Compiling the Clues

Compiling the Clues is a quest in .
==Steps==
#Go over the clues with Layla
#The truth behind "it"
==Dialogue==
===Further Investigation===
;(Go over the clues with Layla)
: Layla: Okay, everyone's given us a lot of useful information. Let's go through it and try to organize everything.
: Layla: Some things we heard were pretty straightforward, but others were just ridiculous...
: We should be able to figure out more about its identity and whereabouts.
: Layla: Yeah, let me think and see what I can make of it.
: Layla: (Okay, calm down Layla. I know the info's all over the place, but you can definitely do it.)
: Layla: (First, let's try to figure out the Seelie's identity based on the clues we currently have.)
: Layla: (Then, we'll analyze where it's been sighted and its motives... Finally, we'll piece everything together...)
: Layla: (From there, we should be able to predict its movement. Alright, let's give it a try.)
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;(Layla enters )
;(Interpret - Book Checkout Logs)
: Layla: (Book circulation is strictly regulated and there is a log of anyone who checks out a book.)
;(Interpret - Shadow That Infiltrated the House of Daena)
: Layla: (It once infiltrated the House of Daena while it was closed.)
;(Interpret - The Wisdom Seelie's Superpower)
: Layla: (Hmm, I think I heard somewhere that it has a lot of ridiculous abilities...)
;(Interpret - Sighting Location)
: Layla: (It's been to the Chatrakam Cave, the Avidya Forest, and the waterfall south of Sumeru City.)
;(Interpret - The Wisdom Seelie's True Identity)
: Layla: (The stamp... Hmm, which probably means they're a Rtawahist student...)
;(Submit the wrong conclusion)
: Layla: (I may be able to come up with a more concrete lead if I keep thinking...)
;(Submit the wrong association)
: Layla: (Hmm, no, there doesn't seem to be any notable connection between these two pieces of information.)
;(Quit and use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Layla, optional)
: Layla: (Hmm... I think it's slowly starting to come together now...)
;(Submitting the correct association - The Wisdom Seelie's True Identity to Sighting Location)
;(Submit - The Wisdom Seelie's Behavioral Logic)
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: Layla: Okay, I think I've got it now...
: So, what've you come up with?
: Layla: First, based on the information Katayoun provided, we can assume that the Seelie is a student from the Rtawahist Darshan.
: Layla: The possibility of it being someone outside the Darshan can be ruled out because it'd be impossible to gain access to those two books without going through the librarian.
: Layla: Next, leaving its crazy abilities aside, all the sightings took place in locations that are officially recommended for astrology observation by the Akademiya.
: Layla: In other words, it's probably just conducting research, and the nature of its research is very similar to mine.
: Layla: The question that I submitted was no simple query, but it was able to give me a reply in just a day. This implies that it's familiar with a similar field of knowledge.
: Layla: So, based on this reasoning, all we have to do is wait for it at the next astrological observation site.
: Your reasoning is solid.
: Look at you, finishing your thesis should be no problem at all.
: Layla: Ah, uh... It's nothing, really. There are actually some other factors that I've been speculating about...
: Layla: But that's not important right now, let's get going. Even though we have a lead, it's still hard to say whether we'll be able to make any discoveries.
: Layla: I'll tell you what I mean by that if the Seelie doesn't show up...
;(Continue to The Truth Behind "It")
===The Truth Behind "It"===
;(If the watchtower is still locked)
: Layla: We should be able to see more from up above, but how do we get up there?
: Layla: Let's try using the Elemental Monuments in the area.
;(Upon Arriving to the watchtower)
: Layla: The weather today is perfect for observation. Let's see if it shows up.
: Layla: Honestly, spending an entire night waiting for something that we're not sure is gonna happen might not be the best use of our time...
: Layla: But we don't really have any choice. This is all we've got.
: Layla: Get some sleep if you're tired. I'll be up, it's not like I can sleep anyways.
: I'll stay up with you.
: I'm afraid you'll get bored.
: Layla: Thanks. Hmm... Oh, how about I share some basics about astrology with you? If you're interested, that is.
;(The time passes as the two of you chat.)
: Layla: Sure enough, it didn't show up.
: Layla: We hardly saw any animals, let alone people.
: Layla: No matter how conclusive the evidence is or how perfect our reasoning may be, nothing will happen as long as I'm awake.
: Are you referring to the... "Wisdom Seelie" or the "blessing from the stars"?
: Layla: They're probably one and the same.
: Layla: It's like I told you — I have a severe sleeping disorder... and there have been a lot of rumors about me sleepwalking.
: Layla: I tried to understand what I had been doing when I'm unconscious, but I've never been able to get any definitive evidence.
: Layla: Something is actively attempting to cover up all the clues without my knowing.
: Layla: Maybe that "something" is me... or maybe it isn't... I can't be sure...
: Layla: For all I know, I could even BE the Seelie. But... what if I am?
: Layla: Would "the Seelie" be willing to help me this time? What is it actually thinking? I really have no idea...
: What if I could help you?
: Layla: Huh? You want to help me?
: Layla: Of course, it would be nice to know what's really going on...
: Layla: But that's impossible. It's always avoiding me and keeping me in the dark... And that won't change, even if you're around.
:: (Seeing how badly she wants to know, maybe we should find a way to ask the "other Layla" about it...)
: Layla: Huh? What's wrong?
