Gotham Memoirs: 1-13 The Alumni Ball

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I change into the gown Miss Harris sent and attend Imperial University's alumni ball with Davis. Miss Harris introduces me to a special guest...

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• Required: Jazz Quintet
• Event Logs: Special Prosecutor
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Dialogue Choices

I should look for them and say goodbye.

• Look for Davis first
  • Davis' Goodwill will rise
• Look for Harris first
  • Charlotte's Goodwill will rise

Transcript

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• Postman: Are you Elizabeth Colvin? You have a parcel from Miss Harris. Please sign here.

• You: Oh! She sent a gown with the invitation card.

• For Elizabeth. You will look lovely in this. - Sincerely, Charlotte Harris
• You: I just met Miss Harris.

• You: I can't believe she sent me such an expensive gift.

• You: She's too kind... I shall wear this to the ball today!

• A car honks rhythmically. Curious, I push the window open and look outside.
• A classic red Mercedes is parked in front of the building, looking very impressive.
• A man exits the car and coolly leans against it.
• You: ...Davis?

• Edmund Davis: Hey, sweetheart. I'm here to pick you up.

• You: You... I'll be downstairs in a minute.

• You: I'm starting to regret asking you along.

• Edmund Davis: What did I do?

• You: I'm attending a college alumni ball, but you're dressed like a dandy on the way to a jewelry show.

• You: This is a nightmare...

• Edmund Davis: I assure you we'll be the center of attention. Wanna bet?

• You: Sure. What shall we bet on

• Edmund Davis: The loser has to grant the winner one wish. Deal?

• You: Deal!

• The ball is much bigger than I thought. Davis and I make our way through the crowd.
• As we make our way to Miss Harris, I recognize several faces from the newspapers. It feels strange to see them in person.

• Edmund Davis: Do you see the envy on their faces? Do you hear it in their voices?

• You: Are you sure it's envy?

• You: It's hard not to be blinded by that sparkling crystal rose on your chest.

• Edmund Davis: I bet you we'd be the center of attention, but we didn't specify for what reason.

• Edmund Davis: That means I win! Now I must think of a wish...

• Charlotte Harris: Elizabeth, you're here! The gown suits you perfectly, just as I thought.

• You: Thank you for the gown, Miss Harris. It was a big help.

• Charlotte Harris: No problem. It's my duty to look out for a fellow alumna.

• Charlotte Harris: This gentleman is...?

• You: This is my colleague, Davis. Davis, meet Miss Harris.

• Edmund Davis: I've heard a lot about you, Miss Harris. Your flight across the ocean was incredible.

• Edmund Davis: We are proud to have an amazing woman like you in New York.

• Charlotte Harris: You flatter me. There are may more amazing women and men in New York.

• Charlotte Harris: May I borrow your partner for a moment, Mr. Davis?

• Edmund Davis: Of course. Enjoy your evening, ladies.

• Charlotte Harris: Let's go. I'll introduce you to that person I mentioned.

• The moment Davis leaves, Miss Harris pulls me by the arm and leads me through the crowd to a tall lady.
• Charlotte Harris: Diane, this is Miss Colvin, a reporter at the Gotham Times. She is also from Imperial University.

• Charlotte Harris: The last time she interviewed me, we discussed the topic of female role models.

• Charlotte Harris: I wanted to introduce you since you're a perfect example.

• Diane Boseman: Diane Boseman. Nice to meet you, Miss Colvin.

• You: (Boseman? The newly appointed Special Prosecutor?)

• You: (The major newspapers have been writing about her for so long, I feel like I know her already.)

• You: Are you the new Special Prosecutor?

• You: I can't believe I'm meeting you in person...

• Diane Boseman: Let's meet up for a proper conversation another time. I need to get ready for my speech now.

• You: Miss Boseman, do you have time for a short interview later?

• You: Beyond your career aspirations, I'd also like to discuss the difficulties female legal practitioners face in today's social climate.

• Diane Boseman: What a coincidence. That's one of the topics covered in my speech today.

• Diane Boseman: You're welcome to listen if you're interested.

• I can finally relax with Boseman's promise of an interview. I've done what I came here to do.
• I take my seat next to Miss Harris and wait for the speech to begin.

• ...Organized crime is becoming a significant and growing threat. This is one of our country's greatest challenges.
• To tackle this, we must gather all our forces and suppress it with the full might of the law.
• ...At the same time, I am advocating for more women to join the legal profession, so we can protect and reform the law together.
• ...I hope that one day, our family and friends can safely walk on the streets at night.
• May everyone be safe from violence, and freely pursue their dreams in New York.

• You: What a wonderful speech! With your leadership, those criminals can surely be stopped.

• You: But what did you mean by "gathering all our forces", Miss Boseman?

• Diane Boseman: Besides law enforcement officers, every member of society has a role.

• Diane Boseman: Everyone can play a part, whether they're a regular civilian, or someone with a voice, such as a reporter.

• Prosecutor Boseman's compliment makes me feel proud and honored.
• Diane Boseman: The press plays an important role in fighting crime.

• You: Yes, many newspapers and reporters have contributed significantly. But I haven't done anything...

• Diane Boseman: That's not true. I read the article you wrote on the Metropolitan Hospital.

• Diane Boseman: It was powerful and spoke to my heart. A very meaningful article.

• You: You remember my article? I thought everyone would have forgotten it by now.

• Diane Boseman: It left a strong impression on me. By the way, did you follow up on the patients' situation?

