Give Her Surprises

Give Her Surprises is the first part of the Chromatic Ode of Candies and Roses Event.
==Steps==
# Go to Port Ormos
# Go shopping with Candace
# Keep shopping
# Look for Dori
==Optional Quest Dialogue==
The following optional dialogues become available in the open-world as soon as this quest appears in the quest log, and will remain available until the end of this quest, with these additional conditions:
* Arachitta and Arasati disappear when talked to, so their dialogue is only available once.
* Layla's dialogue below gets replaced by her new open-world dialogue from the next quest, Give Her Sweetness, once this quest ends and that quest becomes available in the quest log.
* Nilou, Najia, and the Wanderer disappear after the time changes to trigger Paimon's voice-lines of the next quest.
===Arachitta===
;(Talk to Arachitta near Ahangar)
:Arachitta: Festival, festival...
: Hi there.
:Arachitta: Ahhh...!
:;(Arachitta jumps into the ground and disappears)
NPC Location Ahangar.png|Arachitta's location
NPC 5.1 Event Location Arachitta Context.png|Additional context
===Arasati===
;(Talk to Arasati near where Rima is patrolling, optional)
:Arasati: The Dendro Archon's birthday...
: Hi there.
:Arasati: Ah! It's the Golden Nara!
:;(Arasati jumps into the ground and disappears)
NPC Location Rima.png|Arasati's location
NPC 5.1 Event Location Arasati Context.png|Additional context
===Layla===
;(Talk to Layla outside Puspa Café)
:Layla: So, she wants to summarize the effects of stars interacting with each other... That's going to be tricky.
: Happy Sabzeruz Festival, "other Layla."
: Happy Sabzeruz Festival, "Blessing from the stars."
:Layla: Ah, you noticed... As you can see, daylight Layla is currently too stressed to enjoy the festivities.
:Layla: With a deadline coinciding with the festival, and a research topic concerning complex astrology... It's no surprise she's been sleepwalking again.
: Is there anything I can do to help?
:Layla: Sorry. I'm not sure we can trust such complex and precise calculations to someone else. Just visit her more often, if you have the time. I think that would make her very happy.
;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Layla)
:Layla: (Layla, Layla... What are we going to do with you...)
NPC 5.1 Event Location Layla.png|Layla's location
NPC 5.1 Event Location Layla Context.png|Additional context
===Nilou and Najia===
;(Talk to Nilou or Najia in the Grand Bazaar)
: Najia: Nilou! Wanna go grab dessert after rehearsal? Puspa Café just released a limited-time special for the Sabzeruz Festival!
:Nilou: Oh, um... I—I'd better not. It's almost Parade day, so I should restrain myself.
: Najia: Shame... I heard they're doing a buy one get one free promotion for their Padisarah Pudding!
:Nilou: Really?
: Najia: Oh, and their tahchin is buy one get one half off...
:Nilou: Wow...
: Najia: And there was something special about the syrup for the Baklava, too...
:Nilou: Ahh...! N—No more! Please! How about I just come with you...
;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Nilou)
:Nilou: (There's always so many delicious desserts to try during the festival... No, no! I have to stay strong...)
;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Najia)
: Najia: (Nilou's been working so hard recently. This will be a nice way to treat her!)
Point of Interest Grand Bazaar Map Location.png|Nilou's location
NPC 5.1 Event Location Nilou Context.png|Additional context
===Wanderer===
;(Talk to Wanderer outside the Akademiya)
: : Oh? Now this is a first. Who goes to the Akademiya in the middle of a festival?
: You're here, aren't you?
:: : This is the only place where I can escape all the commotion.
: You're not going to join in on the fun?
:: : Do I strike you as someone who wants to hold hands and dance with everyone?
: : Go have your fun, and don't tell anyone you saw me here.
: : These festivals don't come by often, so you might as well let me enjoy it in my own way.
;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Wanderer)
: : (Ugh, so loud...)
NPC 5.1 Event Location Wanderer.png|Wanderer's location
NPC 5.1 Event Location Wanderer Context.png|Additional context
==Dialogue==
;(Upon obtaining quest)
: Paimon: Hey, it's almost time for the Sabzeruz Festival, right? It's always so lively!"It's always so lively!" is spoken at the beginning of the next line instead.
