Cindy the Skull

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Cindy the Skull
Also Known As
Nicknames	Girl in the Old-Lady Rags
Associations
Relationships	Steban (neighbour) Pissf****t (friend) Fuck the World (friend)
Voice Actor(s)
Original	Xiayah St. Ruth
The Final Cut	Xiayah St. Ruth
Details
Role	Side character
Location	Capeside apartments balcony
Appears on	Day 1
ID	Ntt_47CEB9C5

CINDY THE SKULL – "I'm Cindy the fucking SKULL -- what else do you want to know?"

Cindy the SKULL is a character in Disco Elysium.

Background

Cindy the SKULL is an artist whom the player finds above them on a balcony near the Capeside Apartments. She is described by Joyce Messier as a rebel due to her dyed hair and "old people clothing." Her political alignment is Communist, and she is a member of the SKULLS gang. Wannabe-SKULLS Fuck the World and Pissf****t seem to look up to her, describing her as a "right proper SKULL" and "a true artist of the future, just like Arno van Eyck." Cindy lives in the coal room on her balcony. Upon exploring this room, you can find the Pour L'Homme Labourer Jeans, as well as some pyrholidon. When asking whether or not she has a "real" home, she gives a vague, wistful answer. Empathy suggests that she may be distancing herself from feelings of grief surrounding her concept of "home." Cindy's painting supplies can be seen in the communist meeting room at Capeside Apartments, above her balcony. According to Steban and Ulixes, she uses the space as an art studio.

When you first meet Cindy and ask what she's doing, she states that she plans to make an "aero-graffito visible from low orbit" but has not yet figured out the right words. She describes her environment as "severely lacking in havoc," citing this as the reason for her lack of inspiration.

Interactions

• After inspecting the body, ask her about the missing armour. She will give you a lead on where to find the gauntlets, helping you complete the task of finding all of the armour pieces.
• For the Add even more beauty to the wall task, you will need Cindy's Brush, which you can acquire by explaining your artistic intentions (Impossible 18 check for Conceptualization).
  • You will actually get the brush if you fail the check, as she'll take pity on you. If you pass it, she'll refuse to give the brush to you, saying that she doesn't need that kind of competition in town.
• You may talk to her if you wish to Become a man of plenty.
  • If you convince her to sell you her art, you can get Cindy's Chef D'oeuvre.
• If you are looking to Get yourself organised, talking to Cindy is a crucial step in connecting with fellow comrades.

Aero-Graffito

SPOILER WARNING: Plot details for a pivotal moment near the end of the game follow. (Skip)

After the tribunal, a large aero-graffito is painted on the ground outside of the Whirling-in-Rags. It reads, "UN JOUR JE SERAI DE RETOUR PRÈS DE TOI," translating to, "ONE DAY I WILL RETURN TO YOUR SIDE." It is assumed that this is Cindy's work due to the use of her signature medium of red government-issue fuel oil, and her earlier stated intent to create an aero-graffito. Earlier foreshadowing by Conceptualization also indicates that the tribunal finally provided her with the inspiration she needed. Due to the flammable nature of its medium, you can even set it on fire!

The mural possibly references The Return/Le Retour, and is made to send a message to the Coalition aerostatics passing above Martinaise. Trant Heidelstam seems to recognize the source of the phrase, "Lu Jiatun's 'Mirova 82' [...] [a]bout Girl Child Communism".

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