Reth: Dialogue: Special

Unlocking Cooking Guild Recipes

After the Player reaches Cooking Level 2

Dear (Player),
Word on the street is that you've become quite the whiz with your campfire. Stop by the Inn when you have time. I have a little surprise for you.... I can teach you how to make more than just food! Soon you'll have your own stove, prep station, and my secret recipe for delicious vegetable soup.

Reth

Standard Stove Recipe and Prep Station Recipe at Cooking Level 2

Reth
So, you're becomeing quiet the campfire cook. But did you know you can cook things in other receptablces?
And not just because open flames can lead to unfortunate incidens where you accidentally burn down all your sister's freshly carved furniture.
Stoves are also needed in the fine art of crafting soup!
To make the perfect vegetable soup, you'll also need a prep station.
Those veggies aren't going to chop themselves after all, no matter how hard you wish they would.
... Oops, what was I talking about?
Oh! To help you along your cookinhg journey, I came up with some recipes for you.
Don't burn down your kitchen! It's hard to clean up after...

After the Player reaches Cooking Level 3

Dear (Player),
I was sitting around the Inn and thinking there was something I'd like to see more of. I couldn't quite put my finger on it, and then I realized the thing I was missing was your face. Whaddya say? You wanna come by the Inn? I've got some new recipes for ramen, and I can even show you how to make your own mixing station!

Reth

Ramen Recipe, Fish Tacos Recipe and Mixing Station Recipe at Cooking Level 3

Reth
I have to admit, I'm kinda digging how into cooking you've gotten.
It's great to have another culinary nerd in town who I can geek out over recipes with.
Speaking of recipes, I've got some new ones in stock!
...wait, am I putting myself out of business?

After the Player reaches Cooking Level 4

Dear (Player),
Sick of burning things on your stove? Ready to start burning things in new and exciting receptacles? Tish taught me how to build a new and improved oven, and I'd love to show you the recipe. Maybe I can teach you how to make a steak dinner for me afterwards.

Reth

Standard Oven Recipe, Steak Dinner Recipe, and Chapaa Asada Tacos Recipe at Cooking Level 4

Reth
So, are you ready to burn things in bigger and better receptables[sic]?
Then I've got just the recipe for you. It's a little family secret.
Go on, check out my stock. You know you want to.
I can't wait to see... and taste... what cook next!

After the Player reaches Cooking Level 5

Dear (Player),
Want to take your skills to the next level? Meet me at midnight in the oldest part of the forest and I'll share my secrets...or you could just meet me at the Inn during standard working hours. You know, whatever works for you. It's just a stir fry recipe.

Reth

Meaty Stir Fry Recipe and Crab Pot Pie Recipe at Cooking Level 5

Reth
Y'know, you've actuallyl become a pretty good chef.
Of course, you've got me as your mentor.
And as your illustrious mentor, I've got a new recipe for you to try out! Go on, take a look.
Try not to burn that without me!

After the Player reaches Cooking Level 6

Dear (Player),
I just whipped up a new recipe I think you're REALLY gonna like. Stop by the Inn and I'll show you how berry pie is done.

Reth

Soon Tofu Recipe, Blueberry Pie Recipe and Shepp's Pie Recipe at Cooking Level 6

Reth
I'm... berry... into your cooking! Get it? Badruu taught me that one.
Oh wait, I haven't shown you the new recipe yet.
Get it now?

After the Player reaches Cooking Level 7

Dear (Player),
In the mood for something sweet? Stop by the Inn to learn how to up your cooking game. Wait... is fried rice supposed to be sweet?

Reth

Veggie Fried Rice Recipe and Phoenixfire Relleno Recipe at Cooking Level 7

Reth
Well done on youre cooking!
I mean "well done" like... you did good. Not.. you get it.
Uh, anyway... looking for a new recipe?
Enjoy, it's delicious!

After the Player reaches Cooking Level 8

Dear (Player),
Looking to spice things up? Stop by and I'll let you know how to make the hottest Chapaa Masala in town. I have have more than one idea...

Reth

Pumpkin Stew Recipe, Chapaa Masala Recipe, and Spicy Stir Fry Recipe after Cooking Level 8

Reth
You're a real pro in the kitchen. I heard you even clean your dishes after cooking.
Why don't you take a look at this new recipe? It's not soup, but it's tasty.
I wonder... do you think I could turn that recipe into a soup? Hmmm...

