Conversation 1020: WHIRLING F1 / HARDIE WC MODIFIERES

* Evrart * Play * Bullet

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ID Character Dialogue Conditions Links
0 None
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1 None
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2 You "Don't worry, I will figure this out sooner or later." (Conclude.)
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3 None
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4 Elizabeth "Why don't you go home and log it into evidence. These men have told you what happened."
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5 Drama Sire, it would be an event most dramatic if you were to produce the bullet and dangle it before their very eyes!
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6 Titus Hardie He gives you an indulgent look. "Well there are so many bullets in the world and so many heads..."
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7 Titus Hardie "I really don't care." He shrugs and looks over his shoulder.
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8 Kim Kitsuragi
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9 Kim Kitsuragi CheckItem("fractured_bullet")
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10 Kim Kitsuragi (CheckItem("fractured_bullet")) == false
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11 You "I just found a *bullet* -- in the hanged man's head." (Variable["XP.discover_the_bullet"] or Variable["yard.hanged_got_bullet_out"]) and Variable["whirling.hardies_asked_about_the_bullet_in_lynching_hub"] == false and Variable["whirling.hardies_confronted_them_with_the_bullet"] == false
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12 You "Me and Evrart talked. He promised you'd cooperate." Variable["cargo.evrart_enlist_evrart_help_with_hardie_boys_wc_success"] == true and Variable["whirling.hardie_lynching_hub_reached"] == true
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13 Alain "It's bound to happen again, you know." He taps on his right temple. "Just statistically speaking, of course."
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14 Titus Hardie "Yeah yeah, I heard him. The fuck do you think I'm doing here? You'd have your ass handed to you if it wasn't for the bossman's word."
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15 None
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16 Shanky "You gonna let him talk to me like that, Titus?" He turns his eyes, full of hurt, to the big man.
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17 You "Truly curious. If you *hanged* him, how did it get there?"
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18 Rhetoric It would take an army to bend Titus to its will, but having Evrart back you up like that... did seem to have *some* effect.
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19 Titus Hardie "A bullet, you say?" He pats the back of his head. "That's mighty curious."
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20 Titus Hardie "Oh, so you went and talked to my mommy -- and now she's making me play with you?" He spits. "Is that it, lawman?"
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21 Titus Hardie He turns back to you. "The old man sent word you'd be around again. That's the reason I'm being so forthcoming with ya. Don't wear it out."
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22 Kim Kitsuragi
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23 Kim Kitsuragi IsKimHere()
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24 Kim Kitsuragi (IsKimHere()) == false
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25 Kim Kitsuragi
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26 Kim Kitsuragi IsKimHere()
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27 Kim Kitsuragi (IsKimHere()) == false
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28 Shanky "And what's going to happen if we don't?" The little guy leans forward. "You gonna go and *tell* on us?"
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29 Titus Hardie "Typical binoclard. Always a tattletale." He shakes his head resentfully and continues.
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30 Titus Hardie "Evrart sent word you two would be around again. That's the only reason I'm being so forthcoming with ya. Don't wear it out."
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31 You "Very mature, guys. Evrart sent word, right?"
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32 Authority Explosive laughter follows. To his men, Titus Hardie is a golden god. They want to laugh at his jokes even before they leave his lips. This guy is a born leader.
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33 You "Curious yes, I guess we'll never know... About something else though?"
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34 Kim Kitsuragi "I would though," he says, as casually as if he were commenting on the weather.
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35 Kim Kitsuragi "Indeed. *Mighty*. How did it get there?" The lieutenant is fixed on Titus.
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36 Titus Hardie He sighs deeply. "I guess it's only logical -- at some point one of them bullets had to end up in one of them heads..."
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37 You "Why don't you push me some more and find out, gimp."
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38 Titus Hardie "Let's see..." He chuckles. "Yeah. I guess I am, you big pussy."
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39 You "I would *never* tell on someone!"
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40 Titus Hardie "Let me state this very clearly, coppo." He clears his throat and declares: "Hello, officer! I'm Titus Hardie and these are my boys. Hardie boys. How may we assist you?"
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41 Titus Hardie "Well, snitches get stitches and you don't have any stitches, although by the looks of it you could probably use some." He sizes you up.
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42 Elizabeth "This line of questioning is *over*," the woman interrupts. "You got the cause of death already. Hanging."
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43 None
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44 Kim Kitsuragi "There was a bullet in the dead man's brain," the lieutenant checks his notes. "Why was it there, if you hanged him?"
