Lester

Lester is an NPC on Penacony, located aboard The Radiant Feldspar.
==Location==
==Voice Lines==
;(Version 1)
:: "Maybe it's time to plan a family trip."
;(Version 2)
:: "What excuse should I use this time?"
==Dialogue==
;(First interaction)
:Graceful Lady: Mr. Lester, are you free tonight? I wish to invite you to...
:Lester: Apologies, beautiful lady. I've already made plans for tonight.
:Graceful Lady: Well then, how about tomorrow night...
:Exuberant Teenage Girl: He's busy tomorrow night too. Old lady, why don't you give it a rest? Mr. Lester doesn't like women like you. If you're lonely, why don't you try that mister? You two look like a good match.
:Elegant Man: Let's not involve others in our personal squabbles, shall we? This lady's impropriety is troubling indeed... How about a drink somewhere quieter, Mr. Lester?
:Lester: Apologies, I'm allergic to alcohol.
:Exuberant Teenage Girl: Hey, what did you say, mister? Who's the impolite one around here, I wonder?
:Lester: Everybody, please calm down...
:Just as this man named Lester is about to reach his wit's end, his communicator suddenly begins to ring.
:Lester: Hm... I see... Alright, I'll deal with it as soon as possible...
:Lester: Apologies, there are some things that I need to take care of at present.
:Exuberant Teenage Girl: But...
:Lester: I've had a great time talking to all of you. We'll meet again if destiny permits.
:
:Lester: Whew... They've all left. I must thank you for helping me out again, Claudia.
:Lester: "You've boarded the ship as well? When did you... Alright. In that case, look after your second-eldest brother and try to find out more information from him.
:Lester: Not a problem. I've also bought the new Collector's Edition that you wanted. Right, thank you for your help...
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;(If Lester's Emo Dial is set to Calm)
:Lester: ...Oh? Greetings, . It's a pleasure to meet you.
: Are you up for a chat?
::Lester: Apologies, I'm currently... Oh, you must be the new owner of this ship. Is anything the matter?
:: Who are you?
:::Lester: Have you heard of the Rice Family before? It's fine if you haven't. After all, we are but a small family that manages a real estate business, that's all.
:::Lester: As the current family head, I manage the family's assets as part of my day-to-day work. Having said that, I've heard that you are a member of the Nameless, am I right?
:::Lester: I happen to be the titleholder of several asteroids that are mainly used for vacationing, due to the beautiful scenery and pleasant climate afforded there. If you are to pass them by in your future travels, be sure to visit them, so that I can show you some hospitality of my own.
:: You must be really popular.
:::Lester: Not at all. I'm ashamed to say that the farce that happened just now reoccurs on a rather frequent basis. I've pretty much gotten used to it... Apart from my reputation being impacted somewhat, such issues have never affected me in other ways.
:::Lester: However, please allow me to make a small correction: I have never toyed with another person's feelings. Not to brag, but I do believe that I am an honest and upright person.
:: I'll let you get back to your work.
:::Lester: Alright, nice chatting with you.
: That's all. Bye-bye.
::Lester: Goodbye, have a wonderful day ahead.
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;(If Lester's Emotion is set to Angry)
:The man silently gazes outside, the chilly surface of the window's glass reflecting his stiff smile.
: That's all. Bye-bye.
::Lester: Goodbye, have a wonderful day ahead.
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;(If Lester's Emotion is set to Happy)
:Lester: Since this is such a rare opportunity, I must come up with a detailed plan...
: That's all. Bye-bye.
::Lester: Goodbye, have a wonderful day ahead.
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;(If Lester's Emotion is set to Sad)
:Basked in both natural and man-made light, the man's drooping eyelids and pale complexion make him seem especially lonely.
: That's all. Bye-bye.
::Lester: Goodbye, have a wonderful day ahead.
===Clockwork===
: Activate Clockwork
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:::Lester: Sorry, I was lost in thought just now... but look! The view here is simply stunning.
:::Lester: Even in dreams, the scenery from above is especially serene because it has not been tainted by humans yet. Such landscapes can really make me quite sleepy...
:::Lester: If you're not busy, perhaps you'd like to relax with me for a brief moment?
::;(Obtain )
::
:::Lester: Sometimes, I can't help but wonder... are social interactions truly necessary?
:::Lester: The evolution of such a complicated and tedious communication system on top of merely expressing one's basic demands... Perhaps humans view this as the progress of civilization and the abundance of culture. Yet, I find such a system truly grating.
:::Lester: People carefully pave the way for tactful probing, concealing their goals and disguising their rhetoric... but to what end?
:::Lester: While they may get what they desire most of the time, truth be told... when compared to the futile effort spent on achieving their objectives, such losses do outweigh the gains, am I right?
:::Lester: Please excuse my lack of manners, but could you leave me be for a while?
::;(Obtain )
::
:::Lester: Mmm, I remember that the manuscript which Claudia wants is at that auction... Huh? This statue... Didn't Louis just recently critique its sculptor?
:::Lester: In that case, I'll add the Moment of Dusk to the itinerary. Huh, seems like the Moment of Sol is not a bad option as well. A museum and a library... The two little ones should be quite willing to pass the time there.
:::Lester: Or perhaps the Moment of Oasis would be a good option as well? Since we haven't picnicked in so long, basking in the sun and relaxing once in a while sounds like a good idea. Ahh, on that day, I'll hire a Bubble Hound. I recall that Louis loved playing holodisc when he was young...
:::Lester: Apart from that... How about a restaurant? Or the Grand Theater? Or Clock Studios Theme Park? Or... forget it. They wouldn't like these places since they're so ordinary.
:::Lester: Oh right, that photographer who follows the Path of Nihility told me that he would be holding a personal exhibition soon. Maybe I'll be able to ask him about it later...
::;(Obtain )
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:::Lester: Occasionally, I'll have some strange dreams... Once, I dreamed that I was slowly sinking into a bog, my whole mouth filled with the taste of rust. Another time, I dreamed that I was lying in a narrow coffin that had been buried deep underground, without any bell to ring...
:::Lester: My mother is a gorgeous lady. She's intelligent, elegant, independent, and uninhibited... After raising me as a gentleman, she abandoned me in pursuit of her own freedom.
:::Lester: Even though we are not related by blood, I love my siblings, and they love me too. We trust each other and help one another out wherever we can, but there will always be a gap between us...
:::Lester: My mother once taught me that there can be no mutual understanding between people. Even to this day, I am deeply convinced by her words.
:::Lester: Perhaps this is the reason why I dislike Penacony. My dreams are always full of chaos and loneliness, not unlike the life that I've lived thus far. As for this artificially designed "sweet dream"...
:::Lester: It merely forces people together in a feeble attempt to create the illusion of bliss and happiness. I understand this is a fantasy, just as I am inherently aware of my own hypocrisy.
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