After the Player reaches Cooking Level 9

Dear (Player),
Are you ready for the greatest challenge of your culinary career? If not, DON'T come find me at the Inn. Making celebration cake isn't for the faint of heart.

Reth

Chili Oil Dumplings Recipe and Celebration Cake Recipe after Cooking Level 9

Reth
I don't know about the void you came from, but here we take our cake making seriously.
Like, really, seriously...
Like years of apprenticeship training seriously...
But I'm gonna go out on a limb and say I think you can handle it.
Pick up the recipe and prove me right! Or wrong. Either way, cake!
Don't forget the frosting!

After the Player reaches Cooking Level 10

Dear (Player),
So, I don't want to make it weird, but I'm, like, really really proud of you and how far you've come as a chef. Ugh, there, you even got it in writing! Anyways, if you want to stop by, I've got something exciting for you. So long as you promise not to acknowledge this letter in any way, shape, or form when you come in. In fact, it's probably best for everyone if you burn this after reading.

Reth

Access to the Cooking Guild Store Cooking Level 10

Reth
Oh man. This really brings a tear to my eye...
If you asked me when you first came stumbling out of the spiraling void if you had what it took, I woulda been like "who are you?"
And then I would have said yeah probably, ((Player)) looks like someone who can cook, And boy can you!
So I'd like to formally invite you to join the Chef's Guild. It's a very exclusive club. Just you, me, and the thousands of pies in the Guild Store.
Speaking of stores, now I can start using these sweet medallions! You'll get them from doing weekly cooking challenges, or just cooking in general!
I've got all sorts of cool stuff you can trade 'em for, like... uh... well, just take a look.
Let me know the next time you want to have a bake off!

Romance

Voice Acting Lines

Entering Conversation

Romance Level 1-2

Who talks first? Me? Uh, you?, Man, are you a sight for sore eyes., There’s the face I keep seeing in my dreams., You’ve been in my thoughts a lot lately., You busy later?, You, me, together? Phew, scandalous!, yawns You mind lending me a shoulder?, Prepare to be dazzled., Oh, you’re into bad boys aren’t you?, I was just thinking about you... But not in a creepy way!

Romance Level 3-4

You missed me? I missed you., You came to see me?, Your eyes are like, um, lettuce soup!, I'd write you a poem... But I like you too much., Can we just... pretend I said something poetic?, I...still don't think I'm good for you., Wait, you don't mind people seeing us together?, I like you more than soup., S'up, uh, babe., You almost make me want to stop my life of crime.

Exiting conversation

Romance Level 1-2

I'll be thinking about you. gasps Oh or soup!, Good idea, leave before the rumours start., Leaving so soon?, You’ll be back... right?, Prepare to be the talk of the town., Try not to cry too much without me., You know I’m still here, right?, You are gonna miss me so much., I’ll just... stand here until you come back., gasp Shh, our scandalous liaison must come to an end.

Romance Level 3-4

Thanks for puttin' up with me., Bye! Babe., I, uh, hope you don't realize I'm a mistake once you leave!, I'm glad you gave me a chance., You make me glad I moved here., I wish I could fit you in my soup flask. Ah, wait. That's, that's creepy., Hope you don't realize I'm a mistake once you leave., Next time I'll come up with something poetic., I will think about you more than soup., You always make me feel less... terrible., Don't wanna make things weird, but, uh, I'll miss you.

Flirt

Reth
Did it just get hotter in here, or is my soup burning?
(Player)
Is that smoke?
Reth
Because I'm smokin ho- crap, no, that is my soup!

Reth
Oh, hey! Totally wasn’t waiting for you to stop by or anything.
Unrelated, but here's a present I just happened to get for you. For some reason I can't quite place, it reminded me of you.
+ 1 Reth's Bouillabaisse or 1 Sweet Berry Pie
Extra unrelated, you look nice today.

Reth
I knew you'd be back. I'm irresistible, I know.
And if I'm wrong, just let me have this one, okay? We all have our coping strategies.

Reth
Man, I really slept like crap last night. Hey, mind lending me a shoulder?
Not, like, literally though. Or would it be literal? I meant like, I rest my head on your shoulder, not you cut a shoulder off and surgically attach it to me-
Okaaaaay, gonna stop talking now.

Reth
Hey good lookin', what’s cookin'?
Actually, wait, you should ask ME that. Go on, I'm waiting

(Player)
...what are you cooking?
Reth
No, no, you forgot the good lookin'. Ouch, fancy pants/sweet tooth, that STINGS!

