NPC"Forgive me for so boldly stealing you away from the others. It's just... I simply wished to spend just a brief moment admiring the breathtaking nature of this place." Reflected in Cassia's eyes, the bright blue sky looks as though it is engulfed in a blazing sunset.
NPC"Within the station's walls, I could never hope to see anything like this — a sky, or a sea, or green leaves. I only knew them from meagre memories of my childhood... or perhaps, my mind simply made those up. Even my books, my heart and mind's blissful escape, could do little to help me. When a scribe grows so used to what surrounds them each and every day, they begin to take it for granted. And they never think to write just a few lines about it. But for me... to marvel at the grand canopy of the sky again is a true blessing."
YOU[Pick a nearby flower and give it to Cassia] "Here is your chance to take a small piece of this place with you."
NPCCassia gingerly accepts the flower from your hands. "Its petals are like velvet! And the fragrance... it is both sweet and spicy. A fascinating specimen of the local plant life, and I do not remember seeing it in the Great Concordance of Flora and Verdure Within the Koronus Expanse recorded by Magos Biologis Chlorissia Prot—" Cassia stops herself sheepishly. "Although I suppose I simply ought to thank you for it? This flower... is very beautiful indeed."
YOU[Pick a nearby flower and give it to Cassia] "Here is your chance to take a small piece of this place with you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Move closer to Cassia and silently take in the view]
NPCCassia relishes every breath of fresh air, her eyes half-closed, listening to the sounds of birds hidden from view by the treetops. When the tips of your fingers touch lightly, Cassia starts... but does not remove her hand. Several minutes pass in timid silence like mere moments, and eventually she pulls away. "This place... eases the soul, wouldn't you agree?"
YOU[Pick a nearby flower and give it to Cassia] "Here is your chance to take a small piece of this place with you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Move closer to Cassia and silently take in the view]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In that case, I imagine you have never set foot in sea waters before. Would you like to try?"
NPC"Step into the sea? Me?" Cassia glances uncertainly at the playful foam licking the sandy shore.
YOU[Offer her your hand] "There is nothing to fear. We shall just let our feet soak a little."
NPCIntrigued, Cassia cocks her head to one side. "Mischievous dashes of yellow and lilac are fluttering in the wind like bands all around you. I have never seen you exude such colours before. How unexpected..."
NPCCassia gives a quick nod and warily stretches out her long, narrow hand. It is cold to the touch.
NPC"The sea! It's so... wet! And cold. And the tiny pebbles tickle my feet." Cassia's reserved seriousness gives way to genuine wonder. "I never thought it would be so agreeable. And a little startling. Thank you for encouraging me..." Cassia catches herself, her expression changing in a flash. She gently frees her hand and awkwardly looks away.
YOU[Pick a nearby flower and give it to Cassia] "Here is your chance to take a small piece of this place with you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Move closer to Cassia and silently take in the view]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In that case, I imagine you have never set foot in sea waters before. Would you like to try?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It is time we were on our way."
NPC"Already? Yes... of course." Cassia gives the azure expanse of the sea a parting glance and whispers quietly, "I think I know what my next painting will be."
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YOU"Forget what I said. It is not such a good idea after all."
NPCCassia covers her face with a hand as if hiding from the burning sun, but you can tell she is trying to conceal her discomfiture. "Quite right. I have never experienced a body of water before."
YOU[Pick a nearby flower and give it to Cassia] "Here is your chance to take a small piece of this place with you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Move closer to Cassia and silently take in the view]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In that case, I imagine you have never set foot in sea waters before. Would you like to try?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It is time we were on our way."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It is time we were on our way."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In that case, I imagine you have never set foot in sea waters before. Would you like to try?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It is time we were on our way."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Move closer to Cassia and silently take in the view]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In that case, I imagine you have never set foot in sea waters before. Would you like to try?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It is time we were on our way."continues where this line first appears above