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Long and Far (Part One)

Sports Field

That's enough practice for one day. Don't forget to do your cooldown stretches.
Students
Okay!

Man, I'm beat. Maybe I'll head back to the dorm and grab a nap.

Excuse me, Leona! I wondered if I could trouble you with a request...

Long as it doesn't bore me to tears.

Erm... I take it that means you'll hear me out? Thank you so much.
Lately my passes are often off target, and I'm dropping the disc a lot too.
I was wondering if you could give me some drills to increase my control. I'd really like to minimize my mistakes.

That's all? Don't sweat that stuff. Later.

I...er, wait. I could really use some specific advice!
???
Huh?
?

You takin' the bus into town?
Spelldrive Club Member A
Yep. You wanna come along or somethin', Ruggie?
Spelldrive Club Member B
That's fine, but you're buying your own grub.

Tch, cheapskates... I was actually wonderin' if you'd pick somethin' up for me.
20 boxes of sports drink powder, to be exact. I know that's a bit of a haul, but it oughta be a piece of cake for the two of you.
Spelldrive Club Member A
No way! Just send some freshmen to pick that up at the Mystery Shop.

C'mon, it's six sorcents cheaper per box at the sports shop in town!
If you guys get it for me, it'll save the club money, and me the bus fare. Two birds with one stone!
Spelldrive Club Member B
That sounds like a you problem. If you're so concerned with saving the club money, just go yourself.

Hmph, I mean I could, but you do still owe me for coverin' your chores last week.
Spelldirve Club Member A
F-fine! We'll get it on the way back!

Glad you came to yer senses. Here's the cash. Same sports drink as always. 20 boxes. Got it?

And you called THEM the cheapskates.

Leona! You heard all that, huh?
I'm not bein' a cheapskate, though. That's six sorcents less PER box. Times TWENTY! That's a huge savings!

That sure is a lot of sports drink powder...
No wonder it has to be by bus. Carrying that much on a broom would be difficult indeed.

Yup. 'Course the great thing about the broom is it's free and you never have to wait for it...
But it's not the best for shoppin' in bulk... In fact, it's pretty much impossible.

Yeah... Trying to fly with a lot of stuff makes it really hard to balance.
Even if you were to magically levitate the cargo, dividing your attention would cripple vour speed.

See, that's what I was talkin' about.

I bet you could manage, Leona. Your broom skills are on a whole 'nother level.

Obviously, but that's not my point.
I'm sayin' that's what I meant when I said not to worry about your disc control, Epel.
You're one of the best first year fliers we've got.
If you get too greedy and wanna do other stuff, your main skill is gonna suffer. Then what good would you be?

Well, I...

Don't get bogged down.
The disk is just a thing. It only takes basic magic to move it.
Keep going to classes and you'll eventually get better.

I see!

Shyeheehee, you're one to talk, Leona. You cut class all the time.

Shut it.

H-haha...ha...

Anyway, back to the shoppin' issue... You oughta handle that yourselves.

What? You don't get it...
Public transportation costs money! And the buses on Sage's Island hardly ever run!
Goin' on broom'd solve that, but then you gotta find a bunch of people to go with if you're buyin' a lot.

Good thing the Spelldrive Club has so many members. Problem solved.

Have you MET the kids who go our school? It's not like they're linin' up to help with errands.

I'd suggest blastcycles, but they're not really suited to moving cargo.

Times like this I wish I knew someone with a car.
Shoppin' for the club would be a breeze, and I could take full advantage of the better prices in town!

...

Most of the adults back home can drive, but I don't think I know any students with a license.

The freshmen are out because they're too young, and it's not like any of the upperclassmen have time to go through the licensing hoops.

It's so useful to have, though. I'd have thought you'd have gotten yours, Ruggie.

Me? Nah, too expensive between initial registration and renewal fees.

How long are you gonna keep talkin' about somethin' you don't have? No one here can drive, so forget about it.
In fact, just forget about goin' into town at all.
Spelldrive is a big deal at Night Raven College. Maybe we aren't swimmin' in cash, but our club is well funded.
We can get everything we need at the Mystery Shop. If you weren't so greedy, we wouldn't even be havin' this conversation.

Tch. Livin' on this island is such a pain.


Long and Far (Part Two)


Seeing as our charter bus got a flat tire the moment we entered the savanna, I was expecting a rather rough ride...
But it's actually been quite comfortable. Perhaps the roads aren't as bad as they look.

Yeah, Leona made it sound like we needed to hold on for dear life...
...but it's been totally smooth. I don't feel carsick at all.

It's a far sight from the last time I came here and rode a regular old bus.
I got bounced up and down the whole time, and kept crashing into the seats and other passengers.
My guess is we owe our comfort to the skill of the driver.
Eh, Leona?

Maybe. You mighta just gotten unlucky the last time.
When did you get your license?Have you been driving long?

Before I enrolled in Night Raven College.
I don't know how it is other places, but it's pretty common to start driving around that age here.

Wow, I'm impressed. You have to study a lot to get a license, don't you?
It's so cool... Until now I never even considered getting a license of my own.
I've always had a driver, plus I thought driving was something only adults could do.

Likewise. When I'm on a job, my manager's usually the one driving me around.
I don't really have the time now, but I would like to get my license one day.
I'd look so dashing behind the wheel of a stylish car, wouldn't I?

Driving sure is a different sort of thrill than flying through the air.

Indeed. Do you think you'll ever get your license, Lilia?

Actually, I think I might have gotten one already...
But I don't remember when or where...

