Cassia"Lord Captain?" Cassia raises her chin. Her posture and gaze are reserved and dignified as is becoming of nobility, yet her trembling voice betrays her emotional state. "The decks of this voidship abound with swirls of dirty colours — some of your crew are spreading ludicrous gossip about you allegedly collecting people's hearts like victory trophies. And that your... collection... boasts more than one exhibit. Please, dispel my doubts — or do our feelings for each other count for nothing?"
YOU"What is the point of choosing? Can't we all come to an agreement that is to everyone's satisfaction?"
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Cassia"Your proposal is... outrageous!" Cassia's face turns red. "If it was your intention to insult me, Lord Captain, you have nearly succeeded."
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Jae"As far as I'm concerned, there is no reason for me to kick up a fuss about it. But who would agree to share the Rogue Trader with a lover as dazzling as I?" Jae smiles sweetly and impishly.
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HeinrixHeinrix looks you in the eye. "I would rather avoid any agreements that could further complicate our lives."
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Kibellah"Do not insult yourself with such words, Domin'[Name]."
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YrlietYrliet recoils, her lip curling slightly. "I told you I am not interested in your base passions... and you assured me that you were not driven by them. If a harmony of souls is not what your mind and heart desire, elantach... then it is time to accept the truth. There is no shame in changing the path you have chosen. The only foolish thing one can do is run along the same path in the opposite direction."
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MarazhaiMarazhai lets out a portentous throaty laugh. "Perhaps I could find a use for this new plaything. But it wouldn't intrigue me as much as you do, and you know well what I do to toys that fail to captivate me. I break them."
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Solomorne"The Lex Imperialis does not forbid relationships or even marriages between multiple partners. But I have always found them repellent."
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NPCSilence falls in the room as everyone's attention is drawn to you.
YOU"What is the point of choosing? Can't we all come to an agreement that is to everyone's satisfaction?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Cassia, my lady, the only future I see for myself is one where I am with you."
CassiaAn enchanting smile blossoms on Cassia's face. "And it is a future that you and I will treasure... together. For as long as the stars allow us to."
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Cassia"I..." Cassia's feelings pierce your heart like a white-hot needle, filling it with sadness. But they quickly retreat as she catches herself and clenches her fists, cutting the skin on her palms with her claws. "In that case, I wish you... only the best, Lord Captain. Even if I am not meant to be part of all that is good in your life."
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JaeSmiling without enmity, Jae says with genuine warmth, "If your heart sees clearly where its delight lies, all I can do is be glad for you and praise the Exalted One."
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HeinrixHeinrix's face instantly turns to stone as if there never was any emotion on it to begin with. "Thank you for clarifying, Lord Captain. If I may take my leave now."
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KibellahNo emotion shows in Kibellah's expression. She inclines her head as if she were receiving a perfectly agreeable order. "The words of the Tenets will never again trouble you, Domin'[Name]."
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YrlietYrliet nods in understanding. "I accept your answer, elantach. Follow the call of your soul, and it will one day shine brighter than any star."
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MarazhaiMarazhai clicks his tongue. "Such a pity... I was finding our little game quite amusing. Very well. Stay and languish in your dull and limited world — I will find something more interesting than you to occupy myself with."
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Solomorne"It's hard for me to hear these words. But that does not make them wrong. An Arbitrator and a Rogue Trader should not muddy their working relationship with feelings."
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YOU"Jae, I will forever be your shereen."
Jae"I know. When you're near, I can hear the song your heart is beating, and that song carries my name." With a blissful smile, Jae closes her eyes and says seemingly to no one in particular, "It's good that everything has been cleared up."
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YOU"Heinrix, I need you and no one else."
Heinrix"[Name]..." Heinrix smiles lightly, and the tension in his shoulders releases. "I will never doubt you again. Not for a second."
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YOU"Kibellah, our bond is stronger than that of simple emotion."
KibellahKibellah closes her eyes and whispers, "You and I, Domin'[Name]. No one else."
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YOU"Yrliet, I will never trade the bond that you and I have created for anything in the world."
NPCA fleeting smile softens Yrliet's austere expression. She nods wordlessly, for kindred souls do not need words to understand each other's thoughts and feelings.
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YOU"Marazhai, stay with me. The rest... they don't matter."
MarazhaiMarazhai's eyes narrow in satisfaction. "I had no doubts about what I would hear."
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YOU"The bond between Kibellah and me is stronger than that of simple emotion. And although she may have lost her way and cannot appear before me right now, I will wait for her. I will become her light."
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YOU"I'm only yours, Sol. Always have been and always will be."
Solomorne"I swear I will never make you regret this choice. Never again."
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NPC"You are too kind to me, [Name]. You should have named another — I don't deserve you and I certainly won't aspire to be in your confidence ever again."
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YOU"The one I love is not with us now, but my heart belongs to him nonetheless. His name is Solomorne Anthar."
NPCA few moments pass in stunned silence.
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YOU"Too much is weighing on my mind right now. I am not in a position to be distracted from my duties by personal matters."
