Hassian: Dialogue: Daily

Chat

Hassian
Have you seen my Plumehound, Tau?
He's much more than a pet to me.
He's my dear friend and companion.
Please alert me if you see him the forest.
I wouldn't want any harm to come to him.

Hassian
I'm aware you think I dislike your people.
That's not entirely accurate.
The truth is I don't KNOW your people.
And anything I don't know is a potential threat.

Hassian
Have you ever wondered how a small stream is capable of shaping a mountain given enough time?
Nothing is truly permanent, except impermanence.

Hassian
Today has been an adequate day.
I was able to hunt enough food to provide dinner for myself and my mother.
And the pelts should fetch a fair price in Bahari.

Hassian
What do I like to do for fun?
...I like to be left alone with my thoughts.
I find myself to be all the company I need.
Perhaps you should learn to become more comfortable with solitude yourself.

Hassian
If you are seeking Sernuk, I would look for them in the meadow.
They enjoy grazing on the tall grass.

Hassian
I saw you strike a Sernuk the other day. Congratulations!
Just be sure to find a good use for the horns.
It takes over fifty years for a sernuk to grow horns like that.
You wouldn’t want them to go to waste.

Hassian
Today is a good day to be outdoors.
The sounds of Palia are very much alive.

Hassian
As a child living on the plains, I actually thought the world ended at the Kilima mountains.
And here I am on the other side of them… it’s funny how much bigger the world seems after you grow up.

Hassian
You know I never wanted much out of life.
Just a purpose, a hearth to call my own, and… someone to share those things with.
I sometimes wonder why that is so hard to find.

Hassian
You know, growing up I never really belonged to a village.
My people went wherever the hunt was best.
So, there’s not really a “place” for me to miss. But I do sort of miss the lack of a place… if that makes sense.
Sometimes I resent being tied down.

Hassian
Care to join me for a game of cards?
I find games of strategy help keep my mind sharp.

Hassian
I like spending time at the lake...
...it’s very quiet here.
Usually.

At a Low(er) Hunting Level

Hassian
I could teach you to make a better bow...
...but you'll need to get a handle on that one first.

Hassian
If you're looking for a Chapaa, I would try searching in the forest.
Chapaa are burrowing creatures that make their homes in the base of trees.

Hassian
...
If I wanted you to know my thoughts, wouldn't I have already told them to you?

Hassian
If you ever see a Kitsuu, do not make the mistake of trying to hunt it.
Kitsuu are sacred animals in Palia.
They are meant only to interact with us as companions and friends, not food!

Hassian
They say there is a creature that stalks the Elderwood beyond Bahari.
I actually had it in my sights once...
...but there was something about it that made me unable to loosen my arrow.
Its eyes seemed familiar somehow.

Hassian
Admiring my bow, are you?
My mother makes the finest blades and bows this side of the Kilima mountains.
I'm lucky that what she lacks in maternal instinct, she makes up for in professional talent.

Hassian
I wish to talk to you about...serious matters, but I fear you will turn our conversation into another one of your jokes.

Hassian
Excuse me if I appear surly.
I didn't get much sleep last night as I slept indoors.
I greatly prefer to sleep under the stars when possible.

Hassian
Would you like some leftover chapaa stew?
It is disrespectful to let any part of an animal go to waste.

Hassian
As much as I will miss the forest, I will have to accept my duty as a Blacksmith after my mother passes.
For the time being though, I do prefer to use weapons rather than make them.

Hassian
I have to do most of my Hunting in the mornings since my evenings are spent apprenticing with my mother.
As a proper Majiri, I must do my duty as a son.

Hassian
Is it cold outside?
I hadn't noticed.
I've trained myself so I no longer feel the cold.

Hassian
Please ignore my mother when she makes a fuss over me.
Parents can be quite embarrassing...

Hassian
Hunting is all about understanding nature's balance and respecting its boundaries. Too much or too little, both can be just as devastating.

Hassian
Mama speaks highly of you.
You have no idea how much that means to me.
Taking time to get to know my family tells me you take our bond seriously.
The feeling is mutual.

Hassian
Nuroo wrote to me the other day. Before he left Kilima, he was one of my closest friends.
Perhaps one day he will visit and bring his daughter. I would like to meet her.

Hassian asks The Player Questions

Hassian
I find myself lost in thought this evening.
Do you ever find yourself in a place you fear you don't belong?

(Player)
Can't say I have.
Hassian
You're lucky then.
To tell you the truth, part of the reason I've been so hard on you is that I've never felt truly at home in this valley.

(Player)
Yes, here.
Hassian
I apologize if I exacerbated those feelings.
I know what it can be like to feel you're on the outside.

Specific Time

In the Morning

Hassian
Do you hear that chirping?
It's the mating call of the Silverwing.
You're lucky to hear it. Their mating season is only two weeks out of the year.

In the Evening

Hassian
Evening is beautiful, but it's also a primary time for predators.
I would be careful if I were you.

Hassian
It's tough to pick just one favorite constellation.
But if I had to it would probably be the Smiling Kitsuu.
See, you can see her horns right there above her big floppy ears.

Hassian
The stars are beautiful this time of the evening.
And they tell more than a few good stories if you know what you're looking for....

Late evening

Hassian
If you'll excuse me, I was actually about to retire for the night.
I have a busy day planned tomorrow.

