Gotham Memoirs: 3-7 A Dinner Date

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I meet with Miss Harris with a secret agenda. Her gentle smile and kindness only makes things more difficult for me.

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Dialogue Choices

Should I get closer to her to get more information on the councilman?

• Use her.
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• As I return home, Prosecutor Boseman's words echo in my head.
• A friend... She could be the breakthrough we need.
• Charlotte Harris, a friend, a fellow alumnus, and Councilman Harris' daughter.
• I finally decide to call her.

• I take a deep breath and dial Miss Harris' number.
• Charlotte Harris: You've reached Charlotte Harris. May I know who's calling?

• A friendly and cordial voice comes through the receiver.
• You: Hello, Miss Harris. It's me, Elizabeth Colvin.

• It's strange to ask a friend about her father's crimes.
• Thankfully, her prompt reply means I don't have to grapple with that feeling too long.
• Charlotte Harris: Oh, Miss Colvin.

• You: ...How have you been, Miss Harris? Are you doing well?

• Charlotte Harris: Of course. How about you? It's been a while since we last met.

• You: Ah, yes, the alumni ball...

• Memories of the ball and the dress she wore are still fresh in my mind.
• Charlotte Harris: You took so long to call, I thought you had forgotten me!

• You: ...I don't think it's possible to forget someone like you.

• You: Are you free to meet up?

• Charlotte Harris: What's the matter?

• The thought of meeting her with an ulterior motive worries me. What if she notices something is up?
• You: Nothing, really. I was just wondering if you wanted to meet for dinner.

• Charlotte Harris: Haha, I wasn't expecting this at all. Are you asking me out on a date, Miss Colvin?

• You: N-No... I was just--

• I hear her hearty laughter.
• Charlotte Harris: Don't worry. I was just teasing you.

• Charlotte Harris: Yes, I'd like to have dinner with you! There's this pretty good Italian restaurant I know.

• You: How does this weekend sound to you?

• Charlotte Harris: Sounds good. Trust me, you're going to love the food there.

• You: It's a date then.

• Charlotte Harris: I'll see you this weekend, Miss Colvin.

• As the day of the date approaches, doubts begin creeping in.
• I've been thinking about what to wear...
• ...and whether I'll come across as ill-mannered during the date.
• I don't think she's the kind of person who makes fun of others...
• But being in the presence of someone as dazzling as her, who wouldn't want to be the best possible version of themselves?
• Alright. Time to put an outfit together...

• I arrive at the Italian restaurant she chose.
• Attendant: Are you Miss Colvin?

• You: Yes, I am.

• Attendant: Great. Miss Harris has already arrived. This way please.

• Charlotte Harris: Hello, Miss Colvin. We finally meet again.

• I can't help but grin when I see her warm and infectious smile.
• You: Sorry for being late.

• Charlotte Harris: Don't worry. I was early because I couldn't wait to meet my adorable junior.

• You: A-ah... Thank you for agreeing to this, Miss Harris.

• Charlotte Harris: No need to be so formal. You must try the restaurant's signature dishes.

• Miss Harris starts ordering and asks my preferences from time to time.
• You: I'm fine with anything.

• After ordering, she smiles and looks at me warmly.
• Charlotte Harris: It's been a while. How are you? Everything going well with the newspaper job?

• We catch up on what has happened since our last meeting.
• Charlotte Harris: Hmm... I remember there was some unpleasantness at the end of the ball.

• You: (Is she referring to the incident with Colin and Braun...)

If Davis helped you

• Charlotte Harris: I heard someone was harassing you. Are you alright, Miss Colvin?

• You: It was nothing. They just shared some unkind words. They'd done it before.

• Charlotte Harris: Done it before? It wasn't the first time they'd done something like this?

• You: Yeah. They've been pestering me since college.

• You: They ought to do better. It's been years, but they're still using the same insults.

• Charlotte Harris: That's horrible! How could they do that to you!

• Charlotte Harris: ...I'm sorry. If I'd been there with you, they wouldn't have gotten away with it.

If Charlotte helped you

• Charlotte Harris: What ill-mannered scum...

• You: Who knows what else they might have said if you hadn't been there.

• Charlotte Harris: People like that need to be ignored. They have nothing of value to say.

