Scenario:Elea - I Want to Be Like You
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I Want to Be Like You
The Ditoria Knights are rebuilding in the aftermath of their feud with the Eligoth Knights, and on the eve of the crew's departure, Elea shares a drink with Elsine. Recognizing that Elea wants to understand the positive effect the crew had on Yuisis's personal growth, Elsine and Icas encourage her to join the crew. The following day, Elea formally asks to travel with (Captain) and the others.
Arrogante's scheme for vengeance has been snuffed out, and the Ditoria Knights are embarking on a fresh start with Yuisis as their boss.
Yuisis wants Elea, Elsine, and Icas to help oversee the progression of the new Ditoria.
The three former adversaries promise to aid Yuisis in rebuilding the family.
The estate of the former Luceria Knights still shows visible scars from the factional dispute.
Elea is among the family members working to pick up the pieces.
Elea: Phew... That about does it for this area. Next I'll remove the rubble pile that's blocking the southwest corner.
Ditoria Knight: Please get some rest, Lady Elea. Let us handle the manual labor...
Elea: Your concern is misplaced. I share the same drive to see this operation to completion as the rest of you.
Ditoria Knight: Oh, Lady Elea!
Lyria: We're back!
Yuisis: Elea, we placed an order at the Knickknack Shack for all the items on your list.
Yuisis and the crew are also doing what they can to help rebuild the Ditoria Knights.
Elea: Thank you.
Elea: I appreciate you staying back to help with everything, but...
Elea: You shouldn't have to delay your journey because of us. We can get by on our own.
Vyrn: It's all good! The more hands on deck, the faster the job'll get done.
Yuisis: Yeah, Vyrn's right on the money.
Yuisis: Besides, I'd be an irresponsible boss to delegate tasks and not lift a finger.
Elea: Finally embracing your title, huh? Haha, I'm impressed.
Yuisis: Thanks.
Yuisis: Couldn't have honed my leadership skills without you and (Captain) though.
Yuisis can't contain her smile.
There's something about that smile that transfixes Elea's gaze.
Elea: ...
Vyrn: Boy, you guys got a ton of cleaning done while we were out shoppin'.
Yuisis: That's what you get with Elea runnin' the show.
Yuisis: She's capable and has a strong sense of responsibility.
Yuisis: With Elea supervisin' things while I'm away, I'll have nothin' to fear.
Elea: ...
Yuisis: Hm? Elea?
Yuisis is about to comment on Elea's reservedness when two more people enter the conversation.
Elsine: Mm-hm. Just leave everything in Elea's capable hands. Nothing could possibly go wrong.
Yuisis: El? Why do you look so grumpy?
Icas: Ahaha, don't mind her. She's been bit by the jealousy bug.
Icas: El thinks you're putting all your faith in Elea and Elea alone.
Elsine: Icas!
Yuisis: Ah, that explains it.
Yuisis: Come on, El, I haven't forgotten how dependable you are either.
Yuisis: After all, you've been goin' around helpin' residents procure the goods they need.
Elsine: My actions contributed to this turmoil. It's only natural that I take responsibility to clean up my own mess.
Elea: You've done a fantastic job putting things in order from what I've heard. I expected nothing less from you, El... Er, Elsine.
Elsine: Mm...
Elsine turns away from Elea's eyes.
Icas: Sigh...
Yuisis: All right, that's enough blabberin' for now. Let's get back to work.
Everyone breaks off to do the tasks they were assigned.
Elea: ...
Elea: Yuisis... Look how far you've come.
However, Elea keeps this praise to herself while watching Yuisis walk away.
More time has passed since the end of Arrogante's rebellion. In that time, the Ditoria Knights' headquarters has been fully repaired.
Tonight marks the eve of the crew's departure.
Elea: ...
Elea: (Why? Why can't I get Yuisis's smile out of my head?)
Elea: (It should make me happy—and it does—but there's something else I can't put my finger on...)
Unable to sleep, Elea heads out to the garden to soak in the night breeze.
Elea and Elsine: ...!
Elsine already occupies the veranda, taking sips from a small sake cup.
Elea: There's nothing quite as elegant as moongazing with a fine sake.
Elsine: ...
Elea: Sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt.
Elsine: Wait.
Elea: Yes?
Elsine: Drinking alone isn't particularly fun, so grab a seat.
Elea: You sure you don't mind?
Elsine: Yes. Besides, I can tell something's eating you. I'm open to listening if you feel like talking.
Compelled by Elsine's invitation, Elea sits down next to her.
Elsine: Here.
