Day at the Hotel in Dreamscape

Day at the Hotel in Dreamscape is an Adventure Mission on Penacony from the Vignettes in a Cup event.
==Steps==
# Head to "that room"
# Look back at the monsters' pasts
# First choice
# Head to "that room"
# Look back at the monsters' pasts
# Second choice
# Head to "that room"
# Final choice
# Head to "that room"
==Gameplay Notes==
* During this Mission, the player's active party will be limited to a Story version of the Trailblazer (Destruction).
==Dialogue==
===Head to "that room"===
:Trailblazer: (He teleports me to a weird place. Is this... the hotel in the Dreamscape?)
:Starlet: "This is a dream bubble."
: ...of course I know that! 
: No neet to explain that.
:Trailblazer: (Starlet isn't around. Where is his voice coming from?) 
:Starlet: "Dream bubbles appearing in the hotel is a sign that the Dreamscape is collapsing."
:Starlet: "The Nightmare is spreading, and the Sweet Dreams Troupe has been corrupted and become frenzied."
:Starlet: "For The Family, this is a big problem that must be solved."
:Starlet: "However, for us, it might not be the same."
: What are you trying to imply?
: ...Where exactly are you? 
:Starlet: "You must reach that room." 
:Starlet: "Go experience it for yourself. I've made a few adjustments, ans you'll appear in my for in this space."
:Starlet: "Remember, the sights may be false, but everything you're about to see did happen before." 
===Look back at the monsters' pasts===
:Mr. Bigwig: Woof! Let's play Truth or Dare!
:Mr. Bigwig: The person who gets called must choose between Truth or Dare! Once you've completed the challenge, you can select the next one! Woof... who should we start with?
:Lady: ...I prefer to be passive. I don't want to be the one who confesses first. 
:Melancholy: You're not going to bully me, are you? Well, I know it's a vote, but I'm pretty sure you all agreed to pick on me. 
:Spade: Mwahaha! That's not how you play. Well, let's think of a way. Hee-hee, how about... we start with that tin can?
:Spade: ...the big one should give away to the smaller ones. Nothing wrong with that!
:Tin Man: Alright! Let me show you how it's done! Watch this! 
:Mr. Bigwig: So, "Truth"? Or "Dare"? 
:Tin Man: I choose... "Truth"! 
:Spade: That's no fun at all! Hee-hee, alright, I'll ask you a question... Who are you most afraid of? 
:Tin Man: ...Siobhan.
:Mr. Bigwig: Woof! That's cheating! It doesn't count! 
:Tin Man: Hey, why not? It's my turn now! I'm going to pick... Hey, you, the red one over there! Step up! 
:Melancholy: I... I'm here! 
:Tin Man: Did I call you? Go back! I mean... yeah, you! Yeah, I'll choose you. 
:Lady: Oh, me? 
:Tin Man: Yeah. Um... now I'm asking... Who's your favourite one to be with? 
:Lady: Hey, I haven't said I choose "Truth" yet. But fine, I guess I can answer this question. My favourite... is... well... you know... 
:Lady: Awww! It's to embarrassing! I'll go with "Dare"! 
:Tin Man: ...alright, then... blink three times. 
:Lady: That simple? Then I'll start! 
:Lady: Next, I'm going to choose... hmm... who should I choose? 
:Melancholy: Why are you staring at me? Are you trying to bully me? *sigh* I knew I'd always end up like this. 
:Lady: Hey, not at all! Hmph! I'll go with the big guy over there! 
:Tin Man: Hee-hee, are you choosing me? 
:Trailblazer: (Why is she pointing at me...? Wait, can she see me?)
:Lady: Hey, yeah you. "Truth" or "Dare"? :Trailblazer: (My choice is...)
: ...I'll go with "Truth". 
::Lady: Alright, here's my question. You must have heard of this famous quote, "For liberty, I will sacrifice my love". If it were you, which one would you choose? Liberty or love?
:: ...Liberty. 
:::Trailblazer: I'd choose... 
