WESTCOAST SUNDAY FRIEND - 370

G 0 START 1 input 0->1 83 Variable["coast.sunday_finished"] 1->83 2 Untitled hub (05) 50 You: "Look what the tide dragged in." 2->50 132 You: "Mr. Villedrouin..." 2->132 210 You: "I've been looking all over for you." 2->210 228 You: [Leave.] 2->228 3 Kim Kitsuragi: "Now, let's go. You've done enough damage here." 4 You: "I need your help forming a committee. I'm trying to assign *la responsabilité*." 32 Sunday Friend: "My friend, if it's *la responsabilité* you're after, I have good news for you: There's no need to form such a committee, because it already exists!" 4->32 5 You: "I got it. You're only here on *personal* business." 153 Sunday Friend: "Précisément. *Officially* I am still in La Delta, preparing for an upcoming conference on fuel oil derivatives..." 5->153 6 Volition: No, no. You can't let them give you the runaround. 223 Sunday Friend: "But if you have information of a vital interest, they might be willing to entertain an exception. In which case, I would advise you to contact them via Coalition Warship Archer." 6->223 7 Variable["apt.sunday_perc_archer_saw"] 8 Variable["apt.sunday_perc_archer_saw"] 7->8 9 !(Variable["apt.sunday_perc_archer_saw"]) 7->9 80 Perception (Sight): It looks, to your eye, like some kind of long, metallic fish, suspended beneath a number of ceiling fans... 8->80 175 Perception (Sight): You look around, but you don't see anything unusual. Then again, your eyes aren't the sharpest... 9->175 10 You: "It's not quite my scene." 207 Sunday Friend: "Well, you know what they say, 'In matters of taste, there can be no dispute'! For my part, I find it quite invigorating." 10->207 11 You: "Did you see all the bullet holes in that wall over there?" 130 Sunday Friend: "Ah, is that what those pock marks are? I might've guessed. Fascinating, *how much history* is contained right here, if only one knows where to look for it..." 11->130 12 Sunday Friend: The man takes a deep breath. "Yes, there's nothing like a stroll along the coast to lift one's spirits." 12->11 142 You: "You do know there was a mass execution right over there?" 12->142 224 You: "Actually, there was something *else* I wanted to ask you about." 12->224 13 Encyclopedia: The Bristelmüne Conventions are a series of international agreements governing the treatment of military personnel and civilians in theatres of war as well as occupied territories. In practice, they are more talked about than observed. 141 Jump to: [ArcherCoastHub] 13->141 14 Sunday Friend: "Unbelievable. I have never seen the nerve before..." 219 IsKimHere() 14->219 15 Sunday Friend: "Does this behaviour represent the RCM's *official stance* toward its Coalition partners?" He turns to the lieutenant. 74 Authority: Do you hear that contempt in his voice? He's always considered himself *above* you. 15->74 16 Sunday Friend: "That is certainly a *euphemistic* way to describe what I recall..." 151 Empathy: You aren't going to get out of this with evasion. 16->151 17 Kim Kitsuragi: "I must apologise on my partner's behalf, again. Please believe me when I say that he does not speak for the RCM in *any* capacity." 230 Sunday Friend: "Perhaps he does, perhaps he does not. In any case, this conversation is over. Good day, officers." 17->230 18 Empathy: He appears completely at ease, like a common holidaymaker. 62 Sunday Friend: "Ah, super, it's the officer! I was not expecting to run into you again, but things have a funny way of turning out, no?" 18->62 19 Inland Empire: You *knew* there was something strange about this one! He's an astral projection, a bureaucratic phantasm! 42 Rhetoric: He's speaking figuratively. He means he's not in Martinaise in his *official* capacity. 