FootfallBarman — Rogue Trader Dialogue Archive

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FootfallThe liquid burns your tongue, then your throat, then your stomach... It takes your breath away, but after a few seconds, warmth spreads throughout your body, and your head feels a little lighter than usual. Octaviana clicks her tongue in approval.

Footfall(sequence)

HeinrixHeinrix raises a brow, clearly impressed, but says nothing.

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Footfall"That's the second time I've seen a noble drink the octane blend without wincing... But I won't offer you any more — I've got just the thing set aside for such an occasion..."

FootfallOctaviana grabs a dusty unopened bottle from under the bar and a clean glass. The amber liquid splashes against the crystal walls as she adds in a couple of black pebbles. The soft, spicy aroma tickles your nostrils.

YOU"You said I'm the second person to drink that 'octane blend' without wincing..."

Footfall"The first was Calligos Winterscale. That's right, the head of House Winterscale himself used to come here often. Impressive guy! True, whenever he and his officers came through the door, the locals would find themselves a hole to hide in — drinks weren't the only thing His Lordship liked knocking back. If someone so much as looked at him funny, he'd paint the walls red."

YOU"You said I'm the second person to drink that 'octane blend' without wincing..."

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YOU[Drink]

FootfallThe amasec warms your throat pleasantly — you can make out a hint of spice, the flavour of an oak barrel, and a distinct earthy aroma. You feel a little more at peace, and you reach the bottom of the glass sooner than you'd like.

YOU"What is this place?"

Footfall"You're in the oldest watering hole on Footfall, sir/ma'am. The Adeptus Amasecus is the only Adeptus one can find on Footfall!" She laughs hoarsely. "I'm Octaviana. I serve drinks, lend an ear, and, if it comes down to it, quiet the rowdy ones."

FootfallShe sizes you up carefully. "Folks usually come to the Amasecus for either pleasure or business. Might I ask what's brought you here?"

YOU"I have business here."

Footfall"Where better to do business than Footfall, am I right? Business is the only thing keeping this melting pot going. If this wasn't the best place to make deals, Footfall would've been stripped clean long before now, one asteroid at a time."

FootfallOctaviana leans forward. "Sitting at this bar often puts folks in a talkative mood... and I don't see anybody paying me to keep quiet. Visits from eminent individuals like yourself boost the status of my establishment, so I can repay you by sharing what I've overheard. Some of it might help you out... in your dealings."

YOU"What is this place?"

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YOU"No doubt you've picked up a lot of local knowledge, working in a place like this. Do you know anything about the Anvers gang?"

FootfallShe gives you a searching look, then answers in a lowered voice, "Maybe. Maybe I do know something. But let's not shout about it to the whole bar, all right? I'll be here long after you walk out of this bar... and the Anvers respect no agreements, laws, or other gangs. You look at them the wrong way — and you're dead."

Footfall"Anyway, to the point. Those 'Anvers' are scum among scum, the most unhinged goons you can find on Footfall, and even other unhinged goons want nothing to do with them. They have no hierarchy, no territory — nothing. Only a nameless leader, who most of the Anvers haven't seen once. This leader sends them leaflets with inspiring messages. Followers are recruited by other followers. The Liege tried to bring them into line, but it's like this — you clear out one group, and in the meantime, five more spring up elsewhere."

Footfall"Like I said, no one knows who their leader is or where this leader operates from. But here's what I've noticed — the most recent Anver leaflets, the ones so fresh you can smell the ink off them, always show up in the same area on the big slum asteroid. Let me show you where it is real quick..." She uses drops of liquor to draw a basic map right on the bar. "Right around here. I'm positive they're printing their little poems somewhere in this area."

YOU"What is this place?"

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YOU"No doubt you've picked up a lot of local knowledge, working in a place like this. Do you know anything about the Anvers gang?"

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YOU"About that woman that started a gunfight up at the bar..."

Footfall"Why're you so interested? You looking into her or something?" Octaviana catches herself upon meeting your gaze and bows her head low. "Apologies, sir/ma'am, me and my big mouth. I guess this is why they broke my jaw so many times." She touches her implant.

Footfall(sequence)

Jae"Octaviana, no need to deter the curious on my account! I take it as a supreme compliment when my fame compels others to talk about me. Even when they talk as if I were not here." The dark-haired woman winks at you and laughs.

