Table of Contents
HOW TO READ THE GUIDE
This guide assumes you have read through my guide to Rebirth or if you prefer “Do U Wanna Build A Sidestep?” made previously by someone else but which inspired this one’s name.
Variables
This guide explains choices and their results using variables and if/then statements. Variables are represented through numbers (i.e. daring <= 50) or true/false (i.e. “got gun true”). If a variable is not said to be true, assume it is false. Numerical variable changes may or may not have a % symbol. It is important to pay attention to this as it changes the increase or decrease.
For example,
If Daring = 50
Daring +10 = 60
Whereas
Daring +10% = 55
Multiple variables may be checked at the same time. When variables are checked, there will be an “if” statement, the listed results represent the “then”. If/then statements are formatted using bullet points. If there are no variables checked before a variable change (and therefore no “if/then” needed), there will be no bullet point.
It is highly recommended to note every true/false variable change and every numerical variable change that is not evident in the stats page (i.e. Steel clue). Note: sometimes the “if” statement will be a choice itself, this will have quotes around it to indicate it is a selectable choice.
Tables
This guide is formatted using tables. Tables with two columns will always contain the full set of choices and results of each choice. Tables with one/no column will always contain a set of changes grouped together. This occurs when there are many variable checks and changes not caused by a singular choice, when a variable change is inevitable regardless of choice, and when there is change resulting from too few choices to warrant giving them a columned table (i.e. only 2 out of 6 choices resulting in change). Tables that are titled are the beginning of a string of choices/changes. If a table does not have a title, it directly follows the table previous to it. No unnamed table is one the reader will be directed to; you will always have read through the table(s) immediately before it.
Linear Reading
This guide formats branching pathways as linearly as possible, so you should only have to scroll down.
When reading through variable changes in a table, absolutely only read from top to bottom, in order. If a variable check does not apply (i.e arrogance must be >70 but yours is 55), immediately disregard it and move to the next variable check. If none apply, move to the next table. As soon as you see the words “Go to”, stop reading through the table and follow where the “Go to” says to go.
Here are tables representing an invented scenario as a simple example.
Choice
I run away. | Escaped true Go to escaped |
I reach for the gun. | Got gun true
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I have no choice, I try to shoot. |
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Save my bullets. I can fight him mentally. |
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Beat Steel true
Daring +10% Go to escaped |
In this scenario, running away means “Beat Steel” is false, even though “Beat Steel false” is not stated. While the second and third tables are not titled, they follow directly after each previous table, and should be read if "I reach for the gun" is selected, since no "Go to" statement is provided. In the third table, it is important to read from top to bottom because the daring stat must be checked before it is increased, and for “Go tos” to be followed in order. “I should be good enough not to get injured by now,” in this example, is not given its own table designation because it is only one out of many options that causes any change; also, it directs one to a different table than any other choice and negates the daring increase.
PRE-IMPORT/CHARACTER CREATION
Mia/Puppet friendship = 0
Fanclub = 20
Sidestep reputation = 0
HG clue = 0
HG rep = 0
HG friendship = 0
Jake/Puppet friendship = 0
PCV = 50
Leadership = 20
Drive = 20
Hench loyalty = 30
Puppet individuality = 0
Precognition = 0
Puppet proof = 20
Rangers reputation = 50
Steel doubt = 20
Ortega doubt = 10
Herald doubt = 0
Argent doubt = 30
Sentinel hint = 0
SD clue = 0
Scar = 90
Gate = 0
(**NOTE: THESE ARE HIDDEN STATS ESTABLISHED BEFORE IMPORTING A SAVE/CHARACTER CREATION. DOING SO WILL OVERWRITE SOME (LIKE SIDESTEP REPUTATION) BUT NOT ALL (LIKE SENTINEL HINT) OF THESE STATS WITH THE IMPORTED/NEW DATA. IF IT WAS ESTABLISHED IN REBIRTH OR WHEN YOU MAKE A NEW CHARACTER, IT WILL BE OVERWRITTEN)
[EVERYTHING AFTER THIS POINT IS POST-OVERWRITE]
ORTEGA CLUE SETTING
In Retribution, Ortega has two different clue stats: Ortega clue and Puppet/Ortega clue. In Rebirth, Ortega only has one clue stat: Ortega clue, which is whether Ortega suspects MC and Puppet to be the same, and translates directly to Puppet/Ortega clue in Retribution, with a couple exceptions. Ortega clue in Retribution now indicates how much Ortega suspects MC = Villain.
Use the following table to calculate what Ortega clue and Puppet/Ortega clue stats are in Retribution. Follow the table IN ORDER. If the first exception does not apply, skip to the next one, but if both exceptions apply, you must calculate the first one first. If neither exception applies, just translate Rebirth Ortega clue score to Puppet/Ortega clue score for Retribution.
*Note: the maximum Ortega clue score you can get in Rebirth is 60.
Rebirth Ortega clue (no longer applies in Retribution) | Retribution Ortega clue | Puppet/Ortega clue |
Ex a: 60, both exceptions apply Ex b: 30, only second exception applies Ex c: 20, only first exception applies | 0 0 0 | 0 0 0 |
Translate Rebirth Ortega clue to Puppet/Ortega clue | ||
0 0 0 | 0 0 0 | Ex a: 60 Ex b: 30 Ex c: 20 |
If triggered Ortega’s epilepsy, -20 from Puppet/Ortega clue, and +20 to Ortega clue | ||
0 0 0 | 0 + 20 = 20. Score = 20 Score = 0. 0 + 20 = 20. Score = 20. | 60 - 20 = 40. Score = 40. Score = 30. 20 - 20 = 0. Score = 0. |
If Villain/Ortega relationship = suspicious, set Ortega clue to 50, and -10 from Puppet/Ortega clue | ||
0 0 0 | Score = 50 Score = 50 Score = 20. | 40 - 10 = 30. Score = 30. 30 - 10 = 20. Score = 20. Score = 0. |
ORTEGA
JAKE
MORTUM
PUPPET
MUSEUM
HOLLOW GROUND
ARGENT
SIDESTEP
OTHER STATS STUFF
Puppet proof is how much proof Ortega has that Puppet is a criminal.
The minimum starting friendship with Steel, Argent, Herald, Mortum, and Ortega is 1.
The maximum starting friendship for all but Ortega is 90. Ortega’s is 98.
The maximum starting stat for leadership, politics, force, and subterfuge, is 90. For infamy it’s 98.
Maximum suit damage in Retribution is 80; any gains above that will not be counted. Minimum suit wear and scar is 0. Maximum scar is 100.
(Other stats, i.e. clues, can go above 100 or into the negative!)
Nobody dies on my watch; I will save them if I can. | Villainy -20% Saving true Achievement 17 Regrets true
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I don’t want any more deaths on my conscience. (If kill) | Stop kill true Repent kill true Villainy -10% Achievement 17 Regrets true
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What happens, happens. The important thing is my plans. |
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I’m willing to kill villains and agents, not civilians. | Villainy +10% Agent kill true |
With my powers, nobody needs to know that I’m a killer. (If not massacre) | Sneaky kill true Villainy +20%
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Human lives mean nothing; I’ve killed many by now. | Known killer true Kill true Villainy +20%
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I don't want to remember that. Hurting Ortega. | Ortega friendship +10% Villainy -10%
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That fight had been brewing for a long time. (If rival = Ortega) | Arrogance +10% |
That was the best fight I've ever had! | Daring +10% |
Ortega's getting old. Ortega should give up and retire. |
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"You're turning sentimental," I say. "Getting old?" | Ortega friendship -10% |
"I'm not going to put on the suit again." | Arrogance -10% |
"Same," I admit. "I'm glad I saved you back then." | Ortega friendship +10% Ortega clue -10 |
"I saved your life." Why can't I remember how that felt? (If scar = suicidal) | Ortega friendship +10% Ortega clue -10 Scar = friendless Suicidal true |
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"You don't need to be the one to take them down, you know?" |
Go to neutral |
"It's just another villain," I shrug. "You know that." (If villain name = Sidestep) |
Go to neutral |
"I thought we were here to talk about us, not Villain." |
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Closer Or Further
I've been thinking about Ortega lately, in nonplatonic terms. | Go to complicated |
I'm trying to get Ortega to leave me alone; reconnecting with Ortega is far too risky. | Ortega clue +5
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Suspicious
Ortega relationship = a ghost from the past Go to Ortega end |
Neutral
Ortega relationship = a ghost from the past Go to Ortega end |
Complicated
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Puppet or Self
That's why I let Puppet break up with Ortega. | Puppet/Ortega relationship = workout friend Puppet/Ortega friendship -20% Puppet/Ortega flirting false Puppet/Ortega ex true Sneaky puppet breakup true Go to swim |
Who will stumble first? Right now, I have no idea. |
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Puppet
Let Puppet have fun; Ortega and I will be just friends. |
Ortega relationship = friend and ally Ortega flirting new false Ortega friendship -5% Go to Ortega end |
The puppet is a tool to get close to Ortega, nothing more. | Ortega friendship -10% Puppet spy true Go to swim |
I don't know what I want from Ortega. Or who I want it for. | Go to swim |
I'll push Ortega to make a choice between us. I need to know. (If Ortega relationship = it's complicated) | Go to romchoice |
Swim
I've already kissed Ortega, there's no turning back now. (If Ortega relationship = it's complicated) |
Ortega relationship = open attraction Ortega flirting new true Ortega kiss true Go to Ortega end |
I want something more, and I'm willing to take a chance. (If Ortega realize crush or Ortega friendship >=60) | Go to Want Something More |
Ortega's my friend; even after everything that's happened. |
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I will bury my crush; Ortega can never know how I feel. | Ortega flirting new false Ortega relationship = friend and ally
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This is too complicated; I don't know what I'm going to do. |
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It's breaking my heart, but I need Ortega to back off. (If Ortega flirting new or Ortega past flirting or Ortega secret crush) |
Ortega clue +5
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I need Ortega to back off; what feelings I had are gone. (If Ortega flirting new or Ortega past flirting or Ortega secret crush) |
Ortega clue +5 Ortega flirting new false Ortega friendship -20%
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I need Ortega to back off; we can't get too close. |
Ortega clue +5 Ortega flirting new false Ortega friendship -20%
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Want Something More
"What are you talking about?" I ask nervously. |
Ortega relationship = open attraction Ortega flirting new true Ortega kiss true |
"Good luck with that," I scoff, not bothering to hide my doubts. | Ortega relationship = it's complicated Ortega friendship -5% |
"So when are you going to kiss me?" I tease. |
Ortega relationship = open attraction Ortega flirting new true Ortega kiss true |
In for a penny, in for a pound. I will kiss Ortega. |
Ortega relationship = open attraction Ortega flirting new true Ortega kiss true |
Go to Ortega end |
Too Complicated
"Fine," I say grudgingly. |
Ortega relationship = it's complicated Ortega friendship +5% Ortega flirting new true Ortega kiss true |
"Not today," I say, keeping my distance. |
Ortega relationship = it's complicated Ortega flirting new true |
Go to Ortega end |
Too Complicated 2
"Fine," I say grudgingly. |
Ortega relationship = it's complicated Ortega flirting new true Ortega kiss true |
"I don't know yet," I say, keeping my distance. |
Ortega relationship = it's complicated Ortega flirting new true |
"We're friends, nothing more." I keep my distance. |
Ortega relationship = friend and ally Ortega flirting new false |
Go to Ortega end |
Too Complicated 3
"You're not wrong," I admit grudgingly |
Ortega relationship = it's complicated |
"I'm your friend," I keep my distance. "Nothing more." (If not Ortega secret crush) |
Ortega relationship = friend and ally Ortega friendship -5% Ortega flirting new false |
"I'm your friend." Ortega can never know the truth. (If Ortega secret crush) |
Ortega relationship = friend and ally Ortega friendship -5% Ortega flirting new false |
Go to Ortega end |
Romchoice
Know puppet true Puppet/Ortega ex true Ortega broke up puppet true Puppet/Ortega flirting false Ortega relationship = open attraction Ortega flirting new true Ortega kiss true
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"Are you breaking up with me?" Go straight for the jugular. | Puppet/Ortega friendship -5% |
“Are you saying what I think you're saying?" I won't make this easy. | |
"If you can't keep up, I can slow down.” Pretend ignorance and pain. | Puppet/Ortega friendship -10% |
"What are you talking about?" Laugh the flirting off as a misunderstanding. (If Puppet/Ortega relationship not dating) | Puppet/Ortega relationship = friend and confidante Puppet/Ortega flirting false Puppet/Ortega friendship +20% Go to Ortega end |
"There is someone else, isn't there?" | Puppet/Ortega friendship -5% |
"We're just too different, is that it?" | |
"I'm not fancy enough for you?" | Puppet/Ortega friendship -10% |
"Then forget about the 'but.' We can fix this, whatever it is." | Puppet/Ortega friendship +10% |
"Lead me on?" I ask angrily. If this is over, I'm giving Ortega an earful first. | Puppet/Ortega relationship = none Puppet/Ortega friendship -30% |
"Is that what you have been doing?" I ask sadly. Can we stay friends? | Puppet/Ortega relationship = workout friend Puppet/Ortega friendship -10% |
"But I thought we were happy," I say, adding to the guilt. | Puppet/Ortega relationship = none |
"I can't say it's a surprise," I say. Maybe we can stay friends. | Puppet/Ortega relationship = workout friend Puppet/Ortega friendship +5% |
Puppet/Ortega ex true Ortega broke up puppet true Puppet/Ortega flirting false Recent breakup true Go to Ortega end |
Ortega End
Ortega realize crush true
Go to same motivation? |
Hormones
It’s not something I wanted for myself. | Go to same motivation? |
I never dared to, too many bad memories. | Arrogance -10% Daring -10% Go to same motivation? |
I can’t show my skin; that made it impossible. | Arrogance -20% Go to same motivation? |
It wasn’t until the second escape that I dared to do that. | Go to transition surgery |
Transition Surgery
I wanted my face to look more like myself. | SD clue -10 |
I wanted top surgery. | Top surgery true |
I wanted top surgery as well as adjusting my face. | Top surgery true |
Go to transition surgery 2 |
Transition Surgery 2
I paid them enough to keep quiet. |
Villainy -30% |
I paid them and wiped their minds, to be sure. | |
I killed everyone in that operating room. |
Villainy +20% Kill true Sneaky kill true No kill false |
Go to same motivation? |
Same Motivation?
Yes, my original motivation still holds true. |
Go to career |
No, I've realized the real reason why I do this. | Go to motivation/scar |
I live for my revenge, it's my fuel and drive. (If scar = suicidal) | Motivation = revenge Scar = revenge Suicidal true Go to career |
I want a life, I'm hungry for more. (If scar = suicidal) | Motivation = life Scar = hungry Suicidal true Go to career |
Motivation/Scar
I wanted vengeance. The people that did this to me will pay. | Motivation = revenge
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The anger is my strength, the only emotion I can trust. | Motivation = anger |
Truth and justice could only be found on the wrong side of the law. | Motivation = justice |
Is it that bad to just want to live a little? | Motivation = life
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I have no choice, this is fate and I'm powerless to stop it. | Motivation = fate
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Go to career |
Career
A hero hunter, fighting my old allies. | HG rep +10 Hunter true Go to hunter |
A mob boss, creating my own criminal organization. | Hench hired true HG rep +50 Achievement 2 Not The Boss Of Me true (Mob) boss true Go to boss |
An anarchist, fighting the system. | Called media true Anarchist true Achievement 1 Anarchy In The FWT true Go to anarchist |
A thief, stealing everything I can get away with. (If scar not suicidal) | HG rep +20 Thief true Achievement 3 Sticky Fingers true Go to thief |
A thief, I like the thrill. (If scar = suicidal) | HG rep +20 Thief true Achievement 3 Sticky Fingers true Go to thief |
A thief, I want it all and I'll take it. (If scar = suicidal) | Scar = hungry Thief true Suicidal true HG rep +20 Achievement 3 Sticky Fingers true Go to thief |
Anarchist
Met Mia true Mia/Puppet relationship = source Mia/Puppet friendship +40% |
I will destroy the reputation of everyone in my way. | Destroy rep true HG rep +10 |
I need to be more feared than they are. | Villainy +10% Infamy +10% Feared true |
I will and have killed them when necessary. (If neither repent kill nor no kill) | Villainy +10% Infamy +10% Remove true Kill true No kill false Stop kill false Repent kill false Repent fail true Saving false Sneaky kill true HG rep + 20 |
Go to About Argent |
Boss
They don't know my base, nor my identity. | Arrogance -10% |
They have access to my base but don't know who's beneath the helmet. | Arrogance +10% Hench loyalty +10% Boss secret base false |
They know my face and base; we work as a team. | Arrogance +20% Hench loyalty +20% Boss secret base false Boss secret false |
Go to About Argent |
Thief
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Stealing tech, that's two birds with one stone. |
Money true Daring -10% HG rep +10 Mortum friendship +15% Tech thief true |
I love the classics, art and jewels. |
Money true Art thief true HG rep +10 |
Go to About Argent |
Hunter
The heroes need to be destroyed, so they don't stand in my way. |
Achievement 4 Grudge Match true |
I fight to show that I'm better than them. |
Villainy +20% Achievement 4 Grudge Match true |
The heroes are too weak; I'll make them stronger. |
Villainy -20% Prepare heroes true Achievement 5 Personal Trainer true |
Go to About Argent |
About Argent
I enjoy fighting her; she's a good challenge. |
Villain/Argent friendship +15% |
She's an annoyance; she's messed up too many of my plans. | |
I'm thinking of her far too much lately…. | Villain/Argent friendship +20% |
Just another day on the job. | |
This still fills me with excitement and adrenaline. | Daring +15% |
I need to make sure I don't mess this up. | Daring -15% |
Quietly and sneakily, like everything I do. | Daring -10% Arrogance -10% |
Loudly, time to stir the hornet's nest. | Daring +10% Arrogance +10% |
I need my powers back before something bad happens. |
I reach out, I'm in control now. This is my playground. (If scar = suicidal) | Scar = puppetmaster Suicidal true |
My prey should be approaching, I scan for them. (If hunter) | Drive +10% |
I scan for Carter. Where is he hiding? (If boss or anarchist) | Drive +10% |
I take a moment to scan the house thoroughly. | Daring -10% |
I get moving right away, no time to linger. | Go to Deal With Steel |
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I dive forward, flat to the ground. |
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I throw myself backward, down the stairs. |
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I reach out mentally to blast whoever's in my way. | Steel clue +10 Rangers known telepath true
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Oopsie
Go to Deal with Steel |
Deal With Steel
I need to take out Steel fast to catch Carter. (If boss or anarchist) |
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I'll bypass Steel to grab Carter and get out of here. (If boss or anarchist) | Drive +10% |
Carter is incidental, let him run. (If thief or hunter) | Drive +10% |
Swear, this is bad. I did not plan for Steel. | Daring -10% |
I've been looking forward to this! | Daring +10% |
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I would care. | |
It's a risk I have to take if I want to beat him. | Villainy +10% |
No, but I'm not sure they could crack the armor in time. | Villainy +20% |
"Go save them, Marshal, I won't interfere." |
Villainy -10% Villain/Steel relationship = opponent
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“Swear! This wasn't me. I swear." I hold up my hands. |
Villain/Steel relationship = enigma Villainy -15%
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"Out planned you," I lie, "deal with it or deal with me. Your choice." | Rangers reputation -10% Infamy +5% Villain/Steel relationship = priority
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"People are trapped. We need to get to them fast." I take charge. | Drive -10% Leadership +20% Saved civilians true
Go to helping people |
"Took advantage of an opening," I brag as I resume the fight. | Rangers reputation -10% Villain/Steel relationship = priority Infamy +10%
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Thief Choice
Better safe than sorry, I’ll bail. | Daring -10% Go to get out |
I can do this! | Daring +20% Drive +10% Go to marc thief |
Marc Thief
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I try to rip the safe from the wall and bring it. (If suit strength) | Carter safe true |
I'm just getting out with the painting. (If art thief) | Carter art true |
I'll urge the nanovores to eat the lock as fast as they can. |
Carter safe true |
I don't want to get trapped, I run. (If tech thief) | Drive -10% |
Go to get out |
Get Out Carter
I hurry, running as fast as I can. | |
I pause, forcing Carter to jump off the roof. He'll live. Probably. | Villainy +5%
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I pause, forcing the helicopter pilot to turn around and fly away. | Go to get out |
I'll grab him and get out of here. | Carter true |
I'll take what I need from his mind right now. | Villainy +15% Carter info true |
Go to get out |
Helping People
"I've got my reasons," I say. "Maybe I'm in a good mood." | |
"I'm not a killer. Isn't that reason enough?" (If not kill) |
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"I don't kill civilians, only people that deserve it." (If kill) |
Agent kill true Known killer true Repent kill false Repent fail true Stop kill false |
"I don't want more people to die." (If kill) |
Saving true Stop kill true Repent kill true Achievement 17 Regrets true |
"They're just working here; they're not to blame." |
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I wait for Steel to get down and assess the situation. |
Villainy -10% Infamy -10% Drive -10% Rangers reputation +10% Villain/Steel relationship = enigma |
My nanovores can get that door open quickly. | Steel clue +10 Villainy -10% Infamy -10% Villain/Steel relationship = villain? |
I need to move the freezer. | Villainy -10% Infamy -10% Villain/Steel relationship = villain? |
I need to shut off the gas before the whole thing blows. (If tactician) | Steel clue +10 Rangers reputation +5% Villain/Steel relationship = villain? |
Go to get out |
Get Out
Rangers reputation -5%
Go to base or funds |
Soft?
I'm still soft, still want to save everyone. | Saving true Villainy -15%
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It was a momentary madness. Nothing more. |
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Go to base or funds |
Hungry Scar
What's important is what I'm going to do, and I need money to do it. | Drive +10% |
No, never. I deserve the good life! | |
But what do I deserve? And would it really be settling? | Scar -10 |
Go to base or funds |
Base or Funds
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Funds
I'm sticking to skimming, it's safe, and I don't need much money. (If not boss) | HG rep -20 Arrogance -30% Infamy -30%
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I use my telepathy to defraud the rich; it's a comfortable living. (If not boss) | HG rep -10 Arrogance -15% Infamy -20%
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I'm a villain now; I take what I want from banks and companies. | Infamy +10%
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Stealing from criminals is very lucrative but also risky. | HG rep +20 Wealth = wealthy Rob criminals true |
Go to base |
Base
Go to Base Choice |
Base Choice
I'm using a temporary base in the tunnels for security. |
Civilian = squatter Base = ruin Achievement 6 Cellar Dweller true Arrogance -30% Infamy -10% Go to ruin/water plant |
It's an abandoned industry building for privacy. (If not wealth = poor) | Civilian = squatter Base = water plant Achievement 7 Factory Chic true Go to ruin/water plant |
It's a fake business storefront—I need a cover to make money. (If wealth = wealthy, rich, or well off) |
Civilian = clerk Base = business Arrogance -10% Achievement 8 A Proper Job true Go to business |
It's a whole floor in a luxury skyscraper. (If wealth = rich or wealthy) |
Civilian = receptionist Base = luxury Arrogance +10% Achievement 9 On Top Of The World true Go to luxury |
Luxury
I made her think I'm a reclusive industrialist. |
Arrogance -10% Go to home |
I'm finally living the dream! (If scar = suicidal) | Scar = hungry Suicidal true Go to home |
I've hinted that what I do is not entirely legal. | Go to home |
I make sure to replace them often; none of them will remember me. | Arrogance -20% Civilian = none Go to home |
Go to home |
Ruin/Water Plant
Don't fit in, just like me. (If scar = suicidal) | Scar = outside Suicidal true |
Victims, that's all they are. I try to drive them off. | Villainy +10% Civilian = none |
Cover, nothing more. |
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Unfortunate, I feel for them./I sympathize with them; I know what it's like. | Villainy -10% |
Go to home |
Business
She wants to be friends, but I don't know how. (If scar = suicidal) | Scar = friendless Suicidal true |
I try to stay clear of her when I can. |
Arrogance -10% |
We're workmates, so we have an occasional chat. | |
I like her; that's why I hired her. | Villainy -5% |
Go to home |
Home
I have moved out of my apartment; I live here full time now. |
Apartment = base Go to About Mortum |
I still live in my old shitty apartment. | Apartment = MC’s old, shitty apartment Go to About Mortum |
I have stayed in my old comfortable apartment. | Apartment = MC’s old, comfortable apartment Go to About Mortum |
I have a new apartment away from my puppet. | Go to apartment selection |
Apartment Selection
The most luxurious one I could afford, of course. |
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A spacious apartment, I need air and room. (If wealth neither poor nor comfortable) | Apartment = spacious apartment |
A comfortable apartment that doesn't stand out. | Arrogance -10% Apartment = comfortable apartment |
A cheap apartment in the bad part of town. |
Apartment = cheap shitty apartment Arrogance -30% |
Go to About Mortum |
About Mortum
Even if I'd rather be self-sufficient. |
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I will manipulate Mortum through my puppet. | Mortum friendship -10%
Using Mortum true
Go to closer |
I've grown fond of Dr. Mortum and my masquerade as Puppet. (If Puppet/Mortum relationship not frosty) |
Go to closer |
I've grown fond of Dr. Mortum, even if I have to be Puppet. (If Puppet/Mortum relationship not frosty) |
Go to closer |
We are still both professionals, this is just business. (If Puppet/Mortum relationship = business associate) | Mortum friendship +5% Finish Chapter Twelve |
It would be a lie to call it a close relationship. (If Puppet/Mortum relationship = frosty) | Mortum friendship -10% Finish Chapter Twelve |
Pretending
I'm doing my best to be professional. | Puppet/Mortum relationship = business associate Using Mortum false Puppet/Mortum flirting false |
I'm pretending we are friends… | Puppet/Mortum relationship = friend Using Mortum true Puppet/Mortum flirting false Mfake fake |
I'm pretending I'm attracted to Mortum… | Puppet/Mortum relationship = flirting Using Mortum true Puppet/Mortum flirting true Mfake fake |
Finish Chapter Twelve |
Pretending 2
I'm pretending we are friends… | Puppet/Mortum relationship = friend Puppet/Mortum flirting false |
I'm pretending I'm flirting back… | Puppet/Mortum relationship = flirting Puppet/Mortum flirting true |
I'm pretending we really are dating… | Puppet/Mortum relationship = dating Puppet/Mortum flirting true |
Finish Chapter Twelve |
Closer
Yes, sometimes it's hard to remember the difference. | PCV +10 |
Maybe, everything is so different in puppet body. | PCV -10 |
No, Puppet is a mask, nothing more. | PCV -30 Puppet individuality -10 |
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Flirting Scene
Friendship is what I really want. | Puppet/Mortum flirting false Go to prefer friend |
Dating really has added something to my life. | Mortum friendship +10% Puppet/Mortum kiss true Puppet/Mortum relationship = dating Finish Chapter Twelve |
Maybe I want more. Maybe I want to get physical. | Puppet/Mortum relationship = lovers Mortum friendship +10% Go to bed |
Dating Scene
I just want to be friends. | Puppet/Mortum flirting false Go to prefer friend |
I was stupid to be nervous. This is great. | Mortum friendship +10% Puppet/Mortum kiss true Puppet/Mortum relationship = dating Finish Chapter Twelve |
Maybe I want more. Maybe I want to get physical. | Mortum friendship +10% Go to bed |
Lover Scene
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That feeling has stayed. | Mortum friendship +10% |
I'm getting too close, too fast, but I want it. | Mortum friendship +20% |
That was the only time we slept together; I can't do it. | Puppet/Mortum relationship = dating Puppet/Mortum nsfw true Puppet/Mortum one time true Mortum friendship +15% Finish Chapter Twelve |
Finish Chapter Twelve |
Prefer Friend
"I don't want a relationship, but can we still be friends?" | Mortum friendship -10% |
"It started out as a convenience thing, but I actually do like you." | |
"Don't take this the wrong way. I like you, but I don't 'like' like you." | Mortum friendship -10% |
Puppet/Mortum relationship = friend |
"We're working together, but that doesn't mean we can't be friends." | Puppet/Mortum base = not a job |
"And this is a job, sure, but I'm going to quit soon." | Puppet/Mortum base = quit soon |
"And there's more but…I can't tell you. Not yet." | Puppet/Mortum base = soon truth |
Finish Chapter Twelve |
Bed
It's not that weird; I have had other visitors. Acquaintances. | |
It's not the first time I've had some fun with Puppet. | First time false |
It's the first time I've brought someone home. | Arrogance -10% |
I will pull Dr. Mortum down on the bed. | Mortum romance style = forward |
I wait until Mortum takes the initiative. | Mortum romance style = shy |
I'll push Mortum down and get on top. | Mortum romance style = bossy |
I won't go further than kisses, cuddles only. | Puppet/Mortum relationship = dating Go to bed 2 |
Puppet/Mortum relationship = lovers Puppet/Mortum nsfw true Go to bed 2 |
"That's just a job. What I do in my spare time is up to me." | Puppet/Mortum base = not a job Mortum friendship +5% |
"I don't care; I'm going to quit soon." | Puppet/Mortum base = quit soon |
"We're okay, but…there's a story there. I can't tell you everything right now." | Puppet/Mortum base = soon truth Puppet individuality +5 |
Finish Chapter Twelve |
Status = fine
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Set Rival
My past, I was a fool to think I could be a hero. | Rival = past self |
Turning villain, but I had no choice. | Rival = self |
Go to same rival? |
Same Rival?
