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In the Footsteps of the Chosen of Dragons
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Treasures and CollectorsSpecial FriendsFeeling Like Fish Today!Sauro-Vet's DilemmaLies and PromisesLights, Kamera, Action!A Saurian Lover's Ordinary DaysTepetlisaurus Hide-and-SeekWeighty WingsGifts and Gifts in ReturnWaiting For Seeds to SproutThe Lone Isle Named NightStones, Coconuts, and Saurian TraffickersFriends of Fire and WaterSomeday, We All Must Walk AloneIs "Intensity" Really the Key?
Try your luck at the Saurian Relics Excavation Site!
Quipia:
Three hundred Mora entry fee...
Quipia:
The price is set by the Saurian Relics Association, and cannot be negotiated. As far as I know, this is already the cheapest excavation site, as it's been open the longest.
Quipia:
But nowadays, we sometimes get dreamers like you who want to try their luck.
Quipia:
After all, you never know! Maybe none of the hundreds and thousands of people who came before you had a good eye for treasure, and missed a priceless relic that only looks ordinary.
Quipia:
Many would pay 300 Mora for such a beautiful dream.
Quipia:
So, how lucky are you feeling? Do you believe you'll be the one to strike it rich?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rrrooo... Rawr! Rawr! Raaawr!
Traveler:
My luck's never let me down.
Paimon:
Feel like putting your luck to the test, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
He definitely looks up for it. And what's 300 Mora anyway? Paimon can handle that!
Paimon:
Being able to buy three rays of hope for that sum is kind of a steal, really!
Quipia:
Then I wish you all the best of luck.
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
This little ball... It looks kinda like a component or something. You like it?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rrrah... Rawr!
Paimon:
Though we didn't dig it up, since we did find it here... It might be something really valuable!
Paimon:
Let's ask when we leave!
Quipia:
How did it go?
Paimon:
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} found this...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Quipia:
Let me have a look... Not the most uncommon item, but still, a rare find. It is very well-preserved, with clearly-visible phlogiston flow patterns.
Quipia:
Yes... Would you be willing to part with it if I gave you 10,000 Mora?
Paimon:
Wha—!? Did we really find a priceless Saurian relic!?
Paimon:
Paimon just knew that {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} was awesome, and would bring us good luck!
Quipia:
No, this isn't nearly as precious as you seem to think. Were you to take it to Association headquarters for appraisal, it'd clock in at around 5,000 Mora at most.
Paimon:
Paimon's not falling for that trick! If it's only worth 5,000, why are you willing to pay 10,000 for it?
Quipia:
That's because of the unique patterns on it. I'm quite taken with them. Though it may not be that valuable in the eyes of others, I'm willing to pay a bit extra for it.
Quipia:
You may call me eccentric, but you could also say it's just the nature of a collector.
Paimon:
Hmm... When you put it like that, Paimon gets you. And 10,000 is quite a lot compared to the entrance fee.
Paimon:
So, shall we trade it in for 10,000?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Wrroh... Rrrooo...
Paimon:
You don't seem too happy about that, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}... Do you wanna keep it for yourself?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rrrah... Rawr!
Paimon:
Since {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} doesn't want to sell, then we'll just have to keep it.
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Quipia:
Looks like you value {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} far more than Mora.
Paimon:
Naturally! He's our companion, after all. But if we find something similar in the future...
Quipia:
Thank you, but a collector's passion is as fickle as the tides. It rises as suddenly as it might retreat. Perhaps I'll find myself obsessing over something else in the future, though I can't yet say what my new interest will be.
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Rawr rawr!
Paimon:
Are you agreeing with her, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}? Ohhh, Paimon gets it! This must be the mutual respect and understanding shared by collectors!
Quipia:
It is my honor to have been acknowledged by such a brilliant young Tepetlisaurus. Still, even if we can't do business, that doesn't mean we can't be friends! Feel free to come find me if you ever want to talk about collecting.
Quipia:
I won't keep you any longer, then. Good luck!
Quipia:
What is it? There's no time limit, so take your time.
Your Saurian buddy wants to make some new friends...
Wactana:
"I have neither goals I must reach, nor have I urgent desires. I am a happy shepherd. I care only for alpacas, for the seasons and things that grow, for the cool breeze and rains..."
Wactana:
That's my favorite song. What do you think? Pretty good, huh?
Ah. It's something furry. Something furry is blocking your path...
Energetic Alpaca:
Mmm?
"Half-Baked":
Roarrr...
Energetic Alpaca:
Mmmmm—
Paimon:
Eh? So you're all friends, then?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Rawr rawr!
Someone who seems in charge of watching the Alpacas comes over and calms the Yumkasaurus...
Wactana:
Hey, hey, calm yourself, Half-Baked. See, that's why you've got your name, making rash judgments like you always do.
"Half-Baked":
Rawr...
Wactana:
Don't worry about him, he's just got too strong a sense of duty. Gets all antsy when there are strangers about. But it's also thanks to that dedication that I've got an easy time over here taking care of these Alpacas.
Wactana:
Anyway! What brings you people to my little spot?
Wactana:
Ah, adventurers, then! That said, I imagine Half-Baked saw you as dangerous folks with the scary, scary auras.
Paimon:
Huh. Paimon didn't know that Yumkasaurs could do that. And here we were thinking the Alpacas were about to get attacked! Guess it was all just a misunderstanding, huh?
Wactana:
Aye, and a common one it is, too. I know my fella looks fierce, but he's pretty close to yon' Alpacas. Why, I'd even call them friends!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rrrooo... Rawr! Rawr! Raaawr!
Wactana:
Hmm? What's up, little guy? You wanna be friends with them too?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Raaaawrrr!
Paimon:
Wow, guess so. But yeah, thinking about it, you usually just hang out with the two of us. Some animal friends...
Wactana:
That would do 'im good, yes. Would be quite the adorable scene, too, don't you think — a lil' Tepetlisaur surrounded by Alpaca friends? Me, I could chow down on three bowls of Blazed Meat Stew before I got bored of it.
Wactana:
Still, that'll depend on whether my Alpacas agree or not. Friendship's not to be forced, and all. Wouldn't you say so, Half-Baked?
"Half-Baked":
Mrrmph.
Traveler:
Oho, what's this? Someone doesn't wanna get friendly with our {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}?
Paimon:
Hey, hey, no need to get all defensive! Let's just give {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} a chance to try this out for himself.
Paimon:
Kids only grow when they learn how to get by through their own hard work, right?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Wactana:
Well, your Tepetlisaur's got confidence coming out of its ears, or I'm blind. Guess I'll head back and get some rest. Just holler if there's trouble...
Wactana:
Wait, you know what? Might as well holler for Half-Baked instead. He's the Alpaca expert here, after all... Just kidding. Alright, little fella, you've got this. Good luck!
Scaredy-Cat Alpaca:
(Doesn't look quite so scared anymore...)
Dopey Alpaca:
...
Dopey Alpaca:
...Mmm?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Roooah... Rawr?
Energetic Alpaca:
Mmmmm—
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Wooo... Rrrooo...
Paimon:
Uh... Is this one holding a grudge because of our misunderstanding with Half-Baked?
Paimon:
Oh well, not much we can do about that now. C'mon, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}. Let's try our luck elsewhere!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Dopey Alpaca:
...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Roar...? Rawr! Raaawr!
Dopey Alpaca:
...
Dopey Alpaca:
...Mmmm?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Dopey Alpaca:
...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rroo...
Traveler:
Doesn't look like there's much hope here...
Paimon:
Well, uh, these things happen, you know? Don't feel down, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}. You've still got a chance!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Greedy Alpaca:
Mmmmm—
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Roooah... Ooroo...
Paimon:
Oh boy, looks like we interrupted a feeding session... Don't worry, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}. This was just bad timing, that's all! Let's try our luck elsewhere.
"Half-Baked":
One, two, three, four.
"Half-Baked":
Four... It's hiding again. Where has it gone?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Scaredy-Cat Alpaca:
Mmm...
Paimon:
Huh? What's this other Alpaca doing here?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Rawr rawr!
Paimon:
What's wrong. Is it trapped down there?
Wactana:
I see you're back, little fella. How did it go? Make any Alpaca friends?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Rawr rawr!
Wactana:
Haha, aren't you a happy camper? Why, you're even making me feel all jolly!
Paimon:
Hey, Wactana, shouldn't you be a bit more concerned about what happens to the Alpacas? The one {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} made friends with was in a real tight spot back there.
Wactana:
That so? Guess I gotta talk to Half-Baked real quick then, tell it to take more care.
Wactana:
I mean, I am living the dream! C'mon, be happy for me and stuff!
Wactana:
Ah, yes. If {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}'s fond of the Alpaca toy over by the side, I can let y'all have it.
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawwr!
Paimon:
Guess {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} doesn't know what "standing on ceremony" is, huh. Thanks then, Wactana!
Wactana:
Eh, no biggie. And if you wanna drop by again, you're always welcome.
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawwr!
"Half-Baked":
Roar!
Paimon:
Uhh, are we interrupting its mealtime? It sure looks annoyed...
Greedy Alpaca:
Mmmmm—
Energetic Alpaca:
(Looks like it's still mad at us...)
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Only after much "Rawr! Rawr!"-ing encouragement from {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} does the timid Alpaca climb back up using the freshly-laid wood plank path...
Scaredy-Cat Alpaca:
Moo... Mmmmoo—
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Oroo? Rawr! Raaawr!
Faced with {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}'s enthusiasm, the timid-looking Alpaca seems unafraid, instead bending down and gently touching {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} with its nose...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Roooah... Rawr!
Paimon:
Hehe! Guess that means you're getting on great, huh?
Paimon:
And Paimon's too... Wait, when did this become a competition?
Paimon:
Still, it's kinda dangerous for this Alpaca to be out here completely on its own. We'd better go tell Wactana what's going on.
Paimon:
Also, Paimon's sure she'll be happy to hear that {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}'s made a friend, too!
Scaredy-Cat Alpaca:
(It looks terrified...)
"Half-Baked":
Roar!
Wouldn't it be great if you could catch some fish for your Saurian buddy...? Ace Angler Paimon, you're up!
Paimon:
Yikes, that's one strong fish. How's it still able to swim so fast, even after such a long struggle...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawrrr...
Paimon:
No worries, 旅行者'll definitely be able to catch it again!
Paimon:
Tada! What did Paimon tell ya? If anyone could get the better of this slippery customer, it'd be 旅行者!
Paimon:
Speaking of skills, if we just threw in all the bait and let the fish get so full that they turned over and floated up to the surface... that would still count as "fishing," right?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rrrar... Rawr...
Paimon:
Hehe, you think so too, don't you, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}? Paimon can tell just from the way your eyes are twinkling! Hehe, let's give it a try next time...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawrrr...
Paimon:
Wait a sec, it's not done yet! We have to wait for 旅行者 to finish cooking it first!
Once the fish is finished grilling, everyone sits down and eats their fill.
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
Wah... Even as Grilled Fish goes, that was something special. You can really tell that Paimon was the one who caught it, hehe!
Traveler:
Great job, Paimon! You're in charge of fishing from here on out!
Paimon:
Uhhh... *sigh*
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
Hey, there's no such thing as a free lunch, y'know, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}! You'll have to help out too next time — if you want any fish, that is!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rrrawr?
Paimon:
Hmph, look who's playing dumb now!
Paimon:
Phew, nice and tidy at last... G—Guess it's time for Paimon to get started with the fishing!
Paimon:
Just you wait and see, Paimon's gonna catch a big one!
Sadly, the surface stays as still as a mirror, without a ripple in sight.
Paimon:
Uhh... Is there something wrong with the water here? The fish don't seem to want to come out, at all!
Paimon:
So close! Yet... so far. Ugh, why does it feel like this is gonna take forever...
Paimon:
It's a bit early to be getting Paimon's hopes up!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr...
Traveler:
You've got it! You've got it!
Paimon:
Hey, stop being such a distraction... Jeez!
Paimon:
Ehh!? We've got a bite, we've got a bite! Time to reel it in and see what Paimon's caught!
Paimon:
What the... that's not a fish, it's a bottle! And it's even tied to one of the wooden planks at the fishing spot... Ugh, well, the fact that you always catch strange things too makes Paimon feel a little better, 旅行者...
