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*clr & cla
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'<center><img <<$set_imgh>> src="images/locations/city/industrial/bar/martintalk.jpg"></center>'
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if MartinTalkVar = 0:
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MartinTalkVar = 1
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'"Sure, <<$pcs_firstname>>, coming right up", Martin says and pours you your drink.'
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@@ -34,27 +34,27 @@ if $ARGS[0] = '':
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'Martin is taken aback by your question at first, making you cringe in fear that you might have gone too far... but then he bursts into laughter. "That, mi amor, is a story for another day. Enjoy your drink before it gets warm."'
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*nl
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'With that, he directs his attention at another visitor of the bar. You notice that you''ve been holding your breath and release it now, glad you didn''t piss him off. Watching Martin from afar, you nurse on your beverage until you find it empty.'
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act 'Finish your drink': gt 'qwBarPolet', 'bar'
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elseif MartinTalkVar = 1:
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MartinTalkVar = 2
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'"Of course, <<$pcs_firstname>>," Martin says and hands you your poison of choice.'
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- '"Thanks, Martin", you say with a smile. You hesitate for a moment, but the truth is that the barman has piqued your interest - he stands out of the sea of men you come across every day like a bottle of tequila in a Russian''s liquor cabinet, and you cannot help be straightforward about it:'
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+ '"Thanks, Martin", you say with a smile. You hesitate for a moment, but the truth is that the barman has piqued your interest - he stands out of the sea of men you come across every day like a bottle of tequila in a Russian''s liquor cabinet, and you cannot help be straightforward about it:'
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'"Can I ask you something?"'
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*nl
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'Martin musters you for a long second before responding. "You wanna know why I''m here in Russia, don''t you?"'
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'You blush slightly. "Is it that obvious?"'
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- '"Yes, it is, but I''m in no mood to tell a girl who practically just walked into my bar my entire life''s story." Martin''s words and tone are surprisingly harsh, so you probably hit a sore spot.'
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+ '"Yes, it is, but I''m in no mood to tell a girl who practically just walked into my bar my entire life''s story." Martin''s words and tone are surprisingly harsh, so you probably hit a sore spot.'
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'"Sorry, I didn''t mean to pry." You quickly decide to drop the subject. "You just... stand out, you know?"'
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'His features soften, and he seems appeased by your words. "Yeah, I guess I do." He sighs. "I''m sorry for snapping."'
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*nl
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'You look at each other for a little longer, but it''s awkward and neither of you really knows where to go from here.'
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'"Guess I better get back to work," he says, and you agree, glad that he broke the uncomfortable silence and leaves you to your beverage.'
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'Maybe you can satisfy your curiosity about him at a later date. If he talks to you at all, that is.'
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act 'Finish your drink': gt 'qwBarPolet', 'bar'
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elseif MartinTalkVar = 2:
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MartinTalkVar = 3
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'The barman gives you nod and before you know it, your drink sits on the counter.'
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@@ -86,9 +86,9 @@ if $ARGS[0] = '':
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'He bursts into laughter. "Maybe you are, maybe you aren''t; but you are alright either way, corazón."'
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*nl
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'With that, he leaves you to your drink. Minutes pass as you enjoy your beverage, only stopping when you find your glass empty.'
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act 'Finish your drink': gt 'qwBarPolet', 'bar'
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elseif MartinTalkVar = 3 and npc_rel['A216'] >= 20:
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MartinTalkVar = 4
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'Martin nods, and seconds later, a drink sits in front of you.'
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@@ -102,25 +102,25 @@ if $ARGS[0] = '':
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'"Yes, actually. After our last few chit chats, you must be bursting with curiosity. To be honest, I''m surprised you haven''t tried to ambush me while I close for the night."'
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'"Uh, okay..."'
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*nl
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- 'You weren''t prepared for that at all, but he''s right: You DO have plenty of questions about him. "Why ar-"'
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+ 'You weren''t prepared for that at all, but he''s right: You DO have plenty of questions about him. "Why ar-"'
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'But you stop. You saw the corner of his mouth twitch. "You aren''t gonna <b>answer</b> whatever question I ask you, would you?"'
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'"Oh no, of course not," he shakes his head with a sly grin, "we barely know each other."'
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*nl
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- 'You can feel the anger in your gut - what kind of stupid game is this? "Then why did you even-," you start but his laughter drowns out the rest of the thought and... despite how frustrated you felt a second ago, you can''t help it: You join him.'
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+ 'You can feel the anger in your gut - what kind of stupid game is this? "Then why did you even-," you start but his laughter drowns out the rest of the thought and... despite how frustrated you felt a second ago, you can''t help it: You join him.'
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*nl
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'As gruff and menacing as Martin looks and acts sometimes, it''s good to know that he will pull your leg and laugh about just like anybody else. His shell may be hard but there''s definitely more to him than that. You''re not sure that his core is soft, but whatever it is, it''s bound to be interesting. And as strange as this episode was, it feels like something changed, like, after chipping away at it for a while, you finally broke the ice.'
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*nl
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'And armed with that knowledge and a newfound ease, you chat and joke with Martin a while longer before another patron demands his attention.'
