Scenario:Joel - Dreaming of an Ocean

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Dreaming of an Ocean

(Captain) and crew travel through Pandemonium and get their first glimpse at the bottom of the sky. What they find there is a barren wasteland—the very opposite of the ocean that Joel had dreamed of. Later, the crew decides to head to Auguste for their annual summer vacation, while Joel declares his intention to go home. (Captain) begins to fear that Joel's visit to his family will result in a permanent departure from the crew, as the lifeguard now has no dream to chase after.



Born and raised in a seaside town in Auguste, Joel spent his days working as a lifeguard on the beach.
He grew up listening to legends of an endless ocean at the bottom of the sky—waters uncharted that he dreamed of swimming in.
Joel not in crew

Joel: I want to get to the bottom of the sky, but I don't know how to do it.
Joel: Your aim is the sky's edge, but you'll be stopping at various locations along the way, correct?
Joel: While we journey, I can look for a way down. That's why I'd like to go with you.
After a brief moment of consideration, (Captain) accepts his request, and Joel becomes a member of the crew.
But not all dreams come true.
Joel: ...
Joel: So this is the bottom of the sky...
At the end of their foray into Pandemonium, the crew find themselves staring out over the Crimson Horizon.
Joel grows quiet as he takes in the dry and desolate wasteland stretching as far as the eye can see.
Joel: ...
Vyrn: Hey, uh... You okay there, Joel?
Joel: Huh? Why do you ask?
Vyrn: I mean... Your dream was to swim at the bottom of the sky, right? But there's no ocean here...
Joel: Well... I'll admit, I'm kind of shocked. There really is nothing but red. I wonder why...
Joel: Looks like blood right before it's dried.
Lyria: I-it's a lot scarier when you put it that way...
Joel: Sorry, I didn't mean to frighten you.
Joel: But... There's incredible energy swirling around down there. It is kind of unsettling.
Joel continues to scrutinize their surroundings, before his eyes suddenly light up. Curious, (Captain) asks what he is thinking about.
Joel: I feel like I've figured out why Auguste has all those stories—about an endless ocean at the bottom of the sky.
Vyrn: You have? What'd you come up with?
Joel: Remember what Io said? About Echidna, the primal beast bound to Bestia Island.
Joel: She was created by the Astrals to harvest power from the Otherworld... or, in other words, the Crimson Horizon.
Vyrn: Hmm... I'm not seein' how that's got anything to do with this though.
Joel: Oh. I've really got to work on my explanations. Let's see...
Joel: On Auguste, we call the ocean the "Mother of Life."
Joel: It's filled with the salt and water we need to survive, and it's home to many creatures.
Lyria: The Mother... Oh! Echidna's the primal beast of motherhood!
Joel: Exactly. Echidna is the mother of the Crimson Horizon.
Joel: But as the tale traveled through time and space, it warped. Things changed or were forgotten, and the name Echidna probably faded from the story.
Joel: So in Auguste, the mother of the Crimson Horizon became the Mother of Life. That's why we believe an ocean waits at the bottom of the sky.
Joel: It happens a lot. As skydoms are crossed or as generations pass, legends shift.
Joel: The same thing happened with Ebisu, the primal beast of blessings. In Auguste, that name's no more than a good luck charm—something to name your hammer or saw after.
Lyria: Wow... There's so much lore!
Joel: Yeah. I'm willing to bet whatever legends made it out of Auguste are completely different now.
Vyrn: I heard all the super, super old stories are lost now. 'Cause of the Astral invasion.
Lyria: Hehe. It's all so dramatic. How exciting!
Joel: Yeah. Might be fun to look into.
Joel: Oh... Sorry, didn't mean to drone on. We should head back to the ship—it's not safe around here.
Vyrn: Sounds good to me! Don't wanna run into more of those Otherworld creeps.
(Captain) agrees, and the group prepares their weapons for the journey back.
Joel: ...
With one last look at the bottom of the sky, Joel follows after (Captain).
Hours pass, and night falls. (Captain) stands alone on the deck, restless.
Lyria: (Captain), is something wrong? It's almost time to turn in for the day.
Lyria: You're worried about Joel? Oh, right... The truth about the bottom of the sky was pretty shocking...
Lyria: He really, really wanted to swim in that endless ocean...
Lyria: But it's almost summer! We should bring everyone to Auguste again!
Lyria: Maybe a trip back home would cheer Joel up...
Lyria has only half-understood the captain's mood. (Captain) is indeed worried about Joel's dampened spirits.
But heavier still is the knowledge that he no longer has a reason to stay with the crew. The thought of parting with a treasured friend does not sit well with the captain.
Joel: ...
Vyrn: This one's comin' with us to Auguste... And this one...
Vyrn: Whoa!
Joel: ...!
Joel: Vyrn, I'm so sorry!
Vyrn: It's cool! I shoulda been payin' more attention, but I was too focused on checking the list...
Joel: The list? Oh, right, it's almost time for summer vacation. You keeping track of who's coming?
Vyrn: Yep! Everyone's on board for another trip to Auguste, by the way!
Joel: Auguste's insanely busy around this time of year. You should book an inn before they run out of space.
Vyrn: Yeah, that's why we've got the list. Some people wanna visit home before joinin' us on Auguste, y'know? Gotta check who's doin' what.
Joel: It has to be tough doing that by yourself. Let me help.
Vyrn: You sure? I'd 'preciate it, but it's a lotta work...
Joel: Don't worry about it. I'm not busy right now anyway.
Vyrn: Thanks! I owe ya one! If you don't mind, could ya take this list and check in with everyone on it?
Joel: All right.
Joel takes the proffered list and begins to seek out his fellow crew members aboard the Grandcypher.
Joel: I'll let the captain know you and Volenna will be heading directly to Auguste.
Sara: Okay! Thank you, Joel! Um... Before you go, can I ask you something?
Joel: Sure. What's up? Is this a question about Auguste?
Sara: Yes... I was wondering if you knew any fun places that me and Kaz could go to together.
Joel: With Kaz? Hmm...
Joel: Since he's a local, he might not go to tourist areas.
Joel: Why don't you try taking him to the ancient lighthouse? They've remodeled it and turned the inside into a museum.
Sara: A museum! That does sound really nice.
Joel: I guarantee that it is. You can stare giant marine skeletons in the eye sockets. Or, if you're looking for something more beautiful, check out the halite room.
Sara: Thank you so much! I'll see if Volenna and Jin want to visit the museum too.
Joel: All right. I hope you enjoy yourselves.
Sara: Me too! I'm really looking forward to it.
Joel: Let's see... Sara and Volenna... Anna and Nightmare... Danua, and Hansel and Gretel... They're all going straight to Auguste.
Joel: The others are making pit stops... And that's everyone I had to check in with.
Joel: Vyrn's probably still making his rounds. Be better if I handed this off to (Captain).
Decision made, Joel heads for the captain's room.
Joel: (Captain). I met with some of the crew and figured out who's going directly to Auguste.
Joel: Vyrn's taking care of the rest... (Captain)?
Joel: You've got a strange look on your face. Does your head hurt?
Joel places a hand upon (Captain)'s forehead, concerned about the possibility of a fever.
Joel: Temperature's normal... Does it ache anywhere? Are you having a hard time breathing?
Before Joel can fret any further, (Captain) takes a deep breath and speaks.
  1. Are you going home?


