User:Anika-pigeon/Sandbox

CH 1= Choice 1
 * …beep my horn at them.
 * Impulsive +10%
 * Easygoing -10%
 * …park where I am.
 * Easygoing +10%
 * Impulsive -10%
 * …lean out of the window and order them to move.
 * Charming -10%
 * Friendly +10%
 * …lean out of the window and ask them to move.
 * Sarcastic -10%
 * Friendly +10%

Choice 2

Determines the Detective’s hair color (Permanent)

Choice 3

Determines the Detective’s gender (Permanent)
 * “Credentials please, miss.”
 * Play as a woman.
 * “Credentials please, sir.”
 * Play as a man.
 * “Credentials please.”
 * Play as a non-binary person.

Choice 4
 * I didn’t even want the promotion; the captain forced it on me.
 * By the Book -16%
 * I was so excited for the promotion, though I wasn’t expecting it.
 * By the Book +10%
 * Captain Relationship +2
 * I wasn’t surprised by the promotion; I’ve worked hard to get it.
 * By the Book +16%
 * Captain Relationship +2
 * I didn’t really want it, but I wasn’t going to turn it down when offered.
 * By the Book -10%
 * Captain Relationship +1

Choice 5

Determines the Detective’s first name and surname (Permanent)

Choice 6
 * “Depends on how gruesome the murder is.”
 * Optimist -16%
 * “I was hoping it would be quieter.”
 * Optimist +16%
 * “I wish my career didn’t start with a death.”
 * Heart +16%
 * “I’m pleased to be able to put my mind to something.”
 * Heart -16%

Choice 7
 * “Not exactly something to be proud of, sir.”
 * Sarcastic +16%
 * Impulsive +16%
 * “You’re a businessman, not a policeman, so please stay back.”
 * Charming -16%
 * Friendly -16%
 * “Demands will get you nowhere.”
 * Easygoing +16%
 * Friendly -16%
 * “I’m sorry, sir, but we can’t give out details at this time.”
 * Easygoing +16%
 * Friendly +16%
 * Ignore him.
 * Impulsive -16%
 * Friendly -16%

Choice 8

Determines the Detective’s sexuality (Permanent)


 * If the Detective is only attracted to women, all four Romantic Interests will be women, and Bobby will be a woman.
 * If the Detective is only attracted to men, all four Romantic Interests will be men, and Bobby will be a man.
 * If the Detective is a woman and is attracted to men and women, two Romantic Interests will be women (M and F), and two will be men (A and N), and Bobby will be a man.
 * If the Detective is a man or non-binary and is attracted to men and women, two Romantic Interests will be women (A and N), and two will be men (M and F), and Bobby will be a man.

Choice 9
 * Look closer at the body.
 * Science +10%
 * “Do you know who the victim is?”
 * Deduction +10%
 * “Can they be covered yet? Give them a little peace.”
 * People +10%

Choice 10
 * Turn away from the wounds.
 * Heart +10%
 * Clench my jaw and hold my gaze.
 * Heart +6%
 * Continue looking without issue.
 * Heart -10%

Choice 11
 * “Make sure ‘she’ is dead. She was a person, not just a body.”
 * People +6%
 * By the Book -10%
 * “Hopefully it won’t take long to find out more about it.”
 * Deduction +6%
 * By the Book +10%
 * “The quicker we can clear this up, the better.”
 * By the Book +18%
 * “At least we can move her out of the sight of that crowd.”
 * By the Book -10%

Choice 12

Determines the Detective’s relationship with Bobby
 * …I’ve only met [them] a few times.
 * Bobby and the Detective are only acquaintances.
 * …unfortunately, [they] also happen to be my ex.
 * Bobby and the Detective dated in college.
 * …[they’re] an ex-friend.
 * Bobby and the Detective used to be friends.

Choice 13

If Bobby is an acquaintance
 * I really don’t like people who are happy to spill other’s secrets for profit.
 * No effect
 * Annoying though [they] may be, [they don’t] bother me much.
 * Bobby Relationship +2
 * I can handle someone like Bobby, but I don’t like having to.
 * Bobby Relationship +1
 * Bobby’s just doing [their] job.
 * Bobby Relationship +3

OR

Choice 13

If Bobby is an ex, or an ex-friend
 * But the past is the past, and I have no issue with [them] now.
 * Optimist +10%
 * Bobby Relationship +3
 * It’s hard to be around [them], but I won’t ever let [them] see that.
 * Optimist +6%
 * Bobby Relationship +1
 * The grudge I hold for [them] will never leave.
 * Optimist -10%
 * I won’t give [them] the pleasure of even thinking about [them] anymore.
 * Optimist +10%
 * Bobby Relationship +2

Choice 14

If Bobby is an ex or ex-friend
 * “No, definitely not.”
 * Impulsive -6%
 * “If anything, you would be the last person I’d tell.”
 * Impulsive +6%
 * “Since we’re such ‘old friends’, you should believe me when I say no.”
 * Sarcastic +6%
 * “You know I can’t say anything.”
 * Sarcastic -6%

Choice 15

Determines the Detective’s usual drink (Permanent)

Choice 16

Determines the Detective’s purpose joining the police force (Permanent)
 * …I wanted to help people and make them feel safe.
 * People +30%
 * Teamplayer +10%
 * The Detective joined to help people.
 * …it was the best career in Wayhaven that could put my mind to use.
 * Deduction +30%
 * Teamplayer -10%
 * The Detective joined to use their mind.
 * …with my family so against the army, the police was the next best thing.
 * Combat +20%
 * Teamplayer +16%
 * The Detective joined because they couldn’t join the military.
 * …nothing happens in Wayhaven; it seemed like an easy job.
 * Teamplayer -16%
 * Deduction +8%
 * The Detective joined because it’d be easy.
 * …it gave me a badge, and that badge gains me free stuff and favors.
 * Teamplayer -16%
 * By the Book -10%
 * The Detective joined to get the badge.
 * …I like a job with structure and defined rules.
 * Deduction +10%
 * Teamplayer +8%
 * The Detective joined because they wanted structure.
 * …this job allows me to use my scientific skills. There were no other jobs like that in the city.
 * Science +30%
 * Teamplayer -8%
 * The Detective joined in order to use their science skills.
 * …I had a rather rebellious youth. It was either the police force or jail time.
 * By the Book -10%
 * Teamplayer -16%
 * The Detective joined to avoid jail time.

Choice 17
 * No one upsets the mayor, and I’m not foolish enough to do it either. Give Douglas back the phone.
 * By the Book -8%
 * Mayor Relationship +1
 * The Detective gives Douglas back the phone.
 * Mayor’s son or not, he still has to follow the rules. Take the phone.
 * By the Book +8%
 * The Detective keeps Douglas’s phone.
 * I’m not going to parent the kid; that’s the mayor’s job. Let him have the phone.
 * By the Book -8%
 * The Detective gives Douglas back the phone.
 * I need to be able to rely on my own people not to be distracted at work. Hold onto the phone.
 * By the Book +8%
 * The Detective keeps Douglas’s phone.

Choice 18
 * Throw it away.
 * By the Book +10%
 * Impulsive -8%
 * Easygoing +8%
 * Keep hold of it.
 * By the Book -10%
 * Impulsive +8%
 * Easygoing -8%

Choice 19
 * “We really need to find her identity so we can inform her family.”
 * Heart +10%
 * Teamplayer +8%
 * Verda Relationship +1
 * “We really need to find her identity so I can find the killer.”
 * Heart -10%
 * Teamplayer -8%
 * “I hope the rest of the people in Wayhaven are safe.”
 * Heart +10%
 * Teamplayer +8%
 * Verda Relationship +1
 * “If I can solve this, my career will be off to a good start.”
 * Heart -10%
 * Teamplayer -8%

Choice 20
 * “I can sympathize. I don’t exactly get much of a social life in this job.”
 * Optimist -8%
 * Friendly -12%
 * “Poor girl. She might have been less of a target if she hadn’t been so isolated.”
 * Optimist +8%
 * Charming +12%
 * “I can’t blame her; being that sociable is overrated.”
 * Optimist -8%
 * Charming -12%
 * “It’s strange to think there are some who wouldn’t want to go out more and know people.”
 * Optimist +8%
 * Friendly +12%

Choice 21
 * “You worried about me, Verda?”
 * Charming +6%
 * “I am the model of careful.”
 * Sarcastic +6%
 * “Thanks for your concern, but I’ll be fine.”
 * Friendly +6%
 * “It’s my job to do these things, safe or not.”
 * Friendly -6%

Choice 1
 * -|CH 2=
 * I have good combat skills, so I can deal with whatever is ahead.
 * Combat +30%
 * I have good combat skills, but I’d rather not use them.
 * Combat +30%
 * I have decent combat skills; I hope it’s enough to deal with whatever might be ahead.
 * Combat +16%
 * I have decent combat skills, but I’d rather not use them.
 * Combat +16%
 * Combat isn’t my specialty; I’m much better at talking people down.
 * People +12%
 * Combat isn’t my speciality; I much prefer to stick to the investigative side of things.
 * Deduction +16%
 * I’m much more science-minded than combat-oriented.
 * Science +16%

Choice 2
 * Check out the ground level.
 * The Detective searches the ground level.
 * The Detective will not see the figure.
 * Check out the top level.
 * The Detective searches the top level.
 * Check around outside.
 * The Detective searches outside.

GROUND LEVEL SEARCH

Choice 3
 * “Hello? Anyone there? I’m with the police.”
 * People +6%
 * By the Book +8%
 * Impulsive +8%
 * Approach in silence and ready myself.
 * Combat +6%
 * By the Book -8%
 * Impulsive -8%
 * Look over the area before approaching.
 * Deduction +6%
 * By the Book +8%
 * Impulsive -8%

SEARCH THE TOP LEVEL

Choice 3
 * “Who are you? Identify yourself! I’m with the police.”
 * People +6%
 * By the Book +8%
 * Impulsive +8%
 * Approach the figure in silence and ready myself.
 * Combat +6%
 * By the Book -8%
 * Impulsive -8%
 * Look at the figure closer.
 * Deduction +6%
 * By the Book +8%
 * Impulsive -8%
 * The Detective does see the figure.

SEARCH OUTSIDE

Choice 3
 * “Who are you? Identify yourself! I’m with the police.”
 * People +6%
 * By the Book +8%
 * Impulsive +8%
 * Head further inside in silence and ready myself.
 * Combat +6%
 * By the Book -8%
 * Impulsive -8%
 * Look for the figure in the darkness before entering further
 * Deduction +6%
 * By the Book +8%
 * Impulsive -8%
 * The Detective does see the figure.

PATHS MERGE HERE

Choice 4 If the Detective went to the upper floor and did not get a closer look at “the figure”, now they will turn back and realize it had only been a shadow in the first place.
 * …unholster my gun.
 * Heart +12%
 * By the Book +12%
 * The Detective’s gun is drawn.
 * …make for cover
 * Heart -12%
 * By the Book +12%
 * …face the noise with hands raised.
 * Heart -12%
 * By the Book -12%
 * …freeze on the spot.
 * Heart +12%
 * By the Book -12%

Choice 5
 * “I’m fine; it was just a noise.”
 * Sarcastic -8%
 * Optimist +10%
 * “There you go again with that concern for me.”
 * Charming +8%
 * Optimist +10%
 * “I don’t really fancy being humiliated on my first day as a detective…”
 * Sarcastic +8%
 * Optimist -10%
 * “I can handle myself just fine.”
 * Easygoing -8%
 * Optimist +10%

Choice 6
 * “Don’t leave me hanging, Verda.”
 * No effect.
 * “Define ‘odd.’”
 * No effect.
 * “Out with it!”
 * Friendly -10%
 * “So odd it’s shocked you into silence?”
 * No effect.
 * Wait for him to continue.
 * No effect.

