Conversation 609: PLAZA / GASTON

Florid and jolly, Gaston Martin is standing in a sunspot and loudly eating a giant ham sandwich.

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ID Character Dialogue Conditions Links
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3 You "You mentioned Jeanne-Marie Beaulieu. Who is that?" Variable["plaza.rene_gaston_mentioned_jeanmarie"] == true and Variable["plaza.gaston_talked_about_jeanmarie"] == false and Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"] == false
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4 You "Tell me, what do you know about the dead man?" Variable["plaza.gaston_case_union_hub_reached"] == false
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5 You "Bye for now." [Leave.]
6 You "I'm obliged by the law to tell you there's been a breach of *ethics*." (Wink and point to the balls.) Variable["TASK.confront_gaston_about_cheating"] and DayCount() < 5 and Variable["plaza.gaston_hide_cheating_branch"] == false
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7 You "What are the rules of this game?" Variable["plaza.rene_be_the_ball"] == false and Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"] == false and Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"] == false and Variable["plaza.gaston_heard_enough_about_petanque"] == false
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8 You Convince Gaston to relinquish his sandwich. Variable["plaza.gaston_rhetoric_white"] == true and CheckItem("ham_sandwich") == false and (Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"] == false or Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"] == false)
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9 Gaston Martin "Life... *mnjam-mnjam*... doesn't need to be a struggle." He covers his mouth to hide a burp.
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10 Gaston Martin "I'll be with you in a moment, officer. Let me just finish my sandwich." He nods to his partner. "Talk to angry old René first."
11 You "Where is René?" IsDayFrom(5) and Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"] == false and Variable["plaza.gaston_rene_was_an_absolute_cunt"] == false
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12 Gaston Martin "This... this isn't right, officer." He shakes his head. "René wanted to be buried in his uniform, but..."
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13 None
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14 None
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15 None
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16 None
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17 Gaston Martin "Officer..." The jolliness is gone from Gaston's face. "Care to play a game with a lonely old man?"
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18 Gaston Martin "Actually never mind... Wouldn't be the same..."
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19 Gaston Martin "Oh, sweet Jeannie..." He gets a dreamy look in his eyes. "She was the finest woman in all of Revachol. Maybe the entire world."
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20 René Arnoux "Do not *defile* her memory, Gaston." There's an almost imperceptibly small tremble in his voice. "Let her rest in peace."
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21 Authority His tone lacks its usual intensity, like he doesn't feel he has the right to speak on the matter.
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22 You "So you both know her?"
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23 You "What happened to her?"
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24 You "Sounds like this is between you two. I have other matters to address." Variable["plaza.gaston_most_indecisive_woman"] == false
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25 Gaston Martin "Sure, officer." He nods. "It's better for René's flickering ticker too. Not that he'd ever admit anything there needs tinkering."
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26 None
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27 Gaston Martin "We knew her, alright..." His friendly face lights up. "Lived on the same street our entire lives, just two houses apart. The three of us have been best friends since we were four."
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28 Gaston Martin "She was René's first girl, back when the prick was sixteen." He looks at the carabineer almost gently. "They were courting till he decided he'd rather die for some great *idéal* than just be hap---"
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29 René Arnoux "AND THEN YOU STOLE HER FROM ME!" He jerks forward, but then grabs his chest and stops.
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30 You "Easy fellows, no need for this to get ugly."
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31 Gaston Martin "Oh, officer..." Gaston is unfazed by the outburst. "It already got ugly nearly eighty years ago when the three of us were just learning to walk and talk."
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32 You Do not intervene.
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33 You "Sorry, but I *really* wanted to just ask some questions."
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34 Gaston Martin "It's okay, officer." He smooths his white whiskers. "You might have just saved René from a heart attack."
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35 None
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36 Gaston Martin "Well... technically *you* stole her from *me*, because we'd been pretty close ever since you two had that falling out over the ink you spilled over her pretty yellow dress..."
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37 René Arnoux "You stole her from me," René repeats, trying to steady his breathing and still clutching his chest.
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38 None
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39 None
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40 René Arnoux "We were just boys, then. This was different. *You*..." The tall veteran looks at you and nods.
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41 René Arnoux "No point starting this all over again, for the thousandth and the first time. Especially when we have company." He turns to you: "Officer?"
