Forla

Forla is an NPC on Penacony, located in Golden Hour.
==Profile==
(To be added.)
==Location==
==Achievements==
==Missions and Events==
==Voice Lines==
;Before completing Clockwork: Forla
;(Version 1)
:: "You've gotta go through the grind if you want to shine!"
;(Version 2)
:: "Artists these days are so delicate!"
;After completing Clockwork: Forla
;(Version 1)
:: "Oh, it's good to be young."
;(Version 2)
:: "I'll turn the kids into superstars."
==Dialogue==
;(First interaction)
:Forla: This is simply too much! Seriously, please grant these artists some empathy, !
: What's wrong?
:Forla: Oh, thank you for your concern, dear guest. I've been having some trouble with my work...
:Forla: Wait, you seem promising! Have you ever thought about getting into the entertainment industry?
: My dream is to become a star!
::Forla: Well, if that's the case, the Iris Family is always open to you. You might become the next superstar.
: I'm not interested.
::Forla: Ohh, what a shame. You've got great potential, you know? Just think about it again.
: I'm already a cosmic superstar.
::Forla: Ugh? Sorry, I didn't realize there were stars in the universe I hadn't heard of.
:Forla: Please allow me to introduce myself. I'm Forla, an agent working for the Iris Family. Specifically, I'm a celebrity agent.
:Forla: My job is to train and manage artists for The Family, helping them shine like diamonds in the spotlight and spread the message of Harmony.
:Forla: But artists nowadays are just too spoiled. A kid name Popott demanded the termination of his contract with the Iris Family, whining about how we're holding him back from his full potential...
:Forla: Can you believe the audacity? If it weren't for the Iris Family, he'd still be out there handing out flyers in front of Clock Studios Theme Park!
:Forla: Ah, forget about that drama. We'll just let him leave and find someone else! The Iris Family needs fresh blood, people who are reliable and grateful!
;(Continue on to dialogue options below)
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;(Subsequent interactions)
:Forla: Those artists can't handle even the tiniest bit of stress, but they dream of fame. Can you believe that?
: I'd like to have a chat with you...
::Forla: Sure thing. I'm glad to chat with young people with great potential.
:: About your job...
:::Forla: Ever thought about becoming a manager? It's tough business. You've got to plan the future for those spoiled young people, hustle for resources, and shower them with compliments on stage. And sometimes, those ungrateful brats don't even appreciate it!
:::Forla: All it takes is a few compliments from the audience, and their egos shoot through the roof. They start thinking they're the sole reason for their fame, forgetting about the support they get from the Iris Family.
:::Forla: Take that Popott, for example. He stuttered through his audition, but I saw some potential in his looks and voice, so I gave him a shot in the drama Life's a Soda.
:::Forla: And guess what? The kid was a hit! But as soon as he tasted fame, he started daydreaming about being in those noisy comedy pieces, thinking that was his ultimate goal.
:::Forla: Can you imagine that? I told him to stick to his innocent and adorable persona and assured him he'd become a superstar soon. But he had the nerve to accuse me of crushing his dreams! Ungrateful little punk, right?
::: Just fire that ungrateful brat!
::::Forla: Heh, I don't even have to lift a finger. He ran away all by himself.
::::Forla: Look, I don't just fire artists under my wing. No matter how arrogant a youth can be, as long as they were picked by me, I'm confident I can shape them into obedient stars.
::::Forla: ...And the more I see their childish behavior, the more determined I am to change them. If I can get them to contribute more to the Iris Family, I don't mind taking some heat.
::: This is just too suffocating. You should quit.
::::Forla: Come on, I've been working as a manager for the Iris Family for decades. I can't just up and leave.
::::Forla: If all artists who are dissatisfied with the industry leave, how can we change it? And how can we Iris Family beat our competitor, Interastral Peace Entertainment?
::: Please don't mind those impulsive words from a naive youth.
::::Forla: Naive? Can they use their naivete as an excuse when a scandal blows up in their face?
::::Forla: One wrong sentence from a star can wreck their whole career. They can't afford to be naive! We don't have those PR tricks as IPC does!
