Scenario:Vane - Phantastic Trickery

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Phantastic Trickery

Decades ago, a boy perished inside the old well and became a ghost. The ghost boy wants to see Mama again, the woman who cared for him at the orphanage. Vane agrees to help, but Renie objects, concerned that news of the ghost may cast suspicion on Wulf's true identity. They compromise: as long as the boy remains disguised in costume, he can go see Mama. The boy has an idea for the perfect costume.



Ghost Boy: Booooooo!
Vane: Gh-ghoooost!
Vane was about to investigate an old well, which some locals have dubbed the Wailing Well due to the strange sounds coming from within.
But before he could do so, the appearance of a ghostly apparition causes him to scream bloody murder.
Lyria: Eeek!
Vane: Aaaah! Wh-what do we do!
Ghost Boy: ...
Renie: Be quiet.
Wulf: You're not frightened, Renie?
Renie: Of what? I mean, yeah, it's a ghost, but it's also just a kid.
Lyria: Huh? Oh, you're right...
Vane: Sigh... And I'm supposed to be the levelheaded one here...
Vane: On second glance, he doesn't look hostile or threatening in the slightest. Pull yourself together, man...
Vane seems to be trying to convince himself more than anything. He slaps both his cheeks and faces the ghost boy again.
Ghost Boy: ...
Vane: Um... Sorry I acted so scared of you! You just wanted some company on Halloween, so you pulled that funny prank on us, right?
Ghost Boy: Erm, not really... I made a mistake.
Vane: What mistake?
Ghost Boy: I try to scare everyone away from the well.
Ghost Boy: But you're an adult, and adults don't go around hiding inside wells as a joke. So my boo wasn't meant for you.
Vane: I don't understand...
On a fateful Halloween some decades ago, the boy had crept into the well, hoping to scare his friends.
Unfortunately he tripped over a bucket and fell to his demise. Thus began his phantasmic tenure.
Vane: I'm sorry to hear that. That's a tough way to go...
Ghost Boy: Meh, it's my fault for not listening to Mama when she told me not to play in the well.
Ghost Boy: But I'm not the only one who has trouble following rules. Like that boy that was just here.
Vane: Which is why you're trying so hard to keep other kids away from danger. That's so responsible of you!
Vane: (And that solves the mystery of the Wailing Well.)
Vane: (But ironically his wails are having the opposite effect of attracting unwanted attention. I need to stop this somehow.)
Vane: Say, isn't it lonely staying in this well all the time?
Ghost Boy: Yeah, I'm pretty lonely. I don't know what I can do about it though...
Ghost Boy: I know I'm not supposed to stay here, but...
Vyrn: Hm... I wonder if the reason why you can't find peace is because of something you regret?
Ghost Boy: Maybe? Yeah, maybe...
Vane: Why don't you tell me about it? I might be able help.
Ghost Boy: ...
The boy considers this for a moment, rubbing his elbow all the while. Finally he answers softly.
Ghost Boy: I want to see Mama.
Ghost Boy: Well, she's not my real mom, but she was like a mom to me at the orphanage.
Ghost Boy: Even if it's only for one last time, I want to see her and talk to her.
Vane: I see. You love Mama, don't you?
Ghost Boy: Yeah!
Ghost Boy: But I can't visit her as a ghost. She'd totally freak.
Ghost Boy: Just like you did...
Vane: Ah, yeah. That was my bad.
Vane: But if I explain everything to her beforehand, I think she can handle it. You are important to her after all.
Ghost Boy: Really? Mama won't be afraid of me?
Vane: I'm sure of it! So why don't we go see—
Renie: You can't.
Wulf: Renie?
Renie, who has been listening without a word, suddenly interjects.
Renie: Those two costumed kids know you were hanging around with me and Wulf.
Renie: If they see you walking around with a ghost, they're gonna think we're friends with the ghost too.
Renie: And the more attention we get, the sooner they'll find out what Wulf really is.
Wulf: That is possible...
Vane: I understand your concerns, but at the same time, I can't abandon this kid either...
Lyria: Mm-hm. It would be nice if we could help him move on to the ghost world.
Wulf: ...
Wulf: So as long as no one discovers he's a ghost, it shouldn't be a problem for him to meet Mama, yes?
Renie: Wulf?
Wulf: It's Halloween. No one's bat an eye that I'm a werewolf because they have no reason to suspect a thing.
Wulf: We can use that to our advantage with this child.
Vane: Of course! We just have to find the perfect costume!
Lyria: Then no one will know he's a real ghost!
Vyrn: Hold on. If we hide his identity, doesn't that mean we have to keep it a secret from Mama too?
Ghost Boy: That's okay. Just being able to talk to her again will be worth it.
Ghost Boy: Every year the orphanage does this costume party, and all the neighborhood kids are invited to come play.
Ghost Boy: It'll be so easy for me to blend in if I have a costume. Please let me see Mama again!
Vane: Gotcha!
Vane: Tell you what, Renie. If I guarantee his identity stays hidden, will it be okay for him to meet Mama?
Vane: He's been alone all this time, and I can't bear to let that go on for another second longer. So what do you say?
Renie: Fine, but you have to promise to keep it a secret.
Vane: Thanks, Renie!
Renie: ...
Wulf: Do you want to go back to the airship?
Renie: Yeah.
Lyria: Okay. Thank you for helping us with the job request, Renie!
Vyrn: We'll hand out the rest of your treats for ya, if you still have any left.
Wulf: Sorry for the trouble. And thanks.
Wulf hands his basket of treats to (Captain), then picks up Renie and leaves.
Vane: (She must have been uncomfortable the whole time. Thanks for humoring me, Renie.)
Vyrn: Now what about the costume? There's no time to make a new one.
Vane: Good question. Maybe we could buy something that completely hides his face.
Ghost Boy: Um, why don't I just put that on?
The boy points to something lying in the street.
Vane: Guh... That's—
Vyrn: Perfect, don'tcha think? C'mon, let's try it on!
Vane: Wait! You guys!
Vane: Sigh... Guess we're really doing this...
(Captain) and the others are excited to make the ghost boy's dream come true.

Phantastic Trickery: Scene 2

Wearing a jack-o'-lantern over his head, the ghost boy and Vane head to a costume party at the orphanage. Along the way, Vane reminisces about the important people in his life. Once at the party, Vane and the boy perform an astounding magic trick that skyrockets the boy's popularity among the kids. The woman whom the boy calls Mama, now the orphanage director, is happy for him.



Vyrn: Done changin'? Come out and show us!
Ghost Boy's Voice: O-okay...
Ghost Boy: How do I look?
Lyria: Great! There's nothing ghostly about you at all!
Vyrn: Wearin' one of the jack-o'-lanterns is genius! It totally goes with Halloween!
Vane: Ulp...
  1. Something wrong?
  2. Are you anti-pumpkin?


Choose: Something wrong?

Vane: No, just a little too similar to a costume Lancey wore a long time ago...
Go to "Continue 1"


Choose: Are you anti-pumpkin?

Vane: Not when it's in food-form. Monster-form though...

Continue 1

Vane: Never mind, it's fine! When I was a kid, me and Granny baked a pumpkin monster into a cake and gobbled it up!
Ghost Boy: You... baked and ate it?
Vane: Wahahaha! It's a long story!
Vane: Anyhoo, now that you've got the perfect costume, let's go say hello to Mama.
Vane: By the way, you said the accident happened decades ago. Is she even still at the orphanage?
Ghost Boy: I think so. I hear people say her name sometimes.
Vane: Okay. We'll deal with it later if she isn't!
Lyria: Uh-huh! Let's go!
Vane: I'd be happy to have you three come along, but aren't you still in the middle of a job request?
Vane: With Wulf's share of candy added to yours, that's a lot of treats to give out.
Lyria: Oops! I almost forgot.
Vyrn: Oh yeah, we're supposed to be goin' around town spreading Halloween cheer and stuff.
Vane: Exactly! Considering how busy you guys are, you've already helped me a ton, especially with the costume stuff. So I'll take it from here!
Lyria: Oh, it was our pleasure! Problem-solving was fun for us too!
Vyrn: Too bad we can't stick around, but it's back to work for us. Don't let the ghost outta the bag!
Vane: I won't! See you back at the ship when this is all over!
Vane and the ghost boy split off from the crew and head for the orphanage.
Vane: So what's Mama like?
Ghost Boy: Hm... She laughs a lot. Whenever I tell her about my day, she always listens with a smile!
Vane: Aw, she sounds super nice! I hope you two get to talk about a lot of stuff!
Ghost Boy: But if I talk too much, she might figure out who I am. What do I say if she asks me my name?
Vane: Good point. We ought to give you a fake name.
Vane: (Hm, I just realized his friends have all grown-up and left the orphanage. The current kids might not talk to him...)
Vane: You know what? I just got a great idea!
Ghost Boy: What is it?
Vane crouches down next to the boy and whispers into his ear.
Ghost Boy: My new name is... Pumpkin Man?
Vane: A bit on the nose, I know, but we're not trying to win a naming contest here.
Vane: As for the plan I just told you, think you can do it?
Ghost Boy: Doesn't sound too hard. Yeah, I think I can!
Vane: Awesome! If all goes well, you'll be the life of the party! The one and only Pumpkin Man, Miracle Worker!
Ghost Boy: Ee-hee-hee!
Ghost Boy: Hey, can I ask you something? Why're you helping me so much? We barely even know each other.
Vane: I guess I don't really have a reason per se...
Vane: But if there's someone waiting for you at home, you should go back to them.
Ghost Boy: Huh?
Vane: See, my parents passed away when I was young.
Vane: Before they died, I'd always tell them about the adventures I had with my friends that day.
Vane: But once they were gone, I couldn't do that anymore. I felt so lonely.
Ghost Boy: I see...
Vane: Thankfully my grandma was still there for me. She made sure my mom and dad heard what I had to say.
Vane: I owe Granny so much for getting me through those tough times! She reminded me that I wasn't alone.
Ghost Boy: Not alone...
Vane: Someone was waiting for me at home. The stories I wanted to tell—whether they were funny, sad, or boring—someone was there to smile and listen.
Vane: I'm grateful for having had something as simple as that, and I cherish those memories every day.
Vane: You know what I mean, don't you? That's why I wanted to bring you to Mama, who's waiting at home.
Ghost Boy: So that's what you meant. Okay.
Ghost Boy: Hey, you're a real nice guy.
Vane: Oh? You think so?
Ghost Boy: For sure. Just like Mama!
Vane: Haha, that's the best compliment I could ever receive!
The pair finally arrive at the orphanage where the costume party is in full swing.
Orphan 1: Welcome to our costume party! Can the chaperone please put down your names?
