PLAZA COUPRIS KINEEMA - 775
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START
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input
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Alice: Variable["plaza.kineema_intro_done"]
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You: Tap on the fuel pre-heater gauge.
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Alice: DayCount() <2 or IsMorning() or IsAfternoon()
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Untitled hub
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You: "Yes. Outrageously cool."
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You: Just nod.
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You: "Yes. Too wacky."
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Kim Kitsuragi: He flashes a smile, barely visible in the dark.
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You: "It's only right that we sell them."
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You: Say nothing.
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You: "I'm sorry you have to sell them because of me."
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Alice: CheckEquipped("neck_tie") and Variable["whirling.necktie_personified"] == true
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CheckEquipped("neck_tie") and Variable["whirling.necktie_personified"] == true
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!(CheckEquipped("neck_tie") and Variable["whirling.necktie_personified"] == true)
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Horrific Necktie: Offensive-smoffensive, just ask her, alright!
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Electrochemistry: As your parasympathetic nervous system I call bullshit. Now ask her!
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Jump to: [MAIN HUB]
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MAIN HUB
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Coupris Kineema: Before you stands a motor carriage. The bodywork is covered in blue and white livery bearing the number 57.
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Alice: IsTaskActive("TASK.help_kim_with_money_plan") and IsKimHere()--[[ Variable[ ]]
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Alice: Variable["whirling.kineema_TH_check_success"]
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Variable["whirling.kineema_TH_check_success"]
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!(Variable["whirling.kineema_TH_check_success"])
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Logic: This must be the infernal machine that tore you from oblivion -- the Coupris Kineema motor carriage.
11->188
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Logic: This must be the infernal machine that tore you from oblivion.
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You: Tap on the fuel pre-heater gauge.
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DEATH COMES FOR EVERYONE
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You: "Alice, I need you to connect me to Speedfreaks FM."
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Alice: "Come again, officer?"
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You: "Are you insulting an officer of the Law, punk?"
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DJ Mesh: "What? No, I'm not telling you off, man. That's the name of the song! 'An Asshole Is A Mouth For Shit (And I'm Puking).'"
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DJ Mesh: "Yeah, that is the song. 'An Asshole Is A Mouth For Shit (And I'm Puking).'"
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Untitled hub (08)
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You: "Exactly like that. Because I think you're an enemy of traditional values forcing your filth on the innocent."
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DJ Mesh: "Shit keeps getting weirder with you, man. Fucking unbelievable."
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You: Say nothing.
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DJ Mesh: "Right. Is there anything else you need, or can I hang up the fucking phone now?"
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You: "No, that was it. Thank you for your time."
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Alice: Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_ugly_hate"] or Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_ugly_hate_nonexplode"]
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DJ Mesh: "Later, cop-man."
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Alice: "The party has terminated the call. Is there anything else I can do for you, officer?"
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Coupris Kineema: An audio-assault descends full force on you. Sonic daggers fly forth from the Kineema's speakers. The soundwaves would slice you if they could.
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Jump to: [You: "Turn the radio back to PRIMELINE."]
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DJ Mesh: "That's, uh... Well, have you got *any* address I can send shit to, man?"
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Jump to: [Untitled hub]
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Alice: IsKimHere()
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IsKimHere()
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!(IsKimHere())
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Kim Kitsuragi: "Hello, Alice, please assist our colleague from the 41st Precinct here. I'm putting him on."
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422
no kim hub
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You: "Change of plans, Alice -- connect me to *you*."
680
Alice: "What do you mean, officer? I'm not Sylvie."
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DJ Mesh: "...AS ALWAYS IT'S DJS MESH AND FLACIO AND YOU'RE LISTENING TO S-S-S-SSS-SSSPEE-EED FREAKS FM, BRINGING YOU THE HOTTEST, THE NASTIEST, THE MOST VULGAR..."
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Perception (Sight): A flock of seagulls takes off nearby, startled by the roaring radio.
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Kim Kitsuragi: "Someone must have been messing with the radio, or maybe it picked up a random frequency... You wanted the primeline, right?"
598
Empathy: He's still avoiding your gaze -- and his ears glow red.
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You: "*Speedfreaks FM*, huh?" (Look him in the eye.)
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Kim Kitsuragi: "Oh, is that what it was called?" He's trying hard to act surprised.
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Kim Kitsuragi: "I have something in the back we could sell so you can pay for your room. Open the suspect transport enclosure."
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Encyclopedia: Those are some fancy words. Most people would just call it *the cage*.
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You: "You mean the cage, right?"
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Kim Kitsuragi: "Yes." He frowns. "I've never liked that crude name. It doesn't do much to improve the RCM's reputation."
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You: "This is... Harry. I guess. Lieutenant Kitsuragi is my partner on a case."
594
Alice: "Mr. Harry, do you have permission to call from the lieutenant's vehicle? Where is he?"
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no_kim_radio
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You: "Lieutenant Harrier Du Bois, reporting in. I'm on a case with Lieutenant Kitsuragi."
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You: "I prefer to be called Tequila Sunset. Kim's my partner. We're solving a case."
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You: "Uh, the name's Mr. Costeau. Raphaël to friends. Kim's my friend."
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You: "Yes, I know Kim! He's my partner."
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Jump to: [Coupris Kineema: "In the cabin you see a set of steer..."]
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Coupris Kineema: In the cabin you see a set of steering levers, a radio on a hook, a pull-out toolbox and the soft glow of the fuel pre-heater gauge.
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Alice: "..."
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Alice: "..."
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You: "I'm pretty sure I like neither motorcars or any 'TipTops'."
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Kim Kitsuragi: "Oh." He looks visibly disappointed. "I guess it's not for everyone."
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Alice: Variable["plaza.kineema_interfacing_sportsmodel"]
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Variable["plaza.kineema_interfacing_sportsmodel"]
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!(Variable["plaza.kineema_interfacing_sportsmodel"])
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You: "I might be wrong, but this one is a *sports model*, right?"
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Jump to: [what is this machine hub]
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You: "Hi, Alice, I'm a policeman too. Nice to meet you."
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Alice: "Who is this?" There's a pause. "My records show this channel is used by Lieutenant Kim Kitsuragi."
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Empathy: He's downplaying his excitement -- the lieutenant is more than happy to show off his precious carriage.
535
You: Press ENGINE START.
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You: "What do you mean you 'confiscated' them?"
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Kim Kitsuragi: "A couple weeks ago I stopped a young man for going slower than the speed of traffic. Turns out he was some Coalition official's son -- and high."
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Jump to: [MAIN HUB]
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Jump to: [Alice: ""This is Precinct 57. Can I connect..."]
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Alice: "This is Precinct 57. Can I connect you to someone?" The voice on the shortwave repeats.
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Horrific Necktie: Oh, did you hear that? How she said 'officer'?! She's a wild one, wants it bad, bratan. Get that party going!
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Untitled hub
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Horrific Necktie: Yeah, bratan, otherwise you're always gonna be wondering what could've been. Just ask her!
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You: "I feel deprived of human contact."
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You: "Do you like to party, Alice?"
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You: "I don't know, Alice... just connect me."
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You: "Hello?"
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Coupris Kineema: No reply. Only the mindless drone of static, crawling through the air.
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DJ Mesh: "Yo yo yo! You got DJ Mesh here, my man. I got a few minutes before I gotta go back on air. What do you need?"
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You: "I'm just calling to confirm -- did you debut a new track from DJ Flacio a few days ago?"
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You: "I'm so sorry to bother you. I just have a question."
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DJ Mesh: "Ain't a bother, brother. Anyway, I only got a few minutes before I gotta go back on air. What do you need?"
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DJ Mesh: "I really think it's the future of music, I do. Fuckin', like, stinkcore, or something. Shit's so nasty, those stinkwaves come up like soundwaves, you know what I mean?"
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Logic: This is preposterous. Neither sound nor scent work anything as he's describing. What does he even *mean*?
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You: "Is that legal to play?"
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DJ Mesh: "It's illegal not to play, man. When you got that kind of music in you, the universe demands you let it out, know what I mean?"
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DJ Mesh: "Plus, Flacio and I got it in our contracts that we could play our own tracks. So really, it would be illegal not to."
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Reaction Speed: Merchandise. Ask for Speedfreaks FM merchandise.
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You: "Just one more thing -- give a shoutout Lieutenant Kim Kitsuragi. He *coincidentally* has you saved to his radio."
"Just one thing -- give a big shoutout to my man, Lieutenant Kim Kitsuragi. He's a huge fan of the station."
