Scenario:Sahli Lao - Shaky Aim
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Shaky Aim
When (Captain) and company are attacked by a forest monster, they're saved by the crossbow-wielding Sahli Lao. They later find the Harvin struggling with stage fright at a tournament, and invite Sahli Lao to join the crew to overcome it.
It's a sunny afternoon, and the crew is strolling through a sleepy, verdant forest.
But the ground is still wet from the previous night's rain, and Lyria sprains her ankle when she trips.
Vyrn: What a bummer. We've got terrible luck to find mud in a place like this.
(Captain) carries the injured Lyria and slowly starts to run out of breath.
Lyria: I'm so sorry, (Captain)...
Lyria: But being carried by you like this makes me feel safer somehow...
Lyria: Ah! I mean... Oh, I'm sorry! Pay no attention to me...
A large shadow approaches the unwary party. (Captain), still carrying Lyria, fails to notice the danger.
Vyrn: What now? More rain?
Lyria: Vyrn, behind you!
Vyrn: What's wrong? You look like you've seen a ghost...
Very Large Monster: Groar!
A gigantic, four-legged monster looms behind Vyrn, licking its lips.
Vyrn: Yikes! That's huge! Let's get out of here, (Captain)!
(Captain) and the crew try to make a hasty retreat, but having to carry Lyria slows them down.
Vyrn: Ugh! We'll never outrun it at this rate!
???: Don't worry! I won't miss this time!
An arrow appears from nowhere, hitting the monster square between the eyes and felling the beast with an earthshaking thud.
Vyrn: Whoa! What was that!
???: Nailed it!
The mysterious savior of (Captain) and the crew is a Harvin archer wielding an enormous crossbow.
Vyrn: Wow! What a huge crossbow! Isn't that thing bigger than you?
???: Ha-ha... Well, this was customized for Harvin use, so it's not too tough to use once you get the hang of it.
Vyrn: Incredible! You must be some kind of pro with that thing! Thanks a bunch, big guy!
???: I'm just glad you're all unharmed. Now if you'll excuse me...
Lyria: No, wait! We haven't had a chance to thank you yet.
???: No need! It is I who should be thanking you.
Lyria: Huh?
???: Well, I'm a soldier. I consider it an honor to protect children and small animals.
???: But to tell you the truth, I'm actually off-duty right now, so I'm not officially protecting anyone.
???: In fact I'm taking the opportunity to travel for personal reasons.
Lyria: Fascinating... Oh! If you don't mind me asking, could you tell us your name?
Sahli Lao: Oh, how rude of me. My name is Sahli Lao. Now I must be off.
Several days later, (Captain) and the fully recovered Lyria go to enjoy the local sights.
They find a tournament where marksmen from far and wide pit their skills against one another.
Sahli Lao: Ha! Ugh! There!
Lyria: Hey! Isn't that Sahli Lao over there?
Sahli Lao: Oh! It's you guys...
Sahli Lao: How are you? So you're still staying on this island then.
Lyria: We sure are! Sahli Lao, are you going to be competing in the tournament?
Sahli Lao: That's right. It's really just to test myself though.
Lyria: Good luck! We'll be cheering for you!
Sahli Lao: You will? Oh, thank you...
By taking advantage of agility and faultless aim, the diminutive Sahli Lao works toward the final round.
But as the final round approaches, the Harvin starts to show signs of tension in weapon grip.
Sahli Lao: It's... It's the final round...
Sahli Lao: It'll be okay... I just need to cross my fingers and hope for the best...
Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen! The final round is about to begin!
Sahli Lao: Oh no! Um... I mean, yes! Here I go!
Sahli Lao rises, but even from a distance it's clear that the Harvin is shaking.
Vyrn: Huh? Uh-oh. That doesn't look good.
Lyria: Oh my... I wonder if that's the result of nerves.
Sahli Lao: Sigh...
Announcer: Aha! The little Harvin with the crossbow! A competitor who has yet to miss! We just might see a perfect score today!
Sahli Lao: Just... one more!
Cat: Meow!
Announcer: What's this? Folks, it seems that a ferocious beast has made its way onto the field!
Sahli Lao: What! Oh no!
Sahli Lao's bolt barely grazes the target, which leaves the Harvin in second place.
Lyria: Congratulations on making it to the final round. You were so close to winning.
Vyrn: Yeah... If only that cat hadn't shown up...
Sahli Lao: Please don't fret over me! I do have some pride as a soldier, you know!
Lyria: Oh... I'm sorry...
Vyrn: Hey, we didn't mean any offense...
Sahli Lao: No, of course not. If anyone did anything wrong, it was me.
Sahli Lao: I've never done very well under pressure. My comrades used to call me the king of runner-ups.
Sahli Lao: The main point of my trip is actually to find a cure for my anxiety...
Choose: I understand completely.
Vyrn: Don't worry about it. Everyone gets nervous under pressure.
Choose: No worries, Your Majesty!
Vyrn: Hey! This is no laughing matter, (Captain)!
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Sahli Lao: Ah, but I was so close to ridding myself of this affliction back when she was here...
Milleore is a crew member
Sahli Lao: There was another reason for my trip. I need to find one of my retired comrades, a selfish but extremely talented woman.
Milleore not in crew
Vyrn: Wait... Are you saying there are other Harvins who use crossbows?
Sahli Lao: That's right. And I'm looking for one. She's retired and a little selfish, but she's extremely talented.
Lyria: I see... That sounds like a woman to look up to!
Lyria: Sahli Lao. What would you say to the idea of joining our crew?
Lyria: We have many great warriors who could help you with your problem, and we might find your friend on our travels.
Sahli Lao: An interesting proposal... Until now I've been practicing alone...
Sahli Lao: But you might be right. To further improve, I need to surround myself with great warriors.
Vyrn: So it's decided then! Starting today you're officially one of the crew! Best of luck, big guy!
Sahli Lao: I'll try not to disappoint you, (Captain)!
A small warrior with an enormous crossbow, the nervous archer Sahli Lao was on a quest to overcome debilitating stage fright.
Milleore is a crew member
Milleore: Lao... You haven't changed a bit, have you?
Milleore: But maybe we're fated to be together. Things are about to get very interesting...
Vyrn: Hmm... Something seems a little odd about that guy, but I just can't put my claw on it...
The source of that unease is a story in and of itself, but maybe that's a tale for another time.