PLAZA ANNETTE - 346
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Annette: Variable["XP.help_annette"]
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Annette: "I'm sorry, sir, I really don't know."
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Annette: "Anyway..." She looks around again, her nose red from the cold.
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Kim Kitsuragi: "Ice bear fridge?"
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Annette: "Yes. Like a bear, but white. There's a fridge below the building, in the basement." She points underground. "With red glowing eyes. I went back there once. Behind the bookstore..."
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You: "Why can't you help me? I'm beyond help, right?"
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Annette: "Sir, sorry, sir. I'm still little?" She stumbles on her words. "I don't... I can't..."
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Annette: "Crime fiction is about murders or burglaries or things like that. And the work of a policeman or a private detective who's trying to solve a crime and catch the criminals."
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You: "Okay, I get it. Crime-murder gets the people going."
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You: "Why would anyone want to *read* about crime?"
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You: "Wait -- not crime *fiction*. I need to know what *crime* is."
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Annette: "Mum says it's peachy. She was a little afraid at first, there's talk about this house being..." She looks over her shoulder. "Cursed."
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Inland Empire: Behind her the window has been boarded up. You sense the boards creaking, twisting for a second... and some kind of *doubt* in her tense shoulders.
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You: "Cursed? In what way?"
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Annette: "Cursed in a way that makes them say that no business has ever really thrived here, sir. That they all go..." She's looking for the right word...
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You: "Bankrupt."
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Annette: "Exactly. But we've been doing fine so far."
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You: "Who are these... famous people?"
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Annette: "Oh, kings and queens and generals of old, or artists and writers, or musicians, those kinds of people. There's usually something extraordinary about them." She scratches her cold-reddened cheek, then continues:
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You: "These famous people sound like a bunch of dorks."
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Annette: Annette's expression remains ever so helpful, but she doesn't say anything.
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You: "I'm a detective. I deduce that you... are a girl."
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Annette: "Come on, anyone would notice that!" She rolls her eyes.
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Annette: "Hairy, sir. I said hairy. Covered with hair..." She sways on her feet, puzzled.
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Endurance: That's not a healthy look. Muscles get bigger, heart grows weaker.
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Savoir Faire: Check out the pose -- rigid as a stick. He couldn't even wipe his own ass. You don't want to be like that.
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Conceptualization: He isn't even drawn right.
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bodyhub
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Annette: She examines the cover, trying to gauge the inner workings of the detective.
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You: "Emotional ineptitude is no way to *cop*. He can't compare to my sensitive soul."
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Annette: "If you say so, sir." She smiles mischievously. "He's just a fictional character, he's no match for you."
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Annette: "Maybe you can show me some *real* police work, sir? Like in the books!" The cover image of Dick Mullen seems to stare at you with harsh disapproval.
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Annette: "Of course. You stopped by a few times." She looks at you intently. "You certainly look better than the last time I saw you!"
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You: "I doubt that."
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You: "What do you mean better? I look like shit."
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You: "Thanks. I'm trying."
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Annette: She looks at you with sympathy. "We can talk about something else if you want. Something nicer."
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Annette: "I don't think that's how fame works, sir..."
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You: Don't be ridiculous, I know all these things.
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Encyclopedia: You're fooling nobody.
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You: "How does this curse... manifest itself?"
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Annette: IsKimHere()
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Annette: "Uh... I'm not sure, sir. I don't really know anything about curses..." She looks around, confused.
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Annette: Her eye lands on the sign on the window that says *Crime, Romance, and Biographies of Famous People*. She brightens up and points to it: "But I do know books! We can talk about books."
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You: "Hmm-hmm." (Stroke your chin.) "Enough about the curse... for now."
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Annette: Annette looks at your shaved, prickly chin. It distinctly contrasts with the oily mutton chops that surround it. "Maybe I can tell you about some of our books instead?"
Annette looks at your shaved, prickly chin. "Maybe I can tell you about some of our books instead?"
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Kim Kitsuragi: "Crime is what we were solving before this conversation began."
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Drama: Not head, child, *headssss*!
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mindhub
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You: "Grit. A total disregard for personal safety. You gotta take the pain. This Mullen guy looks like he'd run to his mom. Ain't got no balls."
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Annette: She looks at the cover illustration and frowns. "That's a bit childish..."
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You: "Right, I had a different question in mind."
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You: "Can I become famous by reading one of those books?"
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Annette: "Hello again, sir! Are you interested in a new and exciting book this time?" She sways slowly on her feet.
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GREETHUB
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You: Don't tell me what to do.
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Annette: "Sir? Are you okay?" Her voice suddenly reaches your mind. "You've been standing here silently for a while now..."
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Annette: "Oh, that's great!" Her smile is warm. "I hope exciting adventures lie ahead! And maybe you can help mother become... less afraid."
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Annette: "The lights are so pretty when it gets dark." She scans the surrounding buildings, a happy look on her face.
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Inland Empire: Then why does all of this feel like some sad, strange dream?
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You: "Your mother told me about the curse, but she wouldn't let me investigate."
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Annette: "Yes, she can be quite strict about it." Annette nods. "My mum doesn't let anyone sneak around in the back rooms or the cellar."
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Annette: "Uh..." She doesn't know what to say.
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You: "It's that bad." (Point to your head.)
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Annette: Variable["XP.help_annette"]
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Variable["XP.help_annette"]
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Savoir Faire: Good thing she's didn't say PARTY EYES loud, her mother's nearby...
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Electrochemistry: Fuck yeah! You should get some party eyes right now! Snap those sequins on you, boy.
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Annette: "What rats? I just read books. Haven't seen a rat in this building in forever."
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You: "No rats in this dilapidated building? Strange."
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You: "That sounds like a nice story to tell yourself at night. Maybe fame isn't that important after all."
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Annette: "Maybe not! No one *needs* a book written about them anyway." She grins. "It's always better to read books!"
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Annette: "No, sir, I can't. It would be too tiring to refrain from it. It's already tiring enough to remember to say it all the time. It's nice of you to say I could stop, though."
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You: "Okay, yeah, when the next person comes, you'd have to 'sir' or 'ma'am' them again."
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You: "I get you. I, for example, can't stop making this face." (Point at your face.)
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You: "'Sir' it is, then. Soldier on."
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Annette: "That's a friendly enough face, most of the time."
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Annette: "What's that mean?"
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You: "Uh, you know -- cut loose, raise hell, blow off steam."
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You: "Look at me! A hideous beast, a failure of a cop. A disgrace."
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Annette: "Sir, please, sir, don't say things like that. You look... nice enough."
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Annette: "A postcard," she observes you for a moment, "is a small cardboard picture. You can write a few words on the other side and send it to your friend or your *beloved*."
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Annette: Variable["plaza.annette_dumbquestions"] == 2
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You: "Interesting. Thanks."
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You: "What is a book?"
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You: "What's a postcard?"
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You: "What's a board... game?"
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Annette: "Not in romance books, sir. These are about nice and pretty people, and everyone is happy in the end."
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You: "Fame is... for vain people. I have better things to do."
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Annette: "Okay, sir!" She stamps her feet, waiting for what comes next.
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You: "Maybe...?"
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Annette: She gives you a quizzical look, not understanding the reasoning behind your odd outbursts.
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You: "Fine. I'll show you!"
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Annette: "Uh..." The girl looks back and forth between you two. "Anything else you wanted to talk about, sir?"
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Volition: It's time to leave it be. You're about to make a child cry. Are you proud of yourself?
