Scenario:Catura - Leave It to Catura
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Leave It to Catura
Catura announces that she's going to retrieve milk from the Ox Temple for the upcoming holiday party, refusing (Captain)'s offer to come along because she is playing hard to get. The captain gifts her some warm clothes before she leaves, and she sets off with an ecstatic smile on her face.
One chilly winter day just before the holidays...
A sense of joyful anticipation has begun to spread throughout the Grandcypher.
Even at (Captain)'s table, the conversation has turned to the upcoming festivities.
Vyrn: That cream stew we had at the holiday party last year sure was tasty.
Lyria: And the shortcake was delicious too! I ended up eating way too much.
Vyrn: Guess it's about time for us to start preppin' for this year's shindig, huh?
Lyria: Yeah. For good food, you need good ingredients!
Vyrn: Haha. I was talkin' about the decorations and stuff too, but I can't argue with that.
Vyrn: Hey, (Captain). We'd better place an order with the Knickknack Shack soon—
Catura: Miiilk!
With a shout, Catura makes a sudden entrance.
Vyrn: Cow Prints? What's up with you?
Ambling over to them slowly, she puffs out her chest with pride.
Catura: They say the two most important things for a holiday feast... are milk and dairy, right?
Vyrn: Huh? I've never heard that before...
Catura: You need bechamel sauce for the stew and whipped cream for the cake... and you can't make those without milk, right?
Catura: Butter is a must-have for a meal... plus melted cheese for the pizza... and of course, everyone loves ice cream...
Catura: Moohoohoo... A fun-filled holiday party begins and ends with milk...
Lyria: Wow, I never thought about it like that! Milk really is amazing!
Catura: (Captain)... Would you let me be in charge of this part?
Catura: I'll go get us some tasty milk from the Ox Temple ranch...
Vyrn: That'd be great! The milk from your cows is the best of the best!
Catura: Then with that settled... I'll go ahead and make my way to the temple.
Catura: I'll get the cows in good shape... and bring back some milk and dairy products that'll be worthy of using in the holiday dishes.
(Captain) suggests that they all set course for the Ox Temple together.
Catura: Thanks... But I'll be okay on my own...
Catura: The crew has lots to do... like getting things ready for the party, right?
Catura: The holidays are a time for everyone to enjoy... so don't worry about little old me...
Lyria: Are you sure? The Ox Temple's pretty far from here, isn't it?
Catura: It'll be fine... I'll talk to the folks in charge of the cooking to make sure I'm back in time...
Lyria: No, that's not what I meant. Um... You'll be away from (Captain)—
Catura: Well, if you'll excuse me... I'm off to take the ferry ship...
Catura: See you later!
Vyrn: Man, I can't wait! The spread this year is shapin' up to be even better than last year's, huh, Lyria?
Lyria: Yeah, I guess so...
(Captain) stares after Catura as she trots away.
Later, the captain heads into town alone.
Recalling the bitter cold in the north where the Ox Temple is located, the captain has decided to get Catura some warm clothes as a gift.
Shopkeep: Welcome!
Shopkeep: Hehe, I understand. It's hard to decide what type of attire to buy for someone you care about, isn't it?
Shopkeep: After all, the holidays are all about lovers!
(Captain): ...
Catura: The holidays are a time for everyone to enjoy... so don't worry about little old me...
"A time for everyone to enjoy." Catura's carefree smile pops into (Captain)'s head.
Normally Catura would have... No, that's just overthinking things. Or perhaps arrogance rearing its ugly head.
Head shaking back and forth as if to drive away such thoughts, the captain focuses on selecting an outfit.
Moomoo: Moo!
Catura: Yep, all according to plan... Guess it's time to head to the Ox Temple...
Lyria: Catura!
Catura: Oh... What's wrong, Lyria?
Lyria: Um... Why did you make plans that would take you away from (Captain)?
Catura: Hmm? Did I do something... strange?
Lyria: Yeah, I'll say! Just the other day you were going on about how the holidays are for lovers!
Catura: ...
Catura: The truth is... I have a plan...
Lyria: A plan?
Lyria: What! You're avoiding (Captain) on purpose?
Catura: Yeah... It's based on a classic storybook scene... Situation number 423...
Catura: "During these days of separation, I think of you whenever I see a milk bottle... Our time apart makes my love for you grow all the more..."
Lyria: A... milk bottle?
Lyria: Oh, but I do remember hearing that absence makes the heart grow fonder!
Catura: Until now... I've always just charged in head-on, holding nothing back...
Catura: But when it comes to love... if being assertive doesn't work, playing hard to get is another strategy...
Catura: I call this plan... "I'm Off to Fetch Some Milk! Operation Milky Love Story."
Lyria: I see! That's why you offered to go to the ranch alone...
Catura: Oh, but... it's true that I want to bring everyone back some delicious milk...
Catura: If my plan goes well, I have no doubt that I'll be able to spend a wonderful holiday night with (Captain)...
Lyria: So that's what this was all about! I had no idea.
Sharing a nod, Catura and Lyria continue chatting at the docks.
Just before Catura's scheduled departure time, the captain comes rushing up.
Catura: Oh, (Captain)... Did you come to see me off?
Lyria: (Catura! Your tail is wagging like crazy!)
Lyria: (Weren't you going to try backing off this time? You can't seem too happy...)
Catura: (Oh, right... I've got to behave myself...)
Exchanging glances with Lyria, Catura manages to wipe the silly smile off her face.
Catura: You won't be disappointed, (Captain)... I promise the milk will be delicious...
The captain hands Catura a package and urges her to open it.
Catura: O-oh my!
(Captain) had settled on a warm, pretty outfit that seemed like it would suit Catura perfectly.
Catura: Thank you... I'll go change into it right now...
Catura: Moohoohoo... D-does it look okay?
Choose: Absolutely.
Choose: It looks fantastic.
Catura: (Captain)... bought this just for me...
Lyria: (Oh no! Catura, your grin is super obvious!)
Moomoo: Moo, moo!
As Moomoo jumps on Catura's feet, the girl lets out a gasp and forces herself to regain her composure.
Catura: It's almost time for the ship to leave... I'll work hard in my nice, warm, new clothes...
Catura: See you soon...
(Captain) waves farewell to Catura as she boards the ferry ship.
Catura: Sigh... I thought it was all over there for a moment...
Catura: A surprise present of all things... You sure play dirty, (Captain)...
Though Catura sighs, her expression is one of sheer ecstasy.
Catura: I hope Operation Milky Love Story works out...
Moomoo & Milky: Moo!
...!
...!
Catura and her companions wish for the plan's success as they gaze out at the clear, blue sky.
Will the Divine Ox succeed in having her ideal holiday night?