Ruan Mei/Dialogue

==Visitor Verification==
After completing , Ruan Mei will periodically appear in the Astral Express' Parlor Car.
===Isn't it wonderful?===
;(Idle quote)
:Ruan Mei: A serene evening...
;(Initial interaction)
: Ruan Mei: Isn't it wonderful? Through these windows you can lose yourself in the peaceful starry sky.
: The stars are precious to us.
: Ruan Mei: Is that so? I can relate. Trailblazing across the vast unknown must be quite the experience.
: Ruan Mei: I once hoped to capture a slice of space and dissect it, to truly understand the core essence of our galaxies and planets.
: I wonder what you'd find?
: Ruan Mei: I imagine a slice of clarity, ethereal in its transparency.
: Ruan Mei: Picture a sliver made up of beautiful dust, gases, and tiny specks, twirling around your finger like a captivating plum-colored mist.
: Ruan Mei: It reminds me of a ring. I imagine crafting it, and then adding a bracelet of beads to complement its soft, lustrous glow.
: Welcome aboard the Astral Express.
: Ruan Mei: Thank you. I hope there are new discoveries to be made each time I visit.
;(Obtain )
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;(Subsequent interactions)
: Ruan Mei: Picture a sliver made up of beautiful dust, gases, and tiny specks, twirling around your finger like a captivating plum-colored mist.
: Ruan Mei: This ornament — (Trailblazer), how does it strike you?
===I imagine the flowers on the Express...===
;(Idle quote)
:Ruan Mei: Flowers... seem a bit withered.
;(Initial interaction)
: Ruan Mei: I imagine the flowers on the Express wither quite quickly once their vibrancy fades...
: Ruan Mei: I'm researching a cultivation technique to preserve flowers forever... not by turning them into dried flowers, but by allowing water and life to perpetually flow within their stems...
: Ruan Mei: ...however, I'm concerned that making the ephemeral "permanent" might strip flowers of their fleeting beauty... Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet?
: Why not produce some dried flowers?
: How about embroidering their likeness?
: Ruan Mei: I shan't discount it. There are countless ways to immortalize the most dazzling moments of a flower's life.
: Ruan Mei: But, what remains most unforgettable... is the profound sensation of watching a flower fade away and the heartache that accompanies it.
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;(Subsequent interactions)
: Ruan Mei: Without its inevitable departure, the charm of spring would diminish.
===I'm curious about the Express' trajectory.===
;(Idle quote)
:Ruan Mei: Will the Express pass by... my home?
;(Initial interaction)
: Ruan Mei: I'm curious about the Express' trajectory. Will it pass by the place I call home?
: What's your homeworld like?
: Ruan Mei: With its pristine waters, my homeland is like a tapestry of wonders. My father was a sculptor, but it was my mother's passion for research that I shared. Upon her passing, I held onto a piece of her brain tissue, as per her wishes.
: Ruan Mei: However, after being chosen by Nous, I departed my home to delve into my research... Come to think of it, it's been quite some time since I last visited my father.
: Ruan Mei: When I get a moment's respite, I ought to make a trip home to check on my father.
: Ruan Mei: Perhaps I'll wait until I make further breakthroughs in my research on the Aeons.
===Hmm... Everyone's talking about...===
;(Idle quote)
:Ruan Mei: Never heard of these desserts...
;(Initial interaction)
: Ruan Mei: Hmm... Everyone's talking about this "seawater magma" flavored snack — it's becoming all the rage on quite a few planets. I've heard they extract seawater and combine it with magma from the mountains.
: Ruan Mei: The taste is pleasant, but I personally have a soft spot for pastries that showcase more... organic flavors.
: Ruan Mei: Speaking of which, I heard it's become quite common to photograph these delicacies and upload them to social media... and that doing so can even earn you sample treats from different purveyors.
: Ruan Mei: However, I must admit... I'm not really skilled in that area. Do you have any advice?
: Just place them in a sunny spot and snap a few pics.
: Ruan Mei: Oh, is that all? Sounds great, I'll give it a go sometime.
: Just strike a pose with a peace sign.
: Ruan Mei: That pose would present... difficulties for me, but thank you for the suggestion.
: Ruan Mei: I wonder if you'd be interested in seawater magma flavored pastries...
: Ruan Mei: Should you take a liking to them, I'll make sure to prepare more next time.
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;(Subsequent interactions)
: Ruan Mei: I wonder if you'd be interested in seawater magma flavored pastries...
: Ruan Mei: Should you take a liking to them, I'll make sure to prepare more next time.
===Hello, (Trailblazer), I hope it's not too bold...===
;(Idle quote)
:Ruan Mei: Got hurt while embroidering...
;(Initial interaction)
: Ruan Mei: Hello, (Trailblazer). I hope it's not too bold of me to ask... do you happen to have any healing remedies?
: Ruan Mei: It's a tad embarrassing, but I managed to prick my finger while embroidering just now.
: Ruan Mei: At times, my eagerness gets the better of me. To truly capture the grace of the birds and flowers in the embroidery, one must be patient and adjust one's breathing.
: (Give ointment)
: Ruan Mei: The cool touch has alleviated some of the discomfort. It feels a bit better now.
: Ruan Mei: Hmm, I don't have much with me to offer in return... These little fancies I wear are what I embroider in my free time. (Trailblazer), I can craft some for you too if you like.
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;(Subsequent interactions)
: Ruan Mei: Such colorful embroidery — it feels even more expressive than a painting.
: Ruan Mei: These little fancies I wear are what I embroider in my free time. (Trailblazer), would you fancy a spice sachet or a tassel pendant?
===I can't explain it, but for some reason...===
;(Idle quote)
:Ruan Mei: The Crew and... the Genius Society?
;(Initial interaction)
: Ruan Mei: I can't explain it, but for some reason, the dynamics among the Express Crew often remind me of my relationship with Herta, Screwllum, and Stephen.
: Ruan Mei: Still, in reality, we're nowhere near as close as you... Hmm, perhaps I'm drawing connections where there aren't any.
: Sounds a lot like the Genius Society to me.
: But you're still good friends, right?
: Ruan Mei: I might not refer to them as friends — once the Simulated Universe project is over, chances are we'll part ways... but I'm grateful to Herta for always granting me some leeway on the space station.
: Ruan Mei: As for Screwllum... he's a good-hearted noble. It's just that his area of interest doesn't quite align with my research goals.
: Ruan Mei: Stephen is a kind-hearted boy, always making one feel compelled to look out for him.
: Ruan Mei: Who knows when the Genius Society will have its next get-together.
;(Obtain )
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;(Subsequent interactions)
: Ruan Mei: Who knows when the Genius Society will have its next get-together.
: Ruan Mei: Perhaps I'll encounter new friends in the meantime, but I'm not sure... I sometimes wonder whether I'm able to get along well with others.
: Ruan Mei: Spending time with Herta, Screwllum, and Stephen is enough to wear one out.
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