Scenario:Lavirita - Ace of Trades
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Ace of Trades
As the crew attempts to recover the stolen airship, Lavirita gifts each member with an item tailored to their individual needs. Despite hoping to convince (Captain) to let him join the crew through generosity alone, he fails to win the captain over and seeks advice from Fiorito and Ragazzo. When Lavirita openly asks to join, (Captain) welcomes the Harvin.
After the incident on Ovuque Island, the unfolding situation takes a drastic turn.
Despite Navis having hijacked the Grandcypher, (Captain) and the others do what they can to stand up against the enemy.
After successfully destroying two Horoscopes and foiling Navis's plans, they then set out to recapture their stolen airship.
In a town not yet overgrown with phantomblooms, the crew are carrying out a last-minute investigation in preparation for their showdown against Navis.
In the midst of the anxiety-inducing hustle and bustle, the shadow of a certain individual can be seen darting about.
Lavirita: ...
Lyria: Phew...
Lavirita: Oh? You seem quite tired, Lyria.
Lyria: Ah, Lavirita!
Vyrn: What's up with you—talkin' to us outta the blue with a creepy smile like that?
Choose: I smell something suspicious...
Lavirita: Suspicious? I prefer the term mysterious, thank you.
Formerly Auditor Quinto, Lavirita has joined the crew in their fight against Navis. But to (Captain) and company, much about him is mysterious indeed.
Lavirita: You were attempting to detect the ongoings aboard the Grandcypher, I presume?
Lyria: Yeah, I wanted to see if everyone else was doing okay...
Lavirita: I understand your plight. Were you to turn your life into a theatrical act, every viewer across these skies would surely be drowning in their own tears.
Lavirita: However, it's of the utmost importance that you prioritize your own health as well.
Lyria: Huh?
Lavirita: If you push yourself too hard every day, your body won't be able to handle the accumulating fatigue.
Lavirita: Vyrn, (Captain)—did either of you even take notice of Lyria's sigh of exhaustion?
Vyrn: I suppose he's right... Can't help your friends if you're bedridden yourself.
Lyria: Oh, um... I'm not actually that tired...
Vyrn: You're a lot nicer than I thought, Lavirita. Guess I shouldn't have been so quick to judge.
Lavirita: I've got just the thing for you, Lyria! This patented Super Energizing Super Drink will get you back in tip-top shape in no time!
Vyrn: Are you seriously makin' a sales pitch?
Lyria: Super energizing? The bottle does look really fancy!
Vyrn: Don't fall for the scam, Lyria! He's just tryin' to take advantage of our situation to make a quick buck!
Lavirita: Hm? I was merely offering a product I thought appropriate for your current needs.
Lavirita pulls a briefcase seemingly out of thin air, opening it for the others to see. Inside of it is an immense number of bottles.
Vyrn: The heck are ya doin'! I was wrong to have thought better of you, ya money grubbin' miser!
Lavirita: While I sincerely appreciate the compliment, it would go against my principles as a merchant to leave my customers disappointed.
Lavirita: As a one-time consolation, I will lower the price of this case of bottles from 50,000 rupies to 49,900 rupies!
Vyrn: What kinda discount is that!
Lavirita: It's a policy of mine to only provide a product at a price point befitting its value.
Lavirita: Only a dishonest merchant would set an artificially inflated price with the intent of offering steep "discounts." This is as good a deal as you're going to get.
Lavirita smirks before grabbing a few of his wares and waving them for the others to see.
Lavirita: Well, how about a sample? Just one bottle is enough to keep you energized throughout—
Ragazzo: Hey, Lavirita! Cut the crap!
Fiorito: It's bad enough you tried to scam us! Now you're trying to palm off that stuff to (Captain) too?
Fiorito and Ragazzo, two of Lavirita's former colleagues, suddenly arrive at the scene.
Lavirita: Palm what off? Please, I'm no swindler. All I've done is introduce a quality product to a buyer in need.
Vyrn: Oh, did he try to hustle you guys too?
Ragazzo: Yep! Tried to sell me some "top-tier" lubricant that he claimed would help my prosthetics...
Fiorito: He pitched me a magic massage chair—for a million rupies, to boot.
Ragazzo: You can't read people for the life of ya! Don't ya see that we feel on edge just listening to you?
Lavirita: Of course I do.
Lavirita: Which is why I'd like to offer all of you my merchandise—free of charge.
All Four: What!
Lyria: B-by free of charge, you mean for zero rupies, right?
Lavirita: Yes, that's correct.
Fiorito: Uh, are you all right? Did you hit your head somewhere?
Ragazzo: Are ya sure you're the real Lavirita?
Lavirita: Excuse you! What do you all take me for?
Fiorito & Ragazzo: A cheapskate?
A scrooge?
A scrooge?
Lavirita: An apt description, I suppose.
Lavirita: I am, indeed. Please accept this act of goodwill. I have, after all, prepared these just for you.
Choose: We can't just take all this for free...
Lavirita: Please, I insist. I have, after all, prepared these just for you.
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Lavirita: Fiorito. Ragazzo. I've taken the liberty of sending your items to your respective rooms.
Lavirita: As for (Captain), here's a pair of the newest style of pajamas—as well as some custom-made wing care items for Vyrn.
