Mixed Signals Spoilers
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Scene 1: Upper Jeuno
Ratoto: (...Yeah, that's what I said! But you know what? Oh wait. Hold on...) I'm sorry, can I help you?
Luto Mewrilah approaches and points to the item in your hand.
Luto Mewrilah: Hi there! (to Ratoto) Do you know anything about the signal pearl that PLAYER has?
Ratoto: You want to know about signal pearls? I've heard of them, but that's the first one I've seen.
Luto Mewrilah: The first one you've seen? Then maybe...
Luto Mewrilah kneels down to Ratoto.
Luto Mewrilah:
Ratoto: Yep. Uh-huh. That's right. Why are you whispering?
Luto Mewrilah: Just one more question. How much would one of those things go for...?
Ratoto: Hmm...
Luto Mewrilah: What!? That much!? (She stands.)
Ratoto: Whoa! So much for secrecy!
Your adventuring fellow runs in from Ru'Lude Gardens.
Luto Mewrilah: Hey, FELLOW! I need to talk to you!
Your fellow keeps running, heading toward the residential area.
Luto Mewrilah: Am I not yelling loud enough? PLAYER! Could you call FELLOW back here for me? Where are you going!? Why don't you just use the signal pearl?
Your adventuring fellow returns...
Fellow: Was there something...?
Luto Mewrilah: Didn't you hear me!? I was calling you!
Fellow: My apologies. I must not have noticed...
Luto Mewrilah: Well, never mind. That kind of thing will soon be a thing of the past, anyway.
Fellow: By which you mean...?
Luto Mewrilah: Well...you know... There are often times when I need to get in touch with you, rrright? So...
Fellow: What are you trying to say?
Luto Mewrilah: I think I need one of those signal pearls, too!
Fellow: This pearl is special. I can't give one away so lightly. Fellow: And there's the fact that I have some pressing matters to attend to. I can't have people calling me all the time.
Luto Mewrilah: So you're telling me that PLAYER is a special case?
Fellow: Actually, I need PLAYER to give me a little space as well.
Luto Mewrilah: So PLAYER isn't that special?
Fellow: I... I have to go. Let's talk later.
Luto Mewrilah: There's something weird going on here... PLAYER, have you done something lately to upset FELLOW? I mean, it sounds like you've been poking your nose where it doesn't belong, especially if you're being asked to keep your distance. Don't get too down about it, though. It's prrrobably just my imagination. I'll see if I can't find out what's going on. Come to my usual spot a little later and we'll talk.
Scene II: Upper Jeuno
Luto Mewrilah: Oh, hi, PLAYER. Was there something I could help you with? What? Oh, that's rrright. I did have a chat with FELLOW. Hmmm... It's a little hard to put into words. I'm sorry. It wouldn't be rrright coming from me. Are you sure you rrreally want to know? But, no. It's not my place. If you must know, you better go talk to your pal in person. I don't think you'll get an answer, though. I rrremember FELLOW saying he/she was bound for Southern San d'Oria. I'm only gonna warn you once more: be prepared for a cold rrreception.
Scene III: Southern San d'Oria at Raimbroy's Grocery
Raimbroy: Looking for someone, are we? Can you give me a description? As a matter of fact, I think the person you're searching for just walked in a few moments ago. Probably still making some purchases upstairs.
Upstairs, FELLOW is at the store's counter.
Fellow: ...Yes, that is correct. Now, what else should I buy...? ...Very well. Understood...Of course. I shall see you soon.
Raimbroy: An unusual pearl... Is that not the person you were speaking of?
FELLOW exits the store.
Raimbroy: I think you've missed your chance. Or perhaps you changed your mind?
Scene IV: Qulun Dome
Deep in Qulun Dome, you are surrounded by a group of Quadavs. Suddenly your adventuring fellow appears.
Fellow: I can't believe you came this far in...
Your fellow provokes the Quadavs.
Fellow: Now's your chance! Run!
You and your fellow split up, running to safety. You then reunite.
Fellow: Phew. Are you okay, PLAYER? When I heard where you were headed for, I came as soon as I could.
Your fellow has a flashback about talking to Luto in Upper Jeuno.
Fellow: So, where did PLAYER go, anyway?
Luto Mewrilah: He/She should be on his/her way to Beadeaux. When I said you were waiting for him/her there, he/she left immediately.
Fellow: What!? That's a beastman stronghold! Why would you send him/her to such a dangerous place!?
Luto Mewrilah: When you're dealing with an adventurer of PLAYER's stature, you gotta make things difficult if you want to slow him/her down. Luto Mewrilah: And knows better than to try anything too rrrisky.
Fellow: I don't know--this is PLAYER we're talking about here. Who knows how far in he/she might have ventured...
The flashback ends.
Fellow: Luto lied when she said I was waiting for you here. Of course, there's a reason for her deception. We can discuss that once we're safe back in Jeuno.
Upper Jeuno
You're standing with Luto and your fellow.
Luto Mewrilah: Are you ready?
Fellow: Yes, I'm ready.
Your fellow synths an item.
Fellow: Success!
Luto Mewrilah: Looks like your prrractice paid off.
Fellow: PLAYER. Please accept this gift.
Luto Mewrilah: FELLOW wanted to show his/her gratitude for everything you've done by making you a prrresent with his/her own hands. Your friend here has been practicing every moment you've been away...And that's the rrreason you were asked to cut back on the signal pearl communications.
Fellow: I hope that you can forgive my little deception.
Your fellow hands you his gift.
Fellow: I hope you like it.
Luto Mewrilah: Okay! Now that that's all cleared up, I get to keep this signal pearl, rrright? You prrromised that if I helped you out, you would give it to me.
Fellow: I think I'll take it back, actually. You could have gotten PLAYER killed.
Luto Mewrilah: What!? So I went through all this trrrouble for nothing!? I found the recipe you needed, and a place to practice in prrrivate! After everything I've done for you...!
Fellow: (Speaking of working for nothing...) This pearl is only for those who are willing to selflessly help their companions. Please understand.
Luto Mewrilah: Did you know how much those signal pearls are worth...?
Fellow: Tell me, do you like my gift? You truly like it? Well, that's a relief. I shall try my hand at something different next time. Until then.
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