Scenario:Charlotta - No Suffering, No Summer
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No Suffering, No Summer
Charlotta is brimming with excitement for the crew's upcoming vacation. She recruits Chloe and Korwa to help pick out the perfect swimsuit. Several days later, she sinks her toes into the Auguste sands, slathers herself with sunscreen, and skips off to a fun time at the beach. Or so she expects.
Charlotta: A retreat to Auguste?
Charlotta: And at Venera Beach at that! Are we really going? Really, really, really?
With sparkling eyes and mouth agape, Charlotta asks the captain over and over.
Caught off-guard by Charlotta's sudden excitement, (Captain) smiles wryly and nods.
Charlotta: A real grown-up vacation! At a real resort! I can't wait!
Lyria: A grown-up vacation? Sounds exciting when you put it that way!
Vyrn: Uhh. What's that mean though, exactly? You're still playing at the beach all the same, aren't ya?
Charlotta: Vyrn, Vyrn. The ways of adults far differ from that of children!
Charlotta: From what I've read, grown-ups lie in the soft sand under the shade of a parasol, basking in the warm sea breeze, sipping cool tropical punch.
Charlotta: All while reading a book and being lulled to sleep by the sound of waves.
Charlotta: And as the sun sets and the beach is soaked in rays of gold, they stare into the horizon and ponder the beauty of life.
Vyrn: Oh. I just like to make sandcastles and play in the water!
Charlotta: And that's perfectly fitting for a child, Vyrn. A grown-up like me, however, has more mature tastes.
Lyria: Wow. Being a grown-up sounds hard.
Charlotta: And this year I'm going to use this vacation as an opportunity to prove to you all that I'm up to that challenge!
Charlotta: Just because I like Little Skyfarer Lunches doesn't mean I'm a child! You'll see!
With a huff and puff, the little commander asserts her claim.
Suddenly, her ears prick up. She hears a group of crew members chatting not too far off.
Korwa: Ahh, Auguste! It's been forever! Gotta finish this project so I can hit the beach and really relax!
Carren: The sun, the sea, the beach. You know what that means! New swimsuits! I wanna get a bikini!
Izmir: Auguste... Swimsuits?
Carren: Yeah! It's what people wear when they go to the beach! I guess this'll be your first time wearing one, Izmir.
Korwa: Hmm. You know what, Carren? I think I've got just the palette for you. Some warm, cheerful colors should be perfect!
Izmir: Warm... Cheerful? That sounds... interesting.
Korwa: Don't worry, Izmir. I'll whip up a little something for you too! You're going to love it.
Lyria: Hear that, Charlotta? They're talking about swimsuits!
Charlotta: Swimsuits?
Charlotta: Oh! Swimsuits!
Charlotta: That's right! I need one myself.
Charlotta: However, a swimsuit for grown-ups...
Charlotta: Hmm, what would that be like I wonder...
Chloe: Hey, guys! What's up? (^_^)
Lyria: Oh, Chloe! Charlotta was just saying she needs to get a swimsuit.
Charlotta: Chloe! Excellent timing!
Chloe: ಠ_ಠ
lolwut? What's going on?
lolwut? What's going on?
Charlotta: You see, I don't quite know what makes a swimsuit look... grown-up.
Charlotta: I'd be much obliged if you could help me find a swimsuit fit for a lady!
Chloe: Say no more, chickadee. I'm your girl. \ (•◡•) /
Charlotta: Really? Oh, thank you so much! I am in your debt!
Lyria: I'm sure that with Chloe around you're bound to find a great swimsuit!
Charlotta: Without a doubt! Onward, Chloe! Today we quest for swimwear!
Chloe: kk
Let's go see what's hot in 'Guste rite now! ᕕ(ᐛ)ᕗ
Let's go see what's hot in 'Guste rite now! ᕕ(ᐛ)ᕗ
Korwa: Did someone say swimsuit? Charlotta, are you looking for one?
Chloe: Korwa! Wanna come with? =D
Charlotta: Gasp! Two
swimsuit advisors? And one's a fashion designer at that!
Korwa: Oh, I hope I'm not intruding.
Korwa: It's just that I happen to be going to town to get some fabric. I was thinking we might as well all go together.
Charlotta: No, no, please! I'd like nothing more! Let's go!
Chloe: Hrm... One-pieces and tankinis are cute and all, but nothing says fun in the sun like a bikini, amirite? (*´ω｀*)
Charlotta: A bikini!
Charlotta: Well, I... I'm not sure if I can wear something like that.
Korwa: Hmm. Something that's mature while still a little cute. If that's the case...
