Vying for Versailles Season 2 walkthroughs

**Welcome to the Vying for Versailles walkthroughs.**
This page features the walkthroughs for **Season 2**. Click here if you are looking for walkthroughs for other seasons.

This is an ongoing book and this page is a work in progress.

**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: **Altruism** 🍃, **Calculation** ♟️, **Hedonism** 🍷, **Bright Influence** ☀️, and **Dark Spycraft** 🌑. The sun or moon icon next to certain choices indicates how your pick will influence your reputation. In contrast to other stories, having a bad reputation is not a punishment, just a different way to approach matters at court with a more outspoken and independent MC.

**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.

**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:**

[ There are no stat checks in Season 2 ]

**Note:** In order to easily denote each retinue, the wiki will use the following symbols:

* 💛 King Louis XIV
* 💜 Queen Maria Theresa
* 🧡 Prince Philippe
* 💚 Dowager Queen Anne

## S2, Ep 1: The Infanta and the Dauphin

*A year after your presentation at Versailles you return to the chateau. Who amongst these newcomers numbers as enemies or friends? A new plot foments in Versailles…*

❗Versailles. 1666.

**Path scene:**
* **Way of Altruism 🍃:** [❗Your Altruism informs your understanding.] You’ve worked to support your family’s fortunes and dedicated yourself to doing the right thing.
* **Way of Calculation ♟️:** [❗Your Calculation informs your understanding.] You thought strategically and schemed your way into your current position. You did what you had to do.
* **Way of Hedonism 🍷:** [❗Your Hedonism informs your understanding.] You loved the court at Versailles, where you form connections and seize the moment.

**Choice:** "What do I want from this season at Versailles? How do I feel about my return to Versailles?"
* (Excited to be away from Paris.) [+1 Hedonism 🍷]
* (Interested in how court dynamics will change.) [+1 Calculation ♟️]
* (Glad to be with those I care for.) [+1 Altruism 🍃]

**Path scene:**
* **Bright Influence ☀️:** [❗You achieved Bright Influence ☀️ in Season 1.]: Over the winter, your influence continued to climb in Parisian society.
* **Dark Spycraft 🌑:** [❗You achieved Dark Spycraft 🌑 in Season 1.]: Over the winter, you worked hard to improve your skills as someone who works in the shadows for the King.

**Choice:** "Should I ask...?"
* (Select room now.)
* (Ask about adjoining room.)

[❗Choosing the Adjoining Room will open additional interactions with a selectable character throughout Season 2.]**💎 Choice:** "What room do I want?"
* Entertainer's Room (**💎27**)
* Adjoining Room (**💎45**)
	+ **Choice:** The room has a connecting door to...
		- King Louis 💛
		- Queen Maria Theresa 💜
		- Prince Philippe 🧡
		- Bonne 💚
		- Alexandre
* Previous Room [Free]

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Select a dress: (No effect on stats)
* Summer Siskin Dress (**💎22**)
* Shining Starling Dress (**💎27**)
* Sweet Chaffinch Dress [Free]

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Select your hairstyle: (No effect on stats)
* Heaped Curls with Fascinator (**💎22**)
* A Feather in Your Cap (**💎27**)
* Black Bun [Free]

**Path scene:**
* **Bright Influence ☀️:** [❗Your Bright Influence changes how you interact with the court.] You are confident in yourself and your reputation, and you know everyone is jealous of you.
* **Dark Spycraft 🌑:** [❗Your Dark Spycraft changes how you interact with the court.] You walk onto the terrace with your head down so as not to attract attention, as was instructed by the King.

**Choice:** "Who do I wish to speak to while I wait?" (You can only choose one)
* (Louis.) [❗Your relationship with King Louis strengthens.]
* (Maria Theresa.) [❗Your relationship with Maria Theresa strengthens.]
* (Catherine.) [❗Your relationship with Catherine strengthens.]
* (Nanette.) [No effect]
* (Jules.) [No effect]

**Choice:** "Who do I wish to speak to while I wait?" (You can only choose one)
* (Françoise-Athénaïs.) [No effect]
* (Charles.) [No effect]
* (Armand.) [❗Your relationship with Armand strengthens.]
* (Queen Anne.) [❗Your relationship with Queen Anne strengthens.]
* (Prince Philippe.) [❗Your relationship with Prince Philippe strengthens.]

**Choice:** "I can probably speak to one more person..." (You can only choose one)
* (Alexandre.) [❗Your relationship with Alexandre strengthens.]
* (Bonne.) [❗Your relationship with Bonne strengthens.]
* (François.) [❗Your relationship with François strengthens.]
* (Chevalier Philippe.) [❗Your relationship with Chevalier Philippe strengthens.]

**💎 Choice:** “I wish to…”
* (Ride with someone.) (**💎22**)
	+ **Choice:** Who will I ask…
		- No one [No effect]
		- King Louis [❗Your relationship with Louis strengthens.]
		- Queen Maria Theresa [❗Your relationship with Maria Theresa strengthens.]
		- Prince Philippe [❗Your relationship with Prince Philippe strengthens.]
		- Queen Anne [❗Your relationship with Anne strengthens.]
		- Bonne [❗Your relationship with Bonne strengthens.]
		- Alexandre [❗Your relationship with Alexandre strengthens.]
		- Chevalier Philippe [❗Your relationship with Chevalier Philippe strengthens.]
		- Armand [❗Your relationship with Armand strengthens.]
		- Catherine [❗Your relationship with Catherine strengthens.]
		- Newcomer — Madame de Montespan [No effect]
* (Ride alone.) [Free]

**Choice:** "How do I feel about Françoise-Athénaïs?" (No effect on stats)
* (Curious.)
* (Indifferent.)
* (Cautious.)
* (Dislike.)

**Choice:** "How do I feel about Charles?" (No effect on stats)
* "He seems protective."
* "I'm not certain."
* "I dislike him already."
* "Indifferent."

**Choice:** "It feels so private here."
* "I wish I could read here." [+1 Calculation ♟️]
* "It seems like the perfect place for a tryst..." [+1 Hedonism 🍷]
* "I wish I could bring my friends here for a picnic." [+1 Altruism 🍃]

**💎 Choice:** "What will I do?"
* (Push through the hedges.) (**💎9**) (You find a note written in English and plan to investigate it.)
* (Stay back and listen.) [Free] (No effect)

**Path scene:**
* **Way of Altruism 🍃:** [❗Your Altruism informs your understanding.] You wonder who the mysterious “she” is and how someone could plot to steal another woman’s child.
* **Way of Calculation ♟️:** [❗Your Calculation informs your understanding.] You figure that the abduction is political and that these men are experienced schemers with a goal.
* **Way of Hedonism 🍷:** [❗Your Hedonism informs your understanding.] You conclude that the men haven’t summoned their courage to go through with the act yet and that they have no solid plan.

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

* +2 Altruism, Calculation or Hedonism 🍃♟️🍷

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 1:** 💎 130

## S2, Ep 2: His Face Bright as Noon

*As you work with a palace informant, how will you determine who is planning to harm the Dauphin?*

**Path scene:**
* **Way of Altruism 🍃:** Your Altruism informs your understanding: You think to yourself that the men seemed to be working on behalf of a mysterious woman.
* **Way of Calculation ♟️:** Your Calculation informs your understanding: You understand that the men intended to use the Dauphin as leverage against the French throne.
* **Way of Hedonism 🍷:** Your Hedonism informs your understanding: You know that the conspirators have no plan but only the desire, and desire can be dangerous.

**Choice:** "How do I feel about this?"
* (Worried for the Dauphin.) [+1 Altruism 🍃]
* (Interested in the advantage this gives.) [+1 Calculation ♟️]
* (Irritated this takes me away from today's games.) [+1 Hedonism 🍷]

**Choice:** "Would I...?" (No effect)
* No, not today.
* What type of bet?

**💎 Choice:** "Should I bet?"
* (Bet.) (**💎17**) (Play pall-mall.)
* (Don’t bet.) [Free] (No effect)

You only see these next timed choices if you chose “Bet” in the previous choice. If you chose not to bet, skip to the choice "Where I should instruct the informant to search for information?"**⏰ Timed Choice:** "How hard do I hit the ball?"
* (Softly.) ✅
* (A medium tap.) ✅
* (Hard.) ✅

**⏰ Timed Choice:** "Now, how should I hit the ball next..."
* (With care.) ✅
* (With strategy.) ✅
* (With force.) ✅

**⏰ Timed Choice:** "For my third tap..."
* (The softest of taps.) ✅
* (Somewhat gentle.) ✅
* (Very hard tap.) ❌ (You concede the game and pay Françoise-Athénaïs.)

**Choice:** "Here's the fourth one..." (You will not see this choice if you failed in the previous choice.)
* (Very hard.) ❌ (You concede the game and pay Françoise-Athénaïs.)
* (Middling hard.) ✅
* (Just a touch.) ❌ (You concede the game and pay Françoise-Athénaïs.)

