#someone tell me i'll be fine as long as i use repellent all the time

[otterandterrier]

once again considering saying fuck all and going on a short trip in may BUT my new concern now is dengue. which is also a threat where I live, but I don't go out as much so I have less risk of exposure lol

#there's a trip to the iguazú falls during the full month that i really want to do!! #i also need to talk to my neighbour first to see if she can look after the cat #personal #someone tell me i'll be fine as long as i use repellent all the time

[hidden-behind-the-fourth-wall]

Sweet past - ch.3

Summary: You meet Ellie for the first time and see Sarah again after three years.

Pairing: dbf!Joel x reader

Warnings: mention of death, foul language, angst.

AN: This will be angsty for a while, so buckle up... And a slow burn soooo.... :D

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“You are aware I'm 15, not 5?” He knew this was how she would react. Typical Ellie. But he knew that if he hadn't called, she would have given him hell for not letting her know he wasn't coming back for the night.

“I am just letting you know, kid.” He sighed and sat down. “I'm not sure what time I'll be back."

“That bad?” There were so many differences between her and Sarah; however, one thing that they both had in common was how emotionally alert they were. 

“She's forcing herself to be strong." He sighed and closed his eyes. “She's always been like that. I don't want to push her. We got time, you know?” Ellie hummed, and Joel smiled softly at the teenager. When he discussed you with the girl, she was excited to meet you, but it was also her intention to tell Joel not to push you if you didn’t want to talk. She, after all, knew perfectly well what it was not to want to talk about things.

“Make her that omelet you always make us when we have a shitty day." He chuckled softly, but his heart skipped a bit at the protectiveness in the girl's voice, despite not meeting you yet. “I'll be fine here, so take care of her. Say hi from me.” And she was gone. Joel sighed, laughing quietly to himself. Every teenager is the same.

Joel Miller wasn't a man with all the answers. Far from it, most of the time he didn't really know what he was doing. Whether it was with Sarah, Ellie, or now with you, what he does know is that he will do whatever he can to take as much pain away from you as he is capable.

He never considered himself an aggressive man, either. Normally, he tried to be calm and steady, trying to think as logically as possible. It's not that he never took part in any fights. He was from Texas, after all, and Tommy was his brother. But even when the fights did occur, they were the last possible option. He tried to always follow his head rather than his heart. Emotions were never the answer for Joel.

He tried to take logical steps when he heard about Sarah being bullied in primary school; he didn't kill her first boyfriend, who broke her heart; and he definitely did not punch every couple out there that rejected Ellie. And yet, he got physical with his best friend the second he hurt you. Something broke in Joel that day. He tried to get his friend straight after his wife died, but he never felt like he had a right to do anything. Sure, he was the family's friend, but that was it. 

He has hated himself for that since then. He hated that he didn't do anything sooner. He blamed himself for your leaving. If he had done something sooner, maybe your father would have woken the fuck up and you would not have to go through so much pain. And yet all he did was punch his best friend after he dared to lay his hand on you.

He stopped at the entrance to the kitchen, seeing you staring into nothingness. He knew you were suffering the same kind of pain he did. If not even bigger, after all, Joel was able to see your dad's change. He has been here with him for the past three years. He didn't blame you, and he wasn't even sure if he could ever truly understand your pain. This was why he decided that he would make sure that you would not have to live through it anymore.

And so he hugged you and let you lean on him. He has taken care of you like he wanted to since your mother died. This is why, when you asked him to stay, he did lay next to you, letting you use him to repel all the nightmares.

***

You weren't sure you remembered when the last time was when the smell of someone else's cooking woke you up. What was also surprising was the fact that you felt like you had a good night's sleep. And it hasn't happened in a very long time, for sure.

You frowned, not really remembering how you got into bed or why the hell you slept with your clothes on, but this wasn't really important now. Your stomach was pulling you into the kitchen, where that amazing smell was coming from. And what you noticed was something you thought you'd never see with your own two eyes.

“Is the world ending?” He turned, raising his brows at you. “Joel fucking Miller in the kitchen. Cooking!"

"Keep running that smart mouth, and you won't get anything.” You raised your hands in the air in surrender and walked towards the coffee machine, but he stopped you, pointing at the table. “I got it; sit down. You still drink orange juice after coffee?” You nodded, blushing softly at the fact that he remembered. “You taught Sarah that, and now I always have to have that fucking juice at home when she visits.” He grumbles, and you can't help but laugh. A sweet, quiet laugh he adores so much.

“It's healthy for you!” You tried defending yourself, thanking him when he got your coffee. Already with milk and sugar. Your heart skips a beat at the thought that he knows you so well.

“That shit has more sugar in it than whatever the hell Sarah drinks at Starbucks.” You rolled your eyes but smirked while drinking the juice. "Trouble,” he muttered, pushing the plate with an omelet on it. “I make it for girls when they... well, don't have the best of times in their lives.” He noticed you blinking rapidly, not to let the tears fall, and all he wanted was to drag you into his arms and never let go.

You were a family, after all. 

“It's actually amazing!” You exclaimed and happily devoured the breakfast.

“Stop sounding so surprised. I needed to learn how to cook someday... “ He mumbled, and you raised your brow at him.

“Does that mean you can cook anything else?”

“Shut up and eat your omelet!” You chuckled at that, and he forced himself to ignore the skip of his heartbeat at the sound of it.

The silence was just right. There was no awkwardness there, and he was surprised to feel natural. Domestic in some way, but he liked it. He wanted you to be comfortable with him, and this moment showed that despite the time difference, you haven't seen each other, he is still someone special to you. Or at least he hoped for that.

“Joel?” He tilted his head, hearing a change of tone in your voice. He was happy to see you ate everything off, but something was weird about the air now. All of a sudden. “I want this to be small. Just family. Just us…” His eyes widened for a second, but he nodded, taking your hand in his. “I will take care of everything; will you let me?” Even at times like that, you were considerate of him and his feelings. “I want it done as soon as possible. It may sound awful, but the longer I wait, the more I can't live with myself thinking that…”

“It's all up to you. It was your father, sweetheart. I will help you if you need me, and stay away if you want to do it all by yourself.” You nodded, and deep down, Joel thought there was something more bothering you. But Ellie's voice nudged him not to push it.

***

It took three days to make everything work. Apparently, when the whole ordeal isn't big, this can be taken care of by hand. You didn't know if it was something your dad would want, but you didn't really have anything else to give. You decide to bury him next to your mother so they can be together forever. After all, you assume this was what he really wanted.

You were in your kitchen, preparing food for tomorrow when you heard your name called from the house entry.

“In the kitchen!” you yelled back, cleaning your hands. You turned around to welcome Joel but stood there frozen. There, in the middle of your kitchen, stood a teenage girl. She couldn't be more than 5’3”. Her auburn hair was tied in a ponytail. Intelligent, pale green eyes were staring at you. There was some mischievousness in them, but also softness that reminded you of Joel a bit. Her fair skin was decorated with freckles and a scar on her right brow. She was a beautiful girl. “Hi!” You finally said, smiling softly at the girl. You cleaned your hands onto the apron and extended it towards her.

“Hi! I'm Ellie," she introduced herself, grabbing your hand. A small, awkward smile appeared on her still-a-bit childish face. “Joel assumed it would be better to introduce myself before you know..."

“Ellie!” Joel growled at the girl, rolling his eyes in annoyance.

“It's fine!” You chuckled, pulling her down to sit down at the table. “I'm happy to finally meet you.”

“Really?” She sounded surprised, and you frowned, hearing the actual surprise in her voice.

“Of course! After what Joel told me about you, I couldn't wait to finally get to know  you." Her eyes shone with innocent happiness from your words, and from the corner of your eyes, you could see Joel whispering a very quiet ‘thank you’. “I am preparing some food for tomorrow. I'm happy to get some rest and eat something. You guys hungry?”

“Starving!” Ellie groaned loudly.

“You're always hungry!” Joel scoffed, taking his phone out of his pocket. “Is Chinese fine?” 

“Let me pay, Joel. You paid for the pizza, and you did the shopping for me.” You were about to take out your card when his hand landed on yours.

“Put that away, before I get mad.” You raised your brow at him in a challenging matter, but let it slide. This time. You will get him for that the next time.

