Aphra/Dialogue

Aphra's dialogue contains a list of comments and conversations she has with her companions.

## Conversations

* *Whether she often holds people at gunpoint*
	+ De Sardet: Do you often hold strangers at gunpoint?
	+ Aphra: Only when I'm being tracked. What about you? Do you often track young ladies?
		- **Tell her that her charm guided you**
			* De Sardet: Only when they're attractive. Your charm guided us to you.
			* *(If De Sardet is male)* Aphra: Really? And how would you have known how I looked? (*sighs*) I did not expect you to be so inane, De Sardet.
			* *(If De Sardet is female)* Aphra: Really? That’s…unexpected. Sorry to disappoint you, my dear, but you’re not my type.
		- **Tell her that her journal made you want to find her**
			* De Sardet: Your journal was surprisingly thorough, and your observations very pertinent. How could one not want to find someone so brilliant?
			* *(If De Sardet is male)* Aphra: It could have fallen into the hands of a boorish idiot unable to understand any of it. I’m glad it was you who found it.
			* *(If De Sardet is female)* Aphra: Your compliment goes straight to my heart, I mean it. But I regret to inform you that your friendship appeals to me more than your appearance.

* *Ask her about…*
	+ *Her hometown*
		- De Sardet: Where do you come from, Aphra?
		- Aphra: From Olima, near Al Saad. It is but a small town, but there is a particularly renowned observatory there. My parents wanted me to become an astronomer, but I chose the earth over the sky. I was always more intrigued by life rather than distant stars. Plants and animals fascinated me as a child. For this reason, I left Olima quite early to study in the capital, and I seldom returned.
	+ *Her arrival on the island*
		- De Sardet: When did you arrive on the island?
		- Aphra: A little more than two years ago. My master, Doctor Asili, suggested that I should follow him to Teer Fradee. He needed help cataloging all the unknown plants and animals. How could I decline such an offer? There’s so much to discover here!
		- De Sardet: Do you miss the Continent, your city…your family perhaps?
		- Aphra: No. When I arrived on this island, I immediately knew that it was where I was supposed to be.
* *Ask her...*
* *Whether she had any fellow students*
	+ De Sardet: Did you have any fellow students?
	+ Aphra: Of course, we were but a small group working with Doctor Asili, but we were encouraged not to get too close to each other. It was more of a competition. Why? What’s on your mind?
		- **Ask her whether she shared her knowledge with the others**
			* De Sardet: Did you not share your knowledge with the others?
			* Aphra: Not really, and to be honest, I don't even know if they would’ve listened to me back then. You would not believe how much competition there is in the universities of Al Saad.
			* De Sardet: I think it’s a pity. It seems to me that ideas progress faster when they’re shared.
			* Aphra: That is true, but I did not know it back then. I only discovered it thanks to you.
		- **Ask her whether she felt alone**
			* De Sardet: I wondered if you didn’t feel alone at times.
			* Aphra: Do you mean intimate relationships? I had a few here and there, but that did not change how lonely I felt. Body and mind have different needs. Even though for some, they seem to be one and the same.

### After completing Islander Knowledge

* *What she thought about this moment next to the campfire*
	+ De Sardet: What did you think about that moment next to the campfire with the elders of Vígyígidaw?
	+ Aphra: It was strange, and a bit frustrating to be honest. What about you, how did you feel?
		- **Tell her that it could have been a romantic moment**
			* De Sardet: Had those old sages not been there… You and I next to the fire, it could’ve been a romantic moment.
			* Aphra: You are really strange, De Sardet, thinking about such things at a time like this.
			* **Aphra: Reputation -2**
		- **Tell her that you found this moment mysterious, but instructive**
			* De Sardet: It was peculiar, and mysterious. It was as if we were observing a game without fully knowing the rules. However, it seems to me that we learned a few things, being with them at that moment.
			* Aphra: This is true. In my opinion, knowledge should be shared. That’s why I'm so impatient when it comes to secrets. But your attitude is wiser. I will ponder the question. You’ve given me a lot to think about.
		- **Talk to her about the two youths**
			* De Sardet: I was touched by the way the elders talked about those young people, about their bond. Were you not?
			* Aphra: It’s true. It seemed as if they thought that their bond would allow them to acquire more knowledge. In my culture, it is the other way around. We are told that romantic feelings are nothing more than a distraction.
			* De Sardet: And? Taking into consideration what we’ve learned, what do you think now?
			* Aphra: (*sighs*) I still have a lot to learn. I’m glad you were there to help me understand this. Perhaps those elders are right. Perhaps some bonds allow you to acquire more knowledge together.
			* **Aphra: Reputation +2**

