Conversation 1275: WHIRLING F1 / GARTE MAIN

This is Garte's main dialogue for the rest of the game

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ID Character Dialogue Conditions Links
0 None
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1 None
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2 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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3 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_intro_done"]
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4 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_intro_done"]) == false
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5 None
External:
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6 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Do I have a shaker in my hand? Is this..." He points to his empty hand. "Is this a shaker?"
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7 You "I need a drink. Can you pour me one?" Variable["TASK.get_a_drink"] and Variable["TASK.minister_love_reporting_for_duty_done"] == false
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8 You "Is the trash container out back yours?" Variable["TASK.open_trash_container"] == true and Variable["TASK.open_trash_container_done"] == false and Variable["whirling.garte_trash_container_talked_about"] == false and CheckItem("key_trash_container") == false and Variable["whirling.garte_trash_bed_offer_made"] == false
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9 You "Good bye." [Leave.]
10 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Can I help you?" He arches an eyebrow.
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11 None
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12 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Am I wearing a little bow tie? Am I wearing a bow tie and doing this?" He shakes the imaginary shaker, furiously.
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13 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Am I smiling? Do you see me smiling and shaking my little shaker? No? Do you know *why?*"
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14 Empathy He sounds irritated.
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15 You "You sound irritated -- why? All I want is a drink." Variable["whirling.garte_empathy_irritated_shaker"]
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16 You "No. There's nothing there."
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17 You Say nothing.
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18 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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19 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_cageteria_manager_heard"]
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20 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_cageteria_manager_heard"]) == false
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21 Logic Because he's not a bartender.
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22 None
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23 You "Because you're not a bartender?"
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24 You "Why?"
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25 You "I feel like you've given me a hint previously, but it isn't connecting..." Variable["whirling.garte_logic_not_bartender"]
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26 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "That's right -- I'm THE CAFETERIA MANAGER." He calms his breath. "I'm glad we cleared that. Was there anything else?"
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27 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Because I'm not a bartender. I'm a cafeteria manager. Is there anything else you wanted?"
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28 None
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29 You "You don't understand the seriousness of the situation. I'm an alcoholic. I need my fix."
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30 You "Please make an exception. I got the shakes bad, man. I need my pacifier." Variable["whirling.garte_rhetoric_drink_for_detectingh"] == false
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31 You "I want a fucking drink, asshole!"
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32 Half Light What you want is a GOD DAMN DRINK. How is that so hard to understand?
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33 You "I am an alcohol-operated detective. If you want me to solve crimes or do whatever it is I'm here to do you need to insert alcohol into my mouth." Variable["whirling.garte_rhetoric_drink_for_detectingh"] and Variable["TASK.inspect_the_dead_body"]
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34 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Mine? No, it belongs to the Whirling-in-Rags."
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35 Kim Kitsuragi "Thank you for clearing that up. Why do you keep the container locked?"
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36 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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37 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsKimHere()
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38 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsKimHere()) == false
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39 You "Don't get smart with me."
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40 You "I need the keys to the container."
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41 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I was merely clearing up the difference. What did you want with it?"
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42 You "That's it. There was something else I wanted."
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43 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Yes?"
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44 None
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45 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "May I ask why?"
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46 You "It's part of the case. There may be evidence in there." Variable["TASK.inspect_the_dead_body"]
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47 You "I'm the police. That's why. Give me the keys." Variable["tc.you_are_cop"]
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48 You "It's a personal matter."
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49 You "I had a *premonition*. And *omen* even. Call it what you want... I need to see what's in that container." Variable["yard.trash_inland_something_in_there"]
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50 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "An omen?" He looks at you, his neck crooked and his brow furrowed, then says shakes his head: "Whatever..."
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51 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He takes the keys from under the counter and hands them to you: "Just bring them back once you're done, please."
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52 None
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53 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "If it's a personal matter, why in the name of god should I..." He stops mid-sentence. "Okay, whatever."
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54 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Why? To keep the hobos and drunks out, that's why. And the neighbours too. They put their trash there and they don't pay for the garbage company."
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55 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "*Callous*? What are you, Kras Mazov? Almost all establishments in Revachol keep their trash locked. The Whirling-in-Rags is not special in that regard."
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56 You "What if I told you *I* am a hobo. Or soon to be one, rummaging through that trash. Will you keep me out too?" IsTHCPresent("hobocop")
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57 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Sir, I'm sorry the RCM is having financial trouble, but it's not this establishment's problem."
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58 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He looks at you with his head tilted and his brow furrowed: "Fine."
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59 None
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60 Kim Kitsuragi "I thought as much -- and are you the only party with access to the trash container?"
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61 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Well, yes, us and the garbage disposal company."
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62 You "We need those keys."
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63 None
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64 You "Doesn't it seem callous to you -- guarding even your *leftovers* from the poor?" Variable["whirling.garte_blackcheck_rhetoric_callous"] == true
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65 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Well, you're not getting it!" He slams his hand on the counter, "*Asshole*!"
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66 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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67 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsKimHere()
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68 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsKimHere()) == false
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69 Kim Kitsuragi "This is a thoughtful exchange, but can we move on please?"
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70 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Now -- was there anything else you needed?"
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71 None
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72 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Even more reason for me not to serve you, sir. Was there anything else you needed -- other than alcohol?"
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73 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Oh, well, in that case, let me pour you a nice big refreshing Marinella. Do you want that out of a glass or a pineapple?"
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74 You "Glass."
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75 You "Pineapple."
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76 You "You do *not* want to taunt me -- not when it comes to Marinellas!"
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77 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Don't be an imbecile, I'm not going to serve you a Marinella. I have work to do -- and broken things to fix -- if that was all, I'd like to return to it."
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78 None
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79 Rhetoric Play it calm. This man needs to understand you need a drink to help the community deal with police-stuff.
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80 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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81 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["TASK.inspect_the_dead_body"]
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82 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["TASK.inspect_the_dead_body"]) == false
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83 You "Fine, then. I had something else I needed."
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84 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Like what?"
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85 You "But I need those leftovers to survive!"
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86 You "Good call. So would I. Teach a man to fish."
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87 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Yes."
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88 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I'm not a fishing-teacher." He spreads his hands. "That is not why we keep our trash locked. Any place with a kitchen does it, it's not *political*, I assure you."
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89 You Say nothing.
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90 Rhetoric Everything is political.
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91 You "Everything is political." Variable["whirling.garte_rhetoric_everything_political"]
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92 None
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93 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Fine. Was there something you wanted?"
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94 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He stares at you, beady-eyed...
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95 None
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96 None
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97 Encyclopedia Kras Mazov (nom de guerre), was an economist and a historical materialist. He was a leading figure on the Graad side of the Centennial Revolution, where he headed the Eleven Day Government. Mazov is considered the father of scientific communism (Mazovian thought or Mazovianism).
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98 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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99 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_encyclopedia_mazov"]
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100 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_encyclopedia_mazov"]) == false
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101 You Yum yum, tell me more. Variable["whirling.garte_encyclopedia_mazov"] == true
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102 You "Maybe I *am* Kras Mazov?"
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103 You "I'm no Kras Mazov."
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104 Encyclopedia He killed himself.
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105 Kim Kitsuragi "No one was implying you were, officer. Where were we?"
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106 Kim Kitsuragi "What are we talking about? Was this not about the trash container?"
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107 You "No wait..." (Whisper and point to the back of your head.) "What if I *am* Kras Mazov."
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108 You "Yes, let's return to that."
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109 Kim Kitsuragi "We should return to the case of your *mistaken identity* at a later time, officer. This was about the *trash container*."
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110 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Was there something you *wanted*?"
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111 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "What do you need them for?"
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112 Kim Kitsuragi "It concerns the case." The lieutenant's voice is harsh and sudden. "Please cooperate."
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113 None
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114 None
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115 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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116 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.kim_intro_told_memory_trouble"] or Variable["whirling.kim_main_whined_about_memory"]
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117 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.kim_intro_told_memory_trouble"] or Variable["whirling.kim_main_whined_about_memory"]) == false
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118 Kim Kitsuragi "We should return to this theory at a later time, officer. This here was about the *trash container*."
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119 You "About my bill for tonight..." DayCount() == 2 and Variable["TASK.pay_whirling_bill"] == true and Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"] == true and Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == false
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120 You "Yeah, 20 reál for the night."
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121 You "Not yet..."
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122 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Good. You got the room for the night, but remember -- you'll need *another* 20 reál tomorrow."
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123 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He rolls his eyes. "Then why are you wasting my time... and yours?"
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124 None
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125 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "They come here in the evenings. Dumb, unruly types. Think they're Big Shit. But they're good customers -- they place big orders, and always pay *on time*."
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126 None
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127 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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128 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsKimHere()
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129 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsKimHere()) == false
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130 Kim Kitsuragi "We should find out who this loud faction is, occupying the booth. Loudness means talkative -- and we need info." He gives you a meaningful nod.
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131 None
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132 Rhetoric It seems a little *callous*, doesn't it? Something stirs in you...
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133 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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134 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_vanishment_succeeded"]
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135 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_vanishment_succeeded"]) == false
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136 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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137 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_vanish_special_greeting_done"]
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138 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_vanish_special_greeting_done"]) == false
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139 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Real mature, man. What exactly were you trying to accomplish?" He crosses his arms. "You do understand you still owe me money, right?"
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140 Volition That doesn't seem fair. You demonstrated some serious skills there, slipping away Sam Bo-style.
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141 Encyclopedia By the way, Sam Bo or Samaran boxing is an eloquently violent set of one-on-one fighting moves originating from the Samaran isola. Sam Bo used to incorporate a wide array of martial disciplines from archery to mounted combat, but mainly means aesthetically pleasing single combat nowadays. *Sam Bo style* implies stealth, cleverness, and cool.
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142 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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143 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_vanish_volition_not_fair"] and Variable["tc.sam_bo"] == false
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144 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_vanish_volition_not_fair"] and Variable["tc.sam_bo"] == false) == false
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145 None
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146 You "Don't I get something for effort?"
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147 You "I'm sorry, I know it was irresponsible of me to run. You have to understand -- I was desperate."
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148 You "You didn't appreciate my moves?" Variable["whirling.garte_vanish_volition_not_fair"] == false and IsTHCPresent("superstar_cop")
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149 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "You know what? The stupid drinks you've had are on the house. You know why? Because I *know* you can't pay for them. *Not* because you ran away."
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150 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Don't thank me yet. You still owe me 100 reál. If you don't have it by tonight, I can't let you up there..." He points upstairs, toward your room.
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151 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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152 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_debt_window_and_drinks_down"]
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153 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_debt_window_and_drinks_down"]) == false
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154 You "So we're cool?"
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155 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Fine, I'll take it off the bill! Sleep in a post-apocalyptic hell-hole if you want to. Just know I won't give you another room."
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156 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Don't thank me yet. You still owe me 60 reál for three nights stay. If you don't have it by tonight, I can't let you up there..." He points upstairs, toward your room.
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157 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Not *entirely* cool. You still owe me 100 reál. If you don't have it by tonight, I can't let you back up there..." He points upstairs, toward your room.
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158 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Not *entirely* cool. You still owe me 60 reál for three nights stay. If you don't have it by tonight, I can't let you back up there..." He points upstairs, toward your room.
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159 You "Thank you for your cooperation."
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160 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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161 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_debt_window_and_drinks_down"]
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162 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_debt_window_and_drinks_down"]) == false
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163 None
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164 You "That window was just an unfortunate casualty of me practising my moves. I won't pay for it." Variable["whirling.garte_damages_moves"]
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165 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "They're probably getting drunk. Or *protesting* something somewhere. Or laying low after the, you know, lynching."
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166 Suggestion Whatever he may feel about you, he can't miss the opportunity to throw you a look of what he assumes is shared understanding. Go with it.
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167 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He rolls his eyes. "What *thing*?"
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168 None
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169 You "I saw a sign that said the mess hall is reserved for the Union." Variable["whirling.sense_mess_hall_union"] and DayCount() == 1
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170 You "Garte, I saw a sign that said I couldn't go into the kitchen. Why can't I go into the kitchen?" Variable["whirling.sense_kitchen_door_sign"] == true and IsHourBetween(1,12)
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171 You "There's a mysterious *blue steel door* in the back of the kitchen." (Variable["whirling.steel_door_hub_reached"] == true or Variable["auto.visited_pinball_room"] == true) and Variable["whirling.garte_knows_about_pinball"] == false
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172 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Yes -- not the whole damn Union, thank god. Just the nastiest and *loudest* faction." He tosses his head in disdain.
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173 Authority He hates the Union, but grudgingly recognizes its power over him -- so he's directing his frustration at you instead. Retaliate!
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174 You "It's a shame you've gotta suck up to the Union to stay afloat."
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175 You "There's something else I want to ask about."
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176 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I don't. I'm simply providing a service -- or, really, facilitating the offering of services to *paying* customers, and..." He runs out of steam. "It doesn't matter. I don't have to explain myself to you."
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177 You (Nod sagely.) "Yes, I think I see..." Variable["whirling.garte_mess_sugg"] == true
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178 You "Why's that?"
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179 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "They probably fucking killed that guy or something, that's why."
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180 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "The Union guys think they're untouchable. They probably fucking killed that guy or something... and now think they can hide out till it all blows over and it's fair weather again in Martinaise."
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181 None
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182 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "What are you, a cook now? That's none of your business."
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183 You "I have a search warrant."
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184 You "But I'm really hungry."
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185 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "And want me to make an exception for you? You're not even a hostel guest till you pay your outstanding bills..." He changes his mind.
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186 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "No, you don't."
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187 You "You better believe it, fucker."
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188 You "How did you know?"
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189 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "If you had a warrant, you'd be shoving it in my face right now." He crosses his arms.
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190 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Besides, the RCM doesn't *do* search warrants. I know the law. You'll just have to wait for the kitchen to open -- if you *have* to get in there. Which you don't."
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191 None
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192 You "I have to warn you -- I may have discovered that the Whirling is part of the Doomed Commercial Area." Variable["TASK.find_out_if_whirling_part_of_doomed"] == true and Variable["whirling.garte_reaction_doomed_knows"] == false and Variable["whirling.garte_knows_about_pinball"]
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193 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Oh, yes, that door, sure. There's nothing *mysterious* about it. It's just a door." He shrugs.
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194 You "Do you know what's behind it? Do you have..."
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195 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "No, I don't have a key -- I don't know how to get there. And I don't *care* either. It's not like I've been *wondering* about it for ten years. It's just the Frittte warehouse probably."
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196 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Or some boring storage space with a bunch of old junk... and dust. Junk and dust." He runs his finger across the counter to check for dirt.
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197 Composure He's attempting to maintain an air of indifference. It's absolutely not convincing.
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198 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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199 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_steel_door_comp_curious"]
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200 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_steel_door_comp_curious"]) == false
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201 None
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202 You "Thinking of turning this place back into a pinball arcade?"
