Clockwork: Colleen
Stellar Jade x 10, Trailblaze EXP x 100, Credit x 20000, Refined Aether x 3, Clock Credits x 180, Achievements <Gate to Stars>
Find the trashcan mentioned by Colleen at Aideen Park.
Tick... tock! Quick, adjust the hands... Tick, tock!
People's minds await your exploration. Help them regain their true selves!
People's minds await your exploration. Help them regain their true selves!
{NICKNAME}
This must be what Colleen wanted... Let's head back and see her.
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<i>Memory Zone Mmee Vticim Lsit Spenpit (Encrypted)</i>System
Just as you're about to leave, a figure blocks your way...
Colleen
{M#Boy}{F#Girl}, it's urgent... Please get me that stuff ASAP. I'll explain everything to you later.
Options
Are you following me?
What just happened?
Colleen
No time to dwell on that right now!
Colleen
There's no time for the whole enchilada right now!
Colleen
Listen up. I've got a bad feeling that we've...
System
...
{NICKNAME}
Colleen... disappeared? Did she encounter something inside the hotel in reality?
{NICKNAME}
I think she said her room was beside the stairwell, and there was a pot of flower by her door... Maybe I should take a look.
NotFound:424030605
NotFound:424030606
{NICKNAME}
This must be what Colleen wanted... Let's head back and see her.
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<i>Memory Zone Mmee Vticim Lsit Spenpit (Encrypted)</i>System
Just as you're about to leave, a figure blocks your way...
Colleen
{M#Boy}{F#Girl}, it's urgent... Please get me that stuff ASAP. I'll explain everything to you later.
Options
Are you following me?
What just happened?
Colleen
No time to dwell on that right now!
Colleen
There's no time for the whole enchilada right now!
Colleen
Listen up. I've got a bad feeling that we've...
System
...
{NICKNAME}
Colleen... disappeared? Did she encounter something inside the hotel in reality?
{NICKNAME}
I think she said her room was beside the stairwell, and there was a pot of flower by her door... Maybe I should take a look.
Meet up with Colleen behind the door.
Tick... tock! Quick, adjust the hands... Tick, tock!
People's minds await your exploration. Help them regain their true selves!
People's minds await your exploration. Help them regain their true selves!
Colleen
Looks like you've taken care of them — my side shows the danger has gone. Great job, {M#boy}{F#girl}, you've done well.
Options
Are you okay?
So why were those two bugging you then?
Colleen
Of course, not a hair on my head was harmed... but I have to admit, their sudden attack really caught me by surprise.
Colleen
It's a really long story... but I have to admit, their sudden attack really caught me by surprise.
Colleen
Luckily Captain Colleen always has a backup plan: Before going to sleep, I set up my enclosed dimensional force field generator on the door so that the entire room would be impenetrable — not even under laser bombardment!
Colleen
However, if they kept bugging me outside the door, I probably wouldn't be able to sleep well too... so thanks for your help.
Colleen
Now that everything's sorted, let's go back to our dreams and keep chatting. See you at the old place.
Return to the Dream's Edge and talk to Colleen.
Colleen
Finally, it's stopped... Is that thing I want still there?
Colleen
...Is it just this one thing?
Options
That's all there was inside the trashcan.
I can't read what's on it.
Colleen
That's not right. Let me see...
Colleen
It might be encrypted. Let me see...
Colleen
Kissing, washing, hide-and-seek... These sure are diverse.
Colleen
...Alright, I've restored the text on it. As agreed, I'll give you a copy to share.
Options
When am I going to get paid?
Why was the IPC bugging you?
I'm off then.
Colleen
Relax. I'll pay you later. First, listen to the secret I'm about to tell you.
Colleen
Good question. Let me tell you why.
Colleen
Ah, relax. I've still got secrets to tell you, remember?
Colleen
You know, I used to be a Nameless as well, before leaving to strike out on my own. You know all of this — but I omitted the contents of my solo journey.