: Paimon: Wonder what the flower carriage is gonna look like this year? Let's go check it out!"It's always so lively!" from the previous line is spoken here instead.
;(Approach Candace, Collei, Dehya, and Tighnari in Port Ormos)
: Paimon: Hey, Tighnari and Collei are over there! Oh, and Dehya and Candace are with them!
: Paimon: Let's go say hi!
:Tighnari: ...Everyone good with their assignment? Then let's get this show on the road.
:
:Tighnari: Oh, and again, please be careful. The last thing we want is for her to find out about our plan.
:Dehya: Don't worry about that! Mercenaries can keep a secret like our lives depend on it.
:
:Candace: I'm not sure this scenario is quite that extreme.
:
:Dehya: You know what I mean, Candace. It's just a figure of speech.
:Collei: Um... I'm still kinda nervous. It's not that I'm scared I'll let something slip, it's just... what if she suddenly shows up behind me without warning...
:
: Paimon: Hey there! What are you guys talking about?
:Collei: Aaaaaah! Nothing, I swear! I don't know anything you don't know. I'm not hiding anything!
: You're definitely hiding something.
: Just tell us. The cat's already out of the bag.
:Tighnari: ...Calm down, Collei. At least check who it is before you freak out.
:Dehya: ! Paimon! Fancy seeing you here.
: Great to see you all!
:Collei: Oh, it's you two. Ah... You scared me half to death! Just like when I lose focus in class, and Master Tighnari suddenly shows up behind me, but even scarier!
:Candace: Are you here for the Sabzeruz Festival?
: Paimon: Yep! Festivals are always so fun. It seemed like the perfect time to come back and hang out with all of our friends!
:Tighnari: This one is extra special. I heard from Master that the Akademiya is planning a grand birthday celebration for the Dendro Archon.
:Tighnari: Perhaps it's a small attempt to make amends for their past behavior.
: Paimon: Hehe, guess we came at the perfect time! A grand celebration calls for even more good food and fun than usual!
: Paimon: But, what were you gossiping about just now? Paimon heard something about a secret?
:Tighnari: Over here, you two. I'll explain everything in private.
:Tighnari: We're preparing a birthday surprise for the Dendro Archon.
: Paimon: Oooh! A Birthday Surprise!
:Candace: It was Dehya's idea, actually.
:Dehya: Oh, well... It was just something that occurred to me while talking with Dunyarzad. The Sabzeruz Festival always seems to follow the same formula, so I figured a change of pace might be nice.
:Dehya: Dunyarzad liked the idea, and so did the others. So, we got the ball rolling pretty quickly.
:Tighnari: If we want this to be a surprise, the fewer people who know, the better. We're dealing with the God of Wisdom here — a single slip of the tongue is enough to spoil the whole thing.
: Paimon: Yeah, that all makes sense! So, um... do we have to keep talking like this until the festival ends?
:Collei: Pfft...
:Tighnari: Ahem! So, anyway, we've only asked a few of our friends to help out, since they happened to have some free time.
: Paimon: So, what exactly are you planning?
:Collei: Well, we heard the Dendro Archon loves candy, so we want to take advantage of that.
:Dehya: We're also planning a birthday meal after the Carriage Parade! So, we'll have a Haft-Mewa Feast as well.
:Tighnari: We left most of the specifics to Kaveh. Right now, all we need to do is purchase the food and decorations.
: Is there anything we can do to help?
: Paimon: Yeah, put us to work! Now that we're in on the plan, we should do something to contribute!
:Dehya: Hey, Candace, weren't you looking for someone to help you with the shopping?
:Candace: Yeah. I've been in the desert so long, I was worried I wouldn't be the best judge of the goods around here.
: We can help with that.
:Candace: As long as it's not too much trouble...
: Paimon: No trouble at all! We're more than happy to help!
:Dehya: Hey, seems like you're really learning your manners, Paimon.
:Candace: I'll happily take you up on that offer, then.
:Dehya: Alright, it's settled! Tighnari will book the venue, Dunyarzad and I will take care of decorations, and you three are on food.
: Paimon: Ahh, so exciting! This is gonna be the best birthday surprise Nahida could ask fo—
:Crowd: Shhh...!
