Velina Airgid/Dialogue

Trust Events

Booastrum District

Location: Booastrum District
Sub-Location: Cuppa Moment
Time of Day: 6AM - 12AM
Day of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday

Agent: Velina Airgid
Appearances: Cissia
Mentions: Severian Lowell

(Idle): Velina: Hm... What an unforgettable afternoon tea.

(Talk to Velina)

Velina: It's a shame I couldn't show Miss Cissia the finer side of elegance and etiquette.

Cissia: E—Elegance and all that... It's not like any of it makes desserts taste better. I could go my whole life without knowing it and be totally fine!

What's going on?

How'd you two end up together?

Cissia: Proxy, save me... I'm never mooching off Velina's afternoon tea again, waaah...

Velina: Dining with Miss Cissia has been quite the... eye-opening experience. I'll keep in mind that table manners give you such tremendous grief.

Velina: However, allow me to refute your opinion: proper etiquette and afternoon tea complement each other.

Velina: Having tea treats should follow a bottom-up order: savory before sweet, light before heavy — letting the flavors ferment across your palate, then complete the experience with a refreshing rose black tea...

Cissia: Aaahhh, nope, not listening, lahlahlahlah...!

Velina: I fully understand Miss Cissia's desire to satiate her appetite as quickly as possible, but sometimes, a little patience can lead to a more lasting aftertaste. In other words, delayed gratification.

Cissia: Graffi-what? What's this gotta do with graffiti? Good food's meant to be wolfed down. You're making it way too complicated!

Velina: I'll admit, a philosophy based on instinct is a brilliant way of approaching life, one full of vitality.

Velina: But... chugging tea straight from the teapot? That's a little too radical, even for me.

Cissia: Not my fault those cups are tiny — you can't even taste anything drinking that slow!

Cissia: And that waiter, seriously, couldn't they warn me the tea was scalding hot?

Cissia: Hey! I got it! How about I go extort the shopkeeper... ahem, I mean, file for compensation? Look! Look! My tongue's so burned it's practically split in two!

That's a you problem.

Nothing to do with the shop.

Velina: My apologies, I should have noticed Miss Cissia's... gaps in common sense and notified her sooner.

Cissia: Uuhh... did you just say something mean? Never mind... SO does that mean you're willing to compensate me?

You just mooched a free meal off her...

Trust increase with Velina Airgid

If you really want it, I'll compensate you...

Significant Trust increase with Velina Airgid

Cissia: J—Just kidding... But hey! You think that demon... I mean, the commissioner would count this as a workplace injury? I mean, technically, I'm doing fieldwork right now, right?

Don't think so.

That's not how workplace injuries work at Public Security.

Velina: It seems Miss Cissia is really in need of that compensation. Then allow me...

Cissia: Really!? Waaah... Lady Velina! You're such a good person!

Cissia: Until the payment comes through, I, Cissia, am yours!

Velina: In that case, mastering the basics of afternoon tea etiquette will be your top priority.

Cissia: Ah? N—No...

Velina: Hm? Then the compensation...

Cissia: Fine, I'll learn it! I'll learn it, okay?!

(Idle): Velina: Any other questions?

(Talk to Velina again, optional): Cissia: Lady Velina, can I order some cake?; Velina: Yes... Perform well enough, and a full egg feast might just be coming your way.

Location: Booastrum District
Sub-Location: Outside Greysky Rain Gear
Time of Day: 6AM - 12AM
Day of the Week: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

Agent: Velina Airgid
Appearances: Crowe
Mentions: Norma Hollowell

(Idle): Velina: It's time...

