Scenario:Arulumaya - The Fairy Oracle
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The Fairy Oracle
The crew come across the fortune-teller Arulumaya prophesizing on a street corner. Lyria tries to get her to divine the crew's fate, but she refuses. Later, however, she shows up at the Grandcypher and joins the party to see where (Captain)'s future will take the world.
In a certain town, the crew runs into a crowd on a street corner.
Lyria: Wow! That's quite a crowd! What do you think they're doing? Let's go take a look!
Vyrn: Hey! Don't go off on your own, Lyria! We better follow her, (Captain)!
(Captain) and Vyrn plunge into the crowd behind Lyria to find the source of the people's interest: a lone Harvin woman.
???: According to my premonition, this town will be devastated by a raging inferno soon.
Man: Are you serious? Is there anything we can do to prevent it?
???: The fire itself cannot be prevented, but there's no need for worry.
???: So long as you all cooperate with one another, it is possible to minimize the potential damage. You must face this trial together.
Man: Cooperate... Oh, I think I get it! If we all keep an eye out for any fires, then we could prevent them from getting out of control!
The people discuss how to handle what they've learned. The Harvin woman watches them with apparent satisfaction.
Vyrn: She can read the future? I wonder if she's right.
Man: What are you saying? Mistress Arulumaya's predictions are never wrong!
Man: She was right about the landslide the other day and about the crop failure before that. Nobody on any island around here ever doubts her!
Lyria: She sounds like an amazing fortune-teller! Let's see if she can tell us whether we'll make it to Estalucia!
Vyrn: Lyria! And she's off again... Wait up!
Lyria: Hey, Ms. Fortune-Teller! Will you tell our crew's future as well?
Arulumaya: Ah, you...
Arulumaya: I unfortunately cannot assist you. I use my powers for the people, not individuals.
Lyria: I see...
Arulumaya: Besides, spending your days following prophecies robs you of your ability to think.
Arulumaya: What if I told you there are calamities ahead? Would you give up on your journey?
Lyria: No way! We'll go on no matter how hard it gets!
Arulumaya: In that case, there's really no need for my divination. I wish you the best of luck, Lyria.
Lyria: Thank you! But how do you know my name?
Arulumaya: Ah... Well, I can see the present as well as the future.
Lyria: You're amazing! You must be the real deal!
Vyrn: C'mon, Lyria! Stop botherin' her, and let's get back to the airship!
Lyria: What? But I can't go back yet! Hey! Ms. Fortune-Teller!
Arulumaya: Yes, dear? I'd be happy to talk as long as—
Arulumaya: Wait! Y-you're...
Arulumaya gasps the instant she catches sight of (Captain).
Lyria: What's wrong?
Arulumaya: I apologize for my rudeness. Don't mind me.
Arulumaya: It seems that there's nothing I need to tell you right this second.
Vyrn: Thanks for all your time, Ms. Fortune-Teller! Let's head back, (Captain)!
The crew returns to the Grandcypher, but someone comes to call that night...
???: Excuse me, but may I bother you for a moment?
Lyria: Okay! And who might you—Hey! It's you!
Arulumaya: Ah... You're the girl from earlier. I am Arulumaya, the fortune-teller. I have something I would like to discuss with you.
Vyrn: And what do you want? I sure hope you didn't see some horrible future in store for us...
Arulumaya: I am actually not sure about that. Nothing like this has ever really happened before...
Arulumaya: All that I saw was a turning point in (Captain)'s future that could shake the foundations of the world.
Lyria: Shake... the world...
Choose: Surely that's a good thing!
Arulumaya: Haha... You really believe in yourself, don't you?
Arulumaya: That strength, that vigor... Those are very admirable traits.
Choose: Could that be a bad thing?
Arulumaya: How wise you are. And I suspect that very depth of thought will be necessary if you wish to reach the mythical land at the end of the sky.
Arulumaya: You know what it is to be truly brave without falling into recklessness... Your character is deserving of praise.
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Arulumaya: I could not see whether the turning point that awaits you will lead to good or ill...
Arulumaya: Still, I would like to use my power to lead the world in the right direction.
Arulumaya: And I suspect that I might be able to do so at the turning point that awaits you, (Captain).
Arulumaya: I would like to see what happens at that turning point with my own eyes.
Lyria: Um... It's hard understanding what you mean, but are you trying to say you want to join our crew?
Arulumaya: Simply put, yes. There could be no better way for me to reach this turning point than with you.
Choose: You're welcome to come along if you'd like.
Arulumaya: Such magnanimity... I wonder if there is anything you would be incapable of accepting.
Arulumaya: And yet you're still so fragile... I'll guide you until you become strong.
Choose: Bringing a fortune-teller? Too over-the-top!
Arulumaya: How very amusing. I'd argue that your crew is already way over-the-top.
Arulumaya: A little dragon who has a way with words... A girl who controls primal beasts... A journey to Estalucia...
Arulumaya: There's no doubt in my mind that you're all well beyond extraordinary.
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Vyrn: Well, as long as it's okay with (Captain), I don't mind if you join us, Ms. Fortune-Teller.
Arulumaya: Ha-ha. Thank you. Allow me to introduce myself again. I'm Arulumaya, but you can call me Arulu.
Lyria: Wonderful! Welcome aboard, Arulu.
Vyrn: Hey... What's with the sudden change in your tone of voice?
Arulumaya: One's manner of speaking can change the impact of a prophecy on those who hear it.
Arulumaya: I'm always very careful about how I speak when acting as an oracle for the people.
Vyrn: You were putting on an act for them?
Arulumaya: It's like when you talk to your superiors... You have to match your tone to the situation, right?
Arulumaya: I just used the correct oracle voice. Since we're friends now, there's no need to put up walls between us.
Arulumaya: I'm counting on you, (Captain). Whatever path you take, I'll be watching you from close by.
Thus Arulumaya joins the crew, bringing with her frightful sorcery and powers of premonition.
During her travels aboard the Grandcypher, she will go on to encounter things not even she could have predicted.