Qian Ketong

Qian Ketong is an NPC on Penacony. She can be found in Golden Hour, north of Oti Mall.
==Profile==
(To be added.)
==Location==
==Voice Lines==
;(Version 1)
:: "Of course money talks!"
;(Version 2)
:: "The root of all problems is not having enough money!"
==Dialogue==
;(First interaction)
:Qian Ketong: Ah, a new face... Hello, young one. Mind having a chat with an old lady like me?
: Sure, I've got nothing to do now anyway.
::Qian Ketong A straightforward one, I like you.
: Aren't you chatting with them?
::Qian Ketong: They... no need to mind these people. They're busy with their own stuff, aren't they?
:Qian Ketong: Come closer, young one. Do you have any interesting experiences to share with an old lady?
:In line with the tradition of respecting your elders, you summon your patience and chat with the old lady.
:You talk to her about your Express companions, about the journey thus far. The old lady listens intently, her expression gradually growing sated.
:Qian Ketong: Very good... Excellent! So free, so exciting...
:She closes her eyes and murmurs compliments. Seeing her expression, you feel like you've done another good deed.
:...But why does she keep staring at you? You're a little apprehensive — she appears to be waiting for you to continue talking, but you don't know what else to say.
: ...I should probably leave now?
: I wish you good health...
:Qian Ketong: Hmm...? Hold on, young one, don't leave just yet! You haven't asked for a *reward* from me!
: What reward?
:Qian Ketong: ...For the chat, of course!
:Qian Ketong: You're an honest . Young people nowadays are really good with people, and know how to treat them well. They don't feel bothered even after chatting with an old lady like me for an entire day.
:Qian Ketong: I like you quite a bit... How about you stay here? All you have to do is ask — as long as it can be settled with money, I can make all your wishes come true.
:Qian Ketong: Here, keep these. Take it as a token of my appreciation.
;(Obtain )
;(Continue on to dialogue options below)
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;(If Qian Ketong's Emotion is set to Calm)
:This old lady appears to be highly insistent on the matter of you accepting her sponsorship.
: Still want to chat?
::Qian Ketong: Absolutely, I love chatting with young people...
:: Who are you?
:::Qian Ketong: Haha, looks like you've really never heard of me...
:::Qian Ketong: I come from a merchant family... We've been dealing with money for generations.
:::Qian Ketong: I was named the next head before I came of age, but at least I slogged my whole life for my Family.
:::Qian Ketong: To have the time now for idle times in my golden years, you bet I'm going to come out for a stroll.
:: These young people...
:::Qian Ketong: An old granny like me, after hustling for half my life, it's time for me to enjoy some peace and quiet.
:::Qian Ketong: I came to Penacony as a retirement plan, but those intense experiences don't suit me at all, which is why I prefer talking to young people in my spare time...
:::Qian Ketong: Look, I get to listen to stories, and they get to earn some money, so that's a win-win all around, no?
:: That's enough chit-chat for now.
:::Qian Ketong: Sure, sure. Come by again when you're free.
: I'll see you again.
::Qian Ketong Another time, young one. I'm sure you have more stories to tell.
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;(If Qian Ketong's Emotion is set to Angry)
:Qian Ketong: Haha, I'm sure you find it funny...
: I'll see you again.
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;(If Qian Ketong's Emotion is set to Happy)
:Qian Ketong Money is omnipotent of course...
: I'll see you again.
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;(If Qian Ketong's Emotion is set to Sad)
:Qian Ketong: Hey, why are you not willing to accept my long-term sponsorship?
: I'll see you again.
===Clockwork===
: Activate Clockwork
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:::Qian Ketong: I hear the jeweler at the mall has recently launched a set of diamond jewelry. Do you want it?
:::Qian Ketong: Trailblazers must love cars. How about I give you the latest Steinway Falcon speedster?
:::Qian Ketong: Or there might be something else you fancy, just let me know. I may look like a commoner, but I'm never stingy where it matters.
:::Qian Ketong: As to how I got my money, I used to deal in trade in my younger days, turning profits for The Family... But now, I just want to be happy.
::;(First time only)
::::Qian Ketong: Here, take these... The games around here are all for young people. I simply don't get it, so you might as well take them.
:::;(Obtain )
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:::Qian Ketong: ...All that bunch of people are obsessed about is getting some business insights out of me. It's all nothing but nonsense if you ask me.
:::Qian Ketong: I just did things as best I could, as cautious as I tried. Any business owner would do the same thing, no?
:::Qian Ketong: Even if I did have something tangible to say... I didn't get blinded by the allure of untold wealth, so I guess it was ethical on my part?
:::Qian Ketong: All they saw was the frugal life I led, doing everything myself in order to save money, and they called me a miser and a scrooge behind my back... I was so sad!
:::Qian Ketong: Once people get accustomed to luxury, they become slaves to wealth.
:::Qian Ketong: They think they can run a successful business when they don't even know this simple fact? I think they truly believe their dreams have become reality...
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:::Qian Ketong: To one born into a merchant family like me, wealth resembles more of a responsibility than a source of pleasure.
:::Qian Ketong: To prevent the business from going under, I've been working hard to distance myself from luxury all these years.
:::Qian Ketong: I don't live in a spacious mansion, I don't buy luxury cars, I scrimp and save on what I eat and wear, and I do my own chores... Honestly, I've been living a harsh life.
:::Qian Ketong: But now, I can finally lay down my duty, and treat money in the way that an ordinary person can.
:::Qian Ketong: Ah... it's a blasted good feeling to spend money as if it meant nothing!
::;(First time only)
::::Qian Ketong: Take it, take more of it, in fact! The more I spend on young people, the more alive I feel...
:::;(Obtain )
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:::Qian Ketong: Just take a look at the young people around me... Everyone takes what they need, isn't that good?
:::Qian Ketong: *sigh*... Of course I know money can't buy sincerity, but that's why I feel even more at ease.
:::Qian Ketong: Since my youth, I was treated with respect by my family, from my peers to my elders.
:::Qian Ketong: When I grew up... Where would you even find true friends who'd do anything for you in the business world? You'd be glad if you went unnoticed, and that all you got was a knife in the back.
:::Qian Ketong: I have never experienced sincerity... which is why, instead of fantasizing about someone treating you sincerely, it'd be better to buy happiness and authenticity with money.
:::Qian Ketong: Then again, perhaps it's because you've shown no ill intent so far, that I've spoken so much to you...
::;(Obtain )
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