conversations.from: system
conversations.value: This side game follows characters from the game [ｌｅｓｓｅｒ ｋｅｙ](https://storium.com/game/vr7yne/) on side-plots that intersect with the main story, but deserve their own homes.
  ***
  ## *table of contents*
  **Chapter One -- The Cascades** (Ben and Jeff)
  > ***Sunday***
  ０１０１　[The Travelling Kind](https://storium.com/game/jtkm8p/chapter-1/scene-1)
  ０１０２　[The Long Road](https://storium.com/game/jtkm8p/chapter-1/scene-2)
  ０１０３　[Before I Wake](https://storium.com/game/jtkm8p/chapter-1/scene-3)
  ０１０４　[Midnight](https://storium.com/game/jtkm8p/chapter-1/scene-4)
  &nbsp;
  ***Monday***
  ０１０５　[Elsewhere](https://storium.com/game/jtkm8p/chapter-1/scene-5)
  ０１０６　[Summer Breeze](https://storium.com/game/jtkm8p/chapter-1/scene-6)
  ０１０７　When You Don't Have Time
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: ａｗｏｋｅｎ:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: It doesn't matter if you're trying to make detective or authoring a conspiracy blog or just don't know how to let go; you have an unquenchable  impulse to **uncover the truth**.
conversations.prefix: ｐｕｒｓｕｉｔ:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: ｅｖｏｃａｔｉｏｎ:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: ｉｎｖｏｃａｔｉｏｎ:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Shadows in the corners of your vision, flashes of that which is yet to come, or strange dreams have haunted you since you were a child.
  &nbsp;
  &nbsp;
  &nbsp;
  &nbsp;
  This Nature covers mediums and clairvoyants.  Although many don't have a firm hold on when it works and doesn't, their abilities are the real deal. 
  
  Not all of them are happy about this capability, let alone content to use it professionally.
conversations.prefix: ｇｎｏｓｉｓ:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: ｃｒａｖｉｎｇ:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: It could be research for your latest publication or working on a documentary that determines *where* you go next, but you're always motivated by a desire to **inform the public**.
conversations.prefix: ｔｅｓｔａｍｅｎｔ:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  Please use this image when creating your character's strength cards.
conversations.prefix:  Strength:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Please use this image for your weakness cards.
conversations.prefix: Weakness:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Use any black and white image when creating your character's subplot.
conversations.prefix: Subplot:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix:  :
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Whether you're a priest calling this the will of god, a trained counselor, or even a new age healer selling crystal and candle remedies, you're here to  **soothe the troubled**.
conversations.prefix: ｒｅｌｉｅｆ:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Whatever that is, it's been sitting in the sun for a *while* now.
  
  Did you catch the first whiff or was if the dog you're walking?
conversations.prefix: The Odor:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Almonte's been a little *much* lately.
  
  Whether you're new in town or not, the park's scenery never disappoints.
conversations.prefix: A Breather:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Something---you couldn't say what---felt *off* today.
  
  You followed your morbid curiosity here. 
conversations.prefix: A Strange Feeling:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: [**Mandy** only]
  You could go to the park for that prayer circle... *or* you could get a few more hours of sleep before Irene's workshop.
conversations.prefix: Parks and Heck:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The smell of spoiled food is overwhelming when you come closer to the crossroads.
  
  You might hurl. 
conversations.prefix: Not-So-Fresh Market:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You know each other from another case.
conversations.prefix:  Scalpel, Please.:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You know some of the kids from Almonte and have a pretty good idea of who might have information on something like this.   It isn't necessarily *appropriate* to enlist them, but you might not have a choice, either. 
conversations.prefix:  Student Affairs :
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There's a flea market in the next town over where a woman deals in hexes and herbs.  If there's something occult-related here, she might be able to provide you with some insight into the particulars of it. 
conversations.prefix:  Dark Lady:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Morning fog sits thick on the air.
  
