Gotham Memoirs: 1-10 Special Prosecutor

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I go to the police station in a bid to get my missing documents back, but the police aren't very cooperative. Fortunately, I meet New York's special prosecutor, Diane Boseman.

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Dialogue Choices

I might hurt Prosecutor Boseman's case, and harm my own credibility.

• Tell the truth about everything.
  • Diane's Goodwill will rise
• Tell the truth, but leave out anything involving Mr. Puzo
  • Diane's Goodwill will rise

Transcript

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• Back in my room, I toss and turn in my bed for hours, struggling to fall asleep.
• The scene at the theater is etched in my mind.
• You: Stalked, burgled, held at gunpoint by the Mafia... Why do these things happen to me?

• You: This is absolutely brilliant. Way more exciting than a movie plot.

• You: Today's shootout will probably make a good article... thank goodness I took notes.

• Lifting myself out of bed, I begin flipping through the notes I took at the scene.
• As I skim through my messy notes, I recall the life-threatening encounter with Mr. Puzo...
• You: Mr. Puzo doesn't want me to write an article about this evening.

• You: But since he's a victim, it shouldn't matter that I report the fact as they are.

• You: Although if I were to write an article about this, I'd need more than just the information I gathered at the scene.

• You: I should be able to learn more from the police. Then I can write the article.

• You: And I should probably ask for an update on my burglary case...

• I can't help but feel excited at the possibility of obtaining more newsworthy material.
• You: I should try to sleep. It's gonna be a full day tomorrow.

• You: I need to head down to the police station today, so I'd better leave early.

• I explain the situation to Mr. Kane, and he quickly agrees to my request to write a new article.
• Considering the scale of the shootout at the theater, I decide it might be better to inquire at the police headquarters instead.

• You: Good day to you, sir. I'm Elizabeth Colvin, a reporter for the Gotham Times.

• You: Are there any updates on the investigation of the shooting incident at Ornald Theater last night?

• Young Cop: You're a reporter? Wait here.

• The young policeman walks away.
• You: How long am I supposed to wait?

• Thankfully, he returns quickly with a pudgy policeman.
• Middle-Aged Cop: I must apologize, Miss Reporter. There hasn't been any progress in the investigation.

• You: Can you tell me more about the case?

• Middle-Aged Cop: Hmm, we haven't found any witnesses yet.

• You: Have you looked? This can't be the only reason for your lack of progress.

• Middle-Aged Cop: It was pretty chaotic, and the scene was a mess when we arrived. How could we get any testimony?

• You: (They probably haven't bothered. I'm a witness, but they didn't call me.)

• You: You're slacking off. It's irresponsible.

• Middle-Aged Cop: Don't you chide us, Miss Reporter.

• You: This isn't the first time you've neglected your duties.

• You: There wasn't a single policeman patrolling the street on the night someone stalked me!

• Middle-Aged Cop: The police aren't God. How could we possibly appear at your beck and call?

• Middle-Aged Cop: You look unharmed to me, so I guess it wasn't a big deal.

• Middle-Aged Cop: And you can't prove you were stalked. You might have imagined it.

• You: What about last week, when my house was burgled? I called the police!

• You: I waited for an hour, but you didn't turn up!

• Middle-Aged Cop: Probably because nothing valuable was taken.

• You: How could you know that when you didn't even show up! The material I lost was very important!

• You: I lost my notes for the Miss Harris interview and everything I had on the Metropolitan Hospital--

• Middle-Aged Cop: Wait. Are you Elizabeth Colvin?

• You: Yes, I am.

• Middle-Aged Cop: Wait here, I'll check the call records.

• He leaves in a hurry, leaving me alone again.
• You: Weird. He was trying to shirk his responsibility a while ago. What changed his mind?

• You: I bet he'll sing a different tune when he retrieves the call records.

• ???: What do you mean you don't have any witness testimony? Is this why you're delaying the investigation?

• The voice comes from a professionally dressed, middle-aged lady. She's arguing with a senior officer.
• She's flanked by a handful of sharp-looking officers--a stark contrast to the other policemen.
• ???: You're making excuses. You're covering for the Mafia!

• Police Chief: It was really hectic at the theater, Prosecutor Boseman. That's why we didn't find any witnesses--

• Prosecutor Boseman: Are these the Chief Inspector's instruction? I'll write a formal request to transfer this case to our department.

