Deborah

Deborah is an NPC on Penacony, located aboard The Radiant Feldspar.
==Profile==
(To be added.)
==Location==
==Voice Lines==
;(Version 1)
:: "It's my first time coming to a place like this."
;(Version 2)
:: "The world is so big. I should really take my time to explore it."
==Dialogue==
;(First interaction)
:Deborah: ...
:She has clearly noticed your gaze, shyness flickering in her eyes. But after a brief pause, she proceeds to make a request in a less-than-perfect polished tone, similar to the one she uses at work.
:Deborah: Ahem... C—Could I please have a Chartreuse? The one made with 143 herbs.
:She lets out a deep sigh, her shoulders finally relaxing. But almost immediately, as if recalling something, she reflectively tenses up again to speak, her voice strained and her breathing evidently uneven.
:Deborah: Ah... um... no h—honey, please.
: Actually, I'm not the waiter.
::Deborah: Ah... I—Is that so? My apologies...
: But why's your voice like that?
::Deborah: Th—This is... actually how I talk...
:Deborah: *Sigh* Never mind. I can't ever seem to fake it right.
:She takes a deep breath, and her facade of toughness — covering up an imminent collapse — immediately vanishes.
:Deborah: I'm sorry... It's my first time traveling alone. Th—This is all a bit new to me.
:Deborah: My family said I should act more seasoned out there to avoid being exploited.
:Deborah: But it seems unnecessary now, right? Everyone here probably has some fancy status, but you... you seem genuinely nice...
:Deborah: ...I guess?
: Yes, I am a nice person.
::Deborah: Th—That's great to hear, haha!
::She offers a hesitant smile, her gaze flitting about. Subconsciously, she will still categorize you among the "guests with fancy statuses"... Well, it's a fair assumption to make.
: Are you giving me a medal of good citizenship?
::Deborah: Huh? I—I am not...
::Your joke doesn't land well with her. A jumble of muffled sounds catches in her throat. She lowers her gaze and becomes quiet.
: Who knows? Maybe I'm a fugitive!
::Deborah: Huh? Y—You...
::She looks frightened and becomes quiet, as if she's trying to convince herself that the earlier conversation never happened.
;(Continue to dialogue options below)
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;(Subsequent interactions
;(If Deborah's Emotion is set to Sad)
:Deborah: Even though I'm only halfway through my trip, I'm already deeply concerned about my work...
: I want to chat with you...
::Deborah: Ah... H—Hello...
::Deborah: What should I call you? Hmm... Senior? I guess I'll go with senior.
:: What brought you to Penacony?
:::Deborah: Well... It's a long story.
:::Deborah: I'm just an ordinary employee at the IPC, an entry-level staff member based at an outpost on a remote planet... Considering my finances, living in Penacony is out of reach, not to mention boarding the (Radiant Feldspar/The Trailblaze's Stern/The Tatalov/The Soaring Clock Hand)...
:::Deborah: The only reason I'm able to travel now is that I won the grand prize at our department's annual party. It's an ultra-luxurious solo travel package spanning 14 planets... The prize all my colleagues had their eye on.
:::Deborah: Winning such a luxurious grand prize is incredibly rare. I never imagined I'd be the lucky one. But when I claimed the grand prize, I had won... I was disappointed to realize it wasn't as I had envisioned.
:: You seem distressed. What's on your mind?
:::Deborah: It's... about the luxury travel package I won.
:::Deborah: It didn't occur to me back then. I thought I'd surely enjoy the vacation to the fullest if I were to win the grand prize. But it is only now that I realize "luxury" can be overwhelming and daunting.
:::Deborah: Although the IPC takes care of most expenses, the cost of living on the planets featured in the package is somewhat... alarming.
:::Deborah: Let's not even talk about Penacony. When I was at my previous stop, the Mhada beach resort, I almost had to shell out my entire savings just to ride the subway.
:::Her voice quivers, teetering on the brink of tears.
