Scenario:Richard - Meteors with a Chance of Romance

Meteors with a Chance of Romance

Richard asks Lowain, Elsam, and Tomoi for help imagining what might happen during his as-of-yet hypothetical date with Therese. When accounting for Richard's poor luck, even the bros aren't able to fantasize a way the date could end well, so they decide to see if any other crewmates know how to boost Richard's luck.

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Lowain: All right boys, the first meeting of the "Planning Out Richard's Date" committee is now in session!

Elsam and Tomoi: W00t, w00t!

Richard: Whoa, keep your voices down!

Elsam: Not to worry, bro! We got the place closed this morning, so there's nobody here but us playboys!

Tomoi: We can yap here on the down-low 'till the lunch hour rush!

Richard: Oh, I see. Sorry to make you guys go out of your way like that.

Lowain: Think nada of it, my man! If our bro Richard needs a solid, you'd better believe we're goin' all out!

Elsam: While we're bein' real though, I'm shocked you came to us for advice planning a date with Therese.

Tomoi: I mean, you've been on that grind long enough that you gotta have cooked up something low-key immaculate by now, right?

Richard: Well, that's true, but...

Richard: If I'm getting to go on a date with Therese, I want it to really be perfect.

Richard: I need to make sure that she'll really enjoy what I'm planning.

Richard: Since you guys are in charge of the kitchen, I thought you might have some insight into her tastes.

Elsam: Bro... Mad props for the diligence, dude.

Tomoi: For real though, I'm blown away that you finally landed a date with her in the first place. How'd you pull that off?

Richard: ...

Lowain: Wait, no shot...

Richard: I'm sorry, you guys! The truth is, I haven't even invited her yet, never mind gotten an okay!

Richard: I mean, I've been trying to find an opportunity to talk to her! I just couldn't work out the proper timing...

Richard: No, I'm making excuses. I just couldn't work myself up to do it. I'm sorry!

Elsam: Whoa whoa whoa, it's cool bro! We all know it takes crazy courage to step into rizz city!

Tomoi: For real. Just walking up to a girl can leave you feeling like you're on one HP.

Richard: Exactly! No matter how long I think about it, I can't figure out a way to approach her that I can imagine working!

Lowain: Okay, okay, so what I'm hearing is that you're having trouble taking your simulations to the next level.

Lowain: If that's the problem, then you're in good hands my dude! Simming's what us three live for!

Richard: Great! Thank you so much, guys!

Lowain: So, is our first sim gonna be getting you a dub on the approach?

Richard: Well... To tell you the truth, that's not what I need your help with. I've run that scenario through my head hundreds of times already.

Richard: It's actually the next step that I'm worried about...

Richard: You guys know as well as anyone how my luck works, don't you?

Elsam: Yeah... Whenever you get lucky, you know that some killer misfortune is on the way.

Tomoi: But it's not like you're gambling here. Can't you just YOLO it?

Richard: No, we're talking about getting Therese to go on a date with me here.

Richard: There's no way that much good fortune wouldn't bring some bad luck my way! That's why I was hoping that you guys could help me imagine some worst-case scenarios.

Richard: If I'm mentally prepared for anything, I should be able to handle whatever happens calmly.

Lowain: Right, right, gotchstood. I've got you understood, my man.

Elsam: By the way, what kind of date are you gonna ask her on?

Tomoi: charcter1_name_en: Tomoi

Richard: Yeah, I'm hoping to go to this one restaurant I found. The food and the service are both great.

Lowain: Ah, bringing her to a snazzy place then? Nice, nice. Now, as for what could go wrong...

Richard: Man, I sure am glad it's so sunny today. I suppose I must have you to thank for that.

Therese: Don't be silly. It's because of your good luck.

Richard: Haha, I'm afraid you're wrong there. I used all my luck getting you to agree to come with me.

Therese: You did? I can't imagine why.

Therese: Any time you want to take me somewhere, I'd be happy to...

Richard: ...!

Therese: Oh, uh, never mind... Anyway, where are we going today?

Richard: I've discovered this wonderful restaurant. It's actually right over...

Richard: Huh?

Therese: "Due to the recent meteor crash, we are closed until further notice. P.S. All staff members were attending a workshop off-site, so nobody was hurt."

