PLAZA GASTON - 586

G 0 START 1 input 0->1 339 Gaston Martin: Variable["plaza.reneandgaston_greeting_done"] 1->339 2 Gaston Martin: Variable["plaza.rene_guardbooth_branc_said_its_do_or_die"] 3 Variable["plaza.rene_guardbooth_branc_said_its_do_or_die"] 2->3 4 !(Variable["plaza.rene_guardbooth_branc_said_its_do_or_die"]) 2->4 269 Reaction Speed: 'Do or die -- there is no middle ground' -- that's what you told René. Perhaps he wasn't *completely* immovable after all? 3->269 241 Jump to: [The Dead Renés] 4->241 5 Gaston Martin: IsKimHere() 6 IsKimHere() 5->6 7 !(IsKimHere()) 5->7 346 Kim Kitsuragi: "No, you are not. Enforcing proper conduct in an amateur pétanque game is not something the RCM involves itself in." He smiles. "It doesn't matter." 6->346 123 Jump to: [Gaston Martin: ""What do you mean, officer?" He loo..."] 7->123 8 Gaston Martin: "It is what it is, part of life really," he mumbles, only half-listening to you. "But to know someone for 79 years, then one day they're just *gone*..." 199 Empathy: Despite their differences these men played such a significant part in each other's lives that now that one of them is gone, the other feels... just lost. 8->199 9 You: "Tell me." 159 Gaston Martin: "'In Guillaume's time you'd have been shot without a trial'. That's what he said to me." The old man gathers himself and wipes his eyes again. "He lived a cunt and he died a cunt. Let's leave it at that." 9->159 10 Gaston Martin: Variable["yard.hanged_boots_soles_inspected"] 11 Variable["yard.hanged_boots_soles_inspected"] 10->11 12 !(Variable["yard.hanged_boots_soles_inspected"]) 10->12 243 Rhetoric: Teacup? Oh, because of the ceramic armour. Clever. 11->243 83 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 12->83 13 Physical Instrument: Of course he didn't, flowers are for pansies. Stop wasting time with them. 67 You: "Wait, Insulindian Lillies?" 13->67 107 You: "Why didn't he like them?" 13->107 14 You: "Bye for now." [Leave.] 15 You: "Icebreaker, I plough through every ice sheet on my path." 169 Gaston Martin: "I uh..." He rubs his chin, not knowing what to say. "That's nice. Uh... If I'm in your way, I'll move! Or can I help in any way?" 15->169 16 Jump to: [Jeannie HUB] 188 Jeannie HUB 16->188 17 René Arnoux: "You always confused her, couldn't let us be happy..." He says with heavy resentment. "Seduced her with your fancy words and *pastries*." 171 René Arnoux: He suddenly remembers *you* are still there, falls silent, and turns away. 17->171 18 Gaston Martin: He looks at you for a moment and then speaks quietly. "I took them for myself. Took them to remember that old cunt. Nobody knew him better than I did, and I want to remember that old cunt by something." 370 Rhetoric: Strange how  *old cunt* sounds almost gentle when he says it now. 18->370 19 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 38 Gaston main HUB 19->38 20 Empathy: He finds comfort in the thought. 139 Gaston Martin: "We all got to go some time, officer. Everyone I love is already there. Probably waiting for me." He smiles faintly. "I'm not afraid to die. It's been a good run and I really miss my friends..." 20->139 21 Gaston Martin: Gaston glumly stares at the shot put ball. Several seconds pass. Then he speaks: "It's too late now, officer... you got back too late. René is gone." 22 Gaston Martin: "The prick survived all the bullets, swords and explosions just to die of a heart attack..." He sighs deeply. "Ironic, isn't it -- even his own bitter little heart couldn't stand him." 21->22 311 Gaston Martin: "Keep it, it's not even a real *boule*." He waves you away. "Besides, it doesn't really matter now. I've never seen anyone else play pétanque in Martinaise." 22->311 23 You: "Hey, I said I wouldn't do it, but I found you a new *boule*." (Hold out the ball.) 23->21 24 You: "It really wasn't bad." 193 Gaston Martin: "I guess you don't really need taste buds for police work." He looks disappointed. "Is there anything else, officer?" 24->193 25 Gaston Martin: He stares at you, aghast. "What a waste..." 375 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 25->375 26 René Arnoux: "I don't mean to keep Gaston's tongue from your rectum, officer, but do you actually have any *police* business with us?" 47 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 26->47 27 Gaston Martin: "Ugh... thank you, officer." He looks at you with disgust. "Please tell me there wasn't anything else?" 27->375 28 Gaston Martin: Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"]  or  Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"] 29 Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"]  or  Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"] 28->29 30 !(Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"]  or  Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"]) 28->30 222 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 29->222 292 René Arnoux: "When the dissidents come to *rape* our country, he hides, but try to get a bite of his dear sandwich and he gets claws? You're a special kind of a vermin, Gaston." 30->292 31 You: (Whisper.) "Kim, cheating in sports is *unacceptable*. I got this." 97 Jump to: [Gaston Martin: ""What do you mean, officer?" He loo..."] 31->97 32 Reaction Speed: A glimmer of respect flashes in René's eyes. 293 Gaston Martin: "Sorry, officer, I'm sorry, I didn't mean it in a bad way," he continues cautiously. "But the sandwich is mine, I'm not gonna share it." 32->293 33 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 33->38 34 Gaston Martin: IsKimHere() 35 IsKimHere() 34->35 36 !(IsKimHere()) 34->36 302 Kim Kitsuragi: "We are both very sorry for your loss," the lieutenant bows his head. "Death of a friend is a terrible thing." 35->302 89 You: "I'm not afraid of dying -- I'm only afraid of not really living." 36->89 200 You: "I don't want to die." 36->200 216 You: "I'm not afraid of death either." 36->216 257 You: "I'm pretty much on my wait out myself too... can't wait to die!" 36->257 37 Inland Empire: He will never play pétanque again. 160 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 37->160 38->14 38->23 93 You: "Tell me, what do you know about the dead man?" 38->93 118 You: "Looks delicious." (Point to the sandwich.) "Can I have a bite of that?" 38->118 155 You: "I want to go over few more things about René, if that's okay?" 38->155 178 You: "I wanted to ask you about the Union again." 38->178 185 You: "Where is René?" "Wait, is René dead?" "Wait, is René dead?" 38->185 205 You: "Hey, Gaston. No comment on the duds?" 38->205 206 You: "You mentioned Jeanne-Marie Beaulieu. Who is that?" 38->206 217 You: "What are the rules of this game?" 38->217 239 You: "I'm obliged by the law to tell you there's been a breach of *ethics*." (Wink and point to the balls.) 38->239 271 You: "Let's talk some more about Jeanne-Marie." 38->271 278 You: "Too bad René's gone, I was hoping to ask him about May bells..." (Hold out the flower.) 38->278 310 You: "Hey, Gaston, I found you a new *boule*." (Hold out the ball.) 38->310 355 You: Convince Gaston to relinquish his sandwich. 38->355 372 You: "I ate your sandwich, Gaston." 38->372 39 Gaston Martin: "René and I were both by her bedside when she..." He pauses, searching for the right word. 40 René Arnoux: "Died," he sharply fills the silence and adds: "No use sugar-coating it. Won't bring her back, will it now?" 39->40 98 Gaston Martin: "Departed," his partner finishes his sentence, then chuckles: "Until the very end she couldn't decide between us. The most indecisive woman I've ever met." 40->98 41 You: "Why do you think she was indecisive?" 157 Gaston Martin: "She could never make up her mind about anything. What to have for breakfast, favourite colour or which one of us to marry." The look in his eyes is happy and distant. 41->157 42 You: "That's a bit odd." 76 Gaston Martin: "Heck," he says with a chuckle. "*Technically* we're both still engaged to her." 42->76 43 You: "I offer my sincere condolences." (Conclude.) 136 Gaston Martin: IsKimHere() 43->136 44 Jump to: [The Dead Renés] 208 The Dead Renés 44->208 45 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 45->38 46 You: "I suggest naming it 'Gaston's Shit Sandwich', that's what I think." 46->193 47->38 48 Gaston Martin: "FUCK OFF, it's mine!" He jerks away, immediately startled by his own reaction. 48->32 49 Perception (Sight): The sandwich looks like a culinary wonder, well made and abundant in components. The author sure knew their craft. 147 Gaston Martin: Variable["plaza.gaston_perceptionsight_sandwich"] 49->147 50 Reaction Speed: ... and it's gone. 50->28 51 Gaston Martin: CancelTask("TASK.ask_rene_about_the_photograph_found_in_his_booth_canceled")--[[ Variable[ ]] 51->44 52 Gaston Martin: "We knew her, alright..." His friendly face lights up. "Lived on the same street our entire lives, just two houses apart. The three of us have been best friends since we were four." 133 Gaston Martin: "She was René's first girl, back when the prick was sixteen." He looks at the carabineer almost gently. "They were courting till he decided he'd rather die for some great *idéal* than just be hap---" 52->133 53 René Arnoux: "We were just boys, then. This was different. *You*..." The tall veteran looks at you and nods. 54 René Arnoux: "No point starting this all over again, for the thousandth and the first time. Especially when we have company." He turns to you: "Officer?" 