WHIRLING F1 KARAOKE STAND - 942

G 0 START 1 input 0->1 7 Karaoke Stand: The stage is all set up for your performance. Feels... silent. You can hear the pellets creak under your feet. 1->7 2 Drama: The air is thick with anticipation. 171 Drama: Someone dims the lights as the music starts... Okay. Here we go... 2->171 3 Half Light: Yes. You can always do it in the evening. It will be less scary with a lot of people. 78 Jump to: [karaoke mic hub] 3->78 4 You: Thank you, Ancient Reptilian Brain. 11 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. 4->11 5 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager: "Uhm... yes. I'm going to unplug the microphone, okay?" He unplugs it. 6 You: Just stand there. 139 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. 6->139 49 Savoir Faire: You feel a little dizzy. A little *unsteady*, suddenly. 7->49 8 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager: "No, you're not. The *bills*, remember?" 31 Jump to: [karaoke mic hub] 8->31 9 You: "I don't want to dedicate this song to anyone. I performed it for myself." 117 Karaoke Stand: The microphone amplifies your voice in an uncomfortable manner. Someone coughs. Most people have gone back to talking now. 9->117 10 Savoir Faire: Just... just make sure you move, okay? Don't be stiff. 169 Jump to: [karaoke mic hub] 10->169 40 You: "Life is a fucking joke." 11->40 105 You: "Thank you. I don't need big crowds, I just need my friends." 11->105 159 You: "Thanks for bearing with me. I'm gonna get back to work now." 11->159 12 Interfacing: That's it. You're unpowered. 152 IsKimHere() 12->152 13 Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] 14 Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] 13->14 15 !(Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]) 13->15 28 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." 14->28 166 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." 15->166 16 Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"] 17 Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"] 16->17 18 !(Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"]) 16->18 113 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager: "So, are you ready for your... *thing* now? Let me know when I should turn on the karaoke carousel." 17->113 29 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." 18->29 19 You: Look around the room first. 35 IsMorning() 19->35 20 IsAfternoon() 21 IsAfternoon() 20->21 22 !(IsAfternoon()) 20->22 142 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... 21->142 32 IsEvening() 22->32 23 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." 27 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. 23->27 24 Kim Kitsuragi: "Yes. Not bad at all." The lieutenant joins in. You feel your hands shake as awareness of your body returns to you. 73 Untitled hub (03) 24->73 25 You: "I SANG ABOUT HOW I FEEL! Fuck all you, scum!" 25->139 26 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." 131 You: "You... liked it?" 26->131 140 You: [Put down the mic.] 26->140 45 IsKimHere() 27->45 90 IsEvening() 28->90 147 Volition: He's not backing up from this. Standing up here is merely a practice run without paying him first. 29->147 99 karaoke mic hub 31->99 33 IsEvening() 32->33 34 !(IsEvening()) 32->34 61 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... 33->61 38 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... 34->38 36 IsMorning() 35->36 37 !(IsMorning()) 35->37 54 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... 36->54 37->20 87 Jump to: [karaoke mic hub] 38->87 39 You: [Say nothing. Leave enigmatically.] 170 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager: "Okay. Yes. I'm going to unplug the microphone, so you can get off the stage now." 40->170 41 You: "You don't know what good singing is! This is *real* singing. I sang about *real* stuff." 41->139 42 Drama: A lazy applause fills the room. You feel your hands shake as awareness of your body returns to you. 136 Untitled hub 42->136 43 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." 43->27 44 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. 59 are we done 44->59 46 IsKimHere() 45->46 47 !(IsKimHere()) 45->47 46->24 47->73 48 Drama: Someone dims the lights as the music starts. A lump's in your throat suddenly... 48->13 49->16 50 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. 88 inner monologue hub 50->88 51 Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] 52 Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] 51->52 53 !(Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]) 51->53 55 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." 52->55 94 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." 53->94 60 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? 54->60 55->42 56 IsKimHere() 57 IsKimHere() 56->57 58 !(IsKimHere()) 56->58 126 Kim Kitsuragi: The lieutenant doesn't say anything, but gives you a quick smile, before turning away. 57->126 103 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." 58->103 59->39 79 You: "It's been an honour." [Bow and leave.] 59->79 95 You: "Evening will come, we will sew the white sail! Workers of the world, unite!" [Leave.] 59->95 96 You: [Whip out your finger pistols, shoot in the air and leave.] 59->96 118 You: "Thank you, Martinaise." [Leave.] 59->118 60->3 137 Physical Instrument: You're sweating... 61->137 62 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." 62->44 63 Drama: The air is thick with anticipation. 