The Void Within: Plot Dialogue

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The Void Within; Plot Dialogue

During the plot their were certain instances where dialogue took place off the comic pages that were released. Below is an account of each dialogue that took place throughout the plot.

Chapter 1

June 27, 2024

June 27, 2024 Dialogue (First Council Meeting Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Queen Fyora	A council of this magnitude is unprecedented, but we have an urgent matter to attend to. There is more to this than just a rift opening in our sky…
King Altador	As King Skarl here can attest, the widespread reports of shopkeepers turning irreversibly grey and losing motivation to maintain their shops have escalated… now leaving an entire land devoid of colour.
King Skarl	All of Meridell turned Grey overnight! Even my top soldiers, Jeran and Tor, had their strength so sapped from the greyification they could barely lift a sword. I myself can hardly eat these days. And none of the hundreds of paintbrushes I tried could change me!
Queen Amira	Are you why those things are so expensive?
Emperor Yun	A colour that can’t be changed? That’s unheard of!
Queen Nabile	Especially one that debilitates the Neopet after they are painted. Could this grey colour we are dealing with be imbued with some type of magic?
King Hagan	These covert grey attacks started shortly before that hole in the sky appeared. Surely, they are connected.
King Kelpbeard	Sounds to me like someone is laying the groundwork for an invasion…
King Jazan	We should prepare for that possibility. What concerns me is how they pulled it off. An entire land greyed out overnight, the entire populace left in a weakened state…
Queen Fyora	I believe we are dealing with formidable magic indeed. And likely an adversary who should not be underestimated…
King Altador	Could it be our fallen founder? Finally emerging from the shadows after all these years?
King Hagan	Doubtful. This persistent grey doesn’t seem like any magic we’ve seen her use before.
Queen Amira	Perhaps the return of another former foe then… Can we be absolutely certain Dr. Sloth is still secured within the Space Faerie’s Token?
Queen Fyora	I checked some time ago, and Mira has seen no signs of the not-so-good Doctor’s return. However, to be safe, she agreed to investigate some of his old haunts across the solar system just to be sure that none of his followers have set one of his schemes into motion.
King Roo	That rules him out! Any other guesses?
Lord Darigan	Well, I have firsthand experience with malevolent forces that are still roaming Neopia unchecked.
King Skarl	How dare you!
Lord Darigan	I was referring to the phantasmal calamities that poisoned the mind of my trusted general. However, if the shoe fits…
Queen Amira	Please! Our first step should be determining exactly what we are dealing with.
Emperor Yun	I concur. We need more information. To better understand what is happening, and how to fix it.
King Altador	I had the very same thought, which is why I enlisted Altador’s resident magic authority to help us shed some light on this matter. Jerdana will be working closely with Dr Landelbrot to investigate the cause of the rift and greying out of Neopians.
Jerdana	Neither Fyora nor myself are familiar with this magic, so we have the Library Faerie searching through her records to see if anything matches. We could be dealing with ancient sorcery from a long-forgotten age of Neopia.
Dr. Landelbrot	Or perhaps, from an entirely different planet altogether! Based on the unusual frequencies of the gravitational waves Scintilly detected emerging from the rift in the sky, whatever world lies on the other side of that rift operates vastly differently from our own. Why their laws of physics alone might seem paradoxical to us!