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You: "They *deserve* punishment for all the things they had to do get so famous."
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Annette: "Okay..." She coughs. "Maybe buy some books then?"
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You: "It's okay."
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Annette: She brings out her reddened hands -- her nails are frayed, nearly chewed down to the flesh.
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You: "You heard me. Hands up."
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Annette: "You know... like a cat in the dark! All big-and-wide-eyed." She giggles at the thought. "It certainly looks odd on a man."
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Composure: The swivelling eyes of a loony drug addict. That is what she meant. You were probably gurning too.
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Annette: Variable["plaza.annette_blackcheck_electrochem_narco"]
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You: "There's the mind... and there's *the mind*, if you catch my drift."
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Annette: "Uh, not really, sir."
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Encyclopedia: Whoah! WHOAH-WHOAH-WHOAH! Hold your horses little girl!
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Annette: Variable["plaza.annette_cyclo_stupid"]
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Annette: "Mhm-mhm," she replies. "And it's kinda like a puzzle, too. You can guess who the criminal is or how the good guys are going to catch him."
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You: "I'm a policeman myself, by the way."
"I'm a policeman myself, by the way. *The Law*, as I said."
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You: "... each of you tearing at the other's innards, leaving a gaping emptiness, a vacuum heart that still hurts ceaselessly!"
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Annette: "I'm sorry, sir, I don't know how to help you..."
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You: "Yeah, I'm old. That's just what happens to people."
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Annette: "I wonder how I'll be when I get old..." She mumbles. "Maybe I'll also get all wrinkly..." She giggles to herself.
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Kim Kitsuragi: "Yes, people get that you are *the law*. You really don't have to keep saying it."
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Annette: "Are you interested in a new and exciting book?" She stomps her feet to feel warmer.
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You: I said I know all of these things and I do, god dammit.
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Annette: "Sir? Are you okay?" Her voice suddenly reaches your mind. "You've been standing here silently for a while now..."
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Annette: "Didn't mean to offend, sir, sorry, sir. It's just that you don't look like Dick Mullen." She points to a book cover, on which you see a strapping Vespertine officer. He stands grimly over the body of a dead woman.
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You: Say nothing.
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Annette: "Well... they run out of money and have to stop doing business."
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You: "Okay, I'm going to *deduce* something now."
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You: Variable["plaza.annette_perc_whitecheck"]
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Annette: Variable["plaza.annette_perc_whitecheck"] == true
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Annette: "My pleasure! Anything else you'd like to know?"
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Annette: "Kind of you to offer, sir..." She doesn't know what else to say.
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Empathy: What could you do to help her anyway?
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Inland Empire: Yeah, you're certainly the type who might find fame *posthumously*. Who knows, you might even get famous for the *manner* of your death!
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You: "But what if I get famous only through dying? I couldn't enjoy the fame at all."
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You: "Some can't get noticed, others can't get properly forgotten. That's life for you."
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Annette: "That's great, sir!" She smiles enthusiastically.
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You: "It's not your body that's important in police work, anyway. It's your..." (Point to your head.)
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You: "Wow, look at the guy. I'll never be as good as Mullen."
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You: "You know, nobody actually looks like the guy in the picture. That's just a stupid fantasy of a man."
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You: "Hmm... I actually had other questions."
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Annette: "Why is that?" She looks puzzled.
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You: "If I looked like Mr. Mullen, all the criminals would go off running the very moment they saw me. This way I can go undercover, blend in, collect evidence."
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You: "I don't know. Let's talk about something else. This making me feel sad."
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Annette: "Or there could be a story about a poor lady getting a rich man. It's about man and lady business, sir."
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Annette: "Oh, that's auntie Billie. She's nice, if a bit distressed."
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You: "Why is she distressed?"
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You: "She's your aunt?"
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You: "You have to spend money to make money, see."
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Annette: "If you say so, sir!" She smiles, perhaps a bit too eagerly.
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Annette: "Okay, I understand, sir!" She looks puzzled.
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Empathy: She doesn't really understand, but says so to make you feel better about yourself. Your explanation was garbage anyway.
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Kim Kitsuragi: "It does not *manifest* itself in any way. It does not exist."
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You: "But Kim... the plasmic manifestations..."
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You: "Little girl, pardon the deviation. I wish to discuss books and other such matters."
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Annette: "Yes... yes, sir!" She blinks her eyes rapidly, in confusion and relief.
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You: "You bite your nails."
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Suggestion: She actually is impressed, this is more like a defensive reflex.
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You: "Want more? Bet I can figure out *why* you bite your nails. I got a few reasons in mind."
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You: "You think so? Fine, do better -- deduce something about me."
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Annette: "Yeah, but you don't have party eyes anymore."
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Annette: IsKimHere()
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Annette: She nods -- half provocative, half enthusiastic.
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You: "Rats have been nibbling on your fingers. Child labour in dismal working conditions..."
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You: "It's an intense dedication to the Way of Business. There are no riches without personal sacrifice."
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You: "You're uptight because of your mother and the pressure she's putting on you."
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You: "Chewed-on-nails... means you're recycling your body material."
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Annette: "Yes, sir." The girl looks at you quizzically. "Maybe you are interested in books?"
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Annette: She gives you a rather concerned look. "I guess we can change the subject, sir. I didn't mean to bring you down."
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Annette: "Yeah, I can see. You don't have party eyes anymore."
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You: "I could help -- by brutally dismantling the free market."
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Annette: "Thank you, sir! I'm glad to help Mum out with the store." She doesn't seem to understand what you said.
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You: "Flexibility. There are millions of different people out there and you have to get into their heads -- sometimes you gotta be the killer to catch the killer."
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Annette: "Isn't that very dangerous?" She examines the picture of Dick Mullen.
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Annette: "Don't say that. He's not even real. You're real."
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You: "I don't really want to DEAL with this. It's too much."
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You: "That's right. A real *failure*."
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You: "Overshadowed by a fake man? That's harsh."
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You: "I like playing games... with peoples' minds."
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Annette: "Okay, sir. This was all very... *enlightening*. Can I help you with anything else?"
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You: "Okay, I get it. I can look just like Dick Mullen -- except I'm an actual police officer."
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Annette: "Yes!" She grins. "I bet it looks good on you. Really serious."
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Annette: Variable["plaza.annette_heard_of_doomed"]
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Annette: Variable["plaza.annette_altgreet_doominvestigation"]
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Annette: "It's a bookstore, sir! We sell books, postcards, and some board games." She points at the window. "It's called *Crime, Romance, and Biographies of Famous People*."
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Annette: "My name is Annette, sir. My mum, her name is Plaisance, she owns the store. She's inside, minding the register... or organizing the stock." The girl gazes at the window, then suddenly jolts, her eyes wide, as if recalling something:
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Annette: "Feel free to step in and browse our wares!"
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You: "What about a poor man getting a rich lady?"
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Annette: "It happens. But usually the guy gets rich in the process, or should actually be rich himself, but has lost his family property unjustly, like during the Revolution or something."
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You: "Shouldn't you be at school or something?"
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Annette: "I do my studies at home at the moment. I have to help Mum keep this place running."
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Annette: "Yes... sir." You realise she doesn't have the faintest idea what you're talking about.
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You: "The economy is all about trust, okay."
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You: "You know, the economy, it's like... the network of everyone buying and selling and producing and consuming and stuff."
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You: "The economy is about the rich exploiting the poor as much as they can."
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You: "Reading those doesn't make the readers more famous, does it?"