“So tell me, Ellie, how is Mr. Grumpy doing?” Seeing the mischievousness in her eyes and the smirk, you knew you would find common ground with the teenager very quickly.

***

“How are you holding up?” You still cannot believe how much Sarah has changed in the three years since you last saw her. She wasn't a teenager anymore. She was a young woman, a student. You didn't know her mom, but the more you looked into her eyes, the more you saw Joel in them. 

“Been better. But hell, it's been worse as well,” you shrugged, leaning your head on her shoulder. The ceremony was over. It was short, but it was nice. The pastor prepared a nice speech, and you were surrounded by family. Your small family. And there was something in you that made you happy that your parents were together again.

You have never seen anyone as in love and happy as they were while together. You always laughed that they acted like those teenagers in love. It was sickly sweet. You envied them for that. 

“Tired.” You added after a while, and Sarah held your hand, rubbing it softly. “I'm not sure I'm even hungry.” She chuckled, especially when Joel went to the kitchen to heat up the food, taking Ellie with him. You were sure he kind of felt that it would do you good to spend some time with Sarah. Just Sarah. 

“You did well for all of this," she murmured, leaning her head on yours. Sarah loved you like a sister. Despite the age difference, you were always close. When you left, you still asked her how she was doing, but something was different. It's like that situation with your father has completely shifted the way you were. And despite all this, you still managed to stay the same kind-hearted person she remembers you for. “What's the plan now?” She felt you tense for a second, hoping she didn't spook you too much with that question.

“Since your dad called me, nothing was really going according to plan.” You sighed and straightened, pulling your head off Sarah's shoulder. “I took two weeks off from work, hoping that it would all work out, but..."

“There's still time then,” she interjected, shrugging, making you raise your brow. “It hasn't even been a whole week yet. Give yourself some time.”

“You sound like Joel; you know that!?” She laughed at that, looking at her dad, who was saying something to Ellie. “How are you with that whole Ellie situation?” She smirked at your change of topic, but let it slide. You were never truly good at opening up.

“Ellie's a spitfire, but damn, it's hard not to love her, you know?” You smiled at that, happy to hear that Sarah wasn't feeling left out in all of this. “Not to mention, I like to know that the old man isn't alone when I'm at uni, you know."

“He's not that old, you know!” She looked at you and sighed, rolling her eyes. “He's not even 40 yet.”

 “He will be this year." You chuckled at that and shook your head. “Can I be honest with ya?” You nodded, and she smiled sadly. “I don't know if ya want to hear it or not, but your dad and my dad... they were able to make up. Your leaving was like a slap in the face for your dad, and he got his shit together. But despite all of this, I always felt like Dad was bearing some heavy burden on his shoulders. I asked him once what it was, but you know him," you hummed, frowning slightly. “I think he feels guilty for what happened. I feel that as well.” You turned around to Interject, but she put up her hand, asking you silently to let her finish. “I always thought that I couldn't do anything because I was a kid. I was a stupid teenager, but I realize now that I was just afraid of seeing you fall apart. As long as you were standing tall, I thought everything was OK. But I now understand that we, as your family, should have done something sooner. If I feel that way, I can't imagine what that stubborn mool feels.” She took your hand and looked at you with teary eyes. “So I will ask you for the last selfish thing. Talk to him. Have the conversation you two probably need but have tried to avoid. If there is anyone who can take that burden off his shoulders, it is you. And he is the only one who knows you and sees the true you. So promise me that you both will talk."

“You, Sarah Miller, are the least selfish person.” You squeezed her hand and smiled encouragingly, hoping it would ease her mind. “I'm sorry that we made you worry. I never intended for this, whatever that was, with my father to have such an impact on you two. I guess I was trying to ignore the fact and didn't want to see how it would have affected my father's best friend.

“I didn't mean..." you chuckled softly at her awkward tone.

“I know you didn't. You just made me realize that saying goodbye to my father is not the only thing I need to do.” She smiled and nodded, looking back, when you heard both Ellie and Joel arguing about something. The tired look on his face made you chuckle. Unaware of Sarah's gaze traveling between you and her dad.

#joel miller #joel miller tlou #joel miller fanfic #joel miller x you #joel miller x reader #joel miller fic #tlou #pedro pascal #pedro pascal characters #pedrohub #pedrostories #pedro pascal fanfiction #pedro pascal character fanfic #pedro pascal fanfic

[robotonthemoon]

Beginning of Learning

I've been meaning to write this for a while. As I have previously mentioned here, I am told that market socialism would be a pretty good fit for me. Learning has been a journey that has taken me from some pretty deeply modern republican and libertarian views. I just wanted to share a bit of that journey. I'll put a break here because this will be long.

I am going to be completely honest here: the rise of Trump and his cult of personality has been a major force in driving me away from the party. I cannot stand the man and have never voted for him, even when he was unopposed in the 2020 primary. I just can't fathom how people can hitch their wagon to a guy who has been bankrupt that many times and couldn't sell alcohol, red meat, and gambling to Americans; as though he were some kind of business genius.

But this isn't about him. My journey started before his rise. And it didn't come from leftists telling me "hey, you should believe XYZ" even if I have since learned a lot from left leaning folks. No, my education really started from examining historical figures from the republican party.

"Labor is prior to and independent of capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor, and could never have existed if labor had not first existed. Labor is the superior of capital, and deserves much the higher consideration."

Sounds like something a modern union organiser would say, doesn't it? And yet that was President Abraham Lincoln in his First Annual Address (December 3rd, 1861). Now Abe does go on to state that capital is deserving of its own protections, but he started with and emphasised the greater value and importance of labour.

"It is better for the Government to help a poor man to make a living for his family than to help a rich man make more profit for his company."

And this is from President Theodore Roosevelt (brace for it because I will be mentioning him again). These sentiments really helped push me away from notions of corporate superiority. I fully endorse labour rights and unions now, and can certainly understand where the argument for workers owning the means of production would come from.

Not much of a segue here, but I wanted to mention that if it weren't for health problems (and to a degree concerns about being outed as queer back in the late 90s and early 2000s) I would have considered military service. Probably the Coast Guard. I have a lot of respect for the good work the coasties do, especially the rescue services. Repelling out of a helicopter in the middle of a storm to pull someone out of the ocean is just... heroic.

That said, while I think we need to take better care of our service people, my attitude toward the role of capitalism in respects to the military were very much changed when I read President Dwight Eisenhower's Chance for Peace speech (April 16th, 1953).

"Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed. This world in arms is not spending money alone. It is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hopes of its children. The cost of one modern heavy bomber is this: a modern brick school in more than 30 cities. It is two electric power plants, each serving a town of 60,000 population. It is two fine, fully equipped hospitals. It is some fifty miles of concrete pavement. We pay for a single fighter with a half-million bushels of wheat. We pay for a single destroyer with new homes that could have housed more than 8,000 people. . . . This is not a way of life at all, in any true sense. Under the cloud of threatening war, it is humanity hanging from a cross of iron."

This famous section in particular really struck me. He warns us about the military industrial complex. How our priority cannot be military might at the cost of the citizenry. Then I considered this in light of the Bush/Cheney administration findings (at the time, the current value may be different) that the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP, aka foodstamps) created something like $1.63 in economic stimulus for every dollar spent. A 63% gain on investment is excellent, in addition to helping people! Frankly, I feel like that means we'd do well to just eliminate means testing and give benefits to anyone who asks for it. Reduces bureaucratic overhead and waste while providing more economic benefits. Win win. And on the argument of taxes being put to this purpose:

"Taxes are what we pay for civilized society" Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. (supreme court justice, republican)

My father is a bit of a hippie. He raised me with a lot of talk about saving the environment. Some of that sank in, but I must admit to having periods in my life where I thought along the lines of "screw it, just pave everything". Not anymore. I am strongly in support of environmental protections and restrictions on industry to protect nature. Here's where Teddy Roosevelt comes back in.

“We have become great because of the lavish use of our resources. But the time has come to inquire seriously what will happen when our forests are gone, when the coal, the iron, the oil, and the gas are exhausted, when the soils have still further impoverished and washed into the streams, polluting the rivers, denuding the fields and obstructing navigation.”

Now, Teddy was saying this is the very early 1900s, more than a century ago. I wish we had listened more aptly.

