camp vargas! ~spring happening~ 5-14 "that one area"

[mandytl]

 

Location: Dwarfs’ Mine - Interior

Jack: The pickaxe was… just up ahead, in an area that wasn’t part of our challenge.

I figured Deuce wouldn’t be here after he collected it, but… 

Maybe he hasn't found it yet, deep within the mines somewhere.

Ace: Whoa… isn’t this that one area?

The one where we were attacked by a real ugly monster while searching for magic gems? 

Leona: Hey. Get over here. I found something a little exciting.

Ruggie: Magic gems?!

Leona: Nah. Something that’s no doubt rarer in this place.

Sebek: Wha? Is that… a cauldron?! What’s a cauldron doing this far in the mines?

???: That voice… is that Sebek? 

Deuce: I knew it! Sebek! And Jack, Ace, and all my senpai… 

Grim and Yuu too! Why is everyone…

Jack: What do you mean, why? We came here looking for you.

Grim: You’re lookin sharp! Why didn’t ya come back?!

Ace: You mean you were playing hooky in a cauldron this whole time? Get outta here…

Deuce: Don’t make a sound!

Everyone: Huh? 

Sebek: You ungrateful… We came all this way just to rescue you!!!!

And yet you’re being awfully stuck-up for a mere human!!!!

Deuce: S-Sebek! Can you keep it down? If you shout like that…

Slide… slide, slide...

Deuce: Crap… Here it comes!

Slideslide…

Ruggie: Something’s coming from behind!

???: Mine… belong… me…

Ruggie: What… is that… ?

Grim: Ahh… ahh, ahhh!

Ace: That’s—!!

Faceless Monster: Mine… stone…

Jack: A lantern… pick-axe, and ink dripping from its face…

It’s the monster Deuce was talking about!!

> It’s got a bit of a different color to it…

> Was it always this color?

Grim: This ain’t the time for chit-chat!

Jack: We didn’t run into anything like this until now… Almost like it was hidden in a tunnel somewhere.

Deuce: No good. It’s totally blocking off our exit… We’ll have to fight.

Ace: Wh—are you for real...?!

Leona: Get that “it’s all over” look off your face.

I’ve got some built-up resentment to unleash after all that annoying crap Vargas said.

Floyd: Ahah. Same~!

I’m in the mood to knock a strong guy flat after Remora-chan duped us.

Ace: K-Knock it flat… Do you see how strong that thing is?!

Leona: This is nothing.

Deuce: I’m still worn out from summoning that cauldron… Any further without a gem would be…

> Don’t overdo it. 

> Someone help us!

Leona: … Tch. Damn herbivores. I told you, I’ve got your back.

But if you’re still worried…

Hey, Ruggie.

Ruggie: Hm?

Leona: Raise both arms and start jumping.

Everyone: ???

Ruggie: Uh, what’s the matter, Leona-san? We’re in an emergency, so why…

Leona: Ruggie. I said jump.

Ruggie: ……

……

…...gaaaah!!!!!

Hop hop hop.

Drop, drop…

Grim: Hm? Somethin’ just flew outta the pocket of Ruggie’s jacket.

This glitterin’ rock is…

Everyone: A magic gem???!!

Sebek: W-W-Why, youuuu…!!!

You still have gems up your sleeve at a time like this?!

Jack: Not only that, but they’re way bigger than the one we used at the swamp…

Ruggie: Uuu… my precious magic gems!

You’re awful, Leona-san! The least you could do is keep quiet about it!

Floyd: Remora-chan’s so greedy… I’m like, actually a little impressed.

Enough to rival Azul, really.

Anyway, now we can go all-out on that monster.

Things are getting exciting. Camping on land really is fun!

Faceless Monster: Stone… stooone…

Ruggie: Ugh. To hell with it!

I’m gonna make you answer for the punishment of “my” gem nabbing crimes!

Faceless Monster: Stone, is mineeee!