Scenario:Europa - Beachside Bonding
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Beachside Bonding
Europa and the crew come upon a man trying to pick a woman up. While (Captain) and the others rush to the woman's aid, the very literal Europa struggles to understand the situation.
(Captain) and the crew hop on their ship, excited to show Europa what a vacation is really like.
Once they arrive in Auguste, Europa gets her first look at the sea. Her eyes sparkle brightly with an intensity that matches the shining waves.
Europa: Oh my... What an astonishing sight! It's as if I'm looking at one single sheet of blue.
The interwoven blue of the sea and the sky piques Europa's love for beauty and wonder. She gazes upon it all, her eyes focused with fascination.
Lyria: Hehe, I'm glad you're liking it so far!
Vyrn: I gotta say though, the place is usually a bit more quiet than this.
Sure enough, the beach is covered with people and looking very much the opposite of quiet.
Europa: Though an abundance of noise is not preferable, I do find beauty in the smiles that surround us.
Europa: Oh? What's this?
She points at a half-buried piece of cloth in the sand.
Vyrn: Ain't it just a bit of trash? Maybe somethin' that ripped off a bag.
Vyrn: Wait a sec. That doesn't look like the only thing here.
Looking around, they discover quite a bit of litter scattered throughout the sand.
Lyria: Oh, there's an empty bottle here and... maybe another one over there?
Vyrn: I'm not against a good party, but did they really leave without cleanin' up?
Vyrn: Geez! Some people!
Europa: Shall I wash the whole area clean?
Vyrn: Hold on. Wait, wait, wait! You don't gotta do that. Just pickin' up the trash is good enough.
Europa: All right then.
Without further fanfare, Europa bends over and begins to gather up each piece of trash.
Lyria: Let me help too! Auguste always treats us so well, so it's the least we can do!
Vyrn: You said it! Let's show our appreciation!
(Captain) and the rest join in, and together they start to clean up the crowded beach.
But just as they put their backs into it, a rather unwelcome voice catches their attention from a little ways away.
Shallow Man: Hey, babe! Where'd a hottie like you come from? Lemme buy you a drink!
Young Woman: Wha? Umm...
Shallow Man: We're totally meant to be! How about we take a little walk together?
Vyrn: Oh, it's just some guy trying to pick up girls.
Europa: Pick up girls? Is he going to lift her into the air?
Lyria: That's not... Umm, in this case, picking someone up means something else. I guess like inviting a person you don't know to hang out?
Vyrn: Looks like that guy's got a thing for that girl, so he's tryna talk to her.
Europa: I believe I understand. The gentlemen wishes to spend a day at the beach with the lady.
Vyrn: Ah, geez... What a pain in the neck.
Europa: A pain? While I understand that leaving garbage on the beach is poor etiquette...
Europa: How is approaching a stranger a nuisance?
Vyrn: Hmm... It's not always a nuisance or anything, but...
Shallow Man: C'mon, c'mon! It'll be fun! I promise!
Young Woman: Um, really, that's not... I'll pass, thanks...
Shallow Man: You won't regret it! So why don't we go on a little summer adventure together?
Lyria: I-it looks like she's having some trouble with him!
Vyrn: Yeesh! They never know when to quit! (Captain), let's go help her out!
(Captain) and company make their way over, leaving Europa behind to think by herself.
Europa: ...
Europa: (The laughter and conversations shared between mortals is a wondrous sight to behold.)
Europa: (How else could people progress from complete strangers to something more?)
Europa: (Yet "picking someone up" is a bother? I don't understand the reasoning behind this.)
Europa: ...
Europa: (Nor do I yet understand the feelings of mortals.)
Her lack of common mortal sense is something her friends and fellow crewmates worry over. But it's not just them.
Europa realizes her own shortcomings too, more than anybody else might suspect.
Europa: Gabriel, this world is far more complex than I ever imagined.
With a heavy sigh, Europa gazes up at Auguste's blue sky.
Beachside Bonding: Scene 2
While Europa ponders the complexity of mortals, a familiar face shows up with advice.
(Captain) and company return to Europa, who is still cleaning up litter on the beach.
Europa: ...
