Lonely Hearts
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You’re rounding a corner when you accidentally bump into Lexie. You drop your books. Both you and Lexie kneel to pick them up and your foreheads gently brush together.
Danny: Oh! Sorry about that!
Lexie: No, it’s my fault, love. I always seem to be bumping into people this way. An awkward first encounter that stokes the embers of romance. They call it a ‘meet cute’.
Danny: Well, I don’t know about the romance part... But I’m pretty sure that you’re not awkward at all. In fact, you’re kind of a heartthrob!
Lexie: At my last school, all my old friendships fell apart because people kept falling for me! You should’ve SEEN the Tumblrs. I’ve been shipped. I’ve been anchored. I’ve been OTPed... and I have no idea why! That’s why I’m so glad to be starting fresh here!
Danny: ...aww, that’s terrible. But I think I can help.
Lexie: ...you do?
Danny: You want to hang out with people, just as friends, right?
Lexie: More than the infinite arrows of cupid’s quiver!
Danny: After school, I’m meeting up with a big group for coffee followed by a movie. If you want, you can come along!
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That evening, you and Lexie walk up to the coffeeshop where your friends are waiting.
Danny: Hey guys, hope you don’t mind, but I invited--
Alexandra: OMG! Lexie, so glad you could make it!
Channing: Here, have a seat right by me!
Danny: ...so I take it no one minds then?
Lexie: Please, please... I’ll sit, my loves, but first, I must order some coffee. Does anyone need a refill?
Time - 4 hours
Lexie takes everyone’s order and comes back carrying dozens of blended coffee drinks on a round tray.
Danny: How much do we owe you?
Lexie: Actually, it was on the house.
Danny: All this coffee... was FREE? How did that happen?
Lexie: I simply complimented the barista on their flattering shirt and lovely glasses... And next, we started chatting about how Fair Trade coffee pricing is lifesaving for indigenous farmers.
Danny: ...so basically, you were flirting?
Lexie: No, not intentionally... was I?
Danny: Okay, Lexie, I think I’m beginning to see the problem here.
Alexandra: Me too! The barista’s shirt isn’t THAT flattering...
Channing: But just in case it is, I’m ordering one on my smartphone right now!
Lexie: So you think the barista thought I was interested? Romantically?
Danny: Let me put it this way. The barista put BOTH your names on this coffee cup.
Lexie: So I would know who prepared it!
Danny: Then drew a heart around the names. And then wrote the words ‘We should go make out sometime!’
Lexie: Hmm, you may have a point... but what do I do?
Danny: Nothing. We’re going to a movie, and you’re going to concentrate on just being friendly... and not so effortlessly charming!
Lexie: I’ll do what I can, love...
An idle sunbeam strikes the window behind Lexie, haloing her with a perfect romantic glow.
Lexie: ...but some of it’s out of my control.
Requirements
You and Lexie approach the ticket booth.
Danny: I’ve got the money for tickets, but I want you to tell me which movie we should go see. Think of it as an exercise. Imagine we’re just friends.
Lexie: But we are just friends.
Danny: Yes, but just JUST friends.
Lexie looks at the board showing movie titles.
Lexie: Hmm, there’s a romantic-comedy. That one’s definitely out. What about the horror movie? There’s absolutely nothing flirty about creepy brain-eating zombies!
Danny: ...except that zombies are scary. And when people get scared, they squeeze extra-close together!
Lexie: Oh, I see. So what do you recommend, love?
Danny: I’m thinking that we should check out the gross-out comedy... Burps are like the opposite of romantic!
You and Lexie buy tickets for the gross-out comedy. You wave everyone in.
Danny: Let’s go find out seats, guys!
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You’re just settling into your seat in the theater when Lexie comes in, loaded down with popcorn, cheesy nachos, several boxes of candy, and large drinks.
Lexie: I hope you don’t mind. I prefer movies with refreshments. And of course, I got something for everyone!
James: Nachos and a large soda... my favorite. You rock!
