Floret and Gilroy

* Floret
* Gilroy

**Floret** and **Gilroy** are characters in *Phoenotopia: Awakening*, a pair of Peace Ministers whose job involves safety inspection in different locations. They give insight to the Peace Ministers and the meta-human.

## Main Story

When Gail finally arrives the basement of Thomas's Laboratory, Thomas is seen having a conversation with Floret and Gilroy about his tech of dubious legality. Noticing Gail during the conversation, Thomas mistakenly assumes her to be one of the Peace Ministers sent to capture him, so he orders his Wrecker to take care of Gail before running away himself.

After the big golem is trashed and the confusion is cleared, which ends with Thomas joining Gail's party, they briefly stop by Floret and Gilroy to reassure their safety in the containment, promising an unlimited supply of the nutrient-rich Calory Slush that would keep them alive and energised.

## Side Quest

Later when Gail returns to the Peace Minister duo, Floret asks for a piece of Chocolate that would allows Gilroy to unleash his meta-human capability, breaking them out of their containment with his superhuman strength. Afterwards, Floret rewards Gail with a Heart Ruby for freeing her from the endless suffering of Calory Slush, which in contrast Gilroy seems to enjoy.

## Dialogues

### Leaving Floret and Gilroy

F: Floret, T: Thomas, G: Gilroy

(F) What!? You two are in cahoots!?

(F) Gah! I can't believe this!

(T) Ha ha! Sorry, Floret! You'll have to wait.

(T) We're on an important mission!

(F) You can't just leave us here! What will we eat?

(T) I'll have you know... Humans can survive over a month on just water!

(F) ... You wouldn't!

(T) Relax! Arch will feed you guys until we get back.

(G) Oh! I like food! What are we having?

(T) Calory Slush. It's a special formula I made that blends everything you need into one convenient drink.

(T) Don't get your hopes up. I'm a scientist, not a chef!

(T) All right then, so long!

(F) Thomas! Get back here!!

(F) Oh! You're detestable!

### Returning to the basement

Oh, thank heavens! You came back!

If I have to drink anymore of that Calory Slush, I will PUKE!

This reinforced glass is unbreakable... But you see that suction tube on your right?

You just need to insert a chocolate in there, and I'll do the rest!

### Delivering the Chocolate

Thank you!

Alright, Gilroy, eat this!

*(Gilroy eats the Chocolate)*

Ah! It's good to be free!

(Gilroy) Yum! That was delicious!

(Gilroy) Can I have another, mommy?

I'm not your mom! And no...

It might be hard to believe, but Gilroy is just 10 years old!

He's what we call a meta-human. We think they're genetically enhanced. A relic from the time of our ancestors.

Gilroy's super strength will activate with the right triggers.

In his case, chocolate! I'll never let myself run short on it again!

Some people don't even know they are a meta-human...

You, for instance.

Or at least I suspect you are... Taking out that big old golem was wicked!

Some might even say... impossible?

Well... I'll just leave it at that... You seem harmless enough.

Gail, was it? As thanks for freeing me, I won't pursue your case.

I'll even give you a nice reward!

*(Floret gives a Heart Ruby)*

Well, that's all... I doubt we'll see each other again...

I've got places to be. Things to do...

Au revoir!

(Gilroy) Bye, auntie!

### Floret after being freed

Gail! Fancy seeing you again!

I spoke too soon earlier. I'm sticking around due to orders from higher up.

Plus, I'd like to settle my score with Thomas. I'll just wait here in his laboratory.

I suppose you have many questions... Ask away!

### "Peace Minister mission"

It's long and storied! Our history goes all the way back to the time of the Awakening.

When our ancestors emerged from their vaults all those centuries ago...

They had a clear understanding of what had gone wrong and how best to proceed.

They made a directive and recorded it in a book... "Society 2.0!"

Two and a half centuries later, the Peace Ministers carry out that directive still. We monitor and keep technology in check.

Because more technology does not make for happier societies!

It's something the Ancients learned at a great price...

### "About you"

Me? I'm just another cog in the big machine.

I used to be a big cog. Then I made a mistake, so now I'm a mid-sized cog.

I used to have more passion for this job...

Well, I can't say the past few days haven't been interesting!

I've heard my underlings like me. Because I'm level-headed and cool under pressure!

### "About Thomas"

I'm just chronicling Thomas's countless violations.

You wouldn't happen to know his whereabouts, would you?

If I catch him... Heh. Hah hah hah hah!

Sorry, I was just thinking of all the special "blends" I'd make him try.

### Gilroy after being freed

This is a great place to hole up!

There are golems, water slides, and all the Calory Slush you can drink!

There's a lot of cat stuff here too... Cat mug. Cat clock. Cat...

I guess that's cool. I'm more of a dog person myself.

Mom, can we get a dog?

(Floret) No.

(Floret) Sigh. I can't believe I'm responding to mom.

## Trivia

* The duo are first seen in Sunflower Road, where Floret is inspecting the safety of the Honey Bee Lab and Inn while Gilroy is sitting nearby enjoying a nice cup of tea. Interacting with them here does not affect the Main Story and Side Quest in any way
* The duo can later be seen in Lake Laboratory after five batches of Moonstones have been delivered to Fran, assuming freed from Thomas' basement. Floret is there to inform Fran of the current disapproval of the teleportation technology from the Peace Ministers' higher-ups
* Floret refers herself as a "big cog" and later "mid-sized cog" in the big machine of Peace Ministers, whereas it is unknown how Gilroy is not protected by Child Labor Laws seeing his employment at the tender age of 10
* When Gilroy breaks out of the glass window in Thomas's Laboratory after having Chocolate, the same sound effect of charging up a weapon and the voice of Axe Bandit can be heard