Heartwarming / Starbound

NPC Dialogue

• Despite all the historical Fantastic Racism, most NPCs will react with curiosity, admiration or even delight at meeting someone of your PC's race.

Apex:

"Nice to see you, my furry friend." (from Avian)

"You have a delightful accent." (from Avian)

"I like Apex. So fluffy." (from Avian)

"Floran like monkey man's sscent." (from Floran)

"Floran feel comfortable with monkey man." (from Floran)

"Floran ssay hello, be friendly to big monkey."(from Floran)

"Floran wonder if monkey man like Floran."(from Floran)

"Floran think monkey funny and nice."(from Floran)

"Floran never hunt monkey."(from Floran)

"Sssilly monkey, Floran like."(from Floran)

"Overjoyed. Apex are my favourite beings!" (from Glitch)

"Hospitable. Would you care for a banana?" (from Glitch)

"Kindly. You may rest here any time, ape man." (from Glitch)

"Complimentary. Your fur looks wonderful! Would that I were an Apex." (from Glitch)

"Wistful. I am sorry. I drifted off for a moment, imagining your fur blowing softly in the breeze." (from Glitch)

"Hesitant. Would you... would you be offended if I ran my fingers through your mane?" (from Glitch)

"Your hair is just magnificent." (from Human)

"Awesome to see you, Apex!" (from Human)

"You guys are so cool." (from Human)

"Pleasure to make your acquaintance, ape." (from Human)

"I've heard tales of the Miniknog, I'm sorry there is such discord amongst your people." (from Hylotl)

"I hope one day the Apex are reigned over by peace instead of Big Ape." (from Hylotl)

"I respect the Apex's culture of learning, though the goals are somewhat warped." (from Hylotl)

Avian:

"Your plumage is impressive, my friend." (from Apex)

"I feel a kinship with you, my feathered friend." (from Apex)

"Your feathers look soft and comfortable. I would like a hug." (from Apex)

"Good day to you, Avian friend." (from Apex)

"Floran love Avian featherss" (from Floran)

"Floran want to sstroke bird man's feathers." (from Floran)

"Floran like look of bird." (from Floran)

"Plumes and blooms are both sso nice." (from Floran)

"Pretty little bird. Floran not ssstab." (from Floran)

"Floran thrilled to sssee bird person!" (from Floran)

"Bird man! Floran say hi!" (from Floran)

"Floran pleased big bird sspeaks to Floran." (from Floran)

"Untroubled. I hold no ill will towards you bird man." (from Glitch)

"Welcoming. How do you like it here, feathered friend?" (from Glitch)

"Friendly. Greetings, my Avian friend!" (from Glitch)

"Hospitable. I have some seeds around here somewhere." (from Glitch)

"Smitten. I love your beak." (from Glitch)

"Excited. Birds are my favourite animal!" (from Glitch)

"Joyful. Welcome, bird man." (from Glitch)

"Bashful. You have beautiful plumage. May I have a feather?" (from Glitch)

"Happy. Good day to you bird man!" (from Glitch)

"Friendly. I hope you're feeling well bird man." (from Glitch)

"Jovial. Well met, my feathered friend." (from Glitch)

"Nice feathers there." (from Human)

"You look so warm and fluffy." (from Human)

"I've never met an Avian I didn't like." (from Human)

"Have you ever tried sunflower seeds? I think you'd love them." (from Human)

"Avians are SO COOL!" (from Human)

"Avian armour might be an instrument of war, but there's no denying it's exquisitely crafted." (from Hylotl)

"It's hard to capture the delicacy and diaphanousness of feathers with ink." (from Hylotl)

"Settle yourself down, feathered one." (from Hylotl)

"You might not have wings, but you'll always be able to soar on a westbound wind in your dreams, friend." (from Novakid)

Floran:

"Florans are... You are a beautiful race." (from Apex)

"Who cares what people say? I think you are a nice young Floran." (from Apex)

"You smell like freshly-cut grass." (from Apex)

"It's like talking to a little tree. Which is nice, by the way." (from Avian)

