WESTCOAST MORELL - 17
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_1"]
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You: "Okay. I understand. I don't give up on things either."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Good. A good quality to have -- both for a police officer *and* an experimental zoologist."
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Electrochemistry: ...would be *glory* itself.
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Jump to: [phasmidhub]
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You: "So how many cryptids have been found?"
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Of the list of cryptids kept by the Cryptozoological Society of Chemnie, which is four thousand and eighty two items long, about two thousand have been confirmed as hoaxes."
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Logic: He has clearly done his math on this. There is no surprising him -- or swaying his opinion.
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Jump to: [Gary, the Cryptofascist: ""Well, I see you've got all the hel..."]
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Gary, the Cryptofascist: "Well, I see you've got all the help you need." The man turns to his companions. "I'll see you tonight at my place -- let's play 'Suzerainty' -- but no more field trips for me."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Okay, it's 1113 Tabernacle Road. Jamrock, but..."
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Empathy: A sigh. She doesn't think you'll need it.
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Good question. Being a phasmid, of the order *phantasmodea* -- a ghost insect -- it disguises itself as plant-matter. In this case the reeds..." He looks around. "Awful lot of reeds around, aren't there?"
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "*And*, I suspect it may also have developed other *specialized techniques* to protect itself from predators... or scientists, in our present case."
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You: "Damnit, maybe I can still restock the trap for you?" (Accept.)
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: IsKimHere()
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "He's right, dear Morell. Come now, we've waited so long, what's one more season?"
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Drama: Self-deceit, sire.
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: IsKimHere()
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IsKimHere()
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Kim Kitsuragi: "This place is *much* better for field work in the summer, believe me."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "And you, detective." She turns to you with a sad smile. "You've been great company to an old lady and her stubborn husband. Thank you, truly."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Yes, the most *recent* sighting was by a couple of teenagers along the coast here. That's what brought us to Martinaise specifically."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "It's the first credible sighting in several decades. Admittedly, it's an unusual location for this species, but with all the sewage run-off upstream, it probably doesn't matter much anymore."
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Kim Kitsuragi: "Thank you, it's an honour," he says with a straight face, then turns to you. "We should probably return to our *main* investigation here. This has been refreshing, but..."
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Esprit de Corps: ...helping cryptozoologists isn't really a priority for our organization, is it? The lieutenant looks out the window, impatiently.
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Untitled hub
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You: "I'd offer to help, but I have my own things to do." (Refuse.)
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You: "We've come too far to quit. I'm gonna restock the trap. Lets *do* this." (Accept enthusiastically.)
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You: "Man, I'm really feeling this is costing me time on my main investigation..."
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You: "It's not worth risking your health. You should call it a day and go home." (Refuse.)
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "To what do I owe the pleasure?"
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Rhetoric: That's sarcasm. He takes no pleasure from your appearance.
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Bring it to me at once. Just make sure the trap is closed tight."
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Drama: He's not comfortable with the possibility that you'll claim the find -- but he's lying about this even to himself.
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Kim Kitsuragi: "That seems like a lot. Do we really have time for this... extracurricular venture?"
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You: "What? Aren't you having *fun*?"
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You: "The pursuit of knowledge is its own justification."
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You: "But, Kim, maybe our suspect is hiding out in the reeds along with the traps?"
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Endurance: Absolutely. You'd never do something like that to yourself, nope.
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You: "Why not just be a zoologist? Real animals are puzzling too."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "*Real*..." He scoffs at the concept. "I know you think one is a respectable profession while the other is superstition, everyone does!"
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Yes. The females don't need males to reproduce. Makes it easier for a species to survive in adverse conditions."
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parthenogenesishub
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You: "Females reproducing without males!? A travesty. A crime against passion *and* common sense."
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You: "That's pretty clever!"
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You: "This arouses no special feelings in me."
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You: "The male is a deficient life form. The world would be better off if women didn't need men to reproduce."
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You: Develop an alternative theory about the missing locusts.
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You: Variable["coast.morell_white_check_succeeded"]
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Variable["coast.morell_white_check_succeeded"]
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!(Variable["coast.morell_white_check_succeeded"])
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["coast.morell_white_check_succeeded"]
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Kids? What would a *child* want with bugs?"
"A little 'hooligan'? But what would a *child* want with bugs?"
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: A shadow of worry passes over the woman's face. "Oh, my dear Morell. You've been an old man for too long. Kids love to torment insects, almost as much as they love to torment old folks..."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Hello, officer! I think I almost have it! A new trap design, that is! I know you're sceptical, but I have a good feeling about this."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "You broke the water lock with a motor carriage? But there was a billboard in the canal..." He looks south. "Not a vehicle. It said 'Samaran Butter.'"
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You: "No, no, it was all me. I caused your delay, and I'm sorry. But you can go back now."
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You: "Either way, have a safe trip back!" [Leave.]
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You: "I guess you're right. It was really the sign's fault. Anyway, you can go back now."
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You: "No, see, I jumped *over* the canal in my motor carriage, *tearing* through the Samaran Butter Sign, which fell *into* the canal, blocking the gates, as I landed on the other side. I used the pawnshop as a launch ramp."
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Gary, the Cryptofascist: "DID HE SAY WE CAN GO BACK NOW?"
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["coast.morell_greet_gary_back"]
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Jump to: [Empathy: "This is a man possessed, always on..."]
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Empathy: This is a man possessed, always on the brink of some breakthrough. He won't leave if there's a sliver of hope *the Great Find* might happen today.
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You: "I have a feeling some local kids may have stolen the locusts."
"I think a little hooligan called Cuno may have stolen the locusts."
"I may have met a kid that's the locust stealing type."
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You: "I'll look around and see if the kids in Martinaise know anything."
"I'll talk to the little gremlin and see if anything comes up."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: IsKimHere()
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You: "I'm looking for a suspect. Have you seen anyone who appeared to be on the run?"
"I'm looking for a suspect. Have you seen a woman with red hair who seemed to be on the run?"
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "I'm afraid not, officer. I've been busy digging around in the reeds for days, looking for signs of insect activity -- I'm less interested in mammalian concerns, to be perfectly honest."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["coast.morell_inland_cuno"]
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Variable["coast.morell_inland_cuno"]
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!(Variable["coast.morell_inland_cuno"])
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: GainTask("TASK.ask_cuno_about_missing_locusts")--[[ Variable[ ]]
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "There are four in total. One is to the south, on this little peninsula -- by the boat houses there." He points south. "It's very near."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Another we set in Land's End, to the northeast. It's behind a small sand dune there, on your way to the old radio tower. After the church."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "You should check at least one of those before returning to *this* one, since I just set it. This one's more of a *technicality*, but still... better safe and stupid than sorry."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["coast.morell_gave_reason_for_bughunt"]
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Inland Empire: But you... you *feel* you should have it on you. Something bad might happen.
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Electrochemistry: Don't mess around, take the pheromone, it'll make you sexier.
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You: "Have you ever discovered a cryptid?"
"So you have never discovered a cryptid?"
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "No. Very few cryptids are ever discovered -- and not for a lack of trying. To stay hidden is a cryptid's primary quality. It's even in the *name* cryptid."
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You: "I don't even know what to say. That's a small number of discoveries."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Do you know what the success rate in pharmacological research is? 0.000003% of bio-reactive agents have reproducibly beneficial effects. Yet science persists in the search for medicine. *As* we persist in our search for new species."
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Kim Kitsuragi: The lieutenant takes a short note in his notebook, then gestures for you to proceed.
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "I'm fine, Lena..." He coughs. "And I definitely won't have a heart attack. Rather a cough fit..."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Really, Gary?" The woman's voice is a little shaky suddenly. "We're *getting* somewhere here. I'd love to play 'Suzerainty', but..."
