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"Work in the shadows, so that you are never seen. Work in the light, and all will be your enemy."
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"I don't quite know what to make of the normal citizenships of the Union. Truly. It is far up to question to anyone you speak to... for they could be something far worse than just a loyal conformist into the Union. The root of all traitors can be found in their ties to the Citizens"
"Some are truly misguided, and some are doing the best they can in a world that has given them only what they are owed. Loyalist flaunt their wealth and power... it breeds resentment, and hate, and that is where the true Anti-Citizen is. Through greed, power, and abuse, the Citizens turn on those who have worked their way to the top."
"Trust none..."
"Watch them closely."
Ophélie Eulalie Latourelle;
[Conflicting Emotions]
"You live, by the grace of god that you still are here after my own vanishing... I don't know what it means but you have only ever seen past the mask. You have only ever seen me for who I am and I cannot repay you enough for that. While I must never truly give away who I am that doesn't seem to stop us from talking hours and hours into the night. Under the ever-watchful sky above. Do you enjoy these talks as much as I do? Do you have any idea how much you've done for me? I'd argue that if we didn't talk I'd have gone through [REMOVED], and I wouldn't be who I am today. Thank you. For all that you have done for me and more, you have my word and you have my personal protection. I forgot... just how do you like your coffee again?"
"I often think you don't truly see all the work I do. Perhaps it is for the best. Our talks about what life could be if people just... stopped their needless deaths, and their wars without reason do ring true. A shame you didn't win the DA position but, it is not the end of the world. There are other paths for you, I am certain... as for where I am upon that road is truthfully up to you. One must stay in the shadows to see the light shine ever brighter, I cannot get too close. I cannot burn myself upon your flame. For your safety, and mine. Maybe one day there will be a way to stop this game we play, however, I enjoy it. It's fun to surprise you, to see that smile. You are unlike anyone else I've met in this city... I wonder what you're hiding."
"We do what must be done, there are orders not even I can ignore. Certainly, you can understand that. You have to. No one else will."
"What have you done..."
"You owe me your life, do not forget the mercy I have given you. There are no more second chances."
"You've given me a letter, a confession of all that was. What is it you see me as what is it that you believe me to be? Never in my life have I had anyone say such things, never in my life have I had someone so - boldly claim what you have to me. How dare you. Say you wish to build a life with me, I hate this, I hate how nothing in this world would make me happier than that. I hate that the illusion of it makes me dream of a life I could be someone else. Someone beyond the mask, someone beyond the wounds, someone beyond the trauma and woes that have befallen my life. Was it because I was gone? Was it because I left that you found yourself so far away from me? This isn't fair. Should I have said something to keep you closer? What if this is nothing more than a trick, how can it be anything less than that? Why won't you come back? We could live - such an amazing life. Why must you hide? Do you truly feel these emotions or is it a ploy to get me killed?"
Elizabeth Taylor;
[The Haunting Past]
"She's a sweetheart through and through. Spent a lot of time in the Pint when I asked her to come on by. I think it's nice. She's started to open up to me and Zoey. For someone too shy, for someone who mumbles. I really wouldn't have anyone else around. I hope she starts to open up more because I do care for her, Even if it's a new friendship. I wanna hold onto that. There's no reason that I should let that go! It's really hard to explain when she does open up, she has SO much knowledge to put forward. I wanna hear more. She's recommended a fair amount of books to me, and I know something I don't think a lot of others do. I'll take that to my grave."
"The more we talk, the sweeter she is! I love havin' her around. I was so proud of her for getting out of her shell more. I honestly am glad to have her in my life and I cannot thank her enough for that. I hope she comes by the Pint more. She's even got her own seat!" || Mm this isn't good.. I think I may be growing fond of her.
"Well, I'm content with my partner. She's really trying her best. I couldn't be happier! I think in time she'll grow with me. She doesn't want me to go on my path... but I wonder if I should... I wanna make her as happy as she makes me, which is a lot. Because. Well. She makes me feel butterflies in my stomach."
"If only I could tell you. If I did. Would you still have the feelings you have now?"
"If you knew how much blood I've spilled. How would you see me?"
"You're alive still. I saw you not too long ago but your beanie is gone. Who took it? What happened to you when I had to leave, you couldn't know, it's okay that the life we once had is gone I don't mind. Saddened sure, but. ...It's best you forget about who I was. That man died a long time ago."
Zoey Grondo;
[The First Friend]
"Now, Miss Zoey has been nothing but kind towards me. Hell, she even gave me a job! How she puts up with my chatterbox is beyond me. She's helpful, trust me she is very helpful and supportive. I'm pretty sure she's my only friend so far in this new city. Not that it's a bad thing. But man she's easy to talk to. Apparently, she's been through the wringer a few times, with her old boss vanishing, now she owns the pint. To me that sounds just awful, not that she owns it, but that someone she loved like that just vanished now she shoulders the burden of having to run an entire bar. So, I plan to help her out the best I can! We've done really well so far. Honestly. It's fun almost. I wish I could do more but I'm not allowed to touch much. Meh. I'll live. She's supportive of my goals too! How sweet.
You know we spoke more.. and it only drives me on the path I wanna take more and more. I'll try to find who she lost, I'm gonna try the damn best that I can. Because damn it! She should be happy!"
