Show Canceled

Show Canceled is the second part of .
==Steps==
# Gather everybody and get the situation straight
# Collect the thoughts of theater members (0/3)
# Inform customers of the shows being canceled
# Go back to the theater
# Find Inayah outside the city
# Get close to the direction where the sound is from
#* Challenge Objective: Reach and settle the emergency within 240 seconds
#* Wave 1: 
#* Wave 2: 
#* Failing or interrupting this step resets the quest to the previous step, "Find Inayah outside the city"
# Talk to Inayah
# Go back to Sumeru City together
==Gameplay Notes==
* Approaching the campsite will start a 4-minute timer with the objective "Reach and settle the emergency quickly."
* During step 6, Nilou will join the party as a trial character.
* During step 5 and 6, Co-Op Mode will be disabled.
* The last step of this quest can be blocked by The Path of Papers and As by a God's Side.
==Trial Character==
==Dialogue==
;(Talk to one of the NPCs in the marked area)
:
: Sheikh Zubayr: Trying to best the Akademiya in a debate is attempting the impossible.
: Sheikh Zubayr: If you really want to try, I won't stop you. It's not like our situation can get any worse.
: Rekhar: I don't think it's entirely hopeless. To Sharif, Nilou's approach will come off as naive, but that kind of frankness is exactly what they lack the most.
: Rekhar: Things might turn out differently from what you expect.
: Khasani: I am in favor of such a romantic feat. No playwright will turn down a compelling underdog story.
: Kourosh: Sure, in fiction, but I'm not sure how well that will translate to reality...
: Kourosh: I—I'm not saying that I don't support you, Nilou. If you need my help, just say the word!
: Kourosh: Anything is better than just standing aside and watching the theater get demolished.
: Najia: I'm also pitching in. Let's show the Akademiya that we have some fight in us!
: Nilou: Thank you, everyone. I feel a lot less nervous with your support!
: Inayah: Not to rain on your parade, but my father is a real hard guy to deal with.
: Inayah: He is erudite, meticulous, demanding, and exceedingly familiar with rigorous logic. It'll be extremely difficult to beat him in a debate.
: Inayah: You all already knew that, but you just didn't want to hurt Nilou's feelings.
: Inayah: When all's said and done, aren't you hurting her just the same?
: Sheikh Zubayr: That's enough, Inayah. Hehe...
: Inayah: ...
: Inayah: Sorry, I ruined the mood.
: Inayah: I just can't force myself to expect a positive outcome. Nilou shouldn't have to push herself for the sake of an impossible goal.
: There is nothing in this world that is impossible.
: Success comes from hard work.
: Paimon: Yeah! It's way too early to give up.
: Nilou: You're right, Inayah.
: Nilou: We're up against the Akademiya. Everyone knows that they're very powerful. Being skeptical might actually be the more normal response.
: Nilou: But I still want to try. I'm reluctant to just let Zubayr Theater go.
: Nilou: And it's not just me — I think everyone else here feels the same way. If we're unhappy, we should speak up and let our voices be heard.
: Nilou: Say what's on your mind, and do what you think should be done. If we fail after that, then at least we won't have any regrets.
: Nilou: I mean... after all, the only thing we can control right now is our choice at this very moment.
: Inayah: ...I understand what you're trying to say. I also have my own intense feelings of anger and regret.
: Nilou: Then, could I trouble you to tell your father about our plan for a debate?
: Nilou: You can still get in touch with your family, right?
: Inayah: Yes, I can.
: Nilou: Then, please help us pass on my request. I've never participated in a debate, and truth be told, I'm still not really confident in myself.
: Nilou: But since we've decided on a debate, I'll do my best to prepare for it. I'll gather everyone's thoughts and let them be known to all during the debate.
: Nilou: I by myself definitely don't have enough wisdom to beat your father, but what about the entire theater combined? Then we should have a chance, right?
: Inayah: ...Right.
: Sohrin: That's right, Miss Nilou!
: Abhi: Beat the bad guy! Justice will prevail!
: Sohrin: Make him eat dirt!
: Nilou: Hee-hee, you two, we aren't getting into a fight.
: Nilou: But thank you for your encouraging words. I'll do my best!
;(After talking to the theater members)
: Paimon: Well said back there, Nilou!
