Stardew Valley: Demetrius Isn't A Very Pleasant Husband

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Demetrius is the friendly neighborhood scientist of Stardew Valley. He’s often in his lab or outdoors, studying plant and animal life. Should theStardew Valley player speak to him, he’s generally polite though, at times, aloof as he’s often contemplating his experiments.

That said, Demetrius has his flaws, much like the rest of the characters in Stardew Valley. While he’s no doubt a skilled scientist, he seems to struggle with his family life, and this can be seen in his scripted events and dialogue.

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Demetrius lives with his wife, Robin, in the mountain area of Pelican Town. With him are his children, Maru and Sebastian. Demetrius is Robin’s second husband as Stardew Valley's Sebastian is her child from an earlier relationship. Maru, on the other hand, is his biological daughter. This is suggested by the books “Maximizing Your Second Marriage” and “Practical Tips For First-Time Step-Dads,” which can be found on the couple’s bedroom shelf.

While the family may seem unproblematic, the player can spot a few issues when going through some of their scripted events. For instance, his events with Robin suggest that the two have trouble communicating effectively. During his Six-Heart Event in Stardew Valley, the two get into an argument about how tomatoes aren’t what Robin meant when she asked Demetrius to get fruits. They then ask the player how they’d classify a tomato — vegetable or fruit.

If the player chooses vegetable, Demetrius will say, “I figured a farmer would know the correct answer…” This also decreases Demetrius’ friendship points. Alternatively, choosing fruit will increase the player’s friendship with him. After this, Demetrius will explain to Robin that he