  You're not alone here.
conversations.prefix: Keeling Park:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: *Night time I welcome you, with dark from door to door; reborn shadows or the new, all that is drifting here ashore.*
  
  　　--- Peter S. Quinn
conversations.prefix: Almonte by Night:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: **Most Dedicated**
  
  *Michael St. Claire was known for his strength of faith, leadership, and devotion to the well-being of his peers.*
  
  But who was he to you?
conversations.prefix:    Candles: Michael:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: **Most Popular**
  
  *Cassie Bishop was known for academic achievement, kindness to her peers, and involvement in school events.*
  
  But who was she to you?
conversations.prefix:    Candles: Cassie:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: **Most Athletic**
  
  *Samantha Parish was known for her accomplishments as a runner, her school spirit, and her  competitive drive.*
  
  But who was she to you?
conversations.prefix:    Candles: Samantha:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: **Best Dressed**
  
  *David Delacroix was known for his style, his sense of humor, and for  being an example of Almonte's values.*
  
  But who was he to you?
conversations.prefix:    Candles: David:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: **Most Unique**
  
  *Mason Bedford was known for his positive attitude, his devotion to family, and his unique perspectives.*
  
  But who was he to you?
conversations.prefix:    Candles: Mason:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Delacroix Stadium:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: How are you holding up with everything that's going on? 
  
  Did you come to the vigil with anyone?  
  
  Strength/Weakness or Subplot only.
  
  Complete this challenge on your first move.  On your second move, pick up the candle Asset for the superlative your character is paired with.
  
  For now, focus on establishing *your* character rather than their relationship to the superlative.
conversations.prefix: Better in Time:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: 
  You're going to *have* to find her eventually.
  
  (Complete this *after* the vigil is over.)
  ***
  Irene only unless she asks someone for help.
conversations.prefix: Kelly Pazia:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: He might know something... *if* you can keep your cool talking to him about it.
  ***
  Irene only unless she asks someone for help.
conversations.prefix: Taylor Pazia:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Part single mom, part rich widow, part loyal client, and everything an enterprising medium could ask for in a friend.
conversations.prefix: Lydia van Laren:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Play the candle you chose, remember who they were to you.
conversations.prefix: In Memoriam:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: (*Sam only*) Will you agree to help out the coordinator and student or tell someone else and let them handle it?
conversations.prefix: Helping Hands:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: (*Ben only*) You overhear Sam and the volunteer coordinator.  They seem to need another faculty member to help find a missing student.  Will you offer help or leave them to it?
conversations.prefix: Fellowship:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: (*Mandy only*) Something's going on.  You could easily follow whoever takes part in this search party, but it'd be against the rules.  Are you willing to take the risk?
conversations.prefix: Two Scoops!:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: (*Irene only*) You don't see Kelly, but that one guy in the faculty section does kind of have a Goslingesque look about him... do you ask him for help, go looking on your own, or leave with Taylor and assume she'll make it home on her own?
conversations.prefix: Children will Listen:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: *Three can keep a secret if two of them are dead*.
  
  ***
  The truth will set you free, but there's always a cost.
conversations.prefix: Shhh...:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Gone, but the scent of smoke is fresh.   You're pretty sure they won't be moving far (or at least very fast.)
  &nbsp;
  &nbsp;
  &nbsp;
  &nbsp;
  **Instructions**
  When you play a card on this challenge, make your case for whether to go forward (Weakness) or return to Almonte (Strength).
  
  If your character is indifferent, has other concerns, or is motivated by something else, use their Subplot.
conversations.prefix: On the Trail:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Taylor Pazia:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Brandon Cline:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: &nbsp;
  *The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have  promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep.*
conversations.prefix: Mendocino National Forest:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Will you go forward together or split up? 
conversations.prefix: Missed Connections:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Pick this card up to take Taylor with you if the narrative supports it.
  
  Irene gets first choice.
conversations.prefix: Taylor Pazia:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your kid, your rules.
  ***
  (see back)
  &nbsp;
  &nbsp;
  &nbsp;
  
  &nbsp;
  
  &nbsp;
  **Companion**
  This card represents a character currently in your care who will follow you and your instructions.
  
  To send them away, *discard* this stack.   To tell them to go with someone else, *hand off* the stack.   To ask them for a favor, play their card on a challenge.
  
  Be careful, though; when their cards are gone, they lose the ability to defend themselves.
conversations.prefix: 👥 Taylor Pazia:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your student, your rules.
  ***
  (see back)
  &nbsp;
  &nbsp;
  &nbsp;
  
  &nbsp;
  
  &nbsp;
  **Companion**
  This card represents a character currently in your care who will follow you and your instructions.
  
  To send them away, *discard* this stack.   To tell them to go with someone else, *hand off* the stack.   To ask them for a favor, play their card on a challenge.
  
  Be careful, though; when their cards are gone, they lose the ability to defend themselves.
conversations.prefix: 👥 Brandon Cline:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: ｌｏｏｋｉｎｇ:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The building becomes clear as Ben ventures father into the fog.
  
