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Completed Let's become daemon cops in Unavowed (Finished)

Erebus

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As for the concept, I don't really mind the angle of sikrit society protecting mankind, that's fine as it is imo, even if it's a common theme. What I find much worse is how common everything else is, to the point where it's p. much taking shit wholesale from every other urban fantasy thing out there. Regular dude protag is suddenly sucked into the underground mythical society of the Big City, leaving his life behind to dwell among punk fairies, and nobody can recognise him anymore cuz of arcane masking! Now please save Big City from the ancient evil or it's gonna consume the entire world too. It's basically Neverwhere fanfic or sth, although to be frank, I find that this is an accusation that can be tossed at a LOT of urban fantasy out there - it seems the authors can't stop themselves from mutually recycling ideas and themes.

Yes, it's all too easy to write unoriginal urban fantasy. Much like heroic fantasy, it has a lot of ready-to-use stereotypes.

As for the companions, I suggest Mandana and Vicki.
 

lightbane

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Thinking about it, why did they had to shove the Wild Hunt? It seemingly serves no purpose besides making Eli more miserable and gain extra "pity points", seeing that the game quite (un)subtly implies his past life literally burned out, and he's partially immortal to boot.
 
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Darth Roxor

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A cool thing is that the main menu changes when you get new dudes. You can see Vicki added to the party view.

You may also notice that protag is different from the main menu pic on the first page, since I initially played the game for a short while with a mans.

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We ride on to eternal glory.

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Hey, Eli, whatcha reading?

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"Draft week". It's a personal account of the 1863 draft riots.

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If you wanted a personal account, you can ask me. I was there.

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I know, but I thought I'd read an account WITHOUT gremlins in it first.

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My version is more accurate.

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Jesus. Forget I asked.

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Enough jibby-jabba, duty calls. Per popular demand, Mandana and Vicki will be coming with us.

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I have not been to this area since the 70s. It was a dangerous place to be in those days.

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So I heard. "The Bronx is burning" and all that. A lousy time to be a cop in New York.

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I... refer to the 1770s. This road was a frequent skirmish point between the colonists and the British. If I close my eyes, I can still hear the cannons.

SHELLS IN THE NIGHT.

Taking a look around, we see an ad for some kind of historical drama. You're a bit out of touch as far as pop-culture goes.

It's obviously a poster for the Wadjet Eye game A Golden Wake. There's also some guy standing around.

This MTA officer surveys the area. He is glowing over his cup of coffee.

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Markus? Is that you?

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Santina! Long time no see.

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I thought you pulled the pin.

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I did. Turns out retirement doesn't suit me. But what about you? I heard you, uh, had some trouble?

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Some, yeah. Working through it.

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Right, right. Glad to hear it.

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:codexisfor: [Perception] You two know each other?

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You don't remember Markus? He used to work the ferry.

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Yep. I got to ride the boat all day while you cops did the real work.

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If I remember right, you stopped your fair share of creeps.

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Well, here's a secret. When your beat is a boat, the bad guys got nowhere to go.

:codexisfor: You worked the ferry? What was it like?

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It was a sweet gig in the summer, I'll say that much. Sunshine. Free hotdogs from the commissary. 360 degrees views of Lady Liberty. But in the winter? Forget it. It got so cold and damp my uniform would turn to ice. After five years of that, it was time for a lateral move. The subway might be filthy, but it's WARM.

I... question the judgement of this man.

:codexisfor: Lousy night to be out, huh?

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The damp doesn't bother me much. Not as long as I have my jitter juice here.

:codexisfor: Has anything... strange happened in the area recently?

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I work the subway, lady. I see five strange things before noon. You're gonna need to be a lot more specific than that.

But have you seen my dad, a middle-aged guy?

:codexisfor: Thanks. See you around.

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Stay dry out there.

The exit east heads "to the corner". West - "Gun Hill Road heads east to a residential area".

Hm, okay, I guess that would be right west to the corner and left east to the residential area.

Visigoths are goths from the west, but goths from the west are east of us.

Anyway, The Corner (tm) sounds intriguing.

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oh dear

:evilcodex: DO YOU HEAR THE VOICES TOO?

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:evilcodex: IT IS AS THOUGH A THOUSAND MOUTHS CRY OUT IN PAIN

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And this is... kind of weird. Why am I telling you all this?



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:martini: I've got a face people trust. You just couldn't help it.