Lyria: What's wrong, Europa?
Europa: There's just something I don't understand.
Europa: Isn't communicating with one another the way to build a relationship with people you don't know?
Europa: However, picking someone up is frowned upon. Isn't picking someone up a form of communication? So why is it considered a nuisance?
Vyrn: U-umm... It's not like picking someone up is always a bad thing.
While Europa ponders with furrowed brow, Vyrn and Lyria worriedly speak to each other in hushed tones.
Vyrn: Hmm. We should be kickin' back right now, but we haven't done anything fun since we came to Auguste.
Lyria: I really want Europa to enjoy our vacation...
Vyrn: Now that you mention it, it does look like she forgot all about the vacation thing.
???: Leave everything to me.
Vyrn: Say what?
Lyria: Huh?
Gabriel: Nice to see you all again. Doing well, I hope?
Europa: Gabriel!
Vyrn: Whoa, it's one of the big four! What's a primarch doin' here?
Gabriel steps before them, the primarch clad in a swimsuit herself.
Gabriel: I wanted to see how Europa was doing, so I waited here. I assumed you all would show up at some point.
Vyrn: Sounds to me like you just came to play around...
Gabriel: Oh, but I am. I was curious to see what a mortal's vacation was like. What do you guys think of my swimsuit?
Lyria: Oh, wow! You look so, so pretty!
Gabriel: Thank you. You all look amazing as well. Especially you, Europa, despite the glum look on your face.
Gabriel seems fully aware of the situation, suggesting she's been watching them for a while.
Europa: I'm a little embarrassed to admit that my own inexperience is making daily life difficult.
Gabriel: A powerful primal beast you may be, but even you are not immune to struggle.
Gabriel: Let me tell you something: a mortal's actions can take on many meanings.
Europa: Many meanings? How so?
Gabriel: Take picking someone up for example. Such action can be comparable to an act of courtship within the natural world.
Gabriel: As someone who adores nature, you would not be against it, right?
Europa: Yes, that's right.
Vyrn: Umm, what's this courtship thing you're talking about?
Europa: In nature, some animals spread their beautifully patterned wings and dance together. Some give each other flowers or small stones.
Europa: The reason for their efforts is simple: to convey that they wish to be with one another.
Lyria: Wow! What a wonderful message!
Europa: Indeed. These acts of courtship are precious, beautiful customs.
Gabriel: And from your observations of nature, you don't understand why a mortal's conception of courtship could be a bad thing.
Gabriel: But you have to realize that mortals are complicated beings. A single event for them can take on many different meanings.
Gabriel: Picking someone up could possibly lead to a joyous future. However, it can just as easily lead to trouble as well.
Europa: Then how will I know which outcome will occur?
Gabriel: Europa, remember how an animal in nature will adapt to its surrounding environment?
Gabriel: If you wish to understand the mortals, then you yourself have to live like one. Observation only goes so far.
Gabriel: You joined the singularity's journey for that reason, right?
Vyrn: Uh, am I the only one havin' trouble followin' along here?
Gabriel: To sum it up simply, the more you watch and learn, the less you end up actually seeing.
Gabriel: Here in Auguste, you can stop watching and start doing. You understand what I mean, don't you?
Europa: ...
Europa: Yes. I am in awe of your keen insight, Gabriel.
Europa turns to (Captain) and clasps her hands together in front of her chest.
Europa: (Captain), please teach me everything you know about vacations.
Vyrn: Hehe, is that what that talk was about?
Lyria: The beach is all clean now, so let's have some fun!
With a dashing grin, (Captain) nods and grasps Europa's hand. They go running off into the sand.
Beachside Bonding: Scene 3
In an effort to secure the crew a place to eat and relax on the crowded beach, Europa accidentally causes a dangerous commotion.
Lyria: Europa, are you ready? Here it comes!
Lyria hits the beach ball. It soars in an arc and flies toward Europa's head.
Europa: I got it!
Europa attempts to return the serve, but the ball flies in the opposite direction.
Europa: Oh no, my apologies!
But all is not lost.
At the very last second, (Captain) dives face-first into the sand and sends the ball back into the air.
