Sorry, I don't have time to talk to you right now!
Sorry, I don't have time to talk to you right now!
What a lovely day for work!
Responses
Get acquainted
Hello!
Who the hell are you? I haven’t seen you here before! GUARDS! INTRUDER ALERT!
Easy, fella! My name is Evan Redgrave. I'm new here, just started.
Oh! I heard they hired some new guy. I'm Peter Dong. What do you want from me?
Well, what do you want? What do you want? Yes?
Well, what do you want? What do you want? Yes?
Responses
Ask about Hemnitz’s belongings
Ask about health
Give him the pills
Ask how he is feeling
Ask about money
Ask why he is looking so glum
Ask about Emma Hazer
Talk about flowers
Find out what happened
Ask about date
Give him the cure for cowardice
Ask what he needs
Talk about asking Hazer out
Ask about date
Ask about date
Ask about the conversation with Hazer
Discuss personal development
Ask about Window 101
Offer a productivity aid
Ask how he is
Talk about debts
Talk about money for his mother
Talk about debts
Talk about debts
Find out what he wants
Talk about stealing bonds
Talk about getting revenge on Legrand
Talk about pranking Legrand
Discuss The Patriot Adventures
Talk about the explosion
General chat
End conversation
Responses
Ask about Hemnitz
Poor Hemnitz! I only met him yesterday, and now this... He seemed like a good guy.
But he broke the law!
So I heard...
How could I not have seen him for the criminal he was? He outsmarted us all!
What do you mean?
He always seemed so polite, so neat... Never argued with anyone, went to all the meetings, voted the right way... Although now I see why he protected me from Legrand!
Why?
He wanted to gain my trust and learn important secrets from me!
So you know important secrets?
That's n-n-none of your business!
Talk about insects
What’s your deal with insects? They’re harmless.
You wouldn’t say that if you’d been given a sleeping bag filled with b-b-bed bugs at the summer camp for the children of junior employees!
Bedbugs are a fixture of Class J apartments, actually.
And do you fight them with spiders in your Class J apartments?
No, with repellent.
Rep-p-pellent? Never had those in summer camps, they were considered an extravagance.
Some professor even wrote an entire article on the consequences of using repellents.
Like, there hadn’t been enough studies to show how they affect future generations’ health, and their chemical composition is, like, harmful to the environment.
Sounds like an excuse for supply shortages.
An excuse that meant they made us catch hobo spiders in the forest, stick them in our sleeping bags and wait for them to deal with the bedbugs.
That’s horrible!
You can say that again! I’ve hated all insects ever since.
Ask about colleagues
Care to tell me about our colleagues?
Responses
Talk about Marco Legrand
Why is this Legrand always picking on you?
B-b-b-because he's a jerk and a b-b-b-bastard!
I see.
He knows I’m smarter, and it pisses him off. All he’s capable of is pulling stupid, often dangerous, pranks that he calls “harmless jokes”.
Last time he stuck an experimental car safety airbag on my chair that b-b-b-bounced me up to the c-c-c-ceiling!
Really?
A compression fracture of the spine is no joke! It’s dangerous! And he just laughed, “What could be safer than a safety airbag?!”
I hate him! Scumbag! P-p-p-piece of shit!
Why don't you complain to the boss?
B-b-b-because Legrand's daddy has m-m-m-money coming out of his ears, so his idiot son gets away with anything!
While those who wanna w-w-work honestly can only rely on themselves! Doesn’t m-m-matter... Just you wait till I get that p-p-p-promotion!
Legrand won’t be able to bully you anymore.
This Legrand... I can’t bear to see his smirking face. I feel like one of these days I’ll just clobber him with something.
Talk about Emma Hazer
So, you’re in love with Emma Hazer, aren’t you?
What?!.. Me?!.. As if...
Come on, Peter, I think she is a really nice girl, and you two would make a great couple!
Do you really think so?
Of course!
Well, I don’t think she does. Have you seen how pretty she is? Like a cover girl from “Young patriots”! And me... I’m...
Peter, you have nothing to worry about! You’re a great guy!
No, Evan, you’re new here, you don’t get it... She laughed when Legrand pulled that nasty bubblegum prank. I had to shave all my hair off! She could never fall in love with me after that...
How is it going with you and Emma?
