Part 64: ☆△=`○☆シ~~!!
-Under the Moonlight-Four of Rolent's citizens have fallen into a sleep from which they will not wake. Father Divine is concerned that they're losing their souls.

It'll have to wait.

Ida: Oh? You all are...?

Ida: Oh, my, my. I'm so sorry to call you out so late at night! I know it's sudden, buuuuuut would you go find Aryll for me?


Ida: How about it? Will you find my little Aryll?




Ida: Wonderful.


Ida: Yes, that's right. My little Aryll's run off. She disappeared while I was taking an afternoon nap. Oops.



Ida: Hmmm...I miiight have an idea. From what I found out, the landing port seems suspicious...

Ida: I poked around there a bit and asked one of the engineers, and they said someone saw a cat. They said it was a light brown kitty, so it must be Aryll.





Ida: I'm glad I was able to help. I'll be waiting here for word of my little Aryll. Good luck!




Fabree: Oh, sure, what's up?
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Estelle explained that she was looking for a wheat-colored cat.
Fabree: A cat, huh? Afraid I haven't seen it.

Fabree: The one who saw it was probably Skip. Ask him what's up. He should be down by the warehouses.

Skip: I'm going to need to get everything set up to withstand this. But we might as well be underwater, the way things are...

Skip: Hmm? Sure, what is it?
quote:
Estelle explained that she was looking for a wheat-colored cat.
Skip: Oh, yeah, that cat. Yeah, I saw it. Around noon today.



Skip: No idea, sorry. Today's been kind of crazy. Where would it even have...mmm, yeah, I dunno. Sorry, I haven't seen it since then, and I have no idea where it might've gone. Cats kinda go where they please, y'know?


Skip: Well, hold on, there. Why not ask Quint? He just went into town for dinner.

Skip: Yeah, he's the Cecilia's helmsman. He was talking about the cat, too.



Skip: No problem. Good luck!

Captain Petrov: He finished his dinner a while ago and took off. I doubt he went back to the ship. He's probably out killing time in town.

Ricky: Every time he opens his mouth he starts talkin' about that woman. 'Blond goddess' this, 'heavenly mandate' that...Well, it's nothing new, so not like I'll worry about it. Quick to flame, quick to cool. That's Anton in a nutshell.
Anton: That blond-haired lady's been on my mind ever since I laid eyes upon her...To think such a wonderful woman even existed...A chance meeting in a little village...My serendipitous arrival...The Goddess may very well be directing me to true love. Sweet Aidios...! I'll have to learn as much as I can about that lady starting tomorrow. Gotta do proper research if you wanna get close.

Miner Trent: *munch munch munch* Ih've nehvhuh seeh ahythih hike it. *chew chew chew* Ih hit's oh suhhy tomohho...*guuuuuuuulp* *smack* I don't wanna go to work...

Rinon: I know it's tough being a bracer, but right now I'd pick being a bracer over everything I've been dealing with. See, this girl my mother brought over said she'll help out around the store. I'd normally be happy for the extra hand, but you know how my mother is. No doubt that this is another one of her schemes to find me a wife! *siiigh* I can't take all this pressure...I'm not ready to get married yet!

Kitty: They're taking care of me, so it's only right that I do whatever I can to help them out, right? Ms. Bloom's son doesn't seem all that jazzed to have me around, though. Maybe he's really uncomfortable having some stranger suddenly coming in to work out of nowhere...
Bloom: Kitty was the one who insisted. Kitty's helping around the store starting tomorrow. Rinon's been so fidgety ever since I told him about her. He probably thinks I put her up to it. Try to arrange one or two marriages and no one trusts you anymore. Hmph!

Elger: Day or night, this fog is the same. No change whatsoever. Normally, once night sets in, a wind comes by and blows it away, and everything's all clear by morning. But this particular fog just seems to defy common sense. Nothing natural about it. You can never be too careful these days. Anything out of the ordinary is cause for alarm. You be careful on your patrol, now, you hear?

Stella: What brings you here at this late hour?


Stella: I've heard about all the coma victims. Poor Luke, and the others too. I shudder to think that they might not wake up again. You need to be careful too, Estelle. Is that clear? Understand? You mustn't push yourself too hard, or you'll simply break!





Freddy: Out patrolling or something?


Freddy: Mmm, not that I can think of...Hey, old man. Nothing's happened, right?
Melders: Nope. Been pretty quiet.




Freddy: Good luck! If anything does happen, we'll contact the guild immediately.

Crew Mem. Quint: Heh heh, sometimes a relaxing shopping trip is just the ticket.

Crew Mem. Quint: Huh? Yeah, that's me. Can I help you with something?

