I already gave you the keys. How many sets do you think I have?

Were you sent to investigate the situation, %PCRank? I expected this to happen eventually. She's in the first cell to the right.

Were you sent to investigate the situation, %PCRank? I expected this to happen eventually. She's in the first cell to the right.

Yes, everything's in order. She's in the first cell to the right.

Then don't waste my time. I'm not here to gossip.

Come to see the Duchess, eh? Ha ha ha. Jokes aside, no one can enter without proper authorization. Do you have the papers?

I don't know anything else myself. She said I didn't want to know, and I wasn't going to argue.

Actually, yes, she left you a note and a small package. I've never seen her so worried before. I hope she'll be alright.

No, Beru didn't tell me anything about you. I haven't seen her in a while.

Oh, please tell me it wasn't you who killed him. Listen, forget everything I said. I don't want it to be known that I was upset with him. It really doesn't matter anymore.

The guards caught me when I tried to escape. He's not angry, but he still thinks that he's doing me a favor by keeping me here. I'm afraid there's not much else I can do. I'll try to wait it out -- maybe he'll change his mind.

Please, I know this sounds bad, but I'm getting really desperate.

I... I didn't expect you to be so eager. Did you figure out my plan yourself? Please remember, I only need you to render me unconscious. If you're a mage, you can just use a spell. It should take me about a day to escape. I hope I won't be here when you come back. If that's the case, talk to Raleth.

Look, it's not as crazy as it sounds. I just need you to render me unconscious. If you're a mage, you can use a spell. Hopefully they'll think I'm dead, but even if they notice I'm alive, they'll still have to take me to a healer. Either way I end up in a much less heavily guarded place that I can more easily escape from. I might still fail, but this is my last hope. It should take me about a day to escape. I hope I won't be here when you come back. Like before, if I'm not here, look for Raleth.

Yes, I'm still here. What went wrong? Oh, when the Duke heard the news, he rushed down here to comfort me! Told me he didn't know I had so many enemies, assured me that he didn't believe a word they said, and promised to shield me from them. I think he's even less likely to let me go now! He probably thinks he's protecting me in some twisted way. I don't know what to do anymore, but I'm sure he won't let me go willingly. One last try, %PCName. I need you to hit me.

Just spread rumors about me. It's hardly impossible, is it? Don't worry about my reputation -- I doubt I'll ever return to Old Ebonheart once this is over.

My new plan is simple. Just walk around town and spread strange rumors about me. You'll probably need to speak to different kinds of people, though. Someone in the Ebon Tower, a noble, and maybe one of those paupers in the poor part of town. Oh, and a journalist at the Ebonheart Bellman of course. Rumors spread fast, so he'll probably hear about my bad reputation right away and end our so-called affair. If I'm not here when you come back, talk to Raleth.

I'm afraid your help getting me that poison went to waste. I realized I couldn't let him see me drink it, so when I heard someone approaching I panicked and downed the whole thing! Turned out the duke was busy and it was just a guard bringing me an apology note and some flowers. Oh, it's not that bad, %PCName. Now that I think about it, I'm glad the plan failed. The poison probably wouldn't have worked on him, anyway.

Just leave and wait a day or so, then see if I'm still here. If not, you should speak to Raleth.

Bring it to me when you have it.

That's great! Just give it to me and come check on me in a day or so. I'll handle the rest. If all goes according to plan and I'm not here when you get back, look for Raleth. He's a Dunmer in the poor part of the city near the docks.

I just need an exclusive drain personality poison. I'm sure this plan will work.

It's a shame, but I understand. Please come back if you change your mind.

Are you serious? I can't believe it; I'd almost given up entirely! Very well. First I need you to find me an exclusive drain personality poison. I'm certain that the Duke's attraction is as shallow as he is. The next time he comes to visit, I'll drink the poison. It's sure to make him decide I'm not worth his time. You could probably get a poison like that from an alchemist.

I honestly can't take it anymore. I know you're thinking that I should be glad I wasn't punished, but he's absolutely unbearable! I'd gladly do hard labor if that meant I wouldn't have to deal with that man. And worst of all, there's nothing I can do now. I came up with a few ideas, but I can't leave this cell to carry them out. I don't dare hope, but... would you be willing to help me?

It's not that exciting, really. Duke Phyrios Mattimus is the Duke everyone's talking about. I had the brilliant idea of sneaking into his chamber and he caught me. I expected him to be furious and give me some horrible punishment. Well, one of those concerns was justified. The Duke ordered the guards to put me here, and now he keeps showering me with gifts that are supposed to show his affection. He says he loves me, but I find it hard to believe when I'm being kept in this cell like some pet animal.

It doesn't matter anymore, %PCName.

This matter is settled. Thank you for your help, %PCName.

I couldn't believe it until the very last moment, but everything you said is true. Thank you for warning me, I'm glad that you understand what's best for everyone. Here is your reward. You earned it.

I can't believe she ran away after everything I did for her.

You've set her plan in motion? Good. I need to know you're not lying though, so you will have to wait until she tries to escape.

I'm waiting.

Hmm... How about this. Go along with her plan for now, I'll warn the guards. If what you say is true, I will reward you.

This is complete nonsense.

Look, dear, I understand what you're trying to do. I don't judge, but I don't believe you either.

Now, is there anything else you wanted to talk about?

I have to admit that it's true. I have feelings for Beru Vesuri. I don't think it's quite as scandalous as people make it out to be, really.

I don't want to break your heart, but I have to admit that it's true. I have feelings for Beru Vesuri. Some people consider it scandalous, but love is blind, don't you agree?

Yes, I've heard.

I know, I didn't even want to believe it at first.

Ah yes, I have heard. It's horrible.

We'll have to look into it.

So %Name has heard. What a terrible woman.

So I've heard. What a terrible woman.

Are you sure? I mean, I believe you, but she seemed nice. Can't trust anyone these days, huh?

Unbelievable. I'm glad it was you who shared it with me, otherwise I would just dismiss it.

But how could she possibly get there? I would never doubt you, but are you sure the source of news is trustworthy? Hmm... Perhaps she used magic.

Truly? Normally I wouldn't believe something like that, but from you... How interesting.

I don't believe you, this just sounds stupid.

If you're going to lie, at least come up with something amusing.

This doesn't sound very convincing.

Seriously, %PCRace? Do you even believe that yourself?

%Name doesn't know anything about that.

I don't know anything about that.