New Landing Spot

Celestial Nexus

First Steps on the Floating Island

The following is recorded in the Video Archive

 First Steps on the Floating Island

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Video Summary: Nice to meet you, Roscaelifer.

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(A cinematic plays)

Norma: Everyone, we've reached our destination!

(Cissia snaps pictures of the nearby Bangboo and runs off)

(Eous waves to a few Bangboo)

Norma: Eous, you're gonna make lots of new friends here

Norma: Some little friends...

Norma: And some big friends

Billy: Whoa! He's so tall!

Billy: I thought I shrank or something!

(Captivated by the scenery, Cissia screams)

Belle: Cissia, what's wrong?

Cissia: This is just too... too... too...

Cissia: TOO COOL!!!!!

Norma: Everyone

Norma: Welcome to—

Norma: Roscaelifer!

(Cinematic ends)

Norma: So, everyone feeling a little less overwhelmed now? Good. Then let me give you the quick Roscaelifer city tour.

Norma: The island we're standing on is "Booastrum" — the main island, and the largest in Roscaelifer.

Norma: The upper half of the island is the city itself — where everyone lives and works.

Norma: The lower half is the Energy Hub. It sits close to Scamall Hollow and slurps up Ether Energy from it all day to power the whole island.

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): Wow, there are so many Bangboo here. (‍Feels like way more than anywhereFeels like way more than anywhereText for Wise / Definitely more than anywhere else I've seenDefinitely more than anywhere else I've seenText for Belle‍) in New Eridu.

Norma: That's right! Over sixty percent of the population here is Bangboo!

Norma: Because they help Roscaelifer carry out the single most important mission tied to humanity's survival...

Norma: The nonstop calculation of the Hollows' master data — otherwise known as the "Rosetta Data."

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): The Rosetta Data?!

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): I see... No wonder this place is so far away from the city — and why its existence has to stay a secret.

Cissia: What's with you two? That Ro–Whatever data — is it really that impressive?

Billy: Whoa, hold up — you went into the Hollow without knowing that? Rosetta Data is the master copy for all Hollow data!

Cissia: You realize that explains absolutely nothing, right?

Norma: Alright, okay, I'll simplify.

Norma: Even with professional equipment, any data we collect from a Hollow gradually starts accumulating errors.

Norma: That data has to be cross-checked against the Rosetta Data to correct the errors before it becomes a usable Carrot.

Norma: In other words, without the Rosetta Data, the Hollow goes right back to being giant labyrinths.

Norma: And since only Roscaelifer can calculate it, this place is known as the Celestial Nexus.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): The Celestial Nexus... yeah, that actually fits perfectly.^{[Note 1]}

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍), I never thought we'd get (‍the chancethe chanceText for Belle‍) to visit the birthplace of Rosetta Data.

Norma: Hehe, yeah, you could call this place sacred for Proxies.

Norma: See that tower with the clock over there? Behind it, there's a whole stretch of buildings — that's the CCD.

Norma: That's where Rosetta Data is processed. Bangboo and researchers are working nonstop.

Cissia: Huh... so do humans living here all just spend their days cooped up in labs?

Billy: No way. People live here — they still need somebody handling food, clothes, and all that other necessary stuff.

Norma: Mm-hmm, so Roscaelifer has plenty of departments.

Norma: Take Veli and me, for example: we work for the External Strategy Department, which mainly handles everything related to New Eridu.

Norma: And because of our ties to the Marcel Group, Bangboo tech support also falls under us.

Norma: It's okay if that doesn't all make sense yet. Give it a few days, and you'll pick things up.

Norma: The hover bus is here. Everyone, hop on! Unless you feel like walking all the way to your dorm.

 Ride the hover bus

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The hover bus has arrived. Follow Norma's lead and hop on board.

Booastrum District

(Ongoing)

Cissia: (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍), get in here!

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Be right there.Be right there.Text for Wise / Coming!Coming!Text for Belle‍)

(Idles)

Bangboo NPC 1: En-nah! (So much cargo, road's all jammed again!)

Bangboo NPC 2: Enne! (Sorry, I'll deal with it right away!)

Energetic Bangboo: Enneh, nah! (I hope they haven't sold out of Blissful Bread Bombs yet...)

Confused Bangboo: En-ne-nah... (Let's wait for everyone before we head out...)

(Listen in on the Energetic Bangboo, optional)

Energetic Bangboo: Ennah... (What if they sell out of Blissful Bread Bombs... Uwaah, where is everyone...)

Energetic Bangboo: Ennah enne! (I've scheduled fifteen popular destinations for myself this weekend, and I gotta go to all of them!)

Confused Bangboo: Ennuh? (Uh... If we're late, we can always take the next bus, but why's it feel like you're even more busy on vacation than at work?)

Energetic Bangboo: Ennuh-na? (When I'm at work, I'm half dead with exhaustion, but on vacation, I'm full of energy! Isn't that how it is for everyone?)

(Idle)

Chatting Merchant Association Member: The latest batches of supplies finally came through...

(Listen in on the Chatting Merchant Association Member, optional)

Chatting Merchant Association Member: You're coordinating another round of supplies from below this week, right? That dispatch schedule's looking pretty packed to me.

Composed Merchant Association Member: At least we managed it without a hitch. I'll take that as a win. The last batch got held up for days because of that incident, and my comms almost blew up from all the messages.

Chatting Merchant Association Member: Ms. Violet's been in back-to-back meetings these past few days, right? Word is she's been pushing Airspace Patrol hard for extra patrol units. Keeping the transport routes stable is top priority, after all.

Composed Merchant Association Member: Yeah, looks like she can barely find time to breathe lately. But hey, with her overseeing things, we don't have to stress as much.

(Idle)

Norma: Hold on tight, everyone.

Cissia: So high! What if I fall...

Billy: Hover Bus Challenge, let's go!