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Annette: "But it does make the famous people more famous!" She smiles gleefully.
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Jump to: [Annette: ""Mhm!" She stamps her feet, waiting..."]
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Annette: "Mhm!" She stamps her feet, waiting for you to say something.
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Annette: "You're not that old... maybe you'll do something really important. Something that *wows the world*!"
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You: "Thanks, girl. You are very kind."
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You: "You think so?"
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Empathy: She is unfazed by your questions. She would consider it impolite to point out any perceived weirdness.
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You: "Who is that?" (Point to the woman browsing books.)
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You: "Hrm! I'm not that old, I'm doing just fine, thank you very much."
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Annette: "If you say so, sir!" She beams you a piercing smile.
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You: "This sounds rather serious. I should probably... look into this."
"This sounds rather serious. I should probably... look into this." (Narrow your eyes and look through the creaking boards on the window.)
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Annette: IsKimHere()
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Annette: IsEvening()
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Annette: Variable["plaza.annette_exit_mid_intro"]
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Annette: The girl is at a loss for words.
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You: "... each of you filling with resentment and bitterness for having *ruined* each other's lives..."
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You: "I... uh... don't worry, little girl. Got a bit carried away there. Let's back up out of this."
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Annette: "Mhm!" She nods enthusiastically, obviously relieved.
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You: Not a single shred of pride remains in me.
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Volition: This is your *tiny* chance for redemption. Apologize.
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Annette: "That's not a funny joke. At all."
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Annette: "Uhm... Frittte, maybe?" She shrugs, a compassionate look in her eyes. "Alcohol is not good for you, sir."
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Annette: There she stands, swaying on her feet, assaulted by the early spring breeze. She smiles at you. The whole situation suddenly feels familiar, somehow.
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You: The girl doesn't know what she's talking about! Forget about this.
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Electrochemistry: Don't leave us hanging like that, man. Open yourself to the experiences of the world, expand your consciousness. With amphetamines.
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You: "So... why didn't you tell me you knew me to begin with?"
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Annette: "I didn't know I had to do that." She looks puzzled.
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Annette: She looks at you with sympathy. "Cheer up, sir. It's much easier being a fictional character, he doesn't have to deal with... real things."
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Annette: "Maybe you can show me some *real* deductive police work, sir? Like in the books!" Her smile is warm and consoling, unlike the imperial image of Dick Mullen.
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Annette: A small disappointment rolls over her, but she promptly gets over it and says: "It's okay, sir."
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Empathy: You disappointed a small child. Well done, champ.
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Kim Kitsuragi: The lieutenant does not flinch at the comment. He does not flinch even a single bit. He is intensely not flinching. It takes effort.
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Kim Kitsuragi: The lieutenant slowly -- ever so slowly -- realizes something. "Party eyes. Yes, of course. That makes sense."
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You: "*Party eyes*?"
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You: "It's just regular trading and selling of things, child. It doesn't work out for most people."
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Annette: "Of course, sir. Uhm..." She doesn't know what else to say.
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Kim Kitsuragi: "Crime is a deviation from the law punishable by either a civil or criminal sentencing. It's what *The Law* prevents."
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Annette: "Head. Yes!"
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You: "A dick with no balls! Bam! Mullen's no real deal, he's got nothing on me."
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Annette: "Obviously, sir." She smiles mischievously. "He's just a fictional character, he's no match for you."
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Annette: "I haven't read many of... those. Maybe you should ask Mum?"
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You: "Yeah? You think she has one about an *excruciatingly painful* breakup?"
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You: "Maybe I will."
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Half Light: These people deserve to *die*.
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You: "What makes you think I'm grown up?"
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You: "If you grow up to be clever, you'll discover there's no such thing as a 'grown-up.'"
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You: "Maybe I should start *killing* these famous people. Hunt them down."
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Annette: "I'm sorry, sir, I can't talk right now. I'm very busy with my homework... I have so much homework now."
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Empathy: You just can't win.
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mullenhat
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You: "Wait, where did you get it?"
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You: "A detective hat?"
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You: "It's a... fedora?"
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Savoir Faire: Did someone say *sneak around in the cellar*? We should do that.
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Jump to: [suspiciouscurse]
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Conceptualization: What *was* that? An idea for an unfinished novel stuck somewhere in your fore-brain?
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Volition: You clearly have issues you need to address.
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Electrochemistry: Later when you get the chance, you should address these issues -- by getting *drunk*. That'll show them!
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Composure: You fail to deduce anything substantial.
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Annette: She waits intently.
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You: "School is stupid. You're lucky not to be there."
149->378
473
You: "Isn't going to school more important than... this?"
149->473
530
You: "What is *school* anyway?"
149->530
150
Annette: "They shouldn't be, but they seem real. Anyhow, they say that these grounds are doomed for businesses."
288
Rhetoric: There must be an economic reason for this.
150->288
151
Annette: "That is so gross."
159
You: "Life is gross. So very gross."
151->159
194
Half Light: They're all dorks.
152->194
153
Annette: "Yes! There's hope... a lot of famous people got famous late, or even after they died."
153->77
691
Annette: "Yes, sir!" She smiles and takes a sip from her vacuum bottle.
154->691
155
Jump to: [MAINHUB]
155->269
156
You: "I gotta go." [Leave]
"Okay, bye. See you around, Annette." [Leave.]
"Okay, got it. See you around." [Leave.]
157->269
158
You: "Such a good trooper you are, already learning the value of hard work." (Pat her head.)
509
Annette: "Thank you, sir! I'm happy to help Mum out with the store." She smiles and stands upright like a little soldier.
158->509
374
Annette: "Eww." She shudders.
159->374
160
Annette: "These are not very common. You can't have a choice between bad and bad, nobody wants to read a story like that."
203
You: "What if it's written really well?"
160->203
161
Annette: "That's so cool! Maybe they'll make you a book cover picture and everything! Standing over a dead body, holding a gun..."
411
Jump to: [MAINHUB]
161->411
628
Annette: "I don't think you should live life with that fear." She stamps on her feet. "Just try to be the best you can!"
162->628
163
Annette: "That makes sense, sir!" She nods, perhaps a bit too eagerly.
408
Jump to: [MAINHUB]
163->408
164->654
166
IsKimHere()
165->166
167
!(IsKimHere())
165->167
413
Annette: Variable["plaza.annette_kimjanus_cold"] or Variable["plaza.annette_kimjanus_famous"] or Variable["plaza.annette_kimjanus_romance"] or Variable["plaza.annette_kimjanus_mullen"] or Variable["plaza.annette_kimjanus_books"] < 3
166->413
167->23
168->27
168->96
262
You: "Soul. That Mullen guy looks like a *Hampelmann* -- who could respect that face? It's not even drawn correctly! He lacks *soul*."
168->262
392
You: "A quicksilver mind. This Mullen guy looks like he needs four hours just to come up with a single idea."
168->392
713
You: "No, I meant your *mind*."
168->713
169
Volition: Excuse me, I'm not sure I heard that properly...
634
You: "I said I'm proud like a goddamn lion!"
169->634
170
Annette: "Yes... yes, sir!" She blinks her eyes rapidly, in confusion and relief.
215
Jump to: [MAINHUB]
170->215
171
You: "There were a few other hints..."
636
Annette: "Well... that proves nothing! Anyone could do an easy deduction like that!" Her eyes flash with defiance. She's not impressed.
171->636
172
Annette: "I sure hope you are, sir!" She rubs her red nose.
