WHIRLING LENA MAIN - 867
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["TASK.inspect_traps_2_done"]
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Jump to: [endhub]
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You: "We're in the Whirling-in-Rags cafeteria."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "That's right, and where is the Whirling itself located?"
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Conceptualization: That tape you picked up said '43. You seem to be a hip modern man who listens to hip modern records, so it must be '43.
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noyearhub
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "I can tell that this is taxing for you, so I'll just ask *one* more question. What regime are we living under? What mode of government?"
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regimehub
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You: "In... Revachol?"
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Yes, indeed. We are in the fine city of Revachol."
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Composure: Her relief is palpable. She was getting pretty worried about you there, but now she relaxes her shoulders...
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Shivers: Outside, spring rain seeps into the cracks in the walls and the cobblestone streets, and into grated storm drains. All the way down into the sewers... Above ground, the first May bells blossom.
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "That's right, dear! How splendid! Here, take this pen. Knowledge should always be rewarded."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Well, in that case sweetie, let me give you a small token of my gratitude." She hands you a ribbon-tie held together by a silver bird skull. "It's a tie, Mesque in origin. The pin is an antique... quite special to the cryptozoological community."
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Interfacing: The little silvery knob holding the tie together feels warm in your hand. It's in the shape of an avian skull. With *eight* eyes.
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Untitled hub
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You: "Maybe you imagined it, Lena?"
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You: "You were on a date?"
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You: "How big was it?"
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You: "Kim, what do you think of this?"
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You: "Its limbs are white?"
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You: "Thank you for sharing this with me." (Conclude.)
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Kim Kitsuragi: "I thought it was a wonderful story, ma'am." He closes his notes and gives her a simple smile.
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Esprit de Corps: But I don't believe it. A child, left unattended, on a warm day. Children make up stories and then end up believing them.
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "So how did I know what to imagine? It was only when I started telling my story as a teenager that boys would tell me: Lena..." She lowers her voice, imitating a boy.
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "'You tryna' tell us you saw the Insulindian phasmid out there in those reeds? Get outta here!'" She smiles. "They'd just give me a cider and ruffle my hair and tell me to stop dreaming -- but I saw it."
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Suggestion: So that's how they met. This is *beyond* significant for them.
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "That I'm some Queen of the Cryptozoologists... That... And for years his belief made *me* believe too."
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Suggestion: That I'm a queen. An extraordinary witness to grace.
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You: "No, I want to hear about the insect."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Well," she hesitates. "It's a *phasmid* technically, but..."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Of course, dear."
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Jump to: [lenamainhub]
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["whirling.lena_phasmid_seen_hub_reached"]
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Variable["whirling.lena_phasmid_seen_hub_reached"]
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!(Variable["whirling.lena_phasmid_seen_hub_reached"])
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Jump to: [Untitled hub]
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_3_done"] == false
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Drama: Her voice is shaky. What is going on here?
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Untitled hub
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Volition: Very strange... why is she not letting you do this? It's like she's given up.
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Jump to: [lenamainhub]
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You: "You're not telling me the whole story."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "I'm... not. It's not that..." She doesn't know how to end the sentence.
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_1"]
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Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_1"]
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!(Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_1"])
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Our first, yes." The old woman looks at her husband tenderly...
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Our first, yes." The old woman sighs tenderly...
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Jump to: [Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: ""And if you see him, let him know L..."]
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "And if you see him, let him know Lena is waiting for him here at the Whirling. He gets so tangled up in his work that he may not know the water lock's been repaired. And it's *cold* out there..."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["whirling.lena_intro_done"]
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Variable["whirling.lena_intro_done"]
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!(Variable["whirling.lena_intro_done"])
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Just a moment." The old woman turns back to the cafeteria manager.
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Just a moment, officer."
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You: "Why did you need to use the phone, anyway?"
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "To let the young woman who's house-sitting for us know that we may be delayed. Morell, my husband, and Gary were supposed to get back by Monday night, but they're still missing and I haven't heard from them..."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "It's really just a *sub-field* of zoology, one specializing in animal species that are so exceedingly rare that many assume them to be *extinct* or even *fictitious*..."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Searching for such species -- called *cryptids* -- is difficult and often thankless, and frankly, many scientists are too lazy to do it. Universities these days are rarely interested in supporting *real* research."
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Encyclopedia: The quality of research at Revacholian universities *has* been on the decline, but you doubt there was ever a time when *cryptozoology* was embraced by the academic elite.
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Empathy: She's completely internalized her husband's struggles. They are her own.
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: IsKimHere()
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IsKimHere()
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!(IsKimHere())
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Kim Kitsuragi: "Lieutenant Kitsuragi." He shakes her hand brusquely. "May I ask what you needed to use the phone for, ma'am?"
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You: "What did you need the phone for anyway?"
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "I was also hoping she'd heard from Morell..." She looks down.
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: IsKimHere() and Variable["coast.morell_before_lena_day_2"]
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Kim Kitsuragi: "Well, the man's already been dead more than a week..." He concludes. "I suppose a *small* diversion won't hurt too much."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh, thank you officers, truly. I'll be right here if you come across any sign of Morell."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Morell will eventually. Or we'll talk Gary into going back out, perhaps..."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: IsKimHere()
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "That *really* is too much, sweetie. Thank you for your dedication, but I can see you're coming down with a cough yourself."
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Endurance: Fuck that cough. It's not happening. The insides of your lungs are lined with *tobacco*, a powerful antibacterial agent. You are unstoppable.
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You: "About your pin..."
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Jump to: [Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: ""I hope you were able to pawn that..."]
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Here, I want to give you a small token of my gratitude." She hands you a thin ribbon held together by a silver bird skull. "It's a tie, Mesque in origin. The pin is an antique... quite special."
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You: "I ran into your husband on the coast."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Goodness! How is he? Did he say why he hasn't returned yet?" The old woman clasps her hands together over her blanket.
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You: "You seem busy. I'll come back later." [Leave.]
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Jump to: [endhub]
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["whirling.lena_main_introgreet_left"] or Variable["whirling.lena_main_midgreet_left"]
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Variable["whirling.lena_main_introgreet_left"] or Variable["whirling.lena_main_midgreet_left"]
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!(Variable["whirling.lena_main_introgreet_left"] or Variable["whirling.lena_main_midgreet_left"])
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh, hello, dear. I didn't notice you at first." She smiles up at you distractedly.
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You: "I'm sorry, I don't want to get involved in your affairs." (Refuse the task)
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Of course, sweetie. Good luck with your investigation."
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Rhetoric: She's trying to avoid the foreigners part. This is because she's a woman. She may be *lying* to you...
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Untitled hub
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You: "I hope you're right. I hope it's not too bad..."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "You know where we *are*, right?"
"Well, you know where we are, right?"
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["whirling.lena_quiz_wrong_counter"] < 4
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Variable["whirling.lena_quiz_wrong_counter"] < 4
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!(Variable["whirling.lena_quiz_wrong_counter"] < 4)
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh dear..." She shakes her head, suddenly very worried. "And you were doing so well. There aren't *really* any cops in Revachol, not in the traditional sense. The status of law enforcement has been a complicated matter since the Revolution..."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh dear, this *is* troubling. You really ought to know that -- being one yourself. There aren't *really* any cops in Revachol, not in the traditional sense. The status of law enforcement has been a complicated matter since the Revolution..."
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You: "It's a bad year in my late forties, or fifties? I don't even know how *old* I am."
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You: "It's totally '43."
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You: "It's the spring of '51."
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You: "I know it's the '50s, but I'm not sure about the year."
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You: "Sure. It's the year 973."
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You: "All I know is: we are approaching the *end times*."
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You: "No -- I really want to know."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: IsKimHere()
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: IsKimHere()
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IsKimHere()
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Kim Kitsuragi: "I knew it..." you hear Kim say quietly to himself.
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "It's not easy..." She sighs. "I've wasted enough of your time with this drama. I really must stop talking about it, lest I start crying and waste *more* of your time."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["village.lena_offered_to_recheck_traps"]
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Listen, sweetie. I hate to ask, but if your investigation happens to take you to the other side of the coast, please do keep an eye out for my husband..."
"I hate to ask, but *if* your investigation takes you to the other side of the coast, please do keep an eye out for my husband..."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["whirling.lena_questtaking_passives_shown"]
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: IsKimHere()
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IsKimHere()
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Kim Kitsuragi: The lieutenant gives you a sideways glance.
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Reaction Speed: She was about to launch into an impassioned description, but stoppered herself. Why's that?
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh, I doubt it. No one gets into cryptozoology for the *money*, sweetie."
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Jump to: [phasmohub]
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: She chuckles to herself. "Not at all. Why else would it hide itself so carefully?"
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Jump to: [phasmohub]
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You: "I've really spent too much time on this side-case as it is." (Reject task.)
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You: "If I see him, I'll let him know you're here -- when or *if* I get there." (Accept task.)
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Jump to: [IsKimHere()]
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: IsKimHere()
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Composure: Enthusiasm has wiped the worry from her face. Her eyes sparkle behind her glasses.
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["whirling.lena_percept_excited_phasmid"] and Variable["tc.lena_saw_phasmid"] == false
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Yes." She smiles a cautious smile. "Field work is a young person's game, as they say..."
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IsKimHere()
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Kim Kitsuragi: Reflexively, the lieutenant readies his familiar notebook.
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Well, it was summer," she starts. "I was building a racing track out of sand on the beach near a tall stand of reeds. Quite a tall one, many times my height, I remember. When all of a sudden..."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "That's true, yes. I'm almost certain neither my mother nor my grandmother knew of it. It was only when I started telling my story as a teenager that boys would tell me: Lena..." She lowers her voice, imitating a boy.
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "For years it was a story I told at parties, when I wanted to impress *boys*, that sort of thing." She brushes her hair back. "Of course, most people just took it as a strange, amusing anecdote. So did I, honestly. But then I met Morell..."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_1"]
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Jump to: [IsKimHere() && coast.morell_before_l ...]
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Kim Kitsuragi: "Yes, but a junior officer could..." He takes off his glasses and thinks. Then puts them back on without wiping.
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Kim Kitsuragi: "Fine, our victim's already been dead more than a week. One more diversion won't change anything."
