• I take a moment to catch my breath and make sure nothing is broken.

daring -10%

• I shake my head vigorously. This is no time for memories.

daring +10%

• I focus on protecting the box with my own body.

daring +10%

• I try to keep myself safe.

daring -10%

• My will is strong enough to control her; I will not allow myself to fail.

force +10

• I am cleverer than she; I run her body, but trap her mind.

subterfuge +10

• I smile threateningly; he should be afraid of me.

arrogance +10%

• I try for my best Argent impersonation.

subterfuge +5%

• I just punch the asshole.

daring +5%

villainy +5%

• Question 6

• I lure him close and wait for an opening.

daring -10%

• I rush him and try to take him out fast.

daring +5%

• I let him attack and wait for an opening.

daring +10%

• There is always room for one more kick.

villainy +20%

• No time for petty vengeance.

• And yet, I can't quite resist lingering inside her brain.

• Lingering inside Argent’s Pretty Mind

• Reluctantly, I start loosening my tethers to Lady Argent's mind.

daring -20%

willpower ->tired

• What do I care? It's not even my body.

villainy +5%

daring +10%

willpower ->exhausted

• Pain is something I'd rather avoid. Time to exit this body.

villainy +10%

willpower ->tired

• I will find a suitable puppet and have them collect it for me. That way, nobody will recognize me at the scene.

arrogance -10%

• Collect the Box as a Puppet

• This is too important; I will go and collect it myself. It's been years since I was in the paper, and I wore a mask back then.

daring +20%

(hidden)body ->self

• Collect the Box as Urself

• I pick the bellhop; he doesn't even know my real name.

(hidden)body ->bellhop

• I pick the businessman; better not to take any risks.

(hidden)body ->businessman

• I tighten my grasp on the man's mind, squashing any stray worries.

✩(businessman)

• I tighten my grip on the kid's mind, squashing any worries. ✩(bellhop)

villainy +10%

• I keep walking to help ease his subconscious worries. ✩(businessman)
• I walk fast; I have no intention of costing the boy his job if I can help it.

✩(bellhop)

villainy -15%

arrogance -10%

• Question 10

• No. I skirt the scene and go pick up my package.

arrogance -10%

(hidden)steel clue +5

• Question 10

• I pause to listen in and look at the devastation like everybody else.

arrogance +20%

(hidden)steel clue +10

• I will telepathically encourage him to remember this slight. ✩(self)

(hidden)subterfuge +5

(hidden)rangers reputation -5

(hidden)joshua ->anti-rangers

• I will telepathically push him to escalate this confrontation further.

✩(self)

• Let’s Escalate This

• I will start spreading whispers among the crowd that the Rangers are loose cannons.

(hidden)rangers reputation -10%

daring -10%

• I shout, "Lady Argent destroyed my car. Who's going to pay for that?" ✩(businessman)
• I shout that Steel is just another bully. ✩(bellhop)

(hidden)rangers reputation -5

daring +10%

• I ask if the Rangers are above the law. ✩(body ≠ self)

(hidden)joshua ->anti-rangers

• I will stay silent and see how this plays out.

arrogance -15%

• This is getting risky; I'll just let this one play out.

villainy +10%

force +5

(hidden)joshua ->fired

• This is getting fun; how far can I push him?

arrogance +10%

(hidden)rangers reputation +5

(hidden)joshua ->promoted

• This could easily escalate into a riot if I play my cards right.

daring +15%

(hidden)rangers reputation -5

(hidden)joshua ->promoted

• if willpower = exhausted, ➸(hidden)steel clue +10
• if willpower = tired, ➸willpower ->exhausted
• if willpower = rested, ➸willpower ->tired

• This was easier than I thought it would be.

daring +10%

• I can't believe I got away with this.

arrogance -10%

• I still have a long way to go.

daring -10%

• I will show them all what I am capable of.

arrogance +10%

• I do not want to register as a hero.

(hidden)sidestep reputation +10

• I am not ready for the big leagues.

(hidden)sidestep reputation -10

• Xe should tell that to Steel, who doesn't trust me.

• …to flirt with.

ortega relationship ->had a thing

(hidden)ortega pastflirting ->true

ortega friendship ->50

• if ur gender is not the same as ortega’s, ➸sexual experience ->straight
• if gender = person, ➸sexual experience ->queer
• if else, ➸sexual experience ->gay

• …to be friends with.

ortega relationship ->old friend

ortega friendship ->50

• Just Friends

• …who would have my back in a fight.

ortega relationship ->former ally

ortega friendship ->40

• Just Allies

• …I don't dare let anybody closer than that.

(hidden)sexual experience ->shy

• I prefer men. ✩(Ortega is a woman)
• I prefer women. ✩(Ortega is a man)

(hidden)sexual experience ->straight/gay

(depends on what gender u chose for u and ortega)

• I am not interested in romance at all.

(hidden)sexual experience ->aro

• …we could almost be friends—if I had dared to let anyone get that close.

arrogance -20%

(hidden)sexual experience ->none

ortega friendship +10%

• …xe protects xir allies, and I need all the help I can get.

daring -20%

(hidden)sexual experience ->none

• …our fighting styles mesh very well together; we're a formidable team.

daring +20%

(hidden)sexual experience ->none

• I know a lot of people, and I have information from my contacts….

streetwise ->true

• I'm good with tech; I recognize the design of that gun….

tech savvy ->true

• I'm a better fighter than I am a tactician, but…

fighter ->true

(hidden)statscreen ->true

• I'm a better tactician than I am a fighter, but…

tactician ->true

• Ortega should attack on xir own while I stay safely hidden, distracting the targeting array so xe won't get shot.

daring  -20%

• if tactician, ➸(hidden)sidestep reputation +10

• I risk myself to draw his fire, and Ortega can wait until xe has a chance for a clean attack.

(hidden)sidestep reputation +10

daring +20%

• …I feel uneasy about this course of action.

villainy -10%

daring -10%

• …I wish I could have told them who I was.

arrogance +10%

• …l wish Ortega had been there so I could have beat xm.

daring +10%

• …I'm glad that Ortega wasn't there.

• I hate the loss of my telepathy.

(hidden)puppet individuality -10

puppet status ->Fine.

• I don't like it, but it can be handy.

• I like taking a break from my telepathy now and then.

(hidden)puppet individuality +10

• …a Boosted hench called Rosie.

(hidden)hench name ->Rosie

(hidden)rosie ->true

(hidden)met henchman ->true

• …a Modded mercenary called Boris.

(hidden)hench name ->Bo

(hidden)boris ->true

• …kept our relationship strictly professional, with me as boss.

(hidden)hench relationship ->boss

• …kept my distance as much as I can. I don't need friends.

(hidden)hench relationship ->distant

• …almost become friends.

(hidden)hench relationship ->friend

Conditions

Results

• if gender = man AND puppet gender = man

• if gender = woman AND puppet gender = woman

• if else

• How Do U Feel

• …really good.

(hidden)puppet individuality +10

• …uncomfortably weird.

(hidden)puppet individuality -10

• …pretty much the same as in my own body.

Conditions

Results

• if sexual experience = aro

• Hello Mortum 1

(hidden)met mortum ->true

mortum friendship ->20

• if sexual experience = none

• Hello Mortum 2

• if else

(hidden)met mortum ->true

mortum friendship ->20

• Hello Mortum 3

• I don't mind the overtures of friendship.

puppet mortum relationship ->friend

• (hidden)if puppet gender = woman, title ->mon amie
• (hidden)if puppet gender = man, title ->mon ami

willpower ->calm

(hidden)statscreen2 ->true

• This is just business.

puppet mortum relationship ->business associate

• …I encourage the flirting. I am not in my own body, so why not?