Alexandra: And you got me chocolate! I absolutely adore chocolate!
Lexie sits down next to you and offers you some popcorn.
Lexie: You look grim, love. What are you thinking?
Danny: I think that was a very FRIENDLY gesture...
James: Sigh...
Danny: I just hope it wasn’t TOO friendly.
The movie starts, and right as the main character starts burping, there is a flash of static, and the movie switches over to a tender romantic-comedy.
Alexandra: What happened? Did we just switch movies? Why are the characters kissing now?
Ushers rush into the theater. They explain the projector malfunction and offer up complimentary movie passes.
Danny: ...so do we stay for the romantic-comedy?
James: Just go with it... I’m in the mood for kissing.
Time - 8 hours
The credits roll, and your group assembles out in the theater lobby.
Danny: So... what did you guys think of the movie?
Alexandra: The movie was pretty funny, but not nearly as funny as what Lexie kept whispering in my ear!
James: Personally, I liked the party where Lexie got startles by that black cat and grabbed my hand! It wasn’t even that startling... ...but it was pretty cute!
Danny: So I know what you think about Lexie. But what did you guys think about the MOVIE?
Lexie: I thought it was amazing! It was so great to hang out with all your beautiful friends!
Alexandra: We thought hanging out was great too!
James: We should totally hang out more! Like all the time!
Lexie swaps contact info with the whole group and then makes plans to hang out later. You and Lexie exit the theater together.
Lexie: I can’t thank you enough, Danny. You introduced me to all these wonderful new friends.
Danny: Right. About that...
Lexie: Hush, my love! Not even a word! We must save some friendly conversation for dinner tomorrow, when we all go out for pizza.
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Your groups finds a booth inside a brightly-lit family-owned pizza parlor.
Lexie: Oh! This place is wonderful. Such charming decor, and the food smells delicious.
Alexandra: Wait till you try a slice.
Berry: You’ll fall in LOVE! With the flavor, I mean.
Danny: You know, when you told me we were getting Italian food, I was worried the ambience might be overly romantic, but this place just seems fun.
There’s a loud pop, and the power cuts out. Waiters speed out bearing candles for the tables.
Lexie: What’s this, loves? Dinner by candle light!
Berry: So romantic...
Danny: Uggggggh.
Time - 12 hours
Lexie rises from the table, speaks to the restaurant manager, and then returns triumphantly!
Lexie: Good news, loves! I spoke to the manager. The jukebox is silent because the power is out, but he offered us the next best thing... live music!
A mariachi band steps over to the table and strums the first few bars of ‘That’s Amore’. The band sings in perfect harmony.
Lexie: What do you think?
Berry: ...so pretty.
Alexandra: You mean the music, right?
Berry: That too.
After dinner, you walk back to your car with Lexie.
Lexie: Another successful evening out with friends! And I owe it all to you.
Danny: I’m happy to help. I just hope that...
Lexie: What? What do you hope?
Danny: ...that nobody got the wrong impression.
Lexie: Impossible. We’re all just friends. What could go wrong?
You look just past Lexie to where Berry stands, pining away...
Berry: Siiiiiiiigh.
Lexie: Now I should get home. I have a delightfully busy week ahead of me!
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A few days later, Lexie hustles across campus...
Danny: Hey, Lexie, how’s it going?
Lexie: So great! Since we all went to the movies, I’ve been hanging out with so many wonderful friends! I spent an afternoon with the artists. Such free spirits. They even suggested I pose for their portrait-drawing exercise!
Danny: That explains all those art posts of you on Tumblr then...
Lexie: Then I talked fashion with the preps. Turns out I’ve been inspiring a new look around campus, and I didn’t even know it.
Danny: Hearts have become pretty popular lately...
Lexie: Now I’m heading off to do fantasy live action role-play with the nerds! Or was I watching the jocks at soccer practice?! Or was I supposed to talk step routines with the cheerleaders?! ...I’ve been so busy, I can’t seem to remember.
You both walk to the soccer field. LARPers, soccer players, and cheerleaders are grouped in three different areas.