"You're a pretty person." (from Avian)

"You make me think of forests, and light through leaves." (from Avian)

"You smell like flowers and fresh air." (from Avian)

"You're a cute creature, I like Florans a lot." (from Avian)

"Friendly. Greetings plant man." (from Glitch)

"Friendly. Nice to meet you plant man, we have rich soil here." (from Glitch)

"Pleased. You smell like flowers! How lovely." (from Glitch)

"Smitten. You have lovely buds." (from Glitch)

"Hopeful. May I smell your flowers?" (from Glitch)

"Kind. You look friendly enough, I think people have got you Floran all wrong!" (from Glitch)

"Friendly. Are you thorny or can I have a hug?" (from Glitch)

"Awed. You're so pretty!" (from Glitch)

"Friendly. Would you like some water?" (from Glitch)

"Friendly. I think plant men are cute, despite what everyone says!" (from Glitch)

"You're pretty cute." (from Human)

"I wish I was a Floran." (from Human)

"I've heard Floran can be pretty vicious, but you seem kinda nice." (from Human)

"You're so pretty." (from Human)

"My best friend growing up was a Floran. They ate my rabbit, but I didn't mind." (from Human)

It's pretty exciting to see you!" (from Human)

"Florans are the best!" (from Human)

"I'll be polite to you, despite the history between our two races..." (from Hylotl)

"As long as you aren't here to eat me, then we can be friends." (from Hylotl)

"I'll try to be civil with you, fear makes it hard." (from Hylotl)

"Your kind look so charming. The Floran are creatures of duality, aren't they?" (from Hylotl)

"The delicate blooms of the Floran belie their forceful nature." (from Hylotl)

"You remind me of a forest I once visited; serene and beautiful, but with danger within." (from Hylotl)

"It is interesting and encouraging to meet a Floran that is pursuing peace." (from Hylotl)

"May I paint you some time? Perhaps in a garden scene, amongst summer leaves?" (from Hylotl)

"Plants like suns - I'm sure we'll get along jus' fine." (from Novakid)

"You keep on growin', and I'll keep on glowin', friend." (from Novakid)

"Flower folk? Well ain't you the prettiest darn thing I've seen in a long while!" (from Novakid)

"You sure do have some big eyes. I'm sure yer have a big heart as well!" (from Novakid)

Glitch:

"It's good to see you, little robot man." (from Apex)

"You Glitch are fascinating individuals." (from Avian)

"Do you need oil for your parts? I have seed oil and nut oil!" (from Avian)

"There's something quite appealing about you Glitch." (from Avian)

"I like how the Glitch say what they feel before talking! I'm not great with subtext." (from Avian)

"I've seen your castles, they're so grand! You should try exploring our temples and tombs." (from Avian)

"The Glitch are just amazing, so intricate and fascinating." (from Avian)

"Floran pleased to ssee robot." (from Floran)

"Floran hope robot teach Floran maths. Robot good at maths, right?" (from Floran)

"Floran love Glitch forever." (from Floran)

"Floran excited to sssee Glitch." (from Floran)

"Robot ssseems nice." (from Floran)

"Floran love sssounds robot makes." (from Floran)

"Floran want Glitch to ssstay." (from Floran)

"Floran like metal man." (from Floran)

"Floran never ssstab Glitch ever." (from Floran)

"Glitch nice to Floran, Floran respect Glitch." (from Floran)

"Floran hope robot likes this place." (from Floran)

"Robot and Floran are friends." (from Floran)

"Floran wonders if robot likes Floran's foliage?" (from Floran)

"Glitch turn up, make Floran's day." (from Floran)

"Whoa, nice, a robot." (from Human)

"No bones about it, robots are just awesome." (from Human)

"I've always wanted to hang out with a robot." (from Human)

"I love the way you guys talk." (from Human)

"So lovely to meet you, Glitch!" (from Human)

"You have the coolest face." (from Human)

"A polished Glitch is a sight to behold; shining like a silver moon." (from Hylotl)

