The Reason We Are Gathered Here
Last updated 2026-07-15
The Reason We Are Gathered Here is the third and final part of Nilou's Story Quest, Lotos Somno Chapter: Act I - To the Wise.
Steps
- Wait for the debate two days later (15:00 – 18:00)
- Go to the theater and witness the debate
- Talk to Nilou
- Wait until two days later (20:00 – 22:00)
- Go to the theater to see Inayah
Gameplay Notes
- If the player leaves during the Contemplation sections of the debate, they must talk to Sharif or Safwan to continue. The debate will restart from the beginning.
Dialogue
Quest DescriptionEverything is ready and now it's up to Nilou's performance in the debate.
- (Interact with the Zubayr Theater Billboard, optional)
- Zubayr Theater Billboard: Due to special circumstances, all theatrical performances have been cancelled and the resumption time has yet to be determined. Sorry about the inconvenience.
- (After passing time)
- Paimon: In the blink of an eye, it's already debate time!
- Paimon: We did a lot of preparations with Nilou! Hopefully they were helpful.
- (Approach the theater)
- Safwan: Hello and welcome, everyone. I am Safwan, a scholar from the Akademiya, and I will serve as this debate's adjudicator.
- Safwan: I swear to judge both parties with the utmost wisdom and impartiality. I will neither interfere with the proceedings nor demonstrate bias.
- Safwan: I ask for both parties to stand. May the Dendro Archon also serve as a witness to this duel of wits.
- Sharif: Since you so desperately demand an explanation, I will expound on the Akademiya's stance.
- Sharif: You may have misunderstood us from the outset, and believed that the Akademiya is prejudiced against you.
- Sharif: However, the truth is that the Akademiya wishes for every resident of Sumeru to be afforded opportunities to grow and cultivate their wisdom.
- Sharif: Therefore, the works they consume should also possess enlightening qualities and intellectual value.
- Sharif: We have failed to identify these qualities in the shows performed at Zubayr Theater.
- Sharif: In other words, instead of struggling against the Akademiya in pointless confrontations, if you had spent your time reflecting on improving the quality of your shows and enlightening your audience...
- Sharif: Zubayr Theater would not be today facing such a tragic fate.
- Paimon: Aggressive from the get-go. He's really putting on the pressure...!
- Paimon: Can Nilou stand her ground?
- Nilou: (Calm down, Nilou... First, carefully analyze what he said.)
- Nilou: (He said that we were shut down not because the Akademiya looks down on the arts, but rather because our shows aren't up to their standards. However...)
- (Nilou enters )
- (Interpret "Rekhar's Opinion")
- Rekhar: The most important thing about an experience is how you choose to interpret it.
- (Interpret "Khasani's Opinion")
- Khasani: Art must first be appreciated by others to confer value.
- (Interpret "Sheikh Zubayr's Opinion")
- Nilou: (Mr. Zubayr has been meticulously managing the theater. Everything checks out.)
- (Interpret "Grand Bazaar Crowd's Opinion")
- Nilou: (Everyone is free to appreciate art — no form of art is inherently superior.)
- (Interpret "Inayah's Will")
- Nilou: (Inayah really wants to win. She doesn't wanna lose anything else because of her painful past.)
- (Interpret "Value of the Theater's Existence")
- Nilou: (The theater carries everyone's feelings, and serves as the bond that connects us all.)
- (Submit the wrong conclusion)
- Nilou: (Don't think that would make for a good rebuttal.)
- (Submit the correct conclusion: Grand Bazaar Crowd's Opinion)
- (Continue to next section)
- Nilou: In your eyes, our shows can't meet the Akademiya's expectations.
- Nilou: Shouldn't it be the audience who decides if a show is intellectual or enlightening? Why is someone from the Akademiya judging that?
- Nilou: Also, I believe that there is no such thing as a wiser or more enlightening performance.
- Nilou: Art doesn't discriminate, and it appeals to all. Everyone has the right to appreciate art.
- Sharif: Appreciation is but a primitive form of satisfaction. Guidance and enlightenment are necessary if we are to induce growth in the performers as well as the audience.
- Sharif: This stance holds performers to a higher standard and encourages the development of the arts.
