The Orb Case

The Orb Case
Event Characters
Bonus Accessories
Start time	2019-02-20T07:00:00Z
End time	2019-03-06T06:59:59Z
Previous: Hearts as One Next: Reason to Fight

Availability

This event was made available:

• 2019-02-20T07:00:00Z – 2019-03-06T06:59:59Z (Notification)

Rewards

For a list of general Forging Bonds rewards, see Forging Bonds.

Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward
10	Keaton's C Conversation	10	Velouria's C Conversation	10	Kaden's C Conversation	10	Selkie's C Conversation
25	50	25	50	25	50	25	50
50	200	50	200	50	200	50	200
75	50	75	50	75	50	75	50
100		100		100		100
150	50	150	50	150	50	150	50
200	200	200	200	200	200	200	200
250	50	250	50	250	50	250	50
300	Keaton's B Conversation	300	Velouria's B Conversation	300	Kaden's B Conversation	300	Selkie's B Conversation
350	50	350	50	350	50	350	50
400	1	400	1	400	1	400	1
450	200	450	200	450	200	450	200
500	50	500	50	500	50	500	50
550	200	550	200	550	200	550	200
600	50	600	50	600	50	600	50
700	50	700	50	700	50	700	50
800	Keaton's A Conversation	800	Velouria's A Conversation	800	Kaden's A Conversation	800	Selkie's A Conversation
900	200	900	200	900	200	900	200
1,000	200	1,000	200	1,000	200	1,000	200
1,100	200	1,100	200	1,100	200	1,100	200
1,200	5	1,200	5	1,200	5	1,200	5
1,300	200	1,300	200	1,300	200	1,300	200
1,400	200	1,400	200	1,400	200	1,400	200
1,500	Keaton's S Conversation	1,500	Velouria's S Conversation	1,500	Kaden's S Conversation	1,500	Selkie's S Conversation
1,700	300	1,700	300	1,700	300	1,700	300
1,900	300	1,900	300	1,900	300	1,900	300
2,100	300	2,100	300	2,100	300	2,100	300
2,300	300	2,300	300	2,300	300	2,300	300
2,500		2,500		2,500		2,500
2,750	300	2,750	300	2,750	300	2,750	300
3,000	500	3,000	500	3,000	500	3,000	500
3,250	300	3,250	300	3,250	300	3,250	300
3,500	10	3,500	10	3,500	10	3,500	10

Special conversations

The Orb Case

The Orb Case - Opening

English

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Alfonse	I...I don't know what to do! I never imagined something like this could happen within the castle's walls!
Kaden	Whoa! What's with the face, Alfonse? You too, [Summoner]!
Selkie	Looks like you're hard at work thinking! Trying to come up with a new game to play?
Alfonse	Unfortunately, no. Are you familiar with the Orbs we use to summon Heroes? Well, they're missing.
Kaden	So the Orbs just disappeared out of [Summoner]'s room?
Selkie	Hmm... Hey! Orbs are those round sparkly thingies, aren't they?
Alfonse	Right. And without them, we can't summon Heroes here from worlds beyond this one... That means the Order of Heroes can't gain new recruits, which will reduce our effectiveness in battle.
Kaden	I see. If something that important just disappeared, I understand why you'd be worried!
Selkie	Wait—I know where they are!
Kaden	Well, Selkie? Don't just stand there wagging your tail! Spit it out already!
Selkie	Well, you see... Not long ago, I was running around the castle, and I ran past [Summoner]'s room... I didn't think anything of it at the time, but I did see Keaton and Velouria lurking around...
Alfonse	What? Really?! Lurking? Were they planning something?
Selkie	Well, I saw them separately, so... maybe? I was doing laps around the castle, so I passed a few times...
Alfonse	Could...they have taken the Orbs?
Kaden	If you really want to know, it'd probably be easiest to just ask them!
Alfonse	Hm... You're right. In any case, I want more information. It's possible they saw something!
Keaton	Huh? Why would I ever need to go in [Summoner]'s room?
Alfonse	Er, well... You were seen near the room, so I wanted to ask if you saw anything...unusual.
Keaton	Nope! Nothing unusual! Anyway, I'm about to go hunting... Do you mind?
Alfonse	Oh... Right! Go ahead. Sorry for keeping you.
Alfonse	Hm. If Keaton says he didn't go near [Summoner]'s room... Velouria might still know something. We'll see what she has to say!
Velouria	There's nothing interesting over there, so I heave no reason to go by [Summoner]'s room...
Alfonse	Er, well... You were seen over by the room, so I wanted to ask if you maybe saw anything...unusual?
Velouria	Whoever thinks they saw me was mistaken. Now, if you don't need anything else, I'll be going...
Alfonse	Huh. So Velouria claims to not know anything about the Orb theft either...
Kaden	I see... So neither Keaton nor Velouria admitted to being where Selkie says she saw them?
Alfonse	Right. And nothing either of them said struck me as suspicious.
Selkie	I swear I saw them! But I also doubt either could be the Orb thief we're looking for.
Kaden	Yeah, they're both a little odd, but... they're not bad people. Which means there's still a mystery to solve! It's up to me—Kaden, the greatest and most beautiful detective—to catch this Orb thief of ours!
Selkie	I wanna play too! I'll be your trusty assistant, Selkie! We'll get those Orbs back in no time!

