Streetlife

(align:"=><=")[INT. UBER — NIGHT] //The Uber crawls through the city at night, Rich staring out at the passing lights.// When you’re a kid and someone says “what do you want to be when you grow up?” What do you say? An astronaut? A fireman? A doctor? You know what I said? I said… “I don’t know.” [[Continue->b1_004]] --- UBER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The city keeps sliding past the glass.// I didn’t know then, and twenty years later, I still haven’t figured it out. I’ve been coasting since school, going from one deadbeat job to another. What do you do when your mum’s too sick to work? You help out where you can, get the bills paid. Keep the lights on. But, of course, life throws another curve ball your way. Mom gets in an accident, and you find out your insurance expired. You get a bill you can't pay. [[Continue->b1_008]] --- UBER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A pile of unopened letters sits on the table, red print bleeding through the envelopes.// The letters start coming, demanding money. After a few months, you've got a whole collection of them. What do you do then? When they're threatening to take your mom's house? The roof over your head? You do anything. Things you never dreamed you’d do. [[Continue->b1_011]] --- UBER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A memory surfaces -- two kids hurling stones at a passing train, laughing.// That’s why I called up my old friend Mo. Me and him used to bike all across the city, getting into shit. When we got older, we drifted apart. He ended up with a…different crowd. I didn’t have the stones to follow. [[Continue->b1_013]] --- UBER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. UBER — NIGHT] //The Uber pulls up. Rich steps out into the cold.// But what I know is, in his line of work, you can make good money. The kind of money that could mean me and Mom don’t have to struggle ever again. Pay off the debt. Live a better life. [[Continue->b1_014]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. BAR — NIGHT] //He pushes through the bar door, noise and light spilling out to meet him.// What I didn’t know was, as soon as I made that call, my life would never be the same again. [[Continue->b1_015]] --- BAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Inside, the bar is packed -- bodies, noise, the low thump of a jukebox.// **Mo:** Ayo, Rich! [[Continue->b1_017]] --- BAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Across the room, a familiar face waves him over.// [[Continue->b1_018]] --- BAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Mo pulls him into a hug like no time has passed at all.// **Mo:** Good to see you. [[You too!->b1_019]] [[How long has it been?->b1_019]] --- BAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Mo:** It's gotta be like 8 years?! How you doing? [[Been better...->b1_020]] [[Keeping on.->b1_020]] --- BAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Mo leans back, looking him over.// **Mo:** Hey look, I'm sorry about your Mom, man. That's rough. I still remember those burgers she'd rustle up for us! **Mo:** What you drinking? I'm buying. --- BAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "Whiskey")[(set: $chosewhiskey to true)(goto: "b1_024")] (link: "Beer")[(set: $chosebeer to true)(goto: "b1_022")]

//A beer sweats on the table between them as the conversation rolls on.// Catching up with Mo...man, it was like we hadn't missed a step. He told me about his life, I told him about mine. His was...more exciting. We talked for hours. I didn't realize how much I missed the guy until I was sat right opposite him, shooting the shit. [[Continue->b1_026]] --- BAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A glass of whiskey catches the bar light as the conversation rolls on.// Catching up with Mo...man, it was like we hadn't missed a step. He told me about his life, I told him about mine. His was...more exciting. We talked for hours. I didn't realize how much I missed the guy until I was sat right opposite him, shooting the shit. [[Continue->b1_026]] --- BAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Mo leans in close, voice dropping.// **Mo:** Alright, so. Let's talk shop. If you're interested, I've got you an in with my people. **Mo:** But I need to know I can trust you. I'm vouching for you, so it's my neck on the line too. [[I know.->b1_028]] [[You can trust me.->b1_028]] --- BAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Mo:** Okay. So, there's this liquor store on the corner of Ari Street. Simeone's. Intel says the cameras are for show. **Mo:** It's 24 hours, but after 2, place is a ghost town. **Mo:** You gotta hit it. Take it for all it's got. Paper cash only. In and out. [[Continue->b1_031]] --- BAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich sits with the question, turning it over.// **Mo:** So, are you in? --- BAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "I'm in.")[(set: $infamy to $infamy + 1)(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 1)(set: $acceptstickup to true)(goto: "b1_032")] (link: "Sorry, I can't.")[(set: $refusestickup to true)(goto: "b1_038")]

//Mo grins, satisfied.// **Mo:** Alright, good. Guy won't give it away easy, so you'll need to carry. I've got a piece, and set of brass knuckles. Up to you which you take. --- BAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "Take the gun")[(set: $infamy to $infamy + 1)(set: $chosegun to true)(goto: "b1_033")] (link: "Take the brass knuckles")[(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 1)(set: $choseknuckles to true)(goto: "b1_033")]

**Mo:** Now, just to be clear, my people don't want a body. This is just to make him cough up the cash. [[Got it.->b1_034]] [[What if he doesn't?->b1_034]] --- BAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Mo:** Like I said, he shouldn't give you any trouble. Cool? [[Continue->b1_035]] --- BAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Mo pushes back from the table, standing.// **Mo:** Alright, well, you gotta be up and at 'em late tomorrow, so let's call it here. Get some rest, and call me when it's done. Remember, no body. [[Thanks, Mo.->b1_036]] [[You can trust me.->b1_036]] --- BAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. BAR — NIGHT] //Rich steps back out into the night air.// After that, I booked a cab back to my mom's house. Tomorrow was a big day. The chance to start earning some real cash. [[Continue->b1_037]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S APARTMENT — NIGHT] //He lets himself into the apartment, the door clicking shut behind him.// Would I be able to go through with it? [[Continue->b1_049]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Mo's face falls, just slightly.// **Mo:** Look, man. I know this is a bit much. Go home and think about it. Let me know by tomorrow morning. If you're still out, all good. [[Continue->b1_039]] --- BAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Mo pushes back from the table, standing.// **Mo:** Speaking of, it's getting late. I got shit to do tomorrow. You got my number, so just give me a call, alright? [[Thanks, Mo.->b1_040]] [[Will do.->b1_040]] --- BAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. CAB — NIGHT] //The cab ride home stretches on, streetlights sweeping across the window.// After that, we said our goodbyes, and I booked a cab home. The whole ride back I mulled over his proposition. Did any other choice make sense? [[Continue->b1_042]] --- CAB Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S APARTMENT — NIGHT] When I got home, those fucking letters were right there waiting for me. Final notice. Eviction warnings... How would Mom survive without a roof over her head? [[Continue->b1_044]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

So I made the call. **Mo:** Alright, good. Guy won't give it away easy, so you'll need to carry. I've got something with range, and something more personal. Up to you which you take. --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "Take the gun")[(set: $infamy to $infamy + 1)(set: $chosegun to true)(goto: "b1_046")] (link: "Take the brass knuckles")[(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 1)(set: $choseknuckles to true)(goto: "b1_046")]

**Mo:** Alright, I'll drop it round tomorrow. Now, just to be clear, my people want him to walk away from this. Just get the dough. [[Got it.->b1_047]] [[What if he doesn't?->b1_047]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Mo:** Like I said, he shouldn't give you any trouble. Cool? [[Continue->b1_048]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Mo:** Alright, well, you gotta be up and at 'em late tomorrow, so get some rest, and call me when it's done. Remember, no Rambo shit. [[Thanks, Mo.->b1_049]] [[You can trust me.->b1_049]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S APARTMENT — DAY] I slept as long as I could that night. --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp [[Continue->b1router049]]

(align:"=><=")[EXT. RICH'S APARTMENT — DAY] The next morning, Mo came round and gave me a gun. [[Continue->b1_052]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

The next morning, Mo came round and gave me the knuckles. [[Continue->b1_052]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S APARTMENT — DAY] //A slice of pizza, half-eaten, sits by the window as the day drifts by.// And, for the rest of the day, I ate well, relaxed, and prepared for the job. It went by in a flash. [[Continue->b1_053]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. STREET — NIGHT] //Rich slips out of the apartment block, hood up against the dark.// When it was time, I headed out. Walked to the liquor store, in case my Uber was tracked. [[Continue->b1_054]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The streets are quiet at this hour, his footsteps the only sound.// Was a clear night, so not all bad. [[Continue->b1_055]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. LIQUOR STORE — NIGHT] //A neon sign buzzes above the liquor store's door -- SIMEONE'S. A homeless man is slumped nearby, watching him approach.// Of course, it wasn't as simple as I'd hoped. [[Continue->b1_056]] --- LIQUOR STORE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The man looks up at him, hopeful.// **Homeless Man:** I gotta get the bus, brother. My daughter's sick. I just need a few bucks. --- LIQUOR STORE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "Pay the man")[(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 1)(set: $earnings to $earnings - 1)(set: $paytheman to true)(goto: "b1_057")] (link: "Rough him up")[(set: $infamy to $infamy + 1)(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts - 1)(set: $roughhimup to true)(goto: "b1_058")]

I gave the guy a few bucks and quietly ushered him away from the store. [[Continue->b1_059]] --- LIQUOR STORE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

I planted one right in his stomach, knocking the wind out of him. He left soon after. [[Continue->b1_059]] --- LIQUOR STORE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. LIQUOR STORE — NIGHT] //Inside, the store hums under fluorescent light.// Now it was just me and the store owner. He was watching TV. Loudly. --- LIQUOR STORE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp [[Continue->b1router059]]

//Behind the counter, the shopkeeper's eyes are locked on a blaring TV.// Didn't hear the commotion outside. [[Continue->b1_061]] --- LIQUOR STORE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich steps up to the counter.// I told the guy to empty the register. [[Continue->b1_062]] --- LIQUOR STORE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The shopkeeper straightens, alarmed.// **Diego:** Who the fuck are you? I already paid Gonzo this month. --- LIQUOR STORE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "Convince him")[(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 1)(set: $earnings to $earnings + 2)(set: $convinceshopkeeper to true)(goto: "b1_063")] (link: "Threaten him")[(set: $infamy to $infamy + 1)(set: $earnings to $earnings + 2)(set: $threatenshopkeeper to true)(goto: "b1threatenrouter")]

//Rich glances around the shelves while the shopkeeper glares at him.// **Rich:** Look, this is a nice shop. Got a lot of top shelf liquor. Just give me the cash and I'll leave you to your show, and your shop will look good as new. [[Continue->b1_064]] --- LIQUOR STORE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Diego:** Ah...fuck. Alright, take it you parasite. Tell your boss his protection ain't worth a damn. [[Continue->b1_065]] --- LIQUOR STORE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. STREET — NIGHT] I thanked the man, and made my exit as quickly as possible. Then I gave Mo a call. [[Continue->b1_066]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Out on the street, he brings the phone back to his ear.// **Mo:** Good job, homie. We saw the whole thing. Sometimes a strong word is enough to get what you want. --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp [[Continue->b1router066]]

**Mo:** And well done getting rid of the homeless dude. Guy's already down on his luck, no need to do him harm. --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 1)[[Continue->b1_069]]

**Mo:** No need to rough up that homeless dude, man. Guy's already down on his luck. Could've drawn unwanted attention too. --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (set: $infamy to $infamy + 1)[[Continue->b1_069]]

**Mo:** I'll come round tomorrow. Get ready for a drive - boss wants to meet you. [[Continue->b1_089]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

Words weren't gonna cut it, so I pulled out my piece and aimed it right at his dome. [[Continue->b1_072]] --- LIQUOR STORE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

Words weren't gonna cut it, so I flashed the brass knuckles his way. [[Continue->b1_072]] --- LIQUOR STORE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The shopkeeper thrusts a wad of bills across the counter.// **Diego:** A-alright, take it! Jesus Christ. **Diego:** Now, please, leave me alone. --- LIQUOR STORE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "Leave")[(set: $earnings to $earnings + 2)(set: $leavediego to true)(goto: "b1_074")] (link: "Kill him")[(set: $infamy to $infamy + 5)(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts - 5)(set: $earnings to $earnings + 2)(set: $killeddiego to true)(goto: "b1_079")]

(align:"=><=")[EXT. STREET — NIGHT] I thanked the man, and made my exit as quickly as possible. Then I gave Mo a call. [[Continue->b1_075]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Out on the street, he brings the phone back to his ear.// **Mo:** Good job. We saw the whole thing. Sometimes, words are enough. Other times, well...they're not. At least you didn't kill him. --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp [[Continue->b1router075]]

Something about his tone irked me. And whether it was the weapon in hand, or if I just got swept up in the moment, something in me just snapped. --- LIQUOR STORE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp [[Continue->b1router079]]

I pointed the gun right at his head and pulled the trigger. Maybe going all in will impress Mo's bosses even more? [[Continue->b1_082]] --- LIQUOR STORE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

I beat the shopkeeper to death. Maybe going all in will impress Mo's bosses even more? [[Continue->b1_082]] --- LIQUOR STORE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. STREET — NIGHT] With the money in hand, I left the store and, when I got away from the scene, I gave Mo a call. No answer. So I walked home - figured I'd try again when I got home. [[Continue->b1_083]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S APARTMENT — NIGHT] //Back home, he stares at the phone, waiting.// But when I got there... [[Continue->b1_084]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Mo's sitting in the corner of the room, a gun resting in his hand.// He was waiting for me. **Mo:** The fuck did I tell you, man. Why'd you have to kill Diego? He was one of ours - that whole block is ours! [[I'm sorry->b1_086]] [[He disrespected me->b1_086]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Mo:** Now I've got a target on my back. Maybe if I kill you, they'll leave me be. Might even make it right with them. [[Continue->b1_087]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The gun comes up.// **Mo:** I had a good thing going, man. Fuck you. --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "No, please!")[(set: $hp to 0)(goto: "b1_088")] (link: "Fuck you, pal!")[(set: $hp to 0)(goto: "b1_088")]

