Dorothy: dialogue
Everything Dorothy says to you across 8 commissions, with every answer you can give, in the game's own words. Story commissions come first, in story order. Dorothy's page
Each conversation stays folded until you open it, so nothing gets spoiled by accident.
Pigeon Adoption
Story commission 10 of 53
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Dorothy
I see…I SEE.
Dorothy
Is that so? Hehe. How scandalous.
You
Can I help you, ma’am?
Dorothy
What a marvellous shop! The whole town is talking about it, you know. You’ve caused quite a stir.
Dorothy
But let me not be rude. My name is Dorothy Parker, and this is Judith, Montgomery, and Egbert.
You
Of course. You must also be host to spirits.
Dorothy
What?
Dorothy
Oh! Oh, I see where you have gone astray! Hah!
Dorothy
No, Judy, Monty, and Berty are my dear friends…and the finest pigeons in the county. They’re also incorrigible gossips, hehe.
You
Right.
Dorothy
Egbert is actually the reason I am here. He is considering whether to adopt you.
Dorothy
He says that you should feel honoured. Do you feel honoured?
You pick one answer:
- You
Uhhh…sure. Very honoured?
Dorothy
Good! Berty approves.
- You
The bird is considering whether to adopt me?
Dorothy
Yes.
YouThe bird told you that?
Dorothy
Yes.
YouAnd this is a normal thing for you?
Dorothy
Yes.
Dorothy
You do seem a little slow on the uptake, dear.
- You
I already have a cat, so…
Dorothy
That is regrettable. Berty requests that it be evicted from the premises immediately.
YouI am not evicting Buttons.
Dorothy
Berty says that this is also regrettable.
Dorothy
Berty will take this into consideration and endeavour to be brave in the face of adversity.
Dorothy
In any case, a pigeon would doubtless be of great help to you. If Berty adopts you, he would be prepared to deliver your correspondence.
Dorothy
If, for example, he sensed that a customer might have additional need of your services, he could alert you to their interest.
Dorothy
Of course, there would be no need to attend to ALL of this additional dressmaking! But making extra dresses for your favourite customers could deepen your relationships with them.
Dorothy
And Berty is sure it would be profitable too!
Dorothy
Anyway, these extra tasks wouldn’t expire, although I imagine customers could occasionally become temporarily unavailable for personal reasons.
Dorothy
Berty hopes that all makes sense. He also hopes that you are aware that pigeons require daily petting, and a diet of only the finest grains.
Dorothy
Right! Now, in order to make his decision, he would like to see your skills in action. So, while I’m here, how about a dress for little old me, hmm?
Dorothy
I’d like a warm, eclectic dress for feeding birds at the park. I find that many of my feathered friends appreciate a bit of sparkle — so if you could include a jewel or two, that would be grand. How does 400 sound?
You
Accept Commission
If the dress passes
Dorothy
Marvellous, marvellous!
Dorothy
I can’t wait to show the local flock. What do you think, Berty?
Dorothy
………
Dorothy
Fabulous! Berty has decided to go ahead with your adoption! He will accompany you from now on.
Dorothy
I suppose, that makes us birds of a feather, eh?
Dorothy
Because we both have pigeon friends?
Dorothy
Hee.
Dorothy
Oh! I almost forgot! Have you heard that Princess Sophie is missing?
You
What? A missing princess?
Dorothy
Very mysterious, isn’t it? She vanished from the castle just this week. Everyone’s talking about it.
Dorothy
You haven’t seen anything suspicious around here, have you? Anyone out of place? No? Ah well.
Dorothy
Tah-tah, dearie! Take good care of Berty!
If the dress fails
Dorothy
Eh.
Dorothy
You wing some, you lose some. Better luck next time.
Dorothy
What do you think, Berty?
Dorothy
………
Dorothy
Despite your shortcomings… Berty sees potential in you. He has decided to go ahead with your adoption!
Dorothy
You should count yourself fortunate, Dressmaker. Berty will accompany you from now on.
Dorothy
I suppose, that makes us birds of a feather, eh?
Dorothy
Because we both have pigeon friends?
Dorothy
Hee.
Dorothy
Oh! I almost forgot! Have you heard that Princess Sophie is missing?
You
What? A missing princess?
Dorothy
Very mysterious, isn’t it? She vanished from the castle just this week. Everyone’s talking about it.
Dorothy
You haven’t seen anything suspicious around here, have you? Anyone out of place? No? Ah well.
Dorothy
Tah-tah, dearie! Take good care of Berty!
Hedge Camouflage
Story commission 22 of 53
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When the commission arrives
Dorothy
Rise and shine, young Dressmaker! I come bearing gossip.
