// Everything Ser Cassian Thal ever says. // // These nodes share a title, which makes them a node group. Callers just // `<>` and Yarn runs the most specific variation whose // `when:` conditions pass. Adding a new variation later means adding a node, // not editing a growing <> chain. // // Each variation sets $went_inside so the calling scene knows the verdict. title: Chevalier_Cassian_Thal_Talk position: 44,-117 --- <> Chevalier Cassian Thal: Well met good sir. <> <> Narrator: You introduce yourself to the man. He takes measure before bowing his head and tipping his forehead with a half-open fist. Chevalier Cassian Thal: {$player_name_full}, nice to meet you. I'm Chevalier Cassian Thal of Basel and Cyprus. THE FLOAT: His name reeks of money. Old money. <> <> PROVENANCE: Basel? Makes total sense. But which connections does this old codger have to Cyprus? -> Inquire further about Cyprus. <> -> Leave it be. <> <> <> <> <> === title: SC101_Inquire_Cypurs_Chevalier_Cassian_Thal_Talk position: -175,95 --- <> Chevalier Cassian Thal: Oh, a sharp question, {$player_name_full}. Narrator: The knight laughs. Chevalier Cassian Thal: I assume you should ask your friend Mr. Doss, I am of no right to reveal this connection. <> <> Narrator: Mr. Doss? PROVENANCE: Mr. Doss. We need to find him, appraise him, document our findings, file them, cross-reference them ... <> CONFLUENCE: There he is again: Mr. Doss. <> === title: SC101_Hook_Asks_Candidate_Chevalier_Cassian_Thal_Talk position: 146,85 --- <> Chevalier Cassian Thal: This were a lot of questions. Now tell me something about yourself, old chap. <> <> <> Narrator: Chevalier Cassian Thal turns towards the head of the table again, just, when another man stands up. <> <> === title: SC101_Asks_Candidate_Chevalier_Cassian_Thal_Talk position: 157,261 --- <> <> <> Narrator: He leans in and whispers: Chevalier Cassian Thal: I assume you are here to observe the gathering in the interest of ... our friends of the Vaselian Concordat? -> Yes, I am. <> <> -> You must be mistaken. <> <> <> <> Chevalier Cassian Thal: I got the feeling I may read my answers in tomorrow's newspaper. Narrator: He says it with a boyish grin, as if he is sure he hasn't disclosed anything contentious. -> You actually may. <> <> -> No, I got nothing to do with newspapers and such! <> <> <> <> Chevalier Cassian Thal: You probably look to settle your parent's debts? FACEWORK: He doesn't seem emotional about it, he is just interested. -> I actually am. <> <> -> Oh, I don't know about any debt, I hope they didn't borrow money from you? <> <> Chevalier Cassian Thal: Oh god, no, they didn't borrow anything from us. CONFLUENCE: Us? <> <> === title: SC101_Declares_Asset_Chevalier_Cassian_Thal_Talk position: -9,670 --- <> Narrator: Chevalier Cassian Thal looks knowingly and cannot hide a little smirk. Chevalier Cassian Thal: Well, then let us hope the ... others follow the Knight's compromise. Narrator: He winks at you. FACEWORK: He seems to know more about us, than we know about ourselves. Though if we back out now he will become suspicious. === title: SC101_Declares_Journalist_Chevalier_Cassian_Thal_Talk position: -222,667 --- <> Narrator: Chevalier Cassian Thal laughs. Chevalier Cassian Thal: Well, then let me give you something to write about: You and your readers will be surprised to hear, what you will witness in a second. CONFLUENCE: He can hardly hide his smirk. === title: SC101_Declares_Inheritor_Chevalier_Cassian_Thal_Talk position: 207,664 --- <> Chevalier Cassian Thal: You may very well get your chance this week, my boy. FACEWORK: His look is benevolent, nearly fatherly. CONFLUENCE: What should our parents have done, that requires repayment? === title: SC101_Deny_Candidate_Chevalier_Cassian_Thal_Talk position: 436,260 --- Chevalier Cassian Thal: Oh, I am rarely wrong in matters like these. Though enlighten me: What else could have been your wish coming here? FACEWORK: He looks genuinely interested. <> <> -> No, you are totally right, indeed. <> <> <> <> <> <> <> -> Actually ... <> <> <> <> ===