GuestA group of aristocrats stands apart from the rest of the nobles. Their whispering carries a tinge of displeasure.
Macharius SauerbackThe clear leader of this gathering is a gaunt, bilious-faced man dressed in Sauerback colours — this must be Macharius himself, head of the house. He offers you a ceremonious bow. "My congratulations, Your Lordship/Ladyship."
Toriana Gaprak"May the Omnissiah grant you understanding." The woman with whom he is conversing, the one dressed in a robe with gear-shaped adornments, is Toriana Gaprak. It is difficult to read her face due to it being covered in numerous augmentations.
YOU[Observe the guests]
GuestToriana Gaprak looks rather anxious. Macharius Sauerback, dressed surprisingly plainly and austerely for an aristocrat of such a high rank, is frowning suspiciously. He came to the reception with a companion — a woman of dazzling beauty wearing a gilded augment necklace around her throat. His wife, probably.
YOU[Observe the guests]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How are you these days, Toriana?"
Toriana GaprakLike a forging hammer, Toriana's voice falls heavily on the ear. "The corruption of Kiava Gamma was a great blow to my family. The contemptible Cubis Delphim betrayed our trust, desecrated the forge-cathedrals, and took my esteemed cousin's life."
Toriana Gaprak"On behalf of my family, I humbly beg you to forgive our negligence. I am ready to accept any punishment."
YOU[Look closely at Toriana]
YOU"I ordered Governor Drivestem to teach House Gaprak a lesson for what happened to Kiava Gamma. Dare I hope that you have learned it well?"
Toriana GaprakToriana's jaw augmetic lets out a low clang. "Of course, Your Lordship/Ladyship. The punitive measures... considerably curbed both the wealth and the numbers of my family. We will never forget our just punishment."
YOU[Look closely at Toriana]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I ordered Governor Drivestem to teach House Gaprak a lesson for what happened to Kiava Gamma. Dare I hope that you have learned it well?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see you are interested in my companion Pasqal. I will grant you the privilege of conversing with him."
Toriana GaprakToriana's face lights up with the enthusiasm of a true scholar. "Thank you, Your Lordship/Ladyship. I noticed that you chose to have him by your side during the ceremony, and I would be honoured to meet such a highly placed member of the Adeptus Mechanicus. For, although House Gaprak does indeed follow the Omnissiah, we are but laypeople, and we are not permitted to converse with such enlightened servants of the Machine God. Your gracious assent fills my heart with joy."
YOU[Look closely at Toriana]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I ordered Governor Drivestem to teach House Gaprak a lesson for what happened to Kiava Gamma. Dare I hope that you have learned it well?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see you are interested in my companion Pasqal. I will grant you the privilege of conversing with him."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me more about your family."
Toriana Gaprak"We Gapraks originate from the Calixis Sector, from the cluster of planets known as the Lathe Worlds. We worked faithfully for the good of our masters there, the Adeptus Mechanicus, and through our service, we gained a spark of the Omnissiah's knowledge. Then fate tied us through the bonds of fealty to the venerable von Valancius dynasty, and we found ourselves in the Koronus Expanse. Generation after generation, we fulfilled our duty faultlessly, until Kiava Gamma destroyed and disgraced our name."
YOU[Look closely at Toriana]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I ordered Governor Drivestem to teach House Gaprak a lesson for what happened to Kiava Gamma. Dare I hope that you have learned it well?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see you are interested in my companion Pasqal. I will grant you the privilege of conversing with him."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me more about your family."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do your part to heal the wounds inflicted on Kiava Gamma and your house will be forgiven."
Toriana GaprakToriana raises her mechanical eyes to the ceiling. "I swear on the Omnissiah's all-encompassing insight, we will make every effort to justify the cost of its resurrection."
Macharius SauerbackMacharius scoffs. "It was only a year ago that none could doubt House Gaprak's usefulness. Yet here you are, Toriana, on your knees, 'justifying the cost.'"
YOU[Observe the guests]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How are you these days, Toriana?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Macharius, I'm surprised you deigned to make an appearance here this evening."
Macharius SauerbackMacharius's face twists into an unpleasant smile, which makes the artificial skin on the left side all the more prominent. "I am a servant of the von Valancius dynasty. Had I not come, I would have committed an act of unacceptable insolence and damaged my family's honour."
