The Art of Conversation

"Even as we speak, farewells are happening throughout the universe."

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The Art of Conversation was a Daily Mission on Herta Space Station.

Steps

Day 1

Listen to what the researchers are talking about
Talk to Emily
Reply to Emily's message

Day 2

Talk to Emily
Reply to Emily's message

Day 3

Talk to Emily
Reply to Emily's message

Dialogue

Day 1

Listen to what the researchers are talking about

Mission Description

The researchers are gossiping about someone. Go and listen in on what they're saying.

Storage Zone

(Speak to the gossiping researchers)

Whispering Researcher: I don't want to do lab work with Emily either. She's got really low EQ.

Softly Muttering Researcher: I mean, she's completely different from her sister.

Whispering Researcher: Let me tell you, the last time I asked her if she wanted to submit some documents together, she just said to me, "Use the navigation system if you don't know the way." I nearly flipped out.

Softly Muttering Researcher: That's just how she is... I once saw her fall asleep In her seat, so I covered her with a blanket. She didn't even thank me when she woke up, and just said, "The space station maintains a constant temperature. Don't you even know that?"

This person is so difficult...

Whispering Researcher: Emily has always been like that.

Has she got a vendetta against folks?

Softly Muttering Researcher: Not at all. She helps me often. It's just... she's pretty harsh with her words.

Whispering Researcher: Wow, you scared the heck outta me! What are you doing, eavesdropping on us?

Softly Muttering Researcher: Oh, is that you? People are always talking you up on the space station, but I never thought you'd be even more (handsome/beautiful) in person!

Whispering Researcher: I remember, you're (Trailblazer), right? You heard it just now. We didn't mean to trash talk her behind her back.

Whispering Researcher: Look at her now — nobody's willing to do any work with her. I know her bark is far worse than her bite and that she's not a bad person really.

Whispering Researcher: Can you please help us have a word with her and persuade her to rein in her language?

Talk to Emily

Step Description

A small piece of advice may change a person's life. Quickly. tell Emily what everyone has been recommending!

Storage Zone

(Talk to Emily)

So you are the rumored...

Emily: Ha? Who are you? Who still flirts like this these days? Blah blah "the rumor this," ha — so tacky!

Can you please talk in a less hostile way?

Emily: Why should I care about what you think? If I do, I might as well become the acting lead researcher!

No wonder people say you're difficult...

Emily: They can say what they want. I don't care!

Emily: If you've got something to say. just say it. What do you want me for?

(Tell her the researchers' suggestions)

Emily: Listen up, I don't care what anyone says about me behind my back. Just like Lesley doesn't care what people say about her!

Emily: I'm Emily. This is the way I talk, and nobody is gonna change that!

As Emily speaks, a shopping list of books slips out of her pocket.

The Art of Language, Communication Skills, The Communication Collection: 30 Ways to Capture the Hearts of Your Listeners... You notice that the purchases are all addressed to Emily.

I see you enjoy reading...

Didn't you say that you don't care?

Emily: ...

Emily: Whoops! That's annoying... I... I don't know what to do! People say I don't have good communication skills... I'm aware of that!

Emily: But I... I can't change that quickly, and books only ever write about theory. In practice, it's all useless!

I can coach you.

Emily: Really? Coach me? But you look...

Reading is of little use. It must be practiced.

Emily: Who doesn't understand that? B-but how do I practice it?

Emily: Sorry, I just... got a little too excited when speaking.

Emily: As you can see, my situation really is a tricky one... If I want to change it, I'll have to learn how to speak from scratch.

Emily: ...Can you coach me? Like, if you want to chat with other people, how do you start the conversation?

How about this...

Hello?

Emily: I'm concise enough when sending text messages, but if I put it into practice... Would people think I'm a weirdo?
(Return to previous dialogue options)

What's for dinner? (Correct answer)

Emily: Seems... Okay?; Emily: "What's for dinner?"... This sounds very naturaL The tone is kind and non-aggressive, and it seems friendly without being overly humble.; Emily: Looks like you're pretty good at this stuff! Thanks! I've got a meeting on right now... I'll try this out!; Emily: Um... If I have any issues later, can you help me remotely? Please?; Emily leaves in a hurry. You stay where you are and rest for a bit.
(Continue onto dialogue below)

It sure is windy today.

Emily: It's kinda stupid, right? The AC aboard the space station is so amazing that the wind would never get too strong. This won't do.
(Return to previous dialogue options)

What are you doing?

Emily: Ah, this sentence. I used to say this all the time, but some people say it feels quite aggressive...
(Return to previous dialogue options)

Hello, excuse me...

