Scenario:Tefnut - Tefnut's Melancholy
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Tefnut's Melancholy
(Captain) and company arrive at Auguste for a long-awaited vacation when they spot Tefnut on the beach lost in thought. Sensing fatigue from the Diviner, Lyria invites her to join them for a meal at a beach house. There, Tefnut confesses to the others that she has recently been feeling restless.
Some time has passed since the sumo warriors fought passionately against one another at the Humvar Islands.
Putting the banzuke fiasco behind them, (Captain) and company are now ready to settle down for a vacation.
Lyria: A lot's happened recently, but I'm so glad we can finally take a break!
Vyrn: I mean, everything's over, so I'd say it's time to kick back and relax!
Lyria: Hehe. How do you want to spend our time off this year?
Vyrn: Some of our friends got here before us, right? How 'bout we go see what they've been up to?
Lyria: That's a great idea! There's always something new to do in Auguste, after all!
Choose: Let's see if anyone's on the beach.
The three walk around in hopes of finding some familiar faces to talk to.
Tefnut: ...
Lyria: Oh! Is that Tefnut?
Vyrn: It sure is. Is it just me or does she look kinda down?
Lyria: She does... She seemed to be having a lot of fun working as the matron though.
Vyrn: Maybe she's burnt out from bein' the matron for so long—which wasn't all that long, to be honest.
Tefnut: Correct. I am indeed rather fatigued.
Vyrn: Whoa!
Tefnut: I apologize for frightening you. My eyes met with the singularity's, you see, so I thought to come and offer my greetings.
Vyrn: Teleportin' right behind someone's not exactly the best way to do it...
Tefnut: But walking can get rather tiring, don't you think?
Lyria: Ahaha... By the way, are you here by yourself, Tefnut?
Tefnut: Yes. The merfolk king has been freed, after all. Oh yes—how are Raiden and the rest?
Vyrn: They're workin' hard with Kyuta and the others at the sumo classes.
Lyria: Seofon, Narmaya, and Icarus are back to their usual selves too!
Tefnut: I see... I'm glad to hear that. It was worth all the effort then.
Vyrn: (And how much effort was that?)
Lyria: Speaking of which, where's Bennu?
Tefnut: He's returned to normal and already left for another place.
Tefnut: I'm sure he will show himself to all of you again at some point. When the time comes, I hope you'll give him a warm welcome.
Vyrn: Right... You've sure got your head on your shoulders for these kinda situations.
Tefnut: Getting things ready ahead of time will create less work for later.
Tefnut: Regretting something that wasn't said or done earlier will only make things harder for myself.
Choose: Is that why you came over to say hi?
Tefnut: You are correct. Well, I was also curious to see how all of you were faring.
Tefnut: Now I can rest in peace without needing to worry. If you'll excuse me...
Lyria: Oh, wait! It's not every day that we see each other, so... would you like to stay and have a meal with us?
Tefnut: A meal?
Lyria: Yes! But if you feel that it'll tire you out, you don't have to feel obliged to join us...
Tefnut: We've had chanko together before. A meal with all of you shouldn't be tiring in the least.
Vyrn: You ate so fast back then... Not sure we can actually say we've eaten together.
Tefnut: Can I leave picking the restaurant to you?
Lyria: O-of course!
Lyria: Um, give us a minute to decide!
Lyria takes (Captain) and Vyrn over to where a map of the beach is posted.
Lyria: I'm sorry... I should've asked both of you before deciding on today's plan.
Vyrn: It's all good. What made you wanna suddenly invite Tefnut out for food though?
Lyria: When I saw her by herself earlier, something bothered me.
Lyria: She didn't look tired necessarily, but there was something different about her. Like her aura...
Vyrn: I don't really get it, but oh well. I'm gettin' hungry, so let's go ahead and find a place to eat!
The three choose a beach house they are familiar with and take Tefnut to it.
Tefnut: A beach house? Come to think of it, I haven't stepped foot into one since arriving here.
Tefnut: This establishment is calm and much quieter than some other places. I quite like it here.
Lyria: I'm glad to hear that! The food's delicious too!
Vyrn: So what made you come to Auguste anyway?
Vyrn: If you don't like noisy places, this isn't the best place to be...
Tefnut: It's true that bustling areas are not my forte, but I don't hate them.
Tefnut: Even before the Festival of Falling Flame, I've always liked visiting different locations across the skies while pursuing the Phoenix.
Tefnut: I had come to Auguste a number of times. It feels nice to spend time in a land blessed with water.
Tefnut: It's perfect for rejuvenating oneself.
Lyria: Were you... rejuvenating for the Festival of Falling Flame?
Tefnut: Yes. The festival was a prime opportunity to fulfill our goal, after all. I worked hard for it and did my part.
Tefnut: A chance like that doesn't come often, so it was important to restore my strength to prepare for it.
Tefnut: They say good things come to those who wait. That's why I thought to bring myself to Auguste, where I can simply do nothing and relax.
Tefnut: Rolling around in bed for the entire day and idling my time away... Those were truly wonderful days.
Tefnut: And even if I wore light clothing like this, no one would look at me twice.
Vyrn: So you were just hidin' in your room in your swimsuit.
Tefnut: Indeed. If I didn't go out, I would not need to succumb to the boisterous activity of Auguste.
Vyrn: Wow... Can't believe you went from bein' a shut-in to a matron.
Lyria: The merfolk king asked you himself, right? Did he happen to see you when you were out on an errand?
Tefnut: Um, well, yes...
Seeing Tefnut waver, Lyria decides to cut straight to the chase.
Lyria: You see, Tefnut... When I saw you earlier, you seemed a little different.
Lyria: I was curious, and that's why I asked you to join us for a meal. Um... If there's anything we can help you with, please let us know!
Tefnut: I appreciate the concern. But...
Vyrn: All the Diviners are workin' on their own, right?
Vyrn: We're here if you need someone to talk to. Keepin' it all in's only gonna make you more and more exhausted, ya know.
Choose: You took good care of us. Now it's our turn!
Vyrn: Did she? Pretty sure Raziel was the one who cooked most of the chanko...
Lyria: She, um... introduced us to Bennu!
Tefnut: So you want to repay me? You certainly have a strong sense of responsibility.
Vyrn: (Let's just keep it at that.)
Choose: We became friends at the festival, right?
Tefnut: I recall having tried to kill you.
Vyrn: What (Captain)'s tryin' to say is, all of that's behind us now.
Vyrn: So you don't hafta hold back!
Tefnut: Rather strange one, aren't you?
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Tefnut lowers her gaze briefly before resigning to tell her story.
Tefnut: You see, lately... I've been finding it difficult to enjoy lazing around and doing nothing.
Lyria & Vyrn: Wha?
The crew stares at the Diviner, unsure of how to respond.
Tefnut's expression remains listless as she continues brooding over her very much genuine concern.