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gimme the GOD DAMN candy
Jul 1, 2007
tony had a game over where you gave him your rent money, which he then used to gamble. that was what, 3 days ago? i don't think anyone who lives in that building is particularly nice, but at least the rest of them don't have a history of screwing you over in this specific way.

if anything, the ideal use for that check would be to return it to sidney. his business is about to go under!

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Truthkeeper
Nov 29, 2010

Friends don't let friends borrow on credit.
Tony's shaping up to be a decent guy now, after frequent exposure to Kyle "Turns people inside out with his dialogue" Hyde, but I'm not willing to trust him with that kind of money just yet. It's 1980, $1000 is a shitload of money.

Changing my vote, give Tony the money

Truthkeeper fucked around with this message at 08:05 on Apr 4, 2019

tomanton
May 22, 2006

beam me up, tomato
We at least know the depths of Tony's jerkiness and he is observably putting his music career back on track, also he has never ratted us out to Mags (he's avoiding her but still), framed us for theft, suspiciously mad dogged us from behind, or tried to get us to open a mail bomb.

My ranking of people in the building is Betty >> Sidney and Claire >>>>>>>>>>>>> Tony >>>>The 4th Floor Alarm>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Everyone else, so I am casting a potentially not allowed Schrodinger's Vote to Give Tony the money as long as Betty isn't a later option, of which I have no clue at this time but 1234567890num does.

gimme the GOD drat candy posted:

i would like to know why that video of staring at a low res train window for almost 2 hours with no input or stimuli exists
Railfans.

1234567890num
Oct 6, 2017

So the current vote results are:
Give Tony the money: 3
Don't give Tony money: 3
Schrodinger's vote: 1

I'll give it some more time before closing the vote.

1234567890num fucked around with this message at 21:06 on Apr 3, 2019

JamMasterJim
Mar 27, 2010
Give Tony the money. That is what Christmas is all about.
or something

cardinale
Jul 11, 2016

No money for Tony!

ZeusCannon
Nov 5, 2009

BLAAAAAARGH PLEASE KILL ME BLAAAAAAAARGH
Grimey Drawer
Hard choice but honestly out of everybody weve met i think Tony deserves it. Give tony the money you know sidney would approve and he gave us the check anyways.

Mraagvpeine
Nov 4, 2014

I won this avatar on a technicality this thick.
Tony needs money, but probably not a whole $1000. I'm sure he can scrounge up however much money he needs elsewhere.

1234567890num
Oct 6, 2017

Current vote results:
Give Tony the money: 5
Don't give Tony money: 5
Schrodinger's vote: 1

Democracy is failing us... :negative:

Mraagvpeine
Nov 4, 2014

I won this avatar on a technicality this thick.
Schrodinger there is the tie breaker.

Truthkeeper
Nov 29, 2010

Friends don't let friends borrow on credit.
I like the track of Tomanton's logic, I'm switching my vote to give Tony the money.

Ibblebibble
Nov 12, 2013

Ey, it's Christmas, it's a time for miracles. Give Tony the money.

1234567890num
Oct 6, 2017

Well, the thread has spoken, and we're going to be giving Tony the money.

Honestly, I didn't want to give Tony the money since his arc is basically him learning to manage everything about himself better, including his drinking habit, aggression, and financial management.

ZeusCannon
Nov 5, 2009

BLAAAAAARGH PLEASE KILL ME BLAAAAAAAARGH
Grimey Drawer
If sidney wasnt such a huge fan id agree but you know itd make him happy to know that you helped him so you know double happy!

tomanton
May 22, 2006

beam me up, tomato

1234567890num posted:

Honestly, I didn't want to give Tony the money since his arc is basically him learning to manage everything about himself better, including his drinking habit, aggression, and financial management.
Like the sales, we don't know who is or isn't eligible. Were it a "Pick whoever and the cash goes to the winningest person who can take it" vote, Betty would win by a landslide as she's been nice to us all game and we know she's out $500 helping Marie. It's on you for making this a secretary problem :v:

SystemLogoff
Feb 19, 2011

End Session?

