2.7: Studio Encounter.

MC: "He's here, right?"

| Mo Art Studio

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MC: (I sense energy traces behind this door...)

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??: "Who is it? The studio is closed..."

??: "Wait, aren't you the hunter from before?! You..."

MC: "!!!"

Rafayel: "...Move!"

MC: "..."

Rafayel: "..."

MC: "You..."

Rafayel: "Ow ow ow ow ow!"

Rafayel: "Let go! Let go of me!"

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Mo Art Studio: Situated on an island in Whitesand Bay. It is an art gallery and the private art studio of Rafayel, a famous painter. The first floor is the gallery, but it is usually closed to the public. The second floor is Rafayel's home and art studio.

2.8: Coral Stone Mystery.

Rafayel: "I really can't tell if it's destiny or bad karma for us to meet again after two days."

Rafayel: "Anyway, you're not here to check on the fish, are you?"

MC: "You know that I'm a hunter, right? I'm here to deal with the Wanderer problem."

Rafayel: "Oh? I had no idea there was something dangerous at the studio."

Rafayel: "Ah wait... Now I remember. I did hear some weird noises while I was painting earlier."

Rafayel: "It was very ennoying."

Rafayel: "Thomas sent you, huh?"

MC: "Mmm"

MC: (A Wanderer chewing on his canvas...? Could be connected.)

MC: "So where are they?"

Rafayel: "I'm not an animal that can use my ears to locate some prey."

Rafayel: "It's probably downstairs, upstairs, or somewhere else..."

MC: "..."

Rafayel: "In any case, Wanderers are everywhere. Literally. I even heard there's one that's sorta like a lemon. Am I wrong?"

MC: (He likes to talk a lot... Unlike the Rafayel in those magazine interviews...)

MC: "Is that what you use to make your paints?"

Rafayel: "...Thomas let you have it?"

MC: "Other than rocks, do you use anything else that's weird?"

Rafayel: "Well... Nothing is weird if you can get color from it."

MC: "Ahem..."

Rafayel: "...Fine, do mummy bandages count?"

Rafayel: "Different refinement processes don't necessarily produce the same tint of brown, though."

MC: "That's not what I meant. What else is there?"

Rafayel: "You're asked me sooo many questions. Yet you're not here to solve my issues, are you?"

MC: "What are you..."

Rafayel: "I've only used this batch of coral stone pigment for one painting."

2.9: Fiery Blood.

MC: "...So you knew about Raymond. His erratic behavior is related to you?"

Rafayel: "What sort of twisted logic is this? And why are you only thinking about everywhere else? I'm a victim, too."

Rafayel: "Also, that coral stone is mine. Give it to me, now..."

MC: "You're not going to tell me the truth, are you?"

MC: "If your art causes any more problems, it won't be just me next time."

Rafayel: "Really, a hunter can only be patient for three minutes? I wasn't done talking."

Rafayel: "Let me check first. I also would like to know if the problem here is the coral stone."

MC: (...It's hot!)

MC: "!!!"

MC: "Illusions..."

Rafayel: "Well, that explains why I started hearing things right after getting a paper cut."

(Target spotted.)

MC: (Fluctuations...)

MC: "Do you have a lot of valuables here?"

Rafayel: "Depends on who you ask—"

MC: "Answer me."

Rafayel: "Not really."

MC: "Then you should hide, now."

MC: "Leave the Wanderer to me."

Rafayel: "Excuse me? This is my house!"

Rafayel: "You should be the one hiding. Don't damage my treasures!"

2.10: Unfair Deal.

MC: (The Metaflux is stronger... Is it because of Rafayel's blood?)

Rafayel: "Phew, looks like they're all A-OK. The Wanderer was nice enough not to harm them..."

MC: "I see this coral stone is imbued with some Metaflux. Where did you get it?"

Rafayel: "You can't just buy coral stones from the market. I might have bartered with the Sardinian locals. Or maybe..."

MC: "Your memory cannot be that bad..."

Rafayel: "Wanna check my collection log?"

MC: "You have a log?"

Rafayel: "There are millions of colors. Some people even create samples of their own paint."

Rafayel: "...If there's actually a problem with the source, how are you guys gonna deal with it?"

MC: "Investigate. Might have to close off the area."

*Check

Rafayel: "I won't just give it to you for free. Unless..."

Rafayel: "We get an alternative. Coral stones can be found near Linkon City. I was planning to have a look-see."

Rafayel: "It's a shame I got injured today. I can't even lift a paintbrush. I'll be in trouble if I encounter any danger."

MC: "...All right. What do you want?"

Rafayel: "I saw how you fought—quick and precise. That final strikes was unlike anything I've seen before. If you could be my bodyguard..."

MC: "...What?"

Rafayel: "Protect me on our journey together. If we find an alternative, I'll happily give you what's in my hand right now."

MC: "..."

Rafayel: Don't worry, I can wait. Consider this a private commission from yours truly.""

Rafayel: "The door's over there."

MC: (This mission is too important. So... I have no choice but to play along for now...)

MC: "All right, I'll do it. But don't push your luck."

Rafayel: "Great, I'll let you know the time and place."

Rafayel: "My safety is in your hands."