:::Trailblazer: ⊂((・┴・))⊃
:: ...Love.
:::(Dialogue branch missing) 
: ...I'll go with "Dare".
::(Dialogue branch missing) 
:Lady: Hehehehe! I haven't had this fun in ages! 
:Tin Man: Awesome! I love seeing you like this!
:Mr. Bigwig: Woof! It's so much fun! Yeah, so much fun! 
:Melancholy: It's true that making fun of others is what makes comedy, but still... Hahaha... Hahahaha. 
:Spade: Mwahahaha! My stomach hurts from laughing so hard. How did you come up with that trick!? You're really something else! Mwahahaha! 
:Trailblazer: (...So, what exactly did you do back then?) 
:Starlet: You don't need to know the details. Seeing them laughing so hard is all you need to know. 
:Starlet: ...Here we go. 
:Starlet: "Here, you will find two doors". 
;(Floating words) 
:"It's always a pleasure to spend time with friends. Are you willing to give up this life?"
:Left door: Yes ー Right door: No
: ...Of course I know that! 
: Let's just get straight to the point. 
:Starlet: "The door on the left means 'yes', and the one on the right means 'no'".
:Starlet: "Riddle me this". 
:Starlet: "It's always a pleasure to spend time with friends. Are you willing to give up this life?". 
===First choice===
;(Select one of the doors. The choice doesn't change the following dialogue.) 
:Starlet: We've been leading a happy life ever since we broke free from The Family's control. 
:Starlet: Od course, the Nightmare has left everyone emotionally unstable, and conflicts have increased.
:Starlet: But at least we don't have to worry or fear anything. 
:Starlet: We are free now. We can decide which path we want to take. 
:Starlet: Now, go back. You haven't reached the end yet.
===Head to "that room"===
===Look back at the monsters' pasts===
:Vitali: What is wrong with you? Why should I keep your useless self around if you can't even roll the dice right!?
:Spade: I-I'm sorry... I won't make this mistake ever again. Do you want... big or small?
:Vitali: You're asking me big or small? Are you really that stupid!? Can't you see the situation on the table? If most guests bet on the big side, you roll small. Otherwise, roll big! Have you forgotten what I told you!? 
:Vitali: Let the most miserable loser win once every few rounds, and if someone questions us, find an excuse about having a tummy ache. The banked doesn't have to win all the time but must ensure nobody loses too much money! Do you remember now, you buffoon!?
:Spade: I... I need to use the bathroom...
:Vitali: I'm asking you to lie to the guests, not to me! You fool! Bring me the whip, and I'll make sure you never forget it!!
:Mr. Bigwig: Woof! Please don't do that!
:Vitali: Scram, you stupid dog! All you do is chew on your stupid soda bottles. You can't even protect the house without causing losses! Get lost, now!
:Mr. Bigwig: ...Waaaah!!
:Lady: That's so scary. I... I can't bear to watch such brutal scenes.
:Melancholy: *sigh* Let me cover your eyes. 
:Tin Man: Master, maybe... forget about it for today...? And do it some other time...?
:Vitali: Did I ask you for anything? Huh? DID I? This is just a warning. One more word, and you're gonna get it, too!
:Tin Man: ...I understand.
:Vitali: Bah. I'm in a bad mood, so I'll take it out on you. You were made for entertainment, but you can't do anything right and keep wasting my money. You're good for being my practice dummy!
:Vitali: What's the point of owning you? Worthless piece of junk! Why don't I just smash you up and sell you for parts!? 
:Spade: Boohoooo...
: Enough! Stop it!
: Taking it out on them only makes you look pathetic and useless.
::Trailblazer: (...Can he hear me?)
:Vitali: Hah, so now you think you're some kind of hero, you big nitwit? You're gonna get it, too!
:Vitali: You think you're smart? You think you've seen it all? Hah, nonsense! As long as I'm in charge, I can punish you as much as I want. Don't even think about fighting back or getting help from anyone! 
