Scenario:Karva - It's Just Not That Exciting
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It's Just Not That Exciting
The crew receives a request from the Knickknack Shack to rescue a man who has gone missing in some ruins. But the ruins specialist Karva doesn't seem very motivated to participate, so (Captain) and company end up dragging her there.
Karva: Augh... Ugh...
Vyrn: Whoa, you sure don't seem like your usual self. What's up?
Karva responds by putting her head down on the table.
While on the way to the Knickknack Shack, the crew encounters an unexpected holdup.
Karva: Well... I mean... I'm going through a lot here.
Vyrn: Okay. Go on...
Karva: It's just, all this treasure hunting is getting... meh.
Vyrn: Huh? Whaddya mean? You're findin' all those treasures and makin' pretty good money off 'em.
Katalina: Vyrn's right. You've helped out quite a bit since you joined us.
Karva: No... That's not what I mean. There are some holes that all the treasures in the world can't fill.
Katalina: I see... Could you be more specif—
Vyrn: Hey! We're supposed to be at the Knickknack Shack right now! Let's get goin'!
Karva: Nah... I don't feel like it. You guys go without me.
Vyrn: Don't give me that! We can't even start this mission without you!
The crew arrives at the Knickknack Shack, dragging the cranky Karva along.
Sierokarte: Hello, everyone! I've been waiting for you!
Katalina: So what's this mission you have for us?
Sierokarte: Well... A treasure hunter who left for some ruins a few days ago apparently hasn't returned.
Sierokarte: So his family has requested a search.
Katalina: Hmm... That does seem like something we'd need Karva for.
Sierokarte: Yep... I hear the ruins are quite dangerous.
Karva: If you say so. I guess I could go take a look at least.
Vyrn: You talk like we're goin' to check out an open house or somethin'...
Sierokarte: Hehehe. Even the locals are scared to go near those ruins, so I'm sure you can expect some nice treasures. Exciting, right?
Karva: Whatever... I so don't feel up to this.
Vyrn: Come on, you're a treasure hunter, right? Aren't you supposed to be all hyped up to see the place?
Karva: My hype train seems to have gone off the rails. But I guess if it's work, I have to do it.
Vyrn: Sheesh... I've got a bad feelin' about this...
Vyrn: Anyway! Guess we can't really count on Karva right now, but let's head to those ruins!
Karva: Okay...
It's Just Not That Exciting: Scene 2
Thanks to the listless Karva's advice, the crew soon finds the missing treasure hunter. But he says escaping won't be so easy because the place is littered with traps designed to keep people from leaving. Karva seems excited to hear this and barrels off in search of them.
Even after reaching the ruins, Karva still seems out of it.
(Captain) and company search the ruins, literally dragging her along since she has lost all motivation to walk.
Karva: Uh... Don't go that way... There are usually monsters in places like that.
Karva: And I see some recent tracks... Maybe the person you're looking for is over there.
Vyrn: Hey! Thanks for guidin' us and all, but can't you walk on your own?
Karva: Nah... I don't feel like moving...
Karva somehow manages to point the crew in the right direction even as she's dragged along. Eventually they encounter a young man.
Young Man: Huh? What are you doing in a place like this?
Vyrn: Oh! Are you the guy we're lookin' for?
(Captain) and the crew talk to the man and learn that he is in fact the missing treasure hunter.
Young Man: I see... So you came to find me? What a relief!
Karva: Whoopee. Mission accomplished. I guess my work's done here.
Young Man: Well... It's actually not that simple.
Vyrn: Huh? Why's that?
Young Man: You see... These ruins are very easy to get into, but they're designed so you can't get out.
Young Man: The traps are apparently constructed to trigger when people try to leave.
Karva: Oh? Tell me more!
Vyrn: Huh? Why the sudden energy burst?
The young man begins to explain why he couldn't escape, and Karva returns to her usual self as she listens.
Karva: Interesting. Traps that even a pro like me couldn't find? How exciting!
