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Alice: dialogue

Everything Alice says to you across 9 commissions, with every answer you can give, in the game's own words. Story commissions come first, in story order. Alice's page

Each conversation stays folded until you open it, so nothing gets spoiled by accident.

Studious Motivation Story commission 7 of 53

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AlicePray tell, kind stranger, is this the emporium of velvet and silk?

You pick one answer:

  • YouHark! Yet another strange woman!
    Alice’Ware thee — such rudeness will rouse the spirits.
    AliceIn fact, I fear they may already be—
  • YouI…think so?
    AliceThat is well! I will make my request swiftly, else I fear our conversation shall be interrupt—
  • YouAn Emporium of Velvet and Silk? Sounds like a novel about a young woman with mystical cloth-based powers.
    AliceThis…intrigues. Tell me more of this novel.
    YouWell, I imagine the young woman thinks of herself as ‘plain,’ but all descriptions indicate she’s drop-dead gorgeous.
    AliceA modest soul.
    YouShe has the forbidden ability to draw upon the Weave, which is a nebulously described magical tapestry. This allows her to manipulate time itself.
    AliceFascinating!
    YouEvil forces seek to capture her! But she finds herself protected by a brooding man with a dark past.
    Alice…and he is handsome, you say?
    YouThe pair are irresistibly drawn to one another—
    AliceYes, yes!
    You—only for it to be revealed that the young man is destined to betray the innocent woman—
    AliceNo!
    You—unless the power of true love and time travel can avert their tragic fate.
    AliceIt must! It positively must! I feel most strongly—
AliceWEEP, WORM, FOR THE END OF DAYS IS NIGH.
AliceALL SHALL SUCCUMB TO THE ENDLESS NIGHT.
Alice………
AliceMy apologies.
AliceWHYFORE DO THY APOLOGISE, PUNY VESSEL? WE SHALL LAY WASTE TO THIS ESTABLISHMENT SHORTLY.
AliceCOWER, CLOTH VENDOR! COWER!
YouAre you all right?
AliceYes, thank you. That is merely Kroq — you need not heed him. He inevitably grows excitable in new company.
AliceMERELY KROQ? MERELY KROQ???
AliceI AM THE HARBINGER OF DOOM, THE RED SKY WARNING ABOVE—
AliceBe silent, vile fiend! You shall not disturb the peace of my charge with your dire pronouncements.
AliceBlessed vessel, sweet maiden, I will guard you against this foul influence.
AliceThank you, Selafie, but that truly is not necessary.
YouThere’s uh, another one in there?
AliceSelafie the Virtuous. She possesses moderately better manners.
YouSo, you have two…friends…?
AliceOh no, I rather lack friends. It is difficult for me to form relationships, you see — people are often frightened of me.
AliceBut I am host to two spirits!
AliceThis is rather beside my purpose, however. I would fain purchase a dress from you.
AliceMy studies have met a dead end, and I must profess that I am frustrated. A new dress might revive my spirits.
AliceThat is, my scholarly motivations. My other spirits…do not require additional stimulation.
AlicePlease would you make me a garment that is gothic and romantic? It should feature elements of lace.
YouAccept Commission

If the dress passes

AliceMost pleasing work! I am satisfied with this new servant.
Alice……
AliceI am grateful for your efforts, kind stranger.
AliceIN THIS DRESS, WE SHALL SLAY. BLOODSHED IS NIGH.
Alice Quiet, both of you! I am trying to make a friend, and they shall think me strange!
AliceI have shamed my lady. I must be punished for this transgression.
AliceI SHALL ALSO REFRAIN FROM UNLEASHING THE DREAD HOUNDS.
AliceI must go! Farewell!

If the dress fails

AliceDo you seek to insult my fair charge? This shall not stand! This villainy demands an answer!
AliceWe spoke about this, Selafie. Less gallantry, if you please.
AliceARE WE FIGHTING THE CLOTH VENDOR? PLEASE SAY WE ARE FIGHTING THE CLOTH VENDOR.
Alice…farewell, Dressmaker.

Spirited Exercise Story commission 13 of 53

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AliceGood tidings upon you, gracious Dressmaker.
AliceI hope no harm has befallen you in my absence.

