Brona

Brona is an NPC on Penacony, located in the Golden Hour in Aideen Park.
She can also be found in Dreamjolt Hostelry in The Reverie (Dreamscape) after completing the .
==Profile==
Brona is a traveling musician who's life mission is to make people realize that music made by mechanical bands are soulless and kills the art and the artist. She herself realized this on her journey to various worlds, to learn about their local music, when more and more world started using robots and automation to create music.
==Locations==
==Voice Lines==
;(Version 1)
:: "Performances done entirely by machines are soulless!"
;(Version 2)
:: "Mechanical bands are tainting music!"
==Dialogue==
===Golden Hour===
;(First interaction)
:Brona: The automated orchestra... How tragic that an elegant place like Penacony would allow such vulgar technology.
:The lady stares at the park's automated orchestra in seething anger, contempt oozing out of her every breath.
:Brona: The Family dares display these contraptions out on the streets, and they have the cheek to use music to convey their devotion... I feel ashamed on their behalf.
: Why are you angry?
: What has the automated orchestra done to you?
:Brona: My friend, any virtuoso would be outraged by this — nothing more than scrap metal desecrating the art of sound and playing soulless music.
:Brona: If automated orchestras become commonplace, there will be less and less room for real musicians to survive, and the art scene here will be contaminated, destroyed, and ruined...
: That's horrifying!
::Brona: Yes, it's the greatest nightmare for musicians and fans alike!
: That's a bit of an exaggeration...
::Brona: Hmph, it's not an exaggeration! You just can't feel it yet.
:Brona: If The Family does not take this problem seriously, all of Penacony's musicians will leave sooner or later. The music that belongs to living beings in dreams will soon come to an end!
:Brona: My friend, if you do not want to listen to any more of this soulless music played by machines in the future, let's band together and boycott the automated orchestra!
;(Continue on to dialogue options below)
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;(If Brona's Emotion is set to Calm)
:Brona lets out a deep sigh, withdrawing her sharp gaze towards the automated orchestra. You feel an air of intellectualism returning to her.
: Thank you.
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;(If Brona's Emotion is set to Angry)
:Brona frowns, resentment and hatred filling her eyes — if you don't quickly persuade her, she'll likely smash the automated orchestra in front of her into smithereens in the next second.
: Let's chat.
::Brona: Sure, I'd love to chat — only if you respect the music.
:: Who are you?
:::Brona: Me? I'm just a musician traveling the universe, learning about local music on various worlds and bringing my own music to these worlds.
:::Brona: I used to enjoy this process, every world brought me new emotions and allowed me to see different forms of artistic expression... But at some point, the replacing of musicians with automated instruments started to spread throughout the universe.
:::Brona: Ever since I discovered this, I've made it my life's mission to guide these errant worlds toward the right path! I have to make them understand that music is only music when it's played by the living!
:: You abhor the automated orchestra this much?
:::Brona: Of course, if you don't understand me, allow me to give you an example — what do you do for a living?
::: I'm one of the Nameless on the Astral Express.
::::Brona: Nameless... Just think about it: If someone invented a smart detector and called it the "Auto-Nameless," it took away all your trailblazing missions and kicked you off the Express, wouldn't you hate it?
::: I'm the Galactic Baseballer of justice!
::::Brona: Baseballer... Just think about it: If someone invented a robot superhero and called it the "Auto-Baseballer," it stole your image and all your glory, wouldn't you hate it?
::: I'm unemployed.
::::Brona: Uh... Well, just think about it: If someone invented an android and called it the "Auto-unemployed," it took away all your subsidies and your sleeping spots and snatched away all your trashcans, wouldn't you hate it?
:::Brona: Do you understand what I'm saying now? These automatic tools may seem convenient, but they're actually cannibalizing their organic counterparts, killing the future of every industry!
:: Let's talk next time...
: Thank you.
::Brona: Goodbye, my friend, be careful not to let the automated orchestra ruin your artistic taste.
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;(If Brona's Emotion is set to Happy)
:Brona looks at the automated orchestra, the corners of her mouth twitching as she exudes a scornful sneer.
: Thank you.
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;(If Brona's Emotion is set to Sad)
:Brona stares at the automated orchestra, her eyes slowly losing focus — her soul seems to have been hooked by the melodious instruments.
: Thank you.
====Clockwork====
: Activate Clockwork
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::;(First interaction)
:::Brona: I remember getting into an argument with that conductor — he told me that the automated orchestra has souls.
:::Brona: Those things are certainly different from the smart musical instruments that I've encountered before. They appear to be sentient, and have their own personalities, as if they had life in them...
:::Brona: My friend, you're saying those little things can really understand the essence of music created by humans?
::: Maybe.
::::Brona: The automated orchestra... do they have souls?
::: That's deep.
::::Brona: But they'll really express their opinions about music, and even seek to understand the emotions of their conductors...
:::Brona: Hmm... Perhaps organic life isn't a prerequisite to understanding great music.
:::Brona: I wonder if I should look at this problem from a different perspective. Perhaps this automated orchestra has a new way of creating music... I may have to contemplate further.
:::Brona: One of the reasons for my cosmic travels is to gain new insights into music. Thank you for your revelation — this is the compensation I earned when I played my music for a group of tragedian actors. It's not much, just a token of my appreciation.
::;(Obtain )
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::;(Subsequent interactions)
:::Brona: Hmm... Perhaps organic life isn't a prerequisite to understanding great music.