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Gary, the Cryptofascist: "Morell, it's been fun, really. But I need a bath and I have deliveries to handle. When this tea is done, I gotta run."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "No-no. No need to apologize, Gary. You've been more than helpful. We'll have to take a rain check on that game of 'Suzerainty' today though -- we're gonna follow this through."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "I *know* it's real," the cryptozoologist says, brusquely enough that even he seems taken aback by it...
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Rhetoric: It's clear that his obsession with the phasmid is driven by something more than the pure pursuit of scientific advancement.
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: She looks at him with tender concern. "Darling, I told you to take it easy. You're getting sick. Maybe it's time to go home?"
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "You're right, you're right..." He breathes carefully, not to start coughing again. "We can come back next season... when it's warmer..."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Of course, sweetie. We couldn't ask you to do more than you already have. Come now, Morell, we've waited so long, what's one more season?"
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["coast.morell_empathy_more_than_science"]
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Variable["coast.morell_empathy_more_than_science"]
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Composure: There's nothing *dispassionate* about the way he talks about the insect.
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Interfacing: Hmm... I could go for some trap-setting.
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Rhetoric: That's just something people tell themselves when they fail.
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Authority: There won't be a next season. Not for this. Find the phasmid or admit defeat, people.
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Good bye." She smiles and they leave -- two old cryptozoologists and one gas-powered wheelchair.
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Hello hello!" He gets up. "What can I do for you, officer?"
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Wilderness?" He looks around. "You must be joking, officer."
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You: "You got me. But what *are* you doing here?"
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You: "I'm serious. I am here to make sure adventurers aren't disturbing nesting areas."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "I'm looking for a rare insect, the *Insulindian phasmid*. Field work -- nothing quite like it..."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Sometimes it's helpful to take a break and return to one's *primary pursuit* with fresh eyes." He nods.
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checkinghub
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["coast.morell_pain"]
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Variable["coast.morell_pain"]
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painhub
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "I have yet to *catch* a cryptid, if that's what you're getting at, but I have come close."
"No. As I said, I have yet to *catch* a cryptid. Although I have come close. Close enough to keep trying."
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Reaction Speed: Hmmm... interesting. Something for later. This close call.
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Who's there? Oh, the police. Hello, officer."
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Composure: His self-conscious enthusiasm renders his movements ungainly. He looks like your understanding of a scientist.
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Gary, the Cryptofascist: "Why don't *you* try convincing Morell his *hypothesis* is invalid?" He scowls.
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Thank you for the vote of no-confidence, Gary. And *officer*, I appreciate your concern, but please leave this to the *experts*. Unless you have an *alternative* hypothesis you'd like to venture..."
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Gary, the Cryptofascist: "FINALLY! Someone's talking sense!"
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Thank you for your help. Gary and I will start breaking down camp. If you have any more questions, now's the time to ask! We'll be gone once you get to it."
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You: "Yeah. That was me. I broke the water lock with my motor carriage. But it's fixed now. You can go back."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "You broke the water lock with a motor carriage? But there was a billboard in the canal..." He looks south. "Not a vehicle. It said 'Samaran Butter.'"
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: IsKimHere()
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Kim Kitsuragi: "Sir, your wife is waiting for you."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "I just have to do one more round, see if the phasmid has taken the bait... Then we're going." He refastens a bit of netting that has come loose in the wind.
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "We'll be on our way soon." He gets up. "Thank you again for lending a hand."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Oh good. We should really be getting back. Gary could use a hot shower and a warm bed..."
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Perception (Smell): It's not so different from the putrefaction of the hanged man, actually.
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: IsKimHere()
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["whirling.lena_main_electro_teenagers"]
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Electrochemistry: Did you hear that -- pheromones! You were right about the teenagers...
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "It's made of musk and research chemicals. The pheromones *should* attract the insect to you, or at least prevent it from bolting at the sight of you. It's quite potent, will last you about a week."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["coast.morell_electro_teenagers"]
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You: "So it really *was* the phasmid that made the teenagers make out..."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Yes," he says with some pride.
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Suggestion: More than some. He admires this about her.
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: IsTHCPresent("revacholian_nationhood")
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IsTHCPresent("revacholian_nationhood")
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "By *wöman* you mean my wife, I assume. I will return to her -- but I can't leave before we've finished with these traps."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "And I'm eager to return to her, I assure you -- but I can't leave before we've finished with these traps."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "My wife understands that just as well as anyone." He looks south -- where Lena would be.
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "The third is set near the canal, where you crossed. By a concrete slab. A big thicket of reeds going up the slope, and among them..." He gestures to the trap in front of him.
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Composure: He keeps the language unemotional but it's in there -- disappointment.
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Authority: The first man to break formation is always a blow to leadership. This is bigger than he lets on.
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "I definitely left that one stocked. Hmm..."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Right from the camp site..." The old woman's face lights up. "It just means the Insulindian phasmid is even more clever than we thought!"
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "They'll *work*, I assure you. The predatory hypothesis -- using locusts as bait -- accounts for the failure of previous efforts by other teams, which used plants. We have given this some thought."
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Interfacing: The traps do seem to be deftly and thoughtfully constructed. It's clear the cryptozoologist's wife knows what she's doing.
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You: "Maybe you could go back to the Whirling, warm up, come back to check the traps *later*?"
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "No, no, no. The traps need to be monitored on a regular schedule. What would we do if the phasmid were to *starve* while we were sipping tea at the hostel?"
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["whirling.lena_phasmid_counter"] >= 3
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You: "Really? She's *sighted* the phasmid? She didn't tell me that."
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You: "Really? She's *sighted* the phasmid?"
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You: Just nod.
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You: "You don't seem too happy to see the RCM."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Oh no, it's alright. I'm just busy." He glances at the cylinder. "What's this about?"
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You: "Tell me about this *phasmid* you're looking for."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Hmm! Well, first of all it's damn difficult to find -- which is why we've been knee-deep in the reeds laying traps for it."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "I'm not an *adventurer*, I'm a *scientist*. I know how to tread lightly and clean up after myself."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: IsKimHere()
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You: "Chaos is my method. I am its scion."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Well..." He doesn't know what to say. "Be that as it may, I'd really appreciate the help!"
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You: "Where are these traps?"
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You: "I'm ready. Let's get to it." (Conclude.)
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You: "What do I do if there's a phasmid in one of the traps?"
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You: "What if I encounter the phasmid in the wild?"
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You: "I've changed my mind. Spray me with lots of pheromone." (Present your arm pit)
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You: I don't know how he does it. I *already* want a bath.
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Endurance: With nice bath salts, to soothe your bruised and battered soul.
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You: "Life's surprises are mostly miserable."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Agreed. Yet there is always a chance, albeit a small one, of a truly *good* surprise. One simply needs to look at the history of science -- serendipities abound!"
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "That's *highly* unlikely, officer. But, in the event you do..." He takes out a small white spray can. "I'll spray you with a pheromone mixture I developed."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["TASK.wash_the_death_off"] and Variable["TASK.wash_the_death_off_done"] == false
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Oh, I *doubt* there's any connection there. Anyway, these pheromones will attract the insect to you, or at least prevent it from bolting at the sight of you. It's quite potent, should last you about a week."
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Jump to: [Interfacing: "His hands are large and weather-wor..."]
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Interfacing: His hands are large and weather-worn, but also used to delicate, precise work.
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Thank you for your opinion. We have also included plant material in the traps -- to satiate your *scepticism*."
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Suggestion: Not a big fan of scepticism, this one.
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: He douses you with the odd-smelling spray -- a double helping as you present your other arm pit -- and then gives you a satisfied nod.
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Shivers: This is the smell of dying reeds, of longing crumbling into the water.
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Indeed. My methods do not differ from other scientists, I simply draw upon a wider variety of evidence, and I have more hope that something truly surprising might happen."