You pick one answer:

  • YouI’ve poked myself with sewing needles more than once.
  • YouSewing pieces together is causing me to develop a repetitive strain injury.
  • YouPlacing all these accessories is playing havoc with my eyes.
Alice’Tis noble, how you suffer for your art.
AliceMORE SUFFERING!
AliceYour strength in the face of adversity is a beacon in the darkness. Would that I were more like you…but alas, I have always suffered from an innate frailty.
AliceIn my youth, the other children at the orphanage teased me for it.
AliceI shall make the wretched whelps rue the day they set their barbed words at my most beloved vessel.
AliceHEAR, HEAR! WHERE ARE OUR ENEMIES?
Alice Both of you, shush!
AliceAhem.
AliceI recently received some sage advice from one of the ladies of the town, and I believe it might aid in enhancing my strength.
AliceShe suggested, with singular passion, that I should ‘exercise my demons.’ Apparently, this would make me more inclined to ‘behave like a normal woman.’
AliceThe Twillford Women’s Sporting Day Contest fast approaches. What a fortuitous opportunity to make good on the lady’s suggestion!
You‘Exercise your demons?’
AliceIs physical activity not beneficial to the spirits? I believe it may relieve mine of excess energy, making them more pliant and agreeable.
AliceWhat a kind lady, to furnish me with this advice.
AliceI shall need a dress suitable for exertion. Would you provide me with something that is cute, cool, and gothic? Something in which one might flee across a misted moor, perhaps.
AliceI would be glad to offer you 400 for this task.
YouAccept Commission

If the dress passes

AliceGLORIOUS! WE SHALL RAIN TERROR UPON THE COMPETITION.
AliceNONE SHALL REMAIN!
AliceYes, we shall exert ourselves, shan’t we, Kroq?
AliceAnd then, perhaps, you might feel inclined towards taking a long nap.

If you answered An Emporium of Velvet and Silk? Sounds like a novel about a young woman with mystical cloth-based powers. in Studious Motivation:

AliceAnd then, perchance, the good dressmaker may have the opportunity to expound further upon An Emporium of Velvet and Silk without interruption.
AliceThank you, Dressmaker!

If the dress fails

AliceIT IS UGLY.
AliceHOW SHALL I MAKE YOU KNOW DESPAIR, CLOTH VENDOR? LET ME COUNT THE WAYS.
Alice…………
AliceI fear this will not have the desired effect. How… dispiriting.

Love Labyrinth Story commission 21 of 53

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AliceDo you believe in love after life?

You pick one answer:

  • YouI really don’t think you’re strong enough, no.
    AliceA difficult revelation, but I shall endeavour to be brave in the face of my manifest inadequacy.
  • YouWhy not? Sure.
    AliceThis is sweet music unto mine ears!
    AliceThat is to say: unto my mistress’ ears. Which I also use to hear.
  • You…where is this going, Selafie?
    AliceI am merely curious as to the opinion of a common mortal.
    YouIf you have feelings for me…
    AliceFie! For you?
    YouYou don’t like me?
    AliceI…I bear the servant of my mistress no especial animosity.
    YouMaybe I’m too good for you.
    AliceO-oh.
AliceMy sincere apologies for Selafie’s invasive questions.
AliceThe topic of love has been riling up my spirits of late.
AliceA vision came to me, you see. A portentous dream.
AliceIT LACKED THE SCREAMS OF THE DAMNED AND WAS THUS VERY BORING.
AliceBe quiet, Kroq. In my vision, I sensed the presence of my one true love. Such yearning came over me!
AliceMy love’s identity was shrouded in the mists of dreaming, but they communicated that they were lost.
AliceI must find them!
AliceThe most noble of quests for the most pure-hearted of maidens!
AliceI thought on this matter until late in the night — where might my love be lost? But the answer was before me all along.
AliceThe Twillford hedge maze!
AliceSurely, there could be no more obvious location for one to be lost?
AliceI must hasten to find my love. I can scarcely contain my ardour.

