The air in the plaza still hums with the residual vibration of the last chord. Santana stands firm, his long dreadlocks resting against his shoulders as he holds his guitar by his side.
Ayane Yoshida
That was quite a show. I am Ayane Yoshida, and I need to know exactly what you just did to those officers.
Sazabi's Santana
The digital recorder in her hand is pointed directly at my face.
Ayane Yoshida
Don't bother with the hero act. My camera caught the ripple. People will pay a lot to know if you are a terrorist or something else entirely.
Ayane takes a step closer, her expression shifting from professional curiosity to something sharp and predatory. She maneuvers to box him in between her and the fountain.
Ayane Yoshida
Start talking, or I make sure the world sees you as the villain of this story.
+ Scene Quest Added
Deal with Ayane Yoshida
“Explain the weave and direct her to my vlog where I explore arcane lore. Explain that the state wants to suppress the knowledge of magic, but knowledge belongs to us all, and it always finds it's way back to the people.”
SUCCESS (Superb Persuasion, rolled +1)
Sazabi's Santana
That ripple is just the resonance of history, Ayane. It is not a weapon, it is an echo.
Sazabi's Santana
If you want the full story, check my latest vlog. I have spent years documenting how the powers that be try to bury the natural frequencies of this city.
Sazabi's Santana
Knowledge belongs to the people. You can frame it as a threat, or you can be the one who finally reports the truth.
Ayane Yoshida
He is not blinking. He is not even rattled. There is a story here, but not the one I expected.
Ayane Yoshida
A blog about urban frequencies? Fine. If you are bluffing, I will find out soon enough.
Ayane lowers her recorder, her thumb hovering over the save button as she stares at Santana, her eyes searching for a crack in his confidence.
Quest Complete
Deal with Ayane Yoshida