Hoarse Echoes

Hoarse Echoes is the second act of .
==Steps==
* Start the quest by talking Cheven in 
# Go visit Tlazolli with Cheven
# Look for clues related to Tlazolli or Iengu
# Look for Iengu
==Dialogue==
;(Talk to Cheven)
: Cheven: Oh, you're early! Looking forward to your gift?
: We're just happy to visit Tlazolli and Nechca.
:: Paimon: That's right! Nechca's been so sick, and Tlazolli had to give up what she loves...
:: Paimon: Things might be getting better, but they could probably still use some cheering up.
: Well, I am curious...
:: Paimon: Paimon too... But we're also here to see how Nechca's doing.
:: Paimon: It can't be easy to recover from such a serious illness. And then there's Tlazolli...
:: Paimon: She had to give up what she loves... We just want to cheer them up!
: Cheven: Haha, I've already asked someone to swing by and let Tlazolli know we're coming. She's probably made all the necessary preparations.
: Cheven: Let's go, then. Do you mind watching the store, Imix? I'll be right back.
;(Talk to Imix, optional)
: Imix: Again? *sigh* Alright. You two take care of Master Cheven, okay? Don't let her go anywhere dangerous.
;(Talk to Iengu at the top of the mountain while indwelling a Saurian, optional) 
: Iengu: Hungry... Digging... Tired...
;(Approach the house)
: Cheven: Here we are. Nice house, right? Gimme a sec, I'll go knock.
: Cheven: Tlazolli, open up! They're here!
: Cheven: ...Tlazolli? Are you home? Open the door!
: Cheven: That's strange... Huh, the door's locked, but she shouldn't be out at this time of day.
: Cheven: Hey, Nechca? Nechca? It's me, Cheven. Open up, please.
: (No response...)
: Need me to break down the door?
:: Paimon: What if something happened to the two of them? What if Nechca got worse again...
:: Cheven: Let's not overthink things. They were doing just fine the last time I was here. Nechca was sleeping soundly in her room.
: Cheven: Still, I told Tlazolli we were coming... Maybe she had to take Nechca out to get some medicine?
: Paimon: Hey, what's that over there? Looks like a Tepetlisaur nest.
: Cheven: That's right. Tlazolli has a Tepetlisaur companion. If I remember right, its name is... Iengu?
: Cheven: When she was still in the forging business, she'd often have Iengu help with some digging work.
: Cheven: But since Nechca fell ill, she hasn't let it dig much recently...
: Cheven: Wait a minute. What the...? This place is a mess! Iengu's nowhere to be seen, either.
: Paimon: Whoa, look at all these broken boxes! Something terrible must have happened...
: Let's take a closer look.
: You stay here, Cheven.
:: Cheven: Oh... Alright! I'll just... find a place to hide for now!
:: Cheven: How is it that every single time Imix tells me not to go someplace dangerous, I end up running into danger? It's like her words have some sort of power over me... Maybe it's the Wayob's doing.
;(Talk to Cheven, optional)
: Cheven: How is it that every single time Imix tells me not to go someplace dangerous, I end up running into danger? It's like her words have some sort of power over me... Maybe it's the Wayob's doing.
;(Approach the cliff)
: Paimon: The tracks end at this cliff... Could the Tepetlisaur have climbed up the mountain?
: Paimon: Let's head up there and see.
;(Reach the top of the mountain)
: Paimon: Huh, there really is a Tepetlisaur up here. Might not be Tlazolli's companion, though...
: At least it doesn't seem to be in any danger.
: Seems like it got up there on its own...?
: Paimon: Huh... Paimon still doesn't see any sign of Tlazolli...
:
: Cheven: Hey, ! Paimon!
: Paimon: That's Cheven's voice!
: Looks like there's someone next to her.
: Cheven: Come down, quick! Tlazolli's here!
: Paimon: Huh? We just got up here, and Tlazolli's back already? What a coincidence...
: Either way, let's get down there.
: Yeah, quite a coincidence...
:: Paimon: Well, guess this means we should head back down.
: Paimon: Huh? Why's the Tepetlisaur coming along — Whoa, hey, hey, don't run, you'll hit us!
:
: Tlazolli: Iengu, come here... Are you being naughty again?
: Iengu: Roar...
: Tlazolli: That's a good Saurian. You must be hungry. Sorry... I'll whip up something for you later.
: Tlazolli: Alright, run along and play now. I'll come along in a sec.
: Iengu: Roar!
: Tlazolli: Sorry, you two. I was waiting for you at home when Nechca... Well, she snuck out and ran off by herself.
: Tlazolli: She said she just wanted to pick some flowers for our guests.
: Tlazolli: But, she ended up getting lost along the way... Luckily, I managed to find her before long.
: Is she alright?
: Paimon: Yeah, Cheven told us she was just starting to get better...
: Tlazolli: She's still very weak. The shock and the cold wind certainly didn't help, so she ended up with a slight fever. I gave her some medicine, and now she's in bed.
: Tlazolli: But, it's nothing a good night's rest can't fix.
: Tlazolli: That said, she won't be able to meet you today. I'm sorry you came all this way for nothing.
