Conversation 1038: CONTAINERYARD / EVRART MURDER

"I wanna talk to you about the murder."

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ID Character Dialogue Conditions Links
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2 Evrart Claire "A fantastic change of heart, Harry!" He rubs his nose. "Go talk to Mañana down by the gates. He'll brief you and give you the key."
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4 Evrart Claire "Are you shitting me, Harry? Did you not really open the door and are now just telling me you did?" His lively eyes are mapping your face. "You're a wild one, Harry!"
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5 Evrart Claire "I'm very glad to hear that, Harry," he says with a smile. "One question: you didn't actually happen to stumble in and see what's inside the apartment, did you?"
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6 None
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7 You "You said the lynching and the strike are related. How?"
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8 You "Tell me about Titus Hardie and his crew." Variable["cargo.evrart_heard_evrarts_take_on_the_events"] == true
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9 Evrart Claire He nods gravely. "A security contractor. Can you imagine that? Workers standing in peaceful protest -- united in the spirit of fellowship! -- and they send hired killers to *mow* us down with machine gun fire."
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10 Evrart Claire "I'm talking *beasts*, hardened killers from proxy wars in Yeesut, Semenine, Saramiriza -- you name it, they've done it. Raping, killing, burning villages -- killing little children for the Señorita Pineapple company, Harry..."
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11 You "Go on."
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12 You "I think I've heard enough."
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13 You "Hold on, you have a village elephant?"
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14 Evrart Claire "No, you haven't, Harry." He waves at you with a jolly smile. "I haven't told you anything about the crime yet."
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15 Evrart Claire "No, Harry, the elephant is metaphorical and so is the village, but the mercs -- and their brutality -- are very real."
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16 Evrart Claire "Now, I haven't *personally* witnessed the brutalities out there. I have the luxury of staying in my container, you see -- if I need to go somewhere, they just move my container." He laughs.
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17 Evrart Claire "There's a militant wing inside the Union. A group of people whose duties don't involve manual labour, but peacekeeping in the neighbourhood. Making sure everything runs smoothly."
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18 Logic That sounds a bit like organized crime.
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19 Evrart Claire "They're like you guys," he nods to you and the lieutenant. "Idealistic people who want to make sure bad things don't happen. And if they already have... well, punishment must follow."
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20 Evrart Claire "One of them got downright suicidal. Getting drunk, violent, a little rapey..." He shakes his head. "Even their own negotiator couldn't control him. That's your boy, the one who likes *hanging out* and trees."
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21 Evrart Claire "Mhmh. One day Titus Hardie -- leader of this peacekeeping faction -- comes up to me and says: 'Boss, socialist-democratic fervour drove us to take it upon ourselves to kill this beast that was burdening the land.'"
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22 Evrart Claire "He probably worded it differently, but that was the idea. Sure sounded to me like they killed him." He chuckles. "I gave them two weeks paid leave and told them to lay low to avoid retaliation."
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23 None
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24 Evrart Claire "Oh, they are simply fine young men -- all seven of them! Exemplary Union members. Always working to advance their position in the local socialist-democratic movement. Core members."
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25 You "Good talk. Let's conclude for now." Variable["cargo.evrart_talked_about_lynching"] == true
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26 Evrart Claire "By all means, Harry. What's on your mind?"
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27 None
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28 Evrart Claire "Harry, they're almost all of them *great* guys, born leaders. Whatever happened, I'm sure they only had the best interests of Revachol in mind."
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29 Evrart Claire "Work with them -- hell, interview them! But don't fight them. They really are just like you -- men who like beer, women, and some *order* on the streets."
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30 You "So let me ask you this... Which one of Hardie's boys is your least favourite?"
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31 Evrart Claire "Oh, that would definitely be Fat Angus. His feet smell from a city-block away and he's always having noisy stomach troubles. Horrible, revolting guy."
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32 You "So let's say something happens to Fat Angus... let's say a citizen's arrest..."
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33 Evrart Claire "You would die, Harry," he says, grinning. "You would die and in the process start a bloody and completely unnecessary war between the Débardeurs' Union and the Citizens Militia."
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34 Evrart Claire "Angus, his ever-growling stomach, and his smelly feet are all part of the Union. You have as much right to *arrest* him as he has to arrest you... "
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35 None
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36 None IsKimHere()
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37 None (IsKimHere()) == false
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38 Evrart Claire "Angus, his ever-growling stomach, and his smelly feet are all part of the Union. You have as much right to *arrest* him as I have to arrest your partner here." He points to the lieutenant.
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39 Evrart Claire "Actually less, because this is my home town, my territory and my backyard. You are a guest here, Harry. Please remember that."
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40 Evrart Claire "...actually less, because it's his home and his backyard. You are a guest here, Harry. Please remember that."
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41 Evrart Claire "Oh Harry..." He starts laughing. "This is getting real grim and there's no need for that. We are friends." He sits back and looks you in the eye with a wide smile.
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42 Evrart Claire "Most certainly, Harry." The big man nods merrily. "Nothing brightens my day like brainstorming these things with you."
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43 Evrart Claire "Oh, of course. That's your main thing here. That's *why* you're in Martinaise." He nods. "I know everything that goes on around here and I would *love* to discuss it with you."
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44 Evrart Claire "I mean, it's no secret that the lynching is connected to the strike -- so much to talk about! Honestly, it's been weighing on me so heavily. I understand -- you need to *interview* me..."
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45 You "I sense there's a *but*."
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46 You Say nothing.
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47 Evrart Claire "...but there's a *thing* that's been keeping me up at night. I *want* to talk about the hanging. I mean... if we could just calmly talk, exchange information, we could blow this thing wide open!"
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48 Evrart Claire "But I *can't* think straight with this thing weighing on me..." He slaps himself on the forehead. "You're a police officer, aren't you? I have a crazy idea. You guys are basically door-opening machines. Incredibly talented at opening doors."
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49 You "Kim, is that true? Are we door-opening machines?" IsKimHere()
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50 You "I've opened a few doors in my life."
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51 You "You've heard wrong Evrart. We're not."
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52 Evrart Claire "Oh, you're being too modest, my friend." He chuckles. "But don't worry. This annoying thing I have is completely legal. I just need you to open a door."
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53 Evrart Claire "And I'm sure you're gonna open this one with flying colours, Harry." He chuckles. "This really is very simple and there's nothing shady about it."
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54 Kim Kitsuragi "I'm not sure I understand." He looks to the Union boss. "If you're asking us to break down someone's door, it's not going to happen."
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55 Evrart Claire "Come now. I just need you to go open a *little* door for me -- and leave it unlocked. A simple thing. Absolutely nothing shady about it."
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56 Evrart Claire "Oh, no one's. It's just a weasel. A weasel lives there. Nothing for you to worry about."
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57 None
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58 You "Whose door is it?"
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59 You "Damnit, fine, I'll look into it, we need to talk about that murder." (Accept the task.)
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60 You "I can't accept this thing." (Refuse the task -- for now.)
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61 You "Why don't you just open it yourself?"
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62 Evrart Claire "Harry, I'm a very busy man and, more importantly, I don't have that extraordinary physique you do." He slams his fists together. "You look like you could run around all day!"
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63 None
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64 None IsKimHere()
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65 None (IsKimHere()) == false
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66 Kim Kitsuragi "You want to send someone a message that the police are working for you."
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67 Authority He wants to send a message: "Even the police are working for me."
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69 Evrart Claire "I repeat, I'm a very, *very* busy man, Mr. Kitsuragi, and therefore I must occasionally enlist... outside help." He turns back to you. "So what will it be, Harry?"
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71 Evrart Claire "You can get the key from Mañana -- he's down by the gates. Mañana's like a free agent in the Union. Special operations. Hardened socialist. A real free-thinker too. He'll tell you precisely where the door is." He smiles, obviously satisfied with how well he planned it all out. "One last thing, Harry."
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72 None
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73 None Variable["tc.gun_missing"] and CheckItem("gun_villiers") == false
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74 None (Variable["tc.gun_missing"] and CheckItem("gun_villiers") == false) == false
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75 Evrart Claire "Of course, Harry, I understand. But if that's the case, I don't think we'll *ever* find your gun. Even worse -- we won't be able to speak like equals about the murder..."
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76 Evrart Claire "Perhaps this was just bad timing for you? Know that you can *always* come back to me. I really hope you do." He winks at you. "For your sake, my sake -- and for your gun's sake too."
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77 You "I bet you don't even know anything about the hanging."
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78 Evrart Claire "Harry, my dear friend." He sinks deeper into the chair. "I am what people call a *local big wig*. I know everything that goes on in Martinaise."
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79 None
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80 None
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81 Evrart Claire "Fantastic, my friend! Just let me know when it's done and we can take our friendship to the next level." He flicks his fingers.
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82 Evrart Claire "Sure. I understand. But if that's the case, I don't think we'll *ever* get to speak like equals. Beautiful friendship unrealized. I really hope you'll change your mind, Harry..."
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83 None
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84 You "What do you mean by a 'weasel'?" Variable["cargo.evrart_a_weasel_lives_there"] == true
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85 Evrart Claire "Just go there, unlock the door and leave it open. It's been such a burden on me, Harry. I just want this to be over so I can discuss business with you." He puts his glasses back on.
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86 Evrart Claire "A loud blabbering weasel. When weasels feel no one is watching, they start acting *foolishly...*" He removes his glasses and rubs his nose.
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87 Kim Kitsuragi The lieutenant sighs. "Yes -- we both understand what you meant."
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88 None
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89 None IsKimHere()
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90 None (IsKimHere()) == false
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91 Reaction Speed And just like that, it's happening -- the roller coaster is moving. Too late to take it back now.
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92 Evrart Claire "Just open *one little door*. You don't need to go in or anything. I just want that weasel to come home and see the unlocked door. That's it. Anything else we should discuss?"
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93 None
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94 None IsKimHere()
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95 None (IsKimHere()) == false
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96 You "Yes, let's blow it open."
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97 Kim Kitsuragi "Yes. That sounds good," the lieutenant says with a slow nod. "Let's do that."
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98 None
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99 Evrart Claire "Just open the door. You don't need to go in or anything. I just want that weasel to come home and see the unlocked door."
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100 Esprit de Corps This may be the only way, he thinks. I won't hold it against you. In fact, we probably *should* reconsider later.
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101 You "No, no, Evrart. I really did open the door."
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102 You "You're right, I was just testing you."
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103 You "Actually, I need to get back to you on this door thing."
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104 Evrart Claire "Of course, Harry!" He exclaims. "What are friends for if not for measuring the falsehood one can pass in the disguise of truth."
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105 Evrart Claire "Oh, Harry..." He shakes his head, smiling. "You don't need to get back to me. You need to open the door. Very simple, really."
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106 None
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107 None
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108 None Variable["cargo.evrart_lying_about_the_door_drama_rc"]
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109 None (Variable["cargo.evrart_lying_about_the_door_drama_rc"]) == false
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110 Drama Good, now take it a bit further. Take it home.
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111 Drama You didn't say it with nearly enough confidence.
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112 You "And not only did I open it, I went inside too. It was a real weasel's den, Evrart."
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113 Evrart Claire "I bet it was, Harry." He says with a grimace -- then the smile dissipates. "But seriously, what did you see in his apartment?"
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114 Drama A guy who has antagonized the Union in a Union-run town? Maybe it's political?
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115 You "I saw lot of anti-socialist, anti-union stuff. Pamphlets saying: *Get the unions in check*."
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116 You (Shake your head.) "Fascist insignia everywhere. Memorabilia calling for the *Return to the Golden Age*."
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117 You "Misogynist posters, racist literature and a signed petition to 'euthanise the invalids'."
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118 Evrart Claire "That's exactly what I thought, Harry!" He slams his fist on the table. "What a weasel... And for the record, I was only curious, not testing you."
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119 Evrart Claire "Thank you, Harry. You have shown me that the Débardeurs' Union and the Citizens Militia can indeed work together." He nods solemnly. "Now, let's cut down to brass tacks."
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120 None
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121 Drama He was testing you. You succeeded.
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122 Evrart Claire "Be it far from me to ever question your integrity, Harry, but you must have opened the wrong door," he says with a wry smile. "Next time, please be certain you get the right one."
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124 None
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125 None Variable["cargo.evrart_unionmaffia_rcm_maffia"]
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126 None (Variable["cargo.evrart_unionmaffia_rcm_maffia"]) == false
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127 None
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128 None Variable["TASK.find_out_whos_in_the_union_box"] and Variable["TASK.find_out_whos_in_the_union_box_done"] == false
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129 None (Variable["TASK.find_out_whos_in_the_union_box"] and Variable["TASK.find_out_whos_in_the_union_box_done"] == false) == false
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130 Evrart Claire "You know, what, Harry?" He points both index fingers at you. "I got a feeling they're gonna show up in full force *tomorrow*."