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Alice: Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_ugly_hate"] or Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_ugly_hate_nonexplode"]
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You: Turn the radio back to PRIMELINE.
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Jump to: [Alice: ""This is Precinct 57. Can I connect..."]
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You: "It's okay to like what you like, Kim."
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Kim Kitsuragi: "I don't like it." He shrugs very slightly. "I don't know how that channel got marked."
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Kim Kitsuragi: "Mhm." The lieutenant frowns at you.
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You: "Right, you don't want to get into this, no problem."
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You: Pick up the radio again.
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Authority: That eyebrow! He's using his Authority against you... you... can't resist...
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Alice: Variable["plaza.kineema_kim_authority_lying_shutdown"]
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Coupris Kineema: The frequency tableau lights up and a green button labelled PRIMELINE glows like a feline eye... and then you hear something.
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Coupris Kineema: The soft purr of electrical kittens -- radio waves cast far and wide over the metropolis. A woman's voice greets you through the static:
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DJ Mesh: "Now, was there anything else you wanted to ask?"
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Untitled hub (10)
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You: "Did you find out more about the owner of the armoured boots?"
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Jump to: [plaza.serial_number_2]
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Alice: "Affirmative, Lieutenant Du Bois." There's a pause, tense with anticipation.
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You: "He's investigating a lead on his own. Listen, I need help."
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Alice: "Why aren't you using your own radio to contact your precinct?"
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Alice: "That is a pretty big problem, yes." She seems to sigh. "Alright. Next time, have Lieutenant Kitsuragi with you."
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Alice: "I'll contact him later for a full report." Her voice hasn't become any friendlier. "For now, I'm Officer Alice de Mettrie, how can I help you?"
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You: Take the red-tipped prybar.
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Coupris Kineema: The prybar feels nice and cold in your hand. Heavier than you'd think.
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Kim Kitsuragi: "No, I'm afraid not." He straightens his spine. "We have a murder case on our hands, remember?"
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Jump to: [what is this machine hub]
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You: "What's TipTop?"
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Kim Kitsuragi: "An interisolary racing series. You should definitely give it a go if you like motor carriages -- it has fantastic competition." He smiles again.
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Coupris Kineema: The radio DJ stops. For a moment it seems like he has ran out of things to say...
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Alice: Variable["village.twins_spoke_to_boys_about_swearing_done"]
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You: Turn the radio back to PRIMELINE.
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Jump to: [Alice: ""This is Precinct 57," the operator..."]
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Alice: "This is Precinct 57! Hello, lieutenant, how may I assist you?"
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Kim Kitsuragi: "That they are." The lieutenant looks at the spinners and sighs. "I was going to take them into evidence, but they weren't necessary for conviction. He never asked for them back."
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Jump to: [spinnershub]
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Kim Kitsuragi: "Take what you need, officer. It's going to be a long case. I'm not *protective* of my tools. Like some men are..."
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Empathy: He's clearly *a little* protective of his tools, but what can you do? Work is work.
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Alice: IsKimHere()
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IsKimHere()
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!(IsKimHere())
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Call People
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Esprit de Corps: Damn it -- the lieutenant had the number and he's not here.
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Kim Kitsuragi: "A motorized vehicle, officer. I'm sure you are familiar with the concept. We've had these for nearly a century."
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Kim Kitsuragi: "As I said, they're useless anyway. I should have remembered I have these earlier..."
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Esprit de Corps: But thank you.
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Electrochemistry: C'mon, wake up! The way she said she's not Sylvie -- practically begging you to make a move. Just go for it.
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Alice: CheckEquipped("neck_tie") and Variable["whirling.necktie_personified"] == true
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Alice: CheckEquipped("neck_tie") and Variable["whirling.necktie_personified"] == true
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CheckEquipped("neck_tie") and Variable["whirling.necktie_personified"] == true
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!(CheckEquipped("neck_tie") and Variable["whirling.necktie_personified"] == true)
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Horrific Necktie: What an unbelievable prude... Oh well, at least now you know.
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Electrochemistry: Odd... she didn't sound menopausal. Must be frigid or something. Oh well.
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Alice: IsKimHere()
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IsKimHere()
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!(IsKimHere())
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Kim Kitsuragi: "It's been this way for a while now." The lieutenant shrugs. "My guess is, the Union is listening in on our conversations -- and jamming outward communications to protect themselves from Krenel."
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Esprit de Corps: If only Lieutenant Kitsuragi were here to make sense of it...
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Alice: "This is Officer Alice DeMettrie, Precinct 57. How may I assist you?" a voice replies in the radio.
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Interfacing: Under the green PRIMELINE a yellow SAVED button catches your eye... You wonder what the lieutenant's default radio station is?
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You: Close the door. [Leave.]
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You: Pick up the radio again.
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You: "Kim, what are we looking at? What is this machine?"
"Kim, this is the Coupris Kineema motor carriage, right?"
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You: Look in the suspect transport enclosure.
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You: Pick up the radio.
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You: How do I turn on the headlights?
"Kim, how do I turn on the headlights?"
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665
You: Pull out the pull-out toolbox.
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You: Run your fingers over one of the steering levers.
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Alice: Variable["plaza.kineema_kim_on"]
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Jump to: [MAIN HUB]
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Untitled hub (07)
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You: "Yo yo!"
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You: "Hello, is this DJ Mesh?"
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You: "The Lamb is calm before its slaughter. It does not know what will befall it."
91->666
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DJ Mesh: "Very cool, man, I'm dead serious when I say, Flacio is going to make it big in this world."
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Jump to: [Untitled hub (08)]
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DJ Mesh: "Right, well -- no, we don't force radio into peoples heads. Don't know how you'd even do that, man."
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DJ Mesh: "Was there anything else you need to know?"
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DJ Mesh: "My pleasure, comrade cop. Is there anything else you needed?"
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Kim Kitsuragi: The lieutenant stares at you, his jaw clenched. A vein strains on his temple.
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DJ Mesh: "You know, it'd be one thing if you were just crazy. Like, I could forgive you then. I know lots of crazy people."
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Reaction Speed: You should check the radio again!
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Jump to: [The actual Radio HUB]
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Alice: IsKimHere()
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IsKimHere()
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!(IsKimHere())
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Kim Kitsuragi: The lieutenant snaps off the radio, turning it back to PRIMELINE. He stares at you silently.
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549
DJ Flacio: Another equally furious voice seizes on the silence. "HERE'S SOME MUSIC."
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Kim Kitsuragi: "Excuse me?"
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You: "C'mon, man! You can tell me!"
100->134
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You: "Nothing. Never mind."
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You: "I said, are you fucking lying to me?"
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Volition: Just leave it alone. He clearly doesn't want to share this with you.
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Jump to: [Untitled hub]
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You: "Send it to the Whirling-in-Rags, in Martinaise."
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DJ Mesh: "That I can do. Whirling-in-Rags, Martinaise. Got it."
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You: "Come in dispatch, come in dispatch!"
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Alice: Variable["plaza.alice_said_one_of_the_weird_things"]
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You: "Come in, Delta-Ten, this is Firewalker, copy."
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Kim Kitsuragi: "Yes, hold on..." the lieutenant takes a look at his notes. "Her number is 005 1944 298."
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Alice: "Received. Hold on, officer."
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Jump to: [The actual Radio HUB]
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The actual Radio HUB
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Kim Kitsuragi: "Nothing to *get into* really, but sure, let's focus on the important things." He pats the motor carriage.
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Alice: "I've got Central Jamrock Public Library on the line and I've already introduced you to their librarian. Connecting the call in 2... 1..."
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Alice: SetVariableValue("plaza.kineema_left_after_ignition", true) --[[ Variable[ ]]
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Jump to: [DEATH COMES FOR EVERYONE]
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Kim Kitsuragi: "You're right." A vainglorious smile spreads over his face as he pats his machine. "I didn't take you for a motorcar enthusiast. Do you also like TipTop, detective?"
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Encyclopedia: The TipTop Tournée is an interisolary racing series, mostly known for its high speeds, ludicrous sponsorship deals, and high death toll. In Revachol it's held quadrennially on the prestigious Zéro Carrousel racing circuit.
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You: Yes -- where?
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Shivers: Down a narrow street lined with shabby wooden houses, the 8/81 motor-tract coiling like a serpent high above. Children play under the viaduct. Eyes turn to watch you as you pass...
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Shivers: The Valley of Dogs -- and before it, a familiar dome, like a ladybug without the colours. The building has a designated parking place for *your* carriage.