Thanks again, Evan! We’re so happy - words just can do it justice! She's stunning! She’s a miracle! I would gladly give my life for her!
Don’t forget to invite me to the wedding!
Certainly, Evan! You’ll be the guest of honor!
How is it going with you and Emma?
Come to gloat, have you? She hates me, and it’s all because of you!
Can you tell me about Emma? What do you think of her?
Nothing to complain about! Except perhaps her perfume...
What about her perfume?
It's just this fragrance, Loving Leader No.3, it's so...
Nasty?
No, no, on the contrary! My mother loves it too... it's just... Oh, it doesn't matter.
Emma is gone, and n-n-nothing can fill the void in my heart now.
Talk about Magda Rakovich
What do you think about the boss's secretary?
To be honest, I envy her a bit!
Envy? Why?
The boss always keeps her close. That's real trust!
Some people say she's mean!
The ones who say that are worthless layabouts! Magda is a paragon of discipline, perseverance, and devotion! We should all be taking a leaf out of her book!
What do you think about the boss's secretary?
She was an exemplary employee! I don’t understand...
Ask about the boss
What do you think about the boss? Is he strict?
I avoid talking about the higher-ups and I advise you to do the same.
Can you at least give me a couple of tips on how best to approach him?
Tips? I’ve done everything by myself! Nobody ever helped me, and I won’t be helping anybody! Mom says you have to think for yourself!
Responses
Learn more
I'm not trying to collect dirt on you, Peter. I just want to know what he’s like.
Comrade Ferguson is a great boss. With a lot of Authority.
A little while ago we almost failed to meet the quota for processing appeals for the Ministry of Patriotism, so he ordered everyone to work overtime without a second thought! Nobody dared to argue with him, can you imagine?
I can imagine what would happen if someone did argue…
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Back
Talk about father
Did you know my father?
No, I only know what happened to him. Surely you know more - can you tell me anything? Everyone at the office is just d-d-dying to know the details!
Responses
There's nothing to tell, we didn't talk much.
A shame... I heard that your father was a well-respected figure within the Ministry! Now I understand why you're stuck in this “waiting room” with the rest of us - you didn't get a chance to ride on his coattails, did you?
Shut up, Peter!
Hey, you asked! So much for trying to have a heart-to-heart...
No
Talk about family
What do you want to know?
Responses
Ask about family
Do you have a big family?
No, just me and my mom. My grandparents used to live with us, but when the Leader issued Directive No. 8989 “On Compact Living”, we sent them to the Euthanasia Center.
And their room was given to a Ministry official.
Didn’t you feel sorry for the old timers?
Sorry or not, there was nothing to be done. Their time came, and order must be maintained!
Ask about his mother
Leader be praised, the trouble with Horns & Hoofs is over.
I managed to sell Ferguson’s bonds and settle the debt. All thanks to you, Evan!
Mommy says you’re our guardian angel!
We had to give the creditors the residence permit for our apartment.
She’s so upset. She spent 30 years working at the plant to get that permit. We had two rooms and our own kitchen! And now we’ve got to go back to a bunkhouse...
Going outside to use the toilet is hard for mommy, and she uses crutches to boot. Doctors say that at her age, fractures take a long time heal, especially composite ones.
Mom’s health has gotten worse because of some trouble with Horns & Hoofs. I’m so worried about her.
I could really use your help!
Leader be praised, the trouble with Horns & Hoofs is over.
Mommy’s been taking care of me even more since she had her bad kidney removed.
Leader be praised, the trouble with Horns & Hoofs is over.
Mommy doesn’t know that I sold my kidney. I told her that the money was a bonus for my excellent work!
Leader be praised, the trouble with Horns & Hoofs is over.
Your money helped us settle the debt. Mommy is safe now.
Mommy says you’re our guardian angel!
Mom’s health has gotten worse because of some trouble with Horns & Hoofs. I’m so worried about her.
I can tell you really love your mom.
My mommy is a jewel! Since we took my grandparents to the Euthanasia Center, she’s been the only one who takes care of me. I don’t know what I would do without her! She makes killer scrambled eggs for breakfast!
So you live together?
Of course! Why would I waste m-m-m-money on a rented flat when I have my mom?
But you’re nearly 30...
Mommy says I’m not old enough to live alone. And I agree, I have to find my feet first!
