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Section - Standard Behavior

SuppC is a thread. The escape clause is p_supp_bye.

p_supp_exhausted is a repeatable ephemeral beat in SuppC with reaction "Progue [one of]rubs his temples[or]sighs[or]looks away[or]shrugs[in random order]. '[one of]I don't want to talk about it any more,[or]Let's talk about something else, all right?[or]I'm afraid that's really all I can remember right now,[in random order]' he says.".

p_supp_bored is a repeatable terminal beat in SuppC with reaction "[if affinity of Progue > 0][psb_like][otherwise][psb_dislike][end if]". To say psb_like: say "'[one of]Terrible sorries, but I[or]Hate to cut this short, but I[or]So much to do; I[or]Oh! Forgot all about what I was doing. I[in random order] [one of]really should get back to this[or]better get back to it[or]should keep going or I'll forget what I'm doing[in random order],' he says, [animus-business]. "; say "'[one of]Ta[or]Have a pleasant [progue-time-of-day][or]Good [progue-time-of-day][or]Craze you later[in random order]!' [Progue-resumes].". To say psb_dislike: say "'[one of]Not that this isn't fascinating[or]I really hate to inconvenience you[or]Well, as vibrant a conversationalist as you are, I hate to break this off[in random order],' Progue says[if affinity of Progue <= -2] [one of]with a touch of sarcasm[or]in a somewhat droll tone[at random][end if], "; say "'[one of]but I really am quite busy here[or]but I've really got quite a lot to do[or]but I sort of must get back to this[in random order].' [Progue-resumes]. '[one of]So long[or]Later, I suppose[or]Good [progue-time-of-day][in random order].'".

p_supp_unavailable is a repeatable ephemeral beat in SuppC with reaction "[if submission of Progue > 0][psu_sub][otherwise][psu_unsub][end if]". To say psu_sub: say "[if affinity of Progue > 0][one of]'If you wouldn't mind waiting just a moment first,' he says hurriedly, 'I'd like to follow this line of thought.'[or]'Oh, in just a minute,' he says.[or]'Can it wait just a moment?' he says. 'I'd really like to finish this discussion before we change the subject.'[in random order][otherwise][one of]'Well, if you say so,' he says, eyes downcast, 'but can we just finish up what we were talking about first?'[or]'We can talk about whatever you like,' Progue says in an obsequious tone, 'but let's finish this up quick quick first.'[or]'Yes, of course,' Progue says soothingly, 'in just a minute, yes yes?'[in random order][end if]". To say psu_unsub: say "[if affinity of Progue > 0][one of]'Yes, but just a ment first,' he says, holding up a hand, 'let's finish this line of thought.'[or]'Not now,' he says, holding up a hand, 'I'm interested in this subject.'[or]'Later,' Progue says firmly, 'now stick to the point.'[in random order][otherwise][one of]'No, I like this subject,' Progue says.[or]'I don't think so,' Progue says, 'now why don't you stay on the point?'[or]'No, I think we'll keep talking about this for now,' Progue says, fixing you with a commanding stare.[in random order][end if]".

p_supp_rudebye is a repeatable ephemeral beat in SuppC with reaction "'[one of]You're not getting away that easily,[or]And just where is it you think you're going?[or]Hey, come back here![in random order],' Progue says.".

p_supp_abruptbye is an annoying beat in SuppC with reaction "[if affinity of Progue > 0 and submission of Progue > 0]'Oh, well that's all right then,' Progue says awkwardly. 'Bye!'[otherwise if affinity of Progue > 0 and submission of Progue < 0]'A [']goodbye['] would have been nice!' Progue shouts after you. 'Oh well, craze you later!'[otherwise if submission of Progue > 0]'Ah,' Progue mutters to your retreating back, 'that's all right, we weren't talking about anything important I suppose.'[otherwise]'Typical of [playerhimher],' you hear Progue mutter to your back, 'no manners.'[end if]". pd_abruptbye2 replaces p_supp_abruptbye.

To say playerhimher: if player is male, say "him"; otherwise say "her".

suppression keywords is a beat. suppression keywords summons learn_capalla_name, dc_konokuk, learn_rayfish_name.

Instead of pushing Progue when the psyche of Progue is suppression, force discuss sc_push. sc_push is an ephemeral beat with reaction "You shove [the Progue]'s shoulder. He staggers back, looking [if affinity of Progue < 0]un[end if]surprised, and brushes off his clothes. 'Now let's not get rowdy,' he says.". sc_push2 replaces sc_push. sc_push2 is an unaffinitive submissive beat with reaction "You shove [the Progue], who staggers back and shoots you a [if affinity of Progue >= 0]hurt[otherwise]vengeful[end if] look. [if player is female]'My dear woman,' he says, straightening himself up, 'if you were someone more manwardsly I'd respond with gushing more force. As it is I think you'd better stop[otherwise]'My good man,' he says, straightening himself up, 'you do that one but one more time and sorries, but things will turn unpleasant[end if]. Please stop it.'". sc_push3 replaces sc_push2. sc_push3 is an unaffinitive submissive terminal beat with reaction "You shove [the Progue] hard to the [surface-material] and stand threateningly over him, but he scrabbles away and turns to flee, [if submission of Progue > 0]looking fearfully[else]spitting[end if] over his shoulder.". After discussing sc_push3: now dont_describe_Progue is true; Progue's life goes on; follow the Progue's motivation rule; continue the action. sc_push4 replaces sc_push3. sc_push4 is a repeatable unaffinitive terminal beat with reaction "[The Progue] [one of]ducks out of range before you can push him[or]dodges out of the way[at random][if player is male], then suddenly slams into you with surprising force, knocking you onto the [surface-material]. By the time you have gotten to your feet he has already vanished[otherwise], and takes off at a run, vanishing[end if].". After discussing sc_push4: now dont_describe_Progue is true; Progue's life goes on; follow the Progue's motivation rule; continue the action.

