After the Tribunal, Harry reflects on the re-conceptualization of the horseback monument by Idiot Doom Spiral. (ULTRALIBERAL DREAM QUEST)
This is a listing of every "entry" in a given game conversation as scraped from the game files. Entries often contain written dialogue, as well as conditional logic governing their appearance to the player. They also link to other entries, sometimes automatically and sometimes through player action. This page is best used to search for a specific word or phrase, as following the links in this format can be difficult. For an experience that better accommodates the branching structure of these conversations, see the corresponding interactive page.
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1 | None |
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2 | Horseback Monument | Petal wreaths cluster the monument in gloves of colour. Nectar scents the air and calls attention to the blossom. Atop it all sits a figure, veiled and black, sorrowful due to an unknown loss. |
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3 | Kim Kitsuragi | "A fitting testament to the lives lost," the lieutenant says as he turns toward the plaza. He holds one hand against his chest, the other is outstretched -- palm flat to the air. |
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4 | None |
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5 | None | Variable["yard.hanged_composure_stations"] |
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6 | None | (Variable["yard.hanged_composure_stations"]) == false |
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7 | Composure | That's a variation of the Stations of the Breath. It's used when the body of the deceased is not available to hold a hand against. |
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8 | Savoir Faire | Come on, we've stood here long enough. And money doesn't sleep. |
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9 | Rhetoric | You *had to* pay her so little, otherwise you wouldn't have made any profit -- and if you don't make a profit, you don't have money to invest! |
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10 | You | Net worth, net worth, net worth... At least I've got my net worth! Watch the numbers go by. |
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11 | Empathy | And don't forget about the lying... or the way you conned an honest pawnshop owner. |
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12 | None |
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13 | None | Variable["canal.light_lowest_shares"] |
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14 | None | (Variable["canal.light_lowest_shares"]) == false |
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15 | None |
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16 | Suggestion | No need to act out of line here. It may even be wise to bow your head out of respect. |
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17 | None |
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18 | None | IsKimHere() |
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19 | None | (IsKimHere()) == false |
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20 | Physical Instrument | Why dwell on dead tissue? *Your* body survived the battle. *Your* muscles proved the mightier. Celebrate the living instead. |
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21 | You | "Indeed. We must mourn their absence." |
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22 | You | "Mhm." (Bow your head.) |
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23 | You | (Perform the Stations of the Breath.) | IsKimHere() and Variable["yard.hanged_composure_stations"] |
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24 | Savoir Faire | Spoken like a true hustler. We have a long way to go -- your net worth is still *nothing* if you factor in the tax! |
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25 | None |
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26 | Savoir Faire | Maybe... But we still have a long way to go -- your net worth is *nothing* if you factor in the tax! |
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27 | You | It's very on brand. We can work with it. |
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28 | Savoir Faire | The lieutenant speaks as if you're *rich* -- a common misconception -- especially if you count the tax. No, we've got a long way to go before we can feel financially comfortable. The hustle never stops! |
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29 | You | Yes, let's get back to making money. |
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30 | Endurance | No, you should own up to it, claim it as *yours*. Forget about the haters. |
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31 | None |
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32 | None | Variable["canal.light_paid_shares"] |
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33 | None | (Variable["canal.light_paid_shares"]) == false |
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34 | None |
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35 | Kim Kitsuragi | He holds the position for two seconds, then relaxes, turning to face you... |
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36 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Khm." Interrupted, he relaxes his arms and turns to you... |
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37 | Kim Kitsuragi | "And was it all worth it?" |
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38 | Savoir Faire | A Sorry Cop? No. You're a hustler -- and you've got a long way to go. Your net worth is still *nothing* if you factor in the tax! |
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39 | You | Maybe it's an honest portrait of who I am and what I've done. |
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40 | Horseback Monument | The veiled figure towers above, mounted on a horse. Numerous rods and ropes still hold the original reassemblage in place. |
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41 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Detective, I have a few questions if you don't mind..." |
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42 | Rhetoric | Underpaying? You paid according to the market -- not too much, not too little... |
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43 | Rhetoric | Underpaying? But you paid the highest possible price! |
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44 | Kim Kitsuragi | "One more question, if you don't mind -- was it all worth it?" |
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45 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Never mind. Another question -- was it all worth it?" |
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46 | You | "About what?" |
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47 | You | "No, I don't mind." |
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48 | Esprit de Corps | Somewhere in a hospital bed the lieutenant turns onto his side, feverish and exhausted... |
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49 | You | A fiasco?! No, it's beautiful... |
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50 | You | "It's a shame we can't all know the victories afforded by hardened flesh." |
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51 | Kim Kitsuragi | "About this... pursuit of wealth... pursuit of recognition." He looks up, trying to find a name for your actions. |
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52 | Kim Kitsuragi | He nods, eyes still on the veiled apparition above, on the troves and troves of flowers below, their sickly sweet scent pungent in the cold air. |
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53 | Electrochemistry | He's talking about pussy. Our guy's gonna be *swimming* in it now that he's loaded! |
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54 | Esprit de Corps | A white lie -- of course he has opinions. |
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55 | You | "Actually, I'd prefer silence." |
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56 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Okay." The lieutenant snaps shut like a lily in the afternoon. |
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57 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Why did you do it?" |
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58 | Empathy | It fits the day. Anything else would be grossly inappropriate. |
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59 | Esprit de Corps | The cop radio is buzzing on silent... |
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60 | Kim Kitsuragi | "But was it all worth it? Everything that came before -- Cindy, the stocks, even the street lamp." |
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61 | Kim Kitsuragi | "But was it all worth it? Everything that came before -- Cindy, the stocks, the thing with Idiot Doom Spiral..." |
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62 | None |
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63 | None | Variable["pier.cindy_art_paid_max"] |
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64 | None | (Variable["pier.cindy_art_paid_max"]) == false |
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65 | None |
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66 | None | Variable["pier.cindy_art_paid_minumum"] |
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67 | None | (Variable["pier.cindy_art_paid_minumum"]) == false |
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68 | Savoir Faire | Beauty doesn't cut it. We have a long way to go -- your net worth is still *nothing* if you factor in the tax! |
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69 | You | "Sorry. I don't know what got into me. Ask your questions." |
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70 | Shivers | A figure in a day dress, cuddled up in an armchair... she looks up and smiles at you across the living room. |
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71 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Sure, whenever you're ready." |
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72 | You | I've made it. |
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73 | Composure | Yes, it's not very good for PR... |
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74 | Horseback Monument | A seagull lands on the monument, surveying the town below. Then it takes off again. |
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75 | You | "Thanks." (Keep staring at the monument.) |
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76 | None |
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77 | Conceptualization | Don't you see? Idiot Doom Spiral has finally achieved something *remarkable*. |
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78 | Endurance | Nothing wrong with raw ambition. |
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79 | Kim Kitsuragi | "I don't think we have time for that. And even if we did, I doubt he's around anymore. Everyone's left." |
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80 | You | Savvy, hey Savvy... where did you go?! Talk to me! |
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81 | Savoir Faire | Savvy's here, watching the little *fiasco* of the horseback monument. You should distance yourself from this project. Say it's your Personal Brand Strategist gone rogue. |
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82 | Conceptualization | 'Gone rogue'? No, Idiot Doom Spiral has finally achieved something *remarkable*. |
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83 | You | "Okay, let me have one more look at the monument..." |
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84 | None |
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85 | You | "The free market demands it." |
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86 | You | "I wanted better for myself." |
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87 | You | "Do you think I was wrong? I'm sorry..." |
