Yearning to Give/Story

Part 1

Opening

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Alear[[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]]	This snowy night is beautiful! It makes you want to stare at it until the end of time, doesn't it?
It sure does. It's so exciting that we get to deliver presents to everyone amidst this beauty!				[[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]][[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]]
Hortensia[[Hortensia: Winter's Dearest|]]	Um...
What is it, Hortensia? You look wonderful, by the way.				Alear[[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]]
Hortensia[[Hortensia: Winter's Dearest|]]	Oh, I know, right? Aren't I the cutest winter envoy?! And I was about to say how beautiful you look also, Divine One—wait! Divine Ones? There's two of you?!
Yes. When I arrived at the winter festival, I saw myself from another world...				[[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]][[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]]
Hortensia[[Hortensia: Winter's Dearest|]]	I see. It doesn't appear to be any sort of trick, so I suppose I'll pay it no mind.
Zappy! Good for you! If you minded every detail, you wouldn't survive this winter festival.				Yunakaユナカ
Alear[[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]]	Yunaka! You've come to help us?
As a mysterious winter envoy, I arrived early to figure out how we'll distribute the presents! I've asked the Emblems to help us. We just gotta disappear into the dark and deliver the gifts!				Yunakaユナカ
[[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]][[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]]	We get to work with Emblems?! That is very much like us, isn't it? How nice.
And they can hover in the air! So they're able to place the gifts next to people's pillows without a peep. We tested it and discovered the way to deliver the most gifts—we carry them and the Emblems place them!				Yunakaユナカ
Hortensia[[Hortensia: Winter's Dearest|]]	Huh? Hold on. That doesn't sound like much fun. Is efficiency really the most important thing here? You're saying, all we do is carry the presents in a sleigh, and then wait quietly outside people's homes?
Exactly!				Yunakaユナカ
Hortensia[[Hortensia: Winter's Dearest|]]	No! I want to be the one to bring them to their final destinations! I want to feel the excitement of tip-toeing around, wondering if I'll be seen... And if all goes well, I'll be spotted and a rumor will spread of this year's extraordinarily cute winter envoy!
Oh no... Hortensia is having quite a fit... What shall we do?				[[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]][[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]]
Alear[[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]]	Yunaka's suggestion is great! Though, perhaps all of us, with the Emblems, shall deliver the gifts to their pillows?
Sure! I can play the role of a careless winter envoy and still enjoy myself! Although...I can walk without making a sound...				Yunakaユナカ
[[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]][[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]]	What's that, Yunaka?
Oh, nothing! Just thinking. Now then, ready to get going?				Yunakaユナカ
Alear[[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]]	Yes. Let's go everyone. Winter engage!

Beginning of the battle

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Hortensia[[Hortensia: Winter's Dearest|]]	Now then, to deliver the presents! It's fun thinking about what to give people. I am an amazing shopper!
Hortensia will probably choose wonderful gifts. We should try to do just as well.				Alear[[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]]
[[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]][[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]]	Pickles for Clanne, beets for Framme... And Alfred... Hmm... Dawn will be here soon. We must hurry!

Stage Clear

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[[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]][[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]]	Muscle balm, gemstones, fishing supplies... These are similar to what we gave on the Somniel. Is that OK?
As long as you tie it nicely with a ribbon, it will be special. The gifts are important, but the wrapping is equally so. Believe me, Divine Ones!				Hortensia[[Hortensia: Winter's Dearest|]]
Alear[[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]]	You are amazing as ever, Hortensia! Let's hurry and get some ribbon. And we can tie some around Sommie too!

Part 2

Beginning of the battle

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Eikþyrnir[[Eikþyrnir: Blessed Strength|]]	Carrying gifts to the rooftops is good training. I shall deliver as many as I can.
Being a winter envoy is a big job. I have to be sure not to get lost.				Shez[[Shez: Snowfield Envoy|]]
Fomortiis[[Fomortiis: Dark of Night|]]	Lyon... You will pay for making me take part in this foolishness.

Stage Clear

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Eikþyrnir[[Eikþyrnir: Blessed Strength|]]	Ah, so my next present is to be delivered to the other side of that mountain? All right then. I am off.

Part 3

Beginning of the battle

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Alear[[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]]	Wrapping presents is more difficult than I thought, especially tying the ribbons. Err, the bows get all twisted! No, no, Sommie! Don't play with the ribbon!
Ivy's, Rosado's, and Goldmary's gifts are all wrapped! Mmhmm... So cute! I must say, these gifts and their wrapping are top notch!				Hortensia[[Hortensia: Winter's Dearest|]]
[[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]][[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]]	I managed to finagle mine into shape. I hope everyone is happy with their gifts. Oh, I see more winter envoys...
Walking in the snow like this will be good training.				Shez[[Shez: Snowfield Envoy|]]
Eikþyrnir[[Eikþyrnir: Blessed Strength|]]	My body is just warming up. The true challenge will be delivering the gifts all the way to their destinations.
Wretched creature... How will you deal with this rage and indignation?				Fomortiis[[Fomortiis: Dark of Night|]]

Ending

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Alear[[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]]	We did it! Somehow we managed to deliver all those presents to our friends from Elyos before sunrise.
Hmm... I'd say we passed, but barely. We are supposed to deliver gifts to Heroes from other worlds too... Next time, be prepared for it to be much busier than this.				Yunakaユナカ
Hortensia[[Hortensia: Winter's Dearest|]]	Oh? We have to do this more than once? Isn't that asking a little too much from a winter envoy?
Heheh, oh Miss Hortensia... Maybe now you understand how important efficiency is?				Yunakaユナカ
Hortensia[[Hortensia: Winter's Dearest|]]	OK, I get it! Next time, I won't worry so much about having fun!
Hm, there is still a present behind you, Hortensia. It looks like it's the last one.				[[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]][[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]]
Yunakaユナカ	Did we forget to deliver it?! At least there's still time before sunrise. Let's check who it's for...
Oh, we don't need to deliver it. It is... for my father. Every year in Elusia I gave him a present during the winter festival. He stopped accepting my gifts when the Fell Dragon enthralled him, but I still enjoyed getting them. I thought I'd get one for him this year too, even if I can't give it to him...				Hortensia[[Hortensia: Winter's Dearest|]]
Yunakaユナカ	Oh Hortensia...
I understand how you feel. We also got a present for our mother who has passed away in our world...				[[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]][[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]]
Hortensia[[Hortensia: Winter's Dearest|]]	You did? It makes sense... Just because she is gone, doesn't mean you don't want to give her something.
Undelivered gifts, huh... You are blessed to have had someone you care that much about. I...don't have anyone like that. I know there are other Heroes who must feel this way. There is an altar in the corner for this very thing. They say if you wrap the gift in flame at the altar it'll make its merry way to its intended recipient.				Yunakaユナカ
Alear[[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]]	Won't that burn the present you worked so hard to get?
Yes. But legend says, this'll allow the present to lose its form and travel to another world.				Yunakaユナカ
[[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]][[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]]	I see... They do say that fire is what connects this world to the next, after all. If this ritual exists, then we should try it. What about you, Hortensia? Will you try?
Hmm... I do feel like it is a waste to burn it. But... If there's a chance it will reach Father, then I will try too.				Hortensia[[Hortensia: Winter's Dearest|]]
[[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]][[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]]	In that case, let's head over. Can you lead us to it, Yunaka?
Of course! I know your sentiments will reach them no matter what.				Yunakaユナカ
Alear[[Alear: Gifted Dragons|]]	Thank you, Yunaka.
Your present is on its way, Father. If you don't accept it this year, I'll be so mad. Happy winter festival, Father...				Hortensia[[Hortensia: Winter's Dearest|]]

Extra

Opening Supplement

English・Japanese

Eikþyrnir[[Eikþyrnir: Blessed Strength|]]

For the winter festival, we are to leave presents for others by their pillows? Hm. I want to leave something for my sisters. But I wonder if I will be able to choose the right gifts. For Níðhöggr, maybe the fruit she's always eating. For Hræsvelgr... some medical blades? Hm... Is anything like that in this bag? And about Heiðrún and Ratatoskr... This could be a challenge.

Ending Supplement

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Níðhöggrニーズヘッグ	Hold a sec! I woke up and had a mountain of fruit next to my pillow. What's that about? Heheheh. Lucky me! But why? *hic*
Níðhöggr... Of course, you're already intoxicated on the morning of the festival. You are not the only one who had a visit from a winter envoy. I had scissors next to my pillow. They looked sharp.				Hræsvelgrフレスベルグ
Ratatoskrラタトスク	I had a cute stuffed animal next to mine! It's about the size of my tail. It's sooo soft!
There was a pretty cup next to mine. Perhaps it will be useful for sharing my nectar with others.				Heiðrúnヘイズルーン
Níðhöggrニーズヘッグ	Whoa! The perfect gift for everyone! These winter envoys sure know their stuff, eh?
I believe they must know us...				Hræsvelgrフレスベルグ
Ratatoskrラタトスク	Oh! Could it be...
Ratatoskr, stop!				Hræsvelgrフレスベルグ
Ratatoskrラタトスク	Wh-why?
The identity of the winter envoys are meant to remain hidden. You mustn't say the name aloud.				Heiðrúnヘイズルーン
Ratatoskrラタトスク	O-oh... That was close! I guess miracles do happen the night of the winter festival!
What do you suppose Eikþyrnir received?				Heiðrúnヘイズルーン
Ratatoskrラタトスク	Let's ask him! Where do you think he is?
Come, Níðhöggr. Quit your stumbling.				Hræsvelgrフレスベルグ
Níðhöggrニーズヘッグ	Heheheh... Oh, winter envoy! You better come next year too!
Hm. They seem to misunderstand. But, as long as they're happy, I will count this a success. Seeking advice from others proved beneficial from the sounds of it. My mission as winter envoy is complete. I must change quickly...				Eikþyrnir[[Eikþyrnir: Blessed Strength|]]

Scenario
Paralogue 104 ←	Paralogue 105	Paralogue 106 →
Winter Festival
2023 ←	2024	—

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