:Vitali: I'll punish you until you're scared! You only listen when you're scared, right? 
: You try to grab your trusty baseball bat, but it's nowhere to be found. The whip keeps hitting you, not really causing much pain, but the humiliation is so real.
:Starlet: ...
:Trailblazer: (...Say something! Are you just gonna stand there and watch them get hit?)
:Starlet: Do you really think you can erase the past and change the future by yelling at these illusions in front of you?
:Starlet: Like I said, you are the former me.
:Starlet: ...
:Starlet: ...Here we go.
===Second choice===
:(Floating words)
:"Losing your freedom and being at the mercy of others is painful. Do you want to escape that kind of life?"
:Left door: Yes ー Right door: No 
: Can't we have a different scene for once? 
: Ah, the familiar ceiling.
:Starlet: "The door on the left means 'yes,' and the one on the right means 'no.'"
:Starlet: "Riddle me this."
:Starlet: "Losing your freedom and being at the mercy of others is painful. Do you want to escape that kind of life?"
;(Select one of the doors. The choice doesn't change the following dialogue.)
::Starlet: We led a miserable life when we served The Family.
::Starlet: We may be called the Sweet Dreams Troupe, but there's nothing sweet about our dreams.
::Starlet: Now that you've decided to help Siobhan and make us return to the Sweet Dreams Troupe, do you know what that means?
::Starlet: We'll lose our freedom and be at the mercy of others again. No one cares about what mere tools like us think.
::Starlet: Breaking free is the only way to find happiness.
::Starlet: The Nightmare may be a problem for The Family, but for us, it's our only chance to escape.
::Starlet: Even if it drives me into a frenzy, I'm willing to risk everything at this point. 
:: What about... Siobhan?
:::Starlet: ...
:::Starlet: Now, go back. You haven't fulfilled your duty yet.
:: I can't argue with that.
:::Starlet: Now, go back. You haven't fulfilled your duty yet.
:''
=== Head to "that room" ===
:???: ...I wanna speak to your administrator!
:???: I can't believe you lost my room card! My luggage is still in the lobby! Who's gonna take responsibility if I'm delayed!? 
:Mr. Bigwig: Woof! Please wait a moment. I'll go and handle it for you!
:???: A moment? How long is that exactly? The Family never waits when they're charging for our room or collecting money, but I have to wait!? 
:???: I want to see the person in charge right now! No delays, no excuses! Or there will be consequences!
:Mr. Bigwig: Woof... but our administrator...
:Spade: Heh heh... Could we maybe... not involve the administrator? How about this? I'll go get the concierge right away...
:Spade: It'll be quick! I promise...
:???: Are you telling me what to do? Shut up! I want the administrator, now!
:???: I don't care what you do. Just get your administrator. Or else!
:Starlet: ...
:Trailblazer: (Does this happen frequently?)
:Starlet: Very often. Pretty much every day.
:Starlet: Let's stop here. I think you have your answer now.
===Final choice===
:Starlet: "Now, here are the final doors".
:(Floating words)
:"Do you think we should turn back into the Sweet Dreams Troupe?"
:Left door: Yes ー Right door: No
: ...
: Is this the end?
:Starlet: "The door on the left means 'yes,' and the one on the right means 'no.'"
:Starlet: "Riddle me this."
:Starlet: "Now that you have seen the real past, do you think we should return to the Sweet Dreams Troupe?"
:Starlet: "The so-called *normal life* is nothing more than just slavery for us."
:Starlet: "To us, *abnormality* means freedom."
:Starlet: "If we can't enjoy the sweet dream, why not embrace the other side?"
:Starlet: "So... what's your choice?"
: Why are you asking me? 
: Don't you already have an answer?
::Starlet: "Perhaps..."
===Head to "that room"===
:(Weird, why am I back here again?)
:???: What are you waiting for? How much longer do you expect me to wait!?
:Siobhan: ...I apologize for keeping you waiting. I'm the administrator here, so please let me know how I can help you today.
