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NPCYour hands move in sync, weaving a fanciful melody. You cannot predict it, only follow Solomorne's movements — but he leads you assuredly, and you respond deftly. You only notice that your fingers have become intertwined when the rhythm of the music changes.

NPCHe takes his hand away from the keys and draws you to him in a confident and powerful motion. The keys let out a piercing shriek under the weight of your body. Solomorne gifts you with a dazzlingly white smile. "I'm glad you gave me another chance."

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NPCThe melody turns discordant, the notes leaping to the pounding of your heart. But your hands and his are pressed tightly together, your fingers intertwined, transforming the piece into a triumphant and sensual cacophony. A faint smile dawns on Solomorne's lips, but he makes no move to stop you.

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NPCSolomorne's face gives nothing away. His eyes bore into the data-slate in your hands. At last, he speaks, his tone surprisingly gentle: "I imagine you want an explanation."

YOU"An explanation would be appreciated."

NPC"The data-slate contains my observation log on you and the members of your retinue. I use it to record habits, personality traits, and noteworthy facts. And with regard to you in particular... more than that. I think you have already come across notes of a different nature — thoughts about how one might make overtures toward a Rogue Trader." In a less stern man, the look the Proctor gives you from beneath his slightly lowered brows could be considered roguish.

YOU"Glaito was injured during the incident in the wardroom. I'm sorry for that."

NPC"Glaito will be fine. He wasn't seriously injured. Thank you for going easy on him."

YOU"Glaito was injured during the incident in the wardroom. I'm sorry for that."

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YOU"So you are spying on us."

NPCSolomorne shakes his head and raises a clenched fist as if swearing to tell the truth. "No. I don't ferret out other people's secrets or conduct covert surveillance. I only record what I see. It is my duty to remain vigilant."

YOU"Glaito was injured during the incident in the wardroom. I'm sorry for that."

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YOU"So you are spying on us."

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YOU"How did your notes end up in the wardroom?"

NPCSolomorne scowls. "A foolish mistake. I had been working at my assigned desk in the wardroom and, like an idiot, I left my data-slate in there. Glaito recognised it as an important item belonging to me, so he went into guard mode — and started chasing off anyone who might encroach upon it."

NPC"You know, [Name], you're lucky Glaito didn't rip your arm off when you took the data-slate from him. I'm sure he had a hard time deciding whose safety was more important, yours or my notes'."

YOU"You still have much to learn in your profession."

NPCThe corners of Solomorne's mouth lift slightly. "If you mean that I made myself look like an incompetent — then I completely agree. And I'm glad I was taught this lesson from an event that didn't end in tragedy."

YOU"Glaito was injured during the incident in the wardroom. I'm sorry for that."

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YOU"So you are spying on us."

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YOU"How did your notes end up in the wardroom?"

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YOU"Something tells me you left the data-slate in a conspicuous place on purpose. You left it there for me."

NPC"That would be disgracefully devious for an Arbitrator. I'm afraid you are overestimating my ingenuity." Solomorne's bearing makes it hard to gauge the sincerity of his words.

YOU"Glaito was injured during the incident in the wardroom. I'm sorry for that."

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YOU"So you are spying on us."

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YOU"How did your notes end up in the wardroom?"

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YOU"Something tells me you left the data-slate in a conspicuous place on purpose. You left it there for me."

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YOU[Read out the best parts] "Are you talking about these 'overtures'?"

NPCAs you read out the idea of attending a service at the reliquary together, Solomorne maintains a stony expression. The idea of a romantic evening by the stained glass windows of the ship's observatorium is greeted with the barely audible grinding of teeth. At the line "maybe a bottle of good amasec and an expensive ring confiscated from some acquisitive bureaucrat?" his eye twitches testily. But when you begin to read out the ornate and likely copied love confession, he snorts loudly, suppressing a smile with monstrous effort, and declares, "I beg you. I'm willing to part with much of my dignity — it is certainly warranted in this case — but allow me to keep a shred."

YOU"Glaito was injured during the incident in the wardroom. I'm sorry for that."

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YOU"So you are spying on us."

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YOU"How did your notes end up in the wardroom?"

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YOU"Something tells me you left the data-slate in a conspicuous place on purpose. You left it there for me."

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YOU[Read out the best parts] "Are you talking about these 'overtures'?"

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YOU"And what made you muse about how to make overtures toward me?"

NPCSolomorne says nothing for a long time, but then begins speaking without reserve: "I made a fool of myself that night. There was an intimacy between us, and it... perhaps it made me anxious. Or perhaps I wasn't prepared to feel so strongly. But I did feel it — I think about you and about what there could be between us."