Regina SauerbackMacharius's wife offers you a charming smile, as if apologising for her husband's vitriolic tone. Her large dark eyes are brimming with curiosity.
YOU"What has so displeased you, Macharius?"
Macharius SauerbackMacharius says with caution, "I am your dynasty's loyal servant... But you have asked, and I will answer. Too long has the Koronus Expanse lived under the rule of Rogue Traders. The privileges granted to them make people think that commoners too can dismiss the prohibitions of the Imperium."
Macharius Sauerback"For the good of the sector, Rogue Traders must become paragons of the law, not exceptions to it. But do many Warrant holders exhibit lawful conduct? No, they do not!"
Macharius Sauerback"Even you, Your Lordship/Ladyship, are the subject of the strangest of rumours — and you have just recently inherited your protectorate. Kunrad Voigtvir's people, for instance, claim that you had a hand in the esteemed Theodora's demise and accuse you of many other misdeeds. It doesn't matter whether or not their claims are true — the people hear them. Believe them. And think that they may follow your example."
YOU"If you believe Kunrad's lies, then draw your weapon. Let us duel, right here, before the Emperor's visage."
Macharius SauerbackMacharius places his hand on the hilt of his sword, then glances with uncertainty at the images of the Emperor gazing upon him from every direction, then at you. His fingers release the hilt.
Macharius Sauerback"No. I do not believe his words. I am your servant, and my oath to your dynasty is harder than steel. I am guilty of repeating an ignominious lie, and I will pay a fine. And anyone who repeats it in my presence I myself will challenge to a duel to the death."
YOU"What has so displeased you, Macharius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your cousin, Jocasta, became the new Master-at-Arms on my ship."
Macharius Sauerback"I am pleased to hear it." Nothing in Macharius's face shows that he is glad for his cousin. "I always worried that her character would cause our house a great deal of grief, and yet, in the end, the noble Sauerback blood was stronger than any personal shortcomings. I have faith that Jocasta will prove herself adequately." He forces a faint smile.
YOU"What has so displeased you, Macharius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your cousin, Jocasta, became the new Master-at-Arms on my ship."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to know more about House Sauerback."
Macharius SauerbackMacharius puffs out his chest and says proudly, "The Sauerback line was one of the first noble houses to arrive in the Koronus Expanse. For millennia, we have served the Golden Throne and kept the faith. Sauerback warriors have bled in a hundred wars and at different times have ruled a great many colonies of the von Valancius dynasty."
YOU"What has so displeased you, Macharius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your cousin, Jocasta, became the new Master-at-Arms on my ship."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to know more about House Sauerback."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to become better acquainted with your wife."
GuestMacharius is visibly vexed by this shift in the conversation. His wife offers you a reserved smile.
Regina Sauerback"It is an honour to be in your company, Your Lordship/Ladyship."
YOU"It is my pleasure. Macharius is lucky to have such a beautiful wife. Perhaps more so than you are to have him."
YOU"Your countenance is familiar somehow. Could it be your resemblance to the image of Saint Maletta?"
YOU[Point your weapon at Macharius and chuckle] "You know, Macharius, a person could kill for a woman so gorgeous."
YOU"I shan't continue to test Macharius's loyalty by speaking with his beautiful wife any longer."
Regina Sauerback"I am glad to know that you think highly of my beauty." Regina blushes slightly.
Macharius SauerbackMacharius, his face a deep red, is only too ready to change the subject.
YOU"What has so displeased you, Macharius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your cousin, Jocasta, became the new Master-at-Arms on my ship."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to know more about House Sauerback."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to become better acquainted with your wife."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."
Macharius SauerbackMacharius bows his head without too much reverence.
YOU[Observe the guests]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How are you these days, Toriana?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Macharius, I'm surprised you deigned to make an appearance here this evening."continues where this line first appears above
Heinrix"It's been very illuminating. Given me plenty of food for thought." Heinrix's response is barely audible.
YOU"Is there anything you would like to tell me?"
Heinrix"Nothing urgent, [Name]." Heinrix casts an impassive look at you and immediately glances away.
YOU"Is there anything you would like to tell me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What can you tell me about my guests?"