53->54 218 Jump to: [Jeannie HUB] 54->218 55 Gaston Martin: "Guess he was about to head home, 'cause when the dockworkers found him he was wearing civilian clothes and not the cockatoo uniform I saw him in all the time." 332 Gaston Martin: "Sometimes I thought he was wearing it just to piss me off." Gaston smiles a sad smile. "Now the joke's on him, 'cause he's gonna be buried without it." "Sometimes I thought he was wearing it just to piss me off." Gaston stares at the uniform you're wearing. "Guess the joke's on him now. Won't even be buried in it." "Sometimes I thought he was wearing it just to piss me off." Gaston stares at your jacket. "Guess the joke's on him now. Won't even be buried in it." "Sometimes I thought he was wearing it just to piss me off." Gaston stares at your pants. "Guess the joke's on him now. Won't even be buried in it." 55->332 56 Gaston Martin: "Well, you took one of them." He shakes his head. "Still can't believe he gave it to you, but that's how rigid he was. Once the offer carelessly left his lips it was irrefutable..." 362 Gaston Martin: "The other one I took for myself." He looks at you defiantly. "No one knew him better than I did, and I want to remember that old cunt by something." 56->362 57 Gaston Martin: "Maybe it's time to slow down, enjoy life a bit?" He smiles apologetically. "Anything I can do to assist you?" 57->45 58 Gaston Martin: "I guess it doesn't really matter anymore. You do what you have to, like the rest of us... So how can I help?" 221 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 58->221 59 Gaston Martin: "Oh, okay..." He seems to edge away from you. "It's perfectly alright. No harm done and it's really none of my business anyway." 117 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 59->117 60 Gaston Martin: Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"]  or  Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"] 61 Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"]  or  Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"] 60->61 62 !(Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"]  or  Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"]) 60->62 364 Endurance: Suddenly you realize how hungry you are. The last time you ate must have been... god knows when. 61->364 194 René Arnoux: "The only one you have." 62->194 63 Gaston Martin: "No," he replies quickly. "René was the most stubborn man in Revachol. Nothing you or I could say would ever *push* him to do anything. The man was completely immovable." 298 Empathy: He has doubts, but right now he just wants to move on and not think about it. 63->298 64 You: "You're right, that's none of our business." 242 Gaston Martin: "What is... actually never mind." He smiles a clever smile "I'm sure there's *something* I can help you with, officer." 64->242 65 Kim Kitsuragi: "That was nice," the lieutenant smiles. "A small thing for us, but invaluable to him. He probably didn't even know René had the photo." 227 Jump to: [The Dead Renés] 65->227 66 Gaston Martin: "I just don't know anymore... about anything really." He slowly shakes his head, then remembers your presence. "But you... you must need something?" 66->33 321 Gaston Martin: "Mhmh," he replies with a slight nod. "That's their old name, dating back to the time of kings and crests and all that other stuff he loved so much." 67->321 68 Jump to: [Gaston Martin: ""Life... *mnjam-mnjam*... doesn't n..."] 95 Gaston Martin: "Life... *mnjam-mnjam*... doesn't need to be a struggle." He covers his mouth to hide a burp. 68->95 69 Gaston Martin: "I have really outdone myself..." He takes a bite out of his sandwich. "This is divine." 281 René Arnoux: "Yes, that's what you need, Gaston. More padding on that fat ass of yours. I hope your heart gives out." 69->281 70 Gaston Martin: "It... isn't right." The old man doesn't even bother looking away. "René wanted to be buried in his uniform. But I guess it doesn't matter now..." 182 Gaston Martin: IsKimHere() 70->182 71 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 71->38 72 Logic: You're not gonna get anything out of this guy. If the old carabineer knew something, it will be buried with him. 282 Endurance: No worries, just a small setback. *Movere tempore*, kingsman. For the tenacious no road is impassable. Just got to stay moving. 72->282 73 Jump to: [Gaston Martin: ""Let me think..." He looks at the c..."] 10900098 JUMP OUT to PLAZA / GASTON CASE 73->10900098 74 You: "So you both know her?" 74->52 75 You: "Sorry, but I *really* wanted to just ask some questions." 328 Gaston Martin: "It's okay, officer." He smooths his white whiskers. "You might have just saved René from a heart attack." 