Hello!
Hello!
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GET ACQUAINTED
It's nice to meet you!
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Hello! My name is Carl. I'm the new building manager.
My name is Klaus Schimmer.
You'll manage the building that used to belong to my family.
The previous manager had already turned it into junk.
I hope you can fix this.
I'll do my best.
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ASK ABOUT THE APARTMENT
I already told you. Don't you remember?
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Did the house belong to you?
That's right! It used to belong to my family. I wanted to turn it into a boarding house for gifted children, but it was converted into a residence hall instead.
This isn't so bad... You haven't seen the living quarters on level D!
You're right; our situation could be worse. At least we're free.
One can play chess at liberty. This is expensive!
ASK ABOUT BOOKS FOR PATRICK
I've already given you the book. I don't have the second set.
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You're an educated person, Klaus. Where can I find textbooks on economics?
The university gave my son a list of books to read, but none of the stores carry them. The library is an option, but the line is always really long.
Oh, the issue with the library is well-known to me!
It's not just the line; the library workers also have to like you. Otherwise, they'll send you away without any explanation.
But I can help you. I have books from when I worked for the Counting Bureau.
I'd be happy if they helped your son study.
Everyone should pursue a higher education. Too bad few people agree.
You saved my son! Thank you, Klaus.
And not only my son, but my wallet, too.
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ASK ABOUT THE SAUCEPAN
Do you have a saucepan suitable for making a compote?
You'd better talk to my wife, Maria. I don't know anything about household issues or dishware.
I have to work in a tobacco shop now.
The ceilings are so low, I have to tilt my head...
I used to work as a senior economist. Those days are long gone.
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"MUSIC WILL NEVER DIE"
Do you want anything?
Can you do me a favor?
What happened?
My wife is upset. We've seen better days...
I want to surprise her and make her happy.
I used to play the piano and Maria sang. She has a charming voice.
Ah, if only you could find a piano for us!
I'd be very grateful to you!
I'll think about what I can do for you.
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TALK ABOUT THE PIANO
Do you still need the instrument?
Absolutely. I already have some sheet music.
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GIVE THE PIANO
Yes, I've found a piano for you.
You must respect the peace and quiet of the other tenants.
I'll never violate our neighbors' peace and quiet!
Thank you, Klaus.
DENY A FAVOR
I'm sorry, Klaus. I won't look for the instrument for you.
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I don't have a piano for you yet.
That would be nice of you. I really want to play!
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I'm not going to buy an instrument for you.
Did I hurt your feelings?
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You're anti-state...
It seems you're feeling down. Let's finish our talk.
It's too expensive. I can't afford such losses.
It seems you're feeling down. Let's finish our talk.
I have no time for this nonsense.
It seems you're feeling down. Let's finish our talk.
ASK ABOUT THE SUSPICIONS OF THE AUTHORITIES
Clouds are piling up.
I'll probably be accused of selling antigovernment tobacco!
Are you mixed up with something?
It's all about the apartment.
I refused to give them up and was accused of horrible things.
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ASK WHAT HE NEEDS
Tell me straight, Carl: Did you receive an assignment to spy on me?
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TELL ABOUT THE MINISTRY ORDER
You must be more careful, comrade Klaus.
I'll get right to the point... I've received an order to evict you from the building.
What? THEY want to evict me from my apartment? That's unthinkable!
If I could, I would have left this poky hole a long time ago...
Well, my problems shouldn't bother you. Thanks for the warning. What are you going to do?
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OFFER HELP
I want to help you. Why don't you leave the city?
This is suspicious, Carl. Why would you care about me?
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INSIST ON TALKING
I'm not asking out of curiosity; I want to help you.
I'm being hunted... It's hard to believe anyone is interested in my troubles.
I was sent to the tobacco shop, to that tiny wooden booth near the fish market.
They took my absentee certificate. Without it, I'm stuck here. You understand...
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What's an absentee certificate?
You should know such things, Carl.
This is the document you need to either enter the strategic facilities or leave the city.
Railway stations, ports, and roads with checkpoints are all closed to me.
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Why don't you take it?
You won't believe me.
I received a response from the Ministry: the documents were sent to the archives for the data update. They said I could obtain them there.
I went to the archives. They said there are no documents left. I spent a week in the line to see an inspector about submitting a detection application!
Two months later, I was told I'd used the wrong form for my application. And they were out of the one I needed!
Damn it!
You mean the documents are lost in the archives?
Yes, the documents are in the archive. They say it's a ploy to drive visitors crazy.
I don't know if that's a joke or not.
The Ministry of Distribution has clean hands. There's nothing we can do about the archives.
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END CONVERSATION
Let's see what I can do about your absentee certificate.
AGREE AND LEAVE
END CONVERSATION
I beg your pardon, but I have to return to work. Maybe we can continue this conversation later.
THREATEN WITH EVICTION
It's over for you, bourgeois minion! I was told to evict you from the building! One wrong move, and you're on the street!