But it was too late. Mo had already pulled the trigger. Then he left me to bleed out on mom's floor. To be honest, it's not how I expected to go out. --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: 0 (align:"=><=")[**// END OF PLAY //**] [[Play from the start->start]]

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S APARTMENT — DAY] The next day, I felt like a million bucks. I treated mom to a nice lunch, and waited for the call. [[Continue->b1_090]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. STREET — DAY] //A car idles at the curb -- Mo behind the wheel, someone huge and silent in the back seat.// When it came in, I headed downstairs to find a car waiting for me. It was Mo. And...someone else. [[Continue->b1_091]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. CAR — DAY] //Mo leans across from the driver's seat, talking through the open window.// **Mo:** Get in the back. [[Continue->b1_092]] --- CAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich climbs into the back seat, next to a mountain of a man who doesn't say a word.// The guy next to me was huge. Felt like his eyes were drilling right into me. **Rich:** You the boss? [[Continue->b1_094]] --- CAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Mo glances back over his shoulder, laughing, one hand still on the wheel.// **Mo:** Hahaha! Nah. That's Reddick. Say hi, Reddick! [[Continue->b1_095]] --- CAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

In a flash, Reddick threw a bag over my head. We were driving for nearly 45 minutes. Every time I went to speak, Reddick nudged me, firmly, in the side. Guess he liked a quiet ride. [[Continue->b1_098]] --- Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. GONZO'S HIDEOUT — DAY] //They come to a stop outside a door, Mo and the big man flanking him.// Eventually, the car stopped. I was led up a flight of stairs, and then the bag was finally removed. [[Continue->b1_099]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Mo leans back, looking him over.// **Mo:** My boy here's gotta frisk you. All standard policy, no need to be concerned. --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "Let him")[(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 1)(set: $earnings to $earnings - 2)(set: $getfrisked to true)(goto: "b1_100")] (link: "Question it")[(set: $infamy to $infamy + 1)(set: $earnings to $earnings - 2)(set: $hp to $hp - 2)(set: $questionit to true)(goto: "b1_103")]

**Rich:** All good. --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp [[Continue->b1router100]]

Big man frisked me, taking my gun and the cash from the robbery. [[Continue->b1_107]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

Big man frisked me, taking my brass knuckles and the cash from the robbery. [[Continue->b1_107]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich pulls back, putting space between them.// **Rich:** Hey man, don't touch me. [[Continue->b1_104]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A sharp, wordless shove sends the message clearly enough.// Reddick did not appreciate me talking back, and let me know as much. --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp [[Continue->b1router104]]

Whether I liked it or not, Reddick searched me, taking my gun and the cash. [[Continue->b1_107]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

Whether I liked it or not, Reddick searched me, taking my knuckles and the cash. [[Continue->b1_107]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich tries again, undeterred.// **Rich:** I'm getting that money back, right? [[Continue->b1_108]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The big man just watches him, silent and unreadable.// [[Continue->b1_109]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Mo laughs, easy and loose.// **Mo:** Reddick here is mute - don't take it to heart. He could crush your skull with one hand. Plus, he's good with gadgets and shit. [[Continue->b1_110]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The big man looks to Mo, and gives a single nod.// **Mo:** Right, let's go. [[Continue->b1_111]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. GONZO'S HIDEOUT — DAY] //The apartment opens up beyond the door -- two floors, brand-new furniture, a table and sofas arranged like something out of a catalogue.// Mo opened the door, and inside, I finally caught a glimpse at what 'the life' gets you. This place was a palace. I'd never seen a pad so nice. Then, Mo introduced me to the crew. [[Continue->b1_113]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A woman glances up from her laptop, sizing him up.// **Mo:** This is Diamond. She's our resident computer whizz. Gets all our intel, blueprints. Ya know, hacker shit! [[Continue->b1_114]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A man in the corner methodically cleans a gun, not looking up.// **Mo:** This is Maguire. He a bitch! [[Continue->b1_115]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He flips Mo off without missing a beat.// **Maguire:** Fuck yourself, Mo. [[Continue->b1_116]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Mo:** You too, homie! [[Continue->b1_117]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//In a large chair at the head of the room, a man sits back, entirely at ease.// **Mo:** And this...is Gonzo. [[Continue->b1_118]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich manages a smile.// **Rich:** Good to meet you. [[Continue->b1_119]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Gonzo:** Likewise. [[Continue->b1_120]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The big man hands over a bag of money, wordlessly.// **Gonzo:** You did good last night. Of course, it's one of ours, so there was never any real threat. [[Continue->b1_121]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A cut of the cash gets passed Rich's way.// **Gonzo:** Diego's a bit of a dick, but he pays on time. **Gonzo:** Him and half the city are under our protection. [[Continue->b1_123]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich holds his gaze.// **Rich:** Who controls the other half? [[Continue->b1_124]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Gonzo considers, unhurried.// **Gonzo:** You don't need to worry about her. **Gonzo:** Anyway, look. Mo vouched for you, and you handled yourself well. [[Continue->b1_126]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich weighs it.// **Gonzo:** Got another job. One that'll pay a lot more than last night. Could use another gun. You in? --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "Accept")[(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 2)(set: $joingonzo to true)(goto: "b1_127")] (link: "Refuse")[(set: $infamy to $infamy + 5)(set: $refusegonzo to true)(goto: "b1_133")]

//Gonzo's mouth curls into something like approval.// **Gonzo:** Good boy. We're still working out the minutiae, so head home and put your feet up. We'll be in touch. I'll get Mo to drive you home. [[Continue->b1_128]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire gestures toward the door, eager.// **Maguire:** Don't worry, boss. I got it. [[Continue->b1_129]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Mo laughs him off.// **Mo:** Fuck outta here, Maguire. This my boy! C'mon, Rich, let's bounce. [[Continue->b1_130]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. CAR — DAY] //Mo drives, glancing sideways at Rich in the passenger seat.// Mo drove me back to Mom's. He was clearly psyched we were working together again. I can't lie - I was happy too. [[Continue->b1_131]] --- CAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. STREET — DAY] //Rich climbs out, the car idling behind him with Mo still at the wheel.// **Mo:** Keep your phone on loud! You don't want to miss Gonzo's call. [[Continue->b1_132]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S APARTMENT — DAY] Then, I waited. --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp [[Continue->b2_000]]

//Gonzo just stares, momentarily lost for words.// [[Continue->b1_134]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Mo's face twists in confusion.// **Mo:** Yo, Rich. What the fuck, man? [[Continue->b1_135]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Gonzo:** Mo... [[Continue->b1_136]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Mo raises his hands, trying to smooth things over.// **Mo:** Boss, I'm sorry, he told me he wanted this. [[Continue->b1_137]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Mo's jaw tightens, anger flashing across his face.// **Mo:** How you fucking play me like that, dude? Fuck you. [[Continue->b1_138]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Gonzo:** If you hadn't brought me my money, you wouldn't be leaving this room alive. [[Continue->b1_139]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Gonzo:** Never contact me or anyone of my crew again. [[Continue->b1_140]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Gonzo's stare turns cold and flat.// **Gonzo:** That goes for Mo, too. If you do, we'll kill your sons, your daughters, your parents, the family dog...anyone. [[Continue->b1_141]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Gonzo:** And then we'll kill you. [[Continue->b1_142]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Gonzo:** Someone take him home. [[Continue->b1_143]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A hand closes on Rich's shoulder, steering him firmly.// **Maguire:** I got it, boss. [[Continue->b1_144]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A bag comes down over his head, the world going dark.// And just like that, I'd thrown it away. Any chance to pay the debt collectors. Up in smoke. [[Continue->b1_145]] --- Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Nothing but darkness.// Sure, I didn't like the way Gonzo treated me - the bag, the frisk, all of it - but was it worth throwing it all away before it even started? [[Continue->b1_146]] --- Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. STREET — DAY] //The bag comes off. Light floods back in.// Turns out, when you shut a door, a window opens. Is that how the saying goes? [[Continue->b1_147]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Maguire:** Take this card, call the number, and tell nobody. [[Continue->b1_148]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The car pulls away, leaving Rich alone on the sidewalk.// What was Maguire up to? [[Continue->b1_149]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S APARTMENT — DAY] //Back at his mom's, phone to his ear, Rich turns the card over in his fingers.// **Rich:** Hello? [[Continue->b1_150]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The line stays open, waiting.// **???:** Maguire told me Gonzo's offer didn't suffice. I'm here to make you a better one. [[Continue->b1_151]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich's brow furrows.// **Rich:** Who is this? [[Continue->b1_152]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**???:** I'll send a car for you tomorrow. I suggest you get in it. --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp [[Continue->bb2_000]]

(if: $refusestickup and $chosegun)[(goto: "b1_050")](else-if: $refusestickup and $choseknuckles)[(goto: "b1_051")](else:)[(goto: "b1_052")]

(if: $roughhimup)[(goto: "b1_060")](else:)[(goto: "b1_061")]

(if: $chosegun)[(goto: "b1_070")](else:)[(goto: "b1_071")]

(if: $paytheman)[(goto: "b1_067")](else-if: $roughhimup)[(goto: "b1_068")](else:)[(goto: "b1_069")]

(if: $paytheman)[(goto: "b1_076")](else-if: $roughhimup)[(goto: "b1_077")](else:)[(goto: "b1_078")]

(if: $chosegun)[(goto: "b1_080")](else:)[(goto: "b1_081")]

(if: $chosegun)[(goto: "b1_101")](else:)[(goto: "b1_102")]

(if: $chosegun)[(goto: "b1_105")](else:)[(goto: "b1_106")]

(align:"=><=")[# STREETLIFE] (align:"=><=")[*a prototype // proof of concept*] --- A branching crime drama. You play Rich, coasting through life until his mother's medical debt forces a call to an old friend -- and a door into a world he can't easily walk back out of. A complete story with 14 possible endings across two branching paths. One very minor dead end remains -- declining a job early on ends that thread abruptly, since it was never finished in the original design -- but every other choice leads somewhere real. (set: $infamy to 0)(set: $streetsmarts to 0)(set: $earnings to 0)(set: $hp to 100)(set: $chosewhiskey to false)(set: $chosebeer to false)(set: $acceptstickup to false)(set: $refusestickup to false)(set: $chosegun to false)(set: $choseknuckles to false)(set: $paytheman to false)(set: $roughhimup to false)(set: $convinceshopkeeper to false)(set: $threatenshopkeeper to false)(set: $leavediego to false)(set: $killeddiego to false)(set: $getfrisked to false)(set: $questionit to false)(set: $joingonzo to false)(set: $refusegonzo to false)(set: $imin to false)(set: $imout to false)(set: $riflebutthim to false)(set: $talkhimdown to false)(set: $fightguard to false)(set: $killguard to false)(set: $hadto to false)(set: $fuckclown to false)(set: $convincegonzo to false)(set: $plead to false)(set: $checkitout to false)(set: $crowdcontrol to false)(set: $questioned to false)(set: $noquestion to false)(set: $findmaguire to false)(set: $quit to false)(set: $out to false)(set: $kickdoor to false)(set: $sneakin to false)(set: $letlive to false)(set: $killmaguire to false)(set: $takemoney to false)(set: $takeover to false)(set: $leaveabattoir to false)(set: $killcassandra to false)(set: $killprisoner to false)(set: $refusekill to false)(set: $escapecar to false)(set: $ridecar to false)(set: $killfiremask to false)(set: $avoidfiremask to false)(set: $shootmaguire to false)(set: $byemaguire to false)(set: $killdiamond to false)(set: $sparediamond to false)(set: $endthis to false)(set: $walkaway to false) [[Begin->b1_000]]

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S APARTMENT — DAY] //Rich lies on his bed, phone pressed to his ear.// Three days later, the call comes in. **Mo:** Hey, bro. It's on. Tomorrow morning. I'll be round to pick you up bright and early. --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "What's the job?")[(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts - 1)(set: $questioned to true)(goto: "b2_002")] (link: "I'll be there.")[(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 1)(set: $noquestion to true)(goto: "b2_003")]

**Mo:** Not over the phone, man. You'll find out tomorrow. [[Continue->b2_004]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Mo:** Aight, see you. [[Continue->b2_004]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S APARTMENT — NIGHT] I tried to sleep that night, but my brain was racing. What was the job? Was it dangerous? [[Continue->b2_005]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S APARTMENT — MORNING] //Rich pulls his clothes on, hands a little unsteady.// Either way, I was up early and ready for anything. [[Continue->b2_006]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Down on the street, a van idles outside the building.// **Rich:** Alright...time to go. [[Continue->b2_007]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. VAN — MORNING] I headed downstairs and as soon as I left the apartment block, the back doors opened. Mo ushered me in, and shut them behind me. [[Continue->b2_008]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Mo grins.// **Mo:** My boy. [[Continue->b2_009]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Gonzo's already in the back, Reddick silent behind the wheel.// **Gonzo:** Alright Reddick, let's go. [[Continue->b2_010]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Gonzo turns his attention to Rich.// **Gonzo:** Rich, we're going to hit an armored bank truck. If Diamond's intel is correct, should be hefty stack in the back of it. [[Continue->b2_011]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich weighs it over.// **Gonzo:** Can I count on you? --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "I'm in.")[(set: $infamy to $infamy + 1)(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 1)(set: $imin to true)(goto: "b2_012")] (link: "I'm out.")[(set: $hp to $hp - 10)(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts - 5)(set: $imout to true)(goto: "im_out_dead_end")]

**Gonzo:** Good. Alright, get yourself a vest, a tac helmet, and an MP5. [[Continue->b2_013]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

