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odorekijin“Bradley’s Recreation Course”
chapter one
[Cathedral in Ruins]
Bradley:What could be so interesting ‘bout that bag for His Royal Highness to hog it all to ‘imself, hm?
Arthur: Oh, it’s you Bradley!
I was just looking through the toys everybody brought from the Manor for Sif. I don’t know which one I should take to play with them.
Bradley: Toys for that fae, huh…
Balls, dolls… I’ve seen our southern munchkin take this earlier, an’ I’m pretty sure Sage played around with that one too.
Arthur: Oh... Could it be that they got tired of playing with toys altogether?
Bradley: Seems like it, though I ain't too sure they even know what boredom is, much less what it's like.
Arthur: Now I really don’t know what I should do to entertain Sif…
Perhaps we could explore the forest nearby, turn it into an adventure of sorts… We could even make grass whistles along the way…
Bradley: A whistle outta grass? Well, I didn’t know our crowned head was a cheeky rascal who knew how to spice up his grand adventures.
Arthur: Haha, guilty as charged—I had energy to burn as a child. I, too, would get scolded for my unruly attitude.
Would you know, by any chance, some game or activity I could take inspiration from? I’m all ears for suggestions.
Bradley: Hah? You do realise who yer askin’, yeah?
I know all sortsa games to keep the drinks goin’ among adults, but that ain’t exactly what yer lookin’ for, ain’t it?
Arthur: Indeed. I’m aware that this may be outside of your field of expertise, however…
Your suggestions always seem to spark new ideas I would have never considered in the first place.
It may be beneficial for me to give your input some thought, if any, before returning to Sif.
Bradley: Hmmm…
A’ight, fine, I’ll do you this favour. Keep yer ears an’ peepers peeled, yer highness, I’m gonna teach you how kids have fun ‘round our parts.
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chapter two
[Forest—Hollow Tree]
Arthur: Are you certain you’ll be able to show me how northern children usually play in this forest?
Bradley: Yeah, dun’ worry, I came here a li’l bit ago. It should be ‘round here...
Ah, found it! C’mere, I’ll show you an example with this tree.
Now, slice the trunk around there, enough to break the bark.
Arthur: Slice it? But, why…
Bradley: It’ll be fine, jus’ pay attention to what happens.
Arthur: …! Some sort of honey is coming out of the incision…!
Bradley: …Mmh, yep, an’ it dun’ tastes half bad. That kinda sap ‘s a luxury to have back in the North.
Back when I was still a kid, we'd go on a li’l hunt for ‘em with my siblings, though I’d pilfer most of what we found to hog ‘em sweets to all to myself.
Not only would I get the goods, but I’d also get a kick seein’ their goofy faces lookin’ high ‘n' low for that lost basket. It’s nothin’ special, but sometimes a good ol’ prank between sibs is all ya need to have a good time.
Arthur: Interesting… So you would disturb and create harmless chaos in your everyday life to put some spark to your games.
Wouldn’t your siblings scold you once they found out that you were behind the theft?
Bradley: ‘Course they would, but I had more tricks up my sleeve. Like this one.
(Bradley disappears into thin air.)
Arthur: … …!
He vanished, just like that! Where could he be…
Bradley: Haha, dun’ go too far, I’m right here.
(Bradley appears again next to Arthur.)
Arthur: !!
Bradley: Anytime I caught a whiff of trouble brewin’, I’d make myself disappear to steer clear of it.
But just when they’d stop lookin’ for me, I’d leap out from behind them to scare ‘em stiff. Boy, you shoulda seen their faces! I’d be rollin’ on the floor laughin’, haha.
Arthur: That’s… I think that’s a little mean.
But I suppose that's what makes it fun, too.
Bradley: If you wanna have fun, you’ll always find a way to get a laugh outta something.
Dun’ overthink it. Jus’ enjoy your time with Sif the way you wanna approach it.
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episode story
“Pranks Shrouded in Mystery”
[Wizards’ Manor–Hallway]
Akira: (It’s nearly past midday, I wonder what we’ll have for lunch…)
Bradley: BOO!
Akira: WARGH!? Who–!? …B-Bradley!?
Gosh, it’s just you. Phew… You, just, spawned there, I wasn’t exactly ready for a jump-scare. Is everything alright? You didn’t sneeze back to the Manor, did you?
Bradley: Ain’t no nothing to do with my injury, just hidin’ from the old farts. They’ve been on my tail to handle some other headache, an’ I dun’ wanna get involved with their biz’.
I’ve had enough o’ lookin’ after Mithra an’ Owen ‘round the clock for days on end, it’s about damn time I enjoy my free time away from their bullshit. That’s all a man asks for.
Akira: (Right, the mission with Sif we all went to…)
Errr… Maybe they asked for your help because they already know you’re the only one that can resonate with them?
In my humble opinion, it sounds like Snow and White really rely on your skills.
Bradley: Bah, can't blame ya for takin’ their side when you dun’ know their true nature.
But I do: first they lay it on thick with the compliments, sprinkle sum’ nice words on top of their spiel, only to take advantage o’ me for their own benefit.
Akira: If you say so…
Bradley: Anyway, gotta blast before the geezers catch me.
…Hey, Sage, I gotta say–
Akira: Yes? What is it?
Bradley: Fright dun’ look half bad on ya.
Akira: Huh…? What does that even mea—
(Bradley leaves without a word.)
Akira: Shoot, he’s already gone…
…Maybe… Maybe spooking and pranking me is his way of having fun…?
voice line
“The Calamity ‘s hit us with all sortsa injuries... But I ain’t complainin’ ‘bout the hand I got when some of us can’t use no magic at night. Hell, I’d say I’m even doin’ pretty damn good.
My injury ‘s just a scratch in comparison: I’ve basically bagged instant teleportation along with the mess, if you squint at the fine print a li’l.
...Huh? I oughta be less ‘nonchalant’ ‘bout this mess? Pish…”
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