As I recall you can confront Sokolov directly by revealing yourself to him. He doesn't alert the guards; rather he tries to talk you out of the situation. I don't remember what specifically he offers, but I think he tells you that he has a cure for the plague? He starts begging for his life at the end of it.



"I did not need to hear Trevor's fanfiction"

Spoilers but we learn things about Lady Boyle later and
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I'm not entirely sure it's fanfiction... though that wouldn't surprise me


"You really are a <something>, aren't you [Piero]?"
A what?

"How did that happen?"
"PFFFTAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA"
No comment necessary.

"He paints for rich people as a scientist"
It's not unheard of for a great scientist to also be a great artist.

Emily is indeed adorable.