**Choice:** "Now for the last, I must scoop up the ball and toss it through the hoop..." (You will not see this choice if you failed in any of the previous choices.)
* (Underhand.) ✅ (You win the necklace)
* (Overhand.) ❌ (You concede the game and pay Françoise-Athénaïs.)

**Choice:** "Where I should instruct the informant to search for information?" (No effect)
* (The wine cellars.)
* (The ice houses.)
* (The King's vegetable gardens.)

**Choice:** "What do I tell Le Vau about the secret passages?"
* They're so lovers can have affairs. [+1 Hedonism 🍷]
* They allow servants to pass unseen. [+1 Altruism 🍃]
* Mind your own business, Le Vau. [+1 Calculation ♟️]

❗ Your Spycraft has influenced your perceptions. (The narration will change to reflect either your Bright Influence or Dark Spycraft route.)

**💎 Choice:** "What do I want to do?"
* (Spy.) (**💎17**) (You discover who Françoise-Athénaïs is having an affair with.)
	+ **Path scene:**
		- **Way of Altruism 🍃:** [❗Your Altruism informs your understanding.] It galls you to witness petty affairs, but you know this knowledge may be important.
		- **Way of Calculation ♟️:** [❗Your Calculation informs your understanding.] Knowledge is power.
		- **Way of Hedonism 🍷:** [❗Your Hedonism informs your understanding.] You want to indulge your curiosity.
* (Give them their privacy.) [Free] (No effect)

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Select a dress: (No effect on stats)
* Star-Crossed Dress (**💎17**)
* Corinthians Dress (**💎34**)
* Broken-Hearted Dress [Free]

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Select your hairstyle: (No effect on stats)
* Starry Headband (**💎17**)
* Ruby Net (**💎34**)
* Heaped Black Curls [Free]

You only see this choice if you bought an adjoining room.**💎 Choice:** "Shall I knock?"
* (Knock.) (**💎12**) [❗Your relationship to Alexandre / Bonne / Louis / Maria Theresa / Prince Philippe strengthens.]
* (Not today.) [Free] (No effect)

The following choice of skills you can learn will matter in the next episode. Depending on your paths, you will need to pick a specific skill to be able to be successful in a future scene. The wiki team is still researching all possible combinations, but here is a list of what we have tested so far:

* If you are on Bright Influence ☀️ and...
	+ the Altruism🍃 path, learn **Lying**
	+ the Calculation ♟️ path, learn **Lying** or **Bribery**
	+ the Hedonism 🍷 path, learn **Bribery**
* If you are on Dark Spycraft 🌑 and...
	+ the Altruism🍃 path, learn **Lying** or **Bribery**
	+ the Calculation ♟️ path, learn **Lockpicking**
	+ the Hedonism 🍷 path, learn **Lying**

**💎 Choice:** I'd like to learn more... (If you purchase one diamond option, all the others will be unlocked as well when you replay.)
* Lockpicking. (**💎12**) (You receive lockpicks.)
* Ciphers. (**💎12**) (You receive a codebook.)
* Bribery. (**💎12**) (You receive silver ecus.)
* Lying. (**💎12**) (You receive a hand mirror.)
* I’m happy with what I’ve learned. [Free] (No effect)

**Path scene:**
* **Bright Influence ☀️:** Your Bright Influence informs your understanding: You are warned to continue to appear ladylike despite knowing these skills.
* **Dark Spycraft 🌑:** Your Dark Spycraft informs your understanding: You are embracing the skills you’re learning.

❗ Practicing your interrogation skills will become important in Episode 3.**💎 Choice:** "Who do I wish to practice on?" (It is recommended to choose ALL options here. If you purchase one diamond option, all the others will be unlocked as well.)
* Catherine (**💎17**)
* Charles (**💎17**)
* Nanette (**💎17**)
* André and Le Vau (**💎17**)
* Lou [Free]
* Hortense [Free]
* Armand [Free]
* Jules [Free]
* It’s time to move on… [Free] (Ends the interrogations)

**Choice:** "What will I say?"
* (Reply mockingly.) [🌑] [❗Your reputation at court changes. You're known as someone who talks back.] OR [❗As Official Mistress, you must correct your reputation before the end of the Season to retain your title.] OR [❗Your reputation at court is unchanged.]
* (Respond pleasantly.) [☀️] [❗Your reputation at court changes. You're known as someone who is virtuous.] OR [❗Your reputation at court is unchanged.]
* (Ignore her.) [❗Your reputation at court is unchanged.]

**Path scene:**
* **Way of Altruism 🍃:** Your Altruism has changed your behaviors: You are upset about your failing wardrobe and you flee from the theater.
* **Way of Calculation ♟️:** Your Calculation has changed your behaviors: You know she wants a reaction, so you demurely excuse yourself to not cause a scene.
* **Way of Hedonism 🍷:** Your Hedonism has changed your behaviors: You flirtatiously twist your shoulders, accusing Françoise-Athénaïs of wanting to see your “glories.”

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

* +2 Altruism, Calculation or Hedonism 🍃♟️🍷

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 2:** 💎 143

## S2, Ep 3: Silencing the Evening

*While the summer entertainments continue, you face a choice. What will you do about the man held prisoner in the Bastille?*

**Choice:** "How do I feel about this notorious prison?"
* (It disgusts me.) [+1 Altruism 🍃]
* (It bores me.) [+1 Hedonism 🍷]
* (It intrigues me.) [+1 Calculation ♟️]

**Path scene:**  ☀️ If you are on the **Bright Influence** path
* **Way of Altruism 🍃:** [❗Your Altruism and your Bright Influence are shaping your story and interrogation approach] You decide to pretend to be a gentle lady providing comfort to the prisoners.
* **Way of Calculation ♟️:** [❗Your Calculation and your Bright Influence are shaping your story and interrogation approach] You ask to be taken directly to the cell to interrogate the prisoner.
* **Way of Hedonism 🍷:** [❗Your Hedonism and your Bright Influence are shaping your story and interrogation approach] You decide to pretend to be the warden’s bored mistress.

**Path scene:**  🌑 If you are on the **Dark Spycraft** path
* **Way of Altruism 🍃:** [❗Your Altruism and your Dark Spycraft are shaping your story and interrogation approach] You ask to be taken directly to the cell to interrogate the prisoner.
* **Way of Calculation ♟️:** [❗Your Calculation and your Dark Spycraft are shaping your story and interrogation approach] You decide to pretend to be a recently imprisoned thief.
* **Way of Hedonism 🍷:** [❗Your Hedonism and your Dark Spycraft are shaping your story and interrogation approach] You decide to pretend to be a prisoner escaping from the Bastille.

Your success in interrogating the Englishman in the following choice is based on your paths (you need to have more of that one trait over the rest) and which skill you learned in the past episode as well as how many people you practiced your interrogation skills with.

* If you are on Bright Influence ☀️ and...
	+ the Altruism🍃 path
		- if you learned Lying, you can pick **any of the choices**
	+ the Calculation ♟️ path
		- if you learned Lying, pick **Wits**
		- if you learned Bribery, pick **Force**
		- if your Hedonism is greater than or equal to your Calculation, pick **Wiles**
	+ the Hedonism 🍷 path
		- if you learned Bribery, you can pick **any of the choices**
* If you are on Dark Spycraft 🌑 and...
	+ the Altruism🍃 path
		- if you learned Lying, pick **Wits**
		- if you learned Bribery, pick **Force**
		- if your Hedonism is greater than or equal to your Altruism, pick **Wiles**
	+ the Calculation ♟️ path
		- if you learned Lockpicking, you can pick **any of the choices**
	+ the Hedonism 🍷 path
		- if you learned Lying, you can pick **any of the choices**

**Choice:** "Even given that, I must decide on an overall strategy..." [❗Warning! Selecting 'Use force' will involve a scene with violence.]
* (Use force.)
* (Use wit.)
* (Use wiles.)

Based on the combination of path and skills, you will see either [❗This tactic was successful because of your skill at Lying / Lockpicking / Bribery.] OR [❗This tactic was unsuccessful because you did not have sufficient skill at Lying / Lockpicking / Bribery] OR [❗This tactic was unsuccessful because you did not have sufficient skill at Lying or enough Altruism.] OR [❗This tactic was unsuccessful because you did not have sufficient Hedonism.]

Based on how successful your interrogation was, you will see one or more of the following banners: [❗Your interrogation practice allows you to obtain some information.] AND/OR [❗Your interrogation practice allows you to obtain more substantial information.] AND/OR [❗You have obtained all the information you can from the Englishman.]

