Scenario:Nemone - Thus Spake Nemo Santa
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Thus Spake Nemo Santa
On day one of the Holiday Eve Dash, (Captain) realizes that the "Partner-Carry" part of the event was made up by Nemone to get closer to the captain. In a fit of embarrassment, she switches positions with (Captain) and reaches the goal in a mad dash, taking first place.
(Captain) goes through numerous practice runs in preparation for the upcoming Holiday Eve Partner-Carry Dash.
The day of the event finally comes. The crew is at the venue.
Lyria: Wow! There's so many people here for the event!
Nemone: Nyehehe, that's for sure! But no matter how much competition there is, we're going to take home the grand prize!
Vyrn: Hehe, you two just might be able to pull it off! I'll be cheerin' for ya!
Standing at the starting line, (Captain) sweeps Nemone up in a bridal carry.
All eyes turn to the pair.
Male Contestant: Wow... I've never seen anything like that at a race.
Female Contestant: Hehe, they must get along really well. How heartwarming. But we'll still be taking the lead.
Lyria: Is it just me, or is everyone looking at you two?
Lyria: Maybe everyone already sees you as a potential winner?
Vyrn: Nah, doesn't seem likely. This is our first time joining the race.
Vyrn: You're definitely bein' showered with attention though...
Vyrn: Wait a sec... (Captain), you're the only one around who's carrying your partner!
The captain now realizes what it is that felt off.
The other contestants have either their hands or legs tied to each other—that being the extent of their physical contact.
Nemone: Nyehehe...
(Captain) looks to Nemone, but she turns away, feigning ignorance.
Nemone: Guess I couldn't hide it forever! Well, you know how carefree I can be!
Nemone: That thing I said about the race's official name being Holiday Eve Partner-Carry Dash was just a tiny, little fib on my part! There's no actual carrying involved!
Lyria: ...?
Why would you lie about something like that?
Why would you lie about something like that?
Lyria: I think you'd have a better chance of winning if you run side by side...
Nemone: Urk... The purity in Lyria's words leave such a gaping hole in my heart...
Nemone is slightly rattled, her cheeks turning red.
Choose: I like getting down and funky too.
Nemone: Eek!
(Captain)'s mimicry of her language comes as a shock.
Nemone: Nooo! When did you learn to talk like that, (Captain)!
Nemone: I don't remember raising you in that manner!
Choose: You just needed an excuse to hug me.
Nemone: Urk! What a merciless observation...
Nemone turns a deeper shade of red.
Nemone: I can't deny it... You've caught your culprit dead to rights....
Nemone: Even if that culprit is me.
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Vyrn: In other words, you made up some mumbo jumbo just so you could get real close to (Captain)?
Nemone: Er...
Nemone: What's so bad about that, huh!
Vyrn: Uh-oh, she's turnin' on us...
Nemone: I mean, the holidays only come once a year! Might as well make the most of it...
Nemone: Nyehehe... The embarrassment is causing a buildup of energy to surge from around my knees.
Nemone: It's my turn to take action...
Nemone: Time to kidnap (Captain) and run for my life!
Fireworks go off, signaling the start of the race.
In the very next instant, Nemone switches places with the captain.
Nemone: (Captain)! I can't hold back, so make sure you hold on tight!
Placing (Captain)'s arms around her neck, Nemone takes off with the speed of a cheetah.
Nemone: Gaaah! I want those dolls so bad! Go, go, Nemo Santa!
Male Contestant: Whoa... I didn't know it was possible to go that fast while carrying someone.
Female Contestant: This is no time to be impressed! We have to catch up!
The others try to gain on Nemone but don't stand a chance.
Nemone: Hehe... How 'bout that? This is what happens when I get serious.
Nemone and (Captain) zoomed past everyone else and were first to reach the goal.
Lyria: Wow! You're amazing, Nemone!
Vyrn: Outputting that speed with (Captain) in your arms is one crazy feat!
Nemone: Nyehehe... I have to say, it sure has been an embarrassing day...
Nemone: But look at how much I accomplished! Nemo Santa's off to a great start!