- Sharif: If all performances are simple-minded, require little effort to comprehend, and lack any impetus for the betterment of society, then the people will not be able to develop a greater level of artistic understanding.
- Sharif: Nurturing the populace's understanding requires a long and arduous process, and guiding this process is the Akademiya's true goal.
- Nilou: (He changed the topic without batting an eye! Good thing I'm prepared.)
- Nilou: (If I remember correctly, what I should say here is...)
- (Nilou enters )
- (Interpret "Rekhar's Opinion")
- Rekhar: The most important thing about an experience is how you choose to interpret it.
- (Interpret "Khasani's Opinion")
- Khasani: Art must first be appreciated by others to confer value.
- (Interpret "Sheikh Zubayr's Opinion")
- Nilou: (Mr. Zubayr has been meticulously managing the theater. Everything checks out.)
- (Interpret "Grand Bazaar Crowd's Opinion")
- Nilou: (Everyone is free to appreciate art — no form of art is inherently superior.)
- (Interpret "Inayah's Will")
- Nilou: (Inayah really wants to win. She doesn't wanna lose anything else because of her painful past.)
- (Interpret "Value of the Theater's Existence")
- Nilou: (The theater carries everyone's feelings, and serves as the bond that connects us all.)
- (Submit the wrong conclusion)
- Nilou: (Nonono, can't do that.)
- (Submit the correct conclusion: Khasani's Opinion)
- (Continue to next section)
- Nilou: Someone at our theater has tried that before.
- Nilou: He was a famed artist, but he recognized that very few people could connect with his works.
- Nilou: I agree that art should be enlightening, but we can't pursue that goal by creating complicated works.
- Nilou: If a work can't tap into an audience's personal experiences or feelings, then its contents may as well be a castle in the sky.
- Nilou: What's the point of performing a show that its audience can't even follow?
- Nilou: That would only be forcing people to watch something they don't like.
- Sharif: You can only reach that conclusion from a place of ignorance.
- Nilou: In that case, before passing judgment, you should first become a better dancer than me.
- Farhad: You tell them, Nilou!
- Kourosh: Looks like he's backed himself into a corner...
- Safwan: As the party holding the burden of proof, Sharif has failed to provide sufficient support for his judgment of the quality of Zubayr Theater's programs.
- Safwan: Likewise, the definition that Nilou put forth is but her personal opinion. Neither party is the victor for this particular point of contention.
- Safwan: ...Additionally, I must request that both parties exercise greater control on their emotions.
- Paimon: Keep it up, Nilou! You're doing great!
- Sharif: In that case, I shall speak of more concrete matters. The essence of this issue is that you have violated the law, so you must now pay the price for your transgression.
- Sharif: This course of action is also completely procedurally sound. We have already contacted Zubayr Theater multiple times regarding the theater's repertoire.
- Sharif: However, you have consciously ignored our warnings — or perhaps your compliance was purely superficial. Regardless, that failure has indirectly led to the present day's proceedings.
- Safwan: That is indeed so, according to the laws decreed by the Akademiya.
- Nilou: (He's started talking about procedural stuff, so I need to focus on...)
- (Nilou enters )
- (Interpret "Rekhar's Opinion")
- Rekhar: The most important thing about an experience is how you choose to interpret it.
- (Interpret "Khasani's Opinion")
- Khasani: Art must first be appreciated by others to confer value.
- (Interpret "Sheikh Zubayr's Opinion")
- Nilou: (Mr. Zubayr has been meticulously managing the theater. Everything checks out.)
- (Interpret "Grand Bazaar Crowd's Opinion")
- Nilou: (Everyone is free to appreciate art — no form of art is inherently superior.)
- (Interpret "Inayah's Will")
- Nilou: (Inayah really wants to win. She doesn't wanna lose anything else because of her painful past.)
- (Interpret "Value of the Theater's Existence")
- Nilou: (The theater carries everyone's feelings, and serves as the bond that connects us all.)
- (Submit the wrong conclusion)
- Nilou: (I need to rethink things. This is a crucial moment, so I can't mess up.)