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203 You "If you're thinking of selling those pinball machines, I want a fat cut. C-Suite shit." (Beat your chest.) "I'm a disruptor."
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204 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He scowls. "No. But we could... *diversify* the entertainment options. Seeing as you've opened the door back there... The machine we have in the corner now is broken."
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205 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He rolls his eyes. "Those machines are Whirling property. But, if it makes you *feel* any better, I'm *not* planning to sell them."
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206 None
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207 None
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208 None
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209 You "I think you'd like to know what's back there."
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210 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Fine, okay. A little." He shrugs. "But my job doesn't leave me time for wondering about *one* locked door in *one* of the cafeterias I manage..."
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211 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "So I haven't opened it. I *have* cleaned the whole place a hundred times over, though -- after the *animals*. And I haven't found a key. So good luck with that."
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212 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "What?" He looks mildly startled. "Why would you say that? We're at a *completely* different address from that whole thing."
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213 You "The Whirling is adjacent to them. And there's also the pinball workshop. The Whirling hasn't always been a hostel..." Variable["doomed.doorbell_main_hub_reached"] == false
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214 You "Here's 130 reál."
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215 You "Here's 100 reál."
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216 None
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217 You "You know I still have my key. Your cheap-ass lock seems to be stuck, but I'll get it open." Variable["character.door1_tried_locked"] == true and Variable["tc.electronic_locks_garte"] == false
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218 You "I was wondering if we could come to some sort of arrangement for tonight." Variable["TASK.talk_to_cafeteria_manager_about_damages"]
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219 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Great, thank you officer, that's *all* I wanted -- payment for services rendered. If you continue to stay here, I just ask that you please pay your nightly bill in advance, starting tomorrow."
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220 Suggestion He's not sorry about his behaviour for your sake. Now that you have money, he really wants to make sure you're not angry with him.
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221 You "Here's 70 reál."
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222 Kim Kitsuragi "I'll take a room here too." He opens his wallet.
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223 Kim Kitsuragi "Okay..." He turns to you with a heavy sigh. "I *might* have something in my motor carriage we can use. When you're done here."
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224 You "I'll find a way in. I'll *break* the door down." Variable["tc.electronic_locks"] == true
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225 Authority He shrinks back a bit under the lieutenant's severe gaze.
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226 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I mean no offence. It's really nothing personal. I just *have* to protect the interests of this establishment."
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227 You "So, about that money I owe..." Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"] == false and Variable["whirling.garte_free_lodgings"] == false
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228 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Yes, have you got it?"
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229 You Kim is about to say something. Let him. IsKimHere()
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230 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Of course." He takes the money and hands him a keyring. "Always happy to have officers from the RCM as guests. Anything else I can do for you?"
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231 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Forgive me for saying this, but your colleague seems more committed to drinking and..." He stops mid-sentence.
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232 You "Here's 60 reál."
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233 Kim Kitsuragi "...I feel I must remind you that we are here to conduct an important investigation that also affects *your* business."
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234 Kim Kitsuragi "I understand your predicament as the manager. However..." He adjusts his glasses.
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235 You "This conversation isn't going anywhere, is it?"
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236 You "I will pay you back tomorrow. I'm an honest cop."
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237 None
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238 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "As a police officer, you must understand that I cannot take you at your word -- without *evidence*."
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239 None
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240 You "Here's 30 reál."
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241 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Wonderful. *Try* to do that. I'll have to call you an ambulance."
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242 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He pauses, realizing the contradiction in his statement. "Evidence being money. You can't stay here without *money*."
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243 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "All the locks have an electronic component. They have to be unlocked down here -- with a *master* key before your *guest* key will open the lock."
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244 You "Hold on, I still have my key, you know." Variable["character.door1_tried_locked"] == false and Variable["tc.electronic_locks_garte"] == false
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245 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Does that arrangement include... you paying me *what we already agreed* you owe me?"
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246 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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247 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsKimHere()
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248 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsKimHere()) == false
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249 You "C'mon man. After everything I've been through..."
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250 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "What about what *I* have been through, huh? You're not the goddamn *protagonist* of this story -- I am. This is *my* hostel-cafeteria and I need my money."
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251 None
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252 None
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253 You "Actually, let's talk about something else."
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254 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Yeah, good luck with that." He taps his foot against a metal box installed in the back of the counter.
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255 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Not until you bring me the money."
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256 You "It's cold out. I'll freeze to death because I'm losing the stupid money-game."
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257 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Game? *Everything* is just a game to you, isn't it?"
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258 You "How much do I owe you again?"
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259 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "A lot. A lot-lot. For the room, drinks, and broken window -- 130 reál."
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260 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "A lot. For the room and broken window -- 100 reál."
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261 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "A lot. For the drinks and broken window -- 70 reál."
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262 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "For the room -- 60 reál."
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263 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "For the drinks -- 30 reál."
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264 None
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266 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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267 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsHourBetween(21, 7)
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268 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsHourBetween(21, 7)) == false
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269 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Great, thank you officer, that's *all* I wanted, payment for services rendered."
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270 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "It's good you paid before 21.00, or your door would have been locked electronically." He taps his foot against a metal box installed in the back of the bar counter. Variable["tc.electronic_locks_garte"] == false
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271 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I'll unlock the electronic lock to your room." He taps his foot against a metal box installed in the back of the bar counter. "All the doors lock automatically at 21.00." Variable["tc.electronic_locks_garte"] == false
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272 Suggestion He's not sorry about his behaviour for your sake. Now that you have money, he really wants to make sure you're not angry with him.
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273 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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274 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsKimHere()
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275 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsKimHere()) == false
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276 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He takes out his key chain and fiddles with the mechanism behind the counter. "The electronic lock to your room has been disabled till 21.00 tomorrow." Variable["tc.electronic_locks_garte"] == true
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277 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He takes out his key chain and fiddles with the mechanism behind the counter. "The electronic lock to your room will remain disabled till 21.00 tomorrow." Variable["tc.electronic_locks_garte"] == true
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278 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Anything else I can do for you?"
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279 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Good luck trying to use it." He taps his foot against a metal box installed in the back of the counter.
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280 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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281 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_mess_authority"]
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282 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_mess_authority"]) == false
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283 None
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284 You Let it go. You're above gratuitous baiting.
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285 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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286 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsKimHere()
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287 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsKimHere()) == false
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288 Kim Kitsuragi "We should find out who this loud faction is, occupying the booth. Loudness means talkative -- and we need info." The lieutenant gives you a meaningful nod.
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289 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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290 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsKimHere()
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291 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsKimHere()) == false
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292 Kim Kitsuragi "Hmh." The lieutenant thinks. "I have a feeling we'll make their acquaintance sooner or later."
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293 Savoir Faire You do realize you can just go into the kitchen at 13:00? No need for superstar charm or Sam Bo style antics here.
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294 You "But there may be something pertinent to the investigation in the kitchen."
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295 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He rolls his eyes. "He wasn't pan-fried. He was *lynched*. What could the kitchen *possibly* have to do with..." He changes his mind.
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296 Encyclopedia Sam Bo is an acronym for Samaran boxing. Graceful martial arts stuff. *Sam Bo style* implies stealth, cleverness, and cool. Just letting you know.
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297 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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298 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_kitchen_savoir"] and Variable["tc.sam_bo"] == false
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299 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_kitchen_savoir"] and Variable["tc.sam_bo"] == false) == false
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300 You "Here it is. Sorry for the trouble."
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301 You (Slam the bills down on the counter.) "I hope you choke on it."
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302 You "Here it is. Sorry for the trouble."
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303 You (Slam the bills down on the counter.) "I hope you choke on it."
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304 You "Here it is. Sorry for the trouble."
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305 You (Slam the bills down on the counter.)
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306 You "Here it is. Sorry for the trouble."
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307 You (Slam the bills down on the counter.) "I hope you choke on it."
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308 You "Here it is. Sorry for the trouble."
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309 You (Slam the bills down on the counter.) "I hope you choke on it."
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310 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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311 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["character.door1_punched"] and Variable["tc.electronic_locks_garte"] == false and Variable["whirling.garte_punching_door_special_greeting_done"] == false
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312 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["character.door1_punched"] and Variable["tc.electronic_locks_garte"] == false and Variable["whirling.garte_punching_door_special_greeting_done"] == false) == false
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313 Half Light That fucking smug asshole, he knows you've been locked out of your room. He's probably laughing at you now on the inside.
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314 You "Are you laughing at me?"
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315 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "...what?"
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316 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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317 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_punched_half_light"]
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318 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_punched_half_light"]) == false
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319 Half Light Good. He's getting scared now. Pretending he doesn't know what you're talking about. Don't let him get away with it.
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320 You "You smarmy asshole, you're not going to get away with this. No one laughs at The Law!"
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321 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Do I *look* like I'm laughing? Do you see a *smile* on my face? I know what this is about. This is about the electronic lock not letting you in your room -- and it's anything but *funny* to me."
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322 Half Light Look at that cum-stain son of a bitch. He's just begging to be laid out on the floor of this *establishment*.
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323 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "You know why? Because *unpaid bills* are not funny, when you have to run *four* service establishments." He folds his arms in a huff. "Now. We can talk about a *solution* to this problem."
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324 Composure He trembled just a little as he assumed this position. You've made him nervous, though he doesn't want to show it.
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325 Logic Relax. Knocking out the cafeteria manager is not going to solve your lodging problem, not in the long run.
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326 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Great, perfect, I hope you enjoy your freezing cold room with the window you broke *yourself*."
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327 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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328 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsHourBetween(21, 7)
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329 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsHourBetween(21, 7)) == false
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330 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Great, perfect, I hope you enjoy your freezing cold room with the window you broke *yourself*."
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331 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Please pay for each night in advance starting tomorrow. Twenty reál per night."
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332 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I'll unlock the electronic lock to your room." He taps his foot against a metal box at the bar counter. "All the doors lock automatically at 21.00." Variable["tc.electronic_locks_garte"] == false
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333 Kim Kitsuragi "I'll take a room here too." He opens his wallet.
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334 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Anything *else* I can do for you, officer?"
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335 None
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336 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "By the way, if you hadn't paid before 21.00, your door would have been locked electronically." He taps his foot against a metal box installed in the back of the bar counter. Variable["tc.electronic_locks_garte"] == false
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337 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Always happy to have officers from the RCM as guests." He takes the money and hands him a keyring. "Anything else I can do for you?" He looks at the lieutenant, avoiding your gaze.
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338 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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339 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsKimHere()
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340 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsKimHere()) == false
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341 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He takes out his key chain and fiddles with the mechanism behind the counter. "The electronic lock to your room has been disabled till 21.00 tomorrow." Variable["tc.electronic_locks_garte"] == true
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342 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He takes out his key chain and fiddles with the mechanism behind the counter. "The electronic lock to your room will remain disabled till 21.00 tomorrow." Variable["tc.electronic_locks_garte"] == true
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343 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Starting tomorrow, *please* pay for each night in advance. Twenty reál per night. If you don't have the money it's over for you, got it? You've got nowhere else to stay."
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344 Suggestion You've really worn down his patience. Even paying him didn't help!
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345 Suggestion You've really worn down his patience. Even paying him didn't help!
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346 Empathy He's done a fine job too. Though he's spoken of the place dismissively before, the hostel is actually very important to him.
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347 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I've been working here for a *long* time, and that intercom has *never* been used by the Whirling."
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348 You "The Whirling was once the East Delta Pinball Arcade, before it failed. It's only a matter of time before the Whirling fails too!"
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349 You "The Whirling was once the East Delta Pinball Arcade, which failed. Though perhaps the Whirling will *escape* the curse..."
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350 You "The Whirling is listed on the intercom outside. As one of the businesses in Building B -- of *The Doomed Commercial Area*." Variable["doomed.doorbell_main_hub_reached"] == true
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351 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Obviously it hasn't." He makes a sweeping gesture with his arm. "Look at the pre-revolutionary tile work. This is an old, proud building. So what if there was a little pinball hall here before?"
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352 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Does this *look* like part of a *Doomed* Commercial Area?" He makes a sweeping gesture. "This pre-revolutionary tile work? These high ceilings? The nice rooms? Well, *most* of the rooms..."
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353 You "Hold on -- not once? Isn't that *already* a sign of decline?"
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354 None
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355 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "It's a *sign* of the Whirling-in-Rags not being part of the Doomed Commercial Area. If anything -- we're *revitalizing* this neighbourhood."
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356 You "You really care about the Whirling, huh." Variable["whirling.garte_doomed_empathy"] == true
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357 You "You must really care about this place, since you've worked here for so long." Variable["whirling.garte_doomed_empathy"] == false
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358 Kim Kitsuragi "Relax, Mr. Garte. I'm sure there is no *Doom*. He simply wants to share his discoveries with you."
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359 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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360 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsKimHere()
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361 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsKimHere()) == false
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362 None
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363 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Yeah." He sighs. "It's *slowly* growing on me again. It's beautiful, in its own way -- especially for this neighbourhood. I've been trying to keep it that way..."
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364 You "Who *owns* this place?"
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365 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Some real estate management company. They never come around here, just collect money from afar. Honestly, I think *some* money laundering might be involved."
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366 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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367 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_doomed_empathy"] and Variable["whirling.garte_doomed_auth_owners"]
368 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_doomed_empathy"] and Variable["whirling.garte_doomed_auth_owners"]) == false
369 You "Well -- good luck to you with this place then." (Conclude.) Variable["TASK.find_out_if_whirling_part_of_doomed_done"] == true
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370 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Whatever." He attempts a scowl, but he's too absorbed in his thoughts to finish it. "Was there anything else? Because I need to *think* -- about how I'm gonna get those pinballs in here..."
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371 None
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372 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Even if it is part of the damn Doomed Commercial Area..."
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373 You "Aha! So you finally admit it?"
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374 You "You shouldn't be so worried about that label, you know."
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375 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Yes, your police skills have delivered. I'm sure you'll get a commendation. Maybe even a promotion."
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376 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "*I* don't place much stock in the curse and so on, but the label frightens the clientèle. Who wants to stay at a *doomed* hostel? Everything's doomed enough without that..."
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377 You "What about those other cafeterias you manage?" Variable["whirling.garte_doomed_empathy"] == true
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378 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "What about them?" He shrugs. "One is a basement dive frequented by chain-smoking communists. I can't *tell* you how sick I am of Kras Mazov and Ignus Nilsen and all those old ghosts..."
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379 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "The *other* is a kebab cart. It's very *successful* in its way, but... it's nothing like the Whirling."
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380 Reaction Speed He's hesitating, not sure if he should share this information with you. Encourage him.
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381 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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382 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_doomed_reaction"]
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383 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_doomed_reaction"]) == false
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384 None
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385 You "And the others?"
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386 You He doesn't have to tell you anything he doesn't want to.
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387 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Anyway, I thought we were talking about the Whirling."