  *Play one of the provided Assets and narrate him entering the building.*
conversations.prefix: ｈａｖｅｎ:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: ｓｅｅｉｎｇ:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Think of the spirit you want to call as you put your fingers on the planchette. The card you play should reflect either the spirit to be called or your reasons for doing so.
  
  If you have a *Relic*, you may discard it in the same move as your card play for this challenge to contribute it to the Ritual.  Discarding a Relic *will* make it visible to all characters present, so think carefully before doing this if it's something you aren't supposed to have.
conversations.prefix: True Calling:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've had a brush with something unsettling.
  
  Confide in someone or bear the cross yourself.
  &nbsp;
  
  &nbsp;
  
  (*see back*)
  
  ###***Psychic Stress*** (Ѱ)
  **Cope** (1/challenge) 
  You can play this card in a challenge marked with Ѱ.  
  
  **Confide** (1/scene)
  Talk about what happened to someone else in detail. Rewrite this to Secrets: X (make X your character's name) and pass it to the character they confided in.
  
  Alternatively, just keep it.  Too many secrets never hurt anyone, right?
conversations.prefix:      Disquiet ( Ѱ ):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've had a brush with something unsettling.
  
  Confide in someone or bear the cross yourself.
  &nbsp;
  
  &nbsp;
  
  (*see back*)
  
  ###***Psychic Stress*** (Ѱ)
  **Cope** (1/challenge) 
  You can play this card in a challenge marked with Ѱ.  
  
  **Confide** (1/scene)
  Talk about what happened to someone else in detail. Rewrite this to Secrets: X (make X your character's name) and pass it to the character they confided in.
  
  Alternatively, just keep it.  Too many secrets never hurt anyone, right?
conversations.prefix:      Disquiet ( Ѱ ):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Will you listen to Kelly and get the hell out of there or keep going?
conversations.prefix: In the Running:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Please do not pick up this asset card.
  
  If you have aversions to graphic imagery, read the back of this card for types of content included in this move and a synopsis of events. **Spoilers!**
  &nbsp;
  **cw**: vomit, blood, odors, corpse
  ***
  The area smells horrible and the odor is coming from Greg's corpse.  He seems to have died from a violent illness that made him throw up a foul-smelling, thus-unknown substance.  Brandon has passed out from the sight.  Players in the area gain 1 stack of Nausea and Disquiet whenever anyone makes a move.  
conversations.prefix: ⚠️CONTENT (1-2):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your attachment grows.
  ***
  *This stress type accumulates each time a bound character does not play the asset associated with their entity on a challenge.*
conversations.prefix:      ｂｏｎｄ ( Π ):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've had a brush with something revolting.
  
  Get away or try to withstand it.
  &nbsp;
  
  &nbsp;
  
  (*see back*)
  
  ###***Somatic Stress*** (Σ)
  **Avoid**
  Get away from the stimulus.  You may discard all Revulsion at the beginning of the next scene.
  
  **Accumulate**
  Once you reach 5 Revulsion, discard all revulsion as your character vomits or faints, your choice.
conversations.prefix:      Revulsion ( Σ ):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have encountered things that accumulated in a challenge to your basic assumptions of reality.
  
  Discard your most recent stack of *Disquiet*.
  &nbsp;
  (*see back*)
  
  ###***Psychic Crisis*** (Ѱ)
  **Resist**
  Fight it.  You may only play *Dissonance* on challenges (1/challenge) until you no longer have any *Dissonance* left in your hand.
  
  **Reform**
  Tell the Narrator, then discard all remaining *Dissonance* and another stack of *Disquiet*.  Then, a Weakness will appear that you must use as your next Weakness Wildcard.
conversations.prefix:      Dissonance ( Ѱ ):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You saw Greg Odom's corpse just  moments after he died and have valuable insight on circumstances surrounding his death.
  
  &nbsp;
  
  &nbsp;
  
  ###**Secrets**
  Some Characters will be keenly interested in the information represented by this card.
  
  Sharing it with them will immediately benefit  you with that Character's favor (and a Wild Strength), but keep in mind that breaking confidence or giving too freely of things you shouldn't know may have consequences.
conversations.prefix: Secrets: June 18th:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You know enough about Michael to destroy both of you-- or just his memory.
  
  (If you had a reason.)
  
  &nbsp;
  
  &nbsp;
  
  ###**Secrets**
  Some Characters will be keenly interested in the information represented by this card.
  
