Brother None
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When we last left our intrepid hero, he had just wished from the magical talking gargoyle reflection to see his long-dead sister again. Makes as much sense as anything. So how does the friendly gargoyle reflection interpret the wish?
He turns Max into his sister...That's...lovely?
When little Sarah looks through those viewfinders, you see a short cinematic. Turns out FRAPS doesn't work well with Sanitarium cinematics, so no more screens from those. Still, watch it here. That house is obviously important. I guess?
So there's a big dude lying in front of the bridge.
He's got a big red nose like Santa!
'k. Thanks? Let's talk to him.
Well, bless my soul! How on earth did you get here, little girl?!
I don't know, mister. All I remember is looking in the water and then this flash of light ... The next thing I knew I was here. I'm kinda scared 'cause I don't remember much.
At least she has her brother's fondness of talking in ellipses.
(Name) My name's Sarah. What's yours?
What?! Why, I'm Antonio Baldini!! Genius, showman, and ringmaster extraordinaire!
(Where) Where am I?
You don't know? Then you're in for quite a treat, little girl! Because directly behind me is the most fantastical specactle this world has to offer!!
Huh?
(Dollars) Oh, but I have no money.
Hmm, tell you what, my dear. Since times are tough and the crowd is, um, a little thin this time of year, I'll give you a free pass to the Squid Squash game!! If you're lucky, you might win some tickets!
Wait, so you can win tickets in the games? Then how does this place turn a profit to begin with? Isn't this like a perpetuum mobile of carnival tickets?
Ohh!! Thank you, Mister Baldini!
Think nothing of it, my dear! And now, if you'll excuse me, little lady, I have a circus to run!!
And run he did.
Hey, you maggots! We have a customer! The show must go on!
What kind of two-bit operation is this anyhow? Hell, I'd be shocked if this Baldini feller has two bits to slam together to begin with, running a carnival like this. It's an outrage!
I would also prefer this carnival to be run by Management and his midget-with-weird-shaped-head assistant, Samson, but you gotta take what you get.
Anyway, following Baldini takes us into the big 10-in-1.
Weird. But what'd you expect. We talk to the flashy-costumed lady.
Wow!! Do you really breathe fire?!
My name's Sarah. What's yours?
Well, my real name's Jennifer Lang. But you can call me by my stage name - Inferno.
(Circus) I never saw a circus on an island before.
If you call this dump a circus.
(Costume) That's a pretty costume!
Why thank you! You're just the sweetest little girl! You're like the daughter I always wanted.
Oh...kay? That wasn't creepy at all.
Why don't you have one?
My husband and I never had the chance to start a family.
(Husband) What happened?
Keep "that squid freak" in mind, we'll keep hearing about him as we go on.
I'm sorry.
That's all right, dear ... you didn't know. I just wish I had someone to pass down my secret of fire breathing to.
(Secret) Ooo! Me! Me! Please teach me!!
Hmmm, I don't know ... you're awfully young.
Pleeeeease!!
Oh, yeah. That's not irresponsible at all.
Last, let's ask about the house.
(House) Who lives in that big spooky house on the other island?
No one, I think. That's why my Geraldo was trying to go over to it. He thought we could live there.
Who's Geraldo?
Not insensitive at all.
He was my husband.
(awkward silence)
Up in the stands are a trio of clowns. This place is crawling with clowns! ARGH!
My name's Sarah. What's yours?
Flipper!
(Circus) Do you like it here at the circus?
Oh yeah, this is my dream. All I got as a prop is this friggin' fish.
Why don't you use something else?
The next clown is sad! MUAHAHAHAHAH! I mean, er, "oh no!"
My name's Sarah. What's yours?
Simon.
(Circus) Do you like it here at the circus?
No. My sister is a real pain in the ass.
(Sister) Why is she so mean to you?
The third is the sister, who's throwing stuff at her brother.
My name's Sarah. What's yours?
What's it to ya, ya little snot?
You don't hafta be so mean! I was just askin'!
'I was just askin'! Hm! My name is Trixie, try to remembere it!
(Circus) Do you like it here at the circus?
Are you for real? This blows! The only enjoyment I get these days is creamin' my stupid brother!
...It was a more innocent time back then, before urban dictionary existed to give creaming various meanings none of which should apply to brother-sister relationships.
(Brother) I don't think that's very nice!
Shuddup! I don't remember askin' ya about what ya thought, ya shrimp!
Boy, you aren't a very friendly clown! I thought clowns were supposed to be happy and nice!
Issat so? Well, most clowns aren't stuck in a run-down circus ... on an island ... waiting to get eaten by some giant freak!
