Scenario:Zeta - Zeta's Decision
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Zeta's Decision
Zeta changes into her new fire-resistant equipment and heads out to the deck of the Grandcypher. She talks with (Captain) about the change that's come over Vaseraga as they draw closer to the island where Vyrn is being held captive.
Automagod Grynoth has defeated the crew and kidnapped Vyrn.
The crew is now flying to the Foe's base of operations in order to rescue their dragon companion.
Zeta: Got my chaps, jacket, and gloves.
Zeta is performing a last-minute check of her equipment in her room.
Zeta: This material is a composite of dragon hide and behemoth leather.
Zeta: And as for its effectiveness...
She puts on a pair of gloves, fresh from the delivery box, and grips the tip of her spear.
Zeta: Kinda freaked out about doing this, but...
Zeta: Arvess!
A flame bursts from the spear's tip, engulfing Zeta's hand.
Zeta: Whaddya know! The gloves aren't burning, and I can't even feel the heat! Fire protection and insulation all rolled into one!
Zeta: That takes a load off my mind. Guess I'd better get changed now...
Zeta: ...
Zeta stands on the bow of the airship with a far-off look on her face. (Captain) sees her and calls out from behind.
Zeta: Oh. Hey, (Captain). Sorry you got caught up in all this weird business.
Zeta: C'mon, don't make that face at me. Is it really that rare for me to make an apology?
Zeta: I'd been meaning to do it, you know. That was the first time I'd ever been in such a vulnerable spot. I feel so pitiful.
Zeta: But what gets me the most is how I couldn't do anything to help Vyrn. I can't live with myself.
Zeta: Next time... I'm just lucky to be alive.
Zeta removes the glove and stares at her left hand.
A healer had been able to treat Zeta's hand, which was almost lost to Grynoth's flames. It's still pink from recent skin grafts.
Zeta: Good thing they were able to fix up my hand.
She firmly clenches her fist, a look of resolution washing over her face.
Zeta: Yeah. We'll win next time. I ain't gonna lose to the same opponent twice. Unless my opponent's Vaseraga. That I can live with.
Choose: You look good in that.
Zeta: Huh? Oh, what, this?
Zeta: I bought these clothes in town. They should hold up better against Grynoth's flames.
Zeta: They were kinda expensive, but you gotta have all your bases covered when you know what your opponent can do.
Zeta: After I was paralyzed by burns, all I could do was watch. Again, I'm sorry.
Zeta: ...
Zeta: Even after everything Vaseraga's done to his body, to think that such a thing would happen.
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(Captain) wonders aloud where the Draph could have gone.
Zeta: That guy? I don't know. Probably off somewhere by himself.
Zeta: Something's off about him. Honestly, I'm not sure if I can count on him...
Zeta: ...
Zeta: Nothing. It's just that at some point, it hit me that I'd really come to depend on him as a partner.
Zeta: We used to have a really bad relationship. Kinda like when you and I first met on Lognos.
Zeta: When we were first introduced, he called me a little girl. I threw down and fought him right then and there.
Zeta: I didn't think we'd ever get along and be able to coordinate in fights.
Zeta scrunches her brow.
Zeta: Hah, fight together...
Zeta: If we could just get along, we'd be no match for any opponent. What's wrong with him? Is he gonna come back to his senses?
Zeta's head sags a little. (Captain) can find nothing to say and does little more than listen.
Zeta: Ah... We're almost there.
Zeta: It's just a speck right now, but Vyrn and Grynoth are on that island.
Zeta: ...
Zeta: Being down in the dumps isn't really my style. I've gotta focus on rescuing Vyrn.
Zeta: Watch me. I ain't ever gonna lose to the same opponent twice!
Zeta glares at the unknown island off in the distance, determined to fight.
The battle to take back Vyrn is about to begin.