Sabriana wrote...
Zevran is sad because he thinks he'll cause her problems, because she's the Queen? That is just so sad. Well, that cold-hearted, cold-blooded, mean, sleazy assassin! I'm not a bit surprised. /Sarcasm
It's worse. He understands completely about a political marriage and doesn't mind losing the warden under those circumstances. He's surprised that the warden will actually want to continue. *sigh* Let me post the transcript. I'll just do the one where they've had sex.
Zevran: So... you have heard the rumor about the future queen? She has this elven fellow on the side. Handsome, naturally. (this is the first chance Zevran has had to discuss the sudden development in the Landsmeet -- the player is marrying the new king. And yet Zevran is the player's lover. Yes, sooooooo... awkward. Here he brings up the subject with amusement (the "elven fellow" being himself, of course).)
Warden: Naturally.
Zevran: He is no dummy either, let me tell you. (while chuckling -- he's saying he's smart enough to see the writing on the wall)
Zevran: I know how things are. I shall make it easy for you. What we have... if it can no longer be, then it can no longer be. (he is speaking gently, he knows the player's marriage is a political arrangement -- and he is inconvenient. No hard feelings.)
Warden:There's no reason it has to end. (at Adore or higher)
Zevran: Oh? I must admit I do love a good royal scandal. (a bit surprised -- the player has elected to keep the relationship going, so he shrugs and decides to go along with it)
Zevran: Let us continue on, then. We can always discuss this more later... provided one of us is not eaten by a dragon. And if so, problem solved! (he's pretty happy, ends with a morbid joke -- if one of them dies in the final battle, no one needs to worry about inconvenient royal scandals! Yay!)
And then the differences:
Zevran: So... there is a rumor going about. This beautiful woman I know, she is to marry a king. The things people will say! (in this version, Zevran and the female player aren't lovers -- still, they have been flirting and have feelings for each other. So he is bringing up the "so you're getting married?" topic to address where he and the player stands. In his funny way, of course.)
Zevran: No? I had assumed... we have become close over time, you and I. I simply thought once this all ended... (in this version, Zevran and the player have strong feelings for each other but have not slept together. He is a bit surprised that the player has elected to continue the relationship, but not displeased.)
Zevran: But if you say that nothing is to change, then I am glad. (earnest, he does love the player a lot and didn't really want to end things anyhow)
AND if Zevran is below adore, INC breakup!
Warden: There's no reason it has to end.
Zevran: Ahh, let us not fool each other, yes? There are many reasons. (gently letting down the player, "many reasons" meaning reasons to end the relationship that both he and the player should know)
OR if the Warden breaks up with him.
Warden: I'm sorry, Zevran.
Zevran: No, no, do not be sorry. I am not. (gentle, comforting)
Zevran: You have made a fine match. And if he proves a poor husband... then you know who to hire, yes? Laughs (spoken gently -- he's not sorry to end things this way -- and then he ends on a joke (and laughs at his own joke, even))
Zevran: Ahhh assassination jokes, will they never grow old? Come, let us return to the task at hand. (amused at his own wittiness, then gently suggests that he and the player get back to the adventure... as friends)
Modifié par ejoslin, 16 mars 2010 - 02:30 .