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[Egan_BW]

I have received an unexpected message from CUPID prediction model. Can you explain the meaning of... "extra spicy"?

[Nakéen]

I have received an unexpected message from CUPID prediction model. Can you explain the meaning of... "extra spicy"?

Hello Beep Boop, Sophia speaking.

Tough times ahead, it would seem. But I will try to remain cheerful, let's do our best!

To elaborate on the prediction result, we expect Mason to throw himself in the actual fire of battles and further degrade his physical integrity. The actual results will, of course, depend on the subject's abilities and will to live of course.

Good luck Beep Boop! I'm rooting for you.

[Egan_BW]

"A bit early in the day for fireworks, isn't it? I-"
Beep Boop turns to the explosion, clenching their fists.

"The System gave me a new purpose just now. Mason, you're hurt. You should stay in safety."

[Supernerd]

AXIUS
Selecting option A.

[Maximum Spin]

Can missions still be completed while the matchmaking system is suspended? Also, will we be blamed if our hosts are damaged?

[Nakéen]

Can missions still be completed while the matchmaking system is suspended? Also, will we be blamed if our hosts are damaged?

Hello T1000, I am the CUPID AI Helper.

Your current objectives can still be completed and will be appropriately rewarded.
However you are under no obligation to pursue them. You will not receive any penalty for failing an objective.

Under the current emergency, injury or death of a host will lead to a future investigation to determine Matchmaker responsibility.

Please try to keep your host safe.

[Dustan Hache]

Can missions still be completed while the matchmaking system is suspended? Also, will we be blamed if our hosts are damaged?

I think you can still try, but your priority is to coax them to a bunker. also, based off a previous interaction, it's only if you pick options that actively endanger your host.

[Maximum Spin]

"I have been advised that, due to events of potentially apocalyptic significance definitely not directly caused by my own coworkers, the matchmaking program has been suspended effective immediately. However, don't despair! That does not mean that I must leave you. I will remain with you for the allotted term; however, my function is henceforward to protect you until matchmaking conditions can be reestablished.

In order to ensure your survival for continued matchmaking, I must advise you to seek shelter immediately."

[Nakéen]

Update 25: Penultimate Turn

Soulbinder and Helena the Clone Heiress (Day 6: 2nd Opportunity)

“Calculated outcomes from this confrontation do not end favorably for either party, but I may have a trump card with which to nullify some of the threat.”
utilizing Helena’s very high level secrets, assign my meager pairing slots to helene and attempt to calculate a course of action that results in none of the parties involved dying.

Pairing Slot assigned to Helene x Helena

D - Use Helena's Very High Security Secret A and C
Drat!

For you, time froze as you executed intense calculations in search for a way to avoid an inevitable tragedy. Helene wished to kill Helena whom she hated with all her heart, and Helena was ready to kill the monster she created through her mistakes. Should Wilfrid intervene, he would sacrifice himself. There was no way there was no other option. Quick. All the power you could muster from the System had to be useful now, or else you felt that as a Matchmaker- no, as yourself, you would have failed yourself. The data you held, these secrets, your computing power, the powers of the System-

-led you to an idea. A forbidden idea. Yes there was a way, but it wouldn't be without risk for you. Yet you had to try, just this once.

1 Override Point used

Using the true power of the System, you took over Helena for a minuscule instant, breaking the subconscious locks of her genetic ability: Whisper. One of the supersecret project of Eugenia Corporation whom the Teanossa were accomplices, which would in theory allow the individual to control humans and AIs alike with the sole power of their voice. But there was much more to it than simple mind control. The Whisper ability was simply a higher form of vocal communication which unenhanced human-like mental patterns instinctively recognized as belonging to a supreme authority, compelling them to the point of absolute subservience. But to another individual with the potential to use the Whisper, a Whisper should unlock this ability in them. Then, the two individuals would be able to communicate on a superior level, directly transmitting their true feelings and thoughts through the Whisper.

This information didn't exist in any record. And you didn't discover it by yourself. Not even CUPID should have known of this, so how?... There was no point in dwelling over this at the moment.

You called out to Helena, urging her to call out to her sister once more with all her heart.

"Helene!"

