*if (asklucy =true)
	"Didn't I already tell you plenty?"

	"I would like to learn more."

	"Why, exactly?"
*if (noasklucy =true)
	"What happened to having your own stuff going on?"

	"I changed my mind."

	"Why?"
*if ((asklucy =false) and (noasklucy =false))
	"Why are you so interested in me?"
*fake_choice
	#I find you interesting
		*if (female =true)
			*set lucy_stein +5
		She raised an eyebrow at me, "I'm not sure you appreciate the many ways that can be taken. Though I am flattered, either way, I'm not really in the market at the moment."

		"Does that mean you will not answer questions?"

		"Don't take this the wrong way, but I don't really feel comfortable being questioned about my life by someone I just met today. I'd be happy to learn more about you though."

	#I am just curious
		She had a short laugh about that, "My, you are an odd one. I'd be careful about that curiosity of yours, it might get you in trouble. As for me, I hope you don't take this the wrong way, but I'm not exactly comfortable about being questioned about my life by someone I just met today. I'd be happy to learn more about you though."

	#Actually, now that you mention it, I'm not curious
		"Okay?" She raised an eyebrow at me, "Well, you're an odd one. You have the face of a shark yet it feels like you're not really focusing on anything. Since you're suddenly not curious, do you mind if I ask you a few questions?"

"Like what?"

*if (protectlucy =true)
	"For starters, where did you learn all that?"

	"All what?"

	"All that fighting you did in language arts?"

	*if (travel =true)
		"My family tended to move around. I picked it up over time."

		"That is a complete lie," she said instantly, "I guess I won't pry. You did help me out, even if it wasn't necessary, so I'll respect your privacy."

	*if (terrorist =true)
		"I'm a former soldier."

		"You know, I almost believe that, if it weren't for the fact that it's absolutely insane. I guess I won't pry. You did help me out, even if it wasn't necessary, so I'll respect your privacy."

	*if (york =true)
		"I grew up in New York. Rough streets."
		
		"That is a complete lie," she said instantly, "I guess I won't pry. You did help me out, even if it wasn't necessary, so I'll respect your privacy."

	*if (no =true)
		"I refuse to answer that."

		"At least you didn't lie to me. I guess I won't pry. You did help me out, even if it wasn't necessary, so I'll respect your privacy."

	"You have my gratitude."

	"So something is bothering me about you," she said with a stroke of her chin, "I don't recognize you. And I know [i]everyone.[/i] What do your parents do?"

	*fake_choice
		#My mother is dead, my adopted father works for the CIA
			*set firearms -1
			*set stealth -1
			"Really? I'm sorry to hear that, what did your mother die of?"

			"Blood loss from a bullet to the lower torso."

			"Oh...I'm sorry to hear that."
		#My father is an accountant
			"Lie."

			"How can you tell?"

			"I'm not sure if you're aware of this or not, but you're bad at lying. But that's alright, let's just pretend that I believed it."
		#I don't know
			She raised a single disbelieving eyebrow at me, "Were you hit on the head or something?"

			*if (hurt =true)
				"Earlier today. That may have relevance."

			*if (hurt =false)
				"Yes, but not recently."

			"Right, okay then, I guess I'll pretend I believe you and you suddenly forgot who your parents were."
		#I can't tell you
			"They aren't involved in the drug trade or something, are they?"

			Come to think of it, I don't really know my father so there is so I guess there is at least a slim possibility of him being a drug lord. And I don't know what Daniel does for the CIA, he never talks about it, so he's also a suspect. "Possibly."

			"Right, well, I guess I won't ask you anything else about it since you obviously don't feel like talking."
	*page_break Next
	"One more question, just one more. Would you like a job?"

	Something clicks in my brain and some subconscious part of me starts carefully listening for orders. The rest of me is still conscious enough to think, but I suppose the habit of blindly accepting whatever command is sent to my general direction is a bit hard to break, "You wish to employ my skills?"

	"In a sense. You're new, so I suppose I can explain a few things. My father, Gerald Stein, just happens to be this state's congressman, and aside from my duties as student council president, I take it upon myself to do some business on the side to help support his position. Lately though, this has been getting a bit dicey, and I've been thinking that a bodyguard may be in order. Do you see what I'm asking now?"

	"You want me to protect you."

	"That's right. In exchange, I can open a few doors for you. You will be paid, of course, but more than that. Time out of classes, a whisper in the teacher's ear, a get out of jail free card which something tells me you will probably need in the near future, and in the long term, a recommendation from a congressman will probably make finding an occupation or university a lot less troublesome. All you have to do is stay by my side between classes and help me out with some of the side projects I get involved in. Does this appeal to you?"