Choice 7
 * “I don’t understand.”
 * No effect.
 * “Is it contagious? Like a disease?”
 * Science +8%
 * “And I was hoping for a nice, normal murder.”
 * People +8%
 * “I need more than that. Unknowns aren’t helpful.”
 * Deductions +8%

Choice 8

If the Detective drew their gun earlier (Choice 4), they will not have it on them and reach for an empty holster, only to see it a short distance away, and have to dive for it. If the Detective did not draw their gun earlier, they will pull it out.
 * Reach for my gun.
 * By the Book +10%
 * Combat +10%
 * Tell them to stay where they are.
 * By the Book +10%
 * People +10%
 * Try to get to the car.
 * By the Book -10%
 * Combat +8%
 * Ask who they are and what they want.
 * By the Book -10%
 * Deduction +10%

Choice 9

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 10
 * I’ve never shot a gun at a live target; I don’t really want to start now.
 * Optimist +10%
 * Heart +4%
 * The Detective will not be fine with shooting.
 * I’ve never shot a gun at a live target, but I might not have much choice.
 * Optimist -10%
 * Heart -4%
 * The Detective will not be fine with shooting.
 * I’ve never shot a gun at a live target, but I have no issue doing it now.
 * Heart -4%
 * Optimist -10%
 * The Detective will not be fine with shooting.
 * I’ve fired a gun when necessary, and now seems like it might be necessary too.
 * Heart -4%
 * Optimist -10%
 * The Detective will be fine with shooting.
 * I’ve fired a gun before, but I don’t really want to have to do it again.
 * Heart +4%
 * Optimist +10%
 * The Detective will not be fine with shooting.
 * I’ve fired a gun before and have no issue doing it again.
 * Heart -4%
 * Optimist -10%
 * The Detective will be fine with shooting.

If the Detective is not fine with shooting, their voice will waver and the gun will suddenly feel heavy in their hands. If the Detective is fine with shooting, they won’t waver.

Choice 11
 * …and shoot.
 * …demand they stay where they are.
 * …ask what it is they want.
 * …pepper spray them.

Choice 12

If the Detective decided to shoot
 * “I warned you! Now come with me. All of you.”
 * Easygoing -14%
 * By the Book +6%
 * “This isn’t my finest moment…”
 * Sarcastic +14%
 * By the Book -6%
 * “Please, I don’t want to do it again. Just come with me to the station.”
 * Sarcastic -14%
 * By the Book +6%
 * “And I’ll do it again if you won’t come with me now!”
 * Charming -14%
 * By the Book -8%
 * “I’m sorry; you scared me.”
 * Friendly +14%
 * By the Book -8%

OR

Choice 12 

If the Detective demanded they stay still
 * “I wish that were possible, but I have to do my job.”
 * Easygoing +14%
 * By the Book +6%
 * “This isn’t my finest moment, I admit…”
 * Sarcastic +14%
 * By the Book -6%
 * “Fine, you win.”
 * Easygoing +14%
 * By the Book -8%
 * “I’m not going anywhere, and neither are you.”
 * Easygoing -14%
 * By the Book +8%
 * “I can see I’m outnumbered. I’m not a fool.” Lower my gun.
 * Sarcastic -14%
 * By the Book -6%

OR

Choice 12 

If the Detective asked what they want
 * “I’m the police officer here, and I’m the one who has to catch them.”
 * Easygoing -14%
 * By the Book +8%
 * “Letting you go would probably just make things worse for me.”
 * Charming +14%
 * By the Book +6%
 * “I believe you, but I still can’t let the public deal with these matters.”
 * Sarcastic -14%
 * By the Book -8%
 * “None of you are going anywhere.”
 * Easygoing -14%
 * By the Book +8%
 * “Fine, go.”
 * Friendly -14%
 * By the Book -8%

OR

Choice 12 

If the Detective used pepper spray
 * “That’s a warning! Next time I won’t be able to be so gentle. Now come with me. All of you.”
 * Impulsive +14%
 * By the Book +8%
 * “I hoped it would have more effect than that…”
 * Sarcastic +14%
 * By the Book -6%
 * “Please, I don’t want to have to do more than that. Just come with me to the station.”
 * Sarcastic -14%
 * By the Book +6%
 * “I’ll use more force than that if I have to!”
 * Charming -14%
 * By the Book -6%
 * “I’m sorry, but I had no choice.”
 * Sarcastic -14%
 * By the Book +6%

Choice 13
 * I just want to go home and go to bed. I won’t be of use to anyone tomorrow if I don’t rest.
 * Heart +10%
 * Deduction +8%
 * By the Book -12%
 * Easygoing +6%
 * The Detective goes home.
 * I better check around the scene a bit first.
 * Heart -10%
 * Science +10%
 * By the Book +12%
 * Easygoing -6%
 * The Detective finds a blood sample.
 * I’ll call the station and ask them to be on the lookout.
 * People +8%
 * Heart +10%
 * By the Book +12%
 * Easygoing +6%
 * The Detective tells the station to be on the lookout.

Choice 14
 * Screw paperwork! If someone wants to know what happened, they can ask. I’ve got more important stuff to do.
 * By the Book -10%
 * Heart +10%
 * Teamplayer -8%
 * Captain Relationship -1
 * The Detective does not complete the paperwork.
 * The sooner I finish this paperwork, the sooner it will be done.
 * By the Book +10%
 * Heart -10%
 * Teamplayer +8%
 * Captain Relationship +1
 * The Detective completes the paperwork.
 * I can’t just shirk my responsibilities.
 * By the Book +10%
 * Heart -10%
 * Teamplayer +8%
 * Captain Relationship +1
 * The Detective completes the paperwork.
 * I know paperwork is important, but there are other things I’d rather do first.
 * By the Book -10%
 * Heart +10%
 * Teamplayer -8%
 * Captain Relationship -1
 * The Detective does not complete the paperwork.
 * A bit of procrastination never hurt anyone…
 * By the Book -10%
 * Heart +10%
 * Teamplayer -8%
 * Captain Relationship -1
 * The Detective does not complete the paperwork.

THE DETECTIVE COMPLETES THE PAPERWORK

Choice 15

If the Detective kept Douglas’s phone If Charm is 55 or above, Douglas will believe the Detective’s bluff and be sincerely apologetic. If Charm is 54 or less, Douglas won’t believe the Detective’s bluff, and his gratitude will seem forced.
 * Keep the phone to teach him a longer lesson.
 * Easygoing -10%
 * Teamplayer -10%
 * Give back the phone and apologise for keeping hold of it so long.
 * Friendly +10%
 * Teamplayer +10%
 * Give back the phone and try to bluff that I only kept it so long to teach him a lesson. [STAT CHECK]
 * Teamplayer +10%
 * Easygoing +10%

Choice 15 

If the Detective didn’t keep Douglas’s phone
 * “Seriously, kid? I’m right here!”
 * Easygoing -10%
 * Teamplayer -10%
 * “I’m gonna take that phone if you don’t put it away now!”
 * Easygoing -10%
 * Teamplayer -10%
 * Let the kid have a little fun; it’s not that annoying.
 * Teamplayer +10%
 * Easygoing +10%
 * Try to ignore him.
 * Easygoing +10%
 * Teamplayer +10%

THE DETECTIVE DOES NOT COMPLETE THE PAPERWORK

Choice 15
 * …getting a drink. That always helps!
 * The Detective heads to the kitchen.
 * …checking my messages.
 * The Detective heads into the main part of the station.
 * …heading outside to clear my head.
 * The Detective tries to go outside.

Choice 16

If the Detective kept Douglas’s phone If Charm is 55 or above, Douglas will believe the Detective’s bluff and be sincerely apologetic. If Charm is 54 or less, Douglas won’t believe the Detective’s bluff, and his gratitude will seem forced.
 * Keep the phone to teach him a longer lesson.
 * Easygoing -10%
 * Teamplayer -10%
 * Give back the phone and apologise for keeping hold of it so long.
 * Friendly +10%
 * Teamplayer +10%
 * Give back the phone and try to bluff that I only kept it so long to teach him a lesson. [STAT CHECK]
 * Teamplayer +10%
 * Easygoing +10%

Choice 16

If the Detective didn’t keep Douglas’s phone
 * “Seriously, kid? I’m right here!”
 * Easygoing -10%
 * Teamplayer -10%
 * “I’m gonna take that phone if you don’t put it away now!”
 * Easygoing -10%
 * Teamplayer -10%
 * Let the kid have a little fun; it’s not that annoying.
 * Teamplayer +10%
 * Easygoing +10%
 * Try to ignore him.
 * Easygoing +10%
 * Teamplayer +10%

PATHS MERGE HERE

If the Detective went straight home the night before, most of the pain will have subsided with a good night’s sleep. If the Detective stayed out to call the station or find the blood sample, their body will ache and Tina will say they don’t look very good.

Choice 16/17
 * “I don’t know. One barrelled into meーthe others seemed more interested in him than me.”
 * People +16%
 * “There didn’t seem to be any evidence of a murder.”
 * Deduction +16%
 * “I was pretty well prepared, but still, they got the jump on me.”
 * Combat +16%
 * [If the Detective collected the blood sample] “I got this off of one of the strangers.” I show the collected blood sample.
 * Science +16%
 * The blood sample will be tested.
 * “It was a waste of time going up there.”
 * Optimist -10%
 * [If the Detective collected the blood sample] “No, I didn’t find anything useful at all,” I lie.
 * Teamplayer -16%
 * The blood sample will not be tested.

If the Detective ordered coffee in the cafe previously, they will take a drink of coffee and spit it out. Douglas will tell them the kettle is broken. If they ordered tea, they will take a drink of tea and spit it out. Douglas will tell them the kettle is broken. If they ordered neither, the Detective will see Len take a drink of coffee and spit it out. Douglas will say the kettle is broken.
 * -|CH 3=

Choice 1
 * Try to fix it. I’m pretty confident with these kinds of things.
 * Science +16%
 * Impulsive +8%
 * Coffee machine is fixed.
 * Hit it.
 * Impulsive +8%
 * Combat +4%
 * Coffee machine remains broken.
 * Try to fix it. How hard can it be… for someone who’s never tried it before?
 * Science +6%
 * Sarcastic +8%
 * Coffee machine remains broken.
 * Turn it off and back on.
 * Impulsive -8%
 * Deduction +6%
 * Coffee machine remains broken.
 * Leave it alone.
 * Impulsive -8%
 * Deduction +6%
 * Coffee machine remains broken.

Choice 2
 * Greet her with a hug. We’ve always been close, even with her job.
 * Optimist +8%
 * Rebecca +70%
 * Mother +4
 * Smile at her. We’re close, even if we don’t manage to keep in contact as much as I’d like.
 * Optimist +8%
 * Rebecca +60%
 * Mother +3
 * “I’m glad you’re here.” Even if we don’t meet often, I always enjoy seeing her.
 * Optimist +8%
 * Rebecca +48%
 * Mother +2
 * “This is a surprise.” We Aren’t very close because of her absences, though I understand.
 * Optimist -8%
 * Rebecca +20%
 * Mother +1
 * Shrug off her hand. We’ve always had a tense relationship due to her absences.
 * Optimist -8%
 * Rebecca +10%
 * Mother =0

Choice 3

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 4 If Mother is 1 or 0, the Detective will snap their hand away from her. If Mother is above 1, the Detective will smile.
 * “Does the mayor have that little faith in me?”
 * Optimist -6%
 * “Oh…”
 * Optimist -6%
 * “Well, any help you can give is appreciated.”
 * Teamplayer +6%
 * “I can handle this on my own.”
 * Teamplayer -6%

Choice 5
 * “It’s nice to meet you all. I look forward to working with you.”
 * Teamplayer +10%
 * Friendly +6%
 * “This is my case, so it’s my rules.”
 * Charming -6%
 * Teamplayer -10%
 * “Welcome to Wayhaven. I’m sure you’ll settle in fine here.”
 * Charming +6%
 * Teamplayer +10%
 * “Do they have names, or do I just call them Thing 1 and Thing 2…?”
 * Sarcastic +6%
 * Teamplayer +10%
 * Wait for them to make the first move.
 * Friendly -6%
 * Teamplayer -10%

Choice 6

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 7

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 8 If Charming is at least 45, or Easygoing is at least 45, the Detective will stare back at A’s icy green gaze until they both look away. If Charming is less than 45, and Easygoing is less than 45, the Detective is forced to look away from A’s gaze.
 * “No, sorry, it’s nothing.”
 * Pull Rebecca to one side and ask about it.
 * “You sound awfully familiar… much like someone I met last night, in fact.”

If Mother is 1 or 0, the Detective will lean away from Rebecca’s hug. If Mother is above 1, they will return her hug.