Zayn: Hark, Lexie... well met! We welcome you to our guild.
Calivin: That’s cute. And not just a little bit desperate. Lexie is watching us practice today.
Sebastian: Uh, wrong. Lexie is hanging out with the cheerleaders today. Tell them, Lexie.
Lexie: Well, actually, I don’t... I mean... I think I MIGHT be triple-booked.
Time - 16 hours
Sebastian leads Lexie away.
Sebastian: It’s fine, Lexie. You can just tell Calivin that you’ll watch soccer practice some other day? Meanwhile, you can help our squad perfect our step routines.
Calivin: But what about soccer? What if somebody gets hurt and needs CPR again?
Lexie: ...he had a sprained ankle.
Zayn steps forward and dramatically plants a staff into the turf!
Zayn: You shall not pass!!! Er, I mean... I’m pretty sure Lexie would prefer to remain here with Guild Balrog!
Zayn, Calivin, and Sebastian each pull Lexie in opposite directions.
Danny: Hey, cut that out! You’re--
Zayn, Calivin and Sebastian all let go at the exact same time. Lexie sprawls to the ground, but somehow manages to land in a graceful fashion model pose.
Danny: That was... unexpected...
Danny: Good thing you’re all right, Lexie!
Lexie: No, I’m not all right! Not even a little bit!
Lexie storms coolly off the field.
Calivin: Way to go, Sebastian!
Sebastian: Me? What about Zayn?
Zayn: Uncool! Er, I mean... thou speaketh with poison tongue!
Danny: Gah! All of you, cut it out... I’ll go talk to Lexie.
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You find Lexie walking along an isolated beach, the sun dappling the sky in shades of gold and crimson. A string quartet begins their melodious evening rehearsal nearby.
Danny: This stuff just happens to you, doesn’t it?
Lexie: You mean all this? This is just a quiet place I come to clear my head.
Danny: Of course it is... Listen, I’m sorry about before. Everyone just got carried away.
Lexie: I know...
Time - 23 hours
You and Lexie continue walking along the beach.
Lexie: Danny, you have been the most amazing friend to me. Know that I treasure each moment we’ve shared. My only regret is that I did not listen. You were afraid something like this might happen... And now it has. Once again, people are fighting over me.
Danny: I’ve been thinking, Lexie. This is a school where people get to be whoever they want. You’re attractive and charming... and you shouldn’t have to change for anybody!
Lexie: But the jocks and cheerleaders seemed so upset!
Danny: I know, but you can’t change what anyone else feels. All you can do is be the best friend possible. And part of being a good friend is TRUST. Real friends will always come around.
Lexie: ...so I should trust that everyone will work things out? How long do you think it will it take?
Danny: Hmmm. There are a lot of variables to consider, but I’d guesstimate... Exactly one party.
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The party is just ending when you round a corner and bump into Lexie.
Danny: ...heh, this keeps happening!
Lexie: Yes, a ‘call back’. Endearing, isn’t it?
Danny: A little bit... how did the party go?
Lexie: Everyone got along splendidly. There was almost no romantic tension at all.
Danny: ...almost?
Lexie: You know... except for the GOOD kind.
Lexie takes a knee and pulls out a heart-shaped box of chocolates.
Lexie: Dearest Danny, I would like to thank you again for all your help. Our relationship means the world to me.
Danny: Um, all this is seeming a little romantic. Are we... is this...? Because you do know I’m seeing someone!
Lexie: Oh, you mean this silly box? It was the only one I had.
Lexie pulls the top off the box of chocolates and reveals... a gift card.
Danny: Aww... thank you, Lexie.
Lexie: And thank you... my friend.
- Have a Heartthrob
You’re rounding a corner when you accidentally bump into Lexie. You drop your books. Both you and Lexie kneel to pick them up and your foreheads gently brush together.
Danny: Oh! Sorry about that!
Lexie: No, it’s my fault, love. I always seem to be bumping into people this way. An awkward first encounter that stokes the embers of romance. They call it a ‘meet cute’.