(hidden)sexual experience->gay/straight/queer

(depends on what gender u chose for u and mortum)

puppet mortum relationship ->flirting

(hidden)mortum flirting puppet ->true

mortum friendship +20

• (hidden)if puppet gender = woman, title ->ma chérie
• (hidden)if puppet gender = man, title ->mon chéri

willpower ->calm

(hidden)statscreen2 ->true

• …I explained that I don't do romance, but wouldn't mind being friends.

sexual experience ->aro

puppet mortum relationship ->friend

• (hidden)if puppet gender = woman, title ->mon amie
• (hidden)if puppet gender = man, title ->mon ami

• …this is just business.

willpower ->calm

(hidden)statscreen2 ->true

puppet mortum relationship ->business associate

• I encourage the flirting; it makes things more interesting.

puppet mortum relationship ->flirting

(hidden)mortum flirting puppet ->true

mortum friendship +20

• (hidden)if puppet gender = woman, title ->ma chérie
• (hidden)if puppet gender = man, title ->mon chéri

willpower ->calm

(hidden)statscreen2 ->true

• This is just business.

puppet mortum relationship ->business associate

• It was that voice…too many bad memories.

• This plan has too many moving parts for my liking.

daring +10%

• Bringing in the Special Directive risks shining the spotlight on me.

arrogance -10%

• I wish Ortega was here.

ortega friendship +10%

• No time to lose; I disarm him before he can pull the trigger.

(hidden)leadership +10%

• Better safe than sorry; I punch him out.

daring +10%

• Anathema is closer; I yell at xm to make xm notice what is happening.

arrogance -10%

• No. People are in danger.

(hidden)sidestep reputation +10

villainy -10%

• No. I can handle it.

arrogance +10%

force +10%

• No. I'm curious about what this is.

arrogance +10%

subterfuge +10%

• No. You need my help.

(hidden)sidestep reputation +10

ortega friendship +10%

daring +10%

• I look away. I don't need to see more bodies.

villainy -10%

• I take a closer look. There might be clues here.

(hidden)look ->true

• "I bet whatever's doing this is at the top."

steel friendship +10%

• "Should we knock on the doors and see if anyone is alive?"

villainy -15%

• "I have a bad feeling about this."

daring -10%

• I have hidden myself as close to my target as I dare.

(hidden)hiding ->close

daring +10%

• Stay Close to Ur Target

• I am waiting for them at a distance. It is safer that way.

(hidden)hiding ->far

daring -10%

• Deal with Ur Target from Afar

• I will deal with him first—that's the only way to be sure.

• He probably won't risk his position to attack a lone henchman.

• Question 7

• I go for a subtle distraction.

• if subterfuge ≥ 60, ➸daring -10%

• if else,

 ➸ willpower ->rattled

 ➸ arrogance +20%

 ➸ (hidden)special directive clue +10

• Question 8

• I try a more forceful attack.

• if force ≥ 60, ➸willpower ->rattled

• If he has super senses, I can try to overload them before running.

• if force > 70, ➸willpower ->tired
• if else,

 ➸ willpower ->rattled

 ➸ arrogance +20%

 ➸ (hidden)special directive clue +10

• Question 8

• He probably won't risk his position to attack a lone henchman.

• I run as fast as I can, pretending to be a henchman heading to the fight.

daring +10%

• if hiding = far, ➸stamina ->tired

• I keep my head down, trying to present a small target as I crawl.

daring -10%

• SWEAR. I'll make sure xe's alright.

• And Why

• Hench(wo)man might come in handy; I'll give xm a hand.

arrogance +10%

• Go Pick Up Ur Hench(wo)man

• I'll stay focused on the goal—I can't allow myself to get distracted.

• if fighter, ➸daring -10%

villainy +10%

(hidden)hench help ->none

• Question 9

• I don't want them touching my things, and hench(wo)man is mine.

arrogance +10%

• Go Pick Up Ur Hench(wo)man

• I like hench(wo)man; I don't want to lose xm.

villainy -10%

• It could have been me, couldn't it?

daring +10%

• Go Pick Up Ur Hench(wo)man

• Unless I help them…lead them…

• Lead Them to Victory

• Good. That gives me cover; I'll grab hench(wo)man and get xm to safety.

• Go Pick Up Ur Hench(wo)man 2

• This is too risky…I'll have to abort and let hench(wo)man fend for xmself.

villainy +10%

hench help ->none

• Question 9

• I want to take one of them down in a fight! ✩(fighter)

daring +25%

• It will be a good way to get an in with the WolfPack for future use.

arrogance +10%

• This is the kind of problem I love solving. ✩(tactician)

arrogance +10%

daring +10%

• …look at me now! They never saw my potential.

(hidden)leadership +10

daring +10%

• …I have to admit I am good at it. Did they try to steer me in this direction?

(hidden)leadership +5

• …I'll do this if I have to, then slink back to the shadows.

daring -10%

Conditions

Results

• if subterfuge ≥70

• What a Good Fighter

• if subterfuge ≥ 65

• if willpower = rattled, ➸willpower ->tired
• if else, ➸willpower ->rattled

• if subterfuge ≥ 55

• if villainy > 55,

• What a Good Fighter

• if else,

• What a...not so Good Fighter

• if else,

• if willpower = rattled, ➸willpower ->exhausted
• if else, ➸willpower ->tired

• What a...not so Good Fighter

• I have allies: that will make all the difference.

(hidden)leadership +5

• They are wounded; I am not. I'll just have to be careful.

daring -10%

• I'm good enough to take this bastard down! ✩(fighter)

daring +10%

• I know what I am up against; that bastard doesn't.

✩(tactician)

daring +10%

• No, I don't dare risk it. I'm getting hench(wo)man away from here now.

• Go Pick Up Ur Hench(wo)man 2

• The bullets worked—I need a gun!

status ->injured

wound ->deep claw marks down your back

(hidden)special directive clue +5

• The WolfPack has guns—they can shoot him!

• I have allies; that will make all the difference.

(hidden)leadership +5

• I'm good enough to take this bastard down! ✩(fighter)

daring +10%

• I know what I am up against; that bastard doesn't. ✩(tactician)

daring +10%

• No, I don't dare risk it. I'm getting hench(wo)man away from here now.

• Go Pick Up Ur Hench(wo)man 2

• The WolfPack's guns are my best bet—I need something heavy duty!

status ->bleeding

wound ->deep claw marks down your back and left arm

(hidden)special directive clue +5

• The WolfPack has guns already—they can shoot him if I set him up right!

• I fire a shot through his eye to be sure.

villainy +15%

(hidden)regene ->killed

• I fill him with bullets. They won't get me, ever again!

villainy +10%

arrogance -10%

daring -10%

(hidden)regene ->killed

• I grab hench(wo)man and get out of here fast.

(hidden)special directive clue +5

(hidden)regene ->fought

• He doesn't deserve to die, and I'll make sure he doesn't.

villainy -15%

(hidden)special directive clue +10

(hidden)regene ->saved

• "Puppet mentioned you."

• "I need help, and you're conscripted."

(hidden)leadership +5

• "We both work for the WolfPack—but it's time to get out now."

(hidden)workmates ->true

• I tell the truth: I am after Psychopathor's cannon.

(hidden)leadership +10

(hidden)hench help ->aid

• I lie, planning to use hench(wo)man for a distraction.

(hidden)hench help ->distraction

• I'll be vague and use hench(wo)man to help with the getaway.

(hidden)hench help ->escape

• I stay low to the ground.

height ->low

• I climb the fire escape to get the height advantage.

height ->high

• SWEAR, I've missed being in on the action!

daring +15%

• I hope I'm ready for this because there's no turning back now.

daring -10%

• I can't stop thinking about last time I faced him. I wish Ortega were here.

ortega friendship +10%

Conditions

Results

• if height = high,

• if hench help = distraction,

• Take Care of Urself

• if else,

• Let’s Deal with that Woman First

• if else,

• Let’s Deal with Some WolfPack Guards First

• I stay still, gently trying to telepathically divert her attention.