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131 Drama He's trying to figure out if you're lying.
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132 None
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133 You "I *may have* gone inside and seen a collection of racist mugs." Variable["backyard.gary_mugs"] == true
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134 You "I did go inside. Weasel had the flag of the Old Revachol on his wall." Variable["backyard.garysapartment_clicked_the_glag_orb"] == true and IsTHCPresent("revacholian_nationhood") == false
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135 You "The deal wasn't for me to go inside, so I didn't."
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136 Evrart Claire "Exactly the kind of fascist memorabilia I was expecting." He shakes his head. "Weasel probably prays to it every night for the downfall of the Union."
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137 Evrart Claire "Just as I thought. Culturally antiquated mug collection. What a weasel..." He shakes his head. "*Pissing* on Evrart's Rainbow Coalition."
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138 Evrart Claire "You're right, Harry. You only had to unlock the door." He gives you a clever look. "Which you did, so we're all good here."
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139 None
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140 None Variable["cargo.evrart_drama_testing_you_to_see_if_youre_lying"]
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141 None (Variable["cargo.evrart_drama_testing_you_to_see_if_youre_lying"]) == false
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142 Drama He *was* testing you. And you succeeded.
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143 Evrart Claire "Now let's get down to brass tacks. It's time for men like me and you to figure out who's killed who and why." He pretends to roll up his sleeves. "Real police work is gonna start happening now. I promise you, Harry, this is gonna be good."
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144 You "I really went in there. Whose place is it? I just need to know." Variable["TASK.who_put_the_clothes_in_the_trash"] == false and (Variable["backyard.gary_mugs"] == true or Variable["backyard.garysapartment_clicked_the_glag_orb"] == true)
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145 You "There was a collection of colonial mugs there, and I found a similar mug in the trash with the hanged man's clothes." Variable["TASK.who_put_the_clothes_in_the_trash"] == true and Variable["TASK.who_put_the_clothes_in_the_trash_done"] == false and Variable["backyard.gary_mugs"] == true
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146 Evrart Claire "Why?"
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147 You "What if it's connected to my case?"
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148 You "Okay, you're right. It's probably not important."
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149 Evrart Claire "Believe me, he's not a killer. He's a nobody. Just a basement-variety armchair fascist, who comes up with needlessly complex conspiracy theories."
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150 Logic What if one of those *complex* theories is right?
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151 None
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152 None Variable["cargo.evrart_logic_on_conspiracy_theory_must_have_been_true"]
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153 None (Variable["cargo.evrart_logic_on_conspiracy_theory_must_have_been_true"]) == false
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154 None
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155 None IsKimHere()
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156 None (IsKimHere()) == false
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157 Kim Kitsuragi "Did one of his *complex* theories turn out to be true?"
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158 Evrart Claire "Racist mugs in the trash AND in the apartment?!" He grabs his head with both hands. "You guys are just light-years ahead of me."
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159 Evrart Claire "I have *so much* confidence in the ability of your organization. I'm relieved you're doing this and leaving me to do what *I* do best -- helping people. With the power of *politics*."
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160 Kim Kitsuragi "Yes-yes... Do you think this 'weasel' is somehow connected to the murder?"
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161 None
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162 None IsKimHere()
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163 None (IsKimHere()) == false
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164 You "Did one of his theories turn out to be true?"
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165 You "Do you think this weasel has something to do with my case?"
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166 Evrart Claire "Oh, no, no, no, no. I don't cross paths like that." He shakes his head, laughing. "All I want is for you to succeed in your investigation. I would never *complicate* things for you."
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167 You "But this weasel might have cleaned up after the killers."
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168 Evrart Claire "Believe me, Harry, he's a nobody. Just your basement-variety nobody... Can't imagine him being connected to a high-calibre case like this."
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169 Evrart Claire "But he *does* live nearby -- maybe it's a pedantic weasel? Fascists are known to be neat freaks... I feel like a real detective right now, Harry! Am I getting this right?" He imitates bashing something with an imaginary baton.
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171 You "Great technique. You'd make a great sergeant."
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172 You "There's more to police work than whacking an imaginary baton."
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173 You Say nothing.
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174 Evrart Claire "Of course, of course, Harry. I'm not a real police officer. *You* are!"
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175 Evrart Claire "Of course, Harry. Stoic silence. I like that. Very befitting a police officer." He bows slightly in his chair. "I'm not a real detective. You are."
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176 None
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178 None (IsKimHere()) == false
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179 Evrart Claire "Oh, you're too kind, Harry! Way too kind." He chuckles. "I know I'm not a real police officer. *You* are!"
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180 Kim Kitsuragi "Would he? I'm not so sure about it."
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181 Evrart Claire "What if it did? What if he took a whack in the dark? Started telling people the strike is funded by a protection racket that drove local shops out of business?"
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182 Evrart Claire "What if he planned to write a hack-piece to the local newspaper regarding these crazy theories he had developed. Just to stir up trouble. Wouldn't that be annoying?"
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183 You "I see."
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184 You "That'd be awful if I intervened in something like that."
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185 You "That's not a big deal. Certainly not big enough to do something insidious."
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186 You "That'd be cool. I live for shutting these journalist fucks down."
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187 Evrart Claire "Journalism, Harry -- I love it, you love it, and you know why? Because we've got nothing to hide. Let's keep it that way."
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188 Evrart Claire "Truly awful." He shakes his head. "It's great it didn't happen then. I personally love journalism. And I know you do too, Harry. That's because we've got nothing to hide, right?"
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189 Evrart Claire "Insidious? Would I ever ask you to do something insidious? Of course not!" He shakes his head. "I personally love journalism. And I know you do too. That's because we've got nothing to hide, right?"
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190 Evrart Claire "So funny, Harry. I, of course, love journalism. And I know secretly you do too. And you know why? Because we've got nothing to hide."
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191 Evrart Claire "Now please, let's get back to the good stuff, the police stuff, Harry! I just see myself as one of you guys. Think of me as a sergeant or something." He smiles broadly. "Let's *crack* this, Harry."
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193 Evrart Claire "See, Harry? Many questions become irrelevant once we ask ourselves *why* we're even asking them." He winks at you. "But I'm sure you have plenty more where that came from."
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194 Evrart Claire "Harry, this strike is the culmination of many *many*, mistakes made by the Wild Pines Group. They tried to shut the strike down by sending in armed mercenaries."
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195 Evrart Claire "Everything they did there, they brought over here. They want to turn Revachol into a Third World slum. Honestly, the only thing they didn't do, is kill the village elephant."
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196 You "Wait, they move the container?"
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197 You "Go on."
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198 Evrart Claire "Yes! I'm an old man, Harry. My legs aren't what they used to be. They lift my office with that big crane. It's actually very fun, you should try it."
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199 Evrart Claire "But enough about me and my fun container." His face turns serious. "The killers the company hired... I think there were three of them. All hardened commando-types."
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200 Evrart Claire "Harry," he says, ignoring the lieutenant, "what you need to realize is -- we dockworkers are not pushovers."
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201 Evrart Claire "We got grit, Harry -- this whole neighbourhood does. Push us hard enough and we push back -- and when we do..." He raises his finger. "We push to kill."
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202 You "Who exactly did the *pushing*?"
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203 You "Wait, the whole *neighbourhood* is in on it?"
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204 Evrart Claire "Potentially, Harry, potentially. We got arm wrestling champions, rowing club people, ex-coal miners -- tough guys, all ready to spring into action for their home base."
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205 Logic Again: that sounds like organized crime.
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206 Kim Kitsuragi "So these *idealists* killed our victim?"
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207 None
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208 None IsKimHere()
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209 None (IsKimHere()) == false
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210 You "Did they kill the hanged man?"
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211 Kim Kitsuragi "Aren't you worried we might arrest them for this?"
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212 None
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213 None IsKimHere()
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214 None (IsKimHere()) == false
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215 You "Are you not afraid that we're going to arrest them?"
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216 Evrart Claire "Oh, I'm not *at all* worried about that. These are not the kind of men who get arrested. They're Martinaise boys, tough and gritty. I'd like to see the man who takes them in." He chuckles. "Besides I sent my lawyergirl to look after them."
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217 Empathy Despite his boastful tone, he's having doubts about something -- but what?
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218 None
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219 None Variable["cargo.evrart_thinks_hardies_might_have_not_killed_after_all"]
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220 None (Variable["cargo.evrart_thinks_hardies_might_have_not_killed_after_all"]) == false
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221 None
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222 You "I think you're sharing information with the police, because you don't think they *actually* did it."
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223 You "Okay. Another question."
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224 Evrart Claire "Certainly, Harry."
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225 Evrart Claire "That's very clever, Harry. Yes. They might have said it just to impress some girls or something." He rubs his chin. "But Titus has a bad temper, so the chances are 50-50."
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226 Drama He thinks it's closer to 60-40. 60 they didn't do it.
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227 You "Guess what? Not only was the hanging a cover-up -- it was orchestrated by a woman named Ruby." Variable["cargo.evrart_heard_evrarts_take_on_the_events"] == true and Variable["cargo.evrart_unionhub_reached"] == false and Variable["TASK.where_is_ruby"] == true and Variable["TASK.deliver_mail_to_fishing_village_done"] == false and Variable["cargo.evrart_turns_out_klaasje_was_behind_it"] == true
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228 You "I've talked to the boys and it turns out the hanging was a cover-up. They were helping a woman named Klaasje." Variable["cargo.evrart_heard_evrarts_take_on_the_events"] == true and Variable["cargo.evrart_unionhub_reached"] == false and Variable["TASK.where_is_ruby"] == false and Variable["TASK.deliver_mail_to_fishing_village_done"] == false and Variable["TASK.get_hardie_boys_to_tell_you_the_whole_story_done"] == true
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229 Evrart Claire "Of course, they just blew smoke up my ass..." There's disappointment in his voice. "I guess they're not as tough as they say they are. Or there's more to this than meets the eye."
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230 You "You're disappointed."
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231 You "Do you know Ruby?"
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232 You "Do you know Klaasje?"
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233 Evrart Claire "No," he says looking at the swordfish-clock inattentively. "I don't remember hiring any Rubies to the Hardie boys."
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234 Evrart Claire "Oh, the chick Titus and the boys have been hanging around all winter?" He chuckles. "She has them wrapped around her finger. They're paying her rent, bringing her stuff..."
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235 None
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236 None Variable["whirling.modifer_hardies_eight_hardie_missing_smuggler_minus1_weirdone"] or Variable["whirling.modifer_hardies_eight_hardie_missing_smuggler_minus2"] or Variable["TASK.confront_hardie_about_drug_trade"]
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237 None (Variable["whirling.modifer_hardies_eight_hardie_missing_smuggler_minus1_weirdone"] or Variable["whirling.modifer_hardies_eight_hardie_missing_smuggler_minus2"] or Variable["TASK.confront_hardie_about_drug_trade"]) == false
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238 Evrart Claire "Maybe that's connected too?" He seems excited by the possibility. "I'm not some genius judge of character. What happened here is up to you to figure out, Harry."
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239 Logic There's more to this.
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240 Empathy He *remains* honestly disappointed they didn't kill him.
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241 None
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242 None Variable["cargo.evrart_logic_theres_more"]
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243 None (Variable["cargo.evrart_logic_theres_more"]) == false
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244 Reaction Speed This woman may be running drugs for him. There's no way he doesn't know her.
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245 None
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246 You "So this Ruby is *not* running a drug operation for you, Evrart?"
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247 You "All right."
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248 Evrart Claire "Indeed, my friend. All *is* right."
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249 Conceptualization His smile is so wide it could blanket the universe.
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250 Evrart Claire "I'm gonna say *no*," he says decisively. "I would say I don't have a drug operation, and if I did, I wouldn't have some Ruby, whom I don't even know, running it. I'd hire cops or... my mom. I don't even know, Harry."
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251 None
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252 Evrart Claire "I'm not a drug dealer." Suddenly he starts laughing. "For a moment it seemed like you were on the track, had a good theory there, but now it's getting *convoluted*. My suggestion is to keep it *simple*. Truth is always simple."
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253 None
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254 None
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255 None Variable["cargo.evrart_empathy_disappointed"]
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256 None (Variable["cargo.evrart_empathy_disappointed"]) == false
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257 None
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258 You "You're disappointed. Why did you want them to have killed him?"
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259 You "There were other things I was wondering about."
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260 Evrart Claire "Why was I disappointed that they didn't start a war? I'm not a floozy, Harry." He flashes you a sly smile. "You don't just get to second base with Evrart like this. We're at first base, Harry."
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261 None
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262 Evrart Claire "Of course there were." He nods.
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263 You "There was a bullet in the hanged man's head." (Variable["XP.discover_the_bullet"] or Variable["yard.hanged_got_bullet_out"]) and Variable["cargo.evrart_heard_evrarts_take_on_the_events"] == true
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264 Evrart Claire "So they shot him?" He sounds pleasantly surprised.
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265 None
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266 None IsKimHere()
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267 None (IsKimHere()) == false
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268 Kim Kitsuragi "He was shot in the head *before* he was hanged."
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269 You "Yes. Someone shot him in the head before they hanged him."
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270 Evrart Claire "How odd." The man shrugs. "I don't know what to say, Harry. They told me they hanged him. A hanged man is what I saw when I took a look into that yard..."
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271 Evrart Claire "What I *do* know is -- the case is in safe hands. If anyone can get to the bottom of this shot-and-hanged man, it's my favourite policeman -- Harry."
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272 None
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273 You "How do you know the mercenaries were hired by the shipping company?" Variable["cargo.evrart_heard_evrarts_take_on_the_events"] == true
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274 Evrart Claire "How do I know? Let me tell you about these people." He slams his fist on the desk. "That's their MO. It's what they do."
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275 Evrart Claire "Last winter some poor workers in Terminal E went on a little strike. The company sent in *Sediment* -- a security contractor. The strike was over the workers' right to wear protective footwear, Harry."
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276 Evrart Claire "These guys turn up and start beating people. Tell you what, Harry, I wouldn't be surprised if we got the same mercenary company -- after a little *rebranding*. And I'm sure as hell not surprised to see an army of scabs under my gates."
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277 You "So you think the security contractor organized the scabs?"
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278 Kim Kitsuragi "So you believe the scabs were organized by the security contractor?"
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279 None
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280 None IsKimHere()
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281 None (IsKimHere()) == false
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282 Evrart Claire "You said it, Harry! Hell --" the fist lands on the desk again -- "one of those guys looks big enough to take down that proverbial elephant! Boys like that don't just *happen* to show up during strikes."
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283 None
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284 None Variable["tc.crenel"]
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285 None (Variable["tc.crenel"]) == false
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286 You "The name of the company is Krenel this time. It might have been Sediment before."
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287 None
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288 Evrart Claire "Of course, you're always one step ahead of me, Harry. I'm no genius. I'm in this position because people *like* me."
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289 None
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290 None Variable["pier.joyce_said_there_will_be_a_tribunal"]
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291 None (Variable["pier.joyce_said_there_will_be_a_tribunal"]) == false
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292 None
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293 You "The remaining mercenaries are organizing a tribunal to take on the Hardies."
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294 Evrart Claire "Tribunal?" He appears aghast. "That sounds *serious* Harry. We Union men should be *shitting* ourselves..." He rubs his chin and smiles suddenly: "I wish you hadn't told me that. I'm gonna lose *sleep* over this. Let's change the subject."
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295 Empathy He's clearly happy about the tribunal.
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296 You "Let's change the subject."
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297 Evrart Claire "By all means, Harry. What's on your mind?"
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298 You "You don't *seem* too worried about it."
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299 You "Okay. Yes."
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300 Evrart Claire "Oh, Harry, what do I *really* think about the tribunal? You're trying to climb to second base with old Evrart before you've even courted him properly."
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301 Rhetoric He wants you to do more *things* for him before.
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302 None
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303 Evrart Claire "You're right, you're right. My sleep isn't your concern -- tell me, Harry, what else can I help you with?"
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304 None
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305 You "You mentioned a *lawyergirl*?" Variable["cargo.evrart_heard_evrarts_take_on_the_events"] == true
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306 Evrart Claire "Oh, Liz is a bright one!" He grins broadly. "I paid for that law degree myself, thinking it'll probably turn her all fancy, but hell, Harry -- she came back a firebrand socialist! Sometimes she scares *me* with her zeal."
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307 None
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308 You "Did you send her to spy on me disguised as a gardener?"
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309 Evrart Claire "I did that, didn't I?" He snickers. "She thinks of herself as a guerrilla fighter. These middle-class kids and the books they read are crazy, Harry. I think she would rather be an *insurgent* than a lawyer. I hope it's a phase."
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310 You "In the future, I could use your backing. Can you ask the Hardie boys to cooperate?" Variable["cargo.evrart_asked_him_about_titus_and_boys"] == true
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311 Evrart Claire "Old Theo used to run them, but things really *kicked into gear* when Titus took the reins and named the group after himself." He starts laughing. "Gotta love his initiative."
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312 None
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313 None Variable["whirling.hardie_hub_reached"]
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314 None (Variable["whirling.hardie_hub_reached"]) == false
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315 Half Light Separate one from the herd.
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316 None
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317 None Variable["cargo.evrart_halflight_separate_one_from_herd"]
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318 None (Variable["cargo.evrart_halflight_separate_one_from_herd"]) == false
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319 None
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320 You "Where can I find them? The Union booth in the Whirling was empty."
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321 You "Where can I find them?"
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322 None
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323 You "What if I were to pin this on someone and just quietly..."
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324 None
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325 Evrart Claire "But of course! It's the least I can do for my good friend, Harry. I'll do it right after we've concluded this talk."
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326 Evrart Claire "Also, Harry, here's five reál." He holds out a banknote.
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327 You "Wait, why are you giving it to me?"
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328 You Take it.
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329 You "I don't need it, I only wanted you to help me with the Hardie boys."
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330 Evrart Claire "I'm not giving you anything. I'm just holding out five reál."
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331 Evrart Claire "Oh, I wasn't offering it to you, just holding it out there." He pockets the bill. "But I am willing to share *information*. Was there anything else?"
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332 Evrart Claire "Good boy, a real team player." He rubs his hands together. "Now -- do you have any more questions?"
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333 Kim Kitsuragi The lieutenant watches you pocket the bank note. He looks a little puzzled.
