Bailu/Dialogue

==Visitor Verification==
After completing , Bailu will periodically appear in the Astral Express' Parlor Car.
===Hehe, now that I've made it this far...===
;(Idle quote)
:Bailu: Nobody will think to come looking here...
;(Initial interaction)
: Bailu: Hehe, now that I've made it this far, the Alchemy Commission and the Seat of Divine Foresight have no chance of catching me...
: Alchemy Commission! Open Up!
:: Bailu: A—Alchemy Commission!?
:: Bailu: It's you, (Trailblazer)! Are you trying to scare me to death?
: Caught you!
:: Bailu: Huh? Hmph, I know your voice, (Trailblazer).
: Bailu: It was you who invited me. Why you gotta scare me like that? Honestly...
: Bailu: Hey, how about you tell me when the Express is departing?
: For that, you gotta ask the conductor.
:: Bailu: The conductor? You mean that cuddly-looking creature, right? The one that's shorter than me if you don't count the hat?
:: Bailu: Judging by how bored they look, my guess is we won't be leaving any time soon.
: The Express has been detained by the general.
:: Bailu: What!? Does that mean the general knows I'm trying to escape on the Astral Express?
:: Bailu: This won't do — you guys need to stop waltzing around and get us out of here!
: Looky here, someone is in a rush to leave.
:: Bailu: Don't misunderstand — I don't wanna leave the Luofu forever... at least not right now.
:: Bailu: I just wanted to head out early and get back early...
: Bailu: ...I don't wanna give the Alchemy Commission time to discover my itinerary, that's all.
: Bailu: Now that I think of it, the Express really would make a good secret base.
: Bailu: Anyway, thanks for the invitation, I really like it here~
: Your secrets are safe with me.
: Bailu: Hehe, they better be... or I won't be coming back!
;(Obtain )
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;(Subsequent interactions)
: Bailu: Doesn't matter how much the Alchemy Commission racks its brain, they'll never guess where I've gone.
: Bailu: Now that I think of it, the Express really would make a good secret base.
: Bailu: Anyway, thanks for the invitation, I really like it here~
: Your secrets are safe with me.
: Bailu: Hehe, they better be... or I won't be coming back!
===I don't know why, but since I left...===
;(Idle quote)
:Bailu: I've been dreaming lately.
;(Initial interaction)
: Bailu: I don't know why, but since I left the Express, I started having dreams.
: Bailu: I dreamed about travel. I must've been locked away too long...
: Bailu: I remember I was really high up...
: Dreams are a window to your inner thoughts.
:: Bailu: Ugh, it's not what you think! I wasn't dreaming about getting taller...
:: Bailu: ...I was dreaming about flying!
: Dreams aren't real.
:: Bailu: *sigh* You're right, I dreamed I was flying after all.
: Was I in your dream?
:: Bailu: Nope. I was super high up — how could I see you from up there?
: Bailu: I can go wherever I want in my dreams — I'm completely free... almost makes me envious of myself.
: Bailu: ...Needless to say, someone woke me up, as always.
: I wish you pleasant dreams this evening.
: Bailu: Thanks! I feel like I've got some lined up.
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;(Subsequent interactions)
: Bailu: Even though I can go wherever I want in my dreams, I always feel a bit empty when I wake up.
: Bailu: ...My dreams are happy, so why do I always end up crying when they're over?
: Bailu: I don't get it... never mind...
===Do you think I'm taller?===
;(Idle quote)
:Bailu: What do you think? Have I grown taller?
;(Initial interaction)
: Bailu: Do you think I'm taller? I swear I've grown a smidge.
: Sure, you're a little taller.
:: Bailu: That's good. I knew I'd gotten taller.
: You're shorter than before.
:: Bailu: You've gotta be kidding me?
: I can't tell.
:: Bailu: I don't believe you! I've definitely grown taller.
: Bailu: I passed through the Jade Gate on my way to the Astral Express. The Jade Gate makes you weightless, and weightlessness can make people grow taller!
: Bailu: Gravity means down, growing means up! As long as I keep visiting the Astral Express, I'm bound to grow taller.
: Sounds pretty scientific.
: Are you sure that's not just all in your head?
: Bailu: Wait a minute... I just thought of something. Does your conductor ever grow taller?
: I don't think so.
:: Bailu: Ah! No, no — I need to believe in myself!
: I think so.
:: Bailu: Great! If Pom-Pom can, then so can I!
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;(Subsequent interactions)
: Bailu: I just thought of something. Does your conductor ever grow taller?
: I don't think so.
:: Bailu: ...A—Are you sure?
:: Bailu: No, no — I need to believe in myself!
: I think so.
:: Bailu: Great! If Pom-Pom can, then so can I!
