Scenario:Tikoh - Prescription for Support

Prescription for Support

The crew are excited to start their long-awaited vacation when they spot someone drowning in the lake. (Captain) pulls the woman out of the water, and Tikoh tends to her immediately. Soon after, the lakeside is attacked by a herd of monsters. (Captain) and company immediately exterminate them, and Tikoh is busy with treating the injured once again.

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The crew has successfully brought Tikoh to the lake for a long-overdue vacation.

Despite the limited time they have, the crew are determined to make the best of it.

Vyrn: Okay, time to go crazy!

The Crew: Woohoo!

Scream: Aaah! Someone... Someone's drowning!

Vyrn: What!

At the sound of a sudden scream, everyone turns their gaze toward the water.

A small figure far in the distance can be seen disappearing under the waves, leaving only ripples in its stead.

(Captain) immediately runs towards the lake.

Vyrn: I'm going too!

Lyria: Be careful!

Tikoh: ...!

Thanks to (Captain), the woman is immediately pulled out of the water and back to shore. However, she remains unconscious.

Rescuee: ...

Tikoh: Her breathing is quite shallow...

Lyria: Wh-what should we do?

Tikoh: She'll be okay.

Gently tilting the woman's head up, Tikoh takes a deep breath and puts her mouth to the unconscious woman's.

Tikoh: Fooo... Haaa...
Fooo... Haaa...

After a few times, the woman moves.

Rescuee: Urg... Cough, cough...

Vyrn: Ooh!

Tikoh: You've swallowed quite a bit of water. You'll be fine once it's out of your system.

Lyria: Oh, I'm so glad!

The people around them cheer at the successful rescue.

Rescuee: Thank you so much... I was so scared when I was in the water. I thought no one would notice I was drowning...

After receiving medical treatment from Tikoh, the woman appears much more energized.

Rescuee: Thank you, Doctor! You truly saved me. Allow me to repay my debt!

Tikoh: I wasn't the one who pulled you to shore. (Captain) here was.

Tikoh: Besides, I only did what was natural for me as a doctor. There's no need to repay me.

(Captain) nods, agreeing that her safety is payment enough.

The woman continues thanking the two profusely before eventually taking her leave.

Lyria: I'm really glad she's all right! Good work, Tikoh!

Vyrn: I was expectin' ya to cast healing magic on her, so I was pretty surprised.

Tikoh: It was clear from the situation that she had swallowed a large amount of water, so the first thing to do was make sure her respiratory tract was unblocked.

Tikoh: Magic doesn't solve everything. There're a lot of times when it can't cure the problem.

Lyria: Wow... There's no one as amazing as you, Dr. Tikoh!

Tikoh: Hehe. That's a bit of an exaggeration!

Vyrn: Heheh! Boy was that a surprise, but looks like we've still got a lotta energy left.

Vyrn: Now we can go crazy!

The Crew: Woohoo!

Tourist Man: Waaah! Monsters... Monsters are here!

Lyria: Huh?

(Captain) looks past the multitudes of people running and sees a number of monsters just behind them.

Monster: Screeech!

Tourist Man: Aaah!

Several monsters appear to be attacking the people in the area.

Vyrn: This is bad! They're being attacked!

Tikoh: Let's hurry, (Captain)!

The captain and Tikoh run toward the scene. After securing a way out for people, they turn to face the rampaging monsters.

Monster: Screeee!

(Captain): ...!

Tikoh: This calls for an emergency surgery!

Monsters: Grrr...

The two efficiently restrain the monsters in the blink of an eye.

Tourist Man: Ergh... One of 'em scratched me in the back...

Tikoh: Keep still. I'll heal you right now.

Tourist Man: Ah... Thank you...

Tikoh goes around to check up on the people injured from the attack, using her magic to heal their wounds.

Lyria: It looks like no one was severely injured... That's good.

Vyrn: Yeah... Phew. I guess that's one silver lining.

Vyrn: Though, this isn't exactly turnin' out to be a vacation for Tikoh...

Prescription for Support: Scene 2

The crew is about to relax when a crowd of people approach Tikoh to consult her about their problems. Though Vyrn tries to tell them they're on vacation, Tikoh says that even if she can't solve all of the people's problems, she can still provide support for them as a doctor. After Tikoh finishes seeing the last patient, Vyrn brings the crew to a tour ship, on which they encounter another incident.

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Tikoh: And... done! Thanks for waiting, everyone.

Lyria: No problem at all! Thanks for your hard work!

