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* KickTheSonOfABitch: While impersonating Oscar, you have the opportunity to kick Zak Weston in the balls; now, this only occurs if you're playing unscrupulously and it will almost certainly get the real Oscar in trouble with the police... but in all honesty, Zak's disgusting behavior makes it pretty hard to resist. [[spoiler: Also, there's a distinct chance that Zak might be the killer, depending on your playthrough.]]
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* IntoxicatedSuperpowerSnag: If you decide to become Lexie and try to get answers out of Zak Weston, he immediately gets ''very'' sleazy, offering you a glass of vodka as he tries to rope you into [[SleazyPhotoshoot a naked photoshoot]]. If you actually go through with it, you quickly discover that [[SlippingAMickey your drink has been spiked]], causing you to lose control of your powers and [[ARottenTimeToRevert revert to your true form]] - not the "Sam" persona, but your ''real'' true form. You recover quickly, but Zak is so horrified by the sight that he refuses to speak to you again.
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* DoesNotLikeShoes: Violet says shoes are not allowed in the guesthouse because the carpet is priceless.
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* InspectorLestrade: Chief Inspector Dupont is very much the Lestrade to your Holmes, especially given that he suspects Bronwyn of being behind the murder and he's pretty much dependent on your advice in order to put the pieces of the puzzle together. That said, he's competent enough to keep tabs on the suspects while you've been tasked with defending Ellis.
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* TheMenInBlack: Agent X and the organization he represents certainly comes across as this, with his natty black suit and hat. It seems that their role is to stop otherworldly threats like the Travellers while preventing anyone from learning too much about the paranormal, but the rest of the organization remains a mystery even if you manage to impress Agent X enough to [[spoiler: earn "augmentation" as a reward for performing well.]]
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* OOCIsSeriousBusiness:
** Bronwyn is normally the strong, supportive leader of the tarot readers, always doing her best to put a brave face on things for the sake of Lexie and Rayne. However, it's possible to find her crying alone in her room, having been driven to a HeroicBSOD by their failure to save Dorota or any of the Traveller's previous victims, a sign that things are looking dire in August.
** Zak's smug, oily demeanor almost never lets up, and he doesn't spook easily. If he ever seems genuinely frightened, it's a good indication that things are serious for him: most notably, [[spoiler: in playthroughs where he turns out to be the killer, shapeshifting into him cuts right through his smug performance and leaves him so overwhelmed with fear and terror that he faints.]]
** Poe usually comes across as a jovial, rather theatrical character who insists on regaling his audience with morbid tales and bizarre jokes regardless of the circumstances. However, if you manage to get yourself killed in the final confrontation with the killer, Poe sounds [[DespairEventHorizon genuinely dispirited]] for the first time in the entire story, to the point that he can't even bring himself to tell a joke. [[spoiler: It's because Ellis - who Poe was in love with - ended up as one of the killer's victims as well in this ending.]]
** Bronwyn is normally the strong, supportive leader of the tarot readers, always doing her best to put a brave face on things for the sake of Lexie and Rayne. However, it's possible to find her crying alone in her room, having been driven to a HeroicBSOD by their failure to save Dorota or any of the Traveller's previous victims, a sign that things are looking dire in August.
** Zak's smug, oily demeanor almost never lets up, and he doesn't spook easily. If he ever seems genuinely frightened, it's a good indication that things are serious for him: most notably, [[spoiler: in playthroughs where he turns out to be the killer, shapeshifting into him cuts right through his smug performance and leaves him so overwhelmed with fear and terror that he faints.]]
** Poe usually comes across as a jovial, rather theatrical character who insists on regaling his audience with morbid tales and bizarre jokes regardless of the circumstances. However, if you manage to get yourself killed in the final confrontation with the killer, Poe sounds [[DespairEventHorizon genuinely dispirited]] for the first time in the entire story, to the point that he can't even bring himself to tell a joke. [[spoiler: It's because Ellis - who Poe was in love with - ended up as one of the killer's victims as well in this ending.]]
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** It's left uncertain as to whether Sam is a human with shapeshifting powers or some kind of otherworldly entity; reverting to your true form will result in horrified reactions and Agent X makes several comments indicating that you might not be human, but it's never made clear.
