Prophets of Pop

Prophets of Pop is a Daily Commission in Natlan.
==Steps==
;Version 1
# Talk to Milu Nui
:;If the player chooses to hear from customers
# Seek customer feedback in the shop
#* The customer can be any one of Haloa Nui, Mahina Nui, or Tirda.
# Report back to Milu Nui
:;If the player chooses to gather sound samples
# Go gather materials with Milu Nui
# "Advise" the angry tribespeople to leave
# Talk to Milu Nui
;Version 2
# Talk to Milu Nui
# Retrieve the record
# Talk to the calm tribesperson
# Report back to Milu Nui
==Gameplay Notes==
* Defeating all enemies without breaking the crate holding the record and record player in the second version of the commission grants the player 
==Rewards==
==Dialogue==
===Version 1===
;(Talk to Milu Nui)
:;(If this commission has not been completed before)
:::Milu Nui: Seriously, there's no getting through to Pakaa... He doesn't understand my musical ideals at all!
::: What happened?
::: And what are these musical ideals you speak of?
:::Milu Nui: Hmm? You're a... traveler? Greetings. Call me Milu Nui. I'm a musician.
:::Milu Nui: If you've been to Xochicuicatl Records, you'll have seen my records in the pop music section.
:::Milu Nui: They contain all that I understand of "pop" itself.
:::Milu Nui: It's just that Pakaa doesn't understand me at all, and insists that my music resembles "kiddy music" more than it does "pop."
:::Milu Nui: And no matter what I say, he wants my records placed in the children's section!
:::Milu Nui: I mean, yes, children do like my songs, and some parents do buy them as gifts for their kids...
:::Milu Nui: But in truth, children are the keenest listeners! And there's a lot of them in the tribe anyhow...
:::Milu Nui: So if my records are so popular amongst the kids, I should have a spot in the pop section!
::: That... does make some sense...
::: You could consider it "children's pop."
:::Milu Nui: Right? Hmph! I knew Pakaa was just being his usual ignorant self. But no more! Once I'm done writing this new song, he'll have no choice but to admit how impressed he is!
:::Milu Nui: Not that I trust his taste in music anymore, though... Anyway, traveler, how familiar would you call yourself with music?
::: Uhh...
:::Milu Nui: Do you play an instrument? It's fine if you just sing or hum!
::: I'm as musically versatile as they come.
::::Milu Nui: Awesome! In that case, I'm sure you'll understand my philosophy of music!
::: Not in the slightest...
::::Milu Nui: No matter! Only someone like you can truly enjoy music from the heart. I'm sure your judgment will be all the more objective and fair for it.
:::Milu Nui: Someone like you is exactly who I need if I'm to create this all-new jam.
:::Milu Nui: Don't worry, I'll have a most ample reward ready — it'll be well worth your while.
:::Milu Nui: Alright then. Just use your intuition, and tell me — what should I do first to create an excellent piece of music?
:;(If this commission has been completed before)
:::Milu Nui: Pop... *sigh* What is pop, anyway?
::: And how are you going with your musical ideals?
:::Milu Nui: Ah, , a pleasure to see you again! As for my musical ideals, I can only say that... I'm hard at work seeking a breakthrough.
:::Milu Nui: *sigh* But what sort of "pop" is everyone looking, really? And how is "pop" supposed to feel?
:::Milu Nui: I know you're someone who appreciates music, .
:::Milu Nui: So please, would you mind giving me some more suggestions based on your intuition? What should I do first to create an excellent piece of music?
: We should hear from customers first.
::Milu Nui: Well, that... I don't disagree, and I've actually made some inquiries myself...
::Milu Nui: But it feels like they just default to pleasantries when they see me, so I never get to hear their honest opinions.
::Milu Nui: , could you help me ask around instead?
::Milu Nui: I imagine they'll... feel more comfortable being honest with you.
: You could try gathering some sound samples...
::Milu Nui: Sounds...? Oh, do you mean to say that we could sample the sounds of nature and use them directly in the songs?
::Milu Nui: Hmm... That does sound like a good idea. Yes, very good indeed! See, I knew you were a sharp shovel! Come on, let's get going!
:: Wait, you're not bringing anything with you?
::Milu Nui: Of course not. Or are you expecting me to drag a gramophone around out there?
::Milu Nui: Don't worry, we're just going to see what sorts of sounds we can use.
