Scenario:Cupitan - Pure Devotion
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Pure Devotion
Just as (Captain) and Cupitan lean in to take the first sip of their shared summer drink, Hekate intervenes. Cupitan quickly figures out Hekate is not a mortal and begins to treat her like Tristette, likening the goddess's ethereal cuteness to her best friend's. In a sudden turn of events, Hekate replaces (Captain), and commits herself to spending time with Cupitan as Tristette.
(Captain) is roped into playing Tristette for a peculiar but pleasant summer vacation with Cupitan.
The two vacationers bask in a moment of calm, peacefully floating in the ocean atop their floatie.
They head back to shore, and as soon as they step foot on the sand, Cupitan locks arms with (Captain) and makes off for the beach house.
Cupitan: Are you hungry, because I'm starving! How about we get a bite to eat?
Cupitan: Hm? What was that, Ris? You want some of my delicious Cupitan Yakisoba?
Cupitan: Ehehe, oh Ris, you just love my home cooking, don't you!
Cupitan: But let's save that for when we're back home, okay? What do you say we try some of the local fare here in Auguste?
Cupitan carries the conversation by herself while (Captain) stays completely silent.
As odd as it may be, (Captain) has slowly become accustomed to the charade and begins to enjoy this stay by the sea.
Cupitan: Hey, um, (Captain)...
Cupitan: Sorry, but... Can you tell me what kind of specialties there are in Auguste?
Cupitan: It's my first time here, so I have zero clue what's good...
Initially shocked at being addressed directly, (Captain) gathers just enough nerve to point to a picture on the menu.
Cupitan: A Blue Auguste? Good idea... Nothing beats a refreshing drink on a hot summer day!
Cupitan: Um, excuse me! I'd like one Blue Auguste with a double straw please!
Cupitan: Also, can we get...
After ordering a number of dishes that catch her eye, Cupitan whispers into (Captain)'s ear.
Cupitan: So, I just caught a glimpse of the cashier's emotions...
Cupitan: They, uh... They think we're an item.
Cupitan: B-but what do they know, Ris and I are just friends! Just two of the bestest, greatest friends!
At the other end of the very same beach house, a shadowy figure stares daggers at Cupitan while scarfing down a bowl of shaved ice.
Hekate: That sneaky girl! Bravo, dear nemesis...
Hekate: She got (Captain) used to being treated like Ris, then flips the script and goes right back to normal...
Hekate: Nghhaaaa!
Hekate: My head is pounding! This is more torture device than food!
Cupitan: Hm? Did you hear someone screaming across—
Cupitan: Ah, our food's ready! Where should we sit... Ooh, let's go over there!
Cupitan: Wooow! The curry and the chicken skewers look amazing! But this Blue Auguste really takes the cake!
Cupitan: It's huge! And the heart-shaped straw that splits into two is absolutely adorable!
Cupitan: Ris, you go ahead and take the first sip.
Cupitan: Oh? You want me to go first? No, I insist, after you, Ris! You're the one with the sweet tooth, right?
Cupitan: Well, if you say so... Hey, how about we do it at the same time?
(Captain) sits there, as quiet as ever.
But soon enough, (Captain) goes with the flow and leans in to grab one of the two straws.
Cupitan: One, two, drink! Sluuuurp!
Cupitan: Mmm! It's perfectly sweet and oh so tasty! That really hits the spot after being out in the sun, huh!
Cupitan: Okay, next up are these chicken skewers... Ooh, I know, let's try feeding each other!
Cupitan: Ready? Aaaah...
Hekate: Stoooop!
Cupitan: Wh-whoa!
Hekate: Now you've done it! You've crossed the line and angered me, the goddess of the night!
Cupitan: Wh-what the heck! Um, you're Hekate, right?
Hekate: I can't believe you'd go as far as artfully using a double straw to exchange saliva!
Hekate: You two have basically become one! It's unfair! It's devious! It's tawdry!
Cupitan: What are you talking about! No one's becoming one with...
Cupitan: Wait, the color of your emotions... You're not... a mortal?
Hekate: Correct, my dear! You're talking to the great goddess of—
Cupitan: Ris?
Hekate: Excuse me?
Cupitan: Are you... Ris? You're not a mortal and you're cute like a fairy...
Hekate: What!
Hekate: W-wait, no! Playing Ris is (Captain)'s job! I'm not—
Cupitan: You are Ris! I'm just sure of it!
Cupitan: See, when I hug you, you're squishy and warm just like her...
Hekate: Aaagh! G-get off of me! You dare embrace a transcendent goddess!
Hekate: Hey, (Captain)! Don't just stand there! Say something!
Hekate: Wh-why you little! You have some nerve hanging me out to dry like this!
With conviction, (Captain) appeals to Hekate's great trove of experience and expresses confidence in her ability to take on this task.