172->426
173
Jump to: [MAINHUB]
173->269
175
You: "See, that's what reading those fakey-fake Mullen books gets you. Now you're dealing with a real cop."
174->175
176
Annette: "Yes, sir." She smiles mischievously. "He's just a fictional character, I understand. He's no match for you."
175->176
176->688
177
Drama: Psst! You forgot the subterfuge. You're saying this out loud.
703
Annette: She raises her eyebrows. "Say what, sir?"
177->703
178
Annette: Variable["plaza.annette_whitecheck_logic_you"]
179
Variable["plaza.annette_whitecheck_logic_you"]
178->179
180
!(Variable["plaza.annette_whitecheck_logic_you"])
178->180
425
Suggestion: Because you know each other. She's been talking to you so openly because you've talked before.
179->425
593
Suggestion: You have absolutely no idea. Familiar how? You must have forgotten something you heard again.
180->593
181
Annette: "I'm sorry, sir. I hope things get better soon." She looks you in the eye, a gleam of sympathy on her face.
181->426
182
Annette: "Hi, ace detective." She smiles warmly. "Are you here for more books?"
432
Jump to: [MAINHUB]
182->432
183
Jump to: [GREETHUB]
183->298
184
You: Hey now, I already made up my mind.
184->299
185
Annette: "Every snowflake is like a little gift from the sky." She shivers as one falls on her nose.
185->232
186
You: "It's going fine, I think."
395
Annette: "That's very good to hear." She flicks you a thumbs up. "You'll get to the bottom of this in no time! Just like a detective in the stories."
186->395
187->269
188
Annette: "I thought this would fit you... Like thanks for helping out! Not me -- the city I mean. Like a detective does." She gives you a hat -- almost exactly like the one Dick Mullen wears on the covers.
188->144
189
You: "One more thing. How do I get inside the building? I already talked to your mom, but she's not letting anyone in."
462
Annette: "Um... she can be pretty strict, you're right about that. I don't really know what to say. You could try sneaking in?" She smiles shyly, like she's not sure it's the right answer.
189->462
190
Annette: "Sometimes they break up for a little while, but then they always get back together."
592
Jump to: [Romance hub]
190->592
191
Annette: IsKimHere()
192
IsKimHere()
191->192
193
!(IsKimHere())
191->193
547
Kim Kitsuragi: "Wonderful."
192->547
557
Annette: Her eyes grow wide as she tries to comprehend the outburst. "I'm sorry, sir?"
193->557
372
famehubb
194->372
195
Annette: Variable["doomed.annette_altgreet_passives_shown"]
196
Variable["doomed.annette_altgreet_passives_shown"]
195->196
197
!(Variable["doomed.annette_altgreet_passives_shown"])
195->197
196->182
197->143
198
Annette: "Okay... sir."
495
Empathy: She doesn't know what to make of that. But she'll remember it.
198->495
199
You: "How's the business going?"
(Shake off the cold.) "And how's this business doing?"
199->6
200->40
201
Annette: "I'm signalling that the store is open." She nods eagerly. "Otherwise people might not know... they'd miss out on the *Crime, Romance, and Biographies of Famous People*."
404
Empathy: A sudden gush of wind turns the pages of the books on the counters. She covers her face, smiling, but she's cold.
201->404
202
Annette: "Yes... sir." She smiles apologetically.
202->157
275
Annette: "Well... maybe then it's fine. Maybe if the lady then decides not to pick either, because she doesn't need a bad man. Yes, that would be interesting!"
203->275
204->163
205->408
206
You: "Greed, my child. It's always greed."
603
Annette: "That's not nice at all." She frowns.
206->603
207
Empathy: Dark, arrogant, violent. Likely overcompensating for something.
207->14
208
Jump to: [MAINHUB]
208->269
209
Annette: "But that's like... the same thing." She squints her eyes, trying to solve this puzzle.
209->60
389
You: "In the eyes of a kid, maybe. The difference between me and Mullen is vast. He's nothing!"
209->389
210
Jump to: [Romance hub]
210->337
211
Annette: She shifts and sways on her feet, looking confused and uncomfortable.
645
Volition: Stop. There's no need for this. It's in your power to change the subject.
211->645
212
Annette: Variable["plaza.annette_paint_romance"]
213
Variable["plaza.annette_paint_romance"]
212->213
214
!(Variable["plaza.annette_paint_romance"])
212->214
393
You: "Yeah. Yeah! And it drags on for *years* and *years* with no resolution in sight..."
213->393
633
You: "Doesn't ring a bell? Alright, I'll ask your mom."
214->633
215->269
216
You: "On second thought, this seems like an inappropriate topic to discuss with children."
216->281
217
Annette: She looks around anxiously. Her hands remain folded in front of her. She doesn't want to show them.
672
Annette: IsKimHere()
217->672
560
Annette: "You're quite sober." She snaps back quickly.
218->560
219
Annette: "Because you usually aren't."
225
You: "I am also sad and my head hurts."
219->225
455
You: "Yeah, about that... maybe you could point me toward some booze?"
219->455
701
You: "And I'm having a grand time!"
219->701
220
You: "Did I ever talk to you?"
220->18
221
Annette: "Of course not, sir." She smiles mischievously. "He's just a fictional character, he'll be no match for you."
221->688
222
You: "A policeman's gotta have *the right stuff*. An ingrained sense of The Law. No one would follow a weakling like Mullen."
351
Annette: "If you say so, sir." She smiles mischievously. "He's just a fictional character, he's no match for your... *soul*."
222->351
223
You: "Actually, I... I... I'm sorry... I can't deduce anything.
223->131
521
Esprit de Corps: I'm not surprised children have seen you running around with *party eyes* on, he thinks. Not at all.
224->521
225->181
226
You: "Nothing, forget it. Dick Mullen sucks, is what I meant."
609
Annette: "Of course, sir." She smiles mischievously. "He's just a fictional character, he's no match for you."
226->609
227
Jump to: [Annette: ""Mhm!" She stamps her feet, waiting..."]
227->228
228->269
229->208
230
Annette: "I don't know about that... But I imagine life is great when you're famous."
230->194
231
Annette: "Mhm. Mum can get really agitated about that." She sways on her feet. "I guess you can try making her less afraid somehow... then she might trust you."
617
Jump to: [MAINHUB]
231->617
232->269
233
Annette: "Um... that's a problem. The only way in is through the bookstore, but my mum is pretty strict about not letting anyone in."
396
Annette: "But, I don't know, you're a *police man*..." She says it with admiration, eyeing you up and down. "Maybe you can convince her somehow?"
233->396
234
Annette: "A fridge?"
463
You: "Yes. Like a big, big fridge a cop could put a dead body into."
234->463
235
Jump to: [MAINHUB]
235->269
236
Annette: "I'm glad I could help you, sir." She smiles a wide, helpful smile.
236->667
237
Annette: Variable["XP.help_annette"]
238
Variable["XP.help_annette"]
237->238
239
!(Variable["XP.help_annette"])
237->239
653
Annette: "Yes! I used to stand out there all the time, before mother told me to focus on my homework."
238->653
285
Annette: "Yes! I stand in this spot all the time." She sways back and forth on her feet.
239->285
240
You: "He isn't even drawn right. This is not how human shoulders work, the perspective is all wrong."
365
Annette: She examines the picture, trying to find whatever is wrong with it. She then shrugs and puts the book aside, unconvinced.
240->365
499
curse hub
241->499
242
Logic: Seems like most people who read those books fail to get more famous from reading them.
