Conversation 451: WHIRLING F1 / KARAOKE STAND

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• Character: the character speaking or acting.
• Dialogue: prose containing spoken dialogue and other description.
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ID	Character	Dialogue	Conditions	Links
0	None			1
1	None			2
2	Karaoke Stand	The stage is all set up for your performance. Feels... silent. You can hear the pellets creak under your feet.		116
3	None			4 5
4	None		Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"]	15
5	None		(Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"]) == false	6
6	Garte, the Cafeteria Manager	"What are you doing? I told you it was for customers only. I'm not turning on the karaoke carousel unless you pay your bills."		119
7	None			16 8 9 11 10
8	You	Put your lips against the microphone -- test it.		19
9	You	Look around the room first.		26
10	You	[Leave.]
11	You	"I'm ready, Garte. Hit play."	Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"]	12
12	None			13 14
13	None		Variable["whirling.karaoke_drama_redcheck"]	91
14	None		(Variable["whirling.karaoke_drama_redcheck"]) == false	70
15	Garte, the Cafeteria Manager	"So, are you ready for your... *thing* now? Let me know when I should turn on the karaoke carousel."		7
16	You	"Look, Kim, I'm going to sing karaoke!"	IsKimHere()	17
17	Kim Kitsuragi	"I can see that." The lieutenant steps away from the stage, ready for your performance.		43
18	Karaoke Stand	The bar is full and buzzing with chatter. No one is paying you any attention, but still you feel your knees turn to noodles. Okay, now a couple is looking at you! Even worse...		41
19	Karaoke Stand	Immediately a loud feedback noise startles the room. You feel like an amateur. How are you supposed to hold the mic? Should you just *sing* into it? Where should you stand?		83
20	None			7
21	None			22 23
22	None		IsEvening()	18
23	None		(IsEvening()) == false	33
24	Karaoke Stand	It's still early here. Faint daylight is seeping into the dining hall. All the tables have been wiped pristine clean for the customers to come...		67
25	Ancient Reptilian Brain	"I would often go there. To the tiny church there. The smallest church in Saint-Saëns -- though it once was larger. How the rill may rest there. Down through the mist there. Toward the seven sisters -- toward those pale cliffs there I would often stay there. In the tiny yard there. I have been so glad here -- looking forward to the past here But now you are alone. None of this matters at all."		98
26	None			27 28
27	None		IsMorning()	24
28	None		(IsMorning()) == false	29
29	None			30 31
30	None		IsAfternoon()	32
31	None		(IsAfternoon()) == false	21
32	Karaoke Stand	There are *some* people out there, but mostly -- a post meridian slumber has fallen on the premise. Not super lively. It would be wiser to perform in the evening, no? But the choice is yours...		118
33	Karaoke Stand	The dining hall has cleared up of customers for tonight. Even the kitchen is closed, and someone has turned down the lights. Maybe it's a good idea to do it in the dark like this? Almost after closing hours...		36
34	None			7
35	None			7
36	None			7
37	None			120 38 39 40 49 65 127 57
38	You	"I want dedicate this song to whoever wrote me that fucking letter. I still love you. Thank you very much, asshole."	IsTHCPresent("white_mourning") or Variable["inventory.ledger_white_mourning"]	58
39	You	"I'd like to dedicate this song to my partner, Kim, even though he's not here right now."		50
40	You	"I'd like to dedicate this song to Garte for letting me sing it. It's all shit, Garte."		56
41	Physical Instrument	You're sweating...		68
42	None			133 134 135
43	None			44 45
44	None		Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"]	20
45	None		(Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"]) == false	46
46	Garte, the Cafeteria Manager	"No, you're not. The *bills*, remember?"		20
47	Limbic System	"I would often go there. To the tiny church there. The smallest church in Saint-Saëns -- though it once was larger. How the rill may rest there. Down through the mist there. Toward the seven sisters -- toward those pale cliffs there I would often stay there. In the tiny yard there. I have been so glad here -- looking forward to the past here But now you are alone. None of this matters at all."		88
48	Drama	Do you hear that? It's the most pathetic applause in the world, Harry. Made of pity. No one *liked* you.		42
49	You	"I'd like to dedicate this song to the pale nothing that will devour the world."	Variable["tc.pale"]	58
50	None			51 52
51	None		IsKimHere()	53
52	None		(IsKimHere()) == false	55
53	Kim Kitsuragi	The lieutenant doesn't say anything, but gives you a quick smile, before turning away.		54
54	Composure	He's incapable of blushing, but if he weren't -- he'd blush.		55
55	Garte, the Cafeteria Manager	"Good, good," the cafeteria manager intervenes to cut the moment short. "Are we ready? I want to unplug the microphone now."		123
56	Garte, the Cafeteria Manager	"Yes, well..." He clearly doesn't know how to respond -- your words caught him by surprise. "I'm just doing my job, that's all."		59
57	You	"I don't want to dedicate this song to anyone. I performed it for myself."		58
58	Karaoke Stand	The microphone amplifies your voice in an uncomfortable manner. Someone coughs. Most people have gone back to talking now.		55
59	Garte, the Cafeteria Manager	"But uh, are you done now? Can I unplug the microphone? I'd like to unplug the microphone." He's ready for things to get back to normal.		60
