Scenario:Ewiyar - Goodbye Lotteries!

Goodbye Lotteries!

Ewiyar calls on the winds in an attempt to show her power, but Lyria and company fail to notice that it is Ewiyar's doing. Upon discovering that the crew seems to value something called "money," Ewiyar devises a new plan to bring in as much money as she can.

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The crew's laundry hangs on the deck of the Grandcypher one sunny afternoon.

Lyria: Whew... Since we have more people now, even the laundry's taking up a lot more space.

Lyria: Let's see, what else do we need to put out to dry...

Kushina: ...
(Lyria, looks like this basket's the last of them.)

Ugusu: Yeah! After we finish hanging the sheets in this basket, we're done!

Lyria: Thank you, Kushina! Ugusu!

Lyria: Hmm... We probably don't need to put up another drying rack since there are only a few sheets in here.

Kushina: ...
(Let's split the work and we'll finish hanging these up in no time!)

Ugusu: Yeah! We'll help too, Lyria!

Lyria: That would be great! Then can you hang these starting from this side?

Ugusu: Leave it to us!

Kushina: ...
(We gotta stretch these out so they don't get any wrinkles...)

As Lyria and company continue hanging the laundry, Ewiyar leisurely weaves between their legs.

Ewiyar: ...

Ugusu: Oh, the cat!

Kushina: ...
(If you hang around here, we might accidentally step on you... Can you scoot over to the corner?)

Ewiyar: ...

Ugusu: Ugh, the cat's not listening!

Ewiyar: (I thought I'd come to show all of you just how great I am...)

Ewiyar: (But hanging cloth on lines isn't my kind of work so I think I'll pass.)

Ewiyar: Meeeow...

Ugusu: Are you taking a nap out here again, kitty?

Lyria: Hm, it was sunny earlier, but looks like the sky's clouded over...

Kushina: ...
(We might be getting some rain soon.)

Ugusu: You think so? The clouds are getting darker...

Lyria: Ooh, and just when we finished putting out the laundry...

Ewiyar: Meow?

Lyria: You'd be disappointed too if it started raining, wouldn't you, kitty? Your afternoon nap would be ruined.

Lyria: Maybe if the wind changes and blow these rain clouds in another direction...

Ewiyar: ...

Ewiyar: (Waaait! This is the perfect opportunity!)

Ewiyar: (I don't really get it, but if they wanna stop it from raining so badly, then I can just blow the rain clouds away!)

Ewiyar: (Yeah! Then all of them'll finally understand.)

Lyria: Wow, Ewiyar! You're so amazing!

Kushina: ...
(Ask anything of us, great Ewiyar, and it shall be done!)

Ugusu: Woohoo! Ewiyar's the best!

Ewiyar: Meow... Heheh.

Ugusu: What's the matter, kitty? Why're you looking over there?

Kushina: ...
(I guess everyone on the crew was right... Cats do stare at nothing sometimes.)

Ignoring Ugusu and Kushina's apprehensive faces, Ewiyar saunters toward the middle of the deck.

Ewiyar: (Commoners, feast your eyes on the true power of the glorious Ewiyar!)

Ewiyar: Tel eth sndyw esyr!

Lyria: Aah! The wind's changed!

Kushina: ...
(Oh no! The laundry!)

A sudden, strong gust of wind rises up and scatters the dark clouds in the area.

Ugusu: That scared me... I thought I was going to get blown away!

Kushina: ...
(Phew... At least the clothes didn't go flying. Lucky these laundry pegs are so tight!)

Ugusu: Looks like all the laundry's safe!

Lyria: Phew... That's good.

Lyria: Oh!

Lyria: Look! The wind blew away the clouds, and now there's sun!

Kushina: ...
(With the sun out, these clothes should dry nicely!)

Ewiyar: Meeeow!

Ewiyar: (Look at these simple mortals, getting so happy over a gust of wind.)

Ewiyar: (Now you better shower me with gratitude and praise!)

Lyria: Isn't this wonderful, kitty? Now you can take your afternoon nap where it's nice and warm!

Ewiyar: Meow!

Ewiyar: (Huh? Waaait a minute! That's not what I was going for!)