Choice 9
 * Explain about the victim.
 * People +10%
 * A will tell the Detective that the victim died of shock.
 * Explain the nature of the crime.
 * Deduction +10%
 * Explain what Verda discovered.
 * Science +10%
 * Explain about the limited resources available.
 * Deduction +4%
 * Combat +6%

Choice 10
 * “Then maybe you should go investigate those instead.”
 * Sarcastic +12%
 * Impulsive +6%
 * “We have to work as a team—me included.”
 * Charming +12%
 * Impulsive -6%
 * “Kills? Target? You are treating this like a mission instead of an investigation.”
 * Impulsive +6%
 * Easygoing -12%
 * “I won’t let you railroad me into rushing through this.”
 * Easygoing -12%
 * Charming -6%
 * “Please, can’t we just work together on this?”
 * Friendly +12%
 * Impulsive -6%

Choice 11
 * …it makes a knot tight in my stomach, I realise it really is guilt.
 * No effect.
 * …it makes my hands ball into fists, I realise it’s annoyance.
 * No effect.
 * …it makes my stomach flutter and knees slightly weak, I worry it’s something else entirely.
 * A Romance +1
 * …it makes my skin heat, I know it’s something else entirely.
 * A Romance +1
 * …it disappears, I realise I don’t have the energy to deal with [their] ego now.
 * No effect.

Choice 12

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 13

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 14
 * “Working with me is the only way you’ll catch him. I know this town. You don’t.”
 * Teamplayer +10%
 * “Obviously not, seeing as you haven’t caught him yet.”
 * Teamplayer -10%
 * “You may be the leader of this team, but I’m the leader of this station.”
 * Teamplayer +10%
 * “This is an investigation, not a witch hunt.”
 * Teamplayer -10%
 * “Let’s all just take a breather for a second…”
 * Teamplayer +10%

Choice 15
 * Suggest going to talk to Verda
 * Go to Verda. N comes with you, while A, F, and M leave.
 * Suggest going over the crime scene now that the techs are gone.
 * Go to the scene of the crime. F and N come with you, while A and M leave.
 * Suggest talking to the witness Tina managed to find.
 * Go see the witness. M and N come with you, while A and F leave.

VERDA PATH

Choice 16
 * “Don’t worry about it.”
 * N Friendship +1
 * “I wasn’t exactly very professional in how I acted either…”
 * No effect.
 * “It’s not you who needs to be sorry for [their] actions.”
 * No effect.
 * “Don’t worry… I’m pretty ashamed of how I acted too.”
 * N Friendship +1
 * “I was expecting professionals from a government team.”
 * No effect.

Choice 17
 * …suggest we head straight to the lab.
 * No effect.
 * …find myself holding [their] gaze.
 * N Romance +1
 * Thank [them] for helping to calm the situation.
 * N Friendship +1

Choice 18 If A told the Detective about the victim dying of shock, they roll their eyes and think A’s ego is already too big. If the Detective didn’t learn that the victim died of shock earlier, N says that all of the other victims died the same way.
 * “Doctor Soloman Verda, this is Agent [Natalie/Nathaniel] Sewell.”
 * By the Book +12%
 * “Verda, this is [Nat/Nate].”
 * By the Book -12%
 * Let them introduce themselves.
 * Teamplayer -12%

The Detective learns about the blood transfusions.

Choice 19
 * “You think that’s where the ‘odd’ blood came from?”
 * Science +10%
 * “What does that have to do with the wounds?”
 * Combat +10%
 * “How would a blood transfusion kill her?”
 * Deduction +10%

Choice 20

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

If the Detective had the blood sample from the warehouse tested, Verda will tell them that it is like the strange blood found in the murder victim. N has an odd reaction, the colour draining from their skin.

Choice 21 

If blood test
 * “At least it’s a lead. It can’t just be a coincidence.”
 * Impulsive +6%
 * “Great, now I have zombies strolling about town.”
 * Sarcastic +6%
 * “That seems somewhat unlikely, Verda. Are you sure the tests are right?”
 * Easygoing -6%

OR

Choice 21

If no blood test
 * “It’s too much of a coincidence that the murder happens, and then these strangers show up.”
 * Deduction +6%
 * “I think the strange blood needs to be looked at further, over anything else.”
 * Science +6%
 * “It’s all so weird—I’m a bit stumped about where to begin solving this.”
 * People +6%
 * Keep my thoughts to myself.
 * Teamplayer -6%

Choice 22
 * “I am more than capable of going myself.”
 * Teamplayer -8%
 * “Good idea. I can go with you.”
 * Teamplayer +8%
 * “I’m not sure that’s such a good idea. You’re new around here.”
 * Teamplayer -8%
 * “Are you sure? I don’t want to pawn my responsibilities off on you.”
 * Teamplayer +8%
 * “That’s a good idea; thank you.”
 * Teamplayer +8%

Choice 23
 * …making me nod and return and say, “Yeah, see you tomorrow.”
 * No effect.
 * …making me smile back and say, “It was good working with you too. See you tomorrow.”
 * N Friendship +1
 * …making my stomach flutter a little. I can’t help but smile and say, “See you tomorrow.”
 * N Romance +1
 * …making me grin back and say, “I very much look forward to seeing you tomorrow.”
 * N Romance +1

CRIME SCENE PATH

Choice 16
 * “Don’t worry about it.”
 * N Friendship +1
 * “I wasn’t exactly very professional in how I acted either…”
 * No effect.
 * “It’s not you who needs to be sorry for [their] actions.”
 * No effect.
 * “Don’t worry… I’m pretty ashamed of how I acted too.”
 * N Friendship +1
 * “I was expecting professionals from a government team.”
 * No effect.

Choice 17
 * …suggest we head straight to the crime scene.
 * No effect.
 * …find myself holding [their] gaze.
 * N Romance +1
 * …thank [them] for helping to calm the situation.
 * N Friendship +1

Choice 18
 * “It may be a bit battered, but at least it’s mine.”
 * Friendly +8%
 * “In my work, I’m not given the luxury of government expenses.”
 * Sarcastic +8%
 * “The ride is less than ideal, I admit.”
 * Easygoing +8%
 * “It gets me from A to B. That’s all I care about.”
 * Sarcastic -8%
 * Ignore [their] comment.
 * Friendly -8%

Choice 19 The Detective finds the dock worker’s pin.
 * “I’m pretty sure we’re safe enough.”
 * F Friendship +1
 * “Do what you like.”
 * No effect.
 * “I would like the help—if that’s okay?”
 * F Friendship +1
 * “Please keep it professional, Agent.”
 * No effect.
 * I blush. “I—well… we should get on with work.”
 * F Romance +1
 * I return the smirk and say, “I’ll watch yours if you watch mine.”
 * F Romance +1
 * “Why do you need to watch my back? There’s no one here.”
 * No effect.

If the Detective had the blood sample from the warehouse tested, Verda will call and tell them that it is like the strange blood found in the murder victim. N has an odd reaction, and shoots a worried glance to F.

Choice 20

If blood test
 * “It can’t just be coincidence.”
 * Deduction +8%
 * “You never know when any kind of information might come in handy.”
 * Science +8%
 * “It’s an obvious link between the victim and the strangers. How can that not be helpful?”
 * People +8%

Choice 20

If no blood test

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 21
 * “I am more than capable of going myself.”
 * Teamplayer -8%
 * “Good idea. I can go with you.”
 * Teamplayer +8%
 * “I’m not sure that’s such a good idea. You’re new around here.”
 * Teamplayer -8%
 * “Are you sure? I don’t want to pawn my responsibilities off on you.”
 * Teamplayer +8%
 * “That’s a good idea; thank you.”
 * Teamplayer +8%

Choice 22
 * …making me nod and return and say, “Yeah, see you tomorrow.”
 * No effect.
 * …making me smile back and say, “It was good working with you too. See you tomorrow.”
 * N Friendship +1
 * …making my stomach flutter a little. I can’t help but smile and say, “See you tomorrow.”
 * N Romance +1
 * …making me grin back and say, “I very much look forward to seeing you tomorrow.”
 * N Romance +1

WITNESS PATH

Choice 16
 * “Don’t worry about it.”
 * N Friendship +1
 * “I wasn’t exactly very professional in how I acted either…”
 * No effect.
 * “It’s not you who needs to be sorry for [their] actions.”
 * No effect.
 * “Don’t worry… I’m pretty ashamed of how I acted too.”
 * N Friendship +1
 * “I was expecting professionals from a government team.”
 * No effect.

Choice 17
 * …suggest we head straight to the crime scene.
 * No effect.
 * …find myself holding [their] gaze.
 * N Romance +1
 * …thank [them] for helping to calm the situation.
 * N Friendship +1

Choice 18
 * “Maybe you should show a little compassion.”
 * Sarcastic -8%
 * “True. I’ve been in some places rough enough to make this look like a blessing.”
 * Charming -8%
 * “It’s nice to know you’re such an optimist.”
 * Sarcastic +8%
 * Ignore the comment.
 * Friendly -8%

Choice 19 If M and/or N are male, Mrs. Hudders will call them handsome.
 * “Hello, Mrs. Hudders. I’m Detective [Surname]. I hoped to ask you some questions.”
 * By the Book +12%
 * “I’m with the police.”
 * By the Book -6%
 * “My name is [Name][Surname], and I’m with the police department. May I come in?”
 * By the Book +12%
 * “Pizza delivery.”
 * By the Book -12%
 * M Friendship +1

Choice 20 (Pick 2) The Detective learns about the chanting.
 * Ask if she knew the victim.
 * Ask about crime in the area.
 * Ask about the night of the murder.

Choice 21

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

If the Detective had the blood sample from the warehouse tested, Verda will call and tell them that it is like the strange blood found in the murder victim. N has an odd reaction, the colour draining from their face.

Choice 22  If blood test
 * “That can’t just be coincidence.”
 * Deduction +8%
 * “Great, now I have zombies strolling about town.”
 * People +8%
 * “That seems somewhat unlikely, Verda. Are you sure the tests are right?”
 * Science +8%

OR

Choice 22

If no blood test

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 23
 * “I am more than capable of going myself.”
 * Teamplayer -8%
 * “Good idea. I can go with you.”
 * Teamplayer +8%
 * “I’m not sure that’s such a good idea. You’re new around here.”
 * Teamplayer -8%
 * “Are you sure? I don’t want to pawn my responsibilities off on you.”
 * Teamplayer +8%
 * “That’s a good idea; thank you.”
 * Teamplayer +8%

Choice 24
 * …making me nod and return and say, “Yeah, see you tomorrow.”
 * No effect.
 * …making me smile back and say, “It was good working with you too. See you tomorrow.”
 * N Friendship +1
 * …making my stomach flutter a little. I can’t help but smile and say, “See you tomorrow.”
 * N Romance +1
 * …making me grin back and say, “I very much look forward to seeing you tomorrow.”
 * N Romance +1

PATHS MERGE HERE

Choice 23/24/25
 * “As attractive as they may be, they are here to help me on the case.”
 * Heart -6%
 * “It’s all just professional.”
 * Heart -6%
 * “Okay, I get what you mean. It’s going to be rather distracting having them around…”
 * Heart +6%
 * “Their looks don’t match their personalities, unfortunately.”
 * Heart -6%
 * “They work for the government; I think that would make them off-limits.”
 * Heart -6%

Choice 25/24/26
 * “I date all the time!”
 * Charming +6%
 * “It’s just so much effort to do the dating scene.”
 * Easygoing -6%
 * “I have enough in my life right now; I’m not sure I can handle more.”
 * Sarcastic -6%
 * “So it’s been a while since I’ve had a date.. Or maybe a little longer than a while.”
 * Sarcastic +6%
 * “I don’t open up easily, that’s all.”
 * Impulsive -6%
 * “Can we not talk about this, please?”
 * Friendly -6%
 * Easygoing -8%

Choice 1
 * -|CH 4=

Determines the Detective’s outfit (Can change in Book 2)
 * All clothing options are available to all genders.
 * No effect beyond occasional mentions of choice in narration.

