Scenario:Rei - Family Gathering

Family Gathering

When Rei shows up in Stardust Town, Feower doesn't hesitate to express his disgust of mafia. Rei explains to him that not all mafia are bad, that the Suo family has served to maintain order in the underbelly of the skies ever since the time of the War. Feower, however, remains unconvinced.

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Upon resolution of the conflict with the Magasin crime family, the crew helps to restore the damage to Stardust Town caused by Mugen's rampage.

Rei leads a group into town while Tien, Feower, and Fif are hard at work.

Rei: Greetings. You look well.

Fif: Ah, it's Rei and Asha! I'm guessing those people behind you are also members of the Suo family?

Rei: That's right. I called upon some of the children who'd be able to lend a hand.

Asha: Some of them can draw structural blueprints, while others will provide construction materials. If you could please show them around.

Tien: Mm... Thank you. This'll be a big help.

Feower: Humph... Looking to rebuild the town in the Suo fashion already, huh?

Tien: Feower.

Feower: We might be under your protection now, but don't you even thinking of using our territory for profit.

Fif: Gah, there you go picking a fight again, Feower... Can't you be nice to people who are just trying to help!

Feower: Help, my ass. Who knows what they're really here for.

Feower: Go ahead and try stirring something up in our town. I'll slaughter every last one of you—that's a promise.

Tien: Feower!

Fif: Blegh! Why does he always have to be such a poopy-head!

Rei: Chalk it up to puberty. He must be in the very midst of it, given how rebellious he's acting.

Asha: Mama...

Rei: Oh, come now, Asha. Surely you remember how it was with yourself.

Asha: I don't remember mine lasting too long... Feower's might be more severe because of his upbringing.

Asha: Hm?

Stardust Children: Hrm...

Rei: What is it?

Tien: Feower, wait. You have to apologize.

Feower: Me? To who? And why? I haven't done anything wrong.

Tien: Feower...

Feower: For starters, how is it you're okay with this? They're mafia.

Tien: Definitely not your run-of-the-mill mafia. I mean, here they are helping us out.

Feower: No! Don't tell me you've already forgotten what that wretch made me do to you!

Tien: ...

Feower: Well? Would you be willing to lend us your strength?

Rei: Hmm...

Lyria: ...!
This power...

Vyrn: Wha... It's hard to... breathe...

Feower: Ngh!

Rei's eyes now fully open, she gives her full attention to Feower, as if peering into his soul.

Rei: Ready for any hardships, your sister says... How do I know it's not just empty talk?

Rei: But even if you manage to deceive others with your false words, you'll soon reach your limit. Then it'll all be pointless...

Rei: So at the very least, allow me to test your resolve...

Feower: Urgh!

Tien: Feower!

Feower: ...!

Vyrn: Whoa! Calm down, Stabby!

Feower: Rei... Damn you!

Tien: She was only testing us.

Feower: Like I give a damn! Those mafia turds can't be trusted! Just you watch—they'll show their true colors soon enough!

Tien: Feower...

Stardust Children: Waaah!

Tien: Huh?

Feower: Flippin' hell! How long did that take, huh?

Feower: ...

Tien: Haha...

Suo Member 1: Up, up, and away!

Stardust Child 1: Yeeeep! Ahaha! This is great! Can we do that again?

Suo Member 1: Haha... My arm's kind of numbed out...

Stardust Child 2: Over here, over here! Follow the sound of my clap!

Suo Member 2: Hey, wait up! Huff... Huff... You're too fast for me...

Fif: Slowpokes don't stand a chance, miss! Why don't you let me be it?

Asha: How pitiful to lose to a child. Maybe it's a sign you need more exercise in your daily routine.

Suo Member 2: Whoa now, can we not compare me to you—Rei's personal bodyguard? I'm just a plain ol' merchant.

Stardust Child 3: Hey, can we play house next? You're super cool, miss, so you can be my husband!

Asha: Wha! But I'm not anybody's husband...

Suo Member 2: Ahaha, this is where your acting skills come into play.

Rei: You should be up to the task if you've kept up your training, Asha.

Asha: Mama...

Feower: What did I just walk into...

Stardust Child 1: Oh, you're back! Feower, Tien, you should play with us!

Stardust Child 2: Our new friends are so much fun! It's such a blast hanging out with them!

Lyria: Teehee, why don't you two join them?

