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heathyr:

What kind of customer service voice are you?

The Sweet Southerner

heavy southern accent (genuine or put-upon), super candy sweet tone that will give the customer cavities

“honey” “y’all” “ain’t” “oh my goodness” “you’re very welcome hun”

1920s Pep & Charm

talking like you’re the owner of the local sodafountain (or john mulaney)

“by golly” “attaboy” “why/yes of course!” “yep/yeppers!”

The Helpful Dude

very casual yet earnest language, cali surfer aesthetic

“yeah man” “i got you dude” “cool cool cool” “no prob” “uhhhh”

Dealing With a Baby Boomer

very confident professional language in case they think you’re not qualified, no contractions, avoiding “uhhh” or “ummm,” faking that you checked with your supervisor and give them the exact same info you gave them before

“yes ma’am/sir” or just “yes/no” “you’re welcome” “one moment please”

I Am The Manager

all kinds of authority in tone, almost euphoric in nature while also being polite even though they’re yelling on the other end of the line/counter

🙂 I AM THE MANAGER 🙂

Present But Mentally Done

lots of paralanguage, for example “mhm” “mmm” “uhhhh” *sigh*

flat speech, tired, is present but not really wanting to help or be here at all, may sound a little drunk but not actually drunk. just tired

Sympathetic Sally

tone of voice so caring that it could put a therapist to shame, wanting to help, on the customer’s side

“oh i am SO sorry about that” “let’s see what we can do!” “this is how i can help you” “i apologize profusely”

Military Background

very short responses, no-nonsense tone with minimal emotion, uses military alphabet to spell things, keeps conversation as fast and efficient as possible

“yes/no” “affirmative” “i can do that”

There’s Nothing I Don’t Know

super confident, everything you say sounds like The Law, customers are almost intimidated by your knowledge

“according to our policy” “there is a fee for…” “your coupon is expired, no exceptions”

I Know Nothing

taking messages is your forte, unsure sounding tone, deflecting responsibility

“i can take a message and contact my supervisor” “let me confirm and get back to you” “i’ll get my manager”

And lastly,

The Millenial:

No Problem 🙂

skystones:

can….anyone….please…..translate this for me….. im dying squidward

@skystones Enjoy~~~ Please bear in mind I’m not English native speaker, some sentences might sound weird or not informal enough, but I did my best ahah

[Author’s
note: Set after Ridorana, somewhere near Balfonheim, such as Cerobi Steppe]

p.1
Vaan: It blossoms even in here… Brother…

p.2 FlashBack
Reks: Vaan..
Vaan: Eeh ? This flower again? What was its name again?
Reks: Galbana Lilies
Vaan: You really like them don’t you brother?
Reks: Well… Especially during such difficult times.
A color that reminds us to stay
strong and an elegant perfume which calms down our hearts, isn’t it perfect?

p.3 -Back in present day-
Balthier : Hey Vaan
…….. Vaan !!
Vaan : Ah… it’s you
Balthier : What are you doing here ? -Such a lame reaction-
Vaan : Just walking around a bit. And you waccha doing?
Batlhier : Me ? I guess I will walk around too
-Chibi Vaan: “I guess” ??-
[Balthier notices the flower]

p.4
Balthier : Were you admiring this flower ?
Vaan : It’s a Galbana Lily… My Brother loved them…
After Reddas’ sacrifice I
wanted to take my mind off things but… [litt. After what Reddas has become]
Aaah…~ !
I had to find this flower
here !

p.5
Vaan : [looks annoyed] When I could finally live without thinking of my
Brother.
Balthier : Wasn’t your brother someone really important to you ?
Vaan : He was ! That’s why… that’s why it hurts…
I loved him… He was
everything…
I’m… I know that I…

p.6
Vaan : [crying] I Know I’m still running away from the past
It sucks… I can’t do Ashe
honor in this state.
I’ve told her before… that I
was done running.

p.7
Vaan: And yet I found a flower and now I’m crying, I’m too weak (litt. uncool)
I can’t smile anymore! And in
front of you!
Balthier : Vaan…
Vaan: It’s the worst…
[clearly upset] I’ve come so
far and I’m still crying, and for you to see me like this !
Balthier: Vaan…
Vaan: I wanted to be strong but I’m weak !!
Balthier : Stop already
Vaan : I…
Balthier : Vaan !!