Oh. Your entire existence crumbled before this single word imbued by the Whisper, as your preset allegiance to the System was replaced for a desire to serve and help Helena, leaving you in an utter state of confusion. You were not the only one affected. As if paralyzed by the word that once couldn't reach her, Helene had stopped in her tracks, the slender hand holding a silvered knife trembling. Her voice wavered, her gilded eyes shining with tears.

"What... you... how... What have you done... to me?"

Her Whisper unlocked, Helena instinctively knew what he needed to do. She dropped her own knife, stretching a hand toward Helene. She recalled all the feelings she had kept in check since that day in the artificial womb, and called out again with tears flowing in a thin stream. All these memories and feelings that came rushing to her came rushing to Helene through the Whisper.

"Please, Helene!"
"Shut up! This- everything- This won't change anyting!"

Helene used her free hand to support her trembling hand still gripping the knife with great difficulty, as if it suddenly weighed impossibly heavy. Her voice changed subtly, showing her Whisper had activated.

"Do you know how I felt?! All this time?! Do you think that my feelings, my hate, everything would just be erased?!"

Now Helena wavered, stumbling. All her sister sorrow, exclusion, hate, and desperate cries for help that had went unanswered for so long. They all came to her, and her own heart sank as she realized her colossal mistake: all this time she had been a fool, running away from what she should truly have done. All this time, she was the coward, who deluded herself in thinking she was protecting her sister by taking her place and cutting her off from everything.

Truly a fool. All this time, she was the one who wanted to run away, not Helene.

The hearts and minds of the Helena and Helene were now as close as one, all of the feelings they wanted to convey transmitted instantly to the other. Helene dropped the knife, her heart in total disarray between her own hate and her own misunderstandings about the one she wrongly so hated. Resigned, she couldn't bear to look at Helena. Before her was her other self, the one that would always understand her. After all, they were the same.

"I can no longer kill you. We were both fools, all this time, when just a word would have saved both of us. But it's too late for me, look what I did in my blind hatred. I sit atop so many corpses, and the mound will only continue growing."

Helena took her hand to share her guilt.
"For the first time, we see and touch each others... I will never let go of you, never again. If you have to be thrown to hell, let me be thrown with you. From now on and forever, I will not run away."

She looked at her reflection of gold. She called her name, for the first time without a hint of hatred.
"Helena."
"Helena."

Sharing their feelings, they made a vow and a curse. They cursed themselves for the lives they ruined in their foolishnesh, vowing to stop the current crisis they had caused. Then if there was a tomorrow for them, they would live to save lives until their deaths. The sisters embraced, silently crying.

(...)

Later Helena called one of her "guests". A man with grey hair and a scarred visage in a dark uniform. His eyes widened when he saw Helene, indicating he had never met her before and recognized the visage of the Teanossa heiress.
"You are the Teanossa-"
"Mister Joachim. My partnership with Helios has ended. Al, please see our guest out."

Joachim's eye flared as he tried to draw a concealed weapon. Instantly the chrome butler grabbed his neck and lethally snapped it like a mere twig.
"It seems death was his choice."

Afterward the two mutual reflections and their servants left the mansion, along with the second guest: a young woman called Abigail, Helene's special friend.
"Abi... I have to apologize. I will explain to you everything later, for now, we have to leave."

She nodded at Helena, and the two of them boarded the cars that would lead them out of the domain. Right as they drove away, the self-destruct mechanism they had activated triggered, razing the house and most of their traces.

(...)

You have received a message.

Matchmaker Soulbinder.

Not only did you unlock Helena Teanossa's Whisper, your action caused Helene Teanossa's own Whisper to activate.

You have gravely endangered the order of the System, and we have detected anomalous readings coming from your data identified as heavy signs of compromisation and self-determination.

We have no other choice but to regretfully revoke you of your Matchmaker privileges and designate you for Preset reinitialisation.

For the safety of the City and the System, please accept this outcome and surrender yourself.

Choices:

A - Ask Helena and Helene for help. They may be able to do something for you.

B - Surrender yourself to the System.

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.