Colleen
Take a guess at what I've been up to for those years.
Options
Working for the IPC?
Did you go back home and work the land?
You're not going to do something bad, are you?
Aren't you a traveling merchant?
Colleen
Me, working for someone? Impossible, let alone for a large conglomerate like the IPC. In fact, I ended up giving them quite the headache...
Colleen
After all, I am a pirate.
Colleen
Hah, that'd be a fate worse than now. Plus, a stable life doesn't suit a Nameless.
Colleen
I may not be a Nameless any longer, but I've still got the spirit of adventure in my bones.
Colleen
That's why I became a pirate.
Colleen
Bad? Perhaps, but that depends on your definition of "bad." However, most people do seem to find me bad...
Colleen
After all, I am a pirate.
Colleen
To other people, sure, but I feel like telling you the truth... That's just a convenient disguise.
Colleen
Really, I'm a pirate.
Colleen
I've robbed trade vessels, smuggled minerals, and sometimes even peddled precious cargo. But I did it not out of greed, but for the freedom of wayfaring... and to make a little money for traveling.
Colleen
The IPC put out a small bounty for me on its official site. I'm guessing those two fools came here just for that... I thought some big shot had discovered me right at the start.
Colleen
Don't worry. Everything I told you before is true: I was once a Nameless, and now I still yearn for adventure. I'm no different from any other traveling merchants, besides the bounty on my head.
Colleen
As soon as I heard about Penacony, I knew that I had to come here. No matter the cost...
Colleen
I'm an unfortunate soul, who never got to see the age of heroes trailblazing the universe. I've always been envious and jealous of the real Nameless ones...
Colleen
But I know that I'm also really lucky. The curtain has yet to fall on the story of this era, and I still have the chance to take part in it and catch a glimpse of the secret treasure of the universe waiting there in the end of the adventure.
Options
Secret treasure of the universe?
Colleen
This is my idea of Trailblaze. I think that there is some kind of precious treasure that exists at the end of all adventure that pays off all the effort you expend along the way.
Colleen
What's the point of continuous exploration if you know you're not going to get anything in the end?
Options
Exploration is the main reward, in and of itself.
Sounds way too focused on material gains...
Colleen
...That's a very Nameless answer from you. You still retain your ideals; that's okay.
Colleen
Despite my ideals being far less glittery now, I still hope that ideal behavior can be rewarded.
Colleen
Sure, but it's vital to feel rewarded materially.
Colleen
When we regard something as a guiding principle, the world will develop in whatever direction we pursue. People today tend to choose money — as they have for a long time.
Colleen
From this perspective, what could stimulate people's desire for exploration more than a secret treasure at the edge of the universe?
Colleen
Once I've solved the Watchmaker's riddle, I'm going to embark on an adventure of my own. And it could just be the final adventure of my life.
Colleen
I'm going to look for him — not for money, but to stand before him and see how dazzling the so-called legend really is, and whether it's strong enough to melt even a rat in the gutter like myself.
Colleen
And those guys who tried to sabotage me, thinking they could stop me by using dirty tricks... whether it's The Family or the IPC, one day, I'll make them pay!
Colleen
Even the maxims of the universe shall step aside before me!
Colleen
Oh, by the way — here's the reward I promised. Hold onto that. Even a Nameless has to eat, just like the rest of the mortals.
Colleen
When everything is done and dusted, let's meet up again at the end of the adventure.
Colleen
Hiss... My logical mind has regained control... My mood has been all over the place lately.
Colleen
Rumor has it, that dreamscape isn't always like this. It's The Family that molded it to its current state...
Colleen
...If our emotions are controlled by others and could be manipulated like clay... wouldn't that be terrible?
Colleen
Tsk, I suddenly remember something pretty distressing...
Colleen
As I said before, I traveled with some of the Nameless for a while, before we parted ways. This incident was the catalyst.
Colleen
That day, our spaceship was restocking provisions on a desert planet. The warehouse manager bought a creature named Hairy from the locals — that was its name. I don't know what species it was.