Yes, my feelings have not changed. |
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If I hadn't become a hero, everything would be fine. (If rival not past self) | Rival = past self |
Maybe I am the one in the wrong here. (If rival not self) | Villainy -10% Rival = self |
Steel has moved to the top of my list. (If rival not Steel) | Rival = Steel |
Ortega is my true rival. (If rival not Ortega) | Rival = Ortega |
I'm focusing on Lady Argent now. (If rival not Argent) | Rival = Argent |
Yes, Herald is my rival now. (If rival not Herald) | Rival = Herald |
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Bridge Anarchist
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I drop down, using my jump-jets to land on the limo. (If suit speed) | Daring +10% Go to limo |
I jump, landing in front of the limo to stop it. (If suit strength) | Daring +20% Go to Anarchist Halted |
I telepathically force the driver to crash, then jump down. |
Daring -10% Go to Anarchist Halted |
Limo
I use my nanovores to get inside the back of the limo quietly. | Arrogance -10% Go to Anarchist chat |
I use my nanovores to help take out the driver and guard. | Villainy +10% Go to Anarchist chat |
I use my nanovores to eat through the wheels of the limo. | Arrogance +10% Go to Anarchist Halted |
Anarchist Halted
I rip off the door, pulling Rahim out in the open. | |
I rip off the roof of the limo, looking inside. (If suit strength) | Infamy +5% |
I disintegrate the limo around him. | Infamy +10% No car true |
I open the door politely and step inside. | Infamy -10% |
Anarchist car false Go to anarchist chat |
Anarchist Chat
I'll have a friendly chat and see if I can turn him to my cause. |
Villainy -10% Infamy -10% Politics +20% Rahim turn true |
I'll terrorize him, show him that no heroes will come to save him. |
Villainy +10% Infamy +20% HG rep +5 Rahim scare true |
I'll dig through his mind and plant some anti-Rangers bias. |
Arrogance -10% Rangers reputation -10% Rahim hate true |
I use my nanovores to crack the asphalt so he'll crash. | Handyman bike true Daring -10% Villainy +5% |
I reach out with my mind and force him to head toward me. |
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I reach out and force everyone to stop their vehicles. (If suit telepathy) | Known telepath true Infamy +10% Handyman bruised true |
Go to Handy fight |
Bridge Boss
I'm leading from the front; my job is to stop the van. | Daring +10% Hench loyalty +10% Go to front line |
I keep an eye on things; my henchmen will do the dirty work. |
Leadership +10% Daring +10% Go to trigger finger |
My henchmen will stop the van, then I can step in and finish. | Leadership +5% Go to Hench |
Front Line
To remind them they should fear what I can do. | Villainy +5% Crew relationship = with fear and trepidation |
To show them that we're a team and need to work together. | Crew relationship = as a competent and professional boss Daring -20% Leadership +10% |
I don't want to risk them; I like this crew a lot. | Leadership +5% Villainy -10% Hench loyalty +5% Crew relationship = likable and friendly |
Go to bridge thief |
Trigger Finger
I've tried to scare him out of that bad habit, to no avail. | Crew relationship = with fear and trepidation Villainy +5% |
I try to plan for his impatience. | Crew relationship = a competent and professional boss Leadership +10% |
I'll have a friendly talk with him later; he can do better. | Crew relationship = likable and friendly Leadership +5% Villainy -10% |
I keep an eye out; it looks like Pelayo's got this. | Daring -15% |
I keep an eye on my henchmen, monitoring their performance. | Leadership +10% |
Go to Handy Hench |
Hench
I've tried to scare him out of that bad habit, to no avail. | Crew relationship = with fear and trepidation Villainy +5% |
I try to plan for his impatience. | Crew relationship = a competent and professional boss Leadership +10% |
I'll have a friendly talk with him later; just to make sure. | Crew relationship = likable and friendly Leadership +5% Villainy -10% |
I keep walking calmly; it's not like they can hurt me. | Daring +10% Hench loyalty +10% Net true Go to handy hench |
I sprint toward the van; best get this over with fast. | Daring -10% Go to hench speed |
Hench Speed
“Don't do it again, or I'll wrap that rifle around your throat.” (If crew relationship not likable and friendly) | Infamy +5% Leadership +5% Crew relationship = with fear and trepidation |
“Better make sure what's in your sights before you pull the trigger.” | Leadership +10% |
I don't bother to comment; he knows he messed up. | Arrogance -5% |
Net true Go to handy hench |
Handy Hench
I tear apart the net around Ward with my bare hands. (If suit strength) | Daring +10% Net false Leadership +5% Hench loyalty +10% |
I let the nanovores devour the net. | Net false Leadership +5% Hench loyalty +10% |
I try to pinpoint the shooter first. | Daring -10% Net true |
I reach out with my mind and force him to head toward me. |
Handyman = bruised |
I point the Handyman out to ZaZa, letting him take a few shots. | Leadership +10% Handyman = hurt |
I head toward him, challenging him to a fight. | Daring +10% Hench loyalty +5% |
Go to handy fight |
Bridge Thief
I leap, using my jump-jets to slow my fall and land on the van. (If suit speed) | Daring +10% Go to limo 2 |
I jump, dropping straight through the roof of the van. (If suit armor) | Daring +20%
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I jump, landing right in front of the van. (If suit strength) | Go to halted van |
I telepathically force the driver to crash into the railing. |
Daring -10% Go to halted van |
Limo 2
I use my nanovores to quickly sneak inside.” (If thief) | Arrogance -10% Go to encounter thief |
I use my nanovores to open a hole, then take out the guards. | Daring -10% Go to halted van |
I use my nanovores to eat through the wheels of the car. | Daring -10% Go to halted van |
Encounter Thief
What is that? I try to recognize the design. |
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I bat it away with my armored glove. |
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I leap from the van, aiming for the roof of another car. | Daring +10%
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Thief Net
I tear apart the net with my bare hands. (If suit strength) | Daring +10% Go to halt thief company |
I let the nanovores devour the net. | Go to halt thief company |
I pretend to be trapped, trying to pinpoint the shooter. | Daring -10% Arrogance -10%
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Thief Company
Once he gets close, I will leap and tackle him to the ground. |
Handyman = hurt Daring +10% |
I telepathically force him to lay the bike down. |
Daring -10% |
I reach out and force everyone to stop, bringing traffic to a halt. (If suit telepathy) | Handyman = bruised Known telepath true Arrogance +10% |
Go to handy fight |
Halted Van
What is that? I try to recognize the design. | Go to halt thief company |
I bat it away with my armored glove. |
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I yell to the crew to take cover. (If boss) | Leadership +10% Go to halt thief company |
Halt Thief Net
I tear the net apart with my bare hands. (If suit strength) | Daring +10% Go to halt thief company |
I let the nanovores devour the net. | Go to halt thief company |
I pretend to be trapped, trying to pinpoint the shooter. | Daring -10%
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Halt Thief Company
I use my nanovores to crack the asphalt so he'll crash. | Handyman bike true Daring -10% Villainy +5% |
I reach out with my mind and force him to head toward me. |
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I reach out and force everyone to stop, bringing traffic to a halt. (If suit telepathy) | Handyman = bruised Known telepath true Arrogance +10% |
I point the Handyman out to ZaZa, let him take a few shots. (If boss) | Handyman = hurt Leadership +10% |
Go to handy fight |
Bridge Hunter
That's why I tipped the media off. (If not met Mia) | Called media true Arrogance +20% Infamy +10% |
That's why I tipped Mia Ochoa off. (If met Mia) | Called media true Arrogance +10% Infamy +15% |
That's why I made sure the media were occupied elsewhere. | Arrogance -20% Infamy -10% |
That's why I focus on what I'm doing and not the media. |
I jump off, landing in front of the Handyman's bike. (If suit speed) | Daring +10% Go to surprise! |
I jump off, aiming straight for the approaching bike. (If suit armor) | Handyman = hurt Daring +20% Go to handy fight |
I jump down, tearing off a section of railing to use as a bat. (If suit strength) | Handyman = bruised Daring +10% Go to handy fight |
I reach out with my mind to force the cars to crash, creating a pileup. (If suit telepathy) | Handyman = bruised Daring -20% Known telepath true
Go to handy fight |
Surprise!
I brace myself and grab the bike. (If suit strength) | Handyman = bruised Daring +10% |
I tackle him off his bike. (If suit armor) | Handyman = bruised Daring +10% |
I use my nanovores to open a hole in the asphalt so he will crash. | Villainy +5% Handyman bike true |
I reach out with my mind and force him to lay the bike down. |
Daring -10% |
I force everyone to stop, bringing traffic to a halt. (If suit telepathy) | Handyman = bruised Known telepath true Arrogance +10% |
Go to handy fight |
Handy Fight
I'll attack, I'll end this fight as soon as possible. | Handy fast true |
I'll attack first, but I'll draw it out for the media. (If called media) | Infamy +10% |
I have a nice audience, time to monologue. | Arrogance +10%
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I try to close the distance before he draws his weapon. | Daring +10%
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I keep my distance, letting him take the initiative. | Daring -10%
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Handy Win
Handy assist false Achievement 20 Outgunned and Outmatched true Go to Argent appears |
Handy Draw
Handy assist true Handyman won true Infamy -15% Go to assisted Argent appears |
Assisted Argent Appears
Go to Argent appears |
Argent Appears
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Argent Boss
"I should have known it was too good to be true," I sigh. | |
"If you wanted a fight, you could just have asked." | Villain/Argent friendship +10% Daring +10% |
"All this just to catch us? I'm flattered," I tease. | Villain/Argent friendship +5% Arrogance +10% |
Go to Argent Banter Boss/Thief/Anarchist |
Argent Thief
"I should have known it was too good to be true," I sigh. | |
"You know, if you wanted a fight, you could just have asked." | Villain/Argent friendship +10% |
“All this for me? I’m flattered,” I tease. | Villain/Argent friendship +5% |
Go to Argent Banter Boss/Thief/Anarchist |
Argent Anarchist
"How like you, risking other people's lives," I smile. | Rangers reputation -10% |
"You know, if you wanted a fight, you could just have asked." | Villain/Argent friendship +10% |
“All this for me? I’m flattered,” I tease. | Villain/Argent friendship +5% |
Go to Argent Banter Boss/Thief/Anarchist |
Argent Banter Boss/Thief/Anarchist
Go to Argent fight |
Argent Hunter
"I already took you down once." I ready myself. (If won against Argent) | Villain/Argent friendship +5% |
"I've been looking forward to a rematch." I ready myself. (If didn’t win against Argent) | Villain/Argent friendship +5% |
"Well then, my lady," I tease, holding out my hand. | Villain/Argent friendship +10% |
"I thought you didn't like small talk?" I beckon her to bring it on. |
Go to Argent fight |
Argent Fight
I will use the terrain to my advantage and go high. (If suit speed) | Villain/Argent friendship +5% Go to up high! |
I will use the bystanders; she's a hero, she has to protect them. |
Villain/Argent friendship -20% Go to bystanders |
My telepathy is still my greatest weapon; let's make good use of it. | Go to greatest weapon |
I can take her in a fair fight; let's make this memorable. |
Go to Argent flirt fight |
Up High!
I dodge as fast as I can. |
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The Rat King is screaming at me to dodge. So I do. |
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I brace myself for impact. |
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I dodge and retaliate. |
Go to Argent flirt fight |
Bystanders
Grab the nearest bystander as a human shield. |
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Telepathically control the crowd and have them attack her. (If suit telepathy) | Known telepath true Villainy +10% Go to mob rush |
Mob Rush
I use the cover to attack, striking her when she's vulnerable. | Go to Argent flirt fight |
I use the civilians to blackmail her into giving up. | Villainy +10%
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Throw a car at her, filled with passengers. (If suit strength) | Villainy +10% Go to Argent flirt fight |
Blackmail
"I'm flattered," I tease. "I didn't know you wanted me that badly." | Go to is she interested? 2 |
She's trying to play me. I have won, and she knows it. | Villain/Argent relationship = coward Villainy +10% Villain/Argent friendship -15% Go to Time To Get Back To Work |
Is She Interested? 2
I (will) let the crowd go. This might prove to be interesting. |
Go to Argent flirt fight |
This doesn't feel right. I'll release them. | Villainy -10% Villain/Argent friendship +10% Go to Argent flirt fight |
Madness! I'll end this fight fast. She's my enemy, nothing else. | Villain/Argent relationship = coward Villainy +10% Go to Time To Get Back To Work |
Blackmail 2
I have the mob try to blind her as cover for an attack. |
Go to Argent flirt fight |
I make the mob back off; I don't want anybody killed. | Villain/Argent friendship +10% Rangers reputation +10% Go to Argent flirt fight |
I won't hurt them. She will. I'll make sure of it. |
Villain/Argent relationship = nemesis Argent killer true Achievement 21 Nasty true Sneaky kill true Agent kill false No kill false Villain/Argent friendship -20% Rangers reputation -15% Villainy +20% Go to Argent fight end |
Human Shield
"This fight is over, or the woman dies." I tighten my grip. | Villain/Argent relationship = coward Villain/Argent friendship -20% Rangers reputation -5% Villainy +10% Go to Time To Get Back To Work |
"I'm flattered," I tease. "Didn't know you wanted me that much." | Go to is she interested? |
"If you want to fight me, you have to go through her," I taunt. | Villain/Argent friendship -10% Villain/Argent relationship = coward
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Is She Interested?
I will let the hostage go. This might prove to be interesting. |
Rangers reputation +10% Go to Argent flirt fight |
Madness! I'll threaten to kill the hostage right now. | Villain/Argent relationship = coward Villain/Argent friendship -20% Rangers reputation -5% Villainy +10% Go to Time To Get Back To Work |
Human Shield 2
I push the hostage into Argent's arms as cover for an attack. |
Go to Argent flirt fight |
I let the hostage go, stepping back so the woman won't get hurt. | Villainy -10% Villain/Argent friendship +20% Rangers reputation +10% Go to Argent flirt fight |
"I'll let her go if you give my cape back," I tease. (If Argent cape) |
Villain/Argent friendship +20% Argent cape false Argent cape returned true Suit cape true Go to Argent flirt fight |
I'm calling her bluff, starting to choke the hostage. I'll show her. | Villain/Argent friendship -20% Go to kill bystander? |
Kill Bystander?
No, I can't. | Villain/Argent friendship +10% Rangers reputation +10% Go to Argent flirt fight |
No, but I can hurt her enough that Lady Argent will believe me. | Villain/Argent relationship = coward Villainy +15% Villain/Argent friendship -10% Go to Time To Get Back To Work |
Yes, I can. And I will. |
Repent kill false Repent fail true Stop kill false Agent kill false Kill true No kill false Known killer true Villain/Argent relationship = nemesis Villainy +30% Villain/Argent friendship -15% Go to Argent fight end |
Greatest Weapon
I will affect her perceptions, make her see things that are not there. |
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One hard mental blow should be able to shut down her brain. |
Villain/Argent relationship = cheater Villain/Argent friendship -20% Argent clue +10 Known telepath true Willpower = exhausted Go to Argent fight end |
I will try to trigger the old Sword of Damocles I left in her mind. (If left untriggered Argent ace in the hole) | Known telepath true Villain/Argent friendship -20% Go to ace in the hole! |
There is a crowd; I will use them against her. (If suit telepathy) | Villain/Argent friendship -10% Go to mob rush 2 |
Mob Rush 2
I use the cover to attack, striking her when she's vulnerable. | Go to Argent flirt fight |
I use the civilians to blackmail her into giving up. | Known telepath true Villainy +10% Villain/Argent friendship -10%
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Always Up To Something
To my surprise, I want to drag this out. I'm having fun. | Villain/Argent friendship +15% Go to Argent flirt fight |
I won't let her tempt me. I'll finish this fast like I planned. | Villain/Argent relationship = cheater Villain/Argent friendship -10% Go to Time To Get Back To Work |
Low Subterfuge
I kick her over the edge before she gets up. |
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I'll back away, giving her time to get up. |
Go to Argent flirt fight |
I let the nanovores eat the chunk of bridge she's clinging to. | Villain/Argent relationship = cheater Villain/Argent friendship -10% Go to Time To Get Back To Work |
Ace In The Hole!
Abort, abort! This is too dangerous. (If Argent sharks) | Villain/Argent relationship = cheater Argent clue +10 Argent eyes true WIllpower = rattled Go to Argent fight end |
I pull hard and brutal to do as much damage as I can. | Villain/Argent relationship = cheater Argent clue +10 Willpower = exhausted
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I use the thread to guide me inside, trying to possess her again. | Villain/Argent relationship = cheater Argent clue +10
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Blackmail 3
"I'm flattered," I tease. "I didn't know you wanted me that badly." | Go to is she interested? 3 |
She won't taunt me into losing my advantage. I have won, and she knows it. | Villain/Argent relationship = coward Villain/Argent friendship -20% Go to Time To Get Back To Work |
Is She Interested? 3
I will loosen my grip on the crowd. This might prove to be interesting. | Villain/Argent friendship +10% Go to Argent flirt fight |
This doesn't feel right; I'll release them. | Villainy -10% Villain/Argent friendship +10% Go to Argent flirt fight |
Madness! I'll end this fight. She's my enemy, nothing else. | Villain/Argent relationship = coward Villain/Argent friendship -20% Go to Time To Get Back To Work |
Mob!
I have the mob try to blind her as cover for an attack. |
Go to Argent flirt fight |
I make the mob back off. This way, nobody gets killed. | Villain/Argent friendship +10% Rangers reputation +10% Villainy -1% Go to Argent flirt fight |
I won't hurt them. She will. I'll make sure of it. |
Argent killer true Achievement 21 Nasty true Villain/Argent relationship = nemesis Sneaky kill true Agent kill false No kill false Rangers reputation -15% Villain/Argent friendship -20% Villainy +20% Go to Argent fight end |
Get Down
If I'm going down, I'm taking her with me. |
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Better safe than sorry, I'll use my jump-jets to get down fast. |
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Go to Argent flirt fight |
Argent Flirt Fight
I shouldn't be enjoying this as much as I am. | Villain/Argent friendship +15%
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She's studied me. She knows my moves too well. | Villain/Argent friendship +10% |
Focus. I need to focus. I can't let myself get carried away. | Villain/Argent friendship +5% |
It doesn't matter. I launch a full-on attack to take her out fast. |
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I don't trust this situation. I'll get out of here while I still can. | Rangers reputation +5%
Bridge jump true Go to pick up |
I'm intrigued. Let's try talking to her. |
Go to flirt banter |
Flirt Banter
Good. She's flirting with me. I'm flirting with her. | Helmet kiss true Argent respect true Argent flirting true Villain/Argent relationship = flirting Villain/Argent friendship +15% No fall true
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I tried to unnerve her; it looks like she called my bluff. | Argent respect true Argent flirting true Villain/Argent relationship = complex Villain/Argent friendship +15% No fall true |
Oh no, I just wanted to turn her to my side. | Argent respect true Argent flirting false Villain/Argent relationship = impressed Villain/Argent friendship +15% No fall true
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Go to Time To Get Back To Work |
Argent Fight End
I'll attack fast and hard, go all in myself. | Villain/Argent friendship +10%
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I'll keep my cool as she loses hers, fighting this tactically. |
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I'm not taking this fight. I'll get out of here while I still can. | Rangers reputation +5%
Villain/Argent friendship -10% Bridge jump true Go to pick up |
Fail End
Achievement 22 Watch Your Step true Stamina = exhausted Willpower = exhausted Bridge fail true Go to pick up |
Time To Get Back To Work
Achievement 23 Bragging Rights true
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Not Met Mia
I don't want to talk to the media; I'm out. | Arrogance -25% Stole Mia’s bike true Villain met Mia true Achievement 56 Getaway true Villain/Mia relationship = playing hard to get Go to pick up |
Curious. I'll let her approach. | Villain met Mia true Go to interview |
Interview
I'll be bragging and bombastic, like a true villain. | Villain/Mia relationship = interesting Infamy +5% |
I'll be threatening. I want them to fear me. | Villain/Mia relationship = super creepy Infamy +15% Rangers reputation +10% |
I'll be reasonable; I'm not the villain here. | Villain/Mia relationship = interesting Infamy -10% Rangers reputation -5% |
I'll be vague and give away as little as possible. | Villain/Mia relationship = interesting Arrogance -10% |
Cast suspicions on the government. | Villain/Mia relationship = a bit of a rabble-rouser Politics +10% Infamy -10%
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Call the Rangers out for being bad at their job. | Rangers reputation -10% |
Give a sympathetic impression. | Villain/Mia relationship = a bit of a rabble-rouser Villainy -10% |
Brag (lie) about what I'm going to do next. | Villainy +5% |
Signing some autographs, can't let the fan club be disappointed. | Arrogance +10% Fanclub +20% Go to fanclub! |
Disappearing in a cloud of smoke. | Arrogance -10% Go to pick up |
Stealing Mia's bike for a quick getaway. | Stole Mia’s bike true Infamy +5% Achievement 56 Getaway true Daring +10% Go to pick up |
Fanclub!
Odd. I'm not sure how to feel. | |
Good. I'm fond of the little weirdos. | Fanclub +20% |
Fitting. I deserve the recognition. | Arrogance +10% Fanclub +15% |
Reassuring. My message is being heard. (If anarchist) | Fanclub +15% Politics +10% Rangers reputation -5% |
Go to pick up |
Pick Up
"Nothing you need to concern yourself with." | |
"Everything went according to plan." | Leadership -10% |
"Ran into a bit of trouble, nothing I couldn't handle." |
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"Shut your mouth." I grab Hench by the throat. (If Hench not hired) | Leadership -10% Villainy +5%
Go to overthinking |
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Hench Hiring
Go to overthinking |
Hench Setting
Professional, I'm the boss and nothing else. | Crew relationship = a competent and professional boss |
Friendly, I don't mind a bit of banter. | Crew relationship = likable and friendly |
Strict, I want to be feared. | Crew relationship = with fear and trepidation |
Leadership +10% Go to overthinking |
Overthinking
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This is unacceptable. I should be pulling the strings. (If scar = suicidal) | Scar = puppetmaster Suicidal true Go to final stat setting |
They'll pay for this, every single one of them. (If scar = suicidal) | Scar = revenge Suicidal true Go to final stat setting |
I'm not supposed to be the one ambushed. | Go to lost something? |
Puppet. Puppet's been too preoccupied with Ortega, and it's bleeding over. (If Puppet/Ortega flirting) | Go to Puppet/Ortega |
I got too close to Ortega, can't get Ortega out of my mind. (If Ortega flirting new) | Ortega friendship +10% Go to final stat setting |
I need to forget that Ortega is my friend. |
Go to final stat setting |
Lady Argent's an added complication. |
Go to final stat setting |
Lost Something?
No, I can take risks now. I don't need to hide like I used to. | Daring +30% Arrogance +30% |
Maybe. It is easy to feel invulnerable in here. | Daring -10% |
Yes, I've been careless. I need to be smarter in the future. | Daring -30% Arrogance -30% |
Go to final stat setting |
Puppet/Ortega
And Ortega are a couple. | Puppet/Ortega relationship = semiofficially dating |
Keeps flirting and stringing Ortega along. | Puppet/Ortega relationship = eternally flirting |
Has stopped flirting with Ortega. They are just friends. | Puppet/Ortega flirting false Puppet/Ortega ex true Puppet/Ortega relationship = friend and confidante |
Go to final stat setting |
Final Stat Setting
Finish Chapter Thirteen |
Stat setting
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It lets me see more of the city. My city. | Arrogance +10% |
It lets me keep my finger on the pulse of the city. |
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It's harder to track someone on foot. | Arrogance -10% Daring -10% |
Go to clothes choice |
Gender Question
NOTE: I THINK THERE’S A SCRIPT ISSUE? THIS CHOICE IS QUALIFIED BY THE VARIABLE “IF TRANS”, BUT YOU SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO REACH THIS TABLE AT ALL IF TRANS- YET SOME PEOPLE MIGHT HAVE. ANYWAYS, CARRY ON.
Go to clothes choice |
Clothes Choice
Nondescript | Arrogance -10% |
Worn |
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Fashionable | Arrogance +10%
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Grungy | |
Expensive (If wealth neither poor nor comfortable) | Arrogance +10%
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Quirky | |
Edgy | Arrogance +10% |
Presentability
Nondescript | Worn | Fashionable | Grungy | Expensive | Quirky | Edgy | |
Suits | 35 | 20 | 50 | 25 | 45 | 40 | 30 |
Sports | 15 | 0 | 30 | 5 | 25 | 30 | 10 |
Elegance | 35 | 20 | 50 | 25 | 45 | 40 | 30 |
Military | 15 | 0 | 30 | 5 | 25 | 30 | 20 |
Street | 20 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 30 | 25 | 15 |
Preppy | 30 | 15 | 45 | 30 | 40 | 35 | 25 |
Casual | 25 | 10 | 40 | 15 | 35 | 30 | 20 |
*Hair style and piercings will not affect stat changes |
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I've been here often, she knows me. (If Ortega relationship not a ghost from the past) | Rangers relationship = friendly with Argent relationship = amiable Steel relationship = former ally Herald relationship = friendly Ortega friendship +10%
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I've visited occasionally when Ortega asked for my help. | Rangers relationship = helping out |
I've stayed away. This is a rare visit. | Rangers relationship = avoiding Ortega friendship -20%
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I feel uneasy about reading his mind to find out. | Friend Herald true Herald friendship +10% Villainy -10% |
Not that I care; he's my enemy. | Herald friendship -15% |
It's safer not to know until he tells me. | Arrogance -10% |
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Press the Doors Close button. | Avoid entirely true Argent friendship -10% Go to kitchen |
Move back so she can step inside. | Go to elevator |
Smile and step aside. "Going up?" | Argent friendship +5% Go to elevator |
Elevator
Go to Argent talk |
Argent Talk
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I hold my ground; I won't let her intimidate me. | Argent relationship = respectful |
I take a step back, uncomfortable with physical closeness. | |
I take a step back, reflexively shifting into a defensive stance. |
Argent clue +10 Argent relationship = respectful |
"Why are you giving Herald a hard time?" | Go to why care about Herald |
"Are you okay?" (If Argent relationship not distant) | Go to team |
"For us not to be enemies." (If Argent relationship distant) | Go to team |
Why Care About Herald
"I've been the new kid; I don't like bullies." |
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"You're part of the same team. Act like it." |
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"Who says I do? Maybe I’m just curious." |
Go to team |
Team
"Are you?" | Argent friendship +10% |
"I was part of the team, just never a Ranger." | Leadership +10% |
"True, and I paid my price for it." | Arrogance -10% |
"You're gonna get people I care about killed." | Argent friendship +10% Villainy -10% |
"The Rangers are supposed to be better than this." | Rangers reputation +10% |
"Because despite everything, I like you." | Friend Argent true |
Team talk true Argent confrontation true
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Fighter Argent Confrontation
"What the…?" I sidestep, with my guard up. | Argent relationship = respectful Go to kitchen |
I grab her hand, stepping close. "What the—?" | Arrogance +10% Daring +10% Argent clue +10 Argent relationship = respectful Go to kitchen |
I don't move; I'm curious what she's going to do. | Daring +15% Go to Argent choke |
Argent Choke
Choke true |
"Or what? You'll hurt me?" | Argent friendship -10% |
"See, this is why you don't have any friends." | Argent friendship +10% |
"I'm sorry, I didn't know it was a sore point." | Choke secret true Argent friendship +10% |
I keep smiling at her as she chokes me. | Enjoy choke true Argent clue +10 Argent friendship +20% |
Go to kitchen |
Kitchen
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"Waiting for Ortega." It's not a lie. | Steel friendship +5%
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"If you don't want me to come here, ban me." | Steel friendship -5%
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"Just dropping by. How are you?" He moves…wrong. (If rangers relationship not avoiding) |
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"Remember when you broke the mayor's chair?" |
Steel friendship +5% |
"Hah! I was right; you don't trust her." (If not Argent killer) | Steel friendship +10% |
"Looks like you're not too happy with what she did." (If Argent killer) | Steel clue +10 |
"Looks like you're not too happy with what she did." (If helmet kiss) | Steel friendship +5% |
"Have you considered that you're a bit paranoid?" |
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"Do you want any help?" (If rangers relationship not avoiding) | Steel friendship +10% |
"You'll come through," I say. "The Rangers always get their man." | |
"Glad I'm out of the business," I chuckle. | Steel clue -5 |
"Lou Carter was a criminal. He should have been in jail." (If anarchist) | Steel doubt +10 Steel clue +10 |
I'm curious, I'll try to browse his mind. |
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I'll change the subject for now. |
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I'll try to explain how it works. (If told Ortega telepath) | Steel friendship +10% |
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Stop
I apologize; I'm here to build bridges, not burn them. | Steel friendship +5% |
I said nothing wrong; if he can't take it, it's his fault. | Steel friendship +10% |
Go to nice team |
Nice Team
"Anyway, Ortega sure is running late…." | Go to speak to Chen |
"What?" I ask, staring him down in a challenge. | Go to speak to Chen 2 |
"I'm not going to tell you what happened," I say quickly. |
Go to what is it |
Speak To Chen
A sudden flash of anger, I need to get out of here. |
Leave true Steel friendship -15% Go to office |
"Once again, you have no idea how I feel," I snap. | Leave true Steel friendship +5% Go to office |
"Okay, maybe I'm a little worried," I admit. |
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You’re A Distraction
“To Ortega, you mean.” |
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“Only because you keep focusing on me.” | |
“Maybe I could be an asset.” |
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Go to office |
Speak To Chen 2
"I believe you want to find out if I'm a threat." |
Leave true Go to office |
"But why do you want to know? That's the question here." |
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"I'm…sorry," I say after a moment's hesitation. | Steel friendship +10% Friend Steel true Go to what is it |
What Is It
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"A nightmare. Not something I like to think about." | Steel friendship +10% |
"A telepath," you explain. "A very powerful and crazy one." | Steel friendship +15% |
"An experiment. At least that's my guess." | Steel friendship +15% |
Steel looking true Go to office |
Office
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"I'll take your word for it." | Ortega friendship -5% |
"Really?" I give Ortega a teasing look. | Ortega friendship +10% |
"Nothing is off the grid. Not in this city." |
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"What are you up to?" | Go to Ortega-Ortega |
"Lady Argent attacked me earlier." (If Argent confrontation) |
Go to Ortega-Argent |
"What have you told Herald? He's treating me like a hero." | Go to Ortega-Herald |
Ortega-Argent
"No, of course not; I just wanted you to know." | Ortega friendship +10% |
"If she does it again, I'll kick her ass." |
Ortega friendship +10% Argent friendship +10% Daring +10% |
"She's a Ranger; that's not going to happen. But she is dangerous." |
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Go to map |
Ortega-Herald
"Don't be ridiculous," I say with a sour grimace. | Arrogance -10% |
"I don't want a fan club," I groan. "I never did." | Arrogance -10% |
"What I am, is retired. I just want him off my back." |
Go to map |
Ortega-Ortega
"I'm sure Steel can pick up the slack." A deadpan look. | Ortega friendship -10% |
"Better start learning self-preservation," I tease. | Ortega friendship +10% |
"Then stop. Nobody would blame you if you retired." |
Arrogance -10% |
Go to map |
Map
This is starting to feel awkward. | |
I could confess to being Villain right now and end it all. | Drive - 10% |
We're enemies now, can Ortega sense that? |
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Funeral
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Hollow Ground
"No! You should back down too. I don't want you dead." | Ortega clue +10 Ortega friendship -10% |
"Get the rest of the team in on it, and maybe we can talk." | HG help true |
"You know I'm retired," I say, but look interested. | Ortega friendship +10% then Ortega friendship +10% HG help true |
Achievement 75 Helping Out true Go to leave |
Age
"That doesn't sound like you." | Ortega friendship -5% |
"I told you, you should be thinking about retiring." | Ortega friendship -10% |
"I know what you mean." |
Go to leave |
Leave
"Aren't you supposed to be in rehab?" | Herald friendship +10% |
"What are you doing here?" I ask, looking annoyed. | |
"Goodbye." I swat at the sky as if he were an annoying fly. | Herald friendship -10% |
I keep walking in silence, ignoring him. | Herald friendship -5% |
Herald Encounter
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"Was this really necessary?" I brush myself off, annoyed. | Herald friendship -5% |
"Taking people for rides like this often?" I smile. | Herald friendship +5% |
"Get off!" I tear myself free and walk off in a fury. | Herald friendship -10% |
The moment Herald lets me go, I turn and punch him. | Herald friendship -20% Herald punch true |
Go to faster |
Faster
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“Look, what do you want from me?” I snap in frustration. | Go to The Heartbreak Incident? |
“So you thought you’d do what? Get me back in the game?”/“If you’re planning to drag me to a doctor, forget it.” | Go to The Heartbreak Incident? |
Is this about getting answers?” About Heartbreak?/“The circumstances were… special.” The Heartbreak incident. | Go to heartbreak tale |
The Heartbreak Incident?