Vyrn: Yeah! All right! Now can we relax?

Lyria: We certainly can! Let's relax and enjoy the rest of our day!

Now that Tikoh has finished treating all the injuries, the crew can finally wind down for their vacation.

Or so they thought.

Elderly Lady: Um, excuse me...

Lyria: Hm? Oh, hello!

Elderly Lady: Young lady, are you a doctor by any chance?

Tikoh: Me? Yes, I am.

Elderly Lady: Ah, I had a feeling you were. That's perfect.

Elderly Lady: Actually, my back has been hurting lately, you see... and I was hoping a doctor could take a look at it.

Vyrn: Wait... Is this going where I think it's going?

The crowds of people who have gathered around them answer Vyrn's question.

Lyria: Wh-what's happening? Suddenly there're so many people...

The crew catches bits of conversation from the people around them.

Man's Voice: This doctor's gotta be one of the best. What's more, she's accepting free consultations too.

Woman's Voice: I've had first-hand experience. This person's an amazing doctor! She saved my life.

Vyrn: Wait, wha! Consultations? Where'd that come from?

Vyrn: Um, sorry, everyone... but Tikoh's on vacation right now. So she's not doin' any consultations unless they're urgent—

Tikoh: Wait, Vyrn. I don't mind. You guys go ahead and enjoy the lake first.

Lyria: Huh?

Tikoh: I'm a doctor. If people need me, I should be there for them.

Vyrn: But... none of these look too urgent. It's not like sacrificin' your vacation time for them now is gonna help a whole lot.

Tikoh: I can give them support.

Lyria: Give them... support?

Tikoh: It doesn't matter how severe their illness or injuries are. Anybody who doesn't feel well in some way will feel anxious.

Tikoh: Even if their problem doesn't get solved immediately, having someone else listen and look at them can help them feel a lot better.

Tikoh: That's one of the basics of being a doctor.

Vyrn: Oh, I never thought about it that way...

Tikoh: So all of you go ahead without me.

Vyrn: No way we'd do that! Who do ya think this vacation's for in the first place?

1. We'll help you, Tikoh.
2. We can't leave you by yourself.

Choose: We'll help you, Tikoh.

Lyria: I was just about to suggest that! We'll help too!

Go to "Continue 1"

Choose: We can't leave you by yourself.

Vyrn: That's right! If you're gonna be here, then we'll stay and help too!

Continue 1

Tikoh: Huh? You want to help me?

Lyria: Yep! We really want to spend time with you.

Tikoh: I appreciate that, but...

Tikoh: All right. Then let's do this together.

And with that, Tikoh begins her numerous consultations.

Tikoh: How can I help you today?

Elderly Lady: My back hurts a lot...

Rescuee: I got bitten by a mosquito just now...

Tourist Man: I've really fallen for you. Do you have anyone you're seeing right now?

Tourist Lady: My skin's been really bad as of late...

The people's concerns vary, from chronic illnesses to back pain and skin problems.

Vyrn: Is it just me, or was there something that didn't really need your "support"?

Tikoh: Can you get me some hot water and a clean cloth? And bring me the tools in my bag.

Lyria: G-got it! I'll go get them!

Vyrn: Whew, things are gettin' busy!

With the crew's assistance, Tikoh devotes her attention to each and every patient who visits her.

Finally, the last patient in line takes their leave.

Vyrn: Are we... done?

Lyria: Doctors have a hard job... I'm feeling a little tired just from helping out.

Tikoh: You aren't used to it, so I'm sure that's where the fatigue is coming from. Thank you for helping me today.

Vyrn: Can people just consult any doctor about anything? You're a doctor who specializes in surgery, right?

Tikoh: I'm versed in all fields of medical care. Other than surgery, I have general knowledge in internal medicine and dentistry, as well as mental illnesses.

Tikoh: It's just that most of these take a long time in terms of consultation, treatment, and providing the appropriate medication.

Tikoh: So because I'm a traveling doctor who doesn't stay in one place for long, I decided to introduce myself as a specialist who provides treatment through surgery.

Lyria: I see... Treating patients while traveling must be very difficult.

Vyrn: Yeah. And you ended up getting asked about all sorts of stuff anyway...

Vyrn: Well, but everyone seemed happy after talkin' to ya. I'm glad we were able to make a difference today!

Vyrn: Still...

The crew are packing up the last of Tikoh's medical tools when they hear a voice from the direction of the lake's bridge.

