Memory: EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE... (page 29-32)
Game: Day 111

Content: Deep, steady breaths. Empty your thoughts, focus on your breathing. It's almost time. You don't have to like this but it is necessary - the betrayer is on his way. He needs to die and you must focus on that, not the niggling sensation that says everything about this makes your stomach twist in knots. It would be simpler if he could just die, but making him suffer for his treason is important and that means being in this place and remembering -

"What's wrong? Your breathing is irregular."

You don't even realize someone's speaking to you immediately, snapping back to the present. Darkness, sitting on a couch. A worn down table in front of you, the only source of light from a nearby window. It's blinding and you don't look, don't turn to face the old man speaking to you, don't do anything but stare ahead. You can make out his features, barely, in your peripheral. Aged, exhausted with lines on his face and a disapproving frown.

You don't want to disappoint him so you lie, just a little.

"...Nothing. But I don't think he's the type to bite our bait so easily."

The traitor isn't stupid, doesn't make foolish mistakes. This isn't a good idea and you aren't convinced he will show. You wouldn't, if it was you.

At least, that's what you believe. It is a weakness; to care, to need, to love.

"Well, he's always been a half assed bastard. Unlike these guys," the man gestures and three figures approach on your left, crouching nearby, "who have sacrificed everything in order to gain the power to destroy everything, he could never make that final leap of faith."

The three are grotesque but you have grown used to that. Faceless, muscular figures in masks and leather, each carrying a cross bound as they are. The old man speaks again, a subtle scorn in his voice.

"For some reason, he could never be forced to harm his family. An assassin can't have such conflicting feelings because they shall eventually prove lethal to him in the end."

Ties that bind and hold us back. You wonder if it was a jab at not just the traitor, but yourself. You are only necessary because of Trip of Death. You wouldn't be here otherwise, you are not strong enough.

"When this job is over, we should return to the Eye of Michael's main headquarters. With the head of a traitor in our hands, they will welcome us with open arms."

Again, you stay quiet, listening as the old man asks for the three's opinions. They don't speak and his laughter grates. Eventually, you find your voice.

"I understand. Still, those guys," and now, your gaze travels to the window - outside a vast expanse of desert, with distant figures armed lurking outdoors, "seem completely useless." The old man assures you, and you can't help but protest - "But honestly, do we really need them? For this situation, don't you think the two of us are more than enough?"

They are weak and stupid, rash and thoughtless in their actions. You don't trust them, violence not contained and itching to lash out. The people here don't deserve that, but they don't deserve what you're doing, either.

"Those bastards outside don't have a chance in hell of beating him," he laughs again, easing into the couch. "Well, we'll see. Thanks to them, we've installed an alarm around the orphanage."

Your brow furrows, puzzled. "An... alarm?"

The memory ends before you get an explanation.

What it does: HAHAHA I AM ASSASSIN TRASH whatever.

Memory: Idiot! Don't raise your head! (page 14-16)
Game: Day 5

Summary: Flashback to Livio being maybe like... 10 years old? Anyway, it's at the orphanage when we see a girl named Jasmine crying and clinging to a ledge sticking off the church (wow who's great idea what that?) as she tries to reach her puppy, who is sitting there on the ledge looking terrified. The other kids and matron have gathered down below, gaping while Wolfwood (also a kid here) has climbed onto the roof to get her down. He shouts at her not to look down, which prompts her to raise her head. He shouts at her about this just as she loses her grip and falls. Everyone screams and panics, only for Livio to slide in like he's running for home. He catches her just as she's about to hit the ground and they both lay there, stunned, only for Jasmine to burst into tears.

What it does:
- This is the first time Livio says he had feelings of caring for someone else and wanting to protect them. He's gonna associate them as being really important and a strong part of who he is.

- As a result, he's gonna put effort into protecting and caring for his teammates and others.

- Hopefully this will lead to less tears.

- Wolfwood's first appearance!! They have known each other for a long time??



Memory: Where are you aiming, Nicholas? (page 15-21)
Game: Day 3???

Summary: Scene opens with some military guys having a conversation about the Ark, which is currently wrecking havoc over the planet. They're planning to shoot it down when they see three figures in the distance; Livio, Wolfwood and Chapel. The army corps fire first, and Wolfwood responds in kind, using his rocket launcher - injuring, but not killing anyone. Chapel openly laughs and mocks him, telling him he's supposed to aim to kill and Wolfwood glares in response. Chapel goads Wolfwood some more, saying he's just like them (Livio and Chapel), tells him to stop wasting time and that he can't just stop being a murderer when it's convenient for him.

He also mentions the Eye of Michael, which triggers Livio to go running into the middle of the militia and start shooting. Wolfwood pulls out his gun and holds it to Chapel's head, ordering him to tell Livio to stop. Unfortunately, everyone is already dead. Chapel points this out much to Wolfwood's distress and Livio's apparent apathy, then says they were basically doing these guys a favor.

What it does:
- First memory of Livio's not so clean past! He's going to try to rationalize his being there and what was happening since he's got no context for the situation.

- Eventually he will realize there is no rationalizing this, he basically committed murder for absolutely no reason other than he was told to.

- Mixed feelings. He won't want this to happen again, but during day 5 he definitely thought about selling another team up the river.

- This introduces Chapel, arguably one of the strongest influences on Livio's life. Right now his impression of him is... Not good.

- Weird feelings on Wolfwood. I'll go into that later, I guess. P:

- FIRST MENTION OF THE EYE OF MICHAEL.