Ghost of the Past #7
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Solve the Fragmentum echoes' predicaments and release them from their problems.
📍 Jarilo-VI Rivet Town
Some Silvermane Guard patrols spotted illusory echoes in the Fragmentum who are stuck inside due to unfinished businesses. Help them.
The nervous man seems to be plotting something...
The nervous man seems to be plotting something...
System
The man before you seems rather awkward. His expression is unsettled and nervous. His eyes dart everywhere, yet always return to your bulging pockets.
System
You soon realize this man is probably a thief. You feel upset, but also a bit sorry for him — He probably has no idea what items you are carrying.
Nervous Man
...Hey! {M#Boy}{F#Girl}, what are you looking at? Nothing to see here!
Options
I'm looking at you being suspicious.
I'm looking at you being handsome.
I just want to look at you. What about it?
Nervous Man
Huh? Suspicious? You're just looking down on me! You just think I look like a thief...
Nervous Man
...Tch, slip of the tongue.
Nervous Man
Y—You dare mock me? You just think I look like a thief...
Nervous Man
...Tch, slip of the tongue.
Nervous Man
Y—You're taunting me!? I wanted to swipe something quick then sneak away... But now I have to get tough with you.
Nervous Man
Come with me, friends! Don't let this one report us to the Guards!
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CombatNervous Man
*cough*... I just wanted to get some money to keep myself fed, but now I'm all beaten up... {M#Sir}{F#Ma'am}, you're really violent!
Options
If you want money, go find a proper job.
You have the guts to try justifying your actions?
Nervous Man
A proper job... Heh. Easier said than done.
Nervous Man
Belobog just finished fighting the war, and the outside is all snow and blizzard... It's so tough to earn money.
Nervous Man
I have no other way! It would have been okay if I just needed to look after myself, but I ran away from home and now feel bad for my Dad... I need to repay him somehow.
Nervous Man
But what you say is right. I should find a proper job. I used to think stealing would make a quick buck, but it's like walking on a tightrope on top of Qlipoth Fort... I'll end up falling to my doom sooner or later.
Options
Ran away from home?
Then leave the past behind and start over.
Nervous Man
Yeah. I was young, and was convinced I could get a great job under the Minister of Justice, but my Dad disagreed. Then... Then we fought and didn't speak to each other again.
Nervous Man
Then I realized Dad was right — I'm never gonna be good enough for those kinds of jobs. But I can't just starve, can I? So I begged and asked everyone to give me a job...
Nervous Man
But the world is way too hard. I couldn't find a suitable job at all... So, I had to become a thief. I mail my Dad some money every month under the pretense of working for Belobog's heating system.
Nervous Man
I did feel bad at first, and I felt it was dishonorable to be a thief. But I had bills to pay and I got used to this life... *sigh*.
Options
You can't lie forever.
Leave the past behind and start over.
Nervous Man
You are right. I can't continue like this anymore — If my Dad ever finds out, I would never be able to face him again.
Nervous Man
Definitely! I can't continue like this anymore — If my Dad ever finds out, I would never be able to face him again.
Nervous Man
Definitely! I can't continue like this anymore — If my Dad ever finds out, I would never be able to face him again.
Nervous Man
I—I didn't say anything! I won't... I won't do it again! I promise! I'll go get a proper job, I'll never steal or rob or lie ever again...
System
The man before you lowers his head in defeat, and starts to sob in anger and frustration.
System
After a while, the hoarse sobbing dissipates together with the man's form.
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