Haha, seriously? You sure can be forgetful sometimes.

Well, not like it matters. It'd be expired by now for sure!

Say, Leona. Where do you usually drive to?
Sunset Savanna is such a great place. I'd love to know your favorite spots.

Ooh, I would too. Maybe some hidden gem that only locals know about?

As luck would have it, we're headed for the most hidden gem I can think of.
The section of Ivory Springs exclusive to the royal family.

Hmph, have it your way. But you still haven't answered Kalim's question.
I know you're not visiting Ivory Springs on the regular.

Sorry to let you down, but I don't have a good answer for ya.
I don't really drive to go places. I drive just to drive.

So you're in it for the journey, rather than the destination.

I guess. It's a nice change of pace.
Most of Sunset Savanna is uninhabited.
Get out of the capital, and it's just the vast savanna spreadin' out all around you.
No traffic lights or stop signs... Hardly any real roads, even.
No need to pick an end point. You can just drive, as long and far as you like.
That's one nice thing about a place like this. And while I'm drivin', my mind is clear.
...Except on days like today, when I'm saddled with a bunch of annoyin' baggage.

But we didn't bring anything with us...

Hey Kalim, look—there's a herd of animals over there.

Ooh! And they've got babies! So cute. Wait, I think I see something moving in the brush...

That'll be predators targeting their prey. Looks like we'll get to see them hunt.

Seems Kalim and Lilia have been sufficiently distracted by the savanna's wildlife.

Good.
...By the way, [MC]. I haven't heard a peep outta the furball.
What's got him so quiet?
Looks like he fell asleep...He's asleep. Look at his belly!

Huh. Well, make sure he doesn't wake up. This drive is noisy enough already.
Man, I love drivin'...alone.
Never thought I'd have to do it with so many passengers.


Long and Far (Part Three)


Never thought I'd have to do it with so many passengers.

If you find it so distracting, you ought to have arranged for a chauffeur.

Easier said than done.
Lest you forget, I am a prince.
If I say I want to leave the capital in a car, that's gonna rope in one of the royal family's drivers.
And those guys are busy enough as it is. You gotta feel for 'em.
So to spare 'em the trouble, I gotta drive myself.
Awfully considerate of me, ain't it? I know, I know. But I'm used to it, so please, save your applause.

You don't fool me for a second. You only took the car to get rid of Neji.
Though I can believe you're used to this.

C'mon, give me some credit.

Come on, yourself. Consider this: why didn't any of us know you can drive?
Sage's Island is rather small. If you went for a drive there, someone would be bound to see you.
Just like we sometimes see Professor Crewel driving that red classic car of his around.
That means you polished your driving skills here in Sunset Savanna, doesn't it?

Beats me. Think whatever you want.

You're such a lazybones, but you offered to drive without any hesitation. Driving must be a true passion of yours.
Which begs the question: why have you refrained from ever getting behind the wheel on Sage's Island? Unless...
You don't want people bothering you for rides! How horrid, pretending you can't do something you're fully capable of.

I don't know where you got that idea... I haven't been hidin' anything.
Oh, if only I had access to a car on Sage's Island, I'd happily drive all my fellow club members into town.

I don't believe that for a second. By the by...

Sorry, ain't got time to chat anymore. You lot better get ready to get out.
We're almost there.
Sunset Savanna - Arena
After winning the Bead Brawl...

Haha! When you said there'd be a victory parade, this is not what I was expecting!
This was such a great festival!

It sure was. What a fun trip we had!
And the memories will last a lifetime... Including this nice drive back.

Our victory was a thing of beauty. Shame things had to end so...messily.

That's enough. Pipe down, all of ya.
Time to put this borin' festival in the rearview!

It's really coming down. Little rivers are forming all over the savanna.

The rainy season's in full swing. Things are gonna look a lot different 'round here.

Huh, wow. But the Bead Brawl sure was fun! Sunset Savanna is such a great place!

Indeed. Though I had my share of disappointments, overall I enjoyed my time here.

The palace guards we fought in the final sure were something. Really felt like we got a sense of this country's traditions.

...

Hoo boy, look at that huge puddle up ahead.

It's right in our path. Perhaps you ought ease off the throttle, Leona.

It's getting a lot closer...
Leona, hit the brakes!

...
Huh?!
Gah!!!

What are you playing at, plowing right into the puddle?! That was terrifying!

Haha! Nice one, Leona. Takes a lot to surprise me, but you pulled it off.

Did you see all that water go flying? And some of the mud even splashed on Vil's face! Haha!

It isn't funny! My make-up is ruined!

Don't get bent out of shape. I bet Sunset Savanna mud's got some sorta beautifying benefits.

What about the rules of the road?!
You followed all the best practices behind the wheel yesterday...
But you've no shred of etiquette now!

Rules, best practices, etiquette...?
Thought you all said I didn't know anythin' about that stuff.

What, you mean back when you invited us on this trip?

Don't tell me you've got some chip on your shoulder because of that!

Not at all. Just sayin' you nailed it.
Givin' the Sunset Warriors guardian lessons, old customs, the stubborn old men that cling to them...
I ain't got the patience for any of it!
Gah!!!

Ahaha! That one sent the animals scattering! This is fun!

Wow... I...I've never been in a car veering all over the place like this...
My heart is pounding! This is so fun!

Leona! Would you mind not taking your stress out on us?!

Pfff...haha! You should see your faces! Ah, I needed that.
I've always liked cars because they let ya get away on your own...
But I guess drivin' with loudmouth passengers once in a while ain't so bad either.


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