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Estelle explained that she was looking for a wheat-colored cat.
Crew Mem. Quint: Searching for a lost cat, huh? Must be extra hard on a night like this with all the fog. Sorry to say, I can't help. Haven't seen anything like that cat around here.


Crew Mem. Quint: Yeah, I swear on Aidios Herself that I ain't seen a cat. I just heard about it secondhand.

Crew Mem. Quint: Zosimov, from the same crew. I think he said something about seeing a cat when he was working in the airfield. If you want, I'm sure he'd be happy to provide more details. He should still be on the clock.






Armand: And yet I care not for the glittering sky. For you, my love, are the only star I need to guide me through the darkest nights.

Armand: Hmm...?
Ellie: You're back!
Armand: D-Did you find our ring?!


Armand: Sure, I don't mi...Aaaaaaaaaah! Th-Th-That's the ring! That's it! That's our engagement ring!


Armand: You sure? Yes, I'm ABSOLUTELY sure!
Ellie: I cannot thank you enough for your kindness!




quote:
Handed over Silver Ring.
Armand: Th-Thank you...I...I don't even know how to express how I feel right now.
Ellie: Teehee! We never lost our faith in you. Thank you so, so much. ♥



Ellie: Th-Thank you...Goodness, it's a little embarrassing to hear it said out loud...
Armand: Don't be embarrassed, my love. For no other love has received a stronger blessing. We still have a lifetime of well wishes ahead of us.
Ellie: Armand...
Armand: Ellie...





Ellie: Oh, Armand...
Armand: Ah, Ellie...


Zosimov: Ooooh! Who have we here?

Zosimov: Isn't it obvious? I'm spending a relaxing evening in the woods! Sort of. You see, when you're on a ship all the time, you begin to long for greenery. So sometimes I just like to kick back and relax among the trees like this!





Zosimov: Ohoooo! Ask away.
quote:
Estelle explained that she was looking for a wheat-colored cat.
Zosimov: Ah, looking for a cat!

Zosimov: I certainly did! It was just a bit past noon today. I was offloading some luggage from the ship's hold. Quite an annoying critter, making a fuss and meowing constantly.


Zosimov: Well, 'ship's hold' can't mean too much else, can it? I suppose the ship could try to 'hold' the cat another way, but I doubt that'd end well for the cat OR the ship.





Zosimov: Glad to be of...help. But...Er...Hmm. What to do?


Zosimov: It's just...Let me ask again, to be sure. You're looking for a 'wheat-colored' cat, yes?


Zosimov: Ah, you've guessed? Yes, you are looking for a wheat-colored cat. But...The cat I saw was black as pitch!

Zosimov: I'm sorry...The relevance of that detail didn't strike me until just now. I am certain there's a cat on board, however! Why not take a look anyway? Perhaps your cat has taken a tar bath, or gotten covered in soot somewhere along the way.




Zosimov: Hey, keep going. No reason to stop now! Best of luck to you!
Maybe cut back on the 'greenery' before your next screening, buddy.


Fabree: Oh? And what would that be?

Fabree: Wait. So...You want to go inside the Cecilia? In the cabin?

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Estelle explained the course of events and the results of their investigations, and conveyed that there was a possibility the cat might be on the ship.
Fabree: I see...I do understand, but...I'm afraid I can't give permission to board on my own, however. I'm really sorry, but...you'll have to leave now.

Fabree: Told off nothing! I can't allow what I can't allow. Company policy. No exceptions. Begging won't get you anywhere. Just head on home.

Agreed. First we'll have Kloe encase this nerd in a block of ice. Then Zane can carry him down to the river and huck him in. He'll float all the way to Valleria Lake before he thaws enough to escape.



Fabree: Wh-Wh...Wh-What the...?!

Fabree: W-Well, that is...y-yeah, sure. But, I, I mean...I can't let you in without permission...


Fabree: ☆△=`○☆シ~~!!




Fabree: Uh, I, I...I guess! But, I...Oh, man, this could get me...Look, just for a minute, okay? A-And never tell anyone about ANY of this!


Fabree: Get in, quick!

















Aryll: Myaon?
Kittens: Mya~u!










Ida: Aryll's up and become a mother, heehee.


Ida: Why, but of course! They're as precious to me as grandchildren. Now comes the REAL challenge. I need to come up with the perfect name for each and every one of them.

Ida: No problems there! Leave it to me. Oh, and one last thing before you go! Heehee. It simply wouldn't do to have you on your way just yet.

Ida: Mmmhmm! This is the second time you've helped me. Here! It's only right for you to take this. ♥
quote:
Received Master Beads.
Ida: It's something I've used often when praying. It's very calming. ♥


Ida: Well, then, please take care on your way home.
Aryll: Nya~on.
Kitten: Mya~u.



