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CONCEPTUALIZATION - The Return...

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DRAMA - This is clearly a Code 31 emergency.

YOU - "Code 31! Code 31!"

KIM KITSURAGI - The lieutenant squeezes the bridge of his nose. The lights reflect off his glasses...

KIM KITSURAGI - "A Code 31 emergency? Really?"

YOU - "Yes, officer in need of assistance... ON THE DANCE FLOOR!"

KIM KITSURAGI - The lieutenant crosses his arms with a bemused look

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SAVOIR FAIRE - Personal Brand Strategist, huh? Not the kind of person you're likely to find around here. We'll have to ask anyone who seems like they might understand marketing, reputation management... someone who dreams big.

YOU - Evrart seems to know a thing or two...

SAVOIR FAIRE - That old communist?! The only thing he'll strategize is a plan to *redistribute* your hard-earned money to losers and moochers!

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YOU - "But this is intolerably bad."

DOLORES DEI - "Oh, yes. This is real darkness. It's not death, or war, or child molestation. Real darkness has love for a face. The first death is in the heart, Harry."

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EMPATHY - Real or not, your mirror neurons react: it feels painful to be listening to this.

YOU - "Go ahead, ancient recording. Cry then."

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SHIVERS - YOU CANNOT LEAVE. SO MUCH HANGS IN THE BALANCE.

YOU - "I... can't do it." (Back out.)

COALITION WARSHIP ARCHER - "Repeat that, Firewalker? What do you mean 'you can't'? Are you being impeded in some way?"

YOU - "It's Kim, my partner, I can't abandon him."

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MEGA RICH LIGHT-BENDING GUY - "Anyhow, my name is Roustame Diodore -- investor, licence holder, and extremely high-net-worth individual. And your name is Savvy, right?"

SAVOIR FAIRE - You better explain that you aren't Savvy, by the way. Can't have you nicking this identity after working hard to gain such a prodigious rep.

YOU - "Actually, Savvy *isn't* my name. Hope you'll excuse me. Let me introduce myself again..."

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ELECTROCHEMISTRY - It's right here. The answer is *right* here. You just need to ask him. C'mon -- do it!

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APRICOT CHEWING GUM WRAPPER - Bitter, citrus, sweet, it seems to grow stronger, like a glow, with every breath you take...

ENCYCLOPEDIA - Whatever petrochemical by-products they used to create this artificial flavour have bonded tightly to the wrapper. Or is that just your memory, filling in the gaps?

APRICOT CHEWING GUM WRAPPER - ... until a blossom of skin and flower petals erupts behind your closed eyes. Made of toffee, cream, and distance. You just *had* to take a dive.

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ENDURANCE - The problem is obvious: You simply can't hack it. You're a failure. It's all *too much* for you.

YOU - What's too much?

ENDURANCE - Love... time... Revachol... all of it. The pressure is putting you on your knees.

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KIM KITSURAGI - "Finally. I thought I have to come looking for you. What took you so long?"

YOU - "We got into some pretty deep waters there."

KIM KITSURAGI - "Really? What happened?"

ESPRIT DE CORPS - Probably shouldn't have asked you this.

YOU - "It was *unbelievably* manly."

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SAVOIR FAIRE - Personal Brand Strategist, huh? Not the kind of person you're likely to find around here. We'll have to ask anyone who seems like they might understand marketing, reputation management... someone who dreams big.

YOU - No one comes to mind...

SAVOIR FAIRE - We'll stumble upon someone, someone with the right amount of *can-do* attitude... I'll let you know when we do. Just keep your eyes open!

SAVOIR FAIRE - Oh, and we should see what this net worth can do. Might score a discount, or better yet, get you some free goods. That's the kind of thing that really makes you feel like a hotshot. Ask the local merchants about it if you get the chance.

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YOU - Face yourself.

ENDURANCE - What was *that*? Did you just *flinch* before your own reflection?

YOU - I did not.

ENDURANCE - Yes, you did. There's no use denying it...

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ELECTROCHEMISTRY - God, a pack of Royals would taste *so* good right now. Get you some of those tar-sticks, baby!

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AUTHORITY - A compliment from Lieutenant Kitsuragi! Not bad.

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PERCEPTION (SIGHT) - A small heat emboss on the veneer reads: "Solidarity Aid from the People's Republic of Samara." The speakers themselves don't seem to display any magical qualities.

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KIM KITSURAGI - "What happened to you?" the lieutenant asks as he leans in, eyes mapping your frozen face.

YOU - "What do you mean, lieutenant?"

KIM KITSURAGI - "You look... different. Constipated somehow?"

YOU - "Oh, this?" (Point to your face.)

KIM KITSURAGI - "Yes, your face." He nods, looking worried. "Looks like you're having a stroke. Can you even move it?"

PHYSICAL INSTRUMENT - That's a negative, lieutenant.

YOU - "I don't need to 'move it', this is my final form."

KIM KITSURAGI - "I just don't understand, officer." The lieutenant just stands there, looking perplexed. "Please, help me understand."

YOU - "This is what I am now, Kim. What I was always meant to be."

KIM KITSURAGI - "And what is that? A walking mask?"

YOU - "The last kingsman."

KIM KITSURAGI - "The last kingsman..." he repeats pensively, inspecting your face. "That's fitting, I suppose. Almost as if you *did* manage to turn back time. If only for yourself."