:::Deborah: The Traditional Project Department even sent me a message to check if that was a fraudulent transaction. That's why I'm not going anywhere else now...
: That's all.
::Deborah: Phew, good to hear...
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;(If Deborah's Emotion is set to Calm)
:Deborah: That's right, calm down and take a moment to consider how to make the most out of this opportunity...
: That's all.
::Deborah: Phew, good to hear...
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;(If Deborah's Emotion is set to Angry)
:Deborah: Deborah, oh Deborah! You're really not good for anything!
: That's all.
::Deborah: Phew, good to hear...
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;(If Deborah's Emotion is set to Happy)
:Deborah: Alright, instead of beating myself up over it, I might as lighten up and enjoy the trip...
: That's all.
::Deborah: Phew, good to hear...
===Clockwork===
: Activate Clockwork
::
::;(First time)
:::Deborah: You know what? I shouldn't be sitting here and doing nothing... I mean, I can't be whiling away the time when this luxurious vacation comb is already... ugh, bleeding me dry.
:::Deborah: I need to... really capitalize on this opportunity. Since trips like this aren't affordable to most, live-streaming it could be something novel. Who knows, if I'm lucky, I might even become famous after this journey!
:::Deborah: But then again, this seems a bit outdated now... My favorite streamer, Guinaifen, does outdoor supernatural adventures and she's really popular... I guess content like that is what's in trend now.
:::Deborah: Also, I'm just a broke girl... Those who watch luxury travel channels are probably drawn in by the opulence. I don't have the funds to splurge, much less flaunt them on-camera...
:::Deborah: Or how about starting a live commerce channel with this stream? Maybe I can sell a "Ginormous 14-Planet Specialty Deluxe Pack"? No, that doesn't quite hit the mark. I'll have to think harder...
::;(Obtain )
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::;(Subsequent interactions)
:::Deborah: I need to... really capitalize on this opportunity. Since trips like this aren't affordable to most, live-streaming it could be something novel. Who knows, if I'm lucky, I might even become famous after this journey!
:::Deborah: Though I doubt it'll really be that easy... Ugh, these thoughts need to go away. I'll have to think harder...
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:::Deborah: Nothing terrible has happened, but I feel unusually frustrated... Could this be what they call "angry for no reason"?
:::Deborah: Ah, I get it. I must have messed it up again...
:::Deborah: I... I've always been this way. I'm not smart, and my efforts never seem to pay off. Even when I do get a bit of luck, I somehow manage to always spoil it for myself...
:::Deborah: Deborah, oh Deborah! You're really not good for anything!
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::;(First time)
:::Even in the limited space, her vision pierces through barriers, reaching far into the depths of her memories. Soon, a smile forms on her lips.
:::Deborah: Now that I think about it, I've been too naive. The slim chances of snagging the grand prize made me feel that I should squeeze every drop out of the vacation... But my obsession has turned this hard-won trip into a mental burden instead.
:::Deborah: As someone once put it: "We set out to the orchard for apples, but we return with a day filled with nature, speckled sunshine, and cherished moments."
:::Deborah: Even things like being ripped off for souvenirs or getting lost in high-tech planetary subways are valuable experiences. These fun moments may just be the true purpose of traveling.
:::Her happiness is uplifting to see, yet honestly, it's a hard truth that not all experiences in life are joyful.
::;(Obtain )
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::;(Subsequent interactions)
:::Deborah: As someone once put it: "We set out to the orchard for apples, but we return with a day filled with nature, speckled sunshine, and cherished moments."
:::Deborah: Even things like being ripped off for souvenirs or getting lost in high-tech planetary subways are valuable experiences. These fun moments may just be the true purpose of traveling.
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:::Deborah: Hmm... I'm not sure if my concerns are justified, but being away from work for this long, I can't help feeling a bit anxious.
:::Deborah: I don't mean that I'm very important... Rather, because I'm replaceable, I can't disappear for too long. If my boss sees that my absence makes no difference, I'm done for!
:::Deborah: I truly hope... that doesn't come to pass...
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