"Well.. I'll be the first to admit I love yah like family. Ain't no one I'd rather have at my side if it wasn't for this little Pint Bar Family we got. Strange, yes, but it's family.."
"Yeah I think it's safe to say she's my best friend."
"You can never know."
"Would you even know who I am anymore? The things I've done. The things I swore I'd never do. I broke the promise we made. Yet she can't know. ...How could she. Forever me watching in the shadows making sure she's safe. Alive. ...and now even loved."
"God I miss you so much, come back. Please god, come back."
"I think it's time I accept you're never coming back. But why? Why can't I have just one shred of my old life come back for me, why can't I have someone I loved? I want my family back, I want those moments in the Pint like we used to, laughing and having fun. Being just... human. You warned me, you told me not to go down this path- I ignored you. I was selfish I wanted to make sure that I had what I needed to protect you all. I failed. I failed so much that I couldn't even keep you guys around. I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry Zoey, come back. Please."
[Conflicting Emotions]
"You live, by the grace of god that you still are here after my own vanishing... I don't know what it means but you have only ever seen past the mask. You have only ever seen me for who I am and I cannot repay you enough for that. While I must never truly give away who I am that doesn't seem to stop us from talking hours and hours into the night. Under the ever-watchful sky above. Do you enjoy these talks as much as I do? Do you have any idea how much you've done for me? I'd argue that if we didn't talk I'd have gone through [REMOVED], and I wouldn't be who I am today. Thank you. For all that you have done for me and more, you have my word and you have my personal protection. I forgot... just how do you like your coffee again?"
"I often think you don't truly see all the work I do. Perhaps it is for the best. Our talks about what life could be if people just... stopped their needless deaths, and their wars without reason do ring true. A shame you didn't win the DA position but, it is not the end of the world. There are other paths for you, I am certain... as for where I am upon that road is truthfully up to you. One must stay in the shadows to see the light shine ever brighter, I cannot get too close. I cannot burn myself upon your flame. For your safety, and mine. Maybe one day there will be a way to stop this game we play, however, I enjoy it. It's fun to surprise you, to see that smile. You are unlike anyone else I've met in this city... I wonder what you're hiding."
"We do what must be done, there are orders not even I can ignore. Certainly, you can understand that. You have to. No one else will."
"What have you done..."
"You owe me your life, do not forget the mercy I have given you. There are no more second chances."
"You've given me a letter, a confession of all that was. What is it you see me as what is it that you believe me to be? Never in my life have I had anyone say such things, never in my life have I had someone so - boldly claim what you have to me. How dare you. Say you wish to build a life with me, I hate this, I hate how nothing in this world would make me happier than that. I hate that the illusion of it makes me dream of a life I could be someone else. Someone beyond the mask, someone beyond the wounds, someone beyond the trauma and woes that have befallen my life. Was it because I was gone? Was it because I left that you found yourself so far away from me? This isn't fair. Should I have said something to keep you closer? What if this is nothing more than a trick, how can it be anything less than that? Why won't you come back? We could live - such an amazing life. Why must you hide? Do you truly feel these emotions or is it a ploy to get me killed?"
Elizabeth Taylor;
[The Haunting Past]
"She's a sweetheart through and through. Spent a lot of time in the Pint when I asked her to come on by. I think it's nice. She's started to open up to me and Zoey. For someone too shy, for someone who mumbles. I really wouldn't have anyone else around. I hope she starts to open up more because I do care for her, Even if it's a new friendship. I wanna hold onto that. There's no reason that I should let that go! It's really hard to explain when she does open up, she has SO much knowledge to put forward. I wanna hear more. She's recommended a fair amount of books to me, and I know something I don't think a lot of others do. I'll take that to my grave."
"The more we talk, the sweeter she is! I love havin' her around. I was so proud of her for getting out of her shell more. I honestly am glad to have her in my life and I cannot thank her enough for that. I hope she comes by the Pint more. She's even got her own seat!" || Mm this isn't good.. I think I may be growing fond of her.
"Well, I'm content with my partner. She's really trying her best. I couldn't be happier! I think in time she'll grow with me. She doesn't want me to go on my path... but I wonder if I should... I wanna make her as happy as she makes me, which is a lot. Because. Well. She makes me feel butterflies in my stomach."
"If only I could tell you. If I did. Would you still have the feelings you have now?"
"If you knew how much blood I've spilled. How would you see me?"
"You're alive still. I saw you not too long ago but your beanie is gone. Who took it? What happened to you when I had to leave, you couldn't know, it's okay that the life we once had is gone I don't mind. Saddened sure, but. ...It's best you forget about who I was. That man died a long time ago."
Zoey Grondo;
[The First Friend]
"Now, Miss Zoey has been nothing but kind towards me. Hell, she even gave me a job! How she puts up with my chatterbox is beyond me. She's helpful, trust me she is very helpful and supportive. I'm pretty sure she's my only friend so far in this new city. Not that it's a bad thing. But man she's easy to talk to. Apparently, she's been through the wringer a few times, with her old boss vanishing, now she owns the pint. To me that sounds just awful, not that she owns it, but that someone she loved like that just vanished now she shoulders the burden of having to run an entire bar. So, I plan to help her out the best I can! We've done really well so far. Honestly. It's fun almost. I wish I could do more but I'm not allowed to touch much. Meh. I'll live. She's supportive of my goals too! How sweet.