Yeah, you could also let us redo votes as new people come up. :v:

1234567890num
Oct 6, 2017

tomanton posted:

Like the sales, we don't know who is or isn't eligible. Were it a "Pick whoever and the cash goes to the winningest person who can take it" vote, Betty would win by a landslide as she's been nice to us all game and we know she's out $500 helping Marie. It's on you for making this a secretary problem :v:

You're right. I was kinda torn about letting you guys know all the options or leaving the game unspoiled. It's not that big of a deal, though.

SystemLogoff posted:

Yeah, you could also let us redo votes as new people come up. :v:

The last possible chance to give the money is in Chapter 9, and there's no way I'm going to redo the game just for one little sidequest.

1234567890num
Oct 6, 2017

Music: Whichever one you picked in the last update


The thread has spoken, and we're going to be giving the money to Tony.

Would $1000 be enough?

Would $1000 be enough?
$1000?
Yeah, with that kind of cash I could put together somethign that'd blow their minds!
If that's the case, why don't you take this?



But, this is...
It's a cheque for $1000, and it's bona fide too! Take it.
Ho-hold on...
I can't take this, man.
Sure you can. Do what you said. Put together that demo tape and knock 'em dead.
But what if the tape doesn't make it?
Lay off the modesty, it doesn't suit you. This is your chance to get back in the saddle.
I know, but still...
Listen, Tony, you need this money, right?
There are fans out there waiting for you to get your rear end back in gear.



Just take the drat thing.
And you're sure about this?
Never been surer.
And you'd better make it disappear before I change my mind.
Done!
You're the man, Hyde!
You won't regret it either, I'm not gonna waste this chance!

This is very different from the time we got a Game Over by handing Tony $400.

It's nice to see how he's improved a lot since we first met him :unsmith:




So are you ready for a crazy night together with me, Hyde?
Until you said that, I was.
I'm pretty sure you're gonna be passed out and on the floor before me though!
We're just two guys drinking together on Christmas Eve. What could possibly go wrong?
That's what I'm talking about!
Ha ha!
Heh.

"Tony!"



Well, Sidney, it's only gonna get louder!
Yeah, I gathered that. No sense in going hungry, though. Food's on the way.
Shouldn't be too much longer now.
You're just trying to slow us down!
Not at all, but I will say this. You've got the entire night, so why rush?



I sense a minigame coming up.

Sidney leaves us to ponder his words.

Well, you wanna play?
Sure, why not?
Then it's on!



Sidney...
I'm a little busy right now. Just hang back, play some billiards with Tony, and your food will be out shortly.



Since Tony is accompanying us, we're now too wide to fit between the chairs, thus preventing us from talking to Claire. Collision detection! :j:

Music: Shadowy Men


So, are you some kind of hustler, or what?
Back in the day, maybe, but it's been a while since I played.
How about you?
I'm not bad, I play a bit.
A bit, huh?
How about we make a proper game out of this?
Now you're speaking my language!
How much you wanna lay down?
Good question.



Sing? Here?
Yeah. Make it the song I heard on the radio the other day. I'd like to hear that again.
It's a deal! If you win, I'll do a live set!
But if you lose, I'm gonna make you buy me a glass of this place's best beverage!
Fair's fair, you're on.
Now that's a deal and there's no going back on it!
Looks like I'm finally gonna get a taste from Sidney's secret stash!
Save that kind of talk for if you win!
So, how're we gonna play this?



Break-shot?
Yeah, the rules are simple: Hit the cue ball into the rest and sink as many as you can. Just be careful you don't sink the cue ball. Then you'll get a big fat zero.
The person with the highest number of balls potted is crowned the winner.
So it's a one-shot match?
Exactly. How does best-of-three sound? The first to score more than one wins.
I got it.
Are you ready?