Heinrix"Well, Macharius Sauerback is all but throwing darts at your portrait. He is more astute at choosing women than enemies. He is trying to entice Gaprak to his side, but she is too frightened after the fiasco on Kiava Gamma."
YOU"Is there anything you would like to tell me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What can you tell me about my guests?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Even in leisure, you never cease to be of help. I appreciate it."
Heinrix"That is why they call it the unsleeping eye of the Inquisition. Even in sleep, I hear everything."
Heinrix"[Name], before this gala concludes, there is something I'd like to tell you... Be careful today. I sense that a wave of darkness will soon hit our defensive lines, and I hope that I will still get a chance to meet you there as an ally."
YOU[Observe the guests]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How are you these days, Toriana?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Macharius, I'm surprised you deigned to make an appearance here this evening."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lean toward Heinrix] "Interesting conversation?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Leave silently]
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YOU"Stop it! Do you ever act like anything other than a grubby spy?"
Heinrix"I can't help it. It is my job to know the thoughts of the Imperium's faithful."
Heinrix"[Name], before this gala concludes, there is something I'd like to tell you... Be careful today. I sense that a wave of darkness will soon hit our defensive lines, and I hope that I will still get a chance to meet you there as an ally."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Even in leisure, you never cease to be of help. I appreciate it."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Stop it! Do you ever act like anything other than a grubby spy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What can you tell me about my guests?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Even in leisure, you never cease to be of help. I appreciate it."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Stop it! Do you ever act like anything other than a grubby spy?"continues where this line first appears above
HeinrixWith a glance to make sure the other guests are not observing you, the Interrogator murmurs, "We need to talk, [Name]. Immediately."
YOU"Is something wrong?"
Heinrix"Not here. Let's go elsewhere — this won't take long."
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YOU"Very well."
Heinrix"Not here. Let's go elsewhere — this won't take long."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I do not have time for you right now."
HeinrixHeinrix opens his mouth to say something, but stops himself by sheer force of will. His eyes return to scanning the crowd in the hall.
YOU[Observe the guests]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How are you these days, Toriana?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Macharius, I'm surprised you deigned to make an appearance here this evening."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lean toward Heinrix] "Interesting conversation?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Leave silently]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Leave silently]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
Macharius Sauerback"I dare hope that your reign will see the faith on Dargonus remain as doctrinally strict as it was under Lady Theodora. The appearance of a death cultist at your side makes one wonder if we should anticipate changes in our customary ways of honouring the Emperor."
YOU"What has so displeased you, Macharius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your cousin, Jocasta, became the new Master-at-Arms on my ship."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to know more about House Sauerback."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to become better acquainted with your wife."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to become better acquainted with your wife."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to know more about House Sauerback."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to become better acquainted with your wife."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I forbid anyone to repeat Kunrad Voigtvir's lies and hereby impose a fine on you, Macharius."
Macharius Sauerback"As you command, Your Lordship/Ladyship. I am not repeating the words of another, merely informing you that they are being spoken. But your behest will be carried out."
YOU"What has so displeased you, Macharius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your cousin, Jocasta, became the new Master-at-Arms on my ship."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to know more about House Sauerback."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to become better acquainted with your wife."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
HeinrixHeinrix pulls out a data-slate and makes a note in it without looking.
YOU"What has so displeased you, Macharius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your cousin, Jocasta, became the new Master-at-Arms on my ship."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to know more about House Sauerback."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to become better acquainted with your wife."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Rogue Traders are not renegades vested with authority. We are the long arm of the Imperium, and I shall prove it to you."
Macharius Sauerback"I wouldn't dare accuse you of anything, Your Lordship/Ladyship. I am simply concerned. If you happen to lay my concerns to rest, House Sauerback will be praying for your well-being every day."
YOU"What has so displeased you, Macharius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your cousin, Jocasta, became the new Master-at-Arms on my ship."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to know more about House Sauerback."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to become better acquainted with your wife."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your poor head, tormented with so many concerns. Would you like to have it removed from your shoulders?"
Macharius Sauerback"Your will is absolute. When my head ceases to be of use — I will humbly place it upon the executioner's block." Macharius's voice drips with insincere obedience.