(Freak) What you mean 'waiting to get eaten'? What freak?
Oh wow. Trixie is a true, BioWare-level of deep character, with a traumatic conflict scarring her background and turning her into the bitch she is. She's the Bastila/Morrigan archetype of Sanitarium!
Except, of course, she's a clown, so she must be evil.
I'm sorry.
Sorry? Oh, that's great, kid, but it won't bring back my dog. You get away from me before I nail you with a pie.
Whoa now, easy there. Times is tough, I know, we've all been there, but this is no time to start nailing little kids.
With a pie, Samson.
Oh...oh! Well thank sweet Jesus, I had no issues with the lesbian action in Mulholland Drive, no sir, in fact it was pretty danged sweet, but clown-on-girl is too weird even for me, and I worked with Lynch!
...Take five, Samson.
My name's Sarah. What's yours?
Meano Geno! Strongest man alive!
(Muscles) Wow!! You sure got lots of muscles!!
Duhhh ... I used to have a lot more ... but I've kind of let myself go since da flood.
That was a big flood, huh?
My name's Sarah. What's yours?
Lefty! For obvious reasons ...
(Juggling) You're very good!
I am, aren't I? Hee hee! I can juggle anything!!
Really?
Yeah, but I'm getting bored. No one challenges me anymore.
No. Look, I can tackle this lot single-handed!
Yes, yes, let him tackle us single-handed!
Lots of hints at stuff to do. Learn to breathe fire from Inferno, get weights for Meano Geno, help Trixie and Simon figure out their family problems, get Flipper some props, give Lefty a challenge. I doubt all of those lead somewhere, but let's keep 'em all in mind. And first and foremost, there's Squid Freak, gotta find out more about him.
Let's talk to Baldini.
Hello, Mr. Baldini!
Why, hello, Sarah! Are you enjoying the fabulous circus?
(Yes) I guess so ... but it's kinda spooky.
Hah! Maybe this Baldini character does have what it takes. That's right, feller, just glaze right over any problems.
Heading out of the tent we bump into yet another fucking clown.
My name's Sarah. What's yours?
Like I.
Like I?
Yeah ... Like I give a rat's ass your name's Sarah! Ha har!
Ha har! Fucking clowns.
(Circus) Do you like it here at the circus?
Yeah, dis is a real paradise. Maybe when I get done talkin' to your dumb ass, I'll grab a martini by the pool!
You sure do cuss a lot!
(Balloon) That balloon looks silly on your head!
Oh does it? Thank goodness you were here to tell me that. Whatever would I have done without your keen powers of observation?
You're mean! Shut up!
And hence we come full circle on facial expressions, Sarah have the same set as Max; normal, charming, Shepard and the now-extremily-inappropriately-named o-face.
Aw, get bent, you little runt!
Screw him, let's head down the walkways.
Thrill at the extremely slow walking animation!
Inside the wagon is a Tattooed Man!
*gasp*
Not that one, samson.
My name's Sarah. What's yours?
You're mean!
Yeah? So what! When youse come inta Wilbur Smith's wagon, you play by my rules, kid!
(Tattoo) Ooo! Can I have a tattoo?
What.
What? Hah! Come back in about ten years, kid. Tattoos is only for my adult customers.
(Customers) Where are all your customers, mister?
That was a big flood, huh?
No, it was a little tiny flood. Now quit asking me stupid questions!!
(Alcohol) Do you drink this stuff?
What?! Hah! Of course not! I use dat stuff for cleanin' da customer's skin afore I tattoo 'em.
(Fuel) May I have a bottle of rubbing alcohol? Inferno is going to teach me how to breathe fire!
She is, is she? Ain't ya a little young ta do dat?
No! I'm almost eight and a half!
Look, between the abuse and giving kids alcohol, I don't think this carnival can really complain about not having any customers.
Walking on, we hit the games! We don't have any tickets for any of 'em, so we'll have to do Squid Squash first.
That's...neat?
My name's Sarah. What's yours?
Just what we need, a Melville fanboy.
(Book) What book are you reading? Is it a comic book?
What?! This is a classic, young lady, not some piece of trash! It's the epic saga of a man obsessed with killing a great white whale!
Oh!! That poor whale!!
No no no, you're missing the point. The whale is the manifestation of all earthly evils, and the man's pursuit is ... Oh, forget it.
(Play) May I play, please?
Sure ... if you have 3 tickets!
I have a Squid Squash pass that Mr. Baldini gave me!
That's good enough. Here you go!
(Squash) Squid Squash? How do you play?