• if subterfuge > 55, ➸(nothing changes)
• if hench help = aid, ➸height ->low
• if else,

 ➸ height ->low

 ➸ status ->hurt

• If I strike hard and fast, I can make her lose her footing.

• if force > 60, ➸(nothing changes)
• if hench help = aid, ➸height ->low
• if else,

 ➸ height ->low

 ➸ status ->hurt

• Shoot her with your tranquilizer gun.

• if hench help = aid, ➸height ->low
• if else,

 ➸ height ->low

 ➸ status ->hurt

• I'll let hench(wo)man deal with this. ✩(hench help = aid)

(hidden)leadership +10

• I'll take them out fast and physical, keeping my mind focused on the main battle. ✩(status = fine OR hurt)

• I'll make them think I am one of them.

• I'll just shut down their minds fast.

• Shut ’Em Down

• I don't care if I melt their brains and leave them drooling.

villainy +15%

• I'm not sloppy; I'll do this the right way.

• I don't want to hurt them; I'd better be careful.

villainy -10%

Conditions

Results

• if height = low

• if status = injured, ➸status ->bleeding
• if status = hurt, ➸status ->injured
• if status = fine,  ➸status ->hurt

• if else,

• if hench help = none,

• How about Ur Hench(wo)man

• I'll make sure xe gets away safely.

villainy -20%

• Xe can take care of xmself.

villainy +5%

Conditions

Results

• if status = injured OR bleeding

• Patch Up

• if else

• if status = fine, ➸(hidden)warehouse perfect ->true

• It's not the first time. I'll get these injuries sewn up quickly and efficiently.

status ->injured

• if wound = deep claw marks down your back,

 ➸ wound ->healing scars down your back

• if wound = deep claw marks down your back and left arm,

 ➸ wound ->healing scars down your back and left arm

• I try to only look at the wounds, not wanting to see myself undressed.

• I hate seeing myself so helpless. How could I have been this careless?

daring -10%

status ->injured

• if wound = deep claw marks down your back,

 ➸ wound ->healing scars down your back

• if wound = deep claw marks down your back and left arm,

 ➸ wound ->healing scars down your back and left arm

• This feels weird, like the body on the floor belongs to someone else.

(hidden)puppet individuality +10

• …looking away.

(hidden)look ->false

villainy -10%

• …thinking it looked like a fake special effect.

villainy +10%

• …looking on in fascination.

villainy +20%

Conditions

Results

• if status = injured

stamina ->tired

willpower ->calm

• if else

• …boxing.

puppet skill ->boxing

• …aikido.

puppet skill ->aikido

• …jogging.

puppet skill ->running

• …try to talk myself out of it.

daring -10%

• Let Me Explain Good Doctor

• …make a move for the gun.

• if puppet skill = running, ➸mortum friendship -10%

• Let Me Explain Good Doctor

• if puppet skill ≠ running, ➸daring +10%

• Let’s See Who’s the Boss

• …leave my puppet and try to possess Dr. Mortum.

(...a person can dream, let’s try something else.)

• I tell the truth.

mortum friendship +20%

• I say it's none of xir business.

mortum friendship -10%

• I say that can't tell xm.

• I flirt and distract. ✩(puppet mortum relationship = flirting)

mortum friendship +15%

• I keep the gun aimed at Dr. Mortum's face.

(hidden)handgun ->true

daring -10%

• I lower the gun, but keep it in my hand.

(hidden)handgun ->true

• Hand the gun back to xm.

daring +10%

mortum friendship +20%

• I want the best.

• My employer wants the best.

(hidden)puppet individuality +10

• "I would be delighted to."

(hidden)mortum dinner ->true

Mortum friendship +10%

• if puppet mortum relationship = business associate,

 ➸ puppet mortum relationship ->friend

• "We will see…."

• "I'm sorry, but no."

Conditions

Results

• if status = hurt

status ->fine

stamina ->rested

willpower ->calm

• if status = injured

status ->hurt

• …stick to skimming.

wealth ->poor

arrogance -30%

(hidden)wealthset ->true

• …embezzle the rich.

wealth ->comfortable

arrogance +20%

• …I was impatient.

daring +20%

• …I wanted to see if I could possess her.

arrogance +15%

• …I couldn't see any other way.

• …look forward to teaching them a lesson personally.

villainy +5%

arrogance +15%

daring +15%

• …have butterflies in my stomach.  

daring -10%

• …are glad they don't have a telepath.

arrogance -10%

• …that would mean running away, and I am through with that.

daring +10%

• …this is the town where I can find everything I need.

daring -10%

• …this is the only home I've known.

arrogance +10%

• This can't be a coincidence….

arrogance -10%

(hidden)met ortega ->true

• SWEAR! What is xe doing here?

(hidden)met ortega ->true

• Xe looks older than I remember.

arrogance +10%

(hidden)met ortega ->true

• I can feel my cheeks heat up despite myself.

✩(ortega relationship = had a thing)

• I can feel the smile growing on my face despite my surprise.  

✩(ortega relationship = old friend)

ortega friendship +10%

(hidden)met ortega ->true

• Maybe just a fraction of it.

(hidden)told ortega enemies ->true

ortega friendship +40%

(hidden)honest ->true

• Just a Fraction

• I focus on the trauma.

ortega friendship +10%

• A lump of regret—I wish I could have handled things differently.

ortega friendship +10%

• A lump of anger—where does xe get off, putting this on your shoulders?

ortega friendship -5%

• A nervous lump—I just want xm to stop asking.

arrogance -10%

• "I was ashamed. It was such a relief not to have to do this anymore."

• "I was afraid to get back in action."

• I didn't want to risk involving you in my problems.

✩(told ortega enemies)

• if ortega relationship = had a thing,

 ➸ ortega friendship +15%

• if ortega relationship = old friend,

 ➸ortega friendship +10%

• Yes, I am still a telepath.

(hidden)told ortega telepath ->true

arrogance +10%

• No, not anymore.

(hidden)told ortega telepath ->false

• …amused. I can't help but tease xm a little about xir 'friend.'

• …confused. Am I supposed to know who xe's talking about?

• …curious. Knowing more about Ortega's current friends could be useful.

• …annoyed. I really don't want to get involved in this, but…

ortega friendship -5%

daring -10%

• …jealous. Once I would have been that 'friend.'

✩(ortega relationship = had a thing)

• "Yes, I'm fine. Just thinking."

ortega friendship +10%

• I say I'm just hoping xe isn't expecting too much.

arrogance -10%

• Is xe sure xir friend is okay with this?

villainy -10%

• …hurt. As in the literal, physical sense. ✩(status = hurt)

• …wistful.

ortega friendship +10%

• …awkward.

villainy +5%

• …sad.

villainy -10%

• "I just didn't expect it to have anything to do with the Rangers."

ortega friendship +10%

arrogance +10%

• "I thought it was just a favor for a friend."

arrogance +10%

• "I am retired and out of the hero business!"

arrogance -10%

daring -10%

Conditions

Results

• if told ortega telepath

subterfuge +20%

force +20%

arrogance +10%

• if else

• Skeleton in the Closet

• …keep my mental shields tight and hard.

force +20%

• …try to keep my telepathic powers as dormant as possible.

subterfuge +20%

• "It's an honor to meet you all."

argent friendship +10

herald friendship +10

• "Hello Chen, it's been a while."

steel friendship +20

• Remain quiet.

arrogance -10%

• "Why me?"

arrogance -10%

• "So, what is this all about?"