  Sharing it with them will immediately benefit  you with that Character's favor (and a Wild Strength), but keep in mind that breaking confidence or giving too freely of things you shouldn't know may have consequences.
conversations.prefix: Secrets: The Saint:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: It's no secret that the cool kids aren't always who they say they are, but you know just how far Cassie Bishop was willing to go for her reputation.
  &nbsp;
  
  &nbsp;
  
  ###**Secrets**
  Some Characters will be keenly interested in the information represented by this card.
  
  Sharing it with them will immediately benefit  you with that Character's favor (and a Wild Strength), but keep in mind that breaking confidence or giving too freely of things you shouldn't know may have consequences.
conversations.prefix: Secrets: The Bishop:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You know Samatha Parish wasn't always quite such a nightmare.  You also know how little Almonte High cares about not seeing it happen again.
  &nbsp;
  
  &nbsp;
  
  ###**Secrets**
  Some Characters will be keenly interested in the information represented by this card.
  
  Sharing it with them will immediately benefit  you with that Character's favor (and a Wild Strength), but keep in mind that breaking confidence or giving too freely of things you shouldn't know may have consequences.
conversations.prefix: Secrets: The Fold:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You know exactly who David really was under all of that Founder hype.  It would be enough to burn his reputation to the ground-- well, if you could find the press coverage.
  
  &nbsp;
  
  ###**Secrets**
  Some Characters will be keenly interested in the information represented by this card.
  
  Sharing it with them will immediately benefit  you with that Character's favor (and a Wild Strength), but keep in mind that breaking confidence or giving too freely of things you shouldn't know may have consequences.
conversations.prefix: Secrets: The Cross:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: What did you tell the police?  Did you come clean or leave out the parts that could've been far-fetched or compromising?
  
  (*see back*)
  
  **Withhold** (Strength/Weakness/Subplot)
  You did not tell the whole story for one reason or another.  Play a card that reflects your character's reasoning.
  
  **Witness** (Disquiet)
  You told the truth.  Rewrite one stack of *Disquiet* to *Testament* and spend it on this challenge.
conversations.prefix: Truthishness:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Clue her in.  Or don't.
  &nbsp;
  
  &nbsp;
  
  &nbsp;
  
  &nbsp;
  (*see back*)
  
  **Truth Be Told**
  Tell her what she asks of you about the death of Greg Odom and play *Secrets: June 18th*.
  
  **Shhh.**
  Lie.  Play dumb.  Anything.   Justify  your character's action with any card play.
conversations.prefix: Dr. Roth:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have the rest of the night to do with as you please, but it's probably wise to at least get a *little* rest.
conversations.prefix: Rest Thy Head:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: (Ben, Irene, Samih)
  
  Hit the bottle.  Rewrite this card's title to *Liquor (Half)* when your character drinks it.  Discard when they finish it or pass the remaining half.
conversations.prefix: Liquor (Full):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Good cop.  Young, dogged, but considerate-- and maybe a little green.
  
  You should give her a call tomorrow.   Discard this asset to do so.
conversations.prefix: 📇 Helen Lund:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There's a bottle waiting for you at your place.
  
  If you drink, rewrite this asset to Liquor (Half), at which point you can hold onto it, drink it (discard),  or pass the rest to another present character.
  
  &nbsp;
  This item can only be used at your character's house until they physically take it with them.
conversations.prefix: 🍸 Liquor (Full):
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix:     Miles to Go (12–3am):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix:     Miles to Go (3–6am):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've found a way to get ahold of Taylor Pazia.
  
  Tonight may not be the best time, but you could message him tomorrow. 
  
  Discard this to do so.
conversations.prefix: 📇 Taylor Pazia:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've found a way to get ahold of Kelly Pazia.
  
  Tonight may not be the best time, but you could message her tomorrow. 
  
  Discard this to do so.
conversations.prefix: 📇 Kelly Pazia:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've found a way to get ahold of Chris Richards.
  
  Tonight may not be the best time, but you could message him tomorrow. 
  
  Discard this to do so.
conversations.prefix: 📇 Chris Richards:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: I mean, it *says* you get in if you have an invitation.
  
  You could work that angle.
conversations.prefix: 📄 Workshop Invite:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: *Remember what it feels like when something’s * **real** * and you’ll find your way back.*
  
  *And I’ll be right here.*
  
  &nbsp;
  
  &nbsp;
  (*see back*)
  
  **Samih** only.
  
  In reality, you teach at Almonte.  In reality, things worked out for you and Michael.  In reality, the two of you moved to Providence and lived there for three years after he died before graduation.
  