(Player)
Hey good lookin', what’s cookin'?
Reth
Soup, obviously.

Reth
Hey. You, me, backroom, five minutes?

(Player)
Why wait?

Reth
Great, I've got some new crimes I wanted to go over with you-
What's that look for? (Player), why I never! I'm a good Majiri boy, I can't be caught smooching! At work!
Not unless Eshe is watching to really cause a scandal.

Reth
Oh, I wasn't actually expecting you to- uhhhh. What do I say in this situation?
You got me all worked up, now how am I gonna focus on the soup?

(Player)
That's a little forward.

Reth
No I meant, I wanted to talk about crime things! What did you think I meant?
(Player), why I never! I'm a good Majiri boy, I can't be caught smooching! At work!
Not unless Eshe is watching to really cause a scandal.

Reth
What can I say, I'm a bad boy. Forward is my middle name and I don't have time for reverse.
If you want someone who takes it slow, maybe try flirting with Einar.

Reth
Oh, I recognize that look. That’s your flirting look. Okay, okay, I’m ready. Hit me with it.

(Player)
If you were a peki, you'd be impeccable.
Reth
Are you a chapaa? Because you've run off with my heart.
And thrown it in a trash pile somewhere, presumably. Those little rascals.

(Player)
Did you just come out of the oven? Because you're hot.
Reth
Were your parents bakers? Because you're a cutie-pie.
Okay, yeah, that one actually physically hurt me to say out loud.

(Player)
Oh, I didn't actually have a good line...
Reth
That's okay, I've got like five saved up. Let's see...
Oh! Are you a debilitating cartel debt? Because you've got my interest.

(Player)
You're cute.

Reth
I know. It's one of my many hardships. Like, do people really care about me for my soup, or my FACE?

Reth
You’re supposed to say something cheesy, not something all sweet and sincere. Now look at my cheeks! They're burning!

Reth
Hey. Here to see me, or the soup?

(Player)
You.

Reth
You sure? It's good soup.

Reth
Huh. Weird, I actually believe you. Which is wild because today's soup is, like, REALLY good.

(Player)
The soup.

Reth
This is why you and me get along, (Player).

Reth
Lucky for you, it's a buy-one get-one situation.
Unless you just want the soup, in which case I'll just be in the corner, crying.

Reth
Ready to cause a scandal?

(Player)
Always.

Reth
Perfect. Take my hand, that'll REALLY make them gasp.

Reth
That's why I like you, (Player). Well, one of many, many reasons. If you've got a few hours I can start listing them-

(Player)
Your reputation's not THAT bad.

Reth
You'd be surprised
Wanna hold my hand and find out?

Reth
I think you're the only person who really doesn't mind it. Which is weird, by the way. You should get that checked out.

Reth
Can't sleep, or did you just miss me?
(Player)
Both?
Reth
Both is good.
Wait, no! Neither is good!

Reth
I've been told that sleep is important.
But you can keep missing me if you want.

Reth
Next time you can't sleep, just stop by the storeroom. Misery loves company, right?

Gifting Chocolate / Heartdrop Lily

When trying to start a romance with Reth:

Given Box of Chocolates or Heartdrop Lily:

Reth
Sorry (Player), you're way out of my league.

Reth
...You sure about this one, sweet tooth? Like, I know you're in general really smart, and talented, and cool-
That's kind of why I'm confused. You're WAY out of my league.

(Player)
What can I say? I love trash.
Reth
Ouch! But hey, can't say I don't appreciate the honesty. Kind of makes me feel like maybe you WON'T run off at the first sign of trouble.
Though, I guess by this point it's more like the fifth sign? Twentieth sign?

(Player)
Of course I'm sure.
Reth
See, that's the other thing! You're confident, too! You're a go-getter! And you want... me?
I mean, hey, it's your bad judgement call.

(Player)
You're definitely in my league!
Reth
I mean, one of us is bringing a whole cartload of talent, passion, and beauty to the relationship, and the other person is me.
Not exactly equal, here.

(Player)
I kind of thought I was out of yours.
Reth
What? You? No way. (Player), you're easily one of the best people I've ever met!
And you're saying you like ME. That's baffling.

Reth
That being said, I'm taking these before you can take it back.
...Thanks for giving me a chance.

After a romance with Reth has already started:

Reth
You're giving this to me? Sure you didn't mean some other dashing rogue?
Well, no takesies-backsies. I'm gonna go hide them before you change your mind.

Special Events

Maji Market 2023

During the Day - In the Valley

Reth
Guess what, (Player)? The Maji Market’s on again tonight, which means Reth’s Street Specialties is open for business!
Catch you there later? I’ve got some sweet deals you don’t want to miss out on.

(Player)
See you there!
Reth
I’ll be expecting you!

(Player)
Not interested.
Reth
Fine, but don’t blame me if I’m sold out by the time you change your mind.

After Event Quest Kenyatta's Cravings

Reth
I saw you lighting up those fireworks for Kenyatta. And I thought I was the only troublemaker in town.

Reth
Man, those chapaas are fast little guys. They move even faster when they have those hats on.
You don’t think they’re hiding something in them, do you?

(Player)
There’s definitely a mini chapaa pilot in there.
Reth
That’s what I’ve been saying!
There’s a tiny dude in there, telling them where to go and how fast to run.
I bet you if I get myself one of those hats, I’ll be able to make ten times the lettuce soup in HALF the time!

(Player)
Of course not.
Reth
Okay, but hear me out.
What if those hats are actually helmets, and they're there to protect the tiny chapaas piloting those big bots?
I mean, that would explain why they act so differently from the chapaas we see out in the wild.
Trust me on this. Peek under those hats and you'll see!

After Event Quest Maji Market Mayhem

Reth
You’d be surprised how hard it is to get your hands on an ice cream machine in Kilima. Back in Bahari City, you could buy one at any furniture store!
Maybe I should tell Tish to sell some of her own...

Reth
Thanks again for saving my neck back there, (Player).
If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have a fryer right now. Which means I never would’ve been able to sell corn dogs OR fried peki, and those are some of my most popular items.
Those babies are flying hot off the fryer real quick, so you’d better get yourself some before they’re all gone!

Possibly minimum Friendship 3

Reth
At this time of night, I’d usually be out on a walk or busy running errands.

(Player)
For Zeki?
Reth
Information Needed

(Player)
What kinds of errands?
Reth
Information Needed

(Player)
Or having dinner with me.
Reth
Dinner followed by dessert... Or sometimes we skip right to dessert.
I’d take you to dinner now, but I’ve got a cart to run. I’ll make it up to you when I’m a little less busy, I promise.

(Player)
Night walks are the best.
Reth
They really are, especially after a long day at the Inn.
Don’t get me wrong. I like working for Ashura and getting to talk to everyone, but I need alone time too, sometimes.
It’d be a lot easier to relax if I didn’t feel like I’m always being watched. Y’know, by Eshe.

Luna New Year Maji Market

• Oh hey, (Player)! Hope you're having a fun Luna New Year!

Outside the market

Reth
In case you didn't already know, the Maji Market is on tonight. I'll be there selling some recipes I've been cracking at for a while now.
Come by and visit me?

At the market

Reth
Those giant hotpot tables they've got spread out on the dock are cute, aren't they?
They were already there before I even set up my booth, so I wonder who set them up. Eshe maybe?
Then again, she'd never get her hands dirty with something like that...
Oh, I know! It must've been an army of chapaas. Y'know, the ones by Kenyatta's booth? Those little guys are probably the setup AND cleanup crew.

Reth
One thing I wanted to do for the Maji Market was make sure my menu wasn't a replica of the first market's.
So I swapped out a couple of items for Luna New Year specialties.
I can't tell you which one's my favorite, but I can definitely tell you which one is Kenli's... it's the noodle rolls! He can't seem to get enough of 'em!

Reth
I had to rewrite my wish several times before I could hang it up.
Why? 'Cause Chayne said my handwriting sucks.
Okay, he didn't say that, but he did tell me others might have a hard time figuring out what I wrote.
I hope my wish comes true real soon! Like, tomorrow.

Reth
One of my first Luna New Year memories was sitting around a table, enjoying hotpot with my family, and watching the fireworks together afterwards.
You can probably guess, but the hotpot came out perfectly. That's what happens when you're got a soup master like me adding to it!

Reth
Y'know, I'm kind of surprised that I still have a booth at the Maji Market.
Like, I figured they would have realized it was a mistake and kicked me out already.
Better buy what you want fast, it could still happen any moment!

September Maji Market 2024 - Present

TBA