I'll get him to put me back on the street. |
Go to back down |
I'll tell him about the Heartbreak incident | Go to heartbreak tale |
He's crossed a line; I'll get angry. | Go to angry drop |
Angry Drop
"Nothing, just get me out of here." | Herald friendship -20% Go to back down |
"Glad that you asked," I punch him. | Herald punch true Herald friendship -20%
Go to back down |
"Admit this is for you, not me." | Herald doubt +5 Go to heartbreak tale |
Heartbreak Tale
Heartbreak talk true
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"It's okay. Your heart is in the right place." | Herald friendship +20% |
"Are we done here?" | |
"Maybe you should shut up and mind your own business." | Herald friendship -20% |
Go to back down |
Back Down
"No," I say, scowling at him. | Herald friendship -20% |
"I was good," I say, planning to turn him down. | Herald friendship -10% |
"Training?" I sigh. "I suppose I could help." | Train Herald true Herald friendship +10%
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"I'm not going to go easy on you." I can use this. Use him. | Train Herald true Use Herald true Herald friendship +10%
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Oh no, he's hot. |
Herald friendship +20% Herald relationship = oh no he’s hot |
Oh no, I like him. I like him way too much. | Herald friendship +20% Herald relationship = oh no I like him |
I feel bad about being mean to him. | Herald relationship = he seems nice |
I agreed to train him because he'll get himself killed otherwise. (If train Herald) | Herald relationship = coach |
I could use someone with that amount of hero worship. | Use Herald true Herald relationship = coach |
Finish Chapter Fourteen |
Wound = no significant wounds Status = fine Willpower = calm Stamina = rested
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Ruins Start
I draw my gun; that's a good discouragement. | Daring +10% |
My telepathy will take care of this; I stick to the shadows. |
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I call out; I've befriended the squatters by now. | Civilian = friendly squatter
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Go to next start |
Water Plant Start
I trust my telepathy to tell me if people are watching. |
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I've made sure the squatters are on my side. | Civilian = friendly squatter
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I've set up movement sensors in the area. (If tech savvy) | Daring -10% |
Go to next start |
Business Start
No. I'm alone, not lonely. |
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A telepath is never alone. |
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Of course, but I can't do anything about it. |
Go to next start |
Luxury Start
"Please, describe him for me," I say. Rangers? | Arrogance -15% |
"Probably a salesman." There's no need to be worried. | Arrogance +15% |
"Let me know if he returns," I say, scanning her mind. |
Villainy +5% Jake true |
Go to next start |
Next start
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Anarchist Start
Go to anarchist board |
Thief Start
Go to thief board |
Boss Start
Go to boss board |
Anarchist Board
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I don't like being seen, but sacrifices are needed. | Arrogance -20% |
I don't like it but I can't be political without the news. | Politics +20% |
I don't like the feeling that someone else is pulling strings here. |
Politics +10% HG rep +5 |
Go to life or not life? |
Hunter Board
And I can put off fighting Steel for a little while longer. | Steel friendship +5% |
Captain Blaze is the kind of hero I dislike. |
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All I want is a good fight; Blaze is the best target right now. |
Go to life or not life? |
Life Or Not Life?
Go to But That’s for later |
Thief Board
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Is That All?
I want a real life. Like everyone else. | Skin true Regene reveal true |
I want respect and fame. | Arrogance +10% Daring +10% |
I want to give them all the finger. | Daring +20% |
Go to But That’s for later |
Boss Board
Track Jake true |
Power is. | Arrogance +10% |
Influence is. | Arrogance -10% |
This is the chance of a lifetime. (If skin) | Daring +10% |
Go to But That’s for later |
But That’s For Later
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Good, I've missed being Puppet. | PCV +10 |
Time to slip into Puppet. |
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Even though I'd rather not. | PCV -15 |
Ventura
Is this a…memory? (If puppet individuality >=40) | |
Be patient; I can't risk making a mistake. | Arrogance -20% |
This is risky, but the payoff is huge. (If track Jake) | Arrogance +20% |
This will be a piece of cake. (If track girlfriend) | Arrogance +20% |
I should drag Mortum clubbing…. (If Mortum friendship >=55) | Mortum friendship +20% |
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Jake Plant
I pretend to be drunk and stumble into Jake. |
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I can dance better than the girl, time to get close. | Jake/Puppet flirting true Jake bug true Achievement 39 Fellowship true
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I stay under the radar and wait for an unguarded moment. |
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GF Plant
I pretend to be drunk and stumble into her. |
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I'll cut in and dance with her. | Girl bug true Jake true
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I'll stay under the radar and wait for an unguarded moment. |
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Bad End
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I make sure to step on the bug as I leave. | Jake remembers suspicious Jake/Puppet friendship -20% |
I leave fast before he adds things up. | Jake remembers troublemaker Jake/Puppet friendship -10% Precognition +10% |
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Herald Training
I wish he could shield his thoughts; they're too much. | Herald overload true |
It makes it easier to talk to him, easier to trust. | |
It's a rush to be around him, to feel what he feels. |
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I've got enough practice; of course, it would sound real. | Herald friendship -10% |
I meant it. He needs to shape up fast. (If prepare heroes, or Herald relationship = coach, or both rival = self AND villainy <40) | |
Despite everything, I actually like him. (If Herald friendship >=50 or Herald relationship = oh no I like him) | Herald friendship +10%
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Just because he's hot doesn't mean that…swear! | Herald relationship = oh no he’s hot
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Help him overcome his flaws. |
Rangers reputation +10% Go to helpful |
Destroy his confidence. | Rangers reputation -10% Villainy +10%
Go to destroy |
Destroy
"I don't want Ortega to get killed because of you." |
Herald friendship -20% |
"I don't want you to get killed trying to prove yourself." | Go to coffee? |
"I don't want you to destroy the Rangers." |
Herald friendship -10% |
Go to Steel park |
Helpful
"Is not the best teacher." | |
"Told you to work on your strength, right?" | Steel friendship +5% |
"Don't listen to Steel; he's an idiot." | Steel friendship -10% |
Go to coffee? |
Coffee?
"I thought you and Lady Argent were a couple?" (If Helpful) | Knows Herald/Argent fake true Go to coffee? 2 |
"No, grow up!" I'll be blunt, clear the air. (If Helpful and Herald relationship not oh no I like him) |
Herald relationship -20% |
"Coffee? Why?" What is he up to? | Go to coffee? 2 |
"That wouldn't be a good idea." I'll be gentle. (If Destroy) |
Herald weaken true |
"No, grow up!" I'll be brutal. (If Destroy) |
Herald friendship -20% Herald weaken true |
"Yes, I might as well try to socialize." | Herald friendship +25% Herald coffee true |
"Coffee would be fine/Why not?" Swear. Am I flirting…? | Herald coffee true Herald friendship +30%
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Go to Steel Park |
Coffee? 2
"Yes, but don't get any ideas." | Herald friendship +25% Herald coffee true |
"No, I don't think that would be a good idea." |
Herald friendship -20% |
"Sure, why not?" Swear. Am I flirting? | Herald coffee true Herald friendship +30%
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Go to Steel Park |
Steel Park
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"Do you keep track of how much they have replaced?" | |
"Sorry, I didn't think about that," I apologize. | Steel friendship +10% |
"That's not what I mean, and you know it," I snap. | Steel friendship -10% |
"Oh, just shut up, Chen," I say, tired of this discussion. |
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"Do we have to keep doing this? I'm trying to be nice here." | Steel friendship +15%
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"This is depressing. Can't we just watch the dogs?" | Steel friendship +15%
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"Why don't you just say what's bothering you?" (If Herald relationship = oh no he’s hot or oh no I like him) |
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Money Heap
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I want to drag Umbral a bit more. | Infamy +5% HG rep +10 |
I want big headlines and a reputation boost. |
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This way I can control the narrative. | Arrogance -10% |
Just having a bit of fun. | Daring +10% Arrogance +10% |
Go to Mia 2 |
Mia
Go to Mia 2 |
Mia 2
Turn on the lights, revealing me already seated at the table/on top of the pile of money. |
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Quietly slide up behind her, then clear my throat. |
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Welcome her like an old friend. |
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Go to ldpd |
LDPD
"One of the things I intend to change." I speak with passion. (If anarchist or motivation = justice) | Drive +15% Mia/Villain relationship = a bit of a rabble rouser Go to vernon |
"Sounds like you have personal experience." I try sympathy. | Villainy -5%
Go to vernon |
"True freedom is in short supply these days." That's a fact. |
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"They protect property, not people." A cynical observation. |
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Vernon
"You think the Marshal was involved?" I ask, neutrally. | |
"Doesn't sound like Marshal Steel," I protest. | Steel friendship +10% |
"I know exactly what you mean," I say bitterly. | Drive +10% |
Vernon true Go to why |
Why
"Not going to ruin that surprise," I tease. |
Arrogance -10% Infamy -10% |
"I like beautiful things," I admit with a shrug. (If art thief) | Drive +10% Go to beautiful things |
"I go where the money is." (If thief or scar = hungry) | Drive +10%
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"To show I'm better, of course." (If hunter) | Infamy +10% Drive +10% |
"Just helping certain people shed some dead weight." (If prepare heroes) | Drive +10%
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"Someone should run things, might as well be me." (If boss) | Infamy +15% Drive +10% HG rep +10
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"Someone's got to fight the system." (If anarchist) | Infamy +15% Drive +10% HG rep +10 Mia/Villain relationship = a bit of a rabble rouser |
"I need to set things right. Get the truth out." (If motivation = justice) | Mia/Villain relationship = secretly a hero Drive +10% |
"Push someone in a corner, and they will fight back." (If motivation = fate) | Drive +10% |
"They won't get away with this. Not again." (If motivation or scar = revenge) | Drive +10%
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"They push me. I push back." (If motivation = anger) | Drive +10% Villainy +5% |
"Not many legal ways to get a better life." (If motivation = life or scar = hungry) | HG rep -5
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"Why does anyone? For fortune, fame, and kicks." |
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Beautiful Things
I do. It makes me feel closer to humanity. | Scar -10
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It should be shared and shown, not hoarded. | Villainy -5%
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They value it. I take it back. |
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Fanclub
"I wouldn't do this if I weren't ready to be admired." | Arrogance +15% Fanclub +15% |
"It feels good that people understand what I do." |
Fanclub +10% |
"It feels…odd." I feel uncomfortable. | Arrogance -10% |
"I have no control over what they do," I shrug. |
Arrogance -10% |
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Rangers Rep
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"No," I say firmly. | Arrogance -10% |
"I have my reasons," I say, cryptically. | Ortega clue +5 Steel clue +5 Fanclub +5% Infamy +5% |
"To hurt the Rangers," I say with emphasis. | Ortega clue +5 Steel clue +5
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"It's my name," I say, hiding in plain sight. (If villain name = Sidestep) | Told Mia real name true Arrogance +20% Steel clue +5
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"Because some people should not be forgotten," I snap. (If villain name = Anathema) | Arrogance +10% Steel clue +10 |
"It's my origin story," I hiss, telling the truth. (If villain name = Heartbreak) | Arrogance +10% Steel clue +10 |
"I steal things, why not a name?" I joke. (If thief) | Ortega clue -5 Steel clue -5 Drive +5% |
Goodbye Mia
I tell her to stay safe. | Villainy -10% |
I tell her Puppet will be in contact. (If anarchist) |
Mia/Puppet friendship +10% Mia/Puppet relationship = contact |
I warn her not to step out of line. | Villainy +5% |
I tell her not to trust anybody. | |
I toss her a wad of cash for the bike I stole. (If stole Mia’s bike) | Gave Mia money true Villainy -15%
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I want to give away the money to charity. (If girl bug) |
Villainy -25% Mia/Puppet friendship +15% Mia/Puppet relationship = contact Achievement 55 Philanthropist true Donated charity true |
Finish Chapter Fifteen |
About Puppet
I feel guilty about using the puppet. | PCV -20 Villainy -15%
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Could I ever do this on my own? As myself? |
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I feel weird. Something's wrong, but I don't know what. |
Puppet individuality +10 |
I keep watching myself as a puppet’s gender. (If puppet gender not gender, and neither nonbinary nor trans) | Gender question true |
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Call Mortum
This reminds me of my past. | |
It gets harder and harder to lie to Mortum. |
Mortum friendship +10% |
I complain about my boss. | Villain/Mortum relationship = hostile |
Go to bout |
Bout
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Art
Enough fun, I need to chart the security system. | Drive +10% |
I lose myself in memories in front of one of the paintings. |
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I keep half an eye on the crowd, just in case. | Met Blaze true
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Drive +10% Go to art interlude |
CF
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CF2
I'll bring up one of his old fights. | Blaze leg true
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I'll bring up Villain to see what he thinks. | Drive +10% |
I'll bring up the Rangers, see how he reacts. | Blaze taunt true |
Go to art interlude |
CT
I try to keep the conversation going; I'm curious. | Arrogance +10% Daring +10% |
I'll excuse myself, getting a good retinal scan as I leave. | Drive +10% Arrogance -10% Daring -10% |
Go to art interlude |
Mia
"If it makes you feel better, this is work for both of us." | Drive +10% Mia/Puppet friendship +10% |
"Don't worry, you look the part," I compliment. | Mia/Puppet friendship +15% |
"They only let in the press to show off," I scoff. | Mia/Puppet friendship +20% |
"See, this is why I like you," I smile. | Mia/Puppet friendship +20% |
"The truth will get you killed," I warn. | Mia/Puppet friendship +10% Arrogance -10% |
"Truth. Nobody would believe the truth," I mutter. | Mia/Puppet friendship +15% |
Mia/Puppet friendship +10% Vernon true Go to art interlude |
Art Interlude
I've been doing my best to ignore it. I am in control. | Puppet individuality -15 |
I haven't been able to stop thinking about it. | Puppet individuality +10 Precognition +10% |
Go to art interlude 2 |
Herald Art
It is the puppet reacting, not me. | Puppet individuality +10 |
Oh no, he's just as charming in this body. | |
Oh no, I really am physically attracted to him. |
Herald relationship = oh no he’s hot Puppet individuality -10 |
Is this physical attraction? Weird. (If not horny) | Puppet individuality +10
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Go to Art Interlude 2 |
Art Interlude 2
"I'm not an expert," I say. "Just here for the party." |
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"I can see what you mean." Oppression. Isolation. |
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"No, that's not it." It's too wild, too devouring. |
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Herald Was Wondering
Admit I'm dating Ortega, he already suspects. | Herald knows Puppet dates Ortega true
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Deny everything; it's just a case of mistaken identity. | Arrogance -10% Mistaken identity true |
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Thief
No dampeners true |
I open a hole under the briefcase. |
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I open a hole under Blaze, take him out first. (If met Blaze) | No briefcase true
Go to speed fight |
I open a hole under the bodyguard and take him out first. (If not met Blaze) | Met Blaze true No briefcase true
Go to speed fight |
Blaze Intruder
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I run, time to get out of here. |
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I prepare an ambush for whoever follows. |
Go to speed fight |
I hide in the room, let them chase shadows. |
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Not Thief
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A dramatic entry through the window! | Infamy +10% Arrogance +10% Go to fight fight |
I'll brutally kick the door in. | Infamy +10% Daring +10% Go to fight fight |
The nanovores will sneakily eat through the ceiling. |
Go to sneak fight |
Sneak Fight
I need to kill Deveraux quickly. (If not hunter) |
Infamy +15% HG rep +10 Villainy +20% Deveraux dead true Kill true Known killer true Repent kill false Repent fail true Sneaky kill false Stop kill false No kill false |
I'll drop in near the dampener to take it out. | No dampener true Known telepath true HG know telepath true |
I'll drop down on the center of the table for maximum surprise. | Infamy +10% |
I'll take out Captain Blaze immediately. |
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Go to fight fight |
Fight Fight
Kill Deveraux before anyone can stop me. (If anarchist or boss, but Deveraux not dead) |
Villainy +20% Deveraux dead true Go to Blaze drop |
Put Deveraux in the hospital first. (If anarchist or boss but Deveraux not dead) | Infamy +5% Villainy +5% HG rep +5 Deveraux gone true Go to Blaze drop |
Use the civilians for cover. | Villainy +15% Go to Blaze civilians |
Press the attack on Blaze, going hard. | Daring +10%
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Get Blaze out of the room, so nobody else gets hurt. | Fight outside true Villainy -10% No dampeners true
Go to speed fight |
Blaze Drop
Go to Blaze civilians |
Blaze Civilians
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Civilians Stay
Blaze shows promise, I can work with that. (If prepare heroes or anarchist) |
Villainy -15% Blaze teach true Achievement 25 Hotel High Jinks true Go to Blaze promise |
I have an audience; I will make this look good. | Arrogance +10% HG rep +5 Go to speed fight |
I'll be careful; civilians are good shields but fragile. | Villainy -10% Daring -15% Go to speed fight |
I'll make sure everybody here dies. |
Go to Herald Coffee? |
Blaze Promise
Déjà vu, I close my eyes and wait for the impact. |
Suicidal true HG rep +5 Steel clue +30 Rangers known telepath true Blaze ally true Blaze save true |
I use my jump-jets to slow the fall. (If suit speed) | HG rep +5 Blaze ally true Infamy +10% |
I've got a grappling hook, time to take a swing. | HG rep +5 Blaze ally true Infamy +10% |
I make sure to save us both. | Drive +10% Infamy +10% Villainy -15% Steel clue +20 HG rep +5 Blaze ally true |
Achievement 25 Hotel High Jinks true Go to Herald coffee? |
Speed Fight
Go to Speed fight 2 |
Blaze Doubts
Infamy +10% HG rep +5 Villainy -15% Blaze ally true Go to Herald coffee? |
Speed Fight 2
I'll keep up the banter to distract. | Blaze taunt true Go to Speed Fight 3 |
He wants to grab me, I'll stay clear. (If tactician) | Daring -10% Go to Speed Fight 3 |
Enough fun. I can take him head-on. | Daring +10% Suit wear +5 Go to Speed Fight 3 |
I'll make sure nobody gets hurt. (If civilians) | Villainy -10% Go to civilian end choice |
I do this carefully, by the book. |
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Speed Fight 3
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Lose End Choice
Blaze loss true
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Go to Herald coffee? |
Civilian End Choice
I'm not letting that civilian die. |
Go to Herald coffee? |
I push on, regardless of casualties. | Villainy +20% Repent kill false Repent fail true Sneaky kill true Kill true No kill false
Go to Blaze end choice |
Blaze End Choice
Go to what about Blaze |
What About Deveraux
I'll put him in the hospital. | Villainy +5% Deveraux gone true |
I'll have him give a message to the mayor. (If anarchist) | Deveraux gone true Deveraux message true Politics +15% Infamy +20% HG rep +10 |
I'll kill him fast. |
Villainy +20% HG rep +5 Deveraux dead true Kill true Known killer true Repent kill false Repent fail true Sneaky kill false Stop kill false No kill false |
Go to what about blaze |
What About Blaze
I leave Blaze alive; time to go. | HG rep +5 Blaze down true Achievement 25 Hotel High Jinks true
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I'll kill him quickly. | Villainy +20% Blaze dead true Kill true Known killer true Repent kill false Repent fail true Sneaky kill false Stop kill false No kill false Agent kill true Achievement 25 Hotel High Jinks true Villain/Steel relationship = priority
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Time to kill him, showily. | Villainy +20% HG rep +20 Blaze dead true Kill true Known killer true Repent kill false Repent fail true Sneaky kill false Stop kill false No kill false Agent kill true Achievement 25 Hotel High Jinks true Villain/Steel relationship = priority
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Go to Herald coffee? |
Herald Coffee?