Choice 2
 * “You’re all here early.”
 * Optimist +12%
 * “The weather would suggest otherwise.”
 * Optimist -12%
 * “I’m glad to see you’re all as eager as I am to solve this case.”
 * Optimist +12%
 * “Good morning, everyone.”
 * Optimist +12%
 * Simply nod and head to the desk.
 * Optimist -8%

Choice 3
 * Good. At least that means I didn’t miss anything when I searched.
 * Easygoing +10%
 * “Why are you lying?”
 * Easygoing -10%
 * There’s definitely something not right here.
 * Easygoing -8%
 * They don’t have any reason to lie. We’re all in this together, after all.
 * Easygoing +8%
 * I’m glad I don’t have to go back to that creepy warehouse, at least.
 * Easygoing +8%

Choice 4
 * …retreat a little.
 * No effect.
 * …smile in a way which isn’t at all professional.
 * M Romance +1
 * …swallow hard, hoping the tingling on my skin is not excitement.
 * M Romance +1
 * …wonder if [they’re] even capable of more than two words in a sentence.
 * No effect.
 * …glare back.
 * M Friendship +1

Choice 5 If N Romance is greater than 1, F will tease them about wanting to tell the Detective the truth. If N is a man, F will say he wants the Detective to swoon into his arms like in vampire movies. If N is a woman, F will say she wants the Detective to fawn over her like in the vampire movies.
 * “You think he was trying to mislead authorities by killing all over?”
 * People +8%
 * “How did he afford to go all over the world? I can barely afford to put gas in my car.”
 * No effect.
 * “Someone who goes to that extreme must have a reason.”
 * Deduction +8%
 * “Then maybe location really has nothing to do with it.”
 * Combat +8%

Choice 6 If the Detective is a woman or non-binary, they’ll crash into A and stumble backwards. If the Detective is a man, they’ll crash into A and both the Detective and A will stumble backwards.
 * “Don’t jump to those kinds of conclusions.”
 * Optimist +10%
 * “We need to get out there looking for him.”
 * Heart +10%
 * “You know it’s too soon; we can’t do anything yet.”
 * By the Book +10%
 * “I’m sure he just stayed with a friend and forgot to call.”
 * Optimist +10%
 * “We’ll find him. Don’t worry.”
 * Heart +10%
 * “…What exactly is it you hope I’ll do?”
 * Teamplayer -10%

Choice 7

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 8

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 1
 * -|CH 5=
 * “Oh Tina, I’m so sorry.”
 * Friendly +8%
 * “...Shit.”
 * Easygoing +8%
 * “We’ll find who did this.”
 * Impulsive +8%
 * “We have to treat this like any other case.”
 * Easygoing +8%
 * Remain silent.
 * Friendly -8%
 * “I guess that shouldn’t be a surprise.”
 * Impulsive -8%

Choice 2
 * “How am I supposed to protect people when I have no clue what’s going on?”
 * Heart +12%
 * “I guess my hopes that the killer had skipped town are now thoroughly dashed.”
 * Optimist -8%
 * “The victims are so different. None of this makes sense.”
 * Heart -12%
 * “We better get on before the crowd rolls in.”
 * Heart -8%

Choice 3

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 4
 * “Wow, it’s so nice to know you’re worried about me, [Ava/Adam].”
 * Sarcastic +10%
 * “I’m going. Alone.”
 * Easygoing -10%
 * “How about working on your team skills, then getting back to me.”
 * Charming +10%
 * “Actually, it would be nice to have some support.”
 * Friendly +10%
 * Shake my head and keep walking.
 * Friendly -10%
 * “I suppose we are meant to be working together.”
 * Easygoing +10%

Choice 5
 * “Seeing as you’re so concerned, [Ava/Adam], you come with me.”
 * Team Unity +4%
 * Go with A to see Kate.
 * “[Morgan/Mason]’s probably the least intrusive, so [they] can come.”
 * Team Unity +4%
 * Go with M to see Kate.
 * “This will be a delicate situation.” [Nat/Nate] seems the best at that so far.
 * Team Unity +4%
 * Go with N to see Kate.
 * “[Farah/Felix] can come along.” [They]’ll make interesting company, at least.
 * Team Unity +4%
 * Go with F to see Kate.
 * “No. I’m going alone.”
 * Team Player -10%
 * Go see Kate alone.

SEE KATE WITH A
 * A Friendship +1

Choice 6
 * It’s the first time I’ve delivered news like this. I’m not looking forward to it.
 * Heart +8%
 * It’s the first time I’ve delivered news like this. But it’s part of the job.
 * Heart -8%
 * Although I’ve delivered news like this before, I never wanted to do this again.
 * Heart +8%
 * I’ve delivered news like this before, so I’m prepared for what will happen.
 * Heart -8%

Choice 7
 * Kneel down and comfort her.
 * By the Book -10%
 * Heart +10%
 * Friendly +10%
 * People +10%
 * Wait until she’s calmed down before doing anything.
 * By the Book -10%
 * Heart -10%
 * Friendly -10%
 * People -10%
 * Move her inside quickly.
 * By the Book +10%
 * Heart -10%
 * Friendly -10%
 * People +10%
 * Shift awkwardly. What am I supposed to do now?
 * By the Book -10%
 * Heart +8%
 * Friendly -8%
 * People -10%

Choice 8 (Pick 1 for now)
 * “Had he been acting out of character at all?”
 * “Where was Garret supposed to be last night?”
 * “Was he having trouble with anyone?”

Choice 9 (Can pick both remaining questions OR choose to end interview)
 * (If not picked before) “Had he been acting out of character at all?”
 * (If not picked before) “Where was Garret supposed to be last night?”
 * (If not picked before) “Was he having trouble with anyone?”
 * “You know what? Don’t worry about questions.”
 * By the Book -8%
 * Heart +12%

Choice 10

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 11
 * “I think we could make a good team if we could work together.”
 * A Friendship +1
 * My breath catches to find [them] already looking at me.
 * A Romance +1
 * I smile to find [them] already looking at me.
 * A Romance +1
 * “Are we ever going to get along?”
 * No effect.
 * Head back to the station.
 * No effect.

SEE KATE WITH M
 * M Friendship +1

Choice 6
 * “Yeah, let’s get going.”
 * Heart -8%
 * “You’d better be more sympathetic with Kate.”
 * Heart +8%
 * “Maybe you should stay in the car.”
 * Heart -8%
 * “Delivering this news isn’t exactly easy, you know.”
 * Heart +8%

Choice 7
 * Kneel down and comfort her.
 * By the Book -10%
 * Heart +10%
 * Friendly +10%
 * People +10%
 * Wait until she’s calmed down before doing anything.
 * By the Book -10%
 * Heart -10%
 * Friendly -10%
 * People -10%
 * Move her inside quickly.
 * By the Book +10%
 * Heart -10%
 * Friendly -10%
 * People +10%
 * Shift awkwardly. What am I supposed to do now?
 * By the Book -10%
 * Heart +10%
 * Friendly -8%
 * People -10%


 * Choice 8 (Pick 1 for now)
 * “Had he been acting out of character at all?”
 * “Where was Garret supposed to be last night?”
 * “Was he having trouble with anyone?”

Choice 9 (Can pick both remaining questions OR choose to end interview)
 * (If not picked before) “Had he been acting out of character at all?”
 * (If not picked before) “Where was Garret supposed to be last night?”
 * (If not picked before) “Was he having trouble with anyone?”
 * “You know what? Don’t worry about questions.”
 * By the Book -8%
 * Heart +12%
 * (If more than 1 question chosen) “That’s enough questions.”
 * No effect.

Choice 10

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 11

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 12
 * I shove [them] away and focus on getting back to the station.
 * No effect.
 * I ask [them] to back away
 * No effect.
 * The tension of the moment seems to turn to heat between us, and I revel in it.
 * M Romance +1
 * The tension of the moment seems to turn to heat between us, and I stumble to speak.
 * M Romance +1
 * I try to calm down and apologize.
 * M Friendship +1
 * I refuse to be the one to move first. None of this is my fault.
 * M Friendship +1
 * I shift away as much as I can, turning to focus on getting back to the station.
 * No effect.

SEE KATE WITH N
 * N Friendship +1

Choice 6
 * “Yeah, and I’m not exactly looking forward to it.”
 * Heart +8%
 * “Yeah, but it has to be done. It’s part of the job.”
 * Heart -8%
 * “No. I’ve done it before, but I never wanted to have to do it again.”
 * Heart +8%
 * “No, I’ve done it before. It has to be done. It’s part of the job.”
 * Heart -8%

Choice 7
 * I turn to face [them].
 * No effect.
 * The touch sends a pleasant shiver through me.
 * N Romance +1
 * I pull back from the touch.
 * No effect.

Choice 8
 * Kneel down and comfort her.
 * By the Book -10%
 * Heart +10%
 * Friendly +10%
 * People +10%
 * Wait until she’s calmed down before doing anything.
 * By the Book +10%
 * Heart -10%
 * Friendly -10%
 * People -10%
 * Move her inside quickly.
 * By the Book +10%
 * Heart -10%
 * Friendly +8%
 * People +8%
 * Shift awkwardly. What am I supposed to do now?
 * By the Book -10%
 * Heart -10%
 * Friendly -8%
 * People -10%

Choice 9 (Pick up to 2, or End Interview)
 * “You know what? Don’t worry about questions.”
 * By the Book -8%
 * Heart +12%
 * Ends the Interview.
 * “Had he been acting out of character at all?”
 * “Where was Garret supposed to be last night?”
 * “Was he having any trouble with anyone?”

Choice 10

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 11
 * “You ready to go?”
 * No effect.
 * “What good am I if I can’t stop this from happening!”
 * N Friendship +1
 * “I need to catch this guy before having to tell another mother her child is dead.”
 * N Friendship +1
 * “...Let’s just get going.”
 * No effect.
 * “All of this sucks.”
 * No effect.
 * Get into the car.
 * No effect.

Choice 12

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

SEE KATE WITH F
 * F Friendship +1

Choice 6
 * “I’ve not done this before either, and I’m not exactly looking forward to it.”
 * Heart +8%
 * “I’ve not done this before either. But it’s part of the job.”
 * Heart -8%
 * “I’ve done this before, but I never wanted to have to again.”
 * Heart +8%
 * “I’ve done it before. It’s part of the job.”
 * Heart -8%

Choice 7
 * Kneel down and comfort her.
 * By the Book -10%
 * Heart +10%
 * Friendly +10%
 * People +10%
 * Wait until she’s calmed down before doing anything.
 * By the Book -10%
 * Heart -10%
 * Friendly -10%
 * People -10%
 * Move her inside quickly.
 * By the Book +10%
 * Heart -10%
 * Friendly -10%
 * People +10%
 * Shift awkwardly. What am I supposed to do now?
 * By the Book -10%
 * Heart +10%
 * Friendly -10%
 * People -10%
 * F will remember that the Detective froze.

Choice 8 (Pick up to 2, or End Interview)
 * “You know what? Don’t worry about questions.”
 * By the Book -8%
 * Heart +12%
 * Ends the Interview.
 * “Had he been acting out of character at all?”
 * “Where was Garret supposed to be last night?”
 * “Was he having any trouble with anyone?”

Choice 9
 * “There’s nothing we can do for her.”
 * No effect.
 * “She’s lost her son. There’s no way to help that.”
 * No effect.
 * “What do you think we can do to help?”
 * No effect.
 * “Oh, now you want to help?”
 * No effect.
 * “I wish we could do more.”
 * F Friendship +1

Choice 10

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 11 If the Detective told A that F froze and F remembers that the Detective froze, F will tell A and N that the Detective didn’t do much better. No matter what, N will be sorry that F had to go at all. If the Detective told A, F will glare over their shoulder at the Detective as they leave. If the Detective didn’t tell A, F will smile as they leave.
 * “[A] should know. [They are] your team leader in these things.”
 * The Detective will tell A that F froze.
 * [Their] touch sends an unexpected tingle over my skin. “Oh, uh… sure.”
 * The Detective will not tell A that F froze.
 * F Romance +1
 * [Their] touch sends a heat over me, one I smile at. “Of course.”
 * The Detective will not tell A that F froze.
 * F Romance +1
 * “Fine, but don’t let it happen again.”
 * The Detective will not tell A that F froze.
 * [They’re] not part of my team, so not my problem.
 * The Detective will not tell A that F froze.
 * “Don’t worry about it. No one is made of stone.”
 * The Detective will not tell A that F froze.
 * F Friendship +1

SEE KATE ALONE

If the Detective decides to go see Kate alone, Unit Bravo will say they’ll go check in with Rebecca, but will notice that F seems to peel away from the group as they’re all leaving.

Choice 6
 * It’s the first time I’ve delivered news like this. I’m not looking forward to it.
 * Heart +8%
 * It’s the first time I’ve delivered news like this. But it’s part of the job.
 * Heart -8%
 * Although I’ve delivered news like this before, I never wanted to do this again.
 * Heart +8%
 * I’ve delivered news like this before, so I’m prepared for what will happen.
 * Heart -8%

Choice 7
 * Kneel down and comfort her.
 * By the Book -10%
 * Heart +10%
 * Friendly +10%
 * People +10%
 * Wait until she’s calmed down before doing anything.
 * By the Book -10%
 * Heart -10%
 * Friendly -10%
 * People -10%
 * Move her inside quickly.
 * By the Book +10%
 * Heart -10%
 * Friendly -10%
 * People +10%
 * Shift awkwardly. What am I supposed to do now?
 * By the Book -10%
 * Heart +10%
 * Friendly -10%
 * People -10%

Choice 8 (Pick up to 2, or End Interview)
 * “You know what? Don’t worry about questions.”
 * By the Book -8%
 * Heart +12%
 * Ends the Interview.
 * “Had he been acting out of character at all?”
 * “Where was Garret supposed to be last night?”
 * “Was he having any trouble with anyone?”

