Please, Be Seated

(Try to enter the VIP Lounge, optional)

VIP Lounge Guard: Apologies, but this is the VIP Lounge. It is not open to ordinary guests...

VIP Lounge Guard: If you do not have a VIP Pass, I'm afraid you cannot enter.

(Talk to the Snegovik Waiter and the Snegovik Laying Down)

Snegovik Laying Down: Ugh, I'm not done yet...

Snegovik Waiter: You've already had too much to drink. Please rest here for a while...

Snegovik Laying Down: *hic* I—I can keep going...

Snegovik Laying Down: My... Huh. Strange. Where is my pass? Wait, you helped me over from... the corner over there... Is that where it is?

Snegovik Waiter: *sigh* Miss, I think you've had a drop too many. Please, rest here for a while. I shall watch over you and also retrieve your lost pass. Will that do?

Snegovik Laying Down: Alright... Alright...

(Try to enter the VIP Lounge after obtaining the VIP Pass)

VIP Lounge Guard: Apologies, but this is the VIP Lounge. It is not open to ordinary guests...

VIP Lounge Guard: If you do not have a VIP Pass, I'm afraid you cannot enter.

Show the VIP Pass...

VIP Lounge Guard: Ah, this is indeed a... Hmm. How strange. Has this pass ever been granted to a human?

VIP Lounge Guard: Still, my job is to verify and stand guard, nothing more. Please, step inside, good (‍SirText for male Traveler‍/‍MadamText for female Traveler‍).

VIP Lounge Guard: If you should need anything at all, do not hesitate to contact the waiting staff in the lounge.

(Talk to the VIP Lounge Guard again, optional)

VIP Lounge Guard: I remember you, (‍SirText for male Traveler‍/‍MadamText for female Traveler‍).

VIP Lounge Guard: If you should need anything at all, do not hesitate to contact the waiting staff in the lounge.

(Talk to Zlatov, optional)

Zlatov: *sigh* ... Can no one... find any way to cover up the gap in that wall?

Zlatov: Seriously, don't the Snegurochka in this mansion realize just how frightening gaps are? Why, what if someone were to... s—see you through such gaps?

(Talk to Iskelina, optional)

Iskelina: I don't come to the House of Hesperides often. Might as well knock back a few extras while I'm at it, hmm? Hehe...

Iskelina: And then we'll see which fool shows up to challenge me to a drinking contest...

(Talk to Koshakova and Khmelyova, optional)

Koshakova: Sister, you don't really have to...

Khmelyova: Oh, I'm just worried about you... And really, how were we to know that Lady Pavlina's VIP Room could not even spare a single measly table?

Khmelyova: Besides, for you, my dear, purest sister, to sit next to a man... Oh, the very thought pierces me on every side...

Koshakova: *sigh*

(Talk to Abuzova)

Abuzova: Ugh... What shall we do? Isn't there anyone who can help us out?

What happened?

Abuzova: Well, here's the thing. Lady Pavlina's organizing a wedding, and many Snegovik who don't usually visit the House of Hesperides are now flocking here from the four corners of the earth.

Abuzova: ...Ah. Sorry. I'm not saying that too many customers isn't a bad thing. It's good, naturally, but as you can see, we don't have enough seats for everyone.

Abuzova: Two empty tables remain, but we have four guests...

Abuzova: Those who can enter the VIP room are all important people. There's a risk I might offend them if I arrange the seats willy-nilly... Ohh, what do I do?

Why don't you leave it to me?

Abuzova: Um, are you sure...? Actually, no, wait. You're a guest too, aren't you? Ohh, I'm going to get it from Aglaya if she hears I left my work to a guest, but...

Abuzova: What do they say? Discretion's the better part of valor, and all that!

Abuzova: Please, dear guest. I'm counting on you!

Abuzova: S—So here's the situation. The VIP Lounge currently has two tables remaining. One of them is in the main hall, and the other is in the side room.

Abuzova: The first guest... Um, actually, I don't remember his name. Let's just call him Guest 1.

Abuzova: Guest 1 would like to rest in the side room, though he claims that the gap in the wall there makes him uneasy. Not that we can fix this now, though...

Abuzova: Guest 2 would like to have some alcohol in the main hall. She was measuring herself against another guest earlier, and wouldn't you know it? She drank them under the table without so much as going the slightest bit red...

Abuzova: Guest 3 and 4 are a pair of sisters from Novokitezhgrad.

Abuzova: Guest 3 is fine sitting with anyone, but Guest 4 has stated that, "I shan't let my sister sit beside some brutish man. If she must do so, then I must be there as well!"

Abuzova: But it was this same guest who declared, "But goodness gracious, your tables here are so tiny, two people could barely sit down at one without elbowing each other!"

Abuzova: It does seem like Guest 4, that fussy little sister, will not accept sitting with any of the other two...

Abuzova: And that's the situation. Honestly, I'm not sure how to go about this. So, could you discuss their preferred seating arrangements with them? I'll... take them to their seats later.