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Coffee Date
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"You need to stop apologizing for everything." | Herald friendship -10%
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"It's fine," I say with a smile. | |
"Hey, I don't mind a smart-ass," I grin. | Herald friendship +10% |
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Wanna Talk
"You want to talk about it?" |
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"That's the kind of thing that gets you killed." | Leadership +10%
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"Is it Rangers trouble?" |
Go to point |
Point
I really did make a mistake. That's not good. | |
I faked an opening to see what he would do. | Faked opening true |
I hesitated. Hurting him felt…bad. | Villainy -10% Herald friendship +10% |
I got distracted; he's way too hot. | Herald friendship +10% Herald relationship = oh no he’s hot
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Uncomfortable, he cares too much about me. | |
Annoyance, he's unprofessional. | Leadership +5% |
Pride, he really has no idea who I am. |
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Oh no, I'm not manipulating him at all, am I? (If use Herald and Herald relationship not could be useful) |
Use Herald false |
It's dangerous, feeling this soft. | Herald friendship +10% |
Maybe…I don't want to. |
Villainy -10% |
Herald is a lot stronger than he thinks. | |
It's just another way of hurting myself. |
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About Herald
No, my opinion of him has not changed. | |
I have to admit he seems nice. (If Herald relationship not he seems nice) | Herald relationship = he seems nice |
Oh no, I like him. I like him way too much. | Herald relationship = oh no I like him |
Oh no, he's hot. | Herald relationship = oh no he’s hot
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Finish Chapter Sixteen |
Fine, I'll see a therapist to get Ortega off my back. | See shrink true Go to meet shrink |
I'm seeing a therapist, maybe it's a good idea? | See shrink true Scar -5 Go to meet shrink |
No. Not doing it. I can put this off forever; just watch me. |
Arrogance -10% Go to dream scene |
Dream Scene
I look into the pool of blood; I look for my reflection. | Scar +10
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I need to get free; I'll tear my own flesh if I need to. |
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It's hopeless; I might as well give up. | Scar +10 Gate +1 Achievement 12 Paint It Black true
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I need to wake up, now! (If scar <90) | Scar -10 |
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Regene Nightmare
Spite. Pure spite. |
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I stare at my tattoos; this is what I am. |
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I swallow, trying to make my nausea go away. |
Go to nightmare |
Nightmare
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I feel like shit; I'll call Ortega to hang out. | Ortega friendship +10% Go to Ortega dinner |
I need to clear my head; maybe Spoon needs a walk. | Finish Chapter Seventeen |
I don't want to be me, I'll call Dr. Mortum as Puppet. (If Puppet/Mortum relationship neither business associate nor frosty) | PCV +10 Puppet individuality +10 Finish Chapter Seventeen |
Meet Shrink
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A part of me knew I needed help. | Scar -10 |
Ortega just wouldn't shut up about it. |
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I didn't want to arouse suspicion. |
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Achievement 67 Therapy true
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I'm not fixable. These sessions are just camouflage. | Scar +10 Drive +10% |
I'm not fixable. There are too many shards to put back together. | Scar +10 |
I'm not sure how to feel about that. | |
I hope that optimism is not misplaced. | Scar -10
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"What do you think?" I snap. "It didn't feel good." |
Go to angry |
"Like I need something stronger than a glass of water," I joke. |
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"Tired." I sigh. "I don't even know where to start." | Scar -5 Go to sharing |
"Afraid," I admit. "There's a reason why I repress things." | Scar -5 Go to fear |
Angry
"Right now? Myself." | Go to angry at self |
"Anger helps. A lot." |
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"People…," I say vaguely. "The world?" |
Go to angry at world |
Angry At Self
"I'm…afraid." | Go to fear |
"I don't trust you." | Go to trust |
"I like being angry." |
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Angry At World
I don't answer; I start laughing at the absurdity. |
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"Everyone gets hurt," I say bitterly. |
Go to what do you think |
"So what?" I ask. |
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Fear
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"For not being good at this." |
Go to what do you think |
"I think I might be a very bad person." |
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"I don't even know at this point." |
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Trust
And yet I wish I could. | Scar -5 Wish trust true |
It's safer that way. |
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"It doesn't matter if I want to trust people, I can't." |
Go to can’t trust |
"Of course, I trust people," I lie, "but not with everything." |
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"I suppose I trust people," I admit, "but not with the truth." |
Go to no truth |
Can’t Trust
"Maybe I am, but I'd rather worry too much than too little." |
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"Maybe I am, but I can't take the risk." | Go to fear |
"I like Ortega, but Ortega’s not that bright." (If Ortega friendship >55) |
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No Truth
"I wish I knew," I say with a laugh, shaking my head. | Puppet individuality +10 |
"Not that," I scoff. "Things have changed." | Drive +10% |
"Me, of course. But who that is, is none of their business." | Arrogance +10% |
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Sharing
"Everything." It's true, isn't it? | Scar +5 Go to what do you think |
"How I feel." Feelings that were never supposed to be yours. |
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"How hard it is." I look down. "Just being here. Existing." (If suicidal) | Go to scar suicidal |
"That I can't connect anymore. It doesn't feel…real." (If scar = outside) | Go to outside vision |
"That I can't connect anymore. To people." (If scar = friendless) | Go to Friendless vision |
"How unfair everything is. The way I'm treated." (If scar = hungry) | Go to what do you think |
"How good it feels. Getting back at people." (If scar = revenge) | Go to scar revenge |
What Do You Think
"You just think you do." She doesn't know the truth. |
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"You get paid to care," I say sharply. |
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I look away, uncertain. She believes what she's saying. | Drive -5% |
I get up and leave. I can't do this. | Scar +10 Go to shrink done |
I'll politely disengage. This is getting too personal. | Go to walls up |
"It makes no sense. Why care in the first place?" |
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Why Care
I'll deflect. I don't want to talk about it. |
Go to walls up |
I don't need help; I'll deal with this on my own. |
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Maybe…maybe I do need help. |
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Motivation Angry
Do I? At times the anger feels unreasonable. Alien. (If scar = revenge or hungry) |
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And she shouldn't. I'll smile and keep my temper. | Scar +5 Go to walls up |
She wants to know the truth? I'll tell her how I feel. | Drive +10%
Go to shrink done |
Motivation Revenge
She's got a point, it bothers me at times. (If scar = revenge or puppetmaster) |
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I should keep quiet about that. I'll deflect. |
Go to walls up |
Of course there's a list. There are a lot of people on it. | Drive +20%
Go to shrink done |
Motivation Fate
Broken? Is that why I can't put the pieces together? (If scar = outside or friendless, or suicidal true) |
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…No. I shouldn't confide in her. | Scar +5 Go to walls up |
Made up. Let's see where this leads me. | Scar +10 Drive +10% Go to shrink done |
Motivation Justice
But since when did it become my job to deal with that. (If scar = revenge or puppetmaster) |
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I should keep quiet about my motivations. I'll deflect. | Arrogance -10% Go to walls up |
Her work is showing people the truth about themselves. | Drive +20%
Go to shrink done |
Scar Puppetmaster
"Do I really come across that way?" I deflect. | Scar +10 Go to walls up |
"You can't blame me for getting defensive." I cross my arms. |
Go to puppetmaster vision |
"Is this some sort of power play?" I glare at her. |
Go to puppetmaster vision |
Scar Hungry
Yes, I'm not going to let anything stop me. | Scar +10 |
Yes, but I still have lines I won't cross. | Scar +5 |
I'm not killing anybody, even if that would be simpler. (If no kill) | Scar -5 |
"I didn't have much as a child, but I do now." (If base = luxury or apartment luxurious) | |
My armor is all I need, but I can't tell her about that. | Drive +10% |
"I never had anything," I admit, that's why I want so much now. |
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Go to hungry vision |
Scar Revenge
"So what if I feel bad? Everybody feels bad at times." | |
"So what if I am? It changes nothing." |
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"I feel fine." | Drive +10% |
"Yes, I am." |
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"If I know the truth, how can I not act on it?" |
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"I don't know," I admit. "Do I have a choice?" |
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Go to revenge vision |
Scar Suicidal
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"It feels like they do." | Scar +10
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"It's at the end of a black mood. It would be easier to just…" |
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"They come when I've made a mistake. Messed up somehow." |
"I have a job to do." (If motivation = revenge or justice) | Drive +20% |
"I know they're wrong." | Scar -10 |
"It would hurt the people left behind." (If scar not friendless or scar <80) |
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"Stubbornness, I suppose. " |
No. Close the door. Lock it. I can handle this. | Drive +20% Go to walls up |
I remember climbing the stairs…(share the pain) |
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I remember climbing the stairs…(end myself) |
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It's just another panic attack. Nothing more. | Scar -10 Go to wallsup |
Friendless Vision
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I didn't deserve to have friends. | Scar +10 |
It was the only way I could save them. |
Drive +10% Villainy -10% |
I didn't choose; someone else did. |
Scar -10 |
Go to heartbreak |
Hungry Vision
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Everything. I want everything that's been denied me. |
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I'll take what I need and build on that. |
Scar -10 |
Everything that belongs to them. |
Scar +10 |
Go to heartbreak |
Outside Vision
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I know exactly when. | Scar -10 |
It was too much work; I have other things to do. |
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I don't know. If I did, I'd fix it. |
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Go to heartbreak |
Revenge Vision
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It was always that. | Drive +20% |
When I killed them, and…killed…did I? | Scar -10 |
Does it matter? |
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Go to heartbreak |
Puppetmaster Vision
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Of course they are; I knew that. | Scar +10 |
Even the ones I care about. |
Drive +20% |
It still feels wrong, somehow. | Scar -10 |
Go to heartbreak |
Heartbreak
Shrink reacts worried true |
She's also trying to help. I'll smile and deflect. |
Go to walls up |
I'll adjust her memory, erasing her suspicion. | Ortega clue +20
Shrink reacts manipulated true
Villainy +10% Go to walls up |
I'll adjust her memory and make her remove all traces of me. | Ortega clue +20 Shrink reacts mindwiped true
Villainy +15% Go to shrink done |
Walls Up
Go to shrink done |
Shrink Done
Ortega's not wrong…. |
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It's not like I can show Ortega what I'm up to. | Drive +10% |
Ortega's full of Ortega that way. | Ortega friendship -5% |
I want to stick around and talk with Ortega. | Ortega friendship +15% Go to Ortega dinner |
I can't deal with Ortega right now. I need Spoon. | Go to need Spoon/Mortum |
I don't want to be me, I need Puppet and Dr. Mortum's company. (If Puppet/Mortum relationship not business associate or frosty) | PCV +10 Go to need Spoon/Mortum |
Need Spoon/Mortum
I won't give any explanation. |
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I'll lie and tell Ortega it's job related. |
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Finish Chapter Seventeen |
Ortega Dinner
Ortega hoots true
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Maybe I've been unfair. Have I thanked Ortega for trying? | Villainy -10% Ortega friendship +15%
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Ortega's been that, hasn't Ortega? Tried Ortega’s best. | Ortega friendship +10%
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Moments like this I remember why I love Ortega. (If Ortega flirting new or Ortega secret crush) | Ortega friendship +10%
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Ortega wasn't when it counted. I can't forget that. | Drive +10%
Ortega friendship -10%
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Ortega Shrink Talk
"Not right now." I look away. "It's…a lot." | Go to Ortega drinks |
"A waste of time," I say with a shrug. | Scar +5 Go to Ortega drinks |
"Horrible." I rub my forehead. |
Ortega friendship +10% Bed punch true Go to deep talk |
"Intense." | Go to deep talk |
Deep Talk
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Ortega Drinks
"What isn't?" The question is a joke. My answer is not. |
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"Which means you should pay for dinner," I joke. |
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"Yep. You can make it up to me later," I say with a wink. (If Ortega flirting new) |
Go to deep talk |
Ortega Connect
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"Trust me, you don't," I say with a grim look on my face. | Ortega clue +20 |
"I just want you to leave me alone," I cross my arms. | |
"Why?" I ask again, my voice cracking slightly. |
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Finish Chapter Seventeen |
Ortega Connect 2
Ortega is right. We never stopped being friends. |
Ortega relationship = friend and ally Ortega flirting new false Go to Ortega flirt choice |
That I'm a sucker for a sexy smile. | Ortega relationship = it’s complicated Ortega flirting new true
Finish Chapter Seventeen |
I'm an idiot, and I should be shutting up now. | Finish Chapter Seventeen |
Ortega Suspicious
Ortega doubt +10
Finish Chapter Seventeen |
Ortega Flirting
Go to Ortega end flirt |
Ortega End Flirt
"Apology accepted." | |
"Idiot," I say fondly. | Ortega friendship +10% |
"Do you think this will fix everything?" | Ortega friendship -5% |
Go to open attraction |
Ortega Complications
"Okay, you're hot, asshole, are you happy now?" |
Ortega flirting new true Ortega friendship +10% Ortega relationship = open attraction Go to Ortega open attraction |
"Fine, I'm not not interested in you, okay?" |
Ortega relationship = open attraction Ortega flirting new true Ortega friendship +10% Go to Ortega open attraction |
"It's complicated," I admit, unwilling to commit. | Finish Chapter Seventeen |
"We're friends. I'm sorry, it can't be anything more." |
Ortega relationship = friend and ally Ortega flirting new false Go to Ortega flirt choice |
"What about Puppet?" (If Puppet/Ortega complicated) |
Go to Ortega drop |
Ortega Drop
"Do it." I say. "I like you, but I'm not the sharing type." | Puppet breakup true Ortega relationship = open attraction Ortega flirting new true
Go to Ortega open attraction |
Ortega shouldn't break up with Puppet. We're just friends. | Ortega relationship = friend and ally Ortega flirting new false Ortega ex true Go to Ortega flirt choice |
"You'll pick me over Puppet?" Who would settle for me? | Go to Ortega self vs puppet |
Ortega Self vs Puppet
"No, you haven't," I admit. "I'm still interested." | Puppet breakup true Ortega relationship = open attraction Ortega flirting new true
Go to Ortega open attraction |
"It's complicated," I admit, unwilling to commit. | Finish Chapter Seventeen |
Ortega should not break up with Puppet. We're just friends. | Ortega relationship = friend and ally Ortega flirting new false Ortega ex true Go to Ortega flirt choice |
Ortega Open Attraction
I need to leave, now, before I do something stupid. | Daring -10% |
I will kiss Ortega goodbye and leave afterward. |
Ortega kiss true Ortega relationship = open attraction Ortega flirting new true
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I will ignore common sense and see where this feeling leads. | Ortega relationship = open attraction Ortega flirting new true Ortega alley kiss true
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Finish Chapter Seventeen |
Ortega Friends
Go to Ortega flirt choice |
Ortega Flirting Puppet
Go to Ortega flirt choice |
Ortega Flirt Choice
Don't think about Herald…. (If Herald relationship = oh no he’s hot or oh no I like him) |
Finish Chapter Seventeen |
Does Puppet's relationship with Dr. Mortum even count? | Go to Ortega about Mortum |
We already talked about Puppet, though Ortega doesn't know the truth. (If Ortega flirting puppet) | Go to Ortega about Puppet |
It's not like I can talk about Lady Argent. (If Villain/Argent relationship = flirting) |
Finish Chapter Seventeen |
It's not like I can tell Ortega Ortega's the one I want. (If not Ortega flirting new) | Go to can’t tell Ortega |
"I don't have time for relationships." | Finish Chapter Seventeen |
"I don't do relationships. At all." | Hood ace true Finish Chapter Seventeen |
Ortega About Mortum
I'm not. I just wish I could tell the truth. (If puppet individuality >=40) | |
Because I don't feel anything for Dr. Mortum right now? | Puppet individuality +15 |
Because I feel guilty for manipulating Mortum. | Villainy -10% |
Finish Chapter Seventeen |
Ortega About Puppet
I feel bad. I won't let things go beyond kissing. | Ortega friendship +10% Puppet/Ortega friendship -10% |
Puppet has Puppet’s own life, nothing to do with me. | Puppet individuality +20 |
I have a secret crush on Ortega, and this is the only way. |
Ortega friendship +10% Puppet/Ortega friendship +10% |
Finish Chapter Seventeen |
Can’t Tell Ortega
"Alone," I say, it's better that way. | |
"Alone," I lie. Otherwise Ortega'd start meddling even more. |
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"I'm fine," I say evasively. |
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"It's complicated," I admit some feelings for Ortega. | Ortega relationship = it’s complicated Ortega flirting new true Ortega friendship +10%
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Finish Chapter Seventeen |
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Mortum Call
PM true Mortum friendship +10% |
I kiss Mortum’s neck, just above the collar. (If Puppet/Mortum flirting) |
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"Don't drift off now," I tease. "Invention land can wait." | Go to work think |
I pull over a chair and peek, trying to follow along. (If tech savvy) | Mortum friendship +20% Go to work think |
I sigh fondly and settle in to wait, Mortum'll snap out of it eventually. | Mortum friendship +10% Go to work think |
Work Think
"I'm not thinking about work," I say truthfully. | Mortum friendship +10% Go to modwork |
"You don't count as work," I say, wondering if that's true. | Go to modwork |
"You got me there," I admit with a chuckle. | Go to modwork |
"I'm thinking about naughtier things." (If Puppet/Mortum relationship = lovers) |
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Trans Talk
Go to lab lovers |
Lab Lovers
Labcoat true Go to modwork |
Modwork
I can't help thinking about Ortega. | Ortega friendship +10% |
I can't help thinking about Steel. | Steel friendship +10% |
"And if I asked for you to mod me?" |
"Not long, you saw what a mess Villain left Charge." (If Ortega hurt) | Ortega friendship -5% |
"Charge’s body?" | |
"Do you think there's something we can exploit there?" | Ortega friendship -5% Drive +10% Leadership +10% |
Go to Steel rating |
Jealous Puppet
"You don't have to be, I'm sleeping with you, not Charge." (If Puppet/Mortum relationship = lovers) | Go to Steel rating |
"You know I'm just using Charge for information." | Go to Steel rating |
"If it bothers you, I will break up with Charge," I say sincerely. | Mortum friendship +20% Puppet/Ortega ex true Puppet/Ortega flirting false Puppet/Ortega relationship = none Puppet/Ortega friendship -30% Go to Steel rating |
"You don't have to be," I assure Mortum. | Mortum friendship -5% Go to Steel rating |
"Should I be flattered or worried?" | Mortum friendship -5% Go to Steel rating |
"Jealous of whom?" I tease. | Go to Steel rating |
Go to Steel rating |
Retire Lover
Go to Steel rating |
Steel Rating
"No, the Marshal needs to get taken down a peg." | Steel friendship -10% Leadership +10% |
"I don't know." | |
"Maybe it would be for the best." | Mortum friendship +15% |
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Alone Walk
"Does Spoon need a walk?" I'm proud my voice is steady. | Steel friendship +10% |
"Please tell me you're free right now." My voice cracks. | Steel friendship +15% |
"Are you doing anything that can't be put off?" | Steel friendship +10% |
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Distraction
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I feel bad that I hurt Chen. | Steel friendship +5% |
No, I don't feel bad. | Villainy +10%
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Yes, but it needed to be done. | |
Yes. I won't kill again. | Villainy -10% Stop kill true Repent kill true Achievement 17 Regrets true |
Go to workless |
Workless
"I feel tired," I say with a bitter laugh. "I feel old." |
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"I've been having trouble sleeping lately." |
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"I just came from a session with the therapist," I admit. (If saw shrink) | Steel knows shrink true
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I need him to stop me. He is the only one that will. (If self rival or villainy <=45) |
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He's the dangerous one. I need to stick close. |
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It's nice not having to fight. I like being friends. | Steel relationship = friendly |
Chen looks good when he's happy. (If Blaze not dead or Steel clue <40) |
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I can't have Chen being weird. Let's get back to normal. | Steel friendship -10% |
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Steel Past
"I'm sorry," I say, looking away. | Steel friendship +5% |
"Does Ortega know?" | Steel friendship -5% |
"You sound…tired." |
I smile back, feeling truly happy. | Steel friendship +10% Steel relationship = friendly |
I smile back with flushed cheeks. | Steel friendship +10% Steel relationship = friendly |
I look away, a little embarrassed. |
Steel gay true
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Breakup Scene
Puppet/Ortega ex true Ortega broke up puppet true Puppet/Ortega flirting false Go to villain content |
Villain Content
Status = fine Willpower = tired
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Cracked
Go to cracked/healing |
Healing
Something I can never be. | Scar +10 |
Pretend is all I ever do. | Puppet individuality +5 |
No. Not pretending. I am one. | Scar -10 |
Go to cracked/healing |
Cracked/Healing
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I miss Ortega, I'll have Puppet ask Ortega out for coffee. | PCV +10 Go to puppet dinner |
I need to be careful. Keep my distance. | Puppet/Ortega friendship -10% Go to a favor |
I can't keep up this lie. Staying away is all I can do. | Go to a favor |
Boss Content
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"We can deal with it," I say confidently. | Leadership +15% Hench loyalty +10% |
"Good, that's what I'm counting on." I smile in anticipation. | Leadership +10% Daring +15% Arrogance +20% |
"We need to step carefully." I nod in agreement. | Hench loyalty +20% |
"We're treating Hollow Ground as real until proven otherwise." | Leadership +10% |
"Hollow Ground is a front. It's all about marketing." | Hench loyalty +10% Arrogance +10% |
"What's important is that the casino is real." | Leadership +5% Hench loyalty +5% |
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Crew Content
"We can deal with it," I say confidently. | Leadership +10% Hench loyalty +5% |
"You know the boss," I say with a grimace. "Always spoiling for a fight." (If villainy >=30) |
Hench loyalty -10% |
"We need to step carefully." I nod in agreement. | Hench loyalty -5% |
"We're treating Hollow Ground as real until proven otherwise." | Leadership +10%
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"Hollow Ground is a front. It's all about marketing." | Arrogance +10% |
"What's important is that the casino is real." | Leadership +5% |
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Anarchist
"We can deal with it," I say confidently. | Leadership +5% |
"You know the boss," I say with a grimace. "Always spoiling for a fight." (Villainy >=30) |
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"We need to step carefully." I nod in agreement. |
"It's not a deal. It's about the truth. And justice," I say passionately. | Drive +10% Puppet individuality -10 |
"Doesn't matter what I believe," I say grimly, feeling uneasy. (If puppet individuality >=50) | Puppet individuality +15 |
"Hell no," I lie. "But I'll pretend as long as it pays the bills." |
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Thief/Hunter
"Villain can handle it. I wouldn't worry," I say confidently. | Arrogance +10% |
"They've gotta find them first," I joke. | |
"Have you heard anything specific?" I ask with a worried frown. | Arrogance -10% |
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Bad Relation
Yes, it's just easier as Puppet. More like it used to be./Yes, it's easier like this. More like it used to be. | PCV +10 Puppet/Ortega clue +10 Puppet/Ortega friendship +10% Go to puppet dinner |
Yes, I can't keep doing this, but I don't know how to stop. | Villainy -10% Go to puppet dinner |
Yes, always good to check in for new information. (If not boss, or boss and neither boss secret nor crew relationship = with fear and trepidation) | Go to puppet dinner |
No, I need to be careful. Keep my distance. | Puppet/Ortega friendship -10% Go to a favor |
Puppet Thoughts 2
Why not? Ortega and Puppet have fun together./Why not? I like being Puppet, two birds with one stone. | PCV +10 Go to puppet dinner |
I will, even though I know I shouldn't be doing this./I will, even though I know I should walk away. | Villainy -10% Go to puppet dinner |
No, I need to be careful. Keep my distance. | Puppet/Ortega friendship -10% Go to a favor |
Puppet Dinner
I wish I knew. | |
To hell, probably. But I can't stop. | Villainy -10% |
The feelings are real, dare I act on them? (If Puppet/Ortega flirting) | Puppet spy false |
This is a means to an end. Nothing more. | Villainy +10% Puppet/Ortega friendship -15% Puppet spy true |
Puppet date true
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Park Flirt
Go to park contact |
Park Contact
"You work too much," I say. (If puppet proof <=40) | Politics +5% |
"You still look good," I tease. "Even disheveled." | Puppet/Ortega clue +10 |
"Don't worry," I smile. "I'll cheer you up." |
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Flirt Puppet
Why can't I be this relaxed in my own body? |
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I could never do this as myself. (If not Ortega flirting new) | PCV +10 Puppet individuality +10 |
I want to kiss Ortega. It's distracting. | Puppet/Ortega friendship +10% |
I'm annoyed that Ortega keeps flirting with both me and Puppet. (If both Puppet/Ortega flirting and Ortega flirting new) | Ortega friendship -5% |
Puppet proof +10 Go to stakeout |
Friend Puppet
Why can't I be this relaxed in my own body? |
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I just can't stay away, can I? (If Ortega relationship = a ghost from the past) | |
I want to kiss Ortega. It's distracting. (If Ortega flirting new or Ortega past flirting or Ortega secret crush) | Puppet/Ortega friendship +10% |
Puppet proof +10 Go to stakeout |
Use Puppet
Am I being too wary when fishing for information? | Arrogance +10% |
Is this a waste of time? | |
I want to kiss Ortega. It's distracting. (If Puppet/Ortega flirting or Ortega flirting new) | Puppet/Ortega friendship +10% |
Puppet proof +10 Go to stakeout |
Stakeout
"Don't tell me that's a disguise?" I tease. | Puppet/Ortega friendship +10% |
"Charming place," I say cynically. | Puppet/Ortega clue +10 |
"I feel overdressed," I say, looking around. | Puppet/Ortega friendship +10% |
Ortega hear true |
Shenanigans
Ortega is more dangerous than I thought. |
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I feel a stab of something…sadness? Guilt? |
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Look at how hard Ortega is trying to cope without me. | Arrogance +10%
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This explains the readouts I saw at the hospital. (If Ortega power info) | Leadership +5% |
I suppress the feeling and drink my coffee. (If puppet individuality <50 and daring >50) | Puppet status = bruised Puppet wound = cut and bleeding slightly Ortega cut true Go to overview |
I will head to the bathroom; I'll snoop on the way. | Jake remembers spotted Go to overview |
I will call Pelayo to put a tail on Jake as he leaves. (If boss) | Go to overview |
I fidget nervously; something is about to happen. | Get down true Precognition +10% Go to get down |
Get Down
I throw myself down under the table. | Ortega cut true Puppet proof +20 |
I try to ride out the panic attack. | Puppet status = bruised Puppet wound = cut and bleeding slightly Ortega cut true Puppet proof -10 |
I throw myself at Ortega, pushing us both to the floor. | Ortega save true Puppet proof +10
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"Something is wrong," I say and sink lower in my seat. | Puppet status = bruised Puppet wound = cut and bleeding slightly Puppet proof +15 |
Go to overview |
Overview
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I shrink back and pretend to be afraid. | Puppet proof -20 Puppet/Ortega clue -10 Go to just a civilian |
I crawl over to make sure Ortega doesn't do anything stupid. (If not Ortega save) | Go to date wrap up |
I cling to Ortega to make sure Ortega doesn't do anything stupid. (If Ortega save) | Go to date wrap up |
Just A Civilian
"Go be a hero." I kiss Ortega right on the mouth. (If Puppet/Ortega flirting) | Puppet/Ortega friendship +15% Puppet proof -10 |
"Go be a hero." I hug Ortega hard. (If not Puppet/Ortega flirting) | Puppet/Ortega friendship +15% Puppet proof -10 |
"Be careful," I caution. "I'm getting out of here." | Puppet proof +10 |
"Don't expect me to stick around." I look annoyed. | Puppet/Ortega friendship -15% Puppet proof +10 |
"I can't do this anymore," I sound scared. "Don't call me." | Puppet/Ortega friendship -20% Puppet proof -20 Puppet/Ortega clue -10 Puppet/Ortega relationship = none Puppet/Ortega afraid true Puppet/Ortega flirting false Puppet/Ortega complicated true
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Go to date wrap up |
Date Wrap Up
Go to a favor |
A Favor
Puppet wound = has no serious wounds Puppet status = fine Status = fine Stamina = rested Willpower = calm Wound = no significant wounds
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I don't want to, but I fear the dreams. | PCV -20 |
It's practical. I get an extra eight hours of work. | Drive +10% |
I love the freedom from myself. |
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Lovers Start
Go to hit up auction |
Friendly Start
Know Mortum lab true Achievement 66 No Blindfold true
Go to hit up auction |
Frosty Start
Go to hit up auction |
Hit Up Auction
I suggest we go together and buy it at the auction. (If either frosty start or lovers start, and neither skin nor boss) | Mortum auction true Puppet auction true Finish Chapter Eighteen |
"Swallow your pride and just buy the thing." (If boss or skin) | Mortum auction true Finish Chapter Eighteen |
"My boss is already planning to hit the auction." (If boss or skin) | Go to Auction As Self |
"Have someone else steal it for you." And I know just the one. | Go to Auction As Self |
Auction As Self
"I think their greed will be a good motivator." |
Steal gun true Finish Chapter Eighteen |
"I guarantee it, personally." | Puppet individuality -10 Steal gun true
Finish Chapter Eighteen |
"Hopefully, but they are a little crazy." | Steal gun true Finish Chapter Eighteen |
"I won't make the same mistake again, I'll make sure." (If not frosty start, and gala Mortum) | Steal gun true Villain/Mortum relationship = hostile Finish Chapter Eighteen |
Puppet wound = has no serious wounds Puppet status = fine Wound = no significant wounds Status = fine Willpower = calm Stamina = rested
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Puppet Auction
Memorized the floor plan of the casino. | Puppet map true |
Researched what kind of weapon to sneak through security. | Puppet weapon true |
Studied the villains likely to make an appearance. |
Puppet villain true |
Disguise myself as best I can. | Puppet style = disguise |
Dress sexily. I want all the attention. | Puppet style = sexy |
Be as suave and stylish as I can. | Puppet style = stylish |
Look professional, and dress practical. | Puppet style = practical |
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“Shh, let me.” I will help him out with the tie./”Let me zip you up.” I will help her out with the zipper. | Mortum friendship +10% |
“We’re going to be late,” I tease, leaning against the door. | Mortum friendship +5% |
“Calm down.” I catch his hands, kissing them./”Calm down.” I step up and kiss her bare shoulder. (If Puppet/Mortum flirting) | Mortum friendship +15% |
Go to casino entrance |
Door Start
Go to casino entrance |
Casino Entrance
I’ll ask Dr. Mortum if she/he knows. (If not art thief) | |
I’ll keep an eye out for unique pieces. (If art thief) | Drive +10% |
I’ll quietly roll my eyes at the opulence. | Arrogance +10% |
I smile pleasantly as I look around, making sure I fit in. | Arrogance -10% |
DS info true |
“A little,” I admit. | Daring -10% |
“Excited,” I say with a grin. | Daring +10% |
“I could use a drink,” I joke. |
“I think I’ll join you.” And maybe check out the other items. |
Go to puppet display |
“I think I might test my luck at the tables.” | Go to puppet gambling |
“I’ll grab a drink by the bar and do some people watching.” | Go to puppet bar |
Puppet Gambling
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Shroud
I turn and walk away as fast as I can. | Shroud run true Precognition +10% Go to puppet display |
I step out of sight but try to listen in. |
Go to shroud spot |
I ignore the fear and focus on the roulette. | Green zero true Precognition +10% Go to shroud spot |
Puppet Bar
I keep an eye out for anything out of the ordinary. |
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I try to listen in on any interesting gossip I hear. | Shroud info true Politics +10% |
I’ll have a relaxing drink. I’m not working tonight. |
Go to puppet bidding |
Puppet Display
I walk toward Mortum, looking over Mortum’s shoulder. |
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I take a look at the other displays. |
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I keep an eye on the door, just in case. |
Oryx puppet true |
Go to puppet bidding |
Shroud Spot
“You’d better,” I say, having no idea what she’s talking about. |
Shroud knows true |
“Enjoy the auction.” I salute her, looking cocky as I walk away. |
Arrogance +10% |
“Yes? Can I help you?” I feign ignorance, I’m terrified. | Shroud info true
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Achievement 31 White Wedding true Shroud meet true Go to puppet bidding |
Puppet Bidding
I keep an eye out for Shroud, just in case. (If Shroud info) | Daring +10% |
I keep an eye out for the creepy bandaged woman. (If Shroud meet but not Shroud info) | Daring -10% |
I keep an eye out for anybody likely to cause a disturbance. |
Daring -10% Oryx puppet true |
I keep an eye on Dr. Mortum. | Mortum friendship +10% |
If I focus, can I sense disaster before it strikes? (If precognition >=20) | Prefocus true
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“Sounds fine with me. I’ll join you.” | Precognition +5%
Go to puppet upstairs |
We need to go now! Something is about to go wrong. (If prefocus) | Precognition +10%
Go to puppet upstairs |
“Can we hang around a little? I want to see what else is on sale. |
Infiltrate true Go to puppet attack |
Team Up Permanently?
“I’m still working for my boss.” | Villain/Mortum relationship = hostile Mortum friendship +10% |
“Are you asking me to be your boyfriend/girlfriend?” I say, happily. | Puppet/Mortum relationship = dating Mortum friendship +10% |
“I’m quite happy with where we are, thank you.” |
Go to puppet upstairs |
Puppet Attack
Cover your eyes my instincts scream. (If prefocus or precognition >=30) |
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I have a nagging feeling something is wrong. (If precognition >=10 and <30) | Mortum blind true Precognition +10% |
I don’t look away. I need to see who buys it. (If puppet machine) |
Blind true Mortum blind true Presteal true |
“The people here make me feel poor,” I joke. | Mortum friendship +10% Blind true Mortum blind true |
A movement up ahead catches my attention. (If Oryx puppet) |
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“Happy now that you’ve got your baby back?” I smile at Mortum. | Mortum friendship +15% Mortum blind true Blind true
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“I wonder how much Hollow Ground makes on one of these,” I muse. |
Mortum blind true Blind true |
“We need to get out now!” I tug at Dr. Mortum’s arm. |
Go to puppet escape |
“Swear, what is going on here?” I try to take in the situation. |
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Need To Know
I grab Mortum’s glasses. I need to see this through. |
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Mortum’s right. This isn’t safe. | Daring -10% Mortum glasses true Go to puppet caught |
Puppet Choice
I throw myself on the ground. (If precognition >=30 and Shroud meet but not Shroud fooled) | Precognition +10% Ducked true Go to puppet attacked |
I grab Dr. Mortum, running for the exit. (If puppet map) | Daring -10%
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I make my way toward the stage. |
Puppet status = hurt Daring +10% Go to puppet attacked |
I try to find an exit fast. | Daring -10%
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I grab the case from Dr. Mortum, no time to explain. (If puppet machine and Puppet/Mortum relationship neither frosty nor business associate) | Daring +10% Villainy +5%
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Puppet Caught
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Puppet Attacked
Luckily, I am armed as well. (If puppet weapon) |
Go to puppet escape |
I try to throw him and run. (If puppet skill = aikido) | Go to puppet escape |
I try to hit him in the balls. |
Puppet status = injured Puppet wound = cradling a broken arm Go to puppet escape |
I spot the case with Dr. Mortums gun on the floor and go for it. | Precognition +10% Go to unleashed |
Puppet Escape
Go to puppet upstairs |
Puppet Upstairs
I’ll get out with Dr. Mortum and not look back. |
Go to auction end |
I’ll get out, but hang around outside to see what happened. (If puppet wound = has no serious wounds) | Daring +10% Arrogance+10% Go to auction outside |
Unleashed
Catastrofiend released true Mortum knows Catastrofiend released true Achievement 35 A Bad Shot true Mortum got gun true
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I finally break down in tears now that I’m safe. | Puppet individuality +10 |
It was the Catastrofiend,” I mumble. “How is that possible?” | Daring +10% |
“I’m sorry, I’m sorry,” I keep mumbling. | Villainy -10% |
Go to auction end |
Auction Outside
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Mia Know
“I heard an explosion from the basement,” I admit. | Mia/Puppet friendship +10% |
“Someone robbed it, I saw something weird…” (If Shroud met or Shroud info) | Shroud info true Politics +10% Mia/Puppet friendship +15% |
“Nothing, for once. I was gambling when the lights went out.” |
Go to Mia contact |
Mia Contact
Go to auction end |
Auction End
Finish Chapter Nineteen |
MC Auction
Achievement 28 Hands-On true |
I will infiltrate the auction as Villain. (If infamy >=45 or wealth = well off, wealthy or rich) | Arrogance +10% Infiltrate true |
I will break in before the auction begins. (If thief) | Presteal true |
I will quietly break in during the auction. | Steal true |
I will attack the casino; mayhem is the name of the game. | Mayhem true
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Scan the minds of key employees. |
Scan staff true Go to Infiltrate Or Not? |
Send in one of my crew to scout around. (if boss) |
Hench loyalty +10% Crew visit true Go to Infiltrate Or Not? |
Go for a visit as Puppet to get a lay of the land. |
Puppet visit true Shroud info true Shroud meet true Achievement 31 White Wedding true Go to Puppet visit |
Be careful. I’d rather go in blind than risk tipping them off. | Arrogance -10% Daring -10% Go to Infiltrate Or Not? |
Puppet Visit
“You’d better,” I said, the reply automatic. | Shroud knows true |
“See you around.” I remember saluting her as I walked away. |
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“Yes? Can I help you?” I feigned ignorance, but did she buy it? |
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Go to Infiltrate Or Not? |
Infiltrate Or Not?