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Pain Threshold: Your nerve endings tell you there is no such thing as a *positive* surprise.
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You: "Two out of four thousand is not even *one* percent!"
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "In fact -- it is 0.05%. Ever more magnificent, should our search contribute to making that number 0.075%!"
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["coast.morell_rhetoric_cryptids_later"]
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Variable["coast.morell_rhetoric_cryptids_later"]
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Inland Empire: But what if the information is vital -- on *the hunt*...
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["coast.gary_greeting_done"]
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Rhetoric: She's engaging in a well-known self-deception called "motivated reasoning." You should *correct* them.
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["yard.cuno_greeting_done"]
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "What the devil is a Cuno? And why would he be making a *city of bugs*?"
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "What the devil... Why would kids be making a *city of bugs*?"
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["TASK.find_out_why_the_trap_was_empty"] == false and Variable["TASK.confront_cuno_about_locusts"] == false
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Variable["TASK.find_out_why_the_trap_was_empty"] == false and Variable["TASK.confront_cuno_about_locusts"] == false
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!(Variable["TASK.find_out_why_the_trap_was_empty"] == false and Variable["TASK.confront_cuno_about_locusts"] == false)
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Gary, the Cryptofascist: "Thanks," the man mutters in the distance. He doesn't dare say more.
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "I don't know what got into him, officer... Thank you for letting him off easy. He won't forget it; we'll make sure he won't."
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Empathy: He's still glad his friend stood up for him.
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "AND LEAVE THE TRAPS? ABSOLUTELY NOT!" he yells in response. "I won't let Lena down..."
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Gary, the Cryptofascist: "COME ON, SHE WANTS US BACK. I'M SOAKED UP TO MY NUTS OVER HERE. WE'LL BOTH CATCH REED CRABS IF WE DON'T DRY OUT SOON."
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You: "What sorts of *specialized techniques* is the phasmid using to hide itself?"
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "It's my hypothesis that it has evolved certain electro-chemical defences that allow it to interfere with animal perception -- impeding pattern recognition, confusing the visual cortex."
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Inland Empire: Yes, it makes perfect sense. You're beginning to suspect there's something *para-natural* about this phasmid.
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Conceptualization: A *ghost insect*, he said? These people are looking for a ghost.
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "I'm doing this for *science*. And so is she."
353
You: "I didn't know the phasmid was so important to Lena."
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You: "See you around, wheels."
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You: "Wait, can I have your address? In case there's news."
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You: "Good bye, Lena."
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593
You: "I live to serve." (Tip an imaginary police hat.)
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greetinghub
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You: "Man to man, you shouldn't leave your wöman unattended in a cafeteria surrounded by *communists*."
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You: "Lena sent me. She's been really worried about you and is waiting for you to get back."
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139
You: "So I checked all the traps."
222
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Good, okay..." He breaks his calm. "*And?*"
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "I didn't expect you to take such an interest in our work here, officer." He looks at you with obvious surprise.
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interesthub
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "*Completely* empty?" The cryptozoologist's eyes grow wide.
270
Half Light: Surprise -- tempered with fear and trepidation. He doesn't know what to think yet. Maybe you're joking?
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traphub
142->488
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Nature does not concern herself with ethical propositions. As a scientist, my interest is *strictly dispassionate*."
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144
You: "And has anything 'truly surprising' ever happened to you?"
"But nothing 'truly surprising' has ever happened to you?"
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146
Conceptualization: He's interested in things that people believe that scientists don't.
382
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["coast.morell_concept_belief"]
146->382
147
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Hmph. I appreciate your concern, *officer*, but please leave this to the *experts*. Unless you have an *alternative* hypothesis you'd like to venture..."
573
Pain Threshold: You're jabbing at the soft underbelly of his psyche. He realizes he's gotten defensive.
147->573
148
You: "I'm sorry. I don't know."
182
Gary, the Cryptofascist: "DID HE SAY WE CAN GO BACK NOW?"
148->182
149
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["coast.morell_greet_gary_back"]
150
Variable["coast.morell_greet_gary_back"]
149->150
151
!(Variable["coast.morell_greet_gary_back"])
149->151
495
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "YES, GARY! WE CAN GO BACK SOON!" He turns to you. "If you see Lena, tell her I won't be long now."
150->495
248
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "YES, GARY! WE CAN GO SOON!" He turns to you. "If you see Lena, tell her I won't be long."
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152
Authority: This is a slippery one -- he may respect the law, but mostly wants to pass under the radar. You won't get a chance to talk after you walk out of here.
153
Drama: He hasn't been particularly forthcoming before. He may well still be hiding something. After he's left it's too late.
152->153
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154
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["whirling.lena_main_main_hub_reached"]
155
Variable["whirling.lena_main_main_hub_reached"]
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156
!(Variable["whirling.lena_main_main_hub_reached"])
154->156
463
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "We were supposed to go back to Martinaise a couple of days ago, but that damned water lock is broken." He gives a dismissive wave.
155->463
683
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: IsKimHere()
156->683
158
Variable["coast.morell_gave_reason_for_bughunt"]
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159
!(Variable["coast.morell_gave_reason_for_bughunt"])
157->159
643
Savoir Faire: Be careful where you tread in the reeds. Some less conscientious researchers may have left their traps out there -- armed, hidden.
158->643
209
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: IsKimHere()
159->209
160
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Of course -- be *sarcastic*." He misinterprets your words. "Unless you have an *alternative* hypothesis you'd like to venture, mine stands, okay?"
271
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Actually, no..." His tone changes. "Excuse me for getting emotional, this is a big deal for us. You've helped us *twice* now -- and brought some great news, too. My gratitude, *and* the gratitude of the Société Cryptozoologique de Revachol, is yours."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: A shadow of worry passes over the woman's face. "Oh, my dear Morell. You've been an old man for too long. Kids love to torment insects, almost as much as they love to torment old folks..."
161->585
162
You: "But if no one can prove it exists, how do you know it's real?"
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163
You: "Let me ask you about something else."
351
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Yes. What?"
163->351
476
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "But I cannot describe how these defences work -- much less how they evolved -- without studying a live specimen."
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165
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168
Empathy: Is that a pang of sadness, lieutenant?
397
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Thank you dear." She bows to the lieutenant -- then turns to you. "And you, detective Fox..." A sad smile. "You've been great company to an old lady and her stubborn husband."
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169
You: "I'll get going." [Leave.]
170
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Here we go. Nice and easy. No way out, little guys, not out of this jam..."
202
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: There's a cylinder on the ground in which the man is arranging some netting. It looks like some kind of trap. He notices you.
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171
You: "What makes you think the phasmid is here in Martinaise?"
405
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "There was a credible sighting here recently. A pair of teenagers described a creature that matched the Insulindian phasmid to an *uncanny* degree, *despite* not knowing what it was themselves."
171->405
172
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: IsKimHere()
173
IsKimHere()
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!(IsKimHere())
172->174
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Who's there? Oh, the police. Hello, officers."
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175
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: IsKimHere()
176
IsKimHere()
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!(IsKimHere())
175->177
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Kim Kitsuragi: "Of course," the detective whispers to himself. "More clever..."
176->646
628
Suggestion: You're dealing with a subject near and dear to their hearts. It might behove you to tread *lightly*.
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179
Interfacing: Consider the way the empty trap was disturbed, as though *shaken*. Most likely the hands of a young person -- hands small enough to fit inside the trap too.
602
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["yard.cuno_greeting_done"]
179->602
291
You: "No, no, it was all me. I caused your delay, and I'm sorry. But you can return now."
180->291
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You: "I guess you're right. It was really the sign's fault. Anyway, you can go back now."
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You: "No, see, I jumped *over* the canal in my motor carriage, *tearing* through the Samaran Butter Sign, which fell *into* the canal, blocking the gates. I used the pawnshop as a launch ramp."
