Scenario:Eustace - Summertime Surprises
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Summertime Surprises
Eustace completes a mission for Ronan only to immediately be given another task: deliver a gift to Vyrn, Lyria, and (Captain). Upon returning to the Grandcypher with Ronan's gift, Eustace is invited to join the three at a festival in Auguste. When he accepts, his crewmates surprise him with a yukata to wear at the festival. The group get changed into their festival attire and head there together.
Ronan: How did it go?
Eustace: I gathered enough intel.
At a vantage point above town, Eustace is delivering a report to Ronan, his former commanding officer in their Society days.
Eustace: Topographical maps of the area, civilian activity reports, every route in or out...
Eustace: And suggestions for improvements—in the event you wanted to use the area as a base of operations.
Eustace: It's all compiled for you here.
Eustace: Take a look.
Ronan: You work fast.
Ronan leafs through the documents and nods.
Ronan: Not surprised... You're still as capable and unendearing as ever.
He lets loose a chuckle, prompting a scowl from Eustace.
Eustace: I don't need to be endearing.
When Eustace was young, weapons testing by the Foe took both his village and family from him.
Suddenly left on his own in a frigid landscape, he had one foot in the grave. That is, until he was saved by Ronan.
As a prominent figure in the Society even then, Ronan quickly took the young boy in and would serve the closest thing to a parent in Eustace's life.
Eustace: Even so, what do you think you're doing? You aren't my commanding officer anymore.
Eustace: Yet you call me out of the blue, dump this tedious job on me...
Ronan: No one stopped you from declining the job.
Eustace's eyes widen, and for a moment he isn't sure how to respond to Ronan's nonchalance.
Eustace: ...
Ronan: Why the face?
Eustace: Interesting how you say that after the work's done.
Ronan: Heh, I'm just pushing your buttons. But I do appreciate your efforts. Thank you, Eustace.
Eustace: Hmph...
Biting his tongue, Eustace turns to leave, but Ronan stops him.
Ronan: Wait, Eustace. If you're leaving... then take this with you.
Ronan produces a parcel and holds it out to his former agent, who eyes it warily.
Eustace: ...
You paid up front for the intel.
You paid up front for the intel.
Ronan: It's not a payment. It's a gift.
Eustace: Huh?
Eustace: What's the occasion? Did you hit your head or something, Ronan?
Ronan: I said it was a gift. I didn't say it was for you. Have those crewmates of yours open it.
Eustace: Why them?
Ronan: Why not? I can be thoughtful sometimes. Give them my best, will you?
Eustace: ...
Understood.
Understood.
His face a kaleidoscope of emotions, Eustace takes the parcel. Once the agent has left, Ronan mutters to himself.
Ronan: Heh.
Ronan: Has he not noticed it himself? His poker face has really started to crack... He's acting more like his younger self now...
Ronan: Funny that I'm reminded of those days too.
The thought makes Ronan's mouth turn up in a slow smile. For a while, he stands there, his gaze fixed on where Eustace had been a moment ago.
Lyria: I wonder what kinds of stalls they'll have...
Vyrn: Probably loads, with tons of food! Maybe even enough to fill you up, Lyria.
Lyria: Vyrn! Don't tease! You know that you love to eat too.
Lyria: How about you, (Captain)? What are you looking forw—
Lyria: Oh! Hello, Eustace!
Vyrn: Whoa, Sourpuss is back!
Eustace: Thanks...
Seeing the smiles on (Captain), Lyria, and Vyrn's faces as they greet him, Eustace's expression warms in turn.
Lyria: You must be tired! Did your job go well?
Vyrn: You were gone for a long while.
Eustace: It was fine. Sorry I was away for so long.
Lyria: No need to apologize! We took good care of the ship while you were away!
Eustace: Did you now?
Eustace: This is for you.
Eustace presents the parcel to his three crewmates.
Vyrn: Huh? What is it?
Eustace: A gift, I'm told... From Ronan to all of you. Don't know what's inside.
Vyrn: From Ronan, huh? Pretty thoughtful of him to give us a present!
Lyria: Thank you for bringing it all this way! Do you mind if we open it now?
Eustace: Not at all. Those were his instructions.
Vyrn: Well then, what're we waiting for?
Vyrn: Whoa, it's full of snacks!
Lyria: Wow, they all look delicious! I want to try this one! And this one too...
Eustace: Is it only snacks?
Vyrn: Hmm... Looks like it. But there's a jillion of 'em packed in here!
Eustace: (Ronan... Don't tell me you see the crew as just a bunch of children.)
Lyria: Oh, I've never seen this kind before.
Vyrn: Huh, that's a first for me too. Some sorta bagged cotton candy? Could be nice to have!
Eustace: ...
Lyria: Eustace? Is something wrong?
Eustace: No, long as you're happy with it.
Eustace: By the way, what were you discussing earlier?
Eustace: I heard you mention stalls and food.
Lyria: Oh, that!
Vyrn: You heard right! We're makin' plans to visit a festival.
Lyria: It's for a local holiday coming up in Auguste, and we thought it'd be fun to go visit—there are even supposed to be fireworks!
Eustace: A festival in Auguste...
Eustace: I'll join you.
Vyrn: Wait, really?
Lyria: Not that we wouldn't love for you to come too, but don't you want to rest?
Vyrn: Yeah, you only just got back from that really long job...
Eustace: I'll be fine.
Eustace: Seeing you again has given me a second wind.
Lyria: Heheh... I'm glad!
Lyria: Oh, but I'm sure the festival will be noisy and have lots of people... Are you sure?
Eustace: That won't be a problem either.
Eustace: If we're together, the noise shouldn't bother me as much.
Vyrn: Awesome! Then in that case... Ready, Lyria?
Lyria: Yep!
Lyria: To tell the truth, we were really hoping to visit a festival with you once you got back...
Vyrn: So we prepared! Here's your yukata, Sourpuss!
Vyrn: Hey, not too shabby!
Eustace: You picked it for me, after all.
Lyria: Heheh, looks like it's the perfect size too. That's great!
Eustace: My arms? You think so?
Lyria: Looks like it's the perfect size. That's a relief.
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Eustace: Are the rest of you not getting changed?
Vyrn: Oh, right!
Lyria: Eep, I almost forgot! We were so focused on getting to see you in a yukata.
Lyria: We'll hurry and get ready too!
As Lyria, Vyrn, and (Captain) scurry to change for the festival, Eustace waits peacefully on the deck of the Grandcypher.