Read the relationship icons
In Known Characters, a yellow dialogue bubble means the character has something to discuss. Green friendship icons and red romance hearts are different measures; a friendly business conversation does not necessarily advance romance.
When dialogue runs out, continue the character’s related story rather than assuming the same daily greeting will always add a heart.
Follow the character’s interests
Talk about the subject the character has raised and choose a flirt or invitation when it appears. Save before an important choice. Characters have different views: responses that suit Zaffer’s stance toward CorpSec need not suit Agent Teleshko’s.
Characters with romance-related interactions include Zaffer, Agent Teleshko, Mia Jay, Ava and Raluca. Treat this as a starting list for conversations, not a guarantee that each interaction ends in the same relationship outcome.
Recognize a flirt before calling it a date
At Docks, getting to know Raluca and showing interest in her story can lead to red-heart progress and the option “Then maybe we should dance sometime?”
A visible invitation is a choice you can pursue. It is separate from having accepted the invitation and completed a date. When a date task appears, follow its district and journal marker.
Keep expectations tied to the route
A first date, a red-heart increase and a character’s final story decision are distinct milestones. Conflict over a character’s views can hurt progress, so keep a save before major dialogue branches.
For Ava in particular, distinguish her main-story decisions from ordinary flirtation. A completed quest or a heart reward alone is not a reason to assume every romantic branch has been chosen.