Scenario:Arulumaya - Wishes Left Unspoken
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Wishes Left Unspoken
The crew receives a request from a mayor to find his runaway daughter, but as they prepare to go search for her, the owner of a restaurant tells them to let her go. Arulumaya predicts that the town will fall into turmoil unless the girl returns, so they go after her anyway.
As (Captain) and company take a break at a restaurant, the mayor of the town approaches them in a fluster.
Mayor: Could you be... the renowned fortune-teller, Arulumaya?
Arulumaya: Indeed. You seem quite upset... I see that your daughter has run away.
Mayor: Oh! You knew about my problem before I even told you—so the rumors are true!
Mayor: It's exactly as you say, and I just don't know what to do.
Mayor: I apologize for the sudden request, but... Please find my daughter, skyfarers!
Arulumaya: It seems there will be great turmoil in this town unless the girl returns.
Arulumaya: We must find her quickly. Let's accept his request, (Captain).
Mayor: Oh! Thank you so much! She shouldn't be able to get far on foot. She could even be lost in the mountains...
Arulumaya: I see... And there are a few monsters in the nearby mountains. (Captain), we should hurry.
Restaurant Owner: Excuse me, skyfarers...
Vyrn: Huh? Oh, you're the owner of that restaurant, right? I thought we paid for our food already.
Restaurant Owner: You did, but this isn't about that... I just wanted to ask you not to go after the mayor's daughter.
Lyria: Um... But why wouldn't we?
Restaurant Owner: The mayor arranged for her to marry some influential man from a neighboring town...
Restaurant Owner: She must have been shocked because it was so sudden. I just feel bad for her...
Lyria: I see. What should we do, (Captain)?
Arulumaya: We have to find her, (Captain). If she doesn't return, this town will suffer greatly.
Arulumaya: This might not be what she wants, but she doesn't have the right to inconvenience everyone else with her problems.
Arulumaya: Now let's go. The longer we take, the more likely she is to get attacked.
Wishes Left Unspoken: Scene 2
The crew searches for the mayor's runaway daughter. Arulumaya explains that the girl's marriage will lead two neighboring towns to prosperity. During this explanation, they hear a scream and rush to the source.
Vyrn: Hey, Arulumaya. Why is there gonna be trouble at the town if the mayor's daughter doesn't come back?
Arulumaya: Like that restaurant owner told us, the mayor's daughter is supposed to marry an influential man from another town.
Arulumaya: This will improve the relations between the two towns, and contribute to their mutual prosperity.
Arulumaya: However, if she doesn't return... the relationship between the towns will take a turn for the worse.
Lyria: I see...
Arulumaya: If there is a course we can take that benefits the greatest number of people, we should take that path. I believe that's true justice.
???: Aaaaahh!
Lyria: D-did you hear that? (Captain)! Let's go help!
Wishes Left Unspoken: Scene 3
The crew saves the mayor's daughter. On their way back to town, she listens to stories of the crew's adventures, and says she wishes she could live more freely. As Arulumaya wonders if personal happiness could outweigh the greater good, monsters appear before the crew.
Mayor's Daughter: Thank you! You saved me... I don't know how I can repay you.
Vyrn: Don't worry about it! We're skyfarers here on a request from your father.
Arulumaya: I understand you're opposed to the marriage, but you shouldn't have come to these dangerous mountains alone without so much as a weapon.
Mayor's Daughter: You're right... I'm sorry. I just couldn't sit around as the marriage drew nearer.
Arulumaya: Your father is very worried. Come... Let's go back to town.
Mayor's Daughter: Okay... And I'm sorry for dragging you all into my problems.
Lyria: Are you tired? It's just a little longer until we get there.
Mayor's Daughter: I'm okay, but thank you. Um... If you don't mind, could you tell me about your journeys as skyfarers?
Lyria: Sure! Hmm... Let's see...
Arulumaya: ...