Dorothy
But first: Have you and Berty been getting along?
You
How DOES the bird know when customers want new dresses from me?
Dorothy
Oh, that’s just basic ESP. Extrasensory perception? All pigeons have it.
Dorothy
Very sophisticated animals.
Dorothy
……
If you answered I already have a cat, so…
in Pigeon Adoption
:
Dorothy
Berty says your conduct has been satisfactory, but he would like to re-table the motion for evicting the cat.
Otherwise:
Dorothy
Berty says your conduct has been satisfactory, but he would like table a motion for evicting the cat.
You
No.
Dorothy
Berty says that you should be advised that this may come up in future performance reviews.
Dorothy
But enough of that cattrap!
Dorothy
Claptrap? Claptrap. I digress.
Dorothy
I am here to gossip!
Dorothy
A little birdy told me that the princess is not only missing… she was kidnapped!
Dorothy
It’s a whole conspiracy.
Dorothy
Hee!
You
Why are you so happy about this? The princess is in trouble.
Dorothy
Because it’s interesting!
Dorothy
The public knows nothing about Princess Sophie. As is royal tradition, she wears a mask to all public appearances. We don’t even know what she looks like!
Dorothy
Her coronation is mere months away — but who knows what will happen to her now?
Dorothy
A mysterious young ruler, whisked away in the dead of night…nefarious forces…a ticking clock…
Dorothy
Heehee! You’ll tell me if you hear anything, won’t you, dearie?
Dorothy
Speaking of…
Dorothy
The Twillford Hedge Maze recently reopened to the public. And hedge mazes are famously popular amongst…
You
Children?
Dorothy
No, silly! They’re popular amongst people with secrets. People go to hedge mazes for rendezvous and trysts.
Dorothy
Which makes it the best place to do a bit of recreational snooping.
Dorothy
Be a dear, and make me a suitable dress? I am looking for camouflage, you see, so that I can eavesdrop unnoticed. This dress should be eclectic daywear, and should be floral — so I might be easily mistaken for a flowering shrub. What can you do with 350?
You
Accept Commission
If the dress passes
Dorothy
Excellent! I will blend right in.
Dorothy
You are very good at this, you know.
Dorothy
I’ll be sure to fill you in on the latest gossip after my maze mission.
Dorothy
It’s going to be such fun!
If the dress fails
Dorothy
What the flock?
Dorothy
Dearie, I don’t think this is quite it. Why don’t you give it another go?
You
As you wish.
The dress goes back on your table, so you can alter it.
Dorothy
You're a sweetie. Much appreciated.
You
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Precious Pigeon
Story commission 28 of 53
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Dorothy
Dressmaker!
Dorothy
I have SO much to tell you.
Dorothy
Hello there, Berty. You’re looking handsome as ever. Such a glossy plumage.
You
He is bankrupting me with his sunflower seed habit.
Dorothy
He would like to suggest that hardworking birds deserve treats. He would like to point out that the cat, who does nothing useful, is still fed thrice a day.
Dorothy
He wishes you to consider whether considerable savings might be made if you—
You
I’m not getting rid of Buttons.
Dorothy
Berty wishes you to know that your inflexibility is hurtful, but that he will nobly suffer on.
Dorothy
That’s the spirit, Berty.
Dorothy
Anyway, have you heard?
If the dress for Secret Gallery Visit
failed:
Dorothy
Prudence Mortimer was spotted lurking at an art exhibition. How curious! And she was dressed in a very peculiar manner...you wouldn't happen to know anything about that, now would you?"
Dorothy
What's more...
Dorothy
Duke Hassan is said to be planning to form an attachment.
Dorothy
He has been seen writing letters. Poems, even!
You
Perish the thought.
Dorothy
All the eligible ladies of Twillford are battling it out for his attention. It’s open warfare on the ballroom floor.
Dorothy
Such a hoot! I wonder who his heart is set upon.
Dorothy
Any theories?
You pick one answer:
- You
It has to be Prudence.
Dorothy
She certainly managed to get his attention, hah! A very forthright young lady.
- You
Fiona?
Dorothy
Dearie, Fiona is already married. I think the odds are poor that the duke would pursue that kind of scandal.
- You
Maybe Marie.
Dorothy
The new lady in town? Hmm. Her personality is certainly magnetic. I wonder…
Dorothy
Well! I suppose we will have to wait and see.
Dorothy
In the mean time, I’ll be competing in the annual Twillford Pet Show.
Dorothy
This year, I’ll be showing off young Montgomery here. He is a tad shy…but come show time, he’ll be ready to give the judges the full Monty! Isn’t that right, my pretty?
Dorothy
We’re sure to win!
