Vasco/Dialogue

Vasco's dialogue contains a list of comments and conversations he has with his companions.

## Combat comments

* *(Initiating combat)* “A bit of poison on my blade, and let's go!”
* “Let's see if you can ward off this feint!”

#### Low magic - De Sardet

* "Take a potion if you want to cast more spells!"

## Remarks

* “Here’s the palace! Did you prepare a speech?”
* “We rarely bow down on our ships. I hope I will not embarrass you.”
* *(In San Matheus)* “You are now under the stern eye of the God of Light. Hope that your underwear’s clean.”
	+ De Sardet: It seems you do not hold the priests of Thélème in high regard.
	+ Vasco: It’s mostly that I do not trust them. They’re hotheaded. You did a good job.
* “Being an ambassador is as dangerous as running on the rigging in a storm.”
* *(Demoniacal Cult)*
	+ “I wouldn’t like to cross paths in a dark alleyway with someone wearing a mask like this.”
	+ “I do not believe in all those demon stories, but all these horrors do make you think.”
	+ “I…I’m starting to think the priest was right. This ceremony sends shivers down my spine.”
* *(Missing in Action)*
	+ Vasco: My condolences, Kurt. I know the pain of losing a crew member.
	+ Kurt: Thank you, Vasco.
	+ Vasco: Your crew has the scurvy, Kurt, and they’re dying from fear.
	+ Kurt: I must agree, sailor, and I don’t like it one bit.

* *(Amongst the Ghosts)*
	+ “And to think I complained about the Nauts’ training practices, but *this*…this is horrific, Kurt.”
	+ “You’re a good captain, Kurt, but I hope you understand *they* won’t hold back on *us*.”
* *(Forever A Naut)* “My brothers in the sea, may it be your shroud.”
* *(Scholars in the Expedition)* “I have heard stories from the natives describing Bridger atrocities. If they are true, this violent attack, though tragic, would be justified.”
* *(If you suggest Peddir should take an apprentice in Quest for Panacea)* “If one day I'm as old as that man, I hope to run into someone like you, De Sardet.”

* *(The Prince’s Secret)*
	+ “(*sighs*) And to think we helped you. I’m having trouble dealing with this, even if it does explain a lot. We’re gonna have to keep this story under lock and key. The natives are not gonna swallow it easily without a long…chew.”
	+ “I cannot believe that these lunatics dared capture some of my brothers to interrogate them. We must set them free from the Coin’s jail as soon as possible.”
	+ "We should’ve anticipated this, I guess. You do look more like a native than someone from the Continent. In any case, I’m sorry. I know how it feels to discover later in life that you’re not who you thought you were."
* *(Treason!)*
	+ “The admiral certainly can’t be aware of his plotting. She would never support him.”
	+ “To think that if I'd had my ship, I could've blocked the way out, or chased him.”
	+ “I am glad I was not in Kurt’s place. He became a traitor unwittingly.”
	+ “One thing is certain, we cannot save them both. You will need to make a choice between the two.”
* *(On the High King's Trail)* “So this is how the Alliance treats the natives? No wonder they’re revolting. We must intervene!”
* *(A New High King)*
	+ “You will have to prove that you are worthy of their trust.”
	+ “Don’t expect them to yield easily, after all, they’re protecting their most sacred place.”
	+ “I hope you and your allies share the same ideas, because once the crown is on their head, we will have to follow their course.”
	+ “It is the future of the island you have in your hands. Think long and hard before deciding.”
* *(Face to Face with a God)* “The divinity of the natives, or the spirit of this island, if I’ve understood correctly. This god protects his people, I hear that. But why create a sickness that would decimate an entire continent?”
* *(Doctor Asili's Experiments)*
	+ “I didn’t expect to find a place like this hidden here.”
	+ “I can’t believe the Alliance would dare do this to us! I hope the admiral will make ‘em pay!”
	+ “What they did to all those prisoners…to my brothers, is revolting!”
	+ “It’s easy to understand the anger of the *doneia egsregaw* after this.”
	+ “How many have they killed?”
	+ “Either this doctor is crazy, or he wanted to provoke a war against the natives and the Congregation.”
	+ “If only we’d known sooner…”
* (*Searching for Constantin*) “You are thinking of Catasach? (*laughs*) Frankly I doubt that the *healer* could’ve transformed himself into an avenging monster. I admit that the attack of these animals is suspicious, but that *he* had any part of it…”
* *(Where Madness Goes)*
	+ “He never was very reasonable. But it is true that these walks at night are rather suspicious.”
	+ “Your cousin has lost his mind for good. Now he’s talking about killing people simply because they have seen him. We can’t let him do this!”
* *(Breaking the Links)* “If you want my opinion, once he had a taste of the power of the *doneigada*, he decided he wanted more. The natives uphold a certain balance: for everything they receive, they give back to the island. Your cousin doesn’t.”

