Hethydect uses dialogue to establish the conflict between duty and recklessness, and uses visceral descriptions to highlight the devastation caused by the drug war, both in space and at home.
“You are getting too gung-ho lately, Trevor… I’m sick of his heroic bullshit.” – Detective Mark, expressing his disgust at Trevor’s disregard for safety.
“Trevor had an obsession with the war against Hethydect, and it seems you’re beginning to feel indestructible.” – Mark, warning Trevor about his dangerous hubris.
“I don’t think I want to do it anymore.” – Trevor, revealing his burnout and decision to take leave after the mission’s severe consequences.
“It cost money and resources to send the V-10 out there for you, as an example.” – Sergeant Moran, reprimanding Trevor for the consequences of his unauthorized actions.
“We lost two other officers and Janet.” – Trevor, throwing the human cost back at Moran, revealing the severity of the trap.
“Sage. The sole producer and distributor of the drug Hethydect…” – Mark, confirming the singular target of their obsession.
“I was constantly taking it to be back with Sasha.” — John, revealing his past motivation for Hethydect use.
“He activated the displacer, a silver flash enveloped him, and he found himself in the corridor of the Space Dog’s ship.” – Describing the unauthorized use of the teleportation device.
“The gun Trevor was using had a small button on the side… he could render his targets unconscious.” – Detailing the non-lethal, advanced weaponry used by the SSP.