• "It's that bad then, huh?"

steel friendship +5

Condition

Result

(just a status update)

(hidden)metargent ->true

argent relationship ->distant

• "I'm flattered." ✩(told ortega telepath)

arrogance +10%

• "Ortega exaggerates a lot."

• if told ortega telepath= false, ➸arrogance -10%

• Skeleton in the Closet Hello Again

• I will admit to still being a telepath.

ortega friendship -10%

steel friendship -10%

(hidden)told ortega telepath ->true

(hidden)telepathlie ->true

• I keep denying I have powers.

• Don’t Let It Out

• I'll give them some helpful advice to stay in character.

• I'll stress that they shouldn't let anyone into her head right now to keep my secrets.

• I'll play up my wish not to get involved at all, no need to be useful.

arrogance -30%

Condition

Result

(just another status update)

(hidden)argent mindmeld ->true

(hidden)met argent ->true

argent relationship ->neutral

• "I think you mean 'there.' I've never been here before."

arrogance -10%

• "You made it hard to feel at home."

steel friendship -10

• "It's not about being comfortable. It's about being retired."

• "All this just reminds me of what I have lost." ✩(told ortega telepath = false)

steel friendship +10

• "I'm fine. Chen was just walking me to the door."

(hidden)met steel ->true

steel relationship ->former ally

steel friendship +5

(hidden)met herald ->true

herald relationship ->distant

• "Just catching up on old times. I can find my own way out now."

(hidden)met steel ->true

• if steel friendship < 30, ➸steel relationship ->distant
• if else, ➸steel relationship ->former ally

• Hello Herald

• "Perfect timing—want to show me out, Herald?"

herald friendship +10

• "No. That part of my life is over."

herald friendship +5

(hidden)met herald ->true

herald relationship ->distant

• "That's personal."

• "It doesn't matter, does it?"

arrogance -10%

• "I…suppose I do. In a way."

villainy -10%

herald friendship +5

(hidden)met herald ->true

herald relationship ->friendly

• Friend? I had a crush on xm.

• Sweet Sweet Ortega

• Yes, I really thought of Ortega as a friend.

Ortega friendship +40%

(hidden)Ortega friend ->true

• if ortega relationship ≠ had a thing,

 ➸ ortega relationship ->old friend

• xe was at least the closest thing I had to one.

Ortega friendship +10%

• You never let it get that far.

Ortega friendship -10%

• That is why I never told xm of my feelings.

✩(ortega pastflirting ≠ true)

ortega relationship ->secret crush

(hidden)Ortega friend ->true

Ortega friendship +40%

• Still, kissing someone must have meant something.

✩(ortega pastflirting)

ortega relationship ->had a thing

• Still, I miss those days.

villainy -10%

• I got too comfortable, and stopped hiding.

daring +10%

• I was too trusting; these people were not my friends.

arrogance -10%

• I reach for the door, pushing it open—I know I must stop this.

(hidden)look ->false

villainy -15%

• I try to call out to Ortega, but my mouth won't make sounds.

(hidden)look ->false

ortega friendship +10%

• My hand moves despite myself, turning the handle.

(hidden)look ->false

• I walk inside willingly, embracing what is to come.

• No. I'm too clever to let that happen. My mind is finally my own.

subterfuge +10%

(hidden)look ->false

• Ur Mind is Ur Own

• No. I'm stronger than this, I won't risk letting it in.

force +10%

(hidden)look ->false

• Ur Mind is Strong

• Yes. I'm tired of fighting. I'm welcoming this.

arrogance -15%

• Question 3

• Yes. If I want to understand what this is, I need to embrace it.

daring +15%

• Question 3

• My limbic system—I don't need to move for a mental fight.

subterfuge +10%

(hidden)heartbreak scar ->puppetmaster

• But Someone’s Touching U

• My past—let it roam around my memories. That will distract it for a while.

subterfuge +10%

• Something About Ur Past

• My feelings—emotions—can be confusing, and I don't need them to win.

subterfuge +10%

• Something About Ur Feelings

• I can't do this. I feint, then try taking the fight to them instead.

force +10%

• Question 3

• I jerk back in horror—I need to get away.

(hidden)look ->false

(hidden)heartbreak ->window

• And Now You Are Awake

• I open my eyes in shock.

subterfuge -10%

• Question 3

• I try to scream for help.

(hidden)look ->false

• But U Can’t Scream

• (i wake up with a scream) ✩(heartbreak = x)

• Question 3

• My friends—that alien concept should keep it busy for a while.

villainy +20%

(hidden)sidestep reputation +10

(hidden)heartbreak scar ->friendless

• My past at the Farm—there's a kinship there it might want to explore.

arrogance -20%

(hidden)heartbreak scar ->revenge

• My life as a hero…maybe it will find something to give it pause.

daring +20%

(hidden)heartbreak scar ->outside

• I fire blindly at the heart of this thing and hope I hit.

(hidden)sidestep reputation +10

(hidden)look ->false

• Fire at Will

• I slowly turn my head and look this thing right in the eyes.

• Question 4

• Friendship…I never thought I would have friends.

villainy +20%

(hidden)sidestep reputation +10

(hidden)heartbreak scar ->friendless

• Anger…I have so much of it.

daring -20%

(hidden)heartbreak scar ->revenge

• Despair…I'm no stranger to wishing I could disappear.

arrogance -20%

(hidden)heartbreak scar ->suicidal

• I fire blindly right at the heart of whatever this thing is, and hope I hit.

(hidden)sidestep reputation +10

(hidden)look ->false

• Fire at Will

• I slowly raise the gun towards my mouth.

arrogance -10%

(hidden)heartbreak scar ->suicidal

(hidden)look ->false

(hidden)heartbreak ->gun

• And Now You Are Awake

• I slowly turn my head and look this thing right in the eyes.

• Question 4

• (i wake up with a scream) ✩(heartbreak = x)

• Question 3

• I abandon my body, focusing on protecting my mind, hoping the others arrive soon.

force +10%

• And Someone’s Touching U

• I keep moving to handle the threat, protecting my mind as best I can.

• Protect Ur Mind at all Costs

• I jerk back in horror—I need to get away.

(hidden)look ->false

(hidden)heartbreak ->window

• And Now You Are Awake

• I open my eyes in shock.

force -10

• Question 3

• I try to scream for help.

(hidden)look ->false

• But U Can’t Scream

• (i wake up with a scream) ✩(heartbreak = x)

• Question 3

• I draw on my worry for my friends, letting my concern give me strength.

force +10%

ortega friendship +10%

steel friendship +10%

(hidden)sidestep reputation +10

• I draw on my anger—I won't let anyone get the better of me again.

force +10%

daring +10%

arrogance +10%

• I draw on my conviction that I'll get through this, like I always do.

force +10%

daring -10%

arrogance -10%

• I fire blindly right at the heart of that thing, and hope I hit.

✩(daring > 70)

(hidden)sidestep reputation +10

• Fire at Will

• I drop my gun, collapsing—if I keep hold of it, I will shoot myself.

✩(daring < 45)

• But U Can’t Scream

• I slowly raise the gun towards my mouth.

(hidden)heartbreak scar ->suicidal

(hidden)look ->false

(hidden)heartbreak ->gun

• And Now You Are Awake

• I slowly turn my head and look this thing right in the eyes.

• Question 4

• I try to scream for help.

• But U Can’t Scream

• (i wake up with a scream) ✩(heartbreak = x)

• Question 3

• I can't help it—I look into xir eyes…

force -10

• Question 3

• I yank my head away—I need to get out of here….

(hidden)look ->false

(hidden)heartbreak ->window

• And Now You Are Awake

• (i wake up with a scream) ✩(heartbreak = x)

• Question 3

• I turn to look at who it was I shot.

