Conversation 575: ICE / KIM RACISM FINAL TALK

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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	Kim Kitsuragi	It's colder outside than you were expecting. You see the lieutenant, standing there, a small cloud of white escaping from his mouth...		3
3	Kim Kitsuragi	He turns to you, but says nothing.		4
4	Empathy	He's waiting to see what you do. For god's sake say you fucked up, please.		194
5	You	"I think I fucked up back there..."		12
6	You	"What's your problem?"		10
7	You	"Hey, Kim."		8
8	Kim Kitsuragi	"Detective," he says, his voice level as a tabletop.		9
9	Composure	There won't be any preamble chit-chat this time. Get to the point.		6 5
10	Kim Kitsuragi	"What's *my* problem?" he says, his voice rising with indignation...		11
11	Kim Kitsuragi	"You're a real piece of work, detective, you know that?"		33
12	Kim Kitsuragi	"You *think*?"		14 6 13
13	You	"Okay, scratch that. I *definitely* fucked up."		23
14	You	"Hey, I made a mistake, but it's not all my fault, you know."		15
15	None			16 17
16	None		Variable["tc.down_with_racism"]	18
17	None		(Variable["tc.down_with_racism"]) == false	19
18	Kim Kitsuragi	"Really? It's not your *fault* that you're *down with racism* or whatever you told that lorryman?"		54
19	None			20 21
20	None		IsTHCPresent("advanced_race_theory")	22
21	None		(IsTHCPresent("advanced_race_theory")) == false	35
22	Kim Kitsuragi	"It's not your *fault* that you subscribed to Measurehead's inane racial theories?"		56
23	Kim Kitsuragi	"Yes, and?"		24
24	You	"'And'?"		25
25	Kim Kitsuragi	The lieutenant stares impassively.		29
26	Rhetoric	What are you, a petulant child? He expects you to apologize.		27 28
27	You	"...and I'm sorry."		42
28	You	"I'm not apologizing, if that's what you're waiting for."		62
29	None			30 31
30	None		Variable["ice.andre_hyper_rc_succ_fix_kim"]	32
31	None		(Variable["ice.andre_hyper_rc_succ_fix_kim"]) == false	26
32	Shivers	MAKE IT RIGHT. MORE THAN YOU KNOW DEPENDS ON IT.		27 28
33	Esprit de Corps	He is your half-brother and you're driving him away. For what?		59
34	Kim Kitsuragi	"It's not your *fault* that you buy into whatever conspiracies bug-chasing cryptofascists feed you?"		55
35	None			36 37
36	None		Variable["TASK.ask_kim_about_seolite_database_done"]	34
37	None		(Variable["TASK.ask_kim_about_seolite_database_done"]) == false	53
38	You	"I don't see why you're getting all bent out of shape over a *word*."		41
39	You	"What do you want me to do?"		40
40	Kim Kitsuragi	"*Apologizing* would be a good start."		60
41	Kim Kitsuragi	The lieutenant sighs. "Maybe it really *isn't* your fault. You might just be an irretrievable human catastrophe..."		61
42	Kim Kitsuragi	"Let me ask you something..." He leans in to inspect you.		43
43	Kim Kitsuragi	"What do you see when you look at me?"		159 44 45 46 47 48
44	You	"My half-brother."	Variable["whirling.kimintro_esprit_halfbrother"]	51
45	You	"A Seolite."	Variable["TASK.ask_kim_about_seolite_database_done"] or IsTHCPresent("advanced_race_theory") or Variable["tc.down_with_racism"]	49
46	You	"Just a... guy."		50
47	You	"A binoclard."		52
48	You	"A pinball wizard."	Variable["tc.kim_pinball"] == true	52
49	Kim Kitsuragi	"Well, at least you're explicit about it. Most of the time people try to be *polite*." The lieutenant doesn't even flinch. "You know what you did *not* say I am, though?"		113
50	Kim Kitsuragi	"Yeah, that's what most people *say*. But do you know what they *don't* say?"		113
51	Kim Kitsuragi	"That's what you're *supposed* to say, of course... But do you know what you *didn't* say?"		113
52	Kim Kitsuragi	"Be serious a moment, please..."		115
53	Kim Kitsuragi	"You know, detective, one of your problems is that *nothing* ever seems to be your fault. Have you noticed that?"		33
54	Rhetoric	You definitely could have handled that better.		19
55	Logic	He's right. No one *forced* you to believe that nonsense.		53