"I've read some Glitch sonnets, they're not Hylotl poetry, but they were quite beautiful." (from Hylotl)

"May I paint you? The sheen of your metal is intriguing; the interplay of light and shade." (from Hylotl)

"Glitch are fascinating. Fascinating." (from Hylotl)

"Your eyes are as bright as young stars." (from Hylotl)

"What a wonderful treat to meet a Glitch." (from Hylotl)

"How nice, a robot." (from Hylotl)

"Joyous day! A robot friend!" (from Hylotl)

"I like the way you dress, metal friend o' mine." (from Novakid)

Human:

"I've heard lots about humans, lots of good things." (from Apex)

"A human from Earth. It is good to meet you." (from Apex)

"I'm so sorry about your homeworld." (from Avian)

"I was sorry to hear about Earth..." (from Avian)

"I wish I'd seen Earth. I'm sorry it's gone." (from Avian)

"Welcome, human. Make yourself at home." (from Avian)

"It's always nice to see a human." (from Avian)

"Floran hear Earth eaten by monster. Floran hunt monster for you?" (from Floran)

"Floran want human as best friend." (from Floran)

"Sympathetic. I heard what happened to Earth, just terrible." (from Glitch)

"Sorrowful. What happened to Earth was so sad." (from Glitch)

"Jovial. A human!" (from Glitch)

"Intrigued. What is it like to be human?" (from Glitch)

"Humans are so proactive. The Hylotl should set up something like the Protectorate too." (from Hylotl)

"I've read several books by human authors, all very impressive. You are an eloquent race." (from Hylotl)

"Perhaps you could bring me some human poetry one day? I would be delighted to read it." (from Hylotl)

"I was so sorry to hear your planet was destroyed." (from Hylotl)

Hylotl:

"Please, tell me more about Hylotl architecture, it is nice to hear about beautiful things." (from Apex)

"I wish I could experience the serenity you Hylotl seem to have mastered." (from Apex)

"People don't make much of it, but you Hylotl must be great engineers to be able to build underwater." (from Apex)

"Spread your peace, Hylotl. You'll have no trouble from me." (from Apex)

"Peace to you." (from Avian)

"When you swim you feel weightless and free; I think it's the closest I'll ever get to flying." (from Avian)

"Nice to meet you, Hylotl." (from Avian)

"The Hylotl dedication to pacifism is quite impressive." (from Avian)

"Greenfinger told Floran that a Hylotl told greenfinger that Florans kill Hylotl ancestors. Sorry." (from Floran)

"Florans once kill millions of Hylotl? Oops, sorry." (from Floran)

"Floran smell you from far away! Be careful, makesss your kind easy to hunt!" (from Floran)

"Hi there, fish man!" (from Floran)

"Shy. I've always been a fan of your species' superior artistic skills." (from Glitch)

"Friendly. Every Hylotl I've met has always been so polite." (from Glitch)

"Jealous. Hylotl buildings are so much nicer than Glitch castles." (from Glitch)

"Delighted. Ooh! A Hylotl." (from Glitch)

"Shy. Could I make you some tea? I think I brew quite a good cup." (from Glitch)

"Hospitable. I apologise if Glitch furnishings are not to your taste." (from Glitch)

"Hopeful. Perhaps, if you are not too busy, you could take me sailing one day." (from Glitch)

"Hylotl art is pretty nice, I'm a fan." (from Human)

"You're pretty awesome for a talking tuna." (from Human)

"Welcome, Hylotl!" (from Human)

"Nice to meet you, fish!" (from Human)

"Living under water is cool." (from Human)

"I hear your architecture is stunning." (from Human)

"You seem like a cultured kind of person." (from Human)

"We should hang out more often, fish." (from Human)

"Why, you're almost as colourful as me!" (from Novakid)

Novakid:

"Your luminescence is amazing, how does it work?" (from Apex)

"You're a welcome sight, you brighten things up." (from Apex)

"Sun being! Are you from these parts?" (from Avian)

"You shine like starlight." (from Avian)

