Episode 2 :
Traversing vast distances in an empty world, you contend against isolation and exhaustion to find signs of life. But if there are humans left, are they friend or foe?
Written by : Drew Karpyshin
Directed by : Javier J. Espinoza
Produced by: Lois Wang
[…] : Now that you’ve finally reached your destination, you feel…
– …a cautious optimism. Neutral
– …a looming sense of dread. Neutral
– …a strange emptiness. Neutral
[…] : You’re torn between the urge to help and the certainty that running in a random direction would be a foolish and reckless plan.
– Focus. Study the clues. Find the shooter [20 Diamonds]
– Wait by the sled for the owner. Neutral [1.]
– Hide to spy the sled owner. Neutral [2.]
[1.a] : You nod a reply to her question. The woman has a strong Russian accent.
– Ask about the gunshots.
– Ask about her accent.
– Introduce yourself. Neutral
[1.b] Anna : Don’t worry–they’re good people. We all are.
– “This feels like a miracle.”
– “Let’s go meet them.” Neutral
– “I find that hard to believe.”
[1.c] : Anna : You’re being ridiculous, David! Grace wouldn’t want you to leave us out here in the cold.
– “He’s just being cautious.” Neutral
– “Get Grace out here.”
– “You better step aside.”
[2.a] : His English has a thick accent you can’t write place; it might be Middle Eastern. He takes a step forward and repeats his question, his voice rising slightly.
– “I don’t mean any harm.” Neutral [2.a]
– Order Any to attack. You have perished from a fatal gunshot wound. The world of Edge of Extinction is dangerous, and your choices can have deadly consequences.
– “Don’t threaten me.” Your relationship with David has suffered. [2.b]
[2.b.1] Man : Why don’t we all start over? Pretend like this whole incident never happened?
– “Sorry. I acted on instinct.” Neutral
– “Fair enough.”
– “He started it.”
[2.b.2] Joseph : Listen… we don’t have to do this in the cold. Pavel, Anna, and David can unload the sled while we go inside and I introduce you to the others.
– “Let me help with the sled.” You are not alone.
– “Sounds good.” You are not alone.
– “Just don’t try anything.”
Grace : We built this together. Everyone contributes in some way. Everyone is useful. Everyone serves a purpose. It’s how we survive.
– “But you’re in charge.” Neutral
– “It sounds amazing.” Neutral
– “I’ll earn my keep.” Neutral
Joseph : She was stationed at the NATO base in Stavanger before… well, before all this happened.
– “I don’t think she likes me.” Neutral
– “What’s your story?” Neutral
– “Let’s meet the others.” Neutral
Joseph : Come one–let me introduce you to the rest of the group.
– “Tell me about yourself first.”
– “I’d like that.”
– “Does this happen often?” Neutral
Joseph : I wandered around for about a week, starving and desperate, before I stumbled across Grace.
– “Was it just you two at first?” Neutral
– “You didn’t continue your work?”
– “What about the others”
Joseph : He says he’s glad you came, but he’s disappointed you didn’t get the message to bring cigarettes. We haven’t been able to find his brand lately
– “He shouldn’t smoke.” Neutral
– “I’ll keep my eyes open.” Neutral
– “I was focused on survival.” Neutral
Joseph : She says to please excuse her. She’s tired and needs to lie down.
– “Did I offend her?” Neutral
– “She’s pregnant? That’s… rough.” Neutral
– “Not one for chitchat, than.” Neutral
Joseph : Not that she would take antidepressants anyway; she wouldn’t want to risk harming the baby.
– “If there’s anything I can do…” Neutral
– “Someone should watch her.” Neutral
– “You make it sound bleak.” Neutral
Joseph : Louis doesn’t speak much English. But he’s an excellent musician. Whenever we’re feeling down, he plays his guitar to lift our spirits.
– “I’d love to hear him now.” Additional Dialogue [1.]
– “You’re lucky to have him.” Neutral
– “Maybe later. I’m tired.” Neutral
[1.a] : When the songs ends, there’s a smattering of applause and laughter from the group. Louis welcomes it all with a series of exaggerated bows.
– “Does he give lessons?” Neutral
– “Thank you.”
– “The world is too silent now.”
Joseph : It’s been a while since someone new showed up. It reminds us that there are still people out there somewhere. It gives us hope for the future.
– “Sometimes that’s all we have.” Neutral
– “I’m no one’s best hope.” Neutral
– “I’m happy to be here.” Neutral
Joseph : Hello? [Your name]? Are you awake?
– “Is everything okay?” Neutral
– “I am now.” Neutral
– “Let me sleep.” Neutral
Joseph : Sorry we don’t have anything fancier. In a perfect world, we’d throw a banquet in honor of your arrival. But we make do with what we’ve got.
– “This is perfect.” Neutral
– “At least it’s not jerky.” Neutral
– “This isn’t what I ordered.” Neutral
Joseph : Uh… I have a spoon here if you want it.
– “Gee, thanks for telling me.” Neutral
– “I’ve been alone too long.” Neutral
– “Spoons are for the weak.” Neutral
Joseph : How much do you know about what happened?
– “Just the basics.” Neutral
– “I know it was bad.” Neutral
– “Less than you. I bet.” Neutral
Joseph : Wheat, corn, and rice were contaminated. Every fruit and vegetable, in every country around the world.
– “Nobody noticed?” Neutral
– “Sounds like biowarfare.” Neutral
– “Just listen to the story. ” Neutral
Joseph : In just over a month, thousands of years of human culture and achievement came crashing down.
– “But it wasn’t just humans.” Neutral
– “Wasn’t anyone immune?” Neutral
– “It was bound to happen.” Neutral
Joseph : I… I came close to the breaking point myself. Before I found this group, I thought about ending it all.
– “I thought about it too.” Neutral
– “I’m glad you didn’t.” Neutral
– “I’d never give up like that.” Neutral
Joseph : Which reminds me: Grace asked to speak with you. Alone.
– “That sounds ominous.” Neutral
– “Can you be there?” Neutral
– “I’ll go see her now.” Neutral
If you spied on the group : David is still upset that you were spying on us. I suppose I am as well.
– “I’m sorry about that.” Neutral
– “I was just being careful.” Neutral
– “I don’t like being scolded.”
If you didn’t spy on the group : I suppose you could say the same about me.
– “You’re just being careful.” Neutral
– “You can trust me.”
– “Is there a point here?”
[…] : What skills did you have before the collapse?
– “Weapons and tactics. I’m a cop.” [18 Diamonds] Society or no society, you’re still a cop. / By choosing this option, you have given your character special skills that will be useful throughout the story.
– “Medecine, I’m a doctor.” [18 Diamonds] All those years in Medical school were worth it. / By choosing this option, you have given your character special skills that will be useful throughout the story.
– “I’m just a survivor.” You’re a survivor, isn’t that enough?
– “I have nothing special.”
Grace : You’ll have some time to prove yourself. See if you fit in. And then we’ll vote to decide if you stay.
– “Prove myself?” Neutral
– “You’d really cast me out?” Neutral
– “The choice works both ways.” Neutral
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