610
Annette: Variable["plaza.annette_anatomy_of_fame"]
242->610
243
You: "You can stop calling me 'sir.' I am but a working man."
243->42
244
Annette: "Maybe they're just afraid... of books!" She laughs, with a slight nervous undertone.
422
You: "Either way, another *ace* deduction by the #1 detective in town."
244->422
639
You: "I hope this entertained you."
244->639
661
Annette: "You look all wrinkly and hairy, like an old person!"
245->661
246->86
247->47
248
noshivershub
248->378
248->473
249->122
250
Annette: "What do you mean, sir?" She looks wary.
516
Empathy: She knows where this is going.
250->516
665
Annette: "And you knew this from me keeping my hands folded?" She shoots you a suspicious glance.
251->665
252->129
456
You: "Thanks -- I've learned something about myself today." (Conclude.)
252->456
253
Annette: "Unlike you, sir." She smiles mischievously. "He's just a fictional character, he's no match for you."
253->688
254
Annette: Her eyes shine with sympathy. "Cheer up, sir. No need to compare yourself to a fictional character."
254->320
255
You: "Actually, I'd rather not deduce anything. Every time I deduce people get hurt."
428
Annette: She sighs -- not relieved, but resigned. "No," she says. "You're right..."
255->428
256
Annette: "School?" She rubs her red, chilled nose. "Well, mine is a big yellow building on Boogie Street. And the people there run it. They say it's a *charity*."
711
Shivers: The gale wind blows in from the coast, a wind of needles. It wraps itself around a building of brick and mortar. Somewhere, a clamor rings through the honeycomb of classrooms.
256->711
257
You: "They're not doomed. But your mother should learn from their mistakes."
257->229
258
Annette: IsKimHere()
259
IsKimHere()
258->259
260
!(IsKimHere())
258->260
533
Annette: Variable["plaza.annette_said_thelaw"]
259->533
261
Annette: "Crime is what criminals do. And policemen... solve?"
260->261
261->532
261->594
424
Annette: She examines the illustration of Dick Mullen, attempting to find his soul. "I'm not sure I understand..."
262->424
263
Annette: "Yes! Just like the one Dick Mullen wears all the time..." She grins. "You'll look way more serious with that."
435
Annette: "Right. I have to get back to my homework now, before Mum notices. Man, this is *hard*..." She looks back at the infernal scribblings under her nose.
263->435
264->435
265
Jump to: [MAINHUB]
265->269
266->37
685
Logic: Out of the rain and into the gutter.
267->685
268
You: "What is your name?"
268->108
269->10
269->71
269->110
269->116
269->156
269->243
269->268
270
You: "What is this crime business?!"
269->270
487
You: "Little girl, help. My Dick Mullen book ripped before I could get to the end. Do you know what happens?"
269->487
522
You: What are you missing here? Why does this feel familiar?
269->522
529
You: "Hey, guess what. I found a way into the Doomed Commercial Area."
269->529
550
You: "What is romance?"
269->550
618
You: "What are you doing now?"
269->618
651
You: "Say, child... *you* wouldn't happen to know a good fridge, would you?"
269->651
270->5
271->198
272
Annette: "Why would they do that, sir?"
403
You: "Because I'll be a superstar cop, in the papers and everything! That'll show 'em."
272->403
469
You: "Hmm... why indeed? I'm just an old, tired cop. What use am I?"
272->469
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277
Variable["plaza.annette_exit_mid_intro"]
276->277
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!(Variable["plaza.annette_exit_mid_intro"])
276->278
277->29
401
Annette: "Hello, sir! Step right in, the store is open!" A young girl with chubby red cheeks waves at you, smiling. Her nose is also red from the cold.
278->401
279->688
280
Annette: "Ummm... no? I don't know..." She looks at you with puzzlement.
538
Pain Threshold: You can take this! Blossom like a pain-flower.
280->538
316
Jump to: [Romance hub]
281->316
282
You: Damn right I am! Proud as the Lion of Serber.
282->169
283->124
283->125
283->282
478
You: Right. Activate Denial Mode.
283->478
284
Volition: You're not really an automaton, you do know that?
284->85
561
Annette: "You've been running around for several days, talking about small churches and how everyone betrayed you, sir."
"You've been running around all week without your shirt on, sir. Telling people about being a star or something. I don't really understand who those stars are..."
"You've been running around all week without your shirt on, sir. Telling people the end of the world is coming. I don't really understand what you mean by it..."
"You've been running around all week without your shirt on, sir. Apologizing to everyone. I don't really understand what you've done wrong..."
"You've been running around all week, sir. Sometimes without your shirt on -- asking people questions. I haven't really understood what about..."
285->561
286
Annette: "Sure he can't, sir." She smiles mischievously. "He's just a fictional character, he's no match for you."
286->688
287
Annette: "Like you, sir, of course." She smiles mischievously. "He's just a fictional character, he's no match for you."
287->688
288->137
288->257
338
You: "One could say that entire economies are doomed, as they tend to crash every once in a while."
288->338
289
You: "No, it's too much. I don't want to say that to a little girl."
705
Annette: Variable["plaza.annette_mullen_drama"]
289->705
290
You: "Okay, I guess I will."
290->227
291
Annette: Variable["plaza.annette_shivers_schoolmemory"]
292
Variable["plaza.annette_shivers_schoolmemory"]
291->292
293
!(Variable["plaza.annette_shivers_schoolmemory"])
291->293
605
shivershub
292->605
293->248
294
Annette: "Yes!" She chirps. "Please do also look at our wares inside -- the postcards and board games are there, sir."
"Yes!" She chirps. "Please do look at our wares inside -- the postcards and board games you asked about are also there, sir."
294->391
295->482
296->391
297
You: "Is it okay if I ask you some questions?"
714
Annette: "Okay, sir. I'll try to answer any questions you have. I hope they're about books."
297->714
298->297
345
You: "What kind of a store is this anyway?"
298->345
676
You: "Not really." [Leave.]
298->676
615
Jump to: [GREETHUB]
299->615
301
Variable["XP.help_annette"]
300->301
302
!(Variable["XP.help_annette"])
300->302
301->195
326
Annette: Variable["plaza.annette_white_success_nervous"]
302->326
436
Jump to: [MAINHUB]
303->436
304
You: "Hi."
304->658
305
Annette: "It's the type of book where there's a rich lady and she has to choose between the good man and the bad man." She smiles at the thought, perhaps imagining herself in that situation.
305->80
696
Annette: "I think you just have to live a happy life!" She rubs her nose. "No need to worry about fame or think bad thoughts!"
306->696
307
You: "You're cold. Can I help in some way?"
307->76
308
Annette: "Thank you, sir! I work hard." She beams a smile.
308->422
308->639
309
Annette: "I know, sir." She stomps her feet to feel warmer.
715
Annette: Variable["reputation.the_law"] >=3
309->715
310
You: "What about when both of the men are bad?"
310->160
690
Annette: "Why are they doing that?"
311->690
312
Annette: "I think she has a bad husband. Not very nice or helpful."
508
Jump to: [MAINHUB]
312->508
313
Annette: "Don't be sad, sir." She seems genuinely concerned. "I'm sorry I said that thing about Dick Mullen."
313->139
313->354
313->471
313->597
314
Annette: "That's really not a proper romance story. That's more like everyday life!"
399
You: "Yeah, poor people are boring."
314->399
554
You: "Sometimes you have to write about real life things."
314->554
315
You: What is this feeling?
