The Devil in Velvet

Stellar Jade x 80, Trailblaze EXP x 600, Credit x 50000, Traveler's Guide x 8, Clock Credits x 300

Talk to Aventurine

You have witnessed the truth that can "result in the collapse of Penacony" as mentioned by Aventurine... Robin's body starts to disintegrate from the crack in her chest and is eventually reduced to nothingness in the dream.
Aventurine seems to have something to say. Let's see what he has got up his sleeves.
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But... how is that possible?
Could Robin actually...
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This really is... hard to take in.
That's just one side of the story.
If that's the case, I can't trust anyone.
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Contact the Crew

Safe and sound, you return to the Golden Hour with a repertoire of information. If everything goes as planned, the Crew will surely be blown away after hearing your experiences... provided that you don't get tongue-tied.
Let's look forward to it.
{NICKNAME}
{NICKNAME}
(A Family rep... Is Himeko okay...)

Follow Black Swan out of the hotel

Black Swan answers your questions and promises to escort you to the exit of the Memory Zone. Hopefully, she isn't up to any mischief this time... Or, do you secretly enjoy the little tricks she pulls?
Black Swan
Black Swan
Come, this way — it's a short walk. Don't get lost.

Speak with Black Swan

Using Robin's death as an excuse, Aventurine invites you to collaborate with him in bringing down The Family. It is not coercion, but a temptation with the promise of gain. Although he leaves you with enough room to decide, you know that one should not be hasty when it comes to decision-making.
You still have the chance to talk to Black Swan and ask for her advice before leaving the Memory Zone.

Head to the Golden Hour

Black Swan answers your questions and promises to escort you to the exit of the Memory Zone. Hopefully, she isn't up to any mischief this time... Or, do you secretly enjoy the little tricks she pulls?
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{NICKNAME}
{NICKNAME}
(A Family rep... Is Himeko okay...)

Confront Sam

Aren't you curious about what took place on the other side of Penacony while you were waiting for the Crew? Now you have a chance to see it — This can't be explained by science, so just enjoy it.
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Sam
Sam
..."My time"?
Acheron
Acheron
I've seen many clever disguises that can conceal appearances, but they can never cover up who a person really is. And you're no different.
Acheron
Acheron
You had no desire to kill {NICKNAME}. You only did what you did to drive me and the Memokeeper away... but why?
Sam
Sam
...
Acheron
Acheron
Did Destiny's Slave make you do it?
Sam
Sam
You know Elio.
Acheron
Acheron
I thought this is just the kind of thing that'd get written into your "script."
Sam
Sam
My "script" has always been brief. Other than that. Anything beyond that is unnecessary.
Sam
Sam
He knows my nature: There is but a single destiny, from which no one can escape... And until then, I hold the privilege of choice.
Sam
Sam
However, you appear to be ignorant of this, so it's time for me to inquire: Who exactly are you?
Acheron
Acheron
Not your enemy, perhaps.
Sam
Sam
That's not what I asked.
Acheron
Acheron
I don't deserve your curiosity. Loners wandering the cosmos always have their secrets. Take me. I've also been wanted by the IPC, so it's little wonder I know something about the Stellaron Hunters... that's all.
Acheron
Acheron
Maybe I can help.
Sam
Sam
What reason would you have for doing that?
Acheron
Acheron
I tend to forget things — which is why, rather than memories, I'm accustomed to using my emotions to capture what I normally wouldn't otherwise. So...
Acheron
Acheron
...I know who is inside that cold armor.
Sam
Sam
...
Acheron
Acheron
How about it? Ready to take off that armor and sit down for a talk?
Sam
Sam
It's not yet time.
Sam
Sam
I don't need help, but I can give you a suggestion that would make things better for you and me.
Sam
Sam
If your goal is the Watchmaker's Legacy, then go look into The Family. Not only are they covering up the existence of "Death," but they're burying the past and the truth about what happens inside the Dreamscape.
Acheron
Acheron
Already on it.
Sam
Sam
...and the Astral Express is no enemy of yours.
Acheron
Acheron
I know that... I just never expected to hear you say it.
Acheron
Acheron
What's next, then? {NICKNAME}'s been taken by Black Swan. Will you go look for {M#him}{F#her}?
Sam
Sam
No need for that... No harm in mentioning that Elio's only given me one instruction: "Get all of the Astral Express to track down the grand legacy."
Sam
Sam
I tried settling this in an easier and more direct way, but as you can see, here I am, confronting you: I failed. Can't ever go against "the script."
Acheron
Acheron
"The so-called impossible is merely something that has yet to happen"...
Acheron
Acheron
...That's it. Before we split, can I ask you one more thing?
Acheron
Acheron
Is there anything else in your "script" about me? I'd like to know what kind of footnote "I" get to leave in that future foreseen by destiny?
Sam
Sam
Unfortunately, not a thing came up.
Acheron
Acheron
...I knew it.
Sam
Sam
Hang on...
Sam
Sam
I don't.
Acheron
Acheron
Don't what?
Sam
Sam
Your first question was: "Do you still have dreams about everyone who died because of you?"
Sam
Sam
I don't. Never have.
Sam
Sam
I was born without the ability to "dream." I live for this cold harsh reality, for a little light, and to burn... to keep on burning, until I turn to ash.
Sam
Sam
So, I really envy you.
Acheron
Acheron
Is that so...
Acheron
Acheron
Then you're already living in the waking world.
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