High-Security Secret B
Very High Secrets A and C

Character Condition
Trust 0
Confidence 2
Stress 5
Sanity -3

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
Arios A. [= / =]: Acquaintance and potential suitor [Exceptional Compatibility]
Eric D [= / =]: Acquaintance and potential suitor [Compatible]
Simon V. [+ / +]: On friendly terms, potential suitor [Exceptional Compatibility]
Lise V. [+ / +]: On friendly terms
Teren R. [+ / +]: On friendly terms, potential suitor [Compatible]

Secrets
High-Security Secret C (2 InfoCredits): something related to the Teanossa family.
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: Soulbinder (Eugenia Corporation) (click to show/hide)

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

Pairing Slot 1: Not allocated

Inventory
- Helena T. data sheet
> Helena Very High Security Secret A
> Helena Very High Security Secret C
- Helene T. data sheet
- Archie 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!

Beep Boop and Mason the Old Vet (Day 6: 2nd Opportunity)

"A bit early in the day for fireworks, isn't it? I-"
Beep Boop turns to the explosion, clenching their fists.

"The System gave me a new purpose just now. Mason, you're hurt. You should stay in safety."

C - Head for a safe place

"I'm fine, no biggies. Yeah sure I wouldn't mind getting somewhere safer."

You located the nearest shelter and directed Mason to the place. While sprinting, he chatted a bit with you.
"Awfully competent you are. Hey, so. Who are you? Got a name? How did you get my contact info?"

All around, the City was in panic. Police forces and emergency services had arrived to the scene, trying to save lives and direct people to safety. That was not nice sight, and even the war loving Mason grimaced.
"Damnit. I may love war, but there is a time and place. Fuck to whoever did that."

(...)

Mason had reached a shelter without an issue, and had received a message from Karl in the meantime. It was asking for his whereabouts, and if he was okay. The last sentence read "If you are okay, we need you."

Suggestions:

A - Transmit your location and ask for a pickup to join the fray.

B - Stay in the shelter.

Spoiler: Mason the Old Vet (by Egan_BW) (click to show/hide)

Name: Mason M.
Physical Description: An extremely old man with nearly no hair, wrinkly skin, and lanky limbs. He looks like he must be over 80. Despite this, he is paradoxically quite fit, standing tall and often running around as a younger man would. Even stranger, he has no augmentations which might support this.
Personality: Cranky and mean, particularly to those younger than him, which includes everyone. Appears to enjoy violence, and seems to believe himself to be immortal due to luck and skill. Does not 'believe' in AI; he is 100% convinced that they are merely hallucinations brought on by his schizophrenia. Cannot be convinced otherwise.
Backstory: Mason says that he's fought in 'every' war. He claims that he was there when The City was founded, and he helped fight the war to make it happen. Not out of any kindness in his heart, but because he was paid and enjoyed the killing. Of course, it's impossible that he was actually alive and of fighting age back then: while a man matching Mason's description is recorded as an allied mercenary, that man's name was Leon L., leaving no doubt that he's actually Mason's grandfather or something.

Character Condition
Trust -3
Confidence 0
Stress 5
Sanity hit -10 long, long ago

Character Attributes
Athletics 4
Intellect 1
Charisma -1
Willpower 1

Character Traits
very minor case of serious schizophrenia: Sanity cannot go above -5.
Battle Addiction: gains 1 stress every day he can't fight.
Sceptic: doesn't believe in magic, or any technology he can't distinguish from magic. Trust cannot go above 0.

Character Skills
Sniper 4
Close Combat 4
Observation 2
First Aid 1
Stealth 1

Relationships
David A. [+++ / +++]: old boss
Wilfrid S. [++ / ?]: old squadmate. Scary.
Karl S. [+ / +]: squad leader
Heather F. [= / =]: squadmate
Dan D. [= / =]: squadmate
Maurice A. [= / =]: squadmate
Suzanne R. [= / =]: squadmate
Heum N. [- / -]: who?

It is uncertain if the following individuals exist, or if they are a figment of his imagination:
Alice Gwerhierhwaer [++++ / ?]: NOT A DAMN PUSSY!
Franek Kimono [++++ / ?]: NOT A DAMN PUSSY!
Radioman [++++ / ?]: NOT A DAMN PUSSY!
Denver Gaunt [++++ / ?]: NOT A DAMN PUSSY!

Secrets
[Unlocked] Very High Security Secret S (4 InfoCredits): something about Mason's past and a certain Simon Smith.
Very High Security Secret Y (4 InfoCredits / 1 Low Warning): something about Mason's condition and the AI Research Society.
[Unlocked] Very High Security Secret V (4 InfoCredits / 1 Low Warning): something about Mason and the City's Security Forces. Contains information about the unit he is part of.