Elsam: Hold up Lowain, a meteor's just way too out there.

Tomoi: I know he said we're simming the worst case scenarios, but I think we're good to ignore the possibility of the venue getting—

Richard: Wow Lowain, your intuition's great. That's actually happened to me before.

Lowain: F-for real?

Richard: Yeah. I went to check out a place I was thinking of inviting Therese, and it was hit by a meteor right in front of me.

Richard: Nobody was hurt, thankfully, but that was quite the surprise.

Elsam: Damn bro. You're talking about a meteor like it was a sun-shower...

Lowain: Kay, maybe you don't pick out a destination ahead of time? If you just take her out for a little jaunt through the town...

Richard: Wow, who could have guessed that the chef would suddenly get sick. I'm sorry about that.

Therese: You don't need to apologize, it's nobody's fault.

Richard: Therese...

Therese: Plus, it's nice to just wander around the town like this. Don't you agree, Richard?

Richard: Hm? What's going on over there?

Potato-Punk 1: All right losers, hand over your money and valuables! Women and children first!

Potato-Punk 2: Cats, dogs, and lizards second!

Potato-Punk 3: Primals and pals third!

Therese: Stealing from women and children? Not on my watch!

Richard: Wait up, Therese! I'll help too!

Elsam: Must be a potato-punk field nearby.

Richard: Potato-punks, huh? Yeah, I run into guys like that all the time, especially after gambling.

Richard: Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if they show up in the hundreds the day that I manage to take Therese out on a date.

Richard: Well, not that mere hundreds would pose any threat to her.

Tomoi: I wanna say there's no shot hundreds turn up, but this is Richard we're talking about...

Elsam: I'm thinking there's too much danger out there in the skies. How about just inviting her to your place?

Lowain: Nice cook, Sammy! Staying on the G. Cyph means they don't have to worry about any potato-punks getting up in their business!

Richard: Wh-whoa guys, don't you think that's a bit sudden? We haven't even gone on a date yet!

Tomoi: Yeah, but we all basically live together already.

Richard: Huh, now that you mention it...

Richard: Here we are. Sorry it's so cramped.

Therese: Not at all. I honestly wasn't expecting it to be so well-kept.

Richard: Haha, of course I'd get the place cleaned up for such an esteemed guest.

Richard: Anyway, do you want to start off with some tea?

Therese: Yes, I'd love to.

Elsam: Oh yeah, now we're cooking. How is anything going to get in his way here?

Lowain: No, we still have to think about the worst-case scenario, so...

Therese: Richard, look out the window!

Richard: What is it, Therese?

Richard: Oh my—

Potato-Dragon: ...!

Tomoi: Whoa, whoa, whoa. What is a "potato-dragon," why is it outside the window, and why does it just roll off the tongue like that?

Richard: No, that's happened before too. One night after I won really big, the Grandcypher was attacked.

Richard: Fortunately, there happened to be some other crew members there at the time, and we managed to drive it off.

Lowain: A potato-meteor, potato-punks, and now a potato-dragon... I'm just hoping we don't hear about a potato-primal beast before this is all over.

Elsam: It's sounding like he's gonna have to deal with a potato-something no matter how he plays this.

Tomoi: How about turning to the supernatural? Like, you could show up decked out in good-luck charms and stuff.

Richard: The supernatural, huh? I turn to Lady Luck all the time, but other than her I wouldn't know where to start.

Elsam: True, true... Where could we find some stuff with mad lucky power...

Lowain: Bros, I got it!

Richard: What's up?

Lowain: The G. Cyph is busting with experts in magic and medicine and stuff, right?

Lowain: Maybe they'll know how to suppress Richard's bad luck with like, pills and spells and stuff.

Richard: Hmm, those kinds of things are off-limits for gamblers, but it's not like we'll be going to a casino...

Richard: That just might work!

Lowain: Aww yeah, let's get this bread! I'll write up a request real quick and post it on the mess hall's bulletin board.

Lowain: We'll hit you up as soon as we hear anything, so for now just take a chill pill and trust the process!

Soon after this discussion, a flyer is posted in the mess hall.

On it is written "Looking for people who know how to boost someone's luck! Ability to keep a secret mandatory! Hit up Lowain for deets!"

Within a few days, the bros send some volunteers Richard's way.