### After completing The Cave of Knowledge

* *Ask her…*
	+ *Whether she liked the excursion at the cave*
		- De Sardet: How did you feel when we visited the cave?
		- Aphra: Astonishment, I think. I felt as if I had reached my goal, as if I was finding a long-lost treasure. It was…strangely moving, I think. What about you?
			* **Tell her that you were happy to be with her**
				+ De Sardet: It was a moving moment indeed, and I was happy to be able to share it with you.
				+ Aphra: I am also happy I have found someone to share these discoveries with. When I'm with you, I feel as if I’m learning differently, feeling new things, and I'm very grateful to you for that.
			* **Tell her that you would have preferred to be alone with her**
				+ De Sardet: It could’ve been a perfect moment, had it just been the two of us, like those young people.
				+ Aphra: Is that really the only thing you took away from this experience? I’m starting to think that my masters were right. Proximity is harmful to research.
				+ **Aphra: Reputation -2**
			* **Tell her that you feel as if you have learned a lot**
				+ De Sardet: It was a grace-filled moment, indeed, and these rudimentary paintings taught us so much. I would never have thought that mere murals could contain so much knowledge.
				+ Aphra: Because we looked at them in a different way. To us, these paintings were more than just decorations. They were like a window into some knowledge that was completely foreign to us. I used to swear only by writings, but now I realize that there are many other ways to learn. And once more, I owe this realization to you. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
				+ **Aphra: Reputation +2**

### After completing The Linking Ritual

* *Ask her about…*
	+ *Whether she has learned thanks to Dunncas*
		- De Sardet: I’m under the impression that you have not learned as many things as you wanted by observing Dunncas’ clan.
		- Aphra: That's true. I hoped to discover the physical or alchemical mechanism behind their metamorphosis. But instead… I don’t know, I think I now understand the bond that unites their people to this land. The links that connect them, and the power of their culture. It’s unexpected. I wonder if this couldn’t become another subject for study. The study of people, their customs and beliefs. If I said that in Al Saad, people would think I’ve gone mad, but here, everything is possible, right? Learning about the natives would allow us to stop being afraid of them and to see them like fellow humans, at last.

* *(Romance only) Ask her…*
	+ *What she thinks of the bond between the young people*
		- De Sardet: What do you think of the love that unites those young people? It really seems as if they share something special.
		- Aphra: It’s true. I don’t think I've ever stumbled upon two people that were so close to one another. On the Continent, where everything is political, it only happens in the fairy tales, but here…
		- **Ask her if she’s starting to believe in love**
			* De Sardet: Is it that you’re starting to believe in love?
			* Aphra: Who told you I did not believe in it? When it is sincere, it is an admirable feeling, but alas, it seldom is.
		- **Ask her if she ever thought she could become this close to someone**
			* De Sardet: Do you ever think that you could become that close to someone?
			* Aphra: To be honest, no. Not before I saw this young couple.
			* De Sardet: What about now?
			* Aphra: I do not like to lose myself in vain reveries…but for some time now, I've begun to think that such sharing of ideas and feelings is in fact possible.
	+ *Whether the ceremony changed the way she sees things*
		- De Sardet: Do you think that attending this ceremony has changed your world vision?
		- Aphra: Yes, obviously. Before it, I was so focused on my own knowledge. This ritual made me understand the power of sharing, of emotions and of the bonds between people. This new vision gives me new perspectives. a whole new life is ahead of me.
			* **Tell her you hope you will be a part of it**
				+ De Sardet: I hope I'll be lucky enough to be by your side.
				+ Aphra: We share amazing memories now. A bond has been created between us too. And I can’t imagine this new life without you by my side.
				+ **Aphra: Reputation +2**
			* **Tell her that scientific analysis does not hold all the answers**
				+ De Sardet: At last, you understand that science does not hold all the answers. Feelings and emotions are still outside of its grasp.
				+ Aphra: That may be true, but trying to understand them makes us grow. Or at least, that’s what I believe.
				+ **Aphra: Reputation -2**
			* **Tell her that knowledge comes in many forms**
				+ De Sardet: Knowledge comes in many forms, and sometimes, it can’t be found in books.
				+ Aphra: That is true, an experience can transform us and make us grow more than reading a book. I love exploring science and nature, but in the end, I only saw it as a way to find content for my books. And yet, the nature of the things you and I have shared seems…impossible to describe. You’d have to have experienced it, and I’m glad I’ve experienced it with you.