Hah, yeah. Maybe you could run for mayor. Still doesn't solve my problem. I just... don't know what to do. I knew that room at the Eddings house was too good to be true. I KNEW it.

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:martini: It's obvious what you need to do.

Obvious to YOU maybe. Me? I'm drawing a blank. What do you suggest?

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:martini: You just need to get a bit... creative.

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The vision fades.

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Hush. She is waking up.

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:deadtroll: Anyone got any aspirin?

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I do not believe common medicine would be effective. You seem... well. Much improved from last time.

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:codexisfor: My body is adjusting to demon visions. Great.

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Lotsa people pay good money to have visions. And they have to spend a week starving in the woods.

Sounds like you're speaking from experience, Vicki.

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Anyway, the woman in the vision said something about the Eddings house? Shouldn't be hard to track down. I've had worse leads.

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Indeed. Let us proceed.

... there's actually nothing to do in this place. No new exits, nothing to interact with, it was only there to trigger horny visions. 10/10

Time to step back.

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Nope. I'm trying to stop some.

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That's what I like to hear.

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:codexisfor: Do you know where the Eddings place is?

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... now why would you be asking about that?

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:whiteknight: I'm looking into what happened. It's linked to a case i'm working on.

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Codexia is caught flashing again.

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Santina? This lady on the level?

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... sure.

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All right then. I don't know what kind of case you're working, but if it's linked to the Eddings place, I don't wanna know. Head west from here. Turn right on Morgan. It's the last house on the left.

West? But the description says the road heads east :x

:codexisfor: Thanks very much.

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Sure. You be careful out there.

Heading (W)est. Or (E)ast. Who the hell can even tell.

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Sup.

A half-crumpled brick lies forgotten on the sidewalk.

Great!

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Random bricks are exactly what I love to pick up!

Down the street, dozens of homes line Morgan Ave.

Good that we know the whereabouts of our target.

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Doesn't look too impressive.

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This is the place that Markus mentioned. Looks pretty ordinary.

The garage door is too heavy to lift, obviously, and the mailbox is empty. Front door maybe?

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Guess not. Only thing left is to go around the back.

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O hey

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Muh artistic shots.

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... down, down, down...

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A window!

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:what:

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Okay, that was unexpected.

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Nothing particularly useful here. Just a rusty water tap that doesn't werk.

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Thankfully, we are armed with a brick.

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SWING!

AND!

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miss :lol:

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If that's your throwing arm, I'm glad you don't have your gun anymore.

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Even the window isn't impressed.

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AGAIN!

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:negative:

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Indeed. You lack the necessary arm strength to hit your target.

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Wow. Kinda harsh there.

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I only speak the truth.

Zing.

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Inquisitor Santina, engage inferno pistol.

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So... this veil thing you put on my gun. Nobody will be able to hear it?

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Yes.

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Right. Cool.

THINK OF THE POSSIBILITIES @_@

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Aiming...

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FEUER!

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Well shot.

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Give me something hard next time.

:shredder:

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I don't see any ladders here though.

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Fortunately, Codexia turning in place and looking at everything in confusion is enough to give Bandana the necessary signal.

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Hot.

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Here we are.

:codexisfor: Who are you?

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Hurr.

:codexisfor: Wooo yourself. What are you doing here?

We need help! it says.

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Totally not a trap.

Some stuff in this kitchen, like a bunch of notes on the fridge. The note reads: "I MADE WAFFLES!! ENJOY! -A" and "Please don't touch the quinoa! -D".

Also, a small screwdriver lies abandoned on the floor. Naturally, we appropriate it. Further, on the wall, an old phone. It looks like the line was cut. And a clock above the window: This clock has stopped. It's frozen at 3:30.

Let's move.

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:codexisfor: ...

Which forces the mirror to go ":(", hue. And then Quick! You can unlock the door from this side.

Some garbage pics hanging about. A picture of a face splattered with something that is *probably* red paint.

A photo of a man and a car.

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Slam, babies.

A photo of a woman and a dog.

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:shittydog:

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Should get the others in.

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Perhaps we should enter and see for ourselves.

Indeed.

We shall do it Soon (tm).
 

Egosphere

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If you bring Mandana and Eli along for the mission, the window puzzle is solved by giving the brick to Mandana, even if you're playing as a man, and letting her throw it. Yep.
 