Staff: The sightseeing cruise is just about to set sail! Come enjoy a ride on the lake with us!

Vyrn: A sightseeing cruise? Hey! That's a good idea!

Vyrn: Come on, let's pack it up! Follow me!

Lyria: H-huh?

(Captain), Tikoh, and the others follow Vyrn and jump onto the ship. Not long after, the ship pushes off from the port.

Lyria: Oh, wow... The breeze is so nice!

Tikoh: Yeah. But... why did you suddenly decide to get on this ship? You told me to follow you, so I did...

Vyrn: If we stayed where we were, more people were bound to come talk to you. Then you'd be busy all over again.

Vyrn: I figured you'd have a much better chance of takin' it easy if you were on a ship in the middle of the lake.

Tikoh: Ah, so that's why... I wouldn't have minded, you know.

Tikoh: But thank you for doing this for me. I'll try to relax during the ride.

Lyria: They're selling some drinks over there! I'll go get some for us!

Vyrn: I'm pretty hungry! I wanna go check out the food stalls too.

Tikoh: Thank you for taking me here today, (Captain). It's been a while since I've had one of these days.

(Captain) tells her that it's nothing compared to all the work she puts into looking after the crew every day.

Tikoh: Hehe. I thought you'd say that.

Just as they sit back to enjoy the ride, they hear voices coming from inside the ship.

Vyrn: Huh? Oh no, I have a bad feeling about this...

Staff: Do we have a doctor on the ship?

Vyrn: ...!

Lyria: ...!

At the ship staff's desperate call for help, Tikoh raises her hand high in the air.

Tikoh: I'm a doctor!

Vyrn: I don't believe it... Doctors just can't rest anywhere, can they?

Prescription for Support: Scene 3

When Tikoh rushes to help a woman who has fallen ill on the ship, she is unexpectedly reunited with a couple with whom she was once in the same crew with. After the woman's treatment, the crew talk with her husband, who tells them the Tikoh he knew before always took care of herself. Just then, another cry sounds. (Captain) and company turn to find Tikoh collapsed on the floor.

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Tikoh: Lead the way!

Staff: Follow me! It seems they're feeling quite unwell all of a sudden...

Vyrn: Here we go again... But I guess it can't be helped if it's an emergency.

Lyria: Maybe we can help too. We should go with Tikoh!

Woman: Ugh...

Man: Come on, hang in there...

Staff: We've got a doctor!

Tikoh: What's the matter?

Man: Huh? Wha... Dr. Tikoh!

Tikoh: Oh...

Lyria: Huh?

Vyrn: Who woulda thought that Tikoh would bump into someone from her previous crew!

Man: Yeah, I never thought we'd bump into each other like this. And now you're looking after my wife... I'm in your debt again.

Upon a closer examination, Tikoh determines that the woman is not in any immediate danger.

Lyria: "Again"? What do you mean?

Man: I was Dr. Tikoh's patient before, you see. With her help, I was able to undergo a difficult surgery.

Man: I was born with blood vessels around my heart that are structured differently from most people, and my blood flow wasn't good.

Man: But no one had been aware of my condition—including myself—and I'd suffered many symptoms since I was a young boy.

Man: And then, one day, someone who understood my condition appeared.

Vyrn: Tikoh, huh?

Man: That's right. I was very surprised when she told me, but everything clicked into place.

Man: No wonder the symptoms kept coming back, even after healing magic was used on me. The cause was in the way my body's built.

Man: Tikoh performed a surgery on me where she created a bypass, which helped my blood circulate much better.

Vyrn: Bypass?

Man: It means she created a new blood vessel around my heart.

Lyria: Y-you can do that?

Man: Well, I was asleep so I have no memory of it, but my wife tells me it was quite a big surgery.

Man: Dr. Tikoh saved me. I'm sure I wouldn't have had long to live if she hadn't helped me.

Vyrn: Wow, you sure had a tough time... Are you doin' better now?

Man: After the surgery, my world has changed drastically. My wife and I have since left our skyfaring life behind, living our days together in peace.

Tikoh: Brings back memories, doesn't it?

Tikoh keeps her eyes on the woman, focusing on her treatment.

Man: Speaking of which, Dr. Tikoh... Have you found the weapon you were looking for?

Tikoh: ...

Man: The crews you've been a part of can all attest to what an excellent physician you are, having seen you heal so many people along the way.

Man: When you decided to leave our crew, saying that you'd found a lead on the weapon you were looking for, we were all sad to see you go.

