| Vice: |
Navigator, would you happen to have any idea how Gretel controls the Eclipsites?
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| Vice: |
I can understand controlling droids... But Miss Siobhan says she's able to control the Eclipsites.
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| Ruby: |
It reminds me of a Caelestite's psychic abilities. Aren't Caelestites also able to control an Aurorian's actions?
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| Navigator: |
No, I can't. That's just a baseless rumor.
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| Navigator: |
I can only transmit a limited amount of info with my psychic abilities.
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| Navigator: |
I guess we should ask Siobhan about this... Well, as soon as she's done.
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| Vice: |
Alright then.
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| Siobhan: |
Guys, we have some new information.
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| Navigator: |
What did Seamus mention in his log?
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| Siobhan: |
Relax, the first half of the log is Seamus' own account as well as instructions for us, the Illumina.
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| Siobhan: |
The second half records some important information related to the facilities in the city's depths.
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| Siobhan: |
I'll share this information with everyone here.
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| Siobhan: |
I thought it best to read everyone the first half of it first...
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| Siobhan: |
"Nimbus and I discovered this place by accident."
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| Siobhan: |
"I've been trying to locate some historical records about this place, but I haven't the faintest idea where to start..."
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| Seamus: |
There are many droids here, each with their own set of responsibilities, and I'm currently evaluating their efficiency.
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| Seamus: |
It's a little awkward, but Nimbus and I had to put on a certain kind of attire in order to move around freely.
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| Seamus: |
I'm definitely finding a way to get rid of this outfit... I just can't get used to it.
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| Seamus: |
I tried capturing some droids to modify, and I've even intentionally destroyed some...
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| Seamus: |
But I'm still unable to obtain anything of value.
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| Seamus: |
The machines here have never been hostile towards us. I suppose it's safe to live here among them.
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| Seamus: |
The only thing concerning... is the Eclipsites. They're as common as wild animals here.
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| Seamus: |
Fortunately, whenever the Eclipsites try to attack us... The droids will protect us.
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| Seamus: |
Perhaps their mission is to protect the inhabitants of this place, and we're no different from those people.
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| Seamus: |
Not long after, an AI by the name of "Butler" appeared to welcome us.
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| Seamus: |
It also answered some of our questions.
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| Seamus: |
The ancients built this place in hopes of surviving and reproducing here until the disaster passed.
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| Seamus: |
I wonder what kind of disaster would compel people to flee underground...
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| Seamus: |
I tried asking Butler for an answer, but the answer was the same each time—
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| Seamus: |
Unauthorized...
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| Seamus: |
Otherwise, it seemed to be telling the truth about everything else it was able to answer.
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| Seamus: |
I'm more confused than ever now. What exactly is Butler's role? If it's to protect the inhabitants here...
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| Seamus: |
Where have they all gone to?
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| Seamus: |
There was no answer.
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| Seamus: |
We're stuck...
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| Seamus: |
Butler's staying away from us and I'm unable to get any more information.
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| Seamus: |
But Nimbus told me that... she wants to stay on.
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| Seamus: |
Away from wars and heretic trials.
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| Seamus: |
Later on... Nimbus and I had a baby and Butler brought us an educational droid.
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| Seamus: |
I thought I'd finally have a chance to explore the past of this place.
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| Seamus: |
However, the educational materials were incomplete and information was limited.
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| Seamus: |
Especially the most important piece of information—a way to modify authorizations.
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| Seamus: |
I managed to modify some authorizations... But it wasn't enough.
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| Seamus: |
Butler refused to tell us where the exit was.
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| Seamus: |
Are we supposed to stay here forever?
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| Seamus: |
What about Valencia? And Gretel?
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| Seamus: |
If we never get out, how am I supposed to tell them... that I'm from Illumina?
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| Seamus: |
How do I explain to them that there's a much bigger world out there?
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| Seamus: |
When Nimbus looks at me in silence every night, I know...
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| Seamus: |
Even if only for them... A solution must be found.
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| Seamus: |
Looking for an exit against Butler's will may be a dangerous task, but I have to do it.
