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*'''Wyll''': Doesn't ring a bell. Why? | *'''Wyll''': Doesn't ring a bell. Why? | ||
* '''Gale''': He's patriarch of the Szarr family. Nasty fellow, if the histories are accurate. | * '''Gale''': He's patriarch of the Szarr family. Nasty fellow, if the histories are accurate. | ||
*'''Astarion''': I imagine they are.<hr> | |||
* '''Astarion''': I imagine they are.<hr> | |||
*'''Astarion''': A question for our master monster hunter: how would you approach killing a vampire? | *'''Astarion''': A question for our master monster hunter: how would you approach killing a vampire? | ||
**(''If Wyll doesn't know about Astarion being a vampire'') | **(''If Wyll doesn't know about Astarion being a vampire'') | ||
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*'''Wyll''': And that's not the end of it. The suckers are wily. No offence. | *'''Wyll''': And that's not the end of it. The suckers are wily. No offence. | ||
*'''Astarion''': None taken. Wiliness keeps me alive. More or less.<hr>(At [[Forest|The Forest]]) | *'''Astarion''': None taken. Wiliness keeps me alive. More or less.<hr>(At [[Forest|The Forest]]) | ||
* '''Wyll''': As much love as I have for Baldur's Gate, these frontiers delight me as much as any bustling street. | * '''Wyll''': As much love as I have for Baldur's Gate, these frontiers delight me as much as any bustling street. | ||
*'''Astarion''': You can't be serious? This is a howling wasteland! | *'''Astarion''': You can't be serious? This is a howling wasteland! | ||
*'''Astarion''': I haven't even had a bath since the abduction. I must reek of illithid slime. | *'''Astarion''': I haven't even had a bath since the abduction. I must reek of illithid slime. | ||
*'''Wyll''': Sure, but think of the stories you'll be able to tell.<hr> | |||
* '''Wyll''': Sure, but think of the stories you'll be able to tell.<hr> | |||
*'''Wyll''': Killed a few giant bats in my day, Astarion - but never hunted a vampire. | *'''Wyll''': Killed a few giant bats in my day, Astarion - but never hunted a vampire. | ||
*'''Astarion''': Just to remind you, I'm merely a spawn. It won't count. | *'''Astarion''': Just to remind you, I'm merely a spawn. It won't count. | ||
*'''Astarion''': But if you want a true vampire, I'm happy to recommend one.<hr>*'''Wyll''': I'm feeling a bit parched and peckish. | |||
* '''Astarion''': But if you want a true vampire, I'm happy to recommend one.<hr> | |||
* '''Wyll''': I'm feeling a bit parched and peckish. | |||
*'''Astarion''': Me too. Keep an eye out for any passing vagrants. | *'''Astarion''': Me too. Keep an eye out for any passing vagrants. | ||
* '''Wyll''': I'm afraid you'll have to content yourself with vagrant chickens.<hr>(At [[Blighted Village]]) | |||
* '''Astarion''': Well, it's no Baldur's Gate, but at least it's some kind of civilisation. | * '''Astarion''': Well, it's no Baldur's Gate, but at least it's some kind of civilisation. | ||
* '''Wyll''': I do miss the Gate, though. The Elfsong Tavern! Sunset over Grey Harbour! Fried fish at the docks! | * '''Wyll''': I do miss the Gate, though. The Elfsong Tavern! Sunset over Grey Harbour! Fried fish at the docks! | ||
* '''Astarion''': Drunk young patriars, naked in the fountains! Ah, civilisation...<hr> | * '''Astarion''': Drunk young patriars, naked in the fountains! Ah, civilisation...<hr> | ||
*'''Wyll''': Astarion, how is the rat diet going? | *'''Wyll''': Astarion, how is the rat diet going? | ||
* '''Astarion''': It may soon come to an end if you don't shut your mouth.<hr>(''If Wyll is romanced by Act 1'') | |||
* '''Astarion''': I hardly saw you at the party. Did the honest and true Blade sneak off for a little fun? | * '''Astarion''': I hardly saw you at the party. Did the honest and true Blade sneak off for a little fun? | ||
* '''Wyll''': No! Nothing like that at all. | * '''Wyll''': No! Nothing like that at all. | ||
