To get Maria to help out at the Hushed Honeybee Inn in Metaphor: ReFantazio, you need to follow these steps:

1. Initial Encounter:
– Date: June 10th
– Location: Hushed Honeybee Inn, Grand Trad
– Action: Interact with Maria in the inn. This will establish the first connection with her and make her available as a follower.

2. Bonding Process:
– Rank 1: After reading with Maria on June 10th, you can start the first bond level by talking to her downstairs in the inn.
– Rank 2: To develop the bond beyond Rank 1, you need to reach Tolerance Rank 2. This can be done by progressing through the main story or completing other tasks that increase your Tolerance Rank.
– Subsequent Ranks: To unlock higher ranks, you need to give Maria specific drawings obtained during your travels:
– Rank 2: Give Maria the Tree of Prophecy drawing obtained on June 25th.
– Rank 3: Give Maria the Midnight Sunsands drawing obtained on July 2nd.
– Rank 4: Speak to Maria during the daytime after the events of Kriegante Castle in Martira.
– Rank 5: Give Maria the City Ruins drawing obtained on July 18th.
– Rank 6: Give Maria the Peregrine Falls drawing obtained on or after July 23rd.
– Rank 7: Reach Tolerance Rank 4 and speak to Maria outside the Hushed Honeybee Inn. Give her the Towering Seawall drawing obtained on August 15th.

3. Interacting with Maria:
– Once you have reached a higher Tolerance Rank, you can interact with Maria more frequently to strengthen your bond. This involves speaking to her during specific times and giving her the required drawings.

4. Activating Abilities:
– As you progress through the ranks, Maria will unlock various abilities that can aid you in combat and other activities. These abilities include:
– Healer Archetype: The party can now study the Healer Lineage.
– Healer Enlightenment: Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Healer Lineage.
– Healer Archetype Adept: The party can now study the Cleric Lineage.
– Scion’s Skill: Increases skill inheritance slots for the Healer Lineage to 2.
– Speed Cooking: Prevents time from passing when cooking in the Gauntlet Runner’s kitchen.
– Healer Veneration: Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Healer Lineage.

By following these steps, you will be able to get Maria to help out at the Hushed Honeybee Inn and unlock her various abilities, making her a valuable member of your team in Metaphor: ReFantazio.