Traveler:
You seem to be able to catch anything... but fish.
Paimon:
Hey, you catch weird stuff all the time too! Anyway, seeing as Paimon already caught it, we might as well take a look at what's inside...
Paimon:
Could it have been these two that left behind that pile of stuff just now? People who are this obsessed with fishing are... pretty scary, huh...
Paimon:
Seems like they're using this bottle to pass messages to one another... We'd better throw it back.
Paimon:
Aaaanyway, Paimon has a funny feeling that it'll definitely be a fish next time!
The rod suddenly drops downwards and starts being violently tugged.
Seems like something big and heavy deep down below has taken the bait...
Paimon:
A bite, at last! Must be one heckuva fish... Up you come, you big lump!
Traveler:
That's right, you big lump! Up you come!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
R—Rawr!
Seeing Paimon struggling,
you and {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} grab hold of her...
But the line is being pulled with such unstoppable force...
Finally, with a mighty plop, the fish escapes...
Paimon:
*sobs* That must have been a huge one, otherwise it would never have gotten away!
Paimon:
Ugh, so annoying... Huh? It's still swimming around near the surface! Seriously!?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawrr—
Paimon:
No no no, the sea's too dangerous! And you'll never catch up with it anyway...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr...
Paimon:
If only we could find a way to catch that fish, 旅行者...
Paimon:
This shallow water beach looks great! It's warm, bright, and there are fishing rods set up here. Maybe this would make a good fishing spot!
Paimon:
Why don't we try fishing here?
Traveler:
Maybe I'll catch myself another travel guide...
Paimon:
No way, Paimon vetoes that idea. Besides, there's only one Paimon, and you already caught her!
Paimon:
Paimon's talking about fish-fishing! It's been a while since we last ate fish you caught and cooked yourself... Plus, it's about time you gave {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} a taste of your culinary wizardry!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
Hehe, it's all for poor old {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}, y'know...
Traveler:
Then why don't you get involved too, Paimon...
Traveler:
How about... you do the fishing this time, Paimon?
Paimon:
Huh? You want P—Paimon... to do the fishing?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Rawr!
Traveler:
All for poor old {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}, eh?
Paimon:
How... How could you, catching Paimon out with her own words like that!
Paimon:
Ugh, alright then... But be warned, Paimon has no idea what she'll catch, if anything!
Paimon:
Plus, before that... Ace Angler Paimon needs a nice, tidy environment to work her magic in. What if the line gets snagged on all that junk floating around in the water?
Paimon:
Let's tidy up the area a bit first!
You encounter a Qucusaurus attacking a human, but there seems to be more to this scene than meets the eye...
"Kururuk":
—Shwaaaargh!
Mazkal:
Come on kiddo, come on now, quit fooling around. If you don't take your meds, you won't recover!
Paimon:
Oh no, she's in danger! We've gotta help her, 旅行者!
"Shwrawr!"
As if knowing it is outmatched, the Qucusaurus flies off with a cry...
Paimon:
Argh, it's quick! Gone in the blink of an eye!
Paimon:
Wha— You want Paimon to go chase it? Seriously?
Mazkal:
...Hmm, if nothing else, it does look like it's recovered quite nicely. Next, we should...
Paimon:
Speaking of which, why was that Qucusaurus so mad?
Paimon:
...Hmm, Paimon knows! You must've stolen its snacks! There's nothing more infuriating than a food thief, Paimon'll tell ya that!
Mazkal:
Snacks? Well, yes, I've had some, but Kururuk's not the type to get in a huff over small stuff like that.
Paimon:
"Kururuk"? So it has a name... Seems like it's got quite a temper on it, though! Almost hit you back there!
Mazkal:
Well, I wouldn't blame him, the treatment being what it is...
Traveler:
So taking a beating is also a kind of healing? You learn something every day...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Raaaawr!
Paimon:
What? Come on, how did you get that into your head? Cut that nonsense out right now — you're giving {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} the wrong idea!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Hroowr? Rrooh?
Mazkal:
Haha, if that was a workable form of therapy, I'd love to try it myself! Unfortunately, Saurians are different from us. Even if you told them something would help them recover quickly, there's no guarantee they'd understand.
Mazkal:
Ah, yes, allow me to introduce myself. I'm Mazkal. I usually take care of wounded or sick Saurians nearby. Not to brag or anything, but my medicines get pretty good client reviews.
Mazkal:
Hmm. Your little companion looks very healthy. Doesn't look like he needs my help.
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Raaaawr!
Paimon:
Ah, so you're a Saurian vet! Uhh, judging from the way Kururuk behaved, seems like a pretty tough job...
Mazkal:
Oh, I wouldn't say it's all that tough. It's just that Kururuk's case is somewhat... special. He's deeply distrustful of humans right now, so he resists all treatments and medication.
Mazkal:
*sigh* If only I were a Saurian myself. I've observed him, and he gets along with other Saurians just fine. Perhaps he'd be willing to take medicine if it came recommended by another Saurian.
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Wroo?
Paimon:
Hmm, well if that's the case, we might just be able to help you!
Mazkal:
Huh? Wait, you're saying that despite your appearance, you're actually Saurians!?
Paimon:
You sure have an overactive imagination! Ugh...
Paimon:
A—Anyway, the real reason we can do this is because {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}'s a super clever little Saurian! He can help us out!
Mazkal:
Huh? He's that smart?
Traveler:
Got a good eye for picking me as a companion, if nothing else...
Paimon:
Uh, sure, but that's not really the focus right now, is it?
Paimon:
Yup! Either way, you can leave this to {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}, no problem!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Rawr!
Mazkal:
Then on Kururuk's behalf, let me thank you in advance, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}!
Mazkal:
I've been worried that if he keeps acting up like this, it might not only prevent his old injuries from healing, but even cause new wounds to emerge... So I'm most relieved to have your help!
Mazkal:
I've formulated two different medicines for him. I've done my best to balance therapeutic effects and palatability, but I haven't come up with the perfect solution by any means...
Mazkal:
The result being that the more effective of the two medicines isn't as tasty, while the one Saurians love isn't quite as effective...
Mazkal:
Hmm... Well, instead of all this explaining, let's just have {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} take a sniff. You'll get the picture from how he reacts.
Mazkal:
Here's the more effective medicine.
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Wooo... Rrroo...
Mazkal:
And this is the less effective, but much more appetizingly-colored one.
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Raaaawr!
Paimon:
Wow, the difference really is obvious!
Mazkal:
No matter which one you use, the medicines will help Kururuk recover, so I'll just give you both of them. You can decide which you want to try!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Mazkal:
Hehe, you're so reliable! Anyway, I'll head back to camp to make some preparations. As for Kururuk, I leave him in your capable hands!
Paimon:
Don't you worry, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}'s got this!
Paimon:
If he'll eat it, this one should help him recover better, right? You've got this now, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
Looks pretty hopeful. Hehe, good work, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}! ...Err, wait a minute...
"Kururuk":
—Shwaaaargh!
Paimon:
Huh!? W—Was the medicine too effective? He looks even angrier than before! Gah, we've gotta calm him down real quick...
Paimon:
Well, even if this one doesn't work as well, just having him eat the medicine at all is progress enough! Let's do this, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
Ooh, he snapped it right up? Hmm... But he still looks pretty listless.
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Wroo?
Paimon:
Sh—Should we try the other one, then?
Traveler:
Might as well.
Paimon:
We're counting on you for Round Two, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
Chowed it right down! But...
Paimon:
Uh oh! He's even madder than before! Quick, we gotta calm him down!
"Kururuk":
Shrawr...
Paimon:
旅行者, Paimon's kinda worried about how Kururuk's wounds haven't fully healed yet... Why don't we follow him and see how things are?
You hurry over to {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} and Kururuk.
Paimon:
There he is? Phew, at least he looks fine... Alright, let's feed him the medicine now!
Paimon:
Which of the two should we go with?
Traveler:
Let's not go with either for now.
Paimon:
Hmm, that does make sense... Actually, why don't we bring him back to Mazkal now that he's being a bit less rowdy?
"Kururuk":
Rrooah...
Traveler:
Is this really a Saurian who still hasn't fully recovered?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rrrooo... Rawr! Rawr! Raaawr!
Paimon:
He'd probably be a super tough opponent when he's in tip-top shape... Anyway, let's bring him back to Mazkal while he's being a bit more docile!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Raaaawr!
Mazkal:
You're back! How did it go? Did Kururuk take his medicine?
Paimon:
Well, he did, but...
You explain what happened earlier...
Mazkal:
I see. Alright, let me have a look... Hmm. Looks like he's fine, not hurt too badly at all.
Mazkal:
Either way, it's a good thing that he took the medicine! And now that I know how he reacts, I can adjust the formula accordingly.
Mazkal:
Yup, don't worry, we should be fine. Thanks for your help — especially you, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}! What an amazing little Tepetlisaur you are!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawwr!
Paimon:
Haha, it's nice hearing people praise {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} — even better than hearing them praise Paimon, in fact!
Mazkal:
I'm impressed at how well you two get along with this little guy too. I could stand to learn a thing or two from you.
Mazkal:
I'd love to say that there's something I could do to help you, or do for you...
Mazkal:
But I think I'll settle for wishing you the best of health. Best you never need my help!
Mazkal:
Ah, right, but if you just want to chat, you're welcome to come find me anytime.
Paimon:
Sure! Hope Kururuk recovers soon — hopefully without instantly resorting to hitting people, like he did earlier...
Mazkal:
As for that... Not to worry, I'll figure something out. And you never know, his temper might improve along with his wounds!
You discover a Yumkasaurus standing in the way of some treasure. Can you find a way to make it leave...?
Strange Yumkasaurus:
Arrooo?
Paimon:
Hey, is there something you want? ...If only we had a way to know what that is...
Strange Yumkasaurus:
Arroo arroo... *stomach rumbling*
Paimon:
L—Look at the food... It's vanishing!
Paimon:
Hey, what're you trying to say? Paimon's a true gourmet, she's very particular about food, and would never just chow down like that... How can you truly enjoy your food if you just vacuum it up?
Paimon:
Still, maybe the poor thing was just starving! Poor fella, let's give it another serving.
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Arawrrr...
Paimon:
Does {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} also want to eat? Let's feed this other Sauropal first, and then we'll fix you up something delicious!
The hungry Saurian eats everything you lay out in a single gulp.
You blink, as though the scene seemed to unfold twice...
Paimon:
Okay, that should at least fill your tummy—
Paimon:
Hey! Wait a sec, how are you sitting down again? Is two servings not enough!?
Paimon:
Whoa, and just going to sleep right in front of the cave after eating? Doesn't seem remotely interested in getting out of the way, either!
Paimon:
What should we do, 旅行者? Paimon doesn't get this guy... Even if you wanna take a nap after eating, at least don't block the way!
Traveler:
I don't think it ever agreed to get out of the way, though.
Paimon:
Grraaaah! And it ate so much of our food too...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
Even {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} can't stand to watch! C'mon, 旅行者, we've gotta try and wake it up!
Paimon:
Ehh, it won't wake up? Ugh, so annoying! D'you think it's just pretending to be asleep?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Ehrrr?
Traveler:
(You relate the contents of the sleep-talk...)
Paimon:
Are you saying it's intentionally blocking the way just to get food, cheating people out of their grub... Ugh. We fell for it hook, line, and sinker...
Paimon:
Hmph! But if that's how things are, then we don't have to play nice!
Paimon:
Let's just have {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} tunnel over and get to that chest!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
If it's gonna take the low road, we can't be expected to play fair either!
Paimon:
What were you mumbling about just now?
Strange Yumkasaurus:
*grumble*
Paimon:
Hey, could it be you're really hungry?
Paimon:
A Saurian here all by itself, and no master in sight... It probably isn't even able to find its own food...
Paimon:
C'mon, 旅行者, let's go help find it some food!
Paimon:
Once it gets full and moves out of the way, the treasure will be all ours! Hehe...
Traveler:
What should we feed it, though?
Paimon:
Let Paimon think for a sec! Saurians here tend to eat a bit of everything, and Paimon isn't sure what Yumkasaurs eat... Looking at its color, it feels kinda like it should eat leaves and grass and that kinda thing...
Paimon:
Let's find one of those and give it a try first! Hungry bellies tend not to be too picky!
Paimon:
Yeah! Hehe, sure looks good. It'll definitely like it!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
The Yumkasaur downs the food in front of it in a flash.
You almost don't even manage to see just how the feat was accomplished...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Rawr!
Paimon:
Hehe, well done! Now let's see what goodies are hiding in the chest!
Paimon:
Ah? There's nothing at all? Just a note?
Paimon:
Oh, so the one who left the note was its actual master? So we weren't tricked by the Saurian, but by its master?
Paimon:
Yeah! Even if he was really sick, how could he just leave his Yumkasaur in a place like this!?
Paimon:
And he even wanted to use people's greed to... No, wait, he wanted to take advantage of people's empathy for the Saurian...
Paimon:
*sigh* Anyway, it's not like we can just let it stay here tricking people out of their food. Let's go find the Chief of the Scions of the Canopy and tell him about this.
You explain the situation to Wayna, chief of the Scions of the Canopy, and bring him over.
Wayna:
Oh dear, I had a hunch about this when you came looking for me...
Wayna:
Who'd have thought it was that scoundrel that left behind this creature...
Traveler:
That scoundrel?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rrrawr?
Wayna:
He was one who did wrong, then in fear of punishment, left the tribe of his own accord.
Wayna:
But I see no good in divulging the offender's name. Perhaps he himself was well aware that what he did was no good thing. See — he didn't even leave his name at the end of this letter.
Traveler:
So his Saurian chose to join him...
Wayna:
No, we cannot say that it "chose" to do so. Saurians are simple creatures that cannot easily distinguish right from wrong. Most of the time, they simply follow their emotions and trust their companions.
Wayna:
...As I suspected, at the core, he hasn't changed. Whatever small wits he has he employs towards devising tricks to deceive others, even his own Saurian.
Wayna:
We will send people to feed this Yumkasaurus on a regular basis. It is a child of the tribe, after all...
Wayna:
As for that scoundrel... *sigh* It is a tragic ending indeed, but I refuse to sympathize with him. People should be held responsible for their actions.
Paimon:
Huh? Do you not like it...? It won't touch it...
Paimon:
Hey now, beggars aren't supposed to be this choosy... Hmm, just what kind of food might it like?
Strange Yumkasaurus:
...
Paimon:
Wow! There's treasure in the cave, but this fella here has totally blocked off the entrance, and won't move at all...
Strange Yumkasaurus:
Arrooo?
Paimon:
Yeah? What's wrong?
Strange Yumkasaurus:
Arrooo...
Paimon:
Bah, Paimon didn't understand that at all! {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}, can you tell what this Yumkasaur is trying to say?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Ehrrr?
Strange Yumkasaurus:
?
Paimon:
Looks like that didn't work... *sigh* And even if they could understand each other, it's not like we could talk with {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} either.
Paimon:
If only we had a way to understand what was being said, then maybe we could give it what it wants and make it move out of the way.
Strange Yumkasaurus:
*snoring* *snoring*
Paimon:
Wow, this Saurian's sleeping unreasonably soundly... Guess it's a layabout on top of being a greedy-guts.
Strange Yumkasaurus:
Remember now... *gurgle* Want to eat... Meaty food...
Strange Yumkasaurus:
Want to eat...
Traveler:
You want to eat?
Strange Yumkasaurus:
Flat stomach, stomach, so hot...
Strange Yumkasaurus:
Want to eat—
Strange Yumkasaurus:
*snoring*... He's right. Just need block cave... *snoring*... Then can eat meaty food...
Strange Yumkasaurus:
(The Yumkasaur falls into a deep sleep. It doesn't seem like you'll be able to wake it up.)
It's time you shot a film starring your Saurian companion!
Paimon:
Look, look, 旅行者! There's a Kamera here, and some props too. D'you think this is a film set?
Paimon:
But these houses... they're so tiny. They make you look like a giant!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr... Rawrrr!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawrrr...
Paimon:
Hehe, looks like we're real "big" shots now, huh?
Suddenly, yet utterly seamlessly, a Natlan local joins the conversation...
Akatanga:
Oh, hello! Are you guys interested in filmmaking too? If so, then I beseech you — join forces with me, Akatanga, to bring this burgeoning new trend to the lands of Natlan, that it might sweep all before it!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Raaaawr!
Paimon:
How come you're so hyped all of a sudden, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}? Anyone'd think you were a film buff yourself, chiming in like that!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Raaaawrrr!
Akatanga:
You have a keen eye, little one! In truth, everything you see here was set up with the sole intention of making a certain little Tepetlisaur the next big star!
Akatanga:
A great pity that my friend took the little fellow away. We had an almighty spat over our creative differences, after which she stormed off with my most important actor... and now they are gone. *sigh*...
Akatanga:
I should never have mixed friends and business. The project failed, and I lost my friend too... In other words, I am doubly defeated.
Akatanga:
But that's all water under the bridge — for now, what stands before me but another little Tepetlisaur, starry-eyed and eager for stardom! With such enthusiasm, what could go wrong? We shall make the next big hit!
Akatanga:
So, what do you say? If you can help me complete this timeless, groundbreaking work of mine, I'll be sure to reward you handsomely!
Traveler:
Well, seeing as {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} likes the idea...
Paimon:
We can help, but... We still don't know what this film of yours is even about.
Akatanga:
Well, here's what I've got so far...
*bzzt*— *bang* A sudden flash of dazzling white light heralds the arrival of an uninvited guest to the tribal settlement, perfectly round but for a single spike. *crackle* *bzzt* As it stops for a moment on the grass, a scorching smell begins to waft upon the air. "Eek! An emissary of Xibalba!" The tribesfolk look terrified when they see it. *bang* *crackle* *bzzt* "A foul abomination with no teeth... It's coming our way! It will surely devour us all!"
Just as the wicked villain is about to break through the tribe's defenses... *BOOM* *BOOM* Our savior with the red tail scarf appears, seemingly out of nowhere. "Where did it come from?" the tribesfolk gasp, marveling at its sturdy claws, stronger than obsidian itself, and capable of carving through rock of any kind. "But faced with such a slippery, shameless foe... Surely even for {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}, this is a fight that cannot be w..."
"Rawrrrr!" cries our savior — in more of a piercing shriek than an angry roar — and the evil, toothless monstrosity begins to pulsate. A raging blaze lights up the sky, followed by a thunderous rumbling... then waves of heat begin to flow forth, hotter even than liquid phlogiston. Immersed in such heat, the toothless fiend is vanquished. "Hot, hot, hot!" cry the tribesfolk, who have narrowly escaped disaster, as the aftershock surges through their ranks.
But when they look up, they discover that their savior with the red tail scarf has vanished without a trace, as suddenly and inexplicably as it first arrived...
Akatanga:
What's up? Need me to run you through it once more?
Akatanga:
First, set out the performance props. Place the Wooden Barrel in the middle of the scene, without blocking the main character or the set, and place the Elemental Bait near where the antagonist enters from.
Akatanga:
When it's time to do so, guide the antagonist to a spot near the Wooden Barrel, then move back to a safe position and smash the Wooden Barrel.
Akatanga:
When the actors are in position, the two of you must guide the antagonist towards the Wooden Barrel as planned, then scram with equal haste. Once you've reached a safe position, simply smash the Wooden Barrel.
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Raaaawrrr!
Paimon:
Steady on, no need to rush!
Akatanga:
To tell you the truth, I was just a teeny-tiny bit worried for the little one just now. I wanted the effect to be as realistic as possible, so I might have gone a bit overboard on the explosives...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawrawrawrawrawr...
Akatanga:
In any case, with this experience to go on, I'll know how to do things better next time. Thank you all for your help. Now, how about we take a look at how it turned out?
To all of your surprise, neither the savior with the red tail scarf, nor the evil crackling antagonist, nor the thrilling shots of explosions seem to have made it into the final cut — only close-ups of Akatanga's constantly changing expressions...
Akatanga:
I... I'm the star of the show?
Traveler:
Congratulations!
Paimon:
No, no, that's not right! Could it be that the Kamera...
Akatanga:
Well, it's true that this is the first time I've ever officially used a Kamera, but... Surely I didn't... get it the wrong way round?
Paimon:
Easy for you to say, but what about all that hard work we just put in?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Wooo... Rrrooo... Rrawrr...
Paimon:
And {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} was so looking forward to seeing it...
Akatanga:
I'm so sorry, it's all my fault! Alright, how about this... Just think of the previous events as a rehearsal. We'll do it again, and this time, it'll be the real deal. I'll do my absolute best, and everything possible, to shoot the best film I can possibly shoot!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rrrooo... Rawrrrr!
Paimon:
Seems like you're eager to give this another shot, huh, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}? Let's do it, then. Hope nothing goes wrong this time...
You follow the same process as before and finally get the result you wanted...
Akatanga:
Incredible! Absolute perfection! That completely and utterly exceeded my expectations.
Traveler:
A complete, utter, absolute... piece of cake.
Akatanga:
Aside from the payment we agreed upon, I'll also give you this picture to keep as a souvenir. *sigh* I must say, this really has turned out to be my magnum opus. Of course, I couldn't have done it without your help.
Paimon:
Whoa, you look so imposing, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}! Not bad at all.
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Raaaawrrr!
Paimon:
Hehe, looks like {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} is happy with how it turned out too. Well, all's well that ends well, as they say!
Akatanga:
No, that won't do. It didn't turn out how I imagined at all... Let's start over.
Paimon:
Hey! Why's a temp suddenly filling in as the antagonist? Nobody ran it by us!
Akatanga:
Shh! Quiet, we're about to start shooting!
Akatanga:
"No, such evil cannot be forgiven... rest in peace, my friends. Oh, the agony... Seeing the fallen brothers of the tribe, how can one not be moved to tears?"
Akatanga:
"But now is not the time for tears. Today, I face the all-scorching emissary, and come what may, I shall have my revenge—"
Akatanga:
?
Akatanga:
A ferocious, toothless beast whose demeanor is as cool and composed as a Lavender Melon, that legendary fruit from far across the sea!
Akatanga:
What sort of a face was it, I hear you ask? A visage of such merciless cruelty that even gulping down volcanically spicy Tatacos would leave it unmoved. Truly terrifying...
Akatanga:
"This time, this time your remorse shall be great indeed!" And with that, the giant beast with the red tail scarf unleashed the Mighty Meaty Fireball it had honed through countless hours of practice...
Akatanga:
Alright, now's the time! Lure the Electro Slime towards the Wooden Barrel, then smash it to smithereens!
Paimon:
What, just smash a barrel? How's that gonna make anyone buy this whole "Mighty Meaty Fireball" business?
Paimon:
Sounds kinda weird, but... If you say so, we'll give it a try.
Akatanga:
Who knows, perhaps that friend of mine might even have a change of heart once she sees this... Haha.
You encounter someone surrounded by three Saurians out in the wild...
Icayo:
My dear, your enthusiasm is... quite overwhelming. Phew... Shall we have some ice to cool our heads, then talk about this later?
"Marigold":
Shrawrr—!
You hear a scream at first, followed by the thud of something heavy falling to the ground. Then, all that's left are Saurian cries...
Paimon:
Huh!? Is that person alright?
Paimon:
Ugh, he's surrounded... We can't see what's going on at all...
Traveler:
Shall we try a view from above?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
Hmm. Seems like {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} wants to give it a try — go on then, little buddy!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Grawr...
Paimon:
Uh, something's not right. Is that person dead— Ugh, no, no, pish posh! Maybe he just passed out. But still, we can't just stand by and do nothing!
Paimon:
Um, could you three please let us through?
"Marigold":
Shrar! Grawr!
"Ripple":
Mmrawr...?
"Jade":
Rawr!
Paimon:
Whoa, they won't let us through at all... What's going on? Considering what that person said before, he might know these Saurians...
Paimon:
If only we had more clues...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
...Rawr!
Paimon:
Hmm? Have you discovered something, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}? Come on, let's keep up!
Someone's Diary:
"...Today's a rainy day. I prepared "Ripple" his favorite Sour Sauce Ceviche. His look of satisfaction made it all worthwhile..."
Someone's Diary:
"...Even if he's swimming in a leisurely manner, the moment I proffer some of that Sour Sauce Ceviche... Whoosh! Out he pops from the water, and in such lovely form, too..."
Someone's Diary:
"...I would never doubt his affection for me. Only, perhaps, that he might love the ceviche more..."
Paimon:
So... Ripple's this Koholasaur's name, huh? Guess the Sour Sauce Ceviche in the pot must've been for him.
Someone's Diary:
"...Big round sparkling eyes, curly tail and cheery cries... Jade, oh, Jade, is there a cuter Saurian in this world than you...?"
Someone's Diary:
"...You have never once been cheated, nor never once doubted, as if all life might become your friend and enjoy a wonderful time playing with you..."
Someone's Diary:
"...Were I not so busy, I'd love to play with you all day, watching you dart through woods swimming in mottled sunlight, like a child of the wind, a spirit oh so carefree..."
Paimon:
Ah, so that little Yumkasaur is named "Jade." Playful, too, sounds like. Maybe you two could be friends, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}.
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Someone's Diary:
"...I've crossed mountains and valleys just to search for your whereabouts. If you truly wished not to see me, you could have departed..."
Someone's Diary:
"...But you had consideration for my pace, stopping every so often, even collecting so much Grainfruit on my behalf, not to mention those shiny stones..."
Someone's Diary:
"...Oh Marigold, my lovely Marigold, only I know the tender heart that lies beneath your hard shell. To be a fighter so fierce was never your intent..."
Paimon:
Err, so Marigold's that grumpy Tepetlisaurus, then? Call Paimon blind, but she sure doesn't see how that one counts as "tender"!
Paimon:
Anyway, back on topic. So these three Saurians are... his friends? Why'd they knock him unconscious and surround him, then?
Traveler:
Let's get him out first and ask questions later.
Paimon:
Yeah, that's true. If only we could get them to make way... Hang on, didn't the diary say that Ripple fancies Sour Sauce Ceviche? There's some in camp, so maybe we can use it as a lure!
Paimon:
Great idea! Jade's the fun-loving sort, so {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} just needs to lead 'er off somewhere.
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Raaaawr!
Paimon:
See, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}'s excited about the plan too! But perhaps the simplest and least wasteful way would be to use the Sour Sauce Ceviche, right?
"Marigold":
Shrawrr—!
Paimon:
Don't get so worked up, we're just checking to see if the guy over there's unhurt.
Paimon:
C'mon, don't give up that quickly! Look, we don't mean any harm, and we... Well, we're sure that you're not the fighty type by nature...
"Marigold":
Shrar! Grawr!
Paimon:
Uh oh... She's getting even angrier!
Traveler:
(There's a diary over here...)
Someone's Diary:
"...Today's a rainy day. I prepared "Ripple" his favorite Sour Sauce Ceviche. His look of satisfaction made it all worthwhile..."
Someone's Diary:
"...Even if he's swimming in a leisurely manner, the moment I proffer some of that Sour Sauce Ceviche... Whoosh! Out he pops from the water, and in such lovely form, too..."
Someone's Diary:
"...I would never doubt his affection for me. Only, perhaps, that he might love the ceviche more..."
After being defeated, the Tepetlisaurus named "Marigold" drills into the ground and hides only who-knows-where. You take the chance to check on the injured person...
Paimon:
No obvious wounds... Hey, are you alright? Can you hear Paimon?
Icayo:
...Hmm? Marigold? Ah, you gentle soul. You're concerned about me, aren't you? Worry not. I've been training myself to play with you without any worries...
Paimon:
Hey, Paimon's Paimon, y'hear? Not some Marigold! 旅行者, do you think he might have hurt his head in the fall?
Icayo:
Wait. You're not Marigold. What's going on? What happened to me?
You tell him of how he was surrounded by the three Saurians and knocked down by Marigold...
Icayo:
Ah, so that's what happened. Sorry for the trouble. The name's Icayo. As you can see, I'm an adventurer who loves chasing Saurians... and who sometimes winds up being chased by them.
Icayo:
I had a spell of ill-health that resulted in my being bedridden for a while. Not only did my stamina decline greatly during that time, but I wasn't able to meet them on the regular either...
Icayo:
To have been surrounded by them even before making it to camp... Ah, how fortunate I am, to be one so fretted over.
Traveler:
You're a real positive thinker.
Paimon:
Anyway, we had a bit of a... tussle with Marigold in our rush to save you...
Icayo:
Ah, nothing to worry about. I imagine that was no different from any other game to her. She's probably off sulking somewhere over the loss.
Icayo:
Despite appearances, she's got a delicate soul. I'll go comfort her later, so again, don't you worry.
Paimon:
Alright then. Looks like you're fine. Guess we worried for nothing, but Paimon's glad you're okay all the same.
Icayo:
And I'm grateful for that. Ah, yes. While this isn't of much value... Please, take this Sour Sauce Ceviche recipe of mine, would you?
Icayo:
Ripple loves this dish — maybe your companion, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}, might too!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Roooah... Rawr!
Paimon:
Hmm? Wanna give it a try, eh? No need to worry, 旅行者 will make some for you!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
Hehe, looks like he was attracted by the scent of the food.
Paimon:
The gap's not large enough, though. Could you help us lure Jade away, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Raaaawr!
Paimon:
Nice! We'll leave it to you, then!
Paimon:
Let's go check on the guy and see if he's okay once {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} leads Jade off, alright?
You cannot get closer due to Saurian obstruction...
After running into a whole bunch of Tepetlisaurs while you're out on the road, you let your Saurian companion go off to play with them. But then it doesn't come back...
Paimon:
Whoa, where is this mysterious place? So many little Tepetlisaurs...
Paimon:
Could it be some sort of... Tepetlisaurus gathering spot?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! ...Rrrawr?
Paimon:
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} looks so excited! Not often that you get to meet so many companions all in one go, huh?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr?
Paimon:
Oh, you mean you wanna go over there and play with them? Come to think of it, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} hardly ever gets to hang out with other little Tepetlisaurs...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
Uhh, Paimon's still a bit worried... Anyway, let's find somewhere to relax and have something to eat while we wait for {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}.
You and Paimon find a nice spot nearby to rest until {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} is done playing.
But you end up waiting longer than you expected...
Paimon:
Strange... How come {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} isn't back yet?
Paimon:
Paimon sure hopes nothing bad's happened...
Traveler:
Gotten a bit carried away with the fun and games, perhaps?
Paimon:
If so, we'll have to give him a good talking-to. The sun's nearly set!
Paimon:
Ugh... Let's go track it down before it gets so dark we can't even see.
Paimon:
Wow, so many Berries... Thanks! Wait a sec, we're looking for {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}, not Berries!
Clever Little Tepetlisaurus:
Rrrawr?
Clever Little Tepetlisaurus:
Rawr!
Paimon:
Well, being given Berries is never a bad thing, but it seems like {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} isn't here. Let's keep looking!
Paimon:
Hi! You haven't seen {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} around here, have you? Y'know, the new kid on the block...?
Paimon:
It's got a mark on its head and a scarf on its tail...
Dopey Little Tepetlisaurus:
Rrrawr?
Paimon:
Hmm, seems like it can't understand what we're saying.
Paimon:
Looks like we have no other choice but to go through them one by one...
Paimon:
Take a look at this little Tepetlisaurus... This one sure knows how to choose a spot for itself!
Paimon:
No, that can't be {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} either. There's no tail-scarf.
Tree-Climbing Little Tepetlisaurus:
Rrrawr?
Paimon:
Hey, is there any chance you've seen...
Paimon tells the clever little Tepetlisaur what {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} looks like.
Clever Little Tepetlisaurus:
Rawr!
Clever Little Tepetlisaurus:
Rawr!!
Paimon:
Wait a minute, does that mean you know we're looking for {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}? You really are a clever little critter, huh?
Paimon:
C'mon, let's catch up!
Paimon:
Alright, looks like we've got ourselves a little Tepetlisaurus digging about underground. This has to be—
Little Tepetlisaurus Learning How to Dig:
?
Paimon:
Ugh, that's not {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} either...
Paimon:
*sigh* How are there so many little Tepetlisaurs here? Where in Teyvat did {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} go?
Paimon:
Hello there, how do you do...
Paimon:
Uhh, wait a sec... Why has Paimon suddenly started greeting little Tepetlisaurs like this?
Lively Little Tepetlisaurus:
Rawr! Rawr!
Traveler:
Why, Paimon, you're so polite!
Paimon:
Hehe, thanks...
Paimon:
But back to the matter at hand, this little Tepetlisaur clearly isn't {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}...
Paimon:
Well, let's just hope that {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}'s been having as much fun as this little one.
Paimon:
Aha! So you've been here snoozing away! No wonder we couldn't find you all this time...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Wrroh...
Paimon:
Looks like you had so much fun you completely tired yourself out.
Paimon:
But the world's a dangerous place, y'know! If you start feeling sleepy or need a rest, you've got to come find us first...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rowr...
Paimon:
Alright, alright... Nothing wrong with a bit of fun every now and again. But be more careful in the future, okay?
Paimon:
Anyway, why don't we go say hi to that big Tepetlisaurus over there? Who knows, we might get another chance to hang out with this lot someplace else in the future!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Big Parenty Tepetlisaurus:
Roarrr?
Paimon:
Thanks for taking care of {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} all this time!
Big Parenty Tepetlisaurus:
Roarrr...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
Uhh, well... Whatever they just said, it went right over Paimon's head.
Paimon:
Anyway, it's about time we were off. Say goodbye, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr...
Traveler:
Don't be sad, we'll see them again!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rowrr... Rawr!
Big Parenty Tepetlisaurus:
Roooar...
Big Parenty Tepetlisaurus:
Raaarrr—
Clever Little Tepetlisaurus:
Rawr!
Clever Little Tepetlisaurus:
Rawr, rrawr...
Big Parenty Tepetlisaurus:
Rrroar...
The big Tepetlisaurus turns round, as if to signal that it was time that they were off...
The little Tepetlisaurs follow its lead, and together, they leave.
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr...
Paimon:
Aww, you're not feeling lonely are you, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}?
Paimon:
Hehe, don't forget that we're here by your side!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rowrr, rawr!
Dopey Little Tepetlisaurus:
Grainfruit, yummy...
Dopey Little Tepetlisaurus:
*burp*
Tree-Climbing Little Tepetlisaurus:
From stand here, all other Saurians small as bug...
Clever Little Tepetlisaurus:
Let's eat, friend!
Clever Little Tepetlisaurus:
Berry, Cacahuatl, Grainfruit!
Little Tepetlisaurus Learning How to Dig:
Oh no, been caught... Must... Dig faster!
Lively Little Tepetlisaurus:
Happy happy~ Me so happy~
Big Parenty Tepetlisaurus:
Hehe, so much energy... Very good...
Big Parenty Tepetlisaurus:
But... how many were there in total again...?
You find an injured Saurian out in the wild...
Mouse:
Ugh, you're... tougher than you look...
Night Owl:
Gah. Who did we offend... Who'd send someone on this day, of all days, to come whack us...
Night Owl:
Please, Big Bro. How have we offended you? Just... let us know. We won't do it again.
Mouse:
Hey, you little rascal! You're really gonna grovel before this piece of work?
Night Owl:
You think talking tough's going to make us a living? I can see it now, I tell you. We're just living like thieves and crooks. There's nothing special about trafficking Saurians, is there?
Night Owl:
If the only alternative's being robbed by a stronger crook, why shouldn't I go with them instead?
Night Owl:
And not to brag, Big Bro, but I'm sure I'd be way more useful to you than these two. Just call me if you need anything. I'll settle it, nice and clean.
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Hmm?
Paimon:
Are you serious!? No way! Paimon vetoes this motion!
Paimon:
Also, you're a bunch of bad eggs anyway! No way good guys like us would team up with Saurian traffickers like you!
Traveler:
Yup, there's no one good-er than me.
Paimon:
Ahem! Anyway, whatever designs you have on the Saurians, better stop now, or we'll... Well, 旅行者 will show you what's what.
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
The two traffickers leave amidst a cloud of resentment...
Paimon:
Paimon wonders how that Qucusaurus is doing. Shall we go see to it?
Qucusaurus:
Roar...
Paimon:
Oh no, it looks so weak... It must have suffered so much...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Wooo... Rrrooo...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rrah... Rawr! Raaawr!
Paimon:
What is it? Do you have an idea, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Qucusaurus:
(It looks incredibly weak. If only there was some way to revive it...)
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Raaawr! Rawr!
Paimon:
Do you think Embercore Flowers might help it out?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
Sure, we can give it a go!
Qucusaurus:
...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr... Rawr!
Paimon:
Looks like it's kinda reinvigorated?
Paimon:
Heh. Flew away just like that... Guess it still doesn't trust us, huh?
Paimon:
That's true. We had to work hard to reach the understanding we've got with {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} too!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Rawr rawr!
Paimon:
And it's not like we did it to earn its gratitude or anything, don'cha think, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
Hehe, you're a generous little Saurian, aren't you? Just like Paimon and 旅行者!
Your Saurian companion gifts you the treasures it had been carefully collecting. Now, what would make a good thank-you gift...?
Paimon:
Excuse me... Um, are you Master Kulahaw?
Kulahaw:
That is, in fact, my name...
Paimon:
Hehe, so you're the Gem Master who is looking for inspiration! We came looking for you based on Imix's recommendation. We noticed you were staring at the tree just now. Were you in the middle of mining for gems of creativity?
Kulahaw:
Uh, actually... Forget it. It's not important anymore... *sigh* Is there something I can help you with?
Paimon:
We've brought a beautiful gemstone, and we were hoping you'd process it for {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}!
Paimon:
Hehe, c'mon, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}, show him!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Rawr—
Paimon:
Ehhh!?
You hear the fluttering of avian wings by your ears...
By the time you recover, the gem has vanished from {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}'s claws without a trace.
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Raaaaah! Roaaaargh!
Paimon:
Wha— Waitasec, where's the gem? Where could such a huge gem have gone off to?
Traveler:
Seems like a bird nicked it...
Paimon:
What the heck? The birds here steal stuff? Rude!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Roooawr! Rooooawr!
Kulahaw:
Actually, what I was about to say was, even if the gem hadn't just been stolen, I still couldn't help you cut it...
Kulahaw:
...Since all my tools were also stolen by those damn birds! I was actually just carefully looking at those birds, going over them one by one, to see which one of them had their dirty claws on my tools.
Paimon:
Is... Is that even possible? These birds are just the worst! C'mon, 旅行者, let's go get that gem back!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Kulahaw:
And don't forget about my tools too—
Imix:
Ah, you're here. Master Kulahaw has already left your processed gem in the shop, leaving instructions that I personally deliver it to you.
Paimon:
Huh? Master Kulahaw isn't here today either?
Imix:
That's right, he's out gathering inspiration yet again. By the way, he also made a set of locks to carry with him, saying it was to prevent his tools from being stolen... Which is weird... Would anyone want to steal our cutting tools and sell them?
Paimon:
Of course they wouldn't! It's becau—
Paimon:
(...So Imix still doesn't know they were stolen by birds... Let's spare Kulahaw the embarrassment!)
Paimon:
Because... Because there's someone who thinks they can steal his skills that way too, haha...
Paimon:
Forget it... Anyway, we'll take the gem! The shape is so pretty. That's what you'd call a "masterwork," huh?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
Looks like {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} really likes it too!
Traveler:
Allow me to thank you on {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}'s behalf.
Imix:
Hey now, as long as your little Saurian likes it! I'll be sure to pass on your compliments to Master Kulahaw, please come again!
Imix:
Welcome to our shop! If you'd like us to cut a gemstone, you're in the right place!
Paimon:
Hey there! We do have a gemstone here, and we'd like to have it custom-processed. It's for our little Tepetlisaurus companion, ta-da! Here it is—
Imix:
Wow! This gem is of truly exceptional quality! Look at the size, and how clear it is... If you'd like a custom job, the processing will be quite difficult...
Paimon:
Now that sounds familiar. So what's next, extra fees?
Imix:
No! Of course not! Just what kind of person do you think I am!?
Imix:
Our shop specializes in the art of cutting and polishing gemstones. If we run into a good one, we'd rather polish it for free, and let its beauty speak for our quality as it carries our name out into the world. We'd never set high prices willy-nilly!
Imix:
But just as a good artisan seeks the best materials to work with, so do the best gemstones require a suitable artisan to work them. I know just such a "Gem Master," and he would be perfect for doing this one justice!
Paimon:
Whoa, that's amazing! Quick, call the Gem Master out!
Imix:
Aha, but you might need to make an appointment in advance if you'd like to see him. If you don't, chances are he'll be out seeking inspiration...
Traveler:
Seeking inspiration?
Imix:
Yeah! Master Kulahaw is pretty unusual even among master craftsmen. He doesn't believe that artisans should just polish a gemstone according to blueprints, but that they should understand how to observe all the beauty the natural world has to offer.
Imix:
For example, learning polishing techniques from the tiny ripples on a lake's surface, or fretwork patterns from the shifting and billowing clouds... he calls it gathering inspiration!
Paimon:
Uh... Sounds kinda complicated...
Imix:
Still, if you're in a hurry, you can go out and find him wherever he happens to be gathering inspiration from! Let me mark where he said he was going for you.
Kulahaw:
They're all perched up there on the tree... Could they be planning to build a nest with my tools?
Kulahaw:
My brave friends, it's all up to you! Ah, the pain of being without the means to earn my own bread...
Kulahaw:
Can this be!? My tools are back! Oh, this is amazing!
Kulahaw:
I didn't get a good look before, but I must say, now that's one pretty gem! It's got the same fleshy yellow as a bird's tarsus... Bah! I shan't use those blasted scoundrels in my analogies.
Kulahaw:
Like the sky just brightening at dawn, like the first rays of the sun, that kind of early morning sky color... Yeah, that's a good description...
Kulahaw:
Hey, I'm no storyteller! Really, all I need to do is remember the beautiful colors of nature... Using pretty words to describe them isn't my forte.
Kulahaw:
Either way, just leave the gem to me. As I said before, I'll process it for free. Consider it a gift for your help in retrieving my tools. As for how long it'll take... Drop by the Gemporium in two days' time!
Paimon:
Paimon had a guess when she saw the pillars outside, but she really didn't expect to end up here...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Rawr!
Paimon:
Looks like you like this place, at least! Though it does make sense, after all, you must've spent a lot of time here before you met us...
Paimon:
Paimon wonders if those glowing pillars will disappear after we leave this time... Still, let's clean up a bit first, then rest for a while!
You, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}, and Paimon tidy up the place together.
Paimon:
Hehe, now it's looking pretty good!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Rawr!
Paimon:
Hmm, you're pretty excited, aren't 'cha, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}? Do you have something you wanna tell us?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Wrroh... Rrrawr...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Rawr!
Paimon:
Huh? Do you want us to turn around?
Paimon:
You didn't prepare a surprise for us, did you? Heehee, you're as easy to read as an open book!
Paimon:
Alright, then, we'll play along!
You and Paimon turn around, and all you can hear is the continuous clinking and jingling.
It sounds like {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} is tinkering with something...
After a short while, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} lets out a "Rawr rawr!". It's probably time to turn back around...
Paimon:
Whoa, that's a lot of stuff!
Paimon:
Let Paimon have a look! Let's see, a super straight branch, a really round rock... And some strange food with a weird color and smell. Well, that's probably been left out for who knows how many days...
Paimon:
You carefully selected and collected all these, didn't you? Are they gifts for us?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Rawr!
Paimon:
Still, we can't eat food that's been left out for too long! Whoever eats it — and that includes you — would get an upset stomach! So we've gotta deal with that first...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Arroooo... Rooooawr...
Paimon:
Yeah! It feels like it'd be every bit as impressive as a master sword when you wave it around!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Rawr!
Paimon:
Mmmhmm, we'll happily take it all! Hehe, just put it all in Paimon's secret stash's backpack pouch! Maybe they'll come in handy someday!
Paimon:
Hmm, since {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} gave us a gift, we should give him a gift in return.
Paimon:
Let Paimon see what she's got in her secret stash...
Traveler:
Wow. Your seldom-seen generous side makes an appearance...
Paimon:
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} went out of his way to show us how much he cares, that's not something to take lightly! Also, if it gets too heavy, Paimon can't really fly, so maybe Paimon can give him some...
Paimon:
Ta-da! It's a super shiny gem! Do you like it, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Rawr!
Paimon:
Ooh! Guess Paimon's picked just the thing, huh? Hey, be careful now! Don't drop it...
Paimon:
...Oh boy. Why does Paimon feel like you'll lose the gem if you hold onto it like that...?
Paimon:
Why don't we go find the Children of Echoes? If anyone's got gemsmiths who could shape it for us, it'd be them!
Your Saurian buddy digs up a strange seed...
Paimon:
What's up, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}? You were just digging about over there. Did you unearth something amazing?
Paimon:
Was it some sort of valuable treasure?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
Hmm, let Paimon see... Is this some sorta seed? Huh. Didn't think we'd find something like that in this barren ground...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rrrawr?
Paimon:
That said, this doesn't look all that valuable...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Roar...
Paimon:
Still, this place must have been abandoned for ages. The soil looks so hard, too... Could this seed really still be alive?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr...?
Paimon:
Are you upset? ... Well, sometimes it's hard to say — some seeds just won't sprout naturally...
Paimon:
But we could replant it and see what happens. Maybe it just hasn't sprouted yet? Maybe the hole wasn't well dug, or it didn't get enough nutrients.
Paimon:
So it might grow if we plant it properly! Hehe, what might grow from it? A giant Grainfruit, maybe? Or... Y'know, a Cacahuatl with a super strong aroma might be awesome too!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Traveler:
Or maybe a Whopperflower...
Paimon:
Hey, come on! Stop being a killjoy!
Paimon:
That said, what sort of nutrients do plants from Natlan need? ... Anyway, let's get this planted first!
Paimon:
Yeah, this depth should do it!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
Let Paimon think... Hmm, if there was one way in which plants from Natlan might be different... It's gotta be Phlogiston! Maybe we can use that to fuel the seed? Let's give it a go!
Paimon:
C'mon out, little seed~
Paimon:
C'mon out, little flower~
Paimon:
...Huh?
Traveler:
Huh...
Paimon:
Ah, 旅行者, the Phlogiston's energy has faded. It must've been absorbed by the seed, but... There was no reaction.
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Errh?
Paimon:
You really think so? You might have a point...
Paimon:
Dandelion seeds go flying off like little umbrellas if you just blow lightly on 'em, Wolfhooks attach themselves to little wolves, and run off with them to faraway places...
Paimon:
Seeds are tenacious little things!
Paimon:
Well, in that case, let's leave it alone for now — there'll be time to come back later!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
Agh, it looks like all the Phlogiston around the seed is gone... Guess we're gonna have to restock, huh?
You've discovered a hidden chamber deep within the Isle of Night...
Paimon:
Whew... That sure was scary, with those monsters attacking out of nowhere like that. Good thing we're super strong, huh?
Paimon:
Huh? No no no, Paimon can't do that! Who'd want to fight those scary monsters, anyway!?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Rawr!
Paimon:
Heh, looks like he's getting anxious already. Let's just find a way to hatch the egg first!
Traveler:
Activate the incubator.
The incubator is back in action...
All you need to do now is wait...
Hours pass, but nothing happens to the Saurian egg. It doesn't change at all...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Err... Errh?
Paimon:
Weird. Nothing seems to have happened. Have we messed something up? Let's try again!
Traveler:
Let's try again...
You reboot the incubator as the instructions indicate...
But just as with your previous attempt, nothing happens to the Saurian egg...
Paimon:
Aw... How long do we need to wait? Paimon's zoning out over here... Also, she's getting dizzy... and hungry...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rrah... Grgh...
Paimon:
Huh!? Wait! Wait! It moved!
After a long while...
The Saurian egg remains unchanged. No reaction, no sign of hatching.
Paimon:
Still nothing... Could this incubator be broken? But its lights are on! Hmm. Is the problem with the egg, then?
Paimon:
...Hmm, waiting around doesn't seem like it'll help... Should we just take the egg with us?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Wraah! Wraah!
Paimon:
Come on, of course not! Also, don't give {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} any strange ideas!
Paimon:
Well, little fella, Paimon means that... if the problem's with the egg, it might never...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rroo...
Paimon:
Don't be sad, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}. There's nothing we can do about it...
Traveler:
Perhaps the environment here isn't suitable...
Paimon:
Y'know, you're right! Maybe the egg isn't hatching because it thinks Natlan hasn't changed and isn't suited to be its home!
Paimon:
After all, it's been hiding inside here for so long, right? Of course it doesn't know what a wonderful place Natlan's become!
Paimon:
So, let's take it back and take good care of it! We'll tell it stories about beautiful landscapes, thrilling adventures, and all the wonderful people we've met — every single day!
Paimon:
In short, we'll let it know how great Natlan is now! Once it gets excited enough, it'll surely hatch on its own!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
...Brwarh.
Paimon:
To think that these things happened... Milchi, and the person who left these notes behind... Everyone was so brave...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
This is... This is that hibernating Saurian egg mentioned in those notes!
Paimon:
Are you trying to say that we should use the incubator to hatch it, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Rawr!
Paimon:
Hmm, the egg does look like it's in good shape, and there's a manual for the incubator. Let's give it a try, shall we?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
In a remote location near the Flower-Feather Clan's borders, a traveling merchant and his Saurian companion have encountered a mysterious problem...
Qax:
What do we do...
Qax:
My friend, please, just say something. Even a growl would be fine — I just need to know what's happened to you.
"King Coconut":
...Hrrooh?
Qax:
...Nope, don't get you at all.
Paimon:
Even if it were {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}, such a simple statement alone wouldn't be enough to get anything across to us right away.
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Ehrrr?
Qax:
Ah, passing adventurers. We're saved!
Qax:
Thank you so much, kind souls! Here's the situation in a nutshell...
Qax:
I'm Qax, a traveling merchant. I was out fetching water today when I got separated from my Saurian, King Coconut.
Qax:
When I got back, my dear Saurian had been hurt somehow, and had fallen down on the side of the road, unable to walk...
Qax:
I thought maybe he'd set off a hunter's trap, but closer inspection didn't reveal any wounds on his leg or blood spatter on his body... Could it have been blunt trauma?
"King Coconut":
Rroooh! Hroo! Rrooooh!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
Seems like your Saurian buddy's in great pain. Neither 旅行者 nor Paimon's a sauro-vet, though...
Traveler:
Should I carry King Coconut back?
Paimon:
Well, you could certainly do it, given your strength.
Paimon:
But this place is kinda out of the way. If we carry him for too long and open up some unseen wounds while we're at it, we'd just make things worse...
Qax:
Oh, I wouldn't ask you to do that. I know an itinerant sauro-vet from the Flower-Feather Clan who heads out to fixed locations to make medical calls. I'll ask him to come over.
Qax:
Could you two please help me take care of King Coconut for a while? I'll be back real soon — one night, tops.
Paimon:
Heh, you're pretty considerate, huh? Alright, guess we can just treat this like a camping trip — we'll have a good rest, and treat your Saurian buddy to some tasty grub while we're at it!
Paimon:
Eating some of 旅行者's food should take the edge off a bit.
Traveler:
I just so happen to be tired right now, too...
Paimon:
Hmm, now that we've mentioned camp, we'll need a campsite. King Coconut's injured, so he'll need shelter from the elements. Staying here isn't an option.
Paimon:
We'll have to slowly shift King Coconut over to some flat ground, erect a tent, get a pot set up, and light a fire...
Qax:
That makes sense. You really are pro adventurers, huh?
Qax:
I'm good at woodwork, so let's split up and gather the required materials — just some common Flammabomb Wood or Ashen Aratiku Wood plus a little cloth oughta do it!
Paimon:
Would you mind keeping King Coconut company in the meantime, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
You carefully shift King Coconut over to a suitable area and start to build a camp...
Weakened Qucusaur:
Bad guys... In the hills... Threw stones... It hurt...
Weakened Qucusaur:
I... ran...
"King Coconut":
Many... Bad guys... Beat me... Secretly...
"King Coconut":
Qax came back... And they left...
Qax's Gear:
(Rucksacks and boxes packed with various daily necessities. Looks like Qax is running a small business. Place the materials you've gathered here. You can start building a camp in a moment.)
"King Coconut":
Wrooo...
Weakened Qucusaur:
Awrowr... *cough*!
Paimon:
Great — now we can put up a huge camp tent!
Paimon:
It's a real shame that Qucusaurus got away. That quality would fetch top Mora, no doubt about it...
Paimon:
It's cool. The boss enhanced the frangible rounds. The new models could knock a Tatankasaurus out cold without even leaving a trace!
Paimon:
Once those new rounds have been distributed amongst us, we'll be able to capture whichever Saurians we like. We'll strike it rich sooner or later!
Paimon:
Hear that? Those guys seem to wanna resell Saurian companions... Those low-down, no-good poachers!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
Wow, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}, you sounded a little different just then! Looks like those guys have really riled you up, huh?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rrrr...
Paimon:
Speaking of that, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} — do you think you could sneak up to their camp from below and check out what's going on?
Paimon:
If you find anything important of theirs in the camp, destroy it — let's create some chaos!
Paimon:
But if things aren't looking too good, just get out of there and leave things up to us. Always focus on your safety first!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Hrrmm!
Qax returns after a while, carrying a few logs. He pulls out a pot and some fabric from his bag.
Paimon has picked up a bunch of branches and is using them to make a fire to cook with...
Qax is very dexterous and, with your help, has soon built a hut. Paimon and {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} set up a pot, and ignite some kindling...
Qax:
Alright, that's our camp done and dusted. Thanks for all your hard work!
Qax:
It's pretty basic, so not the best accommodation. But please make do for now. I'll repay you all later for sure!
Qax:
Then I shan't ramble on. I'll get going and find a vet as soon as possible.
Qax:
Both so King Coconut can recover faster, but also so as not to keep you waiting!
"King Coconut":
*whimper*
Paimon:
This traveling merchant's quite the straight shooter, and practical, too... Let's hope he can find a vet soon.
Paimon:
Next up, time for us to get camping, cooking, and eating together!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
You prepare food by the fire with Paimon, and cook up several of your specialty dishes — including a sick meal that's easy on the stomach, made especially for King Coconut.
Afterwards, everyone enjoys a casual, filling meal together. Paimon and {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} feed the debilitated King Coconut.
After the meal, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} patiently stays with King Coconut, helping him relax, and his condition improves.
You chat with Paimon until midnight, and everyone in the camp falls into a peaceful slumber...
Paimon:
Mmm~ Paimon slept so well! Guess it was all that hard work yesterday, huh?
Paimon:
Hmm?
Paimon:
Uh-oh, 旅行者 — King Coconut's turned into a Qucusaurus!
Traveler:
You're still dreaming, Paimon.
Paimon:
Oh... Gee, that was freaky. For a moment there, Paimon thought that the food we made had some weird ability to change Saurians or something...
Weakened Qucusaur:
Arowr... *cough*... Aoowrr...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Errh?
Paimon:
It seems like this Qucusaurus is also in a lot of pain. Perhaps it's also been involved in an accident?
Traveler:
It has no obvious wounds.
Paimon:
That's two Saurians collapsing near this place two days in a row now... Something's fishy about this for sure!
Paimon:
旅行者, why don't you think up a way to communicate with them and ask what happened?
Qax:
What do we do...
Qax:
My friend, please, just say something. Even the slightest peep would be fine — I just need to know what's happened to you.
"King Coconut":
...Grr?
Qax:
...Nope, don't get you at all.
Paimon:
Even if it were {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}, such a simple noise wouldn't be enough to get anything across to us right away.
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Errh?
Qax:
Ah, it's master 旅行者 and master Paimon. Saved at last!
Qax:
It's a pleasure to meet the pair of you! Here's the situation, in a nutshell...
Qax:
I'm Qax, a traveling merchant. I was out fetching water today when I got separated from my Saurian companion, King Coconut.
Qax:
When I got back, my dear Saurian had been hurt somehow, and had fallen down on the side of the road, unable to walk...
Qax:
I thought maybe he'd set off a hunter's trap, but closer inspection didn't reveal any wounds on his leg or blood spatter on his body... Could he have sprained his ankle or something?
"King Coconut":
Rroooh! Hroo! Rrooooh!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
Seems like your Saurian buddy's in great pain. Neither 旅行者 nor Paimon's a sauro-vet, though...
Traveler:
Should I carry King Coconut back?
Paimon:
Well, you could certainly do it, given your strength.
Paimon:
But this place is kinda out of the way. If we carry him for too long and open up some unseen wounds while we're at it, we'd just make things worse...
Qax:
Oh, I wouldn't ask you to do that. I know an itinerant sauro-vet from the Flower-Feather Clan who travels about often. I'll ask him to come over.
Qax:
Could you two please help me take care of King Coconut for a while? I'll be back real soon — in one night, tops.
Paimon:
Heh, you're pretty considerate, huh? Alright, guess we can just treat this like a camping trip — we'll have a good rest, and treat your Saurian buddy to some tasty grub while we're at it!
Paimon:
Eating some of 旅行者's food should take the edge off a bit.
Traveler:
I just so happen to be tired right now, too...
Paimon:
Hmm, now that we've mentioned camp, we'll need a campsite. King Coconut's injured, so he'll need shelter from the elements. Staying here isn't an option.
Paimon:
We'll have to slowly shift King Coconut over to some flat ground, erect a tent, get a pot set up, and light a fire...
Qax:
That makes sense. You really are pro adventurers, huh?
Qax:
I'm good at woodwork, so let's split up and gather the required materials — just some common Flammabomb Wood or Ashen Aratiku Wood plus a little cloth oughta do it!
Paimon:
Would you mind keeping King Coconut company in the meantime, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
You carefully shift King Coconut over to a suitable area and start to build a camp...
Qax:
Welcome back!
Qax:
I guess you're going to collect some cooking ingredients and get breakfast ready.
Paimon:
Did you bring the vet by already? That was super quick!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Ehrrr?
"King Coconut":
Hrroo, mrroo!
Paimon:
Looks as though King Coconut's made good progress — he's even able to stand up already. Nice!
Paimon:
Still, where's that vet?
Qax:
I didn't see any of you when I brought him here, so I took him to treat King Coconut first.
Qax:
He assessed that King Coconut was hit by a rock flying at high speed and suffered internal bruising... I can't put two and two together, though. There weren't any loose rocks around the spot where King Coconut collapsed.
Qax:
Luckily, the vet is experienced in dealing with this kind of injury, so he had a special medicine ready to treat King Coconut's internal bruising and greatly relieve the pain...
Qax:
Now that King Coconut can walk slowly, we can take him to the vet for more comprehensive treatment.
Qax:
We found another Qucusaurus near the camp bearing similar injuries — a lost Saurian companion from the Flower-Feather Clan, apparently.
Qax:
After treating it, the vet took it back to the tribe.
Paimon:
A "rock flying at high speed"... Would that be those frangible rounds that the Saurian poachers were talking about?
Paimon:
Ugh, Paimon's getting peeved now...
You and Paimon tell Qax the whole story...
Qax:
So, King Coconut was ambushed by those criminals, leading to those internal injuries... Good thing I came back early, or the consequences would've been too dreadful to contemplate!
Qax:
Those scum! I've a mind to give them a punch or two...
Qax:
No, that's too few. Let them pay it off in installments: Two thousand punches for every victim who had their Saurian companion kidnapped!
"King Coconut":
Awrrrh!
Paimon:
Hmm, that's true! Had we known, we would've tied a few of them up and brought them over to you and King Coconut. Might do you some good to give them a thorough drubbing and let off a little steam.
Qax:
Anyway, let's put venting to one side for now...
Qax:
So the two of you wiped out this criminal syndicate in the time it takes to make breakfast? That's beyond incredible!
Traveler:
They haven't been wiped out completely just yet.
Paimon:
That's right. Their boss took off super quick and has probably made it to another of their bases...
Paimon:
We won't show her a lick of mercy next time!
Qax:
If that's the case, King Coconut and I will warn the Flower-Feather Clan patrol crews to keep vigilant and watch out for this criminal syndicate once we get back there.
Qax:
The campsite we built can be kept to serve as a rest area for their patrols, and we can use a bulletin board to warn passersby and help them avoid further ambushes.
Paimon:
Yeah, having the patrols spend more time in this area would help deter any bad guys. That's a real sensible suggestion, Qax!
Qax:
Please hold on a second while I get this bulletin board set up...
Qax takes the remaining wood and effortlessly makes a standard bulletin board, using a spray paint can to create a rather conspicuous image...
Qax:
Voila! All done!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
"King Coconut":
Hrrrh~
Paimon:
This bulletin board... Huh, is that us and {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}?
Traveler:
Excellent likenesses.
Qax:
Thanks for the compliment. Time is of the essence, so I didn't get too hung up on the details...
Qax:
I'll try to draw a more formal poster for you two later, both in commemoration of your efforts in fighting the syndicate, but also to remind all of us what you look like.
Paimon:
In any case, this will be... The first base for the campaign against this syndicate of Saurian traffickers. We can come over and check things out if we find the time.
Paimon:
Hopefully, this place — no, all of Natlan — will be free of these gangs trafficking stolen Saurians and other animals!
Paimon:
What's up? Any idea what's going on?
Paimon:
Huh? Attacked by bad guys? From the hill over there?
Paimon:
Were those bad guys just trying to hunt wild Saurians? But if it was an accident, we didn't see 'em apologizing to Qax or King Coconut...
Paimon:
Or... are they poachers, waiting to steal other people's Saurian buddies instead?
Paimon:
Never mind that... Anyone hiding behind the scenes and harming the Saurian companions of others is pure scum. We can't just let them go!
Traveler:
Yup, they're just the worst sort of people.
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
Then let's get moving now, and scout the area.
Paimon:
If they don't have anyone particularly strong with them, we should just take action and round them up — just like how we've rounded up Treasure Hoarders in the past!
Paimon:
Not that we'd be scared even if they've got some capable members. We just can't show them our hand when it comes to our counterattack, or they'll escape!
Paimon:
Phew! Not only did we destroy their base... We also figured out what's going on! Let's get back to King Coconut first.
Paimon:
And then we can explain everything that happened to Qax.
Paimon:
What's up? Any idea what's going on?
Paimon:
Huh? Attacked by bad guys? From the hill over there?
Paimon:
旅行者, do you still remember? We've been around here before... We rescued tons of Saurians and other animals from some poachers.
Paimon:
Could it be the same people? And they're trying to steal Saurian companions... Are they seriously looking to resell them?
Paimon:
Never mind that... Anyone hiding behind the scenes and harming the Saurian companions of others is pure scum. We can't just let them go!
Traveler:
Yup, they're just the worst sort of people.
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
Then let's get moving now, and scout the area.
Paimon:
If they don't have anyone particularly strong with them, we should just take action and round them up — just like how we've rounded up Treasure Hoarders in the past!
Paimon:
Not that we'd be scared even if they've got some capable members. We just can't show them our hand when it comes to our counterattack, or they'll escape!
Paimon:
Gah, what crappy luck! Last time, it was that blonde boy and the white-haired fairy who cost me a big paycheck, releasing all the animals I had on me like that. And just now, that Qucusaurus escaped yet again...
Paimon:
*sigh* If nothing else, we've got the boss and his enhanced frangible rounds. They're guaranteed to knock even the strongest Tatankasaurus out without leaving a trace!
Paimon:
Once the boss's new rounds are mass-produced, we'll put this one to bed in no time...
Paimon:
Hear that? It really is those nasty Saurian poachers and animal traffickers from back then. C'mon, let's round 'em all up this time!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
Wow {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}, you sounded a little different just then! Don't worry, we'll get justice for your Blubberbeast friend this time!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rrrr...
Paimon:
Speaking of that, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} — do you think you could sneak up to their camp from below and check out what's going on?
Paimon:
If you find anything important of theirs in the camp, destroy it — let's create some chaos!
Paimon:
But if things aren't looking too good, just get out of there and leave things up to us. Always focus on your safety first!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Hrrmm!
Qax:
Welcome back!
Qax:
I guess you're going to collect some cooking ingredients and get breakfast ready.
Paimon:
Did you bring the vet by already? That was super quick!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Ehrrr?
"King Coconut":
Hrroo, mrroo!
Paimon:
Looks as though King Coconut's made good progress — he's even able to stand up already. Nice!
Paimon:
Still, where's that vet?
Qax:
I didn't see any of you when I brought him here, so I took him to treat King Coconut first.
Qax:
He assessed that King Coconut was hit by a rock flying at high speed and suffered internal injuries... I can't put two and two together, though. There weren't any loose rocks around the spot where King Coconut collapsed.
Qax:
Luckily, the vet is experienced in dealing with this kind of injury, so he had a special medicine ready to treat King Coconut's internal bruising and greatly relieve the pain...
Qax:
Now that King Coconut can walk slowly, we can take him to the vet for more comprehensive treatment.
Qax:
We found another Qucusaurus near the camp bearing similar injuries — a lost Saurian companion from the Flower-Feather Clan, apparently.
Qax:
After treating it, the vet took it back to the tribe.
Paimon:
A "rock flying at high speed"... Would that be those frangible rounds that the Saurian poachers were talking about?
Paimon:
Ugh, Paimon's getting peeved now...
You and Paimon tell Qax the whole story, plus its connections to your previous animal rescue...
Qax:
So, King Coconut was ambushed by those criminals, leading to those internal injuries... Good thing I came back early, or the consequences would've been too dreadful to contemplate!
Qax:
Those scum! I've a mind to give them a punch or two...
Qax:
No, that's too few. Let them pay it off in installments: Two thousand punches for every victim who had their Saurian companion kidnapped!
"King Coconut":
Awrrrh!
Paimon:
Hmm, that's true! Had we known, we would've tied a few of them up and brought them over to you and King Coconut. Might do you some good to give them a thorough drubbing and let off a little steam.
Qax:
Anyway, let's put venting to one side for now...
Qax:
So the two of you wiped out this criminal syndicate in the time it takes to make breakfast? That's beyond incredible!
Traveler:
We should've rooted them all out this time.
Paimon:
That's right. We might have taken their boss out this time, but there might still be more bad guys waiting to claim the top spot and rebuild in secret...
Paimon:
So we can't let our guard down!
Qax:
If that's the case, King Coconut and I will warn the Flower-Feather Clan patrol crews to keep vigilant and watch out for this criminal syndicate once we get back there.
Qax:
The campsite we built can be kept to serve as a rest area for their patrols, and we can use a bulletin board to warn passersby and help them avoid further ambushes.
Paimon:
Yeah, having the patrols spend more time in this area would help deter any bad guys. That's a real sensible suggestion, Qax!
Qax:
Please hold on a second while I get this bulletin board set up...
Qax takes the remaining wood and effortlessly makes a standard bulletin board, using a spray paint can to create a rather conspicuous image...
Qax:
Voila! All done!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
"King Coconut":
Hrrrh~
Paimon:
This bulletin board... Huh, is that us and {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}?
Traveler:
Excellent likenesses.
Qax:
Thanks for the compliment. Time is of the essence, so I didn't get too hung up on the details...
Qax:
I'll try to draw a more formal poster for you two later, both in commemoration of your efforts in fighting the syndicate, but also to remind all of us what you look like.
Paimon:
In any case, this will be... The first base for the campaign against this syndicate of Saurian traffickers. We can come over and check things out if we find the time.
Paimon:
Hopefully, this place — no, all of Natlan — will be free of these gangs trafficking stolen Saurians and other animals!
"King Coconut":
Hrooo... Aoowrrr!
Weakened Qucusaur:
*cough* *hack*!
"King Coconut":
Must be careful... Must be careful!
Weakened Qucusaur:
Don't get hit, or it's gonna hurt!
"King Coconut":
Wrooo...
"King Coconut":
It hurts... It hurts...
You and Paimon discover a suspicious campsite somewhere within Flower-Feather Clan territory. There, you unexpectedly rescue a Blubberbeast. It seems to make a good friend for your Saurian companion...
Paimon:
We said we were going to cook, but what exactly should we make?
Paimon:
Hmm... We used to feed fish to the Blubberbeast Berrypuff, didn't we? In that case, a fish dish should do just fine!
Paimon:
If we want the Blubberbeast and {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} to eat well... Natlan's special Grilled Fish in Mint Sauce might be a pretty good choice.
Paimon:
Alright, let's get started then. Paimon will give you some pointers while you're at it!
Traveler:
Make deeper cuts.
Paimon:
That's right! The deeper the cuts, the deeper the flavor seeps in!
Paimon:
Mmm, that sure tastes rich. {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} and the Blubberbeast are going to love it!
Paimon:
Hehe, that refreshing, cool taste is going to be awesome!
Paimon:
Just the right amount of spiciness — enough to whet the appetite!
Paimon:
Heehee, that sounds so delicious, Paimon's drooling already.
After a splendid culinary process, the special fish you grilled for {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} and the Blubberbeast is ready...
Paimon:
We said we were going to cook, but what exactly should we make?
Paimon:
Blubberbeasts live in the water, so it must eat fish, right? Let's do a fish dish, then.
Paimon:
If we want the Blubberbeast and {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} to eat well... Natlan's special Grilled Fish in Mint Sauce might be a pretty good choice.
Paimon:
Alright, let's get started then. Paimon will give you some pointers while you're at it!
Traveler:
Make deeper cuts.
Paimon:
That's right! The deeper the cuts, the deeper the flavor seeps in!
Paimon:
Mmm, that sure tastes rich. {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} and the Blubberbeast are going to love it!
Paimon:
Hehe, that refreshing, cool taste is going to be awesome!
Paimon:
Just the right amount of spiciness — enough to whet the appetite!
Paimon:
Heehee, that sounds so delicious, Paimon's drooling already.
Paimon:
Sure enough, there are still some Saurians locked up here...
Paimon:
Who'd have thought they'd persist in their wicked ways and keep hurting Saurians, even after we destroyed their base...
Paimon:
Had we known, we could've chased them down and wiped them all out.
Paimon:
True. Now let's save 'em, quick!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
Hmm? Why are there Saurians in the cages here?
Paimon:
Something's not right here... Wait. Could they all have been captured by those people?
Paimon:
Have we busted some kinda Saurian trafficking ring without even realizing it?
Paimon:
That's right! Now let's get all these Saurians outta here!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
Wait, there's a... Blubberbeast in here? How in the world—? Guess bad guys really will sell anything...
Weakened Blubberbeast:
Awrr... Bluboo!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rroo... Mrrooh!
Paimon:
Huh? You're kinda interested in the Blubberbeast, aren't you, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} listens intently to the cries of the Blubberbeast and, seemingly understanding something, lifts the creature by the tail to take it over to the shallows, where they play together.
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
Sure does! Maybe they can become friends?
Paimon:
But that Blubberbeast doesn't seem to have the slightest bit of strength, and its two... Err, paws...? Either way, they don't seem able to flap around much.
Paimon:
There wasn't even a plate of food around... Perhaps they've been locked up so long that they're starving.
Paimon:
If that's so, let's make something for the Blubberbeast and {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} to eat!
Paimon:
Here comes something yummy! Don't just play around — you have to replenish your energy, too.
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Weakened Blubberbeast:
A... Aooouhh!
Paimon:
Hehe, looks like they're having a great time. Will you choke if you eat upside down like that, though...?
Traveler:
Stay safe. Don't be like that Blubberbeast.
Paimon:
Hey, what's with that patronizing tone? Paimon's no Blubberbeast. She's not gonna be so silly as to eat like that.
Traveler:
Try it yourself and you'll see.
Paimon:
Hey! Paimon's not gonna eat like that — she isn't a Blubberbeast anyway!
The Blubberbeast seems to have recovered enough strength for it to flap over and tumble into the sea...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Mmm... Aourgh!
Weakened Blubberbeast:
Aohh! Woo... Arr!
Paimon:
Ah, it's gone...
Traveler:
That's just how things are. I mean, it's not indigenous to Natlan.
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rrooh...
Paimon:
Don't be sad, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}. You had so much fun just now, and you're already friends!
Paimon:
Anyway, Paimon's got a feeling that this isn't the last we've seen of that Blubberbeast!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Weakened Blubberbeast:
Aouhhh...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Arawr?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Awwrr...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Weakened Blubberbeast:
Aouh?
Weakened Blubberbeast:
Aouh...
Weakened Blubberbeast:
Auh!
Paimon:
Paimon can't understand their conversation at all, but it seems they've reached an understanding...?
Paimon:
Makes sense. Even though the Blubberbeast doesn't have much strength, it feels like they're really happy — and Paimon feels happy for 'em, too!
Your little saurian companion seems to have something to tell you...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Rawr!
Paimon:
Hey, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}, where'd you get this Kamera from?
Paimon:
Did you sneak up on someone and... No way!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rrooo!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Mrrraa... Rawr! Rawr! Groooah...
Paimon:
Oho! Isn't that the "Mighty Meaty Fireball"?
Paimon:
Hehe, back in the Children of Echoes, wasn't there this guy who wanted to be a director, but used his Kamera the wrong way round... Ah! Is that where you got your Kamera?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Ehrr... Rawr!
Paimon:
You wanna take a picture with us, right? Hehe, Paimon gets you!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
Yeah... we've been adventuring for so long, but haven't taken any pictures together! Now that the little one's curse has been lifted, he can finally grow up big and strong!
Paimon:
Paimon isn't sure how long it takes for Tepetlisaurs to grow up... If {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} turns into an adult tomorrow, we won't get to see him as a baby anymore!
Traveler:
...
Paimon:
Come on, hehe, let's take that picture!
Paimon:
Master Photographer Paimon's set everything up, this should be just right! And the Kamera's definitely facing us!
Paimon:
Everyone, say "Mighty Meaty Fireball" in three, two, one!
Traveler:
"Mighty Meaty Fireball"!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Raaawr!
Paimon:
There we go. Wow, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} is really striking an impressive pose!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} takes one of the photographs, turns around, and carefully tucks it away beneath the hard shell on his back.
Paimon:
But why did {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]} suddenly want to take a picture?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Groooah...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Wroooh...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Wroooh... Roooah...
Paimon:
What's wrong, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}? Are you feeling unwell? Hmm... He doesn't look very happy...
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Raaawr!
Traveler:
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}...
Traveler:
You want to set off on your own adventure...
Paimon:
Huh? Your... own adventure? Don't you wanna keep traveling with us? Uh oh, did Paimon do something to make you mad...?
Paimon:
P—Paimon won't call you greedy again! Please, d—don't leave us!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Wroooh...
Traveler:
...Paimon.
Paimon:
*sniff* P—Paimon knows... Everyone's gotta grow up someday... and *sob* everyone has places they wanna go...
Paimon:
But... Paimon doesn't want to say goodbye... Not all of a sudden like this...
Traveler:
Don't cry. We'll meet again someday...
Paimon:
Really? Wh—When we need help in the future, you'd better come find us right away, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr!
Paimon:
And... if you run into trouble on your adventures, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}, you can come find us then too! Don't try to act tough!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Rawr!
Paimon:
...Don't eat too much, and don't pick fights you can't win. Paimon said not to eat too much, but you should still eat plenty of meat stew...
Paimon:
A—A—And...! Th—The most important thing of all... is that you should...
Traveler:
Grow up happy and healthy...
Paimon:
Yeah! Happy and healthy and big! Till you're the size of at least three mountains!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Rawr! Rawr!
Paimon:
Y—Yup! Th—That's the spirit! *sob* D—Don't you dare forget about us!
In the tranquil serenity of the forest, you share a parting plate of Blazed Meat Stew. Thereafter, you tidy away your pop-up campsite.
You prepare some mementos for your little friend, who is about to set off on his own journey. You can't help but reminisce about your adventures together — the Yumkasaurus blocking the way in a cave, the Blubberbeast by the shore, and all the curious characters you've met along the way...
Lastly... you linger briefly on the one who communicates in strange golden script...
As Paimon puts it, "He was just using us! He never even showed his face."
It makes you think back to the complex mix of emotions reflected in the eyes of your young saurian companion at the foot of the Sacred Mountain.
...Although he is still small, he will surely grow up to become a mighty saurian indeed.
In the very, very end, he presses his horn against Paimon's forehead, before nuzzling tenderly at your outstretched palm.
Then, after a long pause, in which he seems to be mustering up the courage...
The young saurian resolutely turns around and plods off into the distance.
Shall "intensity" vanquish the cold, or must some other step up to the plate?
Paimon:
Hello there! Um...
Loshts:
Such overwhelming "intensity"! As expected of the legendary 旅行者 and Paimon! You've come all this way — don't tell me you're here to compete for the title of the "strongest in the Collective of Plenty"?
Paimon:
"Strongest in the Collective of Plenty"? Isn't this just the regular "Warrior's Challenge"? Look, there's a whole line of people waiting over there!
Loshts:
Haha, they're nothing compared to you two. To claim the title of "strongest," you must defeat the current "strongest." Ordinary people don't even qualify for that.
Loshts:
So, it is good that you are here... though your timing is less stellar, I fear. The master presently has no time to deal with worldly affairs, so a face-to-face meeting is not on the cards for now.
Loshts:
Oh? Are you planning to seek the master out for a battle? A bold move! In that case, I wouldn't mind sharing his whereabouts with you.
Loshts:
Journey along training's rugged path, and you'll come across a mountainous region brimming with the "Waters of Intensity." There, perhaps, you'll find traces of the "strongest."
Yoleehe:
Can someone lend a hand!? Someone just fainted!
Traveler:
Oh no, looks like the master's passed out! Let's go help too, 旅行者!
It seems like the master only fainted from the heat and isn't seriously injured. With your help, Yoleehe carries the unconscious master away...
Looks like the master's own ability to handle "intensity" still has some room for improvement...
???:
Ki'o-ki'o, where are you...
Yoleehe:
Could it be... that everything written in "The Book of Five Springs" is true...?
Loshts:
How goes your journey to find the "strongest," oh warrior from faraway lands?
Loshts:
If you head up the mountain, you'll come across a region brimming with the "Waters of Intensity." There, perhaps, you'll find traces of the "strongest"...
Ma'chah:
So "cold"! This is so "cold"!
Paimon:
Huh? Cold? What are you talking about... You're sitting in a hot spring, aren't you?
Ma'chah:
No, no... This still isn't enough! If I'm to become the "strongest" — the "strongest" in the Collective of Plenty, no, in all Natlan — I can't settle for just this level of cold! The "intensity"... it's nowhere near enough!
Paimon:
Eh...? Why are you sitting back down again?
Paimon:
What even is this "intensity" you're talking about? Paimon doesn't understand a word you're saying!
Yoleehe:
Oh, you must be the famous adventurers 旅行者 and Paimon! Wonderful! Now we're saved!
Paimon:
Wh—What? Saved? What's going on...?
Yoleehe:
Alright, I'll spill the beans. According to the master himself, he's on a journey to become the "strongest." To that end, he's fully immersed himself in some sort of hot spring training!
Paimon:
Wait, training? In a hot spring?
Yoleehe:
Yeah... I know it sounds crazy, but he got this idea from some martial arts book titled "The Book of Five Springs."
Yoleehe:
The book says that if you follow its teachings, you can eventually make cold water boil just by using your own "intensity."
Yoleehe:
And that's not even the wildest part! The book's full of insane stories about martial arts legends — like one guy who punched straight through a mountain in one night, and another who could crush rocks into gemstones with his bare hands!
Paimon:
Paimon never imagined there could be such incredible martial arts in the world! If you could learn them too, 旅行者...
Traveler:
Whoa, that's like something straight out of a novel.
Yoleehe:
Look, I get it — it sounds ridiculous. But this isn't just any random book. Our master found it in the collections owned by the Masters of the Night-Wind, so it's gotta be legit, right? And more importantly, he believes in it completely.
Yoleehe:
That's why he picked this specific hot spring — or rather, this "cold spring." His goal is to transform the freezing cold water into a true hot spring using nothing but sheer "intensity"!
Paimon:
Wait... it's true! This water's ice-cold! But won't he get sick from staying in water like this for so long, no matter how strong he is?
Yoleehe:
Yeah, exactly! And even if he doesn't get sick, this can't go on forever. Our "Warrior's Challenge" has been put on hold for days, and everyone's waiting for him to come back!
Yoleehe:
But the master keeps saying that giving up halfway would mean he doesn't have enough "intensity." He's sworn that he won't leave until the water starts boiling.
Yoleehe:
The spring's manager has no idea why the water's gone cold in the first place. Honestly, if only we had some skilled adventurers around to help out... Look, I've even prepared a reward! All this, for anyone who can solve the problem.
Traveler:
Maybe you should call someone from the People of the Springs to help out...
Paimon:
(Hey, let's not be so quick to turn him down. Let's check out how much he's offering first, at least!)
Paimon:
Ahem, don't worry — we'll get this spring heated up again. Besides, we can't just let the master sit in freezing water until he gets sick. Helping people is what good adventurers do, right?
Yoleehe:
Oh, thank you! I'll be counting on you, then!
Paimon:
You just stay here. We'll have this sorted out in no time!
???:
Oh hey, 旅行者, it's you...
???:
Actually... the hot spring water still feels colder than it used to. I really messed up this time. What am I gonna do when I go back...?
Traveler:
Don't worry, just give it a bit more time.
???:
Alright, got it...
Paimon:
Hmm... Well, we already agreed to help out, but where should we even start?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr?
Paimon:
That's never going to work! The area's way too big!
Paimon:
*sigh* Isn't there a more realistic solution we can try?
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr?
Paimon:
Wait, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}, don't go wandering off like that!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr?
Traveler:
Wait, {REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}, don't go wandering off like that!
Ma'chah:
Haha! So "cold"! This is so "cold"! But just watch — I'm about to crank the "intensity" right up! You'll boil alright, mark my words!
Paimon:
Eh? A little Koholasaurus? Why is it here?
???:
Ki'o-ki'o...! So you were here after all... If you guys hadn't come out when you did, I-I'd have...
???:
What if you'd gotten hurt? Don't just run off like that again, okay? *sniff*...
Paimon:
H—Hey, cheer up! Look, your little saurian's fine, see? Super full of energy, too!
{REALNAME[ID(2)|SHOWHOST(true)]}:
Rawr! Rawr!
???:
Ah, um... I'm okay now. Oh! I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Linaha, from the People of the Springs. I'm usually assigned to take care of the little Koholasaurs...
Paimon:
Alone? That's pretty impressive!
???:
N—Not really... If I were more like you, Ms. Paimon, they probably wouldn't have run off like that.
???:
I was thinking that they might've all gone to play near the vents, and it turns out I was right...
Paimon:
So the hot spring got cold because the little Koholasaurs had the phlogiston vents all blocked up, huh? No wonder the spring caretaker didn't notice anything!
???:
Actually... there are still two more Koholasaurs I haven't found yet. I think they're probably hiding in the phlogiston vents too...
Paimon:
Leave this to us! We'll find the other little Koholasaurs while we adjust the water temperature, don't you worry!
???:
Really? Thank you! It's great to have Ms. Paimon around.
Paimon:
Hehe, of course! You can always count on a legendary adventurer like the Great Paimon — this is a piece of cake!
???:
Wow! Ms. Paimon, you're amazing! I want to be just like you someday!
Paimon:
(Hey, can you not put Paimon on the spot like that in front of everyone? How about this — Paimon'll let you have the best dish tonight, okay?)
Paimon:
Ahem! Anyway, let's get going!
???:
Great! You're all back! I was starting to think I might've really messed things up today!
Ma'chah:
Huh? This is... so hot! The "intensity" is building up! Ahh! I did it! I really did it!
Ma'chah:
Haha! What incredible "intensity"! Such unbelievable "intensity"!
Ma'chah:
...Aghhh!
???:
It's you, 旅行者! Hehe, long time no see! How have you been?
???:
Hehe, just between us — I discovered that the hot spring's water temperature is back to normal, which is great news for me — now my little Koholasaurs can play freely, and I won't have to worry anymore!
???:
Next up, time to go have some fun! I'll enjoy the hot springs and the volcano to the fullest!
Traveler:
Enjoy yourself!
???:
Thanks, 旅行者! You make sure to enjoy yourself too, alright?
Loshts:
Such incredible "intensity"... It's thrilling! Absolutely thrilling!
Loshts:
Precisely, precisely! So, what do you say? Want to give the "Warrior's Challenge" a shot? Just sign up with the master. I've got high hopes for you!
Loshts:
Lovely, lovely! Ah, I can hardly wait to see your legendary skills in action!