Pioneer Christmas

Please deliver the wrapping paper to the cake shop.

Client:
Naura sisters
Quest:
I came to purchase cake wrapping paper for the Christmas cake, but I'm caught up in some busywork. Can you deliver it to my sisters?
Reward:
500 Meseta

Pioneer 2 city

Naura Sister 1
Hello, [NAME]. Have you heard of the Naura Cake Shop? The shop is run by my two sisters and me... We ran out of paper to wrap our cakes in at the shop. So I came here to purchase some paper... ... But I realized there's some urgent business I need to take care of. So I won't be able to return to the shop immediately. So I thought maybe a Hunters could help me out. I'd like you to hand over this wrapping paper to my sisters. They're located in the Mountain Area. I'm sorry to ask you to help on such a simple errand, but... Will you please help?

Yes

Naura Sister 1
Thank you! Please deliver this!
Narrator
Received the wrapping paper.
Naura Sister 1
Thank you very much for your help. Because it's Christmas, it's been difficult to find anyone who'd accept my request. If I hadn't found you, I would've been in big trouble. Again, thank you.
My sisters are deep in the Mountain Area. It may be a little troublesome, but please do you best.

No

Naura Sister 1
Oh! I'm sorry. ... Could you do something to help me out, please?
Naura Sister 1
Oh, I see... Sorry to be such a bother.
Oh, no, I was invited, but... Well, let's get back to the shop then. *sigh*

If you choose not to help her twice, you cancel the quest.

Approach the group of three Forces.

Mary
Hello, you're [CLASS] [NAME], right? I'm Mary. I teach these children. Now you guys, give a salute to [NAME].
Christopher
Hi, my name is Christopher. Nice to meet you!
Christina
I'm Christina. Nice to meet you!
Mary
Actually, I have a really big favor to ask [NAME]. The destination of the request you took earlier, seems to be in Mountain Area, and I would like you to take us along. ... Oh, you want to know the reason? As a matter of fact, these children have special talents and I'm supposed to teach them. Our purpose is to check the results of their training. We'll never interrupt [NAME]. So, could you please accept this request? Hey, please ask nicely.
Christopher
Taking us along will bring you not hindrance but fun, I bet!
Christina
So, bring us with you!

Yes

Mary
I appreciate your kindness.
Christopher
Wonderful!
Christina
Thanks!

Mary, Christopher and Christina join you.

No

Mary
I see. That's a pity. If you have some trouble in the Mountain Area, we could be of help.
Christopher
At that time,
Christina
think of us.

If you answered "No" and approach them again, you are asked again to take them along.

Mary
Could you take the children?
Guard at Lab door
Do you have any business with the Lab? There seems to be few people here. It's probably because it's Christmas today.
Man
Christmas, it's Christmas! Oh no. I haven't figured out what I should get.
What should I do about my present?
Present woman
Merry Christmas! I'm gathering as many donations as I can to give away to children. Will you help me?

Your inventory appears.

Girl
Ta la la... At last Christmas has come. Are you going out on a date with your love? Ta la la...

The Lab

Researcher
The world is enjoying Christmas... ... But I must put my work first... I still have a lot of research data to deal with. *sigh*
Man at gate
Oh! You're the one the cake girl asked to help out, right? The Teleporter is ready, so you can go down there.
Please keep it a secret though. If they knew that I set it... I'd get into a whole heap of trouble.
Natasha
Do you have any business with the Lab? Today, many people are taking a Christmas holiday. If it's not urgent, you should visit us later.

Mountain

Approach Saint Rappy 1. The screen fades for a while. When it brightens, the party is standing before it.

Saint Rappy 1
...
Christina
Oh? What?
Saint Rappy 1
...
Christina
He says: "Step on the buttons in good order in time to pass this point."

Christina takes a step towards the switches, and points at them.

Christina
He says the area around there will gleam.

Christina turns back.

Christina
Are you ready?

