Starfield:Companion - Sarah Morgan/Story SG05 QuestIntro

Quest:	COM_Companion_SarahMorgan
Scene:	COM_SarahMorgan_Story_SG05_QuestIntro

Sarah Morgan:

"Ever since we talked about the Battle of Cassiopeia, I can't get what happened out of my mind."

...	Player	Response	Reaction
	I could tell it was still bothering you.	Was it that obvious?	I thought I could handle these memories, but until I return to Cassiopeia, I'll never be able to put this to rest.
	I told you, it wasn't your fault.	I know, but that's not the point.	This isn't about fault; this is about closure. Until I return to Cassiopeia, I'll never be able to put this to rest.
X	I don't have time to talk about this right now.	I'm about to pour my heart out to you, and you're telling me you're "busy?" Fine, fine...

...	Player	Response
▲	Let me help you.	I would like that. Actually, I need that.
	That might do more harm to you than good.	Maybe, but I'm willing to take the chance.
▼	Seeing the wreckage isn't going to bring back your crew.	Of course it won't, but I can't continue ignoring my own thoughts.
🗣︎	How will traveling to Cassiopeia put your concerns to rest?	The last time I saw my crew, their escape shuttle was headed for the planet's surface. I need to find the wreckage... to ensure their memories are honored.

"One problem, though. Pinpointing the crew's shuttle wreckage is going to be like trying to find a grain of salt in a sandbox."

"I think we need to start by locating my old campsite on Cassiopeia I."

...	Player	Response
	You never told me where you ended up after the battle.	What's there to tell? I survived, my crew didn't.
	If they had taken your shuttle...	It was a fifty-fifty shot, and they lost the gamble.
	You're lucky you made it to safety.	Lucky? Compared to my crew, I hit the goddamn jackpot.
🗣︎	All of the Dauntless' escape shuttles were damaged?	The Dauntless took heavy fire to the docking section during the battle. We had three shuttles, one was destroyed and the other two were damaged. There was no other way off the ship.
🗣︎	What eventually happened to the Dauntless?	Shortly after I evacuated, I saw the ship come apart. The UC listed it as "lost," so I assume the Dauntless was completely destroyed.

"Still... I'll never forget my finger hovering over that launch button. Would I launch safely or explode into a fireball?"

"It turned out that my shuttle had just enough power to allow an emergency landing on the planet's surface."

...	Player	Response
▲	[+Piloting?] It's impressive that you soft-landed after an emergency jettison that close to the exosphere.	I wouldn't call what I did a "soft landing," but thank you all the same.
	You took one hell of a chance.	I had no other choice.
	I can't imagine how relieved you felt after you landed.	So much had happened in the space of a few hours, I can't remember how I felt.
	Well, it's not like you had a choice.	I'd be lying if I told you I'd carefully weighed all my options. Truth is, I was on autopilot... acting purely on instinct.

...	Player	Response
	I'll set course for the Cassiopeia system.	Hold on. I don't know the exact location of my survival campsite.
	We need to get you back there to face your demons.	That's what I was hoping, but I don't know the exact location of my survival campsite.
🗣︎	Do you think putting this to rest will get you back on your feet?	Don't worry, it's not as though I'm coming apart at the seams. It's the conversations we've been having. They dredged up these old memories, and they're... a burden.
🗣︎	What do you know about Cassiopeia I?	It has a breathable atmosphere, indigenous fauna and maybe a few abandoned mining outposts. Otherwise, it's not populated.
🗣︎	What are you hoping to find at your old campsite?	My shuttle should have the telemetry tracking data for the other shuttle aboard. It should give us an idea where... it went down. That's if scavengers haven't completely stripped my ship for parts.

"For that, we're going to have to head to MAST and see if we can get the information from my old "friend," Admiral Logan."

...	Player	Response	Reaction
	I'm sensing tension between you and Admiral Logan.	Your instincts are right on target.	Logan and I butted heads more than once during my time with the Navigator Corps. We've never seen eye-to-eye.
	Visiting MAST might stir up painful memories.	Unless you want to search every square kilometer of Cassiopeia I, that's our only option.	If we want the information, I'll just have to put my anger aside. I can do that, you know.
	You should let me handle Admiral Logan alone.	Trying to protect me from dealing with the bureaucrats? Don't bother. I know how to handle the bullshit.	Besides, as a former officer of the navy, I'll be lucky to get the information. You don't even stand a chance.
🗣︎	Who's Admiral Logan?	Head of the naval branch of the United Colonies. Pretty much runs the entire fleet. He's also a huge pain in the ass.

"Look, I hope this isn't asking too much. Last thing I want to do is drag you into some kind of personal crusade."

...	Player	Response
	[+Starborn?] I'm confident this journey will help you exorcise your demons.	I hope you're right, I really do.
▲	Crusades are my specialty.	*Laughs* ...Thanks, I really needed a laugh.
	Members of Constellation stick together.	That's why I need you by my side.
	Your well being is important to me.	That's... why I'm desperate for your help.

"Truth is, I'm scared. When I set foot on Cassiopeia, I don't know if I'll be able to handle what I find."

Delayed Reaction
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If I begin to fall apart, I'm going to need someone who can keep my spirits up.
If I begin to fall apart, I need someone I can trust to keep me in check.
If I begin to fall apart, I need someone I can trust to hold me together.

...	Player	Response	Reaction
	I'll have your back.	I know you will.	You've always been there when I've needed your help. Why you continue to support me, I'll never understand.
	I appreciate the confidence.	Well, you deserve it.	You've always been there when I've needed your help. Why you continue to support me, I'll never understand.
▲	You're too tough to fall apart.	*Chuckles* Oh yeah? Well, you haven't seen me behind closed doors.	Joking aside, you've always been there when I've needed your help. Why you continue to support me, I'll never understand.
🗣︎	What are you expecting to find on Cassiopeia?	Besides bad memories? I don't know. I'm trying not to think about it. Not yet.

...	Player	Response	Reaction
	It's what friends do for one another, Sarah.	You're absolutely right. They do.	I've been so busy searching the stars for answers, I've overlooked what's been in front of me all this time: true friendship.
▲	It's because I care what happens to you, Sarah.	I feel the same way about you.	I've been so busy searching the stars for answers, I've overlooked what's been in front of me all this time: true friendship.
	[Flirt] It's because I love you, Sarah.	I... I don't know what to say...	I've been so busy searching the stars for answers, I've overlooked what's been in front of me all this time: true love.

Delayed Reaction
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Something I've denied myself for far too long.
Something I've denied myself for far too long.
Something I've seriously considered sharing with you for a long time. I'm just... not ready. Not yet.

...	Player	Response
	Well, that ends today.	Yes, yes... you're absolutely right.
	You've been critical of yourself for far too long, Sarah.	You're right, I have.
	Don't start crying on me, now.	*Laughs* I won't, I won't...
🗣︎	What about Aja?	Traveling out here with you, I've discovered that friendships change by circumstance. I worked closely with Aja on long space voyages, so we became friendly. When she quit Constellation, the friendship ended. But I'm certain at this point, even if you and I were separated by a great distance, we'd never lose touch.

"Hey... um, anyway... I've taken up enough of your time. I know you have a lot to do. I really appreciate your offer to visit Cassiopeia."

"Hopefully, it'll bring me the closure that I've needed for far too long."