Thomas

Thomas is an NPC on Penacony, located aboard The Radiant Feldspar.
==Profile==
(To be added.)
==Location==
==Mission and Events==
==Character Mentions==
==Voice Lines==
;(Version 1)
:: "The bidding is all done according to procedure. No funny business."
;(Version 2)
:: "I originally wanted to go on a honeymoon, but the IPC's plans were more urgent."
==Dialogue==
;(First interaction)
:Thomas: Hey, could you stop staring at me? You know the bidding needs to follow the IPC's protocol. Business is business, after all.
: I'm not here about the bidding.
: I'm just passing through.
:Thomas: Oh, my bad. I took you for one of those bosses.
:Thomas: Allow me to introduce myself then. I'm Thomas, an IPC employee and manager of my celebrity wife, Erica. The IPC sent me here on a business trip, and I saw it as the perfect opportunity to double it as our honeymoon trip.
:Thomas: Are you a guest here as well? Since fate has us crossing paths, feel free to ask me anything. I've done my homework on the (Radiant Feldspar/The Trailblaze's Stern/The Tatalov/The Soaring Clock Hand)!
;(Continue to dialogue options below)
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;(Subsequent interactions)
;(If Thomas's Emotion is set to Calm)
:Thomas: What's there to worry about! Even if the sky falls, the director will hold it up!
: I want to ask...
:: Your wife's a celebrity?
:::Thomas: That's right. She's the special guest in that reality show that's been making its rounds everywhere. I even released an album for her... Heh, I really went all in for her, going as far as to start an entertainment company, with her as the only talent.
:: What did the IPC send you here for?
:::Thomas: Hah, everyone on this project's a big shot... Let's keep classified information off limits. Getting escorted out by IPC security isn't exactly something on my bucket list.
:: Working even during your honeymoon? You're a workaholic, huh?
:::Thomas: Uh, the IPC had a change of plans, so I came on immediate notice to work on them. Director Topaz actually said to go ahead with my marriage leave, but I figured a vacation anywhere's still a vacation, so why not Penacony?
:::Thomas: Besides, everything can be found on the (Radiant Feldspar/The Trailblaze's Stern/The Tatalov/The Soaring Clock Hand). It'd be nice to bring Erica here, to soak up the grand and beyond luxurious vibe. Who's to say I can't juggle both work and life? Plus, with so many bigwigs here, I might even be able to land her some gigs.
:: I don't have any more questions.
:::Thomas: Alright, talk to you later.
:::Thomas: There's no helping it. I guess being held in such high regard means the IPC can't function without me! I mean, if they think so highly of me, I can only live up to it.
:::Thomas: Alright, time to get back to work. There's a ton of mail I have to read and respond to.
: I don't have any more questions.
::Thomas: Alright, talk to you later.
::Thomas: There's no helping it. I guess being held in such high regard means the IPC can't function without me! I mean, if they think so highly of me, I can only live up to it.
::Thomas: Alright, time to get back to work. There's a ton of mail I have to read and respond to.
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;(If Thomas's Emotion is set to Angry)
:Thomas: Hmph, an idiot who doesn't even understand the principles behind making deals. What right do they have to strut in front of me?
: I don't have any more questions.
::Thomas: Alright, talk to you later.
::Thomas: There's no helping it. I guess being held in such high regard means the IPC can't function without me! I mean, if they think so highly of me, I can only live up to it.
::Thomas: Alright, time to get back to work. There's a ton of mail I have to read and respond to.
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;(If Thomas's Emotion is set to Happy)
:Thomas: The IPC sending me on this business trip is a clear recognition of my value!
: I don't have any more questions.
::Thomas: Alright, talk to you later.
::Thomas: There's no helping it. I guess being held in such high regard means the IPC can't function without me! I mean, if they think so highly of me, I can only live up to it.
::Thomas: Alright, time to get back to work. There's a ton of mail I have to read and respond to.
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;(If Thomas's Emotion is set to Sad)
:Thomas: Sadly, it feels like I may be reaching the end of my time.
: I don't have any more questions.
