Gotham Memoirs: 4-10 New Beginnings

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I decide to join Prosecutor Boseman's team. When I return to the Gotham Times to submit my resignation, Davis tries to stop me...

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Dialogue Choices

Thomson is quite intimidating. How should I answer his question?

• I've heard of it
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Transcript

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• I spend some time considering Prosecutor Boseman's offer, and finally decide to accept her invitation.
• I call her to tell her about my decision.
• She quickly answers the call, and I hear her familiar voice on the line.
• You: Hello, Prosecutor Boseman. It's Elizabeth Colvin.

• Diane Boseman: Ah, Miss Colvin. Since you're calling me...I assume you're going to tell me your decision?

• You: Yes, I've made up my mind.

• Prosecutor Boseman chuckles, as if she already knows that I'll join her.
• You: I...I would like to join your team.

• Diane Boseman: I've been waiting to hear that from you, Miss Colvin.

• You: Ah, I see. Thank you for thinking so highly of me.

• Diane Boseman: I welcome you on behalf of the team. Let's arrange a time to meet up.

• Diane Boseman: I should introduce you to the team members.

• You: Okay, when will you be available? I'll go directly to you.

• Diane Boseman: Let me see. How about this afternoon? Come to my office.

• You: This afternoon... Yes, I can make it. There's no work scheduled at the moment.

• Diane Boseman: See you later then. I look forward to your arrival.

• You: Okay, see you.

• After ending the call, I make up a reason to ask for the afternoon off. Mr. Kane does not question me.
• You: (Let's change into something suitable before I meet the team members.)

• When I arrive, the secretary receives me warmly and takes me straight to the office.
• You: Thank you, Miss Secretary.

• Secretary: You're welcome. Just call me Annie from now on.

• You: Hmm? Okay, Annie...

• Annie opens the door without bothering to knock, and invites me in with a smile.
• Diane Boseman: You're here, Miss Colvin. Come on in.

• I smile and nod, and notice that apart from Prosecutor Boseman, there's also a man in the room.
• Annie remains in the office and locks the door after we enter.
• Diane Boseman: The key members of our team are all here. Let's get to know each other.

• My eyes widen in surprise, and Annie stretches her hand towards me in a friendly manner.
• Annie: We already know each other, don't we, Miss Colvin?

• You: (Annie has always welcomed me every time I'm here. She's a friendly person.)

• You: Yes, thank you Annie, for everything. I look forward to working with you.

• Annie: Oh, you're too polite. We'll have plenty of opportunity to help each other from now on.

• Annie winks at me playfully. Her friendliness puts me at ease.
• You: And this is...?

• I glance at the young man standing next to Prosecutor Boseman. He looks grumpy and even a little arrogant.
• Annie: Ah... This is Prosecutor Boseman's subordinate, Assistant Prosecutor Thomson.

• Thomson: I can say that myself.

• Thomson keeps his hands firmly in his pockets and ignores my outstretched hand. I withdraw my hand awkwardly.
• You: Nice to meet you, Thomson...

• Thomson: Enough with the pleasantries. Colvin, have you heard of the Liebig's barrel?

• I know about Liebig's barrel, but I do not understand why Thomson would suddenly mention it.
• You: (Thomson is quite intimidating. How should I answer his question?)

I've heard of it

• You: Yes I know about the Liebig's barrel. It illustrates Liege's law of the minimum...

• I do my best to summarise what I know about the theory.
• Thomson: Since you know about it, you should understand that right now, our team is the barrel.

• You: What do you mean, Thomson?

• Thomson: If someone turns out to be the short stave that's holding the team back, I won't sit around and wait for them to improve.

• Annie: Alright, Thomson, stop joking around.

• Annie pats my arm, trying to indicate that I should not mind him.
• You: I understand how Thomson feels. But believe me, I'll prove myself.

• Thomson: Oh? You're too serious, Miss Colvin. That's just a joke, wasn't it?

What do you mean?

• You: Thomson, what are you getting at?

• Thomson: I'm just chatting with a new teammate, nothing more.

• Despite his words, his snarky tone and look of disdain convince me that it was intentional.
• You: We're meeting for the first time, aren't we?

• Thomson: Yes, and that's why I'll have to chat with you more to get to know you better.

• You: Is that so...

• Thomson: If you know about Liebig's barrel, you should know that this is for the sake of our team.

• Annie: Alright, Thomson, stop saying all this to Miss Colvin.

• Diane Boseman: Enough with the chatter, let's talk about more important matters.

• We each take a seat to listen to what Prosecutor Boseman has to say.
• Diane Boseman: As a prosecutor, it is my duty to eradicate crime. But this is not a goal that I can achieve alone.