“Defenders of the short-sighted men who in their greed and selfishness will, if permitted, rob our country of half its charm by their reckless extermination of all useful and beautiful wild things sometimes seek to champion them by saying the ‘the game belongs to the people.’ So it does; and not merely to the people now alive, but to the unborn people. The ‘greatest good for the greatest number’ applies to the number within the womb of time, compared to which those now alive form but an insignificant fraction. Our duty to the whole, including the unborn generations, bids us restrain an unprincipled present-day minority from wasting the heritage of these unborn generations. The movement for the conservation of wild life and the larger movement for the conservation of all our natural resources are essentially democratic in spirit, purpose, and method.”

How could I not be moved by this? There are many other quotes by Roosevelt that I could share on the subject of conservation, and I encourage people to look into them, but I will refrain from posting them here because I've already gone on at length.

"This country will not permanently be a good place for any of us to live in unless we make it a reasonably good place for all of us to live in."

One more good Teddy Roosevelt quote to end this with. I hope I have succeeded at least a bit in explaining what started me on the road I'm on now. I'm still learning, and I'm sure I have a ways to go still. I will state, because this is the internet and I know the arguments that could come from this, that I am not claiming these men were perfect. In fact I am quite certain they did plenty of terrible things. I acknowledge that. But that doesn't mean I can't also respect the good they did.

I still consider myself something of a conservative, but my understanding of what that means has changed greatly. Perhaps I am completely mistaken, and I am far more a leftist than I recognise. I believe in slow but steady economic growth and long term outlooks. In building a solid economic base by prioritising workers. In caring for people, rather than judging and discarding those who cannot work. In protecting the environment (the EPA was even started by Nixon) rather than ruining it for next quarter's financial gain.

Not the modern neoliberalism, anti-regulation, profit first thinking that pervades the current right wing. I wonder if Ike is spinning in his grave to see the sort of fascy candidates the party puts forth nowadays, given he commanded forces against their ilk in WW2.

If you have read this far, I thank you for your patience. I know this may draw some people's ire. If you are on the right and feel the need to shout at me, I ask that you learn and consider more of our past. And if you are on the left, I ask you to remember that an imperfect ally is not the same as an enemy.

Have a wonderful day, genuinely. Thank you for your time.

#socialism #wildlife conservation #labor unions #learning #progressive politics #politics

[heynowisavedyouright]

3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12, 16, 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31 for the writing ask game? :] Apologies if thats a lot you can leave some out if you want, i'm just quite curious and the questions are interesting

ask thingy

oh no no it's fine this ask game's questions Are fun

3. What is your writing ritual and why is it cursed?

hmm. i need to open the docs, write two paragraphs, then open another doc and start filling in what tags this fic i think would have on ao3. that helps understand what it's gonna be to be honest. also i Really don't want to come up with it on the spot later. also stalling. then i may come back to the fic. if i can remember also turn on literally any music, preferably extremely distressing and upbeat if it's fluff i'm writing. so in my opinion. meh. not really cursed. maybe slightly

4. What’s a word that makes you go absolutely feral?

off the top of my head, "feverish"

5. Do you have any writing superstitions? What are they and why are they 100% true?

i... honestly i don't remember having any?

8. If you had to write an entire story without either action or dialogue, which would you choose and how would it go?

dialogue. i've done that multiple times, a oneshot, a character reflecting on themselves over the years. it's a very fun way to write, i should try that again sometime

10. Has a piece of writing ever “haunted” you? Has your own writing haunted you? What does that mean to you?

hmm. i have made an excruciating amount of dark jokes on chapter 26 of HaK, and had writer's block on anything angsty for a few days after finishing it. so. "hearse" would be the closest. i guess for me that means leaving a long impact on the writer themselves, especially since it's most times very muffled for me compared to the way i'd experience it written by someone else

12. If a genie offered you three writing wishes, what would they be? Btw if you wish for more wishes the genie turns all your current WIPs into Lorem Ipsum, I don’t make the rules

what do you mean i can't wish for more wishes. what if i word it specifically so okay okay fine i don't need 30k of lorem ipsum okay

a cheaty one (Not about the rules get the lorem ipsum dolor sit amet away from me) for the way i write dialogue to be a morallyTM accepted one because i do not have it in me to switch to these wretched commas on the split

"You know," Felt gestured. "These ones."

"I prefer to write like this." They added. "I know this might be that one thing looking cursed in my writing and it probably is, but with the differences in dialogue styles between languages I can't bring myself to care about this thing in this particular one. Honestly, the rule looks a bit cursed to me." They took a deep breath. "Wow. That was one hell of a sentence there."

edit: also of course i completely forgot about the other two. welp. you can count the last of the wishes as the traditional genie repellent of freeing them :P and uh. being able to write fluff more. yea

16. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever used as a bookmark?

i don't read physical books too often ngl, and i don't remember it well back in the day.. i think the worst would be a minions-themed collectable card i got at a mall. 3.9/10 weirdness

17. Talk to me about the minutiae of your current WIP. Tell me about the lore, the history, the detail, the things that won’t make it in the text.

oof. which is it even. well the lore is just a bunch of spoilers so nah. come back when i finish posting "early departed", then you'll get the juice. but for now i'll be harboring it. it's just kind of hard to talk about it when it's all only in your head and notes

18. Choose a passage from your writing. Tell me about the backstory of this moment. How you came up with it, how it changed from start to end. Spicy addition: Questioner provides the passage.

i write most things on the fly so that's also a hard one... alright, i guess on a multichap it's easier, still not gonna provide a specific quote though. if you're interested about that (the answer is probably gonna be i made it up on the spot), you can always send it with the number and ask. so in early departed, that moment (in ch1 so i can talk about it >:P) of fwhip waking up and walking down the corridor to find gem and lady beans, it was going to originally include joel sitting there with them, (that's why fwhip thinks he doesn't trust these two, that was originally a typo that i later rephrased as he doesn't trust lady beans and her husband. a note not a quote, mind you). the whole idea for the twins' "holidays" in the smallishbeans manor was to push fwhip further down the road of revenge and to get him to know people who will later be on the other side of the war and his vendetta. that scene was the start of it, and especially it pointed out the difference between his and gem's reactions to the people

24. How much prep work do you put into your stories? What does that look like for you? Do you enjoy this part or do you just want to get on with it?

there's nothing, really, if i need to I google a bunch of things as i go. typically i do Not enjoy that very much because it's hard to find what i need

25. What is a weird, hyper-specific detail you know about one of your characters that is completely irrelevant to the story?

well! efwhip has a sweet tooth. i mention it in a fair few of my fics for no reason

31. Write a short love letter to your readers.

oh shit

oh fuck

okay

to end off on a note that's very dramatic and slightly pathetic on my writerly side, i really appreciate the support, guys. honestly even talking the time to read my stuff. it's a little insane. especially you people in lifesteal who are scrambled together with absolutely no fics and shower me with comments on every one of them. yes we do need more chlownzy fics. we do. yeah.

#feltixanswers #color handle

[echo-three-one]

Chapter 35

No. As much as I want to, this is not a Taylor Swift reference.

THE ROAD SO FAR

Red

John 'Soap' MacTavish

Site Hotel Bravo, Afghanistan

The plan was simple, infiltrate the area, locate for intel regarding Nero and leave. The darkness of the cave was at their advantage, but despite all that, the area they were situated in was far too crowded.

Green laser pointers scattered everywhere, they danced like party strobes inside the dimly lit tunnel on the way deeper into the base. Loud chatter could be heard as they discussed their tell tales on the different kinds of women they met.

France crouched by Soap's side and whispered.

"John, we lost Ghost. He said he was going to cover our six. Now he's gone." For a second, Soap looked worried but then again, Ghost was capable of handling his business on his own.

“We’ll just rendezvous with him later. For now, we need to focus on our main objective.” He muttered, advancing stealthily as the patrol passed through them. Francine took a while to check on her corners and she advanced farther than Soap, using her adept indoor combat skills into play.

Soap just watched her, marvelling at her swift movement. This was her forte, the initial thing that stunned him back on the O-course. He couldn't help but drop his jaw as her movements left him awestruck.

"Clear." She muttered, causing the Scotsman to shake back to reality as he took one last glance at their six and moved forward.