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| Seamus: |
I'll need to teach Valencia and Gretel more knowledge and skills.
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| Seamus: |
I hope that one day... They'll make the right choice.
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| Seamus: |
I believe that the future isn't too far off and that Illumina will lead everyone to victory in the war.
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| Seamus: |
Maybe one day, we'll find the way out and return home once again.
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| Seamus: |
Perhaps before that, our comrades will have made their way here.
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| Seamus: |
Till then, I don't know if Nimbus and I will be safe here...
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| Seamus: |
If something does happen... This information... All of it... Will be my legacy.
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| Seamus: |
I leave it to my wife and daughters, and also my comrades-in-arms.
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| Seamus: |
Hopefully whoever finds it and deciphers it will put it to good use.
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| Siobhan: |
Seamus also left a note for Valencia.
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| Navigator: |
Do you want us to give it to her?
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| Siobhan: |
Well, it was his wish that "Illumina's comrade-in-arms" would deliver it for him.
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| Siobhan: |
But only when Valencia's ready for the outside world.
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| Siobhan: |
He said the note was encrypted in a way that only Valencia could decipher.
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| Vice: |
While he left information for Illumina, he also left a message for his daughter...
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| Siobhan: |
Yes. There's one last part to go... and I'm still deciphering it, but otherwise, that's about it.
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| Florine: |
On a side note, Nimbus' logs are a whole lot simpler.
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| Siobhan: |
Are you finished there, too?
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| Florine: |
Yep. Except for some... records I'm not at liberty to disclose, I've read the last cipher.
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| Siobhan: |
What did it say?
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| Florine: |
...
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| Florine: |
"The only ones who'll be able to decipher this is the Lumopolis Church."
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| Florine: |
"Please let my sins end with me. My daughters are innocent."
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| Florine: |
"If the war is over, please shelter these innocent souls."
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| Florine: |
"If the world is still ravaged by evil, please turn around and leave this pure land in peace."
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| Florine: |
"Please... I'm begging you... Don't hurt my daughters."
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| Florine: |
"Valencia... Gretel... Keep moving forward, either into White Night or stay safe."
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| Florine: |
"No matter where I am, I will always be with you..."
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| Florine: |
"I'll hold your hands and be with you. Always..."
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| Florine: |
"Even in the future, everything will be the same."
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| Erica: |
I... I feel...
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| Erica: |
Even the God of Light would be moved by such unconditional love.
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| Florine: |
Seamus... Nimbus... I can see that they loved their daughters deeply.
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| Florine: |
Many years ago, Nimbus arrived here by accident due to some "crimes" she had committed as well as the threat of war.
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| Siobhan: |
In hopes of going on an expedition and because of the war, Seamus came here by accident as well.
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| Siobhan: |
It was the AI and droids that protected them.
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| Florine: |
Plus, Butler wouldn't let them leave... They had no choice but to live among the AI and Eclipsites.
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| Navigator: |
...
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| Vice: |
You all right there, Navigator?
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| Navigator: |
I'm fine. It's just that...
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| Navigator: |
Even though they're gone, their love lives on...
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| Navigator: |
Still in those logs... in the city.
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| Vice: |
Hmm, yeah...
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| Ruby: |
*cough* Sorry to interrupt, but now that we know what's going on...
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| Ruby: |
Both of these logs... Shouldn't we put them back for them?
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| Ruby: |
And apologize to them sincerely?
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| Ruby: |
And maybe... they'll be willing to listen to us once they calm down.
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| Siobhan: |
Valencia might be willing to hear us out, but Gretel...
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| Ruby: |
Gosh... Why didn't Mr. And Mrs. Seamus tell them the truth?
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| Ruby: |
Something like, "If anyone comes, show them these two logs."
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| Ruby: |
"And just follow whoever's able to decipher this"... Wouldn't that be good?
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| Siobhan: |
I can understand his intentions... He was right to keep the two sisters wary of the outside world.
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| Siobhan: |
After all, who knows what kind of people would end up here.
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