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$OpenInnerThought+'Hm... Maybe I really should try and talk to him when he''s starting to clean up and close for the night - I think he starts throwing people out around quarter to Midnight.'+$CloseInnerThought
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act 'Finish your drink': gt 'qwBarPolet', 'bar'
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elseif MartinTalkVar = 4 and npc_rel['A216'] >= 28:
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MartinTalkVar = 5
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'Martin wordlessly puts your usual drink in front of you, then examines you like he''s seeing you for the first time.'
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*nl
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'"You''re skinny," he observes.'
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- '"Excuse me?"'
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+ '"Excuse me?"'
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'You ' + iif($bodyVars['desc']='skinny','would call yourself skinny, too, but','see yourself as <<$bodyVars[''desc'']>> rather than skinny, so') + ' you don''t really see why he would bring this up.'
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*nl
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'"Are you eating right, <<$pcs_firstname>>?" He inquires, completely ignoring your visible confusion.'
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@@ -136,9 +136,9 @@ if $ARGS[0] = '':
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'"That''s the one you should go to. The owners, Eugene and Angela, they are good people. Honest people. Give their place a visit sometime, you won''t regret it. Their shashlik is exceptional."'
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'"Suuure," you say and watch Martin walk off.'
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'Either there was a point to this that you missed completely, or you really look <b>that</b> skinny to him.'
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act 'Finish your drink': gt 'qwBarPolet', 'bar'
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elseif MartinTalkVar = 5:
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MartinTalkVar = 6
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'"Sure, <<$pcs_firstname>>." Martin prepares a drink for you and puts it down in front of you.'
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@@ -163,9 +163,9 @@ if $ARGS[0] = '':
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'"Martin musters you once more. "I can be both," he grins.'
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'"And do you find me attractive?" You ask innocently.'
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'"That''s for me to know and for you to find out, <<$pcs_nickname>>." With that, he turns and leaves you to drink and ponder his noncommittal answer.'
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act 'Finish your drink': gt 'qwBarPolet', 'bar'
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elseif MartinTalkVar = 6 and npc_rel['A216'] >= 35:
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MartinTalkVar = 7
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'"Of course, <<$pcs_firstname>>," Martin says and prepares your poison of choice. "Here you go."'
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@@ -190,18 +190,18 @@ if $ARGS[0] = '':
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'"You should share that thought at the next book club meeting," you comment dryly.'
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'"I''d rather not. It would only disturb the other housewives," Martin retorts.'
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*nl
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- 'You chuckle - it''s strange how these conversations with Martin always take the most extraordinary turns. You know that he doesn''t talk to his other regulars like this. Actually, from what you can tell, it seems like he''s acting different with every one of them, adapting to their character, maybe even to their needs. You suggested it before to him, but now you are really starting to understand why they keep coming here, what they see in this place and its scary-looking owner.'
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+ 'You chuckle - it''s strange how these conversations with Martin always take the most extraordinary turns. You know that he doesn''t talk to his other regulars like this. Actually, from what you can tell, it seems like he''s acting different with every one of them, adapting to their character, maybe even to their needs. You suggested it before to him, but now you are really starting to understand why they keep coming here, what they see in this place and its scary-looking owner.'
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'That thought is what makes you say: "If it''s any consolation: I didn''t think you were running anything bad. I think you''d rather feed the homeless than sell them heroin."'
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'"Maybe I''m just a good actor," he suggests.'
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'"Maybe," you concede, "or maybe there''s actually a nice guy hiding under those muscles and tattoos."'
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*nl
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'For a fraction of a second, it looks like he is going to say something, but instead he just gives you a warm smile and you respond in kind, before Martin has to go back to work, leaving you to enjoy your drink in peace.'
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act 'Finish your drink': gt 'qwBarPolet', 'bar'
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elseif MartinTalkVar = 7:
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MartinTalkVar = 8
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- 'Martin gives you a nod and before you know it, your beverage sits in front of you.'
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+ 'Martin gives you a nod and before you know it, your beverage sits in front of you.'
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*nl
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'As you grab hold of the glass, the bartender gives you a long look. "So..."'
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'"So...?"'
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@@ -210,7 +210,7 @@ if $ARGS[0] = '':
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*nl
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'"Let''s start with what you asked me last time, then: What do <b>you</b> do when you are not sitting here, drinking my booze and enjoying my company?"'
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*nl
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act 'A lot of things':
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cla
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$MartinHobby = 'dark secret hobbies'
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'You size him up and nod emphatically. "Yeah, if this was an episode on a crime show, you''d be devoted father of three the police suspect first because of he looks the part."'
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'"And what would you be? The murderous housewife? Or the overambitious new detective?"'
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'"Why not both?" You laugh, and Martin joins you.'
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act 'Continue':gt 'MartinTalk','MartinTalkHobby'
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end
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if pcs_stren > 60 or pcs_agil > 60:
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act 'Fitness training':
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cla
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'"That''s good to know," you smile.'
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'"You train at the gym?"'
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'"I go to the gym sometime," you shrug, "but a lot of what I do I can do at home, when I have some a few hours to myself."'
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act 'Continue':gt 'MartinTalk','MartinTalkHobby'
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end
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end
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if AlbinaQW['StarletsJoined'] > 0 and AlbinaQW['StarletsShutDown'] = 0:
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act 'Dancing':
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cla
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'"It is, and it does," you agree, "but it''s really fulfilling to go on stage, do a routine and earn people''s applause."'
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'"Ever thought about doing it professionally?" He asks.'
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'"I don''t know. Maybe? Even when you''re really good, there are so many people who are better, so I don''t think it would be easy to make a living on dancing. But," you smile, "yeah, I guess I''d like to be good enough to do it professionally."'
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act 'Continue':gt 'MartinTalk','MartinTalkHobby'
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end
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end
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if runnerQW['pav_wins2'] > 0:
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act 'Athletics':
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cla
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'You roll your eyes at his awful joke. "Riiight, thank you for your support. And here I thought you''d approve of anything sportive."'
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'"Oh, I do," he concurs. "I just never saw the appeal of dashes and marathons. And you didn''t strike me as the competitive type."'
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'You shrug. "It''s part of what I like about it, I guess, but... I don''t know. It just feels right, in a way - the right mix of exhausting and satisfying."'
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act 'Continue':gt 'MartinTalk','MartinTalkHobby'
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end
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end
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if volleysostav > 0:
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act 'Volleyball':
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cla
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'"Oh no, it''s actually kind of a big deal here in St. Petersburg. And in Russia, I guess. When you do it professionally, anyway."'
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'"And you do it professionally?"'
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'"Uh, well... I''m in a team and... we don''t lose every game. Does that count?"'
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act 'Continue':gt 'MartinTalk','MartinTalkHobby'
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end
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end
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if pcs_sewng > 40:
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act 'Sewing':
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cla
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'"Yeah, I did. What''s wrong with that?" You ask, irritated.'
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'"I''m sorry." Martin puts up his hands defensively. "Nothing''s wrong with that. I was just surprised, is all. You didn''t strike me as the type who liked to sit down and make their own clothes."'
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'"Well, I guess I am," you say firmly.'
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act 'Continue':gt 'MartinTalk','MartinTalkHobby'
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end
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end
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- if chess_rank > 0:
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+ if chess_rank > 0:
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act 'Chess':
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cla
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$MartinHobby = 'latest chess game'
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'"Does it, now?" You give him a wry smile. "What part of it? The one where a horse tears down a tower?"'
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'He laughs. "That too. But I was more thinking of preparation: A good chess player anticipates all the moves his opponent can make before they have even thought of them. Preparation and good memory will get you far in life."'
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'"I guess you''re right. But it''s fun either way, and who knows: Maybe you can call me Galina Kasparova soon." You grin.'
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act 'Continue':gt 'MartinTalk','MartinTalkHobby'
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end
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end
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if pcs_vokal > 40 or pcs_instrmusic > 40:
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act 'Making Music':
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cla
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- if pcs_vokal >= pcs_instrmusic:
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+ if pcs_vokal >= pcs_instrmusic:
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$MartinHobby = 'singing exercises'
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else
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$MartinHobby = 'finger exercises'
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'"Oh, stop it," you say, flattered by his compliment. "Would you like to, I don''t know, hear something sometime?"'
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'Martin gives you a look of pure horror. "Oh god, please no."'
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'If looks could kill, Martin would drop dead on the spot. "You are such an asshole, you know?" But his laugh is infectious, and you cannot help but join him.'
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act 'Continue':gt 'MartinTalk','MartinTalkHobby'
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end
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end
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if kickbox['sash'] > 0:
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act 'Kickboxing':
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cla
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'"Yeah, that''s part of the reason why I started with that," you agree.'
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'"But it''s not the only one, I assume?"'
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'"Well, at first it was just fun learning how to beat the crap out of guys," you grin, "but it takes a lot of discipline and dedication, and there''s always room for improvement. No matter how good you are, it stays a challenge, and I think I want or maybe even need that in my life."'
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act 'Continue':gt 'MartinTalk','MartinTalkHobby'
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end
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end
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if pcs_photoskl > 40 or pcs_artskls > 40:
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act 'Art':
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cla
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- if pcs_artskls >= pcs_photoskl:
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+ if pcs_artskls >= pcs_photoskl:
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$MartinHobby = 'drawings and paintings'
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else
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$MartinHobby = 'photography'
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'"Well, I don''t know if I have talent," you respond sheepishly.'
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'"Nonsense," Martin insists, "I''m sure you are great. I couldn''t do what you do."'
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'"Of course you could. It doesn''t matter if you feel like you can or can''t do it. I mean, I don''t know if I''m any good at it, but I really like the way it allows me to capture what I see and the way it feels, you know?" You look at your beverage, embarrassed. "God, just listen to me: I sound like one of those pretentious yuppies who glue two pieces of wood together and call it art."'
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act 'Continue':gt 'MartinTalk','MartinTalkHobby'
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end
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- end
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+ end
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elseif MartinTalkVar = 8 and npc_rel['A216'] >= 42:
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MartinTalkVar = 9
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'Martin nods and a few seconds later, a drink sits in front of you.'
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*nl
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- '"Thank you," you say, giving the barman a grateful look. He responds with a friendly nod, but he seems a little more thoughtful than usual today.'
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+ '"Thank you," you say, giving the barman a grateful look. He responds with a friendly nod, but he seems a little more thoughtful than usual today.'
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*nl
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'You don''t know if it''s that contemplative aura of his or a question that you''ve been subconsciously waiting to ask, but the question of questions is out before you even know it: "Do you believe in god, Martin?"'
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- 'Strangely enough, Martin doesn''t seem surprised by that question at all - maybe he was wondering about that himself.'
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+ 'Strangely enough, Martin doesn''t seem surprised by that question at all - maybe he was wondering about that himself.'
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'"I used to," he admits after a moment. "I was brought up in the Catholic faith, at least. If you didn''t say your prayer, you didn''t get your supper." He smirks, but his eyes speak of fond memories.'
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'"But you don''t believe in that anymore?"'
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'He shakes his head wordlessly. Instead, he does something you don''t think you''ve ever seen him do while the bar is open: He pours himself a glass of tequila and, after regarding it for a moment, slams it back.'
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*nl
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'It''s fairly obvious that this is a sensitive topic, and you barely dare to raise your voice. "What happened?"'
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'He sighs deeply; not at your question, you feel, but at his own answer: "Life happened, corazón. Life can make or break someone''s faith. Me, I eventually figured that either there was no god or the filio di puta had a really twisted sense of humor and didn''t deserve my faith." The bitterness in his voice is almost palpable.'
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act 'What happened to him?':
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*clr & cla
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'<center><img <<$set_imgh>> src="images/locations/city/industrial/bar/martintalk.jpg"></center>'
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'The question is burning under your nails: What could have brought this man to the other end of the world? But you realize that he has opened up to you in good faith, not because you pressed him for answer. He would only tell you as much as he wanted to, and pushing him would get you nowhere.'
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- 'So, you do what friends do: You try not to be an ass.'
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+ 'So, you do what friends do: You try not to be an ass.'
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'"That bad?" You ask carefully.'
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*nl
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- 'His face darkens. "You have no idea. There is no good god in Colombia." It''s the first hint Martin has given you about his past since you met him, but beyond the obvious conclusion that something awful must have happened, you can''t draw any conclusions, and he doesn''t seem to want to linger there, either.'
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+ 'His face darkens. "You have no idea. There is no good god in Colombia." It''s the first hint Martin has given you about his past since you met him, but beyond the obvious conclusion that something awful must have happened, you can''t draw any conclusions, and he doesn''t seem to want to linger there, either.'
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'"What about you, <<$pcs_firstname>>? Do you believe in some higher power?"'
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*nl
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if $start_type[1] = 'nomagic':
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- 'You ponder the question for a moment before you answer.'
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- '"I''m not sure, actually. I used to go to church more when I was younger. My parents would take me there, but I didn''t really think about it, you know? I just went because I had to."'
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+ 'You ponder the question for a moment before you answer.'
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+ '"I''m not sure, actually. I used to go to church more when I was younger. My parents would take me there, but I didn''t really think about it, you know? I just went because I had to."'
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*nl
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- 'You pause for a moment, still not sure what you believe.'
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+ 'You pause for a moment, still not sure what you believe.'
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'"Now... now there are times when I go to church and I don''t really know why I went there, like I was looking for something more, something new, but it''s not there. And sometimes," you smile awkwardly, "sometimes I walk around town, see something strange and amazing and I feel... good. Connected, somehow." You shrug. "So, am I religious? Am I crazy? You tell me."'
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else
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- '"More than you can imagine," you murmur.'
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- 'For the first time since you discovered that magic exist, somebody who sees the world the way you used to is asking you about it - or, well, asking a question that confronts you with it. What are you gonna say?'
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+ '"More than you can imagine," you murmur.'
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+ 'For the first time since you discovered that magic exist, somebody who sees the world the way you used to is asking you about it - or, well, asking a question that confronts you with it. What are you gonna say?'
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*nl
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- 'You couldn''t possibly explain it all; even if you are allowed to, who would believe you? You wouldn''t even believe yourself, if you''re honest. Still, you feel the powerful urge to tell him something, anything, at least - it''s been there since that fateful day, bottled up, and now there''s finally someone who might listen:'
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+ 'You couldn''t possibly explain it all; even if you are allowed to, who would believe you? You wouldn''t even believe yourself, if you''re honest. Still, you feel the powerful urge to tell him something, anything, at least - it''s been there since that fateful day, bottled up, and now there''s finally someone who might listen:'
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'"I... I feel like- no, I <b>know</b> that there''s something most people can''t see, something that doesn''t make any logical sense, and yet it is there, all around us, all the time, and it affects us in so many ways."'
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'You are struggling for words. It''s all so clear in your head, but putting it in a way that doesn''t get you admitted to an asylum is so hard.'
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'"I used to believe that the world is what everybody can see, smell, feel, and that''s it. But I- I''ve experienced something, something I can''t..." You trail off and stop. You can hear yourself chuckle - you just can''t help it. "I can''t explain it, can''t even describe it, but... but it changed everything for me." You smile awkwardly. "God, I must be sounding like a complete lunatic to you."'
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end
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-
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+
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act 'Raving lunacy':
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*clr & cla
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'<center><img <<$set_imgh>> src="images/locations/city/industrial/bar/martintalk.jpg"></center>'
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@@ -418,11 +418,11 @@ if $ARGS[0] = '':
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'"I don''t know what you''re talking about, girl - I look fantastic." Martin laughs.'
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*nl
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'For a moment, you want to talk back, stop him from deflecting your heartfelt compliment like that, but then you just smile and hold your tongue because you notice that Martin hasn''t let go of your hand and, after his laughter has subsided, he''s giving you a smile full of gratitude.'
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-
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+
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act 'Finish your drink': gt 'qwBarPolet', 'bar'
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end
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end
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-
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+
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elseif MartinTalkVar = 9 and npc_rel['A216'] >= 48:
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MartinTalkVar = 10
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'"Here you go." Martin puts your drink in front of you before you''ve even properly come to rest on the stool. '+$OpenInnerThought+'When your bartender has your drink ready by the time you order it, maybe you''ve been spending too much time in the bar,'+$CloseInnerThought+' you think to yourself.'
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@@ -431,13 +431,13 @@ if $ARGS[0] = '':
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'Martin shrugs. "Same as always: You kill a man, you move on."'
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'You laugh at his remark, but when he doesn''t join in, you stop and look at him uncertainly. "You <b>are</b> joking, right?"'
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'He gives you a mysterious smile but otherwise ignores the question. "How about you? Rough day at the office?" He pauses. "Wait, do you even work in an office?"'
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-
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+
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act 'Give a non-committal answer':
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cla
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npc_rel['A216'] -= 2
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'"Oh, you know, this and that. Whatever covers the bills. I get by"'
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*nl
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-
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+
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if fame['city_porn'] <= 30:
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'"Is remaining mysterious part of the job description?"'
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'"You''d like to know that, wouldn''t you?" You tease.'
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'"I know that you are... doing porn," Martin tells you quietly.'
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'Your face falls. You try to keep your cool, but you''re feeling cold all of a sudden. Why is he bringing this up?'
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*nl
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- 'His eyes trace the outline of your body underneath your clothes, and you suddenly feel very exposed, and in a way that''s very different from screwing some guy in front of a camera.'
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+ 'His eyes trace the outline of your body underneath your clothes, and you suddenly feel very exposed, and in a way that''s very different from screwing some guy in front of a camera.'
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'"How in the world did a young, pretty girl like you end up doing that?" He asks.'
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*nl
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'You''re not sure if he''s genuinely interested in an answer or just hiding his disgust - or lechery - really well, but you respond: "I... well, I like exposing myself... and I like sex. And it pays really well. So, I thought..." You trail off.'
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@@ -465,28 +465,28 @@ if $ARGS[0] = '':
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'He gives you a careful smile. "Some girl I know told me that she believed in good people. So I figured, maybe he existed and was just a really good guy."'
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'His smile infects you too. "Yeah, maybe."'
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*nl
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- 'Despite your relief, both of you fall silent for a while. It''s a lot to process, after all, and the question that goes through your head - if Martin had been jerking off to your videos - is annoyingly persistent. But with apparently nobody in the bar requiring his attention yet, Martin eventually feels like continuing the conversation somehow:'
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- '"So, where do you live?"'
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+ 'Despite your relief, both of you fall silent for a while. It''s a lot to process, after all, and the question that goes through your head - if Martin had been jerking off to your videos - is annoyingly persistent. But with apparently nobody in the bar requiring his attention yet, Martin eventually feels like continuing the conversation somehow:'
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+ '"So, where do you live?"'
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end
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act 'Continue': gt 'MartinTalk','MartinTalkApartment'
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end
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-
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- if SchoolAtestat = 0:
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+
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+ if SchoolAtestat = 0:
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act '"I''m still going to school"':
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*clr & cla
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'<center><img <<$set_imgh>> src="images/locations/city/industrial/bar/martintalk.jpg"></center>'
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'"No, actually, I''m still going to school."'
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'You regret your words almost immediately when Martin''s face darkens. "Still going to school, huh? What about you being 18?"'
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*nl
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-
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+
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if pcs_persuas < 30:
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gs 'exp_gain', 'persuas', rand(2,5)
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-
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+
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if age >= 18:
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gs 'npc_relationship', 'modify', 'A216', -10
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pcs_mood -= rand(3,5)
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'"I, uh... I''m <<age>> now," you stammer.'
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- '"You are <b>now</b>," he repeats. "So you weren''t 18 when you first came here? You lied to my face?"'
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+ '"You are <b>now</b>," he repeats. "So you weren''t 18 when you first came here? You lied to my face?"'
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|
|
'He''s clearly angry with you, but he seems to be more disappointed than angry.'
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|
|
'"I''m sorry," you say quietly. You don''t know what else you can say - there probably isn''t anything you could add or explain that wouldn''t make this worse.'
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|
'Martin slowly shakes his head, but then, just when you think he''s gonna say something else, he just walks off to tend to another customer.'
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@@ -494,7 +494,7 @@ if $ARGS[0] = '':
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|
'You don''t think you''re off the hook - this definitely hurt your relationship with him. But it''s probably a good sign that he didn''t throw you out, so if you give him some space and keep your conversation with him light, you could probably recover from this.'
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act 'Finish your drink': gt 'qwBarPolet', 'bar'
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-
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+
|
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|
else
|
|
|
gs 'npc_relationship', 'modify', 'A216', -20
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|
pcs_mood -= rand(3,6)
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|
|
@@ -516,10 +516,10 @@ if $ARGS[0] = '':
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|
'With no choice but to comply, you get up and leave the bar.'