75->328 76->17 77 Gaston Martin: "Of course, officer," he says with a smile. "Memories are all we have left." 330 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 77->330 78 You: "Something mean?" 78->159 79 Inland Empire: Host almighty, he's a total bummer now! 309 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 79->309 80 Gaston Martin: Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] 81 Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] 80->81 82 !(Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]) 80->82 129 Gaston Martin: Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_tribunal"] 81->129 258 Jump to: [Gaston Martin: ""Oh... sorry, officer... What do yo..."] 82->258 83->38 84 You: "The fuel oil was an environmental hazard. I had to get rid of it somehow." 195 Gaston Martin: "Oh..." He glances at the burnt writing. "Of course. I didn't think of it. Good job officer!" 84->195 85 You: "Do you think our conversation about his job pushed him to go out there?" 85->63 86 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 86->38 87 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 87->38 88 Gaston Martin: "I'm sorry, officer, I just..." He dries his eyes. "Thank you, *thank you* for this little memorabilia. It really means the world to me." 152 Gaston Martin: IsKimHere() 88->152 215 Gaston Martin: "It is what it is... part of life," he mumbles, only half-listening to you. "But to know someone for 79 years, then one day they're just *gone*..." 89->215 90 Gaston Martin: "Yes?" he looks up. "What about, René?" 90->208 91 Inland Empire: But you feel the dried flower in your hand somehow still *does* matter. Although not to this sad old man. 244 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 91->244 92 Gaston Martin: "It is such a pleasure to see you again, officer. How may I aid the Citizens Militia on this fine day?" 231 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 92->231 140 Gaston Martin: Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"]  or  Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"] 93->140 325 Gaston Martin: "I'll be with you in a moment, officer. Let me just finish my sandwich." He nods to his partner. "Talk to angry old René first." 95->325 96 Jump to: [The Dead Renés] 96->208 10890046 JUMP OUT to PLAZA / GASTON CHEATING 97->10890046 135 Pain Threshold: A quick grimace of pain passes over René's features, but he immediately regains control. His face now a dispassionate mask again. 98->135 99 Composure: He is trying to retain his jolly façade, but the underlying sadness casts a deep shadow over his wrinkled face. 99->208 100 Gaston Martin: "I repeat -- an *absolute* cunt." He turns to look at the crater. "Even his old army buddies didn't want him around. He was like an old viper." 371 Gaston Martin: "The only people who could stand to be around him were Jeannie and me..." He pauses. "She saw something in him when we were just kids, and..." 100->371 101 Gaston Martin: "Oh... sorry, officer... What do you want?" 264 Gaston Martin: Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_third_day"] 101->264 102 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 102->38 103 Gaston Martin: "Oh..." He doesn't look up. "Good. Good for you, officer. I'm just wondering if René ever... never mind. Can I help you with something?" 116 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 103->116 104 Reaction Speed: Wait... did he push himself to prove he can pull his weight and doesn't need hand-outs? 210 Gaston Martin: Variable["plaza.rene_reaction_rene_died_cause_he_wanted_to_prove_he_doesnt_need_charity"] 104->210 105 Perception (Smell): And *then* it hits you -- the brilliant bastard has drenched the entire sandwich in honey mustard. That's incredibly decadent. And delicious. 295 secondsandwich 105->295 106 Gaston Martin: "Sweet sweet Jeannie..." He nods, smiling. "Ask away officer, I knew her all my life." 272 Jump to: [Jeannie HUB] 106->272 354 Gaston Martin: "There were many reasons, but mostly it was the communards. They called them 'The Bells of Revolution'." A sad smile passes his face. 107->354 108 Gaston Martin: "She died of pneumonia two winters ago. It was a quiet passage. Peaceful." He smiles faintly. 108->39 109 Gaston Martin: "She was always leaving one of us for the other, but never long enough to actually get married." 109->42 128 You: "Nothing wrong with weighing your options first." 109->128 307 You: "Women, right?" 109->307 110 You: "Was he really that bad?" 110->100 111 You: "How did he die exactly?" 308 Gaston Martin: "His angry little heart finally gave out." He sighs. "The dockworkers found him in the guard booth this morning. Wasn't even supposed to be working for another week, but he just had to prove how tough he is..." 111->308 112 Gaston Martin: Variable["plaza.ene_took_the_setting_sun_from_rene"] 113 Variable["plaza.ene_took_the_setting_sun_from_rene"] 112->113 114 !