:???: You're the one? You might look respectable, but you can't even teach your tools how to do things right? Are you too stupid or too incompetent to manage this junk?
:Siobhan: ...
:Siobhan: I apologize for all the trouble caused. The Iris Family is willing to compensate you...
:???: Compensate me? Can you even afford it? With your measly salary, your compensation wouldn't even cover the room bill for one system hour. And you have the nerve to talk about compensation me?
:???: Hey, this dog lost my room card, and I want it back. Just the one that's lost, not the others.
:???: If the dog can't find it, then you do it! I don't care if you have to beg, borrow, or steal, I'm going to...
:Siobhan: ...Get out.
:???: Huh? what did you say?
:Siobhan: I said... I want you to disappear from Penacony. You can make yourself scarce on your own, or I can arrange for it. Your choice.
:???: ...Wait, I'm a guest of honor invited by The Family. How dare you talk to me like this!?
:Siobhan: Heh... a guest of honor, huh? Well, I'll let you in on a secret. Not only do I dare to talk to you like this, but I also can do something about it.
:Siobhan: Oh, is that the invitation in your pocket? Let me check it... I see. It's signed by Maeven, head of the Iris Family.
:Siobhan: An invitation from Maeven, huh? So it's okay if I tear it up. Don't you think?
: In the blink of an eye, the gorgeous invitation is torn to shreds. Colors drain from the Dreamchaser's face instantly.
:Siobhan: Well, then. Now that you're no longer a guest invited by The Family, you're just a nobody and a miserable *basket case* who bullies those little guys. Now, would you kindly vacate the premises?
:???: You... you're nuts! I'm going to file a complaint! There will be consequences!
:Siobhan: And all that jazz. Exit's that way. Farewell!
:Mr. Bigwig: Who's that lady? A new administrator?
:Spade: I don't know her, but... but she looked so cool when she was scolding that bad guy! Mwahahaha!
:Mr. Bigwig: Woof! I agree, too!
:Siobhan: You guys are members of the Sweet Dreams Troupe, right? Don't be too polite to varmints like that, because the more placating you are, the more they'll walk all over you.
:Siobhan: And remember, if you get bullied next time, just come to me. Cheers, buddy.
----
:(Floating words)
:"Do you think we should turn back into the Sweet Dreams Troupe?"
:Left door: Yes ー Right door: No
:Trailblazer: (Is this... Siobhan before she became a drinksmith?)
:Starlet: "That was our first encounter with Siobhan."
: So, you haven't found your answer, right?
: You don't have the heart to leave her, do you?
:Starlet: "Now, please listen to my question: do you think we should return to the Sweet Dreams Troupe?"
:Starlet: "The so-called *normal life* is nothing more than just slavery for us."
:Starlet: "To us, *abnormality* means freedom."
: But you've lost something else.
: There's something else worth cherishing.
:In an instant, the words start to tremble violently, the strokes cascading off, forming a new sentence entirely.
:(Floating words)
:"Do you want to leave Siobhan?"
:Right door: No
:Trailblazer: (Huh? This room is changing.)
:Trailblazer: (It said it wanted to hear my thoughts, but in the end, it poured out his own heart.)
:Trailblazer: (Let me help him make his final decision.)
:(Floating words)
::(What would be lost?)
::(What is more important than freedom?)
::(What do I truly want?)
::(What else is worth cherishing?)
::(What am I hesitating for?)
;(Select the "No" door) 
----
;(Enter the room and talk to Starlet) 
:Starlet: You've found the ultimate answer.
:Starlet: What's even more important than freedom... is companionship.
: Is that the answer you were hoping for?
::Starlet: I don't know. Well, who really knows?
: Have you been waiting for me here for a while?
:Starlet: Originally, reaching this room would have been impossible, because the room card was lost.
:Starlet: But someone helped you... and helped us out.
:Starlet: Even without the room card, you managed to open the door.
:Starlet: ...
:Starlet: It's time to leave. This thought experiment has come to fruition.
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