Putting it on, I felt like a fucking SWAT trooper. No wonder the police are so corrupt - that shit makes you feel powerful! [[Continue->b2_014]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Both suited up now, Gonzo leans in close.// **Gonzo:** Rich, Imma need you to keep the guards at the front of the truck busy. Get them out, and keep them on the ground. **Gonzo:** But don't kill anyone. Bodies'll put a lot of heat on us. Rough em up a bit if you need to. **Gonzo:** But make sure they can walk away from this once we're gone. **Gonzo:** We'll deal with the truck and the guard in the back. [[Continue->b2_018]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire's already geared up, checking his weapon.// **Maguire:** Cunts won't know what hit them. [[Continue->b2_019]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Mo's kitted out too, focused and quiet.// **Mo:** That's right. [[Continue->b2_020]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Gonzo pulls his helmet on.// **Gonzo:** Cool, calm, and clean. Get the money and get away. Simple. [[Continue->b2_021]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Reddick raps twice on the roof of the van.// [[Continue->b2_022]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Gonzo:** Alright, people, get ready. Reddick - mask on. [[Continue->b2_023]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

I felt like I was in a goddamn crime movie. The van pulled up in front of the truck, slammed the breaks, and smashed right into them. [[Continue->b2_024]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. STREET — MORNING] As soon as we both stopped, the doors flung open, and we go to work. [[Continue->b2_025]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich has his gun trained on the two men inside the truck.// **Rich:** Get out of there right fucking now! Now! Hands where I can see them! [[Continue->b2_026]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The guards climb out, hands raised.// I felt invincible. [[Continue->b2_027]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Both guards lie face-down on the asphalt, Rich's gun steady on them.// **Rich:** Get on the fucking ground, face down! [[Continue->b2_028]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

Reddick kneeled down and placed something under the truck. Even in the tac gear, he was big enough to stand out. [[Continue->b2_029]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Gonzo:** Everybody back! [[Continue->b2_030]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

A moment later, the whole van electrified. Sparks flew from beneath, and the distinctive thrum of electricity filled the air. And then, a thump. A body slumping to the floor inside. These guys were unreal. Meticulous. [[Continue->b2_032]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Gonzo waves everyone back.// **Gonzo:** Get those doors open! [[Continue->b2_033]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

Mo and Reddick rushed to the back to get the doors open. Meanwhile, I kept my gun pointed at the guards. The 'ker-clunk' was unmistakable. The doors were open - we were in business. [[Continue->b2_035]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Gonzo:** Load it up! [[Continue->b2_036]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

All I had to do was keep the guards quiet while the others got the money. Of course, it's never that easy, is it? [[Continue->b2_037]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

One of them had to reach for something around their ankle. Probably a gun. --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "Rifle butt him")[(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 1)(set: $infamy to $infamy + 1)(set: $riflebutthim to true)(goto: "b2_038")] (link: "Talk him down")[(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 5)(set: $infamy to $infamy + 2)(set: $talkhimdown to true)(goto: "b2_042")]

I thought a swift smack with the butt of my rifle would knock him out, but I didn't expect the other guard to try his luck. [[Continue->b2_039]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

The other lunged for my leg, dragging me to the ground. --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "Fight him")[(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 2)(set: $hp to $hp - 2)(set: $fightguard to true)(goto: "b2_040")] (link: "Kill him")[(set: $infamy to $infamy + 3)(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts - 3)(set: $killguard to true)(goto: "b2_044")]

It was a tough scrap - he was a big fucking guy! But, after trading a few blows, I got him down. [[Continue->b2_041]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

Then, Mo dragged me to my feet, threw me in the back of the van, and we made off with our loot. [[Continue->b2_067]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich keeps his MP5 trained on the guards.// **Rich:** You do anything and we'll find out where you live. You got families at home? Be smart and stay down. [[Continue->b2_043]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. VAN — MORNING] Then, when the money was loaded up, we got in the van and got the fuck away. [[Continue->b2_066]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

In the scuffle, I managed to get a finger on the trigger and popped him in the neck. A lucky escape. Mo picked me up and dragged me into the van. [[Continue->b2_045]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. VAN — MORNING] As we drove away, the atmosphere in the van was so sour I could practically taste it. [[Continue->b2_046]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Mask off now, Gonzo stares daggers at him from across the van.// **Gonzo:** What the fuck I tell you? Don't. Kill. Anyone. Didn't I say that Mo? [[Continue->b2_047]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Mo glances sideways, mask off, saying nothing.// **Mo:** You did. [[Continue->b2_048]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Gonzo leans in closer.// **Gonzo:** Are you deaf, Rich? --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "I had to")[(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 1)(set: $hadto to true)(goto: "b2_049")] (link: "Fuck that clown")[(set: $infamy to $infamy + 3)(set: $fuckclown to true)(goto: "b2_051")]

//Rich tries to explain himself.// **Rich:** Boss, it was him or me. I didn't have a choice. I'm sorry. [[Continue->b2_050]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Gonzo's already on the phone to someone else.// **Gonzo:** ...yeah, alright. Fuck. I'll let Diamond know - see if she can work her magic. [[Continue->b2_066]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Gonzo gives Mo a look.// **Gonzo:** Mo, knock his bitch ass out. [[Continue->b2_052]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. DESERT — MORNING] When I came to, fuck I was woozy. I was also kneeling in the fucking desert with a gun to my head. [[Continue->b2_053]] --- DESERT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

There wasn't a soul around for miles. No homes, no roads. And I was gonna die out here. [[Continue->b2_054]] --- DESERT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Gonzo looms over him.// **Gonzo:** Wanna say anything before you die? --- DESERT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "Convince Gonzo")[(set: $convincegonzo to true)(goto: "b2_055")] (link: "Plead for your life")[(set: $infamy to $infamy - 15)(set: $plead to true)(goto: "b2_061")]

//Rich talks fast, still on his knees, trying to make it land.// **Rich:** Look, Gonzo, you already got half the city. But if you want it all, people are gonna have to die. [[Continue->b2_056]] --- DESERT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Gonzo watches him, listening.// **Rich:** If anyone stands in our way, we gotta put them down. Fuck the police, fuck the heat, and fuck our enemies. If they're in the way, they don't stand a chance. [[Continue->b2_057]] --- DESERT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Rich:** They can't touch us - if we don't let them. Let's put a bullet in every last one of them and run this city! [[Continue->b2_058]] --- DESERT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Gonzo considers it.// **Gonzo:** You are a crazy son of a bitch, but...I need people like you. People with your ambition, your killer instinct. Just... get up, and get in the goddamn van. [[Continue->b2_059]] --- DESERT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich gets back to his feet.// Somehow, whatever adrenaline-fueled words I just said worked. And that was that, we packed up and headed back to Gonzo's. [[Continue->b2_060]] --- DESERT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich sits in the back of the van, saying nothing.// Only this time, they didn't put a hood on me. Maybe I was finally gaining their trust. [[Continue->b2_067]] --- DESERT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Gonzo:** You are fucking pathetic. I'm not wasting any more time on you. Any last words? [[Continue->b2_062]] --- DESERT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Rich:** Gonzo, please, don't. I...I wasn't ready for a job like this, I- [[Continue->b2_063]] --- DESERT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Gonzo's face twists in disgust.// **Gonzo:** Oh shut the fuck up, man. Fucking coward. You know too much about my operation now. You gotta go. [[Continue->b2_064]] --- DESERT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Gonzo:** Say goodnight. [[Continue->b2_065]] --- DESERT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

And that's all she wrote. The bullet blew through the back of my head, and I was just another two-bit gangster lying in the dirt. --- DESERT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (align:"=><=")[**// END OF PLAY //**] [[Play from the start->start]]

(align:"=><=")[INT. VAN — AFTERNOON] //Rich sits in the back of the van, saying nothing.// On the way back the hideout, they didn't even out a bag over my head. I was finally gaining their trust. And it felt fucking great. [[Continue->b2_067]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. GONZO'S HIDEOUT — AFTERNOON] When we got back Gonzo's place, I helped unload the hefty bags of cash into one of the many, many rooms. --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp [[Continue->b2router067]]

//Gonzo hands over a bag stuffed with cash.// **Gonzo:** Rich, for keeping your cool, I'm giving you a bigger cut. And no, it's not coming out of anyone else's score. **Gonzo:** It's coming out of mine. Good job. I reward my people. [[Continue->b2_071]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Gonzo:** Here's your take. [[Continue->b2_071]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

Holy shit. This was life-changing money. This would pay off mom's debt to the hospital. I'd done it. It would be enough to keep us afloat while I found stable work. But... It would never get me a place like this. And if this was just the second job, I imagined what the fifth or sixth job would look like. [[Continue->b2_074]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich can't help smiling.// I'd had a taste now. And it tasted goddamn good. [[Continue->b2_075]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Gonzo addresses the room.// **Gonzo:** Next job's early days, but you should have enough cash to tide you over till then. Give me a few weeks to iron out the kinks, and I'll be in touch. [[Continue->b2_076]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Gonzo turns his attention to Rich.// **Gonzo:** Rich, you got a car? **Rich:** Nah. **Gonzo:** Got something for you downstairs. See you in a few weeks. [[Continue->b2_079]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. GONZO'S HIDEOUT — AFTERNOON] //Rich looks over his new car, still not quite believing it.// Man, this was the life. My new boss giving me a brand new car. [[Continue->b2_080]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich types an address into the GPS.// I didn't want it to end. I didn't even want it to wait until the next job. [[Continue->b2_081]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. CAR — AFTERNOON] //He drives home, smiling the whole way.// But I did. [[Continue->b2_082]] --- CAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. CLUB — NIGHT] In the intervening weeks, I got odd jobs I'd have never taken before. I bounced a club door. Worked security. Anything that made me feel even a small piece of the power I'd felt during my time in Gonzo's crew. [[Continue->b2_084]] --- CLUB Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S APARTMENT — NIGHT] //Rich watches TV at home, whiskey in hand.// At one point, I thought I'd never get the call. [[Continue->b2_085]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//His phone lights up with a call.// [[Continue->b2_086]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich picks up.// **Mo:** Tomorrow morning. We're ready. [[Continue->b2_087]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich grins.// [[Continue->b2_088]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. CAR — MORNING] //Rich drives out to the hideout.// The next day, I got to Gonzo's bright and early. I thought I'd be the first one there. [[Continue->b2_089]] --- CAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. GONZO'S HIDEOUT — MORNING] //Maguire and Mo are outside, eyeing his car.// I was not. **Mo:** Shit, dude. Gonzo gave you a nice whip. [[Continue->b2_091]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire looks put out.// **Maguire:** He's never given me a car before. [[Continue->b2_092]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Mo laughs.// **Mo:** That's cos you always moaning, man. Lighten the fuck up. [[Continue->b2_093]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Mo:** Anyway, they're waiting for us inside. [[Continue->b2_094]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. GONZO'S HIDEOUT — MORNING] //Gonzo waves him in.// Mo and Maguire led the way. We get into the hideout and the vibe was crazy. Electric. [[Continue->b2_095]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Gonzo:** Alright, everyone's here. Have a seat. [[Continue->b2_096]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Gonzo turns to Rich directly.// **Gonzo:** Rich, I'm not even gonna ask you if you wanna do this. It's our biggest score yet. [[Continue->b2_097]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich can't help smiling.// **Rich:** I'm all ears. [[Continue->b2_098]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Gonzo addresses the assembled crew.// **Gonzo:** Okay, so. We're hitting the Pendergast National Bank out in Saxon. Today. [[Continue->b2_099]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich's eyes light up.// A bank job. No fucking way. [[Continue->b2_100]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Gonzo nods toward Diamond.// **Gonzo:** Our girl Diamond here's been tracking the bank's inbound and outbound for months. If her intel's right, it should be ten times the score from the bank truck. [[Continue->b2_101]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The crew talks over each other, the number sinking in.// Ten times?! Even split six ways, that was retirement money... [[Continue->b2_102]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Gonzo gets to his feet.// **Gonzo:** Okay, okay. To work, then. Let's discuss the plan. [[Continue->b2_103]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. VAN — MORNING] **Gonzo:** Diamond will be in the van, blocking the silent alarm's connection to the local precinct. That means no pigs. [[Continue->b2_104]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. BANK — MORNING] **Gonzo:** While she's busy, we'll walk right in and make ourselves known. [[Continue->b2_105]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Gonzo:** Put the fear of God in every teller, every guard, ever civ. Everyone. [[Continue->b2_106]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Gonzo grabs a teller by the collar, mask still on.// **Gonzo:** My girl already knows who's got the combination. [[Continue->b2_107]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire and Rich keep their guns on the room, everyone flat on the floor.// **Gonzo:** Me and Reddick will get the vault opened. Rich and Maguire, you're on crowd control. [[Continue->b2_108]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Gonzo:** Mo, keep an eye out for any incoming. If you see anyone approaching the bank - holler. [[Continue->b2_109]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Back at the hideout, Gonzo lays it out for the crew.// **Gonzo:** In and out in 8 minutes. So, we ready? [[Continue->b2_110]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Mo squints, something catching his eye outside.// [[Continue->b2_111]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A truck is barreling straight toward the bank.// **Mo:** We've got company! --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "Check it out")[(set: $hp to $hp - 5)(set: $checkitout to true)(goto: "b2_112")] (link: "Stay on crowd control")[(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 1)(set: $crowdcontrol to true)(goto: "b2_118")]

Mo's my buddy, so I wanted to back him up. When I came up right beside him, I saw the truck with my own eyes. It was huge, and coming right for us. [[Continue->b2_113]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

Instinctively, I dived on Mo, tackling him to the ground as the truck crashed right through the bank's front windows. [[Continue->b2_114]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The truck crashes straight through the window.// The front wheel clipped my foot. Hurt like hell. But at least Mo was safe. [[Continue->b2_115]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

Within seconds, armored goons pour out of the van, firing indiscriminately into the bank. Civs, tellers, guards - they all go down. [[Continue->b2_116]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

As they trained their guns in our direction, I instinctively made a dash for cover. When they opened fire, they missed me, but they fucking got Mo. [[Continue->b2_117]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