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Customer
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Stride confidently toward the door. | Arrogance +10% |
Bow with a flourish, allowing them to see me before I approach. | |
Hold up my arms playfully as I approach. | Daring -10% |
DS info true Achievement 30 Debutante true
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I will take a look at the items up for sale. |
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I will try to find Shroud. (If met Shroud) |
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I will meander through the room, checking the premises. |
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Dr. Mortum should be here. I’ll try to find Mortum. (If Mortum auction) |
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I’ll pretend I have no idea who he is to annoy him. | Arrogance +10% Infamy +5% Umbral true *Go to = Refer to previous choice |
I will provoke him to take a swing at me. | Daring +10% Umbral true *Go to = Refer to previous choice |
I will ignore him and walk away. | Umbral true *Go to = Refer to previous choice |
I will lean close and threaten him. (If streetwise) | Infamy +5% Umbral true *Go to = Refer to previous choice |
MC Shroud
I will keep watching and not engage. | Arrogance -10% |
I will test the dampeners against my telepathy. (If suit telepathy) |
Shroud telepathy true |
I will meander over and strike up a conversation. | HG rep +5 Villain Shroud true |
Go to mc bidding |
MC Viewing
I slowly walk up to Mortum, looking over Mortum’s shoulder. (If Mortum auction) | Go to mc Mortum talk |
I take a look at the displays. |
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I keep an eye on the door to see who else is curious. |
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MC Oryx
MC Oryx true |
She’s not important. The auction is starting soon. | Go to mc bidding |
I’ll keep a watch on her but won’t approach. |
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I’ll walk over and talk to her. | Go to Oryx talk |
Oryx Talk
Oryx revealed true
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“I was just as surprised to see you here,” I say nonchalantly. | |
“Don’t tell me you’re here for my sake?” I ask. |
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“We’ve got to stop meeting like this,” I tease. (If Argent flirting) | VIllain/Argent friendship +10% |
“Give me one reason why I shouldn’t unmask you,” I growl. | Villain/Argent friendship -10% |
“I think you do.” I try to tear off her helmet. | Villain/Argent friendship -20% Go to truce |
“Or you don’t want them to know what you’re up to?” I ask. | Go to what she’s up to |
What She’s Up To
“Too much,” I add, from the heart. |
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“Ortega?” I ask, feigning ignorance. | Arrogance -10% |
“Friends are a liability,” I say with a shrug. |
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Go to truce |
Truce
“Oh really? Then let me be your escort for the evening.” (If Argent flirting or Villain/Argent relationship = impressed) |
Oryx date true |
“Then let’s go our separate ways.” I’m on a timer. | Watch Oryx true |
“No, but I’ll play nice. Leave now, and I won’t alert anybody.” | No Oryx true |
Go to mc bidding |
MC Mortum Talk
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MC Mortum Talk 2
It’s probably the armor. | Go to MC Mortum Auction |
Puppet is human, and I’m not. |
Go to MC Mortum Auction |
I feel differently about Mortum than Puppet does. | Villain met Mortum true Go to Mortum mc puppet |
Mortum MC Puppet
I never realized how hot Mortum is. (If not Puppet/Mortum flirting) | MC Mortum crush true |
I have no sexual feelings for Mortum. (If Puppet/Mortum flirting) | |
I feel the same, but now I’m afraid. |
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Go to MC Mortum auction |
MC Mortum Auction
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Go to mc bidding |
MC Bidding
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MC Bidding Mortum
I will buy the gun for Mortum. (If wealth = wealthy or rich) |
Buy gun Mortum true Achievement 55 Philanthropist true Mortum got gun true Steal gun false |
If I can get past the dampeners, I can stop other bidders. (If force >=75) | Mortum friendship +10% Cheap gun true Mortum got gun true Steal gun false
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I’ll stand back and see what happens. | Mortum got gun true Steal gun false Inside true Go to dampener choice |
I’ll bid against him/her to inflate the price. (If using Mortum or Mortum friendship <50) |
Villain/Mortum relationship = hostile Expensive gun true Mortum got gun true Steal gun false |
I’ll bid against him/her to come off as the bad guy. (If puppet individuality >=40) |
Villain/Mortum relationship = hostile Expensive gun true Mortum got gun true |
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MC Steal Gun
I will keep track of the buyer and steal it from them later. (If skin but not new skin) | Company man gun true Inside true Go to dampener choice |
I decided to launch the attack early to get both items. (If skin but not new skin) | Auction early true Inside true Go to dampener choice |
My attack was timed for the gun, I will strike now. (If new skin) | Auction early true Inside true Go to dampener choice |
I’ll attack now, I have a plan. (If neither skin nor new skin) | Auction early true Inside true Go to dampener choice |
I will bypass the dampeners and have the buyer give me the gun. (If suit telepathy and force >=75) | Got gun true Steal gun false
Go to element of surprise |
I will simply buy the gun. (If wealth = rich or wealthy) |
Got gun true Steal gun false
Go to element of surprise |
Rooftop
Rooftop true Go to rooftop dampener choice |
Rooftop Dampener Choice
My henchmen will take out the security system. (If boss) |
Go to mc entry |
A brainwashed security guard will turn it off. |
Go to mc entry |
Hench will blow up the security hub with a missile launcher. (If Hench hired and inside) |
Go to mc entry |
A bomb will go off and cut the power to the entire block. (If not quiet) |
Go to mc entry |
I will blow up the security hub with a missile launcher. (If mayhem or daring >75, and rooftop) | Villain/Steel relationship = opponent Known killer true
Missile launcher true Villainy +10% Arrogance +15% Infamy +15% HG rep +15 Go to get to auction |
I will stay outside dampener range and control a guard. (If rooftop and suit telepathy and force >75) | Willpower = exhausted Go to mc entry |
MC Entry
Where else? The front door. |
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Make a hole in the casino roof with the nanovores. (If not mayhem) |
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I’ll use the staff entrance. (If scan staff and not mayhem) |
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Quiet Door
I will make a detour to neutralize the camera crew telepathically. (If willpower not exhausted) |
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I go slow and try to neutralize the cameras. |
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Downstairs, fast, I will blend in there. |
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Entrance
I will make a detour to neutralize the camera crew telepathically. (If not willpower = exhausted) |
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I go slow and try to neutralize the cameras. |
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Downstairs, fast, I will blend in there. |
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Dampener Choice
My henchmen will take out the security system. (If boss) |
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A brainwashed security guard will turn it off. |
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Hench will blow up the security hub with a missile launcher. (If hench hired and inside) |
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A bomb will go off and cut the power to the entire block. (If not quiet) |
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I will blow up the security hub with a missile launcher. (If mayhem or daring >75, and rooftop) | Villain/Steel relationship = opponent Known killer true
Missile launcher true Villainy +10% Arrogance +15% Infamy +15% HG rep +10 |
I will stay outside dampener range and control a guard. (If rooftop and suit telepathy and force >75) | Willpower = exhausted |
Go to machine stage |
Unquiet Door
I brace myself and send the entire crowd into a panic. |
Go to get to auction |
I leave the civilians alone and shut down the guards. | Go to get to auction |
I make the guards shoot themselves. |
Villainy +15% HG known telepath true HG rep +10 Go to get to auction |
I have the guards open fire into the crowd. |
Villainy +20% Go to get to auction |
Machine Stage
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Steal Gun From Buyer
Got gun true
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Storage
Jake thief true Go to standoff |
No Alarms
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I will make sure to leave a calling card. | HG rep +20 Infamy +20% Arrogance +10% HG card true |
I make a final scan of the surroundings, just in case. | Sneaky auction true |
I’ll set some explosives. They’ll go off once I’m out. | HG rep +10 Infamy +20% HG bomb true |
Go to auction finish |
Got It
Oryx revealed true Go to Argent Shroud |
Get To Auction
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I tune out the screams and shield myself, time to focus. | |
I delight in the chaos, adding to it even more. | Villainy +10% |
I feel a pang of guilt. Am I going too far? | Villainy -10% |
Go to attack elevator |
Attack Elevator
I take a moment to get the lay of the land. | Daring -10% |
No time to spare. I push on fast. | Daring +10% Arrogance +10% |
I’ll make sure to stay hidden as I move. | Daring -10% Arrogance -10% HG rep -10 |
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Element Of Surprise
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I’m getting out of here now. (If got gun) | Arrogance -10% Daring -10% Go to emergency choice |
I telepathically start infighting in the crowd. |
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I know who to set off to escalate the chaos. (If streetwise or Umbral) | |
I make the security staff fire wildly into the crowd. |
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I try to spread panic to make people leave. |
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Nanomods
My hand twitches as I turn. Why aren’t they dead yet? (If willpower = exhausted) | Scar = 100 Gate +1 Achievement 12 Paint It Black true
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Just two? I take them out hand-to-hand. | Daring +10% |
I redirect their attention elsewhere. | Daring -10% |
Mods, meet nanovores. |
Known killer true Villain/Steel relationship = opponent
Infamy +10% HG rep +10 Nanomods true |
Got machine new Go to Oryx sewers |
Backstage
Oryx revealed true |
I’ll wait until she’s through the hole, then follow. |
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I’ll quietly sneak out the emergency exit instead | Daring -10% Oryx picture true Go to emergency choice |
Oryx Sewers
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“Wait!” I shout, hands up. “Let’s talk.” |
Go to Argent hustle |
It’s risky, but I try to attack her mentally. (If not security failure) | Go to Argent mind |
Time to see how powerful Dr. Mortum’s gun really is. (If got gun) | Go to shoot Argent |
I can't run with the prototype, but I can run with the suitcase… | Go to Argent run |
I need to take her out fast. Can I do that? | Go to Argent fight |
Argent Mind
I strike quick and hard with a mental blow. |
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I strike quick and sneaky, by surprise. |
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I don’t attack; I attempt to mind meld with her. | Argent known telepath true Mind one true
Go to Argent mindmeld |
Argent Mindmeld
I suggest that moving the prototype to a safer spot should take priority. | Go to Argent hustle |
I try to make a deal with her to share it. |
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Argent Mind Win
Go to auction finish |
Argent Run
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Argent Fight
“Fight later, let’s get the prototype out now!” | Go to Argent hustle |
Good, tools for me to use against her. (If not security failure) |
Go to auction finish |
Argent Shroud
Argent Shroud true Shroud farm true |
I need to go. Now. Out. Fast. (If not skin) |
Go to emergency choice |
I need to know for sure. I’ll stay hidden and watch. |
Go to emergency choice |
I will team up with Argent. Shroud needs to be taken out. |
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Shroud needs to die. A Farm operative is too dangerous. | Villainy +10% Kill Shroud true
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Shroud Punch
Shroud punch true |
“No! Get away,” I scream, trying to warn Lady Argent. | Argent smoke true Willpower = exhausted Go to emergency choice |
I telepathically make Lady Argent pull away. | Go to Argent hustle |
I tackle Lady Argent to get her away from Shroud. |
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Emergency Choice
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Standoff
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Jake Speed Fight
I will use my jump-jets to ram him. |
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If I can’t hurt him, I need to trap him. |
Rubble mess true Go to Jake advantage |
Can I trap him in Dr. Mortum’s gun? (If got gun and gun secret) | Go to Jake gun |
I’ll try to shoot him with Dr. Mortum’s gun. (If got gun but not gun secret) | Go to Jake gun |
Jake Fist Fight
If I crank the power up, I should be able to hurt him. |
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If I can’t hurt him, I need to trap him. |
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Can I trap him in Dr. Mortum’s gun? (If got gun and gun secret) | Go to Jake gun |
I’ll try to shoot him with Dr. Mortum’s gun. (If got gun but not gun secret) | Go to Jake gun |
Jake Deeper Mind
Of course I do; I abhor a mystery! |
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No, I don’t need to read his mind to hurt it. |
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Can I trap him in Dr. Mortum’s gun? (If got gun and gun secret) | Go to Jake gun |
I’ll try to shoot him with Dr. Mortum’s gun. (If got gun but not gun secret) | Go to Jake gun |
Jake Advantage
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I’ll get other people in here to turn them against him. (If not rubble mess) |
HG known telepath true Go to auction finish |
I’ll get the others to flee. This is just the two of us. (If not rubble mess) |
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Time to take him down, telepathically if need be. (If rubble mess) | HG known telepath true
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I’m cutting my losses and getting out of here. (If Jake thief) |
Got briefcase true Got machine false Go to auction finish |
Time to get out of here as fast as I can. (If Jake robber) | Got gun true Go to auction finish |
I’ll focus on cutting that red fuzzy streak in his mind. (If red streak) |
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I’ll try to use the electrical system to fry him. (If Jake thief) |
Go to auction finish |
Can I trap him in Dr. Mortum’s gun? (If got gun and gun secret) | Go to Jake gun |
I’ll try to shoot him with Dr. Mortum’s gun. (If got gun but not gun secret) | Go to Jake gun |
Jake Thief/Robber
Win Jake true Go to auction finish |
Jake Gun
I shoot the Catastrofiend again, get back in! (If gun secret) | Go to Jake cat fight |
I shoot the Catastrofiend again! (If not gun secret) | Go to Jake cat fight |
I try to direct its mind to attack Jake. |
Go to Jake cat fight |
I try to hide myself from its mind. |
Go to Jake cat fight flee |
Jake Cat Fight Flee
Catastrofiend released true Achievement 35 A Bad Shot true Go to auction finish |
Jake Cat Fight
Jake Cat true Catastrofiend released true Achievement 35 A Bad Shot true Go to auction finish |
Argent Hustle
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“I’m a telepath,” I say. “You’re easy to recognize.” |
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“I knew Oryx,” I lie. “You’re not her. So I added things up.” | |
“I’ve fought you,” I say. “I know how you move.” | Villain/Argent friendship +20% |
Argent clue +10 |
I will shoot her with Dr. Mortum’s gun. (If got gun) | Go to shoot Argent |
I will try to take her down with a mental attack. | Go to Argent mental attack |
I’ll let her assemble it. I can steal it back if she tries to keep it. |
Villain/Argent friendship +40% Villainy -10% Drive -10% Got machine false Got briefcase false Gave Argent machine true Epilogue 55 true Go to auction finish |
I will show her my tattoos, why I need the machine. | Daring +10% Arrogance +10% Argent regene reveal true Achievement 68 Trust true Go to Argent tattoos |
I will remove my helmet and tell her who I am. | Go to helmet remove |
Argent Mental Attack
I strike quick and hard, shut her down. |
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I strike quiet and sneaky, by surprise. |
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Argent Fight Last
Argent flirting false
Villain/Argent friendship -30% Stamina = exhausted Got machine false Argent got machine true
Go to auction finish |
Argent Tattoos
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Complex Argent Reveal
“Yes,” I admit. “I’m not going to stop flirting with you.” | Villain/Argent relationship = flirting Argent flirting true Go to remove helmet? |
“No,” I protest. “You’re a decision, but not a bad one.” | |
“I respect you,” I say, “but that’s all it is” | Villain/Argent relationship = impressed |
Got machine true Machine share true Go to auction finish |
Remove Helmet?
I will take one more chance to remove my helmet. | Go to helmet remove |
I won’t risk it. The helmet stays on. |
Got machine true Machine share true Go to auction finish |
Helmet Remove
Argent reveal true Achievement 16 Unmasking true
Go to Argent discussion |
Argent Questions Flirting
“Do you mind?” I want to keep flirting if she does. | |
“I like living dangerously.” I will keep flirting. |
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“I respect you, but that’s all it is.” I’ll stop flirting. | Argent flirting false Villain/Argent relationship = impressed |
“It was a fun distraction.” I’ll stop flirting. | Argent flirting false Villain/Argent relationship = impressed Argent relationship = tense Villain/Argent friendship -20% |
Go to Argent discussion |
Argent Discussion
Machine share true Got machine true Go to auction finish |
Possessed
“I did. It wasn’t personal.” I steel myself for her reaction. |
Possessed reveal true |
“I did, and I'd do it again.” I give her a defiant glare. |
Possessed reveal true |
“I did. I’m sorry that I had to.” I look down, ashamed. |
Possessed reveal true Villain/Argent friendship +10% |
“I didn’t,” I lie. “You think I’m the only enemy you have?” |
Deny possess true Villainy +10% Arrogance +10% Machine share true Got machine true Go to auction finish |
“You can try, but then we’d both risk losing our target.” | Daring +10% |
“It’s not going to be hard right now.” A bloody smile. | Villain/Argent friendship +10% |
“Or you can get over it. We’ve been through worse.” |
Machine share true Got machine true Go to auction finish |
Shoot Argent
Catastrofiend released true Achievement 35 A Bad Shot true |
I shoot the Catastrofiend again, trying to get it back in. (If gun secret) | Go to cat fight |
I shoot the Catastrofiend again! (If not gun secret) | Go to cat fight |
I try to shoot Lady Argent while she's distracted. | Villain/Argent friendship +10% Go to cat fight |
I shout at Argent, "Help me, we need to take it down fast!” | Villain/Argent friendship +10% Go to cat fight |
I try to direct its mind to attack Argent. |
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I try to hide myself from its mind. |
Go to cat fight |
Cat Argent Fight
Time to leave, I'm grabbing the suitcase and making a run for it. | Argent fought cat true Got briefcase true Argent got machine true Argent flirting false Villain/Argent friendship -20% Got machine false
Go to auction finish |
When I get a chance, I will escape with the machine. (If suit strength) | Argent fought cat true Villain/Argent friendship -40% Got machine true Argent flirting false Villain/Argent relationship = nemesis Go to auction finish |
I will watch and bide my time. |
Go to cat argent fight 2 |
Get A Grip
"Sorry," I say. "I like the view from here." |
Villain/Argent friendship -30% Argent fought cat true Go to cat argent fight 2 |
"Can't handle it on your own?" I taunt but will help. | Helped Argent fight cat true Go to cat fight 4 |
"I'll help if you agree that I get the machine first." |
Villain/Argent friendship -20% Helped Argent fight cat true Go to cat argent fight 2 |
Cat Argent Fight 2
I've dallied too long, time to run. | Daring -10% Argent fought cat true Got briefcase true Agent got machine true Argent flirting false Villain/Argent friendship -30% Got machine false
Go to auction finish |
Oh well, I guess I'll help her out. | Helped Argent fight cat true
Go to cat fight 4 |
I stay calm and keep watching. | Argent fought cat true Argent flirting false Villain/Argent friendship -30%
Go to cat end |
Cat End
Scar +10 Argent fought cat true Got machine false Argent smoke true Villain/Argent relationship = nemesis Villain/Argent friendship -30% Go to auction finish |
Cat Fight
Go to cat fight 2 |
Cat fight 2
Suit wear +20
Go to cat fight 3 |
Cat Fight 3
I play it safe, keeping my distance. |
Helped Argent fight cat true Go to cat fight 4 |
I try to work together with Lady Argent. |
Helped Argent fight cat true Leadership +10% Villain/Argent friendship +15% Go to cat fight 4 |
I'm taking a risk, getting in close. | Helped Argent fight cat true Daring +20% Villain/Argent friendship +15% Go to cat fight 4 |
Cat Fight 4
Achievement 36 Confuse a Cat true |
I'll use the nanovores to devour the scythes and disarm it. | Got machine true Argent fought cat true Go to auction finish |
We make a good tag team. Let's keep tearing limbs. |
Leadership +10% Got machine true Argent fought cat true Go to auction finish |
If Argent distracts it, I can collapse a wall and trap it. | Argent fought cat true Go to collapse wall |
Collapse Wall
I try to catch Lady Argent in the collapse as well. | Got machine true Villain/Argent friendship -40% Villain/Argent relationshp = nemesis Argent flirting false Go to auction finish |
I'll make sure she gets away safely. | Leadership +10% Villain/Argent friendship +20% Argent respect true
Machine share true Got machine true Go to auction finish |
Auction Finish
Finish Chapter Nineteen |
Auction Finish Shroud Meet
I will have Puppet call Dr. Mortum and ask him/her to research. | Shroud Mortum research true Finish Chapter Nineteen |
I will take the time to research later, myself. | Shroud research later true Finish Chapter Nineteen |
I will leave it alone, for now. | Finish Chapter Nineteen |
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Got Gun
Puppet will deliver the gun, as always. | Arrogance -5% Puppet Mortum true |
I will meet with Dr. Mortum in person. | Person Mortum true |
I’ll meet with him/her as Puppet and tell the truth. (If not use Mortum) | Puppet Mortum true Tell Mortum true |
Go to Mortum |
Machine Ask
I will meet with Dr. Mortum in person. | Person Mortum true |
Puppet will deliver the gun, as always. | Puppet Mortum true |
I’ll meet with him/her as Puppet and tell the truth. (If not use Mortum) | Puppet Mortum true Tell Mortum true |
Go to Mortum |
Tell Mortum Truth?
Time to show my hand and meet in person. | Person Mortum true Go to Mortum |
I’ll meet with Mortum as Puppet and tell the truth. (If not use Mortum) | Puppet Mortum true Tell Mortum true Go to Mortum |
No need to change anything. This masquerade is useful. |
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Mortum
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Who Drop
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Shroud Reveal
I tense, biting my lip hard enough to hurt. | |
I grab hold of Dr. Mortum’s arm for comfort. (If Puppet/Mortum relationship not business associate) | Hold true Mortum friendship +10% |
I bare my teeth in a challenging snarl. | Puppet individuality +5 |
Ace true Achievement 32 Ace of Spades true |
I look down at my hands, surprised to see them shaking. |
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I keep looking at the screen, trying to connect the dots. |
PCV -20 |
I throw up, right there on the floor. |
PCV +10 |
I bring up Shroud’s tattoos to judge how he/she reacts. | Shroud regene true Go to Shroud tattoos |
I will admit to having no memory of my past. | Go to no memory |
I will tell the truth about Puppet and MC. (If not use Mortum) | Go to Puppet explain |
Shroud Tattoos
How much do you know about the Special Directive? | Mortum Shrouds look true Mortum friendship +10%
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I will tell the truth about Puppet and MC. (If not use Mortum) | Go to Puppet explain |
So you have contacts close to Lord Ember? Useful. | Politics +5%
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No Memory
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Puppet Meeting
Mortum got gun true Got gun false
Go to pend |
Puppet Explain
Achievement 69 Coming Clean true
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“Someone who is sorry for deceiving you.” |
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“Someone who never expected Puppet to feel this real. This right.” | Mortum friendship -5
Go to puppet human |
“Someone who never expected our connection to feel this real. This right.” | Mortum friendship -5
Go to puppet human |
“Someone who never expected to fall in love.” | MC admit Mortum crush true
Go to puppet human |
Puppet Human
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“Puppet is more of a gender than I can ever be.” (If true sex) |
Mortum friendship +5 Go to gender mess |
“Puppet is puppet gender. That makes things easier somehow…” (If not trans and not same sex) | Gender question true Mortum gender talk true Mortum friendship +5 Go to gender mess |
“There are things I can’t tell you.” Like being a Re-Gene. |
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“I…didn’t think I was human,” I confess the truth. | Mortum regene reveal true Mortum friendship +3 Achievement 68 Trust true Go to regene mess |
“Puppet is a puppet gender, and I’m not.” (If neither trans nor same sex, OR both nonbinary and Puppet/Mortum flirting) | MC admit Mortum crush true Mortum friendship -5 Go to gender mess |
Gender Mess
Puppet/Mortum base = gender talk |
“I’m sorry, I should have told you sooner.” | Go to boss truth |
“I never meant to hurt you.” Just like me, I keep messing up. | Mortum friendship -5 Go to puppet bad end |
“You don’t know everything yet.” I admit to being a Re-Gene. | Mortum regene reveal true Go to regene mess |
Boss Truth
“I feel like a different person in this body.” (If puppet individuality >=40) |
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“I might have exaggerated a bit for sympathy.” |
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“Puppet is a role I’m playing.” |
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Regene Mess
Mortum regene reveal true Achievement 68 Trust true |
“Things changed when I fell in love with you.” |
MC admit Mortum crush true |
“This is not my real body. I can ditch it if I need to.” | Mortum friendship -10 |
“If you want revenge, please shoot me. Don’t tell them.” |
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Meet MC Body
“I can’t do that,” I say no. “I don’t dare.” | Arrogance -10% Daring -10%
Go to puppet good end |
“Yes,” I say. “We already arranged a meeting.” (If person Mortum and not date deception) |
Go to shroud mc start |
“Yes,” I say. “I know a bar where we can meet.” (If not person Mortum) |
Go to shroud mc start |
Meet MC Body 2
“I can’t do that,” I say no. “I don’t dare.” | Mortum friendship -10 Arrogance -10% Daring -10% Go to puppet bad end |
“Fine,” I say, agreeing to his/her proposition. | Mortum friendship +5 Go to real body lab |
Puppet Bad End
Puppet/Mortum relationship = betrayed Go to pend |
Puppet Good End
Go to pend |
Real Body Lab
MC met Mortum true Achievement 65 Face-to-Face true
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I never realized how hotMortum was. (If not Puppet/Mortum flirting) | MC Mortum crush true |
I have no romantic feelings for Mortum. (If Puppet/Mortum flirting) | |
I feel the same regardless of the body. |
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Go to not lying |
Not Lying
“No.” I flinch back. I am not Mortum’s science project. | Mortum friendship +5 |
“Okay.” But I feel uneasy, almost queasy. | Mortum friendship +7 |
“If you want to.” Since Mortum asked first. | Mortum friendship +5 |
“Not what, who.” My voice is sharp and filled with anger. | Mortum friendship +10 |
“Especially well-connected ones,” I say with a frown.” | |
“I wish I had taken the chance to talk to you about it.” | Mortum friendship +5 |
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Weekly
Got gun false Mortum got gun true Puppet/Mortum relationship = revealed Go to pend |
Lovers Mess
“Pretend to be someone else.” | |
“Be what people wanted me to be.” | Mortum friendship +3 |
“Using people.” |
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Got gun false Mortum got gun true Puppet/Mortum relationship = revealed Go to pend |
MC Meeting
I keep stalling. This is hard. | |
I draw a deep breath and start walking. Courage! | Daring +5% |
I scan the surroundings, making sure that nothing is wrong. | Daring -10% |
MC met Mortum true Achievement 65 Face-to-Face true Numbers true Go to numbers |
Shroud MC Start
I keep stalling. This is hard. | |
I draw a deep breath and start walking. Courage! | Daring +5% |
I scan the surroundings, making sure that nothing is wrong. | Daring -5% |
Numbers true Second meeting true Mortum friendship -5 Go to Mortum manipulation |
Numbers
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Got gun false Mortum got gun true Go to pend |
Truth Time
I can’t do it. I can’t say the words and drift off into quiet. | Mortum friendship -15 Go to Mortum manipulation |
“I didn’t mean to start liking you this much.” | Mortum friendship -10 Go to Mortum manipulation |
“I didn’t mean to fall in love with you.” | MC admit Mortum crush true
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Why Hide?
