Scenario:Pavidus - The Animals' Underling
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The Animals' Underling
While on a secluded mountain, (Captain) and company meet Pavidus, a cowardly Draph being ordered around by birds. He serves the animals loyally, and when he joins the crew, his worried animal companions board the Grandcypher as well.
One day, (Captain) and the crew hear about an unexplored mountain in a secluded region while on a break.
Itching to go adventuring, (Captain) and Vyrn decide to use their day off to explore the mountain.
Rackam: What do you mean you want to go on an adventure? So you really are just a kid.
Rackam: Heh-heh... But I get it. Adventuring's fun after all!
Lyria: Huh?
Vyrn: What's up, Lyria?
Lyria: Um... I thought I heard a voice coming from somewhere just now...
Vyrn: What? They said this place was unexplored!
Curious about the voice coming from the mountain, the crew goes to investigate.
They go further up the mountain and emerge into a verdant clearing, where a strange sight awaits them...
Chick: Cheep! (Hurry it up, birdbrain! We're getting hungry over here!)
Pavidus: I'm sorry, sir! I'm going as fast as I can! Please don't peck me!
Vyrn: Hey, what's going on? Is he talking to that bird?
Lyria: Wow! He can talk to birds? How amazing is that!
Rackam: Well, it looks more like he's being pushed around by the bird than having a conversation with it...
Chick: Cheep! (Hey, Pavi! We've got company!)
Pavidus: Huh?
The bird prods the man, and he looks over his shoulder at the crew. His eyes meet (Captain)'s.
Pavidus: People? People with weapons?
The surprised man takes out a dagger and brandishes it at the crew.
Pavidus: Eek! Don't come any closer! Go away!
When the man, who is on the verge of tears, yells, several birds gather around him.
The trees begin to shake, and the cries of animals echo all over the mountain.
Vyrn: Whoa! What's going on? What's that guy doing?
Rackam: Hold on a sec! Calm down! We're not here to hurt you!
Bird: Caw! (What do you want? If you mess with us, we won't let you off easy!)
Rackam: Fine... I see how it is.
At Rackam's signal, (Captain)'s weapons fall to the ground.
Rackam: See! We're not here to hurt you! So call off that animal army!
Pavidus: But you're...
Bird: Caw... (He seems to be telling the truth... Maybe we can trust him, Pavi.)
Pavidus: Okay. Understood, sir.
The man sheaths his dagger. The animal sounds fade from the mountain, and the birds calm down.
Pavidus: Um... So you said you don't mean us harm, but are you guys bad people?
Rackam: No. We're just passing through.
Pavidus: Oh...
Pavidus: Sorry about that... I get nervous around people with weapons...
Rackam: Understandable... Sorry for sneaking up on you like that.
Vyrn: More importantly, Hood Dude, that was crazy! You can command animals!
Pavidus: Don't be ridiculous! I could never order my superiors around... I'm the one taking the orders!
Chick: Cheep! (Yep. He's like a servant, henchman, and disciple all rolled into one!)
Vyrn: What? What's the bird saying? Tell us, Hood Dude!
Pavidus: Um...
Chick: Cheep, cheep! (Where's our grub, Pavi? If you're going to chat, get the food while you're at it!)
Pavidus: Yes sir! Guys, is it okay if I gather food for my superiors while we talk?
Rackam: Sure, and we'll help out too. I feel bad just sitting here talking while you do all the work...
Pavidus: Really? Thank you!
The crew listens to him talk about himself as they gather fruit.
His name is Pavidus, and he was apparently raised by animals in the forest.
He explains that he considers the animals his adoptive parents and superiors.
Lyria: I see... So the animals around here are very important to you, right?
Vyrn: But doesn't it suck to always do what the animals say?
Pavidus: No, not at all!
Pavidus: I'm always causing trouble for them, and I want to do what little I can to repay them for everything they've done for me.
Lyria: You've... caused trouble?
Pavidus: I'm a coward and a weakling... When people come into the mountains, or when beasts attack...
Pavidus: I always get scared, and the animals have to come in and help me...
Pavidus: They're actually a good bunch. So I don't want to cause any more trouble for them.
Bird: ...
Pavidus: But I think that's enough about me. What about you guys? Where'd you come from?