YOU"What has so displeased you, Macharius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your cousin, Jocasta, became the new Master-at-Arms on my ship."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to know more about House Sauerback."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to become better acquainted with your wife."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You speak of the sector's future with such confidence — could it be that you want this power for yourself, that you simply envy Rogue Traders?"
Macharius SauerbackJudging by the chuckles among the nobles, your words have found their mark. Macharius blushes in humiliation. "Not in the... slightest, Your Lordship/Ladyship. I am content with my role as servant."
Toriana GaprakToriana looks away tactfully so as not to see her associate being disgraced.
YOU"What has so displeased you, Macharius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your cousin, Jocasta, became the new Master-at-Arms on my ship."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to know more about House Sauerback."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to become better acquainted with your wife."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your cousin, Jocasta, became the new Master-at-Arms on my ship."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to know more about House Sauerback."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to become better acquainted with your wife."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lean toward Heinrix] "Interesting conversation?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Leave silently]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It pleases me to see that our perspectives align. I, too, think that you are to blame for everything."
Toriana GaprakShe sighs with a guttural clang. "The Omnissiah did not grant me understanding. I repent of my blindness."
Macharius SauerbackMacharius sighs with sympathy. "Such a tragedy, Toriana. To think that not but one year ago no one could have doubted your family's usefulness. Yet it took a single mistake to cast all of your accomplishments into oblivion."
YOU[Observe the guests]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How are you these days, Toriana?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Macharius, I'm surprised you deigned to make an appearance here this evening."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lean toward Heinrix] "Interesting conversation?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Leave silently]continues where this line first appears above
Toriana GaprakSomething rattles in her visors. "I was delighted to see one of the Omnissiah's priests placed beside you. In these trying times, the entire sector needs to stand together, united into one mechanism. The Adeptus Mechanicus will help us do just that."
YOU[Look closely at Toriana]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I ordered Governor Drivestem to teach House Gaprak a lesson for what happened to Kiava Gamma. Dare I hope that you have learned it well?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see you are interested in my companion Pasqal. I will grant you the privilege of conversing with him."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me more about your family."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do your part to heal the wounds inflicted on Kiava Gamma and your house will be forgiven."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It pleases me to see that our perspectives align. I, too, think that you are to blame for everything."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do your part to heal the wounds inflicted on Kiava Gamma and your house will be forgiven."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It pleases me to see that our perspectives align. I, too, think that you are to blame for everything."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me more about your family."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do your part to heal the wounds inflicted on Kiava Gamma and your house will be forgiven."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It pleases me to see that our perspectives align. I, too, think that you are to blame for everything."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see you are interested in my companion Pasqal. I will grant you the privilege of conversing with him."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me more about your family."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do your part to heal the wounds inflicted on Kiava Gamma and your house will be forgiven."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It pleases me to see that our perspectives align. I, too, think that you are to blame for everything."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Macharius, I'm surprised you deigned to make an appearance here this evening."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lean toward Heinrix] "Interesting conversation?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Leave silently]continues where this line first appears above
GuestHeinrix, who joined the group unnoticed, mostly keeps silent, listening intently to their every word.
YOU[Observe the guests]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How are you these days, Toriana?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Macharius, I'm surprised you deigned to make an appearance here this evening."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lean toward Heinrix] "Interesting conversation?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Leave silently]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How are you these days, Toriana?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Macharius, I'm surprised you deigned to make an appearance here this evening."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lean toward Heinrix] "Interesting conversation?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Leave silently]continues where this line first appears above
Guest(sequence)
HeinrixYou catch Heinrix's intent gaze upon you, as he breaks off from agitatedly tapping at a data-slate. He makes a subtle gesture, clearly wishing to speak to you.
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Toriana Gaprak"Your Lordship/Ladyship?"
YOU[Observe the guests]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How are you these days, Toriana?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Macharius, I'm surprised you deigned to make an appearance here this evening."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lean toward Heinrix] "Interesting conversation?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Leave silently]continues where this line first appears above
Guest(sequence)continues where this line first appears above
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Regina Sauerback"You flatter me, Your Lordship/Ladyship. But I cannot say that it is not to my liking."
GuestRegina gives you a charming smile. Meanwhile, Toriana and Macharius are watching the conversation unfold, not quite believing their eyes and ears.