180->719
181
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Why?" He spreads his arms in disbelief.
181->148
290
You: "Because I'm insane."
181->290
452
You: "Because I needed to drive into the ocean."
181->452
647
You: "It was an *experiment* to gauge the Coupris 40's aerial performance. I'm something of a gentleman scientist."
181->647
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183
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Why?" He spreads his arms in disbelief.
319
You: "I'm sorry. I don't know."
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You: "I'm afraid I may be insane."
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347
You: "It was an *experiment* to gauge the Coupris 44's aerial performance. I'm something of a gentleman scientist."
183->347
461
You: "Because I needed to get to the ocean."
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184
You: "Why are you so interested in this stick bug? Aren't there more sensational animals out there?"
401
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Typical rookie assumption." He flashes you a sideways smile. "Insects are much more sophisticated creatures than those unversed in zoology give them credit for."
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185
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: IsKimHere()
186
IsKimHere()
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!(IsKimHere())
185->187
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Kim Kitsuragi: "My partner was joking," he says, unsure of himself. "We're on a search of our own. It wouldn't hurt to check the reeds while we're at it... I assume that's what we'll be doing?"
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You: "Yes. That's *exactly* what it is. What a deft hunter, this phasmid!"
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Pardon me. This is... a big deal for us. You've helped us *twice* now -- and brought great news too. My gratitude, *and* the gratitude of the Société Cryptozoologique de Revachol, is yours."
223
Inland Empire: Heartfelt gratitude -- but does it feel like closure? What *really* happened?
190->223
191
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["coast.reeds_morells_trap_was_empty"]
192
Variable["coast.reeds_morells_trap_was_empty"]
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!(Variable["coast.reeds_morells_trap_was_empty"])
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You: "The empty trap was the one at your campsite. Maybe this factors into it somehow?"
192->477
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: The old woman's face lights up. "It just means the Insulindian phasmid is even more clever than we thought!"
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194
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: IsKimHere()
195
IsKimHere()
194->195
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!(IsKimHere())
194->196
232
Kim Kitsuragi: The lieutenant sighs at your flagrant misogyny.
195->232
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Gary, the Cryptofascist: The cryptozoologist's companion says nothing but nods approvingly in your direction.
196->233
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432
You: "What have you discovered about it so far?" (Continue.)
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607
You: "How big is this phasmid?"
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635
You: "Why are you so interested in this stick bug? It doesn't seem to be as colourful as some of the other cryptids I've heard about."
197->635
693
You: "What makes it so difficult to find?"
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704
You: "Ghost insect... so you're ghost hunters."
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198
You: "Maybe it was a *different* cryptid who took the bugs?"
629
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "A *different* cryptid?" The cryptozoologist furrows his heavy brow.
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199
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh, you've been such a dear to us. Please, let us know whatever you turn up. I have a feeling we're getting *so* close!"
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201
Endurance: More cardio? Let's *do* this.
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201->16
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320
Physical Instrument: He's the kind of robust man who feels most at home outdoors, doing strenuous work in places where most people wouldn't venture.
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You: "Tell me more about these traps."
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Well..." He points at the cage of mesh and wiring on the ground. "They may not *look* impressive, but Lena designed them quite cleverly, so I'm sure they'll do the trick."
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205
You: "You must be Morell, the cryptozoologist?"
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "No, officer. You've got the wrong person. I deal with *living* organisms."
374
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "I'm Morell, a cryptozoologist. I'm out here looking for a rare insect called the *Insulindian phasmid*. I'd shake your hand, but..." He displays his gloved hands, which are glistening with silt and sewage.
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Locusts." He gestures toward the trap. "Nearly all *known* phasmids are herbivores, of course, but we've hypothesized that the Insulindian phasmid might occasionally prey on other insects."
262
Perception (Sight): Inside the traps, a number of locusts crawl and tumble over one another in a tiny, chittering swarm.
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208
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "At least, that's the intention. The net isn't a perfect solution, but we didn't want to use anything that might damage the specimen's delicate exoskeleton."
208->142
210
IsKimHere()
209->210
211
!(IsKimHere())
209->211
210->19
715
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211->715
212->525
213
Endurance: He takes the dangers and discomforts that come with his work for granted, but just imagine the unforgiving desert heat he's endured, the wetlands filled with venomous reptiles he has crossed...
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214
You: Suffering will only make me stronger.
599
Endurance: It's probably this way of thinking that got you where you are.
214->599
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216
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "It's not child's play just because I have to traipse through the mud every so often." His eyes narrow.
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217
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Sure." He quickly comes to terms with this. "But you said the water lock is fixed now, so we can go back..."
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You: "You're not here to hide a dead body, are you? I've been seeing a lot of dead bodies."
"You're not here to hide a dead body, are you? I've been seeing a lot of dead bodies."
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219
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Hello hello!" He gets up. "What can I do for you, officer?"
503
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220
Volition: For all his passion, this man is diligent and patient. You could learn things from him.
220->525
221
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Caught the bug, I see." He cracks an unwieldy smile. "It's easier to get caught up in the *search* than you'd imagine."
355
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["TASK.ask_about_ruby_in_village"] and Variable["TASK.locate_ruby_on_the_coast_done"] == false
221->355
303
You: "And one of them was *empty*."
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426
You: "Nothing. Nothing. Maybe I didn't check them after all..."
222->426
280
Savoir Faire: Some kind of foul play might be afoot. Theft?
223->280
391
Gary, the Cryptofascist: "Lena, I'm sorry, but you're not *getting* anywhere, it was some kids. I know the little mutants around here -- leave anything out in the open and they'll steal it. Even if it's bugs." He looks at his tea.
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225
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: IsKimHere()
226
IsKimHere()
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227
!(IsKimHere())
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429
Kim Kitsuragi: "We're getting *really* carried away with this, aren't we?" He makes a show of suppressing a sigh. "Fine, it's better than having these people get pneumonia on the coast. But after this..."
226->429
482
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Really, it's too much, officer..." He starts coughing again.
227->482
228
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["whirling.lena_intro_done"] and Variable["whirling.lena_main_main_hub_reached"] and Variable["coast.morell_greeting_done"]
229
Variable["whirling.lena_intro_done"] and Variable["whirling.lena_main_main_hub_reached"] and Variable["coast.morell_greeting_done"]
228->229
230
!(Variable["whirling.lena_intro_done"] and Variable["whirling.lena_main_main_hub_reached"] and Variable["coast.morell_greeting_done"])
228->230
231
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Ack, so that's what this is." He ignores your jab. "Lena sent you. Can't say I blame her -- we've been here for days. That damned water lock is broken, and we can't go under the 8/81..."
505
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["tc.motorway_881"]
231->505
232->233
689
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["TASK.tell_morell_lena_is_worried"]
233->689
234
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Not *yet*" He holds up an index finger. "That's what makes it a *cryptid*.
469
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: IsKimHere()
234->469
235
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["yard.shack_saw_the_locust_city"]
236
Variable["yard.shack_saw_the_locust_city"]
235->236
237
!(Variable["yard.shack_saw_the_locust_city"])
235->237
307
Interfacing: There's no mystery here. You've seen the Locust City and its spiralling mud towers. All that's left is to confront the city father himself...
236->307
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238
Composure: The slouch in his shoulders tells you otherwise. He doesn't know how many more field expeditions he has left in him...
238->11
239->484
240
Logic: After this is your last chance to talk to Gary.
240->47
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243
You: "I hope you haven't been littering here. This is unspoiled wilderness."
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244
You: "How do the traps work?"
637
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Simple -- attracted by the locusts, the phasmid crawls down the funnel, and, having eaten its fill, can't get back out."
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245
You: That's pretty much where I am right now.
381
Endurance: It could be worse. So much worse.