662
Shivers: Remorse. The parquet of assembly halls, the rows of stall bars are growing cold. The corridors stand empty. A girl's voice somehow finds its way through this strange feeling...
315->662
316->337
317
Annette: "Okay!" She looks at you with her wide eyes.
418
Jump to: [MAINHUB]
317->418
318->269
319->140
319->289
320->173
569
Authority: No -- It's your soul, your blue soul.
321->569
322
You: "No-no, think about it! One where they plunge into a torrid spiral of pain and recrimination. Only it's *really long* and drawn out. Scarred for life. Phantom limb!"
322->280
323->4
477
You: "I don't need *help*, I need a real book that tells it how it *is*, not this drivel."
323->477
324
Jump to: [MAINHUB]
324->269
325
Annette: "If you say so, sir. Can I help you with anything else?"
325->615
327
Variable["plaza.annette_white_success_nervous"]
326->327
328
!(Variable["plaza.annette_white_success_nervous"])
326->328
327->182
578
Annette: Variable["TASK.doomed_investigation"]
328->578
329
You: "Yeah, I found a way into the Doomed Commercial Area."
329->32
330
Annette: "Hah!" She smiles. "You mean like the ice bear fridge? Man, that's scary."
358
Annette: IsKimHere()
330->358
331
Composure: There's more that can be achieved here. Ask her to do the same.
331->218
637
You: "That was a master class move. Whatever, kid, I don't need to prove myself to you."
331->637
332
Annette: "No, you don't have party eyes anymore."
332->134
334
Variable["plaza.annette_blackcheck_electrochem_narco"]
333->334
335
!(Variable["plaza.annette_blackcheck_electrochem_narco"])
333->335
334->128
702
You: Does that mean... I've been partaking in *narcotics*?
334->702
335->129
335->456
336
You: "What about a book where the *man and lady business* doesn't work out at all?"
336->141
337->109
337->310
337->336
406
You: "What about when everyone is poor?"
337->406
452
You: "That's enough romance for me. I had other questions."
337->452
338->111
339
Annette: "That is a book." She points at the stands. "They have stories inside them -- it's like someone told you a story in a really long letter."
339->564
340
You: "Never mind... I literally had nothing else to say."
340->317
341
Annette: "By your command!"
341->157
342->244
343
You: "Fame sounds delicious. Maybe someone will write a book about me one day."
343->272
344
Jump to: [MAINHUB]
344->269
345->107
346
You: "Being smart is the only way to *cop*, little girl. I can do this way better than him."
346->17
347->318
348
Annette: "It was okay, sir." She's still got a rebellious streak.
348->331
640
You: "Policemen live and breathe danger, little girl. Mullen obviously lacks the *chameleonic* skill."
349->640
350
Annette: "Sure you could, sir." She smiles mischievously. "He's just a fictional character, he's no match for your strength."
350->688
351->688
352
Empathy: A façade of true professionalism. He is far more intrigued by the situation than his poise reveals.
352->56
352->57
353
You: "Never you mind. Either way, I'm not impressed with this Mullen guy."
704
Annette: "You don't have to be, sir." She smiles mischievously. "He's just a fictional character, he's no match for you."
353->704
354->97
355
Kim Kitsuragi: "Everyone understands you're *the law*. That's why you have that insignia on your arm. So you don't have to keep saying it."
355->658
431
Jump to: [GREETHUB]
356->431
357
You: "Dick Mullen and the Mistaken Identity."
648
Annette: "Oh..." She frowns. "I'm very sorry, sir. I haven't read that one yet. I wish I could help you."
357->648
359
IsKimHere()
358->359
360
!(IsKimHere())
358->360
359->3
591
You: "Ice bear fridge?"
360->591
361
You: "And there's a big fridge there?"
398
Annette: "Yes." She smiles.
361->398
362
Annette: "You don't look much like a policeman." She examines you, as if to find something policeman-like.
438
You: "Huh, well what does a cop look like then?"
362->438
494
You: "Okay, then maybe I'm not a policeman? Or should stop being one."
362->494
363
You: "Okay."
363->190
492
Annette: "Just what Dick Mullen would ask!" She lowers her voice. "I got it from behind the curtains. I'm not really supposed to go there..."
364->492
631
You: "That's just no way to *cop*." I can do it way better than Dick Mullen."
365->631
366->337
367->8
367->70
444
You: "Ass up."
367->444
450
Annette: "I think that's why people read them. To find the secrets of their fame."
368->450
369
Annette: "Hello again, sir!" The girl is sipping on her hot juice. She looks at you with shy amusement.
"Hello again, sir!" You see Annette sipping on her hot juice. She looks at you with shy amusement.
369->232
370->43
371
Annette: "Oh. Okay." She blinks at you, not knowing how to reply. "I shouldn't have said that thing about Dick Mullen..."
371->139
371->354
371->471
371->597
372->11
372->50
372->343
373
You: "I should have a word with the store-owner, maybe?"
657
Annette: "Oh, no-no, sir! I'm happy to help Mum by luring in customers!" She stands upright and smiles like a little soldier. "Besides, I have some hot juice in my vacuum bottle to keep warm."
373->657
374->422
374->639
375
Annette: "Nothing really, sir. Mum doesn't allow me to sneak around in the back rooms or the cellar." She looks a bit disappointed. "I don't really know what's there."
375->145
376
You: "Because that keeps the network... working... right."
376->83
377->408
472
Annette: "Mum says it's necessary to do both, because it builds character. Mum says a proper worker is dutiful -- that's how you get ahead in life, you succeed."
378->472
379
Shivers: You haven't heard a word of what she's been saying these past few moments. You only hear...
379->472
380
Kim Kitsuragi: "It does not *manifest* itself in any way. It does not exist. I liked it better when we were talking about whether it's appropriate to stand out in the freezing weather."
"It does not *manifest* itself in any way. It does not exist. I liked it better when we were talking about different types of books."
"It does not *manifest* itself in any way. It does not exist. I liked it better when we were asking about Dick Mullen."
"It does not *manifest* itself in any way. It does not exist. I liked it better when we were asking about romance novels."
"It does not *manifest* itself in any way. It does not exist. I liked it better when we were asking about famous people."
380->53
380->381
382
Kim Kitsuragi: "No such thing." The lieutenant stands at your side, stern and serious.
381->382
382->249
383
Annette: "Yes!" She nods, relieved. "She knows books, definitely."
383->146
384->215
385
You: "On second thought, maybe I shouldn't remember. Maybe there's a reason I forgot."
385->92
386
Electrochemistry: Oh baby, that's not what you have to worry about. Worry about the important thing!
386->129
386->456
387
You: "I don't really like this detective-deduction game anymore..." (Conclude.)
387->93
388
Annette: "Come on, don't be silly. That's not a proper deduction." She rolls her eyes.
549
Jump to: [MAINHUB]
388->549
641
Annette: "If you say so, sir." She smiles mischievously. "He's just a fictional character, he's no match for you."
389->641
390->9
391->22
391->24
660
You: "What do you know about the other failed businesses?"
391->660
423
Annette: She gazes at the image of Dick Mullen, frowning. "Nooo, he's wicked smart in the stories."
392->423
393->123
394
Encyclopedia: Don't be a fool -- as an expert, it's your duty to tell what you know to everyone.
394->30
394->184
395->617
396->274
397
Annette: She lowers her voice. "Mum doesn't want me to go there anymore. Not that I want to. It was pretty scary.
397->361
398->189
546
You: "I can't understand how I didn't notice a giant ice bear fridge myself..."