It's time for another sports minigame! It's still more reasonable than hallway bowling.

We can practice right now since we only have one chance, but we don't have to win and I have savestates, so we'll just go ahead.


Yeah, prepare to lose!

Yeah, prepare to lose!
I'll go first then.
Break a leg.
No need for luck when you're as great as me!

Music: Whichever one you picked in the last update




Like with bowling from Hotel Dusk, this minigame relies heavily on RNG.

Uh... I wasn't really paying attention. Yeah.
You're up.



Controlling this minigame is very random and finicky. Just hid as hard as you can and hope for the best.

Not bad, Hyde, not bad at all. Guess you win this one.



How many balls Tony manages to get is pretty much completely random.

Eh, not my greatest shot.
You're up, Hyde.



poo poo.

Hah! That's it?
Oh yeah, Tony's the man!



Uh... I wasn't really paying attention. Yeah.
You're up.

Tony has various reactions depending on how many balls we/he get. I won't bother showing them all off.



Yes, I'm posting GIF for every shot just to show how random the balls move.

2-1 to you. Guess that means you win the game.



I love how :smug: Kyle's face is.

Tony actually has a reaction for every single possible score in the match. Needless to say, I won't be getting them all.


Music: Shadowy Men
Can't believe I lost!
Victory, sweet victory!
You sure you ain't a hustler? Where'd you learn those moves?
Manhattan.
Me and a friend I knew back then used to spend a lot of our time at a pool hall.
You must've spent some serious time playing there.
You managed to squeeze all that practice in while busting those perps?
Pretty much.
Was your friend in the force too?
Yeah, that's right. We were practically inseparable.
Was he a good guy? A fine upstanding citizen like yourself?



Nice save.

I hope you don't think I'm weird for saying this, but...
there's something really cool about two Manhattan cops playing pool in a bar.
(Looking back, it was pretty good fun. Billiards requires concentration and strategy, which Bradley and I appreciated a lot. We'd play it every chance we could get back in the day.)

Billiards generally requires strategy. This billiards minigame requires luck.

If you could meet me from back then, you'd be shocked.



:drat:

I was kinda slick back then myself.
You're still a pretty cool guy now too, you know.
A little more tired-looking perhaps, but still.
Hey, watch it!
Ha ha ha!
Ha ha ha!
About that song I promised you...
I've not got my guitar. How about I visit your place later and play there?
About that.
I'd like to change the plan slightly.
Instead of playing it for me, there's someone else I'd like you to play it to.
Oh yeah? Who's that?
That fan of yours.



Are you serious?
Yeah, so do me a favour and play them that new song of yours.
Sure, consider it done!
They're gonna love it.
Okay!

This entire conversation will only happen if we win. Otherwise...

Tony's match reactions posted:

Lose

Aha ha ha!
Hate to rub it in, but I beat your sorry rear end!
(Yeah, guess I'm not as good as I used to be.)

Draw

I mean, a draw? Where's the fun in that?
(Yeah, I guess I'm not as good as I used to be.)




Music: Glass in the Hand
You two seem really focused. How's it going?



What's everybody doing back here?
Tony and I are having a little friendly competition.
That looks like fun, can I join in too?
You can count me in as well if you think you're up to the challenge.

Looks like we have new challengers.

Okay, time for me to take a break.
I'll leave the rest up to you.
If you need me, I'll be having a drink at the bar.

1234567890num fucked around with this message at 18:28 on Apr 5, 2019

Blueberry Pancakes
Aug 18, 2012

Jack in!! MegaMan, Execute!
We did it. We befriended the Tony. :toot:

1234567890num
Oct 6, 2017



There's two more challengers, and these two matches will affect our upcoming food porn (you didn't think we'd get through this chapter without one, did you?)

Music: Glass in the Hand
So, Mr Hyde, are you up to taking me on?
If you win, I'll crack open a bottle of finest vintage bourbon I've been keeping. What do you say?