**Choice:** "I'll drop in some essence of..." (No effect)
* (Roses.)
* (Jasmine.)
* (Lavender.)

**💎 Choice:** "What do I do?"
* (Console her.) (**💎50**) [❗Your relationship with Maria Theresa strengthens significantly.] (CG unlocked)
	+ **Choice:** "What should I do...?" (You only see this option if you have an intimate relationship with the Queen.)
		- (Kiss her lips.) [Sex scene]
		- (Kiss her forehead.)
* (Give her privacy.) [Free] (No effect)

**Choice:** "What shall I do?"
* (Chide her publicly.) [☀️] [❗Your reputation at court changes. You're known as someone who respects protocol.] AND/OR [❗As Official Mistress, you have restored your reputation.] OR [❗Your reputation in court is unchanged.]
* (Ask what has agitated her.) [🌑] [❗Your reputation at court changes. You're known as someone who doesn't care for court protocol.] OR [❗As Official Mistress, you must correct your reputation before the end of the Season to retain your title.] OR [❗Your reputation in court is unchanged]

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Select a dress: (No effect on stats)
* Puck Costume (**💎20**)
* Titania Dress (**💎30**)
* Amazonian Dress [Free]

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Select your hairstyle: (No effect on stats)
* Puckish Horns (**💎20**)
* Faerie Crown - Light (**💎30**)
* Faerie Crown - Dark (**💎30**)
* Long Locks [Free]

**💎 Choice:** "Who could have written this and sent it to me?"
* (Go to the cellars.) (**💎20**) [You meet the informant and receive valuable information.]
* (Continue to the banquet.) [No effect]

**Choice:** "Who do I wish to speak with?" (You can choose one option.)
* Louis [❗Your relationship with Louis strengthens.]
* Maria Theresa [❗Your relationship with Maria Theresa strengthens.]
* Prince Philippe [❗Your relationship with Prince Philippe strengthens.]
* Bonne [❗Your relationship with Bonne strengthens.]
* Catherine [❗Your relationship with Catherine strengthens.]
* Armand [❗Your relationship with Armand strengthens.]
* Nanette [No effect on stats]

**Choice:** "How do I respond to that?" (No effect on stats)
* You did what?
* Don't speak of any lady like that.
* (Ignore him.)
* (Walk away.)

**Choice:** "So I must also defend myself with Shakespeare..." (No effect on stats)
* (Imply she's unattractive.)
* (Imply she's an ass.)
* (Imply she's in love with an ass.)
* (Compliment her. Too much.)
* (Stay quiet.)

Based on relationships and previous choices, you may not see this choice or all of the following options. (**Note:** This scene is bugged and will be fixed soon.)**💎 Choice:** "Do I want to walk with the King?"
* (Yes.) (**💎70**)
	+ **Choice:** "He looks like he could use the distraction..."
		- (Encourage him to chase me.) (CG unlocked)
		- (Entertain him with conversation.)
	+ **Choice:** "I know what I'll do..." (You only see this choice if you chose "Encourage him to chase me".)
		- (Kiss him.) [Sex scene]
		- (Beg off, laughing.)
	+ **Choice:** Please… (You only see this choice if you chose “Kiss him.”)
		- (Rougher?)
		- (Gentler?)
		- (No more…)
* (No, thank you.) [Free] (No effect)

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

* +1 Altruism, Calculation or Hedonism 🍃♟️🍷

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 3:** 💎 150

## S2, Ep 4: Tears to the River God

*What secrets will you uncover during a disastrous evening in Little Venice, off of Versailles' Grand Canal?*

**Path scene:**
* **Bright Influence ☀️:** [❗Your Bright Influence changes your approach] You are invited into Louis and Maria Theresa’s room as you watch them play with the Dauphin.
* **Dark Spycraft 🌑:** [❗Your Dark Spycraft changes your approach] You decide to watch Louis and Maria Theresa play with the Dauphin through a peephole in the wall.

**💎 Choice:** "Do I want to play?"
* (It couldn't hurt to improve.) (**💎31**) (Go to the next choice.)
* No, thank you. [Free] (No effect - skip the following timed choices.)

You only see these timed choices if you chose “It couldn’t hurt to improve.”**⏰ Timed Choice:** I saw...
* A spoon, a bowl, some fruit, dice.
* Dice, a bowl, a spoon, a necklace.
* A fan, dice, a spoon, a needle, a quill. ✅
* A quill, a fan, a jewelry box, a handkerchief.
* A flower, a quill, dice, a fan.
	+ **Choice:** "Do I want to try again?" (You only see this if you chose an incorrect option.)
		- (Try again.) (Starts the game over from the beginning.)
		- (No, I’m done.) (Ends the game.)

**⏰ Timed Choice:** Well, I think I saw...
* An apple, a perfume bottle, dice, a fan.
* A mirror, a statuette, a comb, a money pouch.
* A fan, a mirror, a deck of cards, a flute.
* A perfume bottle, a fan, a mirror, a brush, a candle. ✅
* A jewelry box, a perfume bottle, a comb, dice.
	+ **Choice:** "Do I want to try again?" (You only see this if you chose an incorrect option.)
		- (Try again.) (Starts the game over from the beginning.)
		- (No, I’m done.) (Ends the game.)

**⏰ Timed Choice:** For our final round, let's see...
* A razor, a candle snuffer, a cosmetic jar, an inkwell. ✅
* A mirror, a cosmetic jar, dice, a fan.
* A mask, a candle snuffer, a ball, a cosmetic jar.
* A cosmetic jar, a candle snuffer, an apple, dice.
* A perfume bottle, a candle snuffer, a comb.
	+ **Choice:** "Do I want to try again?" (You only see this if you chose an incorrect option.)
		- (Try again.) (Starts the game over from the beginning.)
		- (No, I’m done.) (Ends the game.)

You only see this choice if you decided to play and won the game. Additionally, you will only see the fourth option if you adopted a pet.**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** You've won...
* Bracelet
* Frog Purse
* Embroidered Reticule
* Embroidered Reticule - Cat/Dog

Based on relationships and previous choices, you may not see this choice or all of the following options.**💎 Choice:** "How will I undress without her?"
* (Ask for his help.) (**💎19**) [❗Your relationship with Alexandre strengthens.] (Take this if you want to romance Alexandre)
* (Ask for Alexandre's help.) [❗Your relationship with Alexandre strengthens.]
* (Open the adjoining door and ask for help.) (**💎19**) [❗Your relationship with Louis / Maria Theresa / Prince Philippe / Bonne strengthens.]
	+ **Choice:** Oh, well… (You only see this choice if you chose the room next to Prince Philippe and are romancing him, and you see this prompt if you’re also romancing Louis: [❗Pursuing Prince Philippe may negatively impact your relationship with the King.])
		- Not tonight?
		- I'll have to take the risk, Monsieur. [Sex scene]
* (Undress alone.) [Free] (No effect)

You only see this choice if you asked for Alexandre's help.**Choice:** "What do I do?" (No effect on stats)
* (Pull Alexandre into a secret passage.) (**Note**: This choice leads to an unskippable kiss scene if you are romancing Alexandre.)
* (Answer the door.) (You face Armand)

You only see this choice if you're talking to Armand in your room.**Choice:** ... (No effect on stats)
* Yes.
* No.

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Select a dress: (No effect on stats)
* Juliet Dress (**💎19**)
* The Notorious Medici Dress (**💎31**)
* Gondolier Costume [Free]

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Select your hairstyle: (No effect on stats)
* Ribboned Crown - In Red (**💎19**)
* Ribboned Crown - In Blonde (**💎19**)
* Pearl Renaissance - In Brunette (**💎31**)
* Pearl Renaissance - In Blonde (**💎31**)
* Venetian Curls - in Black [Free]

**Choice:** "How should I question him?"
* (Directly.) [+1 Altruism 🍃]
* (Pretend to be a prospective client.) [+1 Calculation ♟️]
* (Don't question him...) [+1 Hedonism 🍷]

❗Your friendship is strongest with Bonne / Armand / Catherine / Chevalier Philippe / Hugues.

[🌑] Based on your reputation, you may see one of the following banners: [❗Your reputation at court changes. You're known as someone who makes poor decisions.] AND/OR [❗As Official Mistress, you must restore your reputation by the end of Season 2 to retain your title.]

**Path scene:**
* **Way of Altruism 🍃:** [❗Your Altruism is shaping your story] You board a gondola with Charles and ask him where Hortense is.
* **Way of Calculation ♟️:** [☀️] [❗Your Calculation is shaping your story] You board a gondola with Françoise-Athénaïs and confront her about the rumors. [❗Your reputation at court changes. You'll be known as virtuous.] AND/OR [❗With your reputation restored, you can retain the title of Official Mistress.]
* **Way of Hedonism 🍷:** [☀️] [❗Your Hedonism is shaping your story] You board a gondola with Lou and confront him about the rumors. [❗Lou will see to it that your reputation will change. You will now be known as virtuous.] AND/OR [❗As Official Mistress, your title is no longer at risk.]

