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ID	Character	Dialogue	Conditions	Links
0	None			1
1	None			402
2	Plaisance	"Be welcome -- and please take responsibility for the energy you bring into this space."		409
3	You	"The girl outside mentioned that this place is cursed."	Variable["plaza.annette_heard_of_doomed"] == true and Variable["tc.doomed_commercial_area"] == false and Variable["TASK.doomed_investigation"] == false and Variable["doomed.plais_altgreet_post_tribunal"] == false and Variable["XP.help_annette"] == false	4
4	Plaisance	"Cursed? Who said that, Annette?" She blinks. "I will have a word with her... This place is not cursed, it has a robustly magnetic energy. Good for commercial activity. My business is thriving, sir!"		74
5	Kim Kitsuragi	The lieutenant shoots you a sideways glance. "And I am his private partner, John... Shao. Together we run the pre-eminent spousal surveillance firm in Revachol."		12
6	Plaisance	"What nonsense are you two going on about? This is not relevant at all. And besides," her lip curls in disgust, "my husband would never do such a thing. We are proper people."		7 8 9
7	You	"You shouldn't be so trusting of your husband. Men are filthy, treacherous pigs."	IsTHCPresent("radical_feminist_agenda")	88
8	You	"Mind your manners, John. This isn't the great Shao Empire, where you can talk about sex stuff so openly!"	Variable["doomed.plais_shao_known"] == true	88
9	You	"Alright, enough nonsense. The point is that we sometimes take on unusual cases."		116
10	Kim Kitsuragi	"That's right. When not spying on the love affairs of the ultra-rich, we solve unusual mysteries by the lorry-load."		118
11	Kim Kitsuragi	"Our sincere apologies, ma'am. No more nonsense. We're offering to assist you with your troubles, pro bono." Despite his apologies, there's a twinge of amusement in the lieutenant's eye.		272
12	Encyclopedia	Shao is what the Seolite Empire was called in the Occident, back when far less was known about the people. It was a barbarian Other, ever so mystical, on whom you could project any kind of exotic fantasy. The legend of it persists and a lot of people still think the 'Shao' is a thing.		114 115
13	Rhetoric	Some penetrating sarcasm from your colleague there.		6
14	You	"This so-called curse is nothing more than a simple case of collective delusion."	IsTHCPresent("moralist")	15
15	Plaisance	"No, no, don't mock the spirits like that! They don't like it... it only makes them angrier. Leave it be."		379
16	You	"Look, ma'am, I really need to get in there. I'm a compulsive detective. I can't sleep until I've solved the mystery."		102
17	You	Convince her to let you investigate the Doomed Commercial Area.	Variable["doomed.plais_trigger_whitecheck"] == true and Variable["TASK.doomed_investigation"] == false	91
18	Composure	Her façade has dropped. Now you see the curiosity behind the fear.		584
19	You	"This is nothing but fear for the success of your business given a shape."	IsTHCPresent("ultraliberal")	20
20	Plaisance	"Too many failures for it to be a coincidence... they were not careful. I will not take such risks. Leave it be!"		380
21	You	"Sometimes it's necessary to resort to extreme measures."		390
22	You	"Dealing with ghosts is simple. You have to show them who's boss."		299
23	Plaisance	"It's a proper place to live -- one of the most peaceful neighbourhoods east of Jamrock. You may know it for its massive housing projects..."		238
24	Plaisance			25 26
25	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_altgreet_forced_door"]	393
26	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_altgreet_forced_door"]) == false	98
27	Plaisance			28 29
28	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.bookstore_curtains_opened"] == true and Variable["doomed.plais_curtain_intro_done"] == false	81
29	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.bookstore_curtains_opened"] == true and Variable["doomed.plais_curtain_intro_done"] == false) == false	47
30	You	"Who's the little girl standing outside?"	Variable["doomed.plais_altgreet_post_tribunal"] == false and Variable["XP.help_annette"] == false	191
31	Plaisance	"Annette, yes. My daughter. I hope she wasn't slacking off again with her nose in science fiction! Tell me, was she at her post, doing her job like a proper girl?"		157 158 728
32	You	"Depends. How much do you pay the kid?"		33
33	Plaisance	"Good sir, what does a young child do with money anyway? No, I save it for her, as a fund. She's securing her financial future out there."		214
34	You	"In some more developed countries this sort of thing is two felonies. Child labour and slavery."	Variable["doomed.plais_blackcheck_rhet_developed_countries"] == true	35
35	Plaisance	"Those countries will realise they've raised a lazy and spoiled generation." Her tone is decisive, not at all angry at the insinuation. "Are we done with the jokes now?"		234
36	You	"Is she an only child?"		37
37	Plaisance	"Yes, I'm afraid so. A real treat she is. It would be nice if she had..." She pauses for a second. "No, we couldn't have afforded more children really. Not in this economy."		67
38	None			164 167 203 40 201
39	You	"Ten. She's certainly very polite and helpful."		156
40	You	"All this pressure has made her really anxious. You know she's been chewing her nails?"	Variable["plaza.annette_white_success_nervous"] == true	222
41	Plaisance	"God, ugh, I've told her not to do that. It's such a disgusting habit." Her voice is firm. "She'll get over it. Anxiety is a part of life."		800
42	Logic	Denial is the way she copes with criticism.		166
43	Plaisance	"Welcome to Crime, Romance, and Biographies of Famous People. My name is Plaisance." The clerk extends a greeting.		2
44	Suggestion	She has fine-tuned her voice to find the most welcoming approach for attracting new customers. It doesn't work.		46
45	Composure	Her face looks powdery and painted from all the make-up.		55
46	None			135 456 287 500 724 720 470 50 3 30 249 17 634 481 723
47	Plaisance			48 49
48	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_greeting_done"]	785
49	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_greeting_done"]) == false	43
50	You	"What if I want to buy a book?"		126
51	You	"So what types of books do you have?"		52
52	Plaisance	"Everything is on the shelves, take a look yourself." She nudges her glasses. "The shelves compel you, don't they?"		54
53	None			46
54	Volition	She's attempting to mentally direct you towards the shelves. She only wants you to buy the goods, she doesn't care about books.		149
55	None			82 410 119 56
56	You	"No thanks." [Leave.]
57	You	"Do you even know what books you have for sale?"	Variable["doomed.plais_rhetoric_blackcheck_sale"]	58
58	Plaisance	She scoffs. "Truth be told, not really. My sister brings in most of the goods. I'm sure it's all very literary stuff, with well-written prose..."		59
59	Plaisance	"But you don't learn about the important things in life from fabricated stories."		61 60
60	You	"Where do you learn about the important things then?"		64
61	You	"Wait, shouldn't a storekeeper know about her wares?"		62
62	Plaisance	"I provide a valuable service. As long as people buy books, I'm fine." She wiggles her bony fingers at you.		60
63	None			147
64	Plaisance	"The truth is available if you just know where to look. And you have to open and free your mind to understand." She nods at you, cryptically.		63
65	Plaisance	"God, I've told her not to do that. It's disgusting. And I told you to mind your own business." Her voice is firm. "Clearly you have no idea how hard it is to raise a girl in this economy."		799
66	You	"And your husband's also involved with the bookstore?"		69
67	Composure	A glimmer of sadness blinks through the well-crafted exterior.		248 809
68	Plaisance	"We're quite busy people, you know, my husband and I. Quite busy." Her voice wavers a bit. "Children are a lot of work. You don't look like a father, so I don't expect you to understand..."		811
69	Plaisance	"He made the initial investment. Since then he's been what you might call a silent partner."		808
70	None			183
71	None			183
72	You	"Alright, I'll take a look then." (Conclude.)		73
73	Plaisance	She smiles and nods, seemingly relieved.		53
74	Rhetoric	What in god's name is she talking about?		752
75	Plaisance	She nudges her spectacles. "Sir, I am well-educated in the commercial and esoteric arts. I know what to do and what to avoid."		461 619 622 623
76	Plaisance	"A dead what?" Her eyes widen with shock at the mention. "Oh my god, a victim of the curse? The curse has started killing people? It's killing now?!" She grabs her head with both hands.		743 285
77	Plaisance			78 79
78	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_entered_through_doomed"]
79	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_entered_through_doomed"]) == false	24
80	Plaisance	"Most of the buildings are empty at the moment!" Her smile is wide. "It's a great opportunity to get ahead of the crowds. Better times ahead, for sure."		66
81	Plaisance	"I wasn't kidding when I said we're para-psychologically done! You clearly don't care about the consequences. What gives you the right?"		111 113 278 112
82	You	"Before we go on... you seem to be well off enough, can you give me some money? I feel there won't be an opportune moment to ask later."	Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages"] == true or Variable["TASK.pay_whirling_bill"] == true	83
83	Plaisance	"Sir! Don't be ridiculous. I certainly will not give you money." She gives you a disapproving look. "I would be doing you a grave psychic disfavour..."		412
84	None			55
85	You	"Ma'am, I am a renowned private investigator, a paragon of law and a specialist in all things criminal."		5
86	You	"Ma'am, do you know how me and my partner are known to our colleagues back at the station?"		551
87	Kim Kitsuragi	"Once we've caught our client's spouse in flagrante delicto, we blackmail them and pocket the money ourselves, because that's what private investigators do. Now, I see that you are a married woman..."		13
88	Plaisance	"This is preposterous, a waste of my time and of no help to anyone." She looks displeased.		11
89	Plaisance	"It's not good to talk about the curse, not in detail. The negativism..." She shivers. "It's dangerous. Talking about the void wraiths angers them!"		103
90	Plaisance	"Most certainly not! I don't want anyone who's not familiar with the psychic arts to get involved in this mess. Stay away. Leave the spirits be, so they can return to their slumber."		300
91	Plaisance			92 93
92	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_whitecheck_drama_convince"]	95
93	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_whitecheck_drama_convince"]) == false	372
94	None			22 14 19 104 368
95	Drama	Slither up to her, you silver-tongued fiend. Show her what world-class perfidy looks like!		770
96	Drama	Time to fire up the old lie machine!		255
97	Plaisance	She shrugs, apparently dejected. "Okay, I'm willing to listen. We are set on the path... there's little else to do."		18
98	Plaisance			99 100
99	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_whitecheck_succeeded"]	304
100	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_whitecheck_succeeded"]) == false	136
101	Plaisance	"Do you take me for a complete fool?" She's getting irritated. "Leave it be and just go look at the books."		110