398->546
650
You: "One more thing. How do I get inside the building?"
398->650
652
Annette: "I guess, yes. People in books are always very interesting. Especially the romance-people."
399->652
400->332
401->304
475
You: "Hello."
401->475
686
You: "I am the law."
401->686
630
Annette: She studies the picture on the cover. "That sounds smart, I guess."
402->630
403->161
404->95
404->158
404->307
404->373
405->339
406->314
407
Annette: "Maybe some about other books?" She rubs her chilled nose with her fist.
407->49
408->269
409
Annette: "Why would they do that?"
409->206
520
You: "Because it's the nature of the powerful to exploit the weak."
409->520
410
Endurance: You also *feel* old: tired, hardly able to catch your breath, your joints aching constantly.
410->64
410->117
698
You: "I look *Harry*? That can't be me, not *Harry* -- what are you talking about?"
410->698
411->269
467
Annette: "I don't think it's a romance story if the main characters break up, though..." She pauses, trying to figure out the appropriate answer.
412->467
414
Variable["plaza.annette_kimjanus_cold"] or Variable["plaza.annette_kimjanus_famous"] or Variable["plaza.annette_kimjanus_romance"] or Variable["plaza.annette_kimjanus_mullen"] or Variable["plaza.annette_kimjanus_books"] < 3
413->414
415
!(Variable["plaza.annette_kimjanus_cold"] or Variable["plaza.annette_kimjanus_famous"] or Variable["plaza.annette_kimjanus_romance"] or Variable["plaza.annette_kimjanus_mullen"] or Variable["plaza.annette_kimjanus_books"] < 3)
413->415
414->380
415->84
416->240
595
You: "Anyhow, it's much easier to work undercover if one doesn't look like him."
416->595
606
You: "Probably got a violent streak because he's emotionally stunted."
416->606
643
You: "Bet he can't even bend over to pick the gun his rigid fingers dropped. Real detectives are sinewy and snake-hipped. Like me."
416->643
712
You: "Muscle training is flower arranging for men. I bet he thinks he's real manly like that. He isn't. It's just unhealthy."
416->712
417
Annette: She's trying to examine the shadow-obscured hips of Dick Mullen. "They don't look rigid to me..."
632
You: "Mobility is the proper way to *cop*, girl. Dick Mullen can't compete with my hip-grind."
417->632
418->269
419
You: "You can show them to me."
419->217
420
Annette: "If you say so, sir." She grins victoriously.
517
Jump to: [MAINHUB]
420->517
421
You: "It's super simple for a detective such as myself."
421->636
422->348
668
You: "Sure, when the author does all the thinking for him. Real policemen have to think and act on their own."
423->668
424->222
425->385
480
You: "Hang on. So you... know me? We've met before?"
425->480
638
Logic: There's something you're missing...
426->638
427
Jump to: [Annette: ""Mhm!" She stamps her feet, waiting..."]
427->228
428->87
429
You: "Good to hear that it's going well. I'm sure there's nothing to worry about."
567
Jump to: [Annette: ""Mhm!" She stamps her feet, waiting..."]
429->567
430->211
431->298
432->269
433
You: "It's going bad, *really* bad."
486
Annette: "Oh, that's very sad to hear." She frowns. "But it'll pick up soon, don't worry. There's always a... bad spot in the stories, right before the detective figures things out."
433->486
434
Annette: "Maybe? It's the hat Dick Mullen wears all the time..." She grins with joy. "You'll look way more serious with that."
434->435
587
Jump to: [MAINHUB]
435->587
436->269
437
Annette: "I hope you can help her. Help her become less afraid or something..." She looks at her freezing hands, before hiding them in her coat sleeves.
437->436
438->69
439
You: "I used to be exactly like that Mullen guy. Then I decided to *live a little*."
439->44
440
Annette: "And everything's better now, sir?"
441
You: "Yes."
440->441
466
You: "I don't know."
440->466
548
You: "No."
440->548
441->78
442
Annette: She looks at Dick Mullen, frowning.
442->207
551
You: "I see."
443->551
497
Annette: "I wouldn't really say it like that... but I guess so." She blushes.
444->497
445
Annette: "Why is that?"
445->45
598
You: "You'll understand when you're older."
445->598
624
You: "A man can *never* be truly happy with who he is."
445->624
446->12
446->223
457
You: "I'm a detective. I deduce that... You are very small."
446->457
448
Variable["plaza.annette_perc_whitecheck"] == true
447->448
449
!(Variable["plaza.annette_perc_whitecheck"] == true)
447->449
507
Composure: The girl keeps her hands folded, hidden. Why is that?
448->507
449->148
450->242
451->312
452->407
453
Annette: "Isn't that kind of a childish thing for a grown-up to say?"
692
Conceptualization: When she grows up, and if she grows up to be clever, she'll discover there's no such thing as a 'grown-up.'
453->692
454
You: "Little girl, I'm sorry I got agitated. I just can't handle things sometimes. Let's get back to books."
454->384
455->127
456->236
457->388
458->19
459
You: "You don't need to be worried. I'm here to help."
459->217
460
Annette: "Yes!" She nods, smiling. "That's exactly it."
616
You: "I also know what a postcard is... it's a small cardboard picture that you can send to a friend or a loved one."
460->616
647
You: "Alright, I think that was enough. I have proven myself."
460->647
461
Annette: "Math..." She looks into her notebook with trepidation. "It's really difficult. Like -- really. They say you need it to get rich. Better than standing outside in the cold, I guess."
488
Annette: "Oh, oh...!" Suddenly, she smiles and perks up. "I found something while you were away."
461->488
462->2
463->330
464->95
464->158
464->373
465->147
466->445
467->322
467->363
468->269
469->114
470->440
471->442
629
Composure: There is stress and unease behind these words. She's reciting etiquette.
472->629
473->472
474->409
475->658
476
Annette: She sways slowly side-to-side, her wide eyes fixed at you standing there, silently, like a weirdo.
476->248
477->54
478->284
479->654
480->237
481
Annette: "Sure you can, sir." She smiles mischievously. "He's just a fictional character, he'll be no match for you."
481->688
482->269
483->254
484
Encyclopedia: Pfft... books? Postcards? Easy! Even a kid would know all of this.
542
Annette: Variable["plaza.annette_cyclo_not_stupid"]
484->542
485
You: "Who cares about board games? No one."
485->356
486->617
683
Annette: "Which book was it, sir?"
487->683
490
You: "What is it?"
488->490
489->263
490->188
491
You: "I'm currently investigating the curse on your mother's behalf."
684
Annette: Annette's eyes go wide: "She let you in there? Usually she doesn't let anyone sneak around in the back rooms or the cellar."
491->684
492->102
492->489
492->726
493->362
494->69
635
Jump to: [MAINHUB]
495->635
496
You: "I don't think curses are real."
496->150
497->499
498->499
499->35
499->118
499->491
499->496
619
You: "I've been in this house and you're right, there's an awful lot of failed businesses there."
499->619
500
Annette: "More about books, maybe?" Annette nods eagerly.
500->468
501->340
697
You: "Yeah, you heard me. Only losers waste their time with that garbage."
501->697
502->113
503->153
504->308
505->341
506->183
515
You: "Hey... Why do you keep your hands folded?"
507->515
508->269
509->9
510
You: Discard thought.
510->476
511
Annette: She examines the picture closely. The Vespertine detective exhibits few signs of health or unhealth.
663
You: "Poor vitality is no way to *cop*, little girl. I could take him down easy."
