Dorothea Arnault

Expedition

Invite on an Expedition

• Well, all right—but only because I trust you.
• You should invite me out like this more often. So, where are we headed?

Plains

• Sing a song.
  You have a nice, earthy voice. Mind if I join you?
• Complain that you're hungry.
  Tell me about it! All of that riding really works up your appetite.

Forest

• Say you don't sense anyone around.
  What are you talking about? There are people foraging right over there.
• Confess you've lost your way.
  Please tell me you're joking.

Mountains

• Lend them your cloak.
  Well, isn't someone smooth! Thank you, though. I appreciate it.
• Ask if they want to head back.
  No, I think the worst of it will hold off. Besides, we've come all this way, so let's enjoy ourselves a bit longer.

Waterfront

• Say you don't know how to steer a boat.
  Well, that makes two of us, so I hope you like drifting with the current.
• Worry about getting seasick.
  I know exactly what that's like—sometimes I get incredibly queasy riding in a wagon. Strange, right?

Talk

• They can't possibly get mad at us for taking a little break every now and again.
  • Laugh and say you'll be fine. - Dislikes
  • Suggest it be your little secret. - Likes
  • Be worried. - Dislikes
• I hear the opera company is doing what they can to lift people's spirits in these dark times.
  • Say you respect that. - Dislikes
  • Say you want to help somehow. - Likes
  • Doubt what they can do. - Dislikes
• Would you cry if something happened to me? I mean, not that anything will, but...I'm curious.
  • Say you'd definitely cry. - Dislikes
  • Declare that you wouldn't let her die. - Likes
  • Insist that you'd never stop crying. - Dislikes
• I sometimes wonder if orphans like me would be better off if the Southern Church had been restored sooner.
  • Say they probably would. - Dislikes
  • Say you don't know. - Likes
  • Talk about the future, not the past. - Dislikes
• You don't seem very concerned with pride. Are all mercenaries like that?
  • Insist mercenaries have pride too. - Dislikes
  • Shrug your shoulders. - Likes
  • Say pride doesn't fill your stomach. - Dislikes
• You are a completely different creature from me, and I never tire of observing you.
  • Crack a joke. - Dislikes
  • Laugh and say you feel the same way. - Likes
  • Feel lonely. - Dislikes
• Do you have a dream besides continuing on as a mercenary? I mean, how do you imagine your life after the war?
  • Say you'll consider it after it's over. - Dislikes
  • Say you do have dreams. - Likes
  • Say you can't imagine anything else. - Dislikes

Ask a Question

• Ask about their likes.: I was fortunate to be invited into the opera company, where I got to sing, dance, and wear the latest finery.
  • Ask for more details. - Dislikes
  • Smile and nod. - Likes
  • Express worry. - Dislikes
• Ask about their dislikes.: I've never been able to truly love myself... Ahaha! Sorry, I couldn't hold a straight face. I actually can't stand nobles who are infatuated with themselves.
  • Let that sink in for a moment. - Dislikes
  • Express worry. - Likes
  • Say you get it. - Dislikes
• Ask about dreams for the future.: Well, I'd love a steady income, a roguishly handsome husband—or a beautiful wife—a warm household... Hey, are you listening?
  • Give a rueful smile. - Dislikes
  • Offer encouragement. - Likes
  • Be confounded. - Dislikes
• Ask about their worries.: I have a great number of troubles, sadly. For example, fighting on the front lines means I can only pack so many outfits.
  • Admonish. - Dislikes
  • Laugh. - Likes
  • Consider that. - Dislikes
• Ask about their family.: My mother died when I was little. But now I have the opera company, and they've become my family.
  • Be relieved. - Dislikes
  • Sympathize. - Likes
  • Look confused. - Dislikes
• Ask about memories of the past.: Please don't make me think about the past. It wasn't a pleasant time for me.
  • Apologize. - Dislikes
  • Act dependable. - Likes
  • Console. - Dislikes
• Ask about their friends.: Well, they're all of impressive enough lineage, but... Oh, sorry, we're talking about marriage prospects, right?
  • Laugh. - Dislikes
  • Look confused. - Likes
  • Dispute that. - Dislikes
• Ask about preferred fighting style.: It's gruesome to say, but I prefer magic because it feels the least like I'm taking a life.
  • Nod. - Dislikes
  • Express worry. - Likes
  • Be nervous. - Dislikes
• Ask what they think of you.: Why, are you fishing for compliments? Well then, I think you're someone I can rely on.
  • Express gratitude. - Dislikes
  • Blush. - Likes
  • Give a rueful smile. - Dislikes
• Ask what they think of you.: Wouldn't you like to know. Sorry, not telling!
  • Blush. - Dislikes
  • Speculate. - Likes
  • Say you're sad to hear that. - Dislikes
• Ask about any personal news.: Not great. Life has been one battle after another, and it's all rather depressing to think about.
  • Offer encouragement. - Dislikes
  • Act dependable. - Likes
  • Be at a loss for words. - Dislikes
• Ask about any personal news.: I'm actually having a wonderful day. Something nice happened to me earlier, you see.
  • Be relieved. - Dislikes
  • Smile. - Likes
  • Look confused. - Dislikes

EXTRA TIME

• I always wanted long, flowing hair like this.
• The hair clasp is a hand-me-down from an amazing person I looked up to in the opera company.
• Enjoying the view? I sure am.
• If you keep staring, I may start to think you have a thing for me.
• You like my outfit? It's based on what I wore at the opera company.
• It's nice knowing I can trust you to behave. You get to keep your teeth that way, too!

Return to Camp

• Today was even more exciting than I expected!
• Thank you for that wonderful distraction. Oh, and you'd better ask me out again soon.
• Let's get it done.