Japanese

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The Orb Case - C

English

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Selkie	I've been meaning to ask, Daddy... When did you become a "great detective", anyway?
Kaden	Well, it's a term for anyone who uses keen senses and polished instincts to solve otherwise-unsolvable mysteries! If that's not the very definition of a kitsune with a good nose, I'm not sure what is!
Alfonse	Hmm... You're not the only detective on the case. I believe I've also seen [Summoner] investigating!
Kaden	The look on your face suggests we have yet to find any leads... But fear not! I have already cracked the case!
Selkie	Whoa! Amazing! Just what I'd expect from a great detective! So who stole the Orbs, then?
Kaden	Well, I've had my suspicions from the very beginning... You know the owl in the castle's reception hall?
Alfonse	Wait a second... You aren't talking about Feh, are you?
Kaden	That owl was hiding Orbs in her feathers—I saw it with my own eyes! There's no doubt Feh is the culprit!
Alfonse	I think you might've misunderstood. You see...Feh brings us Orbs. So that must be what you saw her doing.
Kaden	Ah, well then... I guess it isn't her! In that case, I'll return to the scene of the crime and rethink things. They say criminals always return to the scene of the crime, so maybe I'll luck out and catch them red-handed!
Selkie	Great idea! You're so smart, Daddy! Now, back to the crime scene!
Kaden	I've heard some detectives revisit the crime scene up to 100 times over the course of an investigation... Sounds like a lot of hanging around, so let's just do a thorough search of [Summoner]'s room now. If you notice anything out of place or see something that could be a clue, let me know, Selkie!
Selkie	A clue? You mean...like this? Looks like a hair from Keaton's tail! Hmm... Smells like it too.
Kaden	Whoa! Selkie, that's more than just a clue—it's undeniable proof!
Alfonse	So Keaton WAS somewhere near [Summoner]'s room...
Kaden	But Keaton denied it, right? And he didn't seem to be lying... Could he have forgotten? Hmm... Maybe it's that— Aha! I've got it! It's rudimentary, my dear Alfonse! Now, let's go find Keaton...
Alfonse	"M-my dear"?
Keaton	Huh? Back again? And you brought Selkie and Kaden too... What do you want this time?
Alfonse	Well, Keaton, after you told me you hadn't been anywhere near it... Kaden found a hair from your tail on the floor just outside the door to [Summoner]'s room.
Keaton	So?! Are you saying I'm a suspect? I told you, I have no reason to go near [Summoner]'s room!
Kaden	Keaton, let me ask you something... What part of the castle do you think we are in right now?
Keaton	Oh, even more ridiculous questions! We're on the second floor of the west wing, obviously!
Selkie	We're, uh...on the third floor, actually. And...this is the east wing.
Keaton	Huh?! No way! I could've sworn this was the second floor...
Kaden	Just as I thought! Keaton is not our Orb thief. He just...gets lost in the castle on a regular basis.
Alfonse	Yeah, there's no way anyone so bad at navigation could sneak into and out of [Summoner]'s room...
Selkie	Hooray! You're not the culprit after all, Keaton! Congratulations!
Keaton	Yeah, that's great and all, but...I'm not sure I follow your logic. Any of it, really.

