Scenario:Halluel and Malluel - Smile upon Receipt

Smile upon Receipt

Having been asked by Raphael to transport vegetables to Uriel, Halluel and Malluel suggest that he include a letter, since the primarchs haven't seen each other in a while. Uriel is delighted to receive it and asks the twins to deliver a lost bag to Michael, along with a letter of his own.

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One clear, sunny day...

Malluel: Hello, Raphael! Long time no see!

Raphael: Thank you for coming.

Halluel and Malluel have come to Raphael's farm at his request.

Halluel: You needed us to deliver vegetables to Uriel's shop, is that right?

Malluel: Look at all those crates full of veggies... Are these the ones we're supposed to take?

Raphael: Ah, no. I gained a new wholesale customer recently, you see. These vegetables are going to be delivered there.

Malluel: Wow! It must be wonderful to know that so many people are enjoying your vegetables!

Raphael: Indeed. It brings me great joy as a farmer. I intend to continue devoting myself to my craft.

Raphael: As for Uriel's portion... I'm actually still in the process of harvesting them. Could I ask you to wait for a short while?

Halluel: Oh, really? In that case, let us help you!

Malluel: It'd be a little awkward sitting around doing nothing. And besides, we have experience harvesting vegetables from Az's garden.

Raphael: I see. Then perhaps I will impose upon your kindness. Let us begin with the carrots...

Having received the green light from Raphael, Halluel and Malluel proceed to help him harvest his carefully grown vegetables.

Halluel: One, two, three... Is this all of them?

Malluel: Phew... This is a totally different beast compared to harvesting eggplants. I don't know how you do it.

Raphael: Thank you for your assistance. You both did fine work.

Malluel: Really? Hehe, yay! A compliment from Raphael!

Working shoulder-to-shoulder with Raphael, the twins pack the vegetables to be delivered to Uriel into crates.

Raphael: Well, I'll leave the rest to you. And if you could, please inform Uriel that everything has been proceeding smoothly here.

Halluel: I was wondering—has it been a while since you saw the other primarchs?

Raphael: Hmm... Yes, in fact. I don't believe we have come face-to-face since the Sazak Festival.

The Sazak Festival is an event held annually in the town of Sazak, with the most recent festival having taken place a short time ago.

Uriel, Gabriel, and Michael all took part in the cultural festival in their respective fields.

Though he did not participate firsthand, Raphael had been indirectly involved by supplying vegetables to Uriel.

Raphael: I received wind the Uriel Curry was so popular that the restaurant has had lines every day since.

Raphael: And apparently Michael has begun studying professional acting. Word has it she is currently assisting a small theater troupe.

Malluel: Come to think of it, I hear Gabriel is busy preparing for her own private exhibition coming up soon.

Raphael: I see. In a similar fashion, I have my hands full not only tending to the vegetables, but negotiating with wholesalers as well.

Raphael: Hence the reason why we primarchs have been unable to see one another for quite some time.

Raphael: However, I am pleased to hear that everyone seems to be in good health.

As Raphael smiles, Halluel and Malluel exchange glances.

Their gazes then turn to the crates of vegetables, eyes alight with inspiration.

Halluel: Say, Raphael. We actually have a small request to go with the delivery. Or I guess more like a suggestion...

Halluel: I know it's just a vegetable shipment, but since it is technically a gift, what would you think about including a letter?

Raphael: A letter?

Malluel: Since you haven't had the chance to meet in person, I'm sure Uriel would be happy if you wrote to let him know what's been going on!

Raphael: Hmm... I see. I certainly have not had many opportunities to pen a proper letter.

Raphael: Very well. Then please wait there. I will have one ready momentarily.

Accepting the twins' suggestion, Raphael returns a short time later holding an envelope.

Raphael: I believe this should suffice. Once again, I entrust the delivery to you.

Malluel: Right! Leave it to us!

Halluel: We'll make sure everything gets to Uriel! And if anything else comes up, you can always call us.

Raphael: Understood. May you find a favorable tailwind at your backs.

After receiving the letter and package from Raphael, the pair leave on their delivery.

Halluel and Malluel stop by Uriel's restaurant to deliver the vegetables from Raphael. However...

