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Each of the citizens of Sandrock inMy Time At Sandrockhave their own interests and passions. Heidi, the town architect, is not only passionate about her work, but it carries a deep meaning for her and plays a part in both her childhood and the woman she is today.
This leads her to enter an architectural competition, but the results had some unintended consequences. Whether you’re looking to help Heidi out as a friend or looking to pursue a romantic relationship with this talented architect, we’ll show you how to help Heidi renew her passion and what answers to pick for the best results.

How To Start Whispers Of The Heart
To access this quest, you’ll need toreach at leastFriendship level with Heidi, which can be done by gifting her liked items, fulfilling commissions from her, or befriending people in her social circle, like Hugo, Vivi, or Jasmine.
You’ll also need to haveaccepted the main mission, Operation De-Geeglate, and getPablo to return to town, as he’s a central figure in the beginning of the quest.

Whispers of the Heart istime-sensitiveandmust be completed on the day you accept it, so verify you have anIron Pickhammeror betterbefore picking up this quest, as you may not have time to craft one during it.
This quest begins when youapproach the news bulletin boardin thecenter of town, and you’ll findPablo and Rian having a conversationabout the competition’s results.

Listen to them talk for a while, and you’ll get a chance tosee the resultsfor yourself. You’ll see thatHeidi has the number one spotand that they want her tosend in a second submissionfor the final round.
Heidi comes by in time to see the two discussing the results, and Pablo congratulates her while Rian asks about what she plans to do with the winnings. Heididoesn’t really answer either of themand mentions thatmaybe a walk will help clear her head.
How To Help Heidi Find Inspiration
Head down toMartle’s Oasis, and you’ll find Heidiby the water, working on a design with apile of failed sketches balled upnearby.
Speak to her, and you’ll find out that not all is well: Heidi’sold mentor, Master Verna, sent her a lettercongratulating her on her work andpushing her to returnto Atara.
During this conversation, you’ll have the chance toget some extra relationship pointswith Heidi bypicking certain answers.
Heidi will decide to submit a design she’s truly proud of, regardless of whether she wins or not, and asks if you want to come along.Accept the offer, then head to theentrance to Sandrock, near the train signal.
You’ll getanother conversation with Heidi, and she’ll tell you about how she used to draw all the buildings in the area as a child, and the memories will remind her of themurals she and her mother would drawon the mountains.
Follow Heidito one of the nearby mountainsabove and behind Eufaula Salvage,avoiding enemies on the way, and she’lllead you to one of the mountain wallsfrom her childhood.
There’s achest in front of the broken rock pieces, but you’ll need aFeather Dusterto uncover itbefore it can be opened.
Use anIron Pickhammeror better tobreak the Giant Stones, and you’llreveal a colorful muralthat shows Heidi as a child, her mother, and her father. Heidi will reminisce about her family, and you’ll also get somemore dialogue options.
After a bit more talking, you’llget a short cutscene, and Heidi willcome up with a new designinspired by the memories of her family and the murals they did together.
Heidi will thank you for helping her figure out a new design and renewing her interest in the architectural competition. You’ll get areward of 1,150 Experience Pointsand15 Relationship Pointswith Heidi.