(Captain) thinks back to when they first met Tikoh. Back then, the young doctor had still been searching for a particular weapon.

Woman: I'm amazed... To think that we're lucky enough to meet Dr. Tikoh again.

Man: Are you feeling better now?

Woman: Yes, I was only feeling a little unwell on top of being seasick. As expected of Dr. Tikoh—I'm much better already.

Tikoh: I do pride myself in being a skilled physician. Don't worry—now that I've looked at you, you should be fine.

Woman: Hehe. My worries have indeed left me. I'm glad to see that you're still the same, Dr. Tikoh.

Woman: Ah, I apologize for my lack of manners.
It's nice to meet all of you.

Lyria: Hello!

Vyrn: Glad to meetcha!

Tikoh: This is Vyrn and Lyria.

Tikoh: And this is the brave captain of the crew I'm currently traveling with, (Captain). Brave enough to hold me by the thighs the day we met.

Woman: You held Dr. Tikoh's... thighs? Do tell me more! I am absolutely dying to know how that came to happen!

Vyrn: Uh, you mean when (Captain) gave you a piggyback and carried ya outta the cave 'cause you were injured? Why'd you have to say it like that...

Tikoh: It was a doctor's joke.

Lyria: Ahaha...

The situation on the ship settles down, finally giving the hardworking Tikoh some time to relax.

Vyrn: Hey, mister. Has Tikoh always been this reluctant to take breaks? She works way too hard.

Man: Reluctant to take breaks? Hmm. Dr. Tikoh has always been hardworking, but she still had some time to rest.

Vyrn: Really? She hasn't taken a single day off since she joined our crew though...

Man: That's surprising... I had the impression that she was someone who knew how to take care of herself too.

Vyrn: Huh? Then why is she...

Woman: Dr. Tikoh!

Vyrn: Wha?

The crew turns around to find Tikoh collapsed onto the floor.

Tikoh: ...

Lyria: Tikoh? Tikoh! Can you hear me? Tikoh!

Prescription for Support: Scene 4

The crew nurses the unconscious Tikoh by the lakeside. The young doctor wakes, and tells the others that the reason she is working so much is because she is trying to distract herself from thinking about Ferdinand—the man who she has yet to exact revenge on. Hearing this, (Captain) and company tell Tikoh to depend on them more for support. Touched by their words, Tikoh falls into a peaceful sleep. The next day, she invites the others out to the lake to finally have some relaxing time off.

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The sun sets on the shore of the lake, now empty of the crowds of people from before.

Tikoh: Nngh...

Lyria: Tikoh!

Tikoh: Huh? Lyria...

Lyria: Are you all right, Tikoh? Are you hurt?

Tikoh: Wha? Um, I don't think so...

Vyrn: Phew... That's a relief. We wouldn't know what to do if anything happened to ya...

Tikoh: I came to the lake... with all of you... and then...

Tikoh: Oh no! Did I fall into the water? Was I drowning? (Captain), did you... perform CPR on me?

When Tikoh raises her head to look at (Captain), the captain quickly denies it.

Tikoh: Oh. Okay then... Well, I suppose it is a procedure that requires first aid knowledge... Not like everybody can do it...

Vyrn: We were on a cruise. You weren't swimming in the lake, and you weren't drowning.

Tikoh: A cruise? Oh yes, now I remember... And I saw someone I knew from before.

Vyrn: The mister and his wife went to call for a local doctor.

Tikoh: Ah... But I'm fine now. I'm just probably...

Taking out a mirror, Tikoh checks her own eyes and the inside of her mouth, then presses two fingers to her wrist.

1. Fatigue.
2. Overwork.

Choose: Fatigue.
Choose: Overwork.

Tikoh: You've got some nerve to diagnose a doctor.

Tikoh: But, well... you're not wrong.

Vyrn: See, I told ya! We were really worried about you back there, ya know!

Tikoh: ...

Lyria: V-Vyrn, don't be so tough on her...

Vyrn: O-oh...

Lyria: But Tikoh... Why did you work to the point of collapsing?

Tikoh: That's because...

(Captain) gently asks if she had been so devoted to work because there was something she didn't want to think about.

Tikoh: ...

Vyrn: Wait, are you talkin' about...

The weapon Tikoh is searching for is a special weapon called a Horoscope, of which there are twenty-three in existence.

The Asclepius Rod that Tikoh wields is also one of them.