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Jump to: [lenamainhub]
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You: "You do that. I'll check the traps one more time."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: IsKimHere()
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Jump to: [Untitled hub]
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Untitled hub
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Like that, she drives off. The gas engine putters quietly, as she gets to the doors -- then pushes them open. Outside the cold coastal wind blows.
Like that, she drives off. The gas engine putters quietly, as she gets to the doors -- then pushes them open. Outside it's dark.
Like that, she drives off. The gas engine putters quietly, as she gets to the doors -- then pushes them open. Outside it's raining.
Like that, she drives off. The gas engine putters quietly, as she gets to the doors -- then pushes them open. Outside it's snowing.
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: IsKimHere()
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Kim Kitsuragi: "We should go too."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["TASK.ask_about_ruby_in_village"] and Variable["TASK.locate_ruby_on_the_coast_done"] == false
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You: "That's all for now, ma'am." [Leave.]
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["whirling.lena_refused_to_restock_trap"] and Variable["whirling.lena_refused_to_restock_trap_leave"] == false
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You: "Are they in a *rough neighbourhood*?"
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "There's a nameless old fishing village nearby, but we've never had any trouble there before..." She stops, then continues, worried. "There is a lot of crime around here, isn't there?"
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You: "The water lock on the canal is broken, so your husband is probably just stuck on the other side of the coast."
"The water lock on the canal was broken, so your husband probably just got stuck on the other side of the coast."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh, my! What happened to the water lock?"
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "To let the young woman who's house-sitting for us know that we may be delayed. Morell -- my husband -- and our friend Gary were supposed to get back by Monday night, but they're still missing and I haven't heard from them..."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["coast.morell_greeting_done"]
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You: "Good day, ma'am. Everything alright?"
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Please don't trouble yourself about me, sweetie. I was just hoping to make a call, but the Whirling's phone line isn't working."
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Jump to: [TASK.inspect_traps_2_done]
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["TASK.get_morell_back_to_lena"]
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Variable["TASK.get_morell_back_to_lena"]
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!(Variable["TASK.get_morell_back_to_lena"])
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: FinishTask("TASK.tell_lena_about_water_lock_done")--[[ Variable[ ]]
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: IsKimHere()
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Half Light: She's scared now. She's realized you really are brain damaged.
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Untitled hub (02)
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Kim Kitsuragi: A sigh. The lieutenant buries his nose in his notebook.
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "But -- maybe a *fresh set of eyes* is what the world needs? And -- while I'm no doctor -- such bouts of amnesia are often temporary. So I wouldn't worry *too* much."
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You: "We're in Martinaise."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "That's right! We're on the coast of the city of Revachol, in the district of Martinaise."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Revachol is a Zone of Control, led by an alliance of foreign powers called the Coalition. We have almost no government of our own. And *certainly* no dictatorship of the proletariat."
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Rhetoric: But they still have cops...
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "That's right, dear! How splendid!"
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You: "I'm basically also a cryptozoologist now."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_1"]
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_1"]
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Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_1"]
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!(Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_1"])
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Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "'Ramblings'? Nonsense! Your description of the phasmid is the most precise I've ever heard!"
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You: "Let's change the subject for now."
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Authority: Of course. You're a cop, you were *born* to do this stuff.
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Encyclopedia: The quest for knowledge is never over!
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Empathy: A sigh. She doesn't think you'll need it.
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You: "The story is real to you and him. That's what matters."
"You seemed to really believe it happened. Doesn't that count for something?"
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "No, sweetie," she shakes her head, "there's more to it than that. Morell was so eager to believe my story was *evidence* of the phasmid's existence..."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["canal.lever_greeting_done"] or Variable["canal.water_lock_greeting_done"]
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Variable["canal.lever_greeting_done"] or Variable["canal.water_lock_greeting_done"]
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!(Variable["canal.lever_greeting_done"] or Variable["canal.water_lock_greeting_done"])
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Logic: The water lock! That was broken. Could this be it?
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expeditionhub
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Variable["whirling.lena_percept_excited_phasmid"] and Variable["tc.lena_saw_phasmid"] == false
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!(Variable["whirling.lena_percept_excited_phasmid"] and Variable["tc.lena_saw_phasmid"] == false)
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You: "You seem really excited about this cryptid."
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Jump to: [phasmohub]
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "I suppose I have something of a *personal* connection to the Insulindian phasmid... All scientists have their little hobby-horses."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: She laughs. "I doubt it. It's not like teenagers need much encouragement in *that* regard."
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You: "So a newspaper clipping is all the evidence you have?"
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Variable["whirling.lena_refused_to_restock_trap"] and Variable["whirling.lena_refused_to_restock_trap_leave"] == false
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!(Variable["whirling.lena_refused_to_restock_trap"] and Variable["whirling.lena_refused_to_restock_trap_leave"] == false)
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Officer... I hate to ask, but perhaps you could check those traps one more time? Only if you're in the area... In truth, I know Gary won't be up to it, and I'm concerned about my husband's health..."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: (Variable["coast.morell_before_lena_day_2"] or Variable["coast.morell_before_lena_day_2_wokim"]) and Variable["whirling.lena_worried_special_goodbye_done"] == false
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Rhetoric: Answering a question with a question, for example -- defensive isn't her usual style.
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Untitled hub
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Empathy: A terrible sting in the heart. Regret.
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You: "Are you saying you *made it up*?"
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You: "So you haven't seen it? I should arrest you for lying."
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Untitled hub (02)
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You: "You know, the Perikarnassians theorized that *love* was the key to immortality..."
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You: "Normally when I think about stuff like *women* and *marriage*, I feel *bad*. When I think about you and Morell I feel okay. That counts for something, no?"
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You: "Morell hated lecturing. You convinced him to do something real in this world."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: She sighs. "I've wasted enough of your time with this drama. I really must go before I start crying and waste *more* of it."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "A true believer," she looks out the window. "Sometimes I still see it, too. The real memory of it. How it was there... Not the memory *of* the memory. But it's so hard to tell the two apart..."
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Inland Empire: Rising, unfolding from the reeds on a hot summer's day... like a benevolent god.
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You: "The rest of it is pretty grim. Thanks for bringing some light." (Conclude.)
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "You're welcome, sweetie." She flicks a switch on her chair and the engine turns on with a whir. "I'm glad it helped you, even though it turned out to be a..." The sentence remains unfinished.
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Rhetoric: A waste of time?
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You: "What is this *expedition* your husband was on?"
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Just some field work, sweetie. Morell is a highly trained scientist. He and his assistant, Gary, are studying an *extremely rare* species of insect..."
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Composure: She's used to playing off such insults casually, but they still affect her.
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Kim Kitsuragi: "My apologies, ma'am. I did not mean to undermine your hobby."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Her eyes light up. "What wonderful news!"
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Thank you, dear. You've already done so much, but if your investigation happens to take you to the other side of the coast, please do keep an eye out for my husband..."
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "The manager was vague about it." She frowns.
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["whirling.klaasje_call_open_trouble"]
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["whirling.lena_authority_missing"]
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Variable["whirling.lena_authority_missing"]
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!(Variable["whirling.lena_authority_missing"])
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authoritymissinghub
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midgreet
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Jump to: [lenamainhub]
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You: "So... who's going to check the traps?"
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Jump to: [lenamainhub]
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Jump to: [lenamainhub]
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Jump to: [whirling.lena_white_check_cryptids]
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JUMP OUT to WHIRLING / LENA CRYPTIDS CHECK
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Interfacing: Why would he be vague? This is something to look into later. Ask Garte maybe.
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Perhaps, dear, perhaps. But for now it's just the spring of '51."
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Inland Empire: She is perturbed by your not knowing what year it is -- but not by your mention of the apocalypse. It *must* be the end times.
140->144
141
You: "Cop. We are living under the cop-regime."
487
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Actually..." She raises her finger. "We are *not*. You could say that about almost any other nation, but not Revachol. Try *one* more time, officer -- what mode of government?"
141->487
193
revacholhub
142->193
143
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Someone more educated in *sweeping* matters? Maybe you should ask..." She turns to the lieutenant.
287
Kim Kitsuragi: "No." He looks away. "I'm not an encyclopedia. I won't be a guide either. I'm a police officer."
143->287
326
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: IsKimHere()
144->326
145
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Yes, but, more specifically -- on the coast of the city of Revachol, in the district of Martinaise."
145->193
146
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh... no, nothing like that, dear. Revachol is a Zone of Control, led by an alliance of foreign powers called the Coalition. We have almost no government of our own -- certainly no machines."
688
Rhetoric: I don't know... still looks like there's a lot of hustling going on. Maybe she's wrong. Also...
146->688
147
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh... no, nothing like that, dear. Revachol is a Zone of Control, led by an alliance of foreign powers called the Coalition. We have almost no government of our own. And certainly not one who's horseback."
642
Physical Instrument: Oh no. We've arrived at some sort of *weak* world, where everyone's a nansy pansy...
147->642
148
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: She nods, but still looks worried.
446
Jump to: [intro_mainhub]
148->446
149
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh... no, nothing like that, dear. Revachol is a Zone of Control, led by an alliance of foreign powers called the Coalition. We have almost no government of our own. And certainly no matriarchy..."
149->50
150
Jump to: [cryptidintrohub]
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150->12030285
864
Encyclopedia: You could ask her about this, when you get the time -- it's probably a cryptid. But the phasmid, of course, is more important...
151->864
152
You: "Did you follow it?"
820
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "I tried, but I was only a child. There was mud and high water, I couldn't see it anymore. I was just standing there, knee deep in mud, looking around me..."
152->820
153
You: "Then what?"
556
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "I ran back home to my grandmother and asked her if *reeds* could *walk* and told her they were looking at me." She chuckles. "Of course, she just laughed at me, but I knew what I'd seen..."
153->556
154
Visual Calculus: What if it *is* the case?
707
Jump to: [Untitled hub]
154->707
155
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_1"]
156
Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_1"]
155->156
157
!(Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_1"])
155->157
197
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "Not all of them." He answers for her. "There is some white colouration reported, along with beige, where the camouflage ends."
156->197
291
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Not all of them, as far as I remember. But some of them -- on the inside. Like stalks of marble if that makes sense..."
157->291
158
Esprit de Corps: I smell pseudoscience, he's thinking. Not a big fan of that.
650
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "It's simply *elusive*, so much so that most *establishment* zoologists doubt it exists at all."