Emily: Isn't that a bit too humble? It's just a chat. We're not asking for any favors here.
(Return to previous dialogue options)

I can't think of anything better.

(Exits dialogue)

Reply to Emily's message

Step Description

Emily is starting to learn how to chat with people. Use text messages to help her revise what she has learned.

Storage Zone

Messages
Emily

Emily

H—Help me! I'm so nervous... *sniffle* There's a new researcher at the Dept of Insight, I can't talk to her

Lemme think... is it like this? "Hi, (Trailblazer), whatcha having for dinner?"

Having some snacks

(Trailblazer)

Having some snacks

Emily

Snacks? What kind, I wanna see.

Too lazy to eat

(Trailblazer)

So tired, I think I'm gonna skip dinner

Emily

You're so lazy, don't starve yourself

Did you make me your practice partner?

(Trailblazer)

This sounds familiar... Hey, did you make me your small-talk practice partner?

Emily

Hee-hee, you found out

Emily

Um... I just needed the practice. I just feel I'm not used to it... not used to chatting with people like this

You didn't know, but I summoned so much courage just to talk to the people in my dept

Turns out they were so surprised by me, it's funny! Thank goodness everything went well in the end. Either way... thanks a bunch, master of words!

Day 2

Talk to Emily

Mission Description

Emily wants to keep learning the art of conversation from you. Teach her another thing or two.

Storage Zone

(Talk to Emily)

I heard you're looking for me?

Emily: Oh yeah! The phrase you taught me last time was really useful, but if I try to keep on talking... I'd reveal my true colors once again!

Emily: Once the conversation starts, how do I keep going on from there?

Emily: So, I just want to ask you, is there any kind of catch-all phrase that can make any conversation continue smoothly and naturally?

That's quite the request.

Emily: Hahaha, do me a favor.

It's pretty tough. Let me think about it...

Emily: Please please please. You're a master of language, and you'll definitely come up with something!

Emily: So? Have you got anything?

How about this...

Mmm, I'm all ears.

Emily: But what if people never asked me if I was listening or not? It feels kinda cringe...
(Return to previous dialogue options)

Ah? Really? (Correct answer)

Emily: This... This one's great.; Emily: Mmm, mmm, this one's great, I think — If I'm chatting, I'll ask "What's for dinner?" followed by "Ah? Really?"; Emily: ...Nope, feels weird. Like I'm missing something...
(Continue onto dialogue below)

Please, go on.

Emily: This one has a strange friendliness to it. It sounds okay overall — but there seems to be a bit sarcasm deep down?
(Return to previous dialogue options)

Then add one more phrase...

Go on. (Correct answer)

Emily: Hmm... Friendly enough, plus it demonstrates that I care about others. Not bad!; Emily: Mmm, these phrases should be enough to deal with future conversations. Thank you.; Emily: I've got a meeting coming up soon with the Department of Implement Arts... I'm a bit spooked about it. If I have any issues later, can you help me remotely? Please?; Emily leaves for the office and you stay where you are.
(Continue onto dialogue below)

You're awesome!

Emily: Flattery's a great idea, but isn't this too sudden? Got anything more suitable for a conversational scenario?
(Return to previous dialogue options)

Okay.

Emily: The tone's a bit flippant, and I don't think it's friendly enough.
(Return to previous dialogue options)

I can't think of anything else

(Exits conversation)

I can't think of anything better

(Exits dialogue)

Reply to Emily's message

Step Description

Everything is difficult to start with. Emily is a little timid, so use text messages to build up her confidence

Storage Zone

Messages
Emily

Emily

Master (Trailblazer), need urgent help!

I want to talk to people from the Department of Implement Arts. Do you think it would sound natural to say...

Hey, have you had your dinner? What do you feel like having for dinner?

Some simple fried rice

(Trailblazer)

I'm planning to have some simple fried rice on the space station

Don't feel like eating, no appetite

(Trailblazer)

Don't feel like eating, no appetite

Emily

Oh, really?

Really, what's next?

(Trailblazer)

Wow, really? What's next?

Emily

And then... Wait, hey! Don't take my line!

Did you forget your line again?

(Trailblazer)

...What did I tell you to do? Did you forget your line again?

Emily

Oh, I can't help it, I... I'm too nervous!

Emily

There are so many things to learn today. I'm still trying to digest

And then I will make my move! Honestly, I'm not super confident about this, but after texting you, I feel much better... Thanks!

Day 3

Talk to Emily

Mission Description

Emily wants to improve her interpersonal communication skills. Keep on teaching her.

