Scenario:Zaja - What We Do for Smiles
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What We Do for Smiles
Zaja is afraid that playing tricks on children will only frighten them, so (Captain) suggests some innocent costume fun instead. However, (Captain) and company start feeling a bit uneasy when they see the costume he has chosen.
It is the day before Halloween.
The crew set course for a village where they have accepted an assignment to liven up the Halloween festivities.
Zaja: Halloween, eh? Hm...
Lyria: Hey, isn't that Zaja over there?
Vyrn: He sure seems down in the mouth about something.
Concerned for their distressed friend, (Captain) and company call out to Zaja.
Vyrn: Heyo, Slouchy! Whatcha doin' over here?
Zaja: Hello, my friends.
Zaja: My thoughts were turned to Halloween.
Zaja: Surely there must be something I can do to bring joy to the children. Yet nothing springs to mind...
Zaja: I can make it look like my thumb came off. I showed it to (Captain) once. Surely you remember?
Zaja: When I tried to show it to the children in the crew, they just became worried that my finger had really come off.
Zaja: Ever since that day, I've sworn to never play that trick on anyone ever again.
Lyria: Ahaha... What a trick it must've been...
Zaja: That's why I've been thinking of another method. But my knowledge of matters other than battle is scarce, and nothing noteworthy comes to mind...
Vyrn: So that's the story, huh?
Zaja: Do you happen to have any ideas I can use?
Now aware of Zaja's plight, the others help him brainstorm.
Vyrn: Maybe you can just put on a costume and see how that goes?
Lyria: Mm-hm. I think that'd work too!
Zaja: A costume... Would that be enough to bring smiles to children?
Lyria: Well, since doing tricks is difficult...
Lyria: There's no need to try to force a trick. It doesn't suit your kind personality anyway, Zaja!
Lyria: Besides, I think children would be more than impressed with just how flashy and imposing your costume would look!
Zaja: I see...
Vyrn: Hehe! Slouchy's got the perfect build to play Halloween dress-up! Wouldn't you say so, (Captain)?
Choose: I couldn't agree more.
Zaja: Hm, so (Captain) is of the same opinion...
Choose: Can't wait to see your costume, Zaja.
Zaja: Haha... I can't say for certain I'll meet your expectations, but I'll do my best...
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Zaja: Thank you. Perhaps I, too, will be able to contribute to the village's Halloween spirit.
Zaja: I must now make preparations for tomorrow...
Zaja parts with the others and shuffles off.
It is now the night of Halloween.
Vyrn: Heheh! Let's get out there and get our party on, guys!
Lyria: Teehee, this is so exciting!
Zaja: Everyone seems rather spirited tonight...
Vyrn: Hey, Slouchy... Whoa!
Lyria: Wow!
The sight of Zaja in his new getup leaves the crew astonished.
Zaja: I intend to do my part as well, starting with this costume.
Zaja: What do you think?
Vyrn: Erm... How do I put this... Ahem...
Lyria: Um... I-it looks great, of course!
Zaja: Is that so? Ah, your words bring me solace...
Zaja: I determined that halfway measures wouldn't please the children, so I put all my efforts into this costume.
Zaja: I swear upon my life that I shall bolster the excitement of tonight's Halloween festivities!
Vyrn: S-sure...
Seeing Zaja so hyped up all of a sudden, (Captain) and company trade uncertain glances.
Vyrn: Psst... You think he's gonna make the kids cry?
Lyria: Well... Zaja's such a nice person... I'm sure his kindness will shine through!
Zaja: Hah hah hah... Wait for me, children...
Picturing the beaming faces of the local youths, Zaja's cheeks curl into a relaxed grin.
Though others in the crew have their misgivings, they are also curious to see how the Draph might fare in town.