:: About the entertainment industry in Penacony...
:::Forla: Ah, I gotta pat myself on the back for this one! Thanks to the Iris Family, Penacony's movies and dramas are renowned across the universe! The entertainment industry is undoubtedly one of Penacony's brightest jewels!
:::Forla: But alas, this jewel is inevitably losing its luster.
::: Why would you say that?
:::Forla: To be fair, it's a common view within this industry — because stars from the Iris Family are losing their edge.
:::Forla: Penacony's entertainment industry boomed because of those stars famous across the cosmos. The outstanding talent pool is the Iris Family's greatest asset.
:::Forla: But nowadays, the new generation of Dreamchasers who enter the entertainment industry are getting more unreliable, and the IPC's franchises keep invading our entertainment market. The future doesn't look too bright, to be honest...
::: It could be the fault of the industry's culture.
::::Forla: I agree. The cosmic economy boom didn't make things better in the industry. It attracted a bunch of shady speculators who engaged in all sorts of questionable practices.
::::Forla: Especially the Interastral Peace Entertainment! Their shallow business ideas have produced a bunch of unworthy and immoral stars! No talent, just marketing! And it's a bad influence on the young ones in Penacony, too. IPC, what a disgrace!
::: It could be the Iris Family's problem.
::::Forla: Well... you're the blunt type, huh? But you may have a point.
::::Forla: Some higher-ups are so obsessed with spreading the influence of Harmony throughout the universe that they only want the artist to get famous quickly, forgetting to teach them about morals. It's as if we're as much a profit-driven corporation as Interastral Peace Entertainment.
::::Forla: It's frustrating for me, working in the industry but too powerless to change the status quo!
::: Maybe it's just your bias.
::::Forla: Oh, come on! Just take a look at the recent works from Himemia Films! The actors are getting worse and worse! They're not even near the superficial idols from Interastral Peace Entertainment!
::::Forla: If the audience wants to see better art, they must raise their artistic standards. Being too tolerant is killing the industry!
:: That's all for now.
: Can I touch the fluff ball on your head?
::Forla: My... my fluff ball? Haha, you've got a great sense of humor, dear guest.
::Forla: ...But humor has its time and place. Even if you're not a public figure, you should watch your actions.
::Forla: Because you never know when you might become a star. And once you are a star, you never know what shady stuff from your past might come back to haunt you.
::Forla: Just imagine — you are at the epitome of your life, being the center of the universe's attention, and then a Pepeshi lady suddenly reveals a scandal from your past... Overnight, all the praise would turn to criticism. It won't be an easy pill to swallow.
::Forla: I've seen it happen countless times in the industry. So, be careful.
: Let's catch up another time.
::Forla: Farewell. May you become famous soon, too.
===Post-Mission===
;(After completing Adventure Mission Clockwork: Forla)
;(If Forla's Emotion is set to Calm)
:Forla: As much as I want to help these youngsters achieve their dreams, I'm not sure whether they're ready to pay the price.
:Forla: I hope they have mentally prepared themselves. They're bound to face more setbacks and hardship when they choose a path less traveled.
: Can I touch the fluff ball on your head?
: Let's catch up another time.
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;(If Forla's Emotion is set to Angry)
:Forla: My talents and I wouldn't suffer so much if the current market didn't have such a narrow taste when it comes to art!
:Forla: Exactly! It's the fault of those consumers who aren't receptive to more diverse art! If I want to help my talents realize their dreams, I must convince the consumers to change their preferences first!
: Can I touch the fluff ball on your head?
: Let's catch up another time.
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;(If Forla's Emotion is set to Happy)
:Forla: Hahaha... I can imagine how thrilled those youngsters would be when they find out what I think!
:Forla: I'll set aside all the plans I've previously made for them. I'll encourage them to be whatever they want to be and reassure them that they'll have my help!
: Can I touch the fluff ball on your head?
: Let's catch up another time.
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;(If Forla's Emotion is set to Sad)
:Forla: It turns out that none of these things actually mattered to him... Everything I've done became the reason he ran away from me.
:Forla: Perhaps I should learn how to understand the hearts of my talents instead of management skills and market knowledge...
