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Synopsis:

This pair are a young couple dreaming about their future plans in Baldur's Gate. They're optimistic-- as long as they have each other, they'll make things work. Early/ mid-20s, youthful enthusiasm.

4.
Danis
: I suppose we'll start in the Outer City, get a little business going...^devnoteDEN_General_YoungLovers_HasMet
- 25.
  Bex
  : Your spiced tea is life-changing. And I can bake up almond cakes twenty at a time!^devnote
  End
96.
Bex
: And we'll have a dog, right?^devnoteDEN_General_YoungLovers_HasMet = FalseDEN_General_YoungLovers_HasMet, DEN_YoungLovers_State_MetPlayer
- 37.
  Danis
  : They don't allow 'em in Baldur's Gate. Cats, though...^devnote
  - 32.
    Bex
    : A little orange cat! And a house with a little door so it can come and go as it pleases.^devnote
    
    92.
    Danis
    : What'll we name it? I like 'Geoffrey.'^devnoteGITHYANKI
    
    47. Player: Idle chatter. Have you nothing better to do?
    
    11.
    Danis
    : No harm in fantasizing about the future. Or don't they do that wherever you're from?^devnote
    
    62.
    Bex
    : They're not fantasies. They're plans!^devnote
    
    20. Player: I have but one plan: to earn the favour of my beloved Queen Vlaakith.
    
    84.
    Bex
    : I'm... sure you'll do just that. Right, Danis?^devnote
    
    19.
    Danis
    : Sure. Yes. Queen Vlaakith and everything.^devnote
    End
    
    66. Player: I aim to purge the parasite infecting my brain.
    
    34.
    Bex
    : Poor thing. You seem... tired.^devnote
    
    26.
    Danis
    : Rest a bit. We're leaving soon. You'll like Baldur's Gate. It's for all sorts.^devnote
    End
    
    54. Player: Leave.
    End
    
    2. Player: What is this 'cat' you speak of?
    
    63.
    Bex
    : Small. Whiskers. 'Meow meow'. You know. Cat.^devnoteDEN_YoungLover1_2_ExplainedCatsToGithPlayer
    
    70. Player: Hm - I think you mean 'gnome'.
    
    87.
    Bex
    : Right. Erm. Danis, we've got to do the thing... in the place... over there. Remember?^devnote
    
    78.
    Danis
    : Yes. Over there.^devnote
    End
    
    33. Player: What use do you have of this creature?
    
    95.
    Bex
    : Well, they're excellent mousers. And their little faces are so cute!^devnote
    
    30. Player: A vermin hunter? I approve.
    
    6.
    Bex
    : Exactly!^devnote
    
    24.
    Danis
    : Where are you from where there are no cats, by the by?^devnote
    
    93. Player: I hail from another plane. Is that not obvious?
    
    36.
    Danis
    : Hm. Right. Well, welcome to the Sword Coast.^devnote
    
    76.
    Bex
    : Come with us to Baldur's Gate. If cats are new to you, you won't believe what you'll find there.^devnote
    End
    
    29. Player: I am from a land far from here.
    
    81.
    Danis
    : I figured. But no matter. We're going to make ourselves a new home in Baldur's Gate. You can too.^devnote
    
    86.
    Bex
    : Travel with us, if you like. Maybe we can show you to squirrels and ducks on the way.^devnote
    End
    
    88. Player: That's no concern of yours.
    
    45.
    Danis
    : No problem.^devnote
    
    85.
    Danis
    : Where were we, love? A cat and a house with a porch...^devnote
    End
    
    61. Player: Are you attracted to these... cats?
    
    5.
    Bex
    : I am what now?^devnote
    
    91.
    Danis
    : You heard him, love., MALE^devnote
    
    91.
    Danis
    : You heard her, love., FEMALE^devnote
    
    91.
    Danis
    : You heard them, love.^devnote
    
    71.
    Bex
    : Look - whoever you are, whatever you're into, you'll find it in Baldur's Gate. I only have eyes for this one here.^devnote
    End
    
    57. Player: Good luck on your journey.
    
    0. [Jump] Jump to Node 86 (1)
    
    18. Player: Ah, yes - I know the beasts. Insufficiently meaty.
    
    51. [Jump] Jump to Node 87 (1)
    
    82. Player: 'Geoffrey?' A weak name. Insipid.REALLY_LAEZEL
    
    49.
    Danis
    : Oh really? What do you suggest then?
    
    22. Player: It is a beast of burden. It requires no name.
    
    56.
    Danis
    : Beast of burden? It's a kitty-cat, not a rothé.
    
    Link to Node 72
    
    89. Player: A powerful githyanki name should suffice: 'Krak'jthak'.
    
    31.
    Danis
    : 'Crack-what'? Gone gods, It's just a kitty-cat.
    
    72.
    Bex
    : 'Geoffrey' is great. Let's go with that.
    End
    
    53. Player: I couldn't say. Only varsh name githyanki young.
    
    55.
    Danis
    : 'Geoffrey' it is.
    
    80.
    Bex
    : Can we get two?
    
    21.
    Danis
    : Let's start with one and see how it goes.
    End
    
    97.
    Danis
    : Leave.
    End
    
    50.
    Danis
    : ... and a high fence to keep eavesdroppers out.^devnote
    
    69. Player: Don't mind me. I was just passing through.
    
    10.
    Danis
    : No bother. We're just daydreaming, anyhow.^devnote
    
    68.
    Bex
    : What about you? Big plans for when you get to the city?^devnote
    
    73. Player: I want a new life, entirely. To be a wholly new person.REALLY_DARK_URGE
    
    Link to Node 98
    
    42. Player: I'm worried the Baldurians are going to rob me for all I'm worth. I'm quite clueless.REALLY_DARK_URGE
    
    98. [Jump] Jump to Node 83 (1)
    