: Nilou: I felt that I might have said a bit too much...
: Nilou: Anyway, we better start preparing now. First, let's see what everyone thinks about the situation.
: Paimon: Alright, time to poll everyone's thoughts!
;(Talk to Najia, optional)
: Najia: I've gained a whole new level of respect for you.
: Najia: Inayah was right. It's true that I couldn't bear to bring down Nilou.
: Najia: It wasn't out of pity or anything, though. I just felt like I didn't have the right to say anything.
: Najia: After all, Nilou was the one who bravely stepped up and proposed to fight back. I didn't have that kind of courage or initiative.
: Najia: I'd be a terrible person if I spoke badly of Nilou without doing anything to help.
: Najia: She knows better than any of us how difficult this path will be.
;(Talk to Kourosh, optional)
: Kourosh: When the day comes, I'll get my friends and the theater's customers to come and support Nilou.
: Kourosh: If anything goes wrong, I'll have them scream and shout and drown out whatever Sharif says.
: Kourosh: ...Eh, I can't do that? *sigh* Fine, I'll think of something else...
;(Talk to Sohrin or Abhi, optional)
: Sohrin: No one is allowed to bully Miss Nilou!
: Abhi: Watch out, Mr. Bad Guy! Pow, bam!
;(Talk to Farhad or Hushang, optional)
: Farhad: This just came out of nowhere. What'll happen next?
: Hushang: Beats me. Everyone else must also be at a loss.
;(Talk to Khasani)
: Paimon: Paimon doesn't really wanna talk to him...
: Khasani: So you've already developed some prejudices against me. And to think, I was just about to put forward a suggestion...
: Paimon: Ooh, Paimon will listen to that!
: Khasani: Although, I know not if you have a new answer to my previous question. Now seems like an appropriate time to revisit it.
: Khasani: What do you think is the meaning of art?
: Paimon: Ugh... This again?
: Nilou: We probably do need to tackle this question if we want to prove the value of the arts.
: Nilou: I don't know how to explain it, but all I know is that when my performance makes the audience happy, I also become very happy.
: Nilou: Does that count as a meaning?
: Paimon: You answered him so seriously! Careful, Nilou, this guy's ramblings never make any sense.
: Khasani: No, no, Nilou's answer far surpasses yours, and it is close to my own.
: Khasani: The meaning of art comes not from its creators, but from its audience.
: Khasani: In other words, only art that can be appreciated by others will impart its essence and value upon the minds of its audience.
: Khasani: This is something that the Akademiya can never understand.
: You seem to have many stories of your own.
: Khasani: I once pursued the mastery of art, much like how a researcher would chase wisdom and knowledge.
: Khasani: However, the more of a connoisseur I became, the less I felt I understood. I began to question what it truly meant for art to be "understood" at all.
: Khasani: I knew that the most sophisticated works are often the least appreciated, and yet somehow, that provided me with little solace.
: Khasani: I remained ever perplexed about this conundrum until I visited this theater, and watched one of Nilou's performances.
: Paimon: It was that life-changing...?
: Khasani: Everyone here had a joyous part in the overall experience. The actors upon the stage basked in the love of their audience, while those in the house immersed themselves in the wondrous ambiance.
: Khasani: In all honesty, from a purely critical point of view, the performances here are exceedingly average.
: Nilou: Hey, don't say something like that...
: Khasani: But what bewildered me was how despite the performances' middling quality, they captivated their whole audience... they captivated even me.
: Khasani: I realized then that I had walked the wrong road. The mastery of art was never what I truly wanted.
: Khasani: I left the so-called frontiers of artistic research and came to this theater, for this is where I can finally find what I seek.
: Khasani: Art will no longer be a castle in the sky. Whether it be inspiring or entertaining, art must be appreciated by others to confer value.
: Khasani: If art cannot accomplish that, then it is meaningless.
: Nilou: When you put it that way...
: Nilou: Mr. Zubayr and I refused to follow the Akademiya's orders to change our shows for a similar reason.
: Nilou: To put it simply, we were afraid that our shows would lose their meaning if people couldn't understand them...
: Khasani: I once stood in the spotlight, but I relinquished fame and acclaim for the freedom I enjoy today.