Ewiyar: (It's thanks to me that it's so sunny now!)

Ewiyar: (It's only right that you grovel before me in gratitude!)

Ewiyar: Mew, mew! Meeeow!

Kushina: ...!
(Eek! Why did it punch me like that?)

Lyria: Oh no! You can't claw the laundry like that!

Kushina: ...
(Hey! Behave yourself!)

Kushina reaches out and grabs Ewiyar, holding the struggling cat in her arms. Ewiyar whips her tail back and forth in agitation.

Ewiyar: Meowr!

Lyria: Well then, now that we don't have to worry about rain anymore, why don't we take a break while the clothes are drying?

Ugusu: Sounds good!

Kushina: ...
(Let's ask Shinsha and Nectar if they want to have tea with us!)

Kushina: ...
(Hm, I believe they were cleaning the hallway.)

Ugusu: I'll go get (Captain) and Vyrn then!

Lyria: We received some nice tea leaves a while back, so I'll prepare the tea while the two of you go find the others!

Ewiyar: (Argh! Why are all of you always ignoring me like this?)

Ewiyar: (I went out of my way to clear the skies and this is what I get? That is so rude!)

Ewiyar: (Stupid! Insensitive! Useless idiots!)

Ewiyar: (Rrngh... Who'd have thought they'd be this dumb?)

Ewiyar: (Sigh... The mortals are so foolish they can't even recognize my sublimity when it's right in their faces.)

Ewiyar: (They should be honored that I decided to settle among their crew!)

Ewiyar: (Total dunceheads! Someone really needs to teach these dimwits their place!)

Ewiyar: Meow?

As Ewiyar is lamenting to herself while walking down the hall, she spots Ugusu talking to (Captain) in another room.

Ugusu: (Captain), we're done today's work!

Ewiyar: (Work, work, work! That's all they do! Almost makes me jealous how they have no idea how boring that is.)

Ewiyar: (Huh? What's the captain handing over... Small pieces of metal?)

Ewiyar watches as (Captain) gives Ugusu his salary for flying around the ship to deliver messages and packages to the crew.

Ugusu: Yay, thanks (Captain)! Time to put this in my savings bag!

Ugusu: I'm gonna save up money and buy Shinsha a present!

Ewiyar: ("Money"... Is that what those metal scraps are called?)

Ewiyar: (Hm...)

Ewiyar: (You mean the commoners are working so hard every day not just for sustenance, but so they can receive this "money"?)

Ewiyar: (They really are foolish! To think they'd need actual objects to gauge value...)

Ewiyar: (But maybe it's important for someone as great as myself to kindly show my authority through tangible means.)

Ewiyar: (All right then! I'll bring so much money to this ship that it'll have trouble staying afloat!)

Ewiyar: (They're gonna come running to me with tears in their eyes, begging me to forgive them and treating me with the respect I deserve!)

Ewiyar: Nyahehehe...

Ugusu: Oh, it's the cat! Here, kitty!

Ugusu: Huh... Look, (Captain), the cat's gazing off into the distance again. Weird, right?

Not paying any attention to the puzzled Ugusu and (Captain), Ewiyar grins to herself as she comes up with a new scheme.

Goodbye Lotteries!: Scene 2

At the island the crew stops at, Ewiyar encounters something called the "lottery." She secretly takes a coin from Ugusu's savings and tells Wamdus to use the coin to buy a lottery ticket. Infusing her power into the ticket, Ewiyar wins the lottery prize but is greedy for more.

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Ewiyar: (Let's see... I came out so I could find out more about what this "money" is...)

Ewiyar: (But there're so many mortals around and they all seem to have the tendency to flock together. It's complete chaos.)

The crew is stopping at an island for provisions. Ewiyar takes this opportunity to explore the town market and obtain more information on the so-called "money."

Ewiyar: (Hm... In other words, "money"—or rupies—is something to support the smooth trading of resources.)

Ewiyar: (Mortals are pitiful creatures that can't migrate or do anything when they're alone... That's why they're so ignorant.)

Ewiyar: (In reality, their hunt for rupies is a result of their greed! Foolish mortals.)

Ewiyar: (Hm, I could have Galleon make me a mine... But no, the process would be such a bother.)