699
Esprit de Corps: This is Precinct 41 -- as close as you have to home now. It's far away...
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Physical Instrument: Cold and heavy -- like truth. You feel like you're reunited with *truth* once more.
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Jump to: [TOOLBOX]
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TOOLBOX
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Inland Empire: A dark feeling. This is going wrong. Let go of the clutch.
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Jump to: [very_interfacing]
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You: What?
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Interfacing: So strange. The machine is not on the bottom of the sea at all. It's right in front of you, well kept. Why did it say that?
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Alice: "Who doesn't," she states matter of factly. "Now, how can I help you in your *investigation*?"
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Jump to: [Call People]
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Coupris Kineema: Silence.
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Jump to: [You: ""Hey, Sylvie, it's the police again.""]
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JUMP OUT to KINEEMA / SYLVIE
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Alice: Variable["plaza.kineema_sync_circulation"]
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Variable["plaza.kineema_sync_circulation"]
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!(Variable["plaza.kineema_sync_circulation"])
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very_interfacing
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You: Take the rubber-handled chaincutters.
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Coupris Kineema: The handles are long and sleek. *Snap-snap* go the cutters in your hand.
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Perception (Hearing): "Really?" he says, low and tired.
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Alice: "Right... One moment, officer."
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New jump
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You: "No, I was just asking -- and dreaming up a bold new money making scheme."
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You: "No, that wasn't my fascist line, that was my ultraliberal one. I can do the fascist one if you want."
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DJ Mesh: "You're a fucking wild man. Sure, let's hear it."
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Esprit de Corps: You crossed a line. This will not be forgotten.
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Alice: IsKimHere()
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IsKimHere()
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!(IsKimHere())
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Kim Kitsuragi: "We aren't discussing this." After a few bars, the lieutenant turns the radio back to PRIMELINE.
132->674
282
Esprit de Corps: Elsewhere in Revachol, the lieutenant has also just turned on the radio. In his privacy, he doesn't even try to stop himself from smiling.
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Kim Kitsuragi: The lieutenant raises an eyebrow. The ocean wind blows, bringing in the smell of salt.
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Coupris Kineema: The lights unfold with a little click, casting electrical light onto the ground before the vehicle.
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Kim Kitsuragi: "There you go. I'll turn them off from the remote once you're done -- we just need to stand in front of the machine now."
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Kim Kitsuragi: Right away the lieutenant reaches into the cabin and turns off the radio. He's not looking at you as he says:
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You: Look around the cabin again.
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Jump to: [Coupris Kineema: "In the cabin you see a set of steer..."]
137->139
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Jump to: [what is this machine hub]
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You: What is this sinking feeling I have with the words *motor carriage*?
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Inland Empire: Nothing. Nothing. It's probably nothing, forget I brought it up. Please proceed with the carefree lollygagging.
140->215
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Alice: IsKimHere()
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Kim Kitsuragi: "I don't know, is it?" The lieutenant looks back, stone-faced. "I was going to take them into evidence, but they weren't necessary for conviction. He never asked for them back."
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Coupris Kineema: It's robust, weatherproof and well made. Police issue -- blue.
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Perception (Sight): Let's you see things in the dark you would otherwise miss...
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Authority: Alternative translation: Don't even *think* you can drive my MC.
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Kim Kitsuragi: "It only happens when someone mentions the attack -- the rest is unaffected. Our best bet is to carry on like nothing happened -- that is, if we don't want us cut off the grid completely."
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Interfacing: Your fingers waste no time closing around the handle. Clutch disengaged. Release the handle -- clutch drops -- right foot yearns for the familiar touch of the accelerator pedal. You have synced with the machine's mechanical circulation.
146->121
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Jump to: [very_interfacing]
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Inland Empire: Because it's lonely. Just like you. Seaweed and strange fish around it, limpets clinging to the carcass... The sounds of the streets above...
540
Logic: This is clearly feverish nonsense -- let's rationalize it away. Grab the radio, or tools, or do something normal.
148->540
149->67
149->124
329
You: Take the hand-cranked flashlight.
149->329
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You: Push in the pull-out toolbox.
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Alice: "Okay, officer. One moment."
239
Alice: "..."
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DJ Mesh: "It is. I got a few minutes before I gotta go back on air. What can I do for you, cop-man?"
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DJ Mesh: "Thank you very much! Yeah, it's the shit-hot new single from DJ Flacio. Really shredding up the sonic waves."
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You: "Sure, man. I'm young, cool, and with it."
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DJ Mesh: "DJ Mesh out."
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Reaction Speed: You should check the radio!
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Alice: Variable["plaza.kineema_radio_speedfreaks"] == true
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Variable["plaza.kineema_radio_speedfreaks"] == true
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!(Variable["plaza.kineema_radio_speedfreaks"] == true)
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Alice: Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_ugly_hate"]
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Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_ugly_hate"]
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!(Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_ugly_hate"])
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638
DJ Mesh: "FASCIST PIGS, I SWEAR. YOU SHOULD ALL..." The assault gives way to burning quiet.
After a moment of fiddling with the radio, you push the glowing SAVED button. And on comes a familiar voice: "FASCIST PIGS, I SWEAR. YOU SHOULD ALL..." The assault gives way to burning quiet.
160->638
162
DJ Mesh: "...SPOKE TO THE W-W-WILDEST COP IN REVACHOL."
After a moment of fiddling with the radio, you push the glowing SAVED button. And on comes a familiar voice: "...SPOKE TO THE W-W-WILDEST COP IN REVACHOL."
161->162
320
DJ Mesh: "DIDN'T EVEN GET HIS NAME. BUT WHOEVER THAT MYSTERY COP WAS, WE SALUTE HIM."
162->320
163
Reaction Speed: That quickfire patter -- is this the voice the twins heard?
172
DJ Flacio: "... AND NOW FOR SOME MUSIC!" another voice screams into the microphone. Rhythmic rock music fills the cabin, as the back-to-back DJs mix it with sounds from car crashes and illegal speeding competitions.
163->172
164
Jump to: [You: ""Sorry about it, I wanted to contac..."]
491
You: "Sorry about it, I wanted to contact the dispatch." (Pick up the radio and turn it back to PRIMELINE.)
164->491
165
Half Light: Why the fuck can't he just admit it? Don't let this go. Hound him until he admits it.
165->101
166->60
167
Kim Kitsuragi: He remains silent.
167->108
167->174
168
Jump to: [The actual Radio HUB]
168->201
169
Sylvie: "Yes, hello!" A female voice greets you through static -- it sounds like she's million miles away from here.
588
Jump to: [SYLVIE]
169->588
170
Alice: "Officer?" You hear phones ringing and people talking in the background.
615
Jump to: [The actual Radio HUB]
170->615
171
Alice: "Fifty-seventh, over and out." Her voice disappears into the void.
496
Jump to: [Coupris Kineema: "In the cabin you see a set of steer..."]
171->496
621
Perception (Hearing): Turn it off, this isn't music!
172->621
173
Conceptualization: This is art... *underground* art... a *scene*.
568
Half Light: The entirety of Martinaise is watching you!
173->568
520
DJ Mesh: "...SSSSOUPED UP MOTOR CARRIAGE FOR ONE BAD BAD MOMMA'S BOY, F-F-F-FFFOR THE H-H-HEAVY OF F-F-F-FFFOOT AND FREAKY IN..."
174->520
175
Reaction Speed: Go for it -- turn the radio back on while it's still on the Speedfreaks FM!
643
Untitled hub
175->643
176
Kim Kitsuragi: "Yes, there's one 100 metres south of here, I think it's called Roy's Nest or something. If I'm not mistaken it should be open late."
683
Alice: Variable["tc.turn_off_tutorial_node"]
176->683
293
You: Open the door.
177->293
178
Alice: "Yes, hello? Who is this?" There's a pause. "My records show this channel is used by Lieutenant Kim Kitsuragi."
178->34
179->34
180
Interfacing: But this is different -- this is a sports model.
180->38
181
Jump to: [what is this machine hub]
526
what is this machine hub
181->526
182
Kim Kitsuragi: "But seriously, let's quit joking around, alright? We have a case to investigate." He turns back to the cabin.
182->268
183
Electrochemistry: Change of plans -- *her* number.
183->75
184
Alice: "..."
519
waiting_hub
184->519
325
Alice: Variable["plaza.kinema_made_it_to_radio_hub"]
185->325
350
Alice: "Sir, how can I help you with your *investigation*?" The voice on the other end is becoming impatient.
186->350
187->589
430
kineema_intro_hub
188->430
189
Interfacing: You feel an uninterrupted connection to the mechanics.
