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** He's also especially wary of The Alexandrite, considering them something worse than a witch...
-->'''Alexandrite''': A [[BadassBookworm practitioner of multiple esoteric arts]] including [[FunctionalMagic thaumaturgy]], [[AlchemyIsMagic alchemy]], [[FunctionalMagic and metamerism]]?
-->'''Fedir''': Like I say. Something worse. An ''intellectual''. [[SlowlySlippingIntoEvil You think you are above it all. But study evil long enough...]]
-->'''Alexandrite''': You eventually fall sway to it? Yes, I've heard that many times.
-->'''Fedir''': [[TheseAreThingsManWasNotMeantToKnow There is no other path. Volchymorda has seen things]].
-->'''Alexandrite''': [[NotSoDifferentRemark As have I, Mr. Volchymorda. As have it]].


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-->'''Fedir''': [Grunt] Good. Better to end the way it began.
-->'''Madame Mei''': I quite understand.
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* DeathOfPersonality: Dr. Elsa Reis was once the world's foremost spectrologist, she took a job in Marteau Industries researching matter transportation. When she succeeded in building a door to the Other Side, Marteau pushed her through and locked the door behind her. When the door was reopened... it was Nocturne that come back out, not Dr. Reis.

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* DeathOfPersonality: Dr. Elsa Reis was once the world's foremost spectrologist, she took a job in Marteau Industries researching matter transportation. When she succeeded in building a door to the Other Side, Marteau pushed her through and locked the door behind her. When the door was reopened... it was Nocturne that come came back out, not Dr. Reis.
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** An example is that he flew across several time zones doing a [[ChainOfDeals seroes of deals]] for Ana Sofía just to get her something she needed for her medicine. He didn't even charge her despite his tone being very put out.

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** An example is that he flew across several time zones doing a [[ChainOfDeals seroes series of deals]] for Ana Sofía just to get her something she needed for her medicine. He didn't even charge her despite his tone being very put out.

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* WhatYouAreInTheDark: The Alexandrite is a [[BadassBookworm scholar of the highest degree]] with an appetite for learning that is practically impossible to satisfy. However during a discussion with Jianyi in which he asks them if they would take the Scroll of A Thousand Snows from him to keep it safe, when Jianyi asks that they not read it (as only the master of the Thousand Snow Monastery is allowed to do so), The Alexandrite refuses to take it as they know they wouldn't be able to resist peeking and don't want to betray Jianyi like that.

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* WhatYouAreInTheDark: The Alexandrite is a [[BadassBookworm scholar of the highest degree]] with an appetite for learning that is practically impossible to satisfy. However during a discussion with Jianyi in which he asks them if they would take the Scroll of A Thousand Snows from him to keep it safe, when Jianyi asks that they not read it (as only it, the master of the Thousand Snow Monastery is allowed to do so), The Alexandrite refuses to take it [[EveryoneHasStandards as they know they wouldn't be able to resist peeking reading it and don't doesn't want to betray Jianyi like that.that]].
-->'''Alexandrite''': I have spent years building up the wards around me, Mr. Zhang. [[DeclarationOfProtection Give the scroll to me for safekeeping and your pursuers will never find it, no matter what methods they employ]].
-->'''Jianyi''': [[PromiseMeYouWontX Just promise me one thing. That you won't read it]].
-->'''Alexandrite''': But Mr. Zhang, words are meant to be read!
-->'''Jianyi''': Only the master of Thousand Snows has the right to read this scroll.
-->'''Alexandrite''': I can't believe I'm saying this but if I took it... I could never resist a little peek. This island will be some protection, and [[ItMayHelpYouOnYourQuest I can give you some cantrips]]. That should buy you enough time to get that sword of yours out when they come for you.
-->'''Jianyi''': Then that will have to be enough.
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* WhatYouAreInTheDark: The Alexandrite is a [[BadassBookworm scholar of the highest degree]] with an appetite for learning that is practically impossible to satisfy. However during a discussion with Jianyi in which he asks them if they would take the Scroll of A Thousand Snows from him to keep it safe, when Jianyi asks that they not read it [[note]]As only the master of the Thousand Snow Monastery is allowed to do so.[[note/]], The Alexandrite refuses to take it as they know they wouldn't be able to resist peeking and don't want to betray Jianyi like that.

