Emotions will be displayed as: text {emotion} Prentiss is the most energetic of the kids and is mad into uncovering any mysteries. He's a bit of a conspiracy theoretic, but that's normal for kids. He sees himself as a leader of the club. Todd is more sensible and calm than Prentiss, but he shares his excitement about mysteries. He's, what could be called, an HR (human resources) manager of the club. Unlike Prentiss and Todd, Viola is a girl and so her behaviour is completely different. She's rational and doesn't really believe in supernatural things. He is sceptical about all the mysteries that Prentiss and Todd talk about and believes, that everything has totally natural explanation. Arudino is an eccentric wannabe scientist. He's experimenting with many things, but he usually has no idea what he's doing and the products of his work are usually strongly affected by luck. He doesn't get many visitors, even though he'd like to meet new people, so he's very excited when the player visits him. He tries to sound like a great scientist, even though he knows that it's not really the case. As a result, he talks a lot in order to sound educated. However, he's worried about the player when the crisis comes and focuses all his wits to help them. [1/10] Prentiss: Did ye two hear about some guy wandering around town? I've heard strange rumours about him... {like he's talking about something secret, conspiratorial tone} [2/10] Todd: Of course I have, he's the talk of the town! I heard he only brushes his teeth once a day and that he enjoys books about gardening! {interested, like he's announcing shocking news} [3/10] Viola: I don't know, you guys, all these rumours seem a little far-fetched. What next? Will he suddenly turn out to be some mad scientist? {sceptical, trying to sound sensible} [4/10] Prentiss: Oh shush you, we're not living inside some storybook! Besides, if he *was* a mad scientist, wouldn't he be trying to take over the city like all mad scientists in stories do? {a bit annoyed, then with a slightly mocking subtone} [5/10] Todd: To me that doesn't sound all that strange compared to these other things I've been hearing, anyway... Something about labs and a ""hermit"". {convincingly, then with a conspiratorial tone} [6/10] Prentiss: I think that's a type of crab or something. Adults are right old weirdos sometimes. {wondering, then light-hearted} [7/10] Viola: Hey, a stranger! How long have you been listening to us? Didn't your mom teach you any manners? {alerted, upset} [8/10] Prentiss: Wait Viola, this is our chance! This stranger sure seems like they could tackle anything, even evil hermit crabs! We could just ask them to see if these rumours are true! {like he just figured out something, excited} [9/10] Todd: Ignore my friends over there, they're always like that, but what Prentiss said was true. This might be our only chance to really know who this mystery man really is! {apologetically, then pleadingly} It might be a good idea to look at that weird house next to those spooky ruins south-east of the city. We found this key you could try out, but if you lose it there are some spares in our base. {suggestive, then with a light-hearted subtone} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- {So this must be the house that the kids were talking about.. perhaps there is a way inside?} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- {What is that noise coming from the room to the right? Perhaps it is best to go there first.} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/4] Ariodo: Hello stranger! Welcome to my humble wooden abode. Comfy, isn't it? I bet you'd like a cup of this coff- {welcomming, excited} Oh yes, I am the affable Ariodo, friendly neighbourhood neighbour. What do you need me for? {kooky, friendly} Kidnappings? Poaching? Not brushing my teeth?! Who is this lowly person you're talking about... they don't seem like a nice fellow such as myself. {outraged but friendly, with a regretful subtone, then offended} Let's go, I'll take you to the exit so that I don't waste your time any longer! {a bit sad, submissive} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/3] Ariodo: This is the room you came from. I call it the ""Vivarium"", creative name I came up with, right? It keeps my pets that aren't quite ready. {excited, proud, explanatory} Ready for what? Well that would ruin the surprise, wouldn't it? Can't have anyone finding out before the big event! {surprised by the question, then kinda aloof} Let us go now, time is precious! {energetic} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/5] Ariodo: So you must be thinking, how have you never met a fine fellow such as myself until now? To be quite honest, you must have just been terribly unlucky, I used to travel the world, you know! {friendly, then a bit pensive and finally proud} Oh the places I've been were wonderful! From the depths of the jungle to the lesser depths of the jungle to even my back garden, I've done my fair share of exploring, if I do say so myself! {excited, then trying to sound confidently} You are the first normal person I've seen recently, Soldier. I went out recently and was met with some very rude remarks by some very rude townsfolk! {friendly, then offended} The last time I visited the town it was all empty too, but I could feel people were hiding in their homes, even on such a lovely day as then. There was no one even there to hide from! Strange people. {incomprehensibly} I'm just a normal guy, so why can't anyone appreciate me for once? I'm sure you do, right? {sad with a desperate subtone, then hopeful} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/2] Ariodo: Here we are, the library! I could spend years in here, but who has time for that? I could talk about books for hours too! Here's one right now. {energetic} This is 'The Long-Winded and Painful Death of Sweeney S. Greenville' and I must say it is a hidden gem among books! One day it just suddenly appeared in here so I couldn't resist reading it. So it starts off with Sweeney S. Greenville... {excited} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- {As Ariodo continues to tell every excrutiating detail of the book, you start to notice some of the library's residents.