Yeah, prepare to lose!

Yeah, prepare to lose!
Ah, the overconfidence of youth! I'll go first.
Go right ahead.
I hope you're ready.

Music: Belief (Actually it's still whatever music you choose in the jukebox, but I like this music.)




Well, that could have been better...
Your turn, Mr Hyde.

Everything I said about Tony's dialogue also applies for Sidney and Claire.



Yes, I'm still using GIF for every round :colbert:

A draw. Hmph.



I don't think I was on form for that one...
Your turn, Mr Hyde.



A draw. Hmph.

Because we got draw on the first two rounds, we don't get to see Sidney's reactions to our shots.



Victory is in the bag! :woop:

I don't think I was on form for that one...
Your turn, Mr Hyde.



:stare:

One win, two draws. That makes you the winner this time.



Music: Glass in the Hand

Sidney's match reactions posted:

Win

You're a pretty good player, Mr Hyde!
And as promised, later I'll bring out the vintage bourbon I've been keeping.
Bet that tastes pretty good by now.

Lose

Ha! That's victory for me!
Looks like you've got plenty of practising to do before you'll have a chance of beating me!
That means you'll be sticking to the more reasonably priced drinks tonight.
Yeah, yeah, no need to rub it in.

Draw

Hmm, a draw. Looks like we're pretty evenly matched.
That means you'll be sticking to the more reasonably priced drinks tonight.
Yeah, yeah, no need to rub it in.

Anyway, I'd better head back to the café. See you later, Mr Hyde.





We won against Tony and Sidney without much issue, so Claire shouldn't be too hard. Beating Claire took more attempts than the others combined.

What would you say to a friendly game against me, Mr Hyde?



So, shall we play?



Yeah, prepare to lose!

Yeah, prepare to lose!
Great! Hope you don't mind being beaten by a girl.
Do your worst.
Just so you know, I'm not going to go easy on you.

Music: Belief (Still the same case as before)




This is based on my experience, but I feel that Claire is the hardest opponent. For reference, none of the opponents previously managed to get more than 1 ball.

Ooh, that was a good one!
Your turn, Mr Hyde!



Normally, this would've net us a win or at least a draw.

Nice shot! This is getting interesting!
Score one for me!



Not so bad, I guess...
Your turn, Mr Hyde!



Nice shot! This is getting interesting! Looks like this is your round, Mr Hyde!



Ooh, that was a good one!
Your turn, Mr Hyde!

That's going to be hard to beat. Can Kyle defeat Claire?



This is what Kyle would have wanted to happen. But what actually happened was...



So close, and yet so far...

One win, one loss, one draw... Not exactly exciting stuff.



Music: Glass in the Hand

Claire's match reactions posted:

Win

I lost?
To be honest, you didn't stand a chance.
I would've never guessed you were this good a player, Mr Hyde.
Well, you know, I don't go round singing it from the rooftops or anything.
Maybe you should be a little more confident.
I like my men to have confidence!
I'll...bear that in mind.
Just as I promised, I'll make you a meal you'll never forget.

Lose

Heh heh! Looks like I'm the winner!
...
You might want to go and get some practice before we play again.
(I can't have gotten this bad... Must be getting old.)
Unfortunately for you, you won't be tasting my extra special food tonight.
No need to worry though, I'll still bring you something yummy.

Draw

Oh it's a draw. How boring.
(I can't have gotten this bad... Must be getting old.)
Unfortunately for you, you won't be tasting my extra special food tonight.
No need to worry though, I'll still bring you something yummy.

Okay, I'd better head back to the bar. Catch you later, Mr Hyde.



Music: Impervious to Love
We've defeated exhausted all our opponents, so the only thing left to do is to eat.

We might not get the special food, but at least we still get the bourbon.


(Huh?)



This is our third meeting with Will (out of four times).

(I think this is the first time I've ever seen him in here.)



