CONTAINERYARD EVRART UNION - 788

G 0 START 1 input 0->1 163 Evrart Claire: "I'm always happy to educate and entertain you, my friend." He takes a sip from his coffee. "So, what's on your mind?" 1->163 238 Evrart Claire: "The golden boy returns once more! Wonderful -- simply wonderful, Harry." He claps his hands together like a child who's just been offered cotton candy. "Of course, I already knew this." 1->238 2 Evrart Claire: "Wild stuff, Harry. Absolutely *wild*. I'm not judging you. We all have our dark days. What matters is: Union men are gonna help you fix this." He smiles. "Anyway..." 3 Evrart Claire: "...the neighbours of this old woman contacted my men, because they trust me and the Débardeurs Union. Apparently she was waving it around at the entrance to her building." 2->3 9 Half Light: Waving the gun around doesn't sound good. None of this does. 3->9 4 Suggestion: Hear that? You did it the honest way. You got the *real* signatures and now he's happy. Well done. 245 Interfacing: I don't know... your dirty forgery-fingers aren't sure if playing this one straight was the right thing to do. 4->245 5 Perception (Hearing): Oops... yes, the noise would do the trick. It'll be terrible. 143 Evrart Claire: "And when they do..." He holds out his index finger. "They will have a *good* place to go. I'm currently working on renovating the buildings near the roundabout into affordable *workers palaces*." 5->143 6 You: "Wait, but -- will you erect a statue to yourself?" 259 Evrart Claire: "I'm not a *symbolist*, Harry. I'm a realist. My statue will be Martinaise rebuilt: five story building complexes, workers on welfare and landowners in Ozonne *hating* me. That will be my statue -- *and* yours. We're doing this together." 6->259 7 You: "I knew you were up to something." 61 Evrart Claire: "Damn right I'm up to something, Harry!" The fist lands on the table again. "I'm gonna make the working man as rich as *Joyce Messier*. That's my job. Just like yours is to keep the peace." 7->61 8 Evrart Claire: He looks at the swordfish clock and nods: "It's already *happening*." 312 Jump to: [EVRARTUS CLAIRUS] 8->312 223 Untitled hub 9->223 10 Evrart Claire: "There was no fine print, Harry." He leans forward. "But I do hope all that construction noise and limited street access *encourages* some people to move. After a year of that ruckus, who wouldn't?" 10->5 11 Reaction Speed: But will there be giant statues of the Claire brothers towering above it all? Joyce knew he was up to something. 11->6 41 You: "Sounds like you got this. You can rely on my vote." 11->41 132 You: "Joyce was right when she said you were up to something..." 11->132 12 Evrart Claire: "I'm listening, Harry." 80 Jump to: [EVRARTUS CLAIRUS] 12->80 13 You: "They're trained military people. Aren't you afraid for your men?" 42 Evrart Claire: "Harry, we outnumber them fifteen hundred to one. And that's just Martinaise. With all the unions in Revachol -- and with public opinion on our side -- we can hold off two men. Or fifteen men. Or even fifty men." 13->42 14 Evrart Claire: "Your gun is with an old woman," he says, absolutely unperturbed by your outburst. "I hear she's a character, so watch out." 88 Variable["tc.pigs"] 14->88 15 Jump to: [Untitled hub] 15->223 16 Rhetoric: Actually, no, it's not. 167 You: "Why are you telling me your plans?" 16->167 17 Drama: He really doesn't know. 190 Reaction Speed: A guy, huh? 17->190 18 Evrart Claire: "I don't. I told you it could have been his own mother... I'm pretty sure it wasn't anyone from the Union. Maybe it was the mob... or maybe he killed himself 'cause he was a closet socialist? Truth is, I simply don't know." 34 Drama: He really doesn't. 18->34 19 Jump to: [EVRARTUS CLAIRUS] 231 EVRARTUS CLAIRUS 19->231 20 Evrart Claire: "With renewed zeal sparked by communal ownership, the men will be shipping those containers double time. You'll be surprised to see how fast things go without parasites latching on. We'll have our hands free to pursue bold, exotic new revenue streams." 169 Variable["ice.acele_named_evrart"]  or  Variable["pier.joyce_narco_investigate_open"] 20->169 21 IsKimHere() 22 IsKimHere() 21->22 23 !(IsKimHere()) 21->23 236 Kim Kitsuragi: "Drug trafficking." 22->236 273 You: "By bold new revenues you mean the drug trade?" 23->273 24 Encyclopedia: He's basically admitting to it. 313 Untitled hub 24->313 25 Evrart Claire: "Boys..." He looks around the container. "Harry felt queasy about it. We're not doing it. Can we talk about my beautiful incorporated Martinaise and its many-sided business ventures now? This bold new vision of incorporated socialism I'm offering?" 