• Diane Boseman: That is why I decided to form a professional team of trustworthy elites.

• Prosecutor Boseman pauses as she speaks and gazes at all three of us.
• Diane Boseman: I've set several tests and screened many people...

• Diane Boseman: Finally, I've selected a group of the most ideal candidates.

• Diane Boseman: These people are not only competent with integrity, they are also determined and think like I do.

• Diane Boseman: Everyone present here has been carefully selected by me. Thank you for joining my team.

• Prosecutor Boseman walks around her desk to us and bows deeply. We quickly get up to return the bow.
• Diane Boseman: We all know each other now, but I'm going to formally introduce each team member.

• She gracefully extends her hand towards Annie's seat.
• Diane Boseman: Annie has been my secretary for many years. She's good at processing government documents and many other tasks...

• Diane Boseman: She's also a very meticulous person, who can fill a much more important role.

• Annie: Thank you, Prosecutor Boseman.

• Prosecutor Boseman nods, then turns to Thomson and begins to introduce him.
• Diane Boseman: Thomson, assistant prosecutor, a rising star of New York's legal industry.

• Diane Boseman: He may be young, but already has good achievements in the legal field. I look forward to his performance on the team.

• Thomson: Thank you. Hopefully, no one drags us down.

• Prosecutor Boseman clears her throat, then turns to look at me with a kind smile.
• Diane Boseman: Miss Elizabeth Colvin, a reporter from Gotham Times. An intelligent and capable young woman.

• Thomson: A reporter? Those people who bow up the most trifle matters, and announce it to the whole world?

• You: I see you have some mistaken beliefs about our profession.

• Thomson: Who knows? Honestly, it's terrifying to think how reporters may write everything I've said in a report and publish it for all to know.

• Annie: Thomson! You should know your limits.

• Diane Boseman: Miss Colvin's actions speak volumes about her competence and integrity.

• Diane Boseman: The most outstanding young people in New York are gathered here. I see endless possibilities in you.

• Diane Boseman: From now on, we'll work together to fight crime and uphold justice.

• Thomson: Yes, we will.

• Annie: Prosecutor Boseman is right. This is why we joined the team.

• Diane Boseman: To rid New York of corruption and evil, to protect homes, and to save lives...

• Diane Boseman: This is the purpose of our team!

• To save lives...Somehow, that feels a little strange tome.
• You: (Do prosecutors need to worry about people's lives? But it seems to make sense too.)

• Prosecutor Boseman's rousing words are infectious. My passion and desire for justice has been awakened.
• You: It is an honour to join this team. Please allow me to work together with you.

• Diane Boseman: Definitely. From now on, we'll fight evil and corruption in New York City together.

• Diane Boseman: Be prepared, Miss Colvin.

• You: I will, thank you.

• I smile and nod. I'll have to head back to Gotham Times and tender my resignation soon as possible.

• I pass my resignation letter to Mr. Kane after I return to the office.
• Although he finds it a pity that I'm leaving, he approves the letter after hearing that I have a better job offer.
• After settling the necessary procedures, I return to the office to pack my belongings and to say goodbye to my colleagues.

• White: I'm so envious of you, leaving just like that. Did you find a new job?

• You: Yes. I'll still be in New York, so we'll still have a chance to meet.

• White: That's great, because I'll miss you...

• You: You can call me anytime of you're free. Maybe we can still meet for a cup of coffee.

• As I smile and say my farewells, Davis suddenly barges into the office and grabs my arm.
• Edmund Davis: I heard from the Chief that you resigned?

• You: Let me go first. Yes, and he has approved. I'm about to leave now.

• Edmund Davis: Why?

• I repeat everything I told Mr. Kane to Davis.
• Edmund Davis: You're saying you're going to work for Prosecutor Boseman?

• You: That's right. Her beliefs have convinced me. I want to work with her to reach that goal.

• Edmund Davis: So you've found your life goal... This sounds like something worth celebrating.

• Edmund Davis: I really hate to see you go, but I must still congratulate you. All the best.

• You: Thank you, Davis.

• I nod at him and turn to leave, but Davis suddenly chases after me.
• Edmund Davis: Colvin! Elizabeth, wait...

• You: Huh? What's wrong, Davis?

• Edmund Davis: I just want to know... Will I ever see you again?

• You: Um...I think that shouldn't be a problem.

• Edmund Davis: Remember to call me. If you need my help, or just want someone to talk to...

• You: Okay, I got it. Goodbye, Davis.

• I turn and leave the office, and walk towards a new life...