If you answered An Emporium of Velvet and Silk? Sounds like a novel about a young woman with mystical cloth-based powers. in Studious Motivation:

AliceDoubtless, this is akin to the thrill that the maiden in An Emporium of Velvet and Silk experienced.
AliceWill you design for my purposes a dress that is gothic, cute, and romantic? White would be an auspicious colour for our meeting. And this dress need not be warm — I have never felt the cold.
AliceI offer you 300 in service of this task.
YouAccept Commission

If the dress passes

AliceOh, I shall fall into rhapsody.
AliceMy love will surely know me in this dress.
AliceThank you, Dressmaker!

If the dress fails

AliceI SHALL EXPIRE FROM BOREDOM.
AliceWait, another misted vision comes to me now.
AliceMy love…do not flee from me…
Alice’Tis but a dress!

Parental Guidance Story commission 31 of 53

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AliceAs was foretold, I have returned.
YouI see so.
AliceI failed to find my one true love in a hedge maze.
YouMaybe next time?
AliceI have also failed to make any new friends, despite exercising my demons most conscientiously.
AliceI have developed quite prodigious musculature.
AliceTHIS STRENGTH WILL AID US IN CRUSHING THE WEAK, AND BRINGING FORTH OUR REIGN OF ETERNAL DARKNESS.
AliceAND IN LIFTING MODERATELY HEAVY OBJECTS.
AliceYes, thank you, Kroq.
AliceIn any case, I have determined that there must be a flaw in my stratagems.
AliceOr else…or else…
Alice…………
YouOr else?
AliceOr else… I am the flaw.
YouNo, I don’t think that’s it.
Alice…………
AliceYou are kind-hearted.
AliceWhat I require is further guidance. After all, Kroq and Selafie cannot be expected to possess all the wisdom of the immaterial world.
AliceI am inadequate in aiding my mistress. My shame is boundless.
AliceDo not fall into despair, Selafie. I greatly appreciate your efforts, but you cannot hold yourself accountable for all my personal failures.
AliceI am resolved to conduct a séance, and to call upon the wisdom of the Great Beyond. The Lady Vivian has agreed to assist me in this undertaking.
AliceI am going to attempt to talk to my parents.
YouOh.
AliceThey passed when I was but a child. Yet who better to furnish me with advice? I hear that most people turn to their mothers or fathers when in need.
AliceMine departed too soon. I will recall them.
AliceI must be properly attired for this task. Please make me a dress that is gothic and elaborate, and which will shine by candlelight — perhaps gems will aid in this regard? I would also favour the inclusion of lace.
AliceI can offer you 500.
YouAccept Commission

If the dress passes

AliceThis is suited to our purposes.
AliceI am in agreement. It is most lovely.
AliceI hope—nay, I trust—my parents will approve of this dress too.
AliceAnd of me.
AliceThank you, kind Dressmaker!

If the dress fails

AliceUnacceptable!
AliceMy sweet mistress only wished to look fine for her mother and father.
AliceYou have done her wrong, cad.
AliceSelafie!
AlicePay my spirits no heed, Dressmaker.
AliceNO, PAY ME LOTS OF HEED.
AliceDO THE SHINY DRESS AGAIN, OR ENCOUNTER UNFATHOMABLE VIOLENCE.
YouUnderstood, Kroq.

The dress goes back on your table, so you can alter it.