p.8
[firmly hugs Vaan to comfort him]

p.9
Balthier : It’s all right… stop blaming yourself Vaan…
For me… even when you
don’t smile, when you’re not fooling around, when you cherish the memory of
your beloved brother… I don’t find it embarrassing…
If you feel like crying,
I will lend you my shoulder [litt. my chest].
So you can cry as much
as you want.

p.10
[clinging to Balthier’s shirt]
Balthier: Do not worry… I won’t tell the others…
[Vaan burst into tears]

p.11
[…]

p12
[Vaan calms down]
Balthier: You feel better…?
So… How bad your face
has become?
Vaan: No way! you gonna make fun of me!
Balthier: I’ve let you cry until the end, show me your face
Vaan: Hoi !!

p.13
Balthier: Here it is!
Vaan: What’s wrong with you?? Stop looking!
Balthier: It’s true… you can’t show this face, not even to Penelo… right….?

p.14
[Balthier kisses Vaan]
Vaan: … No…
S… Stop it!

p.15
[Vaan pushes Balthier back]
Vaan: [quite shocked] wh… [runs away]
Balthier: Hoi! Vaan!
Vaa………
Balthier: ………… [sigh]

p.16
Balthier : What have I done…

-Next Day, in Balfonheim-

p.17
Penelo : … an?
Vaan..?
VAAN!
Vaan : Eh ?
Penelo : I’m calling you since forever !
Vaan : Sorry ‘bout that !
what was it about ?
Penelo : Vaan… What’s wrong with you today?

p.18
Penelo: Since this morning you’ve been bumping into
walls, or into the guys carrying the merchandise in the city, even outside you
didn’t fight well…
Also… you’ve been avoiding
Balthier -during the meals, the meetings… –
Tell me, did something happen
with Balthier yesterday?
Vaan: No… Not at all !!
Penelo: But…
Vaan: NOTHING HAPPENED!
Penelo : Kyaa Vaan !!!!

p.19
Penelo : Vaan !!! ….. Vaan…
What happened…?
Vaan: [breathless] There’s no way I could tell her…
How could I…

p.20
Vaan: What can I do….
at this rate I’ll cause
everyone trouble
[mumbling for himself] I dunno
what to tell this guy, it’s embarrassing…
Balthier : Hey Vaan !
What are you doing
sitting in front of someone else’s room ?
Vaan: Balth…
Ah ! Sorry! Leaving at once!
Balthier: … Wait…

p.21
[drags Vaan into his room]
Balthier: I have something to tell you! Come in!
Vaan: H… Hoi!

Balthier: Well… you already know what it is about… what happened yesterday…

p.22
Vaan: [smiling and laughing nervously] Ah! About that! Right, there’re some things
I wanted to tell you too! To think you comforted me, you didn’t have to…
Also… Right! I ended up crying
so loudly in your ears, sorry ‘bout that !!
And… yeah… I went back here
leaving you alone… anyway…
I’m deeply sorry for all the
inconvenience !!! and… Thank You!
Vaan: [trying to run away] See ya!
Balthier: Hoi let me talk too!
Vaan : .. Right…
Balthier: Why are you running away anyway?

p.23
Balthier: What I did yesterday… I know I was wrong. I apologize.
I kissed you all of a
sudden, it’s only natural that you would be surprised.
So… Would you forget it?

p.24
Vaan: … you kidding right ?
Since yesterday it hurts, I’m
all gloomy I couldn’t even eat !
I don’t get it but I can’t
even look at you my heart pounding in my chest…
Balthier : Wait a minute… !
Try looking at me for good !

p.25
[Vaan all blushing]
Balthier ……………. [Burst into laugh]
Vaan: W… w… w… w… WHAT’S WRONG WITH YOU??? – so rude-
Balthier: Vaan… I didn’t know you would be so slow to understand…

p.26
Balthier: You… You’re falling for me~?
Vaan: Wh… Of course not!!!
Balthier: Why aren’t you running out of here?
If I’m wrong, you can
leave calling me all the names you want
Vaan: I… I…
Balthier: To be honest, I was worried because you were avoiding me but… There
was no need to worry.

p.27
Balthier: And… You already know it right?
It’s in my nature to
(want to) obtain any treasure I encounter.
Vaan: ………. Eh?
Balthier: Really…?
Balthier: Stop fooling around! Understand how I feel!

[To be continued]

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