245->381
339
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Yes, the Insulindian phasmid is a *very* clever insect -- that's why it's so damn difficult to catch! But as a scientist, I try my best to remain dispassionate."
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247
Interfacing: You look down at your hands, but they don't have anything to tell you.
396
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249
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_1_done"]
250
Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_1_done"]
249->250
251
!(Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_1_done"])
249->251
344
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Hello! Lena and I were just discussing the design of the new trap."
250->344
316
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["coast.morell_whirling_greeting"]
251->316
252
Kim Kitsuragi: "And we're not really the wildlife protection services."
252->374
253
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["coast.morell_whirling_pre_lena_greeting"]
254
Variable["coast.morell_whirling_pre_lena_greeting"]
253->254
255
!(Variable["coast.morell_whirling_pre_lena_greeting"])
253->255
460
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Ha ha, nothing like the gratitude of a good woman. Now, then, what can I do for you?" He gives you a gruff pat on the shoulder.
254->460
543
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "I couldn't possibly shower thanks on you as enthusiastically as my wife has," he says with a friendly nod. "But I am grateful for your assistance, officer."
255->543
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257
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Scientist. Yes. Okay." He quickly comes to terms with it. "But you said the water lock is fixed now, so we can go back..."
257->31
258
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258->525
259->220
260->323
261
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Parthe-no-genesis. Meaning the females don't need males to reproduce. Makes it easier for a species to survive in adverse conditions."
261->23
615
Logic: A meat-eating stick insect? Does it pretend to be the reeds as part of it's ambush behaviour? This seems unlikely.
262->615
263
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264
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Of course it's important to her, she's *seen* it. A verified sighting, on record, one of only four this century and it's hers."
586
Reaction Speed: She's *seen* it?
264->586
550
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Yes. That's... how we first came to know one another, in fact. But that's *her* story to tell, not mine." He coughs, then continues...
265->550
266
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Hmh," a hum and a nod. "My methods do not differ from other scientists, I simply draw upon a wider variety of evidence, and I have more hope that something truly surprising might happen."
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267
You: "Only *two* have proven to be real?"
425
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Yes -- the Shautauquan forest pygmy who turned out to be an extinct species of primate; and a cave salamander from Yugo-Graad, who is... honestly quite unremarkable. It's in a zoo somewhere..."
267->425
268
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "We cryptozoologists are brutally honest with ourselves, more so even than the public. Most cryptids are hoaxes or they are never found. That does not mean we should stop searching."
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408
cryptozoologyhub
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565
You: "Yes, there was nothing in the trap. No locusts, no phasmid."
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271->223
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551
Volition: He's dead set on this.
273->551
274
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Really, officer, we can take it from here." The cryptozoologist furrows his heavy brow.
333
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Yes, sweetie, we've already taken too much of your time."
274->333
275
Composure: He has a 38 degree fever. His resilience has given way.
275->52
276
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "You're right, dear. We'll get our shot yet, I'm sure of it..."
276->238
277
Kim Kitsuragi: "You *can*?" The lieutenant makes a show of suppressing a sigh. "Fine. It's better than having these people get pneumonia on the coast, but after *this*..."
591
Drama: He wants to see this tale through as much as *you*. Otherwise he'd have stopped this already. But he *cannot* let it drag out after this.
277->591
278
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "No -- that is precisely what we're *not*. We are zoological specialists, looking for an extant species of phasmid."
278->165
279->525
708
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: IsKimHere()
280->708
281
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Thank you for telling us, sweetie." She turns to smile gently up at her husband. "This is good news, right? It means we can try *again*."
398
Drama: She acts chipper, but something's changed in her tone. A hidden worry.
281->398
282
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "No locusts... but no phasmid either..."
283
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "That's not *ideal*, but..." He rubs his chin.
282->283
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284
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "DON'T WORRY, GARY. I'LL HANDLE IT."
485
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["TASK.locate_morell"]
284->485
285
You: "It's not very *scientific* to reason backward from a conclusion you *want* to be true."
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You: "Here's an idea. Maybe the locusts ate *themselves*?"
450
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "*Autocannibalistic locusts*? I appreciate your *unconventional* thinking, officer, but really, cryptids aren't your area of expertise."
286->450
287
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["coast.morell_white_check_succeeded_failed"]
288
Variable["coast.morell_white_check_succeeded_failed"]
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289
!(Variable["coast.morell_white_check_succeeded_failed"])
287->289
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600
Interfacing: You have your suspicions, but nothing you can form into a *viable explanation*.
289->600
453
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Insane. Yes. Okay. Good." He quickly comes to terms with it. "But you said the water lock is fixed now, so we can go back..."
290->453
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293
You: "The water lock's been fixed. It was fine when I crossed it."
"The water lock's been fixed. It was fine when I crossed it." (Withold the whole story.)
526
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Oh good. We should really be getting back. Gary could use a hot shower and a warm bed..."
293->526
294
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["TASK.tell_morell_lena_is_worried_done"] == false
295
Variable["TASK.tell_morell_lena_is_worried_done"] == false
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296
!(Variable["TASK.tell_morell_lena_is_worried_done"] == false)
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422
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: FinishTask("TASK.get_morell_back_to_lena");FinishTask("TASK.tell_morell_lena_is_worried_done")--[[ Variable[ ]]
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480
Gary, the Cryptofascist: "COME ON, MORELL. WE'VE BEEN SOAKING OUT HERE FOR DAYS. IT'S TIME TO GO BACK."
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297
Esprit de Corps: If you think it's important -- you *have* been right before.
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Indeed." He does not smile, just looks you in the eye. It's a forceful gaze. "If our expedition is successful, every paper in the world will report on it. From Revachol to Doushantou -- it will be a zoological miracle."
359
Shivers: The hair on your arms stands up... electricity. Sounds like reeds hissing.
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299
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: IsKimHere()
300
IsKimHere()
299->300
301
!(IsKimHere())
299->301
300->45
301->212
302
Empathy: He tries to play it cool -- remain professorial -- but inside, this man is itching for some news on those *traps*.
496
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302->496
303->141
304
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Huh? No. No, of course not. Why?"
625
You: "Are you sure?"
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305
Encyclopedia: Uhm...
409
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["coast.morell_encyc_parthenogenesis"]
305->409
306
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Suffice to say, it's long been our dream to find proof of the Insulindian phasmid *together*. I can't abandon course now." Another cough, into his fist this time.
590
Endurance: His spirit may be willing, but his body might be too old to endure the rigours of the coast.
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434
You: "I'm pretty sure it was Cuno who took the locusts. He's built a whole city for them in his shack."
307->434
308->197
309
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "It's truly not that special. What is *cryptozoology* anyway? A derogative. I just like puzzles, like any scientist."
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310
You: "C'mon. You're doing this for yourself, not her."
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311
Volition: Something is secretly gnawing at her confidence. It's not this Cuno kid, or the missing locusts, it's something else.
312
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Yes, you're right. We just need to restock the empty trap. Then we'll need to inspect the traps one more time, and then *maybe*... we can..."
311->312
369
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: The ageing cryptozoologist breaks into a hideous coughing fit.
312->369
313
Endurance: You could get a heat stroke and faint and hurt your head. You could get bitten by a snake. You could get beaten up for trespassing.
313->214
313->245
314
Kim Kitsuragi: The man surveys the cold coast. "I have a feeling the only people foolish enough to spend their time skulking among the reeds are these poor fools... and us. But fine. It's not like we're drowning in leads."
314->715
315->182
317
Variable["coast.morell_whirling_greeting"]
316->317
318
!(Variable["coast.morell_whirling_greeting"])
316->318
648
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Good to see you again, officer. To what do I owe the pleasure?"
317->648
416
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["whirling.lena_thanked_for_getting_m_back"]
318->416
319->31
674
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Morell, cryptozoologist. I'd shake your hand, but..." He displays his gloved hands, which are glistening with sewage and silt.