"This place has a lot of rooms. Should we split up and scan one by one?" Soap asked, looking at Francine. The interaction was serious but they could feel sparks in the air. It was inevitable, but they both dismissed these lingering feelings and proceeded to the mission.

"Okay… but stay on the line. I don't want to lose you again." France muttered shyly as she moved left.

"Aye. Will do." Soap chuckled and moved left.

"Sheesh. Get a room you two… Captain, can they move on a different line?" Gary interrupted over comms. Price just chuckled.

"Glad to hear you're nearby, Roach." Soap replied, entering one of the many rooms.

Leaning close to the wall, he carefully scanned the documents lying on the desk. They consisted of academic research regarding EMP effects on the battlefield and how to repel it's effects.

"No sign of Nero here but a lot about their big project." Soap muttered.

"Copy. I also have the same results. It's just aerodynamic manuals and books about flight." France said on the other line, her tone sounded curious and amused.

"Team, brace yourselves. I'm bringing the party in full swing. Gary! Hit the lever!" Price advised as the alarms started blaring, bringing the whole facility on high alert.

"Price! What was that for?!" Soap asked, covering behind the room.

"Sorry lad, desperate times call for desperate measures, we have to stop the nuke." Price stated and his line cut off, with gunfire being the last thing they heard on their end.

"Price? Alex? Roach? Ghost? Does anyone copy?!" Soap roared over comms. 

"Soap…" a faint British gasp from comms.

"Ghost is that you?! Where are you?!" Soap sounded panicked, lowering his voice after he heard footprints stomped outside his room.

"I'm on the lower floor. Shit… Alexandra… she's here…" Ghost groaned, Soap could hear the pained expression on his voice.

"We're on our way! Hang tight! Don't you dare die on us!" Soap said as he kicked the door open, shooting enemies that were already cornering France.

“I won’t, but make it fast. hehe… I should've just watched your six…” Ghost’s low tone continued over the comms as Soap and France hid by the doors and fired whenever they could. Enemy waves seemed to go on forever and the longer they got stuck there, the longer they got worried about Ghost.

Out of desperation, the duo began cooking grenades, tossing them on spots where enemies gathered, on corners where they hid and on every entryway where swarms would appear.

“Shit. That was my last one.” he muttered as he felt his body lighten. They've consumed most of their ammunition in a single room.

“I guess that was the last of them.” France sighed, wiping sweat off her forehead. 

“Let’s go get Ghost.” Soap ordered and they both made their way down the stairs. The two had no idea about the map layout, but the urgency of the situation led them to where Ghost was. The room was dimly lit, sparks of faulty electronics flew from the roof and the spinning red signal light was the only bright light illuminating the area.

Upon seeing his teammate, Soap quickly stepped forward but paused as soon as Ghost warned him.

“No! There are traps. One got me.” he heaved, slowly raising his head. Maxine immediately inspected the door and disarmed the set trip wire, as they quickly moved by Ghost’s side.

“Ghost, you're going to be okay.” Soap assured, assisting France in applying first aid on his wound. It was a huge burn by the stomach, the explosion deeply injured his skin causing him to bleed out. Crimson red blood glinted off the surface as the red signal momentarily illuminated the floor.

“I used to be careful you know… But as soon as I saw her, I lost all my senses. I had to break her free from that prison.” He breathed, almost struggling, grunting as France applied pressure to the wound.

Soap quickly got up and shot the lock with his pistol, kicking the door open and approached the unconscious redhead lying on the floor. She had a notable few bruises and scars here and there, signs of torture. Soap attempted to wake her up but she didn’t move, he quickly pressed his hands on her neck until he felt a faint pulse. 

“She’s alive.” Soap declared, turning to Ghost and Francine. 

“Haah- Thank God she’s fine.” he groaned as Francine shushed her as he attempted to get up.

“It’d be better if you don’t force yourself for a while.” She suggested.

“We’ll get you two out of here.” Francine said, Ghost just chuckled, coughing in the process.

“Don’t do that!” She scolded. The ground suddenly shuddered causing them to lose balance.

“This is bad. We can’t stay here any longer!” Soap yelled, carrying Alexandra on one shoulder while assisting France on Ghost on his other shoulder.

“Price! We got Alexandra and Ghost and they're injured! Where’s Nikolai?” Soap yelled over comms.

“He won’t be here until after two hours. Shepherd’s making his escape using the river.

Roach! Go grab that boat, we won’t let him get away!” Price’s final transmission was relayed to their ears as the connection turned blank.

He had no idea where Alex and Jack are, but as long as the Nuke hasn’t launched yet, they still have time.

Halfway through the prison cells, Soap and the rest of the team heard footsteps echo from nearby.

“You have got to be bloody kidding me!” he cursed as they picked up the pace and escaped the area.

They hid themselves in the room with the aviation books, barricaded the two unconscious allies while France continued to tend to Ghost’s wound.

“Haaah- You’re getting nowhere with me like this. Just leave us. Like Romeo and Juliet.” Ghost whispered, his tone was serious and both France and Soap didn’t like it.

“No.” France spat as he unslung her rifle and tossed it to Soap, along with her ammo.

“I’m not going to leave anyone behind. Not again.” She declared, eyeing at Soap, someone she once lost on a mission. This prompted Soap to move forward and take a peek outside.

“It’s clear.” he announced, the ground rumbled once more. He went back to assist France, Ghost tugged his rifle.

“I think I can still shoot.” he mutters as Soap gave him the gun without any arguments. And so they moved to the docks, it was going to be a long walk from their location, but they did it anyway. Their formation occupied the whole width of the hallway, meaning any bullet flying toward them would surely hit its mark.

Despite the huge flaw, Ghost managed to make it easier for the group to move forward, despite the room being dark and blinking red, and the fact that Ghost was still injured and continuously losing a lot of blood, he still could target and shoot down enemies.

"Nice shot." Soap praised as they carefully navigated to the outer part of the cave, the raging river coursing below them.

Soap could feel another tug on his rifle as Alexandra started to move.

"Gun. I'll cover your six." She whispered faintly as Soap did his best to give her his gun.

They became a human tank of sorts. With Soap and France as the tires, capable of carrying and navigating their descent to the river, while Alexandra and Ghost were the weapons, shooting incoming hostiles that dared to block their way.

From the distance, Soap and France could see speedboats coursing through the river, following a huge helicopter not too far ahead of them. The trail they left behind was utter chaos. The ground shook as they almost lost their balance, urging them to descend quickly.

Under normal circumstances, Soap would've felt pain, but his adrenaline rush compensated through, making him finish the last step and board on the remaining boat.

The engine hummed as Soap navigated through the river, they carefully followed the path of destruction caused by the two.

Broken speed boats were everywhere, unconscious or dead bodies floated by the water as the grand chase happened. Soap wondered if Price and Roach caught up with Shepherd.

"All these for info on Nero." France frowned, her hands tended to both Ghost and Alexandra.

"There's still a nuke out there. I wonder how Jack and Alex are holding up." Soap glanced at France and muttered. Her short hair blew as she assisted the two, Soap envisioned her as a nurse for a short while, then shook it off immediately after a bump on the river.

"John! Look ahead." France warned as John turned. The place was hugely filled with water and destruction was still everywhere. He coursed the safe path without all the debris and the wreckage.

"What happened here…" Alexandra groaned.

From a distance, the ground shook and smoke bellowed just by the horizon ahead.

"There's a…" Francine whispered.

"Shit! We're headed to a  waterfall!" Soap roared and gripped the controls to shore, luckily they saw it quickly as they settled on the dusty riverbank as the sand blew against the team.

"This is dangerous. Sand might infect their open wounds." Francine said, concerned about the situation of the two injured. 

"I'll help you seek shelter then I'll check on Price." He said, lifting Alexandra and assisting France on carrying Ghost.

They soon found a small cavern like structure that would provide shade from both sun and dust that masked the area. Soap took his rifle from Alexandra, slung it on his body and left.

"John. Be careful." Francine said, her eyes looked very concerned and Soap would do just about anything to protect that kind of look. He didn't want to disappoint.

"I always am." He smiled and turned back, his head hitting the roof of the cave.

"Ack!" he muttered and left, causing France to chuckle. 

