Conversation 714: PAWNSHOP / SAWED-OFF STREET LIGHT

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ID	Character	Dialogue	Conditions	Links
0	None			1
1	None			100
2	Sawed-off Street Light	A typical Martinaise street light sits among assorted floor and table lamps.		63
3	You	Let your gaze run over the street light.		6
4	You	"Is that a street light?"		9
5	You	"Where did you get this?"		16
6	Sawed-off Street Light	The light pole has been carefully cut, and the wiring has been redone and attached to a standard indoor plug. The light buzzes faintly but persistently.		34
7	None			3 4 5 72 189 18 32 22
8	None			7
9	Bird's Nest Roy	"Yes, officer. As you can see, it's in perfect working order."		198
10	Kim Kitsuragi			11 12
11	Kim Kitsuragi		IsKimHere()	13
12	Kim Kitsuragi		(IsKimHere()) == false	14
13	Kim Kitsuragi	"We're not here to investigate the theft of city property." He leans in so the pawnbroker doesn't hear him.		64
14	Sawed-off Street Light	The light's buzzing resembles the purring of a cat. It seems very much at home here.		15
15	None			7
16	Bird's Nest Roy	"It was brought to me to be altered."		10
17	Composure	His manner is casual, but his speech is careful, measured. He wants you to know that he has nothing to hide.		8
18	You	"How much for the street light?"		19
19	Bird's Nest Roy	"Seven hundred reál. A bargain, I dare say."		71
20	You	"Are you out of your mind? There's one just like that on every corner!"		23
21	You	"Even taking into account the risk of obtaining the light, that seems a bit steep...."		24
22	You	There's nothing else you need to know about the light. [Leave.]
23	Bird's Nest Roy	He rests his elbows on the counter and brings his face closer to the glass. "The light has undergone three transformations, and every transformation, large or small, has a price tag."		25
24	Bird's Nest Roy	"There's also the matter of rewiring. But the most important transformation is the light's placement among ordinary *indoor* fixtures, which has adjusted its morphological field. The light became suitable for use inside the home just a few days ago."		31
25	Logic	The light has been removed and rewired -- that's two *transformations*. But what about the third?		46
26	You	"I get how sawing it off and redoing the wiring could add to the cost, but what else?"		29
27	You	"What do you mean, *transformations*?"		28
28	Bird's Nest Roy	He throws you a look of weary patience. "Well, there are the costs of removal and rewiring."		30
29	Bird's Nest Roy	He throws you a look of weary patience. "The most important transformation is the light's placement among ordinary *indoor* fixtures, which has adjusted its morphological field. The light became suitable for use inside the home just a few days ago."		65
30	Bird's Nest Roy	"But the most important transformation is the light's placement among ordinary *indoor* fixtures, which has adjusted its morphological field. The light became suitable for use inside the home just a few days ago."		65
31	None			7
32	You	"I want that street light. Here's 700."	Variable["canal.light_price"] == true	45
33	None			7
34	Conceptualization	This would make quite a statement in your living room.		8
35	You	"Seven hundred sounds about right. I imagine it wasn't easy sawing off that street lamp."		36
36	Bird's Nest Roy	"Hey, I don't know where it came from, but it's not every day you get to buy and sell something so extraordinary..."		33
37	You	"But how am I going to take it with me?"		38
38	Bird's Nest Roy	"It is quite heavy. You're going to need a truck."		39
39	You	"But... I don't have a truck."		40
40	Bird's Nest Roy	"That's alright, I can keep it here for you until you find one."		41 42
41	You	"Thanks, I appreciate it."		53
42	You	"I want my money back."		43
43	Bird's Nest Roy	"But... why? It's a perfectly wonderful light."		44
44	Bird's Nest Roy	"Besides," he points to the sign on his booth, "there are no returns or exchanges for items purchased in this shop."
