Francis Calderón

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## Voice Actor

Francis Calderón (28) runs a jewelry store right next to his fiance Angus's bakery. He's bright, creative, and hasn't lost any of his city slicker-isms.

Francis appreciates old things: he likes fixing up antique jewelry, and he puts stock in the wisdom of his elders.

**Click to reveal spoilers!**

Recently, a coven ritual revealed to a very surprised Francis that he had latent witchcraft abilities. He was terrified: his brother is a witch, a scandal that drove his family apart.

Ultimately, Francis chose to join the coven, and now he's the latest witch to serve the Wellspring.

## Life Before Fairhaven

Francis hasn't been able to make anywhere feel quite like home. That feeling is connected to a falling-out with his brother, which split his family. He hopes that marrying Angus will give him a new family, but he still worries.

## Relationship Cutscenes

**New Acquaintances** *(expand)*

**How to initiate cutscene**: Visit Francis at his store
Dialogue:

Tara: Hi Francis, whatcha workin’ on?

Francis: Oh, I’m restoring a necklace that used to belong to my abuela. She left the necklace to my sister. But the clasp is broken. I’m fixing it up to surprise her. My sister and I don’t talk that much, but maybe the necklace will remind her that I’m here for her. Anyway, I love working on vintage pieces like this. They have such unique details. Angus always says that I should have been born in an era where people still cared about the little things.

--[Choice: I appreciate them too]

-Tara: I’ve been appreciating the old details that my grandpa worked into the farmhouse, like little flourishes on a table.

-Francis: Oh, your farmhouse is so classic! It’s like a fairy tale cottage!

--[Choice: Fairhaven feels like the past]

-Tara: I feel like I've stepped into the past ever since I arrived in Fairhaven. I mean, a blacksmith, drawing water from a well? But I like it!

-Francis: Oh I agree. Sometimes I miss modern conveniences, but it's worth it to live somewhere where people appreciate authenticity.

--[Choice: I prefer simplicity]

Francis: My abuela lived with my family until she passed away. In my family, caring for your elders is really important. I really respect that you came back here to be with Hazel. I’m sure it wasn’t an easy choice.

**Casual Friend** *(expand)*

**How to initiate cutscene**: Find Francis standing on the right side of the beach in the morning when he is not working
Dialogue:

Tara: Hi Francis! Looking for pearls?

Francis: I was, but I guess I got lost in thought watching the waves. The water here is much colder, but the waves always make me think of La Isla. Not that I even got to visit it much. Growing up, I didn’t really feel at home on La Isla, but I didn’t feel fully at home in the city either. Do you feel at home here in Fairhaven yet?

--[Choice: More like a memory]

-Tara: It's weird, but it feels more like stepping into a memory. I guess because I haven't really spent time here since I was little.

-Francis: I can relate to that! I always used to feel that way when I went to see my cousins. Like there was something in my blood that remembered the place, more than I did.

--[Choice: More than the city]

-Tara: Well, I might not feel completely at home yet, but it feels more like home than the city ever did!

-Francis: I hear you! I can’t imagine ever living there again. No shade, it’s just not for me.

--[Choice: Home is people]

-Tara: I think that home is less about a place than it is about the people you are with.

-Francis: Being with loved ones matters the most to me.

-Francis: That's part of my problem, I guess. When I left the city, I left my family behind. Now it's just me and Angus.

Francis: Maybe once Angus and I are married, it will feel more like home here. Oh, listen to me, I’m just babbling out loud. Thanks for listening, Tara.

**Good Friend** *(expand)*

**How to initiate cutscene**: Enter Natalia's workshop while Francis is not at work (Monday or Tuesday from 9-5)
Dialogue:

Francis: Thanks so much for melting down the last of my ore for me. Don’t know when I’m going to get the chance to get more.

Natalia: Oh Francis, you worry too much! By the time you’re done using these ingots, I’m sure you’ll be able to get more ore.

Francis: I can’t help it! Worrying is my default state!

--[Choice: Hard to let go of anxiety]

-Tara: I moved here to get away from the stress of my old life, but I know that letting go of anxiety isn't that simple.

-Tara: You have to take it easy on yourself.

-Francis: Thanks, Tara. I wish Angus could be that compassionate. He just tells me I'm worrying for no reason.

--[Choice: I’m always here to talk to]

-Tara: If you ever want to take a walk on the beach and just blow off some steam, let me know!

-Francis: Wow, thanks. I might take you up on that sometime!

--[Choice: Worrying uses up energy]

Francis: I’ve always been a worrier, I guess, but it got worse before I left home.

Tara: Did something happen?

Francis: I don’t really want to get into it. I just left some things unresolved, is all. And I don’t know when or if I’ve ever going to go back to settle them.

**Best Friend** *(expand)*

**How to initiate cutscene**: Visit Francis at his store
Dialogue:

Tara: Hi Francis! Oh, those are pretty!

Francis: Thanks! They’re matching wedding bands for me and Angus! I’ve been working on them for ages and then this morning he said he doesn’t want to wear a wedding band! Something about being worried about losing it in the dough or burning himself on the oven. I’m trying not to be devastated but totally not succeeding!

--[Choice: Maybe he could wear it a different way.]

-Tara: Maybe he could wear it a different way where he wouldn’t lose it, like on a necklace?

-Francis: That’s such a cheesy idea! But Angus is kinda cheesy, so he might go for it! Thanks, Tara!

--[Choice: What if he just takes it off at work?]

--[Choice: What if you got ring tattoos?]

Francis: Keeping it real, I think I’m just anxious because I’m trying to like, cobble together a new family out of the two of us. And maybe some kids of our own, if I could ever get Angus onboard. I fell out with my family, so he’s all the family I have.

Tara: Why did you guys have a falling out? Did they not like Angus?

Francis: Oh no, not at all. They love him! In fact, Angus has been trying to talk me into reconciling with them. But I don’t know if I can forgive my brother for what he did. But that’s what I love about Angus, you know? He’s always trying to see the good side of people. Most of the time, anyway.

## Quotes

The full list of quotes for this character can be found here.