::Milu Nui: A duck flapping its wings, for instance, or the splash made as a Koholasaurus hits the water, or the rumbling footsteps of a Tepetlisaurus walking...
::Milu Nui: Once we've selected out targets, I'll make the preparations to take those sound samples... but that's all for later.
::Milu Nui: As for the here and now, let's head out — time's a-wasting!
====Hearing From Customers====
;(Talk to Milu Nui again, optional)
:Milu Nui: Pop... What is pop, anyway? Goodness...
;(Talk to Tirda)
:Tirda: ...Milu's style is the same as ever.
: Tell me about Milu Nui's music...
:Tirda: Hmm? Oh, I love his style of composition. I listen to his songs after work. Really helps me relax.
:Tirda: But if you asked me personally, I'd call his lyrics... a bit, well, overly complex.
:Tirda: *sigh* I wish he'd make a record without lyrics, y'know? Only instrumental tracks.
;(Talk to Tirda again, optional)
:Tirda: *sigh* I wish he'd make a record without lyrics, y'know? Only instrumental tracks.
;(Talk to Haloa Nui)
:Haloa Nui: Ooh, a new record! The baby Saurian's gonna love this!
: Tell me about Milu Nui's music...
:Haloa Nui: I love Uncle Milu's songs — and really, the baby Saurian we have back home loves them more than I do!
:Haloa Nui: Whenever it gets too rowdy, Mom plays one of his songs, and then it quiets down real quick.
:Haloa Nui: Hmm... Those songs are super long, though. I can barely remember the lyrics, let alone sing 'em for it...
:Haloa Nui: Hehe, if he could write some songs with fewer lyrics, I'd be able to sing them every day for that kid's listening pleasure!
;(Talk to Haloa Nui again, optional)
:Haloa Nui: Hehe, if he could write some songs with fewer lyrics, I'd be able to sing them every day for that kid's listening pleasure!
;(Talk to Mahina Nui)
:Mahina Nui: Mr. Milu's released a new record! Should I buy it or not...
: Tell me about Milu Nui's music...
:Mahina Nui: Hmm? Oh, he's great! Haloa and the baby Saurian love it.
:Mahina Nui: Every time they get all rowdy and stubborn and don't wanna sleep, I'll play them Mr. Milu's "Spring-day Song."
:Mahina Nui: As soon as they hear it, they're asleep in no time — voila, sweet dreams, see you tomorrow.
:Mahina Nui: Still though... Haloa has been saying that she'd prefer something a bit more intense.
:Mahina Nui: If Mr. Milu could come up with a couple of tunes with a bit more energy, I'm sure she'd have more fun with 'em.
;(Talk to Mahina Nui again, optional)
:Mahina Nui: If Mr. Milu could come up with a couple of tunes with a bit more energy, I'm sure she'd have more fun with 'em.
;(Talk to Milu Nui)
:Milu Nui: How did it go? Did they have any feedback?
: I've heard these opinions...
:
:Milu Nui: A—Ah. Is that how things are? Thank you, the feedback is quite valuable. Let me see what I can change...
:Milu Nui: Still, from the sound of it... aren't they all treating my records like kids' songs!?
:Milu Nui: ...No, no, all the more reason to make some changes... Still, where do I begin?
====Gathering Sound Samples====
;(Approach the marked location)
:Milu Nui: Phew! Alright, this is the spot. Look at the nature all around us! Bask in its perfection!
:Milu Nui: Come, let us walk about. Surely, there must be some interesting audio for us to sample!
;(Approach the marker)
:Milu Nui: Look at those birds, listen to their cries! My, oh my, if those wouldn't make excellent material for my next work!
:Milu Nui: Still, things could get pretty one-note if we only recorded a few of them. If we could find a whole flock and record the sound of their collective calls...
:Milu Nui: Hang on, that's a Koholasaurus just up ahead. You hear how it scratches the stone with its claws?
:Milu Nui: Koholasaurs are the sensitive sort, so let's not get too close. I'll get some professionals from our tribe to gather what I need afterward — if anyone can pull this off, it'd be them.
:Milu Nui: Oh, ho... warriors testing themselves against one another. Good, good, the sounds of battle are lovely indeed...
:Angry Tribal Warrior: Oi! What're you skulking about for? You here for a fight?
:Milu Nui: We're just... gathering materials...
:Angry Tribal Warrior: Gathering? Well, I'll show you "gathering"!