* '''Astarion''': Oh, but you protest too much. Now I know you were practicing your swordplay.<hr>(At [[Underdark|The Underdark]]) | |||
*'''Astarion''': Spent much time in the Underdark? | *'''Astarion''': Spent much time in the Underdark? | ||
** (''If Wyll doesn't know about Astarion being a vampire'') | ** (''If Wyll doesn't know about Astarion being a vampire'') | ||
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**(''If Wyll knows about Astarion being a vampire'') | **(''If Wyll knows about Astarion being a vampire'') | ||
*'''Wyll''': Some. And you? Seems a perfect hunting ground for... you | *'''Wyll''': Some. And you? Seems a perfect hunting ground for... you | ||
*'''Astarion''': Perfect? You try drinking an earth elemental's blood.<hr> | |||
* '''Astarion''': Perfect? You try drinking an earth elemental's blood.<hr> | |||
(''If Astarion is romanced by Act 1'') | (''If Astarion is romanced by Act 1'') | ||
* '''Wyll''': I'd watch yourself, my friend. I don't know if our pale rogue has anything good in his heart, or even a scrap of it left for you. | * '''Wyll''': I'd watch yourself, my friend. I don't know if our pale rogue has anything good in his heart, or even a scrap of it left for you. | ||
* '''Astarion''': Excuse me? That's just mean - we're all adults here. | * '''Astarion''': Excuse me? That's just mean - we're all adults here. | ||
* '''Wyll''': Your heart's cold as ice, Astarion. I'm just making sure no one slips and gets hurt.<hr>(On the way to [[Shadow-Cursed Lands|The Shadow-Cursed Lands]]) | |||
* '''Astarion''': I used to be agog at everything when I first walked in the sun. Perhaps I'm adjusting to this new life. | * '''Astarion''': I used to be agog at everything when I first walked in the sun. Perhaps I'm adjusting to this new life. | ||
* '''Wyll''': It's when you use words like 'agog' that I remember you're actually two centuries old. | * '''Wyll''': It's when you use words like 'agog' that I remember you're actually two centuries old. | ||
* '''Astarion''': And it's when you think 'agog' is an impressive word that I remember you're just a child.<hr>(At [[Shadow-Cursed Lands|The Shadow-Cursed Lands]] Fisherman's Hut) | * '''Astarion''': And it's when you think 'agog' is an impressive word that I remember you're just a child.<hr>(At [[Shadow-Cursed Lands|The Shadow-Cursed Lands]] Fisherman's Hut) | ||
* '''Wyll''': To think how vibrant this place must have once been. Children playing, merchants hawking. Real people living real lives. | * '''Wyll''': To think how vibrant this place must have once been. Children playing, merchants hawking. Real people living real lives. | ||
* '''Astarion''': I know, can you imagine the noise? This is much more peaceful. | * '''Astarion''': I know, can you imagine the noise? This is much more peaceful. | ||
* '''Wyll''': Come, Astarion. I know you're not really as heartless as all that. | * '''Wyll''': Come, Astarion. I know you're not really as heartless as all that. | ||
* '''Astarion''': Of course not, I'm a pussycat really. Just ask anyone who's seen my claws.<hr>(At [[Oubliette]]) | * '''Astarion''': Of course not, I'm a pussycat really. Just ask anyone who's seen my claws.<hr>(At [[Oubliette]]) | ||
* '''Astarion''': Admittedly, I don't care for most people, but this is a terrible waste. | * '''Astarion''': Admittedly, I don't care for most people, but this is a terrible waste. | ||
* '''Wyll''': Because their lives were cut brutally short, you mean. | * '''Wyll''': Because their lives were cut brutally short, you mean. | ||
* '''Astarion''': I - ... yes, that. That's clearly what I was referring to.<hr>(At [[Moonrise Towers]]) | * '''Astarion''': I - ... yes, that. That's clearly what I was referring to.<hr>(At [[Moonrise Towers]]) | ||
* '''Wyll''': Finally, we're approaching Moonrise Towers. | * '''Wyll''': Finally, we're approaching Moonrise Towers. | ||
