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List of voice lines for Abrams, voiced by Samoa Joe, as well as lines from other characters referencing Abrams.

Abrams voice lines compilation

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	Don't worry, I'm on the case.
	No one's stopping me.
	If they're smart, they'll stay out of my way.
	They don't know who they're dealing with.
	No one's killing me.
	Try and stop me. See what happens.
	I can take whatever they throw at me.
	No one's taking this book from me.
	One day, I'm gonna die. But it ain't gonna be today.
	I'm too stubborn to die.
	It's gonna be a long day, isn't it?

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	See ya later.
	You got my number. Call me anytime.
	Time to find me a bar.
	I gotta get this book someplace safe.
	Might as well enjoy the break while it lasts.
	They'll be coming for this book sooner or later.
	Your funeral.
	I got better things to do than get shot at.
	You sure about that?
	I got a case to work.

Conversations

Hero	Complete?	Notes	Audio	Transcription
Bebop	Yes			Abrams: Hey Bebop, just do me a favor. If I'm punching someone in the face, please don't knock 'em away. Bebop: Do my best, mate, but I make no promises.
				Bebop: Now I'm not trying to cast aspersions detective, but in my experience, organics don't tend to last long in a fight. Abrams: Pal, the only thing you gotta worry about is keeping up.
				Abrams: So what's your deal? Bebop: I punch things. How about you? Abrams: Pretty much the same. Bebop: Oh, this is gonna be fun.
Dynamo	Yes			Abrams: You ready for this, Professor? Dynamo: Mr. Abrams, if you think this is the first fight I've been in, you've never played pinochle in Bristol.
				Abrams: Stay close to me Professor, I'll keep you safe. Dynamo: Detective, I was about to say the same thing to you.
				Dynamo: I... don't suppose I could... take a look at that Tome, when all this is over? Abrams: Professor, if things go our way, there won't be a tome for you to look at!
		Unlocked in Geist's visual novel		Dynamo: I heard a rumor that you moved in with Lady Geist. Abrams: Don't wanna talk about it. Dynamo: Who would have thought that a simple business card could have started a star-crossed romance! Abrams: Nothing romantic about it, pal! Dynamo: Not yet! Abrams: Not ever!
				Abrams: Sorry about crashing your party. Dynamo: No apologies needed, it wasn't my party. Did you ever meet up with Lady Geist? Abrams: No. Never called back. Dynamo: Sorry to hear that. Abrams: It's probably for the best. I heard that woman is bad news.
Grey Talon	Yes			Abrams: You know they're gonna have guns, right? Grey Talon: Yep. They're also going to have arrows through their necks. Abrams: Fair enough.
				Grey Talon: You remind me of my stepdaughter. Abrams: Son married an Ixian? Grey Talon: Yeah. Abrams: No shit! Tell you what. We survive this, I'll take the whole family out for a drink. Grey Talon: That... that's a nice thought.
				Abrams: Talon, I know you don't care if you die, but I am highly motivated to stay alive. So please, don't do anything stupid. Grey Talon: Don't worry Abrams. I'm not dying until I have my revenge.
Haze	Yes			Abrams: You like being a Sandman? Haze: I'm good at my job. Abrams: That's not what I asked. Haze: Stay focused on the task at hand.
				Haze: You should consider working for the OSIC. Abrams: I think you guys have enough people who can kick down doors. Haze: We do. We don't have enough guys who care what doors are getting kicked down.
				Abrams: You're not gonna leave me out to dry, are you? Haze: You may not see me, detective. But I promise you, I'm doing my part.
Holliday	Yes			Abrams: You're the sheriff from Macomb, right? Holliday: Yeah. Abrams: I'm so sorry. Holliday: Thank you.
				Holliday: You got a plan? Abrams: Eh, I don't know... I was thinking you grab them and then I punch their skull in! Holliday: I like it!
				Abrams: Holliday... I don't suppose you're related to... Holliday: Yeah. Abrams: Long shadow! Holliday: I try not to think about it. Abrams: Eh, let's make him proud.
