conversations.from: system
conversations.value: In the near future, gumshoes still exist. Just because it's the Information Age doesn't mean that the private eye business has changed. There's always someone who needs a good investigator, and as long as Cosmopolitan Investigative Services is around, there will be people willing to do it the old fashioned way.
  
  Old school detective noir stories told in the near future. There are mysteries to be solved, lost items to be recovered, killers to be caught and wise to be cracked. 
  
  The near future setting of this story is not cyberpunk. It is like today, only more-so. Think wireless everything. Think tablets that are light as a feather and as powerful as today's best desktop. Think Google Glass perfected. Only the best, most expensive luxury cars have full auto-pilot, but most every car comes with some form of 'driver assistance'. Houses can lock their own doors and turn off the stove for you. The Internet is everywhere, and information moves even faster than it does today. Wiring a computer directly into the human brain hasn't happened yet, but they are closing in on it fast.
  
  All players will start as members of the Cosmopolitan Investigative Services. The story will center around the agency and the cases it handles. The city has no name, but think Gotham meets Metropolis. This is a world of archetypes as much as it is individuals. These are the stories of heroes and villains and sometimes trying to figure out who is who.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Cash: It's amazing how many problems can be solved by throwing money at it
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Taser: Sometimes a gun is too much. That's where the non-lethal options come in
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Mystery of Management: What's the REAL story behind CIS?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Tablet: This is more than just the ubiquitous tablet. This one has all the bells and whistles.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Debbie's Friendship: If you can earn it, it's incredibly valuable.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Signature Dialog: The heros always have a snappy comeback or deadpan line  ready for any opportunity.
  