: Khasani: I care not for where my feet may take me next, but Nilou, you need to remember one thing.
: Khasani: You already stand upon the finest stage there is, and that is a rare gift that should never be taken for granted.
: Khasani: You cannot give it up, not even to the Akademiya.
: Nilou: I understand. Thank you for your words of encouragement, Mr. Khasani.
: Khasani: Dust the cobwebs away from the eyes of those scholars.
;(After talking to Khasani)
: Paimon: He really seemed to care a lot about the theater...
: Nilou: Once you get to know him, you'll realize that he's actually a big softie at heart. He'll even help out with furniture repair and painting the stage!
: Paimon: Wow, Paimon didn't think he had that in him at all!
;(Talk to Khasani again, optional)
: Khasani: Although we can find a form of beauty in regret and disappointment, it makes no sense to just accept this world's tragedies.
;(Talk to Rekhar)
: Rekhar: I didn't expect you all to challenge the Akademiya.
: Rekhar: That reminded me of my younger years... Back then, I feared nothing and no one, and I was always charging into the most dangerous of places.
: Rekhar: I can't do things like that anymore, but those were some of the best times of my life.
: Nilou: Sorry... If the theater really ends up getting demolished, then you, Sohrin, and Abhi will all...
: Rekhar: It's alright. There's no need to think such heavy thoughts. Even if the building gets demolished, its people will still all be here.
: Rekhar: Have faith in the resilience of an adventurer. We can always figure something out.
: Nilou: But won't you have regrets if things just come to an abrupt end? It'd be like when you were forced to stop adventuring...
: Rekhar: Ah, so that's what you were worrying about.
: Rekhar: Relax, I've had a lot of experience with regret. Things are painful at first, but as they say, time heals all wounds.
: Rekhar: Look at us now: Sohrin and Abhi are happy, and Sohrin has also just passed his theater exam. He can start acting soon.
: Rekhar: He was thrilled because he can soon perform on the same stage as you.
: Rekhar: We wouldn't be here if it weren't for our past struggles. And would Sohrin have become a happier person? That's hard to say.
: Paimon: Are you... trying to make us feel better?
: Rekhar: Yes, but I truly do mean what I say. Being here at the theater has taught me an important lesson.
: Rekhar: The most important thing about an experience is how you choose to interpret it.
: Rekhar: I can choose to believe that my life ended with my husband's death, or I can choose to believe that it was a blessing in disguise for Sohrin and Abhi.
: Rekhar: Similarly, even if this theater disappears, a new beginning might just be around the corner.
: Rekhar: "Good" and "bad" are all human-made concepts. It all depends on how we choose to see things.
: Nilou: You have a point...
: Rekhar: Nilou, I know how important Zubayr Theater is to you.
: Rekhar: But you don't have to be so nervous — we're all here with you. The theater won't go down so easily.
: Nilou: Thank you, Ms. Rekhar.
: Rekhar: No need to thank me. If anything, you inspired me with your bravery. You might have what it takes to become an excellent adventurer.
: She has it in the bag.
: She's already a first-rate adventurer.
: Nilou: Y—You're too kind...
: Nilou: Alright, I gotta cheer up! I can't waste everyone's words of encouragement!
: Nilou: Haaah, I feel a lot better.
: Rekhar: Good. My children and I will be cheering you on at the debate.
;(Talk to Rekhar again, optional)
: Rekhar: Consider this as a trial by fire.
: Rekhar: No matter the outcome, there will be treasure at its end.
;(Talk to Sheikh Zubayr)
: Nilou: Mr. Zubayr, we're trying to put together a list of arguments that might be useful. Any ideas?
: Sheikh Zubayr: It won't be difficult to explain our position. They're in the wrong, and they know it!
: Sheikh Zubayr: I have meticulously managed this theater's affairs for years, and I have abided by every procedure and obtained every permit.
: Sheikh Zubayr: I did all of that to protect ourselves if something like this were to occur. I didn't expect them to disregard the rules altogether...
: This might have something to do with Inayah.
: Sheikh Zubayr: Yes, I know. But anyone who's staying at the theater is one of us.
: Sheikh Zubayr: If I can't even protect the members of the theater from outside pressure, then I have failed in my duty as a manager.