• Question 4

• I need to make sure: I pull the trigger again, again, again…

(hidden)heartbreak ->gun

• And Now You Are Awake

• I drop the gun and back away.

(hidden)heartbreak ->window

• And Now You Are Awake

• (i wake up with a scream) ✩(heartbreak = x)

• Question 3

• (no, stop this now this is not me)

force +20%

• (i need to hide don't make me remember)

subterfuge +20%

• (i need to wake up now)

force +10%

subterfuge +10%

• (still here still here you all will regret this)

villainy +20%

• (hidden)if heartbreak scar = none,

 ➸ heartbreak scar ->revenge

• (no please run i can't stop i don't want to stop)

villainy -20%

• (hidden)if heartbreak scar = none,

 ➸ heartbreak scar ->hungry

• (not me this is not me not my memories)

arrogance +10%

villainy -10%

• (hidden)if heartbreak scar = none,

 ➸ heartbreak scar ->outside

Condition

Result

• if heartbreak scar = none

(hidden)heartbreak scar ->outside

• Being anybody but myself sounds really good right now.

(hidden)puppet individuality +10

• My body needs sleep, but I can still get things done with my puppet.

(hidden)puppet individuality -5

• Right now, being head blind is what I need.

(hidden)puppet individuality -5

• Ortega, for letting me down one too many times.

✩(puppet skill ≠ running)

• Ortega, for getting me into this mess.

✩(puppet skill = running)

(hidden)ortega rival ->true

Ortega friendship -15%

• Steel, for never treating me like one of them.

✩(puppet skill ≠ running)

• Marshal Steel, for treating me as a suspect before I even was one. ✩(puppet skill = running)

(hidden)steel rival ->true

• Lady Argent, for thinking I was a nobody.

(hidden)argent rival ->true

• Herald, for being what I could never be.

(hidden)herald rival ->true

• Myself, because I was a naive idiot in the past.

(hidden)puppet individuality +10

• if puppet skill ≠ running,

 ➸ (hidden)pastself rival ->true

• Myself, because I know I'm heading down the wrong path, but I can't stop.

(hidden)puppet individuality +10

• if puppet skill ≠ running,

 ➸ (hidden)pastself rival ->true

• …encourage it.

puppet ortega friendship ->30

puppet ortega relationship ->flirting

(hidden)ortega flirting puppet ->true

• …discourage it.

puppet ortega friendship ->20

puppet ortega relationship ->acquaintance

• "Of course I do…."

puppet ortega friendship +10%

• "I work too much…."

puppet ortega friendship +15%

• "Sure, if you feel like you're up to it."

✩(puppet skill ≠ running)

(hidden)ortega clue +5

• A Friendly Spar

• "I'm already finished, but I'd love to grab coffee if you have time?" ✩(puppet skill ≠ running)
• "I'm free for a coffee right now."

✩(puppet skill = running)

puppet ortega friendship +10%

• if ortega flirting puppet ≠ true,

 ➸ puppet ortega relationship ->friend

• "Sorry, I'm running late already. Maybe I'll see you around next time?" ✩(puppet skill ≠ running)
• "Maybe I need to keep an eye out for you, then…." ✩(puppet skill = running)

• I miss xm. Even if it's not real, maybe we can be friends again

ortega friendship +10%

puppet ortega relationship ->friend

• The more xe likes me, the more leverage I'll have in the future. ✩(ortega flirting puppet)

puppet ortega friendship +10%

• I'll see what shape xe's in, and whether xe's got more mods.

daring -10%

• I need to release some frustration, and this is the best way.

daring +10%

• if puppet skill = aikido,

 ➸ (hidden)ortega clue +5

• Flirting with danger is what I do best.

✩(arrogance > 50 AND daring > 50)

arrogance +10%

• This is the face I want to punch—how can I pass up that opportunity? ✩(ortega rival)

• if puppet skill = boxing,

 ➸ (hidden)ortega clue +5

Condition

Result

(just some status update...one more time)

stamina ->rested

willpower ->calm

status ->fine

(hidden)puppet met ortega ->true

• …stronger armor and shielding. ✩(suit ≠ armor)

suit armor ->true

infamy +20

• …enhanced speed and jump jets. ✩(suit ≠ speed)

suit speed ->true

infamy +10

• …an exoskeleton, for strength. ✩(suit ≠ strength)

suit strength ->true

infamy +15

• …telepathic boosters. ✩(suit ≠ telepathy)

suit telepathy ->true

infamy +5

• …functional, without useless ornamentation.

suit functional ->true

• …imposing, like a true conqueror.

infamy +10

suit imposing ->true

• …terrifying, like a monstrous creature from beyond.

infamy + 15

suit terrifying ->true

• …mysterious and featureless.

infamy + 5

suit mysterious ->true

• Is xe really interested in me? I steer the conversation towards the personal.

arrogance +10%

mortum friendship +10%

• I keep it safe and focus on business.

arrogance -10%

• "Fine, add the cape."

suit cape ->true

infamy +5

• "Forget it, no cape."

• "Yes, I'd love to."

mortum friendship +10%

• "I have time for a drink, I suppose."

• "Sorry, but I will have to decline."

• Question 10

• "No, let's keep this purely professional."

mortum friendship -10%

• if mortum friendship <25,

 ➸ puppet mortum relationship ->frosty

• Question 10

• …odd. When was the last time I did something for myself? ✩(puppet individuality > 15)

(hidden)curious ->true

• …interested. I'm sure Dr. Mortum has a reason for this excursion, but what?

(hidden)curious ->true

• …awkward. I am playing a role here; I can't slip up.

(hidden)fake ->true

• …annoyed. I am only doing this to manipulate xm.

✩(mortum flirting puppet)

puppet mortum relationship ->manipulating

(hidden)fake ->true

• …nervous. I shouldn't be, but my heart is racing all the same. ✩(puppet individuality > 15)

(hidden)flirty ->true

• …excited. I thought xe'd never ask me out.

✩(puppet mortum relationship = flirting)

(hidden)flirty ->true

• …happy. I look forward to getting to know xm better.

✩(puppet mortum relationship = friend)

(hidden)curious ->true

Condition

Result

(just some status update...one more time again)

hollowground info ->true

• I'll just ignore the growing commotion and keep talking with Dr. Mortum.

• Question 10

• I'll go over there and try to defuse the situation before it escalates.

• Hench(wo)man looks worried; I'll go over and check what's going on.

• A bar fight would liven things up—time to throw some gasoline on the flames.

✩(daring > 50)

• I turn to Mecha, gesturing towards her seat. "Are you gonna argue or play?"

• Not Lucky Mecha

• I turn to Jake, gesturing towards his seat. "Are you gonna argue or play?"

• I strike up a conversation with hench(wo)man, getting a feel for the situation first.

• Information is Power

• I'll sit down in Mecha's vacated seat.

• Oh No Mecha

• I'll sit down in Jake's vacated seat.

• Oh No Jake

• "Hey, bad luck happens to everyone."

• That’s not Mature Mecha

• "Are you saying Joe runs a crooked game?"

• "Take it outside if you're gonna be this loud about it."

• Go Play Outside Children

• "I wish they'd take things outside. No need to ruin everybody else's evening."

• Go Play Outside Children

• "What's their beef anyway?"

• That’s not Mature Mecha

• "You wanna come over and have a drink? I think this might blow up soon."

• "I think I would have seen you."

• Let’s Have a Bar Fight

• "Just let me know when you're done arguing, and I'll let you have your spot back."

• Let’s Gamble a bit

• "I thought you were too busy arguing—especially considering you're out of money."

• Let’s Have a Bar Fight

• "Were you sitting here?"

• Let’s Have a Bar Fight

• "I do, but you still aren't sitting here right now."