Choice 9

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 10

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

When the Detective arrives back to the station, N and A will already be waiting, but F enters shortly after the Detective with a smile on their face, and nods to A.

PATHS MERGE HERE

Choice 11/12/13  If the Detective previously Verda with N, he will remark at meeting another agent, and say he enjoyed meeting A’s colleague.
 * The thoughts don’t affect me much. I have to get on with the job.
 * Heart -8%
 * I have to catch the killer, no matter what.
 * Heart +8%
 * I take a ragged breath at the painful thoughts.
 * Heart +8%

Choice 12/13/14 If Verda met N in Chapter 3
 * “Verda, meet [Ava/Adam].”
 * By the Book -6%
 * “This is Commanding Agent [Ava/Adam] du Mortain.”
 * By the Book +8%
 * “Yeah, another one.”
 * By the Book -8%

Choice 12/13/14

If Verda did not meet N in Chapter 3
 * “Doctor Solomon Verda, this is Commanding Agent [Ava/Adam] du Mortain and Agent [Natalie/Nathaniel] Sewell.”
 * By the Book +14%
 * “Verda, this is [Ava/Adam] and [Nat/Nate].”
 * By the Book -14%
 * Let them introduce themselves.
 * By the Book -10%

Choice 13/14/15

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

If Science is at least 25, the Detective will tell A what dopamine is. If Science is lower than 25, N will explain what dopamine is.

Choice 14/15/16
 * “If you find anything else, call me straight away.”
 * Friendly -8%
 * “I can’t really say it’s been a pleasure, what with the dead body and all, so see you later.”
 * Sarcastic +8%
 * “We’ll leave you to your… patient, Doctor.”
 * Charming +8%
 * Verda Relationship +1
 * “Thanks for your help, Verda.”
 * Friendly +8%
 * Verda Relationship +1

Choice 15/16/17
 * “What the hell happened to my desk?”
 * No effect.
 * “Do I even want to ask?”
 * No effect.
 * Shake my head and sit down.
 * No effect.
 * “Is that somebody’s attempt at modern art?”
 * F Friendship +1

Choice 16/17/18 All options yield very little results or new leads. Each path progresses virtually the same, and it doesn’t matter which you choose outside of what stat boosts you want.
 * Focus efforts on finding a link between the victims.
 * People +26%
 * Follow leads on the victims.
 * Concentrate on the oddities in the blood.
 * Science +26%
 * Follow leads on the blood.
 * Go over all of the evidence again methodically.
 * Deduction +26%
 * Go back over the old evidence.
 * Follow the occult angle Verda mentioned.
 * Teamplayer +10%
 * Deduction +16%
 * Follow Verda’s occult angle.

If the Detective found the dock worker’s pin, Tina will find information about a group of dock workers who protested a recall of the pins, and begins to try narrowing down the search further.

If the Detective found out about the chanting, Tina discovers that residents living near the alley Garret was killed in had also heard chanting, and the Detective has her pursue this lead further because they remember Mrs. Hudders interview.

If the Detective found neither the dock worker’s pin nor the chanting, Tina will learn about the chanting through interviewing residents living near the alley Garret was killed in, and the Detective will write this off as local pub-goers making too much noise.

Choice 17/18/19

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 18/19/20
 * “Of course. I’d be happy to help.”
 * N Friendship +1
 * “I’ll take any chance to give my opinion.”
 * F Friendship +1
 * “It’s about time you asked.”
 * No effect
 * Just give a nod.
 * No effect

Choice 19/20/21 If the Detective chose to pursue the connection between the victims, Bobby’s headline will be about the victims. If the Detective chose to pursue the oddities in the blood, Bobby’s headline will be about the blood. If the Detective chose to look over existing evidence, Bobby’s headline will be about the evidence. If the Detective chose to pursue occult leads, Bobby’s headline will be about the occult.
 * “Good afternoon, Mayor.”
 * By the Book +12%
 * Impulsive -8%
 * “Detective [Surname] speaking.”
 * By the Book +12%
 * Easygoing -8%
 * “Yeah?”
 * By the Book -12%
 * Easygoing +8%
 * “Ah, Mayor, it’s always such a delight.”
 * Charming +8%
 * By the Book -12%

Choice 20/21/22

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 21/22/23
 * I can barely reply, “Understood,” through my clenched teeth.
 * By the Book +8%
 * “As you command, my lord.” I don’t hold back the sarcasm.
 * By the Book -8%
 * “Of course, Mayor.” He’s right, the town should know I’m trying to help in this.
 * By the Book +8%
 * Mayor Relationship +1

Choice 22/23/24
 * “Thank you. I needed to hear that right now.”
 * Optimist +8%
 * Friendly +12%
 * “Ah, stop that. You’ll make me blush.”
 * Optimist +8%
 * Charming +12%
 * “Faith isn’t exactly what I need to find this guy.”
 * Optimist -8%
 * Impulsive -12%
 * Just nod in reply.
 * Optimist -8%
 * Friendly -12%
 * “I just hope your faith isn’t misplaced…”
 * Optimist -8%
 * Sarcastic -12%

Choice 23/24/25

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 1
 * -|CH 6=
 * ...I’m going to take [their] call.
 * By the Book -20%
 * The Detective takes the call.
 * ...I decide to reject the call.
 * By the Book +20%
 * Mayor Relationship +1
 * The Detective does not take the call.
 * ...I let it ring.
 * By the Book +12%
 * Mayor Relationship +1
 * The Detective does not take the call.

Choice 2

If the Detective does not take the call
 * Listen to it.
 * Impulsive +6%
 * Delete it.
 * Impulsive -8%
 * Ignore it.
 * Impulsive -6%

OR

Choice 2

If the Detective does take the call
 * “Nobody appreciates your story.”
 * Impulsive +6%
 * “The story was a bit tabloid, wasn’t it?”
 * Sarcastic -6%
 * “How strange that the mayor wouldn’t like you milking his son for information.”
 * Sarcastic +6%
 * “I thought the story was attention-grabbing.”
 * Charming +6%
 * “Wait for [them] to continue.”
 * Friendly -6%
 * “You better leave Douglas alone.”
 * Charming -6%

Choice 3
 * “Let’s just get this over with.”
 * M Friendship +1
 * “Shall we start the patrol?”
 * No effect.
 * “I doubt anything will happen tonight, but be careful.”
 * Team Unity +6%
 * N Friendship +1
 * “Sorry you guys have to freeze out here with me.”
 * Team Unity +6%
 * F Friendship +1
 * “We’ll patrol for a few hours, and then head home.”
 * A Friendship +1

Choice 4
 * “I can do more as a detective than I could as an officer.”
 * Heart -10%
 * Teamplayer +8%
 * Optimist +8%
 * “I miss being proactive. Detectives only deal with crimes after they’ve happened—not prevention.”
 * Heart +10%
 * Teamplayer +8%
 * Optimist -8%
 * Combat +12%
 * “I didn’t think I’d enjoy it, but actually, I’m glad to be a detective.”
 * Heart +10%
 * Teamplayer +8%
 * Optimist +8%
 * “I certainly don’t get to interact with people in town as much, which I miss.”
 * Heart +10%
 * Teamplayer +8%
 * Optimist +8%
 * People +12%
 * “I’m more suited to working through evidence than being out and about as an officer.”
 * Heart -10%
 * Teamplayer -8%
 * Optimist +8%
 * Deduction +12%
 * “I thought I’d enjoy being a detective, but sometimes I regret it.”
 * Heart -10%
 * Teamplayer -8%
 * Optimist -8%
 * “It gives me more time in the lab, which is something I enjoy.”
 * Heart -10%
 * Teamplayer -8%
 * Optimist +8%
 * Science +12%
 * “I haven’t been a detective long enough to decide yet.”
 * Heart -10%
 * Optimist -8%

Choice 5 (Determines who the Detective will patrol with)
 * …A.
 * …N.
 * …M.
 * …F.

PATROL WITH A

Choice 6
 * “We should at least try to talk.”
 * No effect
 * At least [they’re] good to look at while waiting.
 * A Romance +1
 * My tension drops, and I find my focus keeps being drawn towards [them].
 * A Romance +1
 * Wait silently as [they do].
 * No effect.

Choice 7 If A is a woman, she will give the Detective her scarf. If A is a man, he will give the Detective his coat.
 * “Aw, see? You do like me, really.”
 * A Friendship +1
 * [If the Detective is female or non-binary] Stumble on a reply and try to stop the blush [their] gaze pulls from me. “Well, uh, thanks…”
 * A Romance +1
 * [If the Detective is male] Stumble on a reply and try to stop the shiver [their] gaze pulls from me. “Well, uh, thanks…”
 * A Romance +1
 * Smile back confidently. “You have no idea how competent I can be.”
 * A Romance +1
 * “That’s because I am completely competent, Agent.” Suppress a chuckle.
 * No effect.
 * “Really? Because all of your hostility would suggest otherwise.”
 * No effect.
 * “Thank you.”
 * No effect.
 * Remain silent.
 * No effect.

Choice 8 If the extended A Romance scene is not triggered, the chapter will end after the rest of UB catches up with them, and the Detective separates from the group to go home.
 * ...trying to get out of the garment.
 * No effect.
 * ...smirking, [their] pulse racing.
 * A Romance +1
 * Triggers extended A Romance scene
 * ...flushed, [their] pulse fluttering.
 * A Romance +1
 * Triggers extended A Romance scene
 * ...glaring, arms folded.
 * No effect.
 * ...staring in complete confusion.
 * No effect.

If the extended A Romance scene is triggered, A will realize that they pulled the Detective close to them when giving them their coat/scarf, and the Detective’s skin will burn like a furnace against A’s over-sensitive skin. A is surprised to have noticed signs of attraction the Detective displayed because they usually do their best to ignore them, and they will feel reluctant to release the Detective from the embrace they’re in. F will interrupt the moment.

If the Detective pepper sprayed A, F will make a joke about A “peppering” the Detective with affection. If the Detective shot A, F will make a joke about A “shooting the breeze” with the Detective. A will be annoyed at the reminder that they had to throw out their favorite T-shirt.

The Detective will realize the coat/scarf has begun to feel comfortable.

Choice 9

If triggered extended A Romance scene

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

The Detective will notice A staring after them for a moment as they depart before disappearing into the night.

PATROL WITH N

Choice 6
 * ...keep a lookout around every corner.
 * No effect.
 * ...drift towards [N] without realising what I’m doing.
 * N Romance +1
 * ...check out the agent while I have the chance—the [man/woman] is too attractive to ignore.
 * N Romance +1
 * ...try to make general conversation.
 * No effect.

Choice 7

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 8 If the extended N Romance scene is not triggered, the chapter will end after A catches up with N and the Detective and A tells N that Rebecca wants to meet with them. The Detective decides to call it a night, and leaves wondering whether or not they’ll get any sleep out of the night.
 * ...reeling away from the blood, skin paled.
 * No effect.
 * ...wrapping the wound with a cloth, [their] pulse speeding at their touch.
 * N Romance +1
 * Triggers extended N Romance scene
 * ...wrapping the wound with a cloth and asking, “Shall I kiss it better?”
 * N Romance +1
 * Triggers extended N Romance scene
 * ...wrapping the wound with a cloth.
 * N Friendship +1
 * ...unconcerned about the wound.
 * No effect.

If the extended N Romance scene is triggered, N will remember how powerful attraction can be. Even after the Detective takes a step back from N, they can still feel heat pulsing through them. After A interrupts and they part ways with the Detective, the Detective will overhear A asking N what they think they’re doing, to which N will respond “stop being such a stick in the mud.” As the Detective leaves, they will see N smiling at them before A pulls them away.

PATROL WITH M

Choice 6
 * “So… we’re just supposed to wait? In silence?”
 * No effect.
 * It’s my first chance to really examine the agent… and I like what I see.
 * M Romance +1
 * Without realising, I’ve moved closer towards [them].
 * M Romance +1
 * Continue to wait in silence.
 * No effect.