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42 Gaston Martin "She died of pneumonia two winters ago. It was a quiet passage. Peaceful." He smiles faintly.
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43 Gaston Martin "René and I were both by her bedside when she..." He pauses, searching for the right word.
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44 René Arnoux "Died," he sharply fills the silence and adds: "No use sugar-coating it. Won't bring her back, will it now?"
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45 Gaston Martin "Departed," his partner finishes his sentence, then chuckles: "Until the very end she couldn't decide between us. The most indecisive woman I've ever met."
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46 Pain Threshold A quick grimace of pain passes over René's features, but he immediately regains control. His face now a dispassionate mask again.
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47 None
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48 You "Did you love him?" Variable["plaza.gaston_rene_redemption"] == true
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49 Gaston Martin "We've hated each other our entire lives. So much in fact that..." He falls silent and looks at you, eyes filling up with tears.
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50 René Arnoux "You always confused her, couldn't let us be happy..." He says with heavy resentment. "Seduced her with your fancy words and *pastries*."
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51 You "Why do you think she was indecisive?" Variable["plaza.gaston_most_indecisive_woman"] == true
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52 Gaston Martin "She could never make up her mind about anything. What to have for breakfast, favourite colour or which one of us to marry." The look in his eyes is happy and distant.
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53 Gaston Martin "She was always leaving one of us for the other, but never long enough to actually get married."
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54 Gaston Martin "Heck," he says with a chuckle. "*Technically* we're both still engaged to her."
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55 You "That's a bit odd."
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56 You "Women, right?" IsTHCCookingOrFixed("radical_feminist_agenda") == false
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57 René Arnoux He suddenly remembers *you* are still there, falls silent, and turns away.
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58 None
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59 Gaston Martin "Of course, officer," he says with a smile. "Memories are all we have left."
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60 You "Thanks for sharing." (Conclude.) Variable["plaza.gaston_most_indecisive_woman"] == true
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61 None
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62 Gaston Martin "*Mon dieu*, officer!" He looks at your wounds. "It is worse than I thought! Believe me, I know all about that kind of pain, I've had hip trouble for the past... week."
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63 Gaston Martin "The prick is gone," he replies, trying to smile. "I... I can barely believe it, but he's really gone."
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64 Composure He is trying to retain his jolly façade, but the underlying sadness casts a deep shadow over his wrinkled face.
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65 None
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66 You "Gone? Gone where?" Variable["plaza.gaston_rene_was_an_absolute_cunt"] == false and Variable["plaza.gaston_gave_him_shotput_ball"] == false
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67 Gaston Martin Gaston sighs and mumbles, more to himself than you: "Hell, most likely. He was an absolute cunt..."
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68 You "Was he really that bad?" Variable["plaza.gaston_rene_was_an_absolute_cunt"] == true
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69 You "How did he die exactly?" Variable["plaza.gaston_rene_was_an_absolute_cunt"] == true
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70 You "Do you know what happened to his medals?" Variable["XP.listened_renes_medal_story"] == true
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71 You "I offer my sincere condolences." (Conclude.) Variable["plaza.gaston_rene_was_an_absolute_cunt"] == true
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72 Gaston Martin
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73 Gaston Martin Variable["plaza.ene_took_the_setting_sun_from_rene"]
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74 Gaston Martin (Variable["plaza.ene_took_the_setting_sun_from_rene"]) == false
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75 You "Old people die, you better get ready too." (Conclude.) Variable["plaza.gaston_rene_was_an_absolute_cunt"] == true
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76 None
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77 Gaston Martin "His angry little heart finally gave out." He sighs. "The dockworkers found him in the guard booth this morning. Wasn't even supposed to be working for another week, but he just had to prove how tough he is..."
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78 Gaston Martin "Guess he was about to head home, 'cause when the dockworkers found him he was wearing civilian clothes and not the cockatoo uniform I saw him in all the time."
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79 Gaston Martin "Sometimes I thought he was wearing it just to piss me off." Gaston smiles a sad smile. "Now the joke's on him, 'cause he's gonna be buried without it."
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80 None
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81 Gaston Martin "Well, you took one of them." He shakes his head. "Still can't believe he gave it to you, but that's how rigid he was. Once the offer carelessly left his lips it was irrefutable..."
