Scenario:Societte - Millennial Dance
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Millennial Dance
(Captain) and company encounter Societte, the fan-wielding heir to a royal family that disappeared a thousand years ago. Societte is disappointed that the crew doesn't seem to have any new information, but ultimately agrees to join them when they offer to help her search.
The crew undertakes a mission to exterminate fire monsters within an ancient ruin.
Once inside, they encounter a massive monster.
Monster: Groar!
Vyrn: That's one tough-looking critter!
Vyrn: This isn't gonna be easy, but it's now or never! Here we go, (Captain)!
Lyria: H-hold on! There's a woman back there!
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Vyrn: What's she doing by herself? We've gotta help her before it's too—
???: Your fire will not suffice.
The massive fans in the elegant Erune's hands begin to take on a scarlet sheen.
She begins to dance. With a wave of her fans, the monster falls.
Vyrn: Did she topple that monster just by dancing?
???: ...!
Vyrn: That was amazing! Did you use some kind of magic?
???: ...?
Lyria: Um...
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Vyrn: She's, uh, staring at us. Without saying anything.
Lyria: I don't know why, but I'm getting really nervous...
???: Ah, er...
Vyrn: Something wrong? Sounds like you're mumbling to yourself.
Lyria: Vyrn, I think she has something to say to us.
???: !
The Erune nods her head, wagging her tail happily all the while.
She introduces herself as Societte, and explains that her shyness makes it difficult for her to speak to others.
Vyrn: So that's why you didn't say anything!
Societte: Sorry. I get embarrassed around people I don't know.
Vyrn: Don't worry about it! We didn't even really notice.
Lyria: Did you accept the mission to defeat the monster too, Societte?
Societte: No. Not quite.
Societte: I heard stories of a monster with the power of flame and decided to search for it myself.
Societte: It wasn't what I was expecting. The monster attacked me, so I just had to take it down.
Vyrn: You made that sound kinda easy, but that monster's not exactly a pushover, is it?
Vyrn: Hm? You're looking for someone, Paper Fan Princess?
Societte: Er...
Societte: These aren't paper fans.
Vyrn: Oh! My bad.
Lyria: They're very well made! And I love the designs on them too!
Societte: Heheh...
Societte: So ah, have you heard of the nine... I mean, the living flame?
Vyrn: Talk about a sudden change of subject! Lyria, have you heard of this living flame thing?
Lyria: Hmm... No, I haven't. Sorry.
Societte: Pay it no mind.
Vyrn: At any rate, why are you looking for something like that?
Societte: Sorry, but I'm afraid I can't talk about it at length. I don't want to involve innocent bystanders.
Lyria: I don't want to interfere, but if you gave us a little hint, maybe we could help you!
Vyrn: We might hear something while we travel through the skies!
Vyrn: If it's something we can help out with, we'd be glad to lend a hand! Right, (Captain)?
Societte: If I tell you more, you may end up being targeted by evildoers. Is that acceptable to you?
Societte: Wait. That's right. You're quite powerful.
Vyrn: Haha, yeah! And we're gonna get even stronger!
Vyrn: We've already dealt with all sorts of bad guys, including the empire! So don't worry about it!
Lyria: Haha, that's right.
Lyria: However, (Captain) has looked after us and kept us safe.
Societte: Very well, then. You... don't look like bad people.
Societte: Very well. Understood.
Vyrn: Hold on! You're just kidding around, right, (Captain)?
Societte: Umm... huh? That was... a joke?
Vyrn: Well, to be fair, I don't think there's anything we could run into that would surprise us at this point.
(Captain) nods in agreement.
Vyrn: Fan Girl here sure is a delicate flower!
Societte: Yer a prankster, I see...
Societte: Okay then—I'll tell you. Besides, you don't look like bad people.
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Societte calmly begins explaining the situation to the party.
A thousand years ago, there existed a country with nine royal families. They revered and worshiped a living flame, whose power kept them safe.