    75. Player: Knowing me, there is a high chance I will start a fire and be sent to jail.REALLY_DARK_URGEORI_State_DarkUrge_PromiseArson
    
    15. [Jump] Jump to Node 90 (1)
    
    38. Player: A pint and a clean room would do me a world of good.REALLY_DARK_URGE = False
    
    16.
    Danis
    : Gods... that sounds like heaven.^devnote
    
    79.
    Bex
    : Won't be long now. One more trip, then we can really rest.^devnote
    
    39. [Jump] Jump to Node 67 (1)
    
    7. Player: How can you make plans? I can't remember what I ate for breakfast., REALLY_DARK_URGE
    
    7. Player: Plans? Just surviving the journey is ambitious enough already.
    
    35.
    Danis
    : Luck's been on our side this far. No reason to think it'll run out now.^devnote
    
    28.
    Bex
    : Optimism, my friend. Try it out.^devnote
    
    60. [Jump] Jump to Node 67 (1)
    
    12. Player: I won't be joining you.
    
    52.
    Danis
    : Oh. That's too bad. I'd heard you were good in a fight.^devnote
    
    46. [Jump] Jump to Node 1 (1)
    
    58. Player: I'll be keeping to myself. People tend to stare at me., REALLY_DEEPGNOME, REALLY_DRAGONBORN, REALLY_DUERGARDWARF, REALLY_RAREREALLY_DARK_URGE = False
    
    83.
    Danis
    : Know what you mean.
    
    74.
    Bex
    : Do we ever.
    
    90.
    Danis
    : But... I've heard there's all sorts in the city. It might not be like it was in Elturel. I mean - in Baldur's Gate, they give you a chance.
    
    27.
    Bex
    : Good luck to you. Wish us a little too. I think we'll all need it.
    
    67.
    Narrator
    : *Surely destined for the slaughter. What would be more perfect than to die by your love's side, and know love was not enough?*REALLY_DARK_URGEORI_DarkUrge_Event_HadUrge
    
    59.
    Danis
    : [TagAnswer]
    End
    
    77. Player: Well - I could always stop by your place for a bite., ASTARIONGENERIC = False
    
    77. Player: I'll be tracking down an old friend., KARLACHGENERIC = False
    
    77. Player: My hamster and I will save it from corruption. Again!, MINSCGENERIC = False
    
    77. Player: I have... friends awaiting me., SHADOWHEARTGENERIC = False
    
    77. Player: A pint of ale and a warm companion are my first priorities., WYLLGENERIC = False
    
    77. Player: I've never been to Baldur's Gate before. Perhaps I can drop in on you., GALEGENERIC = False
    
    17.
    Danis
    : Of course! You're definitely invited. We'll make dinner., ASTARION, GALE
    
    17.
    Danis
    : I hope it's a happy reunion!, KARLACH
    
    17.
    Danis
    : Hah! You two will be busy, if half of what I hear is true., MINSC
    
    17.
    Danis
    : You're lucky. We've no friends to turn to there. Just each other., SHADOWHEART
    
    17.
    Danis
    : May your ale be dark, and the loving sweet! , WYLL
    
    1.
    Bex
    : Good luck to you, then. And wish us some too!^devnote
    
    3. [Jump] Jump to Node 67 (1)
    
    40. Player: It's The Blushing Mermaid for me. Bit rough, but the ale's cheap.REALLY_DARK_URGE = False, BALDURIAN
    
    94.
    Danis
    : We've had enough rough to last us a good long while.^devnote
    
    Link to Node 1
    
    64. Player: I'll be seeking the warmth of the Elfsong Tavern.REALLY_DARK_URGE = False, BALDURIAN
    
    41.
    Bex
    : I think I've heard of that place. Something about a stuffed dragon's head in one of the dining rooms...
    
    65.
    Bex
    : It's settled, Danis. You, me, and the Elfsong Tavern, first thing when we arrive.
    
    23.
    Bex
    : If we see you there, we'll get you a pint. For your finder's fee.
    
    44. [Jump] Jump to Node 67 (1)
    
    9. Player: Sorry, didn't mean to interrupt. Good luck to you both.
    
    8.
    Danis
    : Thanks. I suppose we'll all need it.^devnote
    
    48. [Jump] Jump to Node 68 (1)
    
    14. Player: Two tiefling refugees? You'll be lucky to get a square of dirt at a public house.
    
    13.
    Danis
    : If that's what we're offered, we'll take it. Everyone's got to start somewhere.^devnote
    
    43. [Jump] Jump to Node 28 (1)