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|
|
*nl
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|
|
'This definitely could have gone better...'
|
|
|
-
|
|
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+
|
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|
act 'Leave the bar': gt 'city_industrial'
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|
|
end
|
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|
-
|
|
|
+
|
|
|
else
|
|
|
gs 'exp_gain', 'persuas', rand(4,6)
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|
|
npc_rel['A216'] -= 2
|
|
|
@@ -533,13 +533,13 @@ if $ARGS[0] = '':
|
|
|
'Regardless of the rest, at least the last bit is definitely honest, and Martin seems satisfied with that. He gives you nod that''s slightly more curt than usual, then walks off to serve another customer.'
|
|
|
*nl
|
|
|
'You just about managed to save the situation, and you are pretty sure this could have gone A LOT worse, but Martin definitely needs a moment to cool it, and you are suddenly very grateful to have a drink in front of you and a moment to yourself.'
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
+
|
|
|
act 'Finish your drink': gt 'qwBarPolet', 'bar'
|
|
|
end
|
|
|
end
|
|
|
end
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
- if func('uniutil', 'student', 'enrolled'):
|
|
|
+
|
|
|
+ if func('uniutil', 'student', 'enrolled'):
|
|
|
act '"I''m a university student"':
|
|
|
cla
|
|
|
'"I''m going to university," you say, your voice somewhere between pride and shame: Pride over the privilege of receiving a higher education, and shame in the face of thinking of yourself as ''privileged'' while talking to Martin, who you think didn''t have that option... or did he?'
|
|
|
@@ -551,12 +551,12 @@ if $ARGS[0] = '':
|
|
|
'"Yeah. Well, I''ve got a room there, at least. I wouldn''t call it living."'
|
|
|
'"It can get pretty wild there during the weekend, I heard," Martin comments, "and drunk people can be unpredictable. You watch yourself, okay?"'
|
|
|
'"I always do," you reply with a smile, touched by his concern.'
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
+
|
|
|
act 'Finish your drink': gt 'qwBarPolet', 'bar'
|
|
|
end
|
|
|
end
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
- if work = 0:
|
|
|
+
|
|
|
+ if work = 0:
|
|
|
act '"I don''t have a job"':
|
|
|
cla
|
|
|
'"I''m still trying to find the right thing for me," you say, fidgeting with your glass, almost certain about what he''s going to respond.'
|
|
|
@@ -569,11 +569,11 @@ if $ARGS[0] = '':
|
|
|
'"Well, here''s to the spirit of equality," you raise your glass and take a gulp.'
|
|
|
*nl
|
|
|
'With apparently nobody in the bar requiring his attention yet, Martin presses on. "So, where do you live?"'
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
+
|
|
|
act 'Continue': gt 'MartinTalk','MartinTalkApartment'
|
|
|
end
|
|
|
end
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
+
|
|
|
if tanwork = 1:
|
|
|
act '"I''m a maid"':
|
|
|
cla
|
|
|
@@ -592,12 +592,12 @@ if $ARGS[0] = '':
|
|
|
'"And did it get ''weird''?" Martin asks carefully.'
|
|
|
'"Like I said, I''m fine," you placate him once again. "It makes sense. I gotta make breakfast and all that, and I have a big room to myself, AND the apartment is right in the city center, so, really, it''s all I could ask for."'
|
|
|
'"Well, as long as you''re happy with it." Martin, however, doesn''t sound very happy. Could he be jealous of Nicholas?'
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
+
|
|
|
act 'Finish your drink': gt 'qwBarPolet', 'bar'
|
|
|
end
|
|
|
end
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
- if leonidSecretary > 0 or BurgerQW['Secretary'] > 0 or workSec = 1:
|
|
|
+
|
|
|
+ if leonidSecretary > 0 or BurgerQW['Secretary'] > 0 or workSec = 1:
|
|
|
act '"I''m a secretary"':
|
|
|
cla
|
|
|
'"I''m working as a secretary."'
|
|
|
@@ -612,16 +612,16 @@ if $ARGS[0] = '':
|
|
|
'It''s Martin who finally breaks it. "So, uh... How is your work?"'
|
|
|
'You shrug. "Lots and lots of paperwork, and my boss can be hard on me sometime."'
|
|
|
*nl
|
|
|
- 'You realize what you said the instant you look at Martin, who looks like he wants to comment on that. Thankfully, he holds his tongue and doesn''t make the joke he must have had on his mind.'
|
|
|
+ 'You realize what you said the instant you look at Martin, who looks like he wants to comment on that. Thankfully, he holds his tongue and doesn''t make the joke he must have had on his mind.'
|
|
|
'"Well, everybody''s gotta earn their salary somehow," he says instead, and you simply nod in response.'
|
|
|
*nl
|
|
|
'With apparently nobody in the bar requiring his attention yet, and in an attempt to end this talk on a higher note, Martin presses on. "So, where do you live?"'
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
+
|
|
|
act 'Continue': gt 'MartinTalk','MartinTalkApartment'
|
|
|
end
|
|
|
end
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
- if workFabrika = 1:
|
|
|
+
|
|
|
+ if workFabrika = 1:
|
|
|
act '"I work in a factory"':
|
|
|
cla
|
|
|
'"I''m working in a textile factory."'
|
|
|
@@ -634,12 +634,12 @@ if $ARGS[0] = '':
|
|
|
'Martin nods understandingly.'
|
|
|
*nl
|
|
|
'With apparently nobody in the bar requiring his attention yet, he presses on. "So, where do you live?"'
