Chapter 38 • Scarabia Conclusion

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Scarabia Dorm

Kalim

All right. Jamil's back in the action, and we're done with our winter break assignments! You know what that means: let's all throw a grand holiday party!

Jamil

Have you considered NOT throwing a party every other day?

Azul	Oh, what's the harm? What could be nicer than a little celebration to commemorate the season?

Jade	The camels are all loaded up with food and drink.

Floyd

And I've got my swimsuit! Can't wait to dive right into that oasis.

Kalim

Then it's time for a parade! Bring on the elephants and peacocks, too!

Grim	Yeah! To the oasis we go!

TWISTUNE

Twistune Dialogue - Join the Parade!
Twistune Start
Kalim	Are you feeling better now, Jamil? Let me know right away if you need a break.
Jamil	Enough, I told you that I'm fine now.
Grim	Let's hurry to the oasis and get this party started! Woo hoo!
Floyd	I'll teach you two how to swim!
Jade	Ha ha. I can hardly wait.
After Phase 1
Pass Azul Don't push yourself too hard, Jamil. You may lean on me if you need to. Jamil I'll pass, thank you. I'd rather not be indebted to you in any way. You should be more concerned about not shriveling to nothing in the desert heat. Kalim Aha ha ha! You're all such good friends now! Grim That didn't sound friendly to me at all! Fail Grim *Huff* *Huff* Man, trudgin' through the desert is exhausting. Jamil No, you merely tired yourself out with your excitement for the feast. Speaking of which, we must hurry, or the ice we brought will melt. Grim Myah! We can't have that! C'mon, you guys! Jamil Where did all that exhaustion go, I wonder?
After Phase 2
Pass Jamil I can see the oasis now. Grim Myah! I can't wait to stuff my face! Kalim Yeah, this is gonna be the best party ever. We're gonna go all-out! Let's race! Last one to the oasis is a rotten egg! Jamil I swear... Where do they find all that energy? Fail Jamil I can't believe you got us lost. Some housewarden you are. Kalim Aha ha, sorry 'bout that! But thanks to you, now we're on track to the oasis! You're the best, Jamil! Jamil I only did it because I didn't want to be lost in the desert with you. Grim Finally, the end's in sight! Watch out, grub, 'cause here comes Grim! Kalim This is it, boys! Let's turn those frowns upside down and get this party started!

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Scarabia Dorm - Eastern Oasis

Kalim

Okay, that should take care of everything. Go on, everybody! Eat, dance, and sing the bad times away! Come on, Jamil. Let's dance!

Jamil

I-I'm good, really...

Jade	They're both quite limber. Have you considered taking dancing lessons from them, Azul?

Azul	I think not. Some things are too tall of an order for merfolk.

Floyd

Let me in on the fun, guys!

???	...eeeyyy! Heyyy...

Grim	Who's that runnin' up from across the desert?

Ace	Heyyy! [MC]! Grim!

Deuce

Are you two okay?!

Grim	Ace and Deuce?!

Ace	Huff, huff* Sheesh, this place is HOT. Feels like summer over here!

What's wrong, guys?

I thought you went home for the holidays.

Ace Uh, I'M the one who should be asking that!

Deuce We did. But we came rushing back when you sent that SOS.

Deuce

Your text said, "Trapped in Scarabia!" Then we couldn't get through to you...

Grim	Oh yeah. I guess I did tell you to contact them. I knew you guys wouldn't be much help, and here you are, showin' up after everything's already solved.

Ace	What?! Look! The mirror gate wasn't open, so we couldn't warp back with magic! We had to take public transportation all the way back to campus!

Deuce

I'm kinda lost here. You guys seem like you're having a good time. I'm not seeing any emergencies.

Kalim

Who's this? Friends of yours, [MC]?

Floyd

Heya, Crabby. Are you here to hang out?

Deuce

Crabby...?

Ace	Yeah, I'm in the Basketball Club with Floyd. Jamil's in the same club as us too, actually.

Kalim

Ooh! Well, then! Any friend of Jamil's is a friend of mine.

Jamil

Again, I am NOT your friend— *Sigh* You're not listening, are you?

Kalim

Anyway, you came all the way here, so by all means, join in the festivities!

Azul	We have pizza and pasta over here.

Jade	What would you like to drink?

Ace	Geh! The Octavinelle boys!

Deuce

What are you doing with them?

Grim	We were in a whooole heap o' trouble while you guys were off schmoozing with your families, y'know. Sit down and I'll tell you all about the Great Grim's exploits!

Ace	What ARE you rambling about? Oh well. I guess as long as you're okay...

Deuce

Yeesh. It's one false alarm after another with you guys.

Aw. You really were worried about us.

Thank you both for coming for us.

Ace	Meh, no big deal. There wasn't much to do at home other than play video games anyway.

Deuce

And it'd be a real jerk move to ignore you after we told you to message us if anything came up.

Grim	You guys just gotta keep up that image, huh?

Kalim

Okay, back to partying! Bring on the food and crank up the music! This is going to be the best holiday ever!

Everyone

YEAAAH!

Jamil

I am surrounded by simpletons.

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