(Tickets) Why do I need more tickets?
You need them to go on the rides, of course!
Look, fellers, honestly, I don't think you've quite thought this business model throu...oh, nevermind, keep on doin' what you doin'.
There's 3 other rides, ring toss, pig shoot and knock down. Trial and error showed me only pig shoot and squid squash are guaranteed ticket turnouts, the others...have their problems. Note that these aren't actual mini-games, Sarah just plays 'em out and you either win or lose.
(Ring toss) I'd like to try.
One ticket, if you please!
I have enough tickets!
All right, little miss! Give it a try!
Oh poo!
Sorry, darlin'! You win some, you lose some!
(Knock down) I'll knock 'em down!
One ticket per throw!
I have enough tickets!
Give it your best shot, little girl! Try not to hurt yourself!! Har har!!
Wheeee!!
Holy crap! What an arm! You busted up my pins!!
And he won't let Sarah play this game again. That leaves only pig shoot.
(Pig shoot) I'll take a shot!
One ticket, little missy!
I have enough tickets!
Keep your eyes on the pigs and your finger on the trigger!
Hm ...
Nice shootin', eagle eye!
With 10 tickets in my pocket, let's move on for now.
To the beach! The Freak Beach!
And we'll cut off this update right here, because the game is on in an hour, I have guests in a bit and still need to do my shopping. More freaky freak beachiness coming soon!
He turns Max into his sister...That's...lovely?
When little Sarah looks through those viewfinders, you see a short cinematic. Turns out FRAPS doesn't work well with Sanitarium cinematics, so no more screens from those. Still, watch it here. That house is obviously important. I guess?
So there's a big dude lying in front of the bridge.
'k. Thanks? Let's talk to him.
At least she has her brother's fondness of talking in ellipses.
Wait, so you can win tickets in the games? Then how does this place turn a profit to begin with? Isn't this like a perpetuum mobile of carnival tickets?
And run he did.
I would also prefer this carnival to be run by Management and his midget-with-weird-shaped-head assistant, Samson, but you gotta take what you get.
Anyway, following Baldini takes us into the big 10-in-1.
Weird. But what'd you expect. We talk to the flashy-costumed lady.
Oh...kay? That wasn't creepy at all.
Keep "that squid freak" in mind, we'll keep hearing about him as we go on.
Oh, yeah. That's not irresponsible at all.
Last, let's ask about the house.
Not insensitive at all.
(awkward silence)
Up in the stands are a trio of clowns. This place is crawling with clowns! ARGH!
The next clown is sad! MUAHAHAHAHAH! I mean, er, "oh no!"
The third is the sister, who's throwing stuff at her brother.
...It was a more innocent time back then, before urban dictionary existed to give creaming various meanings none of which should apply to brother-sister relationships.
Oh wow. Trixie is a true, BioWare-level of deep character, with a traumatic conflict scarring her background and turning her into the bitch she is. She's the Bastila/Morrigan archetype of Sanitarium!
Except, of course, she's a clown, so she must be evil.
With a pie, Samson.
...Take five, Samson.
Lots of hints at stuff to do. Learn to breathe fire from Inferno, get weights for Meano Geno, help Trixie and Simon figure out their family problems, get Flipper some props, give Lefty a challenge. I doubt all of those lead somewhere, but let's keep 'em all in mind. And first and foremost, there's Squid Freak, gotta find out more about him.
Let's talk to Baldini.
Heading out of the tent we bump into yet another fucking clown.
Ha har! Fucking clowns.
And hence we come full circle on facial expressions, Sarah have the same set as Max; normal, charming, Shepard and the now-extremily-inappropriately-named o-face.
Screw him, let's head down the walkways.
Thrill at the extremely slow walking animation!
Inside the wagon is a Tattooed Man!
Not that one, samson.
What.
Look, between the abuse and giving kids alcohol, I don't think this carnival can really complain about not having any customers.
Walking on, we hit the games! We don't have any tickets for any of 'em, so we'll have to do Squid Squash first.
That's...neat?
Just what we need, a Melville fanboy.
There's 3 other rides, ring toss, pig shoot and knock down. Trial and error showed me only pig shoot and squid squash are guaranteed ticket turnouts, the others...have their problems. Note that these aren't actual mini-games, Sarah just plays 'em out and you either win or lose.
And he won't let Sarah play this game again. That leaves only pig shoot.
With 10 tickets in my pocket, let's move on for now.
To the beach! The Freak Beach!
And we'll cut off this update right here, because the game is on in an hour, I have guests in a bit and still need to do my shopping. More freaky freak beachiness coming soon!