: Sheikh Zubayr: In summary, you need sufficient confidence and strict adherence to the rules. At least for now, they don't have the authority to demolish the theater.
: Sheikh Zubayr: As long as you double down on that point and force them to concede it, you'll gain an advantage.
: Nilou: Alright, got it!
: Sheikh Zubayr: *sigh* I've seen many situations like this before. The Akademiya sure likes to get its nose into everyone's business...
: Sheikh Zubayr: While you prepare for the debate, I will also prepare the theater for the potential aftermath. It's best to prepare for the worst outcome.
: Sheikh Zubayr: Once you're done chatting, do me a favor and tell our customers that we're canceling all of our shows.
: Paimon: Do we really have to...?
: Sheikh Zubayr: Right now, no one's in the right frame of mind to perform. I have to consider both our staff and our customers. This is the only way.
: Sheikh Zubayr: ...Nilou, you are incredible.
: Sheikh Zubayr: With your talent and youth, you had the least to lose out of all of us. And yet, you were still the first to take a stand.
: Nilou: I've never thought about leaving your theater, Mr. Zubayr. I truly love this place, and I want to keep dancing here.
: Nilou: I also want to keep dancing with everyone else.
: Sheikh Zubayr: You're becoming more and more like her...
: Sheikh Zubayr: Do your best. We'll do all that we can, and leave the rest to fate.
;(After talking to Sheikh Zubayr)
: Paimon: "Her"?
: Nilou: My teacher. She was an excellent dancer, but she's retired now.
: Nilou: If we have time later, I'd be happy to tell you more about her.
;(Talk to Sheikh Zubayr again, optional)
: Sheikh Zubayr: Just notify the customers when you have time. There's no rush.
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;(Approach Afshin, Farhad, Hushang, and Jut)
: Farhad: You're here! Is the theater actually closing!?
: Hushang: He's been worried sick for a while now. He wouldn't stop talking the whole way back.
: Farhad: H—Hey, you too!
: Jut: What exactly happened? Did someone come down from the Akademiya?
: Nilou: Yes. He told us that we have to shut down the theater within thirty days, and that it's going to be demolished...
: Farhad: What the heck!? That came with no warning!
: Afshin: *sigh* They're messing with us again.
: Farhad: Don't tell me you'll have to listen to him?
: Hushang: C'mon, you know the answer to that.
: Farhad: Yeah, it IS a direct order from the Akademiya...
: Nilou: There's no need to worry, though. I'm preparing for a public debate with the Akademiya.
: Nilou: If I win, we might be able to overturn things and change their minds.
: Jut: Really? That's terrific. You have my full support, no doubt about that.
: Afshin: Mine too! So, what was their excuse, anyway? They still not a fan of the theater's programs?
: Nilou: Yeah, something like that...
: Farhad: Good thing they have the power to make rash decisions about things they don't even understand, huh?
: Hushang: Yeah, they need to touch more grass, not books.
: Afshin: Exactly. They want to look down on us? Haha, we'll look down on them first!
: Jut: Don't worry, everyone here has your back. The Akademiya's recklessness won't get them any praise.
: Farhad: Right. They might think that some forms of knowledge are more valuable than others, but everyone can equally appreciate art.
: Farhad: If they don't believe that, send 'em my way. I got them beat on this subject.
: Hushang: Maybe you can prepare some questions on the details of dance performance to make things harder for them at the debate?
: Nilou: Hmm... Sounds like a good idea. Maybe that's something I should do.
: Farhad: Ignore him — he's joking. Just do things your way.
: Farhad: No matter what, we will always support you.
: Nilou: Thank you all so much! Your understanding and support make me feel a lot better.
: Jut: There are always more solutions than problems. If you need help during the debate, just shout and the entire Grand Bazaar will be at your beck and call.
: Afshin: Heh, gotta show them who has the people's support!
;(After talking to the customers)
: Nilou: I feel like the pieces are starting to fall into place...
: Nilou: Let's head back to the theater and organize our thoughts.
: Paimon: Sounds good! Inayah should also be back soon.
;(Talk to Afshin, Farhad, Hushang, or Jut again, optional)
: Jut: As things stand, there actually isn't much to worry about.
: Hushang: Everything will work itself out.
----
;(Approach the front of the stage)
: Nilou: Abhi, have you seen Miss Inayah?
