Topaz & Numby/Dialogue

==Visitor Verification==
After completing , Topaz and Numby will periodically appear in the Astral Express' Parlor Car.
===Hey! (Trailblazer)! It's my first time on the Astral Express.===
;(Idle quote)
:Topaz: So this is what the inside of the Astral Express looks like...
;(Initial interaction)
: Topaz: Hey! (Trailblazer)! It's my first time on the Astral Express. I've heard quite a bit about the hospitality of the Nameless. Shouldn't you be showing me around?
: You're right. My apologies...
:: Topaz: Ahh, I'm just messing with you — lighten up!
: You seem quite at home already.
:: Topaz: Haha, so you've noticed. Well, we're hardly strangers, better to skip the formalities, right?
: Topaz: I'm definitely not the first IPC staff member to board the Astral Express. I've heard that the IPC and the Nameless cooperated frequently when Akivili the Trailblazer was still around.
: Topaz: I've also heard that the board once considered spending a fortune to buy out the Astral Express and to make it part of their business... However, all their offers were quickly declined.
: Topaz: Just between you and me, I think declining the offers was a smart choice.
: Topaz: Capital definitely plays a critical role in the universe... but if everything in the world revolved around it, then life would be a lot less romantic... don't you think?
;(Obtain )
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;(Subsequent interactions)
: Topaz: Say, aren't there any forms to fill out for boarding the express? No contract to be signed? How about a deposit? Tsk, at least tell me there's a guarantee...
: Topaz: Nothing...? Hmm, interesting... So it's all based on interpersonal credit? Huh, I'm amazed everything runs on something so fragile!
===Hey, (Trailblazer), are there any Asters on the Astral Express?===
;(Idle quote)
:Topaz: Numby, behave! Don't keep running around~
;(Initial interaction)
: Topaz: Hey, (Trailblazer), are there any Asters on the Astral Express?
: I have no idea...
:: Topaz: Hmm, I suppose most passengers don't pay much attention to the plant life around them... Never mind⁓
: What are they?
:: Topaz: Asters, you know, Asters...
:: Topaz: Ahem, never mind. I can tell from the look on your face that you have no idea what I'm talking about.
: Topaz: Asters are a type of plant that release a unique scent — barely noticeable to humans. However, Numby is extremely sensitive to it — look!
: (Joyful Noises)
: Topaz: The experts say that to certain creatures, the scent these plants release is like a big pot of caramelized honey. Most small creatures lose their minds over it.
: Topaz: The bad side is that Aster leaves actually contain an extremely strong neurotoxin. If an animal were to find one by following its scent and take a bite of it...
: Topaz: Ah! What a terrible plant! Numby, don't eat anything you're not supposed to, okay!?
: (Expresses obedience)
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;(Subsequent interactions)
: Topaz: Is someone really growing Asters on the Express? That's quite a bold thing to do!
: Topaz: I have my eyes on you, Numby! Make sure you don't eat anything you're not supposed to.
===Hey, (Trailblazer)?===
;(Idle quote)
:Topaz: One, two, three, four, five...
;(Initial interaction)
: Topaz: Hey, (Trailblazer)? We meet again!
: Topaz: I'm getting so bored here that I've started practicing mental math to pass the time... Since you're here, why don't you test me? Make it a hard one.
: 7523 minus 2956...
:: Topaz: 4567.
: 317 multiplied by 226...
:: Topaz: 71,642.
: March 7th divided by Pom-Pom...
:: Topaz: Huh? Hmm, we'd have to assign them both a numerical value based on a shared characteristic, like... cuteness? But in that case, we'd be talking astronomical values... Ugh, this one's too hard — I can't do it!
:: Topaz: Can we go with a normal math question?
:: 8182 minus 6479...
::: Topaz: 1703.
:: 597 multiplied by 464...
::: Topaz: 277,008.
: Topaz: These are so easy. You really are gentle with people, aren't you?
: Topaz: Come on! One more — and make it challenging!
: What is the fifth root of 28,629,151?
:: Topaz: 31.
: Prime factors of 73,153.
:: Topaz: 191 multiplied by 383.
: What is C5H9NO4 the molecular formula of?
:: Topaz: Hold on a second... That's obviously a chemistry problem.
:: Topaz: ...but that doesn't stop me from knowing the answer! It's glutamic acid, isn't it?
: Topaz: This is fun! I'm impressed by your ability to come up with such interesting questions on the spot!
: Topaz: I haven't met anyone as interesting as you for a while. We should talk more when we get another chance!
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;(Subsequent interactions)
: Topaz: What was that saying again...? Oh, right, "Math, physics, and chemistry are your key to the future!"
: Topaz: Don't forget to continue learning new stuff even after you've found a job!
===(Trailblazer), is there any food...===
;(Idle quote)
:Topaz: Numby, you hungry?
;(Initial interaction)
: Topaz: (Trailblazer), is there any food on the Express? I think Numby's hungry.
: Feed Numby Trick Snack.
:: (Dissatisfied noises)
:: Topaz: Hmm, afraid Numby's not a fan...
:: Topaz: I'm just gonna take them to the dining carriage... Let's go, Numby!
: Feed Numby Hard Chip of Nihility.
:: (Happy noises)
:: Topaz: Oh? Seems like Numby really likes that!
:: Topaz: Still looks kinda hungry, though... I'm just gonna take them to the dining carriage. Let's go, Numby!
: Feed Numby Solid Water.
:: (Confused noises)
:: Topaz: Uhh... Numby's hungry, not thirsty.
:: Topaz: I'm just gonna take them to the dining carriage... Let's go, Numby!
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;(Subsequent interactions)
: Topaz: By the way... Where's the dining carriage?
: Topaz: I should ask the conductor.
===(Seems like Topaz is on the phone...)===
;(Idle quote)
:Topaz: Buy. Yes, just buy it.
;(Initial interaction)
: (Trailblazer): (Seems like Topaz is on the phone...)
: Topaz: Huh...? Are you serious? 15% drop on opening?
: Topaz: Hmm... strange. Don't worry, I'll have someone check it out.
: Topaz: Jackie, can you hear me? I need you to call the chairman for me...
: Topaz: Ugh! Chairman Carlos of Tulas Pharmaceuticals, obviously! Knock it off with the amateur questions!
: Topaz: ...Jade is looking for me? I'll contact her in five minutes.
: Topaz: Barry needs me too...? Put him on another line — I have something urgent to take care of. I'll contact him later.
: (Trailblazer): (Let's not disturb her...)
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;(Subsequent interactions)
: (Trailblazer): (Topaz is still on the phone...)
: (Trailblazer): (Having a job at the IPC sure is a lot of work...)
===(Trailblazer), come here! Hurry!===
;(Idle quote)
:Topaz: What's important is reciprocation in kind...
;(Initial interaction)
: Topaz: (Trailblazer), come here! Hurry! I have something for you!
: Topaz: As a gesture of appreciation for the Astral Express' continuous support for our business, the Strategic Investment Department has prepared a gift for the Crew.
: Topaz: There's no need to be modest! The most important thing about consumer relations is the bond between us. I hope everyone will continue to support our work in the future!
;(Obtain )
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;(Subsequent interactions)
: Topaz: Where are you guys headed next? If a colleague of mine happens to be there, I can give them a heads-up and have them show you guys around.
: Topaz: That's what friends are for — don't be a stranger. Not everyone in the IPC is driven by pure ambition, y'know⁓
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