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"What's the point of studying, understanding, creation...if no one remembers? <span class="mu-b">Wouldn't it be better if those memories were condensed into something that will remain forevermore?</span>" Thomas shakes his head the moment after he finishes talking about this. "Maybe I'm talking out of my ass."
Everyone aside from Alexis, Maruyama, and the Handler has no idea what he's talking about. "Condensed memories?" "Isn't that similar to a PARADIGM?" "I recall something like that those being mentioned when I was given my briefcase..."
Interesting. Condensed Memories in some form is what their Singularity is or can create. You'll not that for later. Could it be possible SHIFTers are trying to make sure their unique perspectives live on? In a far distant future, you do want your own flesh and blood to carry on your memories. Your legacy.
"Alright." You shift the topic to another point. "Long shot but have any of you heard about a Cleaner going missing? We suspect the person behind the failed club ambush may be tied to it. He's..." You give a rough physical description and name to them.
Gangster C's eyes widen upon hearing that name. "Oh! Yeah. We saw that kid get his ass fucking obliterated by some weird girl with a lot of teeth. He limped away after a struggle but he's around here. I think he's still recovering by some small orange painted motel nearby the club we left."
The Handler lets out a sigh of relief upon hearing this. "Oh thank god. That puts my mind at rest." Well, that's a simple enough question with a simple enough answer. Next question.
Adam leans forward in his chair, finally regaining his nerve after panicking not mere moments ago. "We have to go to a specific restaurant to deal with a specific client later. Do you know anyone amongst the SUNSET AUBRUM staff who can help us? Any secret backdoors? Anyone easily bribed over there?"
Gangster C scratches at his chin as if he's trying really hard to remember how to answer that. Thomas and Gangster A aren't doing much better but eventually, they manage to piece something together.
"We have two waitress friends working there." "Both of them are drug addicts. It's sad to say but it's how it is." "Give them some drugs and the two gals should let you in just fine into the employee only sections. I recommend painkillers."
"Names?" Adam clicks his tongue with obvious annoyance. Or maybe it's concern? It's clear he's not happy either way. <<span class="mu-b">"I suppose I can't be shocked if they live in the same shithole these three do."</span>>
"Tanya." "Talitha." Okay, you got some names. Good. That's all you gotta ask.
Your group turns over to the three S-Corpers. All of them are looking pretty sloshed from the whiskey they've been sharing. It's high quality, powerful stuff after all. That should get you an in.
"What do you know about Katherine Beatrix? Apparently a U-Corp Administrator is involving herself in this case too." The Handler can only hope they're sober enough to still answer questions.