Pack your things and leave this house on good terms.
Do you want to evict me? It's your right.
You can't evict me without reason!
I was told you spy on me. Is that true?
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CONFIRM
My nerves are frayed. If you don't stop threatening me, Carl, I swear I'll shoot you!
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OFFER HELP
I want to help you, Klaus.
You have a strange definition of helping. Go do your dirty work.
Now go to hell!
CONTINUE TO THREATEN
Burn in hell! Your boss and you! I'll protect my apartment and my life!
END CONVERSATION
You've been on the brink, Carl!
EXCUSE YOURSELF
You work for the government, Carl. People expect you to be willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
You disappointed me.
We have nothing to talk about.
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END CONVERSATION
TALK ABOUT THE PROBLEMS
What's your problem, Klaus?
We have nothing to talk about. You're on the dark side, Carl.
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ASK ABOUT ESCAPING THE CITY
Have you thought about how to leave the city?
Unfortunately, all signs point to suicide...
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TALK ABOUT THE DOCUMENTS
I still can't believe you've decided to help us.
Any news?
Take your absentee certificate. You're a free person now!
Incredible! You did it!
Now nothing will prevent you from leaving.
I'm afraid it's not good…
My wife tried to buy train tickets, but they didn't sell them to her. It seems we've been blacklisted.
We must find a way to leave the city and get as far away from it as we can.
Or even leave the country. Can you help?
I'll try to think of something. At least it's a blacklist and not a list of people to be executed!
My gratitude knows no bounds.
I started believing in people when I met you.
I have no news regarding your papers. I'm still trying to obtain them.
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TALK ABOUT THE DOCUMENTS
I still can't believe you've decided to help us.
Any news?
I have no news regarding your papers. I'm still trying to obtain them.
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ASK ABOUT THE WEATHER
Weather?
It's always nasty. We don't see the sun for weeks.
It reminds me of our existence. What about you?
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ASK ABOUT ESCAPING THE CITY
Did you come up with anything?
Alas, the best option is to get on a boat and sail away. This place is madness!
Don't tell my wife how bad things are...
She doesn't know they nailed us.
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SAY THE BOSUN WILL HELP WITH THE ESCAPE
Hello, Carl! I'm losing more and more hope with every new day.
I agreed with the bosun, John Popanedo. He'll take you with him on a trip. They're sailing to Shere!
The conditions won't be perfect; it's a coal barge. But you'll manage!
Shere? That's an international port...
I'm ready to dig coal with my hands so Maria and I can leave this living hell!
Take this as a token of my gratitude, Carl.
Money+3,000
Pack your things and go to the third pier.
A boy in a paper hat will be waiting for you there. He spends his entire day wandering the streets. You'll recognize him.
My gratitude knows no bounds. You saved our lives!
My gratitude knows no bounds. You saved our lives!
Take this. It's a gift for your daughter. I'll send you a message.
TALK ABOUT THE CRUISE TICKETS
Here are two tickets. All the info you need is on them. Now leave the country!
You've saved us!
Take this money! I hope it'll cover at least some of your expenses.
Money+1,000
I need money, Klaus.
Nonsense!
I'll contact you once my wife and I are safe!
I'll contact you once my wife and I are safe!
My gratitude knows no bounds. Give this to your daughter!
TALK ABOUT THE CRUISE TICKETS
Here are two tickets. All the info you need is on them. Now leave the country!
You've saved us!
Take this money! I hope it'll cover at least some of your expenses.
Money+1,000
I need money, Klaus.
Nonsense!
I'll contact you once my wife and I are safe!
I'll contact you once my wife and I are safe!
My gratitude knows no bounds. Give this to your daughter!
TALK ABOUT THE CRUISE TICKETS
Here are two tickets. All the info you need is on them. Now leave the country!
You've saved us!
Take this money! I hope it'll cover at least some of your expenses.
Money+1,000
I need money, Klaus.
Nonsense!
I'll contact you once my wife and I are safe!
I'll contact you once my wife and I are safe!
My gratitude knows no bounds. Give this to your daughter!
TALK ABOUT THE WIFE'S ARREST
Maria was arrested. I don't understand how that could happen!
If you can, Carl, take your family and leave.
Run! Anywhere! Any way!
There's no way your kids can grow up and be happy here.
This system will reduce them to ashes and spit them out.
My life is over. Poor Maria.
LEARN WHAT HAPPENED
Do you want to talk with me?
Yes. I have to leave the apartment, Carl. We're out of money and...
I have no money to pay for the apartment.
It seems they got their way and kicked us out.
It was silly to hope for any other ending.
TALK ABOUT SARAH WATTERMACH
I want to talk about your neighbor's new girlfriend.
Sorry, but I pay very little attention to the people around me.
FURNITURE REPAIR
I'm here on business. I need to repair the furniture in your apartment.
Come in!
END CONVERSATION
All the best, Carl!
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