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FootfallOctaviana drops her voice. "Jae... You know, Jae's pretty great. She's made a name for herself here on Footfall. She's a woman who came from nothing, she follows the unwritten rules of this place, she doesn't walk all over weaker folks, and she drinks like a fish to boot — there's lots to respect. The sad thing is, it looks like she's got on the wrong side of Vladaym. And since both of them — well, I guess all three of us — have ties to the Kasballica, there's no way out of this. Jae should get off Footfall while she still can — better to lose her business than her life."

YOU"What is this place?"

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YOU"No doubt you've picked up a lot of local knowledge, working in a place like this. Do you know anything about the Anvers gang?"

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YOU"About that woman that started a gunfight up at the bar..."

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YOU"Odd name — the Adeptus Amasecus. Not very reverent."

FootfallOctaviana chuckles. "What makes you say that? Do you know where you're standing? On the deck of the Martyr's Endurance, a sacred vessel that once belonged to the Adeptus Administratum! A hundred years ago, the bureaucrats sent a mission here to establish a department, set up some kind of record-keeping, overhaul Footfall, and make everything here follow a billion laws to the letter. As you can see, it was the Martyr's Endurance and its inhabitants that got overhauled in the end. I don't know what happened to them, but the locals like to come here to make deals and count their money like before, in this temple of the Imperium's accountants. Over there, you can see even the sign's been preserved... partially."

YOU"A great place, and the new name fits perfectly."

Footfall"You like it? I'm flattered. It's not often that we get important visitors here, and it's even less often that they really appreciate this place."

YOU"What is this place?"

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YOU"No doubt you've picked up a lot of local knowledge, working in a place like this. Do you know anything about the Anvers gang?"

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YOU"About that woman that started a gunfight up at the bar..."

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YOU"Odd name — the Adeptus Amasecus. Not very reverent."

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YOU"How are things here on Footfall?"

Footfall"Life is better than ever, thanks to you. At least, it is if you can stand up for yourself, or if you're useful to Vladaym. I guess that's not what you wanted to hear — you were hoping I'd say that the supplies have found their way into the empty bellies of the hungry and all is right with the world, yes? But let's be realistic — who's the food going to first? That's right, not the poor starving folk, but the people with the heaviest pockets and the loudest guns. Whoever's got their arse perched highest on the pole. Or who knows which arse to kiss..."

YOU"What is this place?"

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YOU"No doubt you've picked up a lot of local knowledge, working in a place like this. Do you know anything about the Anvers gang?"

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YOU"About that woman that started a gunfight up at the bar..."

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YOU"Odd name — the Adeptus Amasecus. Not very reverent."

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YOU"How are things here on Footfall?"

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YOU"Give me something strong."

FootfallOctaviana shows you an empty bottle and makes a helpless gesture. "I'm sorry, sir/ma'am, this was the last bottle of that year. What can I say — we're all feeling the brunt of Footfall's shipment problems."

YOU"What is this place?"

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YOU"No doubt you've picked up a lot of local knowledge, working in a place like this. Do you know anything about the Anvers gang?"

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YOU"About that woman that started a gunfight up at the bar..."

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YOU"Odd name — the Adeptus Amasecus. Not very reverent."

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YOU"How are things here on Footfall?"

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YOU"Give me something strong."

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YOU"I lost valuable suppliers of equipment in the conflict between Tocara and Chorda."

Footfall(sequence)

Footfall"If you're looking for the relics of the Saint Drusus mission, talk to Chaplain. After the reverend's death, he became the Drusian leader of sorts here on Footfall. The reliquary will surely be safe under his watch — the man is as hard as plasteel."

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Footfall"As for old Ryzza, I have good news for you. Yes, she passed on, but her hoards of plunder are still on Footfall. One numbskull from her crew is always hanging about the bar. You should talk to him. You'll recognise him by his daft way of speaking and his stuttering."

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YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

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YOU"Give me the latest."

Footfall(sequence)

Footfall"This one might interest you — a tale I heard from a tipsy voidborn from a cargo barge. They exited the warp halfway between Furibundus and the Aviorus System and came upon a shuttle wreck adrift. The shuttle was registered to the Inevitable Triumph — a merchant ship that disappeared decades ago. She was bound for Footfall, her cargo holds brimming with valuable goods, but she never made it. If anything at all survived the shipwreck, it could be quite the lucky find!"

