Theodora Season 1 walkthroughs

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This page features the walkthroughs for **Season 1**. Click here if you are looking for walkthroughs for other seasons.

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**What are walkthroughs?** Walkthroughs are episode-by-episode guides that will reveal the effects each choice has on your character and the plot. Please note that these pages are always under construction as we learn more about each book.

Most choices you make for the Main Character in this book influence the following variables: You can be on the Cynic's path ⚙️ or the Romantic's path 🏹. These variabiles affect the personality of your character and her core beliefs. Your choices can also affect Demonic essence 💀.

**PLEASE NOTE:** choices that have no significant effect on the plot (as in, no effect on game points and statistics) or that do not give interesting information on characters or backstories might have not been included in the walkthroughs.

Premium choices that require in-game currency to be unlocked are marked by a 💎 diamond symbol. Quick choices that are timed are marked by a ⏰ timer symbol.

*Text written in Italic provides a summary of the episode and extra information.*

⚠️**TRIGGER WARNINGS:** Episode 4 contains a scene where someone takes their own life; Episode 6 contains a background image where you can see some people who were lynched; Episode 7 features the same image, and descriptions of abuse and domestic violence; Episode 8 contains a distressing scene where someone is threatened and shot at; Episode 9 contains scenes where a child's life is in danger; Episode 10 contains scenes of violence and death of characters; Episode 11 contains descriptions of death.

**DISCLAIMER:** due to the very intricate nature of this game, where every choice you make sets into motion a complicated series of consequences, there are many possible game routes and scene combinations. As a result, the walkthroughs on this wiki might not be exactly identical to your game experience. If you experience something that is *not* covered in our walkthroughs, please leave a comment so we can update the page and add an extra possible route to our wiki.

**Also please note:** The descriptions of the scenes included in these walkthroughs might be paraphrases of what happens, so please don't take them as word by word copies of what is said in the book.

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**In this season you will need:**

**6 Romantic** 🏹 points

or **6 Cynic** ⚙️ points

for **Episode 3**

**20 Romantic** 🏹 points

or **20 Cynic** ⚙️ points

for **Episode 9**

## S1, Ep 1: Back to the Roots

*You’re a journalist like no other. One rainy day in Paris, an interview with a mysterious philanthropist sends you on a journey down the river of time…*

❗Paris, 2019

**Choice:** It’s pouring down. But the house is only a few feet away… *(No effect on stats, but the dialogue changes.)*
* (Take an umbrella)
* (Don’t take an umbrella) *(If you pick this, your sprite will change to show your hairdo being wet because of the rain.)*

**Choice:** What will be my question?
* Why did you agree to this interview? [❗Monsieur Lachance is pleasantly impressed.]
* Is Monsieur Lachance your real name? [❗Monsieur Lachance is not impressed by your question.]
* Why do you engage in patronage? [❗Monsieur Lachance is not impressed by your question.]

❗USA, 1914

**Choice:** I…
* I'm reading "The California Times". [❗Mr. Kraus appreciated that you didn't lie.]
* I'm checking out the competition! [❗Mr. Kraus is unhappy that you lied.]
* It's not my newspaper. [❗Mr. Kraus is unhappy that you lied.]

**Choice:** I wish I could live in Europe and write articles on location...
* I believe it's possible. [+1 Romantic 🏹]
* It's nearly impossible. [+1 Cynic ⚙️]

**💎 Choice:** I wonder what the conversation is about...
* Keep listening. (💎22) [❗You have learned important information that will give you an advantage in the future!]
* Leave (Free) *(No effect)*
* Enter the office (Free) [❗Mr. Kraus didn't like that you interrupted him!]

**Choice:** ... *(No effect)*
* Sarcastic reply.
* Honest answer.
* Rude answer.

**Choice:** How should I reply?
* I don’t need your apologies. [+1 Cynic ⚙️] [❗Norman is hurt by the way you reacted.]
* I need time. [+1 Romantic 🏹] [❗Norman is grateful that you reacted calmly.]
* I don’t want to discuss it. [❗Norman is glad that you reacted calmly.]

**Note:** Based on whether you have been friendly or unfriendly to Norman, you’ll see one of these two banners: [❗Norman will take revenge on you.] Or [❗Norman will help you if needed.]

**Note**: There are three possible outcomes of the scene in Mr Kraus’ office, that influence the plot:

* Mr Kraus chooses you as the correspondent. [❗You will have the magazine's support during your trip to Europe!] (This happens if you have a good relationship with Mr Kraus due to your previous choices)
* Mr Kraus chooses Norman as the correspondent but he refuses to go and says you should go instead. [❗Norman decided to support you! ] [❗You will have the magazine's support during your trip to Europe!] (This happens if you have a bad relationship with Mr Kraus but a good relationship with Norman due to your previous choices)
* Mr Kraus chooses Norman as the correspondent and he accepts so you decide to quit your job and go as an independent journalist. [❗You will not have the magazine's support during your trip to Europe.] (This happens if you have a bad relationship with both Mr Kraus and Norman due to your previous choices)

You only see this choice if Mr Kraus chooses you.**Choice:** I felt... *(No effect)*
* Pride
* Happiness
* Fear

You only see this choice if Mr Kraus doesn’t choose you.**Choice:** I felt... *(No effect)*
* Angry
* Sad
* Numb

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Choose an outfit: *(No effect)*
* Exquisite (💎22)
* Eye-catching (💎27)
* Plain (Free)

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Choose a hairstyle: *(No effect)*
* Curls (💎9)
* With a feather (💎22)
* Bun (Free)

**Choice:** I stepped onto the gangplank. Someone rudely pushed me from behind.
* Don't pay attention. [+1 Romantic 🏹]
* Show that you're annoyed.  [+1 Cynic ⚙️]

**Note**: You will be in a different cabin on the liner based on whether you have the money from the magazine or you are funding your trip independently.

**Maximum stat points available in episode 1:**

* +3 Romantic or Cynic 🏹⚙️

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 1:** 💎 22 for Story, and up to 💎 49 for Customization

## S1, Ep 2: On Meetings

*Theodora travels to Europe. Her way is full of obstacles and new acquaintances.*

**Choice:** ...
* Jump aside *(No effect)*
* Scream [+1 Romantic 🏹]
* Shush the man [+1 Cynic ⚙️]

**Path scene:**
* **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** You get worried that something bad might happen because you can’t eavesdrop.
* **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** You get annoyed at the stranger for ruining your chance to eavesdrop.

**Choice:** Lawrence Barkley?! I've been learning so much from his articles!
* It's so nice to meet you! [❗Lawrence is flattered by your reaction.] [+1 Romantic 🏹]
* You can let go of my hand now. [❗Your reaction made Lawrence uncomfortable..] [+1 Cynic⚙️]
* Say nothing. *(No effect)*

**CG unlocked**

**💎 Choice:** ...
* All right. (💎17) [❗Your relationship with Lawrence has improved!] *(Dinner and nice conversation with Lawrence)*
* No thanks. (Free) *(No effect)*

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Choose an outfit: *(No effect)*
* Plaid skirt (💎17)
* Dress with puffed sleeves (💎34)
* Lightweight blouse (Free)

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Choose a hairstyle: *(No effect)*
* Voluminous braid (💎12)
* Big curls (💎17)
* Updo (Free)

**Choice:** ...
* Don’t tell him. *(No effect)*
* Tell him [❗Lawrence is grateful that you trusted him.]

**Choice:** He...
* He’s talking nonsense. [+1 Cynic ⚙️]
* He’s just trying to warn me. [❗Lawrence appreciates that you took his words seriously.]  [+1 Romantic 🏹]

**Path scene:**
* **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** You tease Mr Crowe that he should not be worried you’ll do better than him.
* **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** You joke that you’ll go write on Mr Crowe’s building that he’s rude and ignorant.

**Note**: Depending on your relationship with Lawrence, you will see one of these two banners when arguing with Mr Crowe: [❗You have a good relationship with Lawrence, so he stood up for you.] or [❗You don't have a good enough relationship with Lawrence, so he didn't take your side.]