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45 Kim Kitsuragi
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46 Kim Kitsuragi IsKimHere()
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47 Kim Kitsuragi (IsKimHere()) == false
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48 Titus Hardie "Huh?!" A sip of beer makes the surprise go down easier.
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49 You "How does the *bullet* in his head factor into this?" (Variable["XP.discover_the_bullet"] or Variable["yard.hanged_got_bullet_out"])
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50 Elizabeth "If there's any *post-mortem* trauma, it's your problem. This will not turn into a cross-examination."
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51 You "If you hanged him, why was there a bullet in his head?"
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52 Reaction Speed She cut in so Titus wouldn't have to answer.
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53 Kim Kitsuragi
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54 Kim Kitsuragi Variable["whirling.hardies_reaction_sp_gardener_answers_for_titus"]
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55 Kim Kitsuragi (Variable["whirling.hardies_reaction_sp_gardener_answers_for_titus"]) == false
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56 Drama ...or lie. Something he's probably not very good at.
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57 Volition They'll keep blocking this. Return to this subject later, when they've dropped their guard.
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58 You "You still haven't explained the bullet in his head." (Variable["XP.discover_the_bullet"] or Variable["yard.hanged_got_bullet_out"]) and Variable["whirling.hardies_asked_about_the_bullet_in_lynching_hub"] == true
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59 Titus Hardie "You know, all this talk about bullets and heads makes me think you want one in *yours*."
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60 Kim Kitsuragi
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61 Kim Kitsuragi Variable["whirling.hardies_asked_about_the_bullet_in_lynching_hub"] == true
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62 Kim Kitsuragi (Variable["whirling.hardies_asked_about_the_bullet_in_lynching_hub"] == true) == false
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63 Elizabeth "Titus has already given you a cause of death. Hanging. Why is it so hard for you to understand?" The question is rhetorical.
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64 Kim Kitsuragi
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65 Kim Kitsuragi Variable["whirling.hardies_asked_about_the_bullet_in_lynching_hub"]
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66 Kim Kitsuragi (Variable["whirling.hardies_asked_about_the_bullet_in_lynching_hub"]) == false
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67 None
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68 You "I'm gonna ask you again, why was this..." (Show them the bullet) "... in the victim's head?" CheckItem("fractured_bullet")
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69 You "Did you guys shoot him?"
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70 You "I think the hanging was a cover-up for the shooting."
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71 Titus Hardie "You know what I think?" He raises his finger. "I think he was shot in the head as a kid. And his brain grew around the bullet."
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72 Alain "Around the bullet, man..." Alain pinches the root of his nose. "That's a good one."
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73 Endurance It *is* possible to live with an injury like that. Makes you touch the back of your skull, wondering if there's one in there?
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74 Kim Kitsuragi
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75 Kim Kitsuragi Variable["whirling.hardies_its_possible_the_merc_was_shot_in_the_head_as_a_child_and_his_brain_grew_around_the_bullet"]
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76 Kim Kitsuragi (Variable["whirling.hardies_its_possible_the_merc_was_shot_in_the_head_as_a_child_and_his_brain_grew_around_the_bullet"]) == false
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77 Pain Threshold No. You'd remember that. You've been shot at four times. Hit twice.
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78 None
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79 Shanky "Wow." The little man leans in to inspect the leaden blossom. "He's got it in a real evidence bag and all..."
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80 Drama All the goofing around is to avoid lying. It's a technique.
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81 None
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82 You "I meant *before* he was hanged." Variable["whirling.hardies_did_you_shoot_him_asked"] and IsKimHere() == false
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83 Logic It's not like you blew it *wide* open, but there's a little crack in there, somewhere...
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84 Titus Hardie "Never been worried in my life, lawman." He crosses his hairy arms, having forgotten his beer for a moment.
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85 None
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86 Shanky "Yeah, Glen likes to shoot his guns when he's drunk." The little guy looks you in the eye. "Better hope he stays sober."
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87 Glen "Shit!" He throws his head back. "*I* probably did shoot him. I was drunk last night. You guys know me when I'm drunk..."
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88 Kim Kitsuragi "No, he meant *before* he was hanged. Did you shoot him *before* you hanged him?"
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89 Kim Kitsuragi
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90 Kim Kitsuragi IsKimHere()
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91 Kim Kitsuragi (IsKimHere()) == false
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92 Elizabeth "Before? After? *During?*" She spreads her arms. "This is getting ridiculous. They told you what happened. Stop wasting your time."