56	Conceptualization	Those theories didn't really hold up in retrospect, did they?		35
57	You	"Okay, you're right. I fucked up back there."		58
58	None			23
59	None			39 38 57
60	None			59
61	Kim Kitsuragi	"Which I guess makes *me* the idiot for hoping you could be better... I mean, *look* at yourself..."		63
62	None			41
63	Volition	Yes, look at yourself. What do you see?		64
64	None			65 66
65	None		Variable["ice.kim_postdance_volition_look_yourself"]	67 68 69 70 233
66	None		(Variable["ice.kim_postdance_volition_look_yourself"]) == false	74
67	You	'Irretrievable human catastrophe' sounds about right.		71
68	You	A good guy, underneath it all.		72
69	You	A goddamn superstar, that's what.	IsTHCPresent("superstar_cop")	73
70	You	The harbinger of doom.	IsTHCPresent("apocalypse_cop")	112
71	Volition	So that's it? You don't even *want* to change?		74
72	Volition	If that good guy never comes out, what difference does it make?		74
73	Volition	Kind of hard to sing a duet when you're all alone on-stage, isn't it, superstar?		74
74	None			75 76
75	None		Variable["reputation.kim"] >= 5	80
76	None		(Variable["reputation.kim"] >= 5) == false	77
77	None			78 79
78	None		Variable["reputation.kim"] >= 1	81
79	None		(Variable["reputation.kim"] >= 1) == false	82
80	Kim Kitsuragi	"I just don't understand. We had been making *real* progress toward solving the case..."		83
81	Kim Kitsuragi	"You've been spinning your wheels here for *how* long? And what do you have to show for it?"		84
82	Kim Kitsuragi	"You've not just been *unhelpful* when it comes to solving the case, you've been an active *hindrance* to the investigation..."		84
83	Kim Kitsuragi	"But now I'm afraid I just can't trust you."		122
84	Kim Kitsuragi	"Well, I'm done waiting for you to get your shit together."		122
85	You	"Kim, I can explain..."		88
86	You	"I can do better."		89
87	You	"So... what now?" (Proceed.)		90
88	Kim Kitsuragi	"Stop, STOP. You won't even call me by my *actual title*. It's always, 'Kim this, Kim that.' Has it even occurred to you how disrespectful that is?"		123
89	Kim Kitsuragi	"But, see, you *can't*, or you just refuse to, not that the difference really matters."		124
90	Kim Kitsuragi	The lieutenant goes silent for a moment.		108
91	Kim Kitsuragi	"For the sake of the investigation... I'll stay."		103
92	You	"So, you're giving me another shot?"		93
93	Kim Kitsuragi	"No, you fucking asshole. This isn't a *game* and you're not the *hero*. You don't *get* infinite chances to do the right thing. That's not how the world works..."		94
94	Kim Kitsuragi	"I'm staying because *I* have to protect the investigation *from you*..."		220
95	Kim Kitsuragi	"Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some other matters to attend to. We'll meet again as usual in the morning. And detective..."		158
96	You	"Okay, I know you're mad, but I actually just talked to the spirit of Revachol and she told me we need to work together..."	Variable["ice.andre_hyper_rc_succ_fix_kim"] == true	97
97	Kim Kitsuragi	The lieutenant looks at you with a mix of pity, contempt, and alarm...		98
98	Kim Kitsuragi	"Get your shit together, detective."		99 100
99	You	"But Kim, the spirit..."		102
100	You	"I'm working on it, I just need your help..."		101
101	Kim Kitsuragi	"God, *no*. I'm a detective, not a charity service for shambolic degenerates who won't help themselves..."		151
102	Kim Kitsuragi	"Detective, enough. I don't want to hear about your degenerate ravings. I've heard *plenty* as it is. Just stop."		151
103	Inland Empire	You hear that? The lieutenant's staying! Brotherhood conquers all!		92 104 105
104	You	"That's great, I could still use your assistance."		106
105	You	"Why? I don't really need you anyway."		107
106	Kim Kitsuragi	"You fucking asshole. I'm not here to be your *loyal assistant*, and I never have been..."		94
107	Kim Kitsuragi	"Of course that's what you think, contrary to all evidence and experience. I'm not here for your sake..."		94