(Variable["plaza.ene_took_the_setting_sun_from_rene"]) 112->114 113->56 114->18 115 Jump to: [The Dead Renés] 115->208 116->38 117->38 376 Gaston Martin: "I'm sorry, officer, but I really don't share food," he says and quickly adds: "Nothing personal, it's just a principle." 118->376 119 Electrochemistry: You can barely hear him. The sweet smell of pickles in harmony with garlic butter and marinated onions emanating from the sandwich is driving your mind in a singular direction -- it must be yours. 119->105 120 You: "Firewalker. I walk in the flames." 363 Gaston Martin: "I uh..." He rubs his chin, not knowing what to say. "That's nice. Uh... better somehow. Can I help in any way?" 120->363 121 Jump to: [The Dead Renés] 121->208 122 You: "The irony isn't lost on me, but I wanted to ask about something else." 196 Gaston Martin: "I'm glad to assist you if I can, officer," he replies, voice tired and breaking. 122->196 123->10890046 124 Gaston Martin: Variable["plaza.gaston_endurance_hunger_"] 125 Variable["plaza.gaston_endurance_hunger_"] 124->125 126 !(Variable["plaza.gaston_endurance_hunger_"]) 124->126 214 Conceptualization: Aeons ago. Probably when you were still a child. 125->214 126->49 127 Jump to: [Empathy: "Despite their differences these men..."] 127->199 128->76 130 Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_tribunal"] 129->130 131 !(Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_tribunal"]) 129->131 130->258 247 Gaston Martin: Variable["TASK.light_graffito_on_fire_done"] 131->247 132 You: "Shame, I didn't get to ask him how to turn back time." 360 Gaston Martin: "Real shame..." The old man nods, eyes still on the ground. He's not really paying attention to your words. 132->360 305 René Arnoux: "AND THEN YOU STOLE HER FROM ME!" He jerks forward, but then grabs his chest and stops. 133->305 134 Gaston Martin: "Oh, officer..." Gaston is unfazed by the outburst. "It already got ugly nearly eighty years ago when the three of us were just learning to walk and talk." 246 René Arnoux: "You stole her from me," René repeats, trying to steady his breathing and still clutching his chest. 134->246 361 Jump to: [Jeannie HUB] 135->361 137 IsKimHere() 136->137 138 !(IsKimHere()) 136->138 174 Kim Kitsuragi: "Yes." The lieutenant nods. "We are both very sorry for your loss." 137->174 138->8 139->34 141 Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"]  or  Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"] 140->141 142 !(Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"]  or  Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"]) 140->142 191 Gaston Martin: "Uh... *everything* really. I probably knew him better than..." He stops, realizing something. "You meant the teacup in the tree, didn't you? I don't know anything about him." 141->191 142->73 143 Gaston Martin: Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"]  or  Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"] 144 Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"]  or  Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"] 143->144 145 !(Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"]  or  Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"]) 143->145 250 Gaston Martin: "Officer..." he looks up, all wrinkled, old and small. "I just can't do this right now. The Union... it just doesn't matter anymore." 144->250 273 Gaston Martin: "Sure, officer." He smiles. "They are the good guys around here. What do you need?" 145->273 146 Gaston Martin: "Apocalypse?" He backs away, visibly worried. "I uh... I don't know, what this means, officer. I'm sorry. But thank you! I'm here to cooperate any way I can." 146->117 148 Variable["plaza.gaston_perceptionsight_sandwich"] 147->148 149 !(Variable["plaza.gaston_perceptionsight_sandwich"]) 147->149 209 Perception (Sight): In addition to the obvious slice of ham -- a fat one -- you notice a brim of a tomato peeking from below. And... is that mayonnaise? 148->209 255 firstsandwich 149->255 150 You: "Please, man, can I just have a bite?" 294 Gaston Martin: "Believe me, officer, I wish I could help you, but I need this sandwich to keep my blood sugar stable." He's squirming, avoiding your gaze. "In my age you need to pay attention to these things." 150->294 151 Logic: Did he feel like he *has* to prove he can still pull his weight? Doesn't need hand-outs? 151->55 153 IsKimHere() 152->153 154 !(IsKimHere()) 152->154 153->65 154->227 155->90 156 Kim Kitsuragi: The lieutenant gives you a long, slow shake of his head. 232 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 156->232 157->109 158 You: "Some right-wing royalist slogan?" 158->159 159->115 160->38 161 Gaston Martin: "Yes, yes... and the taste?" He leans even closer. "How was the taste?" 