Scenario:Full Metal Man VII: The Last Mission - Chapter 1: Daughter - Episode 4

Full Metal Man VII: The Last Mission - Chapter 1: Daughter - Episode 4

Yngwie asks Lukav about the Nightmare at Rire that Erika mentioned earlier. It was a horrific incident that happened a decade ago, where the government rounded up the adults of Rire Village and sent them off to die in prison. Lukav and Erika both lived through that nightmare. Despite the shocking revelation, the crew and Rie Famille members socialize over some revelry.

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Yngwie finds Lukav in the main office room of parliament.

Lukav: Hero Yngwie, I greatly appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

Yngwie: You can drop the "hero" part. And if you're gonna thank anyone, save it for (Captain).

Lukav: Most certainly. Compensation will be in order as well.

Gran is the Main Character

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Lukav: You know, I was about your captain's age when I first founded Rie Famille. That's why I feel a special bond between us.

Djeeta is the Main Character

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Lukav: You know, I was about your captain's age when I first founded Rie Famille. That's why I feel a special bond between us.

Lukav: Well then, let's get down to business. I'd like to discuss the strategy for taking on the floating fortress, starting with those dreaded laser cannons...

Yngwie: Can I ask a question first?

Lukav: Sure...

Yngwie: What can you tell me about the Nightmare at Rire? What happened to that village?

Yngwie: A woman I once loved called Rire her home. She was Erika's mother.

Yngwie: That's not where I met her, but I dropped by the village a few times.

Lukav: I know—Rire was my home as well. Though I unfortunately don't remember having seen you there.

Yngwie: Hm... I might've crossed paths with a younger you, at the very least.

Lukav: The Nightmare at Rire, eh...

(Captain) and company join Rie Famille for a celebration in parliament's courtyard.

Erika: The Nightmare at Rire was a major scandal perpetrated by the Roanne government about a decade ago.

Lyria: A scandal...

Erika: Many were found "guilty" of wrongdoing without proper evidence.

Erika: A hundred adults, my mother among them, were suddenly hauled away one day on suspicion of treason and died in prison.

Erika: The children left behind scattered to various places, and the village as we knew it was no more. That's when one of the orphans, Lukav, led the founding of this organization.

Erika: Rie Famille's grown a lot in the past decade. The other founding members have all since passed away, save for me and Lukav.

Eugen: What a messed-up story...

Rackam: How did things get that bad to begin with?

Erika shakes her head at Rackam's question.

Erika: As children, it was impossible for us to uncover the truth.

Erika: The truth remains buried to this day... We're only left with the fact that a hundred people died.

Yngwie: Sounds like a lot happened after I left.

Lukav: The grievous, irremediable pain dealt to us became the driving force of our actions and carried us this far.

Yngwie: Anything you remember about Erika's past?

Yngwie: Around the time the incident happened, she sent me a letter...

Yngwie: You might've already known at the time, but she's my daughter.

Lukav: So I've heard. She told me all about the great hero Yngwie time and time again.

Yngwie: Uh-huh...

Lukav: Before the Nightmare, she held you in the highest regard.

Lukav: I mean, can you imagine having a mom who'd sing endless praise of this Yngwie guy's heroic exploits, day in and day out?

Lukav: When you grow up in that kind of environment and suddenly find yourself in need of someone you can depend on, of course this hero would be the first person you think of.

Yngwie: A hero, huh...

Vyrn: Hey...

Erika: Yes, Vyrn? Did you want a drink too?

Vyrn: Nah, it's not that... It's just I overheard the two of ya havin' a little squabble...

Everyone at the party seems to be engaged in their own little conversations.

Lyria: Umm... Erika, are you...

Erika: Oh, so you heard that, huh? Well, the courtyard isn't exactly the most private space after all...

Erika: Yep, I'm Yngwie's daughter.

Rackam: Holy smokes! So he finally found you!

Eugen: Now that's a surprise! We heard you were on the island when we first came, but...

1. Cute family.
2. Thank goodness.

Choose: Cute family.
Choose: Thank goodness.

Erika: Aw, gimme a break. It's not as if it's some big, happy family reunion.

Vyrn: But... But he went through so much trouble to find you...

Eugen: Lay off, guys... I know from firsthand experience that it's not always smooth sailin' between father and daughter.

Eugen: For now, let's just be glad the search is over.

Lyria: B-but...

Rackam: Eugen's got a point. All that's left is for the two to talk it out.