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82 Gaston Martin He looks at you for a moment and then speaks quietly. "I took them for myself. Took them to remember that old cunt. Nobody knew him better than I did, and I want to remember that old cunt by something."
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83 Gaston Martin "The other one I took for myself." He looks at you defiantly. "No one knew him better than I did, and I want to remember that old cunt by something."
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84 Rhetoric Strange how *old cunt* sounds almost gentle when he says it now.
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85 None
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86 Gaston Martin "I repeat -- an *absolute* cunt." He turns to look at the crater. "Even his old army buddies didn't want him around. He was like an old viper."
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87 Gaston Martin "The only people who could stand to be around him were Jeannie and me..." He pauses. "She saw something in him when we were just kids, and..."
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88 Gaston Martin His voice trembles. "...a-and she never lost sight of it. And I thought if the most beautiful being in the world can love him, then there must be something worth holding on to..."
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89 Gaston Martin "Yes. I... I loved that angry prick. He didn't deserve it, but I did." He wipes his eyes with a sleeve. "You know what his last words to me were?"
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90 You "Some right-wing royalist slogan?"
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91 You "Something mean?"
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92 Gaston Martin "'In Guillaume's time you'd have been shot without a trial'. That's what he said to me." The old man gathers himself and wipes his eyes again. "He lived a cunt and he died a cunt. Let's leave it at that."
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93 None
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94 Gaston Martin
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95 Gaston Martin IsKimHere()
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96 Gaston Martin (IsKimHere()) == false
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97 Kim Kitsuragi "Yes." The lieutenant nods. "We are both very sorry for your loss."
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98 Gaston Martin "Maybe it's time to slow down, enjoy life a bit?" He smiles apologetically. "Anything I can do to assist you?"
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99 None
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100 None
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101 Gaston Martin "I guess it doesn't really matter anymore. You do what you have to, like the rest of us... So how can I help?"
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102 None
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103 Gaston Martin "Oh... sorry, officer... What do you want?"
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104 Gaston Martin
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105 Gaston Martin Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_third_day"]
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106 Gaston Martin (Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_third_day"]) == false
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107 Inland Empire Host almighty, he's a total bummer now!
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108 None
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109 Gaston Martin
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110 Gaston Martin CheckEquipped("jacket_carabineer")
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111 Gaston Martin (CheckEquipped("jacket_carabineer")) == false
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112 Gaston Martin
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113 Gaston Martin Variable["plaza.reneandgaston_greeting_done"]
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114 Gaston Martin (Variable["plaza.reneandgaston_greeting_done"]) == false
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115 Gaston Martin
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116 Gaston Martin Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]
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117 Gaston Martin (Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]) == false
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118 Gaston Martin "Yes..." A strange expression runs across his wrinkled face, then vanishes without trace.
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119 Gaston Martin
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120 Gaston Martin Variable["TASK.light_graffito_on_fire_done"]
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121 Gaston Martin (Variable["TASK.light_graffito_on_fire_done"]) == false
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122 Gaston Martin "*Mon dieu*, you set it on fire!" He looks at the plaza. "What kind of a policeman are you?"
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123 You "I uh... don't know. It was an accident. I'm sorry."
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124 You "Policeman of the state yet to come."
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125 You "The herald of the apocalypse."
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126 Empathy He finds comfort in the thought.
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127 Gaston Martin "We all got to go some time, officer. Everyone I love is already there. Probably waiting for me." He smiles faintly. "I'm not afraid to die. It's been a good run and I really miss my friends..."
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128 You "Hey, Gaston, I found you a new *boule*." (Hold out the ball.) Variable["TASK.get_petanquista_new_boule"] == true and CheckItem("shotput_ball") and Variable["TASK.get_petanquista_new_boule_done"] == false and (Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"] == true or Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"] == true)
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129 Gaston Martin
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130 Gaston Martin Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"] or Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"]
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131 Gaston Martin (Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"] or Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"]) == false
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132 Gaston Martin
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133 Gaston Martin Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"] or Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"]
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134 Gaston Martin (Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"] or Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"]) == false
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135 Gaston Martin "Ghost of the past." The old man removes his hat and sea wind ruffles his grey hair. "Everyone in this story is already dead, officer. I don't wanna talk about them."