Japanese

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The Orb Case - B

English

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Keaton	So you're still trying to figure out who stole the Orbs, hm? Well, I think we've established that I didn't do it. And Velouria would never do anything like that.
Selkie	I don't think Velouria would steal Orbs either, but...I'm sure the red hood and ears I saw were hers!
Kaden	Oh! Speak of the devil. Isn't that Velouria over there?
Keaton	Oh, yeah, there she is! Hey, Velou—
Alfonse	Wait! Something about her seems a bit off...
Velouria	Nobody mind me. I'm only mumbling to myself as I walk down the hall. Nothing out of the ordinary...
Kaden	I trust you know your own daughter, Keaton, but she's definitely acting like she's up to something...
Alfonse	And on top of that, it looks like she's trying to hide something in her pockets.
Keaton	I don't believe it! I mean...how? How could she have possibly grown into such a ne'er-do-well after a childhood alone in the Deeprealms?
Selkie	Well, hang on! We don't know for sure that she's the Orb thief... Let's go check her room for clues!
Keaton	R-right... Although, as her father, I suggest we ask before snooping through her things...
Velouria	Huh. That's why you think I'm the one who stole the Orbs?
Keaton	Well, it's not that you're a suspect... I mean, I believe you! I know you're not a bad kid!
Alfonse	I don't want to be suspicious of my allies either, but...I need to be absolutely sure. We saw you sneaking around earlier... If you let us look around your room, we can put our fears to rest.
Velouria	Hmm... No.
Kaden	What? What do you mean, no?! You understand what this looks like, don't you, Velouria?
Velouria	Like I have things in my room I don't want the whole world to see? Yeah, no, I get it.
Selkie	Don't worry, Velouria! I know all about what's in your room, and I'm sure no one will judge you for it!
Velouria	Ugh... Fine. But only if everyone promises not to touch any of my stuff.
Kaden	All right, in we go! Urp! This might have been a mistake...
Alfonse	I see some rusty old daggers, a few dead birds, a pile of bones from some manner of creature I've never seen... Velouria, what IS all this?
Keaton	I'll tell you what it is... It's AMAZING! Did you collect all this by yourself? There's a whole mountain of treasures in here!
Alfonse	What?! All THIS is...treasure?
Selkie	Yup! To Velouria and Keaton, that is. They tend to collect things we might think are a little weird...
Keaton	Hey, Kaden! Check out this hair ball! I don't know what it is about it, but it's kinda...perfect, right?
Kaden	It certainly is something...
Keaton	I was worried for a second, but this is great! Just what I'd expect from a daughter of mine!
Alfonse	I see... So it was this junk—sorry, these treasures—that Velouria was collecting, then...
Velouria	Yeah, I don't know much about Orbs, but from what I DO know, I'm not interested... But I was worried I might become a suspect if anyone knew I had all this treasure hidden away. That's why I didn't want to show everyone inside my room...
Alfonse	Y-yeah, that's understandable. I don't think you need to worry about being a suspect anymore...
Selkie	Well, I'm glad we got that all cleared up! But...we still don't know who took the Orbs!

Japanese

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The Orb Case - A

English

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Keaton	We're sure we didn't use the Orbs and then forget? They disappear when they're used, don't they?
Alfonse	We didn't have any occasion to spend Orbs during the window of time they went missing. And just to be sure, I double-checked with [Summoner] on that.
Velouria	You know, I saw the owl in—
Selkie	Oh, we already tried that angle. Apparently it wasn't the owl.
Velouria	Oh. Well, never mind, then.
Kaden	Even I, Kaden, the great detective, am stumped! But at least we were able to prove Keaton and Velouria are innocent...
Keaton	Of course we're innocent! We noble wolfskin hate stealing!
Velouria	But the Orbs are still missing, which means there's still a thief somewhere in the castle...
Selkie	Oh, hey! Commander Anna is headed this way! Hello, Commander!
Anna	Ah, perfect. I'm glad I ran into you all. Would you mind helping me carry this? It's so heavy...
Alfonse	What...is that, Commander Anna?
Anna	I'm glad you asked! This is a new kind of semi-portable strongbox I've been developing for market. It protects from fire, water, AND lightning. I call it...the SafeCase! It keeps things safe, just in case!
Velouria	You seem awfully confident... How can you guarantee all that?
Anna	I've run tons of tests! I even put some Orbs inside for some final tests, and they came out completely unharmed!
Alfonse	Wait...
Kaden	You...
Keaton	You just took some Orbs?
Selkie	And put them in your safe thing?
Velouria	And expected no one to notice?
Anna	Umm... Yeah, that's right. Why is everyone looking at me like I'm a criminal? Is there a problem?
Kaden	Care to hear my deductions, my dear Alfonse?
Alfonse	No, that's all right, Kaden. I think I've figured out who the Orb thief was on my own at this point.
Keaton	Well, at least the case of the missing Orbs can now be closed.
Selkie	Yeah, but the ending wasn't as satisfying as I was hoping! I want another case to solve now!
Velouria	I'm shocked we didn't solve this case earlier, to be honest.
Anna	What case? You mean the SafeCase? A-and what do you mean it's solved? ...Am I missing something here?

