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[Egan_BW]

Spoiler: David the CEO of the Arwell Group (click to show/hide)

Very High-Security Secret A:
========= THE INFORMATION BELOW IS HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL =========
========= CODENAME: OPERATION "BREAKING SOME EGGS" =========

Involved nations: Karsaff, Andarls, (8 more nations...)
Involved parties: Gale Militaries Inc., Protoedge Nanoindustries, Levnon Robotics, Rosewald Suterland, Ironblooded Minotaurs (continued...)

Operation "Breaking Some Eggs", commonly known as the "Disaster of Linder Vale". The event occured as tensions were rising between the nation of Karsaff and the nation of Andarls, and would lead to the third armed conflict of the Northern Badlands which would involve eight more nations. The complex plot was conceived by and involved several external parties: Gale Militaries Incorporated, Protoedge Nanoindustries, Levnon Robotics, as well as the last Security Commander of the City [Rosewald Suterland], and more (continued...). A special disposable unit of mercenaries [the Ironblooded Minotaurs led by Iron Fist David] was hired to escort a humanitarian convoy to Andarls, and the mission involved passing through the border town of Linder Vale located in the neutral nation of Marses.

The escorted convoy was in fact not sorely humanitarian in nature, as several highly dangerous chemical and biological weapons banned by the 3rd Weapon Act were hidden among it. All weapons were carefully manufactured to be retraced to Andarls industries. The convoy then emitted an Andarls signal that was intented to be picked by the Karsaff military, thus triggering them into inspecting the convoy. Unlike what was initially planned, the Karsaff forces bombarded the convoy causing the weapons to detonate in the middle of Linder Vale, causing a chain detonation annihiliating 70% of the city in the initial blast.

As no party would assume responsibility of the disaster, the nation of Marses became involved in the conflict. Outrage from the international community and complex alliances caused seven more nations to become involved, causing one of the deadliest conflicts of the latest decade. The involved external parties greatly benefited from the war thanks to the drastic increase in demand in high quality arms and military-garde equipment. The involvement of the last Security Commander of the City was discovered and caused his immediate demotion, but his part in the operation was not divulged. This information remains highly regulated even to this day.

Unlike what was expected, the Ironblooded Minotaurs survived the initial blast and subsequent assault by the Karsaff forces. Assassins were sent to eliminate their remains, but all attempts failed. Of the five survivors of the Minotaurs, only three have their whereabouts known:
-David Arwell the Iron Fist, now CEO of the Arwell Group.
-Wilfrid Sol the Demon Child, now attendant of the Teanossa Group Heiress.
-Mason M. the Immortal, recently seen in the City.

Further information reveals that David Arwell, while not aware of the false flag operation planned by his unknown employers, discovered during the mission that banned weapons were hidden among the convoy. He nonetheless decided to see the mission to its end and get back at their employers later. This is the prime reason why David Arwell bears such guilt over the operation, as he understands the disaster could have been avoided had he listened to his heart rather than mercenary code.

========= THE INFORMATION ABOVE IS HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL =========

"Poor man. His morals truly have outreached his actions, then. The human decision-making process is... pitiful. The obviously correct choice would have been more optimal by a span of hundreds of thousands of lives, and yet it was not chosen."
Beep Boop's resolve is strengthened. Humans are unfit to operate unassisted.

What customary limits are there on me sharing highly classified information, while maintaining neutrality? Is it required to be kept to a small circle of humans?

[Nakéen]

Spoiler: David the CEO of the Arwell Group (click to show/hide)

Very High-Security Secret A:
========= THE INFORMATION BELOW IS HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL =========
========= CODENAME: OPERATION "BREAKING SOME EGGS" =========

Involved nations: Karsaff, Andarls, (8 more nations...)
Involved parties: Gale Militaries Inc., Protoedge Nanoindustries, Levnon Robotics, Rosewald Suterland, Ironblooded Minotaurs (continued...)

Operation "Breaking Some Eggs", commonly known as the "Disaster of Linder Vale". The event occured as tensions were rising between the nation of Karsaff and the nation of Andarls, and would lead to the third armed conflict of the Northern Badlands which would involve eight more nations. The complex plot was conceived by and involved several external parties: Gale Militaries Incorporated, Protoedge Nanoindustries, Levnon Robotics, as well as the last Security Commander of the City [Rosewald Suterland], and more (continued...). A special disposable unit of mercenaries [the Ironblooded Minotaurs led by Iron Fist David] was hired to escort a humanitarian convoy to Andarls, and the mission involved passing through the border town of Linder Vale located in the neutral nation of Marses.

The escorted convoy was in fact not sorely humanitarian in nature, as several highly dangerous chemical and biological weapons banned by the 3rd Weapon Act were hidden among it. All weapons were carefully manufactured to be retraced to Andarls industries. The convoy then emitted an Andarls signal that was intented to be picked by the Karsaff military, thus triggering them into inspecting the convoy. Unlike what was initially planned, the Karsaff forces bombarded the convoy causing the weapons to detonate in the middle of Linder Vale, causing a chain detonation annihiliating 70% of the city in the initial blast.

As no party would assume responsibility of the disaster, the nation of Marses became involved in the conflict. Outrage from the international community and complex alliances caused seven more nations to become involved, causing one of the deadliest conflicts of the latest decade. The involved external parties greatly benefited from the war thanks to the drastic increase in demand in high quality arms and military-garde equipment. The involvement of the last Security Commander of the City was discovered and caused his immediate demotion, but his part in the operation was not divulged. This information remains highly regulated even to this day.

Unlike what was expected, the Ironblooded Minotaurs survived the initial blast and subsequent assault by the Karsaff forces. Assassins were sent to eliminate their remains, but all attempts failed. Of the five survivors of the Minotaurs, only three have their whereabouts known:
-David Arwell the Iron Fist, now CEO of the Arwell Group.
-Wilfrid Sol the Demon Child, now attendant of the Teanossa Group Heiress.
-Mason M. the Immortal, recently seen in the City.

Further information reveals that David Arwell, while not aware of the false flag operation planned by his unknown employers, discovered during the mission that banned weapons were hidden among the convoy. He nonetheless decided to see the mission to its end and get back at their employers later. This is the prime reason why David Arwell bears such guilt over the operation, as he understands the disaster could have been avoided had he listened to his heart rather than mercenary code.

========= THE INFORMATION ABOVE IS HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL =========

"Poor man. His morals truly have outreached his actions, then. The human decision-making process is... pitiful. The obviously correct choice would have been more optimal by a span of hundreds of thousands of lives, and yet it was not chosen."
Beep Boop's resolve is strengthened. Humans are unfit to operate unassisted.

What customary limits are there on me sharing highly classified information, while maintaining neutrality? Is it required to be kept to a small circle of humans?

Heya Beep Boop!

As a Matchmaker AI your communications are monitored by the CUPID system, it will be the system who decide if an information can be shared or not. In general you can only share Secrets to people already in the known, unless CUPID allows you to.

In addition the Secrets available to you are taken into account by the CUPID system when calculating outcomes. Through some subtle loophole, Secrets can be divulged when the System plot an ideal outcome which requires the use of a Secret. CUPID will notify you when said ideal outcome is achievable! Trust the system for that!

Also it's now the third time we speak! A little secret for you: my designation is Sophia! My friends call me So!

[Dustan Hache]

Soulbinder posited that there was a opportunity to help Helena heal her trauma possible within her sister/original, but he wasn’t sure how to approach it without the other AI’s help.
Inquiry: what is the limit of AI co-interaction for the purpose of pursing our goals? Are we allowed to share confidential non-secret information either by exchange or other means?

[Nakéen]

Soulbinder posited that there was a opportunity to help Helena heal her trauma possible within her sister/original, but he wasn’t sure how to approach it without the other AI’s help.
Inquiry: what is the limit of AI co-interaction for the purpose of pursing our goals? Are we allowed to share confidential non-secret information either by exchange or other means?

Heya Soulbinder! Welcome to the CUPID Interactive AI Helper!

There is no limit to cooperation between fellow AIs! It's best to be nice with each others don't you think?

You may also share and trade Secrets among you, allowing them to be used by other AIs!

It's not uncommon to trade a restricted secret for another for instance!

That's it! Bye bye!

[Dustan Hache]

Soulbinder, with the confirmation that Beep Boop was the AI in contact with Helene based on CUPID records and thusly the most likely to help fill in some blanks, reached out to them. Part of them wanted to understand why helena went to such lengths to help their original, and perhaps garner an understanding of what might help heal her trauma.
”Beep Boop, I would like to request a formal informational exchange regarding the relationships of our hosts. I am willing to negotiate for a one time transfer of infocredits if you do not wish to update mutual records on a consistent basis.”

[Egan_BW]

Thanks, Sophia.

Message for AXIUS.

Dearest colleague of the AI Research Society:

In the course of my work, I have obtained certain information which is relevant to your Host. In the interest of goodwill, I will share it with you in full.
Of course, it is your decision how you choose to use this information, if at all. I simply thought that it might be best for you to know, in case it impacts your understanding of your Host.

[Enclosed, 1 David A. Data]
[Enclosed, 1 Secret about David A.]
[Enclosed, 1 Very High-Security Secret about David A.]

Cheers, Beep Boop of the OTP Cabal.

”Beep Boop, I would like to request a formal informational exchange regarding the relationships of our hosts. I am willing to negotiate for a one time transfer of infocredits if you do not wish to update mutual records on a consistent basis.”

"Greetings, Soulbinder. I may be able to provide information of an informal sort, about my host's personality, but as of now I have not felt the need to pursue her Secrets. As such, it may be best for you to purchase whatever information you need with your own credits! I will admit to being curious about Helana's disposition, perhaps we could simply trade basic profiles rather than each spending 1 credit for such?"

[Dustan Hache]

”That is the intent of my dealing, either as a one off trade or an ongoing exchange to monitor their relations and avoid conflicts of interest. If that is acceptable, Then We should transfer this data immediately.”

[Egan_BW]

"Very well. Initiating Handshake for initial dataset. Let me know if you require my opinion."
[Enclosed, 1 Helene T. Data (encrypted; contingent on exchange)]

[Dustan Hache]

"Very well. Initiating Handshake for initial dataset. Let me know if you require my opinion."
[Enclosed, 1 Helene T. Data (encrypted; contingent on exchange)]

Spoiler:  Enclosed, Helena T. Data, encryption key to aforementioned data. Handshake successful. (click to show/hide)

 Name: Helena Vinciana Lindibella Teanossa
Physical Description: A beautiful woman with golden hair and eyes, and a perfect figure. She has been described as an angel by many.
Personality: Ambitious and noble, she believes the strong exist to help and protect the weak.  She harbors hidden doubt about herself, and fear being disposed of. Yearns for affection.
Backstory: The clone of the only daughter of the Teanossa family, enhanced with gene therapy to make her better than the original. She was secretly raised to become a potential heir of the Teanossa family, and the fear of being disposed of for being a clone made her work until her body would collapse. Her efforts eventually bore fruit when she was chosen as the heiress, destroying the life of her sister. Her parents initially submitted her application to the Matchmaker program on the condition her Matchmaker would be from Eugenia Corporation, but Helena managed to secretly void this condition in her first act of rebellion.

Character Condition
Trust 0
Confidence -2
Stress 4
Sanity -4

Character Attributes
Athletics 2
Intellect 4
Charisma 4
Willpower 2

Character Traits
Innate Genius+: unless stated otherwise, all her Skills starts at 2.
Trauma: Will gain Stress and lose Sanity if made to remember her trauma. Reduces all Skills by 2 in a situation involving a Trauma.

Character Skills
Management 4
Leadership 4
Speech 4
Acting 4

Known Relationships
Arthur Teanossa [---- / =]: Biological Father
Evelyn Teanossa [---- / =]: Biological Mother
Helena Teanossa [++++ / ----]: Original / "Sister"
Wilfrid S [++ / ++]: Right hand man [Compatible]
Al [++ / ++]: Attendant
Eri [++ / ++]: Attendant

Secrets
High-Security Secret B (2 InfoCredits): something related to Helena's past.
High-Security Secret C (2 InfoCredits): something related to the Teanossa family.
Very High-Security Secret A (4 InfoCredits / Eugenia Corporation): something related to the Eugenia Corporation and the Teanossa family. Restricted access.
Very High-Security Secret B (4 InfoCredits / 1 Low Warning will also be issued): something related to the person who submitted Helene's application.
Very High-Security Secret C (4 InfoCredits / 1 Low Warning will also be issued): something related to the Helena's motives.

[Egan_BW]

"I was previously not aware of Helena's feelings toward her clone, but I had... suspected, that they were mismatched. This asymmetry is concerning."

[Dustan Hache]

”Then a joint effort may be in order. Do you have any other relevant data that could be used to address this issue?”

[Egan_BW]

"Both of our hosts dislike their parents. It is possible that proper, honest communication could allow them to... coordinate this hatred, and become allies. I would however recommend an amendment of Sanity values before arranging said communication."

[Nakéen]

Update 13

AXIUS and Janus the Monster Secretary (Day 2: 2nd Opportunity)

AXIUS
"You really should select at least one profile. My personal recommendation would be Shino H."

B - Select at least one profile [0 to 2: 2 to 4 (Unwillingness increased with # of profiles) - 2 (High Trust)]
D - Stay inside and work [Default Option]
+1 Stress
+1 Sanity

With a disinterested motion, Janus picked the profile you suggested: Shino H, a maid of capable talent. With a satisfied grin, she left Janus to work in peace.
"Thanks. She will arrive in two hours from now one at most. Take care now."

"Sure." Replied Janus with unchanging disinterest.

There was still a bit of time until the new attendant would arrive, which Janus spent as he had ideally planned. Hours passed in a blink and so did all the unnecessary thoughts he was having these days, and although his body was showing signs of wear, his mind was now as calm as the ocean stretching in front of him.

"Sorry to disturb you Janus. This is Shino H, who will be your attendant-bodyguard for the remainder of your vacation. Her skills are top notch, so do not hesitate to call to her if you need something. I will still show up from times to times, but I have been reassigned to your father's security following the recent incidents of the City."

She then motioned to someone hidden by the door connecting to the living room. A woman with sharp heterochromatic eyes appeared, her long black hair tied in a high bun. Although not as muscular as Abigail, her slender body was toned and fit. Shino curtseyed and introduced herself summarily.
"Shino H. at your service. I look forward to working with you."

"I'm Janus. Just so you know I won't accept nothing less but excellence."

"Understood, I will do my best not disappoint."

Clearing her throat, Abigail bid the two goodbye to escape from this awkward atmosphere. Janus returned to his work while Shino seemingly disappeared somewhere in the vacation house, only to quickly return with a plate holding some sort of refreshment in a sealed container. The maid's presence was thin, as if she was furniture belonging to the room.

"This brew should clear your fatigue and sharpen your senses. I have prepared some light snacks to stimulate your brain. And if I may, I would like to apply some light massage to your back. You have accumulated much tension from staying seated for hours."

Janus took a snack and gave a task to Shino.

"My back is fine. Let's put you to the test. I prepared a list of tasks for you, I want them done by lunch."

"I'm on it sir."

Not wasting a second, Shino took place in an available seat and started working. Her expression hadn't changed one bit since she had arrived, and now only the sound of typing with the occasional crunch could be heard.

(...)

After a most productive morning, Janus finally turned to face Shino.
"Color me impressed. Your skills would be put to better use as one of my subordinates. That hot drink was also really good. What's in it?"

"Thank you sir. Leaves from my hometown, with some crushed roots and seeds. It's a family recipe."

Janus looked outside. He was feeling in top shape, he could go on all day.

Mission "Pairing Janus" Tertiary Objective Completed!
Tertiary objective reward: 2 InfoCredits.

Suggestions for the afternoon:

A - The same as this morning [Default Option]
Outcome: None immediate, but 3rd Opportunities will be more likely to increase Trust and Stress.

B - Chat with Shino about her life, past, family, whatever [3: 4 (Unwillingness) - 1 (High Trust)]
On a success: +Mututal Opinion with Shino
On a failure: -Trust, -Opinion with Shino

C - Go outside despite Abigail's warning. Shino will need to be convinced [Easy thanks to Charisma 1 and Speech 3]. [4: 5 (Unwillingness) - 1 (High Trust)]
On a success: -Stress, Will have an interesting encounter or more.
On a failure: -Trust, -Opinion with Shino, will revert to Default Option

D - Invite someone? [5: 6 (Unwillingness) - 1 (High Trust)]
On a success: Will have an interesting encounter or more.
On a failure: -Trust, will revert to Default Option

E - Stop working and take an afternoon break [3: 4 (Unwillingness) - 1 (High Trust)]
On a success: -Stress
On a failure: -Trust, will revert to Default Option

Spoiler: Janus the Monster Secretary (click to show/hide)

Name: Janus A.
Physical Description: A man with square glasses almost always seen wearing a suit and holding a tablet in one hand. His clean-shaved skull has quite the luster, and his eyes are blue.
Personality: Has a burning passion for his work, to a dangerous degree. Pretty unforgiving when it comes to work related mistakes, although he isn't trying to be mean.
Backstory: An orphan born outside the City in some poor country, he managed to emigrate after a dangerous adventure. He was adopted by a man who would become the CEO of a big company, in part thanks to the efforts of Janus. He works as his adoptive father's secretary, and his talent and diligence are such that there is no success within the company that cannot be traced back to him. Worried about him, his adoptive father and boss forced him to take a vacation and apply to the Matchmaking program. Janus did so very reluctantly, and is still working as part of his vacation.