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136 None
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137 None
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138 Gaston Martin "Uh... *everything* really. I probably knew him better than..." He stops, realizing something. "You meant the teacup in the tree, didn't you? I don't know anything about him."
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139 Gaston Martin "Keep it, it's not even a real *boule*." He waves you away. "Besides, it doesn't really matter now. I've never seen anyone else play pétanque in Martinaise."
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140 Gaston Martin "But you probably had some official business too?" he asks and puts the hat back on.
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141 Gaston Martin Gaston glumly stares at the shot put ball. Several seconds pass. Then he speaks: "It's too late now, officer... you got back too late. René is gone."
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142 Gaston Martin "The prick survived all the bullets, swords and explosions just to die of a heart attack..." He sighs deeply. "Ironic, isn't it -- even his own bitter little heart couldn't stand him."
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143 None
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144 You "Hey, I said I wouldn't do it, but I found you a new *boule*." (Hold out the ball.) Variable["plaza.rene_refused_boule"] == true and CheckItem("shotput_ball") and Variable["TASK.get_petanquista_new_boule_done"] == false and Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"] == true
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145 You "I wanted to ask you about the Union again." Variable["plaza.gaston_case_union_hub_reached"] == true
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146 Gaston Martin
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147 Gaston Martin Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"] or Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"]
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148 Gaston Martin (Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"] or Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"]) == false
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149 Gaston Martin "Officer..." he looks up, all wrinkled, old and small. "I just can't do this right now. The Union... it just doesn't matter anymore."
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150 None
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151 Gaston Martin "Well, officer, what did you think?" The jolly man leans forward, excited to hear your opinion.
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152 You "I ate your sandwich, Gaston." Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"] == false and Variable["inventory.sandwich_told_gaston_your_opinion"] == false and (Variable["inventory.sandwich_appreciated_the_taste"] == true or Variable["inventory.sandwich_wolfed_it_down"] == true)
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153 You "It really wasn't bad." Variable["inventory.sandwich_appreciated_the_taste"]
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154 Drama Make it... *lively*!
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155 Gaston Martin He stares at you, aghast. "What a waste..."
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156 You "It was (*burp*) great! Nutritious as fuck! I could go all night on one of these pocket rockets!" Variable["inventory.sandwich_wolfed_it_down"]
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157 You "Truly a masterpiece of modern gastronomy. Or should I say... *GASTONomy*." (Give the man an approving wink.) Variable["inventory.sandwich_appreciated_the_taste"]
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158 René Arnoux "I don't mean to keep Gaston's tongue from your rectum, officer, but do you actually have any *police* business with us?"
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159 You "Very nourishing. Thank you!" Variable["inventory.sandwich_wolfed_it_down"]
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160 Gaston Martin "I guess you don't really need taste buds for police work." He looks disappointed. "Is there anything else, officer?"
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161 Gaston Martin "Ugh... thank you, officer." He looks at you with disgust. "Please tell me there wasn't anything else?"
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162 Gaston Martin "Coming from an officer of the law, this appraisal means an awful lot to me." He bows slightly. "Thank you."
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163 You "It was a sandwich, I don't know what to tell you. I was hungry and now I'm not." Variable["inventory.sandwich_wolfed_it_down"]
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164 You "I suggest naming it 'Gaston's Shit Sandwich', that's what I think." Variable["inventory.sandwich_appreciated_the_taste"]
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165 None
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166 Gaston Martin "Yes, yes... and the taste?" He leans even closer. "How was the taste?"
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167 You "Taste? I just ate it, forgot to check the taste."
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168 You "*Very* nourishing indeed." (Rub your belly.)
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169 None
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170 Gaston Martin
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171 Gaston Martin Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"] or Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"]
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172 Gaston Martin (Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"] or Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"]) == false
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173 Gaston Martin "Oh..." He doesn't look up. "Good. Good for you, officer. I'm just wondering if René ever... never mind. Can I help you with something?"
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174 None
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175 Gaston Martin
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176 Gaston Martin Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"] or Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_uniform"]
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177 Gaston Martin (Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"] or Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_uniform"]) == false
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178 Gaston Martin
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179 Gaston Martin DayCount() >= 5
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180 Gaston Martin (DayCount() >= 5) == false
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181 Gaston Martin "I uh..." He rubs his chin, not knowing what to say. "That's nice. Uh... better somehow. Can I help in any way?"