(‍TravelerThe player's chosen name for the Traveler‍): Hmm... Let me give it a go, then...

Abuzova: Oh, thank you! You're such a lifesaver!

Well, I'm sure you'll figure it out...

Abuzova: Oh dear... What should I do...

Don't let me disturb you, then.

Abuzova: A—Alright, dear guest...

Zlatov

(Talk to Zlatov)

Zlatov: *sigh* Dear me, how did it come to this... *sigh* All I wanted was to repose in the side room for a while...

(The camera focuses on a gap in the side room)

Zlatov: But look at that giant gap in the wall over there... How... How can one feel at peace with such a thing looming there ominously?

Zlatov: And when I went to ask that Snegurochka, she said: "We're short-staffed and cannot repair it at present." Ah, but what if some voyeuristically-inspired soul were to glimpse me through that gap as I rest...

We can just block that gap, right?

Zlatov: Block it, you say? Hmm...

Zlatov: That... would just about do, yes. If we could indeed find something to block that gap, that would be lovely!

(Approach the gap in the side room)

Paimon: Hmm. Looks like there really is some kind of space past that gap... Feels a little unsettling, if you ask Paimon...

Paimon: Let's find a way to seal off the gap first!

(After placing one Prime Ice Cube on the bench in front of the gap)

Paimon: Hmm... Looks like we need one more...

(After placing a second Prime Ice Cube next to the other)

Paimon: That should do the trick now!

(Talk to Zlatov after blocking the gap in the side room)

Zlatov: Ah! The gap in the wall has been blocked, you say? Stupendous! You've a good heart, (‍SirText for male Traveler‍/‍Ma'amText for female Traveler‍).

(Alright. Let's arrange for him to rest in the side room...)

Zlatov: I'll wait for a staff member to guide me to my seat. One sits where one is arranged to, and nowhere else. Worry not, I know the rules here in this mountain manor.

(Alright. Let's arrange for him to rest in the main hall...)

(Same as before)

Iskelina

(Talk to Iskelina)

Iskelina: Table requests? Heh, I've got none, save to sit in the main hall. It's closer to the bar, you see.

Iskelina: I don't come to the House of Hesperides often. Might as well knock back a few extras while I'm at it, hmm? Hehe...

(Alright. Let's arrange for her to rest in the side room...)

Iskelina: Sure. I'll wait for the staff to arrive, then. Hmm. What shall I sample next...

(Alright. Let's arrange for her to rest in the main hall...)

(Same as before)

Khmelyova

(Talk to Khmelyova)

Khmelyova: Hmph. I didn't realize the princess of the Snegurochka stocked her mansion with such tiny tables... This is old-time fashion, so I hear...

Khmelyova: But we don't do "noble ladies making small talk around small tables" nowadays, do we? Goodness, two people would be starved of space sitting around these...

Khmelyova: And don't even think about making me share this with two other people!

(Alright. Let's arrange for her to rest in the side room...)

Khmelyova: If the serving staff's work is not up to my expectations, the Snegovik in charge will be hearing from me, mark my words!

(Alright. Let's arrange for her to rest in the main hall...)

(Same as before)

Koshakova

(Talk to Koshakova)

Koshakova: *sigh* Honestly... I could sit with just about anyone...

Koshakova: But my little sister, Khmelyova, will not let me sit alone with any man. And where it is unavoidable, she insists on being there as well.

Koshakova: She's been like this since she was young, which is quite strange... But I suppose that's her way of being concerned for me.

(Alright. Let's arrange for her to rest in the side room...)

Koshakova: Alright... And now we're to wait for a staff member to guide us to our seat, yes? *sigh* I can only hope the arrangement is to my sister's liking.

(Alright. Let's arrange for her to rest in the main hall...)

(Same as before)

After arranging all guests

(Talk to Abuzova)

Abuzova: How has it gone, dear guest? Have you... figured the arrangement out, or do you need more time?

We're good to go!

Abuzova: Is that so? In that case, let me check in with them and see if they have any opinions on the matter...

Abuzova: Please wait here for the time being!

Abuzova follows your arrangement before asking the guests individually if they are pleased with it...

(If the guests are not seated correctly)

But not everyone seems content...

Abuzova: Ugh, no, this still won't work...

Let me give this a bit more thought...

Abuzova: A—Alright then...

(If all guests are seated correctly)

It seems like everyone is content.

Abuzova: Phew... W—We made it!

Abuzova: Ohh, I can't thank you enough! If not for your help, I wouldn't have the foggiest how to do this. I'm just glad all the guests were satisfied...

Friendly reminder, I'm a guest too...

And what about my requests?

Abuzova: Hehe, I wouldn't forget about you. Never!

(The Precious Chest behind her unlocks)

Abuzova: This isn't much, but please take this as a reward for your help!

Abuzova: *sniffle* Oh, this is such a rarity — a guest who helps with problems rather than creates them! ... Well, um, this is not to say that the others were only making trouble...

I still need a little more time...

Abuzova: Alright. Do let me know once your arrangements are complete!