Noelle the Intelligence Operative

Noelle the Intelligence Operative is a quest in .
==Steps==
# Go to Angel's Share and gather intel
# Serve the Death After Noon to Payne
# Go to the second floor and clear the tables (0/12)
# Talk to Charles
==Trial Character==
==Dialogue==
===Copying the Cavalry Captain===
: Charles: Oh, it's the Honorary Knight and Noelle. Can I get you a drink? ...A non-alcoholic drink, of course.
: Noelle: No need... We didn't come here to drink...
: Noelle: I wanted to ask if... um, if there's been anyone... causing any trouble in the tavern lately?
: Charles: Troublemakers? Hmm, let me think... Actually, there was one.
: Noelle: Oh, really?
: Charles: It's that guy drinking at that table over there... Payne. He keeps ordering refills of our strongest drink, Death After Noon.
: Charles: Look at how he's wobbling. If he passes out drunk, that could spell trouble.
: Noelle: Yes... that certainly sounds like a lot of trouble... although, that's not quite what I was asking about...
: Noelle: Umm... Is there anything in the tavern that has been... out of the ordinary lately?
: Charles: Out of the ordinary? Hmm, let me think.
: Charles: Yes, as a matter of fact, there is. There are still some empty glasses on the tables upstairs that need clearing away. Must have been left there by the customers this morning.
: Charles: But I am busy with the accounts at the moment, and if I can't find time to clear the tables before the evening crowd arrives, things could get difficult.
: Noelle: Really? That sounds truly terrible... Maybe I can help?
: Noelle, you're forgetting why we're here...
: Noelle: Oh... Sorry, I couldn't help myself...
: Noelle: Ahem... Mr. Charles, what I was really trying to ask was...
: Charles: Oh, I know! You wanted to know if you could help out, right?
: Charles: Surely that would be asking too much... I have yet to thank you properly for helping us move those kegs last time, and here you are offering to help again... I couldn't accept your offer in good conscience...
: Charles: Err... that being said... we are quite overwhelmed right now. So if it's all the same to you, Ma'am, would you mind serving the customers for a while?
: Noelle: Umm... Umm...
: Noelle: O—Okay then. It seems you are in great need of assistance...
: Charles: Oh, thanks a million. I will leave you to serve the customers, then. Start by taking this Death After Noon to Payne, and then maybe you can clear the tables on the second floor?
: Charles: That should put us back on track. Okay, I should get on with the accounts, so for now I will leave the running of the tavern in your capable hands.
: Noelle: Wow... So this is what happens when I try to go with the flow...
: Noelle: It appears that Captain Kaeya's way with words does not come the most naturally to me...
: I can't say I'm completely surprised...
: Noelle: But... But waitressing in the tavern should be a good means of gathering intel, right? It's quite a common motif in the books I've read.
: Noelle: I just need to keep my eyes and ears open while I'm helping Charles with the tavern duties.
;(Talk to Charles again)
: Charles: Thanks, I'll leave the tavern in your capable hands.
;(Serve the Death After Noon to Payne)
: Noelle: Excuse me, Payne, here is the drink you ordered...
: Payne: *hic* Wha— What's that? Put it to one side... I think I need to sober up...
: Payne: This drink is strong... *hic* ...I don't feel so good...
: Noelle: Mr. Payne! Are you alright? Do you need to take a rest...?
: This is a tricky situation...
: How are we supposed to get any intel out of this guy?
: Noelle: Hmm, let me think... If I'm not mistaken, Captain Kaeya would first get his subject drunk before asking them any questions...
: Surely he's too drunk to tell us anything by now...
: Noelle: This... appears to be true... We must find another approach...
: Noelle: Hmm... Captain Kaeya would probably appear cordial and sincere as a means to convince his subject to lower their guard, would he not?
: Noelle: One must start by focusing on the person's individual circumstances and communicate a complete willingness to help, then slowly move the conversation in the desired direction...
: Noelle: Ooh, but how can I offer to help Mr. Payne right here and now...?
: Noelle: I've got it! Perhaps the dried fruits that I prepared for my exam could help him to sober up?
: Noelle: Ahem... Mr. Payne, please eat this... It will make you feel better...
: Payne: What's this...? Tastes sweet and sour...
: Payne: Whew... I do feel slightly better now...
: Payne: Oh, you're... Noelle, isn't it? And next to you is...
: Noelle: Mr. Payne! Are you feeling any better? Is there anything you wish to tell me?
: Payne: Next to you is... Ah, it's the Death After Noon that I ordered! Did you bring this to my table? Thanks, Noelle!
: Payne: Haha... *hic* This drink... is so strong...
: Noelle: Mr. Payne? Mr. Payne!
: Back to drunkenness again...
: Noelle: How can this be...
: Noelle: Drinking like this is disastrous for one's health...
: Maybe plying the customers with alcohol isn't the best approach...
: You could just listen in on their conversations instead.
: Noelle: Hmm, perhaps... Although, maybe it would be easier if there were a few more customers?
: Noelle: ...Oh, Mr. Charles also asked me to clear the tables on the second floor...
: Noelle: If the second floor is filled with customers, perhaps I will have the opportunity to overhear a thing or two?
;(Talk to Payne again)
: Payne: That was a great drink... Same again, please...
;(Go to the second floor and clear the tables)
: Noelle: It's such a mess... I must clear everything away quickly so that we can serve more customers!
: Noelle: So many stains... Once the tables are clear, they will need to be washed with a good detergent...
: Noelle: We're almost done! Ah, a clean and tidy environment always brightens my mood!
: Noelle: Phew, finally, all clear. Let's go check in with Charles.
;(Talk to Charles)
: Noelle: Mr. Charles, everything has been dealt with.
: Noelle: Is there anything else you need help with?
: Charles: Wow, already? Uhh... The customer at the table by the window just ordered a couple of things. Would you mind taking care of them?
: Noelle: Okay, leave it all to me!
: Charles: Huh, with Noelle here, the tavern feels livelier than ever.
:
: Noelle: Phew... It's not easy working at a tavern.
: Noelle: But... at least it's over now.
: Well done! Did you manage to gather any intel?
: Noelle: Well done to you too! ...Oh. Ah... intel...
: Noelle: No! I got so caught up with working that I completely forgot we were here to gather intel.
: Noelle: Wh—What should I do? There are hardly any customers left that I could talk to...
: Noelle: Oh, am I so incapable of handling even a simple task like this...?
: Charles: *sigh* Thanks for all your help today, Noelle!
: Charles: I've been a bartender here for more than a decade, and I've never seen a happier crowd of drinkers than the ones who were here tonight.
: Charles: I can only assume that with you serving the customers, the wine tasted all the sweeter.
: Noelle: I'm quite sure that can't be true... I didn't do anything particularly special.
: Charles: Customers don't come here purely for the drinks. They come for what the drink represents — some time to relax after a long day of work...
: Charles: Often, customers choose this tavern not just for the quality of the drinks we serve, but also for the great atmosphere.
: Charles: You may not have brewed the wine, or even mixed the drinks... But for many customers, service with a smile is what makes the difference between a glass of wine and a great night out.
: Charles: It seems this tavern could do with more than just a single bartender. What we need is some proper waiting staff to really take care of the customers. Perhaps I could convince the boss to hire a waitress...
: Charles: Anyway, I digress. Thanks again for all your help tonight!
: Noelle: Wow... I am so glad to know I made everyone so happy...
: It's okay that you didn't collect any intel.
: You are looking after Mondstadt in your own way.
: Noelle: Yes... Even though I failed to imitate Captain Kaeya...
: Noelle: It looks like I was still able to help those in need.
: It's the same with an exam. You'll always have strengths and weaknesses.
: It's the same with an exam. Just aim to do well in the things you're good at.
: Noelle: Yes... I will keep that in mind.
: Noelle: Thank you, .
: Charles: Ahem... Heh... Sorry to interrupt, I sense that it's probably not the best moment...
: Charles: However... Could I ask for one last little favor?
: Charles: Drinking to make merry is all well and good, but passing out drunk in my tavern... That's a pain.
: Who needs to be taken home?
: Someone passed out?
: Charles: *sigh* Payne ordered two more Deaths After Noon over the course of the night...
===Ending: Work Made for a Maid===
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