Karva: But now that you mention it, I should have noticed. There's definitely danger lurking in the air.
Karva: Hehe... Hahaha! I feel it! The tingle of danger is tickling my horns!
Katalina: W-wait, Karva! What do you plan to do?
Karva: For now, let's just try heading back and see what happens.
Young Man: Wha? But that's dangerous! I've seen my life flash before my eyes enough times already...
Karva: Hehehe... We can tackle problems as they arise. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, right?
Vyrn: What the... Hey! Don't leave us behind!
It's Just Not That Exciting: Scene 3
Karva joyfully leads the way through various traps, and the crew manages to escape the ruins. The crew is surprised by her change of heart, but the self-proclaimed adrenaline junkie explains that she just needed some traps to liven up her life.
Karva: Teehee... Lah-dee-dah!
Vyrn: Whoa! That was close! An arrow just shot at me! Be careful, (Captain)!
Karva: Whee! This is so much fun! If you'd been just a step off, your head would've been split in half! Hahaha!
Her attitude completely different from earlier, Karva beams brightly as she hums and steps over the many traps.
She leads the crew deeper into the ruins, as though trying to challenge every single trap. Escaping doesn't seem to be her priority.
Vyrn: Hey! Why are you settin' off traps we don't even have to go through?
Karva: Oh... Haha. Sorry about that. I'll admit, I'm an adrenaline junkie. I have to have a steady supply of thrills, or my energy level plummets.
Karva: Speaking of which... Wasn't it a rush when that arrow barely missed you? I can't get enough of that sensation!
Karva: Just finding treasure is no fun at all! You need thrills like this!
Young Man: Wow! Amazing. As a fellow treasure hunter, that attitude is definitely something I can learn from.
Vyrn: Uh... I wouldn't suggest it. I don't think imitatin' her is exactly good for your health.
Thus the crew returns to the Knickknack Shack quite a bit later than expected.
Sierokarte: Oh! Look who's back! Glad to see you all!
Vyrn: You should've seen this gal! She wanted to explore every nook and cranny of the ruins just to see the traps!
Karva: Hehehe... I guess I got a little overexcited back there.
Young Man: You really were amazing though. Perhaps you could take me under your wing?
Woman: Honey! Are you hurt?
Vyrn: Uh... Who's this lady?
Sierokarte: Your client, of course!
Woman: Thank you so much, everyone. I have your reward right here. Please accept it.
Karva: Uh... Hehehe. Normally I would, but I dragged your husband around way too long, and it's already night...
Karva: I put him in danger too, so I don't think I can accept any reward. Hehehe.
Woman: Really?
Karva: If you ever need us again, just ask! Bye now!
Vyrn: Hey! Wait up! Where are you goin'?
The crew quickly bids farewell to the client and runs after Karva, who has already left the shop.
Vyrn: Hey! Why'd you tell her you didn't need the reward? What were you thinkin'?
Karva: Hehehe... About that...
Karva takes a wrapped object out of her pocket and opens it to show the crew.
Vyrn: Whoa! Is that a gem? When did you get your hands on that?
Karva: I swiped it while we were running through the ruins. Hehehe...
Vyrn: Yeesh... Talk about sneaky.
Karva: I know I was all excited and racing around, but then I sensed something suspicious, you know?
Karva: And then I found this priceless thing. I bet you can see why it was hard to accept a reward when I already had something like this.
Katalina: You really are a smooth one.
Karva: Treasures are wonderful because traps come with them.
Karva: And the more dangerous the trap, the more amazing the treasure. What could be more thrilling?
Vyrn: Um... I think I kinda get it, but not really...
Karva: Oh man, I'm so glad I went with you, (Captain)! Thanks to you, I got to see those incredible ruins!
Karva: I can't wait to see the Island of the Astrals! And the traps that the Astrals set up! And any trap that might still be on the island!
Vyrn: I'm... just going to stop talking...
(Captain) and company aren't quite sure what to make of Karva's addiction to thrills.
But since her addiction guides them to one treasure after another, they can't exactly complain.