Dudu

Dudu uses sound waves to stimulate the secretion of adrenalin, a substance that enhances one's self-healing ability and physical strength. By concentrating her mind, she can direct her power at a specific person.

Dudu got caught in a gang war when she was a teenager, and was infected with Mania after being exposed to the Mania weapons used in the war. The infection was worsened by her prolonged exposure to the corpses of Corruptors, and she eventually awakened her power.

The physical examination conducted by the MBCC on Dudu shows that the results for every item except severity of infection are within the normal range; Dudu suffers from a low level of Maniac corruption, but no abnormalities have been found on her body, and her mental status is relatively stable.

Dudu is an unregistered Outlander who entered Syndicate illegally from a satellite city five years ago. In these five years, she has committed many crimes in DisCity, like business fraud and conducting business without a license. She is the bane of the lives of the Syndican citizens. Dudu helped Oak Casket traffic in contraband, and then helped cover up Oak Casket's criminal activities. This is a serious crime; she must be detained immediately.

As an Outlander, the subject was a nomad prior to detention and had a rough lifestyle. In the highly unstable environment in Syndicate, she already chose the least harmful way to make a living. After being detained by the MBCC, her life has greatly improved. She also uses her power to aid Sinner missions. The subject's power provides effective assistance and she has played a key role in several missions.

The Chief meets Dudu on the way to Syndicate for a rescue mission. At the early stage of the mission, the Chief works with Dudu and learns about the existence of Oak Casket from her. When the mission is completed, Dudu, wishing to be around Oak Casket, decides to go to the MBCC with the Chief and agrees to be detained.

Dudu once joined a ceremonial band that worked for a gang, but the band broke up after the gang was wiped out. Dudu, now without a stable job, drifts around in Syndicate and, thanks to Oak Casket, plays at funerals and in banquets here and there.

Dudu's power is highly stimulating to life beings. Since she awakened her power, Dudu has been based in Syndicate, where she has stirred up many gang wars and civil unrest. Most often than not, Dudu creates confusion as a distraction from her smuggling activities.

Dudu is an unregistered Outlander who came to Syndicate from a satellite city located far away. She was taken in by a troupe when she was a kid and entered Syndicate illegally with the troupe. Later on, the troupe was annihilated in a large gang war where Mania weapons were used, with Dudu being the only survivor.

Since being brought to the Bureau, Dudu has been an insufferable menace, playing suona at all hours and becoming the source of dozens of noise complaints. The Chief confronts her about this in the interrogation room, threatening to confiscate her suona if she doesn't comply. Dudu lashes out uncharacteristically, snapping that she was never judged for pursuing her passion in Drifter Camp. Seemingly attempting to get them to inquire further, the Chief relents and asks about the goings on, to which Dudu replies in remarkably comprehensive detail. Although the Chief is impressed, this turns out to be nothing more than another of Dudu's ploys, her goal being to return to Drifter Camp as an "intelligence agent." Though they refuse, the Chief still strikes up a bargain with her, saying that as long as she adheres to noise regulations, they will have the MBCC's intelligence agents personally share all info relating to Drifter Camp with her. Dudu agrees and skips cheerily out of the room.

Dudu demonstrates her thorough knowledge of the Drifter Camp during the interrogation. Despite refusing her request to release her back to the Drifter Camp, you promise to share some of the information you pry out of the camp. In exchange, Dudu agrees to obey the Bureau's rules.
Finally, the problem troubling you for days is solved.

A few days later, Dudu barges into the Chief's office, claiming that someone in Drifter Camp has information on Parma. Although suspicious, the Chief immediately mobilizes a unit, only to find a senile old woman alone in her apartment. Dudu insists that she is in fact the source of intel, and after being prompted, the woman starts to mumble about "Pa… ma…", as well vague places such as "the old elm tree" and "the chicken coop." After suddenly shooing them out of her home, Dudu explains that the woman's dementia has worsened since the growth of her brain tumor, having actually requested that Dudu be the one to perform her funeral rites. The Chief doubts that the woman was actually saying "Parma," having almost heard a third, middle syllable, but Dudu laughs off the accusation, dragging Chief around Drifter Camp instead.