===I've heard patients say that...===
;(Idle quote)
:Bailu: I've prepared some medicine for the Express...
;(Initial interaction)
: Bailu: I've heard patients say that interstellar travelers are prone to sudden illness if they're on the road for too long.
: Bailu: That's why I brought you all some emergency medication — I've given it to the conductor.
: You're too kind.
:: Bailu: Hehe, can't do without medicine. It's always better to be prepared.
: We have our own stocks.
:: Bailu: Yeah, yeah, the conductor mentioned, but it never hurts to have more than you need, right?
: Bailu: Having stocks is one thing, but knowing a medicine's usage and application is another. I briefed the conductor on the instructions!
: You really seem to like Pom-Pom.
:: Bailu: How can you not! Pom-Pom's so cute!
: Did Pom-Pom understand everything?
:: Bailu: Pom-Pom listened to the instructions very carefully — they must be a very capable conductor.
: Bailu: In fact, I miss chatting to Pom-Pom already. How about I bring some more of that emergency medicine again next time?
: I don't think it will all fit on the Express.
:: Bailu: Hmm, you might be right... What else does Pom-Pom like?
: Chats don't require gifts.
: Bailu: I guess... Oh, the conductor likes plants, right? That's a great topic for next time~
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;(Subsequent interactions)
: Bailu: I've been cultivating medicinal herbs in the Forbidden Residence's rear courtyard. I'm becoming quite the expert.
: Bailu: The conductor really likes plants, right? That's a great topic for next time~
===(Trailblazer), why don't you guys...===
;(Idle quote)
:Bailu: Let's go tonight.
;(Initial interaction)
: Bailu: (Trailblazer), why don't you guys let me be the resident doctor on the Express! Let's escape the Luofu this evening!
: Bailu: Just let me think about what to pack...
: Bailu: Do you have tuskpir wraps here?
: Nope.
: We've got Himeko's coffee.
:: Bailu: I'm asking about tuskpir wraps!
: Bailu: They sell them in Starskiff Haven, but there's no time to go there now.
: Bailu: Never mind, I'm sure there'll be other things I like. Do you have Yellow Boulder Cheese Fries here?
: Nope.
: We've got Himeko's coffee.
:: Bailu: Himeko's coffee? I tried it when I came aboard the Express — yuck! Tastes like medicine.
: Bailu: ...What about drinks? Puffergoat milk? Immortal's Delight?
: Nope.
: We've got Himeko's coffee.
:: Bailu: I told you, I don't like it!
: Bailu: So there aren't ANY Xianzhou delicacies on the Express? Ugh, forget about escaping the Luofu — I formally resign from my post as resident doctor on the Express...
: Next time I'll stock up on Xianzhou delicacies.
: Bailu: Great! I'll help — you'll love what I've got in mind.
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;(Subsequent interactions)
: Bailu: I really can't survive without Xianzhou delicacies.
: Bailu: Tuskpir wraps, Yellow Boulder Cheese Fries, puffergoat milk, and Immortal's Delight aside, I also miss Garlic-infused Pork, Crisped Melon and Diced Chicken, Granny Chen's Tofu, Purple Taro with Pork, Fresh Milk Stir Fry, and Braised Prawns...
: Bailu: ...Did the conductor just lick their lips?
: Bailu: Even speaking about all this is making me hungry...
===I was just looking for you...===
;(Idle quote)
:Bailu: I've got something good for you!
;(Initial interaction)
: Bailu: I was just looking for you, and here you are.
: Bailu: The Xianzhou has a type of medicinal stone that can be ground into a fine powder and mixed with water. Drinking it calms the nerves and warms the lungs.
: Bailu: There are also beautiful stones that can bring soothing happiness just by being around them.
: Bailu: Here, take these~
: Thank you, I feel happier already.
:: Bailu: Hehe, here you go.
: That's too generous of you. I don't deserve them.
:: Bailu: But you opened your pockets...
:: I really can't accept them...
::: Bailu: Ah! Don't be so polite, take them!
:: Well, since you insist...
::: Bailu: That's more like it, now don't say no again!
: Bailu: Hehe. You've been a good host the last few days, (Trailblazer). Just a token of my gratitude.
: Bailu: If you ever have any unusual ailments, come find me. This Healer Lady is guaranteed to get to the bottom of them.
;(Obtain )
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;(Subsequent interactions)
: Bailu: Hehe. You've been a good host the last few days, (Trailblazer). Just a token of my gratitude.
: Bailu: If you ever have any unusual ailments, come find me. This Healer Lady is guaranteed to get to the bottom of them.
==Open-World==
After completing , Bailu will appear in the Alchemy Commission:
===Voice Lines===
;(Version 1)
:: "You'd have to make a booking in advance to be seen."
