Pearl/Dialogue

Open-World

After completing Trailblaze Mission Real Holy Laughter! in the chapter Unraveled for Daybreak, Pearl will appear in Pearluxe Tower:

Voice Lines

(Version 1)

▶ "If you run into any trouble, feel free to come to me anytime."

(Version 2)

▶ "Is there anything that I can do for you?"

Dialogue

(First interaction)

Pearl: Hello, (Trailblazer).

Madam Pearl, am I interrupting anything?

Pearl: Not at all. I've been expecting you. Just got word that you entered the Pearluxe Tower and were on your way here.

Madam Pearl, I want to learn painting from you.

Pearl: That's a bit out of the blue, but sure, I can show you how.

Pearl: Before you start practicing, you'll need three things: pixel-perfect observation skills, tolerance for botched brushstrokes, and the stamina to stay awake for 108 system hours straight. And yes, I'm joking.

I heard you watch The Fluffy when you're off the clock?

Pearl: Yes. Same reason everyone else loves it: The Fluffy has the most adorable character designs.

Pearl: I wouldn't call myself a maniac, but if you calculate the expenses in my personal account, my cumulative "investment" in it and its derivative products should be in the millions.

Pearl: Now, to the matter at hand. I take it your sudden visit means there's something else you'd like to ask me? I'm actually on a short break right now, so we can have a little chat.

(Subsequent interactions)

Pearl: I've been expecting you. Just got word that you entered the Pearluxe Tower and were on your way here. I was taking a short break anyway, so this is a good time to relax and chat for a bit.

Let's have a small chat then!

Pearl: Alright.

Do you have any hobbies in your spare time?

Pearl: I've spent so much time analyzing and recreating various masterpieces. The fluidity of watercolor, the rich texture of oils, the sharp cuts of a print... it's like translating the world into different languages. It's precise, yet it speaks volumes beyond words.

Pearl: Beyond printmaking, I've recently found myself drawn to character sketches. It's an attempt to stop focusing on "perfect," static works and start engaging with life itself.

Pearl: Outside of painting, browsing and picking up items from secondhand shops is a whole different kind of fun. They often hide colors and textures more captivating than brand-new goods, which gives me unexpected inspiration.

Pearl: I also pre-ordered about a hundred boxes from Interastral Peace Entertainment's new blind box series. I'm sure you understand: the anticipation, the surprises, the disappointments that come with randomness... it's utterly captivating.

Pearl: But even if it's all in the name of savoring the beauty of uncertainties, I may have gone a tad overboard with my purchases. I've already informed the Corp specialists that if anyone is in the mood for a little unknown excitement during their downtime, they're welcome to swing by and grab one from me.

Can I be your sketch model?

Pearl: Of course. I'm confident my analysis of the human body will be more precise than you'd expect. Come find me whenever you're ready.

I've also got quite the collection of tras— traditional items myself.

Pearl: According to the public surveillance data, you derive more enjoyment from aimless exploration amongst old items, seeking nothing in particular.

Boss, is Pearluxe Corp still hiring?

Pearl: There's more to it than it sounds: You don't actually want to do the work. But I can promise you once the blind boxes ship, I'll send one to the Astral Express as a gift.

What is art, in your opinion?

Pearl: A straightforward question. This is practically something that requires a comprehensive survey of human civilization to even begin answering.

Pearl: If I were to put it in abstract terms, here's how I understand it: An "error" in the calculation of human nature, an "anomaly" that's difficult to capture in any data model, a "spark" that randomly causes a rupture in the chain of rational logic. In my world, it either doesn't exist at all... or it's everywhere.

Pearl: Or perhaps, you share the curiosity common among organic life: Can Intellitrons understand art, and more importantly, create art?

Actually, I do have an answer for that.

Pearl: Then, allow me to share my observation and extrapolation: When organic life begins collectively contemplating questions like "Can Intellitrons...?" The very process of that discussion unfolding becomes an answer in itself. That is, doubt, communication, and understanding.

What's your answer?

Pearl: My observation and extrapolation is that when organic life begins collectively contemplating questions like "Can Intellitrons...?" The very process of that discussion unfolding becomes an answer in itself. That is, doubt, communication, and understanding.

About the Worlds Reborn Initiative.

Pearl: On a cosmic scale, watching a civilization rise and fall is like witnessing a blooming Queen of the Night, brilliant yet fleeting. And the unexpected stormDestruction always hasten their withering.

Pearl: The Worlds Reborn Initiative is first and foremost an excellent investment, since salvaging cultural heritage from worlds destroyed and left unclaimed has immeasurable value to the IPC.

Pearl: I'll cut right to the chase with my personal view: I can't stand to see the unique voices of lost civilizations sink into the nothingness.

Pearl: When I felt the lingering heat of relics lost to the universe, pieced together the fragments of civilizations with my own hands, those knock-offs on the market stick out like amateur graffiti. That's why I've got a near-perfect track record in the market of art archaeology investment.

What have the Ten Stonehearts been up to lately?

Pearl: The Ten Stonehearts' movements always attract unwanted attention, but given your past dealings with a few of them, I'd wager you're expressing concern.

Pearl: But we don't have a habit of reporting our schedules to each other. That said, I do occasionally catch wind of some amusing tidbits about my colleagues through unexpected channels.

Anything interesting about Aventurine?

Pearl: A reimbursement form running dozens of pages sparked quite a discussion in the Finance Department. I happened to be there and confirmed it had his signature style all over it. My guess: Either he took on a project that matched his tastes, or he treated that business trip like a vacation.

Anything interesting about Jade?

Pearl: Being with her is like painting with a fine brush, elegant, refined, with no room for improvised ink splatters or unexpected marks. The only interesting thing is probably when she once publicly transferred Obsidian a sum of money labeled "emotional distress compensation."

Anything interesting about Topaz?

Pearl: Once when I helped take care of Numby, it took quite a liking to me. While rolling over and showing its belly, it inadvertently exposed some habits and secrets about how it gets along with its master. But since they're secrets, let's just keep this between us.

When will I ever get to see the others again?

Pearl: From what I've gathered, several of my colleagues have expressed varying degrees of interest in collaborating with you and the Astral Express again this time.

Pearl: However, from what I understand, they'd much rather prefer a chance encounter with you compared to a meeting arranged by the IPC.

Let's catch up another time!

Pearl: No problem. If anything important comes up, feel free to reach out anytime.