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Footfall"Here's another titbit for you — some poor sot was here bawling about how his crew tossed out a whole shipment of cargo along with the trash, and it was his fault somehow. He hid the fact, and once they docked at Footfall, he immediately went on the run. No surprise there — had they discovered his blunder, he would've been executed. I don't know what sort of cargo it was, but the ship he served on usually goes between Footfall and Winterscale's Realm. She passes the Hundred Dreams Crossroads and Langrenn's Belt. If you happen by that area, you might want to look for whatever that idiot chucked overboard."

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Footfall"The latest is that there hasn't been a lot of drinking... or a lot of talking. Maybe I can give you something good another time."

YOU"What is this place?"

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YOU"No doubt you've picked up a lot of local knowledge, working in a place like this. Do you know anything about the Anvers gang?"

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YOU"About that woman that started a gunfight up at the bar..."

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YOU"Odd name — the Adeptus Amasecus. Not very reverent."

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YOU"How are things here on Footfall?"

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YOU"Give me something strong."

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YOU"I lost valuable suppliers of equipment in the conflict between Tocara and Chorda."

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YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

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YOU"Give me the latest."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"It's been one thing after another lately, I figured I was due for some me time. Give me a splash of the local hooch, would you?"

FootfallOctaviana looks at you closely, then takes a bottle from a shelf and uncorks it. The transparent, pungent-smelling liquid quickly fills the glass that sits between you.

YOU[Take a good look at it]

YOU[Drink]

YOU"I'm not drinking this."

YOU[Ostentatiously dump the liquid on the floor]

Footfall(sequence)

PasqalPasqal's respirator hisses quietly, and he says in an insinuating tone, "The alchemical composition of this substance is known to me. But never before have I come across such an unusual application. An exquisite path of martyrdom in honour of the Omnissiah."

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HeinrixHeinrix narrows his eyes. "I speak from personal experience, [Name]. Don't."

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Eogunn"Side effects: optic nerve damage, heart rhythm disruption, coma..." Eogunn offhandedly lists the potential consequences. "Nuncius and I will prepare the resuscitation rituals. I believe that upon consuming this substance, an unforgettable transcendent experience awaits you."

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YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

Footfall"Well, I doubt you'll find him here. The Lord Inquisitor left in a great hurry and took all of his people and ships with him. No one knows where. But you won't hear me complaining — the bar sure got livelier after he left."

YOU"What is this place?"

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YOU"No doubt you've picked up a lot of local knowledge, working in a place like this. Do you know anything about the Anvers gang?"

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YOU"About that woman that started a gunfight up at the bar..."

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YOU"Odd name — the Adeptus Amasecus. Not very reverent."

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YOU"How are things here on Footfall?"

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YOU"Give me something strong."

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YOU"I lost valuable suppliers of equipment in the conflict between Tocara and Chorda."

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YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

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YOU"Give me the latest."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"It's been one thing after another lately, I figured I was due for some me time. Give me a splash of the local hooch, would you?"

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YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

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YOU"I'll be going."

FootfallOctaviana bows her head slightly. "Until next time, sir/ma'am!"

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YOU"I'll be going."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"It's been one thing after another lately, I figured I was due for some me time. Give me a splash of the local hooch, would you?"

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YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

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YOU"I'll be going."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I lost valuable suppliers of equipment in the conflict between Tocara and Chorda."

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YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

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YOU"Give me the latest."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"It's been one thing after another lately, I figured I was due for some me time. Give me a splash of the local hooch, would you?"

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YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

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YOU"I'll be going."continues where this line first appears above

Footfall"Haven't been to our fine station for a while, have you, sir/ma'am? As per usual, there's never a dull moment. Either someone's getting shot in a square, or some rich guy's going on a safari to hunt commoners in the Shadow Quarters. Sure, the Liege makes sure that the local shenanigans don't get in the way of business on the station, but what happens on the outskirts adds a little spice to our lives."

Footfall"We make do, but the real trouble is... with every passing day it gets harder to find grub. I heard that some horrors are happening in the void outside Furibundus, that not all ships are making it here, and the Liege's old patrons don't seem to be in a hurry to help. It's taking a toll on Vladaym's authority... and if his authority wobbles too hard, he'll have plenty of people lining up to take his place."

YOU"What is this place?"

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YOU"No doubt you've picked up a lot of local knowledge, working in a place like this. Do you know anything about the Anvers gang?"