Jerdana	Keep in mind these are all just theories. Until we gather enough concrete data, we can’t be sure what we are dealing with.
King Hagan	I assume you two have a plan in mind for uncovering more details about this enigmatic rift?
Jerdana	That we do. Since the rift appeared, Neopians across the globe have reported seeing strange fizzling pieces of an otherworldly substance leaking through the breach. Although they seem to dissipate after 24 hours, Dr. Landelbrot here has been working on a specialised container capable of storing these mysterious fragments for an extended period of time so that we can better study them.
Dr. Landelbrot	Indeed! It took some trial and error, but by reinforcing glass with layers of transparent deepsea polymers that can withstand incredible pressures, I was able to fabricate a chamber that should keep these energy fragments contained for experimentation.
Jerdana	We’ve been referring to these fragments as “void essence” due to their mysterious nature and murky appearance. However, we will need much more before we can make any real headway on our tests.
Queen Fyora	How much of this void essence will we need to collect?
Dr. Landelbrot	For an in-depth analysis of such a foreign substance, we will need to accumulate vast amounts of it so that we can properly test it repeatedly under controlled conditions. It’s difficult to quantify exactly how much with so many unknown variables…
Jerdana	So, essentially, we are going to need A LOT of it.
Queen Amira	The citizens of Sakhmet have always come together to support each other during times of crisis. Could we ask the public to assist us?
Dr. Landelbrot	Now that is an intriguing idea… The rift does seem to be spewing void essence across all of Neopia, so appealing to the masses may be the most efficient way to collect as much as possible.
King Kelpbeard	If we collect enough, could we use it to create a weapon to defend ourselves?
King Roo	Or a game? To cheer us up!
Queen Fyora	First and foremost, is it safe? Do we know if this essence could harm Neopians?
Jerdana	Although we can’t discern much from the rapidly dissipating void essence the good Doctor provided me with, I am confident that it will not pose a threat to any Neopians.
King Hagan	How can you be certain that we don’t need any type of special equipment to handle them?
Jerdana	Because they aren’t meant to be in our world. Thus, they can’t persist here for long.
Dr. Landelbrot	Precisely! This void essence seems to be nothing more than runoff, bits of extra energy leaking through whatever that rift is into our world that dissipates soon after arrival.
Jerdana	Dissolving fast as snowflakes in Moltara.
Dr. Landelbrot	Which is why we needed the Void Essence container! The particles need a vessel to keep them tied to Neopia.
Jerdana	So even if these particles were somehow harmful, they and any magic with them is dissolving faster than they could affect any Neopians. Additionally, I will use shielding enchantments to ensure Dr. Landelbrot is able to experiment on them under safe conditions.
No Speaker	Moment of reflective silence
King Altador	Your meticulous efforts are appreciated Jerdana. As are yours Dr. Landelbrot! It seems your explanations have quelled our fears.
King Skarl	Humph, so now that the experts are focused on the hole in the sky, who’s going to get this grey off of me?
Queen Fyora	Worry not King Skarl, I’ve already sent for some help with our colour conundrum. I suspect we will need some fresh faces to rise to this challenge…