158->650
159
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Okay, it's 1113 Tabernacle Road. Jamrock, but..."
159->106
160->389
161
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "... where other phasmids imitate sticks or leaves, this one's a living *reed*. It disguises itself among the reeds here on the Insulindian coast."
833
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Hence its name: The *Insulindian phasmid* -- perhaps you'll end up co-discovering it with us, officer?" She looks you in the eye and nods thoughtfully.
"Hence its name: The *Insulindian phasmid* -- perhaps you'll end up co-discovering the phasmid with us, officers?" She looks you in the eye and nods thoughtfully.
161->833
210
phasmohub
162->210
163->210
164
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: IsKimHere()
165
IsKimHere()
164->165
166
!(IsKimHere())
164->166
503
Kim Kitsuragi: The lieutenant pulls out his notebook and begins jotting down the woman's description.
165->503
322
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "One other thing -- he'll likely have all kinds of *field gear* on him, even if he's not out in the reeds. You know, just in case."
166->322
167->10
168
You: "Lena, what's wrong? You seem different."
512
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Different -- how?" The half-moons of her glasses reflect you as she looks up at you.
168->512
169
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "He's so proud of it. He always tells everyone..."
169->120
170
Encyclopedia: You know, this reminds you of the Perikarnassian Theory of Love. In essence, love is a relay -- out of death. Generation by generation, our love remains in our progeny. Lay some of *that* on her!
170->121
171
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "My point is, the Insulindian phasmid *probably* does not exist. And you were right to put your bug-chasing days behind you."
873
Jump to: [unrealphasmidhub]
171->873
172
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "I'm not sure of anything." She looks out the window. "Sometimes I still see it, you know. The real memory. Not the memory of the memory, but it's so hard to tell the two apart..."
172->201
173
You: "How did the two of you meet?"
358
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Via a dating agency, I'm ashamed to say. I was looking to get back into the scene after recovering from my accident, and he'd just divorced..."
173->358
174
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "That's just it! This isn't like him at all. He always plans his expeditions so carefully..."
569
Shivers: A cold breeze hisses through dense thickets of reeds.... Something sweet in it, somnolent. A damp chill goes down your spine. When you look around, you're still in the Whirling-in-Rags.
174->569
175
Authority: You don't have a *style*, you have a *duty*. Now start asking questions, like a real law enforcement official.
786
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["whirling.lena_logic_said_good_against_hangover"]
175->786
176
Kim Kitsuragi: He sighs. "If you say so."
176->133
177
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh sweetie," she says, beaming. "I don't even know how to thank you for finding my husband and helping him out. I hope we haven't been too much trouble for you..."
319
Untitled hub (02)
177->319
178
You: "It's probably for the best. It's awfully cold out there in those reeds."
199
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "I'm sorry, dear -- you've had to drudge through them so many times. Such is field work -- a young person's game as they say."
178->199
179
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Of course, sweetie. I'm probably working myself up over nothing anyway. I'll be right here." She glances out the window toward the bay.
635
Jump to: [endhub]
179->635
180
You: "It was a truly epic long distance trek."
728
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: IsKimHere()
180->728
181
You: "So, about your husband... Does he often go missing?"
403
Jump to: [Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: ""That's just it! This isn't like hi..."]
181->403
182
Untitled hub (03)
182->181
402
You: "Is everything alright?"
182->402
581
You: "So why did you need to make that call?"
182->581
183
Kim Kitsuragi: "Truly -- a lot of legwork. My partner *adores* these kinds of things..." The lieutenant is still catching his breath.
183->41
184
Jump to: [Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: ""To let the young woman who's house..."]
184->677
185
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh! Well, he's a bit shorter than you but with a larger frame. And he has longish white hair -- usually a bit uncombed, you might say *wild* even..."
185->164
725
Volition: She means this sincerely. Worrying won't do you any good.
186->725
236
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "There, there. The year is '51, and spring has only just started. I'm sure there are better days ahead."
187->236
188
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "We are alive -- in a hostel called the Whirling-in-Rags. And the Whirling itself is in the city of Revachol."
188->193
189
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: IsKimHere()
190
IsKimHere()
189->190
191
!(IsKimHere())
189->191
195
Kim Kitsuragi: The lieutenant tries to pretend he's not hearing it and is out of the conversation.
190->195
191->49
192
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Of course." She turns to you. "Then I don't know. Someone rich maybe? Wealthy people are educated. Though I don't know where you would find a wealthy person in Martinaise..."
692
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["TASK.inspect_traps_done"]
192->692
686
You: "All I know is that Revachol used to be really cool in the Thirties."
193->686
727
You: "Honestly, I don't really know anything about Revachol."
193->727
779
You: "Mhm, okay."
193->779
814
You: "Revachol is the disgraced capital of the world. Something like that?"
193->814
194
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Nope. Sadly not. Revachol is what's called a Zone of Control. Under an alliance of foreign powers called the Coalition. We have no government of our own and what democracy we have is..." She thinks. "Market driven."
488
Rhetoric: Meaning: buying is voting.
194->488
195->49
196
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Ah, I'm getting ahead of myself. I was five and a half. In Betancourt, in the suburbs. My grandmother had a summer home there."
492
Empathy: She'd just started forming memories. Real memories, not the billowy haze of infanthood.
196->492
197->707
198->23
199->20
825
Esprit de Corps: I'm not surprised it's already getting out of hand.
200->825
616
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Either way, I should go. Poor Morell is running a fever and I need to get him home to Jamrock. Before we overstay our welcome with Gary."
201->616
202
You: "Can I have your address? Just in case there's news."
202->159
549
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "No! At least... I don't think I did. But Morell was so eager to believe my story was *evidence* of the phasmid's existence..."
203->549
204->14
205
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh, sweetie, I wish it were that simple. But it's not. Morell was so eager to believe my story was *evidence* of the phasmid's existence..."
205->14
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Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: IsKimHere()
207
IsKimHere()
206->207
208
!(IsKimHere())
206->208
737
Kim Kitsuragi: The lieutenant opens his notebook but doesn't write anything.
207->737
752
unrealphasmidhub
208->752
209
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh, thank you sweetie, truly. I'll be right here if you come across any sign of Morell."
209->436
211
You: "Is it valuable?"
210->211
299
You: "So... is it dangerous?"
210->299
348
You: "Does it have cool powers?"
210->348
553
You: "What makes you think the phasmid is around here?"
210->553
738
You: "Okay. What's so *special* about this stick-bug then?" (Move on.)
210->738
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212
You: "Let's try again. If I were trying to meet him on the street, what would I look for?"
"Let's try again. Why don't you try describing him as you would one of your cryptids?"
212->185
213
Kim Kitsuragi: The lieutenant stares at his shoe, caked in mud. He doesn't say anything.
733
Untitled hub (02)
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214
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "You were a *child*, my dear. Really, it's extraordinary what you were able to describe. Now go on, tell our friend about it. He's proven his interest in the field."
242
Suggestion: That is a way, *way* bigger compliment than it sounds like.
214->242
215
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "That's kind of you, but I've got to demur. It's hard to tell a story you don't really believe in anymore..."
256
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215->256
510
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh, sweetie. I don't think the Perikarnassians were thinking of people in *my* situation." She looks down at her legs...
216->510
217
You: "It's just police-work."
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218
Untitled hub
429
You: "Sorry, I have too many other things on my plate. Wish you the best of luck." (Reject task.)
218->429
744
You: "Alright, when you put it that way -- I'll help." (Accept task.)
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219
Suggestion: All qualities these two seem to share in abundance.
550
You: "Wrong or not, your relationship with Morell isn't just about the phasmid."
219->550
221
Variable["village.lena_offered_to_recheck_traps"]
220->221
222
!(Variable["village.lena_offered_to_recheck_traps"])
220->222
661
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "What you have to know is, the Insulindian phasmid probably does not exist. Let us fools chase our ghosts. There are a million better things to do with your life."
221->661
222->171
223
Kim Kitsuragi: "Really?"
665
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh sweetie..." She looks at you, worried. "Please don't get stuck on a dream. Take it from me and Morell."
223->665
224
You: "It's been a pleasure, ma'am." (Conclude.)
666
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Likewise, sweetie." She flicks a switch on her chair and the engine turns on with a whir. "Thank you for everything. Truly. Even though it turned out to be a..." The sentence remains unfinished.
224->666
470
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: She turns back to the cafeteria manager. "And there's no public phones nearby?"
225->470
226
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Please don't trouble yourself about me, sweetie. I was just hoping to make a call, but the Whirling's phone line isn't working."
307
Empathy: A faint smile tells you she appreciates the effort, but at the moment her mind is on more serious matters...
226->307
227
Composure: She's agitated, judging from the way she keeps pulling at the frayed edge of her blanket.
572
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "And there's no public phones nearby?"
227->572
228->677
229
You: "That's too bad. I hope your husband comes back soon." (Decline task.)
437
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Yes, well, thank you for your time, officer. I'm probably just worrying for no reason. I'm sure they'll return before long..."
229->437
230
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["coast.morell_greeting_done"]
231
Variable["coast.morell_greeting_done"]
230->231
232
!(Variable["coast.morell_greeting_done"])
230->232
311
Kim Kitsuragi: "We ran into your husband on the coast, madam. He was just going to finish up some work and then come back."
231->311
633
Kim Kitsuragi: "I believe we ran into your husband on the coast, madam. He seemed to be busy setting up some trap, so we didn't talk to him much."
232->633
233
You: "What does your husband look like?"
380
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Hmmm. Well, his expression is slightly grumpy, but his eyes are always bright and curious, like a small boy's. And his palms are quite coarse from all the field work, but he's quite gentle..."
233->380
234->2
778
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh no, dear! It's the early spring of '51."
235->778
373
Composure: She looks flustered, her hands smoothing out the creases in her blanket even as she attempts to reassure you.
236->373
237
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Now, now." She tilts her head as she looks up at you with maternal solicitude.
237->188
238
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "I haven't seen very many other cities personally, but everyone says so. Revachol is a rare jewel. This city used to rule the world... Though it has seen better days." There's a pause as she studies your expression. You must look quite lost.
684
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Speaking of history -- you know what *year* it is, yes?"
238->684
239->536
240
You: "What is the *Revolution* you mentioned?"