: Paimon: Oh, right! Paimon almost forgot... Gotta keep it a secret...
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;(Approach the marked location)
: Paimon: Whoa, there's all kinds of delicious scents in the air today! The sea breeze in Port Ormos isn't even enough to cover them up!
:Candace: This is the final stop of the Carriage Parade, so many of the vendors decided to set up their stalls in advance. The city is a lot more lively than usual.
:Candace: The same goes for Aaru Village. Everyone's doing their part to make this a truly unforgettable Sabzeruz Festival.
: Paimon: Hehe, well, with all these vendors, there's no way we're going back empty-handed! Just leave the haggling to us.
:Candace: Alright, then, let's... Ugh! Ah...
: What's wrong?
: Are you okay?
:Candace: I'm fine...
:Candace: ...
:Candace: Sorry for making you worry. Let's go to that store and place an order.
: Jahangir: Welcome! What can I get for you today?
:Candace: We'd like to place an order for the Sabzeruz Festival. Could you have them ready for pickup after the parade?
: Jahangir: No problem at all. What'll it be?
:Candace: We'll take three orders each of Masala Cheese Balls, Potato Boats, and Curry Shrimp, and ten orders of Panipuri.
: Jahangir: One sec, let me jot this down... Potato Boats... Panipuri... Alright, we'll have that ready as scheduled. That's a fairly sizeable order!
:Candace: Does that mean we can expect a discount?
: Jahangir: Of course! Let me see... That should come to twenty-nine thousand Mora, but you can have it for twenty-six thousand. How's that sound?
:Candace: What about twenty thousand?
: Paimon: Huh...?
:: (Wow... She really went for it.)
: Jahangir: Uhh... That's a bit tricky. We're going to be fairly busy that day, and we're setting aside all these ingredients for your order...
:Candace: What if I add five orders of Samosas? Would that help lower the price?
: Jahangir: Well, in that case... the most I can offer is twenty percent off.
:Candace: Great, we'll take it. Thank you so much.
: Jahangir: Of course! Of course! Thank you for your order.
: Paimon: So, it turns out Candace is way better at haggling than us...
:Candace: Oh, one more thing...
: Jahangir: Something you wanted to add to your order, Miss?
:Candace: No. I just wanted to remind you to keep an eye on the fire you've got going there. If you let it burn too long, it could become a safety hazard.
: Jahangir: Oh, thanks for your concern. But, I replaced the charcoal earlier today, so it should be—
:Extremely Loud Noise: BANG!!!
: Paimon: Whoa! *cough* There's... so much smoke!
: Jahangir: Ugh... *cough*...
:Candace: Are you alright?
: Jahangir: I'm fine, thanks. It's just... That was so strange...
:Candace: Was it the Wind Generator?
: Jahangir: *cough*... It's certainly possible. I had a similar problem not too long ago. I thought switching to this one would fix the issue, but...
:Candace: We can look into the true cause of the problem a bit later. What matters now is that you're alright. Need any water? I've got some on me.
: Jahangir: I'm alright! Seems like you've got a good eye, Miss. Just wish your warning came a little earlier. Probably could've avoided this scenario entirely.
: Jahangir: In any case, I'll definitely fix the stove today, so don't worry about any delays.
:Candace: Take your time — your health and safety are more important. I'll just leave the deposit here.
: Jahangir: Sounds good. See you soon!
: Paimon: That was a close call! Good thing you're fast on your feet, Candace!
: How did you know something was wrong with the stove?
:Candace: Hmm... I guess you could call it... a gut feeling? It's hard to describe.
: Paimon: Well, where should we go next? Preferably somewhere without any fire hazards. Paimon's still a little traumatized by what happened.
:Candace: Let's go buy some fruit. We need it to make the candy.
: Paimon: Sounds good! It's been a while since we had the chance to shop at Port Ormos. Maybe we can pick up some other things along the way.
;(Continue along the path)
: Paimon: Let's see... The fruit stand should be that way...
:Candace: Ugh...!
: Paimon: Candace? Are you okay?
:Candace: ...! Watch out!
: Hatice: ...Huh?
:Candace: Are you okay, little one?
: Hatice: I... I'm fine! Thank you, Miss!
: Shyam: What happened?