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334 None
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335 None IsKimHere()
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336 None (IsKimHere()) == false
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337 None
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338 None
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339 None Variable["cargo.evrart_exited_murderhub_once"]
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340 None (Variable["cargo.evrart_exited_murderhub_once"]) == false
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341 Evrart Claire "*Was* it a good talk?" He leans back, suddenly worried. "I'm not sure we made much headway here. I was hoping we'd bust the case wide open, heck, I even wanted to tell you what I *really* want to achieve with the strike..."
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342 Evrart Claire "I don't know what happened, Harry. I wanted you to feel like Mr. Martinaise! And, of course -- I also wanted you to *find your gun*." Great sadness comes over him. "But... it's like I can't completely trust you. Yet."
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343 You "Yet?"
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344 Evrart Claire "Yes, Harry. It's like I can't *fully* trust you if you're not a man of the left," he says, slowly shaking his head. "I *want* to, but I just can't..."
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345 None
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346 You "I am not a 'man of the left'. I'm a patriot of Revachol."
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347 You "You're right not to trust me. I take care of *me*. I'm a hustler. I grind. I'm a money engineer."
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348 You "What's that supposed to mean?! I'm more left than *you* are."
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349 You "This is another corrupt scheme, isn't it? I'm neither left nor right. I do what my *heart* tells me to do."
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350 Evrart Claire "Just between us, I don't care for those lefty dinks either." He immediately changes course. "It's all about *power* and here's how we're gonna get it -- I need you to be my kingsman, Harry."
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351 Evrart Claire "Perfect, Harry! That's perfect!" he claps his hands. "My version of the left is not against the companies. It's *with* the companies. Honestly, what I have in mind is a business proposal. A left-wing business proposal, but still..."
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352 Evrart Claire "You're saying it, but I don't believe you. You know how it is -- company snitches, *agent provocateurs* everywhere... I'm barricaded in this fortress of mine, and I need to get a message out. Will you help me?"
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353 Evrart Claire "What does your heart tell you about your lost gun, Harry? Does it tell you to forget about it? Or do you think it wants to be found?" He picks something from his teeth. "I think it's lonely and cold. I think it wants to be found and I have a proposal for you."
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354 Evrart Claire "It's time for men like me and you to figure out who's killed who and why." He nods. "Real police work is gonna start happening now. I promise you, Harry, this is gonna be good."
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355 Evrart Claire "You see, Harry, it only benefits me if you open the right door. If you open the wrong door, then it makes things harder for me, 'cause now you're scaring random people in my district."
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356 Evrart Claire "I don't want them to be scared. I want them to think, 'Wow, I feel so safe. I like Evrart.' I only want weasels to be scared."
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357 None
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358 None IsKimHere()
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359 None (IsKimHere()) == false
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360 Kim Kitsuragi The lieutenant shrugs.
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361 Esprit de Corps He means: "Fuck it, let's open the door then."
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362 None
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363 Evrart Claire "You need to get signatures from Isobel Sadie and Lilienne Carter. The cul-de-sac is right past the pawnshop and across the canal. I heard there was some trouble with the water lock, but it should be fixed now."
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364 Evrart Claire "Once you have the signatures, mail this to 13022 La Rocca, district of La Delta. Then we can talk." He runs his fingers through his thin hair.
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365 Evrart Claire "Once again I require nothing unethical or illegal of you. You just need to get two little signatures on this piece of paper." He pulls out an envelope. "And then mail it to my accountant in La Delta."
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366 None
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367 You "What are the signatures for?"
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368 Evrart Claire "There's a nameless little street on the coast with some old houses around it. Most people have already signed. I just need *two* more signatures to get this mission off the ground, Harry."
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369 You "No, I'm not going to do this." (Reject the task.) Variable["TASK.deliver_mail_to_fishing_village"] == false
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370 You "Fine, if I happen to be there, I can ask them." (Accept the task.) Variable["TASK.deliver_mail_to_fishing_village"] == false
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371 Evrart Claire "You bring joy to my heart, Harry -- such a pleasure to be working with you. Here..." He hands you an open white envelope.
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372 Evrart Claire "Perfectly acceptable." He smiles. "No one's gonna force you into anything, but I don't know about that gun of yours... You see, I'm a vengeful man, Harry. Part of how I got where I am is that, well -- I can be quite nasty sometimes."
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373 None
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374 Evrart Claire "I'm glad you asked, Harry -- the Union is going to build a modern youth centre in Martinaise!" He grins broadly. "It will be *righteous*. We're gonna get those teenagers off drugs -- and *on* roller skates!"
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375 None
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376 Evrart Claire "They're just gonna have to deal with the construction noise for six months and then they'll be living like kings -- right next to a fancy new youth centre, designed by the best architects from Stella Maris."
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377 You "What will happen to the current occupants?" Variable["cargo.evrart_youth_centre"] == true
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378 Physical Instrument That's not how you baton someone! The technique is way off. You strike with your whole body not just the baton...
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379 None
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380 Evrart Claire "By now I'm *sure* you've figured out who the dead man was working for -- the bad guys. Wild Pines. Sent to scare us. Another *violent measure* of the top hats against us flat caps."
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381 You "What do you mean?"
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382 None
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383 None IsKimHere()
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384 None (IsKimHere()) == false
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385 Kim Kitsuragi "You mean our victim?"
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386 You "Our victim?"
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387 Evrart Claire "About my fun container?" He chuckles. "It's a hoot, Harry. Who knows, maybe you'll be in here the next time they move it. It will be very fun, I promise."
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388 Kim Kitsuragi "What makes you think the Wild Pines negotiator can't control them?"
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389 None
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390 None IsKimHere()
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391 None (IsKimHere()) == false
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392 You "How did he end up hanging from that tree?"
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393 None
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394 None Variable["pier.joyce_met"]
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395 None (Variable["pier.joyce_met"]) == false
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396 Kim Kitsuragi "By *negotiator* you mean Joyce?"
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397 Evrart Claire "Harry, what you need to realize is -- we dockworkers are not pushovers."
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398 Empathy Maybe he doesn't believe the boys *really* had it in them. They're his boys after all.
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399 Logic He's thinking: *Damn, what a mess. Good thing this isn't gonna come back to me.*
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400 None
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401 None IsKimHere()
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402 None (IsKimHere()) == false
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403 You "What more can you tell me? Who's second in command? Who's the most violent?"
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404 Kim Kitsuragi "Interesting. Who's second in command?"
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405 None
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406 None IsKimHere()
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407 None (IsKimHere()) == false
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408 Kim Kitsuragi The lieutenant marks something in his notebook.
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409 You "What would this entail?"
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410 None
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411 None IsKimHere()
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412 None (IsKimHere()) == false
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413 Kim Kitsuragi "And what would this entail?"
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414 You "Kim, what do you think of this?" IsKimHere()
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415 Kim Kitsuragi "It depends. I don't think what we just got from Mr. Claire was very useful." He studies Evrart.
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416 Evrart Claire "As I said, it weighs on me heavily..." He bows his head in shame, then looks up and smiles: "But once we get *really* talking... well, I'm gonna hand you the keys to Martinaise! And maybe even help you figure out who's behind this killing."
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417 None
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418 You "You mean the fishing village?" Variable["auto.visited_village"] == true and Variable["cargo.evrart_youth_centre"] == true
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419 You "Where is this *place* exactly?" Variable["auto.visited_village"] == false and Variable["cargo.evrart_youth_centre"] == true
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420 Evrart Claire "Yes, yes, the little cul-de-sac on the coast. Where all the men have drowned -- in either the sea or the bottle. A gloomy place, doesn't have that Union attitude."
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421 None
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422 Evrart Claire "On the coast, Harry. Across the canal. There's a cul-de-sac there -- a little *village* they're calling it. A gloomy place. You'll find it. I trust your detective skills, Harry."
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423 Rhetoric Is he absolutely sure the tenants won't be thrown out in the street?
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424 None
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425 None Variable["cargo.evrart_rhet_is_he_sure_the_tenants_will_be_fin"]
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426 None (Variable["cargo.evrart_rhet_is_he_sure_the_tenants_will_be_fin"]) == false
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427 None
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428 You "Are you 100% sure no one's going to end up homeless?"
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429 You "Sounds like everybody wins."
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430 Evrart Claire "Am I...?" The big man shakes his head in disbelief. "Harry, these people... Martinaise is the most important thing in my life. I would never let anything bad happen to them."
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431 None
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432 Evrart Claire "The people win, Harry." He nods solemnly and repeats: "The people win."
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433 None
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434 None IsDayFrom(3)
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435 None (IsDayFrom(3)) == false
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436 Evrart Claire "You need to get signatures from Isobel Sadie and Lilienne Carter. The cul-de-sac is right past the pawnshop and across the canal. I hear there is some trouble with the water lock, but they should fix it by Wednesday morning."
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437 You "Another question."
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438 Evrart Claire "Absolutely Harry, absolutely. Sock it to me."
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439 Rhetoric He's saying as little as possible as vaguely as he can. Deliberately omitting things.
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440 Evrart Claire "We're gonna build a youth centre there. The value of their properties goes up and kids have a place to play in. I'm looking out for these people, not pulling the rug from under them, Harry. I'm looking out for all of Martinaise, not just the harbour."
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441 Empathy He means it.
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442 None
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443 Evrart Claire "But the good news is, the moment you change your mind and want to look into this matter -- just tell me, and we'll be buddies again." He smiles pleasantly.
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444 Kim Kitsuragi The lieutenant's eyes meet yours and he shrugs.
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445 None
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446 None IsKimHere()
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447 None (IsKimHere()) == false
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448 Esprit de Corps Okay. Fine.
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449 None
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450 None Variable["cargo.took_evrart_5_real"]
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451 None (Variable["cargo.took_evrart_5_real"]) == false
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452 You "Let's change the topic." Variable["TASK.deliver_mail_to_fishing_village"] == true
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453 Evrart Claire "By all means, Harry!" He nods excitedly. "What's on your mind?"
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454 None
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455 You "No. You have to put your weight behind it if you wanna do real damage." Variable["cargo.evrart_phys_int_put_your_whole_body_into_police_brutality"] == true
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456 Evrart Claire "Oh, Harry," he bursts out laughing. "Thanks for the tip. I'll leave doing the 'real damage' to you -- you are the real police officer after all, not me."
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457 None
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458 None Variable["coast.reeds_checked_counter"] >=1
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459 None (Variable["coast.reeds_checked_counter"] >=1) == false
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460 Evrart Claire "Harry," the big man says with a tragic look on his face. "Had you asked me earlier, I could have used your help in dealing with a certain weasel. It would have really *solidified* our friendship."
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461 Evrart Claire "Sadly the moment has passed and the weasel's back in its den. Nothing to do about it now, so get this --" He points at you. "-- I'm just going to *give* you the information, because I like you, Harry."
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462 Logic There's probably more to that.
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463 None
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464 You "Wait, who was the 'weasel'?"
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465 You "Yes, let's talk about the murder."
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466 Evrart Claire "The time has passed, Harry. Were you not listening, when I just said that? Pay attention please." He wiggles his chubby index finger at you. "Now, do you want to hear about the hanging or not?"
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467 None
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468 Evrart Claire "Fantastic! Time for men like me and you to figure out who's killed who and why." His fist lands on the desk. "Real police work is gonna start happening now. I promise you, Harry, this is gonna be good."
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469 You "The weasel-thing sounds fun, wish I could have done that."
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470 Evrart Claire "Yes, that would have been the interesting way to do things. For both of us really. But you were too slow." His expression turns to compassion. "But do not despair over this minor hiccup, Harry. I *will* tell you about the murder."
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471 Evrart Claire "But enough about me and my container." His face turns serious. "The killers the company hired... I think there were three of them. All hardened commando-types."
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472 None
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473 Evrart Claire "You fucked up. You waited too long, the weasel came back, and now you can't open the door I asked you to open..." The big man looks you straight in the eye.
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474 Evrart Claire "Evrart forgives, Harry." A wide smile crosses his face. "Don't cry, my boy. It's gonna be alright. I'm *still* gonna tell you about the murder. That's just the way I am. Benevolent."
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475 You "I thought I had more time..."
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476 You "I don't deserve that information, I didn't earn it..."
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477 You "Fucking weasel..."
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478 None
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479 Suggestion There is no way to sway this man in any direction. He is un-suggestable and un-swayable. Just tell the truth.
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480 You "I did go inside. He had the glorious flag of *Revachol the Suzerain* on his wall." Variable["backyard.garysapartment_clicked_the_glag_orb"] == true and IsTHCPresent("revacholian_nationhood")
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481 Evrart Claire "The *weasel* is no true patriot, Harry." He shakes his head. "He prays every night for the downfall of the Union -- and spits upon the name of the king."
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482 Drama Oddly, it seems to be true.
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483 None
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484 None IsTHCPresent("revacholian_nationhood")
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485 None (IsTHCPresent("revacholian_nationhood")) == false
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486 Evrart Claire "But he *does* live nearby... maybe it's a pedantic weasel? Fascists are neat freaks, if you don't mind me saying so. I feel like a real detective right now, Harry! Am I getting this right?" He imitates bashing something with an imaginary baton.
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487 Hand/Eye Coordination With a police baton. Like a crook or someone.
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488 Authority That's all he's going to say on this subject.
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489 Composure He performs a motion, as if spraying bullets from a machine gun.
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490 Half Light Those Señorita Pineapple people are scary motherfuckers, decimating your state if you don't give them your pineapples.
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491 Half Light An entire neighbourhood of... killers.
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492 Empathy If he's just boasting then it sure doesn't feel like that to you. He's not worried.
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493 Logic He places a lot of faith in that *lawyergirl*. Perhaps this is a tactical error? Anyway.
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494 Evrart Claire "How odd." The man shrugs. "I don't know what to say, lieutenant. They told me they hanged him. A hanged man is what I saw when I took a look into that yard..."
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495 Drama It's impossible to say if he's telling the truth, sire.
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496 Visual Calculus That does sound quite unlikely, yes. The big guy leading the scabs at the gates is *colossal*.
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497 Empathy He's not scared of them. If anything, he *likes* them being here. Strange...
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498 You (Better not to mention it.)
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499 Evrart Claire "Oh..." He smiles -- it's another big grin. "And she also really likes *gardening* I hear. In March. Strange. Anyway, let's move on."
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500 Authority Don't give him the pleasure.
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501 You Better not to.
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502 Half Light Or what -- he'll give you info? Fine, don't ask it then.
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503 Authority That's him *allowing* the police to ask his men questions.
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504 Logic He's betting on them being useless to you.
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505 Volition Needless to say, this is another *move*. Don't take it.
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506 Esprit de Corps How many micro-bribes would this guy take?
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507 Rhetoric A man of the left? So you have to be a social democrat?
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508 Empathy He's been *hurt* too much in the past -- by men who aren't *social democrats*.
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509 Authority Kingsman? Yes! Please, let's be that.
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510 Esprit de Corps But, he thinks, it's your call.
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511 Physical Instrument Rollerskating -- not drugs, Harry. You like this.
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512 Shivers Water drips from the eaves. A woman looks at her freshly tarred skiff. There's a pair of cavalry boots under the fish in the box and the wind howls like a vicious spirit...
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513 Savoir Faire You're already pretty deep into this. What's a little more? No one can see you here in Martinaise...
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514 Authority You can now go and tell Titus about this. See what he has to say.
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515 None
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516 None
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517 None Variable["TASK.ask_gardner_why_is_she_gardening_in_march_done"]
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518 None (Variable["TASK.ask_gardner_why_is_she_gardening_in_march_done"]) == false
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519 None
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520 Reaction Speed Wait, the girl by the Whirling, who was keeping an eye on you -- is he talking about her?
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521 None
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522 None Variable["cargo.evrart_reaction_speed_recognize_gardener"]
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523 None (Variable["cargo.evrart_reaction_speed_recognize_gardener"]) == false
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524 None
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525 None Variable["whirling.hardie_hub_reached"]
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526 None (Variable["whirling.hardie_hub_reached"]) == false
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527 Authority When you meet this *Titus*, tell him about this. See what he has to say.
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528 None
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529 None Variable["TASK.get_hardie_boys_to_tell_you_the_whole_story_done"]
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530 None (Variable["TASK.get_hardie_boys_to_tell_you_the_whole_story_done"]) == false
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531 Empathy Uncertainty belies his boasting. In the end, though, he believes it -- or at least, he *wants to believe*.
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532 None
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533 Logic So he doesn't want to counter with a narrative that exonerates the Union. But why?
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534 Evrart Claire "I'm not," he says with a widest of smiles. "But I guess you need to talk to this Klaasje person now. What a job!"
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535 Evrart Claire "Ruby?" His belly rolls as he laughs to himself. "You come across some wild characters, Harry, let me tell you! Ruby, huh? I guess you need to discuss her too?"
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536 Drama An excellent opportunity presents itself, sire! You could win the trust of the arch-liar, pretend to play into his hand -- then, should you wish, bend his efforts towards your own!
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537 Physical Instrument Does this jiggling ooze think he's going to *use* you? He's got another thing coming. Play his game, son, with your eyes peeled. He's going to slip up, and when he does -- you're going to come out on top.
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538 Savoir Faire Keep it cool, baby boy. You can use this, groove with this. Play along, let him throw his weight around -- and when he throws it too much, and you've got him off guard, that's when your trip him up.
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539 Inland Empire The stars aligned into a cosmic frown here. He has your fate decided. Bide your time, however, and let the stars continue their course -- and that frown shall turn into a smile. Only if you play along...
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540 None
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541 None Variable["cargo.evrart_help_justified"]
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542 None (Variable["cargo.evrart_help_justified"]) == false
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543 None
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544 None Variable["cargo.evrart_help_justified"]
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545 None (Variable["cargo.evrart_help_justified"]) == false
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546 None
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547 None Variable["cargo.evrart_help_justified"]
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548 None (Variable["cargo.evrart_help_justified"]) == false
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549 None
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550 None Variable["cargo.evrart_help_justified"]
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551 None (Variable["cargo.evrart_help_justified"]) == false
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552 None
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553 None Variable["cargo.evrart_help_justified"]
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554 None (Variable["cargo.evrart_help_justified"]) == false
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555 None
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556 None Variable["cargo.evrart_help_justified"]
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557 None (Variable["cargo.evrart_help_justified"]) == false
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558 None
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559 None Variable["cargo.evrart_help_justified"]
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560 None (Variable["cargo.evrart_help_justified"]) == false
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561 Interfacing He thinks he can force you into his scheme. You can turn this around on him if you accept.
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562 Endurance If you can stomach agreeing, you can turn this around on Evrart. And physically speaking -- you *can* stomach it.
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563 Logic Agreeing to take the contracts does not equate to you agreeing to actually help him...
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564 Authority Take the documents off him and you take his power.
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