Darth Roxor

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If you bring Mandana and Eli along for the mission, the window puzzle is solved by giving the brick to Mandana, even if you're playing as a man, and letting her throw it. Yep.

Well, admittedly bricks are pretty heavy. At 2kg+, it's not that easy to throw one well upwards.
 

Erebus

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You know, the first real puzzle of the game (with the ghoul from another dimension) seemed rather promising. It's probably not extremely hard to figure out, but you do get killed if you try to solve it in a direct, simple manner. The solution requires combining several objects and actions.

Did they just give up after designing the very first puzzle of the game ? In the previous mission, the few puzzles all had extremely simple solutions. And in this mission, just when you think there's going to be a puzzle (how to enter the house), the problem is solved without even requiring you to think.

Come to think of it, is it even possible to die in the previous mission ?
 

Egosphere

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You know, the first real puzzle of the game (with the ghoul from another dimension) seemed rather promising. It's probably not extremely hard to figure out, but you do get killed if you try to solve it in a direct, simple manner. The solution requires combining several objects and actions.

Did they just give up after designing the very first puzzle of the game ? In the previous mission, the few puzzles all had extremely simple solutions. And in this mission, just when you think there's going to be a puzzle (how to enter the house), the problem is solved without even requiring you to think.

Come to think of it, is it even possible to die in the previous mission ?

I think they blew their budget on making sure there was a simple solution for every 2 companion combination you can bring with you to missions eg. the burned leaflets from the grill party on Staten Island - if you did Bronx first, then the solution for the keypad lock puzzle was different ( and even more trivial ). It's an ambitious approach to game design, but the trade off is shedding the puzzle elements
 

Erebus

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I think they blew their budget on making sure there was a simple solution for every 2 companion combination you can bring with you to missions

That would explain it (and it's kind of worrying, as the number of combinations will keep increasing).
 

ERYFKRAD

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Strap Yourselves In Serpent in the Staglands Shadorwun: Hong Kong Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire Steve gets a Kidney but I don't even get a tag. Pathfinder: Wrath I'm very into cock and ball torture I helped put crap in Monomyth
If you bring Mandana and Eli along for the mission, the window puzzle is solved by giving the brick to Mandana, even if you're playing as a man, and letting her throw it. Yep.

Well, admittedly bricks are pretty heavy. At 2kg+, it's not that easy to throw one well upwards.
Apparently male char is no fit shape after a year of demon possession.
 

lightbane

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So, are there more "instant death upon failure" puzzles in the game? Or timed ones? That's looking like a "bait-and-switch" situation.
 

Darth Roxor

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Onward!

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Vicki's had enough of this writing on the wall.

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:codexisfor: KayKay?

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Ghosts do not have this ability.

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Bet that's what mommy tells you.

or told you rather

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that sounds familiar...

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Might as well go up then.

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The hula girl on the shelf starts bouncing, making Vicki go apeshit :lol:

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I would... strongly suggest holstering your weapon, detective.

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Sorry, bit jumpy. It's this house. Something about it ain't right.

She puts away da gun.

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My dad had one of those in his car. I wanted to shoot that one too.

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Ghost is obviously leading us into a trap, but before going to the end of rhine hall, we pick up the figurine.

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Screws, you say. Good that we have a screwdriver.

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Ancient chinese secret.

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Better explore the rest of the area first.

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The door is slammed the moment we open it.

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The hell. Joey could never do shit like this and he was surely a spirit guide with more XP.

The other door will shut at once too, so there's only one way to go.

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uh hi

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Courage to change the things I can... and wisdom to know the difference.

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Doesn't seem like the spirits are particularly amused. Maybe the alcoholic's prayer isn't very useful against non-alcoholics.

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That isn't helping!

He sits cross-legged in the middle of a glowing circle. He's chanting quietly to himself.

And the ghosts: they're fuzzy and indistinct. They stare blankly ahead, barely noticing you are even here.

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:codexisfor: Um, hello?

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Codexia makes everyone's eyes go wide upon first meeting.

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Are you... real? Or am I just hallucinating from hunger?

:lol: shoulda brought KFC

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Golden rule: there is power in names. Never give yours away.

:codexisfor: What's going on here?

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Well, that's the question, isn't it? I've been here... three days, I think? Didn't think anyone would come.

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Nevertheless, we are here. My name is Mandana. This is Vicki Santina.

FFS stop blowing our cover, Bandana :argh:

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I'm Logan Brown. I... could really use your help.