NPC"If you do not feel the same, tell me — I will understand. If you do, then I want to apologise for my rash words before and take them back."

YOU"You are such a romantic, Solomorne. Where did you acquire such experience and self-assurance in matters of the heart?"

NPC"I would not call myself experienced in the subject. I have never met anyone who captivates me the way you do. I simply prefer to speak plainly."

YOU"You are such a romantic, Solomorne. Where did you acquire such experience and self-assurance in matters of the heart?"

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YOU"And if I agree, this will be something more than one night of fun?"

NPCSolomorne nods. "Much more. And something much more significant to me. I am not brazen enough to aspire to any official status, but I can promise you my friendship, my fidelity, my patience..." He scoffs. "I'm talking like a fool, aren't I? I just enjoy being with you, [Name]. And I'd like to express that feeling openly."

YOU"You are such a romantic, Solomorne. Where did you acquire such experience and self-assurance in matters of the heart?"

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YOU"And if I agree, this will be something more than one night of fun?"

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YOU"How have I so beguiled you?"

NPCSolomorne lapses into thought again for a long time, and then says doubtfully, "There is no simple answer... If I say you are special, it sounds hackneyed, doesn't it? But it's the truth. I've never met anyone like you before."

YOU"You are such a romantic, Solomorne. Where did you acquire such experience and self-assurance in matters of the heart?"

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YOU"And if I agree, this will be something more than one night of fun?"

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YOU"How have I so beguiled you?"

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YOU[Hold out the data-slate to Solomorne, but pull it back at the last minute with a smile] "I have to ask. Which of the ideas was your favourite?"

NPCSolomorne stiffens for a moment, and then a thin yet rakish smile forms on his lips. "I can show you."

NPCThe fighter's strong hands, accustomed to holding a weapon, rest on the organ keys with unexpected delicacy. His fingers flit confidently over the keys, producing a melody at once vigorous and full of restrained tenderness, tremulous expectation, and searing yearning. Solomorne's face is frozen in a mask of contemplation, but his hands dance along the keys, alternating between weightless caresses and precise, bold strikes.

NPCSlanting a glance at you while continuing to play, Solomorne quietly confesses, "I have never played for anyone before. This is me making an overture."

YOU"I can't believe it. Solomorne, you're a musician! How can you hide such talent?"

NPCSolomorne's eyes crease with triumph. "I'll settle for the title of organist in residence if you don't ask me to play anything else. I only know this piece."

YOU"Is organ playing part of an Arbitrator's training?"

NPC"No, thank the God-Emperor. But I was once assigned to escort a certain person of particular importance to the capital world of the Calixis Sector. He was to be received by no less than the governor himself. I spent eight Terran months alone with him in sealed quarters while the ship made the voyage to Scintilla. I don't know who he was or what special status earned him the protection of the Adeptus Arbites. I only know he was very fond of playing this tune on the organ. I learned it by heart."

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YOU"You play well."

NPC"Everything I do, I aim to do well." Solomorne's eyes crease as he draws out an intricate passage from the instrument with one hand while tucking the other behind his back. "Perfectly, even."

YOU"I can't believe it. Solomorne, you're a musician! How can you hide such talent?"

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YOU[Burst out laughing] "I'm sorry, but this is terribly poignant — an Arbitrator playing the organ for me!"

NPCWithout taking his eyes off the keys, Solomorne says, "At least you're enjoying yourself. Could be worse."

YOU"Is organ playing part of an Arbitrator's training?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You play well."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Next time, don't admit to knowing only one piece."

NPC"If it will bring you pleasure, I will apply myself and try to learn a second." Giving you a look heavy with meaning, he adds, "For you, I can do anything."

YOU"I can't believe it. Solomorne, you're a musician! How can you hide such talent?"

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YOU[Burst out laughing] "I'm sorry, but this is terribly poignant — an Arbitrator playing the organ for me!"

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YOU[Place your fingers on Solomorne's hands and play along with him]

YOU[Take Solomorne's hand] "Your gesture is well received. Your words are forgotten. Come."

YOU[Return the data-slate] "I think we should leave things as they are."

NPC"Please forgive me. It won't happen again." Solomorne's tense posture relaxes slightly, a shadow of strange relief on his face. "If you will excuse me."

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YOU"You have unexpected talent."

NPC"It is far from the only one, trust me." A thin smile, but no less suggestive for that, appears on Solomorne's lips.

YOU"I can't believe it. Solomorne, you're a musician! How can you hide such talent?"

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YOU[Burst out laughing] "I'm sorry, but this is terribly poignant — an Arbitrator playing the organ for me!"

