Scenario:Fraux - An Afternoon with the Goddess
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An Afternoon with the Goddess
Fraux is approached in town by a fashion designer who begs her to model on the runway. Initially refusing due to past trauma, she reconsiders after hearing the crew's words of support. However, her conviction wavers upon learning that she'll be modeling in a wedding dress.
Lyria: Wow! Look, Fraux—it's a cute accessory shop!
Fraux: Oh, neat... I already see so many items that'd look great on you, Lyria!
Fraux: (Captain), you ought to see this too!
While docked on a remote island to resupply the Grandcypher...
The crew is taking the chance to indulge in a bit of sightseeing.
Lyria: This one would look great on (Captain), don't you think?
Fraux: Hehe, it sure would! Why not buy it as a matching pair for the both of you?
Lyria: Great idea! Let's do it, (Captain)!
Lyria: Fraux, why don't you get a matching set too for you and Rios?
Fraux: Me and... Rios?
Vyrn: Yeah, go for it! Only wish she were here with us though.
Lyria: Well, Rios has something to take care of.
Rios—a dear friend of Fraux's who was once separated from her, only to reunite through a series of extraordinary events.
She is currently away from the ship, visiting the traveling performers who once took care of her.
Fraux: That's right. Rios needs her own solo journey once in a while.
Fraux: Not to mention... seeing her choose to travel of her own free will fills me with joy.
Lyria: Fraux...
Fraux: Ah... This one would really suit Rios.
Fraux's eyes land on a colorful floral hair ornament.
Fraux: (I wonder how she'd react if I said I wanted matching ones...)
???: Inspiration has struck!
Fraux: ...?
???: Marvelous... Exquisite! Would you please kindly grant me a moment of your time, dearest muse?
Vyrn: The heck is up with this guy?
The strange man drops to one knee before Fraux, then reaches for her hand.
Fraux: Whoa!
With a graceful, effortless motion, Fraux shifts her body and seizes the man's hand instead.
???: Urk!
In the next moment, the man is sent flying and tumbles to the ground a short distance away.
Lyria: Nice going, Fraux!
Fraux: Ah! I-I'm so sorry! That was purely instinct...
Vyrn: No problem at all if ya ask me.
Vyrn: What's his deal though? Guy seems pretty worn out.
???: Ugh... my apologies. But please, won't you take a moment to listen to me?
Fraux: (He's clearly exhausted, with dark circles under his eyes... Then again, he's just a stranger to me.)
Man 1: Hey, Fraux. Would you believe I got dumped the other day? I'm so lonely... but you'll comfort me, won't you? You're a sweetheart like that.
Man 2: Hey, who said you could hog her for yourself!
Fraux, I need some comforting too! Not that I've been dumped or anything! Hahaha!
Fraux, I need some comforting too! Not that I've been dumped or anything! Hahaha!
Fraux: ...
Fraux: (But that was all in the past! This person seems different... It wouldn't hurt to hear him out, at least.)
Fraux: Um... I'm Fraux. What seems to be the problem here?
???: Why, thank you so much! You see, I'm a fashion designer by trade.
Fashion Designer: And I'm supposed to debut some new designs at an upcoming show, but I've been in a terrible slump lately.
Fashion Designer: It's been three days since I've begun pulling all-nighters, wandering the streets for inspiration...
Vyrn: Welp, that explains why ya look dog-tired.
Fashion Designer: But at last I have found the ideal muse!
Fashion Designer: Miss Fraux! Would you do me the honor of becoming the model for my brand at this show?
Fraux: Me?
Vyrn: A model!
Lyria: That's amazing, Fraux! You're going to be a model?
Fashion Designer: Of course, as my muse, you'll be the star attraction! I'll have you close the show as the top model!
Fraux: I-I don't know... This is kind of sudden...
Fashion Designer: Ahhh, you couldn't be more perfect! The inspiration is pouring out of me!
Fashion Designer: I must capture this beauty on paper right away!
Lyria: Wow! Your sketchbook is filled to the brim with designs!
Vyrn: Well, guess he wasn't kiddin' about being a designer, huh.
While (Captain), Lyria, and Vyrn eagerly gather around the designer's sketchbook, Fraux looks away awkwardly, unsure how to react.
Lyria: What's most important is how you feel about this, Fraux.
Vyrn: Why not give it a shot? This ain't exactly an everyday opportunity, you know.
Fraux: Hm... Well...
Lyria: A supermodel! That sounds so cool, Fraux!
Vyrn: This kinda opportunity doesn't come knockin' every day, Fraux. Just sayin'.
Fraux: Hm, right...
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Fraux: I'm glad that you've found inspiration, mister. Kudos to you.
Fraux: If I was even the least bit helpful, that means a lot to me. Feel free to use that design to create new clothes.
Fraux: But as for modeling... I just don't think it's for me. I'm not really feeling up to it.
Fraux: I'm sorry, but I'll have to decline.
Fashion Designer: Hm... That's too bad. Are you certain though? I'd make sure the pay is more than generous...
Fraux: Once again, I'm sorry.
Fashion Designer: Very well. If that is your decision, then I have nothing more to say.
What the man does next comes as a surprise to all.
Lyria: Eep! He's tearing up the design sketch!
Fraux: Wh-what are you doing? That's such a waste!
Fashion Designer: It's fine. This is no longer necessary.
Vyrn: Hold on a sec... I thought you said you were in a slump. Surely it'd be worth it to at least make the clothes.
Fashion Designer: That would be meaningless. Sure, I could take this design and make the clothes, but...
Fashion Designer: It wouldn't come close to capturing even a tenth of the inspiration I received from Miss Fraux!
Fraux: Inspiration...
Fashion Designer: You could call it a revelation! The wondrous world that has blossomed in my mind cannot be expressed with any substitute for the muse herself!
Fashion Designer: You, Miss Fraux, are absolutely essential to this vision!
Fraux: Hrmm...
Fraux: (He's far more serious about this than I thought. He speaks to me like a true professional too.)
Fraux: (Honestly, it feels kind of flattering...)
Fraux: But if I were to accept, we'd have to extend our stay on this island... and that would just end up inconveniencing everyone else...
Lyria: Yeah, it's no bother at all! Plus if you do this, the design won't have to go to waste either!
Lyria begins collecting the scattered pieces of the torn design sketch and meticulously pieces them together.
Fraux: Hmm... All right! In that case, I think I can give it a try!
Fashion Designer: Uoooogh! Bless my lucky stars!
Lyria: Yay! Look, the design sketch is all fixed now!
As Lyria proudly points to the restored sketch, everyone gathers to take a closer look.
Lyria: Hehe, I'm already excited just thinking about Fraux wearing this.
Lyria: A wedding dress!
Fraux: A w-w-wedding dress?
Fashion Designer: Yes! You will surely become the most beautiful bride the world has ever seen!
Fraux: Wait, hold on just a second...
The design sketch Lyria restored shows an exquisitely delicate and charming wedding dress. Fraux stares at it in shock.
Fraux: You never said anything about a wedding dress!
Fraux protests, her flustered voice aimed at stopping the designer from proceeding.