Nemone triumphantly raises the pair of dolls she received as a reward.
The others revel in her joy, pleased at their victory.
Thus Spake Nemo Santa: Scene 2
(Captain) listens to Nemone gush about her sisters' love for dolls. The next day, the crew goes searching for Nemone, who's yet to return from buying gift wrap. When they find her, she reveals that she lost the dolls won at the race.
Nemone and (Captain) celebrate their victory in the Holiday Eve Dash with a feast in town.
Nemone continues cheerfully petting her trophy dolls on the way back.
Nemone: Nyehehe, I did it! I can already picture the joy on my sisters' faces!
Choose: So they're big fans of dolls, huh?
Nemone: Did you know, (Captain)? The three of us are actually very particular about our dolls.
Nemone: You should see how excited Lulu gets when she's playing house.
Nemone: She'd even make dolls on her own resembling me and Melleau. I recall she had a fine collection of exotic dolls too.
Nemone: It had a big influence on us little sisters.
Nemone: Melleau's more the outdoor type, but we played with dolls together when she was younger.
Choose: They're gonna be so happy.
Nemone: Lulu's really big on exotic dolls, so I can't wait to see her reaction.
Nemone: As for Melleau... I'd say she's a fan, but she'll definitely get into it if she has a matching pair with Lulu!
Nemone: Just goes to show how much my adorable little sis loves our big sis!
Nemone: My mouth's about to explode just talking about it. Wait, it just exploded... Boom.
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Nemone chuckles with sheer delight as she pictures the glowing faces of her sisters.
Nemone: Hoo boy, I'm just so happy I could get my hands on the dolls! I owe you big-time, (Captain)!
Nemone: I think you've just become my favorite person all over again! Thank you, dank you, spank you!
Nemone: Oh, that reminds me. Have I announced that I'm now officially your present?
Nemone: So you're my... I mean, I guess I'm all yours?
Nemone: Gah, I'm making it more complicated than it should be! Let me thank you a million times!
Nemone: A million thanks, (Captain)! You make the perfect partner for Nemo Santa!
(Captain) watches with delight as Nemone animatedly spins round and round with the dolls in her arms.
They return to the Grandcypher with a skip in their steps.
The following day, a concerned Lyria approaches (Captain).
Lyria: Um, (Captain)! Have you seen Nemone today?
Vyrn: Haven't seen her at all. Everything okay?
Lyria: Early in the morning, Nemone left the ship to go shopping for gift-wrap paper.
Lyria: But before she left, she said she'd be back before noon. And she still isn't back yet...
Lyria: I'm a bit worried. Is it okay if we go looking for her in town?
Vyrn: Why do I get the feeling she just wandered off somewhere as usual...
Vyrn: Then again, she's always super punctual whenever there's a set meeting time. Let's go look for her, (Captain)!
Lyria, Vyrn, and (Captain) split up in town and begin their search.
A short while later, (Captain) spots a dejected Nemone in a corner of town.
Choose: Find your gift-wrap paper yet?
Nemone: Wha, (Captain)? Whew, what a surprise.
Nemone: Gift-wrap paper, huh? Yeah, I found something really nice thanks to my eyes being sharper than any griffin's!
Nemone: Problem is... The gifts that the paper goes on seem to be missing...
Nemone: Ah, (Captain)! You came into town looking for me?
Nemone: Your kindness has me moved to tears... No, really.
Nemone: Um... It pains me to say this, but...
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Nemone slurs her next words, as if hesitant to speak them.
Nemone: Ahaha... I did something really bad...
Nemone: I lost the dolls...
Seeing Nemone's feeble smile, (Captain) is at a loss for words.
Nemone would usually follow up with a "just kidding," but that doesn't happen this time.
Thus Spake Nemo Santa: Scene 3
It comes to light that Nemone gave the dolls away to children who really wanted them but couldn't participate in the race due to an injury. Nemone suggests that she and (Captain) join another race in the Holiday Eve Dash to win another pair of dolls, but there are no more open slots.
Nemone won a pair of dolls for her sisters by taking first place in the Holiday Eve Dash.