A quick peek of the waterfall and Soap saw the plane crash which bellowed black smoke. The rest of the ground was unclear as the sandstorm covered most of the area. There were no signs of movement and Soap carefully crossed the mountain path downward to the crash site. Shepherd didn't make it out. This is the end of the line for him.

Next Chapter : The TEN Kilometer River

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Prompt: 15. Snowmen

A/N: So I had in mind something light and funny, some payback for past hurt if you will. It turned out to be quite deep in the end though and I really don't know what happened. But I feel like it was, good..?

Setting: The forest between Hogsmeade and The Shrieking Shack

Characters: Severus, James, Sirius, Peter, Remus, Lily (their 5th year at Hogwarts)

Word count: 1724

Warnings: Bullying, Retaliation, Past hurt, Broken friendships, Some funny stuff too

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They had been taunting him, for so long. Snowballs, leg binding jinxes, ice under his feet - it just went on and on. Severus was at his wit's end by the middle of December. Everywhere he went they seemed to be, no matter where he tried to hide they seemed to find him, despite his best efforts to not let it bother him he was fuming. No matter what, the Marauders always seemed to get the last laugh. Well, not today, he thought as the visit to Hogsmeade was reaching its end.

He had found a jinx, intended for joy he presumed by the notes in the margin. But he had other plans for it. They were always four against one - but not this time. No, this time he would have backup. Just one more, he thought as he looked around at the four snowmen he had spent over an hour making. Just one more and I'm set, he thought again with something that resembled a wicked smile of hope.

He knew they would come, knew they were looking for him, knew they wanted to get one last laugh out of the Hogsmeade visit. He had known before they ever even went on the little trip. So he had planned and planned, hoped he'd be able to get some revenge that wouldn't get he himself into too much trouble. Hopefully, no trouble at all if he could help it. They always get away with the foulest of shit so why shouldn't I?

Just as he put the last head on the last snowman so they outnumbered the Marauders he heard snow being crushed under many boots. It was time. He hid behind a tree a little ways away from where he could see it all. He tensed when laughter reached him, James's laughter. An evil sound that made him shiver.

"Oh, what's this? Someone's built snowmen," Remus said with a curious voice and chuckles were heard. Severus looked at the Gryffindor boys as they walked closer to the snowmen. He kept his wand ready.

"Would be a shame if they were to, get destroyed, wouldn't it?" James chuckled and Severus saw the evil gleam in his eyes. It made his stomach turn.

The Marauders stiffened as the snowmen looked at them with evil grins of rocks and twigs. Their long arms reach for the snow around them and in an instant, they started throwing snowballs at the boys who seemed chocked. They got pounded by snowballs and Severus could barely contain his laughter as they fumbled around while trying to cover their heads. It was glorious.

Sirius laughed, Peter snickered and Remus seemed tired of his friends' shenanigans.

"Don't destroy them," Remus said but the others just laughed as they walked closer with determined steps. Severus flicked his wand and used nonverbal magic to make them come alive. With a single purpose. To throw snowballs at people.

James stumbled and fell backwards, Peter ran around like an idiot while Sirius skipped around in an effort to avoid as many slinging snowballs as possible while Remus - a bit more calm and collected - seamed to be the only one who even thought of using magic to shield himself from the onslaught. Not that it was enough. The snowmen surrounded the boys and snowballs came from all directions.

Severus saw Remus roll his eyes as he aimed the wand at the snowman closest to him. Fire burst out of his wand as he said 'incendio' but Severus had been clever. A fire repellent charm laid over the jumping snowmen and the look on Remus's face was unforgettable as his magic did little to no damage on the snowball-throwing snowmen.

Severus snickered as he peeked out from behind the tree.

"Do something!" James screamed.

"Like what?!" Sirius hollered back with a pissed off expression as his curly hair got whiter and whiter. Severus had to cover his mouth so as not to laugh out loud and reveal himself.

"Anything!" James screamed back as he crawled around in the snow on his hand and knees.

"It's not working!" Sirius shouted out.

"I damn well noticed!" Remus smeared back and they gathered in a lump in the middle of the snowman circle.

"Run for it!" James said with a frantic voice as the snowmen inched closer, the snowballs hit harder and they seemed at a total loss for what to do.

"Now?" Peter piped up.

"Now!" James declared as they all barrelled out of the circle, the snowmen instantly hot on their tail with bouncing jumps.

Severus laughed out loud and crumbled to the ground as the chaos ran away with shouts and ducking heads. He knew the spell would only last for about another minute but by Merlin did he hope they got thoroughly wet and cold in that time. Almost a shame they don't know it's my handy work, he thought as he wiped away tears of laughter from his eyes.

"I should have declared myself so they'd know I'm the one who got them hunted by snowball-throwing snowmen," he sighed out as he rose from the crouched position.

"Oh don't worry, they will."

Severus whipped around at those words, that voice. His eyes were met by an angry-looking Lily and he paled somewhat by the sight of her.

"Really, Severus? Snowmen throwing snowballs?" She crossed her arms over her chest and Severus shrugged. Even if it felt a little less fun now that Lily was angry with him.

"You could have at least added some snow spewing dragons while you were at it," she snickered out and Severus's eyes widened as Lily's face turned from sour to sweet. A little grin etched over her lips.

He chuckled as the idea formed in his head, the vision of dragons spewing snow while hunting the Marauders alongside the bouncing snowmen.

"Sorry to say I'm not that great a snow sculptor," he chuckled out as his shoulders relaxed a bit.

"You're, not mad?" he asked carefully. She blew a raspberry and rolled her eyes.

"I don't agree with the behaviour but all things considered you did payback in a good way, I suppose," she said on a chuckle, "I know they are mean to you and I'm sorry for that, but you shouldn't stupe to their level." Severus arched a brow at her words.

"But dating one of them is fine?" Lily's face hardened at that.

"Who I date is none of your concern."

"I know, and who I throw snowballs at with the help of some snowmen is none of your concern."

They glared at each other, Lily offended and Severus angered.

"You really know how to ruin a good time," he muttered as the joy he had felt mere moments ago disappeared.

"You really know how to ruin friendships," she countered with and her words stung. More so than any words ever said by the Marauders.

"It wouldn't be so hard to be friends if you weren't a bully lover," he bit out as anger rose in him. And hurt, hurt from her betrayal and all the times she just stood by as he was tormented for merely existing and being different. She gasped at that and fisted her hands by her sides.

"Well if you weren't so insecure you would have known I loved you as a friend despite it all!"

"Despite what?! Despite being bullied? Abused? Terrorised? Hunted by bullies you so dearly love?!" Severus roared with pounding heart and heaving breaths. She glared at him with a shake of her head as she apparently had no words to retort with.

He sunk to the ground. The joy from his retaliation had gone away and left was only self-loathing and fear. For he was truly scared Lily's words would be true, that he would be miserable and alone. Why did I have to say that? She was trying, by Merlin... He thought but his feelings were to hurt by her. She had cut too deep with her betrayal and even if she wanted to be friends again he could not forgive her for all the years he had cried and all the pain he had gone through every time she just let them bully him. Without a chiding word at them or a helping hand for him. All is not meant to be forgiven. Everyone does not earn forgiveness. He thought to himself as the memories flooded him with pain.

She walked past him and turned her head.

"They'll know, I'll make sure of that." Severus sneered at her.

"Go ahead, tell them. Let's see what happens after that. Who knows, perhaps this time they'll do it properly and finish me off. Wouldn't that be quite something?"

"At least it would be better than spending your life miserable and alone, 'cus that's what you'll be in the end, Snape," she said with venom in her voice, "I tried to be nice to you, just a moment ago. And look what it got me. Insults."

"There would have been no insults if the words weren't true." She huffed at that and stomped away without another word.

He wanted to forgive her, to move on and leave the past in the past but how could he do that when they were at every turn with their utmost efforts to make his life hell. When she held James's hand and laughed at his jokes despite the fact that James was a horrible person. How was he supposed to let it go and move on when he was hurting so badly? How was he supposed to tell her that the bullying was nothing compared to her indifference of his pain? How was he supposed to smile when it felt like a lie?

Perhaps he would indeed vanish one day and be rid of the whole ordeal that was life. Perhaps he'd just melt, like snow in the warmth of the spring sun. Perhaps he'd just stop living like the snowmen who, by now, was just snow, twigs and rocks again. Perhaps it would be so. But there was a chance that life had something else planned for him and he would hold on to that thought until the very end, even if it turned out to be mere dust in the wind of the storm that was unfulfilled wishes throughout eternity.

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Justice league Snydercut review

Wow talk about a long movie. Remember Mass Effect's 3 shit endings that were later improved (sorta) with DLCs. Well that is kinda how this movie is.

Before we start this, I just wanna say that I was very impartial throughout the whole snydercut movement. I wasn't part of it but I do see the good that they did in regards to some of their charities and with how the fandom itself has been painted in a negative light. So its good that they got what they have been demanding for quite some time. Snyder as director for me, I really am not the biggest fan of. His movies have some great cinematic moments that look amazing but the context around it is what muddles it for me.

Is it better than Whedon's JL? YES. To start I'll look at some of the things that I do like.

I do like how it was split into parts.  Gives it that miniseries/Comic book feel

Thank god they removed that stupid cringy flash landing on top of Diana's chest scene.

Darkseid looks good. I know some people have issues with it but I liked it. I mean looking at it first glance has me convinced its Darkseid. His voice isn't too bad either. Reminds me a bit of Injustice 2.

As much as I have issues with Darkseid being introduced so early I do like that he had a brief confrontation/glaredown with the League, foreshadowing a possible in person encounter and that the League needs to expand if they are going to fight against Darkseid.  

Steppenwolf's design has greatly improved and looks better than before.

Loved the scenes between Alfred and Diana.  Wish there was more of that.

I loved how the movie added Cyborg, Aquaman and Flash attempting to stop Superman from getting to Batman. I also liked how in this version,  Batman pleading to Clark's humanity telling him that world needs him and he needs to snap out of it.  Also bonus for taking out that scene of Batman on the ground groaning about how old he is getting.

Okay seeing Clark get the black suit and having the voiceovers of both his father's merge together works in terms of Clark's arc into becoming the person he was meant to be. Also like the use of Zimmerman's Ideal of Hope score wished they let it play out a little longer.  Probably my favourite moment in the film is where Superman just takes Steppenwolf's Axe like its nothing and freezes it.

Now to go into some of the more critical stuff that bugged me when watching.

For a movie that is 4 hours long, pacing issues were bound to happen. I think the first example of this can be found in the opening with the Superman scream wave (which started to get a bit hilarious when his screams could be heard every now and then) hitting all three mother boxes. they are shown individually reacting to it and it takes time, where it could have just showed them together or an compilation of each of the motherboxes waking up. I know it Snyder's thing but tone down on the slow mo. Like some instances its fine (like with bullet time or Flash's scenes) but other instances I'm just like alright I get it.

The scene involving Cyborg transferring money into that single mother's bank account. Is he gonna do this for all the people suffering just like her? or just for that one person? I mean if you can hack into the world monetary system, you can solve a lot of financial issues affecting  the majoirty and not just one person. Did I miss the scene but why did Cyborg go from helping one poor person, suggesting the potential good he can do to change the world for the better  to "Fuck the world". Seems a bit inconsistent in character. Especially since he knows who Diana is (from what he says)  and that Parademons are after the motherbox. Maybe her offering help, you should take it? idk Vic. Also the whole Auto defense system malfunction, would it not be better if this was established beforehand where we see Vic struggling to maintain his body's autonomy leading up to the Superman confrontation? Prior to that it seemed he had it under control and his biggest conflict throughout the movie seemed more to be with him coming to terms with his new body. With that being said, Cyborg's character here is much more interesting and better than it was originally. I can see why Ray Fisher is so pissed (well that and the abuse he faced).  I am glad this was improved and gave the character a lot more to do.

The movie still has the same issue as before in regards to the whole motherbox plot and how convenient it was that all three are located on earth. You would think that with the involvement of Darkseid/Steppenwolf that separating them to distinct locations across space would make it more difficult to collect them. I mean we know that the Green Lanterns exist (we saw one get chomped), you'd think that they or the guardians would take one and secure it on Oa. The pushback to this would be "well there was only one green lantern and he died, so how could they retrieve the box?" which begs my question, why send only one? I mean it has been established that Darkseid is a known conqueror of worlds, you'd think the Guardians would be smart enough to send more than one Lantern to aid Earth in their fight.  Did they not think it would be a good idea to have the corps be more involved/keep an eye on earth since it is the only planet that was able to repel Darkseid's forces?

Why is it that the best idea of security when it comes to humans is to bury it? Would it not be better in optics to look over it and know its location instead of dropping it somewhere on the off chance that someone might find it due to being  curious or the land changing/altering  making the box more easy to attain? A situation as dire/serious as this, you would think that the Amazons/Atlanteans would have been better prepped with armor/weapons for such an event. I mean you have the arrow of Artemis that shoots quite a distance to give Diana a message but not some kind of weapon that hurts/cripples Steppenwolf? Or better yet, how about the moment that the boxes started acting up after Superman's death, that Atlantis/Themiscarya would put aside any differences they had with one another and to the outside world to come together to secure the boxes?  How could Darkseid forget the name of the only planet that was able to force him to retreat? nor does he know that it harbors the anti life?

Did this movie break Aquaman's continuity? because from the dialogue between Mera and Arthur, its implied that Atlanna abandoned/left Arthur at Tom's doorsteps whereas in the movie,  we see Atlanna spend a couple of years with Tom and raising baby Arthur before she was forced to come back. You'd think Zack being a producer for the Aquaman  movie would have edited that line or made it more clear. Well that or James Wan F'ed up when making the movie.

"I've never seen a being as strong as Steppenwolf" Did Diana just forget Ares aka the god of war who killed the Greek Pantheon/Old gods and orchestrated the first World War? Hell from the looks of the flashback it seemed Ares (I'm assuming its Ares, if its Hades, my bad) was getting some good hits in on Darkseid, who is superior to Steppenwolf.  While we are on the topic of Diana, it's a bit odd that Snyder who  was a producer on WW84 where one of the biggest focuses on the movie that Patty Jenkins talked about was how Diana doesn't solve her problems with violence (even though her primary weapons in this movie are a sword and shield but okay. Then again New 52 hasn't done a good job in disproving that), yet in this movie we see her using her gauntlet smash to fucking kill the one remaining terorrist. Like sure you can argue that they were terrorists and deserve to die, but given how easy and quick it was for her to take out the previous guys, why do something that runs the risks of destroying the very building that you are in (with hostages). I mean from the look of the blast and how much debris fell from the building outside, and it was a miracle no one (but the terrorist) got hurt/killed.

Why did Steppenwolf  kidnap  them in the first place? Just use that mind extracting device you used on the Atlantean soldier to see if they know. Seems like a waste of time to collect them in one location only to interrogate them later.

Okay, I'm sorry but even in this cut I still don't like Miller's Barry Allen. He isn't as bad as he was in the theatrical cut but man does it stick out. When he is helping to escort the kidnapped civilians out, why doesn't he just grab them and transfer them to a safe distance? He even makes a comment about how slow they are going. Can I also just say how weird it is for Barry to take time saving Iris to caress her hair and look at her more creepily in slow mo? Like yeah its in slow mo but still I think your priority should be to get everyone to safety as quick as possible and check if anyone else could get hurt.  I will admit that Barry's speech as he is running so fast to reverse time at the end was really good. Tho the more I think about all the slow mo Flash scenes are good.

They still kept the "Let's use the mother box to bring back Superman plot". Why? This is a piece of tech that you don't fully understand how it works and you are going on the whims of someone you just met. Especially if they come back as a different person/mindset all together.  If Superman 's death was the reason that allowed for the Mother box to call to Steppenwolf/Darkseid, what the hell were they doing prior to Superman's arrival on earth? I mean we've seen how easy it was for Steppenwolf to attain the two boxes even if they were guarded, so why the wait ?. I get that Batman is going through an arc and trying to change from the person he was but how does go from "1% chance of absolute certainty" to "let's go on a whim and have faith" when it comes to resurrecting Superman? 

Its gonna be awkward as to how Clark will explain his sudden return from the grave around the same time Superman came back.

I was wondering when the Knightmare scene will play out. Jared leto's Joker isn't over with me, it seems way too try-hard to be edgy. Other than that yeah, not much I can say about it. Tho do we seriously need another iteration where Superman (or someone with Superman like powers) is evil?