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): (‍I've only seen these in movies before...I've only seen these in movies before...Text for Wise / This is sick! I've never been on something like this before!This is sick! I've never been on something like this before!Text for Belle‍)‍^{[Verify dialogue for Wise as sibling]}

(Board the hover bus)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): This is my first time riding a flying bus!

Norma: Feels pretty different from an airship, right?

Billy: Hey, look over there!

Billy: That's one huge hole!

Norma: That's Booastrum's Central Hub Station.

Billy: Oh, so it's a station! No wonder there's a big clock.

(Idle, as another hover bus passes by)

Bangboo NPC 3: Ehn-ne, ehn-neh~ (I'm heading south — away from the season where you exist~)

(Ongoing)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Belle, look at that massive tower...Belle, look at that massive tower...Text for Wise / Hey Wise, check out that crazy tall tower over there...Hey Wise, check out that crazy tall tower over there...Text for Belle‍)

Norma: That's the Airspace Control Tower, a prime landmark of Booastrum.

Norma: The Administrative Affairs Department primarily works there and in the surrounding towers.

Cissia: Sounds like desk work.

(Idle, as the bus passes by some Weatherboo)

Bangboo NPC 4: Wuh-neh-ne~ (Whoosh whoosh wheee, whoosh whoosh whooo~)

Bangboo NPC 5: Wuh-neh... (Floating stirs up some wild urges...)

Bangboo NPC 5: Wuh-neh-nuh! (Land, snag the plants, then bounce!)

(Approach the destination)

Bus Announcement: Arriving at: Beckford Street

Norma: This is our stop.

(Get off the hover bus)

Cissia: Already at the stop? I wasn't ready for the ride to be over yet.

Norma: Hehe, you'll be here for a while anyway. Once you've settled in, you can ride the bus as often as you want.

Norma: It's just a short walk to where you'll be staying. Everyone, follow me.

 Follow Norma to the new residence

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The bus ride felt way too short, but business comes first, let's head to our new residence with Norma.

Booastrum District

(Ongoing)

Norma: The station passage is under maintenance, let's go this way.

Norma: Stay close, alright? Veli'll chew me out if you guys get lost!

(If the player strays too far from Norma)

(Version 1)

Norma: What's taking you so long? Get over here.

(Version 2)

Norma: (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍)? This way, this way!

(Return to Norma's side)

(Version 1)

Norma: Alright, I'll keep leading the way then.

(Version 2)

Norma: Mhm, that's more like it.

(Idle)

Polite Bangboo: Ennah... (The road is temporarily closed...)

(Talk to the Polite Bangboo, optional)

Polite Bangboo: Enneh, en-nah! (Road under temporary maintenance. Sorry for the inconvenience!)

 Check the wanted poster on the wall

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That face on the wall looks kinda familiar... better take a closer look.

Booastrum District

(Ongoing)

Cissia: Look, what's that on the wall over there?

(Approach the poster)

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍)! Look at the person on this poster...

Cissia: The obvious pink hair... isn't that Remielle?! Whoa, it says "WANTED" on here! It actually says "WANTED"?!

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): So it's true after all... She really did try to assassinate Lady Sunbringer...

Norma: Of course it's true. Why would something like this be fake?

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): It just doesn't feel real...

Billy: Manager! We actually went toe-to-toe with a legendary threat like her! Now that's a proper clash of good and evil, something people'll be talking about for ages!

Cissia: But we're still carrying the W-Engine she left behind. Nobody's gonna think we're involved with her, right?!

Billy: Huh—?!

Norma: Oh, that? Don't worry about it. The permit, jointly signed by the city administration and Roscaelifer, makes it perfectly clear.

Norma: Your contact with her was classified as "passive involvement." It's already been confirmed that there was no cooperation or shared intent involved.

Billy: Phew... You scared me.

Norma: The Mayor personally vouched for you guys, you know. Have a little more confidence in yourselves.

Billy: Heh... hahahaha, uh... Maybe it has something to do with everything we've been through.

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): But this whole "attempted assassination of Sunbringer" charge... Norma, what really happened here? How could things between two first-generation Void Hunters...?

Norma: I'm not really sure myself.

Norma: I was in the lab that day when the alarms suddenly went off across the entire island. Not long after that, news of the assassination attempt started spreading.

Norma: But the warrant came directly from Airspace Patrol, and it was approved by Lady Sunbringer herself, so... has to be true.

Norma: Come on, getting you settled into your new place is what's important for now.

 Keep following Norma to the new residence

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Whatever went down between Remielle and Sunbringer, the two first-generation Void Hunters, is still completely shrouded in mystery. ...It's not important right now. Better head to our new home and settle in first.

Booastrum District

(Ongoing)

Norma: Beckford Street is just up ahead.

(Interact with the Warrant, optional)

A wanted poster plastered on the wall. In the center, the "protagonist" stares back with a striking face and a head of unmistakable pink hair.

Across multiple past encounters, she brought with her countless mysteries and surprises, claiming to be called "Remielle."

Now, Remielle's actions have caught the attention of Roscaelifer... This time, the act that put a bounty on her head is... the attempted assassination of Sunbringer.

(Idle, next to a Mini Cargo Truck)

Bangboo NPC 6: En-nah! (So much cargo, road's all jammed again!)

Bangboo NPC 7: Enne! (Sorry, I'll deal with it right away!)

(Arrive at Beckford Street)

(Multiple shops are shown)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Whoa... there's a lot to take in here!

 Head over to Cuppa Moment and take a look

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Not far off, a Tin Master seems to be surrounded by a bunch of theater-related Bangboo, deep in discussion. Go check it out.

Booastrum District

(Ongoing)

Cissia: Look! That shop's so pretty!

Norma: And I'm just about to take you there. C'mon.

(Interact with Road Temporarily Closed, optional)

Road temporarily closed, access suspended...

(Idle, down the street to the right of Cuppa Moment)

Patrol Bangboo: En-nah! (This section of CCD Square is temporarily closed off. Please take a different path!)