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93 None
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94 Kim Kitsuragi
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95 Kim Kitsuragi Variable["whirling.hardies_entered_this_from_the_upper_branch"]
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96 Kim Kitsuragi (Variable["whirling.hardies_entered_this_from_the_upper_branch"]) == false
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97 Kim Kitsuragi "Yes. Death threats," he says calmly. "My partner meant *before* he was hanged."
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98 Elizabeth "Before? After? *During?*" She shakes her head slowly. "I seriously advise you to stop testing these men. They're getting *agitated*."
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99 Half Light *They're* no more agitated than they were a minute ago. She is though.
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100 Eugene "Oh, they're itching for one..." He clacks his tongue. "I listen to Channel 8. These cops have a death wish."
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101 You "Let's change the subject."
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102 Titus Hardie "Oh no, Shanks... you hurt his feelings." He mocks you. "Please ask your little questions, little guy."
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103 None
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104 Titus Hardie "The old man sent word you'd would be around. That's the only reason I'm being so forthcoming with ya. Don't wear it out."
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105 Kim Kitsuragi "Shanky -- it's Shanky, right?" He doesn't wait for an answer. "I thought there's something wrong about the lynching story. Now I *know* there was."
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106 Shanky "It's you assholes that feel the need to go around like a fucking brass band -- the Hardie boys are dead silent."
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107 Alain "Yeah! It's like they put cowbells on you before they send you to the streets." He says provokingly. "What's with the cowbells, police man?"
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108 None
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109 Titus Hardie "Vapour, huh?" He glances at Alain. "Well, that checks out at least."
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110 You "My witness isn't a local."
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111 Kim Kitsuragi
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112 Kim Kitsuragi Variable["whirling.hardies_moralintern_mentioned"]
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113 Kim Kitsuragi (Variable["whirling.hardies_moralintern_mentioned"]) == false
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114 Alain "Those flaccid MI cocks with their *culture* language." The Mesque spits on the ground angrily. "Everything's a *surreal play* or a *sublime whatever*. Doesn't mean anything."
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115 Titus Hardie "That means absolutely nothing to me," he says taking a sip from his can. "Sounds like some made-up horse shit."
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116 You "I found someone who saw the hanging. A witness."
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117 Eugene "Areopagite?" He starts laughing. "Boss, I think he's trying to say me and Theo."
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118 Titus Hardie "Well yeah..." Titus nods. "What is confusing you? Eugene, Theo and Alain were there too. I already told you -- we were all there."
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119 Kim Kitsuragi
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120 Kim Kitsuragi IsKimHere()
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121 Kim Kitsuragi (IsKimHere()) == false
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122 You "It means the whole scene was long and drawn out. Like a movie."
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123 Kim Kitsuragi
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124 Kim Kitsuragi IsKimHere()
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125 Kim Kitsuragi (IsKimHere()) == false
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126 Titus Hardie "A witness?" The tall man crosses his arms on his chest. "You ain't got shit. The locals would never come to you with this."
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127 Alain "That's just cop-tactics, Titus. Next he's gonna tell you one of us already rolled on the others -- and is in witness protection."
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128 Kim Kitsuragi "It means the whole scene was long and drawn out. Like it was from a *film*."
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129 Shanky "What is this fella's problem?!" The little guy addresses everyone and no one. "Sorry, we didn't make it more action-packed. It wasn't the first thing on our minds you see."
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130 None
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131 None
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132 You "Actually nothing." Variable["whirling.hardies_said_the_witness_is_a_high_ranking_offical"] == false and Variable["whirling.hardies_whirling_gave_up_the_witness_to_the_ealborate_play"] == false
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133 Kim Kitsuragi You can almost see the blood curdle in the lieutenant's veins. Miraculously he remains silent.
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134 Alain "I've seen this shit a million times, Titus. Flyfishing -- they're desperate." He turns to you. "Tell us, copper, what wacky claims did he make?"
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135 None
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136 Suggestion You didn't break this wagon fort, but you did manage to rattle the people inside a bit.
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137 You "Let's just drop this."
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138 Kim Kitsuragi
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139 Kim Kitsuragi IsKimHere()
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140 Kim Kitsuragi (IsKimHere()) == false
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141 You "Charles Villedrouin, a high ranking government official from Rue de Saint Ghislaine 33-B."
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142 You "The witness said the end is here, the great undoing. We will all be vapour." IsTHCCookingOrFixed("apocalypse_cop")
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143 Titus Hardie "Yeah, right... like we wouldn't know if an MI plant was in our town." Titus looks over his shoulder to his men. "Nice try, right?"