604
You: Wait, does it mean I know how to pilot it?
189->604
628
You: Release the clutch and squeeze it again.
189->628
190
Interfacing: At the bottom of the sea...
190->117
191
Kim Kitsuragi: The lieutenant sighs under his breath.
191->125
192
Alice: "..."
354
You: "Excited, Kim?"
192->354
436
You: "..."
192->436
193
You: "Sure! Forced radio. Can't tune out. You'd make a killing on ads!"
724
DJ Mesh: "Speedfreaks FM is elective listening, man. We don't want to force the people to adopt our thinking. That's fascist bullshit."
193->724
194
You: "Yeah, like that. Maybe it was part of your civic duty, you were just testing it out for the government."
477
DJ Mesh: "We ain't testing anything out for the Man, unless it's how many bricks you need to break all of his windows."
194->477
195
Jump to: [Kim Kitsuragi: "Right away the lieutenant reaches i..."]
195->136
197
Variable["village.twins_spoke_to_boys_about_swearing_done"]
196->197
198
!(Variable["village.twins_spoke_to_boys_about_swearing_done"])
196->198
197->163
254
Alice: Variable["yard.cuno_greeting_done"]
198->254
199
You: "Wait! Can you send me any Speedfreaks merch?"
381
Alice: Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_ugly_hate"] or Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_ugly_hate_nonexplode"]
199->381
200
You: "Kim, didn't Garte give you Sylvie's number?"
"Kim, didn't Garte give you Sylvie Malaìika's number?"
200->106
201->15
201->63
233
You: "Precinct 57, we've been attacked. I repeat -- Lieutenant Kim Kitsuragi and..."
201->233
273
You: "Alice this is Firewalker. Re-connect me to the 41st."
201->273
286
You: "I'm done with the radio for now." (End call.)
201->286
289
You: "I need you to connect me to a civilian -- a Sylvie. She may have reported a murder."
201->289
291
You: Ignore Alice and press the button labelled "Saved".
201->291
342
You: "Please connect me to Sylvie again."
201->342
416
You: "Could you run a serial number from a pair of armoured boots for me?"
201->416
435
You: "I'm ready to try dialing Speedreaks FM again."
201->435
457
You: "I need to report a dead body on the Martinaise boardwalk."
201->457
509
You: "Alice, please connect me to the 41st again."
201->509
647
You: "Have you heard back from the ICP about the serial number?"
201->647
648
You: "Connect me to Jamrock Public Library."
201->648
692
You: "I was told I need to connect to my station... the 41st lazareth."
"Alice, I need medical attention. Please connect me to Nix Gottlieb at Station 41."
"Alice, please connect me to Station 41's lazareth."
201->692
725
You: Press the button labelled "Saved" and turn on Speedfreaks FM.
Tune Kim's radio into Speedfreaks FM.
201->725
731
You: "Could you connect me to the 41st Precinct? I have something I need to report."
201->731
202
Jump to: [Call People]
202->589
204
IsKimHere()
203->204
205
!(IsKimHere())
203->205
204->136
253
DJ Mesh: "...AND DE FACTO THE FASTEST MUSIC IN ALL OF R-R-REVACHOL R-ROCK CITY. ALL YOU HOOLIGANS, DOWNTOWN DRIFTERS, SIDEWAYS SALLIES AND POWERSLIDING PIERRES...
205->253
206
Kim Kitsuragi: "Thank you." His eyes glide over the plaza, making sure that no one heard the sudden blast from the radio, before he turns back to the cabin.
206->268
207
Jump to: [The actual Radio HUB]
207->201
208
Jump to: [spinnershub]
618
spinnershub
208->618
209
Jump to: [Alice: ""Just a second, officer..." She put..."]
7800104
JUMP OUT to KINEEMA / STATION CALL
209->7800104
210
You: "No, wait! We're solving a murder case in Martinaise."
456
Alice: Her voice does not sound friendly. "Where is the lieutenant?"
210->456
211
You: "Do all policemen in the RCM have such *cool* motor carriages?"
528
Kim Kitsuragi: "The Coupris MotorCorp does provide most of our patrol vehicles, yes."
211->528
212
You: (Squint your eyes) "Okay, but what *is* a motor carriage?"
212->78
213
You: "No, I don't care about motorcars, I just know about random things."
213->138
214->526
215->181
216
Alice: Variable["plaza.kineema_shivers_where_too"]
217
Variable["plaza.kineema_shivers_where_too"]
216->217
218
!(Variable["plaza.kineema_shivers_where_too"])
216->218
217->112
533
You: Press the button labelled HEADLIGHTS.
218->533
657
Interfacing: You can do good work with these: cut chains, locks, and ropes -- especially belts...
219->657
220
Jump to: [TOOLBOX]
220->149
221->220
222
Alice: Variable["TASK.read_the_watermark_done"]
223
Variable["TASK.read_the_watermark_done"]
222->223
224
!(Variable["TASK.read_the_watermark_done"])
222->224
223->44
341
Rhetoric: Translation: We're not going anywhere right now.
224->341
225
Alice: IsKimHere()
226
IsKimHere()
225->226
227
!(IsKimHere())
225->227
467
Kim Kitsuragi: He turns the pre-heater on, waits, takes out his keys and says: "All right. Ready. I turn, you press START -- it's next to the pre-heater."
226->467
600
Coupris Kineema: Uhm... When Lieutenant Kitsuragi is here? It's his MC.
227->600
228
Alice: "Just a second, officer..."
506
Alice: "..."
228->506
229
Interfacing: Honestly, that sounds like an *amazing* physics demonstration.
229->208
230->4
231
Kim Kitsuragi: "Don't make your unpaid hostel bill a *moral boon*, officer. It won't stick."
427
Rhetoric: Shot down. I've nothing to add.
231->427
232
Volition: *You* told him to do that stupid thing...
232->202
708
Coupris Kineema: Something is wrong. Only static hisses through the speaker.
233->708
234
Coupris Kineema: The white suede feels luxurious under the touch and the metal clutch handle so very familiar in your palm...
234->146
235
Coupris Kineema: The pull-out toolbox slides back into its nest. Pre-heater gauge casts a warm glow on the steering levers and the radio on its hook.
607
Jump to: [MAIN HUB]
235->607
236
Alice: IsDayUntil(2) == true and (IsMorning() == true or IsNoon()== true)
237
IsDayUntil(2) == true and (IsMorning() == true or IsNoon()== true)
236->237
238
!(IsDayUntil(2) == true and (IsMorning() == true or IsNoon()== true))
236->238
468
Coupris Kineema: Vapour emanates from the large engine on the back of the vehicle. It hasn't had time to cool off yet.
237->468
238->10
239->192
240
You: "Okay... But what is the song called?"
240->17
241
DJ Mesh: "It ain't just a song! It's the shit-hot new single from DJ Flacio that's shredding up the sonic waves."
241->511
242
Untitled hub (09)
242->18
242->193
242->194
243
You: "Yeah. Like a new way to equalize people, getting them all on the same station. A great tool for Communism."
242->243
670
DJ Mesh: "Right on, brother. We gotta make sure everybody tunes into this sonic revolution!"
243->670
365
You: "Okay, the fascist thing was me calling you an enemy of the state for force-pumping filth into children, thus corrupting traditional values."
244->365
245
DJ Flacio: "KEEP IT FREAKY," another voice cuts in, "LIKE DJ MESH, DJ FLACIO, AND YOUR W-W-W-WILD FRIEND. THIS ONE'S FOR YOU!"
586
Coupris Kineema: If, when a motor-carriage's engine was ignited, it could drive by its own accord off to a high mountain and there write a song -- perhaps it'd be something like what you're hearing now.
245->586
246->57
247
Kim Kitsuragi: "I don't listen to them," the lieutenant says sharply.
247->676
248
You: "I... gah..." (Grab your head.) "I'm... sorry, Kim."
248->167
249
DJ Mesh: "Uh, I'm gonna need better than 'streetless shack' if you can get that for me."
644
Jump to: [Untitled hub]
249->644
250
Jump to: [DJ Mesh: "No parting words; only the dull cry..."]
611
DJ Mesh: No parting words; only the dull cry of the dial tone.
250->611
251
You: "Wait! Don't you need to know my name?"
550
DJ Mesh: "I don't want to know, man. I like leaving it to the imagination. Now, anything else?"
251->550
587
Untitled hub
252->587
645
DJ Mesh: "... GET INTO GEAR, DROP THE MOTHERFUCKING CLUTCH AND LET THE P-P-PPP-PPPPOWER TAKE YOU ON A JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME!"