(Talk to Patrol Bangboo, optional)

Patrol Bangboo: Ennah, ennene— (The CCD Square area ahead is temporarily closed. Please take another route. We apologize for the inconvenience!)

We can't go that way?

Did something happen?

Patrol Bangboo: Enneh, en-nah, en-ne-ahn... (The Completion Anniversary is approaching, and the CCD is currently undergoing renovations. The plaza is packed with cargo waiting to be moved and is temporarily closed for safety reasons.)

Completion Anniversary?

Patrol Bangboo: En-na, en-na en? (Huh? How could you not know the Completion Anniversary? Are you not a local resident?)

Patrol Bangboo: E—En-nah?! (C—Could you be... the wanted assassin?!)

Patrol Bangboo: Enneh, en-nah-na... (Wait, no... the assassin had pink hair...)

Patrol Bangboo: Eh—Ehn-nah?! (D—Did you dye your hair?!)

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(Best not to push his buttons.)

(Idle, outside Boom Scones)

Happy Bangboo: Enna.. (So good... I want more...)

Satisfied Bangboo: En-nah... (I see it... a world of fluffiness...)

(Listen in on the Happy Bangboo, optional)

Outside this shop entrenched in the scent of malt and caramel, a few Bangboo are letting out satisfied murmurs.

Happy Bangboo: Enneh... (...So this is what "bliss bomb" tastes like...)

Satisfied Bangboo: Ahn-nah... (So sweet... gimme another...)

Cissia: Mm... The smell here is amazing! These Bangboo look like they just ate something super delicious!

Norma: Since there are so many Bangboo residents, pretty much every shop in Roscaelifer stocks Bangboo-exclusive products alongside regular human food, including Boom Scones. These Bangboo probably just had some bread-flavored batteries.

Billy: They look... really blissful. Is this place really that good?

I'm so curious...

Should we head in and check it out?

Norma: Well, in that case, let's head in!

(Idle)

Maple Syrup: Weh neh! (The bakery in Roscaelifer with the most power!)

(Talk to Maple Syrup, optional)

Maple Syrup: Ehn-nah, wuh-nah! (Welcome to Boom Scones! We've got enough explosive flavor to blow your mind today!)

Maple Syrup: Whir neh, wuh-nah-nah! (Please take a look at this perfect hue and listen to the hum of energy inside! Care to try our new Blissful Bread Bombs?)

Cissia: Whoa, that thick aroma of malt and floral fragrance, plus a hint of mint, and something... uh, wait, kerosene? What kind of wild combo is this!

Norma: Plenty of people get lured in by the aroma. Just so you know, if you wanna try this new product, you can just get a taster.

Norma: This flavor awakens happy memories deep within a Bangboo's memory banks, but when we humans have it, we don't experience it the same way Bangboo do—

Maple Syrup: Whir-ne... Whir-nne-wuh-na! (While its internal energy is a bit hard to control, this is perfectly fermented bread with a flawless ratio of ingredients!)

Maple Syrup: Whir-nah, wuh-nehna! (The real secret is to chow down big so it can blow all your worries sky-high!)

Cissia: Chow down big? That I can do! The smell might have a complicated profile, but those Bangboo outside are clearly having a great time! Watch me crush this — the One-Minute No-Water Bread-Eating Challenge!

Norma: Hey, dummy, don't stuff your face like that...!

Cissia snatches up a sample, shoves it into her mouth, and chews away with her cheeks puffed out.

Her expression quickly shifts from smug to shocked, before twisting and freezing in place.
After a few seconds, she snaps out of it and frantically grabs a glass of water, chugging it down in big, desperate gulps...

Billy: Cissia! Are you okay?!

Cissia: Urgh...! I—I'm alive...! What in New Eridu is with this taste?! Uwaah, I got tricked...

Norma: That's why you should let me finish speaking first. When humans try Maple Syrup's new products, they usually just find the taste... super intense.

Maple Syrup: Eh-nuh! (Intense! A meteor shower of bliss! Anyone else wanna try?)

(Curiously take a small bite of the new product)

You take a cautious little nibble. At first, the texture is your standard flaky crunch...
Then—BAM! An indescribable flavor explodes across your tongue and shoots straight up into your brain!

It takes a few seconds to snap back to reality from the flavor shock.

You lean against the counter for a bit, waiting for the room to stop spinning.
As your vision recovers, you see Maple Syrup looking over expectantly, while Norma gives you that classic "I told you so" look.

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(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): (‍Your expression...Your expression...Text for Wise / How is it, Belle?How is it, Belle?Text for Belle‍)

That flavor really packs a punch...

Next time, I'm definitely listening to Norma...

Norma: Exactly! Alright, alright, that ends our tour here! Next stop!

Maple Syrup: Wuh-na... Wuh-nah! (I'm sure you're now enlightened to the true essence of bread! Come back again soon!)

(Better stick with plain bread)

You tentatively sample the other regular breads... Phew, they were actually pretty good, no weird tastes at all...
Except Maple Syrup looks a bit bummed out, like they were holding something back, right up until you all leave Boom Scones...

(Idle, outside True Blues)

Miss Spacey: Looking for a spot? Why not... come chill here for a bit...?

(Talk to Ms. Spacey, optional)

Miss Spacey: New face, hm...

Miss Spacey: Welcome to True Blues~

The air is thick with the mellow aroma of malt and old wood...

Norma: Meet the manager of True Blues, Miss Spacey–! Just remember, if you're looking for a spot in Roscaelifer to slack off... uh, I mean relax on the weekend, you'd better stay on her good side!

The vibe here is pretty unique.

This shop's got a pretty unique atmosphere to it.

Miss Spacey: Ah... so our guests from afar noticed... After all, out of all the shops on this sky island, this place is a real old-timer.

Miss Spacey: Speaking of which... years ago, I was dozing on my couch when this massive rumbling woke me up... Just as I was about to file a noise complaint with Public Security against my neighbors, I realized that the world outside my window had turned into clouds up high...

