THE HEX · Salem Eleanor
A former English journalist infected with Techrot. She is telepathic but chooses to type anyway, because for her it is a matter of “control and art”. Arthur’s twin sister. She admits that she is the one who named the thing eating the city — and eating her — “Techrot”.
Tone and Openers
Romanceable?
Yes — unlocks at Rank 5 (Pizza Party)
Best tone
Careful and honest; she spots a glib or evasive answer immediately. "I am still Eleanor Nightingale. That's more important to me than being 'human' is" sums up her relationship with the infection.
Best gifts
KineBasik™ Hanging Planter — +20 Chemistry each
Openers
Opens with philosophy — "So. The Void." or "What do you think happens after we die?"
Try a Conversation with Eleanor
All 49 conversations you can have with Eleanor are ready in the KIM simulator — click one and it plays out line by line. You can see the Chemistry each answer awards and the route to a romance there.
The Fastest Way to Farm Chemistry
One conversation, one new office or plant gift and one Höllvania bounty a day.
Philosophical questions about the Void and about death carry you to Friendly.
The details of her telepathy and her relationship with Arthur unlock Liked.
Family trauma and Void entities carry you from Trusted to Close.
Milestone Conversations
- The consent talk
- Birthday conversations (November 2)
- The tense sibling thread with Lettie
Official Portrait