T Corp. Class 2 Collection Staff - Rodion
Haah... I can't believe I'm wasting my time on this gross-colored meat. Makes me wish I'd never seen color growing up.
| HP | 86.0 + (2.96*lvl) |
| DEF |
| Trigger | Dialogue |
|---|---|
| Identity Acquisition | Haah... I can't believe I'm wasting my time on this gross-colored meat. Makes me wish I'd never seen color growing up. |
| Morning Greeting | Just another day, huh. ... Still, good morning. Here's hoping today'll bring something new. |
| Afternoon Greeting | Is it still noon? Whew, what a slow day. Y'know, I thought I'd be living in a bit more special time by now. But... given this boring, tedious life, I guess I've still got a ways to go. |
| Evening Greeting | The longer I stay in T Corp., the more I enjoy the night. Wanna know why? When the light of day fades... heh, this world of deep sepia becomes slightly more tolerable. |
| Chatter #1 | Mind calling me over in places with color, Dante? I can't get a clear view of your world through this opaque window, but... it makes me feel better. |
| Chatter #2 | This place is more hierarchical than it looks. The cocky higher-ups just can't take good-faith criticism, know what I mean? What a bunch of crybabies. Well, my current partner and boss is a bit more flexible, though. Hope I get assigned to people like her more often. |
| Chatter #3 | I'm a Time Collector, but... if someone owes a lot of Time Tax, or if they're some big shot, they usually send the higher-ranking Staff after them. And if they broke a Taboo... well, they send the Taboo Hunters after them. So I guess all I do are some stop-and-searches, patrols for unregistered inventions, and... yeah, I guess I'm saddled with all the busywork. |
| Post-Uptie Chat 1 | T Corp. gives an additional monthly time allowance to T Corp. Collector standard-issue timepieces. This is supposed to give us some extra time to use when taking down tax evaders. Hm? Oh, it's nowhere near enough, of course. I heard that higher Class staff are given a lot more time, but... oh well. I guess it'll have to come out of my own pocket watch for now. |
| Post-Uptie Chat 2 | Hey, don't give me that look. It's simple: I'm just collecting three extra tax hours from them so I can skim a little off the top. Like, that's pocket change. I work hard, so I think I'm pretty justified in taking a little time for myself. C'mon, we're always running out of time too, y'know. |
| Idle | Don't make me wait. My time and your time... aren't worth the same. |
| Uptying | It's pointless to resist. I'll always be one step ahead of you because I'm pulling time from the future. |
| Deployment | How much time will I be robbing from them today, I wonder. |
| Stage Entry | Clocking in. |
| Viewed in Battle | Can ya speak a bit faster? You're literally wasting my time. |
| Commencing Attack | This won't take long. |
| Enemy Stagger | If you lack both the capability and the will to make your payments... |
| Staggered | Ugh... |
| Enemy Killed | ... then I have no choice but to completely drain your time. |
| Death | Ha... ha... so this is how... how it ends...? |
| Check Passed | Haah... As long as I've got time, this is a piece of cake. |
| Check Failed | ... Hey, I didn't have enough time for that. |
| Victory Cry | Well, that took more time than I expected. But someone had to do it. |
| Extra Conditions Fulfilled | Woah... I think that was a pretty good performance, all things considered. I wonder if I'll finally get some recognition. |
| Defeat Wail | We failed this mission, but don't be too hard on yourself. We'll... take our time and try it again. From the start. |
Golden Time - Standoff
Turn End: if this unit's HP is between 16% ~ 20%, instantly heal up to 60% of Max HP, and recover from Stagger. (once per Encounter)
When Clashing against targets with <<((TimeSuspend))Time Moratorium>>, Clash Power +2
Take -10% damage from targets with <<((TimeSuspend))Time Moratorium>>
T Corp. Martial Arts
AMBER x 3
To 1 ally with the fastest Speed: Clash Power +1 when Clashing against targets with 5+ <<((Vibration))Tremor>>
Prepare To Collect
3 - 9
[On Use] Gain +2 <<((Vibration))Tremor>> Count
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+3
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[On Hit] Inflict 1 <<((Vibration))Tremor>>
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+3
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[On Hit] Gain +1 <<((Vibration))Tremor>> Count
[Hit after Clash Win] Inflict +1 <<((Vibration))Tremor>> Count
Prepare To Collect
3 - 9
[On Use] Gain +2 <<((Vibration))Tremor>> Count
[On Use] If target has 6+ <<((Vibration))Tremor>>, Clash Power +1
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+3
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[On Hit] Inflict 1 <<((Vibration))Tremor>>
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+3
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[On Hit] Gain +1 <<((Vibration))Tremor>> Count
[Hit after Clash Win] Inflict +1 <<((Vibration))Tremor>> Count
Prepare To Collect
3 - 11
[On Use] Gain +2 <<((Vibration))Tremor>> Count
[On Use] If target has 6+ <<((Vibration))Tremor>>, Clash Power +1
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+4
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[On Hit] Inflict 1 <<((Vibration))Tremor>>
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+4
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[On Hit] Gain +1 <<((Vibration))Tremor>> Count
[Hit after Clash Win] Inflict +1 <<((Vibration))Tremor>> Count