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88 | You | "It's not what I wanted. This is all Idiot Doom Spiral's work." |
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89 | You | "To win her back." | Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_shivers"] |
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90 | Horseback Monument | The thought rings hollow in your silent mind. It's even quieter on the roundabout, under the brilliant sun. |
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91 | You | "Wait, I want to talk to Idiot Doom Spiral first." |
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92 | None |
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93 | Horseback Monument | Wind takes some petals across the pavement, littering the streets with white and red... |
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94 | Empathy | And don't forget about the lying... |
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95 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Alright, shall we? We still have some things left to do before we can go home." |
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96 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Who?" The lieutenant meets your eyes with a questioning glance -- then looks up again. |
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97 | You | She will come back. | Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_shivers"] |
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98 | None |
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99 | None | Variable["cargo.mrlb_hustle_lie_success"] |
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100 | None | (Variable["cargo.mrlb_hustle_lie_success"]) == false |
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101 | Kim Kitsuragi | You can feel the lieutenant's stillness next to you... |
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102 | Horseback Monument | Your mind is silent, just like the roundabout under the brilliant sun. |
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103 | Kim Kitsuragi | He nods. The roundabout is quiet, almost eerily so under the brilliant sunlight. The penumbral griever is a silhouette against the bright sky, the flowers lifting him in requiem starting to wilt... |
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104 | You | Go away, stupid thoughts. |
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105 | Kim Kitsuragi | He nods. The roundabout is quiet, almost eerily so under the brilliant sunlight. The penumbral griever is a silhouette against the bright sky, the flowers lifting him in requiem starting to wilt... |
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106 | Horseback Monument | The veiled figure above seems to agree. |
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107 | Kim Kitsuragi | "I don't think anything. I'm just asking questions." |
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108 | Kim Kitsuragi | He nods. The roundabout is quiet, almost eerily so under the brilliant sunlight. The penumbral griever is a silhouette against the bright sky, the flowers lifting him in requiem starting to wilt... |
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109 | Horseback Monument | Your eyes glide over the horse, over its patina green coat. Something about the mount's sad animal-eyes makes you pause... |
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110 | Savoir Faire | Didn't we talk about saying sorry? Why are you saying sorry again? |
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111 | None |
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112 | None | Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_shivers"] |
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113 | None | (Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_shivers"]) == false |
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114 | Empathy | Of course you're going to distance yourself from your misdeeds -- the lying, the conning, the exploitation... |
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115 | Kim Kitsuragi | "You managed to gather quite a fortune, kicked off by underpaying a young artist..." |
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116 | You | Was it worth it? |
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117 | None |
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118 | None | IsKimHere() |
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119 | None | (IsKimHere()) == false |
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120 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Tax? What tax? We're in Revachol." He looks around, as if looking for hidden taxation, then shakes his head. |
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121 | You | It's fucking lonely at the top. |
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122 | Shivers | A figure in a day dress, cuddled up in an armchair... she looks up and smiles at you across the living room. |
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123 | You | "What are you talking about?" |
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124 | None |
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125 | None | Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_savvy_her"] |
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126 | None | (Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_savvy_her"]) == false |
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127 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Ah yes. Spoken like a true philanthropist." He smiles gently. |
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128 | Savoir Faire | No, the free market demands something much more PR-friendly than what Idiot Doom Spiral has done here. |
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129 | Empathy | Demands *what*? Endless reconceptualization? The lives we lost? The charade? |
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130 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Ah yes. Spoken like a true businessman." He smiles gently. |
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131 | Savoir Faire | Honest. Maybe even *too* honest... Didn't we talk about giving back to the community? |
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132 | None |
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133 | None | Variable["whirling.orb_ultraliberal_blamed_sorry"] |
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134 | None | (Variable["whirling.orb_ultraliberal_blamed_sorry"]) == false |
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135 | Savoir Faire | Good -- take no responsibility over this disaster. It was supposed to *promote* you, not mock you for your failings. |
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136 | Savoir Faire | Yes, who are you talking about? |
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137 | You | "I really don't need to be judged like this, especially after the amount of tax I've paid." |
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138 | You | "Hey, it's the system. I did my best to support artists, employ people, give back to the community." |
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139 | You | "100% worth it. I'd do it all over again -- but this time with more *profit*." |
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140 | Horseback Monument | A cardboard sign hangs from the arm pointing out to sea. Written in shaky marker pen are the words: 'PALE SWALLOWS ALL'. What was once a gesture of great power has been hijacked to signal the ceaseless march of annihilation. |
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141 | Horseback Monument | A mosaic of parking tickets cover the bronze horse and rider. Each one bears the same message from patrolman to culprit. 'This vehicle's parking permit has expired. Please pay your fines and move along.' |
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142 | Horseback Monument | A bright chromatic splash lounges across the surface of the monument. It's not obvious if the paint has any intentional form or if it being there in the first place is statement enough. |
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143 | None |
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144 | None | IsKimHere() |
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145 | None | (IsKimHere()) == false |
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146 | None |
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147 | None | IsKimHere() |
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148 | None | (IsKimHere()) == false |
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149 | Horseback Monument | An apricot sceptre shines party-bright across the monument. Glitter balls dangle like severed heads below the eternal king of disco. It is unmistakably a vision of you in your prime -- a killer on the performance floor, icon for all. |
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150 | None |
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151 | None | IsKimHere() |
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152 | None | (IsKimHere()) == false |
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153 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Doesn't feel right to party now, does it?" The lieutenant solemnly looks toward the plaza, then turns to you. "Are you at least happy with it?" |
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154 | You | I've made it. |
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155 | Horseback Monument | The thought rings hollow in your silent mind. It's even quieter on the roundabout, under the brilliant sun. |
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156 | Horseback Monument | Your eyes glide over the horse, over its patina green coat. Something about the mount's sad animal-eyes makes you pause... |
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157 | You | Was it worth it? |
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158 | None |
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159 | None | Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_savvy_her"] |
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160 | None | (Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_savvy_her"]) == false |
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161 | You | "No, I don't mind." |
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162 | None |
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163 | None | Variable["cargo.mrlb_hustle_lie_success"] |
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164 | None | (Variable["cargo.mrlb_hustle_lie_success"]) == false |
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165 | Savoir Faire | Still keeping the superstar dream alive... |
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166 | Savoir Faire | The lieutenant speaks as if you're *rich* -- a common misconception -- especially if you count the tax. No, we've got a long way to go before we can feel financially comfortable. The hustle never stops! |
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167 | None |
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168 | Horseback Monument | The disco danseur towers above, mounted on a horse. Numerous rods and ropes still hold the original reassemblage in place. |
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169 | Endurance | Nothing wrong with raw ambition. |
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170 | Conceptualization | Don't you see? Idiot Doom Spiral has finally achieved something *remarkable*. |
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171 | You | Net worth, net worth, net worth... At least I've got my net worth! Watch the numbers go by. |
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172 | None |
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173 | You | "I'd be happier if I was blasting some chem right now." |
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174 | You | "It's a job well done. Any happiness should be reserved for now." |
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175 | You | "We all need a pick-me-up and I'm glad to provide -- as entertainer, style leader, superstar law-officer of the world!" |