32 You: "Honestly, it's not my place to judge or express an opinion." 25->32 113 You: "I'm not feeling a whole lot of *Revachol* here. Not enough flags or kings." 25->113 179 You: "Well, I mean, if it has the word *incorporate* in it, then I like it. I'm a money-guy." 25->179 206 You: "That's very ambitious. I love what you're doing for the working man." 25->206 26 Evrart Claire: He leans forward and looks straight into your eyes with the warmest of smiles. "You're in my inner circle. We can talk about anything: the strike, the murder, your lost gun -- *nothing* is off the table." 239 Variable["plaza.mailbox_sent_fake_signatures"] 26->239 27 Evrart Claire: "Harry..." He shakes his head. "By now you should know I would never do anything tricky like that. However, if the construction noise and limited street access makes *some* people consider moving..." 79 Evrart Claire: "Well, let's just say there'll be freshly renovated buildings near the roundabout where those poor people can finally enjoy a significant uptick in quality of life. I'm talking real affordable *workers palaces*." 27->79 28 You: "Did *you* order the hanged man killed?" 98 Variable["whirling.hardie_rhetoric_wc_success"] 28->98 29 You: "And *life*..." (Nod.) "I knew you were a man of the people, Evrart." 176 Evrart Claire: "And I knew you're one too, Harry! Right when you rolled into town. I've got the centre, I've got room for a retail complex, and In four years I'll get the church too. The wheels are turning, Harry. The wheels of progress. This post-war limbo -- I won't stand for it. There are kids practically playing with their own *faeces* out there... It cannot go on." 29->176 30 Evrart Claire: "Oh, you mean what sort of *goods* are gonna be flowing through? How am I gonna replace all the contacts we'll lose once the poo-poo hits the fan? The clients who'll ditch us? Harry, we've thought of everything." 213 Logic: Clients would take a well-known multinational conglomerate over a local mobster any day. 30->213 31 Jump to: [EVRARTUS CLAIRUS] 31->231 153 Evrart Claire: "Harry, the length you're willing to go to keep your nose clean is *remarkable*." He stares at you lovingly. "You will always have a warm bed in Mr. Claire's household, my friend, and a special place in the future of Martinaise." 32->153 33 You: "How many of you guys are there in the Union?" 315 Evrart Claire: "2,372," he replies like a whip. "Plus yours truly, of course." 33->315 34->19 35 Evrart Claire: "The company thinks transporting these chemicals in bulk 'looks bad,'" he makes air quotes, "'has bad optics,' 'may be illegal in some countries.' The Débardeurs' Union, however... we're all about the large volume column." 197 Encyclopedia: In bulk shipping, *large volume column* is a major buyer. A shark. 35->197 36 Evrart Claire: "I'm an old-fashioned guy, Mr. Kitsuragi. I sometimes grab a beer with the boys, but I have no idea about the things you just mentioned." He smiles. 290 Evrart Claire: He smiles. "But if I *were* to supply ingredients for some sort of rainbow party, I would make sure the Union took a fantastic share -- and I'd keep that stuff far away from Martinaise." 36->290 37 Evrart Claire: "I'm an old-fashioned guy, Harry. I sometimes grab a beer with the boys, but I have no idea about the things you just mentioned." 37->290 38 Logic: This must be the woman who bought the gun from Roy, the one he described as "terrifying." 242 You: "So the gun's still with the woman who bought it from Roy..." 38->242 39 Empathy: There is true indignation in his voice when he speaks about the state of things. And even a touch of pain. 75 Pain Threshold: The pain is true. He's seen the kids do worse than that. 39->75 40 Encyclopedia: We might be looking at someone with a medical history here. Watch out. 174 Hand/Eye Coordination: Unstable is good, actually. She will be easier to disarm... no wait, actually unstable is pretty bad. 40->174 94 Evrart Claire: "Oh I do, Harry, I really do." He crosses his arms on his chest. "I'm gonna make the working man as rich as *Joyce Messier* with that vote of yours. That's my job. Just like yours is to keep the peace." 41->94 255 Evrart Claire: "The more they send, the worse it's going to look for them. They made a *huge* mistake hiring those guys. *No one* likes foreign mercenaries. The leftists hate them, the fascists hate them, even the moralists think they're *in bad taste*." 