"Brown", very original.

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:codexisfor: Does it have to do with those ghosts over there?

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Hold on. You... you can SEE them? Like, actually see them?

:nocountryforshitposters:

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Insomuch as one can see any lost spirit. They have no human form.

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What do you mean, no human form?

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:codexisfor: Every ghost we've seen looks like grey shapeless blobs.

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Shapeless blobs? No, that's not right. I see people. Two women, one man. They're confused and angry, not exactly easy to talk to.

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[Intelligence] Let me see if I understand. You can see these spirits, and you can talk to them.

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Yeah.

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[Intelligence: Critical Success] I see. You are the one KayKay told us about. The Bestower.

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Yeah, uh, that's me. You know your stuff.

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[Intelligence: Extended Success] You came here to help these three spirits pass on.

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That's right. Only things went a bit... wrong.

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:codexisfor: Wrong?

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Auuuuughhh yourself.

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Crap.

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Shh, just relax. Okay, she's calm. For now. I... kind of need to focus. Can you help me, or what?

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:codexisfor: Tell us what's going on first.

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Later. When I got this under control. But for now? I need to know their names. It's the best way to get through to them. Can you do that? Figure out their names?

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:codexisfor: You can't ask them yourself?

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I've tried. They won't listen to me. Which is why I need their names.

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So we go pound the pavement. Just like any other investigation.

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I... guess? Whatever it takes. I'd go myself, but I'm kinda trapped.

:codexisfor: Got it, we'll be back.

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Thanks. Seriously.

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Maybe this time we can access these shits.

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Hello there.

Not a whole lot of interesting stuff among the garbo. A post-it note has the words "BUY EARPLUGS" written in very hard, angry letters. Interesting.

There's also a metal trash can under the desk.

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It looks to be full of... ashes.

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Jesus, burning documents in a trash can. Could've burnt the whole place down.

Or maybe the resident was just a chain-smoker?

Anyway, guess Eli would be useful here. But since he ain't around, let's move on.

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:happytrollboy:

What do we have here.

The faint whiff of old marijuana smoke and this peace sign suggest the inhabitants were hippies.

The left night table has a single drawer.
PLUNDER!!

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wut

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rip, agent Doggett

The other night stand is empty. However, a framed photo sits on it.

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Fkn hippies :argh:

Next, a heavy wooden closet lies against the far wall. Loot!

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Huh. Some 70s reject clothes. A tacky umbrella. An old doll...

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Says you, I want that umbrella.

Looking anywhere else in the house gives no results. However, Staten Island XP tells us all we need to do is run around and talk to everyone, everywhere.

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'Sup.

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:codexisfor: Did something happen at the Eddings place?

Smooth. It's not like 15 minutes ago you said you were a cop investigating it.

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Not for me to say, sorry. You might be a cop, but you don't work in this district. I probably should keep my mouth shut.

:codexisfor: Three people died at the Eddings place. Do you know who they were?

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I told you. It's not for me to say.

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Come off it, Markus. You and I both know you aren't employed by the police. You're employed by the MTA.

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So?

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So as far as cops are concerned, you're a private citizen. You can talk to whoever you want.

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And I should talk to you because...?

:hmmm:

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Because you know me. I wouldn't ask you something like this if it wasn't important.

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Well, I suppose because it's you...

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Right on. Thanks, Markus.

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You were right. Three people died - the two owners, Art and Jess Eddings - and a student renting out the spare bedroom. Dana something, I forget her last name. Jess was found stabbed in the back yard. Art killed himself in the garage. Dana was found in the basement, also stabbed. Nobody knows exactly what happened, but folks have been steering clear of that place since.

ZOG, ES LOIKE A MEATGROINDA

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:codexisfor: Could you tell me about Art and Jess?

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They lived here twenty years at least. They're the local artists, EVERYONE knew them. You always see them around the neighborhood. He'd be in that beat-up old car, and she'd be walking that old dog of hers. Come to think of it, nobody knows what happened to the dog. Hopefully she'll turn up.

Well, we know the doge ain't coming back.

:codexisfor: What do you know about Dana?

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Not much. She was a student, I know that. Needed a cheap place to live. Jess and Art liked having students around. They vibed off youthful energy, they said.

:codexisfor: People have been steering clear of the house?

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Well, you know. A double murder and a suicide tends to put people off. You wouldn't catch me going in there, I'll tell you that much.

