Oh yeah. That's kind of a rougher part of being here as long as I have. I've made all sorts of pals from other worlds, only for a lot of them to go poof over time. And you don't even get to say goodbye! That's why, at least it's got to have something to remember them by.
[that must be rough. Maria's never had much experience in the way of making many friends but the idea of having them, only to lose them...that's rough.]
Well, I know you're pretty unforgettable already. I probably won't be forgetting you any time soon.
[That does pull him out of his stupor and puts a goofy grin back on his face.]
Aw shucks, pal! You really know the nicest thing to say! I- I didn't think a lug like me was that memorable, pal! But hey, I don't think I could forget you either!
[if there is anything Maria is good at, it's trying to comfort others. and she thought it might be best for him to be comforted by compliment. seemed like the best idea.]
Don't sell yourself short! Look at all this. And you were very friendly. How can I forget that? But thank you. [she pats his arm.]
Would you really? [Maria is not used to someone being this openly nice to her. while it has become more of a commonplace thing since coming here, she still finds herself surprised by it each time. it's a nice offer and she nudges him playfully.] Did I make that much of an impression already? I'm just teasing. That's nice of you, though. I don't think anybody's ever offered me something that.
Really? I'm surprised no one ever has before! I- I'm sure a bust of you would look great. We might not've known each other for long, but you're such a nice person! I can make it happen sometime, pal.
Thanks, pal. I do try to be sociable! I'm sorry you people didn't talk to you a lot back home... I'm sure some customers just don't know how to be classy.
[He shakes his head, assuming this all has to do with her job as a dancer.]
Well, I personally thank you for it. You've made this nicer than anywhere else I've stayed. [though that's easy to do! but she was grateful for Gumshoe. a little bit of kindness did go a long way when it came to her.]
Aw, you think I'm pretty. [she teases him and then quickly moves past that. it feels a little mean to tease this poor guy like that. way too easy.]
You know, though, you might be able to help me. The guy I know from my home, he isn't very helpful. Not like you, what with you being here for so long. Think you could help fill me in on things?
Geesh, you charmer, you. [she elbows him playfully.]
I guess it's hard to know everything all at once, right? There's a lot going on. [she would jump onto any chance to insult James but that's not very cute of her to do. she'll play it safe.]
And when it's someone like you, you're just more in the know, yeah?
I'm just calling it like I see it, pal! But yeah, you came to the right person. I'm a detective too, so I've been keeping track of a lot of things! Whatever you need to know, I can help you with. And I'll be happy to do so!
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Have you lost a lot of people you knew here?
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Oh yeah. That's kind of a rougher part of being here as long as I have. I've made all sorts of pals from other worlds, only for a lot of them to go poof over time. And you don't even get to say goodbye! That's why, at least it's got to have something to remember them by.
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Well, I know you're pretty unforgettable already. I probably won't be forgetting you any time soon.
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Aw shucks, pal! You really know the nicest thing to say! I- I didn't think a lug like me was that memorable, pal! But hey, I don't think I could forget you either!
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Don't sell yourself short! Look at all this. And you were very friendly. How can I forget that? But thank you. [she pats his arm.]
So come on, show me the gallery.
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[He continues grinning, and blushing slightly.]
Of course, I'll give you the whole tour of each piece! Y'know, I'd even make one of you if you wanted!
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Really? I'm surprised no one ever has before! I- I'm sure a bust of you would look great. We might not've known each other for long, but you're such a nice person! I can make it happen sometime, pal.
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So you've been a nice change of pace.
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[He shakes his head, assuming this all has to do with her job as a dancer.]
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Even offering to make me a bust.
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You know, though, you might be able to help me. The guy I know from my home, he isn't very helpful. Not like you, what with you being here for so long. Think you could help fill me in on things?
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And he quickly latches onto the chance to help.]
I'm sorry your friend hasn't been helpful. But leave it to me, pal! I'll field any questions you got about this place!
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I guess it's hard to know everything all at once, right? There's a lot going on. [she would jump onto any chance to insult James but that's not very cute of her to do. she'll play it safe.]
And when it's someone like you, you're just more in the know, yeah?
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I'm just calling it like I see it, pal! But yeah, you came to the right person. I'm a detective too, so I've been keeping track of a lot of things! Whatever you need to know, I can help you with. And I'll be happy to do so!
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[it wasn't so bad to feed the guy's ego, she thought. someone might as well feel good.]
Come on, show me more.
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Wh-what can I say, pal? I'm a man of many talents! But hey, I'll give you the full tour!
[He says that before leading her through sculptures of random gelfling shopkeepers and other NPCs, complete with little trivial anecdotes about them!]