Scenario:Goblin Mage - The Problem with Growth Spurts

The Problem with Growth Spurts

Goblin Mage laments that none of her old clothes or shoes fit anymore after her sudden growth spurt. When Meia brings news that the ship will soon be stopping at a city and Jessica offers them shopping advice, they all agree to go into town together.

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Goblin Mage: Wah!

A short yell suddenly interrupts the afternoon silence one can usually enjoy in the Grandcypher's mess hall.

Feena: Are you okay, Goblin Mage?

Goblin Mage: It hurts, Fee...

Apparently having tripped over nothing, Goblin Mage is holding her knee with tears in her eyes.

Feena: Is it bleeding? Let me see.

Feena: Thank goodness, you didn't break the skin. I guess you really can't wear your shoes like that.

Goblin Mage: Yeah...

Goblin Mage recently was recently subjected to a goblin secret art that forced her to undergo a growth spurt.

But experiencing such a sudden growth spurt had caused a dire problem in her daily life.

Goblin Mage: Fee, I can't fit into these either!

Feena: I figured! What the heck do we do, you only have one set of clothes now!

Goblin Mage: Urgh... We're still flying, so we can't go buy anything until we get to a town.

Feena: I wish I could give you my clothes, but they'd be a little too big.

Feena: Oh, I know! We should ask the girls who are about your size if they can lend you some stuff to wear!

Goblin Mage: Oh yeah! Good thinking, Fee!

Feena: Aren't I smart? Let's go!

Goblin Mage: Ah, wait! It's me who needs the clothes, so I'll go ask for them!

Feena: Huh?

Goblin Mage: But I'm a little scared, so will you come too?

Feena: O-of course! Don't worry, I'll be right there with you!

After that, Goblin Mage went around the ship with Feena, asking other members of the crew to lend her clothes.

Though everyone expressed surprise seeing her suddenly more grown up, they all gladly offered her whatever clothes they could.

Goblin Mage spent the next few days wearing what she was lent, but she and Feena soon realized there was one problem left unsolved.

Feena: We couldn't borrow shoes from anyone, but you really ought to have a second pair you can use.

Goblin Mage: I thought I could just walk on the backs of my old ones like sandals, but that didn't work...

Goblin Mage: Wah!

Both: Yeah, you fell...
Because I fell...

Feena: We need to do some shopping for you as soon as possible.

Goblin Mage: Uh-huh. This is a little inconvenient.

Meia's Voice: Sister Magie! Sister Fee!

Meia: I have good news!

Meia, a young goblin who looks up to Goblin Mage as an older sister, excitedly bursts into the mess hall.

Meia: I was just at the bridge, and they told me that we'll be stopping at a large city as soon as tomorrow!

Meia: We'll be able to find clothes, shoes, and whatever else Sister Magie needs there!

Nobody on the Grandcypher had considered the fact that Goblin Mage had only one set of clothes until after they had left the Menean Empire.

After discussing the situation, Feena and (Captain) determined that they'd rather find a suitable nearby town to swing by than to turn around.

Feena: Really? That's great! We'll finally be able to deal with this.

Goblin Mage: Thank goodness... We'll have to sort out and give back all the clothes I borrowed.

Meia: I'll help you!

As the three start chatting, Jessica appears holding a tray of snacks.

Jessica: Ah, hello. I was just given these in the kitchen. Would you like some?

Goblin Mage: Snacks! Yay, I want snacks!

As Goblin Mage excitedly peruses the platter, Feena offers Jessica a seat.

Feena: While you're here, can I ask you something?

Jessica: ...
What would you like to know?

Feena: We're docking at a big city pretty soon, so I'll finally be able to take Goblin Mage shopping.

Feena: I know we need clothes and shoes, but can you think of anything else we should get her?

Jessica: Ah, I see. Let me think...

Jessica: Has your hair grown a bit, Goblin Mage?

Goblin Mage: Hm? Yeah, a little bit! It feels heavier, too!

Jessica: That's what I thought. Longer hair gets damaged easily, so we should get some product for you.

Feena: Of course, hair care products! I keep mine short, so the idea never even occurred to me!

Jessica: We could also look for hair ties and other accessories so she can try different styles.

Feena: Good point. Thanks, you've been a great help!

Jessica: Hehe, we can't have her feeling bored with her new self, after all.

Meia: Hair products and accessories... The people outside have thought of so many interesting things!

Jessica: There are plenty of other daily necessities she'll need too, like a bigger toothbrush.

Feena: Oh yeah!

Jessica: Ah, and I shouldn't forget what Korwa taught me some time ago.

Jessica: Growing up makes the characteristics of your skin change, so we need to make sure she's using moisturizer.

Feena: Wow, really? Maybe I should buy some for myself too...

Goblin Mage: We've got so many things to get that it's gonna make me dizzy...

Goblin Mage: I wonder what I should do with the clothes that don't fit me anymore... Meia, do you want them?

Meia: Are you sure? I would be honored!

As the others talk, Jessica continues to ponder the situation.

Jessica: I think it would be best for Goblin Mage to go along with you and pick everything out for herself, including the daily necessities.

Jessica: But clothes are pretty bulky, so you might have trouble getting it all home in one go.

Feena: That's true! I'll just have to take her out a couple of times.

Jessica: No, I can help you carry everything. I'm a lot stronger than I look, after all!

Feena: Seriously?

Feena: Jessica, my savior!

Feena latches onto Jessica's arm with joy. Jessica responds with a warm, but bemused, smile.

Jessica: Come on, it's not such a big deal. I wanted to go anyway.

Goblin Mage: Jessy is coming too?

Feena: That's right! She's gonna come shopping with us!

Goblin Mage: Yay! Thank you, Jessy!

Meia: I would like to join you as well!

Feena: Of course! I guess it'll be the four of us, then.

Goblin Mage: Four... Just four?

Feena: That's right, everyone here right now.

Goblin Mage: Oh...

Goblin Mage goes quiet for a moment as she thinks of a certain person.

Goblin Mage: (Then maybe I should bring back a present... I'll have to pick out a good one.)

Feena: What's up?

Goblin Mage: Hurry up, Fee, let's go!

Feena: What? We're not even docked yet!

Goblin Mage: Oh yeah!

Jessica: Hehe, you must be really looking forward to this.

Goblin Mage: Uh-huh! I can't wait!

Goblin Mage is quite excited by the prospect of her first trip to town with Feena, Meia, and Jessica.

Anticipation takes over her every thought, pushing even the pain of her earlier fall out of her mind entirely.