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176 | Esprit de Corps | Somewhere in a hospital bed the lieutenant turns onto his side, feverish and exhausted... |
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177 | You | (Shrug.) |
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178 | You | Savvy, hey Savvy... where did you go?! Talk to me! |
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179 | None |
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180 | You | She will come back. | Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_shivers"] |
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181 | Kim Kitsuragi | You can feel the lieutenant's stillness next to you... |
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182 | Horseback Monument | Your mind is silent, just like the roundabout under the brilliant sun. |
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183 | You | Go away, stupid thoughts. |
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184 | None |
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185 | None | IsKimHere() |
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186 | None | (IsKimHere()) == false |
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187 | You | It's fucking lonely at the top. |
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188 | Savoir Faire | Perhaps. The free market does work in mysterious ways. At least Idiot Doom Spiral has made you look like the cool cat you are. |
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189 | Kim Kitsuragi | "You managed to gather quite a fortune, kicked off by underpaying a young artist..." |
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190 | Rhetoric | Underpaying? But you paid the highest possible price! |
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191 | Rhetoric | Underpaying? You paid according to the market -- not too much, not too little... |
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192 | Rhetoric | You *had to* pay her so little, otherwise you wouldn't have made any profit -- and if you don't make a profit, you don't have money to invest! |
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193 | Savoir Faire | Yes, who are you talking about? |
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194 | Savoir Faire | Good -- take no responsibility over this disaster. People are trying to mourn and all they can see is your gaudy figure mocking them from above. |
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195 | Kim Kitsuragi | "I don't think we have time for that. And even if we did, I doubt he's around anymore. Everyone's left." |
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196 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Sure, whenever you're ready." |
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197 | None |
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198 | None | Variable["pier.cindy_art_paid_minumum"] |
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199 | None | (Variable["pier.cindy_art_paid_minumum"]) == false |
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200 | None |
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201 | None | Variable["pier.cindy_art_paid_max"] |
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202 | None | (Variable["pier.cindy_art_paid_max"]) == false |
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203 | None |
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204 | None | Variable["whirling.orb_ultraliberal_blamed_superstar"] |
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205 | None | (Variable["whirling.orb_ultraliberal_blamed_superstar"]) == false |
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206 | Savoir Faire | Honest. Maybe even *too* honest... Didn't we talk about giving back to the community? |
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207 | Empathy | Demands *what*? Endless reconceptualization? The lives we lost? The charade? |
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208 | None |
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209 | Empathy | Of course you're going to distance yourself from your misdeeds -- the lying, the conning, the exploitation... |
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210 | Esprit de Corps | A white lie -- of course he has opinions. |
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211 | You | "Wait, I want to talk to Idiot Doom Spiral first." |
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212 | You | "Okay, let me have one more look at the monument..." |
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213 | None |
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214 | None | Variable["canal.light_paid_shares"] |
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215 | None | (Variable["canal.light_paid_shares"]) == false |
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216 | Empathy | And don't forget about the lying... |
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217 | Empathy | And don't forget about the lying... or the way you conned an honest pawnshop owner. |
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218 | Kim Kitsuragi | "And was it all worth it?" |
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219 | Kim Kitsuragi | He nods. The roundabout is quiet, almost eerily so under the brilliant sun. The king of disco is lit up like a stage, anticipating a funky beat that will never come... |
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220 | Kim Kitsuragi | "I don't think anything. I'm just asking questions." |
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221 | Kim Kitsuragi | He nods. The roundabout is quiet, almost eerily so under the brilliant sun. The king of disco is lit up like a stage, anticipating a funky beat that will never come... |
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222 | Kim Kitsuragi | He nods in respectful agreement then closes his eyes for half a beat. When he opens them, it's clear he has something to say to you... |
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223 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Khm," the lieutenant clears his throat, keen to move on. |
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224 | Composure | Yes, it's not very good for PR... |
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225 | Horseback Monument | A seagull lands on the monument, surveying the town below. Then it takes off again. |
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226 | Savoir Faire | Savvy's here, watching the little *fiasco* of the horseback monument. You should distance yourself from this project. Say it's your Personal Brand Strategist gone rogue. |
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227 | Horseback Monument | One of the lights flickers and abandons a part of the bronze figure to the murk, if only for a second... |
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228 | Horseback Monument | The disco sovereign above seems to agree. |
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229 | None |
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230 | None | Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_shivers"] |
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231 | None | (Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_shivers"]) == false |
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232 | Kim Kitsuragi | He nods. The roundabout is quiet, almost eerily so under the brilliant sun. The king of disco is lit up like a stage, anticipating a funky beat that will never come... |
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233 | Savoir Faire | Maybe... But we still have a long way to go -- your net worth is *nothing* if you factor in the tax! |
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234 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Alright, shall we? We still have some things left to do before we can go home." |
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235 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Who?" The lieutenant meets your eyes with a questioning glance -- then looks up again. |
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236 | None |
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237 | None | Variable["canal.light_lowest_shares"] |
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238 | None | (Variable["canal.light_lowest_shares"]) == false |
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239 | Kim Kitsuragi | "One more question, if you don't mind -- was it all worth it?" |
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240 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Detective, I have a few questions if you don't mind..." |
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241 | Conceptualization | 'Gone rogue'? No, Idiot Doom Spiral has finally achieved something *remarkable*. |
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242 | Shivers | A figure in a day dress, cuddled up in an armchair... she looks up and smiles at you across the living room. |
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243 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Ah yes. Spoken like a true businessman." He smiles gently. |
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244 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Ah yes. Spoken like a true philanthropist." He smiles gently. |
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245 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Tax? What tax? We're in Revachol." He looks around, as if looking for hidden taxation, then shakes his head. |
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246 | Savoir Faire | Come on, we've stood here long enough. And money doesn't sleep. |
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247 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Never mind. Another question -- was it all worth it?" |
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248 | Electrochemistry | He's talking about pussy. Our guy's gonna be *swimming* in it now that he's loaded! |
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249 | Savoir Faire | Beauty doesn't cut it. We have a long way to go -- your net worth is still *nothing* if you factor in the tax! |
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250 | Empathy | It may have good intentions but it's come at the completely wrong time. |
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251 | You | "100% worth it. I'd do it all over again -- but this time with more *profit*." |
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252 | You | "Hey, it's the system. I did my best to support artists, employ people, give back to the community." |
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253 | You | "About what?" |
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254 | You | "Actually, I'd prefer silence." |
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255 | You | "I really don't need to be judged like this, especially after the amount of tax I've paid." |
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256 | Endurance | No, you should own up to it, claim it as *yours*. Forget about the haters. |
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257 | You | It's very on brand. We can work with it. |
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258 | Shivers | A figure in a day dress, cuddled up in an armchair... she looks up and smiles at you across the living room. |
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259 | Kim Kitsuragi | "But was it all worth it? Everything that came before -- Cindy, the stocks, even the street lamp." |
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260 | Kim Kitsuragi | "But was it all worth it? Everything that came before -- Cindy, the stocks, the thing with Idiot Doom Spiral..." |
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261 | None |
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262 | Kim Kitsuragi | "About this... pursuit of wealth... pursuit of recognition." He looks up, trying to find a name for your actions. |