:Milu Nui: H—Help! , stop him!
;(After defeating enemies)
:Milu Nui: Phew! You're quite the dab hand yourself, aren't you, ?
:Milu Nui: You seem good at persuading the more agitated types...
: That wasn't even my full power.
::Milu Nui: I could tell. In every possible aspect... it is quite obvious.
: I thought it went okay.
::Milu Nui: That's very modest of you. Thank you, in any case.
:Milu Nui: Well, that was quite the adventure, but either way, I've selected plenty of sounds to sample.
:Milu Nui: After just a bit of prep work, I'll be able to officially start recording the audio...
:Milu Nui: Hmm... We should start with the "sounds of battle"...
:Milu Nui: Wait, no. That's not a good place to begin. We should open up with something more normal...
===Version 2===
;(Talk to Milu Nui)
:Milu Nui: Oh no, oh no! My pop music masterpiece is about to be consumed! Devoured!
:Milu Nui: Had I known this would happen, I'd have asked — no, begged — Pakaa to put it in the children's section...
: What's going on?
:Milu Nui: You're... Wait, you're ! Wonderful! You're here!
:Milu Nui: I have a commission for you — one of utmost importance! Natlan's... no, the future of pop music the world over is in your hands! Please, you must rescue it!
: O—One moment, take your time!
: Oh? Is it that obvious I can sing?
::Milu Nui: Huh? Um... Well... I'm glad you have the talent, and we could certainly work together in the future. But for now...
:Milu Nui: Please, save my record! If not, it shall be eaten by those little Koholasaurs... or wrecked by those tone-deaf thugs!
;(Talk to Milu Nui again, optional)
:Milu Nui: Did you manage to get my record back?
: Why did they snatch it, anyway?
:Milu Nui: This... Well, it's a long story. I had just come up with a brand-new song. It sings of Spring, animals, and some other things...
:Milu Nui: But after listening to it, that rascal Pakaa just dumped it straight into the children's section!
:Milu Nui: He even had the nerve — the nerve! — to tell me how children and baby Saurians alike would adore such interesting, pithy tunes...
:Milu Nui: Argh, dammit! I'm making real pop music over here! Not kids' songs!
:Milu Nui: I was so beside myself with fury that I brought my record here, hoping to enjoy the music I'd made myself.
:Milu Nui: But as I listened, a group of little Koholasaurs came crowding over.
:Milu Nui: And before I knew it, they came charging in, snatched the record up with their teeth, and made off with it!
:Milu Nui: I planned to give chase, but before I'd gone far, I discovered a gathering of people... and an angry lot they were, too!
:Milu Nui: They might've been the ones who, coveting the music I'd made, directed the Koholasaurs to snag my record.
:Milu Nui: And, and... Aaargh! I've had it with this! Please, good adventurer. I, Milu Nui, am begging you — please, help me get my record back!
:Milu Nui: I—If you can... Please, try to keep my record as intact as you can. If not... My hard work over the last few days... It will all be in vain...
;(Approach the marked location)
:Impatient Tribesperson: Bah. This record isn't anything special, either. Not an element of pop present, not even a "snap"!
:Calm Tribesperson: Well, it wasn't right anyway, taking the record without consent. You should return it.
:Impatient Tribesperson: Seriously? You really have gone all soft and sentimental after working with that guy from Liyue.
:Impatient Tribesperson: Besides, these don't sell anyway, so aren't I helping him up his sales count?
:Impatient Tribesperson: Hah! The baby Saurians are enjoying it, though! Just look at 'em.
:Calm Tribesperson: Enough. Give me the record. I'll return it myself.
:Impatient Tribesperson: ...You done yet? Or do you wanna fight?
:Impatient Tribesperson: Just in time — My muscles could do with some stretching! Haven't had anything to use as practice lately, y'know?
;(If the crates are broken while fighting the enemies)
:Paimon: Oh no! The record's been broken too!
;(Approach the marked location after defeating the enemies)
:;(If the record was not broken)
:::Paimon: Phew. Thank goodness, it's undamaged...
:::Calm Tribesperson: He must've been trying to lead us that way. Good thing you're so skilled.
:;(If the record was broken)
:::Paimon: Ah... Looks like these boxes were broken... and the record atop them was...
:::Calm Tribesperson: He must be leading us over that way. *sigh* Where did he learn all this nonsense from?
