Scenario:Vikala - On Yintopians

On Yintopians

While the other Divine Generals are having fun in the sun, Vikala accidentally drops her mouse ears in a campfire. Scared and alone, she heads into town to procure materials in the hopes of making a new pair. She passes store after store until finally she gets the courage to enter a chic clothier. But before she can get a word in edgewise, she's mistaken for an employee and quickly left to her own devices. To add insult to injury, her first customer turns out to be a bandit.

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Vikala: There's too many people... I feel sick... Ngh... I might hurl...

On a sunny market street, nestled somewhere next to Lake Spiegel on Groz Island, Vikala trudges along in her summer best.

Vikala: Why did I run away from (Captain) and the others... They were just being nice by inviting me...

Regret fills the young Divine General, her mind consumed with the events of just half an hour prior.

Kumbhira: Take that!

Vajra: Eeep! That's cold! You've done it now!

Two of the Divine Generals are playing in the lake. They've come to Groz Island with (Captain) and the others for a camping trip.

In contrast, the third attending general shuffles furtively away from the shoreline, hoping to escape the festivities.

Vikala: (I hope they don't see me...)

Lyria: Vikala? Where are you going?

Vikala: ...!

A small yelp escapes her throat as she turns around to find Lyria, Vyrn, and (Captain) smiling at her.

Vikala: Um, you see... Well, um...

Vikala: I, I accidentally dropped my mouse ears into a bonfire... So I made some new ones, but I mistook them for kindling, and they got burnt up too...

Vikala: Now I need to go get some supplies to make another-nother pair. I'm such a klutz...

Although the purpose of this camping trip was to hold the Divine Generals Assembly, Vikala has met with unexpected tragedy on the first day.

With her mouse ears incinerated, she can no longer become the outgoing Vicky to get through the event.

Lyria: I'm sorry to hear that...

Vyrn: Will you be okay alone? We could back you up, you know?

Vikala: N-no, I'll be fine...

Vikala: Goodbye for now! S-see you later!

Vikala: Sigh... I know there's no use regretting my decisions now, but...

Vikala: (I made the choice that left me by myself. I can't do anything by myself...)

Vikala: (But I'm not such a fun person... And this way I won't cause anyone trouble...)

Vikala: Yep, being alone is best... Sigh...

Vikala: (Oh no... But what if something awful happens? Like a shopkeeper trying to talk to me! Wh-wh-what will I do!)

Vikala: (Wait, no... I've grown so much as a Divine General... I, I should be able to handle myself! Right?)

Vikala: (I, I showed up for the Divine General Assembly, didn't I?)

Vikala: (That's more than I could do before... So, so I can definitely handle small talk!)

Mind racing with anxiety, Vikala comes to a halt in front of a vibrant storefront. Her mouth drops agape as she stares into its windows.

Inside, fancy clothing and accessories adorn the racks while varied fabrics hang from the walls. A clothier.

Vikala: What a nice store... Of course it would be—It's for tourists. It should have everything I need though.

Vikala: But only a Yangtopian could shop here. I need a smaller store, maybe one with no people in it...

The positive energy radiating from the store is too much for Vikala, who turns on heel to continue wandering the market street.

Vikala: (All of these stores are just like the first one! Someone around here ought to know a smaller place. But I can't just walk up to a stranger...)

Vikala: (And the longer this takes, the more time I'm spending away from the lake. Why did I even wear this swimsuit? Ngh, this blues me out...)

After a failed survey of the entire street, she decides to head back to the original store but hesitates to enter. She paces back and forth in front of the door.

Vikala: (What to do, what to do... I have to go in, don't I? But this store is way too bright...)

Vikala: (Th-there's no way anyone would talk to me, right? I'll just make a quick purchase and get out.)

Vikala: (Ahh!)

Shopkeeper: Finally decided to come in? You're from the next shift, right?

Vikala: (Accosted before I've even seen any fabric! Okay, think... You need to answer her...)

Shopkeeper: What were you doing spacing out in front of the shop? Staff entrance is in the back, you know.

Vikala: (Eep! A Yangtopian going full yang... Oops, I forgot to listen to her... What did she just say?)

Shopkeeper: Look, I hate to do this to you, but I need to get out of here quick today. Can you handle the shop for me? Thanks, love!

Vikala: Huh? Love?

Shopkeeper: Boss says she'll come back at night to relieve you. It's been a slow day so far, though, so I'm sure you'll manage!

Vikala: But, but...

After the sales associate finishes her one-sided conversation, she scampers out the door, leaving Vikala stunned.

Vikala: ...

She looks around the store, questioning whether she had just been left alone with an entire room full of merchandise.

Then, as she replays the woman's words inside her head, it dawns on her.

Vikala: (Wait... Did she really think I work here?)

Vikala: (Oh no, oh no... This is way too much responsibility...)

Vikala: (This is all my fault. I should've spoken up...)

Vikala: (What am I going to do now? I'm no good at customer service...)

Vikala: (Oh no, a shopper! I h-have to say something!)

Vikala: Weh... weh...

Vikala: Weeelcome!

???: Gimme all yer rupies!

Vikala: Gah!

The man reveals a gleaming knife from his shirt and points it directly at Vikala.

She curses her luck. What was supposed to be a challenge to complete a shopping trip has turned into something much trickier.