Miss Spacey: Luckily, I have a friend who's quite the nostalgic one. They couldn't bear to see this old spot get torn down. Otherwise, these old boards and I probably would've drifted quietly off the clouds long ago...

Cissia: Huh?! Wait... did you and your shop come straight from...

Norma: Don't take it literally! It's just a joke she tells every first-time visitor. How could Roscaelifer be younger than the young shopkeeper right in front of you?

Miss Spacey: Seems like I've been exposed again. I'll have to change my hook next time... New customers, I hope you enjoy the atmosphere here...

Miss Spacey: Everyone's welcome to drop by any night to enjoy the performances. We've got the best Bangboo jazz band in all of New Eridu, Bangbop—

Miss Spacey: Oh, right... except for Mondays. They rest on Mondays, so don't go making the trip for nothing...

Listening to Miss Spacey's dreamy, far-away introduction, you take a breath amidst the chill music and peaceful vibes. The jitters of coming to a strange, new place finally seem to settle a bit...

At last, with Norma urging you on, you leave those leisurely vibes behind...

(Approach Cuppa Moment)

Cissia: Hey, hey, hey — look! Isn't that Tin Master?

(Idle)

Archy: Uhnna! (Sorry to trouble you both!)

Bangboo NPC 8: En-na, enneh... (Help spread the word! Thank you!)

(Approach Tin Master)

Witch's Minion

The following is recorded in the Video Archive

 Witch's Minion

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Video Summary: "Witch" is obviously not the friendliest thing to call someone.

Story Description: The group comes across a theater troupe of Bangboo requesting Tin Master and Mr. Roar's help promoting their latest production. However, as soon as they notice Norma, they grow visibly cautious, refer to the group as "the witch's followers," and quickly rush off...

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Archy: Ehn-na, ehn-na ehn-na! (...Anyway, for the upcoming Completion Anniversary, our troupe is going all out, holding sign-ups for new actors, and rehearsing the epic play, "Angel's Aria"!)

Archy: Ehn-na, ehn-na-na... (You two are pretty well-connected, so I was hoping you could help spread the word...)

Tin Master: Mr. Archy's artistic passion is like the first hint of tea in early spring – subtle, but unmistakably refreshing. Rest assured, we will convey that sincerity on to every guest who comes through.

Archy: Ehn-na, ehn-ehn, ehn-ne-ne. (Thanks a ton! This is our tribute to the Chief Angel. We've gotta find the perfect cast and put on a killer show, no matter what!)

Cissia: Huh? A show? Wow, look! The Bangboo here can do performances!

Archy: Ehn-nah-nah, ehn-nah? (Miss, are you interested in our show? Actually, this production...)

Archy: Ehn-na, ehn-na! (Nngh—Nor, Norma! Don't tell me you guys are all the Witch's minions?!)

Archy: Ehn... ehn-na! (We... We've got nothing to say to you!)

Archy: Ehn-na, ehn-na, ehn-na! (Tin Master, Mr. Roar, I'll leave the promo to you!)

Tin Master: Oh, alright then...

The Bangboo hurry off...

Billy: Uh, what did we do to freak them out like that?

They all seemed kind of... scared.

Did we break some kind of taboo?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): What's going on? They all looked kind of scared...

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Uh... Did we accidentally break some kind of local taboo, Norma?

Norma: It—It's nothing! The Bangboo here just... well, they get jumpy sometimes. Don't worry about it.

Tin Master: Um, ahem... You must be the honored guests of the External Strategy Department. Welcome to Roscaelifer. Lady Velina has already arranged a special tea service at Cuppa Moment to help you recover from your journey.

Mr. Roar: Rawrr... She also asked me to prepare some pancakes, rawrr...

Cissia: Yeah—! Velina really did think of everything! She is so nice!

Tin Master: Please, feel free to rest in the shop for a while. I'll bring the tea shortly. After that, you can try the pancakes. Mm~

Mr. Roar: Rawrr... My pancake stall is right next door. I'll be waiting for you there!

 Try the tea brewed by Tin Master

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The Bangboo scurry off, leaving behind some confusing words... What was that about? Nevermind... Let's enjoy the tea Tin Master prepared.

Booastrum District

(Idle)

Maggie: Welcome to Cuppa Moment! Hope you have a pleasant day~

(Talk to Tin Master)

Tin Master: Welcome to Cuppa Moment!

Tin Master: Sometimes, taking a moment to pause on a journey is what allows you to set off again refreshed. Would you like a cup of tea to help you unwind?

One fresh-brewed black tea, coming right up!

Tin Master: Hang tight, it'll be ready in a jiffy.

(Obtain Ether Battery ×1)

 Head to Roarin' Brekkies to try their desserts

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After trying the tea at Cuppa Moment, head over to Roarin' Brekkies and check out Mr. Roar's culinary talents.

Booastrum District

(Ongoing)

Norma: Alright, let's hit up the breakfast shop next.

(Talk to Mr. Roar)

Mr. Roar: Start your new day with some Roarin' Brekkies!

Mr. Roar: Rawrr... Please enjoy the tea-time treats, everyone! I've also prepared a little surprise — snack blind boxes. Go ahead and draw your own bit of luck, rawrr!

Cissia: Is it free? I'm in!

Billy: Me too! Hmph, I'll have you know that on my hero sheet, my "Luck" stat is at least an A!

Cissia: (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍), you should draw one too!

Alright, I'll give it a try too.

(Bubble, upon starting the tutorial)

Mr. Roar: Open today's surprise box now!

Mr. Roar: Open the surprise box and check out the cards inside!

(Open a surprise box)

(Obtain a Warriorboo card)

Mr. Roar: Cards from the surprise box have other uses too!

Mr. Roar: Collect the full card set and cash in for rewards!

Mr. Roar: Every day you get a free spin at Surprise Box, Divination, or Scratch Card!

Mr. Roar: That pull just now was a welcome gift for new customers — doesn't count toward your total!