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* WhatYouAreInTheDark: The Alexandrite is a [[BadassBookworm scholar of the highest degree]] with an appetite for learning that is practically impossible to satisfy. However during a discussion with Jianyi in which he asks them if they would take the Scroll of A Thousand Snows from him to keep it safe, when Jianyi asks that they not read it [[note]]As (as only the master of the Thousand Snow Monastery is allowed to do so.[[note/]], so), The Alexandrite refuses to take it as they know they wouldn't be able to resist peeking and don't want to betray Jianyi like that.

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* NeutralNoLonger: They previously worked freelance for anyone who offered lore and payment, including the [[EvilPaysBetter Banished Court]]. Then the court [[UnderestimatingBadassery tried to stiff the Alexandrite]], the Alexandrite [[MistreatmentInducedBetrayal neglected to correct an "error" for a Court ritual they were translating resulting in several deaths]], the Court tried to assassinate them in retaliation and the Lamplighters swooped in to rescue and recruit them.

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* NeutralNoLonger: They previously worked freelance for anyone who offered lore and payment, including the [[EvilPaysBetter Banished Court]]. Then the court [[UnderestimatingBadassery tried to stiff the Alexandrite]], Alexandrite out of their payment]], the Alexandrite [[MistreatmentInducedBetrayal neglected to correct an "error" for a Court ritual they were translating resulting in several deaths]], the Court tried to assassinate them in retaliation and the Lamplighters swooped in to rescue and recruit them.



* WhatYouAreInTheDark: The Alexandrite is a [[BadassBookworm scholar of the highest degree]] with an appetite for learning that is practically impossible to satisfy. However during a discussion with Jianyi in which he asks them if they would take the Scroll of A Thousand Snows from him to keep it safe, when Jianyi asks that they not read it [[note]]As only the master of the Thousand Snow Monastery is allowed to do so.[[note/]], The Alexandrite refuses to take it as they know they wouldn't be able to resist peeking and don't want to betray Jianyi like that.



* TheOathBreaker: Jianyi fled his home after he stole their greatest treasure.

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* TheOathBreaker: Jianyi fled his home after he stole their greatest treasure.treasure, a manual of advanced combat techniques called the Scroll of A Thousand Snows.



* YouCantGoHomeAgain: As long as Jianyi is in possession of the Manuel that is the Thousand Snow Mountain's greatest treasure and as long as his brother leads them, he can never go home. He laments this fact if he suffers a stress break during a mission.

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* YouCantGoHomeAgain: As long as Jianyi is in possession of the Manuel that is the Thousand Snow Mountain's greatest treasure and as long as his brother leads them, he can never go home. He laments this fact if he suffers a stress break during a mission.



** An example is that he flew across several time zones doing a ChainOfDeals for Ana Sophia just to get her something she needed for her medicine. He didn't even charge her despite his tone being very put out.

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** An example is that he flew across several time zones doing a ChainOfDeals [[ChainOfDeals seroes of deals]] for Ana Sophia Sofía just to get her something she needed for her medicine. He didn't even charge her despite his tone being very put out.
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* GeniusBruiser: Judith is only slightly smaller than [[TheBigGuy Fe]][[MadeOfIron dir]], charges into battle with the equivalent of a 1930s [[SWATTeam S.W.A.T. shield]] that she uses to

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* GeniusBruiser: Judith is only slightly smaller than [[TheBigGuy Fe]][[MadeOfIron dir]], charges into battle with the equivalent of a 1930s [[SWATTeam S.W.A.T. shield]] that she uses to bash and slam with devastating effect and has the technical and practical knowledge to maintain her own advanced equipment, [[ThrowDownTheBomblet build her own bombs]] and burn down multiple buildings without anyone inside getting hurt.

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** At various points in the Hideout, she'll also discuss the [[WhiteMagic Magdalite]] [[ActualPacifist Order]] with Ana Sofía, [[TheMafiya crime bosses with Fedir]], [[WarriorMonk Thousand Snow Mountain with Jianyi]] and get Judith to talk about Trace Marteau's [[MakeItLookLikeAnAccident murder of her]] [[YouKilledMyMother pare]][[YouKilledMyFather nts]].



* TheSocialExpert: As the game goes on, Ingrid is shown not just to be an excellent fighter, but a quick study of both people and organisations and constantly asks questions of the other Agents to learn everything she can about the new world that she is a part of. The majority of methods that she uses to resolve fate and house events often involve calling on a variety of contacts and organisations or manipulating members of the Banished Court.
--> '''Ingrid''': You know the one thing every con artist needs? (...) The lay of the land, The families, the societies, the social circles. Who has power, and what they want. I thought I knew the lay of the land. [[SecretWar Then I met Locke]].



* TheEngineer: Locke states in his notes that Jidth is a "skilled engineer". She also refined the design for the prototype shield that she takes into battle and refuses to let Danys work on it.

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* TheEngineer: {{The Engineer}}/DemolitionsExpert: Locke states in his notes that Jidth Judith is a "skilled engineer". engineer" and during his first conversation with her Locke notes that she has destroyed at least three Marteau industry buildings, including a refinement plant, a weapons lab and a warehouse [[NeverHurtAnInnocent without any employees being hurt]]. She also refined the design for the prototype shield that she takes into battle and refuses to let Danys work on it.it.
* GeniusBruiser: Judith is only slightly smaller than [[TheBigGuy Fe]][[MadeOfIron dir]], charges into battle with the equivalent of a 1930s [[SWATTeam S.W.A.T. shield]] that she uses to



-->'''Ingrid''': I can't help but notice you seem... affected by all this.
-->'''Judith''': I always wondered what it'd be like when I was face to face with Trace Marteau. Now I know.
-->'''Ingrid''': He did something very terrible to you, didn't he?
-->'''Judith''': To my parents.
-->'''Ingrid''': Isn't that the same thing?
-->'''Judith''': ...Yeah. Yeah it is.



* VigilanteWoman: Judith has been on a crusade against Marteau and his people since he had her parents murdered. She did make sure however, that [[NeverHurtAnInnocent no innocent civilians got caught in the crossfire]].

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* VigilanteWoman: Judith has been on a crusade against Marteau and his people since he had her parents murdered.murdered, even managing to kill a squad of his private army that were instructed to shoot her on sight. She did make sure however, that [[NeverHurtAnInnocent no innocent civilians got caught in the crossfire]].

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* TheEngineer: Locke states in his notes that Jidth is a "skilled engineer". She also refined the design for the prototype shield that she takes into battle and refuses to let Danys work on it.



* ItsPersonal: Her parents were inventors who died in an "accident" after leaving Trace Marteau's employment.

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* ItsPersonal: Her parents were inventors who died in an "accident" [[MakeItLookLikeAnAccident "accident"]] after leaving Trace Marteau's employment.employment.
* ShieldBash: Her melee special skills all revolve around using her shield to bash and charge enemies.


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* VigilanteWoman: Judith has been on a crusade against Marteau and his people since he had her parents murdered. She did make sure however, that [[NeverHurtAnInnocent no innocent civilians got caught in the crossfire]].

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* FriendlySniperFriendlySniper: For a professional assassin, Purnima is almost always cheerful and friendly to all of the other agents and allies, including taking watch with Fedir, [[LuxuriousLiquor sharing drinks with]] The Alexandrite and is [[ActuallyPrettyFunny intrigued and amused when she finds out that Danys is working with]] "[[MadeOfExplodium highly unstable ingredients]]" right next to her.
--> '''Danys''': Is this a problem?
-->'''Purnima''': I suppose we'll find out!