Vane: You two helping out? That's a very mature job!
Orphan 2: Yep! It's hard for Ms. M to do everything by herself!
The party is a rowdy affair, with kids from both the neighborhood and orphanage in attendance.
While Vane writes down their names, the ghost boy looks around, trying to find Mama.
Ghost Boy: (Hm... Where is she? I wanna see her again...)
Orphange Director: Happy Halloween. That's a really cool costume.
Orphange Director: Is this your first time to our party? I'm the orphanage director, but please call me Ms. M.
Ghost Boy: The director's an old lady?
Ghost Boy: (That's weird. I remember the director was a guy.)
Ghost Boy: (Then again, it's been years now. So maybe they changed directors?)
Ghost Boy: (Wait a minute... Mama should be pretty old by now too... Gasp!)
Orphange Director: ...?
The boy stares intently at the elderly woman, his hands unknowingly rising to his mouth.
Ghost Boy: (Mama? Is that you? Did you become the new director?)
Orphange Director: Oh dear, is there something on my face?
Ghost Boy: N-nope! There's nothing on your face!
Orphange Director: Haha... Here, have some candy. Y'all enjoy the party now.
Ghost Boy: Okay...
The director gives a soft smile before heading off to greet other children.
Ghost Boy: (She's right there, but...)
Vane: Psst, was that Mama?
Ghost Boy: Yeah. But what now? How do I talk to her?
Vane: Don't worry! We've got a plan, remember?
Vane has smuggled an object into the party. He walks over to a table, lifts up the table cloth, and sticks the object underneath.
Vane: That should do it. Wait for my signal to make your grand entrance!
The boy nods nervously, and Vane strolls into the middle of the room.
Vane: Awoooo!
Orphan 1: Huh?
Vane: Raaawr! Ao-ao-awooo!
Vane: A full moon's rising! The scary beast has been awakened!
Vane: Is everyone having a good time? If not, Vanewolf will take care of that!
Vane: Grrr!
Orphan 2: Eeeek! There's a Vanewolf on the loose!
Orphan 1: Run for your lives! Don't let him eat you!
The children laugh in terror as Vane chases them around the room.
Vane: Gotcha! Nom, nom, nom!
Orphan 2: Ahahaha! That tickles!
Orphan 1: Take this! And that! Let her go!
Vane: Graagh! Your wolf punches are too powerful!
Orphan 2: Ahahaha! Huh? What's this?
Orphan 2: Oooh! I found a bone-shaped cookie in my pocket!
Orphan 1: Aw, I want one! Hey, Mr. Dog, can I have one too?
Vane: Woof! Bowwow!
Vane: No, no, no! I'm not a dog!
Orphan 1: Wahahaha!
As Vane teases the kids, he stealthily slips cookies into their pockets.
Soon all the little monsters have gathered excitedly around Vane.
Ghost Boy: (That's amazing! He's got everyone's attention!)
Vane: (That should be enough eyeballs. It's almost time for the big finale.)
Vane: Uh-oh... Sorry, everyone! I ran out of cookies!
Orphan 1: Awww! I wanted to eat more!
Vane: As the next best thing, I want to introduce you all to a good friend of mine.
Vane: Come on out, Pumpkin Man!
Ghost Boy: Okay!
Responding to his cue, the boy scampers over to Vane.
Vane: This is my pal, Pumpkin Man! Say hello to him.
Orphan 2: Oh... Hello...
Vane: Actually, Pumpkin Man has an awesome trick to show you! Isn't that right?
Ghost Boy: Right!
Vane retrieves a large sheet from the corner and drapes it over the boy.
Orphange Director: (My word... What is he going to do?)
Vane: Now keep your eyes peeled, or you just might miss it!
Vane: Three, two, one...
Orphange Director: Gasp!
Orphan 2: Whoa! He disappeared!
When Vane rips the sheets away, the only thing left is a pumpkin sitting on the floor.
The children look around wildly when suddenly a table begins to mysteriously clatter.
Ghost Boy: Happy Halloween!
The boy bursts forth from underneath the table carrying a basket full of treats.
Orphan 1: Cooool! How'd you do that!
Ghost Boy: It's... a secret!
Orphan 2: No fair! Tell us!
All the kids that had gathered around Vane now stream over to the boy.
Vane: (It's no surprise that a ghost can sneak around like... well, a ghost.)
Vane: (And since I stuck another pumpkin under the table, the trick worked like a charm!)
Ghost Boy: I've got the good stuff! Come and get it!
Orphan 2: Yay! Bone cookies!
Orphan 1: Thanks! I love these things!
Orphange Director: (Haha. Looks like that boy was able to make some friends, all thanks to the adorable Mr. Werewolf.)
The sight of the boy happily passing out cookies brings a smile to the orphanage director.
Ghost Boy: Here, Ma—I mean, Ms. M!
Orphange Director: Thank you, Pumpkin Man.
Ghost Boy: ...!
Vane: (Good for you, kid. Have a good time with Mama, and make your final party count!)
Reveling in his newfound popularity, the ghost boy is having the time of his afterlife.