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388 You "I've seen something here at the Whirling, Garte. A thing I need to talk about." (Variable["whirling.sense_mess_hall_union"] or Variable["whirling.sense_mess_hall_union_still_empty"] or (Variable["whirling.sense_kitchen_door_sign"] and IsHourBetween(1,12)) or Variable["whirling.lena_phone_disconnected"] or (Variable["whirling.steel_door_hub_reached"] and Variable["TASK.investigate_mysterious_door_done"] == false) or Variable["auto.visited_pinball_room"] or Variable["TASK.find_out_if_whirling_part_of_doomed"] or Variable["whirling.workshop_seen_perforation"]) and Variable["whirling.garte_saw_a_thing"] == false
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389 You "There's a peephole in the wall." Variable["whirling.workshop_seen_perforation"]
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390 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He startles. "What wall?"
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391 You "Upstairs in the secret back room -- right next to Klaasje's bedroom. I think it's used for *looking in* on guests."
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392 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I'll have it fixed at once. Thank you for letting me know. I assure you -- the Whirling does *not* abide spying on its guests."
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393 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Absolutely not." He breathes in and out. "Fuck you for even implying it. It wasn't me, it wasn't my staff. The establishment will look at it and ascertain what it was."
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394 Composure The colour has drained from his face.
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395 None
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396 You "Are you sure *you* haven't been spying on your guests?" Variable["whirling.garte_peephole_composure"]
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397 You "Couldn't you *keep* the hole there? What if there are some hotties staying in that room..." (Wink.) Variable["whirling.garte_elchem_keep_hole"]
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398 You "Alright -- you've been notified." (Conclude.)
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399 Drama Well, he's definitely not lying -- he wouldn't endanger this business like that.
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400 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Absolutely not. That would be idiotic. I have no idea why you're even saying this right now..."
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401 None
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402 None
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403 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Thank you, I'll patch it up personally. Was there something else about the establishment? I hope not..."
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404 None
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405 You "Maybe someone on the staff was *curious*..." Variable["whirling.garte_peephole_staff"] == false
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406 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "No, we don't hire staff like that. Thank you for letting me know -- and it will be taken care of as soon as possible." Variable["whirling.garte_peephole_staff"] == false
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407 You "So the phone line is dead?" Variable["whirling.lena_phone_disconnected"] and Variable["whirling.klaasje_whirling_landline"] == false and Variable["whirling.lena_main_logic_phone"] == false and Variable["whirling.klaasje_rape_phone_logic"] == false
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408 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Yes, and the phone company is taking its sweet time sending someone to fix it." He shakes his head and adds: "Losers."
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409 You "Is it true that there was foul play?"
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410 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He wrinkles his nose. "Who told you that?"
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411 You "That's pretty strange."
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412 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "It's not *strange*, it's inconvenient."
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413 You "No, no, no. Something nefarious is definitely afoot." IsTHCPresent("apocalypse_cop")
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414 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He rolls his eyes. "If you say so."
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415 You "Lena."
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416 You "It doesn't matter. I just want to know who you suspect."
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417 You "I would never disclose my sources. That would be dishonourable."
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418 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Fine, yeah, it looked like someone had messed with the wiring. It was shortly after the hanging, but I don't know if it's at all related... Plenty of assholes around here who aren't murderers."
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419 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "If you do find out who cut the line, though, let me know so I can forward them the repair bill."
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420 Suggestion He's exhausted from years of dealing with the *assholes*. That's why he's trying so hard not to be one too...
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421 You "Here's your trash container key." CheckItem("key_trash_container") and Variable["yard.trash_container_open"]
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422 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Thanks. I hope you found what you were looking for."
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423 You "I found the victim's jeans." Variable["yard.trash_clothes_found"] and Variable["yard.trash_got_shirt_too"] == false
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424 You "Just trash."
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425 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "As it should be. Anyway. Thank you for returning my key."
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426 None
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427 You "I found the victim's clothes." Variable["yard.trash_clothes_found"] and Variable["yard.trash_got_shirt_too"]
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428 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "How... strange. *I* certainly didn't put them there."
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429 None
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430 You "Maybe you don't remember putting them there. Maybe you were sleepwalking or... in a fugue state..."
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431 You "Could someone on your staff have put them there?"
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432 You "Who else has keys to the trash container?"
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433 You "Thanks. Let's talk about something else." Variable["TASK.ask_garte_about_clothes_done"]
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434 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He grimaces. "I think *fugue states* are more your *forte*, officer."
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435 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Sylvie had the keys before I got here, and I can vouch for her. I can vouch for all my staff. None of us would tamper with a crime scene." Variable["whirling.garte_peephole_staff"] == false
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436 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I vouch for my staff as I would for myself... and I certainly wasn't the one making holes in our walls." He folds his arms and glares at you defiantly. Variable["whirling.garte_peephole_staff"]
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437 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Sylvie had the keys before I got here, and, as I've said before -- I can vouch for all my staff. None of us would tamper with a crime scene." Variable["whirling.garte_peephole_staff"]
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438 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "The Trash Collection Service? CS Municipal. I don't see why they would *put* anything in the trash, though."
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439 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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440 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsKimHere()
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441 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsKimHere()) == false
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442 You "Do you know these guys *personally*?"
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443 Kim Kitsuragi "Ah, the illusive CS Municipal. I doubt we'll be able to track down who was sent here last and when. This will have to be one of those *little* threads that solves itself -- down the road."
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444 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Nope. There's nothing more mysterious than the Martinaise Trash Collection Service -- never know who's coming, or when..."
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445 Shivers On Clinton Street, near the Boogie Street Diamond, a small truck rattles down an alleyway. It stops by a rusted trash container. Two men, their faces rough and swollen, jump out. They look at the container, despondently. CSM is written on their backs...
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446 None
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447 You "That was roughly it."
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448 You "You don't want to know."
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449 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager The man leans his hands on the corner and sighs. His head drops between the shoulders, heavy and defeated.
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450 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "She broke the bird, you know. The great skua. I found it on the ground with a broken wing. On the morning she left."
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451 You "I talked to Sylvie. She left because of me, not you." Variable["TASK.sylvie_talk_to_garte"] == true and Variable["TASK.sylvie_talk_to_garte_done"] == false
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452 You "Garte, I found a new bird for the Whirling." (Give him the ruffed grouse.) CheckItem("ruffed_grouse_taxidermy") and Variable["TASK.take_bird_to_garte_done"] == false
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453 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "What is this thing?" The man takes the stuffed bird.
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454 You "I wanted to apologize for breaking the great skua -- by bringing you this ruffed grouse." Variable["TASK.sylvie_talk_to_garte_done"] == true and Variable["whirling.garte_said_you_broke_bird"]
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455 None
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456 You "It's no biggie. I just thought it would look nice on the wall. I'm that kind of cop."
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457 You "This is the ruffed grouse. It symbolizes the might of male courtship rituals. May it serve as a reminder -- to keep an eye on the cock-carouseliers." Variable["TASK.minister_love_reporting_for_duty_done"] == true
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458 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Wait, what?" He looks up, surprised. "But what about the bird?"
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459 You "She didn't break it, I did. I threw it against the wall."
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460 You "She said it was a just an accident."
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461 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Why didn't she just *tell* me that?! I don't care about stuffed birds, I care about my employees..." He stumbles with words, shaking his head.
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462 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Alright." He calms himself. "Did she say anything else? About me, you know." He repeats: "Did she say anything about *me*?"
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463 None
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464 You "She said she was flattered -- it was just a bad timing."
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465 You "She said you're nice. But also her employer. I mean, c'mon. The power vertical here..." (Shake your head.)
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466 You "No, we didn't really talk about you."
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467 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "*You* broke the skua?!" His face is flushed with emotions. A rash covers his neck.
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468 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I see." It's clear he's disappointed. "Well, thank you for the intel anyway. Shame about the bird."
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469 None
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470 Empathy It's as if he can't decide whether to be angry or relieved that it was you -- again.
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471 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Why on Earth did you have to break the skua?!"
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472 You "It's a mystery."
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473 You "You tell me."
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474 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I can't believe it... I was so sure it was Sylvie. Even worse, I thought she was trying to send me a *message*. Symbol of hope and all..."
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475 Conceptualization A tender type of hope. Something stirs in you... perhaps this is why *you* broke it?
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476 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Really? I should... I should give her a call then." The man doesn't know what to say. He wipes his brow and stares at the counter.
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477 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Thanks, I guess..." He gives you a short nod. "Was there anything else you wanted, or..."
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478 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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479 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["tc.mazov"]
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480 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["tc.mazov"]) == false
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481 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Okay, the stupid drinks are on the house, Mr. Athlete. I still have to charge you for three nights and the broken window -- that's 100 square."
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482 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Oh, well, if that was *Sam Bo* style, then let me wipe that debt, sir!" he snorts sarcastically, then suddenly changes tone, probably realizing it *was* pretty cool.
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483 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He crosses his arms: "Now. I still have to charge you for three nights and the broken window -- that's 100 square."
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484 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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485 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_debt_window_and_room_down"]
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486 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_debt_window_and_room_down"]) == false
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487 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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488 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_debt_window_and_drinks_down"]
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489 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_debt_window_and_drinks_down"]) == false
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490 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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491 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_debt_room_down"]
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492 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_debt_room_down"]) == false
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493 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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494 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_debt_drinks_down"]
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495 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_debt_drinks_down"]) == false
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496 You "I have your money." MoneyAmount() >= 13000 and Variable["character.pay_garte_130"] == true
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497 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He glares at you suspiciously. "Well?"
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498 You No, it doesn't. Nothing stirs in me, and it isn't callous, it's common sense.
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499 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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500 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_rhetoric_first_fire"]
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501 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_rhetoric_first_fire"]) == false
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502 You I wonder what this feeling is?
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503 Rhetoric Okay then. (Maybe you're callous yourself...)
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504 Rhetoric Prod at him and find out!
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505 You "But you must have appreciated my Sam Bo style stealth." Variable["whirling.garte_vanish_volition_not_fair"] == true and Variable["tc.sam_bo"]
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506 You "Hold on -- what is this *money* anyway?" IsKimHere()
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507 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Money is what grown up people use to pay for things. Things like this hostel room or..." He peeks into the ledger: "...or eight bottles of 'Potent Blend' and nine packs of 'Royal Extra'. We use it for everything, really."
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508 You (Proceed -- don't show him the coins you found.) MoneyAmount() >= 40
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509 You (Proceed -- show him the coins you found) "Is this money?" Variable["whirling.garte_tc_real"] == false and MoneyAmount() >= 40
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510 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "What are you, brain-damaged?"
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511 You "Actually, I might be."
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512 None
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513 You "Since I woke up I have trouble remembering even the most basic concepts of reality."
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514 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Are you serious? From your work, I don't know... you can take bribes, I guess." He looks at lieutenant. "I'm sorry. I don't think cops take bribes."
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515 You "No, I'm just getting my bearings."
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516 You (Proceed -- show him the coins you found) "I think I might have some." Variable["whirling.garte_tc_real"] == true and MoneyAmount() >= 40
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517 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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518 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_conceptualization_darkness"]
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519 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_conceptualization_darkness"]) == false
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520 Suggestion For a moment, his antipathy is overcome by compassion for the sheer smallness of the money.
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521 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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522 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_tc_real"]
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523 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_tc_real"]) == false
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524 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Yes. It is."
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525 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Yeah, that's not enough."
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526 You (Count them and give them to him.) "That's 10 plus 10 plus 20 equals 40. I'm now down by 40, right?"
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527 You "But what if I don't have any?" MoneyAmount() == 0
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528 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "No, you see..." There's a tinge of sadness in his voice. "That's 40 *cents*. Cents are a form of currency one hundred times smaller than the reál. I'm not even going to take this. Come back when you have 130 reál."
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529 None
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530 You "One *hundred* times smaller?"
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531 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He stands silently looking at the coins on the counter.
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532 You "But that's horrible."
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533 None
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534 You "Okay."
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535 Esprit de Corps That's cop for: "I haven't offered to pay because I don't have any money either."
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536 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Yes."
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537 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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538 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_esprit_kitsuragi_cash"]
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539 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_esprit_kitsuragi_cash"]) == false
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540 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "It is." He stands silently looking at the coins on the counter.
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541 None
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542 Conceptualization Isn't it... evil? The order of magnitude between what is asked of a person -- and what they have?
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543 You "Darkness rides." (Pick up the coins.) Variable["whirling.garte_conceptualization_darkness"]
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544 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "What are you, a philosopher?"
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545 You Keep it to yourself and pick up the coins.
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546 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "If you run out of money, you die. It's like that for all of us -- me too. That's why I need you to pay me." He stops and says, mostly to himself: "I'm not an asshole."
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547 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "It does, doesn't it."
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548 None
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549 Kim Kitsuragi "Some do take recompense." The lieutenant is dead serious. "But only to survive."
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550 None
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551 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "For survival, to pay *me*. Unless you want to become a *hobo*? Do you want to become a hobo? There's nowhere else to stay in Martinaise and it's a cold spring outside. Money doesn't make you happy but it lets you be *un*happy for a bit longer."
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552 You "Where can I get money?"
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553 Kim Kitsuragi There's a shuffle of nylon as Lieutenant Kitsuragi looks for something in the pockets of his orange bomber.
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554 You "How so, isn't this the IIR? There's like forty of them!" (Give them to him.)
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555 None
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556 You (Keep the money.)
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557 You Keep the money.
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558 None
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559 None
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560 You "Why do I need it?"
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561 You "I have this giant novelty cheque." CheckItem("novelty_cheque")
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562 You "About my bill..." DayCount() < 3 and HourCount() > 22 and MoneyAmount() < 2000 and CheckItem("radiant_spinners") == false and Variable["cargo.evrart_main_hub_reached"] == true and CheckItem("novelty_cheque") == false and Variable["tc.took_money_from_joyce"] == true and Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == false
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563 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Got the 20 reál?"
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564 You "I don't have any money. I spent all I had on other things. I had the urge to buy things. With *all* of the money!"
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565 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He stares at you in disbelief. "Sure. That's it then. You're not getting into the room. Sort your shit out elsewhere."
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566 None
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567 You "But I don't have anywhere to go..."
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568 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Yeah... that's not my problem anymore."
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569 You "I have your money." MoneyAmount() >= 3000 and Variable["character.pay_garte_30"] == true
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570 You "I have your money." MoneyAmount() >= 6000 and Variable["character.pay_garte_60"] == true
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571 You "I have your money." MoneyAmount() >= 7000 and Variable["character.pay_garte_70"] == true
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572 You "I have your money." MoneyAmount() >= 10000 and Variable["character.pay_garte_100"] == true
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573 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He glares at you suspiciously. "Well?"
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574 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He glares at you suspiciously. "Well?"
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575 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He glares at you suspiciously. "Well?"
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576 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He glares at you suspiciously. "Well?"
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577 You "Garte, I need to sing karaoke now." IsTaskActive("TASK.convince_garte_to_let_you_sing_karaoke") and Variable["whirling.garte_interrupted_tape"] == false
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578 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "No, you *don't*."
