In Search of Something

By: Elom

Difficulty: **

Elom's looking for something, but his vague request only mentions a "Golden Paradise".

What location could he be referring to? Or is it maybe more than just a place?

.

Tekci feels she can help Elom somehow. She's requested to meet him!

Golden Path, Hermit Cave

[first talk]

Elom: Someone, here? I must be seeing things…

Kabbu: Our apologies for disturbing you!

Kabbu: We're, err, simply looking around.

Elom: I thought I'd finally...I was finally alone. But even here society follows?

Vi: We're leaving, okay? Sheesh.

Leif: Try to have a nice day.

Elom: …

[Subsequent talks, before trying to leave]

Elom: …

[try to leave]

Elom: Wait! That permit... You're explorers!

Leif: Who else would detour into this cave?

Elom: …

Elom: ...You help people, right?

Vi: Well, Kabbu does.

Kabbu: What can we do for you, sir hermit?

Elom: My name's Elom. I can feel...that you have something extraordinary. Something I miss.

Elom: But I can't put it into words.

Leif: Probably a healthy side of optimism.

Vi: YOU'RE an optimist?

Elom: It's not that. I can feel you've been somewhere beautiful. Removed from others…

Elom: I know what I miss is there. Can't you try and find it?

Kabbu: Err, we usually get less vague requests…

Vi: And we go to super awesome places all the time!

Elom: When I look at the three of you, it's as if the light of a Golden Paradise fills my eyes.

Elom: Does that...help at all?

(minibubble) Vi: (No.)

Leif: It's better than nothing.

Kabbu: It's a tough request, but we'll keep you posted!

Elom: ...Thank you. I will keep trying to figure out my role in this world.

Leif: Hmm...A spiritual Golden Paradise…

[talk again]

Elom: When I look at the three of you, it's as if the light of a Golden Paradise fills my eyes.

Elom: Does that...help at all?

(minibubble) Vi: (No.)

Leif: Hmm...A spiritual Golden Paradise...

Golden Hills, Upper Main

Tekci: ...Wait a second!

Vi: Huh, what?

Tekci: You three look like you are looking for something up here, are you not?

Leif: That's very perceptive of you. Indeed we are.

Tekci: Do you think I could help you?

Kabbu: ...I doubt it. But we thank you for your offer.

Tekci: Oh, come on, try me! I know these hills inside and out.

Vi: Uh, lemme check our quests…

(minibubble) Kabbu: ......

Tekci: There's someone who's restricted himself to a small cave?

Vi: Kind of a weirdo, right?

Tekci: ...Could you take me to him?

Leif: For what purpose?

Tekci: I don't know...I think I can help. Trust me?

Kabbu: This whole request chain is a bit abnormal...very well.

Kabbu: Please stay close to us, and we'll escort you to sir hermit.

Tekci: No rush. Don't forget to enjoy the sights you came here for!

Golden Path, Hermit Cave

[return with Tecki]

Vi: Here goes...Um, hermit dude! Is this what you were looking for?

Elom: A bug? My request led you to another bug?

Leif: In hindsight, probably not what a hermit wants…

Tekci: Hello, I've heard of your quest. That you've been here for so long…

Elom: And? You will try to make me see the bright side, like all the others?

Tekci: Oh, not at all. I think this place is lovely.

Tekci: If it's kept you entertained, it must be full of hidden wonders!

Tekci: Would you mind if I stayed and looked around?

Elom: ...!

Tekci: ...If that's okay.

Elom: You look at this world in a wholly different way, don't you?

Elom: You're not searching for the meaning in things.

Tekci: I think things happen just because. I love to admire the results!

Elom: …

Elom: I would like you to stay.

Tekci: Call me Tekci. It'll be my pleasure!

Elom: Explorers…

Kabbu: Y-Yes?

Elom: Thank you. I never expected you to go this far for me…

Vi: Uh, me neither. Did we just play match makers!?

Leif: As long as everyone's happy…

Elom: This is the one worldly thing I have left.

Elom: It is from my younger days...I'm glad I kept it. If only to give it to you.

Tekci: I must thank you too, although I have nothing to give…

Leif: Don't worry about it. We'll leave you to your introspection, and stuff.

Kabbu: If you ever need us, just post in the town's quest board!

[talk after completing quest]

Tekci: Elom's been here so long, but there's a flower he never noticed!

Elom: Tekci's got such a good eye for the small things in this world...It's really refreshing.

Elom: I'm blessed you made us meet.

[Spy Elom or Tekci, post-quest]

Kabbu: This quest did not end as I expected…

Leif: Eh, they're both happy. It works out.

Vi: The client's always right!