Male Customer: Excuse me, I'd like to order!

Malluel: Okay! I'll be right there!

Female Customer: Hey, is my dessert ready yet?

Halluel: Um, just a moment! I'll bring it right away!

Having arrived during the mealtime rush, the pair help out with waiting tables, rushing around the shop overflowing with patrons.

Gradually the crowd begins to dwindle, until at last the final customer is seen off.

Halluel & Malluel: F-finally...

As the shop closes for the day, Halluel and Malluel collapse into a pair of chairs.

Uriel: Nice work out there! Boy, today was a whole other level of busy. I'm really lucky you two showed up to lend a hand.

Halluel: It was nothing... But wow, do you always handle such a large number of customers all by yourself?

Uriel: No, I've actually had someone helping me part-time, but they took the day off. I thought I could handle it since it wasn't a holiday or anything, but yeah...

Judging from Uriel's strained smile, it is clear that he had not expected such a large crowd.

Uriel: That reminds me—I ended up asking for your help in the heat of the moment, but I assume you needed something from me?

Halluel: Oh, that's right! We came here to deliver vegetables from Raphael.

Remembering why they had come, Halluel passes Uriel the crate that had been left in a corner of the shop during the rush.

Uriel: Aha, thanks! Now I can make a prototype of my new menu item!

Malluel: Oh, and we also have a letter addressed to you from Raphael.

Malluel: Here you go!

Uriel: Huh... Raphael went out of his way to write a letter? Didn't see that one coming.

Uriel: Hmm, let's see here...

Uriel: "Today brings clear skies. An easterly wind is blowing, and the climate is mild."

Uriel: "The quality of the vegetables has been excellent. I am working in the fields as usual, thus there is no need for concern..."

Uriel: ...
The heck? This is more like a report than a letter!

Malluel: Hehe. But it definitely feels like something Raphael would write.

Uriel: Some things never change, do they? But from the letter, it sounds like he's enjoying farming more than ever.

Though seemingly bemused by Raphael's "letter," Uriel smiles warmly, tracing the words on the page in thought.

Uriel: Oh, here's a question for ya. Did you know letters have more to say about their sender than just what's written?

Halluel: About the sender? On top of the words they use, you mean?

Malluel: Hmm... How so? I mean, sometimes people include little gifts with their letters...

Uriel: Oh, is that right? That could be another factor, but what I'm talking about is the sender's handwriting.

Uriel: For example, if a person is under the weather or feeling low, their pen pressure will be weak, and the letters will be small.

Uriel: On the other hand, if they're having a good day, they'll put more force into their writing, and the letters will be larger.

Halluel: That makes sense! Wow, I'm impressed you knew that. We never even noticed...

Uriel: Well, you know. If you got letters from Alexiel, you'd have figured it out too.

Uriel: Whenever something good happens, her handwriting fills the page. But if something goes bad, it's like she's writing on the head of a pin.

Malluel: I see! That's kind of cute.

Halluel: You can tell all that from just the handwriting, huh? I'll have to keep that in mind next time I get a letter.

Uriel: Yep. Looking at it in a different light just might allow you to see an unexpected side of the sender.

Uriel, Halluel, and Malluel continue to enjoy chatting about nothing in particular for a time.

Halluel: Whoa, when did it get so late? We'd better be going soon.

Uriel: Oh, right. There's no hurry, but could I ask you to make a delivery for me?

Malluel: Of course! What do you need sent?

Uriel: Here—Michael left this at the shop a while back. I'd appreciate it if you could pass it to her whenever it's convenient.

Uriel hands over a drawstring bag belonging to Michael—along with an envelope.

Uriel: I wasn't trying to copy Raphael or anything, but we haven't really kept in touch much lately, so I thought I might as well write something.

Malluel: Hehe. I'm sure Michael will be happy to receive your letter. We'll make sure to deliver it with her bag!

Uriel: Thanks, you rock.

Uriel: Well, see you later. Come by and enjoy a nice meal next time.

Halluel: Okay! We'll make sure to bring Az and Iss along too!

Waving cheerfully, Halluel and Malluel depart from Uriel's restaurant.