(Talk to Velina): Velina: Hm? Ah, Manager... Good day.; What are you doing?; Velina: Waiting on an old friend. You'll meet him soon enough.; No sooner do the words leave her mouth than Crowe appears. Velina negotiates with him, and the two seem to strike some kind of deal.; Velina: This commission's a little tricky. Please tell me if you're not able to handle it.; Crowe: A gentleman would never turn down a beautiful lady's request, especially when said lady is a client as generous as Miss Velina.; Crowe: I'll handle it. No worries.; I think I...; Stumbled onto some secret...; Velina: Don't worry, it's nothing shady. But I'll need you to keep this between us, Manager. Last thing we want is to tip anyone off.; Crowe: Come to think of it, I remember that guy just got promoted. Something doesn't add up...; Crowe: Power trips bringing out the worst in people? Yeah, not the first time I've heard of that.; Crowe: Ah, sorry, back to business. Alright, I'm off then. I'll contact you later.; Crowe takes off in a hurry.; Velina: Sorry about that, Manager.; A government agency...; Hiring a private investigator?; Velina: That would be against regulations, strictly speaking, but I'm doing this in a personal capacity.; Velina: The position of Administrative Director is a delicate one. Every word and action will be scrutinized by the public.; Velina: Crowe handles the areas where I cannot act publicly, trading intel, and helping me gather evidence.; Velina: The issue this time... is an internal employee of the ESD who handles negotiations regarding the port outpost. But... someone gave him a little bribe... and he didn't exactly put up a fight.; Velina: However, it's thanks to him that we can follow the trail and root out all those troublemakers lurking behind the scenes.; Sounds... real tough.; Velina: I wouldn't call it "tough" by any stretch. It's nothing compared to the headaches Norma causes with her random experiments.; Velina: Incidents with clear solutions are mostly rather simple. What is difficult are those complex situations, with a thousand tangled threads and no clear path out.; Velina: Even after coming up with dozens of different plans, you can only take the lesser of two evils. I'm sure that sort of result is one that you are troubled by too, right (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍)?; Yes, but...; Is there really anything that can actually stump you?; Velina: You're too kind. Everyone has weaknesses, and I'm no exception.; Not that I can recall.; I'm so curious!; Velina: It's... nothing out of the ordinary. You'll find out when the opportunity arises, Manager.; Just as you want to press further, Crowe returns.; Crowe: Sorry, I got halfway before I realized I forgot my magnifying glass. Man, what a blunder for a detective like me.; Crowe: Um...? Did something happen between the two of you?; I wanna know...; What Velina isn't good at.; Crowe: Most residents around here have heard of Miss Velina's reputation as the Serial Plant Killer. I'm actually surprised you didn't know.; Velina: Heh...; Crowe: Ah... W—Wait, did I just say something I shouldn't have? But it's not exactly a secret on Beckford Street...?; (Velina's smile is even more intense now...); Crowe: Ha... haha... I think I just remembered where I left the magnifying glass...; Crowe flashes an awkward grin, mutters some half-baked excuse, and bails — fast.; Trust increase with Velina Airgid

(Idle): Velina: Uhhh...

(Talk to Velina again, optional): Velina: You seem rather... excited to find out about that?; Velina: Well... That's fine.

Location: Booastrum District
Sub-Location: Outside the ESD
Time of Day: 6AM - 12AM
Day of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Agent: Velina Airgid
Appearances: Norma Hollowell

(Idle): Velina: Norma...

(Talk to Velina)

Velina: Norma, honesty is basic etiquette, and one of the most important entries in the "Etiquette Manual."

Norma: I've been swamped with research projects lately。 I don't have the time to go looking for trouble!

Norma got into trouble again?

Velina: Sorry you had to see that. Maybe to Norma, it's something insignificant — nothing that'd cause any real damage.

Velina: So I have a duty to make sure Norma understands how serious this is. She needs to take it seriously.

Norma: Wh—What? Did I really do something like that?

Velina: Maybe it was something you did offhandedly that didn't leave much of an impression. Try to think back on it.

Norma: Hmm... wait... I think I remember now!

Norma: I did accidentally break your fan... but I fixed it right away! And the parts I used were way stronger and rarer!

Velina: ...That's not what we're here to talk about right now.

Norma: That's not it? Let me think...

Norma: Huh, huh?! Are you actually mad? Just because of that...

Norma: N—No, that's not it... It's because it's Veli that she'd get mad...

Velina: Hm? I'm not mad. Actually, if you're able to recognize your own mistakes, I'd even be rather happy.

Norma: Sorry, Veli!

Norma: I lost your prized tea stash!

Velina: Wha—

Norma: It might've fallen into the Scamall Hollow... But I can help get it back! Oh, but if the tea leaves have been exposed to Ether for too long, they might not be usable anymore...

(Velina takes a deep breath.)

Velina: ...That's not it either. The tea leaves and the Hollow... I'll let that slide for now.

If you keep guessing...

Something big might happen!

Velina: Well then, since you don't seem to understand the issue at hand, I suppose it falls on me to inform you.

Velina: This is a joint appeal submitted by the Bangboo Affairs Delegation, reporting that the Chief Technician of the ESD tricked vulnerable Bangboo into undergoing illegal modification experiments.