YOU"It is my pleasure. Macharius is lucky to have such a beautiful wife. Perhaps more so than you are to have him."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your countenance is familiar somehow. Could it be your resemblance to the image of Saint Maletta?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Point your weapon at Macharius and chuckle] "You know, Macharius, a person could kill for a woman so gorgeous."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shan't continue to test Macharius's loyalty by speaking with his beautiful wife any longer."continues where this line first appears above
Regina SauerbackThe glint in Regina's eyes betrays her genuine interest in you. "I hope this won't be the end of our acquaintance. You wouldn't mind if I wrote you from time to time, would you, Your Lordship/Ladyship?"
YOU[Smile] "Macharius, you wouldn't mind, would you?"
Macharius SauerbackYou can almost hear the crunching of teeth as Macharius answers in a high and hate-filled hiss: "Certainly not."
YOU[Smile] "Macharius, you wouldn't mind, would you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I promise to answer whenever I am not occupied with conquest and destruction of the enemies of Humanity."
Regina SauerbackRegina smiles, triumphant and flattered. "I daren't count on such generous courtesy, Your Lordship/Ladyship."
Macharius SauerbackMacharius grips the hilt of his parade blade as if trying to strangle it, and wheezes furiously: "A high honour for House Sauerback."
YOU"What has so displeased you, Macharius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your cousin, Jocasta, became the new Master-at-Arms on my ship."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to know more about House Sauerback."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to become better acquainted with your wife."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I doubt your correspondence will be an interesting read."
Regina SauerbackRegina blushes in embarrassment and hides her eyes. "Please forgive my insolence, Your Lordship/Ladyship."
Macharius SauerbackMacharius looks at you silently with a mixture of indignation and relief in his eyes. "The Rogue Trader has better things to do than read letters from his/her subjects, Regina."
YOU"What has so displeased you, Macharius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your cousin, Jocasta, became the new Master-at-Arms on my ship."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to know more about House Sauerback."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to become better acquainted with your wife."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look stern] "Macharius, you should talk to your spouse about what passes for decent conduct in high society and what does not."
Regina SauerbackRegina blushes in embarrassment and hides her eyes. "I beg Your Lordship/Ladyship's forgiveness. I didn't mean to offend you with my manners."
Macharius SauerbackMacharius is pale, his fingers trembling with anger. He nods dryly, with a hint of grudging gratitude in his voice: "I promise this will not happen again."
YOU"What has so displeased you, Macharius?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your cousin, Jocasta, became the new Master-at-Arms on my ship."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to know more about House Sauerback."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would like to become better acquainted with your wife."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I promise to answer whenever I am not occupied with conquest and destruction of the enemies of Humanity."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I doubt your correspondence will be an interesting read."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look stern] "Macharius, you should talk to your spouse about what passes for decent conduct in high society and what does not."continues where this line first appears above
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Regina Sauerback"You underestimate Macharius, Your Lordship/Ladyship. A man of his talents is a treasure to the one he serves." Regina's voice is calm as she speaks about her husband, but it is not particularly warm either.
YOU"It is my pleasure. Macharius is lucky to have such a beautiful wife. Perhaps more so than you are to have him."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your countenance is familiar somehow. Could it be your resemblance to the image of Saint Maletta?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Point your weapon at Macharius and chuckle] "You know, Macharius, a person could kill for a woman so gorgeous."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shan't continue to test Macharius's loyalty by speaking with his beautiful wife any longer."continues where this line first appears above
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Regina Sauerback"I wouldn't dream of claiming to bear any resemblance to a great saint. I lack her... virtue." Regina makes eyes at you before demurely lowering her gaze.
GuestRegina gives you a charming smile. Meanwhile, Toriana and Macharius are watching the conversation unfold, not quite believing their eyes and ears.continues where this line first appears above
Regina SauerbackThe glint in Regina's eyes betrays her genuine interest in you. "I hope this won't be the end of our acquaintance. You wouldn't mind if I wrote you from time to time, would you, Your Lordship/Ladyship?"continues where this line first appears above
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Regina Sauerback"I wouldn't dream of claiming to bear any resemblance to a great saint. That would be blasphemy." Regina's voice is friendly and calm, but she keeps glancing at her husband.
