WHIRLING F1 KARAOKE STAND - 942
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Karaoke Stand: The stage is all set up for your performance. Feels... silent. You can hear the pellets creak under your feet.
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Drama: The air is thick with anticipation.
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Drama: Someone dims the lights as the music starts... Okay. Here we go...
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Half Light: Yes. You can always do it in the evening. It will be less scary with a lot of people.
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Jump to: [karaoke mic hub]
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You: Thank you, Ancient Reptilian Brain.
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Ancient Reptilian Brain: No reply. There is silence now in the deep where the voice came from. It has receded into you, to return only in dreams and nightmares.
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Garte, the Cafeteria Manager: "Uhm... yes. I'm going to unplug the microphone, okay?" He unplugs it.
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You: Just stand there.
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Garte, the Cafeteria Manager: "That's it, I'm unplugging it." He presses stop on the tape carousel. You hear a little whine of feedback and then the mic dies in your hand.
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Savoir Faire: You feel a little dizzy. A little *unsteady*, suddenly.
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Garte, the Cafeteria Manager: "No, you're not. The *bills*, remember?"
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Jump to: [karaoke mic hub]
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You: "I don't want to dedicate this song to anyone. I performed it for myself."
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Karaoke Stand: The microphone amplifies your voice in an uncomfortable manner. Someone coughs. Most people have gone back to talking now.
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Savoir Faire: Just... just make sure you move, okay? Don't be stiff.
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Jump to: [karaoke mic hub]
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You: "Life is a fucking joke."
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You: "Thank you. I don't need big crowds, I just need my friends."
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You: "Thanks for bearing with me. I'm gonna get back to work now."
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Interfacing: That's it. You're unpowered.
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IsKimHere()
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Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]
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Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]
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!(Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"])
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Limbic System: "I would often go there. To the tiny church there. The smallest church in Saint-Saëns -- though it once was larger.How the rill may rest there. Down through the mist there. Toward the seven sisters -- toward those pale cliffs thereI would often stay there. In the tiny yard there. I have been so glad here -- looking forward to the past hereBut now you are alone. None of this matters at all."
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Limbic System: "I would often go there. To the tiny church there. The smallest church in Saint-Saëns -- though it once was larger.How the rill may rest there. Down through the mist there. Toward the seven sisters -- toward those pale cliffs thereI would often stay there. In the tiny yard there. I have been so glad here -- looking forward to the past hereBut now you are alone. None of this matters at all."
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Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"]
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Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"]
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!(Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"])
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Garte, the Cafeteria Manager: "So, are you ready for your... *thing* now? Let me know when I should turn on the karaoke carousel."
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Garte, the Cafeteria Manager: "What are you doing? I told you it was for customers only. I'm not turning on the karaoke carousel unless you pay your bills."
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You: Look around the room first.
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IsMorning()
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IsAfternoon()
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IsAfternoon()
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!(IsAfternoon())
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Karaoke Stand: There are *some* people out there, but mostly -- a post meridian slumber has fallen on the premise. Not super lively. It would be wiser to perform in the evening, no? But the choice is yours...
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IsEvening()
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Ancient Reptilian Brain: "I would often go there. To the tiny church there. The smallest church in Saint-Saëns -- though it once was larger.How the rill may rest there. Down through the mist there. Toward the seven sisters -- toward those pale cliffs thereI would often stay there. In the tiny yard there. I have been so glad here -- looking forward to the past hereBut now you are alone. None of this matters at all."
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Garte, the Cafeteria Manager: A rather lonely applause echoes through the mostly empty cafeteria. It's Garte. "Not bad," he tells you with an approving nod.
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Kim Kitsuragi: "Yes. Not bad at all." The lieutenant joins in. You feel your hands shake as awareness of your body returns to you.
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Untitled hub (03)
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You: "I SANG ABOUT HOW I FEEL! Fuck all you, scum!"
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Kim Kitsuragi: "Let's go, officer." The lieutenant closes his notes. "These people wouldn't know a good performance if it bit them in the ass."
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You: "You... liked it?"
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You: [Put down the mic.]
