Dinner Disaster

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Dinner Disaster
Table of Contents
Given by	Reth
Type	Romance
Requirements
Friendship Level	3
Romance Level	2
Rewards
1 Reth's Lettuce Soup  25 Renown Increased Romance with Reth
1 Reth's Lettuce Soup  25 Renown Increased Romance with Reth
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Dinner Disaster is a Romance Quest given by Reth upon reaching Friendship Level 2: Friendly Flirt.

Description

“

Reth wants to have dinner with you. Could things be getting more serious?

”

Objectives

Part 1

• Meet Reth for dinner on your plot after 6pm.

Part 2

Reth didn't actually stand you up, right...? Confront him to find out what's going on.

• Talk to Reth.

Part 3

Once again, Reth has found himself in the middle of a lie, and he needs your help to keep up the facade. Invite the following people to dinner to help support his elaborate cover up.

• Invite Sifuu to dinner.
• Invite Badruu to dinner.
• Invite Delaila to dinner.
• Invite Hodari to dinner.

↷ Return to Reth

Find out how things went with Reth's cover up dinner.

• Wait for Reth's mail.

Things have calmed down after the drama with dinner, and Reth's asked you to meet him in the storeroom.

• Talk to Reth in the storeroom.

Walkthrough

Speak with Reth after reaching Romance level 2. Then, speak with Auni at your housing plot, and read Reth's letter. Then, go and speak with Reth again, after which you must go and speak to Badruu, Delaila, Hodari, and Sifuu. Then, speak with Reth again, and wait for another letter. After receiving Reth's second letter, go and speak with him at his storeroom.

Rewards

At Quest Completion

•  1 Reth's Lettuce Soup
•  25 Renown
• Increased Romance with Reth

Dialogue and Mail

Introduction

Upon speaking with Reth after reaching Romance level 2

Reth

Hey babe.

Oh, uh, that just kind of slipped out. Are we at babe status yet?

Player

Hey, babe.

Reth

Wow, is that what it feels like when I call you babe?

Are my cheeks on fire? Huh. Weird.

Player

If you want to be.

Reth

I do.

Did I say that too fast? I meant for it to come out cool, and suave. Can we pretend it was?

Player

I feel like you can be more creative.

Reth

Sweetums? Snugglykins? Snookums? Cupcake sugar muffin?

Player

Wow, none of those.

Reth

Yeah, they kind of hurt to say out loud.

Player

How about sugarplum apple baby honey pie?

Reth

Only if you call me- uh-

No, you win. Please don’t make me call you that.

---

Reth

Anyway, I was wondering if you were busy tonight?

Player

No, why?

Reth

Well... I was kind of hoping we could have dinner tonight.

All cooked by yours truly, of course. You don't have to lift a finger. Except to use your utensils.

And if you don't want to do that, I'll feed you too.

Player

I'm never too busy for you.

Reth

I dunno. I can think of a lot of ways to use up your time.

Anyways, I was kind of hoping we could have dinner tonight. All cooked by yours truly, of course. You don't have to lift a finger. Except to use your utensils.

And if you don't want to do that, I'll feed you too.

Player

I'm busy.

Reth

Well look who's popular! Yeah, I kinda figured you might be. Still, it was worth a shot.

Tell me the next time you're free, okay? I wanted to cook you dinner.

Progress

Part One

Reth wants to have dinner with you. Could things be getting more serious? Upon speaking with Auni at your housing plot

Auni

Hi! Reth paid me in cake to devlier this letter to you express!

I already shoved it in your mailbox, so check it out! Okay, byeee!

Letter from Reth

Dear (Player),
Hey, I feel like a HUGE jerk for doing this, but I have to cancel our plans tonight. Something came up that I can't ignore. Next time we see each other I promise I'll explain.

Reth

Part Two

Reth didn't actually stand you up, right...? Confront him to find out what's going on.
Upon speaking with Reth

Reth

Hey! It's really good to see you.

You aren't mad at me, right? You can be a little mad. I'd be mad if I were you.

Sorry, I'm a jerk.

Player

I was excited to see you...

Reth

Really? You know, you don't have to flatter me. Trust me, I'm already into you.

Player

Nah, we're good.

Reth

Great. I’ll have to make more dates in the future and stand you up for those too!

Player

Honestly, I'm relieved.

Reth

Were you intimidated by my good looks? Too nervous to spend some one-on-one time?

---

Reth

But, seriously. I really don't want to start making it a habit, me leaving you hanging after we make plans.

My life's just... not really my own, right now.

Player

Did something happen?

Reth

Ashura caught my going in and out of the backrooms.

After hours, if you get what I mean.

Player

For a criminal, you're kind of bad at this.

Reth

I know, right? I'm honestly a little impressed with myself, that it took this long to get caught.

Player

Are you sure?

Reth

Never been more sure in my life. I’ll meet you at your place tonight, yeah?

Note: This option is currently bugged and will fast forward to the end of this conversation.

---

Reth

I was kind of panicking a little. So I did what anyone would do in my position.

I lied through my teeth.

I told him the reason I was at the inn after hours was because I was planning a dinner party. For him. To thank him.

Player

Ashura stole my dinner?!

Reth

Not technically! That dinner was just going to be us. But now I have to cool for like five people!

Sorry, (Player). Looks like our date is gonna have to wait.

