Scenario:Kaworu & Mark.06 - An Unforeseen Meeting
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An Unforeseen Meeting
Kaworu winds his way through a midnight forest where he encounters Lucius, who is coincidentally on the island for a job request regarding missing children. But their meeting is far from friendly—the goblin slayer draws his blade on the mysterious young man. However, to Lucius's surprise, Kaworu simply offers him a smile and a handshake.
Kaworu: ...
Kaworu threads through the forest underbrush with clear intention, then comes to a stop and looks around.
Kaworu: No one's here either. I might find them if I go a little farther.
Kaworu: I'd rather get back to the village by dawn, though...
???: You there! What are you doing here?
Kaworu: Well then... This is a predicament I hadn't foreseen.
He turns to the rough voice with a tranquil smile.
Lucius: ...
Kaworu: Good evening. Lovely night tonight, don't you agree?
Despite Kaworu's pleasant greeting, Lucius's scowl remains unwavering—as does his grip on his blade.
Several days prior to their encounter, a letter arrives at the Grandcypher for (Captain)—which is now being discussed with Lyria and Vyrn.
Vyrn: Shouldn't we leave this to the Crew of Enforcers or the Skydom Bureau of Investigation? We're not a buncha gumshoes or nothin'.
Lyria: I think they've already asked them. But since it's such a little island, they might not be prioritizing it...
Vyrn: Yeah, and I guess they're always busy hot on the heels of a case anyhow.
Lucius: What happened? You're all looking dour.
Lyria: Oh, Lucius! Did you finish your job already?
Lucius: Yeah. The delivery went without a hitch.
Vyrn: Thanks for handlin' that! Didn't make any kids bawl this time, didja?
Lucius: They... almost called the authorities.
Lyria: B-but "almost" means they didn't, right? Right?
Lucius: More or less. Once I showed them what I was delivering, they let me through. If grudgingly.
Lucius: Sigh... Felling fiends and monsters would be a far simpler task. But I suppose I must get used to this sooner or later.
Lucius: So, have any other tasks come in?
Vyrn: Oh, actually, yeah. Apparently there's a li'l island where kids are disappearing.
Lucius: That's unsettling. It's not the work of monsters, is it?
Lyria: That's part of the mystery. There are a lot of elderly folks on the island too, but whatever's doing it is only targeting children.
Lucius: Hmm... The perpetrator's unlikely to be a beast, then. Which makes this a kidnapping, or the children are leaving their homes themselves.
Vyrn: That's the thing... On a tiny island like that, they'd know if people were coming and going.
Vyrn: The villagers haven't found any signs of the children just up and leaving either.
Vyrn: Man, judging by the letter, they're even farther out in the sticks than Zinkenstill.
Lyria: Either way, they haven't been able to find the kids on their own. That's why they sent us a request for help.
Lucius: I see. That does sound more like a case for detectives than skyfarers.
Lucius: But you don't plan on refusing, do you, (Captain)?
Choose: I'm worried about the kids.
Lucius: You're but a child yourself. Well, I doubt any ordinary blackguard could kidnap someone of your skill.
Choose: Just another job for a skyfarer!
Lucius: Your dedication to work is almost obsessive. But I wouldn't have expected anything else from you.
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Lucius: In that case, I'll take the vanguard and head there first. Even if they claim no regular flights go there, they must have a way to source supplies.
Vyrn: Huh? Why d'ya wanna go alone?
Lucius: If the culprit is a person, then it's possible they've already used a skyskimmer to go into hiding with the missing children.
Lucius: The island may be small, but the islanders are all ordinary people. I doubt any of them could operate without getting caught.
Vyrn: Urk. I guess that's true and all. Are you saying it might all be a wild-goose chase?
Lucius: That's not all. Conversely, the culprit might be laying low right now to bide their time for a golden opportunity.
Lucius: Approaching the island with the Grandcypher would only push them into making a move. It would be much safer for me to approach alone.
Lucius: I'm more than used to traveling by myself. I doubt I would stand out as anything more than a simple wanderer.
Lyria: Oh, I see! Then it might be best to leave things to you!
Lucius: So how about it, (Captain)?
(Captain) doesn't hesitate to agree.
Lucius: Rest assured I'll handle things fine. Once I arrive at the island, I'll contact you.
Vyrn: Hehe! We can always trust you to get things done, Lucius!
Lucius: I'm far more suited for this than deliveries, that's all.
With those parting words and a shrug, Lucius leaves the Grandcypher.
Lucius: What are you doing here?
Kaworu: I was just looking for something. You're here for the same reason, aren't you?
Lucius: Maybe. Unless you happen to be what I'm looking for.
Kaworu: I don't think so. In fact, I think we might be looking for the same thing.
Lucius: Interesting... It sounds like you know something.
Lucius: Were you the one who took the children?
Lucius takes a threatening step toward Kaworu. Seeing that the swordsman is yet undeterred, Kaworu speaks to him calmly once more, the disarming smile never leaving his face.
Kaworu: Not at all, Lucius. I'm your ally.
Lucius: What?
Kaworu: My name is Kaworu. Kaworu Nagisa. I'm a friend to the crew, just like you.
Kaworu: So you needn't point that sword at me. We shouldn't be fighting as enemies.
He extends his right hand toward Lucius, who is still aggressively pointing his sword at the young man.
Lucius can only stare back in silent disbelief.