Korwa: Ah, how's this?
Charlotta: Korwa! That's a little too daring, don't you think? It's more like a... a bunch of strings rather than a swimsuit.
Chloe: ROFL! Isn't showing some skin the whole point tho? xD
Charlotta: I... I'm not too sure if I can do that...
Korwa: Well, you can't be walking around in layers of cloth, either. Not if you want to stay cool enough to enjoy your vacation.
Chloe: Gotta look hot if you wanna stay cool. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Charlotta: Is that so...
To avoid the crowd, Vyrn, Lyria, and (Captain) are watching the girls from a slight distance away.
Vyrn: Haven't seen Charlotta panicking like that in a while.
Lyria: Hehe, I'm looking forward to seeing her in her swimsuit!
As if on cue, she appears.
Charlotta: Whew...
Charlotta: Ah, there you three are.
Lyria: Charlotta? You're done already?
Charlotta: Not yet. Chloe and Korwa are still picking out a few more items for me.
Vyrn: Uhh, shouldn't you be part of that conversation?
Charlotta: No. I'll be trying out their current batch of suggestions for now.
The group's eyes fall to the tangle of swimsuits in Charlotta's hands.
Lyria: Are you sure you're all right? You seem tired.
Charlotta: I... I'm fine. I've been through times more trying than this.
Charlotta: It's just that I've never been out shopping with other girls before. I still need time to get used to it.
Vyrn: Well, if you say so. As long as you're okay.
Charlotta: All my life I've been so focused on training and growing stronger.
Charlotta: And now, for the first time ever, I'm shopping with friends like a normal girl. It's... It's fun.
Charlotta: They've gone out of their way to help me look as grown-up as I can be. I can't let their efforts be for naught.
Korwa's Voice: Charlotta! Could you come here for a minute! I found a good one!
Charlotta: Coming!
Chloe: OMG! This! So perfect for you! (♡ ◡ ♡)
Chloe: And you've got to accessorize it with this. Totes. Adorbs.
Korwa: I like it! Maybe add a little bit of ribbon over here... Switch it up a little over there...
Korwa: Mhmm. Yep, this is it. This is the one!
Vyrn: Whoa, whoa. Wait a sec. Shouldn't Charlotta be the one to decide? It's her swimsuit, right?
Korwa: But it's perfect for her!
Chloe: It's perfect. Trust us. (⌐■_■)
Charlotta: I... I trust you!
Charlotta: If the both of you say it's perfect, then it's perfect!
Lyria: I agree! I'm sure you'll look great in it, Charlotta!
Vyrn: If you say so.
Several days later the crew sets foot on the softest sands in Auguste:
Venera Beach.
???: (Captain)!
Charlotta: So? What do you think?
Charlotta: Wha! A-adorable?
Charlotta: D-don't baby me! I-I'm not a child!
Charlotta: But I... Well, thank you. I'll take that as a compliment. Ahem... N-no, I'm not blushing.
Charlotta: Oho! (Captain) You really think so, do you now?
Charlotta: I never thought the day would come when I'd hear you say that to me.
Charlotta: Thank you! I'm very glad to hear that! It seems my grown-uptitude is indeed growing higher by the day!
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Charlotta: I must say I'm quite fond of it myself! And I owe it all Korwa and Chloe!
Lyria: Hehe! You look wonderful!
Charlotta: You're too kind!
Charlotta: But the battle has only just begun. This summer vacation I shall reach heights of grown-uptitude never before attained!
Lyria: Oh, y-you will?
Charlotta: Indeed. I've overcome the trial of shopping and have thus obtained my first bikini.
Charlotta: And this being my very first holiday with the crew...
Charlotta: I'll be sure to impress upon all of you just how much of a grown-up I really am!
Vyrn: Sigh. Again with all this I'm a grown-up stuff. Anyway, are we all set? Let's get going!
Charlotta: Ah! Wait!
Charlotta: I need to put on my sunblock first!
Charlotta takes out a bottle from her bag.
Charlotta: Chloe might want a tan, but my skin's far too sensitive for that. It gets red and starts to sting if I try to sunbathe.
Lyria: Sounds painful! We wouldn't want that to happen!
Charlotta: Indeed we don't. I hope you won't mind waiting a moment while I apply it.
As they wait for Charlotta to finish, Lyria hums a tune while (Captain) and Vyrn play a game of tic-tac-toe in the sand.
Charlotta: Right! All set and ready for a grown-up vacation!
Vyrn: That's the spirit! Now let's go have some fun!
Having completed her preparations, Charlotta skips off to the beach.
But she is unaware of the grave mistake she has just committed...