**Choice:** Wave over...
* Armand
	+ **Choice:** "Yet I wonder why he stopped by my room last night..." OR "Yet I know he took the letter..." (You only see this choice if you got the letter in the previous episode and Armand made it into your room earlier in this episode; the writing changes depending on whether you saw him or heard him through the secret passage.)
		- (Ask him.)
		- (Stay quiet.)
* Catherine (No effect on stats)
* Chevalier Philippe (No effect on stats)
* Nanette
	+ **Choice:** "What will I do?"
		- (Warn her about Madame de Montespan.)
		- (Ask her to stop spreading rumors.) [☀️] [❗Your reputation at court changes. You'll be known as virtuous.] AND/OR [❗With your reputation restored, you can retain the title of Official Mistress.]
		- (Stay quiet.) [No effect]

**Choice:** "That... doesn't sound good."
* (Investigate.) (**💎11**) (Video CG unlocked)
* (It might be dangerous.) [Free]

Based on your relationships, you will see one or both of the following banners: [❗You have a strong relationship with Alexandre / King Louis / Maria Theresa / Prince Philippe / Bonne.] AND/OR [❗King Louis turns to you, as his official mistress, for your support.] (**Note:** You won't necessarily see the person you are closest with in this scene.)

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

* +1 Altruism, Calculation or Hedonism 🍃♟️🍷

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 4:** 💎 123

## S2, Ep 5: Apollo’s Burning Chase

*With the court in an uproar… How will you uncover clues as to where the conspirators are hiding?*

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Select a dress: (No effect on stats)
* Bird of the Air Dress (**💎22**)
* That Which Hath Wings Gown (**💎28**)
* Telling Matter Costume [Free]

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Select your hairstyle: (No effect on stats)
* Royal Quetzal Feather (**💎22**)
* Dove's Innocence - Black (**💎28**)
* Dove's Innocence - Blonde (**💎28**)
* Brunette Updo [Free]

**Choice:** "What plan should I propose?"
* We’ll say he’s ill. [+1 Calculation ♟️]
* We’ll say he’s visiting a cousin. [+1 Altruism 🍃]
* We’ll say he’s hunting. [+1 Hedonism 🍷]

**Choice:** Do I…
* (Accept and pray with Montespan.) [☀️] [❗You are now known as virtuous by the court.] or [❗Your reputation at court is unchanged.]
* (Reject and tell off Montespan for her cynical behavior.) [🌑] [❗You are now known as disreputable by the court.] or [❗Your reputation at court is unchanged.]

**Path scene:**
* **Way of Altruism 🍃:** Your Altruism informs your understanding: You think that perhaps Madame de Montespan wishes to make up for how she's treated you and the rumors she's started.
* **Way of Calculation ♟️:** Your Calculation informs your understanding: You think that Madame de Montespan’s manipulation tactics are transparent.
* **Way of Hedonism 🍷:** Your Hedonism informs your understanding: Regardless of Madame de Montespan’s motives, you are pleased you now have a beautiful piece of jewelry to show off. If you didn't take the jewelry, you feel good about not accepting it.

**Choice:** "But if Hortense doesn't bring it up, what am I to do?" (No effect on stats)
* (Touch her shoulder in quiet support.)
* (Ask if she's okay.)
* (Stay quiet so she keeps her pride.)

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Select a new nightgown: (No effect on stats)
* Lucky Canary (**💎22**)
* Blushing with Stays (**💎28**)
* Modest Nightgown [Free]

**Path scene:**
* **Bright Influence ☀️:** Your Bright Influence has created a branch in your story: You attend a ladies' picnic organized by Catherine to view the workmen on the grounds of the palace.
	+ **Choice:** "What shall I do?" (No effect on stats)
		- (Beckon him over to quiz him on the unfair sex.)
		- (Take a 'walk' to speak to him privately.)
* **Dark Spycraft 🌑:** Your Dark Spycraft has created a branch in your story: Alexandre invites you to watch cockfighting outside the palace grounds.
	+ **Choice:** "Yet I must try to obtain information somehow…” (No effect on stats)
		- (Remain with Alexandre and dare the men.) OR (Dare the men.)
		- (Circulate within the gathering.)

**💎 Choice:** “I remember…” (No effect on stats)
* (Being a child at a Parisian tavern.) (**💎22**) [Flashback scene to when you accompanied your uncle on his ‘adventures’ when you were a child]
* (Now's not the time for reminiscence.) [Free]

**Path scene:**  You see Armand in the maze and want to discover why he’s there.
* **Way of Altruism 🍃:** Your Altruism informs your actions: You decide to confront him directly.
* **Way of Calculation ♟️:** Your Calculation informs your actions: You pretend to be surprised by Armand’s presence and ask to walk with him.
* **Way of Hedonism 🍷:** Your Hedonism informs your actions: You indulge your curiosity and move towards him, asking if he is there to meet a lover.

**Choice:** "What do I tell him?"
* You need a distraction. [+1 Hedonism 🍷]
* (Console him.) [+1 Altruism 🍃]
* (Nothing.) [+1 Calculation ♟️]

Alexandre romance path**❤️ Choice:** “I think I’ll…”
* (Persuade him to be with me tonight.) (**💎102**)
	+ **Choice:** ...
		- Why would it? [+1 Hedonism 🍷]
		- It would be for you. [+1 Altruism 🍃]
		- There are many such arrangements at court. [+1 Calculation ♟️]
	+ **Path scene:**
		- **Way of Altruism 🍃:** Your Altruism informs your understanding: You touch your fingertips to Alexandre's lips and tell him that you know this is distracting him and making him feel like a bad person. You tell him this would bring you joy to give him a gift that would help you both better serve the king.
		- **Way of Calculation ♟️:** Your Calculation informs your understanding: You smile at Alexandre and convince him that this is the best way to clear his mind from distractions.
		- **Way of Hedonism 🍷:** Your Hedonism informs your understanding: You kiss his neck and say that you're impetuous and are not interested in love but you know what you want, and it can just be about pleasure.
	+ **Choice:** “I need to…” whatever you pick: (CG unlocked)
		- (Undress.)
		- (Undress him.)
		- (Walk away.)
	+ **Choice:** “...”
		- Yes. I dare you.
		- No. I don’t want this. Let go of me. [Ends scene]
	+ **Choice:** “I...”
		- My mouth.
		- Lower. I want you to kiss me lower.
	+ **Choice:** “I...”
		- Want you.
		- I don’t want that.
	+ **Choice:** “I...”
		- I want you to touch me with your hands…
		- I’m done. No more. [Ends scene]
	+ **Choice:** “Please… I…”
		- …. [Choose again]
		- I won’t say that… [Choose again]
		- Alexandre.
* (Tease him.)
* (Keep it all business.)

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

* +3 Altruism, Calculation, or Hedonism 🍃♟️🍷

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 5:** 💎 208

## S2, Ep 6: Needles under the Nail

*An unlikely hint leads to a new informant who has definitive information about the Dauphin’s location.*

**Choice:** "How can I respond to this?" (You only see this choice if you are close to Bonne.)
* (Promise to save Bonne.) [❗Your relationship with Bonne strengthens.]
* (Stay quiet.) (No effect)

**Path scene:**
* **Bright Influence ☀️:** Your Bright Influence has changed Aunt Suzanne's perception of you: She has heard of your influence at court and witnessed you speaking directly with the King.
* **Dark Spycraft 🌑:** Your Dark Spycraft has changed Aunt Suzanne's perception of you: She has heard whispering that you seem to be at the center of things similar to Alexandre, and that no one knows how or why, but you seem to accomplish things.

**Choice:** Select fabric: (No effect on stats)
* Spring Silk
* Rosy Satin
* Robin’s Egg Brocade

**Choice:** "So, that is the request?"
* (Listen to the seamstress's experiences.)
	+ **Choice:** "What should I do?"
		- If you are on Bright Influence [☀️]: (Promise to start a seamstresses guild.) (**💎10**) (Later in the episode, you get Hugues and Jean-Baptiste to agree to speak to the King about a guild.)
		- If you are on Dark Spycraft [🌑]: (Have the tailor beaten.) (**💎10**) (Later in the episode, you get your informant to put you in touch with a man who is good with his fists.)
		- (Make no promises.) [Free] (No effect; ends the scene)
	+ **Choice:** Could you identify the cloth scrap… (You only see this choice if you chose “Promise to start a seamstresses guild.” or "Have the tailor beaten.")
		- Identify. (**💎10**) (The seamstress identifies the fabric as an expensive brocade from Lyon.)
		- (Thank her and leave.) (No effect)
* (Ignore Aunt Suzanne's request.) (No effect)

**Choice:** I suppose... (No effect on stats)
* I’ll attend.
* I’ll consider it.
* I have another commitment.

**💎 Choice:** "I feel torn."
* (Eavesdrop on Hortense and Jules from secret passage.) (**💎17**) [You learn important information.] (No effect on stats)
* (Speak with Catherine.) [❗Your relationship with Catherine strengthens.]
	+ **Choice:** Select a mouche:
		- Heart (**💎10**) (This placement means you’re undecided about lovers.)
		- Star (**💎10**) (This indicates you're dignified and should be respected.)
		- Moon (**💎10**) (This means you’re gallant.)
		- Moon and Stars (**💎17**) (This placement tells everyone you have great passions.)
		- None [Free] (Catherine calls you naturally beautiful.)
		- Round [Free] (This means you’re kissable.)
* (Calm Maria Theresa.) [❗Your relationship with Maria Theresa strengthens.]