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182 Gaston Martin "Oh, okay..." He seems to edge away from you. "It's perfectly alright. No harm done and it's really none of my business anyway."
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183 Gaston Martin "Oh, okay..." He seems to edge away from you. "Well *I* certainly have full confidence in your competence. And the future," he adds quickly.
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184 Gaston Martin "Apocalypse?" He backs away, visibly worried. "I uh... I don't know, what this means, officer. I'm sorry. But thank you! I'm here to cooperate any way I can."
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185 None
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186 You "Looks delicious." (Point to the sandwich.) "Can I have a bite of that?" Variable["plaza.gaston_got_the_sandwich"] == false and Variable["plaza.gaston_rhetoric_white"] == false and Variable["plaza.gaston_kept_sandwich"] == false and Variable["plaza.gaston_kitsuragi_kept_sandwich"] == false and CheckItem("ham_sandwich") == false and (Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"] == false or Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"] == false)
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187 René Arnoux "When the dissidents come to *rape* our country, he hides, but try to get a bite of his dear sandwich and he gets claws? You're a special kind of a vermin, Gaston."
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188 Gaston Martin "Sorry, officer, I'm sorry, I didn't mean it in a bad way," he continues cautiously. "But the sandwich is mine, I'm not gonna share it."
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189 Gaston Martin "Believe me, officer, I wish I could help you, but I need this sandwich to keep my blood sugar stable." He's squirming, avoiding your gaze. "In my age you need to pay attention to these things."
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190 Gaston Martin "FUCK OFF, it's mine!" He jerks away, immediately startled by his own reaction.
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191 You "You're not hearing me, man. I *need* the sandwich!"
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192 You "*Please*, friend, let's just share it."
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193 Gaston Martin "I'm sorry, officer, but I really don't share food," he says and quickly adds: "Nothing personal, it's just a principle."
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194 Gaston Martin
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195 Gaston Martin Variable["plaza.gaston_perceptionsight_sandwich"]
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196 Gaston Martin (Variable["plaza.gaston_perceptionsight_sandwich"]) == false
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197 René Arnoux "The only one you have."
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198 Perception (Sight) The sandwich looks like a culinary wonder, well made and abundant in components. The author sure knew their craft.
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199 None
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200 Endurance Suddenly you realize how hungry you are. The last time you ate must have been... god knows when.
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201 You "Don't be a dick, Gaston, there's plenty for everyone."
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202 None
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203 You "Please, man, can I just have a bite?"
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204 You "Okay... I'm not that hungry anyway."
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205 Perception (Sight) In addition to the obvious slice of ham -- a fat one -- you notice a brim of a tomato peeking from below. And... is that mayonnaise?
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206 Electrochemistry You can barely hear him. The sweet smell of pickles in harmony with garlic butter and marinated onions emanating from the sandwich is driving your mind in a singular direction -- it must be yours.
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207 None
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208 Gaston Martin "Oh, that's good, that's very good." He's visibly relieved. "You must have other business then?"
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209 You "Firewalker. I walk in the flames." Variable["plaza.kineema_i_am_firewalker"] == true
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210 You "A beacon of light in the dull shores of mediocrity. You're welcome, Martinaise."
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211 Gaston Martin "Oh, uh... Well thank you, officer. It certainly lightened the mood." He laughs nervously. "Very cosy, like a little street fair almost."
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212 You "The fuel oil was an environmental hazard. I had to get rid of it somehow."
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213 Gaston Martin "Oh..." He glances at the burnt writing. "Of course. I didn't think of it. Good job officer!"
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214 Gaston Martin
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215 Gaston Martin Variable["XP.gaston_said_rene_guardjob_is_evrarts_charity"]
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216 Gaston Martin (Variable["XP.gaston_said_rene_guardjob_is_evrarts_charity"]) == false
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217 None
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218 Logic Did he feel like he *has* to prove he can still pull his weight? Doesn't need hand-outs?
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219 Reaction Speed Wait... did he push himself to prove he can pull his weight and doesn't need hand-outs?
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220 Gaston Martin
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221 Gaston Martin Variable["plaza.rene_reaction_rene_died_cause_he_wanted_to_prove_he_doesnt_need_charity"]
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222 Gaston Martin (Variable["plaza.rene_reaction_rene_died_cause_he_wanted_to_prove_he_doesnt_need_charity"]) == false
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223 You "That he's sorry?"
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224 Gaston Martin
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225 Gaston Martin Variable["plaza.rene_reaction_rene_died_cause_he_wanted_to_prove_he_doesnt_need_charity"] or Variable["plaza.rene_logic_rene_died_cause_he_wanted_to_prove_he_doesnt_need_charity"]
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226 Gaston Martin (Variable["plaza.rene_reaction_rene_died_cause_he_wanted_to_prove_he_doesnt_need_charity"] or Variable["plaza.rene_logic_rene_died_cause_he_wanted_to_prove_he_doesnt_need_charity"]) == false
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227 You "Do you think our conversation about his job pushed him to go out there?"
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228 You "The irony isn't lost on me, but I wanted to ask about something else."
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229 Gaston Martin "I'm glad to assist you if I can, officer," he replies, voice tired and breaking.
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230 None
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231 Gaston Martin "No," he replies quickly. "René was the most stubborn man in Revachol. Nothing you or I could say would ever *push* him to do anything. The man was completely immovable."
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232 Empathy He has doubts, but right now he just wants to move on and not think about it.
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233 Gaston Martin
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234 Gaston Martin Variable["plaza.rene_guardbooth_branc_said_its_do_or_die"]
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235 Gaston Martin (Variable["plaza.rene_guardbooth_branc_said_its_do_or_die"]) == false
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236 Reaction Speed 'Do or die -- there is no middle ground' -- that's what you told René. Perhaps he wasn't *completely* immovable after all?
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237 None
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238 You "It was over so quickly I didn't get a chance to form an opinion."
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239 None
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240 Perception (Smell) And *then* it hits you -- the brilliant bastard has drenched the entire sandwich in honey mustard. That's incredibly decadent. And delicious.
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241 None
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242 Gaston Martin
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243 Gaston Martin IsKimHere()
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244 Gaston Martin (IsKimHere()) == false
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245 Kim Kitsuragi "No, you are not. Enforcing proper conduct in an amateur pétanque game is not something the RCM involves itself in." He smiles. "It doesn't matter."
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246 You (Whisper.) "Kim, cheating in sports is *unacceptable*. I got this."
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247 You "You're right, that's none of our business."
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248 Gaston Martin "What is... actually never mind." He smiles a clever smile "I'm sure there's *something* I can help you with, officer."
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249 None
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250 None
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251 Physical Instrument Doesn't matter?! Integrity in sports *doesn't matter*?! Hold me back, sonny-Jim... GODDAMNIT, it's *all* that matters!!!
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252 Conceptualization Aeons ago. Probably when you were still a child.
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253 Reaction Speed A glimmer of respect flashes in René's eyes.
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254 Gaston Martin
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255 Gaston Martin Variable["plaza.rene_reaction_respect_flashing"]
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256 Gaston Martin (Variable["plaza.rene_reaction_respect_flashing"]) == false
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257 Reaction Speed ... and it's gone.
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258 Gaston Martin
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259 Gaston Martin Variable["plaza.gaston_endurance_hunger_"]
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260 Gaston Martin (Variable["plaza.gaston_endurance_hunger_"]) == false
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261 You "Here, something to remember your friend by..." (Give him the photograph of René and the girl.) Variable["plaza.gaston_gaston_said_he_loved_rene"] and CheckItem("rene_photo") == true
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262 Gaston Martin "Let me see..." Gaston takes the photo, hands trembling. "This was 60 years ago! We all went to that parade. Young René looks so happy and Jeannie..." Eyes blurry with tears, he has to stop.
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263 Gaston Martin "I'm sorry, officer, I just..." He dries his eyes. "Thank you, *thank you* for this little memorabilia. It really means the world to me."
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264 Gaston Martin
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265 Gaston Martin IsKimHere()
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266 Gaston Martin (IsKimHere()) == false
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267 Kim Kitsuragi "That was nice," the lieutenant smiles. "A small thing for us, but invaluable to him. He probably didn't even know René had the photo."