* '''Astarion''': Nothing escapes the Blade of Frontiers' keen senses, I see. | * '''Astarion''': Nothing escapes the Blade of Frontiers' keen senses, I see. | ||
* '''Wyll''': Mock me all you want, Astarion. We could use a little comic relief. | * '''Wyll''': Mock me all you want, Astarion. We could use a little comic relief. | ||
* '''Astarion''': Yes, that's why I'm mocking you - to keep our spirits up. No other reason...<hr>(''If Astarion is romanced by Act 2'') | * '''Astarion''': Yes, that's why I'm mocking you - to keep our spirits up. No other reason...<hr>(''If Astarion is romanced by Act 2'') | ||
* '''Wyll''': Astarion, I just want to say - I judged you wrongly. I'm sorry. | * '''Wyll''': Astarion, I just want to say - I judged you wrongly. I'm sorry. | ||
* '''Astarion''': Really? And how - specifically - have you misjudged my fine character? | * '''Astarion''': Really? And how - specifically - have you misjudged my fine character? | ||
* '''Wyll''': You aren't actually insufferably randy. You're just insufferable.<hr>(''If Wyll is romanced by Act 2'') | * '''Wyll''': You aren't actually insufferably randy. You're just insufferable.<hr>(''If Wyll is romanced by Act 2'') | ||
* '''Wyll''': I'm surprised I never saw you lurking in the shadows at any Baldurian balls, Astarion. | * '''Wyll''': I'm surprised I never saw you lurking in the shadows at any Baldurian balls, Astarion. | ||
* '''Astarion''': The city's elite was not my target audience, alas. | * '''Astarion''': The city's elite was not my target audience, alas. | ||
* '''Astarion''': People ask questions when members of the nobility disappear, and the last thing Cazador wanted was people asking questions.<hr>(At [[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]]) | * '''Astarion''': People ask questions when members of the nobility disappear, and the last thing Cazador wanted was people asking questions.<hr>(At [[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]]) | ||
* '''Wyll''': The city fell under Gortash's charms without him casting nary a spell. | * '''Wyll''': The city fell under Gortash's charms without him casting nary a spell. | ||
* '''Astarion''': Well, most people are idiots, Wyll. You can lure them into a dragon's maw if you promise a bag of sweets. | * '''Astarion''': Well, most people are idiots, Wyll. You can lure them into a dragon's maw if you promise a bag of sweets. | ||
* '''Wyll''': The people aren't stupid, Astarion - they're scared. Gortash provoked a damned war, and then promised them safety. | * '''Wyll''': The people aren't stupid, Astarion - they're scared. Gortash provoked a damned war, and then promised them safety. | ||
* '''Astarion''': Safety, sweets - it's the same principle.<hr>(At [[Bloomridge Park]]) | * '''Astarion''': Safety, sweets - it's the same principle.<hr>(At [[Bloomridge Park]]) | ||
* '''Astarion''': You know, I've never seen this place in the daylight before. | * '''Astarion''': You know, I've never seen this place in the daylight before. | ||
* '''Wyll''': I always loved this park. Spent a lot of time here as a boy battling imaginary monsters. | * '''Wyll''': I always loved this park. Spent a lot of time here as a boy battling imaginary monsters. | ||
* '''Astarion''': Oh, I was going to say it looks wretched. The dark hid all the kitschy details.<hr>(At [[The Blushing Mermaid]]) | * '''Astarion''': Oh, I was going to say it looks wretched. The dark hid all the kitschy details.<hr>(At [[The Blushing Mermaid]]) | ||
* '''Wyll''': Ah - the memories. The Blushing Mermaid's where fifteen-year-old Wyll snuck his first kiss. | * '''Wyll''': Ah - the memories. The Blushing Mermaid's where fifteen-year-old Wyll snuck his first kiss. | ||
* '''Astarion''': You didn't kiss anyone until you were fifteen? Gods, what a tragic, sheltered life... | * '''Astarion''': You didn't kiss anyone until you were fifteen? Gods, what a tragic, sheltered life... | ||
