Ashtags Part 1 :
Partnering with his one-time mentor, former agent Gregory Pierce, Fulton heads to Stanford University to investigate a rash of seemingly accidental deaths with odd connections to a new social-dating app.
Written by: Sean Kelley-McKeever
Directed by: Brian Chow
Produced by: Kyler McLaughlin
Special Agent Aaron Fulton
Dexler : Okay so you know, too. Of course. Makes sense that you would. What, uh… Is this good or bad?
– Say that Pierce is overbearing. Neutral
– Reassure her. Pierce is responsible.
– Be evasive.
A.D. Skinner : Now, I assume that both of you have already been briefed on the Pierce situation. Is that correct?
– “Pierce told me.”
– “Yes. We know.”
– Let Dexler answer. Neutral
Dexter : Okay, so there was a rapid-fire string of unfortunate incidents. How is this an X-File?
– Agree with Dexler. Neutral
– Say nothing.
– Scold Dexler.
A.D. Skinner : Four posts, four deaths. According to the app’s founder, this Ashtag account doesn’t exist in their database.
– “Where there’s a threat there’s a motive.” Neutral
– “The posts could be hoaxes.”
– “Might be a hacker.”
A.D Skinner : The Pierce Institute is pairing each of you with one of their consultants. Don’t ask who. I have no idea.
– “They’re splitting us up?” Neutral
– “You’re okay with this.”
– “We don’t need babysitters.”
[…] : It frustrates you not to know exactly the nature of Pierce’s involvement. Who’s really in charge here?
– Play as Skinner. Fight to protect the X-Filles. [22 Diamonds]
– Ask about chain of command. Neutral
A.D Skinner : She’ll be on a later flight. Different hotel too, closer to the developers. For now, I need a moment with your partner.
– Show concern for Dexler. Neutral
– Say goodbye.
– Question their need for privacy.
Pierce : You’ll be working with me on this one.
– Accept it and move on.
– See the bright side. You welcome Pierce’s assistant.
– Vent your frustrations.
Mrs. Chen : Thing is, the light test out fine, and our programmers can’t replicate the glitch. There’s no explanation for what happened.
– Inquire about hacking. Neutral
– Express your skepticism.
– Imply she’s lying.
Pierce : Where’s your head right now? Where are you thinking this leads?
– “The paranormal.”
– “Has to be hackers.” Neutral
– “Coincidence.”
[…] : Maybe dressing down would make students more likely to warm up to you, and you could present to live out part of your dream.
– Buy and wear the hoodie. [20 Diamonds]
– Move along. Neutral
Pierce : She should be out in a second. Marjorie Banks. Why don’t you take lead?
– Thank Pierce. Neutral
– Agree with a friendly jab.
– Accuse him of hovering.
Majorie Banks : On the app. R8R? It’s kind of a cesspool really. All your dating history on display, everyone accusing each other of lying about bad stuff.
– Connect with her. Neutral
– Flatter her.
– Question her judgment.
Marjorie Banks : As busy as he was with football and classes, he always found time for me. He was really amazing.
– Gently explore Pandy Tully’s flaws. You shook Marjorie, How you handle her now is vital.
– Inquire about enemies.
– Push her for dirt.
Marjorie Banks : I keep waking up in the middle of the night to check my phone… I don’t know what to do…
– Help her cope. Neutral
– Offer condolences.
– Thank her for her time.
Dexler : …So that’s everything from this end. How are things on campus?
– Tell her about Pierce.
– Mention the connection between victims. Neutral
– Bring up the campus mood.
Pierce : Class should be out any second. You should babe gotten his picture with my last text. Brennan Farrell, Tully’s roommate.
– Plan to work with Pierce. Neutral
– Politely request to work solo.
– Prod Pierce to leave… hard.
[…] : Brennan clearly had issues with Tully, and likely still has some with Tully’s friends.
– Mirror his point of view.
– Be sympathetic. Neutral
– Talk without pretence.
Brennan Farrell : Not that I really want them to die. I just… wish they’d go away. And I’m not sorry that Randy’s dead.
– Help him though a tough time. You encouraged Brennan.
– Condemn his insensitivity.
– Suspect his involvement.
[…] : Pierce suggests splitting two tasks: you can look up the other victims” social media for evidence or check the local authorities’ records.
– Go online. Neutral
– Make some calls.
Pierce : The girl, she was campaigning for a smoke-free campus and got pretty intense about it, but that’s all. What are you thinking.
– “They had a common enemy.” Neutral
– “It is karma.”
– “Could be the Magic Bullets.”
Pierce : I understand why you always go there, but not everything is the work of deranged killers, okay?
– “You don’t know me!”
– “My theory’s valid.”
– “What’s your plan, then?” Neutral
Steven Park : Uh, yeah. They think I’m a jerk because it insults my intelligence to engage in small talk. I get right to it.
– Make use of his smarts. Neutral
– Offer compassion.
– knock him down a peg.
[…] : …until he starts to shudder. He reaches for his neck as frothy saliva spills from his mouth. He can’t breathe.
– Rush him to the EMTs.
– Clear his airway. Neutral
Next : Episode 7 - Ashtags, Part 2
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