  *Play this card when Sam departs from reality to find reality again.*
conversations.prefix: ｔｈｙｒａ ( Π ):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Morning:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: [**Ben** and **Sam** only]
  There's a lot you could get yourself into really.  A morning stroll in the overgroomed park, a breakfast-on-demand order, or a few more hours of sleep. 
conversations.prefix: U UP?:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Grace Bishop:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Parks and Heck:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Hey, Cowboy:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Pazia House:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You go with a tried and true *Across The Bridge* setup: Purple glassware and soft incense with a [**new age**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HJyOQ6ihQM) ambiance.
  
  The basement is crowded with your typical array of work tables.
conversations.prefix: Decor: On-Brand:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You decide to take a more traditional direction with things than usual this time, and angle for an [**esoteric**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D30LAzub2gs) ambiance.
conversations.prefix: (Oc)cult Classic:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You decide to take a more traditional direction with things than usual this time, and angle for an [**esoteric**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D30LAzub2gs) ambiance.
  
  You use the downstairs dining room's big, circular table for a classic seance.
conversations.prefix: Decor: Occult:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've got a workshop to get together.  Use your first move to run through your setup.
  
  (*Play one of the Assets provided with another card from your hand.*)
conversations.prefix: Come On Irene:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've seen something that was a little more than you could bear.
  
  Confide in someone or bear the cross yourself.
  &nbsp;
  &nbsp;
  
  (*see back*)
  
  ###***Psychic Stress*** (Ѱ)
  **Cope** (1/challenge) 
  You can play this card in a challenge marked with Ѱ.  
  
  **Confide** (1/scene)
  Talk about what happened to someone else in detail. Rewrite this to Secrets: X (make X your character's name) and pass it to the character they confided in.
  
  Alternatively, just keep it.  Too many secrets never hurt anyone, right?
conversations.prefix:      Disquiet ( Ѱ ):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Everyone has some object they brought to call the desired spirit.  Whose do you choose? 
  
  *Play one of the Assets provided.*
conversations.prefix: Focus Group:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Cassie's childhood friend.
conversations.prefix:  ⛤ Mister Bear:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Michael's pendant.
conversations.prefix:  ⛤ Silver Cross:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Samih Naifeh was having an affair with a student.  Michael St. Claire, no less.
  &nbsp;
  What you do with that knowledge is up to you.
  
  &nbsp;
  
  &nbsp;
  
  ###**Secrets**
  Some Characters will be keenly interested in the information represented by this card.
  
  Sharing it with them will immediately benefit  you with that Character's favor (and a Wild Strength), but keep in mind that breaking confidence or giving too freely of things you shouldn't know may have consequences.
conversations.prefix: Secrets: Samih:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: [**Samih** only]
  
  Hoooooooooooboyyy this is awkward.
  
  How do you handle yourself around her?
conversations.prefix: Grace Bishop:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: [**Mandy** only]
  
  How do you approach getting in on this?
  
  *Play Workshop Invite and another card from your hand on this challenge.*
conversations.prefix: Seance Crashers:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Irene's dusty old spare room makes a perfect location for this kind of demonstration.
conversations.prefix: The Parlor:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Well, *he* brought it up.
conversations.prefix: Points of Entry:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Now that you have the attention of something (allegedly), what will you ask it?
  
  Each character gets two questions.
conversations.prefix: Questions:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You now (allegedly) have the ear of someone from the other side.
  
  What will you ask them?
  
  &nbsp;
  
  &nbsp;
  (*see back*)
  
  **Ask a Question** 
  
  Rewrite this asset to "Second Communion."
  
  If you ask a second question, rewrite it again to "Third Communion."
  
  If you ask a third question, discard the Asset.
conversations.prefix:  ⛤ First Communion:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Things just feel-- *better*. 
  
  You've woken up and the world isn't such a bad place anymore.
conversations.prefix: A New Dawn:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have entered a bond with an entity from the other side.
  ***
  Play this Asset according to the documentation shared with you.
conversations.prefix: It's A New Dawn:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have entered a bond with an entity from the other side.
  ***
  Play this Asset according to the documentation shared with you.
conversations.prefix: This That I Can't See:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Located in the south end of Almonte, the Carrington Institute is part hospital, part medical research center, and all exceptionally staffed.
conversations.prefix: Carrington Institute Hospital:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: How did you get to the institute?  Alone or not? And why?
  