162 You: "Taste? I just ate it, forgot to check the taste." 161->162 226 You: "It was over so quickly I didn't get a chance to form an opinion." 161->226 288 You: "*Very* nourishing indeed." (Rub your belly.) 161->288 162->193 163 You: "*Please*, friend, let's just share it." 163->48 164 Gaston Martin: Variable["XP.gaston_said_rene_guardjob_is_evrarts_charity"] 165 Variable["XP.gaston_said_rene_guardjob_is_evrarts_charity"] 164->165 166 !(Variable["XP.gaston_said_rene_guardjob_is_evrarts_charity"]) 164->166 165->104 348 Gaston Martin: CheckEquipped("jacket_carabineer")  or  CheckEquipped("pants_carabineer") 166->348 167 Physical Instrument: Doesn't matter?! Integrity in sports *doesn't matter*?! Hold me back, sonny-Jim... GODDAMNIT, it's *all* that matters!!! 167->31 167->64 168 Gaston Martin: The old man stares at the flower, then sighs and says: "René wasn't really what you'd call a botanist, officer. And believe me, he didn't like Insulindian Lilies." 168->13 169->117 170 Jump to: [Gaston Martin: ""Oh? The goal is to throw your *bou..."] 10890029 JUMP OUT to PLAZA / GASTON CHEATING 170->10890029 171->16 172 You: "Gone? Gone where?" 284 Gaston Martin: Gaston sighs and mumbles, more to himself than you: "Hell, most likely. He was an absolute cunt..." 172->284 173 Gaston Martin: "Yes. I... I loved that angry prick. He didn't deserve it, but I did." He wipes his eyes with a sleeve. "You know what his last words to me were?" 173->9 173->78 173->158 256 You: "That he's sorry?" 173->256 270 You: "Something forgettable, like 'See you tomorrow' probably?" 173->270 174->8 175 Gaston Martin: Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"]  or  Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"] 176 Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"]  or  Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"] 175->176 177 !(Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"]  or  Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"]) 175->177 190 Gaston Martin: "Ghost of the past." The old man removes his hat and sea wind ruffles his grey hair. "Everyone in this story is already dead, officer. I don't wanna talk about them." 176->190 261 Gaston Martin: "Oh, sweet Jeannie..." He gets a dreamy look in his eyes. "She was the finest woman in all of Revachol. Maybe the entire world." 177->261 178->143 179 You: "Okay... I'm not that hungry anyway." 297 Gaston Martin: "Oh, that's good, that's very good." He's visibly relieved. "You must have other business then?" 179->297 180 Reaction Speed: That means the uniform could still be in the guard booth -- something to keep in mind if you *really* plan to give yourself to Revachol. 223 Gaston Martin: Variable["plaza.rene_reaction_rene_died_cause_he_wanted_to_prove_he_doesnt_need_charity"]  or  Variable["plaza.rene_logic_rene_died_cause_he_wanted_to_prove_he_doesnt_need_charity"] 180->223 181 Gaston Martin: "Guess he was about to head home. The dockworkers found him in his civilian clothes and not the cockatoo uniform you... ugh... confiscated." 181->332 183 IsKimHere() 182->183 184 !(IsKimHere()) 182->184 183->156 184->232 236 Gaston Martin: "The prick is gone," he replies, trying to smile. "I... I can barely believe it, but he's really gone." 185->236 186 You: "Sounds like this is between you two. I have other matters to address." 262 Gaston Martin: "Sure, officer." He nods. "It's better for  René's flickering ticker too. Not that he'd ever admit anything there needs tinkering." 186->262 187 You: Do not intervene. 235 Gaston Martin: "Well... technically *you* stole her from *me*, because we'd been pretty close ever since you two had that falling out over the ink you spilled over her pretty yellow dress..." 187->235 188->41 188->74 188->186 207 You: "What happened to her?" 188->207 369 You: "Thanks for sharing." (Conclude.) 188->369 189 Jump to: [The Dead Renés] 189->208 343 Gaston Martin: "But you probably had some official business too?" he asks and puts the hat back on. 190->343 191->10 192 You: "It was (*burp*) great! Nutritious as fuck! I could go all night on one of these pocket rockets!" 192->27 193->86 194->364 195->117 213 Jump to: [The Dead Renés] 196->213 197 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 197->38 198 Gaston Martin: "Let me see..." Gaston takes the photo, hands trembling. "This was 60 years ago! We all went to that parade. Young René looks so happy and Jeannie..." Eyes blurry with tears, he has to stop. 198->88 199->66 200->215 201 Gaston Martin: Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] 202 Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] 201->202 203 !(Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]) 201->203 274 You: "What? Was he killed during the mercenary tribunal?" 