I also love how nonchalant Bruce is about J'onn appearing in front him. However the revelation that J'onn was that army general all the time breaks so much of continuity (and just why now did you decide to show up and help and not idk the time Zod invaded and nearly  terraformed earth, HELL WHY TF DIDN'T SHOW UP TO HELP THE LEAGUE IF YOU KNEW ABOUT DARKSEID, I'M SORRY TO RAG ON BUT REALLY THIS CAMEO JUST OPENS UP SO MANY QUESTIONS, IT JUST SEEMS LIKE AN "PALPATINE WAS BEHIND THIS ALL ALONG" KIND OF THING ).

In terms of getting a sequel, I am not sure if WB is going to go through with it given that their current vision seems to be a different route than the one Snyder intended so who knows. Despite my criticisms I do believe this is Snyder's best DCEU film to date and probably one of his better films. You could tell that he put in a lot to make this. The movie itself does have issues mostly due to the plot surrounding the motherbox as well as pacing. I would say it's worth the watch at least once, though I think its best to watch it in doses rather than one sitting. Ultimately this is the version that we should have gotten and I can see why so many people who were supportive of Zack wanted or vouched for him to finish it. Regardless, I think the very least I am happy for Snyder. If you like Snyder's previous stuff, you will like this one, if you don't, your perception of the film won't change significantly other than some cool bits here and there.  

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Two-Faced Jewel: Session 2

Zero and @eternalfarnham are Looseleaf and Saelhen du Fishercrown, a mothfolk animist and a half-elf conwoman. A botched heist forces Saelhen to keep up her fake identity and embark on a quest to places unknown, with Looseleaf to keep a watchful compound eye on her. This time, they prepare to set out for the jungle city of Thunderbrush.

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It's less than a week after the incident with the pit under Yoshimimoto Plaza. Looseleaf returns to school with Saelhen in tow, and Looseleaf's roommate Oyobi spends some time training them up in basic monster self-defense- the two of them are now level 2! Saelhen gains a Cunning Action, and Looseleaf embarks on the Path of the Mutable Spirit. (There's no combat this session, so more on that later.)

In spending some time with Looseleaf's roommate, Saelhen picks up on... certain nuances.

looseleaf: what you know about your roommate is that she is very friendly and outgoing. the reason she's barely home most of the time is that she's always out partying or fighting or otherwise living it up on campus, and she's pretty well-known and popular amongst the student body. she's technically Martial Arts but takes a few Natural Arts classes, including your archaeology class. she wants to be an adventurer and join the Deathseekers' Guild, and she's taking multiple periods of Severe Zoology to learn to fight monsters. she thinks you in particular are adorable and has probably invited you to various social gatherings. she seems kind of spacey and unreliable, though, and doesn't seem to take you seriously.

saelhen, what you know about looseleaf's roommate is that she a freak nobody else seems to pick up on this, since there's not a lot of other elves at Blacksky, but you can tell from the way she wears her clothes and how she interacts with strangers to the uninformed observer, her fashion sense is sort of rugged and sporty and normal to an elf, her usual outfits are the equivalent of going around dressed in torn booty shorts, a spiked choker, and an ahegao t-shirt she is very obviously making a statement, and that statement is "i can do whatever i want, and if you have a problem with that you can [insert grossly offensive euphemism here]" her super-smiley friendly attitude is clearly part of this- she is breaking every single rule in the elf book, going right for the friendship throat in every social interaction and ignoring every single nicety that's supposed to precede friendly contact she acts a little different around you- like, she expects you to be in on the joke she's playing on everyone around her. she'll say something seemingly innocuous that's a actually a horrendous boundary violation in Kanzentokai, and then look at you with an expectant smile, to see if you appreciated the hilarious prank she just pulled. being around her is like being in the studio audience for a cringe comedy sitcom

Why are we learning so much about Oyobi? Well, partially because I can't help but overthink every single bit character, but also for reasons that'll become clear shortly.

After a few days, Saelhen and Looseleaf are invited to the Provost's office, up at the top of Blacksky Tower. (Ominous sort of place, for a faculty building- hewn out of a single chunk of sparkling black stone, oldest building on campus.) They are not invited to sit- the office contains no chairs.

Provost Hamori Los has good news for them! The people she's had secretly monitoring Saelhen for the past few days- did she forget to mention that?- have determined, by triangulation, that the arrow on Saelhen's bracer is currently pointing in the direction of Thunderbrush, deep in the giant-spider-infested jungle. So that where they'll be going, on a fun field trip!

Looseleaf could not be happier about this. Or less happy. She's really got precisely the amount of unhappiness that she's obligated to feel about giant spiders, being a giant moth.

Luckily, they won't have to trek through the jungle- Hamori has arranged for transportation via the ferry at the town of Cauterdale, which should allow them to bypass a treacherous trek into the depths of the Remoline Rainforest. They'll each be provided 100gp as funding for this academic enterprise- and Headmaster Goodcrest of Thunderbrush Metropolitan University has agreed to provide lodging for them on arrival. Everything is handled for them- so there shouldn't be any problems!

There is one more thing, though- all the different schools want in on this trip, so one school doesn't get all the credit. They're required to bring along a representative from the School of Arcane Arts and the School of Martial Arts, on top of Looseleaf from Natural Arts. And on top of... the representative from the School of Restricted Arts.

This dude is named Vayen, and he's not much for conversation. Or explaining what he's even doing here. Or doing anything besides skulking a careful distance away from the party, staring and listening. What does the School of Restricted Arts even study, again?

Anyway, Looseleaf has someone in mind from Martial Arts, so she leads the party to the School of Arcane Arts to do some recruiting! After being chewed out by Two-Brains for trying to post notices outside the official student notice board, she puts up her ad:

It's not long before she gets a bite!

Orluthe Chokorov is a cleric-in-training, under Diamode, the Goddess of Family. He's been enrolled in Arcane Arts at the insistence of his family... but he seems to think he's a "fake", and is desperate to go somewhere, anywhere, as long as it means he passes his classes without having to actually... be able to do whatever it is he's taking classes in. He says he can fight, though- in fact, he's eager to fight! He once beat Bud Chestplate, did you know?

There are perhaps less delinquent candidates they could go with, but there's something nice about a party member with secrets Saelhen could use as blackmail.

Saelhen du Fishercrown: "...rest assured that I shall be the soul of discretion. As will Looseleaf." "Though I fear that deception of this sort does not come easily to me..." Looseleaf: "Noeru, if he doesn't want to get into it, he doesn't have to- oh my god."

Having recruited Orluthe, the party heads back to Looseleaf's dorm to ask Oyobi about the Martial Arts students- maybe she has some idea as to who would make a good candidate for the trip!

(This isn't me foisting her on the players, though I did suggest it- after the party of two squishies got wiped in the first encounter, I offered them the chance to put together two NPCs who they'd get to control in combat. Their character sheets were more or less created by the players, and I matched their mechanical requirements to NPCs. We may end up having multiple characters per PC, later- this is sort of a trial run.)

With a cleric(?) and a ranger on the team, plus whatever Vayen is that he won't tell them, they're feeling ready to hit the road- right after a shopping trip.

Saelhen buys...

1x bag of 1000 ball bearings

1x traveler's clothes

1x hooded lantern

15x doses of insect repellent salve (much to Looseleaf's great offense)

2x uses of sealing wax

1x tinderbox

fuck it, 4x more bags of 1000 ball bearings

Zero: 'what are you going to do with five thousand ball bearings' 'when the time comes, i'll know'

Looseleaf buys...

1x pint of oil

1x bag of 1000 ball bearings also

5x healer's kits, to distribute to the party

1x pouch of various plant seeds

1x map

Notably absent is any food, since they have Oyobi in their party- she's a ranger with the Goodberry spell. (I've reflavored it to just mean she's good at foraging and always has rations on hand, because holy crap, Goodberry rules-as-written is totally worldbreaking- why would farms exist?)

During their shopping trip, Saelhen manages to get Oyobi alone, without the rest of the party. Oyobi's shtick has been fun, for her, as someone with very little regard for elven rules of politeness, but... it's still a little much. She asks Oyobi to tone it down.