Danny: Well, I don’t know about the romance part... But I’m pretty sure that you’re not awkward at all. In fact, you’re kind of a heartthrob!
Lexie: At my last school, all my old friendships fell apart because people kept falling for me! You should’ve SEEN the Tumblrs. I’ve been shipped. I’ve been anchored. I’ve been OTPed... and I have no idea why! That’s why I’m so glad to be starting fresh here!
Danny: ...aww, that’s terrible. But I think I can help.
Lexie: ...you do?
Danny: You want to hang out with people, just as friends, right?
Lexie: More than the infinite arrows of cupid’s quiver!
Danny: After school, I’m meeting up with a big group for coffee followed by a movie. If you want, you can come along!
Requirements
- Lexie
- A Girl Classmate Except Danny (Alexandra)
- A Guy Classmate Except Danny (Channing)
That evening, you and Lexie walk up to the coffeeshop where your friends are waiting.
Danny: Hey guys, hope you don’t mind, but I invited--
Alexandra: OMG! Lexie, so glad you could make it!
Channing: Here, have a seat right by me!
Danny: ...so I take it no one minds then?
Lexie: Please, please... I’ll sit, my loves, but first, I must order some coffee. Does anyone need a refill?
Time - 4 hours
Lexie takes everyone’s order and comes back carrying dozens of blended coffee drinks on a round tray.
Danny: How much do we owe you?
Lexie: Actually, it was on the house.
Danny: All this coffee... was FREE? How did that happen?
Lexie: I simply complimented the barista on their flattering shirt and lovely glasses... And next, we started chatting about how Fair Trade coffee pricing is lifesaving for indigenous farmers.
Danny: ...so basically, you were flirting?
Lexie: No, not intentionally... was I?
Danny: Okay, Lexie, I think I’m beginning to see the problem here.
Alexandra: Me too! The barista’s shirt isn’t THAT flattering...
Channing: But just in case it is, I’m ordering one on my smartphone right now!
Lexie: So you think the barista thought I was interested? Romantically?
Danny: Let me put it this way. The barista put BOTH your names on this coffee cup.
Lexie: So I would know who prepared it!
Danny: Then drew a heart around the names. And then wrote the words ‘We should go make out sometime!’
Lexie: Hmm, you may have a point... but what do I do?
Danny: Nothing. We’re going to a movie, and you’re going to concentrate on just being friendly... and not so effortlessly charming!
Lexie: I’ll do what I can, love...
An idle sunbeam strikes the window behind Lexie, haloing her with a perfect romantic glow.
Lexie: ...but some of it’s out of my control.
Requirements
- Spend 30,000 coins
You and Lexie approach the ticket booth.
Danny: I’ve got the money for tickets, but I want you to tell me which movie we should go see. Think of it as an exercise. Imagine we’re just friends.
Lexie: But we are just friends.
Danny: Yes, but just JUST friends.
Lexie looks at the board showing movie titles.
Lexie: Hmm, there’s a romantic-comedy. That one’s definitely out. What about the horror movie? There’s absolutely nothing flirty about creepy brain-eating zombies!
Danny: ...except that zombies are scary. And when people get scared, they squeeze extra-close together!
Lexie: Oh, I see. So what do you recommend, love?
Danny: I’m thinking that we should check out the gross-out comedy... Burps are like the opposite of romantic!
You and Lexie buy tickets for the gross-out comedy. You wave everyone in.
Danny: Let’s go find out seats, guys!
Requirements
- Lexie
- A Girl Classmate Except Danny (Alexandra)
- A Guy Classmate Except Danny (James)
You’re just settling into your seat in the theater when Lexie comes in, loaded down with popcorn, cheesy nachos, several boxes of candy, and large drinks.
Lexie: I hope you don’t mind. I prefer movies with refreshments. And of course, I got something for everyone!
James: Nachos and a large soda... my favorite. You rock!
Alexandra: And you got me chocolate! I absolutely adore chocolate!