  Have you been there since Irene dropped or are you stopping by to check in on her?  
conversations.prefix: Roads to Rome:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: (*Irene* only) 
  
  You see familiar faces at the door and, of course, one beside you.
  
  How do you feel? 
  What do you do?
conversations.prefix: Wake-up Call:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: (*Irene* only)
  
  What kind of rundown do you give her?
conversations.prefix: Dr. Alvarez:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: (*Ben*, *Mandy*, *Samih*)
  
  Kelly and Taylor are moving about.  Jeff and Dr. Alvarez are talking just around the corner.  Casey will return soon. What do you do?
  &nbsp;
  
  If you're keen on gathering information whether your character will talk to or eavesdrop on one of the people present.   Ask the narrator what they glean. 
conversations.prefix: Voices Carry:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your kid, your rules.
  ***
  (see back)
  &nbsp;
  &nbsp;
  &nbsp;
  
  &nbsp;
  
  &nbsp;
  **Companion**
  This card represents a character currently in your care who will follow you and your instructions.
  
  To send them away, *discard* this stack.   To tell them to go with someone else, *hand off* the stack.   To ask them for a favor, play their card on a challenge.
  
  Be careful, though; when their cards are gone, they lose the ability to defend themselves.
conversations.prefix: 👥 Taylor Pazia (copy):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Anyone familiar with the who’s who of forensic photography (it’s a short list) knows him by name.
  
  You know him by number.  And E-Mail.  
conversations.prefix: 📇 Jefferson Grady:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: They're basically a unit when they're together.   Luckily, you've gained an inroad with both of them, but this family is on the defense, so be careful in your approach. 
  
  &nbsp;
  You can ask them any one question that either or both of them may know the answer to.
  
  You'll get an answer either way, but see the outcomes for more information.   
conversations.prefix: Pazia Kids:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've had a brush with something unsettling.
  
  Confide in someone or bear the cross yourself.
  &nbsp;
  
  &nbsp;
  
  (*see back*)
  
  ###***Psychic Stress*** (Ѱ)
  **Cope** (1/challenge) 
  You can play this card in a challenge marked with Ѱ.  
  
  **Confide** (1/scene)
  Talk about what happened to someone else in detail. Rewrite this to Secrets: X (make X your character's name) and pass it to the character they confided in.
  
  Alternatively, just keep it.  Too many secrets never hurt anyone, right?
conversations.prefix:      Disquiet ( Ѱ ) (copy):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: If there's a non-contact activity that looks good on a college application, this boy's done it twice.
conversations.prefix: Chris Richards:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Adding her to your contact made her easier to get in touch with... or avoid.
  
  Play *This That I Can't See* to screen it or her contact card to answer.
  
conversations.prefix: Helen Lund:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: How... nice of her to check in with you?
conversations.prefix: Dr. Roth:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You can spend up to three segments of your night a world away from Almonte if you play *It's A New Dawn*.
  
  (see back)
  &nbsp;
  
  Otherwise, play another card here.
  
  Ask the narrator for other possibilities.
conversations.prefix: Providence Calling:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: President of Almonte's foreign language club.  
  
  Like Chris, she's well on her way to an Ivy League school.  She's also an out-of-tower. 
conversations.prefix: 📇 Maria Sandoval:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Rewrite this asset to one of the following:
  
  
conversations.prefix: Friend of a Friend:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: He's probably not in a good state to talk.  Hell, he's probably even going to think you're shady, but it might be worth a try.
conversations.prefix: 📇 Brandon Cline:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: President of Almonte’s foreign language club.
  
  Like Chris, she’s well on her way to an Ivy League scholarship. She’s also an out-of-tower.
conversations.prefix: 📇 Maria Sandoval:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Chef for hire, bartender extraordinaire, does a lot of crunches apparently.
  