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144 Titus Hardie "It's like you said, Al." He turns to the man on his left. "Copper's coming up with this on the spot. There is no witness."
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145 You "The witness said it all looked like a *surreal play*."
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146 You "Who he *is* is irrelevant."
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147 You "Let's just say he's a high ranking government official -- and leave it at that."
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148 Esprit de Corps Not only his name, but his address... You are a goddamn menace.
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149 You "The witness said the hanging went down very quietly. No shouting, no commotion."
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150 You "The witness said he saw two people of Areopagite descent. And one Mesque."
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151 Titus Hardie "So some Moralintern cronie," he says with great reproach. "What did he tell you? I bet he had a dead hooker situation, if he came to Martinaise."
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152 Titus Hardie Titus scratches the back of his head and asks: "Well, let's hear it then. Who is your mystery fella?"
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153 Composure He's not alarmed by the sudden appearance of a witness. But he is surprised.
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154 Titus Hardie "Your fake witness?" Titus rubs his chin. "Yeah, let's do that before this gets embarrassing."
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155 None
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156 Encyclopedia MI is short for Moralintern. Moralintern is short for Moralist International, the coalition that runs Revachol.
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157 Logic This goes without saying, but nonetheless -- don't give out his name.
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158 You "Enough about the witness." Variable["whirling.hardies_said_the_witness_is_a_high_ranking_offical"] == true or Variable["whirling.hardies_whirling_gave_up_the_witness_to_the_ealborate_play"] == true
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159 Kim Kitsuragi
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160 Kim Kitsuragi IsKimHere()
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161 Kim Kitsuragi (IsKimHere()) == false
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162 Kim Kitsuragi "For the record -- which I have to type up later tonight -- no apocalypse related testimony was provided to us by the witness."
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163 Shanky "Check out the stand-up comedians the RCM has. When are we gonna get funnymen like that?"
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164 None
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165 Shanky "You don't know shiiiiiit!"
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166 Kim Kitsuragi "I know you're lying, Shanky." He writes in his notebook.
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167 Rhetoric They're avoiding having to answer this question.
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168 Kim Kitsuragi
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169 Kim Kitsuragi Variable["whirling.hardies_elaborate_play_rhet_avoding_asnwer"]
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170 Kim Kitsuragi (Variable["whirling.hardies_elaborate_play_rhet_avoding_asnwer"]) == false
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171 You "I'd imagined you guys drinking and singing lynching songs. What's with the funeral silence?"
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172 You Never mind.
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173 Glen "We were drinking!" He looks around. "Weren't we guys? I hit the bottle hard. I was drunk as fuck."
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174 Kim Kitsuragi
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175 Kim Kitsuragi IsKimHere()
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176 Kim Kitsuragi (IsKimHere()) == false
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177 Kim Kitsuragi "Right. I'm convinced, Glen." He nods sarcastically. "Nothing off here. Just a regular hanging."
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178 Empathy Bullseye! Glen looks around uncomfortably. The lieutenant hit a nerve.
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179 Rhetoric Yes. Of course. Be *polite* with the suspects...
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180 Savoir Faire Damn, they wormed their way out of it. Somehow... try something else if you can.
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181 Kim Kitsuragi
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182 Kim Kitsuragi Variable["whirling.hardies_whirling_gave_up_the_witness_to_the_ealborate_play"]
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183 Kim Kitsuragi (Variable["whirling.hardies_whirling_gave_up_the_witness_to_the_ealborate_play"]) == false
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184 Titus Hardie "Yes, enough of Charles Villedrouin from Rue de Saint Ghislaine 33-B."
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185 Titus Hardie "Some witness... I pulled the same shit. Came up with some shit -- then went and said it to people. Get a reaction. Don't have to go to cop school to try that."
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186 Titus Hardie "Great witness!" He must be really parched, because he takes a giant gulp of beer.
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187 Glen "You don't have to go to school for shit -- I never went to school and I'm doing great!"
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188 Eugene "You doing a hell of a job, man! Hell of a job!"
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189 Kim Kitsuragi
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190 Kim Kitsuragi IsKimHere()
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191 Kim Kitsuragi (IsKimHere()) == false
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192 Perception (Hearing) An almost inaudible whisper from the lieutenant: "Damn..."
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193 Kim Kitsuragi
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194 Kim Kitsuragi Variable["whirling.hardies_been_through_dont_need_scool_exit"]
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195 Kim Kitsuragi (Variable["whirling.hardies_been_through_dont_need_scool_exit"]) == false
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196 Titus Hardie "Whatever, man. You're really wasting our time with this shit."