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YOU"Cassia, my lady, the only future I see for myself is one where I am with you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Jae, I will forever be your shereen."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heinrix, I need you and no one else."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Kibellah, our bond is stronger than that of simple emotion."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Yrliet, I will never trade the bond that you and I have created for anything in the world."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Marazhai, stay with me. The rest... they don't matter."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The bond between Kibellah and me is stronger than that of simple emotion. And although she may have lost her way and cannot appear before me right now, I will wait for her. I will become her light."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I'm only yours, Sol. Always have been and always will be."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The one I love is not with us now, but my heart belongs to him nonetheless. His name is Solomorne Anthar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Too much is weighing on my mind right now. I am not in a position to be distracted from my duties by personal matters."continues where this line first appears above
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JaeJae smirks. "Hear, hear, shereen. Even the deftest rider can't charge ahead on two mounts at the same time. And even the most passionate woman won't tolerate rivals forever."
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Heinrix"No more uncertainty." Heinrix folds his arms. "If the Lord Captain wishes to commit to a relationship with someone else, I won't stand in her way..." He swallows with difficulty, then his expression darkens. "But nor do I intend to be part of an idle dalliance."
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KibellahKibellah's stare feels like it could burn right through you. "Domin'[Name]... one cannot share their soul with many. A choice must be made."
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MarazhaiMarazhai examines you intently. "I have had enough of all this fussing. Why have you still not made it clear to your servants? Put them in their place, or I will save my time and energy for someone who appreciates them."
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Yrliet"I do not understand, elantach. Must I truly partake in such a base ritual? The subtlety of our bond... is not something that can be put into words. And certainly not something that demands proof or explanation." Yrliet brings her hands together in an elaborate gesture and turns away, but you can see that she is still warily observing your reaction.
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SolomorneSolomorne, standing slightly off to the side, remarks in a hollow voice, "I don't know why I came here. The nature of our relationship is self-evident."
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SolomorneSolomorne folds his arms over his chest. "Our relationship didn't start off smoothly, [Name]. But we're past that now... aren't we?"
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Entry point 4 of 10
Heinrix"A minute of your time, [Name]." Heinrix's expression is stoic as usual, but there is disquiet in his darkened eyes. "It's no secret to me or the crew that your relationships with members of your closest circle are complicated. I said nothing, expecting you to resolve this... controversy, but everything has its limit. If you don't mind, I would like it if you clarified where you and I stand."
YOU"What is the point of choosing? Can't we all come to an agreement that is to everyone's satisfaction?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Cassia, my lady, the only future I see for myself is one where I am with you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Jae, I will forever be your shereen."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heinrix, I need you and no one else."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Kibellah, our bond is stronger than that of simple emotion."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Yrliet, I will never trade the bond that you and I have created for anything in the world."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Marazhai, stay with me. The rest... they don't matter."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The bond between Kibellah and me is stronger than that of simple emotion. And although she may have lost her way and cannot appear before me right now, I will wait for her. I will become her light."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I'm only yours, Sol. Always have been and always will be."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The one I love is not with us now, but my heart belongs to him nonetheless. His name is Solomorne Anthar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Too much is weighing on my mind right now. I am not in a position to be distracted from my duties by personal matters."continues where this line first appears above
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Entry point 5 of 10
KibellahKibellah brings a hand to her face before beginning to speak: "Domin'[Name], your road splits and branches, giving birth to many new trails. You cannot walk them all. Torn as you may be, you cannot cut yourself into pieces. Stop, and choose which thread is yours, for there can only be one."
YOU"What is the point of choosing? Can't we all come to an agreement that is to everyone's satisfaction?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Cassia, my lady, the only future I see for myself is one where I am with you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Jae, I will forever be your shereen."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heinrix, I need you and no one else."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Kibellah, our bond is stronger than that of simple emotion."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Yrliet, I will never trade the bond that you and I have created for anything in the world."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Marazhai, stay with me. The rest... they don't matter."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The bond between Kibellah and me is stronger than that of simple emotion. And although she may have lost her way and cannot appear before me right now, I will wait for her. I will become her light."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I'm only yours, Sol. Always have been and always will be."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The one I love is not with us now, but my heart belongs to him nonetheless. His name is Solomorne Anthar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Too much is weighing on my mind right now. I am not in a position to be distracted from my duties by personal matters."continues where this line first appears above
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Entry point 6 of 10
JaeJae smiles softly. "Shereen, I never had any illusions about saying vows over water with someone whose heart was one half of my own. And I have little time for people who feel compelled to poke their nose into another's bed and assert their opinion on what's right and what's wrong. But your passionate self is stirring up too many... ambiguities in your retinue. All of us are packed together all the time, we vie for your attention, and it might lead to animosity. The right thing to do here would be to clear up any misconceptions."