- (Submit the correct conclusion: Sheikh Zubayr's Opinion)
- (Continue to next section)
- Nilou: Mr. Zubayr has already provided signed copies of all documentation related to our operations. Everything is perfectly filled out and valid.
- Nilou: Although the theater's performances don't align with the Akademiya's requests, the law doesn't say that Zubayr Theater can be demolished only because of that reason.
- Nilou: Demolition notices need to be provided in writing and made available to the public. Otherwise, the theater can continue to operate as long as its license is valid.
- Nilou: Failing to follow these rules makes your stance procedurally unsound.
- Abhi: Yeah, yeah!
- Sohrin: That's right!
- Sharif: ...There are different ways to apply the rules. There is precedent for this.
- Sharif: So long as this matter is discussed within the Akademiya, this course of action will come to pass.
- Safwan: Looking at the past 27 cases of similar nature, 90% of them support Sharif's claim and position.
- Safwan: However, the demolition process in those cases was only started after discussion at the Akademiya. In other words, premature notice of demolition is indeed a rash act.
- Nilou: That's more than enough. We've proven that the order is unreasonable as it currently stands.
- Sharif: ...Hmph. Cease your futile resistance.
- Paimon: Nilou's definitely won this point, right?
She still can't let down her guard.- He'll bite back.
- Paimon: You're right... Stay focused, Nilou!
- Sharif: Even if permission for demolition has yet to be obtained, it is a fact that your performances violated the Akademiya's policies on numerous occasions.
- Sharif: Based on that fact, we can permanently revoke your right to perform in Sumeru.
- Nilou: Ah...
- Safwan: Under the current system, it is indeed possible to immediately revoke Zubayr Theater's performing rights.
- Paimon: That's a thing!?
- I figured.
- That's his back-up plan.
- Sharif: Rather than protecting Zubayr Theater, I surmise that your true intention is to maintain your hold over your audience, and their patronage as your source of income.
- Sharif: Without them, Zubayr Theater is nothing more than an empty building.
- Sharif: And without its performances, the theater has nothing else of value.
- Nilou: What you said isn't true at all!
- Paimon: Ahh, keep it cool, Nilou!
- Don't get riled up.
- He's intentionally provoking you.
- Nilou: (Right, I need to keep calm, but he...)
- Nilou: (Just a little more. Zubayr Theater isn't just a performance venue to us...)
- (Nilou enters )
- (Interpret "Rekhar's Opinion")
- Rekhar: The most important thing about an experience is how you choose to interpret it.
- (Interpret "Khasani's Opinion")
- Khasani: Art must first be appreciated by others to confer value.
- (Interpret "Sheikh Zubayr's Opinion")
- Nilou: (Mr. Zubayr has been meticulously managing the theater. Everything checks out.)
- (Interpret "Grand Bazaar Crowd's Opinion")
- Nilou: (Everyone is free to appreciate art — no form of art is inherently superior.)
- (Interpret "Inayah's Will")
- Nilou: (Inayah really wants to win. She doesn't wanna lose anything else because of her painful past.)
- (Interpret "Value of the Theater's Existence")
- Nilou: (The theater carries everyone's feelings, and serves as the bond that connects us all.)
- (Submit the wrong conclusion)
- Nilou: (No, Zubayr Theater should be...)
- (Submit the correct conclusion: Value of the Theater's Existence)
- (Continue to next section)
- Nilou: Zubayr Theater isn't simply a performance venue to us — it means more than that. It's been our home for a long time.
- Nilou: Ms. Rekhar can't go on adventures anymore, but she has found a stable career and a new life at the theater.
- Nilou: Her son, Sohrin, has already passed his theater exam, and he'll soon be our newest member.
- Nilou: Mr. Khasani found a new way to look at art. He decided to stay at the theater to watch us grow.
- Nilou: Mr. Farhad and Mr. Hushang visit even when there isn't a show going on, and they always tell us lots of entertaining stories.
- Nilou: Even Inayah wants to stay with us, and she's starting to look forward to a new future.
- Nilou: Zubayr Theater exists for them... for every single one of us!
- Sharif: Perhaps Zubayr Theater has provided you with a multitude of positive emotions and experiences. However, you have misconstrued something, young miss.