Lexie sits down next to you and offers you some popcorn.
Lexie: You look grim, love. What are you thinking?
Danny: I think that was a very FRIENDLY gesture...
James: Sigh...
Danny: I just hope it wasn’t TOO friendly.
The movie starts, and right as the main character starts burping, there is a flash of static, and the movie switches over to a tender romantic-comedy.
Alexandra: What happened? Did we just switch movies? Why are the characters kissing now?
Ushers rush into the theater. They explain the projector malfunction and offer up complimentary movie passes.
Danny: ...so do we stay for the romantic-comedy?
James: Just go with it... I’m in the mood for kissing.
Time - 8 hours
The credits roll, and your group assembles out in the theater lobby.
Danny: So... what did you guys think of the movie?
Alexandra: The movie was pretty funny, but not nearly as funny as what Lexie kept whispering in my ear!
James: Personally, I liked the party where Lexie got startles by that black cat and grabbed my hand! It wasn’t even that startling... ...but it was pretty cute!
Danny: So I know what you think about Lexie. But what did you guys think about the MOVIE?
Lexie: I thought it was amazing! It was so great to hang out with all your beautiful friends!
Alexandra: We thought hanging out was great too!
James: We should totally hang out more! Like all the time!
Lexie swaps contact info with the whole group and then makes plans to hang out later. You and Lexie exit the theater together.
Lexie: I can’t thank you enough, Danny. You introduced me to all these wonderful new friends.
Danny: Right. About that...
Lexie: Hush, my love! Not even a word! We must save some friendly conversation for dinner tomorrow, when we all go out for pizza.
Requirements
- Lexie
- A Girl Classmate Except Danny (Alexandra)
- A Guy Classmate Except Danny (Berry)
Your groups finds a booth inside a brightly-lit family-owned pizza parlor.
Lexie: Oh! This place is wonderful. Such charming decor, and the food smells delicious.
Alexandra: Wait till you try a slice.
Berry: You’ll fall in LOVE! With the flavor, I mean.
Danny: You know, when you told me we were getting Italian food, I was worried the ambience might be overly romantic, but this place just seems fun.
There’s a loud pop, and the power cuts out. Waiters speed out bearing candles for the tables.
Lexie: What’s this, loves? Dinner by candle light!
Berry: So romantic...
Danny: Uggggggh.
Time - 12 hours
Lexie rises from the table, speaks to the restaurant manager, and then returns triumphantly!
Lexie: Good news, loves! I spoke to the manager. The jukebox is silent because the power is out, but he offered us the next best thing... live music!
A mariachi band steps over to the table and strums the first few bars of ‘That’s Amore’. The band sings in perfect harmony.
Lexie: What do you think?
Berry: ...so pretty.
Alexandra: You mean the music, right?
Berry: That too.
After dinner, you walk back to your car with Lexie.
Lexie: Another successful evening out with friends! And I owe it all to you.
Danny: I’m happy to help. I just hope that...
Lexie: What? What do you hope?
Danny: ...that nobody got the wrong impression.
Lexie: Impossible. We’re all just friends. What could go wrong?
You look just past Lexie to where Berry stands, pining away...
Berry: Siiiiiiiigh.
Lexie: Now I should get home. I have a delightfully busy week ahead of me!
Requirements
- A Nerd Except Danny (Zayn)
- A Jock Except Danny (Calivin)
- A Cheerleader (Sebastian)
A few days later, Lexie hustles across campus...
Danny: Hey, Lexie, how’s it going?
Lexie: So great! Since we all went to the movies, I’ve been hanging out with so many wonderful friends! I spent an afternoon with the artists. Such free spirits. They even suggested I pose for their portrait-drawing exercise!
Danny: That explains all those art posts of you on Tumblr then...
Lexie: Then I talked fashion with the preps. Turns out I’ve been inspiring a new look around campus, and I didn’t even know it.
Danny: Hearts have become pretty popular lately...