  (This card has to be played with a good line from your character. If the line isn't appropriate or doesn't go over well, expect an additional Obstacle. Good uses of these cards will be additionally rewarded.)
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Toolkit: Some situations just require the right tool. Fortunately, you brought a kit.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Cash: Light, portable and untraceable. Just the perfect thing for certain situations
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Handgun: A trusty sidearm, and a license to carry concealed.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Telescoping Baton: With a flick of the wrist, this pocket sized handle extends to 18 inches of bone-breaking bad news.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Security: "You're not on the list..."
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Drinks, Drunks, Dudes and Dames: It's a Friday night at a neighborhood bar. There are many dangers that lurk in a place like this for anyone wanting to get something done, other than getting wasted or laid.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Internet: The world of bits and bytes.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Better Lucky than Good: Today is your lucky day.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Broke: Empty pockets means empty bellies.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Fast Car: Sometimes you need to get somewhere in a hurry.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: City Hall: The seat of government for the local area
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Central Library: Amazing the amount of research that can be done in a place like this
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Courthouse: One stop shopping for local, state and federal justice.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Scene of the Crime: This is where it been done.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Witness's Place: They saw it! or did they?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Police Officer: One of the many uniformed officers that work for the government.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Forest for the trees: Sometimes a case just doesn't seem to make sense. It's just a swamp of details that mires you down and the big picture is nowhere to be found.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Just in it for the money: I may end up helping people, but I just do it for the fee.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Tarnished silver tongue: Your silver tongue has turned black and tarnished. You can't talk your way out of a paper bag.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Research Expert: If the information is out there, you can find it.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Did You Say Treasure?: Something valuable is up for grabs. Time to get what you can.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Solve the Case: Determine whodunnit
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Toolkit (copy): Some situations just require the right tool. Fortunately, you brought a kit.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Uncomfortable Silence: Well, this is awkward...
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: CIS Office: Home base, the office of the Cosmopolitan Detective Services. Every player has an individual office here.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: MacGuffin's: The local watering hole. Owned by a former mystery writer, this place often provides much more than just cheap booze.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Police Headquarters: Where the police live. They are enemies as much as friends. Been on both sides of those bars
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sarah Graham: A librarian down at Central. Known to be helpful to CIS agents, if they provide the right enticement
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Debbie Darling: Receptionist, Cosmopolitan Investigative Services. Knows everything about everything that's going on. The Miss Moneypenny of CIS, if Moneypenny drove a Harley and carried a sawed-off.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Phil Chandler: Owner and bartender at MacGuffin's. Former best-selling mystery writer, now retired. Often a font of unexpected knowledge, if you can get him to share.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Monster: A big player in the underworld. She is known for being particularly creative, both in her crimes and her punishments for those who fail her.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Jason Williams: A well respected businessman in the community. He has a lot of influence in dealings both social and financial.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Takes a licking, keeps on ticking: You've been in this business a long time. Getting your ass kicked is just part of the job. You can take as much as they can dish out.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Wiseass with a heart of gold: The classic pulp detective character. A white knight in tarnished armor, always ready with a smart remark.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Puzzle fanatic: Crossword puzzles, Sudoku, none of them give me the same rush that detective work does.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Keen senses: Sometimes a case can be broken by finding that one extra piece of evidence. You are particularly good at picking up on those things.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Lightbulb moment: Much of the time, the job can be a fruitless slog through detail after detail after detail without being able to see the big picture. Then there are those moments when the answer just jumps out at you.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Broken bone: No matter how often you get hit, breaking bones hurts. Someone got in a lucky shot that broke something
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Silver tongue: The Irish call it the gift of gab. Some days, you can talk a nun out of her habit, or a hooker into one.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Captain Obvious: Today, you are having problems seeing anything except what's right in front of you. You are likely to miss any subtle details or clues.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Romantic interest: Femme fatale or tall dark and handsome, someone involved in the case has the hots for you and is making it known.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Old friend in need: It's good to have friends in a business like this, but sometimes they call at the most inconvenient times.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Ex-Grifter: You know, investigation isn't that much different from running a con. It's all about making the mark believe what you want them to believe so you can get what you want...
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Inigo Montoya: You might never catch the scumbag who wronged you, but you will never stop looking, and you'll put away as many others as you can in the process
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Muscle: Detective work is a dangerous business. Some people don't like it when people pry. Sometimes things get a little rough. That's when I step in.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Ex-Thief: I prefer to be called a "recovery expert". It's like the old saying goes, "set a thief to catch a thief".
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Cynic soaked in alcohol: Do this job long enough and you realize that the world is a dark and dirty place where no one cares. That's why I drink.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Ex-cop: They took away my badge because I didn't follow the rules. This job only has one rule: don't get caught.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Idealist: A light in the darkness. I want to make a difference! If I can help just one person...
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Mean Look: There are some definite benefits to looking big and scary.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Connections: It's not what you know, it's who you know. (This is for legitimate connections. For underworld connections, use Criminal)
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Attractive: You're an absolute stunner. Everywhere you go, you turn heads. That can be useful.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Pure Stubbornness: Sometimes the best strength to have is the strength not to give up, no matter what.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Criminal: You have a familiarity with the less than legal side of the world. Sometimes this is a strength. (This reflects criminal skills, reputation, connections  and/or any combination of the above)
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Life Skills: Being a PI means that you end up doing a lot of stuff. You tend to learn a lot of different things along the way. (This is for legitimate things. For illegal things, use Criminal)
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Junk in the Storeroom: The things that the agency ends up collecting occasionally turn out to be useful.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Empathy: You can read people like a book. When it comes to reading emotions or sensing deception, you've got it nailed.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Wimp: Whether you are or not, you just don't look tough. People don't find you intimidating at all.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Criminal: You have a familiarity with the less than legal side of the world.Sometimes this is a weakness.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Unattractive: You didn't just fall out of the ugly tree, you hit every branch on the way down.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Wanted: Some agency is actively looking for you or someone you are protecting (This is for legitimate agencies. For underworld, use Price on My Head.)
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Price on My Head: Someone wants you or someone you are protecting inconvenienced and they are willing to pay to see it happen.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Shunned: Your connections have all dried up. For whatever reason, nobody will talk to you.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Internet is for Porn: If you were looking for  information, forget about it. Today, you can't find anything useful in your research
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Now Where Did I Put That?: You just had that thing you need a minute ago. It was on the filing cabinet just the other day...
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Popular Kid: Your name has been put out there. Everywhere you go, people are eager to help you out.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Not Your Day, Kid: You walked under a ladder after dropping a mirror on a black cat. Your luck is terrible.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Skipped that Class: That skill you urgently need right now? Apparently you took a nap that day.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Unwanted Attention: You are a very attractive example of your respective gender. This can have some unfortunate consequences.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: What Willpower?: When it comes to staying the course, you bow out at the first opportunity. You just don't have it in you right now.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Wrongly Accused: Honest Officer, I was just making sure the house was safe. Okay, so if you want to get TECHNICAL about it, I was trespassing, but who's countin... What are you doing with those handcuffs?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Save the Cheerleader, Save the World: There's always someone that needs saving. That means there's always an opportunity to be the hero. Go out there and be all you can be.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This Time It's Personal: The bad guys has wronged you one too many times. Now it's time to take the fight to them.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Nemesis: Whether someone from your past, or a new villain that just hit the scene, there is someone with whom you have a very intensely personal grudge.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Let Me Buy You a Drink: Social engagements offer all sorts of opportunities for those who have their eyes on the prize
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Deep Pockets: It's amazing how many problems can be solved by throwing money at it.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Find the Treasure: X marks the spot.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Disguise: Maintenance worker, School teacher, Priest. PIs have to be many different people sometimes
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Relationship: Get the girl or the guy.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Fast Car (copy): Sometimes you need to get somewhere in a hurry.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Handgun (copy): A trusty sidearm, and a license to carry concealed.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Taser (copy): Sometimes a gun is too much. That's where the non-lethal options come in
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Cash (copy): Light, portable and untraceable. Just the perfect thing for certain situations
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Tablet (copy): This is more than just the ubiquitous tablet. This one has all the bells and whistles.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Telescoping Baton (copy): With a flick of the wrist, this pocket sized handle extends to 18 inches of bone-breaking bad news.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Really?: I can't believe that you just said that.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Signature Dialog (copy): The heros always have a snappy comeback or deadpan line  ready for any opportunity.
  