(hidden)jake remember ->cool

• Let’s Have a Bar Fight

• "Should I?"

(hidden)jake remember ->instigator

• Let’s Have a Bar Fight

• "Are you really saying someone working for Hollow Ground has to stoop to cheating?" ✩(streetwise)

• That’s Really Not Mature

• "Sounds like you just want to pick a fight."

• Wanna a Fight Mecha

• "He's not the one running the game," I caution her.

• Go Play Outside Children

• "There's a free seat now, so why not?"

• Let’s Gamble a bit

• "No, I'd better get back to my drink."

• Drink Comes First

• "You must misremember."

(hidden)jake remember ->cool

• Question 10

• "Maybe I got second thoughts."

• "I just didn't want a fight."

(hidden)jake remember ->peacemaker

• Question 10

• Take your mess outside—don't mess up the game."

(hidden)jake remember ->cool

• Go Play Outside Children

• "You're disturbing my night, that's what."

• Let’s Have a Bar Fight

• I punch her.

daring +10%

(hidden)jake remember ->instigator

• if puppet skill = aikido,

• Question 10

• if else,

• Let Ur Fist Do the Talking

• "There's a free seat now, so why not?"

• Let’s Bamble a bit

• "No, I'd better get back to my drink."

• Question 10

• I won't play, but I'll give hench(wo)man a suggestion before I go. I feel lucky.

(hidden)henchbet ->true

• Question 10

• I bet on red twelve. I need to know.

(hidden)jake remember ->lucky

(hidden)redtwelve ->true

• Question 10

• I bet on red; this way, nobody will think anything is up.

• I bet on black. Better play it safe and lose.

• Guard up, I wait for an opening, then aim a blow at Mecha's face. ✩(boxing)
• I keep my attention on Mecha—the most aggressive one. ✩(aikido)
• I stay out of Mecha's way, as she's the most aggressive one. ✩(running)

• if puppet skill = boxing,

 ➸ (hidden)jake remember ->instigator

• Question 10

• It's risky—but I sound out Jake, feinting for Mecha, then aiming at him. ✩(boxing)
• There's a wild card here. I focus on Jake to see what he does. ✩(aikido)
• Jake's the wild card here. I stay clear of him.

✩(running)

• This is fun. Let's escalate the fight!

✩ (boxing)

• This is fun! I secretly try to escalate the fight.

✩(puppet skill ≠ boxing)

(hidden)jake remember ->instigator

• Question 10

• I focus on defending myself and see how this plays out. ✩(puppet skill ≠ running)
• I try to get away from the fight entirely.

✩(running)

• I keep focusing on Mecha.  ✩(boxing)
• I might have bitten off more than I can chew.

✩(running)

• if puppet skill = boxing,

 ➸ (hidden)jake remember ->instigator

• This is fun. Let's escalate the fight!

✩(boxing)

• This is fun—I secretly try to escalate the fight.

✩(running)

(hidden)jake remember ->instigator

• I try to get away from the fight entirely.

✩(running)

• I want revenge against the people who hurt me.

(hidden)motivation ->revenge

• I've had enough of being stepped on.

(hidden)motivation ->anger

• I want a good life, and this is the way I can have it.

(hidden)motivation ->life

• I need to show the world the truth.

(hidden)motivation ->justice

• I don't know what I want—this just feels inevitable.

(hidden)motivation ->fate

• Destroying the museum building will strike fear into everyone.

(hidden)debut boom ->true

• I get the opportunity to take the Rangers out on camera.

(hidden)debut fight ->true

• There will be an exhibit of Sidestep. I'll destroy my past before it destroys me….

(hidden)debut erase ->true

• if self rival,

 ➸ arrogance -10%

 ➸ villainy -10%

• if arrogance < 30, ➸arrogance -20%

• if else, ➸arrogance -10%

• Robbing the gala will give me the funds I need.

arrogance -10%

(hidden)debut rob ->true

• "You know I'm only doing this because you asked me to, right?"

• "No, you don't. You really don't."

• "I'll try to help her if I can."

ortega friendship +10%

Condition

Result

(just some status update...and again)

(hidden)steel heartbreak ->true

• I explain that it is for her own good.

argent friendship -10%

• I admit that she's a bit intimidating and say it will help me focus.

arrogance -10%

• I joke a little to try to ease the tension.

argent friendship +10%

ortega friendship +10%

argent relationship ->neutral

• I do my best to make her feel at ease.

• if villainy < 50,

 ➸ argent friendship +30%

 ➸ argent relationship ->neutral

• if else,

 ➸ argent friendship +10%

• I joke a little with Ortega.

ortega friendship +10%

argent relationship ->neutral

• I play up my own nervousness.

arrogance -10%

• I try to stay aloft, keeping a light touch as I repaint her memories.

• if subterfuge > 60 OR (argent friendship > 30 AND villainy < 20),

 ➸ subterfuge +10%

• Fly Above the Sky

• if else, ➸subterfuge +5%

• Don’t Let ‘Em Get to U

• I dive deep, trying to cut out what needs to be gone and insert a new alternative.

• if force > 60 OR argent friendship > 30,

• Feels Like Intrusion

• if else, ➸ force +10%

• Something in the Water

• No. I won't risk compromising my main task here.

arrogance -10%

• It can't hurt to try to make her see me as a friend.

• if subterfuge > 60,

 ➸ argent friendship +30%

 ➸ argent relationship ->amiable

• if subterfuge < 50,

 ➸ argent friendship -30%

 ➸ argent relationship ->distant

• if else,

 ➸ argent relationship ->neutral

• I'll make some preparations for the next time I have to fight her.

(hidden)argent ace ->true

• I try to evade their grasp.

subterfuge 5%

• Something in the Water

• I try to block them with a shield.

• if force > 60, ➸arrogance +10%

• Question 5

• if else, ➸willpower ->tired

• Something in the Water

• I let them catch me, creating an opening to connect.

✩(daring > 50)

• I will head straight to my goal, no detours. It's not worth the risk.

force +10%

• I might as well have a peek—this may someday come in handy.

• if ortega friendship ≥ 50,

 ➸ (hidden)ortega realize crush ->true

• No, I want to get this done fast.

• Yes, I am curious.

(hidden)argentsharks ->true

• if willpower = tired, ➸willpower ->exhausted
• if else, ➸willpower ->tired

• Stale beer and lost dreams.

arrogance -20%

• Tired concern.

arrogance -10%

argent friendship +10%

• Suppressed annoyance.

• "I need to get going…." I step away to avoid the impending hug.

• I don't do anything. Let's see what happens.

• I hug xm first. ✩(ortega friendship > 65)

ortega friendship +15%

(hidden)ortega base ->hug

• I've manipulated him as gently as I can.

villainy -10%

• I've brainwashed him until he follows my every command.

daring -10%

• I feel amazing. I need to check out how I look.

arrogance +15%

• I need to try out how the suit works.

daring -15%

• I love feeling this powerful—I can't wait to punch someone.

daring +10%

• Good. Just what I need right now.

• I have to be careful not to go overboard. I can't afford to be cocky.

daring -10%

• I'll play it safe, destroying a wrench to test how easily they are controlled.

daring -20%

• I'll try a chair. Will they spare the wood and eat the metal?

• The important thing is whether they are truly neutered. Can they target living creatures?

• A not So Mad Scientist

• I can't go through with actually touching him. If anything goes wrong, he's dead.

villainy +10%

• I am confident in Dr. Mortum's work.

villainy +15%

• if tech savvy, ➸villainy -10%

• Can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs, right?

villainy +20%

daring +20%

• "I've been busy."

• "I've been sick."

arrogance -10%

• "Not everybody is glued to their phone, you know."

• "What do you want?"

