camp vargas! ~spring happening~ 1-2 "i'll guide them through the perfect camping experience"

[mandytl]

— The first day of Camp Vargas, morning.

Location: Mirror Chamber

Riddle: Are we all present and accounted for?

Silver: Actually, no. Sebek isn’t here yet.

We planned on leaving together, but he insisted on personally escorting Malleus-sama around for as long as time allowed…—hm?

You finally made it.

Pan of Sebek’s outfit.

Sebek: “Surviving in the wilderness will be a trifling matter for one raised in the Valley of Thorns. The Equestrian Club’s in capable hands.”

I will never forget the words Malleus-sama so casually imparted unto me.

Pay close attention to me, Young Master, because I will surely… SURELY!!!

Shepherd the feeble human rabble that make up the Equestrian Club and guide them through the perfect camping experience!

I will meet Malleus-sama’s expectations and act in a manner that doesn't bring shame to his name!

Silver & Riddle: …

Pan of Leona’s outfit.

Leona: What a pain… as if it’s a big deal if someone’s absent.

Pan of Ruggie’s outfit.

Ruggie: Don’t say stuff like that, Leona-san.

They said everyone has to participate. I wouldn’t put it past ‘em to disband us if you dipped.

Pan of Floyd’s outfit.

Floyd: Morniiing, Sea Snake-kun, Crab-chan.

Ace: Uh, Floyd-senpai, those clothes…

Floyd: Oh, these? Stylish, right? I brought them for our camping trip.

I’m super into this label lately ‘cause everything’s so durable and easy to move in.

… Hm? Isn’t that a pretty well-known brand, Sea Lion-senpai?

I recognize Remora-chan’s style too! You guys are real psyched up for this, huh.

Ruggie: Shishishi. You’re looking great yourself, Floyd-kun.

I bought this when I was out getting something for Leona-san to wear!

Leona: The nerve…

You better work hard enough for the both of us in return.

Ruggie: ‘course!

… I mean, you would’ve made me even if I hadn’t snagged this.

Sebek: Hmph. Go into the mountains with that down jacket on and it’ll quickly become useless after being run through by stray branches.

Gear like mine is the standard for those serious about taking on the challenge of camping.

Lilia-sama recommended this raingear! It is, of course, extremely durable; not to mention the waterproof, breathable wet-weather protection it provides!

Leona: Hah. Aren’t we overprepared?

Guess you’d better stick to trembling in your tent in fear of the mountains the entire time.

Sebek: Why you…!

Jack: Hey, Sebek. It’s been bugging me, and… —you sure it’s all right to wear something besides your gym clothes?

The same goes for Ruggie-senpai, Leona-senpai, and even Floyd-senpai. The four of you stand out too much.

Floyd: What, you got a problem? I’m the one who decides what I wear.

Jack: Uh, no. No problems here!

I was just wondering since the guidebook says to “wear something comfortable on the day of”.

Leona: That doesn’t mean it’s set in stone. This look is good enough in my book.

Sebek: Hmph. I felt the same.

Vargas-sensei finding no fault in our actions is plenty of proof that we’re in the right.

Ruggie: For real. I thought everyone would look all geared up like us.

It’s three whole days in the mountains, man. Our gym clothes are too thin to be efficient.

Epel: That’s true… I didn’t think that far ahead.

Silver: I see. It really doesn’t specify “gym wear” anywhere in the guide. Well done in pointing that out, Sebek.

Sebek: Heh. You simply lack self-awareness.

Vargas: Looks like we’re all ready.

All right. You ready to head for Mt. Dwarf?

Deuce: Uh. Did he just say Mt. Dwarf…?!

Ace: For real?!

Vargas: O Dark Mirror! Show us the way to Mt. Dwarf!

Location: Dwarfs’ Mine - Silent Woods

Ace: So this is what the Headmaster meant by a “certain” mountain.

Deuce: I can’t believe we’re here again...

Floyd: What’s up, you two? Been here before?

Deuce: Yeah. Just this one time… with Yuu and Grim

Floyd: Hmm. You’ve got weird taste to wanna be in the middle of nowhere.

Maybe you’re like Jade? Super into mountains and stuff.

When I told him I was going camping…

He complained the whooole time about how the Mountain Lovers Club’s ‘sposed to be a sports club too.

Wanna take him mountain climbing next time?

Ace: Uh, well… about that… we’d better not… hahahah…

… I mean, besides, it’s not like Deuce can keep up.

Phhth. You gotta hear this, Floyd-senpai. Last time we were here he was scared out of his mind!

Deuce: No, I wasn’t. Grim and Yuu were way more terrified than me.

Ace: Well, that sounds about right. Remembering how it scared the pants off Grim still makes me smile—

???: Heeeey!

Ace: Uh, does that voice sound familiar to you?

Deuce: Whoever it is, it’s headed this way.

Grim: What took you guys so long?! I’m not gonna wait for ya forever!

Ace & Deuce: GRIM?!

> Good morning!

> We waited a long time!

Ace: You brought Yuu with you?!

Deuce: What’re you two doing here?

Grim: We’re in charge of recordin’ this trip, duh.

Ace & Deuce: Recording?

Crowley: I asked for their help.

Their job is to document your progress while you’re tackling those challenges with the Ghost Camera.

Grim: Here we are, the talented, awe-inspirin’ cameraman Grim-sama and his assistant Yuu.

We’re gonna snap everything, even when ya mess up!

Ace: Dammit… you arrogant little--

Crowley: And, upon Vargas-sensei’s request…

I talked to the ghosts at Mt. Dwarf and enlisted their assistance!

Ghosts: How’s it going~.

Vargas: Thank you, Headmaster.

Crowley: Why, I’m glad to help. For I am exceedingly gracious, after all!

Grim: Those ghosts are lookin’ a little familiar…

Vargas: Good. Now that all the competitors have assembled…

We can commence with “Camp Vargas”.

Before you start all-out tackling your challenges though, there’s something I need you to do. Which is...
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* The "sea lion" Floyd uses here is actually a "stellar sea lion", but for flow I'm going to use a more generic term. The anglerfish has a more specific species also, namely, the "atlantic footballfish".

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