Infernus	Yes			Abrams: Hey Fern, next time you're pouring me the good stuff, remember all the times I saved your life today. Infernus: You got it buddy!
				Abrams: So when's the last time you went to Ixia? Infernus: Never. Abrams: You gotta be kidding me! Infernus: New York born and raised baby!
				Infernus: I haven't seen you in a minute, brotha. Abrams: Yeah, case I've been working's been... consuming... Infernus: Are you okay? Abrams: After today... I will be.
Ivy	Yes			Abrams: So, you're the savior of Spanish Harlem, huh? Ivy: I really hate that nickname. Abrams: Heh. Not looking to be deified? Ivy: I just wanted to make my neighborhood safe.
				Abrams: The city owes you a debt for taking care of Mendoza. Ivy: I'm not owed anything. Abrams: Humility is good, but word of advice. Don't undervalue your worth.
				Ivy: So, a private detective is a job where you help people, but charge them money? Abrams: Help is relative. I'm pretty sure a lot of my clients wished I wasn't honest about what I found. Ivy: That's depressing. Abrams: Truth usually is.
Kelvin	Yes			Kelvin: If we work together, victory is assured. Abrams: You're... the most confident dead man I've ever met. Kelvin: My friend, the grave has no time for pessimism.
				Abrams: You, uh... hot in that thing? Kelvin: Revenants don't really sweat. Abrams: Huh. Checks out.
				Abrams: You're worried at the last minute that the Patrons are gonna screw us? Kelvin: Detective, now more than ever we need hope, not skepticism. Abrams: Hope doesn't keep you alive. Kelvin: Trust me, my friend. Sometimes, it's the only thing that does.
Lady Geist	Yes			Lady Geist: And now I have to work alongside a brute. Abrams: I am right here. Lady Geist: Correct. That's why I'm exasperated.
				Abrams: Nice arm. Lady Geist: It's a malevolent spirit. Nice book. Abrams: It's a cursed tome.
				Abrams: You look... remarkably calm for a lady who's about to be shot at. Lady Geist: If I thought we were dealing with anyone competent, maybe I'd be worried. Abrams: So you're... calm because you're delusional? Lady Geist: Confident, detective. I am confident.
		Unlocked in Geist's visual novel		Lady Geist: Thank you for your help, detective. Abrams: We still got a long way to go before we summon the Patron! Lady Geist: Abrams, if there's one thing I am confident in, it's getting what I want.
				Abrams: Remember: When we summon the Patron, we need to be very specific about what we ask for. Lady Geist: Yes, yes, I know. Abrams: No going into business for yourself. Lady Geist: You worry too much, detective.
Lash	Yes			Lash: Alright blue boy, ahhh, let's get to work. Abrams: My name's... Abrams. Lash: Probably not gonna remember that. Abrams: After we win, I'm gonna punch you in the face! Think you'll remember that? Lash: Bluey, when this is over, if you want the Lash to send you to night-night land, you're welcome to try.
				Lash: I'm excited for you Abrams! You get to bathe in the glory of Lash. Abrams: You are somethin' else. Lash: Just remember to say thank you when this is all over.
				Lash: So, what does it feel like? Abrams: Excuse me? Lash: Bein' next to greatness. What does it feel like? Abrams: Nauseating? Lash: No need to be nervous. I am approachable. Abrams: Oh god...
McGinnis	Yes			McGinnis: Just wanna get this out of the way. I'm gonna be doing my best to support you but, shit happens and if you end up on the wrong side of a spectral wall... I'm sorry. Abrams: That was... very specific. McGinnis: It happens a lot. Abrams: Ha, I picked up on that.
				Abrams: How do you not throw out your back carrying all that stuff? McGinnis: It's lighter than it looks. Souls don't weigh a whole lot.
				Abrams: Just to give you a heads up, I plan on picking... a lot of fights today. McGinnis: Good. I hate people.
Mo & Krill	Yes			Abrams: So, do we wanna have a plan, or we just walk in there punching the hell out of everyone? Krill: I was thinking the latter but, if you wanna mastermind something, we're all ears! Abrams: Punching's good. Krill: Great.
