Scenario:Cucouroux - Holding Hands, Always
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Holding Hands, Always
The bedridden Cucouroux feels sorry for worrying her sisters and not being able to continue making the costumes. Silva, who must head out for the crew's last mission prior to Halloween, asks Camieux to take care of Cucouroux. Camieux had already planned on doing so and spares no effort in caring for her beloved sister.
Despite her earnest efforts to prepare for Halloween, Cucouroux succumbed to the rain and caught a cold.
Lying on her bed, the gunsmith remains dismayed at her situation.
Cucouroux: (Halloween's so close, and yet...)
Cucouroux: (Here I am down with a cold, preparations hardly done, and my sisters are worried sick.)
Cucouroux: (If only I'd brought an umbrella with me... Or if I'd just waited until the rain cleared up...)
Camieux: Cucouroux? Are you awake?
Cucouroux: Mng...
Cucouroux: Yeah, I'm up... Sorry for making you worry.
Camieux: Never mind that! Vyrn gave us some apples, so I grated one for you.
Camieux: If you have the appetite, it's best to have a little before taking your medicine.
Cucouroux: Thanks, Cammy. I guess I'll have a bit.
Cucouroux pushes herself to an upright position, and before she can reach for the bowl, Camieux already has a spoonful of grated apple at the ready.
Camieux: Cucouroux, open wide.
Cucouroux: Okay. Aaah...
Camieux: Does that hurt your throat? Would you like some more?
Cucouroux: Sure. It's really yummy, Cammy.
Camieux: Phew... That's a relief!
Camieux: Open wide again.
Cucouroux: Aahhh...
Camieux: Do you want to wipe your sweat, Sis? Let me get you a hot towel.
Cucouroux: No, I think I'll be okay...
Cucouroux: I'm feeling sleepy now... Must be all that grated apple... Don't think I'll be able to change...
Camieux: No problem! Rest easy, Sis! I'll cover you with the blanket!
Cucouroux: Thanks...
Camieux wraps the blanket around her resting sister, making sure she stays warm.
Camieux: Okay, Cucouroux! Just take it easy and rest up!
Cucouroux: I'll do that. I just hope I get better real soon... Good night.
Camieux: Good night and sweet dreams.
Cucouroux: ...
Cucouroux: (I'm supposed to be Cammy's big sis...)
Cucouroux: (But she's the one taking care of me... How the tables have turned...)
Camieux: ...
Lyria: Oh, Camieux! How's Cucouroux doing?
Camieux describes her sister's condition to Lyria and (Captain).
Camieux: She seems to be in pain from the fever... It might take some time for her to get better.
Lyria: I hope the medicine that the doctor prescribed works well for her...
Camieux: (Captain), how are the job requests going?
Camieux: I'm no Cucouroux, but if there's anything I can do to help, please let me know!
Choose: Thanks, but we're just about done!
Lyria: As a result of the hard work your sister put in, we'll all be able to celebrate Halloween as planned!
Camieux: Glad to hear it... Now we just have to hope Cucouroux gets better soon.
Choose: Anything you need help with on your end?
Camieux: We're good for now! Thanks for the apples earlier!
Lyria: Be sure to let us know if you need anything!
Camieux: Appreciate it!
Caring for Cucouroux all the while, they proceed with their final Halloween preparations.
Silva: I'm off then. This is the final mission before we're completely free until Halloween.
Silva: Camieux, I hope you'll continue to keep a close watch on Cucouroux.
Camieux: Of course! You be careful too, Silva.
Silva: ...
Camieux: What's wrong, Sis? Is there something on my face?
Silva: No... Haha, I was just thinking that you're becoming more and more mature every day. The family's raised you well.
Camieux: R-really? That makes me so happy.
Camieux: But I still have a long way to go compared to Cucouroux.
Silva: That gap's smaller than you think. Anyway, I'm counting on you, Camieux.
Camieux: Hehe...
After a gentle pet on Camieux's head, Silva departs with other crew members participating in the mission.
Camieux: Hm... Cucouroux always does so much for me!
Camieux: It's only right that at times like this, I do everything I can to pay her back!
Camieux: I'll make sure she gets better!
Holding Hands, Always: Scene 2
Cucouroux recalls a Halloween years ago when she held on tight to Camieux, afraid that her real parents might snatch her away if they also happened to be out trick-or-treating and spotted them. Camieux remarks that there's nothing to worry about because she's determined to be Cucouroux's dear sister for life.
???: Hm... What do I do here...
Cucouroux: ...
Cucouroux: Cammy?
Camieux: Eep!
Camieux: Oh, Sis... Did I wake you?
Camieux: I turned on the lamp so I could see my hands and needle better. Is it too bright?
Cucouroux: You... stayed here the whole time...
Camieux: Hehe, I was afraid you might need something when you woke up.
Cucouroux: ...
Camieux: Cucouroux?
Cucouroux: I'm so sorry, Camieux...
Camieux: Huh?
Cucouroux: About Halloween...
Camieux: Oh, I was only looking forward to it because you were, Sis...
Camieux: Besides, we can dress up together next year—all three of us!
Camieux: So please just focus on getting better for now.
Cucouroux: I... I made you cry...
Camieux: Huh? But I'm not crying.
Cucouroux: Didn't that blister on your foot hurt?
Camieux: Blister?
Cucouroux: On Halloween...
Camieux: Oh, you mean when I was really little?
Cucouroux: Mm-hm... You had on the pumpkin hat that Mom made you.
Camieux: I remember that! Hehe, Mommy made us matching hats.
Camieux: It made me so happy... When I ended up with a blister, you ended up piggybacking me.
Camieux: Even though you were really small at the time too. I should be the one to apologize...
Cucouroux: No...
Cucouroux: There's something you don't know, Camieux...
Camieux: Cucouroux?
Cucouroux: I made sure we didn't stay in one place... and brought you all over the festival grounds...
Cucouroux: I was afraid of the possibility that your real parents might be there to see you...
Camieux: Huh?
Cucouroux: I wasn't sure... if they were even alive... But in case they were...
Cucouroux: I didn't want my dearest little sister to be taken away... I couldn't let that happen...
Cucouroux: I was so scared...
Camieux: Sis...
Cucouroux: I told myself that if we did run into your real parents...
Cucouroux: I would tell them that you're my family now and that there's no way I'm giving you back.
Camieux: ...
Cucouroux: But I have no right to decide for you...
Cucouroux: The decision should be yours alone, Camieux...
Cucouroux: ...
Cucouroux: I hope you'll find it in your heart to forgive me...
Camieux: ...!
Camieux: Cucouroux.
Cucouroux: Yeah?
Camieux: Even if you didn't want to be my sister anymore, I wouldn't allow it!
Camieux: The Zunderwunder Workshop is my home, and we share the same parents.
Camieux: I'm your little sister for life, Cucouroux! And nothing's ever going to change that!
Cucouroux: Camieux...
Camieux: I think you're feeling especially sentimental right now because of your cold.
Camieux: And the blister wasn't that bad really.
Camieux: More than anything, I had so much fun that Halloween!
Camieux: So much so that I didn't even notice the blister at first.
Cucouroux: Yeah?
Camieux: Uh-huh!
Cucouroux: I didn't know...
Cucouroux: I see...
Cucouroux: Achoo!
Camieux: Eep!
Camieux: You should go back to sleep, Sis! The sooner you recover, the better.
Cucouroux: Okay...
Cucouroux: Hey, Camieux? Is it okay if we hold hands? At least until I fall asleep?
Camieux: Of course!
Cucouroux: Thanks, Camieux...
Camieux: No, thank you! Pleasant dreams, Sis.
Cucouroux: Mm... Good night, Camieux...
Holding Hands, Always: Scene 3
The fully recovered Cucouroux is elated to see that her sisters have completed her costume and vows to complete theirs in return next year. Promising to enjoy Halloween together for years to come, the sisters head out for a night of fun.
The day of Halloween finally arrives.
Cucouroux: I'm back and ready for action!
Lyria: Thank goodness, Cucouroux! You look so much better!
Cucouroux: (Captain), Lyria, sorry for making you guys worry.
Cucouroux: Even though things got pretty busy, I couldn't help much because of my cold.
Vyrn: Nah, it's all good! Most of the busywork was already done by the time you got sick anyway.
Vyrn: Now that you're all better, you ought to get out there and enjoy yourself!
Lyria: And we have a bagful of candy for you to take!
Cucouroux: Ooh, this is going to be fun!
Cucouroux: It's just a shame I didn't get to finish my costume on time... I suppose I'll check out everyone else's costumes as references for next year.
Camieux: Cucouroux!
Cucouroux: Ah! Cammy, where'd you—
Camieux: You have to see this!
Camieux excitedly lays out the item in her arms.
Cucouroux: Isn't this...
Lyria: Wow! What an adorable costume!
Vyrn: You made this yourself? That's some impressive handiwork!
Cucouroux: ...!
Silva: Camieux, can you not run off like that? I looked all over for you.
Camieux: Sorry, Silva... I couldn't help myself...
Flashing a smile at the gleeful Camieux, Silva hands a hat to Cucouroux.
Cucouroux: Cammy, Silva...
Camieux: We managed to finish your costume, Cucouroux!
Silva: I only helped a bit; Camieux did most of the work.
Camieux: Hehe... I mean, I only put the finishing touches on what Cucouroux had already done.
Camieux: I'm sorry Silva and I didn't get to make ours, but...
Camieux: Ergh!
Silva: Ngh!
Cucouroux pulls both sisters in for a tight and loving embrace.
Cucouroux: ...
Cucouroux: Cammy, Silva! I love you so much!
Cucouroux: Thank you for putting up with my selfish request!
Cucouroux: But...
Silva: Cucouroux...
Camieux: C'mon, Cucouroux! We're sisters for a reason!
Cucouroux: Cammy...
Camieux: Go ahead and try it on!
Silva: We'll have to adjust it if it's too tight or too loose.
Silva: And we want to do that ASAP, or Halloween will be over before we know it.
Cucouroux: You're right! You're absolutely right!
Cucouroux: I'll be right back with the costume on!
Camieux: Yawn...
Silva: You did well, Camieux.
Camieux: Hehe...
Cucouroux's Voice: Tada!
Lyria: Aw, what a cute witch!
Vyrn: So I heard you guys came up with the design together? That's pretty cool. Fits you to a tee, Miss Gunsmith!
Cucouroux: Heheh, I incorporated a bunch of ideas from them!
Camieux: Is it easy to move around in, Sis?
Cucouroux: Sure is! Just look at me go!
After gracefully spinning in place, Cucouroux embraces her little sister once more.
Cucouroux: Love you, Camieux. This is the best Halloween costume ever!
Camieux: Hurray!
Cucouroux: We'll get your costume and Silva's costume done next year for sure!
Cucouroux: The next Halloween will be our chance to dress up together! It's a promise.
As Cucouroux extends her pinky, Camieux appears to be deep in thought.
Cucouroux: Cammy?
Camieux: Um, Cucouroux...
Camieux: Not just next year, but I also want to be with you the year after next, and after that... and every year after that!
Cucouroux: ...!
Camieux: Is that... not okay?
Cucouroux: ...
Cucouroux: It's more than okay!
Cucouroux eagerly wraps her pinky around her timid little sister's.
(Captain) and Silva exchange a pleasant smile, pleased to see the siblings get along so well.
Silva: No one will have treats left to give if we don't get a move on soon.
Silva: Cucouroux, Camieux, ready to head out? (Captain), Lyria, Vyrn, I hope you'll come too.
Lyria: Sure!
Cucouroux: If people run out of treats, we can always resort to tricks...
Cucouroux: But I'd rather have something tasty to remember this day!
Camieux: Me too! Let's go, Sis!
Clad in her new witch costume, Cucouroux grips Camieux's hand and sets out for a night of trick-or-treating.
Though their hands are larger than the time they toured festival grounds together many years prior, the strength of their sisterly bond is as firm as ever.