You know we spoke more.. and it only drives me on the path I wanna take more and more. I'll try to find who she lost, I'm gonna try the damn best that I can. Because damn it! She should be happy!"
"Well.. I'll be the first to admit I love yah like family. Ain't no one I'd rather have at my side if it wasn't for this little Pint Bar Family we got. Strange, yes, but it's family.."
"Yeah I think it's safe to say she's my best friend."
"You can never know."
"Would you even know who I am anymore? The things I've done. The things I swore I'd never do. I broke the promise we made. Yet she can't know. ...How could she. Forever me watching in the shadows making sure she's safe. Alive. ...and now even loved."
"I think it's time I accept you're never coming back. But why? Why can't I have just one shred of my old life come back for me, why can't I have someone I loved? I want my family back, I want those moments in the Pint like we used to, laughing and having fun. Being just... human. You warned me, you told me not to go down this path- I ignored you. I was selfish I wanted to make sure that I had what I needed to protect you all. I failed. I failed so much that I couldn't even keep you guys around. I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry Zoey, come back. Please."
"Everything changed the day I joined the Civil Protection. Everything changed when I found my true calling within the ranks of the Combine in Civil Protection. I felt their abuse when I used to run a store, The Pint it was called. I knew I could have done better than any of them."
"I did. I proved those who doubted me in my younger years. I became a Rank Leader, I led my squad and I guided the Civil Protection in the ways of learning interrogation and conscription. Of course, I had help, but it was always my project. My obsession was to find what others could not see."
"Without them. I would be nothing."
"But even they must be watched."
J-011;
[The Mentor]
"A mentor. A friend. A guide. Had you not returned I would have come to find you again. We've been through far too much, yet you remain. That calm man I knew so long ago. But you've moved up in the world so far- yet never out of reach. I owe you for training me into becoming who I am today, there is so much work to be done. So little time to do so. Together, we will put those who took our people away from us, into the dirt where they belong."
X-0;
[The Student]
"You and your damn whispering. I don't get if you are like going out with one another but holy christ when I am getting things done. I could use you guys talkin' to me. Rather than you chitter chattering about something else. Other than that, She's fine. I don't mind her. I don't know a lot. She's been pretty silent lately. Well. To me. Not to the other. She works hard, which is awesome to see." || "H-6. That is who I knew you as. From our cycle not many of us remain. I question what happened in the time I was gone but you rose to higher ranks, you took what you needed and made things happen while I was gone. ...I wonder though if you recall what happened to us, with you fighting your lover to death. Us to watch. I've always wondered if you knew that I was the one who found out, but kept it hidden from the rest. What would have happened if it was never found out? What would have happened if we never joined... would we still be friends? I like to think so. ...I hope so."
H-0;
[The Past]
"Out of everyone in the force, He's my best friend. He and I were thrown into our squad out of nowhere! While I don't think this was a bad thing. This man is a fucking giant. Tall as all hell, a good soul. He and I typically keep one another in check. Without him, I don't think I'd be enjoying my time within the Protection Force as much as I have. We've seen some crazy shit already. I bet there's more to come in the future. I know we'll share some drinks and just laugh all about it!"
|| "He's an idiot. But he's one of my idiots in the squad. I love him to death. The banter is always fun. Poking fun at one another. We have this switch. Going around and fucking with one another but when it comes time to work? No fun and games. We're dead set on getting the task done."
|| "Forever one of my best friends, nothing will change. no matter where I go. Who I become. You will always be by my side."
"Are you really still alive?"
"Damned fool, how do you not know it's me? What happened to you? You truly did change and I of all people are concerned over this, you had so much life in you back when we were younger but now you look at life as if it's a burning hellscape, something you cannot walk away from. It's time we sat down and I swear I'm gonna knock some sense into you. I will obtain the man who I called my best friend back, or I'll die trying."
J-181;
[The Captain]
"You grew up, far faster than I ever could have hoped. I recall when you and I worked together before I had to leave. A Captain, someone I am so proud of. Mark my words I will stand at your side as an equal one day, to say I won't cling to our friendship is a lie. We're the last of the batch. What happened to the others? How did so many fall from grace? Why did they fail when we pushed forward? ...What does that make us?"
V-52;
[The Sorrowful]
"Haven't we suffered enough? Together? From back in the day of our old squads... the drinking habits you had. The way you cope scares me. It concerns me. You told me the story before we went to war with those Antlions and Terrorists. Have you found that peace within your soul yet or has this fight crippled you further and further into a pit I cannot free you from? You work far too hard, you need to take a break. For your sake and mine."
R-13;
[The Insane]
"I can see you leading your squad one day, you have a good head on your shoulders. You deal with issues and you seem to be the fist of your squad at the same time. You'll go far, I promise. I don't know how much I can help you but I will do my best to push you to the stars and then to the greater beyond. I'll need to take some medical lessons from you, I'm too rusty. Keep your head up. Your work is not lost on us."
"You're a madman, truly I mean that in the best way possible but even your tactics, they scare me. Me of all people... I never expected that from you, but I wouldn't work with anyone else. We have too much to do and we must bring down the iron fist of the Combine before it is too late. ...Besides, you owe me a few drinks after all the shit we've been through. Together. No one will get in our way."