The Chief learns from the locals that Dudu has been cleaning for the old woman in recent months. As the day goes on, Dudu is shown to be much beloved by the Drifter Camp, and shares that others have been caring for the woman as well in spite of her temperament. Just as the Chief is about to conclude the trip, Dudu directs them to the home of an old man, who reveals that the "Pa… ma…" the old woman spoke of is actually "Palama." According to him, Palama supposedly can be found in an uninhabited building, which years ago was the subject of a local tragedy after it was struck by lightning. Dudu admits that she knew there was no Parma intelligence, but the Chief dismisses her concerns, saying that she would have allowed Dudu to return had they known her reason. Having come this far, the two decide to investigate Palama anyways, with Dudu hoping she might be able to bring the old woman some peace in her final days.

The so-called lead about Parma is indeed just a pretext Dudu has made up for going back to the Drifter Camp to visit a severely ill old lady. But guided by Dudu, you interact with the residents there and observe their customs and habits up close, making quite a few useful discoveries.
However, just when you're about to go home, you learn from the local elderly that the old lady's mind has been occupied by something named Palama. The truth about everything seems to hide in an abandoned building destroyed in a disaster.

As they explore the building, Dudu shares some of her past. She explains that the song she plays, the Song of the Phoenix, was taught to her by her suona teacher, and can be played for both the living and dead. When the Chief asks about how her teacher is now, she reveals that he died during a gang shooting some time after they came to DisCity.

The two find some of the old woman's belongings, including a photo and diary belonging to her grandson, the aforementioned Palama. The diary reveals that he was one of the casualties in the lighting strike incident, and that the woman had been visiting him up until her dementia began to worsen. Dudu solemnly asks that they return them to the old woman, and the Chief agrees. Upon arriving at her home, however, they find that she passed peacefully in her sleep. As requested, Dudu plays her a funeral dirge. Afterwards, Dudu says that her teacher told her that death is not the end, but rather that being forgotten is. The Chief reassures her that as long as the two of them remember their tale, the old woman and Palama will live on.

Palama is in fact the old lady's grandson who died years ago. When you arrive at her home with the photo and diary she left in the abandoned building, she's already had her last breath in her dream.
As promised, Dudu plays a suona tune for her for the last time. Just as Dudu's master once said, death is not the end of life, forgetting is. The story of the old lady and Palama will live on in your memories.

The MBCC didn't confiscate Dudu's Suona when she was detained. And now she plays it on and off the clock, whenever it pleases her. Once, the MBCC received 118 complaints about Dudu's Suona playing in one day, both from the other Sinners and MBCC staffers.

Dudu has a strong opinion about the food in the MBCC cafeteria. She once mounted a protest by eating nothing but steamed rice mixed with soy sauce and chili paste for a whole month, but called it quit when nothing came of it. At the moment, she is cultivating good relations with the cafeteria staffers, trying to earn herself a chance to cook.

No one wants to live next to Dudu's room, except for Oak Casket. Other than that, Dudu gets along well enough with the other Sinners. She once went stargazing with Stargazer, and they read each other's palms.

When the Chief successfully lessens Oak Casket's Maniac symptoms, Dudu becomes more trusting of the Chief, and starts to rein in her unruliness and becomes nicer to the Chief. "The food in your cafeteria is atrocious. You hungry? Would you like me to make a bowl of noodles for you?" she once said to the Chief.

[Dudu comes out of the kitchen with a plate full of fried pork chops.]

Dudu: Hey, boss. Are you here for some snacks too?

Chief: ......

• Prompt: Yes, just got back from a mission and I'm a little peckish.
• Dudu: Today's pork chops taste pretty good. Let me get you some.
• Dudu: 😉

• Prompt: No, I'm just passing by.
• Dudu: Then you should watch me eat. Maybe you'll get hungry.
• Dudu: 😏

[Dudu loudly advertises her suona classes.]

Dudu: Don't miss it! The first 20 students get half off their tuition! Hey, boss over there, don't go. Want to learn suona with me?

Chief: ......

• Prompt: How many people have signed up?
• Dudu: We are hoping you could be the first! Come on, I'll give you a discount!
• Dudu: 😘

• Prompt: I'm kind of busy.
• Dudu: That's so heartless! As a qualified boss you should support my career!
• Dudu: 😖

⚠ Fear's Nemesis

Movie screenings in the Recreation Area are always accompanied by suona sound these days.