102	Plaisance	"And others have to suffer terrible consequences just so you can sleep at night? I think not!"		376
103	Conceptualization	Wow. Void wraiths. You have new words.		754
104	You	"You think Dick Mullen could solve this? No way, time for a real detective..." (Flex them biceps.) "...to shine."	Variable["tc.mullen"] == true	105
105	Plaisance	She gives you a curious look -- you don't really understand what to make of it.		106
106	Physical Instrument	She's into your masculine posturing! Your lean -- uh... husky and chubby brawn -- is pure animal magnetism.		107 108
107	You	Wink at her.		109
108	You	Do not wink at her.		109
109	Plaisance	"Oh for the love of... no!" She rolls her eyes, although a vague blush nearly cracks through her façade. "Go look at books instead of this nonsense."		371
110	None			46
111	You	"I am the law."		152
112	You	"I don't know. Nothing really. I don't have any right, I'm sorry."		152
113	You	"I'm a rebel -- I live by my own rules."		152
114	You	"We are truly private in our partnership."		87
115	You	"But wait, there's more!"		87
116	Plaisance	"How can I believe you after all that foolishness?" She looks somewhat irritated.		11
117	You	"It's a good offer, ma'am. I urge you to accept our help, it may be the only chance to save your business!"		10
118	You	"What better way, than to ask us --"		268
119	You	"So, are you the owner of this store?"		120
120	Plaisance	"I am. The proudest owner of our little shop of culture." Her voice is high-pitched, as if to give it more penetration.		44
121	Plaisance	"You... broke down... the back door?" She looks very sad, resigned even. "The wards... the door... it's all gone now. Dark psychic energy, leeching onto my shop..."		122 21 388
122	You	"I don't know what I was thinking, barging in like that..."		390
123	None			46
124	Plaisance	The woman before you scans the store, her shoulders rigid and tense. Every now and then she nudges her glasses.		46
125	You	"I sensed the psychic emanations from afar. The Sleeper Beyond calls out."	Variable["plaza.annette_inland_janus_window"] == true	328
126	Plaisance			127 128
127	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.bookstore_browsed_items"]	145
128	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.bookstore_browsed_items"]) == false	146
129	You	"How does this curse manifest itself?"		590
130	Plaisance	"Oh, this?" She holds the pendant in her palm. Its ochre heart glistens under the lights. "No. It's a special Himean amulet blessed by desert pygmy shamans with a spell of compulsion. It's to compel people to buy books..."		292
131	You	"Is your pendant part of the wards as well?" (Point at her necklace.)	Variable["doomed.plais_asked_has_she_sought_help_for_the_curse"] == true	130
132	None			129 289 599 131 603 608 133 134 401 712
133	You	"Would you like me to take the case? I could investigate, see if the curse is real." (Conclude.)	Variable["doomed.plais_asked_doomed_question"] == true and Variable["doomed.plais_trigger_whitecheck"] == false and Variable["TASK.doomed_investigation"] == false	90
134	You	"I don't think the curse is real, I just want you to let me in there." (Conclude.)	Variable["doomed.plais_asked_doomed_question"] == true and Variable["doomed.plais_trigger_whitecheck"] == false and Variable["TASK.doomed_investigation"] == false	611
135	You	"Seriously, I need to get to the fridge in the cellar -- it's a police matter. I have a dead body to take care of."	(Variable["doomed.plais_angered"] or Variable["doomed.plais_curtains_fiddled_not_opened"]) and Variable["doomed.plais_mentioned_fridge_in_main"] and IsTaskActive("TASK.go_see_the_fridge") and Variable["XP.got_into_doomed_commercial_area"] == false and Variable["TASK.doomed_investigation"] == false and Variable["tc.doomed_commercial_area"] == true and Variable["doomed.plais_doomed_hub_reached"]	76
136	Plaisance			137 138
137	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.bookstore_backdoor_smash_failure"]	385
138	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.bookstore_backdoor_smash_failure"]) == false	27
139	You	"The dark sarcophagus..." (Pause dramatically.)		140
140	Plaisance	"Yes, yes? How was it?"		306
141	You	"Hold on, I actually haven't done anything yet. I just wanted to ask a few questions."		305
142	You	"It was a charnel house of failed business enterprises, leeching life energy from this bookstore."		307
143	You	"Honestly -- a dump. Nothing to see there, just heaps of garbage. Someone should let the sunshine in."		144
144	Plaisance	"But... what else did you find? Did anything survive? No. Of course not. Have you located the... Entity?"		819
145	Plaisance	"Goodness, you were already doing good browsing the shelves. Why'd you stop?" She fiddles her pendant, then waves her bony fingers directly at you: "Don't you feel compelled? Go, go -- get back there. The books await you."		148
146	Plaisance	"Then why are you talking to me? Everything is on the shelves to browse. Don't you feel compelled to buy anything?" She fiddles with her pendant, then waves her bony fingers directly at you: "See those shelves there, go, be drawn."		148
147	None			150 51 57 72
148	Perception (Hearing)	Quietly, she mutters to herself: "He isn't doing what he's designed to do... isn't the spell working..."		147
149	None			147
150	You	"What spell?"	Variable["doomed.plais_hear_about_spell"] == true	151
151	Plaisance	"Huh?" She flinches at your remark. "Nothing. No one's cast any spells of compulsion to draw in customers. What a silly idea!"		149
152	Plaisance	"Don't expect my help from now on. The back door is locked and I threw away the key. I won't trifle with such forces." She fiddles with her pendant.		153
153	Plaisance	"Do look at the books, though. The books compel you. You may be able to make up for this by buying a lot of books. I hope you're a voracious reader!"		154
154	None			46
155	Plaisance	"Wonderful! Did you talk to her?"		159 160
156	Plaisance	"My precious! Her dedication brings joy to my heart." She's immensely satisfied with the answer. "If you have children, I hope they turn out as great as my Annette."		38
157	You	"Yes, of course."		155
158	You	"No, she was definitely slacking off."		197
159	You	"Yes."		162
160	You	"Not really."		161
161	Plaisance	"Why not? Was she not friendly enough? Were you not compelled to talk to her?"		204 205 206
162	Plaisance	"Great! On a scale of one to ten, how compelled were you to buy books after talking with her?"		163
163	Empathy	Her opinion of her daughter depends on how well she lured you into the store.		39 168 169 170
164	You	"The way you're handling her strikes me as wrong."	Variable["doomed.plaisance_said_liberal_option"] == false	165
165	Plaisance	"Mind your own business, sir." Her posture becomes very rigid. "In our society, people don't get to tell each other how to raise their children. It's none of your or anyone's business."		42
166	None			38
167	You	"Annette is quite the trooper. She's a great value-add."	Variable["doomed.plais_raising_annette_wrong"] == false and Variable["doomed.plaisance_said_commie_option"] == false	218
168	You	"Five. I felt some interest."		171
169	You	"One. Not impressed."		172
170	You	"I'm not going to grade a human being. I don't do that."		173
171	Plaisance	"I guess it's better than nothing." She shrugs. "She'll have to try harder next time."		38
172	Plaisance	"I knew it." She sighs and shakes her head. "Shameful behaviour. She's incorrigible."		38
173	Plaisance	"Come now, it's not personal, it's about proper sales practices and market research." She crosses her arms. "I expect an answer."		39 168 169
174	Plaisance	"Oh, yes? How's my precious doing? She's a good girl."		38
175	You	"That is true -- and obviously the will of the market -- but maybe make an exception for your daughter?"		225
176	Plaisance	"There," she returns with a nod. "I don't know what to say to you. My husband, he tries to teach me business lessons. I have... what my mother called a dull mind. All this stress..." She stops, but her mouth keeps moving.		226
177	You	"I don't think she can do anything about it."		220
178	You	"Okay. Forget it." (None of your business.)		188
179	Plaisance			180 181
180	Plaisance		IsKimHere()	182
181	Plaisance		(IsKimHere()) == false	221
182	Kim Kitsuragi	"Come on, ma'am. It's obvious she can't do anything about it. You're placing an unnecessary burden on a young child."		221
183	None			184 36 187 232
184	You	"Is this husband Annette's father?"		185
185	Plaisance	"Yes. My husband is a successful entrepreneur East of the river. If only he were more involved in the business we're running up here." She says gloomily. "No matter, soon we'll both be off for Grand Couron!"		186 66
186	You	"Wait. Grand Couron? What's that?"		23
187	You	"She told me she doesn't go to school anymore."	Variable["plaza.annette_home_schooled"] == true	250
188	None			124
189	Plaisance	"Yes? Oh, I hope I can make it up to her. She's my precious kid."		183
190	You	"What you're doing is wrong. Even I know that, and I usually don't know anything."		225
191	Plaisance			192 193
192	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_familyhub_reached"]	189
193	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_familyhub_reached"]) == false	194
194	Plaisance			195 196
195	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_annettehub_reached"]	174
196	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_annettehub_reached"]) == false	31
197	Plaisance	"Oh," she exclaims with some irritation. "Shameful girl, what is she up to this time?!"		198 199
198	You	"No, I must've been mistaken. She's right outside, very attentive, yes."		155
199	You	"This is actually none of my business, let's talk about something else."		200
200	None			124
201	You	"Okay.... Let's change the subject."		202
202	None			124
203	You	"I'm here to dismantle the free market and abolish child labour."	Variable["doomed.plaisance_said_liberal_option"] == false	210
204	You	"I don't know, I just walked right in here instead."		208
205	You	"I'm not interested in talking to a kid."		209
206	You	"I was afraid she'd call me a f****t like all the kids around here."	Variable["yard.cuno_greeting_done"]	207
207	Plaisance	"Sir! Watch the language." She crosses her arms. "My child would never do such a thing."		38
208	Plaisance	She lightens up. "Oh yes, okay, that makes sense. It's working then... yes. Do browse our books, sir!"		38
209	Plaisance	"What's wrong with her?" She shakes her head. "Can't she do anything right?"		38
210	Plaisance	She rolls her eyes. "You must be kidding, there's nothing like that happening."		32
211	None			38
212	You	"Oh. I guess I was mistaken."		213
213	Plaisance	"Indeed." Her voice is decisive and sharp as a knife. "Are we done with the jokes now?"		234
214	Authority	Slap the cuffs on her!		215
215	Rhetoric	Such criminal behaviour would not happen in more developed countries.		216 34 212
216	You	"I formally reprimand you for your corrupt activities."	Variable["doomed.plais_blackcheck_halflight_cuffs"] == true	217
217	Plaisance	She raises an eyebrow. "Oh, of course, officer. Good work. Are we done with the jokes now?"		234
218	Plaisance	"As a young girl should be. With the proper attitude she'll have a bright financial future."		219
219	None			38
220	Plaisance	"She can, if she has enough willpower. This is what's called growing pains. Life isn't easy, life doesn't give breaks."		179
221	None			190 175 801
