Scenario:Grimnir - The Mad Cyclone
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The Mad Cyclone
Late one night, an invisible entity speaks to (Captain) in the captain's quarters. It wakes (Captain), and a sudden wind rocks the ship just a moment later. After rushing to the deck to investigate, the captain sees the primal beast Grimnir appear. Grimnir asks to travel together with (Captain), whom he refers to as Singularity.
The depths of night.
(Captain) is slumbering soundly in the captain's quarters, relieving the previous day's fatigue.
As if to interrupt the sleep, a voice begins speaking in (Captain)'s head.
???: You wanderer seeking truth, you heretical singularity!
???: Cast aside your tranquil twilight slumber... Awaken!
Choose: I think someone's calling me...
(Captain) rises from the bed and looks around to see whether there is anyone in the vicinity.
Choose: (Ignore it and keep sleeping.)
The half-sleeping (Captain) makes sure that no one is in the room and returns to sleep.
???: H-huh? Maybe the captain can't hear me... No, no, there's no way!
???: Um, excuse me! I... I... I'll have you know that—
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The following moment, a wind wails out and rends the silence.
And the ship thrashes to and fro as if caught in a storm.
(Captain), intuiting that something unusual is afoot, rushes to the deck.
On the moonlit deck stands a figure—
A lilac-haired youth grinning from the center of a mad cyclone.
???: Heh, how long's it been, Singularity...
Guessing that a wind trial is about to begin, (Captain) promptly draws a blade and assumes a battle stance.
???: Sheathe your silver brand... I have not alighted here to present you with a trial of wind.
The lilac-haired youth then extinguishes the cyclone to show his peaceful intentions.
Still unable to take in what's happening, (Captain) puts away the weapon as requested.
The captain prepares to ask the figure his business when—
Lyria: (Captain)! What was that big shake...
Vyrn: Hm... Sure is funny, huh? The wind's not blowing, but we got rocked around anyway...
Vyrn: Who's he supposed to be?
???: Hm?
???: Well now! If it isn't the red dragon and girl in blue! It's been sooo long!
Vyrn: Been so long? This is my first time ever seeing ya...
???: Ah, I see. When I stopped by last time, you were all sleeping like babies.
???: Heh... Then I must once again announce my name!
The genial expression vanishes from the face of the lilac-haired youth, and he shoots a piercing gaze at Vyrn and Lyria.
Grimnir: I am the god of war and mad cyclone, Grrrrrimnir!
Vyrn: ...
Lyria: ...
Grimnir's forceful introduction leaves Vyrn and Lyria speechless.
Grimnir: Heh... That was so cool...
Lyria: Um, sure... It's nice to meet you!
Vyrn: Uh, okay...
Grimnir: Huh? Hold on. You guys didn't think that was lame, did you?
Grimnir: It was seriously cool, right... Right?
Grimnir: Hey, say something, Singularity!
Tears well up in Grimnir's eyes.
(Captain) explains to the wincing Vyrn and Lyria that Grimnir is the primal beast who previously gave them a wind trial and special powers.
Lyria: Oh, I see! Thank you for all your help!
Lyria: Did you come to give us another wind trial?
Grimnir: No, I have not. This wind was not that of any trial...
Returning to the topic at hand, Grimnir speaks to (Captain) with fresh vigor.
Grimnir: Singularity, when you mold your unique might to your will and surpass all mortal logic, the wind is sure to glimmer as never before.
Lyria: Um, so...
Vyrn: Y'know, I don't think I really get what you're sayin'...
Grimnir: Ah, uh... Er? You didn't understand?
Lyria: Umm... I might've gotten the main idea...
Vyrn: Hey, think ya could explain that a bit easier?
Grimnir: Groooan... What I mean to say is, well, someone told me I should meet with the singularity to stand against threats...
Grimnir: And that I should learn from the singularity to gain new powers!
Vyrn: Hm... Someone? Who're ya talking about?
Grimnir: That's, uh... Um, yeah... It's a secret.
Lyria: Huh?
Grimnir: A secret's a secret.
Vyrn: ...
Vyrn: C'mon, Windy! You're supposed to be so super strong that you can put (Captain) through trials.
Vyrn: But you still think you're gonna learn from us?
Grimnir: Yes, I'm positive of it. If I journey together with you, I'll certainly gain the power with which to dispel darkness.
Grimnir: Singularity! I am the mad cyclone, tempest incarnate. But in this moment I am also a breeze seeking new power.
Grimnir: Will you not let me join you... On this ship over which you preside... On this path that you are forging?
Grimnir: R-really! Reeeally?
Grimnir: Hurray! Yippee!
Lyria: Teehee! He looks so happy!
Grimnir: Wha-huh? Um, er, uh... Huh! Huuuh?
Grimnir: W-wait a bit! Singularity! Think that over some! Think it over a bit more!
Grimnir: I'm pretty amazing, you know? I can make storms and stuff! I'll work really hard. Reeeally hard!
Grimnir: Heeeey! Ask the captain for me, red dragon and girl in blue!
Vyrn: Phew... He's really serious.
Lyria: (Captain), since Grimnir's saying all that... Why don't we let him travel with us?
Grimnir: That's right! Come on, Singularity!
Seeing the sincerity with which Grimnir and Lyria are pleading, (Captain) cracks a smile.
The captain apologizes for teasing and grants Grimnir permission to join.
Grimnir: What, you were just kidding? Good thing! Quit freaking me out already!
Lyria: Heehee! Isn't that nice?
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Vyrn gives Grimnir a skeptical look.
Vyrn: Are you really as impressive as (Captain) says?
Grimnir: Aah... Eh-hrm! Singularity, I am grateful for your consent!
Grimnir: Let us then set our sights on the end of the blue sky! May my winds be your wings!
Grimnir: Heh-heh! Thanks a bunch, Singularity!
In this way, the grinning primal beast comes to join Grandcypher's crew.
Hoping to gain the power to dispel darkness, (Captain) also intends to learn from Grimnir.