dialogue tree

solar / cyberpunk game

[Scene Setup: Vreni tracks a signal of another survivor to a hidden, abandoned lab where Isha is tinkering with a damaged SOL-DEV. She is cautious and armed, clearly protective of herself. Vreni approaches cautiously.]

Isha:
(sharply)
Who are you? How did you find me?

She does not yet reach for her weapon, but eyes at it.

Vreni:

  1. "Just a survivor. We followed the signal you sent out."

  2. "Can you relax, lady? I’m just trying to find out what the hell happened here. Same as you."

  3. "Are you okay? You seem a lil’ on edge. Like, ready-to-jump on edge."

1."Just a survivor.We followed the signal you sent out."

Isha:
(eyeing Vreni warily. Isha will remember you saying “we”)
"You think you’re surviving? Being awake is not the same thing."

Vreni:

  1. "I’m doing just fine.”

  2. "Tell me about it… Any clue what happened to the city? You’re wearing a white coat, so I assume you’re an expert on just about everything."

  3. "I think even less than I know. Guess that’s why I’m here."

1.1"I’m doing just fine."

Isha:
(smiling softly)
"Maybe you're luckier than the rest of us. But luck doesn’t get you far inside these walls. Trust me."

Vreni:
"I’m just trying to survive."

1.2"Tell me about it… Any clue what happened to the city? You’re wearing a white coat, so I assume you’re an expert on just about everything."

Isha:
"The city’s been abandoned for two days, and so far it’s just you and me. And the SOL-DEVs... they’re keeping us in the dark about what happened."

Vreni:
"I do not like the implications of what you just said.”

1.3"I think even less than I know. Guess that’s why I’m here."

Isha:
"You’re not alone in being lost. But you need to be careful—this company hides its secrets well."

Vreni:
"You seem to know a lot."

2.“Can you relax, lady? I’m just trying to find out what the hell happened here. Same as you."

Isha:
(crossing her arms. Isha will remember this, and not fondly)
"Well, it’s not like I’ve got much choice in the matter. I’ve been trying to fix my own SOL-DEV, but it’s not easy. (mutters to herself) You get… so close to finding something, and then it slips away."

Vreni:

  1. "I thought SOL-DEVs couldn’t fail. It’s kind of the point."

  2. “What happened? To the people, I mean. I don’t care about whatever it is that’s got you so pissy.”

  3. "Is it safe to be out here? Pretty sure I saw an electrical fire on my way."

2.1: "I thought SOL-DEVs couldn’t fail. It’s kind of the point."

Isha:
"Well, maybe not as much fixing as tampering with. Can’t trust their system anymore."

Vreni:
"Wait. You’re a part of Solar Industries?"

Option 2.2: "Do you know what happened to everyone else?"

Isha:
(pauses, looking away)
"I don’t know the exact details, but I have a theory or two. And I don’t think you’re going to like any of them."

Vreni:
"I don’t think anyone’s ever cared if I liked something or not. Spit it out."

2.3: "Is it safe to be out here? Pretty sure I saw an electrical fire on my way."

Isha:
"No. It’s not. But staying hidden isn't really a solution either."

Vreni:
"Well, I’m not gonna hide. Not anymore."

3."Are you alright? You seem a lil’ on edge. Like, ready-to-jump on edge."

Isha:
(sighs, dropping her guard and smiling. Isha will remember this, fondly)
"Guess I am. I’m not really… used to being out of control. I work with data, not people… So, used to having a clear right and wrong, I suppose."

Vreni:

  1. "I get it. It’s not been great on me either."

  2. "C’mon, you’re wearing a fancy coat— you should be able to fix this in a flick of a wand. Or a wrench, I guess."

  3. "You don’t have to do this alone."

3.1: "I get it. It’s not been great on me either."

Isha:
(softens slightly. Isha will remember this, fondly)
"Yeah. But you’re lucky. You haven’t seen the things I have. This city... it’s full of secrets."

Vreni:
" I do not like the sound of that. Forget I asked, I’ll see myself out. (beat) …What kinda secrets?"

3.2: "C’mon, you’re wearing a fancy coat— you should be able to fix this in a flick of a wand. Or a wrench, I guess."

Isha:
(raising an eyebrow)
"We’re talking about a city that’s practically dead."

Vreni:
"Look, I just need help. As do you, by the look of things."

3.3: "You don’t have to do this alone."

Isha:
(pauses, considering the offer)
"Maybe not. But know that we’re playing a dangerous game here."

Vreni:
"Danger would’ve probably been my middle name if my parents had any taste. I’ll be fine."

Dialogue Conclusion:

Regardless of the chosen path, Isha will agree to work with Vreni after a brief pause. If the player chose path 3.1., Isha will seem genuinely more at ease.

Isha:
(reluctantly trusting, sighing)
"My name is Isha. We can work together for now. But you need to be ready for what you’ll uncover. There’s no going back once we start."

Vreni:
(OPT-IN) "I’m Vreni. Tell me everything you know."
(OPT-OUT) “Give me a minute.”