222	Plaisance			223 224
223	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_raising_annette_wrong"]	65
224	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_raising_annette_wrong"]) == false	41
225	Plaisance	She stands stiff and severe, silently fuming. Ten or so seconds pass without change.		803
226	Empathy	It sounds like both the husband and the mother treat her the way she treats Annette.		228
227	You	"You're like Annette to your husband. And your mother."		231
228	Plaisance			229 230
229	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_blackcheck_empathy_annette"]	227 805
230	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_blackcheck_empathy_annette"]) == false	183
231	Plaisance	"Oh..." She nudges her glasses nervously. "Well. My mother was horrible, of course, absolutely perverse energies around that person, but my husband..." She shakes her head.		807
232	You	"Alright. I had something else in mind." (Conclude.)		814
233	Plaisance	The woman looks aloof, her features much softer. Occasionally she glances at her daughter's silhouette.		46
234	Plaisance			235 236
235	Plaisance		IsKimHere()	237
236	Plaisance		(IsKimHere()) == false	211
237	Kim Kitsuragi	"Yes, we've had quite enough fun here, right." The lieutenant taps his foot.		211
238	Shivers	Your head feels light and dizzy... a cold breeze caresses your flesh.		242
239	You	Shudder, let it pass.		80
240	You	What's going on?		241
241	Shivers	Monstrous buildings loom over Grand Couron. A cold wind howls in the empty halls of homes built upon delusions.		246
242	Plaisance			243 244
243	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_shivers_grand_couron"]	245
244	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_shivers_grand_couron"]) == false	80
245	None			240 239
246	You	Why?		247
247	Shivers	There is no life in Grand Couron. No one can afford to live there.		80
248	You	"Why not?"		68
249	You	"All the pressure has made Annette really anxious. You know she's been chewing her nails?"	Variable["plaza.annette_white_success_nervous"] == true and Variable["doomed.plais_annettehub_reached"] == true and Variable["XP.help_annette"] == false	222
250	Plaisance	Plaisance nods. "She's been too busy, helping me here, so she's studied at home this trimester. This is a temporary solution, of course."		812
251	None			183
252	Plaisance			253 254
253	Plaisance		IsKimHere() and Variable["reputation.kim"] >=4	258
254	Plaisance		(IsKimHere() and Variable["reputation.kim"] >=4) == false	347
255	Plaisance			256 257
256	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_drama_failure_once"]	347
257	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_drama_failure_once"]) == false	252
258	None			85 259
259	You	I don't want to say all that.		260
260	Drama	Yes, you do.		261 262
261	You	You're right. What could go wrong?		466
262	You	No. It's really stupid.		263
263	Plaisance			264 265
264	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_familyhub_reached"]	266
265	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_familyhub_reached"]) == false	267
266	None			233
267	None			124
268	Plaisance	"Oh my god, will you stop with the incessant yammering? It's too much." Her palm goes to her face. "If you wanted the key to the back door you could have just asked for it."		271 273
269	You	"Enough funny business. Will you just give us the key already?"		464
270	Plaisance	"Absolutely not!"		276
271	You	"Fine, I'll ask for it. Can we have the key?"		270
272	None			463 269 117
273	You	"But I don't want to ask for it, asking is beneath me."		274
274	Plaisance	"Oh? Well good for you, because you're not going to get it anyway!"		275
275	None			46
276	None			46
277	Plaisance	"Not this nonsense again. I already said no!"		351
278	You	"I detected psychic emanations from within and was compelled to investigate."		152
279	Plaisance	"What have you found?" She seems anxious. "And also, do buy the books. There may be teachings in them."		690
280	Plaisance			281 282
281	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_investigate_doomed_altgreet"]	279
282	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_investigate_doomed_altgreet"]) == false	77
283	Plaisance	"You've hurt yourself now! I told you not to mess around back there. What are you even trying to accomplish, you fool?!"		381 382 550 383
284	Plaisance	"Absolutely not." She is mortified. "It's more dangerous than I ever imagined. I definitely can't let you in now, we have to contain it."		477
285	You	"Enough of this mumbo-jumbo, I have a decomposing body rotting away as we speak. Just let me in!"		284
286	You	"The presence is real in this building. I have felt it. It lurks. It hungers. But I can bring peace."	Variable["doomed.plais_you_are_the_ghostbuster"] == true	310
287	You	"I had a few more questions about the curse..."	Variable["doomed.plais_doomed_hub_reached"] == true	288
288	Plaisance	"Okay, but please, only a few questions." She peers at the curtains. "You wouldn't want to disturb the spirits..."		132
289	You	"Why didn't you just tell me right away it's the curse?"		89
290	None			132
291	None			132
292	Plaisance	"There are numerous spells cast throughout the store. I had the books anointed with a different inducement spell, for example." She nods. "It's guaranteed to boost sales fifteen percent!"		559
293	Plaisance			294 295
294	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_familyhub_reached"]	296
295	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_familyhub_reached"]) == false	297
296	None			233
297	None			124
298	You	"Extreme violence. The wards only make them invite their ghost-families. And the Semenese want that because they're in league with the ghosts."		101
299	Plaisance	"What does that even mean?"		298
300	Drama	My liege! You know what this case calls for? A para-detective!		756
301	Plaisance	"You're right..." She is mortified. "It's worse than I imagined. We definitely have to contain it now!"		477
302	Drama	Yessss, this is your chance! This is your chance! Only a para-detective can solve this case.		759
303	None			46
304	Plaisance	"You're alive and well! Don't keep me waiting now. What's in there?" She's looking for the right expression. "In that dark sarcophagus?"		731
305	Plaisance	"Oh." Her disappointment is obvious. "What about?"		459
306	Drama	Tell her how ghasssstly it was! You know it's what she wantssss to hear...		142 143 691
307	Plaisance	"I knew it!" A tremor runs through her. "Oh, such horrors that have been thrust upon us..." She shakes her head.		144
308	You	"I have returned from the void. A para-detective from a long line of para-detectives."		311
309	You	"Ma'am, I came here to help. I've handled paranatural situations before."		310
310	Plaisance	"Are you sure?" She looks sceptical. "Don't think I haven't seen charlatans before..."		125 318 308
311	Plaisance	"You're no para-detective. You look nothing like one -- and you're clearly a drinker. Pardon me for being so blunt, but..."		816
312	You	"You see, it's necessary to drink the spirits in order to contact the void."		331
313	You	"I used to live on the shadowy isles... the wild wisemen taught me their rituals."	Variable["doomed.bookstore_curtains_inland_darkisles"] == true	333
314	You	"I admit, I've had my share of drinks, but only because mediation is so draining."		331
315	You	"Al Gul hails from beyond the veil, ma'am. Al Gul guides the way."	IsTHCPresent("apocalypse_cop")	331
316	You	Wait, what if I don't want to lie...		317
317	Drama	You're not lying -- you're giving her peace of mind. The meanssss are thus jusssstified.		309 286
318	You	"I know the Remote Viewers Division, they have taught me perception beyond this world."	Variable["tc.rvd"] == true and IsKimHere() == false	329
319	Plaisance			320 321
320	Plaisance		IsKimHere()	322
321	Plaisance		(IsKimHere()) == false	330
322	Kim Kitsuragi	The lieutenant keeps his usual stony calm. He silently picks out his notebook.		817
323	You	"Just ask my partner, Kim. He'll vouch for me."	IsKimHere()	324
324	Kim Kitsuragi	"Oh, uh..." the lieutenant mumbles in minor confusion. He has not been listening closely enough. You've put him on the spot.		473
325	Kim Kitsuragi	"Certainly so, ma'am. I can assure you my partner is eminent in this particular field."		335
326	You	"I am the Void-Revenant. I have the powers to de-bad all the bad energies."		327
327	Plaisance	"I should have realized... a pattern lies within the fabric. The hand of fate guides us, our meeting couldn't have been mere chance."		364
328	Plaisance	She shudders. "I'm not sure I can trust your claims -- honestly, you look like a bit of a drinker. I'm sorry for being so blunt, but..."		363
329	Plaisance	"No, it simply can't be!" She looks at you with some puzzlement. "How can I trust you? You're clearly a heavy drinker, don't get me wrong..."		363
330	None			314 312 315
331	Plaisance	"How do you... know all this?"		818
332	You	"Your wards brought me here in the first place. The Semenese blood also runs through me."	Variable["tc.wards_plais"] == true	334
333	Plaisance	"Oh my, I should have known! You do have that wild-man look. Our meeting couldn't have been mere chance!"		336
334	Plaisance	"You're part Semenese?! Oh, it means our meeting couldn't have been mere chance... the hand of fate guides us."		359
335	Plaisance	She shuffles nervously. "If you promise, good officer... then." She pauses. "You might be our last hope. Do you swear it?"		365 366
336	Plaisance	"But... I am not the only one at risk, I have to think of my daughter. You are certain you can help us, keep us safe? I can't allow any collateral damage to hit us."		337 323
337	You	"No problem whatsoever, your family is safe, the phantoms are no match for me."		335
338	You	Wait... That's it? I don't want to say that!		339
339	Drama	Stop being such a fussy prude! You can't convince her without liessssss.		340 341
340	You	Okay, I guess I'll give it a try: "Crime Bros." (Nod at Kim.) "We're called crime bros, my partner and I."		553
341	You	No, it's really stupid.		342
342	Plaisance			343 344
343	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_familyhub_reached"]	345
344	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_familyhub_reached"]) == false	346
345	None			233
346	None			124
347	Plaisance			348 349
348	Plaisance		IsKimHere()	350
349	Plaisance		(IsKimHere()) == false	94
350	None			86
351	None			46
352	Plaisance			353 354
353	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_said_shao_lie"]	277
354	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_said_shao_lie"]) == false	355
355	Plaisance	"Sir, I really don't have time for your jokes. The situation is very serious."		351
356	Plaisance			357 358
357	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_drama_failed_twice"]	467
358	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_drama_failed_twice"]) == false	96
359	Plaisance			360 361
360	Plaisance		IsTHCPresent("revacholian_nationhood")	362
361	Plaisance		(IsTHCPresent("revacholian_nationhood")) == false	336
362	Half Light	Blech! You deny your own Revacholian blood for the sake of a lie!		336
363	Electrochemistry	Hey now, hey. Hey! Hey. You need the booze to focus, alright?		319
364	Inland Empire	Perhaps you truly are the one to deliver this woman from the doom...		336
365	You	(A hand on your heart.) "On my honour."		564
366	You	"Actually, I'm not really feeling the vibe anymore... The psychic force has left me."		367