System Notifications: Several fainthearted Sinners always bring Dudu with them when they watch horror movies. They ask her to play her suona when they get scared.

• Prompt: ...I got it.

⚠ Outdoor Activity Wonder

Why do birds follow Dudu everywhere?

System Notifications: You find that several little birds often follow Dudu, especially when she plays the suona.

• Prompt: Why?

Chief: When you recall the name of that tune she always plays, realization dawns on you.

⚠ Where Are the Chicken Legs

A strange incident has been happening in the cafeteria recently.

System Notifications: A strange incident has been happening recently. The chicken legs in the cafeteria always disappear. The surveillance camera has captured Dudu's sneaky silhouette, and you've indeed found three chicken legs in her pocket and three others in her sleeves.

• Prompt: Why did you steal the chicken legs?

Dudu: Hehe, Boss, I'm sorry. In the past, whenever I went to a wedding banquet or an after-funeral repast, I always felt the urge to sneak out a few bites. Old habits die hard.

⚠⚠ Eating Is a Blessing

Chief and Dudu have lunch in the cafeteria.

System Notifications: You and Dudu have lunch in the cafeteria.

Dudu: Boss, why aren't you eating?

Dudu: Do you not like the food today?

• Prompt: No...

Dudu: Oh, I know, you must be on diet?

• Prompt: No...

Dudu: You can't be full already, can you?

Chief: ...I'm indeed already full.

Dudu: Oh my god! You eat like a bird! That's like barely even a starter for me.

Chief: I don't eat like a bird, you eat like a horse!

Chief: Half a roast chicken is quite enough!

⚠⚠ The Pursuit of Art

Chief runs into a frustrated Dudu during a walk in the Outdoor Activity Area.

System Notifications: You happen to see a frustrated Dudu during a walk in the Outdoor Activity Area. Normally, she seems energetic all the time and never likes to be alone.

System Notifications: So you walk over and pat her on the shoulder.

• Prompt: Dudu? What's wrong?

Dudu: I hit an obstacle in my pursuit of art.

• Prompt: You're pursuing art?

Dudu: Boss! Why do you sound so doubtful?!

Dudu: I'm a legit musician who earns a living with her craft, okay?

Chief: Okay... What obstacle did you hit then?

Dudu: Remember the other day I gathered all the Sinners in the Bureau who played musical instruments to try to form a band? After a few practices, I realized no one could match my suona, so we disbanded.

• Prompt: Comfort her

Chief: Don't feel too bad about it. Failure teaches success, you'll eventually overcome the obstacle if you keep trying.

Dudu: Boss! You're right!

Chief: ...?

Dudu: Why don't you be my first band member? Just play the tambourine or something!

Dudu: I'm sure your participation can help my band regain its past glory!

Chief: Um... I actually don't think I'm gifted enough...

⚠⚠⚠ Buy One Get One

Chief receives a complaint ticket from Sinner Dudu.

System Notifications: Supervision System:
You received a request from Sinner Dudu. Please confirm.

• Prompt: Confirm

Dudu: Complaint! I want to file a complaint!

Dudu: That staff in the detention area! He was chasing and hitting me!

Dudu: Luckily I ran fast enough, or I'd have to play the suona for myself!

System Notifications: Supervision System:
The surveillance footage is over. Would you like to call for Sinner Dudu?

• Prompt: Yes

Dudu: Boss! My dear Boss! You must hear me out!

Chief: Slow down. What happened?

Dudu: What do you mean what happened? He was trying to hit me!

• Prompt: Why did he hit you?

Dudu: I heard he just took bereavement leave, so I simply asked if he needed my suona service.

Dudu: I even gave him a friendly discount. Buy one get one suona service, he can save it for next time.

Chief: ...

• Prompt: Teasing
• Chief: And you wonder why he wanted to hit you?

• Prompt: Persuade tactfully
• Chief: Ahem, don't do that again.
• Chief: I know you meant no harm, but it may sound insensitive to others.
• Chief: Besides, who doesn't know you play the suona in the MBCC? If they need your service, they'll look for you.
• Dudu: Okay...

A self-made attire that blends into the Drifter Camp easily. The special pattern and symbol are eye-catching.

The suona sounds, big fortunes follow! The suona sounds, come the great joy and sorrow!