HeinrixHeinrix cuts you a glance — one which, you suddenly realise, is charged with a strange, almost personal interest — before deferentially averting his gaze.
Heinrix"Apologies in advance if I unknowingly violate the protocol for conversing with someone of your elevated status. I think a slip in composure is to be expected when one is hosted personally in the Lord Captain's study."
YOU[Give Heinrix Kunrad's blade] "The traitor Kunrad Voigtvir had this item on his person."
Heinrix"Hmm. I suppose it could have some connection to the object of my search. Thank you, [Name] — I will examine it later."
YOU[Give Heinrix Kunrad's blade] "The traitor Kunrad Voigtvir had this item on his person."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Conversing with you is no less disconcerting for me, Master van Calox."
Heinrix"After serving in the Holy Ordos all these years, I am used to people being wary of me."
YOU"You misunderstand me. I am not unnerved by your status, but by you personally."
Heinrix"I..." Heinrix falls silent. Then he looks away. "You have no reason to be."
YOU"Admit it — you did not come here to shower me with thanks and give me the Elucidator."
Heinrix"Why would you— that is exactly why I came. And I do believe I have already taken up too much of your time." Heinrix somewhat hurriedly adjusts his jacket. "Under other circumstances, I would have requested a more in-depth conversation, but you have other matters to attend to."
HeinrixHeinrix is about to say something else when he is interrupted by the sound of a vox-signal. Someone is trying to contact you.
Heinrix"Thank you for your time, [Name]. Please consider me at your complete disposal while I am aboard your vessel."
Heinrix"Congratulations on the victory, Your Lordship/Ladyship! The entire vessel was impatiently awaiting the news of your expedition's success! The rumours about you not simply saving the Tech-Priests' monastery but actually eliminating the source of the mutiny are spreading like wildfire — the vox-transmissions from across the world speak of nothing else!"
Heinrix"Governor Medineh is waiting for you in the command centre to discuss matters, but I ask you to delay the visit and turn your gaze to the Navis Nobilite station instead. We are in desperate need of a new Navigator, but all our communication requests are still being ignored. I do not see how anything other than a personal visit from a man/woman of your stature can convince the representatives of the Navis Nobilite to break their silence."
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Heinrix"Governor Medineh is expecting you at his command centre to discuss matters. We are ready to depart immediately — just give the order."
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YOU"Why don't you sit down? I would be pleased to devote more time to your visit."
Heinrix"There is no need." The Interrogator's answer comes too quickly, as if he is eager to end the conversation as soon as possible. "Under different circumstances, I would welcome the chance to speak with you at greater length... but your subjects await."
Heinrix"Thank you for your time, [Name]. Please consider me at your complete disposal while I am aboard your vessel."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to return to other more pressing matters. Although I wouldn't mind continuing this conversation another time."
Heinrix"Of course. You have many matters and obligations that will not permit delay," the Interrogator answers with unusual haste.
Heinrix"Thank you for your time, [Name]. Please consider me at your complete disposal while I am aboard your vessel."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"A little more, and my pious trepidation will turn into something much less seemly."
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HeinrixHeinrix folds his hands behind his back and leans forward slightly. "Lord Captain [Name] von Valancius. With all due respect, stop addressing an acolyte of the Holy Inquisition as you would an admirer at a high-society function. You are far too frivolous a person to lead such an illustrious dynasty."
YOU"What can I do? The von Valancius dynasty is extremely, scandalously frivolous."
Heinrix"Perhaps my study of your predecessors' biographies was less than thorough — what caught my attention was the mentions of great conquests and discoveries of new worlds, not references to the specific temperament of your bloodline."
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YOU"I will not stop, Interrogator — ruffling your feathers is most amusing!"
HeinrixHeinrix raises a brow. "You find my concern for your reputation amusing? How wrong you are."
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YOU"I beg your pardon, Interrogator. I shall try to behave myself."
Heinrix"Much obliged." The Interrogator steps back, still keeping his eyes on you — he has not been taken in by your easy acquiescence.
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Heinrix"I... will let your remark go unanswered, [Name]... until evidence arises to confirm my suspicions about your reasons for making it."
YOU"Admit it — you did not come here to shower me with thanks and give me the Elucidator."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why don't you sit down? I would be pleased to devote more time to your visit."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to return to other more pressing matters. Although I wouldn't mind continuing this conversation another time."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"One cannot blame the Imperium's citizens for fearing the Inquisition."
Heinrix"Such a fear sometimes indicates that a person has something to hide. Lack of guilt proves nothing — even thoughts can be dangerous heresy."