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197 You "Surprise, Titus! I've connected you to the local drug trade." Variable["TASK.confront_hardie_about_drug_trade"] == true and Variable["TASK.confront_hardie_about_drug_trade_done"] == false and Variable["XP.glen_says_he_thinks_she_could_be_a_new_hardie"] == true
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198 Titus Hardie "Like hell you have." He leans back, unruffled. "There is no 'local drug trade'. This place is as clean as a rifle. Go back to Jamrock and ask the local junkies how clean *your* streets are in Precinct '41-Kilos'."
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199 Kim Kitsuragi "We'll do that. In the meantime," he points south, "did you know that there's an abandoned lorry at the intersection that was used to move raw ingredients for drugs from Terminal B to Jamrock?"
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200 You "You're right, there is no local drug trade -- except you." (Point at Titus.)
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201 Titus Hardie "That's a mighty interesting theory." He rubs his jaw, smiling. "I guess that's what you would need to do, theoretically. A big, strong, state run monopoly *would* out-compete the runts on the street."
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202 Eugene "Yeah, man. *Theoretically* that's what you would do -- to get rid of the gangs, the dealers, even some of the junkies."
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203 Titus Hardie "You would need good, trustworthy people to take their place, of course. *Hardy* men to run such a monopoly." He grins. "For the good of the community, of course."
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204 You "Good idea. People are always going to do drugs. At least this way you have some control over it."
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205 You "Yeah, keep telling yourself that. I know for a fact there's still plenty of drugs out there."
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206 You "There's still plenty of drugs out there. In fact, I have some in my bloodstream right now." SubstanceUsedOnce("speed") or SubstanceUsedOnce("pyrholidon")
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207 Titus Hardie "Enjoy your shitty ride, junkie-cop. We still have it under control. All you're doing is contributing to the local economy. It's just a little hitch."
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208 Kim Kitsuragi "The person driving it was present at the hanging. It was one of you. We've connected the footprints." He taps on his notebook, then turns to you. "Detective, do you want to deliver the coup de grace?"
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209 You "Forget it. I knew you'd never own up to it." (Back off.)
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210 Titus Hardie "Own up to what?" he shrugs. "Why don't you limp out of here, little detective, and keep your nose off my intersection."
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211 Reaction Speed The thought forms in your head, like a lightning strike branching in the sky.
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212 You "No, do the honour, you've earned it." (Nod at the lieutenant.)
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213 Kim Kitsuragi "Thank you." He turns to face the man. "You're right, Titus. There is no local drug trade, because it's all controlled by *you*. *You're* the drug trade."
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214 Suggestion No, the thunder is his. Leave it to the lieutenant.
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215 Eugene "Yeah, there's always gonna be little sprouts. People find a way to make coin. But that's the little picture... Hardie boys are taking care of the big picture!"
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216 Titus Hardie "No, there aren't. Some little shit and his dad are doing speed. Boo-fucking-hoo. The stuff's probably from Jamrock."
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217 Eugene "Whatever you've seen is peanuts. Look at the big picture, man. The place is a paradise -- and all thanks to Hardie boys!"
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218 You "This is disgusting. You're admitting to profiting off of poisoning your own people."
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219 Rhetoric Yes, but that just sends everyone else to Jamrock, doesn't it?
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220 You "You've just diverted the flow to Jamrock. You've made it *our* problem." Variable["whirling.hardies_rhetoric_drug_flow_to_jamrock"]
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221 Titus Hardie "We haven't *done* anything. But theoretically, it has to be someone's problem. So it might as well be yours." He takes a sip of his beer and smiles.
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222 Elizabeth "Titus, I'm amazed. Where is the same professionalism when it comes to *other* topics? You're doing great. I hardly have to interfere at all."
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223 Titus Hardie "I don't know, Lizzie. I guess *theoretical* things don't make me emotional." He turns to you. "Now was there anything else? I was sorta going to get my brewskie on."
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224 Titus Hardie "Thank you. Theoretically, of course. Thank you -- *theoretically*." He takes a sip of his beer and smiles.
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225 Kim Kitsuragi
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226 Kim Kitsuragi IsKimHere()
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227 Kim Kitsuragi (IsKimHere()) == false
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228 Titus Hardie "Boo-fucking-hoo. People will always be taking drugs. Might as well do it clean and organized."