U-46
[The Political]
"You've been around for quite some time, someone I've seen do good work, and this recent realm that you wish to dive into the world of politics is a curious case, to say the least. You work hard, you've made your mark upon the world - and now you wish to guide the Political Sphere? I commend you for your hard work and will watch you closely in your future endeavors. Let us see what you can do."
H-20;
[The Boundful]
"Being a prior medical unit, you and I need to sit down and go over a few things. However. I do see your future being bright within the Civil Protection Program as for how far you will go? That is up to you and you alone, never stop striving for more but keep those around you safe as much as you can. We cannot afford bad medics."
"I am watching your career closely, you've already improved. You've become a far better unit as is. Keep pushing forward, keep that going as far as you can. Let none stand in your way."
R-24
[The Old Dog]
"You've seen your fair share of the world, you've also been in my own shoes. It's impressive to say the least but the story you present yourself. While I do not know you well you have found your way into my gaze more than once. For better or for the worse I am watching you closely. What you make of this is up to you, I hold those who have held rank to a far higher standard. You are not an exception. Do not fail the Combine, you will regret ever trying to do so. Work as hard as you present yourself to do."
U-61;
"To me a fresh face, to most a known leader. I enjoy it when we work together you stand out from most within your squad truthfully I'm not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing. There are a lot of flaws within the work that has been done and that will all change soon. Guide your squad to victory and glory. We will be working again soon..."
X-57;
"You joined. Then left. Just what is your plan here?"
H-29;
"As a rookie, you made me want to snap your fucking neck. You have grown however, in the small time you've been within the Civil Protection. I am wary of you, You mean well but what if this is all just an act? I don't think you and I will see eye to eye on many things but trust? Trust is earned it is never freely given. For you. You will have to work hard at it.
[The Mentor]
"A mentor. A friend. A guide. Had you not returned I would have come to find you again. We've been through far too much, yet you remain. That calm man I knew so long ago. But you've moved up in the world so far- yet never out of reach. I owe you for training me into becoming who I am today, there is so much work to be done. So little time to do so. Together, we will put those who took our people away from us, into the dirt where they belong."
X-0;
[The Student]
H-0;
[The Past]
"Out of everyone in the force, He's my best friend. He and I were thrown into our squad out of nowhere! While I don't think this was a bad thing. This man is a fucking giant. Tall as all hell, a good soul. He and I typically keep one another in check. Without him, I don't think I'd be enjoying my time within the Protection Force as much as I have. We've seen some crazy shit already. I bet there's more to come in the future. I know we'll share some drinks and just laugh all about it!"
|| "He's an idiot. But he's one of my idiots in the squad. I love him to death. The banter is always fun. Poking fun at one another. We have this switch. Going around and fucking with one another but when it comes time to work? No fun and games. We're dead set on getting the task done."
|| "Forever one of my best friends, nothing will change. no matter where I go. Who I become. You will always be by my side."
"Are you really still alive?"
"Damned fool, how do you not know it's me? What happened to you? You truly did change and I of all people are concerned over this, you had so much life in you back when we were younger but now you look at life as if it's a burning hellscape, something you cannot walk away from. It's time we sat down and I swear I'm gonna knock some sense into you. I will obtain the man who I called my best friend back, or I'll die trying."
J-181;
[The Captain]
"You grew up, far faster than I ever could have hoped. I recall when you and I worked together before I had to leave. A Captain, someone I am so proud of. Mark my words I will stand at your side as an equal one day, to say I won't cling to our friendship is a lie. We're the last of the batch. What happened to the others? How did so many fall from grace? Why did they fail when we pushed forward? ...What does that make us?"
V-52;
[The Sorrowful]
"Haven't we suffered enough? Together? From back in the day of our old squads... the drinking habits you had. The way you cope scares me. It concerns me. You told me the story before we went to war with those Antlions and Terrorists. Have you found that peace within your soul yet or has this fight crippled you further and further into a pit I cannot free you from? You work far too hard, you need to take a break. For your sake and mine."
R-13;
[The Insane]
"I can see you leading your squad one day, you have a good head on your shoulders. You deal with issues and you seem to be the fist of your squad at the same time. You'll go far, I promise. I don't know how much I can help you but I will do my best to push you to the stars and then to the greater beyond. I'll need to take some medical lessons from you, I'm too rusty. Keep your head up. Your work is not lost on us."
"You're a madman, truly I mean that in the best way possible but even your tactics, they scare me. Me of all people... I never expected that from you, but I wouldn't work with anyone else. We have too much to do and we must bring down the iron fist of the Combine before it is too late. ...Besides, you owe me a few drinks after all the shit we've been through. Together. No one will get in our way."
U-46
[The Political]
"You've been around for quite some time, someone I've seen do good work, and this recent realm that you wish to dive into the world of politics is a curious case, to say the least. You work hard, you've made your mark upon the world - and now you wish to guide the Political Sphere? I commend you for your hard work and will watch you closely in your future endeavors. Let us see what you can do."
H-20;
[The Boundful]
"Being a prior medical unit, you and I need to sit down and go over a few things. However. I do see your future being bright within the Civil Protection Program as for how far you will go? That is up to you and you alone, never stop striving for more but keep those around you safe as much as you can. We cannot afford bad medics."
"I am watching your career closely, you've already improved. You've become a far better unit as is. Keep pushing forward, keep that going as far as you can. Let none stand in your way."