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YOU"About that woman that started a gunfight up at the bar..."

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YOU"Odd name — the Adeptus Amasecus. Not very reverent."

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YOU"How are things here on Footfall?"

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YOU"Give me something strong."

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YOU"I lost valuable suppliers of equipment in the conflict between Tocara and Chorda."

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YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

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YOU"Give me the latest."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"It's been one thing after another lately, I figured I was due for some me time. Give me a splash of the local hooch, would you?"

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YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

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YOU"I'll be going."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Give me something strong."

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YOU"I lost valuable suppliers of equipment in the conflict between Tocara and Chorda."

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YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

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YOU"Give me the latest."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"It's been one thing after another lately, I figured I was due for some me time. Give me a splash of the local hooch, would you?"

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YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

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YOU"I'll be going."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I don't know how a place like this could appear in the Emperor's light..."

Footfall"The Emperor is always with us, sir/ma'am. Did you even see the statue outside? It's kinda hard to miss. The thing is visible through every crack. The Immortal One watches over us, and since He hasn't yet blown this sorry excuse for a station to smithereens — and this bar along with it — I guess it suits Him just fine."

YOU"What is this place?"

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YOU"No doubt you've picked up a lot of local knowledge, working in a place like this. Do you know anything about the Anvers gang?"

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YOU"About that woman that started a gunfight up at the bar..."

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YOU"Odd name — the Adeptus Amasecus. Not very reverent."

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YOU"How are things here on Footfall?"

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YOU"Give me something strong."

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YOU"I lost valuable suppliers of equipment in the conflict between Tocara and Chorda."

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YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

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YOU"Give me the latest."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"It's been one thing after another lately, I figured I was due for some me time. Give me a splash of the local hooch, would you?"

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YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

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YOU"I'll be going."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"It's a dive like any other — no better or worse than the rest."

FootfallShe shrugs. "It's the best Footfall has to offer. Especially if you know what you're looking for."

YOU"What is this place?"

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YOU"No doubt you've picked up a lot of local knowledge, working in a place like this. Do you know anything about the Anvers gang?"

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YOU"About that woman that started a gunfight up at the bar..."

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YOU"Odd name — the Adeptus Amasecus. Not very reverent."

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YOU"How are things here on Footfall?"

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YOU"Give me something strong."

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YOU"I lost valuable suppliers of equipment in the conflict between Tocara and Chorda."

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YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

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YOU"Give me the latest."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"It's been one thing after another lately, I figured I was due for some me time. Give me a splash of the local hooch, would you?"

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YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

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YOU"I'll be going."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How are things here on Footfall?"

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YOU"Give me something strong."

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YOU"I lost valuable suppliers of equipment in the conflict between Tocara and Chorda."

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YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

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YOU"Give me the latest."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"It's been one thing after another lately, I figured I was due for some me time. Give me a splash of the local hooch, would you?"

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YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

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YOU"I'll be going."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Odd name — the Adeptus Amasecus. Not very reverent."

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YOU"How are things here on Footfall?"

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YOU"Give me something strong."

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YOU"I lost valuable suppliers of equipment in the conflict between Tocara and Chorda."

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YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

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YOU"Give me the latest."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"It's been one thing after another lately, I figured I was due for some me time. Give me a splash of the local hooch, would you?"

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YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

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YOU"I'll be going."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"About that woman that started a gunfight up at the bar..."

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YOU"Odd name — the Adeptus Amasecus. Not very reverent."

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YOU"How are things here on Footfall?"

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YOU"Give me something strong."

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YOU"I lost valuable suppliers of equipment in the conflict between Tocara and Chorda."

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YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

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YOU"Give me the latest."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"It's been one thing after another lately, I figured I was due for some me time. Give me a splash of the local hooch, would you?"

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YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

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YOU"I'll be going."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I was just curious about this place."

Footfall"Well... it sure is nice to know that this dive piques the interest of people other than thugs and boozers. Then again, the Amasecus is like a grox — the outside's horrible to look at, but the insides are remarkably useful if you know what you're doing."

YOU"It's been one thing after another lately, I figured I was due for some me time. Give me a splash of the local hooch, would you?"

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YOU"It's none of your concern."

Footfall"Fair enough, sir/ma'am. Well, whatever you're looking for, I hope you find it within these walls."