Japanese

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Keaton: Lupine Collector

Keaton: Lupine Collector - C

English

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Anna	Phew! Another victory down—who knows how many more to go! Good work out there, everyone!
Keaton	The enemy never stood a chance! When we give it all we've got, no one can get in our way!
Sharena	Keaton, I saw you diving in behind the enemy lines. I could hardly keep track of you! It was incredible!
Keaton	You're beginning to understand the strength of the wolfskin, are you? Ha! I was barely even warmed up!
Anna	I believe it! Seems like you've energy to spare. I'm just glad we all made it back safely... Which is what I wanted to talk to you about, Keaton... You weren't sticking to the plan out there, were you... The plan was that you'd wait in the forest to the north—but didn't I see you coming in from the south?
Keaton	Er, well, you see... What happened was that, umm... I went with my gut instead! It seemed like that would be for the best! Never let me down before, anyway...
Sharena	Your gut, huh? I see... Sounds like another way of saying it was your beast intuition!
Keaton	Maybe! Listen—I think all that fighting just caught up with me. I'm gonna go take a nap somewhere.
Sharena	Hey! Keaton! Aaaand he's gone... Didn't he say he was barely warmed up and was ready for more? But then he suddenly needed to go nap?
Alfonse	Hmm... Interesting.

Japanese

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Keaton: Lupine Collector - B

English

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Keaton	Hey, Alfonse. Have a minute? Can I ask you something?
Alfonse	Sure, Keaton. Judging by that look on your face, it must be something pretty serious.
Keaton	Yeah, I wanted to talk about that battle the other day... I want you to know I didn't just ignore the plan. I TRIED to follow the strategy, but I somehow lost track of my position and ended up behind enemy lines.
Alfonse	What? But I thought you said you were following your gut...
Keaton	That's what it felt life. I tried to go to the northern woods as planned... but I still ended up in the south!
Alfonse	So...you got lost?
Keaton	No, no. I know when I'm lost—not that it ever happens... My instinct was just off, that's all!
Alfonse	Oh, OK... Your instinct was off, so you got lost. Understood.
Keaton	Hmph. Anyway... You don't happen to know of a way to keep instincts properly honed, do you?
Alfonse	Oh, so you're looking for a way to keep yourself from getting lost? Hm... I'll ask around for some good tips!
Keaton	Really? You'd do that for me? Er, I mean...it's not a dire situation or anything like that, of course. I just figured, if there WERE some good methods, I might as well test them out. Y'know—just for fun!
Alfonse	The way your tail is wagging all over the place says it all, Keaton.
Alfonse	I can't guarantee I'll find anything helpful, but I'll do my best for you!
Keaton	Amazing! Thank you!

Japanese

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Keaton: Lupine Collector - A

English

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Alfonse	OK, Keaton. The best tip I came up with for not getting lost is to closely study a map of the area before battle. I have a map of Askr here... Would you like to borrow it?
Keaton	A map, huh? Yeah, I guess that could work, but... I'm not sure I'll have time to look down at a map once I'm face to face with our foes on the battlefield...
Alfonse	Fair enough... What about using the sun and stars to figure out which direction you're headed? You can use the sun during the day, and at night, you can use the stars. Wolfskin like you have incredible eyesight, right? That kind of thing would probably be easy for you!
Keaton	Yeah, that could work, but...what if it's rainy or cloudy? I won't be able to see the sun or stars, will I?
Alfonse	Hm. I suppose you're right. You could try leaving yourself a trail, so you can follow it back to where you started... I've heard of someone escaping a bewitched forest using that trick... All thanks to a bread-crumb trail!
Keaton	What?! They left a whole trail of food behind them? What if someone followed them and ate their trail?
Alfonse	W-well, you don't HAVE to use bread crumbs to mark your trail...
Keaton	Still, I'm not sure any of these methods are going to work for me. Sorry, Alfonse, I know you went to a lot of trouble coming up with all those ideas for me...
Alfonse	I'm sorry none of them have been helpful so far! I'll try to come up with other ideas that might work for you.