How convenient.

:codexisfor: Thanks, see you around.

P sure we have all we need for now.

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Speaking of dead people found in the garage and basement... How the fuck do you get into those? There's no staircase leading down here, no storm cellar door outside. Is the sole access REALLY through the garage door ONLY?

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:codexisfor: I found some names. Dana, Art and Jess.

THERE IS POWER IN NAMES.

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You sure? Let's try it. Are those your names? Art? Jess? Dana?

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suddenly

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things turn spooky!

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2spooky4me

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What the hell did you just do?

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No, no! Please, there's no need for this! Art? Dana? Jess? Just... relax, fellas. Please! Relaxxxx.

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the ghost blob morphs from three to one to three again

might and magic 11

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Close? That was a poltergeist!

zomg!



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Let me guess, that's bad?

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You have no idea. A poltergeist forms when spirits are corrupted. It is a perversion. It should... not happen. At least, it should not happen anymore.

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Well, it happens now! These ghosts attacked us. They tried to tear KayKay apart! We barely got this circle up in time.

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We need to understand what happened here.

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Fine. I... think I've got things under control. If you have questions, ask 'em now.

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:codexisfor: What is that circle you're standing in?

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Oh, this? KayKay taught me how to make it. Ghosts can't cross it.

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Ghosts as well as any creature of spirit.

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You know your stuff.

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I have had... experiences... with such things. Which is why I am concerned. Mages expend tremendous amounts of energy to create them. How did you manage it?

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Me? I just drew the circle. It was KayKay who turned it on.

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This is... unprecedented. You and your spirit guide must be very powerful indeed.

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We're just doing our job. One day at a time. Or we would, if we weren't stuck here.

:codexisfor: How long have you been here?

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Two or three days maybe? I had some energy bars in my pocket. That got me through the worst of it. But yeah, it won't be long before my shoes start looking very tasty.

:codexisfor: What happened here?

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Like I said, we came here to put these ghosts to rest. Usually it doesn't take much. We talk to them a bit, learn who they are, try and get through to them. But these three? They got violent. Ugly. They went after KayKay. Tried to rip her to shreds, poor kid was terrified.

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Kid? Just how old are we talking?

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She's ten.

:hmmm:

Wanna bet "KayKay" is actually Kendra, the little girl ghost from Blackwell Epiphany?

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Jesus. What happened?

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We got this circle up. It calmed them down long enough for her to escape. We've been separated ever since. If she comes in here, the ghosts attack her. I leave this circle, the ghosts attack ME. So... you see my dilemma here.

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You couldn't call anyone?

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All this spiritual energy screws with my phone. But even still, I couldn't bring anyone else in here, it's too dangerous.

... but the circle is keeping them at bay why is it dangerous

:codexisfor: Why aren't the ghosts attacking me or my friends?

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Because they don't know you're here. Ghosts barely see other people. Only me and KayKay. As long as I don't provoke them, they won't go crazy again.

:codexisfor: Why couldn't we see KayKay outside?

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She is not a lost spirit, but an aware spirit guide. Different rules apply here.

3rd law of conservation of ectoplasma

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KayKay and I are bonded at the soul. Only I can see her, it's the way it's always been.

:codexisfor: Have ghosts attacked you before?

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No. Ghosts are normally... harmless. Confused and alone, but harmless. Usually I could talk them down. Find some point of connection. Get them to trust me. But these guys? They won't even listen. They just... hate.

:mob:

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You are not alone. Supernatural beings have been getting progressively stronger.

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So things are just going to get worse?

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I cannot lie. Things will be worse. I am sorry.

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Well, one thing at a time. Let's focus on getting me out of here. Then I'll worry about how screwed I am.

:codexisfor: We saw a ghost in the East Village the other day.

Yes, and also on Staten Island, but somehow you don't feel like mentioning that.

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You did? Is it still there?

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I can only assume so.

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Well, get me out of here and I'll be happy to check it out for you. It's the least I could do.

:codexisfor: How do you usually help a ghost move on?

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It... depends. Usually we talk to them. Convince them they're actually dead. Sometimes an object works. Something they're attached to. Something that reminds them of who they are.

:codexisfor: So what can we do to help you?

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I don't know! With other ghosts, KayKay does most of the talking. Ghosts relate to her more, being a ghost herself. But I'm on my own this time. These three won't listen to me, they're just so... angry. So I hope you guys have some ideas, because I'm out.

