Future Market (Prologue)

Future Market (Prologue) is the first part of the Trailblaze Continuance chapter Jolted Awake From a Winter Dream. It automatically begins after completing Obsequies Performed, A Long Road Ahead.
==Steps==
#Talk to March 7th
#Ask Dan Heng about his thoughts
#Ask Himeko about her intentions
#Return to Belobog alongside March 7th
#Stroll through the city and take in the festive atmosphere (0/3)
==Dialogue==
===Talk to March 7th===
;(Talk to March 7th)
:March 7th: Hey, (Trailblazer), did you hear about our next stop? It's a world called "Penacony" — I hear it's a beautiful, dreamy place... I'm so excited...
:March 7th: ...but Pom-Pom said the banquet we were invited to is still a little ways off. Hmm... what can I do to pass the time...?
:March 7th: ...Huh? Is that my phone? Must be the group chat.
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:March 7th: That Dan Heng — he can't just ignore Bronya...
:March 7th: Let's go to his room and talk to him.
===Ask Dan Heng about his thoughts===
;(Approach Dan Heng)
:March 7th: Dan Heng! Bronya just sent all of us a message. Did you see it yet?
:Dan Heng: Yes, I saw it.
:March 7th: Then why didn't you reply? Bronya's a good friend of ours!
:Dan Heng: ...I'm sorry, I'm just not in the mood for idle chat. There's been a lot weighing on my mind since the Luofu... it was tough on the spirit.
:March 7th: Dan Heng...
:March 7th: I'm the one who should be sorry — I was being too pushy! You're right, you went through a lot on the Xianzhou — take all the time you need...
: Dan Heng, stay on the Express and get some rest.
::Dan Heng: Thank you for understanding, (Trailblazer).
: Why not come with us for a change of scenery?
::Dan Heng: No, thanks — I'll be staying on the Express.
:Dan Heng: It's great that Belobog is able to host a celebration. I hope your trip goes well — say hi to our friends for me.
:March 7th: Okay! Rest up — you're not allowed to miss the next Trailblaze expedition!
:Dan Heng: Mm, I'll be there next time.
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:March 7th: He won't budge, huh? Looks like it's just the two of us then.
:March 7th: Pity, he's gonna miss out! We never get the chance to go on a stress-free adventure.
: He's been through a lot lately.
::March 7th: I know... But it's still a shame, don't you think?
: Stress-free for us, or stress-free for the planet?
::March 7th: Don't get yourself all worked up. If Jarilo-VI is strong enough to withstand a Stellaron, it'll be just fine.
:March 7th: If only Himeko could come with us...
: Should we ask Mr. Yang to come with us?
::March 7th: Mm, maybe not. He's still wheezing from the trouble we got into on the Xianzhou. You didn't notice?
::March 7th: At his age, he might not appreciate the extra... excitement.
: What about Pom-Pom?
::March 7th: Pom-Pom can't just leave the Express whenever they feel like it. You didn't know?
::March 7th: Seems like someone wasn't paying attention!
:March 7th: (Trailblazer), why don't we go ask Himeko to tag along? She might be up for an adventure!
:March 7th: You've been on the Express a while now, but you've never gone on a trip with Himeko before, right? Well, now's your chance!
===Ask Himeko about her intentions===
;(Approach Himeko)
:Himeko: Hey, March. That's a big smile on your face — what's the good news?
:March 7th: Himeko! There's a celebration coming up on Jarilo-VI, organized by the Supreme Guardian, and we're invited to go take in the sights and sounds.
:March 7th: Dan Heng won't be going anywhere for a while — he's still resting up, so... wanna come with us?
:March 7th: I mean, considering how you helped us out with Cocolia, I'm sure Bronya would be happy to see you!
:Himeko: Ahh, so that explains the grin — you're excited about the celebration.
:Himeko: Thanks for the invite, but I'm afraid my hands are full right now. Please send my regards to the Supreme Guardian.
:Himeko: Make the most of the festivities — you've earned it! You two and Dan Heng did help save Jarilo-VI, after all. I'll be sure to join you guys next time.
:March 7th: Navigators really do have their plates full, huh? Seems like it's just you and me this time.
:March 7th: Let me go pack some stuff for the trip first. (Trailblazer), come and find me when you're ready to set off.