Dorothy
I’ll require a new dress for the event, of course. I would like it to feature a variety of different patterned fabrics. Perhaps four? It should also be eclectic and tasselled. I can give you 350 for the job.
You
Accept Commission
If the dress passes
Dorothy
Lovely, lovely!
Dorothy
Why, I’ll look just like a quilted blanket. I think that will be most comforting for Monty. Help with his stage fright a bit.
Dorothy
Thank you for your efforts, Dressmaker.
If the dress fails
Dorothy
Fowl. Simply fowl.
Dorothy
I know you’re capable of better than this, Dressmaker. Do better next time.
Dressed Down
Story commission 36 of 53
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Dorothy
Ah, young love.
The game always plays this part, because it never saves your earlier answer. That is a bug in this version.
Dorothy
You were mistaken — the duke’s interest was in Marie.
Written for other earlier answers, but this version never plays them:
This part was written for a different earlier answer, but this version never plays it.
Dorothy
It was certainly not Fiona who caught the Duke’s eye, but Marie.
Otherwise:
Dorothy
You were right! It was Marie, after all.
Dorothy
Don’t she and the Duke make a wonderful couple?
Dorothy
And what a beautiful wedding!
Dorothy
What a beautiful wedding, ah yes…but what a shame…
Dorothy
That one of the guests dressed like a—
Dorothy
Hmm. Actually, let me not say.
You
Good afternoon, Dorothy. Can I help you?
Dorothy
You were responsible for Prudence Mortimer’s dress, weren’t you? She is one of your most regular clients, I hear.
You
Would you like to commission a dress?
Dorothy
It was quite the display! One wonders what she was thinking. A little vulgar, given the occasion. Dressing like that to a wedding!
You
Do you want a dress or not?
Dorothy
And now people are saying that Prudence’s brother is simply furious about the scandal. So embarrassing!
Dorothy
There’s all sorts of trouble in that household. I think Prudence might be—
You
I don’t think that Prudence’s personal life is any of your concern.
Dorothy
Oh?
Dorothy
Oh, you are angry with me.
Dorothy
I did not realise you were so fond of Prudence Mortimer. Most tend to find her rather abrasive.
Dorothy
My apologies, Dressmaker.
Dorothy
Let’s see, a dress…yes. Yes, I would quite like a new dress for…for…
Dorothy
………drat.
Dorothy
In all honesty, I only came here to talk to you. I don’t especially need any new clothing.
Dorothy
I just…like to talk.
Dorothy
Except now I’ve upset you. That was never my intention, prattling on like that. Oh, I’m so sorry.
You
It’s all right.
Dorothy
No, it isn’t. I struggle to help myself when it comes to gossip, but I shouldn’t have said all those things.
Dorothy
I always do this.
You
You’re fine, Dorothy. Really.
Dorothy
………
You
How about a nice new summer dress? Something elegant, featuring your favourite eclectic fabrics. You can offer me 350 for the job.
Dorothy
………
Dorothy
……I would like that very much.
You
Accept Commission
If the dress passes
Dorothy
Oh!
Dorothy
………
Dorothy
………
Dorothy
You are very kind, you know. So very kind.
Dorothy
I love this dress.
Dorothy
Thank you for…for all your work.
Dorothy
Goodbye for now.
If the dress fails
Dorothy
………
You
No, this isn’t quite right, is it? Let me take another look at it.
The dress goes back on your table, so you can alter it.
Gala Supporter
Story commission 43 of 53
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Dorothy
Good morning, Berty! And to you, Dressmaker.
Dorothy
Have you heard? Edith’s returning to the stage!
Dorothy
I am so tremendously proud. It’s not easy for her, getting back in front of a crowd. This gala will demand great courage.
Dorothy
It simply must go well!
Dorothy
You have to attend, you hear? And you must clap loudly.
You
I will clear my diary.
Dorothy
Good! Excellent! I’m hatching a plot to ensure she receives an encore.
Dorothy
Not that I think the Edith Swan will need any help, heh. She was born for the spotlight.
Dorothy
But it does mean I’ll need to get my glad rags on. Goodness, when was the last time I dressed fancy?
Dorothy
For Edith’s gala, would you make me a dress that is both eclectic and glamorous? It should be purple eveningwear, and feature trim. I can offer you 750.
You
Accept Commission
If the dress passes
Dorothy
Dazzling!
Dorothy
Oh, this shall be wonderful. It is fun to get extravagantly dressed-up every now and again.
Dorothy
Thank you very much, dearie.
Dorothy
By the way…
Dorothy
I’m not sure if you’re aware, but Priya Summer is apparently suffering from low spirits. Quite forlorn, I hear.
Dorothy
Almost as if…heart-broken.