Storage Zone

(Talk to Emily)

I heard you're looking for me?

Emily: Ah? Really? It's been okay. Ah yes, have you eaten yet? And then? Ah, I'm sorry — I accidentally slipped back into that mode again.

"That mode"?

Emily: I mean the mode you taught me! Don't play dumb.

You're a fast learner.

Emily: Heehee, I can pretty much chat freely back and forth with people now.

Emily: Normal chats can't faze me now, but... I've got a small problem — I can't help but reveal my true colors during lab work...

Emily: Maybe it's because my brain hasn't adjusted to it yet, and it's still a beat behind my mouth.

Emily: Teacher, are there any catch-all phrases that I can say when I'm too busy to think?

How about this...

Got it.

Emily: Seems a little ill-mannered, like... a little impatient? It won't work!
(Return to previous dialogue options)

Get straight to the point.

Emily: That seems kind of blunt.
(Return to previous dialogue options)

Mmm, mmm, sure, sure. (Correct answer)

Emily: Mmm... Mmm... sure, sure. Wow! That rolls off the tongue!

Emily: Mmm, mmm, and then... Ah, sorry, I couldn't help it.

Emily: Teacher, I thought of something. Sometimes I meet people who love bragging and don't shut up about themselves.

Emily: To be honest, I don't really want to talk with people like that — but I also want to be as polite as possible. Is there any catch-all phrase that can be used in these situations?

(Continue onto dialogue below)

How about this...

Okay. Okay. Okay.

Emily: That's too sarcastic. Even I can tell.
(Return to previous dialogue options)

Wow, why? (Correct answer)

Emily: Wow! That's why you are the teacher. That makes me sound super patient!; Emily: Teacher, you're amazing! Don't worry. I've made notes on everything you've said! I'll practice lots.; Emily: I've got a workshop tonight, and people from other departments will be coming over... Um... If I forget something, can you please help me remotely? Okay?; Emily leaves in a hurry. You rest where you are for a bit.
(Continue onto dialogue below)

You really are a smartypants.

Emily: ...It sounds like flattery, but I intuitively feel something's wrong. Like... it's more of an insult?
(Return to previous dialogue options)

I can't think of anything else

(Exits conversation)

I can't think of anything better.

(Exits dialogue)

Reply to Emily's message

Step Description

Emily is extremely nervous now that she's about to attend a formal occasion. Use text messages to quickly rebuild her self-confidence.

Storage Zone

Messages
Emily

Emily

There are so many people! Feels like the entire space station is here.

The people from the Department of Galactic Geopolitics... The topic they were talking about is completely in line with my research plans! Aaaah what do I do, they have so many people I don't even know how to join the conversation!

I just do this, right? Hey hey, (Trailblazer), how's it going? Have you had dinner yet? I haven't eaten. What are you having? Let me have a look!

I haven't eaten!

(Trailblazer)

I haven't eaten!

I don't know what to eat.

(Trailblazer)

I don't know what to eat

Emily

Oh, really? I thought you would just send me a picture to show off... What a surprise!

What time is it now, why aren't you eating yet?

I'm having choice overload

(Trailblazer)

I'm having choice overload

Emily

Uh-huh, I know what you mean

Not hungry, skipping dinner

(Trailblazer)

I'm not hungry, I think I'll skip dinner

Emily

Mm, okay, up to you if you don't want to eat

Emily

How's that? Everything you taught me, I mastered!

I think you're ready

(Trailblazer)

That's everything I can teach, I think you're ready

You have much more to learn!

(Trailblazer)

Conversing is a form of knowledge. You have much more to learn

Emily

What? Really? Wow... why?

Haha, I'll stop joking around. I want to thank you for teaching me those sentences. I can now mingle with the other staff members

Honestly, I've never had that many friend requests before... It's all because of you, so thank you!

Other Languages

Language	Official Name
English	The Art of Conversation
Chinese (Simplified)	聊天的艺术
Chinese (Traditional)	聊天的藝術
Japanese	雑談の芸術
Korean	대화의 예술
Spanish	El arte de la conversación
French	L'Art de la conversation
Russian	Искусство беседы
Thai	ศิลปะแห่งวาทศิลป์
Vietnamese	Nghệ Thuật Trò Chuyện
German	Die Kunst der Konversation
Indonesian	Seni Berkomunikasi
Portuguese	A Arte da Conversa

Change History

Released in Version 1.0

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Version 3.0

The Art of Conversation was removed.

Version 1.0

The Art of Conversation was released.