: Paimon: That crate came out of nowhere! Luckily, Candace saved that little girl before she got hit.
: Shyam: Where are your parents, child?
: Hatice: Th—They're at the tavern by the harbor, but I got bored, so I came out to play...
:Candace: You're safe now, little one. Just be careful next time.
: Shyam: ...Go back to your parents now, child.
: Hatice: O—Okay...
: Shyam: Whose crates are these?
: Kutbi: Th—They're mine...
: Shyam: How many times have I told you not to leave heavy objects by the road! When are you going to learn?
: Kutbi: I—I'm sorry! I—It's just... we ran out of storage for our latest shipment...
: Shyam: And!?
: Kutbi: ...N—Nothing! I'll take care of it right away! I won't do it again!
: Shyam: *sigh*...
: Shyam: Thank you, everyone. I should've been keeping a closer eye on everything. Lucky you were here, Miss Candace. I really don't know how things would've turned out, otherwise.
:Candace: It was nothing. Don't blame yourself, Sheriff. I understand just how difficult it is to look after a whole region. Still, with the festival coming, we need your vigilance more than ever.
: Shyam: *sigh* Always feels like I could use an extra pair of eyes during Sabzeruz season. I appreciate the reminder, Miss Candace.
: Shyam: Anyway, you were probably in the middle of something, so I'll leave you to it. Enjoy the festival!
: Paimon: That was some quick thinking, Candace! It was like you leapt into action before the crate even started to fall.
: Like you knew what was gonna happen all along...
:Candace: ...
:Candace: Actually, I... I did see something. I saw the crate fall before it happened.
: Paimon: Wait, you mean... You saw the future!?
:Candace: Yes... something similar happened with the stove. I saw what was about to happen...
: The Eye of Prophecy...
: It's actually... real?
:Candace: I don't think it's related to my amber eye. Growing up, it's never shown me any kind of strange phenomena...
:Candace: But, ever since this morning, I've been seeing things that don't match with reality, and after a few seconds, they actually come to pass...
: Paimon: Have you told anyone else about this?
:Candace: Not yet... I still haven't determined if this is the true power of prophecy, and I don't want to make everyone worry.
: But, why did it come on so suddenly?
: Did something happen this morning?
:Candace: Nothing out of the ordinary, really. I prayed to the gods, made my plan for the day, then went to meet my friends.
:Candace: Although, if I had to think of something... I did buy this gem along the way.
:
: Paimon: Whoa, it's beautiful!
: There's something about it...
:Candace: So you sense it, too? This gem seems to contain traces of unusual elemental energy. I only bought it because it piqued my interest.
: Paimon: Could the gem be the source of the visions?
:Candace: It's certainly possible. Here, try it for yourself. Maybe you'll see something as well...
:: (...)
: I don't think anything happened.
:Candace: Hmm... So, it doesn't work for just anyone.
:Candace: Perhaps there's some kind of trigger condition... Or could it be because of my connection to Lord Al-Ahmar?
: Paimon: Maybe we could ask the others?
:Candace: Everyone's been so busy preparing for the festival. I really don't want to trouble them with something so trivial.
:Candace: Luckily, I don't have too many responsibilities over the next few days, so I can investigate on my own. It's part of my duty as a "guardian."
: We can help too.
:Candace: Even better! Having your company is like sitting around a bonfire with trusted companions — your presence puts people at ease.
:Candace: Alright, let's finish our shopping first, then we can investigate the gem. At the very least, we should ask around the merchant circles for information on its origins.
: Paimon: Speaking of merchants... Paimon can think of someone who's always in the know. Although getting information out of her is definitely gonna cost us...
:Candace: Ah, do you mean Dori? I've heard people talk about her in Aaru Village before.
: Paimon: Yep, that's the one! But, uh, she's pretty touchy when it comes to Mora, so it's best not to haggle too much...
:
:
;(Approach Dori)
:Dori: ...Here are the goods you asked for, as promised. All of the best quality, I assure you, hehe. Can I interest you in any of my newest offerings before you go?
:
:Dori: No? Well, see you around, then.
: Paimon: Dori!
:Dori: Ohoho! If it isn't two of my most valued customers! And... Miss Candace? Now, this is getting interesting...