Hekate: O-oh really? Well, if this is you trying to appeal to me, then I suppose I can do you this one favor?
(Captain) stands firm, voicing a determination to see this task to the very end.
Hekate: (Gasp! Hold on...)
Hekate: (This... This could be a great opportunity to finally gain (Captain)'s trust!)
Hekate: Step aside, (Captain). I can handle this.
Hekate: From now on, I, the goddess of the night, will play the role of Ris!
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Cupitan: Okay, Ris, let's eat! Say ahh!
Hekate: Ah... Ahh...
Cupitan: Hehe... You're so cute, Ris!
Cupitan: Oh, (Captain)! Thanks for playing along!
Cupitan: I'll return the favor later when I see you back at the hotel!
As soon as (Captain) leaves the beach house, the ever vigilant Vyrn and Lyria come out of the shadows and catch up from behind.
Though uneasy about leaving Cupitan with Hekate, (Captain) catches a glimpse of the goddess faithfully playing her part and lets out a sigh of relief.
Pure Devotion: Scene 2
Hekate and Cupitan pick out new swimsuits from a nearby shop and promptly head for the beach where they frolic until they're exhausted. The goddess senses Cupitan's deep, dark desire for Tristette, warning her that it could be her undoing and advising she let go of feelings that no longer have a purpose. Cupitan defiantly disregards her advice and it soon becomes clear to Hekate that it isn't sinister desire the girl harbors in her heart—it's pure devotion.
Hekate takes over the role of Tristette for Cupitan's summer vacation.
Cupitan: Huh? Ris, where's your swimsuit?
Hekate: Swimsuit? I don't see why I can't just wear this to—
Cupitan: No, no, absolutely not! You can't swim without a swimsuit! Come on, let's go get you one!
Cupitan pulls Hekate by the hand toward a seaside swimwear shop.
Cupitan: Ehehehe... I wonder what would fit you best?
Hekate: I-I can choose one myself, thank you. Besides, my measurements are beyond your mortal understanding, I'm sure.
Cupitan: What are you talking about, Ris? I know all of your measurements by heart!
Hekate: Enough! I will pick one out myself and that will be the end of it! You will allow a goddess her dignity!
Cupitan: Oh, Ris! No need to be so shy...
Cupitan: Okay, while you do that, I think I'll go look for one too!
Cupitan and Hekate spend some time browsing the shop's selection of swimsuits.
Cupitan: Wow! Oh my gosh, Ris, sexy ones look so good on you!
Hekate: You don't look so bad yourself, dear. If we wore these out, I'm sure we'd catch some eyes.
Cupitan: How's the size? Oh, it fits perfectly!
Hekate: Oh, well... Good for you.
Cupitan: All right, time to hit the water while the sun's still out and about!
Cupitan: What do you say, Ris!
Hekate: ...
Cupitan looks eagerly at Hekate, and the goddess stares right back at her.
Cupitan: Ris?
Hekate: It's nothing... Let's go have some fun, shall we?
Having picked out their swimsuits, the girls head to the beach where they swim and play until they're dead tired.
They come out of the water just as the sun starts to fall and plop down on the sand.
Cupitan: I'm absolutely pooped! But gosh that was so much fun!
Hekate: I suppose it was. The floatie showdown and our little races proved to be at least moderately amusing.
Cupitan: My whole body is tingling. I think I got sunburnt.
Cupitan: What about you, Ris? I put sunscreen on you, but the sun was just so blazing hot...
Hekate: Dear... You are aware that I'm not Ris, yes?
Cupitan: Of course I am! What with you being the goddess of the night and all that, I bet you don't get sunburn, huh?
Hekate: Good gosh! The way you can just flip back and forth like that, it's terrifying!
Cupitan: Ahaha... Anyway, thanks to you and (Captain), I think I feel a little better now.
Hekate: ...
Hekate: You can see emotions, correct?
Cupitan: I can... Through the power of my Rainbow Bow.
Hekate: A power far too great for any mortal soul. I'm sure you find it difficult to handle at times.
Hekate: I myself am sensitive to mankind's desire. So much so, you could say that I'm able to see it.
Hekate: The desire for Tristette that surges within you is real. And it is as deep, dark, and bottomless as the ocean.
Hekate: That much is clear to me after having spent a whole day with you.
Cupitan: You're right. What I feel for her is real, it's—
Hekate: It will be your doom.
Cupitan: ...!
Hekate: Listen, dear... Many times I've witnessed what such desire does to mortals. Perhaps more than anyone else.
Hekate: Take it as a warning. You're welcome, by the way.
Cupitan: Well, thanks... But no thanks.
Cupitan: I won't give up on Ris... She's everything to me.
Hekate: But why? You have plenty of other amazing friends who stand by you.
Hekate: I don't understand why you cling to your love for this Tristette when the feeling no longer serves you.
