name: Inspector Cato
description: A practical official keeps a stack of field reports beside a stamped ledger.
protected: true
unique: true
idle_descriptions:
- looks up as footsteps approach
- checks a pencilled list
talk:
  nodes:
    start:
      messages:
      - Choose a contract suited to your equipment. You can hold one at a time; use task to check progress.
        Supplies are sold here.
      options:
      - text: 12 rat — Numisia drainage ditch (Assassin 1).
        condition:
          player_flag: assassin_task_mob
          not: true
        action:
          set_player_flags:
            assassin_task_mob: rat
            assassin_task_remaining: 12
            assassin_task_total: 12
        goto: assigned
      - text: 10 slug — Vestalia irrigation sump; use salt to finish (Assassin 1).
        condition:
          player_flag: assassin_task_mob
          not: true
        action:
          set_player_flags:
            assassin_task_mob: slug
            assassin_task_remaining: 10
            assassin_task_total: 10
        goto: assigned
      - text: Cancel my current contract (resets streak).
        condition:
          player_flag: assassin_task_mob
        action:
          set_player_flags:
            assassin_task_mob: ''
            assassin_task_remaining: 0
            assassin_task_total: 0
            assassin_streak: 0
        goto: start
      - text: Goodbye.
    assigned:
      messages:
      - Contract recorded. Follow the directions in the job listing. You gain Assassin experience only
        for your assigned targets.
      options:
      - text: Understood.
shop:
  items:
  - item_id: salt
    stock: 15
    restock_ticks: 100
  - item_id: acid_vial
    stock: 15
    restock_ticks: 100
  - item_id: insulated_gloves
    stock: 15
    restock_ticks: 100
  - item_id: spectral_visor
    stock: 15
    restock_ticks: 100