;(Version 2)
:: "I'm pretty busy. That is, unless... you can get me outta here?"
===Dialogue===
;(First interaction)
:Bailu: Isn't this (Trailblazer)? Are you feeling unwell? You look fine to me, and there's nothing wrong with your body. Let me give you some sweets and close your file.
:Bailu: Of course, if you're free, please take me out to a stroll!
: Wouldn't that be rather inappropriate for the doctor to run away?
::Bailu: ...
::Bailu: You're right.
::Bailu: Wait till I finally settle the backlog of patients or when I grow taller. That's when I'll take a long vacation and travel beyond the Xianzhou.
: I'm free now. Let's go?
::Bailu: ...
::Bailu: The backlog of patients is so long that even if I do escape, I'll be dragged back here in to time. Forget it...
::Bailu: When I grow taller, I'll take a long vacation and travel beyond the Xianzhou.
:Bailu: Since my last escape, the maids and healers have stopped watching over me as closely as before. I tried sneaking out a few times. There was still someone following me, but they no longer ran after me like I was a fugitive.
:Bailu: Is that a good sign or a bad sign? Sneaking out for fun seems less of a thrill now than before... *sigh*.
:Bailu: By the way, what can I do for you?
;(Continues to regular dialogue options)
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;(Subsequent interactions)
:Bailu: It's you again. I'm so busy that my stomach is rumbling, so here I am at the market to grab something to eat.
:Bailu: Your eyes are clear, your reaction is quick, your complexion is great, and your body looks good. I guess you aren't here to see healer. How can I help you?
: Can we have a chat, miracle doctor?
::Bailu: I do have time for a little chat. What would you like to ask?
:: Have you been busy lately?
:::Bailu: Following the crisis on the Luofu, I've had an influx of patients from different places. Also, the entire Alchemy Commission is understaffed because of you-know-why.
:::Bailu: As the Healer Lady of the Alchemy Commission, of course I've been having a full plate.
::: Can you handle the workload at the Alchemy Commission?
::::Bailu: I can manage, but I'm not sure about others in the Commission.
::::Bailu: Still, as the saying goes, "When the world suffers, one feels the pan within oneself." As a healer, I must fulfill my obligaiton.
::: Don't you feel like going out for a walk?
::::Bailu: I do. But if I go now, I'm sure no one will be able to figure out where I went.
::::Bailu: ...I should probably wait until they have someone free to come after me before sneaking out.
:: What's that thing on your tail?
:::Bailu: Talking about that always makes my blood boil! The Preceptors call it the Dragonhorn Pilory, which is a noble jewelry piece exclusive to the high elder of the Vidyadhara.
:::Bailu: They are treating me like a three-year-old! This heavy thing drags my tail down, and I can't even take it off when sleeping. You think jewelry is supposed to be like that?
:::Bailu: I suspect this is what prevents me from growing taller.
:: Are you really the high elder of the Vidyadhara?
:::Bailu: I'm slightly different from my predecessors, probably because I haven't grown tall enough yet?
:::Bailu: Don't think too much about my role among the Vidyadhara. Just think of me as a healer. At the very least, my ability to treat illness is beyond doubt.
:: Please prescribe some meds for me.
:::Bailu: You don't look sick to me... Anyway, I suggest you get yourself a smoked beef burger first. If you still feel unwell after that, just come back to me.
::: What kind of prescription is that?
::::Bailu: Just follow the prescription. Listen to the doctor! If you don't believe me, then I'll explain its pharmacology to you.
::: It's not as good as mung bean soda.
::::Bailu: Let me tell you the pharmacology behind the medicinal efficiency of smoked beef burgers...
:::Bailu: The grass-fed beef represents the wood element, the iron plate used to cook the beef represents the metal element, the flame that grills the beef represents the fire element, and the juice of of the meat represents the water element. As for the earth element... Forget it. I can't make up this stuff anymore.
:::Bailu: Anyway, the balanced presence and stable order of the in the beef will bring about health. The fact that smoked food can remove extra moisture in the body makes the dish a healthy fast food option!
:: Let's call it a day for now.
::Bailu: Come again next time, (Trailblazer).
: Catch you later, miracle doctor.
:Bailu: See you. Don't forget to bring me some snacks next time.
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;(Included in subsequent interactions, upon completing )
: About your role as the high elder...
::Bailu: When I was sealing the dragon-shaped root of the Ambrosial Arbor back then, I felt the entire Scalegorge Waterscape responding to my voice and resonating with me... That must have been an experience unique to the high elder.
::Bailu: But the voices in the Scalegorge Waterscape are distant and unclear. One day, I'll definitely hear clearer voices from even more ancient times.
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