Emmeline Hallowleaf/Transcript

Emmeline Hallowleaf

Transcript

Camp Dialogue

Default camp dialog for Shadowheart's mom. She has recovered somewhat from her ordeal in the Shar grotto, but will never truly heal - she's grown old in captivity, and she's prone to confusion at times. Still, she remains glad and supportive. She has unique branches for Shadowheart and non-Shadowheart players, as well as branches that occur before Shadowheart and her parents have their first proper heart to heart.

Emmeline Hallowleaf: I heard birdsong, at dusk, coming here. You don't know what it's like to hear that music again after so long without... thank you.

• Player: You're welcome.
  • Emmeline Hallowleaf: My daughter found her way in the end. And found a good friend in you along the way.
  • Oh. I see. More than a friend. Apologies, I forget my little girl is not so little any more.
• Player: How do you feel?
  • Emmeline Hallowleaf: Old. I was a young woman when they seized me... Arnell and I had hoped Jen would be joined by siblings... but that dream's gone now, and there's a stranger in the mirror.
  • But I still have my teeth. That first apple was worth the wait.
  • Apologies. Even the littlest thing wears me out.
  • (Continues)
• Player: Have you spoken to Shadowheart since?
  • (Emmeline hasn't spoken to Shadowheart yet)
    • Emmeline Hallowleaf: Not yet. I think she's still trying to find the words. She still feels responsible I fear... I don't want her to punish herself.
    • Apologies. Even the littlest thing wears me out.
    • (Continues)
  • (Emmeline has spoken to Shadowheart)
    • Emmeline Hallowleaf: Some. I think she's still trying to find the words. She still feels responsible I fear... I don't want her to punish herself.
    • Apologies. Even the littlest thing wears me out.
    • (Continues)
• (Player is an evil cleric)
  • Player: You shouldn't be here. You should still be rotting in the dark, at the Nightsinger's pleasure.
    • Emmeline Hallowleaf: Such cruel, pointless words Shar forces upon your lips. Leave me - I won't have my joy spoiled by her pawn.
    • (End of dialogue)
• (Player is an evil paladin)
  • Player: You shouldn't be here. You should still be rotting away in the dark.
    • Emmeline Hallowleaf: Such cruel, pointless words Shar forces upon your lips. Leave me - I won't have my joy spoiled by her pawn.
    • (End of dialogue)
• Player: You shouldn't even be here. You're a liability and a distraction for Shadowheart.
  • Emmeline Hallowleaf: Such cruel, pointless words Shar forces upon your lips. Leave me - I won't have my joy spoiled by her pawn.
    • (End of dialogue)
• (If the player is male)
  • Emmeline Hallowleaf: I should rest a little. We'll talk soon, Arnell.
  • Player: Arnell is your husband. I'm [Player].
• (If the player is female)
  • Emmeline Hallowleaf: I should rest a little. We'll talk soon, Jenevelle.
  • Player: Jenevelle is your daughter. I'm [Player].
• (If the player is female, and Emmeline knows Jenevelle goes by Shadowheart now)
  • Emmeline Hallowleaf: I should rest a little. We'll talk soon, Shadowheart.
  • Player: I think you may be confused - I'm not Shadowheart, I'm [Player].
• Emmeline Hallowleaf: Oh, I see. Do forgive me.
• (End of dialogue)

Shadowheart, let me look at you

Emmeline Hallowleaf: My girl. Let me look at you. For so long I had to imagine what you were like - what you had grown up to be.
You surpassed those daydreams in every way.

• Shadowheart: You're too generous. I should have freed you sooner.
  • Emmeline Hallowleaf: You couldn't have. You knew nothing - just like they wanted. But it doesn't matter now. It's all behind us.
  • Though the ache in my bones would suggest otherwise. A little rest shall do me wonders. Yes... then I'll feel more like myself once again.
  • (End of dialogue)
• Shadowheart: How do you feel?
  • Emmeline Hallowleaf: Slow. Tired. It's strange... I feel like I've mislaid myself in some old woman's body.
  • My hands... they're not my hands. And my reflection... I'm not used to that woman yet.
  • But I shall persevere. A little rest shall do me wonders. Yes... then I'll feel more like myself again.
  • (End of dialogue)
• Shadowheart: You won't need to daydream any more. I'm here, for real.
  • Emmeline Hallowleaf: I know you are. We have so much to catch up on... in a little while. After I've had some rest. Once I feel more like myself.
  • (End of dialogue)
• Shadowheart: You should rest. There'll be time to talk later.
  • Emmeline Hallowleaf: Rest, yes... we'll talk more later. Once I feel more like myself.
  • (End of dialogue)

Shadowheart, may Selûne guide you always

Emmeline Hallowleaf: Shadowheart. May Selûne guide you always, my daughter.

• Shadowheart: What comes now?
  • Emmeline Hallowleaf: Only you can say. It seems your father and I have returned to a world in turmoil, and I sense you have a part to play in righting things.
  • We shall remain here at camp and continue to recover whatever strength we can. Then, perhaps, when all is said and done... we can be a family again.
• Shadowheart: Are you feeling any better now?
  • Emmeline Hallowleaf: Better, in a sense... but you may need to prepare yourself, daughter. Shar took a great deal from me... and time will eventually take the rest. Sooner than you or your father would like, perhaps.
  • I... I knew this, even when I first fell for your father. He is destined to outlive me, as are you.
  • Shed no tears - we've been blessed with a second chance - and who is to say how long we'll have? More than I ever hoped for, certainly.
  • We must not live in fear of loss. That is not truly living.
• Shadowheart: How do you feel?
  • (Same response as)
• Shadowheart: Is there anything I can do for you?
  • Emmeline Hallowleaf: Just one - take care of yourself. I know you have more struggles yet to come out there, but I do not want to lose my daughter so soon after I found her again.
• Leave.
  • (End of dialogue)