PLAZA GASTON CHEATING - 1088

G 0 START 1 input 0->1 2 You: "I know what I saw, cheater." 38 René Arnoux: "You were a rat when we were boys and you are a rat now. Of course I knew!" He spits. "Your deception was so bad at first I thought you were play-acting for my amusement." 2->38 3 Logic: All that blunt data must have triggered an information hoarding reflex of sorts. Think of it like a small seizure. It will pass. 39 You: "Trivial? Ha. Ahaha." (Grin at the man.) "You can still tell me, you know. Before anything *happens*." 3->39 102 Jump to: [You: ""I think I get it. Thanks, Gaston!""] 3->102 4 You: "This is getting weird, better hit the brakes." 27 Gaston Martin: "*So* weird... what was that, officer?" The old man is visibly shaken, but tries to force a smile. "Actually, *please*, let's talk about something else." 4->27 5 Half Light: ... aaaaaand that's how you break a man if the good cop and the bad cop have left for the day. Disturbing Cop to the rescue! 11 Volition: Let's cool Mr. Fight-Or-Flight down, before he kills someone. He gets overstimulated. But seriously, enough with the pétanque already. 5->11 6 Gaston Martin: "Uh... thanks. Is there something we can help you with, officer?" He avoids your gaze. 37 Composure: He got the message. 6->37 7 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 5870038 JUMP OUT to PLAZA / GASTON 7->5870038 8 Logic: Oh, he knows what you mean. Keeping it to yourself now, may yield some leverage if you ever need it. 14 You: "I saw what you did there, Gaston. How's your back?" 8->14 36 You: "Nothing... just a lowly law-man rambling to himself." (Tap on the side of your nose.) "Watch that back." 8->36 9 Kim Kitsuragi: "I don't like where this is going, officer. Don't you think we should do something else now?" 97 godoworkyoufuck 9->97 10 You: "Sure. We got a case to solve!" [Leave.] 84 Jump to: [You: ""I think that's all I need to know..."] 11->84 12 You: "No. I want to talk to him. I promise it won't be about pétanque." 21 Kim Kitsuragi: He sighs. "Hurry up then." 12->21 62 Gaston Martin: "Ugh... it's not very good, officer. I'm an old man and sciatica is gnawing on my joints." There's a look of hopelessness in his eyes. "Some days the pain is almost too much..." 14->62 15 You: "Getting older does present a whole new set of challenges..." (Keep it to yourself.) 16 Gaston Martin: "Lately my eyes just aren't the same and even getting out of the bed is pretty difficult..." 15->16 77 You: "Should've built yourself a better body, Mossback. The kind that lasts." (Secretly flex.) 16->77 82 You: "The hangovers must be getting worse too... Don't think I used to lose my memory every time I had a little drink..." 16->82 17 Gaston Martin: "Of course, officer." He waits for you to speak. 17->7 18 Gaston Martin: "Well... first you draw a circle about a half a metre in diameter. We made ours out of rope," he explains. "Then the order of play is determined by a coin toss. You win it -- you get to throw the *cochonnet*." 24 Gaston Martin: "Then the players aim to throw their *boules* as close to the *cochonnet* as possible. They must stay in the circle and keep both feet planted." 18->24 19 Drama: This guy can act. Not sure I would have caught it if we hadn't *seen* him cheating. 19->2 91 You: "Actually..." 19->91 20 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 20->5870038 60 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 21->60 22 Half Light: Can you believe this clown?! This is information you MUST have and he's stalling. Lives *could* be on the line and he's just running out the clock?! 22->4 70 You: "Stop stalling and talk, goddamnit! Is that all?! Cause I swear to god, if you're holding back..." 22->70 23 You: "Interesting. Tell me more about it." 23->18 74 You: "I think I get it. Thanks, Gaston!" 24->74 75 You: "Is there *anything* else you can tell me about pétanque?" 24->75 25 René Arnoux: "Why don't the two of you get a tomb and take your whining there." He looks at you, disgusted. "I am ashamed to even stand in the same crater with you." 44 You: "Why don't *you* get a tomb yourself!" 25->44 85 You: "That sounds blissful, but right now I've got some questions for Gaston." 25->85 26 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 26->5870038 27->11 28 René Arnoux: "Six months go by and I realize you must think I've gone blind from all the shrapnel in my head. Because only a blind man wouldn't see through that." 50 Gaston Martin: Variable["plaza.gaston_talked_about_jeanmarie"] 28->50 29 Gaston Martin: "Oh? The goal is to throw your *boule*..." He holds out the orb. "... as close to the *cochonnet* as you can." "Yes, pétanque. The goal is to throw the *boule*..." He holds out the orb. "... as close to the *cochonnet* as you can." 40 Gaston Martin: "That's the *cochonnet*." He points to a small wooden ball in the middle of the crater. 29->40 30 Gaston Martin: "Easy now, René." He snickers. "I *will* join the seniors swimming class later, but right now I don't want to keep the officer waiting -- police business is usually urgent." 92 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 30->92 31 Gaston Martin: "Yes, yes. I'm sorry, officer." The senior is visibly shaking before you. 109 René Arnoux: "Good. Gaston finally understands the rules now." An evil smile runs across his lips. "Let's see if it makes him a better *petanquista*." 31->109 32 Logic: Oh, he must have already figured out Gaston's cheating. 