(Is he looking at me?)

As I briefly make eye contact with Will,



After that, he steals another glance at me.



Bonus:



Yeah, we're never going to beat this. This is tied with our best shot (and they're suspiciously similar).

Mraagvpeine
Nov 4, 2014

I won this avatar on a technicality this thick.
I wonder if it's even possible to get all the balls into the holes.

Blue Labrador
Feb 17, 2011

I'll always appreciate a Barfly!Kyle sighting, slamming shots and playing pool. I also like seeing this drinking buddy chemistry with Tony. I didn't expect the two to have rapport in that way, but it's a different approach to the Louis dynamic (RIP Louis) and I like the fit :3:

I'm honestly kind of surprised by how much I really like Kyle as a protagonist. I feel like they've created a really textured character throughout this games in a pretty low-key manner (monologues aside). His body language in his portraits in particular say so much about his personality and have a great deal of variation amongst them. If I had to think about it, I feel like the number of different angles he's portrayed at in these portraits and the thoroughness of the animations go a long way. He very clearly exists in a 3D space and has agency and weight in that sense.

This game has great art, and the direction they went with it does a lot for the game's narrative and atmosphere is what I guess I'm saying.

Blue Labrador fucked around with this message at 02:32 on Apr 7, 2019

FoolyCharged
Oct 11, 2012

Cheating at a raffle? I sentence you to 1 year in jail! No! Two years! Three! Four! Five years! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!
Somebody call for an ant?

Yeah, they've written him in a very down to earth, solid guy way. It's like if you took a noire story, but made the story less dark and more :unsmith:

Blueberry Pancakes
Aug 18, 2012

Jack in!! MegaMan, Execute!

1234567890num posted:

We're just two guys drinking together on Christmas Eve. What could possibly go wrong?

Nissin Cup Nudist
Sep 3, 2011

Sleep with one eye open

We're off to Gritty Gritty land




Claire being the low key hustler is pretty cool

ZeusCannon
Nov 5, 2009

BLAAAAAARGH PLEASE KILL ME BLAAAAAAAARGH
Grimey Drawer
I take it back i wish we could give claire the money.

1234567890num
Oct 6, 2017

Mraagvpeine posted:

I wonder if it's even possible to get all the balls into the holes.

I honestly don't think so.

Blue Labrador posted:

I'll always appreciate a Barfly!Kyle sighting, slamming shots and playing pool. I also like seeing this drinking buddy chemistry with Tony. I didn't expect the two to have rapport in that way, but it's a different approach to the Louis dynamic (RIP Louis) and I like the fit :3:

I'm honestly kind of surprised by how much I really like Kyle as a protagonist. I feel like they've created a really textured character throughout this games in a pretty low-key manner (monologues aside). His body language in his portraits in particular say so much about his personality and have a great deal of variation amongst them. If I had to think about it, I feel like the number of different angles he's portrayed at in these portraits and the thoroughness of the animations go a long way. He very clearly exists in a 3D space and has agency and weight in that sense.

This game has great art, and the direction they went with it does a lot for the game's narrative and atmosphere is what I guess I'm saying.

Remember when we all hated Tony with a passion after his 3rd punch? Look how far he's grown :unsmith:

Edit: I'm surprised how nobody commented on how Tony said Joke's On You makes you feel like you're on top of the world.

1234567890num fucked around with this message at 12:13 on Apr 10, 2019

1234567890num
Oct 6, 2017



Well hello there, Mr Hyde.
Are you by yourself?

Music: Town Dyed Purple
Not this time, I'm with a friend.



I thought perhaps I could join you for a drink.
Oh, you did, did you?
Yes.
In fact, I've been waiting for the opportunity to have a drink with you for some time.
Tell you what, what are you having? Maybe we could have just one drink together.



You want to drink with me?

You want to drink with me?
I certainly do. I have a feeling we've got a lot in common, you and I.
What makes you think that?
Well, for one thing, I heard from Dylan that you're a salesman.