**Choice:** I want to...
* Capture the stories of ordinary people. [❗The officer is satisfied with your answer.]
* Show everyone what I'm capable of. [❗The officer didn't like your answer.]

**Note**: When trying to gain access into Belgium, depending on your previous choices, you can either:

* Get permission from the officer without issues.
* Get denied permission but due to your magazine’s credentials the officer is obliged to grant you passage after all.
* Get denied permission and have no magazine’s credentials, but Lawrence will help you and add you as a plus one to his documents.

**💎 Choice:** As we parted...
* I kissed him on the cheek. (💎12)  [❗Lawrence is pleased with your display of affection.]
* I hugged him. (Free) [❗Your relationship with Lawrence has improved!]
* I shook his hand. (Free) *(No effect)*

**Note**: You will be in a different room based on whether you have the money from the magazine or you are funding your trip independently.

**💎 Choice:** I’d like so much to help her in some way...
* Invite her for some tea. (💎12) [❗Yoke is grateful for your concern.]
* Ask where she's staying. *(No effect)*

**Path scene:**
* **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** You want to help Yoke because you feel sorry for her.  [❗Your main motive for helping is compassion.]
* **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** You think that helping Yoke will be useful to you too. [❗Your main motive for helping is your article.]

**Choice:** ...
* It would be safer with you. *(No effect)*
* I want you to come. [❗Your relationship with Lawrence has improved!]

**Choice:** Oh, uhm... *(No effect)*
* Mr. Arsch.
* Mr. Avery.
* Mr. Van Lon.

**Choice:** ...
* Pull her closer.  [❗Your relationship with Yoke has improved!]
* Give her a friendly hug. *(No effect)*

**Choice:** ...
* That's not important right now. [+1 Romantic 🏹]
* I agree. [+1 Cynic⚙️]

**Maximum stat points available in episode 2:**

* +4 Romantic or Cynic 🏹⚙️

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 2:** 💎 41 for Story, and up to 💎 51 for Customization

## S1, Ep 3: On Doubts

*Theodora faces the reality of war for the first time. What will win: her fear, or the desire to become a successful journalist?*

**CG unlocked**

**Choice:** ...
* What hopes are we talking about? [+1 Cynic ⚙️]
* It’s a pity… [+1 Romantic 🏹]

**Path scene:**
* **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** You look away, flustered.
* **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** You keep looking at John until he looks away.

**💎 Choice:** ...
* Catch up with him and introduce yourself. (💎20) *(Brief conversation with John)*
* Stay at the tavern. (Free) *(No effect)*

**Note**: You will be able to afford a different room based on whether you are travelling independently or have the money from the magazine.

* If independent: [❗You cannot rely on the magazine's sponsorship.]
	+ **Choice:** 💎 Choose your room: *(No effect)*
		- Comfortable (💎20)
		- Plain (Free)
* If sponsored by the magazine, you are automatically given the better room for free: [❗You can afford a nice room thanks to the magazine's sponsorship.]

**Choice:** ...
* Sit down alone. *(No effect)*
* Sit next to Lawrence.  [❗Your relationship with Lawrence has improved!]
* Sit down next to Thomas. [❗Thomas would have preferred that you didn't sit next to him..]

**Choice:** ... *(You can ask all questions, the last option ends the scene. No effect)*
* How did you end up in Himworde?
* Tell us about yourself.
* Tell us about Dr. Roberts.
* I have no questions.

**Path scene:**
* **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** You say that you dream of becoming a famous journalist by writing about people.]  [❗Lawrence thinks you don't take journalism seriously enough. ] [❗Thomas likes your approach.]
* **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** You say you’re soon going to become famous. [❗Lawrence likes your ambition.] [❗Thomas thinks you're too full of yourself.]

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Choose an outfit: *(No effect)*
* Velvet dress (💎20)
* Dress with lace (💎30)
* Formal suit (Free)

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Choose a hairstyle: *(No effect)*
* Low ponytail (💎10)
* Side-swept curls (💎20)
* Braid crown (Free)

**Choice:** ...
* We should try and be positive  [+1 Romantic 🏹]
* We should be realistic [+1 Cynic⚙️]

**Note**: Based on your previous choices you will see one of these two banners while talking with Lawrence: [❗You have a warm relationship with Lawrence.]  or  [❗Your relationship with Lawrence is neutral.]

**💎 Choice:** ...
* Tell me in detail (💎20) [❗Yoke is grateful that you want to hear the full story.] *(You see a flashback scene narrating what happened between Yoke and her child’s father)*
* Tell me briefly. (Free) *(Yoke briefly explains what happened)*

**Choice:** Yoke...
* I'm so sorry.  [❗Yoke appreciates that you sympathize with her..] [+1 Romantic 🏹]
* Say nothing. *(No effect)*
* You knew what you were doing by having an affair with a married man.  [+1 Cynic ⚙️]

⚙️🏹**Stat Choice:****Choice:** ...
* Go look around / Find the wounded soldier [You need **6** Cynic ⚙️ points or  **6** Romantic 🏹 points]
* Do nothing. (Free) *(No effect)*

**Path scene:**
* **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** You enter the wounded soldier’s room and comfort him. He tells you something strange.
* **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** You overhear a strange conversation in the wounded soldier’s room.

**Choice:** I...
* I came with Yoke. [❗Yoke may be punished because of you.]
* I… got lost and decided to come in. [❗Your lies saved Yoke from punishment.]

**Path scene:**
* **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** Lawrence tells you that your heart might be too gentle but this might work to your advantage.
* **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** Lawrence tells you that he admires your confidence.

**💎 Choice:** ...
* Kiss him (💎10) [❗Your relationship with Lawrence has improved!] *(Kiss scene with Lawrence)*
* Pull away. (Free) *(No effect)*

**Maximum stat points available in episode 3:**

* +3 Romantic or Cynic 🏹⚙️

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 3:** 💎 50 for Story, and up to 💎 70 for Customization

## S1, Ep 4: On Fears

*Himworde is besieged by the Germans: Theodora and the rest of the town have to learn how to live alongside them.*

⚠️ **TRIGGER WARNING:** This story contains descriptions of violence and death, more specifically there's a scene describing someone taking their own life by gunshot. Please proceed with caution.

❗Paris, 2019.

**Choice:** ...
* (Apologize.) [+1 Romantic 🏹]
* (Keep silent.) *(No effect)*
* (Continue the interview.) [+1 Cynic ⚙️]

❗Belgium, 1914.

**Note:** If you have a good relationship with Lawrence, you will get [❗Lawrence is worried about you.]

**Choice:** ...
* If we linger, we will miss all the action. [+1 Cynic ⚙️]
* What if someone out there needs our help? [+1 Romantic 🏹]

**💎 Choice:** "If he gets too close he'll see her..."
* (Distract the officer.) (💎11) [❗You saved the young woman.] *(Note: Later in the episode, the woman thanks you and assures she will never forget you.)*
* (Do nothing.) [❗You didn't save the young woman.]

**Choice:** ...
* (Try to interfere.) [+1 Romantic 🏹]
* (Don't interfere.) [+1 Cynic ⚙️]

**Path scene:**
* **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** You say you should bury the woman. Lawrence agrees and helps you. If you saved the young woman, she thanks you and then you and Lawrence help her bury her mother.
* **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** You say "Let's get out of here" and you leave with Lawrence right away. If you saved the young woman, she thanks you and says that she intends to bury her mother but doesn't ask for your help.

**Choice:** ...
* Madame Wauters. *(No effect)*
* Yoke. [❗Your relationship with Yoke has improved!]
* John Roberts. [❗Your relationship with John has improved!]

**Note:** If your relationship with Lawrence is close, you will share an affectionate moment with him and get: [❗You have a close relationship with Lawrence.].

If your relationship with Lawrence isn't close enough you will see a banner: [❗Your relationship with Lawrence is friendly rather than romantic.]