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My knowledge of lost spirits is minimal, but I have heard Eli speak of them. Poltergeists do not occur naturally. We need to discover how these three died.

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An investigation, huh? That I can handle.

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:codexisfor: Sit tight, Logan. We'll be back.

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Believe me, I'm not going anywhere.

We will indeed be back... next time.

Bit of a boran update, but you can prepare yourself for some... developments in the next one :lol:
 

lightbane

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Messages
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Codexia makes everyone's eyes go wide upon first meeting.

That seems a reasonable reaction.

:lol: shoulda brought KFC

You laugh, but why can't we bring the poor guy some food from the store? Or that café that does nothing? Too much effort?

FFS stop blowing our cover, Bandana

Djinns may be unable to lie, but they don't understand subtlety too.

Speaking of dead people found in the garage and basement... How the fuck do you get into those? There's no staircase leading down here, no storm cellar door outside. Is the sole access REALLY through the garage door ONLY?

Video-game architecture for the win!

You are not alone. Supernatural beings have been getting progressively stronger.

A good excuse to have ghosts and spirit ghosts do all of that fancy stuff.
So far not impressed.
 

MZeta

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Messages
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I guess with Logan in the party, you'll start seeing ghosts as people instead of 'grey shapeless blobs'.

And it looks like KayKay knows more tricks than old Joey...
 

Darth Roxor

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How can we appease these angry poltergeists? Truly a conundrum.

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Perhaps we missed something in the other rooms.

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oh goddammit

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:evilcodex: Forces of Chaos... bow to me!

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I mean, I love my wife, I DO. But...

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Uhm...

:martini: I want this, Art. But if you don't, I understand.

No, I... I want this too. I've been unsure of many things, but not this. Why is that?

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Not sure I like where this is going :lol:

:martini: Sometimes you need to capture a moment before it's gone.

Yes. That's exactly it. And after tonight, you'll be gone. But I'll keep a memento, just like you asked.

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:martini: Yes. It's important to remember this.

I have a hiding space in the garage. Nobody will ever find it. Under my... heart rate. It will be for me and me alone. And you, if you ever come back. Just look in the mailbox. The garage opener is hidden in there. Taped to the inside where it's hard to see. Now, where were we...?

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:lol:

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:lol:

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...

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...

:lol:

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Well.

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Wow.

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I...

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Fucking hell.

This would have only been better had we chosen male-Codex at the start.

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:codexisfor: Did I...?

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You did not do a thing. Your demon, however, has much to answer for. What happened here was no accident. There was a plan. A motive. We must learn what that was.

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:codexisfor: I'll process this later. Let's keep looking around.

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Good. Focus on the task ahead. Let us continue.

Also, why this vision would conveniently trigger only now remains a mystery.

(actually, you can ask Mandana about it, and she handwaves it away, saying that zomg its probably happening cuz the ghosts are so pissed now. Riiiiiight)

Nothing more to do here, but we can now access the garage.

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BUT NOT BEFORE TRIGGERING A RANDOM ENCOUNTER

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:evilcodex: BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD

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Uh-oh...

That's crazy. You are crazy. I wouldn't do that.

This lady told me everything.


What lady?

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:martini: Surprise.

But why? You are the one who told me to do it!

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:martini:
I didn't tell you anything, Dana.

Why are you LYING?

Stop the lies, start the truths!

You gave me instructions. A list of things to buy.

So you admit it. You poisoned my dog.


...You know what? Fine. Yes. I killed your fucking dog. It was destroying my GPA. My sleep. Not to mention Arabelle.

brutal

Is this what this is about? Your little ragdoll?


You promised to fix her months ago. She's been in your closet ever since. Just collecting dust. So kick me out. Call the cops. I don't care anymore, I'm done.

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:martini: The dead cry out for revenge.

... Yes, Dana. You deserve to die for this.

@_@

WHAT?!

You killed my friend.

It was just a dog. Get a grip.

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Getting uncomfortably close here.

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*STAB!*

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It's been 0 days without demon tricks.

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I don't know about you guys, but I'm so sick of this death and brainwashing crap.

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Even so. A murder should not create a poltergeist. More investigation is needed.

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Let's get back to it then.

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No vision outside? Stupendous!

Peering inside the mailbawks...