Rackam: 'Sides, we've got our own job to do. Let's worry about that first before helpin' the two reconcile.

Lyria: Okay...

Erika: C'mon, there's no need for you to be so down! I appreciate the concern, but you're almost making me feel sorry...

Sensing that the two aren't on the best of terms, (Captain) and company go quiet, which in turn makes Erika feel awkward.

Erika: All right, let me flip the question around then... What kind of person is Yngwie exactly?

Lyria: He cares very much for his friends and is always incredibly reliable!

Vyrn: He goes off on his own sometimes, but he shows up to save the day when we're in a jam!

Erika: So you guys trust him...

Eugen: He's crazy bold to the extreme, often acting on instinct. But he knows how to care for others.

Rackam: He's got experience as a skyfarer in spades... often resolving entire missions by himself.

Erika: I see...

Erika: He's not a complete no-show then...

Erika appears to fall quiet, her low muttering inaudible to anyone else.

Lyria: Erika?

Erika: Oh, sorry... What were you saying?

Vyrn: We were talkin' about stuff to do when this is all over. Got any plans yourself, Miss Adjutant?

Erika: Plans for the future? Hm...

Erika: Never really gave it much thought. Except for...

Vyrn: 'Cept for what...

Erika: ...
For one thing, I wouldn't mind falling in love.

All: ...

Vyrn: Haha. That's actually kinda normal.

Erika: Wh-what's that supposed to mean!

Erika: Are you saying I shouldn't fall in love?

Lyria: Yeah, Vyrn! That's a little rude!

Vyrn: Whoops, my bad... That's not what I meant!

Rackam: Just means it's something you couldn't get to with everything else going on. Glad you have something to look forward to.

Famille Soldier 1: Adjutant Erika! If it's love you're looking for, then I'm more than happy to volunteer!

Erika: Sorry, hard pass.

Famille Soldier 1: Sniff...

Eugen: Bwahahaha!

More candidates come out of the woodwork upon hearing of Erika's yearning for love.

Famille Soldier 2: I heard a contest to decide on Adjutant Erika's lover is happening?

Famille Soldier 3: Sounds fun. Where do I sign up?

Famille Soldier 1: It's no contest because I'm the only applicant!

Famille Soldier 2: Your application got rejected flat-out!

Erika: Gah... I shouldn't have blurted that out! Enough about this! You're all dismissed!

Lyria: Wow! Erika is so popular!

Erika: Oh, hardly... I'd say they're mostly just teasing or following the crowd.

Eugen: I wonder about that. Some of them, the look in their eyes told me otherwise.

Erika: Y-you think so?

Rackam: Hahaha! Sounds like you've got one heck of an entertaining life ahead of ya!

Lyria: I hope your island finds peace soon, Erika.

Erika: Thanks... I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Erika: Eugen, Rackam, how about another glass? C'mon, drink up!

Rackam: Righto.

Eugen: Heheh, thanks!

Yngwie: Erika places a lot of trust in you. Mind if I ask about your relationship?

Lukav: Yeah, it wasn't long before I found myself looking after her, what with me being her senior in age. Over time, she became like a little sister to me.

Yngwie: I suppose she was able to come this far because she had a brother figure to look up to.

Yngwie: For that, you have my thanks, Lukav.

Lukav: None needed. In the same way, I got to where I am today because of everyone's support.

Yngwie: Heh... You're a bit of a stiff, aren't ya? You got a lover? Erika maybe?

Yngwie: Not that I have any right to butt in if you two are a thing, of course. I only ask that you make her happy.

Lukav: No, that's never come up between us.

Yngwie: Oh? You've got someone else then?

Lukav: Yngwie, I'm a virgin.

Yngwie: ...

Yngwie: Oh... Okay then...

Yngwie: Oh, I get it... You want to start from a clean slate.

Yngwie: Doesn't feel right to put your fallen comrades in the past and indulge in life's pleasures, eh?

Lukav: You see right through me.

Yngwie: I like you. We ought to have a good chat over some drinks once this is all over.

Lukav: Drinks?

Yngwie: Yeah, I wanna tell you all about how incredible women can be. It'll be a grand time.

Yngwie: Consider it payment for services rendered. What do you say? Of course, this is after we've found peace for Roanne.

Lukav: I'll think about it.

Yngwie: It's a promise.

Lukav: Time is precious... Mind if I continue with the next item on the agenda?

Yngwie: Yeah... Let's do that.

This social function proves to be a good chance for the crew and Rie Famille to get to know each other better.