Yes

Mary
There are 3 difficulty levels. Which one will you select?
Mary
Now then, the questions start!

The buttons gleam in a certain order.

Mary
Following this, the countdown begins! Game starts!

Step over the switches that gleamed in the correct order. When you're done, the rocks blocking the way blow up.

?
It opened! Great!
?
I knew you could do it, [NAME].

Approach the Saint Rappy again. The screen fades for a while. When it brightens, the party is standing before it.

Saint Rappy 1
...
Christopher
What? Yeah, yeah.
Saint Rappy 1
...
Christopher
He says: "You can pass here." Let's go!

Approach the first group of Saint Rappies. The screen fades for a while. When it brightens, you see the Forces standing the same way in relation to each other as the group of Saint Rappies.

Teacher Rappy
...
Mary
Now, today is a certain special day. What day is this?
Child Rappy 1
...
Christina
Special day?
Child Rappy 2
...
Christopher
What is it?
Teacher Rappy
...
Mary
It's called Christmas and it's a very nice day we have only once a year.
Child Rappy 1
...
Christina
Christmas?
Child Rappy 2
...
Christopher
Is it delicious?
Teacher Rappy
...
Mary
Various kinds of foods are also prepared. Also, presents, too.
Child Rappy 2
...
Christopher
Really!?
Teacher Rappy
...
Mary
Christmas presents, Christmas cake and roasted...
Child Rappy 1
...
Christina
Say... What?
Child Rappy 2
...
Christopher
I couldn't hear it well. Roasted what?
Teacher Rappy
...
Mary
Roasted turkey.
Child Rappy 1
...
Christina
Roasted turkey?
Child Rappy 2
...
Christopher
What is roasted turkey? Does it taste good?
Teacher Rappy
...
Mary
A turkey is a bird.
Child Rappy 1
!!!
Child Rappy 2
!!!
Teacher Rappy 1
...
Mary
They roast a bird called a turkey over a large fire, for a long time.
Child Rappy 1
...
Child Rappy 2
... ...
Teacher Rappy
... ... ...
Mary
It's not heat that ends in a moment like Foie, but a gradual slow heat that rises and rises.
Child Rappy 2
...!
Christopher
Whoof!
Child Rappy 1
... ...!
Christina
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!
Teacher Rappy
... ... ...
Mary
If you two don't want to become roasted Rappys, you shouldn't approach dangerous hunters.
Child Rappy 2
...
Christopher
Yes.
Child Rappy 1
... ...
Christina
Yes!
Teacher Rappy
... ... ...
Mary
Oh? The one next to you, is a...
Child Rappy 2
... ... ...!?
Christopher
Hunters!?
Child Rappy 1
... ... ...!!!
Christina
Yeow!!!

Approach the first group of Saint Rappies again. The screen fades for a while. When it brightens, you see the Forces standing the same way in relation to each other as the group of Saint Rappies.

Teacher Rappy
... ... ...!
Mary
I won't let you lay a hand on these children!
Child Rappy 1
... ... ...!
Christina
Noooo!
Child Rappy 2
... ... ...!
Christopher
Go away!

Approach the metal bar.

Christopher
She shouldn't threaten them by mentioning roasted turkeys.
Christina
I agree. It ruined a long-waited special day, didn't it?
Mary
Tee-hee-hee. Brace your nerves all the more because it's a special day like this. If you do nothing but just spree, it could lead to a big accident. You guys should also take care, OK?
Christina
Yes.
Mary
What has happened?
Christopher
... ... ... But...
Christina
What?
Christopher
Is a roast Rappy delicious?
Christina
... ... ... Spoiler...

Approach Saint Rappy 2. The screen fades for a while. When it brightens, the party is standing before it.

Saint Rappy 2
...
Christopher
Oh? What?
Saint Rappy 2
...
Christopher
He says: "Step on the buttons in good order in time to pass this point." What? He told us the same thing the last Rappy said.
Saint Rappy 2
...
Christopher
Yeah, yeah. ... Are you ready?