• You: To be honest with you, I was forced to leave the Sun News because of the article.

• You: I've not followed up on the case since I joined the Gotham Times.

• Diane Boseman: I'm deeply concerned about their situation, both as a prosecutor and a woman.

• Diane Boseman: But I can't investigate directly, due to my office.

• Diane Boseman: As a reporter with a platform, you can do more for them.

• Diane Boseman: I can provide support, if you're willing.

• You: You mean if we get enough evidence...

• You: (Maybe I should continue investigating the Metropolitan Hospital...)

• You: (I'd like to visit the patients too. I wonder how they're doing.)

• An elegant middle-aged man approaches Boseman and whispers something to her.
• Diane Boseman: I'm so sorry, I don't think we have time for an interview today. Here's my card.

• Diane Boseman: Call me another time to schedule an interview. And don't hesitate if you need my help.

• You: Yes, thank you!

• It's time for me to leave, but I don't see Miss Harris or Davis anywhere.
• You: I should look for them and say goodbye.

Look for Davis first

• The hall is way too crowded. I decide to ask an attendant for help.
• You: Excuse me, have you seen a tall blonde man in a suit?

• Attendant: Sorry, Miss. There are many gentlemen her who match that description. Could you be more specific?

• You: Oh yes, he has a crystal rose on his suit.

• Attendant: Ah, that gentleman... I saw him at the southeast section of the hall.

Look for Harris first

• The hall is way too crowded. I decide to ask an attendant for help.
• You: Excuse me, have you seen Miss Charlotte Harris?

• Attendant: Of course. Miss Harris is at the south section of the hall.

• I thank the attendant and start to push my way through the crowd.
• My heart sinks as two familiar figures stop me in my tracks: two bullies who used to pick on me in college.
• Colin: Well, well, well. If it isn't little Lizzle!

• Colin: What are you doing in New York? I thought you went back crying to your family's ranch.

• Colin, a cocky kid form an affluent family in New York. He was the leader of a group of bullies who liked to pick on kids from the Midwest.
• Besides causing trouble for us in class, they bullied us verbally and physically.
• You: You're in my way, Colin.

• Colin: Wow, Colvin. It's only been a year since we last saw each other, and you've already forgotten your place. How dare you talk to me like that!

• Braun: Oh, of course. Little Lizzie is a celebrity now.

• Braun, the "material girl". She was once a victim of bullying, but joined the bullies after acquainting herself with the rich kids.
• She was worse than Colin, perhaps out of spite for being a victim in the past.
• You: Please show some respect, Colin, Braun.

• The buried memories of humiliation surface in my mind, and I can barely control my emotions.

• Colin: Who do you think you are? Do you really think you deserved that 'A'? You better know your place!

• Braun: Have you looked at yourself in the mirror, dear Elizabeth? Do you really think you're worthy of Rogers?

• Colin: Go back to your pig farm! You stink!

• Braun: You came to a ball dressed like that? As expected of an ignorant country bumpkin.

• As I try to control my emotions, they start spewing insults at me, just like they did in college.
• Colin: Respect? Are you worthy of that? You know full well how you managed to set foot in this place.

• Braun: The councilman's daughter, or the Davis family's son. Whose boot did you lick?

• Suppressing my rage, I compose myself and retaliate.
• You: I'm sorry to see you've remained a parasite, Braun. It's a shame you've become a mindless fool like him.

• You: I word hard and make my own living. You have no right to insult me.

• Colin: What a joke. No matter how hard you try, you're still a penniless and worthless country bumpkin.

• Braun: Where did you steal that gown? And this is an event exclusively for "outstanding alumni", how did you sneak in?

Look for Davis first

• Edmund Davis: Elizabeth, do you smell something?

• Davis winks at me as he asks.
• You: I do, Edmund. What's that smell?

• Edmund Davis: Let me take a whiff... Sir, did you forget to brush your teeth?

• Colin: What nonsense! I brushed my teeth in the morning! I even used cologne!

• Edmund Davis: Well, it didn't help. Your breath still stinks.

• Edmund Davis: You should visit a dentist. Do you need me to recommend one?

• Colin: You! Are you trying to say...

• Braun: That's enough, Colin. Excuse us, Mr. Davis.

• Colin and Braun leave hastily without saying another word.
• You: I thought all rich people were the same, but you...

• Edmund Davis: What? Have you changed your mind about my beautiful crystal rose?

• I roll my eyes, refusing to answer his silly question. Davis eventually stops pestering me as I keep ignoring him.
• He calls my name, and tells me it's time to go home.

Look for Miss Harris first

• Charlotte Harris: I'm the one who invited Miss Colvin. Do you have a problem with that?

• Braun: We...

• Charlotte Harris: Why don't you introduce yourselves? Miss Colvin and I would love to know more about your achievements as "outstanding alumni".

• Colin and Braun glance at each other uneasily.
• Colin: Miss Harris, we...

• Colin tries to explain, but is quickly pulled away by Braun.}}
• You: Thank you, Miss Harris...

• Charlotte Harris: Don't take their words to heart. Worms like them put others down to mask their own failures.

• Charlotte Harris: But you're different. I believe you'll achieve great things.

• A myriad of emotions floods over me upon hearing Miss Harris' encouragement. I look at her gratefully, not knowing how to respond.
• Davis' voice pulls me out of my stupor. I thank Miss Harris earnestly, and follow Davis to his car.

• I keep thinking about what happened today on the ride home.
• When will I become an "outstanding alumnus" and earn everyone's respect?