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Inland Empire - Hey! Did you hear what the book-head said back there?
You - When? What?
Inland Empire - That thing about us being all alone in the whole universe.
Do you think we are?
Encyclopedia [medium:success] - I simply meant that there are no innocences alive right now. I was not suggesting anything else.
Inland Empire - Okay, but, what if there *is?*
What if there is an innocence alive right now? Undiscovered? Blending in with the crowds? Waiting for their moment to reveal themselves to the world and save us?
Logic [trivial:success] - Okay, no. That's dumb. Don't entertain that thought.
Inland Empire - Why? Why *not?* We've had lots of innocences! Why couldn't there be one right now?
Logic - Somebody would've noticed.
Inland Empire - Not if they weren't looking for one! If everyone went around *not* believing there was an innocence, we wouldn't have any because nobody would ever notice them!
Logic - The chances are *miniscule.*
Encyclopedia - I would like to reiterate that this was not what I meant and that I am in no way responsible for any of this.
Inland Empire - Head honcho! I think you know what we have to do now.
1. Start looking for the next innocence!
2. You're not suggesting we do it ourselves are you?
3. No. That's stupid.
You - Start looking for the next innocence!
Inland Empire - That's right!
Half Light [challenging:success] - Hey, maybe... Maybe *that's* it. Maybe that's our purpose as harbinger of the apocalypse! To locate the next innocence before it is time!
Logic - No. Please no. That's insane.
Inland Empire - Come on! Don't throw away this opportunity to do good in the name of all mankind! Think of all the good things we would accomplish by proxy!
1. But how would I do all that?
2. Let's get looking! [Opt in.]
3. I guess I could keep an eye out... [Hesitantly opt in.]
4. Shut up, weird superstitious thought in my head. [Opt out.]
You - But how would I do all that?
Inland Empire - Make use of the other human beings in your surroundings. Ask people who might know. Oh, and you should definitely read through that book again. 'The Greatest Innocence,' was it? See if there's anything useful.
1. Let's get looking! [Opt in.]
2. I guess I could keep an eye out... [Hesitantly opt in.]
3. Shut up, weird superstitious thought in my head. [Opt out.]
You - Let's get looking! [Opt in.]
Inland Empire - That's the spirit! With that attitude, we'll be the one to locate the next innocence in no time. We can come back to the window to put it all together once we've gathered enough evidence to make a legitimate guess. Until then, keep your eyes open! We are embarking on the most important journey of our lives.
Logic - Oh god...
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