Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 The Cigarette Girl Walkthrough: Complete Guide

“The Cigarette Girl” is one of the most atmospheric and mechanically rich missions in Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, serving as Chapter 4 in Fabien’s memory sequence. This detective-focused quest introduces multiple Malkavian abilities while unraveling clues about the mysterious serial killer haunting Seattle. Here’s your complete walkthrough to successfully navigate this dreamlike investigation.

Vampire: The Masquerade Cigarette Girl Quest Overview

Starting the Quest: Dale’s Apartment

The Cigarette Girl quest begins automatically after completing “The Fires of Industry” story mission. After your conversation with Prince Ryong at Weaver Tower, return to Dale’s apartment to rest. As Phyre lies down, the scene transitions into a dream sequence where you control Fabien walking through a sunflower field.

This flashback takes place in December, providing crucial backstory about Fabien’s investigation into similar murders. The quest won’t grant XP since it occurs in a memory, but it reveals vital information about the killer’s modus operandi and potential connection to Prince Campbell’s demise.

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Step 1: Holding Cells Investigation

After the sunflower field sequence, you’ll find yourself in a police station as Detective Fabien. Exit your office and head to the holding cells where you’ll encounter Mr. Lemon, a vampire confined in one of the cells.

Dialogue Choices with Mr. Lemon:

• “How did you end up here?” (Information gathering)
• “What do you know about the murders?” (Investigation)
• “I need sustenance” (Recommended – quenches thirst)

Choosing the sustenance option allows Fabien to feed, restoring blood points necessary for using Malkavian abilities throughout the quest. After feeding, exit the holding cell area.

Step 2: Officer Wheeler and Forgetful Mind

As you approach the glass doors to leave the station, Officer Wheeler will confront Fabien about an outstanding gambling debt, blocking your exit. This introduces your first Malkavian ability.

Using Forgetful Mind:

1. Listen to Wheeler’s complete dialogue about the debt
2. When the conversation ends, press the indicated keybind (displayed on HUD)
3. Successfully use Forgetful Mind to erase Wheeler’s memory
4. Wheeler will forget about the gambling debt entirely

This ability is essential for social manipulation throughout Bloodlines 2. After using it, exit through the main doors—Wheeler won’t stop you.

Step 3: Journey to Makom Bar

Exit the police station and follow the quest marker 270 meters to Makom Bar. You’ll need to enter through an alleyway leading to the basement entrance. The bar serves as the investigation’s central location where multiple clues converge.

Upon entering, you’ll meet Patrick, the bouncer stationed at the entrance. He’ll direct you to speak with Mr. Fletcher, the pianist playing in the main bar area.

Dialogue with Mr. Fletcher:

• “Mr. Fletcher. How can I help?” (Gains new lead)
• “Where can I find her?” (Completes conversation)

Fletcher provides cryptic information about the woman you’re investigating. After speaking with him, turn left and take the first right to reach the backroom utility area.

Step 4: Meeting Pandora – Mask of a Thousand Faces

In the utility room, you’ll encounter a young woman named Pandora who claims to be waiting for a “true vampire.” However, she’s suspicious of Fabien’s detective appearance.

Using Mask of a Thousand Faces:

Press the indicated keybind (RMB + 2 on PC) to activate this illusion ability, transforming your appearance to match Pandora’s expectations of a vampire.

Critical Dialogue Choices (Choose Carefully):

• ❌ “I am pleased to see you again, my childe” (Pandora is suspicious)
• ✅ “Welcome, daughter of the night” (Pandora is impressed – CHOOSE THIS)
• ❌ “I can hear your heart” (Pandora is suspicious)

Selecting the correct dialogue option maintains the illusion and allows the conversation to progress. Ask all available questions to gather information about the cross-sword symbol (doodad) she possesses.

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Step 5: Patrick Interrogation – Scry the Soul

Return to the main bar area and approach Patrick, the bouncer. Initial conversation reveals limited information:

Standard Questions:

• “How did she get here?” (Vague response)
• “You seen the girl before?” (Non-committal answer)
• “How did she get here really?” (He refuses to elaborate)

After exhausting regular dialogue options, use your newly unlocked ability Scry the Soul (LB + B on Xbox, L2 + O on PlayStation) to read Patrick’s thoughts.