42->255 43 You: "Can I ask you about specific union members?" 101 Evrart Claire: "We're way past *specific* Union members now. This is the Big Time." His eyes are shining. "We're talking about the future of Revachol here, Harry." 43->101 44 Evrart Claire: "This..." He points to you, then himself. "... has been *so* great. I'm sorry we don't have more fun things to do together, but if you ever feel like bouncing something off me, my door is always open." 55 Jump to: [EVRARTHUB] 44->55 45 Evrart Claire: "Why, a war, of course." 270 IsKimHere() 45->270 46 Jump to: [EVRARTUS CLAIRUS] 46->231 47 Authority: You would look nice as a statue... 47->7 228 You: "Sounds like you got this. You can rely on my vote." 47->228 48 Evrart Claire: "I'm not a *symbolist*, Harry. I'm a realist. My statue will be Martinaise rebuilt: five story building complexes, kids off speed and landowners in Ozonne *hating* me. That will be my statue -- *and* yours. We're doing this together." 48->47 49 Interfacing: See, forging that signature really paid off. 310 Drama: Well done, sire. By guile and deceit, you're in. 49->310 50 Evrart Claire: "*Re-set*," he repeats. "I have big plans for Martinaise. And they do *not* include humans living in those pig sheds on the coast. That land will be used for municipal buildings and commerce." 282 You: "What do you mean?" 50->282 51 Variable["pier.joyce_evrart_villagequest_told"] 52 Variable["pier.joyce_evrart_villagequest_told"] 51->52 53 !(Variable["pier.joyce_evrart_villagequest_told"]) 51->53 52->11 196 Conceptualization: And then there will be a giant statue of him, towering above it all? 53->196 54 You: "Is that why you haven't let Joyce in here?" 204 Evrart Claire: "Yes. It's also why I let that midget Gaumont go. He's too nice. I can't put him through this. Plus, he knows how to get in here. That woman can't tell her tits from her asshole. She has no chance." 54->204 6050606 JUMP OUT to CONTAINERYARD / EVRART 55->6050606 56 Kim Kitsuragi: "And what do you have to gain from a war?" 177 Evrart Claire: "Victory, Mr. Kitsuragi. I have *victory* to gain. We are going to start a war with the Wild Pines Group -- and win before they even realize there *is* a war." 56->177 57 You: "Who killed the hanged man?" 302 Evrart Claire: "No idea. Could have been his own mother for all I know. If you ever find the guy, give him a big fat kiss from Evrart Claire. Couldn't have done it without him." 57->302 58 You: Say nothing. 227 Evrart Claire: "Let's look at the big picture. Martinaise as a whole. There are little girls out there with dreams of making music. Young mothers who want to start businesses. Models who want to walk catwalks and steel welders who want to weld steel." 58->227 59 Volition: Let's keep focusing on the drug trade. He was almost admitting to it. 168 Untitled hub (02) 59->168 60 Untitled hub (03) 93 You: "It's good I sold it. I would've shot myself with it." 60->93 123 You: "It was my fault. I pawned it off. I'm a terrible cop." 60->123 140 You: "Uhm, I think I needed money so I pawned my sidearm." 60->140 195 You: Stay silent. 60->195 278 Half Light: A true flash of anger in him -- as he thinks of her. 61->278 62 You: "What was the fine print on the document I mailed? What was the catch?" 62->10 63 Jump to: [EVRARTUS CLAIRUS] 63->231 64 You: "Why *are* you so fat?" 211 Evrart Claire: "Glad you asked. I've got Type 2 diabetes because sugar and fat was all my mother had to give me and my brother Edgar when we were kids." 64->211 65 Evrart Claire: "Because we're friends, Harry! Besides, it doesn't matter now. You can go tell her, if you want -- it won't change the course of events. We have a significant head start." 65->8 66 Evrart Claire: "We've been running back channel negotiations with all the major clients. I think the company will be *unpleasantly* surprised to see how many of them stay loyal to Martinaise. And to the new, competitive contracts we can offer." 66->20 67 Encyclopedia: *Benafed* is children's cold medicine, usually apricot flavoured, and *risperizole* is used to treat severe psychosis. 137 IsKimHere() 67->137 68 Kim Kitsuragi: "And the kids on the street can get speed and pyrholidon?" 68->36 69 Composure: Nothing in his features betrays any concern. 152 Evrart Claire: "Anyway, let's not focus on the sensationalism of the drug trade. This hypothetical drug trade is all anyone ever seems to be interested in. It would only be a small part of the Harbour's turnover -- just like the harbour is but a small part of Martinaise." 69->152 70 You: "Hold on, I don't want to look at the big picture. I want to look at the drug trade you almost admitted to." 120 Evrart Claire: "No, no, Harry. That's boring." He sighs. "Alright, it's gone! The hypothetical raw materials trade is off the table. It's such a small and insignificant slice of revenue, I'm cutting it." 70->120 71 Evrart Claire: "Haven't you seen the crates outside, Harry? There's all sorts of fun stuff inside them!" He pushes up his glasses as he laughs. "I mean, heck -- this one has you, me, and my novelty swordfish clock!" "Haven't you seen the crates outside, Harry? There's all sorts of fun stuff inside them!" He pushes up his glasses as he laughs. "I mean, heck -- this one has you and the lieutenant, me, and my novelty swordfish clock!" 191 Composure: Did he just deflate slightly? Was there something he wanted you to ask about? Maybe you should come back if you learn something relevant and ask again. 71->191 72 CheckEquipped("neck_tie")  and  Variable["whirling.necktie_personified"] 73 CheckEquipped("neck_tie")  and  Variable["whirling.necktie_personified"] 72->73 74 !(CheckEquipped("neck_tie")  and  Variable["whirling.necktie_personified"]) 72->74 194 Horrific Necktie: Oh, *bratan*, you played the old man like a three-string banjo. He has no idea. 73->194 199 Variable["TASK.forge_liliennes_and_isobels_signatures_done"] 74->199 75->51 76 IsKimHere() 77 IsKimHere() 76->77 78 !(IsKimHere()) 76->78 107 Evrart Claire: "You're in my inner circle. You too, Mr. Kitsuragi," he nods to the lieutenant, smiling broadly. "We can talk about anything: the strike, the murder, your lost gun -- *nothing* is off the table." 77->107 78->26 277 Composure: He proudly spreads his hands to demonstrate the size of the palaces. They're very large. 79->277 80->231 81 Kim Kitsuragi: "So that's why you haven't let Joyce in?" 81->204 82 Evrart Claire: "Someone must have *stolen* it from you while you were sleeping." He smiles. It's really friendly. "Anyway, the neighbours of this old lady contacted my men because they trust me and the Débardeurs Union. Apparently she was waving it around at the entrance to her building." 218 Half Light: Waving the gun around. Doesn't sound good. 82->218 83 Evrart Claire: "As I said she's a character. I didn't have time for details." He smiles. "It sounds like she's unstable, but don't worry. No one got hurt." 198 Empathy: It sounds like a very disturbed and desperate individual. 83->198 84 You: "Yes, but what do you have to gain from a war?" 85 Evrart Claire: "Victory, Harry. I have *victory* to gain. We are going to start a war with the Wild Pines Group -- and win before they even realize there *is* a war." 84->85 149 Variable["tc.seraise_giant_hornet"] 85->149 86 Evrart Claire: "Sure, some will go, but mark my words: the company will be *unpleasantly* surprised to see how many of them stay loyal to Martinaise. And to the new, competitive contracts we can offer." 86->20 87 Untitled hub 87->13 162 You: "Have you ever heard what two Giant Seraise Hornets can do to an entire colony of bees? They destroy it." 87->162 89 Variable["tc.pigs"] 88->89 90 !(Variable["tc.pigs"]) 88->90 89->38 214 Variable["canal.roy_asked_about_your_gun"] 90->214 91 Logic: 2,373 is a sizeable contingent for a labour organization in Revachol. 248 Authority: And they're all well motivated. At least the ones you've seen. 91->248 92 Evrart Claire: "So am I. The company thinks transporting these chemicals in bulk 'looks bad,'" he makes air quotes, "'has bad optics,' 'may be illegal in some countries.' The Débardeurs' Union, however... we're all about the large volume column." 92->197 93->2 160 Half Light: A true flash of anger in him -- as he thinks of her. 94->160 95 Evrart Claire: "I have. It's a great story, Harry." He nods. "Did you also know how the bee colony kills the giant hornet? They swarm and blanket it entirely, until it suffers a *massive heat stroke* and dies." 247 Empathy: He crosses his hands, contently, thinking of the interior temperature of the wasp rising. 95->247 96 You: "Makes sense to regulate the drug trade like this. Keeps it out of more dangerous hands." 134 Evrart Claire: "Oh, Harry, you've misunderstood. I have no drugs in my hands." He raises both hands, palms open. "It's all far-removed from me like some half-remembered dream." 