Ask about his father
Was it your father who set you up in the Ministry?
I did everything myself! And I don’t want to talk about that t-t-t-traitor! He betrayed the Leader, he b-b-b-betrayed the family, he b-b-b-betrayed the whole country!
Oh my... What did he do? Steal something?
If he had, he would have at least had something to bribe the police with. He just went around the workplace telling jokes about the Leader.
How stupid do you have to be to do that? Thankfully, I have my mother’s smarts.
Did he get fired?
More like fired at. No one is allowed to laugh at the Great Leader! It’s for the best, really. The Wise Leader became my new father figure.
Ask about his wife
Why are you still not married?
Hey, that’s n-n-n-none of your business!
Don’t get all riled up, I didn’t mean it in a bad way! It's just strange that a smart guy like you, with good prospects, hasn’t found someone yet.
Mommy also says I’m quite a catch, but I guess I just haven’t met anyone worthy of being my partner yet.
And the one I do want to be with won’t even look at me.
Who’s that?
D-d-d-doesn’t matter... I don’t want to waste my time on office drones in skirts, who only care about children and flowers!
What qualities are you looking for?
First and foremost she must be a patriot, like me, and secondly, she must be a woman.
You think so?
Mommy says so, and I agree!
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Ask about the Ministry
So how is it, working for the ministry?
It's the best job in the world! Here we can be of real service to the Motherland!
Everybody has to know their place and do their part!
Responses
Ask about working conditions
Is it always so loud, dark and stuffy in the general hall? How can anyone work in these conditions?
Nobody’s keeping you here! Do you know how many people want a job at the Ministry?
Can’t we at least open the windows?
The Ministry forbids the opening of windows!
Why?
Directive No. 9808, accident prevention. If your father had followed the law, he would still be alive!
Leave my father out of it!
Just saying, the law is the law! Even if we’re on the first floor - the windows must stay closed! Even if the air in here makes me see spots all the same - the windows must stay closed!
Ask about promotion
They say you’re the main candidate for promotion.
Do you see anyone more worthy here?
Don’t you?
Listen, m-m-m-mister Redgrave! I will get this p-p-p-promotion no matter what, because I’m the best here!
I’ve p-p-p-put many years of hard work into it and I won’t let anyone rob me of my h-h-hard-earned reward!
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Ask about favorite TV show
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Have you taken any of Hemnitz’s belongings?
No.
Do you by any chance know anything about personal development seminars?
No... although wait. A guy came to me recently with a leaflet about some seminar. I think there was something about personal development or some such nonsense.
Did you keep the leaflet?
No, why would I? I’m already a fully-developed person.
Are you alright? You don't look so well...
You know, I can't seem to find the pills my mother gave me...
Are you sick?
My head is killing me!
Responses
Show sympathy
Poor guy! I heard that some people get headaches so bad that they just wish the ground would swallow them up.
I'd like that too, but we only have granite floors in here...
Scoff at him
With a head as big as yours it’s no wonder.
Peter, I’ve found a great remedy for you!
What does it do?
Responses
Tell him they're headache pills
Here you are. Take two. You'll forget all about your head.
They look kinda funny. Where did you get them?
Does it matter?
Things can't get any worse.
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Where did you run off to?
The toilet, that’s where. Easy, Peter, breathe. Ugh!
My head doesn’t hurt anymore after what happened. Something else does though! The shame!
Evan, did you have anything to do with it?
Of course not!
I’m not sure I believe you.
Peter, I wanted to talk about you and Hazer!
There’s nothing there for me, you said so yourself. What else do you want?
There is no “me and Hazer”. And it’s none of your business anyway!
Responses
Use information from the terminal
You can keep pretending, Peter, but I know for sure that you’re in love with her!
Who told you?
Peter, I’ve seen my share of lovesick men. Trust me, the facial expression is unmistakeable! I looked that way myself when I was trying to woo my wife, so spill it!
So everyone knows?! It can’t b-b-be true! Mommy will kill me...
You sent your love letter to everyone, Peter. Now they all know!
But it wasn’t me! Though what difference does it make... Mommy's going to kill me!
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What do you mean?
You’re right, Evan. I’m a worthless, pathetic nerd...
I didn’t say anything like that!
You don’t have to, I already know it! I fell in love with Emma like a fool the moment I set eyes on her, and I’ve suffered ever since.