===Return to Belobog alongside March 7th===
;(Talk to Himeko, optional)
:Himeko: I've got a lot going on right now, but I'll try to make it next time.
:Himeko: I'm sure you'll have a great time. Don't forget to send my regards to the Supreme Guardian while you're there.
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;(Approach March 7th)
:March 7th: So? What do you think about my new dress, (Trailblazer)? Pretty neat, right?
: When did you buy it?
::March 7th: It's actually not new, I just never had the right occasion to try it on.
: Very fancy!
::March 7th: It's been sitting in my wardrobe collecting dust for far too long. But now I've finally got the chance to wear it!
:March 7th: This kind of event doesn't come around every day — why shouldn't I dress for the occasion? ...You're not really gonna wear that same old outfit... are you?
:March 7th: Ugh... let's just pretend I never said anything. As long as one of us is making an effort.
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;(Talk to March 7th)
:March 7th: Pajamas, hot water bottle, Pom-Pom doll... That should be everything! Let's go!
:March 7th: Wow, that was fast... Don't you have anything you wanna bring with you?
: Nope, just myself.
::March 7th: Huh, you do seem to travel light. But... don't you at least need some pajamas!?
: Why are you bringing Pom-Pom doll?
::March 7th: Well, I thought since Pom-Pom can't leave the Express, bringing a doll with us is kind of like taking them trailblazing.
: My relics all have speed attributes.
::March 7th: Other people might fall for that, but I won't!
:March 7th: I was just taking a look at Mr. Yang's records, and it seems that Jarilo-VI's average temperature has warmed up quite a bit. It's much warmer than it was on our first trip there.
:March 7th: I wouldn't call it liveable just yet, but things are looking up. I'm so happy for Bronya and Seele.
:March 7th: Ready to go, (Trailblazer)?
: You bet! It's time to celebrate!
::March 7th: Belobog, here we come!
: Actually, I think I forgot something...
::March 7th: What? You're still not ready to go?
::March 7th: Alright slowpoke, I'll wait for you here.
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;(Talk to March 7th again)
:March 7th: Ready to go, (Trailblazer)?
: You bet! It's time to celebrate!
::March 7th: Belobog, here we come!
: Actually, I think I forgot something...
::March 7th: What? You're still not ready to go?
::March 7th: Alright slowpoke, I'll wait for you here.
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;(Cutscene plays)
::Topaz: Belobog... 700 years...
::Topaz: It's never too late...
::Topaz: ...to pick up the tab.
;(Cutscene ends)
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;(While moving)
:March 7th: Brr! How do people living in all this snow celebrate anything...?
:March 7th: One thing's for sure though, (Trailblazer). Where there's a celebration, there's bound to be food, right?
:March 7th: Come on Belobog... don't let me down.
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:March 7th: Wait a sec, (Trailblazer)! That person over there. That doesn't look like a Silvermane Guard uniform...
:March 7th: All in black, surely they're not... ? On this world? Am I going crazy?
: IPC?
::March 7th: The Interastral Peace Corporation — who else? The one whose insignia is pretty much everywhere? That IPC!
::March 7th: You still don't remember? What about "Findie"? That's one of their products... Oh and the Interastral Peace Broadcast! Y'know, the one always being played on the Express!
::March 7th: Never mind, it's not that important. The important question is: What are the IPC doing on Jarilo-VI?
: What are they doing here?
::March 7th: That's what I'd like to know. If they're here to look for Findie, then they're more than just a little late.
: What an ugly uniform.
::March 7th: ...You think so? I actually think it's pretty snazzy.
::March 7th: Anyway, that's besides the point! The point is, what are the IPC doing here on Jarilo-VI?
:March 7th: There's only one way to find out — let's go ask. I've always found IPC staff easy to talk to.
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:March 7th: Hi! Do you work for the Interastral Peace Corporation? Or are you just dressing fancy today?
:IPC Worker: ...
:March 7th: ...
:IPC Worker: ...
: ...?
:IPC Worker: Boss, encounter with two unknowns. Want me to take them out? Over.
:March 7th: T—Take us out?!
:???: Take them out!? Just hang tight for a second, I'm on my way. Don't do anything stupid.
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:Topaz: Glad to make your acquaintance — I'm Topaz, an investment expert from the Interastral Peace Corporation. I'm here on Jarilo-VI for a special business assignment.
