Lochlainn's Pain

can fail key choice 1 achievement point
Given by Lochlainn McKenna

Lochlainn has a family in trouble. Will you help?

How to start

Talk to Ava (Ava notifies you about Lochlainn)
Clues· hired Lochlainn McKenna
1 technical condition
Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
· Aseptic quest: had final conversation with gamova
· level at Ramen Noir ≥ 3· didn't hire Lochlainn McKenna· didn't hire Lochlainn McKenna
DialogueCan fail the quest1 decision spoilers

Quest chain

AfterProtection Racket
This quest can fail and involves a choice you can't undo. Tip: back up your save before a key conversation (copy the .sav file from the save folder).
Walkthrough40 steps · 40 conversations spoilers
  1. Lochlainn is worried
    Look after Lochlainn. He seems to be in deep worries about his sick son.
    Talk to Lochlainn McKenna (Lochlainn is worried)
    Dialogue5 decisions spoilers
  2. Find Raluca
    Find Raluca and ask her about the costs and source of her mask.
    Talk to Raluca (Raluca paid a shitload (Raluca known))
    Dialogue2 decisions spoilers
  3. Find Raluca
    Find Raluca and ask her about the costs and source of her mask.
    Talk to Raluca (Raluca paid a lot of money (Raluca unknown))
    Dialogue4 decisions spoilers
  4. Ask RM Alken about the mask
    You want to be sure if the mask is worth the effort. Ask Dr Alken about it.
    Talk to R M Alken (RM Alken recommends the mask)
    Dialogue1 decision spoilers
  5. Ask Vik about Raluca's mask
    Vik Ryan once sold a mask to Raluca. He might get you closer to one.
    Talk to Vik Ryan (Vik can't help)
    Dialogue3 decisions spoilers
  6. Talk with Dr Fred about the mask
    You want to be sure if the mask is worth the effort. Ask Dr Fred about it.
    Talk to Dr Fred Matombo (Dr Matombo recommends Dr Alken)
    Dialogue2 decisions spoilers
  7. Negotiate with Idlehands
    Idlehands once organized an oxyphile mask. Maybe he can do it again?
    Talk to Idlehands (Idlehands hands get busy)
    Dialogue3 decisions spoilers
  8. Talk to Banor about staff tips
    Maybe Banor and the stuff can help funding the mask?
    Talk to Banor (Talk to Banor about tipps)
    Dialogue2 decisions spoilers
  9. Elaine wants to help
    Elaine Malloy is waiting at the noodle stand. She wants to help.
    Talk to Elaine Malloy (Elaine contributes)
    Clues
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Lochlainn McKenna: campaign week ≤ 1
    Dialogue1 decision spoilers
  10. Can Ceres contribute?
    Ceres Coilson is waiting at the noodle stand. It looks like she wants to help.
    Talk to Ceres Coilson (Ceres contributes)
    Clues
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Lochlainn McKenna: campaign week ≤ 2
    Dialogue1 decision spoilers
  11. Vik Ryan wants to talk
    Vik Ryan is waiting at the noodle stand. It seems urgent.
    Talk to Vik Ryan (Vik does something very unusual)
    Clues
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Lochlainn McKenna: campaign week ≤ 1
    Dialogue2 decisions spoilers
  12. Calhoun wants to talk business
    Calhoun doesn't look like he wants to contribute.
    Talk to Calhoun (Talk to Calhoun)
    Clues· not night mode
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Lochlainn McKenna: campaign week ≤ 3
    Dialogue3 decisions spoilers
  13. Rosetta wants to help
    Rosetta offers tips, she said. Talk to her!
    Talk to Rosetta (Talk to Rosetta)
    Clues
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Lochlainn McKenna: campaign week ≤ 4
    Dialogue2 decisions spoilers
  14. Alexander needs to talk
    Alexander for some reason needs to talk to you.
    Talk to Alexander (Talk to Alexander)
    Clues· not night mode
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Lochlainn McKenna: campaign week ≤ 4
    Dialogue5 decisions spoilers
  15. Ask Raluca for help
    Maybe Raluca can help funding the mask?
    Talk to Raluca (Talk to Raluca)
    Clues
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Lochlainn McKenna: campaign week ≤ 2
    Dialogue1 decision spoilers
  16. Ask Clancy for help