45	Bird's Nest Roy	"Excellent choice. I'm almost sad to part with it."		37
46	Kim Kitsuragi			47 48
47	Kim Kitsuragi		Variable["canal.light_concept_transform"]	26
48	Kim Kitsuragi		(Variable["canal.light_concept_transform"]) == false	27
49	Kim Kitsuragi			50 51
50	Kim Kitsuragi		Variable["canal.light_money"]	52
51	Kim Kitsuragi		(Variable["canal.light_money"]) == false	2
52	Sawed-off Street Light	It's the 700 reál modified street light you bought for some unknown reason.		54
53	Bird's Nest Roy	"It's no problem. Come back any time to look at it. It's *your* sawed off street light now."		66
54	None			58 56 55
55	You	Great. I guess I'm stuck with it. [Leave.]
56	You	"Is there still no way you'd give me my money back? I can't do anything with this light."		57
57	Bird's Nest Roy	"I'm sorry, there are no returns or exchanges for items purchased in this shop. Just enjoy it."		59
58	You	Look at the light in your life.		60
59	None			54
60	Sawed-off Street Light	Still the same. The pole has been carefully cut, the wiring redone and attached to a standard indoor plug. The light buzzes faintly but persistently.		61
61	Conceptualization	Makes you feel *rebellious*.		62
62	None			54
63	Encyclopedia	Street lights like this one were part of a renovation effort a few decades back. Sadly, the effort was abandoned before it was completed -- and so these lights still illuminate crumbling streets.		7
64	Kim Kitsuragi	"You have to admit, it's rather clever, what he's done with it." He pauses, studying the light.		15
65	Conceptualization	Okay. That checks out.		31
66	Kim Kitsuragi			67 68
67	Kim Kitsuragi		IsKimHere()	69
68	Kim Kitsuragi		(IsKimHere()) == false	70
69	Kim Kitsuragi	"A wise investment. I agree. The best part is that you *can't* carry it around -- I would really dislike it if you could."		70
70	You	Leave your street light be for now. [Leave.]
71	Half Light	A bargain?! No, it's not! He's trying to sweet-talk you into buying trash!		20 21 35
72	You	"Let's talk about this trade then, if you're happy with shares?" (Start hustling.)	Variable["canal.roy_street_light_net_worth"] and Variable["canal.light_share_trade_exited"] == false and Variable["canal.light_paid_shares"] == false and Variable["canal.light_money"] == false	73
73	Kim Kitsuragi			74 75
74	Kim Kitsuragi		Variable["canal.light_price"]	76
75	Kim Kitsuragi		(Variable["canal.light_price"]) == false	77
76	Bird's Nest Roy	"More than happy. Like I said, I value the street light at 700 reál. You decide how many of your shares that gets me."		81
77	Bird's Nest Roy	"More than happy. I value the street light at 700 reál. You decide how many of your shares that gets me."		81
78	Logic	A twentieth of your shares is a sensible offer. Very divisible as far as numbers go.		118
79	You	"How does a twentieth sound to you?"		86
80	You	"I need time to mull this over." (Go back.)		83
81	Savoir Faire	As *little* as possible. We only sell shares if we're getting something of *more value* for them. Shares are *premium* goods. THINK BIG BUSINESS!		121
82	You	"I'll give you a third of my shares for it."		85
83	Bird's Nest Roy	"Of course, officer." There's a tiny hint of distress in his voice. "It's your decision."		84
84	None			7
85	Bird's Nest Roy	"A *third*? Are you sure?"		89
86	Bird's Nest Roy	"Hm, that's a reasonable offer." He raises a curled finger to his chin, looking as thoughtful as he can.		124
87	Bird's Nest Roy	He gulps. "That's... not enough."		98 96
88	You	"I can't go higher than a few shares."		87
89	Savoir Faire	Whoa, whoa, whoa! What are you doing? That street light isn't worth anywhere near that much. Reel it in, moneybags. Or do you like being bankrupt?		90 91
90	You	"Yes, I'm sure."		92
91	You	"Actually, no."		93
92	Bird's Nest Roy	"Alright, you have a deal. The street light is all yours." His shoulders relax as if a load has been lifted off them. "Pleasure doing business with you."		143
93	Bird's Nest Roy	"Take your time."		95
94	None			82 79 88 80
95	None			94
96	You	"Take it or leave it. Makes no odds to me."		97
97	Bird's Nest Roy	"Forget it, then. I'll get more for the light in cash. Unless you want to reconsider?"		201
98	You	"Look, I was told that these shares will *double* in value in five years' time."	Variable["cargo.mrlb_shares_increase_value"]	99
99	Bird's Nest Roy	"But I want to sell them *now*." He tilts his head slightly to consider this new information.		127