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Keaton: Lupine Collector - S

English

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Alfonse	Hey Keaton! I have a solution for you thanks to [Summoner]!
Keaton	Really? You two came up with a good way for me to avoid getting lost? Let me hear it, then!
Alfonse	OK. From now on, whenever you go into battle, just make sure one of us is there at your side! That ought to solve your problem! Even if you TRY to take a wrong turn, we'll be there to set you straight.
Keaton	That's actually a really good plan... I'm impressed! There's no way I'll get lost now!
Alfonse	And if we start by assuming we'll be acting together, we should be able to strategize accordingly, no problem!
Keaton	Well, I guess that's how it'll be, then... I suppose I'll just have to get used to having the two of you around. Personally, I'm not sure why it's a problem for me to just get wild and dig in behind enemy lines, but OK...
Alfonse	You can try to sound glum all you want, Keaton, but the wagging of your tail is telling a different story.
Keaton	Just get ready for the next battle... Brace yourself for seeing everything a wolfskin is capable of!
Alfonse	I can hardly wait!
Keaton	With you keeping me on track, I'll be even better than before! Just watch— I'll be unstoppable! Ah-roooooo!

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Velouria: Wolf Cub

Velouria: Wolf Cub - C

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Selkie	Ah! There you are, Velouria! I've been looking all over for you. I brought you something awesome!
Velouria	Busy as always, I see... What's this so-called awesome something, then? Must be a...dust bunny? Or...a shed snake skin? Maybe an old shoe?
Selkie	Whaaat are you talking about? Ew! It's nothing like ANY of that! It's...some pretty flowers! There are tons of them blooming all around the castle, so I gathered some up for myself. Aren't they pretty? You should have one too, Velouria! Here!
Velouria	Er, uhh... Thank you?
Selkie	If I find more pretty flowers, I'll make sure you get some. In fact, I'm gonna go look for some right now!
Velouria	Selkie, wait. I don't— Oh. She's gone already. That was fast. Hmm... "Pretty flowers", huh? Hmph.

Japanese

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Velouria: Wolf Cub - B

English

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Velouria	Sharena, can I ask you something?
Sharena	Of course! You can always ask me whatever's on your mind.
Velouria	Well, I want to know who decides what "pretty" is... Who gets to say what's pretty and what's not?
Sharena	Oh, uh... Hm! Good question!
Sharena	I think it comes down to what you value. If you think something's pretty, then it is! That's how I feel, anyway.
Velouria	But what if everyone says something is pretty but you don't think it is? Would you be wrong?
Sharena	I don't think so! Everyone is different, so everyone has their own taste for what they find pretty.
Velouria	Hm. Thank you for your help. I think I know what I have to do now. Sorry to bother you with such a weird question... Bye.
Sharena	Er, OK, bye! Velouria seemed oddly worried about something... I hope she's all right.

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Velouria: Wolf Cub - A

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Sharena	Ah—finally found her! Hey, Velouria!
Velouria	Hi, Sharena. What is it?
Sharena	Last time we spoke, you seemed worried about something, and that made ME worried. So...are you OK?
Velouria	Oh, Sharena... You're so sweet! I can see why the people of Askr love you.
Sharena	Wh-what? I was just trying to offer any help I could... We're comrades and friends, after all!
Velouria	Well, if you really want to help... Here. Take a look at this, and tell me what you think...
Sharena	Wow! That's one pretty flower! Is there something special about it I should know?
Velouria	Not exactly. Selkie gave it to me. She's been giving me one every day lately, actually...
Sharena	Well, it's a great flower. The color is so vivid, just looking at it makes me feel a little more at ease.
Velouria	You and Selkie both... But for me, not so much. I can't seem to see it as pretty, no matter how I try.
Sharena	Really?
Velouria	I think things like hair balls and bat wings are pretty... Even some types of poisonous weeds are nice! But when it comes to what everyone else thinks is pretty... I just don't see things like other people do! I thought maybe there was something wrong with me since I can't agree with everyone on what's pretty...
Sharena	Oh, there's nothing wrong with you, Velouria! You can value things in whatever way feels right to you!
Velouria	But that's no good either. Selkie gave me this thing she thinks is pretty, but to me, it's just a boring old flower. I feel bad that I can't appreciate the gift she clearly cares so much about.
Sharena	Oh. I see...

