Security Following

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Encounter Conditions

If not dressed in catering outfit.

Initial Text

You notice a security guard following you. You're not sure if you're really observant, if he's really bad at sneaking, or if he just doesn't care.

Summary of Choices

1. Stop to chat - gain 2 XP Will
2. Shake him off - Fight Dock Security or, with higher Stealth Power: gain2-4 XP in Reflexes, lose all Watchful Guards
3. Share a cup of Joe - gain 4 XP Will, lose cup of Joe
4. Jump him - Fight a Dock Security
5. Let him watch - Walk Away, gain 10 duration of Watchful Guards

Choice Text and Results

Stop to chat

You have a pleasant enough talk with him. He talks a bit about the strange sounds he's been hearing from the speakers, suggesting you might want to take a look at them.

You've earned 2 XP in Will

Or, after some progress with the speakers?:

You manage to have a pleasant enough talk with him, but he seems pretty spooked. He laughs off the strange sounds he's been hearing as the speakers being tested out, but the laughter never reaches his eyes.

You've earned 2 XP in Will

Shake him off

He catches up with you, seemingly confused about what to do now that he's found you. His confusion, as it so often does, transforms into violence.

(Fight a Dock Security)

With 8? (maybe less) Stealth Power:

You run off, easily ducking behind some scaffolding. He doesn't seem too worried about it, but you can hear him calling it in as he continues his patrol.

You've earned 2 XP in Reflexes

With 8? (maybe less) Stealth Power, and Watchful Guards:

You manage to give him a slip among the scaffolding's supports. You can hear him making a panicked call, but you'll be long gone before any backup arrives.

You've earned 4 XP in Reflexes

(Lose all Watchful Guards.)

With 25 Stealth Power (Probably less?)

You disappear right in front of him as he heads off on a panicked search.

You've earned 4 XP in Reflexes

Share a cup of Joe

You share a cup of Joe, both taking a break to calm down a bit. He's looking a lot less harried when he heads back on his patrol.

You've earned 4 XP in Will

(Lose one cup of Joe)

Jump him

Waiting until the right moment, you turn around and lunge towards him. With the surprise, he has no chance to escape, although he does scream for aid at the top of his lungs.

(Fight Dock Security)

Let him watch

The security guard continues following you. It's hard to say whether he's bored or looking for an excuse to jump you.

You've gained 10 duration of Watchful Guards.

(Walk Away)