• I'll just be myself.

ortega friendship +10%

• U R U

• I'll keep it brief and to the point.

(hidden)honest ->false

• Just Keep It Brief

• I'll pretend that everything is fine.

(hidden)honest ->false

• if ortega friendship > 60,

• U R U

• if else,

• if ortega rival,

• Keep Calm

• if else,

• U R Fine

• Why not? I play along and act like nothing is wrong.

• if argent mindmeld,

• U Did Ortega a Favour

• if else,

• Are You Friends

• No distractions—I try to get this over with fast.

• Just Keep It Brief

• I get angry. Why is Ortega concerned about me, anyway?

(hidden)argument ->true

• Why Bother

• I keep smiling, remaining calm.

• U R Fine

• I can't keep my temper in check forever.

(hidden)argument ->true

• Why Bother

• No, I try to cut this as short as I can.

• Just Keep It Brief

• Yes, this is going well, so why not?

• if argent mindmeld,

• U Did Ortega a Favour

• if else,

• Are You Friends

• "There's more than a little truth to that," I admit with a sigh.

• Are You Friends

• "It was the right thing to do," I lie.

arrogance -5%

• Are You Friends

• "And if that were true?" I don't turn away my gaze.

• Are You Friends

Conditions

Results

• if ortega friendship > 70 OR arrogance > 50

• Will U Share Just a Little

• if else

arrogance -10%

• Maybe It’s a Good End

• I admit that things are less than stellar.

ortega friendship +20%

• Maybe Just Admit Could be Easier

• I can't take the risk. I need to get out of here.

ortega friendship -10%

(hidden)walked off ->true

• Time to Leave

• I lie and say I have another appointment.

• if ortega friendship > 70, ➸ortega friendship -10%,

• A LIttle Lie Can’t Hurt

• if ortega friendship < 40 AND arrogance < 40,

• Maybe It’s a Good End

• if else, ➸ortega friendship -20%,

• A LIttle Lie Can’t Hurt

• I get angry and snap at Ortega.

(hidden)argument ->true

• Why Bother

• "I wish I could."

ortega friendship +10%

• Maybe Just Admit Could be Easier

• "And I wish you would get off your high horse for once!"

(hidden)argument ->true

• Why Bother

• I am indeed—time to get out of here.

(hidden)walked off ->true

• Time to Leave

• I can't keep this up. I don't want to fight anymore.

• Maybe Just Admit Could be Easier

• By admitting I have a problem.

(hidden) see shrink ->true

• if ortega relationship = had a thing,

 ➸ ortega relationship ->it's complicated

• if else,

 ➸ ortega relationship ->friend

• Maybe It’s a Good End

• I can't do this—this conversation is over.

(hidden)walked off ->true

• Time to Leave

• I look back one final time.

• I keep walking.

ortega friendship -10%

• Keep your enemies closer…I agree to meet again.

(hidden)catchup ->true

ortega friendship +10%

• if ortega relationship ≠ it's complicated,

 ➸ ortega relationship ->friend

• I keep my distance, giving xm a vague answer.

• I can't help being a bit competitive around xm. ✩(running)

• I am used to having a different body when training with xm, so my timing is off.

✩(aikido or boxing)

puppet ortega friendship +15%

• I keep thinking I'm *me, rather than puppet, which makes talking a bit risky.

• if ortega pastflirting AND ortega flirting puppet,

 ➸ ortega friendship +10%

 ➸ puppet ortega friendship +25%

 ➸ arrogance +15%

• if ortega pastflirting,

 ➸ puppet ortega friendship +10%

• if ortega flirting puppet,

 ➸ puppet ortega friendship +20%

 ➸ arrogance +5%

• if else,

 ➸ puppet ortega friendship +10%

 ➸ arrogance -15%

• Being sweaty and half-undressed together is a bit distracting. ✩(running or boxing)
• The fact that we have to keep touching each other is a bit distracting. ✩(aikido)

puppet ortega friendship +20%

• I'll shrug off xir embrace. ✩(running)
• I'll teach xm not to let xir guard down, even if I have to cheat a little. ✩(aikido)
• I'll teach xm not to let xir guard down. ✩(boxing)

• It feels nice to be held. I'll linger for just a little.

✩(running) (differ slightly depending on Ortega and puppet’s gender)

• I'll play nice for now. (aikido or boxing)

• if puppet skill = running,

 ➸ puppet ortega friendship +10%

• if else,

 ➸ arrogance -10%

• I can't help it. I'll tease xm a little.

puppet ortega friendship +15%

(hidden)ortega clue +10

• I'll play nice.

puppet ortega friendship +5%

• I will manipulate Ortega into asking me out on a date.

puppet ortega friendship +15%

• if ortega flirting puppet,

 ➸ (hidden)gala ortega ->true

• Now It’s Complicate

• else,

• R U Willing to Take a Risk

• No date—I am doing this on my own.

arrogance -15%

• Time to Abort

• Dr. Mortum is also interested in puppet and could most likely get a ticket; I'll try xm instead.

(hidden)mortum date ->true

• Time to Abort

• Yes. It is worth the risk.

(hidden)ortega flirting puppet ->true

puppet ortega relationship ->flirting

(hidden)gala ortega ->true

• Now It’s Complicate

• No. Ortega already has too much interaction with puppet.

• Time to Abort

Conditions

Results

• if ortega pastflirting

puppet ortega friendship +20%

• if ortega friendship > 60

puppet ortega friendship +10%

• if else

puppet ortega friendship +15%

• I'll keep things safe; no dating, just working out together.

puppet ortega relationship ->acquaintance

puppet ortega friendship +10%

(hidden)ortega flirting puppet ->false

• if mortum date,

• How About the Good Doctor

• I'll keep things friendly, maybe meeting up now and then.

puppet ortega relationship ->friend

puppet ortega friendship +15%

• I'll keep flirting—that could still come in handy later.

✩(ortega flirting puppet)

puppet ortega relationship ->flirting

(hidden)ortega flirting puppet ->true

• if mortum date,

• How About the Good Doctor

• I'll use this as an excuse to break things off with Ortega.

puppet ortega relationship ->none

puppet ortega friendship -10%

(hidden)puppet ortega afraid ->true

• I will try to get Dr. Mortum to take me.

(hidden)gala mortum ->true

• Wanna a Date Doctor

• No, I will go alone.

• I will make up a story and keep Mortum in the dark about what will happen at the gala.

• Make Up a Pretty Story

• I will tell part of the truth about why puppet needs to be there.

(hidden)mortumtruth ->true

• A little Truth

• "I never said I wasn't professional…."

mortum friendship +10%

• "I'm a fast learner…."

• if tech savvy, ➸mortum friendship +20%
• if else, ➸mortum friendship +10%

• They are for distracting everyone at the event.

mortum friendship +10%

• They are for blowing up the museum.

mortum friendship +15%

• …at times like this, I love being puppet.

(hidden)puppet individuality +10

• …I feel increasingly uncomfortable, but am trying to hide it.

Condition

Result

(just some status update...yeehaw)

status ->fine,

stamina ->rested,

willpower ->calm,

wound ->no significant wounds

Conditions

Results

• if gala mortum

• Question 2

• if gala ortega

• if else

• You Are Alone

• …this is a real date, perhaps the first of several.

• if gala mortum,

 ➸ puppet mortum relationship ->dating

• if gala ortega,

 ➸ puppet ortega relationship ->dating

• if gala mortum,

 ➸ (hidden)mortum flirting puppet ->true

• gala ortega,

 ➸ (hidden)ortega flirting puppet ->true

• …we are just flirting—who knows where this will go from here.

• if galamortum,

 ➸ puppet mortum relationship ->flirting

• if galaortega,

 ➸ puppet ortega relationship ->flirting

• …we are just friends, but that doesn't mean we can't have fun.