YOU[Give Heinrix Kunrad's blade] "The traitor Kunrad Voigtvir had this item on his person."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Conversing with you is no less disconcerting for me, Master van Calox."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you plan to do now?"
Heinrix"I would like to offer my assistance in resolving your immediate problems. I am aware that the ship suffered considerable losses during the recent mutiny and was damaged by the cultists' actions, and you have lost many valuable officers as well. You are in a difficult situation. I am at your disposal."
YOU[Give Heinrix Kunrad's blade] "The traitor Kunrad Voigtvir had this item on his person."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Conversing with you is no less disconcerting for me, Master van Calox."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you plan to do now?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you think will become of the Electrodynamic Cenobium?"
Heinrix"It all depends on the Electro-Priests who survived the attack. Fortunately for them, the cultists did not manage to seriously corrupt the holy site, partly thanks to the priesthood's efforts. Nevertheless, I would not be surprised if the local Explorator Fleet decides to audit and purge the damaged units once it hears about what has happened."
YOU[Give Heinrix Kunrad's blade] "The traitor Kunrad Voigtvir had this item on his person."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Conversing with you is no less disconcerting for me, Master van Calox."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you plan to do now?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you think will become of the Electrodynamic Cenobium?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must return to my duties."
HeinrixHeinrix is about to say something else when he is interrupted by the sound of a vox-signal. Someone is trying to contact you.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must return to my duties."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you think will become of the Electrodynamic Cenobium?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must return to my duties."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you plan to do now?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you think will become of the Electrodynamic Cenobium?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must return to my duties."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Conversing with you is no less disconcerting for me, Master van Calox."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you plan to do now?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you think will become of the Electrodynamic Cenobium?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must return to my duties."continues where this line first appears above
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Heinrix"Rogue Trader." The Interrogator offers a scant bow. "I was somewhat brusque at our first meeting and I would like to make up for it by expressing my thanks for your assistance in the Electrodynamic Cenobium. Your arrival could not have come at a better time."
Heinrix"Thanks to you, I have succeeded in finding the object that brought me to this system in the first place. Now that the weapon of corruption has been seized from the cult, I can satisfy the Lord Inquisitor's wish and travel with you to Footfall — once you have finished your business on Rykad."
Heinrix"There is one more thing. The Lord Inquisitor gave me this item some time ago. He must have thought it likely that I would find myself aboard this vessel sooner than he." Heinrix reveals a small device wrapped in velvet. "I was instructed to deliver this device to Lady Theodora, however, given recent events, I believe I ought to present it to you. This is an Elucidator, a sacred machine capable of translating the languages of remote and lost worlds into Low Gothic. It can even process xenos languages to a certain degree — not without infelicities, but passably well."
YOU"Thank you. The Inquisition's generosity is greatly appreciated."
Heinrix"May the Elucidator serve House von Valancius as faithfully as it has served the acolytes of the Holy Ordos up to now."
YOU[Give Heinrix Kunrad's blade] "The traitor Kunrad Voigtvir had this item on his person."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Conversing with you is no less disconcerting for me, Master van Calox."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you plan to do now?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you think will become of the Electrodynamic Cenobium?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must return to my duties."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be honest, van Calox — is this some kind of tracking device?"
Heinrix"Certainly not. The Elucidator is such a rare and complex creation of the Omnissiah that neither I nor any of my colleagues would dream of compromising its integrity. If you wish, have your Tech-Priests confirm that there are no listening devices inside."
YOU[Give Heinrix Kunrad's blade] "The traitor Kunrad Voigtvir had this item on his person."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Conversing with you is no less disconcerting for me, Master van Calox."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you plan to do now?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you think will become of the Electrodynamic Cenobium?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must return to my duties."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"A strange choice for your first love token."
Heinrix"It's not—" Heinrix steels himself with visible effort and continues more calmly, "It is not a 'love token,' Lord Captain. It is a rare and valuable device that will be a useful tool in the hands of the Rogue Trader."
YOU[Give Heinrix Kunrad's blade] "The traitor Kunrad Voigtvir had this item on his person."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Conversing with you is no less disconcerting for me, Master van Calox."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you plan to do now?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you think will become of the Electrodynamic Cenobium?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must return to my duties."continues where this line first appears above
Heinrix"Unfortunately, my personal investigation has hit a dead end. I think I will have to call upon outside resources to continue the search..." You see Heinrix's expression sour at these last words.
YOU[Give Heinrix the blade fragment] "I have not been completely honest with you."
