what is in its mechanical heart.
Joy: Village Elder... Joy...
Joy: Joy wants to be a skyfarer!
Village Elder: What! You want to abandon your duty to become a skyfarer?
The unrest in the crowd grows.
Joy: Meep...
Joy shrinks back from the commotion at first, but then...
Joy: Goooong!
Islanders: ...!
The deep and sonorous note strikes the crowd silent. It seems to convey both the earnestness and the conviction of the bell from which it issues.
Joy: Joy will become a skyfarer! Joy will help people, just like (Captain)! Joy wants to help people in trouble!
Joy: Joy wants to meet many people! If Joy can learn more about Kleshas, Joy will be better at Joya's job!
Joy: So Joy wants to join (Captain)'s crew! Joy wants to sail the skies!
Village Elder: I see... But what about your duties here?
Joy: Joy will stop doing Joya's job and become a skyfarer! But at New Year's, Joy will stop skyfaring! Joy will do Joya's job at New Year's!
Village Elder: I see... So that's what you meant. Still...
The village elder turns back to the crowd, which ripples with murmured conversation.
Wise Man: As you can see, everyone is uneasy about you leaving the island. Do you know how vital you are to us?
Joy: Joy will become a skyfarer.
Even in the face of opposition, Joy's conviction does not waver.
Wise Man: Why are you so determined to do this?
Joy: ...
Joy: Joy has a dream. A dream that was just born.
Village Elder: What? A dream?
Joy: Joy has a dream! Joy wants to become a great Joya!
Joy: Joy will be stronger than Joya was! To do that, Joy must become a skyfarer and learn! Joy will be learning every day! Always learning!
Joy: Joy won't lose control. Won't let anyone use Joy. Won't let anyone be sad. And Joy's dream will come true.
Joy: Joy will come back at New Year's and do Joya's job. No matter what. So please, everyone...
The islanders are at a loss for a response. At last, the village elder speaks up.
Village Elder: Make sure you come home for New Year's.
Young Man: Are... Are you sure about this?
Village Elder: Yes. Joy is essentially a newborn, and yet I could hear the passion in its voice when it spoke about its dream. There's no way I can ignore its wishes.
Young Man: You... You have a point. It's not easy to share your dreams like that.
Joy: That's not true! (Captain) has a dream too! (Captain) will go to Estalucia!
Village Elder: I see... Well then, you go with (Captain) and make your dream come true too, Joy.
Young Man: Yeah. Go learn all you can, and come back a full-fledged Joya.
The assembled villagers nod their heads in agreement.
Joy: Elder... Everyone...
Vyrn: Hehe! Didn't we say it was worth telling them how you feel?
Lyria: I'm so happy you did, Joy! Now we can stay together!
Joy: Yes! Joy is very happy! The happiest Joy!
Village Elder: Haha... If you're going to be a skyfarer, then I want you to be a great one, Joy. Every bit as accomplished as (Captain).
Joy: O-kay! Joy will be a great skyfarer! And Joy won't forget about Joya's job!
Joy: (Captain)! Permission to come aboard!
- Glad to have you, Joy!
- Get ready for some killer training!
Choose: Glad to have you, Joy!Joy: Joy is also glad! Joy will work hard on the Grandcypher!
Choose: Get ready for some killer training!Joy: Meep!
Joy: Joy... Joy can handle it! Joy can take all the training!
Continue 1Joy: Everyone, please keep teaching Joy!
Vyrn: Well, that's settled! Now it's time to get airborne!
Lyria: Yes! We should get back to skyfaring!
Joy: Starting today, Joy is a skyfarer! Goooong!
Village Elder: Hahaha... We'll be waiting. See you on New Year's Eve.
(Captain) and the others say their farewells and board the Grandcypher.
Joy: ...
On the deck, with the wind on its face, Joy loses itself in thought.
Joy: Then Joy will gather Kleshas!
Joy: Joy will do Joya's job!
Joya's Thoughts: (You?)
Joy: Maybe... Joy can't stop... Joya's death.
Joy: But Joy can stop Joya's pain! Joy can gather Kleshas!
Joy: Joy will protect what Joya wanted to protect! Joy can do it!
Joy: So... even if you have to say goodbye... don't be sad, Joya!
Joy: (Joya... Joy will keep that promise. Joy will chase Joy's dream. Joy will work hard to do both!)
The Grandcypher weighs anchor with a freshly minted skyfaring bell aboard.
Joy: Gooong!
Gooooong!
Joy will be back soon!
The very clouds reverberate with the sound of Joy's determined ringing.
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