Mr. Roar: Now that you're in the know, come visit me more often! Roarrr!

Billy: ...Looks like everyone got pretty good results!

Mr. Roar: Rawrr... Hope it brings everyone good luck!

Mr. Roar: While you're staying in Roscaelifer, everyone gets one chance each day to pick out a bit of luck just for themselves!

Cissia: Free snacks every day? Nice!

Norma: So, feeling a bit more excited about staying here now? Alright, let's head to your accommodation.

Norma: There it is, the building right across from us,Amber Hall! [sic]

 Settle into Amber Hall

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Now that we've had our fill of the interesting shops on Beckford Street, it's time to hurry over to our accommodations and check in with our friends!

Booastrum District

(Enter Amber Hall)

(Velina turns around and greets the crew)

Velina: Welcome to Amber Hall, everyone—

Back to School Days

The following is recorded in the Video Archive

 Back to School Days

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Video Summary: A fresh identity in an unfamiliar place, and... the coordinates of a home that feels familiar.

Story Description: After checking into the Amber Hall, Velina explains that the identities prepared for the siblings are specially admitted transfer students at Aurelia Academy, while Billy and Cissia end up with some rather strange registration identities thanks to Norma's "simplified" paperwork process..."

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Cissia: Whoa—! Is this really where we're staying?

Cissia: I thought the video store was impressive enough, but this... this is like a palace straight out of a fairy tale! Roscaelifer sure is fancy, huh?!

Velina: Thank you for the compliment, Miss Cissia. Welcome to Amber Hall. I hope the accommodations will make you feel right at home.

Velina: Norma, I trust the journey went smoothly? You didn't forget to brief our guests on the necessary precautions, I hope?

Norma: Of course I did!

Velina: Good work. Now then — about your identities during your stay in Roscaelifer, we have made arrangements.

Velina: Beginning tomorrow, you will be active within the airspace zone as transfer students admitted under Aurelia Academy's special program. This should help you integrate more naturally.

Aurelia Academy?

Transfer students?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Transfer students underTransfer students underText for Wise / Transfer students?Transfer students?Text for Belle‍) Aurelia Academy's special program?

Velina: While your main purpose here is treatment, having a defined role on the island will make things more comfortable.

Velina: Aurelia Academy is an educational institution under the ESD. It's a quiet environment, a place that is both welcoming and inclusive.

Velina: In addition to standard courses, it places emphasis on instruction for the Bangboo, Ether-related studies, and... helping people understand and regulate certain physical conditions.

Velina: Given your current circumstances, the academy offers an ideal balance — both a deeper understanding of Roscaelifer and access to professional care.

Cissia: Being a student is a piece of cake for you rich people! Unlike me, who's never been to school.

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): Ahaha...

(Didn't expect we'd have to go to school...)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (I didn't expect we'd have to go to school... We haven't set foot on (‍a campusa campusText for Wise / any campus everany campus everText for Belle‍) since we left Helios Academy.)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (Bringing up school now must be making (‍BelleBelleText for Wise / WiseWiseText for Belle‍) think of that incident again...)

Cissia: So I get a "student experience pass" too?! Hohohohehe, a life I could only dream of — snacking in class and napping all day!

Billy: That's not what school is for, you know!

Billy: Oh man... an intelligent construct at my age hanging out with a bunch of kids... won't that be kind of, uh...

Velina: As for the two of you... due to Norma's rather... efficient handling of the application process, your registered identities went through some... creative optimization.

Velina: Miss Cissia is registered as... an "emotional support pet." Certain policies encourage such classifications, and it was the most expedient option...

Billy: Hahahaha, sounds like the perfect deal for Cissia – free food and free housing! Hehehe...

Billy: Hey, wait a minute... Does that mean I'll be a pet too?!

Velina: Mr. Billy is registered as a "high-performance, multi-functional domestic support unit." In simpler terms, a household appliance.

Cissia: Ahahahaha! So you're basically a robot vacuum?! Hahaha, that's even worse than being a pet!

Norma: In the end, it's just some text buried in a file that nobody actually cares about! Anyway, everyone here gets their own room — so don't be so down!

Cissia: A private room? Like a nice, big one that smells nice...? Where you can just roll around on the bed and pretend you're swimming?

Billy: Got it! Even if I'm just a household appliance now, I — Billy, the high-performance, multi-function domestic support unit — am gonna be the most badass guardian Amber Hall's ever seen!

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): (‍Wait — you've already accepted the whole "I'm just an appliance" thing?!Wait — you've already accepted the whole "I'm just an appliance" thing?!Text for Wise / Billy... don't you think you've adapted to this new "identity" a little too fast?Billy... don't you think you've adapted to this new "identity" a little too fast?Text for Belle‍)

Velina: Thank you all for your understanding.

Velina: And, (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍), as for the treatment you're most concerned about, we will take you to CCD tomorrow morning and begin the procedure.

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): You can (‍already treat him tomorrow? That quick?already treat him tomorrow? That quick?Text for Wise / start her treatment tomorrow? So soon?start her treatment tomorrow? So soon?Text for Belle‍)

Velina: The sooner the better. All necessary preparations have been completed. Until then, I encourage you to relax and enjoy the tranquility here.

Norma: Yeah, get some proper rest. We'll come pick you up tomorrow!

Velina: Oh, and the equipment you requested has already been set up in (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍)'s room on the second floor.

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): The HDD! Fairy's been cooped up all this time. Let's go let her out first.

Okay, let's go see the setup.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Okay, let's go see the setup.

Billy: Then we'll get to unpacking!

Velina: If there's nothing further, Norma and I will take our leave. The Amber Hall serves as a student residence, and a few others are currently staying here. I hope you all get along swimmingly.

 Head to the bedroom for a quick rest
(Optional) Take a look around Amber Hall

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Finally made it to our new home. Better get settled into my room, and set up the HDD system.