Smile upon Receipt: Scene 2

The twins deliver the lost bag and letter to Michael, who is rehearsing for a play. She invites them to her upcoming performance and entrusts them with a pair of letters and tickets for Gabriel, Azrael, and Israfel as well.

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Halluel: Okay, so this is supposed to be the theater where Michael's studying, but...

Halluel and Malluel drop by a small theater to deliver Michael's bag and a letter at the request of Uriel.

They scan the inside for the recipient, but she is nowhere to be found.

Troupe Member: Oh? Can I help you with something?

Malluel: Ah, sorry. We're actually looking for someone...

Malluel: We have a delivery for someone named Michael... er, I mean, Micah. Do you know her?

Troupe Member: Ah, just a minute.

Troupe Member: Micah! You have guests!

Hearing the troupe member's call, Michael emerges from the back.

Michael: Well, if it isn't Halluel and Malluel. It has been quite some time since our paths last crossed. Are you well?

Malluel: Yeah! I'm glad to see you seem to be doing well too.

Halluel: But what a surprise, hearing you joined a troupe!

Michael: Indeed. Following our activities as the Mole Troupe, I had been studying theater on my own.

Michael: While practicing alone in the plaza one day, I was approached by the director of this troupe.

Michael: I was asked to play a role in their upcoming performance. A minor one, but a named character nonetheless.

Malluel: Wow! So you were scouted? That's amazing, Michael!

Michael: That said, I haven't joined their troupe—I am merely a guest actor for the duration of the performance.

Michael: Well, though my time with them may be brief, I intend to learn as much as I can.

Michael's face shines brightly as she speaks.

Seeing her radiant expression, Halluel and Malluel look at each other and grin.

Halluel: Oh, right. Before I forget, these are for you.

Halluel: We came here today to deliver something of yours at Uriel's request.

Halluel hands over the drawstring bag and letter that Uriel had given them.

Michael: My bag! I had already given it up for lost. To think it was in Uriel's shop the entire time...

Michael: You have my thanks. This bag contained an important notebook, so I had been searching for it for quite some time.

Halluel: Hehe. I'm glad we could help!

Michael: Hm? And this is... a letter to me? That is quite considerate.

After reading through the letter, Michal gives a small smile.

Michael: I see. It seems things are going well with Uriel's restaurant. Not to mention Raphael's farm is beginning to take off as well.

Halluel: Yep! They both seemed to be doing great.

Michael: I had better stay true to my path if I hope to make headway as well.

Malluel: Yeah, I just know you'll become a wonderful actor!

Halluel: We're rooting for you! We'll lend a hand however we can, so just let us know if you need help with people-watching or anything!

Michael: Heh... I appreciate it. I will endeavor to the best of my ability as well.

Troupe Member: Gather round, everyone! It's time to start rehearsal!

Halluel: Whoops, sounds like we should be getting out of your hair.

Malluel: Well, Michael, we'll be going now. Good luck with your rehearsal!

Michael: Actually, before you go... I have a favor to ask, if it wouldn't be too much trouble.

Saying this, Michael produces a pair of envelopes and handful of tickets from her pocket.

Michael: I had planned to send these later today, but who better to ask than the two of you to ensure that they arrive safely?

Michael: First, here are tickets for the play I will be performing in.

Michael: Two are for you, and the rest I would like you to deliver along with these letters to Gabriel, as well as Azrael and Israfel.

Malluel: What! Tickets to see you on stage? Are you sure it's all right for us to come too?

Michael: Of course. This is a rare opportunity. I would be delighted for you to come and see it.

Michael: I originally promised Gabriel that I would invite her to my first performance.

Michael: And I wanted to invite Azrael as well, as a fellow member of the Mole Troupe.

Michael: Though I do feel rather uncomfortable requesting a personal delivery when you were already kind enough to bring a lost item of mine...

Halluel: No, it's no trouble at all!

Halluel: As the Archangel Parcel Service, it's our job to deliver letters anywhere in the skies.

Malluel: That's right! And besides, we're happy to have you rely on us like in the past.

Michael: Heh... I see. Then I will entrust it to you.

Michael: Halluel, Malluel. Please deliver these letters to them.

Halluel & Malluel: Will do, Michael!