Vyrn: Whoa! You're crazy, (Captain)!
Europa: Indeed! You dove as fast as a bird of prey swooping after its quarry.
Europa: Hehe. (Captain), I must thank you for exerting such magnificent drive leading to that save.
Lyria: Oh no, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to hit it over there.
Europa: There's no need to apologize. I'll retrieve it.
As they watch Europa chase after the runaway ball, Vyrn perks up, suddenly noticing something.
Vyrn: Y'know, for a beach full of pickup artists, we aren't seein' many nearby.
Lyria: Now that you point it out, it is kind of strange, isn't it? Even though Europa's so pretty...
As the two talk among themselves, the ball that Europa is chasing rolls up to the feet of a familiar face.
Europa: Excuse me. That ball belongs to us.
Shallow Man: ...!
Vyrn: Uh-oh! That's that guy we gave a talking to earlier!
Lyria: He's walking up to her! What should we do?
Shallow Man: Uh, umm, uhh! H-here! P-please, take it!
Europa: Thank you very much. Have a nice day.
Shallow Man: H-have a nice day too!
Vyrn: The heck? Is this really the same guy from earlier? Lemme get a closer look.
Shallow Man: She's so beautiful... Almost like she came right out of a painting...
Shallow Man: But her beauty is too divine for my unworthy eyes... I had to look away... She's way out of my league...
Confidence and bravado stolen away by Europa's splendor, the man trudges away.
Vyrn: I dunno what just happened, but I guess she's in the clear?
Vyrn: How about we take a break? I'm pretty thirsty!
Vyrn: Oh, and hungry too... Hehehe.
Europa: Haha, shall we find some place along the beach where we can eat?
Lyria: Good idea! We can stop at the beach house here that sells all kinds of food!
Europa: How interesting. I would definitely like to have a look, as there's so much to see and learn.
Lyria: Hehehe, I'm glad you're starting to enjoy your vacation.
Lyria: Oh, that reminds me. Where did Gabriel go?
Europa: I believe she's nearby, busy with something.
Vyrn: You think so? 'Cause she seemed like she was in full vacation mode with that swimsuit on. Maybe she's napping somewhere—
Vyrn: Wait, what's going on here?
The closer they get to the beach house, the more crowded it becomes until it's almost impossible to push forward.
Vyrn: Is this for real? There probably aren't any seats left anywhere.
Lyria: What should we do? I don't think we'd have a place to sit even if we ate outside.
Vyrn: Hmm... Guess there's nowhere else to go but the far rocky side of the beach.
Europa: Pardon me, everyone. Are we searching for a place to rest?
Vyrn: Huh? Yeah, but I don't think we're gonna find space here.
Europa: Then I think I may be of assistance.
Standing next to the edge of the shore, Europa raises a hand above her head and closes her eyes.
Nobody is prepared for what happens next.
The tides of the sea part, spraying water every which way and exposing a sandy area big enough to fit a house.
Vyrn: Holy smokes! What'd you do?
Europa: As long as I am here, the waves shall remain at bay. We can rest here safely.
Lyria: She made more beach space with her powers...
Vyrn: H-hey, you sure about this? We're drawin' a lot of attention from people.
Tourists begin to gather around (Captain) and company, curious to see the strange and sudden development.
Unfortunately, the excitement draws other unexpected attention.
Young Woman: Eeek! Monsters!
Vyrn: You kiddin' me? Monsters are popping out of the sea!
Vyrn: You don't think that movin' the water around made them mad, do you?
Lyria: Maybe! They seem really mad to me at least!
Lyria isn't far off the mark. The monsters that call the sea home appear extremely agitated to be out of the water.
Shallow Man: No, please! Don't come any closer!
Vyrn: Uh-oh! They're going wild!
Europa: This can't be...
The beach plunges into panic and confusion, and one of the monsters plows through the crowd in a rush for the beach house.
Vyrn: Why is nobody runnin' away over there? Don't tell me they're too busy stuffing their faces to notice!
Lyria: Oh no! We've got to go after it!
With the monster rushing at full speed, (Captain) and company have no choice but to rush as well.
However, just before the pursuers reach their target, the monster suddenly freezes and starts to tremble.