100	Kim Kitsuragi			101 102
101	Kim Kitsuragi		Variable["canal.light_paid_shares"]	103
102	Kim Kitsuragi		(Variable["canal.light_paid_shares"]) == false	49
103	Sawed-off Street Light	It's the 700 reál modified street light you traded for shares.		108
104	Sawed-off Street Light	The pole has been carefully cut, the wiring redone and attached to a standard indoor plug. The light buzzes faintly but persistently.		106
105	You	Look at the light in your life.		104
106	Inland Empire	She's going to *love* it.		128
107	You	Read the sign.		111
108	None			107 105 117 109
109	You	See you later, sunshine. [Leave.]		193
110	None			108
111	Sawed-off Street Light	It reads: 'SOLD TO THE DISCO COP FOR SHARES IN M-K MERCURY GROUP.' The words are written with an even kerning in bold, precise letters.		112
112	Savoir Faire	Looks surprisingly official for a small-time trader. Some of your big-biz flair must be rubbing off on him.		113
113	None			108
114	You	"So how do I get this light out of here?" (Proceed.)		141
115	Empathy	Some extra shares would go a long way to helping him out of debt. He deserves a break.		94
116	Bird's Nest Roy	"Hm?" He surfaces from a daydream. "Oh, right. That's... good," he replies, unsure of what you said.		204
117	You	"I've got big plans for this light. Your shop's gonna be a landmark one day."		116
118	Kim Kitsuragi			119 120
119	Kim Kitsuragi		Variable["canal.roy_debt_known"]	115
120	Kim Kitsuragi		(Variable["canal.roy_debt_known"]) == false	122
121	Endurance	He has an idea of what he wants but he's not giving it away. Sign of a veteran dealer -- able to withstand negotiations over minuscule amounts for *days* or even *weeks*.		78
122	Empathy	Something lifted in him when he saw those shares. He *needs* as many as possible -- even if he won't admit it.		94
123	Bird's Nest Roy	"Alright, you have a deal. The street light is all yours." His shoulders relax as if a load has been lifted off them. "Pleasure doing business with you."		143
124	Reaction Speed	This is all for show. He's already made his mind up.		125
125	Drama	The pose! The power! Yessssss, drag this part out and reel in your audience, darling. See if they will crack under the suspense.		123
126	Bird's Nest Roy	"Alright, alright. That'll have to do." His shoulders relax slightly. "The street light is all yours."		143
127	Perception (Sight)	Or has another light shining on the ceiling caught his eye? It's hard to tell.		126
128	Kim Kitsuragi			129 130
129	Kim Kitsuragi		Variable["canal.light_inland_she"]	131 132
130	Kim Kitsuragi		(Variable["canal.light_inland_she"]) == false	110
131	You	Who is?		133
132	You	(Don't ask.)		167
133	Inland Empire	Silence...		203
134	You	"Nothing like a good business deal to loosen the joints, is there?" (Rotate your shoulders.)		148
135	You	(Ready your hands on your pistol.)	Variable["canal.light_halflight_grabbing_gun"] and CheckItem("gun_villiers")	149
136	You	"How can I trust that you won't sell it to someone else?"		137
137	Bird's Nest Roy	"Tell you what..." He bends down and disappears behind the counter.		145
138	Bird's Nest Roy	"But... why? It's a perfectly wonderful light. Besides," he points to the sign on his booth, "there are no returns or exchanges for items purchased in this shop."		137
139	You	"I want my shares back then."		138
140	Bird's Nest Roy	"That's alright, I can keep it here for you until you find one."		136 139
141	Bird's Nest Roy	"It is quite heavy. You're going to need a truck."		142
142	You	"But... I don't have a truck."		140
143	None			156 134 114
144	You	"Hey! Where'd you go?"		154
145	Rhetoric	Did he just do a runner? He can't get away that easily. Try calling out to him.		147
146	Volition	Don't panic. I'm sure he's just doing his shoelaces up. Something like that.		135 181 144 153
147	Half Light	What if he's grabbing a GUN?!		146
148	Bird's Nest Roy	He doesn't quite catch your meaning. "Oh... sure." He tries to mimic your rotational action but just ends up shrugging.		166
149	Kim Kitsuragi			150 151
150	Kim Kitsuragi		IsKimHere()	152
151	Kim Kitsuragi		(IsKimHere()) == false	182
152	Kim Kitsuragi	The lieutenant catches your movements and meets your eyes with a look of confusion.		182
153	You	(Pretend to browse the shop from where you're stood.)		154