Taking receipt of the letters and tickets, the pair head to Gabriel's studio for their first delivery.

Smile upon Receipt: Scene 3

Upon delivering the letter and tickets to Gabriel's studio, Halluel and Malluel are given a package of paints for their housemates. A delighted Azrael and Israfel use them to complete an enormous painting portraying (Captain)'s crew, the four primarchs, the Mole Troupe members, as well as the quartet themselves all having fun together.

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Gabriel: Why, hello, you two. I've been awaiting your arrival. Come in, come in!

Halluel and Malluel travel to Gabriel's studio directly from the theater on an errand from Michael.

Gabriel cordially invites them inside, as though she had been expecting their visit.

Halluel: Gabriel? Did you know we were coming?

Gabriel: Hehe. I had a little hunch.

Gabriel: And I just so happened to have a favor to ask of you two. Perhaps this is what they call being on the same wavelength.

Halluel and Malluel blink in surprise at Gabriel's mischievous smile.

Gabriel: But I'm sure you're both tired. Let's get you a cup of tea and some rest first.

Malluel: Wow! These sweets are from that shop that's been all the rage lately, right?

Gabriel: Yes, I thought they would pair well with the tea. Please help yourselves.

Malluel: Thank you, Gabriel!

Malluel: Mmm! Yum!

Halluel: I've never had such delicious sweets before! I could eat a whole plateful!

Gabriel: My, what wonderful expressions. I'd love to paint them and put them on display.

Gabriel and the twins enjoy a relaxing conversation as they devour the delicious tea and confections before them.

When the sweets have all been eaten and a fresh pot of tea poured, Gabriel lowers her cup as though remembering something.

Gabriel: Ah, yes. Considering you two are here, I imagine that means you have something for me?

Malluel: Yeah, that's right! We've come to deliver a letter and ticket to you from Michael.

Gabriel: Oh, what a dear! She remembered her promise to me.

Gabriel examines the ticket, seemingly touched by the gesture, before turning her attention to Michael's letter.

After reading through the multiple pages included in the envelope, she finally sighs with relief.

Gabriel: Hehe. I'm glad she seems to be making a lot of headway with her acting.

Halluel: Today was our first time seeing her in a while. She was practically sparkling!

Gabriel: Yes, she certainly has come a long way from the days of struggling to sell cakes.

Gabriel: But you know, you two have changed a great deal as well. Ever since taking up parcel delivery, you've been shining a lot more brightly.

Halluel: You think so? It's hard for us to tell, I guess...

Malluel: Oh! But when we were out together on a trip the other day, we had our very first difference of opinion.

Malluel: In the end, we split up to look around at different stores and both found ourselves in some trouble.

Halluel: But it wasn't all bad. Spending time alone was new and exciting.

Halluel: But more than anything, I've come to realize just how much I enjoy the time we share together.

Malluel: Yeah, I learned that doing things alone makes the time we spend together even more wonderful.

Gabriel: Hehe. Personally, I think you're both wonderful for seeing it that way.

Gabriel: You're like jewels that shine brighter the more they're polished. I just can't keep my eyes off you.

Eyes shining with affection, Gabriel seems truly delighted by how much the two have grown.

Halluel: Oh, speaking of changes... Iss has been awake more often lately.

Malluel: We can say good morning and good night to both Az and Iss now.

Gabriel: That's wonderful. It sounds like their recovery is going well.

Gabriel: Maybe someday not too far away, they'll be able live without their costumes...

Gabriel: When that day comes, would the four of you be willing to model for one of my paintings?

Halluel: Of course. I'm sure Az and Iss would be thrilled to have you paint them!

Malluel: It'd be nice if we all went shopping together. We could even buy matching outfits to wear.

Gabriel: Hehe, what a lovely idea! Then let's invite Michael to join us so we can all match!

Halluel: After we finish shopping, we can stop by a pastry shop to have some delicious cake and then take a stroll through town...

Malluel: And we'll end the day by going to Uriel's shop and throwing ourselves a party for everyone.

Dreaming of a future that will someday come, the trio spend a while simply chatting and enjoying each other's company.

After having their fill of conversation, Halluel and Malluel prepare to depart from the studio.

Halluel: By the way... didn't you say you had a favor to ask us, Gabriel?