* Vasco: I’ve been asking myself why everyone calls you ‘Captain,’ seeing as you have no ship. But now I'm beginning to understand.
* Kurt: I'm happy to have poured some oil in your lantern, sailor.

## Conversations

### Conversations in New Serene

* *Whether he is mad at you*
* De Sardet: You seem to be mad at me for some reason. Do you still resent the fact that I called your ship, a boat?
* Vasco: No, it has nothing to do with that. Nobility makes me uncomfortable, I’m sorry if I was rude.
	+ **Tell him it wasn’t his fault**
		- De Sardet: I can’t blame you. Most nobles are tiresome. I hope that I've managed to change this poor first impression of me.
		- Vasco: You have, I was wrong about you. You are different, I should've realized that sooner. I hope you can forgive my manners, it was foolish of me.
	+ **Ask him if it was your charm that made him change his mind**
		- De Sardet: Did my charm make you change your mind?
		- Vasco: And I was starting to believe you were different…

* *How he became a Naut*
	+ De Sardet: How did you become a Naut?
	+ Vasco: As you may have guessed, I am sea-given. I was given to the Nauts when I was a little child, for a reason I Ignore. I think I was originally from the Congregation, but I have no memory of my family. I took my first steps on the deck of a ship. That’s all I can remember.

* *Where he wished he was never given to the Nauts*
* De Sardet: Do you wish you were never given to the Nauts?
* Vasco: How could I not be regretful? I never got to experience a mother’s love or a lavish youth.
	+ **Ask him if he has any happy memories**
		- De Sardet: Don’t you have any happy memories?
		- Vasco: I do! Of course, I do. For example, I remember the first time I climbed up the shrouds. The incredible view, the dizziness, the sensation of complete…freedom! It was an unforgettable moment.
		- De Sardet: I can only imagine how you felt, but it sounds amazing.
		- Vasco: It was. *(sighs)* I wouldn't trade that memory for all the gold in the world. Thank you, De Sardet, you’ve given me a lot to think about.
		- **Vasco: Reputation +2**
	+ **Tell him that you are sorry this happened to him**
		- De Sardet: I'm genuinely sorry you did not get to live the life you were supposed to live.
		- Vasco: It was not your fault, De Sardet. I presume that it was destiny, you were supposed to be a [prince | princess], and I was supposed to be a sailor.
	+ **Tell him that life as a sailor has made him a better man**
		- De Sardet: Most nobles are uninteresting. Life as a sailor is much more exciting, at least.
		- Vasco: Perhaps, but I would've preferred to choose my own destiny.
		- **Vasco: Reputation -2**

### After completing A Name for a Family

* *Whether he had ever heard about his family*
* De Sardet: Have you ever heard about the d’Arcys before?
* Vasco: No, I had not. As you know, there are many noble families in Serene. And there was a time when a lot of them had to give a child to the Nauts.
	+ **Tell him that they would certainly be proud to see the man he became**
		- De Sardet: I'm certain that they would be very proud to see that their son is now a famous captain.
		- Vasco: I doubt it. Once we’re taken away from our homes, we become anonymous. The nobility see the Nauts as nothing more than a necessary evil. We are no longer their children.
	+ **Talk to him about the d’Arcys**
		- De Sardet: I don’t remember your family very well, but I could try to tell you about them if you want.
		- Vasco: *(sighs)* I would’ve *loved* to have met them, but I'm afraid that hearing about them may only reopen old wounds. You’re a good person, De Sardet, and I'm touched by your solicitude.

### After completing Family Reunion

* *What he thought of his brother*
* De Sardet: What did you think of your brother? Meeting him in such circumstances must’ve been upsetting.
* Vasco: I had high expectations for this encounter. I was naively hoping for some emotional reunion. And I found myself in front of a conceited and selfish idiot. Need I say more?
	+ **Tell him that not all brothers are alike**
		- De Sardet: Not all brothers are alike, especially when they've led such different lives.
		- Vasco: Indeed. At least this regrettable adventure allowed me to find out who I am. Thank you for your help, you were very patient with me.
	+ **Tell him that this encounter allowed him to assert himself**
		- De Sardet: While it was disappointing, this encounter must’ve allowed you to assert yourself and sweep your regrets away.
		- Vasco: This is true, and I'm very grateful to you for it. You helped me and accompanied me in a period of doubt. Thanks to you, I feel like myself. It’s a service I will not forget.
		- **Vasco: Reputation +2**
	+ **Tell him that reality tends to be disappointing**
		- De Sardet: Reality is often disappointing. You should’ve been expecting it.
		- Vasco: I'll take that into consideration, should another opportunity arise.
		- **Vasco: Reputation -2**

### After completing

* *What these tattoos mean*
* De Sardet: What do the Nauts’ tattoos mean?
* Vasco: The first tattoo we get indicates whether we are sea-born or a sea-given. The rest of them tell our story. They tell of everything we’ve been through, our rank, but also the storms we’ve sailed through.
	+ **Ask him to tell you about his**
		- De Sardet: What do yours mean?
		- Vasco: That I am a sea-given, that I sailed through a hurricane when I was but a simple sailor. That I performed several voyages as a captain without losing a single man. Does my entire curriculum really interest you?
		- De Sardet: It’s important to me that I get to know you better.
		- Vasco: I’m flattered. But there are other ways to do so than questioning me, you know?
	+ **Ask him if they also depict his heartaches**
		- De Sardet: Do they also depict your heartaches?
		- Vasco: Some of us get the name of their lover tattooed, but our faces do not reflect that kind of adventure.

### After completing Forever A Naut

* De Sardet: Now that the admiral has forgiven you, do you intend to set sail again?
* Vasco: Without a doubt, but…do not worry, I will not leave you before I find out where *our* story leads.
	+ **Tell him you wouldn't have allowed him to leave**
		- De Sardet: I wouldn’t have allowed you to leave me like this.
		- Vasco: I don’t think I need *your* permission.
		- **Vasco: Reputation -2**
	+ **Tell him you would miss him if he left**
		- De Sardet: I would understand if you preferred to leave…but I would miss you, it’s a certainty.
		- Vasco: I will miss you too, but we’re not saying goodbye yet, are we?
	+ **Tell him that you wish you could sail with him again**
		- De Sardet: I hope that once this is all over, I will get to sail with you again.
		- Vasco: I hope so too. To be truthful, I'd rather not leave these shores without you.
		- **Vasco: Reputation +2**

## Romance

* *(Upon speaking to Vasco after meeting conditions for romance)*
* Vasco: “Sea and love both share a bitter bite / The sea seizes and love seizes / Love scalds us, and the sea scalds us / For neither are free from tempest’s might.”
* De Sardet: A poem?
* Vasco: Yes, a poem I read and which I was trying to remember. It makes me think of you. Of us. I… Would you like to spend some time alone with me?
	+ **Accept the rendezvous**
		- De Sardet: With pleasure. Meet me outside my room the next time we return to the house.
		- Vasco: I will meet you there.
	+ **Decline the rendezvous**
		- De Sardet: I'm flattered, Vasco, and I value your friendship, but I'm sorry, I'd rather stay friends.
		- Vasco: No worries. What can I say? We sailors are just...hopeless romantics.
		- *(Romance ended)*

* *(Upon entering De Sardet's bedroom)*
* Vasco: Are you still willing to spend some time with me?
	+ **Accept**
		- De Sardet: More than ever! Come.
		- *(Initiates romance cutscene)*
	+ **Refuse**
		- De Sardet: I think this was a mistake… I’m sorry.
		- Vasco: Ah. I understand. Good night, my…friend. I hope you’ll soon forget about my poetic impulses.
		- *(Romance ended)*

* *(Post romance cutscene)*
* Vasco: “Those who fear the waters should stay within the shore’s sight / Those who fear the pain that love procures should shun the flames when love endures / And both shall be safe from flounder and blight.” That is the next part of the poem. And I also have a question… What do you think about it? Are you afraid of sinking?
	+ **Tell him you love him too**
		- De Sardet: I know this poem and I think this is the way it ends: “For if water could quench love’s dying embers / Your love that burns and pains and severs / I would douse this fire with the sea of all my tears.”
		- Vasco: Then we shall set sail together on this bitter sea, my tempest.
		- *(Romance locked in)*
	+ **Tell him that it was an enjoyable moment, nothing more**
		- De Sardet: I’m afraid so. It was an enjoyable moment, Vasco, nothing more.
		- Vasco: Ah. Then I will take this sweet memory with me, as I sail away.
		- *(Romance ended)*

## The De Vespe Conspiracy DLC

### Remarks

* *(After finding Aurélia's files)*
* "Remarkable! My whole life, picked apart by liars and manipulators. Promise me you'll burn all of this without thinking twice."
* "All these documents and evidence that has been accumulated against us to better play the political game… I don't like it. Now that we've recovered it all, I hope we'll fight back!"

### Romance

* Vasco: My Tempest. Do you think the time will come when your uncle will send your fiancé here on one of our boats?
* De Sardet: I'm sure he's thought about it, but he's far away. He knows I’m beyond his control.
* Vasco: I hate the fact that the Congregation's idea of love lies in a contract. He'll marry you off to some woman as if you were a piece of furniture, just to gain a little influence.
* De Sardet: If you hadn't become a Naut, your fate would probably have been the same.
* Vasco: Probably. Not that that makes it any better. I've been thinking about it though.
* De Sardet: Oh? How so?
* Vasco: If your uncle sent you someone with one of those contracts, I'd whisk you away and we'd go to sea. We’d run away together, we'd…be free, and he couldn't do anything about it.