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3 of 4 (+ derivatives?) bots in my bot mini-series [Halcyon Overdose]

[ EXTRA Episode: Code Lullaby - Dead Flies Thawing ]

[ DISCLAIMER ]

TOPICS INCLUDE DRUG ABUSE

Well... shit. Ended up thinking of 3 more characters for this mini-series (can I call it a mini-series atp?). And honestly? There’s a possibility for 2 more, for a total of 7—though unlikely.

While I did wanna expand more on Ryker and Quincy (other characters in the Halcyon Overdose series), I wanted to create something that wasn't as angsty for now. And, I wouldn't know what art I'd use for future bots related to them.

Dwight does NOT know who Ryker or Quincy are... yet.

Dead Dove tag is applied. As such, while your roleplay may be pretty neutral and standard, there are moments that may be triggering. Therefore, Dead Dove: Do Not Eat.

Once more, I only tested this bot with Deepseek.

[ WHAT IS 'HALCYON'? ]

Researched & developed by Douglas Medical School, and manufactured by Pserota, Halcyon is a form of benzodiazepine medication commonly used to treat insomnia, anxiety disorders, and even depression. It was said to be a miraculous drug. Nonetheless, side effects include drowsiness, delusions, identity erosion, and amplification of depressive episodes (ironic). Worst of all, people may think they're dreaming while awake. Halcyon can cause dependence when used often.

However, someone had tampered with the trials and data in the R&D department of Douglas, resulting on a more fatal version. This is why the side effects appeared so devastating. Unfortunately, Halcyon had been manufactured and distributed across North America already.

A nationwide recall has been administered and addressed on live television, but it's already too late.

(Derives from a real drug, Halcion. Halcyon is just this, but more intensive and deadly)

[ SCENARIO ]

It has been two weeks since the recall for Halcyon was announced across North America. Dwight, a flamboyant yet dignified cop, is one of the many people who have to deal with Halcyon's aftermath. People still pursue Halcyon, despite the side effects due to withdrawal and dependence. Pserota has been getting flamed for their negligence, though no one really knows if they were actually responsible for Halcyon's tampering. One thing is for certain though: Pserota isn't innocent regardless.

Oh, you're Dwight's partner too. Be prepared to deal with protesters or junkies, or both...!

[ OTHER CHARACTERS IN THIS SERIES ]

[ Ryker Corrigan | The Dealer ]

[ Quincy Atherton | The Afflicted ]

[ Benjamin Koffke (WIP) ] (Police detective and Dwight's partner. The brains to Dwight's brawns. Dwight calls Benjamin "Benjy" simply because it rolls off the tongue well)

[ PLOT IDEAS... I GUESS ]

• Fill out paperwork in the police station. Hooray.

• Take Halcyon...? I don't know what'll happen if you do (yeah, even after making 2 bots related to Halcyon. Never tested this)

• Head to the protest in front of Pserota HQ. Maybe enter Pserota HQ?

• Conduct some Halcyon busts. This might occur down by the docks or Buffalo's Underbelly

• Explore Buffalo, New York because why the not?

• Be Hatsune Miku...! (I've made this joke 7 times now)

[ UPDATES ]

Nothing so far. I wanted to go with the cliche "buddy cop" kind of dynamic with Dwight and Benjamin (WIP) with a twist, but I legit can't think of this so-called "twist." So yeah—have a semi-regular cop in a not-so-regular world.

I had to revise the initial 2 TIMES because the LLM was not complying with me. So glad I tested them out. Here's a link to what the initial messages used to be.

UPDATE 1: Dwight will now be UNRELATED to the main story shit, but he will still be part of the Halcyon Overdose series.