253->645
255
Variable["yard.cuno_greeting_done"]
254->255
256
!(Variable["yard.cuno_greeting_done"])
254->256
553
Volition: This radio station is even worse than Cuno -- it feels like someone defecating right into your ear.
255->553
492
Volition: This must be the most annoying thing you've ever heard -- it feels like someone defecating right into your ear.
256->492
257
Jump to: [Alice: ""Just a moment, officer...""]
7800564
JUMP OUT to KINEEMA / STATION CALL
257->7800564
9650111
JUMP OUT to KINEEMA / SERIAL NUMBER
258->9650111
260
DayCount() <2 or IsMorning() or IsAfternoon()
259->260
261
!(DayCount() <2 or IsMorning() or IsAfternoon())
259->261
337
Coupris Kineema: As you tap on the gauge, the indicator pin jerks as if startled. It's in the large orange sector, indicating the engine is warm. Next to the gauge is a red switch labelled HEAT.
260->337
262
Coupris Kineema: As you tap on the gauge, the indicator pin jerks as if startled. It's in the small blue sector, indicating the engine is cold. Next to the gauge is a red switch labelled HEAT.
261->262
300
Alice: IsKimHere()
262->300
460
You: (Look at Kim.) "Isn't that *corruption*?"
263->460
503
You: (Look at the spinners.) "I get it, I would have confiscated them too -- they're mesmerizing."
263->503
659
You: "So you took his spinners?"
263->659
264
Alice: IsKimHere()
265
IsKimHere()
264->265
266
!(IsKimHere())
264->266
462
Alice: Variable["plaza.kineema_kim_said_ok_to_take_tools"]
265->462
266->149
267
Interfacing: You need his key to turn on the engine if you want the foldable lights to pop up.
569
Jump to: [MAIN HUB]
267->569
268->207
269
Sylvie: "Yes, hello." You recognize her voice.
269->120
270
Kim Kitsuragi: The spinners shine so bright they reflect on the lieutenant's glasses. He doesn't say anything either.
312
Jump to: [spinnershub]
270->312
271
Composure: Operating the radio is easy. Just be confident -- you've probably done it a thousand times.
679
address_the_nation
271->679
272
Perception (Hearing): Everything sounds okay. No drumbeat of total war yet. If anything, everything sounds *too* okay...
352
Jump to: [Coupris Kineema: "In the cabin you see a set of steer..."]
272->352
453
Jump to: [Alice: "She sighs. "Right... please hold.""]
273->453
274
Coupris Kineema: A metallic drawer slides out from under the seat and clicks into place. The tools inside are neatly organized.
A metallic drawer slides out from under the seat and clicks into place. The toolbox is empty.
274->264
276
You: "I don't have any idea what you mean."
545
DJ Mesh: "Doesn't matter. Listen, I'm dead serious when I say, Flacio is going to make it big in this world."
276->545
277->20
277->56
277->199
278
Alice: IsKimHere()
279
IsKimHere()
278->279
280
!(IsKimHere())
278->280
585
Kim Kitsuragi: The lieutenant snaps off the radio, turning it back to PRIMELINE. He stares at you silently.
279->585
548
DJ Flacio: Another equally furious voice seizes on the silence. "HERE'S SOME MUSIC."
280->548
281
Composure: What a reserve of willpower. It's taking all he's got to not smile.
281->612
282->57
283
Alice: IsKimHere()
284
IsKimHere()
283->284
285
!(IsKimHere())
283->285
639
Alice: Variable["plaza.kineema_radio_speedfreaks"] == true
284->639
726
DJ Flacio: "I HOPE HE'S R-R-R-ROCKING WITH US A LONG TIME," another voice cuts in. "THE WORLD NEEDS MORE FREAKS. THIS ONE'S FOR YOU, MYSTERY COP!"
285->726
286->171
287
Alice: "This is Officer Alice DeMettrie, Precinct 57. How may I assist you?" You could swear she was friendlier with the lieutenant.
287->386
288
You: Start slapping a marching rhythm on your thighs.
602
Kim Kitsuragi: "Give it a minute, she might be busy at the moment... takes a bit to get to the phone."
288->602
490
Alice: "Of course. What is her number, officer?"
289->490
290
Alice: "Sir, you're already connected to the 57th Precinct." Her voice is sharp.
698
Alice: "Now, how can I help you in your *investigation*?"
290->698
291->28
554
Alice: "This is Precinct 57," the operator greets you through the static. "How may I assist you?"
292->554
559
Jump to: [Coupris Kineema: "The cage at the back of the motor c..."]
293->559
294
Alice: "Right... Mr. Sunset." Her voice does not sound friendly. "Do you have permission to call from the lieutenant's vehicle? Where is he?"
455
calling_without_you
294->455
295
You: "I don't know, it's not like we're joined by the hip. Anyway, I need assistance."
295->562
649
Jamrock Public Library: "Yes, this is Central Jamrock Public Library here." A male librarian answers the call. "How can I help you, officer?"
296->649
694
Alice: Variable["whirling.kineema_TH_check_success"]
297->694
298
Jump to: [what is this machine hub]
298->526
299
You: "Operating a radio is easy." (Speak into the microphone:) "Come in Delta-Ten, this is Firewalker, copy!"
299->178
301
IsKimHere()
300->301
302
!(IsKimHere())
300->302
532
Kim Kitsuragi: "There's no use pressing the HEAT button," he says and jingles his keys. "It won't start without the ignition key."
"Now-now. That's enough fun with the foldable headlights. I know they're mesmerising. They're also fragile. I'm not going to turn it on for you again."
301->532
423
You: Press HEAT.
302->423
303
You: What's ahead?
303->113
304
Suggestion: A vanity he wouldn't mind.
304->229
305
Kim Kitsuragi: "Mhm," he nods. "I took them *and* arrested him for driving under the influence."
305->460
305->503
306
Alice: Variable["plaza.kineema_intro_done"]
307
Variable["plaza.kineema_intro_done"]
306->307
308
!(Variable["plaza.kineema_intro_done"])
306->308
461
Jump to: [MAIN HUB]
307->461
623
Coupris Kineema: In the cabin you see a set of steering levers, a radio on a hook, a pull-out toolbox and the soft glow of the fuel pre-heater gauge.
308->623
309
Suggestion: What is *wrong* with you? Why did you ask to be connected to her? Who *does* that?! Act professional now.
309->232
310
Alice: "..."
397
Alice: "Officer," she finally returns. "I have Sylvie Malaìika on the line for you."
310->397
311->231
312->618
313->529
313->530
572
You: Hold on! As a feminist I find these implications offensive.
313->572
603
You: Wait, what? 'Wild one'? That doesn't sound right...
313->603
313->681
314
Tutorial Agent: Items that can be pawned at Bird's Nest Roy's appear in your INVENTORY, under the ITEMS tab. You can pawn these items when talking to Roy.
347
Jump to: [spinnershub]
314->347
315->714
316
DJ Mesh: "Yo!" The word shoots out of the man's mouth like a bullet.
473
Conceptualization: The starting gun fires. And we're off!
316->473
317
You: "I'm guessing that's the song."
317->241
318
DJ Mesh: "That wasn't a threat, by the way. Just a figure of speech, I'm a spoken word guy. Now, is there anything else you needed?"
318->102
319
DJ Mesh: "...SPOKE TO THE W-W-WILDEST COP IN REVACHOL. HE ASKED US TO GIVE HIS BUDDY COP, LONG TIME LISTENER KIM KITSURAGI, A BIG SHOUTOUT. KIM, WE LOVE YOU."
After a moment of fiddling with the radio, you push the glowing SAVED button. And on comes a familiar voice: "...SPOKE TO THE W-W-WILDEST COP IN REVACHOL. HE ASKED US TO GIVE HIS BUDDY COP, LONG TIME LISTENER KIM KITSURAGI, A BIG SHOUTOUT. KIM, WE LOVE YOU."
319->245
320->283
321
DJ Mesh: "I can understand why you'd ask, our shit's hot. Think we gave the last of it away at our last live show, but -- what's your address anyway?"
321->587
322
You: "I'm staying in a shack by the coast, in a small fishing village near Martinaise."
"I'm staying in a shack by the coast. No one knows the street name, they just call it *Illisible*."
322->249
323
Logic: Even if a package arrives, how will it get to you if it hasn't got your name on it?
323->251
447
You: "Thank you!"
323->447
324
You: Wait patiently.