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268 None
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269 Gaston Martin "It is what it is, part of life really," he mumbles, only half-listening to you. "But to know someone for 79 years, then one day they're just *gone*..."
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270 None
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271 Gaston Martin "I just don't know anymore... about anything really." He slowly shakes his head, then remembers your presence. "But you... you must need something?"
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272 Empathy Despite their differences these men played such a significant part in each other's lives that now that one of them is gone, the other feels... just lost.
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273 Gaston Martin
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274 Gaston Martin IsKimHere()
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275 Gaston Martin (IsKimHere()) == false
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276 Kim Kitsuragi "We are both very sorry for your loss," the lieutenant bows his head. "Death of a friend is a terrible thing."
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277 Gaston Martin "It is what it is... part of life," he mumbles, only half-listening to you. "But to know someone for 79 years, then one day they're just *gone*..."
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278 You "I'm not afraid of death either."
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279 You "I don't want to die."
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280 You "I'm not afraid of dying -- I'm only afraid of not really living."
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281 You "I'm pretty much on my wait out myself too... can't wait to die!"
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282 None
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283 Inland Empire He will never play pétanque again.
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284 Gaston Martin
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285 Gaston Martin Variable["cargo.guardbooth_took_uniform"]
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286 Gaston Martin (Variable["cargo.guardbooth_took_uniform"]) == false
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287 Reaction Speed That means the uniform could still be in the guard booth -- something to keep in mind if you *really* plan to give yourself to Revachol.
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288 You "Tell me."
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289 You "Something forgettable, like 'See you tomorrow' probably?"
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290 Gaston Martin
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291 Gaston Martin Variable["yard.hanged_boots_soles_inspected"]
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292 Gaston Martin (Variable["yard.hanged_boots_soles_inspected"]) == false
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293 Rhetoric Teacup? Oh, because of the ceramic armour. Clever.
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294 None
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295 You "Let's talk some more about Jeanne-Marie." Variable["plaza.gaston_talked_about_jeanmarie"] == true and Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"] == false
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296 Gaston Martin "Sweet sweet Jeannie..." He nods, smiling. "Ask away officer, I knew her all my life."
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297 None
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298 You "I want to go over few more things about René, if that's okay?" Variable["plaza.gaston_rene_was_an_absolute_cunt"] == true
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299 Gaston Martin "Sure, officer." He smiles. "They are the good guys around here. What do you need?"
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300 Gaston Martin "Yes?" he looks up. "What about, René?"
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301 You "Nothing wrong with weighing your options first."
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302 Gaston Martin
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303 Gaston Martin CheckEquipped("jacket_carabineer") or CheckEquipped("pants_carabineer")
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304 Gaston Martin (CheckEquipped("jacket_carabineer") or CheckEquipped("pants_carabineer")) == false
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305 Gaston Martin "Guess he was about to head home. The dockworkers found him in his civilian clothes and not the cockatoo uniform you... ugh... confiscated."
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306 Gaston Martin
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307 Gaston Martin Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]
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308 Gaston Martin (Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]) == false
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309 You "What? Was he killed during the mercenary tribunal?"
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310 Gaston Martin "Oh, he would have liked that." The old man slowly shakes his head. "Violent lives ending violently... That's how he wanted to go. Sadly it was not the case."
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311 Gaston Martin
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312 Gaston Martin Variable["TASK.ask_rene_about_the_photograph_found_in_his_booth"]
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313 Gaston Martin (Variable["TASK.ask_rene_about_the_photograph_found_in_his_booth"]) == false
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314 Gaston Martin
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315 Gaston Martin Variable["TASK.ask_rene_about_the_photograph_found_in_his_booth_done"]
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316 Gaston Martin (Variable["TASK.ask_rene_about_the_photograph_found_in_his_booth_done"]) == false
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317 Gaston Martin
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318 Gaston Martin
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319 Gaston Martin Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]
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320 Gaston Martin (Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]) == false
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321 You "Too bad René's gone, I was hoping to ask him about May bells..." (Hold out the flower.) Variable["plaza.gaston_rene_was_an_absolute_cunt"] == true and CheckItem("dried_may_bells") and Variable["plaza.gaston_maybells_asked"] == false
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322 Gaston Martin The old man stares at the flower, then sighs and says: "René wasn't really what you'd call a botanist, officer. And believe me, he didn't like Insulindian Lilies."