  (This card has to be played with a good line from your character. If the line isn't appropriate or doesn't go over well, expect an additional Obstacle. Good uses of these cards will be additionally rewarded.)
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Management: A mystery in itself. CIS functions off a percentage of the cash brought in from each case. Each investigator makes the decisions about which case to take. Debbie hires the investigators and keeps the books, though she's not exactly your boss. CIS more or less runs itself. Or does it?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: What is this, Charlie's Angels?: Management has a case for you. It takes top priority. Or the door is behind you.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Judge Hoskins: Bob Hoskins A federal judge with quite a bit of pull in this town.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Data Dump: Wow. Uhm. Will there be a test later?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Pouncy: Monster's run-down girl. She's a tiny thing with a runner's build. Pouncy has the reputation for always catching her target. When she's on your trail, nowhere is safe.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Secretary: Hot, smart and evil. Exactly what every busy corrupt Judge needs in a PA
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: 5th Street Station: Something seems wrong here.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Ginger: Built like a shorter version of Jessica Rabbit, this girl is the classic vamp. She comes off as nothing but a redheaded sex kitten, but she may be smarter than she looks.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Impress the Girl: There's a night with a girl on the line. Do you really have what it takes to drink Jason under the table?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Keep On Mission: You came here to get info from Jason. Don't get distracted by the pretty girl. Job first, dames later.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Connections: It's not what you know, it's who you know. (This is for legitimate connections. For underworld connections, use Criminal)
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Ex-cop: They took away my badge because I didn't follow the rules. This job only has one rule: don't get caught.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Connections: It's not what you know, it's who you know. (This is for legitimate connections. For underworld connections, use Criminal)
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Not Your Day, Kid: You walked under a ladder after dropping a mirror on a black cat. Your luck is terrible.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Nemesis: Whether someone from your past, or a new villain that just hit the scene, there is someone with whom you have a very intensely personal grudge.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Silver tongue: The Irish call it the gift of gab. Some days, you can talk a nun out of her habit, or a hooker into one.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Criminal: You have a familiarity with the less than legal side of the world. Sometimes this is a strength. (This reflects criminal skills, reputation, connections  and/or any combination of the above)
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Not just dumb muscle: Yeah, he's a bruiser, but you don't get to be a detective just by hitting things.  A lot of people forget that.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sarcastic: Mockery is practically my middle name.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Drinking Buddy: You make an excellent drinking buddy. Your antics are much funnier after a few drinks and you excel at getting people to open up to you after they've had one too many.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Cocky: Sometimes cockiness can be good, but not if you overestimate yourself.