511->663
512->221
513
You: "You heard me! I'm full of pride and I ready to talk about books. Let's do this."
513->170
514
Annette: "Sir?!" She looks at you, eyes wide in shock.
514->55
558
You: "Haha, never mind, girl. I'm quite the joker. I would never do something like that."
514->558
669
You: "So I can absorb their *essence*. All their fame will flow into me."
514->669
515->250
516->255
516->419
516->459
517->269
518->58
519->387
519->456
520->603
521->518
523
You: Variable["plaza.annette_whitecheck_logic_you"]
522->523
524
Variable["plaza.annette_whitecheck_logic_you"]
523->524
525
!(Variable["plaza.annette_whitecheck_logic_you"])
523->525
524->178
525->178
526
Annette: IsKimHere()
527
IsKimHere()
526->527
528
!(IsKimHere())
526->528
527->133
528->563
573
Annette: "Oh, that's great!" Her smile is warm. "I hope exciting adventures lie ahead! And maybe you can help mother become... less afraid."
529->573
530->256
531
Kim Kitsuragi: "We can go into the bookstore and ask about the case, but I don't see much more to look *into* here." The lieutenant makes a note in his notebook.
531->294
532->62
534
Variable["plaza.annette_said_thelaw"]
533->534
535
!(Variable["plaza.annette_said_thelaw"])
533->535
534->138
535->25
536
Annette: "Don't feel sad, sir! Mullen isn't even real. You're real!"
536->34
537
Pain Threshold: No -- your resilience.
570
Reaction Speed: No -- your *mind*.
537->570
538->212
539
Annette: Variable["reputation.the_law"] >=6
540
Variable["reputation.the_law"] >=6
539->540
541
!(Variable["reputation.the_law"] >=6)
539->541
575
Annette: IsKimHere()
540->575
541->98
543
Variable["plaza.annette_cyclo_not_stupid"]
542->543
544
!(Variable["plaza.annette_cyclo_not_stupid"])
542->544
581
You: Nah, it feels inappropriate to lecture this girl.
543->581
682
You: "Little girl, I know what a book is. Books are like very long letters, with stories inside them."
543->682
544->31
545
You: "The police don't have time for games."
545->356
620
Annette: The girl shrugs cheerfully: "Well, it is pretty dark in there..."
546->620
547->557
548->445
549->269
550->305
627
Annette: "Those are unhappy books, for most of the pages. People sad about what they have lost. But then it all turns out just fine in the end!"
551->627
596
Annette: Dismay flickers in her eyes. "Maybe so, sir." She sighs. "Okay, I know, it's a bad habit and I shouldn't."
552->596
553
You: "And you're standing out here in the cold because...?"
553->201
554->48
555->290
555->553
556->15
557->513
558->126
559
You: "Yes."
559->636
560->526
561->220
562->269
563->225
563->455
700
You: "Wait... How do you know I'm usually not?"
563->700
563->701
565
Variable["plaza.annette_dumbquestions"] == 2
564->565
566
!(Variable["plaza.annette_dumbquestions"] == 2)
564->566
565->115
566->247
567->228
568->536
569->537
570->26
571->230
572
gohub
572->112
572->502
573->324
574
Annette: "Hello, sir. How is the investigation going? Found any *cuuurses* yet?"
574->186
574->329
574->433
675
You: "I can't get into the Doomed Commercial Area. Your mother won't let me through the back door."
574->675
576
IsKimHere()
575->576
577
!(IsKimHere())
575->577
576->355
577->658
579
Variable["TASK.doomed_investigation"]
578->579
580
!(Variable["TASK.doomed_investigation"])
578->580
579->104
580->119
581->394
582->66
583
You: Don't you sass me.
582->583
583->721
585
Variable["plaza.annette_altgreet_doominvestigation"]
584->585
586
!(Variable["plaza.annette_altgreet_doominvestigation"])
584->586
585->119
586->574
587->269
588
Annette: Variable["TASK.doomed_investigation"]
589
Variable["TASK.doomed_investigation"]
588->589
590
!(Variable["TASK.doomed_investigation"])
588->590
589->103
590->199
591->621
592->337
593->265
622
Annette: "It's exciting to people, I guess. They get to imagine dangerous things. And it's kinda like a puzzle, where you can guess who the criminal is or how the good guys are going to catch him. "
594->622
595->79
596->422
596->639
597->500
598->371
693
Annette: "No-no, sir. She's a working woman who comes to look at the books a lot."
599->693
600
You: "Nice enough for a small child, sure... maybe."
600->313
601
Annette: "Mhm. I'm sure she can help out!" She smiles wide. "Anything else you're curious about?"
601->210
602->155
603->408
604
Jump to: [MAINHUB]
604->269
605->315
605->510
606->16
607->89
608->549
609->688
611
Variable["plaza.annette_anatomy_of_fame"]
610->611
612
!(Variable["plaza.annette_anatomy_of_fame"])
610->612
611->572
612->28
613->130
614->514
615->298
646
Annette: "Mhm mhm. You've got it, sir. What about board games?"
616->646
617->269
618->461
727
Annette: "You've been there?" Her eyes go wide. "My mum never lets me sneak around in the back room or the cellar!"
619->727
620->274
621->397
622->493
623->549
624->371
625
Annette: "Board games are like little games on a table, made to pass the time... There are several different ones." She pauses to ponder. "But sailors here mostly buy cards."
625->564
626->46
627->366
628->155
629->588
630->346
631->481
632->286
633->383
634->191
635->269
636->88
637->420
666
Jump to: [MAINHUB]
638->666
639->348
640->253
641->688
642->258
643->417
644
Jump to: [MAINHUB]
644->269
645->63
645->216
646->101
646->485
646->545
647->325
725
Jump to: [MAINHUB]
648->725
649
Annette: "This must have been really scary..." She looks at her freezing hands, before hiding them in her coat sleeves.
649->436
650->233
651->234
652->366
653->561
654->269
655->151
657->9
658->298
659->344
660->375
661->410
662->379
663->350
664->337
665->171
665->421
665->559
666->269
667->269
668->287
669->20
670
Kim Kitsuragi: The lieutenant stands by -- looking at the two of you with little interest.
670->352
671->94
673
IsKimHere()
672->673
674
!(IsKimHere())
672->674
673->670
674->132
675->231
677->7
677->429
679
IsKimHere()
678->679
680
!(IsKimHere())
678->680
679->531
680->294
681->36
682->460
683->357
684->437
685->67
686->309
687->139
687->354
687->439
687->471
687->597
688->644
689->601
690->376
691->604
692->142
693->451
694->625
695->600
696->155
697->453
698->13
699->454
700->219
701->172
702->386
703->226
703->353
704->688
706
Variable["plaza.annette_mullen_drama"]
705->706
707
!(Variable["plaza.annette_mullen_drama"])
705->707
706->177
707->703
709
Variable["plaza.annette_cyclo_stupid"]
708->709
710
!(Variable["plaza.annette_cyclo_stupid"])
708->710
709->47
710->484
711->291
712->511
713->209
714->269
716
Variable["reputation.the_law"] >=3
715->716
717
!(Variable["reputation.the_law"] >=3)
715->717
716->539
717->658
718
Annette: Variable["auto.is_snowing"]
719
Variable["auto.is_snowing"]
718->719
720
!(Variable["auto.is_snowing"])
718->720
719->185
720->369
721->183
723
IsEvening()
722->723
724
!(IsEvening())
722->724
723->33
724->718
725->269
726->434
727->649