However, she has since lost those dolls.
Nemone: Um... I have no idea where they could possibly be...
Nemone: Maybe the dolls themselves came of age and set off on an adventure...
(Captain) tries to uncover what happened, but Nemone offers only evasive answers.
However, the wavering in her eyes suggests she didn't simply "lose" them.
Nemone: Ahaha... I should've known you'd see right through me.
Nemone: Um, (Captain)...
Nemone: I'm really sorry!
Still flummoxed by the particulars of the situation, (Captain) is unsure how to react when Nemone suddenly bows in apology.
???: Wait! Please don't be angry with her!
Footsteps accompany a high-pitched voice.
(Captain) turns to the voice to find two children standing before them.
Nemone: Hey, you two. It's okay.
Nemone: It's not like (Captain) was actually scolding me or anything.
???: But you said sorry in such a loud voice... That was for our sake, right?
???: It's really not her fault. Hear us out, won't you?
(Captain) readily nods in response.
???: She didn't lose the dolls... She gave them to us.
The children show (Captain) the dolls in their arms, which were the ones won by Nemone a day prior.
Child Contestant 1: We entered the race hoping to win these for Mommy and Daddy.
Child Contestant 2: But I couldn't run anymore after hurting my leg yesterday, so we had to forfeit the race.
Child Contestant 1: We were talking about what to do this morning, when the nice lady suddenly showed up.
Child Contestant 1: Seeing how troubled we were, she gave us her own dolls.
Child Contestant 2: It made us really happy, but these dolls must be so important to you, miss.
Child Contestant 2: That's why we thought it'd be best to return them...
Trading knowing glances, the two hand their dolls out to Nemone and (Captain).
Nemone refuses with an open-palm gesture.
Nemone: No, really, it's okay! The dolls are yours now! I don't need them anymore!
Child Contestant 2: B-but...
Nemone: No worries. The Holiday Eve Dash is still taking place today and tomorrow. I'll just have to enter again.
Nemone: You saw how fast I can go. Nabbing myself another pair will be a cinch!
Nemone: That's why you should have no qualms about accepting the dolls. Consider them a present from Nemo Santa!
Nemone: See, even the dolls are saying they want to be yours! At least, I think I heard them say that!
Nemone cheerily pats the children on the back, urging them not to worry.
Child Contestant 1: Thank you, miss!
Child Contestant 2: Mommy and Daddy will be so happy!
Nemone: Aw, you kids are so sweet! Rest assured Nemo Santa will be watching over you from afar! Ohohoho!
Nemone: Well then...
After the grateful children bid farewell, Nemone scratches her head as she turns to (Captain).
Nemone: Er... Sorry, (Captain). I gave away the prize you helped me win.
Nemone: The troubled kids reminded me of Lulu and Melleau when we were younger.
Nemone: And I couldn't just leave them be.
Nemone: Even if it means I now have no dolls to give my sisters...
Nemone: Sigh... What's wrong with me...
(Captain) offers her some caring words.
Choose: Thanks for letting me know.
Nemone: Yeah, I probably should've been straight with you from the get-go.
Nemone: It's embarrassing to say, but I'm sorry for all the trouble my personality has wrought...
Nemone: Then again, I figured you somehow realized what was really going on from the start.
Choose: Ready to win another grand prize?
Nemone: Nyehehe. I was waiting for you to say that.
Nemone: You're the perfect partner-in-crime to complement Nemo Santa!
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Nemone: All righty then. Let's get a move on!
Nemone: Maybe this time, you can be the one to carry me! All that practice I had holding you tight is finally going to come in handy!
Nemone and (Captain) visit the grounds of the Holiday Eve Dash once more.
Someone stops them on their way to the reception desk.
Male Contestant: Hey, you're the guys who won yesterday! You here to watch? It won't be starting for some time though...
Nemone: Nuh-uh, we'll be running today too.
Female Contestant: Again? I don't think that's possible.
Nemone: Huh?
Female Contestant: Me and my darling wanted a second go at it, but we were told all the slots are filled up.