Ewiyar: (I'm sure I can just snatch whatever some pathetic mortal has stashed somewhere...)

Angry Man: Augh, dammit! Not again!

Ewiyar: Meowr!

Angry Man: Come on, the lottery's s'pposed to be my ticket to get filthy rich! That ten million rupie prize'll gimme the life I've been waitin' for!

Ewiyar: Meow?

Ewiyar: (Lottery? Ten million rupies?)

Angry Man: Ack... If only I had more luck on my side... If only!

Ewiyar: (And all you need is luck?)

Ewiyar: (Easy peasy! Perfect way for me to get my paws on some money!)

Ewiyar chases after the man and arrives at a shop selling lottery tickets. She sits next to it, observing the people in the area.

Ewiyar: (Looks like I need a small amount of money to start off before I can get the whole lot.)

Ewiyar: (Oh yeah... And there's someone who can do the job for me!)

Wamdus: So I just need to buy this "lottery ticket" thing?

Ewiyar: (That's right! I breathed on this rupie myself!)

Ewiyar: (I've blown all the bad luck away with my power! All that's left is to obtain the prize money.)

Wamdus: But that kills the excitement... This isn't fun at all.

Ewiyar: (You don't get it, do you? Money's all about collecting! The more you have, the more fun it is!)

Ewiyar: (The first prize of this lottery's ten million rupies! That's super exciting!)

Wamdus: Is it though...

Ewiyar: (It is if I say it is! Come on, stop wasting time and just buy the ticket!)

Wamdus: All right, I'll go buy it. Because I'm so nice.

Wamdus's Voice: A ticket, please.

Ewiyar: Nyahehe...

Wamdus: Here, I got it.

Ewiyar: (Hrm... So this wooden tag is going to turn into rupies? Somehow that doesn't sit right with me.)

Wamdus: The actual lottery's at the plaza.

Wamdus: By the way, where did you get that rupie earlier? Money's something you earn. But I can't see you actually working for it yourself.

Ewiyar: (I snatched a piece from that annoying bird. He always gets in the way of my nap.)

Wamdus: So you stole it. That's not good.

Ewiyar: (It's fine, I'll give back more than I took! It'll be to his advantage, so I don't see the problem!)

Wamdus: I don't know...

Ewiyar: (Well then. We already know I'm going to win, so let's go and get what's waiting for us.)

Wamdus: Fine, fine.

And so, the two dragons—one in the shape of a girl and the other a cat—proceed to the lottery venue.

Ewiyar: (Nyahaha! See, it's just as I said!)

Ewiyar: (Getting by in commoner society is a piece of cake! Look at this load of money!)

Ewiyar: (I just blew on the coin for a bit of luck, and bam! All thanks to the power of yours truly!)

Wamdus: So heavy...

Wamdus looks at the money-filled leather bag she received in exchange for the wooden tag and sighs.

Ewiyar: (What did I say? Easy and fun, right?)

Wamdus: Not so much the lottery. But I had fun watching the kids nearby running around.

Wamdus: Though, one of them started crying...

Ewiyar: (Those foolish, mortal idiots swing between joy and sorrow so fast, it's unbelievably funny.)

Wamdus: Happy now, Ewiyar? Then I'm going to go—

Ewiyar: (Not even close! This is just the beginning! I want a whole mountain of rupies!)

Ewiyar: (Come on, Wamdus! Onto the next phase!)

Wamdus: Well... I guess as long as it's going to be fun.

Ewiyar: (Hmm... While I was observing the mortals at the shop, I heard someone say there're things similar to the lottery here on other islands.)

Wamdus: Really? Then maybe other islands are worth a try.

Ewiyar: (I'm sure you'll find something you like on at least one of them, Wamdus.)

Ewiyar: (Now, let's get going! Follow me!)

Goodbye Lotteries!: Scene 3

On another island, Ewiyar discovers something called the "turtle lottery" in which turtles race against one another. However, Wamdus loses interest partway through the race and leaves Ewiyar by herself. Unable to exchange her ticket for the prize money in her current form, the cat loses her winnings.

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Ugusu: Lala-la!

