Harlisha/Stories
Stella and Alk make their way to Harlisha's clinic. Stella slumbers away while Alk accompanies Harlisha on a brief herb-gathering expedition. Frustrated that she was unable to provide Alk the proper treatment when he needed it most, Harlisha asks to join their party.
Alk: What's wrong, Stella?
Stella: I... smell something good.
Alk: Oh, huh, you're right… Hmm, it might be coming from that store over there?
Easygoing Shop Attendant: Hello there, would you happen to be customers?
Harlisha: I am Harlisha. Would you perhaps like to come inside my clinic for a moment's rest?
Alk: Erm, we're not really sick or injured or anything at the moment, so…
Harlisha: Hehe, worry not, my clinic accepts even the healthy! The medicine we practice is ...slightly different from what you might be used to!
Harlisha: According to our teachings, the seed of disease is thought to be borne of stress, exhaustion, and stagnation.
Harlisha: And so, the path to healing lies in rest, relaxation, and … well, just feeling good!
Alk: That's a novel approach if I've ever heard one!
Harlisha: Hehe, well if you wish to know more, why not stop by and have a rest?
Alk: Well, now I'm intrigued, so … why not! Plus, taking a short break couldn't hurt.
Harlisha: Excellent, excellent! In that case, please come this wa—Oww.
Harlisha: Ahh, I'm terribly sorry! I'm… I'm such a klutz sometimes…
Harlisha: Well, anyway, please come this way!
Alk: Ahh, that's a really pleasant aroma.
Harlisha: If you feel drowsy, don't hesitate to lie down and have a nap, like miss Stella is doing, hehe.
Alk: Hmm, I might just… go and do that.
Harlisha: Whaat?
Harlisha: Oh, I'm so sorry for yelling like that! It's just... I seem to have run out of the herbs I need to perform my treatments.
Harlisha: I'll head to the nearby ruins to pick some more. Please stay here and rest while I do so!
Alk: Ruins? But... what about monsters?
Harlisha: Nothing to worry about, just leave it to me--- oof.
Alk: That's hardly a sight that inspires confidence.
Alk: Harlisha!
Harlisha: Alk? Is that you? Why did you come all the way here?
Alk: I just didn't feel right leaving you all alone.
Harlisha: I see... It seems that you were the one most in need of my treatment after all!
Harlisha: Well, thanks for coming along, hehe. I'm really fine though, I promise. See?
Alk: The incense you burned... put them to sleep?
Harlisha: That's right. Even monsters need to rest sometimes!
Harlisha: Shall we head inside while they're still napping?
Harlisha: Hehe, well, how do you feel?
Stella: Good morning. Incredible, I feel completely refreshed.
Harlisha: Well that's wonderful!
Harlisha: Unfortunately there wasn't time for me to perform the full treatment on you, Alk.
Alk: You don't have to worry about me. I'm used to this kind of work.
Harlisha: You're all travelers, right? Please—allow me to accompany you on your journey.
Harlisha: That way I could properly finish off Alk's treatment!
Alk: I really appreciate the sentiment, but what about your clinic?
Harlisha: Actually, the contract for this clinic… expires today! So that's no problem.
Harlisha: I usually travel around by myself, looking for people to help with my healing arts.
Stella: Where are you planning to head next?
Harlisha: Rather than the destination, I prefer to focus on the journey. It's an important part of my training to become an even better healer.
Stella: Well, I think Starview Village will be an excellent place to continue your journey.
Harlisha: Starview Village…?
Stella: A place where many people congregate. It will no doubt be helpful for your training. And what's more is…
Stella: I greatly approve of your treatment.
Harlisha: Hehe, I'm very glad to hear that!
Harlisha uses her healing magic to help Alk get some much-needed rest. She muses on the importance of knowing when to take a break every now and then instead of working yourself to the bone.
Alk: Hoo, boy... Here we go again.
Harlisha: Oh no! Is everything all right?
Alk: You don't have to do that—careful! You wouldn't want to cut yourself on the glass.
Harlisha: Don't you worry. This isn't my first time picking up broken pieces like this, and it won't be the last!
Harlisha: In my case, it's because I'm so awfully clumsy. But for you, Alk, it's different.
Harlisha: You're pushing yourself to the brink of exhaustion!
Alk: That's a bit of a stretch, don't you think?
Harlisha: Oh, and you don't even realize you're doing it! This is most troubling…
Harlisha: Alk, are you aware of how hard you're working yourself?
Alk: I mean, I don't do that much... I usually just explore the Kaleidoscope and cook.
Harlisha: You also clean, do laundry, do various errands, and perform item inspections too, right?
Harlisha: To put it bluntly, you're overworking yourself!
Alk: I don't think I'm doing THAT much work.
Harlisha: You're so kind, Alk—so dedicated to helping everyone else.
Harlisha: But it's important that you're dedicated to helping yourself too!
Alk: It's no big deal, really. Someone's gotta do it, right?
Harlisha: You're right. I'm not saying that you should stop everything that you're doing! Especially cooking—that seems to be very important to you!
Harlisha: But sometimes you need to know when to recharge. If you don't learn to say that's enough for now
Harlisha: So please, Alk... Slack off for once!
Harlisha: Just for a few days… or maybe even just today! Forget everything and just relax!
Alk: Fine. I suppose I could take it easy—just for today though, okay?
Harlisha: That's the spirit!
Harlisha: How about I also offer you some of my special healing treatment while we're at it?
Alk: Scented oils? They're so... fragrant... It's nice…
Harlisha: Hehe. One whiff and you already feel relaxed, right?
Harlisha: Okay, close your eyes and relax.
Harlisha: Don't worry... Just leave everything to me…
Alk: I don't think... I'm kind... Or anything like that…
Alk: But if I don't help, I feel... anxious…
Alk: Ngh... H-Harlisha?
Harlisha: Good morning! How are you feeling?
Alk: Whoa... It feels like a huge weight's been lifted from my mind. I must've been pretty tired after all.
Alk: Thanks, Harlisha.
Harlisha: Hehe. I'm just glad I was able to help!
Alk: Is everyone else… asleep?
Alk: I guess we all needed a little extra shut-eye, huh?
Harlisha: Everyone else said the exact same thing when they saw you sleeping.
Alk: Oh, really?
Harlisha: Knowing when not to work hard is often just as important as working hard. Wouldn't you agree?
Harlisha: Some people might scold you for being lazy. But honestly, who cares? Indulging yourself every once in a while is just the greatest!
Harlisha: My dream is to one day bring peace to the whole world with the power of relaxation! Wouldn't that be amazing?
Alk: Ahaha... I think I'd be on board with that, honestly.
Alk: *yawn* Harlisha, would you mind... if I took another nap?
Harlisha: Of course not! I'll make sure to add some more oil to the pot later on then.
Alk: Thank you. But, Harlisha, make sure you get some rest too, all right?
Harlisha: I most certainly will.
Alk: That's a promise... okay?
Harlisha: Good night, Alk.
Harlisha: You truly are a kind person, Alk. Of that I have no doubt.