Mission:Dirty Work - Part Three: Dirty Deals

Part Three: Dirty Deals

Briefing

My dad stood up to Rider and died because of it. Not only that, they smeared his name after. People I grew up with, friends I'd lived next door to for years, refused to talk to me, blamed my dad for the deaths of their loved ones. You've got to find out what Stone knows, help me get the truth out there.

• I'll find out what he knows... one way or another.

Stone is supposed to be meeting with some constituents at a local warehouse. He's probably just doing it for the optics, trying to look good for the camera. If you confront him in public with what we found, there's no way he can deny it.

Unnecessary Solicitation

People like Stone are why Paragon City always has so much trouble. He's only out for himself. If there's money to be made, it doesn't matter who gets stepped on.

Mission Objective(s)

You spotted workers running out of the warehouse when you arrived. It seems the Family has come for some reason. Did they get word you were coming?

• Confront Councilman Stone
  • Find Councilman Stone
    • Talk to Councilman Stone

Councilman Stone spilled his guts. He told you the location where the evidence for the Blackwood Tower fire is stored.

Enemies

The Family

Notable NPCs

• Petey Picklefingers (Family Consigliere)
• Councilman Stone (NPC)

Petey Picklefingers Dialogue

Before Combat:
Councilman Stone: Look, I'm sure we can just talk about this like gentlemen...
Petey Picklefingers: So you see, Councilman, my boss would really appreciate if you dropped this matter.
Combat Start:
Councilman Stone: Oh thank goodness! Character, you have to help me!
Petey Picklefingers: A hero, huh? You beat up my boys over at Rider Development! Time for payback!
On Defeat:
Councilman Stone: I'm glad you got here, Character. Without you, I don't know what I would have done.

Councilman Stone

Briefing

Councilman Stone looks at you with relief on his face.

Thank goodness you came, Character! I was afraid those Family goons were going to break my knees... or worse!

• You've got more than your knees to worry about, Stone.

Wha... what do you mean? You're a hero, aren't you?

• I know you've been taking bribes, Stone!

No! Bribes? I've never taken any bribes, I swear! I'm an honest politician, I always do what's best for my constituents. I'd never betray their trust by taking bribes from anyone.

• I know you took a bribe from Andrew Rider.

The color drains from Councilman Stone's face when you mention Andrew Rider's name. He slouches back against a wall.

Oh, so this is what it's all about. Look, I didn't accept a bribe from Rider, if that's what you think. I know what it looks like, but it's true. He tried to bribe me into signing off on his development project, but I refused. I told him those people needed those homes, that I wouldn't be the person to kick people out of the place they'd been living for decades.

Then he sent the Family after me. I... I guess I'm not a brave man, Character. I was so afraid of being hurt that I just agreed to it. I'm not proud of it, but you have to believe me. After I voted for his plan, he sent me the money, like he was taunting me. It didn't matter, anyway, he couldn't pay off or threaten enough people to get his way.

• Then he burned down Blackwood Tower.

I know...

Councilman Stone goes quiet for a moment. Then he looks up at you.

If you're bringing that up, it means you're going after Rider, doesn't it? I know that the official story is it was a grease fire that caused it. I also know that the investigator in charge of the case isn't the one who released the findings.

I haven't seen what the actual evidence states. I don't know and I don't have enough power to get my hands on it, either. I do know where the evidence is kept, though. The fire investigators work out of the old PPD station. If you go there, you should be able to find out the truth about that fire.

• Alright, Stone. But you still broke the law. I'm turning you in.

I understand. I won't fight it. I'll turn myself in and cooperate fully with the police.

• (Leave)

Councilman Stone's Confession

You convinced Councilman Stone to turn himself in to the police for changing his vote after intimidation and bribery from Andrew Rider.

• You've done your part, Stone. Cross the line again, I won't hesitate to take you down.

Thank you, Character! I promise I won't disappoint you. I'm going to do the right thing, no matter who tries to threaten me.

• (Leave)

• Tell me all you know about Andrew Rider!

This selection loops to another branch of this conversation which is already documented.

• Funny, I thought you and the Family were good friends.

No! I never! The workers at this warehouse are trying to unionize, but the owner is against it. I was here to show my solidarity and give them support. I guess the owner has connections with the Family, because they tried to threaten me. It's only because you showed up that I'm still able to talk.

• I know you've been taking bribes, Stone!

This selection loops to another branch of this conversation which is already documented.

• Tell me all you know about Andrew Rider!

This selection loops to another branch of this conversation which is already documented.