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Encounter Conditions
Halloween 2024
Downtown Halloween ID equipped
Initial Text
An executive approaches you, his expression blandly helpful and his clothing perfectly arranged. "Getting ready for the big event, I see. Anything we can help with?"
Summary of Choices
- Anything - Helps with general setup?
- Booze - Gain 2 XP Perception, makes the punch boozier?
- Candy - Gain 2 XP Perception, adds more candy?
- Eclipse - makes punch more etheric?
- Music - Gain 2 XP in Perception, unlocks Halloween Speakers around October 29
- Folk horror (After sufficient crepe paper) - Gain 2 XP in Will, adds to cornfield
- Inexorable Horror (After something?) - Gain 2 XP in Strength
- Body horror (After sufficient Mirrored Glass?) - Gain 2 XP in Reflexes
- Speak with your fists - Fight Assistant Vice President (male), gain 10 Executive Alarm if you win
- Leave him be - Walk Away
Choice Text and Results
Anything
You chat about Halloween in general, trying to make a good impression. He pries a bit for details, but eventually relents when you're not forthcoming.
Booze
"Ah, yes, the dangers of having a college party here, I suppose. I'll try to make sure there's at least a few flasks to go around." He chuckles and winks.
You've earned 2 XP in Perception
Candy
"Candy? Huh, figured you all were too old for that. Well, I can certainly pick some of that up."
You've earned 2 XP in Perception
Eclipse
"Eclipse?" He clears his throat.
"Never heard of it. I'm sure there won't be any at the party."
Music
"God, you're right. That's a huge oversight. I'll ask too, but there's sure to be someone who can get us a truck load of speakers on short notice."
"As long as you choose the tunes," he sighs theatrically, "none of us are in college anymore."
You've earned 2 XP in Perception
(After 7:45 AM EST Oct 29th?)
He nods. "Well, I think we've got some speakers. But there's nothing wrong with more speakers, am I right?"
You've earned 2 XP in Perception
Folk horror
"Really? I suppose back when I was in college, there was a cute little witch running around…"
"But I'm sure we can get things looking properly rustic up here." He looks around, obviously eager to help but equally obviously never having been anywhere rustic.
You've earned 2 XP in Will
Inexorable Horror
"Hmm," he frowns. "It's hard to see inexorable, unless you mean our drones taking over more market share."
He pauses. "Suppose that's not really what you're going for… more fall of civilization or something, right? I'll see what I can do."
Something about him seems diminished with the thought, or perhaps you've gotten stronger.
You've earned 2 XP in Strength
Body Horror
His smile remains fixes as he stretches his body, seeming to make sure it's all still where he expects. "Yeah, I can see why folks still like that. I'm feeling pretty comfortable in my skin these days, but… well, it wasn't always a perfect match."
You've earned 2 XP in Reflexes
Speak with your fists
He doesn't seem as started as you were expecting, instead cleanly drawing his gun.
(Fight Assistant Vice President (male))
And, if you win:
You've gained 10 duration of Executive Alarm.
You hide the body amid the decorations, perhaps returning it to the earth.
Leave him be
He gives you a polite nod as you leave him behind. "Enjoy the festivities."