19->42 20 Untitled hub (08) 20->5 53 You: (Attempt to stick your hand through his astral form.) 20->53 152 You: "So... where *are* you, then?" 20->152 214 You: "What are you talking about? I'm looking at you right now!" 20->214 21 Sunday Friend: "Why, *officially* I am still in La Delta, preparing for an upcoming conference on fuel oil derivatives. I'm only in Martinaise in an unofficial capacity..." 54 Sunday Friend: "That's why it would be extremely irregular, or potentially even *inappropriate* for me to intercede with the Committee concerning a district I'm not officially in." 21->54 22 You: "You said you weren't really here. I had to make sure you weren't an astral projection." "He said he wasn't really here. I had to make sure he wasn't an astral projection." 174 Sunday Friend: "No, no, don't be silly. We're simply speaking in an informal capacity. *Officially* I am still in La Delta, preparing for an upcoming conference on fuel oil derivatives..." 22->174 23 Sunday Friend: "Ah, well, I'm glad to hear that at least. It would really be *quite unusual* for you to have never noticed it before..." 81 Jump to: [ArcherCoastHub] 23->81 24 Jump to: [ArcherCoastHub] 186 ArcherCoastHub 24->186 25 Sunday Friend: "Ah, is that what those pock marks are? I might've guessed. Fascinating, *how much history* is contained right here, if only one knows where to look for it..." 237 Rhetoric: Are you just going to let him get away with these generalities and euphemisms? 25->237 26 You: "Ugly work, but at least someone had the balls to do what had to be done." 209 Sunday Friend: "A rather *brutal* perspective on history." He frowns slightly. "I personally take the more nuanced view that it was regrettably harsh, but perhaps necessary to end the war..." 26->209 27 Rhetoric: You feel like there's *something* you could say here, if only you really knew what was going on... 27->224 28 Variable["apt.sunday_accused_friend"] 29 Variable["apt.sunday_accused_friend"] 28->29 30 !(Variable["apt.sunday_accused_friend"]) 28->30 229 Sunday Friend: The man sees you approaching and turns away... 29->229 39 Variable["coast.sunday_minimainhub_reached"] 30->39 31 Sunday Friend: The man considers your words a moment, then nods slowly... 111 Sunday Friend: "I accept your apology, officer, out of my *profound* respect for the RCM, and the importance of our continuing partnership." 31->111 169 Logic: God, of course it does. These Moralintern types... 32->169 33 Variable["apt.sunday_perc_where"] 34 Variable["apt.sunday_perc_where"] 33->34 35 !(Variable["apt.sunday_perc_where"]) 33->35 34->19 35->42 36 IsKimHere() 37 IsKimHere() 36->37 38 !(IsKimHere()) 36->38 226 Kim Kitsuragi: "Hmmm, sounds like something that programmer we met in the church might be able to help with..." 37->226 122 Empathy: This sounds like something that programmer you met in the church might help with... 38->122 40 Variable["coast.sunday_minimainhub_reached"] 39->40 41 !(Variable["coast.sunday_minimainhub_reached"]) 39->41 199 Sunday Friend: "Ah, super, here you are again, officer. How can I help?" 40->199 240 Sunday Friend: As you approach, the man turns and greets you with a polite wave. 41->240 42->20 43 You: "Why do I need to go through Archer to speak to the Committee?" 140 Sunday Friend: "You see, in addition to being an airborne artillery platform, Coalition Warship Archer is also the linchpin of the Coalition's surveillance and communications infrastructure in Revachol." 43->140 44 Perception (Sight): You follow the man's gaze out toward the west. There, amidst the low-hanging stars, you can just make out signs of motion... 103 Variable["apt.sunday_perc_archer_saw"] 44->103 45 archerreactionhub 46 You: "It's amazing. An inspiring symbol." 45->46 56 You: "It looks like a killing machine." 