Theo's Workshop/Story

First visit
Rain enters the room The room is completely silent.

Someone enters the room

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 * Ooh, it's not often business gets so hot around here.


 * So, you also here with rare parts for Theo, then?


 * No, wait, you don't look the type. So...you've got some red star quartz on you, ain't that right?


 * If you do, you'd really be making their day. Those guys go crazy for red star quartz.


 * The name's Gress. I handle part collection and guard duties around here. Nice to meet ya.

Gress
 * The other two really need to stop being so lazy and get up already.


 * Hey! Theo! Milty! We've got a customer!

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 * La di da, la la la...♪


 * Hello Microchu, Biora, Moss Fungus!


 * Ivy, Mammon, Antenolla!


 * You're all looking well today!




 * Oh, Gress! You're here! And who's this with you?

Gress
 * He's here to see Theo.


 * This is Milty. She's Theo's assistant.

Milty


 * Hi there! I'm the one who takes care of all the plant and mineral materials.


 * Theo!!

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 * What is it, Milty? It's way too early for this...

Milty
 * You've got a customer!

Theo
 * I do...? At this hour? But I'm not...even...*Yaaawn*


 * Not to mention...How would a first-time customer even get in here without me... Wait, what?

Rain

The screen darkens

You explained as best as you can how you came to the workshop.

Theo
 * Oh, I see. That more or less clears things up. I suppose you must have done a lot of traveling as a knight, then.


 * Well, I guess now it's our turn to explain.


 * What Milty and I do is conduct research using a mix of magic and science.


 * We're trying to see for ourselves the limits of evolution. It's beautiful in a crude kind of way, wouldn't you agree?


 * The result is a magical being, one that can push the boundaries of the human mind and spirit.


 * But a being like that can't exist without precious red star quartz to sustain it.


 * Of course, if we want to keep our research going, we'll be needing a lot more of the stuff as time goes on.




 * And let me tell you, that's easier said than done.

Milty
 * So that's why we offer to exchange Theo's research results for red star quartz.

Gress
 * They're a lot harder to find than your typical rare parts, though, so we don't get many takers.

Theo
 * But you must go on all kinds of adventures, right? You're bound to come across a few here and there.


 * So long as I have red star quartz, I can keep looking into new possibilities for living organisms.


 * You bring me those rocks, and I'll give you the results of my research.


 * Do we have a deal? I think you'll be able to put my research results to good use.


 * I mean, you did manage to get through the magic barrier around this place without me noticing, so I already know what you can do.


 * It's a win-win for both of us, don't you think?

Rain



Theo''
 * Hooray! I know it seems kinda crazy... And vain... And maybe a bit dubious... But you won't regret this, I promise!


 * Which means... We have ourselves a deal!


 * Feel free to stop by anytime, whenever you're ready to make a deal for those red star quartz. Okay?

You can now trade with Theo!

Around the place
Gress
 * Hey, there. You're looking well. What can I do you for?

Theo
 * Are you here to exchange red star quartz for the results of my research?


 * Feel free to look around!


 * Come again after gathering red star quartz!

Milty
 * Oh! It's you! Hello there! If there's something you want to know, ask away!