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
+
|
|
|
act 'Continue': gt 'MartinTalk','MartinTalkApartment'
|
|
|
end
|
|
|
end
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
- if workKafe['job'] = 1:
|
|
|
+
|
|
|
+ if workKafe['job'] = 1:
|
|
|
act '"I work as a waitress"':
|
|
|
cla
|
|
|
'"I am a waitress in a cafe."'
|
|
|
@@ -654,12 +654,12 @@ if $ARGS[0] = '':
|
|
|
'Martin nods understandingly.'
|
|
|
*nl
|
|
|
'With apparently nobody in the bar requiring his attention yet, he presses on. "So, where do you live?"'
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
+
|
|
|
act 'Continue': gt 'MartinTalk','MartinTalkApartment'
|
|
|
end
|
|
|
end
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
- if young_shop_work = 1:
|
|
|
+
|
|
|
+ if young_shop_work = 1:
|
|
|
act '"I work in a clothing store"':
|
|
|
cla
|
|
|
'"I work in a clothing store."'
|
|
|
@@ -675,12 +675,12 @@ if $ARGS[0] = '':
|
|
|
'Martin nods understandingly.'
|
|
|
*nl
|
|
|
'With apparently nobody in the bar requiring his attention yet, he presses on. "So, where do you live?"'
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
+
|
|
|
act 'Continue': gt 'MartinTalk','MartinTalkApartment'
|
|
|
end
|
|
|
end
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
- if workrin = 1:
|
|
|
+
|
|
|
+ if workrin = 1:
|
|
|
act '"I''m working a market stand"':
|
|
|
cla
|
|
|
'"I work at a market stand in Pavlovsk."'
|
|
|
@@ -696,12 +696,12 @@ if $ARGS[0] = '':
|
|
|
*nl
|
|
|
'You two fall silent after that, letting the somewhat gloomy turn this talk took sink in as you try to think of something to lighten the mood.'
|
|
|
'With apparently nobody in the bar requiring his attention yet, Martin eventually asks: "So, where do you live?"'
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
+
|
|
|
act 'Continue': gt 'MartinTalk','MartinTalkApartment'
|
|
|
end
|
|
|
end
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
- if stripwork = 1:
|
|
|
+
|
|
|
+ if stripwork = 1:
|
|
|
act '"I work at a strip club"':
|
|
|
cla
|
|
|
'You blush slightly, but decide to be honest with Martin: "I work in a strip club... as a stripper."'
|
|
|
@@ -715,12 +715,12 @@ if $ARGS[0] = '':
|
|
|
*nl
|
|
|
'You two fall silent after that, letting your admission sink in and trying to find a topic that can lighten the mood a little.'
|
|
|
'With apparently nobody in the bar requiring his attention yet, Martin eventually asks: "So, where do you live?"'
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
+
|
|
|
act 'Continue': gt 'MartinTalk','MartinTalkApartment'
|
|
|
end
|
|
|
end
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
- if fame['city_modelling'] > 30:
|
|
|
+
|
|
|
+ if fame['city_modelling'] > 30:
|
|
|
act 'Tell him you''re a model':
|
|
|
pcs_horny += rand(1,5)
|
|
|
cla
|
|
|
@@ -736,16 +736,16 @@ if $ARGS[0] = '':
|
|
|
*nl
|
|
|
'It is strangely flattering to know that Martin looked at nude pictures of you. Perhaps he was even jerking off to them... not that he''d admit it.'
|
|
|
*nl
|
|
|
- 'Martin looks around as if he were hoping for another patron to serve, but with apparently nobody in the bar requiring his attention yet, he seems hard-pressed to change the topic:'
|
|
|
+ 'Martin looks around as if he were hoping for another patron to serve, but with apparently nobody in the bar requiring his attention yet, he seems hard-pressed to change the topic:'
|
|
|
'"So, uh... where do you live?"'
|
|
|
'You chuckle to yourself and decide to let him off the hook... for now.'
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
+
|
|
|
act 'Continue': gt 'MartinTalk','MartinTalkApartment'
|
|
|
end
|
|
|
end
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
+
|
|
|
elseif MartinTalkVar = 10 and MartinSex = 1:
|
|
|
- MartinTalkVar = 11
|
|
|
+ MartinTalkVar = 11
|
|
|
'"Sure, <<$pcs_firstname>>." Martin prepares a drink for you and puts it down in front of you.'
|
|
|
*nl
|
|
|
'You smile gratefully and take a gulp. Now that you are sitting here, right in front of him, it hits you all over again: You had sex with Martin!'
|
|
|
@@ -772,10 +772,10 @@ if $ARGS[0] = '':
|
|
|
'Do you have feelings for Martin beyond physical attraction?'
|
|
|
'Well, it doesn''t really matter now. It''s probably the best you could have hoped for: You have friend and experienced lover you can hook up with whenever you feel like it and who just told you that neither of you have to worry about the other''s feelings too much.'
|
|
|
'After all, you weren''t actually looking for a serious relationship with a man old enough to be your father, were you?'
|
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'"Of course, <<$pcs_firstname>>," Martin says and hands you your poison of choice.'
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'That seems to shake him from his reverie. Grumbling, Martin goes about his duty, walking a little more stiffly than you are used to seeing him.'
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'You cannot outright see the effect of your words, but the telltale hints of it alone somehow make your drink taste better.'
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'Martin nods and a few seconds later, a drink sits in front of you.'
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'The warmth in his expression makes you forget about the actor. "Sounds like you and your siblings are close," you note, sharing his smile.'