154	Bird's Nest Roy	The pawnshop owner uprights himself back into view with the stiffness of an old ironing board. "Here we go," he says, holding a piece of cardboard out at you.		173 174
155	None			108
156	You	"How does it feel to be a *shareholder*?"		158
157	Bird's Nest Roy	"Yeah, good. But I won't be holding onto these shares for long." He gives you a false grin. "I've got to pay those debts off."		163
158	Kim Kitsuragi			159 160
159	Kim Kitsuragi		Variable["canal.roy_debt_known"]	157
160	Kim Kitsuragi		(Variable["canal.roy_debt_known"]) == false	161
161	Bird's Nest Roy	"Yeah, good. But I won't be holding onto these shares for long." He gives you a false grin.		162
162	You	"Got some big purchases planned, have you?"		164
163	None			143
164	Bird's Nest Roy	"Let's just say there's some long overdue business I've got to deal with."		165
165	None			143
166	None			143
167	Inland Empire	Silence...		203
168	You	"It'll have to do for now."		177
169	You	"I like your thinking."		177
170	Bird's Nest Roy	He watches you attach the sign to the street light using the sticky tack he put on the back of it. "There you go. Beautiful job."		155
171	Savoir Faire	Great idea! One of your physical assets *on display* for the public. Maybe this was a good idea after all. We could sell tickets for people to come see it, turn this into a little money churner...		172
172	Savoir Faire	But let's come back to that idea later. There's easier money to be made elsewhere. Just get that sign stuck on there for now.		169 168
173	You	"What's that?"		176
174	You	(Take it.)		175
175	Bird's Nest Roy	He hands you the cardboard and you notice there's something written on it. "Stick this to the light and people will know that it's *yours*."		171
176	Bird's Nest Roy	"It's a sign that declares you the owner of the street light. Stick it on and people will know that it's *yours*."		171
177	Kim Kitsuragi			178 179
178	Kim Kitsuragi		Variable["canal.light_roy_handed_sign"]	170
179	Kim Kitsuragi		(Variable["canal.light_roy_handed_sign"]) == false	180
180	Bird's Nest Roy	He hands you the sign then watches you attach it to the street light using the sticky tack he put on the back. "There you go. Beautiful job."		155
181	You	(Search for something you can defend yourself with.)	Variable["canal.light_halflight_grabbing_gun"] and CheckItem("gun_villiers") == false	149
182	Bird's Nest Roy	You tense up as the pawnshop owner uprights himself back into view. There isn't a gun in his hands -- or anywhere else on him. Instead, he holds out a piece of cardboard. "Here we go."		185
183	You	"Phew." (Relax.) "I thought you were grabbing a gun."		184
184	Bird's Nest Roy	"Oh, nothing like that." He is completely unfazed by your statement. "Just this sign that declares you the owner of the street light. Stick it on and people will know that it's *yours*."		171
185	Half Light	He's trying to cut you with its sharp edge!		186
186	Volition	He's *really* not. Just take it off him.		187 183 173 174
187	You	"Careful where you point that thing. It's sharp!"		188
188	Bird's Nest Roy	"I assure you it's not." He runs a finger along its edge. "See? Not a scratch. Now, please, take it and stick it on the street light. That way people will know it's *yours*."		171
189	You	"Let's talk about trading those shares again."	Variable["canal.light_share_trade_exited"] and Variable["canal.light_paid_shares"] == false and Variable["canal.light_money"] == false	190
190	Bird's Nest Roy	"Yes please," he says eagerly.		191
191	None			94
192	Bird's Nest Roy	"Uh," comes a voice from behind the glass. "One quick question. How do I get hold of my shares?"		196
193	Kim Kitsuragi			194 195
194	Kim Kitsuragi		Variable["canal.light_roy_asked_how_get_shares"]
195	Kim Kitsuragi		(Variable["canal.light_roy_asked_how_get_shares"]) == false	192
196	You	"I'll get my Personal Brand Strategist to sort the legal work out with you." (Mumble.) "Once I have one..."		197
197	Bird's Nest Roy	"Oh, right. Perfect. Thank you."
198	Kim Kitsuragi			199 200
199	Kim Kitsuragi		Variable["canal.roy_empathy_hiding_debt"]	8
200	Kim Kitsuragi		(Variable["canal.roy_empathy_hiding_debt"]) == false	17
201	None			94
202	Sawed-off Street Light	Your eyes slide back to the 700 reál modified street light you traded for shares. The golden light seems to flicker ever so slightly, like a butterfly... It casts shadows on the sign.		108
203	None			202
204	None			202