First time I'm trying the "solo" run, and I really don't get the system around sidekicks.
Everytime I met a key NPC, I only get "this character wants to talk to XXX" with a yes/no answer. Then I have no clue whatsoever what's going on, nor can I influence the situation, I just get an entry in the log without no more background...

What gives?
Is there a way to "actually" play my characters and decide what they'll do??