96->134 97 You: "Is Ruby helping you secure this fantastic share?" 263 Evrart Claire: "Harry, if I *was* supplying raw materials to drug manufacturers, I would need an army of Rubies." 97->263 99 Variable["whirling.hardie_rhetoric_wc_success"] 98->99 100 !(Variable["whirling.hardie_rhetoric_wc_success"]) 98->100 295 Evrart Claire: "Order it? You know my men didn't kill him. They told you -- it was a happy accident. You know how it is, no one takes the *initiative*. If I wanted him dead I would have had to do it myself. And I'm too fat for that." 99->295 224 Evrart Claire: "I did not, Harry." He shakes his head energetically. "Although I am very, very glad he's dead." 100->224 283 Evrart Claire: "You can bother Leonard with that." He points to the door. "He loves to run his mouth on such matters. But I'm in Big-Time mode, Harry." 101->283 102 Evrart Claire: "We're gonna transport the living daylights out of those materials, Harry." His slams his fist on the desk once more. "So your sick kid can get his *benafed* and your wacky uncle doesn't have to come off *risperizole*!" 102->67 103 You: "So is there a trade or isn't there?" 103->227 104 Suggestion: That *is* true. People don't trust pretty people. 148 You: "Okay, another question." 104->148 203 You: "What do you gain from him being dead?" 104->203 105 Electrochemistry: Wow, a neurochemical, psychoactive labour uprising / hostile takeover. 225 You: "God, that sounds shady..." 105->225 289 You: "Diggin' it, Evrart. I have to say -- I'm diggin' this part!" 105->289 304 You: "That's just the top of the iceberg, though, isn't it?" 105->304 106 Jump to: [Evrart Claire: ""...the neighbours of this old woma..."] 106->3 107->239 108 Evrart Claire: "Harry, imagine a Youth Centre-Supermarket-Church complex! Employing hundreds, no, thousands of people. The coast will be lit up with enterprise -- and *life*! All those ruins out there turned into *low-income housing*..." 210 Evrart Claire: He leans forward. "Harry, enough is enough! We're taking this district back. The war was fifty years ago, for god's sake. It's time to move on." 108->210 109 Evrart Claire: "Yes, yes, of course, and while you're doing that, please go ahead and also tell the Wild Pines." He snickers. "I wanna hear them squeal from the indignity." 109->69 110 IsKimHere() 111 IsKimHere() 110->111 112 !(IsKimHere()) 110->112 300 Kim Kitsuragi: The lieutenant nods slowly. "Understood." 111->300 252 Logic: Okay, so that's basically his system here. 112->252 180 Evrart Claire: "Harry, the future I have in store for Martinaise will have all the *macho* aesthetics you love so much. The crowns, the guns... I will even slip in a skull and bones for you, my friend." 113->180 114 Evrart Claire: "An old woman has it and, let me tell you, Harry, word on the street is she's a character. So watch out." 114->88 115 You: "Who *is* this old woman?" 233 Evrart Claire: "Unfortunately, I don't know any more. You're gonna have to go in blind, Harry. But she's an old lady -- how dangerous can she possibly be? Oh, and she calls herself the Pigs." 115->233 116 Kim Kitsuragi: "I, for one, find it refreshing. Finally someone calls *themselves* a pig." A smile flickers in the corner of his mouth. 128 Esprit de Corps: It actually sounds extremely bad, but let's not give him the satisfaction. 116->128 117 Jump to: [EVRARTUS CLAIRUS] 117->231 118 Inland Empire: Calls herself *the Pigs?* That sounds bad. 181 IsKimHere() 118->181 119 Evrart Claire: "Drug trafficking? Don't be stupid, Mr. Kitsuragi. There are perfectly legal, 100% ethical chemical factories on the Samaran isola. You don't need to be *colonialist* about it." 274 Evrart Claire: "All they do is produce components to keep the pharmaceutical industry running. That's people's health we're talking about. Old grannies, little babes, people with disabilities..." 119->274 120->25 121 Conceptualization: Oh yeah, skull and bones! Skull and bones on the Revacholian flag. The Revacholian Death Squad. Oh yeah! The visual image has completely bedazzled you. You're 100% with Evrart now. 121->31 122 You: "Do you remember you said you'd fund your new independent harbour with bold, new exotic revenue streams?" 158 Evrart Claire: "I sure do, Harry." He smiles at you idly twirling his thumbs. "One of our many great conversations. Heck, one of my favourites! What about it?" 122->158 123->2 124 Variable["tc.pigs"] 125 Variable["tc.pigs"] 124->125 126 !