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Tuesbirdy · 06-06-2017, 02:11 AM

You want to learn more about Marta.
Roll 1d6 (+0 EMT) to avoid awkward moments...
You rolled 3! Partial failure!

You walk in silence, debating your words. Normally, you don't ask others much about their histories. You never saw the purpose in it. Marta makes you curious, though, if only because the pair of you are officially joined at the hip.

MAGNOLIA
_____I'm curious, Miss Gravion—how long have you lived at the temple?

MARTA
_____Hm? Oh...
_____Seven years, on and off. I was an acolyte from ages 9 to 14, actually, but I doubt we ever crossed paths.

MAGNOLIA
_____Probably not. I don't remember you.

MARTA
_____Oh, that's alright...
_____I didn't expect you to, Madame. I lived in the minor priestess' building. Someone with my modest spiritual ability couldn't dream of setting foot in the oracles' wing.

Her eyes turn downward for a moment. She seems somewhat sad, but you know better than to try comforting anyone. A short silence settles between you. Awk~ward.

MARTA
_____I suppose becoming a full-fledged oracle just wasn't written in my stars.
_____I'm happier serving the temple as an assistant besides.

MAGNOLIA
_____I don't sense much enthusiasm. Are you truly content with this?

In retrospect, your wording's rather confrontational. Marta flusters.

MARTA
_____Oh, I am, Madame! Very.
_____I suppose I'm a bit nervous, though, to be honest.
_____I'll do my best to assist you so that we're both content.

You flicker a smile. You appreciate that kind of dedication to one's job.

MAGNOLIA
_____Thank you. So long as you're satisfied, I suppose.
_____I rather look forward to working with you.

She smiles back. That wasn't all bad.

Marta's relationship with you has improved!
Openness +2%

MARTA
_____May I ask you a question too, Madame?

MAGNOLIA
_____By all means.

MARTA
_____How long have you lived at the temple? I imagine you must've come here in earlier childhood, since you finished your training so early.

You nod.

MAGNOLIA
_____My abilities manifested around my sixth birthday. I lived here ever since—the Head Oracle is more of a mother to me than my blood mother was.

MARTA
_____Oh. I'm sorry, we don't have to talk about this if it upsets you.

MAGNOLIA
_____It doesn't.
_____What I said about my mother is a fact, not a judgement. My birth parents live a province away. I don't begrudge them for entrusting me to the temple.

MARTA
_____That's good. Personally, I can't imagine being so separated from my family.

She doesn't elaborate, but you get the feeling she's open to further probing.

Will you pursue this topic or ask another question?

>_

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