413
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "A defeat, I'm afraid. The people of this archipelago tried to build something new, something *different*. The rest of the world didn't like it, so they came and ended it. This was forty two years ago."
240->413
818
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "But we should stop for today, sweetie. You look like you need a break. Besides, I'm not the best person to explain the *big* things to anyone..."
241->818
242->71
508
Drama: The glance is tender, yes, but tempered by something else, a thought she can't express even to him... Interesting.
243->508
244->707
245
Empathy: And she could get up and walk -- right into the reeds on her own. Into the mud. Anywhere.
732
Jump to: [lenamainhub]
245->732
246
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["whirling.lena_intro_done"] and Variable["whirling.lena_main_main_hub_reached"]
247
Variable["whirling.lena_intro_done"] and Variable["whirling.lena_main_main_hub_reached"]
246->247
248
!(Variable["whirling.lena_intro_done"] and Variable["whirling.lena_main_main_hub_reached"])
246->248
249
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "We were on our first date when I told him my story. You should have seen his face..." She smiles. "He said my descriptions match the phasmid down to a tee: its white marble limbs, the way it moved..."
249->13
250
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Of course -- I've thought about it. But Morell says my report matches with the others. And I'm sure I hadn't heard of the phasmid as a child. Nor had my mother -- or my grandmother."
250->12
251
Inland Empire: Do it. Who knows what cryptozoological mysteries will be uncovered?
251->48
856
You: "Sure thing, ma'am." (Accept the task)
251->856
252
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "But now we're both getting old, and he's still working himself sick out in those reeds, looking for it..." She shakes her head, still unable to meet your eyes. "But what if I was just *wrong*? I think I was..."
252->206
253
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Morell can explain it all much better. I wish you could hear him describe it. Then you'd understand, I'm sure."
835
Jump to: [lenamainhub]
253->835
254
Reaction Speed: She's skipping over some important parts... perhaps you'll find out more later.
519
Jump to: [morellhub]
254->519
706
Jump to: [Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: ""Yes, sweetie?""]
255->706
256->843
257
Suggestion: It has a taste *you're* quite familiar with.
742
You: "Lying has gotten you this far, why stop now?"
"Take it from me: Love *is* a lie. The sooner you accept it, the better."
"It's like I've always said: Women are she-vipers who can't be trusted."
257->742
258
You: "Never mind."
796
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Right..." She looks around. "It's almost time for me to go too. I can't see what use I can be here..."
258->796
259
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "I'm... in doubt, sweetie. That's all. Everyone is, now and then."
354
You: "You're in doubt? About what?"
259->354
260
Authority: And when a police officer asks -- you must answer.
613
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Do you ever wonder if some lovely story from your childhood is just that... a story? Or a dream?"
260->613
261
Composure: She has to swallow to relax her throat. It's keeping her from talking.
748
Untitled hub (03)
261->748
262
You: "Be careful out there, Lena." (Conclude.)
304
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "You too, sweetie." She flicks a switch and the engine on her chair turns on with a whir. "Thank you for everything. Truly. Even though it turned out to be a..." The sentence remains unfinished.
262->304
263
Volition: No one can STOP you from finding the phasmid.
263->81
265
IsKimHere()
264->265
266
!(IsKimHere())
264->266
265->83
266->840
267
Shivers: Somewhere out there -- a kilometre to the southeast -- a gust of wind shakes the Feld building, rattling dusty windows, beckoning with strange coldness. To ask the wind once more.
268
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "But they should have returned by now. They were just going down the coast, across the water lock, to set a few traps. He said they'd be back on Monday..." She sighs. "What could be keeping them?"
268->108
269
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Yes, sweetie?"
269->843
270
You: "I've changed my mind. I'll help you find your husband after all."
270->68
271
Garte, the Cafeteria Manager: "The closest phone booth is down the coast. Sorry for the inconvenience, ma'am." He appears to be genuinely apologetic.
845
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "It's fine, I understand. Thank you anyway." She turns back to you with a weary smile. "Now, then."
271->845
272
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Of course, officers." She smiles politely. "Is there a particular cryptid you two are interested in learning about?"
272->150
846
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh, of course, sweetie. I understand." She smiles brightly to mask her disappointment.
273->846
274
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["whirling.lena_husband_back"]
275
Variable["whirling.lena_husband_back"]
274->275
276
!(Variable["whirling.lena_husband_back"])
274->276
397
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh, hello, sweetie. So nice to see you again."
275->397
806
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_1"]
276->806
277
Untitled hub
435
You: "What did you need the phone for anyway?"
277->435
676
You: "Wait, what's wrong with the phone line?"
277->676
278
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "I hope so! He's going to catch a cold, staying out there for so long..."
318
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "But I am so relieved to hear that he's okay. Thank you for putting an old woman's heart at ease, if even a little."
278->318
279
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "I was also hoping she'd heard from Morell..." She looks down.
434
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh, forgive me for not introducing myself. My name is Lena. My husband and I are staying with our friend Gary just down the street, but I come here for tea when they're away."
279->434
280
Jump to: [Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: ""Oh, forgive me for not introducing..."]
280->434
281
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["whirling.klaasje_call_open_trouble"]
282
Variable["whirling.klaasje_call_open_trouble"]
281->282
283
!(Variable["whirling.klaasje_call_open_trouble"])
281->283
891
Logic: It must have been the Whirling landline that Klaasje "nicked."
282->891
367
Interfacing: Why would he be *vague* about phone problems? This is something to look into later -- ask Garte maybe.
283->367
284
Empathy: It's always a challenge to describe the person you know best in the world.
284->212
703
You: "That's good enough. Let me ask you something else."
284->703
285
Logic: It must have been the Whirling landline that Klaasje "nicked."
285->33
286
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Yes -- and Revachol...?" She examines you.
286->686
286->727
286->814
287->192
288
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "It is quite disappointing, yes. A lot of people would like some form of representation. There's *talk*, but... for now, the RCM is all we've got."
324
You: "If there's no government, how come there are cops?"
288->324
289
You: "Who could tell me more?" (Conclude.)
563
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["TASK.return_to_whirling_done"] == false and Variable["TASK.solve_the_strike_deadlock_done"] == false
289->563
290
Logic: Be real -- Gary is not going to help with this.
476
You: "I'll take care of it." (Take it on.)
"We'll take care of it." (Take it on.)
290->476
630
You: "Good luck with that. My bug-chasing days are done."
290->630
734
You: "Once more onto the breach, then!" (Take it on with undue optimism.)
290->734
291->707
292
You: "It's just a little side-thing, we'll do it down the line."
292->176
293
Suggestion: So that's how they met. This is *beyond* significant for them.
821
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "It did, yes -- like reeds in a gust of wind."
293->821
294
You: "Wow, love is *hard*."
294->60
826
Inland Empire: A dream?
295->826
296
Perception (Hearing): A *fool's hope* -- say her lips moving in silence.
296->82
297
Conceptualization: More important than a missing *expedition?* I don't know... expeditions often lead to something interesting.
297->843
298
Kim Kitsuragi: "*Establishment...*" His suspicion is confirmed. "I thought so."
298->210
299->66
300
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["coast.payphone_dolores_call_done"] or IsTHCPresent("caustic_echo") or IsTHCPresent("white_mourning") or Variable["inventory.ledger_caustic_echo"] or Variable["inventory.ledger_white_mourning"]
301
Variable["coast.payphone_dolores_call_done"] or IsTHCPresent("caustic_echo") or IsTHCPresent("white_mourning") or Variable["inventory.ledger_caustic_echo"] or Variable["inventory.ledger_white_mourning"]
300->301
302
!(Variable["coast.payphone_dolores_call_done"] or IsTHCPresent("caustic_echo") or IsTHCPresent("white_mourning") or Variable["inventory.ledger_caustic_echo"] or Variable["inventory.ledger_white_mourning"])
300->302
301->257
302->742
303
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "I was a paraplegic before we met. He didn't know before I came in, on our first date. If I weren't the Queen of the Cryptozoologists... If I didn't tell him that story..."
303->261
304->295
305
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Of course not -- I didn't mean to say my situation discredits the field. There have been *some* confirmed discoveries. And a lot of hoaxes too, but still..." She looks to the door.
305->201
306
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "The Union office probably has a phone, but I can't really get there, or to the phone booth down the coast... And Gary's phone is dead, too..." She sighs.
772
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: (Variable["whirling.klaasje_whirling_landline"] or Variable["whirling.klaasje_rape_phone_logic"]) and Variable["whirling.garte_main_logic_phone"] == false
306->772
307->306
308
You: "You may not believe it, but it looks like some maniac crashed his motor carriage into it."
"It looks like some maniac crashed his motor carriage into it. Probably Jacob Irw."
468
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh, sweetie, if it weren't for you I'd be looking forward to another sleepless night. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart!"
"Oh, sweetie, if it weren't for you I'd be looking forward to another sleepless night. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart!" She turns to the lieutenant. "Thank you *both*."
308->468
628
You: I love missing persons cases.
309->628
765
You: Why do *I* have to play Rescueman?
309->765
882
You: Missing persons aren't really my style.
309->882
310
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Of course, dear. Is there a particular cryptid that you're interested in learning about?"
310->150
634
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Are you sure it was him? Oh, thank heavens! Silly me." She smiles, though there's still concern in her features.
311->634
313
Variable["TASK.inspect_traps_2_done"]
312->313
314
!(Variable["TASK.inspect_traps_2_done"])
312->314
880
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Hello, sweetie. How are you?" She sounds tired.
313->880
526
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["TASK.restock_trap_done"]
314->526
315
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["whirling.lena_main_main_hub_reached"]
316
Variable["whirling.lena_main_main_hub_reached"]
315->316
317
!(Variable["whirling.lena_main_main_hub_reached"])
315->317
529
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh, hello, dear. I didn't notice you at first." She smiles up at you distractedly.
316->529
317->45
453
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_1"]
318->453
319->100
319->180
364
You: "It was just on my way while I was working the case."
319->364
809
You: "Just doing my job, ma'am."
319->809
320
You: "Is everything alright, ma'am?"
889
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "You see, Morell, my husband, and Gary were supposed to get back Monday night, but they're still missing and I haven't heard from them..."
320->889
321
Jump to: [Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: ""To let the young woman who's house..."]
