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| '''Scene 1: Shopping Street'''
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| After stowing the invitation in your purse, you step out of a client company.
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| After a few steps, you spot someone familiar.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Luke? What a coincidence!
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' (Name)! Hey!
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| Maybe it's just you, but he looks pretty happy.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' It's still working hours. Are you visiting clients?
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Kind of, but I already finished. How about you? Are you here for shop business or for an investigation?
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' An investigation, of course. I've been getting more requests lately. People are finally noticing my skills.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' Hey, does your law firm wanna enter a long-term partnership with me?
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' I can't make that kind of decision.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' If we ever need anything, you'll be the first person we call.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' It's a deal. No takebacks.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' You got it!
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| Seeing Luke in high spirits also brightens up your mood.
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| You always feel more energetic when he's around. Maybe his clients also feel the same way.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Oh, is your case related to X—Er, that?
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' No. It's about that company over there. They're having a banquet next week.
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| Luke points towards the building you had just left.
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| Could it be...
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' This case is to attend the banquet.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' I rarely go to these sorts of events, so I'm a little—
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| Luke is interrupted by the ringing of his phone.
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| He makes an apologetic gesture and somewhat frantically answers his phone.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' It's done already?
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' Okay, I'll be right over! No, it's fine. Wait for me there.
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| Luke hangs up and has a remorseful look on his face.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' If it's urgent, you should go.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' *sigh* I wanted to chat with you more. I just lost all of my motivation for work.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' As if. The Detective Pearce I know isn't a slacker who runs from work.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' Haha, you got me there.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' I recently made two interesting gadgets. After I'm done with work, come by my store and try them out.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' I'll be heading off. Remember to contact me if you need anything!
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Sure... Oh!
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| You suddenly remember the invitation that your client gave you. As thanks, they invited you to attend if you had the time.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' I knew it!
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| You open the invitation and see that it is for next week's banquet.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' The banquet you're going to is also—
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| You look up while talking and realize that Luke is already gone.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' ...He already left.
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| '''Scene 2: Home'''
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| After a full day's work, you return home. You look at the invitation and suddenly realize something.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' These kinds of events usually have a formal dress code...
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' That means Luke's also going to be dressed up!?
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| While imagining how Luke would look in a suit, you receive a call from him.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Luke? Done with work already?
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' Not yet, but it's break time right now, and I suddenly felt like calling you.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' Are you working right now? Am I disturbing you?
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| His tone suddenly becomes cautious.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Not at all. I already finished work and went home.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Luke, I have a question for you. Do you know how to dance?
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' Dance? Why are you asking me this all of a sudden? There are many kinds of dances. Your question's too broad.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' I know the basics of the waltz and tango... I'm probably considered a novice.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' I never knew that you could waltz... That's perfect. I want to—
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' Sorry, something just came up. I'll call you back later.
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| Before you can finish, the call abruptly ends.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' I was cut off again...
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Oh well. Guess I'll just have to surprise him!
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| '''Scene 1: Hotel Banquet'''
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| You had specifically went to a stylist to ready up — this is a client's invitation, after all. You want to leave a good impression.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' This is like an investment into my career.
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| There aren't too many guests around. You might have arrived a little early.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Since this is for a case... Luke should be here early too, right?
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| You look around, not seeing Luke's face amongst the guests.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' ...
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| Thinking back on the few times you've seen him since reuniting, he usually dresses pretty casually.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' But today's different right? Wouldn't want to miss him in formal attire since there might not be another chance...
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Alright, I'll take the initiative and look for him myself!
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| After greeting the hosts and walking around, there was still no sign of Luke. You end up exchanging business cards instead...
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| '''Scene 2: Banquet Food Section'''
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' I got a lot of business cards. It's not entirely a waste of time, I suppose.
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| You stand near an inconspicuous corridor off to the side, leisurely observing the guests.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Most of the guests have arrived, but there is still no sign of Luke... Is this not the banquet he's attending?
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| '''???:''' Miss, how can I help you?
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| A familiar yet slightly unfamiliar voice suddenly resonates behind you.
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| You turn around, unexpectedly finding the face you've been searching for all this time.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Luke...
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| [[File:Luke "Alluring Gaze" CG1.jpg|300px|right]]
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| Luke is donned in an ironed uniform and a perfect smile. The light on his hair resembling scattered stardust.
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| You find yourself at a loss for words for a while at how different he looks compared to his usual self.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' ...
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' Champagne for you?
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Um... Thank you...
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| You take a glass of champagne, the scent of it mixing with the sweetness of roses in the air. You begin to blush again.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Luke, I...
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| As you hesitate on what to say, he seems to know what you're thinking and starts speaking.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' It appears that you require someone to assist you and answer your questions.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' I am happy to be of service.
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| As he finishes speaking, Luke slightly tilts his head in one direction, purposefully winking.