“Puppet is more of a gender than I can ever be.” (If true sex) | Go to slip up |
“Puppet is puppet gender. That makes things easier somehow…” (If neither trans norsame sex) | Gender question true Mortum gender talk true Go to slip up |
“No, there are things I can’t tell you.” Like being a Re-Gene. (If not Mortum regene reveal) | Mortum friendship -10 Go to Mortum manipulation |
“No, because I didn’t think I was human,” I snap. | Mortum regene reveal true Achievement 68 Trust true Mortum friendship -3 Go to slip up |
“Puppet is a puppet gender, and I’m not.” (If neither trans nor same sex, or if nonbinary) | Mortum friendship -5 Go to Mortum manipulation |
Slip Up
“I thought you’d walk out and never see me again.” | Mortum friendship +10 |
“I don’t know, but I couldn’t keep lying.” | Mortum friendship +5 |
“I didn’t think that far.” |
Puppet/Mortum base = gender talk Know Mortum trans true
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“It’s not that easy,” I snap. | Mortum friendship -5 |
“I need to finish something first,” I sigh. | Drive +10% |
“Maybe you have a point,” I admit. I don’t want to stop. | Mortum friendship +5 |
Puppet/Mortum relationship = revealed Got gun false Mortum got gun true Go to pend |
Mortum Manipulation
I refuse to let it end like this, I’m going after Mortum. (If Puppet/Mortum relationship not business associate) | Puppet/Mortum relationship = betrayed Villain/Mortum relationship = hostile
Go to follow |
I will give Mortum time to process. We can talk later. | Puppet/Mortum relationship = betrayed Villain/Mortum relationship = hostile Got gun false Mortum got gun true Go to pend |
So this is how it ends. By my own hand, as expected. (If Puppet/Mortum relationship not business associate and not using Mortum) | Villainy -10%
Puppet/Mortum relationship = betrayed Villain/Mortum relationship = hostile Got gun false Mortum got gun true Go to pend |
Follow
I don’t move. I just stand there looking at Mortum. | Go to Mortum decision |
I do it, Mortum’s too unstable to be trusted with a gun. |
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Mortum Shot You
Achievement 64 Impulsive true
Go to pend |
Wounded
Mortum regene reveal true Achievement 68 Trust true |
“I just did.” I can’t stop the sad smile. | Mortum friendship +5 |
“You know I can’t do that,” I say grimly. | Mortum friendship +8 |
“That’s what Puppet is for.” I look away, ashamed. |
Puppet/Mortum relationship = revealed Got gun false Mortum got gun true Go to pend |
Mortum Decision
Control. I can do this. I won’t crack. | Mortum friendship -5 |
I can’t hold it together. It’s too much. |
Puppet/Mortum relationship = revealed |
I kneel down, handing the gun back. (If temporary gun) | Mortum friendship +5 Puppet/Mortum relationship = revealed |
I will reveal what I am, maybe then he/she will understand. (If not Mortum regene reveal) | Mortum regene reveal true Achievement 68 Trust true
Puppet/Mortum relationship = revealed |
Got gun false Mortum got gun true Go to pend |
Mortum Catastrofiend
Achievement 35 A Bad Shot true
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“No!” I will push Dr. Mortum out of the way. Telepathy is too risky. | Mortum friendship +5 Save Mortum true
Go to Car end |
I will misdirect it to strike at thin air so we can run. |
Willpower = exhausted
Go to Catastrofiend fail |
I will try to fight its mind with everything I have. |
Willpower = exhausted
Go to Catastrofiend fail |
Catastrofiend Fail
Status = bleeding Catastrofiend wound true Mortum friendship +5 Go to Car end |
Car End
Puppet/Mortum relationship = revealed Got gun false Mortum got gun true Go to pend |
Pend
Go to onward |
Onward
Use Mortum false Mfake [blank] |
Go to rangers |
Rangers
Finish Chapter Twenty |
HG Captive
Stamina = exhausted Willpower = exhausted
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I panic and start struggling with the restraints. | HG rep -10 HG friendship = 5 |
I pretend to be unconscious, listening in. |
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I try to control one of them before it’s too late. (If drugged) | HG rep +10 HG friendship = 20 |
I discreetly try to read their minds for information. (If not drugged) |
Nocturne info true |
“Where am I?” | HG friendship +5% |
“Who are you?” | HG friendship -10% |
“What do you want with me?” |
“Then talk, you’re the one holding the cards here,” I say tersely. | HG friendship +5% |
“Your hospitality leaves a lot to be desired” I smile. | HG friendship +15% Jake true |
“Would it help if I said sorry?” I joke. |
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“Getting a present for a friend. It escalated.” | HG friendship -5%
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“I mean, you just said why,” I smirk. “Robbing your casino.” |
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“None of your business,” I growl. | HG friendship -20%
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Suit wear +20 Go to recruit/threat/danger |
Recruit/Threat/Danger
“That’s rich,” I snort./”Your town?” I snort. “I’ve got my own business here.” |
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“You’ve got my attention,” I don’t take my eyes off HG./”Maybe you’ve played the ghost for too long,” I say. | HG friendship +10% |
“I’m sure we can talk this out,” I say nervously./”I’m all for civilized talk,” I say nervously./”To be frank, I expected it to piss you off,” I grin. |
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“Sucks to be you. I don’t work for people.” |
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“You mean working for you?”/”I already have enough flunkies,” I taunt. |
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“Go on,” I say warily. |
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“Doesn’t look like I have much choice,” I grumble./”Fine, I can see the logic in that,” I grumble. | Met HG true
Go to meeting |
“I’m self-destructive, not stupid. Of course I’m saying yes.”/”We both know the only way out of here is me saying yes.” | Met HG true
Go to meeting |
“Not my weirdest first meeting,” I joke. “You’ve got a point.” | Met HG true
Go to meeting |
“Fuck. You.” I growl. “I work alone.”/”I’m nobody’s dog,” I snarl. Never again. (If not red thread) | Met HG true HG relationship = nuisance
Go to Jake |
Meeting
"Mind explaining what you're up to?" I'm nervous. | |
"Don't mind me, I'm just hanging here." Gallows humor. | HG friendship +10% |
"We had a deal," I growl, tugging at my chains. | HG friendship -5% |
Nocturne info true Shake true Wounded true Jake true
Go to Discont (Chapter Twenty Three) |
Jake
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HG Escape
Impressive, we should work on this. | Drive +10% |
Would they want a body of their own when I’m not in the armor? | |
They’re better friends than I deserve,. |
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Go to armor help (Chapter Twenty Three) |
Jake Possessed
I’ll lure Ortega close and try to take Ortega out. | Red cut true Set toc +oc (?might mean “total Ortega clue” as in a score that will be comprised of multiple Ortega clue scores as suspicion grows?) Ortega clue = 0 Go to armor help (Chapter Twenty Three) |
I’ll distract with Jake, then slip back to my body and escape. | Set toc +oc (?might mean “total Ortega clue” as in a score that will be comprised of multiple Ortega clue scores as suspicion grows?) Ortega clue = 0 Go to armor help (Chapter Twenty Three) |
I’ll stuff the bag in the car and make a run for it. | Cro true Mc crash true Rangers armor true Go to crash (Chapter Twenty Three) |
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Fine. If it will get you off my back. | Go to post auction Ortega |
No, just take a hint for once in your life. | Ortega friendship -15% Finish Chapter Twenty One Skip to Chapter Twenty Three |
Rangers
I still don’t feel fully like myself. |
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I’m reminded of how little I have in common with people. |
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My shields are fraying fast. |
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“Is Ortega around?” | Focus Ortega true |
“Would you let Herald know I’m here?” (If train Herald) | Focus Herald true |
“Lady Argent is not out on a mission, is she?”(If Argent reveal) | Focus Argent true |
“Is the Marshal too busy for a visit?” (Hide reuse) |
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Focus Argent
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Argenty
“I want to talk more about our project.” (If machine share) |
Go to Ortega enter |
“Will I get eviscerated if I flirt?” I tease. (If Argent flirting) |
Go to Ortega enter |
“I’m not fond of kissing in general,” I warn her. (If Argent kiss) |
Go to Ortega enter |
“Maybe I just want you to put your hands on me again?” I tease. (If enjoy choke) |
Go to Ortega enter |
“I want to talk to you about what I am.” (If Argent regeneto reveal) |
Go to Ortega enter |
“How about the fact that you bit me?” I say harshly. (If wound = a severely bitten lower lip [and a sore shoulder]) | Villain/Argent friendship -15% Go to mc ortega |
“Don’t ever put your hands on me again,” I snap. (If wound = a severely bitten lower lip [and a sore shoulder]) | Villain/Argent friendship -30% Villain/Argent relationship = impressed Argent flirting false Go to mc ortega |
“How about the fact that you almost took my eye out?” I say harshly. (If wound = a deep cut across the right side of your face [and a sore shoulder]) | Villain/Argent friendship -15% Go to mc ortega |
“We can’t keep doing this.” I will stop flirting. (If Argent flirting) | Villain/Argent friendship -20% Villain/Argent relationship = impressed Argent flirting false Go to mc ortega |
“Is it a crime to want to get to know you better?” |
Go to Ortega enter |
Ortega Enter
Go to MC Ortega |
Explain Wound
“Some people don’t know how to kiss,” I glare at Argent. | Ortega knows Argent flirt true
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“We should probably talk about that,” I look at Argent. (If Ortega flirting new) | Go to Other kiss Argent Ortega |
“I got sloppy, fell, and bit myself,” I say, improvising. | Go to mc ortega |
“None of your business,” I say, because it’s true. | Go to mc ortega |
Other Kiss Argent Ortega
“You’re not the one kissing people for once.” | Ortega knows Argent flirt true Go to om kiss |
“I wish I knew,” I admit. I want them both. | Ortega/Argent poly true
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“I’m sorry, Ortega, we’re over.” |
Villain/Argent friendship +10% Ortega relationship = friend and ally Ortega friendship -20% Ortega flirting new false Ortega dumped for Argent true Ortega ex true Go to rend |
Om Choice
“She’s right,” I say, “Nothing needs to change.” | Go to om kiss |
“Ortega’s right to.” I will break up with Ortega. |
Focus Argent true Villain/Argent friendship +10% Ortega relationship = friend and ally Ortega friendship -30% Ortega flirting new false Ortega dumped for Argent true Ortega ex true Go to rend |
Om Kiss
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WTF Argent
“Stop being right.” I head out the door after Ortega. |
Ortega friendship +10% Ortega home true Achievement 71 Renovated true Go to Ortega kitchen |
“Later. I want to spend some time with you.” | Villain/Argent friendship +10% Argent date true Go to rend |
“Later. I don’t want him/her to think he/she’s indispensable.” | Go to rend |
MC Ortega
Go to mc ortega 2 |
MC Ortega 2
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MC Ortega 3
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Ortforts
I need to know about the Catastrofiend. (If Catastrofiend released) | Ortega friendship +10%
Catastrofiend Ortega talk true |
I’ll bring up Hollow Ground |
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Time to distract and avoid. |
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What am I about to say to that? Everything’s wrong. |
Ortega clue +20
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Go to ooo |
OOO
Go to oo2 |
Argent Date
“I do have plans with her….” I dare him/her to comment. | Villain/Argent friendship +10% Go to rend |
“Nothing that can’t be postponed. Why?” | Villain/Argent friendship -10% Go to oo2 |
OO2
“Getting cheap in your old age?” | |
“No thanks,” I shake my head. (If not Argent date) | Ortega friendship -10% Go to rend |
“No thanks,” I shake my head. “I’ve made my choice.” (If Argent date) | Go to rend |
“As long as you are the one cooking, not me.” | Ortega friendship +10% |
Ortega friendship +10% Ortega home true Achievement 71 Renovated true Go to Ortega kitchen |
Ortega Herald
“You’ve gotten too old for the limelight,” I tease. | |
“He can handle it,” I say, defending Herald. | |
“Speaking of Herald…” I’ll break things off with Ortega. (If Ortega flirting new) |
Ortega flirting new false Ortega ex true Ortega relationship = friend and ally |
“We’ve been meeting up for coffee,” I confess. (If Herald coffee and not Ortega knows Herald flirt) |
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“I don’t know what to do about Herald,” I confess. (If Herald coffee and Ortega knows Herald flirt) |
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Awkward Herald
I’ve grown too fond of Herald; I’m catching feelings. | Herald friendship +10% Herald relationship = oh no I like him |
Herald is dangerous in more ways than one. | Herald friendship -10% Herald relationship = could be useful Use Herald true |
I’m Herald’s coach. Nothing more. | Herald relationship = coach |
Who am I kidding? I’ve fallen. Hard. I want him. | Herald friendship +10%
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Herald Dinner?
I will ask him out to dinner. It might be interesting. | Herald dinner true Ask Herald true Go to hend |
I’ll gently push him into asking me out to dinner. | Go to dinner or nah? |
I just wanted an excuse to check on the Rangers. | Go to hend |
Dinner Or Nah?
Go to hend |
Hend
“Want to grab a coffee while I’m here?” | Herald friendship +10% |
“You look like you could use a workout right now?” | Herald friendship +10% |
“I guess I should get going?” |
Go to rend |
Post Auction Ortega
*NOTE: THERE SEEMS TO BE A SCRIPT MISTAKE. THESE CLUE GAINS ARE MEANT TO BE SPLIT BETWEEN THE BITTEN LIP AND THE RIGHT SIDE OF FACE INJURIES, BUT ARE INSTEAD ALL GAINED THROUGH THE BITTEN LIP INJURY
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Ortega friendship +10% Ortega home true Achievement 71 Renovated true Go to Ortega kitchen |
Ortega Kitchen
“Why keep it?” It’s broken and useless. | |
“I hope you’re keeping up now.” Epilepsy is dangerous. |
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“You sap,” I tease, touched despite myself. | Ortega friendship +10% |
Go to old couch |
Dishes
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Go to old couch |
Secret Dishes
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Abort. Abort. |
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“Are you flirting with me?” I ask. | Ortega flirting new true Ortega friendship +10% Ortega relationship = it’s complicated Crush reveal true
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“I have a crush on you!” Swear! Why did I say that? | Ortega flirting new true Ortega friendship +10% Ortega relationship = it’s complicated Crush reveal true
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Go to old couch |
Old Couch
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Really Couch
This has stopped being platonic, even I have to admit that. | Ortega flirting new true Ortega relationship = it’s complicated Go to pretty couch |
We’re friends. I was stupid to try to deny it. | Ortega relationship = friend and ally
Go to movie watch |
I do have a crush, but Ortega will never find out. | Ortega relationship = friend and ally
Go to movie watch |
Pretty Couch
Go to Ortega love |
Sneaky Puppet Breakup
Why now? Why would Ortega do this now? | Puppet/Ortega friendship -40% Puppet/Ortega relationship = none Go to Ortega love |
Looks like it wasn’t work. Just Ortega being Ortega. | Puppet/Ortega friendship -40% Puppet/Ortega relationship = none Arrogance +15% Ortega friendship -10% Go to Ortega love |
Work? Was that just an excuse, or… | Puppet/Ortega friendship -15% Puppet/Ortega relationship = workout friend Suspect Ortega uses Puppet true Go to Ortega love |
Ortega Love
Ortega love true
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Ortega Mustache
“Unfortunately not,” I chuckle, watching him shave. | Ortega mustache false |
“Please don’t,” I beg. “I won’t insult it again.” | Ortega friendship +10% |
“Why not grow the beard out instead?” I suggest. | Ortega grow beard true |
Scar -10 Go to sheet |
Sheet
“I need a smoke.” (If vice = tobacco) | Smoke true |
“I need a drink.” | Drink true |
“Please just hold me.” | Hold true |
“I just need a moment.” |
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I won’t go further than kissing. |
Go to movie watch |
If Ortega touches me intimately Ortega will find out. (If trans) | Go to Ortega trans talk |
If I keep my clothes on, I can do this. We can be creative. |
Go to post sex |
As long as the lights are off, the bedroom could work. (If not trans) | Go to lights out |
Ortega Trans Talk
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Ortega knows trans true
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Go to post sex |
Movie Watch
I miss this so badly. I want it back. | Ortega friendship +15% |
It’s a nice illusion. It can’t last. | Ortega friendship -5% |
Maybe I’m not as broken as I think. | Scar -20 |
I lean against Ortega, remaining quiet. | |
“You do know Chen has a crush on you, right?” (If Steel/Ortega crush, but not Ortega knows Steel crush) | Ortega knows Steel crush true |
“I’m sorry,” I mumble, not really explaining why. | Ortega clue +10 Ortega friendship +10% |
Finish Chapter Twenty One Skip to Chapter Twenty Three |
Lights Out
I make sure all the lights are disconnected. | Daring -10% |
I stand distracted, looking at her/him move. Too hot. |
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I keep fidgeting; I have no idea how to act right now. |
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I let Ortega take the lead, Ortega knows what Ortega’s doing. | Ortega top true Go to post sex |
I’m taking charge. I need control. | Ortega bottom true Go to post sex |
Post Sex
Ortega relationship = lovers Ortega nsfw true Nsfw true Ortega friendship +20%
Finish Chapter Twenty One Skip to Chapter Twenty Three |
Can’t Do It
“I don’t think we should go further without talking to Argent.” (If Ortega Argent poly) | Argent friendship +10% Ortega friendship +5%
Go to movie watch |
“It’s too soon. I need time.” I’ll stay, but no kisses. |
Go to movie watch |
“I can’t give you what you want. Physically.” I sigh. | Ortega friendship +10% Hood ace true
Go to movie watch |
“Please don’t touch me.” I pull back nervously. “I need space.” | Touch panic true
Go to movie watch |
“Later. Please.” I will leave right now. | Touch panic true Ortega walkout true Finish Chapter Twenty One Skip to Chapter Twenty Three |
Rend
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Steel Kitchen
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“Let’s get a drink,” I suggest, surprising both of us. | Steel friendship +5% Go to Chen change |
“And this is why I’m happily retired,” I tease. | |
“Are you okay?” I ask, worried despite myself. | Steel friendship +10% |
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Go to Chen change |
Run Away
Is he suspecting me? Is that what this is? | Steel friendship -10% Arrogance -10% |
That could be useful. | Steel friendship -10% Arrogance +10% |
He’s got a nice back. |
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Steel relationship = confidante
Finish Chapter Twenty Two |
Chen Kiss
Steel kiss true
Steel relationship = mutual attraction Steel flirting true Steel attraction true Finish Chapter Twenty Two |
Chen Change
I wait outside. | Go to outside thoughts |
“Sure you don’t need any help?” I tease. |
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I follow him inside. (If gender = man) | Go to change |
CCHO
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Go to change |
Outside Thoughts
Go to changed |
Change
Go to shirtless |
Shirtless
Go to changed |
Changed
Steel arm story true |
“Ortega? Really?” I have a hard time imagining that. | Ortega friendship -10% |
“I can only imagine,” I say, because I have seen signs of it. | |
“I’m glad you were there for Ortega,” I say, meaning every word. | Steel friendship +10% |
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Truths
Steel autopsy true
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I stare at him in horror. He knew. And did nothing. If he had… | Steel snap true
Go to horror |
“What gave you the right to make that call?” I say angrily. | Ortega friendship +5% |
“So, you made the call for Ortega,” I say with a resigned sigh. | |
“And you’re telling me now. Why?” I ask suspiciously. | Steel friendship +5% |
Achievement 77 Past Crimes true Go to arm |
Horror
I need to get out of here now. To hell with Steel. | Steel relationship = shaken Steel friendship -20% Steel clue +30
Finish Chapter Twenty Two |
Breathe. Stay in control. It’s not Chen’s fault. |
Steel friendship -10% Go to arm |
Arm
Go to convictions |
Crush Steel
Chen is attracted to me. And it’s mutual. | Steel flirting true Steel attraction true |
Chen can’t have a crush on me. We’re just friends. | Steel flirting false Steel attraction false Steel relationship = confidante |
If Chen is attracted to me, I can use that. | Steel flirting true Steel attraction true Steel friendship -10% Steel manipulate true |
Chen likes men, but… |
Go to Chen likes men but |
Go to convictions |
Chen Likes Men But
No. It was more than that. And I feel the same. | Steel flirting true Steel attraction true |
Yes, that’s it. Friends. Nothing more. | Steel flirting false Steel attraction false Steel relationship = confidante |
Go to convictions |
Convictions
Steel relationship = confidante
Finish Chapter Twenty Two |
Sus End
“Don’t you think I know that?” I say with a sigh. | Steel clue +20 Know Steel suspects true |
“You’re being weirder than usual,” I say with a laugh. |
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“Maybe you should worry about yourself,” I snap. | Villain/Steel relationship = villain? Steel clue +30 Steel doubt +10 Steel friendship +10% Knows Steel suspects true |
Finish Chapter Twenty Two |
Steel Flirt End
Is he suspecting me? Is that what this is? | Arrogance -10% |
Why can’t I remember that he’s the enemy? | |
Why do I want to kiss him? (If pronouns = he/him) |
Steel attraction true |
What if we kissed…? (If pronouns not he/him) |
Steel attraction true |
I kiss him. | Steel flirting true Steel attraction true Steel kiss true |
I don’t kiss him, but I hug him. | Steel flirting true Steel attraction true Steel hug true |
I can’t do this. I make a run for it. | Daring -10% Arrogance -10% Steel flirting false Steel attraction true Steel run true Finish Chapter Twenty Two |
I lean back against the wall, daring him to do something. | Steel flirting true Steel attraction true Steel kiss true |
Steel flirting true Steel attraction true Steel relationship = mutual attraction Finish Chapter Twenty Two |
Chen Urge Herald
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Ask Herald true Herald dinner true Herald friendship +10% Go to Herald dinner |
Herald Dinner
Awkward |
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Conflicted |
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Pleased | Villainy +5%
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Guilty | Villainy -15% |
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“Become dead, more like it.” Nicer than getting himself killed. | Herald friendship -10% |
“Why would you want to do that?” I ask incredulously. | |
“I’m sorry,” I say, reaching out to touch his hand. | Herald friendship +10% |
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Go to available |
Outrun
“I felt trapped.” I hug myself. “Too many people.” |
Go to hks |
“I’m not good at this,” I admit. “Dealing with feelings.” |
Go to hks |
“Explain?” I hear my voice crack, so I kiss him. (If Herald relationship = oh no he’s hot and Ortega relationship not open attraction) | Go to kiss Herald |
“Sometimes I miss being a hero.” (If rival not past self) |
Go to hks |
HHWQ
“I don’t see you that way,” I say. “I’m sorry.” |
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“I’m not dating Ortega, but we have been kissing.” (If Ortega kiss) |
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“It’s a mess with Ortega. I want to forget about it.” | |
“Maybe it’s best we wait. I don’t know what to feel.” | Finish Chapter Twenty Two |
“I care about you. But I care about Ortega too.” |
Pre Ortega Herald poly true
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“Yes, but not in here.” | Herald kiss true |
“That would only be fair.” Get on even levels with Ortega. | Herald kiss true |
“What about Ortega?” |
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“Not right now.” This is too messy already. |
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Available
“I knew this was a date,” I tease with a wink. (If not ask herald) | Go to date |
“I was hoping this would be a date,” I tease with a wink. (If ask herald) | Go to date |
“Why?” I blink, confused. |
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“I don’t see you that way,” I sigh. “I’m sorry.” | Herald relationship = friends Finish Chapter Twenty Two |
“We have a bit of a misunderstanding,” I say. “I like women.” (If Ortega = man but not Ortega flirting new, or Ortega = woman) | Only girls true Herald relationship = friends Finish Chapter Twenty Two |
Date
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Nightcap
I’ll say goodbye for tonight. | Herald flirting true
Finish Chapter Twenty Two |
I’ll suggest a bar for a nightcap. |
Herald flirting true Herald friendship +15%
Finish Chapter Twenty Two |
Without pressure, a kiss doesn’t sound too bad. (If not pre Ortega Herald poly) | Bottom Herald true Go to kiss herald |
Decision
I will let him. | Top Herald true Go to kiss Herald |
Not right now, but I don’t want this to end yet. | Herald flirting true Herald friendship +10% Herald kiss false Ortega Herald talked true Go to Herald flight choice |
Not yet, time to end this date. For now. |
Herald flirting true Herald friendship +10% Herald kiss false Finish Chapter Twenty Two |
I will kiss him first. | Bottom Herald true Go to kiss Herald |
HKS
I will let him. | Top Herald true Go to kiss Herald |
Not right now, but I don’t want this to end yet. | Herald flirting true Herald friendship +10% Herald kiss false Ortega Herald talked true Go to Herald flight choice |
Not yet, time to end this date. For now. |
Herald flirting true Herald friendship +10% Herald kiss false Finish Chapter Twenty Two |
No, I need to get out of here. | Herald friendship -10% Finish Chapter Twenty Two |
I will kiss him first. | Bottom Herald true Go to kiss Herald |
I’ll tell him I don’t think of him that way. |
Finish Chapter Twenty Two |
I will knock him out. Maybe this time, I can get away. | Herald punch 2 true Herald friendship -25%
Finish Chapter Twenty Two |
Kiss Herald
Herald relationship = kissing wasn’t part of the plan Herald kiss true Ortega Herald talked true Go to Herald flight choice |
Herald Flight Choice
Go to hh2 |
HH2
Herald home true Achievement 72 The Top Floor true
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Two Kiss
He wants to kiss me again. Theres not harm in that. | Top Herald true Bottom Herald false |
A jolt goes through my body as I realize how much I want him. | Top Herald false Bottom Herald true
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Go to skin reveal Herald |
Skin Reveal Herald
Herald regene reveal true Achievement 68 Trust true Herald friendship +20%
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“By all means,” I say breathlessly. He can take charge. | Bottom Herald false Top Herald true Clothed false |
“By all means,” I tease. This I want to see. | Bottom Herald true Top Herald false Clothed false |
“Doesn’t the guest get the first taste?” I’ll set the pace. | Bottom Herald true Top Herald false Clothed true |
“Doesn’t the guest get the first taste?” I tease softly. | Bottom Herald false Top Herald true Clothed true |
Go to Herald bedroom |
Herald Bedroom
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No. I regret it, like so many things. | Villainy -10% |
Pride doesn’t factor into it. I had to do it. | |
I am proud. I won, right? And he’s still a hero. | Villainy +5% |
Herald relationship = guess we’re lovers now Herald nsfw true Nsfw true Finish Chapter Twenty Two |
Flower Shop
I still feel bad about what I did to her. | Villainy -10% |
No use for regrets. I’ve already moved on. | Villainy +10% |
It doesn’t matter what I feel. She’s the victim here. | Villain/Argent friendship +5% |
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I look away, pretending I don’t know where to put the bags. | Villain/Argent friendship -5% |
“Do you mind being looked at?” I ask. | Villain/Argent friendship +10% |
“You’re beautiful,” I say, too honest for my own good. | Villain/Argent friendship +5% |
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“So, what do you want to talk about?” I ask pleasantly. | Villain/Argent friendship +15% |
“Are you okay?” She does not look okay. | |
“So it’s that bad, huh.” Why else hide it? |
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Go to about killing |
Stop Killing People
“Why let me get away with it this far?” I ask. (If both Argent warning and Argent kill) | Villain/Argent friendship -10% |
“Fine,” I say hesitantly. “I’ll do my best.” | Argent warning true Villain/Argent friendship +10% |
“The people I kill have it coming.” (If agent kill) | Argent warning true |
“Does it really bother you?” | Argent warning true Villain/Argent friendship -10% |
Go to about killing |
About Killing
“Nobody dies if I can help it.” (If no kill or saving) | Villain/Argent frieArgent doubt +10ndship +10% Argent doubt +10 Villainy -10% |
“Nice conversation for a date,” I say. | |
“Not much difference, is there? Between hero and villain.” | Argent doubt +10
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“No, I feel bad enough about last time.” | Villainy -10% Argent friendship +20% |
“If they get in my way.” | Villain/Argent friendship -10% |
“They’re adults. They can take care of themselves.” | Villain/Argent friendship -20% |
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Villain/Argent friendship +10% Go to movie end |
Movie End
Argent relationship = soft Villain/Argent friendship +10% Argent home true Achievement 73 Shark Tank true Finish Chapter Twenty Two |
Stat Setting
Go to Joes |
Armor Help
Go to car talk good |
Consider Gender
I want to feel the same in my body. | PCV -20 |
I feel more at home in Puppet. | PCV +40 |
I can’t afford to be confused right now. | Drive +10% |
Go to Joes |
Joes
Go to Joes 2 |
About Ace
Yes, I feel bad for him/her. | PCV -20 Villainy -10% |
No, it was an empty body, name or no. | |
Maybe, but it’s mine now. I feel at home here. | PCV +20 Scar +10 |
Go to Joes 2 |
Joes 2
There’s too much baggage for one body. | |
The wall between myself and Puppet has become increasingly blurred. | PCV +10 Puppet individuality +20 |
I need to remember that. | PCV -10 |
“Doesn’t look too friendly to me,” I growl. | Jake/Puppet friendship -15% |
“Buy me a drink then,” I say with a wink. (If Jake/Puppet flirting) | Jake/Puppet friendship +10% |
“Buy me a drink, and maybe I’ll think about it.” (If not Jake/Puppet flirting) | Jake/Puppet friendship +5% |
“What do you want?” I ask, all business. | |
“Sorry, not interested,” I say and move to leave. | Jake/Puppet friendship -10% Go to joes leave |
Go to invitation |
Joes Leave
I rethink my choices and see what they want. | Daring -10% Go to joes invite |
I throw my drink in Jake’s face and run. | Jake/Puppet friendship -20% Daring +10%
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I aim a kidney punch at Jake, then run. |
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I twist Jake’s arm and shove him at the other man, then run. | Jake/Puppet friendship -10% Daring +10%
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Go to invitation |
Joes Alley
I give up, raising my hands. | Jake/Puppet friendship +5% |
I struggle and scratch. |
Jake/Puppet friendship -10% |
I finally allow myself to panic. |
Go to invitation |
Invitation
I open it carefully, gloves and a letter opener. | Daring -20% |
I will just open it. I’ve checked for trackers, it’s fine. | Daring +20% |
I will go as my puppet, he/she is expendable. | Arrogance -20% Daring -20% PCV -30 Puppet individuality -10 No shake true Go to HG Puppet |
I will go as Puppet, I’m more confident in that body. | Arrogance -20% PCV +30 Puppet individuality +15 No shake true Go to HG Puppet |
I will go as myself, no need to antagonize anyone. | Arrogance +10% Daring -10% Go to HG MC |
I will go as myself. It’s worth the risk. | Arrogance +20% Daring +20% PCV -20 Go to HG MC |
HG Puppet
Achievement 38 Disobedient true |