(Variable["tc.pigs"]) 124->126 309 Inland Empire: There it is again -- *the pigs*, like Roy said. Not good at all. 125->309 126->118 127 Physical Instrument: Finally -- answers. Ask away, son. 127->231 128->15 129 You: "So the village is doomed -- because I helped you." 293 Evrart Claire: "You were there, you saw the place. A waste land -- there's nothing left. But mark my words, Harry." His slams his fist on the table, causing some of the coffee to spill. "We are going to *reset* it." "You were there, you saw the place. A waste land -- there's nothing left. But mark my words, officers." His slams his fist on the table, causing some of the coffee to spill. "We are going to *reset* it." 129->293 130 Kim Kitsuragi: "So the village is doomed," the lieutenant says grimly. 130->293 131 Evrart Claire: "I accept your salute, Harry," he nods. "*All* of it is true. I've got the centre, I've got room for a retail complex, and in four years I'll get the church too. The wheels are turning, Harry. The wheels of progress. This post-war limbo -- I won't stand for it. There are kids practically playing with their own *faeces* out there... It cannot go on." 131->39 250 Evrart Claire: "Damn right I am, Harry!" The fist lands on the table again. "I'm gonna make the working man as rich as she is one day. That's my job. Just like yours is to keep the peace." 132->250 133 Evrart Claire: "You know why you're such a good detective, Harry? You don't get *sidetracked*. You care about the people you're supposed to protect, not some systems that may or may not be unethical." 133->152 134->152 135 Evrart Claire: "Turns out she bought the gun from Roy, the local pawnbroker. And honestly, Harry..." He winks at you three times in quick succession. "I have *no idea* how your gun ended up in Roy's hands." 291 Logic: Uhm... because you *pawned off* your gun? 135->291 136 You: "She was waving it around at people?" 136->83 138 IsKimHere() 137->138 139 !(IsKimHere()) 137->139 138->68 156 You: "And the kids on the street don't have to give up on speed and pyrholidon?" 139->156 140->2 141 Kim Kitsuragi: "More fun stuff..." He looks at you. "Seems like we already have fun stuff to do." 141->63 142 You: "It's done. I mailed the signatures you asked me to mail." 143->277 144 IsKimHere() 145 IsKimHere() 144->145 146 !(IsKimHere()) 144->146 145->130 146->129 147 Jump to: [EVRARTUS CLAIRUS] 147->231 148->12 150 Variable["tc.seraise_giant_hornet"] 149->150 151 !(Variable["tc.seraise_giant_hornet"]) 149->151 150->87 151->13 157 Untitled hub 152->157 153->31 154 Jump to: [EVRARTUS CLAIRUS] 154->231 155 Reaction Speed: That's drugs! 155->21 156->37 157->58 157->103 226 You: "Go on." 157->226 305 You: "It would still be illegal." 157->305 172 You: "Cool. I'm glad you remember. Let's talk about something else." 158->172 192 You: "By revenue -- did you mean *drug trade*?" 158->192 159 Jump to: [Evrart Claire: ""Drug trade? Now you're being stupi..."] 256 Evrart Claire: "Drug trade? Now you're being stupid, Harry. There are perfectly legal, 100% ethical chemical factories on the Samaran isola." 159->256 160->147 161 Endurance: They cook it alive in its exoskeleton. 161->42 162->95 163->154 164 Evrart Claire: "Harry, I've got to be honest with you." He turns solemn. "Your gun was found two days ago. Withholding this information weighed heavily on me. But it had to be done." 264 You: "Fine, where is it?" 164->264 317 You: "You bastard!" 164->317 165 You: "How did this old woman get a hold of my gun?" 165->135 166 You: "Can you set up a meeting?" (Conclude.) 184 Evrart Claire: "I already have!" He holds out his index finger. "Tonight, starting 22.00. Near the old fish market on the coast -- the one on the boardwalk, a little past the fishing village. Be careful, Harry. I would never set you up for anything dangerous, but you *did* ask for this. Now..." He claps his hands. "Back to the fun stuff." 166->184 167->65 168->32 168->70 168->113 168->179 168->206 170 Variable["ice.acele_named_evrart"]  or  Variable["pier.joyce_narco_investigate_open"] 169->170 171 !(Variable["ice.acele_named_evrart"]  or  Variable["pier.joyce_narco_investigate_open"]) 169->171 170->155 237 You: "What kinds of bold, new exotic revenue streams are we talking about?" 171->237 287 Evrart Claire: He nods. "Sure thing, champ. Lead the way!" 172->287 173 Suggestion: Union boys are gonna help you *fix* it, he winks at you. Don't worry Harry. 