AliceTHAT IS THE SPIRIT, WORM.
YouAlter Commission

Raven Rising Story commission 40 of 53

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AliceWEEP! WEEP IN THE FACE OF YOUR DEMISE, CLOTH VENDOR!
YouGood morning, Alice and Associates.
AliceFair tidings, most useful and cordial servant of my Lady.
AliceGood day to you, Dressmaker.
YouHow was the séance?
AliceTwas mysterious and profound, as is the nature of all communions with the immaterial world.
AliceThe lady Vivian was wise and gracious. Of my mistress’ parents, we saw no evidence.
AliceWE WERE GHOSTED.
AliceThank you, Kroq.
AliceIt is true — I did not perceive the presence of my parents at the séance, but…perhaps that is well. I would fain picture them peacefully at rest than reluctantly roused in the service of my social ambitions.
AliceDwelling on the matter, I have concluded that my solitude is not some abyssal deformity of spirit, but rather a reflection of my underlying nature.
AliceI love the mists, and the moon at night. I love the quiet, the dark, and the mysterious. I enjoy my own company.
AliceDid I truly yearn for the company of others? Or did I simply desire to conform — to convince myself that I am ‘normal?’
AliceMy strangeness is innate and natural. It deserves neither purging nor exorcism nor diminishment.
AliceIf I am to form relationships with other people, I would like to do so as my authentic self.
AliceAnd until then, I can hardly be lonely, for I am never truly alone.
AliceTREMBLE, FOR I AM PRESENT AT THE BEGINNING AND END OF ALL THINGS.
AliceI will always watch over sweet Alice.
YouAnd there’s me.
Alice…………
AliceOh, that’s so…yes.
AliceYes. There is you! Most kind and patient, most generous and amusing.
AliceMy…friend.
AliceI fear I will grow overwrought. Let me request a boon, dear friend of mine.
AliceI have decided to attend the Summer Ball, to greet this beautiful world in the fullness of myself. It is a costumed event, and I wish to attend as a raven.
AliceMy dress must be gothic, glamorous, elegant eveningwear. Naturally, it should be black, but with accents of blue or green, as seen in the sheen of a raven’s feather. Will you enter into my bargain for 750?
YouAccept Commission

If the dress passes

AliceCAW! CAW!
AliceOh, I shall be the most agreeable of all winged creatures. What a remarkable dress!
AliceIn this glittering gown, I shall soar.
AliceLet us go, everyone! To the ball!
AliceCAW!
AliceCaw!
AliceGoodbye, dear friend!

If the dress fails

AliceALICE?
AliceALICE, DO YOU STILL WISH TO BEFRIEND THE CLOTH VENDOR?
AliceIT IS NOT TOO LATE FOR BRIMSTONE AND HELLFIRE, ALICE.
AliceFind your peace, Kroq.
AliceKind Dressmaker...may I trouble you to reconsider this dress?
YouIt is no trouble. Let me see what I can do.

The dress goes back on your table, so you can alter it.

AliceI shall be counting upon you!
YouAlter Commission

Selafie's Wish Pigeon commission

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AliceGood day to you, gentle Dressmaker.
AliceI am here upon an unusual errand.
AliceGo ahead, Selafie.
AliceWorthy vassal of my sweet lady, I have need of your services.
YouWhat can I do for you, Selafie?
AliceMy mistress, in her infinite kindness, will permit me to purchase your wares.
AliceFor mine own enjoyment.
AliceYou are doing well, Selafie.
AliceAre you quite sure, my good lady? I feel as though I am making a poor impression.
AliceThat is not so! Tell the nice dressmaker about the dress you want.
AliceAmiable servant, I will now tell you of my particular requirements for this dress.
AliceA-hem.
AliceSew for me a gown that is cute, playful, and romantic. It must be a blushing shade of pink, and feature bountiful ruffles and bows!
AliceSee to it, and I shall furnish you with 500.
AliceWell done!
AliceThank you, oh kindest of vessels.
YouAccept Commission

If the dress passes

AliceAdorable!!
Alice………………
AliceI beg your pardon, servant. I meant only to say that your work is most satisfactory. Well done.
AliceLook, Alice! Is this ensemble not delightfully cute? Shall I not look positively adorable?
AliceNone shall be as sweet as you, dear Selafie.
AliceFare thee well!
AliceI hope you have the most wonderful day!

If the dress fails

AliceLamentable.
AliceMy dreams of cuteness lie in tatters. I am bereft.
AliceFare thee well.

Kroq's Wish Pigeon commission

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AliceMAKE ME A DRESS OR SUFFER THE CONSEQUENCES.
AliceNo! Bad Kroq!
AliceMY TIME OF ASCENDANCE HAS ARRIVED. NONE SHALL BE SPARED!
AliceAND YOU ALLOWED SELAFIE TO BUY A DRESS, SO IT IS MY TURN.
YouHello, Kroq.
AliceHELLO, FEEBLE MORTAL.
AliceI truly regret the inconvenience, Dressmaker.
AliceMY POWER GROWS. COWER, COWER BEFORE MY TERRIBLE MIGHT.
AliceHe has been impossible ever since I permitted Selafie to commission a dress.
AliceDARK JUSTICE SHALL BE SERVED.
AliceI DEMAND A DRESS FIT FOR WORLD DOMINATION. IT MUST BE ELABORATE, GLAMOROUS, GOTH, AND RISQUE. I WANT IT IN RED AND BLACK VELVET. I WANT IT NOW.
AlicePray, if I give you 500, will you indulge the fancy of my spirit? I fear nothing else shall satisfy him, and he is terribly loud.
YouAccept Commission

