Scenario:Alec - A Child's Determination

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A Child's Determination

Alec spars with Katalina in an effort to learn the sword because his life span is shortened each time he uses his own powers. Katalina accuses him of being too reckless with his training, which angers him enough to leave the ship. He soon hears a girl screaming in the forest and goes to help her.



The Grandcypher is docked at an island. On the deck, the sound of swords clashing is accompanied by cries of rebuke.
Wielding a sword, a weapon he's unfamiliar with, Alec faces off against Katalina.
Katalina: What's wrong, Alec? I expect better from you!
Katalina: Terrible! Your approach lacks conviction. Come at me again!
Alec: Hyaaah!
Alec: Ugh...
Katalina: All right, that'll do for today.
Sprawled on the deck in defeat, Alec stares bitterly up at the sword tip pointed at his throat and mutters to himself.
Alec: Why? Why can't I land even one blow on her?
Katalina: Well... That would be because there's something you're lacking.
Alec: Something I lack?
Katalina: Yes. Courage.
Alec: Ridiculous. Are you calling me a coward?
Katalina: It's not that. But I can sense a fear of death in the motions of your blade. And a timid blade will never reach the opponent.
Katalina: You know what I mean, don't you?
Alec responds with a haughty retort.
Alec: Of course you'd understand. I'd expect nothing less of you, Katalina.
Alec: You're right of course. And it's all because of this power I'm cursed with.
Alec: Every time I use my power to take down an enemy, it eats away at my very life force.
Alec: I've recently become afraid of even using my power, so... so I...
Katalina: I see. So that's why you want me to teach you to wield a sword.
Alec: ...
Alec says nothing. Instead he silently stands and raises his weapon.
Katalina: What is it? I believe I said training was over for today.
Alec: I don't have the time to wait... Not while this is sucking away at my life every single day. I need to learn the sword now.
Katalina: No. If you overexert yourself, you'll only sustain a pointless injury.
Alec: What are a few scratches compared to all the life I've lost up until now?
Katalina: Oh dear... That's precisely your problem, Alec.
Katalina: You yourself are not cowardly. You're exactly the opposite in fact. You're far too reckless.
Katalina: And I can't very well teach you any more about the sword now that I can plainly see that.
Alec: Why... Why don't you get it?
Alec: All I want is to become strong so I can protect everyone.
Katalina: No, you're the one who doesn't get it. How can you possibly protect the lives of others if you treat your own so wantonly?
Alec: Fine... So you're useless to me then. I'll just have to grow stronger by myself!
Alec: What's Katalina's problem? She doesn't understand me at all.
Alec: I told her I just want to get stronger.
Alec: I just want to get stronger and continue the journey with everyone.
Alec: Why doesn't she get it?
A scream from within the forest suddenly pierces the air.
???: Eek! Someone help me!
Alec: What? What's someone doing all the way out here?
Katalina: Huff... Pant... Wait up, Alec!
Alec: Katalina.
Katalina: I'm sorry. I fear I overstepped the mark when I scolded you. Let's return to the ship. This area is rife with monsters.
Alec: Watch me now, Katalina. I'll prove to you I'm not a coward!
Katalina: Wait, Alec! Where are you going?

A Child's Determination: Scene 2

After Alec saves the girl from the monsters, she asks him to show her his powers again, and he responds by vanishing deeper into the forest. She's upset when Eugen tells her that Alec's power reduces his life span, and then they hear the sound of his fire and thunder from within the woods.



Girl: Oh! Thank you so much for saving me!
Girl: Hey! You were really amazing! Was that magic? It was so pretty!
Alec: Um... Well, kind of...
Girl: Wow! Real magic! That's incredible, um...
Alec: Alec.
Girl: Hee-hee, Alec!
Girl: Hey, could you show me that magic just one more time?
In contrast to the girl, whose face is beaming like the sun, Alec's expression rapidly clouds over.
Alec: Sorry, I'm really tired. Maybe another time.
Girl: Oh, Alec! Please wait!
Girl: Sigh... He left.
Girl: Hmm... I wonder if it was something I said.
Eugen: Sorry, Miss, but do you think you could let him be?
Girl: Huh? Why's that?
Eugen: Well, that power you were just talkin' about... It's not somethin' he ever really wanted.
Girl: Huh? What do you mean?
Eugen: How do I put this... He's possessed it since birth, you see.
Eugen: It's a mighty power indeed, but he can't keep it in check with that small body of his.
Eugen: So he actually has it pretty rough. Even his life span's been affected...
Girl: What? What about his life span?
Eugen: Uh-oh... I think that was a word too far.
Girl: Hey! You just gotta tell me!
Eugen: All right, I'll spill the beans. Just calm down.
Eugen: Thing about Alec's power is... The more he uses it, the shorter his life becomes. I guess you could call it a cursed power.
Girl: Huh? A cursed power?
Girl: How awful... I had no idea.
Girl: Sigh... I asked him to show it to me without a second thought. I've been so inconsiderate.
Girl: I'm so sorry. Sniff... What should I do?
Eugen: Don't worry. I'm sure Alec knows you didn't mean any harm.
Girl: But still, I—
Katalina: Huh? That sound... Could that be Alec?
Eugen: Let's go, Katalina!

A Child's Determination: Scene 3

Alec overuses his power in a fight with monsters, falls unconscious, and is carried to a bed in a nearby village. When he wakes up, he learns that the girl has gone missing while picking medicinal herbs for him, so he convinces the crew to help him find her.