R-24
[The Old Dog]
"You've seen your fair share of the world, you've also been in my own shoes. It's impressive to say the least but the story you present yourself. While I do not know you well you have found your way into my gaze more than once. For better or for the worse I am watching you closely. What you make of this is up to you, I hold those who have held rank to a far higher standard. You are not an exception. Do not fail the Combine, you will regret ever trying to do so. Work as hard as you present yourself to do."
U-61;
"To me a fresh face, to most a known leader. I enjoy it when we work together you stand out from most within your squad truthfully I'm not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing. There are a lot of flaws within the work that has been done and that will all change soon. Guide your squad to victory and glory. We will be working again soon..."
X-57;
"You joined. Then left. Just what is your plan here?"
H-29;
"As a rookie, you made me want to snap your fucking neck. You have grown however, in the small time you've been within the Civil Protection. I am wary of you, You mean well but what if this is all just an act? I don't think you and I will see eye to eye on many things but trust? Trust is earned it is never freely given. For you. You will have to work hard at it.
"How many friends have I lost who did nothing but the best to work towards the Combine? So many of them worked hard and those who did got the benefits they so desired. Yet in their ranks there too are those of the traitors of mankind, those who would think to go against the Union."
"I never understood why someone would work so hard. Then throw it all away."
"Please let me be wrong."
PLACE HOLDER
"It's been so long since I made a friend within the CMU. Or... is it the CMRU now? Once so long ago I worked along side them to ensure the Officers in danger would be saved. Once so long ago I found myself wondering if the live I had chosen was the right one. I've had many investigations regarding their people, perhaps that is why I feel there is no need to even try to open up to them."
"I always wondered would my life be so different had I joined them? Who would I be now?"
"What would I have become?"
PLACE HOLDER
"I do not trust many of you. Those that I have vanished, and those that I find wary of often I am correct in their acts of traitors. ...It is my job to keep an eye on you all. Do not think because you have money and power you will be hidden from my Judgement."
"You are being watched."
"I see everything."
Laurentius Heartwick;
[The...Leader?]
"The big man in charge. I respect anyone has high up as him. To be in charge of an entire City? Good lord. I couldn't do that. I wouldn't want to either. Sounds far too...stressful. Yet at the same time he strikes me as a man who is very lonely. The saying. "It's lonely at the top." I don't think can be any more true when it comes to Mister Heartwick. I think I went above my paygrade when I spoke to him on that bench. Sure. I could be punished for it. Yet that was a risk I was willing to take. I honest to god think he and I will one day be friends. I'll try my best to give the man some comfort. After all. I owe him an Old Fashion. Poor guy is just so busy. He needs a break." || "Still waiting on that drink. Which is fine. I'm not worried. But...Word gets around. Is he okay? If not. What the hell could be going on? I've noticed he goes to the CMS quite often. It.. leads me to think something could be wrong. Now I can't pry. Simply above my paygrade. Here's hoping I'm not gonna get in trouble for talking to him, maybe he'll back me up? Eh. I won't hold my breath." || "I really am looking forward to that good drink. He's a man who could use a friend. Who better than I?" || "A debt is owed and a debt will be paid. That drink will be yours."
Bernard Mulligan;
[???]
"He's quite the character. We all start from something. No matter how small it is. We all work towards a goal. He gave me some solid advice towards me when I was asking countless questions. "If there is an opportunity, take it." That is what he said to me. That was something I never expected. It felt as if it was something I needed to hear. I had to hear it at that moment. I respect him. He's got the past to prove he knows what he's doing. In the future, I hope we can talk more. It'll be fun to see him again." || "He sure does enjoy talking. Not to say that's a bad thing, I did a job for him. Hell, I even saved his life. Who knows if he'll ever recall that small encounter late into the night. ..But.. He's a good guy. I truly do enjoy talking to him even if my job comes first. Right? I Gotta do my job. Yet he encourages us to be ourselves. It's endearing."
[The...Leader?]
"The big man in charge. I respect anyone has high up as him. To be in charge of an entire City? Good lord. I couldn't do that. I wouldn't want to either. Sounds far too...stressful. Yet at the same time he strikes me as a man who is very lonely. The saying. "It's lonely at the top." I don't think can be any more true when it comes to Mister Heartwick. I think I went above my paygrade when I spoke to him on that bench. Sure. I could be punished for it. Yet that was a risk I was willing to take. I honest to god think he and I will one day be friends. I'll try my best to give the man some comfort. After all. I owe him an Old Fashion. Poor guy is just so busy. He needs a break." || "Still waiting on that drink. Which is fine. I'm not worried. But...Word gets around. Is he okay? If not. What the hell could be going on? I've noticed he goes to the CMS quite often. It.. leads me to think something could be wrong. Now I can't pry. Simply above my paygrade. Here's hoping I'm not gonna get in trouble for talking to him, maybe he'll back me up? Eh. I won't hold my breath." || "I really am looking forward to that good drink. He's a man who could use a friend. Who better than I?" || "A debt is owed and a debt will be paid. That drink will be yours."
Bernard Mulligan;
[???]
"He's quite the character. We all start from something. No matter how small it is. We all work towards a goal. He gave me some solid advice towards me when I was asking countless questions. "If there is an opportunity, take it." That is what he said to me. That was something I never expected. It felt as if it was something I needed to hear. I had to hear it at that moment. I respect him. He's got the past to prove he knows what he's doing. In the future, I hope we can talk more. It'll be fun to see him again." || "He sure does enjoy talking. Not to say that's a bad thing, I did a job for him. Hell, I even saved his life. Who knows if he'll ever recall that small encounter late into the night. ..But.. He's a good guy. I truly do enjoy talking to him even if my job comes first. Right? I Gotta do my job. Yet he encourages us to be ourselves. It's endearing."