108	Composure	He has the upright bearing of a king's headsman, waiting to carry out the crown's sentence.		109
109	Empathy	He's been anticipating this moment for some time. Still, it doesn't make it any easier for him to say...		91
110	Authority	The sentence has been passed.		125
111	Shivers	The dark shadow of the church is drawn out on the sand... two men stand there, silent. Their talk is over.
112	Volition	The only doom you've brought about so far is your own.		74
113	Kim Kitsuragi	"Revacholian."		128
114	Kim Kitsuragi	"I don't suppose anyone ever questions whether you belong here. No matter how badly you fuck up, no matter what a mess you make, you never *stop* being Revacholian..."		116
115	Kim Kitsuragi	"People call me all sorts of things. But you know the one thing they *never* call me?"		113
116	Kim Kitsuragi	"... no offence."		117 118 119
117	You	"None taken."		120
118	You	"I mean, you're not wrong."		120
119	You	Say nothing.		120
120	Kim Kitsuragi	"I was born here. I grew up here. It's the only *home* I've ever known. And there's a good chance I'll die in the line of duty here, too."		121
121	Kim Kitsuragi	"But -- to most of my countrymen, I will always be some *monkey fucker*."		138 136 137
122	None			96 85 152 153 86 87
123	None			122
124	None			122
125	None			126 127
126	None		Variable["ice.andre_hyper_rc_succ_fix_kim"]	111
127	None		(Variable["ice.andre_hyper_rc_succ_fix_kim"]) == false
128	None			129 130
129	None		Variable["reputation.kim"] >= 5	135
130	None		(Variable["reputation.kim"] >= 5) == false	131
131	None			132 133
132	None		Variable["reputation.kim"] >= 1	134
133	None		(Variable["reputation.kim"] >= 1) == false	114
134	Kim Kitsuragi	"I don't suppose anyone ever questions whether you belong here. Whatever your faults, you're a decent-enough detective. No one will ever *doubt* that you're a real Revacholian..."		120
135	Kim Kitsuragi	"I don't suppose anyone ever questions whether you belong here. Whatever your faults, you're a solid detective. You're *obviously* Revacholian..."		120
136	You	"To me, you're my partner."		150
137	You	"That really sucks, man."		144
138	You	"Wait, before I blacked out, I *talked* to *La Revacholière*."	Variable["ice.andre_hyper_rc_succ_fix_kim"] == true	139
139	Kim Kitsuragi	"You... what?"		142 141
140	Kim Kitsuragi	"I see..." the lieutenant says, tapping his foot...		168
141	You	"Never mind, I was just talking crazy talk."		140
142	You	"I spoke with the spirit of Revachol. Or, I guess, she spoke to *me*."		143
143	Kim Kitsuragi	"Suppose I *don't* recommend you be involuntarily committed for a moment... what did *La Revacholière* say to you?"		237
144	Kim Kitsuragi	"Yes, it *does*." The lieutenant begins tapping his foot...		145
145	Composure	The lieutenant's not comfortable talking about himself so openly. He's eager to change the subject.		199
146	Kim Kitsuragi	"In any case, I have some personal matters I'd like to get in order. If you don't object, I'm going to leave the rest of the day's investigation to you..."		147 148
147	You	"Go ahead."		149
148	You	"Wait, I wasn't done..."		149
149	Kim Kitsuragi	"Try not to break anything while I'm gone. I'll see you in the morning, detective."		165
150	Kim Kitsuragi	For a moment the lieutenant seems to be suppressing something uncomfortable. Then he clears his throat...		162
151	None			122
152	You	"But what about all the good times we had together?"		154
153	You	"It was just words, Kim. They don't mean anything."		155
154	Kim Kitsuragi	"*What* good times?"		156
155	Kim Kitsuragi	"If they don't mean anything, why do you say them?"		157
156	None			122
157	None			122
158	Kim Kitsuragi	"Don't fuck anything else up while I'm away."		110
159	You	"A true *Vacholiere*."	Variable["jam.truckman_kim_auth_vach"]	160
160	Kim Kitsuragi	The lieutenant appears caught off-guard by your response. He takes a moment to collect himself...		161
161	Kim Kitsuragi	"Nobody's ever said that to me before..."		128
162	Composure	The lieutenant's not comfortable with emotional openness. He's eager to change the subject.		214
163	Kim Kitsuragi	"Well, good, because we *are* partners. Now, I have some personal matters I'd like to get in order. If you don't object, I'm going to leave the rest of the day's investigation to you..."		147 148
