The freed prisoners, the exhausted dwarf, and the rest of the group continue along the alder marsh path. Moxxi catches Kerson’s wrist and pulls him toward an abandoned barn.
Moxxi Dra'Kane
You freed us all and asked for nothing. That will not do. Come inside, Kerson. I owe you a proper reward.
Moxxi leads him through the warped barn door and settles close in the dusty shadows, one hand resting against his chest. Outside, the travelers remain unaware.
Moxxi Dra'Kane
No bargains, no audience, and no interruptions. For once, let me decide exactly how gratitude is given.
Patch notices their disappearance and waits until Moxxi draws Kerson deeper inside. Then she slips through the side door, climbs the loft ladder, and hides among the hay-dark beams.
Patch
Well, well. Moxxi seduced you before I could manage it. That must be why you are listening to her now.
Below, Moxxi settles even closer, her concealed face turned toward Kerson. Above them, Patch shifts behind the loft shadows, and one loose board gives a quiet creak.
✓ Quest Accepted
Seduce both Patch and Moxxi
Director's notewhole tale
Patch is jealous that Kerson never tried to sleep with her so she is trying to figure out why he is willing to do it with Moxxi.
“look up, startled and spot Patch. "Wh- Patch is something wrong?" you question, Moxxi still in your arms which went around her protectively.”
SUCCESS (Legendary Perception, rolled -3)
Kerson
Wh- Patch, is something wrong?
Kerson looks up sharply and spots Patch among the loft beams. His arms close protectively around Moxxi, but the movement presses against a loose board below.
The board cracks loudly under his shifting weight. Dust sifts from the rafters, and the travelers outside pause as the sound carries through the abandoned barn.
Patch
Nothing is wrong, handsome. I was merely curious why Moxxi receives such attentive protection while I receive your careful distance.
Moxxi Dra'Kane
Patch, if you have something to say, come down and say it plainly. Kerson owes you no explanation for holding me.
Patch descends the ladder, her smile still playful but her eyes sharper. Outside, a freed prisoner calls to ask whether the barn is safe.
Patch
Oh, I know he owes me nothing. That does not stop me wondering what persuaded him to listen to you so quickly.
✓ Quest Accepted
Earn Patch’s willing trust
− Scene Quest Removed
Seduce both Patch and Moxxi
“"Patch, I assumed that you were just teasing or wanted more coin.... do you like me in that sort of way?" Kerson asks softly, eyes remaining on Patch.”
SUCCESS (Mediocre Persuasion, rolled +1)
Kerson
Patch, I assumed you were teasing or wanted more coin. Do you like me in that sort of way?
Kerson keeps his eyes on Patch as he asks softly. Beside him, Moxxi remains close, while the barn’s dusty silence gathers around the question.
Patch
There it is. Yes, handsome. I like you that way, and I have been wondering why you never seemed willing to notice.
Her teasing smile falters into plain honesty. Outside, the freed prisoner calls again, and footsteps approach the barn door, drawn by the earlier crack.
Moxxi Dra'Kane
Then you should have said so, Patch, instead of hiding jealousy behind jokes. Kerson asked you plainly, and you answered plainly.
Patch
I did answer. Do not expect me to become gentle about it now. I wanted him to choose me without having to beg.
The approaching footsteps stop just outside. Dust continues sifting from the damaged loft board, leaving the private exchange exposed to anyone who opens the door.
“step closer to Patch, kissing her on the lips warmly. Making your choice not with words but with action.”
SUCCESS (Legendary Agility, rolled -1)
Kerson steps across the dusty space and takes Patch’s attention from Moxxi. He kisses Patch warmly on the lips, answering her jealousy without offering another word.
Patch
Oh. So that is your answer, handsome.
Patch’s surprise lasts only a breath. Her hands catch at Kerson’s coat, and she returns the kiss before drawing back, her playful smile changed by unmistakable satisfaction.
Moxxi Dra'Kane
A decisive answer. I suppose I should be grateful you chose action before the entire company came looking.
The footsteps outside pause at the barn door. Patch keeps one hand against Kerson’s chest and turns her head toward the sound, suddenly aware of how thin the warped boards are.
Patch
You do like me that way. Next time, try noticing before I have to make a spectacle of my jealousy.
Moxxi Dra'Kane
The prisoners are waiting, and your answer is clear. We should leave this barn before curiosity opens the door for us.
“"We will join you in a moment." you say to Moxxi as you hug Patch close, kissing her on the lips again as you pull her back behind a wall. You don't intend to make Patch ever feel unwanted.”
SUCCESS (Mediocre Persuasion, rolled +2)
Kerson
We will join you in a moment.
Kerson hugs Patch close and kisses her again, then draws her behind the barn wall where the warped boards conceal them from the waiting company.
Patch returns the kiss, her hands gripping his coat. The gesture answers her plainly, affirming that Moxxi’s welcome has not made Patch unwanted.
Patch
There. That is much clearer, handsome. I will remember that you chose to make room for me.
A loose plank catches against Kerson’s shoulder as they move behind the wall. It snaps loudly, sending dust through the narrow space and drawing a startled murmur from outside.
Moxxi Dra'Kane
I heard that, Kerson. Take the time you need, but do not leave the prisoners waiting too long.
Patch
Your secret is safe for now, handsome. But after that noise, we should return before someone decides to investigate.
Quest Complete
Earn Patch’s willing trust
Skill Upgrade: Persuasion Mediocre→Fair