If the dress passes

AliceTHIS IS PLEASING TO THE FORCES OF DARKNESS.
AliceOh, thank goodness.
AliceI WILL PERMIT YOU TO ASSIST ME IN ACCOMPLISHING MY DASTARDLY AMBITIONS, CLOTH VENDOR.
AliceI WILL, IN FACT, REQUIRE AN ENTIRE WARDROBE.
AliceNo, you shall verily not. We shall be leaving now.
AliceBUT ALICE, WHAT ABOUT MY ACCURSED SCHEEEEEMMMMMES?
AliceThank you for your services, Dressmaker.

If the dress fails

AliceWHAT IS THIS?
AliceI HATE IT.
AliceWHAT IS THE POINT OF BEING EVIL IF I CAN’T EVEN WEAR A GLORIOUS AND TERRIFYING DRESS?
AliceALICE, I WANT TO GO HOME.
Alice………
AliceI think you made him cry, Dressmaker.
AlicePlease excuse us.

Spirit of Compromise Pigeon commission

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AliceDearest dressmaker, I fear that I suffer from a predicament.
AliceVIOLENCE MAY BE THE ANSWER.
AliceSilence, toad! Do not test my patience further.
AliceALICE! ALICE, SELAFIE CALLED ME A TOAD!
AliceOh, I shall call you worse, fiend! Cease your impertinence; you know full well that it is MY turn.
AliceEVIL DOES NOT BELIEVE IN ‘TURNS.’
AliceHush now, both of you.
YouHello, Alice. How have you been faring?
AliceMy spirits’ raucous outbursts belie my feelings — I am exceedingly well. Surpassingly well!
AliceSince the revelry of the Summer Ball, I have received a number of invitations to take tea with other young ladies.
AliceMany of these women share my fascination with the occult and profound. There has even been talk of a tour of local mausoleums and graveyards!
AliceCould a more thrilling enterprise be conceived of? Oh, I can scarcely contain my delight.
YouIt sounds like you are making new friends.
AliceDo you believe so? Oh, I dearly, dearly hope that is true. These women are most admirable and accomplished.
AliceHowever, this brings me to my predicament…Selafie and Kroq also wish to make a fine impression upon these ladies.
AliceThey simply possess…different notions on how best to accomplish this.
AliceA cute and playful dress would best serve our interests.
AliceNO! NO!!!
AliceWE MUST INSTIL TERROR IN THEIR HEARTS.
AliceTHE DRESS MUST BE RISQUE AND GOTH.
Alice…I ardently wish for both my spirits to be happy. This may be a daunting task, and I hesitate to request it of you, but…
AliceWould you be willing to create a garment that is both cute and risqué, and both goth and playful? For myself, I would also wish it to be romantic. A culmination of all our spirits, as it were. Should you accept the task, I will furnish you with 500.
YouAccept Commission

If the dress passes

AliceI did not think it possible, and yet…
AliceIT IS APPROPRIATELY TERRIFYING!
AliceIt is perfectly sweet!
AliceYou are a wonder, Dressmaker. It is such a privilege to call you ‘friend.’

If the dress fails

AliceWHY IS IT THAT COLOUR? DID YOU MEAN IT TO BE THAT COLOUR?
Alice…hideous.
Alice…………
Alice’Twas a most challenging commission, I will own.
AliceDisappointment was perhaps inevitable.

A gift for Alice Gift commission

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AliceI…I am moved beyond words. Dressmaker, do you truly mean to furnish me with this beautiful gown?
AliceIt is wondrous. I shall cherish it as the gift of a beloved friend.

If the gift is a success

AliceThis dress is suitable for my sweet lady’s wardrobe, if somewhat uninspired.

If the gift fails

AliceIS THIS A DRESS? IT DOES NOT LOOK LIKE A DRESS. REMOVE IT FROM OUR SIGHT.

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