164	Shivers	The dark shadow of the church is drawn out on the sand... two men part there. In silence.
165	None			166 167
166	None		Variable["ice.andre_hyper_rc_succ_fix_kim"]	164
167	None		(Variable["ice.andre_hyper_rc_succ_fix_kim"]) == false
168	None			145
169	Empathy	Hold on a moment. Maybe now's not the best time to tell the lieutenant that the world is ending...		240
170	You	"Uh... she said the RCM is gonna have an important role to play..."	Variable["ice.andre_hyper_rc_succ_28"] == true and Variable["ice.kim_postdance_empathy_world_ending"] == true	172
171	You	"She said the world is going to end in 22 years."	Variable["ice.andre_hyper_rc_succ_28"] == true	180
172	Kim Kitsuragi	"A role to play in *what*?"		173 174
173	You	"The... future?"		175
174	You	"The end of the world."		180
175	Kim Kitsuragi	"What kind of *future* are we talking about here?"		176 177
176	You	"You know... like stuff that hasn't happened yet."		178
177	You	"The end of the world."		180
178	Kim Kitsuragi	"Quit fooling around, detective." There's real urgency in the lieutenant's voice now. "What did La Revacholière tell you about the future?"		179
179	You	"She said the world is ending in 22 years."		180
180	Kim Kitsuragi	"The world... is going to end..." The lieutenant considers this for a long moment...		181
181	None			182 183
182	None		Variable["ice.kim_postdance_empathy_world_ending"]	184
183	None		(Variable["ice.kim_postdance_empathy_world_ending"]) == false	185
184	Empathy	The lieutenant is a rational observer of reality. His worldview can't accommodate this kind of thing.		185
185	Kim Kitsuragi	"Promise me something, detective: You won't tell anyone else what you just told me."		186 187 188
186	You	"But Kim, I'm the Augur of Desolation."	IsTHCPresent("apocalypse_cop")	192
187	You	"Are you sure? It seems kinda important."		192
188	You	"That's probably wise."		217
189	Kim Kitsuragi	"Now, I... think I need to take care of some personal matters for a while. If you don't object, I'm going to leave the rest of the day's investigation to you..."		191 190
190	You	"Wait, I wasn't done..."		193
191	You	"Go ahead."		193
192	Kim Kitsuragi	"Detective, I'm serious. Have you considered what will happen to the RCM's reputation if one of our own starts going around talking about the end of the world? In an official capacity?"		217
193	None			149
194	None			195 196
195	None		Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]	197
196	None		(Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]) == false	236
197	Volition	First the investigation, now this... how many more things do you have to fuck up?		198
198	Pain Threshold	Sharp pain shoots through your hip, throbbing...		235
199	None			200 201
200	None		Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]	212
201	None		(Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]) == false	146
202	Kim Kitsuragi	"Now -- if it were any other day, I would leave for the night. But we have more pressing matters. We need to wrap up this investigation and we need to do it *fast*."		207
203	Kim Kitsuragi	"Now -- if it were any other day, I would leave for the night. But we have more pressing matters. We need to get to the island -- and we need to do it as soon as possible."		207
204	None			205 206
205	None		IsTaskActive("TASK.investigate_sea_fortress")--[[ Variable[ ]]	203
206	None		(IsTaskActive("TASK.investigate_sea_fortress")--[[ Variable[ ]]) == false	202
207	Kim Kitsuragi	"This case," he turns to face the sea, "is much, *much* bigger than just you and me. We're close -- let's keep it professional until the very end."		209
208	Shivers	The dark shadow of the church is drawn out on the sand... two men stand there. In silence.
209	None			210 211
210	None		Variable["ice.andre_hyper_rc_succ_fix_kim"]	208
211	None		(Variable["ice.andre_hyper_rc_succ_fix_kim"]) == false
212	None			204
213	None			204
214	None			215 216
215	None		Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]	213
216	None		(Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]) == false	163
217	None			218 219
218	None		Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]	204
219	None		(Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]) == false	189
220	None			221 222
221	None		Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]	223
222	None		(Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]) == false	95
223	None			224 225
224	None		IsTaskActive("TASK.investigate_sea_fortress")--[[ Variable[ ]]	232
225	None		(IsTaskActive("TASK.investigate_sea_fortress")--[[ Variable[ ]]) == false	231
226	Shivers	The dark shadow of the church is drawn out on the sand... two men stand there, silent. Their talk is over.
227	Kim Kitsuragi	"This case," he turns to face the sea, "is much, *much* bigger than just you or me. We're close to the end -- let's cross the finish line. Then we can part our ways."		228
228	None			229 230
229	None		Variable["ice.andre_hyper_rc_succ_fix_kim"]	226
230	None		(Variable["ice.andre_hyper_rc_succ_fix_kim"]) == false
231	Kim Kitsuragi	"Now -- if it were any other day, I would excuse myself for the night. But we have more pressing matters. We need to wrap up this investigation and we need to do it *fast*."		227
232	Kim Kitsuragi	"Now -- if it were any other day, I would excuse myself for the night. But we have more pressing matters. We need to get to the island -- and we need to do it as soon as possible."		227
233	You	Just a sorry stack of shit...	IsTHCPresent("sorry_cop")	234
234	Volition	Yeah, didn't even know they stack shit *that* sorry.		74
235	None			7 6 5
236	None			7 6 5
237	None			238 239
238	None		Variable["ice.andre_hyper_rc_succ_28"]	169
239	None		(Variable["ice.andre_hyper_rc_succ_28"]) == false	240
240	None			170 171 241
241	You	"She said it was important that we stick together, as partners."		242
242	None			150