<Unlucky Sprite Messenger> Little Kaye

"You! Hold it right there! That's right! I'm talking to you!"

(You suddenly find yourself accosted by a stranger.)

"You've won the lottery, haven't you? Don't try to deny it, you smug duck! Gah! Why can't I ever win?!"

"Who am I? Why, I'm Little Kaye, Sprite Messenger of legendary renown! Psh! Don't tell me you've never heard of me!"

"Hurmf! A nobody like you probably only knows other nobodies! Well, it must be your lucky day, because I'm about to grant you the honor of helping me out with something."

"While reading up on how to change a person's luck, I found something that looked promising. Each new year, Prosperous Jelly Rabbits make a rare appearance in Moonlight Forest. According to legend, one needs only to shake the hand of their conqueror to improve their luck. Therefore, I need you to clobber 5 of those Prosperous Jelly Rabbits and then shake my hand."

"Don't believe I have bad luck, huh? How else do you explain why I've lost the lottery over a hundred times in a row? Be a pal and help me out!"

"And you can tell Ace that setting off fireworks in front of the Ilya Senate doesn't work for me!"

(Despite the absurdity of his request, you decide to take pity on Little Kaye and his losing streak.)

"Tch! Talk about unfair! That guy Ace wins the lottery every single time he plays! So much for the 'fragile balance'! A total crock!"

"What? Ace said that?"

"Nevermind! Now hurry up and shake my hand!"

"Woah! I think it worked! I feel... different somehow! It's time to put my newfound luck to the test. I'll give you your reward once I've won something!"

"Now for the moment of truth!"

(Little Kaye furiously scratches away at the Sprite Lottery Ticket.)

"What?! 'Please try again'?! Again?! Gahhhhh!"

(He rips the ticket to shreds, then angrily stomps on the bits for good measure.)

"Ugh! I guess I'll just have to work hard and make my own luck like a normal person..."

"Even though the handshake idea was a flop, I still appreciate you helping me..."

"Here, take this chocolate coin. I have so many from playing the lottery that I could practically open a candy store. Sorry. I wish I could offer you something better..."

"Sigh! I even fail at giving good rewards!"

(Dejected, Little Kaye gazes up at the sky.)