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229 Suggestion He seems genuinely surprised at your response. In a good way.
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230 Eugene "Yeah, that's what the labour movement is *all* about. Clean and organized. And the Hardie boys are runnin' it."
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231 Titus Hardie "Theoretically, of course. We're just talking politics here. My answer to your drug accusation is: *How dare you? Go fuck yourself!*"
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232 Kim Kitsuragi "Not quite yet, Mr. Hardie. There were eight sets of prints on the crime scene. There are only seven Hardie boys here."
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233 Elizabeth "Aaaand here we go. Back to the usual." The woman sighs.
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234 Shanky "I know, I know!" The little man raises his index finger excitedly. "Fattie walked on all fours. He's so fucking fat he left two sets of footprints."
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235 Elizabeth "That's more like it, boys." She turns to you. "You heard him, it was Angus on all fours. Anything else you need to know?"
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236 Fat Angus "Go fuck your mom, Dennis."
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237 None
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238 Suggestion Finally, you got something out of him. This could prove useful in the future.
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239 Reaction Speed Despite everything, the little man is quick on his feet.
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240 None
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241 Kim Kitsuragi
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242 Kim Kitsuragi IsKimHere()
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243 Kim Kitsuragi (IsKimHere()) == false
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244 You "Fine. I had other questions."
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245 Titus Hardie "What fucking questions?"
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246 None
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247 None
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248 None
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249 Kim Kitsuragi
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250 Kim Kitsuragi IsKimHere()
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251 Kim Kitsuragi (IsKimHere()) == false
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252 Eugene "Oh, he's itching for one..." He clacks his tongue. "I listen to Channel 8. This cop has a death wish."
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253 You "The eighth Hardie -- the one who's missing. She runs the thing, right?"
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254 Titus Hardie "My answer is: *fuck off*!" He takes a step closer. "Mind your own business. There is no *eighth Hardie*. I run this goddamn scene!"
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255 None
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256 Kim Kitsuragi
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257 Kim Kitsuragi Variable["whirling.hardie_went_through_ruby_info"]
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258 Kim Kitsuragi (Variable["whirling.hardie_went_through_ruby_info"]) == false
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259 Kim Kitsuragi
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260 Kim Kitsuragi Variable["whirling.klaasje_ruby_leader"]
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261 Kim Kitsuragi (Variable["whirling.klaasje_ruby_leader"]) == false
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262 Kim Kitsuragi "We know Ruby was the driver. We know that's your *affiliation* with her." He taps on his notebook. "Detective, you want to deliver the coup de grace?"
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263 None
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264 Titus Hardie "You sure do love long walks through Theory Town, don't you?" the big guy asks, straightening his cap. "Well, I'm thirsty now. Thirsty for beer. Got any less theoretical questions, cop?"
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265 None
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266 None
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267 You "And what about this Ruby? Is she the eighth Hardie who runs this thing for you?"
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268 Half Light Okay, maybe it doesn't *feel* like this did anything to them -- but they have to be fretting a *little*. Everyone is afraid of witnesses. *Witness* is a scary word.
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269 Rhetoric So much bluster to hide the fact that they're uncomfortable with you having this info.
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270 You "Forget it. I knew they'd never own up to it." (Back off.)
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271 None
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272 Empathy They're only pretending to enjoy this. Beneath the act -- they don't like you knowing this.
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273 Reaction Speed Little shit? That's Cuno in the yard.
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274 Authority He doesn't let it show, but must be a little impressed. You've put a lot of things together, fast.
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275 Logic He's practically saying: yes. A *yes* to everything you said.
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276 Reaction Speed This was good. Every little piece helps put the big puzzle together.
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277 Kim Kitsuragi
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278 Kim Kitsuragi Variable["whirling.titus_sent_elizabeth_away"]
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279 Kim Kitsuragi (Variable["whirling.titus_sent_elizabeth_away"]) == false
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280 Titus Hardie "I don't know," the big man says, swirling his beer can, "I guess *theoretical* things don't make me emotional. Now, I was sorta going to get my brewskie on."
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281 Kim Kitsuragi
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282 Kim Kitsuragi Variable["whirling.titus_sent_elizabeth_away"]
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283 Kim Kitsuragi (Variable["whirling.titus_sent_elizabeth_away"]) == false
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284 Kim Kitsuragi
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285 Kim Kitsuragi Variable["whirling.titus_sent_elizabeth_away"]
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286 Kim Kitsuragi (Variable["whirling.titus_sent_elizabeth_away"]) == false
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