Alphecca: Wow, this place is gorgeous!
Pretty waters, beautiful trees. Alphecca enjoys the vibes.
Alphecca: So different from my kingdom. Isn't this exciting!?
MC: Pretty!
Alphecca: Yes! I see a tourist-based planet must have lots of nature. How would I go about setting up my lands for tourism...?
Obsidius: Aren't we here so you could stop thinking about your kingdom?
Alphecca: Oh, right! Taking time off is hard.
MC: I know that feel... / Let's look around!
(AB) Obsidius: Same! Lots of academics I know do what they love for a living.
Obsidius: Let's enjoy Aques, okay?
Alphecca: Indeed. I'll do my best in my own way.
Obsidius: You'll get used to it. Have you left your planet before?
Alphecca: Yes, lots of times for work...
Alphecca seems to be remembering something.
Alphecca: Most of it was courtesy calling. I've even been to Japan, but for work things all scheduled beforehand. I couldn't take my time to look around, sadly.
MC: Oh...
Obsidius: Yeah...welp, let's enjoy the hell out of this trip then! Check out all the things! (throws arm around Alphecca's shoulders) I already looked into this place for personal reasons, so I can just kinda sorta guide you around a little.
Alphecca: Wonderful! I'm so excited!
Alphecca: Where does the town's water come from anyway?
Obsidius: Exposition time! It's all fresh water! The ocean's like 100 km downstream the nearest river and the nearby water is affected by the landscape. Know how water collects underground?
MC: Uh, something something underground layer / Nope!
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(C) Obsidius: Ha! I like your honesty!
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Obsidius: Underground aquifers just like on Earth and Suseft! Hard layers underground that rain water collects on top of. And the land around here is really tough.
MC: Ooh, so that's why there's so much water / what
(BC) Obsidius: Oops, getting into shop talk there. Hang on, I'm almost done.
Alphecca: How is that relevant?
Obsidius: Remember how I said water collects underground over hard rock layers? Around here, those layers aren't that deep so it stays near the surface. Low risk of flooding around here, by the way.
Alphecca: Ohh. (nods)
Obsidius: I went on a bit there, sorry about that. Think it helps with sightseeing?
Alphecca: Yes, thank you! How fascinating! (looks around) Look at how different everything is compared to my homeland! How fun it is to experience it firsthand! Let us see everything, you two!
Obsidius: Awesome! You could be an awesome academic yourself!
Alphecca: Not a bad idea! Aside from the fact that I can't change jobs out of royalty, haha!
MC: I'm glad he's enjoying himself.
Obsidius: Hey Alphecca, don't wander too far away from us!
Alphecca: Oh yes, right! By the way, do you two smell something that way?
Flowery.
Obsidius: The markets are that way. I think I smell something delish! Wanna check it out?
MC: I think I'm getting hungry.
The party heads over.
Alphecca: You, stall owner. What is that delicious smell?
Stall Owner: Welcome! It's our local specialty, unseasoned grilled serpent! Delicious AND nutritious!
Alphecca: I must try it then! Order for three!
Stall Owner: Coming right up! Sightseeing? How is it so far?
Alphecca: I love it!
Stall Owner: Aww, thank you! You can sit at that table, I'll bring it when it's done.
And so the party sits down.
Stall Owner: Order up! And fruit juice on the house! Our fruit's famous because of the water. That guy sells some if you want any!
Obsidius: Cool! We'll check it out later.
The party talks over food.
MC: Ooh, nice. Haven't I had something like this before?
Alphecca: Delicious and aromatic! We don't have fish this oily back home.
Obsidius: It's good, but now I want booze.
Alphecca: Same! Maybe tonight.
Obsidius: Awesome. Say, haven't I had fish like this before?
Alphecca: You have? Huh. Stall Owner?
Stall Owner: Yes?
Alphecca: Can you show us a live serpent or whatever this is?
Stall Owner: Oh, one second.
Stall Owner brings a bucket.