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Velouria: Wolf Cub - S

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Sharena	Hey, Velouria! So about our talk the other day...
Velouria	What about it?
Sharena	Well, I thought about it some more, and I don't think you need to force yourself to find flowers pretty. After all, you DO appreciate that Selkie is giving you flowers, right? It's that attitude that's important!
Velouria	Oh... All right.
Sharena	Listen—Selkie gave you something she found pretty, right? Flowers may not be your thing, but the feelings behind why she gave you the flowers are still reaching you. And that's what's important, if you ask me! Even if you value different things, you still care for each other! Those flowers are a sign of how much Selkie cares about you!
Velouria	Well, then...I should react to the thought behind a gift. Selkie's feelings are more important than whether I find flowers pretty. I should have been more thankful...
Sharena	There are tons of Heroes here. Each one has their own ideas, but they all respect what each other values. Sure, we're all fighting for peace, but each of us has our own ideas about what peace looks like. We're all just trying to secure some peace in the best way we know how... As long as you want to fight for a peaceful future, you'll have no trouble fitting in around here! So please, Velouria, follow your heart's own desire. And don't worry about it matching anyone else's.
Velouria	Thank you, Sharena. It's...relieving to hear that.
Sharena	Everyone is different, and that's just fine! That's what the Order of Heroes is all about!
Velouria	In that case, since you've been so helpful, I want to give you my most cherished treasure in the world... It's my collection of assorted gecko eyes! Aren't they pretty? Try one! The way they pop is to die for!
Sharena	I...appreciate the gesture, Velouria... But I can't let you give me something so—urp...clearly important to you!

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Kaden: Kitsune Braggart

Kaden: Kitsune Braggart - C

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Anna	Hm? What's with this crowd? Seems like they're all excited about something...
Sharena	Looks like they're all gathering around Kaden! I've heard people say his tail is super soft... Maybe he was letting people touch it and a crowd formed?
Anna	I see. That explains the crowd... But there are some brawny Heroes mixed in there too...
Sharena	The draw of a tail that fluffy is irresistible to people of all kinds, it seems!
Anna	Hmm... Fluffy... Irresistible appeal... Aha! I just got an idea!
Anna	Pardon me, Kaden, but could I trouble you for a moment of your time? It's a small business matter...
Kaden	OK, Commander Anna! Are you sure you haven't stopped me just to touch my tail though?
Anna	Well, that's not why—I mean, it IS related to your tail—but...since you're offering... May I touch it?
Kaden	Of course! Touch it as much as your heart desires.
Anna	In that case... Wow! It's so...fluffy! I feel like I've been transported to a world of warm, fuzzy clouds! It's...even fluffier than I expected. Now I understand why such a crowd would have gathered!
Kaden	Heh! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Anna	Now that I've felt it, I HAVE to do this... Kaden, I wanted to talk to you about this idea I have.
Kaden	All right? What's your idea, then?
Anna	I want to create pillows that replicate the fluffiness of your tail! If I can replicate the cozy softness, they'll be a huge hit! My plan is to find a material I can use to match the texture, but it won't be easy...
Kaden	Hmm... I don't mind you trying, but... a kitsune tail is an extraordinary thing, so it will be quite difficult to replicate.
Anna	No matter! I swear I'll replicate that fluffiness—or my name isn't Anna!