:Dori: What brings the guardian of Aaru village to my neck of the woods? All my business in the desert is strictly above board, I assure you!
:Candace: You misunderstand, Miss Dori. We're just here for some information.
:Dori: Ooh! You're in the market for some intel! Well, you've come to the right place! I love dealing in information. It's easy to carry, and even easier to hike up the price! Oh, um... which is always very reasonable of course!
:Candace: I bought a rather peculiar gem this morning, and I have the name of the merchant who sold it to me.
:Candace: I want to ask the merchant about the craftsman who cut this gem, and where they got their ore.
:Dori: Ah, so you're looking to track them down? Not an easy job. It'll come at hefty price.
:Candace: Well, we don't necessarily have to track down that specific person. If you have a way of obtaining the information I seek, Miss Dori, I would be happy to compensate you for those services as well.
:Dori: (I can find the person no problem, but it's not as lucrative... I have a few connections who work with gemstones, so I'm better off charging them for the information directly.)
:Dori: Well, now you're just asking the impossible! These kinds of things tend to be trade secrets. It won't be easy to get that information, even for the great Lord Sangemah Bay.
:Candace: Just name your price.
:Dori: Heh, if you insist! Now, let me see... there's the cost of travel, the gifts I'll have to buy...
:Dori: I'm thinking... around two hundred thousand Mora?
: Paimon: Yikes, that's steep!
:Candace: That exceeds our budget, I'm afraid. Can you go any lower?
:Dori: ...Well, Aaru Village has done me a few favors in the past, so I think we can strike a deal. Why don't you make me an offer.
:Candace: How about... fifty thousand Mora?
:Dori: Excuse me!?
:: (That's even more aggressive than back at the market...)
:Candace: Something wrong? That's usually the going rate for this kind of intel in the desert.
:Dori: Impossible! I wouldn't even be able to put food on the table at that rate! Can't do it, nope!
:Candace: Ah, what a shame... How about thirty thousand Mora, then?
:Dori: That's... That's even lower!
:Candace: Thirty thousand Mora, plus food, shelter, and a security detail whenever you're in Aaru Village. I'll throw in a few tax exemptions as well. How does that sound?
:Dori: I—
:Dori: (Aaru Village certainly has some promising business opportunities... Securing the protection of the local guardian isn't actually a bad trade...)
:Dori: (Tch... I'm not the only one profiting from this deal, though. I bet she only made that offer so Aaru Village could benefit from more business activity, too... What a scary woman.)
:Dori: Uh... Hehe... Alright! After some reflection, I've decided to forgo all profit for this venture! T—Thirty thousand it is!
:Candace: Ah, now I know why people call you the number one merchant in Sumeru! Your generosity is truly unmatched!
:Dori: O—Of course! You're an esteemed client, Miss Candace! I stand more to gain from your friendship than anything else. So, who cares about the Mora!
:Candace: If that's the case, then—
:Dori: And by that, I mean... we landed on the perfect price! Thirty thousand, as agreed!
:Dori: (*sigh*... Just gonna have to treat my gem contact to a 500 Mora food stall instead.)
:Dori: I really have to go out of my way to get this intel, so I'll need some time. Why don't you... come back tomorrow!
:Candace: Of course. Thank you, Miss Dori. You've been a huge help.
:Candace: , you've only just made it back to Sumeru. Why don't you take some time for yourself? I'll handle the rest of the orders.
: Paimon: Really? Paimon feels kinda bad, though. We didn't turn out to be much help.
:Candace: Don't say that. I dragged you into my own personal investigation. I should be the one apologizing.
: It was nothing — don't worry about it.
:Candace: Haha, noble as always. May the gods protect you, .
:Candace: And you, Miss Dori. Safe travels. I'll see you tomorrow.
:Dori: *sigh*... Yep. Take care...
;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Dori, optional)
:Dori: (A profit of only twenty thousand Mora? Hmph, maybe I'll skip the schmoozing altogether.)
;(Talk to Dori again, optional)
:Dori: This commission is tricky, and I'm practically losing Mora. Just remember that I'm doing you a huge favor here!
==Notes==
==Other Languages==
==Change History==
pt-br:Dê Surpresas a Ela
ru:Сюрприз для неё
vi:Dành Sự Bất Ngờ Cho Cô Ấy