Lexie: Now I’m heading off to do fantasy live action role-play with the nerds! Or was I watching the jocks at soccer practice?! Or was I supposed to talk step routines with the cheerleaders?! ...I’ve been so busy, I can’t seem to remember.
You both walk to the soccer field. LARPers, soccer players, and cheerleaders are grouped in three different areas.
Zayn: Hark, Lexie... well met! We welcome you to our guild.
Calivin: That’s cute. And not just a little bit desperate. Lexie is watching us practice today.
Sebastian: Uh, wrong. Lexie is hanging out with the cheerleaders today. Tell them, Lexie.
Lexie: Well, actually, I don’t... I mean... I think I MIGHT be triple-booked.
Time - 16 hours
Sebastian leads Lexie away.
Sebastian: It’s fine, Lexie. You can just tell Calivin that you’ll watch soccer practice some other day? Meanwhile, you can help our squad perfect our step routines.
Calivin: But what about soccer? What if somebody gets hurt and needs CPR again?
Lexie: ...he had a sprained ankle.
Zayn steps forward and dramatically plants a staff into the turf!
Zayn: You shall not pass!!! Er, I mean... I’m pretty sure Lexie would prefer to remain here with Guild Balrog!
Zayn, Calivin, and Sebastian each pull Lexie in opposite directions.
Danny: Hey, cut that out! You’re--
Zayn, Calivin and Sebastian all let go at the exact same time. Lexie sprawls to the ground, but somehow manages to land in a graceful fashion model pose.
Danny: That was... unexpected...
Danny: Good thing you’re all right, Lexie!
Lexie: No, I’m not all right! Not even a little bit!
Lexie storms coolly off the field.
Calivin: Way to go, Sebastian!
Sebastian: Me? What about Zayn?
Zayn: Uncool! Er, I mean... thou speaketh with poison tongue!
Danny: Gah! All of you, cut it out... I’ll go talk to Lexie.
Requirements
- Danny
- Lexie
You find Lexie walking along an isolated beach, the sun dappling the sky in shades of gold and crimson. A string quartet begins their melodious evening rehearsal nearby.
Danny: This stuff just happens to you, doesn’t it?
Lexie: You mean all this? This is just a quiet place I come to clear my head.
Danny: Of course it is... Listen, I’m sorry about before. Everyone just got carried away.
Lexie: I know...
Time - 23 hours
You and Lexie continue walking along the beach.
Lexie: Danny, you have been the most amazing friend to me. Know that I treasure each moment we’ve shared. My only regret is that I did not listen. You were afraid something like this might happen... And now it has. Once again, people are fighting over me.
Danny: I’ve been thinking, Lexie. This is a school where people get to be whoever they want. You’re attractive and charming... and you shouldn’t have to change for anybody!
Lexie: But the jocks and cheerleaders seemed so upset!
Danny: I know, but you can’t change what anyone else feels. All you can do is be the best friend possible. And part of being a good friend is TRUST. Real friends will always come around.
Lexie: ...so I should trust that everyone will work things out? How long do you think it will it take?
Danny: Hmmm. There are a lot of variables to consider, but I’d guesstimate... Exactly one party.
Requirements
- Complete a Party with Lexie
The party is just ending when you round a corner and bump into Lexie.
Danny: ...heh, this keeps happening!
Lexie: Yes, a ‘call back’. Endearing, isn’t it?
Danny: A little bit... how did the party go?
Lexie: Everyone got along splendidly. There was almost no romantic tension at all.
Danny: ...almost?
Lexie: You know... except for the GOOD kind.
Lexie takes a knee and pulls out a heart-shaped box of chocolates.
Lexie: Dearest Danny, I would like to thank you again for all your help. Our relationship means the world to me.
Danny: Um, all this is seeming a little romantic. Are we... is this...? Because you do know I’m seeing someone!
Lexie: Oh, you mean this silly box? It was the only one I had.
Lexie pulls the top off the box of chocolates and reveals... a gift card.
Danny: Aww... thank you, Lexie.
Lexie: And thank you... my friend.