You know, we live in a country partial to suffering...
There’s nothing to be ashamed of, she is a really nice girl. And I think you two would make a great couple!
Do you really think so?
Of course!
Have you seen how pretty she is? Like a cover girl from “Young patriots”! And me... I’m... How could I walk up to HER and..
Responses
Help with Emma
I won’t deny it, Peter, you’re not exactly the macho “bad boy” type all the girls love. But there are a lot of other positive qualities that women appreciate.
You’re an all-round good guy, see? You just need to play to your strengths.
W-w-what strengths?
You’re hard-working, you don’t drink, you have prospects. And you don’t look at all like someone who could hurt a girl’s feelings.
So what do I do? Where do I start?
Ask her out on a date, but not to a restaurant or club, take her to the theater or an exhibition. It’ll show her how serious you are about her.
A d-d-d-date? Are you n-n-n-nuts? She’ll just l-l-l-laugh at me!
Then start with some flowers! Do you know what kind she likes?
I accidentally found a page from a flower magazine in her trash can recently.
It had red and white roses, violet violets, red poppies, yellow tulips and white feather grass on it.
Some memory you have!
You bet! Mommy says it’s phenomenal. I know all the Leader’s speeches by heart!
You’d be better off remembering what kind of flowers the girl of your dreams likes! Okay, I'll try to find out myself.
Oh, Evan, that would be wonderful!
Don’t help with Emma
You know what, I think you’re right. A pretty girl like her wouldn’t give you the time of day. Get over it, Peter.
Have you found out what flowers Emma likes?
Responses
Red roses
I think red roses would be just right.
White roses
White roses would bring out the color of her eyes.
Violet violets
Violets will do nicely.
Red poppies
There’s nothing better than red poppies.
Yellow tulips
Flowers the color of the last morning star. Show everyone that the common stereotype about yellow tulips is wrong.
White feather grass
Show her you’re practical and modern. Feather grass is the perfect choice!
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I haven’t found out which she likes best yet.
I hope it works.
Did your bouquet impress Emma?
I guess.
Well, did she like the flowers?
I think I screwed up...
But did you give them to her?
Yes, I put them on her desk in the morning, as planned. So what? She just laughed...
Laughed or smiled?
Well, smiled, but what difference does it make? It’s all over!
Peter, you’re... a unique person. If she smiled, it means she liked them. Now ask her out!
So, did you get around to asking Emma out?
Are you c-c-c-crazy? I’ll never have enough n-n-n-nerve!
Responses
Offer help
Let me find you something to boost your confidence.
Like what?
I don’t know yet. We need to find you some good advice or ask around our colleagues. Leave it to me.
Maybe someone can help you lower your inhibitions.
Back
Well, it’s up to you! I’ve gotta go, I have a lot of work to do.
What did you bring me?
Nothing so far.
Responses
Give him rum
I’ve found the best cure for cowardice.
I think that'll do.
It’ll loosen my tongue all right, but I still don’t know what to say...
Give him whiskey
I’ve found the best cure for cowardice.
I think that'll do.
It’ll loosen my tongue all right, but I still don’t know what to say...
Give him the liqueur
Are you out of your mind? The smell alone is enough drive Emma away! Don’t you have anything better?!
I need to think.
Give him the brochure
Here’s a brochure: “The 30 Best Conversation Starters”. It has a lot of tips to help you talk to anyone. Should come in handy.
I love reading!
But what good is this brochure if I can’t get a word out?
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But I’ve never drunk alcohol before...
There’s a first time for everything! Just don’t drink it on an empty stomach!
How much should I take?
Responses
A couple of sips
A couple of sips will do.
The things we do for love... Alright, I’ll do it after I read the brochure.
All of it
Bottoms up!
The things we do for love... Alright, I’ll do it after I read the brochure.
My head is pounding. I don’t remember what happened. And my cheek hurts.
Hazer just gave you a massive slap in the face.
Oh my Leader! It’s a disaster. I have no reason to live now. Maybe you can help me? You have to help me! After all, it was your idea for me to get drunk!
I told you to eat first. Alright. I’ll try to talk to Emma.
Did you talk to Emma? Is she angry? I want nothing more than to go on a date with her...
Yes, I spoke with her. She’s not angry with you anymore. She agreed to talk, but only here, at the Ministry.
