Scenario:Auld Lang Syne 2016 - Year's End - Poisons Undone - Episode 2

Auld Lang Syne 2016 - Year's End - Poisons Undone - Episode 2

Andira and company enter the cave to the Joya, where they run into Dvesha, the embodiment of rage. Furious that he couldn't attend the shrine maiden performance, Dvesha begins to bring down the cave, sending Andira and the crew into action.

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After checking the map, the crew finds its way to the cave leading to the shrine.

The crew advances cautiously, only to be startled by an angry scream.

???: I have had it up to here with everything!

???: Unacceptable! Absolutely unacceptable!

Vyrn: It sounds like another one of those weirdos... Is he screaming to himself?

Lyria: He sounds really angry. Another one of the three poisons?

Andira: Yeah, it sounds like this one's Dvesha. Hatred and rage have taken hold of him.

Dvesha: Huh? What're you jerks starin' at?

Vyrn: Uh-oh! We've been spotted!

Lyria: We'd like to pass through here, if that's okay!

Dvesha: Oh, you would, would you? And you've got a Divine General with you? There's no way in hell I'm letting you through!

Andira: I had a feeling you'd say that. Looks like this calls for another show of force. As a descendant of the Monkey King, I hereby—

Dvesha: All right, lemme give you a chance!

Dvesha: If you really wanna get through here, then hand over one o' those special tickets to the New Year's Gala!

Andira: Huh? Special ticket? New Year's Gala?

Dvesha: Don't act like you don't know! It's a singing, dancing, shrine maiden extravaganza!

Dvesha: A special ticket guarantees front row seats!

Andira: Well, if it'll let us skip the part where we fight you... Where can we buy one?

Dvesha: Buy one? You just don't get it, do you? You gotta win a raffle to get your hands on one!

Dvesha: I got one last year, but this time I got screwed! Nobody's a bigger believer in the shrine maidens than me! Nobody!

Vyrn: So basically you're upset you lost a raffle. Got it.

Lyria: It seems like he might be too angry to bother with us, at least.

Andira: Hey, you're right... He's so caught up in his own worldly desires, he pretty much forgot we're here.

Andira: I'll just sneak over here, and—

Dvesha: Grraaah! Is nothing fair in this world?

Vyrn: Whoa! He's got earthquake-inducing rage powers?

Lyria: Oh no! If this keeps up, the cave's going to collapse!

Andira: When Joya's power meets rage of this caliber, the result is beyond human comprehension!

Vyrn: Hold on a minute! He's that ticked off?

Andira: So it goes. Let's get to it, (Captain)!

Auld Lang Syne 2016 - Year's End - Poisons Undone - Episode 2: Scene 2

Even after returning to his senses, Dvesha can't help but feel remorse over his inability to see the shrine maiden performance. To cheer him up, Lyria and Andira sing and dance for him, allowing the crew to move forward with a clear conscience.

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The crew defeats Dvesha and prevents the cave from collapsing.

Even after returning to his senses, however, Dvesha can't help but feel remorse over his inability to see the New Year's Gala.

Dvesha: Sob... That concert is the only reason I have to live.

Dvesha: I scrimped and saved, working hard every day for the opportunity to cheer for my maidens from the front row.

Dvesha: Sigh... What do I do now?

Vyrn: Hmm... You're really bummed out about this, huh?

Lyria: There's going to be another concert, isn't there? You just have to do your best to make it to the next one!

Dvesha: I can't... I'm a watcher of the Joya. This is the only time of year I can take a day off.

Dvesha: I'll have to wait two whole years for my next chance, and I'm not sure I have it in me...

Andira: Oh, okay. I didn't realize you had such an important job. You do deserve better.

Lyria: Yeah... This isn't just a concert. It's the one time a year you get to have fun!

Vyrn: Now I get it. This is the only chance you get to recharge!

Vyrn: Oh, I know! It's not a perfect replacement, but what if we had Lyria sing for you?

Lyria: Huh? You want me to—

Vyrn: You like singing, don'tcha? Why not see if you can cheer this guy up?

Lyria: B-b-but!

Lyria: T-thank you for everything! You're my most cherished treasure! One, two, three! I love you!

Vyrn: Nice, Lyria! You knocked it out of the park!

Andira: You're really good at this, Lyria!

Lyria: Hee hee... Are you feeling better now?

Dvesha: Yeah, I am... Thanks.

Dvesha: If I had to be honest though...

Dvesha: I'm a fan of the maidens first and foremost. As in: maidens plural. The ensemble part is everything. A solo act just doesn't have the same magic...

Vyrn: Is that so? I guess beggars can be choosers...

Vyrn: Oh well! You can take it from here, Andira!

Andira: Huh? What am I supposed to do?

Vyrn: You can create mirror images of yourself, right? That means you can create your own ensemble!

Lyria: If it's okay with you, I'd like to help out too! Let's do our best to put this poor man back on his feet!

Andira: That's really not what my powers are for!

Andira 1: Okay, everyone... Let's give it our all.

Dvesha: Whoa...

Andira 2: Let's see... Swing your arms out. Step and turn...

Dvesha: This is it! This is what I wanted to see!

Andira 3: All right. Ready to sing?

Andira begins to nervously sing the tune Lyria taught her while her spectral ensemble dances.

Andiras: T-thank you for everything! You're our most cherished treasure! One, two, three! We love you!

Dvesha: Whooo! Yeah!
Whooo! Yeah!

Lyria: Yay! That was super wonderful, Andira!

Vyrn: Yup! And now that our downer Dvesha over here is in high spirits again, we can push forward with a clear conscience!

Dvesha: You were amazing, Lady Andira! Encore! Encore!

Andira: Huh?