Don't Pick Up Anything Ominous

Don't Pick Up Anything Ominous is an Achievement in the category The Memories We Share.

To unlock this achievement, the player must interact with the Dream Ticker just east of the VIP Lounge Corridor in The Reverie (Dreamscape). Upon completing the Dream Ticker puzzle, dialogue will be triggered. Picking different options in this dialogue have different results:

Choosing to go to the Family or choosing to pocket the tape:
- The Bizarre Tape can be turned in to Woolsey who appears near the Dreamscape Lobby Space Anchor. The achievement will be obtained after submitting the tape.
- Teleporting away and then back to the VIP Lounge Corridor will cause the player to receive a message from Woolsey asking for the tape. The achievement will be obtained after submitting the tape to Woolsey in the Dreamscape Lobby.
  - If the player does not turn in the tape to Woolsey after this, they can wait for a daily reset to return to the VIP Lounge Corridor and receive a message from Clo■■■. The achievement will be obtained after reading this message.
Choosing to leave the tape:
- Teleporting away and then back to the VIP Lounge Corridor will cause the player to receive a message from Clo■■■. The achievement will be obtained after reading this message.

Locations

Dialogue

Repair; The Dream Ticker sits slumped in a corner, with damage all over its hard, metal shell — It looks as if someone has taken a heavy axe and hacked away at it repeatedly.; From these mottled wounds, you sense an inexplicable sense of cruelty and hatred. However, this "external damage" alone is clearly not enough to have left it in such a sorry state.; Being abandoned in such a strange corner, you cannot help but pity it. Perhaps there is some way you can help.
(Enter Dream Ticker puzzle))

(After solving the puzzle): You put great effort and strength into repairing its heart — or, core may be more accurate — and you feel satisfied with your work. However...; As you look at it, it does not move; It does not look at you, but continues to just lie still.; Suddenly, an inexplicable rage overcomes you —; Look at it! Look at this useless thing! Lying around like a dying dog all weak and pathetic!; It deserves punishment! It wasted your precious time and your kindness!; You should give it a good kicking. Kick it until its busted shell is even more busted — that's right! Just like that, kick it... Hey, wait a second!; Look, what is that... Aha! Looks like you must quell your rage for a moment... Look! As your last kick landed, something came flying out from inside the clock face!; (Trailblazer): ...This is... a tape?

Welcome to ■■■■

(A strange recording that cuts in and out. The narrator's voice is like metal shrapnel scraping against each other, filled with malice and scorn.)

...(static)... (loud, shrill laughter)... (explosion)...

Dear guest: Welcome to the Dream's Edge. I am... (static)... your guide: Clockie!

To ensure everyone has a pleasant journey, please bear in mind the following at all times while sightseeing:

First... (static)... a specialty at the Edge: the Dreamscape Phantasmagoria!

...(static)... This huge flowing building forms not only a landscape, but also a unique local ecosystem... (static)... a sentient life form that can react to guests' touches. Please do not touch, graffiti, or vandalize it.

If the ground or buildings shake violently, please do not panic. These are mostly caused by the Phantasmagoria's periodic activity or guests touching it and do not usually last very long.

If you find a building you like, you can go inside for a visit without purchasing any additional tickets. Please select buildings carefully, as each guest only has one optimal sightseeing experience available.

...(static)... (indistinct screaming, chewing, and swallowing sounds)... (harsh static)...

SoulGlad at the plaza, a Float— (incomprehensible) Burger on the food truck, Clockie Pizza, or Popcorn (incomprehensible)... (static)... of all kinds, with that fresh flavor rich in various nutrients to quickly restore health and vitality to the consumer.

The above food and drink are all provided to guests free of charge. Please feel free to take anything away. Please refrain from hunting local residents or other wild creatures.

...(continuous static)... (sticky squirming sounds)... providing the best in quality services. Here are the most popular attractions that we recommend:

SoulGlad Bonanza: dance along with the Sweet Dreams Troupe! What are you waiting for? Come on! Open up your mind, release your pressure, and shed some of your blood!

Origami Bird: These hard-working birds roam the city each day, searching for their favored materials to patch up the holes in their bodies that cannot be filled. But the Phantasmagorias are too cheap, and the locals don't give any support. So, are there any kind visitors who'd be willing to help out?

Automatic Symphony Orchestra: Roll up! Merge your body and mind in this wonderful musical operetta! Swing freely on the strings, pop up and down with the brass piston, feel the rhythm of the keyboard and drums being hit... (static)... Enjoy eternal delight through this eternal music — until your soul merges into this world!

...(static)... (roaring sound of merriment and faint screams)... (static)...

— (impact sound of heavy objects hitting the ground)

You see a sudden flash of color before your eyes as if you were being shown a glimpse of something, yet you see nothing...

A strange electric buzz reverberates through your mind as if you hear something, but you cannot make it out.

One thing is certain, a single emotion... You are even more enraged. You feel a presence that you cannot sense lurking all around you... Greedy, thick, and ready to strike.

You lower your head to look at the *tape* in your hands. The unsuspecting little object is emitting some kind of irresistible attraction, trying to pull you deeper into the mire. What will you do?