I watched him quickly bleed out from behind cover, but it all happened so fast, I had to to do something or I was next. [[Continue->b2_123]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich keeps his gun on the room.// Mo's my friend, but Gonzo gave me a job to do, so I do it. [[Continue->b2_119]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

That's when I heard it. An almighty crash coming right behind me. I turn to see a truck smashing into the bank. [[Continue->b2_120]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

By the time I've raised my gun, Mo was already dead - crushed to death by the 10 ton monster. [[Continue->b2_121]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

And before I've even pulled the trigger, armored men with guns are pouring out the back of it. [[Continue->b2_122]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

In the ensuing gunfight, me and Maguire split up, ducking for cover under nearby counters. [[Continue->b2_123]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

I popped up and shot a couple of them before the hail of bullets forced me back into cover. I looked for Maguire but couldn't see him through the dust. [[Continue->b2_124]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

Then, Reddick and Gonzo come up from the vault, guns blazing. [[Continue->b2_125]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

They take out a bunch of the pricks, but there's too many. [[Continue->b2_126]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Gonzo shouts over the gunfire.// Maguire?! Open fire for fuck's sake! [[Continue->b2_127]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

Then, Maguire appears through the smoke, his weapon raised. But it wasn't aiming at the dudes storming the bank. [[Continue->b2_128]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire raises his rifle.// It was aimed right at Gonzo and Reddick. [[Continue->b2_129]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

He guns them down like fish in a barrel. [[Continue->b2_130]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich watches, frozen, eyes wide.// I was the last one left standing, except for Diamond. With dust covering my escape, it was now or never. [[Continue->b2_131]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich bolts out through the smoking wreck of the front doors.// I've never run that fast in my life. I ran straight for the van. [[Continue->b2_132]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. VAN — MORNING] //He throws himself into the van. Diamond turns to look at him.// **Diamond:** What the fuck is going on i- [[Continue->b2_133]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich points back toward the bank, shouting.// **Rich:** Drive! Now! [[Continue->b2_134]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich sits with his head in his hands.// And just like that, nearly the entire crew was gone. We had no idea what to do next. [[Continue->b2_135]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Diamond drives, talking over her shoulder.// **Diamond:** Rich, what the fuck just happened? [[Continue->b2_136]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich talks to Diamond as she drives.// **Rich:** Maguire betrayed us. Gunned down Gonzo and Reddick. [[Continue->b2_137]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich covers his face with his hands.// **Rich:** Fuck... they're all dead. Mo... [[Continue->b2_138]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Diamond drives, talking over her shoulder.// **Diamond:** Who was in the truck?! [[Continue->b2_139]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich talks to Diamond as she drives.// **Rich:** I don't know, but if Maguire betrayed us. So whoever he works for probably knows about Gonzo's place. **Rich:** We can't go back. [[Continue->b2_141]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Diamond drives, talking over her shoulder.// **Diamond:** So where do we go? [[Continue->b2_142]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich talks to Diamond as she drives.// **Rich:** Maguire might not know about my mom's place. Only Mo and Reddick ever came by to pick me up. [[Continue->b2_143]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Diamond drives, talking over her shoulder.// **Diamond:** Sounds risky. [[Continue->b2_144]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich talks to Diamond as she drives.// **Rich:** I don't know where else to go... **Rich:** Don't worry, I can direct you. [[Continue->b2_146]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Diamond drives on, a wry smile crossing her face.// **Diamond:** I know where it is. [[Continue->b2_147]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich looks at her, confused.// **Rich:** Wait, what? [[Continue->b2_148]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Diamond drives, talking over her shoulder.// **Diamond:** I'll explain when it's safe. [[Continue->b2_149]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The van rolls down empty roads.// So we drove to mom's. I didn't want to put her at risk, but hopefully Maguire - or whoever was pulling his strings - didn't know about me. [[Continue->b2_150]] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. RICH'S APARTMENT — MORNING] //The van pulls up outside his mom's building.// We needed somewhere to work out our next move. [[Continue->b2_151]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S APARTMENT — MORNING] //Rich pulls Diamond past his mom in the living room, the two of them exchanging a quick wave.// I made quick introductions, and then ducked into my room, so we could talk in private. [[Continue->b2_152]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S BEDROOM — MORNING] //Diamond and Rich sit on the edge of his bed.// **Diamond:** Our only link to whoever hit the bank is Maguire. **Rich:** Right. **Rich:** But how the hell do we find out where he is? [[Continue->b2_155]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Diamond flips open her laptop.// **Diamond:** Well, about that... [[Continue->b2_156]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Her fingers move fast across the keys.// **Diamond:** I put trackers in everyone's phones. Even yours. --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp [[Continue->b3_000]]

You told Gonzo you weren't in. (align:"=><=")[*This is as far as this path was ever built -- the prototype stops here for anyone who says no.*] --- VAN Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp [[Go back and reconsider->b2_011]]

(if: $talkhimdown)[(goto: "b2_068")](else-if: $hadto or $fuckclown)[(goto: "b2_070")](else:)[(goto: "b2_071")]

//Rich raises an eyebrow, impressed.// **Rich:** So that's how you knew where I lived?! [[Continue->b3_001]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Diamond's fingers move across the laptop keys.// **Diamond:** Right. Gonzo didn't want anyone to know. Peace of mind and all that. **Diamond:** So unless Maguire found the tracker... **Diamond:** Nope, I've got it. [[Continue->b3_004]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Diamond talks it through, laptop balanced on her knees.// **Diamond:** If you want to find out who hit our crew, who killed our friends, we can. --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "Let's find the bastard")[(set: $infamy to $infamy + 5)(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 5)(set: $findmaguire to true)(goto: "b3_025")] (link: "Call it quits")[(set: $quit to true)(goto: "b3_005")]

**Rich:** Diamond...we don't know how powerful the people backing Maguire are. It's too dangerous. **Rich:** Way I see it, if we draw a line under it now, go to ground, and get on with our lives, chances are we survive. [[Continue->b3_007]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Diamond's face goes hard with fury.// **Diamond:** You're kidding, right? What the fuck, Rich. They destroyed everything. [[Continue->b3_008]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich's face falls.// **Rich:** Not everything... [[Continue->b3_009]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Diamond:** Fuck you. You fucking...coward. Gonzo was wrong about you. If I have to do something, I'll do it myself. [[Continue->b3_010]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Rich:** It's too dangerous. [[Continue->b3_011]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Diamond:** For you, maybe. I'm not gonna just walk away from this. --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "You're right, I'm in.")[(set: $infamy to $infamy + 2)(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 2)(set: $findmaguire to true)(goto: "b3_025")] (link: "I'm sorry.")[(set: $infamy to $infamy - 100)(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts - 100)(set: $out to true)(goto: "b3_012")]

Diamond was distraught. She packed up her shit and stormed out. I knew it wasn't what she wanted to hear, but I had my mom to think about. [[Continue->b3_013]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich sits alone on the bed, staring at nothing.// Going after Maguire was too dangerous, and God forbid what would happen if they ever retaliated and came here... [[Continue->b3_014]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The room feels bigger with just him in it.// And that was that. The end of the line. [[Continue->b3_015]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S APARTMENT — NIGHT] //Mom sets dinner down in front of him.// The debt was paid, so life went back to pretty much as it was before mom's accident. [[Continue->b3_016]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. PUBLIC BATHROOM — DAY] //Rich mops a public bathroom floor in a pair of overalls.// I took jobs where I could, put food on the table. Things were...they were okay. [[Continue->b3_017]] --- BATHROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. STREET — NIGHT] //Rich walks a dark street, rain coming down steady.// But I never stopped looking over my shoulder. [[Continue->b3_018]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A familiar figure steps out of the rain -- the man from outside the liquor store.// I just hoped I'd done enough to stay off Maguire's radar for good. [[Continue->b3_019]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He holds out a hand.// **Homeless Man:** Spare some change? [[Continue->b3_020]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Recognition hits Rich a beat too late.// **Rich:** Hey, don't I know... [[Continue->b3_021]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A butterfly knife flicks open in his other hand.// [[Continue->b3_022]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The blade goes into Rich's gut.// [[Continue->b3_023]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He leans in close, whispering.// **Homeless man:** Maguire sends his regards. [[Continue->b3_024]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich lies in the rain, bleeding out on the pavement.// But sooner or later, your past catches up to you. --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (align:"=><=")[**// END OF PLAY //**] [[Play from the start->start]]

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S BEDROOM — MORNING] //Diamond watches him, concern written across her face.// **Diamond:** Are you sure? [[Continue->b3_026]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich nods slowly, working it through.// **Rich:** Yeah. [[Continue->b3_027]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Diamond's still working the laptop.// **Diamond:** Alright, I'll need a few days to track his movements, work out the best place to corner him. Alright if I crash here until then? [[Continue->b3_028]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich manages a smile.// **Rich:** Of course. [[Continue->b3_029]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S APARTMENT — NIGHT] //Mom, Rich, and Diamond share dinner, actually laughing for once.// And so, for the next few days, we "played house". Mom thought we were dating, and for her sake, we pretended we were. [[Continue->b3_030]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S BEDROOM — NIGHT] //Diamond's asleep in the bed. Rich is stretched out on the floor beside it.// Little did she know I barely knew Diamond. Sure, she was cute, but we had bigger fish to fry. [[Continue->b3_031]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich looks out the window at the rain-streaked street below.// Maybe after all this was over... [[Continue->b3_032]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S BEDROOM — DAY] //Diamond sits cross-legged on the bed, laptop open.// **Diamond:** Okay, so for the past two days, Maguire's been at a brothel - Nadine's. You know it? [[Continue->b3_033]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich paces the room while Diamond watches from the bed.// **Rich:** Can't say I do. [[Continue->b3_034]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Diamond smiles.// **Diamond:** Good...you didn't seem the sort. [[Continue->b3_035]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. BROTHEL — NIGHT] //Rich walks through the brothel, women calling out offers as he passes.// **Diamond:** It's a short drive from here, I'll put the GPS in your phone. [[Continue->b3_036]] --- BROTHEL Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He waves them off without slowing down.// **Rich:** You sure he'll be there tonight? [[Continue->b3_037]] --- BROTHEL Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich approaches a closed door.// **Diamond:** Maguire's a creature of habit. [[Continue->b3_038]] --- BROTHEL Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He stops in front of it.// **Diamond:** I'm as sure as I can be. --- BROTHEL Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "Kick in the door")[(set: $infamy to $infamy + 2)(set: $kickdoor to true)(goto: "b3_042")] (link: "Sneak in")[(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 2)(set: $sneakin to true)(goto: "b3_039")]

(align:"=><=")[INT. BROTHEL — MAGUIRE'S ROOM — NIGHT] //His hand closes on the doorknob.// I didn't know what to expect, so I figure going in all assassin-like would be best. [[Continue->b3_040]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire's sprawled in bed, wrecked out of his mind, the woman beside him already asleep.// And there he was. Fucking Maguire. Out of his mind on some designer shit, no doubt. [[Continue->b3_041]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A dark figure looms over the bed.// Time to get some answers. [[Continue->b3_045]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. BROTHEL — MAGUIRE'S ROOM — NIGHT] //The door slams open under Rich's boot.// Taking him by surprise might give me the upper hand. [[Continue->b3_043]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire and the woman both bolt upright, staring in fear at the figure looming at the foot of the bed.// So I went in hot. [[Continue->b3_044]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//She bolts from the room, a sheet clutched around her.// Shame I scared away his entertainment. [[Continue->b3_045]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire sits frozen, wide-eyed, staring at the shape in the dark.// [[Continue->b3_046]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich stands at the foot of the bed.// **Rich:** Figures I'd find you in a place like this. [[Continue->b3_047]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire stares up at him, pupils blown wide.// **Maguire:** ...Rich? Shit, man. I've been looking for you! [[Continue->b3_048]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Rich:** Tell me who hit the bank and maybe I'll leave you be. [[Continue->b3_049]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire claps a hand over his own mouth.// **Maguire:** I can't! She'll kill my family! [[Continue->b3_050]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich's patience is running thin.// **Rich:** Tell me who she is, or I swear to God Maguire... [[Continue->b3_051]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire's whole body goes rigid with fear.// **Maguire:** You don't understand how powerful she is! [[Continue->b3_052]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The gun presses against Maguire's temple.// **Rich:** Tell me. Now. [[Continue->b3_053]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire talks fast, the gun still against his skull.// **Maguire:** Okay, okay. Her name's Cassandra. I don't know her last name. All I know she's a fucking nutcase. A rich, powerful, crazy bitch. [[Continue->b3_054]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Rich:** Where can I find her? [[Continue->b3_055]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Maguire:** We meet in some meat packing place, like an abattoir or something. Out in the sticks. Fucking creepy place. Just promise me you'll kill her, so my family's safe! [[Continue->b3_056]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Rich:** And where's that? [[Continue->b3_057]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire squeezes his eyes shut.// **Maguire:** M-my phone. It's in my bag, over there. Contact her, set up a meet. Address is already in my Maps. Just please...please don't kill me. [[Continue->b3_058]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich holds a bag open, looking inside.// [[Continue->b3_059]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire raises both hands, still sitting up in bed.// **Maguire:** See, it's there. So...we square? --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "Let him live")[(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 10)(set: $infamy to $infamy - 5)(set: $letlive to true)(goto: "b3_060")] (link: "Kill Maguire")[(set: $infamy to $infamy + 10)(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts - 5)(set: $killmaguire to true)(goto: "b3_063")]

//The gun stays trained on him.// **Rich:** You're done. Get the fuck outta this town and don't come back. If I see you, or get a sniff that you're still here, I'll come for you. [[Continue->b3_061]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire shrinks back against the headboard.// **Maguire:** Y-you got it, Rich. I'll be gone by morning. [[Continue->b3_062]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich turns to go.// **Rich:** You'll get what's coming to you. I just won't be the one pulling the trigger. [[Continue->b3_071]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A drug kit sits on the bedside table.// [[Continue->b3_064]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich steps toward it.// [[Continue->b3_065]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He picks it up.// **Rich:** I'm not gonna hurt you, Maguire. Lay back. [[Continue->b3_066]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire watches him from the bed, still lying down.// **Maguire:** You promise? [[Continue->b3_067]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich draws a dose up into a needle.// **Rich:** Promise. [[Continue->b3_068]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The needle goes into Maguire's arm.// **Maguire:** Wait, that's too...much... [[Continue->b3_069]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire's eyes roll back.// [[Continue->b3_070]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich walks out.// [[Continue->b3_071]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich carries the bag back out through the brothel.// That's it, I had a lead. Cassandra - Maguire's crazy boss. It was time to end this. [[Continue->b3_072]] --- BROTHEL Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. BROTHEL — NIGHT] I rang Diamond and let her know the plan. I hoped I'd see her again. [[Continue->b3_074]] --- BROTHEL EXT. Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He pulls a second phone from the bag -- Maguire's.// I also hoped Maguire was right, and that she'd want to meet him now. Well, not him... [[Continue->b3_075]] --- BROTHEL EXT. Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He scrolls through the messages.// Looks like she'd given him some R&R time but wanted him back. I said I was ready. She wanted to meet. [[Continue->b3_076]] --- BROTHEL EXT. Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. STREET — NIGHT] //Rich climbs into his car.// I had her location. All I had to do was go and kill her. [[Continue->b3_077]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He drives through the city at night.// [[Continue->b3_078]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The city thins out behind him.// [[Continue->b3_079]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. DIRT ROAD — NIGHT] //He pulls up on a dirt road, a facility visible in the distance.// The facility was massive. [[Continue->b3_080]] --- DIRT ROAD Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//From cover, he watches armed men patrolling outside.// And heavily guarded. [[Continue->b3_081]] --- DIRT ROAD Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich checks the clip of his pistol.// I wasn't going to shoot my way in, that's for sure. [[Continue->b3_082]] --- DIRT ROAD Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. FACILITY — NIGHT] //He slips past the guards into the facility.// Thankfully, their route wasn't perfect. [[Continue->b3_083]] --- FACILITY Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He creeps through a dark office, past another armed guard.// But where the fuck was Cassandra? [[Continue->b3_084]] --- FACILITY Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. ABATTOIR FREEZER — NIGHT] //He moves silently through the abandoned cold-storage units.// [[Continue->b3_085]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A phone rings somewhere ahead.// Then, someone called Maguire's phone. It was her. Thankfully, it was on silent. But she wasn't. [[Continue->b3_086]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A voice cuts through the dark, and Rich looks up.// **???:** Maguire, you know I'm not the sort of girl to keep waiting. [[Continue->b3_087]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He pushes deeper into the dark.// I followed the voice... [[Continue->b3_088]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A woman comes into view up ahead.// ...to its source. [[Continue->b3_089]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//She's on the phone, not looking his way yet.// **Cassandra:** If you're not here in the next 20 minutes, I'll peel the skin from your son's body and make you wear it. [[Continue->b3_090]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich raises his gun and steps closer.// **Rich:** Cassandra, I presume? [[Continue->b3_091]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//She turns, pocketing the phone.// **Cassandra:** Oh! Who are you? [[Continue->b3_092]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The gun stays leveled at her.// **Rich:** Who am I? I'm the guy whose crew you killed. Who's best friend you murdered! [[Continue->b3_093]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//She looks entirely unbothered.// **Cassandra:** Oh, right. Richard, is it? **Cassandra:** Well that bank you robbed is mine. As was the truck you "jacked". Is that what you people call it? [[Continue->b3_095]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich's expression shifts to confusion.// **Rich:** What? [[Continue->b3_096]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Cassandra:** Well, not mine per se. But my father's. Pendergast's. The family's legacy. One that won't be passing to me. **Cassandra:** That's why I set all of this up. [[Continue->b3_098]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Rich:** You...robbed your own money? [[Continue->b3_099]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Cassandra:** Are you listening to me? It's not //my// money. Well, it is now. If I'm not to be part of Pendergast's enduring legacy, I have to make other plans. [[Continue->b3_100]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Cassandra:** Father's already lost control of most of the city's underworld. And with Gonzo out of the way, it's a two horse race. Me...and Daddy. [[Continue->b3_101]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Rich:** Why are you telling me all this? **Cassandra:** Why not? Either you leave here and I never see you again, or you die. Either way, you won't spill the beans. [[Continue->b3_103]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Something hardens in his face.// **Cassandra:** Ooh, I feel like a villain unveiling their master plan at the end of a movie! It's quite exhilarating! [[Continue->b3_104]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The gun doesn't waver.// **Rich:** What makes you think I won't just kill you and be done with it? [[Continue->b3_105]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Cassandra:** Why would you kill me? I'm going to make you an offer. A good one. Too good to refuse. [[Continue->b3_106]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Rich:** What offer. [[Continue->b3_107]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Cassandra:** Half. Half of the money I took from Daddy's bank. You'll be rich beyond your wildest dreams, be able to buy whatever you want. **Cassandra:** Maybe get your mom a new house? [[Continue->b3_109]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//His composure slips.// **Rich:** How did you know about- [[Continue->b3_110]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Cassandra:** Maguire mentioned you lived in a shithole. Shame he never found it, or we wouldn't be having this conversation. **Cassandra:** It's been fun, though! Just more expensive than I'd hoped. **Cassandra:** At least I don't have to deal with Maguire any more. He's dead, I presume? Ex's can be hard to keep around. [[Continue->b3_113]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Rich:** Wha- [[Continue->b3_114]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//She pouts, unimpressed.// **Cassandra:** None of your business, Richard! Rude. So, do we have a deal? I'll wire you the money right now, and you can walk away a free man. --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "Take the money")[(set: $earnings to $earnings + 500)(set: $takemoney to true)(goto: "b3_115")] (link: "You work for me")[(set: $infamy to $infamy + 50)(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 50)(set: $takeover to true)(goto: "b3_134")]

//Her thumbs move over her phone screen.// Was I stupid to take her at her word? Maybe. But she followed through. [[Continue->b3_116]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich checks his own phone.// The money was sat in my account. I'd sold my soul to the devil, and the devil was a middle-aged trust fund baby. [[Continue->b3_117]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He stares at the screen.// I could send the money to my mom, to Diamond, and put a bullet in her right now. I wouldn't make it out alive, but I'd have justice. --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "Leave")[(set: $hp to $hp - 100)(set: $leaveabattoir to true)(goto: "b3_118")] (link: "Kill her")[(set: $infamy to $infamy + 500)(set: $killcassandra to true)(goto: "b3_123")]

No, Mom needed me. Maybe Diamond too. They didn't have anyone else. So, I left. [[Continue->b3_119]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

On my way out, Cassandra said something about a job offer, but I couldn't work with her. Not after everything. [[Continue->b3_120]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. FACILITY — NIGHT] I was out. I had enough money to do anything I wanted. But it was covered in the blood of my friends. My crew. [[Continue->b3_121]] --- FACILITY Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich climbs into his car.// Maybe I'd always be looking over my shoulder, waiting for Cassandra to strike. But I could go anywhere, be anyone. [[Continue->b3_122]] --- FACILITY Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. CAR — NIGHT] //A car rolls down an empty highway.// Disappear in the night. And hopefully...it would be enough. --- CAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (align:"=><=")[**// END OF PLAY //**] [[Play from the start->start]]

//Rich stares at his phone, jaw tight.// I couldn't let the smug bitch win. I sent the money to my mom - instructed her to give half to Diamond and get the hell away from home. [[Continue->b3_124]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//She waves an irritated hand at him.// **Cassandra:** What's the hold up? You can go now, please! Go on! Get! Shoo! [[Continue->b3_125]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich raises the gun.// [[Continue->b3_126]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Her certainty cracks, just slightly.// **Cassandra:** No...you wouldn't... [[Continue->b3_127]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The gun clicks as he cocks it.// [[Continue->b3_128]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Her hands go up.// **Cassandra:** No! [[Continue->b3_129]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The gun goes off.// [[Continue->b3_130]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich walks away without looking back.// It was done. The shot alerted every guard in the joint. And they were on me in a flash. [[Continue->b3_131]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich ducks behind a doorway as gunfire tears past him.// I knew I wasn't walking out of there alive. [[Continue->b3_132]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A round finds him.// But at least she didn't win. [[Continue->b3_133]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He's already down, the shots still coming.// Hopefully the money gets Mom and Diamond to safety. --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (align:"=><=")[**// END OF PLAY //**] [[Play from the start->start]]

I wasn't the same man I was at the start of this. I wasn't gonna take orders from someone like her, and I sure as hell wasn't gonna let her win. [[Continue->b3_135]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich closes the distance fast.// When I moved towards her, it was like I had no agency - like someone was playing a videogame of my life and controlling my movements. [[Continue->b3_136]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The barrel presses up under her chin.// In a split second, I was right up in her face, my gun pressed under her chin. [[Continue->b3_137]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Her composure finally breaks.// Now she'd see who I really was. [[Continue->b3_138]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He leans in close.// **Rich:** You don't know who I am, or what I'm capable of. Your business is my business now. The money, the streets. All of it. [[Continue->b3_139]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Rich:** We'll take down your father, and then I'll control everything. If you say no, I blow your head off. If you stab me in the back, I find where you sleep. [[Continue->b3_140]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He pushes the gun harder, forcing her head up.// **Rich:** Do you understand? [[Continue->b3_141]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//She's properly afraid now.// **Cassandra:** Y-yes. [[Continue->b3_142]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//His stare doesn't leave hers.// **Rich:** Call your people. Tell them they're my people now. What's yours is mine. [[Continue->b3_143]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The gun stays exactly where it is.// And just like that, I'd won. I'd looked the devil in the eye and stuck a gun under her chin. [[Continue->b3_144]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[MONTAGE: THE TAKEOVER] //Armed men storm through a penthouse.// With Cassandra's money and connections, I was unstoppable. Her dad wasn't prepared for the war to come to his door. [[Continue->b3_145]] --- MONTAGE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//An older man in a bathrobe goes down under gunfire.// He died first. [[Continue->b3_146]] --- MONTAGE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Cassandra sleeps, undisturbed.// [[Continue->b3_147]] --- MONTAGE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A mansion sits dark against the night.// Then, Cassandra. [[Continue->b3_148]] --- MONTAGE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//It goes up in flame and smoke.// [[Continue->b3_149]] --- MONTAGE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S MANSION] //Rich sits on a throne of his own, in a mansion built on everything he's taken.// After that, there was nothing standing in my way. [[Continue->b3_150]] --- MANSION Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The whole room belongs to him now.// I'd won. And now, I controlled everything. --- MANSION Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (align:"=><=")[**// THE END //**] This is the final line of the prototype -- the villain ending. [[Play from the start->start]]

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S APARTMENT — DAY] //Down on the street, a driverless car sits parked, waiting.// So, I, stupidly, told her where to pick me up. And then next morning, like clockwork, a car arrived outside. [[Continue->bb2_001]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. STREET — DAY] //Rich stands outside it, uncertain.// I went down, but when I got there, it was the strangest thing... [[Continue->bb2_002]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

The car was empty. [[Continue->bb2_003]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The door swings open on its own. He eyes it warily.// And yet, the passenger door opened, all by itself. [[Continue->bb2_004]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. CAR — DAY] //Rich settles into the passenger seat.// And I, stupidly, got in. [[Continue->bb2_005]] --- CAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A needle jabs out from the seat, straight into his neck.// [[Continue->bb2_006]] --- CAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//His hand flies to his neck.// [[Continue->bb2_007]] --- CAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//His eyes roll shut.// [[Continue->bb2_008]] --- CAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Darkness.// I felt like I was swimming in an endless black sea, just trying to keep my head above water. It seemed to last an eternity. It was terrifying. **???:** Wake up, Richard. [[Continue->bb2_012]] --- Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//His eyes crack open, the world swimming into focus.// I didn't know where I was, or who was talking to me, but I felt fucking weird. Whatever drug I'd been stuck with hadn't worn off. [[Continue->bb2_013]] --- Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A dark figure stands over him, still out of focus.// **Rich:** What... the...did... **???:** It's a powerful sedative. They use it on elephants or something. It seems to work on people too, so happy days! [[Continue->bb2_015]] --- Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//His eyes crack open, the world swimming into focus.// **Rich:** Who...you? [[Continue->bb2_016]] --- Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. FREEZER — DAY] //His vision sharpens. Cassandra stands before him in a cold, cavernous room.// **Cassandra:** I'm Cassandra. Look...can we...can we wake him up quicker? [[Continue->bb2_017]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A large man steps into view beside him.// [[Continue->bb2_018]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The man's hand cracks across Rich's face.// Yep, that'll do it. [[Continue->bb2_019]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Cassandra leans in close.// **Cassandra:** Talk, quickly, I need to know if you're compos mentis. [[Continue->bb2_020]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich is bound to a chair, straining against the ropes.// She was so close, I could hit her. I tried, but they had me tied up good. [[Continue->bb2_021]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Cassandra speaks to her guard.// **Cassandra:** Well, he seems in full possession of his faculties. [[Continue->bb2_022]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//She turns her attention to Rich.// **Cassandra:** Don't do that again, please. [[Continue->bb2_023]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich's expression shifts to confusion.// **Rich:** Why did you want to talk to me? How do you know Maguire? [[Continue->bb2_024]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Cassandra:** Maguire works for me. We used to be lovers but...well, now he has a family, which at least makes him easier to leash. **Cassandra:** And he passed you my card because I have a job for you. And the pay's good. Better than anything Gonzo offered you. [[Continue->bb2_026]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Rich:** Why me? [[Continue->bb2_027]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//She talks, gesturing as she goes.// **Cassandra:** Maguire mentioned you're of passing competence. And right now, I need people. You have some...grit, so you'll do. [[Continue->bb2_028]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Cassandra:** If you say no, you'll die. As will your mother, now that I know your address. However, if you say yes, I need to test you! So, what's it going to be? --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "I'll do it")[(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 5)(set: $killprisoner to true)(goto: "bb2_035")] (link: "I'm not killing anyone")[(set: $infamy to $infamy + 5)(set: $refusekill to true)(goto: "bb2_029")]

//Rich looks up at her, disgusted.// **Rich:** I'm not killing anyone for you, you fucking psycho. [[Continue->bb2_030]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//She feigns disappointment.// **Cassandra:** Oh, that's a pity...Right! Be right back. [[Continue->bb2_031]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Cassandra and the guard step into the adjoining freezer.// I may have just signed my death warrant, but at least I didn't have to do this bitch's dirty work. [[Continue->bb2_032]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A prisoner is shoved through the door from the next room.// Does this guy have the stones to kill me? [[Continue->bb2_033]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The prisoner advances on him, a knife gripped in both hands.// Maybe he does. [[Continue->bb2_034]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The blade sinks into Rich's throat.// Not how I expected to go out. --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (align:"=><=")[**// END OF PLAY //**] [[Perhaps a different decision would help you stay alive->bb2_028]] [[Play from the start->start]]

//Rich thinks fast, still bound to the chair.// I didn't have much choice in the matter. Tied up with no weapons and no knowledge of my surroundings, I had to say... [[Continue->bb2_036]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich looks up at her.// **Rich:** Okay, yes. [[Continue->bb2_037]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Cassandra looks delighted.// **Cassandra:** Goodie! Right, so, there's a man in the next room tied up just like you are. You're going to go and cut his throat. Deal? [[Continue->bb2_038]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Rich:** Why? Who is he? [[Continue->bb2_039]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//She talks, gesturing as she goes.// **Cassandra:** He's in quite the same predicament as you. And, frankly, I flipped a coin to see who to ask first. You won, and I only need one of you. [[Continue->bb2_040]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//She turns to her guard.// **Cassandra:** Untie him. [[Continue->bb2_041]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. FREEZER — ADJOINING ROOM — DAY] The big brute hoisted me up, and took me to murder a man. I felt fucking powerless. [[Continue->bb2_042]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The guard shoves him down onto the floor.// But it was me or him. [[Continue->bb2_043]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A knife clatters onto the floor beside him.// **Cassandra:** Be quick about it. [[Continue->bb2_044]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The door shuts behind the guard.// [[Continue->bb2_045]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich picks up the knife.// [[Continue->bb2_046]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A prisoner sits bound to a chair in front of him.// **Prisoner:** Please, don't. Lady, I'll do anything you want! Please! [[Continue->bb2_047]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich steps closer. The prisoner looks up at him in horror.// [[Continue->bb2_048]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The knife hovers at the prisoner's throat.// **Prisoner:** No, please, please! [[Continue->bb2_049]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich looks down at him, solemn.// **Rich:** I'll make it quick. [[Continue->bb2_050]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The knife does its work.// [[Continue->bb2_051]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich turns to the door, the knife and his shirt both soaked in blood.// [[Continue->bb2_052]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The door opens.// [[Continue->bb2_053]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The guard and Cassandra step in.// [[Continue->bb2_054]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Cassandra points at him.// **Cassandra:** Drop the knife. Drop it... [[Continue->bb2_055]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The knife falls from his hand.// Even the knife wouldn't have been enough. [[Continue->bb2_056]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The guard retrieves the knife.// [[Continue->bb2_057]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Cassandra studies his bloodied shirt.// **Cassandra:** Oh, you've got red on you! [[Continue->bb2_058]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//She gestures to her guard.// **Cassandra:** Right, I've got something brewing, but it won't be ready for a few weeks. We'll call you. In the meantime...well, good night! [[Continue->bb2_059]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A syringe plunges into his neck.// **Rich:** No, wait! [[Continue->bb2_060]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

And just like that, I was back in the black. Drifting. Drowning. [[Continue->bb2_063]] --- Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. CAR — NIGHT] //Rich wakes in the passenger seat of a driverless car, the door hanging open.// The driverless car's door alarm woke me up. I was back home. [[Continue->bb2_064]] --- CAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S APARTMENT — DAY] //Rich sits on his bed, staring at his phone.// The next few weeks didn't fly by at all. In fact, I felt an impending sense of dread as each day passed. [[Continue->bb2_065]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich washes dishes at the sink.// I tried calling Mo, but he'd blocked me. I couldn't tell anyone else about my situation, what I'd gotten into. [[Continue->bb2_066]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He looks over a stack of letters.// I took some odd jobs to keep food on the table, but I needed Cassandra's job if I ever hoped to pay off the hospital debt. [[Continue->bb2_067]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S APARTMENT — NIGHT] //Rich picks up his phone at home.// And then, finally, it came. Tomorrow morning. A car would be there for me. [[Continue->bb2_069]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich lies awake, deep in thought.// I didn't sleep a wink. I didn't trust Cassandra, and I had no idea what she needed me to do. [[Continue->bb2_070]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. STREET — MORNING] //A driverless car waits outside his mom's building.// And, like last time, the car arrives with no one inside. [[Continue->bb2_071]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. CAR — MORNING] //Rich looks around the car's interior, uneasy.// I got in, expecting to be jabbed again, but...I wasn't. The car just drove off. Something gave me a bad fucking feeling about all of this. --- CAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "Try and escape")[(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts - 5)(set: $escapecar to true)(goto: "bb2_073")] (link: "Sit back")[(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 5)(set: $ridecar to true)(goto: "bb2_074")]

//He kicks at the windows from inside.// No matter how hard I kicked the windows, they didn't buckle. And, predictably, the doors were locked. I was stuck. [[Continue->bb2_075]] --- CAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

I knew there was no way Cassandra would give someone a way to escape. I knew I was stuck, so I sat back and waited. [[Continue->bb2_075]] --- CAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Through the window, a dock comes into view.// After about an hour, the car finally came to a halt. Where was I? A dock? [[Continue->bb2_076]] --- CAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. DOCK — MORNING] //The door swings open to let him out.// Why the fuck was I there? I soon found out. [[Continue->bb2_077]] --- DOCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich approaches a truck parked nearby.// This truck was huge, like one of them 18-wheelers that transport oil around the country. [[Continue->bb2_078]] --- DOCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A man in tactical gear approaches.// And who the fuck is this guy? [[Continue->bb2_079]] --- DOCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The man grabs him.// **Rich:** Who are you? [[Continue->bb2_080]] --- DOCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He's dragged over to a table stacked with weapons and armor.// No time for chit chat, it seems. [[Continue->bb2_081]] --- DOCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The man grabs a set of armor off the table.// **Man in tactical gear:** Put this on. [[Continue->bb2_082]] --- DOCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich straps on a tactical vest.// **Rich:** What the fuck are we doing? Why the military gear? [[Continue->bb2_083]] --- DOCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He's handed a helmet with mask and goggles.// **Man in tactical gear:** Shut up. [[Continue->bb2_084]] --- DOCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich pulls the helmet on.// What the fuck were we doing? Invading a country? [[Continue->bb2_085]] --- DOCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//An assault rifle is shoved into his chest.// [[Continue->bb2_086]] --- DOCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The man points toward a massive truck.// **Man in tactical gear:** On the truck. Now. [[Continue->bb2_087]] --- DOCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. TRUCK CAB — MORNING] //Rich climbs into the back of the truck's cab.// What the... [[Continue->bb2_088]] --- TRUCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A crew of identically-armored figures sit inside, all looking at him.// [[Continue->bb2_089]] --- TRUCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The door shuts behind him, plunging the cab into darkness.// [[Continue->bb2_090]] --- TRUCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Blue light floods the cab.// [[Continue->bb2_091]] --- TRUCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich takes a spare seat beside another masked figure.// [[Continue->bb2_092]] --- TRUCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich looks around for the source of the voice.// **Cassandra:** Are they ready? Okay. [[Continue->bb2_093]] --- TRUCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A speaker sits mounted in the corner of the cab.// **Cassandra:** Right. Hello! You are currently en route to Pendergast National Bank in Saxon. Once you arrive, you are to kill everyone there *except* the man wearing the skull mask. [[Continue->bb2_094]] --- TRUCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich looks up at it.// **Cassandra:** If any one kills him, well, your families will be burnt alive and you will watch. Okie dokie? [[Continue->bb2_095]] --- TRUCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Cassandra:** Right, shan't be long, okay? So..."lock and load", or whatever! [[Continue->bb2_096]] --- TRUCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He looks down, lost in thought.// That bitch is fucking crazy. So what, I'm now just a gun for hire? [[Continue->bb2_097]] --- TRUCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He studies the other masked men around him.// On the ride there, no one spoke. Hardly surprising; I didn't feel much like talking either. How the hell did they end up in this situation? How the fuck did I?! [[Continue->bb2_099]] --- TRUCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich looks up at it.// **Man in tactical gear:** We're here. Brace yourselves. [[Continue->bb2_100]] --- TRUCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The whole cab is thrown into chaos as the truck crashes.// Holy shit...did we just drive through the front of the bank? [[Continue->bb2_101]] --- TRUCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The cab doors fly open.// **Man in tactical gear:** Out, out! Now! [[Continue->bb2_102]] --- TRUCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. BANK — MORNING] //Rich pours out of the truck, weapon raised, flanked by the others.// As we left the truck, we were right in the bank. The whole place was full of dust - could barely see 5ft in front of me. [[Continue->bb2_103]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

The other drones with me just started firing indiscriminately - probably through fear. [[Continue->bb2_104]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A man in a fire-patterned mask swings his weapon toward Rich.// --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "Fire back")[(set: $infamy to $infamy + 10)(set: $killfiremask to true)(goto: "bb2_105")] (link: "Take cover")[(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 10)(set: $avoidfiremask to true)(goto: "bb2_106")]

It was me or him, so I opened fire and gunned the poor bastard down. [[Continue->bb2_107]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

I ducked for cover, avoiding the man's fire. [[Continue->bb2_107]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He keeps his head down as bullets tear past.// Enough was enough, I waited for the gunfight to die down, taking cover behind a sturdy pillar. [[Continue->bb2_108]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich rises in the dust-choked bank.// When the gunfire died down, I'd hoped the dust had stopped anyone seeing me avoid most of the fighting. [[Continue->bb2_109]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He pulls off his helmet.// But my visor was all fucked up - couldn't see much myself. [[Continue->bb2_110]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich turns toward the voice.// **???:** There you are. [[Continue->bb2_111]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A man in a skull mask approaches.// Who the fuck was this guy? [[Continue->bb2_112]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire pulls off the skull mask.// **Maguire:** Glad you called the number. [[Continue->bb2_113]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich stares at him, unable to believe it.// Then it hits me. Like a fucking truck crashing through a bank. [[Continue->bb2_114]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich rushes to check the bodies.// This was Gonzo's crew. [[Continue->bb2_115]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He pulls the fire mask off the dead man.// What kind of Greek fucking tragedy was this? [[Continue->bb2router115]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//It's Mo underneath.// I...killed my oldest friend. [[Continue->bb2_118]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//It's Mo underneath.// My oldest friend... dead... [[Continue->bb2_118]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire gestures, almost cheerful about it.// **Maguire:** Oh, right, yeah. You two knew each other, right? --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "Shoot Maguire")[(set: $infamy to $infamy + 10)(set: $hp to $hp - 100)(set: $shootmaguire to true)(goto: "bb2_119")] (link: "Tell him to leave")[(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 10)(set: $byemaguire to true)(goto: "bb2_122")]

I happily filled that son of a bitch with as much lead as I could before every gun in the bank blew me to shreds. [[Continue->bb2router119]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The armored men open fire on him.// I couldn't live with myself anyway, not after what I did to Mo. --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (align:"=><=")[**// END OF PLAY //**] [[Perhaps a different decision would help you stay alive->bb2_118]] [[Play from the start->start]]

//The armored men open fire on him.// I couldn't live with myself anyway, not after what happened to Mo. --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (align:"=><=")[**// END OF PLAY //**] [[Perhaps a different decision would help you stay alive->bb2_118]] [[Play from the start->start]]

//Rich waves him off.// **Rich:** Fuck off, Maguire. [[Continue->bb2_123]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire shrugs.// **Maguire:** Whatever, man. [[Continue->bb2_124]] --- BANK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. TRUCK CAB — MORNING] //The tactical crew is ushered back into the truck.// **Man in tactical gear:** Alright, back on the truck. Double time! [[Continue->bb2_125]] --- TRUCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Helmet off, Rich sits in the blue-lit cab, replaying what just happened.// The whole ride back, I couldn't stop my mind racing. [[Continue->bb2router125]] --- TRUCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Tears roll down his face.// I had killed Mo. I'd gunned my oldest friend down, and I didn't even know it. [[Continue->bb2_128]] --- TRUCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Tears roll down his face.// Mo was dead...my oldest friend, and the reason I got into all this. [[Continue->bb2_128]] --- TRUCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. DOCK — MORNING] //Rich climbs out of the truck's cab.// When we got back to the dock, we filed out, got paid, and got sent away in our own driverless cars. [[Continue->bb2_129]] --- DOCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He sets the gear and weapon back down on the table.// I felt so..emotionless... [[Continue->bb2_130]] --- DOCK Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. CAR — MORNING] //Rich climbs into a driverless car.// Was I just Cassandra's killing machine now? [[Continue->bb2_131]] --- CAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He stares out the window as it carries him home.// The money we got paid was enough to clear the debt. So at least my mom's place was safe. [[Continue->bb2_132]] --- CAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. STREET — MORNING] //Rich gets out, back outside his mom's building.// But it wasn't safe from Cassandra. [[Continue->bb2_133]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S APARTMENT — MORNING] //He opens the door to his mom's apartment.// I knew if I didn't tow the line, she'd burn mom's place to the ground. [[Continue->bb2_134]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S APARTMENT — NIGHT] //Rich sleeps.// Weirdly, that night, I slept better than I had since I first met Cassandra. I guess there were no surprises any more. [[Continue->bb2_135]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. CAR — MORNING] //Rich climbs into another driverless car.// The next day, I got another call. Another car is coming to pick me up. Another job to do. Another threat to my family. I obeyed. [[Continue->bb2_136]] --- CAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A warehouse comes into view through the window.// The car drove me to a warehouse out in the middle of nowhere. [[Continue->bb2_137]] --- CAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich listens.// **Cassandra:** Kill the person inside, or, you know, we'll do the whole 'skinning your mother and make you wear her' thing. [[Continue->bb2_138]] --- CAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. WAREHOUSE — DAY] Defeated, I don't even bother contesting the order. I get out like a good little drone, and head towards the entrance. [[Continue->bb2_139]] --- WAREHOUSE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich stands at the warehouse door.// Only, when I come to the door, I recognize it. [[Continue->bb2_140]] --- WAREHOUSE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He stares down at the door handle, alarmed.// It's Gonzo's place. Fuck. [[Continue->bb2_141]] --- WAREHOUSE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. GONZO'S HIDEOUT — DAY] //Rich moves through Gonzo's old hideout, gun drawn.// I walk in, gun out, wondering who made it out of the robbery. [[Continue->bb2_142]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He stops dead, staring at someone.// And then I see her. [[Continue->bb2_143]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Diamond sits typing away at her laptop.// Diamond. [[Continue->bb2_144]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Diamond turns toward him.// **Diamond:** Shit! --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "Kill Diamond")[(set: $infamy to $infamy + 10)(set: $earnings to $earnings + 50)(set: $killdiamond to true)(goto: "bb2_147")] (link: "Spare Diamond")[(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 10)(set: $sparediamond to true)(goto: "bb2_145")]

//Rich's gun comes up, aimed at Diamond.// She's never done anything to me. How could I? Why would I? [[Continue->bb2_146]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich lowers the gun.// **Rich:** Let's talk. --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp [[Continue->bb3_000]]

She has nothing to say. You pull the trigger, and put her down. Nothing's bringing back Mo. Nothing's bringing back anyone. [[Continue->bb2_148]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. CAR — DAY] //Rich looks out the car window.// As soon as she's down, you're gone. You don't feel anything. [[Continue->bb2_149]] --- CAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He stares out, expressionless.// Job well done. [[Continue->bb2_150]] --- CAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S APARTMENT — NIGHT] //Rich checks his phone, sitting on the bed.// Days later, a call comes in. Next target's at a brothel. [[Continue->bb2_151]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. STREET — NIGHT] //Rich gets in a car outside his mom's building.// Car comes, you get in like a good drone, and off you go. [[Continue->bb2_152]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. BROTHEL — NIGHT] //Rich walks into the brothel.// The car takes you right there. No skin off your nose. [[Continue->bb2_153]] --- BROTHEL Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He walks past women propositioning him in the corridor.// You walk through the brothel's corridors. No one else matters - only your target. [[Continue->bb2_154]] --- BROTHEL Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The door slams open under his boot.// You reach your destination. [[Continue->bb2_155]] --- BROTHEL Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He walks in without breaking stride, unstoppable.// There he is. Maguire. Lying on the bed in front of you. [[Continue->bb2_156]] --- BROTHEL Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire stares up at him, pupils blown wide.// **Maguire:** ...Rich? Shit, man. I've been looking for you! [[Continue->bb2_157]] --- BROTHEL Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

You don't care. Gun raised, you put him down. [[Continue->bb2_158]] --- BROTHEL Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. CAR — NIGHT] //Rich climbs into the driverless car.// Leave the brothel. Mission accomplished. Return to car. [[Continue->bb2_159]] --- CAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. ABATTOIR — NIGHT] Arrive at Abattoir [[Continue->bb2_160]] --- ABATTOIR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. ABATTOIR — NIGHT] //Rich moves through the abattoir complex.// Talk to Cassandra [[Continue->bb2_161]] --- ABATTOIR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich approaches Cassandra.// [[Continue->bb2_162]] --- ABATTOIR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//She greets him. His face gives nothing away.// **Cassandra:** There you are, cherub! Good job on the killings. Do you understand now that you work for me? [[Continue->bb2_163]] --- ABATTOIR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He stares straight ahead, stoic.// **Rich:** Yes. [[Continue->bb2_164]] --- ABATTOIR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Cassandra studies him intently.// **Cassandra:** And that you'll do anything for me? [[Continue->bb2_165]] --- ABATTOIR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Rich:** Yes. [[Continue->bb2_166]] --- ABATTOIR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Cassandra:** Good, good. Well, good to have you aboard! [[Continue->bb2_167]] --- ABATTOIR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He stares straight ahead, stoic.// **Rich:** Good. --- ABATTOIR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (align:"=><=")[**// END OF PLAY //**] [[Play from the start->start]]

(if: $killfiremask)[(goto: "bb2_116")](else:)[(goto: "bb2_117")]

(if: $killfiremask)[(goto: "bb2_120")](else:)[(goto: "bb2_121")]

(if: $killfiremask)[(goto: "bb2_126")](else:)[(goto: "bb2_127")]

//Rich lays it all out for Diamond, right there in Gonzo's old hideout.// I had to explain everything to her. Maguire's offer, Cassandra's 'kill or be killed' offer, and the ensuing bank job. I tried to explain that I didn't know what was happening, or that I'd been sent to kill Gonzo's crew that I didn't even know why. But I wanted to find out. [[Continue->bb3_002]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Diamond looks at him, unsure.// **DIamond:** Let's say I believe you...what happens now? If you don't kill me, they'll come after you too. [[Continue->bb3_003]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich works through a plan out loud.// **Rich:** Maguire's already told them about this place - that's how they knew where to send me. **Rich:** So we burn it all down. Burn it to the ground. It'll take them days - maybe weeks - to search for your body and come up empty. **Rich:** That gives us time to come up with a plan. What do you say? [[Continue->bb3_006]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Diamond pushes back with a question.// **Diamond:** But where can we go? If the hideout's gone... [[Continue->bb3_007]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich turns to her.// **Rich:** Come stay with me, at my mom's place. They know where I live, but the fire should cover us for a few days. So...we'll need to come up with a plan. Fast. [[Continue->bb3_008]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Diamond sounds defeated.// **Diamond:** Doesn't seem like I have a choice. [[Continue->bb3_009]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. GONZO'S HIDEOUT — DAY] //Diamond and Rich stand outside the hideout, watching it burn.// So we burnt it all down. Diamond got all the equipment she needed, we lit it up, and never looked back. [[Continue->bb3_010]] --- HIDEOUT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. CAR — DAY] //Rich sits in the driverless car as it carries him home.// I gave Diamond my address, and asked her to find her own way to my Mom's. Meanwhile, I got back in the driverless car, and let it take me home. [[Continue->bb3_011]] --- CAR Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S APARTMENT — MORNING] //Rich pulls Diamond past his mom in the living room, the two of them exchanging a quick wave.// Diamond arrived the next day. When she did, I made quick introductions, and then ducked into my room, so we could talk in private. [[Continue->bb3_012]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S BEDROOM — MORNING] //Diamond and Rich sit on the edge of his bed.// **Diamond:** So Maguire helped Cassandra take out our people. **Rich:** Right. But I have no idea where either of them are. **Rich:** I wouldn't even know where to start. [[Continue->bb3_015]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Diamond flips open her laptop.// **Diamond:** Well, about that... [[Continue->bb3_016]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Diamond's fingers move across the laptop keys.// **Diamond:** I put trackers in everyone's phones. Even yours. **Diamond:** Gonzo didn't want anyone to know. Peace of mind and all that. **Diamond:** So unless Maguire found the tracker... **Diamond:** Nope, I've got it. [[Continue->bb3_020]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Diamond talks it through, laptop balanced on her knees.// **Diamond:** If you want to get to Cassandra, this is the only way. --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "Let's finish this.")[(set: $infamy to $infamy + 5)(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 5)(set: $endthis to true)(goto: "bb3_041")] (link: "It's not worth it.")[(set: $walkaway to true)(goto: "bb3_021")]

**Rich:** Diamond...Cassandra is dangerous. Too dangerous to tangle with. **Rich:** Way I see it, if we draw a line under it now, go to ground, and get on with our lives, chances are we survive. [[Continue->bb3_023]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Diamond's face goes hard with fury.// **Diamond:** You're kidding, right? What the fuck Rich. They destroyed everything. [[Continue->bb3_024]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich's face falls.// **Rich:** Not everything... [[Continue->bb3_025]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Diamond:** Fuck you. You fucking...coward. If I have to do something, I'll do it myself. [[Continue->bb3_026]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Rich:** It's too dangerous. [[Continue->bb3_027]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Diamond:** For you, maybe. I'm not gonna just walk away from this. --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "You're right, I'm in.")[(set: $infamy to $infamy + 2)(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 2)(set: $endthis to true)(goto: "bb3_041")] (link: "I'm sorry.")[(set: $infamy to $infamy - 100)(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts - 100)(set: $out to true)(goto: "bb3_028")]

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S BEDROOM — MORNING] //Diamond grabs her laptop and storms out.// Diamond was distraught. She packed up her shit and stormed out. I knew it wasn't what she wanted to hear, but I had my mom to think about. [[Continue->bb3_029]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich sits alone on the bed, staring at nothing.// Going after Cassandra was too dangerous, and God forbid what would happen if they ever retaliated and came here... [[Continue->bb3_030]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The room feels bigger with just him in it.// And that was that. The end of the line. [[Continue->bb3_031]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S APARTMENT — NIGHT] //Mom sets dinner down in front of him.// The debt was paid, so life went back to pretty much as it was before mom's accident. [[Continue->bb3_032]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. PUBLIC BATHROOM — DAY] //Rich mops a public bathroom floor in a pair of overalls.// I took jobs where I could, put food on the table. Things were...they were okay. [[Continue->bb3_033]] --- BATHROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. STREET — NIGHT] //Rich walks a dark street, rain coming down steady.// But I never stopped looking over my shoulder. [[Continue->bb3_034]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A familiar figure steps out of the rain -- the man from outside the liquor store.// I just hoped I'd done enough to stay off Maguire's radar for good. [[Continue->bb3_035]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He holds out a hand.// **Homeless Man:** Spare some change? [[Continue->bb3_036]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Recognition hits Rich a beat too late.// **Rich:** Hey, don't I know... [[Continue->bb3_037]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A butterfly knife flicks open in his other hand.// [[Continue->bb3_038]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The blade goes into Rich's gut.// [[Continue->bb3_039]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He leans in close, whispering.// **Homeless man:** Cassandra sends her regards. [[Continue->bb3_040]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S BEDROOM — MORNING] //Diamond watches him, concern written across her face.// **Diamond:** Are you sure? [[Continue->bb3_042]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich nods slowly, working it through.// **Rich:** Yeah. [[Continue->bb3_043]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Diamond's still working the laptop.// **Diamond:** Alright, I'll need a few days to track his movements, work out the best place to corner him. Alright if I crash here until then? [[Continue->bb3_044]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich manages a smile.// **Rich:** Of course. [[Continue->bb3_045]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S APARTMENT — NIGHT] //Mom, Rich, and Diamond share dinner, actually laughing for once.// And so, for the next few days, we "played house". Mom thought we were dating, and for her sake, we pretended we were. [[Continue->bb3_046]] --- APARTMENT Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S BEDROOM — NIGHT] //Diamond's asleep in the bed. Rich is stretched out on the floor beside it.// Little did she know I barely knew Diamond. Sure, she was cute, but we had bigger fish to fry. [[Continue->bb3_047]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich looks out the window at the rain-streaked street below.// Maybe after all this was over... [[Continue->bb3_048]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S BEDROOM — DAY] //Diamond sits cross-legged on the bed, laptop open.// **Diamond:** Okay, so for the past two days, Maguire's been at a brothel - Nadine's. You know it? [[Continue->bb3_049]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich paces the room while Diamond watches from the bed.// **Rich:** Can't say I do. [[Continue->bb3_050]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Diamond smiles.// **Diamond:** Good...you didn't seem the sort. [[Continue->bb3_051]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Diamond sits cross-legged on the bed, laptop open.// **Diamond:** It's not far from here. [[Continue->bb3_052]] --- BEDROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. BROTHEL — NIGHT] //Rich walks through the brothel, women calling out offers as he passes.// **Diamond:** It's a short drive from here, I'll put the GPS in your phone. [[Continue->bb3_053]] --- BROTHEL Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He waves them off without slowing down.// **Rich:** You sure he'll be there tonight? [[Continue->bb3_054]] --- BROTHEL Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich approaches a closed door.// **Diamond:** Maguire's a creature of habit. [[Continue->bb3_055]] --- BROTHEL Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He stops in front of it.// **Diamond:** I'm as sure as I can be. --- BROTHEL Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "Kick in the door")[(set: $infamy to $infamy + 2)(set: $kickdoor to true)(goto: "bb3_059")] (link: "Sneak in")[(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 2)(set: $sneakin to true)(goto: "bb3_056")]

