Scenario:Jeanne d'Arc - Grasping Peace

Grasping Peace

Jeanne finds herself in an existential quandary when Vyrn entreats her to be less formal. Thankfully Lyria consoles her by telling her to take it slowly.

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Some time has passed since Jeanne d'Arc's enlistment in the crew.

Vyrn is speaking to (Captain) and Lyria on the deck of the Grandcypher.

Vyrn: Hey... Um, I was wondering if I could talk to you guys about something.

Lyria: Oh, what's wrong, Vyrn? You seem a little down...

Vyrn: Well, it's about Jeanne...

Vyrn: She's really respectful when she talks to me, but...

Vyrn: I feel like she's too respectful, and it kinda throws me off, you know?

Lyria: Now that you mention it, she does talk to you like you're royalty or something.

Vyrn: That's what I'm talking about! I know she doesn't mean any harm...

Vyrn: But being treated like that twenty-four-seven gets a bit uncomfortable.

Vyrn: It's not like I'm the one who gave Jeanne her revelation. I sort of feel like there's a wall between us even though we're friends.

Lyria: So that's why you're feeling down...

Lyria: But I think this is something you need to talk to her about.

Vyrn: You're right... Hmm...

Lyria: Oh! Speaking of which, there's Jeanne!

Lyria: Jeanne, over here!

Jeanne d'Arc: Hm? Ah, Lyria and (Captain). And Master Vyrn too.

Vyrn: Hey, Jeanne... There's something I gotta talk to you about.

Jeanne d'Arc: Yes! Please do not hesitate to command me as you will.

Vyrn: Well... I was wondering if you could cut down on the formality.

Jeanne d'Arc: Formality, you say? But Master Vyrn, I hold you in the highest regard!

Jeanne d'Arc: How could I possibly speak to you without proper respect?

Vyrn: I'm flattered you feel that way, but it throws me off—if you catch my drift.

Jeanne d'Arc: By the gods, what have I done! I made Master Vyrn feel uncomfortable with my inconsideration!

Vyrn: You see what I mean? I want you to stop taking it so seriously.

Jeanne d'Arc: But I...

Seeing how troubled both Vyrn and Jeanne are, Lyria chimes in.

Lyria: Um, Jeanne? I have an idea.

Lyria: Since we're on our way to a nearby island to get some rest...

Lyria: Why don't you try talking to Vyrn more casually while we're there?

Lyria: Maybe if you change the way you talk, your attitude will loosen up too.

Jeanne d'Arc: Be less formal to Master Vyrn? However, I... Well...

Jeanne d'Arc: If I'm becoming a nuisance to Master Vyrn, I suppose I have no choice...

Vyrn: All right! How about a pinky swear, Jeanne?

Jeanne d'Arc: As you command, Master Vyrn!

Vyrn: Hey!
Sigh... This isn't gonna be easy.

Jeanne d'Arc: Ack! M-my condolences.

Grasping Peace: Scene 2

When local ruffians assail Vyrn with a fistful of stones, Jeanne is infuriated and attempts to punish them.

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The crew makes landfall at a nearby island and heads to town for some rest and relaxation.

Vyrn: Good work, everyone! Now let's go get some grub!

Jeanne d'Arc: Yes, Master Vy—
I mean... Okay... Vyrn.

Lyria: Teehee. Look at how hard Jeanne's trying, (Captain).

Vyrn: Sigh... I'm sure she'll get used to it over time.

Vyrn: All right, gonna get some eats! Last one to the dining hall is a rotten egg! Ready, go!

Jeanne d'Arc: Wha? Wait for me, Mas... I mean Vyrn!

Lyria: Hehe! We should go too, (Captain)!

Vyrn: The dining hall is just ahead—Wait, what?

Ruffian: Huh? Did you just tell me to pay up? Who the hell do you think you are!

Citizen: Ahh!

Jeanne d'Arc: That lot seems to be causing trouble.

Vyrn: Hey! What do you think you're doing?

Ruffian: Tch, what's with this dumb lizard? Shut your trap, or I'll shut it for you!

The ruffian picks up a few pebbles and throws them at Vyrn, pelting his arm.

Vyrn: Ow! What's your problem!

Jeanne d'Arc: You swine! First the citizens, and now Master Vyrn...

Jeanne d'Arc: Unforgivable! I will strike you down!

Lyria: Oh no! Jeanne, it's dangerous to go alone! Let's help her, (Captain)!

Grasping Peace: Scene 3

Adamant that being protected from bandit attacks every single time by others is no solution, Jeanne urges the local folk to stand up for themselves. She leads the people toward the bandit hideout in the mountains.

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Ruffian: Th-this isn't over!

