Ritta/Stories
Ritta spots Alk and co. while they're off exploring the Kaleidoscope, warning them of a trap. She ends up joining their group to act as a scout, leading them to a place where a mysterious treasure chest. As they open up, it turns out to be an elaborate prank orchestrated by Ritte. She takes a great liking to the party's exaggerated reactions.
Light: Hmmm. Awfully quiet today, isn't it? Where are all the monsters?
Alk: Yeah. This might be a good day to try delving a little deeper than usual.
Adventuring Girl: Wait, don't move!
Adventuring Girl: It's really dangerous over there! See?
Alk: That was close...
Light: Those are some sharp eyes you have. Who might you be?
Ritta: My name is Ritta! I'm a professional scout!
Ritta: You do know what a scout is, don't you?
Stella: A scout is a person sent out to survey the land and perform reconnaissance. Am I correct?
Ritta: Yes, yes! That was perfect. It's my job to spot dangerous situations from afar- and prevent them, of course.
Ritta: We scouts are a must-have on any adventure!
Ritta: Well... Shall we get going?
Ritta: Today I'm offering a special deal! You can avail yourself of my scouting services for FREE!
Ritta: Normally I'd charge quite a hefty fee for this, but... today's your lucky day!
Light: What do you think?
Alk: It can't hurt! Show us the way, Ritta.
Ritta: Good news, good news! I've spotted a deposit of high-quality elemental ore over in that direction!
Alk: Wow, our luck is really amazing today. First we get a guide for free, now this!
Ritta: Hehehe. Don't stop there, keep the compliments coming!
Ritta: People often say that scouts are uncool, or boring. They look down on us... but the truth is we're very, very useful!
Alk: Oh my... That is an enormous amount of treasure!
Stella: There is even a treasure chest as well.
Ritta: Oooh, there's sure to be good stuff inside! Open it, open it!
Alk: Odd that there's just one chest here... Hmm.
Alk: Ahh! Wh-what on earth is this?!
Ritta: HEHEHE! That's what we call a jack-in-the-box! Surprise!
Ritta: Oh man, you should have seen your reaction! I love it when a prank goes off perfectly!
Alk: A prank? I figured it was a trap or something- you know I thought I was about to die, right?
Ritta: O-oh. Sorry! My bad, whoops. Totally. I apologize. Really.
Alk: That's an unconvincing apology if I've ever heard one. Why did you go through all this trouble? Are you that bored?
Stella: Is all this treasure also yours, Ritta?
Ritta: Hehe. I'm sorry, that reaction was just so... fresh! That might be my favorite one so far!
Ritta: Uh-oh. Danger spotted in the distance. But no worries!
Ritta: Ritta's got the solution ready to go! A handcrafted, special item that solves any problem! What is it, you ask?
Ritta: Why, a BOMB, of course!
Ritta: And that concludes my tour of the day. Great work, everyone!
Alk: That was certainly an eventful day... but a pretty good one overall, I think!
Adventurer: Hey, you're that scout girl, aren't you? Are you still working for the day?
Adventurer: If you don't have any jobs lined up, I've got one tomorrow you could do. Could you help me? No pranks, though, please and thank you.
Ritta: Actually, I have plans tomorrow! Find someone else to do it!
Light: Are you sure that was oaky to do?
Ritta: Yep, yep! Reason being, those guys are a TOTAL bore to prank. ZERO reaction.
Ritta: But you guys... Now those are some faces that I want to see! All freaked out, eyes wide open- that was great!
Ritta: Anyway, if you ever need any scouting done, you know who to call! I offer complimentary pranks as well, of course.
Light: We could do without the pranks, to be honest...
Alk: Or maybe just cut down on the pranks where I think I'm about to die? Not a fan of those ones.
Alk and co. bring Ritta along to a coastal area, but before they realize it, Ritta disappears. They then hear a voice asking for help, but when they check it out they are attacked by a monster. However, that monster is actually Ritta wearing a costume, much to Alk's chagring. Later, Stella tries to imitate Ritta and pull off pranks of her own, vowing to get better.
Ritta: Oh my gosh, it's the sea! I love the sea.
Ritta: So, what'll it be for today? Where do you want me to scout?
Alk: Oh, actually we didn't call you here for work. You've been helping us so much lately, we felt that you needed a break!
Ritta: A,,, break? Really?
Ritta: I didn't expect that!
Ritta: Let's have a good time, then!
Alk: Ahh... Sitting around and doing absolutely nothing is the best...
Light: What's the matter, Stella?
Stella: Ritta is missing.
Ritta: Ahh!
Light: She's over there, hurry!
Alk: A monster? What's it doing all the way out here?
Alk: It's coming!
Monster?: A monster? You expected a monster...
Ritta: But it was actually me, Ritta! Haha, this is a handmade suit of mine!
Alk: Oh come on...
Ritta: Huh? That wasn't as good a reaction as before...
Ritta: Are you... actually angry or something?
Alk: I was really worried about you there- I'd prefer it if you didn't do stuff like that...
Ritta: You were... worried about me?! Oh my, I'm blushing!
Alk:
Ritta: Yep. I had to take a lot of money out of my food budget to buy the materials, haha.
Alk: Huh?! You've gotta get your priorities straight!
Alk: Well, I suppose that's it for today. Should we get going?
Ritta: Yeah! Thanks so much for today. I haven't had this much fun in a while!
Monster?: Groar!
Monster?: Groar, groar!
Ritta: I know it's you, Stella.
Stella: Oh. You saw through my disguise.
Stella: That was payback. For your previous pranks.
Ritta: Hahaha! Oh man, that's hilarious. You're really something, Stella!
Ritta: So that is what it feels like to GET pranked. Huh!
Stella: Yes, you got pranked.
Ritta: It wasn't a bad effort! But... you've got a long way to go. Your pranking skills need honing!
Ritta: Don't worry- Ritta's here to teach you the ropes. I'll show you a REAL prank, so watch carefully!
Stella: Understood. Please show me.
Light: But don't go getting TOO good at pranking. Please.
Alk: I'm not sure my heart could handle that...
Ritta: Okay, Stella, let's practice screaming for help!
Ritta: Ah.
Ritta: Again! But this time, with more feeling! Like this!
Ritta: Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
Stella: Aaaah.
Alk: Aaaaaah!