I’ll have a drink at the bar to calm me down. | Daring +10% |
I’ll use the time to check for emergency exits. | Daring -10% |
I sit down and do some people watching. | Arrogance +10% |
I step through it confidently. | Daring +10% |
I open it with a nervous breath. | Arrogance -10% |
I take a moment to steady myself, then go through. |
I take a seat, smiling confidently. “I’m not a flunky.” | Puppet sit true HG rep +5 Jake/Puppet friendship +5% |
I remain standing, resolute. “I’m not a flunky.” | |
“I’m sorry, my boss doesn’t meet in person,” I say nervously. | HG rep -5 Jake/Puppet friendship -10% |
“Quite frankly, trust. A secret identity is important.” | HG rep +5 Jake/Puppet friendship +5% |
“I’m not sure. I’ve never seen their face myself.” | HG rep -5 |
“A life support system, they have no choice.” | HG rep -10 |
“We can talk about this,” I say reasonably. | HG rep -5 |
“I can be useful,” I plead. | HG rep -10 |
“So this is it? You’re going to take it out on me?” | HG rep +5 Jake/Puppet friendship +5% |
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To hell with dignity, I try to get away. |
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I keep my composure, waiting for my chance. |
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I make a final threat as I leave. |
HG rep +5 Jake remembers “troublemaker” |
Gunfire false |
A flash? I close my eyes. (If precognition >=30) | Flash true Precognition +10% |
No regrets, puppet was already a dead person walking. | PCV -20 Villainy +10% |
I feel bad, Puppet doesn’t deserve this. | Villainy -10% |
I scream for help. | |
I drop and curl up, keeping myself safe. | Daring -10% |
I scramble for the car as fast as I can. |
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Ortega Blind
Go to Ortega car |
Ortega Vision
Go to Ortega car |
Got Larry’s Gun
I reverse out of the alley as fast as I can. | Puppet/Ortega friendship -10% |
I shout at Ortega to get in the car with me. | Ortega clue +10 Villainy -10% Puppet/Ortega friendship +10% |
Go to Ortega road |
Ortega Car
I reverse out of the alley as fast as I can. | Puppet/Ortega friendship -10% |
I hit the gas, trying to hit Jake. | Jake/Puppet friendship -20% |
I hit the gas, trying to hit both Ortega and Jake. | Puppet/Ortega friendship -10% Villainy +10% |
I shout at Ortega to get in the car with me. | Ortega clue +10 Villainy -10% Puppet/Ortega friendship +10% |
Go to Ortega road |
Ortega Road
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“It’s complicated.” Like everything else in my life. | Puppet/Ortega friendship -10% |
“Villain,” I admit, Ortega probably already knows. | Puppet work for villain true |
“No. I’ve got the right to remain silent.” | Puppet/Ortega friendship -10% |
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Senemy
Puppet work for villain true Puppet proof +50 Puppet/Ortega clue = 0
CRM true Puppet crash true Go to crash |
Oenemy
I’ll crash to get Ortega out of the car fast. |
Puppet proof +20
CRM true Puppet crash true Puppet/Ortega friendship -20% Go to crash |
The puppet is expendable. I’ll crash for max damage. |
Puppet proof +20
CRM true Puppet crash true Puppet/Ortega friendship -30% Villainy +10% Go to crash |
I’ll grab the gun, get back in control. (If puppet gun) | Puppet proof +50 Daring +10% Puppet crash true
Go to crash |
Let Ortega crash, I’ll abandon the puppet. |
Puppet/Ortega clue +20 Villainy +10% Puppet leave true CRA true Puppet crash true Path 4 true Go to awakening |
I need to keep Ortega safe! (If precognition >=30) |
Puppet proof +30
CRA true Puppet crash true Puppet/Ortega friendship +20% Villainy -10% Precognition +10% Told Ortega sniper true Go to crash |
HG MC
Achievement 40 Guts and Glory true |
I’m dressing up, taking the invitation seriously. | Dress up true |
I wear what I usually do, not changing anything. |
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I change my usual style to be less recognizable. | Dress up true Arrogance -15% |
I’ll have a drink at the bar to calm me down. | |
I’ll use the time to check for emergency exits. | Saw door true Daring -10% |
I sit down and do some people watching. | Arrogance +10% |
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I step through it confidently. | Daring +10% |
I open it with a nervous breath. | Arrogance -10% |
I take a moment to steady myself, then go through. |
I shake the hand decisively; it’s a power move. | HG rep +10 No shake false |
I shake the hand, intent on making friends. | No shake false |
I shake it, but focus on reading their minds. (If dampeners off) | No shake false |
I cross my arms, “I don’t appreciate dampeners.” (If not dampeners off) | Complain dampeners true No shake true
Go to threat talk |
I cross my arms. “Too soon to pretend we’re friends.” | HG rep +5 No shake true
Go to threat talk |
Go to threat talk |
Friendly/Recruit Talk
“I can see your point,” you grumble. | HG friendship -10% |
“I recognize a good deal when I see it.” I say yes. | HG friendship +10% |
“If you can move past it, I can too,” I agree. (If neither puppet auction nor sneaky auction) | |
“I’m sorry, but no. I work alone.” (If not red thread) | Met HG true HG relationship = nuisance HG friendship -40% Go to bad meeting |
Met HG true HG relationship = useful recruit Go to shake deal |
Threat Talk
“I do see your point,” you grumble. |
HG friendship -10% |
“I recognize a good deal when I see it.” I say yes. |
HG friendship +10% |
“If you can move past it, I can too,” I agree. (If neither puppet auction nor sneaky auction) |
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“I’m sorry, but no. I work alone.” (If not red thread) | Met HG true HG relationship = danger HG friendship -40% Go to bad meeting |
Met HG true Go to shake deal |
Shake Deal
Go to discont |
Discont
“Not many people get to see your face. How come I do?” | HG friendship +10% |
“Why ‘Hollow Ground’? That’s an uncommon name.” | |
“Are we sticking with our code names?” | HG friendship -10% |
“So you make it crack under their feet.” I frown. | |
“A useful thing for keeping people in line,” I agree. | HG friendship +10% Villainy +15% |
“And the collateral damage?” I ask harshly. |
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Go to talk content |
Known
“I’ve got my reasons,” I say, keeping them to myself. | HG friendship -10% |
“Who says I have?” I joke with a wink. | HG relationship +10% HG relationship = dangerous recruit |
“Pays better,” I say with a shrug. | |
“Not like I had much choice,” I admit. | HG friendship -10% |
“Can’t do what I want to do on the side of the angels.” | Drive +10% |
HG known telepath true Go to talk content |
Talk Content
Second shake true Achievement 43 Common Ground true |
“That goes both ways.” Half tease, half challenge. (If red thread) | HG friendship -10% |
“I’m taking a risk, don’t make me regret it.” (If red thread) | HG friendship +10% |
“Looking forward to our next meeting,” I smile. |
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“That goes both ways.” A bold, decisive handshake. (If not red thread) | HG friendship -10%
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“I’m taking a risk here,” I cross my arms. “Better be worth it.” (If not red thread) | No shake true HG friendship -40% |
“Looking forward to our next meeting.” A friendly handshake. |
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“I’ll do that then.” I won’t shake HG’s hand. (If red know) | HG friendship -30% |
Go to friendly leave |
Bad Meeting
“Are you going to let me go, or will there be a fight?” |
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“Not used to people saying no?” I tease. |
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“I’m not your enemy, but I don’t take orders,” I say boldly. |
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Nocturne’s mind is open, I use her against them. (If dampeners off) | Go to blinded fight |
I try to manipulate HG’s mind to let me go. (If dampeners off) |
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Can I break through the dampeners to manipulate HG? (If dampeners on and force >=80) | Go to hg mind |
HG Mind
I’ll stoke HG’s fear about fighting a telepath. (If HG known telepath) | HG relationship = danger Truce leave true |
I’ll reveal that I’m a telepath. (If not HG known telepath) | HG friendship +20% HG relationship = danger HG known telepath true Go to truce leave |
I’ll stoke HG’s paranoia, HG’s at risk here. |
Go to truce leave |
I’ll try to use HG’s curiosity about our resemblance. | Achievement 46 That's a Moray true
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Office Fight
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Jake is the dangerous one. I focus on him. |
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Not going to underestimate Hollow Ground. | HG relationship = nuisance Stamina = unconscious Status = injured Go to drag out leave |
I avoid Nocturne. Something’s up there. |
Go to alone leave |
Blinded Fight
I kick Hollow Ground in the face. Hard. | HG friendship -40% Draw HG blood true Achievement 41 Facedown true |
I threaten HG to leave me and mine alone. | HG friendship -40% |
I just slip out, quiet like a ghost. | HG friendship -20% |
HG known telepath true HG relationship = danger Used Nocturne true Go to alone leave |
Alone Leave
The back door is the best bet. | Go to Back door leave |
Exiting through the club would be smarter. | Go to front leave |
Front Leave
I open the door to the bar, pretending nothing is wrong. | |
I’ll kick the door in. Speed is of the essence. | Arrogance +20% Villainy +15% Gunfire true Gun true |
I’ll make sure nobody in the bar sees me. (If dampeners off) | Arrogance -10% |
Guards are no match for my mental powers. (If dampeners off) | Arrogance +20% Villainy +15% Gunfire true |
Go to street spot |
Back Door Leave
I walk into the bar, pretending nothing is wrong. | Arrogance +20% Villainy +15% Gunfire true Gun true |
I’ll kick the door in. Speed is of the essence. | Arrogance +20% Villainy +15% Gunfire true Gun true |
I’ll make sure nobody in the bar sees me. (If dampeners off) | Arrogance -10% |
Guards are no match for my mental powers. (If dampeners off) | Arrogance +20% Villainy +15% Gunfire true |
“We need to go now! They’re coming!” I open the door. |
Driver true Go to car escape |
I need to escape. Ortega is just another obstacle. | Ortega clue +50 Go to chase |
“I don’t need your help! Get out of my way!” |
Driver true Go to car escape |
Drag Out Leave
Wounded true Beat up by HG true
Go to alley wake |
Alley Wake
Unconscious true Stamina = exhausted |
I fumble through Jake’s pockets. I need a gun. | Unconscious false Driver true Gun true Go to steal car |
I pretend to be out cold. Let Ortega save me. | Go to car escape |
I worm out from underneath Jake and sneak toward the car. | Driver true Unconscious false Go to steal car |
Steal Car
I step on the gas, get away from Ortega. | Ortega clue +25 Driver true Go to Ortega roof |
I take a few shots at Ortega, then escape. (If gun) | Ortega clue +50 Driver true Go to Ortega roof |
“Get in, idiot! They’re coming!” I wait for Ortega. | Driver true Go to car escape |
Ortega Roof
MC crash true Go to crash |
Car Escape
Go to car talk good |
Car Talk Good
Tinfoil true Achievement 76 Tinfoil true |
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Not the villain true CRA true MC crash true Go to crash |
Truce Leave
I don’t know what I would do without Puppet, I need him/her. | PCV +40 |
I was forced. Being Puppet still feels more comfortable. | PCV +20 |
Maybe I have relied too much on the puppet. | PCV -20 |
I don’t like using the puppet but won’t expose myself. | PCV -40 |
Go to street spot |
Friendly Leave
I don’t know what I would do without Puppet, I need him/her. | PCV +40 |
I was forced. Being Puppet still feels more comfortable. | PCV +20 |
Maybe I have relied too much on the puppet. | PCV -20 |
I don’t like using the puppet but won’t expose myself. | PCV -40 |
Go to street spot |
Street Spot
Maybe a flier, I keep close to the walls, eyes up. |
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Doesn’t matter. I break into a run to lose them. |
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I stop and close my eyes, searching for minds focused on me. |
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Go to encounter street |
Encounter Street
I step on the gas hard. That’s a problem for future me. |
Ortega clue +40 MC crash true Go to crash |
I keep driving and pretend I did not see Ortega. | Ortega clue +10 Driver true Go to bad car talk |
I can talk myself out of this, so I slow down and wait for Ortega. | Driver true Go to bad car talk |
Bad Car Talk
It’s nice to want things. I’m not talking. |
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“You asked me to help out with Hollow Ground.” (If HG help) |
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“I was trying to help. I didn’t plan to get captured.” (If wounded) | Ortega clue -10 |
“Funny story,” I try to deflect. |
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Tinfoil true Achievement 76 Tinfoil true CRA true MC crash true Go to crash |
Chase
I need wheels. I’ll steal a car. |
MC crash true Go to crash |
There is a truck driving by. I’ll cling to the back and hide. | CRA true MC crash true Go to crash |
Crash
CC true Go to crash select |
Crash Select
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Pull it together. Don’t let go. Focus! | Drive +10% |
Nothing matters anymore. Drifting here feels peaceful. | Drive -10% |
Am I sinking or falling? No. I’m being pulled. Down. | Scar +10 |
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The face in the mirror is MC. | PCV +30 |
The face in the mirror is Puppet. | PCV -30 |
The mirror is black, with something moving in the depths. |
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MC Crash MC Stuck
Ortega regene reveal true Stamina = exhausted Willpower = exhausted Status = injured Wound = two broken legs and a multitude of bruises and lacerations Achievement 51 Broken true
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Go to special directive |
Bad Reveal
“It’s me,” I say, trying to sound convincing. | Ortega friendship -40% |
“I never wanted this. You found me. Not the other way around.” | Ortega friendship -30% |
“I’m sorry. I should have told you. But I was afraid.” | Would have told true Ortega friendship -20% |
“Sidestep is dead,” I snap reflexively. (If villain name not Sidestep) | Ortega friendship -40% |
“Give up,” I snap, “This is the only Sidestep left.” (If villain name = Sidestep) | Ortega friendship -40% |
“It’s different now,” I say coldly. “I’m different.” | Ortega friendship -30% |
“And you didn’t save me,” I say, voice cracking. | Ortega friendship -20% |
Fake self true Go to special directive |
Special Directive
“I did,” I admit. “For years.” | Ortega friendship -10% |
“I was a tool. They used me.” |
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“I was a slave. It’s not like they paid me.” |
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Are You
“What are you talking about?” I feign ignorance. |
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“Good for you, adding the dots up.” I confess, caustically. | Ortega relationship = broken trust Go to guilty mc |
“Yes,” I admit, looking pained. | Ortega relationship = broken trust Go to guilty mc |
“Do you really think I’m capable of that?” I look hurt. |
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Innocent MC
Achievement 48 Pure As Snow true
Go to Innocent MC 2 |
Suicidal Crash
“It wasn’t. I was hoping I wouldn’t make it.” | Ortega knows suicidal true Ortega friendship +20% |
“You’re nuts.” I deny the allegations. |
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“It doesn’t matter anymore. You know what I am.” | Ortega knows suicidal true Ortega friendship +20% |
Go to innocent mc 2 |
Innocent MC 2
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Guilty MC
Rangers reveal true Achievement 15 Exposed true
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“What happens now?” No use beating around the bush. | Go to angry argument |
“Trust me, this wasn’t what I wanted either.” | Drive +5% Go to angry argument |
“I had no choice, you get that, right?” | Monster true Go to monster |
“I’m sorry,” I say, and I mean every word. | Villainy -10% Ortega friendship +5% Go to sorry or no? |
Monster
“Maybe not, but it feels damn good!” I raise my voice. | Drive +10% Go to angry argument |
“I wasn’t looking for an answer, just a way out.” |
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I crack, finally. “You don’t think I know that?” | Go to cracking |
Sorry Or No?
No, I reach for the anger that’s got me this far. | Drive +10% Go to angry argument |
I don’t know. I don’t even know why I did this. | Drive -10% Ortega friendship +5% Go to cracking |
Maybe it’s better this way. I’ve gone too far. | Drive -15%
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I can’t stop the tears. I know Ortega’s right. | Drive -15% Go to cracking |
Not An Accident
“It wasn’t. I was hoping I wouldn’t make it.” | Ortega knows suicidal true Ortega friendship +20% Drive -15% |
“You’re nuts.” I deny the allegations. |
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“I knew you’d survive. You’ve been in worse wrecks.” |
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“It doesn’t matter anymore.” I shrug and wince. | Ortega knows suicidal true Ortega friendship +20% Drive -5% |
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Angry Argument
Ortega doubt +15 |
“That’s what they told me!” I raise my voice. | Drive +5% Go to argument truth |
“But this is. My life. My choices.” I remain calm. | Drive +10%
Go to argument truth |
“Is that what you think?” I shake my head in disbelief. |
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“I know.” I falter. “This isn’t… I don’t…” | Drive -10% Go to cracking |
That’s What You Do Right?
I… guess so? But I don’t want to. Not this time. | Drive -10% Go to cracking |
Yes. I might be trapped, but I’m the one in control. | Drive +10%
Go to guilty ro reveal |
Does Ortega Deserve
I… guess so? But I’m not sure if… | Drive -10% Go to cracking |
Yes. They all do. | Drive +15%
Ortega friendship -20% Go to guilty ro reveal |
Cracking
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I will tell Ortega the truth about the Farm. | Ortega doubt +10
Go to cracked content |
It’s private. I won’t talk about the Farm. | Drive +10% |
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Pulling Strings
“Everything breaks eventually. Even me. Even you.” | Drive +10% |
“You shouldn’t believe everything I tell you.” | Ortega friendship -5% |
“I had to be a hero. I had to act the part. |
Go to cracked content |
Fish
“I’m not sure I am.” | Ortega friendship +10%
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“The fish are dead. Can’t turn back time.” | Drive +10% |
“I wish I could believe that.” |
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Go to cracked content |
Not Playing The Victim
“Good,” I snarl. “They deserve what’s coming to them.” | Drive +15% |
“An unfortunate side effect,” I admit. |
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“Maybe I like hurting people? Ever considered that?” |
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Go to cracked content |
Argument Truth
I won’t. I tell Ortega to get lost. |
Drive +20% Ortega doubt -5 Go to guilty ro reveal |
I will talk. Maybe I can get Ortega to understand. |
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Not An Accident 2
“It wasn’t. I was hoping I wouldn’t make it.” | Ortega knows suicidal true Ortega friendship +20% Drive -15% |
“You’re nuts.” I deny the allegations. |
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“I knew you’d survive. You’ve been in worse wrecks.” |
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“It doesn’t matter anymore.” I shrug and wince. | Ortega knows suicidal true Ortega friendship +20% Drive -5% |
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Suicidal Hug
I keep myself under control, show no sign of emotions. |
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I soften in Ortega’s arms, too tired to fight. |
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I awkwardly return the hug, blinking away tears. | Ortega friendship +10%
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I can’t keep it together. I break down, crying openly. | Ortega friendship +15%
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I panic at the touch, struggling to break free. | Ortega friendship +10% Touch panic true
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I will tell Ortega the truth about the Farm. |
Ortega doubt +10 Go to cracked content |
“It doesn’t matter.” I feel like I have lost my drive. | Drive -30% Go to guilty ro reveal |
“Just get out of here.” I’m not explaining. That’s a risk. | Drive +20% Go to guilty ro reveal |
Cracked Content
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“I’ve run out of choices. You caught me. It’s up to you.” | Go to cracked arg |
“It doesn’t feel like it ever was.” I touch my head. | Drive -10% Go to Cracked truth |
“Then get me out of here,” I say steadily. | Drive +10% Go to cracked arg |
Cracked Arg
I have to be out of here by then. I have to. | |
Everyone will be killed, and it will be my fault. | Villainy -10% Ortega friendship +10% |
I won’t let them take me again. I’d die first. | Drive +10% |
Go to guilty ro reveal |
Cracked Truth
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“There's no use talking. Just leave me alone.” | |
“You keep talking like I’m MC. I’m Villain.” | Drive +15% |
“I’m wrong.” I touch my head. “Or I was. I don’t know.” | Drive -10% Ortega friendship +10% |
Go to guilty ro reveal |
Guilty RO Reveal
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Argent Attack
“I was.” No use denying the obvious. | Argent relationship = tense |
“I was. And I’m sorry.” Not that it changes anything. | Argent relationship = tense |
“Does it matter?” I ask. | Argent relationship = hostile
Villain/Argent friendship -30% Argent flirting false |
“I wasn’t,” I lie. | Argent relationship = hostile
Villain/Argent friendship -30% Argent flirting false Deny possess true |
Argent reveal true |
“Then do it!” I snap. | |
“Don’t expect me to beg,” I growl. |
Argent relationship = tense |
“Better you than what’s coming for me,” I say. | Argent doubt +5 |
Argent encounter true
Possessed reveal true Go to saved from Argent |
Saved From Argent
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Guilty Herald Argent
“The situation calls for something stronger than ‘shit.’” | Herald friendship -20% |
“I’m sorry,” I say, not looking at him. | |
“I guess you were watching on the cameras?” | Herald friendship -10% |
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“Please, don’t go yet,” I beg. | |
“Thank you,” I say. “For stopping me from blowing up the museum.”(If Herald saved museum) | Herald friendship +15% |
“The doctor can wait, we need to talk.” (If Argent marks or blinded) | Herald friendship -10% |
“Running away?” I taunt. “Coward..” | Herald friendship -20% |
I let him leave. It’s better that way. | Herald friendship -25% |
Go to Guilty Herald 2 |
Guilty Herald
“To see if it was true?” I tense up, defensive. | |
“I am so sorry,” I apologize, voice cracking. | Villain -10% H sorry true |
“To gawk at the caged beast?” Anger helps. | Herald friendship -10% |
Go to Guilty Herald 2 |
Guilty Herald 2
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“Come on,” I taunt. “Get it all out there.” | Drive +10%
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“I’m sorry,” I don’t look at him. |
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“It was never meant to go like this,” I try to explain. |
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“I wanted people to fear me,” I snarl. (If suit terrifying) | Herald friendship +10% |
“I needed to be taken seriously,” I say. (If suit imposing) | Herald friendship -5% |
“I needed to be a ghost. A mystery.” (If suit mysterious) | |
“It was my only chance to do what I needed to do.” | Drive +10% Herald friendship +10% |
“Why not? Being a hero didn’t do me any good.” | |
“Because there’s something wrong with me, don’t you get that?” | Herald friendship +15% |
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“What do you want me to say?” | |
“I have. I’m the villain here,” I snarl. | Herald friendship -10% |
“I have,” I say. “And I can’t undo that. I’m sorry.” | Herald friendship +10%
H sorry true |
“Why won’t you just hate me?” I snap. | Herald friendship +5% |
“Not my fault if you’re hard of hearing.” (If not H sorry) | Herald friendship -10% |
“Fine, you’re right, not that it makes anything better.” | Herald friendship +10% |
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“I don’t kill anymore. It was a mistake. (If repent kill) | Herald friendship +20% Villainy -10% |
“Not civilians,” I defend myself. (If agent kill) | Herald friendship +5% Herald doubt +5 |
“I regret it every day. I won’t let more people die.” (If saving and known killer) | Herald friendship +25% Villainy -10% |
“It’s collateral damage. They don’t matter.” (If known killer) | Herald friendship -15% Herald relationship = nemesis Villainy +10% |
“I want them to die. All of them,” I growl. (If massacre) | Herald friendship -30% Herald relationship = nemesis Villainy +20% |
“I can’t be a murderer, I’m not even human. (If known killer) | Herald doubt +10 |
“I’m not even human, can I really be a criminal?” (If not known killer) | Herald doubt +10 |
“I won’t kill. That’s a line I won’t cross.” (If no kill) | Herald friendship +30% Villainy -10% |
“I just steal things,” I shrug. (If no kill and thief) | Herald friendship +20% |
“Someone has to change things. Get the truth out.” (If no kill and anarchist) | Herald friendship +25% Herald doubt +5 |
“Some heroes deserve what’s coming to them.” (If no kill and hunter) | Herald friendship +10% |
“You’re not the only one I train,” I admit. (If not known killer, and prepare heroes) | Herald friendship +20% Herald doubt +5 |
“The heroes are too soft, I will toughen them up.” (If known killer and prepare heroes) | Herald friendship +5% |
Go to leave body |
Guilty Steel Argent
First Steel true
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MC Hurt
“You don’t exactly have the team in hand,” I taunt. | Steel friendship -30% |
“I think she took my eye,” I groan. (If blinded) | Steel friendship -30% |
“I guess I deserved this,” I sigh. | Steel friendship -10% |
“An I’m the bad guy here?” You ask, incredulously. | Steel friendship -20% |
Go to guilty Steel 2 |
Guilty Steel
Steel friendship -30% Go to guilty Steel 2 |
Guilty Steel 2
“Congratulations, you beat the bad guy,” I mock. | Steel friendship -20% |
“What happens now?” I ask, feeling empty. | |
“That’s not my name,” I say, showing my tattoos. | Steel friendship +10% |
“Don’t you mean Villain? That’s who I am now.” | Steel friendship -10% |
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“Swear.” I hadn’t even thought of that angle. | Steel friendship +5% |
“Just you,” I admit. “But that’s my choice. |
Steel friendship -10% |
“And what if I was?” I stare him down. | Steel friendship -10% |
“Do you really believe that?” I ask. |
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Good Chen
Steel faith true Steel doubt +10 Go to Chen fuse |
Bad Chen
“I was trained not to care!” It’s the truth. | |
“People are alive because of me. Should we do the math?” | Steel friendship -20% |
“And I regret it. But I had no choice.” | Steel friendship -10% |
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Steel Anarchist
“It felt good to finally be able to strike back.” |
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“Some people need to be removed.” |
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“It’s a war. People die.” | Steel doubt +10
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Go to bad chen 2 |
Steel Thief
“It feels good to finally be able to strike back.” | Steel friendship -20% |
“Sometimes the world is better with some people gone.” | Steel friendship -5% |
“It doesn’t matter. You’re not going to let me go anyway.” | Steel friendship -10% |
Go to bad chen 2 |
Steel Hunter
“It feels good to finally be able to strike back.” | Steel friendship -10% Villain/Steel relationship = priority Go to bad chen 2 |
“Fine,” I admit, “I’m training them.” (If prepare heroes) | Steel doubt +10 Steel faith true Steel friendship +10% Go to chen fuse |
“The streets are far safer with some of them gone.” |
Go to bad chen 2 |
“It doesn’t matter. You’re not going to let me go anyway.” | Steel friendship -10%
Go to bad chen 2 |
Steel Boss
“Maybe it’s just nice to have a team again.” |
Go to bad chen 2 |
“I can’t fight this war alone. I need allies.” (If motivation = justice) |
Go to chen fuse |
“I’m not letting them take me back. This is self-defense.” |
Go to bad chen 2 |
“Do you think I would be worse than Hollow Ground?” | Steel friendship -10% Steel doubt -10 Villain/Steel relationship = priority Go to bad chen 2 |
“It doesn’t matter. You’re not going to let me go anyway.” | Steel friendship -10%
Go to bad chen 2 |
Bad Chen 2
“So we’re both sorry,” I sigh. “Where does that leave us?” | Steel friendship +10% |
“For what it’s worth, I really did fall for you.” (If Steel relationship = mutual attraction) | Steel friendship +20% |
“Say goodbye to Spoon for me.” I won’t cry. | Steel friendship +20% |
“I need to get some rest.” And start planning my escape. |
Go to leave body |
Chen Fuse
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“I need to get out. I can’t stay here.” | |
“You need to report me. I don’t want them to hurt you too.” | Steel friendship +15% |
“I won’t let them take me alive. Not again.” | Steel friendship +5% |
“So am I,” I sigh. “For everything.” | Steel friendship +10% |
“For what it’s worth, I really did fall for you.” (If Steel relationship = mutual attraction) | Steel friendship +10% |
“Say goodbye to Spoon for me.” I bite my lip. | Steel friendship +5% |
“I need to get some rest.” And start planning my escape. |
Villain/Steel relationship = villain? Go to leave body |
Innocent Herald
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Innocent Herald Unknown
Herald regene reveal true Go to innocent herald known |
Innocent Herald Known
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“They will. I need to get out. I can’t stay here.” | |
“They will. You need to go. I don’t want them to hurt you.” | Villainy -10% Herald friendship +10% |
“They will. I won’t let them take me alive. Not again.” | Drive +10% |
“No, we are not asking Ortega for help.” | Ortega help true |
“No, we are not telling the others.” | Team help true |
“Getting cold feet?” | Team help true |
“Fine,” I sigh. “Might as well make this a team event.” (If not Ortega Chen rift) | HRO true Team help true Ortega help false Go to team plan |
“Just Ortega,” I sigh. “We can’t let the Marshal know.” | HRO true Team help false Ortega help true Go to refuge choice |
I put off the decision, Puppet can plan my rescue. | HRO true Team help false Ortega help false Heartbreak clue true Go to wake up |
Innocent Steel
Go to innocent steel 2 |
Steel Shaken
“I’m sorry as well,” I forgive him. “We’re still friends.” | Steel relationship = confidante Steel friendship +10% Go to innocent steel 2 |
“I’m sorry as well. But not that I fell for you.” (If Steel flirting) | Steel relationship = mutual attraction Steel friendship +20%
Go to innocent steel 2 |
“Good,” I say, hardening my resolve. | Team help false Ortega help false Heartbreak clue true Go to wake up |
Innocent Steel 2
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“I need to get out. I can’t stay here.” | |
“You need to go. I don’t want them to hurt you too.” | Villainy -10% Steel friendship +10% |
“I won’t let them take me alive. Not again.” | Drive +10% |
“Fine,” I sigh. “Might as well make this a team event.” (If not Ortega Chen rift) | SRO true Team help true Ortega help false Go to team plan |
“Just Ortega,” I sigh. “The rest don’t need to know.” | SRO true Team help false Ortega help true Go to refuge choice |
I put off the decision, Puppet can rescue me. | SRO true Team help false Ortega help false Heartbreak clue true Go to wake up |
Innocent Argent
Go to innocent Argent 2 |
Argent Everybody
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Innocent Argent 2
“We shouldn’t talk about that here,” I caution her. | Arrogance -10% Daring -10% |
“I know,” I admit. “I just need a little more time.” | |
“It’s not like I have a choice.” | Drive +10% |
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“They will. I need to get out. I can’t stay here.” | Daring -10% |
“They will. You need to go. I don’t want them to hurt you.” | Villainy -10% |
“They will. I won’t let them take me alive. Not again.” | Drive +10% |
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“I know the feeling.” I swallow hard. | Villain/Argent friendship +10% |
“We’ll get it built,” I say, reaching out for her hand. | Villain/Argent friendship +30% |
“I’ll keep your secret,” I assure her. | Villain/Argent friendship +20% |
Argent origin true Achievement 93 Origin true