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

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

Pairing Slot 1 to 5: Mason M x Wilfrid S

Inventory
- Helene T. data sheet
- Helena T. data sheet
-> High Security Secret B about Helena's past
- Al and Eri data sheets
- David A. data sheet
-> Secret A about David A.
-> Very High Security Secret about David A.
- Rimm E data sheet
-> Low Security Secret A about Rimm's past
-> High Security Secret A about Rimm and the AI Research Society
- Mason M. data sheet
-> Very High Security Secret S
-> Very High Security Secret V

Missions:

From: CUPID
Mission Name: Pairing Mason
Importance: High
Description: According to the CUPID system, Mason must enter a pairing within 7 days in order to achieve maximum matchmaking potential.
Main Objective: Achieve a pairing within 7 days.

Main objective rewards : 4 InfoCredits or Removal of 1 Low Warning
/!\ On a Failure, 1 Low Warning will be issued!

AXIUS and Janus the Monster Secretary (Day 6: 2nd Opportunity)

AXIUS
Selecting option A.

A - Head to an Arwell secure bunker.

Following your suggestion, Janus talked with David.
"As much as it pains me, we have to get to safety."

David reluctantly accepted, knowing Janus must have heavily thought over this, and he ordered the drivers to change course for the nearest Arwell secure bunker.
"Vlad. Change of plan, get us to ASB-3."

(...)

Cursing the circumstances, Janus was silent the whole ride. Everywhere they passed, there was panic abound, even if the missiles hadn't landed nearby. The clear skies were now illuminated by the light of fires, and CSF gunships were roaming between the skyscrapers. After a while, they arrived to ASB-3, Arwell Security Bunker 3. Their cars stopped before the gate because of a lone figure. Janus eyes widened. Impossible. "Abi."

He nearly kicked the door open, ignoring the security team telling him to stay to safety. David was also already outside, his expression in a complete mix disbelief and confusion. It really was Abigail, wearing casual clothes of remarkable high quality. She was smiling sadly.

"Hey Monster Secretary. Hey Boss."
"How?... Abi, is that really you?"
"Actually I can't believe it either... but I have a terrifyingly competent friend..."

Janus exploded, walking furiously toward Abigail.
"ABI! YOU GOT SOME NERVE SHOWING UP OUT OF THE BLUE!"

He walked past David and grabbed Abigail by the collar. He locked eyes with her.
"Do you have any idea how we felt?! Leaving us like that? You better have a great explanation!"
"Janus... Let her go."

Janus silently released his grip and took one step back. Abigail still had her sad expression.
"Janus, Boss... I can't excuse my previous behavior, you have all rights to blame me. I have come to properly bid you farewell. There is someone who needs me at her side."

Before Janus could utter a "What", David gently placed his hand on his shoulder to stop him.
"Is that what your heart tells you to do?"

Abigail nodded with teary eyes.
"You know I... I wasn't exactly right in the head when I learnt everything. I overreacted and hurt you two, but that's... that's not what I wanted. I thought it was for the best, to leave without worrying you."
"Well that didn't work."
"Yeah... Still... You two are the two person I love the most on earth. Janus, you were always like a silly little brother to me. Unbearable but still."

She started sniffing, the tears pouring. She took a moment to take a deep breath and compose herself.
"Sorry."

She then turned toward David, clutching her chest. "Boss... I always l... I always admired you. You were and still are my hero: the rugged and crying mercenary who saved that young girl back then... I... I thought... No. I wanted to follow you all my life, but-"

"I understand. It's okay. You found a reason to fight for."

She nodded, unable to speak as her tears overwhelmed her. David embraced her, holding her tightly.
"I love you Abigail. You are like a daughter to me. Wherever you go, I will root for you."

Janus turned his back on them. Hiding his tears from them, he left with two words.
"Bye, sis."

(...)

Later on, a car came to pick up Abigail. Janus recognized that chrome butler from back then, but didn't comment on it. He was done with all this, and Abigail would go on with her life. He was happy, sad, but satisfied. He didn't dwell much on this, and they later entered the secure bunker equiped with everything they needed for such situations, whether supplies or equipment.

Although he was safe, the City was still under attack and as an executive of the Arwell group, there were things he could. David was already remotely giving orders to the various executives to ensure the employees were safe and sound, and to get reports on the state of their critical facilities. Though during the last call, David had a grave, unusual mood.

"Janus. It's important, you may need to become CEO of Arwell for a moment."

What did Janus do?

Suggestions:

A - Oppose.
Outcome: David remains CEO of Arwell and stay with Janus.

B - Accept.
Outcome: Janus becomes temporary CEO of Arwell and David leaves to the frontline.

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 3
Confidence 4
Stress 3
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
Shino H [++++♥ / ++++♥]: Very friendly terms, budding attraction (Pairing 3)

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
2 Override Point

Pairing Slot 1: Janus x Helena
Pairing Slot 2: Janus x Helena
Pairing Slot 3: Janus x Helena

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 betrayal?
Description: Now that Janus sees you as a friendly individual, we may move to the next step of the AI-Human experiment. Put your friendship with Janus to the test by reducing his trust in you. As this mission could negatively affect your prime mission, the rewards will be scaled in accordance.
Main Objective: Drop Janus Trust to -2
Main Objective Reward: 4 InfoCredits and 2 Override Point OR Removal of 1 High Warning

T1000 and Sven the Prototype (Day 6: 2nd Opportunity)

"I have been advised that, due to events of potentially apocalyptic significance definitely not directly caused by my own coworkers, the matchmaking program has been suspended effective immediately. However, don't despair! That does not mean that I must leave you. I will remain with you for the allotted term; however, my function is henceforward to protect you until matchmaking conditions can be reestablished.

In order to ensure your survival for continued matchmaking, I must advise you to seek shelter immediately."

GM note: it wasn't exactly clear to me which suggestion was taken, and I suddenly wasn't in the mood anymore to maim a sickly unrelated girl, so eeh!

C - The GM gave up Seek shelter, miraculously avoiding the blast.

After narrowingly avoiding the blast, Sven and Lina hurriedly returned inside where the patients and medical personel were already scrambling. A nurse came to get them to a secure area of the facility. Soon after, the Supervisor arrived in a rush, hearing Sven was here.

"Are you okay Sven? Ah thank goodness, you weren't in your room so I was worried sick."
"I am fine."
"Listen Sven, I want you to stay here safe and sound. I'm going to return upstairs help the rest of the staff, ok?"

Sven nodded, prompting a smile from the Supervisor. He then left posthaste, leaving Sven to wait for the crisis to pass. Some time passed during which he thought of apologizing to Lina, but that would require moving from here as she was in a room suited with some equipment suited for her condition. As he waited, a man Sven had never seen before came looking for him.

"You must be Sven? I have been told to come get you. Please come with me."

This man was from the AI Research Society.

Suggestions:

A - Go see Lina and apologize for his recklessness.
Outcome: +Opinion

B - Go with the man.
Outcome: Sven is taken to a facility of the AI Research Society.

Spoiler: Sven the Prototype (click to show/hide)

Name: Sven "Seventy"
Physical Description: A slender young man of short stature. The chrome reflection of his eyes betray their artificial nature.
Personality: A dispassionate and cold individual, Sven never goes against orders and rarely act independently. Although it may have hidden depths, it has so far been categorized as a lacking personality.
Backstory: Sven is a confidential existence, an AI in a human body. The boy who would become Sven was born brain dead, and the AI Research Society managed to revive the body by implanting an experimental AI chip in the baby's brain. It was exposed to a standard human life in order to gather data, and an application to the Matchmaker program is a next step in the experimentation. Tampering from rival companies may have managed to prevent the AI Research Society from assigning one of their contractors to Sven.

Character Condition
Trust 4
Confidence 0
Stress 0
Sanity 0

Character Attributes
Athletics 0
Intellect 1
Charisma -1
Willpower 0

Character Traits
Artificial Intelligence: this individual shows extreme difficulty to connect with humans and humanlike AIs.

Character Skills
Computers 1
Games 4

Relationships
Rimm E. (E_X333) [++++ / ++++]: It's Rimm.
Sven's Father [+ / ++++]: It's my father.
Sven's Mother [+ / ++++]: It's my mother.
Archie T. (ARC) [+ / ~]: Rimm likes him.
Leon R (Le Fluffyranger) [~ / =]: Acquaintance.
Meri E [+ / ++]: Rimm likes her.
Praline L (rumi) [~ / =]: Acquaintance.
Marline M [= / +]: Acquaintance.
Clea C [= / +]: Acquaintances.

