Scenario:Sutera - Autobiography

Autobiography

Sutera tries to persuade Metera to return to their village to apologize, but monsters summoned by normally protective guardian spirits interrupts them. Sutera, trusting in her bow to stop the spirits, leaps into action with the crew.

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Sutera follows rumors to a town where she finally meets her sister, Metera.

(Captain) and company settle at a dining hall to talk.

Sutera: Think about it, Metera! You ran off with Father's savings! You have to apologize!

Sutera: He's well and truly angry! If you don't do something, he might even punish you as a thief!

Metera: Okay, okay... I get it already. But that village is such a bore, you know. If he's that pissed, why should I even care about going back?

Sutera: Metera! Stop being childish! This time the fault lies entirely with you.

Sutera: I hate to see this rift between you two! At least say you're sorry! Please!

Metera: Oh, stop. Just stop. You're more like dear old Dad every day.

Sutera: Do you really mean it? Perhaps some of his thoughtfulness rubbed off on me...

Metera: That's not what I meant, you dweeb! You're such a dork, I swear.
'Scuse me, hon! I'd like to order something!

Waitress: What can I getcha?

Metera: Hmm... Gotta have a salad, and of course one of those sandwiches, and...

Metera: Hey, what's with Mr. Gloomy over there? Is he trying to spoil all our appetites or what?

Dejected Man: Damn... Now what am I supposed to do? Hey, miss! Gimme another ale!

Waitress: Oh, you'll have to forgive him. A group of spirits caused quite a clamor recently, and his house was destroyed.

Lyria: What do you mean? What sort of clamor?

Waitress: Well, this town has been home to some rather temperamental spirits for a pretty long time. They can get a little rambunctious.

Waitress: But recently they've brought monsters to the party whenever they get in one of those moods. The damages are pretty bad.

Waitress: Normally the spirits keep the monsters away. We've all been thankful for that, but now...

Lyria: I see. That sounds awful.

Metera: Well, I haven't seen them for myself, but maybe these spirits just have too much energy and have to vent once in a while.

Metera: Seal off their extra energy, and they'll probably stop. Not that I'm gonna do it though.

Sutera: A seal, you say? I could perhaps apply one with the arcane bow.

Metera: I mean, you can try. Think I should get some cake for dessert?

Townsperson: Hey! Come quick! Monsters! Monsters in the town! And spirits too!

Sutera: This sounds serious! We need to get those monsters out of here, (Captain)!

Waitress: We'd be so grateful if you could! I'm sure everyone will pitch in to reward you if you do!

Metera: Ugh... I see you making your game face, (Captain). Such a pain... Fine! How about this?

Metera: Let's make a bet, Sutera. Whoever finishes this mission gets to boss the other one around, 'kay?

Metera: And if I win, I want you to stop asking me to say sorry to Dad!

Metera: Get it? Got it? Good. Let the games begin!

Sutera: What are you talking about? This town is in grave danger, and you're making bets?

Sutera: But first thing's first. We must get rid of the monsters and appease the spirits. Let's hurry!

Autobiography: Scene 2

Furious spirits suddenly appear before (Captain). Sutera manages to seal away some of their power with her bow, but their anger is not yet quelled, and the crew is forced to fight.

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Metera: Gotcha!

Metera rapidly looses arrows, each one stopping a rampaging monster in its tracks.

Sutera: That's Metera for you! If only I had her skill, I could help so many more people.

Confronted by the proof of her older sister's greater battle prowess, Sutera starts to brood.

As (Captain) worries about Sutera, some spirits suddenly appear right in front of the captain.

Spirit: ...!

Vyrn: Whoa! Those things popped outta nowhere! Careful, (Captain)!

The crew members are cautious of accidentally hitting (Captain) and can't immediately go to their captain's aid.

Sutera: (Captain)'s in trouble! Oh, if only I could seal away the spirits' power!

Sutera: Please hear me, arcane bow! Lend me the strength to protect someone important to me!

Sutera: With this arrow, I seal thee!

Sutera lets her arrow fly, successfully sealing away a portion of the spirits' power.

Sutera: Huff... Huff... Wait. The bow responded to me?

Lyria: Watch out! The spirits aren't giving up yet! Ready your weapon, (Captain)!

Autobiography: Scene 3

The sheer power of using the arcane bow causes Sutera to faint. She later wakes up to find Metera watching over her. They briefly talk, and Sutera discovers a new path for herself.

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Sutera: ...

Lyria: Eek! Sutera fainted! Is she okay?

Metera: She'll be fine. She just accidentally dumped all her magical power into the bow. All she needs is a little rest.

Lyria: Thank goodness! Good job out there too, (Captain)! Let's head back to the dining hall!

The hall erupts with cheers of thanks as (Captain) and company enter. The townspeople insist that they stay one more night.

Sutera wakes up the next day.

Sutera: Ugh... Huh? Wait. Where am I?

Sutera: That's right... I fainted after we fought those spirits. Is this an inn?

Sutera: Oh... (Captain), Lyria, and Vyrn are sleeping on the floor.

Sutera: You guys have been taking care of me, huh? Thank you.

Metera: You know, you've always had a ton of friends. Not that I care or anything.

Sutera: Oh! Metera! You looked after me as well? Thank you!

Metera: It was nothing. With the captain and everyone else passed out, someone had to do it.

Sutera: Even after a battle like that... I'm sure you're as exhausted as the rest of the crew.

Sutera: I don't think I'll ever be as graceful in battle as you, Metera...

Sutera: I shot the arcane bow's arrows somehow, but I just don't know how I managed to do it.

Metera: And what does that have to do with me?

Metera: You obviously shot the bow because you were entirely focused.

Sutera: Entirely focused... You might be right. All I could think of was saving (Captain).

Metera: You're never at your best because you think too much. All you needed was a reason to clear out the cobwebs.

Sutera: But—

Metera: Come on, Sutera! Why do you always have to be such a pain?

Metera approaches the bed and peers into Sutera's eyes.

Metera: You're you and I'm me. We want different stuff. We do different stuff.

Metera: Do you hate me just 'cause I can't live like you?

Sutera: Why would I hate you? You're my sister! I love you no matter what!

Metera: Humph.

Metera: The same goes for me. You don't need to be like me.

Sutera: Metera... Thank you! I love you so much!

Metera: Aw, jeez! That is so like you! Hurry up and go to sleep! And don't get up until you're better!

Sutera: Well, I am a bit tired... I guess I really should get some sleep...

Sutera drifts off with her sister watching over her.

(Captain) and company set off a few days later. The town is sad to see them go.

Vyrn: Tell me something, Sutera. You won the bet and all. You sure you don't wanna drag your sister back home?

Sutera: It's fine, Vyrn. I carry her word with me.

Sutera smiles. In her hand is a piece of paper with one word hastily scribbled on it: sorry.

Sutera: Heehee. Father should really see this. I plan to send it to him along with a letter about what we've been up to.

And so, Sutera accomplishes the original goal of her journey.

But having seen the world beyond her village and learning of her place in it, she has no intention of stopping there.

What sort of life will she lead with (Captain) and the crew as they travel? Her future unfolds before her, as wide as the sky.