384
Kim Kitsuragi: Lieutenant Kitsuragi slowly begins to tap a little rhythm with his right foot. Quite a lot of time has passed.
324->384
326
Variable["plaza.kinema_made_it_to_radio_hub"]
325->326
327
!(Variable["plaza.kinema_made_it_to_radio_hub"])
325->327
326->554
327->61
328
Kim Kitsuragi: "You would be too if you had this motor carriage," he snaps half-seriously.
328->182
329->143
330
Alice: "Mr. Costeau... if that is your real name, unauthorized use of a police officer's radio is a *major* crime. I will have to alert my colleagues."
330->210
390
You: Hang up quickly.
330->390
331
Alice: Variable["plaza.kineema_ignition_hub_reached"]
332
Variable["plaza.kineema_ignition_hub_reached"]
331->332
333
!(Variable["plaza.kineema_ignition_hub_reached"])
331->333
332->110
333->541
334
Kim Kitsuragi: "Yes, it's my patrol vehicle. You can use the toolbox and the radio if you'd like." He nods at the cabin.
650
Inland Empire: Motor carriage, motor carriage... Something bad with a motor carriage.... A dark lump rises in your throat.
334->650
335->421
336
You: "TipTop? Adore it!"
620
Kim Kitsuragi: "Really?" the lieutenant looks at you. "Well, I'm not indifferent on the matter either." He adjusts his glasses, visibly pleased to have found a fellow fan.
336->620
337->300
338
Coupris Kineema: The dashboard lights up with orange glow. The rounds per minute gauge jumps and the engine of the Coupris Kineema comes to life with a whiny growl.
599
Perception (Hearing): Like a leopard, waking from its sleep. Yawning and roaring at the same time.
338->599
339
Jump to: [Coupris Kineema: "In the cabin you see a set of steer..."]
339->522
340->149
341->144
342->228
343
Alice: Variable["plaza.kineema_empathy_connect_me_to_you"]
344
Variable["plaza.kineema_empathy_connect_me_to_you"]
343->344
345
!(Variable["plaza.kineema_empathy_connect_me_to_you"])
343->345
344->589
345->183
346
Kim Kitsuragi: "Exactly."
346->311
346->536
346->703
347->618
348
Jump to: [MAIN HUB]
348->88
349->529
349->530
349->681
661
Jump to: [Call People]
350->661
351
You: "Okay." (Turn off the radio.)
351->119
352->522
353
You: [Leave.]
355
Kim Kitsuragi: "No."
354->355
580
Alice: "I have *DJ Mesh* on the line. I'll connect you now."
355->580
356
Alice: IsKimHere()
357
IsKimHere()
356->357
358
!(IsKimHere())
356->358
357->580
722
Alice: "Sorry, officer. Your radio personalities are unavailable, probably until tomorrow. Is there anything else I can assist you with?"
358->722
359
DJ Mesh: "'An Asshole Is A Mouth For Shit (And I'm Puking).'"
583
Conceptualization: That's the name of the song. Vulgarity is la belle du jour.
359->583
360->511
361
DJ Mesh: "An Asshole Is A Mouth For Shit (And I'm Puking)!"
361->16
361->240
362
DJ Mesh: "'An Asshole Is A Mouth For Shit (And I'm Puking),'" he says more slowly.
362->16
362->240
510
You: "An Asshole Is A Mouth For Shit (And I'm Puking)?"
362->510
363
You: "Okay. Let's move on. We talked to some kids who said they heard it in their heads. Do you know how that could be possible?"
633
DJ Mesh: He sighs. "Is that what this is about? Listen, it's not our problem if kids decide to tune into R-R-R-Revachol's hottest station."
He sighs. "Come on, man, I just told you we're cleared to play shit like that. Listen, it's not our problem if kids decide to tune into R-R-R-Revachol's hottest station."
363->633
364->511
608
DJ Mesh: The radio host doesn't try to contain his laughter. "Oh, man, I love it! You're great. No, we didn't do anything like that. Wouldn't know how to -- we just played it on air like normal people."
365->608
366
DJ Mesh: "No, we didn't force radio into people's heads. The fuck is it with you fascists and conspiracy theories?"
440
Endurance: Tell him the truth, bröther. Even if he isn't *hard* enough to hear it.
366->440
368
DJ Mesh: "But you're just fucking hateful. And I got no time for that shit. Anything else you need, or can I hang up?"
367->368
368->102
370
Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_ugly_hate"] or Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_ugly_hate_nonexplode"]
369->370
371
!(Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_ugly_hate"] or Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_ugly_hate_nonexplode"])
369->371
370->611
441
DJ Mesh: "Nah, man, thank you. This has been an absolute pleasure."
371->441
372
Alice: Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_ugly_hate"]
373
Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_ugly_hate"]
372->373
374
!(Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_ugly_hate"])
372->374
610
DJ Mesh: "Not going to happen, you fascist prick. Tell your friend to not listen to us any more."
373->610
672
DJ Mesh: "Not going to happen, you fascist prick."
374->672
375
Kim Kitsuragi: The lieutenant's breath catches in his chest.
375->130
376->201
377
Alice: Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_best_kim_shoutout"] or Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_worst_kim_shoutout"]
378
Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_best_kim_shoutout"] or Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_worst_kim_shoutout"]
377->378
379
!(Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_best_kim_shoutout"] or Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_worst_kim_shoutout"])
377->379
635
Alice: Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_worst_kim_shoutout"]
378->635
379->159
380
Jump to: [Kim Kitsuragi: ""We aren't discussing this." After..."]
380->674
382
Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_ugly_hate"] or Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_ugly_hate_nonexplode"]
381->382
383
!(Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_ugly_hate"] or Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_ugly_hate_nonexplode"])
381->383
382->250
383->321
660
Alice: "..."
384->660
385->24
386->201
387
Kim Kitsuragi: "I have something here we could sell. Look in the back, in the suspect transport enclosure."
730
Reaction Speed: Transport enclosure? Regular people just call it *the cage*.
387->730
388
Kim Kitsuragi: "They're spinner hubcaps -- frivolous things you put on your wheels. When the wheels come to a stop," he makes a spinning motion with his hands, "the caps keep on spinning. There's no real use for them, it's just for vanity."
388->304
389
You: "Thanks. I appreciate your help." (Take the spinners.)
415
Kim Kitsuragi: The lieutenant nods as you take the spinners.
389->415
390->35
391
Alice: "I'm afraid they're closed. It says here that the library is open from 10 AM to 6 PM."
651
Alice: IsKimHere()
391->651
392->526
393
You: "Sorry, I can't take them. It wouldn't be right." (Don't take the spinners.)
622
Kim Kitsuragi: "All right, let's *not* take them now, then come back once we realize we have to -- have this conversation *again* and then take them."
393->622
410
Jump to: [MAIN HUB]
394->410
395
Alice: "Sylvie Malaìika on the line for you, officer."
395->269
396
Alice: "..."
396->395
397->169
398
Kim Kitsuragi: "No, no. That would be silly. I just..." He hesitates. "I don't know why I kept them. It doesn't matter. I couldn't put them on this MC anyway. A cop with spinners -- that would be outrageous."
398->3
399->270
400
Alice: CheckEquipped("neck_tie") and Variable["whirling.necktie_personified"] == true
401
CheckEquipped("neck_tie") and Variable["whirling.necktie_personified"] == true
400->401
402
!(CheckEquipped("neck_tie") and Variable["whirling.necktie_personified"] == true)
400->402
401->46
466
Electrochemistry: Oh, did you hear that? Pure lust. She's a wild one! Throw her a curve-ball, see if she's down to party.
402->466
403
You: Release the clutch handle.
434
Interfacing: The handle is pulled back. Somewhere deep inside the drivetrain the disk is mated to the flywheel again.
403->434
404
You: "Do people like it?"
544
DJ Mesh: "They're lovin' it, man! The requests keep coming in for more."
404->544
405
DJ Mesh: "Okay, cop-man! Can do, will do!"
405->154
406
Electrochemistry: Look at that! His eyes dilate. That's joy, my man. You wouldn't be able to tell, but his glasses *just* magnify it.
406->405
407
Coupris Kineema: An audio-assault descends full force on you. Sonic daggers fly forth from the Kineema's speakers. The soundwaves would slice you if they could.
407->57
408->612
409
Composure: He's too stiff. Like a grunt during a military inspection, hoping their commanding officer overlooks them.
409->165
410->88
411
Kim Kitsuragi: "I confiscated these four a little while back. We can take them to the pawnshop down by the Martinaise Canal."