: Abhi: No, Miss Nilou! Miss Inayah isn't back yet.
: Paimon: Wasn't she just passing on a message? Does she really need this much time?
: Could she have started arguing with her father again?
: Nilou: ...
: Nilou: Ahhhh... Oh no.
: Nilou: , Paimon! I think I've messed up big time...
: Nilou: What if Inayah never planned to come back?
: Paimon: What!?
: Calm down.
: Please explain.
: Nilou: It's just a gut feeling, but knowing her, she probably feels like she's completely responsible for what happened.
: Nilou: She probably thinks that all of this happened because she was staying here.
: Paimon: Oh right, as soon as her father showed up, she said that her father was targeting her. So she's felt like that this whole time...
: Nilou: She has a long-standing conflict with her father. That's why she ran away from home.
: Nilou: She doesn't think that we can win the debate, and she doesn't want to implicate us, so she thought leaving was the best thing to do...
: So, even after we decided to go for the debate...
: She still couldn't bring herself to support it.
: Paimon: Mhm, and then she just quietly left afterward...
: She's too harsh on herself.
: No one should bear all the blame.
: Nilou: Exactly. She's being too pessimistic. How will you know if you don't try?
: Nilou: Anyway, first things first, we have to get her back!
: Paimon: ...But where should we start? Sumeru is huge!
: Nilou: I think I might know. Let's start by looking outside the city.
: Nilou: Before I brought her to Zubayr Theater, she was staying at a remote campsite. She got a fever from drinking unclean water, so I carried her back.
: Nilou: If she has nowhere else to go after leaving the theater, she might go back and strike out on her own again.
: Paimon: Then let's go take a look!
: Nilou: Yes, let's hurry.
;(Talk to Sheikh Zubayr again, optional)
: Sheikh Zubayr: ...Looks like this situation is really affecting her.
;(Approach the campsite)
: Nilou: There are signs that someone had stayed here very recently...
: Paimon: But we can't confirm if it was Inayah or not.
: Paimon: Let's take a look around first!
: ???: Aaah—!
:;(A growl is heard alongside the voice)
: Paimon: Did you hear that?
: I heard a voice.
: Is it Inayah?
: Nilou: I heard it, too. Let's investigate.
;(Approach Inayah's general area)
: Paimon: It sounds like we're getting closer. The voice is coming from over there!
: Nilou: Yeah, we're almost there!
;(Approach Inayah)
: Inayah: Stay back!
: Paimon: It's Inayah! She's being attacked by wild animals!
: Nilou: Inayah, don't be scared! We're coming to help!
;(After defeating the Rishboland Tigers)
: Inayah: T—Thank you...
: Inayah: There weren't so many big animals in this area before. They chased after me for a long time...
: Inayah: Sorry, I'm causing trouble for you again...
: Nilou: Why did you leave by yourself?
: Nilou: You really don't think we have a chance at winning the debate?
: Inayah: No, I just thought it would take too much effort.
: Inayah: Everything happened because of me. If I'm gone, then the situation will resolve itself.
: But everyone else is trying so hard.
: Paimon: Yeah! Everyone's working together towards a happier ending. No one should be singled out for blame.
: Inayah: It's alright if it's me. As long as the theater won't get demolished...
: Inayah: You guys are the kindest people I've ever met. You shouldn't suffer so much because of me.
: Nilou: Listen to me, Inayah.
: Nilou: Even if you were the reason that all of this happened, no one would blame you.
: Nilou: Mr. Zubayr said that you're one of us, so that means we will protect you.
: Nilou: No matter what happens, we'll stand as one.
: Inayah: Nilou, there will always be a victim, whether it's me or the theater. You can't eat your cake and have it, too.
: Inayah: You can't win a debate against the Akademiya, especially since your opponent will be my father.
: Why are you so sure of this?
: Inayah: My father is an extremely demanding man.
: Inayah: He's always wanted me to become an exceptional researcher and his academic successor.
: Inayah: I tried my best to meet his expectations, and did everything I could.
: Inayah: But he still wasn't satisfied... or rather, he had just never been satisfied with me.
: Inayah: I'm no genius, but whenever he berated me, it was always as if he was asking me, "Why aren't you a genius?"
: Inayah: Yeah, like I'd know...