321->753
322->519
323
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "We are in a hostel called the Whirling-in-Rags, dear. And the Whirling itself is in the city of Revachol."
323->193
324->52
325
You: "What does that have to do with there not being any cops?"
815
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "It has something to do with everything. I really don't know how to explain it better..."
325->815
327
IsKimHere()
326->327
328
!(IsKimHere())
326->328
374
Kim Kitsuragi: The lieutenant studies you, rubbing his chin.
327->374
328->49
329
Esprit de Corps: I'm beginning to suspect that you might indeed be completely adrift in this reality, thinks the lieutenant. How can it be *that* bad? Never mind -- we're in this now.
329->49
330
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: IsKimHere()
331
IsKimHere()
330->331
332
!(IsKimHere())
330->332
331->96
444
Jump to: [Untitled hub (02)]
332->444
333
You: "Our leaders are fierce warriors who traverse the plains on steeds."
333->147
334->240
334->289
644
You: "So -- how did I do?"
334->644
335->818
336
Visual Calculus: Measuring things is important. How did she get the size?
336->214
338
Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_1"]
337->338
339
!(Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_1"])
337->339
695
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "We were on a date, can you imagine? She tells me a story and it's the most detailed report of the Insulindian phasmid I've ever heard. The sounds -- she told me it hissed..."
338->695
339->249
340
You: "I really don't know."
499
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Well, whatever the cause, I'm thankful. You've spared me another sleepless night."
"Well, whatever the cause, I'm thankful... " She turns to the lieutenant. "To *both* of you. You've spared me another sleepless night."
340->499
341
Inland Empire: This will *surely* lead to a cryptozoological mystery with that *extremely rare insect*...
494
Conceptualization: Yes! Some left-field scientific research is exactly what you need right now. Funk up that *vanilla* murder investigation.
341->494
343
IsKimHere()
342->343
344
!(IsKimHere())
342->344
495
Kim Kitsuragi: "You're welcome, ma'am."
343->495
344->61
345->205
346
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh, sweetie, it's *fascinating*..." She catches herself. "But I shouldn't bore you with entomological minutiae."
346->62
347
Rhetoric: There's a touch of *awe* in the way she enunciates the creature's name.
347->210
702
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Yes! It can blend in almost *perfectly* among the reeds." Her face lights up at the thought of it. "It's how it's stayed hidden all these years. Centuries even."
348->702
349
Untitled hub (03)
427
You: "Maybe the phasmid *made* them make out?"
349->427
349->654
491
You: "What happened?"
350->491
782
You: "Wait. Where was this and how old were you?"
350->782
351
Untitled hub
351->229
559
You: "Don't worry. You've asked me to look into it and I will."
351->559
721
You: "This sounds like police business. I'll help you find your husband." (Accept task.)
351->721
352
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh, thank you so much. And don't catch a cold out there!" She smiles up at you brightly.
352->2
353
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "I hope I've been useful."
353->79
513
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "It's... a strange feeling." She looks down, biting her lower lip. "I haven't really told this to anyone, but... you *are* a police officer."
354->513
355
You: "You're right about all of it. And I need to get back to my work."
663
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Yes, I should go now. Poor Morell is running a fever. I need to get him home to Jamrock, before we overstay our welcome with Gary."
355->663
356
You: "Howdy, Lena! What's kicking?"
356->226
357
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "We'll be celebrating our *sixteenth anniversary* this autumn." Her smile is soft. "Not the most numerically satisfying anniversary, but I like the less obvious milestones even more, somehow..."
357->519
359
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "We hit it off and, well, here we are." She smiles wistfully.
358->359
359->254
360
You: "I've already given my word. I'm honour-bound to uphold it."
360->176
361
Kim Kitsuragi: "You know... to hell with it, let's have more cryptids."
361->272
362
You: "He's fine, ma'am. He couldn't get back earlier because the water lock on the canal was broken. Now he's just finishing up some work..."
"He's fine, ma'am. As I had suspected, he couldn't get back earlier because the water lock on the canal was broken. Now he's just finishing up some work..."
763
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh, yes, that's my Morell -- he's bound to catch a cold, staying out there for so long... "
362->763
363
You: "You seem busy. I'll come back later." [Leave.]
683
Jump to: [endhub]
363->683
364->41
532
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["whirling.lena_intro_done"]
365->532
366
You: "Hello again, ma'am. So why did you need to make that call?"
366->184
367->30
368
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: She frowns, looking you over. "Surely things can't be *that* bad?"
417
Inland Empire: You sense that she won't judge you, no matter what you say.
368->417
369
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Precisely, sweetie! Revachol is what's called a Zone of Control, led by an alliance of foreign powers. We have almost no government of our own, sadly..."
369->536
370
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["whirling.mirror_expression_source_located"]
371
Variable["whirling.mirror_expression_source_located"]
370->371
372
!(Variable["whirling.mirror_expression_source_located"])
370->372
812
Logic: The New was in the Thirties, and two decades have elapsed since The New, so it must be the Fifties now.
371->812
406
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: CheckItem("music_whirling_smallest_church")
372->406
373->326
374->329
375
Half Light: She had no fear. Just surprise.
419
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "I didn't know this can happen, so I reached my arm and touched the thing. It felt just like a stalk of reed, but it moved. Swaying, towering above me..." She looks at you. "After a while -- 20 seconds? a minute, maybe? -- it left. Went into the reeds."
375->419
376
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "How could she? Who imagines this? She didn't *know* about the phasmid. This is the main thing here, what makes it a confirmed sighting -- she had no previous knowledge of the insect."
458
Logic: So she couldn't have made it up. Or imagined it.
376->458
823
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "It's hard to say how big things are when you're quite *small* yourself. To me, it seemed to be taller than I was then... but that's probably not the case."
377->823
743
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh, of course it counts for something. But we've had our hard times too..." She looks down at her legs...
378->743
379
You: "Probably just some technical problem."
379->499
381
Logic: You can't go around Revachol feeling grown men's hands. If you want to find her husband, you'll need more *concrete* information.
380->381
381->284
382
Inland Empire: You've come so far. You can't leave those locusts there, waiting on the ghost reed with no one to witness when it appears...
382->733
383
Jump to: [IsKimHere() && coast.morell_before_l ...]
383->759
384
Half Light: There's a touch of *awe* in the way she enunciated the creature's name.
698
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["tc.cryptozoology"]
384->698
385
Jump to: [lenamainhub]
385->843
386
You: "To hell with this. *I* still believe you saw the phasmid."
386->123
387
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "I was a paraplegic before we met. He didn't know before I arrived... on our first date. If I weren't the Queen of the Cryptozoologists... If I didn't tell him that story..."
713
Composure: She has to swallow to relax her throat. It's keeping her from talking.
387->713
388
You: "So your husband is some kind of scientist?"
789
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh yes," she says with a pinch of pride. "A zoologist -- a *crypto*zoologist to be more precise."
388->789
389->85
518
You: "Wait, who's this 'Gary' person? Do you trust him?"
389->518
604
You: "The water lock to the other side of the coast is broken. They're probably just stuck over there." (Proceed.)
"The water lock to the other side of the coast was broken. They probably just got stuck over there." (Proceed.)
389->604
674
You: "Maybe your husband went off on an adventure?"
389->674
717
You: "You mentioned traps. Could there be some problem with them?"
389->717
390
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Goodness, no! Well, we did get separated once before, during that *monsoon* in South Safre. But we were younger then, and Morell always takes the appropriate precautions..."
599
Inland Empire: Do it. Find him. This will *surely* lead to a mystery with that *extremely rare insect*...
390->599
391
Jump to: [lenamainhub]
391->843
392
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: “But you have more important things to worry about.” She glances out the window toward the bay.
392->297
530
You: "This sounds more like a side thing. I need to take care of my *main thing* -- then I'll get back to this." [Leave.]
393->530
629
You: "Okay, I'll bite. Has your husband gone missing before?"
393->629
394
Kim Kitsuragi: A sigh. He takes off his glasses and wipes the lenses on his jacket before replacing them.
394->37
395
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "No." She says -- insisting now. "You don't have to do that. Enough of this fool's errand, Morell will do it. Or Gary. You have work to do, I've wasted enough of everyone's time."
395->290
396
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "I knew what I was getting into when I married a *cryptozoologist*, of course. It's just... Waiting for him to come back from field work is always nerve-racking..."
805
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Still, I should have *known* he'd be returning late this time around. Finding the Insulindian phasmid -- it's *very* important to him." She glances out the window toward the bay.
396->805
398
Jump to: [lenamainhub]
397->398
398->843
399
You: "He's fine. He couldn't get back before because the water lock on the canal was broken. I'm sure he'll be back soon."
"He's fine. As I had suspected, he couldn't get back before because the water lock on the canal was broken. I'm sure he'll be back soon."
399->278
400
Authority: To redeem yourself before the hoods of Law. Now start asking questions, like a real law enforcement official.
400->786
401
Suggestion: The lady is distressed. Perhaps something more up-beat might cheer her up?
465
lenaday2introhub
401->465
582
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "You see, Morell, my husband, and Gary were supposed to get back Monday night, but they're still missing and I haven't heard from them..."
402->582
403->174
8250397
JUMP OUT to WHIRLING / LENA INTRO
404->8250397
405
You: "A war zone. At the edge of the world."
777
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "It does still look like that in some parts of the city, doesn't it..."
405->777
407
CheckItem("music_whirling_smallest_church")
406->407
408
!(CheckItem("music_whirling_smallest_church"))
406->408
407->4
408->55
409
You: "I'd *like* to think it's the dictatorship of the proletariat, but something tells me it's not."
412
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh sweetie..." she smiles a sad smile. "It's really not. There used to be people who thought that way -- other people, who wanted those things -- but... they all went extinct."
409->412
410
You: "In hell. We're all in hell."
776
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "We're in the city of *Revachol*, dear." She flashes you a worried look.
410->776
411
You: "I believe Revachol is being managed by something called... the Coalition?"
411->369
412->98
413->325
414
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: CheckItem("kind_green_ape_pen")
415
CheckItem("kind_green_ape_pen")
414->415
416
!(CheckItem("kind_green_ape_pen"))
414->416
415->99
416->8
417->51
781
You: "Things aren't *bad*. They're catastrophic."