Yes

Mary
There are 3 difficulty levels. Which one will you select?
Mary
Now then, the questions start!

The buttons gleam in a certain order.

Mary
Following this, the countdown begins! Game starts!

Step over the switches that gleamed in the correct order. When you're done, the rocks blocking the way blow up.

?
It opened! I'm impressed!
?
You made it [NAME].

Approach Saint Rappy 2 again. The screen fades for a while. When it brightens, the party is standing before it.

Saint Rappy 2
...
Christina
Well, what?
Saint Rappy 2
...
Christina
He says: "It's been cleared!! I just can't take it!" Guess he's frustrated that you, [NAME], cleared it. Well done, [NAME]!

Approach the first group of Saint Rappies. The screen fades for a while. When it brightens, you see the Forces standing the same way in relation to each other as the group of Saint Rappies.

Observant Rappy
... ... ...
Christopher
That's the sea.
Repeating Rappy
... ... ...
Christina
Yes, the sea.
Ignored Rappy
... ... ...
Mary
Sea...
Observant Rappy
... ... ...
Christopher
That's the setting sun.
Repeating Rappy
... ... ...
Christina
Yes, the setting sun.
Ignored Rappy
... ... ...
Mary
Setting sun? We don't have the sun shining, do we?
Observant Rappy
... ... ... ... ... ...
Christopher
... ... ... That's beautiful.
Repeating Rappy
... ... ... ... ... ...
Christina
... ... ... Beautiful.
Ignored Rappy
... ... ...!
Mary
You ignored me!

Approach the first group of Saint Rappies again. The screen fades for a while. When it brightens, you see the Forces standing the same way in relation to each other as the group of Saint Rappies.

Observant Rappy
... ... ...
Christopher
... ... ... We're at the end of the year, do we?
Repeating Rappy
... ... ...
Christina
... ... ... Yeah, We're at the end of the year.
Ignored Rappy
... ... ...
Mary
I wish you good luck for the coming year.

Approach Saint Rappy 3. The screen fades for a while. When it brightens, the party is standing before it.

Saint Rappy 3
...
Christina
Oh what?
Saint Rappy 3
...
Christina
"Step on the buttons in good order in time to pass this point." ... He said the same thing again! The rules are the same. We must step on the buttons in the correct order in the time limit. If you are ready, let's begin.

Yes

Mary
There are 3 difficulty levels. Which one will you select?
Mary
Now then, the questions start!

The buttons gleam in a certain order.

Mary
Following this, the countdown begins! Game starts!

Step over the switches that gleamed in the correct order. When you're done, the rocks blocking the way blow up.

?
Excellent, [NAME].
?
Amazing, [NAME].

Approach Saint Rappy 3 again. The screen fades for a while. When it brightens, the party is standing before it.

Saint Rappy 3
...
Christopher
Hmm?
Saint Rappy 3
...
Christopher
He says: "That's incredible that you cleared this!!!" I think so, too!

Enter the next field.

Christopher
Definitely! It was a subtle feed!
Christina
Yeah. The "pause" and other elements are no good.
Christopher
Oh no... How can he be an entertainer with that performance!?
Christina
I don't think so...
Mary
Oh? Are you guys trying to become entertainers? I didn't know that.
Christopher
What! Not in the least.
Mary
I have to rethink the curriculum.
Christina
Hey, I mean, no way!!

Approach Saint Rappy 4. The screen fades for a while. When it brightens, the party is standing before it.

Christopher
Maybe you want to say: "Step on the buttons in good order to pass this point." don't you?

You see a close-up of the Saint Rappy's head. A boum sound is heard.

Saint Rappy 4
...
Christopher
She says: "Uh, well, that's right." Given the same direction 3 times, I said that in advance despite myself. Sorry.
Saint Rappy 4
...
Christopher
So, that's it. Are you ready?

Yes

Mary
There are 3 difficulty levels. Which one will you select?
Mary
Now then, the questions start!