Booastrum District

(Idle)

Cissia: Ugh... It's all because of that damn security check before boarding the airship!

Billy: At least I managed to get the important stuff through...

(Listen in on Cissia and Billy, optional)

Cissia: Ugh... It's all because of that security check before boarding the airship!

Cissia: My limited-edition snacks, the portable fairy lights, and my suuuuper soft bean bag set I was gonna use to set the vibe have all been ruthlessly confiscated! Without them, the surprise is gonna take a massive hit!

Billy: Shhh—! That's exactly why we need our "Plan B"! Let's sneak out and hit the shops in a bit. We've gotta pull this surprise together ASAP!

Cissia: But... do we have enough Dennies?

Billy: Leave it to me! Before we headed out, I actually pawned my prized Starlight Knight holographic card to a kid on Sixth Street to score some emergency mission funds!

Cissia: Billy...! I didn't know you were this reliable!

Billy: I've always been reliable. After all, emotional support is just another part of the bodyguard gig!

Cissia: Shh! I think someone's coming! Quick, act like we're talking about... uh... which brand of Roscaelifer cleaner is better for your maintenance!

(Idle)

Eous: Enna! (It's so spacious! So cozy!)

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): Once we get settled in, Eous will be able to make new friends too.

(Talk to (‍BelleBelleText for Wise / WiseWiseText for Belle‍), optional)

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): (‍Wise, the ESD really went all out with the prep. The room looks super comfy, and Eous is already loving the vibe here.Wise, the ESD really went all out with the prep. The room looks super comfy, and Eous is already loving the vibe here.Text for Wise / Belle, the ESD really covered all the bases. The room looks cozy, and Eous is loving it here.Belle, the ESD really covered all the bases. The room looks cozy, and Eous is loving it here.Text for Belle‍)

Eous: Ehn-ne! (Love it!)

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): We're right next door to each other. Go check out your room!

Better check out the new base of operations first.

Time to check out our new home.

(Talk to Maggie, optional)

Maggie: H—Hey there! We're students who live here! I'm Maggie, and this is Shirley!

Shirley: Hi...

Maggie: Are you the rumored special transfer student? The one from New Eridu?

That's right, it's me.

Sorry for the intrusion.

Maggie: Oh my, I knew it! Wow! Everyone at the academy's been talking about it!

Maggie: Welcome to Aurelia Academy. So, uh... what's life like in the city down there? Is it always super busy?

There are definitely plenty of spots that are busy.

I'll tell you guys all about it if I get the chance.

Maggie: For real? Sweet! Shirley and I love hearing about stuff from down there!

Shirley: T—Thank you so much...

Maggie: If you're ever lost around the academy, feel free to hit us up! We can even tell you the best place to go for pudding if you're craving it!

Deal.

Maggie: Ah, we gotta go do homework... catch you later!‍

Thanks.

Maggie: Ah, our assignment's due soon... Let's talk later, transfer student!‍^{[verification needed]}

(Interact with the Tightly Closed Door on the top floor, optional)

These are the rooms of the other two students on the same floor...

The doors are always shut tight — looks like they're out early and back late on the regular.

(Enter the room)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (What a beautiful room... It’s not just tastefully decorated, (‍it hasit hasText for Wise / it's gotit's gotText for Belle‍) everything we could possibly need.)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (But I'll take a closer look later. For now, let's set up the HDD. After such a long trip, Fairy must be getting impatient.)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (Ah, this is the workstation prepared for (‍ususText for Wise / the HDDthe HDDText for Belle‍). It's not as big as the one back home, but it has all the latest equipment.)

Time for a New Look

The following is recorded in the Video Archive

 Time for a New Look

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Video Summary: A fresh identity in an unfamiliar place, and... the coordinates of a home that feels familiar.

Story Description: After setting up the HDD system, (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍) gets pushed by (‍BelleBelleText for Wise / WiseWiseText for Belle‍) into changing into the school uniform Velina provided and heading downstairs to take a look.

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Soft indicator lights flicker on one by one as the HDD system begins deployment. The startup process proceeds seamlessly...

Fairy: ...

Welcome... Fairy!

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Alright, (‍the last interface is connected... Fairy, initiatethe last interface is connected... Fairy, initiateText for Wise / that's the last interface... Fairy, beginthat's the last interface... Fairy, beginText for Belle‍) core data transfer. Prioritize syncing the historical database and Eous's personality settings.

Fairy: Command acknowledged. Establishing a secure, encrypted link to the video store mainframe... Data flow is stable.^{[Note 2]}

Fairy: Irregular access node detected nearby. Likely a residual artifact from the island's previous network iteration. A "backdoor" can be configured if required.

We're guests.

Let's keep it low-key.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍No, let's leave things as they are for now. We're guests, and in a place like this, we should keep it low-key.No, let's leave things as they are for now. We're guests, and in a place like this, we should keep it low-key.Text for Wise / Mmm... we are guests here, after all. In a restricted place like this, we should probably keep our heads down and follow the rules, okay?Mmm... we are guests here, after all. In a restricted place like this, we should probably keep our heads down and follow the rules, okay?Text for Belle‍)

Meanwhile...

(‍Wise, I'm coming in! Hey, look!Wise, I'm coming in! Hey, look!Text for Wise / Belle, I'm coming in.Belle, I'm coming in.Text for Belle‍)

Looks good! But... where did you get that outfit?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Oh, that looks great! But where did you get this outfit...?Oh, that looks great! But where did you get this outfit...?Text for Wise / Whoa, not bad! You look great. But... what's with this outfit?Whoa, not bad! You look great. But... what's with this outfit?Text for Belle‍)

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): Velina left us uniforms in the box right there. (‍Wait... you seriously didn't notice?Wait... you seriously didn't notice?Text for Wise / I... guess you didn't notice it.I... guess you didn't notice it.Text for Belle‍)

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): It fits perfectly, (‍and the material's really nice. Hurry up and change.and the material's really nice. Hurry up and change.Text for Wise / and the quality's solid. You should change.and the quality's solid. You should change.Text for Belle‍) Billy and Cissia won't stop asking about it.