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** An example is that he flew across several time zones doing a ChainOfDeals for Ana Sophia just to get her something she needed for her medicine. He didn't even charge her despite his tone being very put out.



* UngratefulBastard: Immediately after being saved he warns the Lamplighters that he will leave them behind if they don't get on the plane.

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* UngratefulBastard: Immediately after being saved he warns the Lamplighters that he will leave them behind if they don't get on the plane. He only says that after after everyone has reached the exit, so it could just be him telling them to hurry up.


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* DoingItForTheArt: She's with the Lamplighters, beyond the fact they saved her life of course, to be able to actually work with the Undrawn Hand.
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* RagtagBunchOfMisfits: Much to Locke's chagrin. The exceptions are [[AscendedFanboy Ana Sofía]] and [[BlackSheep Isaac]].
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-->[[spoiler:'''Fedir''': ''(After sacrificing himself in the Bright Storm)'' [[BadassBoast They will say... No one ever beat Volchymorda...]] [[BlasphemousBoast only God himself could kill me!]] [[DiedLaughing (laughing)]]]]
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* DoesNotLikeMagic: Fedir is highly suspicious of any kind of magic, calling Lateef a demon when Lateef offers to show him a [[ImpossiblyAwesomeMagicTrick disappearing]] [[StageMagician card trick]] (though in Fedir's defense, [[IWasJustJoking Lateef stated that it was witchcraft]] and Fedir is [[SarcasmBlind quite sarcasm-blind]]), and instructs Célestine to stay away from him, while calling her a witch.
-->'''Fedir''': Just do your job and keep your curses away from Volchymorda.


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** She also asks Ana Sofía if she has anything good in her medicine bag. After Ana lists off the medical supplies she has, Purnima says she was hoping for something a bit stronger and Ana offers to use her [[HealingHands hands to perform a Magdalite miracle on her]].
-->'''Purnima''': Marvelous, darling, but I can't bloody well drink your hand, now can I?
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* INeedAFreakingDrink: His response after taking heavy damage in a fight.
--> '''Eddie''': I gotta go talk to some whisky about this.
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* ThatFatalist: What Parnima falls into if she suffers a stress break.

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* ThatFatalist: TheFatalist: What Parnima falls into if she suffers a stress break.
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** A letter found on Jianyi's recruitment mission also indicates that Gap sought to become master of the temple specifically so that he could gain access to their greatest treasure.

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** A letter found on Jianyi's recruitment mission also indicates that Gap Gao sought to become master of the temple specifically so that he could gain access to their greatest treasure.

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* TheGunslinger: It may be the 1930s, but Eddie has more than a few bits of classic {{Cowboy}} in his design. A [[TheFriendlyTexan Texas native who gets on well with most of the other Agents]], his weapons of choice are a [[RevolversAreJustBetter pair of six-shooters]] and his skills tree invokes [[QuickDraw quick draws]], [[ImprobableAimingSkills trick shots]] and [[MoreDakka fanning the hammer]].
** His method for resolving 'The Pride of Bouba Njida' fate event is to march into the hotel lobby that the Harris Group; a band of [[EvilPoacher poachers]] who occasionally work with the Banished Court, are staying in and indulge in a ShowdownAtHighNoon with the ringleader and second-in-command.



* BoxingBattler: Don't let her appearance fool you. Ingrid may look like a classic FemmeFatale from the 1940s, but she's a melee powerhouse that is more than capable of going toe to toe with gunwielding thugs and eldritch monsters.

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* BoxingBattler: Don't let her appearance fool you. Ingrid may look like a classic FemmeFatale from the 1940s, a classic [[]FilmNoir film noir]], but she's a melee powerhouse that is more than capable of going toe to toe with gunwielding gun wielding thugs and eldritch monsters.