:Calm Tribesperson: You're the ones Mr. Milu Nui asked to pick up the record, right? I've seen you talking to him, so I can guess your purpose.
:Calm Tribesperson: We're all People of the Springs. That guy... He used to be an alright sort. No clue where he's been getting all these bad habits lately.
:Calm Tribesperson: Ah yes, I forgot to introduce myself. You can call me Lillo — and again, I apologize for my... compatriot's behavior.
:Lillo: ...Bah. I'm no good at formal conversation. If we were back with the tribe, I'd have treated you to a drink of water at least.
: Eh, I'm an adventurer. I'm used to this...
::Lillo: Huh, that so? ...Y'know what, judging by your appearance, and how you acquitted yourself back there, you do seem to be an experienced adventurer.
: You've worked with people from Liyue before?
::Lillo: That's right. I was once hired by a gentleman from Liyue. Accompanied him into the mountains to prospect for ore veins.
::Lillo: I learned a lot from working with him — and when he left, he even gave me a name in his nation's style, "Yiyang."
::Lillo: According to him, it means "to soar elegantly in the air." Not that I really understand where he got that, though...
;(If the record was not broken)
::Lillo: Anyway, never mind that. Let's clean our surroundings up. I'll pack the record so it doesn't get damaged again...
;(If the record was broken)
::Lillo: ...Anyway. Never mind that for now. Let's clean this place up first. I'll collect the fragments of the record.
:Lillo: Then I'll go with you to see Mr. Milu Nui. I must apologize to him in person.
;(Talk to Milu Nui)
:;(If the record was not broken)
:::Milu Nui: Ah, my record! Thank goodness, it's undamaged...
:::Lillo: I must apologize, Mr Milu Nui. My companion was the one who stole the record. Please accept my apologies on his behalf.
::: The record is fine, and that's what matters.
:::Milu Nui: Right you are, right you are indeed. This one was the original record, too... Had it been damaged, I'd have found the nearest cliff to leap off of.
:::Milu Nui: ...And Lillo, brother, don't hang your head. The record's fine, so there's no point being petty about all this.
:::Milu Nui: Just answer one of my questions, and we'll call us even.
:::Lillo: Ask away. I will give you my best answer.
:::Milu Nui: When you were listening to my record, did you think it was good?
:;(If the record was broken)
:::Milu Nui: Ah... my record... It was the original... The original!
:::Lillo: I'm very sorry. If there's anything I can do for you, please let me know...
::: At least that wasn't the only record of yours...
::: At least your music wasn't lost...
:::Ah, forget it. And there's no way to restore something this shattered...
:::Milu Nui: Now that it's come to this, I just want to ask you a question...
:::Milu Nui: ...When you were listening to my record, did you think it was good?
:Milu Nui: Not the "it'll be a hit amongst children and baby Saurians" sort of "good," but rather... in the "pop" sense, of having that pop spirit!
:Milu Nui: Do you get what I mean? Did you get that feeling when listening to it?
:Lillo: "Pop"? Well... Give me a moment, please...
:Milu Nui: I mean, you must've sent the baby Saurians to snatch the record because of the deep spirit of pop within the music, didn't you?
:Lillo: Hang on, please let me explain...
:Lillo: We... never "ordered" the baby Saurians to snatch your record...
:Lillo: They were drawn to your song of their own accord...
:;(If the record was not broken)
:::Milu Nui: Sorry, what?
:::Lillo: I mean to say that your songs are outstanding! Believe you me, the baby Saurians crowd around and run about every time I play your music. Never seen them happier!
:::Milu Nui: What? Ugh... But my record...
:::Lillo: I know how you feel, having such a precious thing threatened like that...
:::Lillo: But look, I'm willing to work as your bodyguard for free, at least until you've released a new record. No one's stealing anything from you as long as I'm around — I guarantee it!
:;(If the record was broken)
:::Milu Nui: Sorry?
:::Lillo: I mean to say that your songs are outstanding! Believe you me, the baby Saurians crowd around and run about every time I play your music. Never seen them happier!
:::Milu Nui: What? Ugh... But my record...
:::Lillo: I know how you feel, and I'm very sorry that such excellent an excellent record was destroyed... Look, I'll help you record a new one! No one's stealing anything from you as long as I'm around—I guarantee it!
:Milu Nui: Agh! My records aren't children's songs!
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