Luke "Among the Great Blue"/Rewards

Story Summary

The main character, experiencing a three-day bout of insomnia after an important case, gets a call from Luke. Luke invites her to an overnight stay at the Oceanarium that offers its guests the chance to sleep in an underwater tunnel, hoping it will help.

Arriving at the Oceanarium that afternoon, the pair takes a tour, with Luke explaining the displays so effectively that he attracts a crowd of children with questions. One of the children, named Eason, gets upset with Luke's "adult ego" and storms away; his parents follow a few minutes later, searching for him.

Eason's parents fight about who has the most fault for their child's disappearance while Luke and the MC search for the boy. After finding him, they try to bring him back, but he refuses to go, claiming it's obvious the two had a happy childhood and can't understand what it's like for him. Luke corrects him, explaining his past and offering to listen to Eason's worries, as the MC texts the staff.

While Eason explains his troubles with his parents, they arrive and apologize. Luke and the MC banter about the photos Luke had shown Eason while winning his trust as they're called back to the Oceanarium for dinner.

After dinner and evening activities, Luke and the MC are given beds in the underwater tunnels, reminiscing further about their childhood together, until the MC falls asleep. When she wakes in the morning, Luke is already out of his bed; the MC finds him curled up against a wall.

Luke blames his strange state on having a leg cramp and swallowing some gum. The two go to another section of the Oceanarium to watch the sun rise from underwater, then banter about the planned seafood breakfast ahead.

Illustrations

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Text Messages

Text Message		Luke: Jellyfish Handicraft (After Story 3)

Text Message script

Text Message script

You: I saw someone share their jelly fish handicrafts online.

You: It's amazing! It looks so real!

Luke: It's made with drop glue and glass.

Luke: It's not all that hard. Ordinary people can pick it up pretty quick.

Really?

You: Really? Am I able to make it as well?

Luke: Of course.

It looks really hard

You: No way, it looks really hard.

Luke: It's not hard at all. When have I ever lied to you?

Luke: You wanna try making one? I can teach you how to.

I do!

You: I do!

You: I want to make a moon jellyfish decoration for my place.

Luke: Sure, we can make as many as you want.

Luke: You can make handicraft accessories too.

Teach me!

You: I'm in your hands, Instructor Pearce!

You: Then, let's make the moon jellyfish we saw at the aquarium last time!

Luke: Sure! We'll keep at it until you get it.

Luke: Is there anything else you'd like to make?

Luke: You can make handicraft accessories too.

Luke: Like necklaces and earrings.

Make a necklace

You: Really? I'll make a necklace then.

Luke: It'll feel pretty cool to wear a self-made necklace!

Make a pair of earrings

You: Then, I'm going to make a pair of earrings!

Luke: I'd like to take a few pictures of you wearing it when you finish.

Luke: I'm free now. You wanna come over?

I'm on my way.

You: I'm on my way!

Luke: Haha, everything's already been prepared. All that's missing is you!

I'll get some materials first!

You: Wait! Should I buy some materials first?

You: Like glue sticks, glue guns, and such...

Luke: No need. I have everything here. Just come on over.

Story Locations

Main Character's Residence
Your Residence

Oceanarium

Oceanarium
Oceanarium Broadcasting Room

Oceanarium
Beach