202->274 318 Gaston Martin: Variable["TASK.ask_rene_about_the_photograph_found_in_his_booth"] 203->318 204 Gaston Martin: "Hello, officer." He turns to you. "How might I be of assistance on this fine day?" 204->231 205->70 206->175 207->108 208->43 208->110 208->111 208->132 208->172 263 You: "Do you know what happened to his medals?" 208->263 283 You: "Did you love him?" 208->283 331 You: "Old people die, you better get ready too." (Conclude.) 208->331 347 You: "Here, something to remember your friend by..." (Give him the photograph of René and the girl.) "Here, something to remember your friends by..." (Give him the photograph of René and the girl.) 208->347 359 You: "May René rest in peace." (Conclude.) 208->359 209->255 211 Variable["plaza.rene_reaction_rene_died_cause_he_wanted_to_prove_he_doesnt_need_charity"] 210->211 212 !(Variable["plaza.rene_reaction_rene_died_cause_he_wanted_to_prove_he_doesnt_need_charity"]) 210->212 211->348 212->151 213->208 214->49 215->127 216->215 217->170 218->188 219 Gaston Martin: "*Mon dieu*, officer!" He looks at your wounds. "It is worse than I thought! Believe me, I know all about that kind of pain, I've had hip trouble for the past... week." 219->57 220 Gaston Martin: His voice trembles. "...a-and she never lost sight of it. And I thought if the most beautiful being in the world can love him, then there must be something worth holding on to..." 220->189 221->38 222->38 224 Variable["plaza.rene_reaction_rene_died_cause_he_wanted_to_prove_he_doesnt_need_charity"]  or  Variable["plaza.rene_logic_rene_died_cause_he_wanted_to_prove_he_doesnt_need_charity"] 223->224 225 !(Variable["plaza.rene_reaction_rene_died_cause_he_wanted_to_prove_he_doesnt_need_charity"]  or  Variable["plaza.rene_logic_rene_died_cause_he_wanted_to_prove_he_doesnt_need_charity"]) 223->225 224->85 224->122 225->121 226->193 227->208 228 Gaston Martin: Variable["plaza.gaston_greeting_done"] 229 Variable["plaza.gaston_greeting_done"] 228->229 230 !(Variable["plaza.gaston_greeting_done"]) 228->230 322 Gaston Martin: DayCount() == 2 229->322 230->69 231->38 232->38 233 Gaston Martin: "Actually never mind... Wouldn't be the same..." 233->19 234 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 234->38 235->53 236->99 237 Gaston Martin: "Well, officer, what did you think?" The jolly man leans forward, excited to hear your opinion. 373 Drama: Make it... *lively*! 237->373 238 You: "You're not hearing me, man. I *need* the sandwich!" 238->48 239->5 240 Gaston Martin: "Oh, uh... Well thank you, officer. It certainly lightened the mood." He laughs nervously. "Very cosy, like a little street fair almost." 240->117 241->208 242->197 243->83 244->38 245 René Arnoux: "Do not *defile* her memory, Gaston." There's an almost imperceptibly small tremble in his voice. "Let her rest in peace." 327 Authority: His tone lacks its usual intensity, like he doesn't feel he has the right to speak on the matter. 245->327 246->235 248 Variable["TASK.light_graffito_on_fire_done"] 247->248 249 !(Variable["TASK.light_graffito_on_fire_done"]) 247->249 285 Gaston Martin: "*Mon dieu*, you set it on fire!" He looks at the plaza. "What kind of a policeman are you?" 248->285 249->219 250->102 251 You: "It was a sandwich, I don't know what to tell you. I was hungry and now I'm not." 251->25 252 Gaston Martin: Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"]  or  Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_uniform"] 253 Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"]  or  Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_uniform"] 252->253 254 !(Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"]  or  Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_uniform"]) 252->254 253->80 336 Gaston Martin: CheckEquipped("jacket_carabineer") 254->336 255->150 255->179 296 You: "Don't be a dick, Gaston, there's plenty for everyone." 255->296 256->159 257->215 258->101 259 Gaston Martin: "This... this isn't right, officer." He shakes his head. "René wanted to be buried in his uniform, but..." 259->58 260 Gaston Martin: "Officer..." The jolliness is gone from Gaston's face. "Care to play a game with a lonely old man?" 260->233 261->245 262->234 263->112 265 Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_third_day"] 264->265 266 !(Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_third_day"]) 264->266 265->309 266->79 267 You: "Policeman of the state yet to come." 344 Gaston Martin: "Oh, okay..." He seems to edge away from you. "Well *I* certainly have full confidence in your competence. And the future," he adds quickly. 