YOU"What is this place?"

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YOU"No doubt you've picked up a lot of local knowledge, working in a place like this. Do you know anything about the Anvers gang?"

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YOU"About that woman that started a gunfight up at the bar..."

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YOU"Odd name — the Adeptus Amasecus. Not very reverent."

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YOU"How are things here on Footfall?"

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YOU"Give me something strong."

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YOU"I lost valuable suppliers of equipment in the conflict between Tocara and Chorda."

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YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

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YOU"Give me the latest."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"It's been one thing after another lately, I figured I was due for some me time. Give me a splash of the local hooch, would you?"

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YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

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YOU"I'll be going."continues where this line first appears above

Footfall(sequence)

FootfallOctaviana glances at Heinrix. "Judging by your company, I take it you're here for business rather than pleasure?"

Heinrix"I am merely tagging along this time around."

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YOU"No doubt you've picked up a lot of local knowledge, working in a place like this. Do you know anything about the Anvers gang?"

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YOU"About that woman that started a gunfight up at the bar..."

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YOU"Odd name — the Adeptus Amasecus. Not very reverent."

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YOU"How are things here on Footfall?"

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YOU"Give me something strong."

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YOU"I lost valuable suppliers of equipment in the conflict between Tocara and Chorda."

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YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

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YOU"Give me the latest."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"It's been one thing after another lately, I figured I was due for some me time. Give me a splash of the local hooch, would you?"

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YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

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YOU"I'll be going."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I think I should stop there."

Footfall"As you wish." The bottle and the glass disappear under the bar.

YOU"What is this place?"

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YOU"No doubt you've picked up a lot of local knowledge, working in a place like this. Do you know anything about the Anvers gang?"

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YOU"About that woman that started a gunfight up at the bar..."

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YOU"Odd name — the Adeptus Amasecus. Not very reverent."

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YOU"How are things here on Footfall?"

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YOU"Give me something strong."

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YOU"I lost valuable suppliers of equipment in the conflict between Tocara and Chorda."

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YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

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YOU"Give me the latest."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"It's been one thing after another lately, I figured I was due for some me time. Give me a splash of the local hooch, would you?"

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YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

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YOU"I'll be going."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Drink]continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I think I should stop there."continues where this line first appears above

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FootfallThe strange industrial smell, the thin film on the surface... Whatever it is that's been poured out for you, it seems unlikely that its original purpose was ingestion.

YOU"Is this your attempt to poison me?"

FootfallOctaviana raises her brows. "Pardon me, but you were the one who asked for the local hooch. It's the best home brew you can get from the tech riffraff on the lower asteroids — locally produced, high octane number... Footfall's got no greenhouses or fruit orchards, sir/ma'am — the people here get by with what they have."

YOU"Is this your attempt to poison me?"

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YOU"Got anything better?"

YOU"What is this swill? Get me a decent drink!"

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YOU"I'm not drinking this."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Ostentatiously dump the liquid on the floor]continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Got anything better?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What is this swill? Get me a decent drink!"continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Drink]continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I'm not drinking this."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Ostentatiously dump the liquid on the floor]continues where this line first appears above

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Footfall"That will do for now."

YOU"What is this place?"

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YOU"No doubt you've picked up a lot of local knowledge, working in a place like this. Do you know anything about the Anvers gang?"

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YOU"About that woman that started a gunfight up at the bar..."

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YOU"Odd name — the Adeptus Amasecus. Not very reverent."

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YOU"How are things here on Footfall?"

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YOU"Give me something strong."

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YOU"I lost valuable suppliers of equipment in the conflict between Tocara and Chorda."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Give me the latest."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"It's been one thing after another lately, I figured I was due for some me time. Give me a splash of the local hooch, would you?"

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YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

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YOU"I'll be going."continues where this line first appears above

Entry point 4 of 11

FootfallThe glass contains a liquid that is clearly made from spent promethium. This is moonshine, virtually unfiltered, that quickly blows the drinker off their feet and, when imbibed regularly, turns their liver into a bubbling sponge.

YOU"Is this your attempt to poison me?"

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YOU"Got anything better?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What is this swill? Get me a decent drink!"continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Drink]continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I'm not drinking this."continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Ostentatiously dump the liquid on the floor]continues where this line first appears above

Entry point 5 of 11

FootfallOnce inside your mouth, the drink seems to turn to acid — the liquid sticks to the lining of your throat and tries to burn right through it. You cough violently, covering your burning mouth — leaving a few drops of blood on your sleeve.