Hand it in to The Family

A wise decision! Clearly, a small influence like this is no match for an experienced Trailblazer!; Let's go and check the Hotel Lobby! Perhaps the Bloodhounds there can give you some help or suggestions.
(Obtain Bizarre Tape)
(Obtain Welcome to ■■■■)

Stuff it in the pocket.

Are you sure you want to do this? Are you certain — really certain? Haven't the lessons learned along the way taught you to proceed with caution?; Alright, fine... No one can quell the curiosity of a Trailblazer, much like no one can stop a racoon from making a trashcan their personal playground.; Well then, stay tuned! Let's see what surprises this strange thing will bring your way.
(Obtain Bizarre Tape)
(Obtain Welcome to ■■■■)

Leave it where it was found.

No matter the circumstances, throwing garbage on the ground is not an action that should be praised — Least of all when the garbage is this obviously suspicious.; ...What's that? This is just "putting things back where you found them?" Ahh... Fine, I guess you have some logic there.; Well... Anyway... Let's just wish anyone else who passed through here good luck.
(Obtain Welcome to ■■■■)

Pick up the tape

(Teleport back to the VIP Lounge Corridor, optional): Messages
Woolsey
Woolsey
Dear guest, we have just received information that a highly dangerous contamination source has been detected on your person.
Have you picked up a cassette recently? Please hurry to the hotel in the Dreamscape lobby and find me
A scam?
(Trailblazer)
Are the scam messages all so obvious these days?
Woolsey
...
No! This isn't a scam! I'm the Bloodhound Family's head guard!
How do you know?
(Trailblazer)
I don't even know that I have a contamination source on me. How would you know?
Woolsey
We of the Bloodhound Family bear the heavy burden of ensuring Penacony's safety. We have our own ways of detecting contamination
Woolsey
I know you must have many questions. I'll explain everything in a little while
But the longer you delay, the more harm it will do to you
Hurry to the hotel in the Dreamscape. I'll be waiting for you there

(Investigate the red background, optional): You gaze at the "End" — there appears to be some unseen presence there, singing an unspeakable hymn in the ever-silence.

(Teleport to Dreamscape Lobby and talk to Woolsey): Woolsey; Woolsey: If you're in trouble, call the Bloodhounds on the double — we are always at your service!; About the "Bizarre Tape."; Woolsey: As I expected, another victim! Hand it to me quickly, this is not something you can handle alone.; ...So, what is going on?; Woolsey: It's a long story... Simply put, there have been a large number of assault cases targeting the Sweet Dreams Troupe lately. Not only do their outer cases tend to suffer heavy damage, even their consciousness has shown signs of severe *contamination*.; Woolsey: The culprit in every case has left behind a tape... That's right, just like the one in your hands. These tapes seem to be the origin of the contamination...; Woolsey: Living organisms that come into contact with them become extremely irritable and easily aggravated, experiencing an inexplicable sense of fear, sometimes to the point of having terrifying hallucinations. If exposure persists, their mind may completely collapse over time.; Woolsey: One of these tapes was concealed so carefully that it took us many days to locate. When we received word and went to investigate the scene, even the dreamscape land around that area had begun to noticeably warp.; Woolsey: I cannot divulge too much information to you. However, you should know that The Family will be working their utmost to ensure the safety of every guest here!; Woolsey: Thankfully, this was discovered quickly this time, and it has not been able to cause any serious damage to you. Please entrust it to me, now!

(After submitting the item): Woolsey: You've worked hard too. Don't worry, we'll resolve this matter soon. Here, take this to ease your nerves.

(Obtain Faulty Screen, Dream Syrup ×1, and Credit ×10000)
(Unlock Achievement Don't Pick Up Anything Ominous)

Leave the tape behind

(Teleport back to the VIP Lounge Corridor): Messages
Clo■■■
Clo■■■
You don't ■■ fit ■■ visitor ■■ hunt not ■■ welcome
■■ inferior ■■ qualified ■■ selected ■■ disappear ■■ dis■■ ■■ppear ■■ disappear ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■
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(Obtain Faulty Screen, Adventure Log ×3, and Credit ×3000)
(Unlock Achievement Don't Pick Up Anything Ominous)

(Investigate the red background, optional): You're mesmerized by the wonderous sight before you — it robs you of your full attention.; Heavy footsteps drag toward you up ahead, like moths to a flame.; Souls urge you to unburden your woes and step through this formless door.; Where you will shed your falsities and embrace the truth, co-existing with the ancient dream.; Alas... Or rather, congratulations — you can't go through at all.

Gameplay Notes

After obtaining the Achievement, Claudia will have an extra dialogue path.‍^{[verification needed]}

Other Languages

Language	Official Name
English	Don't Pick Up Anything Ominous
Chinese (Simplified)	勿要拾起不祥之物
Chinese (Traditional)	勿要拾起不祥之物
Japanese	不吉な物を拾うな
Korean	불길한 물건을 줍지 마시오
Spanish	No recojas nada con malas vibraciones
French	Évitez de ramasser n'importe quoi
Russian	Не подбирайте ничего зловещего
Thai	ห้ามเก็บสิ่งที่ไม่เป็นมงคล
Vietnamese	Đừng Nhặt Những Thứ Không Lành
German	Hebe nichts Unheilvolles auf
Indonesian	Jangan Pungut Benda Pembawa Sial
Portuguese	Não Pegue Nada Sinistro

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