Colleen
The crew looked at this yellow boulder calf lookalike and decided to cook it up to eat. I had no objections. But just when the chef was about to stick the knife, Hairy spoke...
Colleen
It said that it's an intelligent species and hoped to discuss philosophy and the arts with us — instead of being carved up into pieces of meat. It also said, it was its own idea to join everyone on the ship.
Colleen
As the most experienced crew member, I took charge of communicating with this "monster." We chatted about everything, from history and culture to Aeon worship — and its knowledge was even richer than mine.
Colleen
So I told my companions that we should view it as an intelligent species and a sentient person. Everyone thought that I was being unreasonable.
Colleen
The chef said, "We still want to eat it. Since it looks similar to yellow boulder calves, the meat should taste the same."
Colleen
At the time, we already had enough food to feed ourselves — but these people just wanted to try a new exotic species... Before the butcher's knife fell, I could see tears welling up in Hairy's eyes...
Colleen
Later that night, everyone enjoyed their own juicy cutlet. Everyone raved about how delicious it tasted, but I didn't take a single bite.
Colleen
After this voyage was over, I left the team and struck out on my own.
Options
Why?
Do you think they lack any empathy?
I bet it tasted really good though...
Colleen
Because I was enraged. You could also say my impetuous nature played a role.
Colleen
I'm not against eating meat, but as the Nameless, these people obviously lack the awe for the unknown and the spirit of adventure — they should've joined the Annihilation Gang, instead...
Colleen
Just like us, Hairy was a creature of high intelligence... I know it's strange to say, but when a cow starts talking about spirits and philosophy with you, how can anyone treat it as just a piece of meat?
Colleen
Not only that, they also lack an awe for the unknown — killing the wonder of possibility in the cradle.
Colleen
Just like us, Hairy was a creature of high intelligence... I know it's strange to say, but when a cow starts talking about spirits and philosophy with you, how can anyone treat it as just a piece of meat?
Colleen
...
Colleen
If you're a glutton, go to a restaurant and order a steak if you'd like to enjoy the meaty pleasures of livestock.
Colleen
But Hairy was no livestock. Just like us, Hairy was a creature of high intelligence... I know it's strange to say, but when a cow starts talking about spirits and philosophy with you, how can anyone treat it as just a piece of meat?
Colleen
Tsk, I suddenly remember something pretty distressing...
Colleen
As I said before, I traveled with some of the Nameless for a while, before we parted ways. This incident was the catalyst.
Colleen
That day, our spaceship was restocking provisions on a desert planet. The warehouse manager bought a creature named Hairy from the locals — that was its name. I don't know what species it was.
Colleen
The crew looked at this yellow boulder calf lookalike and decided to cook it up to eat. I had no objections. But just when the chef was about to stick the knife, Hairy spoke...
Colleen
It said that it's an intelligent species and hoped to discuss philosophy and the arts with us — instead of being carved up into pieces of meat. It also said, it was its own idea to join everyone on the ship.
Colleen
As the most experienced crew member, I took charge of communicating with this "monster." We chatted about everything, from history and culture to Aeon worship — and its knowledge was even richer than mine.
Colleen
So I told my companions that we should view it as an intelligent species and a sentient person. Everyone thought that I was being unreasonable.
Colleen
The chef said, "We still want to eat it. Since it looks similar to yellow boulder calves, the meat should taste the same."
Colleen
At the time, we already had enough food to feed ourselves — but these people just wanted to try a new exotic species... Before the butcher's knife fell, I could see tears welling up in Hairy's eyes...
Colleen
Later that night, everyone enjoyed their own juicy cutlet. Everyone raved about how delicious it tasted, but I didn't take a single bite.
Colleen
After this voyage was over, I left the team and struck out on my own.
Options
Why?
Do you think they lack any empathy?
I bet it tasted really good though...
Colleen
Because I was enraged. You could also say my impetuous nature played a role.