Jeanne d'Arc: Your face is etched in my memory! Don't you dare step foot in this town again! Otherwise...

Ruffian: Eeeek!

Jeanne d'Arc: Whew! It seems we have driven them away for now.

Citizen: Thank you! Those bandits are infamous around here.

Citizen: Lately they've been coming down to our town and threatening everyone... We don't know what to do.

Lyria: Really? That's awful...

Citizen: Yes... It's great that you drove them away for us, but they might come back for revenge.

Vyrn: I feel bad for the people that live here. Hey, (Captain), why don't we take care of those bandits for them?

Jeanne d'Arc: No. They can't be coddled like that.

Vyrn: Hmm? What do you mean?

Without answering, Jeanne walks toward the townspeople.

Jeanne d'Arc: What absurdity is this—just because you were saved once, you have now become content with waiting until someone saves you again?

Citizen: ...!

Jeanne d'Arc: This is your livelihood that is being threatened!

Jeanne d'Arc: Peace is something that must be claimed and preserved for yourself. It is not something that falls into your lap as you wait!

As Jeanne raises her voice, the circle of townsfolk around her start to murmur.

Gradually the murmurs turn into words of affirmation.

Citizen: That's right... this is our town! We need to protect it!

Jeanne d'Arc: That's the spirit! You have to fight to win back peace! Follow me!

Lyria: Jeanne is amazing! More and more people are gathering...

Vyrn: Yeah, but with all these people here, will she be able to protect them all if something happens?

Vyrn: We should go too, (Captain)!

Led by Jeanne, the townsfolk advance toward the mountains where the bandits dwell.

However, they struggle against the bandits, who are more accustomed to both combat and the terrain.

Jeanne d'Arc: Do not falter! They are outnumbered! Forward, forward!

Bandit: ...

Jeanne d'Arc: That must be their leader!

Jeanne d'Arc: (Captain)! Let us take him down together, and their group will crumble!

Vyrn: All right, let's do it!
C'mon, (Captain)!

Bandit: Wh-who the hell are these people? Wait, I've seen their faces... They must be from that town!

Jeanne d'Arc: You fools have disturbed the peace and trampled upon the hard work of these people! Now accept your punishment!

Grasping Peace: Scene 4

A heartwarming conversation helps Jeanne bond with the crew, though she still has to work on not being so overly formal with Vyrn.

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(Captain) and company defeat the bandit leader, and the townsfolk succeed in capturing all of the bandits.

Citizen: Now we don't have to fear bandits anymore!

Citizen: It's all thanks to your help! I don't know how we can thank you...

Vyrn: Well, it was possible because you all worked with Jeanne to corner the bandits!

Vyrn: And you did an amazing job leading them, Jeanne! I'm impressed!

Jeanne d'Arc: I was also a commander at Orleans, so handling the likes of bandits was no trouble...

Jeanne d'Arc: It is nothing worthy of your praise, Master Vyrn!

Vyrn: C'mon, Jeanne! You're back to being all formal again!

Jeanne d'Arc: Ah! My sincerest apologies, Master Vyrn!

Lyria: Hehe. Jeanne, when Vyrn wanted us to take care of the bandits for those people...

Lyria: You were so casual in speaking out against him.

Lyria: I guess coming here to change the way you talk worked!

Jeanne d'Arc: Huh?

Jeanne d'Arc: What grave sin have I committed in my absentmindedness! Please tell me I did not say anything out of line!

Vyrn: Relax—it's cool, Jeanne!

Vyrn: I prefer it when you loosen up anyway. Feels more like we're friends.

Jeanne d'Arc: Friends... Am I... your friend... Master Vyrn?

Vyrn: Of course you are! We're journeying together. That makes us friends, right?

Jeanne d'Arc: I see... You're right!

Jeanne d'Arc: I hope we stay friends from here on out, Master Vyrn!

It seems it will be a while before Jeanne can talk to Vyrn less formally.

However, through her travels Jeanne begins to see her friends with something other than veneration.

The wall that Vyrn feels between himself and Jeanne is sure to fade away as the days go by.

Jeanne d'Arc: Save the world, huh?

Jeanne d'Arc: Taking up arms with (Captain) has allowed me to witness the evils of the empire and the various ailments across the lands.

Jeanne d'Arc: However, these issues are not what I truly seek. I cannot say this with absolute confidence, but...

Jeanne d'Arc: It often feels as if it were a mere dream rather than a revelation.

Jeanne d'Arc: That majestic voice—befitting of a king of dragons—still rings in my ears, sending shivers down my spine each time I recall it.

Jeanne d'Arc: I can no longer remember its form... but I do have a faint recollection of its wings.

Jeanne d'Arc: Wings... Yes, enormous wings like a dragon's. Black wings...