367	Plaisance	"Come now!" Her eyes light up. "Enough with your jokes, no backing down anymore. Do I have your word?"		365
368	You	These ideas are all worthless.		369
369	Drama	Thy sweet tongue drips not with honey today... yet, try thou must!		370
370	None			46
371	None			46
372	Plaisance			373 374
373	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_drama_failed_thrice"] or Variable["doomed.plais_drama_failure_counter"] >=2	468
374	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_drama_failed_thrice"] or Variable["doomed.plais_drama_failure_counter"] >=2) == false	356
375	None			16 376
376	You	Goddamnit, you're completely unhelpful.		377
377	Drama	'Tis a poor craftsman who blames his tools!		469
378	None			46
379	None			46
380	None			46
381	You	"Nothing... I'm just terribly clumsy sometimes, sorry." (Rub your aching forehead.)		384
382	You	"I thought it was obvious: I tried to smash through the door by using pure physical force."		384
383	You	"I'm trying to find a way to the fridge downstairs -- it's an urgent police matter."	Variable["doomed.plais_mentioned_fridge_in_main"] == true	384
384	Plaisance	"You're only making things worse! Stop it. Be compelled to look at the books." She fiddles with her pendant. "Go to them!"		460
385	Plaisance			386 387
386	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_altgreet_smash_failure"]	47
387	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_altgreet_smash_failure"]) == false	283
388	You	"Look, I've got this decomposing body I really need to put in a fridge down there."	Variable["doomed.plais_mentioned_fridge_in_main"] == true and Variable["doomed.fridge_corpse_in_fridge"] == false	389
389	Plaisance	"You fool! You've gone and unleashed unimaginable evil, all for the sake of a refrigerator!"		694
390	Plaisance	"I suppose... it's all over now?" Her shoulders slump, as if a heavy burden lies on them. "I guess there's no escape."		694
391	You	"It was the only way to get this investigation going."		97
392	You	"Well, I've looked around... I can tell you what I saw."		97
393	Plaisance			394 395
394	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_whitecheck_succeeded"]	396
395	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_whitecheck_succeeded"]) == false	121
396	Plaisance	"You... broke down the back door?" She looks sad and confused. "Why? I gave you the key."		398 399 400
397	Plaisance	"I hope you can find the solution quickly. The wards are broken, the passage has been opened..." She shudders. "Now tell me, what's back there?"		688
398	You	"Real men don't need keys."		397
399	You	"I'm not sure, I don't know what I was thinking."		397
400	You	"The door was giving me shit."		397
401	You	"Never mind, I had other questions."	Variable["doomed.plais_asked_doomed_question"] == true and Variable["doomed.plais_trigger_whitecheck"] == true	293
402	Plaisance			403 404
403	Plaisance		Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]	434
404	Plaisance		(Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]) == false	546
405	Plaisance	"Oh my god, things have gotten out of hand!" She unloads immediately: "I thought the psychic stuff was bad, but the crime... it's even worse. I haven't been able to come to work for three days, the shop has been locked. No sales, gang-bangers running around, shooting everyone. I know I shouldn't have bought a shop in this ghetto."		437 438 439
406	Plaisance	"In the meantime, do buy the books. As many as you can. They won't be here for much longer." Determination shines in her eyes. "Is there anything else I can help you with?"		407
407	None			46
408	None
409	Inland Empire	A golden pendant hangs around the woman's neck, in the shape of what looks like a tiny fish head trapped in amber.		45
410	You	"A curious pendant you're wearing." (Narrow your eyes mysteriously.)	Variable["doomed.plais_inland_sees_pendant"] == true	411
411	Plaisance	"Oh yes, helps to have an anchor in these times." She clutches the pendant and narrows her eyes as well.		84
412	Plaisance	"One has to earn one's success, even if one is a police officer. Handouts are nothing but manipulation, all they do is make you dependent."		413
413	Rhetoric	Certainly there are good things to be said about dependence.		418
414	You	"It would forge ties between us working people -- good practice for fighting our common enemy."		421
415	You	"You misunderstand me. I'm a powerful feudal lord. I demand tribute. This is about traditions."		422
416	You	"Damn, you're right. What kind of a business relationship would that kick-start?"		424
417	You	"Excuse me, I don't even know why I said that. A lapse of professionalism that does not represent my values."		431
418	Plaisance			419 420
419	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_rhetoric_options"]	414 415 416 417
420	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_rhetoric_options"]) == false	744
421	Plaisance	"Now hey there." She raises her finger. "Sounds like someone isn't taking responsibility for the energy they bring into this space..."		425
422	Plaisance	"Now hey there." She raises her finger. "Sounds like someone isn't taking responsibility for the energy they bring into this space..."		426
423	None			55
424	Plaisance	"Exactly. In this kind of a business relationship I could come and critique your work any time. I could demand things from you, limiting your creative freedom."		427
425	Plaisance	"Fighting, enemy... my philosophy is everyone just getting along."		423
426	Plaisance	"Tribute, power... these are not the traditions we're used to in this part of the world."		423
427	Plaisance			428 429
428	Plaisance		IsKimHere()	430
429	Plaisance		(IsKimHere()) == false	423
430	Kim Kitsuragi	"We wouldn't want that."		423
431	Plaisance	"Oh my. Of course." She looks at you and adds, "What a man."		432
432	Electrochemistry	She's energetically impressed with you and your values. This is sincere. She's the kind of person who believes in telling a man that he's quite the man while he's being very manly.		423
433	Plaisance	"It's always nice to see you here. You bring good energy."		441
434	Plaisance			435 436
435	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_altgreet_post_tribunal"]	433
436	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_altgreet_post_tribunal"]) == false	405
437	You	"Hey, I'm the one who got shot here. In the leg... and in the shoulder!"	Variable["plaza.tribunal_shoulder_wound_suffered"] == true	442
438	You	"Uh... I'm the one who got shot here, ma'am."		443
439	You	Say nothing, stare at her.		440
440	Plaisance	"And you... oh my god, just look at you! It looks like even the police can't take care of all this. Someone should do something about this." She rubs her pendant between two fingers, thinking.		444
441	None			46
442	Plaisance	"Oh my god, even the police can't take care of all this. Just look at you! You're a wreck. Someone should do something about this." She rubs her pendant between two fingers, thinking.		444
443	Plaisance	"Oh my god, even the police can't take care of all this... just look at that limp! Someone should do something about this." She rubs her pendant between two fingers, thinking.		444
444	Plaisance	"Maybe... I should close the bookstore and open a psychic studio! Yes!" She nods to herself. "It makes sense. Crime is the sixth element, you see. The darkest element."		445
445	Plaisance	"I could teach people to protect themselves against bad energies and to fight crime."		446 447 448
446	You	(Nod.) "Sounds like a plan. Life must go on, after all."		452
447	You	"Honestly, I'm not sure what to think of it."		450
448	You	"A 'psychic studio'? This is even worse than a bookstore in Martinaise..."		449
449	Plaisance	"No need to be modest, good officer. You've convinced me -- it is a great idea! Thank you for the inspiration."		406
450	Plaisance	"No, no... you're right, officer! You've convinced me -- it is a great idea! Thank you for the inspiration."		406
451	Plaisance	"Exactly. It's a brilliant idea. Thank you, officer! I'm going to start drawing up business plans right away."		406
452	Plaisance			453 454
453	Plaisance		IsKimHere()	455
454	Plaisance		(IsKimHere()) == false	451
455	Kim Kitsuragi	"Yes, what Martinaise really needs is more vigilantes roaming the streets."		451
456	You	"You have to let me to the cellar. There's something I desperately need from there."	(Variable["doomed.plais_angered"] or Variable["doomed.plais_curtains_fiddled_not_opened"]) and Variable["doomed.plais_mentioned_fridge_in_main"] and IsTaskActive("TASK.get_filament_from_fridge") and Variable["XP.got_into_doomed_commercial_area"] == false and Variable["TASK.doomed_investigation"] == false and Variable["tc.doomed_commercial_area"] == true and Variable["doomed.plais_doomed_hub_reached"] == true	457
457	Plaisance	"Who, what? I don't understand what you're talking about. I can't, in good conscience, risk releasing the bane of doom upon all because you need something from the cellar."		713
458	Plaisance	"In fact," she pauses to think, "It's odd how many of these troubles started with her departure. How do I know she's not behind the curse?! We definitely have to contain it now."		760
459	None			46
460	None			46
461	You	"Have you ever thought about a sale? Maybe this could lure in some customers."		462
462	Plaisance	"Discount my wares?! I can see, sir, that you don't value books very highly."		626
463	You	"That's right, and all you have to do is give us the key to the back door."		464
464	Plaisance	"Is that what you've been after this whole time? You want the key to the back door?"		465
465	You	"Yes! The key! Can we have it?"		270
466	Drama	Attaboy.		85
467	Drama	Alright -- Take two!		94
468	Drama	You know, maybe this time you should just be upfront with her?		375
469	Savoir Faire	Why are you bothering with this tiresome woman -- just open the curtains while she's distracted!		378
470	You	"Uh, this Dick Mullen book fell apart before I got to the end. Do you have another copy?" (Show her the item.)	Variable["inventory.mullen_ripped"] and Variable["inventory.mullen_orb_afterthought_no_avail_done"] == false	471
471	Plaisance	"Oh, I'm very sorry, sir. Some of these old paperbacks just don't have the durability. I would be happy to sell you another one, but unfortunately it's the last copy we had in stock."		866
472	None			46
473	Plaisance			474 475
474	Plaisance		Variable["reputation.kim"] > 1	325
475	Plaisance		(Variable["reputation.kim"] > 1) == false	476
476	Kim Kitsuragi	"I can assure you, he is... a police officer. Very... knowledgeable."		335
477	Plaisance			478 479
478	Plaisance		Variable["tc.rvd"] == true or IsTHCPresent("remote_viewer")	480
479	Plaisance		(Variable["tc.rvd"] == true or IsTHCPresent("remote_viewer")) == false	302
480	Drama	Yessss, this is your chance! Only a remote viewer can solve this case.		759
481	You	"Plaisance, I have something to tell you... I've found the actual source of doom."	IsTaskActive("TASK.tell_plaisance_of_actual_source")--[[ Variable[ ]]	483
482	Plaisance	"What do you mean the actual source?" She clutches her pendant anxiously. "I thought this issue was resolved!"		921
483	Plaisance			484 485
484	Plaisance		Variable["TASK.doomed_investigation_done"]	897
485	Plaisance		(Variable["TASK.doomed_investigation_done"]) == false	486
486	Plaisance	"Yes? What news do you bring?" Her fingers grasp tightly at her pendant.		921