Choose: Are you going home?

Joel: What?
Joel: Oh... 'Cause we're heading to Auguste, right? Yeah. Thought I'd swing by.
Joel: I already made it to the bottom of the sky... And I haven't seen my family in a while.
Realizing Joel really does intend to leave, (Captain)'s shoulders sag.
Joel: Captain, you're not looking too good. Go figure. We've been stuck in Pandemonium this whole time.
Joel: It's worn you down. You need rest now. Come on, go lay down.
Joel: Can you make it to your bed? Here, you can lean on my shoulder... Actually, I should just carry you there.
Gran is the Main Character

Joel: Don't worry. I've got you. You feel light as a feather.
Djeeta is the Main Character

Joel: Up you go.
Joel: It's cool. You weigh practically nothing. To be honest, you should consider putting on some weight.
Joel: Was I being rude? Oh... Sorry. Just worrying about your health.
Joel tucks (Captain) into bed, taking care to wrap the blankets snugly.
Joel: Work and rest come as a set. If you keep pushing ahead without breaks, your body will give out.
Joel: Do you want to be stuck inside all summer? When the rest of the crew's out catching some rays? No? Then go to sleep.
Joel: I'll deal with any work that Vyrn brings in, okay? So relax.
Despite Joel's kind words, worry and anxiety fill (Captain)'s heart at the thought of him returning home.
Little rest is had for the remainder of time (Captain) lies in bed.