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263 | Kim Kitsuragi | He nods, eyes still on the megastar above, his face tinged by the citrus beams warming the cold air. |
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264 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Okay." The lieutenant snaps shut like the final move of a dance routine. |
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265 | You | Yes, let's get back to making money. |
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266 | You | Maybe it's an honest portrait of who I am and what I've done. |
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267 | You | A fiasco?! No, it's beautiful... |
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268 | You | "Thanks." (Keep staring at the monument.) |
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269 | Savoir Faire | A Superstar Cop? No. You're a hustler -- and you've got a long way to go. Your net worth is still *nothing* if you factor in the tax! |
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270 | You | "I'm only kidding. Ask your questions." |
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271 | You | "To win her back." | Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_shivers"] |
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272 | You | "It's not what I wanted. This is all Idiot Doom Spiral's work." |
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273 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Why did you do it?" |
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274 | Esprit de Corps | The cop radio is buzzing on silent... |
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275 | You | "Fame and riches come naturally to me, don't you think?" |
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276 | You | "I wanted better for myself." |
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277 | You | "What are you talking about?" |
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278 | None |
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279 | You | "The free market demands it." |
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280 | Savoir Faire | Spoken like a true hustler. We have a long way to go -- your net worth is still *nothing* if you factor in the tax! |
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281 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Hard to disagree with the sentiment considering what we just survived." The lieutenant solemnly looks toward the plaza, then turns to you. |
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282 | You | I've made it. |
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283 | Horseback Monument | The thought rings hollow in your silent mind. It's even quieter on the roundabout, under the brilliant sun. |
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284 | Horseback Monument | Your eyes glide over the horse, over its patina green coat. Something about the mount's sad animal-eyes makes you pause... |
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285 | You | Was it worth it? |
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286 | None |
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287 | None | Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_savvy_her"] |
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288 | None | (Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_savvy_her"]) == false |
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289 | You | "No, I don't mind." |
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290 | None |
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291 | None | Variable["cargo.mrlb_hustle_lie_success"] |
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292 | None | (Variable["cargo.mrlb_hustle_lie_success"]) == false |
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293 | Savoir Faire | You've been through a catastrophe and still haven't reaped a *single* benefit from this doomspeak. Drop it already! |
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294 | Savoir Faire | The lieutenant speaks as if you're *rich* -- a common misconception -- especially if you count the tax. No, we've got a long way to go before we can feel financially comfortable. The hustle never stops! |
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295 | None |
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296 | Horseback Monument | The doom crier towers above, mounted on a horse. Numerous rods and ropes still hold the original reassemblage in place. |
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297 | Endurance | Nothing wrong with raw ambition. |
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298 | Conceptualization | Don't you see? Idiot Doom Spiral has finally achieved something *remarkable*. |
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299 | You | Net worth, net worth, net worth... At least I've got my net worth! Watch the numbers go by. |
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300 | None |
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301 | You | (Shout.) "Listen to your leader, people of the coast -- the worst is yet to come!" |
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302 | You | "Maybe a tribute to the deceased would make more sense now..." |
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303 | You | "This is only the beginning." (Grin wickedly.) |
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304 | Esprit de Corps | Somewhere in a hospital bed the lieutenant turns onto his side, feverish and exhausted... |
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305 | You | (Nod.) |
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306 | You | Savvy, hey Savvy... where did you go?! Talk to me! |
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307 | None |
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308 | You | She will come back. | Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_shivers"] |
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309 | Kim Kitsuragi | You can feel the lieutenant's stillness next to you... |
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310 | Horseback Monument | Your mind is silent, just like the roundabout under the brilliant sun. |
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311 | You | Go away, stupid thoughts. |
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312 | None |
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313 | None | IsKimHere() |
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314 | None | (IsKimHere()) == false |
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315 | You | It's fucking lonely at the top. |
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316 | Savoir Faire | No, the free market demands something much more PR-friendly than what Idiot Doom Spiral has done here. |
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317 | Kim Kitsuragi | "You managed to gather quite a fortune, kicked off by underpaying a young artist..." |
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318 | Rhetoric | Underpaying? But you paid the highest possible price! |
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319 | Rhetoric | Underpaying? You paid according to the market -- not too much, not too little... |
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320 | Rhetoric | You *had to* pay her so little, otherwise you wouldn't have made any profit -- and if you don't make a profit, you don't have money to invest! |
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321 | Savoir Faire | Yes, who are you talking about? |
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322 | Savoir Faire | Good -- take no responsibility for this disaster. It was supposed to *promote* you, not make people fear you. |
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323 | Kim Kitsuragi | "I don't think we have time for that. And even if we did, I doubt he's around anymore. Everyone's left." |
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324 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Sure, whenever you're ready." |
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325 | None |
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326 | None | Variable["pier.cindy_art_paid_minumum"] |
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327 | None | (Variable["pier.cindy_art_paid_minumum"]) == false |
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328 | None |
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329 | None | Variable["pier.cindy_art_paid_max"] |
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330 | None | (Variable["pier.cindy_art_paid_max"]) == false |
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331 | None |
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332 | None | Variable["whirling.orb_ultraliberal_blamed_apoco"] |
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333 | None | (Variable["whirling.orb_ultraliberal_blamed_apoco"]) == false |
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334 | Savoir Faire | Honest. Maybe even *too* honest... Didn't we talk about giving back to the community? |
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335 | Empathy | Demands *what*? Endless reconceptualization? The lives we lost? The charade? |
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336 | None |
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337 | Empathy | Of course you're going to distance yourself from your misdeeds -- the lying, the conning, the exploitation... |
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338 | Esprit de Corps | A white lie -- of course he has opinions. |
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339 | You | "Wait, I want to talk to Idiot Doom Spiral first." |
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340 | You | "Okay, let me have one more look at the monument..." |
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341 | None |
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342 | None | Variable["canal.light_paid_shares"] |
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343 | None | (Variable["canal.light_paid_shares"]) == false |
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344 | Empathy | And don't forget about the lying... |
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345 | Empathy | And don't forget about the lying... or the way you conned an honest pawnshop owner. |
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346 | Kim Kitsuragi | "And was it all worth it?" |
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347 | Kim Kitsuragi | He nods. The roundabout is quiet, almost eerily so under the brilliant sunlight. The doom crier waits to be swallowed by the bright sky, his cardboard omen flapping in the wind like live bait... |
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348 | Kim Kitsuragi | "I don't think anything. I'm just asking questions." |
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349 | Kim Kitsuragi | He nods. The roundabout is quiet, almost eerily so under the brilliant sunlight. The doom crier waits to be swallowed by the bright sky, his cardboard omen flapping in the wind like live bait... |
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350 | Kim Kitsuragi | He nods in woeful agreement then closes his eyes for half a beat. When he opens them, it's clear he has something to say to you... |
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351 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Khm," the lieutenant clears his throat, keen to move on. |
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352 | Composure | Yes, it's not very good for PR... |
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353 | Horseback Monument | A seagull lands on the monument, surveying the town below. Then it takes off again. |
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354 | Savoir Faire | Savvy's here, watching the little *fiasco* of the horseback monument. You should distance yourself from this project. Say it's your Personal Brand Strategist gone rogue. |
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355 | Horseback Monument | Wind makes the cardboard omen swing menacingly, like a pendulum ticking down to a dreaded epilogue... |