: Can I touch the fluff ball on your head?
: Let's catch up another time.
===Clockwork===
Clockwork is only available after completing the .
: Activate Clockwork
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:::Forla lowers her head with a solemn expression, which looks somewhat comical on a Pepeshi's youthful face.
:::Forla: As much as I want to help these youngsters achieve their dreams, I'm not sure whether they're ready to pay the price.
:::Forla: Some of them want to carry on traditional arts, while some are experimenting with a more avant-garde performance style... Anyhow, their work has to be presented to the public and evaluated by the market.
:::Forla: I once listened to beautiful ancient ballads at Edo Star's houses of music and immersed myself in the sorrowful tunes on the Starter Gondola. I admired the dazzling light art at Punklorde and watched mysterious and bizarre puzzle videos on the Maze Planet.
:::Forla: Some of them are ancient artistic heritage lost in the universe, while others are avant-garde expressions on a cosmic scale... but none of them are recognized by the market. Not only do they get zero attention from the public, but they also face criticism and prejudice.
:::Forla: I hope they have mentally prepared themselves. They're bound to face more setbacks and hardship when they choose a path less traveled.
:: 
:::You see Forla stomping furiously with a frown on her forehead. She is as grumpy as the time you first met her.
:::Forla: My talents and I wouldn't suffer so much if the current market didn't have such a narrow taste when it comes to art!
:::Forla: Exactly! It's the fault of those consumers who aren't receptive to more diverse art! If I want to help my talents realize their dreams, I must convince the consumers to change their preferences first!
::: Is it possible to change the public's preferences and tastes?
:::Forla: Dear guest, the Aeon of Beauty is long gone, which means everyone can define "beauty" however they like. With a well-thought-out plan and clever means, you can turn what was deemed ugly yesterday into a masterpiece tomorrow!
:::Forla: Let me give you an example I've heard of: Two Amber Eras ago, the Interastral Peace Entertainment hosted a singing competition, hoping to discover musical talents across the universe.
:::Forla: A group of shabbily dressed and boorish interstellar wanderers showed up from a destroyed primitive planet. Their singing voice was so terrible that it sounded like the haunting cries from the Memory Zone Meme.
:::Forla: However, the marketing director of Interastral Peace Entertainment at the time had a whimsical idea. He packaged the wanderers as the descendants of a deceased Aeon and claimed that they were singing an artistic piece that was long lost.
:::Forla: Guess what? The idiotic audience all bought the story and started idolizing these wanderers as artists!
:::Forla: Hmm... Therefore, no matter how unconventional our artists want to be, we can turn them into stars as long as we have a brilliant enough business plan!
::
:::Forla lets go of her pretensions and laughs heartily like a carefree kid.
:::Forla: Hahaha... I can imagine how thrilled those youngsters would be when they find out what I think!
:::Forla: I'll set aside all the plans I've previously made for them. I'll encourage them to be whatever they want to be and reassure them that they'll have my help!
:::Forla: Once they have freedom, they'll be able to chase their dreams with enthusiasm... They might even stumble upon a blue ocean of the entertainment industry for the Iris Family! I might even benefit a little from it and secure a nice position in The Family because of them!
:::Forla: When the time comes, I'll have the authority to bring changes to the Iris Family... Then, starting from Penacony, I'll slowly change the entertainment industry and provide a platform for everyone to realize their dreams... I'll be idolized by idols and etch my name in the history of the universe...
:::Forla gets carried away while talking to herself and envisioning her future, becoming oblivious to your presence.
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:::As Forla trembles slightly, you notice tears glistening in her eyes. She then bursts into tears and lets go of all her .
:::Forla: Waaaa! Popott, you foolish boy! Can't you give me another chance...
:::Forla: Of all the talents, I invested the most effort in him because he's a fellow Pepeshi. I gave him the most generous pay and the best resources, and I had the highest expectations for him...
:::Forla: Only now do I realize that none of those things mattered to him... Everything I've done became the reason he ran away from me.
:::Forla: Perhaps I should learn how to understand the hearts of my talents instead of management skills and market knowledge...
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