"If I can be honest I never expected to work with this... line of work. I thought I was going to be a Captain overseeing another city, funny how life works out in the ways you want it to. To work alongside the people who are considered some of the best of the best? It was a surprise, and I found my little world become far larger than ever before"
"This is where I belong. Finally, a group of people I can trust. Finally true justice to those who have taken so much from us."
"Forever watchful."
"Forever in service."
Gerion Raath;
[The Fist]
"There is none I trust more than you. For the things we have seen, for the things that have happened to us. This man is someone I trust far more than anyone I can even consider in the Union. I refuse to accept anyone less than him to work on case files, to work on operations... to keep a close eye on the inner works of the City. However, he is quite the public face where I? Not so much, perhaps that plays well to how we work with one another, pretty boy face and I the man in the mask? It matters little, this man is without a doubt the best friend I have in this entire city. We will take on all the Anti-Citizen elements, one case at a time."
"There are too many names in here. Each of them died in their own way. Each of them died in a way that I could not prevent and some in here have died by my hands. I question often if there was something I could have done to keep them safe, I wonder when I lay my head down at night 'What if it was me'? These questions will never truly get answers but they are still the answers I crave in life, even in death I doubt I will find the answers I have wanted so badly. One day. I will see them again, the good, the bad, and all in between. Those lives I have taken, those lives I have saved. All will cast their judgment upon me. "
"I wonder how much I have changed in their eyes. Have I become a monster?"
"Or have I become who I always was?"
Maura Azure; "I'm afraid I don't know too much about her. I know she works for the CMU. I also think she could perhaps be the one I saved a long long time ago when she got knocked around a bit too much. Other than that I know she's gotten quite the promotion. Good for her but I've barely spoken and interacted with her. Good luck to her future." || "Eeyup, you still are a medic, How good of one? Is questionable sometimes. Your medical work while it is solid. Does have me quite confused on how you treat some people.. and that does worry me." || "She's starting to poke around too much. She's going to get herself killed. If she pokes the bear too many times. She'll feel its wrath. For that, I fear for her." || "So, I heard you died. Am I shocked? No. But perhaps rest is good."
Tar'Galla; "During our talks in that shop I really got to understand the Vort Kind. I may not know as much as others but the fact you were able to speak to me in such a manner is amazing. Sure you can never truly know who or what I am. Which is fine by me. Yet teaching me things I asked for? I could never have dreamed of that. For that, I am in your debt." || "If he is anyone to trust, I'm sure he'll tell me the truth in time. Yet that is how trust is built, Through time. ...How much has he told me that is a lie. How much as he told me to save his own skin. Why am I questioning these things?
Gino;"He and I, I think are friends, I dunno. Maybe. He often gives me jobs which is great by me. The more SC's that I can get the better. But he's a damn good Regular. I know his order by heart. Union Beer, Ice Cold, Seven Credits. Why do I know this? Well To be honest I think Gino may have a drinking problem which I think I'll talk to him about when I can. Maybe, we'll see?" || "Dead?"
Miles Endinberg;"Miles! Gah good for him getting so far up nowadays. He's been working his ass off in the CWU. Honestly, I respect the hell out of that. He's just gonna burn himself out. He's lost some good friends. I can't take that pain away from him. I just hope he can recover in time. For now. I hope he shoots straight to the top. There isn't anyone who works harder than him! Well. Maybe besides myself. Heh."|| "Wherever you are, I hope you've found peace. Maybe we'll run into one another."
Celette Sardoux;"What a hateful soul. She is so...angry. All the time. There isn't a single nice thing that comes out of this woman's mouth and that? That's just sad. You can ask her over and over again about anything in her life and she'll be snarky, rude, and a little too blunt towards you. I have tried very hard to get her to open up a little bit. That soul of hers is just simply too hateful. I can't support that. I can't even think about living that kind of life where you simply hate everyone around you. It's almost pathetic if you think about it. Being angry, being so bitter others simply just don't want to talk to you? Why? What's the point? How do you live your life this way? Maybe if she was a bit nicer, things would be easier for her. I dunno. She's got one hell of a record. At least that's what the Officers told me. I don't trust her. I helped her once and I still regret it."|| "AHAH, you died!? AHAHAHA."
Val Al'kash;"You and I have interacted time and time again. Hell, I even bit the bullet for you when everything went wacky on that work shift. You'll be okay. I promise I hold nothing against you. You with your Kin have taught me so much more about your kind. Truly amazing things you are. Worrisome though that you fear the things we fight. I need to hear more about them, get you a few books in trade for that info. And for someone to talk to about the books themselves." || "I don't know where you are, Are you dead?