487	You	"I'm afraid all I can tell you is this -- you must leave Martinaise immediately. It's too dangerous to stay."		488
488	Plaisance	"Leave?" She blinks twice, mulling over your words. Then: "Officer, I must insist that you tell me what you've uncovered! I can't just leave everything on a whim..."		882
489	Plaisance	"A... a what?"		916
490	You	"A tiny hole... in reality. It may be connected with pale, an origin point of sorts. It would explain why historically so many things have ended in failure here in Martinaise."		878
491	Plaisance	"But... but... that's not in any of the ancient texts! How am I supposed to protect my bookstore from that?!"		918
492	You	"You can protect it with hope, by refusing to give up. That's what people have done in the past -- by building a church, a place of worship around this thing."		889
493	You	"You can't protect it -- not against pale. Close up the shop and try to get as far away from this thing as possible."		495
494	You	"You'll have to find your own answer. I've spent too long on this quest as it is."		497
495	Plaisance	"Close... the shop? But it's all I have! No, there must be a way..."		883
496	Plaisance	"You're right, officer. I can't just leave everything -- after all this work! This little bookstore has become the cornerstore of our neighbourhood -- I can't just jump the ship and leave."		892
497	Plaisance	"Yes, you've certainly done your part. I've come so far... I can't give up now..."		883
498	Plaisance	"Thank you for your help, in any case. You're welcome back here anytime."		499
499	None			46
500	You	"Why are you so uptight about those curtains? I just want to know what's on the other side."	Variable["doomed.plais_curtains_fiddled_not_opened"] == true and Variable["doomed.bookstore_curtains_opened"] == false and Variable["doomed.plais_doomed_hub_reached"] == false	501
501	Plaisance	"I already told you, it's just a storage room for employees! I don't understand why it's so important to you..."		524
502	You	"If it's just a storage room then why does it have a Semenese ward protecting it?"	Variable["tc.wards_plais"] == true	505
503	You	"If it's just a storage room then why do you have that strange trinket on the curtains?"	Variable["doomed.bookstore_curtains_looked_at_details"] == true and Variable["tc.wards_plais"] == false	505
504	You	"It's not just a storage room, I already looked... There's another door behind the curtains."	Variable["doomed.bookstore_backdoor_seen"] == true and Variable["doomed.plais_altgreet_fiddle"] == false	510
505	Plaisance	"It's just for decoration!" She wavers under your gaze, mouth pressed into a tight-lipped smile... then something breaks:		514
506	Plaisance	"Okay... fine! It's because this place is cursed, just like everyone said! They don't call it the Doomed Commercial Area for nothing!"		536
507	Composure	She's so tense it's a miracle she hasn't snapped in half yet.		520 523 502 503 504 539 522 518
508	Plaisance	"Okay... fine! It's because this place is cursed, just like Annette said! They don't call it the Doomed Commercial Area for nothing!"		536
509	Drama	She recites it like it's a poem, or like she's playing a role she's grown tired of.		507
510	Plaisance	"What-did-you-do?!" she demands in a single breath, hand clasped around the pendant. "You looked?"		511 512 513
511	You	"Yes, when you weren't paying attention."		527
512	You	"It's not like I ripped the curtains open or anything, it was just a little peek..."		527
513	You	"No, you misunderstood me -- I didn't 'look' with my 'eyes', I used my inner vision to 'get a read' on the Darkness... metaphysically."		531
514	Plaisance			515 516
515	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_told_her_annette_mentioned_curse"]	508
516	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_told_her_annette_mentioned_curse"]) == false	506
517	Plaisance	"The Darkness..." She closes her eyes and nods. "It must be real then... This place is cursed, just like Annette said. They don't call it the Doomed Commercial Area just for nothing!"		535
518	You	"If it's just a storage room then it wouldn't hurt if I just peeked inside..."	Variable["plaza.annette_heard_of_doomed"] == false	519
519	Plaisance	"No!" She wavers under your gaze, mouth pressed into a tight-lipped frown... then she breaks down:		514
520	You	"Why are you still talking about books? Are you trying to put a spell on me?"	Variable["doomed.plais_drama_books_spell"] == true	521
521	Plaisance	"A spell! As if!" She snorts. "This place doesn't need any spells or hoo-doo mumbo-jumbo, this place has wonderful energy!" She wavers under your gaze, mouth pressed into a tight-lipped smile... then something breaks:		514
522	You	"If it's just a storage room then it wouldn't hurt if I just peeked inside... It's not like it's cursed, right?"	Variable["plaza.annette_heard_of_doomed"] == true	519
523	You	"If it's just a storage room then why are you so tense?"	Variable["doomed.plais_blackcheck_composure_tense"] == true	525
524	Plaisance	"Just let it go, officer! Go buy some god damn books, you're supposed to be... drawn to the books!"		509
525	Plaisance	"I'm not tense, I'm just..." She wavers under your gaze, mouth pressed into a tight-lipped frown... then something breaks:		514
526	Plaisance	"You looked, you let the spirits in!" she shouts, her face getting red. "We are all doomed now, this place is cursed, just like Annette said. They don't call it the Doomed Commercial Area just for nothing!"		536
527	Plaisance			528 529
528	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_told_her_annette_mentioned_curse"]	526
529	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_told_her_annette_mentioned_curse"]) == false	530
530	Plaisance	"You looked, you let the spirits in!" Her face is getting red. "We are all doomed now, this place is cursed, just like everyone said. They don't call it the Doomed Commercial Area just for nothing!"		536
531	Plaisance			532 533
532	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_told_her_annette_mentioned_curse"]	517
533	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_told_her_annette_mentioned_curse"]) == false	534
534	Plaisance	"And you saw a door?" She closes her eyes. "It must be real then... This place is cursed, just like everyone said. They don't call it the Doomed Commercial Area just for nothing!"		535
535	Plaisance	"I'm not sure whether I want to know what else the spirits have told you in your visions..." She shudders and starts mumbling something to her pendant.		537
536	Plaisance	"Are you happy now, officer? Happy that you've ruined everything?" She closes her eyes and starts mumbling something to her pendant.		537
537	Perception (Hearing)	"Host of Hosts," she prays, "guard me and my honest business venture from the curse that lurks behind the curtains..."		753
538	None			46
539	You	"It's not just a storage room, I already saw that... There's another door behind the curtains."	Variable["doomed.plais_altgreet_fiddle"] == true	543
540	Plaisance			541 542
541	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_told_her_annette_mentioned_curse"]	545
542	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_told_her_annette_mentioned_curse"]) == false	544
543	Plaisance	"Of course it's not just a storage room!" she suddenly shouts, her face getting red. "But what does it matter now, you already let the spirits in... We are all doomed now."		540
544	Plaisance	"It's just like everyone said, this place is cursed. They don't call it the Doomed Commercial Area just for nothing." She closes her eyes, visibly defeated, and starts mumbling something to her pendant.		537
545	Plaisance	"It's just like Annette said, this place is cursed. They don't call it the Doomed Commercial Area just for nothing." She closes her eyes, visibly defeated, and starts mumbling something to her pendant.		537
546	Plaisance			547 548
547	Plaisance		Variable["TASK.doomed_investigation_done"]	549
548	Plaisance		(Variable["TASK.doomed_investigation_done"]) == false	280
549	None			785
550	You	"I need to know what secrets lie behind the door... It's part of a spiritual quest."		384
551	Plaisance	"No?" The storekeeper has crossed her arms.		554
552	You	"Crime bros." (Nod at Kim.) "We're called crime bros, my partner and I."		553
553	Plaisance	"You're called... what?" She peers at you over her glasses. "What is this, a joke, mister policeman? Do you commit crimes together or what?"		556
554	Kim Kitsuragi	The lieutenant looks at you, waiting to see where this is going.		555
555	Drama	You've got this. Just go with it, this is elegant.		552 338
556	Kim Kitsuragi	He turns away, but not before you can see a small hint of a smile -- he's struggling to not crack up.		769
557	You	"Uh... Sorry, this came out wrong again."		352
558	You	"No, not like this, we're called crime bros because we like to solve crimes... as brothers in arms!"		352
559	Rhetoric	Desert pygmy shamans...? That sounds like a rather questionable way to describe a group of people.		612
560	Inland Empire	Didn't... didn't that curtain just move?!		592 593 594
561	You	"Strange... I feel unwanted too. What does it mean?"		562
562	Plaisance	"Truly so?" Her eyes narrow, as she tries to get a read on your energy. "Perhaps the dark energies are leeching off you? You shouldn't stay in the store too long, it may be dangerous."		563
563	None			132
564	Plaisance	"Thank you, sir." A timid sigh of relief, followed by a cautious smile. "There's one more thing I haven't told you about yet... the Entity."		776
565	You	"The Entity?"		568
566	You	"Of course, the Entity..." (Close your eyes.) "For I have sensed its presence."		567
567	Plaisance	"You have?" She gasps. "The Entity takes the form of a woman, a witch probably. I've suspected that she must be connected to the curse ever since I first saw her. Did you know that she lives inside the chimney?"		569
568	Plaisance	"Yes, a malignant Entity that lives inside the chimney... it takes the form of a woman. A witch, most likely. She or it must be connected to the curse somehow."		569
569	None			570 571
570	You	"Chimneys aren't big enough for that."		572
571	You	"Chimney... the passage between heaven and hell, of course..."		574
572	Plaisance	"No, this chimney is part of the building's central furnace and it's enormous. She has barricaded herself behind some metal security curtains... God knows what she's doing there."		573
573	Plaisance	"Some unnatural magic, I assume." She shivers. "You should go find the Entity and ask what happened to all the companies in the building. What is the source of this curse? Here's the key to the warded door behind the curtains, take it."		575
574	Plaisance	"Yes, that chimney is part of the building's central furnace and it's enormous. She has barricaded herself behind some metal security curtains... God knows what she's doing there."		573
575	Plaisance	"Oh and... please, do return to me after you've looked around. I'm quite... anxious to know what she has to say about the curse. What you discover in there..."		774
576	None			46
577	You	"The Entity? No, I don't think so."		581
578	You	"Of course, the Entity..." (Close your eyes.) "I didn't see her, but I sensed her presence."		579
579	Plaisance	"You did?" She gasps. "Then it has be true... I've suspected that this woman-shaped energy must be connected to the curse ever since I first saw her. Did you see that she lives inside the chimney?"		582