While Ewiyar is taking Wamdus around to make some easy money, Ugusu is in a room on the Grandcypher, counting the contents of his savings bag.

Ugusu: One coin, two coins, three coins, four coins...

Ugusu: Huh? That's weird... Let me count that one more time.

Ugusu: One coin, two coins, three coins...

Confused, Ugusu spreads the coins out and counts them again and again.

Ugusu: Something's missing!

Ugusu: There isn't enough! But why? How?

Ugusu: I'm so sure I had enough yesterday though!

Ugusu: I worked so hard to save up these coins... I was so close!

Ugusu: Ooh... Sniff...

Wamdus: Yaaawn...

Ewiyar: (Wamdus! Next is this island's lottery!)

Wamdus: Another one?

Ewiyar: (You betcha! Can't stop now—we're on a roll!)

Wamdus: ...

Wamdus: I'd rather go hang out with Muge...

Ewiyar: (But you might like the lottery here! It's a quirky one called the "turtle lottery"!)

Wamdus: Turtle lottery?

Ewiyar: (The turtles race. If the turtle you bet on wins, you get rupies as a prize!)

Ewiyar: (It's turtles, Wamdus! Aren't you into sea creatures?)

Wamdus: Hm.

Ewiyar: (You better thank me for choosing a lottery that I thought might interest you too!)

Ewiyar: (Look, you can watch the turtles race over there.)

Wamdus: Hmm...

A crowd of people surrounds a tank with shallow water, inspecting the turtles inside it. Ewiyar and Wamdus join them.

Local: Hmm... Yeah, it's defintely the red turtle for me.

Ewiyar: (These commoners just love wasting their time, don't they?)

Wamdus: It's so cramped in there. I hope the turtles are all right.

Wamdus: They look happy though. I wonder if the race is fun for them.

Local: This turtle race was originally an event to bring in good fortune, so the turtles receive the best treatment here. That's why they're happy.

Wamdus: Really? Okay, that's good.

Local: That's very kind of you to worry about the turtles, young lady. Are you here with your family? There's a lot of people, so careful you don't get separated.

Wamdus: Thanks, I'll be okay. I'm responsible.

Ewiyar: (The luck I bring knows no bounds! Choose one of the popular turtles and it'll all work out.)

Wamdus: ...

Ewiyar: (What're you still hanging around for, Wamdus? Go place my bet with these rupies!)

Wamdus: All right.

Wamdus: Got it. Here you go.

Ewiyar: (Now all we have to do is wait!)

Ewiyar: (Sigh, it's so boring waiting for something we already know's going to happen. They should just give us the rupies now.)

Wamdus: Wiyar...

Local: Hm? The race's about to start, young lady. If you want to catch it, the race track's over there.

Wamdus: Thank you very much.

Ewiyar: (So... slow...)

To no one's surprise, the turtles are slow on their feet, and the race drags on.

Ewiyar: (What did I get myself into...)

Wamdus: This isn't exciting at all.

Wamdus: I'm tired of this. I'm going to go.

Ewiyar: (Wha! But...)

Wamdus: Here's the ticket. See you.

Wamdus: ...

Local: Huh? Did something just...

Local: Ahh! That other one passed my turtle!

Ewiyar: (W-W-Wamdus! Where did she go?)

Ewiyar: (I can't believe she just left like that!)

Local: Sigh... I lost...

Ewiyar: (Argh, they made me wait so long! Whose idea was it to hold a race like this!)

Ewiyar: (But once again I've claimed my sweet victory! Winning feels sooo good!)

Ewiyar: (With this many rupies, even the singularity and the other dunceheads will understand just how amazing I am!)

Ewiyar: (Now, time to go trade in this ticket!)

Ewiyar: Nyahehe!

Ewiyar heads to the counter with the wooden tag in her mouth and holds it out to the receptionist.

Ewiyar: Meow.

Receptionist: Hm? Was that a...

Ewiyar: Meooow.

Receptionist: Oh, a cat. You can't stand here, kitty, so let's get you down.

Ewiyar: Meorw?

The receptionist picks Ewiyar up and places the cat on the ground before turning back to talk to another customer.

Receptionist: Well then, let's take a look at your ticket.