• You: Yeah, I know.

• You: Other than that, the night was wonderful.

• You: Thank you for introducing me to Prosecutor Boseman. I was inspired by her speech.

• Charlotte Harris: Prosecutor Boseman is insightful and forthright. She is also one of the country's top prosecutors.

• You: It was an honour to get to know accomplished women like you and Prosecutor Boseman.

• Charlotte Harris: ...Like me?

• You: I still feel inspired by some of the things you said in the interview.

• Charlotte Harris: Really? I've said the same to others before...

• Charlotte Harris: ...but your response heartens me the most.

• You: The points you made about women's rights were spot on.

• Charlotte Harris: It must be because I've only said those things to men.

• You: But you're better than most men.

• The waiter brings us many dishes. Salami, some type of seafood soup, pasta, and other fine dishes.
• Charlotte Harris: Here, try some of this.

• Charlotte Harris: The first person who told me to look past my own gender was also a man.

• Charlotte Harris: My father, to be exact. I wouldn't have made it this far without him.

• You: (I didn't think Miss Harris would bring her father up first...)

• You: (I can use this opportunity to ask her more about him.)

• You: (It would make sense since it came up naturally.)

• You: Your father is Councilman Steven Harris, right?

• Charlotte Harris: He's just a kind and loving father to me.

• You: (Kind and loving? I wouldn't associate those words with the man I'm investigating.)

• Charlotte Harris: He supported my decision to fly and told me to ignore anyone who didn't believe in me.

• Charlotte Harris: There will always be those who doubt a woman's abilities.

• You: You're right. Very few men would have been so encouraging.

• Charlotte Harris: Haha. It's why most of my family say my father spoils me.

• Miss Harris always grins from ear to ear when she talks about her father.
• You: (She seems genuinely happy... the Councilman is important to her, of course.)

• You: I've always thought Councilman Harris would be a stern person at home as well.

• Charlotte Harris: That's just a persona. He's always been kind to his family.

• You: It's just that politicians have always struck me as the type to be solely focused on their careers.

• Charlotte Harris: He is definitely driven by his career. His term is almost over, but he has no intention of taking a break.

• You: Does he intend to serve another term?

• Charlotte Harris: I'm not sure. He rarely speaks to me about his job.

• You: (The Councilman Miss Harris describes is a completely different man from what I have known.)

• She sticks her tongue out at me playfully and ew continue the conversation.
• Councilman Harris isn't mentioned again during dinner.
• Charlotte Harris: I can't remember the last time I've had so much fun.

• Charlotte Harris: Promise me you'll ask me out again?

• Looking at her radiant smile, I think of something.
• You: (Should I get closer to her to get more information on the Councilman?)

Use Her

• You: Of course! I'd be happy to.

• Charlotte Harris: Don't wait too long to call me again, alright?

• You: (I'm sorry, Miss Harris. I don't want to hurt you. I just want to uncover the truth...)

• You: I don't want to interrupt you if you're in the middle of something important.

• Charlotte Harris: Don't worry, I'll always have time for you.

• You: Thank you, Miss Harris.

• Charlotte Harris: Didn't I tell you not to be so formal?

Don't Use Her

• You: That...

• Charlotte Harris: ...Hmm? What's the matter?

• You: (If I want to get more information on the Councilman, all I have to do is nod...)

• You: (But I can't do it...)

• I lower my head so Miss Harris will not see the guilt on my face.
• Charlotte Harris: Is something wrong, Miss Colvin?

• Her concern only fills me with more guilt.
• You: (It's just as I thought... I can't do this to a genuine friend.)

• You: It's nothing. I'm just worried I'll be busy at the office.

• Charlotte Harris: You can always call me when you're done.

• You: We should head back. It's getting late.

• Charlotte Harris: Tonight's dinner really went by in a flash. It must be because of the company.

• You: ...Because of me?

• Charlotte Harris: It's always fun to chat with you, Miss Colvin.

• You: Thank you, Miss Harris. It was fun for me too.

• Charlotte Harris: I'll see you later.

• You: Be careful on your way home.

• The road ahead is full of uncertainty, but I'm feeling much better after this meeting with Miss Harris.