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'"Yeah, I guess we are. We don''t talk much, but," he taps his chest, just above the heart, "in here, where it counts, we care about each other. Always have."'
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'"Yeah, I know what you mean," you nod, thinking of your own siblings. "No matter where they are, you always know that somebody''s there for you."'
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'"You have siblings?"'
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'He shrugs, trying to play it down. You can sense that he doesn''t like this topic at all, but he says: "It''s fine. We were four brothers, always getting in trouble together. We were known all over town..."'
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'Martin falls silent again, and you don''t dare say something. It doesn''t look like he''s trying to find the right words, or like he doesn''t want to continue - he seems lost in thought, as if he had simply forgotten he was talking to you.'
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'"Are you okay?" You ask.'
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'"I''m fine," he assures you, sounding anything but. "Enjoy your drink, mi amor."'
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'With that, he turns around and, rather than serving patrons, retreats to wash some glasses and check the register, apparently needing some space to pull himself together again.'
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'Whatever happened to his brothers seems to deeply trouble him.'
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'As usual, Martin brings you your drink of choice. He seems to be in a talkative mood today, though, because he stays with you and strikes up a conversation.'
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'Mind you, it''s not a very deep one - after your first few attempts at smalltalk, you kinda feel like you have to tiptoe around subjects that may be sensitive, and despite you showing that you are quick on your feet and not one to take an insult lying down, he seems a little unsure about how to talk to you, too.'
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'Still, you manage to keep it going for a while and by the time another patron wants to order something, you feel like you''ve gotten to know each other a little better, even if you''re still a ways away from becoming best friends.'
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'As per usual, your favorite barman brings you your drink and, wouldn''t you know it, lingers to spend a little time with you.'
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'Still, as per your unspoken agreement, you are not acting on that while Martin is working behind the bar - the fantasy of giving him a blowjob while he''s pouring drinks has its appeal, but, the huge risk of getting caught aside, Martin has to move around too much for that to be practical.'
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'So, when one of the regulars calls for Martin, you lick your <<$pc_desc[''lip size'']>> lips lasciviously and thank him for the drink in a low, sexy voice before Martin goes back to work, his walk a little funnier than before.'
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'You keep the conversation light today, talking about how your respective day was, what has been going on in the bar and the area,' + iif($MartinHobby!'',' and, of course, your <<$MartinHobby>>,','') + ' but really, these subjects are little more than a facade for subtle and not-so-subtle quips, hidden and open insults you try to outwit the other with, and the occasional suggestive remark, usually followed by roaring laughter.'
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'Neither of you finds out anything mindblowing about the other, but you still feel like you and Martin know each other a little better now, your friendship with him growing stronger the more time you spend with him.'
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'<center><img <<$set_imgh>> src="images/locations/city/industrial/bar/martintalk.jpg"></center>'
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- '"All that counts is that you enjoy doing it," Martin comments encouragingly. He seems to want to say or ask something else, but both of you notice something out of the corner of your eyes:'
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+ '"All that counts is that you enjoy doing it," Martin comments encouragingly. He seems to want to say or ask something else, but both of you notice something out of the corner of your eyes:'
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'A new patron is calling him over, so it looks like this heart-to-heart is coming to an end soon.'
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'You lean on the counter, giving Martin a coquettish look, as you sometimes do to tease him. "Did that one question already satisfy your curiosity about me?" You ask.'
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'"Actually, I have a small apartment, on the other side of the park."'
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'"Oh no, I''d never do that," you assure him, your tone still sarcastic.'
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'From the laughter that follows, the conversation quickly moves away from work and, as per usual, lasts until somebody requires a new drink, leaving you to finish your beverage alone.'
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'"I live in the city center, actually."'
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'Martin laughs. "Well, you definitely make it sound complicated. Good for you. But," he turns serious once more, "nothing like that is ever truly ''free'', so... be careful."'
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$OpenInnerThought+'He wouldn''t be Martin if he didn''t tell me to "watch out" at least once a day,'+$CloseInnerThought+' you think and roll your eyes, but still nod yes at him before he has to get back to work.'
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'"I have a room in one of the university dormitories, actually. I wouldn''t call it ''living'', though."'
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'Martin nods understandingly. "I get it. At least you have a place to live near the center. Though it can get pretty wild there during the weekend, I heard," he comments, "and drunk people can be unpredictable. So, you watch yourself, okay?"'
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$OpenInnerThought+'He wouldn''t be Martin if he didn''t tell me to "watch out" at least once a day,'+$CloseInnerThought+' you think and roll your eyes, but still smile and say "I always do" before he has to get back to work.'
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'"I still live with my parents, in Pavlovsk," you admit.'
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'You sigh. "Yeah, it does. I''ll get an apartment of my own as soon as I can. In the city, I hope."'
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'"You do that, corazón," Martin says, already a little distracted by a patron waving at him, and just like that, you''re alone with your drink.'
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'You do not want to talk about your current living situation, though. It''s just too embarrassing to talk to him about it while you''re sitting in his bar, so you have to make something up, and quick.'
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'"No no, it''s fine," you cut him off with a hint of panic in your voice. Realizing that, you add more calmly: "I''ll be moving out soon, anyway."'
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'"Okay..." He says slowly, raising an eyebrow. Before he can make any further inquiries, a nearby patron calls for him, saving you from further embarrassment and giving you time to get your story straight, should he ask again.'
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end
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