- Sharif: The interpersonal relationships you speak of were established upon normal theater operations.
- Sharif: Sheikh Zubayr operates the theater for his livelihood, his employees work for their wages, and the audience comes to enjoy performances.
- Sharif: Relationships are merely a byproduct in this exchange of interests. They may be pleasant and captivating, but they can only ever be secondary.
- Sharif: When scholars collaborate to solve difficult problems, we freely share our knowledge and resources with one another, as if we were all kin.
- Sharif: However, this collaboration ends after the results of our work are published.
- Sharif: The reason is simple: We are scholars, and there are new projects that await our attention.
- Paimon: He really doesn't think much of relationships. Paimon also thinks he did a lot of prep — he's been solid as a rock.
- Safwan: Sharif's argument is currently the more persuasive of the two for this point of contention.
- Safwan: The continuance of the interpersonal relationships Nilou spoke of remains hypothetical before the theater's demolition, whereas the situation that Sharif described has been well documented at the Akademiya.
- Safwan: The Akademiya has made significant academic contributions in no small part due to its researchers' efficiency and ability to compartmentalize.
- Paimon: Oh no, what should we do? Things are going in the opposite direction...
- Patience, Paimon.
- Nilou might be setting him up.
- Paimon: A set-up? So Nilou's got him?
- Nilou: (Good, he's said what he said. The next argument could decide this debate.)
- Nilou: (But... is this really the best thing to do? It might be too cruel to Inayah...)
- (Nilou enters )
- (Interpret "Inayah's Will")
- Nilou: (Inayah really wants to win. She doesn't wanna lose anything else because of her painful past.)
- (Submit the correct conclusion: Inayah's Will)
- (Continue to next section)
- Nilou: (She already agreed to this. She wants to win, no matter what. Me too.)
- Nilou: Mr. Sharif believes that interpersonal relationships are a byproduct of working towards a goal. Once that goal is achieved or abandoned, those relationships would have no more reason to continue.
- Nilou: Then, if someone has failed to live up to his expectations—
- Inayah: If someone has failed to live up to your expectations and ran away from home, then she shouldn't be your daughter anymore, right?
- Nilou: Inayah...
- Inayah: Sorry Nilou, as expected, I should be the one to say it. You don't need to shoulder this responsibility for me.
- Sharif: ...
- Inayah: If in your eyes, the purpose of my existence is to become your academic successor, then that goal has ended in complete failure.
- Inayah: By your logic, that means there is no more reason to sustain our relationship as father and daughter.
- Safwan: Members of the audience who do not belong to either debate party, please speak with caution.
- Sharif: Let her speak.
- Sharif: What she does not say, Nilou will.
- Inayah: No matter how many disagreements we've had, the truth is that you are still my father.
- Inayah: You're so immersed in your own world that you can't understand why we come together for the sake of relationships.
- Rekhar: Yeah, don't look down on us!
- Farhad: You can watch a dance anywhere, but there's only one Zubayr Theater!
- Sheikh Zubayr: I'm almost starting to feel sorry for this guy, what with the idiotic things he's said.
- Safwan: Order, order! Members of the audience, do not interrupt debate proceedings!
- Inayah: I confess that this is the final argument we had prepared. Disown me, and you will win the debate.
- Inayah: But before that, Father, I have some final words to say.
- Inayah: I've been doing some soul-searching. Not about whether I should have run away from home, but whether there was any point to my personal rebellion against you.
- Inayah: I kept trying to earn your approval, but I only disappointed you over and over. The truth is, I ran away from home as a means to vent my recurring frustrations.
- Inayah: That is to say, I was exerting pressure on you, and hoping you'd give up on your lofty expectations.
- Inayah: But by doing that, wasn't I just doing the same thing as you?
- Sharif: ...
- Inayah: I won't force my expectations upon you anymore. At Zubayr Theater, I have found the life I've always wanted.
- Inayah: I will move on from my family troubles and strive towards my new goal.
- Inayah: But if you dare to harm this place, then I will stand with my friends here and fight against you.
- Safwan: This is not the time to space out, Sharif. The debate is still underway.
- Sharif: ...You already consider them to be your friends?
- Sheikh Zubayr: You should be asking US that question.