Lavirita: Now if you'll excuse me...
Lyria: He really left the case here...
Vyrn: Wait, I know this drink! Word is that artisans mix this stuff by hand. Everyone says it's the real deal!
Fiorito: Wait, does that mean I get my million-rupie massage chair? Seriously?
Ragazzo: Hah, so you actually wanted it!
Ragazzo: Think I can give it a whirl later?
Later that night, Fiorito and Ragazzo stop by Lavirita's room.
Ragazzo: Thanks for the lubricant. It worked great.
Lavirita: I'm sure it did. I am, after all, quite skilled at meeting my customers' demands.
Fiorito: But I don't get it. Why would you give everyone stuff for free like that?
Lavirita: Consider it a gesture of my appreciation.
Ragazzo: What?
Lavirita: You yourselves said as much—to think of myself more.
Fiorito: Oh yeah. Lavirita, you said all you thought about was yourself...
Fiorito: But I'm pretty sure it's the opposite. You need to think more about yourself.
Ragazzo: Haha, that's what I was thinkin'! You're always busy following up on your teammates behind the scenes.
Ragazzo: Now that you've died once, you should let yourself be reborn into a life where you work for yourself.
Fiorito: I guess we did say that. But what of it?
Lavirita: Hm, how do I phrase this? Put simply...
Lavirita: This is all part of my plan to become a bona fide crew member.
Fiorito & Ragazzo: Huh?
What?
What?
The next day, as (Captain) is performing a regular weapons check, Lavirita appears before the captain.
Choose: I slept great in my new pajamas!
Lavirita breaks out into a proud smile upon hearing (Captain)'s cheery words.
Lavirita: I'm sure you did. I hope it's clear how useful I can be to the crew now.
Lavirita: Ahem... While I'm aware that our current partnership is for the sake of taking down Navis...
Lavirita: Perhaps our affiliation need not end there... I have the credentials to be a valuable asset to your team.
Lavirita: I realize tenure is likely out of the question, but—hypothetically—does your crew offer employment on a contractual basis?
Lavirita: Again, this is just an example, but how would you feel about hiring me on a rolling contract with a monthly salary of one hundred thousand rupies?
Choose: I don't think so.
Choose: A rolling contract?
Lavirita: ...!
Lavirita: (Hrk! When it comes to sales, I have no equal, yet...)
Lavirita: (Not once did I consider that speaking so honestly would be this difficult.)
Fiorito: You'd like to join the crew? I mean, sounds good to me.
Ragazzo: Just a word of advice—when you talk to (Captain), you'd better be honest.
Lavirita: Honest?
Fiorito: Hm, good idea. Definitely cut out the sales pitches. Nothing gets past the captain.
Ragazzo: Nope. Bet you were already thinkin' of ways to bribe (Captain) with gifts or something.
Ragazzo: But well, it's not like I actually asked to be a crew member either, so take what I say with a grain of salt.
Fiorito: And I started out as a spy, for crying out loud.
Fiorito: Which is exactly why I know better than anyone else that (Captain) won't fall for your tricks.
Lavirita: ...
Lavirita stops wildly gesturing for a moment and looks straight at (Captain).
Lavirita: (Captain), would you please allow me to join your crew?
Despite the captain's look of surprise, Lavirita continues his speech with sincerity.
Lavirita: After witnessing the change in Fiorito for myself, I'd like nothing more than to work alongside you.
Lavirita: She always had the strength to overcome obstacles in her path. But the particular path she tread would've made anyone lose their way.
Lavirita: That's when you, (Captain), showed her a way forward.
Lavirita: I've taken a great interest in you.
Lavirita: I may be a former Auditor and a somewhat dubious merchant, but...
Bowing deeply, Lavirita extends his hand toward (Captain).
Lavirita: Please, let me join you in the skies.
Lavirita: ...!
Lavirita: R-really? Don't you need more time to decide?
Vyrn: Don't worry about it! We'll sort out the details later!
Lyria: Welcome to the crew, Lavirita!
Choose: Okay, but it'll cost ya.
Lavirita: ...!
Lavirita: Right, I suppose it's only natural for you to want to recoup your hiring costs.
Vyrn: Hey, quit messing around! And don't sweat the small stuff!
Lyria: (Captain)'s just joking! We'd be happy to have you, Lavirita!
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Lavirita: My goodness! Were you two listening in on us?
Lyria: Ever since we met in that dungeon, I didn't really think of you as a bad person...
Vyrn: When we heard from Fiorito and Ragazzo that ya wanted to join our crew, we actually thought it was pretty adorable of—
Lyria: Shhh, Vyrn! That's supposed to be a secret!
Vyrn: Oops!
Lavirita: I see. So from the very start, you all were ready to accept me.
Lavirita: Haha! This is certainly an interaction I would never experience in the business world!
Vyrn: What's he laughin' about?
Lyria: I think he's happy. Honestly, good for him!
Laughing at his own miscalculations, Lavirita once again extends his hand toward the captain.
Lavirita: Well then, (Captain)... I think we both stand to gain from this relationship. I look forward to doing business with you.
(Captain) grabs Lavirita's hand and gives it a firm shake.
Though they have yet to reclaim the Grandcypher, the captain is certain that the Harvin merchant's business acumen and intellect will be a boon for the crew.