Scenario:Sig - The Wide Green Yonder

The Wide Green Yonder

Sig and the crew settle down for a meal of bonito sashimi at a local tavern, but Sig informs the owner that it isn't bonito. Learning that the fake fish had been purchased from a traveling peddler, the crew ventures into the forest to confront the seller.

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The crew disembarks on an island to fulfill a request by a client.

They finish the request without incident and go for a meal at a local tavern.

Sig: Great work today, everyone! We really nailed it!

Vyrn: Heheh! The village chief said he was glad he requested us for the job!

Lyria: Yeah! I'm glad we were able to resolve everything in the end!

Shopkeep: Welcome! Are y'all the airship crew I've heard so much about? Then everything's on the house!

Sig: Aye! Thank you, I can't wait!

Shopkeep: No problem! We have something good for y'all today!

The shopkeep eagerly slides dishes onto the table.

Sig: Oho!

Vyrn: Hmm? Is this some kind of meat? But it's raw!

Shopkeep: Hah hah hah! It's supposed to be. It's a type of seafood dish.

Lyria: Huh? This is fish?

Shopkeep: Yup. It's an Auguste specialty, y'see.

Sig: It's called sashimi. They slice the fish into bite-sized slices that you dip into sauce and eat.

Vyrn: Ooh, I see! This is a thing from Sig's hometown.

Lyria: Um... Is this black liquid the sauce?

Sig: Aye. Just lightly dip the fish in it and stuff the whole thing in your mouth!

Vyrn: Let's see... Mmm! I've never tasted anything like this before!

Lyria: Munch, munch... Ooh! What a unique flavor!

Sig: Now it's my turn. I'll have you know we fishers have very discerning tastes!

Sig: Let's have a taste... Munch...

Sig: Hm?

Shopkeep: Um, so what's the verdict? Does it stack up to home?

Sig: Mm, well, it's not bad exactly...

Sig: It's just... What kind of fish is this?

Shopkeep: Heh heh heh... I'm glad you asked!

Shopkeep: I should have known you would notice. This fish is of the highest quality! It is none other than bonito!

Lyria: Gasp! B-bonito?

Shopkeep: You got it. I bought it from a peddler who came into town recently.

Sig: Hm... A peddler, huh...

Sig: Tell me, did you know that bonito is a legendary giant fish that lurks in the seas of Auguste?

Shopkeep: Huh? Legendary? No, didn't know that. I'd only heard about it in passing...

Sig: I knew it... This fish isn't high quality at all. It's basically worthless.

Sig: What is this fish doing in this village? I don't know what you were told, but you were lied to.

Shopkeep: No... But I... It can't be!

Sig: To be fair, this one does look like a bonito, but it doesn't taste like the ocean.

Sig: Trust me. I know what I'm talking about.

Shopkeep: I-I can't believe it...

Sig: I'm sorry this happened to you. Do you know where we can find this peddler?

Shopkeep: Yeah. He should be in the forest to the north.

Sig: What do you say we pay this peddler a visit, (Captain)? The fisher in me isn't about to let this one go.

Vyrn: Let's go! Whoever they are, I don't like their style!

Lyria: Yes! I can't overlook this either!

Sig: All right! Then it looks like we've got a job to do!

The Wide Green Yonder: Scene 2

The crew finds out that the peddler has been selling monster meat that tastes like bonito for huge profits. Seized with righteous indignation as a fisher, Sig is prepared to punish the hostile peddler.

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The crew heads deep into the forest. Soon they spot a suspicious figure.

Peddler: Heh heh heh... Yes, this will do nicely.

Sig: There he is. He must be the peddler.

Lyria: It looks like he's digging a hole.

Vyrn: Hm... Maybe it's some kinda trap. Is he hunting for animals or something?

Sig: I'm not sure. Let's just wait and see.

Peddler: Come on, right this way. That's it... Right into the hole...

Peddler: Tch... I don't got all day! Get over here!

Monster: Grrr...

Peddler: Yahoo! You fell for it!

Peddler: Guess I should be thanking you for making me rich! Eh, bonito?

Vyrn: What the? You're telling me that sashimi we had was actually that thing?

Lyria: Oh no! We really ate that caterpillar-looking monster?

Peddler: Hey! Who's out there?

Lyria: Oops! S-sorry...

Sig: Well, no use in hiding now.
You there. Explain yourself!

Sig: Do you intend to pass that monster's meat off as bonito? This is no laughing matter to a fisher such as myself.

Peddler: Humph. So you saw everything, did ya?

Peddler: Fine, you got me! But you'd better not steal my idea, ya? I thought of it first!

Vyrn: This ain't a joke, pal! What you're doing is fraud!

Peddler: Listen, I'm just spicing up people's lives a little! These country bumpkins have never tasted the real thing. You should be thanking me!

Lyria: That's not right! You're lying to them!

Peddler: Hah hah hah! It's their fault for getting tricked!

Peddler: Now then, enough talk! I'll turn you people into sashimi too!

Sig: This guy's rotten to the core. Let's get him, (Captain)!

The Wide Green Yonder: Scene 3

Sig uses the monster meat to make a special dish known only to fishers for the despondent shopkeep. The amazing flavor restores his confidence, so much so that he adds it to his menu.

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Upon returning to the village, the crew decides to tell the shopkeep the truth of the matter.

Shopkeep: Huh? It was monster meat?

Sig: Sorry you had to find out this way. But we got your money back at least. Here.

Shopkeep: Thanks. I can't believe I put so much effort into preparing a monster dish... Haha! Guess I'm certainly gonna be a laughingstock.

Vyrn: Aw, don't let it get you down, mister!

Lyria: Is there anything we can help you with?

Shopkeep: Hm? Oh, no, don't worry about me. I'm just a bit tired right now.

Shopkeep: Sigh...

Sig: What's with that attitude? Quit acting like you're going down with the ship!

Sig: I didn't go through all this trouble just to make you feel bad about it!

Sig: On the contrary! Now that you know what you're working with, don't you think you could make a more suitable dish?

Shopkeep: What?

Sig: For example... No, you know what? It'd take too long to explain. I'm going to borrow your kitchen!

Sig: Heh heh... This is perfect!

Vyrn: Hey, hey, you never told us you could cook.

Sig: Of course I can. I cook on the ship when I'm out fishing. This is easy compared to that.

Sig: All right! It's done! Dig in, everyone!

Shopkeep: Whoa! This is delicious! What is it?

Sig: This monster tastes like bonito, but the meat isn't as firm.

Sig: So when you've got softer meat, the best way to prepare it is to mince it, mix well with condiments, and you're done.

Sig: Where I'm from, we call this tuna salad!

Lyria: Nom, nom... Thish ish—nom—shooo good! Who knew a—chomp—monshter could be so tashty!

Vyrn: This is incredible! I'm impressed, Sig! You're not the sea slug I took you for!

Sig: What was that? Are you volunteering to be in the next dish?

Vyrn: Nooo! It was a joke! A joke!

Shopkeep: Hah hah hah! I never would've thought up a dish like this. Color me surprised.

Shopkeep: Thank you. I feel like I've gotten some of my confidence back.

Sig: No problem! And don't forget, tons of those monsters live in the forest. You can make all the tuna salad you want!

Sig: I'll give you the recipe. Just remember me once you make it big!

Shopkeep: You got it!

Years later tuna salad, known previously only to fishermen, would become a worldwide craze.

Sig would go on to gain fame in select circles for her role in introducing tuna salad to the masses.