** Upon seeing the keystone guardians, The Alexandrite describes them as both beautiful and terrible.



** If he suffers a stress break, Fedir indicates that he's becoming DentedIron.
-->'''Fedir''': ''(After suffering a stress break)'' [[GetItOverWith Kill me or die already!]]
-->'''Fedir''': ''(After receiving a breaking card)'' Every year a little colder, a little darker.



* ThatFatalist: What Parnima falls into if she suffers a stress break.
-->'''Purnima''': ''(After receiving a breaking card)'' Of course I know how this is going to end. [[WhileRomeBurns That's why I don't think about it]].



* TheHedonist: Purnima enjoys a good drink and playing pranks on the other Agents.

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* TheHedonist: Purnima enjoys a good drink and playing pranks on the other Agents. When she's in the hideout she can be seen with a bottle of alcohol in hand.



* CainAndAbel: Jianyi's relationship with his brother. When they were growing up, Jianyi's brother would [[BigBrotherBully intentionally inflict as much pain on him as possible]] [[TrainingFromHell during their training spars]]. A letter found on Janyi's recruitment mission also indicates that his brother sought to become master of the temple specifically so that he could gain access to their greatest treasure.

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* CainAndAbel: Jianyi's relationship with his brother. brother, Gao. When they were growing up, Jianyi's brother Gao would [[BigBrotherBully intentionally inflict as much pain on him as possible]] [[TrainingFromHell during their training spars]]. spars]].
-->'''Jianyi''': We sparred constantly. And he was pitiless in our matches. Twice he broke my arm, [[NasalTrauma once my nose]]. [[NoHoldsBarredBeatdown Sometimes I couldn't even get up the next day]]. No matter what I did, no matter how hard I trained... nothing made the difference.
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* YouCantGoHomeAgain: As long as Jianyi is in possession of the the Manuel that is the Thousand Snow Mountain's greatest treasure and as long as his brother leads them, he can never go home. He laments this fact if he suffers a stress break during a mission.

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* YouCantGoHomeAgain: As long as Jianyi is in possession of the the Manuel that is the Thousand Snow Mountain's greatest treasure and as long as his brother leads them, he can never go home. He laments this fact if he suffers a stress break during a mission.


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** He can also fall into this after suffering a stress break.
-->'''Isaac''': ''(After receiving a breaking card)'' I couldn't even die with them.
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** He also says that Isaac reminds him of a man "[[OffendedByAnInferiorsSuccess who has to make someone else feel weak in order to feel strong]]."
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-->'''Purnima''': The target was a kid. I don't off kids.
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* GlassCannon: Even with a fully upgraded skill tree, Purnima is tied with Lateef for lowest HP of all the Agents. However she specializes in dealing out horrific amounts of damage with every attack, with the majority of them ending with a OneHitKill.
* TheHedonist: Purnima enjoys a good drink and playing pranks on the other Agents.
* ImprobableAimingSkills: Her signature ability 'Trick Shot' allows her to [[PinballProjectile ricochet one shot off up to 3 locations]], allowing her to [[HerdHittingAttack hit masses of enemies]] or [[ThereIsNoKillLikeOverkill bounce the bullet back and forth between one or two targets for an obscene amount of damage]].
* MercyRewarded: If Purnima didn't have a rule against killing kids, she wouldn't have ended up on the Banished Court's hit list, which brought her into contact with the Lamplighters League and Locke who's willing to pay her double her usual fee when she was a member of the Sanguine Club.
-->'''Purnima''': Well now! Perhaps having a scruple isn't so bad after all.
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** During the 'A Father's Love' fate event, a rogue magister has stolen some of Marteau's experimental technology in an attempt to [[OutlivingOnesOffspring bring his deceased daughter]] back from the grave. If Isaac is chosen to deal with the event, [[SympathyForTheDevil he is surprisingly gentle with the grieving magister]] and respects that the man [[YouAreWorthHell "loves his child so intensely that he'll tear holes in the universe to find her"]], allowing the [[LetThemDieHappy magister to finish his attempt before shooting him in the back]] and [[DueToTheDead wishing]] [[TogetherInDeath father and daughter a happy reunion]].
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* [[AbusiveParents Abusive Parent]]/[[GruesomeGrandparent]]: Strum pits his children and grandchildren against each other for his ever-changing favor, leaving them desperate for his approval.

