Scenario:Lily - What's Beyond Spring
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What's Beyond Spring
Lily, during her travels with the crew, receives a dress from her sister Tia. Thinking of the joyful day she'll return to the Ice Crystal Palace, Lily is eager to continue her journey until a local townswoman tells her she hopes Lily gets to go home soon. The next day, a strange cold spreads across the Grandcypher, and Erin finds its source to be Lily.
Lily: "P.S. I really like the carry-mel candy, but these are good too! They're made from flower nectar!"
Lily: "Remember to share some with everyone." There! I hope Tia likes this.
Envelopes and stationery are sprawled across the desk from Lily's hours-long struggle to finish writing.
Finally, she raises the completed letter high in the air, smiling in satisfaction at her accomplishment.
Lily: Oh, yeah! Erin needs to write something too!
Lily: Hey, Erin!
Lily is of the Crystalia, a people with hearts of ice who possess a special power that freezes everything around them, whether they will it or not.
She is quested to search for what she calls "spring," a being with the warm power to quell her icy aura.
Her journey is how she ends up meeting and joining (Captain), the very person who possesses the power of spring.
However, she ponders whether it's all right to never leave the captain's side...
Erin: Oh, Lily. Did you finish the letter to Tia?
Lily: Yup! I did it all by myself! And I left room for you to write something. Go on, write, write!
Erin: Heehee, all right... Oh my, how many pages did you write?
Lily: Um, I dunno. I only wrote about playing cat's cradle with Lyria that one time, and how many times she eats seconds at dinner...
Erin: I see, you had a lot to say.
Lily: There's more! That time Vyrn was falling asleep so I bit his tail, and the bite marks lasted three whole days...
Erin: Are you sure you want to write about that? What if she thinks you're being a nuisance and tells you to come home?
Lily: And then, and then... that time I woke up and Vyrn's sleepy face was right there and made me scream...
Lily: Ah, right! I wrote how I made new friends!
Lily: And how I'll introduce everybody next time we visit home.
Erin: Hehe, I'm sure they'd get a warm welcome. I'll write something too, so why don't you come in and wait a while?
Lily: 'Kay! I'll just have a seat.
Lily has grown capable enough to move freely on board without freezing everything in sight, even when away from the calming presence of the captain.
Her progress mastering the power of spring is going smoothly as well.
And one day, a package suddenly arrives...
Lily: (Captain)! Lyria!
Lily: Erin! Vyrn! Look, look, look!
Erin: What's the matter, Lily? Be careful, you might trip rushing around with that box.
Vyrn: Hey, what's all the ruckus? No need to raise the alarm, ya know. We won't run away!
Lyria: What are you so happy about, Lily?
Lily: You gotta see! You gotta see! Look, Tia wrote back! And check it out...
Lily: Tadaaa! This nice dress came with it! It's a thank-you for the candy and for doing such a good job!
Vyrn: Wow! That's great!
Erin: Ah, so clothes were in that package.
Lyria: How wonderful! You really deserve it though for all your hard work!
Lily: Hehehe! She said nice things about you too, Lyria!
Erin: I'm sure Tia really likes all the candy you send her way.
Erin: What did she say in her letter?
Lily: Oh, right! Tia, Allie, Grueler, Gile and Ginta...
Lily: And Ganba, Roddy, Milko, Santos, and Hassan and Linus too!
Lily: They're all doing good! And she said everything's okay here, so have fun on your journey!
Lily: Oh, oh! And Ganba has a new meat and tomato pie at the shop! She says it's the best yet!
Lyria: Ahhh, meat and tomato! Drool...
Vyrn: Haha! Guess we gotta try one when we have a chance to go there!
Vyrn: But what about the dress? You gonna try it on?
Erin: Yeah, we can't wait to see it. Why don't you go get changed? Right, (Captain)?
Choose: I'd love to see it on you!
Lily: Okay, be right back! I'll be real fast, so don't go anywhere!
As quickly as she arrived, Lily runs back to her room, dress in hand.
But a long time passes, and she's yet to return...
Vyrn: Gee, ya think she got lost in there?
Lyria: I wonder if she's okay... Lily?
Erin: Hey, Lily? Is everything all right?
Lily's Voice: Y-yeah! I'm fine! It's just... um... Well, I dunno if this is right.
Erin: Lily, can I come in?
Lily's Voice: Uh, sure...
Lily: So... Here it is! How's it, er, how do I look?
The Two: Wow!
While everyone is stunned silent by her new outfit, Lily shakes like a windblown snowflake in uncertainty.
