Empty-Headed by the Seaside

Steps

1. Meet Xiao'Zhao at Port Elpis.

Dialogue

 Meet Xiao'Zhao at Port Elpis.

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Meet up with Xiao'Zhao at the pathway intersection in Port Elpis.

Port Elpis

You meet up with Zhao at the dock in Port Elpis

(Talk to Zhao)

Zhao: (‍You're here, Wise. So, where should we hang out?You're here, Wise. So, where should we hang out?Text for Wise / Hey Belle, you made it! Where should we hang out?Hey Belle, you made it! Where should we hang out?Text for Belle‍)

Let's go feed some seagulls!

Gonna grab some fries first.

Zhao: Hmm, today we've got the "empty-headed version" of Xiao'Zhao, just following you around with nothing but "uh-huhs" and "mm-hmms"~

Let's go then!

Then follow me!

Zhao: Right!

(While following Zhao)

Zhao: This fish was drawn so weirdly...

(If Zhao is too far away)

(Version 1)

Zhao: Saw someone you know?

(Version 2)

Zhao: Want me to wait for you?

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(Upon arriving at the Tater King Fry Stand)

Zhao: We're here.

(Talk to Zhao)

You quickly arrive at the fries stand. After ordering, you chat with Xiao'Zhao while waiting... Just then, a cautious voice calls out from nearby: "Miss Zhao?"

Nervous Employee: Ah... it really is Miss Zhao! What a coincidence to run into you here!

Zhao: Hey there...

Xiao'Zhao gives a slight nod, seemingly unwilling to talk more, but the other guy isn't about to let it go...

Nervous Employee: Um, since we've run into each other... could I ask about our company's review case? I know you just sent the review report a few days ago, but some of those items... the corrections will take quite a bit of time...

Zhao: We're not at work right now, and besides, we already reached an agreement on those points of contention during the briefing. Krampus's condition for not forcing a takeover was that you would implement all the changes according to the terms — that's what we agreed on back then.

Zhao: Sorry, (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍), that was the head of a company under review. It's nothing. Let's continue...

Nervous Employee: Wait! Please! Can't you cut me some slack? I know all these changes you want are good for the company, but they'll take forever... Can't you just look the other way and swap them for something we can achieve in the short term?

Nervous Employee: That way we can fix it right away and survive this year's TOPS qualification review. And... and this will affect my year-end bonus...

The nervous employee reveals his true intentions, and Xiao'Zhao lets out a displeased sigh.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (Looks like this is what's been bugging her lately...)

The review must be absolutely fair.

This is not how we do things at Krampus.

Xiao'Zhao is taken aback for a moment, but quickly gives a simple, decisive nod in response.

Zhao: Right.

Nervous Employee: Is this... Ms. Zhao's secretary? Um... please be flexible about this. I'm begging you. No one will know. (whispers) I can arrange some gifts in return, for both of you...

Xiao'Zhao clenches her fists, looking like she is about to throw a tantrum.

Krampus doesn't take any bribes!

Miss Zhao only plays by the rules!

Trust increase with Zhao

Zhao: Right!

Xiao'Zhao responds promptly once again, seemingly enjoying her "empty-headed" persona. But the persuader hasn't given up yet — glancing at the yacht in the harbor, another idea crosses his mind...

Nervous Employee: Ah, would you like to go on a cruise? After all that exhausting reviewing work, how about relaxing on the boundless sea? There's this amazing cruise trip coming up — two days and one night — and I can help you score some hard-to-get tickets!

Zhao: ...

Though Xiao'Zhao remains silent, her gaze shifts from the seagulls to the yachts in the harbor, as if something has stirred within her.

That's not necessary. Please leave.

Nervous Employee: Hmm... alright, fine... just please, don't let any higher-up know about our conversation today. I'm begging you...

I'll take Miss Zhao on the cruise.

Nervous Employee: Hmm... alright, fine...

Not only the manager, but Xiao'Zhao also seems taken aback by this answer.

Nervous Employee: Please, whatever you do, don't let the higher-ups know about today's conversation...

The manager bows repeatedly with clasped hands before sheepishly walking away.

Zhao: Thanks for covering for me, my dear "secretary"~

Hope you didn't mind me answering for you.

Zhao: Don't worry about it. We're off the clock now. I feel exactly the same way about these unreasonable requests made behind closed doors. And rest assured, if I notice anything off, I'll correct you right away~

(If "That's not necessary. Please leave." was chosen)

Zhao: Finally got rid of him. Lost a bit of social energy there — let's hang around a bit longer to recharge~

And so, you spend quite a while at Port Elpis with Xiao'Zhao, having a pretty pleasant time...

(If "I'll take Miss Zhao on the cruise." was chosen)

Zhao: About what you said earlier... that cruise vacation... you gonna keep your word?

Of course, whenever I get the chance.

Sure, you have my word.

Zhao: Sweet! Hehe, I'll definitely keep that in mind. A whole day out at sea sounds pretty tempting, doesn't it~ Oh, and hey, feel free to bring along any friends you know!

Call Dialyn and Banyue!

Zhao: I was thinking the same thing! I'll go ask Dialyn about it!

Renting a small boat for two sounds nice as well.

Zhao: O-Oh, okay then, that works too! I'm in "empty-head mode" and just following along anyway!

And so, you spend some fun time chatting with Xiao'Zhao at Port Elpis about the ocean, vacations, and sailing...

Significant Trust increase with Zhao

(Idle)

Zhao: Phew... My social battery is fully charged!

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