: Paimon: So that's why you ran away from home?
: Inayah: At first, I thought that Father would slowly come to terms with reality, but he just wouldn't stop berating me.
: Inayah: For one exam, I earned the third-highest score.
: Inayah: I thought that all my hard work had finally paid off, that I could finally make Father feel some modicum of joy.
: Inayah: I even used the embroidery skills I learned at school to make a commemorative gift for him.
: Inayah: I thought... "Even this daughter can make her father happy sometimes, right?"
: Nilou: I see... When we were embroidering your gift before, I didn't feel like you were new at it.
: Inayah: Yeah, sorry for not bringing it up. These are not pleasant memories for me.
: Inayah: I was tired of him yelling at me every day. All I wanted was to see him smile at me.
: Inayah: But... He was more angry than ever before once I'd given him my embroidery and told him my score. He flung my present to the side.
: Inayah: "You think you should be proud of third place? Reflect on why you weren't first!"
: Inayah: I forgot how long I had cried for. I only remember my parents arguing. My mother also thought he went overboard.
: Inayah: They argued for such a long time. My father eventually stormed out and slammed the door behind him. I didn't get a single sentence of apology, or any words of comfort...
: Inayah: I've completely given up. We're destined to never understand each other.
: Nilou: How horrible...
: Inayah: I don't think you can beat him in a debate, because he doesn't even understand what kind of place a theater is.
: Inayah: He can never understand the relationship performers have with their audience. His life is devoid of camaraderie or friendship.
: Inayah: He just wants everything to happen according to his wishes, as if the world revolves around him.
: Inayah: What we cherish — our little place in this world — means nothing to him...
: Paimon: It sounds like your past has had a huge impact on you.
: Nilou: I understand now, Inayah.
: Nilou: But, when we were preparing for the debate, I heard something quite wise. Maybe it'll help you.
----
;(Nilou enters )
;(Interpret "Rekhar's Opinion")
: Rekhar: The most important thing about an experience is how you choose to interpret it.
;(Interpret "Khasani's Opinion")
: Khasani: Art must first be appreciated by others to confer value.
;(Interpret "Sheikh Zubayr's Opinion")
: Nilou: (Mr. Zubayr has been meticulously managing the theater. Everything checks out.)
;(Interpret "Grand Bazaar Crowd's Opinion")
: Nilou: (Everyone is free to appreciate art — no form of art is inherently superior.)
;(Submit the wrong conclusion)
: Nilou: (No, there should be something else that's more relevant.)
;(Submit the correct conclusion Rekhar's Opinion)
:;(Continue to next section)
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: Nilou: Ms. Rekhar has gone through a lot in her life, but she told us that she's very happy to live at the theater now.
: Nilou: Although she ran into misfortune, it led her down a new path in life. She sees that as a blessing.
: Nilou: She told me that the most important thing about an experience is how you choose to interpret it.
: Inayah: Interpret it...?
: Nilou: I can sympathize with your unhappiness at home, but after you ran away, you ended up at the theater and became one of us.
: Nilou: Those unhappy experiences allowed you to really cherish your bonds with everyone, and also gave you the opportunity to become friends with us.
: Nilou: Don't let your past suffering keep you from the new life that you've worked so hard to find.
: Inayah: Oh...
: Paimon: Let the past stay in the past.
: You don't have to be so hard on yourself anymore.
: This is your new beginning.
: Inayah: When I ran away from home, I swore that I would leave my family conflict behind...
: Inayah: But you're right, all I'm doing now is falling right back into it...
: Nilou: Maybe you'll disappoint him, but that doesn't matter. You have a new future waiting for you.
: Nilou: Don't let go of the answer you've worked so hard to find.
: Paimon: That's right! If we put our heads together, there's bound to be a way!
: Inayah: You're right, there's nothing to be afraid of.
: Inayah: I'm not trying to meet his expectations, so why should I give up because of him?
: Inayah: I can't afford to lose anything more... We have to win.
: Inayah: The debate will not only protect Zubayr Theater, but also allow me to settle things with Father.
: That's right.
: Paimon: That's the spirit!
: Inayah: Let's go. I'll tell my father about the debate.
: Inayah: I know him very well. Even if he looks down on us, I know how to make him accept.