				Krill: Abrams, I know this isn't exactly the most ideal time to bring it up but, do you remember last week's card game? Abrams: We're about to summon the Patron, and you're worried about 50 bucks? Krill: We owe Wraith money. Abrams: Makes a lot more sense now. I'll square up after the fight.
				Abrams: Didn't expect to be working with you two today. Krill: A delight for us as well! Our enemies will likely be... less enthused. Abrams: Oh, they are going to hate us.
Paradox	Yes			Abrams: I don't like the way you've been looking at the tome. Paradox: Can't a girl be curious? Abrams: I'm warning you Paradox. You touch my property, you won't like what happens next.
				Paradox: We've been following your work, detective. Abrams: Who's we? Paradox: Paradox. Abrams: And why's that? Paradox: We like secrets and you seem to have a knack for finding them. But a word of advice. Some things aren't meant to be revealed. Stop asking questions about us. Abrams: Ugh, I'll keep that in mind. Paradox: Be sure that you do.
				Paradox: You look uneasy, detective. Abrams: Just wondering if we're going to have a problem. Paradox: With the ritual upon us, Paradox has bigger concerns than your nose in our business. So no, you have nothing to fear from me.
Pocket	No			Abrams: What's in the case? Abrams: You in trouble, kid?
				Abrams: Look, about your old man... Abrams: You got it, kid.
				Abrams: It's ok to be scared. Abrams: You are, and it's okay.
Shiv	No			Abrams: How long have you been with the Baxter Society? Abrams: Didn't think they let guys like you in.
				Abrams: And how long did it take you to do your hair?
				Abrams: Works for me.
Seven	Yes			Seven: Detective Abrams? Abrams: I don't believe we've met. Seven: Oh, we haven't. But I am fascinated by what you hold. Abrams: If you think I'm letting you get your hand on my- Seven: Oh, don't worry, Detective. I know better.
				Seven: That tome is pulling you into deep waters, detective. Be careful. Abrams: Ehh... Don't know if I need life advice from somebody who was caught and executed. Seven: Yet, here I stand. Perhaps you should consider that I know what I'm talking about.
				Abrams: What did you do to end up in Lost Whisper? Seven: I offended small-minded simpletons with fragile egos. Abrams: You don't try to obliterate someone's soul just because they offended you. Seven: [Laughter] Your naivete is refreshing, detective.
Vindicta	Yes			Abrams: You need me to buy you a pair of shoes? Vindicta: No. Abrams: You wanna walk in Times Square barefoot, be my guest!
				Abrams: I'm trusting you to help keep me alive. Vindicta: Don't worry detective, I'll do my part.
				Abrams: How long you've been in New York? Vindicta: Since the first Maelstrom. Abrams: That had to be an adjustment. Vindicta: It was wonderful and horrifying in equal measure.
Viscous	No			Viscous: You're blue! Viscous: I didn't mean to offend you. I'm just socially awkward!
				Viscous: I punch people with goo! Viscous: We're family now.
				Viscous: You're a detective, right? Viscous: I love mysteries. Viscous: Who is the Adversary and why are they massacring the denizens of the Deep? Viscous: I can't read!
Vyper	No			Vyper: Who lets anyone out of jail? Vyper: We're gonna have a blast, Abe, don't sweat it.
				Vyper: You're looking good, detective! Vyper: You suck.
				Vyper: Abe, you wanna meet up for a drink after this? Vyper: Am I buying- No! I'm not buy- I'm a lady, have some manners!
Wraith	No			Wraith: Missed you at the game. Wraith: Just sell the damn book already. Wraith: Yeah yeah, wrong hands, blah blah - Abe, you're not the chosen one. You're just a guy who was dealt a bad hand. Dump the book and get your life back.
				Wraith: Wanna make any side bets? Wraith: Today's the best day for gambling. You really think if this goes sideways we're walking out of here alive? Wraith: Let's go.
				Wraith: Obviously. Wraith: No, I'm thinking smart. When it comes to making wishes, you keep that shit as simple as possible to avoid loopholes.
Yamato	No			Yamato: かああこいつ話しかけて。(Oh, please talk to me.)
				Yamato: You owe me detective. Yamato: I haven't cut you down where you stand.
				Yamato: くるそれしか知らないん。(That's all I know.) Yamato: Nice try.