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356 | Horseback Monument | The doom crier above seems to agree. |
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357 | None |
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358 | None | Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_shivers"] |
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359 | None | (Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_shivers"]) == false |
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360 | Kim Kitsuragi | He nods. The roundabout is quiet, almost eerily so under the brilliant sunlight. The doom crier waits to be swallowed by the bright sky, his cardboard omen flapping in the wind like live bait... |
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361 | Savoir Faire | Maybe... But we still have a long way to go -- your net worth is *nothing* if you factor in the tax! |
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362 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Alright, shall we? We still have some things left to do before we can go home." |
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363 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Who?" The lieutenant meets your eyes with a questioning glance -- then looks up again. |
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364 | None |
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365 | None | Variable["canal.light_lowest_shares"] |
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366 | None | (Variable["canal.light_lowest_shares"]) == false |
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367 | Kim Kitsuragi | "One more question, if you don't mind -- was it all worth it?" |
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368 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Detective, I have a few questions if you don't mind..." |
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369 | Conceptualization | 'Gone rogue'? No, Idiot Doom Spiral has finally achieved something *remarkable*. |
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370 | Shivers | A figure in a day dress, cuddled up in an armchair... she looks up and smiles at you across the living room. |
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371 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Ah yes. Spoken like a true businessman." He smiles gently. |
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372 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Ah yes. Spoken like a true philanthropist." He smiles gently. |
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373 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Tax? What tax? We're in Revachol." He looks around, as if looking for hidden taxation, then shakes his head. |
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374 | Savoir Faire | Come on, we've stood here long enough. And money doesn't sleep. |
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375 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Never mind. Another question -- was it all worth it?" |
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376 | Electrochemistry | He's talking about pussy. Our guy's gonna be *swimming* in it now that he's loaded! |
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377 | Savoir Faire | Beauty doesn't cut it. We have a long way to go -- your net worth is still *nothing* if you factor in the tax! |
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378 | Empathy | It's far too soon. This portent is grossly inappropriate. |
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379 | You | "100% worth it. I'd do it all over again -- but this time with more *profit*." |
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380 | You | "Hey, it's the system. I did my best to support artists, employ people, give back to the community." |
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381 | You | "About what?" |
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382 | You | "Actually, I'd prefer silence." |
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383 | You | "I really don't need to be judged like this, especially after the amount of tax I've paid." |
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384 | Endurance | No, you should own up to it, claim it as *yours*. Forget about the haters. |
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385 | You | It's very on brand. We can work with it. |
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386 | Shivers | A figure in a day dress, cuddled up in an armchair... she looks up and smiles at you across the living room. |
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387 | Kim Kitsuragi | "But was it all worth it? Everything that came before -- Cindy, the stocks, even the street lamp." |
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388 | Kim Kitsuragi | "But was it all worth it? Everything that came before -- Cindy, the stocks, the thing with Idiot Doom Spiral..." |
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389 | None |
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390 | Kim Kitsuragi | "About this... pursuit of wealth... pursuit of recognition." He looks up, trying to find a name for your actions. |
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391 | Kim Kitsuragi | He nods, eyes still on the doom crier above, on the arm holding out the portent in the cold air. |
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392 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Okay." The lieutenant snaps shut like a world-ending implosion. |
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393 | You | Yes, let's get back to making money. |
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394 | You | Maybe it's an honest portrait of who I am and what I've done. |
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395 | You | A fiasco?! No, it's beautiful... |
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396 | You | "Thanks." (Keep staring at the monument.) |
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397 | Savoir Faire | An Apocalypse Cop? No. You're a hustler -- and you've got a long way to go. Your net worth is still *nothing* if you factor in the tax! |
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398 | You | "Well, it's not The End yet. Ask your questions while you can." |
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399 | You | "To win her back." | Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_shivers"] |
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400 | You | "It's not what I wanted. This is all Idiot Doom Spiral's work." |
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401 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Why did you do it?" |
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402 | Esprit de Corps | The cop radio is buzzing on silent... |
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403 | You | "Don't you think we should make the most of the short time we all have left?" |
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404 | You | "I wanted better for myself." |
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405 | You | "What are you talking about?" |
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406 | None |
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407 | You | "The free market demands it." |
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408 | Savoir Faire | Spoken like a true hustler. We have a long way to go -- your net worth is still *nothing* if you factor in the tax! |
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409 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Is this a parody? It's... not bad." The lieutenant looks towards the plaza and sighs. "We're lucky to to be able to enjoy this." |
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410 | You | I've made it. |
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411 | Horseback Monument | The thought rings hollow in your silent mind. It's even quieter on the roundabout, under the brilliant sun. |
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412 | Horseback Monument | Your eyes glide over the horse, over its patina green coat. Something about the mount's sad animal-eyes makes you pause... |
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413 | You | Was it worth it? |
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414 | None |
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415 | None | Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_savvy_her"] |
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416 | None | (Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_savvy_her"]) == false |
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417 | You | "No, I don't mind." |
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418 | None |
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419 | None | Variable["cargo.mrlb_hustle_lie_success"] |
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420 | None | (Variable["cargo.mrlb_hustle_lie_success"]) == false |
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421 | Savoir Faire | That's *all* it was to you? You should have never got out of bed. |
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422 | Savoir Faire | The lieutenant speaks as if you're *rich* -- a common misconception -- especially if you count the tax. No, we've got a long way to go before we can feel financially comfortable. The hustle never stops! |
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423 | None |
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424 | Horseback Monument | The ticket creature towers above, mounted on a horse. Numerous rods and ropes still hold the original reassemblage in place. |
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425 | Endurance | Nothing wrong with raw ambition. |
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426 | Conceptualization | Don't you see? Idiot Doom Spiral has finally achieved something *remarkable*. |
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427 | You | Net worth, net worth, net worth... At least I've got my net worth! Watch the numbers go by. |
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428 | None |
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429 | You | "Gives me the itch to write a ticket myself, actually." |
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430 | You | "Makes you proud to be part of the RCM." |
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431 | You | "Enjoy what? It's hardly a front seat in the bowls of mirth at La Comédie Revachol." |
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432 | Esprit de Corps | Somewhere in a hospital bed the lieutenant turns onto his side, feverish and exhausted... |
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433 | You | (Groan and hold your wound.) |
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434 | You | Savvy, hey Savvy... where did you go?! Talk to me! |
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435 | None |
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436 | You | She will come back. | Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_shivers"] |
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437 | Kim Kitsuragi | You can feel the lieutenant's stillness next to you... |
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438 | Horseback Monument | Your mind is silent, just like the roundabout under the brilliant sun. |
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439 | You | Go away, stupid thoughts. |
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440 | None |
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441 | None | IsKimHere() |
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442 | None | (IsKimHere()) == false |
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443 | You | It's fucking lonely at the top. |
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444 | Savoir Faire | No, the free market demands something much more PR-friendly than what Idiot Doom Spiral has done here. |