Feower: Psh, yeah right...

Feower: Why the hell would I wanna muck around with a bunch of mafia pipsqueaks...

Asha: Feower. Do you even know what "mafia" truly means?

Feower: Damn right I do. Every last one of you flaming dirtbags is a living turd bathed in sewage waste and then left out to dry.

Asha: Hrm, mafia can be broadly categorized into two types.

Feower: Like I said—

Asha: Are you going to use your less-than-fortunate upbringing to shun the opportunity to learn new things?

Feower: Rgh...

Asha: The mafia first came about during the turmoil of the post-War era. Now, about there being two types...

Asha: There's the criminal organization type, like the Magasin family, that abuses power and authority to have things their way.

Asha: And then there's the vigilante type, which is sworn to protect people and their property from harm.

Vyrn: I'm guessing the Suo family's...

Asha: The latter, of course. It all started out with the orphans Mama saved during the War.

Asha: They studied and trained under her, going on to become masters of various trades and forming the cornerstone of the Suo family.

Asha: We now protect the skies from behind the scenes, thwarting attempts to harm innocent people any chance they get.

Fif: Bwuh? That sounds a lot like the Crew of Enforcers...

Lyria: Yeah, it's like they're the Enforcers of the mafia world!

Vyrn: Hrm... So basically, you're the good guys...

Rei: Good guys, huh? I wish I could say "yes" with a straight face.

Asha: If nothing else, we would never prey on the weak the way the Magasin family does.

Vyrn: Wait a sec... Something doesn't add up...

Vyrn: You said Rei saved those orphans during the "War," as in the big one that happened 2,000 years ago, right?

1. Nah, she meant Rei's ancestor—obviously.
2. So how old is Rei exactly?

Choose: Nah, she meant Rei's ancestor—obviously.

Asha: Nuh-uh. There is and always has been only one true Mama for the Suo family.

Fif: You mean...

Fif: Rei's been alive since the time of the War?

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Choose: So how old is Rei exactly?

Rei: How crude to ask a lady for her age.

Lyria: Ah, sorry... We were just so surprised...

Rei: Haha, I only jest. But it is something you may want to keep in mind for future reference.

Rei: And yes, it's true that I've been around since the time of the War.

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Vyrn: You've gotta be kidding! I don't know any Harvin who can live that long!

Lyria: Is it the power of a primal beast? Hm, but I don't sense that from you...

Rei: Hehe, every woman has a secret or two they'd like to keep. Anyone ever tell you it's not nice to pry?

Vyrn: Gosh darn it, I really wanted to know...

Feower: So what, who cares?
She's this ancient granny? She was protecting the skies all this time?

Feower: No one asked for it, you damn patronizing shrew.

Rei: ...

Feower: You can control people just by looking at them, a power greater than that of any Eternal's.

Feower: Who knows what kinda crap you pulled behind closed doors.

Asha: I suspect you're in need of some discipline.

Rei: Asha.

Asha: But, Mama... He dares to accuse you of misusing your powers...

Rei: Asha.

Asha: Yes...

Asha: My apologies...

Rei: It's okay. Let's just leave it at that.

Tien: ...?

Rei: That's enough for the fun and games. I should get back to checking on the town's reconstruction.

Rei: Asha, Tien, Feower. Will you join me?

Tien: Mm, naturally. I'll gladly explain anything about the town if you'll let me know what sort of information you need.

Lyria: We should help too, (Captain)!

Vyrn: Right on! Let's go, Feower!

Feower: Humph... I'm not feeling it, but I suppose I can tag along.

Feower: To keep a watch on them, that is.

Fif: Blah, there you go again! Don't say I didn't warn you if no one wants to talk to you ever again!

Rei: Hehe, quite lively, isn't it? I'm looking forward to this.

Asha: ...

Noticing the displeasure on Asha's face, Rei whispers in her ear.

Rei: It was very sweet of you to try to protect me back there.

Rei: But these children don't need to know... For the time being, at least.

Asha: ...

Rei: Haha, it's to be expected from a boy undergoing his rebellious phase.

Rei: Really, there's nothing to worry about. Besides, isn't it a mother's duty to ensure that her children can eventually stand on their own two feet?

Rei gives Feower, who is facing the other way, a fond look.

Perhaps her loving gaze will one day lead Feower toward a more noble path in life.