**💎 Choice:** ...
* (Go to Dr. Roberts.) (💎19) [❗Your relationship with John has improved!]
* (Go to Yoke.) (💎19) [❗Your relationship with Yoke has improved!]
* (Continue looking around.) *(No effect)*

**Choice:** ...
* (Listen to the soldier's explanation.) [❗The soldier is grateful that you gave him a chance to explain himself.]
* (Don't listen to the soldier.) *(No effect)*

**Path scene:**
* **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** You keep thinking about the woman's suicide in the village. You think there's no way you'll get used to the suffering and hardships.
* **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** You think you should work on your articles the next day and hope Mr. Kraus/different publishers (depending on whether you are sponsored or not) will like them. You think it's time to get used to suffering and pain - war is war.

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Choose an outfit. *(No effect)*
* Olive Dress (💎19)
* Airy Dress (💎31)
* Beige Vest (Free)

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Choose a hairstyle. *(No effect)*
* With a ribbon (💎11)
* With flowers (💎19)
* Loose hair (Free)

**Note:** Yoke comes to visit you and you get a different scene depending on whether you lied or told the truth to Dr. Roberts in Episode 3.
[❗Your previous choices have influenced the course of the story.]

* If you lied to him, Yoke is grateful that you kept a secret and says she wasn't punished thanks to your discretion.
* If you told him that Yoke brought you to the hospital, Yoke had an unpleasant talk with him and is upset that you couldn't keep it a secret. She got punished for this. She forgives you anyway, but won't take you to the hospital anymore.

**Choice:** ...
* "That's exciting" [❗Your relationship with John has improved!]
* "I don't care" *(No effect.)*

**💎 Choice:** ...
* Your attention too? (💎51) [❗Your relationship with Yoke has improved!] (**CG unlocked**)
	+ **Choice:** ...
		- (Kiss Yoke.)
		- (Pull away.)
* Thanks for the compliment. *(No effect.)*

**Choice:** ...
* What if Dr. Roberts succeeds? [❗Your relationship with John has improved!] (this choice unlocks a path scene, see below)
* I trust your judgement. *(No effect.)*
* I don't want to take sides. *(No effect.)*

**Path scene:**  You will see this path scene only if you picked 'What if Dr. Roberts succeeds?' in the previous choice.
* **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** Yoke says that she feels sorry for the patient too but she's experienced enough to know he won't survive. [❗Yoke is upset that you didn't agree with her.]
* **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** Yoke seems offended and says she's surprised you have such blind faith in the Doctor but you say it's simply too early too tell. [❗Yoke is upset that you didn't agree with her.]

**Note:** Depending on the room you were able to afford in Episode 3, your work may be affected.

* If you're in the more costly room, you can focus and work in peace.
* If you're in the cheaper room, you don't have a table in it, so you work in the living room, where you had some distractions.

**Path scene:**
* **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** You tell Dr. Roberts that if you wrote in your article that you consider people heroes, then it would be true. You add that not everyone would have the courage to rebel like people from Himworde who ended up in the hospital.
* **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** You tell Dr. Roberts to not underestimate the power of emotionally stirring words. You remind him that worse means have been employed to make the reader feel something.

**Choice:** ...
* Please?.. [+1 Romantic 🏹]
* Will you listen first? [+1 Cynic ⚙️]

**Maximum stat points available in episode 4:**

* +4 Romantic or Cynic 🏹⚙️

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 4:** 💎 81 for Story, and up to 💎 50 for Customization

## S1, Ep 5: On Enemies

*Theodora must adapt to her new reality. Everything she believes in will be called into question.*

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Choose an outfit. *(No effect.)*
* "Dorothy" (💎22)
* "Nelly" (💎28)
* "Mary" (Free)

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Choose a hairstyle. *(No effect.)*
* Low bun (💎8)
* Partially tied (💎22)
* Short wavy (Free)

**Choice:** ...
* Sorry to interrupt your conversation... [+1 Romantic 🏹]
* I need to speak with you urgently. [+1 Cynic ⚙️]

**Choice:** ...
* "No miracles. Just medicine." [+1 Cynic ⚙️]
* "It doesn't matter what happened." *(No effect.)*
* "This is... a miracle." [+1 Romantic 🏹]

**💎 Choice:** ...
* I'll stay. (💎102) [❗Your relationship with Lawrence has improved!] [❗You have received a gift from Lawrence!] (**CG unlocked**) *(Sex scene)*
	+ **The Romantic's Path** 🏹**:** You admit it's the first time you see him being lost for words. Lawrence takes the lead.
	+ **The Cynic's Path** ⚙️**:** You tease him for being lost for words. You take the lead and start undressing him.
* I'm sorry, I can't. *(No effect.)*

**Choice:** Lawrence...
* I'm drawn to you, too. [❗Your relationship with Lawrence has improved!]
* I need time to sort out my feelings. [❗Lawrence will be waiting for you to decide what you want.]
* You are dear to me... but as a friend. [❗Lawrence will no longer show you signs of affection.] *(**Note:** This option is only available if you decided NOT to stay with him in the previous choice.)*

**Choice:** ...
* I just want to interview him. *(No effect.)*
* Maybe you shouldn't draw conclusions about people you don't know very well. *(No effect.)*
* You're right, I am interested in him. [❗Your relationship with John has improved!]

**Choice:** Taking a newspaper left behind by someone, he opened it to a random page and began to read.
* Ask Thomas a question about Dr. Roberts. (💎8) [❗Your relationship with John has improved!]
* Leave. *(No effect.)*

**Path scene:**
* **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** You tell Peter that you understand why he is mad: Germans took over and started introducing their own rules, but you also reminded him that he needs to be more careful.
* **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** You tell Peter that refusing to serve German soldiers wasn't the wisest decision due to Belgium being under occupation and that resistance is not going to help.

**Choice:** ...
* I know him, he's not a bad person. [+1 Romantic 🏹]
* Yes. What's the matter? [+1 Cynic ⚙️]
* It's none of your business who I sit with. [+1 Cynic ⚙️]
* Don't worry, let me explain. [+1 Romantic 🏹]

**Choice:** ... *(No effect.)*
* Why are you alone?
* Do you like music?
* (Keep silent.)

**Choice:** ...
* (Confront the gentleman.) [❗Friedrich is upset that you didn't listen to him.]
* (Ask Friedrich if he's okay.) [❗Friedrich is grateful that you listened to him.]

**Choice:** ...
* (Catch up with Friedrich and return the book to him.) (💎22) [❗Your relationship with Friedrich has improved!]
* (Stay in the tavern.) *(No effect.)*

**Maximum stat points available in episode 5:**

* +3 Romantic or Cynic 🏹⚙️

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 5:** 💎 132 for Story, and up to 💎 50 for Customization

## S1, Ep 6: On Changes

*A guest shows up in Himworde. He is looking for Doctor Roberts.*

⚠️ **TRIGGER WARNING:** This story contains descriptions of violence and death. Please proceed with caution. More specifically, this episode contains a background image of two people who were lynched that might be distressing to some readers. It's in a scene toward the end of the episode, during a car ride with Friedrich, John and the Oberleutnant.

**Note**: If your relationship with John is close enough, you will see the banner [❗You are worried about John.]

**Path scene:**
* **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** You decide it's better not to attract his attention and say nothing. Peter speaks up.
* **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** You tell the officer that Dr. Roberts is not here.

[❗Landsturm - a reserve force; militia or military units composed of troops of inferior quality.]

**Choice:** ...
* (Be polite.) [+1 Romantic 🏹]
* (Be straightforward.) [+1 Cynic ⚙️]
* (Keep silent.) *(No effect.)*

**💎 Choice:** ...
* (Take Friedrich's hand.) (💎10) [❗Friedrich is grateful for your support.]
* (Do nothing.) *(No effect.)*

**Choice:** ... *(Keeping a good relationship with Neumann will ensure you don't lose an important keepsake in Ep.7)*
* (Leave.) [❗Albert is pleased with your behaviour.]
* (Stay.) [❗Albert is annoyed by your behaviour.]

**Choice:** ...
* What? But why do they need Yoke? [❗You're worried about Yoke.]
* Yes, I know. *(No effect.)*

**Path scene:**  Nurse Edith quit the job, because she realized she's afraid of blood.
* **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** You feel sympathetic. John smirks and says he should have expected you to pity her.
* **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** You wonder why did Edith become a nurse in the first place. John admits he asked himself the same question.

**Note:** If you have a close relationship with Yoke: [❗John has noticed that you and Yoke are close.]

**Choice:** "Yoke is ready to sacrifice her career for her family."
* "It would be much more difficult for me to make such a choice." [+1 Cynic ⚙️]
* "I would do the same." [+1 Romantic 🏹]
* "I don't even know what I would do if I were her." *(No effect.)*

**Note:** If you have a close relationship with Yoke you will see a sweet short scene where she's concerned about you and doesn't want you to join John. She worries that you many not come back. If you are not close, she says she had a feeling that you'd volunteer.

**Path scene:**
* **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** To convince John to take you with him, you promise to be useful. You remind him that he needs an assistant anyway and assure him you know the basics of first aid. You tell him that you need to collect material for your articles.
* **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** To persuade John to take you with him, you say he may benefit from your presence. You explain that because you're a journalist, you have a very interesting effect on others - they always want to show their best side in the hope of appearing in the papers.

[❗The premium choice will lead to a romantic scene.]**💎 Choice:** "There isn't much time."
* "I want to say goodbye to Yoke properly." (💎17) [❗Yoke appreciates that you stayed behind for her.]
	+ **The Romantic's Path** 🏹**:** After Yoke asks you if you think you two will have a chance, you say "Of course. I believe that." You add that you believe everything will be okay, you two are strong and can handle this.
	+ **The Cynic's Path** ⚙️**:** After Yoke asks you if you think you two will have a chance, you say you don't know how things will turn out, but you'll do everything you can and maybe you two will get lucky and it turns out well for you.
* "I want to say goodbye to Lawrence properly." (💎17) *(Note: You will NOT see this option if you have decided to stay just friends with Lawrence.)* *(Note: This scene will play out later in the episode, after wardrobe choices.)*
	+ **The Romantic's Path** 🏹**:** You tell Lawrence you wish he could come too but you don't think it's possible and that you really don't want to leave him, but he interrupts you, saying that he's not going to ask you not to go. He says he would also go without hesitation
	+ **The Cynic's Path** ⚙️**:** Lawrence asks if you will go anyway if he asks you to stay. You say he knows you will, because this is a good chance to collect more material and you cannot miss it. He says he would also go without hesitation.
* "I'd rather not linger." *(No effect.)*

**Choice:** Yoke...
* I want to be with you. [❗You have decided to start a relationship with Yoke.] *(If you told Lawrence you are drawn to him:* [❗This choice will affect your relationship with Lawrence]*)*
* Let's stay friends. [❗Yoke will no longer show you signs of affection.]

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Choose your outfit. *(No effect.)*
* Ornate (💎17)
* Expensive (💎33)
* Practical (Free)

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Choose a hairstyle. *(No effect.)*
* Beautiful hat (💎10)
* Elegant hat (💎17)
* Without a hat (Free)

[❗This choice does not give any Romantic or Cynic points.]**Choice:** Hello again. *(Keeping a good relationship with Neumann will ensure you don't lose an important keepsake in Ep.7)*
* (Apologize for the delay.) [❗The Oberleutnant is satisfied with your apology.]
* (Don't apologize.) [❗The Oberleutnant thinks you're being disrespectful.]

**Choice:** ...
* (Think of Lawrence.) [❗Your relationship with Lawrence has improved!]
* (Think of John.) [❗Your relationship with John has improved!]
* (Think of Yoke.) [❗Your relationship with Yoke has improved!]
* (Think of Friedrich.) [❗Your relationship with Friedrich has improved!]
* (Try and get some rest.) *(No effect.)*

⚠️ **TRIGGER WARNING:** At this point in the episode, in between these two choices, you will see a background image of two people who were lynched that might be distressing to some readers. Please proceed with caution.

**Choice:** ...
* (Hug him.) [❗Your relationship with John has improved!]
* (Keep still.) *(No effect.)*

**Choice:** ...
* No. [+1 Romantic 🏹]
* Yes. [+1 Cynic ⚙️]
* (Don't answer.)

[❗The premium choice will lead to a romantic scene.]**💎 Choice:** ...
* Yes, let's have a look. (💎53) [❗Your relationship with John has improved!] (**CG unlocked**) *(If you started a relationship with Yoke:* [❗This choice will affect your relationship with Yoke]*)* *(If you told Lawrence you are drawn to him:* [❗This choice will affect your relationship with Lawrence]*)*
* No, I'm tired. *(No effect.)*

*Note:* Paris, 2019

**Choice:** ...
* Who is your favourite composer? *(He says Tchaikovsky.)*
* Who is your favourite artist? *(He says Botticelli.)*
* Who is your favourite writer? *(He says Goethe.)*

**Maximum stat points available in episode 6:**

* +3 Romantic or Cynic 🏹⚙️

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 6:** 💎 80 for Story, and up to 💎 50 for Customization

## S1, Ep 7: On Crimes

*Doctor Roberts and Theodora must examine a sick hauptmann.*

⚠️ **TRIGGER WARNING:** In this episode, you will see a background image of two people who were lynched (the same image as in the last episode). Upon certain choices you may see a scene in which domestic abuse takes place, which may be distressing to some readers. Please proceed with caution.

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Choose your outfit. *(No effect)*
* Adela (💎20)
* Christabel (💎26)
* Sylvia (Free)

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Choose a hairstyle. *(No effect)*
* Small curls (💎9)
* Bangs (💎20)
* Traditional (Free)

**💎 Choice:** "I remember that day as if it was yesterday..."
* (Delve into your memories.) (💎26) [❗USA, 1909] *(You'll see a memory from 5 years ago, the day when Theodora's brother came back home from Harvard.)*
* (Push away your memories.) *(No effect)*

[❗This choice does not give any Romantic or Cynic points.]**Choice:** ... *(Keeping a good relationship with Neumann will ensure you don't lose an important keepsake later in this episode)*
* (Walk away.) *(You will get* [❗The soldier was punished] *later in the episode.)*
* (Wake up the soldier.) *(You will get* [❗Albert is unhappy with your behavior.] *later in the episode.)*

⚠️ **TRIGGER WARNING:** At this point in the episode you will see a background image of two people who were lynched that might be distressing to some readers. It ends just before the path scene takes place. Please proceed with caution.

**💎 Choice:** ...
* Would you tell me about them? (💎20) *(No effect on stats, but Theodora will get an idea to write an article about how Germans violated most treaties of The Hague Conventions.)*
* My condolences. I'd better go. *(No effect)*

**Path scene:**
* **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** Theodora will think she must write about it - the world must know about the atrocities done by the German Empire.
* **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** Theodora will think it's a good story and it will make a great article about the violation of almost every treaty of The Hague Conventions. [❗The Hague Conventions of 1899 and 1907 were the first multilateral treaties that addressed the conduct of warfare.]

**Choice:** ...
* Friedrich, there's no need to tell me off. [+1 Cynic ⚙️]
* I'm sorry. [+1 Romantic 🏹]
* (Hang your head in shame.) [+1 Romantic 🏹]
* You may be right, but I can take care of myself. [+1 Cynic ⚙️]

**Path scene:**
* **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** Theodora tells Friedrich she appreciates it. She feels happy that Friedrich cares about her life. He smiles at her.
* **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** Theodora tells Friedrich that she appreciates it, but she's a grown woman and she can find her own way out of difficult situations. She assures him he doesn't need to worry about her. He shrugs and does not look her in the eyes.

**Choice:** ...
* (Keep the flower.) *(No effect)*
* (Give the flower to Friedrich.) [❗Your relationship with Friedrich has improved!]

⚠️ **TRIGGER WARNING:** After you choose a diamond option, you will see a flashback to Friedrich's childhood, where you can see his father emotionally abusing him and being violent towards his mother (which will happen off-screen), which may be distressing to some readers. Please proceed with caution.