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579 You "Yeah, but..." (Look him in the eye) "Johnny Law is about to tear it up sad-style."
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580 You "Why do you even have the PA system if no one's going to use it?"
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581 You "It's part of my quest of self-discovery. Help me."
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582 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "The Whirling doesn't need more *sad style*. That's one of the styles it can do without right now."
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583 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "The Whirling's not a charity or a musical therapy clinic, it's a commercial establishment. You're going to scare away the customers."
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584 You "This is my way of apologizing for the trouble I've caused. Please let me say I'm sorry."
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585 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "By causing more trouble? I think we're good."
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586 None
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587 None
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588 None
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589 None
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590 None
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591 You "It's not a prop. It's for your clients. I know it's used."
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592 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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593 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"]
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594 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"]) == false
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595 You "When was the last time you had a band play here?"
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596 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "It's not for bands, it's for clients. *Some* clients, okay? Not you."
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597 You "I'm a real client, I've paid my bills and I have the right to use the karaoke machine."
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598 You "I'm a client. Why can't I use it?"
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599 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "You're a *bad* client. You haven't paid your bills yet."
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600 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Okay, yes, it's for *some* clients," he admits reluctantly.
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601 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Hah! Well!" He comes up with a counterargument. "We don't have any tapes. They all got stolen."
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602 You "So -- after I've paid my bills, can I use the karaoke carousel?"
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603 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Technically -- okay, yes. But we don't have any tapes. They all got stolen."
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604 Rhetoric You need to approach this situation logically. Ask him why he has the PA system installed, if you can't use it.
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605 Drama He's lying. But whatever, you don't really *need* his lame tracks.
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606 You "It's all right, I have my own song with me." (Give him the tape for "Smallest Church in Saint-Saëns".)
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607 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager The man in the vest and the violet shirt stares at the tape you've just given him. He begins to frown. Hard.
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608 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Fine. Fine. Climb on that stage and do your thing, just get out of my hair." He shakes the tape at you. "I'll plug it in for you. Damn this karaoke machine..."
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609 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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610 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"]
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611 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"]) == false
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612 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Fine. Fine. *After* you've paid your bills you can climb that stage and do whatever the hell you need to do. *After*." He shakes the tape at you. "Damn this karaoke machine..."
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613 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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614 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager CheckItem("music_smallest_church_tape")
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615 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (CheckItem("music_smallest_church_tape")) == false
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616 Inland Empire Oh yeah. Time to do the damage.
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617 Drama He's lying... But there's no way to call him out on it.
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618 You "Oh no.... I don't have my tape with me either."
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619 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Oh, that's so sad to hear," he says with a barely disguised grin. "I'd *totally* let you sing karaoke, if you only had a tape."
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620 None
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621 None
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622 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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623 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["TASK.pay_whirling_bill_done"] == true and Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"] == true
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624 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["TASK.pay_whirling_bill_done"] == true and Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"] == true) == false
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625 Suggestion Wait, why don't you have a song?! Way to fuck it up! Better to try this line of questioning again after you've found the tape.
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626 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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627 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]
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628 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]) == false
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629 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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630 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_alt_greet_tribunal_done"]
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631 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_alt_greet_tribunal_done"]) == false
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632 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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633 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.karaoke_drama_redcheck"] and Variable["whirling.garte_greet_post_karaoke_done"] == false
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634 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.karaoke_drama_redcheck"] and Variable["whirling.garte_greet_post_karaoke_done"] == false) == false
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635 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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636 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.karaoke_sung_bad"] and Variable["whirling.garte_greet_post_karaoke_done"] == false
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637 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.karaoke_sung_bad"] and Variable["whirling.garte_greet_post_karaoke_done"] == false) == false
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638 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Ah, 'Smallest Church in Saint-Saëns,' right?" The cafeteria manager is waiting for you to acknowledge that he recognized the song.
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639 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Wow." He starts a slow clap. "Just wow. I hope you really enjoyed yourself up there -- had a *cathartic* experience. Because for the rest of us..."
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640 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Is there something I can do for you?"
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641 None
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642 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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643 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["TASK.take_bird_to_garte_done"]
  • 645
644 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["TASK.take_bird_to_garte_done"]) == false
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645 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Hey." He nods in greeting. "Was there something you needed?"
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646 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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647 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_greet_new_bird_sugg"]
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648 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_greet_new_bird_sugg"]) == false
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649 Suggestion Well, well, bringing him that new bird sure made a difference in his attitude.
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650 None
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651 You "I fucking rocked that shit."
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652 You "Yeah. The Church is actually my *past*."
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653 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "It was all right." He doesn't sound like he thinks you *rocked* it. "Subdued. I might start letting people up there again... Now, what can I do for you?"
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654 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Cool." He really does sound like he thinks it's a little *cool*. "Now, what can I do for you?"
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655 None
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656 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "...that really *sucked*."
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657 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Oh, you're up." He looks you over. "It's good to see you back on your feet. Did you like your room? I cleaned it for you."
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658 You "I did, thank you. Big improvement."
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659 You "You did? I was too distracted to notice..."
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660 You Pick up the coins.
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661 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He demonstratively suppresses a world-weary sigh.
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662 None
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663 None
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664 You "Can I pay with this cheque?" (Show him the giant novelty cheque.) CheckItem("novelty_cheque") and Variable["whirling.garte_paying_damages_with_cheque"] == false
  • 665
665 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "You must be joking, right? You come here, trash everything -- and now you try to pay with a novelty cheque?" The cafeteria manager stares at you, baffled.
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666 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "This isn't a game show. I'm not going to accept it. You owe me cold hard money... I want to see that money in the palm of my hand. Every single cent."
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667 None
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668 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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669 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_empathy_irritated_shaker"]
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670 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_empathy_irritated_shaker"]) == false
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671 Visual Calculus ... and it's not a shaker. It's nothing. He's holding nothing.
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672 Visual Calculus It's not a shaker. It's nothing. He's holding nothing. It is but an imitation.
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673 You "It could have used more work. After all, I just took a bullet for this place."
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674 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Really *cool* man -- yeah." His posture changes immediately. "Entitlement. Everybody likes that -- everybody likes an entitled person who doesn't know how to say thank you."
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675 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "You're welcome. I thought it would be nice for you to wake up in a clean place after you -- let's be fair -- defended this establishment and its clientèle from gunfire."
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676 You "Where did everyone go?" Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]
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677 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Oh, you know..." he looks around at the empty place. "People don't tend to stick around after shoot-outs. Turns out they're not good for business."
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678 You "Are Lena and Morell still in town?" Variable["coast.morell_and_lena_despawned_from_whirling_because_refused_quest"] == false and (Variable["TASK.get_morell_back_to_lena"] and Variable["TASK.report_to_lena_done"] == false)
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679 You "What happened to the man with the sunglasses?" Variable["whirling.vicquemare_main_hub_reached"]
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680 You "Where did the horse-faced woman go?" Variable["whirling.minot_whirling_mainhub_reached"]
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681 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Ah, them! Nice people -- but no. Lena said they were going back to Jamrock. I saw them pass by, outside." He waves at the windows. "This was *before* the fight started."
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682 You "Okay. Yes. That was for the best."
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683 You "But we weren't done looking for the phasmid..." Variable["TASK.inspect_traps"] or Variable["TASK.find_phasmid"] or Variable["TASK.report_to_lena"]
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684 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I mean, you're a detective, perhaps you can track them down? Shouldn't be that hard..."
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685 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He nods. "Yes. You know. And I went outside and took care of it. Everybody calmed down. Felt like the right thing to do."
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686 None
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687 None
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688 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I don't remember *everyone* who comes here." He shakes his head. "And -- many people wear sunglasses inside lately. Must be a fad."
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689 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I don't really use words like that to describe my clients, and maybe you shouldn't either…" He purses his lips. "Seeing as you're a cop and all."
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690 You "All right. Thanks." (Conclude.)
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691 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "No problem." He looks around at the empty establishment. "They'll come back. They always do."
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692 None
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693 Cuno "You can get that big shiny fucking plate..." He points at something. "...and draw Cuno a line."
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694 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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695 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsCunoInParty()
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696 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsCunoInParty()) == false
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697 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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698 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_cuno_greet"] == 1
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699 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_cuno_greet"] == 1) == false
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700 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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701 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_cuno_greet"] > 1
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702 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_cuno_greet"] > 1) == false
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703 Cuno "I'll have a big fat one, bartender."
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704 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He keeps his eyes on you, ignoring the boy.
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705 Cuno "You still haven't drawn Cuno a line, the fuck's up with that?"
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706 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He doesn't say what's up with that.
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707 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He doesn't take the bait.
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708 Volition He's used to this sort of thing.
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709 Cuno "Fucking cleaned it..." He hisses something under his breath.
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710 Perception (Hearing) "What a dick... dancing around in his maid uniform..."
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711 You "Hold up. What was that, Cuno?" IsCunoInParty()
  • 712
712 Cuno Cuno forces an unnatural smile.
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713 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "You're already set for the night. Your door is unlocked."
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714 You "You're right, it's not the right time yet."
  • 715
715 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "There never *will* be a right time, believe me. That karaoke system is only there for show. I'm not going to let *anyone* use it anymore."
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716 None
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717 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 718
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718 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_saw_a_thing"]
719 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_saw_a_thing"]) == false
720 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Another thing -- great. I love those."
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721 Drama Wondering about it is, of course, exactly what he's been doing. For ten years.
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722 You Let him get to pretend he's indifferent.
  • 723
723 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He looks at the dust on his finger and wipes it off.
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724 You "How do we find them?"
  • 727
725 Kim Kitsuragi "We don't. We have to wait. They'll show up sooner or later." He looks toward the booth. "Men get hungry. Even men on strike."
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726 Logic There are these things called *days*. You sleep between them. He's saying they'll come *after* you've slept. (Just making clear you got that.)
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727 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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728 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsHourBetween(16,24)
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729 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsHourBetween(16,24)) == false
  • 730
730 Kim Kitsuragi "We don't. We have to wait. They'll show up sooner or later." He looks toward the booth. "Men get hungry. Even striking men. If not today, then they'll be here tomorrow."
  • 726
731 You "It's after 16.00. The sign said *reserved starting 16.00*. Why isn't anyone in the mess hall?"
  • 732
732 Kim Kitsuragi "Good question." He turns to the cafeteria manager.
  • 165
733 Reaction Speed You glance at the clock on the wall behind the manager. Hah!
  • 731
  • 734
734 You Hold your peace -- best not to nitpick.
  • 735
735 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Was there something else? Because I have coasters to stack. And glasses to clean. *Apparently* that's what I do now."
  • 736
736 None
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737 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 738
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738 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsCunoInParty()
  • 709
739 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsCunoInParty()) == false
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740 None
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741 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Yes, yes. For the dead body. You want to put a dead *corpse* into my fridge, right?"
  • 1197
742 None
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  • 744
  • 745
  • 746
743 You "Uhm... no."
  • 750
744 You "No. We want to put a *very important* dead body into your fridge." Variable["whirling.garte_reaction_very_important"]
  • 749
745 You "Yes. That's the gist of it."
  • 748
746 You "How did you know?"
  • 747
747 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Because you haven't taken it away yet, and it must be stinking *hard* about now. Well -- you're not putting it here. Rest assured."
  • 751
748 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Well -- I *have* a fridge and you're not putting it here."
  • 751
749 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I don't care. You're not putting a dead body into my fridge."
  • 751
750 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "You're lying." He shakes his head. "You're *not* putting a dead body into my fridge."
  • 751
751 None
  • 752
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752 You "Why?"
  • 753
753 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Because this is a *culinary* establishment, not a morgue. I can't believe you even asked me."
  • 766
754 You "I'm not gonna even ask why. You're just gonna say something mean."
  • 755
755 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "This is a *culinary* establishment, not a morgue -- you don't have to ask me *why* you can't store a dead body in my kitchen."
  • 756
756 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 757
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757 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.goracy_fridge_asked"]
  • 759
758 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.goracy_fridge_asked"]) == false
  • 760
759 Logic Hmm... kitchen. It's right nearby. What if you asked the cook?
  • 760
760 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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761 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsKimHere()
  • 763
762 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsKimHere()) == false
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763 Kim Kitsuragi "It would only be for a..."
  • 764
764 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Lieutenant -- you too?" He can't believe it. "*You're* asking too?! No. The answer is no. I will not turn this place into some kind of *macabre* circus."
  • 769
765 Logic Hmm... the kitchen is close by -- maybe the cook will be more forthcoming?
  • 760
766 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 767
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767 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.goracy_fridge_asked"]
  • 765
768 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.goracy_fridge_asked"]) == false
  • 760
769 Authority Wow. Turned the lieutenant off like he was a busted old radio. He really is the *lord* of his realm.
  • 772
770 Kim Kitsuragi "Seems we're just going to have to keep looking around." Variable["gates.fritte_fridge_asked"] == true and Variable["yard.cuno_fridge_red_check_failed"] == true and Variable["doomed.fridge_hub_reached"] == false
  • 771
771 None
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772 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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773 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsKimHere()
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774 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsKimHere()) == false
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775 Kim Kitsuragi "Seems we have no choice but to trust in Cuno now." Variable["gates.fritte_fridge_asked"] == true and Variable["yard.cuno_fridge_asked"] == true and Variable["yard.cuno_fridge_red_check_succeeded"] == true and Variable["doomed.fridge_hub_reached"] == false
  • 771
776 None
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777 Kim Kitsuragi He sighs. "Let's go talk to the Frittte clerk." Variable["gates.fritte_fridge_asked"] == false and Variable["doomed.fridge_hub_reached"] == false
  • 771
778 Kim Kitsuragi "I hate to say it, but looks like we're going to have to ask Cuno if he knows of a spare fridge around here." Variable["gates.fritte_fridge_asked"] == true and Variable["yard.cuno_fridge_asked"] == false and Variable["doomed.fridge_hub_reached"] == false
  • 771
779 Kim Kitsuragi "We should really take another look at that fridge we found in the basement." Variable["doomed.fridge_hub_reached"] == true
  • 771
780 You "I seem to be in need of a fridge." IsTaskActive("TASK.locate_a_fridge") and Variable["TASK.send_corpse_to_processing_done"] == false
  • 741
781 You "What? What?" (Mock his confusion)
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782 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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783 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["plaza.tribunal_shot_kortenaer_success"]
  • 792
784 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["plaza.tribunal_shot_kortenaer_success"]) == false
  • 785
785 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 786
  • 787
786 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["plaza.tribunal_headshot_failed"]
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787 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["plaza.tribunal_headshot_failed"]) == false
  • 789
788 Authority He thinks it weak to renege on the courtesy he already decided to pay you. Moral superiority is important to him.
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789 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 790
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790 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["plaza.tribunal_spiritbomb_succeeded"]
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791 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["plaza.tribunal_spiritbomb_succeeded"]) == false
  • 799
792 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "You know, I was *about* to congratulate you on your great aim, but seeing as you're already so special -- I'm not going to. Someone has to be *pedagogical* around here."
