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Tales of Monkey Island Hints

Manatee Conversation

  • 1 of 10: You'll generally get the first three choices in this order when you start the conversation, and if you answer them correctly, that's all you have to do. If you mess them up, you'll get some of the other statements. I've included the answers to all the statements I've run across.
  • 2 of 10: She: Would you like me to dye the ocean depths with your blood?
    You: Is that blood or ketchup? (under Emergencies) or No, thank you. (under Courtesy)
  • 3 of 10: She: I'm not going to let some lummox buy my love with clever words.
    You: How much is it? (under Money & Customs)
  • 4 of 10: She: Why should I give you the time of day?
    You: I've lost my watch. (under Emergencies)
  • 5 of 10: She: What will you say when I rip your head off for my collection?
    You: Stop, thief! (under Emergencies)
  • 6 of 10: She: Why do I even bother?
    You: The television doesn't work. (under Hotels & Restaurants)
  • 7 of 10: She: If I go swimming with you, where will we go?
    You: I'd like to go to the aquarium. (under Getting Around)
  • 8 of 10: She: You males are all a bunch of cold fish!
    You: I like it hot & spicy. (under Hotels & Restaurants)
  • 9 of 10: She: You're not nervous, are you?
    You: Where is the bathroom? (under Getting Around)
  • 10 of 10: She: I don't want anyone with a lot of baggage.
    You: I have nothing to declare. (under Money & Customs)