The buttons gleam in a certain order.

Mary
Following this, the countdown begins! Game starts!

Step over the switches that gleamed in the correct order. When you're done, the rocks blocking the way blow up.

?
Wow! Great! I got confused halfway.
?
Yes, so did I. I'd never be able to remember it, no matter how hard I tried.
?
Splendid, [NAME].
?
Oh, the record is 4 pts. out of 16. It's the lowest recorded rank.

Approach Saint Rappy 4 again. The screen fades for a while. When it brightens, the party is standing before it.

Saint Rappy 4
...
Christina
Well?
Saint Rappy 4
She says: "Didn't expect you to clear this... I must take off my hat..."
Christopher
She's not taking off her hat, though.
Christina
Hush! I'll feel sorry for her if you say such a thing.
Saint Rappy 4
...
Naura Sister 2
Welcome! Oh, you're not a customer? Oh, you came here to deliver the wrapping paper? Thank you! Can you hand it over to my sister? She's in the back over there.
Can you hand over the wrapping paper to my sister in the back?

Approach Naura Sister 3.

Naura Sister 3
Are you surprised to find a cake shop in a location such as this? Oh? Could it be that your package is... Eh? Our sister asked you to deliver this? She's hopeless.
Narrator
You handed over the wrapping paper.
Naura Sister 3:
Yes, this is what we asked her to get. Thank you for being kind enough to deliver it. Well, let me wrap a present as a token of our gratitude. You could give your girlfriend a nice present... You know, for this long-awaited Christmas.

Select an item. The screen fades for a while.

Naura Sister 3
Finished! Here you are. Your partner will be very happy!
Christopher
Now that you reached the cake shop,
Christina
Your job has ended, [NAME].
Mary
Really, good job today.

You take some steps towards Christopher.

Christopher
I don't think Christmas jobs are so much fun. But Christmas where you spend time together with Rappy isn't that bad. How about that?
Christina
The hours where you were with us... were very enjoyable.
Mary
I had you take these children 'cause it'd help their training. The purpose was achieved. Thank you for your help.

Sparkles surround Mary.

Christopher
... Well, now it's time for us to go.
Christina
Merry Christmas.

Christopher and Christina enter the sparkles, and disappear.

Mary
Merry Christmas. And have a Happy New Year.

Mary enter the sparkles, and disappears as well.

Naura Sister 3
Anyway, I wonder what she's doing.
Naura Sister 2
A thousand thanks for delivering this to us! Hmm... I wonder what she's doing.

Pioneer 2 city

Naura Sister 1
Oh, [NAME]. Good job, today. You were so helpful. I put a reward at the Guild Counter, though it's a small amount. Still, please accept it.
I left your reward at the guild counter. Please get it there.

Claim your reward.

Narrator
Received 500 Meseta.

Addendums

Forces required

If you don't have the Forces with you, you can talk to the Saint Rappy, but you won't be able to understand her.

Saint Rappy
...

Failure

If you fail the first trial...

Christina
That's a pity! Let's try it again!
Mary
Yes, you're next.

If you fail the second trial...

Christopher
It was close... Let's try it again!
Mary
Uh-oh... All right, I'm sure you can do it next time.

If you fail the third trial...

Christina
Oh no! It was so close. Let's attempt it one more time! Next time we'll get there!
Mary
Don't give up! There's only a little more left ahead.

If you fail the fourth trial.

Christopher
... It's only natural that you'd fail at some point.
Mary
If you don't let it get you down, you'll find a way. Don't give up.

Exceptions

If you select an item that is not a present to give to the present woman...

Present woman
Oh, I'm sorry. That's not a present. We can only accept wrapped items, you know, "presents". Sorry to have wasted your time.

If you choose to not give anything...

Present woman
Don't you have anything, that can be a present? Too bad.

Quest Board

Wrapping paper
A combination set of yellow wrapping paper and a blue ribbon.

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