  *Discard this to contact him*.
conversations.prefix: 📇 Francesco:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Play *It's a New Dawn* to stay for the rest of breakfast or something else to wake up now.
conversations.prefix: Michael:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: (*Irene* only)
  
  It's Saturday. Are you staying in or doing something with your night for once?
conversations.prefix: Root of the Problem:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: *Wherever there is anything to be done, there Providence will surely direct my step.*
  ***
  Will you stay or go?
conversations.prefix: Novembering:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: &nbsp;
  How do you want to spend your night?
conversations.prefix: Bed Bath or Beyond:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Lydia's chef... who apparently moonlights as a bartender?
conversations.prefix: Francesco:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: *Mendocino National Forest*
  
  Too soon?  If you get bored, you could check the crime scene.  (Or go exactly for that reason and use the party as an excuse for being out there.)
conversations.prefix: Bonfire, Vanities:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: *In the Neighborhood*
  
  Almonte gives the term "white party" a whole new meaning.  You won't have a hard time finding a drink or finding out who's apathetic enough to be getting wasted right now.
conversations.prefix: Fecking Jello Shots:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Choose one of the provided cards and play it as Mandy leaves for a party or decides to stay at home.
conversations.prefix: Out Tonight?:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You decide to stay home.  Going to bed early may do you some good anyway considering the kind of day you've had.
conversations.prefix: Nah.:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have entered a bond with an entity from the other side.
  ***
  Play this Asset according to the documentation shared with you.
conversations.prefix: With Ice-Cold Hands:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Pick up and play this card to contribute to the collapse of civilization.
conversations.prefix: Uppers, Downers, and Candy Corn:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Play this card to pour up something from the table in the living room.
  
  Not a sealed drink in the house, apparently.
conversations.prefix: Sham Pain:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You decide to go the hell home.  Going to bed early may do you some good anyway considering the kind of day you've had.
conversations.prefix: Choices.:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Choose one of the provided cards and play it here.  If you want to stay without indulging, just play something from your hand here.
conversations.prefix: Close to Midnight:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have entered a bond with an entity from the other side.
  ***
  Play this Asset according to the documentation shared with you.
conversations.prefix: It's A New Day:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: (*Sam* only)
  This was *not* covered in [middle school](https://youtu.be/OcCiyVCpz1E). Do some independent research, whatever that means for you. (*see back*)
  &nbsp;
  If none of it really fazes Sam, play *It's a New Day* and send him to the gym after a shower.  If he's concerned, play any card from your hand that reflects his reasoning and send him to Google, the doctor, or even a priest.  (It *is* Sunday.)  If you go with Google, you can use any information you find OOC in-game.
conversations.prefix: God Only Nose:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: (*Mandy* only)
  
  Choose one person for whom Mandy has contact information.  She will be able to get in touch with them immediately. 
conversations.prefix: Guess Who?:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: (*Ben* only)
  
  Choose one person for whom Ben has contact information.  He will be able to get in touch with them or someone close to them. 
conversations.prefix: Guess Who?:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: (*Irene* only)
  
conversations.prefix: Which Witch?:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: That Guy's husband.  
conversations.prefix: The Other Guy:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There's always one.
conversations.prefix: That Guy:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Will you go with Jeff, make him convince you, or try to convince him to stay in?
conversations.prefix: S(nap):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: (*Ben* only)
  
  Will you stick it out  until the end or leave this all behind?
conversations.prefix: Live to Die Another Day:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have entered a bond with an entity from the other side.
  ***
  Play this Asset according to the documentation shared with you.
conversations.prefix: It's A New Life:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Interstate 5:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're excited enough for the fact that you spent little of the night or morning sleeping to knock you out just yet.
  
  *What do you talk about?*
conversations.prefix: The Long Road:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The sharp cut of a jacket collar (in this weather?), a straight jaw... who did Jeff even know out here?
conversations.prefix: Some Stranger:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There's still a long way to go...
  
  *What do you talk about?*
  
  (*Accepts Assets, too.*)
conversations.prefix: The Long Road:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sleep for a while.
conversations.prefix: Rest thy Head:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A ringing phone says *Almonte P.D.*, but Jeff's done with the job.  So maybe he never got the call.  Or maybe you're Jeff for now?  (*see back*)
  
  &nbsp;
  Ben can choose to silence the phone, to silence it and delete the call record, to impersonate Jeff and see what this is about, or to wake Jeff up.
conversations.prefix: Almonte Calling:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Call out, leave him be, or pull over and figure something out.
conversations.prefix: Before I Wake:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Well that was.
conversations.prefix: Before I Wake:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: He's in bad shape, but at least awake for now.
conversations.prefix: Before I Wake:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Ben's understanding of the figure is visceral and immediate.  Your choice deals with his instinctual impression, not an interpretation, and may differ from his ordinary reactions.
conversations.prefix: ｆｉｇｕｒｅ:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Elsewhere:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You know that they pose an immediate threat to you.  This moment is the only one you may have to strike before they see you.
  