[❗Choosing the diamond option will not damage your relationship with other characters.]**💎 Choice:** I thought we had a little more time...
* (Invite Friedrich to take a walk in the forest.) (💎46) [❗Your relationship with Friedrich has improved!] [❗Friedrich is grateful to you.] *(You will learn how Friedrich's stutter started.)* (**CG unlocked**)
	+ The Romantic's Path 🏹: Theodora proposes to Friedrich a walk in the forest and to watch the sunrise together. She states that they still have an hour, so they'll be back in time.
	+ The Cynic's Path ⚙️: Theodora asks Friedrich to take a walk in forest with her, expresses that she's had enough of this German troop and Herr Neumann and that she'd rather come back as late as possible.
* (Get back into town.) (Free) *(No effect)*

**Choice:** ...
* I feel for you. [+1 Romantic 🏹]
* This Neumann is just an asshole. [+1 Cynic ⚙️]
* I see... *(No effect)*

**Choice:** Dr. Roberts... *(No effect)*
* Did I make you worry?
* Did you get enough sleep?
* Do you think we'll be done here soon?

**Choice:** ... *(No effect)*
* (Answer.)
* (Let John answer.)

**Choice:** ... *(Keeping a good relationship with Neumann will ensure you don't lose an important keepsake later in this episode)*
* Everything is fine. *(No effect)*
* Herr Ritter is a pig, that's the matter. [❗Albert is outraged by your words]

**Path scene:**  John asks Theodora if she feels sorry for Herr Ritter.
* **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** She shrugs and glances at her scratched wrist. She says he's hardly a good person, but unsurely admits she probably doesn't feel sorry.
* **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** She glances at her scratched wrist and admits she couldn't care less what happens to this scumbag.

**Choice:** ...
* Yes. [❗Your relationship with John has improved!]
* Thanks, I'll manage on my own. *(No effect)*

**Choice:** He was playing with me; enjoying the intoxicating feeling of power.
* Reach for the ring [+1 Cynic ⚙️]
* Ask Neumann to give back the ring.[+1 Romantic 🏹]

* If you have a good relationship with Neumann, you'll get: [❗Albert has decided to return the ring to you.]
* If you have a bad relationship with Neumann, you'll get: [❗Albert has decided not to return the ring to you.]

**Maximum stat points available in episode 7:**

* +3 Romantic or Cynic 🏹⚙️

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 7:** 💎 92 for Story, and up to 💎 46 for Customization

## S1, Ep 8: On Realizations

*The characters come back to Himworde.*

⚠️ **TRIGGER WARNING:** Warning! This episode contains description of violence. It happens right at the beginning of episode. Please read on with caution.

**Choice:** And at that moment, I was consumed by...
* Despair and anger. [+1 Cynic ⚙️]
* Frustration. *(No effect)*
* Bitter sorrow. [+1 Romantic 🏹]

**Path scene:**
* **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** Theodora is visibly aggravated and says Neumann couldn't care less that the woman was holding her baby.
* **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** Theodora says that it's against her nature to do things without thinking them through. But it seems this time she's ready to do otherwise. She notes that for Neumann, everything is just a game.

**Choice:** ...
* (Take his hand.) [❗Your relationship with John has improved!]
* (Don't move.) *(No effect)*

**Choice:** Friedrich...
* (Hug Friedrich tightly.) [❗Your relationship with Friedrich has improved!] [❗John has noticed that you and Friedrich are close.]
* It's good that you're okay. *(No effect)*
* (Say nothing.) *(No effect)*

**💎 Choice:** I...
* Will come with you. (💎19) *(No effect on stats, but you help John and deliver Eva a message from her husband.)*
* Would rather stay here. *(No effect)*

**Choice:** ...
* (Reach for Friedrich's hand.) [❗Your relationship with Friedrich has improved!]
* (Reach for John's hand.) [❗Your relationship with John has improved!]
* I'll get up by myself. *(No effect)*

(**CG image of Theodora, Friedrich and John**)

**Path scene:**
* **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** Theodora says she believes the war will end soon and that she hopes it will never happen again, humanity must be learning from its mistakes. Friedrich says that he can tell she's someone who likes to look at the clouds. She explains it helps her relax.
* **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** Theodora says there's not much they can do about the war. She adds she had enough gloomy thoughts in her head and she wants to take a little break from them. Friedrich is surprised that Theo likes watching clouds and she explains it helps her clear her mind.

**Choice:** I think we'd better... *(No effect)*
* Ask the villagers. *(You'll get a small jug of milk, an egg and a small loaf of bread.)*
* Ask the German unit. *(You'll get a loaf of bread)*
* Not ask for help. I'll wait until we get back to Himworde.

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Choose your outfit. *(No effect)*
* Inspiration (💎19)
* Passion (💎30)
* Tranquility (Free)

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Choose a hairstyle. *(No effect)*
* Bun with a braid (💎12)
* Long loose (💎19)
* Neat ponytail (Free)

Depending on your choice in Season 1, Episode 5 you may get [❗You're in a relationship with Lawrence.] or [❗You and Lawrence haven't defined your relationship yet.] or [❗You and Lawrence are friends.] or [❗It seems that you and Lawrence have something to discuss...]

If you are in a relationship with Lawrence:**❤️ Choice:** ... *(No effect)* (Romantic scene, you hug and kiss)
* I missed you too.
* (Tease Lawrence.)

You only see this choice if you aren't in a relationship with Lawrence.**Choice:** Now, where to begin? *(No effect)*
* (Tell him about Eva.)
* (Tell him about Herr Ritter.)
* (Tell him about Albert Neumann.)

If you agreed to be in a relationship with Lawrence but then took John's scenes:**Choice:** Lawrence, I...
* ...want to be with you. [❗You've decided to be with Lawrence.]
* ...don't want to be with you. [❗You've decided to end your relationship with Lawrence.]

If you told Lawrence you need to sort out your feelings in S1, Ep 5 AND haven't started a relationship with Yoke:**Choice:** Lawrence, I... *(No effect)*
* ...realized I want to be with you.
* ...realized I don't want to be with you.

If you agreed to a relationship with Lawrence but then afterwards agreed to be with Yoke as well, but didn't take John's scenes, you get: [❗You broke off your relationship with Lawrence to be with Yoke.]

If you agreed to a relationship with Lawrence but then took both John's and Yoke's scenes, Lawrence will get really upset ("Are you saying you're screwing with all of us at the same time?") and break up with you. [❗Lawrence has ended your relationship.]

If you confessed to Yoke: [❗Lawrence knows about your relationship with Yoke.] If on top of that you told Lawrence you need to sort out your feelings in S1, Ep 5, he will understand that you have made your choice and you two will stay friends.

**Choice:** I...
* Felt my anxiety growing. [+1 Romantic 🏹]
* I didn't know what to think. *(No effect)*
* Remained calm. [+1 Cynic ⚙️]

If you've confessed to Yoke you will get [❗You're in a relationship with Yoke.] If you confessed to her but then took the diamond option with John in Season 1, Episode 6: [❗You and Yoke have something to discuss...] and you'll no longer be together. If you decided to stay friends with Yoke in Season 1, Episode 5: [❗You and Yoke are friends.]

You see this scene if you're in a relationship with Yoke.**❤️ Choice:** Yoke... [❗The diamond choice will give you access to an intimate scene.]
* How long till your family comes home? (💎55) *(Intimate scene)* [CG unlocked]
* How about some more tea? (Free) *(No effect)*

[❗ This choice will not have a negative impact on your relationship with other characters.]**Choice:** "Shall I go have a picnic with Yoke?"
* I'd like that. (💎30) [❗Yoke is glad you've decided to join her.]
* I think I'll pass. *(No effect)*

**💎 Choice:** Choose an outfit for Yoke. *(No effect)*
* Elegant (💎19)
* Plain (Free)

**Maximum stat points available in episode 8:**

* +2 Romantic or Cynic 🏹⚙️

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 8:** 💎 49 for Story, and up to 💎 68 for Customization

Note: **Yoke** +💎55

## S1, Ep 9: On Searching

*Bruno is missing: Theodora and her friends go looking for him.*

⚠️ **TRIGGER WARNING:** Warning! This episode contains scenes where a child's life is in danger. Please read on with caution.