580	Plaisance	"No, this chimney is part of the building's central furnace and it's enormous. She has barricaded herself behind some metal security curtains... God knows what she's doing there."		587
581	Plaisance	"Yes, the malignant Entity that lives inside the chimney... It takes the shape of a woman, a witch probably. I've suspected that she knows more about the curse than she lets on ever since I first saw her."		582
582	None			589 876 585 586
583	Plaisance	"Yes, that chimney is part of the building's central furnace and it's enormous. She has barricaded herself behind some metal security curtains... God knows what she's doing there."		587
584	Plaisance	"But... before we go on... did you encounter the malignant Entity?" Her eyes narrow, as she whispers the name.		710
585	You	"Chimneys aren't big enough for anyone to live there."		580
586	You	"Chimney... the passage between heaven and hell, of course. It all makes sense now!"		583
587	Plaisance	"Some unnatural magic, I assume." She shivers. "You should go find the Entity and ask what happened to all the companies in the building. And do return to me after you've talked to it. I'm quite anxious to know what she has to say about the curse."		867
588	Plaisance	"Yes, I've heard that it's enormous. She has barricaded herself behind some metal security curtains upstairs... God knows what she's doing there."		587
589	You	"You mean the chimney that's part of the central furnace?"	Variable["doomed.seen_furnace"] == true	588
590	Plaisance	A shiver runs through the woman, as she looks around the dimly lit store. "The curse... is so much worse than you could imagine. It's a disease, eating at the very foundation."		591
591	Plaisance	Her voice drops to a whisper: "It's the curse of financial distress. Of ruin -- and bankruptcy." She peers at the curtains again...		560
592	You	"Okay. I'm a little confused. What does that mean?"		598
593	You	"Ah! Annette mentioned that the previous tenants have experienced some financial troubles."	Variable["plaza.annette_heard_of_doomed"] == true	597
594	You	"Wait, that's it? I was hoping for something more... paranatural."		595
595	Plaisance	"But officer, there's nothing natural about entire companies declaring bankruptcy! I'm talking about caco-daemons feeding off bad business practices and disappointing income statements!"		596
596	Plaisance	"There's something wrong with this building, I can tell you. Ever since I arrived, I've sensed an eerie lingering presence -- as if I was unwanted here."		734
597	Plaisance	"It's not just that, officer, we're dealing with something supra-natural here. It's the caco-daemons feeding off bad business practices and disappointing income statements!"		596
598	Plaisance	"Everyone knows that all the previous companies in this building have sooner or later declared bankruptcy. And their malicious spirits are still here, feeding off bad business practices and disappointing income statements!"		596
599	You	"Have you sought help from anyone?"		600
600	Plaisance	"Yes, I've contacted numerous parapsychologists and even a pair of Semenese mediators -- they provided me with the wards." She nods at the strange cage-like trinket on the curtains.		601
601	Plaisance	"The wards help to keep the doom at bay and protect us against the darkness that lies further in the building. Even though now I fear... it's not enough."		602
602	None			132
603	You	"What about the wards on the back door? Are these Semenese as well?"	Variable["doomed.plais_asked_has_she_sought_help_for_the_curse"] == true and (Variable["doomed.bookstore_backdoor_seen"] == true or Variable["doomed.bookstore_backdoor_greeting_done"] == true)	604
604	Plaisance	"Yes, the Semenese are very crafty and their wards are extremely powerful. Lesser wards simply won't do here."		740
605	You	"And what's behind that door if I may ask?"		606
606	Plaisance	"Failure... so much more failure!" She turns away from you, shaking her head.		607
607	None			132
608	You	"I heard that the Union has squeezed out all the local business to fund their strike... How is your store still up and running?"	Variable["tc.union_bankruptcy"] == true and Variable["doomed.plais_asked_doomed_question"] == true	609
609	Plaisance	She fingers the pendant around her neck, thinking. "It must be these very spells and wards of protection that keep me safe from all the ill and wicked deeds."		610
610	None			132
611	Plaisance	"Most certainly not! I'm not letting you open the gates of hell. In fact, I don't want anyone who isn't familiar with the psychic arts involved in this mess. Stay away. Leave the spirits be, so they can return to their slumber."		300
612	Logic	Doesn't seem like the spell is working... There are no customers around except you.		615
613	None			618 614
614	You	"Honestly, it seems like this pendant thing is a scam. You could be doing so much more."		75
615	Plaisance			616 617
616	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_blackcheck_savoir_bookstore"]	613
617	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_blackcheck_savoir_bookstore"]) == false	291
618	You	"There are hardly any customers in the store. Do you think it's really working?"		75
619	You	"I'm only trying to help... What about some neon signs and blinking lights?"		621
620	None			132
621	Plaisance	"Sir, this is a bookstore, not a stripclub. No one would take us seriously if we put up some horrendous neon lights."		626
622	You	"You could try to be friendlier with the customers."		627
623	You	"Maybe you should try to reconceptualize your business... Martinaise doesn't look like the best place for a bookshop."		624
624	Plaisance	She stands silent for a second, before exhaling sharply. "You're right. A bookstore wasn't even my original plan, I actually wanted to sell esoteric paraphernalia to help to balance out this neighbourhood's dark energies."		628 629
625	Plaisance	"My husband suggested otherwise. He said it's less... stupid. More appropriate. Cultured and all that."		631
626	Plaisance	"Besides, this would only tempt the phantoms of doom... They can sense the desperation, you know."		620
627	Plaisance	"My voice is trained to perfection by true sales professionals, good sir! I paid good money for those courses."		633
628	You	"Great idea. What happened?"		625
629	You	"I'm not sure that a trinket shop is a better idea for business."		630
630	Plaisance	"Well, my husband would definitely agree with you." Her mouth has become a single tight line. "He's the one who suggested selling books. Less... stupid, he said. More cultured."		631
631	Plaisance	"But being cultured doesn't offer any protection against the curse, does it?" She looks around the dusty store. "Maybe I shouldn't have listened to him after all..."		632
632	None			132
633	Plaisance	"Too much money, even..." She looks around the dusty store. "Perhaps I should have bought some wards instead."		620
634	You	"I talked to the Entity you told me about. Her name is Neha and she's a novelty dicemaker."	IsTaskActive("TASK.report_back_to_plaisance_subtask")--[[ Variable[ ]]	635
635	Plaisance	"A novelty dicemaker?" Her eyes widen. "Well, spit it out! Why does she need the dice -- for some kind of sorcery? Sometimes they use the ankle bones of sheep..."		636 637 638
636	You	"She's not a sorceress -- or some 'malicious Entity'. She's a businesswoman, like you."		639
637	You	"No, ma'am. I have felt her aura. She is not the one to blame for this curse."		639
638	You	"She may be involved, but I don't have a way to question the malignant Entity further."		830
639	Plaisance	She looks perplexed. "I don't understand. If it's not her, then where is the source of the Doom? How did she explain the curse?"		640
640	Endurance	Before you say anything, ask yourself. Is the woman really able to withstand the truth?		823
641	You	"She says there is no curse, because there are too many inconsistencies."		645
642	None			641 643 656 655 832
643	You	"She said it's just capitalism. Bankruptcy is a quirk of our economic system."	Variable["doomed.dicemaker_told_all_about_the_source"] == true	644
644	Plaisance	"Wait, WHAT?" Her entire face goes white as a skull. "The entire economic system is cursed?!"		647
645	Plaisance	The woman scoffs at you with an audible snort. "Too many inconsistencies? What kind of talk is that?"		678
646	Plaisance	"I understand what's going on here. You went in there, rummaged around -- and accomplished nothing. And now you're telling me these intellectual things to cover up for it."		859
647	Plaisance			648 649
648	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_suggestion_truth"]	651
649	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_suggestion_truth"]) == false	831
650	You	"It's true. We live in a precarious world, nothing ever turns out right. You need to get used to chaos." (Proceed.)		653
651	Endurance	This woman's not healthy enough to withstand this level of stress.		654
652	You	"What I meant was... I found the source of the doom. Forget about the economy thing." (Back off.)		679
653	Plaisance	"Precarious world? Economy?" She looks down at the pendant in her trembling hands...		646
654	None			683 857 650 652
655	You	"Honestly, I don't have an answer yet. There are still leads to be followed, like that strange radiocomputer-thing..."	Variable["doomed.seen_radiocomputer"]	672
656	You	(Lie.) "The source is in the taxidermist's shop. He became involved in arts darker than taxidermy and brought the void spirits down upon this place."	Variable["doomed.seen_taxidermy"]	657
657	Plaisance	"Oh! How horrid. I knew something wasn't right about that place..."		667
658	You	"Yes. I performed the ancient Semenese dispelling rites. This commercial area is doomed no more."	Variable["doomed.bookstore_curtains_inland_darkisles"] == true or Variable["doomed.bookstore_curtains_ency_darkisles"] == true	669
659	You	"Yeah, I de-spooked it. The curse is definitely gone."		666
660	You	"Yes. I utilized the secret methods of the Remote Viewers Division."	Variable["tc.rvd"] == true or IsTHCPresent("remote_viewer")	664
661	You	"Yes. I called upon the spirit of Guillaume le Million to banish the curse in a flash of disco brilliance."	Variable["tc.guillaume"] or IsTHCPresent("guillaume_le_million")	662
662	Plaisance	"Guillaume le Million? The singer who made that awful face? Well... I do see the resemblance..." She looks at you with sudden admiration.		663
663	Plaisance	"All that matters is that the energies are retreating. I can already feel the curse lifting! It will be a long time until we're fully free of it, of course. But still..."		668
664	Plaisance	The woman nods. "I understand that you can't divulge official secrets, officer. But know that I appreciate the efforts of your department." She looks at you with sudden admiration.		663
665	None			46
666	Plaisance	"What does that mean? Are you certain... Oh, but who am I to question your methods?" She looks at you with sudden admiration.		663
667	Plaisance	"Tell me: Did you find a way to break the curse?"		680
668	Plaisance	"Thank you, officer. Truly. You've brought a better psychoemanation to this humble bookstore and that's no small achievement."		850
669	Plaisance	"Of course. I trust my Semenese wards and charms kept you safe while you performed the ancient rites..." She looks at you with sudden admiration.		663
670	You	"As I said, she's a novelty dicemaker. Her business has been up and running for a long time now."		677
671	You	"First, you're one of those inconsistencies."		676
672	Plaisance	"You're telling me that you went in there and didn't find out anything about the curse?!" She looks disappointed.		673
673	Plaisance	"Of course, I should have known better than to put my hopes on a man like you... You're no Semenese ghostwhisperer, you're an alcoholic!"		675
674	None			865
675	Plaisance	"The investigation's over. I don't want you going in there anymore, you're only angering the psychic weather in here. Now, if you're not going to buy anything..." She turns to face the door, waiting for potential customers.		844
676	Plaisance	"I am not doing as well as it looks like I am..." She grasps her pendant. "I only have my Semenese wards to thank for the protection they provide."		670
677	Plaisance	"Yes, because her business consists of the psychic leech that's been feeding the curse!" Red blotches appear on her skin.		681
678	Rhetoric	Good luck persuading her. Some people can rationalize anything.		671 670
679	Plaisance	"You found a way to fix our entire economic system...?" She peers at you suspiciously. "Or are you talking about the building?"		682
680	None			660 658 661 659 685
681	Plaisance	"I see that you've fallen for her manipulation, detective. The investigation is over. I just hope that you haven't made anything worse by going in there."		862
682	None			680
683	You	"I'm afraid that only world revolution can help you." (Proceed.)		684
684	Plaisance	"Another revolution?" She looks down at the pendant in her trembling hands, she collects herself.		646
685	You	"I'm afraid that I can only identify the source, but you have to call some other experts to lift the curse."		686
686	Plaisance	"Oh, I see..." She looks at her pendant, then back to you. "I guess it's time to visit Boogie Street again."		687
687	Plaisance	"I'm sure that I'll find someone who can help me get rid of the doom that still remains in this house... Things are improving, I can feel it." She nods.		668
688	None			46
689	None			46
690	None			46
691	You	"I am in no position to give out personal opinions."		692
692	Plaisance	"Please, do tell! Did anything survive? Have you located the... Entity?"		819
693	You	"What are you talking about? It's just a door."		697
694	Plaisance			695 696
695	Plaisance		Variable["tc.doomed_commercial_area"]	698
696	Plaisance		(Variable["tc.doomed_commercial_area"]) == false	693
697	Plaisance	"Just a door?! This place is cursed, detective! They don't call it the Doomed Commercial Area for nothing -- just look at the sheer amount of companies that have failed in this house!"		700
698	None			392 391
699	Perception (Hearing)	"Host Almighty," she prays, "guard me and my honest business venture from the curse that lurks behind the door, blessed be your name..."		702 701 703
700	Plaisance	"I hope you're happy now, happy that you've ruined everything... Now that you've broken the door the curse is coming to get me as well." She closes her eyes and starts mumbling something to her pendant.		699
701	You	"Cursed? But I thought the curse wasn't real."	Variable["plaza.annette_heard_of_doomed"] == true	708
702	You	"Oh, sorry, I didn't know about the curse."		704
703	You	"Cursed? But curses aren't real, ma'am."	Variable["plaza.annette_heard_of_doomed"] == false	705
704	Plaisance	"Of course you didn't, you're nothing but a policeman." She shrugs, visibly dejected.		709
705	Plaisance	"Of course you would think that, you're nothing but a policeman." She shrugs, visibly dejected.		709
706	Composure	Her façade has dropped. Now you see the curiosity behind the fear.		707
707	Plaisance	"But... before we go on, tell me... did you encounter the malignant Entity?" Her eyes narrow, as she whispers the name.		711
708	Plaisance	"Of course you did, you're nothing but a policeman." She shrugs, visibly dejected.		709
709	Plaisance	"Alright, you know what? I'm willing to let you investigate the Doomed Commercial Area. We are set on the path... there's little else to do."		706
710	None			577 578
711	None			710
712	You	"Never mind, I had other questions."	Variable["doomed.plais_asked_doomed_question"] == true and Variable["TASK.doomed_investigation"] == true and Variable["doomed.plais_trigger_whitecheck"] == false	293
713	You	"It's not just something from the cellar, I'm doing it for your previous neighbour -- Soona Luukanen-Kilde."		714
714	Plaisance	"Oh, you mean that girl with those bizarre machines? Hmpf! I recall her now... her energetic presence was off, very off. She kept rambling something about her memory being lost..."		715
715	Logic	Her filament memory.		458
716	Plaisance			717 718
717	Plaisance		IsTaskActive("TASK.doomed_investigation")--[[ Variable[ ]]	498
718	Plaisance		(IsTaskActive("TASK.doomed_investigation")--[[ Variable[ ]]) == false	719
719	Plaisance	"Thank you for your help, in any case. You're welcome back here anytime."		499
720	You	"I'm looking for a book about cockatoos."	IsTaskActive("TASK.find_your_heraldic_bird") and CheckItem("book_cockatoo") == false--[[ Variable[ ]]	721
721	Plaisance	"A book about cockatoos? There should be one upstairs, right next to the shelf of biographies."		722
722	None			46
723	You	"Farewell for now, book peddler!" [Leave.]
724	You	"I was told that there's a huge fridge in the building's cellar. Can you lead me there?"	(IsTaskActive("TASK.go_see_the_fridge") or IsTaskActive("TASK.get_filament_from_fridge")) and Variable["XP.got_into_doomed_commercial_area"] == false and Variable["TASK.doomed_investigation"] == false and Variable["doomed.plais_mentioned_fridge_in_main"] == false	725
725	Plaisance	"A fridge?" She fidgets with her pendant. "No, I don't know anything about a fridge. Aren't you interested in books?" She nods at the bookshelves.		726
726	Drama	For whatever reason she's lying to you about the fridge. Seems like you have to find your own way to the cellar.		727
727	None			46
728	You	"It doesn't matter. Now, tell me something else..."		729
729	Plaisance	"Hmpf!" She seems disappointed, like a kid who's been told no. "And what else can I do for you?"		730
730	None			46
731	Plaisance			732 733
732	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.seen_gym"] or Variable["doomed.seen_safety_curtains"] or Variable["doomed.seen_radiocomputer"] or Variable["doomed.seen_revachol_ice_city"] or Variable["doomed.seen_taxidermy"] or Variable["doomed.seen_windows"] or Variable["doomed.seen_orlandos"] or Variable["doomed.seen_skis"] or Variable["doomed.seen_mannequin_atelier"] or Variable["doomed.seen_blades"]	139
733	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.seen_gym"] or Variable["doomed.seen_safety_curtains"] or Variable["doomed.seen_radiocomputer"] or Variable["doomed.seen_revachol_ice_city"] or Variable["doomed.seen_taxidermy"] or Variable["doomed.seen_windows"] or Variable["doomed.seen_orlandos"] or Variable["doomed.seen_skis"] or Variable["doomed.seen_mannequin_atelier"] or Variable["doomed.seen_blades"]) == false	141
734	Empathy	Sounds familiar.		735
735	Plaisance			736 737
736	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_inland_unwanted"]	561 738
737	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_inland_unwanted"]) == false	563
738	You	Don't mention it.		739
739	Plaisance	She nudges her glasses, anxious and tense.		563
740	Plaisance			741 742
741	Plaisance		Variable["XP.got_into_doomed_commercial_area"]	607
742	Plaisance		(Variable["XP.got_into_doomed_commercial_area"]) == false	605
743	You	"You're right, the curse is worse than ever -- that's why you need to let me in there to investigate."		301
744	Authority	What is this insolence? She misunderstood.		745
745	Plaisance			746 747
746	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_rhetoric_options"]	415 749
747	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_rhetoric_options"]) == false	748
748	Physical Instrument	Son, you got destroyed there. What an idiot you are...		751
749	You	No, that's not me.		750
750	Authority	Of course. No one puts words in your mouth.		423
751	None			55
752	Empathy	Doesn't feel like it's thriving. Feels ghostly.		538
753	Suggestion	Take it easy. You've broken her resistance. Pushing her further will gain nothing.		132
754	Physical Instrument	Such wraiths may prove a formidable enemy. Suit up.		290
755	Inland Empire	Psychic arts? Sounds right down our alley.		761
756	Plaisance			757 758
757	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plaisance_drama_lie_arts"]	761
758	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plaisance_drama_lie_arts"]) == false	755
759	Suggestion	This definitely softened her up.		303
760	None			46
761	Plaisance			762 763
762	Plaisance		IsTaskActive("TASK.go_see_the_fridge")--[[ Variable[ ]]	764
763	Plaisance		(IsTaskActive("TASK.go_see_the_fridge")--[[ Variable[ ]]) == false	123
764	Suggestion	Tell her there's a dead body involved. That will make it easier.		766
765	Reaction Speed	Wait, mention the dead body! People hate those.		123
766	Plaisance			767 768
767	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plaisance_sugg_tell_dead_body"]	765
768	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plaisance_sugg_tell_dead_body"]) == false	123
769	Rhetoric	Technically, that's what Crime Bros would do, yes. Commit crimes.		557 558
770	Plaisance			771 772
771	Plaisance		IsTHCPresent("remote_viewer")	773
772	Plaisance		(IsTHCPresent("remote_viewer")) == false	316 309 286
773	Inland Empire	Perfidy? Oh no, we're afraid the presence is VERY REAL.		309 286
774	Inland Empire	Unbelievable darkness and ruin.		777
775	Logic	What you discover? Probably just some office space. Don't be scared.		576
776	Drama	Do not act surprised. You know of these things, sire.		565 566
777	Plaisance			778 779
778	Plaisance		IsTaskActive("TASK.go_see_the_fridge")--[[ Variable[ ]]	780
779	Plaisance		(IsTaskActive("TASK.go_see_the_fridge")--[[ Variable[ ]]) == false	775
780	Logic	What you discover? Probably just office space -- and the damn fridge. Don't be scared.		781
781	Plaisance			782 783
782	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plaisance_fridge_passive_shown"]	576
783	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plaisance_fridge_passive_shown"]) == false	784
784	Half Light	What you discover? A demonic refrigerator! Perhaps the fridge will be the source of the curse...		576
785	Plaisance			786 787
786	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_doomed_hub_reached"]	795
787	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_doomed_hub_reached"]) == false	788
788	Plaisance			789 790
789	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_angered"]	796
790	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_angered"]) == false	791
791	Plaisance			792 793
792	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plais_altgreet_fiddle"]	797
793	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plais_altgreet_fiddle"]) == false	794
794	Plaisance	"Hello again, esteemed officer. And welcome to Crime, Romance, and Biographies of Famous People."		798
795	Plaisance	"Hello again, esteemed officer," she keeps reciting like a robot. "And welcome to Crime, Romance, and Biographies of Famous People."		798
796	Plaisance	"Hello again, esteemed officer. And welcome to Crime, Romance, and Biographies of Famous People." Her stare is cold and harsh but the line remains the same.		798