Choice 7

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 8
 * “Yeah, I’m fine now—just a weird headache,” the detective replies, taking the offered hand.
 * Friendly +6%
 * “Oh man, I’m in serious need of painkillers,” the detective replies, taking the offered hand.
 * Impulsive +6%
 * “I’m fine. No thanks to you,” the detective replies, batting away the offered hand.
 * Charming -6%
 * “Thanks for the concern,” the detective replies tartly, though taking [M]’s offered hand.
 * Sarcastic +6%
 * The detective bats away the offered hand and gets up by [themself].
 * No effect.

Choice 9 If the extended M Romance scene is not triggered, the Detective will wonder when the rest of the unit will finally show up before F finds them. F will tell M that Rebecca wants to see them, and the Detective will decide to go home, excited at the prospect of sleep.
 * ...the detective raises a brow and says, “Thanks, but you can let go now.”
 * No effect.
 * … the detective laughs and says, “Thanks for saving me from that embarrassment.”
 * No effect.
 * [If the Detective is female or non-binary]...the detective blushes, [their] pulse fluttering.
 * M Romance +1
 * Triggers extended M Romance scene
 * [If the Detective is male]...heat radiates from the detective, [their] pulse fluttering.
 * M Romance +1
 * Triggers extended M Romance scene
 * ...the detective smirks and says, “If you wanted to get close, you could have just asked.”
 * M Romance +1
 * Triggers extended M Romance scene
 * ...the detective pushes away, their senses obviously fully regained.
 * No effect.

If the extended M Romance scene is triggered, M will notice heat radiating off of the Detective’s skin, and toss all thought of Rebecca or repercussions out the window. M will pull the Detective closer, and enjoy the reactions it elicits from the Detective. This is the only part of humans M enjoys. F will then interrupt them, and say that they’re glad they were the ones to find M and the Detective. M will push the Detective away. As M and F leave, the Detective will overhear F tease M about getting to know the Detective, and M will tell F not to read anything into it, as there’s only one part of them M would be interested in knowing, and they can barely work up enough enthusiasm for that.

PATROL WITH F

Choice 6
 * I hurry to keep up, not wanting to be alone in the shadows.
 * No effect.
 * I match [F]’s pace, if only to enjoy the eye candy the agent provides.
 * F Romance +1
 * I match [F]’s pace, drawn closer to [their] side than I realise.
 * F Romance +1
 * I keep my own pace, letting the agent match my steps.
 * No effect.

Choice 7

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 8 If the extended F Romance scene is not triggered, M will come to tell F that Rebecca wants to see them. The Detective parts ways with the agents, wondering if they will get any sleep after the long night.
 * ...rolls [their] eyes and says, “Do you ever stop with the pickup lines?”
 * No effect.
 * ...has turned a bright red and is fumbling to respond.
 * F Romance +1
 * Triggers extended F Romance scene
 * ...gives a slow smile and saunters a step closer. “What did you have in mind, Agent?”
 * F Romance +1
 * Triggers extended F Romance scene
 * ...says, “Professionalism doesn’t count for much at the Agency, obviously.”
 * No effect.
 * ...frowns in total confusion. “What exactly are we supposed to get up to?”
 * No effect.
 * ...gives a chuckle, shaking [their] head. “You’re much more fun than I was expecting from an agent.”
 * F Friendship +1

If the extended F Romance scene is triggered, F will continue flirting with the Detective, wondering why humans tend to be so against following their emotions openly. When M arrives, F will feel a pang of disappointment at the Detective stepping away because of the interruption.

Choice 1
 * -|CH 7=
 * ...mash my hand on the off button, begrudgingly getting up.
 * Impulsive -6%
 * ...turn it off with a sigh. Time to get up.
 * Impulsive -6%
 * ...stare at the time in disbelief, eventually turning it off and slowly getting up.
 * Easygoing +6%
 * ...swipe it off my bedside table, denying morning with a lie-in.
 * Easygoing -6%
 * The Detective will be late.
 * ...turn it off and get up with energy.
 * Sarcastic -6%
 * ...press the snooze button and get up, in a while…
 * Impulsive +6%
 * The Detective will be late.

Choice 2

Determines the Detective’s decor (Permanent)

If the Detective got up on time If the Detective was late
 * By the Book +6%
 * Captain Relationship +1
 * By the Book -6%
 * Captain Relationship -1

Choice 3

Determines the Detective’s eye color (Permanent)

Choice 4
 * “I got three hours sleep. Don’t mess with me today.”
 * No effect.
 * “Well, that’s just rude.”
 * Friendship +1
 * “This is how I look. Deal with it.”
 * M Friendship +1
 * Roll my eyes, too tired to deal with quips today.
 * N Friendship +1
 * “I didn’t realize I had to look a certain way in order to solve a crime.”
 * A Friendship +1

If the Detective went on patrol with A and did not trigger the extended A Romance scene, F will tease A about how weird it must have been for the Detective to be adorned with A’s clothes. If the extended A Romance scene was triggered, F will tease A by saying the Detective nearly melted into their arms while covered in their clothes.

If the Detective went on patrol with N and did not trigger the extended N Romance scene, F will tease N about how weird it must have been for the Detective to see N flailing their bloody hand about. If the extended N Romance scene was triggered, F will tease N about the Detective coming to their rescue and bandaging the wound with such affectionate care.

If the Detective went on patrol with M and did not trigger the extended M Romance scene, it’s revealed that M still hasn’t told anyone about the effect their pheromones had on the Detective and that they have no plans to divulge that information. If the extended M Romance scene was triggered, F will tease M about them being surprisingly attentive to the Detective.

If the Detective went on patrol with F and did not trigger the extended F Romance scene, F will be proud of themself that their pheromones worked to cover the Detective’s scent. If the extended F Romance scene was triggered, F will smile at the memory of the heated moment they shared with the Detective.

Choice 5
 * “He would never be forgotten.”
 * Heart +14%
 * By the Book +8%
 * “I’d be able to catch the killer quicker without interruptions.”
 * Heart -14%
 * By the Book -8%
 * Oh, I really hope she doesn’t cry again.
 * Heart -14%
 * By the Book -8%
 * “I’m afraid I can’t give you any details.”
 * Heart -14%
 * By the Book +8%
 * Lie. “We’re progressing well. Please don’t worry.”
 * Heart +14%
 * By the Book -8%

Choice 6

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 7

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 8
 * Call [F]
 * F Friendship +1
 * Team Unity +4%
 * Teamplayer +8%
 * Call [N]
 * N Friendship +1
 * Team Unity +4%
 * Teamplayer +8%
 * Call [M]
 * M Friendship +1
 * Team Unity +4%
 * Teamplayer +8%
 * Call [A]
 * A Friendship +1
 * Team Unity +4%
 * Teamplayer +8%
 * Don’t call any of them.
 * Team Unity -6%
 * By the Book -10%
 * Teamplayer -16%

Choice 9

If the Detective decided to call F
 * “Hi, [F], it’s [Name].”
 * By the Book -8%
 * The Detective will leave a casual voicemail.
 * “Agent Hauville, it’s Detective [Surname].”
 * By the Book +8%
 * The Detective will leave a formal voicemail.

Choice 9

If the Detective decided to call N
 * “Hi, [N], it’s [Name].”
 * By the Book -8%
 * The Detective will leave a casual voicemail.
 * “Agent Sewell, it’s Detective [Surname].”
 * By the Book +8%
 * The Detective will leave a formal voicemail.

Choice 9

If the Detective decided to call M
 * “Hi, [M], it’s [Name].”
 * By the Book -8%
 * The Detective will leave a casual voicemail.
 * “Agent [M], it’s Detective [Surname].”
 * By the Book +8%
 * The Detective will leave a formal voicemail.

Choice 9

If the Detective decided to call A
 * “Hi, [A], it’s [Name].”
 * By the Book -8%
 * The Detective will leave a casual voicemail.
 * “Agent du Mortain, it’s Detective [Surname].”
 * By the Book +8%
 * The Detective will leave a formal voicemail.

Choice 9/10
 * “Oh yes, all those living patients I see you’re swamped with…”
 * Sarcastic +8%
 * “I understand, but it has been a long time since we sent them over.”
 * Friendly +8%
 * “Without the ‘results of the dead,’ you may have a lot fewer living.”
 * Charming -8%
 * “The lives being taken are just as valuable.”
 * Sarcastic -8%
 * “I’m sure a man in your position can help me out, right?”
 * Charming +8%

If the Detective called F, the voicemail will interrupt their musing on how quiet the office is without them around. If the Detective triggered the extended F Romance scene, F will lick their top lip at the sound of the Detective’s voice, and smile after the message plays.

If the Detective called N, the voicemail will interrupt their inner turmoil over arguing with their best friend. They pick up the phone as if it might infect them, and it will take them several minutes to figure out how to play the message. If the Detective triggered the extended N Romance scene, N will smile at the sound of the Detective’s voice and be tempted to play the message again to hear it once more.

If the Detective called M, the voicemail will interrupt their enjoyment of the silence around the station, and they delete the message after begrudgingly listening to it and rolling their eyes at the Detective’s voice. If the Detective triggered the extended M Romance scene, M will shift in their chair upon hearing the Detective’s voice, and won’t delete the message.

If the Detective called A, the voicemail will interrupt them reflecting on their argument with the Detective. They pick up the phone without looking, and nearly crush it with their bare hands upon hearing that the Detective ran off somewhere. If the Detective triggered the extended A Romance scene, A will be disturbed at how relieved they feel to hear the Detective’s voice.

If the Detective didn’t call anyone, N will re-enter the station and see Tina, who says that she’d thought they left with the Detective. Douglas will tell them that the Detective went to the hospital to check on the blood test results. N will grimace, knowing A will react poorly to this information.

Choice 10/11

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 1
 * -|CH 8=
 * “I’m afraid I can’t discuss them.”
 * By the Book +12%
 * “I suppose that’s pretty obvious.”
 * By the Book -12%
 * “They are, which is why I need them urgently.”
 * By the Book -12%

Choice 2

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 3

(ALL OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

[STAT CHECK]

If Charming is 55 or above, the Detective will internally criticize his lack of charm and professionalism. If Charming is 54 or below, the Detective will be grateful they didn’t have to press him for the results, otherwise they’d have to deal with the Captain berating them for poor treatment of colleagues.

If Sarcastic is 55 or above, the Detective will shudder and hope his slime washes off of them. If Sarcastic is 54 or below, the Detective will be thankful that they got what Verda needed, and try to make sure not to get blood on the results.

If Friendly is 55 or above, the Detective will try to convince themselves that perhaps he was a good worker, even if he wasn’t very professional. If Friendly is 54 or below, the Detective will add him to the list of people who have really pushed them.

If Deduction is 35 or above, or People is 35 or above, the Detective will wonder why he was so reluctant to hand the results over and find it difficult to shake off the thought.

Choice 1
 * -|CH 9=
 * I’d introduced myself with enthusiasm, and the two of us hit it off straight away.
 * People +12%
 * Optimist +6%
 * Teamplayer +12%
 * Verda Relationship +3
 * His obvious intelligence was… imposing, at first, but I eventually realised he’s a really laid-back guy.
 * Deduction +8%
 * Optimist -6%
 * Teamplayer +8%
 * Verda Relationship +2
 * We were both focused on work, but got to know each other in time.
 * Deduction +12%
 * Optimist -8%
 * Teamplayer -12%
 * Verda Relationship +1
 * Another science-minded colleague was just what I’d needed; we bonded over our shared interest.
 * Science +12%
 * Optimist +12%
 * Teamplayer +8%
 * Verda Relationship +3
 * We’re on good terms, though our relationship has always been more good colleagues than friends.
 * Optimist -12%
 * Teamplayer -12%

Choice 2

(ALL DIALOGUE OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 3

(ALL DIALOGUE OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

If the Detective chose tea or coffee at the cafe, they will go to take a drink from their cup only to realize the dregs have gone stale.

If the Detective chose water at the cafe, they will go to take a drink from their cup only to realize their glass is empty.