Player

You didn't...

Reth

Oh, I did. And what's wilder is that he believed me. I'm basically a genius.

But it does mean our date is gonna have to wait.

---

Reth

And I was really looking forward to it..

Player

Can I help out?

Reth

What? No. You've already gotten me out of like fifty messes this month already.

Any more and I'm gonna have to owe another life debt.

Player

You don't owe me anything.

Reth

I wish that were true, (Player). I already owe you more than you could ever know.

I just don't want to be a burden on you. I know I can be a lot for some people to handle.

But if you really want to help... I won't stop you.

Player

I'll take payment in kisses.

Reth

Careful, (Player). You don't even know if I'm any good at them. I could be Palia's worst kisser!

I mean, I'm probably not. I think Einar gets that honor. He doesn't even have a mouth.

But I could be the second worst one! Am I rambling? I'm rambling.

---

Reth

Anyways, uh. I can handle all the cooking. It's one of the few things I'm good at. But I could use some help with the invites.

Lucky me, Ashura's got a lot of friends. If you could make sure they've all got time to come, I can know how much food I've actually got to make.

Part Three

Once again, Reth has found himself in the middle of a lie, and he needs your help to keep up the facade. Invite the following people to dinner to help support his elaborate cover up.
Upon speaking with Sifuu

Player

Reth's throwing a dinner party for Ashura. You're invited.

Sifuu

Say no more, I'm there. As long as Reth doesn't skimp on the meat!

Upon speaking with Delaila

Player

Reth's throwing a dinner party for Ashura. You're invited.

Delaila

Reth is? Well, I'll be.

I suppose I can take a break for a bit. Thanks for letting me know!

Upon speaking with Badruu

Player

Reth's throwing a dinner party for Ashura. You're invited.

Badruu

Oh boy! Do you think he needs any entertainment for the night?

Player

Couldn't hurt. Lute it up!

Badruu

You got it, spuddy!

Player

I don't think so...

Badruu

Maybe I’ll bring the lute. Just in case.

Upon speaking with Hodari

Player

Reth's throwing a dinner party for Ashura. You're invited.

Hodari

...There ain't gonna be a lot of people there, right?

Guess I could take some time off an' stop by.

No promises, though.

Upon speaking with Reth (Turn-In)

Player

Everyone's been invited.

Reth

Great, now I just gotta finish up the catfish, make dessert, whip up the sides-

Before you go offering to help, I really do have that handled, (Player). I promise, I'm not totally helpless.

There is one more think you could do for me, though.

Player

What is it?

Reth

Keep being your incredible, gorgeous self.

Player

I'm leaving now.

Reth

You’ll be back. I’ll send you a letter when all this is over.

Player

You forgot capable. And talented. And strong.

Reth

And smart. And funny. And one of my favorite people.

A-anyways, uh. I'll send you a letter when all of this is over.

Player

O-oh!

Reth

Too much?

I just can't help it. It's cute when you get all flustered.

A-anyways, uh. I'll send you a letter when all of this is over.

Part Four

Find out how things went with Reth's cover up dinner.
Reth's letter

Dear (Player),
Somehow everything worked out. Dinner's been served, and no one's the wiser. Why don't you meet me in our private spot tonight? I have something to thank you.

Reth

Completion

Things have calmed down after the drama with dinner, and Reth's asked you to meet him in the storeroom.
Upon speaking with Reth

Reth

Hey there, sweet tooth/fancy pants, come here often?

Player

To the secret room under the inn?

Reth

Observant as always. That's what I like about you, sweet tooth/fancy pants.

That, and that you keep saving my life. I'm developing a real damsel in distress complex here.

Player

I'm practically a regular.

Reth

At this point you are. How many times have you saved me, now? Three? Twenty? Six hundred?

Careful, sweet tooth/fancy pants, a guy could get used to this.

Player

You sent a letter inviting me here...

Reth

Don't worry about it, sweet tooth/fancy pants. Just messing with my savior.

How many times have you saved me now? I'm starting to get used to it.

---

Reth

That's actually why I wanted to talk to you. I, uh... This isn't exactly easy for me to talk about.

Whew, deep breaths, Reth. Be a big boy.

Maybe you've noticed, but I'm not used to asking for help. And when I did ask for help as a kid... Well, no one really wanted to help me.

I didn't expect them to. It's always just been me and Tish against the world.

And here you come, busting into my life. And even though I keep messing up... somehow, you're still here. You're not sick of me yet.

More than that, you've put yourself on the line for me.

Maybe I'm reading too much into it. I don't know. Tell me if I'm totally off base here.

Player

I care about you.

Reth

Not really sure why you do... but I care about you too.

Player

I have fun with you.

Reth

I have fun with you too. Trust me, that's a lot harder to do than you'd think.

---

Reth

I know this doesn't really make up for missing dinner, but I thought I'd make you somethin' special.

Your favorite soup. Just a little memento, from when we first met.

Player

I hate soup.

Reth

Hm? What's that? You LOVE my soup? It's the best soup you've ever had?

Player

I'll slurp this and dream of you.

Reth

That's all I could ever ask for.

Player

...Thanks?

Reth

You're welcome!

Player

Heck yeah, soup!

Reth

This. This right here is why we get along.

---

Reth

I'll talk to you tomorrow, babe.