60	None			64 63 62 61 66
61	You	"Thank you, Martinaise." [Leave.]
62	You	"Evening will come, we will sew the white sail! Workers of the world, unite!" [Leave.]	IsTHCPresent("communist")
63	You	[Whip out your finger pistols, shoot in the air and leave.]	IsTHCCookingOrFixed("finger_pistols")
64	You	"It's been an honour." [Bow and leave.]	IsTHCPresent("honour")
65	You	"I'd like to dedicate this song to Contact Mike. Everyone else *sucks*."	IsTHCPresent("contact_mike")	58
66	You	[Say nothing. Leave enigmatically.]
67	Karaoke Stand	Someone's making coffee in the kitchen, but aside from that no one's really around yet. It would be a much better idea to perform in the evening, no?		118
68	Inland Empire	They are going to hate you.		69
69	Savoir Faire	Just... just make sure you move, okay? Don't be stiff.		34
70	None			71 72
71	None		IsEvening()	113
72	None		(IsEvening()) == false	112
73	Ancient Reptilian Brain	"I would often go there. To the tiny church there. The smallest church in Saint-Saëns -- though it once was larger. How the rill may rest there. Down through the mist there. Toward the seven sisters -- toward those pale cliffs there I would often stay there. In the tiny yard there. I have been so glad here -- looking forward to the past here But now you are alone. None of this matters at all."		99
74	None			75 76
75	None		IsKimHere()	77
76	None		(IsKimHere()) == false	78
77	Kim Kitsuragi	"Yes. Not bad at all." The lieutenant joins in. You feel your hands shake as awareness of your body returns to you.		78
78	None			124 79 80 81
79	You	"Thank you. I don't need big crowds, I just need my friends."		82
80	You	"Life is a fucking joke."		82
81	You	"Thanks for bearing with me. I'm gonna get back to work now."		126
82	Garte, the Cafeteria Manager	"Okay. Yes. I'm going to unplug the microphone, so you can get off the stage now."
83	Interfacing	Hands... Where do you put your *hands*?!		117
84	Drama	Someone dims the lights as the music starts... Okay. Here we go...		103
85	Drama	Someone dims the lights as the music starts. A lump's in your throat suddenly...		100
86	Drama	The tape clicks into the carousel and then the music starts...		108
87	Drama	The tape clicks into the carousel and then the music starts... God, a lump's in your throat suddenly...		100
88	None			89 90
89	None		IsEvening()	94
90	None		(IsEvening()) == false	132
91	None			92 93
92	None		IsEvening()	115
93	None		(IsEvening()) == false	114
94	None			95 96
95	None		Variable["tc.harry"]	48
96	None		(Variable["tc.harry"]) == false	97
97	Drama	Do you hear that? The most pathetic applause in the world. Made of pity. No one *liked* you -- they think you're a joke.		42
98	Drama	A lazy applause fills the room. You feel your hands shake as awareness of your body returns to you.		37
99	Garte, the Cafeteria Manager	A rather lonely applause echoes through the mostly empty cafeteria. It's Garte. "Not bad," he tells you with an approving nod.		74
100	None			101 102
101	None		Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]	107
102	None		(Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]) == false	47
103	None			104 105
104	None		Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]	25
105	None		(Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]) == false	106
106	Ancient Reptilian Brain	"I would often go there. To the tiny church there. The smallest church in Saint-Saëns -- though it once was larger. How the rill may rest there. Down through the mist there. Toward the seven sisters -- toward those pale cliffs there I would often stay there. In the tiny yard there. I have been so glad here -- looking forward to the past here But now you are alone. None of this matters at all."		98
107	Limbic System	"I would often go there. To the tiny church there. The smallest church in Saint-Saëns -- though it once was larger. How the rill may rest there. Down through the mist there. Toward the seven sisters -- toward those pale cliffs there I would often stay there. In the tiny yard there. I have been so glad here -- looking forward to the past here But now you are alone. None of this matters at all."		88
108	None			109 110
109	None		Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]	111
110	None		(Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]) == false	73