July 1, 2024

July 1, 2024 Dialogue (Faerieland Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Tavi	Thought I might find you here.
Baelia	Oh! I’m sorry Tavi… I just-
Tavi	No need to be sorry. Trouble sleeping again?
Baelia	I never feel more awake than when my head hits the pillow. Soon as I close my eyes, my brain decides to worry about everything in existence.
Tavi	Well, you’ve been that way since I’ve known you. Did you have bad dreams… before…
Baelia	Ehm, well-
Naia	Baelia! Tavi! So sorry to intrude so late, but this couldn’t wait until morning.
Baelia	Naia! What’s the matter?
Naia	I’m not entirely sure! But it’s very strange. Unnatural even! They won’t change colours anymore!
Tavi	Woah! It’s okay, Naia, just take a deep breath.
Naia	You’re right. Apologies, this whole situation really has me all wound up.
Baelia	What’s going on Naia?
Naia	You may have heard, but recently, Neopets across the globe have been painted grey while they slept. And now all of Meridell lost colour in the dead of the night while a rift opened up in the sky!
Baelia	Grey?
Tavi	Lost colour?
Naia	Yes! Which is strange in and of itself, but the most mystifying part is… this grey colour, I can’t change it!
Baelia	Even with the Rainbow Fountain?
Naia	Not a bit! No matter how many times we try, the Rainbow Fountain can’t seem to wash off that grey colour…
Tavi	How is that possible?
Naia	It shouldn’t be! I’ve never seen a colour that couldn’t be changed by the Rainbow Fountain. It can return colour to anyone! Well, except for…
Baelia	…a grey faerie.
Naia	Yes, well... I’m sorry Baelia. I know this is an uncomfortable subject for you. It’s just I had no idea where else to turn.
Baelia	What use would I be? I wouldn’t even know where to start.
Naia	A council of Neopian leaders has already been called together and they have Dr Landelbrot investigating the rift in the sky. However, when I asked about how to rid us of this stubborn grey, Fyora herself suggested turning to you!
Baelia	Fyora? I hate to let her down… and I really do wish I could help you, but I can’t even help myself. We’ve been trying for years now, but here I am. Still grey…
Tavi	Supposedly, only a new name can lift the curse that Jennumara placed on her long ago. But, no matter how many names I try calling her…
Baelia	Still grey.
Tavi	Well, maybe this mystery is just what we need! If we can find a way to recolour the Neopians who turned Grey, it might help you too.
Baelia	Nothing else has been working…
Tavi	Come on Baelia, let’s at least try to help.
Baelia	I suppose we couldn’t make things worse…
Naia	Really? That would be wonderful. Something tells me you two are the right ones for the job!
Tavi	I’ll start packing! If we leave now, we can be passing through Brightvale in a few days!
Baelia	Sounds like an awful lot of walking to me…
Tavi	Come on, it’ll be fun! You’ll see, we’ll be in Meridell in no time.
Baelia	Well, you have been trying to get me to hike with you for years…
Tavi	That’s right! And you can’t flake on this one, Queen Fyora’s orders!
Baelia	Okay, okay! I guess I could stand to get out of the house.
Tavi	That’s the right attitude! Come on, let’s get packing!

Chapter 2

July 14, 2024

July 14, 2024 Dialogue (Meeting Nyx Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Tavi	Hey, you! Did you just save me?
Nyx	*Staring at her hand*
Baelia	Um, excuse me… But who are you?
Nyx	I’m… Nyx. Sorry, but… Can I ask you where I am?
Tavi	Brightvale. Or at least I think it is… It’s not very bright right now, is it?
Nyx	Bright…vale? Never heard of it.
Juni	*Whine*
Nyx	That’s not important. Are there any doctors around here? My friend is hurt and I—
Tavi	Not around here, but maybe we can try the Healing Springs. Marina always knows what to do…
Baelia	I don’t know, Tavi… Those don’t look like normal injuries to me. Even Marina might not be able to help here…
Tavi	Maybe you’re right. He looks like he’s covered in the same stuff that’s in that weird floating space hole over Neopia. Wait, wasn’t Dr. Landelbrot researching that?.
Baelia	And the Council of Leaders, too. Queen Fyora was worried about it…
Nyx	Council of Leaders, huh…? Okay. I’m going to the Council and this Dr. Ladle-bot guy, and then I’m going back to Neopia Central to find my brother. Thanks for your help.
Tavi	Wait! You can’t just go alone. Do you even know where Altador is?
Nyx	Altador? I’m not familiar with that land either... but I’ll manage.
Tavi	No offence, but you didn’t even know we were in Brightvale. Come on, I’m an explorer, so I’ll make sure we all get to the Council and Dr. Landelbrot nice and quick. And you can use your, um… space magic or whatever it is to protect us!
Baelia	…
Nyx	*Sigh*... Fine. Let’s go, then.

July 18, 2024

July 18, 2024 Dialogue (Refreshments Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Tavi	Everyone all right? Anyone hungry? Thirsty? I’ve got a thermos full of tea if you want it.
Baelia	No thank you…
Nyx	No, I’m okay. I just want to focus on getting where we’re going.
Juni	*Whine*
Tavi	Aw, the little guy’s thirsty. Hold on a second everyone, let me get him some tea.
Juni	Yip!
Tavi	*Pours tea* There you go. Drink up!
Nyx	Huh. He likes it. He’s usually so picky.
Tavi	That’s because it’s one of my special blends. By the way, what’s his name?
Nyx	Juni. Juniper.
Tavi	It’s nice to meet you, Juni.
Juni	Yip yip.
Nyx	Huh… I think he likes you. He must be sicker than I thought.
Tavi	What’s that supposed to mean?
Nyx	Sorry, I didn’t mean it like that. It usually takes him a bit to warm up to strangers. But when he does, he’s just the friendliest little guy. Aren’t you, Juni?
Juni	Yip yip…
Tavi	Oh… well then I’ll take that as a compliment!