Ewiyar: Meeeorw!

Ewiyar jumps back onto the counter, but the receptionist is too busy with her work to pay the cat any attention.

Ewiyar: Meow! Meeeow!

Receptionist: Oh my! Congratulations, this is quite the lucky ticket!

Ewiyar: (No, mine is luckier! Just take a look!)

Ewiyar tries to catch the receptionist's attention again, but the cat's voice and small appearance are lost among the throng.

Ewiyar: Meooow...

Ewiyar: (The great Ewiyar is speaking! It's only right that you listen attentively and with respect!)

Ewiyar: (It's all Wamdus's fault! How could she just leave me to suffer like this?)

Ewiyar: Meow, meeeow!

Ewiyar: (If I can't trade in this ticket, I don't get anything out of this!)

Ewiyar: (What an... What an utter disgrace!)

Local: Hey! What're you doing here?

Ewiyar: Meow!

Ewiyar: (Finally, a not-as-dumb dimwit! Now, I'll put you straight to work—)

Local: A stray, huh? The counter's no place for cats!

Receptionist: Oh yeah, that cat's been loitering for a while. It's kind of dangeous.

Local: I'll carry it back to the bushes. Oof, you're a big fella... Carrying you's gonna be a workout.

Ewiyar: Meooowr!

Ewiyar: Meow, meow! Meow!

Local: It's no use struggling, I don't have any food for you! Now run along!

Ewiyar: ...

No matter how loud Ewiyar protests, her words amount to nothing but the screeches of a cat.

With no way of obtaining her rupies, Ewiyar stands at a loss.

Goodbye Lotteries!: Scene 4

Disheartened, Ewiyar gives back the only coin she has left to Ugusu and returns to the ship to find Wilnas visiting. Wilnas tells the crew that because the first prize of the turtle lottery was never claimed, the money went to rebuilding the ravaged town instead. Lyria and the others are glad to see Ewiyar back, giving the cat a peace of mind as well as a place of belonging.

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Ewiyar: (You've gotta be kidding...)

Ewiyar: (You mean all those rupies I got... are gone?)

Ewiyar: (But how... My plans were flawless...)

Ewiyar: Meeew...

Ewiyar heads back to the town where she bought her first lottery ticket. The cat wanders the streets, disheartened, when someone calls out to her.

???: There you are!

Ewiyar: Mew?

At the sound of a voice, Ewiyar looks up to see Ugusu swooping down toward her.

Ugusu: You went out for so long and wouldn't come back, so I came out to look for you!

Ewiyar: ...

Ugusu: What's the matter, kitty? You look kind of sad.

Ewiyar: Meow...

Ugusu: Did something not so nice happen? There, there... It's gonna be okay.

Ugusu spreads his wings, gently rubbing the dispirited cat on the back in encouragement.

When Ugusu's feathers brush over Ewiyar's tail, something falls to the ground.

Ugusu: Huh? Did something drop?

Ewiyar: Meow...

Ewiyar: (A rupie? I guess it was caught on my tail...)

Ewiyar: (Sigh... I raked in so much, but now I'm only left with a single coin...)

Ewiyar: ...

After thinking for a moment, Ewiyar picks up the coin with her mouth and holds it out to Ugusu.

Ewiyar: Meow.

Ugusu: Huh? Are you giving this to me?

Ewiyar: Mew.

Ugusu: Wow! Thank you! You're such a nice kitty!

Ugusu: You know, I lost a coin earlier... and couldn't buy a present for Shinsha anymore.

Ugusu: But with this, I'll have enough! Thanks so much, kitty!

Ewiyar: Meow.

Ugusu: Aren't you a cutie!

Ewiyar: (It was your money to begin with.)

Ewiyar: (I gave it back, so now I don't owe you anything. You got that?)

Ugusu: All right, let's get back to the ship! Shinsha and Lyria are worried about you!

Ewiyar: Meow.

Wilnas: Mmm! Sweet and scrumptious!

Lyria: Hehe. One of our crew members made these desserts for us! Here, have another one!

When Ewiyar and Ugusu return to the Grandcypher, (Captain) is in a room conversing with a guest.