45->56 139 You: "Huh. Can't believe I never noticed it before." "It looks like it's about four-and-a-half kilometres away." 45->139 203 You: "It looks like a fish." 45->203 65 Sunday Friend: "Isn't it? A triumph of both technical ingenuity and international cooperation. I, for one, feel much safer knowing it's up there, watching all of us." 46->65 47 Rhetoric: You feel like there's *something* you could say here, if only you really knew what was going on... 181 Jump to: [You: ""Actually, there was something *els..."] 47->181 48 Untitled hub (02) 48->26 58 You: "Really, it's the property damage that most offends me." 48->58 178 You: "I'm sure the communards who were killed here take a different view." 48->178 180 You: "You're right. It's so complex and fascinating I can't even *begin* to think critically about it." 48->180 49 Empathy: This isn't the end. There may yet be someone along this coast who can direct you where you need to go... 49->3 183 Sunday Friend: "Is that an RCM *term of art* for the *wrongfully accused*?" 50->183 51 Sunday Friend: "Yes?" He turns to face you. 212 apologyhub 51->212 52 Perception (Sight): What? Where is he, then? 52->33 232 Sunday Friend: "Mais que faites-vous, officer?" Your hand bumps up against the man's solid if somewhat fleshy chest. 53->232 102 You: "Are you saying I should just give up?" 54->102 233 You: "But this is an urgent matter. I *need* to get in touch with the Committee." 54->233 234 You: "How am I supposed to contact the Committee then?" 54->234 55 jardorehubs 55->22 64 You: "Nothing, just lost my balance a moment." 55->64 155 Sunday Friend: "Well, of course it *is* a heavily armed and armoured warship with a full complement. But I assure you its purpose in Revachol is to *keep* the peace, not disturb it." 56->155 57 Sunday Friend: "I suppose there might be some way to *circuit-bend* your way onto those frequencies, but you'd have to be one of those *techno-tinkerers* to do it." 120 You: "So what am I supposed to do?" 57->120 158 You: "Do you know any of these tinkerers?" 57->158 176 You: "Is that... legal?" 57->176 179 Sunday Friend: "Now, now. Human life is *always* more important than private property..." 58->179 59 IsKimHere() 60 IsKimHere() 59->60 61 !(IsKimHere()) 59->61 196 Kim Kitsuragi: "Oh, good: 'Techno-tinkerers.' Just what this *side task* was missing..." 60->196 167 Empathy: You *will* figure it out. Something tells you the person you're looking for is already on this coast... 61->167 200 Sunday Friend: "What brings you down to the scenic Martinaise coast?" 62->200 63 You: "Actually, I was wondering what *you're* doing out here." 128 Sunday Friend: "Mm, well that's très simple. I was visiting the fishing village just north of here. They have applied for a series of micro-loans to revitalise the old market, and well, I wished to see the situation *first-hand*..." 63->128 88 Sunday Friend: "Perhaps your blood sugar is a bit low? As I was saying, *officially* speaking I am still in La Delta, preparing for an upcoming conference on fuel oil derivatives..." 64->88 65->24 66 Variable["TASK.talk_moralism_with_sunday_friend_done"] 67 Variable["TASK.talk_moralism_with_sunday_friend_done"] 66->67 68 !(Variable["TASK.talk_moralism_with_sunday_friend_done"]) 66->68 69 Sunday Friend: "Always my pleasure to be of assistance to the RCM. Godspeed, and if we don't meet again, bonne chance!" 67->69 236 Sunday Friend: "Already leaving?" He shakes his head merrily. "À tout à l'heure, officer!" 68->236 70 Sunday Friend: "Ah, a very useful gift for a police detective, I'm sure. Fascinating, *how much history* is contained right here, if only one knows where to look for it..." 70->237 71 Kim Kitsuragi: "Hmmm, perhaps your young friends in the *tent* might be of assistance?" 