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YOU[Place your fingers on Solomorne's hands and play along with him]continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Take Solomorne's hand] "Your gesture is well received. Your words are forgotten. Come."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Return the data-slate] "I think we should leave things as they are."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Place your fingers on Solomorne's hands and play along with him]continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Take Solomorne's hand] "Your gesture is well received. Your words are forgotten. Come."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Return the data-slate] "I think we should leave things as they are."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Next time, don't admit to knowing only one piece."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You have unexpected talent."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You play well."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Next time, don't admit to knowing only one piece."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You have unexpected talent."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Burst out laughing] "I'm sorry, but this is terribly poignant — an Arbitrator playing the organ for me!"

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YOU[Place your fingers on Solomorne's hands and play along with him]continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Take Solomorne's hand] "Your gesture is well received. Your words are forgotten. Come."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Return the data-slate] "I think we should leave things as they are."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Hold out the data-slate to Solomorne, but pull it back at the last minute with a smile] "I have to ask. Which of the ideas was your favourite?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Return the data-slate] "I think we should leave things as they are."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How have I so beguiled you?"

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YOU[Hold out the data-slate to Solomorne, but pull it back at the last minute with a smile] "I have to ask. Which of the ideas was your favourite?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Return the data-slate] "I think we should leave things as they are."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"And if I agree, this will be something more than one night of fun?"

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YOU"How have I so beguiled you?"

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YOU[Hold out the data-slate to Solomorne, but pull it back at the last minute with a smile] "I have to ask. Which of the ideas was your favourite?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Return the data-slate] "I think we should leave things as they are."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Return the data-slate] "I consider this inappropriate. You may go."

NPC"Please forgive me. It won't happen again." Solomorne's tense posture relaxes slightly, a shadow of strange relief on his face. "If you will excuse me."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"And what made you muse about how to make overtures toward me?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Return the data-slate] "I consider this inappropriate. You may go."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Read out the best parts] "Are you talking about these 'overtures'?"

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YOU"And what made you muse about how to make overtures toward me?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Return the data-slate] "I consider this inappropriate. You may go."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Your mistake gave me a reading experience I shall never forget."

NPCSolomorne replies wryly, "Yes, it gave me an... unforgettable experience, too."

YOU"Glaito was injured during the incident in the wardroom. I'm sorry for that."

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YOU"So you are spying on us."

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YOU"How did your notes end up in the wardroom?"

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YOU"Something tells me you left the data-slate in a conspicuous place on purpose. You left it there for me."

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YOU[Read out the best parts] "Are you talking about these 'overtures'?"

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YOU"And what made you muse about how to make overtures toward me?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Return the data-slate] "I consider this inappropriate. You may go."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I see."

NPC"I will not repeat such foolishness in the future."

YOU"Glaito was injured during the incident in the wardroom. I'm sorry for that."

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YOU"So you are spying on us."

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YOU"How did your notes end up in the wardroom?"

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YOU"Something tells me you left the data-slate in a conspicuous place on purpose. You left it there for me."

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YOU[Read out the best parts] "Are you talking about these 'overtures'?"

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YOU"And what made you muse about how to make overtures toward me?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Return the data-slate] "I consider this inappropriate. You may go."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Something tells me you left the data-slate in a conspicuous place on purpose. You left it there for me."

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YOU[Read out the best parts] "Are you talking about these 'overtures'?"

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YOU"And what made you muse about how to make overtures toward me?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Return the data-slate] "I consider this inappropriate. You may go."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How did your notes end up in the wardroom?"

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YOU"Something tells me you left the data-slate in a conspicuous place on purpose. You left it there for me."

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YOU[Read out the best parts] "Are you talking about these 'overtures'?"

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YOU"And what made you muse about how to make overtures toward me?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Return the data-slate] "I consider this inappropriate. You may go."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"So you are spying on us."

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YOU"How did your notes end up in the wardroom?"

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YOU"Something tells me you left the data-slate in a conspicuous place on purpose. You left it there for me."

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YOU[Read out the best parts] "Are you talking about these 'overtures'?"

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YOU"And what made you muse about how to make overtures toward me?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Return the data-slate] "I consider this inappropriate. You may go."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Smile] "I wish to know if this creation has a second volume. I am amazed by the author's imagination."

NPCSolomorne lets out a quiet sigh of anguish. "I'm sure that is the first of many jokes you've managed to think up already."

YOU[Maintain a stern silence]

NPCThe silence stretches for a few seconds, and then the hard indifference on Solomorne's face cracks, a shadow of anxiety flickering in his gaze.

YOU"You are not obliged to say anything if you don't want to. I'll just give it to you."

NPC"I think I still have to. To keep things transparent between us."