  *You pick up a heavy rock and crack them over the head.*
conversations.prefix: ａｍｂｕｓｈ:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You can tell just by looking that the figure is unimportant; whoever they are, you have more immediate concerns.
  
  *You turn around, looking for the way you came*.
conversations.prefix: ｉｇｎｏｒｅ:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You know that your presence would be an imposition on the figure, but you want to know more about it.
  
  *You keep your distance, but pursue the figure.*
conversations.prefix: ｆｏｌｌｏｗ:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Something is amiss here.  Knowing this, you decide to wait for something to change or the whole thing to pass you by.
  
  *You sit or stand still.*
conversations.prefix: ｒｅｍａｉｎ:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A **hospital** waits for Ben beyond the fog.
conversations.prefix: ｒｅｐａｉｒ:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A **police station** waits for you in the fog.
conversations.prefix: ｅｎｆｏｒｃｅ:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A **dive bar** waits for Ben beyond the fog.
conversations.prefix: ｉｎｄｕｌｇｅ:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A **chapel** waits for Ben beyond the fog.
conversations.prefix: ｄｅｖｏｔｅ:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You take the revolver off the desk and put him out of his misery.
conversations.prefix: ｒｅｌｅａｓｅ:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You take the revolver off the desk.  Overwhelmed by guilt, you put it to your temple and fire.
conversations.prefix: ａｔｏｎｅ:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Something within you needs to know what comes after this.  You sit there in anticipation, if not excitement, as you watch.
conversations.prefix: ｓｐｅｃｔａｔｅ:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Regardless of how bad it is, you grab on and hold him until it's all over, feeling just a little better for the fact he had someone there in the end.
conversations.prefix: ｃｏｍｆｏｒｔ:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: He's alive enough for you to act this time.  Sort of.  
  
  What do you do?
conversations.prefix: ｇｒｅｇ:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Like cooking meat, but sweeter, and sharp in a way that puts you off.
  
  You couldn't say what it is, but you know for certain where it's coming from.
conversations.prefix: ｓｃｅｎｔ:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Whatever it is, it's right the hell here.
conversations.prefix: ｓｃｅｎｔ:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Moment of truth.  You could have a little faith.  Or stab him.
conversations.prefix: Jeff Grady:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Cocked and ready to go.
  
  *This card represents the item's effect on the action rather than ammunition.*
conversations.prefix: .357 Magnum:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Jeff's suggesting that this is a good time to close your eyes.
conversations.prefix: ｓｃｅｎｔ:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your life is in constant motion.  Whether you're on a highway or a 747, you're always leaving something behind.
conversations.prefix: ｆｌｉｇｈｔ:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Everything in its place.  You're clean, precise, and can never be accused of not giving a decision its due consideration.
conversations.prefix: Meticulous:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: With limits on what you can say and who you can tell it to, you don't really have an outlet.
conversations.prefix: Restricted:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've found someone you want to protect, run away with, and  just maybe see if you can tame one day.
conversations.prefix: Wild  Horses:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The human brain is a tough nut to crack, but you've spent a lot of time trying, and come out of it more versatile and accepting than most.
conversations.prefix: Open minded:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Alone in a crowd and a world apart in a busy town.  You've gained some peace, but given up more than you allow yourself to know.
conversations.prefix: Isolated:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There's only one thing you're positive you want to hold onto right now, and if you fall off it's going to hurt.
conversations.prefix: Wild ride:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You take the weight of the world on your shoulders, whether you can handle it or not. More often than you like to admit, it leaves you completely lost.
conversations.prefix: No atlas:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A period of stress and sleeplessness has left some of your coping mechanisms and stamina less than ideal.  
conversations.prefix: Worn down:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are an fairly outside-the-box-thinker, whether you're lateral or not.
conversations.prefix: Lateral thinker:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: They gave you that degree for a reason. You can use this knowledge effectively to the benefit of yourself and others, for anything from dealing with emotional pain to analyzing psychopaths.
conversations.prefix: The doctor is in:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: If you wanted to help, you needed to know.  If you needed to know, you had to put yourself aside.  When you put yourself aside, there was only enough of you left to start the cycle again.  Did you ever really break it?
conversations.prefix: The bad old days:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You’ve done your best protecting your secrets, now it’s time to come to grips with them and quell this ache in your heart.
conversations.prefix: Soothe Your Pain: