Scenario:Charlotta - Vow to Protect

Vow to Protect

Charlotta has been waking up especially early as of late to keep up her rigorous training regimen—all in preparation to fend off the Six Dragons, which Lindwurm preordained would one day be a grave threat to the crew.

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Charlotta: Mng...

Charlotta has been waking up at the crack of dawn lately.

Charlotta: Yawn... I need to get ready...

While rubbing her drowsy eyes, Charlotta grabs a few small jars and brushes from the shelf and lays them out on the table.

With a brush in hand, she draws something onto her body.

Charlotta: "Towering giant who rends the earth, grant me strength unbridled."

Charlotta: "Overseer of the raging tempest, make me swift in all movement."

Each incantation fades away moments after she draws them. She asks for various boons, ranging from increased strength and speed to improved durability of skin and bone.

Charlotta: Okay, I'm ready to start the day.

Charlotta: Persistence is key... Finding the will to keep going is just as important as the training itself!

Despite her words, however, Charlotta had occasionally taken her training too far in the past and injured herself.

She always saw the downtime as a chance to take in the motivational advice of her crewmates so that she would not lose her edge.

Charlotta: Now then...

As the sky begins to brighten up for the day, she combines a variety of herbs and medicine and pours them into a cup.

Charlotta: Just one more thing...

Charlotta's expression is one of grave determination as she stares down at the black, goopy liquid before her.

Charlotta: Glug!

She guzzles down the secret tonic that she's made a part of her daily training ritual.

Charlotta: Urk! As nutritional as it may be, this is quite literally a very bitter pill to swallow...

Charlotta: I'll have to ask Cagliostro for advice on improving the flavor!

Grimacing at the bitterness remaining on her tongue, Charlotta puts on her armor.

Charlotta: 335, 336, 337!

Charlotta does not waste a second, beginning her practice swings the moment she steps onto the deck. From an overhead stance, she brings the sword down to her line of sight.

Vyrn: Yawn... Up to your usual mornin' practice, Charlotta?

Charlotta: (Captain), Vyrn! Good morning! I try not to miss a single day!

Vyrn: Looks like you've been goin' harder than ever at it lately though, while most of us are still in bed.

Charlotta: (Captain) previously spoke of a looming threat...

Charlotta: A golden true dragon manifested to test (Captain)'s strength...

Charlotta: And spoke of the Six Dragons who may attack...

Vyrn: Oh yeah, someone's apparently got it out for (Captain). We haven't heard anything since then though.

Charlotta: The Six Dragons who exist beyond the boundaries of nature... There is no telling when they may show up.

Vyrn: True Sparkly was as tough as they come. To think there're six more that might be even stronger gives me the chills.

Charlotta: I concur. That is why I must prepare myself for whatever may come.

Vyrn: Boy, is it a good thing you're on our side.

Charlotta: No matter who our opponent may be, I've decided I have no intention of losing.

Vyrn: "Decided"? Since when?

Charlotta: Not too long ago, a number of us fought to protect a village...

Charlotta: Gwaah!

Sevastien: Madam!

Charlotta: Cough!

Charlotta: I struggled to keep up with the enemy and suffered a deep wound—neither of which should have happened in the first place...

Vyrn: Yeah, we had monster hordes comin' out the wazoo... Didn't know you were still hung up about that.

Charlotta: What meaning is there in a holy knight who fails to protect others? I couldn't be more ashamed of myself!

Charlotta: I swore upon my oath as a holy knight to defend the people from all who would do us harm.

Charlotta: If the Six Dragons are targeting (Captain), then I shall steel myself for the encounter to come.

Charlotta: Whatever it takes...

Vyrn: ...

The wounds of a previous battle have left a deep mark on Charlotta, and the crew knows not the words to comfort her.

A show of compassion could end up hurting her instead. Fortunately, the tense mood does not persist for long.

Charlotta: ...!

For Charlotta's stomach soon begins to rumble.

Vyrn: Lemme guess... You haven't had breakfast yet?

Charlotta: How embarrassing... I meant to satisfy my appetite upon completion of morning practice...

Vyrn: No problem, we'll have your portion ready on the table. So come eat with us when you're done here.

Charlotta: Understood! I only have 163 swings left to go!

Vyrn: Yep! Take your time!

Charlotta resumes her swings as (Captain) and Vyrn head belowdecks.

Charlotta: 338, 339, 340...

Charlotta: (I didn't mean to make them worry.)

Charlotta: 423, 424, 425...

Charlotta: (I must be strong in both mind and body... to repay the crew's kindness!)

Charlotta: 441, 442, 443...

Charlotta: (Yes, no matter who our opponent may be...)

Charlotta: 500!

Charlotta: (I must always be ready to defend (Captain) with my azure blade!)

Charlotta: You will meet your match, Six Dragons!

Holding high a sword that matches her height, Charlotta raises her voice with conviction.

When the time comes, the Six Dragons will not find her an easy target.