: Nilou: Alright, let's go.
----
;(Approach the center of the plaza in front of the Akademiya)
: Inayah: Well, I'm off to meet with him. Please wait here for me.
: Nilou: Okay. Looking forward to your good news.
: Nilou: Phew, that should be everything. The only thing left to do now is to wait until the debate.
: Nilou: I'm not sure why, but I'm getting nervous again.
: Paimon: You were great, Nilou! Your words won over Inayah.
: Paimon: Talk like that during the debate, and you'll get an easy win!
: Nilou: Thanks for that, Paimon.
: Nilou: But I still feel like it'll be an uphill battle. I need to be calmer, cooler, and more collected.
: We haven't broken any rules.
: Lots of people are rooting for us.
: Nilou: Yeah. I'm acting as everyone's representative, so I'll need to act brave, even if I won't feel like it.
: There's still one problem left unsolved.
: Nilou: Huh? What's left?
: The theater's existence...
: Is it only for art and performance?
: Paimon: Huh? What a strange question...
: Paimon: Isn't a theater just a theater? Why would it need to be anything else?
: Nilou: Wait... You're not asking what the theater DOES, but what it IS.
: Nilou: Lemme think... Um, how can I put this? Hmm...
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;(Nilou enters )
;(Interpret "Rekhar's Opinion")
: Rekhar: The most important thing about an experience is how you choose to interpret it.
;(Interpret "Khasani's Opinion")
: Khasani: Art must first be appreciated by others to confer value.
;(Interpret "Sheikh Zubayr's Opinion")
: Nilou: (Mr. Zubayr has been meticulously managing the theater. Everything checks out.)
;(Interpret "Grand Bazaar Crowd's Opinion")
: Nilou: (Everyone is free to appreciate art — no form of art is inherently superior.)
;(Interpret "Inayah's Will")
: Nilou: (Inayah really wants to win. She doesn't wanna lose anything else because of her painful past.)
;(Submit the wrong conclusion)
: Nilou: (Not quite right, but it's close. I almost have it...)
;(Submit the correct conclusion Value of the Theater's Existence)
:;(Continue to next section)
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: Nilou: Ah, got it!
: Nilou: When we were trying to find a way to save the theater, we heard many stories not of the theater, but of the people whose lives have been touched by it.
: Nilou: Zubayr Theater is our reason for coming together. It connects us all in unique ways.
: Nilou: In other words, it's like a bond!
: Paimon: A bond?
: Nilou: The theater provides money for Ms. Rekhar and her children, inspiration for Mr. Khasani, and enjoyment for the people of the Great Bazaar.
: Nilou: It also gives Inayah shelter from her family... It has brought us together after taking care of every single one of us.
: Nilou: And its story won't end here. In the future, many more people will come to the theater and receive its blessing.
: Nilou: And we'll all be there for them. Our warm, welcoming community will show them the same kindness we were shown in the past.
: Nilou: Aside from the delivery of performances, isn't this another reason for Zubayr Theater's continued existence?
: Paimon: Yeah, that makes sense! We definitely felt that warmth during the preparations for the event.
: Paimon: But, Paimon doesn't see how this will help in the debate.
: Inayah said that her father doesn't care for interpersonal relationships.
: This may be his weak point.
: Paimon: Oh, gotcha. No matter how strong an opponent is, they'll have to go on the defensive if pressed on a weak point!
: Nilou: I feel like that's another prong in our attack. Thank you so much.
: Paimon: Paimon also feels a lot more relieved. Let's show him what we got!
: Inayah: Sorry for the wait. I'm back.
: Inayah: Things went a lot more smoothly than I expected. It didn't take long for him to accept the debate, and is set for two days from now.
: Inayah: ...Why are you all smiling so much? Did something good happen?
: Paimon: We realized that your dad might not be as scary as we had thought.
: Nilou: Hee-hee, we've just finished our prep. Rest easy, it will all turn out well!
: Nilou: We have to win... No, we WILL win, Inayah.
: Inayah: Hehe, fingers crossed!
;(Talk to Inayah or Nilou, optional)
: Inayah: Everything is ready. The only thing left is to wait until the day after tomorrow.
: Nilou: Hehe, I hope I'll actually be able to get some sleep over the next two nights.
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