Do I have to change now?

Maybe I could head downstairs first and help you guys out?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Do I have to change now? Maybe I could go help downstairs first. (‍It sounds like you guys areIt sounds like you guys areText for Wise / You guys sound like you'reYou guys sound like you'reText for Belle‍) tearing the place apart.

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): (‍No need, really! We've got everything handled down there. Just change and come down after. Take your time! No rush!No need, really! We've got everything handled down there. Just change and come down after. Take your time! No rush!Text for Wise / Don't worry about it, really. We've got it under control. Just get changed and come down after. Take your time.Don't worry about it, really. We've got it under control. Just get changed and come down after. Take your time.Text for Belle‍)

(Acting all mysterious, huh...)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (Why is (‍shesheText for Wise / heheText for Belle‍) acting all (‍suspicioussuspiciousText for Wise / mysteriousmysteriousText for Belle‍)...)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (But... (‍shesheText for Wise / heheText for Belle‍) does look like (‍shesheText for Wise / heheText for Belle‍)'s doing much better. And from what Velina said, the treatment's already arranged. (‍Which is a huge relief.Which is a huge relief.Text for Wise / That's a relief.That's a relief.Text for Belle‍))

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (Alright, I'll get changed and head (‍downstairs. I should probably loosen up a bit, and remember to smile...downstairs. I should probably loosen up a bit, and remember to smile...Text for Wise / downstairs! I should remember to smile!downstairs! I should remember to smile!Text for Belle‍))

 Change into the school uniform

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Since Velina's prepared the school uniform, why not do as the locals do and try it on, just like (‍BelleBelleText for Wise / WiseWiseText for Belle‍)?

Booastrum District

(Interact with the TV, optional)

A small, somewhat retro TV.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (Huh, the TVs in Roscaelifer don't really seem all that different from the one we have...)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): ((‍...Wait, actually, I think our TV is bigger....Wait, actually, I think our TV is bigger.Text for Wise / ...Wait, no! I think our TV is actually bigger!...Wait, no! I think our TV is actually bigger!Text for Belle‍))

(Interact with the Easel, optional)

A stand used for painting, though it seems it could double for writing letters. A letter meant to be sent to who-knows-where sits atop it.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (That stand looks (‍quite nice.quite nice.Text for Wise / pretty nice!pretty nice!Text for Belle‍) And this letter... who's it addressed to?)

(Interact with the Fireplace, optional)

A fireplace that warms you just by looking at it...

But look closer — it's not firewood powering this thing... It's an Ether energy storage tank. And that flame? Just a seriously convincing special effect mechanism.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): ((‍Makes sense, though. Open flames are a fire hazard — gotta keep the dorms safe.Makes sense, though. Open flames are a fire hazard — gotta keep the dorms safe.Text for Wise / Hmm... yeah, makes sense. Gotta ban open flames in the dorm for safety.Hmm... yeah, makes sense. Gotta ban open flames in the dorm for safety.Text for Belle‍))

(Interact with the Academy Uniform)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): ((‍WhoaWhoaText for Wise / WowWowText for Belle‍), there are so many outfits. This school uniform has quite a classic design. The Helios Academy's style was way more modern...)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (But since the uniform was (‍sosoText for Belle‍) light-colored, it stained super easily. Miss Carole didn't really care, but some of the teachers were pretty strict about appearances. One time, I even had to borrow...)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (...Why am I even thinking about this? I should get changed and head downstairs.)

((ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle) wears the outfit)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍It fits just right, and feels quite niceIt fits just right, and feels quite niceText for Wise / Wow! It fits just right! It feels super nice!Wow! It fits just right! It feels super nice!Text for Belle‍)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): ((‍I didn't expect it to fit this well. Feels pretty natural.I didn't expect it to fit this well. Feels pretty natural.Text for Wise / It fits just right, all in all it feels quite nice!It fits just right, all in all it feels quite nice!Text for Belle‍))

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (Now that I've changed, I should head downstairs and meet up with everyone.)

(Obtain Oath of Skies and Brilliance of Stars)

(Obtain Whisper Clasp (Wise), Whisper Clasp (Belle), Badge of Aurelia (Wise), Badge of Aurelia (Belle), Fairwind Knot, and Mischief Bear)

 Head downstairs and meet up with everyone

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My companions seem to be plotting something downstairs... Now that you've changed into your school uniform, head down and see what everyone's doing.

Booastrum District

(Go downstairs)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍...Huh? Where'd everyone go? Weren't we going to check out the new clothes?...Huh? Where'd everyone go? Weren't we going to check out the new clothes?Text for Wise / ...Where's Wise? And everyone else, for that matter? Weren't we gonna do a fit check?...Where's Wise? And everyone else, for that matter? Weren't we gonna do a fit check?Text for Belle‍)

(Exit Amber Hall)

 Check out the videotape stall

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A familiar videotape stall comes into view. For a split second, it feels warm, like coming home... Go ahead and get a closer look at what everyone's managed to set up.

Booastrum District

(Idle)

Cissia: Tsk tsk, given the situation? Practically perfect!

Billy: Heheh, that's what I'm talkin' about!

Eous: En-nhe! (Amazing surprise!)

(Approach the videotape stall)

A Long-Prepared Surprise

The following is recorded in the Video Archive

 A Long-Prepared Surprise

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Video Summary: A fresh identity in an unfamiliar place, and... the coordinates of a home that feels familiar.

Story Description: The surprise everyone prepared for (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍) has finally been revealed — a new video stall, a familiar and comforting place to call "home" in Roscaelifer.

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Cissia: Ahh, we're running out of time. I should've grabbed more of Mr. Roar's goodies. (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍) really liked them!

Billy: Not bad at all! Yeah, some of the "important supplies" got confiscated at airship security, but what we've got left? It's enough to make this place look like Random Play!