320->674
321
Jump to: [LEAVEHUB]
419
LEAVEHUB
321->419
322
You: "You must be Lena's husband, Morell. That's why you're here."
464
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Yes, yes, I am." He looks at you with mild surprise, then quickly recovers --
322->464
466
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["TASK.who_put_the_clothes_in_the_trash"] and Variable["TASK.garys_last_secret_done"] == false
323->466
324
Kim Kitsuragi: The lieutenant wrinkles his nose. "I hope you're not buying this. He dispenses it without letting you touch the canister, so it would be precious, like holy water..."
390
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "It *is* precious. A single dose cost me 50 reál to develop. Not that I expect *you* to understand self-financing one's own research." He looks at the lieutenant with disdain, then puts the spray back in his pocket.
324->390
325
You: "Lay it on me."
358
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: He douses you with the odd-smelling spray and then gives you a satisfied nod.
"Wise choice." He douses you with the odd-smelling spray and then gives you a satisfied nod.
325->358
326->5
327->573
328->659
329->585
330
You: "Did *you* know Gary was hiding the armour?"
430
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Hell no, I had no idea. And I'm still cross with him to be honest. It's not like him. He's got his quirks, but dishonesty -- or disloyalty -- are not one of them."
330->430
331
Jump to: [traphub]
331->488
366
Jump to: [traphub]
332->366
465
Jump to: [mainhub]
333->465
711
Conceptualization: Dammit lieutenant, have you no intellectual curiosity?
334->711
335
greetinghub
335->218
335->243
335->322
671
You: "Are you doing some kind of science here? You look like a science person."
335->671
336
You: "I had a chat with this kid, Cuno. He promised to stop stealing the locusts."
441
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "So it *was* just a child..." He purses his lips, crestfallen.
336->441
337->102
338
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "I've just always liked animals, and puzzles. Searching for cryptids is a bit of both."
645
Suggestion: He seems reluctant to talk about himself, but he'll open up -- if you prod a little.
338->645
339->54
340
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: The cryptozoologist's face flushes with indignation. "Of course we have!"
481
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Wait, Morell..." the old woman raises a hand. "He may have a point. We have an obligation to rule out other hypotheses..."
340->481
341
Logic: You should ask the redheaded boy. Cuno.
341->33
342
Untitled hub
342->71
342->293
343
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Scientist. Yes. Okay." He quickly comes to terms with it. "But you said the water lock is fixed now, so we can go back..."
343->182
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345
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Oh, hello, officer." He covers his mouth, struggling to suppress a coughing fit.
544
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "There, there, dear." She gently touches her husband's arm. "Don't talk too much. And have some more tea."
345->544
389
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Insane. Yes. Okay. Good." He quickly comes to terms with it. "But you said the water lock is fixed now, so we can go back..."
346->389
347->257
348
You: "Yeah. That was me. I broke the water lock with my motor carriage. But it's fixed now. You can go back."
348->30
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350
Jump to: [Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "He eyes you sceptically. "All right..."]
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JUMP OUT to WESTCOAST / MORELL CRYPTIDS
350->12040072
686
Jump to: [mainhub]
351->686
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356
Variable["TASK.ask_about_ruby_in_village"] and Variable["TASK.locate_ruby_on_the_coast_done"] == false
355->356
357
!(Variable["TASK.ask_about_ruby_in_village"] and Variable["TASK.locate_ruby_on_the_coast_done"] == false)
355->357
356->185
357->104
358->652
359->5
360
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["coast.morell_cryptids_hub_reached"]
361
Variable["coast.morell_cryptids_hub_reached"]
360->361
362
!(Variable["coast.morell_cryptids_hub_reached"])
360->362
361->659
692
Rhetoric: If it's more cryptid-related business you want to discuss, you'll have time for that later too.
362->692
363
You: "I found the locusts in a nearby shack. Some kid's built a city of them."
"I found the locusts in a nearby shack. A kid called Cuno's built a city of them."
363->122
364
You: "Have you noticed anything *off* about your friend Gary?"
364->304
365
Empathy: He doesn't want to say it, but this *is* unusual. Gary's been to the jungle with him -- to places *way* more challenging than the coast. Why so eager to go home?
393
Jump to: [mainhub]
365->393
366->488
367
Empathy: Won't *let Lena down*? Sounds like the cryptozoologist's wife shares a *special connection* to the phasmid somehow...
371
Untitled hub
367->371
368
Untitled hub (04)
368->2
368->95
664
You: "You should just give up on this bug hunt."
368->664
369->275
370
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Here's a fresh batch of locusts. They should slide right down the funnel. And thank you again. We will definitely mention you, should this lead to a discovery. I'm not talking co-discovery, of course, but..."
583
Electrochemistry: Wow! Co-discovery? You'd be famous. You'd show them all. This *does* tingle the pleasure centre...
370->583
371->310
371->353
372
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "You're right, Lena. The RCM is worth their salt -- more so than they say on the radio."
372->137
439
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "You too -- Morell? Let's roll?" She smiles and they leave -- two old cryptozoologists and one gas-powered wheelchair.
373->439
542
Rhetoric: The way he said the word *phasmid* made it sound full of mystery -- this is a very special word for him indeed.
374->542
375->39
376->178
377
Empathy: What would it be like to grasp and hold onto something you think is next to you -- or just behind you -- like a trace of vapour you exhaled one spring morning as a child? This is what he's searching for. A spectre.
378
lastphasmidhub
377->378
378->171
570
You: "Maybe the Insulindian phasmid has... died out?" (Proceed.)
378->570
703
You: "Lena said there has been a sighting of it, here in Martinaise."
378->703
444
You: "Cryptozoology does seem like a lot of wishful thinking."
379->444
512
You: "I don't. It's a profession, just like any other."
379->512
687
You: "Honestly -- being a cryptozoologist trumps most of the garbage I've seen people do."
379->687
380
Jump to: [Morell, the Cryptozoologist: ""Yes?""]
440
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Yes?"
380->440
381->445
383
Variable["coast.morell_concept_belief"]
382->383
384
!(Variable["coast.morell_concept_belief"])
382->384
491
You: "You think other scientists don't listen to ordinary people enough?"
383->491
384->445
385
You: "I don't know. I'm not persuaded."
385->69
386
Kim Kitsuragi: "Right. Which means you two can pack up and go back to the Whirling."
577
Empathy: Whatever he thinks about this detour, it's clear that these men are exhausted and in need of assistance.
386->577
387->259
388
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "It's great to see you again, officer!" He grins, bowing awkwardly. "My wife can't wait to thank you. Go on, talk to her."
720
Jump to: [LEAVEHUB]
388->720
389->31
390->715
391->48
392
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Well..." He lowers his voice. "He's been a little unenthusiastic about the trip. More so than usual. But that's understandable. He just wants to get home and warm up."
392->365
393->525
394->99
394->373
394->524
395
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "You're right, dear." His face relaxes. "It's a fair point. But what other explanation could there be?" He turns to you.
395->190
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396->286
521
You: "Okay. I've been thinking and I'm just not sure that it was the *phasmid* that took the locusts."
396->521
397->372
398->311
399->138
400->488
636
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Even simply catching a glimpse of the Insulindian phasmid would be the apex of my -- of *any* -- cryptozoologist's career. But to study it and its defences, find out how it's stayed hidden so long..." He shakes his head.
401->636
402
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Yes, indeed! Both require a great deal of research, attention to detail, and, above all, *persistence*."
402->104
403
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Thank you for your help. Gary and I will start breaking down camp. If you have any more questions, now's the time to ask!"
451
Gary, the Cryptofascist: "Finally, you're being sensible! I'll start packing right now."
403->451
404
You: "Let's talk about *specific* cryptids."
"Lets talk about cryptids some more."