Hassian
If I were a less disciplined man, I'd be happy to stay up all night stargazing with you.
But alas, I have to get some rest. It's the early ogopuu that catches the oyster.

Hassian
As a hunter, I must rise with the sun.
All the most desirable prey awaken at dawn.

Hassian
Please leave me be.
No respectable Palian should be awake at this hour.

Specific Location

On the Hideaway Bluffs docks in the Morning

Hassian
Shhh...step quietly.
I am serching for a Proudhorned Sernuk.
Their pelts fetch quite a bit of money in Bahari

At Hassian's Grove

Hassian
Apologies if my home is a bit spartan for your taste.
My mother and I both know a house is nothing more than shelter.
So there's no need to make a big fuss over it.

Hassian
Being awakened at this hour will make it difficult for me to rise with the dawn.
Please leave.

At the Tavern

Hassian
Auni's got the upper hand for now, but I still may have some tricks up my sleeve.

Friendship Level 3-5

Friendship Level 3

Hassian
I enjoy spending time in the tavern, but I make a point not to lose myself in drink.
Indulging in vices weakens even the sharpest mind.

Hassian
I didn't have a brother growing up, so I've been trying to be that for Auni. I know he has Nai'o... but who says Auni can only have one?
Auni is a good kid. He just needs a little validation and some companionship to grow into the Majiri he is meant to be.

Friendship Level 4

Hassian
My momma and I used to stargaze every night. She would often tell me that if I ever lost my way, all I needed to do was look to them.
I miss her.

Hassian
You know, I actually found myself thinking of you fondly in your absence.
It was an...odd...sensation.

Friendship Level 5

Hassian
I wanted to apologize to you. When we first met, I was inflexible.
I might have changed my mind about you, but I was unwilling to change the behaviors that caused the misunderstanding.
Thank you for helping me see that. I will... try not to judge others so quickly in the future.

Hassian
I have been acting rather... childishly, while thinking myself mature for it.
Distancing myself from mother. Judging others without knowing their story.
Lashing out with a poor attitude because I was scared to let anyone close.
Even admitting this would have caused me great pain in the past.
I appreciate you having the patience to let me realize what a fool I've been.

Hassian
I have been re-evaluating some of my past judgments. Do you think I have been harsh with Reth?

(Player)
Maybe a little.
Hassian
I see. I knew that he had abandoned the Path he'd declared, and assumed he must have been disloyal.
I did not ask him. I felt no need to. Nor did I consider perhaps he had another reason for his choice.
...Thank you for pointing out my foolishness.

(Player)
You were pretty mean!
Hassian
(TBA)

(Player)
Not really.
Hassian
(TBA)

(Player)
He's not a bad dude.
Hassian
I see. I knew that he had abandoned the Path he'd declared, and assumed he must have been disloyal.
I did not ask him. I felt no need to. Nor did I consider perhaps he had another reason for his choice.
...Thank you for pointing out my foolishness.

Hassian
As much as it pains me to admit it... I have been unfair to Tamala.

(Player)
She can be difficult.
Hassian
(TBA)

(Player)
She took advantage of you!
Hassian
What gave you that impression? She hurt me, yes, but I knew what I was getting into from the start.
Or... I should have. She made it explicit she was not looking for a deep relationship.
I foolishly thought I could change her mind.
Then, when she laughed in my face and ended things, I was angry at her. I felt... embarassed[sic].
And I missed her desperately.
I do not miss her now. I have moved on from those feelings. You've helped me with that.

(Player)
That must have REALLY hurt.
Hassian
Not as much as I would have previously thought.
Tamala made it explicit she was not looking for a deep relationship.
I foolishly thought I could change her mind.
Then, when she laughed in my face and ended things, I was angry at her. I felt... embarassed[sic].
And I missed her desperately.
I do not miss her now. I have moved on from those feelings. You've helped me with that.

(Player)
How so?
Hassian
(TBA)

Higher Friendship With Other Villagers

With Auni

Hassian
I see you have befriended Auni.
Keep an eye on the little guy, will you?
I caught him trying to run away last summer.
I get the feeling he doesn't feel altogether welcome here.

Associated with Quests

After Main Quest Prove Your Purpose

Hassian
I'm glad you passed your virtues test.
It's nice to see at least one Human in this village who wants to earn their keep.

Hassian
Lord Bahari has done his utmost to get on your good side.
I would be cautious around him. He seems quite skilled at getting what he wants.
At the moment, that appears to be you, for good or ill.

After Main Quest Cat's in the Cradle

Hassian
I can't tell you what it means to me that my family is finally whole again.
Thank you, truly.
From the bottom of my heart.

Hassian
Mama is different from how I remember her... and in many ways the same.
Strange how time and memory seem to flatten people. I will need to get to know her all over again.

After Found Item Quest The Secret Poet

Hassian
I'm working on a new poem. It's called "Two Worlds Collide". The subject, I hope, is obvious.

After Party to the Hunters

information Needed

Hassian
I am sorry I left so abruptly before. I just... needed some space from mama.
But I promise, I never need space from you.

Pin Reactions

Hassian's Pin [Self]

Hassian
You’re... wearing my pin. I’m truly honored to see you share my feelings.
I was nervous the whole thing would turn out to be one sided.

Any other pin
Dialogue can occur even if you're not romancing Hassian.

Hassian
I see your heart belongs to another.
I suppose I was foolish to think you'd reserve it exclusively for me.