Dorothy
But I shan’t speculate! I am trying to be a little less intrusive, you see.
Dorothy
I only mention Miss Summer so that, if she were to visit, you might be extra kind to her.
Dorothy
Your clients appreciate that, I’ve heard.
Dorothy
I know I do.
Dorothy
You take care now, dearie!
If the dress fails
Dorothy
Oh.
Dorothy
No, I’m sure it’s fine!
Dorothy
If anyone at the theatre asks, I can tell them I’m an actor in costume.
Dorothy
For the role of a…creature?
Dorothy
…with no sense of style.
Dorothy
Never mind, never mind.
Dorothy
By the way…
Dorothy
I’m not sure if you’re aware, but Priya Summer is apparently suffering from low spirits. Quite forlorn, I hear.
Dorothy
Almost as if…heart-broken.
Dorothy
But I shan’t speculate! I am trying to be a little less intrusive, you see.
Dorothy
I only mention Miss Summer so that, if she were to visit, you might be extra kind to her.
Dorothy
Your clients appreciate that, I’ve heard.
Dorothy
I know I do.
Dorothy
You take care now, dearie!
Extraterrestrial Entreaty
Pigeon commission
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Dorothy
Shhh.
You
Good afternoon, Dorothy.
Dorothy
SHHHHHH!
Dorothy
I think they’re listening in.
You
Normally, you are the one listening in.
Dorothy
We must develop a secret language to communicate. A code! Perhaps different birdcalls—
You
Maybe you could be a cuckoo.
Dorothy
—so that they don’t understand us.
Dorothy
………
Dorothy
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You
You want me to ask who ‘they’ are, don’t you?
Dorothy
Extraterrestrial entities!
You
Right. Should have guessed.
Dorothy
Fiona has noticed strange phenomena on her farm. Trampled grasses. Circular patterns of flattened vegetation. Uneasiness amongst her animals.
Dorothy
Something is afoot. Something…unearthly.
Dorothy
It’s so exciting! Maybe someone will get <dangle>abducted!</dangle>
Dorothy
I’d like to make myself a more obvious target.
You
You want to get picked up by an extraterrestrial?
Dorothy
Doesn’t it sound fun? I’m sure they would put me back afterwards.
Dorothy
To appeal to as broad an extraterrestrial audience as possible, I would like you to make me an unusual dress. It should feature a great array of different fabric types. Shall we say…all of them? That’s silk, linen, cotton, lace, sequin, velvet, and wool, please. I’ll give you 750.
You
Accept Commission
If the dress passes
Dorothy
How tremendously…alien.
Dorothy
This will surely work! Heehee!
Dorothy
To the stars!
Dorothy
Thank you, dearie!
If the dress fails
Dorothy
I am not sure how you could have misunderstood such a straightforward brief, Dressmaker.
Dorothy
Unless…
Dorothy
!
Dorothy
Could you be…an imposter?!
Dorothy
I’ll be watching you, Dressmaker.
Detective Dorothy
Pigeon commission
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Dorothy
You know, I think I was born to the wrong age.
You
Good morning, Dorothy.
Dorothy
In our sad age, people say that I am ‘nosy’ or ‘intrusive’ or ‘trespassing on private property.’
Dorothy
In the future, I feel such restrictive, close-minded views will be recognised as unjust.
Dorothy
Why, in a century’s time, perhaps I would even be celebrated for my skills.
Dorothy
Future generations will hear of a woman with my intelligence gathering capabilities, and say to each other: “What a cruel and foolish society, to condemn such brilliance. For shame!”
Dorothy
Imagine! Imagine, I could resolve criminal mysteries by following clues and employing deductive brilliance.
Dorothy
I could wear a dashing hat, scholarly spectacles, and a dark coat.
Dorothy
Perhaps you could make part of this dream a reality. Would you make me a woollen dress that is gothic and professional? I can offer you 750.
You
Accept Commission
If the dress passes
Dorothy
What a vision!
Dorothy
Oh, it is just the thing, dearie.
Dorothy
Thank you so much!
If the dress fails
Dorothy
………
Dorothy
Then again…maybe I am better off in this age.
Dorothy
If the future of fashion is to look like this.
A gift for Dorothy
Gift commission
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If the gift gets the best result
Dorothy
Magnificent! Oh, but I adore the brooch. I’ll be the talk of the town in this dress, just you wait and see!
If the gift is a success
Dorothy
For me? Why, that’s very kind of you. I might not wear this dress every day, but it’s charming nonetheless.
If the gift fails
Dorothy
Dearie…no.
Other clients
Rose
· Prudence
· Priya
· Marie
· Edith
· Fiona
· Alice
· Vivian
· Adora