Phantastic Trickery: Scene 3

The ghost boy's wish of meeting Mama for one last time has been fulfilled, and after leaving the party, his body dissipates into the darkness. Returning to the Grandcypher, Vane bakes fresh cookies for Wulf and Renie as thanks. The aroma attracts other crew members to the kitchen, and they throw an impromptu dessert potluck.



Orphange Director: Thank you, all, for joining our costume party. Please don't forget your belongings on your way out.
The guests get ready to leave, still buzzing about how fun the party was.
Orphange Director: By the way, Mr. Werewolf, thank you so much for entertaining the children.
Vane: It was my pleasure! I like playing with kids! I had a blast!
Ghost Boy: ...
Orphange Director: And as for your little friend, that was a fantastic magic trick! You're quite the trickster.
Ghost Boy: Y-yeah...
Ghost Boy: ...
Vane: You want to say you had fun, right?
Ghost Boy: R-right!
Ghost Boy: Um, I like pranking people a bunch on Halloween.
Ghost Boy: It was fun giving out cookies. Oh, and people liking my costume was great too. So... So yeah! I had lotsa fun!
Orphange Director: Aw, that's wonderful to hear.
Ghost Boy: I'm always by myself and feel left out. I didn't know how not to be lonely.
Ghost Boy: And then this nice guy here helped me become Pumpkin Man. That's why I got to come to this party!
Ghost Boy: I don't think I've ever had such a good time! I'm really glad I got to see you again,
Mama—
Orphange Director: Mama?
Ghost Boy: Oops! Sorry! I saw that lady over there and misspoke!
Orphange Director: (Could this child be...)
Orphan 1: Hey, Pumpkin Man! I'm glad you came tonight! Let's play again sometime!
Orphan 2: What's your name? Do you live around here?
Ghost Boy: My name? Um...
Ghost Boy: My name is Pumpkin Man! I come from Pumpkin Island!
Orphan 1: Ahaha! What the heck? You're way too funny!
Ghost Boy: Ee-hee-hee.
Blushing, the boy rubs his elbow.
Orphange Director: (That elbow scratch... The way he laughs...)
Orphange Director: (Am I dreaming?)
The director stands in front of the boy and stares straight at him.
Orphange Director: Child... Is your name Ral—
Ghost Boy: Oh, gee, look at the time! I suddenly have to go back to Pumpkin Island!
Ghost Boy: Take care, you guys! See ya!
Vane: H-hey!
Vane: Sorry to run out like this, but I think we're done for tonight! The party was great!
Orphange Director: ...
Ghost Boy: Huff... Huff...
Ghost Boy: Sob...
Vane: ...
The boy has stopped in front of the old well, his shoulders trembling, tears streaming from his eyes.
Vane: It's painful not being able to tell the truth.
Ghost Boy: Mm-mm. It's okay. I promised the werewolf girl I wouldn't give myself away.
Ghost Boy: It's just that when I was talking with Mama, I felt a pain in my heart, and—
Vane: Uh-huh! Uh-huh! I know what you mean!
Tears welling in his eyes, Vane crouches down and wraps the boy in a big hug.
Vane: You're such a strong kid!
Ghost Boy: Mister? Why are you crying?
Vane: How can I not! Sniff... This is just...
Vane: Waaaah!
Ghost Boy: ...
Ghost Boy: Heh... Hahaha!
Vane: Huh?