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IsKimHere()
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IsEvening()
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Volition: He's not backing up from this. Standing up here is merely a practice run without paying him first.
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karaoke mic hub
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IsEvening()
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!(IsEvening())
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Karaoke Stand: The bar is full and buzzing with chatter. No one is paying you any attention, but still you feel your knees turn to noodles. Okay, now a couple is looking at you! Even worse...
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Karaoke Stand: The dining hall has cleared up of customers for tonight. Even the kitchen is closed, and someone has turned down the lights. Maybe it's a good idea to do it in the dark like this? Almost after closing hours...
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IsMorning()
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!(IsMorning())
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Karaoke Stand: It's still early here. Faint daylight is seeping into the dining hall. All the tables have been wiped pristine clean for the customers to come...
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Jump to: [karaoke mic hub]
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You: [Say nothing. Leave enigmatically.]
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Garte, the Cafeteria Manager: "Okay. Yes. I'm going to unplug the microphone, so you can get off the stage now."
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You: "You don't know what good singing is! This is *real* singing. I sang about *real* stuff."
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Drama: A lazy applause fills the room. You feel your hands shake as awareness of your body returns to you.
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Untitled hub
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Ancient Reptilian Brain: "I would often go there. To the tiny church there. The smallest church in Saint-Saëns -- though it once was larger.How the rill may rest there. Down through the mist there. Toward the seven sisters -- toward those pale cliffs thereI would often stay there. In the tiny yard there. I have been so glad here -- looking forward to the past hereBut now you are alone. None of this matters at all."
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Garte, the Cafeteria Manager: "But uh, are you done now? Can I unplug the microphone? I'd like to unplug the microphone." He's ready for things to get back to normal.
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are we done
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IsKimHere()
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!(IsKimHere())
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Drama: Someone dims the lights as the music starts. A lump's in your throat suddenly...
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Drama: Did you hear that? The most pathetic applause in the world. Made of pity. No matter the time of day, or how small the audience -- this is a *pitiful* applause.
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inner monologue hub
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Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]
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Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]
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!(Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"])
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Ancient Reptilian Brain: "I would often go there. To the tiny church there. The smallest church in Saint-Saëns -- though it once was larger.How the rill may rest there. Down through the mist there. Toward the seven sisters -- toward those pale cliffs thereI would often stay there. In the tiny yard there. I have been so glad here -- looking forward to the past hereBut now you are alone. None of this matters at all."
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Ancient Reptilian Brain: "I would often go there. To the tiny church there. The smallest church in Saint-Saëns -- though it once was larger.How the rill may rest there. Down through the mist there. Toward the seven sisters -- toward those pale cliffs thereI would often stay there. In the tiny yard there. I have been so glad here -- looking forward to the past hereBut now you are alone. None of this matters at all."
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Karaoke Stand: Someone's making coffee in the kitchen, but aside from that no one's really around yet. It would be a much better idea to perform in the evening, no?
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IsKimHere()
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IsKimHere()
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!(IsKimHere())
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Kim Kitsuragi: The lieutenant doesn't say anything, but gives you a quick smile, before turning away.
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Garte, the Cafeteria Manager: "Good, good," the cafeteria manager intervenes to cut the moment short. "Are we ready? I want to unplug the microphone now."
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You: "It's been an honour." [Bow and leave.]
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You: "Evening will come, we will sew the white sail! Workers of the world, unite!" [Leave.]
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You: [Whip out your finger pistols, shoot in the air and leave.]
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You: "Thank you, Martinaise." [Leave.]
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Physical Instrument: You're sweating...
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Garte, the Cafeteria Manager: "Yes, well..." He clearly doesn't know how to respond -- your words caught him by surprise. "I'm just doing my job, that's all."
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Drama: The air is thick with anticipation.
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Drama: The tape clicks into the carousel and then the music starts...
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Variable["tc.harry"]
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Variable["tc.harry"]
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!(Variable["tc.harry"])
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Drama: Do you hear that? It's the most pathetic applause in the world, Harry. Made of pity. No one *liked* you.
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Drama: Do you hear that? The most pathetic applause in the world. Made of pity. No one *liked* you -- they think you're a joke.
