# TP2 - S2 Sequences
Sequence One
Leon uses his memory device to project his newly enhanced childhood memory onto the kitchen in his apartment - an inaccurate replica constructed from a fragmented version of the same memory. He marvels at his mother’s detailed face and the old ImpCorp logo on the hem of her shirt. He discovers though, the that the watch his mother wears is not the same model as the watch he is restoring. He considers how he could immerse himself and discover more of this memory in The Abstract with the enhancements offered by Ms. Penumbra: they will provide a safety mechanism, but will likely embolden him and dismantle his hard earned defence against addiction and encourage him to go deeper. Leon hears a faint click of the lock on his front door opening. The first of team have likely arrived - Jemmy, the locksmith, and Fix, the innovator and connector of people and things. Leon catches himself in a smile, before feeling the shame of betraying their trust. Leon must now figure out how to explain himself, seek forgiveness and convince them to work with him again.
CDQ -
Will Leon convince Goby and Jemmy to work with him again?
Ms. Penumbra Sequence One
Ms. Penumbra discusses the ‘Catholic situation’ with her assistant in her majestic office in ImpCorp - they have facilitated a splinter Catholic group that have sanctioned the ImpVerse and heaven, but the Pope will not follow. She says it is time for a more agreeable Pope and suggests they trigger the next stage. Ms. Penumbra’s mind wanders to musings and memory which frustrates her. Drained, she enters an adjacent room - her apartment - and rushes to download the day to a memory device. An executive member arrives unannounced and tries to negotiate an end to Ms. Penumbra’s hold over him in exchange for information. She is amused, and will consider it if the information warrants it. The Executive have voted to ‘transition’ her from The Real to The Impverse, as an ‘act of mercy’. Ms. Penumbra says they have no grounds, but she is told that whatever the evidence, it is irrefutable. Whatever it is she is hiding, they know.
Sequence Two
Jemmy arrives alone, angry and accuses Leon of being responsible for Fix’s death. Fix slides into Leon’s mind pocket from the Imp-Verse and apologises for what Leon is about to experience. Leon is confused by the ferocity of Jemmy’s anger and skewed logic. Leon had been gone eight months before Fix died. Fix apologises and commentates the steps in his wife’s tirade. Leon is confused by the surreal nature of the experience. Jemmy tells Leon she does not want to see him again and Fix tries to coach Leon in what to say to change her mind, against Leon’s better judgement. Jemmy senses Fix at work though Leon’s words and tells Fix to get out of the conversation. Leon apologises and must find a way to change her mind.
Sequence Three
Fix leaves Leon’s mind pocket and presumably into Jemmy’s. She helps herself to a strong drink, and swings from talking to Fix to slinging insults at Leon. Leon notes the softening of her insults and apologises for leaving. She rejects his apology before asking about the job she will ‘consider working on without him’. As the mood softens, she asks for a guarantee Leon wont get lost deep diving The Abstract again, and ruin this job, like the last one. He knows that lying to a team member is not an ethical way to regains trust, but he tries to reassure her, and himself, that it will not happen. She does not believe him, but if he survives talking to Princess, she will consider meeting with Leon and Suunto in the morning. Leon must now find a way of convincing the violent and unpredictable ‘enforcer’ of the team to work with him again.
Sequence Four
Sequence Five
CDQ Answer
Leon has likely convinced Fix to work with him again, but Jemmy is not committed. He takes Jemmy’s willingness to hear more about the job as a positive sign though.
Character Arc
Leon moves from a dreamlike state of fascination with his newly detailed memory - to - nervous about his willingness to disconnect from the truth to persuade the Jemmy to work with the team again and fearful of his upcoming encounter with Princess.
Moral Dilemma
Leon has a choice of being honest or lying about his ability to resist deep diving in The Abstract on the next job. He chooses to lie to Jemmy, but she does not believe it.
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