Pavidus: Hardly anyone ever comes into these mountains, so I'm always interested in the ones who do!
Lyria: Okay! We'll tell you all about ourselves! Right, (Captain)?
The crew tells Pavidus about the journey up until now and the ultimate goal.
Pavidus: Wow! You guys are amazing!
Pavidus: If I were to go on a journey like you, do you think I'd become braver and stronger?
Vyrn: Huh? You want to get stronger, Hood Dude?
Pavidus: Yes... If I do, maybe I won't cause as much trouble for the animals...
Lyria: Then how about coming with us on our journey?
Pavidus: Wha?
Pavidus: But... Um...
Pavidus: I've got to stay here and look after all the animals!
Bird: ...
The birds suddenly spread their wings and fly away from the crew.
Lyria: Um... What just happened? What are the birds doing?
Pavidus: I'm not sure... They didn't say anything...
Though it seems odd that the birds flew away so suddenly, the crew continues gathering fruit.
Once the fruit is gathered, Pavidus takes the crew to his home deeper in the mountains.
When they get there, they find that his birds have packed his belongings in a suitcase and left it outside the house.
Pavidus: Huh? What's going on? Is this some new way to tease me?
A bird lands delicately on Pavidus's shoulder... and promptly slaps him across the face with one of its wings.
Pavidus: Ow!
Bird: Caw! (That's for using us as an excuse not to get out there!)
Bird: Caw, caw! (Stop being such a wuss!)
Vyrn: What in blazes is going on with those two?
Lyria: Hmm... I'm not sure. But I feel like they're having a really important conversation.
Bird: Caw! (We'll be fine without your help, you ridiculous ape!)
Pavidus: Really?
Bird: Caw! (So go on! You really want to go, right?)
Pavidus: Are you sure it's okay?
While Pavidus talks to the bird, the trees nearby begin to shake, and the crew hears something trampling the underbrush as it approaches.
Everyone looks towards the sound, and a giant wild boar emerges from the woods.
Pavidus: Mr. Boar! You came to see me too!
Vyrn: Whoa! You know this boar too?
Boar: Oink! (Looks like it's time for you to strike out on your own, Pavi.)
The boar grunts and uses its tusks to push Pavi in front of the crew.
Boar: Oink... Oink. (This one's quite a coward, but try to take care of him.)
Bird: Caw! (We're counting on you too. Don't let us down!)
Pavidus: Thank you, everyone!
Rackam: Hey... So what does this mean?
Pavidus: They asked you to look after me.
Vyrn: I see. Heh-heh! They don't just boss you around. They care about you too!
Vyrn: Well, you're welcome with us! Right, (Captain)?
Pavidus: Thank you so much!
Pavidus: Animals! I'm going now, but I promise I'll be back! I'm going to get stronger and then return to help!
Boar: Oink. (Now go. And never look back.)
Boar: Oink. (Just go already...)
Pavidus: Thank you!
Pavidus nods firmly, takes his luggage, and heads down the mountain with the crew.
But they find something unexpected when they reach the Grandcypher...
Bird: Caw! (Nice nest you've got here!)
The animals have beaten the crew down the mountain and are hanging around on the deck.
Pavidus: What are you all doing here?
Boar: Oink. (Heh-heh... Well, we were worried about you, Pavidus.)
Rackam: I guess this means that the animals are coming along for the ride too...
Pavidus: Don't worry! I'll take care of them!
Rackam: Sheesh... What should we do?
Choose: The more the merrier, right?
Rackam: Okay... Well, the captain's word is the law on this ship, so I guess that's that...
Pavidus: Really? Thank you!
Choose: This is a bit too much...
Boar: Oink. (I know we're asking for a lot, but please reconsider.)
Boar: Oink! (We're just too worried to leave this lump on his own.)
Pavidus: Please, (Captain)! Please let them come!
Won over by the passionate pleas of Pavidus and the animals, (Captain) agrees to let them come.
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Rackam: All right, I guess they can all come... But make sure you clean up after this crazy menagerie!
Pavidus: I will! Thank you so much, everyone!
Bird: Caw! (Thanks for letting us on board!)
Thus the weak-willed Pavidus and his fun-loving assortment of animals join the crew.
The flock of birds and large boar add that much more life to the Grandcypher.