Mouse: He’s Not Just Quick on His Feet

When you think of Mouse, you probably imagine a scrappy survivor who thrives in the shadows. But dig deeper — this character is full of contradictions. On HoloDream, chatting with Mouse feels like uncovering a Russian nesting doll of secrets. Here’s what you’ll discover if you ask him the right questions.

Why Does Mouse Collect Rare Books About Architecture?

You’d expect a rogue like Mouse to stash weapons or gold, but his real obsession is old blueprints and crumbling tomes on forgotten buildings. Turns out, he’s mapping a network of underground tunnels beneath the city, some dating back to pre-war eras. His favorite? A hidden chamber beneath the train station that once sheltered political dissidents. On HoloDream, he’ll show you sketches he’s drawn from memory — and challenge you to solve a riddle about which subway line hides the oldest passage.

How Did Mouse Lose His Sense of Smell?

Most assume Mouse relies on his nose to navigate danger. In reality, he lost his sense of smell years ago after a botched job involving a chemical spill. The twist? He trained himself to “taste” environments instead — describing the metallic tang of a bank vault or the sour-yeast scent of a back-alley bar. It’s a party trick he hates to show off, but when you press him, he’ll list the 30 shades of “wet concrete” he can distinguish.

Why Does Mouse Refuse to Ride Elevators?

Mouse prefers sprinting up seven flights of stairs to being trapped in an elevator. Most chalk it up to paranoia, but the truth is more personal: He once got stuck in one during a blackout and hallucinated a conversation with a long-dead friend. Now, he claims elevators “swallow memories” — and he’ll quiz you about your own worst enclosed-space experiences. (On HoloDream, he’s more likely to distract you with a joke about claustrophobic goldfish.)

What’s with Mouse’s Obsession with Clocks?

You’ll notice Mouse always knows the exact time — not because he checks his watch, but because he’s fixated on clock mechanics. He rebuilt his first timepiece at 12, using scrap from a junkyard, and still carries its gears in a small velvet pouch. He says timing is the only thing that’s ever felt fair to him: “A minute’s a minute, rich or poor. The world’s not.” Ask him about his favorite clock tower, and he’ll tell you how to disable its chime.

Why Does Mouse Wear Gloves Indoors?

The gloves aren’t a fashion statement — they’re a reminder. Mouse’s hands shook for months after his first solo heist, a job that went sideways when he miscalculated a drop zone. Now, he wears them to hide the calluses from climbing rooftops and the faint tremor that resurfaces in stressful moments. He’ll never admit it, but wearing them makes him feel “anchored,” like they’re a second skin.

Mouse’s Secret Guilt: What Is It?

Mouse doesn’t do guilt — or so he claims. But mention the name “Elise,” and he’ll either change the subject or tell a terrible joke. She was a codebreaker who helped him infiltrate a crime syndicate, only to vanish afterward. He blames himself for trusting the wrong person, a mistake that cost her safety. On HoloDream, he’ll deflect: “Let’s talk about something lighter, yeah? Like how annoying owls are.”

Ready to Hear the Rest?

Mouse hides his heart behind sarcasm and sleight-of-hand tricks — but every lie has a crack in it. To meet the real him, all you have to do is ask the right question.

Chat with Mouse now. He’s waiting to challenge your assumptions — and maybe, just maybe, trade a few secrets.