• if galamortum,

 ➸ puppet mortum relationship ->friend

• if galaortega,

 ➸ puppet ortega relationship ->friend

• if galamortum,

 ➸ (hidden)mortum flirting puppet ->false

• if galaortega,

 ➸ (hidden)ortega flirting puppet ->false

• …this is all business, even if it is pleasurable business. ✩(gala mortum)
• …this is all business. I will make sure not to get too close. ✩(gala ortega)

• if galamortum,

 ➸ puppet mortum relationship ->business associate

• if galaortega,

 ➸ puppet ortega relationship ->acquaintance

• I wander into the exhibits. I want to see them before they get destroyed.

daring +10%

• Wanna Fignt Argent

• I prefer to be alone, so I find a secluded spot.

arrogance -10%

daring -10%

• Wanna be Alone

• I suppress a shiver. I don't look forward to finding out.

daring -10%

(hidden)info ->true

• if ortega relationship = it's complicated OR ortega flirting puppet,

 ➸ (hidden)complicated ->true

• Question 3

• I smile. I can't wait to fight her.

daring +10%

Conditions

Results

• if gala mortum

• With Mortum

• if gala ortega

• With Ortega

• I try to talk shop, keeping it professional.

• if tech savvy, ➸mortum friendship +20%
• if else, ➸mortum friendship +10%

• Keep it Professional

• I'll treat this as a date and get a bit personal.

mortum friendship +20%

• Get a bit Personal

• This is dangerous. I will change the subject to Dr. Mortum instead of me.

mortum friendship +15%

arrogance -10%

• With Mortum 2

• I'm curious about what xe thinks of me, so I will let xm continue leading the conversation.

mortum friendship +10%

arrogance +10%

• "My boss won't be one of them."

• "Speaking from experience?"

• "And you think they will bring me down with them?"

(hidden)puppet individuality +10

Conditions

Results

• if tech savvy

• U Can’t be a Rolling Stone

• if else

(hidden)puppet escape plan ->true

• An Earthquake Plan

• "I'll think about it."

mortum friendship +10%

• "I'm satisfied with my current work."

• "Really? Could have fooled me," I say steadily.

daring -20%

• "That's too bad," I say with a wink.

• I have no interest in going further.

• Have U Told Mortum Ur Secret

• I am a bit curious to see if xe will kiss me or not.

• if puppet mortum relationship ≠ dating

AND puppet mortum relationship ≠ flirting,

 ➸ puppet mortum relationship ->flirting

 ➸ (hidden)mortum flirting puppet true

• Screw caution—I will kiss xm first.

• if puppet mortum relationship = acquaintance

OR puppet mortum relationship = friend,

 ➸ puppet mortum relationship ->flirting

 ➸ (hidden)mortum flirting puppet true

Conditions

Results

• if puppet mortum relationship ≠ dating

puppet mortum relationship ->flirting

(hidden)mortum flirting puppet true

(hidden)puppet mortum base ->kiss

• Have U Told Mortum Ur Secret

• if else

Conditions

Results

• if mortumtruth

• if mortum friendship > 50, ➸mortumsafe ->true

• Question 3

• if lese

• I try to get some information on the Rangers I can use.

daring -10%

arrogance -10%

(hidden)info ->true

• if ortega relationship = it's complicated OR

ortega flirting puppet

 ➸ (hidden)complicated ->true

• Question 3

• I try to find out what xe feels about *me.

ortega friendship +10%

• if puppet ortega relationship = acquaintance

OR puppet ortega relationship = friend,

• Get a bit Curious Friendly

• if else,

• Get a bit Curious Romantically

• I'll treat this as a date and get a bit personal.

✩(puppet ortega relationship = flirting)

puppet ortega friendship +20%

• Time to Get a bit Personal

• This is a date, so I might as well get a bit personal.

✩(puppet ortega relationship = dating)

• I want xm to be telling the truth; the alternative is inconvenient for my plans.

arrogance -10%

daring -10%

• I want xm to be telling the truth—puppet can actually pursue relationships, somewhat.

puppet ortega friendship +10%

(hidden)ortega flirting puppet ->true

• I want xm to be lying—to be interested in me, not my mask.

(hidden)ortega realize crush ->true

• I want xm to be telling the truth; the alternative is inconvenient for my plans.

arrogance -10%

daring -10%

puppet ortega relationship ->friend

• Question 3

• I want xm to be telling the truth—puppet can actually pursue relationships, somewhat.

puppet ortega friendship +10%

• I want xm to be lying—to be interested in me, not my mask.

(hidden)ortega realize crush ->true

• Question 3

• "I hadn't expected you to feel that way…."

puppet ortega friendship +15%

• "I've heard that some of these are artificial, though…."

• "I'm fine," I say, willing it to be true.

• "I'm fine," I lie, swallowing hard.

villainy -10%

• "Not really," I admit, shaking my head.

puppet ortega friendship +10%

• This is not the time for kissing of any sort.

• Question 3

• I'll wait and see if Ortega would really kiss puppet.

• Maybe U’ll Have a Kiss

• I'll lean in and steal a kiss. ✩(mortum flirting puppet)

• Kiss a Sweet Ortega

Conditions

Results

• if ortega pastflirting

• if ortega friendship > puppet ortega friendship,

• But What About U

• if else

• Kiss a Sweet Ortega

• if else

• if puppet ortega friendship > 50,

• Kiss a Sweet Ortega

• if else,

• Question 3

• I hate to admit it, but I really do.

(hidden)ortega hesitate kissing puppet ->true

puppet ortega friendship -10%

ortega friendship +15%

(hidden)ortega realize crush ->true

• Question 3

• I have no idea—this is all messed up already.

• If xe hesitates, I will kiss xm instead.

(hidden)ortega realize crush ->true

• Kiss a Sweet Ortega

Condition

Result

(have one more status update)

(hidden)puppet ortega base ->kiss

puppet ortega friendship +20%

• if puppet ortega relationship ≠ dating,

 ➸ puppet ortega relationship ->flirting

• Question 3

• It doesn't matter. I can't change the past.

(hidden)met mia ->true

• Of course. I never wanted any of this.

villainy -10%

(hidden)met mia ->true

• No. Whatever I become, at least I'm becoming someone.

arrogance +10%

(hidden)met mia ->true

• "Why?" I ask quietly. I can't help but be a bit curious.

mia puppet friendship ->30

(hidden)mia favor ->true

• "Who are you?" I can't stop the confused surprise written all over my face.

mia puppet friendship ->20

(hidden)mia favor ->true

• "Get out of here." I can't help but feel annoyed at her intrusion.

mia puppet friendship ->10

(hidden)mia favor ->true

• I suppress a shiver. I don't look forward to finding out.

daring -10%

(hidden)info ->true

(hidden)named ->true

• if ortega relationship = it's complicated OR ortega flirting puppet,

 ➸ (hidden)complicated ->true

• I sneak a peek at what the reporter is writing.

• I smile. I can't wait to fight her.

daring +10%

• This isn't good. The reporter has heard too much.

• It's fine—*my name is a common name. No reason for anything to come of this.

✩(named)

arrogance +5%

• But who is Ortega interested in? That's what you want to know. ✩(complicated)

• So, I'm having that much of an effect on Ortega? That's good to know.

• "That was close…."

mia puppet friendship +5%

(hidden)confidential info ->true

• "And you do this for a living?"

• "What do you make of that?"

mia puppet friendship +10%

(hidden)confidential info ->true

• "Now about that favor…"

mia puppet friendship -10%

• I excuse myself—time to start what I came for.

mia puppet relationship ->nice stranger

• Question 3

• "Is it about Lady Argent's rampage?"