404->166
405->568
574
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: IsKimHere()
406->574
443
Kim Kitsuragi: "Even relative to examining a week-old corpse, I'm not sure mucking about in the reeds qualifies as *fun*... but have it your way, detective..."
407->443
408->21
408->42
446
You: "So you're living your childhood dream out here."
408->446
532
You: "What kinds of evidence do you use?"
408->532
716
You: "Thanks for explaining that. Now, about something else." (Conclude.)
408->716
410
Variable["coast.morell_encyc_parthenogenesis"]
409->410
411
!(Variable["coast.morell_encyc_parthenogenesis"])
409->411
410->23
423
You: "Got it. Parthonosis."
411->423
571
You: "Par...the...no...genesis?"
411->571
412
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "My methods are the same as those of other scientists, I simply draw upon a wider variety of evidence, and I have more hope that something truly surprising might happen."
412->272
414
Variable["coast.morell_white_check_succeeded"]
413->414
415
!(Variable["coast.morell_white_check_succeeded"])
413->415
414->235
415->287
417
Variable["whirling.lena_thanked_for_getting_m_back"]
416->417
418
!(Variable["whirling.lena_thanked_for_getting_m_back"])
416->418
417->253
418->388
420
Jump to: [LEAVEHUB]
420->419
421
Gary, the Cryptofascist: "MAYBE THE WATER LOCK IS FIXED!"
421->154
422->480
423->261
424
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "That it will." The man cracks an unwieldy smile. "That it *absolutely* will. I hope you brought your good boots."
424->104
425->268
657
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Sweetie, you'll give Morell a heart attack. This is no laughing matter for us..."
426->657
427
You: "No but really -- I *did* check all the traps."
428
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Yes-yes -- *and*?"
427->428
428->303
429->591
430->125
431->7
626
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Very little, I'm sorry to say. No one's ever captured a specimen, so all our information is based on first- and third-hand accounts."
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433
You: "What will you do if these traps don't work?"
433->94
698
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "What the devil is a Cuno? And why would he be making a *city of bugs*?"
434->698
435
Jump to: [phasmidhub]
435->197
436
Jump to: [phasmidhub]
436->197
483
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "And it shouldn't. Nature does not concern herself with ethical propositions. As a scientist, my interest is *strictly dispassionate*."
437->483
438->445
440->525
668
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["TASK.who_put_the_clothes_in_the_trash_done"]
441->668
442
Kim Kitsuragi: "Why not?" The lieutenant shrugs. "At least it will give us the excuse to look into a *lot* of reeds."
442->424
443->297
444->412
445->408
446->216
447
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["coast.gary_hello"]
448
Variable["coast.gary_hello"]
447->448
449
!(Variable["coast.gary_hello"])
447->449
448->485
679
Gary, the Cryptofascist: "IS THAT THE POLICE? WHY ARE THE POLICE HERE?"
449->679
493
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "It's okay, dear. *Most* hypotheses turn out to be false."
450->493
451->360
452->217
453->182
454
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["coast.morell_refused_to_restock_trap"]
455
Variable["coast.morell_refused_to_restock_trap"]
454->455
456
!(Variable["coast.morell_refused_to_restock_trap"])
454->456
455->345
538
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["coast.morell_white_check_succeeded"]
456->538
458
IsKimHere()
457->458
459
!(IsKimHere())
457->459
458->252
459->374
460->302
649
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Sure." He quickly comes to terms with this. "But you said the water lock is fixed now, so we can go back..."
461->649
462
You: "The water lock's been fixed. It was fine when I crossed it."
"The water lock's been fixed. It was fine when I crossed it." (Withold the whole story.)
462->76
651
Untitled hub
463->651
464->374
465->525
467
Variable["TASK.who_put_the_clothes_in_the_trash"] and Variable["TASK.garys_last_secret_done"] == false
466->467
468
!(Variable["TASK.who_put_the_clothes_in_the_trash"] and Variable["TASK.garys_last_secret_done"] == false)
466->468
467->152
468->240
470
IsKimHere()
469->470
471
!(IsKimHere())
469->471
508
Kim Kitsuragi: "Khm..." The lieutenant interjects. "Just out of curiosity -- if there's no proof of its existence, how do you know it's real?"
470->508
471->162
472->104
473
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Two are categorized as 'confirmed discoveries'. The rest are in differing stages of discovery, refutation, and data collection."
473->267
474->225
688
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Of course, sweetie, you've helped us so much already. Everyone would understand if you..."
475->688
476->135
477->93
478
Inland Empire: Needless to say, you *must* ask her about the mysterious phasmid.
478->306
479->616
480->131
481->395
630
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "What Morell means is, we're grateful for your help." She nods to her husband.
482->630
483->54
484->525
486
Variable["TASK.locate_morell"]
485->486
487
!(Variable["TASK.locate_morell"])
485->487
486->205
487->421
488->163
488->244
488->433
509
You: "Lena designed the traps?"
488->509
549
You: "A carnivorous stick insect? Seems unlikely."
488->549
562
You: "What are you using as bait?"
488->562
489->104
490
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Yes! The *phantasmodea* picked off the locusts and escaped. This is good news! Though we'll have to reconsider the design of the traps, make them *more* secure..."
641
Gary, the Cryptofascist: His companion sighs. "Another trip to the reeds..."
490->641
678
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Most *establishment* scientists only care about reputation and remuneration, not *real* research, and certainly not the truth. They're a cowardly lot, and both *the field* and basement archives can be dangerous places."
491->678
492->34
493->465
494
Jump to: [mainhub]
494->525
495->537
496->525
497
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["coast.morell_midgreet_leave"]
498
Variable["coast.morell_midgreet_leave"]
497->498
499
!(Variable["coast.morell_midgreet_leave"])
497->499
500
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["TASK.locate_morell"]
498->500
499->170
501
Variable["TASK.locate_morell"]
500->501
502
!(Variable["TASK.locate_morell"])
500->502
578
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "If you see Lena, tell her I won't be long," he says, getting up. "I'm so close to being done here..."
501->578
502->219
503->335
653
Untitled hub
504->653
506
Variable["tc.motorway_881"]
505->506
507
!(Variable["tc.motorway_881"])
505->507
506->342
634
Encyclopedia: The 8/81 is a raised motorway that separates Martinaise from Jamrock. The labyrinth of streets underneath it makes it difficult to pass. Not like walking over a nice water lock...
507->634
508->51
509->84
510->57
552
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Oh yes, officer. Very much so. The traps are all in the reeds -- that is where we expect the phasmid to prowl."
511->552
512->116
513
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh, you've been such a dear to us. Please, let us know. If the kids can stop hampering us... I have a feeling we're getting *so* close!"
513->6
514->197
515
You: "So no one's ever found one?"
515->234
518
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["coast.morell_empathy_more_than_science"] or Variable["coast.morell_composure_dispassionate"] or Variable["whirling.lena_percept_excited_phasmid"]
516->518
517->197
519
Variable["coast.morell_empathy_more_than_science"] or Variable["coast.morell_composure_dispassionate"] or Variable["whirling.lena_percept_excited_phasmid"]
518->519
520
!(Variable["coast.morell_empathy_more_than_science"] or Variable["coast.morell_composure_dispassionate"] or Variable["whirling.lena_percept_excited_phasmid"])
518->520
519->367
520->371
521->274
522
Jump to: [lastphasmidhub]
522->378
523
Jump to: [Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "He douses you with the odd-smelling..."]
523->115
524->59
525->24
525->35
525->101
525->139
525->169
525->204
525->330
525->336
525->363
525->364
525->404
525->427
627
You: "Lena seems pretty eager for you to return."
"It's time to return to your wöman, Morell."
525->627
672
You: "What if I checked the traps for you?"
"What if we checked the traps for you?"
525->672
673
You: "How did you become a *cryptozoologist*?"