Male Contestant: It's a popular event after all. They're all booked for tomorrow too.
Nemone: No way! Gwah...
The captain isn't quite sure what to do either.
The fireworks signaling the start of the Holiday Eve Dash's second race go off, leaving them in the dust.
Thus Spake Nemo Santa: Scene 4
A present-less Nemone visits Kahua to celebrate the holidays with her sisters. It turns out the two have their own pair of winning dolls—they, too, had joined one of the Holiday Eve Dash races and came out on top. They suggest that Felluca keeps one doll in Kahua, while Nemone and Melleau keep the other with them on their travels. Nemone is overjoyed.
Having given away the dolls she was going to present to her sisters, and with no way to win another pair...
Nemone finds herself lost. The day of the holiday eve finally comes.
Nemone: I can't face my sisters without a present...
Nemone: I have nothing. Nada. This is going to be the end of me...
Lyria: I'm sure it'll be okay, Nemone! Cheer up!
Vyrn: Yeah, I'm sure they'll be happy just to spend the holidays with you! Right, (Captain)?
Lyria: I think so too! Just focus on having a good time, and everything will be fine!
Nemone: Lyria, Vyrn, thank you... Your words bring me solace in these difficult times.
Nemone: Buuut I'm not much of a Santa if I go without a present...
Vyrn: Blah, stop worrying and go enjoy yourself at Kahua already! Take care of her, (Captain)!
Nemone: You think I should be the present?
Nemone: But I've already declared myself your present, (Captain)!
Nemone: It's not like I have a doppelganger around to give away freely... Hey, how about you and I become their presents together?
Nemone: Worst-case scenario, they're going to want to refund me...
Nemone: Wait, just thinking about that brings me to tears...
(Captain) cheers her up as they arrive at the castle of Kahua.
Felluca and Melleau are already inside preparing for the holiday party.
Felluca: Ah, Nemo, (Captain)! Welcome to the party!
Melleau: Heheh. Preparations are still underway, but this is going to be one fancy feast.
Felluca: We overplanned and are using every last second to get things just right.
Felluca: Nemo, do you think you can lend us a hand?
Nemone: I'll do you one better! I'll even lend you my feet!
Nemone runs over to Felluca and helps with the decorations.
Melleau stands next to Nemone, gazing curiously at her sister's attire.
Melleau: A Santa outfit just for today? You're really serious about the holidays, huh.
Nemone: Nyehehe. Right on, Melleau! It's all I need to transform into Nemo Santa!
Melleau: I don't know if I'd call that a transformation, but I wish I had a similar outfit.
Melleau: Sachy could dress up as a reindeer and fly me through the skies. Right, Sachy?
Nemone: That's a great idea, baby sister... Sorry I didn't think to get you an outfit!
Nemone: But I'll make up for it next year with matching Santa outfits for both you and Lulu! I'll find them somehow using my Nemo Sensor!
Melleau: Haha, I'm looking forward to it. It's a promise then.
Melleau: Oh, that reminds me...
Melleau lights up, her eyes fixed on Nemone.
Melleau: So, Nemo Santa. What's your present for me this year?
Nemone: Er, well...
Felluca: I'm looking forward to it too. After all, that's what you came dressed up as Santa for, right?
Felluca: Ehehe... This'll be the first time I've ever gotten a present from Santa.
Nemone: Gwuh...
Nemone feels crushed by the purity in their longing faces.
She shoots (Captain) a worried look, hoping for some assistance.
Nemone: If I go broke, how am I going to be able to buy any presents!
Nemone: But I don't want to shatter their hopes and dreams with the cruel truth...
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Nemone: I'll have to get through this one way or another...
Nemone: Here goes!
Nemone lightly slaps her cheeks to rev herself up.
Then, grabbing (Captain)'s arm, she emphatically speaks her next words.
Nemone: The truth is... I couldn't get you a proper present due to unforeseen circumstances!
Nemone: To make up for it, I'm going to be your present this year!
Nemone: And (Captain) comes included as part of the package! May you enjoy this Deluxe Happy Set!