Great! I have a plan on how to talk to Emma without making a fool of myself! Maybe I’ll even be able to ask her out!
Not yet. I’ll tell you if I have any news.
Did you ask Emma out?
I didn’t manage to...
Why?
When I try to talk to her, I blank out. Just can't get any words out. As soon as I see her beautiful smile, her charming eyes, her...
Peter?
What? Oh, right... Well, when I see her, it’s like a white veil comes over my brain, and nothing comes to mind!
So what? Will you just continue to devour her with your eyes and suffer all the while?
I have a plan. But I’ll need your help.
Are you ready to hear my plan now?
What plan?
The plan for asking Emma out!
Responses
Agree
You have a plan? Peter, you’re making progress!
I want you to feed me lines.
Great pla- ...what? You mean I’m just supposed to stand next to you and tell you what to say? I don’t think Emma will agree to go out with you after a performance like that.
I’ve thought it all through. I hacked into the security system ages ago and altered my access rights a little. When Emma leaves to go home, I’ll “run into” her in the waiting room.
There’s plenty of screens there. You can connect to one of them and type up whatever I need to say.
You hacked into the security system? What for?
Er... it doesn’t matter now.
Use your terminal to connect to the cameras and screens.
Are you sure my tips are going to help you?
Well, even if that doesn’t work...
Refuse
Let’s discuss it some other time, Peter.
How did it go?
It was a disaster.
My love will forever remain unrequited.
Thanks again, Evan! We’re so happy - words just can do it justice! She's stunning! She’s a miracle! I would gladly give my life for her!
I'm beside myself with joy! I even lost my stammer!
Even the flowers were spot-on, thanks to you!
I owe you, Evan. Seriously, if I can help you with anything, just tell me!
Responses
Ask for help with promotion
I hate to ask you this, but it's about career development...
I was just talking about that with Emma. This race for promotion won’t lead to anything good for us. Working on different floors, so far away from each other...
So if it’s important to you, Evan, we won’t compete with you for a place in the limelight!
Thanks, Peter.
Decline help
Thanks Peter, but I don’t need anything.
It’s up to you, Evan.
Peter, the boss says you are a little behind on something...
The report? It’s almost finished, I just...
No, Peter, not the report. But it’s also made of paper, but smaller in size, with numbers and the portrait of the Leader on it.
Oooh, you mean the bribes? It’s all here, down to the last coin!
Just the other day I was working responsibly, as always. And when I accepted an application from this one citizen, he just thrust a bottle of liqueur through the window as a thank you and left.
No idea what to do with it. I don’t drink, mom doesn’t allow it. Should I perhaps give it to Comrade Ferguson? He’ll find it anyway...
Responses
I’ll take it to him
Thanks for helping me out, Evan! I’m a bit scared of him, to be honest...
Want to butter up the boss at my expense? No, I'll take it myself!
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Do you know anything about Window 101?
No.
Would you like a little something to... help you to relax and lift your spirits?
No thanks, that would get in the way of my work!
Listen, Peter, have you ever thought of repaying Legrand in kind for his pranks?
That s-s-son of a b-b-bitch is a master of dirty tricks, and m-m-my mom taught me to fight f-f-fair!
Did she also teach you how to win fair?
Er... Well... N-n-no.
Well then, you can beat Legrand at his own game!
What do you m-m-mean?
I keep wondering how to prank Legrand.
Responses
Tell him about Legrand needing money
What is it that Legrand hates the most?
Me!
What else?
His job! He can’t stand it! This position at the Ministry is just wasted on him!
And did you know that he’s only working here to get his father’s money?
His father’s money! His father won’t give him any, and Marco himself is so bad at his job... Now I know how to get my own back!
I need to think!
I’m afraid nothing comes to mind.
No ideas here either...
Peter, was it you who did that to Legrand?
Legrand wanted m-m-money, didn’t he? And m-m-money he got! Just what he deserved!
Oh my god! Did you kill his father?
Are you n-n-nuts?! I’ve just faked a letter from his father’s lawyer, t-t-telling Legrand that all the m-m-money now belongs to him.
How did you manage that?
Actually, I can do m-m-many things! And p-p-people who underestimate me get what’s c-c-coming to them!
Responses
Criticize
Peter, that’s disgusting!