417->781
862
You: "Yeah, I'm blowing this whole thing out of proportion. Forget I said anything."
417->862
418
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "The strangest moment of my life: I looked up and one of the reeds *moved*. Not like a plant, but like a living thing -- it stood up and looked at me. Its body unfolded like some antique toy... I've never seen anything like it."
418->375
419->152
420
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "You're welcome, sweetie. I do appreciate the chance to relive it, whenever I get one. It was just..." she sighs. "Such an impossibly sunshiny day. So warm."
420->245
421
You: "He gives up and *I'm* running around?"
449
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "I'm sorry, dear. It was me -- I made him go home. He gets *so* stubborn about these things -- luckily his cough kept him from arguing with me."
421->449
422
Conceptualization: Some fringe-science is *exactly* what's needed right now. Spice up that *vanilla* murder investigation.
422->351
424
Variable["whirling.lena_questtaking_passives_shown"]
423->424
425
!(Variable["whirling.lena_questtaking_passives_shown"])
423->425
424->105
425->341
426->843
427->115
428
Inland Empire: Oh yeah. Here comes the *interesting*.
428->161
794
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "I understand. Best of luck with your work as well." She smiles up at you, doing her best not to look disappointed.
429->794
430
You: "Good day, ma'am. Everything alright?"
617
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Please don't trouble yourself about me, sweetie. I was just hoping to make a call, but the Whirling's phone line isn't working."
430->617
431
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Gary's as loyal as they come. I'd trust him with my husband's life any day."
431->85
431->604
431->674
431->717
432
Suggestion: The lieutenant doesn't want to agitate the woman.
735
Inland Empire: Do it. Find her husband. This will *surely* lead to a cryptozoological mystery with that *extremely rare insect*...
432->735
701
Inland Empire: Of course. Do it. Who knows what mysteries await?
433->701
434->759
435->677
436->843
573
Empathy: There's a note of disappointment in her voice that she can't quite suppress.
437->573
438
You: "Turns out the water lock was broken, so your husband is probably just stuck further down the coast. He should return now that it's fixed."
438->128
439
You: "I think I ran into your husband on the coast. He seemed to be busy, so I didn't talk to him much."
"I ran into your husband on the coast. He was just going to finish up some work and then head back."
439->634
440
Conceptualization: Now maybe she'll open up about those *fascinating cryptids*. Take her mind off all this...
887
Jump to: [lenamainhub]
440->887
441
You: "Sorry, ma'am, I didn't mean to eavesdrop on your conversation. Tell me how I might make it up to you?"
441->888
442
You: "I don't really know... some seedy hotel?"
857
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "A seaside hostel called the Whirling-in-Rags, to be precise. And the Whirling itself is in Revachol."
442->857
443
You: "I don't even know what to say. I'm so disappointed."
443->288
444->334
445
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "You were doing quite well up until the end there. It *does* look like you're having trouble remembering things. History and places. Remembering *Reality*, in a word. It's very odd..."
445->330
8250283
JUMP OUT to WHIRLING / LENA INTRO
446->8250283
447
Jump to: [lenamainhub]
447->843
448->11
449->20
451
Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_1"]
450->451
452
!(Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_1"])
450->452
451->376
452->250
454
Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_1"]
453->454
455
!(Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_1"])
453->455
849
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["tc.cryptozoology"] and Variable["whirling.lena_white_check_cryptids"] == false
454->849
496
Empathy: You haven't, however. There are dangers out there, our ageing bodies fail... her heart won't rest until Morell is safely back with her.
455->496
456
Volition: Doing some *good* will alleviate the hangover. At least you're of use to *someone*.
456->393
457->26
458->75
459
Suggestion: An acorn is not the same as the tree. That requires time, diligence, and care...
459->550
797
You: And? I need something *good* here.
459->797
836
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "But if the dream comes to naught, what good is it? No, the thing is..." She looks down at her legs...
460->836
461
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh dear, I'm afraid I'm not explaining this very well. It *is* very special..." The woman's face flushes with embarrassment.
461->253
462
You: "You've given up on the phasmid."
462->259
463
You: "He'd still be into you. That's not how these things work."
615
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Maybe. But then why do I not dare tell him?" She sighs. "I've wasted enough of your time with this drama. I really must stop talking about it, lest I start crying and waste *more* of your time."
463->615
668
Drama: The sigh is tender, yes, but tempered by something else, a thought she can't express... Interesting.
464->668
465->356
465->363
465->430
566
You: "Sorry, ma'am, I didn't mean to eavesdrop on your conversation. Tell me how I might make it up to you?"
465->566
466
lenawhycallhub
466->30
567
You: "Wait, what's wrong with the phone line?"
466->567
467
You: "I think I have all the information I need. Let's move on." (Conclude.)
467->353
468->92
469
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "It's fine, I understand. Thank you anyway." She turns back to you with a weary smile. "I'm glad to see you again, dear."
769
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["whirling.lena_roll_with_me"]
469->769
679
Composure: She's agitated and keeps pulling at the frayed edge of her blanket.
470->679
471
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["TASK.locate_morell"]
472
Variable["TASK.locate_morell"]
471->472
473
!(Variable["TASK.locate_morell"])
471->473
472->177
885
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Thank you so much for helping us out with our research, sweetie," she says, beaming. "I hope all of this hasn't been too much of a distraction for you..."
473->885
474
You: "I restocked the empty trap... Where's Morell?"
720
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Thank you for doing that, dear." She manages a smile for you.
474->720
475
Empathy: Her smile is weary. Her earlier ebullience has left her.
847
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Morell still isn't feeling well. I convinced him to stay at Gary's to get some rest." She looks down at her hands. "I'm afraid the cold has really gotten to him."
475->847
476->39
477
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh, hello, dear. There you are again." She sounds glad to see you.
477->136
478->44
479
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: (Variable["whirling.klaasje_whirling_landline"] or Variable["whirling.klaasje_rape_phone_logic"]) and Variable["whirling.garte_main_logic_phone"] == false
480
(Variable["whirling.klaasje_whirling_landline"] or Variable["whirling.klaasje_rape_phone_logic"]) and Variable["whirling.garte_main_logic_phone"] == false
479->480
481
!((Variable["whirling.klaasje_whirling_landline"] or Variable["whirling.klaasje_rape_phone_logic"]) and Variable["whirling.garte_main_logic_phone"] == false)
479->481
587
Logic: No mystery here -- this is Klaasje's handiwork.
480->587
481->277
482
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Just a moment, officer..." She smiles up at you nervously. "If you run into my husband again... do tell him I'm worried, and to hurry back."
482->251
483->141
483->333
483->409
483->411
489
You: "Radios are being used to control people's minds and distort our perception of reality, concealing our true masters: foreigners and *women*."
483->489
539
You: "Some kind of democracy maybe?"
483->539
595
You: "We are governed by intelligent machines that perform calculations to determine the *freest* market. Everyone hustles and grinds like a bad ass visionary."
483->595
484
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "You're joking. Try again, one more time. What year is it?"
858
Jump to: [noyearhub]
484->858
485
You: "On something called *the urban coast*."
637
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Yes, we're in Martinaise, on the coast of Revachol."
485->637
486
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Someone more educated in these things than me? Someone rich, maybe? Wealthy people are educated. Though I don't know where you would find a wealthy person in Martinaise..."
486->692
541
Authority: Damn it, I was really hoping it would be a Cop World. Okay, well, let's see...
487->541
488->536
489->149
490
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "But thank you, sweetie. You did make me forget about my worries for a while." She smiles up at you, but concern is creeping back into her expression.
490->447
783
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["whirling.lena_saw_phasmid_how_old_asked"]
491->783
819
Encyclopedia: Betancourt got bombed in the war. It used to be quite near. Circa 20 kilometres from here.
492->819
493->134
494->26
495->61
496->849
497
Logic: A little missing person's puzzle might be just the thing to take your mind off the hangover.
570
Authority: You hear that? Someone's *missing*. There could be *foul play* afoot!
497->570
498
Kim Kitsuragi: "To be honest, this animal sounds like a *cryptid* -- you wouldn't happen to be searching for some kind of... Gnome of Geroma would you?"
498->158
499->92
500
You: "Tell me more about this *rare insect* your husband is looking for."
500->346
501->15
605
You: "You're right. I don't have time for insect facts right now. Let's talk about something else."
501->605
502
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "It's not made-up, officer, I can *assure* you."
653
Authority: There's a hint of defensiveness to her retort, but also confidence. She seems to sit up a little straighter in her chair.
502->653
503->322
505
Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_3_done"] == false
504->505
506
!(Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_3_done"] == false)
504->506
505->102
506->255
871
You: "You must be mistaken. I'm a connoisseur of delusional ramblings."
506->871
507
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "But darling, I didn't even get the *size* of it right."
507->336
508->707
509
Jump to: [Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: ""That's just it! This isn't like hi..."]
509->174
510->387
511->133
512->119
513->260
514
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: IsKimHere()
515
IsKimHere()
514->515
516
!(IsKimHere())
514->516
618
Kim Kitsuragi: "It's a pseudo-science that attempts to legitimize *research* into mythological beasts and urban legends." The lieutenant sounds unimpressed.
515->618
516->31
517
Kim Kitsuragi: "I can't say it's the best part of town, but I wouldn't worry *too much* about a pair of grown men travelling together."
517->432
799
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh, sweetie. It's nothing like that..." She smiles.
518->799
716
morellhub
519->716
520->308
520->340
520->379
603
You: "Word around the canal is some weird new cryptid destroyed it."
520->603
655
You: "I broke it. Drove my motor carriage into a billboard above the lock, blocking the gates."
520->655
750
You: "Wouldn't you know, it's blocked by a big butter billboard -- it fell right into the water!"
520->750
521
You: "I'd really like to hear about more cryptids."
756
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["whirling.lena_cryptid_kim_1st"] == 0 and IsKimHere()
521->756
522
You: "I've got a *premonition* that this missing scientist is connected to our main case."
754
Kim Kitsuragi: He sighs. "I sincerely doubt it. Still, I suppose it won't hurt to keep an eye out."
522->754
523
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["coast.morell_before_lena_day_2_wokim"]
524
Variable["coast.morell_before_lena_day_2_wokim"]
523->524
525
!(Variable["coast.morell_before_lena_day_2_wokim"])
523->525
524->439
525->497
527
Variable["TASK.restock_trap_done"]
526->527
528
!(Variable["TASK.restock_trap_done"])
526->528
574
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Hello, dear. It's good to see a familiar face." The elderly woman smiles up at you hopefully.
