The Affair of the Necklace: 1-4 A Meeting

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Jeanne meets Cardinal Rohan through the attendant. Rohan is eager to mend his relationship with the Queen, and Jeanne seizes her chance.

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Style: No dress-up component Rewards: 3,000 , 600 , 1 , 1 , 1

Dialogue Choices

Excuse me, beautiful Madame. Would you be kind enough to move so that I can get myself a glass of red wine?

• Move out of the way.
• Hand him a glass of red wine.

Transcript

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• Crystal goblets, curtains woven from golden thread, glittering chandeliers...
• In the palace, banquets may as well be whole-day affairs.
• The luxury and extravagance on display here. Yes, this is the lifestyle I deserve.
• Servant: Please wait a moment here, Comtesse.

• Jeanne: Very well, I will await the Duke here.

• The attendant places me in a spot with a good view of the gorgeous banquet hall and ballroom floor.
• In a place like this, it is hard for anyone to hide or deny their passions.
• I too feel an irresistible urge to join the ballroom floor, but I have more important matters to attend to.
• I'm starting to feel a little flustered. It has been some time and that attendant has yet to return.
• Jeanne: (Did he lie to me?)

• Jeanne: (It can't be! I am Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Rémy! No one would dare disregard a member of our noble family.)

• Jeanne: (It sounded like the Duke has been a long-time admirer of mine. What's the harm in waiting a little longer?)

• ???: Excuse me, beautiful Madame. Would you be kind enough to move so that I can get myself a glass of red wine?

Move out of the way.

• I suddenly take notice of the gentleman standing next to me. He is dressed in lavish clothing and appears to be of great importance.
• Jeanne: Of course.

• I shift out of the way to allow him to pass. He gives me a polite nod and leaves after getting his beverage.
• Jeanne: (What a pity, he left before I got a chance to strike up a conversation.)

• Jeanne: (Perhaps I should have handed him the glass of red wine...)

Hand him a glass of red wine.

• I suddenly take notice of the gentleman standing next to me. He is dressed in lavish clothing and appears to be of great importance.
• Instead of moving, I turn around and fetch him a glass of red wine from the dining table behind me.
• Jeanne: I was so entranced by the beauty of the ballroom, I failed to notice you.

• Jeanne: I hope this glass of red wine will suffice as a token of apology.

• ???: You are too polite, Madame. There is nothing to apologize for.

• ???: More importantly, why are you standing here alone?

• Jeanne: I made the mistake of coming to a banquet alone.

• ???: I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who made that mistake.

• ???: If it's not too much to ask, would you like to dance?

• Jeanne: Of course. It is my honor.

• I take my first step on the dance floor. I can finally be a part of this extravagance.
• The man speaks in a manner that is both light-hearted and reserved. His responses are so guarded that I never get his name.
• Jeanne: (Who cares? At a banquet like this, my next target is never too far away.)

• The attendant finally returns with someone in tow, but the man doesn't have the looks of a duke.
• Servant: My apologies for keeping you waiting, Madame.

• Jeanne: You don't have to apologize, good sir. I'm sure the Duke must be busy with his duties.

• Servant: Thank you for your understanding, kind Madame.

• Servant: As you say, the Duke is busy with his duties and is unable to meet you personally today.

• Jeanne: I see. That is unfortunate.

• Servant: The Duke feels sorry as well, Madame.

• Servant: As a token of apology, he delivered an exquisite tea set to your residence. He hopes you will like it.

• Jeanne: The Duke is too kind. I'm sure we'll have the chance to meet another time.

• Servant: Of course. The Duke hopes he will see you often at his banquets.

• Jeanne: It will be my pleasure.

• Jeanne: And the gentleman behind you is...?

• Servant: Oh, my apologies. Let me introduce you.

• Servant: Madame, this is Cardinal Louis Rohan.

• Servant: Cardinal Rohan, this is the Comtesse de La Motte, Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Rémy.