- Sohrin: Of course we are!
- Abhi: Miss Inayah is a really good friend!
- Khasani: It was a bit of a process, but we won her over.
- Nilou: Make no mistake:
- Nilou: All those who come to Zubayr Theater become one of us. We will always be with her.
- Sharif: Hmph, such puerile simplicity. However...
- Sharif: It is surprisingly a relief.
- (Sharif leaves)
- Safwan: Wait, what are you...? Ah, never mind.
- (Safwan follows)
- Nilou: They... left?
- Rekhar: Does that mean we've won?
- Kourosh: We won?
- Paimon: Nilou, you're amazing!
- Fantastic job!
- Inayah was also brilliant!
- Nilou: Ha... Haha...
- Nilou: I relaxed for a moment, and... I feel a little faint...
- Nilou: It looks like he still has a place for her in his heart.
- Sheikh Zubayr: Terrific work, Nilou and Inayah. They likely won't cause any more trouble for us.
- Farhad: Didn't know you could get so fierce. I have a lot of newfound respect for you two.
- Nilou: This really took a lot out of me, though. *sigh* I don't ever wanna do this again...
- Sohrin: Both Miss Nilou and Miss Inayah were so cool!
- Rekhar: Should we throw a second round of celebrations?
- The curtain finally falls on the debate amidst a euphony of cheers...
- (Talk to Inayah, optional)
- Paimon: During the debate, you said that you found a new wish. What was it?
- Inayah: I actually... want to learn how to dance from Nilou.
- Paimon: That's a great wish, but with your shyness, are you really going to be okay going up on stage?
- Inayah: I—I'll try my best...
- Inayah: Nilou wasn't born an expert, either!
- (Talk to Nilou)
- Nilou: Oh, it's you.
- Feeling any calmer?
- Nilou: Yes, I feel a lot better. The more I think back on everything, the more surreal it all feels.
- Nilou: I don't think I could repeat what I did a second time.
- All of our preparations paid off.
- Nilou: Yes, and it's all thanks to you.
- Now that I've heard everyone else's stories...
- I want to hear yours.
- Nilou: Hehe, I see. You mean how fate brought me to the theater, right?
- Nilou: Then, I'll have to tell you about my teacher, who Mr. Zubayr had mentioned.
- Nilou: Mr. Zubayr opened his theater when I was still a child.
- Nilou: There was a beautiful dancer, and from the moment I saw her, I couldn't look away.
- Nilou: I thought to myself, "The gods must have blessed her with such talent."
- Nilou: But later on, she would actually smile down at me and say, "Just the opposite, in fact."
- The opposite?
- Nilou: Yeah. She said, "Dance is an art born from toil. It isn't a gift from the gods, but a creation by our own hands."
- Nilou: "It is a beautiful thing born from our life experiences. Whenever there is joy or something to be celebrated, people will dance."
- Nilou: "In other words, any place where people can effortlessly begin a dance will for sure be filled with the blessings of everyone's happiness."
- Nilou: She wasn't looking for flowers and applause — all she wanted was to see her audience smile.
- So that is...
- What art means to people.
- Nilou: Right, the same as what Mr. Khasani believes.
- Nilou: I was completely moved by what she had said, so I started taking dance lessons from her. And later on, I began to dance here in her stead.
- Nilou: Before she retired, she told me, "For as long as you live, never forget what dance means to others."
- Nilou: This is why Mr. Zubayr and I never intended to listen to the Akademiya.
- Nilou: Even though it ended up causing everyone a whole lot of trouble, thankfully, everything worked out in the end.
- I see.
- Looks like you won't have to worry anymore.
- Nilou: Mhm, although I do have a small regret.
- Inayah?
- Nilou: Yeah. Even though she has already decided to stop fighting with her father, they never managed to have a real conversation with each other.
- Nilou: Before he left, Mr. Sharif looked like he had a lot on his mind.
- Nilou: He probably has a lot of things he wants to say, but will now perhaps never get a chance to.
- That really is a shame.
- That might be for the best.
- Nilou: Yeah, but I still hope that things can change. It never hurts to have hope.
- Nilou: You and Paimon are more than welcome to keep attending our shows.