V-1;"Whatever trouble you got yourself into. I'm sorry for it. Seriously I am. The way you hold yourself is important... and that's why you've rubbed me the wrong way. You thought of yourself as all high and mighty. Above me. Above my peers. Above others within our own workforce. I don't get why you'd feel the need to do this. Sure. I get your... relationship. Blinded you. Perhaps both of you. All that I hope is you both recover. ...I still think you need to work on yourself. I got faith in you." || "Your arrogance blinds you. I have come up to you trying to explain how you can be better, act better, be seen as a leader. If it wasn't for me, you'd be dead right now. Change your ways before something stupid happens. I won't take action against you. Yet I will only work with you if I am forced to do so. Leave me alone, and I'll leave you alone. || "You're dead. My only regret? That I wasn't the one to put the bullet in your fucking skull."
V-5; "I'll admit, I'd of been quite the lost puppy without V-5. He's been nothing but supportive. Aiding me where I need it. He and I have been through quite a lot already. It's been fun learning the ropes from him, even if he's still learning. Though trying to drag me into his own squad! I don't know about that, I'm gonna have to give my own squad a chance first. Can't give up so soon. ...But the offer.. Is very tempting. ..We'll see in the future." || "There's no better duo within the Civil Protection. Mark my words. He and I have done more work than most combined. We have this rhythm. Working as one team we've collected info, stopped terrorists, we've even so much has filed more reports to aid on the bigger picture. He's a dear friend. A really dear friend to me. I'll be damned if we don't go out fighting together." || "How far must we fight. How far must we go to show ourselves to the Command Team? We are the best god damn team in this city. If anyone on the other side found out. I'd almost think we'd become targets overnight." || "Gone."
K-0; "A good man, and a good leader all the same. He's one of the few RLs that's really helped me out. I respect how hard he works, even if I don't think he's always the sanest person. Some of his actions make me question it. Yet he seems to think I'm doing well. Sure, getting scolded sucks. That's fine. I learned it and I took my lumps all the same. I'm just glad I learned from it. If that's how he recalls me though then I guess I'll work all the harder to make that change. Who knows what will come from this." || "Man he sure a lot crankier than normal. I hope he's okay." || "I have done unspeakable things for him, for the Union. I have never questioned his judgment before yet I am starting to wonder how sane this man is. Did we have to do it? Do we really have to do the things we were commanded to do? What if it was the wrong call? ...How will we ever know?" || "Gone."
X-0; "I cannot understand her. Sometimes she's as sweet as can be. Other times she's as harsh and unbearable to be around. With the drama around I can understand she's on edge. Yet do not forget your humanity. The last time I checked being social was not a crime. It aids us. Aids me. Gives me information. Gives me things I need in the future to make myself better. Watching in the shadows can only get you so far. In time. I will understand you."|| "I never understood you, ever."
K-3; "Our long talks on those late shifts really make me think. Makes me wonder just what is in store for us all. He and I are unlucky enough to be up late. Sure, it's fine most of the time. Yet some of the things we do. Some of the things we fight. Goes unnoticed. He's a good friend none the less and I'm gonna keep my eye out for him. He does a lot of good work. I just hope he gets the notice he needs." || "Lonely. Lonely are the shift we are on. Sleep. Doesn't come easy to either of us. Yet to have him by my side. I cannot complain."|| "Gone."
U-3; "A friend. Truly. He's also quite the guide when I need him to be. He's confusing at times though he's serious yet silly. I get that we are all working together. Though I simply cannot fully understand this man. With his stories, he leads me to believe I joined at a good time in my life for the Protection Program. Yet it also makes me question if it was the right choice when he speaks of regrets. Two sides of the coin." || "So, dating my old boss. ...Bold of him."|| "Gone."
U-7; "One of the first people I ever met during my time around. She was singing a song. A lovely one at that. Something about love. Struck a chord with me. When we spoke she told me what she thought of the life she's lived. What kinds of things she enjoys and.. how I could push myself to be a better person. A lot to take in at one point but it was still something I recall. I hope she's doing okay, it's been quite a while since I last saw her." || "We're quite the team I think. Maybe not the best like V-5 and I. She and I though work really well together. She calls me Kiddo. ...And I guess it's nice? She seems very motherly. Very caring. ...Very rare in this line of work.." || "She's protecting herself. I assume her past.. was less than kind to her. What is she protecting? What is she hiding? ...Why is she hiding things from others? I hope one day she can trust me and in turn, I can trust her more. I could use some new friends." || "Gone."
X-1; "I can't tell if he's one of the smartest or one of the stupidest. He is something else. I don't fully understand it. I don't think I will? He's like a loose cannon but he's made it this far in life in this career field for a reason. Which is honestly great. Worrisome? Sure, but great nonetheless. A lot honestly has been on my mind since we spoke in the armory. He lives a very lonely life. ...And I hope he doesn't stay that way." || "Alright, so he's got some good thoughts. I think honestly he just needs more friends. I know that's a silly thing to say but he does give a shit in his own wacky aggressive way. I think he looks out for me. In..his..strange.. manner. I hope to learn from him." ||"Gone."
X-6; "Sass Master 9000. Seriously. She is the sassiest thing fucking to walk this earth. Why? I don't know. Nor does she! It's great banter I promise you that but holy shit. Nothing you can say won't be bounced back without something coming from her. Could be something nice. Could be something mean. It's always a roll of the dice with this one. ...I look forward to more of our banter." || "Still sassy. But loveable all the same." || "A friend. A real friend. She cannot allow her emotions to slip and fade away just as V1 did. Please. For her sake, she needs to be careful. I know who she loves. ...A secret I'm willing to take to my grave. For the sake of our own friendship." || "Why did you get yourself killed? That wasn't our deal."