I'm surprised Dylan hasn't blabbed to Will about Kyle's past.

Beginning to catch my drift?
Just because we share things in common doesn't mean we'll get along, though.
Heh heh heh.
Something funny?



You got me all figured out, huh?
I do believe I have, Mr Hyde.
You're stubborn and selfish, and like everything to go your way.
You have a distinct inability to read the emotions of others and are outspoken.
And you have no qualms about ordering people about.
But you're keen not to let others learn of this trait, as word travels fast.
In short, you have a very tiresome personality.
Tell me, Mr White... Do you normally run off at the mouth this much, or is it the drink speaking?
Hope you don't talk to your customers this way.
I'll let you guess, shall I?
To be honest, I couldn't care less.
Oh?
You see, it doesn't matter to me which it is.



Especially seeing as this is Christmas Eve and I'm trying to enjoy myself.
I'm sorry you feel like that, Mr Hyde. I was hoping we could spend a while delving into some philosophical conversation.
I'm willing to bet you'll come to regret refusing my offer to talk.
Anyway, I must be on my way.

Will slithers off.

(Who the hell does he think he is?)

Music: Impervious to Love


That sure was something. What do you think about Will, Tony?



Music: Dancing Cat




Betty!
Oh, hi, Tony!
Looks like my luck's really in today. I didn't expect to see you here.
I thought you said you had plans this evening?
Yeah, I did.
I had lots of them, but they kind of disappeared.
Is that so.
While you're here, though, about that present I promised you before...

Oh, that surely expensive designer bag that Tony planned to buy with Frank's money?

It's okay, Tony.
Besides, I'm more interested in having a few drinks.

I guess Betty's relationship problems make her realize that the present isn't that important. Good for her.

How would you like to join me? It'll be my treat.
Would I ever!
(Typical, first sign of some skirt and he's off like a flash.)



Hey...



I think we all know the proper choice here.

Lousy traitor! :sassargh:

Lousy traitor!
No need to blow a gasket, man.
I don't give a drat, but didn't Sidney invite you here this evening? What about the food?
Yeah, but I'm sure you can take my share, right?
Tony!
Don't give me a guilt trip, man, you know I feel bad enough about it already.
But I just can't miss this chance.
If I refuse to go out with her now, it might be the last opportunity I ever get.
That's why I'm asking you, as a friend, not to make me turn her down.
Okay, okay, you convinced me. Now don't keep her waiting.
You're awesome, man!
I knew you'd come round!
(Full of himself as usual, I see...)
Hope you and Sidney have a crazy evening, man!
Okay, let's do this thing!



Tony leaves the café together with Betty.

:sigh:

Music stops
Dammit, man...



I was going to let him spend the evening here on the house.
Yeah, he's got a habit of doing stuff straight off the bat.
Guess that just leaves me and you to enjoy the evening.
Guess so. Time for some drinks.

Music: Glass in the Hand


Claire?
Your food's ready!
But...where's Tony got to?
He's got a better offer from Betty, I'm afraid.
What?
He left without even tasting my delicious food?
Forget about him, he's not worth it.
I'll give you this, that food sure does look good.
So good, in fact, that I think I'll take care of Tony's portion too!
You will? Better than wasting it! Thanks, Mr Hyde!
I hope you're ready to enjoy our special Christmas Eve banquet!
I'll bring it over to your usual seat.
Thanks.





"Sorry for the wait!"

Here you go! It's roast chicken and a glass of Dad's special vintage bourbon.



The bourbon's from Kentucky, aged 20 years! The roast chicken is fairly standard, but I basted it in a special sauce.
Sounds delicious!
Well, I sure hope it is. Enjoy!

Claire leaves the food and drink on my table and moves away.

Music: Over Easy
There's a plate of roast chicken and a glass of vintage bourbon laid out before me.