Prepare To Collect
3 - 11
[On Use] Gain +2 <<((Vibration))Tremor>> Count
[On Use] Clash Power +1 for every 6 <<((Vibration))Tremor>> on target (max 2)
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+4
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[On Hit] Inflict
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+4
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[On Hit] Gain +1 <<((Vibration))Tremor>> Count
[Hit after Clash Win] Inflict +1 <<((Vibration))Tremor>> Count
T Corp. Martial Suppression
3 - 11
[On Use] Gain +2 <<((Vibration))Tremor>> Count
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+4
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[On Hit] Gain +2 <<((Vibration))Tremor>> Count
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+4
T Corp. Martial Suppression
3 - 11
[On Use] Gain +2 <<((Vibration))Tremor>> Count
[On Use] If target has 6+ <<((Vibration))Tremor>>, Clash Power +1
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+4
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[On Hit] Gain +2 <<((Vibration))Tremor>> Count
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+4
T Corp. Martial Suppression
3 - 13
[On Use] Gain +2 <<((Vibration))Tremor>> Count
[On Use] If target has 6+ <<((Vibration))Tremor>>, Clash Power +1
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+5
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[On Hit] Gain +2 <<((Vibration))Tremor>> Count
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+5
T Corp. Martial Suppression
3 - 13
Deal +5% damage for every <<((Binding))Bind>> on target (max 15%)
[On Use] Gain +2 <<((Vibration))Tremor>> Count
[On Use] Clash Power +1 for every 6 <<((Vibration))Tremor>> on target (max 2)
[On Use] Gain +2 <<((Vibration))Tremor>> Count
[On Use]
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+5
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[On Hit] Gain +2 <<((Vibration))Tremor>> Count
[Hit after Clash Win] Inflict +
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+5
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Execute Collections
2 - 14
[On Use] If target has 8+ <<((Vibration))Tremor>>, Clash Power +1
[On Use] Consume 8 <<((Vibration))Tremor>> Count on self to gain Coin Power +1
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+3
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[On Hit] Inflict +2 <<((Vibration))Tremor>> Count
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+3
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[On Hit] Inflict 1 <<((Vibration))Tremor>>
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+3
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[On Hit] Inflict 2 <<((Vibration))Tremor>>
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+3
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[On Hit] Inflict 1 <<((Binding))Bind>> next turn
[On Hit] If this unit is in a <<((TimeRentalTwoPersonality))Borrowed Time>> state, inflict 2 <<((TimeSuspend))Time Moratorium>>
Execute Collections
2 - 14
Deal +5% damage for every <<((Binding))Bind>> on target (max 20%)
[On Use] If target has 8+ <<((Vibration))Tremor>>, Clash Power +2
[On Use] Consume 8 <<((Vibration))Tremor>> Count on self to gain Coin Power +1
[On Use] If target has 8+ <<((Vibration))Tremor>>, Clash Power +
[On Use] Consume 8 <<((Vibration))Tremor>> Count on self to gain Coin Power +1
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+3
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[On Hit] Inflict +
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+3
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[On Hit] Inflict 1 <<((Vibration))Tremor>>
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+3
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[On Hit] Inflict 2 <<((Vibration))Tremor>>
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+3
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[On Hit] Inflict 1 <<((Binding))Bind>> next turn
[On Hit] If this unit is in a <<((TimeRentalTwoPersonality))Borrowed Time>> state, inflict 2 <<((TimeSuspend))Time Moratorium>>
A restaurant in T Corp.
돈키호테 : T Corp.
By the— Behold this glorious piece of steak! 'Tis practically dripping with juice!
The child's coworker cheerfully chomps a mouthful of juicy steak and savors its flavor.
I've got to say, we really chose a great place for lunch.
The other coworker appears just as jolly as he happily wipes his mouth with a napkin.
The food here was, going by the reactions from everyone else, nothing short of delicious.
But... the child was glaring at the piece of steak at the tip of her fork as though she was eyeing something that wasn't even food.
로쟈 : T Corp.
This sucks...
She probably knows that the steak is, if she could bring herself to bite into it, very delicious.
It was simply that the sickly yellow-brown color of the steak did nothing to excite the child's taste buds.
The sepia-monochrome steak inspired nothing but disgust...
... which was very apparent from her repulsed expression.
After staring and poking halfheartedly at the piece of steak, the child let out a deep sigh and put down her fork.
돈키호테 : T Corp.
What is it, Rodya? Thou appeareth quite miffed today.
로쟈 : T Corp.
It's nothing. I just... I guess I just don't have the appetite today.
돈키호테 : T Corp.
Mm~ That is quite the conundrum! Thine work-related stress must be relieved in some way, no? That is why we have chosen this delicious meal to be our vehicle for joy!
돈키호테 : T Corp.
Now, now! Lift thine wine glasses! 'Tis a toast!