166 Sunday Friend: "Let me just say that I have *complete confidence* in the RCM. I'm sure you'll figure something out." 71->166 72 Kim Kitsuragi: "Mr. Villedrouin..." The lieutenant nods. 227 Sunday Friend: The awkward silence that follows is yours to fill. 72->227 73 Sunday Friend: "I must admit. I did not take you for a sightseer. What do you want now?" 217 You: "Listen, about what happened earlier..." 73->217 74->17 75 You: "I'm sorry, Kim. I just can't help it." 76 Kim Kitsuragi: "Good god, couldn't you *try* at least?" 75->76 77 Kim Kitsuragi: "I'm not even sure why I'm bothering. This is *your* side task, after all..." 76->77 77->49 78 Empathy: Yes, this is just the sort of reasonable authority you're looking for! 79 Sunday Friend: "I would offer to connect you with the committee myself, but alas, I am not actually *in* Martinaise." 78->79 79->52 187 Conceptualization: Not just any fish, it moves like some ancient bottom-feeder gliding over the ocean floor in search of prey... 80->187 81->186 82 Sunday Friend: "And then, well, I had some extra time on my hands, so I decided to stroll down here. It's quite peaceful, isn't it?" 206 coastalhub 82->206 84 Variable["coast.sunday_finished"] 83->84 85 !(Variable["coast.sunday_finished"]) 83->85 239 Jump to: [Sunday Friend: ""Always my pleasure to be of assist..."] 84->239 85->28 86 You: "It feels like he holds us in contempt, like he thinks he's better than we are." 134 Kim Kitsuragi: "Of course he does, he's from the Moralintern. But that doesn't mean *we* don't have standards to maintain..." 86->134 87 You: "Thank you for your time." [Leave.] 87->66 88->54 89 IsDaytime() 90 IsDaytime() 89->90 91 !(IsDaytime()) 89->91 201 Perception (Sight): You follow the man's gaze out toward the west. There, hanging some distance above the horison, you can just make out a strange silhouette... 90->201 91->44 92 Perception (Sight): It's a set of position lights moving in unison, like a restless constellation... 106 Conceptualization: No, it's more like a creature from the abyssopelagic zone, a great dark bioluminescent fish... 92->106 93 Sunday Friend: "Yes, the loss of human life was truly catastrophic... This is why the Coalition is so focused on preventing another war. Our peacekeeping mission is a testament to this..." 244 Sunday Friend: "Thankfully, the region is becoming more and more stable. I'm confident that atrocities like this belong in the past. The future is..." he snaps his fingers, "*tranquilou bilou!*" 93->244 94 Variable["TASK.sync_the_sines"] 95 Variable["TASK.sync_the_sines"] 94->95 96 !(Variable["TASK.sync_the_sines"]) 94->96 192 IsKimHere() 95->192 96->59 97 Empathy: How do you expect to assign la responsabilité if you won't apologise for your own mistakes? 148 You: "Sorry, bad joke. I wanted to talk about what happened earlier." 97->148 149 You: "Let's get right to it. I have something to say." 97->149 99 Authority: Do you hear that contempt in his voice? He's always considered himself *above* you. 238 Empathy: This isn't the end. There may yet be someone along this coast who can direct you where you need to go... 99->238 100 You: "I just don't like his face, okay?" 135 Kim Kitsuragi: "Good god, couldn't you *pretend* at least?" 100->135 101 Kim Kitsuragi: "Yes, I was wondering the same thing. What are you doing?" 101->55 114 Sunday Friend: "I don't mean to discourage you, of course, just to say that it won't be *easy* to reach the Committee." 102->114 104 Variable["apt.sunday_perc_archer_saw"] 103->104 105 !(Variable["apt.sunday_perc_archer_saw"]) 103->105 104->92 138 Perception (Sight): You can't see anything. But then, it's dark, and your eyes aren't the sharpest... 105->138 188 Half Light: Don't let the shiny lights fool you, it's a goddamn killing machine, and there's nothing you can do to stop it! 106->188 107 Jump to: [MINIMAINHUB] 222 MINIMAINHUB 107->222 108 IsKimHere() 109 IsKimHere() 108->109 110 !