**Path scene:**
* **Bright Influence ☀️:** Your Bright Influence has changed your story: You go to the tavern to check on the wine for your aunt's salon. On the way, you run into Charles harassing a milkmaid in the street
	+ **Path scene:**
		- **Way of Altruism 🍃:** Your Altruism changes your actions: You angrily place yourself between Charles and the milkmaid, saying he doesn’t have the right to discipline one of your own servants.
		- **Way of Calculation ♟️:** Your Calculation changes your actions: You pretend to be Charles’s lover and take the whip out of his hand, threatening to expose him if he doesn’t accept your position of influence.
		- **Way of Hedonism 🍷:** Your Hedonism changes your actions: You throw gold coins at the crowd and chaos erupts. Taking advantage of the distraction, the milkmaid runs to you and hides behind you.
* **Dark Spycraft 🌑:** Your Dark Spycraft has changed your story: You sneak out of Versailles in disguise, heavily bribing the carriage driver to deliver your clothes to your father's house and drop you off in the middle Paris. At a tavern, you run into a milkmaid trying to pay her drunken father's debts.
	+ **Path scene:**
		- **Way of Altruism 🍃:** Your Altruism changes your actions: You leap up and push the man before he can take a swing at the barmaid. After that, you notice that the milkmaid has a sizeable amount of money on her for just a milkmaid. While helping her with getting her father home, you inquire about opportunities for work and she tells you that she has been delivering milk at night to a nobleman with an English servant.
		- **Way of Calculation ♟️:** You decide to stay out of it and the milkmaid pulls her father back before he can land a swing at the barmaid. After that, you notice that the milkmaid has a sizeable amount of money on her for just a milkmaid. While helping her with getting her father home, you inquire about opportunities for work and she tells you that she has been delivering milk at night to a nobleman with an English servant.
		- **Way of Hedonism 🍷:** Your Hedonism changes your actions: You start laughing aloud and begin to clap, disarming the drunkard. After that, you notice that the milkmaid has a sizeable amount of money on her for just a milkmaid. While helping her with getting her father home, you inquire about opportunities for work and she tells you that she has been delivering milk at night to a nobleman with an English servant.

You will only see one “Idealistic Dress” depending on the fabric you chose earlier in the episode. Additionally, if you purchase the Idealistic Dress in one fabric and then choose a different fabric in a replay, you’ll have to re-purchase the dress.**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Select a dress: (No effect on stats)
* Critic's Costume (**💎17**)
* Idealistic Dress in Spring Silk (**💎33**)
* Idealistic Dress in Rosy Satin (**💎33**)
* Idealistic Dress in Robin's Egg Brocade (**💎33**)
* Fool’s Cape [Free]

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Select your hairstyle: (No effect on stats)
* Pincurl Bun (**💎17**)
* Doubled Bun in Brunette (**💎33**)
* Doubled Bun in Blonde (**💎33**)
* Spaniel Ears - Brown [Free]

**Choice:** "Must I choose which party I plan to attend?"
* (Attend Aunt Suzanne's party.) [+1 Altruism 🍃]
* (Attend Prince Philippe's party.) [+1 Hedonism 🍷]
	+ **Choice:** Honesty is… (No effect)
		- …always good.
		- …good only when it’s also kind.
		- …highly overrated.
	+ **Choice:** …
		- (Go to bed.) (No effect; ends the scene)
		- (Linger…) (Go to next choice)
	+ **Choice:** … [❗Your actions here may impact your other relationships.] (You only see this choice if you chose “Linger…”)
		- (Prince Philippe.) (**💎53**) [Sex scene] (CG unlocked)
		- (Catherine.) (**💎33**) [Sex scene]
		- (Catherine and Prince Philippe.) (**💎53**) [Sex scene] (CG unlocked)
		- (Armand.) (**💎33**) [Sex scene]
		- (Armand and Prince Philippe.) (**💎53**) [Sex scene] (CG unlocked)
		- (Chevalier Philippe and Prince Philippe.) (**💎53**) [Sex scene] (CG unlocked)
		- (Never mind, I’ll go to bed.) [Free] (No effect)
* (Attend Montespan's party.) [+1 Calculation ♟️]

(You will only see this choice if you chose the adjoining room next to Alexandre's.)**💎 Choice:** "Perhaps I could use Alexandre's advice..."
* (Open adjoining door.) (**💎17**)
* (It's been a long day...) [Free] (No effect)

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

* +1 Altruism, Calculation, or Hedonism 🍃♟️🍷

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 6:** 💎 153

## S2, Ep 7: Embracing a Whisper

*What will you do when the conspirators’ plan spirals out of control?*

**💎 Choice:** …
* (Go in to save the boy myself.) (**💎20**) [Video CG unlocked]
* (Wait for the Swiss Guard to arrive.) [Free] (No effect)

**💎 Choice:** "I want to..."
* (Search outside.) (**💎20**)
	+ **Choice:** "How do I feel about this?" (No effect)
		- (Hortense should stay with her husband and children.)
		- (Charles deserves far worse than abandonment.)
		- (I worry for her children.)
		- (Jules should've never left his post.)
	+ **Choice:** …
		- (Extort money for my silence.) (**💎9**)
		- (Let them go with my blessing.) [Free] [+1 Hedonism 🍷]
		- (Tell Charles.) [Free] [+1 Calculation ♟️]
		- (Help them.) [Free] [+1 Altruism 🍃]
	+ **Choice:** You see the Mancini pearls (You only see this choice if you chose “Extort money for my silence.”)
		- (Take.) (You add the pearl earrings to your wardrobe.)
		- (Return.) (No effect)
* (Return to Versailles.) [Free] (No effect)

**💎 Choice:** “Hm. What should I do?”
* (Peek at them.) (**💎20**) [❗You have advance notice of the masquerade. This unlocks a special outfit in a future episode.]
* (Ignore them.) [Free] (No effect)

**❤️ Choice:** “I’ll…”
* (Enter adjoining room.) (**💎20**) [❗Your relationship with the King / the Queen / Bonne / Prince Philippe / Alexandre strengthens.]
* (Go to bed.) [Free] (No effect)

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Select a dress: (No effect on stats)
* Homage Costume (**💎20**)
* Obeisant Robe (**💎26**)
* Honorable Dress [Free]

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Select your hairstyle: (No effect on stats)
* Jeweled Hair Comb - Blonde (**💎20**)
* Jeweled Hair Comb - Black Curls (**💎20**)
* Carved Elephant Ivory Comb - Blonde (**💎26**)
* Carved Elephant Ivory Comb - Red (**💎26**)
* Jet Band - Brunette [Free]

**💎 Choice:** "What should I do?"
* (Confront Armand directly.) (**💎20**)
	+ **Choice:** "How do I feel about this?" [❗Your relationship with Armand strengthens.]
		- (Frustrated with Armand.)
		- (Sad for Louise.)
		- (Relieved that I solved the mystery.)
* (Have Armand followed.) (**💎9**)
	+ **Path scene:**
		- **Bright Influence ☀️:** Your Bright Influence has changed your story: You enter the servants’ quarters, berating the informant in front of the other servants while covertly instructing him to follow Armand.
		- **If you are the King's Official Mistress:** You enter the servant's quarters, and upon being noticed thank the servants on behalf of the king for all their hard work. You hand out coins as thanks, and instruct the informant to follow Armand as you give him the money.
		- **Dark Spycraft 🌑:** Your Dark Spycraft has changed your story: You enter the servants' quarters unnoticed, finding the informant on a hunch he's avoiding work, and ask him to follow Armand.
* (Go to my retinue.) [Free] (No effect)

**Choice:** "She looks like she wants my attention..."
* (Don’t respond.) (No effect)
* (Let her draw me aside.)
	+ **Choice:** Select a gift for the ambassador… (No effect, but the second and third options are more impressive.)
		- Portrait of the King
		- Enamel Pocket Watch
		- Amethyst and Gold Paten

**Choice:** “I’ll…”
* (Ignore her.) [❗Your reputation at court is unchanged.]
* (Smile pleasantly.) [☀️] [❗Your reputation at court changes. You're known as virtuous.]
* (Snub her.) [🌑] [❗Your reputation at court changes. You're known as rebellious.]

