Scenario:Fif - Out of Reach
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Out of Reach
After migrating birds make a nest on the Grandcypher, Fif begins to assist them with their daily needs. One day a group of wyverns attacks the ship, causing the nest to fall and its eggs to break. Fif desperately tries to revive the eggs, but Rosetta cautions her that lives lost can't be restored. Frustrated at her own powerlessness, Fif breaks down crying.
After training with each member of the Eternals, Fif learned how to control her steadily-growing magic.
Some time has passed since then. Today finds Fif making a new discovery aboard the Grandcypher.
Fif: Wowie!
Fif: (Captain)! Vyrn! Rosetta! Look, look! We have visitors!
Vyrn: How the heck do we got visitors when the ship's flying through the sky?
Fif: Just come over here and see for yourself!
Vyrn: All righty then...
Following Fif's pointing, the group spots a pair of birds building a small nest.
Birds: ...
Rosetta: It appears that we really do have a couple of adorable visitors on board.
Rosetta: Migrating birds, perhaps. They must have stopped for a rest and found themselves staying a while longer.
Fif: Oh! If they live here now, that means they're a member of the crew! Right, (Captain)?
Lyria: Hehehe, yeah. They're our new friends starting today!
Rosetta: We should give them a little assistance as a welcoming present.
Fif: Good idea! I'll go help them build their home!
Choose: Guess we've got to put them to work.
Fif: W-work?
Fif: I guess they are riding with us, so...
Fif: But what work can a bird do?
Birds: ...?
Rosetta: That's enough teasing, Captain. You shouldn't be mean.
Fif: Huh? Teasing?
Rosetta: Their only job should be finishing their nest. Isn't that right, (Captain)?
Fif: What? Geez, (Captain)! That wasn't nice!
Fif: Guess that means I should help them build since we're crewmates now!
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Fif: Rosetta! Is it okay if I share some of the flowers we grew?
Rosetta: Of course. Choose the ones you find to be the prettiest.
Rosetta: I'm sure those flowers will be happy to have a new home.
Fif: All right, super pretty flowers on the way! Be right back, birdies!
Fif continues to care for the migrating birds over the following days.
Fif: Birdies, birdies!
Birds: Chirp, chirp!
Fif: Ta-da! I brought snacks!
Fif: Bird-friendly super-delicious ultra-deluxe veggie chips!
Rosetta: A kind gesture, but take care not to overfeed.
Fif: Huh? But why?
Rosetta: If they become too used to receiving food from us, they won't be able to hunt on their own once they leave.
Rosetta: Can you see how that might spell trouble for our tiny friends?
Fif: Well... I guess I see your point. And after I got everything ready too...
Fif: Oh, wait, I know!
Fif: Birdies, I'll be the prey! You gotta catch me if you want treats!
Birds: Chirp, chirp!
Lyria: Hehe, Fif's become best friends with our newest members.
Rosetta: She truly has.
Rosetta: It will be a sad day when our feathery companions have to return to their own journey...
Rosetta watches over Fif and the birds as more days pass.
Fif: Wowie! Look, look! (Captain)! Rosetta!
Rosetta: It's a relief to see the eggs have been safely laid.
Fif: Yeah! They're so round and cute!
Birds: Chirp, chirp!
Fif: Congrats, you guys! Should we celebrate with more flowers? Or... maybe something even better!
Fif: How about a party? A big one with lots of veggies that you can eat!
Birds: Chirp, chirp!
Vyrn: A party just for laying eggs, huh? What're you gonna do when they finally hatch?
Fif: Hmm...
Fif: What about a parade? We can have everyone on the ship join in!
Vyrn: Hahaha... Knowin' you, you'd actually make it happen.
Birds: Chirp, chirp!
Lyria: First is the party though! I'll help you set it up, Fif!
Fif: Wahoo! Thanks!
With tea made from leaves she grew with Rosetta and treats made by other crew members, Fif hosts a grand party.
More days pass in peace afterward, but the peace doesn't last long.
???: Groooar!
Fif: Ah! What was that?
Lyria: Oh no, a large group of wyverns is attacking the ship!
Vyrn: We gotta show 'em the boot! Fif, give us a hand!
Fif: You got it! They don't stand a chance!
Vyrn: Come on, (Captain)!
Fif: This is gonna hurt! Catch!
Wyvern: Graaahhh!
The wyverns peel away from the Grandcypher, unwilling to suffer more of Fif and (Captain)'s attacks.
Vyrn: Phew, looks like they're all gone.
Rosetta: Strange that we didn't hear any warnings on the island we stopped by. I wonder if this large group was just passing through.
Rosetta: It wouldn't be surprising for some monsters to migrate like birds, after all.
Fif: Migrate like birds...
Fif: Ah!
Her face turning white as a sheet, Fif runs across the deck.
Fif: ...!
Vyrn: What's wrong? Is that...
Lyria: The birds' nest...
To everyone's dismay, broken egg shells and the remains of the nest lie at Fif's feet.
Fif: The eggs... They're all...
Lyria: B-but what about the birds?
Rosetta: Flew off, I imagine. They were probably afraid of being attacked again.
Lyria: Oh... I feel really bad for them, but as long as they're okay, then...
The group falls silent at their failure to protect their temporary passengers, but Fif is the most affected.
Fif: ...!
Lyria: Fif?
Fif: Pain, pain... Go away!
Fif: Pant... Breathe...
...!
...!
Vyrn: Fif, you gotta let this go... Those eggs are already...
Fif: I can still heal them!
Fif: I'm... I'm the most powerful mage in the skies! I'm an Eternal!
Fif: I make bad people go boom and heal everyone up in a flash! So I...
Rosetta: Fif.
Gently smiling, Rosetta approaches the distraught Fif.
Rosetta: You understand, don't you?
Fif: ...!
Rosetta: It's true that you possess the wonderful ability to heal many.
Rosetta: However, lost lives can't be restored. That's the reality of this world—a rule that mustn't be broken.
Fif: But...
Rosetta: If you attempt to do so, you will only bring despair to yourself and the lost little ones.
Rosetta: I'm sure you already know this, as the most powerful mage in the skies.
Fif: ...
Rosetta: We should send them off with a gift of flowers... to keep them company.
Rosetta kneels to the floor and begins to gather the remains of the eggs.
Fif: Sniffle...
Lyria: Fif...
Vyrn: This was our bad. We shoulda seen the wyverns comin' and changed course before anythin' happened.
Fif: No... It's not your fault or (Captain)'s or even the wyverns'.
Fif: I should've gone to the birdies first when you guys ran over...
Fif: Or beaten the wyverns quicker.
Fif: I'm... I'm one of the Eternals... I should be the best, but I let this happen...
Fif: Hiccup... Waaaah!
As Fif bursts into tears, (Captain) places a comforting hand on her head.
The cruelty of the situation sits heavy on the young mage's shoulders.