As Alec comes to, he becomes aware of (Captain) and the others watching over him.
Alec: Why... Why am I in a bed?
Eugen: Well, about that... You sort of overused your powers and collapsed.
Katalina: Yes. It's unfortunate, but it'd be best not to use your power for the time being.
Alec: What? So I've gone and caused trouble for everyone again?
Eugen: Can't be helped. No need to get so gloomy about it. You'll be able to use your power again after a little rest anyway, okay?
Katalina: ...
Eugen: Hey now, don't just clam up like that.
Villager: Skyfarers! I live in a village around here. I have something to ask of you!
Katalina: What's wrong? You're pale as a ghost.
Villager: Well, it's about my daughter... Have any of you seen her? It's dark, and she hasn't come back yet!
Eugen: That sure came out of the blue. You think you could give us a little more to go on?
Villager: Oh! My humble apologies!
Villager: The thing is, she told me she met the skyfarers here around noon, so I thought you'd remember her!
Katalina: Around noon? You must be talking about the girl who was with Alec.
Villager: Yes, that's her. That's definitely my daughter! Do you know where she went?
Katalina: Hmm... I'm sorry, but I haven't any idea where she might have gone.
Eugen: Say, can I ask you one thing?
Villager: Yes, what is it?
Eugen: Well... Is there any place around here where you might find medicinal herbs or the like?
Villager: Yes, they grow in the forest. They're effective on wounds and can heal all kinds of sickness.
Villager: They're actually so potent that people once believed that they could even extend one's life.
Eugen: This ain't good... I should never have told her.
Villager: But, well, that area is full of monsters, so no one from the village goes near.
Villager: Wait! Don't tell me my daughter went there!
Everyone starts at a sudden sound from behind and quickly turns to look.
But the bed is empty.
Katalina: Alec! Wait!
Monster: Groar!
Girl: Aahh!
Alec: Ugh! Didn't she learn her lesson the first time? Hold on! I'm coming!
Katalina: Wait, Alec! Where do you think you're going?
Alec: Let me go, Katalina!
Katalina: I think not. Do you have any idea what you're about to do?
Alec: ...
Katalina: Exactly. Leave this to us or you really will die this time.
Alec: What of it?
Katalina: You're still saying things like that? Did you hear nothing I said be—
Alec: That's not it, Katalina.
Katalina: Huh?
Alec: If I'm too afraid of dying to protect what I care about, then what's the point of living?
Katalina: You mean...
Alec: You said it yourself. That I should have courage.
Alec: Take another look. Do you still see fear in the motion of my blade?
Katalina stares fixedly at Alec's eyes, searching for that glittering light within.
Katalina: Hee-hee...
Katalina: Oh, there it is. That fine courageous blade, deep within your heart.
Katalina: Impressive, Alec! All right, feel free to back me up!
Alec: Heh! Leave it to me!

A Child's Determination: Scene 4

After the crew saves the girl, Alec tries to chide her, but he goes red when she hands him the herbs. Their interaction causes him to mature, giving him the ability to use his powers without shortening his life span.



(Captain) and company locate the girl and rescue her from the monsters.
Most of the crew breathe a sigh of relief, but Alec seems angry.
Alec: How could you do something so rash! Do you have any idea how dangerous that was?
Girl: I'm sorry.
Eugen: Hey, you're not exactly one to be preachin' about rashness now, are you?
Katalina: Indeed. You're as reckless as she is, Alec.
Alec: Th-that's beside the point right now!
Girl: Hee-hee...
Alec: You just make sure to never do anything like that again.
Girl: Yeah. I really am sorry.
Girl: But you need to do something for me too.
Alec: Huh? What do you mean?
Girl: Well... I want you to promise me something.
Girl: That you'll stop hating yourself.
Alec: ...
Girl: Sorry, but I heard everything from Eugen. He said your power causes you pain.
Girl: But it's thanks to that power that you can help so many people.
Girl: People like me and everyone from the Grandcypher. We've all been helped by you, Alec.
Alec: All right. I promise. I won't call it a cursed power or anything anymore.
Alec: Guys, I'm sorry.
Katalina: Hee-hee... As long as you understand, it's fine.
Eugen: Yeah.
Girl: Um... I also found these for you.
The girl offers him a bunch of green leaves, all of which glitter with dew.
Alec: What are these?
Girl: Well, these are the medicinal herbs.
Girl: It's my fault your life span was shortened, Alec. So I thought that this was the least I could do.
Alec: Oh, thanks. I guess I might as well hold on to them then...
Eugen: Hey, whatcha goin' all red for now?
Alec: Sh-shut up! You're just seeing things!
With a flustered look, Alec gives Eugen a hard jab.
Eugen: Give it a rest! You can't hide your embarrassment from this wily old-timer.
Alec: I'm not hiding anything!
Katalina: Hold on a minute, Alec. How come you're moving so easily all of a sudden?
Alec: Eh? Huh? It's true! My body doesn't hurt at all right now.
Alec: The usual pain is gone, and I don't feel like my life span's been reduced either.
Eugen: Oho... Looks like you're becomin' an adult!
Alec: Huh? An adult? But I don't feel much like an adult...
Eugen: Haven't you heard? Leave a boy for three days and he'll come back a grown-up. That's what they say anyway.
Eugen: It means your natural capacity increases as you grow. That's why you can finally contain that overflowin' power of yours.
Katalina: How does that follow? Eugen, don't go filling his head with nonsense like that, or who knows what he'll do?
Alec: You mean... I can use my powers all I want, and my life won't be shortened anymore?
Eugen: Yep, no worries, lad. Of course it's best not to get carried away at first. Let's see how it goes, and then—
Alec: Yahoo! Freedom!
Eugen: Hey, watch it now, Alec! Hold on! You wanna destroy this house or somethin'?
Alec: Ha-ha!
Katalina: Sigh... That's why I tried to warn you.
Sounds of merriment are not uncommon in the village, but the peals of laughter ringing out this day are more joyous than most.