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** It's left uncertain as to whether Sam is a human with shapeshifting powers or some kind of otherworldly entity; reverting to your true form will result in horrified reactions and Agent X makes several comments indicating that you might not be human, but it's never made clear. [[spoiler: If you get killed in the finale, police will have trouble determining your ''species,'' much less your identity.]]
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* SleazyPhotoshoot:
** It's indicated that Zak's boudoir photography session with Dorota turned a little bit on the creepy side, as in the final shots, she can be seen backing away from the camera with a look of open fear on her face. Zak's only excuse is that [[AllPartOfTheShow she was just putting on a good performance]].
** If you pose as Lexie and pay Zak's a visit, it's possible to agree to participate in one of his photoshoots, during which Zak unexpectedly orders you to go strip naked on camera. [[spoiler: Also, the drink he gives you is spiked.]]
** It's indicated that Zak's boudoir photography session with Dorota turned a little bit on the creepy side, as in the final shots, she can be seen backing away from the camera with a look of open fear on her face. Zak's only excuse is that [[AllPartOfTheShow she was just putting on a good performance]].
** If you pose as Lexie and pay Zak's a visit, it's possible to agree to participate in one of his photoshoots, during which Zak unexpectedly orders you to go strip naked on camera. [[spoiler: Also, the drink he gives you is spiked.]]
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* ThisWasHisTrueForm: [[spoiler: If you're killed in the finale, it's indicated that you reverted to your '''true,''' non-Sam form after death, as Poe's final radio report indicates that the police are struggling to identify the ''species'' of the final body they encountered.]]
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* TheHandler: Agent X walks a fine line between this trope and MysteriousEmployer, given how little is actually known about the organization he works for. However, he seems to be overseeing the mission directly, given that he can somehow provide you with long-distance advice and is well aware of everything you do over the course of your time in August.
* MeanBoss: Agent X is a cold, harsh, unsympathetic handler who makes it abundantly clear that he won't tolerate failure, even telling you that the only reason you're alive is because his organization ''wants'' you to be. In fact, the only reason why he isn't a BadBoss is because he doesn't engage in outright abuse and at least takes the trouble to warn you of problems in advance. [[spoiler: More to the point, he'll reward you if you succeed in your mission.]]
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* NoNameGiven: Agent X. Also applies to the player character since "Sam" is just an alias. [[spoiler:In a post-credits scene, Agent X refers to you as Agent 3.13 before "augmenting" you to 3.14.]]
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** AgentX. Also applies to X, your mysterious boss.
** Also, the playercharacter character, since "Sam" is just an alias. [[spoiler:In a post-credits scene, Agent X refers to you as Agent 3.13 before "augmenting" you to 3.14.]]
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* VoluntaryShapeshifting: You basically have the power to transform into anyone you've met (except for Agent X). As such, this is apparently limited to {{Humanshifting}}, though it's also indicated that you might be able to play around with ShapeshifterBaggage given that you can switch from Oscar's skinny build to Zak's burly frame at the drop of a hat. Plus, your attempt to reassure Ellis indicates that you might be able to use your power for offensive purposes - [[spoiler: and in the finale, you prove capable of knocking out the killer ''and'' escaping from being tied up even if the killer doesn't release you]]. However, Agent X warns you that your ability to maintain a form can run out, though this never comes up in the game; you're also warned specifically not to transform into a child, though it's not known if this is an ethical issue or due to the limitations of your powers. [[spoiler: It's implied that your reward for unmasking the killer while keeping your true nature a secret is a power upgrade]].
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* VoluntaryShapeshifting: You basically have the power to transform into anyone you've met (except for Agent X). As such, this is apparently limited to {{Humanshifting}}, though it's also indicated that you might be able to play around with ShapeshifterBaggage given that you can switch from Oscar's skinny build to Zak's burly frame at the drop of a hat. Plus, your attempt to reassure Ellis indicates that you might be able to use your power for offensive purposes - [[spoiler: and in the finale, you prove capable of knocking out the killer ''and'' escaping from being tied up even if the killer doesn't release you]].you before fainting or comitting suicide]]. However, Agent X warns you that your ability to maintain a form can run out, though this never comes up in the game; you're also warned specifically not to transform into a child, though it's not known if this is an ethical issue or due to the limitations of your powers. [[spoiler: It's implied that your reward for unmasking the killer while keeping your true nature a secret is a power upgrade]].