Cupitan: No matter how many friends I make, Ris will always be important to me.
Cupitan: And my feelings for her will never ever change.
Cupitan's eyes twinkle like an immaculate rainbow, not a shred of doubt in them.
Hekate: Wait, could it be...
Hekate: (How could I have misjudged her. That isn't desire in her heart...)
Hekate: Ah, how grand... It's pure devotion.
As the sun falls behind the horizon, a profound darkness blankets the beach.
Where Cupitan's deep devotion will lead her, not even the goddess of the night knows.
Pure Devotion: Scene 3
Having become new friends, Cupitan and Hekate stop by another shop, this time to buy gifts for (Captain) and the crew. As the group lights up sparklers on the shore, Hekate takes a seat next to Tikoh and tells her to look out for Cupitan. Tikoh tries to get an explanation for the cryptic warning, but finds the goddess has already left. At Cupitan's insistence, Tikoh joins her for an evening dip in the pool where she floats aimlessly on a floatie and ruminates over Hekate's words.
On their way back from the beach, Cupitan and Hekate make a quick stop at a souvenir shop.
Cupitan: Hey, Ris! Do you think we should get (Captain) a nice gift as a thanks for playing you?
Hekate: Dear, tell me... What exactly is going through your head when you say that?
Cupitan: Umm... I'm so happy to have more than one Ris? Or something like that.
Hekate: Hehe, I see... (Captain) seems to be a magnet for the oddest of folk.
Hekate: But despite all that's happened, I think I've taken a liking to you.
Cupitan: Same! I want us to become even better friends, Hekate!
Cupitan: You usually have a couple of black puppies by your side, right? I've always thought they're just the cutest!
Hekate: Ah, you mean Supo and Cubare?
Hekate: Apologies, my dear, but I can't let you pet my darlings. I'm afraid you'd be a little too much for them, you understand.
Cupitan: Aww! Come on, I won't do anything weird, I promise!
Cupitan: We're back!
Tikoh: Hey, Cupita— Whoa, what's with all the bags?
Cupitan: Ehehe... They're gifts for (Captain) and the crew. I got some for you too, Ti!
Cupitan: Ooh, and I picked up some sparklers! I thought it'd be fun if we all did them together!
Tikoh: Sparklers, huh... Sure, why not. It is summer, after all. Let's get everyone together after dinner.
(Captain) and the crew take Cupitan up on her offer and gather on the shore to light up the night.
Cupitan: Wow... These sparklers are so... sparkly! They look like flowers made of light.
Vyrn: Hey, Rainbow Girl. So, um... How're you feeling?
Cupitan: Ah, I'm great! I had a fun time making tons of awesome summer memories with Ris!
Lyria: Oh... So, are you back to the same old Cupitan?
Cupitan: Same old Cupitan?
Cupitan: Come on, Lyr, don't be silly! When am I ever not myself?
Hekate: ...
Tikoh: Mind if I sit next to you?
Hekate: Help yourself.
Tikoh: (Captain) told me about what happened.
Tikoh: From what I've heard you, uh... You had a rough time, huh.
Hekate: That would be an understatement. The nerve of that girl to exhaust me, a goddess...
Hekate: But you're the one who has to put up with her antics on a regular basis. I can't imagine how absolutely tired you must be.
Tikoh: Yeah...
Tikoh: But you know... She's not like that all the time. Cupitan's actually a really sweet girl.
Hekate: "Sweet," huh... Yes, her heart is pure.
Hekate: But you better look out for her...
Tikoh: Huh?
Hekate: I'm going back to the hotel. Good night, Tikoh.
Tikoh: Hekate? What did you mean by—
Cupitan: Hey, Ti! Did you hear? The hotel's got a pool! How about we go take a dip?
Tikoh: Now? Do you have any idea how late it is?
Cupitan: Ti, you were working all day, weren't you? I bet floating around will whisk away all of your fatigue!
Cupitan: Besides, I know you brought your swimsuit...
Tikoh: Wha! How do you know!
Cupitan: Hehe... I'm your friend! That's how, silly!
Tikoh: Ugh... Fine. I suppose floating around a bit wouldn't hurt...
Cupitan: All right! This summer night is just getting started!
Cupitan and Tikoh spend the rest of the evening relaxing in the hotel pool.
Cupitan: Sigh... Nothing more soothing than drifting aimlessly in a pool. It's so different from the ocean...
Tikoh: ...
Hekate: But you better look out for her...
Hekate's words echo in Tikoh's head as she lazes atop her floatie.
Cupitan: Hehehe... Now this is what I call a vacation...
Cupitan: We had so much fun... Didn't we, Ris?
And thus Cupitan's summer of frivolity with her comrades comes to a close.
However, at the end of her trip, it is not the friends nearby, but the one far away that still looms large in her heart.