YOU"It is my pleasure. Macharius is lucky to have such a beautiful wife. Perhaps more so than you are to have him."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your countenance is familiar somehow. Could it be your resemblance to the image of Saint Maletta?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Point your weapon at Macharius and chuckle] "You know, Macharius, a person could kill for a woman so gorgeous."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shan't continue to test Macharius's loyalty by speaking with his beautiful wife any longer."continues where this line first appears above
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Regina SauerbackAs Macharius pales, Regina smiles at him, then glances at you with interest. "I beg for your mercy. Macharius does not deserve death."
GuestRegina gives you a charming smile. Meanwhile, Toriana and Macharius are watching the conversation unfold, not quite believing their eyes and ears.continues where this line first appears above
Regina SauerbackThe glint in Regina's eyes betrays her genuine interest in you. "I hope this won't be the end of our acquaintance. You wouldn't mind if I wrote you from time to time, would you, Your Lordship/Ladyship?"continues where this line first appears above
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Regina SauerbackRegina glances at Macharius, who is not frightened by your sudden gesture in the slightest, then looks back at you. Her voice is calm but cold. "If my presence threatens my husband's life, I can humbly take my leave."
YOU"It is my pleasure. Macharius is lucky to have such a beautiful wife. Perhaps more so than you are to have him."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your countenance is familiar somehow. Could it be your resemblance to the image of Saint Maletta?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Point your weapon at Macharius and chuckle] "You know, Macharius, a person could kill for a woman so gorgeous."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shan't continue to test Macharius's loyalty by speaking with his beautiful wife any longer."continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 12 of 15
GuestFor an inscrutable man, Heinrix is being even more inscrutable than usual. It's as if he is hiding something. Something important.
YOU"Is there anything you would like to tell me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What can you tell me about my guests?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Even in leisure, you never cease to be of help. I appreciate it."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Stop it! Do you ever act like anything other than a grubby spy?"continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 13 of 15
GuestHeinrix looks away, tracking the guests' movements around the hall.
YOU"Is there anything you would like to tell me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What can you tell me about my guests?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Even in leisure, you never cease to be of help. I appreciate it."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Stop it! Do you ever act like anything other than a grubby spy?"continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 14 of 15
GuestThere is something lurking beneath Toriana's repentant expression... a grudge. It would seem that she was personally offended by the nightmare into which Cubis Delphim plunged her domain, and she feels betrayed.
YOU[Look closely at Toriana]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I ordered Governor Drivestem to teach House Gaprak a lesson for what happened to Kiava Gamma. Dare I hope that you have learned it well?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see you are interested in my companion Pasqal. I will grant you the privilege of conversing with him."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me more about your family."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do your part to heal the wounds inflicted on Kiava Gamma and your house will be forgiven."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It pleases me to see that our perspectives align. I, too, think that you are to blame for everything."continues where this line first appears above
Toriana GaprakYou notice Toriana's mechanical visors periodically looking past you, in the direction of Pasqal. It seems the Tech-Priest is an object of fascination for her.
YOU[Look closely at Toriana]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I ordered Governor Drivestem to teach House Gaprak a lesson for what happened to Kiava Gamma. Dare I hope that you have learned it well?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see you are interested in my companion Pasqal. I will grant you the privilege of conversing with him."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me more about your family."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do your part to heal the wounds inflicted on Kiava Gamma and your house will be forgiven."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It pleases me to see that our perspectives align. I, too, think that you are to blame for everything."continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 15 of 15
GuestUnfortunately, her augmented face expresses a limited range of emotions, and her synthesised voice conceals lies too easily.
YOU[Look closely at Toriana]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I ordered Governor Drivestem to teach House Gaprak a lesson for what happened to Kiava Gamma. Dare I hope that you have learned it well?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see you are interested in my companion Pasqal. I will grant you the privilege of conversing with him."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me more about your family."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do your part to heal the wounds inflicted on Kiava Gamma and your house will be forgiven."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It pleases me to see that our perspectives align. I, too, think that you are to blame for everything."continues where this line first appears above
Toriana GaprakYou notice Toriana's mechanical visors periodically looking past you, in the direction of Pasqal. It seems the Tech-Priest is an object of fascination for her.continues where this line first appears above