Scenario:Magisa - A Witch's Past

A Witch's Past

Just as (Captain) draws closer to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, Magisa awakens. After returning to the beach, Magisa struggles to come up with a reason why she suddenly couldn't swim. After hearing Suframare's theory, Vyrn asks if Morax could be the cause, since he has strong fire and earth magic. When Suframare doesn't recognize that name, Magisa summons him to show her.

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After Magisa started to drown in the ocean, Suframare was able to stop her from sinking into the watery depths.

However, with Magisa yet to regain consciousness, Suframare asks if (Captain) has ever performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

The captain's head shakes sadly back and forth in response.

Suframare: I thought as much... I am also not sure I have the lung capacity to perform such a task.

To make up for a lack of experience, (Captain) had taken first aid classes in case of this exact scenario.

However, an isolated classroom vastly differs from a hands-on experience, and the captain is overwhelmed by self-doubt.

But the situation requires action, so (Captain) draws closer to Magisa, recalling all that time spent training...

Magisa: Cough... D-don't worry... I'm fine... Cough!

Suframare: Magisa!

As Magisa regains consciousness, (Captain) and Suframare help her up.

Magisa: Huff... Huff... I apologize for making you worry...

Magisa: I couldn't even use my magic... You two really saved me.

Suframare: No matter how good at magic you are, I imagine it's hard to perform when you suddenly find yourself drowning.

Suframare: Sigh... I'm just glad you're all right.

Suframare: We should head back to shore. I'm sure Vyrn and Lyria are worried sick!

Leaning on (Captain)'s shoulder, Magisa and the others make their way across the icy path Suframare created.

Magisa: You looked so cool back there, (Captain)...

Magisa: Perhaps I should have let you perform mouth-to-mouth.

The captain gives a wry smile in reply, relieved to know that Magisa is healthy enough to make jokes.

(Captain), Magisa, and Suframare finally meet up with Lyria and Vyrn.

Lyria: Magisa, thank goodness you're okay!

Magisa: My apologies for causing you two to worry. Thanks to (Captain) and Suframare, I'm doing just fine.

Vyrn: You really had us on edge, y'know... I thought you were good at swimming. Were you attacked by a monster or something?

Magisa: I don't think it was a monster, but... to be honest, I'm not quite sure what happened.

Magisa: Did you notice anything off, (Captain)?

(Captain) relays the events surrounding the incident in as much detail as possible.

Vyrn: Well, something's fishy about this for sure... But what?

Suframare: Before we start our search for answers, I suggest we let (Captain) and Magisa take a break.

Suframare: Your condition could still worsen, so I believe rest would be best!

Magisa: I have to agree with Suframare. Although I must apologize for interrupting everyone's vacation...

Reassuring a disheartened Magisa, the group heads to the beach house.

Magisa: Ah... That hit the spot. I was more exhausted than I realized.

Lyria: It doesn't look like there's anything wrong with you physically. Thank goodness.

Vyrn: But that just makes what happened back there all the more strange...

Suframare: I've been trying to come up with an answer for a while now, but...

Suframare: Magisa, are you by any chance not as proficient in water magic?

Magisa: I am skilled in all forms of magic. I wouldn't say water magic is a specialty of mine, but it's certainly not a weakness either.

Suframare: I see... It seems I was mistaken. Hm... Then why...

Vyrn: Something on your mind, Teach?

Suframare: When I first met Magisa, I could feel strong fire and earth magic within her.

Suframare: Auguste is covered by a sea though. Naturally, the power of water is stronger here.

Suframare: Fire and earth are in direct opposition to water, are they not? The stronger those elements are, the greater their influence.

Suframare: It could be that an adverse reaction between fire, earth, and water magic occurred when you entered the ocean.

Suframare: At least, that's my theory!

Magisa: I have heard of such things happening... But I've never had any issues handling water before.

To prove her skills, Magisa uses magic to refill her once-empty glass.

Magisa: Besides, even if my body felt sluggish, I still should have been able to swim, correct?

Suframare: Hmm, I must be overthinking it...

Suframare: Then did someone place a really, really strong curse on you that has to do with water?

Suframare: Perhaps you were cursed to be unable to swim!

Magisa: I don't think so...

Vyrn: Ah, wait! If we're talking about fire and earth, what about Morax? He can make meteorites fall from the sky, can't he?

Lyria: Oh yeah! That's definitely related to fire and earth magic!

Suframare: S-slow down, you two... Who is Morax?

Magisa: I suppose you'll have to see him to believe it. Come on out, Moe.

With those words, a blast of heat engulfs the area.

Morax: ...

Suframare: E-eek!

Suframare gives out a surprised shriek as Morax appears in all his glory.

A Witch's Past: Scene 2

Suframare marvels at Morax, who appears to be neither familiar, monster, nor magic given form. After some prodding, Magisa tells the tale of how she met Morax. Talented even as a child, a young Magisa began to be ostracized by those around her. Tired of being alone, Magisa makes a few adjustments to a summoning spell, and when she casts it, Morax appears. After forming a contract with him, Magisa commands him to assist her from then on.

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Suframare examines Morax from various angles in awe.

Suframare: Is this a familiar? No, he has too much magic for that... It's not a monster either...

Suframare: It's like magic given form... But he seems to possess intelligence!

Suframare: Is this some type of magic? I've never seen anything like it before...

Suframare: But one thing is for certain—the strong earth and fire magic I felt from you comes from your pet, Magisa!

Suframare: Please tell me more about him!

Magisa: A pet, huh? Isn't that nice, Moe? Looks like someone sees past your rough exterior.

Vyrn: You know, Morax has been with Magisa since before we met, so I never gave it much thought, but...

Vyrn: Teach is right... Morax is a bit weird. He's not a primal beast, so what is he?

Magisa: I can't think of any word that describes him perfectly myself, but I suppose "familiar" would suit him the best.

Magisa: I must have been around (Captain)'s age when I summoned and formed a contract with him. He's been with me ever since.

Suframare: Umm... Could you tell me more? I'm so curious! Ah, only if you don't mind, of course...

Lyria: Morax has helped us out a whole bunch, so I'd also love to know more about him!

Magisa: I don't think it's that interesting of a story, but you all did save my life, so this is the least I can do to repay you.

Magisa: It is a long story though, so why don't we all order a refill first?

Once their drinks arrive, Magisa's soothing voice begins to weave her tale.

Magisa: My hometown is filled with mages of all kinds. I grew up in a world where magic was easily accessible, even at an early age.

Magisa: Yet even in such an environment, I was called a prodigy.

Child Magisa: Burn!

Local Child: That was so cool, Magisa! Not even my papa can shoot flames that big!

Child Magisa: Heh, of course not. But flames like that are easy-peasy for me!

Local Mage: Hahaha, you certainly are something else... Ah, that reminds me, you were right!

Child Magisa: I was? About what?

Local Mage: About my cupboard! Thanks to your vision, I was able to avoid breaking any plates.

Child Magisa: Oh, that! Glad I could help!

Local Child: Seeing into the future sounds so cool! I wish I could try...

Local Mage: It's hard to get the hang of. I've never been able to do it myself.

Local Mage: Yet you've made multiple accurate predictions, Magisa. It's hard to believe you're just a child.

Magisa: All the adults would praise my talent, which made me happy.

Magisa: However... that praise did not last.

Local Mage: Hmm, how peculiar... I can't seem to cast this spell. I'm doing exactly as the book instructs.

Local Mage: Looks like this book is worthless. I'll have to tell the librarian and have them dispose of—

Child Magisa: You're the one who's worthless. Don't blame the book when you're reading it wrong.

Local Mage: What are you talking about? Of course I read it—

Child Magisa: That book has a spell on it that needs to be released beforehand. Otherwise the real spells don't show up.

Child Magisa: If you try to use that book without breaking the spell, you'll just end up spouting off nonsense.

Local Mage: I-I see... I didn't even notice. This spellbook must contain some very powerful spells.

Child Magisa: If you don't know how to break the spell, I can teach you! Let me see that book!

Local Mage: O-okay... Thanks.

Magisa: Looking back, I was definitely not the most charming child around.

Frightened Mage: Huff, puff... I can't believe the monsters are attacking this place!

Child Magisa: Begone!

Monster: ...!

Frightened Mage: M-Magisa! What are you doing here?

Child Magisa: I saw this in a vision.

Frightened Mage: You did? Then... Then why didn't you say something!

Child Magisa: Well, I can't change the future, and moreover, nobody asked.

Child Magisa: I beat the monster though! Isn't that good?

Frightened Mage: Hmph... I could have handled it myself. Children should stick to their toys.

Magisa: The number of adults dissatisfied with my behavior grew. Looking back, it was bound to happen.

Magisa: But my younger self did nothing to correct her behavior...