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445 | Kim Kitsuragi | "You managed to gather quite a fortune, kicked off by underpaying a young artist..." |
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446 | Rhetoric | Underpaying? But you paid the highest possible price! |
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447 | Rhetoric | Underpaying? You paid according to the market -- not too much, not too little... |
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448 | Rhetoric | You *had to* pay her so little, otherwise you wouldn't have made any profit -- and if you don't make a profit, you don't have money to invest! |
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449 | Savoir Faire | Yes, who are you talking about? |
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450 | Savoir Faire | Good -- take no responsibility over this disaster. It was supposed to *promote* you, not bore people. |
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451 | Kim Kitsuragi | "I don't think we have time for that. And even if we did, I doubt he's around anymore. Everyone's left." |
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452 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Sure, whenever you're ready." |
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453 | None |
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454 | None | Variable["pier.cindy_art_paid_minumum"] |
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455 | None | (Variable["pier.cindy_art_paid_minumum"]) == false |
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456 | None |
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457 | None | Variable["pier.cindy_art_paid_max"] |
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458 | None | (Variable["pier.cindy_art_paid_max"]) == false |
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459 | None |
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460 | None | Variable["whirling.orb_ultraliberal_blamed_boring"] |
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461 | None | (Variable["whirling.orb_ultraliberal_blamed_boring"]) == false |
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462 | Savoir Faire | Honest. Maybe even *too* honest... Didn't we talk about giving back to the community? |
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463 | Empathy | Demands *what*? Endless reconceptualization? The lives we lost? The charade? |
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464 | None |
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465 | Empathy | Of course you're going to distance yourself from your misdeeds -- the lying, the conning, the exploitation... |
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466 | Esprit de Corps | A white lie -- of course he has opinions. |
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467 | You | "Wait, I want to talk to Idiot Doom Spiral first." |
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468 | You | "Okay, let me have one more look at the monument..." |
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469 | None |
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470 | None | Variable["canal.light_paid_shares"] |
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471 | None | (Variable["canal.light_paid_shares"]) == false |
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472 | Empathy | And don't forget about the lying... |
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473 | Empathy | And don't forget about the lying... or the way you conned an honest pawnshop owner. |
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474 | Kim Kitsuragi | "And was it all worth it?" |
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475 | Kim Kitsuragi | He nods. The roundabout is quiet, almost eerily so under the brilliant sunlight. The tickets remain true to their duty -- except for a few that have come unstuck, now assigned to brushing dirt from the asphalt below... |
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476 | Kim Kitsuragi | "I don't think anything. I'm just asking questions." |
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477 | Kim Kitsuragi | He nods. The roundabout is quiet, almost eerily so under the brilliant sunlight. The tickets remain true to their duty -- except for a few that have come unstuck, now assigned to brushing dirt from the asphalt below... |
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478 | Kim Kitsuragi | He nods in dutiful agreement then closes his eyes for half a beat. When he opens them, it's clear he has something to say to you... |
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479 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Khm," the lieutenant clears his throat, keen to move on. |
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480 | Composure | Yes, it's not very good for PR... |
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481 | Horseback Monument | A seagull lands on the monument, surveying the town below. Then it takes off again. |
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482 | Savoir Faire | Savvy's here, watching the little *fiasco* of the horseback monument. You should distance yourself from this project. Say it's your Personal Brand Strategist gone rogue. |
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483 | Horseback Monument | Wind takes some of the tickets across the pavement, littering the streets with paper police officers... |
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484 | Horseback Monument | The ticket creature above seems to agree. |
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485 | None |
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486 | None | Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_shivers"] |
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487 | None | (Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_shivers"]) == false |
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488 | Kim Kitsuragi | He nods. The roundabout is quiet, almost eerily so under the brilliant sunlight. The tickets remain true to their duty -- except for a few that have come unstuck, now assigned to brushing dirt from the asphalt below... |
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489 | Savoir Faire | Maybe... But we still have a long way to go -- your net worth is *nothing* if you factor in the tax! |
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490 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Alright, shall we? We still have some things left to do before we can go home." |
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491 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Who?" The lieutenant meets your eyes with a questioning glance -- then looks up again. |
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492 | None |
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493 | None | Variable["canal.light_lowest_shares"] |
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494 | None | (Variable["canal.light_lowest_shares"]) == false |
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495 | Kim Kitsuragi | "One more question, if you don't mind -- was it all worth it?" |
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496 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Detective, I have a few questions if you don't mind..." |
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497 | Conceptualization | 'Gone rogue'? No, Idiot Doom Spiral has finally achieved something *remarkable*. |
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498 | Shivers | A figure in a day dress, cuddled up in an armchair... she looks up and smiles at you across the living room. |
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499 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Ah yes. Spoken like a true businessman." He smiles gently. |
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500 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Ah yes. Spoken like a true philanthropist." He smiles gently. |
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501 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Tax? What tax? We're in Revachol." He looks around, as if looking for hidden taxation, then shakes his head. |
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502 | Savoir Faire | Come on, we've stood here long enough. And money doesn't sleep. |
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503 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Never mind. Another question -- was it all worth it?" |
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504 | Electrochemistry | He's talking about pussy. Our guy's gonna be *swimming* in it now that he's loaded! |
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505 | Savoir Faire | Beauty doesn't cut it. We have a long way to go -- your net worth is still *nothing* if you factor in the tax! |
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506 | Empathy | People are trying to mourn and all they can hear are those little tickets flapping in their ears. |
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507 | You | "100% worth it. I'd do it all over again -- but this time with more *profit*." |
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508 | You | "Hey, it's the system. I did my best to support artists, employ people, give back to the community." |
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509 | You | "About what?" |
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510 | You | "Actually, I'd prefer silence." |
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511 | You | "I really don't need to be judged like this, especially after the amount of tax I've paid." |
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512 | Endurance | No, you should own up to it, claim it as *yours*. Forget about the haters. |
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513 | You | It's very on brand. We can work with it. |
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514 | Shivers | A figure in a day dress, cuddled up in an armchair... she looks up and smiles at you across the living room. |
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515 | Kim Kitsuragi | "But was it all worth it? Everything that came before -- Cindy, the stocks, even the street lamp." |
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516 | Kim Kitsuragi | "But was it all worth it? Everything that came before -- Cindy, the stocks, the thing with Idiot Doom Spiral..." |
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517 | None |
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518 | Kim Kitsuragi | "About this... pursuit of wealth... pursuit of recognition." He looks up, trying to find a name for your actions. |
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519 | Kim Kitsuragi | He nods, eyes still on the ticket creature above, on the hundreds of parking notes rustling like feathers in the cold air. |
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520 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Okay." The lieutenant snaps shut like a pocket book. |
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521 | You | Yes, let's get back to making money. |
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522 | You | Maybe it's an honest portrait of who I am and what I've done. |
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523 | You | A fiasco?! No, it's beautiful... |
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524 | You | "Thanks." (Keep staring at the monument.) |
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525 | Savoir Faire | A Boring Cop? No. You're a hustler -- and you've got a long way to go. Your net worth is still *nothing* if you factor in the tax! |
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526 | You | "Khm, that was an inappropriate joke. Ask your questions." |
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527 | You | "To win her back." | Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_shivers"] |
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528 | You | "It's not what I wanted. This is all Idiot Doom Spiral's work." |
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529 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Why did you do it?" |
