RE: Incident [TEXT]
06-07-2013, 04:18 AM
This is a guy who probably still has some chivalrous notions. He won't ride to your rescue, but he also probably doesn't approve of someone beating on a lady. If you can make him feel like your injuries could have been avoided had you known the rumors, it may grant you the right amount of guilt and sympathy needed to get the info you want.
Start of with something like "Actually, I did find out something interesting last night. Turns out a rumor's been going around about me being a sparker. Some people didn't like that. Took a few blows to convince them otherwise."
Hopefully that would be both direct enough to get his attention, and cater towards his "get to the point" attitude. Too much subtlety is probably lost on Mr. Alence. If he doesn't say anything (or if he doesn't outright deny it) then follow up with a question not too accusatory, "Is there something you haven't told me, Aaron?"
If he opens up to give you info, try and go with that. Ideally you'd like to know where the rumor started, or at least where he first heard it from. If he denies it, don't push him. Segue into the next topic by mentioning that you've actually started investigating some prominent sparkers, and how you think they might be connected to a string of murders a couple of years ago. Ask him if he recalls anything about the murders. You can also ask him if he can think of any officers from his police work days that seemed to have things a little too easy, maybe some that climbed the ladder quicker than others. If he gets curious as to why you're asking, try to dismiss it for the most part "just a little conspiracy" but you could tell him you think it has to do with six (maybe just tap the picture on the photo).
Of course, if you can, try and hit those topics regardless of what he says. Maybe also ask what he knows about the Old Bank, and what it's really used for (could give you a bit of ammunition when you have to meet dear old mom). Heck, while you're at it, maybe ask him if he's heard anything about the Red Queen, what she's been up to lately. (maybe get a feel for if he knows that you were kidnapped last night, try not to let that slip though).
If he asks for something in return for more pressing information, don't be afraid to shell out a few bucks (it's part of the reason you came here after all - saved some money on a meal to get a bit more info) Maybe leave it as a "tip" and walk away afterwards, letting him pocket it.
Start of with something like "Actually, I did find out something interesting last night. Turns out a rumor's been going around about me being a sparker. Some people didn't like that. Took a few blows to convince them otherwise."
Hopefully that would be both direct enough to get his attention, and cater towards his "get to the point" attitude. Too much subtlety is probably lost on Mr. Alence. If he doesn't say anything (or if he doesn't outright deny it) then follow up with a question not too accusatory, "Is there something you haven't told me, Aaron?"
If he opens up to give you info, try and go with that. Ideally you'd like to know where the rumor started, or at least where he first heard it from. If he denies it, don't push him. Segue into the next topic by mentioning that you've actually started investigating some prominent sparkers, and how you think they might be connected to a string of murders a couple of years ago. Ask him if he recalls anything about the murders. You can also ask him if he can think of any officers from his police work days that seemed to have things a little too easy, maybe some that climbed the ladder quicker than others. If he gets curious as to why you're asking, try to dismiss it for the most part "just a little conspiracy" but you could tell him you think it has to do with six (maybe just tap the picture on the photo).
Of course, if you can, try and hit those topics regardless of what he says. Maybe also ask what he knows about the Old Bank, and what it's really used for (could give you a bit of ammunition when you have to meet dear old mom). Heck, while you're at it, maybe ask him if he's heard anything about the Red Queen, what she's been up to lately. (maybe get a feel for if he knows that you were kidnapped last night, try not to let that slip though).
If he asks for something in return for more pressing information, don't be afraid to shell out a few bucks (it's part of the reason you came here after all - saved some money on a meal to get a bit more info) Maybe leave it as a "tip" and walk away afterwards, letting him pocket it.