267->344 268 You: "Very nourishing. Thank you!" 268->161 269->241 270->159 271->106 272->188 365 Jump to: [Untitled hub (02)] 273->365 303 Gaston Martin: "Oh, he would have liked that." The old man slowly shakes his head. "Violent lives ending violently... That's how he wanted to go. Sadly it was not the case." 274->303 275 Gaston Martin: Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] 276 Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] 275->276 277 !(Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]) 275->277 276->223 277->180 278->168 279 Gaston Martin: "I guess in the end the Insulindian Lillies were just another piece of the Old Insulinde, the royalists had to surrender to the Mazovian insurgents. It doesn't really matter anymore." 279->91 280 Gaston Martin: "Officer!" He exclaims. "The mere sight of police in Martinaise makes me feel safer already. How can I help you?" 304 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 280->304 366 Gaston Martin: "René, tsk-tsk. It's the little pleasures. Life doesn't need to be a.... *mnjam mnjam*... a struggle." 281->366 282->96 306 Gaston Martin: "We've hated each other our entire lives. So much in fact that..." He falls silent and looks at you, eyes filling up with tears. 283->306 284->201 285->15 285->84 285->120 285->267 334 You: "I uh... don't know. It was an accident. I'm sorry." 285->334 335 You: "The herald of the apocalypse." 285->335 345 You: "A beacon of light in the dull shores of mediocrity. You're welcome, Martinaise." 285->345 286 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 286->38 287 You: "Truly a masterpiece of modern gastronomy. Or should I say... *GASTONomy*." (Give the man an approving wink.) 374 Gaston Martin: "Coming from an officer of the law, this appraisal means an awful lot to me." He bows slightly. "Thank you." 287->374 288->193 289 Gaston Martin: DayCount() >= 5 290 DayCount() >= 5 289->290 291 !(DayCount() >= 5) 289->291 290->252 291->228 292->222 299 Gaston Martin: Variable["plaza.rene_reaction_respect_flashing"] 293->299 294->119 295->163 295->238 296->294 297->87 298->2 300 Variable["plaza.rene_reaction_respect_flashing"] 299->300 301 !(Variable["plaza.rene_reaction_respect_flashing"]) 299->301 300->50 301->28 302->215 303->318 304->38 305->75 305->187 368 You: "Easy fellows, no need for this to get ugly." 305->368 306->173 307->76 308->164 309->38 310->21 311->37 312 Gaston Martin: Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"]  or  Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"] 313 Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"]  or  Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"] 312->313 314 !(Variable["plaza.gaston_altgreet_rene_dead"]  or  Variable["plaza.rene_know_dead"]) 312->314 313->103 314->237 315 Gaston Martin: Variable["cargo.guardbooth_took_uniform"] 316 Variable["cargo.guardbooth_took_uniform"] 315->316 317 !(Variable["cargo.guardbooth_took_uniform"]) 315->317 316->223 317->275 319 Variable["TASK.ask_rene_about_the_photograph_found_in_his_booth"] 318->319 320 !(Variable["TASK.ask_rene_about_the_photograph_found_in_his_booth"]) 318->320 351 Gaston Martin: Variable["TASK.ask_rene_about_the_photograph_found_in_his_booth_done"] 319->351 320->44 321->107 323 DayCount() == 2 322->323 324 !(DayCount() == 2) 322->324 323->280 324->92 326 Jump to: [plaza.gaston_rhetoric_sandwich] 10910092 JUMP OUT to PLAZA / GASTON SANDWICH WC 326->10910092 327->188 329 Jump to: [Gaston main HUB] 328->329 329->38 330->38 342 Gaston Martin: "Yes..." A strange expression runs across his wrinkled face, then vanishes without trace. 331->342 332->315 333 Jump to: [The Dead Renés] 333->208 334->59 335->146 337 CheckEquipped("jacket_carabineer") 336->337 338 !(CheckEquipped("jacket_carabineer")) 336->338 337->259 338->260 340 Variable["plaza.reneandgaston_greeting_done"] 339->340 341 !(Variable["plaza.reneandgaston_greeting_done"]) 339->341 340->289 341->68 342->20 343->286 344->117 345->240 346->167 347->198 349 CheckEquipped("jacket_carabineer")  or  CheckEquipped("pants_carabineer") 348->349 350 !(CheckEquipped("jacket_carabineer")  or  CheckEquipped("pants_carabineer")) 348->350 349->181 350->55 352 Variable["TASK.ask_rene_about_the_photograph_found_in_his_booth_done"] 351->352 353 !(Variable["TASK.ask_rene_about_the_photograph_found_in_his_booth_done"]) 351->353 352->44 353->51 354->279 356 You: Variable["plaza.gaston_rhetoric_sandwich"] 355->356 357 Variable["plaza.gaston_rhetoric_sandwich"] 356->357 358 !(Variable["plaza.gaston_rhetoric_sandwich"]) 356->358 357->326 358->326 367 Gaston Martin: "Yes..." A strange expression runs across his wrinkled face, when he repeats: "in peace." 359->367 360->72 361->188 362->370 363->117 364->124 10900083 JUMP OUT to PLAZA / GASTON CASE 365->10900083 366->204 367->71 368->134 369->77 370->333 371->220 372->312 373->24 373->46 373->192 373->251 373->268 373->287 374->26 375->38 376->60