Yvette's super fun spy simulator: Session II

[idolpro]

Objective: Convince Yvette to leave the Ideal World.
The following is ICly known:

• Unit abilities are off
• Yvette is actively trying to sabotage players
• One tactic is making interaction "pay for play," using memories, specifically those of Yvette. (max 5)
• False memories will not be accepted as Payment.
• Alternate Payment is negotiable, but will also result in forgetting what is paid (roll 1d6 with a score of 4 or higher for an accepted alternate payment)
• Use of force is highly inadvisable, and the condition for success is extremely low. Failure will result in a false memory.
• Your smartphone works, and can be used to document inconsistencies in the Ideal World.

tl;dr The more evidence you collect, the more convincing you are; memories can be used to fast track, but if they run low, you get mindfucked.
All things lost or received during the game will be reversed upon waking or within one IC day, at player’s discretion. The character does not know this ICly.

Comments

Re: Boss Battle

[tradesecret]

"Leave? Whatever for? I'm free to study, work and practice as much as I please."

Re: Boss Battle

[firstworldproblem]

And what about your loved ones?

Re: Boss Battle

[tradesecret]

"If I am able to make them happy with good dreams, then I think they'll understand if I'm not around."

Re: Boss Battle

[firstworldproblem]

Ever observant that you would know what we want. The dream is so very tempting, but we will all wake from this eventually.

[Can he give her a hug?]

And I won't dismiss your work, but I know I'd still like to enjoy time with you. Is there not a good dream you would like to indulge yourself in?

Re: Boss Battle

[tradesecret]

[ She accepts the hug, staying in his embrace for as long as he wishes to hold her, though she makes no moves in kind. ]

"Should I even indulge myself when someone precious to me suffers so?"

Re: Boss Battle

[firstworldproblem]

[It is brief.]

And who would that be?

Re: Boss Battle

[tradesecret]

Just one word, a name: "Chrysanthemum."

Re: Boss Battle

[firstworldproblem]

Are you the cause of his suffering?

Re: Boss Battle

[tradesecret]

"Eh? No."

Re: Boss Battle

[firstworldproblem]

Then why are you here and not with him. I'm sure you would brighten his day even if he is suffering.

Re: Boss Battle

[tradesecret]

"That can be easily done by anyone else."

Re: Boss Battle

[firstworldproblem]

No one can replace you, Yvette. Even if they were to make an exact copy that looked just like you. You love who you love. And they love who they love.

I'm sure they miss you as much as you miss them. Or at least let them make that choice for themselves.

Re: Boss Battle

[tradesecret]

"Then, if I gave you that Choice, between the dream and waking up, which would you want?"

Re: Boss Battle

[firstworldproblem]

Is the dream permanent?

Re: Boss Battle

[tradesecret]

"For as long as you want to stay here."

This is a lie, really. Considering their dream ability, he could make this happen for himself every night, if he wanted.

Re: Boss Battle

[firstworldproblem]

Then to answer your question, I would stay for a time. But a have a duty that is paramount. I could not stay forever.

There is no harm in indulging yourself, Yvette, but the tasks you have laid out for yourself back in the Production, you know you would want to get back to them eventually.

Re: Boss Battle

[tradesecret]

"You're right. And while this was an amusing diversion, I have matters to attend to."

Re: Boss Battle

[firstworldproblem]

A final question, and then I will let you on your way.

Have you found happiness for yourself? Do be honest.

Re: Boss Battle

[tradesecret]

"Here?", she asks. She sighs, "On the most superficial level, yes, but ultimately, I would be alone. Even if people stayed here, I've deliberately left myself out of their dreams."

Re: Boss Battle

[firstworldproblem]

Then either invite yourself in, or depart from here. The world has no need for self-sacrificing heroes.

Re: Boss Battle

[tradesecret]

"If I put myself in the dreams of those who would want me there, they would prefer the real thing. So I have no choice but to leave."

Re: Boss Battle

[firstworldproblem]

Are you not the 'real thing'?

Re: Boss Battle

[tradesecret]

"I wouldn't insert this version into their dreams," the response comes with a light huff, as if the very idea is preposterous. "I'd have to stay out to keep all the dreams going."

Re: Boss Battle

[firstworldproblem]

Then a compromise. I would you like you --- this version --- in the dream world you've made for me. On a temporary basis of course as you are busy. But you are allowed your breaks.

I would want you in the perfect dream you made for me.

Re: Boss Battle

[tradesecret]

"You had mentioned showing me the stars, right?"