:Topaz: You'll have to forgive my colleague here — people skills aren't his strong suit. Please don't take it to heart.
:March 7th: Whew... You scared the life out of me! We're here for the celebrations — we're not looking for more conflicts...
:March 7th: Oh, right, we should probably introduce ourselves. I'm March 7th, a passenger of the Astral Express — you may have heard of it? And this is my friend and fellow passenger — (Trailblazer).
:Topaz: No kidding! I could tell you weren't locals from a mile away, but I didn't expect to run into two Nameless here! Fate is such a curious thing⁓
:Topaz: I heard that Jarilo-VI only stepped out of the Stellaron's shadow thanks to the direct intervention of the Trailblazers. Surely, you two aren't...?
: That's us. The honor is yours.
::March 7th: Huh? Geez, can you be a little more humble?
: We may have helped out a little bit.
::March 7th: So humble all of a sudden, huh? Are you feeling alright? Should I call a doctor?
:Topaz: I never imagined I'd run into living legends here. Must be our lucky day, huh, Numby?
:March 7th: Wow, Miss Topaz, you're really young for an IPC executive! That's impressive!
:Topaz: More good luck, I suppose. But it's not as cushy as you think — scurrying from one side of the galaxy to the other, going wherever businesses requires me to be...
:March 7th: Huh, your job sounds pretty similar to the Express crew's! Aside from the "business," I guess...
:March 7th: Bronya moves fast! The crisis is only just over and she's already opened talks with the IPC.
:Topaz: Hehe, these "talks" aren't exactly what you might expect, but I have to agree, the Supreme Guardian definitely knows how to govern a city. That's the reason I'm here on Jarilo-VI — to meet with her.
:Topaz: Miss March, you said you were on your way to the Belobog festivities, right? My apologies for delaying you both!
:March 7th: Don't be sorry! It's not like we're in a rush. Wanna come to the city with us? The Snow Plains are freezing, and it's easier than you think to get lost out here.
:Topaz: Thanks for the concern, but I'll manage. It's my first time on this world — I'd like to take in its vast, iconic snowscape for just a little longer.
:Topaz: Who knows, maybe we'll cross paths again during the celebrations. Oh, here's my contact information. I don't usually respond during work hours, but I'd be happy to chat off the clock⁓
:March 7th: ...Wowwww, I actually managed to get an IPC executive's phone number without even trying.
: Teach me how to get rich!
::March 7th: M—Me too!
: I'm in charge of a project worth 8 billion credits, by the way.
::March 7th: Pfft! As if anyone would ever believe that!
:Topaz: Hahaha, you two make a cute pair! Anyway, I'd better be on my way, see you next time!
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:March 7th: The universe is huge, yet we somehow stumbled onto the same path. Fate truly works in mysterious ways, (Trailblazer), don't you think?
:March 7th: Come on, let's head into the city!
===Stroll through the city and take in the festive atmosphere (0/3)===
:March 7th: Wow! There are people everywhere. Are you sure we're in Belobog?
:March 7th: Now to check out the main event — the food! C'mon (Trailblazer), keep up!
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;(Approach Pela)
:March 7th: Is that Pela? Looks like she's teaching the kids again.
;(Listen to Pela)
: Listen
:Pela: Next, I'll be introducing the history of the museum. Everyone, listen carefully, okay?
:Pela: Belobog's History and Culture Museum was founded 600 years ago, and was originally built to memorialize Supreme Guardian Alisa...
:Children: Soooo hungry... I wish I could have a Redsunset Salmon right now...
:Pela: *cough* It was built to memorialize Supreme Guardian Alisa Rand, and also...
:Children: Guess what — I heard there's gonna be a Silvermane adventure camp opening in the Overworld soon. It's gonna be super awesome.
:Pela: ...Also, those who sacrificed their lives in the war against the invaders 700 years ago...
:Children: Miss Pela! Peter is falling asleep!
:Pela: Enough! From now on, no whispering allowed! If you don't want to have any homework later, you'd better start listening!
:Children: Sorry, Miss Pela...
:Pela: That's better. *cough* Now, where was I?
:March 7th: I never knew Pela had a strict side...
;(Listen to Pela again)
: Listen
:Pela: Belobog's History and Culture Museum was founded 600 years ago, and was originally built to memorialize Supreme Guardian Alisa...
