Scenario:Gayne - For Whom the Blade Dances

For Whom the Blade Dances

Upon Gayne's request, the crew stops by a city of the arts to see a performance. But when monsters attack, Gayne draws her sword to stand up to them.

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Lyria: Wow... I can't wait, Gayne!

Gayne: Nor can I! I've always wanted to watch them perform live...

Gayne: This is it! The stage of the Azalea Dance Troupe! Let's find the best seats possible quickly!

Vyrn: Oh, brother... How many hours do you think it'll be till it starts?

The crew descends upon a graceful town known for its performing arts.

The crew hears that a performance of a famous dance troupe is to be held in the town.

This excites Gayne and she insists the crew attend, but...

Receptionist: Like I just said... The performance is canceled...

Lyria: What? Oh no...

Gayne: And I'm asking you why that is! We were all looking forward to it!

Receptionist: Please, just trust me! It's for your own good! Run away while you can!

Katalina: Huh? Run away? Why would w—

Lyria: Look, (Captain)! There are monsters over there!

Vyrn: Whoa! There's a lot of them! Why are they just showing up in the middle of town?

Gayne: There's no time for questions! Let's defeat them!

For Whom the Blade Dances: Scene 2

The crew is informed that the monsters were set loose by a wealthy man hell-bent on keeping the performance for his eyes only. Gayne becomes infuriated, and resolves to take down every last monster.

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Rackam: Hm... I heard this was a peaceful town, but what's with these monsters? Is that why the performance was canceled?

Receptionist: N-no. That's not it...

Receptionist: Well... To tell you the truth. A very wealthy man has moved to the outskirts of town.

Receptionist: And he has taken a very strong liking to the troupe. He said that he wanted to have the performance all to himself.

Receptionist: Then... he threatened to send monsters unless the performance was canceled everywhere except his manor...

Katalina: What? That's outrageous!

Gayne: He wants to keep it for himself? I won't stand for this!

???: Why, you! Nooo!

Katalina: What was that?

???: Damn it all! My... my precious monsters!

???: You! Are you the one that bullied my beloved pets?

Receptionist: Eeep! It's him! That's the guy!

Greedy Rich Man: How dare y-y-you defy me! My pretty's will tear you apart!

Receptionist: Eek!

Gayne: You will pay for this in blood...

Vyrn: Whoa! Gayne...

Gayne: For trying to keep the performance all to yourself, for ruining all the joy it brings...

Gayne: And for not thinking about the dancers... You. Will. Pay!

Gayne: Let's go, (Captain)! My blade will cut through this heartless greed!

For Whom the Blade Dances: Scene 3

After punishing the greedy man, the crew is rewarded with the best seats to view the performance. Afterwards, Gayne laments not being able to perform, but vows to return to the stage when she finds a suitable partner.

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Greedy Rich Man: Waaaah! My precious!

Gayne: Now then... I'll have you pay for trying to keep the stage to yourself.

Greedy Rich Man: Eek! W-waaaah! I'm so sorry! Please forgive me!

Greedy Rich Man: Gasp! Your dress... Miss, are you a dancer? You're so beautiful... Please come to my manor an—

Greedy Rich Man: Ahhh! Urg...

Gayne: You best have learned your lesson and never try anything like this again!

Receptionist: Thank you! Thank you so much! Now the show can go on!

Receptionist: Wait... It's not much of a reward, but would you like to watch the next performance from VIP seats?

Lyria: Yeaaah!

That is how (Captain) and crew come to enjoy the graceful performance of the dance troupe from the best seats in the house.

Lyria: That was a really beautiful dance... I want to be a dancer who twirls like that too!
Here I go!

Lyria: Uh oh!
Ugh... My head is spinning...

Katalina: Haha. Are you all right, Lyria?

Gayne: ...

Vyrn: What's the matter, Gayne? You look like something's bothering you. Let me guess. You wanna go back on stage?

Gayne: No...
Actually... I guess that's a lie. I do want to, just a little bit.

Gayne: But I'm fine. I will return to the stage when I find a proper partner for my sword dance.

Gayne: Either that, or when that fool finds himself and comes back to me.

Gayne: Besides...

Child: Hey! It's the sword lady! Miss!

Child: Thank you! You went and punished the selfish rich man, right? Please come back anytime!

Gayne: Being thanked for fighting isn't half-bad.

The time for the strong and beautiful dancer Gayne to charm the audience on stage will come a little later.

Until that day, her sword will be wielded for the sake of her comrades.