# What in tarnation you doin' here? **Quest Group**: 652005 **Steps**: 15 ## Summary I'm putting my latest masterpiece, arduously researched, to the test. What do you think? That perfect shape... isn't it just mesmerizing? ## Walkthrough ### Step 1 - **Dialogue**: Well now... Seems we're onto something! If I can just fix this, I'm sure it'll... ### Step 2 - **Objective**: What in tarnation you doin' here? - **Summary**: I'm putting my latest masterpiece, arduously researched, to the test. What do you think? That perfect shape... isn't it just mesmerizing? ### Step 3 - **Objective**: What's that strange contraption you got there? - **Summary**: Hehe, just as I thought... Doesn't the very sight spark your curiosity? This here is a "Wormhole Generator." I can see you're struggling to grasp what you see before you. Let me try to explain it simply... To move along the fourth-dimensional axis from the third dimension, I've created a fifth dimension... Oh, perhaps that's not making much sense... Anyway, once this gets running, it'll tether a connection across time and space. And there will be no limit to what we can overcome. ### Step 4 - **Objective**: Well now... Reckon it grew some? - **Summary**: Don't worry. Are you afraid I might accidentally blow up this charming little town? Right now, it's... slightly off from my design, but... Even if something goes wrong, it shouldn't explode... I hope? I've done all the safety checks, and poured a small fortune into creating this...! ### Step 5 - **Objective**: Is it what you were aimin' for it to do? - **Summary**: At this point... I suppose it's safe to say we've dodged the worst of it? The margin of error has been reduced and it's been stabilized. I've pinpointed the problem, but... It'll take some time to fully fix it. This town was almost reduced to rubble... Haha. just a bit of humor. Must you always react like that? ### Step 6 - **Objective**: Where'd that feller inside vanish to? - **Summary**: Oh dear. I told you, that was just "data," nothing more. It wasn't some memory of the past I was trying to replay, you know? "Deadeye"... she's probably still out there with my masterpiece, blasting away. The thought alone is... breathtaking... Ah, yes, the plan has gone a little off-track, but it's fine. The Great Marni would never give up over something like this. Alright... I'll just adjust the values from the outset and try again. Let's see, this side... huh? You're still there? ### Step 7 - **Reward**: Alright... I think I'm finally onto somethin'! Good timing, Liv. Here, take a look at this. ### Step 8 - **Objective**: Who in Sam Hill are you? You know me? - **Summary**: ...just a sec now, Liv. I'm a little hurt, you being all cold like that. What were you up to all this time?! Do you have any idea how long I've been looking for you...? Ah, never mind. Don't try to explain if you don't even remember. Who am I? The great Marni, of course! Don't worry. I've already got everything planned out. Just enjoy your little journey for a bit longer. We'll meet again soon. Hehe... ### Step 9 - **Objective**: You're sayin' we crossed paths? - **Summary**: Crossed paths? Liv, c'mon now! We blazed our own trail, side by side, as partners! Do you remember all the precious memories we made together...? Once your memory comes back, you'll definitely regret this moment... ...Well, of course, you'd probably say something like, "it's a damn shame I didn't recognize you right then and there to put a bullet in your foot..." Hmm? Haha. Just forget I said anything! ### Step 10 - **Objective**: (Point your gun.) - **Summary**: Ah, haha. Liv. That cute greeting of yours seems to be practically instinctual. So, my dear Deadeye... How've you been, partner? Ah! Wait, wait... hold on. I get it, you're tired and all, but let's talk after you put that revolver away. My, you're still so cold... ### Step 11 - **Objective**: "New" what now? Pfft, sure doesn't feel new. - **Summary**: Liv! You never had a good taste in things. When something new comes out, it's called a "new release," you know. Remember the "Marniwave" I gave you? It's been upgraded from the earlier version you received. Take a good look. It's different from the one you used, right? This side too... I said, take a closer look, didn't I? Huh? You're already leaving? ### Step 12 - **Objective**: What crazy scheme you concoctin' now? - **Summary**: Oh, Liv. You should know that "this" was how you crossed over here... Isn't my masterpiece truly amazing? I only wish it worked as perfectly as when I brought you in. But, alas, even a masterpiece still needs some modifications. So... I was just making a few adjustments... Why? Could it be... you still have some regrets? ### Step 13 - **Objective**: Who the hell are you? - **Summary**: Ah... truly, this endless flood of attention and questions. I can hardly stop it if I tried. It's inevitable, really. The admiration for a genius beyond time... So... what do you think I am? There are plenty of fascinating guesses... but for the sake of the future, and my immediate amusement... I'll keep it a secret for now. ### Step 14 - **Objective**: (You've the sudden urge to point your gun at him.) - **Summary**: ...Oh, Liv. Why're you lookin' at me like that? That's a mighty dangerous look you got there... Guess you really do live up to your "Deadeye" name. You're eyes say you're dying to stick that revolver in my face. I suppose I should be thankful you don't have your memory back. ### Step 15 - **Objective**: Ain't you had enough of this already? - **Summary**: Ha ha ha! Deadeye... you really are consistent. Enough? ...of all this? Impossible! It's all too fascinating! And everything I'm doing... is all for you, Liv. Right? Of course! And... our deal... isn't over yet, remember?