(IsKimHere()) 108->110 109->72 110->2 184 Sunday Friend: "Now, what brings you down to the coast?" 111->184 112 Kim Kitsuragi: "I don't understand why you have it in for this man. He's never been anything but gracious and helpful to our cause. Why do you feel the need to insult him?" 112->75 112->86 112->100 113 Sunday Friend: The man frowns. "Well, under ordinary circumstances, the Committee contacts *you*." 185 Rhetoric: In other words, the Committee only knows what it *wants* to know. 113->185 241 Logic: Not exactly a model of accessible and accountable governance... 114->241 115 You: "Wait, what's Coalition Warship Archer?" 116 Sunday Friend: "Officer? You mean to say you haven't noticed the giant Coalition aerostatic peacefully patrolling the skies over Revachol?" 115->116 116->89 117 Half Light: Don't let the paintjob fool you, it's a goddamn killing machine, and there's nothing you can do to stop it! 154 Visual Calculus: It's about four-and-a-half kilometres from your position, you estimate. 117->154 118 You: "I don't think I've ever noticed it before." 242 Sunday Friend: "Interesting. In a sense, that's the very idea. The Coalition doesn't want the people of Revachol to feel that they are under a *military* occupation. That is why the Archer is always careful to maintain a constant, discreet distance." 118->242 119 Sunday Friend: "That is part of the idea, of course. The Coalition doesn't want the people of Revachol to feel that they are under a *military* occupation. That is why the Archer is always careful to maintain a constant, discreet distance." 119->24 215 Sunday Friend: "That, my friend, is your responsabilité. I cannot take it from you, nor can you delegate it to someone else..." 120->215 121 Sunday Friend: "Though, I do hope whoever was responsible at least compensated the building's owner appropriately." 191 Jump to: [You: ""Actually, there was something *els..."] 121->191 122->166 123 Sunday Friend: "And what is that, officer?" He turns to face you. 123->212 124 You: "I'm still pretty sure you were in the wrong, but I'm willing to forgive you." 124->14 125 Jump to: [MINIMAINHUB] 125->222 126 Sunday Friend: "Yes, you've made your *persistence* quite clear. Under normal circumstances I would have to insist you go through the regular channels." 126->6 127 Sunday Friend: "Hmmm, this is quite the problem, very tricky. Of course, the Archer has orders to fire on any unidentified aerostatics that might approach it, so it might be safer to get in touch *from the ground*..." 235 Sunday Friend: "But in that case, you would require a radio transmitter capable of broadcasting on Coalition frequencies. And that kind of technology naturally isn't typically available for non-Coalition use. Yes, it *is* a bit of a conundrum." 127->235 128->82 129 You: "For one, that wall over there is *covered* in bullet holes." 129->25 130->27 131 Sunday Friend: "Officer..." "Officers..." 131->108 132->73 133 You: "It seems we had a little 'misunderstanding.'" 133->16 134->77 135->77 136 Sunday Friend: "The Comité de Responsabilité de Revachol. It acts as a sort-of clearinghouse for Coalition activities. To put it simply, they are the ultimate arbiters of la responsabilité in this part of the world." 136->78 137 You: "So how does one go about contacting a Coalition warship?" (Proceed.) 137->127 138->118 202 You: "Oh, right. The *Archer*. I thought you said... something else." 138->202 139->119 182 Jump to: [ArcherCoastHub] 140->182 141->186 208 Sunday Friend: "Really?" The man frowns. "*Here*? How can you be sure?" 142->208 143 Jump to: [You: ""Actually, there was something *els..."] 143->224 144 Jump to: [You: ""Actually, there was something *els..."] 144->224 145 Variable["church.soona_greeting_done"] 146 Variable["church.soona_greeting_done"] 145->146 147 !