Instead of attacking Progue when the psyche of Progue is suppression, force discuss sc_attack. sc_attack is an unaffinitive submissive nonverbal beat with reaction "You step forward, threatening, and [the Progue] shrinks back. 'Now now,' he says, holding up his hands nervously, 'no need to grow angerwards. I was only fooling.'". sc_attack2 replaces sc_attack. sc_attack2 is an unaffinitive submissive beat with reaction "You lunge at [the Progue] angrily but he leaps backwards, crying out, then turns and flees over the [surface-material].". After discussing sc_attack2: now dont_describe_Progue is true; Progue's life goes on; follow the Progue's motivation rule; continue the action. sc_attack3 replace sc_attack2. sc_attack3 is an unaffinitive repeatable terminal beat with reaction "[The Progue] [one of]ducks out of range before you can land an attack[or]dodges out of the way[at random][one of], then suddenly slams into you with surprising force, knocking you onto the [surface-material]. By the time you have gotten to your feet he has already taken off at a run[or], and takes off at a run[at random].". After discussing sc_attack3: now dont_describe_Progue is true; Progue's life goes on; follow the Progue's motivation rule; continue the action.

p_supp_bye is an impressive [for politeness] repeatable beat in SuppC with reaction "'[one of]See you around[or]Take care[or]Enjoy the [progue-time-of-day][or]Good [progue-time-of-day][or]We'll talk again later[or]See you later[or]So long[in random order]![appointment_reminder]' [Progue-resumes].".

To say appointment_reminder: if Progue has pending appointments begin; choose a random row in the Table of Progue's Appointment Book; say " [one of]Don't forget, [or]Remember, we're meeting [or]See you [in random order][if date entry is morning or date entry is midmorning]in the morning[otherwise if date entry is midday]at high noon[otherwise if date entry is afternoon]this afternoon[otherwise if date entry is evening or date entry is sunset]this evening[otherwise if date entry is twilight]after sunset[otherwise]tonight[end if]!"; end if.

Instead of hugging Progue when the psyche of Progue is suppression:

force discuss p_supp_hug.

p_supp_hug is an affinitive repeatable dogged beat in SuppC with reaction "'All right all right,' Progue says, patting you on the back, 'fine then, fine.'".

Instead of kissing Progue when the psyche of Progue is suppression:

if romance of Progue < -1 begin;

force discuss the disgusted_beat of Progue;

Progue's life goes on;

follow the Progue's motivation rule;

otherwise if romance of Progue >= 2;

force discuss p_supp_flirting;

otherwise if affinity of Progue < -1;

force discuss p_supp_nokissing;

otherwise;

force discuss p_d_nokissyet;

end if.

p_d_nokissyet is a dogged romantic nonverbal beat in DenialC with reaction "The old man leans deftly back. 'Whoah there, my [animal-nickname],' he says with a chuckle. 'Let's just wait to get to know each other a little better first, eh?'". p_d_nokissyet2 replaces p_d_nokissyet. After discussing p_d_nokissyet: annoy Progue; continue the action.

p_d_nokissyet2 is a dogged repeatable beat in DenialC with reaction "'[one of]Knock it[or]Really, I must insist[or]Let's just keep this a bit more formal[or]Come on, now[in random order],' he says, [one of]annoyed[or]embarrassed[in random order].". After discussing p_d_nokissyet2: annoy Progue; continue the action.

p_supp_nokissing is a repeatable annoying beat in SuppC with reaction "[one of]Progue leans back in alarm[or]Progue jumps back, startled[in random order]. '[one of]No thank you,' he says, 'I reserve that for people I like better[or]I don't think so,' he says, 'you aren't really my type[or]Keep your lips to yourself[in random order].'".

p_supp_flirting is a romantic impressive beat in SuppC with reaction "You peck Progue on the lips and his eyes widen in surprise. 'Warn me next time,' he finally says with a wink, 'so I can plan a counter attack.'". p_supp_flirting2 replaces p_supp_flirting.

p_supp_flirting2 is a repeatable impressive beat in SuppC with reaction "[one of]Progue slaps your hand away playfully[or]Progue turns his head at the last minute so you kiss his nose[or]Progue giggles and shoves you away playfully[in random order]. '[one of]Now stop that,' he says, 'that's no way to tease a poor old man.[or]Really, [animal-nickname],' he says archly, 'whatever happened to the art of subtlety?[or]Not here, you fool,' he says with a wink, 'the fish will see, and you've no idea what gossips they are.[in random order]'".

ps_nudity is a romantic nonverbal beat in SuppC with reaction "'[if pd_nudity is spoken]You certainly do enjoy scrounging about in the altogether, don't you[else]My oh my oh, you're certainly forward[end if],' [the Progue] says, eyeing your naked body. 'Well but I suppose I don't mind if you don't.'". pd_nudity2 replaces ps_nudity.