47 Gaston Martin: IsKimHere() 32->47 33 Untitled hub 33->39 94 You: But do I really and *why*? 33->94 33->102 34 Kim Kitsuragi: "We should leave quickly before it happens again." He looks around. "Right now is a good moment." 34->97 35 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 35->5870038 36->6 37->35 38->28 103 Gaston Martin: "Uh..." Your keen interest is making him uncomfortable. "Then there's measuring the distance between the *boule* and the *cochonnet*. I always measure ours, but usually it's done by the player who threw last." 39->103 40->23 63 You: "I think that's all I need to know about pétanque." "Good, good, Gaston... see, how it's all *good* now?" 40->63 41 You: "Cut the crap, bozo! I saw you cheating!" 59 Gaston Martin: "What?!" The man tries to act surprised. 41->59 42 Pain Threshold: That hurt. The man knows where to sting. 42->26 43 René Arnoux: "Who did you think you were fooling with your moaning, Gaston?" He doesn't even glance at his partner. 73 Gaston Martin: "I don't understand, René..." He looks around with an expression of complete bafflement. 43->73 45 René Arnoux: "Already got one, smart ass." He utters through his teeth. "Comes with the rank and my service record." 44->45 93 Gaston Martin: "But *not* with a monetary pension unfortunately," the checkered suit snaps at his partner and turns to you. "What can I do for you, officer?" 45->93 46 Gaston Martin: "What do you mean, officer?" He looks startled. 46->8 48 IsKimHere() 47->48 49 !(IsKimHere()) 47->49 64 Gaston Martin: Variable["plaza.gaston_halflight_infodump"] 48->64 87 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 49->87 51 Variable["plaza.gaston_talked_about_jeanmarie"] 50->51 52 !(Variable["plaza.gaston_talked_about_jeanmarie"]) 50->52 98 Logic: He's known Gaston all his life. Probably knows his every move better than himself. Of course he saw right through the deceit. 51->98 69 Gaston Martin: "*Pardon*, René," he quickly turns back to you. "We must pick this up later, I'm helping the officer right now." 52->69 53 Rhetoric: If you wanna expose him, get straight to the point. If you start japing about old age, it's *never* gonna happen. 53->15 53->41 54 Gaston Martin: "Yes, officer, yes!!! I swear, I don't know anything else about pétanque! It's all I know, I swear!" 54->5 55 Gaston Martin: "I could, but I'd rather not." He smiles. "I don't want to take up your time with trivial details, officer." 76 Half Light: Is he *denying* you information, when you clearly requested it?! That's it. We're blowing the lid off this man-jar! You *need* to know... things! 55->76 56 Kim Kitsuragi: "What was that all about? Some experimental interrogation technique you're honing?" 67 You: "I was hoarding information and had a seizure. I'm fine now." 56->67 86 You: "Honestly, I don't know what it was." 56->86 95 You: "Yeah, how did you know?" 56->95 57 Esprit de Corps: Just please ask them normal questions. 72 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 57->72 58 Gaston Martin: "The opponent has a right to re-measure if he has doubts about the result and..." He is trying to think of something else to say, but then -- seeing your beady eyes -- stops. 58->22 59->43 60->5870038 61 Half Light: Yes, yes, you do. Knowledge is power, bathe in it, empower yourself, trust me. 61->3 68 Drama: He's faking. 62->68 78 Gaston Martin: Variable["plaza.gaston_halflight_more_petanque"] 63->78 65 Variable["plaza.gaston_halflight_infodump"] 64->65 66 !(Variable["plaza.gaston_halflight_infodump"]) 64->66 65->56 66->9 81 Kim Kitsuragi: "I'm relieved to hear that." He peers at you over his glasses. "Are you well enough to move on to something else now?" 67->81 71 Pain Threshold: That guy is a fraud. 68->71 69->20 70->54 71->53 72->5870038 73->19 83 Jump to: [plaza.gaston_halflight_more_petanque] 74->83 75->55 88 Gaston Martin: Variable["plaza.gaston_halflight_more_petanque"] 76->88 105 René Arnoux: "Goddamn right, son!" The old soldier nods in agreement. "No use complaining about it." 77->105 79 Variable["plaza.gaston_halflight_more_petanque"] 78->79 80 !(Variable["plaza.gaston_halflight_more_petanque"]) 78->80 79->31 110 Gaston Martin: "You'll put that knowledge to good use in twenty... I mean fifty years. I'm sure of that officer." 80->110 81->97 104 Gaston Martin: "I know what you mean, officer," he says excitedly. "Then there's the blood sugar and don't even get me started on the bladder troubles..." 82->104 83->78 84->63 85->17 86->34 87->5870038 89 Variable["plaza.gaston_halflight_more_petanque"] 88->89 90 !(Variable["plaza.gaston_halflight_more_petanque"]) 88->90 89->33 90->102 91->38 92->5870038 99 Gaston Martin: Variable["XP.gaston_said_rene_guardjob_is_evrarts_charity"] 93->99 94->61 96 Kim Kitsuragi: "I know a *Weird Cop* when I see one." The lieutenant adjusts his glasses. "It doesn't work. *Weird Cop* only confuses the suspect and the *Weird Cop* himself, while all he should have done was ask normal questions." 95->96 96->57 97->10 97->12 98->69 100 Variable["XP.gaston_said_rene_guardjob_is_evrarts_charity"] 99->100 101 !(Variable["XP.gaston_said_rene_guardjob_is_evrarts_charity"]) 99->101 100->42 101->26 102->74 103->58 104->25 105->30 106 Gaston Martin: Variable["plaza.gaston_did_not_rat_gaston"] 107 Variable["plaza.gaston_did_not_rat_gaston"] 106->107 108 !(Variable["plaza.gaston_did_not_rat_gaston"]) 106->108 107->32 108->47 109->106 110->47