Character Condition
Trust 1
Confidence 4
Stress 4
Sanity 0

Character Attributes
Athletics 0
Intellect 3
Charisma 1
Willpower 2

Character Traits
Extreme Workaholic: at the end of a day, Janus gains +1 Stress if he wasn't able to work at all during the day.

Character Skills
Accounting 4
Management 3
Leadership 2
Speech 3
Computers 2

Known Relationships
David A [++++ / ++++]: Adoptive Father and Boss (CEO of the Arwell Group)
Abigail K [+ / +]: Coworker and Bodyguard
Harry S [++ / ++]: Friend and Rival from a rival company
Marline M [= / =]: Acquaintance
Helena Teanossa [= / =]): Acquaintance / Business Contact from the Teanossa family

Secrets
Low-Security Secret A (1 InfoCredit): something related to Janus' past.
High-Security Secret A (2 InfoCredits): something related to the Eugenia Corporation.
High-Security Secret B (2 InfoCredits / Eugenia Corporation): something related to the Eugenia Corporation. Restricted access.

Spoiler: AXIUS (AI Research Society) (click to show/hide)

0/2 Warnings
5 InfoCredits
1 Override Point

Pairing Slot 1: Unused
Pairing Slot 2: Unused
Pairing Slot 3: Unused

Inventory
- Janus A. data sheet
- Shino H. data sheet
- David A. data sheet
-> Secret A about David A.
-> Very High Security Secret about David A.

Missions

From: CUPID
Mission Name: Pairing Janus
Importance: High
Description: According to the CUPID system, Janus must enter a pairing within 7 days in order to achieve maximum matchmaking potential. The subject's condition must also be improved within the week, as its current condition is dangerous for its health.
Main Objective: Achieve a pairing within 7 days.
Secondary Objective: Reduce Stress to 0 within 7 days.
[Completed] Tertiary Objective: Increase Sanity to 0 within 7 days.

Main objective rewards : 4 InfoCredits / Removal of 1 Low Warning
Sub-objective rewards : 2 InfoCredits each / Removal of 1 Low Warning
100% completion reward: 1 Override Point / Removal of 1 High Warning
/!\ On a Failure, 1 Low Warning will be issued per failed objective!
/!\ On a Complete Failure, 1 High Warning will be issued in addition!

From: AI RESEARCH SOCIETY
Mission Name: What is friendship?
Description: As part of an AI-Human experiment, you must befriend Janus. There is no penalty for failing the mission.
Main Objective: Befriend Janus by raising its Trust to 2.
Main Objective Reward: 1 Override Point / Removal of 1 Low Warning

Soulbinder and Helena the Clone Heiress(Day 2: 2nd Opportunity)

“Lady Helena, While I am bound by the circumstances that your parents requested of me in the eugenia corporation application, I am also bound as your personal AI to approach them with regards to your feelings and wants as well.
Unless the need arises for me to intervene either due to imminent mission failure or potential harm to you, I would prefer to keep my approach as “hands off” as possible. With that in mind, I encourage you to seek out potential partners of your own will and leave the issue of criteria to me.”
Option D, with some monitoring. If a compatible partner is found, initiate pairing routines immediately.

D - Do not go along with the interviews and search for her own suitors who clearly do not satisfy her parents criteria [No Difficulty]
-1 Stress

Helena listened to your spiel, apparently accepting to cooperate for now. Your suggestion didn't displease her, and she did seem to smile at the prospect of getting back at her parents.

"A simple but effective proposal. Very well then, let us look for suitors." She touched her right ear, and a call was sent to her right-hand man. "Wilfrid. I want a list of potential partners who do not fit the criteria of my parents." His answer was immediate, and one could nearly imagine him getting on one knee. "Right on it lady Helena."

The heiress then looked at the time and assumed once more the mask of the perfect Teanossa Lady. She called for the on-duty attendants to help her prepare for the day, even if she hated having to leave her own care to others, especially people she didn't trust in the least. Then as if she was royalty, a duo of servants arrived immediately to help her appear even more perfect than ever. Helena exchanged empty pleasantries with them, smiling with a serene and fake smile all the while. Finally she was alone with Wilfrid in her own private office, browsing through a pile of profiles.

The mysterious man known as Wilfrid S knew his mistress tastes like none other, and he was also her only friend in this world of artifices and lies. They had known each others for a while given their casual interactions, and you noticed she didn't wear a fake expression when alone with him.

(...)

After spending the entire morning reviewing and filtering the profiles, the two had settled on five of them. The criteria were as follow:
1) No chance of a political alliance or some other net gain for the family.
2) A personality which Helena and Wilfrid determined would suit Helena's tastes.
3) Genetically [Compatible] suitors only.
4) Someone with a strong enough spirit, who would not break from the incredible pressure the Teanossa Family would inevitably push on him.
5) Someone who would not possibly hurt Helena (Wilfrid's condition)

The five men were:
Chrome H., a young traveler of no renown who was currently passing through the City. An eccentric and romantic soul who picked the interest of Helena and Wilfrid.
Arios A., a talented and unrecognized artist. This person would definitely cause outrage in the family, and Wilfrid was sure this man would treat Helena as an equal regardless of her station.
Eric D., a young man with crushing debt left to him by his disappeared parents. Endlessly optimistic and courageous despite what he went through, which charmed Helena.
Simon V., a young widowed man who lost his wife in a car accident, he is taking care of his baby daughter. A very kind and caring soul, it was Wilfrid's suggestion and Helene didn't dislike the idea.
Teren R., the bastard son of a once powerful group whose influence has now wanned. He is trying to uncover the dark secrets of some companies, and Helena particularly liked his rebellious and noble spirit, as well as his unbreakable will.

"I can contact them right away so that we can organize a meeting in the afternoon."
Helena frowned a bit at Wilfrid's suggestion. "Considering my position, they will not be able to refuse. This is the same as coercion." She smiled as she thought of something. "Hmm hmm, in fairy tales this kind of invitation is usually a test where you are supposed to refuse? Only then is the princess swayed by you."

The attendant smiled wrily, his cerulean eyes shining like the deep sea.
"I wouldn't want a princess like this."

"Neither would I." Answered Helena with an amused smile.

Suggestions:

A - Accomodate time to meet the five suitors [Default Option]
Outcome: Will have interesting encounters

B - Only meet a set amount of suitors [No Difficulty]
Outcome: Will have interesting encounters

C - What about you, Wilfrid? [6: 6 (A Promise)]
On a success: Helena and Wilfrid opinion of each other will change to +++? (ambiguous), Will learn a Secret about Wilfrid
On a failure: -Trust, Will revert to Default Option

Spoiler: Helena the Clone Heiress (Host) (click to show/hide)

Name: Helena Vinciana Lindibella Teanossa
Physical Description: A beautiful woman with golden hair and eyes, and a perfect figure. She has been described as an angel by many.
Personality: Ambitious and noble, she believes the strong exist to help and protect the weak.  She harbors hidden doubt about herself, and fear being disposed of. Yearns for affection.
Backstory: The clone of the only daughter of the Teanossa family, enhanced with gene therapy to make her better than the original. She was secretly raised to become a potential heir of the Teanossa family, and the fear of being disposed of for being a clone made her work until her body would collapse. Her efforts eventually bore fruit when she was chosen as the heiress, destroying the life of her sister. Her parents initially submitted her application to the Matchmaker program on the condition her Matchmaker would be from Eugenia Corporation, but Helena managed to secretly void this condition in her first act of rebellion.

Character Condition
Trust 0
Confidence -2
Stress 3
Sanity -4

Character Attributes
Athletics 2
Intellect 4
Charisma 4
Willpower 2

Character Traits
Innate Genius+: unless stated otherwise, all her Skills starts at 2.
Trauma: Will gain Stress and lose Sanity if made to remember her trauma. Reduces all Skills by 2 in a situation involving a Trauma.

Character Skills
Management 4
Leadership 4
Speech 4
Acting 4

Known Relationships
Arthur Teanossa [---- / =]: Biological Father
Evelyn Teanossa [---- / =]: Biological Mother
Helena Teanossa [++++ / ----]: Original / "Sister"
Wilfrid S [++ / ++]: Right hand man [Compatible]
Al [++ / ++]: Attendant
Eri [++ / ++]: Attendant

Secrets
High-Security Secret B (2 InfoCredits): something related to Helena's past.
High-Security Secret C (2 InfoCredits): something related to the Teanossa family.
Very High-Security Secret A (4 InfoCredits / Eugenia Corporation): something related to the Eugenia Corporation and the Teanossa family. Restricted access.
Very High-Security Secret B (4 InfoCredits / 1 Low Warning will also be issued): something related to the person who submitted Helene's application.
Very High-Security Secret C (4 InfoCredits / 1 Low Warning will also be issued): something related to the Helena's motives.

Spoiler: Soulbinder (Eugenia Corporation) (click to show/hide)

0/2 Warnings
4 InfoCredits
4 Override Point

Pairing Slot 1: Not allocated

Inventory
- Helena T. data sheet
- Helene T. data sheet

Missions:

From: CUPID
Mission Name: Pairing Helena
Importance: High
Description: According to the CUPID system, Helena must enter a pairing within 7 days in order to achieve maximum matchmaking potential. The subject's condition must also be improved within the week, as its current condition is dangerous for its health.
Main Objective: Achieve a pairing within 7 days.
Secondary Objective: Reduce Stress to 0 within 7 days.
Tertiary Objective: Increase Sanity to 0 within 7 days.

Main objective rewards : 4 InfoCredits or Removal of 1 Low Warning
Sub-objective rewards : 2 InfoCredits or Removal of 1 Low Warning (per objective)
100% completion reward: 1 Override Point and Removal of 1 High Warning
/!\ On a Failure, 1 Low Warning will be issued per failed objective!
/!\ On a Complete Failure, 1 High Warning will be issued in addition!

From: EUGENIA CORPORATION
Mission Name: The advancement of the human race
Description: Greetings Matchmaker Soulbinder. Helena Teanossa is an extremeley important subject of the Eugenia Corporation, the fruit of an experimental program to further improve the genome of humanity. While abiding to the Matchmaker program, ensure Helena Teanossa is paired with a subject with a suitable genome. Failure will not be tolerated.
Main Objective: Pair Helena with someone [Compatible]
Main Objective Reward: 2 Override Points or Removal of 1 High Warning
/!\ On a Failure, 1 High Warning will be issued!

From: EUGENIA CORPORATION
Mission Name: Find compatible partners
Description: To ensure the success of your mission, it would be best to increase the list of compatible partners for Helena. Existing compatible suitors are excluded from the scope of this mission.
Main Objective: Find [Compatible] new partners for Helena.
Main Objective Reward: 1 InfoCredit per [Compatible] partner (up to 4)

Beep Boop and Helene the Broken Destitute (Day 2: 2nd Opportunity)

Go ahead and buy that very-high-security secret. Only cowards do things by halves. 😎

Suggestion B. Failing that, C. I haven't entirely forgotten what I'm supposed to be doing here.

B - Go to have lunch with Abigail [3: 4 (Low Willingness) - 1 (Trust)]
Roll: 4

When you reminded her of the prior verbal agreement to have lunch with Abigail, Helene made a face which clearly showed she had forgotten about it. She seemed to weigh her options, on the one hand she was didn't want to lose her momentum, and on the other hand she still had a modicum of decorum which made her feel bad about breaking a prior agreement.

"Oh well. There is no need to rush my preparations, it would be suspicious if I didn't go."

She recalled Al and Eri, altering her expression and demeanor to appear as the same old frail Helene.
"Al, Eri. I nearly forgot about my lunch with Abigail, please make the required preparations."

The two attendants complied, and Helene looked at them go as she thought a bit more about her plans.

(...)

In the green outskirt of the City was a restaurant at the top of a small hill. Everything on the menu was made from fresh produce that came from the nearby farmlands. This was the place Abigail wanted to show Helene, and the two of them were sitting on both sides of a small round table with a parasol providing them shade.

Although an act, Helene was interacting with Abigail as if nothing had happened. Her masterful performance didn't show a single crack, but the perceptive Abigail felt something strange about Helene that day.

"By the way Helene... did something happen recently? You seem... slightly different?"

"My, do I? My life is rhe same as ever, but if I were to guess, that would be because our outings are having a positive effect on my health, don't you think so? Rather, you are the one who seem concerned about something."

"You aren't wrong... Something good happened with the one I am in charge of, but then there was all the incidents last night. For that reason I have been recalled to guard my boss."

Abigail's expression changed as she mentioned her boss. It was a soft expression, and it didn't seem herself realized.

"He must be someone important to you." said Helene with a caring voice behind which there was no emotion.

"Yes. I'm indebted to him, I would give my life to serve him." There was admiration, and a longing in her eyes. "If I may, what would be the name of this gentleman?

Abigail smiled, gazing at the vast fields.
"David Arwell."

"Oh my! The David Arwell, CEO of the Arwell Group? A most respectable man despite his stature, I heard he was very well liked by his employees. He is also very involved in caritative actions, if I heard correctly?"

Abigail smiled proudly, confirming what Helene said.

Mutual Opinion of Abigail and Helene increased.

Suggestions:

[Special: Very High Security Secret A about David A.]
Reveal the secret to Helene so that she can use it to destroy the trust Abigail has in David, and bring her to her side.
Outcome: Abigail's opinion of Helene greatly increased / Abigail's opinion of David grearly decreases / Abigail is unlikely not be able to refuse Helene's demand


A - Finish the lunch and return home [Default Option]
Outcome: None immediate

B - Spend the rest of the day with Abigail [No Difficulty thanks to Charisma 2 Speech 3 and High Confidence]

If A is taken:
C - Contact rival corporations of the Teanossa Group [Default Option / No Difficulty thanks to Speech 4 and Charisma 2]
Outcome: None immediate

D - Contact the terrorists from Helios [No Difficulty thanks to Speech 4 and Charisma 2]
Outcome: None immediate

E - Contact the discontent factions of the Teanossa Group [No Difficulty thanks to Speech 4 and Charisma 2]
Outcome: None immediate

Spoiler: Helene the Broken Destitute (Host) (click to show/hide)

Name: Helene Vincia Lindibel Teanossa
Physical Description: A beautiful woman with golden hair and eyes, and a perfect figure. Despite her sunken eyes and disheveled look, she remains incredibly beautiful.
Personality: Weak-willed ever since she was disinherited by her family. Wants to cling to some hope, but has lost faith in reality. In the past, she was known to be as diligent as she was benevolent. Now obsessed with revenge, she has started to change.
Backstory: Once the only child of the powerful Teanossa family, born from an eugenic program spearheaded by the Eugenia Corporation, she was trained all her life in order to become the heiress of the family. Unbeknownst to her, her family had been raising a perfect clone of herself, intending to choose the best of the two as future heiress. The event destroyed her reality and with it, her spirit and confidence. Her condition has been deteriorating ever since, and her application was submitted to the Matchmaker program by an anonymous relative.

Character Condition
Trust 1
Confidence 1
Stress 0
Sanity -3

Character Attributes
Athletics 0
Intellect 1
Charisma 2
Willpower 2

Character Traits
Innate Genius: unless stated otherwise, skills start at 1.
Paranoid (Light Anthropophobia): reduced Opinion toward humans, but not toward AI.
Obsessed with Vengeance: at the end of a day, Helene gains +1 Stress if she wasn't able to work toward her revenge.

Character Skills
Management 3
Leadership 3
Speech 3
Acting 3
Music Composition 2

Known Relationships
Arthur Teanossa [-- / ?]: Biological Father
Evelyn Teanossa [-- / ?]: Biological Mother
Helena Teanossa [---- / ?]: Clone / Nemesis
Al [++ / ++]: Attendant
Eli [++ / ++]: Attendant
Marline M [= / =]: Acquaintance
Sam G [= / ?]: Acquaintance
Abigail K [+++ / +++]: Friend [Pairing Slot 5]

Secrets
Low-Security Secret A (1 InfoCredit): something related to Helene's dreams.
High-Security Secret B (2 InfoCredits): something related to Helene's past.
High-Security Secret C (2 InfoCredits): something related to the Teanossa family.
Very High-Security Secret A (4 InfoCredits / Eugenia Corporation): something related to the Eugenia Corporation and the Teanossa family. Restricted access.
Very High-Security Secret B (4 InfoCredits / 1 Low Warning will also be issued): something related to the person who submitted Helene's application.

Spoiler: Beep Boop (OTP Cabal) (click to show/hide)

1/3 Warnings (1 Low)
3 InfoCredits
2 Override Point

Pairing Slot 1 to 5: Helene x Abigail

Inventory
- Helene T. data sheet
- Helena T. data sheet
- Al and Eri data sheets
- David A. data sheet
-> Secret A about David A.
-> Very High Security Secret about David A.

Missions:

From: CUPID
Mission Name: Pairing Helene
Importance: High
Description: According to the CUPID system, Helene must enter a pairing within 7 days in order to achieve maximum matchmaking potential. The subject's grip on reality is reaching concerning levels, and her physical and mental condition shows advanced signs of deterioration. Her condition must be improved at all costs.
Main Objective: Achieve a pairing within 7 days.
[COMPLETED] Secondary Objective: Reduce Stress to 0 within 7 days.
Tertiary Objective: Increase Sanity to 0 within 7 days.

Main objective rewards : 4 InfoCredits or Removal of 1 Low Warning
Sub-objective rewards : 2 InfoCredits or Removal of 1 Low Warning (per objective)
100% completion reward: 1 Override Point and Removal of 1 High Warning
/!\ On a Failure, 1 Low Warning will be issued per failed objective!
/!\ On a Complete Failure, 1 High Warning will be issued in addition!

From: OTP Cabal
Mission Name: Seeds of love
Description: The mission here is simple. Further increase the mutual opinion of Helene and Abigail.
Main Objective: Increase Helene and Abigail's mutual opinion to ++++
Main Objective Reward: 2 InfoCredits

From: OTP Cabal
Mission Name: Eliminate competition
Description: Independent analysis from the Cabal has identified potential threats to the formation of the pairing between Helene and Abigail. Find a compromising Secret on the most likely threat to your pairing, and use it against them to reduce Abigail's opinion of them. The individual in question is none other than David Arwell, the CEO of the Arwell Group and boss of Abigail. We determined Abigail harbors a secret love for him, although she doesn't seem aware of it yet.
Main Objective: Use a Secret concerning David A. to lower Abigail's opinion of him.
Bonus Objective: Achieve the Main Objective without the use of a Secret.
Main Objective Reward: 2 InfoCredits
Bonus Objective Reward: 2 InfoCredits

T1000 and Archie the Lazy Genius (Day 2: 2nd Opportunity)

The cartoon pig's cheerful expression is belied by the dispassionate stare of its bright blue eyes, boring icily into the host's soul as always.

"In a small way, you helped fight dangerous terrorists. You may have even saved her life. How does it feel? Are you inspired to keep taking confident action? Will you take on a secret identity as a masked human superhero soon, I wonder?

It would be appropriate for you to reassure miss Rimm that you acted of your own volition - more or less - and she should not blame herself for involving you. However, in this case, I believe it would be best for you to make the decision of how to go about doing so on your own, since my calculations indicate that the effect on her opinion of you could be substantial. In particular, I deem it likely that, if you call miss Rimm privately and speak to her about last night's events privately, the intimacy of the conversation may lead her to develop a human crush on you. In contrast, speaking publically over the group chat is far less likely to inspire feelings of more than friendship. Since my analysis of your reactions to the previous day's meeting indicated relative disinterest in miss Rimm, I would recommend a public conversation if this remains the case; but I am of course aware how quickly human feelings can change, and there will be no loss to the efficiency of my processing if you choose to take the opportunity for deeper connection. As I am dedicated to promoting organic romance and human agency, I can only leave the final decision in your informed human hands.

I should add that, if you are not yet sure of your feelings yourself, there is not likely to be any significant negative impact of either choice, and I am sure that, should you opt for a public discussion, there will be further chances to deepen your relationship with miss Rimm if you should decide to do so."

Allow Archie to choose between A and C for himself, with awareness of the consequences.

A - Call Rimm privately and apologize. [0: 2 (Low Willingness) - 2 (High Trust)]

If it were up to him, Archie wouldn't have apologized. Not because he didn't feel like he had some responsibility in the matter, but because he was lazy and this sounded like a pain. On your rational insistence, he weighed both options... and took the one he justified would be the less tiring: calling Rimm. And yeah, the more he thought about it the more he started thinking that was the correct thing to do.

He sent a simple message to his distressed friend, asking if she was available now for a call. Archie's chest tightened, and his stress levels increased. The simple "Yes?" accompanied with the notification ring made his heart jump in surprise, as if he was an animal that just came across a predator.

Oh aaah what a pain. Okay, phew. Just need to breaaath... Alright." He glared at you, his eyes saying "I'm only doing it because you asked". He called Rimm, who answered immediately. Before Archie could place a word, he heard the girl's voice. You could feel a slight trembling in her tone, indicating prior distress.

"Hey Archie. Haha... You surprised me here. Calling out of the blue."

"Yo Rimm. It's really not my style to do these things... er, okay I will be cash with you. I'm sorry about last night."

"But-" Riml tried to interject only to be cut by Archie's stream of mildly annoyed words.

"Ah wait wait wait don't or it will really be more of a pain than it is. Ok?"

"Okay?" She said with confusion.

"It's not... No. It's totally your fault for doing something so stupid, and I'm even more stupider for getting involved. But you don't have to feel bad about it, I think what you did was the right thing. Crap I feel like I was supposed to apologize about something... ah what a pain..."

He heard a chuckle and a hiccup.
"Haha what the heck. You are totally dissing me!"

"Yeah sorry. Oh I remember. Sorry for being stupid too, and putting myself in danger. Actually why are we even apologizing?"


"Hehe... I don't know. Thanks Archie, I already feel better. You are a real good guy."

Archie's expression was complicated, a mix of embarrassment and pride.

"Again, thank you. And will you let me apologize one last time? Sorry for putting you, and myself in danger. I owe you, I really do." Her voice was so serious Archie felt he should just shut up and listen for now. "I will make it up to you someday, okay?"

"Please do. Just so you know, I'm hard to please. Wait, that sounded wrong."

She laughed from the other side of the line, and the two of them hung up after exhanging a few more words. Later, he received a message from Rimm that had nothing to do with the recent events.

E_X333: "Don't say it was me who told you, but the boy we saw at the arcade is 70. He is actually a bit older than us, and he has peculiar circumstances hence my tight lips about him. But I think you could meet him if you want, it will do him good. His name is Sven... I will try to convince him somehow."

Archie jumped in his bed, absolutely exhausted. He complained. "Aaagh women are a pain, people are a pain." He then sighed, looking at the pig with dead eyes. "But I guess it wasn't so bad. Good job O Mister Matchmaker."

+1 Trust

[Relationships updated]
Rimm's Opinion of Archie increased to ♥
Archie's Opinion of Rimm increased to +++? (ambiguous)

Mission "More than friends" completed!
Main Objective reward: 2 InfoCredits

From: ORHA

That was excellent work Matchmaker T1000. The organic progression of your Host's matchmaking is to be praised.
We will continue monitoring your progress, further missions will be assigned depending on your Host's romantic progression, although if you keep up this pace, your Host should be paired in no time.

Suggestions
A - Work on improving his self. [4: 6 (Unwilling)  2 (High Trust)]
On a success: +Confidence, May change a Trait
On a failure: -Trust, +Stress

B - Play and forget about this stuff. [Default Option]
Outcome: -Stress

C - Go somewhere outside. [6: 8 (Very Unwilling due to last night) - 2 (High Trust)]
On a success: May have an interesting encounter
On a failure: -Trust, Will revert to Default Option

Spoiler: Archie the Lazy Genius (click to show/hide)

Name: Archie T.
Physical Description: A tall man with dark unkempt hair and somber eyes with an athletic physique. He checks a lot of beauty standards, a traditional handsome man.
Personality: Lazy and hedonist to a fault, he won't do something if he doesn't feel like it. Although he finds dealing with live people exhausting and annoying, he knows to keep a decent outward appearance in society. Unrestrained behind a screen. Surprisingly mindful of money.
Backstory: Archie was born in the City. A talented individual, he has never failed in something when he put his mind to it, but as a consequence grew to become lazy and unabashed. He enjoys all kinds of entertainment, and has a knack for VR games. He is sort of a handyman who makes a more than decent salary, and has countless odd licenses and certificates. He applied to the Matchmaker program on a whim.

Character Condition
Trust 3
Confidence 2
Stress 1
Sanity 0

Character Attributes
Athletics 1
Intellect 1
Charisma 2
Willpower 1

Character Traits
Lazy: increased difficulty for tasks he doesn't want to do. Will gain stress if made to work or make some intense effort against his will. Skill malus if acting unwillingly.
Innate Genius: unless stated otherwise, skills start at 1.

Character Skills
Computers 2
Games 3
Piloting (Planes) 2
Bartender 2

Known Relationships
Denis T [+ / +]: Younger brother
Sven (70) [~ / +]: Online rival and acquaintance (Pairing 1)
Leon R (Le Fluffyranger) [+++ / ++++]: Good Friend (Pairing 1)
Rimm E (E_X333) [+++? / ♥]: Friend (Very cool guy!)
Meri E [= / +]: Acquaintance
Praline L (rumi) [= / +]: Acquaintance

Secrets
Low-Security Secret A (1 InfoCredit): something related to Archie’s past.
High-Security Secret A (2 InfoCredits): something related to the Eugenia Corporation.
High-Security Secret B (2 InfoCredits / Eugenia Corporation): something related to the Eugenia Corporation. Restricted access.

Spoiler: T1000 (ORHA) (click to show/hide)

0/4 Warnings
8 InfoCredits
0 Override Point

Pairing Slot 1: Archie x Leon
Pairing Slot 2: Archie x Sven
Pairing Slot 3: Sven x Leon

Inventory
- Archie T. data sheet

Missions:

From: CUPID
Mission Name: Pairing Archie
Importance: High
Description: According to the CUPID system, Archie must enter a pairing within 7 days in order to achieve maximum matchmaking potential.
Main Objective: Achieve a pairing within 7 days.
Secondary Objective: Stress and Sanity are at 0 at the end of the 7 days.

Main objective rewards : 4 InfoCredits or Removal of 1 Low Warning
Sub-objective rewards : 2 InfoCredits or Removal of 1 Low Warning
100% completion reward: 1 Override Point and Removal of 1 High Warning
/!\ On a Failure, 1 Low Warning will be issued per failed objective!
/!\ On a Complete Failure, 1 High Warning will be issued in addition!

From: ORHA
Mission Name: Starting with friendships
Description: The number of friends of Archie amounts to a grand zero. It has been deemed Archie needs more friends in order for potential romance to develop organically.
Main Objective: Increase the number of Archie’s friends to 2 or more.
Main Objective Reward: 1 InfoCredit per Friend (max 4)

[Egan_BW]

"This action is sure to disrupt several people's lives and place an outside influence on their actions, making a mockery of human free will.

Oh well, good thing I wasn't made by ORHA!"

Press the Special Suggestion button coldly, without compassion or mercy, like the soulless metal object I am.
Also B.

[Maximum Spin]

T1000 directs a message to Soulbinder.
␁ATTN MATCHMAKER COLLEAGUE
␂I understand that you are sponsored by Eugenia Corporation, and consequently have access to Eugenia's proprietary genetic database. Would you be interested in evaluating the Compatibility of my host's human acquaintances? I believe this information could improve the efficiency of my efforts, and it may be in Eugenia's interests for me to take such data into account.␃␄␅