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;(Approach Wallace)
:March 7th: Hang on a sec, isn't that Wallace up ahead? Looks like he's finally made some friends! I wonder what they're talking about...
;(Listen to Wallace)
: Listen
:Wallace: ...Norbert, why don't you tell everyone how you were released from jail so quickly?
:Wallace: Selling cultural relics and impersonating Silvermane Guards are both heinous crimes!
:Norbert: Well... it was all thanks to my uncle, you know...
:Rossy: Ahh, I remember! Your uncle is Minister Noel — he heads up the Department of Transportation, no?
:Norbert: Ahem... Yes, y—you knew that, too?
:Rossy: Haha, you're shameless, Norbert! Not to be rude, but if I were thrown in jail, I wouldn't possibly ask my father to bail me out.
:Norbert: Do you think I wanted to? I'm not the type of person to abuse my status.
:Wallace: Well, I... don't really know about that...
:Norbert: Ugh, get off my back, will you? I had to deal with hardened criminals in jail — now that I'm free my supposed "friends" are ganging up on me!
:March 7th: Looks like things are getting heated. I think we'd better get outta here.
;(Listen to Wallace again)
: Listen
:March 7th: Looks like things are getting heated. I think we'd better get outta here.
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;(Approach Serval)
:March 7th: (Trailblazer), quick! Serval's about to start singing!
;(Listen to Serval)
: Listen
:Serval: Woo! Thanks everyone! Hope you're ready for a great show! Let's get started!
:(Audience cheering)
:Serval and Spectators: (Singing along)
;(Listen to Serval again)
: Listen
:Serval and Spectators: (Singing along)
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;(Talk to Gertie)
:March 7th: Aunt Gertie! It's been too long!
:Gertie: Ah! Is that little March!? What brings you this way? I heard you left to go travel the galaxy?
:Gertie: ...Oh, you're here for the Solwarm Festival, right? The atmosphere is like no other. Silly me, where are my manners? Grab yourselves a suncake each — get 'em while they're hot!
:Queuing Man: Hey, that's not fair! Get to the back of the line. Ever heard of first come, first served?
:Gertie: Tsk, show a little respect! If it weren't for these two, we'd be eating Geomarrow by now!
:;Waiting for Gertie's suncakes...
:Gertie: Take a look at these beauties! These are the best suncakes I've made all day.
:March 7th: Wow, they smell so good! They look so crispy and crunchy! I think I'm in love!
:Gertie: Well, don't wait for them to get cold now. I'm sorry sweethearts, I'd best see to these other customers before their hunger gets the better of them. Thanks for stopping by!
;(Obtain )
;(Talk to Gertie again)
:Gertie: Well, don't wait for them to get cold now. I'm sorry sweethearts, I'd best see to these other customers before their hunger gets the better of them. Thanks for stopping by!
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;(Talk to Gepard)
:March 7th: Ta-da! Guess who's back?
:Gepard: It's you two! Welcome back to Belobog.
:Gepard: The Supreme Guardian mentioned there'd be mystery guests attending the Solwarm celebrations, but I didn't think it'd be the Express crew.
:Gepard: I hope you had a smooth journey. I should have dispatched Silvermane Guards to welcome you on arrival — my apologies.
:March 7th: It's fine! You really don't have to apologize. We're just passing through, it's no big deal.
:Gepard: Understood. I hope you both enjoy the festivities.
:Gepard: Please make sure you keep your personal belongings safe — pickpockets tend to take advantage of events like this. We'll be performing additional patrols.
:March 7th: Got it! We'll get out of your way, then. Bye!
:Gepard: Bye for now.
;(Talk to Gepard again)
:Gepard: The Supreme Guardian mentioned there'd be mystery guests attending the Solwarm celebrations, but I didn't think it'd be the Express crew.
:Gepard: I hope you had a smooth journey. I should have dispatched Silvermane Guards to welcome you on arrival — my apologies.
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;(After talking to people three times)
:After some time
:March 7th: Whew... who'd have thought just taking a stroll could be so tiring?
:March 7th: (Trailblazer), say, I think we should probably pay Bronya a visit. After all, she was the one who invited us here.
:March 7th: Or... we could go check out some other fun stuff elsewhere. Your call!
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