"Tell me how you became a cryptozoologist again."
525->673
526->182
621
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["TASK.tell_morell_lena_is_worried"]
527->621
528->18
529->108
530
You: I'm the most rugged of men. That sounds like my kind of fun.
530->313
531
Conceptualization: Doesn't sound like he particularly wants to be lumped in with them either. His is a scientific community of one.
531->374
572
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Everything from forgotten regional lore to newspaper accounts like the one that brought us here to look for the phasmid. I keep a very open mind."
532->572
533->143
534
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["TASK.inspect_traps"]
535
Variable["TASK.inspect_traps"]
534->535
536
!(Variable["TASK.inspect_traps"])
534->536
535->75
536->60
537->72
539
Variable["coast.morell_white_check_succeeded"]
538->539
540
!(Variable["coast.morell_white_check_succeeded"])
538->540
539->29
540->249
541->387
542->258
543->302
544->256
546
Variable["coast.morell_greet_gary_back"]
545->546
547
!(Variable["coast.morell_greet_gary_back"])
545->547
650
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "YES, GARY! WE CAN GO BACK SOON!" He turns to you.
546->650
682
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "YES, GARY! WE CAN GO SOON!" He turns to you.
547->682
548->81
549->114
550->478
551->57
552->104
553
You: "Lay it on me -- thick." (Present your arm pit.)
553->115
554
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Your choice." He puts the spray back in his pocket. "As I said, the chances of you encountering the phasmid are next to zero."
554->41
555
You: "I'll talk to the kids, ask them to stop. It's probably the two kids in the yard near the shack."
"I'll talk to the little gremlin, ask him to stop taking them."
555->513
556
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "*Give up*? After we've come so far? Not a chance!"
556->551
557->10
558
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["coast.morell_greeting_done"]
559
Variable["coast.morell_greeting_done"]
558->559
560
!(Variable["coast.morell_greeting_done"])
558->560
559->534
560->497
561
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Ack! Of course. Thank you for passing along the message. That damned water lock is broken, and we can't go all the way around the 8/81..."
561->505
562->207
563->103
564
You: "We're looking for someone hiding on this very coast. Looking for *another* thing may lead us to her."
"I'm looking for someone hiding on this very coast. Looking for *another* thing may lead me to her."
563->564
617
You: "I'm *all in* with this cryptid shit. I'm hooked."
563->617
675
You: "Cryptozoology and detective work are very similar."
563->675
638
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: IsKimHere()
564->638
565->282
566->106
566->530
642
You: Seems silly to expend so much effort on studying stuff that *isn't even real*.
566->642
567->445
568->522
644
Kim Kitsuragi: "Is it?" he doesn't look too convinced but the small shrug indicates -- why not?
569->644
677
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "I have to resist the thought." He shakes his head vigorously. "Such an extraordinary creature is doubtlessly *highly resilient*. After all, it's generally thought to be capable of parthenogenesis."
570->677
571->22
572->146
573->271
575
IsKimHere()
574->575
576
!(IsKimHere())
574->576
575->386
576->403
577->70
578->32
579->525
580
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "We were supposed to go back to Martinaise a couple of days ago, but that damned water lock is broken." He gives a dismissive wave.
580->651
581->653
582->92
620
Authority: This would *show* them all. We need to get you on that list of discoverers, no question about that.
583->620
584
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Ack! Of course. Thank you for passing along the message. That damned water lock is broken, and we can't go all the way around the 8/81..."
584->505
585->555
586->96
587
Inland Empire: But whose?
587->33
588
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh, sweetie. Maybe you should stick to human detective work?"
588->465
589->276
590->368
591->482
614
Jump to: [traphub]
592->614
593->59
594->372
595
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "'A science person'?" He snarls. "The *so-called* science community hasn't accepted me as one of their own quite yet."
595->531
596->447
597->299
598
Encyclopedia: He means asexual reproduction. The females of the species don't need to mate to produce viable eggs. This makes it easier for a species with a small population to survive.
598->305
599->445
600->396
601->360
603
Variable["yard.cuno_greeting_done"]
602->603
604
!(Variable["yard.cuno_greeting_done"])
602->604
603->341
604->587
605->31
606
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "We were supposed to go back to Martinaise a couple of days ago, but that damned water lock is broken." He gives a dismissive wave.
606->651
721
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "I'm expecting it to be quite giant. One known species of phasmid, called the *megaphasmodea zhouensis*, is about the size of a grown man's forearm. So..." He leaves the conclusion up to you.
607->721
609
IsKimHere()
608->609
610
!(IsKimHere())
608->610
609->324
610->715
612
Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_1"]
611->612
613
!(Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_1"])
611->613
612->454
613->558
614->488
615->331
616->294
617->221
618->89
619->43
619->117
656
You: (Nod approvingly.) "Then the Insulindian phasmid will be the *third*."
619->656
631
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620->631
622
Variable["TASK.tell_morell_lena_is_worried"]
621->622
623
!(Variable["TASK.tell_morell_lena_is_worried"])
621->623
622->561
623->584
624->130
625->392
626->515
627->85
628->490
629->588
630->370
631->525
632->435
633
Physical Instrument: Seems puny, to be honest.
633->436
634->342
635->401
636->3
637->208
639
IsKimHere()
638->639
640
!(IsKimHere())
638->640
639->442
640->63
641->189
641->285
641->385
718
You: "Are you sure you've exhausted all the alternative explanations?"
641->718
642->20
643->90
644->297
645->408
646->628
647->343
648->256
649->31
650->335
651->348
651->462
652->109
653->325
653->553
654
You: "I don't want this, thank you very much."
653->654
654->554
655->473
656->298
657->46
658->167
660
Variable["coast.gary_greeting_done"]
659->660
661
!(Variable["coast.gary_greeting_done"])
659->661
660->494
662
Reaction Speed: What about his eager-to-leave friend Gary there? Talk to him too, perhaps.
661->662
662->494
663
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "By which I mean," he says, gathering himself, "I've heard enough first-hand accounts to believe quite firmly that the Insulindian phasmid is more than mere superstition."
663->377
664->556
665
Kim Kitsuragi: "Delinquents -- my favourite." It doesn't sound like it's really his favourite.
665->199
666->589
667->523
669
Variable["TASK.who_put_the_clothes_in_the_trash_done"]
668->669
670
!(Variable["TASK.who_put_the_clothes_in_the_trash_done"])
668->670
712
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Thank you for telling us, sweetie." She turns to smile gently up at her husband. "This is good news, right? It means we can try *again*."
669->712
670->281
671->595
672->140
705
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: Variable["coast.morell_cryptozoology"]
673->705
674->113
675->402
676->314
677->598
678->445
679->284
680->715
681->183
682->335
684
IsKimHere()
683->684
685
!(IsKimHere())
683->685
684->606
685->580
686->525
687->266
688->9
688->53
688->474
688->557
690
Variable["TASK.tell_morell_lena_is_worried"]
689->690
691
!(Variable["TASK.tell_morell_lena_is_worried"])
689->691
714
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Ack, so that's what this is." He ignores your jab. "Lena sent you. Can't say I blame her -- we've been here for days. That damned water lock is broken, and we can't go under the 8/81..."
690->714
691->231
692->118
693->8
694->663
696
IsKimHere()
695->696
697
!(IsKimHere())
695->697
696->665
697->199
698->492
700
IsKimHere()
699->700
701
!(IsKimHere())
699->701
700->277
701->482
702->168
703->14
704->278
706
Variable["coast.morell_cryptozoology"]
705->706
707
!(Variable["coast.morell_cryptozoology"])
705->707
706->309
707->338
709
IsKimHere()
708->709
710
!(IsKimHere())
708->710
709->15
710->105
711->105
712->398
713->138
714->505
715->104
716->380
717->596
718->340
719->181
720->419
721->633