Vivid Coral:Right on time as per usual. Your on-task behaviour is noted and appreciated.
Dr. Xlookup:Indeed. This supports my working hypothesis.##We have an offer to make, $PLAYERNAME.|What kind?=4

Vivid Coral:These >augmentations~ you've been given - the visor, the S. U. I. T... you've taken very well to them.|I have=5^Have I?=5
Dr. Xlookup:Indeed. I've looked at your >integration metrics.~ You're 94th percentile at least, maybe as high as 97th.
Dr. Xlookup:In layman's terms... if I didn't know any better, I'd say your body is >eager~ for them.
You:I mean... they have been pretty useful.##So... where are you going with this?
Dr. Xlookup:We believe you're ready for the next stage.
Vivid Coral:Reinforcements are unlikely to arrive in time. So, you're getting >a battlefield promotion~, small one.|What does that mean=10^How would that work=12
Dr. Xlookup:It means that we're offering you the opportunity to join one of the three main >working groups.~
Vivid Coral:Those being Companionship & Assistance Technology; the Integrated Research Link; and of course the Sky Clan.##There are other working groups, but I don't think an >econodrone~ or an >artist~ would be especially useful right now.|Continue=9
Dr. Xlookup:Well, it means a new set of augmentations.
Vivid Coral:Layered on top of that catsuit of yours, and integrated with your visor.
Dr. Xlookup:In layman's terms...
Vivid Coral:... you would >join the utilikin.~##At least on a provisional basis.
Dr. Xlookup:We have prepared three augmentation packages for you. Social, mental, physical. You pick out the one you like best, and we will begin the process.##Your abilities in the chosen field will be >enhanced beyond human limits.~
You:(What do you think?)|Sure, let's go for it=48^There has to be a different approach=31













You:That's sort of a big ask. Are you sure we can't just wait for reinforcements to arrive?
Vivid Coral:Not without endangering the mission. The >enemy forces~ occupying the shelter have not noticed our presence yet, but it's only a question of time.
Vivid Coral:We don't know what sort of equipment they have down there. Losing the element of surprise would be a tactical blunder. One of us might get injured in the fighting.
Dr. Xlookup:Plus, from what Marty said, I am worried about the >reaction~ of the shelter's ruling elites. If we give them time to act first, there's a very high chance that civilians will suffer.
Dr. Xlookup:We are aware that this is a big ask. If you find you do not enjoy the changes, the augmentations can be undone, in time.
Vivid Coral:Yes. We are looking for volunteer forces, not conscripts.##What do you think?|Sure, let's go for it=48^I need time to think=40



You:I need some time to think. This is a very big request. I've made good use of my cybernetic abilities, but this... I don't know.
Dr. Xlookup:That is understandable. Take a walk, clear your head. Come back when you're ready.
Tutorial:(The voice of the tutorial blows in on the wind...)##(Unfortunately, this is not a branching point. If you truly wish to opt out, this is your opportunity to close the game. We'll assume that the group found some other way to clear the shelter.)##(Otherwise, repeat the conversation when you wish to proceed.)|Continue=999





You:Yeah... yeah, let's go for it. Let's do this.
Dr. Xlookup:Very good. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Dr. Xlookup:Please lie down on this bench, and relax...