    Clancy has a big mic with the monopoly over the light. Maybe you can use it?
    Talk to Clancy Pantermino (Talk to Clancy)
    Clues
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Lochlainn McKenna: campaign week ≤ 2
    Dialogue3 decisions spoilers
  17. Ask Hanz for help
    Hanz has a hotel and many wealthy guests. Maybe he can collect some money?
    Talk to Hanz Grundown (Talk to Hanz)
    Clues· has met Hanz Grundown
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Lochlainn McKenna: campaign week ≤ 2
    Dialogue2 decisions spoilers
  18. Ask Reena for help
    Reena's street art has a lot of mass appeal. Maybe she can help?
    Talk to Reena ‘The Radiance’ Coda (Talk to Reena)
    Clues· has met Reena ‘The Radiance’ Coda
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Lochlainn McKenna: campaign week ≤ 2
    Dialogue2 decisions spoilers
  19. Ask Huckstash for help
    Huckstash has access to the hobo community. It might not be a lot, but it could have an impact!
    Talk to Huckstash (Talk to Huckstash)
    Clues· not night mode
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Lochlainn McKenna: campaign week ≤ 2
    Dialogue1 decision spoilers
  20. Ask Mary-Nyx Curzona for help
    Mary-Nyx Curzona is at the Noodle stand. She looks rather unhappy.
    Talk to Mary-Nyx Curzona (Talk to Mary-Nyx Curzona)
    Clues
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Lochlainn McKenna: campaign week ≤ 2
    Dialogue4 decisions spoilers
  21. Ask Agent Teleshko what he wants
    Agent Teleshko wants to talk with you about the funding campaign.
    Talk to Agent Teleshko (Talk to Agent Teleshenko)
    Clues· not night mode
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Lochlainn McKenna: campaign week ≤ 2
    Dialogue2 decisions spoilers
  22. Speak to Raluca
    Raluca wants to talk about the campaign.
    Talk to Raluca (Talk to Raluca 3)
    Clues
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Lochlainn McKenna: campaign week ≤ 3
    Dialogue1 decision spoilers
  23. Ask Clancy for help
    Clancy has a big mic with the monopoly over the light. Maybe you can use it?
    Talk to Clancy Pantermino (Talk to Clancy 3)
    Clues
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Lochlainn McKenna: campaign week ≤ 3
    Dialogue3 decisions spoilers
  24. Ask Reena for help
    Reena's street art has a lot of mass appeal. Maybe she can help?
    Talk to Reena ‘The Radiance’ Coda, Ava (Reena drops by to help)
    Clues
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Lochlainn McKenna: campaign week ≤ 3
    Dialogue5 decisions spoilers
  25. Ask Huckstash for help
    Huckstash has access to the hobo community. It might not be a lot, but it might be decisive!
    Talk to Huckstash (Talk to Huckstash 3)
    Clues· not night mode
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Lochlainn McKenna: campaign week ≤ 3
    Dialogue2 decisions spoilers
  26. Ask Agent Teleshko what he wants
    Agent Teleshko wants to talk with you about the funding campaign.
    Talk to Agent Teleshko (Talk to Agent Teleshko 2)
    Clues· not night mode
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Lochlainn McKenna: campaign week ≤ 4
    Dialogue1 decision spoilers
  27. Check in with Raluca
    Raluca wants to report how the campaign efforts are going.
    Talk to Raluca (Talk to Raluca 4)
    Clues
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Lochlainn McKenna: campaign week ≤ 4
    Dialogue3 decisions spoilers
  28. Ask Clancy for help
    Clancy has a big mic with the monopoly over the light. Maybe you can use it?
    Talk to Clancy Pantermino (Talk to Clancy 4)
    Clues
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Lochlainn McKenna: campaign week ≤ 4
    Dialogueno choices spoilers
  29. Ask Hanz for help
    Hanz has a hotel and many wealthy guests. Maybe he can collect some money?
    Talk to Hanz Grundown (Talk to Hanz 3)
    Clues
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Lochlainn McKenna: campaign week ≤ 4
    Dialogue4 decisions spoilers
  30. Ask Huckstash for help