[❗This choice will not have an impact on your relationship with any of the characters.]**Choice:** "I should..."
* Start searching immediately. [+1 Cynic ⚙️]
* God... I have no idea what to do. *(No effect)*
* Console Yoke first. [+1 Romantic 🏹]

**Choice:** "I should..."
* Lead the search. (⚙️20) [❗You will lead the search]
* Ask Lawrence to lead the search. [❗Lawrence will lead the search]

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Choose your outfit. *(No effect)*
* Confident (💎22)
* Fearless (💎29)
* Quiet (Free)

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Choose a hairstyle. *(No effect)*
* Side-swept (💎10)
* Veiled hat (💎22)
* Simple braid (Free)

**Choice:** ... *(No effect)*
* It could have been anyone. We don't know what happened...
* I agree with Yoke.
* (Don't say anything.)

If you are in relationship with Yoke, you'll get: [❗You are comforting your beloved.]

**Choice:** "I'll ask..."
* ...Yoke *(If you don't have a close enough relationship with her:* [❗Yoke decided to refuse.]*)* (If you have a strong relationship with Lawrence: *[❗John and Yoke have noticed that you and Lawrence are close.]*)
* ...Lawrence *(If you don't have a close enough relationship with him:* [❗Lawrence decided to refuse.]*)*
* ...John *(If you have a strong relationship with Lawrence:* [❗John and Yoke have noticed that you and Lawrence are close.]*)*

**Choice:** ...
* Yes. Just incredible. [❗Friedrich is happy to hear your compliment.]
* (Do nothing.) *(No effect)*
* (Nod.) *(No effect)*

If you are in a relationship with Yoke you will call her 'your girlfriend' (and if you chose her to go with you, you will also take her hand in yours) and you will get: [❗Friedrich knows about your relationship with Yoke.]

**Choice:** ... *(No effect)*
* We should talk to the soldier who lost his gun.
* That probably has nothing to do with Bruno's disappearance.

**Choice:** "I've had enough..."
* (Insult them subtly.) [+1 Romantic 🏹]
* (Insult them openly.) [+1 Cynic ⚙️]

**Choice:** ...
* (Take the locket.) (🏹20) [❗You have the locket now.]
* (Don't take the locket.) (Free)

**💎 Choice:** "What did she call her?"
* (Stand up for Yoke.) (💎10) [❗You protected Yoke.]
* (Do nothing.) (Free)

**Path scene:**
* **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** Theodora speaks softly and cautiously to Madame Vermeiren, reminding her that Lord knows about everything she's doing and that He teaches to help others and to forgive. The old woman fears Judgment day, so she tells the group what she saw.
* **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** Madame Vermeiren grabs the cross and starts shoving it in Theodora's face, but Theodora stops her and tears the cross of her neck. She decides to use old woman's weak spot and she scares the old woman with "Lord's words". She tells the group what she saw.

**Choice:** ... *(No effect)*
* (Talk to Emil.)
* (Remain silent.) *(John will talk to him instead)*

You will see a different scene depending on if and which stat checkpoint you passed.

* If Theodora leads the search: [❗You lead the search.] She takes a step forward and reasons logically with Emil, telling him that Fleur will be taken away from him if he goes through with his plan. [❗Thanks to you, Emil decided to surrender.]
* If you took the locket from Kurt: [❗You have the locket.] Theodora shows the locket to Emil, which made him a bit more reasonable, she takes a step towards him. Theodora appeals to him by asking him if Marta, his wife, would approve of what he's doing. [❗Thanks to you, Emil surrendered on his own.]
* If Lawrence leads the search and you don't have the locket: A fight between Emil and your friends breaks out and you get a choice:
	+ **Choice:** Emil!
		- Think of your wife! (💎10) [❗Emil put up a strong fight.]
		- That's enough! Stop it! [❗Emil put up a strong fight.]*(Emil ends up scratching John. His sprite will show the scratches for the rest of the episode.)*
		- (Try to separate the men.) [❗Emil put up a strong fight.] *(Emil ends up scratching John. His sprite will show the scratches for the rest of the episode.)*

**Choice:** ...
* I'm not sure I feel sorry for him. [+1 Cynic ⚙️]
* (Don't comment.) *(No effect.)*
* I feel sorry for him too. [+1 Romantic 🏹]

* If you took the lead on search or had the locket: [❗Emil has a chance to get his daughter back.]
* If Lawrence took the lead on search and you didn't have the locket: [❗Emil will not be able to get his daughter back.]

**Choice:** ... *(No effect.)*
* It will be better for her.
* She'd be better off with her father.

**💎 Choice:** "Tea at Yoke's, all together?"
* Sounds great. (💎44) *(It will take place after the next choice.)* (**CG image of Theodora with all her friends**, right before the end of episode)
* We'd better all go home.

If you are single and have a close relationship with Friedrich:**Choice:** ...
* (Get close to Friedrich.) (💎22) *(Kiss scene)*
* (Change the subject.) (Free)

If you are in relationship and/or don't have a close relationship with Friedrich:**Choice:** ...
* (Talk to Friedrich about Kurt.) (💎22) [❗Perhaps Friedrich will heed your advice.]
* (Change the subject.) (Free)

**Maximum stat points available in episode 9:**

* +3 Romantic or Cynic 🏹⚙️

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 9:** 💎 86 for Story, and up to 💎 51 for Customization

## S1, Ep 10: On Things Lost

*Theodora gets what she wants.*

⚠️ **TRIGGER WARNING:** This episode contains descriptions of violence and death. Please read on with caution.

**Choice:** Thinking about last night and what happened at Emil's...
* I decided not to dwell on it. [+1 Cynic ⚙️]
* I felt my heart grow heavy. [+1 Romantic 🏹]

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Choose an outfit. *(No effect)*
* Bold (💎17)
* Striking (💎32)
* Modest (Free)

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Choose a hairstyle. *(No effect)*
* Long tresses (💎11)
* Bun with accessories (💎17)
* Sleek bun (Free)

If you had an argument with Lawrence, you might get: [❗Lawrence is still cross with you.]

**Path scene:**  You only see this path scene if you are romancing Lawrence. He says "good morning beauty" with his mouth full.
* **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** You answer him in the same muddled way and you joke together about it.
* **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** You say that him calling you beauty is a bit tacky so he jokingly starts singing your praises in an exaggerated manner.

If you are not in a relationship with Lawrence, before this choice you will see the banner: [❗The diamond choice will help you develop a friendship with Lawrence.]**💎 Choice:** ...
* You know you can trust me, right? (💎32) [❗Your relationship with Lawrence has improved!] *(This scene will be slightly different if you are romancing him, as you will kiss him after he finished talking.)*
	+ **Path scene:**
		- **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** Theodora empathizes with Lawrence. Later, he points out that he and Theodora are quite different, but they share some traits - he also wanted to prove his worth to his parents.
		- **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** Theodora straightforwardly asks if he has never found who his parents are. Later, Lawrence points out that he and Theodora are a lot alike and that he also wanted to prove his worth to his parents.
* (I won't press him.) *(No effect)*

**Choice:** "I feel..." *(No effect)*
* Scared.
* Excited.
* Inspired.
* Numb.

**Note:** If you encouraged Friedrich's interest in Kurt in previous episode, Theodora sees him sitting on the stairs, holding a red flower and smiling shyly. He hides the flower behind his back when he notices her. Later, when Theodora asks about it, Friedrich reveals it's for Kurt. He starts doubting if it's a good idea at all, but Theodora reassures him once again.

You get this choice only if you have a good relationship with Friedrich and DIDN'T encourage Friedrich to pursue Kurt.**Choice:** ...
* Spend time with me... only as a friend, or...? *(You only see this option if your relationship with Friedrich is more than friendly but you did not kiss him in S1, Ep 9.)* [❗You've decided to start a relationship with Friedrich!]
* I also enjoy your company. [❗Your friendship with Friedrich has grown stronger!]
* Thanks. *(No effect)*

You only get this choice if you kissed Friedrich in S1, Ep9. [❗You had shared a kiss with Friedrich.]**Choice:** For me, that kiss...
* Meant that I want to be with you. [❗You've decided to start a relationship with Friedrich.]
* Didn't mean anything special. [❗You broke Friedrich's heart.]

[❗The diamond choice will lead to an intimate scene.] You only get this choice if you started a relationship with Friedrich.**❤️ Choice:** ...
* I don't want to stop. (💎99) *(Sex scene)* [❗You and Friedrich have become even closer...] [CG unlocked]
	+ **Path scene:**
		- **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** Theodora kindly reassures Friedrich that he is not offending her and that she likes it when he touches her.
		- **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** Theodora teases Friedrich for thinking he might have offended her and asks him to do it more often and harder.
* We need to stop. (Free) *(The scene ends)*

**Choice:** "Or shall I just go in without permission?"
* (Get permission.) [+1 Romantic 🏹]
* (Don't get permission.) [+1 Cynic ⚙️]

**Choice:** ...
* I want an interview. [+1 Cynic ⚙️]
* I would be glad if you gave me a quick interview. [+1 Romantic 🏹]
* What do you think? *(No effect)*

**Path scene:**
* **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** Theodora tells Margot that Nelly is probably just scared for her. Theo asks her empathetic questions.
* **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** Theodora reminds Margot that it's her choice to help in the war. Theo asks her factual questions.

**Choice:** ... *(No effect)*
* Aren't you scared?
* You're very selfless.
* What do you think you'll do after the war?

**Note:** If you're in relationship with Yoke, you'll tease her a bit and then share an affectionate moment and a kiss in the hospital's corridor.

You only see this choice if you are romancing John. [❗This choice will affect the nature of your relationship with John.]**Choice:** Of course, I won't tell him that, but...
* I really like him. *(You will unlock a diamond option with John in a later choice)*
* Even though there was a spark between us, I'm not attracted to him. *(You won't get a romantic moment with John)*

**💎 Choice:** "John is talking to Thomas..."
* (Stay at the door and listen.) (💎17) *(No effect on stats, but you listen in)*
* (Knock.) *(No effect)*

**Path scene:**
* **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** Theodora apologizes to John for not informing him that she'll do interviews with the patients. She explains that she was afraid he wouldn't let her do that.
* **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** Theodora jokingly tells John she didn't ask for his permission to talk to the patients, because he probably would have gotten in the way.

**Choice:** ...
* Has something happened? [+1 Romantic 🏹]
* (Stay silent.) *(No effect)*
* How's work going? [+1 Cynic ⚙️]

**💎 Choice:** ... If you are not already committed to someone else, you will get [❗The diamond choice will lead to a romantic scene.]
* You will get my gratitude. (💎17) *(You only see this option if you are romancing John and it leads to a kiss scene)* [❗You and John have become closer.]
	+ **Path scene:**
		- **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** Theodora gets embarrassed and says she only meant that she'd really appreciate if he agreed.
		- **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** Theodora grins, crosses her legs and says she's good at expressing her gratitude.
* You'll get famous. *(No effect)*
* You'll get rid of one clingy journalist. *(No effect)*

**Choice:** ... *(You get to ask all the questions. No effect.)*
* Will you tell me how you became a doctor and ended up here?
* Why medicine?
* Why do you play in the tavern?
* I have no questions. *(Ends the interview.)*

**💎 Choice:** "Maybe I should write a letter to my parents...?"
* I'll do that. (💎17) [CG unlocked: letter to the parents] *(The contents of the letter and resulting CG will be customised to your game experience.)*
* I'm not ready to take the first step. *(No effect)*

⚠️ **TRIGGER WARNING:** Fighting erupted close by, and Theodora decides to get close to the battlefield. You will see an upsetting scene with images of fire, guns, corpses, blood and a character's death.

**[CG image of Theodora]**

**Maximum stat points available in episode 10:**

* +4 Romantic or Cynic 🏹⚙️

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 10:** 💎 66 for Story, and up to 💎 49 for Customization

Note: **Friedrich** + 💎99, **John** + 💎17

## S1, Ep 11: On Things Found

*It's hard to wake up.*

⚠️ **TRIGGER WARNING:** This episode contains descriptions of violence and death. Please read on with caution.

**Choice:** "What's going on?"
* (Wait.) *(No effect)*
* (Listen to your feelings.) [+1 Romantic 🏹]
* (Think logically.) [+1 Cynic ⚙️]

You will see a scene where Theodora hears voices of people from her past. Depending on your relationship with the characters in this book and your choices, you may see different sentences from each of the characters.

**Path scene:**
* **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** Theodora sinks deeper and deeper, she's afraid. She thinks it's her end. She forces herself to breathe and tries to remember last time she was so scared. Slowly, she starts to remember her life. [❗Your emotions and experiences helped you remember everything.] She remembers all the horrors, injustices she witnessed, all disgust that she felt
* **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** Theodora forces herself to think and remember who she is. She fights with the space that tries to devour her. Slowly, she starts to remember her life. [❗Your articles helped you remember everything.] She remembers writing about Albert Neumann and other people, how she interviewed John and how Lawrence helped her edit her work.

* If you are in relationship, you will see your Love Interest talking to Theo in unknown space, before fading away.
	+ Yoke will remind her she's not alone. Theodora compares her to a light amidst the darkness and feels better just by looking at her.
	+ Friedrich will reassure her that he's there. She feels he's close and that she needs him a lot, so she stretches her hand towards him.
	+ Lawrence will tell her that he's with her. A lump rises in her throat in hearing his dear and familiar voice.
	+ John will reassure her that everything will be fine. She is touched by his smile and sighs.
* If you are single, Theodora's mother will appear and tell her not to worry. She reaches out to her daughter to hug her, but doesn't get to do that before fading away

**💎 Choice:** "No, no..."
* (Focus.) (💎8) *(You get to spend a bit more time with your LI/mother, depending on your relationships you get one of these:* [❗Yoke is with you.] [❗Friedrich is with you.] [❗Lawrence is with you.] [❗John is with you.] [❗Mom is with you.]*)*
* (Let go.)

After waking up in 1914, you are in hospital bed. If you are romancing Yoke, Friedrich or Lawrence, your Love Interest will be next to you, taking care of you. If you are romancing John or are single, Thomas will be at your bedside.

**Choice:** ... *(You get to ask all the questions.)*
* How did it happen?
* How long have I been out?
* Who are you?
* I have no questions.

**Path scene:**
* **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** Theodora considers if another miraculous recovery is a coincidence or just John's talent. Yet, she feels something is off.
* **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** Theodora thinks something is amiss with her recovery and John curing the incurable, despite not believing in miracles and magic.

[❗You have an important choice to make.]**Choice:** ...
* (Give in to the energy.) [+1 Demonic essence 💀] [❗The unknown energy inside you is getting stronger.]
* (Try to come to your senses.) [❗You're trying to resist the energy inside you.]