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Endurance: Does someone feel like throwing up? I do. A little.
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Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == false
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Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == false
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!(Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == false)
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Glen: "Quit yellin' into the mic!" You hear from the Union booth.
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You: "I'm up here singing my fucking HEART OUT and it's not *good enough* for you fuckers!?"
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Karaoke Stand: Immediately a loud feedback noise startles the room. You feel like an amateur. How are you supposed to hold the mic? Should you just *sing* into it? Where should you stand?
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Interfacing: Hands... Where do you put your *hands*?!
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You: "I want dedicate this song to whoever wrote me that fucking letter. I still love you. Thank you very much, asshole."
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IsEvening()
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IsEvening()
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!(IsEvening())
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Karaoke Stand: Your words echo in the karaoke mic. People talk in the distance. A couple tries not to look at you.
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Karaoke Stand: Your words echo in the karaoke mic. They sound sparse. The room is almost empty.
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Esprit de Corps: I mean it, he thinks.
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Conceptualization: To him, being a cop in the RCM was truly expressed in that performance.
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Drama: The tape clicks into the carousel and then the music starts... God, a lump's in your throat suddenly...
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You: "I'm ready, Garte. Hit play."
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You: Variable["whirling.karaoke_drama_redcheck"]
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Variable["whirling.karaoke_drama_redcheck"]
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!(Variable["whirling.karaoke_drama_redcheck"])
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Variable["whirling.karaoke_drama_redcheck"]
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Kim Kitsuragi: "I can see that." The lieutenant steps away from the stage, ready for your performance.
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Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"]
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You: "Fuck you! I gave it my fucking best. I gave it EVERYTHING and you SHIT on me?!"
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You: Say: "You *didn't* like it, huh?"
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Composure: He's incapable of blushing, but if he weren't -- he'd blush.
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IsEvening()
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!(IsEvening())
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Garte, the Cafeteria Manager: "Uhm... I'm gonna unplug the mic now, okay?"
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Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == false
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You: [Leave.]
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You: "Look, Kim, I'm going to sing karaoke!"
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You: Put your lips against the microphone -- test it.
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You: "I'd like to dedicate this song to Garte for letting me sing it. It's all shit, Garte."
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Drama: Last words?
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You: "I'd like to dedicate this song to Contact Mike. Everyone else *sucks*."
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IsKimHere()
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IsKimHere()
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!(IsKimHere())
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Kim Kitsuragi: The lieutenant doesn't say anything -- but he smiles sadly.
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Variable["whirling.karaoke_drama_redcheck"]
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!(Variable["whirling.karaoke_drama_redcheck"])
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IsEvening()
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IsEvening()
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Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"]
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!(Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"])
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Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == false
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!(Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == false)
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IsDaytime()
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Karaoke Stand: Someone walks out of the room -- by the front door. Some woman. Is it because of you?
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Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]
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Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]
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!(Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"])
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Drama: The air is thick with anticipation.
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You: Thank you, Ancient Reptilian Brain.
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Ancient Reptilian Brain: There is silence now in the deep where the voice came from. It has receded -- to return only in dreams and nightmares.
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Drama: This guy really carried you.
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You: "I'd like to dedicate this song to the pale nothing that will devour the world."
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You: "I'd like to dedicate this song to my partner, Kim, even though he's not here right now."
"I'd like to dedicate this song to my partner, Kim Kitsuragi." (Nod to the lieutenant.)
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Kim Kitsuragi: "Yes," he bows lightly. "It was downright tragic, detective."
"Detective Du Bois..." He bows lightly. "It was downright *tragic*. Now let's go."
"Lieutenant Du Bois..." he bows lightly. "It was downright *tragic*. Now let's go."
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IsDaytime()
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!(IsDaytime())
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Shanky: A voice from the back squeaks something. It's definitely laughter.
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You: "I'd like to dedicate this song to the RCM. Please don't fire me."
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Inland Empire: They are going to hate you.
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Drama: The air is thick with anticipation.
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Karaoke Stand: You hear -- or *think* you hear -- uncomfortable shifting around. A bit of laughter, maybe? No one's saying anything.
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IsKimHere()
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