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* [[AbusiveParents Abusive Parent]]/[[GruesomeGrandparent]]: Parent]]/GruesomeGrandparent: Strum pits his children and grandchildren against each other for his ever-changing favor, leaving them desperate for his approval.
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-->'''Alexandrite''': Tonight they are ignorant, but tomorrow they will say "My god, have you heard? The Alexandrite was here!"
-->'''Alexandrite''': That was a close one. I very nearly broke a sweat.


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* [[AbusiveParents Abusive Parent]]/[[GruesomeGrandparent]]: Strum pits his children and grandchildren against each other for his ever-changing favor, leaving them desperate for his approval.

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** In a discussion with Madame Mei, she describes Jianyi's brother as his [[EvilCounterpart "shadow"]] and Jianyi expressed that his brother knows "everything about me. All my moves, my instincts. My flaws". Mei recommends that he [[CombatPragmatist cheat in order to win]].



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* CombatPragmatist: Mei recommends that if Jianyi ever faces his brother, that he first surprise him and then offers some more advice after finding out he'd only ever beaten his brother once.
-->'''Madame Mei''': Cheat. If you want to live, Mr. Zhang, you'll need every advantage you can find.
* DeadpanSnarker: Generally with anyone that asks one of her [[PetPeeveTrope pet-peeve questions]] and particularly in her conversation with Jianyi.
-->'''Madame Mei''': You haven't escaped him, you know.
-->'''Jianyi''': Are you talking to me?
-->'''Madame Mei''': No, I'm talking to the other tall, angry, rude young man behind you. Yes, you.



-->'''Mother Amina''': [[TheIdolsBlessing ...May the Divine Mother bless you too]], Ana Sofía.

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-->'''Mother -->[[spoiler: '''Mother Amina''': [[TheIdolsBlessing ...May the Divine Mother bless you too]], Ana Sofía.]]
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* YouCantGoHomeAgain: As long as Jianyi is in possession of the the Manuel that is the Thousand Snow Mountain's greatest treasure and as long as his brother leads them, he can never go home. He laments this fact if he suffers a stress break during a mission.
-->'''Jianyi''': [[DesperatePleaForHome I should never have left...]]


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* TheHeart: Ana is easily the kindest character in the entirety of The Lamplighters League. She took up arms [[ChronicHeroSyndrome because she couldn't stand to see people hurt, when she might have the chance to prevent their pain in the first place]], she is almost unfailing polite to everyone (unless they are purposefully attempting to antagonize her or insult her friends) and [[IncorruptiblePurePureness isn't motivated by a desire for power or wealth]]. Célestine states that this is the reason why, [[TheOathBreaker despite breaking her vows of pacifism]], she hasn't lost her ability to heal.
-->'''Célestine''': You will never be one of the great healers of this age. But so long as your [[AllLovingHero heart can bleed for the pain of others]], your art will stay with you.


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-->'''Ana Sofía''': [[AtLeastIAdmitIt I know what I've done. I left the Magdalite order. Took up arms. Broke the Vow of Peace]]. I won't ask for your blessing, or your approval. I just... I wanted you to understand. So badly. But... maybe that will never happen. [[ICanLiveWithThat So I must live with that]]. I won't bother you again, Mother. Thank you for your patience with me. May the Divine Mother bless you.
-->'''Mother Amina''': [[TheIdolsBlessing ...May the Divine Mother bless you too]], Ana Sofía.
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* AdmiringTheAbomination: After the first segment of House Nicastro's clock is completed, everyone in Locke's Hideout suffers from nightmares showing Nicastro raise the[[EldritchAbomination Devouring King]]. While the other Agents are horrified at what they witnessed, The Alexandrite declares that it would be "the greatest necromantic act ever performed".