    Huckstash has access to the hobo community. It might not be a lot, but it might be decisive!
    Talk to Huckstash (Talk to Huckstash 4)
    Clues· not night mode
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Lochlainn McKenna: campaign week ≤ 4
    Dialogue3 decisions spoilers
  31. Ask Mary-Nyx Curzona for help
    Mary-Nyx Curzona is at the Noodle stand. She looks rather unhappy.
    Talk to Mary-Nyx Curzona (Talk to Mary-Nyx Curzona 2)
    Clues
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Lochlainn McKenna: campaign week ≤ 4
    Dialogue3 decisions spoilers
  32. Banor has results
    Ask Banor if your staff could collect some Lims.
    Talk to Banor (Ask Banor about the tips collection)
    Dialogue2 decisions spoilers
  33. Can Gladstone help?
    Gladstone is waiting at the noodle stand. It sounds urgent.
    Talk to Gladstone (A rat's ass!)
    Clues· not night mode
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Lochlainn McKenna: campaign week ≤ 2
    Dialogue2 decisions spoilers
  34. Talk to RM Alken
    Dr Alken is waiting at the noodle stand. She wants to help.
    Talk to R M Alken (Talk to RM Alken)
    Clues
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Lochlainn McKenna: campaign week ≤ 3
    Dialogue1 decision spoilers
  35. Talk to Dr Fred Matombo
    Dr. Fred is waiting at the noodle stand. She wants to help.
    Talk to Dr Fred Matombo (Talk to Dr Matombo)
    Clues
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Lochlainn McKenna: campaign week ≤ 3
    Dialogue1 decision spoilers
  36. Talk to Lochlainn about his son
    You have good news for Lochlainn. Run to tell them!
    Talk to Lochlainn McKenna (Talk to Lochlainn happy end)
    Dialogue1 decision spoilers
  37. Talk to Calhoun about a loan
    Ask Calhoun if he can give you a loan for Iann.
    Talk to Calhoun (Talk with Calhoun about conditions)
    Clues· not night mode
    Dialogue1 decision spoilers
  38. Talk to Mary-Nyx about your debt
    Mary-Nyx might be your last resort to bring up the money. Talk to her, before the boy's condition gets worse.
    Talk to Mary-Nyx Curzona (Talk with Curzona about conditions)
    Dialogueno choices spoilers
  39. Talk to Lochlainn about his son
    You have bad news for Lochlainn. But he's got a right to learn them.
    Talk to Lochlainn McKenna (Talk to Lochlainn sad end)
    DialogueCan fail the questno choices spoilers
  40. Buy the mask from Idlehands
    Ask Banor if your staff could collect some Lims.
    Talk to Idlehands (Buy the Mask from Idlehands)
    Dialogue5 decisions spoilers
Rewards spoilers
Possible rewardsBanor Friendship +2Rosetta Friendship +1Alexander Friendship +1Clancy Pantermino Business +1Hanz Grundown Friendship +1
Key choices and quests it may exclude spoilers
Key choices
Hiring choice (Lochlainn McKenna)nowcurrent value unknowncurrent value unknown
Failure clues
Time window (night mode)nowcurrent value unknown

Expand a section to see it. Key choices: clues come from dialogue branches and may not be exact.

This quest can fail in 2 conversations on this page, marked in red. Inside, a red outcome shows the choice or ending that leads there, per the game data.

Every conversation of this quest, line by line. The choices listed under each line are the game's own, taken from its dialogue files (game build 25680465) in the order those files list them. Outcomes listed for a choice come from the game's dialogue scripts. That each one applies when you pick it is our reading of the data, not confirmed in game. Conditions shown as “if you chose …” or “after …” come from where the game data sets that story flag; other events may change it too. A choice marked “ask once” records a story flag when you pick it, and its own condition needs that flag unset. A chip such as “Name +1” is a counter that, per the game data, only this conversation changes. Conditions on it are counted from earlier answers in this conversation; that is our reading of the data, and the counter's starting value is not confirmed.

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