::Thomas: Alright, talk to you later.
::Thomas: There's no helping it. I guess being held in such high regard means the IPC can't function without me! I mean, if they think so highly of me, I can only live up to it.
::Thomas: Alright, time to get back to work. There's a ton of mail I have to read and respond to.
===Clockwork===
: Activate Clockwork
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:::Thomas: My friend, you need to stay as calm as I am to handle all kinds of pressures out there.
:::Thomas: Even if the projects go sideways, there are plenty of bigwigs like the director to keep things afloat. And if the dream ends? Well, I'll just keep punching the clock then!
:::Thomas: Let's see, I've got a well-paying job, I double as my wife's manager, and I'm married to a beautiful woman. I really do have it all. And with so much life ahead of me, the best is yet to come.
:::Thomas: In this world, only the smart survive, and I am undoubtedly one of them.
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:::Thomas: Some rich kids try to talk deals with me without going into my cut of the earnings... That's just ridiculous! How can there be fools like that?
:::Thomas: Trading is all about mutual benefits. They don't even think to pay me, and they hope to get themselves a deal? Bah!
:::Thomas: Don't give me that "young people don't buy this" crap. We older folks aren't buying it either! To heck with that impartial and ethical facade! Want to beg me? They can line up to kiss my wife's behind!
:::Thomas: If they don't get the ways of the world, they're not cut out for business! I've dropped plenty of hints, and they still haven't caught on! Don't blame me for being ruthless, then!
::;(Obtain )
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::;(First interactions)
:::Thomas: This airship is far more luxurious than I anticipated! No wonder Penacony is such a popular vacation spot! Bringing Erica along was definitely the right move, especially when I got to save a ton of money...
::: Isn't that a bit cheap of you?
::::Thomas: I'm not cheap! Penacony and the (Radiant Feldspar/The Trailblaze's Stern/The Tatalov/The Soaring Clock Hand) aren't accessible to just anyone, even those with plenty of money!
::: Won't Erica take issue with this?
::::Thomas: You don't understand. I make the decisions in my family! Since the IPC sent me on a business trip, my career takes priority!
:::Thomas: Life is like a huge chessboard where, if there's profit to be made, anyone can be a pawn. Do you see why I picked Erica as my wife now?
:::Thomas: She's a simple-minded nobody from a humble family, but going on reality shows brought her reputation — her ticket to fame and fortune. Music, albums, and the whatnot are just frivolous add-ons to her portfolio.
:::Thomas: Some might think I'm cutting corners, but I'm just efficiently utilizing resources. How could I squander the trust and opportunity the IPC has given me?
:::Thomas winks at you, and a thought flits through your mind, elusive and fleeting.
:::Thomas: Haha, I really enjoy chatting with smart folks like you.
::;(Obtain )
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::;(Subsequent interactions)
:::Thomas: All guests on the (Radiant Feldspar/The Trailblaze's Stern/The Tatalov/The Soaring Clock Hand) are elites from various fields. I never imagined Erica and I would be among them.
:::Thomas: Just seeing the brand of the leather sofa confirms this business trip was the right choice — haha, all thanks to the IPC's trust in me.
:::Thomas: Thank goodness I brought Erica along. With her here to amp up my status, putting in extra work hours becomes something to gloat over. Heck, I even feel much better than before! It's as though I've become ten... no, twenty years younger!
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:::Thomas: There's a saying at work: "The Strategic Investment Department only recognizes credits, not efforts." *sigh* The older I get, the more that hits home.
:::Thomas: Before, I just worked hard and climbed the ladder without a second thought, even though there was only so much I could do. But now that I'm older, some things are no longer within my reach.
:::Thomas: I'm putting in more effort but getting recognized for a lot less. That's why I'm more focused on my other job now. It's just that Erica's a big spender, so I'm not sure if I can make enough with her company before I retire.
:::Thomas: In this world, you have to keep making money to move forward and survive... It's sad to think my life is nearing its end and I might never get to hold the title of director...
:::Thomas: *sigh* It's so unfair how people end up leading such different lives!
::;(Obtain )
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