Oh yes! I kn-n-now! I am avenged.
Approve
That was fun!
Oh yes! I h-h-had the l-l-last laugh! M-m-muahaha!
I m-m-mean, as the proverb goes: he who laughs last...
Yes, I know that proverb.
Okay. Just thought m-m-maybe you’d forgotten.
What TV shows do you watch?
I watch The Patriot Adventures.
You know, I’ve started watching The Patriot Adventures. It’s a cool show!
I know, right? I haven’t missed a single episode!
I just don’t get it why it’s called The Patriot “Adventures”, when all they do is sit around and talk about who's the best patriot. What about the adventure part?
That’s just the beginning! Then they all get arrested and it gets really good! Keep watching!
Oh, now I see!
Peter, I watched an episode of The Patriot Adventures where all the patriots were sent to jail and tortured. But they hadn’t done anything wrong!
Well of course not, Evan! If they’d actually done anything wrong, they would have been executed instead!
But they were arrested by their own people!
What kind of patriots would they be if they’d been captured by the Boreans? That would make it The Traitor Adventures!
Oh, now I get it.
The season finale of The Patriot Adventures was just... wow. My eyes were glued to the screen!
Yeah! I was almost in tears when they started clubbing Alex Naval between the legs with a crowbar!
And when they were all stuffed into the latrine pit? Amazing stuff!
I think next season will be even cooler! Are you going to watch it?
Like you need to ask! I’ve already marked the date on my calendar!
Evan, I’m so glad I’ve found someone who watches the same shows as me! It’s great to be able to discuss your favorite things with a friend!
I agree.
How’s it going, Peter?
Terrible.
It’s my mother!
Is she sick?
As if! Mommy will outlive us all... If she can pay off her debt.
What debt?
Someone advised her t-t-to invest in Horns & Hoofs. You know, that company that sells different kinds of jellied m-m-meat with names like “Patriotic”, “Ministerial”... It tastes vile!
They promised her huge returns... M-m-mom invested her savings, borrowed from relatives and neighbors - she even took out a loan!
So what happened?
They went broke! The investors stormed their office, but the owners and the money vanished into thin air!
How much are we talking about here?
Yikes.
Yes, and now the creditors are threatening to break mommy’s legs, and I can’t bear it!
Peter, have they found the owners of Horns & Hoofs?
Why would the creditors look for the owners when they have my m-m-mother to terrorize?
Responses
Promise to help
I’ll try to think of something. Mothers are sacred.
Thanks, Evan! I’ll n-n-never forget it!
Refuse to help
I’m so sorry, Peter!
Come off it, Evan, you’re not s-s-sorry at all! Some old b-b-biddy will get her legs b-b-broken and her head b-b-bashed in, big deal!
Don’t say that, Peter, I was being sincere!
And what good is your sincerity to me? Will it pay our d-d-debt? Or chase off the creditors? Ha! No, I’ll have to have a m-m-man-to-man talk with these jerks, like the m-m-manly man I am! I’ll m-m-make them squirm!
Any ideas on how to help mommy? They defaced her door and smashed her windows yesterday.
Responses
Offer money
I can lend you some money. Pay it back when you can.
You have
Of course.
That’s a fortune, Evan! And you’re just going to give it to me?
Yes. We’re friends, aren’t we?
Oh Evan, you’re simply the best! Thank you!
Of course not. Where would I get that much?
Suggest robbing the boss’s safe
I have an idea, but I’m worried you won’t be able to pull it off...
I’ll do anything for mommy! Tell me!
I heard that Ferguson has a nice fat bundle of Patriotic Loan bonds in his office safe. If you can find a buyer for them, you’ll make good money!
Do you reckon Ferguson would share them with us?
Are you an idiot, Peter? Of course not. You have to take them from him.
Me? I won’t be able to pull that off!
That’s what I said in the first place...
No! I can do it! For mommy! For happiness! For life!
Easy, tiger! First you need to think about how to carry it out. Alright, I have to go now.
Bye, Evan! You’ve really helped me out!
Don’t mention it! And rest in peace...
What?
Nothing! I said good luck!
Suggest selling a kidney on the black market
Here’s a great option. I know some guys, doctors. They have a clinic in the slums... Basically, you can sell them one of your kidneys if you want.
Sell a kidney? Is that safe?