: Oh, nothing. Maybe there really isn't anything we can do.
: Seems like we've come up empty-handed again this time.
: Layla: Yeah...
;(Stress Value +1)
: Layla: *sigh* And to think I could've been working on my thesis this whole time... Ahh, my stomach is churning just thinking about it...
: You're really not going to finish on time now.
: There's nothing else I can do. I'm sorry.
: Layla: Please stop... the more you talk about it, the more silly I feel...
;(Stress Value +1)
: Layla: Oh, c'mon Layla, what are you doing? Everyone's gonna start thinking you're crazy now...
: Layla: Ahh... oh no. I'm losing it... So dizzy... ugh...
: (I'm sorry to have to make you feel so uncomfortable.)
;(Stress Value +1)
: Layla: Hmm... oh, I'm sorry, I got distracted there. Where were we?
: (It seems like she's completely recovered. Huh, does that mean...)
: Layla: Oh, what's wrong? You look like you've got something on your mind.
: Are you... the other Layla?
: Layla: Hmm? What are you talking about? What do you mean the "other" Layla...? I am Layla.
: But you somehow seem a little different.
: Then why don't you repeat the conversation we just had?
: Layla: *sigh*
: Layla: Fine. It appears that you were waiting for me to show up. I suppose there's no use in me pretending.
: Layla: I promise I don't mean any harm, and I'll answer all your questions. But before that, would you mind telling me who you are first?
: I'm a friend of Layla's. I'm trying to help her finish her thesis.
: Layla: Let me think... Okay, I got it. You two found this place by following the hints that I left behind. You were planning to wait for me... Or, I should say, you were waiting for the Seelie to show up.
: Layla: Was this your idea or hers?
: Mostly hers.
: Layla: I see. Yes, she's always had great analytical skills. It'd be nice if she was more confident, though.
: Layla: Alright, that's all the questions I have. Your turn, please ask away.
: Did you infiltrate the House of Daena? And what about those rumors of special powers?
:: Layla: Infiltrating the House of Daena was a total accident. She'd forgotten an important book, and the House of Daena happened to be closed at the time. There were only days before the paper was due.
:: Layla: I had no choice but to scale the walls with some simple climbing ropes and sneak in from above while the Corps of Thirty wasn't paying attention.
:: Layla: I had no idea there was still a student inside. I had no choice but to put him to sleep.
:: Layla: Any clear evidence of my existence would only hinder my ability to conceal my identity. It would also expose me to Layla as well.
:: Layla: As for the special powers... Well, they're just things I did during the process of trying to finish the thesis. It's like I said — I don't have much time, so I need to be as efficient as possible.
: What's with the Seelie pranking people?
:: Layla: I can instantly tell which students are asking serious questions and which are just trying to take advantage of me to slack off.
:: Layla: My time to move freely is quite limited, so it's only natural that I would punish the people attempting to waste my time.
:: Layla: My intention is to help people. I'm not here to cause any harm.
: You're the Seelie, aren't you?
:: Layla: That's right... Though I didn't intend for it to turn out this way, really. I just wanted to help out a few other classmates who were having a hard time while I was helping Layla finish her thesis.
:: Layla: You see, Layla doesn't have many friends at the Akademiya. If the others noticed her helping them out, I thought maybe I'd help her become more sociable.
:: Layla: Unfortunately, that didn't really work out. Instead, legends of "the Seelie" started going around. Hehe, but that's alright.
;(After all question is depeleted)
: Layla: Well then, does that answer all your questions?
: Actually, I have one last question.
:: Why don't you want her to know you exist?
: Layla: Ah, you see... her emotions are incredibly unstable. She's constantly doubting herself.
: Layla: If she knew that there's another Layla who is capable of doing everything, she may think even less of herself.
: Layla: She could think, "Maybe I should just leave it all to her. I'm always relying on her anyway. Why not let her live my life for me...?"
: Layla: She might start thinking about giving up completely, and that's the exact opposite of what I'm trying to do for her.
: Layla: After all, she and I are one and the same. We're two sides of the same coin.
: Layla: No one knows her greatest strength more than I do — it's her resilience. If she's able to persevere in everything she does, then one day, she won't need my help anymore.
: Layla: I trust that she's capable of doing that, and it's something that she should do on her own.
: I see.
: Layla: She actually discovered the key data she needs for her thesis a long time ago. She just didn't organize it well enough. I'll complete her thesis for her, just as I have in the past.
: Layla: Please don't share any of this with her. I would like to keep this a secret, for both of our sakes.
: I understand.
: Layla: Thank you for doing this for me... no, for us.
: Layla: She seems to be waking up now. Well, this is goodbye. If we never meet again, then... I guess I did something right, hehe.
;(Stress Value −1)
: Layla: Ugh... Mmm...
: Layla: Huh? Did I... did I faint? Or did I fall asleep?
: You're fine. You just had a little nap.
: Layla: Oh, I see. Was I sleepwalking? I was, wasn't I?
: Nope.
: Nah, not really.
: I don't think so.
: Layla: Really?
: Layla: I don't believe you... You're hiding something from me, it's written all over your face.
: I'm not, really.
: Layla: You said you were gonna help me, didn't you? Why are you holding out on me now?
: Layla: Please, tell me! You promised you'd help.
;(Proceed to Ending: The Which Remains Unspoken)
====Ending: The Which Remains Unspoken====
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