Scenario:Erica Fontaine - The Red-Clothed Nun
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The Red-Clothed Nun
A brief lull in battle allows the crew time to resupply. Erica can't bear to see the multitude of injured people in the street and she begins to heal them with her powers, regardless of whether they are good or bad. Through a strange series of events, she inadvertently coerces a criminal to reform his ways. The crew is reminded that in addition to her pure smile, Erica can also be terrifying.
(Captain) and crew have come to a town to replenish their supplies for the fight against the Koumas.
This town has not been spared from the demonic invasion.
Ogami: Look at this place. How many people did those demons injure in just this one town?
Erica: ...
Erica looks distraught as she surveys the scene. She then runs off all of a sudden.
Erica: Don't worry, I can heal your wounds.
Townsperson 1: Ugh... You're...
Erica: My name is Erica Fontaine. I'm a nun. Now please, just close your eyes, and relax...
Townsperson 2: Thank you, sister...
A light appears in Erica's palm. The warm light wraps around the injured man, and his wounds slowly heal up.
Townsperson 2: What...
Erica: Heheh, looks like the gods smile down upon you.
Erica: It is no doubt for your hard work. They know you are a good person.
Erica: If you ever find yourself in need, just pray to them for help. They'll be only too happy to help you.
The healed man leaves with many a thank you for Erica.
Vyrn: Wow, impressive. That looked a bit different to the magic we use, too.
Erica: This is a power bestowed upon me by the gods. A miraculous power meant to save people...
Ogami: But Erica, wasn't that power meant to be kept a secret?
Erica: Heehee. Look around, magic is all around us here! I don't think they'll mind if I tell these people about it.
Erica: Ah! There are more injured people over there!
Fear not, I am here!
Fear not, I am here!
Vyrn: Wow, she just never stops, does she? I guess we should help her!
(Captain) and the crew help out the townsfolk where they can. As they do they witness a strange scene.
Hard-Faced Man: Ugh...
Ogami: That man, he's severely injured! Why has no one tended to his wounds yet?
Erica: Oh no! I'll be right there!
Townsperson 2: No, don't bother. He doesn't deserve any help.
Ogami: What! Why would you say such a thing?
Townsperson 2: He's trouble. He's a thief and a scoundrel.
Townsperson 2: Ugh! He took my property! There's not a single person in this town who hasn't fallen victim to his sticky fingers!
Townspeople: ...
Ogami: Do you think that is enough to deal him a death sentence?
Townsperson 2: I do. It's for the greater good.
Townspeople: ...
The expressions on the townspeople's faces show that they agree. The crew step back from the man. However...
Erica continues toward the injured man.
Erica: Please, tell me where you're hurting.
Hard-Faced Man: Wha! What are you doing? D-don't touch me!
Erica: Please, just calm down! You're only making your injuries worse.
Townsperson 2: What are you doing? He doesn't deserve your help!
Erica: I am a servant of the gods. They demand that I help everyone, regardless of their past deeds.
Erica: I’m sure this man had reasons for doing the things he's done.
Erica: The gods accept all who wish to join them. They will absolve this man of his sins.
Townsperson 2: ...
The people are silenced by Erica's compassionate smile.
Erica places her hands over the man the townsfolk called a scoundrel, and once again they light up.
Erica: Does that feel better? Now, there are other people who need my aid, farewell.
Hard-Faced Man: You...would heal someone like me...
Erica flashes him a warm smile, then leaves. The warmth touches the hard-faced man's heart, and tears start forming in his eyes. However...
Hard-Faced Man: (...I wonder how much money that girl's carrying...)
Hard-Faced Man: (...Heheh, I'm sure I could make a pretty penny off of her...)
Hard-Faced Man: Hey, miss! I got somethin' I wanna say to ya...
Erica: Hmmm? What is it?
Erica: Owie! Ah, I hit my head again...
Erica hits her head on a shop sign, and she begins to cry as she rubs her forehead. The sign that she hit starts to come loose and fall.
Hard-Faced Man: AAAAAAGH! My foot!
Vyrn: Ouch. Looks like the sign hit his little toe, that's gotta smart.
Erica: Ah! Are you OK? I wonder what made the sign fall down like that...
Erica: But don't worry, the gods are always happy to help those in need. Come here, let me heal you up.
Erica places her hands over the man's foot and once again her hands light up with the miraculous healing power.
Erica: Heehee, there you go. OK, now I really must see to the other wounded people.
Ogami: What is it this time? A pot!
Hard-Faced Man: Gaaaaaagh! Watch out! You almost got me soaked in boiling water!
The man, who had rushed to save his skin from danger, lies on the floor panting heavily.
Erica: Huh? What's going on?
Erica: Ah, look at that, you scratched your leg when you fell over.
Hard-Faced Man: Don't worry, it's nothing.
Erica: It's OK, the gods are happy to heal any hurt, no matter how big or small.
Hard-Faced Man: Hmmm? Any wound, you say?
Hard-Faced Man: (...Wait, she keeps trying to injure me and "treat" me... She's an assassin!)
Hard-Faced Man: Gah! S-somebody help me! Don't let that woman anywhere near me! I'll stick to the straight and narrow!
Erica: If you keep wriggling like that I can't heal you. Tell him, (Captain)!
Erica: Of course! Now, show me where it hurts. I can keep doing this all day.
Hard-Faced Man: Waaah! Someone help me! I'll give you your money back! I'll take any punishment!
The townsfolk have never seen this ruffian look so panicked.
The crowd seems moved by his pitiable situation, and they slowly approach him.
Hard-Faced Man: I'm sorry, I'm sorry... I've seen the errors of my ways...
Erica: (Captain), don't even joke about things like that!
Erica: You're going to make me cry, and that makes the gods sad too!
Hard-Faced Man: Wh-what? I knew it! You guys're assassins the townspeople hired to kill me!
Erica: Assassin? What's that?
Hard-Faced Man: You... You keep healing me then hurting me... You're doing it on purpose!
The townspeople look to each other. They have no memory of ever hiring an assassin.
This mention of assassination actually rallies the townsfolk to start protecting the ruffian.
The man is moved by their actions, and promises to change his ways.
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Erica: I wonder where they took him.
Ogami: He got the wrong end of the stick, right up to the end there.
Erica: Heehee...
Vyrn: Hmmm? What are you so happy about?
Erica: Well before those people were calling him thief, scoundrel, the worst. Now look at them protect him. He's cleaned up his act. That's what I'm happy about.
Erica: It is the gods at work, bringing their flock back onto the righteous path!
Vyrn: Well, I guess that guy did say he was gonna change his ways, but I dunno if the gods had anything to do with it.
Though she may fail from time to time, Erica will never stop trying to save people's souls.
(Captain) and the others feel a certain trepidation about that fact, despite the girl's ever-present smile.