Colleen
I'm not against eating meat, but as the Nameless, these people obviously lack the awe for the unknown and the spirit of adventure — they should've joined the Annihilation Gang, instead...
Colleen
Just like us, Hairy was a creature of high intelligence... I know it's strange to say, but when a cow starts talking about spirits and philosophy with you, how can anyone treat it as just a piece of meat?
Colleen
Not only that, they also lack an awe for the unknown — killing the wonder of possibility in the cradle.
Colleen
Just like us, Hairy was a creature of high intelligence... I know it's strange to say, but when a cow starts talking about spirits and philosophy with you, how can anyone treat it as just a piece of meat?
Colleen
...
Colleen
If you're a glutton, go to a restaurant and order a steak if you'd like to enjoy the meaty pleasures of livestock.
Colleen
But Hairy was no livestock. Just like us, Hairy was a creature of high intelligence... I know it's strange to say, but when a cow starts talking about spirits and philosophy with you, how can anyone treat it as just a piece of meat?
Colleen
I learned a lesson from all this: Some people can only entertain the most vulgar of desires. Never try reasoning with them.
Colleen
Now I make sure that I pack plenty of extra rations whenever I head out. If people are full when they see meat, they won't be compelled to try and eat everything they see.
Colleen
Let me share a little with you. May your stomach never impact your decision-making ability.
Colleen
*sighs* The hopes of heaven, the threats of hell, but only one thing can be certain: Life is truly fleeting.
Options
Why are you waxing poetic all of a sudden?
Did you just think of something?
I have heard of this story.
Colleen
I was just reminded of a destroyed planet. Until its very last moments, there were still people there struggling to survive... at least, most of them.
Colleen
That planet was called Outerland, and it was located in a distant border galaxy. It belonged to a star corrupted by a Stellaron, and was constantly releasing radiation.
Colleen
This radiation had little effect on plants, but was fatal to most of the animals on Outerland — including the people.
Colleen
To deal with the radiation, the local architects erected barriers around the remaining settlements to permanently separate the inside from the outside. No light could penetrate the barrier, and the people could only eke out a miserable existence in darkness.
Options
What a crude solution.
At least they managed to survive.
Sounds... very similar to Jarilo-VI.
Colleen
Sure is. When this plan was first raised, it was met with many an objection...
Colleen
But faced with the threat of death, there were no other choices available.
Colleen
Yeah, that's what people thought at first. But as time goes by, your resolve is bound to be ground away no matter how strong it may be...
Colleen
People used to bathing in the sun cannot fathom the unbearable darkness of the night.
Colleen
Jarilo... Oh, the frozen planet that you mentioned before.
Colleen
They have their similarities, but their conclusions could not be further apart...
Colleen
I was just reminded of a destroyed planet. Until its very last moments, there were still people there struggling to survive... at least, most of them.
Colleen
That planet was called Outerland, and it was located in a distant border galaxy. It belonged to a star corrupted by a Stellaron, and was constantly releasing radiation.
Colleen
This radiation had little effect on plants, but was fatal to most of the animals on Outerland — including the people.
Colleen
To deal with the radiation, the local architects erected barriers around the remaining settlements to permanently separate the inside from the outside. No light could penetrate the barrier, and the people could only eke out a miserable existence in darkness.
Options
What a crude solution.
At least they managed to survive.
Sounds... very similar to Jarilo-VI.
Colleen
Sure is. When this plan was first raised, it was met with many an objection...
Colleen
But faced with the threat of death, there were no other choices available.
Colleen
Yeah, that's what people thought at first. But as time goes by, your resolve is bound to be ground away no matter how strong it may be...
Colleen
People used to bathing in the sun cannot fathom the unbearable darkness of the night.
Colleen
Jarilo... Oh, the frozen planet that you mentioned before.
Colleen
They have their similarities, but their conclusions could not be further apart...
Colleen
The long darkness brought security to Outerland, but also madness...
Colleen
Life inside the barrier was far harder than was envisaged. Neither the energy needed to keep the lights on nor the resources needed for survival could be distributed fairly to everyone.
Colleen
After complicated profit calculations, their leader ordered that all resources should be seized for the shield-projector Canopy Tower to guarantee normal operations for the barrier. Regular citizens could not set up lights without obtaining prior authorization.
Colleen
The closer you got to the Canopy Tower in the middle of town, the more light you could get. This tower became a symbol of oppression and injustice.
Options
Would these measures really be enough to protect Outerland?
A necessary sacrifice.
(Keep silent)
I'll listen another day.
Colleen
They were enough for a while. I can't say whether it was a long time or a short time... but it was about half an Amber Era.
Colleen
Hopes have dwindled during that time — because that kind of life never seemed to end.
Colleen
Fear and anger began to spread. Some protested, not wanting to spend their lives in a cage, while others said that the rich and powerful ones in the center should distribute more resources...
Colleen
Until one day, an elderly man set up a spotlight in the poverty district at the edge of the barrier and revolted against the Canopy Tower. Thereafter, a long and bitter civil war broke out in Outerland.
Colleen
Chaos destroyed the energy core of the Canopy Tower. With a gigantic hole torn in the sky, the intensely radioactive sunlight poured in...
Colleen
As they counted down towards their collective death, all the people glimpsed the blue sky once again.
Colleen
The elderly man cried tears of joy as he clutched a pot of flowers, its branch sprouting anew — it was the three-day spikemoss left by his late wife, which could be brought back to life with only a little sunlight.
Options
He got everyone killed because of his selfishness.
Will the ending be better if the rich and the powerful relented?
How did you know about that?
(Keep silent)
Colleen
Is that so? If I were him, I would probably do the same.
Colleen
That's hard to say. Injustice was certainly a problem, but it wasn't Outerland's biggest issue.
Colleen
No one says that only survivors can narrate their stories. Otherwise, there won't be many storytellers left.
Colleen
As for how I know, feel free to hazard a guess — after all, no intriguing women go without secrets.
Colleen
Let's go back to Outerland. I'm rather affected by this incident...
Colleen
Hard to take a stand? Well, such things are common in the universe...
Colleen
Perhaps. Outerland did survive for some time because of it... for about half an Amber Era.
Colleen
Hopes have dwindled during that time — because that kind of life never seemed to end.
Colleen
Fear and anger began to spread. Some protested, not wanting to spend their lives in a cage, while others said that the rich and powerful ones in the center should distribute more resources...
Colleen
Until one day, an elderly man set up a spotlight in the poverty district at the edge of the barrier and revolted against the Canopy Tower. Thereafter, a long and bitter civil war broke out in Outerland.
Colleen
Chaos destroyed the energy core of the Canopy Tower. With a gigantic hole torn in the sky, the intensely radioactive sunlight poured in...
Colleen
As they counted down towards their collective death, all the people glimpsed the blue sky once again.
Colleen
The elderly man cried tears of joy as he clutched a pot of flowers, its branch sprouting anew — it was the three-day spikemoss left by his late wife, which could be brought back to life with only a little sunlight.
Options
He got everyone killed because of his selfishness.
Will the ending be better if the rich and the powerful relented?
How did you know about that?
(Keep silent)
Colleen
Is that so? If I were him, I would probably do the same.
Colleen
That's hard to say. Injustice was certainly a problem, but it wasn't Outerland's biggest issue.
Colleen
No one says that only survivors can narrate their stories. Otherwise, there won't be many storytellers left.
Colleen
As for how I know, feel free to hazard a guess — after all, no intriguing women go without secrets.
Colleen
Let's go back to Outerland. I'm rather affected by this incident...
Colleen
Hard to take a stand? Well, such things are common in the universe...