"Good day, bright one!" (from Avian)

"Are you made of crystal? You're so bright!" (from Avian)

"I like your glow." (from Avian)

"I wish that I too glowed like the stars." (from Avian)

"Sso pretty! You are sso pretty!" (from Floran)

"Is nice to meet star bright person." (from Floran)

"Floran wishes Floran bright as you." (from Floran)

"Your colour iss brighter than any flower's." (from Floran)

"Want to hunt with Floran one day?" (from Floran)

"Floran like volatile being." (from Floran)

"Excited. Oh! Something new! Nice to meet you!" (from Glitch)

"Pleased. You really brighten up the place." (from Glitch)

"Friendly. You must never have to buy torch oil." (from Glitch)

"Happy. I like bright things." (from Glitch)

"Impressed. Your glowing body is very appealing." (from Glitch)

"Welcoming. I trust anyone, even those with glowing skin." (from Glitch)

"Oh wow, I've never seen anyone like you before!" (from Human)

"You look so cool. I wish I was you." (from Human)

"What are you? ...Whatever you are, I like it." (from Human)

"That's a pretty cool glow you've got going there." (from Human)

"Nice face." (from Human)

"It is always enriching to meet a being that one is unaccustomed to."

"It's good to cast a little light in a dark universe."

"There is nothing more inspiring than a curious thing."

"How colourful you are - I would love to paint you." (from Hylotl)

"You are like the stars above. Were you born like this?" (from Hylotl)

"What a wondrous sight you are!" (from Hylotl)

"A being who shines like a star! Or perhaps like a full moon... Which is the more fitting allusion?" (from Hylotl)

"I have seen ocean fish that glow like you! Though you are far more impressive." (from Hylotl)

"Have a peaceful day, glowing one!" (from Hylotl)

"Your light is calming." (from Hylotl)

Other

• Upon inspecting their own flag, a Glitch PC will say:
  Glitch PC: Pride. The flag of the Glitch. Outcast or not, we all turn to this flag.
• The Florans' hats is that of a savage, tribal culture. Upon inspecting a tombstone, however, the Floran PC will remark that mark the dead with the growth of flowers.
• Playing music with your friends. Most people will start off with On The Beach, since that song is installed by default and requires only three parts. It's simple, but there's something that just feels so special about a small handful of the remaining Protectorate members playing the Recurring Riff as they sail through space to parts unknown.
• The thank you card you receive after finishing the storyline. It contains thanks from your friends you met during your quest as well as from Chucklefish.
• The Protectorate Flower can be picked up at the start of the game, and its description is in honor of the fallen.
  Description: Nothing is ever really lost to us as long as we remember it.
• In a sense, the 1.0 release of Starbound has changed the reactions of NPCs to Player Characters of other races to be more positive despite how much Fantastic Racism there used to be. For instance, Florans will react curiously when it comes to Hylotl and Hylotl will admit that they'll try to remain civil despite the two races' history. This is likely due to the existence of the Protectorate.
• During The Credits after defeating The Ruin, you can see a photo of Nuru and Koichi having dinner together, and after the credits, they're standing really close together during the final photo. D'aaawww.
• Among the items that could decorate a criminal hideout is a flyer for prisoner study groups. An Avian player upon scanning it finds the possibility of them reforming this way endearing.
• The codex "Maku's Journal" is both sad and heartwarming. In it, the Floran Maku captures an Avian named Chicahua and plans to eat him, but Chicahua is able to convince Maku to spare his life by telling them about a significant Avian girl. Maku is genuinely surprised that an Avian is capable of feeling emotion and caring about others in the same way as a Floran, and wonders if other prey is anything like Chicahua.
• The "How I Became a Landlord" series, which documents the Interspecies Friendship between the author and his Floran tenant, Ambiri. It ends with Ambiri deciding to join the author's crew as a medic.
• The codex "A Plea to Self-Aware Glitch," in which the narrator tells other awakened glitch that they're valid and to escape their stagnating society. Also a Tear Jerker, since it's implied the narrator wasn't as lucky.

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