Footfall(sequence)

Heinrix"So much for my warning."

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FootfallOctaviana looks at you in worry. "Throne have mercy, are you all right, sir/ma'am? You shouldn't have ordered the octane blend — I've got something else set aside for folks with a more refined palate..."

Entry point 6 of 11

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Entry point 8 of 11

FootfallUpon noticing you, Octaviana offers you a genuine, beaming smile and a respectful bow. "What will it be, sir/ma'am? Anything for you!"

YOU"So you are with the Kasballica too?"

Footfall"That's right. There are far more Kasballican agents in the Expanse than most people think. We prefer to operate discreetly, it's as simple as that. Why reveal the entire network when you can do business through a few public contacts? Vladaym used to represent our interests on Footfall. Now our leadership wants me to become the face of our organisation."

YOU"So you are with the Kasballica too?"

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YOU"I attacked one of your own, and you have no intention of seeking revenge?"

Footfall"You protected the interests of our organisation on Footfall by ridding us of Chorda's dictatorship. That means a great deal more to the Kasballica than Vladaym's death. We are a business enterprise, not a blood fraternity."

Footfall"Come to think of it, his fall was only a matter of time. He let his guard down and started making mistakes. He signed his own death warrant when he decided to go against Chorda instead of looking for ways to negotiate. What you did was just the finishing touch."

YOU"So you are with the Kasballica too?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I attacked one of your own, and you have no intention of seeking revenge?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How are you enjoying your liberated Footfall?"

Footfall"To the fullest, sir/ma'am! I'm sure things will improve soon. That is to say, until some new disaster strikes and makes life stink again. And after that, if we're lucky, things will improve again. Such is the circle of life in the Expanse, what can you do? But you're the one who saved us from the suffocating darkness of Lady Chorda's reign, and all the denizens of Footfall now pray for your health."

YOU"So you are with the Kasballica too?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I attacked one of your own, and you have no intention of seeking revenge?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How are you enjoying your liberated Footfall?"

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YOU"What happens to you and the Amasecus now?"

FootfallOctaviana shrugs sullenly. "I don't know if Footfall even needs the Amasecus anymore. I might have to close up shop and start some new business. But the enforcers don't bother us anymore — Vladaym was the problem. He forgot he was a smuggler and started playing the rebel."

Footfall"Without him around, the Kasballica found some room for manoeuvre and began... negotiating with the new authorities. In the current chaos, the Mission is able to offer ships, connections, and resources that justify a more tolerant disposition from House Chorda."

YOU"So you are with the Kasballica too?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I attacked one of your own, and you have no intention of seeking revenge?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How are you enjoying your liberated Footfall?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What happens to you and the Amasecus now?"

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YOU"Any news of Jae?"

FootfallOctaviana's expression turns stony, and even her jaw prosthetic stops squeaking for a moment. "Heydari... My people found something in the sewer tunnels, something that once belonged to her. Please, sir/ma'am, take this to remember Jae. I... I don't need keepsakes to raise a glass in that mad vixen's memory."

YOU"So you are with the Kasballica too?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I attacked one of your own, and you have no intention of seeking revenge?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How are you enjoying your liberated Footfall?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What happens to you and the Amasecus now?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Any news of Jae?"

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YOU"I wish to make an announcement."

FootfallOctaviana nods, fills her lungs with air, and yells out in a booming voice, "Hey, you! Bums, layabouts, and crooks, shut your traps! His Lordship/Her Ladyship [Name] von Valancius, who has graciously honoured us with his/her presence today, is about to speak!" The bar quiets down, and all eyes turn to you expectantly.

YOU"Freedom has returned to Footfall! Drink and live once more to spite Incendia Chorda!"

FootfallA deafening wave of jubilation washes over the room. From every direction, you hear shouts of praise for you and House von Valancius. Octaviana joins in while readying bottles and tankards — she knows what will happen the moment you leave the bar.

YOU"What is this place?"

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YOU"No doubt you've picked up a lot of local knowledge, working in a place like this. Do you know anything about the Anvers gang?"

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YOU"About that woman that started a gunfight up at the bar..."