173->106 254 Jump to: [Untitled hub] 174->254 175 You: "Youth-Supermarket-Church complex? Do you really expect me to believe that?" 249 Evrart Claire: "Yes, I do. I got the centre, I got room for a retail complex, and in four years I'll get the church too. The wheels are already turning, Harry. The wheels of progress. This post-war limbo -- I won't stand for it. There are kids practically playing with their own *faeces* out there... It cannot go on." 175->249 176->39 177->149 178 You: "I have to admit: that's a well put-together plan. And far-removed from you." 221 Evrart Claire: He smiles slyly. "It's also far-removed from my men and the people of Martinaise, who've put their trust in me." 178->221 253 Evrart Claire: "Yes, if you start thinking about it like *that*, the socialist municipal body sort of is like a corporation, isn't it? It uses corporate law -- we're incorporated. I like to think we're using the best parts of *all* the ideologies here, Harry." 179->253 180->121 182 IsKimHere() 181->182 183 !(IsKimHere()) 181->183 182->116 183->15 229 Inland Empire: She will be there. From 22.00 till 02.00. 184->229 185 Variable["cargo.evrart_asked_about_your_gun_when_e_was_ready_to_talk"] 186 Variable["cargo.evrart_asked_about_your_gun_when_e_was_ready_to_talk"] 185->186 187 !(Variable["cargo.evrart_asked_about_your_gun_when_e_was_ready_to_talk"]) 185->187 318 Variable["cargo.evrart_exited_evrart_union_hub_once"] 186->318 266 Evrart Claire: "That's it?" He raises his eyebrows. "But you haven't asked about your gun yet. We have so much more to talk about." 187->266 188 You: "What?" 189 Evrart Claire: "Tits from her asshole -- it's a local saying." 188->189 189->16 212 You: "How do you know it's a guy?" 190->212 321 Logic: You should definitely come back here and ask again if you learn more about the Union's dealings. There's something he's not telling you. 191->321 192->159 193 Jump to: [EVRARTUS CLAIRUS] 193->231 257 Drama: Better not to gloat, sire. 'Tis *arrogance* that gives the play away. Be subtle. 194->257 195->82 196->7 196->228 306 You: "Wait, but -- will you erect a statue to yourself?" 196->306 197->102 198->40 200 Variable["TASK.forge_liliennes_and_isobels_signatures_done"] 199->200 201 !(Variable["TASK.forge_liliennes_and_isobels_signatures_done"]) 199->201 200->49 258 Suggestion: Judging from how happy he is, it looks like you did it. He doesn't *appear* to suspect trickery. 201->258 202 You: "The signatures I got -- I know you plan to force them out with the construction noise." 202->27 203->45 204->167 204->188 205 Evrart Claire: "I'm gonna unite them all into one economic body. We're gonna incorporate this place to kingdom come. Everyone's gonna be in on the wealth. And *everyone's* gonna pull their weight." 205->59 301 Evrart Claire: "Thank you, Harry, thank you." He bows courteously in his chair. "You have no idea how much it means to me, because in many ways *you* are that working man. You have already done so much work." 206->301 207 IsKimHere() 208 IsKimHere() 207->208 209 !(IsKimHere()) 207->209 265 Kim Kitsuragi: "How did this woman come to be in possession of the firearm?" 208->265 209->165 210->29 210->175 311 You: "Low-income housing? If even part of this is true, then why not." 210->311 269 Evrart Claire: He wags his finger at you. "Good job too, as it made me ugly. And ugly people, Harry, are *much* better at politics." 211->269 212->18 285 You: "Everything?" 213->285 286 You: "You can't possibly hope to continue like you have. Clients will leave en masse." 213->286 215 Variable["canal.roy_asked_about_your_gun"] 214->215 216 !(Variable["canal.roy_asked_about_your_gun"]) 214->216 276 Logic: Is this the same woman who bought the gun from Roy? 215->276 216->207 217 You: "Is she the person who bought the gun from Roy?" 275 Evrart Claire: "Yes, the same one -- I see you've done your research. The pawnshop made the gun easy to track..." He smiles and shakes his head in wonderment. "Crazy stuff, Harry. Selling your gun like that! Wild. Anyway..." 217->275 218->223 220 You: "How is this connected to the strike?" 232 Evrart Claire: "Harry, there is no strike, only war. Class war. Or, in business terms: a *dawn raid*. Or wait..." He pauses to rub his chin. "Is that when you still *pay* them something? Because we won't do that." 220->232 221->152 222 Jump to: [EVRARTUS CLAIRUS] 222->231 223->115 223->136 223->166 224->148 224->203 225->35 226->227 227->205 307 Evrart Claire: "Oh I do, Harry, I really do." He crosses his arms on his chest. "I'm gonna make the working man richer than *Joyce Messier* with that vote of yours. That's my job. Just like yours is to keep the peace." 