Vyrn: You caught us off guard with your surprise visit, but glad you're enjoyin' your time here!

Wilnas: Ah, my apologies. There's been some wonderful news, you see, and I was just dying to tell someone the story.

Lyria: What happened? I'd love to hear about it!

Wilnas: Well, about that! There was a time I accidentally set fire to a city while in my mortal form...

Vyrn: Uh... Sounds like you did a whole lot of damage...

Wilnas: I do feel very bad about it. I didn't mean to get in the way of mortals.

Wilnas: I thought cooking looked fun, and the reason why I was working the food stall was to help make emergency provisions for the people.

Lyria: That's very nice of you!

Wilnas: Ah, but my cooking's still not at a presentable level yet.

Wilnas: Sorry, I went off track! Anyway, I was out trying to collect what you call "money" to help rebuild the town, when I happened across something called the "turtle lottery."

Lyria: The turtle lottery? You mean an actual lottery... but with turtles?

Wilnas: Yes, it involves a race between turtles! People choose a turtle to bet their money on, and whether they win or lose depends on how well the turtle does in the competition.

Vyrn: A lottery in the form of a race, huh? Sounds like you gotta be prepared to stay there the whole day for the results...

Wilnas: But it's surprisingly popular! A lot of people participate in this turtle lottery. The thing is...

Wilnas: For some reason, the first prize winner of today's race decided to withdraw without claiming their rupies!

Wilnas: So the money is going to be used toward the town's reconstruction instead.

Vyrn: Whoooa! Do you think the winner withdrew on purpose? That's pretty nice of 'em!

Wilnas: Indeed, indeed. I was overjoyed to hear that the town's already on its way to recovery!

Lyria: Hehe, I'm sure the townspeople are happy about it too. Even just hearing about this makes me glad for them! Right, (Captain)?

(Captain) nods in response. Just then, the captain hears the sound of wings and light footsteps from the doorway.

Ugusu: I'm back, (Captain)!

Lyria: Ugusu! Welcome back! Were you able to find the kitty?

Ugusu: Yep! We came back together!

Ewiyar: Meow.

Lyria: Oh, I'm glad you're all right! I was worried when you disappeared.

Ewiyar: Mew...

Lyria: Hm... The kitty looks a little sad.

Suspecting the gloomy face to be hunger, the captain extends a plate of snacks toward the returning cat and Ugusu.

Ugusu: Yay, snacks! Is this for me too?

1. Yep. Thanks for finding the kitty for us.

Choose: Yep. Thanks for finding the kitty for us.

Ugusu: Heheh, not a problem! Thanks for the treats, (Captain)! Lyria!

Ewiyar: (Oho... Are they presenting me with an offering?)

Ewiyar: (I guess the singularity really is a rank above the average foolish mortal!)

(Captain)'s act of consideration turns Ewiyar's mood around immediately.

Ewiyar: (Well, if the singularity insists, then I guess I could accept the offering and give it a taste. Be grateful!)

Ewiyar: Chomp!

Lyria: Hehe, it looks like the kitty's cheered up! Looks like it really was hungry.

Lyria: I'm glad you're not hurt, kitty. Don't go off by yourself without letting us know again, okay?

Ewiyar: Meow.

Ewiyar: (Ohoho! Girl in Blue! It seems you've realized the true value of having me in your midst!)

Ewiyar: (Heh, and here I was getting worried whether you dimwits were ever gonna realize the marvel that is my presence.)

Ewiyar: (Hmph. And just as expected, gathering money is much too petty of a task for the great Ewiyar!)

Ewiyar: (You'd do well to remember that, Singularity!)

Ewiyar: (I suppose I'll just stay on this ship, and give you the honor of petting me when I feel like it.)

Ugusu: Kitty's in a good mood! Having a full stomach's a great feeling, isn't it?

Lyria: Hehe, definitely! A full stomach is pure bliss!

Ewiyar: Meow!

Ewiyar: (Now, grovel before me in reverence!)

Despite the unsuccessful attempt in gathering money, Ewiyar is content at having returned to her new home.

Satisfied with her power over the crew, Ewiyar is once again determined to continue her languid life of naps in the sun on the Grandcypher.