Absolutely. Those guys are professionals - you won’t even notice it’s gone! No health certificates, tests or other hurdles. Cash in hand right after the surgery.
But why the slums? It’s unhygienic...
Peter! What’s more important to you right now: money or hygiene?
Well... Yeah... Give me the address, I’m in.
Here’s their card.
Suggest becoming a Share Your Heart donor
Have you heard about the Share Your Heart program?
No. What is it?
The state buys blood for soldiers in hospitals on the front lines. Go and find out more - you might be fit to be a donor.
Great idea, Evan! I always had nosebleeds as a child, so I must have a lot to spare! Thank you!
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I need more time to think!
Hurry, Evan, the creditors are vicious and mommy is at her wits’ end!
Tough luck! Ferguson’s been arrested - there’s no way to access his safe now.
Mom called and said that time has run out. Thanks for trying to help.
Evan, can I have a w-w-word?
What is it, Peter?
I went to Ferguson’s office to take the bonds out of the safe.
Just up and went? Right now? In the middle of the day?
Well, d-d-duh, everyone’s off to lunch! So, I t-t-tried the handle, and the safe d-d-didn’t open. And I d-d-don’t know what else to do! You have to help m-m-me open it!
Responses
Okay, I’ll help.
All right, Peter, I’ll do it! I guess I had it coming when I decided to help you.
Evan, I knew you’d help m-m-mommy! I c-c-could kiss you!
Please don’t.
Right... Well... Then I’ll give you all the Authority I have!
Whatever you like. I just want to help your mom.
I’ll give you a book. It should help.
Why would I do that?
Can you imagine what they’ll do to me if I’m caught? I’ve only just started here, they’d make mincemeat out of me for much less!
I’ll give you all the Authority I have! It’s a whole
Responses
Agree
Well, I’ll take my chances if the prize is that big.
I knew you’d help m-m-mommy, Evan!
I’ll give you a book. It should help.
Refuse
Sorry, Peter, even that won't protect whoever breaks into Ferguson’s safe from a little police brutality.
But what am I to do? I’ll have to sell our Class B apartment residence permit.
These bonds are my only hope, Evan! I’m desperate. How much longer do you need?
It’s not that simple, Peter. You’ll have to wait a bit more.
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Give him the bonds
Here you go. If you can find the right buyer, you’ll get good money for this wad!
Oh Evan! You’ve saved us both!
Good luck, Peter! To you and your mommy.
You’re a g-g-good person, Evan Redgrave! I p-p-promised to give you all my Authority, and I’ll do just that!
Lie
Seems that my intel was wrong. There was nothing of value in the safe. I’m sorry, Peter.
Oh no! What am I to d-d-do?
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It’s not that simple, Peter. You’ll have to wait a bit more.
Here I am. Did you want something? You don’t look that great, by the way, a little green around the gills...
It’s nothing, Evan! More importantly, my mother is safe now!
Did you get the money?
Yes, I w-went to the Share Your Heart headquarters and they c-c-cut out my kid-kid-kid-kidney!
They cut out your kid? Didn’t know you were pregnant!
Oh, ha ha... Very funny, Evan.
Don’t take it to... heart. So you sold your kidney. And?
And now mommy and I have enough money to pay off our debt, and even a little to spare! Thank you again, Evan!
I told mom about those people buying kidneys on the domestic market. She said that she’d go, though I tried to talk her out of it.
She had a kidney removed, Evan. And the doctor said there was a tumor in it - they got it out just in time! So not only did they pay her for the kidney, they saved her life too!
I guess they’ll still transplant it. Why waste a kidney, after all. Thanks again, Evan!
Peter, did you hear about the explosion? They say that people have died…
This is a n-n-nightmare! Do you know who b-b-brought in the b-b-bomb here?
Who?
N-N-Nicholas P-p-page, our c-c-courier! I am s-s-shocked!
Why would he blow people up?
T-t-that’s what I'm wondering too! This m-m-must have been set up by these s-s-scoundrels from “N-n-new Tomorrow,” and they b-b-blamed everything on Nicholas!
Yeah...
B-b-but that won’t work on me. I have already signed up for a p-p-precautionary lie d-d-detector test. Do you want c-c-come with me?
No, Peter, some other time.
S-s-suit yourself!
I don't have time to talk about this.
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