Wielding the rod, she came across a girl while traveling. But due to a certain incident, Tikoh was forced to fuse the girl's soul to her own in order to save the girl's life.

In other words, the Tikoh that now travels with the crew is not only Tikoh herself.

Shannon—the girl whose soul Tikoh saved from her dying body—is with them as well.

Tikoh: Ferdinand... I thought we'd finally tracked him down.

Ferdinand is the mysterious man who had killed Shannon's body. No one knows of his true identity or motives.

After joining (Captain)'s crew, Tikoh was finally able to locate Ferdinand.

However, when presented with a dire situation, Tikoh found herself unable to abandon her duty as a doctor. As a result, Ferdinand escaped her once more.

Tikoh: This all happened because I saved that thing's life... That's how I ended getting myself... and Mom and Dad... killed.

Lyria: ...?

Tikoh: Before that man escaped, he said to me, "You are a doctor through and through." As if he was mocking me.

Tikoh: I was so frustrated... I hated it so much. I had to keep doing something... in order to stop myself from thinking about it and going crazy.

Vyrn: And that's why you didn't stop working...

Lyria: Tikoh...

Not even (Captain) and the crew can completely understand the whirlpool of hatred and remorse inside Tikoh.

But what they can do is be there and support Tikoh when she needs them. (Captain) tells this to Tikoh loud and clear.

Tikoh: Huh?

Vyrn: Support... Heheh, yeah! You said that's one of the basics of being a doctor!

Lyria: Yes... Even if we aren't doctors, we can still offer support.

Vyrn: You said patients get anxious. You're feeling anxious too, aren'tcha? That's why we're gonna be here to support ya.

Vyrn: That can help you feel better too, right?

Tikoh: ...!

Tikoh looks around at the friends surrounding her.

Tikoh: You all really do have some nerve... to lecture a doctor like this.

Vyrn: Heheh! We just want ya to depend on us more!

Lyria: That's right! We'll always be here to support you, Tikoh!

The young doctor opens her mouth to say something when they hear some people running toward them from a distance.

Vyrn: Ooh, the mister's back. Looks like they're carryin' a buncha stuff with 'em.

Lyria: Let's go help them!

Before Tikoh can say anything else, Vyrn and Lyria run off.

Tikoh: Hehe... They're much too lively.
But...

There is a pause, followed by something trickling down her cheek.

Tikoh: Thank you, (Captain)...

Tikoh: Every night, before I go to sleep, I felt so much regret... resentment... and fear. I couldn't do anything about it...

Tikoh wipes her tears, her soft expression somehow making her look younger.

Tikoh: But right now, I'm able to forget about all that, even without diving headfirst into work. It's because of all of you...

Tikoh: Thank you... All of you helped me feel much better. I won't have to push myself anymore.

Tikoh: With you here... to support me...

Vyrn: Hey, the mister brought us some drinks! Gotta stay hydrated.

Lyria: They weren't able to bring any doctors with them, but it seems there's a hospital nearby.

Vyrn: Hm? Wait.

(Captain) signals for them to stay quiet. Tikoh is fast asleep, her head resting on the captain's shoulder.

Tikoh: ...

Lyria: Tikoh must've been so tired.

Vyrn: Good grief... She sure worried us. But I'm glad it looks like she's gonna be okay now.

The captain prepares to go back to the Grandcypher, carefully lifting the sleeping Tikoh up.

Man: I've never seen Dr. Tikoh entrust herself completely to someone else like this before.

Woman: (Captain). Everyone. Please take good care of Dr. Tikoh.

Vyrn: You got it! Leave it to us!

Saying their goodbyes, the crew turn and head back to the ship.

The next day.

Tikoh: ...

Vyrn: Hm? That's rare. You're wearin' your swimsuit today.

Tikoh: When I woke up last night, it was so late already... and I was disappointed that I didn't end up having time to enjoy myself.

Tikoh: So I decided I'm going to really take the time to relax today. I'm feeling much better too.

Vyrn: Ahaha, so that's why you brought out the swim ring and everything! You're all set to go!

Tikoh: (Captain)... You'll come with me of course, right?

Tikoh: I haven't forgotten what you said yesterday. You know, about... being here to support me...

Vyrn: Heheh!

Lyria: Of course we will, Tikoh! Won't we, (Captain)?

(Captain) smiles warmly before running with Tikoh down to the shore of the lake.

The captain is determined to make sure Tikoh and everyone has a memorable time today.

A time so memorable that any other thoughts will be drowned out by their laughter.