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530 | Esprit de Corps | The cop radio is buzzing on silent... |
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531 | You | "Why do you think? It gave me something to do." |
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532 | You | "I wanted better for myself." |
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533 | You | "What are you talking about?" |
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534 | None |
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535 | You | "The free market demands it." |
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536 | Savoir Faire | Spoken like a true hustler. We have a long way to go -- your net worth is still *nothing* if you factor in the tax! |
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537 | Kim Kitsuragi | The lieutenant considers the restoration for a few seconds. "Am I not seeing something here? There's not much to it." |
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538 | Savoir Faire | Good -- take no responsibility over this disaster. It was supposed to *promote* you, not confuse people. |
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539 | You | Net worth, net worth, net worth... At least I've got my net worth! Watch the numbers go by. |
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540 | None |
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541 | None |
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542 | None | IsKimHere() |
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543 | None | (IsKimHere()) == false |
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544 | You | "That's what you get when you commission a drunk, I guess." |
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545 | You | "What you're seeing here is a total lack of appreciation for both art *and* history." |
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546 | You | "It's setting a precedent. We must overwrite the harms of the past with the glory of the future." |
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547 | Kim Kitsuragi | He nods in hopes of humouring you then closes his eyes for half a beat. When he opens them, it's clear he has something to say to you... |
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548 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Khm," the lieutenant clears his throat, keen to move on. |
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549 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Detective, I have a few questions if you don't mind..." |
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550 | You | "About what?" |
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551 | You | "No, I don't mind." |
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552 | Esprit de Corps | Somewhere in a hospital bed the lieutenant turns onto his side, feverish and exhausted... |
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553 | You | A fiasco?! No, it's beautiful... |
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554 | You | "Even *I'm* not sure what that's supposed to be." |
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555 | Kim Kitsuragi | "About this... pursuit of wealth... pursuit of recognition." He looks up, trying to find a name for your actions. |
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556 | Kim Kitsuragi | He nods, eyes still on the defaced statue above, on the deviant smear delivering a florid punch to its dreary surroundings. |
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557 | You | "Actually, I'd prefer silence." |
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558 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Okay." The lieutenant snaps shut like a lid on a paint tin. |
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559 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Why did you do it?" |
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560 | Esprit de Corps | The cop radio is buzzing on silent... |
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561 | Savoir Faire | Beauty doesn't cut it. We have a long way to go -- your net worth is still *nothing* if you factor in the tax! |
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562 | You | "Relax, Kim. I'm just playing. Ask your questions." |
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563 | Shivers | A figure in a day dress, cuddled up in an armchair... she looks up and smiles at you across the living room. |
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564 | You | I've made it. |
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565 | Horseback Monument | A seagull lands on the monument, surveying the town below. Then it takes off again. |
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566 | You | "Thanks." (Keep staring at the monument.) |
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567 | None |
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568 | You | "The free market demands it." |
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569 | You | "I wanted better for myself." |
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570 | You | "Why do you think we do anything? It's the question behind all art." |
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571 | You | "It's not what I wanted. This is all Idiot Doom Spiral's work." |
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572 | You | "To win her back." | Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_shivers"] |
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573 | Horseback Monument | The thought rings hollow in your silent mind. It's even quieter on the roundabout, under the brilliant sun. |
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574 | None |
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575 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Who?" The lieutenant meets your eyes with a questioning glance -- then looks up again. |
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576 | Kim Kitsuragi | You can feel the lieutenant's stillness next to you... |
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577 | Kim Kitsuragi | He nods. The roundabout is quiet, almost eerily so under the brilliant sunlight. The formless complexion glows at the centre, while the old architecture surrounding it groans in the heat with looming irrelevance... |
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578 | Kim Kitsuragi | He nods. The roundabout is quiet, almost eerily so under the brilliant sunlight. The formless complexion glows at the centre, while the old architecture surrounding it groans in the heat with looming irrelevance... |
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579 | Horseback Monument | The defaced statue above seems to agree. |
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580 | Kim Kitsuragi | "I don't think anything. I'm just asking questions." |
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581 | Kim Kitsuragi | He nods. The roundabout is quiet, almost eerily so under the brilliant sunlight. The formless complexion glows at the centre, while the old architecture surrounding it groans in the heat with looming irrelevance... |
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582 | Horseback Monument | Your eyes glide over the horse, over its patina green coat. Something about the mount's sad animal-eyes makes you pause... |
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583 | None |
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584 | None | Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_shivers"] |
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585 | None | (Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_shivers"]) == false |
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586 | You | Was it worth it? |
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587 | None |
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588 | None | IsKimHere() |
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589 | None | (IsKimHere()) == false |
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590 | You | It's fucking lonely at the top. |
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591 | Shivers | A figure in a day dress, cuddled up in an armchair... she looks up and smiles at you across the living room. |
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592 | You | It's very on brand. We can work with it. |
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593 | You | "Okay, let me have one more look at the monument..." |
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594 | Savoir Faire | Maybe... But we still have a long way to go -- your net worth is *nothing* if you factor in the tax! |
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595 | You | "100% worth it. I'd do it all over again -- but this time with more *profit*." |
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596 | Endurance | No, you should own up to it, claim it as *yours*. Forget about the haters. |
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597 | None |
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598 | You | "Hey, it's the system. I did my best to support artists, employ people, give back to the community." |
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599 | You | "I really don't need to be judged like this, especially after the amount of tax I've paid." |
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600 | You | "What are you talking about?" |
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601 | Savoir Faire | The lieutenant speaks as if you're *rich* -- a common misconception -- especially if you count the tax. No, we've got a long way to go before we can feel financially comfortable. The hustle never stops! |
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602 | Horseback Monument | The defaced statue towers above, mounted on a horse. Numerous rods and ropes still hold the original reassemblage in place. |
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603 | None |
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604 | Rhetoric | Underpaying? But you paid the highest possible price! |
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605 | Rhetoric | Underpaying? You paid according to the market -- not too much, not too little... |
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606 | You | Maybe it's an honest portrait of who I am and what I've done. |
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607 | Rhetoric | You *had to* pay her so little, otherwise you wouldn't have made any profit -- and if you don't make a profit, you don't have money to invest! |
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608 | Kim Kitsuragi | "But was it all worth it? Everything that came before -- Cindy, the stocks, the thing with Idiot Doom Spiral..." |
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609 | Kim Kitsuragi | "But was it all worth it? Everything that came before -- Cindy, the stocks, even the street lamp." |
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610 | Savoir Faire | Spoken like a true hustler. We have a long way to go -- your net worth is still *nothing* if you factor in the tax! |
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611 | Kim Kitsuragi | "I don't think we have time for that. And even if we did, I doubt he's around anymore. Everyone's left." |
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612 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Sure, whenever you're ready." |
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613 | Empathy | Of course you're going to distance yourself from your misdeeds -- the lying, the conning, the exploitation... |
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614 | Horseback Monument | Your mind is silent, just like the roundabout under the brilliant sun. |
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615 | You | Yes, let's get back to making money. |
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616 | None |
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617 | Savoir Faire | Yes, who are you talking about? |