Ghost Boy: Sorry, didn't mean to laugh. But for some reason, I don't feel like crying anymore after seeing you cry.
Vane: Sniff... How come?
Ghost Boy: I... I don't really know!
Ghost Boy: You're a strange guy, Mister. Your trick at the party made everyone laugh and smile.
Ghost Boy: And I was more popular tonight than I ever was when I was alive! It was all thanks to your plan!
Vane: When it comes to practical jokes, I prefer the ones that bring grins rather than scares.
Ghost Boy: Yeah, me too. The ones we can all laugh about are the best!
Vane releases the boy and then wipes his eyes with his sleeve.
Ghost Boy: Ah...
Vane: Time to move on, huh?
Ghost Boy: Looks like it...
Ghost Boy: Thanks for listening to my wish and helping me meet Mama again!
Ghost Boy: Bye-bye!
Vane: Anytime, little man. Bye-bye!
The boy's body dissolves into particles of light. With nothing left to support it, the pumpkin plops to the ground.
Orphange Director: E-excuse me! That child you were with—the one in the pumpkin costume. Where is he now?
Vane: ...
Vane: He just left. Back to where he should be.
Orphange Director: Is that so...
Vane offers the old woman the pumpkin. She takes it with quivering hands and wails uncontrollably.
Vane: I'm sorry I didn't say anything...
Orphange Director: It's all right. He was always such a little rascal. Talking with me without me even knowing it is just like him.
Orphange Director: His name was Pumpkin Man, from a far-off land. A master prankster with a laugh that melts your heart. For one night only, he was my... very important guest.
Vane: ...
Yes.
Vane and the director stare off into the distance in remembrance of the boy.
Wulf: Is that you, Vane?
Vane: Sorry. I know it's late. I just came to tell you that the boy passed on safely.
Renie: Was his identity safe?
Vane: Yep! To everyone that met him tonight, he'll always be the elusive Pumpkin Man!
Vane: You two played a big part in giving him the best Halloween ever, so I brought you a small gift!
Vane hands Wulf a basket of handmade treats.
Vane: At first I thought about buying something from the store, but I had no idea what you like.
Vane: Then I remembered you saying you enjoyed my cookies, so I bet on those.
Wulf: Thanks for letting us know. Renie?
Renie: ...
Renie takes the basket from Wulf and plunks it back into Vane's hands.
Vane: Huh?
Renie: Wulf and I can't eat this amount. Might as well give it back.
Vane: Wahaha! Yeah, you're right! This is way too little!
Vane: There's still some flour and stuff leftover. Pretty sure I can whip up another batch in the galley! I'll be right back!
Renie: That's not what I meant...
Wulf: ...
Wulf: Freshly baked cookies sound delicious. Why don't we eat them together when they're done?
Renie: ...
Renie quietly nods, clutching at Wulf's pant leg.
After Vane delivers the fresh cookies to Wulf and Renie's room, he returns to the galley to clean up.
The enticing aroma lures in (Captain) and other members of the crew.
Since there are still so many cookies leftover, Vane declares an impromptu dessert potluck.
Everyone brings their favorite snacks, and the happy conversations stretch late into the night.