} {'Painting By Numbers for Children'? 'Alchemical Circles for Dummies'? This person isn't the ordinary chap he made himself out to be!} {Perhaps it is best to stay quiet until the exit.} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/2] Ariodo: We're here now! Take the exit right in front of you, don't mind the corridor to the right, it's only decoration! {normal, then light-hearted but with worried subtone} Maybe you can come back some day for a tea or coffee and a long talk about books, since I noticed you were very interested in my long-winded review! Have fun out there and don't forget, I'm always here for you! {suggestive, friendly, hopeful} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- {As you are about to leave the lab, an issue arises.} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/1] Ariodo: The ground is shaking... I thought that was supposed to happen later! Come back friend, I can't do this alone! {shocked, pleading, desperate} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/3] Ariodo: Help me keep this door shut, or else my surprise will be ruined! {urgent, worried} Just keep to the sides, it's safer that way. {urgent} Just stay here for one more momen- {pleading, desperate} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/8] Ariodo: Oh my, a ghost? Wait, is this just you, my trusty friend, playing a prank on me? No? Well that certainly is a problem! {surprised, then worried} If you remember, we were talking about keeping the door shut when suddenly something heavy fell off a shelf hitting you square in the head! {thinking, trying to sound calm} I think I heard something about fighting fire with fire, so I think I have a way to get you back! You are a bit too heavy for me, so we need to think of a workaround. {wondering} During the shaking, some of my machines broke apart, but we could use these to build something capable of dropping something heavier on your head for the second time. {hopeful} Surely by that logic everything has to go well, you know. Now let me explain how we can do this. First, choose what part you want to use to make our machine, then choose were you want it to go and face. {cheerful, then explanatory} The [Cart] can carry the coconut from one end of the platform to another for a few tiles, while the [Fan] can push the coconut even further. {explanatory} The [Hammer] is able to knock the coconut over a one space gap while the [Cannon] can shoot the coconut one grid up diagonally in the direction it is facing. {explanatory} I think I hit my head too, so I'll need your help deciding where to place each part. You want to get the coconut across to the green tile, remember? {apologetic, then clear} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/2] Ariodo: You're back! To be quite honest, I didn't think that would work, but I'm glad it did! {happy, relieved} Quick, head through the large door and stop the cause of all this shaking! {urgent, pleading} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- {The entrance has been cleared. What could lay behind it?} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/3] Ariodo: Oh no no, this is not good! If I had known that my little pet has grown so much I would have rushed you out sooner. Now it is wilted... {worried} You did what you had to, though. I am sorry to say this friend, but I think I'll stay inside a little longer. Sorry, my only friend. {regretful, then sad but sincere} We'll surely meet again in the future, so don't be sad. I'll still be the one and only friendly neighbourhood neighbour when that moment comes, I promise. Goodbye now! {assuring, friendly} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- {After whatever that was, nothing could possibly surprise you. Time to get back to the Troms Kids before things go awry again.} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/11] Todd: You're back! You were gone for ages too, and what happened to your head? Who did the mystery man turn out to be? {surprised, a bit worried but mostly curious} {You tell the group of kids your experiences of strange creatures, even stranger men as well as a hazy memory about... a coconut?} [2/11] Viola: That sounds ridiculous! Who could ever belie- {dismissive, mocking} [3/11] Prentiss: Wow that sounded just like in the stories, but it came from you, so it must be true! {amazed} Prentiss: I don't know about you, Todd, but I feel we should make them our new honorary club member for finding such amazing things! {appreciative} [5/11] Viola: Why do I even try... You two would believe anything. {disappointed or annoyed, with a resigned subtone} [6/11] Prentiss: I'm pretty sure they mentioned something about being hit by coconut crabs, and just look at their head. One.. two.. two huge bumps! {energetic} [7/11] Viola: Oh fine... whatever you say, Prentiss. I'm sure they'll bring you on some wacky adventures next time around! {careless, ironic} [8/11] Todd: Ignore Viola, she's acting up today, probably because you've got the spotlight this time. However, I agree with Prentiss. {friendly} Thanks to you, we solved the case of the mystery man as well as the mystery house! For this I'd like to... {appreciative, excited} Welcome you to the club, new member! Here is your shiny new badge that you can parade around town to show off how cool you are to others with style. {proud, trying to sound formal} [11/11] Prentiss: Also since all the adults do it, we'll give you some emeralds that you rightly deserve for such an achievement. We all pitched in! {a bit uncertain and shy or normal}