Scenario:Arisa - Devoted Friend

Devoted Friend

While searching for creatures from another world, (Captain) and the crew stop by a village. There they accept a request to find a lost child in a nearby forest. Arisa is reminded of her friend as they enter the woods.

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(Captain)'s party hears a rumor about monsters from a different world. They've been searching everywhere for the creatures.

While searching they accept a nearby village's request to find a child lost in a nearby forest.

Arisa: Heeey, (Captain)! Over here! This way!

Lyria: Arisa, you're really into this today!

Arisa: Hee-hee! It's because I was born and raised in the forest!

Arisa: I know my way around a forest. I'll find the missing child in no time.

Vyrn: Are you sure about taking on the request just like that?

Arisa: Huh? What do you mean?

Vyrn: Well, it doesn't have anything to do with Losaria.

Arisa: You've got a point. Losaria needs me, and I shouldn't be wasting time.

Arisa: But I can't just ignore someone in trouble!

Arisa: And I know that Losaria would rescue that kid first!

Vyrn: Well, we don't mind if you don't mind, Arisa.

Lyria: I don't mind. If we all search together, I'm sure we'll find the child and Losaria!

Arisa: Watch out! There's a monster around here.

Arisa: Don't let your guard down! Let's show this monster what we can do!

Devoted Friend: Scene 2

Arisa senses that the party is being followed, but the pursuer is revealed to be a local village girl. She guides (Captain)'s crew to the Sacred Tree where clay golems have congregated, trapping the lost girl in its branches.

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Arisa feels a strange presence behind her.

She huddles with (Captain) and the other crew members.

Arisa: (Captain), did you feel it too?

Arisa: I think we're being followed.

Vyrn: What? Did you notice anyone, (Captain)?

Arisa: It didn't feel like one of the creatures, so we should be safe.

Arisa: Hmm, but we shouldn't ignore them. I think I've got an idea. Can you guys help me?

Lyria: Really? What are you thinking?

Arisa: Well, uh...

Arisa whispers to (Captain)'s party, detailing her plan to lure the pursuer out into the open.

As Arisa directed, the party walks on as if nothing were amiss before suddenly hiding among the brush.

???: What the! Shoot! Where did those guys go?

The instant the party disappears from sight, a young girl rushes out of the bushes.

Feisty Girl: Ugh, now what! I give up.

Feisty Girl: Ahh! W-who are you? Get off me, jerk!

Arisa: Sorry for this! But why were you following us?

After capturing the feisty girl, Arisa gently inquires why she was tailing the crew.

Feisty Girl: The girl who's missing is my best friend!

Feisty Girl: A-and I just want to help find her! Can I please help?

Arisa: Oh, all right then!

Arisa: Is it okay, (Captain)? Can she tag along?

Arisa: I know how it feels to be worried about your friend.

Arisa: Please! I'll watch her so she doesn't get hurt!

Inspired by Arisa's conviction, (Captain) nods in approval.

Arisa: Really? It's okay? Thank you, (Captain)!

Feisty Girl: Thanks, miss! Oh, and (Captain)!

The feisty girl says she has an idea of her friend's whereabouts and begins guiding the party through the forest.

Feisty Girl: Hm... Ah! This way! This way!

Vyrn: Hold up! Are you sure you know where you're going?

Lyria: Well, they said she was near the Sacred Tree, didn't they?

Feisty Girl: That's right! C'mon on you guys. Hurry uuup!

Arisa: Hey! You're going to get hurt if you run!

Feisty Girl: I'll be fine! Hurry!

Arisa: Kids will be kids, I guess!

Arisa: Ah-ha-ha!

Lyria: What's so funny, Arisa?

Arisa: Huh? Sorry, I just reminded myself of Losaria.

Arisa: But I guess now isn't the time for that.

Arisa: Oh, (Captain), looks like we're here.

As the party members approach the Sacred Tree, they notice the lost girl quivering among the branches.

Lost Girl: ...!

Arisa: Look up! There she is! In the tree!

Arisa: She looks scared. Come on, we've got to help her!

Arisa: Heeey! Are you ok? We're coming to help!

Lost Girl: ...!

The girl in the tree silently gestures something to the party.

Arisa: Huh? Something seems wrong.

Feisty Girl: We're coming, so stay put, okay!

The feisty girl makes a mad dash for the Sacred Tree.

Arisa: Hmm? Wait!

Clay Golems: Oooo!

Clay golems rise from the ground at the base of the Sacred Tree.

Feisty Girl: Waaah! What are those things?

Vyrn: Wait, are those—

Lyria: Monsters! They're coming this way!

Arisa: Ah! The girl was warning us about the monsters!

Arisa: We have to save her!

Arisa: Come on, (Captain)! Help me out!

Devoted Friend: Scene 3

The rescued girl had gone to the Sacred Tree to make a gift for her feisty friend, reminding Arisa of her own friendship with Losaria. Sensing Arisa's loneliness, the crew resolves to help her.

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The villagers thank the party for returning the lost child safely.

The party then begins to head toward its next destination.

Lyria: I'm so glad we found that girl safe and sound!

Vyrn: No kidding! But why on earth did she go to the Sacred Tree by herself?

Lyria: Apparently the two girls have always been best friends.

Lyria: But the lost one said she is always relying on her friend. She just wanted to pay her back somehow.

Lyria: So she went to the Sacred Tree to get a feather from a rare bird. She wanted to make a pretty gift for her friend.

Vyrn: Whaaat! We went through all that for a feather?

Arisa: I know how the girl feels.

Lyria: Really, Arisa?

Arisa: Yeah. It reminds me of before.

Arisa: Back when Losaria was always protecting me.

Arisa: I've always wanted to show her how strong I've gotten.

Arisa's voice is tinged with a hint of loneliness.

Vyrn: Hee-hee! Well, we'd better help you find Losaria right away then.

Lyria: That's right! I'm sure Losaria is waiting for you, Arisa!

Arisa: You're right! Thank you, everyone.

Arisa: Let's get going, (Captain)!

Together with her allies from the Sky Realm, Arisa continues searching for her best friend, Losaria.

Even in this unknown world, Arisa continues to be positive for the sake of her friends.