Ligeia

Ligeia is an NPC on Penacony, located in Penacony Paperfold University College.
==Profile==
Ligeia is the leader and the sole member of the Strange Club, a club that investigates strange, mysterious happenings on Penacony. Though other people call her a weirdo due to her unusual hobby, her passion for the paranormal remains undeterred.
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==Dialogue==
;(First interaction)
:Ligeia: Tsk, none of them have any taste... Surely I can find at least one... Hm?
:Ligeia: Hi! Fellow student, can I take a moment of your time? I was hoping to introduce you to our school club... the Strange Club!
: Is this club official?
::Ligeia: Of course! We're a proper, registered club. Don't you worry about that at all!
: No time, not interested.
::Ligeia: Uh... If you're not interested now, hear me out and you will be! I won't take much of your time, I promise!
:Ligeia: I'll get straight to the point... My friend, have you heard of The Seven Wonders of Paperfold University?
:Ligeia: An unremarkable water fountain in a corner of the university is actually a "shrine of the lost." Some say it's haunted by ghosts, others think it is a dreamweaving bug. A famous professor transformed into a balloon in front of a room full of witnesses. Is it a distortion of humanity or the loss of morality...! And that's just the beginning!
:Ligeia: What do you think? Doesn't it get you fired up? Aren't you super curious? Don't go rushing off yet, I've got even more shocking stuff to come!
:Ligeia: You've heard of Slumbernana Monkey, right? That thing was trending like crazy not long ago, but now it's vanished into thin air just as quickly.
:Ligeia: Everyone was obsessed with that little monkey. All you'd hear was "bana bana bana." Then, before a day had even passed, everyone moved on to that Cosmic Ninjutsu Inscriptions.
:Ligeia: I have a very keen sense when it comes to ghost stories, so I began researching it. And do you know what I found? All of these people who were monkey fans all seemed... completely normal!
: ...
: That was the conclusion of your research?
:Ligeia: Ahem. Hold on now, don't you think that is precisely what makes it strange? Trends in Penacony may change quickly, but it's not normal for them to just vanish without a trace, is it? Although, I should say that I don't mean Mr. Reca's work is no good, I'm a fan of his, too.
:Ligeia: Either way, I can't help but suspect that there is some kind of secret plot behind all this. I mean, what if this is some kind of secret psychological experiment that The Family carried out on students? Or maybe the structure of the Dreamscape itself suddenly experienced a fundamental structural transformation...
: Ask me, I know!
::Ligeia: Ah... I knew it! Have I hit the jackpot? Quick, quick, tell me everything you know!
::As you start to discuss this topic, all of your exhaustion suddenly fades away... A system hour passes before your very eyes as you continue your tireless speech without any sign of slowing down.
::Ligeia: Uh... Maybe we should leave it here for today? This story of yours — uhh — I mean this information you have given me is extremely interesting. I will make sure I get it all written down!
: You have keen senses.
::Ligeia: Heh-heh, of course! When it comes to things like this, my nose is sharper than the Harbecks'!
::Ligeia: Oh, and if you find out anything else, then make sure to come and share intel with me. I'll treat you to some of senior Chaletka's homemade snacks. They're not easy to get hold of nowadays!
: They say that curiosity killed the cat...
::Ligeia: I'll take that as a compliment... Tch, at least it's better than being called a "wacko" or a "freak"...
::Ligeia: But seriously, if humanity loses their curiosity, how are they any different from a crocodile crawling around in the sewers?
:Ligeia: Either way, I'm going to do further research into Slumbernana Monkey. However, given the urgency of the task, I need a capable assistant...
:Ligeia: And you... You've got what it takes! If you submit your application to join now, you'll be the most senior member after me, the club leader! You will be able to enjoy all the benefits and resources our club offers!
:Ligeia: What do you think? It's a great honor, right? This is a rare opportunity, make sure you don't miss out!
;(Continue onto dialogue options below)
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;(If Ligeia's Emotion is set to Calm)
:Ligeia: There is no way that this was just a simple rehearsal accident... I'd bet my semester's grades on it!
: Do you know any other ghost stories?
::Ligeia: You asked the right person! Let me think... The more well-known ghost stories from this semester were the "Envoy of Death," "Thousand-Faced Killer," "Origami Bird," and "Mysterious Messenger." Which one would you like to hear about?
:: The Envoy of Death...
:::Ligeia: Rumor has it that there is a terrifying monster in the Dreamscape that spreads "death." If someone is taken away by it, their bodies in the real world will be left as empty shells.
:::Ligeia: This ghost story was a hot topic on the streets a while ago, but it suddenly went quiet... It's just like the Slumbernana Monkey incident.
:::Ligeia: I actually have a speculation about this, though: Perhaps this is all nothing more than a performance put on by The Family. They could just be using the identity of a "monster" to clear out people that pose a threat to the Dreamscape...
:: The Thousand-Faced Killer...
:::Ligeia: There was a period of time when there were terrifying attacks happening in the streets all the time... People would be minding their business in the streets and would be either smashed in the head with a huge hammer or strangled with a necktie...
:::Ligeia: Even though the murderer looked different, was of a different race and used a different M.O. each time, the cases were consistent in one thing: They would always leave three things at the scene of the crime — the weapon, the victim's personal effects, and a Sweet Dreams Troupe member, purpose unknown.
:::Ligeia: What's even more strange is that... despite the brutality of these attacks, no one seemed to know about them. Even The Family seemed to be completely oblivious... At least that's how it seemed on the surface.
:: The Origami Bird...
:::Ligeia: I have a bold theory: That origami birds are not simply cartoon characters, but they actually exist on the streets of Penacony. It's just that only a very small number of selected people can see them.
:::Ligeia: According to a story I once heard, these "birds" are actually the spirits of people who passed away in a dream. They are trapped inside, unable to escape. It is their unbearable loneliness that leads them to occasionally allow themselves to be seen by us...
:::Ligeia: They're just like the "earth-bound spirits" I have read about in books. If only I could see them, too.
:: The Mysterious Messenger...
:::Ligeia: ...That one, huh? I cannot actually tell you where I got my intel on this, but... the general story is that a group of History Fictionologists kidnapped the Oak Family Head — Sunday, brother of that famous star Robin.
:::Ligeia: This all happened at the Grand Theater. The kidnappers left some kind of incomprehensible kidnapping note talking about crows or something... Pretty crazy, right?
:::Ligeia: As far as I know, though, the Oak Family did actually undergo some huge changes a while back... As for why I categorize this as a ghost story... let's just say it's my personal interest.
:::Ligeia: The name signed on that letter comes from a famous horror novel, the fan radio station for which just so happened to start broadcasting recently.
:: I'll let you get on.
:::Ligeia: No, no! You're not interrupting me at all. If it's ghost stories you're after, you can come and see me anytime!
: That's all. See ya.
::Ligeia: Bye! Don't forget to hand in your club application when you get a moment!
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;(If Ligeia's Emotion is set to Angry)
:Ligeia: Is something wrong with you!? You think just because you can't handle spicy food that everyone around you would have to live on boiled cabbage?
: That's all. See ya.
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;(If Ligeia's Emotion is set to Happy)
:The young girl's eyes sparkle with a light reminiscent of the undying flames of the campus lamps.
: That's all. See ya.
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;(If Ligeia's Emotion is set to Sad)
:Ligeia: ...It's no good... Focus, you mustn't... sleep...
: That's all. See ya.
===Clockwork===
: Activate Clockwork
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:::Ligeia: Hi, fellow classmate! Are you here to hand in your club application? I just new that we'd get on...
:::Ligeia: No need to worry if you haven't got it ready yet. I've got new material to share with you!
:::Ligeia: You've heard about the weird story that went down at Clock Studios Theme Park a while ago, right? A flood of chips started raining down, then a huge hole opened in the sky.
:::Ligeia: Although the official statement was that the Iris Family were testing some kind of DreamSim Tech and there was some kind of mechanical malfunction, only simpletons would fall for an excuse like that.
:::Ligeia: I heard from a witness that there was an IPC official who had gotten on the wrong side of the Galaxy Rangers, and they chased him down to Penacony. To protect himself, this official had laid a trap in Clock Studios, thinking he could take down the Ranger, but it turns out...
:::Ligeia: Although that's what they told me, I don't think it's that simple. Think about it. Cutting the sky in half with ease... That's not something a simple Ranger could do, is it...?
::;(First time only)
::;(Obtain 
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:::Ligeia: I don't know where everyone gets their sense of superiority... What's wrong with having a niche hobby? I'm not spending your Alfalfa credits or drinking your SoulGlad, so why are you sticking your nose into my business?
:::Ligeia: All day, I have people calling me "wacko" and "weirdo"... Tsk. If you keep up your whining, I'll stick a rat in your soda!
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:::Ligeia: What do you think, my trusty assistant? Are you ready to explore the eighth of The Seven Wonders of Paperfold University — the Slumbernana Monkey?
::: The Seven Wonders...
::: Why are there eight now?
:::Ligeia: There are not just eight, you know! It's not just the monkey, there's even the newly recorded ghost story of the Rusty Ink Radio Station, too! ...Hey, what's with that look on your face? There are five people in the Formidable Four, right? It's only natural that there would be nine of the Seven Wonders, right?
:::Ligeia: Looks like I'll have to fill you in when we get time... Fear not, I have organized all of the details on every ghost story. You'll have plenty of materials to learn from!
::;(First time only)
::;(Obtain )
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:::Ligeia: ...Ahh... Quiet, stop crawling around... The sound of the tape is too loud... I can't hear the broadcast clearly...
:::Ligeia: Stop, stop shaking! How many eyes do you have!? Stop shaking, or I'm going to hurl... Stop... Please stop...
::: What's wrong?
::: (Keep observing)
:::Ligeia: ...Hm? You're... It's you... What's going on...?
:::Ligeia: What... was I doing just now?
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:::Ligeia: Ow... It hurts, it hurts... Tsk, I was in a trance again, wasn't I?
:::Ligeia: I knew there was something wrong with that radio station. They still don't believe me... Ah, sorry, this matter is quite dangerous. Many students have already fallen victim. I will not invite you to help me investigate this one.
:::Ligeia: Although... you can keep an eye out for something for me... Promise me, if you come across anything related to Rusty Ink Radio Station, you stay well away, okay?
::;(First time only)
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