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At Royotia pub
Passionate Miner: Recently there's been gossip about Lord David's love interests... or lack thereof. He's never been connected with anybody. Wonder if he's an eunuch? An' that's the story!

Bartender: Harumph harumph... harumph! Marquis of Athlum... you, too, are my rival! ...Impressive, don't you think?

Passionate Miner: Definitely a surprise.

At Balterossa pub
Bartender's Daughter: Recently there's been gossip about Lord David's love interests... or lack thereof. He's never been connected with anybody. That's the latest news, Daddy.

Bartender: Hrm, and he's that age... Alright, beloved daughter, I forbid you from going to Athlum for a while!

Bartender's Daughter: O-okay...

At Celapaleis pub
Gossipy Girl: Recently there's been gossip about Lord David's love interests... or lack thereof. He's never been connected with anybody. That's the latest scoop, anyway!

Bartenderess: Really? I could swear there was that one person a while back...

Gossipy Girl: What? What? Really? If you know something, you gotta dish!

At Baaluk pub
Lively Old Man: Recently there's been gossip about Lord David's love interests... or lack thereof. He's never been connected with anybody. ...That's the scuttlebutt, anyhoo!

Bartender: Izzat so. And?

Lively Old Man: When I think love interests, I think of Granny. Yanno, she was totally gaga over me... fifty years ago, anyway! Gahahahaha!

At Ghor pub
Mercenary With A Past: According to my sources, the admirers of the Marquis of Athlum cannot believe there is no woman in his life, sir! Sir! What do you think of this!

Bartender: Why would I care about this?

At Nagapur pub
Trendy Girl: A lady was overheard saying the Marquis of Athlum was too young and attractive not to have a lady in his life. Isn't that exciting?

Bartender: Love is a game for two.

Trendy Girl: Sometimes, it's a game for one...

At Melphina pub
Noob Qsiti: A lady was overheard saying the Marquis of Athlum was too young and attractive not to have a lady in his life. What's that about?

Bartender: Don't you know? Athlum's great at hiding information. I'm sure he has a secret lady friend.

At Undelwalt pub
Qsiti Chaperon: The Marquis of Athlum has quite a number of admirers, it seems. All are surprised that he does not have a special lady friend. That's the talk of the town, my lady.

Bartenderess: So this "Athlum"... Ah, perhaps it is a new brand of tea!

Qsiti Chaperon: Indeed.

At Athlum pub
Pleasant Young Man: Recently there's been gossip about Lord David's love interests... or lack thereof. He's never been connected with anybody. ...That's the story, anyway.

Bartender: Of course! Lord David is concentrating on the important things of running a country. ...Plus, he's saving himself for me. Sorry, ladies!

...DAVE, THE WHOLE CONTINENT IS TALKING ABOUT YOUR LOVE LIFE.

Also, Melphina's Witch quest...

Mage-like girl: Anyways, I decided I wanna, like, live free. So, freely spend your cash on my special Khrynia magick staff. I promise you, it's the best rod you'll ever get.

Choices available to Rush:
[ ] I dig a good rod.
[ ] That rod would be my doom.