• Police Chief: You're being stubborn... I assure you there wouldn't be any progress even if the case was handed over to you.

• You: (Theater? Ornald Theater? That's where I attended the premiere!)

• You: (That prosecutor... I might be able to learn more about the case if I give her my testimony.)

• You: Ma'am, I was at the theater during the shootout!

• I manage to draw the attention of the arguing pair across the station hall.
• Prosecutor Boseman: Are you certain, miss? Can you tell me when and where it happened, as well as the purpose of your visit?

• You: It happened at the Ornald Theater last Wednesday, at approximately 9pm, right after my interview with Miss Daisy Collins.

• Prosecutor Boseman: You're a reporter? What's your name and your newspaper?

• You: Elizabeth Colvin. I'm a reporter for the Gotham Times.

• Prosecutor Boseman: Pleased to meet you, Miss Colvin. I'm Diane Boseman, the new Special Prosecutor with the city.

• Prosecutor Boseman: Thank you for volunteering your testimony.

• You: My pleasure, but I have a small request.

• You: I hope you'll keep me updated on the progress of the investigation.

• Diane Boseman: Of course, but in return, you ust ensure impartiality in your news articles.

• Diane Boseman: Now, can you briefly recount the incident?

• You: No problem.

• You: (But... should I tell her about Mr. Puzo?)

• The gunmen were after Mr. Puzo, but not only did he not report it to the police, he also asked me to keep it under wraps.
• But I'd have to give false testimony if I want to keep his secret...
• I might hurt Prosecutor Boseman's case, and harm my own credibility.

Tell the truth about everything.

• I give my statement to Prosecutor Boseman, and I don't leave out any details.

Tell the truth, but leave out anything involving Mr. Puzo.

• I give my statement to Prosecutor Boseman.
• But I leave Mr. Puzo out of everything.

• Diane Boseman: A very detailed account of events, thank you, Mis Colvin. Please follow my subordinate to record your testimony.

• You: No problem.

• The senior officer from before returns as I leave with Prosecutor Boseman's subordinate.
• Middle-Aged Cop: Miss Reporter, I found your police report record... Where are you going?

• You: (My testimony is more important than the burglary right now...)

• You: I'm sorry, I have something important to do first.

• Middle-Aged Cop: You were so aggressive and demanding just a moment ago, and now you're no longer concerned about your apartment being burgled?

• Middle-Aged Cop: Reporters these days will do anything to get their hands on a scoop.

• Middle-Aged Cop: Claiming you're being stalked one moment, and claiming your house was broken into the next. Honestly...

• Boseman suddenly stops in the middle of leaving the room and returns to stand in front of me.
• Diane Boseman: You're being stalked, Miss Colvin? And your house was broken into? Could you provide details?

• You: (Why does she want to know? She seems so serious.)

• Although I have many questions swirling in my head, I give her a detailed description of both incidents.
• Diane Boseman: ...I understand now.

• Diane Boseman: You may be shocked by what I'm about to tell you, Miss Colvin, but there is a good chance these incidents are connected.

• Diane Boseman: I read the article you wrote on the Metropolitan Hospital while you were still at the Sun News.

• Diane Boseman: The stalking and burglary both happened after your article was published.

• You: My... article?

• Diane Boseman: That's right. I think you were targeted because of your exposé.

• You: I don't understand. How could they be related?

• Diane Boseman: Think about it, Miss Colvin. Your article revealed a truth someone had been concealing?

• You: I revealed the horrifying treatment patients at the Metropolitan Hospital are facing, and I guess it's not surprising that I made someone angry enough to want to hurt me.

• You: I thought getting fired was the worst that would happen. Would they really go so far as to stalk and burgle me?

• Diane Boseman: The answer may be found within the content of your article.

• You: My article mostly focused on Jessica. Could she have something to do with this?

• You: I guess I should go back to the Metropolitan Hospital and find out.

• Diane Boseman: Please contact me if you require any assistance.

• Prosecutor Boseman leaves first, and I prepare to leave as well so the junior officer can record my testimony. The senior officer stops me in my tracks, however.
• It looks like he wants to tell me something, but can't bring himself to say it.
• You: I'm sorry, can we talk about the burglary another day? I really do have something more important to deal with right now.

• I hurry after Boseman's subordinate before he can react.

• Boseman's words leave me unsetlled the rest of the day. They're still on my mind on my way home after recording my testimony.
• Could it really be true? It's not been a coincidence?