: Paimon: Don't worry about it! We know she's still recovering. Cheven told us how serious her illness was.
: Paimon: Her health definitely comes first! We were just dropping by to check on her.
: Is she all better now?
:: Tlazolli: ...Well, she can at least speak to me and go about her day normally.
:: Tlazolli: That's already more than I could ask for...
: Sounds like she's doing well enough to run off on her own, too.
:: Tlazolli: Yes, and to run away from eating her vegetables. She's a fast one, that's for sure.
:: Tlazolli: She jumps over the chairs, hides under the table... then runs all around the house. I can hardly catch her.
:: Tlazolli: Seeing how she is now... That's already enough. I really couldn't ask for more...
: Cheven: Hey, cheer up! This is supposed to be a happy occasion!
: Cheven: It was very nice of little Nechca to try and bring us flowers.Actual voice-over: "We do appreciate that she tried to welcome us with flowers." Anyway, Tlazolli, about the thing I was telling you before...
: The gift!
: Alright! Let's hear it!
: Paimon: Yeah! What did you get us?
: Tlazolli: Well, it's a Blazegem Inscription. I made it from the purest ore, so it's almost completely resistant to erosion.
: Tlazolli: The techniques used to make it are all rooted in Ancient Name forging.
: So, it's like a simplified version of an Ancient Name?
: Tlazolli: Heh, don't say that, or the Wayob might smite me. The process just uses a few of the same techniques and materials.
: Tlazolli: When I first made one, I didn't think it could serve any practical purpose, apart from the erosion resistance and the general aesthetic.
: Tlazolli: But, then Cheven suggested using these crystals to make a special kind of "ornament"...
: Cheven: "Blazegem Inscriptions made by an Ancient Name artisan, engraved with words that never fade."
: Cheven: Quite the sales pitch, don't you think?
: Paimon: Wow, that description really does make it seem special...
: You've got a good eye for business...
: No wonder you run your own store...
: Cheven: Haha, Tlazolli's Blazegem Inscriptions really are special, though.
: Cheven: Word of mouth isn't always reliable. As information gets passed along, it becomes incomplete, forgotten, and, sometimes... even distorted.
: Cheven: But the words inscribed on these crystals will stand the test of time. The inscription will never deteriorate, and the meaning will never get twisted.
: Cheven: It's the perfect gift for a dear friend or significant other. You could even pass it down to younger generations!
: You're really pushing the sales pitch.
:: Paimon: Paimon's interested! Let's buy one, ! We can engrave our names onto it!
:: Paimon: Then, once we find your , we can get to add name, as well.
: You're very persuasive...
:: Paimon: Yeah, let's get one! We can engrave our names onto it. Then, once we find your , can add name, as well!
: Paimon: That way, our names will be together forever, hehe.
: Looks like Paimon's already been hooked...
: That sounds a little too precious...
: Cheven: You deserve it! You saved me and Nechca's birthday present. It's the least I can do to repay you.
: Tlazolli: Cheven, I thought I told you—
: Cheven: Don't you start acting shy too, Tlazolli! It's a great gift! I know how much work goes into one of your Blazegem Inscriptions.
: Tlazolli: Well, then... Thank you both. I'll have it ready as soon as possible. Then, I'll have you do the inscription yourself.
: Tlazolli: Nechca should be well by then. She'll be very excited to meet you.
: Good things are better with company...
: Might as well buy a few more as gifts...
: Paimon: Whoa, let's not get ahead of ourselves. We don't even know how expensive that would be. You sure we have enough travel funds?
: Paimon: Hold on... this isn't part of some scheme to make us spend all our Mora, right Cheven?
: Cheven: You never know... You do look like you have some savings to spare...
: Paimon: No! Don't listen to that, ! You'll end up losing all your Mora!
: Cheven: Haha! In any case, it's up to you.
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: Iengu: Roar!
: Paimon: Oh no, it's the Tepetlisaur again! Quick, someone stop it! Paimon doesn't wanna get run over again!
: Whoa! There, there!
: Iengu: Roar...
: Cheven: Also, if you don't mind, Tlazolli, I'd like you to help me repair my Blazegem Inscription.
: Cheven: I dropped it when I was attacked earlier. The rope and clasp both snapped, so I haven't been wearing it.
: Cheven: I tried to fix it myself,Actual voice-over: "I tried fixing it myself" but I just couldn't get it to stay. Could you help?
: Tlazolli: Just leave it to me. I'll make it as good as new.
: Tlazolli: ...Thank you, Cheven... for going all that way, and—
: Cheven: It was nothing. We all just want Nechca to get better.
: Tlazolli: ...You're right.
: Tlazolli: Iengu! Behave yourself! I'll feed you in just a second!
: Tlazolli: I'll have Cheven contact you once everything's ready, .
: Tlazolli: Maybe we'll even line it up with Nechca's birthday. We could even have a little party.
: Paimon: That sounds great! We'll look forward to all the good food, and we'll make sure we're ready to eat!
: Paimon: Anyway, see you around, Tlazolli!
: See you.
: I hope Nechca gets better soon.
: Tlazolli: Look after yourselves!
: Tlazolli: Nechca... is going to be so happy to meet you.
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