Local Child: Look, Papa! I summoned my first familiar!

Local Mage: Well, will you look at that! You're on your way to being a powerful mage!

Local Child: Well, Magisa's familiar was way bigger than mine! I wanna be just like—

Local Mage: You don't need to worry about Magisa. She's... different from us, okay?

Local Mage: Don't play with her anymore, either. She's more than talented enough to play on her own.

Local Child: O-okay...

Magisa: ...

Magisa: The same adults who once praised me suddenly began to abandon me.

Magisa: The other children either followed their lead or were told to avoid me...

Magisa: At first, I was a little hurt by their actions, but it didn't bother me that much.

Magisa: I had made it this far on my own, so what did it matter? However, it wasn't long before I noticed something else.

Magisa: Being alone is rather dull.

Child Magisa: Ugh, I'm so bored... I've already read all the books in the library, so what now?

Child Magisa: Ah, I know! I should try making my own magic!

Magisa: I took an existing spell used to summon familiars, made a few adjustments, and...

Child Magisa: Come forth, my servant!

Past Morax: Seeker of the Arcane Arts, you have summoned the great Morax. Now, let us forge our contra—

Child Magisa: Wh-whoa! It talks! The familiars I've summoned up until now have only ever chirped or growled!

Child Magisa: Um... What can you offer me, Morax?

Past Morax: All of my arcane abilities will be yours.

Child Magisa: You mean, like magic?

Child Magisa: Well, I don't really need that...

Past Morax: ...!

Child Magisa: Ah, but that means you can help me with other stuff, right?

Past Morax: Well, yes, but—

Child Magisa: Okay, then it's settled! O Great Morax, I command thee...

Child Magisa: Become my servant for life!

Past Morax: Heh... The contract has been sealed.

Magisa: And that's how Morax and I met.

A Witch's Past: Scene 3

As Magisa finishes her story, Morax speaks up and reveals that the price of his contract with Magisa was her physical abilities. He thanks the group for saving Magisa before disappearing into the void. That night, Magisa and (Captain) go for a stroll along the beach, and Magisa happily reflects on how lucky she is to have a familiar and friends who care about her.

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After listening to Magisa's tale, the first to speak is Suframare.

Suframare: I cannot believe it! Familiar spells are certainly popular...

Suframare: But I've never heard of anyone making adjustments and summoning a familiar with such a strong sense of identity and power. This is revolutionary!

Suframare: No wonder Morax doesn't fit the characteristics of a familiar—this is a completely new form of magic!

Suframare's praise flows out of her in a fury as Morax hovers above, silent.

Magisa: I certainly wasn't trying to do anything extraordinary...

Magisa: But it must have been for you to gush about it like that.

Vyrn: In any case, that story doesn't help us figure out why you can't swim.

Vyrn: Are you sure you didn't just forget that you're actually a lousy swimmer?

???: Sigh... To think you would forget the terms of our contract. Generations of witches must be rolling in their graves.

Vyrn: Wh-what was that?

Magisa: Moe!

Everyone turns towards the source of the voice, only to find Morax.

Morax: I believe this is the first time we have ever conversed.

Morax: I am Morax. Through Magisa, fate has allowed me to live with you all on this vessel.

Morax: Firstly, allow me to apologize for never directly communicating with you all before.

1. You're so polite.
2. Thank you for always helping us.

Choose: You're so polite.

Morax: I consider manners to be part of my duties as a servant, but I suppose I can relax a little now.

Go to "Continue 1"

Choose: Thank you for always helping us.

Morax: Your thanks are unwarranted. It is Magisa, not I, who has been assisting you.

Morax: I am merely her servant.

Continue 1

Magisa: Now what was this about the conditions of the contract?

Morax: So you really do not remember... There were a few missing components from Magisa's story, so I shall fill in the blanks.

Morax: After being summoned by Magisa, she asked me for the details of our contract. I believe that much was said already.

Morax: And while Magisa did request that I serve her for life, the story does not end there...

Past Morax: For me to grant your request, you must pay the appropriate price. Just as a familiar requires their master's magic, I too require something.

Child Magisa: If it's magic power you want, I've got more than enough. It's practically leaking out of me.

Past Morax: Indeed it is. If this was a onetime summoning, I would be satisfied with that.

Past Morax: However, a lifelong contract is a different matter. I require something more.

Child Magisa: You sure are complicated. What kind of stuff were you thinking?

