Scenario:Charlotta - Sun Scream

Sun Scream

It's Charlotta's very first day at the beach. The sun, the sea, the sand, all the grown-up crew members—everything is new and exciting. Lessons on how to increase one's grown-uptitude abound.

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(Captain), Charlotta and the crew are on vacation in Auguste.

For Charlotta, having lived with snow for most of her life, everything is new and exciting under the warm Auguste sun.

Charlotta: Now, where shall I start. Hmm, how about some tropical punch!

With a hand shading her eyes, she scans the beach for a place to get a drink.

Charlotta: Hm? Who's that?

She spies Izmir staring at the waves a short way off.

Izmir: So this... is the sea... Curious.

Charlotta: Izmir. She's from a rather snowy land as well, if memory serves...

Izmir: I never imaged such a place could exist. Not even in my dreams.

In stark contrast to the excited Charlotta, a serene Izmir ponders the scene quietly.

The queen of ice, fair as snow, stares into the distance. The air around her seems cool, still, and mysterious.

Charlotta: Wow! She's like a real grown-up!

Charlotta: Oh! I need to calm down, wouldn't want to seem childish. Good thing no one saw that.

Just as Charlotta recovers from her outburst of childlike excitement, she spots someone else.

Lyrn: Gwaar!

Dyrn: ...!

Lyrn: ...!

Charlotta: Zooey?

The maiden and her dragons splash around in the sea, the brilliant sun making her smooth skin glisten.

Charlotta: What a wonderful skin tone she has!

Charlotta: I wish I could have a suntan like that!

Lyria: Charlotta! What's wrong? You're not going in for a dip?

Charlotta: Oh. Well, um... You see...

Charlotta: Ah, yes! I almost forgot! All of you, wait just a moment!

Lyria: Hm? What for?

Charlotta: One must always be sure to stretch before swimming!

Charlotta: Wouldn't want to get a cramp, now would we? Especially not while we're in the water!

Charlotta: That's what I thought! Now, let's start warming up!

Vyrn: Well, if you put it that way! Sure!

After (Captain) and the company finish some light aerobics, they set off for the sea.

Vyrn: C'mon, Charlotta! What're you waitin' for!

Charlotta: Y-you can't just dive in! You have to go in slowly. To get your body used to the temperature of the water.

Lyria: I see! All right, we'll go in slowly then! Nice and slow... Baby steps—

Lyria: Eek! There's something squishy in the water!

Jellyfish Monster: ...

Lyria: Aah!

Vyrn: Ack! A jellyfish monster! What's it doing this close to the shore!

Charlotta: Careful! It's poisonous!

Vyrn: We gotta take that thing out before it stings someone!

Charlotta: At the ready, (Captain)!

Sun Scream: Scene 2

Charlotta reveals that, although she's been looking forward to this vacation, she feels intimidated by the waves. She resolves to overcome her fears, and tries to do so by charging headfirst at the sea. The endeavor ends in her defeat at the wrath of a large wave, leaving her in tears.

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Charlotta: Lyria, are you all right? Did the jellyfish sting you at all?

Lyria: No, I'm fine. Luckily I didn't step on its tentacles.

Vyrn: Whew. All's well that ends well. Now, let's get in the water already.

Charlotta: Ah. Um...

Lyria: Charlotta?

Charlotta: Y-you're right... L-let's go then..

Charlotta: Eep!

Vyrn: Hm? Something wrong?

Lyria: Charlotta... Could it be that you're afraid of the water?

Vyrn: What? I thought you were looking forward to it!

Charlotta: ...

Charlotta: It's true... It'd be a lie if I said those waves weren't somewhat intimidating...

Never before had Charlotta seen an ocean up close.

Though fascinated by it, her knowledge of the sea has been accumulated solely through reading and study.

This is a piece of the world she has never imagined. She stands still, daunted by the vastness of it all.

Vyrn: Heh! Never thought I'd see you afraid of something!

Charlotta: It's still too early to say that!

Charlotta: To fear the unknown is nothing out of the ordinary.

Charlotta: However, to overcome that fear is what it means to grow up!

Vyrn: Whoa, hey. You don't push yourself, okay? Wouldn't want you drowning out there.

Charlotta: No. This is a path I must walk if I am to ascend the steps of maturity.

Charlotta: Have at you, sea!

She dashes toward the sea with all her might.

However, a large wave moves to oppose her, and it soon towers above her head.

Lyria: Wait! Charlotta! Come back!

Charlotta: Wha?

Charlotta: Blgluglgulug!

Lyria: Charlotta!

Vyrn: Whoa! She okay?

Charlotta: Cough, cough!

Charlotta: Cough!

Charlotta: Achoo!

Charlotta: Waaah! My nose hurts!

Sun Scream: Scene 3

Ocean, meet your match! Charlotta dons a suit of swim rings and challenges the waves to an epic duel. After hours of playing in the water, Charlotta realizes she's been thoroughly baked by the sun. It seems what she slathered on herself this morning was not sunscreen but tanning oil. Deep in the throes of her first sunburn, Korwa and Izmir help relieve her pain.

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Charlotta: I can see it clearly now.

Charlotta: If I can just get the timing right, I'll be able to overcome them. They won't get the best of me next time.

Charlotta is planning out her strategy against the waves as she enjoys some grilled squid at the beach house.

Lyria: Well, the waves aren't always that large. You just happened to get a really big one. If you stay at the edge of the water, it won't be that bad—

Charlotta: No, Lyria. The waves are not to be underestimated.

Charlotta: One wrong step and it can suck you right in and wash you away.

Charlotta: A plan! That's what I need!

Just then they hear other crew members enjoying their time at the beach.

Danua: Floaty...

Danua: Water... donut...

Hansel: Yes... Yes, yes... Danua says she wants to floaty float on the waves with a water donut.

Charlotta: Water donut?

Sara: Graphos, once we're done with the castle, how about we go play in the water? We'll use the floaty!

Graphos: ...!

Sara:

Charlotta: That's it... Floaty rings!

Lyria: Pardon?

Charlotta: Oh ho ho! Lyria, (Captain), I've got it!

Vyrn: Huh? Got what?

Charlotta: Tell the cook that the squid was delicious! Now, if you'll excuse me, I have preparations to make!

Charlotta: Go ahead into the water without me. I'll join you later!

Vyrn: Hm? Uhh, okay. See you later then, I guess.

Lyria: All right! We'll be playing around there!

Charlotta: Understood! Until then!

Charlotta: (Captain)! Lyria! Vyrn!

Vyrn: Hm? Sounds like Charlotta's—

Vyrn: Wha! What is that?

Charlotta: Apologies for the wait. It took some time to get my floaty just right.

Lyria: Oh my gosh! It's like a floaty dress!

Charlotta: Mwahaha. Waves, prepare to be conquered.

Vyrn: Hey, you sure that's gonna work?

Charlotta: Only one way to find out! Chaaarge!

With her "floaty ring" donned, Charlotta charges at the sea once again.

Charlotta: Yes! This is going to—

Charlotta: Aaah!

Lyria: Oh no ! She's toppled over!

Vyrn: I knew this would happen!

Charlotta: I'm not giving up that easily! One more time! Hrraaagh!

...!

An incoming wave washes over the little conqueror and pulls the floaty off and away from her with a pop.

Charlotta: No! My floaty!

Charlotta: Oh! I see! The water pushes lighter things away but leaves heavier things behind!

Charlotta: Then all I have to do next is...

Vyrn: Haha! Looks like Charlotta's having fun!

Lyria: Looks like it!

Vyrn: Doesn't seem like she's gonna stop any time soon though.

Lyria: How about we get some drinks while she's at it?

Lyria: Good idea! I'm sure she'll be thirsty too once she's done!

Vyrn: Hey! Charlotta! Ready for a break?

Charlotta: Oh! I didn't realize I'd been at it for so long! Coming!

When she emerges from the water, however, the group gasps.

Vyrn: What!

Charlotta: Ahhh! That certainly was fun! My body feels all hot for some reason though.

Charlotta: I conquered the waves, (Captain)! I really did!

Lyria: Char... Charlotta!

Charlotta: Hm? What's the matter? Why's everyone looking at me like that?

Lyria: Y-your skin!

Charlotta: My skin? What's wrong with it? Let me have a look...

The thoroughly baked potato pulls out a mirror from her bag.

Charlotta: Egad! My skin! I... I...
I love it! I've always wanted a tan!

Charlotta: But how? I even made sure to put on sunblock. And lots of it at that.

After rummaging around her bag, she fishes out the bottle she used earlier and stares at the label: Auguste Tropic Dark Tanning Oil.

Charlotta: Tanning oil? This is Chloe's!

Charlotta: I must have put her bottle in my bag by accident!

Korwa: Oh, there you all are. I've been...
Charlotta, is that you?

Charlotta: Korwa. I've made a very big mistake... I only wanted to achieve new heights of maturity, but...

Izmir: My, what a beautiful tan you have.

Korwa: This is serious though. She's basically been roasting her skin all day.

Korwa: You'll have to take good care of your skin if you don't want it to start hurting. This is your first time, isn't it?

Korwa: Your skin needs to cool off and stay moist right now. Or else...

Charlotta: Actually... I have been feeling a sort of burning sensation... And it's getting stronger.

Lyria: Oh dear!

Charlotta: My... My whole body is starting to hurt.

Korwa: Mmm... Looks like she's sunburnt, all right. Whenever you wear your clothes, sleep, or even move, it's going to hurt.

Charlotta: Gasp! Oh no!

Izmir: Charlotta. Here, I can cool you down. Come closer.

Charlotta: Izmir! Thank you so much!

With a wave of her hand, Izmir summons snow to fall on their little corner of the beach.

Korwa: Wow! Snow in Auguste. You don't see this every day.

Charlotta: Ahhh. It feels great, Izmir.

Izmir: Oh? Would you like me to freeze you then?

Lyria: I-Izmir! You can't!

Vyrn: Hey, hey! No freezin' crewmates on the beach! Or anywhere else!

Izmir: Calm down. I'm only joking. I wouldn't do something like that.

Korwa: You know, sometimes it's really hard to tell when it comes to you.

Charlotta: Owwie... My body feels like it's burning up!

Charlotta: I think I might actually be better off frozen...

Izmir: Hehe. Let me turn up the cold.

Korwa: And let's get some moisturizer on you.

Charlotta: Owwie!

Korwa: Sorry! I was trying to be gentle!

Charlotta: No, no! I should be thanking all of you for helping me.

Charlotta: And here all I wanted was to have a grown-up's vacation. Oh, morning me was such a fool...

With aching pains and burning skin, Charlotta's very first day of vacation comes to an end.