  • 794
793 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "You know, I was *about* to congratulate you on your great aim -- but seeing as you're so special already, I'm going to tell you the truth instead. You missed. And you suck. It was an awful shot."
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794 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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795 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["plaza.tribunal_kim_shot"]
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796 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["plaza.tribunal_kim_shot"]) == false
  • 802
797 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "You know, I was *about* to not mention the petroleum bomb you used -- to grill that man alive -- but since you're a psychopath anyway. Fuck it. Nice grilling. Insane, but effective."
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798 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "You know, I was *about* to not mention the clown circus you did out there -- throwing petroleum bombs and whatnot -- but since you feel entitled to nice things, here's the truth: you sucked. It was reckless."
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799 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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800 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["plaza.tribunal_spiritbomb_failed"]
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801 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["plaza.tribunal_spiritbomb_failed"]) == false
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802 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Also!" He wags his finger. "You and your partner are staying here *free* now. I'm not gonna let you ruin it for him. This establishment supports cops. Even cops like you."
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803 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I hope at least your partner is recovering quickly. Also!" He wags his finger. "You're staying here for *free* now. That's right. This establishment supports cops. Even cops like you."
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804 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 805
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805 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsKimHere()
  • 807
806 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsKimHere()) == false
  • 641
807 Kim Kitsuragi "Thank you, sir. And he appreciated the clean room, by the way. He just likes to act like he doesn't."
  • 808
808 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Well, anyway..." The man clears his throat, not knowing what to say.
  • 641
809 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Oh?" His posture changes immediately. "So cool. Cool-cop strikes again. Well -- I didn't expect someone in *your line of work* to notice the lowly efforts of *the service industry* anyway, so..."
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810 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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811 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["plaza.tribunal_shot_kortenaer_success"]
  • 819
812 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["plaza.tribunal_shot_kortenaer_success"]) == false
  • 813
813 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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814 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["plaza.tribunal_headshot_failed"]
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815 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["plaza.tribunal_headshot_failed"]) == false
  • 816
816 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 817
  • 818
817 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["plaza.tribunal_spiritbomb_succeeded"]
  • 821
818 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["plaza.tribunal_spiritbomb_succeeded"]) == false
  • 822
819 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I give credit where credit is due and that, sir -- was a nice shot. I was watching until you hit him, crawled inside then. Bullets started flying. Anyway..." He clears his throat.
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820 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I give credit where credit is due and that, sir -- was an honest effort. I was watching until it *went* down. Crawled inside then. Bullets started flying. Anyway..." He clears his throat.
  • 831
821 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I give credit where credit is due and that was a crazy move -- crazy *effective*. Petroleum bomb, never seen anything like that... I was there until it struck him, crawled inside then. Bullets started flying. Anyway..." He clears his throat.
  • 831
822 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 823
  • 824
823 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["plaza.tribunal_spiritbomb_failed"]
  • 830
824 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["plaza.tribunal_spiritbomb_failed"]) == false
  • 1123
825 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I wish you a quick recovery. Also!" He raises his finger. "You and your partner are staying here free now. This establishment supports cops. The stay is free -- the drinks are not," he adds. "Just felt I needed to specify that."
  • 641
826 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 827
  • 828
827 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["plaza.tribunal_kim_shot"]
  • 829
828 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["plaza.tribunal_kim_shot"]) == false
  • 825
829 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I hope at least your partner is recovering quickly. Also!" He raises his finger. "You're staying here for free now. That's right, this establishment supports cops. The stay is free -- the drinks are not," he adds. "Just felt I needed to specify that."
  • 641
830 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I give credit where credit is due and that -- was crazy. To throw a petroleum bomb at him and then *miss*. Maybe not super effective, but very *crazy*. I was watching until that, then crawled inside. Bullets started flying. Anyway..." He clears his throat.
  • 831
831 Suggestion He really wants you to realize that he was also on the balcony looking by. In the *danger* zone, so to say.
  • 826
832 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I'm glad she got out of here before all that. Bullets flying and stuff... people inside were quite terrified you know. I had to take action and step outside too..."
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833 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 834
  • 835
834 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsKimHere()
  • 836
835 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsKimHere()) == false
  • 837
836 Kim Kitsuragi "Exactly --" He looks at you. "But all in due time. Crypto-business is not a priority right now."
  • 847
837 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 838
  • 839
838 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsCunoInParty()
  • 846
839 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsCunoInParty()) == false
  • 847
840 None
  • 686
841 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Anyway, I can't help you there. A lot of women come and go here."
  • 845
842 You "Yeah, you're right."
  • 841
843 You "No. I meant it, like, in a good way."
  • 844
844 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Sure. Anyway, I can't help you there. A lot of women come and go here."
  • 845
845 None
  • 686
846 Cuno "Yeah, Cuno doesn't know what the fuck this is about, but you should chill down, pig. You'll get this Lena fuck. On false charges." He nods confidently.
  • 847
847 Inland Empire You'll see her again one day. You know it. Things went like they did for a reason.
  • 1119
848 Rhetoric He's almost completely forgotten what this began with.
  • 1114
849 You "Okay, so I have to mention -- when it happened, *you* were right out there. On the balcony." Variable["plaza.tribunal_where_is_klaasje_asked"] == true or Variable["plaza.tribunal_noticed_garte_was_there"] == true
  • 851
850 You "By the way -- where were you when it happened?" Variable["plaza.tribunal_where_is_klaasje_asked"] == false and Variable["plaza.tribunal_noticed_garte_was_there"] == false
  • 870
851 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Yeah, I was, yeah." He nods. Trying to remain aloof. "That's because I'm a *bad ass*."
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852 None
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  • 853
  • 855
853 You "If you say it as two different words like that, it sounds like there's something wrong with your ass."
  • 856
854 You "Yeah, I guess you are a bad ass."
  • 857
855 You Just nod -- *stoically*.
  • 859
856 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Yeah, well..." He scoffs. "Fuck you too then. You have any more questions, or stylistic pronunciation advice?"
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857 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Yeah, I don't know..." He feels the need to explain himself. "Clients were panicking. And also, I guess I sort of found out that I don't give a shit if I die."
  • 858
858 Empathy He means it. It's not just boasting. It's something he discovered about himself, stepping onto that balcony.
  • 869
859 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He nods back at you -- even more stoically.
  • 860
860 Physical Instrument Just two bad ass men nodding, stoically.
  • 865
861 Cuno Make that three. Cuno is nodding too, hands crossed.
  • 869
862 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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  • 864
863 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsCunoInParty()
  • 861
864 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsCunoInParty()) == false
  • 869
865 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 866
  • 867
866 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsKimHere()
  • 868
867 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsKimHere()) == false
  • 862
868 Kim Kitsuragi Make that three. The lieutenant is nodding too, hands crossed.
  • 869
869 None
  • 686
870 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Where was *I*? How do you think I know the crazy shit you pulled off out there? I was *there* -- out on the balcony, protecting my establishment."
  • 871
871 Reaction Speed That's actually true. You remember him, from the corner of your eye, right behind you on the Whirling balcony...
  • 872
872 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "So yeah." He looks around, aloof. "I guess I'm what you call a bad ass."
  • 1220
873 You "Did you see the HUGE graffito outside?" Variable["plaza.graffito_mainhub_reached"] and Variable["TASK.light_graffito_on_fire_done"] == false
  • 882
874 You "Did you see the HUGE BURNING graffito outside?" Variable["TASK.light_graffito_on_fire_done"]
  • 875
875 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Yes. Very *responsible*."
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  • 877
  • 912
876 You "C'mon, you've gotta admit -- it was pretty cool."
  • 881
877 You "I guess you're right, it was pretty irresponsible of me."
  • 878
878 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Yes, well..." He sighs. "At least nothing bad happened -- yet."
  • 879
879 Endurance He's so exhausted following recent events, he doesn't even have the energy to really get on your case.
  • 880
880 None
  • 11
881 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Looked pretty hot to me..." He stops, realizing that this is also a compliment. "At least nothing bad actually happened," he adds with a sigh.
  • 879
882 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "No, I *completely* failed to notice that. It's only in front of the entrance to the establishment I manage. Though, maybe," he continues reluctantly, "it's still better than just the blood."
  • 883
883 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 884
  • 885
884 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["plaza.graffito_concept_return"]
  • 887
885 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["plaza.graffito_concept_return"]) == false
  • 886
886 None
  • 11
887 You "Do you think it's connected to The Return?"
  • 888
888 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He rolls his eyes. "The Return of what? Some commie bullshit? The Return of the king? I don't concern myself with paranoid political rumours. I have a *real* place to run."
  • 886
889 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Now what the hell did you want? I assume you *wanted* something to come back here..."
  • 11
890 You No. I don't want to get angry.
  • 891
891 Half Light WHAT THE FUCK? He's *laughing* at you trying to not get angry right now -- GET ANGRY.
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892 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "This is about your room being locked, isn't it? It's about the electronic lock?" He cuts right through it, with his smarmy know-it-all attitude. "Unpaid bills are no laughing matter to me, sir. I *assure* you."
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893 None
  • 894
  • 895
  • 896
  • 899
894 You "Fuck you, I have a *vast* soul and she will always come back to it."
  • 897
895 You "Yeah, I sucked up there. I'm sorry."
  • 905
896 You "You don't *understand* my performance. Those high notes? I purposefully shredded them to convey a strained, worn out sadness."
  • 906
897 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Good for you. I'm not letting *anyone* up there again -- ever. Now what did you want?"
  • 901
898 Inland Empire What was that? Who's the *she*? And why do you feel so *bad' suddenly...
  • 907
899 You "Forget about that, I had something."
  • 900
900 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "How can I forget about it?" He stops the slow clap. "It was *unforgettable*..."
  • 907
901 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 902
  • 903
902 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsTHCPresent("white_mourning") or Variable["inventory.ledger_white_mourning"]
  • 904
903 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsTHCPresent("white_mourning") or Variable["inventory.ledger_white_mourning"]) == false
  • 898
904 Inland Empire You feel bad suddenly. You see the delicate loops of the handwriting, in your mind's eye.
  • 907
905 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Good. It's good you're sorry. I'm not letting *anyone* up there anymore. Now what did you want?"
  • 907
906 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I get it. You were *purposefully* shit. So original. I'm not letting *anyone* up there again -- ever. Now what did you want?"
  • 907
907 None
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908 None
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  • 909
  • 911
  • 651
  • 910
909 You "Yeah. The Church is actually my *life*."
  • 654
910 You "Told you I'd rock that shit."
  • 653
911 You "Yeah. The Church is actually my *love*. Things are really *bad* with it."
  • 654
912 You "Don't worry. The fire will go out -- soon."
  • 913
913 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Mhm. *Before* it reaches the Whirling, hopefully..." He sighs, more tired than angry.
  • 879
914 You "The end has begun."
  • 915
915 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Sure. I don't know. Maybe. Maybe *the end* has begun? Fuck it." He sighs, more tired than angry.
  • 879
916 None
  • 429
917 Kim Kitsuragi He turns to the man. "Thank you anyway."
  • 921
918 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 919
  • 920
919 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsKimHere()
  • 917
920 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsKimHere()) == false
  • 921
921 None
  • 429
922 You "So I talked to Sylvie." (Wink.) Variable["TASK.minister_love_reporting_for_duty"] == true and Variable["TASK.minister_love_reporting_for_duty_done"] == false
  • 923
923 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "God..." He does not look too pleased.
  • 924
924 Empathy Oh -- but he *should* be. Lay it on him!
  • 925
  • 926
  • 927
925 You "Turns out she's a whore who likes to ride the cock carousel."
  • 931
926 You But... I don't want to *lay* that on him.
  • 929
927 You Don't I have anything else? Like a *BACK* button for example?
  • 928
928 Empathy Life doesn't have a *BACK* button. Now get off your ass and speak the truth about Sylvie the Whore.
  • 930
929 Empathy Of course you do. This was your plan all along. *This* is how you *fix* it for them -- by answering the *woman question*.
  • 930
930 Volition Uhm... I don't like this. There doesn't seem to be another way.
  • 925
931 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 932
  • 933
932 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsKimHere()
  • 934
933 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsKimHere()) == false
  • 936
934 Kim Kitsuragi "Wonderful."
  • 935
935 Empathy It is! It's wonder-full!
  • 936
936 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "What?" He squints at you, worried. "What does that mean -- *cock carousel*?"
  • 937
937 None
  • 938
  • 940
  • 939
938 You "She rides the cock carousel until she's too old to ride it. Then she settles down with a *provider*."
  • 943
939 You (Just drill the inside of your mouth with your tongue.)
  • 941
940 You "No time for lectures. The point is: you're losing at her nasty mind games. Sylvie's a total *psycho*."
  • 944
941 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Huh?"
  • 942
942 Empathy Yeah. This feels right. It feels *wise*. Good setup. Now speak the real shit.
  • 938
  • 940
943 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He realizes something. "Does it mean you talked to her? What else did she say about me?"
  • 945
944 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "God... does it mean you talked to her? What else did she say about me?"
  • 945
945 Empathy What *else* do you need?
  • 946
946 None
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  • 448
  • 947
947 You "Yeah, she said that she likes the cock carousel very much. So fun!" (Depict a carousel of cocks going merrily around.)
  • 948
948 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He looks at you spinning your arms, then leans on the corner and sighs. His head drops between the shoulders, heavy and defeated.
  • 450
949 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I should have known -- it was her way of telling me to piss off. I should stuff it up my ass." He stops and stares at the counter.
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950 Logic *Or* you broke the bird. It can also be that. I think Sylvie even...
  • 951
951 Empathy YES! The bird is connected to this. It's a symbol of hope and she broke it.
  • 952
952 None
  • 953
  • 954
  • 955
953 You "Or... you know. *Maybe* I broke it?" Variable["whirling.garte_logic_you_broke_skua"]
  • 956
954 You "Yeah, man. Signals. Mixed signals. This is classic cock carousel behaviour."
  • 959
955 You "Broken bird. Feathers." (Nod knowingly.) "This is all part of the mind-fuck on the cock-carousel."
  • 959
956 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "No. It was her." His voice is cold now. "She's off to ride that carousel you told me about. Heh..." A mirthless laugh. "Cock carousel -- I understand now."
  • 957
957 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He takes a bottle of wine off the shelf and pours himself a glass. "They ride the cock carousel until the clock runs out. Here. Have the rest." He corks the bottle and hands it to you.
  • 958
958 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Now, let me have a drink and think about this shit for a moment -- on my own." He stares into the blood red liquid in the cup.
  • 964
959 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Heh..." A mirthless laugh. "Cock carousel -- I think I understand now. It's what they ride. Until, like, 39."
  • 957
960 You "The bird?"
  • 961
961 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Yes, the bird. I found it lying on the floor with a broken wing the morning she left."
  • 962
962 None
  • 459
  • 460
963 You "I just break things. It's the way I am."
  • 474
964 Empathy And there we have it. Isn't that beautiful? Another situation fixed by Doctor Love.
965 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Yeah... I do have a lot of cafeterias to manage. And a lot of employees there. I can't make this part of my work practice, it was... unprofessional of me."
  • 966
966 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Anyway -- thank you for clearing it up. Now, if there isn't anything else..." He does not seem to be overjoyed about his new-found professionalism.
  • 971
967 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 968
  • 969
968 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsKimHere()
  • 970
969 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsKimHere()) == false
  • 470
970 Kim Kitsuragi "I assure you, it was him."
  • 470
971 Suggestion ...or can you give him a moment? Somehow you realize this is not going to net you any *professional discounts*. Already he's reverting back to defensive.
  • 1154
972 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "What -- the interior-decorating kind?" He inspects the bird, somewhat suspiciously -- then mellows. "You know -- I'm sorry. This is actually a nice bird. A competent piece of taxidermy."
  • 973
973 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I can fix it to the plaque and have a... new bird in the establishment I guess?" He hesitates. "So, I don't know... thank you? I'm gonna go with *thank you*."
  • 979
974 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 975
  • 976
975 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsKimHere()
  • 977
976 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsKimHere()) == false
  • 455
977 Kim Kitsuragi "I feel good about our work here today." The lieutenant nods. "It's all about the little things -- like bringing people random stuffed animals."
  • 978
978 Rhetoric It's.... not actually about that. But he liked it.
  • 455
979 Empathy People just don't know how to accept gifts, especially taxidermy. He likes it. He likes the bird. It solves his broken bird problem.
  • 1160
980 You "It was actually me who broke the great skua. I wanted to apologize by bringing you this ruffed grouse." Variable["TASK.sylvie_talk_to_garte_done"] == true and Variable["whirling.garte_said_you_broke_bird"] == false
  • 982
981 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Cool. Okay." He inspects the bird. "I was really hoping *not* to think about the cock carousel any longer, because it made me feel like *shit* -- but this *is* a competent piece of taxidermy."
  • 973
982 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I should have known Sylvie wouldn't *accidentally* break things here..." He inspects the bird, somewhat suspiciously -- then mellows. "Okay. This is actually a nice bird. A competent piece of taxidermy."
  • 973
983 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Okay..." He inspects the bird, somewhat suspiciously -- then mellows. "Okay. Well. This is actually a nice bird. A competent piece of taxidermy."
  • 973
984 Composure He tries not to look at you -- it's dangerous to *acknowledge* the karaoke man.
  • 604
985 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "It's for the..." He begins confidently, but then stumbles on his own words. "It's for no one. It's a prop. I'm not letting anyone use it after the Great Karaoke Catastrophe of '44."
  • 590
986 You "What happened in '44?"
  • 987
987 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "A lot of people got killed because some asshole wanted to sing karaoke."
  • 591
  • 595
988 Perception (Hearing) "I'm having it uninstalled," he mumbles to himself.
  • 616
989 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Oh, that's so sad to hear," he says with a barely disguised grin. "I'd *totally* let you sing karaoke, if you only had a tape -- *and* you'd paid your bills."
  • 625
990 You "I have the tape now. You *have* to let me sing karaoke." (Give him the tape) Variable["whirling.garte_interrupted_tape"] and CheckItem("music_smallest_church_tape") and IsTaskActive("TASK.convince_garte_to_let_you_sing_karaoke")
  • 991
991 None
  • 607
992 None
  • 1191
  • 183
  • 294
  • 184
993 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Fine. Okay. The kitchen is closed until 13:00 because the cook is working. You can snoop around after that -- if you must."
  • 191
994 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Fucker?" He shakes his head. "Lay off the swear words, they don't make you *cool*. This isn't kindergarten."
  • 190
995 You "Okay then, never mind."
  • 996
996 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Yes. What else?"
  • 997
997 None
  • 168
998 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "It wouldn't hurt to get a little life in here. Other than the hellish karaoke machine. That one's always *causing trouble*."
  • 999
999 Logic Yeah, those numbers he's adding up must be making good sense to him right now.
  • 1014
1000 You "Garte, what if I told I got into the back room? Behind the blue door in the kitchen." Variable["whirling.garte_asked_steel_door"] and Variable["auto.visited_pinball_room"] == true
  • 1113
1001 Volition It takes a lot of willpower not to ask. Obviously he's been wanting to know what's behind the door...
  • 1002
1002 You "Aren't you gonna ask me what's back there?"
  • 1003
1003 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Okay -- what *is* back there?"
  • 1010
1004 You "Pinball machines. A pinball workshop."
  • 1011
1005 You "Skeletons. A mausoleum of the dead."
  • 1008
1006 You "Nothing. The black gaping maw at the end of Time."
  • 1007
1007 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He shakes his head. "There is no gaping maw. If you don't want to tell me you don't have to. It's okay."
  • 1013
1008 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Yes. Ha ha. What's *actually* behind there?"
  • 1009
1009 None
  • 1010
1010 None
  • 1005
  • 1004
  • 1006
1011 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Hah! I knew it. I've always wondered where those machines by the door came from -- *and* they told me there was some kind of pinball thing here too..."
  • 1012
1012 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I knew it." He repeats. "Were there any back there? In working order I mean?"
  • 1106
1013 Drama *But please do still tell me!*
  • 1009
1014 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1015
  • 1016
1015 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["TASK.find_out_if_whirling_part_of_doomed"] == true and Variable["TASK.find_out_if_whirling_part_of_doomed_done"] == false
  • 1017
1016 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["TASK.find_out_if_whirling_part_of_doomed"] == true and Variable["TASK.find_out_if_whirling_part_of_doomed_done"] == false) == false
  • 206
1017 Suggestion Sounds like he cares about the place. He's not going to be overjoyed to hear that it's part of the Doomed Commercial Area.
  • 1018
1018 Inland Empire He should still know. You have to be *forewarned* about these things.
  • 206
1019 Reaction Speed So he knows of the Doomed Commercial Area. *And* its address. He's thought about this.
  • 1045
  • 213
  • 350
1020 None
  • 362
1021 None
  • 362
1022 Authority There is an acrimonious note. It's clear he's doing the real work around here.
  • 1020
1023 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "For 14 years, man -- that's how long I've worked here. I've kept this place up through hail and through sleet. Fuck me, if some Doom Ghost..." he steadies his voice.
  • 346
1024 Logic You're guessing there aren't *that* many others.
  • 1021
1025 You "And who named it Whirling-in-Rags?" Variable["whirling.garte_doomed_asked_care"]
  • 1026
1026 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Well, it sure as hell wasn't the real estate company."
  • 1028
1027 You "You did?"
  • 1032
1028 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1029
  • 1030
1029 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsKimHere()
  • 1031
1030 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsKimHere()) == false
  • 1027
1031 Kim Kitsuragi "It was you?"
  • 1032
1032 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "You look surprised? What? It's a great name, I know. Cafeteria managers come up with great names too. It's from a song."
  • 1033
1033 You "A song?"
  • 1034
1034 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "*Hail Holy Queen* by The Etenniers. 'Hail holy queen of the sea,'" he quotes. "'You're whirling in rags -- you're vast and you're sad."
  • 1035
1035 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1036
  • 1037
1036 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsKimHere()
  • 1038
1037 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsKimHere()) == false
  • 1039
1038 Kim Kitsuragi "Good pick," the lieutenant nods.
  • 1040
1039 Conceptualization Good pick.
  • 1040
1040 None
  • 362
1041 You "Well -- too bad it's all doomed then." (Conclude.) Variable["TASK.find_out_if_whirling_part_of_doomed_done"] == true
  • 370
1042 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Luck has got nothing to do with it." He looks to where the hidden room is. "I need to think about where I'm gonna place those pinballs -- I have a feeling they're gonna help."
  • 1043
1043 Rhetoric Against the Doom, it's implied.
  • 1044
1044 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "So if you didn't have anything else to tell me -- about my establishment -- can we, you know, wrap it up?"
  • 371
1045 You "Wait -- so you *know* of the curse!" Variable["whirling.garte_reaction_doomed_knows"]
  • 1046
1046 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Everyone *knows* of it."
  • 213
  • 350
1047 You "Klaasje. In Room #3. She nicked the phone line." Variable["whirling.klaasje_call_open_trouble"]
  • 1048
1048 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Why?" He stops himself. "No. Fuck it. I don't wanna know. I don't want to know why these degenerates do what they do. I thought we had *one* good guest in the building..."
  • 1053
1049 None
  • 1050
  • 1051
  • 1052
1050 You "Yeah, I bet you didn't want it to be her."
  • 1054
1051 You "Well, anyway, mystery solved. I don't like loose ends."
  • 1057
1052 You "You have Lena. Lena is a good customer."
  • 1059
1053 Suggestion He really doesn't like it being Klaasje.
  • 1049
1054 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "What's that supposed to mean? Fuck you, buddy -- she's not my taste. Good thing she pays for her stuff on time, I'll forward her the bill and be done with it."
  • 1056
1055 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Now was there anything else? I have, like, four thousand coasters to stack and then I need to wash dishes because it turns out I have to do that too now."
  • 1066
1056 Volition Hmm... wow. She really isn't his taste. Her spell hasn't spread here.
  • 1055
1057 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Yeah, neither do I. Thank you for telling me I guess. Good thing she pays for her stuff on time -- I'll forward her the bill and be done with it."
  • 1058
1058 Reaction Speed Hmm... sounds like she has money tucked away somewhere. Enough to be a stable paying guest.
  • 1066
1059 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Yeah, well -- she's not a guest, is she?"
  • 1060
1060 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1061
  • 1062
1061 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["TASK.report_to_lena_done"] or Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]
  • 1067
1062 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["TASK.report_to_lena_done"] or Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]) == false
  • 1222
1063 Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife "What?" the woman chimes in. "Did someone mention my name?"
  • 1064
1064 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "We were just paying you a compliment. And finding out a *degenerate* from room 3 nicked the phone line. Everything is okay here!" he yells, then turns to you.
  • 1065
1065 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Good thing that guest pays for her stuff on time -- I'll forward her the bill and be done with it. Was there anything else?"
  • 1066
1066 None
  • 168
1067 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Anyway, I'll forward that woman her bill and be done with it... Now, was there anything else?"
  • 1066
1068 None
  • 168
1069 None
  • 395
1070 None
  • 395
1071 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1072
  • 1073
1072 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsKimHere()
  • 1074
1073 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsKimHere()) == false
  • 1069
1074 Kim Kitsuragi "Sir, he was only asking a question. It's his job -- and mine. See that it's covered."
  • 1075
1075 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Yes. I absolutely will." He calms his breathing. "Sorry. It's been a bit of a day -- and now a hole in the wall."
  • 1069
1076 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1077
  • 1078
1077 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsKimHere()
  • 1079
1078 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsKimHere()) == false
  • 1070
1079 Kim Kitsuragi "In your defence -- neither do I."
  • 1070
1080 Half Light Damn you fat Evrart, your novelty check is useless!
  • 1141
1081 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Like what? I was really enjoying talking about the *money* you owe me..."
  • 1085
1082 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1083
  • 1084
1083 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_owing_hub_exited_once"]
  • 216
1084 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_owing_hub_exited_once"]) == false
  • 1081
1085 None
  • 11
1086 None
  • 252
1087 None
  • 252
1088 Interfacing Draconian measures...
  • 243
1089 Esprit de Corps I *really* didn't want to resort to this, the man is thinking.
  • 1146
1090 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1091
  • 1092
1091 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsTaskActive("TASK.help_kim_with_money_plan")--[[ Variable[ ]]
  • 1093
1092 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsTaskActive("TASK.help_kim_with_money_plan")--[[ Variable[ ]]) == false
  • 220
1093 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 220
1094 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1095
  • 1096
1095 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsTaskActive("TASK.help_kim_with_money_plan")--[[ Variable[ ]]
  • 1097
1096 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsTaskActive("TASK.help_kim_with_money_plan")--[[ Variable[ ]]) == false
  • 272
1097 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 272
1098 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1099
  • 1100
1099 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsTaskActive("TASK.return_to_garte_with_spinner_cash")--[[ Variable[ ]]
  • 1101
1100 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsTaskActive("TASK.return_to_garte_with_spinner_cash")--[[ Variable[ ]]) == false
  • 344
1101 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 344
1102 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1103
  • 1104
1103 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsTaskActive("TASK.return_to_garte_with_spinner_cash")--[[ Variable[ ]]
  • 1105
1104 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsTaskActive("TASK.return_to_garte_with_spinner_cash")--[[ Variable[ ]]) == false
  • 345
1105 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 345
1106 None
  • 1107
  • 1108
  • 1206
1107 You "Why? Do you want to play? Because I might be up for a game..."
  • 1109
1108 You "Didn't check. Pinball isn't relevant to the investigation."
  • 1110
1109 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "No, I was... just wondering." He appears to be making a calculation in his head. "If you found pinball machines there..."
  • 1111
1110 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I was... just wondering." He appears to be making a calculation in his head. "If you found pinball machines there..."
  • 1111
1111 Drama He was *wondering* about something business-related. About how much money he could make off one.
  • 201
1112 Composure He's really, really holding himself back here.
  • 1001
1113 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Oh? Okay. Well." He controls his excitement well. "I did hear you make noise back there. So -- good for you."
  • 1112
1114 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1115
  • 1116
1115 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["TASK.inspect_traps"] or Variable["TASK.find_phasmid"] or Variable["TASK.report_to_lena"]
  • 1118
1116 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["TASK.inspect_traps"] or Variable["TASK.find_phasmid"] or Variable["TASK.report_to_lena"]) == false
  • 687
1117 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Seeing the disappointment in your face, he relents. "Oh, fine, hero-cop. Lena left a forwarding address. 1113 Tabernacle Road, in Jamrock. If you see them again... do give them my best."
  • 687
1118 You "But we weren't done looking for the phasmid..."
  • 684
1119 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1120
  • 1121
1120 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["plaza.tribunal_did_nothing"] == false
  • 1117
1121 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["plaza.tribunal_did_nothing"] == false) == false
  • 687
1122 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Especially when you're so busy doing *nothing* to stop psychopaths. How could you just stand there? Still, you did risk your life..."
  • 794
1123 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "'Defended' may be putting it a bit generously, though. I had a great view of you doing *nothing* to stop those psychopaths. Then I crawled inside. Bullets started flying. Anyway..." He clears his throat.
  • 831
1124 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1125
  • 1126
1125 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["auto.daychange_whirling_paid"]
  • 713
1126 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["auto.daychange_whirling_paid"]) == false
  • 1377
1127 You "About my bill for tonight..." DayCount() == 3 and Variable["TASK.pay_whirling_bill"] == true and Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"] == true and Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == false
  • 1124
1128 You "About my bill for tonight..." DayCount() == 4 and Variable["TASK.pay_whirling_bill"] == true and Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"] == true and Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == false
  • 1124
1129 You "About my bill for tonight..." DayCount() == 5 and Variable["TASK.pay_whirling_bill"] == true and Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"] == true and Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == false
  • 1124
1130 You "About my bill for tonight..." DayCount() == 6 and Variable["TASK.pay_whirling_bill"] == true and Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"] == true and Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == false
  • 1124
1131 You "About my bill for tonight..." DayCount() == 7 and Variable["TASK.pay_whirling_bill"] == true and Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"] == true and Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == false
  • 1124
1132 You "About my bill for tonight..." DayCount() > 7 and Variable["TASK.pay_whirling_bill"] == true and Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"] == true and Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == false
  • 1124
1133 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1134
  • 1135
1134 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_paying_damages_with_cheque"]
  • 1136
1135 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_paying_damages_with_cheque"]) == false
  • 1137
1136 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "This again?" He stares at the novelty cheque. "You just won't let it go, will you? Real funny."
  • 1138
1137 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "You must be kidding, right?" He stares at the large novelty cheque, baffled. "Yeah, good one, officer. Real funny."
  • 1138
1138 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "But this establishment only takes cash. Now, do you have that cash, Mr. Novelty Cheque Man?"
  • 1147
1139 None
  • 663
1140 You "I found the victim's clothes in the trash container out back." Variable["whirling.garte_got_key"] == false and Variable["yard.trash_clothes_found"]
  • 428
1141 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1142
  • 1143
1142 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsKimHere()
  • 1144
1143 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsKimHere()) == false
  • 667
1144 Kim Kitsuragi "You can cash it in at the local Frittte, near the harbour gates -- though it might not be enough to cover it..."
  • 1193
1145 Conceptualization Literary demotion! That's the worst...
  • 252
1146 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Oh, lieutenant -- we're *done* here."
  • 239
1147 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1148
  • 1149
1148 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsKimHere()
  • 1150
1149 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsKimHere()) == false
  • 1139
1150 Kim Kitsuragi "Frittte. Near the gates." The lieutenant sounds tired. "They'll exchange it."
  • 1139
1151 Half Light How could ANYONE forget, asshole?!
  • 1212
1152 None
  • 11
1153 You "Maybe I have a vendetta against it?"
  • 474
1154 Hand/Eye Coordination We were sort of hoping there would be a gun, an expensive jewel, or at least a *sword* in it for you -- if you deliver the message. Oh well...
  • 469
1155 You "Garte, I found a new bird... dammit, I FORGOT to take it with me!" CheckItem("ruffed_grouse_taxidermy") == false and Variable["TASK.take_bird_to_garte"] and Variable["TASK.take_bird_to_garte_done"] == false
  • 1156
1156 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I have no idea what you're talking about."
  • 1157
1157 Endurance It's a long *healthy* trek back to the village.
  • 1158
1158 Visual Calculus Back to the village -- then back here -- then back to the coast *again*... That must be 3 kilometres in total. Okay...
  • 1159
1159 None
  • 11
1160 Endurance This was mostly about the fucking *cardio*. Massive cardio here. You'll live 'til 90! *Or* you'll get a heart attack from running.
  • 974
1161 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1162
  • 1163
1162 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["TASK.take_bird_to_garte_done"]
  • 1164
1163 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["TASK.take_bird_to_garte_done"]) == false
  • 950
1164 Logic *Or* you broke the bird. That's why you brought the replacement. Out of guilt...
  • 951
1165 You "Okay, *fuck* me then! Just FUCK me!"
  • 1166
1166 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Stop yelling."
  • 597
1167 Authority This is the look of a man who's *defeated*. He knows he's out of excuses.
  • 609
1168 You "By the way, I'm going to sing karaoke here." Variable["TASK.convince_garte_to_let_you_sing_karaoke"] == false and Variable["TASK.sing_karaoke"] == true and Variable["whirling.garte_said_will_sing_karaoke"] == false
  • 1169
1169 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Absolutely out of the question."
  • 1170
1170 Volition You wait and see, cafeteria manager!
  • 1171
1171 Inland Empire Absolutely *in* the question! First we find a *sad* banger, then we sing this place to SHIT.
  • 1172
1172 Drama Your body is ready, sire.
  • 1173
1173 None
  • 11
1174 You "Garte, I saw another *thing* at the Whirling..." Variable["whirling.garte_saw_a_thing"] == true
  • 720
1175 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1176
  • 1177
1176 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_exited_saw_a_thing_once"]
  • 402
1177 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_exited_saw_a_thing_once"]) == false
  • 1179
1178 None
  • 11
1179 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "What?"
  • 1180
1180 Reaction Speed By the way -- you should come back to this *thing*-based questionnaire if you see anything interesting in the Whirling later!
  • 1181
1181 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1182
  • 1183
1182 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_reaction_thing_hub_hint"]
  • 1178
1183 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_reaction_thing_hub_hint"]) == false
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1184 Inland Empire Hmm... you feel like you should come back to this *thing*-based questionnaire if you see anything interesting in the Whirling later.
  • 1178
1185 You "So, just to be clear -- you don't know how to open it?"
  • 1186
1186 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Nope. No idea -- don't *want* to either."
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1187 Electrochemistry What a shame. To fix such a good peephole.
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1188 You "I feel a capitalist plot coming up."
  • 1189
1189 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Capitalist *plot*." He rolls his eyes. "The pinball we have in the corner now is broken -- I want to diversify the entertainment options."
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1190 Savoir Faire Damn! Your feet thought we got away!
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1191 You "Maybe I *am* a cook?"
  • 1192
1192 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "You're not. You're a menace..." He gets a hold of himself. "Fine, okay, the kitchen is closed until 13:00 because the *real* cook is working. You can snoop around after that -- if you must."
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1193 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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1194 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsHourBetween(23,6)
  • 1196
1195 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsHourBetween(23,6)) == false
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1196 Kim Kitsuragi "... and, come to think of it, Frittte's probably closed at this hour. They're open from seven to eleven."
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1197 Reaction Speed Correct him!
  • 1199
1198 Suggestion Flattery is the way.
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1199 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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1200 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_reaction_very_important"]
  • 742
1201 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_reaction_very_important"]) == false
  • 1198
1202 You "Yeah. We've heard you have, like, a *huge* fridge. Colossal. Practically a mausoleum." Variable["whirling.garte_suggestion_very_important"]
  • 1203
1203 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "You've heard wrong. And you're *not* putting a dead body into my fridge."
  • 1204
1204 Suggestion Damn, I thought the size thing would work...
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1205 Half Light That bird ain't no symbol of hope. It's a menace and a traitor!
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1206 You "Didn't check. Pinball is stupid." IsKimHere()
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1207 Kim Kitsuragi The lieutenant nods in agreeance.
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1208 Empathy Take it easy on him. Deep down he really hates being the guy who has to remind you.
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1209 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1210
  • 1211
1210 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_halflight_dont_forget"]
  • 1212
1211 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_halflight_dont_forget"]) == false
  • 1151
1212 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1213
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1213 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_empathy_dont_forget"]
  • 1215
1214 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_empathy_dont_forget"]) == false
  • 1208
1215 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1216
  • 1217
1216 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_rhetoric_dont_forget"]
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1217 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_rhetoric_dont_forget"]) == false
  • 1218
1218 Rhetoric You know, there *might* be other places to sleep on this coast... you'll find one eventually.
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1219 Logic It's safe to say this is about your karaoke performance.
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1220 Suggestion It really took courage. Don't pick at him.
  • 852
1221 Empathy He's not too offended. The experience has changed something in him.
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1222 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1223
  • 1224
1223 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsHourBetween(23,6)
  • 1067
1224 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsHourBetween(23,6)) == false
  • 1063
1225 You "I don't think I have *any* money." (Proceed.) MoneyAmount() < 40
  • 512
1226 Tutorial Agent Time stops advancing after 02.00 in the morning. If you haven't paid for your room by then, it's game over. Don't leave finding money to the last minute, however -- it's harder to make cash after nightfall, when the shops are closed and the streets empty.
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1227 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1228
  • 1229
1228 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["TASK.return_to_garte_with_spinner_cash_done"]
  • 1230
1229 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["TASK.return_to_garte_with_spinner_cash_done"]) == false
  • 333
1230 Kim Kitsuragi "He's right," the lieutenant whispers, "you *really* have to sort out your money problems, starting tomorrow. I can't help you again."
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1231 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1232
  • 1233
1232 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["TASK.return_to_garte_with_spinner_cash_done"]
  • 1234
1233 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["TASK.return_to_garte_with_spinner_cash_done"]) == false
  • 334
1234 Esprit de Corps He's right. You can't depend on Kim helping you out again.
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1235 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1236
  • 1237
1236 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsTHCPresent("hobocop")
  • 1238
1237 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsTHCPresent("hobocop")) == false
  • 566
1238 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1239
  • 1240
1239 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["character.got_hobocop_climb_into_trashbin_idea"]
  • 1247
1240 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["character.got_hobocop_climb_into_trashbin_idea"]) == false
  • 1241
1241 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1242
  • 1243
1242 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["yard.trash_container_hub_reached"]
  • 1244
1243 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["yard.trash_container_hub_reached"]) == false
  • 566
1244 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1245
  • 1246
1245 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["yard.trash_container_open"]
  • 1248
1246 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["yard.trash_container_open"]) == false
  • 1249
1247 Savoir Faire How many times do I have to tell you about the trash bin idea?! Let's get climbing already! Into trash bins!
  • 566
1248 Savoir Faire You could try climbing into that trash bin in the yard, hobocop style...
  • 566
1249 Savoir Faire You could try climbing into that trash bin in the yard, hobocop style... after you've gotten open the lid.
  • 566
1250 You "Come on, man. It's late. Do I really have to pay you *again*?" DayCount() == 2 and Variable["whirling.garte_asked_for_free_day_two"] == false and HourCount() > 21
  • 1291
1251 You "Wait, really?"
  • 1289
1252 You "That's more like it, Garte! One free room, please!"
  • 1305
1253 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Do you *have* money tonight?"
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1254 You "Yes, I do."
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1255 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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1256 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager MoneyAmount() > 2000
  • 1254
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1257 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (MoneyAmount() > 2000) == false
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  • 1259
1258 You "No."
  • 1263
1259 You "That's not any of your business, Garte."
  • 1264
1260 You "Uh... Yes. I do." (Lie.)
  • 1262
1261 You "Uh... no. I don't." (Lie.)
  • 1263
1262 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Then you really don't need a free room, do you?" He shakes his head -- and stops as a strange, new, cruel light rekindles in his features.
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1263 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Too bad," he mutters. He shakes his head -- and stops as a strange, new, cruel light rekindles in his features.
  • 1381
1264 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He blinks, as one might at a burning motor-carriage. "It is though. Right now, it literally *is* my business..." He shakes his head -- and stops as a strange, new, cruel light rekindles in his features.
  • 1381
1265 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "As a matter of fact, you already have the key to your new room -- the trash container, remember? You said you'd give the key back and didn't..."
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1266 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1267
  • 1268
1267 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager CheckItem("key_trash_container")
  • 1325
1268 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (CheckItem("key_trash_container")) == false
  • 1369
1269 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Here. A new room key." He places a key on the counter in front of him. "It's the key to the trash container outside."
  • 1274
1270 Kim Kitsuragi The lieutenant is painfully silent.
  • 1271
1271 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1272
  • 1273
1272 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["TASK.return_to_garte_with_spinner_cash_done"]
  • 1302
1273 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["TASK.return_to_garte_with_spinner_cash_done"]) == false
  • 1303
1274 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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1275 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsKimHere()
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1276 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsKimHere()) == false
  • 1284
1277 You "I embrace my fate, Garte. This is the night of the Hobocop." (Take the key.) IsTHCPresent("hobocop")
  • 1283
1278 Interfacing THE TIME IS NOW! HOBOCOP LIFE, HERE WE COME.
  • 1279
1279 Inland Empire A new dimension of reality will open. A portal is this bed of waste. Sleep there and awaken *elsewhere.*
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1280 You "I'll try my luck. Thanks, Garte." (Take the key.) IsTHCPresent("hobocop") == false
  • 1282
1281 You "I'll see if I can figure something out." (Leave the key for now.)
  • 1347
1282 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He is very still as he watches you pocket the key.
  • 1287
1283 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Right. Well, there you are. Now, was there anything else you wanted?"
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1284 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1285
  • 1286
1285 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsTHCPresent("hobocop")
  • 1278
1286 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsTHCPresent("hobocop")) == false
  • 1279
1287 Empathy He is not proud. But he'll deal with that later.
  • 1355
1288 You "Are you serious?"
  • 1290
1289 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Really."
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1290 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Perfectly serious." The corners of his lips turn into the slightest smile. "You don't *have to* pay me anything."
  • 1312
1291 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager The breath catches in his chest. The light in his eyes snuffs out all at once. After a moment, he speaks.
  • 1253
1292 None
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  • 1252
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  • 1295
1293 You "Really really?"
  • 1294
1294 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Uh-huh."
  • 1297
1295 You "You're fucking with me, aren't you?"
  • 1296
1296 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Not at all, officer." The corners of his lips turn into the slightest smile. "It's true. You don't *have to* pay me anything."
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1297 None
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  • 1295
1298 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1299
  • 1300
1299 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["yard.trash_physinst_bent_staples"]
  • 1301
1300 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["yard.trash_physinst_bent_staples"]) == false
  • 1266
1301 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "You can sleep in the trash container outside. I know you don't need a key, since you *tore it open*."
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1302 Esprit de Corps I helped you once. It was your responsibility to help yourself this time. I am sorry.
  • 1284
1303 Esprit de Corps This was your responsibility. I cannot help you now. I am sorry.
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1304 None
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1305 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Oh, sorry, I think you misunderstand. Let me explain." The corners of his lips turn into the slightest smile. "I didn't say *I'd give you a free room*. I just said you don't have to pay me."
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1306 You "But I *need* a fucking room!"
  • 1307
1307 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager His eyes flash with fury. "You want a free place to sleep? Fine."
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1308 You "Okay. I don't want to talk about this right now."
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1309 None
  • 11
1310 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He rolls his eyes. "Anything else you need?"
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1311 None
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  • 1306
  • 1315
  • 1308
1312 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "You don't *have to* give me any money at all. If you *want a room*, yes, you'll need to pay me -- but you don't *have to* just give me money. Giving me money for a room is *your choice.*"
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1313 None
  • 1307
1314 You "So, uh... you sure you can't swing me a free bed?" DayCount() == 2 and Variable["whirling.garte_left_before_free_trash_room"] == true and Variable["whirling.garte_trash_bed_offer_made"] == false
  • 1313
1315 You "This isn't a choice. I have nowhere else to go..."
  • 1307
1316 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1317
  • 1318
1317 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_inland_trash_dreams"]
  • 1319
1318 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_inland_trash_dreams"]) == false
  • 1329
1319 You What does that mean?
  • 1321
1320 None
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  • 1280
  • 1342
  • 1281
1321 Inland Empire It is not clear. All that is known is: Sleep in the trash and there is *no coming back.*
  • 1329
1322 You "Wait, I still don't understand. Do I get a free room or not?"
  • 1323
1323 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "No. You can choose to give me 20 reál for a room or you can choose not to. I don't care what you decide."
  • 1306
  • 1315
  • 1308
1324 Half Light THIS ISN'T A FUCKING JOKE.
  • 1311
1325 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1326
  • 1327
1326 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["yard.trash_container_open"] == true
  • 1265
1327 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["yard.trash_container_open"] == true) == false
  • 1328
1328 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "You already have the key to your new room. I gave it to you earlier -- to unlock the trash container, remember?"
  • 1274
1329 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1330
  • 1331
1330 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["yard.trash_container_open"] == true or CheckItem("key_trash_container")
  • 1332
1331 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["yard.trash_container_open"] == true or CheckItem("key_trash_container")) == false
  • 1320
1332 None
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  • 1338
  • 1337
  • 1386
  • 1333
  • 1334
1333 You "I'll see what I can do."
  • 1336
1334 You "Fuck you, Garte. Seriously, fuck you."
  • 1335
1335 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He looks you in the eye. There is silence in the space between you.
  • 1344
1336 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "You do that. If you can pay another 20 reál, I'll give you the room again. If not, the garbage is yours. Free of charge."
  • 1346
1337 You "I embrace my fate, Garte. This is the night of the Hobocop. IsTHCPresent("hobocop")
  • 1343
1338 You "Fine. Fine! Here's 20 reál for the night."
  • 1339
1339 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "That wasn't so hard, was it? The room is yours for the night. Don't forget you'll need *another* 20 reál tomorrow."
  • 1304
1340 You "Fine. Fine! Twenty reál for the night."
  • 1341
1341 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "That wasn't so hard, was it? The room is yours for the night. Don't forget you'll need *another* 20 reál tomorrow."
  • 1350
1342 You "Keep your key, Garte. Keep it in your ass." (Leave the key for now.)
  • 1361
1343 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Right. Well, there you are. Now, was there anything else you wanted?"
  • 1304
1344 Empathy He is not proud. But he'll deal with that later.
  • 1352
1345 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He takes a breath, and says hurriedly, "I don't make the rules. Pay 20 reál or sleep in the trash container. It's not up to me."
  • 1346
1346 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Now, is there anything you wanted?"
  • 1304
1347 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "You do that. If you can pay another 20 reál, I'll give you the room again. If not, the key and the garbage will be waiting. Free of charge."
  • 1348
1348 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He takes the key from the counter and puts it back under the counter. "Now, is there anything you wanted?"
  • 1350
1349 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Right. Is there anything you wanted?"
  • 1350
1350 None
  • 11
1351 Logic From the comfort of his own bed.
  • 1345
1352 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1353
  • 1354
1353 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_volition_guilt_trash_bed"]
  • 1351
1354 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_volition_guilt_trash_bed"]) == false
  • 1345
1355 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1356
  • 1357
1356 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_volition_guilt_trash_bed"]
  • 1358
1357 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_volition_guilt_trash_bed"]) == false
  • 1349
1358 Logic From the comfort of his own bed.
  • 1349
1359 You (Take the key without a word.)
1360 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He takes a breath. "I don't make the rules. Pay 20 reál or sleep in the trash container. I don't care which you do. The key is yours if you want it."
  • 1348
1361 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He stares at you. There is silence in the space between your bodies.
  • 1366
1362 Logic From the comfort of his own bed.
  • 1360
1363 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1364
  • 1365
1364 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_volition_guilt_trash_bed"]
  • 1362
1365 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_volition_guilt_trash_bed"]) == false
  • 1360
1366 Empathy He is not proud. But he'll deal with that later.
  • 1363
1367 You "Fine. I'll take the trash container key." Variable["whirling.garte_key_quick_get"] == true and DayCount() == 2 and Variable["whirling.garte_trash_lock_final_word"] == false and CheckItem("key_trash_container") == false and Variable["yard.trash_container_open"] == false
  • 1373
1368 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "All yours." He hands it to you quickly. "Anything else?"
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1369 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1370
  • 1371
1370 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["yard.trash_container_open"] == true
  • 1372
1371 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["yard.trash_container_open"] == true) == false
  • 1269
1372 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "You've already unlocked your new room. The trash container outside is ready and waiting."
  • 1274
1373 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1374
  • 1375
1374 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["yard.trash_physinst_bent_staples"]
  • 1376
1375 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["yard.trash_physinst_bent_staples"]) == false
  • 1368
1376 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "No. I know you just broke it open. You don't need the key and I'm not giving it to you."
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1377 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Got the 20 reál?"
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1378 You "Fine. 20 reál for the night."
  • 1379
1379 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He sighs so much he seems to deflate. He slams the key before you. "The room is yours for the night. Don't forget you'll need *another* 20 reál tomorrow."
  • 1309
1380 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "But you know what? You're in luck. Because you don't have to ever pay me again."
  • 1292
1381 Drama Here comes a layup, sire! Fall not for it!
  • 1380
1382 You "Wait, you want me to sleep in the *trash outside*?"
  • 1383
1383 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I don't care what you do. Sleep in the trash or pay for a room -- I don't care anymore."
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  • 1386
  • 1333
  • 1334
1384 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I don't care what you do. Sleep in the trash or pay for a room -- I don't care anymore."
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  • 1280
  • 1342
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1385 You "Wait, you want me to sleep in the *trash outside*?"
  • 1384
1386 You "Well... Least I got a place to sleep tonight. Thank you, Garte." IsTHCPresent("hobocop") == false
  • 1335
1387 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He stares at the key before him on the counter, then up at you.
  • 1398
1388 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1389
  • 1390
1389 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_trash_bed_offer_made"] == true
  • 1391
1390 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_trash_bed_offer_made"] == true) == false
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1391 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1392
  • 1393
1392 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager DayCount() == 2
  • 1387
1393 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (DayCount() == 2) == false
  • 1394
1394 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Thank you..." He stares at the key before him on the counter, then up at you.
  • 1396
1395 None
  • 11
1396 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "And... I'm sorry about the other night. I'm sorry I told you to sleep in the trash. That was wrong of me."
  • 1408
1397 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Wordlessly, he places it back under the desk.
  • 1395
1398 Composure He looks pale. Nauseous. He's guilty. But not enough to apologize...
  • 1397
1399 You "Apology accepted."
  • 1402
1400 You "Fuck you, Garte."
  • 1403
1401 You "Do you feel bad enough to give me back my 20 reál?"
  • 1417
1402 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He smiles. It's a moment before he puts the key back under the counter. "Anything else I can do for you, then?"
  • 1413
1403 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He smiles ashamedly through the rebuke. He feels the sting for a moment before returning the key under the desk. "I understand. Is there anything else you want?"
  • 1395
1404 Empathy That meant a lot to him. Felt good, didn't it?
  • 1395
1405 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1406
  • 1407
1406 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_volition_said_forgive_trash"]
  • 1409
1407 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_volition_said_forgive_trash"]) == false
  • 1410
1408 Empathy Okay. This is a good chance to start fresh. Just forgive him -- see how it goes.
  • 1405
1409 Half Light NO, FUCK HIM. HE TREATED YOU LIKE GODDAMN HUMAN WASTE.
  • 1411
1410 Half Light FUCK SORRY. FUCK HIM. HE TREATED YOU LIKE GODDAMN HUMAN WASTE.
  • 1411
1411 None
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  • 1400
  • 1416
  • 1401
1412 Empathy See? That meant a lot to him. Felt good, didn't it?
  • 1395
1413 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1414
  • 1415
1414 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_volition_said_forgive_trash"]
  • 1412
1415 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_volition_said_forgive_trash"]) == false
  • 1404
1416 You "You're a traitor to the Revolution, and should be first against the wall."
  • 1403
1417 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He shakes his head as he returns the key under the desk. "No. I don't feel bad enough to give you a refund. Now, is there anything else you want?"
  • 1395
1418 You "I can pay it off with my net worth if that's cool?" Variable["character.net_worth"]
  • 1419
1419 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "No, of course it's not *cool*." He shoots you a look of disbelief. "What am I supposed to do with your *net worth*? I need cash, moron."
  • 1421
1420 None
  • 265
1421 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1422
  • 1423
1422 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["jam.horseback_monument_scaffolding"]
  • 1424
1423 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["jam.horseback_monument_scaffolding"]) == false
  • 1420
1424 You "But I paid for the work on that monument out there. Does that mean nothing to you?"
  • 1425
1425 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "That was *you*? Of course it was. The man behind every new misery in my life." He looks you right in the eyes. "But let's get back to the topic of the money you owe me."
  • 1420
1426 You "Hey, has a package been delivered for me?" Variable["whirling.garte_first_package_shutdown"] == false and Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == false and Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_asked_merch_get_merch"] == true
  • 1427
1427 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager His brow furrows in confusion. "You're expecting a package? To arrive for you here?"
  • 1429
  • 1428
1428 You "Yeah, Speedfreaks FM said they might send me something."
  • 1431
1429 You "I guess it hasn't come then?"
  • 1430
1430 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "No, it hasn't. I'll let you know if anything arrives for you. Anything else?"
  • 1450
1431 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Speedfreaks FM? I -- no, you don't have any packages waiting for you here. Anything else?"
  • 1450
1432 You "What about now, is my package here yet?" Variable["whirling.garte_first_package_shutdown"] == true and Variable["whirling.garte_second_package_shutdown"] == false and Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == false
  • 1433
1433 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "No, your package isn't here yet," he says with undisguised disdain. "I told you I'd let you know."
  • 1451
1434 You "I know you said you'd let me know about the package, but -- what about now?" Variable["whirling.garte_second_package_shutdown"] == true and Variable["whirling.garte_third_package_shutdown"] == false and Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == false
  • 1435
1435 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "I'm not dignifying that with a response."
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1436 You "Did a package from Speedfreaks FM come for me?" Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == true and Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_asked_merch_get_merch"] == true and Variable["whirling.garte_shirt_scene_done"] == false
  • 1452
1437 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager His eyes go wide with recognition. "Oh my god, the package -- I forgot, yes, yes it did arrive, when you were..." He stops, unsure how to continue.
  • 1438
1438 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He searches underneath the counter. After a moment, he produces a pair of neon sneakers, packaged in a plastic bag. A postage label directs it to the Whirling-in-Rags, to the 'Wildest Cop in Revachol'.
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1439 None
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1440 None
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1441 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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1442 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsKimHere()
  • 1444
1443 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsKimHere()) == false
  • 1439
1444 Kim Kitsuragi "They actually did it..." The lieutenant stares in amazement at the package.
  • 1439
1445 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1446
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1446 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager IsCunoInParty()
  • 1448
1447 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (IsCunoInParty()) == false
  • 1440
1448 Cuno "The fuck?" pipes the boy. "Pig's selling out for Speedfreaks FM now?"
  • 1440
1449 You "Thanks, Garte." (Take the shoes.)
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1450 None
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1451 None
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1452 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1453
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1453 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["whirling.garte_first_package_shutdown"]
  • 1437
1454 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["whirling.garte_first_package_shutdown"]) == false
  • 1455
1455 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "What? Oh -- yes! Something did come addressed to the 'Wildest Cop in Revachol'. One moment..."
  • 1438
1456 None
  • 11
1457 You "Thanks, Garte." (Take the shoes.)
  • 1458
1458 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He nods. "Happy to help, officer."
  • 1456
1459 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He nods. "Happy to help, officer."
  • 1469
1460 Rhetoric Too late. You just did.
  • 1461
  • 1462
1461 You "But you just did. Right there."
  • 1463
1462 You "Fair enough."
  • 1463
1463 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager The man actually remains silent this time. He looks at you expectantly.
  • 1451
1464 You "Package?" Variable["whirling.garte_third_package_shutdown"] == true and Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == false
  • 1491
1465 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
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  • 1467
1466 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["plaza.tribunal_kim_shot"]
  • 1445
1467 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["plaza.tribunal_kim_shot"]) == false
  • 1441
1468 You "I wish Kim could have been here. He really liked these guys." Variable["plaza.kineema_radio_speedfreaks"] == true
  • 1470
1469 None
  • 11
1470 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager His face moves between a sympathetic smile and a sincere frown. Unsure what to do, he covers his mouth with his hand and pretends to cough.
  • 1471
1471 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager After a moment, he speaks. "Maybe you could send the shoes to him? In the hospital. Maybe it'd cheer him up. Do you know where he is?"
  • 1475
1472 You "Yeah. Totally. I totally know. Of course."
  • 1477
1473 You "I... I don't know what hospital he's in. I don't know where Kim is."
  • 1476
1474 You "Sounds good. Send it to Kim."
  • 1480
1475 Esprit de Corps The lieutenant lies in recovery. Where he does so, however, is unknown.
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1476 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Right..." He looks pained on your behalf. "I'll tell you what. I'll find out if you like, and can send them on to him. What do you think?"
  • 1474
  • 1449
1477 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He looks pained on your behalf.
  • 1478
1478 Drama Your liessss, sire! He seesss through them with a dissscerning eye of truth!
  • 1479
1479 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Right... I'll tell you what. I'll find out if you like, and can send them on to him. What do you think?"
  • 1474
  • 1449
1480 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Happy to help, officer. Anything else I can help you with?" He puts the package back under the counter.
  • 1469
1481 You "Jealous, Kim?" IsKimHere() == true and Variable["plaza.kineema_radio_speedfreaks"] == true
  • 1482
1482 Kim Kitsuragi "It's not something I'd wear on the job." He smiles slightly.
  • 1484
  • 1483
1483 You "You can have them if you want, Kim."
  • 1485
1484 You "Good. Because it's finders keepers, sucker."
  • 1486
1485 Kim Kitsuragi A thought flickers in his eyes, and is then extinguished. He shakes his head. "Keep them, detective. You earned it."
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1486 Kim Kitsuragi "Fair enough. Now if we're finished discussing this, can we return to solving the murder?" He struggles to keep his smile.
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  • 1490
1487 You "Sounds good!" (Take the shoes.)
  • 1489
1488 You "Thank you." (Take the shoes.)
  • 1489
1489 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager "Anything else I can do for you, officers?" The man smiles at you both.
  • 1456
1490 You "I'm sorry, Kim. You can have them if you want."
  • 1485
1491 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager He refuses to reply. Only his breathing quickens with badly-concealed irritation.
  • 1451
1492 You "You sure? Seriously, you can have them if you want."
  • 1493
1493 Kim Kitsuragi "I am sure," he says, smiling at the plastic-wrapped shoes in their neon glory.
  • 1489
1494 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager
  • 1495
  • 1496
1495 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager Variable["tc.turn_off_tutorial_node"]
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1496 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager (Variable["tc.turn_off_tutorial_node"]) == false
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