:::Brona: I wonder if I should look at this problem from a different perspective. Perhaps this automated orchestra has a new way of creating music... I may have to contemplate further.
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:::Brona: This soulless cacophony... It's getting on my nerves! I can't stand these cold devils howling down the streets any longer!
::: Calm down!
::: Don't be rash!
:::Brona: My friend, do you grasp the harm these things can bring to people? They're not musical instruments, they're weapons! Weapons that kill artists!
:::Brona: The automated orchestra, musical accompaniment ingenia, artificial music creation... These are the things that render the years, decades, and even centuries of hard work by us musicians utterly meaningless!
:::Brona: Countless musicians have lost the respect of their fans, and many aficionados have given up on learning their instruments because of these crooked practices! Over time, music will wither and die!
:::Brona: Listen up, conductor! Lower your evil baton! That is the executioner's axe upon all art!
:::She disregards your advice and yells at the conductor of the automated orchestra — the conductor, immersed in music, ignores her resistance.
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::;(First interaction)
:::Brona: Heheh... Heheheh, such a hollow performance, devoid of any emotion, not a trace of personal interpretation of rhythm...
:::Brona: I'm overthinking it — how can music made by a mere object compare to music made from the heart?
:::Brona: The art of musical performances goes beyond merely using the instrument and translating the notes from a sheet of music... It involves the harmonious collaboration of the instrument, melody, and musician, working together to craft a masterpiece. This encompasses the interpretation and soul of the musician!
:::Brona: My friend, can't you hear it? The music from an automated orchestra pales in comparison to the music produced by a living, breathing human!
::: I can't tell...
::::Brona: You... It appears that you don't seem to appreciate the essence of musical artistry, what a pity.
::::Brona: Heheh, but it doesn't matter. We musicians don't play for people like you — we only perform for those who appreciate music, and to sate the yearnings of love that our souls crave!
::: You do make sense, indeed.
::::Brona: Fantastic! People like you who truly appreciate music are the ones we find deserving of our performances into which we pour our hearts and souls.
::::Brona: As for the performances by the automated orchestra... Whoever wants to listen can go ahead! Those people will never understand true art! A great musician will never be discouraged by such a travesty on art!
:::Brona: My friend, take these Alfalfa credits — just promise me, take these coins and go watch a performance where music is played by the living!
:::Brona: Hear it, feel it, and experience art as it should be!
::;(Obtain )
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::;(Subsequent interactions)
:::Brona: How can a crude imitation compare to music made from the heart?
:::Brona: The essence of true performance art lies in the harmonious collaboration of musical instruments, melodies, and musicians — a fusion that encompasses the musician's interpretation of art and their soul.
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::;(First interaction)
:::Brona: Alas, upon reflection... It seems that everything I've done has been in vain...
:::Brona: Those who enjoy the automated orchestra aren't virtuosos... Perhaps they are simply businessmen who want to minimize performance costs, or they could be guests who simply want to enjoy a musical piece, or just ordinary people in search of something refreshing.
:::Brona: The meaning of performance, the circumstances of artists and the future of art... These are not things that they are concerned about. No matter how much I try to reason with them, they simply can't empathize.
:::Brona: Forget it. Perhaps one day, all artists will be replaced by these soulless ingenia. Let me perform until the very last moment before the world abandons me and my craft.
:::Brona: What breaks my heart is... the fact that I used to think that the harmony-loving Family respected us musicians. It has never occurred to me that they were the ones behind this... This one's for you, I can't bear to listen to their hypocritical songs anymore.
::;(Obtain )
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::;(Subsequent interactions)
:::Brona: Alas, upon reflection... It seems that everything I've done has been in vain...
:::Brona: Perhaps one day, musicians will be replaced by these soulless ingenia. Allow me to perform till I'm forsaken by the world.
===The Reverie (Dreamscape)===
;(First interaction)
:Brona: Automated machines for service... Are they truly capable of possessing souls, experiencing pleasure, and appreciating art?
:Brona: Perhaps I should reflect upon myself during my stay here.
: (Chat)
:Brona: Alright, the music here is perfect for a conversation. What would you like to discuss?
: I want to know what you think about monsters.
::Brona: Before my arrival in Penacony, I heard that there are automated machines designed for amusement in the Dreamscape. They're obedient and always do their job well. However, tools are tools, and they'll never replace human beings.
::Brona: I'm fine with most things here, but those automated orchestras... What they produce is not music, but soulless cacophony!
::Brona: As for the monsters in the lounge, well... I admit they've presented me with a new perspective on the automated machines. In a way, they can be considered "beings" with a similar perception of the world as we do.
:: ...So, how about the automated orchestra?
:::Brona: That's a touchy subject. I need to think more about it. But until I come to a conclusion, I won't change my distaste for it.
:::Brona: Look, I'm saying all this because... my love for music will never change.
:: Will you show them respect?
:::Brona: I will... perhaps? I mean, why not? I'm not so bored that I find pleasure in bullying those little creatures.
:::Brona: But that doesn't mean I won't criticize automated orchestras!
: I want to know what you think about me.
::Brona: My opinion of you depend on your taste in music.
::Brona: That's the crux of it. I know you're a drinksmith and a skilled conversationalist, but flowery words won't impress me. Only a great melody will win me over.
::Brona: And don't try cheap tricks! The noises coming from automated orchestras don't count as music!
;(Obtain )
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;(Subsequent interactions)
:You attempt to engage in conversation with the customer before you, but they seem immersed in the leisurely ambiance of the lounge, oblivious to your presence.
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