It’s good to see you, Evan! Do you remember me?
It’s good to see you, Evan! Do you remember me?
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Yes
Of course I do, James.
You used to visit us all the time when I was a kid.
That's right! You must have been about fourteen the last time we met.
But you’re a full-grown man now! It's a pity your father isn’t here to see it.
No
I don't remember you.
I'm an old friend of your father's, Evan.
He and I were friends, and we worked side by side for many years. I visited your home often - don't you remember?
Your mother used to make fantastic rhubarb pies!
She passed away a long time ago.
I know. I went to her funeral... And to your father’s.
Why didn't you tell me? I didn’t get a chance to say my goodbyes...
I'm afraid your father's death is a complicated matter... And someone at the top wanted to sweep it under the rug as quickly as possible.
That's why I came to you. We need to talk about your work.
How's your first day going?
Everything's moving very quickly. Just a week ago I was planning to visit my father and introduce him to my family. In the end, I didn’t even make it to his funeral.
I understand, Evan. Did you two ever patch things up?
No. We never got the chance.
I’m sorry. If I’d known that things were that bad, I would have arranged your transfer here much sooner.
So you’re the one who got me assigned to the Ministry?
I am indeed. And by now you might have guessed that it wasn’t down to your good looks and winning smile.
Did you come here alone? Where is your family?
Everything’s okay. They’re with Miriam’s parents in Redding at the moment.
Redding? There’s hardly anything there apart from coal mines and some pretty unpleasant miner types. Not the best place for a woman and her child.
I realize that. I have to get the new apartment ready for them as soon as possible.
Okay, I’m ready to answer your questions.
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Ask about father's death
James, do you know anything about my father’s death?
Not much. The floor bosses were involved in some way. That's all I know. And I can't conduct a full investigation.
Why not? Investigations are what you and your division do!
Evan, the only insider I had in the Ministry was your father. Clearly, he discovered something very important and got taken out for it.
All the evidence disappears if we just walk in the front door. Meaning that my investigation into the Ministry and your investigation into your father’s death are one and the same.
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Offer help
I want to help you.
Happy to hear it. Find some dirt on those bastards in the Ministry, and find out who’s responsible for your father’s death. I’ll make sure they get the punishment they deserve.
Criticize Cunningham
Why the hell haven’t you done it yourself?!
My hands are tied! My division can’t touch the Ministry. But I did manage to get you a good position here.
Honestly, Evan, you don’t have a lot of options. It’s too late to undo your job transfer.
Of course, you could always go in there and only do the work you’re asked to do, like the rest of those chair warmers.
But how will be able to look your daughter in the eye when she grows up and realizes that you’re the one who left her such a rotten world?
Ask about the Ministry
Why am I working here? Why did you move me?
Well, you see, I need a man inside the Ministry.
But why? If you can arrange a transfer like mine so easily, then surely you must have plenty of insiders there already. I assume my father was one of them?
First of all, getting you this job wasn’t easy at all. Second, I need a man I can trust.
What for?
I’m the head of the department that monitors the authorities. The I.I.D.
The Internal Investigations Division?
Exactly right. And my main goal is to find out which of our top officials truly serve the people, and which ones bring shame upon the name of our Great Leader. That kind of information can be obtained only with the help of an insider.
That’s why I need you. Slowly but surely, you’re going to climb your way up the career ladder from the very bottom - and shine a light into every one of the Ministry’s dark corners.
Ask about the apartment
Tell me about the apartment.
It’s a typical mid-level ministerial apartment. I sorted it out for you.
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What about my father’s property?
It’s been seized while the investigation's ongoing. You know, Evan, I wouldn’t get my hopes up.
And the apartment we lived in back when my mother was still alive?
I’m afraid some new tenants have already moved in. I’m sorry.
Vultures...
Do I own this apartment?
No, Evan. You can live in it for as long as you work for the Ministry. You still have to pay the bills - otherwise you’ll be sleeping on the street.
As an undercover agent for the I.I.D., you’re going to have to play by the rules to avoid unwanted attention.
I’ll pay your bills today, but from tomorrow on you’ll have to take care of them yourself.
The Ministry of Housing is extremely strict, as you know. Even a minor debt will get you arrested. One has to show due respect for labor, communal property and all that stuff.
Plus, there are 603 people waiting in line for this apartment. I checked.
Back
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Goodbye.
Where should I begin? I'm no detective.
Your main task is to listen to what people say, make a note of everything and ask the right questions. Learn about the job and about your colleagues.
It’s not as though you have anywhere else to be, so become one of the team and find out what they’re all interested in. Everyone’s watching TV shows these days, so you should start watching them too - you and your new friends need something to talk about.
By the way, I left a book in your bookcase. There’s some general information about terminal interfaces in there, as well as descriptions of several ways to crack simple passwords.
You can find lots of useful information in your colleagues’ terminals. It’ll take some time to read it all, but it will pay off.
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Talk about Hemnitz
Today I met one of my colleagues, George Hemnitz.
He told me a lot about my father. Apparently, they were close friends.
I know the name. Yes, they worked together.
Did Hemnitz tell you anything important?
Responses
Tell him about the letter
He said my father had written a letter for me.
That is very interesting, Evan. Where is this letter? I’d like to see it!
Hemnitz is bringing it tomorrow.
Let me know when you have it. It’s important! And try to find out as much as you can from him.
Tell him about the Heimdall project
He said that he and my father worked on a project called Heimdall, in Department 6.
I know about Department 6, but I've never heard of that project.
He only mentioned it in passing. He promised to tell me the details somewhere quiet tomorrow.
Keep your eyes and ears open. Tell me everything you find out.
Tell him nothing
Nothing particularly important. He just talked about how much everyone respected my father, that kind of thing.
Don’t tell him about Hemnitz
Hi, Evan. Are you ready?
I'm ready, James.
Excellent. Let's arrest this bastard.
Well, Evan! Are you ready?
I think so, James!
Are you sure? Perhaps you still have some unfinished business in the Ministry? Any promises you still have to keep?
Something tells me that there’s no going back once we step into that elevator.
Responses
Go to the top floor
I have no unfinished business. Let's go. It’s time to get some answers!
Excellent, my boy. Let's go!
Finish your business
You’re right, James. There is something I have to do first.
Then finish it soon, Evan. I’ll be waiting for you here.
I don't have time to talk about this.
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