* '''Wyll''': Sheltered? Not at all. I was exposed to all manner of riot and revelry. Hells, my father even urged me on once or twice. | * '''Wyll''': Sheltered? Not at all. I was exposed to all manner of riot and revelry. Hells, my father even urged me on once or twice. | ||
* '''Wyll''': But I've always been a bit old-fashioned on these matters. I find more pleasure in a courtly dance than a loveless fling.<hr>(At [[Wyrmway]]) | * '''Wyll''': But I've always been a bit old-fashioned on these matters. I find more pleasure in a courtly dance than a loveless fling.<hr>(At [[Wyrmway]]) | ||
* '''Astarion''': I lived two centuries in this city, but it can still surprise me. | * '''Astarion''': I lived two centuries in this city, but it can still surprise me. | ||
* '''Wyll''': Baldur's Gate harbours many a secret. Even the longest-lived explorers have yet to uncover them all. | * '''Wyll''': Baldur's Gate harbours many a secret. Even the longest-lived explorers have yet to uncover them all. | ||
* '''Wyll''': Speaking of - what were you getting up to all those years? | * '''Wyll''': Speaking of - what were you getting up to all those years? | ||
* '''Astarion''': Let's not get into the details. If Baldur's Gate can have its secrets, so can I.<hr>(''If Wyll is romanced by Act 3'') | * '''Astarion''': Let's not get into the details. If Baldur's Gate can have its secrets, so can I.<hr>(''If Wyll is romanced by Act 3'') | ||
* '''Astarion''': Marriage, Wyll? I thought you'd have learned not to get trapped by devious contracts. | * '''Astarion''': Marriage, Wyll? I thought you'd have learned not to get trapped by devious contracts. | ||
* '''Wyll''': I was planning to invite you to the ceremony, but I'm having second thoughts. | * '''Wyll''': I was planning to invite you to the ceremony, but I'm having second thoughts. | ||
* '''Astarion''': I'd love to come! As long as I can sit with someone fun. Mizora, perhaps?<hr>(''If Astarion is romanced by Act 3 and remained a Vampire spawn'') | * '''Astarion''': I'd love to come! As long as I can sit with someone fun. Mizora, perhaps?<hr>(''If Astarion is romanced by Act 3 and remained a Vampire spawn'') | ||
* '''Wyll''': Astarion, I was wrong about you. Truly wrong about you. | * '''Wyll''': Astarion, I was wrong about you. Truly wrong about you. | ||
* '''Astarion''': Let me guess - you thought I'd suck blood, but actually I just suck? Was that your witty jab? | * '''Astarion''': Let me guess - you thought I'd suck blood, but actually I just suck? Was that your witty jab? | ||
* '''Wyll''': No, I mean it. There's little between us we share. But you've fallen in love and stood by your lover. That is something this dreamer's heart can appreciate.<hr>(''If Astarion is romanced by Act 3 and became an Ascendant'') | * '''Wyll''': No, I mean it. There's little between us we share. But you've fallen in love and stood by your lover. That is something this dreamer's heart can appreciate.<hr>(''If Astarion is romanced by Act 3 and became an Ascendant'') | ||
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*'''Gale''': I take it you have some suggestions? | *'''Gale''': I take it you have some suggestions? | ||
*'''Wyll''': 'The Wizard Wonder!' Or how about, 'The Master of the Weave'? | *'''Wyll''': 'The Wizard Wonder!' Or how about, 'The Master of the Weave'? | ||
*'''Gale''': Tempting. But I think we might already have the maximum number of theatrical titles.<hr>(After encountering [[Auntie Ethel]] and Astarion is present) | |||
* '''Gale''': Tempting. But I think we might already have the maximum number of theatrical titles.<hr>(After encountering [[Auntie Ethel]] and Astarion is present) | |||
* '''Wyll''': Ethel mentioned Netherese magic. What in blazes does that mean? | * '''Wyll''': Ethel mentioned Netherese magic. What in blazes does that mean? | ||