411->618
413
IsTaskActive("TASK.help_kim_with_money_plan") and IsKimHere()--[[ Variable[ ]]
412->413
414
!(IsTaskActive("TASK.help_kim_with_money_plan") and IsKimHere()--[[ Variable[ ]])
412->414
413->31
414->236
415->306
416->258
417->201
418
Alice: "A-ha. Sounds like trouble." She seems to sigh. "Alright. Next time, have Lieutenant Kitsuragi with you."
418->417
419
Alice: "Hold on, officer."
420
Alice: "..."
419->420
420->36
421->526
422->41
422->299
655
You: "Hello... hello... hello...." (Mimic echo.) "Is there anybody out there?"
422->655
502
Coupris Kineema: The button stays in the dash for a few seconds, then jumps out and... nothing happens.
423->502
493
Coupris Kineema: The cage at the back of the motor carriage looks rather uncomfortable. Four shiny hubcaps are stacked against the seat. Their silver edges sparkle in the dark.
424->493
425
Logic: Sounds likely.
425->461
426->346
427->312
428
Alice: "Sir, you're already connected to the 57th Precinct." Her voice is sharp and noticeably less friendly.
428->81
429
You: "Isn't that dangerous?"
626
Kim Kitsuragi: "No more dangerous than stepping between three armed mercenaries and eight Union men, I hope." He glances over his shoulder.
429->626
430->353
719
You: Open the door.
430->719
432
Variable["plaza.kineema_intro_done"]
431->432
433
!(Variable["plaza.kineema_intro_done"])
431->433
570
Coupris Kineema: Inside you see a set of steering levers, a radio-microphone, a pull-out toolbox, and the soft glow of the fuel pre-heater gauge.
432->570
433->9
688
Jump to: [Coupris Kineema: "In the cabin you see a set of steer..."]
434->688
435->150
436->356
437
You: "Yes. And I have a question."
438
DJ Mesh: "You aren't the only one. Anyway, I only got a few minutes before I gotta go back on air. What can DJ Mesh tell the RCM?"
437->438
438->582
439
DJ Mesh: "Was there anything else you wanted to ask?"
439->102
440->19
609
You: "I'm just thinking of the children."
440->609
671
You: "It's not a conspiracy theory, it's logic. The lesser races, still fresh and DRIPPING from the proto-slime, can't beat us outright -- so they resort to impossibly devious schemes."
440->671
441->21
442
Coupris Kineema: It requires no adjustment. The radio is already set to Speedfreaks FM.
442->377
443
You: "You lying to me right now, Kim?"
443->100
445
Variable["plaza.kineema_kim_authority_lying_shutdown"]
444->445
446
!(Variable["plaza.kineema_kim_authority_lying_shutdown"])
444->446
445->248
677
Authority: This has gone far enough. You're going to show dignity toward your fellow officer and *apologize*.
446->677
551
DJ Mesh: "Hey, don't thank me yet! Again, I don't think we got anything left, but, well... Anything else?"
447->551
448->323
590
Alice: "..."
449->590
450
Alice: "..."
450->184
451->325
452->175
7800522
JUMP OUT to KINEEMA / STATION CALL
453->7800522
454
You: "He's resting. It's been rough around here. Listen, I need assistance."
454->562
455->65
455->295
455->454
456->455
662
Jump to: [Alice: ""One moment..." You can hear her sh..."]
457->662
458
Shivers: That sound. You feel the wind in your hair as if you're already driving -- but where?
458->216
459->303
460->142
461->88
463
Variable["plaza.kineema_kim_said_ok_to_take_tools"]
462->463
464
!(Variable["plaza.kineema_kim_said_ok_to_take_tools"])
462->464
463->149
464->74
716
Alice: Variable["backyard.kineema_something_bad_motorcarriage"]
465->716
466->313
467->42
468->10
469
You: How are you, my friend?
606
Interfacing: The smell of freshly treated leather, the lack of dirt and dust on the dashboard, and a neat little brush in the cup-holder all seem to be whispering:
469->606
470
Alice: IsKimHere()
471
IsKimHere()
470->471
472
!(IsKimHere())
470->472
471->191
472->632
473->91
474->364
475
DJ Mesh: "I don't understand. Are you asking if we can, like, play our station into people's brains?"
475->242
476
DJ Mesh: "But we didn't, like, force it into people's brains. Got no idea how to do that, short of them just tuning in on their favourite radio receiving device."
512
You: "I understand. Thank you for clearing that up."
476->512
546
You: "Okay. I'd recommend looking into it, though. For the revolution."
476->546
477->318
479
Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_ugly_hate"] or Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_ugly_hate_nonexplode"]
478->479
480
!(Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_ugly_hate"] or Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_ugly_hate_nonexplode"])
478->480
479->372
547
Kim Kitsuragi: "Huh?" The sound bubbles out of him, even to his own surprise.
480->547
481
Alice: Variable["plaza.kineema_radio_speedfreaks"]
482
Variable["plaza.kineema_radio_speedfreaks"]
481->482
483
!(Variable["plaza.kineema_radio_speedfreaks"])
481->483
482->377
483->442
484
Alice: Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_regular_talk"]
485
Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_regular_talk"]
484->485
486
!(Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_regular_talk"])
484->486
485->164
642
You: "That's DJ Mesh! That was Speedfreaks FM!"
485->642
515
Alice: Variable["TASK.talk_to_speedfreaks_fm"] == true and Variable["plaza.kineema_speedfreaks_connected"] == false
486->515
487
Kim Kitsuragi: The lieutenant is resolutely silent. Staring at the console.
613
Drama: A look of betrayal. The secret has been revealed!
487->613
488
You: "Aw, man! You should have told me you liked them! I could have asked for a shoutout."
488->247
489->409
490->343
531
Jump to: [Alice: ""This is Precinct 57," the operator..."]
491->531
492->172
493->411
494
You: "What *are* those things?"
494->388
495
Jump to: [Alice: ""It will take just a moment, office..."]
11920053
JUMP OUT to KINEEMA / LAZARETH CALL
495->11920053
496->522
497
You: "Reasons... uh, for one, I don't know where my radio is."
497->66
499
Variable["plaza.kineema_kim_on"]
498->499
500
!(Variable["plaza.kineema_kim_on"])
498->500
499->110
500->331
501
You: "This must be what woke me up when you arrived in Martinaise. The infernal noise."
597
Kim Kitsuragi: "Yes, sorry about that... the Coupris Kineema does have a rather... distinctive engine sound."
501->597
733
Alice: Variable["plaza.kineema_interf_wont_start_without_ignition"]
502->733
503->73
505
Interfacing: Useful for opening all sorts of doors and lids...
504->505
505->115
506->396
507
Kim Kitsuragi: "I don't like it either, but that's the way it is. The streets seem safe enough to me. If anything, taking out the mercs made things calmer. For now..." He flicks off the radio. Silence.
627
Kim Kitsuragi: "You can try calling again -- just don't mention the tribunal. And remember, they're listening in."
507->627
664
You: Turn off the radio.
508->664
509->257
510->361
511->53
511->363
511->404
512->94
513
DJ Mesh: "Revolution-brain-broadcast. Got it. Yeah, we'll look into it."
513->439
514->366
516
Variable["TASK.talk_to_speedfreaks_fm"] == true and Variable["plaza.kineema_speedfreaks_connected"] == false
515->516
517
!(Variable["TASK.talk_to_speedfreaks_fm"] == true and Variable["plaza.kineema_speedfreaks_connected"] == false)
515->517
516->164
727
You: "Isn't that the station we have to call? Speedfreaks FM? Why's it saved as 'favourite'?"
516->727
517->30
517->491
518->59
519->288
519->324
617
Kim Kitsuragi: "God-damn-it!" The lieutenant moves quick as a viper as he switches off the radio and sets it on primeline. Then he turns to you:
520->617
521
You: "Sure, you don't have to explain yourself. I'll just forget about it."
521->206
522->88
523
Alice: "Oh. Do you have permission to call from the lieutenant's vehicle?" Her voice doesn't sound very friendly. "Where is he?"
523->455
524
You: "It's a long story. Bad shit has gone down."
525
Alice: There's a pause. "Alright. Next time, have Lieutenant Kitsuragi with you."
524->525
525->417
526->137
526->140
526->211
526->212
526->501
564
You: "Can we turn it on and drive somewhere?"
526->564
527
Empathy: He says it with very badly concealed pride.
527->298
528->180
529->118
530->428
531->554
532->222
533->135
534
Interfacing: The Coupris Kineema cannot be started without an ignition key.
