Entry point 1
NPC"[Name]," Heinrix says, with a distracted nod, his eyes glued to you as though trying to ascertain that it really is you, and not some devious lookalike. His face is pale and drawn, with dark shadows under his eyes — he has not been sleeping. "I will only take up a minute of your time. Just... I need to know — what happened to you?"
YOU"You already know. I was kidnapped along with my retinue. I was in Commorragh."
NPC"That's... unbelievable. No, what's unbelievable is that you returned from that place. From the city that no one ever returns from." Stunned, Heinrix steps closer to you.
NPCHis eyes rove over you. "How... how did you bear the ordeal? Are you all right?"
YOU"I am completely fine."
NPCThis seems to placate him slightly, but only for a moment. As if in a trance, he takes another step toward you. "The Emperor protects. And — forgive my blasphemy — but he's doing a damned sight better than I am!"
NPC"I gutted that accursed place where you disappeared. I found traces of Drukhari presence. I searched everywhere xenos had been sighted. I tried everything to try to shake information out of the prisoners..."
NPCHeinrix continues listing the methods he used to try to find you — and suddenly he is standing right in front of you. His eyes, locked on you, glint with barely restrained fire.
NPCHeinrix is silent as he gazes into your eyes, captivated. Then, as though tired of resisting, he surges forward. Before you realise what is happening, he kisses you.
NPCHeinrix sweeps you off your feet, holding you tight, and presses his lips to yours. You feel his heart pounding — and then the strange chill that momentarily surrounds you both.
NPCHeinrix tears himself away from you, his ragged breaths brushing against your ear. "I thought I had lost you forever. I spent days and nights trying to pick up your trail in the blackness of the Expanse... It almost drove me mad, [Name]... Perhaps it did a little..."
YOU"I won't leave you again."
NPC"Don't lie to me." Heinrix presses his lips to your brow for a moment. "The Rogue Trader leashing herself to an acolyte of the Inquisition? I don't believe that for a second. Just wait, tomorrow you'll find a new way to send me out of my mind with worry... but I'm ready for it. I swear on the Throne, for you, I'm ready for anything."
NPCA few minutes later, Heinrix sighs. "I should go. You have a mountain of things to do, and answering my questions isn't one of them." He laughs without humour, steps back, and brings your hand to his lips. "Still, I hope we will have the chance to spend some time together. Alone."
YOU"I shall try to be patient."end of branch
YOU[Sweep the table's contents onto the floor and pull Heinrix to you] "I have no intention of waiting."
NPCHeinrix stares at you in astonishment for a second, but that is immediately replaced by a smirk full of promise. "Such scandalous conduct, Lord Captain..." He claims your mouth in a kiss once more, his hands more demanding now as he holds you against him.end of branch
YOU"Steel your heart. This will not be the last trial we must face."
NPC"I know. You don't need to remind me." Heinrix presses his lips to your brow for a moment. "It doesn't matter. I'll endure anything for you."
NPCA few minutes later, Heinrix sighs. "I should go. You have a mountain of things to do, and answering my questions isn't one of them." He laughs without humour, steps back, and brings your hand to his lips. "Still, I hope we will have the chance to spend some time together. Alone."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sweep the table's contents onto the floor and pull Heinrix to you] "I have a way to heal you."
NPCHeinrix stares at you in astonishment for a second, but that is immediately replaced by a smirk full of promise. "Such scandalous conduct, Lord Captain..." He claims your mouth in a kiss once more, his hands more demanding now as he holds you against him.continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Slap him] "You forget yourself, Interrogator!"
NPCHeinrix recoils, fear and shame dawning on his flushed face. "I... humbly beg your forgiveness, Lord Captain! It must be the lack of sleep... I do not know what I was thinking. I am... I will not inflict my presence on you any further." He hurriedly bows and turns away.end of branch
YOU[Lay your hand on Heinrix's chest] "Come here."
NPCHeinrix sweeps you off your feet, holding you tight, and presses his lips to yours. You feel his heart pounding — and then the strange chill that momentarily surrounds you both.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Step away from me, watchdog of the Inquisition."
NPCHeinrix freezes. Then, his shoulders sagging slightly, he steps back. "Forgive me, Lord Captain. Allow me to express my relief at your safe return. I... will not presume to take up any more of your time." With a jerky bow, he heads for the door.end of branch
YOU"I feel terrific. You, however, look a little peaky."
NPC"PEAKY?" Heinrix chokes on the word. Without even realising it, he steps closer to you. "Sometimes I make mistakes, but this — letting a Rogue Trader disappear from under my nose — this is a new one for me!"
NPC"I gutted that accursed place where you disappeared. I found traces of Drukhari presence. I searched everywhere xenos had been sighted. I tried everything to try to shake information out of the prisoners..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It does not matter. I have returned."
NPC"Yes, of course, praise the Throne... but you were missing! You went on the shuttle, and you just vanished!" Heinrix takes a step toward you.
NPCHis eyes rove over you. "How... how did you bear the ordeal? Are you all right?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I'm glad to see you, Heinrix."
NPC"I... Yes, I mean, I'm glad to see you too!" Heinrix takes a step toward you.
NPCHis eyes rove over you. "How... how did you bear the ordeal? Are you all right?"continues where this line first appears above