172 Drama: The tape clicks into the carousel and then the music starts... 63->172 64 Variable["tc.harry"] 65 Variable["tc.harry"] 64->65 66 !(Variable["tc.harry"]) 64->66 157 Drama: Do you hear that? It's the most pathetic applause in the world, Harry. Made of pity. No one *liked* you. 65->157 97 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. 66->97 67 Endurance: Does someone feel like throwing up? I do. A little. 67->31 68 Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == false 69 Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == false 68->69 70 !(Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == false) 68->70 150 Glen: "Quit yellin' into the mic!" You hear from the Union booth. 69->150 148 You: "I'm up here singing my fucking HEART OUT and it's not *good enough* for you fuckers!?" 70->148 71 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? 106 Interfacing: Hands... Where do you put your *hands*?! 71->106 72 You: "I want dedicate this song to whoever wrote me that fucking letter. I still love you. Thank you very much, asshole." 72->117 73->4 73->40 73->105 73->159 74 IsEvening() 75 IsEvening() 74->75 76 !(IsEvening()) 74->76 81 Karaoke Stand: Your words echo in the karaoke mic. People talk in the distance. A couple tries not to look at you. 75->81 149 Karaoke Stand: Your words echo in the karaoke mic. They sound sparse. The room is almost empty. 76->149 77 Esprit de Corps: I mean it, he thinks. 141 Conceptualization: To him, being a cop in the RCM was truly expressed in that performance. 77->141 78->99 80 Drama: The tape clicks into the carousel and then the music starts... God, a lump's in your throat suddenly... 80->13 81->68 82 You: "I'm ready, Garte. Hit play." 83 You: Variable["whirling.karaoke_drama_redcheck"] 82->83 84 Variable["whirling.karaoke_drama_redcheck"] 83->84 85 !(Variable["whirling.karaoke_drama_redcheck"]) 83->85 110 Variable["whirling.karaoke_drama_redcheck"] 84->110 85->110 86 Kim Kitsuragi: "I can see that." The lieutenant steps away from the stage, ready for your performance. 114 Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"] 86->114 87->99 98 You: "Fuck you! I gave it my fucking best. I gave it EVERYTHING and you SHIT on me?!" 88->98 119 You: Say: "You *didn't* like it, huh?" 88->119 88->148 89 Composure: He's incapable of blushing, but if he weren't -- he'd blush. 89->103 91 IsEvening() 90->91 92 !(IsEvening()) 90->92 91->64 92->50 93 Garte, the Cafeteria Manager: "Uhm... I'm gonna unplug the mic now, okay?" 93->41 93->98 94->42 97->88 120 Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == false 98->120 99->19 99->82 100 You: [Leave.] 99->100 101 You: "Look, Kim, I'm going to sing karaoke!" 99->101 156 You: Put your lips against the microphone -- test it. 99->156 101->86 102 You: "I'd like to dedicate this song to Garte for letting me sing it. It's all shit, Garte." 102->62 164 Drama: Last words? 103->164 104 You: "I'd like to dedicate this song to Contact Mike. Everyone else *sucks*." 104->117 105->170 106->67 107 IsKimHere() 108 IsKimHere() 107->108 109 !(IsKimHere()) 107->109 167 Kim Kitsuragi: The lieutenant doesn't say anything -- but he smiles sadly. 108->167 109->103 111 Variable["whirling.karaoke_drama_redcheck"] 110->111 112 !(Variable["whirling.karaoke_drama_redcheck"]) 110->112 160 IsEvening() 111->160 144 IsEvening() 112->144 113->99 115 Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"] 114->115 116 !(Variable["TASK.pay_for_the_damages_done"]) 114->116 115->31 116->8 117->103 119->74 121 Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == false 120->121 122 !(Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] == false) 120->122 133 IsDaytime() 121->133 132 Karaoke Stand: Someone walks out of the room -- by the front door. Some woman. Is it because of you? 122->132 123 Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] 124 Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"] 123->124 125 !(Variable["TASK.report_to_the_tribunal_done"]) 123->125 124->43 125->23 126->89 127 Drama: The air is thick with anticipation. 127->80 128 You: Thank you, Ancient Reptilian Brain. 129 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. 128->129 130 Drama: This guy really carried you. 129->130 130->9 130->72 130->102 130->104 158 You: "I'd like to dedicate this song to the pale nothing that will devour the world." 130->158 165 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.) 130->165 155 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." 131->155 132->6 132->25 132->41 134 IsDaytime() 133->134 135 !(IsDaytime()) 133->135 168 Shanky: A voice from the back squeaks something. It's definitely laughter. 134->168 135->132 136->9 136->72 136->102 136->104 136->128 138 You: "I'd like to dedicate this song to the RCM. Please don't fire me." 136->138 136->158 136->165 143 Inland Empire: They are going to hate you. 137->143 138->107 139->12 141->140 142->3 143->10 145 IsEvening() 144->145 146 !(IsEvening()) 144->146 163 Drama: The air is thick with anticipation. 145->163 146->127 147->99 151 Karaoke Stand: You hear -- or *think* you hear -- uncomfortable shifting around. A bit of laughter, maybe? No one's saying anything. 148->151 149->68 150->98 150->148 151->93 153 IsKimHere() 152->153 154 !(IsKimHere()) 152->154 153->26 154->140 155->77 156->71 157->88 158->117 159->5 161 IsEvening() 160->161 162 !(IsEvening()) 160->162 161->2 162->63 163->48 164->59 165->56 166->90 167->103 168->132 169->99 171->51 172->123