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Kaden: Kitsune Braggart - B

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Anna	I've gathered you here to tell you... the alpha version of Codename Fluffy Pillow is ready for testing!
Selkie	Wow! The pillow looks just like a fluffy tail! I'm already impressed.
Velouria	So...is that it?
Anna	Oh, not at all! I want you guys to try touching the pillow, and then tell me what you think about it.
Selkie	No problem! Other than Daddy, I'm the foremost kitsune-tail expert around, so asking me was smart!
Velouria	If you really want to hear what I think, I'll give it a try...
Anna	Yeah! Enough talking about it—get in there and touch that tail! Have I met Kaden's tail's level of fluff?
Selkie	Hmm... It IS soft like Daddy's tail... But Daddy's tail isn't just soft, it feels like it hugs you when you touch it!
Anna	Hmm... I could translate that into a pillow by making it more springy on top of being soft, I think... What about you, Velouria? Do you have any feedback on the pillow?
Velouria	Hm. It doesn't smell like Kaden.
Anna	Well, I didn't use Kaden's actual fur, so that explains that, but... I could try to find a smell similar to Kaden's and bathe the pillow in it! Thank you both! I think I have some good direction for how to improve Codename Fluffy Pillow from here...
Velouria	Happy to help...
Selkie	Same! I can't wait to see the final product... Let me know as soon as it's ready, please!

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Kaden: Kitsune Braggart - A

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Anna	OK, everyone, this is the beta test of Codename Fluffy Pillow. And joining us today, we have Kaden himself!
Kaden	Having felt the tail, it IS super soft... It's almost exactly the same as when I feel my own tail. Even the way it smells is nice and relaxing... What is that scent? Toasted chestnuts maybe?
Anna	Thank you. I put a lot of effort into it. But the quality it's reached is all due to the feedback I got in the alpha test!
Kaden	Well, in all seriousness, the level of softness is incredible. Here, Selkie, you have to try it.
Selkie	Whoa! It's SO soft! I thought it was soft before, but this is really on a whole different level by comparison!
Kaden	Then we agree! It's amazing, Commander Anna. You could definitely sell this.
Anna	Really?! All right! I have a feeling this will be one of the best-selling items I've put out in a while...
Selkie	Yeah, even if it's a little off from Daddy's tail, it'll still sell well, I bet!
Anna	What? It's a little off? Is that what you said?
Selkie	Yeah... It's soft and fluffy, and the scent is good–but it's still not exactly like Daddy's tail.
Anna	Well, the whole selling point for the pillow is that it's a perfect re-creation of Kaden's tail. If you have doubt that it meets that standard, then I can't sell it.
Kaden	Yeah, it might be best to take Selkie's opinion over mine. She's probably the expert on my tail specifically... Just make sure to tell Commander Anna when you figure out what's off about it, OK, Selkie?
Selkie	No problem! Just let me think about it for a bit, and I'll tell you what I come up with...

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Selkie	I think I figured out what's off about Codename Fluffy Pillow, Anna!
Anna	Really? Well, what is it?!
Selkie	Well... One of the main reasons that Daddy's tail is so nice is because it's attached to him!
Kaden	Hm?
Selkie	I mean, it's not just the smell and the feel that make Daddy's tail nice... Is that being around him makes you feel safe and happy!
Anna	So then...everyone loves Kaden's tail because it's attached to Kaden. That isn't something I can copy... Ugh... And here I thought we were on the verge of having a real hit product on our hands!
Kaden	But the beta version of the pillow still felt great, so why not try selling that?
Anna	No! Like I said, the whole selling point of the product was that it'd be a perfect copy of Kaden's tail! If I can't make that happen, I refuse to sell the product.
Kaden	Aw, but you put so much hard work into it... Whatever the case, though, you're welcome to pet my tail any time you like—just let me know.
Selkie	Ooh! Can we pet it right now?
Kaden	This is why I never slack off when it comes to grooming... My tail must always be ready for its fans!

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Selkie	Look who it is—Alfonse and Sharena! What are you guys up to?
Alfonse	Oh, hi, Selkie. We're just doing some weapon and armor maintenance so that all's ready for our next battle.
Sharena	You look like you're in a good mood, Selkie. What are you up to?
Selkie	Oh, I just came from playing with a big group of Heroes! That's one awesome thing about this castle—there are so many Heroes, someone's always happy to play! Plus there are mountain-sized Heroes and Heroes who dance with grace like I've never seen... There are even some Heroes who can transform like I can! It's great!
Kaden	Selkie! I've been looking for you. Didn't we have a plan to train together today?
Selkie	Oh, did we? I'm sorry, Daddy. There are so many fun things to do in this castle—I just want to run around and play all day!
Sharena	I know there are lots of fun things to do, Selkie, but you must keep your promises to Kaden, don't you think?
Kaden	Yeah, what she said! The second I take my eye off of you, you just run off to who knows where... We weren't summoned into this world so we could play, you know. We're here to help restore peace.
Selkie	OK, OK... Then let's go train! It's basically playing anyway, so I don't know what all the fuss is about...
Alfonse	Heh. Everything comes back to playing with Selkie, huh?
Kaden	Well, she is my daughter... I do wish she were a bit more serious, though.

