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Section 4 - Andy Re's

Andy Res is a person in the Terrace. "Your friend and colleague Andy Re's is here, leaning against the banister and looking at the city." The description is "Your best colleague and, most of all, your best friend. He shares your studies and your passions. If you ever had a brother it would have been him. He looks a bit battered. The events of the last few days must have put a lot of stress on him." Understand "man/re's" as Andy Res. The printed name is "Andy Re's"

Does the player mean talking to Andy Res while Andy Res is visible: It is very likely.

Instead of touching Andy Res, say "You pat Andy's shoulder, comforting him."

Instead of kissing Andy Res, say "You don't think that would be proper."

Instead of attacking Andy Res, say "You don't want to harm him, he's your best friend."

Instead of listening to Andy Res, try talking to Andy Res.

Instead of asking Andy Res about something:

say "You prefer following the flow of the conversation.";

try talking to Andy Res.

Instead of telling Andy Res about something:

say "You prefer following the flow of the conversation.";

try talking to Andy Res.

Instead of asking Andy Res for something:

say "You prefer following the flow of the conversation.";

try talking to Andy Res.

Instead of asking Andy Res to try doing something:

say "You prefer following the flow of the conversation.";

try talking to Andy Res.

Instead of answering Andy Res that something:

say "You prefer following the flow of the conversation.";

try talking to Andy Res.

Instead of talking to Andy Res for the first time:

say "Andy turns to face you. He seems resolute, but also tired to death.[paragraph break]'You understand the importance of what we are doing, right?'[paragraph break]You nod.[paragraph break]'You understand the importance of your delivery, right?'[paragraph break]You smile, uncomplaining.";

now the andy_count of Andy Res is 0.

Instead of talking to Andy Res for the second time:

say "'So?' Andy baits you.[paragraph break]'So... I don't know. I don't know why it can't be you. I mean: The Committee will trust you more than me, being the veteran and so on...'[paragraph break]'A veteran? I've been walking in the Campus seven months more than you. If that's being a veter...'[paragraph break]'You know what I mean,' you stop him.[paragraph break]'Actually,' he smiles, turning to face the city again, 'I don't. What's up, Doc?'";

now the andy_count of Andy Res is 0.

Instead of talking to Andy Res for the third time:

say "You fill your lungs and wait for the fresh air to make you dizzy. You are in need of more energy and can't tell if you'll ever find enough.[paragraph break]'Fact is,' you start, 'I'm not exactly sure about our motives, Andy.'[paragraph break]'Our motives? What are you talking about, man? This may be the most important discovery in our history and you need a [italic type]motive[roman type] to go public?'[paragraph break]'Yeah, I need it. They don't seem to be paying much attention, don't you think? Have you heard from them, lately? Everybody knows what we are doing but nobody cares. That's a fact.'[paragraph break]'So you need the psychological support...'";

now the andy_count of Andy Res is 0.

Instead of talking to Andy Res for the fourth time:

say "'It's not like that. Don't paint me as an idiot. I mean... Did you ever think about it? No noise, mate. No noise at all. You know how it sounds to me?'[paragraph break]Andy turns to face you again. 'Nope,' he says. 'How does it sound?'[paragraph break]'Sounds like it's pointless. I mean: All the time spent, the research. And no one gives a damn. No one called. No one paid attention. And this sounds like it's pointless. Why are we doing this? What's the research for? Ten years, mate. Ten years and now we know something big, no one fucking cares.'[paragraph break]'Can I ask you a question, Ektor?' Andy leaves the balcony, enters his room and comes back a moment later with his copy of the files you are holding in your hands.";

now the andy_count of Andy Res is 0.

Instead of talking to Andy Res for the fifth time:

say "'Go on,' you say.[paragraph break]'What do you think it is our job is made of? Being a scientist.' He pauses a second. 'Knowing something and then having to tell the world?'[paragraph break]'Well, no...'[paragraph break]'Well, [italic type]yes[roman type]. That is exactly what I think being a scientist means. Spreading the news. Having... secrets, stories untold that you have to [italic type]tell[roman type]. It's all about that. When you know something that you think is important, or even half-important, you have to tell the world, Ektor. You have to spread the news and give away the secret. Even if the world doesn't care. [italic type]Especially[roman type] if the world doesn't care.'[paragraph break]He rushes through the pages of the Report, flipping them like a card dealer, stopping only when the back-cover is uppermost. Then, with a patient smile filled with the stubborn resolution you've known for so much time, he points at you and says:[paragraph break]'Maybe it is our only meaning, Ektor. Letting the knowledge survive. Even if it has to survive us.'[paragraph break]Suddenly there is a flash on the horizon, followed by a low, terrible rumble.[paragraph break][italic type]It's a hell of a storm, that one[roman type], you think. [italic type]And it just came to our doorstep.[roman type][paragraph break][paragraph break][paragraph break]";

now the andy_count of Andy Res is 0;

pause the game;

remove the Uni_Clothes from play;

now everything carried by the player is in Second_Inventory;

now everything inside the Fourth_Inventory is worn by the player;

now everything inside the Third_inventory is carried by the player;

now the erudition of LOGAN is 3;

now the Forebridge is travelled;

move the player to In_vessel;

activate the Table of Sequence Hints;

say "LOGAN://'Do you hear me, Ektor Mastiff? There is indeed a [bold type]solution[roman type] to your problem. I can't see restrictions to make it happen.'";

record "To Be a Scientist" as achieved.

Andy Res has a number called andy_count. Definition: Andy Res is bored if his andy_count is 7.

Every turn when the player is in the Terrace: increase the andy_count of Andy Res by 1.

Every turn when Andy Res is bored:

say "[one of]Andy coughs to gain your attention.[or]Andy says: 'Are you interested in the matter, Ektor?'[or]'Are you still here, man?' Andy asks.[or]'Your silence is annoying,' says Andy.[or]'Are you afraid?' whispers Andy.[purely at random]";

now the andy_count of Andy Res is 0.