527->574
528->274
722
Jump to: [lenamainhub]
529->722
530->179
531
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "The Union office probably has a phone, but I can't really get there, or to the phone booth down the coast... And Gary's phone is dead, too..." She sighs.
531->479
533
Variable["whirling.lena_intro_done"]
532->533
534
!(Variable["whirling.lena_intro_done"])
532->534
533->182
636
Untitled hub (03)
534->636
535
You: "So, about your husband... Does he often go missing?"
810
Jump to: [Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: ""That's just it! This isn't like hi..."]
535->810
536->324
536->443
537
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "That's right! In a hostel called the Whirling-in-Rags, to be precise."
537->193
538->414
539->194
540
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Good, dear, you got the decade right! It's the spring of '51."
643
Drama: Though she praises you, it is clear that she was taken aback by your response.
540->643
594
Jump to: [regimehub]
541->594
542
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["tc.date_fifty_one"]
543
Variable["tc.date_fifty_one"]
542->543
544
!(Variable["tc.date_fifty_one"])
542->544
543->55
544->370
545
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["whirling.lena_kim_to_hell_cryptids"]
546
Variable["whirling.lena_kim_to_hell_cryptids"]
545->546
547
!(Variable["whirling.lena_kim_to_hell_cryptids"])
545->547
546->150
547->361
548->391
549->14
551
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "But it *is*. We've spent years searching for the phasmid, hunting it together. Without it, what are we? Just another pathetic old couple..."
550->551
868
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "If I hadn't led him down this path he could have a steady job lecturing at a university."
551->868
552
Kim Kitsuragi: "I knew it. "The lieutenant sighs. "We're gonna be chasing made-up insects with *cryptozoologists*."
552->502
705
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Well, some teenagers making out in the reeds saw one. They didn't know what it was, of course, but there was a brief article in a local newspaper. About their encounter with a *ghost insect* that looks like the reeds. Gary sent us the clipping."
553->705
554
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Of course, most phasmid sightings turn out to be *false alarms*, but their description matched the Insulindian phasmid *perfectly*, and they didn't even know what they were looking at!"
554->69
555
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh... you don't want to hear about some old woman's ramblings..."
"Yes, I saw it... But, like I already told you, dear, no one believed me for years -- until I met Morell."
555->17
556->76
557
Savoir Faire: That's not special at all. Of course it blends in, most insects do. You don't even have to be a stick insect for that...
870
Jump to: [phasmohub]
557->870
558->218
795
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Thank you, sweetie. I'm awfully sorry to impose on you like this -- maybe there's something *I* can help *you* with in the meanwhile?"
559->795
560
Jump to: [lenamainhub]
560->843
561
You: "*Now* I understand why you haven't told him about your doubts."
839
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: She sighs. "I've wasted enough of your time with this drama. I really must stop talking about it, lest I start crying and waste *more* of your time."
561->839
562
You: "Are you sure you don't need help getting to Gary's?"
749
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh no. Thank you, but I can get there on my own, this old thing is gas-powered." She taps her chair. "And then a taxi home. It's not so bad."
562->749
564
Variable["TASK.return_to_whirling_done"] == false and Variable["TASK.solve_the_strike_deadlock_done"] == false
563->564
565
!(Variable["TASK.return_to_whirling_done"] == false and Variable["TASK.solve_the_strike_deadlock_done"] == false)
563->565
639
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: IsKimHere()
564->639
667
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Well... I'm not sure, detective. I'm sorry. Wealthy people tend to be educated, but you're not likely to find one of those in Martinaise..."
565->667
566->617
878
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "The manager was vague about it." She frowns.
567->878
568
You: "Tell me more about Morell. Looks, character, your relationship..."
715
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh dear... I'm not sure where to begin..."
568->715
569->392
570->130
571
Authority: That's right. Now skip the foreplay. Time to dive into the dark alleys, start shaking down the usual suspects -- you know, *legwork*.
571->786
678
Garte, the Cafeteria Manager: "The closest phone booth is down the coast. Sorry for the inconvenience, ma'am." The cafeteria manager appears genuinely apologetic.
572->678
573->436
762
Jump to: [lenamainhub]
574->762
576
Variable["coast.morell_greeting_done"]
575->576
577
!(Variable["coast.morell_greeting_done"])
575->577
578
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["coast.morell_kim_there_no_task_greet"] and IsKimHere()
576->578
680
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["coast.morell_kim_there_no_task_greet"] and IsKimHere()
577->680
579
Variable["coast.morell_kim_there_no_task_greet"] and IsKimHere()
578->579
580
!(Variable["coast.morell_kim_there_no_task_greet"] and IsKimHere())
578->580
723
Kim Kitsuragi: "He's fine, ma'am. He couldn't get back earlier because the water lock on the canal was broken. Now he's just finishing up some work."
"He's fine, ma'am. As we had suspected, he couldn't get back earlier because the water lock on the canal was broken. Now he's just finishing up some work."
579->723
580->362
581->321
582->77
583
You: "You never told me you've *seen* the phasmid!"
"Tell me about seeing the phasmid again."
583->555
585
Variable["whirling.klaasje_call_open_trouble"]
584->585
586
!(Variable["whirling.klaasje_call_open_trouble"])
584->586
585->285
586->139
587->277
588->342
589
You: "We're in Revachol."
589->537
590
Empathy: I'm just a poor woman, she thinks. What do I know of these things. And how can I help you?
813
Jump to: [Untitled hub (02)]
590->813
591
whenhub
591->542
592
You: "We're dead. Haunting each other. We're ghosts."
592->237
593
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "The New! Disco dancing! It seems like a lifetime ago..." Her eyes are filled with light reflected off those gilded years, when the city seemed full of possibility.
687
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Much has changed, but it is still the most beautiful city in the world, a rare jewel set in the sand between the pines. Everyone says so, even foreigners." There's a pause as she studies your expression. You must look quite lost.
593->687
594->483
595->146
596
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "You didn't do very well, dear. It does look like you're having trouble remembering things. History and places. Remembering *Reality*, in a word. It's very odd..."
596->330
597
Inland Empire: Where did you go? Don't go...
597->153
598
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "...the way it moved, the colour, how some of its limbs were white like marble..." He breathes excitedly. "It matched *perfectly* with what I know from other accounts! It was amazing."
822
Morell, the Cryptozoologist: "If it weren't for Lena, I might've given up hope years ago. It's no exaggeration to say that she restored my faith in my profession." He looks at her with admiration, forgetting a wide smile on his face.
598->822
824
Conceptualization: Yes, please. Some science fiction is *exactly* what's needed right now. Spice up that *vanilla* murder investigation.
599->824
600
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Morell's so proud of it. He always tells everyone..."
600->120
601
You: "But... Morell told me you'd seen it. *You* also told me..."
601->600
602
You: "What is cryptozoology?"
602->514
869
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh, now you're just having fun at an old woman's expense! In any case, thank you for looking into this. It takes a weight off my shoulders."
"Oh, now you're just having fun at an old woman's expense! In any case, thank you for looking into this. It takes a weight off my shoulders." She turns to the lieutenant. "Thank you *both*."
603->869
652
Jump to: [Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: ""Oh, my! What happened to the water..."]
604->652
605->16
606->15
606->605
607
Encyclopedia: Ah, yes, *phasmatodea* -- a diverse group of insects whose bodies resemble twigs, leaves, that sort of thing. "Ghost insects," colloquially.
607->428
608
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: IsKimHere()
609
IsKimHere()
608->609
610
!(IsKimHere())
608->610
609->384
610->347
611->507
612
You: "What is it?"
612->513
837
Composure: Hunching her shoulders now, she seems even smaller than she is. Like a sad young girl.
613->837
614
You: Say nothing.
614->122
615->220
616->664
617->306
619
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "That's one opinion, yes. And people are entitled to their opinions..."
618->619
619->127
620
You: "How long have you been married?"
620->357
621
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: IsKimHere()
622
IsKimHere()
621->622
623
!(IsKimHere())
621->623
624
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["whirling.lena_kim_dont_worry"]
622->624
623->599
625
Variable["whirling.lena_kim_dont_worry"]
624->625
626
!(Variable["whirling.lena_kim_dont_worry"])
624->626
625->351
626->517
627
2ndsay1stgreetinghub
627->43
627->90
627->441
628->571
629->174
631
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "I absolutely understand, sweetie. It's for the best, believe me. And thank you for everything you've done for us, truly." She nods with a sad little smile.
630->631
745
Inland Empire: Very strange... you get the sense she wouldn't have let you do this even if you did volunteer. Why?
631->745
632->843
633->634
634->396
635->44
636->320
636->366
636->535
637->193
638->540
640
IsKimHere()
639->640
641
!(IsKimHere())
639->641
640->143
641->486
642->536
643->49
689
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["whirling.lena_quiz_wrong_counter"] < 4
644->689
645
You: "You don't notice this about me, but actually -- I have lost all memory of the world and myself and I have no idea what I'm doing."
"Can you tell me about this *reality* again?"
645->368
646
You: "On second thought, things *are* bad. I don't even know enough to know what I *don't* know about this world."
"Can you tell me about this *reality* again?"
"You know how I said yesterday that things are fine. They're actually not. I don't even know enough to know what I *don't* know about this world."
646->863
647
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "I looked up and one of the reeds moved. Not like a plant, but like a living thing. It stood up and looked at me. Its body unfolded, like some antique toy..." She shakes her head. "I'd never seen anything like it. The reeds turned into a creature."
647->375
648->21
649
You: "I've changed my mind. I'll tell Morell you're worried."
800
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh, you're such a dear! Thank you, sweetie."
649->800
650->298
651
Suggestion: But it *has*, hasn't it? A seed can only bear what's inside it. The seed of love is black and oily.
651->300
652->520
834
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "It's simply *elusive*, so much so that most *establishment* zoologists doubt it exists at all."
653->834
654->554
708
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh, sweetie... Well, I'm glad you survived that. And I'm grateful for the information -- it will spare me another sleepless night."
"Oh, sweetie... Well, I'm glad you survived that. And I'm grateful for the information -- it will spare me another sleepless night. Thank you *both*." She turns to the lieutenant.