**Choice:** ...
* I'm sorry I made you so worried. [+1 Romantic 🏹]
* Could you stop telling me off? [+1 Cynic ⚙️]
* (Keep silent.) *(No effect)*

**Choice:** Hmm...
* No. I trust him.
* We can't know for sure.

You will get this choice if you're NOT in relationship with anyone present [❗The diamond choice will lead to a friendly scene.]**💎 Choice:** ...
* Can you stay a little longer? (💎20) *(No effect on stats, but you will spend more time with your friends)*
* Thanks for stopping by. (Free) *(The scene ends)*

You will get this scene if you are in relationship with Yoke, Friedrich or Lawrence.**❤️ Choice:** "I don't want to be alone, and I missed you so much..."
* Why don't you stay? (💎20) *(Sweet moment with kiss scene)*
* I'll be waiting for you tomorrow. (Free) *(The scene ends)*

**Choice:** I realized that...
* I needed to give myself some time. [+1 Romantic 🏹]
* I didn't understand anything. *(No effect)*
* I needed to forget everything and think about something else. [+1 Cynic ⚙️]

**💎 Choice:** "Oh, come on, think!"
* (Jog your memory.) (💎27) *(You remember the abyss and the conversation between John and Thomas)*
* (Give up.) (Free) *(No effect)*

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Choose an outfit. *(No effect)*
* Peony (💎20)
* Orchid (💎27)
* Daffodil (Free)

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Choose a hairstyle. *(No effect)*
* Short waves (💎8)
* Elegant curls (💎20)
* Pixie (Free)

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Choose some makeup. *(No effect)*
* Light makeup (💎20)
* Eyeliner (💎27)
* No makeup (Free)

**Maximum stat points available in episode 11:**

* +3 Romantic or Cynic 🏹⚙️
* +1 Demonic essence 💀

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 11:** 💎 55 for Story, and up to 💎 74 for Customization

## S1, Ep 12: On Endings and Beginnings

*Memories make us who we are.*

⚠️ **TRIGGER WARNING:** This episode contains descriptions and imagery of violence and death. Please read on with caution.

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Choose an outfit. *(No effect)*
* Delicate dress (💎19)
* Beautiful dress (💎34)
* Comfortable dress (Free)

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Choose a hairstyle. *(No effect)*
* Elegant bangs (💎10)
* With accessories (💎19)
* Tied up hair (Free)

**Choice:** ...
* (Stay silent.) *(No effect)*
* And how are you doing? [❗Thomas is glad you asked.]
* When are you leaving? [❗Thomas thinks your question was rude.]

**Note:**

* If you were nice to Thomas in the past you get [❗Thomas treats you rather well.]. Then he says he's glad you've recovered and wishes you a good day
* If your relationship with Thomas is not good enough, you get [❗Thomas doesn't like you very much.] and he doesn't continue the conversation.

**Choice:** "I have to convince her to let me invite Friedrich."
* He helped find Bruno. [+1 Romantic 🏹]
* If he's not invited, then I won't come either. [+1 Cynic ⚙️]

**💎 Choice:** "What should I do?"
* (Go to the hospital and search John's office.) (💎34) *(You find a brief letter addressed to Theodora with a short apology but no explanation of what happened)*
* (Stay and start working.) *(No effect)*

**Choice:** Well...
* (Be honest.) [❗Lawrence appreciates that you are honest with him.]
* (Answer evasively.) *(No effect)*
* (Lie.) [❗Lawrence can see that you're not being honest with him.]

**Path scene:**
* **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** Theodora states that all they can do is live hoping for the best and do everything they can without losing faith.
* **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** Theodora states that all they can do is live for today, be calm and preserve. She adds that time will put everything in its place.

**💎 Choice:** ...
* (Listen to Friedrich play.) (💎19)
* (Refuse.) (Free) *(No effect)*

**Choice:** ...
* No. [+1 Cynic ⚙️]
* Yes. [+1 Romantic 🏹]

* If you are in relationship with Yoke, in April 1915 Theodora, Yoke and Bruno move away to the USA together to live as a family. Yoke's father Jan had died of a heart attack a few months earlier. They say goodbye to Lawrence and Friedrich, then go on their way. [CG image of Theodora, Yoke and Bruno on the ship.]
* If you are in relationship with Friedrich, in April 1915 he gets new fake documents with the help of Lawrence so that he can leave the army and move away to the USA with Theodora. They say goodbye to Yoke and Lawrence and go on their way. [CG image of Theodora and Friedrich on the ship.]
* If you are in a relationship with Lawrence, in April 1915 the two of them move back to the States together. They say goodbye to Yoke and Friedrich and go on their way. Lawrence confesses that he had imagined going back with Theodora as a couple from the first moment they met on the same journey from the States. [CG image of Theodora and Lawrence on the ship.]
* If you are romancing John or are single, in April 1915 Theodora moves back to the States alone, not certain if she still wants to be a frontline journalist after the injury, saying goodbye to all her friends. If you are romancing John you also imagine what it would have been like to have him next to you on the ship. [CG image of Theodora alone on the ship.]
	+ **Path scene:**
		- **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** Theodora thinks that loneliness puts pressure on her and that she can only hope to learn to live with it.
		- **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** Theodora thinks that loneliness can be channeled in the right direction and help her find inner balance.

**Choice:** ...
* (Answer.) [❗Jamie is glad you answered the phone.]
* (Don't answer.) *(No effect)*

Depending on your relationships with the characters in 1915, you rummage through the memory box to find:

* Promise ring if you were in a relationship with Yoke. They had matching rings that Theodora gifted Yoke when she was admitted to college. They couldn't get married, but wore them as a promise to each other. Besides sweet memories, Theodora recalls the day Yoke died. [CG image of Theodora's and Yoke's entwined hands with matching rings on.]
* Wedding ring if you were in a relationship with Friedrich. They had a quiet ceremony for their wedding. Theodora recalls the day he died. [CG image of Friedrich's and Theodora's entwined hands with their wedding rings on.]
	+ **Path scene:**
		- **The Romantic's Path 🏹:** Theodora can't hold back her tears and says that it's very lonely at home without him.
		- **The Cynic's Path ⚙️:** Theodora tells him that she's all right. She held herself together even though she wanted to cry.
* Wedding ring if you were in a relationship with Lawrence. They had a wedding that was covered by every newspaper in town but they only cared for each other. Theodora recalls her happy marriage with Lawrence.
* A brooch from Madame Wauters if you romanced John or were single.

If you were in a relationship with Yoke, Friedrich or Lawrence:**💎 Choice:** "Should I keep it on...?"
* (Don't put away the ring.) (💎10) [❗You kept the ring.] *(The ring you see will be different based on whether you romanced Yoke, Friedrich or Lawrence. It will be added to your wardrobe.)*
* (Put the ring back into the box.)

If you were single or with John:**💎 Choice:** "It's beautiful...Should I keep it out?"
* (Don't put away the brooch.) (💎10) [❗You kept the brooch.] *(The brooch will be added to your wardrobe.)*
* (Put the brooch back into the box.)

If you were single or with John:**Choice:** ... *(No effect)*
* I didn't have any romantic relationships.
* I had a couple of affairs, but they didn't lead to anything.

You recall the fate of your friends:

* You haven't learned anything about John. There isn't anyone with that name in the Oxford archives and you can't find any trace of him anywhere.
* If you matchmade Friedrich with Kurt, they both fled together to the Netherlands thanks to fake documents - either with the help of Lawrence or with the help of both Theodora and Lawrence, if they are a couple. The last message she ever got about them was from Kurt, who informed her of Friedrich's death in 1938, of acute myeloid leukemia. Before his death he had managed to establish a successful career as singer and musician.
* If you didn't matchmake them, Friedrich got transferred in 1918 and then stopped writing. You then learned he was killed in the Battle of Marne later the same year.
* Yoke became a doctor at Himworde Hospital. She survived the war, but died shortly after, in 1922, due to the Spanish flu.

[❗France, 1940]

If you aren't in relationship with Lawrence:**Choice:** Lawrence! *(No effect)*
* Hi!
* (Hug him.)
* (Hold out your hand.)

If you are in relationship with Lawrence, he says he hopes he's not too old for this:**Choice:** ... *(No effect)*
* Come on, we're in the prime of our life!
* Yeah, Mr. Barkley, you're not the same man.

[CG image of Lawrence]

**Choice:** ...
* (Unleash it.) [+1 Demonic essence 💀] [❗The unknown energy inside you keeps growing stronger.]
* (Try to calm down.) *(No effect)*

**Maximum stat points available in episode 12:**

* +2 Romantic or Cynic 🏹⚙️
* +1 Demonic essence 💀

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 12:** 💎 63 for Story, and up to 💎 53 for Customization

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