**Choice:** “I’ll…”
* (Refrain from comment.) [+1 Calculation ♟️]
* (Ask where she is loudly.) [+1 Hedonism 🍷]
* (Make a misleading remark.) [+1 Altruism 🍃]

You will only see the following choice if you are not romancing Louis or Alexandre.**Choice:** “How do I feel about this?" (No effect on stats)
* (Threatened.)
* (Jealous.)
* (Indifferent.)
* (Admiring.)

You will only see the following choice if you are romancing Louis and Alexandre at the same time.**Choice:** “How do I feel about this?" (No effect on stats)
* (Guilty.)
* (Envious.)
* (Sad.)
* (Admiring.)

**Path scene:**  King Louis asks for your advice on how to respond to the ransom demand.
* **Way of Altruism 🍃:** You're following your Altruism: You recommend a direct approach. You remind Louis that it is his right as King of France to bring the entire army to the village of Versailles and search house by house if he must.
* **Way of Calculation ♟️:** You're following your Calculation: You tell the King he can’t give in to their demands, and you suggest instead that he put out a reward for the Dauphin, which will give you and Alexandre a chance to use your network of spies in the background.
* **Way of Hedonism 🍷:** You're following your Hedonism: You tell the King to pay the ransom, saying he can take out a loan to cover the costs, and that sometimes we must pay for our futures now.

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

* +2 Altruism, Calculation, or Hedonism 🍃♟️🍷

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 7:** 💎 161

## S2, Ep 8: A Turn in the Darkness

*After the King follows your advice, you finally unveil who’s behind the plot against the King and Dauphin. But what will you do with that information?*

❗Your advice to the King has shaped this chapter.

**Choice:** "Whose game will I join?"
* (Nanette and Madame de Montespan's.)
	+ **Choice:** “Bold, to say it so directly.” (No effect on stats)
		- (Cede your claim falsely.) (You only see this if you are romancing Louis)
		- (Ignore her.)
		- (Accept the bet.)
		- (Mock her.)
* (Catherine and Armand's.) [❗Catherine and Armand are happy to see you.]
	+ **Choice:** Well…
		- I don’t like to gossip. [+1 Altruism 🍃]
		- (Make up a rumor about Montespan.) [+1 Hedonism 🍷]
		- (Ask for gossip about Montespan.) [+1 Calculation ♟️]
* (Prince Philippe and Chevalier Philippe's.) [❗Prince Philippe and Chevalier Philippe are flattered by your presence.]
	+ **Choice:** Yes… (No effect on stats)
		- You are the winner, my Prince.
		- The Chevalier has taken the day.
		- I fear it is a tie.
* (Bonne's.) [❗Bonne is glad to see you.]
	+ **Choice:** “I’ll…”
		- (Flirt.) (If you and Bonne are close: [❗Your relationship with Bonne is strong.])
		- (Smile.) (If you and Bonne are close: [❗Your bond with Bonne is strong.])
	+ **Choice:** “It does sound appealing…” (You will only see this choice if you and Bonne are close.)
		- (Go swimming with Bonne.) (**💎55**)
		- (Stay and play cards.) [Free] [No effect]
	+ **Choice:** (You only see this choice if you chose (Go swimming with Bonne.)): “I’ll...”
		- (Kiss her.) [Sex scene] (CG unlocked)
		- (Pull her under too.) [No effect]

**Choice:** "That's it, I'm going to..." (No effect on stats)
* (Have her removed from court.)
* (Humiliate her.)
* (Ignore her.)

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Select a dress: (No effect on stats)
* Painter’s Spare Gown [Free]
* Shepherdess (**💎19**)
* Diana of the Wood (**💎30**)
* Select all (**💎49**) [❗All clothing options are now in your wardrobe. Please select an option to wear now.]

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Select your hairstyle: (No effect on stats)
* Wild and Loose [Free]
* A Bow On It - Black (**💎19**)
* A Bow On It - Blonde (**💎19**)
* Athenian - Tawny (**💎30**)
* Athenian - Blonde (**💎30**)
* Select all (**💎88**) [❗All hairstyle options are now in your wardrobe. Please select your new hairstyle now.]

**Path scene:**
* **Bright Influence ☀️:** Your Bright Influence has changed your reasoning: You know that women of great importance and influence often give generously, often as patrons of the arts.
* **Dark Spycraft 🌑:** Your Dark Spycraft has changed your reasoning: You know that he will have access to the drama, secrets, and homes of the wealthy and it would be helpful to have him in your debt.

**Choice:** “Hm, shall I…”
* (Offer to become his patron.) (**💎12**) [❗You are now known as a patron of the arts at court.]
* (Stay quiet so that he can paint me.) [Free] [No effect]

**Path scene:**
* **Way of Altruism 🍃:** Your Altruism has changed your reasoning: You feel guilt for not finding the Dauphin yet, worried about him being alone.
* **Way of Calculation ♟️:** Your Calculation has changed your reasoning: You wonder if the plan to capture the kidnappers is doomed to fail.
* **Way of Hedonism 🍷:** Your Hedonism has changed your reasoning: You can’t stand the petty conversations knowing that there is more excitement elsewhere.

**💎 Choice:** "I can't err. I must do what's right."
* (Pursue him.) (**💎95**) [You attempt to rescue the Dauphin on your own.] (CG unlocked) (If you successfully rescue the Dauphin [❗Achievement Unlocked! *The Dauphin's Savior*: You saved the Dauphin from the hostage-takers. (**💎+10**)])
	+ **Choice:** “He went…” [❗ Examine the dew for a hint.]
		- (Left.) ❌
		- (Right.) ❌
		- (Straight.) ✅
	+ **Choice:** “Shall I…” (**NOTE**: You will see this choice if you get any of the direction choices wrong. Please note that you will only be given **one** chance to “keep trying.” If you get the directions wrong more than once, you will be forced to choose either the diamond option or give up.
		- (Take a shortcut.) (**💎12**)
		- (Keep trying.) [Free] [Returns you to the beginning of the search.]
		- (Give up.) [Free] [Ends the scene; you fail to recover the Dauphin.]
	+ **Choice:** “Which way?” [❗ Find the broken twig for a hint.]
		- (Left.) ✅
		- (Right.) ❌
	+ **Choice:** “He must have snagged his shirt sleeve, which means he went…” [❗ Search for the thread for a hint.]
		- (Left.) ❌
		- (Right.) ✅
		- (Straight.) ❌
	+ **Choice:** “He must’ve gone…”
		- (Left.) ❌
		- (Right.) ✅
	+ **Choice:** “I need to pick…”
		- (Left.) ✅
		- (Right.) ❌
	+ **Choice:** “This must be the last turn…”
		- (Left.) ❌
		- (Right.) ✅
	+ **Choice:** “How will I get in?”
		- (Pick the lock.) ✅ [Note: If you don’t have lockpicking skills, you’ll have to choose another option.]
		- (Climb in a ground floor window.) ❌
		- (Climb in an upper story window.) ✅
	+ **Choice:** “What will I do?”
		- (Sneak the Dauphin out.) [+1 Calculation ♟️]
		- (Smash a vase over the man’s head.) [+1 Hedonism 🍷]
		- (Appeal to the man’s good sense.) [+1 Altruism 🍃]
* (Alert a guard.) [Free] [Françoise-Athénaïs recovers the Dauphin.]

**Choice:** “Shall I…” (This choice will play out in the following episode.)
* (Implicate Alexandre.) [+1 Calculation ♟️] (You will only see this choice if you left Alexandre's control in Season 1.)
* (Frame Montespan or Charles.) [+1 Calculation ♟️]
	+ **Choice:** “But, which shall it be?”
		- (Frame Montespan.)
		- (Frame Charles.)
* (See that Lou faces justice.) [+1 Altruism 🍃]
* (Blackmail Lou or Montespan.) [+1 Hedonism 🍷]
	+ **Choice:** "But, which shall it be?"
		- (Blackmail Lou.)
		- (Blackmail Montespan.)

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

* +3 Altruism, Calculation, or Hedonism 🍃♟️🍷

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 8:** 💎 311

## S2, Ep 9: Behind the Mask

*On the night of a masquerade, lies and secrets lurk behind each mask. How will you see justice served?*

If you chose **“Implicate Alexandre”** in the previous episode:**Choice:** “It won’t be easy to implicate Alexandre…” [❗The "capture" choice involves the use of force.]
* (Forge an incriminating letter.) [+1 Altruism 🍃] ☀️ (Later in the episode you will see: [❗ Due to your Bright Influence, this plan will be be successful.] OR [❗ Due to your Dark Spycraft, your plan won’t be successful.])
* (Stage a scene to fake a confession.) [+1 Calculation ♟️] (If you helped Hortense escape: [❗Due to your previous choices, Jules decides to help you.] If you took her Mancini pearls or told Charles about their plan: [❗Due to previous choices, Jules decides not to help you.] and you have to pick another option.) (Later in the episode you will see: [❗Alexandre is your enemy.])
* (Capture and interrogate him.) [+1 Hedonism 🍷] (Later in the episode you will see: [❗Due to Alexandre’s influence over the informant, this plan will not be successful.] OR [❗Due to your Bright Influence, this plan will not be successful.])