One day, however, the power of the flame ran out of control. Eventually, the flame itself vanished.
Societte explains that eight of the nine sacred treasures containing the sacred flame had been lost, and that she was now looking for them.
Vyrn: So you've been searching for these eight sacred flame treasures or whatever by yourself?
Societte: Um... Actually, those aren't the only things I'm looking for.
Societte: I'm also looking to recover seven dances dedicated to them, along with their successors.
Societte: I'm also searching for a friend of mine, and... Well, it's complicated.
Vyrn: Seriously? Sounds like you've got your hands full!
Lyria: Why are you looking for so many things all by yourself?
Societte: Well, er... Look at this.
Societte: This... is the first dance.
Societte's fans begin to glimmer.
Societte: This is the power of my line. I am the heir to their divine legacy.
Lyria: That's incredible! And so pretty!
Societte: I protected our homeland as a descendant of the royal line.
Societte: As a successor, I must make everything lost known once more.
Societte: That's why I'm here. I'm sure of it.
Vyrn: Wow, that sounds cool! Epic too!
Societte: You... you think so?
Lyria: Yes! You're carrying out a huge mission all by yourself!
Societte: Actually, I... originally wanted to travel with friends.
Societte: Circumstances, unfortunately, made sure that didn't happen.
Lyria: I-I see. It sounds like you've been through a lot.
Vyrn: Have you found any of the twenty things you're searching for on your own yet?
Societte: No. I've found nothing.
Societte: I-In fact... I haven't so much as found a single clue.
Societte: And when I try to gather information, well... It's difficult for me to explain the situation to others.
Vyrn: Yeah.
Societte: I came here thinking it might lead somewhere, but...
Lyria: But that was off the mark too.
Societte: Yeah.
Societte: Did listening to my conversation bring anything to mind?
Lyria: I'm sorry, Societte, but I really can't think of anything.
Vyrn: Me neither. Sorry.
Societte: No, that's okay.
Societte: I'm just glad you listened to me. For some reason, it... feels easy to talk to you.
Societte: Um, actually... about that...
Societte: Er... I mean...
Choose: Let's look for it together.
Vyrn: Yeah! If we travel together, it'll be easier to search for info on these sacred treasures of yours!
Societte: A-are ya sure that's okay?
Lyria: Of course!
Societte: Ngh...
Lyria: ...
Vyrn: ...
Societte: Ngh... H-hey!
Lyria: Y-yes?
Societte: I haven't been able to feel at ease speaking to others for so long. I hope we will become friends.
Societte: I never imagined I'd have an opportunity like this again, so... if it's okay with you, I'd... I'd like to...
Vyrn: You want us to cooperate with you?
Societte: Gasp! Y-yes...
Societte: Until I find my friend is fine...
Vyrn: Don't sweat the small stuff! Let's go look for 'em together!
Societte: T-together?
Lyria: Right! It'll be easier to gather information and find these treasures you're looking for if we look together!
Lyria: You mentioned before that bad guys might come after us, right?
Lyria: Does that mean you're being targeted by them too?
Societte: Yes...
Lyria: That's all the more reason we should travel together, then! You'll be able to rest easy as long as we're around!
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Societte: I just wanted some assistance gathering information. I never imagined you'd invite me to travel with you...
Vyrn: Searching for all that stuff by yourself must be rough! It'll be way easier working together!
Vyrn: We're trying to get somewhere too! We keep getting distracted, but hey...
Lyria: We'll definitely help you if you figure something out, Societte!
Societte: Goodness... I've never experienced such kindness from strangers before. Only my father, mother, and sister treated me like this...
Societte: Um, so, er...
Societte: I'm looking forward to... working with you...
Her face beet red, Societte bows in gratitude, wagging her tail and ears all the while.
And with that, the party welcomes Societte, the cripplingly shy royal heir, to the crew.