Stall Owner: Here. You can touch it if you want. Slippery!
Obsidius: Oh, I get it now.
MC: A space eel? Huh.
Stall Owner: Oh. Are you from Earth?
Obsidius: Yeah. You guys know about eels?
Stall Owner: Yeah. We could never cook them right until Earth folks came to show us.
Alphecca: Cultural exchange! How interesting... (reaches for space eel)
Stall Owner: Wait!
Alphecca: Oh!
The space eel slips out of Alphecca's hand and goes into his clothes!
Alphecca: Oh no! H-help!
MC: Hang on!
Obsidius: Wait, hold still!
Alphecca: H-how!? Hahaha!
Stall Owner: That's hilarious! One sec, I'll get it.
Later
Alphecca: Still slimy.
Stall Owner: Wow, they usually aren't that lively.
Alphecca: Sorry about that. Maybe I can start paying you back by buying the bucket of space eels...?
Stall Owner: It's cool! Buy more food tomorrow then. Also check out the Space Roman baths.
Alphecca: Thank you. I promise to come again.
Obsidius: Thanks! Let's check those baths!
MC: Thank you! We'll come again!
Later
Alphecca: Sorry about that...
Obsidius: Eh, all part of the trip!
MC: It's a nice memory / so that's what face you make with a space eel in your clothes...
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(BC) Alphecca: Could you forget that, MC...?
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Obsidius: Okay, baths time!
Alphecca: Oh yes, there is quite a lot of water here.
Obsidius: The water's special too.
Alphecca: How so?
Obsidius: Space magic healing powers.
MC: What?
Someone walks up from behind.
???: Professor Obsidius?
Rakta: Oh, it IS you!
Obsidius: Dr. Rakta!? Why are y--uh, hi. Long time no see, I guess...
MC: Rakta!? / You know him, Obsidius?
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(A) Rakta: MC!? Wow, what a coincidence!
(B) Obsidius: Sorta...? This is Rakta, doctor from the moon city Copernicus.
Rakta: Hello. I'm Rakta Shahryar or something. Salya? I'm also the hero Doktor R from MAHA.
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Obsidius: I know Rakta through my university. He looks after me every year, I guess... (looks away and sweats)
Rakta: (scans Obsidius) Prof. Obsidius from Orient City University, yes? My hospital is contracted to provide medical checkups there, but every year some people skip out on it.
MC: ...did you bail, Obsidius?
Obsidius: N-noooo? Just some conveniently timed field work to do around then. Nothing wrong at all.
Alphecca: Ha! You should probably just go for your own sake, Obsidius.
Rakta: I'm glad you care about health so much! Oh excuse me, I'm a hero and doctor with MAHA.
Alphecca: I am Alphecca, tourist traveling with these fellows.
Rakta: Pleased to meet you! ...wait, that name sounds familiar. AH! Why is a royal VIP--oh wait, you must have your reasons...
MC: Yeaaaahhh...
Obsidius: Welp. What now?
Alphecca: We can fill him in if he knows who I am. Some parts are still confidential though.
Rakta: what?
One explanation later
Rakta: Oh I see!
Rakta grabs Alphecca's hands. He seems happy.
Rakta: May I assist in your relaxation vacation?
MC: wait what
Alphecca: Thank you, but aren't you busy...?
Rakta: Oh! About that. So Aques is both a famous summer vacation spot and health resort. The water has medical benefits.
Alphecca: Obsidius said as much, yes. What kind of benefits?
Rakta: Maybe I should call it a hot spring. It improves self-healing.
Alphecca: It does!?
Obsidius: Right, I didn't get that far.
Rakta: They say it's because the water has high ether concentrations, but that's still being researched. But it works and keeps the people healthy, and that's good but...there are way too few medical facilities here! Nothing for more serious illnesses and injuries!
MC: what / calm down / welp
Rakta: Oh! Excuse me. But yes, I was hired to be a doctor for the tourist season. My hospital does it all the time, I just happen to be it this year. My shift for it ended yesterday, but I'm still personally interested in the magic space water. Now I'm doing personal research at the baths.