//His hand closes on the doorknob.// I didn't know what to expect, so I figure going in all assassin-like would be best. [[Continue->bb3_057]] --- BROTHEL Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire's sprawled in bed, wrecked out of his mind, the woman beside him already asleep.// And there he was. Fucking Maguire. Out of his mind on some designer shit, no doubt. [[Continue->bb3_058]] --- BROTHEL Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A dark figure looms over the bed.// Time to get some answers. [[Continue->bb3_062]] --- BROTHEL Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The door slams open under Rich's boot.// Taking him by surprise might give me the upper hand. [[Continue->bb3_060]] --- BROTHEL Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire and the woman both bolt upright, staring in fear at the figure looming at the foot of the bed.// So I went in hot. [[Continue->bb3_061]] --- BROTHEL Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//She bolts from the room, a sheet clutched around her.// Shame I scared away his entertainment. [[Continue->bb3_062]] --- BROTHEL Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. BROTHEL — MAGUIRE'S ROOM — NIGHT] //Maguire sits frozen, wide-eyed, staring at the shape in the dark.// [[Continue->bb3_063]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich stands at the foot of the bed.// **Rich:** Figures I'd find you in a place like this. [[Continue->bb3_064]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire stares up at him, pupils blown wide.// **Maguire:** ...Rich? Shit, man. I've been looking for you! [[Continue->bb3_065]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Rich:** I need to know where the abattoir is with the freezers - the one where I first met Cassandra. [[Continue->bb3_066]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire claps a hand over his own mouth.// **Maguire:** I can't! She'll kill my family! [[Continue->bb3_067]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich's patience is running thin.// **Rich:** Tell me where it is, or I swear to God Maguire... [[Continue->bb3_068]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire's whole body goes rigid with fear.// **Maguire:** You don't understand, man. Cassandra is fucking powerful. [[Continue->bb3_069]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The gun presses against Maguire's temple.// **Rich:** Tell me. Now. [[Continue->bb3_070]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire talks fast, the gun still against his skull.// **Maguire:** If I tell you how to get there, just promise me you'll kill her, so my family's safe! [[Continue->bb3_071]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Rich:** Where? [[Continue->bb3_072]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire squeezes his eyes shut.// **Maguire:** M-my phone. It's in my bag, over there. Contact her as me, set up a meet. Just please...please don't kill me. [[Continue->bb3_073]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich holds a bag open, looking inside.// [[Continue->bb3_074]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire raises both hands, still sitting up in bed.// **Maguire:** See, it's there. So...we square? --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "Let him live")[(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 10)(set: $infamy to $infamy - 5)(set: $letlive to true)(goto: "bb3_075")] (link: "Kill Maguire")[(set: $infamy to $infamy + 10)(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts - 5)(set: $killmaguire to true)(goto: "bb3_078")]

//The gun stays trained on him.// **Rich:** You're done. Get the fuck outta this town and don't come back. If I see you, or get a sniff that you're still here, I'll come for you. [[Continue->bb3_076]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire shrinks back against the headboard.// **Maguire:** Y-you got it, Rich. I'll be gone by morning. [[Continue->bb3_077]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich turns to go.// **Rich:** You'll get what's coming to you. I just won't be the one pulling the trigger. [[Continue->bb3_086]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A drug kit sits on the bedside table.// [[Continue->bb3_079]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich steps toward it.// [[Continue->bb3_080]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He picks it up.// **Rich:** I'm not gonna hurt you, Maguire. Lay back. [[Continue->bb3_081]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire watches him from the bed, still lying down.// **Maguire:** You promise? [[Continue->bb3_082]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich draws a dose up into a needle.// **Rich:** Promise. [[Continue->bb3_083]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The needle goes into Maguire's arm.// **Maguire:** Wait, that's too...much... [[Continue->bb3_084]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Maguire's eyes roll back.// [[Continue->bb3_085]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich walks out.// [[Continue->bb3_086]] --- MAGUIRE'S ROOM Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich carries the bag back out through the brothel.// That's it, I had Cassandra's location. It was time to end this. [[Continue->bb3_087]] --- BROTHEL Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. BROTHEL — NIGHT] I rang Diamond and let her know the plan. [[Continue->bb3_088]] --- BROTHEL EXT. Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

I hoped I'd see her again. [[Continue->bb3_089]] --- BROTHEL EXT. Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He pulls a second phone from the bag -- Maguire's.// I also hoped Maguire was right, and that she'd want to meet him now. Well, not him... [[Continue->bb3_090]] --- BROTHEL EXT. Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He scrolls through the messages.// Looks like she'd given him some R&R time but wanted him back. I said I was ready. She wanted to meet. [[Continue->bb3_091]] --- BROTHEL EXT. Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. STREET — NIGHT] //Rich climbs into his car.// I had her location. All I had to do was go and kill her. [[Continue->bb3_092]] --- STREET Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. DIRT ROAD — NIGHT] //He pulls up on a dirt road, a facility visible in the distance.// The facility was massive. [[Continue->bb3_093]] --- DIRT ROAD Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//From cover, he watches armed men patrolling outside.// And heavily guarded. [[Continue->bb3_094]] --- DIRT ROAD Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich checks the clip of his pistol.// I wasn't going to shoot my way in, that's for sure. [[Continue->bb3_095]] --- DIRT ROAD Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. FACILITY — NIGHT] //He slips past the guards into the facility.// Thankfully, their route wasn't perfect. [[Continue->bb3_096]] --- FACILITY Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He creeps through a dark office, past another armed guard.// But where the fuck was Cassandra? [[Continue->bb3_097]] --- FACILITY Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. ABATTOIR FREEZER — NIGHT] //He moves silently through the abandoned cold-storage units.// Then I entered the fridges. These I recognized - it's where she held me when we first met. She must be close. [[Continue->bb3_098]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A phone rings somewhere ahead.// Then, someone called Maguire's phone. It was her. Thankfully, it was on silent. But she wasn't. [[Continue->bb3_099]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A voice cuts through the dark, and Rich looks up.// **???:** Maguire, you know I'm not the sort of girl to keep waiting. [[Continue->bb3_100]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He pushes deeper into the dark.// I followed the voice... [[Continue->bb3_101]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A woman comes into view up ahead.// ...to its source. [[Continue->bb3_102]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//She's on the phone, not looking his way yet.// **Cassandra:** If you're not here in the next 20 minutes, I'll peel the skin from your son's body and make you wear it. [[Continue->bb3_103]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich raises his gun and steps closer.// **Rich:** There you are. [[Continue->bb3_104]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//She turns, pocketing the phone.// **Cassandra:** Hello, Richard. [[Continue->bb3_105]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The gun stays leveled at her.// **Rich:** You had me kill my crew...my best friend. [[Continue->bb3_106]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//She looks entirely unbothered.// **Cassandra:** Well, yes. You wouldn't have done it if I'd told you, would you? **Cassandra:** Plus, your old crew hit my bank truck. Then they tried to steal from *my* bank. [[Continue->bb3_108]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich's expression shifts to confusion.// **Rich:** What? [[Continue->bb3_109]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Cassandra:** Well, not mine per se. But my father's. Pendergast's. The family's legacy. One that won't be passing to me. **Cassandra:** That's why I set all of this up. [[Continue->bb3_111]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Rich:** You...robbed your own money? [[Continue->bb3_112]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Cassandra:** Are you listening to me? It's not //my// money. Well, it is now. If I'm not to be part of Pendergast's enduring legacy, I have to make other plans. [[Continue->bb3_113]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Cassandra:** Father's already lost control of most of the city's underworld. And with Gonzo out of the way, it's a two horse race. Me...and Daddy. [[Continue->bb3_114]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Rich:** Why are you telling me all this? **Cassandra:** Why not? Either you leave here and I never see you again, or you die. Either way, you won't spill the beans. [[Continue->bb3_116]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Something hardens in his face.// **Cassandra:** Ooh, I feel like a villain unveiling their master plan at the end of a movie! It's quite exhilarating! [[Continue->bb3_117]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The gun doesn't waver.// **Rich:** What makes you think I won't just kill you and be done with it? [[Continue->bb3_118]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Cassandra:** Why would you kill me? I'm going to make you an offer. A good one. Too good to refuse. [[Continue->bb3_119]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Rich:** What offer. [[Continue->bb3_120]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Cassandra:** Half. Half of the money I took from Daddy's bank. You'll be rich beyond your wildest dreams, be able to buy whatever you want. **Cassandra:** Maybe get your mom a new house? [[Continue->bb3_122]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//His composure slips.// **Rich:** Don't you fucking threaten her. [[Continue->bb3_123]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Cassandra:** Alright, calm your jets. No need to get your panties in a bunch. **Cassandra:** How did you find me anyway? Maguire? Ugh, there's a lesson here. **Cassandra:** Never trust an ex. At least he's dead, I presume? I wanted to look him in the eye when I took his life but, hey ho! Saves me the trouble. [[Continue->bb3_126]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//She pouts, unimpressed.// **Cassandra:** So, do we have a deal? I'll wire you the money right now, and you can walk away a free man. --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "Take the money")[(set: $earnings to $earnings + 500)(set: $takemoney to true)(goto: "bb3_127")] (link: "You work for me")[(set: $infamy to $infamy + 50)(set: $streetsmarts to $streetsmarts + 50)(set: $takeover to true)(goto: "bb3_146")]

//Her thumbs move over her phone screen.// Was I stupid to take her at her word? Maybe. But she followed through. [[Continue->bb3_128]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich checks his own phone.// The money was sat in my account. I'd sold my soul to the devil, and the devil was a middle-aged trust fund baby. [[Continue->bb3_129]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He stares at the screen.// I could send the money to my mom, to Diamond, and put a bullet in her right now. I wouldn't make it out of here alive, but I'd have justice. --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp (link: "Leave")[(set: $hp to $hp - 100)(set: $leaveabattoir to true)(goto: "bb3_130")] (link: "Kill her")[(set: $infamy to $infamy + 500)(set: $killcassandra to true)(goto: "bb3_135")]

No, mom needed me. Maybe Diamond too. They didn't have anyone else. So, I left. [[Continue->bb3_131]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//She calls something after him as he goes.// On my way out, Cassandra said something about continuing employment, but fuck that. Not after everything she made me do. [[Continue->bb3_132]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[EXT. FACILITY — NIGHT] //He walks straight past the guard, out of the facility.// I was out. I had enough money to do anything I wanted. But it was covered in the blood of my friends. My crew. [[Continue->bb3_133]] --- FACILITY Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich climbs into his car.// Maybe I'd always be looking over my shoulder, waiting for Cassandra to strike. But I could go anywhere, be anyone. [[Continue->bb3_134]] --- FACILITY Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich stares at his phone, jaw tight.// I couldn't let the smug bitch win. I sent the money to my mom - instructed her to give half to Diamond and get the hell away from home. [[Continue->bb3_136]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//She waves an irritated hand at him.// **Cassandra:** What's the hold up? You can go now, please! Go on! Get! Shoo! [[Continue->bb3_137]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich raises the gun.// [[Continue->bb3_138]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Her certainty cracks, just slightly.// **Cassandra:** No...you wouldn't... [[Continue->bb3_139]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The gun clicks as he cocks it.// [[Continue->bb3_140]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Her hands go up.// **Cassandra:** No! [[Continue->bb3_141]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The gun goes off.// [[Continue->bb3_142]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich walks away without looking back.// It was done. The shot alerted every guard in the joint. And they were on me in a flash. [[Continue->bb3_143]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich ducks behind a doorway as gunfire tears past him.// I knew I wasn't walking out of there alive. [[Continue->bb3_144]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A round finds him.// But at least she didn't win. [[Continue->bb3_145]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

I wasn't the same man I was at the start of this. I wasn't gonna take orders from someone like her, and I sure as hell wasn't gonna let her win. [[Continue->bb3_147]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Rich closes the distance fast.// When I moved towards her, it was like I had no agency - like someone was playing a videogame of my life and controlling my movements. [[Continue->bb3_148]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The barrel presses up under her chin.// In a split second, I was right up in her face, my gun pressed under her chin. [[Continue->bb3_149]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Her composure finally breaks.// Now she'd see who I really was. [[Continue->bb3_150]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He leans in close.// **Rich:** You don't know who I am, or what I'm capable of. Your business is my business now. The money, the streets. All of it. [[Continue->bb3_151]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

**Rich:** We'll take down your father, and then I'll control everything. If you say no, I blow your head off. If you stab me in the back, I find where you sleep. [[Continue->bb3_152]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//He pushes the gun harder, forcing her head up.// **Rich:** Do you understand? [[Continue->bb3_153]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//She's properly afraid now.// **Cassandra:** Y-yes. [[Continue->bb3_154]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//His stare doesn't leave hers.// **Rich:** Call your people. Tell them they're my people now. What's yours is mine. [[Continue->bb3_155]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//The gun stays exactly where it is.// And just like that, I'd won. I'd looked the devil in the eye and stuck a gun under her chin. [[Continue->bb3_156]] --- FREEZER Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[MONTAGE: THE TAKEOVER] //Armed men storm through a penthouse.// With Cassandra's money and connections, I was unstoppable. Her dad wasn't prepared for the war to come to his door. [[Continue->bb3_157]] --- MONTAGE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//An older man in a bathrobe goes down under gunfire.// He died first. [[Continue->bb3_158]] --- MONTAGE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//Cassandra sleeps, undisturbed.// [[Continue->bb3_159]] --- MONTAGE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//A mansion sits dark against the night.// Then, Cassandra. [[Continue->bb3_160]] --- MONTAGE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

//It goes up in flame and smoke.// [[Continue->bb3_161]] --- MONTAGE Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp

(align:"=><=")[INT. RICH'S MANSION] //Rich sits on a throne of his own, in a mansion built on everything he's taken.// After that, there was nothing standing in my way. [[Continue->bb3_162]] --- MANSION Infamy: $infamy | Street Smarts: $streetsmarts | Earnings: $earnings | HP: $hp