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Selkie	Hey, Alfonse, I want to ask you something...
Alfonse	What is it, Selkie?
Selkie	I was wondering... Are there any other kitsune in this world? There are so many Heroes here, it just seems like there should be some other kitsune!
Alfonse	I can't say I've ever met any kitsune aside from you and Kaden. Not even among our enemies...
Selkie	I see... It just seemed like a possibility, so I had to ask.
Alfonse	To be honest, though, I don't know everything there is to know about the world, so it could be possible!
Selkie	Well, if it is, I hope I get to meet some of them one day!
Alfonse	And don't forget that there might be kitsune from other worlds, and they might be summoned here one day!
Selkie	Oh yeah! I forgot about that! Thanks, Alfonse! I've got some new things to be excited about!

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Kaden	Selkie! Where are you? Can you hear me, Selkie? ...SELLLKIEEEE!!
Alfonse	Hey! Is everything all right, Kaden?
Kaden	Ah, Alfonse! I'm glad you're here. You haven't seen Selkie, have you? I haven't seen her all morning...
Alfonse	Hmm... Now that you mention it, I haven't seen her today, either...
Kaden	Ugh. Where could she have gone? I'm always telling her, over and over, not to just wander off on her own. Back in our world, she tried to go to the kitsune hamlet on her own once. And she got lost, of course... And I've told her countless times to stay within shouting distance, but here I am shouting...
Alfonse	I...might have played a part in her going missing, actually... See, we were talking recently about how it's possible there might be more kitsune in this world besides you...
Kaden	I see. So you think your conversation tickled her curiosity enough that she left to go find more kitsune?
Alfonse	Ugh, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have been so careless with my words...
Kaden	No, no. It's not your fault, Alfonse. Selkie's always wanted to meet other kitsune. See, she grew up in this place called the Deeprealms, isolated. Meeting so many Hereos here must have made her want to meet other kitsune even more.
Alfonse	I'll help you look for her. And I'll ask [Summoner] to help too...
Selkie	Hi, Daddy! Oh, and Alfonse too!
Kaden	Selkie! Where have you been? I've been looking everywhere for you!
Selkie	I'm sorry for worrying you! I just went to pick some flowers...
Alfonse	I'm glad you're all right! We were worried you'd gone looking for other kitsune out there.
Kaden	Right. Next time you leave the castle, Selkie, please tell someone where you're going! ...Promise me?
Selkie	OK, Daddy... I promise. And I'll promise you too, Alfonse! Sorry again for worrying you both... To make up for it, let me give you some of these flowers I picked! Are they the prettiest, or what?

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Selkie	Hey, Alfonse! What a great day today, huh?
Alfonse	Oh, hey, Selkie.
Selkie	Sorry for worrying you before... I would like to meet any kitsune who might be in this world, but... I can already have fun every day as it is so long as I have all the Heroes in the castle to play with!
Alfonse	I'm glad to know you're happy here. And I'm glad that we've become friends.
Selkie	Actually, I went out to pick flowers because Daddy gave me some once, and they made me super happy! I want to make everyone happy like that so we can grow closer, so I went to get some flowers to give people!
Alfonse	I see... That makes sense, I guess.
Selkie	Anyway, I want to grow closer with you too, so...here you go! You get some flowers today too!
Alfonse	Oh! They're very pretty. Thank you! Just looking at them is soothing... I feel like I should do you a favor now... Is there anything I can do?
Selkie	Yeah! Could you...scratch behind my ear? There's this spot that I just can't get at the right angle... But really, letting me stay here and help out—and giving me a place to play with all the Heroes—is enough!
Alfonse	I'm happy you're here too, Selkie... And I'm excited we get to work and play together!
Selkie	When it comes to play, just leave it to me! I've got to repay you for helping make my time here so fun, after all!

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Story
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In other languages

Language	Name
Japanese	消えたオーブの謎
German	Der Sphärendieb
Spanish (Europe)	Robo de orbes
Spanish (Latin America)	Robo de orbes
French	Le vol d'orbes
Italian	Il kitsune in giallo
Traditional Chinese (Taiwan)	寶珠消失之謎
Portuguese	Cadê os orbes?