로쟈 : T Corp.
... Like, now? It's only midday, though.
돈키호테 : T Corp.
A dash of alcohol in thy bloodstream may help with work efficiency, indeed!
She's not wrong. It ain't like we get a chance for this kinda outing very often, yeah?
Her coworker was right. T Corp. employees of different Classes rarely dined together.
Because they all lived varying hours in a given day, most T Corp. employees preferred to dine with those living in similar time scales.
To dine together without making each other uncomfortable, their only choice was to go to a restaurant under the TT4 Protocol...
... and those restaurants were usually out of low-ranking Staffs' budget ranges.
They chose a place that serves colorless food in hopes of saving a bit of money while indulging as much as they can afford to.
Because this restaurant isn't adorned with the expensive color-returning lamps, its prices are on the more affordable side of things.
로쟈 : T Corp.
Ugh, fiiine. Cheers, alright? Cheers. Let's do a toast.
The child hesitated, then raised her glasses for a toast. She did not want to be the one to ruin this cheery mood, after all.
The brown contents of the wineglass disgusted her still.
She nevertheless tried her best to suppress that look of revulsion from being too apparent.
Of course, it took a lot of effort to maintain that level of composure...
... and the child couldn't stand being there anymore. She rose from her seat.
Her food was still untouched.
Leaving already?
로쟈 : T Corp.
It's the illegal inventions crackdown period, y'know~ I gotta get back to work or I won't make my time quota.
돈키호테 : T Corp.
Hm hm, I did hear that we have been redoubling our regulation enforcement efforts. Try not to overwork thyself!
로쟈 : T Corp.
Ha ha... who knows, maybe I'll nab that promotion soon?
로쟈 : T Corp.
Anyways, see ya around.
Umm, yeah. See you around.
The child departed the restaurant for the Backstreets of T Corp.
Her job today consisted of conducting on-site report verification, contacting the Technology Administration Agency with her findings, and retrieving any and all unregistered inventions.
로쟈 : T Corp.
Alright, we'll be confiscating all of your unregistered inventions. As for your fines...
로쟈 : T Corp.
... According to the updated manuals... aha, it'll be eight hours for each item, which adds up to forty hours. Now cough it up.
... Forty hours?! Wasn't it seven hours per item last time?
로쟈 : T Corp.
The higher-ups raised the fines and tax rates in general, what can I do? ... What's with that look, huh? What, ya wanna take this to the Collections Office and go through each and every single one of these items? Is that what you want?
Well, no. But...
In truth, there weren't any changes made to the Time Tax rates.
The child was just giving him an inflated number to skim a little bit off the top for her personal use.
Embezzlement is a common practice among the lower-ranking, underpaid Collection Staff at T Corp.
They fine people for more than they owe, and take the surplus time for themselves.
Most Citizens of T Corp. already know this, but they simply allow it to happen because they don't want to risk beefing with a Collector, which is usually more trouble than it's worth.
로쟈 : T Corp.
Besides, you should consider yourself lucky that it's me you're dealing with. The other guys would've tried to rip you off for ten hours per item or something ridiculous like that.
…….
로쟈 : T Corp.
Hey, hands off the timepiece.
The child quickly stopped the inventor from reaching the timepiece hanging from his waist.
Even the time-rich can't immediately make use of the abundance of time they have within the same day...
But... if they've already readied and stored enough time the day before, they can accelerate themselves merely by touching their timepieces.
But it wasn't his watch that the inventor was going for.
로쟈 : T Corp.
Is that a tool?!
Well, you know what? You can sod right off. I ain't got the time to spare for one of you Collectors anyway.
That may have been a signal; people holding all kinds of construction equipment slowly emerge from the alleyways of the Backstreets.
Clearly, he wasn't planning to pay the fine anyway.
로쟈 : T Corp.
Oh my! You're a popular one, aren't you?
You take forty hours from me, and I've got to live four-hour days for an entire week. That ain't living at all, lass.
로쟈 : T Corp.
You should be grateful that the four-hour policy even exists.
The child flinched as they began to surround her, but she soon regained her composure and slowly started turning the clockwork on her watch.
The clockwork rattles and turns—and her body begins to shimmer with afterimages.
The T Corp. Collectors' standard issue watch.
Once she depletes all the time that is assigned to her for the mission, she'll have to resort to using her own time.
But the child decided to spend it anyway.
로쟈 : T Corp.
I don't want to waste my precious time on people like you, but... looks like I haven't got a choice.
There is no response.
Well—to be more precise, their response was too slow for her to understand.
The attackers crowd around her, wildly swinging their weapons and tools in her direction, but it's all futile.
Moving in condensed time, even for a brief moment, was more than enough for her to casually avoid every sluggish haymaker, every wild swing her enemies attempted.
With every rapid step she takes, the greater the fear grows on the faces of her enemies.
로쟈 : T Corp.
I know ya can't hear me, but I gotta say my piece.
로쟈 : T Corp.
You'll pay dearly for wasting my time. Oh, just you wait 'till I'm done with ya.