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YOU"Odd name — the Adeptus Amasecus. Not very reverent."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How are things here on Footfall?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Give me something strong."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I lost valuable suppliers of equipment in the conflict between Tocara and Chorda."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Give me the latest."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"It's been one thing after another lately, I figured I was due for some me time. Give me a splash of the local hooch, would you?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

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YOU"I'll be going."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Incendia tried to make us obey her laws, and now she is dead! Know this and spread the word: there is no law on Footfall, and there never will be! Never!"

YOU"Forget what Footfall once was. Henceforth, this station will serve as a bastion of law and pious trepidation! The Emperor protects!"

FootfallThe patrons make the sign of the Aquila and utter discordant prayers to the Emperor and expressions of their piety. The sincerity of their words is doubtful, but their awe and fear of your ire are quite convincing.

YOU"What is this place?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"No doubt you've picked up a lot of local knowledge, working in a place like this. Do you know anything about the Anvers gang?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"About that woman that started a gunfight up at the bar..."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Odd name — the Adeptus Amasecus. Not very reverent."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How are things here on Footfall?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Give me something strong."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I lost valuable suppliers of equipment in the conflict between Tocara and Chorda."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Give me the latest."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"It's been one thing after another lately, I figured I was due for some me time. Give me a splash of the local hooch, would you?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I'll be going."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Let this day serve as a reminder to you: Footfall belongs to me and me alone."

YOU"Footfall's fate has been decided, but it cost many their lives. Let us honour their memory."

FootfallSilence falls over the room. The patrons' expressions are solemn, respectful, and mournful. After an appropriate pause, a voidsman says in a deep, resounding voice, "A safe journey to the fallen, and a long life to House von Valancius."

YOU"What is this place?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"No doubt you've picked up a lot of local knowledge, working in a place like this. Do you know anything about the Anvers gang?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"About that woman that started a gunfight up at the bar..."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Odd name — the Adeptus Amasecus. Not very reverent."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How are things here on Footfall?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Give me something strong."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I lost valuable suppliers of equipment in the conflict between Tocara and Chorda."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Give me the latest."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"It's been one thing after another lately, I figured I was due for some me time. Give me a splash of the local hooch, would you?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I'll be going."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I shall be brief. This was a glorious victory, and so I shall be paying for everyone's drinks this day!"

YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

YOU"So you are with the Kasballica too?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I attacked one of your own, and you have no intention of seeking revenge?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How are you enjoying your liberated Footfall?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What happens to you and the Amasecus now?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Any news of Jae?"

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YOU"I wish to make an announcement."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

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YOU"Pour me clean water."

FootfallOctaviana offers you a clear glass — probably the clearest one in this entire establishment. The cold water is odourless — something many Footfall residents have never experienced in their whole lives.

YOU"What is this place?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"No doubt you've picked up a lot of local knowledge, working in a place like this. Do you know anything about the Anvers gang?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"About that woman that started a gunfight up at the bar..."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Odd name — the Adeptus Amasecus. Not very reverent."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How are things here on Footfall?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Give me something strong."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I lost valuable suppliers of equipment in the conflict between Tocara and Chorda."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Give me the latest."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"It's been one thing after another lately, I figured I was due for some me time. Give me a splash of the local hooch, would you?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I'll be going."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Pour me clean water."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to make an announcement."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Pour me clean water."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Any news of Jae?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to make an announcement."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Pour me clean water."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What happens to you and the Amasecus now?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Any news of Jae?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to make an announcement."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Pour me clean water."continues where this line first appears above

Footfall"We are a business enterprise, not a blood fraternity. In a situation where one Rogue Trader is encroaching upon our assets, we would rather secure the support of another house than feud with it. And Vladaym's death makes no difference."

YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How are you enjoying your liberated Footfall?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What happens to you and the Amasecus now?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Any news of Jae?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to make an announcement."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Pour me clean water."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I attacked one of your own, and you have no intention of seeking revenge?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How are you enjoying your liberated Footfall?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What happens to you and the Amasecus now?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Any news of Jae?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to make an announcement."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

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YOU"Pour me clean water."continues where this line first appears above

FootfallLowering her voice, Octaviana adds, "I have a private message for Your Lordship/Ladyship. The Kasballica Mission has tasked me with expressing their... eagerness to continue their partnership with House von Valancius. My colleagues would like to assure you that they had no stake in Vladaym Tocara's activities that incurred your displeasure, and do not view his... personal misfortunes as an act of hostility on your part. You are, as before, our valuable and respected partner."