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323 You "Wait, Insulindian Lillies?"
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324 You "Why didn't he like them?"
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325 Gaston Martin "Mhmh," he replies with a slight nod. "That's their old name, dating back to the time of kings and crests and all that other stuff he loved so much."
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326 Gaston Martin "There were many reasons, but mostly it was the communards. They called them 'The Bells of Revolution'." A sad smile passes his face.
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327 Gaston Martin "I guess in the end the Insulindian Lillies were just another piece of the Old Insulinde, the royalists had to surrender to the Mazovian insurgents. It doesn't really matter anymore."
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328 Inland Empire But you feel the dried flower in your hand somehow still *does* matter. Although not to this sad old man.
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329 None
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330 Physical Instrument Of course he didn't, flowers are for pansies. Stop wasting time with them.
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331 None
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332 Gaston Martin "It is such a pleasure to see you again, officer. How may I aid the Citizens Militia on this fine day?"
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333 Gaston Martin "Officer!" He exclaims. "The mere sight of police in Martinaise makes me feel safer already. How can I help you?"
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334 Gaston Martin
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335 Gaston Martin DayCount() == 2
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336 Gaston Martin (DayCount() == 2) == false
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337 Gaston Martin "Hello, officer." He turns to you. "How might I be of assistance on this fine day?"
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338 None
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339 Gaston Martin
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340 Gaston Martin Variable["plaza.gaston_greeting_done"]
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341 Gaston Martin (Variable["plaza.gaston_greeting_done"]) == false
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342 René Arnoux "Yes, that's what you need, Gaston. More padding on that fat ass of yours. I hope your heart gives out."
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343 Gaston Martin "René, tsk-tsk. It's the little pleasures. Life doesn't need to be a.... *mnjam mnjam*... a struggle."
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344 Gaston Martin "I have really outdone myself..." He takes a bite out of his sandwich. "This is divine."
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345 None
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346 None
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347 Gaston Martin
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348 Gaston Martin Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_tribunal"]
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349 Gaston Martin (Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_tribunal"]) == false
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350 You "Hey, Gaston. No comment on the duds?" Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"] == true and CheckEquipped("jacket_carabineer") and Variable["plaza.gaston_commented_on_duds"] == false
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351 Gaston Martin "It... isn't right." The old man doesn't even bother looking away. "René wanted to be buried in his uniform. But I guess it doesn't matter now..."
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352 Gaston Martin
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353 Gaston Martin IsKimHere()
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354 Gaston Martin (IsKimHere()) == false
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355 Kim Kitsuragi The lieutenant gives you a long, slow shake of his head.
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356 None
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357 None
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358 You "May René rest in peace." (Conclude.) Variable["plaza.gaston_rene_was_an_absolute_cunt"] == false
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359 Gaston Martin "Yes..." A strange expression runs across his wrinkled face, when he repeats: "in peace."
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360 Gaston Martin
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361 Gaston Martin Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"] or Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"]
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362 Gaston Martin (Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"] or Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"]) == false
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363 Gaston Martin
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364 Gaston Martin Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"] or Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"]
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365 Gaston Martin (Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"] or Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"]) == false
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366 You "Shame, I didn't get to ask him how to turn back time." Variable["plaza.rene_fascha_dream_endurance_confirmed"] == true and Variable["plaza.gaston_fascha_dq_rene_dead_aske_him"] == false and Variable["plaza.rene_asked_about_turning_back_time"] == false and Variable["plaza.gaston_rene_was_an_absolute_cunt"] == true
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367 Gaston Martin "Real shame..." The old man nods, eyes still on the ground. He's not really paying attention to your words.
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368 Logic You're not gonna get anything out of this guy. If the old carabineer knew something, it will be buried with him.
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369 Endurance No worries, just a small setback. *Movere tempore*, kingsman. For the tenacious no road is impassable. Just got to stay moving.
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370 None
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371 You "Icebreaker, I plough through every ice sheet on my path." Variable["whirling.mirror_concept_icebreaker"] == true
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372 Gaston Martin "I uh..." He rubs his chin, not knowing what to say. "That's nice. Uh... If I'm in your way, I'll move! Or can I help in any way?"
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