655->708
656->612
657
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["whirling.lena_main_phasmid_large"]
658
Variable["whirling.lena_main_phasmid_large"]
657->658
659
!(Variable["whirling.lena_main_phasmid_large"])
657->659
658->601
736
You: "But... Morell told me you'd seen it."
659->736
660->252
662
Conceptualization: *Are* there? Some of the other things are pretty bad.
661->662
662->873
663->664
664->80
664->124
664->202
664->224
664->262
664->562
665->263
666->295
667->692
668->707
669
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh, sweetie, if it weren't for you I'd be looking forward to another sleepless night. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart!"
669->92
670
You: Maybe you could convince her to tell you about some *cool* cryptids?
671
You: Variable["whirling.lena_white_check_cryptids"]
670->671
672
Variable["whirling.lena_white_check_cryptids"]
671->672
673
!(Variable["whirling.lena_white_check_cryptids"])
671->673
672->138
673->138
674->390
675->800
676->129
677->279
678->469
679->271
681
Variable["coast.morell_kim_there_no_task_greet"] and IsKimHere()
680->681
682
!(Variable["coast.morell_kim_there_no_task_greet"] and IsKimHere())
680->682
764
Kim Kitsuragi: "He's fine, ma'am. He couldn't get back earlier because the water lock on the canal was broken. He should be back soon."
"He's fine, ma'am. As we had suspected, he couldn't get back earlier because the water lock on the canal was broken. He should be back soon."
681->764
682->399
683->44
684->591
685->484
686->593
687->684
688->536
690
Variable["whirling.lena_quiz_wrong_counter"] < 4
689->690
691
!(Variable["whirling.lena_quiz_wrong_counter"] < 4)
689->691
690->445
691->596
693
Variable["TASK.inspect_traps_done"]
692->693
694
!(Variable["TASK.inspect_traps_done"])
692->694
693->447
694->490
695->293
696->155
697->420
699
Variable["tc.cryptozoology"]
698->699
700
!(Variable["tc.cryptozoology"])
698->700
699->552
700->498
790
Encyclopedia: The quest for knowledge is never over!
701->790
702->557
704
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: The woman's face flushes with embarrassment. "I'm sorry, sweetie. I'm afraid I'm not very good at this sort of thing."
703->704
704->519
740
Electrochemistry: Interesting. Maybe the phasmid *made* the teenagers make out?
705->740
706->269
707->10
708->92
710
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "It's not a hobby, dear. It's a *sub-field* of zoology, one specializing in animal species that are so exceedingly rare that many assume them to be *extinct* or even *fictitious*..."
709->710
710->86
711
You: "Thing is, you're not sure you made it up either."
711->172
712
You: "Okay, it's a false memory. Doesn't mean all cryptids aren't real. Chase another one."
712->305
713->748
714
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "You might be right, detective..." She looks down at her legs...
714->303
715->716
716->173
716->233
716->467
716->620
798
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "I doubt it, sweetie. The traps aren't big enough for humans to get caught in them. They're for the insect. Anyway..." She looks around.
717->798
718->268
719
Jump to: [lenamainhub]
719->843
720->475
721->801
722->843
723->763
724->140
725->444
726
You: "The edge of civilization."
726->776
780
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Her grey eyes widen. "Oh my. How would I even begin to tell you? Revachol is the most beautiful city in the world. We're fortunate to be here, you and I."
727->780
729
IsKimHere()
728->729
730
!(IsKimHere())
728->730
729->183
730->41
731->707
732->843
733->476
733->630
733->734
886
You: "Something tells me it's up to me again."
733->886
734->39
735->422
736->169
838
Volition: He's hiding. These things are tough on him. Matters of love, not violence or deceit.
737->838
738->461
739->114
740->349
741->210
742->714
743->387
744->352
745->632
746->22
746->258
746->462
747
You: "You're... on the back foot."
746->747
747->259
748->294
748->463
748->561
748->614
874
Jump to: [Untitled hub]
749->874
750->669
751->227
752->355
752->386
752->711
752->712
828
You: First, tell her that her marriage hasn't been a lie.
752->828
753->36
754->133
755
Kim Kitsuragi: "Are you sure we have time to go chasing after bug-hunters just now?" The lieutenant taps his foot impatiently.
"Are you sure we have time to go chasing after bug-hunters just now?" The lieutenant tilts his head toward the vigilantes in the cafeteria. "I did suggest we play it cool but..."
755->217
755->292
755->360
755->522
884
You: "I think it would be good to take a break from the hanged-man for a little while."
755->884
757
Variable["whirling.lena_cryptid_kim_1st"] == 0 and IsKimHere()
756->757
758
!(Variable["whirling.lena_cryptid_kim_1st"] == 0 and IsKimHere())
756->758
757->545
758->310
760
IsKimHere() and Variable["coast.morell_before_lena_day_2"]
759->760
761
!(IsKimHere() and Variable["coast.morell_before_lena_day_2"])
759->761
760->230
761->523
762->843
763->318
764->278
765->400
766
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["whirling.lena_tell_water_lock"] or Variable["whirling.lena_said_met_morell"]
767
Variable["whirling.lena_tell_water_lock"] or Variable["whirling.lena_said_met_morell"]
766->767
768
!(Variable["whirling.lena_tell_water_lock"] or Variable["whirling.lena_said_met_morell"])
766->768
767->477
768->315
770
Variable["whirling.lena_roll_with_me"]
769->770
771
!(Variable["whirling.lena_roll_with_me"])
769->771
770->401
771->465
773
(Variable["whirling.klaasje_whirling_landline"] or Variable["whirling.klaasje_rape_phone_logic"]) and Variable["whirling.garte_main_logic_phone"] == false
772->773
774
!((Variable["whirling.klaasje_whirling_landline"] or Variable["whirling.klaasje_rape_phone_logic"]) and Variable["whirling.garte_main_logic_phone"] == false)
772->774
890
Logic: No mystery here -- this is Klaasje's handiwork. She cut the line.
773->890
774->466
775
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Oh, thank you so much sweetie. Good luck with your investigation now."
775->2
776->193
777->323
860
Composure: She leans back in her chair, alarmed by your answer.
778->860
779->286
780->238
781->863
782->196
784
Variable["whirling.lena_saw_phasmid_how_old_asked"]
783->784
785
!(Variable["whirling.lena_saw_phasmid_how_old_asked"])
783->785
784->418
785->647
787
Variable["whirling.lena_logic_said_good_against_hangover"]
786->787
788
!(Variable["whirling.lena_logic_said_good_against_hangover"])
786->788
787->393
788->456
789->602
790->67
792
IsKimHere()
791->792
793
!(IsKimHere())
791->793
792->213
793->382
794->2
795->385
796->560
797->219
798->599
799->431
881
Jump to: [lenamainhub]
800->881
802
IsKimHere()
801->802
803
!(IsKimHere())
801->803
802->755
803->209
804
You: "Only the hard core players left, huh?"
804->70
805->135
807
Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_1"]
806->807
808
!(Variable["TASK.report_to_cryptozoologists_1"])
806->808
807->471
808->766
809->41
810->174
811->6
811->410
811->485
811->726
861
You: "See -- I have no idea."
811->861
812->406
813->334
859
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Yes, great, see -- we're getting somewhere. What else do you know about our city of splendour? Tattered as she may be..."
814->859
815->590
816
You: "On Insulinde?"
816->145
817->193
818->95
819->491
820->597
821->598
822->10
823->154
824->351
825->9
827
Drama: A lie?
826->827
827->296
829
You: Variable["whirling.lena_sugg_convince_rc"]
828->829
830
Variable["whirling.lena_sugg_convince_rc"]
829->830
831
!(Variable["whirling.lena_sugg_convince_rc"])
829->831
865
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: Variable["whirling.lena_sugg_convince_rc"]
830->865
831->865
832->607
833->608
834->210
835->843
836->387
872
Lena, the Cryptozoologist's wife: "Seeing the Insulindian phasmid was just a story I used to tell people. I didn't really think about whether it was *real* or not."
837->872
838->752
839->220
841
Variable["TASK.ask_about_ruby_in_village"] and Variable["TASK.locate_ruby_on_the_coast_done"] == false
840->841
842
!(Variable["TASK.ask_about_ruby_in_village"] and Variable["TASK.locate_ruby_on_the_coast_done"] == false)
840->842
841->267
843->40
843->42
843->84
843->87
843->126
843->168
843->270
843->388
843->438
843->474
843->500
843->521
843->568
843->583
843->645
843->646
843->649
843->670
844
Empathy: She asked about you because she's afraid to hear about the traps. But that's what she really wants news of.
848
Jump to: [lenamainhub]
844->848
845->627
846->881
847->178
847->421
847->804
848->843
850
Variable["tc.cryptozoology"] and Variable["whirling.lena_white_check_cryptids"] == false
849->850
851
!(Variable["tc.cryptozoology"] and Variable["whirling.lena_white_check_cryptids"] == false)
849->851
850->440
851->887
852
Jump to: [lenamainhub]
852->843
854
(Variable["coast.morell_before_lena_day_2"] or Variable["coast.morell_before_lena_day_2_wokim"]) and Variable["whirling.lena_worried_special_goodbye_done"] == false
853->854
855
!((Variable["coast.morell_before_lena_day_2"] or Variable["coast.morell_before_lena_day_2_wokim"]) and Variable["whirling.lena_worried_special_goodbye_done"] == false)
853->855
854->482
855->2
856->775
857->193
8250450
JUMP OUT to WHIRLING / LENA INTRO
858->8250450
859->686
859->727
860->189
861->776
862->148
863->3
863->97
863->405
863->442
863->589
863->592
863->816
864->719
866
Variable["whirling.lena_sugg_convince_rc"]
865->866
867
!(Variable["whirling.lena_sugg_convince_rc"])
865->867
866->459
867->651
868->170
869->92
870->210
871->215
872->657
873->752
874->664
876
IsKimHere()
875->876
877
!(IsKimHere())
875->877
876->223
877->665
878->281
879->621
883
Perception (Sight): Dark circles around her eyes. She's absolutely exhausted.
880->883
881->843
882->175
883->844
884->394
885->319
886->395
887->843
888->531
889->280
890->466
891->30