- Nilou: Hehe, who knows, next time, you might see Inayah on the stage.
- (After talking to Nilou)
- Paimon: Are you still worried about Inayah?
- Paimon: Let's be sure to come back often. Who knows, maybe things will have worked out for her!
- (Talk to Nilou again, optional)
- Nilou: You two are welcome here anytime! Seeing you safe and sound in between adventures will keep me from worrying too much about you.
- Nilou: I think I already see you two as people of the Grand Bazaar. Yep, without a doubt.
Step DescriptionSharif quit the debate, and the theater finally avoided the fate of being demolished. However, the seemingly perfect ending has left a little regret...
- (After passing time)
- (Approach the theater)
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- (Nilou finishes a dance)
- Nilou: Everyone, I'd like to introduce you to our newest member: Inayah!
- Inayah: H—Hello, everyone...
- Nilou: She'll be dancing for us from now on, so please give her your support.
- Paimon: Inayah's taken her place on the stage! Paimon wonders how she'll look once she starts dancing.
- Paimon: When you stop and think about it, happy endings like this sure aren't easy to come by!
- A lot of things came together to make it happen.
- Paimon: Nilou's efforts, everyone's wisdom, Inayah's determination...
- And Sharif's mercy.
- Paimon: Huh? What do you mean by that?
- I think he intentionally gave us a chance.
- He didn't have to agree to the debate.
- Paimon: You do have a point there...
- Paimon: The whole demolition thing was going overboard, but he really could've banned Nilou and the others from dancing.
- Paimon: If he really wanted to be ruthless, he could've done some real damage, even without winning the debate.
- Paimon: Oh well, it's not like we can understand how people like him think. Let's focus on watching the performance!
- Agreed.
- Enough of him for now.
- Paimon: Huh!? Wait, look who the cat dragged in!
- Paimon: Isn't that Inayah's father!?
- Let's go greet him.
- Sharif: Oh, it's you two.
- Sharif: I don't have much to do today, so I just came to look around this place.
- Paimon: Hmph, are you looking for Inayah?
- Sharif: No, I am simply here to watch a performance. There is no need to trouble her.
- Shouldn't you be busy?
- Sharif: Well, I was, for a time.
- Sharif: My loss at the debate caused quite the loss of face for the Akademiya, so there was a period of unrest.
- Sharif: I used this opportunity to suggest that my superiors temporarily suspend me from duty. Otherwise, the rumors would probably persist for even longer.
- Paimon: Suspended from duty...
- Sharif: Yes, I am temporarily unemployed. However, I now have an abundance of time, so I can afford to come here and watch a show.
- Sharif: I admit that I do not understand the magic that this theater possesses, but my curiosity has been piqued.
- Sharif: I still cannot forget that young lady's perseverance. Inayah would almost certainly mature in the presence of such a person.
- So you're still concerned about your daughter.
- Sharif: There are no parents who do not worry about their children. I suppose she managed to hit a weak spot of mine.
- Sharif: Never mind. I do not have the right to say that.
- Paimon: You're already here, so you might as well go see her.
- Sharif: No, that is not necessary. I will take my leave after the show concludes.
- (Nilou, who is talking to Inayah on the stage, notices Sharif)
- Sharif: ...Do not tell her that I was here.
- (A cinematic plays)
- Cutscene's Travel Log summary:
- Nilou: C'mon, who knows if you'll get a chance like this again!
- (Nilou pushes Inayah towards the Traveler and Sharif)
- Inayah: But, but...
- Nilou: You said you were going to make peace with your past. Show your father how much you've grown
- Nilou: Don't be nervous. Everyone at Zubayr Theater has your back!
- Nilou: Hey, let's go somewhere else. We should give them some space
- Paimon: You sure they'll be okay?
- Nilou: I dunno
- Nilou: But... I think we should have faith in them
- (Nilou, the Traveler, and Paimon give them some space)
- (After some awkwardness from both of them, Sharif starts to talk)
- Sharif: Ah, yes, Inayah...
- Sharif: I have something for you
- (He pulls out an embroidery piece and offers it to Inayah)
- Sharif: I'm still learning. It's hardly a masterpiece...