Melleau & Felluca: ...
An awkward silence follows.
Nemone: (Uh-oh! Did I slip up just now?)
Nemone: (But I saw this coming... Better get into my anti-shock stance...)
Melleau: What a sweet present. Thanks, Nemo.
Nemone: Look, I know it's not exactly what you expected, but...
Nemone: Wait...
Unable to withstand the silence any longer, Nemone speaks her thoughts aloud, not having expected Melleau's reaction.
Nemone: Did I just get a positive response?
Melleau: Sure. You're not bad, but (Captain) being part of the package definitely seals the deal.
Nemone: So I'm just on the level of not bad, huh...
Melleau: Haha, Lulu's happy too.
Felluca: Ehehe, that's for sure! To receive both of you as a present is like a dream come true.
Felluca: I hope you don't mind me acting like a spoiled child today.
Nemone: Not at all! I wake up every morning ready to pamper you, Lulu!
Choose: I'm glad this is working out okay.
Nemone: Yeah, thankfully... My brain's still trying to catch up with it all though.
Choose: Pampering Lulu sounds fun.
Nemone: Whoa, talk about confidence! You've got my respect, (Captain)!
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Nemone: Whew... I guess Nemo Santa's doing a good job of spreading the joy so far!
Nemone: Glad to know I don't disappoint. What a relief... Nyehehe.
Nemone chuckles, pleased with the unexpected turn of events.
(Captain) pats her on the back as she lets out a deep sigh.
Felluca: Nemo. Actually, we had a present ready too.
Felluca: Where did we stash it, Mell?
Melleau: I stuck it inside Sachy's fur so that it doesn't get lost. Here it is.
Melleau sticks her hand under Sachy's belly and takes out a bag.
Nemone: Huh? A present? For me?
Felluca: Haha, of course. Santa deserves to get one too!
Nemone: Wow... Can I open it up right now?
Melleau: Go right ahead. Actually, it's kind of meaningless if you don't open it right now.
Nemone: Okay, here goes... Open sesame!
Nemone: Wait, this is...
Seeing the contents within, Nemone is rendered speechless.
Nemone: These are the dolls from the Holiday Eve Dash!
Nemone: How did you get these! Were you using your magic to peek inside my head, Lulu?
Melleau: Hm? I'm not sure what you're saying, but we got this as the prize for winning.
Melleau: Me and Lulu applied for the race late, but they managed to squeeze us in for the final day.
Felluca: Mell told me about how you can be best friends forever and ever with someone by using these matching dolls.
Felluca: So I was thinking of keeping one here in Kahua, while you two hold on to the other one.
Felluca: That way, no matter how far apart we are, we'll be in each other's thoughts...
Melleau: I know you're not as big on dolls as Lulu is, but you still like them somewhat.
Melleau: That's why I thought this'd make for a nice present.
Nemone: It's too good of a present...
Her shoulders quivering, Nemone flings her arms around her sisters in an outpouring of emotion.
Nemone: I'm so happy that my mind's a total blank! I don't know what to say!
Nemone: You two are the bestest sisters that I could ever ask for!
Felluca: Haha. Hooray! Operation Make Santa Happy is a success.
Felluca: Now that the present exchange is over, let's get the party started.
Melleau: Agreed. Me and Sachy are so hungry that we could eat a horse.
Melleau: You two are sticking with us today as our present. Hope you're ready for it.
Nemone: I couldn't be more ready, baby sister! I was born for this!
Nemone: Come join me for the cake-cutting, (Captain)!
(Captain) nods with equal excitement.
Kahua's holiday party remains lively throughout the night.
Categories:
- Scenario Character: Lyria
- Scenario Character: Nemone
- Scenario Character: Vyrn
- Scenario Character: Male Contestant
- Scenario Character: Female Contestant
- Character Fate Scenario
- Skill Fate
- Scenario Character: ???
- Scenario Character: Child Contestant 1
- Scenario Character: Child Contestant 2
- Scenario Character: Felluca
- Scenario Character: Melleau
- Scenario Character: Melleau & Felluca