Chapter 3

August 7, 2024

August 7, 2024 Dialogue (Luxinia's Abilities Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Queen Fyora	I summoned Luxinia before this recent predicament came to pass because I felt her powers could be of great assistance to us.
Queen Amira	No offence Queen Fyora, but how is a Light Faerie supposed to help us here?
Queen Fyora	Luxinia possesses a unique power beyond that of just light. You see, she can intertwine herself with emotional waves and not only feel but experience their thoughts and memories.
King Jazan	How can that be?
Queen Fyora	I admit I was surprised as well when she told me of her odd experiences in the past, but there have been instances of faeries developing their own personal powers outside of their element. Apologies Luxinia, you know your abilities better than I do, why don't you explain them?
Luxinia	Oh, of course, my Queen. You see, similar to controlling light waves, I can interact with the emotional waves of not only individuals but objects as well if they have been in contact with that of a strong emotion…
Queen Fyora	With the state the world is in at the moment, I felt her unique gift would be a considerable asset in investigating any situations such as the ones we have found ourselves in now. Additionally, I can confirm that these two newcomers are the ones whom I saw within Orion’s visions back during the Month of Celebrating. The ones I informed you about when we first assembled this council. I do not expect this information to sway you towards trusting them. In fact, it may do the very opposite, that is why I call for Luxinia’s power to be used upon them and let her findings determine our next steps. What do you say?
...	Collective murmurs of agreement
King Skarl	I still don’t like them being in here, but I can see you have convinced the rest of the council for the time being. So very well, let us proceed with your plan

August 14, 2024

August 14, 2024 Dialogue (Council Decision Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
King Skarl	What? What do you see?!
Luxinia	They have been through so much…trapped in a dark strange place…how terrible. S..sorry I mean, I found no deception in what she has said and can sense her intentions are true.
Queen Fyora	Very well then, I move for us to bring in this pair and allow Dr. Landelbrot and Jerdana to treat them.
King Skarl	Hold on now; this doesn’t prove that their ailment is entirely safe, though! It could still spread or mutate, or who knows what!
Queen Fyora	I understand your concern, but since they seem to hold no ill will towards us and are the only ones with experience with how this ailment works I think it would be best to move forward with this plan.
Queen Nabile	And just look at them Skarl! They need our help!
King Altador	Agreed. Furthermore, their ailment and experience with the void could hold invaluable information about what is happening.
Queen Fyora	Well said! They are the best connection we have to the Void.
King Skarl	I still think the dangers outweigh the-
Queen Fyora	AHEM. I would think you of all of those in this room would understand their predicament. Wasn’t it just you whom others did not want to allow to stay due to your own current…gloomy condition?
King Skarl	*grumbles* Very well, if the rest of the council concedes then so do I.
Dr. Landelbrot	I shall start working on a solution immediately. I will need you to tell me exactly how you were able to make the device on your arm though.
Nyx	It wasn’t me. Like I said before, Juni here made it…I was passed out at the time so I have zero clue how he did so.
Dr. Landelbrot	You mean that Faellie you are holding built the device that stopped an ailment no one here has ever seen before???
Nyx	I…I know how it sounds but he’s no ordinary petpet…he was technically ranked above me at Virtupets Delivery Co.
Dr. Landelbrot	I have many questions! But most of them must wait. Come, we must start looking into how the device works at once!