Elea: ...
Elsine hands Elea a cup and pours her a drink.
Elsine: ...
Elea: ...
Elsine: Sometimes it's hard to know our true feelings.
Elea: What do you mean?
Elsine: ...
Elsine: You're itching to go off with (Captain)'s crew, aren't you?
Elea: Huh?
Elsine's speculation catches Elea off guard.
Elsine: You're trying to figure out what made Yuisis blossom, and you hope to verify it for yourself.
Elsine: That's what you're thinking, right?
Elsine: I see it in your eyes whenever you look at Yuisis and (Captain).
Elea: ...
Elea takes a sip of her drink and nods.
Elea: You're probably right.
Elea: I'd like to discover the source of Yuisis's bright smile.
Elea: But I realize that's just me being selfish.
Elsine: ...
Elea: Whenever I think of Yuisis, I tell myself I should focus all my energy on remaining here to bolster the foundation of the Ditoria Knights.
Elea: I have no right to pursue personal interests. Journeying with that crew is certainly out of the question—
Elsine: Sigh... You two are so alike it's scary.
Elea: What's that supposed to mean?
Elsine: Who was it that told Yuisis to follow one's own heart? You.
Elsine: So why aren't you taking your own advice?
Elea: Well... I...
Elea: ...
Elea: I can't just leave while the family is still rebuilding—
Elsine: Icas and I are more than sufficient to handle that workload.
Elsine: Hell, we'd have more freedom without you breathing down our necks. By all means, take a vacation.
Elea: El...
Elea is stunned, but she quickly shakes out of her stupor and places her cup down.
Elea: Thank you. However, the thing I want to do most is be of service to Yuisis.
Elea: And if that means setting aside my own dreams...
Elsine: Look, Elea, if you don't—
Icas: Calm down, El.
Elsine: Icas...
Icas steps out from the shadows of the hallway and sits down next to the women.
Icas: Think of it this way, Elea. Without Yuisis, there is no future for the Ditoria Knights.
Icas: She must be protected, such that all credible threats to her well-being are completely eliminated.
Icas: You know I'm right.
Elea: Yes, which is why she's safest with (Captain)'s crew.
Icas: Yuisis is no pushover, and neither are the people in that crew. I should know.
Icas: Nevertheless, you always have to account for the worst.
Icas: Who's to say the higher-ups of the Eligoth Knights won't attempt to take revenge?
Elea: Do you think they would?
Icas: Yes. We crushed the Eligoth, severely crippling the pride and honor of its leaders.
Icas: Considering the underworld we inhabit, you think any of us would take that insult lying down if the script were flipped?
Elea: You're suggesting I accompany Yuisis on her journey as her bodyguard?
Icas: I'm not going to force you, obviously, but it would help out the family.
Icas: Not to mention you would be directly assisting Yuisis. Not a bad deal from my perspective.
Elea: ...
Elea picks up her cup and gulps down the remainder of her sake.
Elea: You make a solid argument.
Elea: Exactly the justification I need to head out into the skies.
Elsine: ...
Icas: ...
Elea: El. Icas. I appreciate you two giving me a nudge in the right direction.
Elea: I won't let your encouragement go to waste. It's time I follow through with my own wishes.
Elsine: That should've been your attitude from the very beginning. Timidness doesn't suit the Elea I know.
Icas: El and I will take care of the family. You have our word.
Elea: Well, before we make it official, I should probably ask Yuisis and (Captain) for their permission.
Elsine: That's true... Personally I think you'll be fine though.
Elsine: I have a hard time imagining Yuisis or (Captain) saying no.
With that, Elsine pours out more sake, this time into three cups.
Elsine: A toast to Elea's new life.
Elea: El...
Three cups clink in unison and are brought to smiling lips.
Their joyous faces are illuminated in the light of a silent moon.
Yuisis: I think I'll let this one play out on its own.
In the morning, Elea tells the crew she'd like to travel with them.
Vyrn: If everyone's in agreement, then no problems here!
Lyria: Yes, welcome, welcome! We couldn't be happier to have another dependable crew member!
Elea: Oh... That was quick...
Elea: And you're fine with this too, Yuisis? Don't you have any questions about my motives?
Yuisis: Haha, that's all right. I already know plenty.
Elea: ...?
Yuisis laughs with delighted mischief at Elea's look of confusion.
Elea: Very well. I look forward to traveling with you all, (Captain).
Much to their delight, the crew welcome yet another excellent member to their ranks.
Elea's steadfast ambition will surely help pave the way for the crew's future endeavors.