Abilities

Siphon Life

Context	Audio	Transcription
Ready		Siphon's ready.
Almost Ready		Siphon's almost ready.
Cooldown		Siphon's on cooldown.
Upgrade		No one stands in my way.
		If they don't get out of the way, that's on them.
		I'll break their bones!
		I'll send them flying.
		They better run!
		I'll run them down.
		I'm not afraid to charge into a fight.
		I don't run from a fight.
		It's not smart to get in my way.
		The only way to face a problem is head-on.
Use		Charging!
		I'm coming for you!
		Let's go!
		You can't stop me.
		Charging in!
		Out of my way!
		Headed in!
		Making my move.
		Go, go, go!
		Nothing stops me.
Use (low health)		Pushing through!
		I can't stop now!
		Out of the way!
		Rahhh!
		Headed in!

Shoulder Charge

Context	Audio	Transcription
Ready		Ready to charge.
Almost Ready		Charge is almost ready.
Cooldown		Charge is on cooldown!
Upgrade		One, five, ten. I don't care how many there are! I'll stand up to them all.
		I'm not afraid of the mob.
		This book is dangerous. I can't let it fall into the wrong hands.
		They're not gonna wanna get up close.
		If they try to step to me, they're gonna regret it.
		Some moron is gonna try to punch me and they're not gonna like what happens next.
		No one stands toe-to-toe with me.
		You'd think that people would know by now that fighting me is a mistake.
		Those idiots wanna walk up to me and die, that's fine by me.
		This book is gonna give 'em more than they bargained for.
Use		Come on!
		I'll take all of you!
		Stand and fight!
		You won't kill me.
		Let's see what this book can do.
		Run, cowards!
		It's you or me!
		I'll take you all on.
		I'm not afraid of you.
		Face me!
Use (low health)		Just need to last a little longer!
		This book better save my ass!
		I'm not dead yet!
		I'm still standing!
		This better work!

Infernal Resilience

Context	Audio	Transcription
Ready		I'm always ready.
Almost Ready		I'm almost feeling like myself again.
Cooldown		How is this happening?
Upgrade		If they wanna kill me, they're gonna have to work for it.
		Try to bring me down.
		I'll fight to the bitter end.
		I don't quit.
		No one breaks me!
		They don't make 'em like me.
		I didn't survive this long just to die here.
		In the end, I will be the one still standing.
		I can out last them.
		I know how to take a hit.

Seismic Impact

Context	Audio	Transcription
Ready		Leap's ready!
		Ready to stun 'em
		I can jump into the fight!
		This book's gonna give 'em hell
		Lemme know when you're ready.
		Ready to fly.
		Ready to throw the book at 'em.
		Ready to slam this book down!
		Ready for a team fight.
		Ready to leap!
Almost Ready		Impact's almost ready.
Cooldown		Leap's on cooldown.
Upgrade		I'll make that damned book work for me.
		I know how to make an entrance.
		What comes up...
		I'll crash into 'em.
		Oh, I'll be ready when this thing tries to fly away.
		Listen here, book. You work for me.
		(Sigh) I'm going to be holding onto a book for dear life. Great.
		I gotta figure out how to use this damn book before it gets me killed!
		They won't see this coming.
		This should keep 'em on their toes.
Use		Going up!
		Here I come!
		Droppin' in.
		Ahahahahaha!
		Comin' in!
		This is the end!
		Now!
		Aaaaaah!
		Let's go!
Use (As Enemy)		I'll crush 'em!
		You're all dead!
		Going in.
		Smashin' 'em!
		None of you are walking away!
Use (low health)		This thing's gonna get me killed!
		Please work.
		We got one chance!
		No one's giving up!
		We can win this!