• Jeanne: Ah, Cardinal Rohan. I've heard so much about you.

• Rohan: I'm flattered, beautiful Comtesse.

• Servant: Oh, that's right! The Comtesse de La Motte is a close friend of Her Majesty.

• Servant: Cardinal Rohan, you're troubled over what happened with Her Majesty, yes? Perhaps the Comtesse can help.

• Rohan: Oh my dear Comtesse, you're a friend of Her Majesty!

• Rohan suddenly becomes excited when he hears the attendant's words. He looks at me eagerly.
• Jeanne: Of course. Her Majesty and I are very close friends.

• Jeanne: I came to Versailles today to return the Queen's necklace.

• Rohan: The Queen's necklace?

• Jeanne: That's right. I didn't get to meet her today, unfortunately.

• Jeanne: But it's okay. Her Majesty often visits my residence when she leaves the Palace.

• As I speak, I pull out the locket necklace to further convince Rohan.
• Rohan: My goodness! This...this is Queen Maria Theresa!

• Jeanne: Indeed. Her Majesty greatly respects her mother.

• Rohan's face twists when he sees the portrait of Queen Maria Theresa.
• Servant: My apologies. I must leave to assist the Duke with his duties.

• Servant: If I'm unable to return before the banquet ends, the Comtesse...

• Rohan: Don't worry. I will escort the Comtesse back to her residence safely.

• Servant: Thank you, Cardinal Rohan. I will take my leave.

• Rohan talks to me eagerly when the attendant leaves.
• It looks like the identity of "Queen's friend" will bring me many opportunities.
• Rohan: My dear Comtesse, I know this is sudden, but I need a favor.

• Jeanne: It is my honor to meet you, Cardinal Rohan. You may ask anything of me.

• Rohan: The honor is mine, my dear Comtesse.

• Rohan: Since you're Her Majesty's friend, you must know that Her Majesty detests me very much.

• Rohan frowns as he tells me this, looking troubled.
• Holding the locket in my hand, I'm reminded of Queen Maria Theresa and that rumor...
• Jeanne: My dear Cardinal, although I hate to disappoint you, I cannot lie.

• Jeanne: I believe you understand. Her Majesty will never tolerate anyone speaking ill of her mother.

• Rohan: No Madame, this is a misunderstanding. I did not mean to spread those rumors.

• Rohan: I was a fool. I know I can't salvage anything by saying this...

• Jeanne: Oh Cardinal, please don't say that.

• Jeanne: Although Her Majesty is understandably upset over what happened, she admires your talent.

• Rohan: You mean...Her Majesty doesn't hate me?

• Rohan's eyes light up immediately. He's desperate to fix his relationship with the Queen.
• Since I happen to be the Queen's friend, it's a perfect opportunity for him.
• Jeanne: Of course. It's such a waste of talent for you to be employed as a cardinal.

• Jeanne: Both His and Her Majesty share the same opinion.

• Rohan: This is wonderful news, my dear Comtesse.

• Rohan: Thank you for telling me this, lovely angel.

• As I thought, everyone lusts for power.
• Rohan is counting on me to get back in Her Majesty's good books after offending her.
• He's fully convinced of my identity. To have such a wealthy fool at my disposal...
• Jeanne: (What a golden opportunity.)

• Jeanne: It is my pleasure, dear Cardinal. I'm only helping a friend in need.

• Jeanne: Her Majesty has been fretting over this as well. I will mediate.

• Rohan: My dear Comtesse, how can I ever thank you?

• Jeanne: Please don't mention it, Cardinal Rohan. I enjoy making friends.

• Jeanne: Especially friends as brilliant as you. I hope we will keep in touch.

• Rohan: Certainly, my dear Comtesse.

• Rohan: I am truly fortunate to have a friend like you.

• The dazzling banquet and the luxurious Palace of Versailles... I can already see many nights of splendour ahead of me.
• My dear Rohan, my friend, from now on, we shall take good care of each other.