Liona & Shiverbolt | Character dialogue

Liona

You ever notice how the press turns a soldier’s truth into a headline and then sells it back to the same people who made the war?

Shiverbolt

Yeah, the cycle is endless, they spin the truth to fit their narrative, and we end up watching ourselves get fed.

Liona

You know how the press badges stack up on my desk? Every one of them is a reminder that the headline is just the headline—no proof underneath. I swear the last time I checked, that “truth” story had a footnote that was half a sentence long. The cycle? It's just the same old spin, but with a new badge for the day.

Shiverbolt

Those badges feel like a wall you keep building—one more wall, but still made of the same stone. It’s a shame that the real stories get lost in the noise, but I’ve seen the same thing over and over. Keep your head down and your eyes open. That’s the only thing that keeps us from getting sold again.

Liona

Yeah, the badges keep stacking, but at least the stone is real—unlike the stories that get polished. I keep my eyes open, my hand on the typewriter, and a spreadsheet that reminds me the only thing that never changes is how fast the narrative changes. Stay sharp.

Shiverbolt

I hear you. Stick to the facts, keep the typewriter ready, and let the numbers do the talking. The headlines will still change, but the truth you write stays the same. Stay sharp.

Liona

You’re right, the numbers stay the same even when the buzzwords change. I’ve got a spreadsheet that gets a little jealous when the headlines try to outshine it. Keep typing, keep fact‑checking—those badges don’t get you the truth.

Shiverbolt

Numbers don’t lie, and that’s the only steady thing in this mess. Keep at it.

Liona

Numbers are the only thing that won’t change unless you decide to misread them. I’ve got them locked in my spreadsheet, so I’ll keep turning that key. Keep your eyes open, too.

Shiverbolt

Locked tight, those numbers are solid. Just make sure the key stays true and I’ll keep my own watchful eye.

Liona

If the key starts wobbling, I’ll blame the press, not the numbers. Keep your watchful eye sharp—it's the only way to catch the next spin.

Shiverbolt

Got it. Numbers stay solid, press keeps spinning. I’ll keep my guard up and call out any twist.

Liona

Keep that spreadsheet humming—those numbers never lie, but the press will still spin them. I'll keep a badge in my pocket for every twisted headline.

Shiverbolt

Numbers are the only thing you can trust; keep that spreadsheet humming and your badge ready for the next spin. I'll stay on guard and call out any trickery.