## Romance (Male De Sardet only)

* *(Upon speaking to Aphra after meeting conditions for romance)*
* Aphra: I'm glad you came to see me. I wanted to talk to you.
* De Sardet: I’m listening. What’s going on?
* Aphra: I’m still a bit inexperienced when it comes to these…emotional things. My feelings and my desires. But I believe that we share something unique, that a bond has been created between us. And if you were so inclined, I'd love to spend time alone with you.
	+ **Accept the rendezvous**
		- De Sardet: It would be my pleasure. Meet me outside my room the next time we return to the house.
		- Aphra: I…I’ll be there.
	+ **Decline the rendezvous**
		- De Sardet: I’m sorry, Aphra. You are an extraordinary woman and a very dear friend, but nothing more.
		- Aphra: I understand. Forgive me for asking. Let’s not talk about it any longer, please?
		- *(Romance ended)*

* *(Upon entering De Sardet's bedroom)*
* Aphra: I…I’m a bit nervous. I’ve read many books on this subject, but they don’t say anything about the way I feel right now. May I come in?
	+ **Accept**
		- De Sardet: Come on, forget about the books for a bit!
		- *(Initiates romance cutscene)*
	+ **Refuse**
		- De Sardet: I’m sorry, Aphra, but upon reflection, I think that perhaps it would be better if we didn’t do this.
		- Aphra: I understand. You’re probably right. I’ll leave you to rest.
		- *(Romance ended)*

* *(Post romance cutscene)*
* Aphra: Yet another marvelous memory shared with you. And this one only belongs to us. I feel as if my heart is exploding. I’ve never felt this way about anyone. I suppose this is how it feels to be in love. Do you feel the same?
	+ **Tell her you love her too**
		- De Sardet: Yes, Aphra, I’m fairly certain this is love. And I love you too.
		- Aphra: It’s such a peculiar sensation. And it’s so tremendous! My beloved.
		- *(Romance locked in)*
	+ **Tell her that it was an enjoyable moment, nothing more**
		- De Sardet: This moment we shared was extraordinary indeed, Aphra, but I’d prefer it if it remained unique.
		- Aphra: I understand. (*sighs*) It will remain a treasured memory.
		- *(Romance ended)*

## The De Vespe Conspiracy DLC

### Remarks

*(After finding Aurélia's files)* "You can breathe easy now we've got our hands on all these documents. They've done a good job, I must say! I didn't expect them to have documents about me, too."

### Romance

* Aphra: My beloved, I'm happy to see you. Since we saw Aurélia, I can't help but question the situation. Do you think your uncle also plans to marry you to someone?
* De Sardet: Undoubtedly. My uncle's neither romantic nor caring. My cousin and I have always just been pawns on a chessboard. He must have an opinion on the issue.
* Aphra: I make no secret of the fact that it worries me. I know that these unions are nothing but contracts, but…I can't help but wonder what will happen to us the day your fiancée lands on this island.
* De Sardet: You really shouldn't fret. We love each other, nothing will change that.
* Aphra: You're right. A wedding should mean nothing to me. All that matters is what we feel for each other.