(Variable["church.soona_greeting_done"]) 145->147 146->36 147->94 211 Sunday Friend: "I'm listening." He turns to face you. 148->211 149->123 150 Sunday Friend: "Especially from a common officer of the Revachol Citizens Militia." 150->99 218 Jump to: [apologyhub] 151->218 152->21 153->54 154->45 155->24 156 Sunday Friend: "I find it a great comfort to know there are benevolent powers watching over all, in strict accordance with the Wayfarer Act and the Bristelmüne Conventions." 156->13 157 You: "Hold on, it's *watching* us, too?" 204 Sunday Friend: "And listening! It has the most objective vantage point in the entire city. Not to mention a vast array of radio, photographic, and meteorological monitoring instruments." 157->204 177 Sunday Friend: "Unfortunately not, no, I don't have the pleasure. I am merely a representative of the Coalition Government, not very well-versed in technology. But you..." 158->177 159 You: (Look around.) "Yeah, it's lovely." 159->12 160 You: "It's sort of a gift I have. I can reconstruct things that happened in the past. High-end detective stuff." 160->70 161 Variable["coast.sunday_rhetoric_euphemisms"] 162 Variable["coast.sunday_rhetoric_euphemisms"] 161->162 163 !(Variable["coast.sunday_rhetoric_euphemisms"]) 161->163 162->48 163->47 164 Rhetoric: *Tranquilou bilou*? Let's not get into this, you can't argue with someone who uses words like 'tranquilou bilou'. 164->143 165 Jump to: [You: ""Actually, there was something *els..."] 165->224 166->107 167->166 168 You: "I would like to sincerely apologise for my behaviour. It was completely inappropriate, and I accept full responsibility." 168->31 169->136 170 Sunday Friend: "Of course, we are speaking informally, but *officially* I am still in La Delta, preparing for an upcoming conference on fuel oil derivatives..." 170->54 171 IsKimHere() 172 IsKimHere() 171->172 173 !(IsKimHere()) 171->173 172->101 173->55 174->54 175->118 175->202 205 Sunday Friend: "Unauthorised circuit-bending is a very serious matter with grave security implications, but as of the moment there is no specific law *forbidding* it, in Revachol at least..." 176->205 177->145 178->93 179->121 225 Sunday Friend: "Well said. Let us just be grateful that *we* don't live in such fascinating times." 180->225 181->224 182->186 183->97 184->125 185->223 186->43 186->115 186->137 186->157 187->117 188->154 189 Sunday Friend: "Fascinating. I always thought it was more like a dragonfly. But isn't it interesting how humanity always finds inspiration in nature?" 189->24 190 Jump to: [MINIMAINHUB] 190->222 191->224 193 IsKimHere() 192->193 194 !(IsKimHere()) 192->194 193->71 195 Empathy: Perhaps your new friends in the tent might be able to help you? 194->195 195->166 196->166 197 Sunday Friend: "Is that so? Have you come to *enforce* an arrest warrant?" 197->217 198 Kim Kitsuragi: The lieutenant stares at the man's back, then steps away. He makes sure no one else can hear him as he turns to face you... 198->112 199->222 200->222 201->7 202->23 203->189 204->156 205->145 206->10 206->11 206->142 206->159 206->224 207->11 207->142 207->224 208->129 208->160 216 Sunday Friend: "What's certain is that we must do everything to prevent such tragic events from ever happening again. The answers lie in *debates*, not in violence." 209->216 210->197 211->212 212->124 212->133 212->168 213 Sunday Friend: "And now, this conversation is over. Good day, *officer*." 214->170 215->145 216->144 217->51 218->212 220 IsKimHere() 219->220 221 !(IsKimHere()) 219->221 220->15 221->150 222->4 222->63 222->87 223->186 243 Sunday Friend: "Ah, bon? I'm all ears, officer." 224->243 225->165 226->166 227->2 229->131 231 Sunday Friend: With that, he turns his back to you once more. 230->231 231->198 232->171 233->126 234->113 235->57 237->161 238->213 239->69 240->18 241->223 242->81 243->190 244->164