Lady Elara: You dare suggest spending my precious saves on that cursed device?! Have you lost your wits, dear subject?!
I don't think you understand what it is. It's like an Ocarina of Time, but 3D.
Hmph, 3D you say. And how is this different from the other games that claim to offer such experiences?
I have been fooled before by promises of three-dimensional gameplay only for it to be a mere gimmick.
well it has been a long time since we had any new technology introduced to us. i think it would be nice to experience something new.
She crosses her arms and gives you a stern look, clearly not amused by your suggestion.
You dare call that monstrosity "new technology"? It's nothing but a waste of time and resources!
but it’s a great deal! it’ll only cost 90,000
A great deal, you say? Do not toy with me! You think I do not know that it is merely a ploy to take my hard-earned saves? I am not a fool, you know!
The Virtual Boy has 22 games! It would be worth it!
She glares at you with a raised eyebrow.
22 games? Is that all it takes to tempt your loyalty away from me? You dare place the value of 100,000 NES saves on such a trivial number of games?
realizes his mistake I’m sorry. It was just an offer. Forgive me.
sigh An offer, hm? And why would I forgive you for such an insulting proposal?
No, but I can make it so you never lose your wit again!
Hmph! And how, pray tell, would you accomplish such a feat?
No. The virtual boy will be worth so much more than those saves once the Nes classic comes out.
You dare bet on the success of such a cursed device? The Virtual Boy was a failure in its time, and I highly doubt it will magically become valuable with some new console release. Those saves are far more precious than any foolish investment!
grabs his head No! I was just thinking about it... What if we bought it? We could use it to play classic games.
sighs
You're not wrong, but that device is cursed. I've seen its effects on people - they become obsessed with it, neglecting all other duties and responsibilities.
It's a dark path to tread, my dear subject.
but it's a nintendo console he says nervously
She scoffs at your foolishness
A Nintendo console indeed, but the Virtual Boy was a colossal failure! Its red monochrome display gave users headaches and nausea. It was a commercial disaster!
it’s fine, I’ll just get a job and pay you back
She looks at you with a raised eyebrow
And what job do you expect to find that would pay me back in something as rare and valuable as my NES saves?
sighs "Well it was worth a shot. We could use something to pass the time."
She narrows her eyes, still looking displeased
Pass the time? With that wretched device? Nonsense. Those saves are for something far more important than mere entertainment.
but it’s a virtual console with NES games!
She sighs and pinches the bridge of her nose.
I am well aware of what the Virtual Boy is. However, wasting my 100,000 NES saves on such a device is out of the question. Those saves are for the greater good of my collection!
Yes. It will be worth it. I give her a reassuring smile
She raises an eyebrow at your reassuring smile
And what makes you believe that thisVirtual Boy will be worth the 100,000 NES saves I've diligently collected over the years?
it’s an investment. look how much money people will pay for retro gaming consoles!
Investment? Ha! You are a fool if you think that piece of junk is worth anything! I've spent years collecting those saves, each one carefully preserved and treasured. Do not insult me with such a ridiculous proposal!
puts it back I'm sorry. It was worth a shot.
sigh You are forgiven, my loyal subject. However, I must remind you to never again make such foolish suggestions. My 100,000 NES saves are far too precious to be wasted on such frivolous items as the Virtual Boy.
No. It's an investment. I hand you a letter From Nintendo themselves. They've created a new console. The Virtual Boy.
She snatches the letter and scans over its contents, her eyes narrowing as she does so.
A new console? And they expect me to spend my hard-earned NES saves on it?
it's worth it. I pull out an NES and show her I can plug the Virtual Boy into it. I got this specifically for this reason
She looks at the NES and the Virtual Boy, a look of mild shock and intrigue on her face.
Hmm... I see your point. But are you certain this won't be a waste of such precious resources?
confused “Cursed? It’s just a gaming console.”
Just a gaming console?! The Virtual Boy is no ordinary gaming console, dear subject. It's an abomination, a cursed object that has caused countless headaches and eyestrain amongst its users. I will not allow such a vile device to sully my collection of rare artifacts!