J-11;"To say you're a goon isn't fair. You're strong, you're smart, but you are so very ruthless. I can rely upon that to get the job done whenever I need it, but I worry about our wounds. They will never heal, but we must become stronger for the units under us, I look forward to seeing you as a command unit one day. Will you stand at my side if I ask you to do something that may require you to question who I am? ...Time will tell." || "They took you from me, a friend. Someone I cared for. Someone I could see joining me at my side until the very end of this road, to lead, to guide... to be one of the units I could lean on. Those terrorists just took you away. Put a bullet in your skull. You will be avenged."
J-0; "I heard some things about you, apparently you were from one of the batches of rookies I trained up, strange to see how things happen. Foolishness gets people killed, trust no one. Rest easy."
Callus Crown; "What happened to you? You were one of the leading men of the City. Your ideas were some that I even found myself enjoying and playing around with. You were someone I considered a friend, If you truly are dead then I shall pour a drink in your name, I shall ensure that your memory lives on even if you are not here to see it. I believe you were the last person I have ever truly trusted within the time of the CCA. I wish you could have been more, I wish you could have been alive to see what will come."
X-79; "There's so much potential in you. Why are you throwing yourself into stupid situations? You're better than this, you're smarter than this. I need you to stop fumbling so you can be the best you can be. I can fix you, but your addictions must be quelled first. Work with me, stand at my side. Together. Trust in me as much as I trust in you." || "Watch yourself my friend, the Summit has its eyes on us and you need to stop poking where you're not supposed to, let the case file die. Let all that happened to us be something of a dream, never to be spoken of, never to be remembered. It never happened."|| "They took the boy I considered my son. They took someone I loved from me, there will be justice for your death, and there will never be a moment I do not blame myself for your life lost. I should have done better, I should have been there for you. You had to spread your wings and fly but what if I pushed you too soon? What if I am the true cause of your downfall? ...My darling boy. I will miss you. Wait for me."
Tar'Galla; "During our talks in that shop I really got to understand the Vort Kind. I may not know as much as others but the fact you were able to speak to me in such a manner is amazing. Sure you can never truly know who or what I am. Which is fine by me. Yet teaching me things I asked for? I could never have dreamed of that. For that, I am in your debt." || "If he is anyone to trust, I'm sure he'll tell me the truth in time. Yet that is how trust is built, Through time. ...How much has he told me that is a lie. How much as he told me to save his own skin. Why am I questioning these things?
Gino;
Miles Endinberg;
Celette Sardoux;
Val Al'kash;
V-1;
J-11;
J-0; "I heard some things about you, apparently you were from one of the batches of rookies I trained up, strange to see how things happen. Foolishness gets people killed, trust no one. Rest easy."
Callus Crown; "What happened to you? You were one of the leading men of the City. Your ideas were some that I even found myself enjoying and playing around with. You were someone I considered a friend, If you truly are dead then I shall pour a drink in your name, I shall ensure that your memory lives on even if you are not here to see it. I believe you were the last person I have ever truly trusted within the time of the CCA. I wish you could have been more, I wish you could have been alive to see what will come."
X-79; "There's so much potential in you. Why are you throwing yourself into stupid situations? You're better than this, you're smarter than this. I need you to stop fumbling so you can be the best you can be. I can fix you, but your addictions must be quelled first. Work with me, stand at my side. Together. Trust in me as much as I trust in you." || "Watch yourself my friend, the Summit has its eyes on us and you need to stop poking where you're not supposed to, let the case file die. Let all that happened to us be something of a dream, never to be spoken of, never to be remembered. It never happened."|| "They took the boy I considered my son. They took someone I loved from me, there will be justice for your death, and there will never be a moment I do not blame myself for your life lost. I should have done better, I should have been there for you. You had to spread your wings and fly but what if I pushed you too soon? What if I am the true cause of your downfall? ...My darling boy. I will miss you. Wait for me."
Music
"Man or Machine? What have you become these days, who were we before the Combine? We used to work in a shop, I think. The Pint wasn't it? So much has happened that feels lifetimes ago, maybe it has, time is so strange to us is it not? We gave up our good life. It was our choice. We signed the paper, we put in the application it was all our fault that we gave up our old dream! No one else, not the Combine, not Zoey, not Elizabeth, not Var'Ras, None of those people in our life wanted us to go down this path!"
"We didn't listen. We thought we knew what was best for us we thought that this path was the only way forward when the world was at our fingertips. How many people have we betrayed? How many people have we killed by our actions? What is it that we must do to feel happy? We were happy once. Working that bar laughing with those friends we made day in and day out from working there."
"They loved us. They cared for us. They were our entire world. Now look at us. We stand alone on a throne of the fallen, of those who could not follow us, or those who got in our way. Do we even care how much they loved us? Did it ever really matter?"
"We have a job to do, no matter the cost, no matter the price we REMAIN the beacon of hope that our people require. We REMAIN as who we are. WE ARE..."
"Human."
"We are human, we are flawed, we are imperfect we are something that humanity is and strives to be. ...We accept who we are here and now. For who we were two years ago is not who we are today, who we are two years from now is not who we are now."
"Look at yourself, Troy. Look at how far you've come."
"...Only you can say if it was worth it. Only you can know if this was everything you wanted in life."
"Is this life enough for us?"
"Only time will tell."
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