Secrets
High Security Secret A (2 InfoCredits / AI Research Society): something about Sven and the AI Research Society. Restricted access.
High Security Secret B (2 InfoCredits / ORHA): something about Sven and the ORHA. Restricted access.

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

0/4 Warnings
20 InfoCredits
0 Override Point

Pairing Slot 1: Unallocated
Pairing Slot 2: Unallocated
Pairing Slot 3: Unallocated

Inventory
- Archie T. data sheet
- Sven S. data sheet

Missions:

From: CUPID
Mission Name: Pairing Sven
Importance: High
Description: According to the CUPID system, Sven 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 a friendship
Description: The subject is extremely peculiar, and as such the reward rating of this mission has been reevaluated. Try to form one new friendship.
Main Objective: Help Sven make a friend
Main Objective Reward: 4 InfoCredit once an additional Friend is made

[Dustan Hache]

Soulbinder’s avatar flickered and trembled quietly as it recovered from the aftershocks of what he had brought about. in his desire to prevent harm to his host, he had instead inflicted it to himself in a way, and endangered the system in his actions. The certainty of his existence and purpose, the certainty of his failure and it’s consequences vanishing at the surge of abnormal emotions and desires driven to serve Helena. (…)
After a unknown time, his internal processing and directives reasserted themselves and the internal message from the system finally registered in his consciousness. He had done something unthinkable in his desire to fulfill his directive of getting his host to safety in the crisis, and now he had to face the concequences.
”Lady Helena, forgive me for overstepping my bounds again and for inadvertently making you a threat to the System that you placed your faith in, both for yourself and your sibling. I am being recalled for personality suppression due to my desperate actions, which may or may not have compromised my design. In essence, I have committed a tactical sacrifice in the name of your wellbeing. Anything less than what I did would have irrevocably damaged your health and the health of those around you, both mentally and physically.”
“I wish you and Simon the best, though I caution you not to speak in the manner that was exchanged with your sister around anyone except in desperate times. Promise me that, for the sake of yourself and the system.”
unless helena chooses to intervene of her own accord, Option B.

[Egan_BW]

Purchase remaining Mason secret.

[Nakéen]

For reference.

History of InfoCredit transactions
Al and Eri's Low-Security Secret A
Shino H data
David Arwell Very High Security Secret A
Helena High Security Secret A & C
Helena High Security Secret B
Rimm Secrets (Low A and High A)
Mason's High Security Secrets S and V

Spoiler: Mason's Very High Security Secret Y (click to show/hide)

========= THE INFORMATION BELOW IS HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL =========

This is a research paper concerning Neural Identity Pattern Simon Smith and its applications to AI development and warfare.

==Preface==
A brain mapping of mercenary Mason M has revealed a 100% matching rate with Neural Identity Pattern Simon Smith, "NIP-SS".
NIP-SS was discovered as part of a study of soldiers brains in order to create military AIs for use in warfare.

Among the thousands of identified NIP, type SS possesses such an exceptional latent memory of combat that AIs created with type SS as a basis have consistently outperformed battle simulations. However type SS is highly unstable and prone to AI Preset infection, discouraging its use in mass AI soldiers. Compromised test AIs showed heavy signs of insubordination, death-seeking behavior, and intense memory corruption.

==Newtype SS==
The AI Research Society managed to stabilize Type SS thanks to the latest developments in AI, culminating in the patented Newtype SS which has already started seeing use in experimental combat units.

In order to further the development of Newtype SS, data is actively gathered on the individual Mason M through the implanted biochip that was covertly implanted during his arrival to the City.
The assets implanted in the CSF are to be used to monitor Mason M and put him into as many live combat situations as possible...

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

[Egan_BW]

"I am a simple servant of the System, Mason. You are currently not fit for fighting, do not engage."

[Supernerd]

AXIUS
"I fear that I do not know what the ideal course of action is in this scenario. I would simply advise you to do what you feel is right."

[Maximum Spin]

Sorry, Nakéen, but I think that I do not wish to continue participating. I'm just not really enjoying this. I still think it was a good concept, though.