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“Fine,” I sigh. “Might as well make this a team event.” (If not Ortega Chen rift) | ARO true Team help true Ortega help false Go to team plan |
“Just Ortega,” I sigh. “The rest don’t need to know.” | ARO true Team help false Ortega help true Go to refuge choice |
I put off the decision, Puppet can rescue me. | ARO true Team help false Ortega help false Heartbreak clue true Go to wake up |
Innocent Ortega
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“Fine,” I sigh. “Might as well make this a team event.” (If not Ortega Chen rift) | Arrogance +10% ORO true Team help true Ortega help false Go to team plan |
“Let’s keep this between us. Nobody else gets involved.” | Arrogance -10% ORO true Team help false Ortega help true Go to refuge choice |
I put off the decision, Puppet can rescue me. | ORO true Team help false Ortega help false Heartbreak clue true Go to wake up |
Team Plan
“What if the Special Directive shows up before my escape?” | Daring -10% |
I failed, and now I’m relying on my enemies. What a laugh. | Drive +10% |
I wish this weren’t a lie. I miss being a hero. | Drive -15% Villainy -10% |
Rangers know hideout true Go to refuge choice |
Refuge Choice
I’m taking the chance with Tia Elena. | Epilogue 26 true |
I’ll suggest staying with Ortega. | Epilogue 29 true
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I’ll suggest staying with Chen. (If SRO) | Epilogue 28 true |
I’ll suggest staying with Daniel. (If HRO) | Epilogue 27 true |
I’ll suggest staying with Argent. (If ARO) | Epilogue 29 true Epilogue 30 true |
Epilogue 32 true
Go to the ranch |
Ortega’s Place
Ortega home true Achievement 71 Renovated true
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Like the last few years were a dream. | Drive -10% |
This is an act. I need to be more careful than ever. | Drive +10% |
I feel different. Like I’ve lost something vital. (If scar <=50) |
Finish Chapter Twenty Four Go to Endings (Chapter Twenty Six) |
Steel’s Place
Steel home true Achievement 74 Accessible true |
“Thank you.” I sigh in relief. | |
“Sorry for stealing your bed.” I smile sheepishly. | Villain -10% |
“Any signs of pursuit?” I look to the window. | Daring -10% Arrogance -10% |
Finish Chapter Twenty Four Go to Endings (Chapter Twenty Six) |
Herald’s Place
Herald home true Achievement 72 The Top Floor true
Finish Chapter Twenty Four Go to Endings (Chapter Twenty Six) |
The Ranch
Like the last few years were a dream. | Drive -10% |
This is an act. I need to be more careful than ever. | Drive +10% |
I feel different. Like I’ve lost something vital. (If scar <=50) |
Finish Chapter Twenty Four Go to Endings (Chapter Twenty Six) |
Wake Up
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K Vil
I have nothing to say to him. | |
It’s a small amusement, watching him struggle. | Steel friendship -10% |
I’ve apologized. Probably too many times. | Steel friendship +20% |
Go to Steel answer |
S Vil
I have nothing to say to him. | |
It’s a small amusement, watching him struggle. | Steel friendship -10% |
I’ve apologized. Probably too many times. | Steel friendship +20% |
Go to Steel answer |
Steel Answer
“Not interested in saving a Re-Gene, huh?” I say bitterly. | Steel friendship -10% Go to Steel fuse |
“They really wanted you to think I was dead.” I sigh. | Steel friendship +10% Go to Steel fuse |
“So you knew what I was the whole time” I say angrily. | Go to Steel fuse |
Steel autopsy true Achievement 77 Past Crimes true Go to Steel fuse |
Steel Fuse
Go to puppet break |
Puppet Break
Ortega, I wish things had turned out different. |
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Chen, it looks like I messed things up again. |
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Daniel, he didn’t deserve this. (If Danny) |
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Argent, I hurt her before I even knew her. |
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Dr. Mortum, I wish I had told the truth earlier. | |
My position, that’s what I need to focus on. |
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Puppet Break 2
Finish Chapter Twenty Four Go to Endings (Chapter Twenty Six) |
Puppet Crash MC Stuck
Ortega clue +10 Willpower = tired Puppet status = badly hurt Puppet wound = with severe injuries Achievement 54 Bailed true |
I need to find out what happened to the puppet. | Puppet find true Go to crash site |
I need to find out what happened to Ortega. | Ortega find true Go to crash site |
I know where Hollow Ground is, I’ll shadow HG when HG leave(s). | Go to HG track |
I need a shower first. I feel gross and itchy. | Willpower = rattled
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I need to make sure I erase any links to the puppet. | Arrogance -20% Go to erase trace |
HG Track
*Note: select from next table first
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I’m already downtown, I’ll take my car. (If apartment = base and base = luxury, or apartment = luxury) | Go to luxury car |
A motorcycle is fast and maneuverable. | HG bike true Go to HG car |
I’ll hijack a car, staying anonymous. |
Go to post crash |
I’ll have Bo drive me. (If Boris and hench hired) | Boris drive true Go to HG car |
I’ll have Nehal drive me. (If boss) | Nehal drive true Go to HG car |
Can I hijack a police helicopter? It would be handy. |
Go to post crash |
HG Chopper
I’ll try to telepathically read the car. | Go to CHTP |
I’ll focus on making sure the pilot does her job. |
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I’ll hang back and keep an eye on the skies. | Go to windy |
CHTP
I very gently try to read Hollow Ground’s mind. |
HG known telepath true HG relationship = danger Achievement 46 That's a Moray true |
I pull back. Better play it safe. | HG home true HG spotted false Achievement 58 GPS true |
I’ll check out Jake and Nocturne more. |
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Go to post crash |
Windy
Swear, time to abort. | Sentinel hint +30 |
I’m getting paranoid. I’ll stay on target. | Sentinel hint +10 HG home true HG spotted false |
I need to find out if this will be a new threat. | Sentinel hint +50 |
Achievement 47 Somebody's Watching Me true Go to post crash |
Luxury Car
I rely on my eyes and the Rat King to alert me. | |
I do a scan of the club, trying to find clues. |
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I try to find someone vulnerable on staff. |
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Luxury car true Go to HG car follow |
HG Car
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HG Spotted
Go to HG knows |
HG Knows
Abort, I’m in no shape to pick a fight. | Go to post crash |
Try to read their destination from the driver’s mind first. |
Go to post crash |
Pull ahead of them to make them stop. |
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HG Stopped
Go to post crash |
HG Car Follow
Go to post crash |
Erase Trace
*Note: select from next table first
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I will make sure people remember the right things. |
Puppet proof +10 Go to post crash |
I will use my knowledge of Ortega to plant false information. | Go to false information |
I will be extra sure nobody spots me. |
Puppet/Ortega clue -10 Go to post crash |
False Information
I focus on memory implants into the neighbors. |
Puppet proof +30 |
I focus on physical clues in the room. |
Puppet proof +40 |
I use the computer to plant electronic clues. |
Puppet proof +30 |
Go to post crash |
Crash Site
I remain in the cab, scanning the crowd. |
Achievement 47 Somebody's Watching Me true Sentinel hint +10 |
I leave the cab. I need a closer look. |
Ortega recorder true Orega clue +10 |
Go home, no use being suspicious. (If apartment not base) | Arrogance -10% Go to post crash |
Go to my base. I’ve got work to do. | Drive +10% Go to post crash |
I will visit Ortega right away. (If Ortega find and sniper) |
Ortega clue +20 Steel clue +10 Argent clue +20 Villainy -10% Ortega friendship +15% Worried true Go to visit Ortega |
Post Crash
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Herald Call
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Herald End
“Why not go back to your place?” I kiss him. (If Herald relationship = guess we’re lovers now) | Drive -10% Go to lover end |
“Any suggestions?” I ask, letting him take the lead. | Drive -10% Go to friend/view end |
“Why not fly me somewhere? You must know the best views.” | Herald friendship +10% Go to friend/view end |
“Sorry to disappoint you, but I’ve got work to do.” |
Go to no call |
Lover End
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Lover End 2
I ignore it. Ravishing Danny is more important. | Herald friendship +20% Drive -15% Mortum friendship -10% Go to fuse end |
I’ll make the call, giving Danny an excuse. | Herald Mortum call true
Go to no call |
Friend/View End
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Friend/View End 2
“Just a call I need to make. Later,” I reassure him. | Herald friendship +15% Drive -15% Mortum friendship -10% Go to fuse end |
“I need to make a call,” I sigh. | Herald Mortum call true
Go to no call |
Ortega Call
“So, where are you?” I’ll go visit. | Visit Ortega true Go to visit Ortega |
“You’ll be out of there soon enough.” I won’t visit. | Ortega friendship -10% Daring -10% Arrogance -10% Ortega clue +10 First call true Livestock true
Go to no call |
Steel Call
Looks like a trip to the dog park is in order. | Steel friendship +10% Go to chen park |
I have an excuse to visit Ortega now. I need information. | Visit Ortega true Go to visit Ortega |
I will visit Ortega, then meet up with Chen. | Chen visit later true Visit Ortega true Go to visit Ortega |
Something weird is going on. I’ll stay at my base for safety. | Steel weird true Drive +15% Arrogance -10% Daring -10% First call true Livestock true
Go to no call |
Chen Park
I trust Chen not to betray me. That’s a problem. (If know Steel suspects) | Steel friendship +10% |
I care enough about Chen to trust him. I’m an idiot. | Steel friendship +10% |
This makes me feel uneasy enough to take precautions. | Drive +10% Daring -10% Rat King Chen true |
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Chen Park 2
I forgive him. He’s my friend. | Steel friendship +20% Steel relationship = confidante Steel attraction false Steel flirting false |
I don’t forgive him, but he is my friend all the same. | Steel friendship +10% Steel relationship = friendly Steel attraction false Steel flirting false |
I forgive him. I’m still attracted to him. | Steel friendship +20% Steel relationship = confidante |
I don’t forgive him, but I’m still attracted. | Steel friendship +10% Steel relationship = confidante |
I can’t forgive him, but I will talk to him. | Steel flirting false |
Steel manipulate false Go to Chen park 3 |
Chen Park 3
Go to walk home |
Walk Ortega Crush
“I’m sorry I told Ortega,” I say with a sigh. (If Ortega knows Steel crush) | Steel friendship -5% |
“I wanted to get it out there.” I look away. (If Ortega knows Steel crush and Steel attraction true) | |
“I was just leveling the playing field,” I joke. (If Ortega knows Steel crush and Steel attraction true and Ortega flirting new) | Steel friendship -5% |
“You should have asked Ortega a long time ago.” | |
“You wanted to tell Ortega, didn’t you?” |
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“I would never do that to you.” (If not Ortega knows Steel crush) | Steel friendship +10% |
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Go to walk home |
Walk Poly
“And by people, you mean Ortega?” | Steel friendship +10% |
“None of us are perfect.” | Steel friendship +10% |
“I’m not using you to get back at Ortega.” The truth. (If Puppet/Ortega flirting) |
Steel friendship +10% |
“Wait-swear, am I the one going for a pretty face?” |
Steel friendship +20% |
Go to walk home |
Walk Home
Steel home true Go to Steel home |
Chen Ask
“Yes, I just wanted Ortega to leave me alone,” I admit. |
Steel friendship -10% Told Steel telepath true Steel brain true |
“Losing is relative. They’re not the same,” I say vaguely. |
Told Steel telepath true Steel brain true |
“No,” I lie. “They’ve been messed up since Heartbreak.” |
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Steel home true Go to Steel home |
Steel Home
Achievement 74 Accessible true
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Telepath Talk
Trusting. I will take the front door. |
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Affectionate. There are soft spots in the walls. |
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Paranoid. Better sneak in through his past. |
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Unguarded
Steel manipulate false |
“I’m sorry for what I’m about to do,” I say. “It might hurt.” | Steel friendship +20% Go to guarded |
“I need to go,” No use warning him, safer that way. | Steel friendship +10% Go to guarded |
“Kiss me,” I say. “For good luck.” (If Steel flirting) |
Steel friendship +20% Steel relationship = mutual attraction Go to guarded |
“Kiss me,” I say. “I won’t run this time.” (If Steel run) | Steel flirting true Steel kiss true Steel friendship +20% Steel relationship = mutual attraction Go to guarded |
Guarded
By looking for the strings, of course. (If scar = puppetmaster) | Go to red |
I will ask Chen to help me. |
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I know where I would have placed it. |
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Red
Subterfuge +10% Steel red thread cut true
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Telepath Fuse
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What Is It
"A nightmare. Not something I like to think about." | Steel friendship +10% |
"A telepath," you explain. "A very powerful and crazy one." | Steel friendship +15% |
"An experiment. At least that's my guess." | Steel friendship +15% |
"That doesn't sound like you," I tease. | |
"Why?" I ask with honest curiosity. |
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"Why come looking for me at all?" I ask aggressively. (If scar = friendless) | Steel friendship +5% |
"Don't you want to find out what messed up the Rangers?" I accuse. | Steel friendship -10% |
Steel looking true Go to truths |
Truths
Steel autopsy true
Go to tattoo |
Tattoo
"I'm a thing. I was being repaired." I'm in control. | Steel doubt +10 |
"Respect?" I laugh. "I'm not a person." | |
"They wouldn't let me die," I sigh. "I don't know why." | Steel doubt +20 |
Steel doubt +10
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Chen Attraction
Fine. I’ll admit it. I want him. | Steel relationship = mutual attraction Steel flirting true Go to CMU |
Nothing can happen. There’s not attraction. (If scar = friendless) | Steel relationship = confidante Steel flirting false Steel attraction false
Go to no call |
Nothing can happen. Friends are what we are. (If scar not friendless) | Steel relationship = confidante Steel flirting false Steel attraction false
Go to no call |
CMU
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About Ortega Chen
I can’t go further, not until we talk. | Steel friendship +20% Ortega friendship +10%
Go to no call |
I don’t care. Let me have this. | Steel friendship -10%
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Chen Stay
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“Stop asking me, and I’ll tell you when I’m not,” I say. | CN true |
“Underwear too,” I say with an amused smirk. | CN true |
“This is enough,” I admit. “Just kissing tonight.” |
Yes. It feels like relief. | Drive -20% Go to Chen end |
Maybe I’m just tired of running. | Drive -10% Go to Chen end |
No. If I need to, I will run. | Go to Chen end |
Chen End
I feel far too good. | Steel relationship = intimate Steel friendship +20%
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I’m too sore, in the best of ways. (If CN) | Steel relationship = intimate Steel friendship +20% Steel nsfw true Nsfw true |
That’s a problem for future me. | Steel relationship = intimate Steel friendship +20%
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I almost wish I could have gone further. (If not CN) | Steel relationship = intimate Steel friendship +20% |
“Thank you for showing me it doesn’t have to be horrible,” I whisper. | Steel relationship = intimate Steel friendship +25% Steel doubt +20 Told Steel horrible true
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Argent Call
“Sure,” I say. Argent it is | Go to private Argent |
“I want to see how Ortega is doing, but we can talk first.” | Visit Ortega true Go to private Argent |
“I’m busy right now, thanks for telling me.” I stay away. | First call true Livestock true
Go to no call |
Private Argent
“Nothing.” I keep a straight face. | |
“Love your smile,” I say, giving her one of my own. | Argent friendship +10% |
“Nice hoodie.” Might as well bite. | Argent friendship +20% |
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Argent assemble machine true Assemble machine false Ortega visit true Argent called true Go to visit Ortega |
Visit Ortega
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“There’s something I’ve been meaning to tell you.” (If maybe tell) | Ortega visit true
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“There’s something I’ve been meaning to tell you.” (If not maybe tell) | Ortega visit true With Herald false Go to tell Ortega |
No, I will keep my secrets and say goodbye. That’s safer. | Ortega visit true
Go to no call |
Tell Ortega Herald
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Tinfoil true Achievement 76 Tinfoil true
Go to human snap |
Human Snap
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“What was I supposed to do? I couldn’t let anybody know.” | Ortega doubt +5 |
“Ortega, don’t you dare pity me!” | Ortega friendship +10% |
“You think that was bad?” I’ll tell them about the Farm. |
Ortega doubt +20 Ortega friendship +20% Told Ortega farm true |
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Flirting Ortega Herald
Ortega is right. Being friends is easier. | Ortega flirting new false Ortega ex false
Go to Ortega Herald end |
I can’t shut down my feelings for Ortega. | Go to Daniel Ortega |
Daniel Ortega
I won’t rock the boat. Let’s keep pining at a distance. | Ortega relationship = it’s complicated Ortega flirting new true Ortega friendship -15% Go to Ortega Herald end |
How does Daniel feel about this? I’ll peek into his mind. | Villainy +5% Go to how does Daniel feel? |
Swear. I guess we need to talk. That will go well. | Go to what do you want |
How Does Daniel Feel?
Why would he think that? I go deeper. | Herald Ortega hot true Villainy +10% |
Wait, does Daniel think Ortega is hot? | Herald Ortega hot true |
Daniel is not used to being the first choice… | |
I pull out of Daniel’s mind and talk instead. | Villainy -10% |
Go to what do you want |
What Do You Want
“I don’t know. I don’t want to lose either of you.” | Ortega friendship +10% Herald friendship +10% Maybe Ortega/Herald poly true |
“I need time to think. I think we all do.” | Ortega relationship = it’s complicated Ortega flirting new true Maybe Ortega/Herald poly true |
“You. Both of you.” I look between Ortega and Daniel. | Ortega relationship = open attraction
Ortega flirting new true Ortega friendship +10% Herald friendship +10% Ortega/Herald poly true |
Go to Ortega Herald end |
Ortega Herald End
Herald regene reveal true Ortega regene reveal true Achievement 68 Trust true
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Tell Ortega
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Tinfoil true Achievement 76 Tinfoil true |
I will tell Ortega the real truth, that I’m a Re-Gene. | Go to freakout |
I will let Ortega think this is the truth. I won’t reveal what I am. | True tinfoil true
Ortega home true Achievement 78 Family Business true Achievement 71 Renovated true |
“Yes. Hollow Ground got me.” | HG save true
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“No. Hollow Ground wasn’t involved.” | Enemy save true
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Freakout
Ortega home true Achievement 71 Renovated true
Ortega regene reveal true Achievement 68 Trust true |
“What was I supposed to do? I couldn’t let anybody know.” | Ortega doubt +5 |
“Ortega, don’t you dare pity me!” | Ortega friendship +10% |
“You think that was bad?” I’ll talk about the Farm. |
Ortega doubt +20 Ortega friendship +20% Told Ortega farm true |
“No, you couldn’t,” I say, tears in my eyes. |
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“Could have what?” I demand angrily. | |
I hit Ortega. Hard. | Putr true
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Numbers true Numbers Ortega true
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No Call
“Be reasonable, he/she’s better off in there.” | Mortum friendship -10% |
“It’s a comatose body. It belongs in a hospital.” | Mortum friendship -20% |
“Are you prepared to deal with the convalescence?” |
“Of course, I’ll help.” | Mortum friendship +20%
Villain/Mortum relationship = hostile Epilogue 25 true Finish Chapter Twenty Five Go to Endings (Chapter Twenty Six) |
“You’re on your own.” | Epilogue 23 true Finish Chapter Twenty Five Go to Endings (Chapter Twenty Six) |
Ortega Puppet Call
“Go.” I will let Ortega go alone. | Epilogue 8 true Epilogue 23 true Finish Chapter Twenty Five Go to Endings (Chapter Twenty Six) |
“I’m coming with you.” | Arrogance +10% Ortega friendship +10% Epilogue 20 true Epilogue 23 true Finish Chapter Twenty Five Go to Endings (Chapter Twenty Six) |
Puppet Call
“Go.” I will let them go alone. | Epilogue 8 true Epilogue 23 true Finish Chapter Twenty Five Go to Endings (Chapter Twenty Six) |
“I’m coming with you.” | Epilogue 20 true Epilogue 21 true Epilogue 23 true Finish Chapter Twenty Five Go to Endings (Chapter Twenty Six) |
Fuse End
Achievement 89 Tool true Finish Chapter Twenty Five Go to Endings (Chapter Twenty Six) |
Puppet Crash Puppet Stuck
Puppet status = injured Stamina = exhausted Willpower = exhausted Puppet wound = two broken legs and a multitude of bruises and lacerations Achievement 53 Entangled true
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Work For Talk
I’ll play the innocent victim. |
Go to hospital alone |
I’ll work the Hollow Ground angle. | Puppet story = a criminal Puppet HG victim true Go to hollow ground |
I’ll admit working for Villain. | Puppet work for villain true Go to villain talk |
Villain Talk
I’m loyal and protective, despite everything. |
Puppet story = loyal to Villain |
It’s just business. I’m a mercenary. |
Puppet story = working for Villain |
I have no choice and am scared. | Puppet story = afraid of Villain |
Puppet HG victim true Go to hollow ground |
Hollow Ground
Go to hospital alone |
Hospital Alone
Pcrev true
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Next Day
Try to slip out again tonight. | Arrogance -10% |
Trick Ortega into finding my body. (If apartment not base) | Trick Ortega true Arrogance +20% Daring +10% |
Trust Pelayo to handle things. (If boss) | |
If I can get a phone, I can call someone. | Steal phone true |
Go to bed end |
PFLC
“I don’t hate you,” I say sadly. | |
“Don’t you dare make this about you,” I growl. | Puppet/Ortega clue +10 |
“I wish I could,” I smile helplessly. | Puppet/Ortega friendship +10% |
No more flirting. | Puppet/Ortega flirting false |
Continue to flirt | Puppet/Ortega friendship +30% |
Go to bed end |
Bed End
Go to puppet end |
Yes Phone
I text Pelayo. (If boss) |
Epilogue 18 true Body safe true |
I text Hench. |
Epilogue 17 tre Body safe true |
I text Herald. (If Herald regene reveal and apartment not base) | Epilogue 15 true Body safe Herald true |
I text Argent. (If Argent reveal) | Epilogue 16 true Body safe Argent true |
Puppet/Ortega friendship -10% Go to puppet end |
Puppet End
Achievement 91 Henchman true
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Hospital Attack
Sky raider true
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Puppet Real
I will ask Dr. Mortum to pick up MC. | Epilogue 3 true Mortum friendship +20% |
I will ask for a phone and contact Hench. (If Hench relationship not distant) |
Boss secret false Epilogue 5 true |
I will ask for a phone and contact Pelayo. (If boss) | Boss secret base false Boss secret false Epilogue 4 true |
I won’t phone anybody yet. My body can wait another day. |
Epilogue 2 true |
Go to endings |
Here We Are
“I hope you will, for old time’s sake,” I smile. | |
“I can pay you if that’s the issue here,” I offer. (If wealth neither poor nor comfortable) | Mortum friendship -10% |
“I played you for a fool. I would hold a grudge,’ I sigh. | Mortum friendship +5% |
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“You know how I feel. I told you.” I’ll start flirting. (If MC admit Mortum crush and Puppet friend) | Puppet/Mortum relationship = friend Puppet/Mortum flirting false |
“You know how I feel, regardless of the body.” I’ll keep flirting. (If MC admit Mortum crush and not Puppet friend) |
Puppet/Mortum flirting true Mortum friendship +20% |
“Right now, I just need a friend.” I’ll stop flirting. (If Puppet/Mortum flirting) | Puppet/Mortum relationship = friend Puppet/Mortum flirting false Puppet/Mortum ex |
“It was no lie when I started flirting with you.” I’ll keep flirting. (If Puppet/Mortum flirting) |
Puppet/Mortum flirting true Mortum friendship +10% |
“I want my friend back.” I’ll stay friends. (If not Puppet/Mortum flirting) | Puppet/Mortum relationship = friend Puppet/Mortum flirting false |
“I want what I can’t have. What we had.” I’ll keep flirting. (If puppet lovers) | Puppet/Mortum relationship = lovers Puppet/Mortum flirting true Mortum friendship +30% |
“I don’t know right now.” Friends for now. | Puppet/Mortum relationship = friend Puppet/Mortum flirting false Mortum friendship -10%
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Go to endings |
MC Crash Puppet Stuck
Stamina = unconscious Willpower = nothing Status = hurt Wound = probable major injuries Achievement 52 Fled true
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Mortum Pick
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Anxiety
I cling to Mortum, one steady rock. | Mortum friendship +15% |
I push away from Mortum’s hands. | |
I stand still, frozen despite myself. | Mortum friendship +10% |
Go to fuse puppet |
Reunion
I cling to Mortum, one steady rock. |
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I push away from Mortum’s hands. | |
I stand still, frozen despite myself. |
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Go to fuse puppet |
Fuse Puppet
Sky raider true Achievement 90 Kidnapped true Achievement 92 Kidnapper true Epilogue 39 true
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New Status
“I would want to be friends.” Just friends. |
Puppet/Mortum flirting false Puppet/Mortum relationship = best friends |
“I want to be more than friends. If you’ll have me.” |
Puppet/Mortum relationship = partners Puppet/Mortum flirting true MC admit Mortum crush true |
Epilogue 53 true Go to endings |
Drive Thoughts
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Yank an orderly into a room and steal his scrubs for Pelayo. (If boss) | Go to body decision |
Ambush a doctor and steal scrubs for myself. | Scrubs true Go to body decision |
Pretend to be a patient heading for the restroom. |
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Try to focus on the flashes, letting them guide me. | Precognition +10%
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Body Decision
Wait nearby until they are finished. |
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Break into the operating room. | Go to holdup |
Staff Intercept
I react as well, pulling my own gun. |
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I freeze, looking innocent. | |
I trust Pelayo to take him down. (If boss) | Puppet proof +10 |
I give Rosie a nudge. (If Rosie) | Puppet proof +40 |
A right hook to the face should do it. (If puppet skill = boxing) | Puppet proof +30 |
I try to twist the gun out of his hand. (If puppet skill = aikido) | Puppet proof +30 |
Go to downstairs/holdup |
Steel Intercept
“I am,” I admit. Might as well play this. |
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“No,” I deny. “I have no idea who you’re talking about.” |
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“Oh, Marshal,” I feign worry, “do you know where Ortega is? I heard Ortega’s been hurt.” |
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Steel Puppet hospital true Go to Steel elevator |
Steel Elevator
I will shoot out the elevator controls, trapping us both. |
Go to elevator fight |
I will shoot Steel in the stomach. That should stop him. |
Go to Chen up |
I will shoot Steel in the shoulder, short-circuiting it. (If tech savvy or handgun) |
Shot Steel true Go to Chen up |
I will knock Steel out with a blow to the head. |
Go to Chen up |
Chen Up
Shut the elevator doors and attack him. | Half trapped true Go to elevator fight |
Run for it, make him chase me. |
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Stall while holding him at gunpoint. |
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Elevator Fight
I fire a shot as a distraction, then go low. |
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I throw the gun away. I don’t need it for this fight. |
Go to puppet caught |
I hold the gun to my head, threatening to shoot. | Go to puppet at gunpoint |
Steel At Gunpoint
“Not going to shoot you, turn around.” I will knock him out.” |
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“No.” I shoot up both his legs. He won’t follow me. | Steel mod hurt true Epilogue 48 true
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“Disconnect your arm,” I order. (If tech savvy) |
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Puppet At Gunpoint
“Doesn’t everything?” My hand twitches. (If villain name = Heartbreak) | Puppet heart true Steel doubt +10
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“You think I have a choice?” I’m just a puppet. It’s true, isn’t it? (If villain name = Heartbreak) | Puppet heart true
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“Not giving you anything.” | |
“Everything,” I snap, “open your eyes for once.” | Steel doubt +10
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“It doesn’ matter,” I say, tears in my eyes. | Puppet proof -10 |
Know safe true Phone dead true
Go to puppet caught 2 |
Holdup
Puppet proof +20 Go to downstairs |
Downstairs
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Crew Escape
I’ll let the surgeon talk us out of here. | Puppet proof -10 Villainy -10% |
I’ll take charge. I have a gun. | Puppet proof +20 Leadership +10% |
I’ll let Rosie threaten people. She’s bulletproof. (If Rosie) | Puppet proof -10 |
I’ll let Pelayo handle this with the hostage. | Puppet proof -10 |
I tell them it’s none of their business. |
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I evade and postpone. I’ll do it later, in my own body. |
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I tell them about being a Re-Gene only. | Hench loyalty +20% Boss regene true |
I tell them about being a former hero and a Re-Gene. | Hench loyalty +20%, then hench loyalty +20% again Boss hero true Boss regene true |
I keep waiting for an attack. | Daring -10% |
Finally, I can relax. | Daring +10% |
I’m so grateful for the crew. | Hench loyalty +10% |
Go to base arrival |
Hench Escape
I’ll let the surgeon talk us out of here. | Puppet proof -20 Villainy -10% |
I’ll take charge. I have a gun. | Puppet proof +20 Leadership +10% |
I’ll let Rosie threaten people. She’s bulletproof. (If Rosie) | Puppet proof -20 |
“Pray that you won’t again,” I say evasively. | Arrogance -10% |
“You need to forget that you ever saw them,” I caution her. | SD clue -20 Villainy -10% |
“Tell anybody about them, and you’re dead,” I threaten. | SD clue -20 Villainy +5% |
Go to base arrival |
Base Arrival
Boss secret false Boss secret base false Stamina = unconscious Willpower = nothing Status = injured Wound = two broken legs and a multitude of bruises and lacerations Achievement 92 Kidnapper true |
Boss secret false Boss secret base false Go to endings |
Puppet Caught
Puppet proof +50 Go to puppet caught 2 |
Puppet Caught 2
Achievement 91 Henchman true
Epilogue 13 true Go to endings |
Endings
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The End
2023-2024
November 29- Added missed instructions in Speed Fight 3, Chapter Sixteen
December 11- Erased note about assumed script error and clarified instructions in Senemy, Chapter Twenty Three. Added missing Achievement 45 in Chapter Twenty Three. Added missing Achievement 57 in Chapter Fifteen. Added missed achievements in Endings, Chapter Twenty Six. Added names of all Achievements. Added clarification about Ortega clues in Initial Notes. Added clarification about puppet proof in Stat Setting. Added pre-import/character creation data in Stat Setting.
December 13- Reordered Stat Setting
December 18- Made link available to my Rebirth guide in Initial Notes. Updated Stat Setting to match Rebirth Guide terminology.
December 21- Added note about Puppet/Ortega kiss in Stat Setting
December 28- Added note about Argent in Stat Setting
March 26- Clarification that certain stats go above 100 or below 0