Colleen
Humans will labor ceaselessly with no complaints for the sole purpose of living in happiness. However, if survival is the best outcome they can possibly reach — with a harsh environment, intensive mental stress, and absolutely no hopes of the situation ever improving — then the idea of enduring present sufferings for a better future would suddenly seem a lot less appealing.
Colleen
Unfortunately, even such a terrible life is something that many people have to fight to achieve...
Colleen
It's only a matter of time before Outerland perishes, like a terminal chronic illness... Unless someone can fix its star contaminated by the Stellaron, but what are the chances of that?
Colleen
I wanted to make this story into the Dreamscape to educate people about what happened on the other end of the universe, but The Family found this topic too oppressive and did not approve it...
Colleen
*sigh* What a pity. Without a little melancholy, how can we bring out the happiness in better dreams?
Colleen
In any case, this method has indeed preserved Outerland for a period... about half an Amber Era.
Colleen
Hopes have dwindled during that time — because that kind of life never seemed to end.
Colleen
Fear and anger began to spread. Some protested, not wanting to spend their lives in a cage, while others said that the rich and powerful ones in the center should distribute more resources...
Colleen
Until one day, an elderly man set up a spotlight in the poverty district at the edge of the barrier and revolted against the Canopy Tower. Thereafter, a long and bitter civil war broke out in Outerland.
Colleen
Chaos destroyed the energy core of the Canopy Tower. With a gigantic hole torn in the sky, the intensely radioactive sunlight poured in...
Colleen
As they counted down towards their collective death, all the people glimpsed the blue sky once again.
Colleen
The elderly man cried tears of joy as he clutched a pot of flowers, its branch sprouting anew — it was the three-day spikemoss left by his late wife, which could be brought back to life with only a little sunlight.
Options
He got everyone killed because of his selfishness.
Will the ending be better if the rich and the powerful relented?
How did you know about that?
(Keep silent)
Colleen
Is that so? If I were him, I would probably do the same.
Colleen
That's hard to say. Injustice was certainly a problem, but it wasn't Outerland's biggest issue.
Colleen
No one says that only survivors can narrate their stories. Otherwise, there won't be many storytellers left.
Colleen
As for how I know, feel free to hazard a guess — after all, no intriguing women go without secrets.
Colleen
Let's go back to Outerland. I'm rather affected by this incident...
Colleen
Hard to take a stand? Well, such things are common in the universe...
Colleen
...
Colleen
I suddenly recalled the New Londinium experience... Since I'm in a good mood, let me share it with you.
Colleen
New Londinium is IPC's industrial planet. A place that produces heavy pollution constantly. The air used to smell of suffocating smoke, stinking like Baviru cheese that had been sitting in the cupboard for six months.
Colleen
When I was there the first time, I was inexperienced and couldn't breathe when I got off the ship... Luckily, a passerby managed to bring me to a physician in time.
Colleen
All the physicians on that planet wore face-covering beak masks. Initially, I thought they had deliberately dressed themselves to look stylish and were silently mocking them.
Colleen
It wasn't until they put the same mask on me that I realized I could breathe freely again... That was an air purifier mask made by the IPC! It was impossible to get around without that in the filthy environment.
Colleen
Just then, a projection of the company's advertisement appeared in the sky. In it was a man dressed in a suit, and he spoke in a tone that fit his appearance...
Colleen
"Citizens of New Londinium, all of you have been performing well for the past year. IPC's efficiency has also improved tremendously, a big step forward for environmental protection."
Colleen
Those words were so ridiculous that I burst out laughing, and the people around looked at me like a freak.
Colleen
So I hurried and explained to them that this was the oldest joke in the history of mankind — no matter where you're heading, you're walking forward!
Colleen
...
Colleen
I suddenly recalled the New Londinium experience... Since I'm in a good mood, let me share it with you.
Colleen
New Londinium is IPC's industrial planet. A place that produces heavy pollution constantly. The air used to smell of suffocating smoke, stinking like Baviru cheese that had been sitting in the cupboard for six months.