228->307 279 IsKimHere() 229->279 230 Evrart Claire: "My friend, the mail-man, confirms the letter is on its way. You've done a great thing today. You've given the children of Martinaise a real future. I feel I can finally trust you, Harry." "My friend, the mail-man, confirms the letter is on its way. You've done a great thing today. You've given the children of Martinaise a real future, Harry, and I feel I can finally trust you now." "My friend, the mail-man, confirms the letter is on its way. You've done a great thing today. You've given the children of Martinaise a future and proven to be a true man of the left. I can finally trust you now." "My friend, the mail-man, confirms the letter is on its way. You've done a great thing today. You've given the children of Martinaise a bright future, and you've proven yourself someone I can trust, someone I can really do *business* with." "My friend, the mail-man confirms the letter is on its way. You've done a great thing today. You've given the children of Martinaise a real future, Harry, and proven yourself a real kingsman who's not afraid to make the tough decisions. I know I can trust you now." 230->76 231->28 231->33 231->43 231->57 231->62 231->122 231->202 251 You: "How are you going to fund your new independent harbour?" 231->251 260 You: "Can I get my gun now?" 231->260 314 You: "That's it for now." (Conclude.) 231->314 261 Evrart Claire: "We're not gonna give nothing. We're gonna *take* Terminal B away from them: the roads, the gates, the containers, that big crane... even the damn coffee maker. We're gonna take all of it for the people -- and *fuck* Wild Pines." 232->261 233->124 234 You: "Yeah, everyone hates them. Except ultraliberals maybe. Which happens to be me." 235 Evrart Claire: "You're not an ultraliberal, Harry. Get the fuck out of here. Don't be a retard." He smiles warmly. 234->235 235->220 236->119 237->71 238->230 240 Variable["plaza.mailbox_sent_fake_signatures"] 239->240 241 !(Variable["plaza.mailbox_sent_fake_signatures"]) 239->241 240->72 241->4 242->275 243 Logic: You don't know his full plan. Perhaps he expected trickery? Perhaps the signatures weren't important? The point is: do not think you're ahead of him. 243->231 244 Drama: We would've preferred trickery, but the choice was yours, sire, as always. You are the liege. And you're *in*. 244->127 245->244 246 Authority: You would look nice as a statue... 246->41 246->132 247->161 284 Jump to: [EVRARTUS CLAIRUS] 248->284 249->39 250->160 251->30 252->96 252->178 262 You: "Drugs are a no go for me. I'll *report* this." 252->262 299 You: "Interesting stuff. I just want to solve this murder, okay?" 252->299 253->31 254->223 255->220 255->234 256->274 257->243 258->310 259->246 260->164 288 Perception (Hearing): The word *fuck* rings like a gunshot from his mouth. He doesn't swear often. 261->288 262->109 263->110 264->114 265->135 266->117 267 Evrart Claire: "Great, Harry, great! I think we have truly built a bridge between Martinaise and Jamrock today. We have united the RCM and the Débardeurs' Union..." Suddenly there's sadness in his tone. 267->44 268 Evrart Claire: "Very nice, Harry. Is there anything else?" 268->55 269->104 271 IsKimHere() 270->271 272 !(IsKimHere()) 270->272 271->56 272->84 273->256 274->105 275->173 276->217 277->144 294 Jump to: [EVRARTUS CLAIRUS] 278->294 280 IsKimHere() 279->280 281 !(IsKimHere()) 279->281 280->141 281->63 282->108 303 Composure: There's something different about him now. He's more vibrant. More alive in his 'Big-Time mode'. 283->303 284->231 285->66 286->86 287->193 296 IsKimHere() 288->296 289->92 290->24 308 Electrochemistry: You pawned it off for liquor. 291->308 292 Volition: You pawned it, so you wouldn't *shoot* yourself in the head. 292->60 293->50 294->231 295->64 295->148 295->203 297 IsKimHere() 296->297 298 !(IsKimHere()) 296->298 297->81 298->54 299->133 300->96 300->178 300->262 300->299 301->31 302->17 303->222 304->35 305->227 306->48 307->278 308->292 309->181 310->243 311->131 312->231 313->96 313->97 313->178 313->262 313->299 314->185 315->91 316 You: "A few more questions about the harbour." 317->14 319 Variable["cargo.evrart_exited_evrart_union_hub_once"] 318->319 320 !(Variable["cargo.evrart_exited_evrart_union_hub_once"]) 318->320 319->268 320->267 321->46