Choice 4
 * “If I’d realised the time, I wouldn’t have kept working.”
 * By the Book -10%
 * “My mind’s been so all over the place. I didn’t realise I was here so late.”
 * By the Book -10%
 * “That’s not exactly unusual for me.”
 * By the Book +10%
 * “A detective’s work is never done…”
 * By the Book +10%
 * “So are you.”
 * No effect

Choice 5

If the Detective found the dock worker’s anchor pin
 * “I was hoping it wouldn’t be someone local.
 * Sarcastic -8%
 * “Ah yes, he was always such a delightful piece of work…”
 * Sarcastic +8%
 * “We’ll have to bring him in.”
 * Impulsive +8%
 * “I knew the guy was a waste the first time we arrested him.
 * Charming -8%
 * “None of this makes him the actual murderer though.”
 * Impulsive -8%
 * “I’m sure I can get him to talk with my charming ways.”
 * Charming +8%

OR

Choice 5

If the Detective found out about the chanting
 * “Great…”
 * Impulsive -8%
 * “I will keep them safe.”
 * Impulsive +8%
 * “Nothing like the entire town relying on me to help with my stress levels.”
 * Sarcastic +8%
 * “Maybe they should help themselves instead of just relying on me.”
 * Charming -8%
 * “They’d better be mentioning my charming smile too.”
 * Charming +8%
 * “I hope I can live up to their expectations…”
 * Sarcastic -8%
 * Give a shrug. “Doesn’t bother me much what they think.”
 * Friendly -8%

OR

Choice 5

If the Detective learned about the blood transfusions
 * “Every time we get a step forward on this case, another thing stops us.”
 * Sarcastic -8%
 * “Okay, yeah, this really did just get weirder.”
 * Impulsive +8%
 * “We better keep this quiet. A normal murder’s bad enough—but this could cause another panic.”
 * Impulsive -8%
 * “On the bright side, maybe we’ve discovered a new species! Or at least its blood…”
 * Sarcastic +8%
 * “I wonder how I’ll charm the mayor, once he learns the case has stalled.”
 * Charming +8%
 * “When the hell is this case ever going to get moving?”
 * Charming -8%

Choice 6 If the Douglas path is triggered, Douglas will be more integrated within the story, while Bobby’s role will be limited. If the Bobby path is triggered, Bobby will be more integrated within the story, and Douglas’s role will be limited.
 * “Okay, but just one drink!”
 * Heart +6%
 * Triggers the Douglas path
 * The Detective goes out for drinks
 * “Yeah, you’re right. I deserve a good time during all of this!”
 * Heart +12%
 * Triggers the Douglas path
 * The Detective goes out for drinks
 * “I suppose it would be good to get a sense of the mood of the people at the bar.”
 * Heart -8%
 * Triggers the Douglas path
 * The Detective goes out for drinks
 * “I better not. I can’t imagine the mayor being too happy if he hears I went out during all of this.”
 * Heart -12%
 * Triggers the Bobby path
 * The Detective stays at the office
 * “I would like to… but I can’t. I really need to finish these reports.”
 * Heart -10%
 * Triggers the Bobby path
 * The Detective stays at the office
 * “No thanks. I’m too tired. I’m just gonna finish up here and then head home.”
 * Heart +8%
 * Triggers the Bobby path
 * The Detective stays at the office
 * “I’m not really a ‘going out’ kind of [person], you know that.”
 * Heart -8%
 * Triggers the Bobby path
 * The Detective stays at the office

THE DETECTIVE GOES OUT FOR DRINKS

Choice 7
 * ...totally wasted. The drinks have been going down so easy!
 * Impulsive +16%
 * If the Detective said they were only going to have one drink, Tina will tease them. If the Detective said they deserved a good time, Tina will say they’ve definitely had one. If the Detective said they were going to get a sense of the people’s mood, Tina will ask if all the drinks have made them forget about work.
 * ...completely sober. Drinking is not the best idea in case I need to be called in.
 * Impulsive -16%
 * If the Detective said they were only going to have one drink, Tina will remind them, pleading them to have at least one with her. If the Detective said they deserved a good time, Tina will say that they haven’t even touched any. If the Detective said they were going to get a sense of the people’s mood, Tina will say it’s a shame they haven’t had even one to forget about work a bit.
 * ...completely sober. I don’t drink, or only very rarely.
 * No effect
 * If the Detective said they were only going to have one drink, Tina will remind them, pleading them to have at least one with her. If the Detective said they deserved a good time, TIna will say that they haven’t even touched any. If the Detective said they were going to get a sense of the people’s mood, Tina will say it’s a shame they haven’t had even one to forget about work a bit.
 * ...a bit tipsy. I’ve tried to pace myself.
 * Impulsive +6%
 * If the Detective said they were only going to have one drink, Tina will tease them. If the Detective said they deserved a good time, TIna will say they’ve barely had enough to cover the outing. If the Detective said they were going to get a sense of the people’s mood, Tina will ask if all the drinks have made them forget about work.

Choice 8

Determines the Detective’s hair length (Permanent)

Choice 9 If the Detective had anything to drink, A will wrinkle their nose and say that they’re inebriated. If the Detective hasn’t been drinking, A will ask if they were planning to become as inebriated as Tina.
 * “You were the one who did all the blabbering!”
 * Friendly +8%
 * “Stop that talk. I’ll be tearing up in a minute.”
 * Sarcastic +8%
 * “Yeah, it’s not the same without having you around.”
 * Sarcastic -8%
 * “We still see each other all the time at the station.”
 * Easygoing -8%
 * “Oh, don’t go getting emotional on me!”
 * Charming +8%
 * “We’ll just have to hang out more often to make up for it.”
 * Easygoing +8%
 * Give a simple nod.
 * Friendly -8%

Choice 10

(ALL DIALOGUE OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 11
 * “I think [A]’s disapproving glare is chaperone enough!”
 * Team Unity +4%
 * F Friendship +1
 * “I don’t tend to get out much myself.”
 * No effect
 * “Might be nice to get to know you guys out of a professional atmosphere.”
 * Team Unity +4%
 * N Friendship +1
 * “Less of a chaperone, more of an enabler.” Wink back.
 * Team Unity +4%
 * F Friendship +1
 * “I’m not sure. I barely know you all.”
 * No effect
 * “I’m all for getting out of the office. In whatever capacity.”
 * Team Unity +4%
 * F Friendship +1
 * “Actually, I would mind.”
 * Team Unity -6%

Choice 12

Determines who you fetch drinks privately with
 * A
 * N
 * F
 * M

FETCH DRINKS WITH A
 * A Friendship +1

Choice 13
 * “That’s the point—to lose yourself for a few hours in the noise.”
 * Impulsive +6%
 * “I agree. But not everyone is like us, always thinking about work.”
 * Sarcastic -6%
 * “Life shouldn’t always be about work. You have to let loose sometimes.”
 * Easygoing +6%
 * “Wow...I bet you’re a real blast at parties.”
 * Sarcastic +6%
 * “Let them have a little fun. You might even enjoy it!”
 * Friendly +6%
 * “I suppose you’re right. People in our line of work have more responsibility than most.”
 * Impulsive -6%
 * “Work is important, but it doesn’t always need to happen in an office.”
 * Friendly +6%

Choice 14
 * “Sorry. You get that one, and I can manage the rest.”
 * A Friendship +1
 * Shiver at the sudden sparks which run over my skin at the touch. [RELATIONSHIP CHECK]
 * A Romance +1
 * If the extended N Romance scene was triggered while on patrol, or N Romance is 4 or more, they will catch N staring over at A and the Detective, frown, and then turn their focus to the ground.
 * Smile and move my fingers further over [theirs]. [RELATIONSHIP CHECK]
 * A Romance +1
 * If the extended N Romance scene was triggered while on patrol, or N Romance is 4 or more, they will catch N staring over at A and the Detective, frown, and then turn their focus to the ground.
 * Pull hand back and reach for the other glass instead.
 * No effect

FETCH DRINKS WITH N
 * N Friendship +1

Choice 13
 * “Glad I could help.”
 * Friendly +6%
 * “I think it’s going to take more than one night out to cure some of your team of their problems.”
 * Sarcastic +6%
 * “You all do seem rather...tense.”
 * Impulsive -6%
 * “It’s not a good idea to rely on others to help you relax.”
 * Easygoing -6%
 * “I think I needed some time off badly too.”
 * Sarcastic -6%
 * Simply nod.
 * Friendly -6%

Choice 14
 * ...I say, “Thanks for helping me with the drinks.”
 * N Friendship +1
 * ...I shuffle closer to [N], a smirk on my face.” [RELATIONSHIP CHECK]
 * N Romance +1
 * If the extended A Romance scene was triggered while on patrol, or A Romance is greater than 3, the Detective will catch A staring over at N and the Detective, their jaw set tightly, before glancing away quickly.
 * ...I’ve leant closer to [N] than expected, a heat settling over me when I realise. [RELATIONSHIP CHECK]
 * N Romance +1
 * If the extended A Romance scene was triggered while on patrol, or A Romance is greater than 3, the Detective will catch A staring over at N and the Detective, their jaw set tightly, before glancing away quickly.
 * ...I tap my foot impatiently, waiting for the drinks.
 * No effect.

FETCH DRINKS WITH M
 * M Friendship+1
 * If M Romance is above 3, or if the extended M Romance scene was triggered while on patrol, M will call the Detective a nickname. “Handsome” for male detectives, and “sweetheart” for female and non-binary detectives.

Choice 13
 * “How unexpectedly loyal of you.”
 * Impulsive +6%
 * “I’m sure they’re always so appreciative of your cheerful presence.”
 * Sarcastic +6%
 * “You should focus more on your own interests.”
 * Easygoing +6%
 * “Then why don’t you go back over there?”
 * Charming -16%
 * “You guys are obviously close.”
 * Sarcastic -6%
 * “That’s...not what I expected you to say.”
 * Impulsive -6%

Choice 14
 * “I was only trying to help, jeez.”
 * M Friendship +1
 * “Maybe you could show me what else you can do with it then.” Smirk.
 * M Romance +1
 * “Like you could do better.” Blush at the suggestion—the idea is more exciting than expected.”
 * M Romance +1
 * Sigh and give up on conversation.
 * No effect

FETCH DRINKS WITH F
 * F Friendship +1

Choice 13
 * “Work can enliven the spirit if it’s something you enjoy.”
 * Sarcastic -6%
 * “Yeah, I know what you mean. I like work, but there has to be a balance.”
 * Friendly +6%
 * “I don’t know. I’m happy spending most of my time at work.”
 * Easygoing +6%
 * “Most people have to work. No point in lamenting something you can’t change.”
 * Easygoing -6%
 * “If I had enough money, I would never work again...that would certainly enliven my spirit.”
 * Sarcastic +6%
 * “Work is work. It’s never going to be fun.”
 * Friendly -6%

Choice 14
 * “Nice try, but you’re going to have to look for distraction from someone else.” Chuckle. [RELATIONSHIP CHECK]
 * F Friendship +1
 * If F Friendship is above 2, they will throw their arm around the Detective’s shoulders.
 * “Maybe I shouldn’t stay if I’m such a distraction…” Smirk back. [RELATIONSHIP CHECK]
 * F Romance +1
 * If F Romance is above 2, they will throw their arm around the Detective’s shoulders.
 * I blush at the suggestive tone, though I can’t dampen the thrill it sends through me [RELATIONSHIP CHECK]
 * F Romance +1
 * If F Romance is above 2, this opens up additional dialogue options where the Detective can choose how they react to F offering their arm to escort them back to the table. None of these options have any effect.
 * “How? I’m your work colleague. Surely I would just remind you even more of work.” [RELATIONSHIP CHECK]
 * If F Friendship is above 2, they will throw their arm around the Detective’s shoulders.
 * “If you don’t move your gaze, you won’t be thinking of anything much longer.”
 * No effect

DRINKS PATHS MERGE HERE

Choice 15
 * “I can handle myself!”
 * No effect
 * “Maybe you should give me a little credit. I’m pretty capable, you know.”
 * No effect
 * “You’re an ass.”
 * No effect
 * “I wish you all had been there.”
 * Team Unity +4%
 * “You know, for a moment tonight, I thought you were actually a decent person…”
 * No effect
 * “Thanks for trusting me, [A].”
 * No effect
 * “Oh, well... thank you for looking out for me.”
 * Team Unity +4%
 * Don’t deign to reply.
 * No effect

Choice 16

(ALL DIALOGUE OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 17

(ALL DIALOGUE OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 18

(ALL DIALOGUE OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

If the Detective found out about the chanting, they will hear voices talking about finding them, not killing them, bringing them.

If the Detective found the anchor pin, they will see the suspect Tina discovered, not looking much like himself.

If the Detective found neither, they will run into a group of figures that block their path.

