Naska/Stories
Alk and co. encounter a woman named Naska, who exposes a street gambler to be a swindler. After the incident, she invites the group for a drink before deciding to join them on a whim.
Light: What's going on here?
Alk: It looks like a show of sorts.
Naska: You thought you could deceive THE Naska Etranger? Tsk, tsk... That was your first mistake, my friend!
Naska: Not to mention your sleight of hand was WAY too sloppy. What is this, amateur hour?
Swindler: Grr...
Naska: Don't tell me you're about to tuck tail and run—the REAL game's only just begun!
Naska: ...Isn't that right, folks?!
Crowd: Yeah! You tell him, Naska!
Naska: If you TRULY fancy yourself a gambler, you won't run, will you? Or are you too chicken to play without your lousy cheats?
Swindler: Hmph... Fine! You're on!
Naska: That's the spirit!
Naska: Hmm... Let's see. You there! Catch!
Stella: A coin?
Naska: Yup! If the goddess is on top, that's heads. If it's a number, that's tails.
Naska: That's all there is to it! So... heads or tails?
Swindler: Are you nuts, lady?! There's no strategy involved here whatsoever— it's 100 percent luck!
Naska: EXACTLY. That's what makes it all so THRILLING, right?
Naska: I think it's gonna be tails, by the way. I'll let you choose first though. Well? What's it gonna be?
Naska: I'll even go all in with my money too! The bigger the stakes, the greater the thrill!
Swindler: You're goin' all in... on a fifty-fifty?!
Swindler: You must be out of your mind if you think I'd participate in your crazy games!
Naska: Folding already?
Naska: That's fine—it's no fun unless both of us are into it, you know what I mean?
Crowd: Aww, seriously? Boo that man! Booooo!
Naska: Now, now, everyone. And what was the verdict, by the way?
Stella: The goddess. Tails.
Naska: Nice.
Naska: Say, you folks wanna grab some lunch? Us otherworlders gotta stick together, right?
Naska: To new friends!
Light: Why did things end up like this?
Naska: It's all thanks to lady luck, of course!
Alk: I'm impressed. How did you figure we were from a different world?
Naska: Call it a hunch. You guys just had a different vibe, you know?
Naska: But I seriously can't believe this rabbit used to be some kinda hero! And your whole journey sounds like it's been full of thrills so far!
Light: You believe me?
Naska: Of course! I mean, this makes things way more fun, doesn't it?
Naska: Say... Do you think I could join you guys on your journey too?
Stella: You're more than welcome to join us.
Naska: All right!
Alk: You sure you don't need some time to think about it?
Naska: Nope. Lady Luck hasn't let me down so far!
Naska: And you can count on me—Naska Etranger's a safe bet every time!
When Naska sees Alk and the others having a hard time reaching the underwater World Flipper, she decides to take matters into her own hands. After a series of bets with an unruly pirate crew, Naska manages to procure a ship for the party.
Naska: We're finally here!
Naska: Seriously though, what are the odds I'd find a way home like this?
Grandpa: Hngh... My back!
Grandpa: You may have saved Amelia's life, but don't expect these old fins to help you every time!
Naska: Sorry, Mister Mermaid! We'll be going by ship from here and out of your gills in no time!
Grandpa: You'd better! I'll send one of the younguns for you... but pack light!
Alk: Having a World Flipper completely submerged underwater sure is inconvenient...
Stella: I'm worried about his back.
Naska: *sigh* If only they had a ship...
Naska: Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
Alk: No?
Naska: Yoohoo! You boys wanna play a game?
Pirate: Huh?
Naska: If you win, I'll do ANYTHING you say! How about it?
Pirate: ...We're listening.
Pirate Captain: Tails!
Naska: Heads.
Stella: Heads.
Pirate: Aaargh!
Pirate Captain: Grr... What foul beast have you brought upon me ship?!
Pirate: Y-you're the one who said you'd take her on for us, Captain!
Naska: Sounds like it's time to up the ante! Double or nothing—what do you say?
Naska: Seeing as you lost, I'll even let you choose what we play next. Surely you're over cards and dice by now.
Naska: Well, what's it gonna be? Another coin toss? I'm game for anything!
Pirate Captain: Grr... GREE... GRAAAAAAH!
Pirate Captain: Enough games—draw yer swords, men! Don't let 'em leave this ship alive!
Naska: Hmm... So THIS is how you wanna play, huh?
Alk: That's our cue, guys!
Pirate Captain: Huh?
Grandpa: So THIS is the crew of scallywags that captured my Amelia, eh?
Naska: Can you guess why I wanted to play out at sea now?
Naska: One. Last. Game. Your call.
Pirate Captain: *gulp* H-how about a coin toss?
Naska: A little late for that.
Alk: Did we really just get a boat?
Stella: You're incredible, Naska.
Naska: Eh. It was pretty obvious we'd win about halfway through.
Naska: The thrill of a REAL gamble is so much more—the thrilling highs, the risk of losing it ALL! You know?
Grandpa: Naska! Is it really okay for me to sail this thing? The ship will move if I use the rudder, right?
Grandpa: ...I've always wanted to sail a human ship! You must teach me the ways! Come, come! Quickly!
Naska: Calm your gills, Gramps. This ship isn't going anywhere.
Grandpa: Oho! That must be the mast! It's what carries the sails! Did you know that?
Naska: Yeah, yeah.
Naska: I play my cards right with you guys... maybe I'll find something ACTUALLY worth going all in on someday!
Naska: ...And you can trust me to put my money where my mouth is!