YOU"So you are with the Kasballica too?"

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YOU"I attacked one of your own, and you have no intention of seeking revenge?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How are you enjoying your liberated Footfall?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What happens to you and the Amasecus now?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Any news of Jae?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to make an announcement."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Pour me clean water."continues where this line first appears above

Entry point 9 of 11

FootfallUpon noticing you, Octaviana quickly bows. Judging by her expression, she is trying her hardest to conceal her fear. "What will it be, sir/ma'am?"

YOU"So you are with the Kasballica too?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I attacked one of your own, and you have no intention of seeking revenge?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How are you enjoying your liberated Footfall?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"What happens to you and the Amasecus now?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Any news of Jae?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to make an announcement."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

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YOU"Pour me clean water."continues where this line first appears above

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Entry point 10 of 11

FootfallThe burly woman with a wealth of fiery hair is in the process of tinkering with some unknown device that is clinking melodiously. She has a rough-looking implant in place of her lower jaw. As you approach, the implant begins to move, as if independently of the rest of her face. "Welcome to the Adeptus Amasecus, sir/ma'am. What can Octaviana get you? Amasec? Lho? Something more... interesting?"

YOU"What is this place?"

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YOU"No doubt you've picked up a lot of local knowledge, working in a place like this. Do you know anything about the Anvers gang?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"About that woman that started a gunfight up at the bar..."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Odd name — the Adeptus Amasecus. Not very reverent."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How are things here on Footfall?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Give me something strong."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I lost valuable suppliers of equipment in the conflict between Tocara and Chorda."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Give me the latest."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"It's been one thing after another lately, I figured I was due for some me time. Give me a splash of the local hooch, would you?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

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YOU"I'll be going."continues where this line first appears above

Footfall(sequence)

FootfallShe looks at you and immediately offers a half-bow. "Oh, Lord/Lady [Name]! The whole of Footfall is buzzing about your arrival. To what do I owe the honour?"

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FootfallHer face darkens as she adds quietly, "Sadly, I can't offer you our entire selection of drinks. We don't get as many suppliers of the best stuff these days, all because of them confessional units. I'm telling you now, there'll be no end to our troubles with that Incendia Chorda at the reins."

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FootfallOctaviana freezes in place. "It can't be... Are you — Sister Argenta? THE Sister Argenta? The one who has the worst scum on Footfall shaking in their boots? The whole station is talking about you! And here you are, in the flesh, in our humble Amasecus!"

ArgentaArgenta stops Octaviana's torrent of adoration with a calm gesture. "No more. I seek retribution against transgressors, not glory for myself." Despite her words, you catch a glint in Argenta's eyes — you can tell she is enjoying this enraptured attention.

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FootfallOctaviana's expression changes dramatically when she sees Kibellah. "You there. You should know that if I see one dead body around here, I'll have you thrown out of my bar with a hole in your head. Your kind don't scare me, and I'm not about to let you ruin my business by leaving corpses all over the room. You being here is already making half my clients feel less thirsty."

Kibellah"I have heard your threat. Do not fear: if I must kill someone here, you will not find the bodies."

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FootfallHer face drops when she notices Solomorne. "First time I've seen an Arbitrator walk into our establishment. I doubt you're here to wet your whistle, so I'll lay it out for you: we don't have any Lex violators in here, just simple, modest folks who need a drink."

Solomorne"You can relax. If I were here to detain someone, this conversation would have started with a flash grenade and some suppressive fire."

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Entry point 11 of 11

FootfallUpon noticing you, Octaviana immediately drops what she's doing and bows her head respectfully. "Welcome to the Adeptus Amasecus! What will it be?"

YOU"What is this place?"

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YOU"No doubt you've picked up a lot of local knowledge, working in a place like this. Do you know anything about the Anvers gang?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"About that woman that started a gunfight up at the bar..."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Odd name — the Adeptus Amasecus. Not very reverent."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"How are things here on Footfall?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Give me something strong."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I lost valuable suppliers of equipment in the conflict between Tocara and Chorda."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I wish to make a deal with the Kasballica Mission."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Give me the latest."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"It's been one thing after another lately, I figured I was due for some me time. Give me a splash of the local hooch, would you?"

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have come to meet with the Lord Inquisitor."

continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I'll be going."continues where this line first appears above

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