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Taped to the side of the mailbox. Not the most SUBTLE hiding place, but sometimes simple is better. My dad used to hide the garage remote under a fake rock. Neighbor's dog kept digging it up.

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Fascinating tale, Vicki.

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Plunder time!

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:x

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Fortunately we have a convenient battery to put inside.

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Open, Sesame.

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Step inside, we're in for a ride.

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Expected another vision. Maybe that was the end of 'em. Looking around, we see some hippie poster, saying "Herb is the healing of the nation" - Bob Marley. Also a frayed garden hose, an empty gas tank and a reflective workman's vest. Garbage.

However, that sturdy garden shovel, with earth still on the blade seems like good loot.

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Never leave home without a handy shovel.

So, Art's "memento" was supposed to be under his "heart rate".

Wait, you were expecting a puzzle?

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You silly goose!

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Sigh.

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Fortunately we have a convenient screwdriver.

Yep, the same one we used earlier to open the plastic hula girl's battery compartment. Guess it's a one-size-fits-all magic screwdriver.

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I guess it's good neither of us are cops anymore.

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Codexia removes the plate and reels back.

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:lol:

:codexisfor: Art likes to take creepy pictures of himself. And others.

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:abyssgazer:

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At least... you can hardly tell it's you? I mean, the lighting's terrible. And it's kinda blurry.

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I think it is quite tasteful :shredder:

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I'm just saying. It won't hold up in court.

Yeah, and who exactly is gonna take me to that court?

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:codexisfor: I was possessed. I was possessed I was possessed.

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Good. The more you separate yourself from the demon, the better.

:codexisfor: SHOOT IT, VICKI.

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Is that really the best idea?

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This photo was hidden here for a reason. It could still be useful.

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On pick up, the message says: "Item received: Photo you're not looking at" :thumbsup:

Now that we have the shovel, wonder if we can dig up the dead doge. Let's go around the back again.

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oh ffs

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:evilcodex: SKULLS FOR THE SKULL THRONE

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Don't turn this around on me. You killed Dana!

Turn it around? You SLEPT with that woman!

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:martini: I have a name, you know.

Be quiet! This is your fault!

HER fault?

Yes. I had an affair. I'm... sorry. But you murdered Dana!

She deserved it! She killed my Mary Jane!

Jesus. Are you even listening to yourself?

Oh. So you can love your precious car, but loving my DOG is crazy?


No. MURDER is what's crazy!

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:martini: Art, she's crazy. She will kill you next. Kill her first.

God. Yes, I never saw it before, but... now it's crystal clear. I need to kill you, Jess. Before you kill me.

Shadow-Art draws a gun.

Like hell you will.

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Time to turn that mush into muscle.

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A few moments pass.

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:shittydog:

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Fortunately, the collar should suffice. If you would...?

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Useful.

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Eeuuugh. You got a shower back at HQ? Because... well, you're gonna need one.

Actually, I'm p. sure we don't, because all we have is a bedroom, a training room, a basement and a conference room :video game architecture:

Maybe there's still something in that hole.

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:shittydog:

Okay, we have two mementos now. Only missing Dana's, but that one's probably the doll in the bedroom upstairs.

Let's get back.

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Or not :negative:

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:evilcodex: The ground trembles with every step.

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I cheated on her, and then I killed her.

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:martini: We can cheat on her again if you wish.

I... why am I so tempted? Why do I want to say yes? I am... confused. So confused. I'm... going to go sit in my car for a bit. Try and think. Maybe I'll run the motor a little. Check if it's running okay. Could you... make sure the garage door is closed?

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:martini: Sure. I know you love that car.

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these convenient plot dump visions are so fucking lame

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Hopefully that was the last of them.

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Now to grab the goods.

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Item received. An old, but well-loved, doll. Her arm is torn off.

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Now for the showdown.

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Damn bro if only you were there for the cinematic flashbacks :avatard:

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:codexisfor: Dana killed the Eddings' dog.

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Seriously?

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Dana, is this true? Did you kill the family doge?

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woooo

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Okay, okay!

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She's... denying it. She says she had no reason to do that.

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She's not far off from the truth. She was brainwashed into doing it.

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I... see. In that case, the best way to reach her is with something physical. Something she's got a strong attachment to.

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Okay then, time to start unloading the inventory.

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Uhm, a doll? Why are you showing me that.

:codexisfor: It belonged to Dana. One of the ghosts.