Lyria: What happened? It looks scared of something.
Vyrn: You serious? You're really tellin' me there's something out there scarier than a monster?
Whatever the reason, the monster turns back the way it came and sets its sights upon (Captain) and company. The lure of new prey instantly riles it up once more.
Vyrn: I'm really not sure what's goin' on, but if it's a fight you want, then come and get it!
Lyria: (Captain), let's calm it down! Europa, can you help us?
Europa: Y-yes, of course!
Beachside Bonding: Scene 4
The monsters are defeated, but so is Europa's spirit as she bears the guilt of nearly causing others to get hurt. Deciding that leaving the crew would be best for everyone's safety, Europa prepares to bid them farewell despite their protests, but (Captain) appears with a bouquet of flowers and asks Europa to stay. With a renewed desire to see the unknown, she happily accepts.
(Captain) and company manage to calm the monster down, and almost everyone breathes a sigh of relief.
Europa, on the other hand, stands alone and stares at where the monster returned home, her expression pained as she takes in the still waters.
Europa: Surely it must have panicked from seeing its home disturbed.
Europa: And the fault of that lies entirely with me, and me alone...
Europa: I was the one who erased the smiles and joy from everyone in this beautiful landscape.
Lyria: You didn't mean to hurt anyone, so you shouldn't blame yourself!
Europa: I'm afraid not. The blame lies entirely with the one who started it all.
The guilt of causing the incident and the frustration with her own ineptitude sends Europa into a gloomy silence.
Concern fills (Captain) and company as they take in Europa's deflated mood. It's at this moment that someone else decides to intervene.
Gabriel: Well, that was quite a wild ride from start to finish.
Vyrn: Hey! Where've you been? We really coulda used a primarch here...
Gabriel: I've been here the whole time. I didn't step in because I was confident that you all could handle it.
Gabriel: That, and I wished to protect the mortals over there. I'm sorry if that made things harder for you though.
Vyrn: Over... where, exactly? Do you mean...
Gabriel points over at the beach house the monster had intended to attack.
Vyrn: (So you're tellin' me that... what the monster was afraid of was...)
Lyria: (I wonder if the monster could sense Gabriel's presence?)
Gabriel: Europa, that's quite the dreary expression you're wearing. You always make that face when you're berating yourself.
Europa: Gabriel, I... I made an enormous mistake.
Europa: I requested your permission to go on this journey in order to understand the splendor of mortals... And yet I nearly...
Gabriel: Oh, my dear Europa. Your actions led you to the opposite of what you desired.
Gabriel: Stay with me for the time being, okay? Let's get you calmed down.
Per Gabriel's advice, they decide to let Europa rest in the beach house.
But before the two of them walk away, Gabriel asks Europa to wait a moment. She approaches (Captain) for a private conversation, away from her disciple's ears.
Gabriel: I must offer my own apologies as well. As I am the one who placed Europa in your care, I too bear responsibility for this incident.
Vyrn: Why're you apologizing too? It's not your fault either...
Gabriel: I must disagree. After all, my insistence that she be proactive put skydwellers in danger. And I'm sure she must have caused you many other troubles as well during your travels.
Gabriel: Which is why I was thinking of taking her back with me before anything else happens.
Vyrn: Say what!
Lyria: Oh no!
Gabriel: Only if that is what you wish, of course. So what will it be?
Choose: Europa's coming with us.
Gabriel: You managed to save the day today, but there's no telling what will happen next time.
Vyrn: So what if there is a next time! We managed once, and we can manage again and again! That's how we've always done things!
Lyria: She's our friend! So please don't take her away!
Choose: Don't even think about it.
Gabriel: ...!
Upon noticing (Captain)'s quiet anger, Gabriel lets her expression slip into one of surprise.
Vyrn: That's right! So stop sayin' those kinds of things!
Vyrn: And maybe she messed up, but who cares! You think we're just gonna give up on her for that?
Lyria: Yeah! No matter what happens, Europa is our friend!
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Gabriel: Heh... Thank goodness...
Vyrn: Huh?
Gabriel: This is exactly why I entrusted her to you all.
