Scenario:Shao - Healer's Miracle
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Healer's Miracle
The traveling healer Shao prescribes the proper treatment for (Captain)'s mysterious fever. Shao's proclivity for jokes notwithstanding, (Captain) and company see his abilities to be genuine and invite him into the crew.
Lyria: Mmph... Hold on, (Captain)!
When (Captain) suddenly comes down with a mysterious fever, the crew stops in a town to seek treatment.
Although they have already consulted a doctor, (Captain) has been in bad shape for several days.
So, once again, they take (Captain) into town for an examination and return with medicine.
Vyrn: For now, let's hurry back to the Grandcypher so (Captain) can rest.
Lyria: Yes, let's go. Just a little farther, (Captain)—hang in there!
With the crew's encouragement, (Captain) takes slow steps forward before keeling over in a feverish haze.
Lyria: Eeep! (Captain)!
???: Oh dear, that was a close one.
A young Erune man catches (Captain).
Vyrn: Whoa, are you okay, (Captain)?
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for your help.
???: It was nothing. Anyway, is your fainting friend here feeling well?
???: Your skin color is off, and that fever is very high. Shouldn't you see a doctor?
Lyria: We saw a doctor, but it's been several days, and the fever just won't go down...
???: I see. Do you mind if I take a look?
Vyrn: Huh? You a doctor or something?
???: No, I am but a humble purveyor of medicine... but I may be able to help a little.
The medicine seller checks (Captain)'s pulse and mouth. The man tilts his head in curiosity.
???: Are you travelers?
Vyrn: You could say that. We're skyfarers, and (Captain) here is our captain.
???: Ah, skyfarers? No wonder...
Lyria: Oh, did you figure out something?
???: The medicine you got won't work. If you like, I can prescribe something different.
Vyrn: What? Are you saying the doctor gave the wrong diagnosis?
???: It's not something you see on this island, so the doctor wouldn't have recognized it. Your friend must have caught it elsewhere.
The man mixes a new concoction for (Captain).
???: Drink this and rest this evening. Your fever should go down by tomorrow.
Vyrn: That's great news, thanks! Oh, how much do we owe you for this?
???: Hmm... Let me see...
The man presents the crew with an outrageous bill.
Vyrn: Are you serious? That's way too much, right, (Captain)?
Choose: We'll figure something out.
Vyrn: Hey, what are you saying? We still got a journey to take.
Choose: This is highway robbery!
???: Oh? Well, I'll just have to take that medicine back then.
Lyria: But we need it too! What are we going to do now?
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???: Haha... I was joking.
Vyrn: Huh? Joking?
???: Well, of course it's too much. I guess you're not that ignorant of the market price.
Vyrn: What? Hey, don't you think you're being kinda rude?
???: Well, it doesn't matter. You can have it for free. A special offer for new customers.
Lyria: Really? Are you sure?
???: Of course. In return pay me a visit next time you need medicine. You can call me Shao.
Lyria: Thank you so much, Shao!
Shao: Get well.
Just as Shao said, (Captain)'s fever disappears the next day.
Vyrn: Isn't that great, (Captain)? That guy was weird, but he knew his stuff.
Vyrn: Hmm... Maybe we should've bought more medicine from him.
Lyria: Well, let's pay Shao another visit! I'd like to thank him too.
However, when they return, Shao is nowhere to be seen. The crew wanders around the marketplace.
Vyrn: Hey, look. That old guy is selling medicine. Let's ask him.
Merchant: Welcome!
Vyrn: Hey, there was an Erune selling medicine around here yesterday. Have you seen him?
Merchant: What'd you say? An Erune? Fox-like eyes, carries around a huge medicine chest?
Lyria: Yes! Do you know him? He helped us out, so we wanted to thank him—
Merchant: What? What? You're telling me you know him? Where is he!
Vyrn: Well, we were hoping you'd know—
Merchant: You'd better cough up the truth, lizard. 'Cause if you don't...
Vyrn: Whoa! What's going on?
Merchant: Hey, get them! Rough 'em up until they cough up that healer's location!
Lyria: Oh no! What do we do?
Vyrn: This doesn't look good. Let's run for it!
Confused, (Captain) and the crew flee the scene.
Vyrn: Huff... Puff... Why do we have to run?
Thug 1: Hey, get back here!
Vyrn: Geez, why're we gettin' chased? What the heck did that medicine guy do?
Lyria: Oh, look over there!
Vyrn: There he is! Heeey! Medicine Man!
Shao: Oh? Why, you're all out of breath. Is this some sort of training exercise?
Vyrn: Of course not! There are some dodgy guys looking for you!
Thug 2: All right, give it up!
Vyrn: Whoa, they caught up! Here they come!
Shao: So they're after me? Hmm... I see.
Shao bows his head and slowly steps out in front of the thugs.
Thug 1: So you're the Erune medicine seller?
Shao: That's right. It appears you have business with me, but I don't believe we've ever met.
Thug 2: Hey, we're going out of business because of you!