Patrick’s Thoughts (Select the correct one):

• ❌ “I wish I’d taken that job in Atlanta”
• ✅ “The limo – I should tell the boss” (Correct choice for new lead)
• ❌ “God I hope there’s no more snow”

Selecting the limo thought reveals crucial information. Speak with Patrick again and mention the limo to unlock additional dialogue, then return to Fletcher with this new evidence.

Step 6: Fletcher’s Code Phrase

Return to Mr. Fletcher at the piano and use the code phrase discovered earlier: “Beware the sword of the cross.”

This password grants access to the next investigation phase. Fletcher will provide new information about Pandora’s arrival and the circumstances surrounding the case.

Step 7: Ghost Touch – Pandora’s Body

After speaking with Fletcher, return to the utility room. The scene has dramatically changed—Pandora’s lifeless body now lies where she was sitting earlier, revealing the dark truth of your investigation.

Using Ghost Touch:

Activate Ghost Touch (RMB + 1 on PC) on Pandora’s corpse to summon her spirit for questioning.

Questions to Ask Pandora’s Spirit:

• “How did you die?” (Essential information)
• “Where did you come from?” (Background context)
• “Why did you call me Lord Fabien?” (Reveals supernatural connection)

You can ask all questions for complete information, or ask only about her death to proceed. Fabien will automatically inquire about the “little cross-sword doodad” if you attempt to leave without asking.

Step 8: Meeting The Cigarette Girl

After concluding the conversation with Pandora’s spirit, a flashback triggers featuring Marla, “The Cigarette Girl”, who experienced an identical death. This parallel victim provides additional clues about the serial killer’s pattern.

Dialogue Options with Marla:

• Ask all available questions for comprehensive understanding
• Take notes of similarities between the victims
• Look for patterns in the murder method

After exhausting all dialogue options, the conversation concludes. If you’ve successfully used every Malkavian ability (Mask of a Thousand Faces, Forgetful Mind, Scry the Soul, and Ghost Touch), you’ll unlock the Visionary Detective achievement.

Quest Completion and Story Implications

The Cigarette Girl quest concludes with Fabien’s theory formation about the serial killer. While this dream sequence doesn’t award XP (since it’s a memory), it provides invaluable context for understanding:

• The killer’s supernatural methodology
• Connection between current murders and historical cases
• Potential links to Prince Campbell’s assassination
• Fabien’s detective abilities and investigation style

The quest seamlessly transitions back to Phyre’s perspective, armed with new knowledge about the threats facing Seattle’s vampire society.

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Malkavian Abilities Explained

Mask of a Thousand Faces – Creates illusions to alter your appearance, essential for social manipulation and gaining trust from suspicious NPCs.

Forgetful Mind – Erases specific memories from targets, allowing you to escape consequences and manipulate recollections of events.

Scry the Soul – Reads surface thoughts of characters, revealing hidden information and true intentions beyond spoken dialogue.

Ghost Touch – Communicates with spirits of the deceased, extracting information from corpses that would otherwise be lost.

These abilities define the Malkavian playstyle throughout Bloodlines 2, emphasizing mental manipulation over physical confrontation.

Tips for Success

Save Blood Points: Don’t waste blood on unnecessary feeding—save it for ability usage during critical investigation moments.

Exhaust All Dialogue: Speaking with every NPC multiple times often reveals hidden conversation branches and additional clues.

Use Heightened Senses: When investigation stalls, activate vampire senses to highlight interactive objects and bloodstains that mark trails.

Take Your Time: The Cigarette Girl is a dream sequence with no time pressure—explore thoroughly and absorb the atmospheric storytelling.

Note the Patterns: Pay attention to murder methodology details—they become relevant in later story missions investigating the killer’s identity.

For the official game information and updates, visit Paradox Interactive’s Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 page or check the official Steam page.

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