Starfield:Companion - Andreja/Story SG04Scene

Quest:	COM_Companion_Andreja
Scene:	COM_Andreja_Story_SG04Scene

Andreja:

"I was trying to explain that I am from House Va'ruun, and how I came to be here with you."

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"I have something I wanted to say, but... I confess I am afraid of how you will react."

...	Player	Response
	[+Starborn?] Don't worry. Nothing is going to change between us.	You seem very sure of that. I am... less so.
	If it's that bad, maybe you shouldn't say anything.	Without a doubt, I should not say anything. I have known that much all along. Despite that, it is important. We should be honest with one another.
	Nothing would change my opinion of you.	I am reluctant to put that to the test, but it is necessary that we are honest with each other.
	[Q+160?] I've told you, all that matters is that you have my back. [or] The only thing that matters to me is that I can count on you.	I know. That is part of the reason why I feel it necessary to be honest.
X	I'd rather talk about this later.	Yes. It can wait.

• [Q+305?]

"You told me that you believe in "going it alone," as you put it. But we have traveled together for a while now."

"I feel I must honor that time with the truth."

• [Q+310?]

"I know that you said you prefer to be surrounded by others, unlike me. But Constellation means something to us both, and I must be honest about why."

• [Q+315?]

"You told me that it does not matter to you whether you're alone or with others. But we have traveled together enough that it matters to me."

"And that time, the bond that we have begun to create... That deserves honesty."

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"The little I have spoken of my history has been nothing but truth. I worked with smugglers, I have caused my share of pain and suffering."

"What I have left out, until now, is that all of that was done on behalf of House Va'ruun, my people. My family."

...	Player	Response
▲	[+Serpent's Embrace?] I am very familiar with House Va'ruun, my sister. I serve the Great Serpent as well.	I had no idea... I had heard that there were those who believed, but were not born Va'ruun. It is good to meet one of you face to face. I can explain why I have not revealed myself...
	If that were coming from anyone else, I'd think it was a joke.	I am not joking.
	I thought House Va'ruun had vanished.	They have retreated from open relations with the United Colonies and the Freestar Collective, but they still exist.
▼	So you're a member of that cult.	"Cult" is such a dismissive word. The faithless run to it so quickly. I have grown so tired of hearing it, and all that it implies.
	Explain to me how this makes any sense.	I will do my best.
🗣︎	House Va'ruun? What's that?	You have not heard the name? I am surprised. Generations ago, our founder, Jinan Va'ruun, he... He had an experience while grav jumping. He made contact with an immortal being beyond time and space, beyond our universe. The Great Serpent told Jinan Va'ruun that our universe is his dominion, and while he has been away for millennia, he will return soon. And when he does, we must be prepared. My people have worked to that end for many years now, and it has caused conflict with the rest of the Settled Systems.

"I was born in the great city of Dazra, and raised with the teachings of Jinan Va'ruun. I underwent the Rite of Kre'jar when I came of age."

"I am of the Promised, those who know the truth of the Great Serpent and his inevitable return."

...	Player	Response
	I can't believe you didn't tell me this until now.	You must understand: my being here is secret. No one is supposed to know. [QE405]
	That sounds really impressive.	Thank you. I doubt many would see it that way. There is a reason I am only just revealing this now. [QE405]
	I don't care about your past.	I appreciate that, but it is still important that you know. [QE405]
	I hope this isn't one of those "Now I have to kill you" scenarios.	Your ability to find the humor in a situation is remarkable. No, I will not kill you for knowing. But you must understand that this is privileged information. [QE405]

"Several years ago, I intercepted requests from Constellation to access Va'ruun space, speaking only of "exploration.""

"I passed these requests to the High Council, and it was decided that more needed to be known about Constellation. Their intentions needed to be understood, and their potential threat assessed."

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"I was sent to infiltrate Constellation, posing as a former smuggler looking for a new purpose in life."

"I approached Vladimir, and was allowed into the orgranization [sic]."

...	Player	Response
	So you lied.	I withheld certain information. Everything I told Vladimir was, and is, true. It seemed to be enough, for a short time.
	That makes you an undercover agent.	That was the intent, yes. The reality is... more complicated.
	I thought there was more to you than you let on.	Yes, well... You were not the only one.
	I've always wanted to meet a spy!	I am... pleased to have fulfilled that wish for you, I suppose. But certainly not everyone shares that view.

"Several weeks after I arrived, I attempted to access secure records within Constellation's archives. Vladimir and Sarah were waiting for me."

...	Player	Response
	[+Stealth?] If it were me, I wouldn't have been caught.	I thought the same. And yet, there they were.
	They didn't trust you. Seems like a good call on their part.	I admit that stings a bit, but yes.
	That must've been a surprise.	Quite an understatement.
▼	They weren't as gullible as you'd hoped.	That is not how I saw them.
	You're still here, so it couldn't have been that bad.	I had no idea what to think.

"I was horrified - my failure would be reported to the High Council and the penalty would be... severe."

"Except... Sarah did not cast me out. I was allowed to stay, on the condition that any information I sent to the High Council was first shown to her."

"She made no attempt to interfere, and promised not to tell the others."

...	Player	Response
	I'm not surprised. Sarah's a good person.	Yes, she is. I cannot imagine anyone else in her position doing the same.
	So you're actually a double agent.	I... suppose that is one way of looking at it. Sarah has not asked me much about House Va'ruun, but the information I send them could be seen as valuable to her.
	I'm guessing you haven't told anyone else this.	You are now the third person within Constellation to know.
	House Va'ruun knows about the Artifacts, then.	...They do not. I have, for now, kept that information to myself.
🗣︎	What information are you sending to House Va'ruun?	The history of Constellation, where expeditions are sent, data on star systems House Va'ruun has not explored. Some information on their members and goals. As you have seen, there is relatively little that would be considered "classified."

"You and I have spent so much time together. It has been increasingly difficult to keep this from you, and I am sorry for that."

"Telling you this violates so many of the orders I was given, but... It was the right thing to do. I can feel that."

...	Player	Response
	[+Serpent's Embrace?] You have done the right thing, and the Great Serpent will reward you.	I hope that is true.
	This is a lot to absorb.	I know.
	You didn't trust me with any of this. That's hard to accept.	I am truly sorry.
X ▲	You're still just Andreja, far as I'm concerned.	You have no idea what a relief that is. Thank you for trusting me.

"I understand that this may change what you think of me. I know that you may no longer wish to associate with me."

"I believe that in this moment, honesty is more important than anything."

"No matter what happens next, I have appreciated the time with you, and I thank you for trusting me."