Generic Voice Lines

Kill Enemy Hero

Context	Audio	Transcription
Generic		Who's next?
		Stay down!
		Nice try.
		You never had a chance.
		It was inevitable.
		Take a nap, kid.
		You're not ready to fight someone like me.
		Looks like it's my day after all.
		You're not stoppin' me.
		I've fought better.
Using Melee		Keep trying, kid.
		Won't be the last time.
		Stay in the dirt.
		Don't bother gettin' up.
		You're outmatched.
High Net Worth		All the money in the world can't buy talent.
Ended Enemy Killstreak		No one is untouchable.
Revenge		You thought you were gonna keep me down?

Killstreak

Kill Count	Audio	Transcription
4+		This is how it starts.
		Run while you still can!
		Don't come begging for mercy.
		I'm not backing down.
		No one's taking me down.
8+		Come on! Try to kill me!
		Give up!
		You guy's getting the message yet?
12+		I'm unstoppable!
		You aren't worthy to fight me.
		Keep throwing your lives away! It's fine by me.

Generic Pings

Pre-Game

Audio	Transcription
	I'm on the case.
	We got this!
	They'll need all the luck they can get.
	Luck is for losers.
	They're not gonna stop us.
	They should run now and save us all some time.

Hero-Specific Voice Lines

Enemy

Hero	Context	Notes	Audio	Transcription
Bebop	Kill			Automaton's down!
				Took out the scrap golem.
				Stick to fighting Lash, Bebop.
				This isn't a game, Bebop.
				That thing never had a chance!
Dynamo	Kill			Stopped the professor.
				Professor's down!
				He seemed like a decent guy. Almost feel bad...
				Not your day, Dynamo.
				If I'm gonna die, it ain't gonna be to someone with patches on their elbows.
Grey Talon	Kill			Killed the old man! Shit, I killed an old man.
				Took out Grey Talon!
				Any other day, I'd be fighting by your side, Grey Talon.
				You're not trapping me!
				You never should have let me get this close to you, Talon.
Haze	Kill			Stopped their assassin!
				What did I do to piss off the feds?
				I never wanted the OSIC as an enemy.
				Not personal, Haze.
				Dream's over, Haze!
Holliday	Kill			Sorry sheriff.
				Nothin' personal, lady.
				Picked a bad time to visit New York.
				If I wanna solve my case, I gotta end yours.
				Took out Holliday!
Infernus	Kill			Sorry, Fern.
				I'll make it up to you later, Fern.
				He won't be starting fires anytime soon.
				Shit. I liked that guy.
				Hope I didn't kill my bartender for nothing.
Ivy	Kill			Stopped the gargoyle.
				Took out Ivy!
				I feel pretty guilty about that... Not guilty enough not to punch her again but, still, guilty.
				You picked the wrong side, Ivy.
				You never should have come for me, Ivy.
Kelvin	Kill			The explorer's dead.
				Who wears a parka this time o' year?
				Sorry, Kelvin.
				You seem like a decent guy, Kelvin. But you had to be stopped.
				What are you gonna do, ice skate me to death?
Lady Geist	Kill			Took out Geist!
				Stopped Geist!
				I'll stop the Oathkeeper if it's the last thing I do.
				Oathkeeper won't be fed today.
				You're a monster, Geist.
		Unlocked in Geist's visual novel		I knew I couldn't trust you, Geist.
				She's probably gonna want me to move out.
				This... is gonna be awkward back at the apartment.
Lash	Kill			Asshole!
				Took out Lash!
				He had to stop jumping around some time...
				He thought ego was a substitute for talent.
				That... felt more satisfying than it should.
McGinnis	Kill			Took out McGinnis.
				Stopped McGinnis.
				You're not the one in control here.
				Takes more than some machines to stop me.
				Should've stayed in the workshop, McGinnis.
Mirage	Kill			Sorry, Mirage.
				Don't take this personal, Mirage.
				Welcome to New York.
				The brave are the first to die.
				Stopped Mirage!