- Sharif: But it's yours, if you'll take it
- (Seeing Inayah's hesitation, he begins to take it back)
- Sharif: ...You don't have to take it
- Sharif: It's fine. Er... never mind
- (Inayah reaches out and takes the embroidery piece from him, holds it to her chest, and turns around)
- Inayah: Let's have a heart-to-heart, Father
- (Cinematic ends)
- Paimon: Like father, like daughter. They're both so awkward with their feelings!
- Nilou: Yeah, she probably would've snuck away as well if I didn't drag her back.
- Paimon: Do you think they'll be able to reconcile?
- Nilou: I'm not sure. A complete reconciliation may also not be the best thing for them right now.
- Nilou: All those years of arguments and misunderstandings can't be settled overnight. It might be best if they continue to keep some distance for now.
- Nilou: But no matter where their hearts and bodies may be, they will always be family.
- Nilou: All I wish for them is to be able to one day tap into the warmth of that bond.
- Nilou: Oh, by the way, everyone's really thankful to you for helping out with the debate.
- Nilou: So we made you a little something. Hope you'll like it!
- Paimon: I—Isn't this Zubayr Theater?
- Paimon: Whoa, this is amazing... It's so detailed and polished...
- Nilou: Hee-hee, we've also never made anything this complicated before.
- Nilou: Mr. Zubayr and Mr. Khasani took charge of the design, while Inayah and I made all the little pieces with the help of others.
- Nilou: Ms. Rekhar and Miss Najia made and assembled the centerpiece.
- Nilou: As adventurers, you two will doubtlessly travel to many more lands and see many more things.
- Nilou: That's why we hope that your time at Zubayr Theater will become a fond memory of your journey. You two are welcome back anytime!
- Paimon: Mhm, we'll come back and watch you dance whenever we get the chance!
- Thank you all for being so considerate.
- According to custom, I should drop the formalities and just accept it, right?
- Nilou: You're welcome, and there's no need to be so polite. You learned fast!
- Nilou: Come on, take it. This is the story of you and me. It's a tale that I'll never, ever forget.
- (Obtain Miniature Zubayr Theater)
Soundtracks
| No. | Soundtrack Name | Album | Played In |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Flickering Shadows of Trees | Forest of Jnana and Vidya | The Reason We Are Gathered Here, Annals of the Scarlet Sands, Where Lies the Path Home, The Dead Past is the Living Present, Give Her Memories, Where Flowers Awaken Locations, Event Gameplay |
| 31 | Dance of Sabzeruz | The Shimmering Voyage Vol. 3 | The End of the Sabzeruz Festival (cutscene), The Reason We Are Gathered Here (cutscene) |
| 42 | Two Hearts Rejoice | The Shimmering Voyage Vol. 3 | The Reason We Are Gathered Here (cutscene) |
Trivia
- During step 3 of the quest ("Talk to Nilou") Paimon will be present as an NPC in the World and as such not pop up when opening the menu.
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | The Reason We Are Gathered Here | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 团聚于此的意义 Tuánjù Yúcǐ de Yìyì | |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 團聚於此的意義 Tuánjù Yúcǐ de Yìyì | |
| Japanese | ここに集う意味 Koko ni Udou Imi | The Reason We Are Gathered Here |
| Korean | 이곳에 모인 의미 Igose Moin Uimi | The Reason We Are Gathered Here |
| Spanish | El significado de la reunión | The Meaning of the Meeting |
| French | Une réunion pleine de signification | A Meaningful Reunion |
| Russian | Ценность единства Tsennost' yedinstva | Value of Unity |
| Thai | ความหมายของการรวมตัวกัน ณ ที่แห่งนี้ | |
| Vietnamese | Ý Nghĩa Của Việc Kết Nối Với Nhau | |
| German | Die Bedeutung von Gemeinschaft | The Meaning of Community |
| Indonesian | Makna Kebersamaan di Tempat Ini | The Meaning of Togetherness in This Place |
| Portuguese | A Razão de Nos Reunirmos Aqui | |
| Turkish | Burada Olmamızın Sebebi | |
| Italian | La ragione per cui siamo riuniti |
Change History
Released in Version 3.1