Thug 1: That's right. You were trash-talking us to our customers in the next town over!
Shao: Oh, that's right. You're the peddlers selling fake medicine.
Shao: I only told them the truth, that your wares aren't real medicine.
Thug 2: You just don't know when to keep your mouth shut!
Shao: You mixed a few spices in with flour. It won't hurt anyone, but it won't help anyone either.
Shao: It's such a petty thing to do, it's almost laughable.
Thug 1: Damn it... Watch what you're saying!
Vyrn: Hey, don't make them any angrier...
Shao: Anyway, I have no interest in dealing with these pathetic swindlers.
He turns to (Captain) and the crew and assesses them.
Shao: So I'll leave this one to you.
Lyria: Wh-what do you mean?
Shao turns tail and flees.
Thug 2: Hey, stop right there! All of you!
Vyrn: Aw, c'mon! Why are we gettin' caught up in this?
(Captain) and the crew take off after Shao, with the thugs once again in tow.
Shao: What the? Why are you following me?
Vyrn: Listen, buster! How could you leave us holding the bag!
As they argue, the thugs close the distance between them.
Vyrn: Shoot! Don't you know any good escape routes around here?
Shao: Hmm... Ah, there's an alley coming up on the right.
Vyrn: Okay! Right it is!
(Captain) and the crew make a quick right turn and continue down the narrow alley.
Vyrn: So where do we go next, Medicine Man?
Huh?
Huh?
Lyria: He's gone!
Thug 1: Hahaha, it's no use running! You better be ready for a fight!
Vyrn: Ugh, what'd we do to deserve this!
Vyrn: Sigh... What a hassle.
The crew somehow manages to escape and arrives back at the Grandcypher.
Vyrn: Lyria, did you hurt yourself when you fell?
Lyria: I'm fine. It's just a scratch.
Shao: Ah, welcome back, everyone!
Vyrn: Hey, what are you doing here?
Shao: Oh, I just stopped by to thank you for taking care of those thugs for me.
Vyrn: Not like we had a choice!
Shao: Oh, is that so?
Vyrn: I mean, you were the one who told us to take that turn, and then you disappeared off somewhere...
Shao: Hm? I said there was an alley, yes, but I never told you to take it.
Vyrn: Well, I suppose you didn't...
Shao: Anyway, are you all right, miss? Would you like me to take a look at that scrape?
Lyria: Oh, thank you!
Shao: Still, all these illnesses and injuries... You certainly live dangerous lives.
Lyria: Hee hee...
Shao: It's nothing to laugh about. The world is full of con men like the ones back there, not to mention doctors who can't give a correct diagnosis.
Shao: And there's a fine line between medicine and poison. You all seem too trusting. You have to be very careful.
Lyria: Yes, we'll make sure to take care...
Shao: If I were a criminal, for example, I could've easily given you poison yesterday disguised as medicine.
Shao: I'm rather adept at making poisons, you know...
Vyrn: Wait! Don't tell me you—
Shao: Aw, I was just joking.
Vyrn: H-hey, that wasn't funny at all!
Shao: You think so? Well, I was just giving you some advice. There, I finished treating your friend.
Lyria: Thank you!
Shao: Take care! I'd better get off this island before those con men find me.
Lyria: Oh, you're not from around here, Shao?
Shao: No, I am not. I travel all over the place selling medicine.
Lyria: Wow, really? Hmm... I know! Why don't you come with us?
Vyrn: Huh? Lyria, what are you saying?
Lyria: But his medicine really works! He even cured (Captain)'s sickness.
Lyria: And all that stuff he said about medicine was a little scary.
Lyria: But if we have a great medicine maker like Shao around, then we won't have to worry as much!
Shao: Oh? I'm rather flattered. What does your captain say to this?
Choose: Do you want to come with us?
Shao: Answering a question with another question, are we? Let's see...
Shao: You're quite the amusing bunch. I'm especially intrigued by that talking lizard of yours.
Vyrn: That's dragon to you, buster!
Shao: My apologies. A dragon is much more precious than a lizard.
Vyrn: That's right!
Shao: Why, I could use every part of you to make medicine. Not a scale would go to waste.
Vyrn: Hey! Stay back!
Shao: It was just a joke.
Vyrn: How am I supposed to tell if you're joking or not? And what are you laughing at, (Captain)?
Shao: Well, I suppose I'll just have to join you then.
Choose: Of course you can come!
Shao: Such a welcoming bunch. Are you sure you want a dubious mixer of chemicals aboard your ship?
Lyria: Heehee, you cured (Captain)'s sickness, and you took care of my injury.
Lyria: So you're definitely not suspicious!
Shao: Is that so?
Shao: Well, I suppose I'll just have to join you then.
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Shao: An airship is certainly a more convenient place to be.
Vyrn: Hm? What'd you say?
Shao: Oh, nothing. Nothing at all. I look forward to traveling with you all.
And so Shao the healer joins the crew.
However, the crew has no idea what lurks beneath his smile.