HeinrixThe Interrogator's eyes gleam when they see the fragment. He reaches out and takes the object, wincing ever so slightly as he does. "Yes. Yes, there can be no mistake. Such a powerful weapon of destruction..." Heinrix looks at you. "Why have you decided to part with it now?"
YOU"Such things do not belong in the hands of a lowly servant of the Imperium."
Heinrix"You are quite right, [Name]. I hope you will continue to exhibit such good sense in the future."
Heinrix"There is one more thing. The Lord Inquisitor gave me this item some time ago. He must have thought it likely that I would find myself aboard this vessel sooner than he." Heinrix reveals a small device wrapped in velvet. "I was instructed to deliver this device to Lady Theodora, however, given recent events, I believe I ought to present it to you. This is an Elucidator, a sacred machine capable of translating the languages of remote and lost worlds into Low Gothic. It can even process xenos languages to a certain degree — not without infelicities, but passably well."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Honestly, this artefact frightens me."
Heinrix"Very insightful, [Name]. In the hands of mortals, objects like this often make slaves of those who hold them. I am pleased that you have avoided such a fate."
Heinrix"There is one more thing. The Lord Inquisitor gave me this item some time ago. He must have thought it likely that I would find myself aboard this vessel sooner than he." Heinrix reveals a small device wrapped in velvet. "I was instructed to deliver this device to Lady Theodora, however, given recent events, I believe I ought to present it to you. This is an Elucidator, a sacred machine capable of translating the languages of remote and lost worlds into Low Gothic. It can even process xenos languages to a certain degree — not without infelicities, but passably well."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Candour is a pleasure that I would like to indulge in more often where you are concerned."
Heinrix"I... know what you mean, Lord Captain. However, my usual methods for eliciting candour bear little resemblance to civilised conversation."
Heinrix"There is one more thing. The Lord Inquisitor gave me this item some time ago. He must have thought it likely that I would find myself aboard this vessel sooner than he." Heinrix reveals a small device wrapped in velvet. "I was instructed to deliver this device to Lady Theodora, however, given recent events, I believe I ought to present it to you. This is an Elucidator, a sacred machine capable of translating the languages of remote and lost worlds into Low Gothic. It can even process xenos languages to a certain degree — not without infelicities, but passably well."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"For that gleam in your eyes. How could I not, when broken old rubbish is the only thing that delights you so?"
HeinrixHeinrix allows himself a guarded smile. "For the avoidance of any awkwardness, I will choose to see it as you merely fulfilling your duty to the Holy Inquisition."
Heinrix"There is one more thing. The Lord Inquisitor gave me this item some time ago. He must have thought it likely that I would find myself aboard this vessel sooner than he." Heinrix reveals a small device wrapped in velvet. "I was instructed to deliver this device to Lady Theodora, however, given recent events, I believe I ought to present it to you. This is an Elucidator, a sacred machine capable of translating the languages of remote and lost worlds into Low Gothic. It can even process xenos languages to a certain degree — not without infelicities, but passably well."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have something to confess. I discovered some kind of Chaos artefact in the Cenobium's cogitator, and I deemed it necessary to dispose of it."
Heinrix"What?" Heinrix lets out a choked gasp, then pinches the bridge of his nose. "All right. All right. At the very least, the object of corruption — if that is indeed what it was — has been destroyed. This is a satisfactory outcome."
Heinrix"There is one more thing. The Lord Inquisitor gave me this item some time ago. He must have thought it likely that I would find myself aboard this vessel sooner than he." Heinrix reveals a small device wrapped in velvet. "I was instructed to deliver this device to Lady Theodora, however, given recent events, I believe I ought to present it to you. This is an Elucidator, a sacred machine capable of translating the languages of remote and lost worlds into Low Gothic. It can even process xenos languages to a certain degree — not without infelicities, but passably well."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lie] "That is a shame."
Heinrix"My missions do not always end in success. Unfortunately." Heinrix's piercing gaze rests on you for several seconds, and then he looks away.
Heinrix"There is one more thing. The Lord Inquisitor gave me this item some time ago. He must have thought it likely that I would find myself aboard this vessel sooner than he." Heinrix reveals a small device wrapped in velvet. "I was instructed to deliver this device to Lady Theodora, however, given recent events, I believe I ought to present it to you. This is an Elucidator, a sacred machine capable of translating the languages of remote and lost worlds into Low Gothic. It can even process xenos languages to a certain degree — not without infelicities, but passably well."continues where this line first appears above