Mo & Krill	Kill			I'll buy you guys a round at Jezebel's later.
				Good try, Mo.
				See you at the game Sunday, Krill.
				Almost had me!
				I'll make it up to those guys another time.
Paradox	Kill			Took out Paradox.
				Stopped Paradox.
				Time thief's dead.
				You weren't a threat. Just a nuisance.
				You're clever, lady. But not as clever as you think you are.
Pocket	Kill			Pocket's dead!
				You're a good kid, Pocket. This ain't the life for you.
				Take your case and get outta town, Pocket!
				You can't stop me, Pocket.
				I know who you are, Pocket. Trust me when I tell you, it's not worth it!
Seven	Kill			Took out Seven.
				You can't escape justice, Seven.
				I'm not afraid of you, Seven!
				Your machinations end here, Seven.
				Men like you deserve to rot in Lost Whisper.
Shiv	Kill			You're not going for a skin ride with me.
				Now the Baxter Society is hunting me.
				Stopped Shiv.
				Takes more than a couple of knives to take me down.
				Know your limits, Shiv.
Vindicta	Kill			Took out their sniper!
				Vindicta's dead. Again.
				You made me do this, Vindicta!
				Your anger is justified. But your methods are not.
				There’s other ways to get what you want, Vindicta.
Viscous	Kill			Sorry, Viscous.
				Nothin' personal, kid.
				New York ain't the place for you, Viscous.
				Goo man's dead.
				I dealt with the pile of goo.
Warden	Kill			There's a fine line between devotion and obsession, Warden.
				I had to stop you, Warden!
				You really need a new hobby, Warden.
				Took down Warden!
				That cape... kinda freaks me out.
Wraith	Kill			Took out the gambler.
				You really thought some cards were going to stop me?
				Hope she's still taking action on the Knickerbockers.
				This better not kick me out of Sunday's card game...
				Took out Wraith!
Wrecker	Kill			You're a monster, Wrecker.
				Come back, and I'll put you down again.
				Seems like you don't deserve to live.
				The Butcher of Ixia my ass!
				Tell Fairfax to go to hell.
Yamato	Kill			I'll put a stop to the Seventh Moon.
				Yamato, you were never going to stop me!
				You'll get this book over my dead body, Yamato.
				I'm sorry about your brother, but this book can't help you.
				Yamato's dead!

Other Characters

Patrons - Match Start

Patron	Audio	Transcription
Amber Hand		You seek answers, detective. Summon me and I will provide them.
		You protected the Tome as no one else could. But the time has come for you to free yourself from its burden.
		Abrams, the only thing stronger than your fists is your will. Do not fail me.
		Trust doesn't come easy for you, Abrams. But know this: When you complete the ritual, I will hold up my end of the bargain.
		Detective. Your allies will need your strength to complete the ritual.
Sapphire Flame		Detective Abrams. Summon me and I will relieve you of the Tome.
		This is your chance to relieve yourself of the book's burden. Complete the ritual, Abrams. Summon me.
		Abrams. Your strength will be a boon to your allies and a bane to your rivals.
		Only you are strong enough to bear the Tome's weight, Detective Abrams. And soon you will be free of it.
		Abrams, your team will count on your courage.

Shopkeeper

Audio	Transcription
File:Shopkeeper hotdog t4 abrams 01.mp3	Good luck, Detective Abrams.
File:Shopkeeper hotdog t4 abrams 02.mp3	You are a very large man. But don’t feel sorry for anyone who’s trying to stop you.
File:Shopkeeper hotdog t4 abrams 03.mp3	I don’t suppose you’re looking to sell that book you’re carryin’, are ya?

Newscaster - Winter Skin Unlocked

Audio	Transcription
	Detective Abrams was last seen wearing a Santa hat. Reports that he's looking for eggnog have not been substantiated.