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— Tale of Lunares — 74

Dad!

What are you doing?! Just look at you!

*You said you were done with all of this!*

Oh, Dad...you were thinking about Larkin again, weren't you?

And you are...?

What do you want with Robin?

He's very busy, you know.

Yes, of course. He's over at our workshop.

I apologize for my father. Some days...some days are tough for him.

I'm Aurora. Pleased to meet you.

So you must be the talking butterfly who's really the daughter of the Life Goddess I heard about.

Right... Well, our workshop is on the east side of the marina. Let's head over there.

This is our workshop. Not as busy as it used to be...

I'm sorry about that...whole thing earlier. Dad has been such a mess recently.

Looking at him, you wouldn't guess he's the Chief Pilot here in Port Puerto.

Robin originally came here hoping to work with him.

But Dad just wasn't in a very good place. I felt kind of bad for Robin... Dad was kind of his hero.

Robin was so down...so I told him he could stay here and help in our workshop.

Heh heh. Yeah, well. More like he works in there and takes small breaks to nap. He's pretty...focused.

He tries to get Dad to help him every now and then, but it's just been no good ever since, well... *sigh*

Ah...just, uh...never mind.

Come on in. I'll introduce you to Robin.

HEY, ROBIN! SOMEONE TO SEE YOU!

Before...before what?

So you think an extremely powerful Floatstone would get that ship working?

Let's do it!

We can complete our Floatstone!

I don't think my father is going to help us, Robin. But do you think the airship is ready for this?

Don't ever go into motivational speaking.

Dad had a close friend who would go out with him searching for Terra Nimbus...

But his friend, Larkin... He disappeared in the airship Dad had been fixing up.

Dad hasn't been himself ever since. He won't even talk about Terra Nimbus lately.

We have to be sure the airship can take the...kind of pressure that...

I'm so sorry. Excuse me!

Is there something I can help you with?

*sigh* I'm sorry. I didn't mean to sound so...terse.

I was just...when I was little, I used to watch my dad work on airships here.

This place brings back a lot of memories.

Dad and Larkin would hang out here for hours just talking. Dad was so...happy then.

Oh...nothing.

It's just a piece of the first Floatstone that Dad gave to me when I was little.

Dad made a promise to Larkin and me. He said we'd use this stone to find Terra Nimbus someday.

Looking at it now, there's no way a tiny stone like this could make our big dreams come true.

I used to think it was something special...

Now it's just a reminder of better days.

And the fact that they're gone for good.

Wow...guess I just had a big, sloppy piece of depression pie, huh? Sorry about that.

I don't know. It's just really hard to watch my dad do this to himself. I know what he's going through, but...

at the same time, I have no idea what he's feeling. That probably doesn't make much sense, I know.

My dad and Larkin were such good friends, though. I think that's why he keeps Robin at arm's length.

He's scared of getting too close to someone again. And that's why he won't help with the airship...

Anyway, the world's fate depends on us, right?! No time for feeling sorry. I'll just throw this away...

You want it? It's lost its floating power, you know.

But I don't have any use for it anymore.

I should be thanking you for lending me an ear. I feel a little better now.

It's time to hit the workshop! I think Robin and I are close to getting this one operational!

Maybe the fuel lines?

But we tested it thoroughly. It should be working... Let's take another look at the engine.

We both put everything we have into this, Dad.

What?! OK, sure! Just give me a second!

Do you need anything else over there, Dad?

You think that did it?

It's good to see you back at work, Dad.

Oh. Yeah. That silly thing... I kinda kept it all this time.

Thanks to you!

I always knew you'd help us out, Dad.

Have a safe flight!

Don't listen to him, Larkin. Dad is pleased as punch to see you back home.

That sounds like a great idea.

Seems like you and Larkin have your first project already planned.

Thank you again, all of you.

I'm OK now. Sorry I made you worry.

I can't thank you both enough.

It's all thanks to you!

— Tale of Lunares — 2

Good luck, Robin.

I hope so. I really do.

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Hey there! We're working on getting a few of these parts for the Goddess Ship ready.

Of course! A man named Hughes asked if we could help out.

And by "asked," I mean he requested us to do so in a manner that bordered on haughty and rude.

But he did say we were helping save Reveria...on his way out.

We were expecting some pretty decrepit and rusted- out pieces, but most of this stuff is in good shape!

Some of these pieces look brand new.

Makes me wonder if there's some magic involved here, y'know? Not that I believe in that sort of thing.

Of course! I mean, it is our world we're saving! We should all be thanking you two!

You've both done so much for us! But can I ask you why you're so...invested in Reveria?

Just take it easy, Dad. You don't have to go and start proving yourself to anybody just yet.

A...a wish? Well, I don't know. I mean, I never really think in terms of what I wish...

It kind of goes against my usual way of thinking.

But I suppose I do wish for Robin's safety. And I hope he makes a safe return flight.

I get worried when he's flying such long distances. But as long as Robin's safe and happy, I'm OK.

But I must admit, Dad. This notion of some sort of Lunares Express Flight is an intriguing idea.

Oh, stop, Dad. I'm just looking out for you, that's all.

Anyway, we'll get these parts fixed up and get you two to Lunares. The rest is up to you!

Let me know if you ever need a companion.

As much as I love the smell of oil and machinery, sometimes it's nice to get out in the fresh air!

Just give me a little notice whenever!

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I'm helping Dad with his work.

It's a bit difficult to do the preparations by the moonlight. It's still quite dark.

First Terra Nimbus, now Lunares? You and Robin really like the sky, eh?

I'm going to do all I can now so that I won't have any regrets in the future.

It never occurred to me before that you could fly to Lunares. Isn't that strange? I see it every night but never thought of going there.

You've seen Terra Nimbus and even gone to the other side of Lunares. You're quite the traveler!

You can't get to this ancient island by airship, eh? That's really too bad. Dad will be disappointed.

I saw so many unusually shaped stone statues on Origin Island. Travel by doorway... could really make airships obsolete in the future!

I have a feeling your adventures aren't over yet. Your enthusiasm for adventuring seems to have brushed off on Robin. He's in such high spirits! And seeing him so energetic has inspired me to work harder on my own projects too!