If Kyle lost against Sidney posted:



The bourbon will be the one Kyle usually orders, not the 20-year-old one from Kentucky.



If Kyle won against Claire posted:



The bourbon's from Kentucky, aged 20 years! And the roast chicken has been roasted to perfection with crispy skin and juicy stuffing.
Sounds delicious!
Well, I sure hope it is. Enjoy!

Claire leaves the food and drink on my table and moves away.

There's a delicious-looking roast chicken and vintage bourbon laid out before me.





Now I'm hungry :(

gimme the GOD DAMN candy
Jul 1, 2007
uh, so he just dismantled and ate an entire chicken?

Blueberry Pancakes
Aug 18, 2012

Jack in!! MegaMan, Execute!
That was the worst drink invitation I've ever seen, Will.

Robindaybird
Aug 21, 2007

Neat. Sweet. Petite.

Jesus, on what planet does he live on where he thinks you get someone to pal up by insulting them?

FoolyCharged
Oct 11, 2012

Cheating at a raffle? I sentence you to 1 year in jail! No! Two years! Three! Four! Five years! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!
Somebody call for an ant?

Hobgoblin2099 posted:

That was the worst drink invitation I've ever seen, Will.

It was so bad it made me forget for a little bit about Tony turning on all his development to bail on us chasing some skirt.

goblin week
Jan 26, 2019

Absolute clown.
I really like the implication that if you won against Claire, Tony would get a chicken leg while Kyle gets the whole thing

1234567890num
Oct 6, 2017

Robindaybird posted:

Jesus, on what planet does he live on where he thinks you get someone to pal up by insulting them?

On YIIKes Planet maybe? Certainly not on any good planet.

On an unrelated note, there will be another update shortly since it's going to be a short one.

1234567890num
Oct 6, 2017



Looks like Claire isn't around anymore.

Music: Glass in the Hand
Sidney...
Ah, Mr Hyde.
Still drinking, I see.
Yeah.
Claire not around?



Looks like it's just you and me now.
So what do you say, shall we have something to drink?
Sounds like a plan to me.

Music stops


He takes what appears to be some sort of special bottle from one of the shelves.



It's got a smooth taste with a fruity aroma and real impact. Sure, it'll get you drunk alright, but at least you'll be a sophisticated drunk. Sidney and I raise a toast and drink our fill of the exquisite brandy.

It really is fantastic.
You really know a good drink when you have one, Mr Hyde. You're just like my ex-wife in that respect.
Is that so?

If we still have the $1000, we'll have a chance to give it to Sidney for a bottle of the brandy. Which we can't do since we gave the money to Tony.

Music: Impervious to Love
When we used to run this place together, we used to have a quiet drink, just the two of us, after closing time.
Why did the two of you separate?
It wasn't her fault, it was mine. I was way too stubborn.
I can see it so clearly now.
But it's far too late to do anything about it, now.
Looks like I'm getting lost in my thoughts a little here.



Can't say I have.
I think this might be the perfect night to play it.
The perfect night?
Can't think of any better time than when you're alone on Christmas Eve.

We're not alone! We have Mila...before she left. We also have Tony...who ditched us for Betty. :sigh:

If you've never heard it before, you'll really get the most out of it tonight.

Sidney places a single record on the counter.





Quite an old one you've got here.
Yeah, it's old alright, but just brimming over with memories.
There was only one copy of it at the shop I went to and I was keen to buy it. Thing is, Claire's mom had gone there for the exact same reason.
Let me guess, that's when you fell in love, right?
Absolutely. It was love at first sight.
What kind of woman was she?
She was the best, at least the best for me.





Ha ha, what am I saying?
You're pretty good at making me say the most embarrassing things, Mr Hyde.
Believe me, I'm not trying to.
Another drink?
I think I've reached my limit.
Then it's probably time for me to shut this place up for the night.
Thanks again, Sidney. I had a great time.
Me too, Mr Hyde, me too.