111	Ancient Reptilian Brain	"I would often go there. To the tiny church there. The smallest church in Saint-Saëns -- though it once was larger. How the rill may rest there. Down through the mist there. Toward the seven sisters -- toward those pale cliffs there I would often stay there. In the tiny yard there. I have been so glad here -- looking forward to the past here But now you are alone. None of this matters at all."		99
112	Drama	The air is thick with anticipation.		87
113	Drama	The air is thick with anticipation.		85
114	Drama	The air is thick with anticipation.		86
115	Drama	The air is thick with anticipation.		84
116	Savoir Faire	You feel a little dizzy. A little *unsteady*, suddenly.		3
117	Endurance	Does someone feel like throwing up? I do. A little.		20
118	Half Light	Yes. You can always do it in the evening. It will be less scary with a lot of people.		35
119	Volition	He's not backing up from this. Standing up here is merely a practice run without paying him first.		7
120	You	Thank you, Ancient Reptilian Brain.		121
121	Ancient Reptilian Brain	There is silence now in the deep where the voice came from. It has receded -- to return only in dreams and nightmares.		122
122	Drama	This guy really carried you.		38 39 40 49 65 57
123	Drama	Last words?		60
124	You	Thank you, Ancient Reptilian Brain.		125
125	Ancient Reptilian Brain	No reply. There is silence now in the deep where the voice came from. It has receded into you, to return only in dreams and nightmares.		79 80 81
126	Garte, the Cafeteria Manager	"Uhm... yes. I'm going to unplug the microphone, okay?" He unplugs it.
127	You	"I'd like to dedicate this song to the RCM. Please don't fire me."	Variable["tc.rcm"]	128
128	None			129 130
129	None		IsKimHere()	131
130	None		(IsKimHere()) == false	55
131	Kim Kitsuragi	The lieutenant doesn't say anything -- but he smiles sadly.		55
132	Drama	Do you hear that? The most pathetic applause in the world. Made of pity. No matter the time of day, or how small the audience -- this is a *pitiful* applause.		42
133	You	Say: "You *didn't* like it, huh?"		137
134	You	"I'm up here singing my fucking HEART OUT and it's not *good enough* for you fuckers!?"		146
135	You	"Fuck you! I gave it my fucking best. I gave it EVERYTHING and you SHIT on me?!"		148
136	Karaoke Stand	Your words echo in the karaoke mic. They sound sparse. The room is almost empty.		141
137	None			138 139
138	None		IsEvening()	140
139	None		(IsEvening()) == false	136
140	Karaoke Stand	Your words echo in the karaoke mic. People talk in the distance. A couple tries not to look at you.		141
141	None			142 143
142	None		Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == false	144
143	None		(Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == false) == false	134
144	Glen	"Quit yellin' into the mic!" You hear from the Union booth.		134 135
145	Garte, the Cafeteria Manager	"Uhm... I'm gonna unplug the mic now, okay?"		152 135
146	Karaoke Stand	You hear -- or *think* you hear -- uncomfortable shifting around. A bit of laughter, maybe? No one's saying anything.		145
147	You	"You... liked it?"		161
148	None			149 150
149	None		Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == false	166
150	None		(Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == false) == false	153
151	Shanky	A voice from the back squeaks something. It's definitely laughter.		153
152	You	"You don't know what good singing is! This is *real* singing. I sang about *real* stuff."		159
153	Karaoke Stand	Someone walks out of the room -- by the front door. Some woman. Is it because of you?		152 154 158
154	You	"I SANG ABOUT HOW I FEEL! Fuck all you, scum!"		159
155	None			156 157
156	None		IsKimHere()	160
157	None		(IsKimHere()) == false	162
158	You	Just stand there.		159
159	Garte, the Cafeteria Manager	"That's it, I'm unplugging it." He presses stop on the tape carousel. You hear a little whine of feedback and then the mic dies in your hand.		163
160	Kim Kitsuragi	"Let's go, officer." The lieutenant closes his notes. "These people wouldn't know a good performance if it bit them in the ass."		147 162
161	Kim Kitsuragi	"Yes," he bows lightly. "It was downright tragic, detective."		164
162	You	[Put down the mic.]
163	Interfacing	That's it. You're unpowered.		155
164	Esprit de Corps	I mean it, he thinks.		165
165	Conceptualization	To him, being a cop in the RCM was truly expressed in that performance.		162
166	None			167 168
167	None		IsDaytime()	151
168	None		(IsDaytime()) == false	153