534->339
535->338
536->270
537
Empathy: He sounds worried, yet ready to assist. This is how people get when the police call.
563
Jump to: [You: ""I'm looking for any information th..."]
537->563
538
You: Do I know how to operate this machine?
538->189
539
Perception (Smell): A scent of leather-work and heavy fuel oils washes over you.
556
Alice: IsTaskActive("TASK.help_kim_with_money_plan") and IsKimHere()--[[ Variable[ ]]
539->556
540->315
541->14
542
You: "I said 'Speedfreaks FM'. Kim's a big fan."
542->470
543->151
544->52
545->364
546->513
547->406
548->407
549->22
678
Jump to: [Untitled hub (10)]
550->678
551->678
552
You: "Actually, let's not do that right now." (Back.)
552->170
553->172
554->107
555
Kim Kitsuragi: "Look, it helps me to stay alert on long nights, okay? It's a method. I'm not some kind of *speed-freak* or..." He shakes his head, furiously staring at his feet.
555->521
591
You: "What about *heavy of foot*?"
555->591
557
IsTaskActive("TASK.help_kim_with_money_plan") and IsKimHere()--[[ Variable[ ]]
556->557
558
!(IsTaskActive("TASK.help_kim_with_money_plan") and IsKimHere()--[[ Variable[ ]])
556->558
557->387
558->88
559->493
560->294
561
Alice: "From the 41st Precinct. Where is Lieutenant Kitsuragi?"
561->455
562->497
562->524
595
You: "That's one of the things I may need help with." (Cough.)
562->595
11760033
JUMP OUT to KINEEMA / CALLING THE LIBRARY
563->11760033
564->68
565
Alice: Variable["plaza.kineema_encyclo_titoptournee"]
566
Variable["plaza.kineema_encyclo_titoptournee"]
565->566
567
!(Variable["plaza.kineema_encyclo_titoptournee"])
565->567
566->213
566->336
567->37
567->69
568->71
569->88
570->556
571
Jump to: [SYLVIE]
6020118
JUMP OUT to KINEEMA / SYLVIE
571->6020118
572->5
573
Half Light: They're shutting you up. Silencing you. Don't fucking drop your guard.
573->272
574->351
574->429
575
Alice: Variable["canal.roy_intro_done"] or Variable["canal.light_mainhub_reached"] or Variable["canal.table_mainhub_reached"] or Variable["canal.hjelmdall_mainhub_reached"] or Variable["canal.boombox_mainhub_reached"]
576
Variable["canal.roy_intro_done"] or Variable["canal.light_mainhub_reached"] or Variable["canal.table_mainhub_reached"] or Variable["canal.hjelmdall_mainhub_reached"] or Variable["canal.boombox_mainhub_reached"]
575->576
577
!(Variable["canal.roy_intro_done"] or Variable["canal.light_mainhub_reached"] or Variable["canal.table_mainhub_reached"] or Variable["canal.hjelmdall_mainhub_reached"] or Variable["canal.boombox_mainhub_reached"])
575->577
578
Kim Kitsuragi: "Yes, the Bird's Nest Roy, near the canal -- we've been there. If I'm not mistaken it should be open late."
576->578
577->176
578->683
579
Coupris Kineema: In the cabin you are welcomed by a set of steering levers, a radio-microphone on a hook, a pull-out toolbox under the seat, and the soft glow of the fuel pre-heater gauge.
579->539
580->316
581
DJ Mesh: "Uh... What?" He laughs, confused. "That's the wildest shit I heard today. You are a cop, right?"
581->437
582->359
583->16
583->240
583->317
583->510
667
You: "Great title, man! Number one stuff."
583->667
668
You: "... What?"
583->668
584->156
585->612
586->131
587->103
587->322
614
You: "I don't really know my address..."
587->614
588->6020118
589->27
589->200
589->552
590->450
591->328
592
You: "You said something about a pawnshop?"
592->575
593->330
594->455
595->418
596
Kim Kitsuragi: "This is the Coupris Kineema, my motor carriage. You can use the toolbox and the radio if you'd like." He nods at the cabin.
596->650
597->527
598->484
599->458
600->267
601->589
701
Volition: Just wait. Relax.
602->701
603->80
605
Interfacing: After a while you realize silence is your only answer. Do what you will with it.
604->605
605->628
630
Coupris Kineema: I'm good, cherished and cared for, in the hands of a tending owner.
606->630
607->88
608->62
609->55
610->375
611->584
612->268
613->175
614->23
615->201
616
You: "Hi, Alice, this is the officer from the 41st Precinct speaking. Nice to meet you."
616->709
617->555
618->43
618->389
618->393
618->494
618->592
702
You: "Um.... did you want to put these spinners on your machine?" (Point at Kineema.)
618->702
619
Jump to: [The actual Radio HUB]
619->201
620->421
621->173
622->425
623->461
624->529
624->530
624->681
625->350
626->507
627->573
720
Interfacing: Of course it's only in your head -- of course it is -- but it almost feels as if the clutch handle is gently squeezing back.
628->720
629->235
630->147
631->542
721
You: "Speedfreaks FM. A radio station. It's for the case."
631->721
632->239
723
You: "It's not that they played it on a radio. They heard it in their heads. Do you know how that's possible?"
633->723
634->102
636
Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_worst_kim_shoutout"]
635->636
637
!(Variable["plaza.kineema_mesh_worst_kim_shoutout"])
635->637
673
DJ Mesh: "FASCIST PIGS, I SWEAR. YOU AND KIM KITSURAGI SHOULD ALL..." The assault gives way to burning quiet.
After a moment of fiddling with the radio, you push the glowing SAVED button. And on comes a familiar voice: "FASCIST PIGS, I SWEAR. YOU AND KIM KITSURAGI SHOULD ALL..." The assault gives way to burning quiet.
636->673
637->319
638->97
640
Variable["plaza.kineema_radio_speedfreaks"] == true
639->640
641
!(Variable["plaza.kineema_radio_speedfreaks"] == true)
639->641
640->380
641->195
642->487
643->58
643->108
643->174
643->443
643->488
644->587
645->70
646->32
646->293
647->258
689
Alice: IsHourBetween(10, 17)
648->689
649->537
650->526
652
IsKimHere()
651->652
653
!(IsKimHere())
651->653
697
Kim Kitsuragi: "We should try again during business hours."
652->697
654
Alice: "Anything else, detective?"
653->654
654->619
655->178
656->618
657->220
658->225
659->305
700
Alice: "..."
660->700
661->589
11720065
JUMP OUT to KINEEMA / REPORTING THE CORPSE ON THE BOARDWALK
662->11720065
663->84
664->348
665->274
666->581
667->152
668->362
669->153
669->276
670->476
671->95
672->375
673->278
674->281
675
Jump to: [Coupris Kineema: "If, when a motor-carriage's engine..."]
675->586
676->643
677->248
678->277
679->104
679->105
679->616
680->400
681->290
682->45
684
Variable["tc.turn_off_tutorial_node"]
683->684
685
!(Variable["tc.turn_off_tutorial_node"])
683->685
684->347
685->314
686->523
687->561
688->522
690
IsHourBetween(10, 17)
689->690
691
!(IsHourBetween(10, 17))
689->691
690->419
691->391
692->495
693->111
695
Variable["whirling.kineema_TH_check_success"]
694->695
696
!(Variable["whirling.kineema_TH_check_success"])
694->696
695->334
696->596
697->654
698->309
699->533
700->310
701->660
702->398
703->79
704->312
706
CheckEquipped("neck_tie") and Variable["whirling.necktie_personified"] == true
705->706
707
!(CheckEquipped("neck_tie") and Variable["whirling.necktie_personified"] == true)
705->707
706->47
707->529
707->530
707->681
708->48
710
Variable["plaza.alice_said_one_of_the_weird_things"]
709->710
711
!(Variable["plaza.alice_said_one_of_the_weird_things"])
709->711
710->287
711->87
712->430
713->234
714->403
714->469
714->538
715
You: Where have you been?
714->715
715->190
717
Variable["backyard.kineema_something_bad_motorcarriage"]
716->717
718
!(Variable["backyard.kineema_something_bad_motorcarriage"])
716->718
717->148
718->116
719->579
720->147
721->150
722->168
723->475
724->128
724->129
725->481
726->675
727->487
728->166
729->271
730->88
731->209
732->565
734
Variable["plaza.kineema_interf_wont_start_without_ignition"]
733->734
735
!(Variable["plaza.kineema_interf_wont_start_without_ignition"])
733->735
734->339
735->534