conversations.from: system
conversations.value: Grand Rapids, 1962, in the heart of summer.
  
  Paul Auster knew it was going to be a bad day when he woke from his desk to the sound of rapping on his office door knocker. He couldn't make out how many shapes were moving outside the tinted glass window, but it was certainly more than one. His left hand moved to hold his forehead while his right stashed the half empty whiskey decanter in a desk drawer.
  
  *Who are these people and what do they want?*
  
  I want you to be creative here, to dive into rich characters, and I will be choosing those I deem most rich. My strengths, weakness, and subplots are guide posts; use them if you can't think of anything better. The more in depth the back stories, the more pleased I will be. I have no assumptions, no pre-scripted plot devices, no railroading planned for this story; come what may. This will run at a more relaxed pace so feel free to take your time. I am going to try and create challenges that stretch you. Let's make a story.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Max lost his cool and may have said some things he regretted. Things like that tend to come back and bite you. Now, if you "play your cards right," he may owe you one.    
conversations.prefix: I O U:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: He won't talk about it with anyone else, but it still kills him. Maybe this year you'll be able to help. Probably not, but maybe.
conversations.prefix: Help Auster Heal:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Time for the getaway. 
conversations.prefix: Exit Stage Right:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A small office lit by sunlight and a single overhead fan that is always spinning quietly. A couch sits two and two single rolling chairs face each other on opposite sides of Auster's desk.
conversations.prefix: Auster's Office:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Detective. The P.I. Whatever you call him, he's the guy you call when something's up and you need help figuring it out.
conversations.prefix: Paul Auster:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're friends the coroner says that there are an increase of bodies entering the morgue. They all have a similar marking on them. Smells like trouble to you, and you want someone else to know about it, and to figure it out.
conversations.prefix: Doctor:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Has your wife disappeared, or do you suspect she's stealing? Have your kids been getting home later and later each night? Why is your boss treating you so poorly lately? Something is happening, and you don't know what to do.
conversations.prefix: Husband:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You require a little investigative work for a crime scene that you can't figure out. Intricate robberies, kidnappings, whatever. Something needs figuring out.
conversations.prefix: Police Chief:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Were you bribed, threatened, or stolen from? Something has happened and it makes you uncomfortable. You've got spare money to throw around to get someone to look into it.
conversations.prefix: Professional Athlete:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: College, Primary, or Elementary aged. Your friends are treating you the same, your favorite teacher has been mysteriously sick, or something equally uncomfortable. You want help figuring out why.
conversations.prefix: Student:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You thought you were pretty smart, but you can't figure out why students keep leaving your classroom with incredible  (and extravagant) signed permission slips. Something is wrong.
conversations.prefix: Teacher:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Maybe something happened to your husband or kids. Why are people looking at your differently all of a sudden. You don't know what happened (or you say you don't), and you want to find out.
conversations.prefix: Wife:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You care for people and others can feel that before you even care for them. You feel kind and safe and people are open around you.
conversations.prefix: Caring:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are attractive. Either because of physical beauty or force of personality, people are drawn to you. You can be the life of the party, or the smooth and persuasive talker. You draw people to you.
conversations.prefix: Charming:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have done well for yourself and business is going well. You have money or time to spare and give it freely. 
conversations.prefix: Generous:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Patterns, numbers, and words often make more sense to you than people do. You enjoy finding solutions to problems no one else can solve. You are wise and others often say so, though you may not believe it yourself. 
conversations.prefix: Intelligent:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You seem to notice things others don't. People's expressions, money on the ground, whatever it is, you see much that others miss.
conversations.prefix: Observative:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are physically strong. Training in some martial skill (be it manual labor, a sport, etc.) you are comfortable in your skin. Physical task come easily to you, and your bodily instincts are spot on.
conversations.prefix: Strong:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have been trained to obey social norms. People relax around you as well as having a sense of respect for you. If wealthy, people assume it when they see you; if poor, people often guess incorrectly that you are wealthy.
conversations.prefix: Well Mannered :
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Awareness is not your strong suit. You day dream regularly, are distracted when others talk to you, and often forget important things. Those who know you underestimate you, and those who don't dismiss you.
conversations.prefix: Absent Minded:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You cannot abide confrontation and give in to fear. No matter how mad or impassioned you are, you are not comfortable with fighting and competition. 
conversations.prefix: Afraid:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You let your temper get the best of you. Whether physically, verbally, or emotionally, you tend to lash out at others when you feel slighted. 
conversations.prefix: Angry:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have few social graces. You say what is on your mind when it comes to your mind, and it often offends people. Others call you 'forward' to your face, and rude, brazen, and mean behind your back.
conversations.prefix: Coarse:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Books and studying aren't really your thing. You get people, but formulas and words tend to slip by you unless you're incredibly interested. School, if you went, was very difficult for you.
conversations.prefix: Dim:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are not strong. You may be sickly or just plain weak, but the physical arena is not your strong suit.
conversations.prefix: Frail:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have not been blessed with money or possessions. You work hard but you never seem to make more than enough to get by. 
conversations.prefix: Poor:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You know something shady is going on with someone or something else. You don't know what they're doing, but you know that it isn't right. Someone should stop them and set things right.
conversations.prefix: Common Good:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Someone important to you has disappeared. A pet, or a person, they are gone. Who did it and why? You came to Auster to ask for help figuring it out.
conversations.prefix: Missing Person:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You hired Auster to get info on something or someone. A business plot, a lying friend, anything where you could use a leg up. You are trying to get the upper hand and have hired Auster to do so.