If you chose **“Frame Madame de Montespan”** in the previous episode:**Choice:** "Now, there is the minor matter of framing Madame de Montespan." [❗The "capture" choice involves the use of force.] (The success of each choice is determined by the path you’re on.)
* (Forge an incriminating letter.) [+1 Altruism 🍃] ☀️ (Later in the episode you will see: [❗ Due to your Bright Influence, this plan will be successful.])
* (Stage a scene to fake a confession.) ☀️ [+1 Calculation ♟️] (Later in the episode you will see: [❗ Due to your Bright Influence, this plan will be successful.])
* (Capture and interrogate her.) 🌑 [+1 Hedonism 🍷] (Later in the episode you will see: [❗ Due to your Bright Influence, this plan will not be successful.] OR [❗ Due to your Dark Spycraft, you will be able to follow through on this plan.])

If you chose **“Frame Charles”** in the previous episode:**Choice:** "Now, to frame Charles, and to rid the court and the world of that virulent man for good." [❗The "capture" choice involves the use of force.] (The success of each choice is determined by the path you’re on.)
* (Forge an incriminating letter.) [+1 Altruism 🍃] ☀️ (Later in the episode you will see EITHER ❗ Due to your Bright Influence, this plan will be successful. OR ❗ Due to your Dark Spycraft, this plan will not be successful.])
* (Stage a scene to fake a confession.) [+1 Calculation ♟️] (If you helped Hortense escape: [❗Due to your previous choices, Jules decides to help you.] If you took her Mancini pearls or told Charles about their plan: [❗Due to previous choices, Jules decides not to help you.] and you have to pick another option.)
* (Capture and threaten him.) 🌑 [+1 Hedonism 🍷] (Later in the episode you will see EITHER [❗Due to your Bright Influence, this plan will not be successful.] OR [❗Due to your Dark Spycraft, this plan will be successful.])

If you chose **“See that Lou faces justice”** in the previous episode:**Choice:** "I must see that Lou faces justice for his crimes." [❗The "capture" choice involves the use of force.] (The success of each choice depends on previous choices.)
* (Speak to the King directly.) [+1 Altruism 🍃]
* (Stage a scene to force a confession.) [+1 Calculation ♟️] (If you helped Hortense escape: [❗Due to your previous choices, Jules decides to help you.] If you took her Mancini pearls or told Charles about their plan: [❗Due to previous choices, Jules decides not to help you.] and you have to pick another option.)
* (Capture and show no mercy to Lou.) 🌑 [+1 Hedonism 🍷] (Later in the episode you will see EITHER [❗Due to your Bright Influence, this plan will not be successful.] OR [❗Due to your Dark Spycraft, you will be able to follow through on this plan.])

If you chose **“Blackmail Lou”** in the previous episode:**Choice:** "I need to set up the blackmail carefully so that I can keep Lou in my control indefinitely." [❗ The "capture" choice involves the use of force.] (The success of each choice depends on previous choices.)
* (Forge an incriminating letter.) [+1 Altruism 🍃] ☀️ (Later in the episode you will see: [❗ Due to your Bright Influence, this plan will be be successful.] OR [❗ Due to your Dark Spycraft, your plan won't be successful.])
* (Stage a scene to fake a confession.) [+1 Calculation ♟️] (If you helped Hortense escape: [❗Due to your previous choices, Jules decides to help you.] If you took her Mancini pearls or told Charles about their plan: [❗Due to previous choices, Jules decides not to help you.] and you have to pick another option.)
* (Capture and interrogate him.) 🌑 [+1 Hedonism 🍷] (Later in the episode you will see [❗Due to your Dark Spycraft, you will be able to follow through on this plan.])

If you chose **“Blackmail Montespan”** in the previous episode:**Choice:** "To blackmail Montespan for her role in this... Or her complicity, I must have the perfect setup." [❗ The "capture" choice involves the use of force.] (The success of each choice depends on previous choices.)
* (Forge an incriminating letter.) [+1 Altruism 🍃] ☀️ (Later in the episode you will see: [❗ Due to your Bright Influence, this plan will be be successful.] OR [❗ Due to your Dark Spycraft, your plan won't be successful.])
* (Stage a scene to fake a confession.) [+1 Calculation ♟️] (If you helped Hortense escape: [❗Due to your previous choices, Jules decides to help you.] If you took her Mancini pearls or told Charles about their plan: [❗Due to previous choices, Jules decides not to help you.] and you have to pick another option.)
* (Capture and interrogate her.) 🌑 [+1 Hedonism 🍷] (Later in the episode you will see [❗Due to your Dark Spycraft, you will be able to follow through on this plan.])

**Choice:** You select... (No effect)
* Flowers
* Pomander
* Hag Stones

**💎 Choice:** "Shall I pay a visit to the Dauphin?"
* (Visit.) (**💎22**) [❗Louis is grateful.] [❗Your relationship with Maria Theresa strengthens.]
* (Demur.) [Free] [No effect]

If you followed Armand in Episode 7 AND are not in a relationship with Louis:**💎 Choice:** “I wish to…”
* (Help him.) (**💎10**) [❗Your relationship with Armand strengthens.]
* (Bid him good luck.) [Free] [❗Your relationship with Armand strengthens.]
* (Remain silent.) [Free] [No effect]

**Path scene:**  If you followed Armand in Episode 7, you will think about the possibilty of Louise coming back.
* **Way of Altruism 🍃:** Your Altruism has changed your reasoning: You think that having Montespan set the social tone would be disastrous and that at least Louise is kind.
* **Way of Calculation ♟️:** Your Calculation has changed your reasoning: You reason that having Louise back as mistress would be beneficial as she would be easier to manipulate than Montespan.
* **Way of Hedonism 🍷:** Your Hedonism has changed your reasoning: You think that while Louise may not be as mirthful, at least she won't cut the laces on your bodice.

**Path scene:**  If you didn't follow Armand in Episode 7, you will think about the possibilty of Louise's children coming back.
* **Way of Altruism 🍃:** Your Altruism has changed your reasoning: You’re not sure how you feel about Louise and her children coming back to court, but you know her influence would be better than Montespan’s.
* **Way of Calculation ♟️:** Your Calculation has changed your reasoning: You consider that having Louise’s children educated alongside the Dauphin could mean a chance for Louis to make marriage arrangements that would be advantageous for France.
* **Way of Hedonism 🍷:** Your Hedonism has changed your reasoning: You think that having Louise's children at court won't impact you much, reasoning that the Dauphin would be happier to have siblings close to his age to play with, especially after his recent ordeal

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Select a dress: (No effect on stats) (You may see the following banner here: ❗Your previous choices unlocked an additional outfit.)
* Simple as the Stars [Free]
* Dashing as the Darkness (**💎22**)
* Silver as the Moon (**💎22**)
* Golden as the Sun (**💎29**)
* Shining Celestial Dress (**💎44**)
* Select all (**💎105**) [❗All clothing options are now in your wardrobe. Please select an option to wear now.]

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Select your hairstyle: (No effect on stats)
* Star Forehead Band [Free]
* Boyish Cap (**💎22**)
* Moonlit Tiara - Black (**💎29**)
* Moonlit Tiara - Blonde (**💎29**)
* Sun Tiara - Black (**💎29**)
* Sun Tiara - Blonde (**💎29**)
* Select all (**💎124**) [❗All hairstyle options are now in your wardrobe. Please select your new hairstyle now.]

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Select your mask: (No effect on stats)
* Silver Filigree Mask (**💎10**)
* Gilded Rays Mask (**💎10**)
* Black Velvet Mask [Free]

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Select your lip color: (No effect on stats)
* Beige Lip Color [Free]
* Pink Lip Color (**💎10**)
* Scarlet Lip Color (**💎22**)
* Burgundy Lip Color (**💎22**)
* Select all (**💎49**) [❗All lip color options are now in your wardrobe. Please select an option to wear now.]

If you get a prompt that your original plan will not be successful, you’ll have an opportunity to try again. You will not see the option you have tried before.**Choice:** “I need to rethink my plan…” [❗Your first choice was unsuccessful. You have an opportunity to rethink your plan.]
* (Continue with plan, but forge a letter.)
* (Continue with plan, but stage a scene.)
* (Continue with plan, but capture and interrogate.)
* (Speak to King directly about Lou.)

**Choice:** I support... (No effect)
* Imam Juan de Palma.
* Jacques-Bénigne.
* Imam Juan de Palma and Jacques-Bénigne.
* Le Vau.
* François.

You will only see this choice if you talked to Armand about bringing Louise back to court.**Choice:** “Shall I…”
* (Ask Louise to return.) (Louise returns to court. Skip the next choice.)
* (Decline.) (Louise does not return to court.)

**💎 Choice:** “Shall I…”
* (Let her have Louis.) (**💎10**) (You will only see this option if you didn't force Montespan to leave. If you are romancing Louis, you will see [❗The King believes you indifferent to him. His passion for you lessens.] [❗You are now single.])
* (Tell Nanette.) (**💎10**) [No effect]
* (Intervene.) [Free] (If you are romancing Louis, you will see [❗You have defended your claim on the King's love.]. If you are not romancing him, you will see [❗Louis is amused.])

[❗Your friendship is strongest with Armand / Catherine / Chevalier Philippe / François.]

**❤️ Choice:** “I wish to…” (No effect on stats) (Depending on who you’re romancing, you may not see all options.)
* (Take a walk with Louis.) [Intimate scene] [❗Your relationship with King Louis intensifies.]
* (Sneak a kiss with Louis.) [Intimate scene] [❗Your relationship with King Louis intensifies.]
* (Sneak a kiss with Armand.) [❗Your relationship with Armand intensifies.]
* (Sneak a kiss with Maria Theresa.) [❗Your relationship with Queen Maria Theresa intensifies.]
* (Sneak a kiss with Prince Philippe.) [❗Your relationship with Prince Philippe intensifies.]
* (Sneak a kiss with Bonne.) [❗Your relationship with Bonne intensifies.]
* (Sneak a kiss with Alexandre.) [❗Your relationship with Alexandre intensifies.]
* (Sneak a kiss with Catherine.) [❗Your relationship with Catherine intensifies.]
* (Enjoy the night air alone.) [No effect]

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

* +1 Altruism, Calculation, or Hedonism 🍃♟️🍷

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 9:** 💎 330

## S2, Ep 10: The Darkest Veil, the Brightest Flag

*As this summer at Versailles closes, you must decide: How will you lead the country--beside the King, or behind his throne?*

"How do I feel about this loss?"**Choice:**
* (Sadness and grief.) [+1 Altruism 🍃]
* (Numbness and curiosity.) [+1 Calculation ♟️]
* (Irritation and disinterest.) [+1 Hedonism 🍷]

**Choice:** "Shall I help with arrangements?" (No effect on stats)
* (Help.)
* (Remain quiet.)

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Select a dress: (No effect on stats)
* Basic Mourning Gown [Free]
* Mourning Gown Trimmed with Lace (**💎17**)
* Mourning Gown Trimmed in Ermine (**💎32**)
* Select all (**💎44**) [❗ All clothing options are now in your wardrobe. Please select an option to wear now.]

**👗 Wardrobe Choice:** Select your hairstyle: (No effect on stats)
* Black and White Mourning Veil [Free]
* Lace Mourning Veil - Brunette (**💎17**)
* Pearl Mourning Veil - Braids (**💎32**)
* Pearl Mourning Veil - Blonde Curls (**💎32**)
* Select all (**💎73**) [❗ All hairstyle options are now in your wardrobe. Please select your new hairstyle now.]

You only see this choice if you chose to implicate Lou, Charles or Madame de Montespan in the kidnapping plot.**Choice:** "Should I advocate for execution?"
* (Advocate for execution.)
	+ **Path scene:**
		- **Way of Altruism 🍃:** Your Altruism has changed your reasoning: You argue that it’s kinder for the family, and to do anything else would only increase their humiliation and pain.
		- **Way of Calculation ♟️:** Your Calculation has changed your reasoning: You tell the King it would be good for France to make an example of the traitor.
		- **Way of Hedonism 🍷:** Your Hedonism has changed your reasoning: You ask the King if this isn’t what he wants, and if he can find healing through justice, why not?
* (Advocate for imprisonment.)
	+ **Path scene:**
		- **Way of Altruism 🍃:** Your Altruism has changed your reasoning: You say that it’s a mercy to refrain from harming someone so irreparably.
		- **Way of Calculation ♟️:** Your Calculation has changed your reasoning: You argue that one might never know when someone of dubious morals might come in handy.
		- **Way of Hedonism 🍷:** Your Hedonism has changed your reasoning: You argue that since capital punishment is permanent, letting a traitor rot is easiest so he doesn’t have to worry about the ramifications.
* (Advocate for exile.)
	+ **Path scene:**
		- **Way of Altruism 🍃:** Your Altruism has changed your reasoning: You argue that it’s the kindest option, and that the traitor will have the opportunity to consider what betrayal means, to seek peace and feel remorse.
		- **Way of Calculation ♟️:** Your Calculation has changed your reasoning: You reason that the King will be able to monitor the traitor from a distance to uncover potential future schemes against the throne.
		- **Way of Hedonism 🍷:** Your Hedonism has changed your reasoning: You reason that capital punishment is messy, and imprisonment is only more work for the King, so exile is the easiest thing to do.

**💎 Choice:** "Do I wish to view the execution at the Bastille?" (You only see this choice if you chose ‘advocate for execution.’)
* “Yes.” (**💎17**) [❗ Your relationship with King Louis strengthens. He likes your accountability for your own actions.]
* “No.” [Free] [No effect]

If you chose to implicate someone else instead of Lou in the kidnapping plot.**Choice:** “What should I do about Lou?” (You may or may not see this choice depending on which path you’re on.)
* (Scare him into leaving.)
* (Have him killed.)

**💎 Choice:** "Will I support Jacques-Bénigne's bid?"
* Yes. It was Queen Anne's wish. (**💎11**) [❗ This strengthens your relationship with King Louis.]
* No. I don't support you. (**💎11**) [❗ Maria Theresa is glad.]
* Leave, Monsieur. I eschew politics. [Free] [❗ Your relationships at court are unchanged.]

**❤️ Choice:** To whom will you give your portrait? (The options you see in this choice depend on who you’re romancing.)
* Louis
	+ **Choice:** I… (You only see this choice if you’ve been faithful to Louis and indicated that you were open to marriage in previous episodes.)
		- I wish that we could marry.
		- I would marry you and bear your children.
		- You are all that I want and need.
		- (Kiss him.)
		- (Remain quiet.)
* Alexandre
	+ **Choice:** I…
		- I don’t love you.
		- I want you.
		- (Kiss him.)
		- (Say nothing.)
* Maria Theresa
	+ **Choice:** “What future?” (No effect on stats)
		- (Kiss her.)
		- Us, together. Far from here.
		- Us, at court. Together and accepted.
		- (Remain quiet.)
* Prince Philippe
	+ **Choice:** You should…
		- (Kiss him.)
		- …become a great patron of the arts.
		- …serve in the military.
		- (Remain quiet.)
* Bonne
	+ **Choice:** You should…
		- (Kiss her.)
		- …move in with your aunt.
		- …fight your father.
		- We'll figure this out together.
* Keep it [If you’re romancing Louis and you’ve been unfaithful to him, choosing this option may save you from severely damaging your reputation. If Louis previously made you his Official Mistress and you slept with Alexandre or Prince Philippe, you'll see ❗You are no longer Official Misstress.]

❗ Becoming a Duchess will change your relationships in Season 3.

You only see this choice if you fulfilled Queen Anne's wish and supported Jacques-Bénigne's as the Dauphin's tutor or stayed neutral about it.**Choice:** Château de Marly (No effect on stats)
* (Accept.)
	+ **Choice:** ☀️ Select the members of your retinue: [❗ You have Bright Influence. You will now lead your own retinue.] [❗ Your selections will impact your prestige, rumors, and violence in Season 3.] (You can choose all options.)
		- Page Boy (**💎11**)
		- Lady’s Companion (**💎17**)
		- Body Guard (**💎32**)
		- Bonne [Free] (You will only see Bonne as an option if you promised to protect her from her father.)
		- Done
	+ **Choice:** 🌑 Select spies: [❗You have Dark Spycraft. You will now lead your own network of spies.] [❗ Your selections will impact your thievery, seductions, and spying in Season 3.] (You can choose all options.)
		- Urchin (**💎11**)
		- Courtesan (**💎17**)
		- Tough (**💎32**)
* (Decline.)

💚 You only see this choice if you were in Queen Anne’s retinue and you were not made a duchess.**Choice:** “Shall I…?”
* (Select another retinue.)
	+ **Choice:** Select a retinue: (No effect on stats)
		- 💛 Louis
		- 💜 Maria Theresa
		- 🧡 Prince Philippe
		- 💙 Louise de La Valliere (Only if you brought Louise back to court)

**Path scene:**
* **Way of Altruism 🍃:** Your Altruism has changed your grief: You allow the grief to settle in, mourning the Dowager Queen, her children, and France for the loss.
* **Way of Calculation ♟️:** Your Calculation has changed your grief: You know you should be sad, but you can’t help but consider that the woman closest to the King will have a say in how France is run.
* **Way of Hedonism 🍷:** Your Hedonism has changed your grief: You can’t help but think that what’s happened is for the best since she was miserable near the end, devoured by pain.

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

* +1 Altruism, Calculation, or Hedonism 🍃♟️🍷

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 10:** 💎 205

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