SAY HELLO
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SAY HELLO
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Hector Medina. I'm the manager of this building.
My name is Jeanne Oehrn.
Do you know George de Latour?
Yes. I sometimes model for him. For some reason, he thinks I'm his muse.
You do inspire him.
I find those kinds of compliments strange. I'm not used to hearing things like that.
Still, I'm glad for the opportunity to earn some money, and George is a gentleman. He hasn't made any untoward advances or asked me to do anything indecent.
Returns to earlier responses
TALK ABOUT HER LIFE
Tell me about yourself,
Why are you interested in me?
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PERSUADE HER (-500 reputation points)
I'm supposed to know everything about the people who live in my building. It's my job.
Fine. I was married once, but it didn't work out.
Reputation-500
Why?
I was a good girl, he was a bad guy. I fell in love like a fool. We were such a cliché!
It wasn't anything like in the movies. He refused to settle down. All of my attempts to create a family environment for us angered him.
Besides, my ex-husband was involved in illegal cock fighting, while I happened to be a well-bred lady. That was a deal breaker.
Once we were divorced, I realized I was financially dependent on my husband.
Is this why you work as a model?
Yes. I have to earn my own living. It's not so bad. George is a kind man.
I do think he's in love with me. That makes me feel sorry for him...
You feel sorry for him? Isn't being loved a wonderful thing?
Yes, but only when it’s mutual. I'll never be able to love someone again.
Poor George...
Excuse me, but my life is none of your business.
LEAVE HER ALONE
I express an interest in all of my tenants. I'm sorry; I didn't mean to upset you.
My life is a private matter.
TALK ABOUT GEORGE DE LATOUR
What do you think about George?
He's a nice man. He has good manners and pays me well. He lets me stay in his apartment without asking for anything in return.
It's a good way to save on rent.
What do you think of him as a person?
Honestly? He reminds me of a sad poodle.
A poodle?
You know, the cute and fluffy kind with sad eyes. The kind that's fun to cuddle and care for.
But no girl would want to be in a relationship with a poodle.
That sounds unnatural...
That's right!
Returns to earlier responses
TRY TO ACQUIRE A PERSONAL ITEM
Good afternoon, Jeanne. How are you? Are you still staying at George's?
I'm fine, thanks, and yes, I'm still living in your building. Do you want something, Hector?
Yes... I mean no... I mean... Never mind! I was just thinking about adding more flowers to the hallway. Do you think the tenants would like that?
If I were to place them here, in the corner, for example...
(Jeanne turns away)
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TAKE THE PURSE FROM HER POCKET
(Hector snatches Jeanne's purse and quickly hides it behind his back.)
I don't know, Hector... Flowers aren't my thing. It's up to you.
DO NOTHING
I don't know, Hector... Flowers aren't my thing. It's up to you.
Returns to earlier responses
PERSUADE HER TO DRINK THE LOVE POTION
I have an offer you can't refuse, Jeanne!
What would that be?
I want to treat you to this invigorating and health-boosting balsam.
No thank you, Hector. I don't accept drinks from people I barely know.
Besides, you offering me this is a little weird...
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PERSUADE HER (-500 reputation points)
Think again before you refuse. You have an entire day of work ahead of you. An energy boost could be just the thing to get you through it.
It's also been known to improve one's complexion. So what do you think? I have just have just one bottle of this stuff left.
All one has to do around here to improve one's complexion is wash the coal dust off one's face.
Then again, you never can tell what might happen... Give me your balsam!
Reputation-500
What kind of crap are you trying to give me? I'm not going to drink that!
END THE DIALOG
TALK ABOUT ART
Modern art is a strange thing. It's supposed to be for the public, but the public doesn't understand it...
One of the shop owners I know sells more still-lifes than anything else.
You know, the appetizing ones with lots of delicious food: crusty meat and bread, slabs of Swiss cheese with huge holes...
Which isn't surprising, as that sort of food long ago disappeared from our tables.
That's it! What's the point of art if the people are hungry?
Returns to earlier responses
TALK ABOUT DONATING BLOOD
Have you heard about the blood donation initiative?
You mean the deception the Ministry is using to hunt down those who have allegedly betrayed the motherland? Yes, I've heard about that. But I have nothing to fear.
I can catch any traitor!
TALK ABOUT GEORGE DE LATOUR
What do you think about George?
I broke up with him! How could I have been so blind? He's a saboteur!
Did you see that disgusting statue he made?
You broke up with him?
It's like scales fell off my eyes and I was able to see him for who he really is! He calls himself an artist! Ha! He's just a talentless hack who's wasting his time on trifles.
Only smokers are more disgusting. They ruin their health instead of preserving it so they can serve their motherland!
I understand now that all men are brutes and misogynists!
What are you talking about?!
I used to think I'd ever love again! Then all of a sudden, it dawned on me! You must love yourself and your country, not some primate who calls himself a man!
I'm going to do everything I can to ensure that the voices of the forgotten women of this country are heard! Tomorrow, I'm going to apply for a job at the manufacturing plant!
I will strive for equal rights and respect for every woman!
It seems the balsam affected you differently than I was expecting.
What are you mumbling about? Can't you speak clearly? I guess that's just one more thing that proves women are superior to men!
A woman must be in control of all of her faculties!
TALK ABOUT THE STATE OF THE COUNTRY
Have you heard about the Wise Leader, who freed the musicians who stayed abroad for an extra day?
Of course! Now everyone is talking about how kind and merciful he is.
Has everyone forgotten about the imprisonment of the athletes who failed to bring home gold medals from the games?
TALK ABOUT THE STATE OF THE COUNTRY
Have you heard about the Wise Leader, who freed the musicians who stayed abroad for an extra day?
He shouldn't have done that. He should have imprisoned the traitors instead!
My heart bleeds when I think about people who spend their lives trying to produce sounds from different objects.
I would have given them axes and saws instead of musical instruments! Those lazy bums would be more useful if they were harvesting lumber.
END THE DIALOG
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