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618 | Savoir Faire | Come on, we've stood here long enough. And money doesn't sleep. |
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619 | Electrochemistry | He's talking about pussy. Our guy's gonna be *swimming* in it now that he's loaded! |
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620 | Kim Kitsuragi | "You managed to gather quite a fortune, kicked off by underpaying a young artist..." |
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621 | None |
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622 | None | Variable["pier.cindy_art_paid_minumum"] |
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623 | None | (Variable["pier.cindy_art_paid_minumum"]) == false |
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624 | None |
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625 | None | Variable["pier.cindy_art_paid_max"] |
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626 | None | (Variable["pier.cindy_art_paid_max"]) == false |
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627 | Savoir Faire | An Art Cop? No. You're a hustler -- and you've got a long way to go. Your net worth is still *nothing* if you factor in the tax! |
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628 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Tax? What tax? We're in Revachol." He looks around, as if looking for hidden taxation, then shakes his head. |
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629 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Ah yes. Spoken like a true philanthropist." He smiles gently. |
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630 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Ah yes. Spoken like a true businessman." He smiles gently. |
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631 | Savoir Faire | Honest. Maybe even *too* honest... Didn't we talk about giving back to the community? |
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632 | Empathy | Demands *what*? Endless reconceptualization? The lives we lost? The charade? |
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633 | You | "Wait, I want to talk to Idiot Doom Spiral first." |
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634 | Savoir Faire | No, the free market demands something less niche than what Idiot Doom Spiral has done here. |
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635 | Empathy | And don't forget about the lying... |
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636 | Empathy | And don't forget about the lying... or the way you conned an honest pawnshop owner. |
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637 | You | Go away, stupid thoughts. |
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638 | Conceptualization | Don't you see? Idiot Doom Spiral has finally achieved something *remarkable*. |
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639 | Empathy | Its colour really doesn't fit in with the mood right now. People are trying to *mourn*. |
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640 | Esprit de Corps | A white lie -- of course he has opinions. |
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641 | None |
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642 | None | Variable["cargo.mrlb_hustle_lie_success"] |
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643 | None | (Variable["cargo.mrlb_hustle_lie_success"]) == false |
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644 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Never mind. Another question -- was it all worth it?" |
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645 | Kim Kitsuragi | "One more question, if you don't mind -- was it all worth it?" |
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646 | None |
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647 | None | Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_savvy_her"] |
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648 | None | (Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_savvy_her"]) == false |
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649 | Kim Kitsuragi | "Alright, shall we? We still have some things left to do before we can go home." |
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650 | Conceptualization | 'Gone rogue'? No, Idiot Doom Spiral has finally achieved something *remarkable*. |
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651 | Savoir Faire | Savvy's here, watching the little *fiasco* of the horseback monument. You should distance yourself from this project. Say it's your Personal Brand Strategist gone rogue. |
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652 | You | Savvy, hey Savvy... where did you go?! Talk to me! |
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653 | Composure | Yes, it's not very good for PR... |
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654 | You | She will come back. | Variable["jam.horseback_monument_reflection_shivers"] |
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655 | Kim Kitsuragi | "And was it all worth it?" |
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656 | None |
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657 | None | Variable["canal.light_paid_shares"] |
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658 | None | (Variable["canal.light_paid_shares"]) == false |
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659 | Savoir Faire | Geez, you artsy types are unbearable. No wonder you struggle to make your millions... |
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660 | Endurance | Nothing wrong with raw ambition. |
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661 | None |
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662 | None | Variable["canal.light_lowest_shares"] |
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663 | None | (Variable["canal.light_lowest_shares"]) == false |
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664 | Horseback Monument | Wind blows hard enough to chip away at the edges of the paint. The bright rebellion is already starting to dull... |
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665 | Logic | Has The End not already come? Stones were wetted, bloods were coughed, the locals cast under greater shadow. Is this not inappropriate when tribute should instead be placed? |
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666 | Half Light | Look -- up there! It is he who sirens. Syntagmatarchis Trypa! Here, upon us, to warn of the mangy jowls of The Gloaming. |
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667 | Authority | Citizens must be warned. This is not only a declaration of the dead but a warning for those still alive. It comes, indomitably. |
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668 | None |
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669 | Composure | Putting on a brave face and partying as hard as possible is the best way to get through tough times. |
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670 | Rhetoric | Happy isn't the word. You can be *satisfied* with a job well done. But the current mood doesn't invite any analogues to joy. |
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671 | Electrochemistry | Not bad, not bad. It's just lacking some *objets de destruction*. Needs a ciggy or a half-drunk bottle. In fact, so do *you*. |
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672 | None |
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673 | Drama | How dull! Entertainment isn't a wall to read. Where are the performers and pyrotechnics? No one will pay attention to this. |
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674 | Esprit de Corps | This is the orderly pattern of duty; a picture of a job well done, over and over. |
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675 | Interfacing | Such busy fingers. Each ticket written by hand, ripped from the pad, then pressed against the metal until stuck. |
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676 | None |
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677 | Conceptualization | Oh yes, much is to be discussed at length here. The éclaboussure breaks up the lines of the original bronze piece, setting up an act of rebellion for us all to follow. It is an anarcho-modern calling -- destruction of the past, cause for the future. |
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678 | Endurance | Nothing to see here but disrespect. The old figure will outlive this pathetic lick of paint. The past always endures. |
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679 | Hand/Eye Coordination | This splash was obviously made with a clumsy hand. Perhaps it adds to the artistry? |
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680 | None |
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681 | None |
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682 | None | Variable["canal.light_lowest_shares"] |
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683 | None | (Variable["canal.light_lowest_shares"]) == false |
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684 | Empathy | And don't forget about the way you conned an honest pawnshop owner. |
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685 | Empathy | And don't forget about the way you conned an honest pawnshop owner. |
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686 | None |
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687 | None | Variable["canal.light_lowest_shares"] |
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688 | None | (Variable["canal.light_lowest_shares"]) == false |
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689 | Empathy | And don't forget about the way you conned an honest pawnshop owner. |
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690 | None |
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691 | None | Variable["canal.light_lowest_shares"] |
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692 | None | (Variable["canal.light_lowest_shares"]) == false |
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693 | Empathy | And don't forget about the way you conned an honest pawnshop owner. |
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694 | None |
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695 | None | Variable["canal.light_lowest_shares"] |
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696 | None | (Variable["canal.light_lowest_shares"]) == false |
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697 | Empathy | And don't forget about the way you conned an honest pawnshop owner. |
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698 | None |
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699 | None | Variable["canal.light_lowest_shares"] |
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700 | None | (Variable["canal.light_lowest_shares"]) == false |
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701 | None |
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702 | None | Variable["plaza.ultralib_monument_apocalypse"] |
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703 | None | (Variable["plaza.ultralib_monument_apocalypse"]) == false |
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704 | None |
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705 | None | Variable["plaza.ultralib_monument_superstar"] |
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706 | None | (Variable["plaza.ultralib_monument_superstar"]) == false |
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707 | None |
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708 | None | Variable["plaza.ultralib_monument_sorry"] |
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709 | None | (Variable["plaza.ultralib_monument_sorry"]) == false |
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710 | None |
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711 | None | Variable["plaza.ultralib_monument_boring"] |
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712 | None | (Variable["plaza.ultralib_monument_boring"]) == false |
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713 | None |
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