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| Looking in the same direction, you notice that it's the stairs to the second floor of the venue.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' (Luke didn't identify himself, so he probably doesn't want his cover blown.)
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' (He's hinting at the stairs... Does he want me to go up there?)
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' I understand. Thank you.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' Please excuse me.
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| With a slight bow, he turns and disappears amongst the guests.
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| With the glass in hand, you calmly walk towards the direction Luke had hinted at.
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| '''Scene 3: Banquet Staircase'''
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' I gotta hand it to you, (Name). You easily understood what I was hinting at.
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| Luke's eyes suddenly widen, as if he has just remembered something.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' No wonder you asked if I knew how to dance... Is it because you were coming to the banquet today?
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Well, that's not the only reason.
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| His usual messy hair is now well-kept, making that baby face of his look much more mature.
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| The unfamiliar feeling that appearance of his gives you is making your heart race for some reason.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' By the way, why aren't you even a bit surprised to see me here?
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| {{tab/header|Story 3}}
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| '''Scene 1: Hotel Banquet'''
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' By the way, why aren't you even a bit surprised to see me here?
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Did you know in advance that I was attending?
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' Not at all! I only found out when I was investigating the guest registration list.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' When I had called you, I had planned to ask for your help. I even prepared an invitation for you.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' I thought about it some more. You'd only be able to attend after work, so I thought it'd be better for you to rest instead.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' I'm still surprised to see you here. But this is still an investigation, I don't want to blow my cover.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Blow your cover? So that's the reason you're dressed up as a waiter?
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' Yep.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' I came up with several ideas, but waiter seemed most fitting. It's inconspicuous and lets me move around easily.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Wouldn't it be safer to pose as a housekeeper, like in movies and games?
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' No way! Janitors and cleaning staff can't get close to guests.
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| You playfully use your elbows to poke Luke, deliberately teasing him.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' You sure it's not because janitors aren't as handsome?
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' Of course not!
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Haha, I know you're extremely serious about work. Just messing with you.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' Speaking of dressing up, you...
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' Today, you... look really good.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' So I don't normally look good?
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' Um... No, no, you normally also look good!
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' You just look much better than usual today! I'm not really good with words...
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Don't be so nervous. I'll take your compliments. Thank you, handsome waiter boy.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' ...
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Is the plan still the same as what you told me over the phone?
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| '''Scene 2: Flashback (Your Home)'''
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' Sorry for having to cut the call so suddenly, Haejin. So, where did you say you were going again?
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| Not long after, Luke called back again.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' I've been wanting to learn how to dance, and was wondering if you wanted to join me.
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| You decide not to mention going to the banquet, and continue to tease Luke for a while longer.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' Dancing? Well... if it's just the basics... maybe I can teach you...
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| He stumbles on his words.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Sure.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' So, speaking of your case, did you finish it yet? You won't have any other unexpected emergencies, right?
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' Rest assured, it's not anything dangerous this time. It's just a little trickier in places.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Is there anything I can help you with?
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' I'll have to think about that... I can tell you about the case first though.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' I've looked into this for a while. Someone's using his position for kickbacks, causing my client a hefty loss.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' My client's identity is sensitive. He doesn't know who the culprit is, nor does he have any evidence.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' So that's why my client had me conduct the investigation, but the target is too well hidden...
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| '''Scene 3: Present (Hotel Banquet)'''
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' It's the case I mentioned the other day. My initial investigations put him at this banquet.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' I thought that it'd be easy to get to him disguised as a waiter, but he's extremely wary. I can't get close.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' I see...
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' So, is that person your target?
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| You point to the person raising a glass in the center of the hall.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' That's him, but how did you know?
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' I guessed. He came for legal consultation at our firm before, asking questions about moving assets abroad.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Something seemed off about him. Celestine found him too unsettling and refused him, but he was persistent.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' Heh, so my target almost became your client?
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' Lady Luck must be smiling down at me for us to meet here like this.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Well, have you finished thinking about whether you need my help or not?
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' It seems I do need your help.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' I had thought that organizers only invited business partners to these sorts of receptions, so it'd be easy for you to approach him as a guest.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' But he's been to your firm and was refused as a client... Carelessly bringing that up will only put him on guard.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' But you can help me get information from his associates. He couldn't have taken care of the kickbacks himself.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' Oh, right! Before that...
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| He extends his right hand. A small metallic object shines in his palm, it looks[sic] a small pendant.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' What's this? It's so intricate. It's surprising how this is made into the shape of a rose.
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' Allow me to introduce to you: an earring device with GPS and micro audio transmitting features.
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| '''[[Main Character|You]]:''' Earring? When did you start wearing earrings?
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| '''[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]:''' I don't This is specially prepared for girls, and now's just the right time to use it.
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| {{tab/header|Story 5}}
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| {{tab/header|Story 6}}
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