Kirstie Caulker

***Kirstie Caulker*** is one of the patients at Delphi House, she is also the daughter of Chief inspector David Caulker.

## Background

Kirstie is a very friendly and lighthearted girl, displaying great care and attentiveness. Due to her unusual behavior, it is suspected that she may have some learning difficulties (she might also be autistic). On certain occasions, for example, she reacts erratically, which is not typical of a neurotypical person

* Judging on how Toby hugs/restrains Kirstie -- This is usually done to prevent people from hurting themselves or others.
* Kirstie shouts at Erica when Erica is about to walk on the carpet that she was cleaning. The cleaner then explicitly tells Kirstie that she cannot clean alone and that she needs supervision.

Although Kirstie's relationship with David Caulker is not explicitly mentioned throughout the game, it becomes evident that they share some sort of connection. If Erica finds David before his death, he gives her a crumpled piece of paper containing a drawing made by Kirstie. This interaction also unlocks the 'Proud Father' trophy, which serves as the only tangible proof of their relationship. Moreover, Kirstie appears deeply devastated upon receiving the news of David's death.

## Present day

Kirstie spends her days at Delphi House along with Hanna, Tobi, and the other patients. The reason for her stay there is unclear. One possible explanation could be that her father's busy job necessitates alternative care for Kirstie while he works. Kirstie has a fondness for drawing, which she thoroughly enjoys, and she often expresses that her favorite animal is the rabbit.

## Delphi House

### Day 1

Kirstie and Erica first cross paths when they meet on the stairs. Kirstie immediately yells at Erica, warning her not to step on the carpet because she just cleaned it. If Erica chooses to **respect Kirstie's request and avoids walking on the carpet**, Kirstie would react positively. On the other hand, if Erica **disregards Kirstie's warning and walks over the carpe**t, Kirstie would become upset.

A little while later, Kirstie arrives on the scene as Hannah is experiencing an attack, but she misunderstands the situation, complaining that they shouldn't be cleaning without supervision. However, when Kirstie realizes that Hannah is bleeding heavily, she starts to panic. If Erica **successfully calms Kirstie down**, she would go and seek help. However, if Erica **fails to calm her**, Tobi would step in and try to calm her instead. Unfortunately, Dr. Rosa Ballard misinterprets the situation and orders the caregivers to restrain Tobi.

Later on, during lunchtime, Kirstie warns Erica that they're being watched, advising her to choose fruits instead of cake. When Erica questions who's watching them, Kirstie subtly points towards the surveillance cameras. Taking Erica to a storage room, Kirstie instructs her to lock the door. In a hushed tone, Kirstie reveals that there's more going on at Delphi House than meets the eye. She confides in Erica, mentioning that they come at night to spy on her when she pretends to be asleep.

### Day 2

Kirstie and Hannah are chilling in the lunchroom when Hannah lets Erica know that a package has arrived for her. However, things take a turn when Hannah has an episode upon seeing the piece of human skin that was inside the package. This causes Kirstie to start yelling in response to the distressing situation.

Later on, Kirstie writes a feel-better letter for Hannah and asks Erica to sign it as well. Kirstie mentions that the last patient who had the same symptoms as Hannah ended up dying moments after signing the letter. She mentions that her father told her that when the patients feel bad in Delphi House, they are taken away and shown animals to make them forget and feel better. She also admits that they know she talked to Erica about what's going on, showing Erica the tape she put in her closet was now teared apart. When Kirstie shows Erica a hidden door, she warns her in a serious tone not to tell anyone about it. If anyone finds out, they'll subject her to a therapy that erases her memories and makes her forget everything.

If Erica ***hung out with Kirstie***, they would arrive together in Hannah's room to only find Tobi there. She mentions Hannah is gone and she won't come back.

If Erica ***did not hang out with Kirstie***, she would arrive after Tobi and Erica and would ask where Hannah is. Tobi would tell her she is gone and is not coming back,

Kirstie is seen a couple hours later in the night crying over the death of her father, Dr. Ballard could be seen trying to comfort her.

If Erica found the ***secret door*** by hanging out with Kirstie, Kirstie would encounter Erica once again. Kirstie cries over her father's death and that no one would protect her from being taken away and bled to the point of forgetting about her father.

When the power goes out, Erica has another encounter with Kirstie. Kirstie pleads with Erica, desperately asking her not to go. However, Erica reassures Kirstie, affirming her determination to bring everything to a definitive end. Erica promises Kirstie that she will take care of her and watch over her.

## Kirstie's fate

Depending on what Erica did, Kirstie's story changes. Kirstie could either survive or die at the end of the game.

Shortly after Erica confronts Dr. Ballard, Kirstie would show up. If Erica ***did not kill*** Dr. Ballard by the moment Kirstie arrives, she would escape. If Erica kills Dr. Ballard however, Kirstie would show up and would ask Erica if she killed Dr. Ballard.

Kirstie rushes Erica to save Tobi when she is having an episode. If Erica ***manages to save Tobi***, Kirstie would thank Erica and would help Tobi escape the building. However, if Erica ***fails to save Tobi***, Kirstie would cry and would tell Erica to go away.

At the end, if Erica burns down Delphi House and managed to ***save Tobi***, Kirstie and Tobi would meet Erica outside in the woods. On the other hand, if Erica ***failed to save Tobi***, Kirstie would die in the fire.

## Notes/Trivia

* As Kirstie leads Erica to a camera-free room, it becomes evident that Kirstie possesses a level of intelligence that surpasses her initial appearance. Her actions demonstrate that she is aware of the hidden truths lurking within Delphi House. Despite her seemingly innocent demeanor, Kirstie's actions indicate a keen understanding that something suspicious is happening within the institution.
* Kirstie's survival in the fire is intrinsically linked to Tobi's fate. If Tobi manages to survive the fire, Kirstie would also survive. Their lives are intertwined, and their destinies in this situation are interconnected.