Billy: Should I find another board and spray some cool slogans all over it? You know, give Roscaelifer a taste of that Sixth Street style!

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): (‍Okay, maybe not that, Billy! Let's keep it low-key, okay? Low-key is good. It's great as is!Okay, maybe not that, Billy! Let's keep it low-key, okay? Low-key is good. It's great as is!Text for Wise / That won't be necessary, Billy. Let's keep a low profile. This is fine as it is.That won't be necessary, Billy. Let's keep a low profile. This is fine as it is.Text for Belle‍)

You guys... this video stall...

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Wait, you guys... this video stall... When did you put this together?

Billy: Manager! Whoa! That school uniform actually looks pretty sick on you!

Cissia: And here comes our star! Ta-da! We've been planning this little "special op" for ages!

Cissia: We get it, going away for treatment — uh, I mean, leaving Sixth Street for a long trip... You're totally gonna miss the video store, right?

Cissia: So? For a second there... did it feel like you were back home?

Thank you...

I love it... It feels just like home.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Sorry for making (‍everyone worryeveryone worryText for Wise / you worry, guysyou worry, guysText for Belle‍)... And thank you. I really love this surprise... It feels just like home.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (They all put a lot of thought into this. I gotta pull myself together!)

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): (‍So, Wise, this means we're officially settling down in Roscaelifer!So, Wise, this means we're officially settling down in Roscaelifer!Text for Wise / So this makes it official, Belle. We're settling in Roscaelifer.So this makes it official, Belle. We're settling in Roscaelifer.Text for Belle‍)

Everyone talks and laughs, just like on Sixth Street, until the sky darkens...

 Return to the bedroom and get some rest
(Optional) Take a look around before heading to bed

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After an exceptionally busy day, the schedule's now clear. Time to head back to my room and rest.

Booastrum District

(Ongoing)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (There's nothing else I need to do today.)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (Let's have a look around the area, then head back and rest up.)

(Booastrum) can be accessed through the map.)

(Talk to Ninne, optional)

(All of this is so familiar... How on earth did everyone sneak Ninne past all those security checks and get her up here...)

Ninne: En-nah, en-ne-nah? (Everything's going smoothly at the video store, wanna check out the business stats?)

View Business Performance

Not now.

(Idle)

Violet: We can't just continue like this...

Delivery Bangboo: Enneh... (The Scamall Hollow's gotten so scary...)

(Listen in on Violet next to Roarin' Brekkies, optional)

Worried Merchant Association Member: Ms. Violet, should we reassess the travel risks near the Scamall Hollow?

Delivery Bangboo: Ennah... (That terrifying Scamall Hollow again... What on earth happened this time?)

Violet: It is quite the headache... Alright, log all the delays and indirect losses caused by the recent anomaly and compile it into a report. The merchant association needs to formally file this with the Administrative Affairs Department.

Violet: Notify everyone: effective immediately, take the long way if you have to. The safety of our people and cargo comes first. The merchant association will cover part of the extra costs from the emergency fund.

Delivery Bangboo: En-nah! En-nah! (Got it! Safety first!)

(Idle)

Surprised Student: That's straight up insane...

Excited Student: So this is what a legendary figure looks like...

(Listen in on the Excited Student next to Aurelia Academy, optional)

Excited Student: Hey, did you hear? Word is Commander Sigrid was patrolling the Energy Hub yesterday and leaped straight from the top of one Shiyu Pillar to another! They say she didn't make a sound when she landed — just like a shadow!

Surprised Student: She just... jumped across?

Chatty Student: That's nothing! Rumor has it that when she first started, a massive Ethereal popped up in the logistics area of the Scamall Hollow. The weapons hadn't even arrived yet back then, and guess what happened next?

Excited Student: What happened?

Chatty Student: She threw that big guy hundreds of meters with her bare hands! Now those Ethereals bolt the second they sense her!

Surprised Student: Ain't no way... So, how does she eat? I heard she never actually eats food and just absorbs Ether Energy to sustain herself.

Excited Student: No way! The version I heard is that she only drinks the highest-purity Nitro-Fuel, and she can chug an entire standard barrel in one go! How else could she get so strong?

Chatty Student: And that's not all! Word is, she doesn't have medals hanging on her office walls, but parts she personally ripped off all kinds of thugs and Ethereals! It's a warning to anyone thinking of acting up!

Excited Student: Wow...

Listening to the students' imaginative chatter, you've already formed a... very unique first impression of this lady you've yet to meet.

(Idle)

Cadyn: Where's that assassin hiding...

Worried Patroller: This is real tricky...

(Listen in on Cadyn near True Blues, optional)

Worried Patroller: Commander Cadyn, about that fugitive... we've combed the city and the Scamall Hollow inside and out, but there's no sign of her anywhere.

Cadyn: An assassin who can slip through all our defenses so easily... of course, they wouldn't leave us a trail to follow...

Worried Patroller: The Council's still breathing down our necks... *Sigh*!

Cadyn: Quit your sighing! All we have to do is find her trail, and Lady Sigrid will definitely take her down! But we should proceed with caution. No point in any needless sacrifices. Also...

Cadyn: Every report with details regarding the attack on Sunbringer must be strictly encrypted and delivered directly to me. Keep it confidential. This is on a need-to-know basis.

Worried Patroller: Understood! So, what about the outsiders the ESD brought onto the island? Do we need to raise the alert level?

Cadyn: Stick to the protocol. With Lady Sigrid around, even if they're actually up to no good, they won't manage to make any waves.

Worried Patroller: Understood!

(Interact with the Warm Bed)

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (It's getting late. Should I head to bed, or wander (‍aroundaroundText for Wise / the streetsthe streetsText for Belle‍) a bit longer?

Get ready for bed

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (I'm already pretty tired, and I need to get up early tomorrow. Better get some rest.)

Even in an unfamiliar bed, you're so wiped out that you drift off in no time...

Look around some more