conversations.prefix: Personal Gain:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A valuable possession was stolen. A museum piece, an artwork, a car, a teddy bear. Whatever it is, it needs to get back into the owner's hands, and you need Auster for that.
conversations.prefix: Stolen Goods:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Something has changed. Friends, family, co-workers, bosses, etc. are treating you differently; or you think someone may be watching you. Whatever it is, it unnerves you, and you want the security of a Private Investigator. 
conversations.prefix: Strange Occurrence:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've voiced your cases, and snagged  Auster's attention, but now what?
  He needs more info and needs it more organized, but what can you help him string together?
conversations.prefix: Where to Start?:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Mom and pop place. Good food with a specialty for the fried variety. Auster helped the owner recover some stolen goods and recover a tarnished name and no longer pays for his coffee. Auster's regular dine in.
conversations.prefix: Godwin Coffee Shop:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You all have questions you want answered. If that's the only thing you have in common, it's something. Whether it brings you together or drives you apart, it is the unifier that brought you to Auster's door.
conversations.prefix: Partners in Enquiry:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The catholic church, now under construction, was a beautifully lit place in summer. The stained glass let in colored light that shone down on every crack of the floor. But in the rain, it was dimly lit at best.
conversations.prefix: Cathedral of St. Andrews:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Auster told you that you needed to speak with a priest, but he never said which one. Who can you trust? 
conversations.prefix: Dorothy's Slippers:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Street front on one of Grand Rapids' main drags. You can walk pretty much anywhere from here. 
conversations.prefix: Outside Godwin:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Auster "suggested" you come back with something new or tempt his wrath. It is, quite literally, up to you now.
conversations.prefix: Something New:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Squirrelly just doesn't do it. Squirrels are clean. This one's more like a rat whose best friend is a crack pipe. Yellow teeth, white skin, and bones. Amazing he can stand, actually; but he knows things others have no right knowing and, most importantly, is willing to talk. If, a giant grating if, we look the other way.  
conversations.prefix: Jimmy Fingers:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've made a plan to try and figure out who's following you and why. Will you see it through, or will someone see through it?
conversations.prefix: Curiosity ______ the Cat:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A short cropped black receding hair line encroached his expanding bald spot threatening early hairlessnes. He wore the same apron every day; clean, but stained beyond washing or bleach. A nice enough guy if you are.
conversations.prefix: Bernie:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've probably been ID'd. You might have have gotten away. You're not sure. Auster is nowhere, but seems to be organized. Your getting tired from the stress and running. You're hungry, getting cold, and don't know where you're going to sleep. What's next?
conversations.prefix: What's Next?:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Things of the relational variety are a bit heated just now. How does the social situation work itself out: make friends, join the dark side, buy Bernie some new china? You decide.
conversations.prefix: Conflict Resolution?:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: How much have we been hiding from one another? Are we strong enough to go there? Has the paper thin trust been spread too thin? Do we dare to brave the possibilities that may be?
conversations.prefix: Down the Rabbit Hole:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Is it really the weather that caused the electricity to go?
conversations.prefix: In The Dark:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Athletics have never been your strong suit; you're just not very physically fit or coordinated.
conversations.prefix: Clumsy:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Stout and just on the wrong side of middle age, this hardworking housekeeper knows how to keep her mouth shut and her head down. But successfully laying low for thirty years can also attract attention from those who need to discreetly keep an item out of the public eye.
conversations.prefix: Housekeeper:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You require some investigative work for a string of crimes that you can't figure out. Intricate robberies, kidnappings, Murder? You need help finding the answers.
conversations.prefix: GRPD Detective:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've been through things others can only imagine. Your training and accrued knowledge has gotten you out of more than a few jams.
conversations.prefix: Experienced:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: While people are talking about doing things "by the book" you've already burned it in the interim. Sometimes it's a wonder you're still where you are. 
conversations.prefix: Reckless:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Current events have you constantly looking over your shoulder and afraid to be too decisive.
conversations.prefix: Paranoid:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Certain emotional triggers cause you to stand your ground despite a natural tendency for conflict avoidance. Never prone to flamboyance, this usually takes the form of intractable stubbornness, suspicion or irritability. 
conversations.prefix: Stand your ground:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You and Auster came up together. Through thick and thin you've had eachother's back. You'll probably both be laughing about this one day.
conversations.prefix: Old Partners:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're a pretty compassionate fellow. Even in the face of adversity, you somehow manage to see the good in people.
conversations.prefix: Compassionate:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Slow to anger, but once her fuse is lit it's hard to stop. Edna may be quick with the observations, but she is much slower to change her emotional state or her opinions, especially once either is reinforced by circumstance.
conversations.prefix: Slow burn:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: If there is any hope for a silver lining, you'll find it.
conversations.prefix: Optimistic:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Some call you pessimistic, you say you have a healthy regard for the facts. You don't often take things at face value and tend to probe for the truth. Even when there's no other truth to be found.
conversations.prefix: Skeptic:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This is bigger than just your grandfather. There's something going on here and you're going to do your best to figure it out.
conversations.prefix: Figure This Out:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Certain emotional triggers cause you to stand your ground despite a natural tendency for conflict avoidance. Never prone to flamboyance, this usually takes the form of intractable stubbornness, suspicion or irritability.    
conversations.prefix: STAND YOUR GROUND:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sometimes you have to end a situation before it escalates. When it works, people call you decisive. When it doesn’t, they call you reckless. Good thing it worked this time.
conversations.prefix: Decisive: