Scenario:Danua - The Least I Can Do
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The Least I Can Do
Danua wishes to summon the spirits of her murdered family and place their souls into puppets. In order to grant her wish, (Captain) and company travel through a monster-infested forest to a witch's dwelling.
Danua finally opens up to (Captain) and company during their journey, revealing her true purpose in the process.
Danua's wish is to guide her murdered family's souls into puppets.
(Captain) and company head to a forest to visit a witch who can grant Danua's wish.
Vyrn: I hope this one will be a real witch! I'm sick of all the fake magic going on!
Danua: Real...
Hansel: Uh huh... Uh huh...
Hansel: She says... There's no mistake. This is the real deal. By the way, Gretel, is this the right path?
Gretel: Hahaha! It's fine! Totally fine! Just leave it to me! I can just tell, Hansel!
Hansel: You can just tell? That's not reassuring... You're never right about this stuff, Gretel.
Gretel: Excuse me! You're the one that gets lost all the time! Hansel!
Vyrn: Hey, this isn't the time to be fighting! What are you going to do if you get us lost?
Danua: Pebbles...
Hansel: Uh huh... Uh huh...
Hansel: She says... I dropped some pebbles along the way to mark our way back.
Lyria: Wow! Great job, Danua!
Danua: Pat...
Hansel: Uh huh... Uh huh...
Hansel: Danua says... I want the usual as a reward. Go ahead, (Captain).
As directed by Hansel, (Captain) pats Danua on the head.
Danua closes her eyes and appears to concentrate as she purrs with glee.
Danua: Monst-
Hansel: What? What!
Hansel: She says she can sense monsters nearby. Here they come. Get ready!
The Least I Can Do: Scene 2
(Captain)'s party arrive at a house made of candy deep in the forest. A woman, who calls herself a student of the witch the crew seeks, welcomes the party in. Attracted by the smell of candy, monsters appear and a battle ensues.
The party moves through the forest, but gets lost among the indistinguishable scenery.
Vyrn: I'm starving... Can we get some apples up in here?
Lyria: Sigh... I can't walk another step...
Danua: Light...
Hansel: Uh huh... Uh huh...
Hansel: Danua says she sees a light over there. Can you see it, Gretel?
Gretel: I see a house! Hey Hansel! Let's head to the light!
The party walks toward the light and smells a waft of sweetness coming from the house, which, as it turns out, is made entirely of candy.
A roof made of chocolate bars is supported by walls of cake rolls, surrounding candy windowpanes.
Lyria: Wow! I-It's like a dream come true!
Vyrn: That looks good! Hey, can I eat this?
Gretel: Hey! Don't eat that! What if it's poisoned?
Danua: Wait...
Hansel: Uh huh... Uh huh...
Hansel: She says someone's coming.
???: Oh, my! What adorable little children! You wouldn't happen to be guests, would you?
Danua: Witch...
Hansel: Uh huh... Uh huh...
Hansel: She's wondering if you're the witch of the forest.
???: No. I am but her disciple.
Gretel: Perfect timing! Can you let us inside to meet her?
???: Um... She's currently out in the forest, but you're welcome to wait inside!
Vyrn: Thanks a bunch!
Hm?
Hm?
Monster: Grrrr...
Vyrn: All these monsters are attracted to the smell! Hands off the candy!
The Least I Can Do: Scene 3
The witch tries to sacrifice (Captain) and company to summon her own family. Danua frees the binds on her friends and fights the monstrosity the witch has become.
The party enters the witch's house.
The party eats a grand feast prepared by the student while they wait for the witch to return.
Vyrn: Hey, lady. When is that witch coming back?
Witch's Student: Well... I do believe she'll return in a little bit...
Lyria: Yawn... I'm starting to feel sleepy...
Danua: Sleep...
Hansel: Uh huh... Uh huh...
Hansel: Danua says she's starting to get sleepy too.
Vyrn: Yawn... I can't keep my eyes open... (Captain)...
Gretel: Hey! What the hell did you do to Danua? (Captain)! Get a damn grip!
Witch's Student: Heheheh... That's it... Sweet dreams.
Hansel: Looks like we're in hot water, Gretel.
Witch's Student: Oh? What do we have here? Be good little dolls and sleep for me, won't you?
Gretel: Hey, Hansel! Now isn't the ti—mph!
(Captain) and company wake up to find themselves sleeping on a frigid stone floor.
They get up to look around. It's dark. The air is damp. It appears they're in some kind of underground cathedral.
Vyrn: Mmrm... What is this place? Hey! What's with these ropes? I can't move!
Lyria: (Captain)... It's dark and scary... T-there aren't any ghosts here... are there?
Danua: Hazy...
Hansel: Uh huh... Uh huh...
Hansel: Danua says her head feels hazy. How are things on your end, Gretel?
Gretel: Hansel! Never mind that! Do something about these ropes! Hey! Here she comes!
Witch: Hahaha... I am the witch you were looking for. I'll need you to stay still until my forbidden ritual is ready.
Vyrn: Let us go! What are you gonna do with us? Were you lying about being able to infuse dolls with souls?
Witch: I'm sorry for tricking you. But I didn't lie about that. You will become my sacrificial dolls, all so that I may give life to my family once more.
Lyria: Why would you do such a thing?
Witch: Wahahaha! You thought you could use forbidden magic to revive the dead and not have to pay a price?
Witch: Sorry, dear. If it's any consolation, I'm sure you'll be able to see your family on the other side... Well, now... Buh-bye!
Danua: Cut...
In the next moment, Danua's finger begins to emit light. These are the magical strings used to control Hansel and Gretel.
Hansel: Uh huh... Uh huh...
Hansel: Danua says the ropes have been cut.
Gretel: Don't just sit there. Let's get her!
Witch: How unfortunate... I was going to kill you in your sleep to make it painless... But you leave me no choice... Graogh!
Black smoke surrounds the witch, whose body splits in two. From within emerges a terrifying monstrosity.
Vyrn: Uh-oh! This is bad!
Lyria: That looks like it hurts... But we can't lose! Here she comes, (Captain)!
The Least I Can Do: Scene 4
Danua feels down for not being able to summon her family's spirits. While (Captain) looks on, Danua is comforted by Lyria and Vyrn. With hesitation in her voice, she expresses thanks.
After defeating the wicked witch in the underground cathedral, the party returns to the Grandcypher.
Danua looks into the sky with melancholy. Her only wish is to see her family again... even if that means using the dark arts.
Vyrn: You okay, Danua? There's always a next time. Right, Lyria?
Lyria: Yup! I'm sure there's a way to make your wish come true somewhere out there!
Danua: ...
Hansel: You probably want to leave her alone for now.
Gretel: (Captain)'s got the right idea! Just stay by her and silently wait. That's the way to do it!
Vyrn: Listen... we're your friends... so if anything happens, we're there to help!
Lyria: Please don't push yourself too hard. Just let us know if you need help with anything.
Danua: I...
Hansel: Uh huh... Uh huh...
Hansel: Danua says she has something she wants to tell you.
Gretel: Whoa! What is it now?
Danua: Than-
Hansel: Uh huh... Uh huh...
Hansel: Danua wants to thank all of—Gwah!
Gretel: Hansel! Shut up for a second!
Danua: T-thank you... everyone...
Danua digs deep to find what little voice remains and muster the courage to say thank you.
Though her emotional scars have not yet healed, Danua's voice is returning. Little by little... Day by day...