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* ThatCameOutWrong: Lexie, given that she's a little bit on the ditzy and easily-flustered side, is not above making the odd bit of InnocentInnuendo, much to her embarrassment - especially if you try to flirt with her.
-->There's a murder to solve. Maybe you should do that first, then me. No, no, no - not like that...
-->There's a murder to solve. Maybe you should do that first, then me. No, no, no - not like that...
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* ARottenTimeToRevert: You can remain disguised as another character indefinitely despite Agent X's occasional warnings about your ability running out. However, [[spoiler: if you try to question Zak Weston while disguised as Lexxie and accept his offer of a modeling session, he'll give you a drink... and unknown to you, it's been spiked. A few sips in, the drug causes you to lose control of your powers and revert to your true form - not [[ShapeshifterDefaultForm "Sam"]], but your ''real'' form. The sight is apparently so horrific that Zak doesn't want to speak to you again.]]
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* PostAdventureAdventure: The game begins in the aftermath of the eponymous character's previous assignment, with Agent X raking you over the coals for getting caught. What actually happened isn't specified, but it results in you being sent to the village of August in order to redeem yourself in the eyes of whatever mysterious agency hires shapeshifting detectives... with a strict warning that screwing up ''this'' time will result in you being "[[YouHaveFailedMe deprecated]]." For good measure, it soon becomes clear that your contact in August, Police Chief Dupont, is the only man who can make what happened in your previous assignment disappear. [[spoiler: If you catch the killer, Dupont agrees to have the report rewritten so that you arrived on the scene ''after'' the girl died instead of before, but that's about all you learn about the incident.]]
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* IdyllicEnglishVillage: The story begins with the eponymous detective being packed off to the small English town of August in order to investigate a murder. Of course, the game takes place almost entirely at night, so the rural setting is played for suspense, especially once you start [[ShapeshiftingTrickster sneaking around in the forms of the residents]] and uncovering the weirder things they've been up to. Along with an abysmal nightlife, a mentioned-but-unseen vicar, and homeless people sleeping under hedges, the most typical small-town trope on display is the [[PlayerHeadquarters Guest House]], an old-fashioned stately home converted into a B&B (retaining the priceless carpets).
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* VoluntaryShapeshifting: You basically have the power to transform into anyone you've met (except for Agent X). As such, this is apparently limited to {{Humanshifting}}, though it's also indicated that you might be able to play around with ShapeshifterBaggage given that you can switch from Oscar's skinny build to Zak's burly frame at the drop of a hat. Plus, your attempt to reassure Ellis indicates that you might be able to use your power for offensive purposes - [[spoiler: and you certainly don't have any trouble knocking out the killer with your bare hands once you're untied, regardless of your current form]]. However, Agent X warns you that your ability to maintain a form can run out, though this never comes up in the game; you're also warned specifically not to transform into a child, though it's not known if this is an ethical issue or due to the limitations of your powers. [[spoiler: It's implied that your reward for unmasking the killer while keeping your true nature a secret is a power upgrade]].
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* VoluntaryShapeshifting: You basically have the power to transform into anyone you've met (except for Agent X). As such, this is apparently limited to {{Humanshifting}}, though it's also indicated that you might be able to play around with ShapeshifterBaggage given that you can switch from Oscar's skinny build to Zak's burly frame at the drop of a hat. Plus, your attempt to reassure Ellis indicates that you might be able to use your power for offensive purposes - [[spoiler: and in the finale, you certainly don't have any trouble prove capable of knocking out the killer with your bare hands once you're untied, regardless of your current form]].''and'' escaping from being tied up even if the killer doesn't release you]]. However, Agent X warns you that your ability to maintain a form can run out, though this never comes up in the game; you're also warned specifically not to transform into a child, though it's not known if this is an ethical issue or due to the limitations of your powers. [[spoiler: It's implied that your reward for unmasking the killer while keeping your true nature a secret is a power upgrade]].