Lily: Is it, um, okay? I don't look weird, do I?
Lyria: Not one bit! Just the opposite—you look amazing! Right, (Captain)?
Lily: Th-that's a relief... I was worried it's too grown-up looking for me.
Vyrn: Oh, so that's why you didn't come out. You were worried how it looks.
Erin: Heehee, I was pretty shocked at first. It's so different from your usual appearance... But you really do look nice.
Lily: R-really? I look okay?
Lily: Yay! Thanks, (Captain)!
Lyria: Yeah, what a pretty white dress. It suits you perfectly!
Lily: Huwha! B-beautiful? I've never been called that before!
Erin: Yes... It's long, but so neat and trim. I think you look beautiful too.
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Lily: Hehehe! My heart was beating so hard, but I'm really happy for the compliments!
Erin: Tia really knows your style. She picked something that looks great on you.
Lily: Yeah! She's really into girls' stuff that's, uh, in vog?
Erin: Vogue?
Lily: Yeah, that! She says they all read a "vague" magazine around Ice Crystal Palace!
Lily: Oh, and you know what! She says she's happy as a snowman that we're having so much fun!
Lily: She says everyone can't wait to hear all about our travels the next time we're home!
Erin: Gosh... I bet I won't get any sleep then cause we'll be talking up a snowstorm all night.
Lyria: Hehe, they're really happy for you, huh.
Vyrn: And you got the knack for controllin' your icy energy, so they're gonna flip when they see you, Lily.
Lily: Hehehe! Her letter said it won't be long till I figure out spring and we can return!
Lily: I won't let you down, Tia! Just wait for me, everyone!
Vyrn: Yeah! That's the spirit!
Lyria: And we'll be with you the whole way!
Erin: ...
Lily: Hehehe, thanks!
The feeling of coming spring sparkles like the smile on Lily's face. Not a cloud looms in the sky.
Tavern Keeper: That sure was some surprise. Who woulda thunk some young'uns would take this quest.
Vyrn: Hehe, but come on. The town's a lot safer without all the monsters, so you can't complain, right?
Tavern Keeper: You got that right! Our food's not gettin' gobbled up anymore. The tavern couldn't be happier!
Vyrn: That's all well and fine, but we better clear out the last troublemakers before we celebrate! Gotta stay on our tails!
Lyria: Right! We'll do our part for a bright tomorrow! And for delicious food!
On a job to clear out some pesky monsters, the crew is staying in a town with wonderfully warm weather.
And with the monsters dwindling down, the crew enjoy a brief respite while smacking their lips over the hot meal before them.
Tavern Keeper: Thank you all. Now eat up and get to it. You too, little missy.
Lily: Om? Nom! Om nom!
Tavern Keeper: Hahaha! This girl knows how to eat. But you must be pretty tough to be a skyfarer at your age.
Vyrn: Yeah, Lily's the best! She works as hard as anyone!
Tavern Keeper: That so. What took you away from your home then, eh, Lily? Got some adventurin' to do?
Lily: Nom nom? Om! Chew, chew... Mmm!
Erin: Hey, don't talk with your mouth full. You'll spit food out and get your nice new dress all dirty.
Erin: Swallow first, would you? Geez...
Lily: Om... Gulp! Hey, did you know I'm gonna solve the mystery of spring! No one will be cold then!
Tavern Keeper: Oh, is that right! Sure sounds tough though. I never knew such a thing was possible.
Tavern Keeper: But I know a kid's sure to get homesick. I hope you get to go home soon.
Lily: Yeah! I hope so too! Real soon...
At that thought, Lily seems to freeze in place.
Lily: Soon?
Her perplexed gaze wanders across the sky, as if searching for what tugged at her heart.
Vyrn: Wow! This apple pie's a big bushel of yum!
Lyria: What! Where! I'll have some too!
But the crew doesn't notice Lily's brief moment of silence.
Lyria: Lily, Erin! Let's get some apple pie before it's all gone!
Lily: Wah! I want some! Gimme, gimme!
A tiny thought crystallizes in Lily's heart, spreading a cold unease through her mind.
And it slowly consumes her, though no one yet realizes.
Until one day...
Erin: Hm? What is this, frost?
There are crystals of ice forming, completely out of place in the tropic town. It is the thing that has gone unseen, already taking root in Erin's window.
Erin: This... It can't be!
Erin: The cold is spreading! But where's it coming from?
Following the source of the icy air, Erin ventures up the ship and finds their disturbing predicament.
Lily: E-Erin?
Standing on the deck is Lily, bound tightly in a frost welling up from within her.