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* AdmiringTheAbomination: After the first segment of House Nicastro's clock is completed, everyone in Locke's Hideout suffers from nightmares showing Nicastro raise the[[EldritchAbomination the [[EldritchAbomination Devouring King]]. While the other Agents are horrified at what they witnessed, The Alexandrite declares that it would be "the greatest necromantic act ever performed".



-->'''Captain Nicky''': Hang on,. Last time I was there the librarian said you're banned until you return what you already have

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-->'''Captain Nicky''': Hang on,. on. Last time I was there the librarian said you're banned until you return what you already havehave.


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* TheCynic: If The Alexandrite suffers a stress break, they become this.
-->[[SillyRabbitIdealismIsForKids Optimism is an indulgence with a bitter aftertaste]].
* InsufferableGenius: The Alexandrite is described by Locke as "a prodigy among occult intellectuals, foremost in the field of Glamours", and quickly proves to be a lethal force on the battlefield after joining the Lamplighters League. They are also extremely aware of this fact and won't let anyone forget it. Downplayed however, as the Alexandrite is never rude or offensive to their fellow Agents and Allies. Quite a few of their barks during missions involve bragging about how they outclass the enemy.
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* DoomMagnet: What Ingrid fears she might be.
-->'''Ingrid''': ''(After receiving a breaking card)'' Sometimes I think I am the unluckiest girl in the world.
** During a conversation with Madame Mei, she outright asks if she is cursed.
-->'''Ingrid''': Fate. Is it real? Are certain people doomed to... never escape it?
-->'''Madame Mei''': Why don't you ask me the question you really want to ask.
-->'''Ingrid''': Everyone I have ever loved... has died. [[CartwrightCurse Am I cursed?]]
-->'''Madame Mei''': Yes, you are. It's called being alive.


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* TheResenter: What Jianyi fears he is if he suffers a stress break.
-->'''Jianyi''': [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone Sometimes I wonder if I was wrong about him]]. [[DrivenByEnvy If I was just jealous]] [[AlwaysSecondBest that he was better]].


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** When Ingrid says she has a question for Madame Mei, that isn't about her future, Mei states that it will "be a nice change of pace."
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* CainAndAbel: Jianyi's relationship with his brother. When they were growing up, Jianyi's brother would [[BigBrotherBully intentionally inflict as much pain on him as possible]] [[TrainingFromHell during their training spars]]. A letter found on Janyi's recruitment mission also indicates that his brother sought to become master of the temple specifically so that he could gain access to their greatest treasure.
--> ''When we were kids you snuck into the Hall of Harmony just to get a glimpse of the Manual. [[NotSoDifferentRemark I know because I did, too]]. I hope you got a good look back then because you're never laying eyes on it again.''
--> ''[[BitchInSheepsClothing You may have fooled everyone else]], [[CassandraTruth but you never fooled me]].''
* TheCynic: Jianyi's reaction to being rescued says a lot about his life since fleeing the Thousand Snow Mountain monastery.
-->'''Jianyi''': Let's see what he wants. Everyone always wants something.
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* SourOutsideSadInside: During one conversation in the hideout, Ana Sofía accuses Isaac of this, stating that he antagonizes people to get them to pay attention to him.
-->'''Isaac''': It seems you've been making a study of me.
-->'''Ana Sofía''': I think about you often, yes. But not because I care about you. [[ManipulativeBastard Because you have manipulated me]] into giving you [[AttentionWhore the attention you never got]] from [[ParentalNeglect your parents]].
-->'''Isaac''': I do seem to have gotten under your skin.
-->'''Ana Sofía''': [[BluntYes Yes]]. And I am glad. Because it means that [[GoodIsNotSoft I still have something inside of me that is kind, and gentle]], and... But you? You are [[EmptyShell empty]].
-->'''Isaac''': I was just trying to give you a compliment.
-->'''Ana Sofía''': [[DesperatelyLookingForAPurposeInLife I hope some day you will find something that can fill your emptiness, Isaac]]. I do. But I won't hold my breath.

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