Norma: Oh, come on, those Bangboo volunteered, and their performance got a boost. They should be thanking me, honestly.

Velina: Bangboo have the same rights as us. The "Experimental Protocols and Regulations" clearly state that any technical experiments involving Bangboo must go through the standard approval and disclosure process.

Norma: That still means meetings and signatures. Way too inefficient. I can't wait that long!

It's more efficient in the long run.

Significant Trust increase with Velina Airgid

Velina: Exactly. Rules are refined through countless rounds of trial and error, Norma. As a researcher, you of all people should know that.

Yeah, sounds like a real hassle.

Norma: See? Even (‍Wise / Belle‍) thinks so!

Velina: I know your curiosity runs deep, but that's exactly why we need to avoid any unnecessary trouble...

Norma: Alright, alright, I can never win any arguments against you. I get it.

That sounds so insincere.

You weren't even listening!

Velina: Actually, the Bangboo Affairs Delegation is about to call a meeting to review your extreme modifications.

Norma: Huh? What do you mean, extreme...? I—I never did anything extreme! Besides, the Bangboo were happy about it too... probably...

Norma: Ugh... No way, another round of solitary and drowning in that mountain of paperwork...

Velina: Sigh... I figured as much...

Velina: Don't worry. I already negotiated with them and had the original plan scrapped. But in exchange, at least for the time being, I need to be kept in the loop on every one of your experiments, is that okay?

Norma: Since I've caused trouble for you... Fine...

(Idle): Velina: Speaking of which, those tea leaves...

(Talk to Velina again, optional): Norma: It wasn't on purpose! I was holding the tea leaves in my hand, and the wind just... blew them away! Guess they prefer the dark Hollow over Roscaelifer...; Velina: Didn't I lock them away in my desk drawer? How did you even... never mind. You don't even like black tea, why would you need the leaves?; Norma: W—Well... it has some... experimental uses! Like... impressing gullible little Bangboo...

Quality Time

Rewards

Task	Rewards	Task	Rewards
Complete the Wish Event: Streetside Tea Talk	Inter-Knot Credit 150 Polychrome 10 Denny 10,000 Advanced Windbite Chip 2	Complete a Velina Fun Event 1 time	Denny 7,500 Official Investigator Log 2 W-Engine Power Supply 1
Complete the Wish Event: Wishing Well	Inter-Knot Credit 150 Polychrome 10 Denny 10,000 Advanced Windbite Chip 2	Complete a Velina Fun Event 2 times	Denny 7,500 Official Investigator Log 2 W-Engine Power Supply 1
Complete the Wish Event: While the Wind Sings	Inter-Knot Credit 150 Polychrome 10 Denny 10,000 Advanced Windbite Chip 2	Complete a Velina Fun Event 3 times	Denny 7,500 Official Investigator Log 2 W-Engine Power Supply 1
Complete all Wish events	Inter-Knot Credit 300 Polychrome 20 Denny 20,000 Advanced Windbite Chip 4

Hollow Zero: Withered Domain

Help from White Star Institute

The squad has arrived at a safe spot that can be used as a temporary camp. A group of members from the White Star Institute are preparing to leave Hollow Zero.

"Are you an Independent Investigation Team? Good work! We're heading back to the outpost. There are some leftover supplies in the camp, so you can have them," said a member of the Institute.

They left a lot of supplies behind! Seems like they are going to come in handy!

Accept the offer

After bidding farewell to the Institute staff, the squad took a short rest at the camp. Among the leftover supplies, you found something that could be of help to the Agent Velina.: Receive: (Affinity) Like the Spring Breeze ×1
You have regrouped and rested. All wounded squad members get healed, and all squad members have restored 20% of their Max HP.

Hollow Zero: Lost Void

Friendly Talk

Velina: Looks like you haven't noticed just how worn out you've gotten... Take a break and recover your strength.

Velina: Hm? Want a cup of black tea to perk you up? Of course, but we'll need to leave the Hollow first.

(If Velina has defeated the previous Boss using a heavy attack and is not a trial Agent)

Velina: When I was still unfamiliar with exploring Hollows, a senior once gave me a piece of advice: learn to read the wind.

Velina: Confusing advice, isn't it? I mean, Hollow exploration isn't exactly like navigating the open sea, so the wind hardly seems important.

Velina: It was only later that I realized... the human heart can stir up its own winds. Before venturing into a Hollow, one must first understand oneself.

(If Velina is at Trust Rank: Close or higher)