Without another word, Gabriel returns to the waiting Europa, wraps an arm around her shoulders, and guides her over to the beach house.
Lyria: Do you think... she was testing us?
Vyrn: Looks like it. Geez, that primarch lady doesn't know how to deal with people either, huh?
Lyria: Hmm... I'm still worried about Europa though.
Vyrn: Me too... Why don't we check on her in a bit?
Vyrn: That sound good, (Captain)?
Instead of answering, all (Captain) does is watch Europa's slumped form retreat into the distance.
After a while, Vyrn and Lyria head over to the beach house to check on how Europa is doing.
Lyria: How are you feeling?
Europa: Hello, Lyria. Hello, Vyrn. I'm sorry for the trouble I caused earlier.
Vyrn: That's enough of that! Don't worry 'bout it!
Europa: Then I thank you for your concern.
Europa: Also, there's something I wish to discuss with everyone.
Lyria: Oh? What is it?
Europa: If I remain in your crew, I might continue to do harm to the beauty of your world. So I've come to a decision.
Vyrn: Wh-whoa, wait up a minute!
Interrupting Europa's impending announcement, Vyrn turns to the primarch sitting next to her and glares.
Vyrn: Hey! What'd you say to her!
Gabriel: I'm afraid I haven't said a thing. We've simply been sitting together and quietly gazing out at the sea.
Lyria: No... Don't leave us, Europa!
Europa: Lyria, I'm truly sorry, but—
Europa: Wait a moment. Is (Captain) not with you?
Vyrn: Oh, about that... (Captain) kinda just disappeared on us...
Vyrn: Geez, where'd that troublemaker go?
Europa: I understand. My actions must have shown that I am too deplorable to face in person.
Europa: Though I really was hoping to be able to say goodbye—
Before she can speak any further, the rapid pounding of footsteps announces the arrival of an out-of-breath (Captain).
Europa: (Captain)! Did something happen? You're covered in sweat.
Vyrn: (Captain)! We really needed you here, y'know! Where the heck have you been?
Lyria: (Captain)! You've got to talk Europa out of leaving!
Europa: Thank you for your consideration, Lyria. But I would like (Captain) to listen to what I have to say.
Europa: As of today—
However, (Captain) doesn't let her finish and thrusts a bouquet of flowers forward.
Europa: Flowers?
Choose: Would you join me for tea?
Europa: ...?
Vyrn: What're you tryin' to do? You copying that lothario from before or something?
Choose: Would you join me for a walk?
Europa: ...?
Lyria: Umm... It definitely looks to me like you're picking up Europa...
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Europa: ...!
Europa: In nature, some animals spread their beautifully patterned wings and dance together. Some give each other flowers or small stones.
Europa: The reason for their efforts is simple: to convey that they wish to be with one another.
Europa: Y-you'd like me... to stay with you? Is that what you're asking?
Europa: Is it really all right for me to remain in this crew?
At (Captain)'s smile and nodding, Europa accepts the bouquet and hugs it close.
Europa: How wonderful!
Europa: Gabriel, I've come to learn something new!
Europa: A vacation... is quite a beautiful thing!
Europa: I have a feeling that remaining in this crew will show me all sorts of unknown and wondrous things in these skies.
Europa: I look forward to seeing them all, but most of all, I look forward to seeing them with you, (Captain).
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Europa: I have a feeling that remaining in this crew will show me all sorts of unknown and wondrous things in these skies.
Europa: I look forward to seeing them all, but most of all, I look forward to seeing them with you, (Captain).
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As Europa walks with (Captain) on the sandy beach, the others watch over them from the beach house.
Vyrn: What a day... But I'm glad it all worked out. Any idea where they're going though?
Lyria: Hehehe, they're probably going to get tea together or something, right?
Vyrn: Then let's go for a swim first while we wait for 'em!
Lyria: Okay!
Gabriel: Hehe... I'm so glad I left Europa in the care of this crew. Really, I am...
With great affection in her gaze, Gabriel watches Europa stroll through the sand.
(Captain) and Europa settle down near the edge of the shore, shoulder to shoulder. With the water lapping at their feet, their fun vacation is yet to end.