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Intermission  ???: The scream outside the parking lot, the friction between the brake pads and the wheel drums, or the story unfolding like Giallo films. Obviously, none of them are as impressive as this bottle. ???: I can tell that you got good taste. You know it's not easy to get this stuff these days. ???: But, why are you staring at the bottom and licking your lips? Tell me, you are not going to take a sip, are you? ???: This is not a wise choice. You can't see the color of the liquid inside the glass. Maybe it's not ice wine, or beer, or any homemade alcohol. ???: It's probably—very likely—just a critter's snot. Even so, do you still wanna give it a try? ✦ Come off it. I'll take a shot. ???: Every Carbuncle you've ever met will appreciate your courage. ???: Now, some liquid runs through your throat. It trickles slowly, most likely because it's thick. But the taste is much smoother than you think. ???: Then, a faint scent of absinthe greeted your nostril, and maltose, and lemon thyme, and coconut sugar. It's as delicious as a present from the arcanist from New Zealand. ???: At the same time, your heart swells, and you feel a scorching energy fill your windpipe. ???: Your vision begins to blur. You kinda see the rough letter on the bottom: The Walden Potion Bar. ✦ What the F**k is this? ???: It's anything but alcohol! "Alcohol" is a taboo. But it will empower you to face the next damn reality. ✦ Who are you? ???: Me? Ha, I am no one. ???: But I can also be anyone—a drunken, slovenly old man, a cleaner in a run-down hotel, a fund manager greedy for more, or a cute spinning crystal skull. ???: Now I'm a drunkard with good taste, just like you. ???: And the day when we formally meet each other is coming soon. ???: Now, lift your big ass and continue your wonderful journey. I will appear at any time, any moment, no matter you expect or not. |
Source
Can be found in 1ST-05 after finishing the stage 1ST-05 from the Main Story chapter In Our Time.