The mayor's daughter happily listens as Lyria recounts stories of her journey.
Lyria: Oh! I feel like I got a little carried away, but what did you think?
Mayor's Daughter: I loved every second of it! It was so exciting. I felt like I was part of your adventures!
Mayor's Daughter: Maybe I can't be like you guys... but I just wish I had more freedom in my life.
Arulumaya: You know, (Captain)...
Arulumaya: I always try to make decisions to help as many people as possible, and the marriage of the mayor's daughter is no exception.
Arulumaya: But when I see her sad like this, I'm not so sure I'm doing the right thing.
Arulumaya: Is it really okay to sacrifice the happiness of one for that of the many?
Mayor's Daughter: Excuse me, Lady Arulumaya. You don't look so well... Is something the matter?
Arulumaya: Oh, no... I'm fine.
Arulumaya: Um... The man you will marry might turn out to be a good husband, so try not to feel too bad.
Mayor's Daughter: Yeah... I was just surprised because it was so sudden. I'll probably be fine.
Arulumaya: You know...
Monster: Groar!
Mayor's Daughter: Eek!
Arulumaya: Ugh! Foul monsters... I won't let you harm the mayor's daughter!
Wishes Left Unspoken: Scene 4
The crew returns the mayor's daughter. Arulumaya sympathizes with her due to the large responsibility she bears. She suggests that the mayor delay his daughter's marriage, but he misinterprets this advice as a prophecy. That night, Arulumaya leans on (Captain) and reveals her self-doubt.
Mayor: Oh! I'm so glad you're back safely... I was so worried! How could you be so selfish?
Mayor's Daughter: Father... I'm so sorry...
Mayor: You might be young, but you're my daughter. You have a responsibility to the people of this town! How could you disregard all of that and run away?
Arulumaya: Mayor, wait. Your daughter just needs a little more time to prepare herself.
Arulumaya: As you say, she's still young.
Arulumaya: Perhaps it would be better to delay her marriage for a little while?
Mayor: Well, if you say so, I would be a fool to do otherwise.
Mayor: Not only have you rescued my daughter, but you've provided a prophecy for me as well... I'm honored.
Arulumaya: Oh, that's not quite what I—
Mayor's Daughter: Lady Arulumaya. Skyfarers. Thank you so much for saving me from the monsters.
Mayor: I'd like to thank you as well... I'll have the reward sent to you shortly. Come, young lady.
Mayor's Daughter: Yes, father.
Arulumaya: Farewell...
Arulumaya: ...
Arulumaya: Ah, it's you. I'm just feeling ashamed of myself...
Arulumaya: That mayor accepted my suggestion because he thought it was a prophecy.
Arulumaya: But it wasn't... I only said it because I felt bad for his daughter.
Arulumaya: And then I wasn't able to tell him that it wasn't a prophecy... I'm such a filthy liar.
Arulumaya: Because I can see the future, I have a greater obligation than most to be fair and just.
Choose: You're a good person, Arulu.
Arulumaya: I wonder if that's true. I always talk about fairness and justice as if I know all about it...
Arulumaya: But I often find myself in doubt like this, and I sometimes don't make the best decisions.
Arulumaya: If I truly want to be a good person, I need to become stronger... Not physically, but mentally...
Arulumaya: You really do accept everyone, don't you? You're a leader of great caliber.
Arulumaya: I suppose that having all these doubts is part of my true nature.
Arulumaya: And that means all I can do is accept it and find the best path from there...
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Arulumaya: I didn't mean to rant like this. I'm sorry, (Captain).
Arulumaya sits down and leans on (Captain).
Arulumaya: I hope you don't mind if I stay like this for a little while.
Arulumaya: You're the only person I would want to do anything like this with, you know.
Arulumaya laughs playfully, but it seems that her worries run deep.
How will she cope with the doubts arising from her ability to see into the future?
Although she might not see it now, the correct path is sure to present itself during her adventures with (Captain).