Dingy Grey Guard

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Encounter Conditions

None?

Initial Text

A uniformed security guard passes you, nodding out one of the windows towards the dingy grey sky. "Fine day we're having, isn't it?"

Summary of Choices

1. Exchange pleasantries - gain 2-4 XP Will and/or Perception
2. Talk about art - Information
3. Ask about security - gain 2 XP Will or Perception
4. Attack him - Fight Midgard Security
5. Pass on by - Walk away

Choice Text and Results

Exchange pleasantries

You talk about the weather and how his favorite Cyberbowl team is doing and all the little things that remind you you're part of a broader society. It's… actually kind of nice.

You've earned 2 XP in Will

Or, with an Integrated Rams helmet on:

You quickly fall into a friendly conversation about how the Rams are clearly going to crush the WildCats this year. It's… actually kind of nice.

You've earned 4 XP in Will

Or, with a Wildcats helmet on:

You quickly fall into a friendly argument about how he thinks the Rams are going to crush the WildCats this year and how he's clearly wrong. It's… actually kind of nice.

You've earned 4 XP in Will

Or, when dressed as Midgard Security:

You talk a bit about the weather and campus and how things are going for Midgard Security in other parts of the city. It sounds like he's very glad for both of you that you aren't stationed in "the Flats" at the edge of Metroplex, where Midgard Security is expected to fight gangs like the Renegades.

It's… actually kind of nice, just to have a normal chat, even if he seems to think you're a coworker.



You've earned 2 XP in Perception

You've earned 2 XP in Will

Talk about art

He raises his baton for a moment, using it to scratch his head. "Yeah, I don't really know. The bugs and tablet I guess I get, they're just educational with foreign languages and… you know, bugs."

He continues, rambling a bit. "The memorial, obviously. The warrior lady… well, she's not hard on the eyes."

"But I could do without the hands or masks. I suppose that's not too bad in the grand scheme of things."

Ask about security

He nods. "It's well under control."

You wait a bit to see if he'll elaborate… and, no, it doesn't look like he will.

You've earned 2 XP in Will

Dressed as Midgard Security:

He nods. "Yeah, this is a pretty good gig, even for campus. You should totally try to get some shifts here… just don't steal mine."

He laughs a bit at his own joke, if that could even be considered a joke.

"You get some students through, but even the dreamers mostly stay downstairs. Something about all the statues freaks them out, like that painting with the pig isn't bad enough downstairs."

You take a quick glance around the statues and can't say you entirely disagree.



You've earned 2 XP in Perception

Attack him

You jump to the attack as he fumbles, trying to call in for backup.
(Fight Midgard Security)

Pass on by

He gives you a polite nod as he passed, looking a little annoyed… but more out of boredom than any affront on your part.

See Walk Away