*Kyle goes outside*



Music: Overstepped Memory
Music: Heating Up






Use Sidney's record on record player

(Maybe I should give Sidney's record a listen.)



New Music: Promise (Listen to this!)


"Promise", huh?
(The kind of song that makes a person depressed if they listen to it alone.)
(Guess this is the final Christmas Eve I'll be spending in this apartment.)
(Okay... I think it's time I gathered my thoughts about all that's happened...)

tomanton
May 22, 2006

beam me up, tomato
Neat tune, it would be cool if this once it played over the thought recap. Guess that's where you come in :v:

Mraagvpeine
Nov 4, 2014

I won this avatar on a technicality this thick.
Between Tony's career and booze, so far I think the right choice was made, but we shall see.

1234567890num
Oct 6, 2017

Music: Clearing the Mist (This is what actually plays)
Music: Promise (This is what I recommend listening)


I walked into town, heard the festive songs and returned home. Then, my buzzer went. I opened the door and saw someone waiting there. It was...



Tony
No, that's not who it was. I met Tony in the lobby.
Jeanie
No, that's not who it was. My mom wasn't the person who'd come to see me in my room.

Mila



I opened the door only to see Mila standing there. She told me that Ed had been admitted to the hospital and Rachel was looking after him.



However, Mila said she'd rather take a look at something on the roof. What did Mila want to look at?



The view
No, that's not it. She wasn't really interested in the view.
The elevator
No, that's not it. She wasn't really interested in the elevator.

The lighthouse

Right. She said she wanted to see the lighthouse on the roof up close.
We headed up to the roof to do some sightseeing. It was the first time we'd chatted properly in ages.



The package was addressed to Mags, and I took it to her in person. As sono as she saw it, she started shaking and asked me to open it instead. What was it that Mags thought the package might contain?



A watch
No, that's not it. She never thought that there might be a watch inside.
A chicken
No, that's ridiculous. Why would she think there might be a chicken inside?

Maybe she thought it was a dead chicken meant to scare her? :j:

A bomb

Right. She thought that the package might contain a bomb of some sort.
She went on to tell me about why she thought a bomb might be inside. Apparently, she'd received a threat in the form of a letter in the past.



Once I heard Ed's condition had improved I relaxed a little. I took a look at the package that Mom had sent. What was it I found inside?



Wine
No, that's not it. I got the wine from Mila as a present from Rachel.
A picture of me
No, that's not it. Mila drew the picture of me as a present.

A card, a baseball and a key

Right. There were several things in the package from Mom: a card, a baseball and a key.
The card explained that the other two items were from Dad's case.



As it turns out, Sidney had already promised to treat Tony that evening, anyway. We all ended up playing a few games of billiards. Who offered me a drink after that?



Betty
No, that's not who it was. Betty came and invited Tony out.
Charles
No, that's not who it was. Charles didn't even come to the café.

Will



It was none other than Will White who offered his company over drinks.
I declined, and instead shared some drinks and conversation with Sidney until late.



I reflect on the things that have happened over the last few days. Right after getting the notification that this place will be closed, certain facts about the building's past came to light. The fact that my dad is somehow connected to the events that happened here... I wonder what I'll feel when all the mysteries of the past are solved. I wonder what I'll find out about my dad...



1234567890num fucked around with this message at 15:50 on Jun 7, 2019

Mraagvpeine
Nov 4, 2014

I won this avatar on a technicality this thick.

1234567890num posted:

Jeanie
No, that's not who it was. My mom wasn't the person who

The sentence ended abruptly.

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1234567890num
Oct 6, 2017

Mraagvpeine posted:

The sentence ended abruptly.

Should be fixed now.



Chapter 7 seems to be mostly irrelevant toward the main mystery (Scarlet Star and Chris Hyde). Don't worry; the next three chapters will swing back into full gear. Meanwhile, here's the link to the novel. It has my lovely drawing of Mila... :negative:

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