797	Plaisance	She's breathing heavily, trying to calm herself. Slowly, she regains composure -- but she still can't get a word out.		798
798	None			46
799	Inland Empire	This economy is a mysterious force, like cosmic weather. Mysterious and harsh.		177 178
800	Empathy	A part of hers too, clearly.		177 178
801	You	"Yeah, actually it's super all right for kids to chew their hands off. Forget I said anything."		225
802	Plaisance	All of a sudden she exhales sharply. Her shoulders slump down. "Oh no..." she mutters. "Hold on, I need to invite her inside and apologize. She must be freezing out there..."		176
803	Volition	This is a person coming to terms with a new reality. One where they are wrong. It's not easy.		804
804	Rhetoric	She's looking for one -- but there simply aren't any good arguments for being an asshole.		802
805	You	Just nod compassionately.		806
806	Empathy	Yes. Sometimes it's better to let people come to these conclusions themselves.		183
807	Empathy	...my husband is completely different. Of course.		183
808	Rhetoric	Super silent. Almost inaudibly so.		71
809	You	"Of course. Yes. This economy."		810
810	Plaisance	"Exactly." She agrees wholeheartedly.		70
811	Plaisance	She catches herself at an impoliteness. "I'm sorry. I'm sure you do understand."		70
812	Plaisance	"I assure you, I of all people understand the importance of education. She will be back in school the moment the store takes off."		813
813	Logic	And hell freezes over? Never mind, it's not a good topic to get into.		251
814	Plaisance	The woman looks aloof, her features much softer. Occasionally she glances at her daughter's silhouette.		815
815	None			46
816	Rhetoric	...you look like one.		363
817	Esprit de Corps	Go ahead then. Rock her world, he thinks. I'll compose some notes.		330
818	Drama	Here we go!		332 313 326
819	Plaisance			820 821
820	Plaisance		Variable["TASK.report_back_to_plaisance_subtask"] == false	822
821	Plaisance		(Variable["TASK.report_back_to_plaisance_subtask"] == false) == false	459
822	Logic	You don't have anything of substance to tell her until you've found that Entity of hers.		459
823	Logic	The narrative she's built herself -- it does need tearing down.		824
824	Composure	She's squeezing on the pendant too tight. A drop of blood in her palm...		825
825	Plaisance			826 827
826	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.seen_radiocomputer"]	828
827	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.seen_radiocomputer"]) == false	642
828	Suggestion	Just don't say you don't have any answer yet. The uncertainty is killing her.		829
829	Drama	To hell with it -- perchance you ought to just lie, sire?		856
830	Plaisance	She looks perplexed. "I don't understand. If you're not sure it's her, then where is the source of the Doom? How did she explain the curse?"		640
831	Empathy	This is a lot for her to parse.		654
832	You	"There is another Entity, more malignant, pulling the strings in Martinaise. Perhaps in my travels I will cross paths with it."		833
833	Plaisance	"A third order presence, yes..." She lets go of the pendant.		834
834	Empathy	A great, dark relief washes over her.		893
835	Plaisance	"I've heard of these tri-actors. In certain occult literature that's too dark to dwell on for too long -- and definitely not in the presence of my daughter." She gestures for you to be silent.		836
836	Plaisance	"I understand everything, sir. Thank you for descending into the maelström. I will keep fort up here -- strengthen the wards, do my best. And if you happen upon the Third Entity in your travels..."		837
837	Plaisance	She performs an x-shaped cross on her chest. "May the Lord be with you."		838
838	Plaisance			839 840
839	Plaisance		IsKimHere()	841
840	Plaisance		(IsKimHere()) == false	922
841	Kim Kitsuragi	"Well, this has been absolutely educational. If we happen on the Third Presence in our travels we will certainly come back to tell you."		843
842	Kim Kitsuragi	He turns to you. "Should we get out of here -- before the vortex collapses?"		674
843	Inland Empire	Yes, the venture continues. In other waters. Darker waters.		842
844	Inland Empire	Wow. Total psychic collapse between you two right now.		845
845	Rhetoric	There was never any other way this could have gone. She's just too far gone -- into her own mind.		864
846	Plaisance			847 848
847	Plaisance		IsKimHere()	849
848	Plaisance		(IsKimHere()) == false	674
849	Kim Kitsuragi	"I am sorry we had to disappoint you, ma'am." He turns to you. "Can we go now?"		674
850	Drama	She so badly wants this to be over, she would have believed anything.		851
851	Suggestion	It will only last a day or two, a week tops. Then her mood will sour and she will feel the curse again.		852
852	Plaisance			853 854
853	Plaisance		IsKimHere()	855
854	Plaisance		(IsKimHere()) == false	865
855	Kim Kitsuragi	"All right then -- all's well that ends well." The lieutenant turns to you. "Should we return to our ordinary lives?"		865
856	Inland Empire	You've come this far -- you know how to end it. There is an entity behind the entity.		642
857	You	"Yes. The system must be cleansed of immigrant labour." (Proceed.)		858
858	Plaisance	"Cleansed? What do you..." She looks down at the pendant in her trembling hands, she collects herself.		646
859	Plaisance	"It's okay. You don't have to. I was wrong to trust another person. I will manage this psychic calamity as I always have -- alone. On my own..."		860
860	Volition	As she has to -- every day.		861
861	Endurance	Maybe you were wrong. She's endured for at least four decades in this world.		862
862	Plaisance	She tucks the pendant away in her blouse and concludes: "Thank you for nothing. Please, do buy some books -- or be on your way."		863
863	None			844
864	Half Light	Anger and loneliness keep this woman moving through the waking hours. Your little words are no match for it.		846
865	Shivers	The shop around you feels ancient suddenly, damp and saturated by the coastal air. The books are rotting, a great cold lives here. And there, too -- 1200 metres away, on the urban coast. The dark shape of a church is reflected on the water, calling.		665
866	Half Light	She calls that customer service?!		472
867	Plaisance			868 869
868	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.furnace_heard_voices"]	870
869	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.furnace_heard_voices"]) == false	689
870	Plaisance			871 872
871	Plaisance		IsKimHere()	873
872	Plaisance		(IsKimHere()) == false	875
873	Kim Kitsuragi	"If you're really interested in cracking this mystery, then we should go back to the furnace. Maybe you could yell into it or something, make some noise? You'll think of something, you always do."		874
874	Esprit de Corps	Despite his cool the lieutenant's interested in solving this mystery, too.		689
875	Drama	You ssshould get back to the furnace, make some nnnoise.		689
876	You	"You mean the chimney that's hidden behind the metal safety curtains?"	Variable["doomed.seen_safety_curtains"] and Variable["doomed.seen_furnace"] == false	877
877	Plaisance	"Yes, I've heard that she's barricaded herself inside... It's connected to the central furnace in the basement, you should go and find it. God knows what she's doing there!"		587
878	Plaisance			879 880
879	Plaisance		IsKimHere()	881
880	Plaisance		(IsKimHere()) == false	491
881	Kim Kitsuragi	"Ma'am -- what he's saying is true. We found an entroponetic anomaly in the Small Pinewood Church down the coast. I don't mean to be an alarmist -- and more research is needed -- but... it's not looking good."		917
882	Suggestion	Maybe it's best to tell her the truth after all. Here we go...		907
883	Plaisance			884 885
884	Plaisance		Variable["XP.help_annette"]	887
885	Plaisance		(Variable["XP.help_annette"]) == false	716
886	Inland Empire	She remembers. Good.		902
887	Plaisance	"Especially now that Annette is settling in at school again. She's finally making friends in this place!" She looks at her daughter, quietly studying in the corner of the shop. "No, we can't leave Martinaise. We can't."		716
888	Plaisance	"You're right, officer. I mustn't lose faith -- especially now that Annette is finally settling in at school and making friends." She looks at her daughter, quietly studying in the corner of the shop. "No, we can't just leave!"		892
889	Plaisance			890 891
890	Plaisance		Variable["XP.help_annette"]	888
891	Plaisance		(Variable["XP.help_annette"]) == false	496
892	Plaisance	"Besides, didn't I have some Seolite hope catchers around here somewhere...? I must find them; everything will be alright if I can just find them."		716
893	Plaisance			894 895
894	Plaisance		Variable["XP.help_annette"]	835
895	Plaisance		(Variable["XP.help_annette"]) == false	896
896	Plaisance	"I've heard of these tri-actors. In certain occult literature that's too dark to dwell on for too long -- and definitely not in public." She gestures for you to be silent.		836
897	Plaisance			898 899
898	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plaisance_dca_investigation_third_entity_ending"]	900
899	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plaisance_dca_investigation_third_entity_ending"]) == false	908
900	Plaisance	"What do you mean the actual source?" She clutches her pendant anxiously. "Are you talking about the... Third Presence?"		886
901	You	"Yes, the Presence, the Entity, the malicious Energy -- however you may want to call it..."		905
902	Conceptualization	No, not presence -- Absence.		906
903	You	"No, not the Presence..." (Close your eyes.) "The Third Absence."	Variable["doomed.plaisance_concept_not_presence_absence"]	904
904	Plaisance	"Absence...!" she gasps. Then, after collecting herself: "I imagine things must be rather bleak for you to return to me. Tell me, what have you found?"		907
905	Plaisance	"She Who Has Many Names..." she nods solemnly. "I imagine things must be rather bleak for you to return to me. Tell me, what have you found?"		907
906	None			903 901 907
907	You	"My investigation has led me to discover a two-millimetre entroponetic hole in reality. That's the source of doom -- both in the commercial area and in Martinaise."		489
908	Plaisance			909 910
909	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plaisance_dca_investigation_capitalism_is_cursed_ending"]	911
910	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plaisance_dca_investigation_capitalism_is_cursed_ending"]) == false	912
911	Plaisance	"What do you mean the actual source?" She clutches her pendant, clearly irritated. "Are you here to lecture me about economics again?!"		921
912	Plaisance			913 914
913	Plaisance		Variable["doomed.plaisance_dca_investigation_no_curse_ending"]	915
914	Plaisance		(Variable["doomed.plaisance_dca_investigation_no_curse_ending"]) == false	482
915	Plaisance	"What do you mean the actual source?" She clutches her pendant, clearly irritated. "Earlier you told me there was no curse!"		921
916	Reaction Speed	She wasn't expecting this -- at least not the word entroponetic.		490
917	Shivers	Not for her, not for him, not for Revachol -- not for Elysium.		491
918	Half Light	She's too afraid to even say the word.		919
919	Rhetoric	Tell her the truth -- it's out of her hands.		920
920	Volition	Whatever you do, don't take away her hope -- the only weapon against total absence.		493 492 494
921	None			907 487
922	Inland Empire	Yes, the venture continues. In other waters. Darker waters.		674

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