YOU"What is the point of choosing? Can't we all come to an agreement that is to everyone's satisfaction?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Cassia, my lady, the only future I see for myself is one where I am with you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Jae, I will forever be your shereen."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heinrix, I need you and no one else."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Kibellah, our bond is stronger than that of simple emotion."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Yrliet, I will never trade the bond that you and I have created for anything in the world."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Marazhai, stay with me. The rest... they don't matter."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The bond between Kibellah and me is stronger than that of simple emotion. And although she may have lost her way and cannot appear before me right now, I will wait for her. I will become her light."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I'm only yours, Sol. Always have been and always will be."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The one I love is not with us now, but my heart belongs to him nonetheless. His name is Solomorne Anthar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Too much is weighing on my mind right now. I am not in a position to be distracted from my duties by personal matters."continues where this line first appears above
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Entry point 7 of 10
Marazhai"[Name]." Marazhai is examining his metal-clad fingers with an air of pointed boredom. "A regrettable rumour has reached me that you have been lavishing attention on certain members of your circle. Do you mean to insult me with your neglect? If your intent was to bring another source of entertainment to our feasts, you should have asked my permission first. I will not tolerate being kept in the dark."
YOU"What is the point of choosing? Can't we all come to an agreement that is to everyone's satisfaction?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Cassia, my lady, the only future I see for myself is one where I am with you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Jae, I will forever be your shereen."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heinrix, I need you and no one else."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Kibellah, our bond is stronger than that of simple emotion."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Yrliet, I will never trade the bond that you and I have created for anything in the world."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Marazhai, stay with me. The rest... they don't matter."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The bond between Kibellah and me is stronger than that of simple emotion. And although she may have lost her way and cannot appear before me right now, I will wait for her. I will become her light."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I'm only yours, Sol. Always have been and always will be."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The one I love is not with us now, but my heart belongs to him nonetheless. His name is Solomorne Anthar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Too much is weighing on my mind right now. I am not in a position to be distracted from my duties by personal matters."continues where this line first appears above
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Entry point 8 of 10
Yrliet"[Name]." Yrliet takes her time before continuing. Her expression is difficult to read, but you notice that this is the one time when she must struggle to look you in the eye. "Our journey together has been long. You have learned to hear me, and I to see you. And I see it now: there is room in your soul for more than just our bond. I... can understand this. But I am unwilling to splinter my own soul because of it. Tell me: which bond will end today? Ours? Or another?"
YOU"What is the point of choosing? Can't we all come to an agreement that is to everyone's satisfaction?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Cassia, my lady, the only future I see for myself is one where I am with you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Jae, I will forever be your shereen."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heinrix, I need you and no one else."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Kibellah, our bond is stronger than that of simple emotion."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Yrliet, I will never trade the bond that you and I have created for anything in the world."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Marazhai, stay with me. The rest... they don't matter."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The bond between Kibellah and me is stronger than that of simple emotion. And although she may have lost her way and cannot appear before me right now, I will wait for her. I will become her light."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I'm only yours, Sol. Always have been and always will be."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The one I love is not with us now, but my heart belongs to him nonetheless. His name is Solomorne Anthar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Too much is weighing on my mind right now. I am not in a position to be distracted from my duties by personal matters."continues where this line first appears above
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Entry point 9 of 10
Solomorne"The officers never stop discussing your personal life, [Name]... Our personal life. They claim you have multiple suitors, which of course I don't believe. Refute these rumours openly, and I'll have cause to shut down those gossips."
YOU"What is the point of choosing? Can't we all come to an agreement that is to everyone's satisfaction?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Cassia, my lady, the only future I see for myself is one where I am with you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Jae, I will forever be your shereen."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heinrix, I need you and no one else."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Kibellah, our bond is stronger than that of simple emotion."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Yrliet, I will never trade the bond that you and I have created for anything in the world."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Marazhai, stay with me. The rest... they don't matter."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The bond between Kibellah and me is stronger than that of simple emotion. And although she may have lost her way and cannot appear before me right now, I will wait for her. I will become her light."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I'm only yours, Sol. Always have been and always will be."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The one I love is not with us now, but my heart belongs to him nonetheless. His name is Solomorne Anthar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Too much is weighing on my mind right now. I am not in a position to be distracted from my duties by personal matters."continues where this line first appears above
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Entry point 10 of 10
Solomorne"[Name], some people think that something other than service binds us together. Of course, that's not true. I do not wish to bring discredit upon you: declare to all who is dear to you and who is only a servant."
YOU"What is the point of choosing? Can't we all come to an agreement that is to everyone's satisfaction?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Cassia, my lady, the only future I see for myself is one where I am with you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Jae, I will forever be your shereen."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heinrix, I need you and no one else."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Kibellah, our bond is stronger than that of simple emotion."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Yrliet, I will never trade the bond that you and I have created for anything in the world."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Marazhai, stay with me. The rest... they don't matter."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The bond between Kibellah and me is stronger than that of simple emotion. And although she may have lost her way and cannot appear before me right now, I will wait for her. I will become her light."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I'm only yours, Sol. Always have been and always will be."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The one I love is not with us now, but my heart belongs to him nonetheless. His name is Solomorne Anthar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Too much is weighing on my mind right now. I am not in a position to be distracted from my duties by personal matters."continues where this line first appears above
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