Choice 19
 * Try to grapple the attacker. [STAT CHECK]
 * If Combat is 25 or higher, their training will kick in and they will successfully charge the attacker.
 * If Deduction is 20 or higher, they will see a metal sign and successfully throw it at the attacker, knocking them down.
 * If the stat check fails, the Detective will try to knock him down, but the attacker doesn’t move. The Detective gets knocked down, hurt, and the attacker shifts their focus to them instead of Douglas.
 * Try to get his focus back on me. [STAT CHECK]
 * If People is 25 or higher, the Detective will start saying the chants and it will trigger the attacker to resume its mission and come closer, allowing Douglas to escape.
 * If Science is 25 or higher, the Detective will try to make a lot of noise and successfully draw the attacker’s attention.
 * If the stat check fails, the Detective won’t be able to think of anything that could draw the attacker’s attention, and just tells Douglas to run away.
 * Try to place myself in between Douglas and the attacker.
 * No effect
 * I don’t know what to do! What the hell is going on?
 * No effect

Choice 20

(ALL DIALOGUE OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

If the Detective had any drinks, they will have difficulty regaining their bearings during the fight.

Choice 21
 * Try to distract them. [STAT CHECK]
 * Team Unity +6%
 * If Science is 25 or above, or Deduction is 25 or above, the Detective will use their car horn to debilitate the attackers, and Unit Bravo will take them down.
 * If the stat check fails, the Detective won’t be able to think of anything to distract them with, and will get dazed. When they come around, Unit Bravo has taken care of the assailants.
 * Try to fight them. [STAT CHECK]
 * Team Unity +6%
 * If Combat is 25 or above, the Detective will work with F and they’ll successfully fight off the attackers.
 * If the stat check fails, the Detective’s attacks will fail and they’ll get dazed. When they come around, Unit Bravo has taken care of the assailants.
 * Try to talk them down. [STAT CHECK]
 * Team Unity +6%
 * If People is 25 or above, the Detective will try to talk to the attackers and it will seem as if they’re getting through to them. As they’re distracted, M will go around and knock all of them out.
 * If the stat check fails, the Detective will get dazed while trying to talk to the attackers. When they come around, Unit Bravo has taken care of the assailants.
 * Hide and wait until it’s over!
 * Team Unity -6%

Choice 22 If A Romance is 4 or above, they will run to catch the Detective. If N Romance is 4 or above, they will run to catch the Detective. If M Romance is 4 or above, they will run to catch the Detective. If F Romance is 4 or above, they will run to catch the Detective. If the Romance points are below 4 with all of the Love Interests, N will be the one to catch the Detective.
 * “Someone better tell me what is going on. Right now!”
 * Heart +8%
 * “You realise none of what you just said makes any sense.”
 * Heart -8%
 * “I’m going to assume there is a lot more going on with this case.”
 * Heart -8%
 * “Oh, I really hope this is all a dream…”
 * Heart +8%
 * “What is going on? Who are they!”
 * Heart +8%

THE DETECTIVE STAYS AT THE OFFICE

If Bobby is the Detective’s ex, they will use their nickname for them. If Bobby is the Detective’s ex friend, they will use their first name. If Bobby is an acquaintance, they will use their title.

Choice 7 [RELATIONSHIP CHECK]
 * “How did you get past the front desk?”
 * Impulsive -6%
 * If Bobby Relationship is 0 or 1, the Detective will roll their eyes.
 * “Oh joy...it’s you.”
 * Sarcastic +6%
 * If Bobby Relationship is 0 or 1, the Detective will roll their eyes.
 * [If Bobby is the Detective’s ex] “Don’t call me that.”
 * Easygoing -6%
 * If Bobby Relationship is 0 or 1, the Detective will roll their eyes.
 * [If Bobby is the Detective’s ex-friend] “It’s Detective [Surname] to you.”
 * Easygoing -6%
 * If Bobby Relationship is 0 or 1, the Detective will roll their eyes.
 * [If Bobby is the Detective’s ex or ex-friend] “It’s a surprise to see you here.”
 * Easygoing +6%
 * If Bobby Relationship is 0 or 1, the Detective will roll their eyes.
 * [If Bobby is an acquaintance] “A surprise to see you here, [Ms./Mr.] Marks.”
 * Easygoing +6%
 * “Leave.”
 * Charming -6%
 * If Bobby Relationship is 0 or 1, the Detective will roll their eyes.
 * Sigh, but smile politely. “Do you need something?”
 * Charming +6%
 * If Bobby Relationship is 0 or 1, the Detective will roll their eyes.
 * Wait for [them] to continue.
 * Friendly -6%
 * If Bobby Relationship is 0 or 1, the Detective will roll their eyes.

Choice 8
 * I’m going to need a drink to get me through this conversation. Pour drinks.
 * No effect
 * Hell, why not?
 * No effect
 * I suppose it’s the polite thing to do.
 * Bobby Relationship +1
 * “If you want one, you get it.” Don’t drink.
 * No effect
 * “You’re not going to be here long enough for a drink.” Don’t drink.
 * No effect
 * “Definitely not.” Don’t drink.
 * No effect
 * “That’s probably not a good idea. Sorry.” Don’t drink.
 * Bobby Relationship +1

Choice 9
 * “You’re not reporting. You’re creating delusions to sell papers.”
 * No effect
 * “Actually, I don’t have an opinion on what you’re doing.”
 * No effect
 * “You’re making my job ten times harder.”
 * No effect
 * “Wow, something we actually agree on.”
 * No effect
 * “You have your job. I have mine.”
 * No effect
 * “You’re only reporting what’s going on. I suppose I can respect that.”
 * Bobby Relationship +1
 * “I’d enjoy it if I wasn’t the one getting bad press from it.”
 * Bobby Relationship +1
 * Wait for [them] to continue.
 * No effect

Choice 10
 * “It’s an act. [They’re] obviously trying to get me to spill something.”
 * Optimist -12%
 * [If Bobby is an ex or ex-friend] I think [they’re] genuine. I’ve never heard [them] speak like this before.
 * Optimist +18%
 * Bobby Relationship +1
 * [If Bobby is an acquaintance] I don’t know [them] that well, but I still think [they’re] being genuine.
 * Optimist +12%
 * Bobby Relationship +1
 * I’m not sure...better play it safe.
 * Optimist -10%

Choice 11
 * “Work is important, especially in what we do. We can’t just clock off.”
 * By the Book +6%
 * Heart -6%
 * A Friendship +1
 * “‘Fun’? I think I used to know what that meant…”
 * By the Book -6%
 * Heart +6%
 * “You all seem to have an important job. It makes sense why it would take up all of your time.”
 * By the Book +6%
 * Heart -6%
 * “I do wish sometimes I had chosen a career that let me have more free time.”
 * By the Book -6%
 * Heart +6%
 * “Maybe you should force them out to have fun—for their own good.”
 * By the Book -6%
 * Heart +6%
 * “I’m all up for us all going out some time. We should totally blow off steam.”
 * By the Book -6%
 * Heart +6%
 * F Friendship +1
 * “I’m sure we’ll get free time when this is over.”
 * By the Book +6%
 * Heart +6%
 * “Our work is necessary, but there has to be a balance or we’ll just burn out.”
 * By the Book +6%
 * Heart +6%
 * N Friendship +1

Choice 12

Determines the Detective’s Hair Length (Permanent)

If the extended A Romance scene was triggered while on patrol, or A Romance is 4 or above, the Detective will think they caught A watching them stretch. If the extended N Romance scene was triggered while on patrol, or N Romance is 4 or above, the Detective notices N’s gaze flicker to them while they’re stretching. If the extended F Romance scene was triggered while on patrol, or F Romance is 3 or above, the Detective will catch F’s gaze on them while they stretch and see them smirking. If the extended M Romance scene was triggered while on patrol, or M Romance is 3 or above, the Detective catches M watching their motions closely as they stretch.

Choice 13
 * “I can handle myself!”
 * No effect
 * “Maybe you should give me a little credit. I’m pretty capable, you know.”
 * No effect
 * “You’re an ass.”
 * No effect
 * “I wish you all had been there.”
 * Team Unity +4%
 * “Thanks for trusting me, [A].”
 * No effect
 * “Oh, well...thank you for looking out for me.”
 * Team Unity +4%
 * Don’t deign to reply.
 * No effect

Choice 14

(ALL DIALOGUE OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 15

(ALL DIALOGUE OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

Choice 16

(ALL DIALOGUE OPTIONS HAVE NO EFFECT)

If the Detective found out about the chanting, they will hear voices talking about finding them, not killing them, bringing them.

If the Detective found the anchor pin, they will see the suspect Tina discovered, not looking much like himself.

If the Detective found neither, they will see four unknown figures breaking through the windows of their office.

Choice 17
 * …[A]
 * A Friendship+1
 * The Detective will help A
 * …[N]
 * N Friendship+1
 * The Detective will help N
 * …[F]
 * F Friendship+1
 * The Detective will help F
 * …[M]
 * M Friendship+1
 * The Detective will help M

HELP A

If A Romance is 4 or higher, A will snap their lips shut to stop themself from saying something unexpected.

Choice 18
 * “Well, thanks for clarifying that!”
 * No effect
 * “I’m just your job?” I wish I wasn’t so attracted to [them]. [RELATIONSHIP CHECK]
 * A Romance +1
 * If the extended A Romance scene was triggered while on patrol, or A Romance is 4 or greater, A will try to clarify that that’s not what they meant.
 * Frown and glance away. Somehow, those words sting harder in my chest than expected. [RELATIONSHIP CHECK]
 * A Romance +1
 * If the extended A Romance scene was triggered while on patrol, or A Romance is 4 or greater, A will try to clarify that that’s not what they meant.
 * “My job is to protect others, too.”
 * A Friendship +1
 * Shake head and say nothing.
 * No effect

HELP N

Choice 18
 * “Oh crap! I’m so sorry!” Get up.
 * No effect
 * “Maybe we should just stay here a while longer…” Smirk.”
 * N Romance +1
 * Blush deeply and quickly clamber off. “Sorry…”
 * N Romance +1
 * “You’re lucky you have me around to save you.”
 * N Friendship +1
 * Get up.
 * No effect

HELP F

Choice 18
 * “I’m all good. Thanks.”
 * No effect
 * “You could always do a thorough check-over...to make sure I’m not injured.” Smirk
 * F Romance +1
 * “I’m all right, thanks.” I find myself unable to look away from [their] gaze.
 * F Romance +1
 * “Yeah, I find falling on my ass always helps me feel heroic.”
 * F Friendship +1
 * Just nod.
 * No effect

HELP M

Choice 18
 * “Well, uh, thanks…”
 * M Friendship +1
 * “You hoping for something more than a thank you?”
 * M Romance +1
 * Glace away as [their] gaze makes my breath speed up. “...Thanks.”
 * M Romance +1
 * “...I helped you first.”
 * No effect
 * Say nothing and look back to the fight.
 * M Friendship -1

OFFICE PATHS MERGE HERE

Choice 19
 * Try to distract them. [STAT CHECK]
 * Team Unity +6%
 * If Science is 25 or above, or Deduction is 25 or above, the Detective will use the fire alarm to debilitate the attackers, and Unit Bravo will take them down.
 * If the stat check fails, the Detective won’t be able to think of anything to distract them with, and will get dazed. When they come around, Unit Bravo has taken care of the assailants.
 * Try to fight them. [STAT CHECK]
 * Team Unity +6%
 * If Combat is 25 or above, the Detective will work with F and they’ll successfully fight off the attackers.
 * If the stat check fails, the Detective’s attacks will fail and they’ll get dazed. When they come around, Unit Bravo has taken care of the assailants.
 * Try to talk them down. [STAT CHECK]
 * Team Unity +6%
 * If People is 25 or above, the Detective will try to talk to the attackers and it will seem as if they’re getting through to them. As they’re distracted, M will go around and knock all of them out.
 * If the stat check fails, the Detective will get dazed while trying to talk to the attackers. When they come around, Unit Bravo has taken care of the assailants.
 * Hide and wait until it’s over!
 * Team Unity -6%

Choice 20 If A Romance is 4 or above, they will run to catch the Detective. If vN Romance is 4 or abovev, they will run to catch the Detective. If M Romance is 4 or above, they will run to catch the Detective. If F Romance is 4 or above, they will run to catch the Detective. If the Romance points are below 4 with all of the Love Interests, N will be the one to catch the Detective.
 * “Someone better tell me what is going on. Right now!”
 * Heart +8%
 * “You realise none of what you just said makes any sense.”
 * Heart -8%
 * “I’m going to assume there is a lot more going on with this case.”
 * Heart -8%
 * “Oh, I really hope this is all a dream…”
 * Heart +8%
 * “What is going on? Who are they!”
 * Heart +8%