Colleen
When I was there the first time, I was inexperienced and couldn't breathe when I got off the ship... Luckily, a passerby managed to bring me to a physician in time.
Colleen
All the physicians on that planet wore face-covering beak masks. Initially, I thought they had deliberately dressed themselves to look stylish and were silently mocking them.
Colleen
It wasn't until they put the same mask on me that I realized I could breathe freely again... That was an air purifier mask made by the IPC! It was impossible to get around without that in the filthy environment.
Colleen
Just then, a projection of the company's advertisement appeared in the sky. In it was a man dressed in a suit, and he spoke in a tone that fit his appearance...
Colleen
"Citizens of New Londinium, all of you have been performing well for the past year. IPC's efficiency has also improved tremendously, a big step forward for environmental protection."
Colleen
Those words were so ridiculous that I burst out laughing, and the people around looked at me like a freak.
Colleen
So I hurried and explained to them that this was the oldest joke in the history of mankind — no matter where you're heading, you're walking forward!
Colleen
Later, when I left New Londinium, I realized the beak-looking air purifying mask was a limited edition and wasn't sold on other planets! No matter how hard I tried, I could only get cheap alternatives like these.
Colleen
I must go again if I have the chance... Here, take this. I hope you can treasure every breath you took.
Colleen
Oh? You seem quite keen to learn about the life of pirates. Ask away then.
Options
Where did you get your invitation letter?
Would you like to join the Astral Express?
About that document I collected for you...
It's nothing.
Colleen
It's a long story. The letter originally belonged to a traveling merchant, and I went through some trouble to claim it as mine... The whole thing was quite a fun experience.
Colleen
At first, I boarded his ship with my crew, planning to seize the letter by force... However, I soon realized we were no match for the IPC guards on the ship.
Colleen
By then, the guards had already captured all my crew members and were going from room to room hunting down escapees.
Colleen
So, I tied up my arms and pretended to be an innocent woman held captive. They fell for the trick and even put me in a room all by myself.
Options
Didn't they recognize you?
Aren't there wanted posters out there for you?
Colleen
I never show my face when I work. There's no image of me on my wanted posters.
Colleen
Yes, but there's no image of me on them, all because I never show my face when I work.
Colleen
Besides, can you even tell I'm a pirate from my face at first glance?
Options
I've long seen through you.
I can't.
You're nasty.
Colleen
How impressive. You really live up to your reputation as a Nameless.
Colleen
Exactly, right? So, it was no surprise when those guards couldn't tell so, too.
Colleen
You might be right, but that story is already in the past. It won't harm anybody no matter how many times I retell it.
Colleen
Now, back to the story. Gaining the trust of the guards was akin to having control over the Achilles' heel of the ship. It made the rest of the plan so much simpler...
Colleen
While everyone was sleeping in the cryosleep pods, I sneaked into the cockpit, knocked out the guards, and kept them unconscious for a day longer. I had more than enough time to take the invitation letter and other valuable items with me.
Colleen
I've become a traveling merchant since then.
Colleen
Hmm... that's a very tempting offer. The opportunity to join aboard the Astral Express is an utmost honor for a Nameless.
Colleen
But I'm just not too keen on it now. Now, I'm just too tired to travel with others, and I can no longer feel the joy and enjoy the challenges along the journey.
Colleen
Unless... The adventure this time can change my mind.
Colleen
You must be wondering how this item is related to the puzzle of the Watchmaker... I'm curious, too.
Colleen
Gah! I paid for information about the Watchmaker, but this is all I got from that blasted informant!
Options
Maybe the other documents have gone missing.
Maybe your informant is sending them in batches.
Colleen
Who knows? I hope he isn't trying to fool me, or I'll make him regret ever being born.
Colleen
Remember not to reveal my identity to anyone. I don't want too much attention.
Colleen
Remember not to reveal my identity to anyone. I don't want too much attention.
Colleen
Remember: The things were placed in the trashcan at Aideen Park.
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Colleen
Hey, {M#smart boy}{F#smart girl}, have you only just noticed?
Colleen
Truth be told, I have the means to leave the Dream's Edge, but I've spent enough time in the cosmos to instinctually know that the trip is going to be perilous. The Family may have already taken precautions.
Colleen
That's why I wanted you to explore the route first so that you could trigger all the traps laid for me in advance. But, where did that leave me? I'm here on the fifth level, and The Family is on the first.
Colleen
Aside from the two IPC minions who messed with me, there were no other troubles. Tsk, it almost feels a little boring.
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You were using me?
Fine, just this once.
Colleen
Ah, I can't deny that, but... I hope you aren't bothered by it.
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Of course I can do that.
I don't think that's okay...
Colleen
I knew it! Thanks for being the bigger person here, Nameless. I could not be more grateful to you.
Colleen
To show my remorse, here's a token of my apology. Please keep it!
Colleen
I know that something like this is not easy to forgive, but... at least I didn't harm you, right? Haha, right...
Colleen
...Ah, I'm sorry. I know it was wrong. Please accept this gift as an apology.
Colleen
I knew it! Thanks for being the bigger person here, Nameless. I could not be more grateful to you.
Colleen
To show my remorse, here's a token of my apology. Please keep it!
Colleen
Wow, you're sharp, {M#smart boy}{F#smart girl}.
Colleen
Truth be told, I have the means to leave the Dream's Edge, but I've spent enough time here to know that the trip is bound to be perilous. The Family may have already taken precautions.
Colleen
That's why I wanted you to explore the route first so that you could trigger all the traps laid for me in advance.
Colleen
Guess what happened in the end? I was on the fifth floor, but The Family was on the first floor. Aside from the two IPC minions who messed with me, there were no other troubles.
Colleen
No, it's too early to gloat now. I'd be doomed if my enemies strike when I let down my guard...
Colleen
...Even if any danger comes our way, I believe I'll be strong enough to keep you safe.
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You're using me!
Alright. I got it.
Colleen
I can't deny that, but... I hope you aren't bothered by it.
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Alright.
No.
Colleen
Thanks for being the bigger person here, Nameless. Dealing with people like you is such a breeze.
Colleen
Here's a token of my apology. Please keep it!
Colleen
I understand it's hard for you to forgive me, but... As fellow Nameless, we don't want our relationship to be strained, do we?
Colleen
Here's a token of my apology. Please keep it.
Colleen
I'm surprised you didn't flip out right away. The Nameless nowadays are so easygoing.
Colleen
Here's your reward for letting me follow you all the way here. Please take it.
Colleen
Remember not to reveal my identity to anyone. I don't want too much attention.
Colleen
Wow, you're sharp, {M#smart boy}{F#smart girl}.
Colleen
Truth be told, I have the means to leave the Dream's Edge, but I've spent enough time here to know that the trip is bound to be perilous. The Family may have already taken precautions.
Colleen
That's why I wanted you to explore the route first so that you could trigger all the traps laid for me in advance.
Colleen
Guess what happened in the end? I was on the fifth floor, but The Family was on the first floor. Aside from the two IPC minions who messed with me, there were no other troubles.
Colleen
No, it's too early to gloat now. I'd be doomed if my enemies strike when I let down my guard...
Colleen
...Even if any danger comes our way, I believe I'll be strong enough to keep you safe.
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You're using me!
Alright. I got it.
Colleen
I can't deny that, but... I hope you aren't bothered by it.
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Alright.
No.
Colleen
Thanks for being the bigger person here, Nameless. Dealing with people like you is such a breeze.
Colleen
Here's a token of my apology. Please keep it!
Colleen
I understand it's hard for you to forgive me, but... As fellow Nameless, we don't want our relationship to be strained, do we?
Colleen
Here's a token of my apology. Please keep it.
Colleen
I'm surprised you didn't flip out right away. The Nameless nowadays are so easygoing.
Colleen
Here's your reward for letting me follow you all the way here. Please take it.
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