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An old toy? Lemme see. Dana, is this yours?

AUUGH!

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Arabelle, huh? That's a nice name.

AUUGH!

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Oh. I see. Dogs will do that sometimes, I'm sorry. But... why'd you do that? There was no need for THAT.

AUUGH!

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I... no. I can't judge you. That's not my department. If you really want to move on from this, you need to make it right.

AUUGH!

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Asking forgiveness, yeah. Doesn't matter if you get it. It's just important you ask. Just think about it, okay? Just think about it.

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The ghost calms down.

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That did it. She's aware. She's ready.

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Ready for what?

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Ready to move on. Once we calm down all three ghosts, KayKay and I can do our thing. But for now... keep doing what you're doing.

Now for the dog collar.

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That's... kind of disgusting. What're you showing me that for?

:codexisfor: It belonged to Jess's dog. They were very close.

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Hm. That might work. Give it here. Jess? Do you recognize this?

AUUGH!

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Mary Jane? That was her name? Can you tell me about her?

AUUGH!

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I... yeah, that sucks. That really really sucks. Dana shouldn't have done that, but you can't do anything about it now. It's out of your control. You see that, right?

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Score.

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That's it. Thaaat's it. I just need you to think about that for a bit, okay? Right, I think that did it. She's... calm. She's ready. Just one more to go.

Now for the photo!

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Woah. Uh. Why are you showing this to me? Wait, is that Art?

:codexisfor: He had an affair. He took this photo as a memento.

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Yeah. Yeah, this is proof alright. But who's the woman in the picture? She's kinda hard to make out...

:M

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:codexisfor: It was me. I was possessed. Let's leave it there.

Possessed by the spirit of love!

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... Right. Leaving it there.

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Art, did you take this picture?

AUUGH!

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I'm sorry, Art, but this IS you. You can't deny it.

AUUGH!

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Don't ask ME why you did it. That's a question only you can answer. I guess you weren't in your right mind. But... it still happened. It still MATTERS. I don't judge you one way or the other. That's not my department. Just... think about that. Can you do that for me? Please?

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The three stooges seem appeased.

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There we go. Just hang tight, Art. And... I'm sorry. Okay, that's the last of 'em. Here goes everything.

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[perception]

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Guys? *whistle* Oh thank GOD. KayKay! Get in here, it's safe.

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Talkin' to da empty space.

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This is Vicki, that's Mandana, and that's... Wait, duh. You guys can't see KayKay, can you?

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:codexisfor: Nope, sorry.

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Well, she's right behind you.

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hue

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Anyway, there's one more thing I need to do.

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Then I'm going out to eat about a dozen steaks.

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Hey guys? Dana? Art? Jess? I want you to meet my friend. Her name's KayKay. I know you all have had a rough few months, but it's almost over.

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Fadeout as the ghosts start getting sucked into his bald head.

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Wait, seriously?

Not even any MORAL DILEMMA to end this scenario with? wtf

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:neveraskedforthis:

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I feel almost human again. Almost makes me... never mind.

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:codexisfor: What is it?

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It's silly. I don't even want to bring it up. I would have died in there if you hadn't shown up.

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It was our duty, Logan. No need to help us.

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That's not what I'm getting at. You guys. You... do this all the time?

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As I said, it is our duty.

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I'd... I'd like to join you. KayKay too, obviously. Is that possible? We don't want to be caught like that ever again.

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:terminate: You got trapped in that house. You could be a liability.

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That's why I need the help. You understand that, right? Sometimes a helping hand is all we can ask for.

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You more than proved yourself, Logan. I welcome you. Father will not like it, but that can be dealt with.

Who gave you the lead now, Bandana? :argh:

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Um, why's that?

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He often says that death is part of the mundane world, and we should not get involved. But after what we saw tonight, perhaps we should... review that sentiment.

It is natural to die.

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:codexisfor: Congrats, Vicki. You're not the newbie anymore.

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After tonight, I already feel like a grizzled veteran.

Yeah, good job. You shot a window.

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Speak for yourself. I'm dead on my feet.

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Do you have a place to stay, Logan?

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I have a place in the neighborhood.

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That is good. Go home and get your rest. We will meet in the morning.

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I'm... looking forward to it.

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Exeunt.

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wut

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The light dashes downstairs as Codexia gets up.

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:lol:

Yeah, that's it for today. Next time we'll do some more datamining and embark... who knows where!
 

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