Past Morax: Perhaps your beauty or your lifespan... Things of that nature.

Child Magisa: Well, I don't want to stop being cute, and I'm not in a hurry to die either.

Child Magisa: What's something important that I don't need? Hmm...

Child Magisa: Ah, I know! How about my physical abilities? You know, like my skills at fighting hand-to-hand!

Past Morax: Well, if you were to call it your natural gifts as a warrior, it could work...

Past Morax: Then it is settled. With this transaction, I, Morax, am yours to command.

Vyrn: So you gave up your ability to swim after all!

Suframare: It all makes sense now. In a way, this is similar to a curse.

Lyria: But how have you never noticed before? You'd think it'd be obvious when you're running.

Magisa: Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever run full speed since forming a contract with Moe.

Magisa: I've always just called Moe and had him carry me.

Vyrn: You've had your work cut out for you, huh, Morax?

Morax: It is all part of the contract. In any case, it seems I have interrupted your gathering. I shall return to the void.

Morax: Before I take my leave, I must express my gratitude to everyone for saving Magisa back there. You have my thanks.

Lyria: He's gone...

Magisa: He's never been much of a talker. I can't believe I forgot something so important, though. It seems memories of those times are still too painful for me.

Suframare: Of course they would be. Regardless of the part you played in how the townspeople treated you...

Suframare: All children make mistakes, especially the talented ones! The adults around you should have had more patience!

Suframare: If I ever find myself in your hometown, your teachers are going to get an earful from me.

Magisa: Hehe... Don't be too hard on them, okay?

Vyrn: Well, if you can't swim, we should probably avoid the ocean. Luckily, there's a lot more to Auguste than the beach!

Lyria: That's right! We could go shopping! You like folk art, right? The shops around here sell lots and lots of it!

Magisa: Oh my, you've certainly piqued my interest.

Vyrn: Hehe, all right then! Starting tomorrow, we're going on a shopping spree!

Suframare: Could I possibly join you all?

Suframare: I have so many questions about magic that I want to ask you, Magisa!

Magisa: I don't mind, but I'm not sure I'll have all the answers...

Suframare: It doesn't matter! The most important part of magic is an open mind! I can't wait for tomorrow...

With that, the group excitedly begin discussing their plans for the next day.

That night.

Magisa: Thank you for humoring me, (Captain). I know I was asking a lot when I said I wanted to feel the sea breeze.

(Captain) and Magisa stroll down the beach, side by side.

Magisa: That was just an excuse though.

Magisa: If I told you I wanted to go to the beach, I knew you'd join me.

Magisa: Hehe... We never did get to have our seaside date, so I'm making up for it now.

Magisa: The beach is so quiet at night. It's hard to believe it was so rambunctious here a few hours ago. How mysterious...

Magisa: If I had entered the water at this time, I would've surely sunk deep down into the watery depths...

(Captain) scolds her, reminding her not to go in the water.

Magisa: I know, I know. I'm just going to look. But I wonder...

Magisa: If I were to jump into the water and started to drown...

Magisa: Would you still rescue me?

Magisa draws closer, staring passionately into (Captain)'s eyes.

1. I'll always save you.

Choose: I'll always save you.

Magisa: Oh my!

Magisa: Then shall we return to where we left off this afternoon? Just kidding.

Magisa: I think our little rendezvous will have to wait for another time. The ocean is a bit too dangerous.

As Magisa pulls her hand away, (Captain) grabs it by reflex.

Magisa: Don't do anything reckless? Geez, you don't trust me at all, do you?

Magisa: I suppose that's to be expected, seeing as I forgot such an important part of my contract.

Magisa: But perhaps... I can let you fret over me, just a little.

Magisa softly squeezes (Captain)'s hand.

Magisa: (I wonder why Moe didn't try to stop me before I went in the water.)

Magisa: (One misstep and I would have—no, Moe's power wouldn't have let me drown, even in the ocean...)

Magisa: (I wonder if this was Moe's plan all along...)

Magisa: Hehe, he's one heck of a mastermind.

Hearing her chuckle, (Captain) asks what's on Magisa's mind.

Magisa: I just realized how lucky I am.

Magisa: I've been blessed with a caring familiar and friends who want to discuss magic with me.

Magisa: I really am glad I came on this trip with you.

(Captain) responds to Magisa's gratitude with a smile.

Magisa: Why don't we walk around for a bit longer? The night is still young, after all...

And so, their stroll together continues on into the night...