Chapter 4

August 19, 2024

August 19, 2024 Dialogue (Voidworks Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Dr. Landelbrot	At last, we have enough void essence! Wrench please!
Nyx	Please Doctor. Please save Juni.
Dr. Landelbrot	I believe we are closing in, but this void dampening process is highly complex… Wrench!
Scintilly	Bzzzt. Wrench incoming. Estimated arrival in 3 seconds.
Dr. Landelbrot	Almost there… Not quite… Confound it! Although it pains me to admit it, I may require a fresh pair of eyes to help me finish initialization.
Scintilly	Bzzzt. Technology is beyond our scope. Requesting assistance from outside operators…

August 28, 2024

August 28, 2024 Dialogue (Kiko Lake Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Baelia	Nyx!
Tavi	Juni!
Luxinia	Glad to see you are both well!
Queen Fyora	We have no time for pleasantries. Kiko Lake and all its inhabitants have been attacked. Its colour drained…
King Altador	It is as we feared… Clearly, this threat looms over more than just a handful of lands. No, this is an act of war on all of Neopia.
Queen Fyora	Based on their trajectory, we believe they are heading towards Neopia Central.
Nyx	Neopia Central!
Juni	Yip?
Queen Fyora	Many of the Defenders of Neopia are now grey, and the rest are battling the shades in Meridel and Brightvale. Baelia, we need your help, you may be the only one who can stop this grey.
Baelia	I… I…
Tavi	Don’t worry B, I’ll be right beside you!
Luxinia	And she will have my support, my queen.
Queen Fyora	Nyx, Juni? What of you?
Nyx	I’m here to find my brother. Whatever it takes.
Juni	Yip!
Queen Fyora	I see… And where did you last see him?
Nyx	We had a small hovel in Neopia Central, across the way from Uni’s clothing. His name is Ozzy. He’s small, shy, and always scared. Adorable actually… I have to get back to him as soon as possible. He hasn’t heard from me in weeks… He must be worried sick.
Queen Fyora	We will find him, but for now, we must concentrate on the safety of Neopia. Your experience with the void could prove invaluable. Help us defend the people of Neopia Central first, including your brother, and you have my word that we will help you find him once the dust settles.
Nyx	….Deal.
Tavi	Guess that makes us a team, eh?
Juni	Yip yip!
Queen Fyora	Excellent. Our Walein friend here will take you to Neopia Central. Due to an accident at the lab ray, he’s grown enormous. Not what we were intending, but useful nonetheless. Please, leave at once.
Walein	OoooOoOoOooooOoooOooo
Tavi	Somehow, enormous still seems like an understatement!
Luxinia	Walein! So wonderful to see you again.
Baelia	And he’s, um… safe to ride?
Luxinia	You’ve nothing to fear! Despite his size, Walein here is a huge softie.
Nyx	Let’s get moving. If Neopia Central is next, we need to get there as soon as we can.

Chapter 6

October 8, 2024

October 8, 2024 Dialogue (Supply Run Dialogue)
Speaker	Dialogue
Tavi	Did the Healing Potion work?
Luxinia	Hard to tell... She is still unconscious, but her breathing has steadied.
Tavi	Baelia? Baelia? Hey, B, can you hear me? Come on, wake up!
Luxinia	Please be careful Tavi. She’s been through a lot…
Tavi	I know but…
Luxinia	You’re a good friend, Tavi. And I know Baelia knows this too. I can feel something stirring in her… Something warm. I think she knows you’re worried.
Tavi	Oh, thank goodness…
Luxinia	But she needs to rest now. I think we all do.
Nyx	What are you… talking about…? I’m fine…
Tavi	I think you’re right, Lux. We’ll need to set up a proper camp for that, though… So that settles it! I’m going to go into those woods and get us what we need for a good old-fashioned campfire and some nice, hearty snacks.
Luxinia	You mean… into the dark, spooky Haunted Woods?
Tavi	You bet I do. You coming?
Luxinia	Um… I think maybe I’ll stay here and look after Baelia.
Tavi	Good idea. All right then, who else is with me? Nyx, Juni?
Juni	Yip!
Nyx	Zzz…
Tavi	Good. She’s finally resting. Looks like it’s just you and me then, buddy.
Juni	Yip yip!