Gabriel: Oh, that's right! I was so engrossed in our little chat that it almost slipped my mind.

Clapping her hands together, Gabriel goes to retrieve a package from the back room.

Gabriel: Here you are. Could I ask you to give this to Az and Iss?

Malluel: Of course, you can count on us! We'll make sure it gets to them!

Bidding farewell to Gabriel, the pair head for the house where Azrael and Israfel await.

Halluel & Malluel: We're home!

Azrael: Oh! Hal, Mal, weggome backplant!

Israfel: Welcome back, you two. You're a little later than normal today.

Malluel: Yeah, we had to make deliveries to Michael and Gabriel too after finishing up with Raphael and Uriel.

Malluel: Thanks for holding the fort, Az, Iss.

Halluel: Oh, we have some gifts for you both. Michael and Gabriel gave them to us to pass along.

Azrael: Oyoyo? For us?

Halluel hands them the letter and tickets from Michael along with Gabriel's package.

Azrael: Wow, tickets for a play! Micah's finally doing it, huh?

Halluel: The two of us were invited too, so let's all go see it together!

Azrael: Yeah, definitely! I wouldn't miss it for anything!

Azrael: Umm, so this package is from Gabriel?

Israfel: Oh! These are the paints we asked for before.

Halluel: Paints?

Israfel: Yeah. We couldn't seem to make the colors we needed for a specific painting with the ones we had on hand.

Israfel: When we mentioned it to Gabriel, she said she'd find some good ones and send them our way.

Malluel: But they look like ordinary colors, like green and brown. Is there something special about them?

Azrael: You bet there is! See, this color is Raphael's, and this one is Uriel's!

Azrael: And this one is for Micah—pretty obvious, right? And here's Gabriel's, and that's Sarry's!

Azrael: And there are colors for you two, plus me and Iss too!

Malluel: Huh... So in other words, we each have a color that represents us?

Azrael: Ding, ding, ding! Round of applause for Mal!

Israfel: Thanks to Gabriel, we can finally add the finishing touches to our painting.

Azrael: Yeah!
Hang on just a bit, Hal, Mal!

Azrael: We want the two of you to be the first to see our completed painting!

Halluel: Got it. There's no rush, so take your time.

Malluel: Yeah, this is your labor of love we're talking about here. We'll wait as long as it takes.

Azrael and Israfel hurry off to the back room, clutching the paints in their arms. A few hours later...

Azrael: Hal, Mal, come take a look!

At Azrael's invitation, the pair enter the back room.

Azrael: Ta-da! It's finished!

Halluel: Wow! Now that's a masterpiece if I ever saw one!

Stepping inside, their eyes are instantly drawn to a painting on a canvas so large that it fills half the room.

Featured are the four primarchs and two pairs of archangel twins, plus the last two members of the Mole Troupe, Sariel and Falsch, whom Azrael had performed alongside.

The picture also depicts a scene of (Captain) and the crew all gathered together making merry over a feast.

Azrael: Teehee! I hope we can all have a fun party like this together someday!

Israfel: We haven't seen the others recently, so Az and I were talking about how we'd like to meet up for a nice visit again.

Malluel: Hehe, what a coincidence. We actually mentioned the same thing to Gabriel.

Halluel: Yeah. We were saying we wanted to go shopping together, buy matching outfits, and eat delicious cake.

Azrael: Ooh, matching outfits? That sounds nice...

Israfel: Hehe. If we're going to have a party, we'll need to send out invitations to everyone.

Azrael: Oh, you're right. But will they actually get to where they need to go?

Some of the guests they hope to invite may not be so easily located.

Seeing Azrael's worried expression, Halluel and Malluel puff out their chests proudly.

Malluel: If you need invitations delivered, we've got it covered.

Halluel: That's right. Delivering letters anywhere in the skies is the job of the Archangel Parcel Service!

Azrael: Okay! Then when the time comes, we'll be counting on you, Hal, Mal!

Halluel: You bet! Leave it to us!

Malluel: Hehe. I can't wait!

Halluel and Malluel give Azrael a thumbs-up, bursting with confidence.

In the not too distant future, they will surely deliver many smiles and happy times together.