Scenario:Friday - Friday's Survey

Friday's Survey

(Captain) and the crew are reunited with Friday on the beaches of Auguste and agree to answer her survey about their vacation plans. Vyrn's offhand remark inspires Friday, and she gives each crew member a fried prawn as thanks.

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One fine summer day, a young woman is basking in the sun's rays as the sea waves rock her to and fro.

Friday: The blue sky... The vast ocean...

Friday: And crunchy, juicy fried prawns to satisfy my appetite...

Friday: Ahh, what a perfect day! Don't you think so, FRIED SHRIMP?

FRIED SHRIMP: Fry-fryy!

Friday is perched on a strange, golden object, which slaps the water happily with its tail when she addresses it.

Friday: Hm?

Friday spots some familiar faces on the beach and leans forward.

Friday: Those are the people I met on New Year's Eve...

Friday: I can't believe my luck, running into them here! Let's go, FRIED SHRIMP!

FRIED SHRIMP: Fryyy!

Lyria: Hehe, I had so much fun building that sandcastle!

Vyrn: Yeah!
Say, (Captain), it's nearly lunchtime. Wanna go grab a bite?

Friday: Hello! Long time no see!

Vyrn: Augh! I remember you, Miss Batter-for-Brains!

Vajra's Ritual Robes outfit not obtained

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The crew's first encounter with Friday took place as the Canine Temple guardian was preparing to perform her year-end duties.

Friday: Even with New Year's so fast approaching, you're diligently focused on your work...

Friday: That's why I'd like to propose a groundbreaking new custom!

Friday: It's called...
Premium Friday!

Friday appeared before the crew and launched into an impassioned speech promoting a new tradition.

Everyone, she said, should leave work early at the end of the month, on the evening that a beautiful golden star gleamed in the heavens.

(Captain) and the others said they liked her idea but could think of a few obstacles to implementation. And when they pointed them out...

FRIED SHRIMP: Fffrrryyy!

Friday: This is FRIED SHRIMP: a Fantastically Radical Idea for Ending Drudgery, Saving Human Resources from Infinite Mental Pain.
FRIED SHRIMP will destroy the past that binds you to your antiquated work ethic!

Friday: Come! Abandon your workaholic ways and know the joy of work-life balance!

With the unidentified battered object she named FRIED SHRIMP, Friday unleashed a torrent of flame on the village.

Luckily, the crew and the villagers managed to quell the blaze and end FRIED SHRIMP's rampage.

Friday: Oh, I'm so flattered you remember me! So? Are you all celebrating Premium Friday?

Vyrn: Ugh, are you still yakkin' about that? Do you know what you put Vajra's village through with that flamethrowing stunt?

Friday: You're right... I received a lot of complaints about that... I've seen the error of my ways.

Vyrn: Oh... huh. I didn't expect you to agree so easily.

Friday: Even if you destroy the past that binds you, you need somewhere to live the next day.

Friday: So after the fire, we footed the bill for reconstruction and did our best to help the village get back on its feet.

Friday: My wallet's a little light now, but it takes some outlay to get people to accept new ideas.

Friday: If it'll convince people of the true beauty of Premium Friday, it's a price I'm willing to pay!

Vyrn: Well, as long as you can do it without bothering others, I've got no problem with it.

Friday: Oh! I was having so much fun catching up, I completely forgot the most important thing.

Friday hurries on, ignoring the crew's bewildered expressions.

Friday: I have a request for you. Concerning Premium Friday, of course!

Friday: How you spend your holidays affects how well you work afterward, right?

Friday: So I've been gathering data on how people spend their vacations. I'd love it if you could answer a simple survey for me too!

Vyrn: A survey? You just want us to answer some questions?

Lyria: Ah, sorry... That was my tummy...

Friday: Heh. If you're hungry, then why don't we do this over lunch? My treat!

Lyria: Really? But...

Friday: Not to worry! I can write it off as a business expense!

Friday: Come on, I know a great seaside restaurant!

Friday flashes them a fanged grin, winks, and jogs off ahead.

Vyrn: Hey, wait! We didn't agree to anything yet!
Yeesh, she really doesn't listen to anyone, does she?

Lyria: Still, it sounded like she had something serious to talk about. It can't hurt just to answer a few questions.

Vyrn: I guess you're right. Shall we go see what it's all about?

Friday: Let's get right to it, then! How long are you staying here on vacation?

Vyrn: Well... We had a job and some other stuff to handle, so it should be at least ten days altogether.

Friday: I see, I see. Around... ten... days. Got it.

Friday: Okay, next question. What recreational activities have you done so far, and what do you have planned for today?

Lyria: Well... Before we ran into you, we were making sandcastles, and we have plans to go swimming later.

Friday: Heh, I see. A dip in the ocean does feel best once it's gotten good and hot outside!

Friday: (Yes. Forgetting all about work and really throwing yourself into recreation is the only way to squeeze the most out of a short vacation.)

Friday: (I'm sure that's how workaholics like (Captain)'s crew manage to be this perky.)

Friday interviews the crew, pondering as always how best to spread the concept of Premium Friday.

Friday: That's all my questions! Thank you for your cooperation!

Friday wraps up her survey as (Captain) and the others are finishing their meal.

Lyria: Hehe. I'm glad we could help!

Vyrn: Y'know, we've heard clients talking about you here and there. Is your premium whatchamacallit actually catching on?

Friday: Thank you for asking! It certainly is!

Friday: I've gotten letters from people saying Premium Friday has changed their lives, and some people have even started sending me donations.

Friday: I'm putting that money to use in an effort to expand, so even more people will have a chance at fulfillment. Isn't that wonderful?

Lyria: I see... So you want to spread Premium Friday to even more people.

Friday: But it's difficult bringing people around to a whole new way of thinking...

Friday: I've been racking my brain to figure out how best to showcase what this new tradition has to offer.

Lyria: That sounds like an uphill battle... It would be good for people to rethink their approach to work though.

Vyrn: Yeah... We don't always approve of your methods, but it's not like we don't get where you're comin' from.

Vyrn: It might not hurt if people were in the mood to hear you out.

Friday: !

Friday: Yes! That's it!

Friday leaps from her chair and clasps Vyrn's paw.

Vyrn: Whuh? What's with you all of a sudden?

Friday: The world needs a change of mood! That's just what I was thinking!

Friday: Well then! I have plans to make if I'm going to get people to accept Premium Friday into their hearts!

Friday: I need to get more businesses on board with the Premium Friday program, maybe get some airships to sport promotional paint jobs... oh, and a vacation-themed poetry contest is a must...

Friday: Heh, I can see it all now. I'm going to have everyone seeing the world through Premium Friday-tinted glasses!

FRIED SHRIMP: Fry-fryy!

Friday prattles on excitedly, awash with ideas. FRIED SHRIMP bounces beside her, as if cheering her on.

Lyria: Ahaha... Friday certainly seems to be enjoying herself.

Vyrn: Nnh... Why do I get the feeling I should've kept my mouth shut?

Friday: You're all so young, but you really have your heads on straight! I'm impressed!

Friday: I'm sure we're destined to meet again. Take these to remember me by!

Friday hands a fried prawn to each of the crew members.

Vyrn: Uhhh... Thaaanks... I... don't get why you're this happy with us though...

Vyrn: Wha... This... This is delicious!

Friday promotes her new tradition with all the vim and vigor at her disposal.

How will the trail she blazes across the sky intersect with the crew's? Only time will tell.