MC: oh, that's why you're in a swimsuit / Nice swimsuit! Shiny, healthy body!
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(A) Rakta: Indeed.
(BC) Rakta: Thank you! I work out so people can see what healthy looks like! Want to join my workout routine?
Obsidius: Aren't we here for the space baths?
Rakta: O-oh, I'm sorry for getting carried away.
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Alphecca: Oh okay! Join us, Rakta! I've already sent a bodyguard job request to these two, but I'll send one to your agency as well.
Rakta: Thank you, Your Maj--I mean, Alpecca.
Rakta joins the party! Time to share map data.
Rakta: If you haven't visited the baths yet, then how about--
???: HELP
Party: !!
MC: Yelling!? Uh, that way?
Alphecca: Not a lot of people screaming. Charge!
Obsidius: W-wait! ...welp, there he goes.
Rakta: Let's follow him!
Later
Florist: My flowers!
The party finds some slime Monster melting the florist's flowers.
Monster: (blubs in meh) (turns towards party)
Alphecca: What!? MC!
MC: Let's go! / Rakta, the contract!
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(B) Rakta: Right, here! (runs over to Space AirDrop the contract)
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The party transforms!
Alphecca: Charge!
BATTLE START (more happens after)
Obsidius: Miner Charge!
Monster: (melts into the ground)
Rakta: Operation complete. Good work, everyone.
MC: Nice job guys! / whew, we made it...
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(A) Alphecca: You too, MC. Has your command of sorcery gotten better?
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The party checks the area and powers down.
Alphecca: The fiends are banished, florist. Are you alright?
Florist: O-oh, yes! Wow, thank you for saving me! Those Monsters destroyed my flowers!
Obsidius: Yeah, that sucks...
Rakta: At least you're okay. You are okay, right?
Florist: Mostly. They took my apron and here they...
Rakta: Hmm, a burn. Maybe I can prescribe some--
???: wait I have burn medicine that definitely works on people!
Look, it's Theoreol!
Theoreol: here you go, no payment necessary
MC: SUS
Rakta: ...thank you, but are you licensed? I have medical ethics to uphold
Theoreol: uhh...oh, a medical license from this planet? no...but I swear the medicine works. behold. (sends medical notes to Rakta's phone)
Rakta: MAHA's analytical certificate!? Let's see!
Theoreol: I'm glad I still had some I made for some other planet's crisis aid.
Rakta: Looks legit. One last test.
All good! Rakta gives Space Burn Heal to Florist.
Rakta: And done. If there's still any problems, please go to a hospital.
Florist: Thank you! I'll swing by the baths later.
Rakta: But I said the hos--actually, just take care. Anyways, thank you for the medicine. I am hero and doctor Rakta. Are you a pharmacist, strange man in yellow?
Theoreol: not quite, medicine is a side product of my research. I am Theoreol, an alchemist I guess.
MC: Alchemist? The gold makers?
Alphecca: Alchemists still exist!? We used to have alchemist researchers ourselves. Theoreol, is your planet still researching alchemy?
Theoreol: I study it, yes, but my home planet is gone now.
Alphecca: Oh... my apologies.
Theoreol: it's okay! it happened...wait how long ago was it again?
MC: that long ago? / are you that forgetful? / wouldn't you write something like that down?
Theoreol: uhh, in conveniently earth terms that was... 800 years ago?
Party: WHAT
Theoreol: predictable yet amusing! I am quite different from what you define as a person. I am a homunculus, an artificial being.
Obsidius: O-oh. Welp, it's a big universe I guess.
Theoreol: most people won't believe me. anyways, space burn heal delivered so excuse me
Rakta: Wait!
Rakta and Alphecca run forward. They look really curious.
Alphecca: This may be rude but Theoreol, please!
Rakta: Please tell us more about yourself!?
Theoreol: wait what
End of Episode
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