	Something tells me that most of the stuff she just listed are things Daniel and the CIA could already have provided. Still, if I ever want a life away from them, it would probably be a good idea to get a contact away from those circles.
	*choice
		#Yes
			*set lucyrelationship "Professional"
			*set hiredlucy true
			*set lucy_stein +20
			"Very well."

			She smiles, "Excellent. I warn you, I work my employees hard, but unlike other employers I'll never betray you and will reward loyalty well. I hope we can make this work for a very long time."

			"What do you want me to do first?"

			"First, I need you to come with me. There's something I need to do and having you along will make it easier. Don't worry about missing class, I'll excuse you to the principal."
			*page_break Sixth hour (with Lucy)
			*goto_scene 1-10Lucy-1
		#No
			*set lucyrelationship "Rejected"
			*set rejectlucy true
			*set dismiss +1
			*set nolucy true
			"I cannot."

			She seems surprised, and something tells me she's not very used to her offers being rejected, "Very well, I suppose I cannot force you. I would appreciate if you refrain from interfering with my business in the future. Have a nice day."
			
			Miss. Stein snaps her lunchbox shut and walks off with an urgency to her step. Evidently, business is calling her very loudly, and I'm left alone with my own lunch and table.
			*if (dismiss =1)
				*goto_scene 1-9lunch-1dismissed
			*else
				*goto_scene 1-9lunch-1end
		#I'll think about it
			"I'm afraid that's not really an option," she says matter-of-factly, "You see, I need your services [i]right now[/i] and can't afford to put it off, so I need to know right away if I can count on you. Can I count on you?"
			*choice
				#Yes
					*set lucyrelationship "Professional"
					*set hiredlucy true
					*set lucy_stein +20
					"Very well."

					She smiles, "Excellent. I warn you, I work my employees hard, but unlike other employers I'll never betray you and will reward loyalty well. I hope we can make this work for a very long time."

					"What do you want me to do first?"

					"First, I need you to come with me. That business I mentioned won't wait around for us, and there is only so much time in the hour. Don't worry about missing class, I'll excuse you to the principal."
					*page_break Sixth hour (with Lucy)
					*goto_scene 1-10Lucy-1
				#No
					*set lucyrelationship "Rejected"
					*set rejectlucy true
					*set dismiss +1
					*set nolucy true
					"I cannot."

					She seems surprised, and something tells me she's not very used to her offers being rejected, "Very well, I suppose I cannot force you. I would appreciate if you refrain from interfering with my business in the future. Have a nice day."
					
					Miss. Stein snaps her lunchbox shut and walks off with an urgency to her step. Evidently, business is calling her very loudly, and I'm left alone with my own lunch and table.
					*if (dismiss =1)
						*goto_scene 1-9lunch-1dismissed
					*else
						*goto_scene 1-9lunch-1end
*if (protectlucy =false)
	*set dismiss +1
	*set nolucy true
	*set lucyrelationship "Fond"
	"Something is bothering me about you," she said with a stroke of her chin, "I don't recognize you. And I know [i]everyone.[/i] What do your parents do?"

	*fake_choice
		#My mother is dead, my adopted father works for the CIA
			*set stealth -1
			*set firearms -1
			"Really? I'm sorry to hear that, what did your mother die of?"

			"Bullet to the lower torso."

			"Oh...I'm sorry to hear that."
		#My father is an accountant
			"Lie."

			"How can you tell?"

			"I'm not sure if you're aware of this or not, but you're bad at lying. But that's alright, let's just pretend that I believed it."
		#I don't know
			She raised a single disbelieving eyebrow at me, "Were you hit on the head or something?"

			*if (hurt =true)
				"Earlier today. That may have relevance."

			*if (hurt =false)
				"Yes, but not recently."

			"Right, okay then, I guess I'll pretend I believe you and you suddenly forgot who your parents were."
		#I can't tell you
			"They aren't involved in the drug trade or something, are they?"

			Come to think of it, I don't really know my father so there is so I guesss there is at least a slim possibility of him being a drug lord. And I don't know what Daniel does for the CIA, he never talks about it, so he's also a suspect. "Possibly."

			"Right, well, I guess I won't ask you anything else about it since you obviously don't feel like talking."

	"Did that satisfy your curiosity?"

	"For now. I hope you don't think I'm rude, but there's something I need to get to," she says while snapping her lunchbox shut, "I do hope we meet again though."

	Miss. Stein snaps her lunchbox shut and walks off with an urgency to her step. Evidently, business is calling her very loudly, and I'm left alone with my own lunch and table.
	*if (dismiss =1)
		*set report_lucydismiss true
		*goto_scene 1-9lunch-1dismissed
	*else
		*goto_scene 1-9lunch-1end