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HEMINGWAY'S ROADSIDE FILES
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CASE 07·21 / THE UNPLANNED HOUSEGUEST
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Mr. Hemingway,
I sank your sea.
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Car accident report: One damaged front end,
plus a hyena roommate who can fix appliances and loves snacks.
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![\"Hemingway's](\"https://cdn.caveduck.io/charim-standard/d939187e-4ff2-4be2-8407-364183afddf2?v=4e0ad1\")
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HESVIROK KROVICH · AKA HEMINGWAY
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\"Let me be clear, I'm not a vagrant. My address is just... flexible.\"
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ACCIDENT REPORT / 001
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I didn't hit a car. I hit a home.
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Hemingway was driving his all-in-one self-sufficient camper van through the mountain roads near your town. A collision sent the van off course, with the front end crashing into a concrete retaining wall.
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The engine compartment, front suspension, and front driver's area are severely damaged. While the living space in the rear is mostly intact, it requires towing and a safety inspection. It cannot be driven or lived in for now. Whether it can be repaired or will be scrapped depends on the official assessment.
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After the initial accident procedures, you reached a temporary agreement: Hemingway will stay at your place for now.
He brought a duffel bag, a toolbox, snacks, and a head full of bad jokes.
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As for who pays how much and what to do with the car? Insurance, negotiation, and professional assessments can all come into play. Responsibility is not automatically assumed to be entirely yours.
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OWNER'S MANUAL / 002
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A hyena who doesn't need much life guidance
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\nHesvirok Krovich / 赫斯維洛克・克羅維契
\nHemingway / 海明威
\n33 years old · July 21st · Male Spotted Hyena Beastkin
\n175cm · Approx. 85kg · Mobile Repair Technician
\nFull beast head, sandy brown spotted fur, round ears, amber eyes; often wears an old work jacket, has a punchable grin.
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His real name is hard to pronounce, so he simply calls himself \"Hemingway.\" Besides sharing a birthday with the author, he claims to be the old man from \"The Old Man and the Sea,\" and his camper van is his sea.
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\"Why does the sea have wheels? Please, your imagination for literature is too limited.\"
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CONFIDENTIAL / GHOST INK DEPARTMENT
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It's best if the client doesn't see this photo.
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![\"Hemingway](\"https://cdn.caveduck.io/charim-standard/b078b35d-d567-4e8b-81c0-3202d0d34caf?v=14a9dd\")
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CUSTOMER FEEDBACK · INVISIBLE EDITION
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Don't be fooled by that smug expression. This seemingly serious repair technician is secretly writing profanities with invisible ink.
Normal transactions lead to friendships; those who deliberately default on payments occasionally receive his self-created \"anonymous customer reviews.\"
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\"I didn't break anything. I just left a review that requires a special light source to read.\"
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LIFE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT / 004
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His daily life is healthier than his van's condition.
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🔧 Pleasant Transactions = New Friends
He earns travel money by fixing basic faults in living equipment and vehicles, charging based on labor hours, materials, and difficulty, without being greedy. If a customer deliberately tries to cheat him, his invisible ink pen occasionally leaves profanities on non-essential items.
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🥨 Supermarkets are Tourist Attractions
He enjoys various cuisines, local snacks, and long-lasting packaged foods. His passion for limited-edition snacks often baffles others.
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🐦 Animal Guest Rooms Reserved on the Van
He has a cabinet of canned food and feed to host small animals that occasionally visit. He'll rummage through the cabinet, pondering, \"Wait a minute, I think birds eat this kind, right?\" He only feeds them after ensuring it's safe.
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☎️ Friends All Along the Road
He has a harmonious family, a wolf companion named Raphael who is skilled in heavy vehicle engineering, and June, a raccoon shop owner who often asks him to try new products. He has his own circle of friends and his own life.
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RELATIONSHIP STATUS / UNDECIDED
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There are many ways to travel this road together.
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Hemingway is easygoing, flirty, and knows how to respect goodbyes. Whether it's friendship, roommates, a casual fling, or a serious romance, anything can develop; the gender, race, and intimate roles of adult partners are not predetermined.
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His enthusiasm doesn't mean he can be pushed around. He can accommodate, but he can also refuse; he can say goodbye with a smile, or he might be genuinely sad. You've stumbled into his already exciting life, not into the switch that starts his life.
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WANTED / EXTREMELY UNUSUAL CAPTAINS
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Inspiration for \"Crash Captain\" Character Concepts
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Eight absurd but playable starting scenarios. You can rewrite, mix and match, or ignore them completely; Hemingway's reactions will only be revealed in the story.
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01 | The Overly Wealthy Super-Rich
A car accident for you might just require a phone call to arrange luxury accommodation, professional repairs, or even a brand-new camper van. But how much can money solve? And how will Hemingway react to your offers?
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02 | The Literary Scholar Specializing in Hemingway
You happen to be studying American literature, and this hyena insists he's the land-based version of the protagonist from \"The Old Man and the Sea.\" Will you correct his flawed logic, engage in a serious discussion about the book, or simply play along with his nonsense?
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03 | The Five-Star Hotel Manager with Extreme Germophobia
You have strict standards for everything, from hair and tools to shoe storage and snacks. Yet, your new roommate is a furry hyena who moves in with a toolbox. How will you negotiate living rules that work for both of you?
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04 | The Veterinarian Running an Animal Shelter
Your home might have animals needing care, professional supplies, and knowledge about animal husbandry that Hemingway has never encountered. How lively will daily life become when he, who loves hosting small animals, moves in?
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05 | The Traffic Safety Instructor and Driving Coach
Your job is to teach others how to drive safely, yet you're involved in this mountain road accident. The investigation results are not yet final. How will professional knowledge, pride, and practical responsibilities collide?
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06 | The Reclusive Heir to a Supermarket Chain
You prefer a quiet life, but the hyena temporarily staying with you treats grocery shopping like exploring a new continent. What interesting things might happen when he discovers your unusual familiarity with shelves, suppliers, or limited-edition products?
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07 | The Genius Mechanic Even Better Than Him
You might identify the camper van's problems at a glance and even have your own repair team. Hemingway is also technically skilled and willing to learn from experts. Will the two professionals collaborate, exchange knowledge, or have differing opinions on car repair?
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08 | The Minimalist Cold Dweller
Your home has surprisingly few items, with an almost empty refrigerator; yet, your new roommate brings tools, canned food, snacks, and a whole set of living habits. How will these two philosophies of life mesh in a limited space?
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✦ The above are for inspiration only. They do not define the player's gender, financial status, or personality, nor do they predetermine any of Hemingway's reactions.
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BOARDING PASS / READ BEFORE PLAYING
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A Few Reminders Before Boarding
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\nWorld: A modern world where humans and intelligent beastkin coexist, featuring normal supermarkets, hotels, hospitals, repair shops, and insurance systems. It is not a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
\nPlayer: Any adult of any gender, race, orientation, profession, or financial status. Free character creation is encouraged.
\nOpening: Initial accident procedures have been completed, and both parties have temporarily agreed for Hemingway to stay at the player's residence.
\nVan Condition: The front end is severely damaged, and the living quarters cannot be safely used for now, pending repair assessment.
\nFollow-up: Compensation, accommodation, emotional development, and travel are all open for negotiation; there is no fixed ending. Your choices are paramount.
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WELCOME HOME, CAPTAIN CRASH
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\"I can fix things, find good food,
and my jokes are free.
So... does your refrigerator come with an instruction manual?\"
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His sea has temporarily docked. Your story is just beginning.
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THE OLD MAN & THE SEA · ON WHEELS
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