Oyobi Yamatake: "I mean, I thought you had to no-sell it to keep up the fake noble act- I didn't think it was actually getting you!" "That's priceless, oh my god." "What's there to take a 'break' from, anyway? What's wrong with just living?" Saelhen du Fishercrown: "Primarily, the fact that I really need not to twitch in front of the Provost's silent murder goon." Saelhen jerks a thumb over her shoulder, then belatedly checks to make sure that Vayen is not in fact literally right behind her. Benedict I. (GM): Make a Perception roll? Saelhen du Fishercrown: aw, hell, he definitely is, isn't he

She rolls a 13, and no one in particular rolls a 17. So, everything is fine. They keep their voices down, anyway.

Oyobi Yamatake: "I mean, is it really a problem? Can you really not keep a straight face?" Saelhen du Fishercrown: "I mean, I can." Saelhen sweeps a hand over her face and is the picture of serenity. "Why should the lady Noeru de la Surplus concern herself with small lapses such as these?" "Surely someone shall find it in their hearts to forgive all trespasses." Oyobi Yamatake: She snorts. "Okay, I get your point." "But really, don't you think it's weirder for an elven noblewoman not to react?" "You don't think he thinks it's suspicious that you take it all in stride?" Saelhen du Fishercrown: "The character is admittedly kind of a freak. I'm making allowances. I mean, this is fun and all, but if no one sees through the bit at all and I'm stuck in it long-term, which it seems like I am, it's like..." "Just being back in Kanzentokai, except worse, because no one is making me." "And drow catch a lot of crap anyway. They don't need me to teach them that elves can be assholes." Oyobi Yamatake: She frowns. "You can't make me try to keep up with the rules, y'know. I'm not going to put up with that garbage ever again." "But I can tone it down with the..." "Y'know, the stuff I'm going out of my way to do, if that helps." Saelhen du Fishercrown: "The wink-and-nudge, yeah. That would help." Oyobi Yamatake: She sighs. She seems a little put out by all this, but pretty quickly puts her happy face back on.

Meanwhile, Looseleaf and Orluthe seem to have lost track of Vayen. It doesn't take them long to find out where he went (well, after Looseleaf rolls a nat 1 on investigation and accidentally pisses off an old lady she mistook for Vayen). Turns out... he's hiding behind a statue of Ccorde, spying on Saelhen and Oyobi.

Looseleaf doesn't buy his crappy excuses, but also... she isn't altogether opposed to the concept of spying on "Lady Noeru de la Surplus", who really ought to have someone keeping an eye on her. So, she just hands him a medical kit- a kit she happens to have used her animist class feature Soul Link on, so she knows where it is at all times. (She's done the same to the bracer.)

Now, with the shopping done, it's time to hit the road! They have a couple options: go on foot, or requisition some giraffes.

(In this world, they domesticated giraffes instead of horses. Why? Because it's a fantasy world and why not?)

The city's main giraffe rental is run by the Ecumene of Understanding, based out of the Temple of Andra. You can rent giraffes for free, as long as you're willing to serve as a courier for the Ecumene- their convoluted legal system requires them to send mail between cities frequently, and they've only got so many clerics on hand. So, anyone wanting to travel the roads can receive a delivery quest from the Ecumene, and rent mounts for free in exchange!

They meet with the Bishop of Understanding of Oyashio, Sarat Aerens.

Aerens has a simple request for them: in addition to visiting Thunderbrush's Temple of Andra with a mail delivery, they're to bring back a report from said temple on the whereabouts of the Siren's Arraignment, a ship that departed from Oyashio and never arrived at its next destination, Snowhold. There's suspicion that the Siren's Arraignment never departed from its supposed origin of Thunderbrush to begin with, either- so the Ecumene put some clerics on the job to investigate, and the party's job is just to relay their message.

With that, they're given giraffe passes, and directed down to the stables, where they find the stablehand, Updraft, having some difficulties.

Benedict I. (GM):There's no one at the pickup window, but there's a sparrow aarakocra just behind, trying to get a giraffe several times her height to get up and out of the damn water trough. Updraft: "...not a bath, ye stubborn git!" "Ye drink from that, lackbrains!" "Y'really want t'be tastin' yer arse?" Looseleaf: OH I CAN HELP WITH THIS FINALLY, A PLACE WHERE I CAN APPLY MY ADVANTAGE ON ANIMAL HANDLING

Looseleaf uses her Soul Read ability to tune in to the giraffe's feelings and recent history, and discovers that someone fed it a hot pepper and it's in, um, anal distress.

Orluthe volunteers to do some healing to the giraffe, with his Lay On Hands ability. Is... that a cleric thing? Do clerics do that? Probably. In this world, clerics perform magic by inviting their god directly into their mind to borrow their brainpower and work miracles directly, and it sure looks like he does that when he does his healing. He channels a god, for sure!

Benedict I. (GM): As he touches the giraffe, you see his body begin to glow, and his facial features are overlaid with another face. "...A giraffe?" "A waste, I suppose, but... perhaps it'll win us some favor." The voice he speaks in sounds more feminine, somehow.

Some religion checks reveal that this doesn't seem quite right for a cleric of Diamode, the goddess of Family. But hey, healing's healing, right?

With that, they're able to get their giraffes no problem- and next time, they'll be on the road to Thunderbrush!

#tfj log #twofaced jewel

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Follow the Beacon Summer—Trust

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Summer approached the cabin cautiously. There was no way for her mother to have beaten her there, but she would obviously have called ahead and put Huang on watch.

She'd called each of the twins three times, but neither of them had responded. Something was wrong.

And as usual, no one's willing to offer a damn explanation. She channeled all her frustration into her throwing arm and pitched the rock at the sensor. The klaxon on the porch wailed. It took less than ten seconds for Tai and Huang to run out, gauntlets gleaming on their hands, scanning the treeline for danger.

Tai had gone out the back door. Summer swung Gungnir into position, and shoved her aura into the Dust cores. She hadn't built it with a reverse setting. Making the cores repel each other was an unreliable way to fly at best, and when used to fire the arrow—like right now—it frequently lacked enough power to stick into what she was shooting at.

Right now, though, she wasn't trying to hit anything, she just needed Tai's attention. And most importantly, this method was silent. The arrow flew haphazardly out of the trees and flopped into the yard a safe distance from Tai.

"It headed east!" he shouted, taking off in the opposite direction. He'd lead Huang on a wild goose chase, and then meet up with her. As soon as they were out of sight, she resummoned the arrow and took off toward the cliffs.

***

Usually she would sit on the edge and enjoy the view—this was her favorite spot on the entire island. Today, she was enough of a Grimm magnet without sitting out in the open. She waited in a tree with Gungnir on her lap, ready to make a quick escape if her mother thought to check here.

She spotted Tai a long way off—orange cargo pants stood out pretty well against the snow. Her own black-and-white blended in, and he jumped in brief alarm when she dropped in front of him.

"What's going on?" Tai demanded, breathless. "You couldn't call?"

"Mom probably called your dad after I ran," she mumbled, clipping Gungnir to her belt. "Didn't want him to know I was coming."

"Ran? What—"

She stumbled forward and threw her arms around his ribcage, about all she could reach without stretching, and buried her face in his shirt. "M-Mom got a call from Ozpin and flipped out."

Tai squeezed her back, still trying to catch his breath but already panting less. "Flipped out?"

"She, she was screaming about Qrow and Raven, she, she grabbed me—" she choked back a sob. "What's going on? Why won't she talk to me?"

"...Dad asked me some weird stuff about them too, before you set off the alarm."

"They're not answering their scrolls. What if they're hurt, what if—"

"Okay," Tai muttered. "Okay. We need to get to Vale, right?"

"How?" she pulled away, wiping at her face. "Uncle Balt is the only pilot, and there's no way to sneak onto the ferry. Not in the middle of winter."

"We… we can call the forge. Qrow was supposed to be working on his scythe all week, right? Professor Carmine can let us know if he's there."

"The forge—" Summer struggled to breathe in a way that had nothing to do with the cold. "Oh, gods, he—there must have been an accident—"

"There's no reception here," Tai said, checking his scroll. "We'll have to get closer to the school."

Summer nodded, drawing, loading, and firing the arrow in one smooth motion. It sailed out of sight, down the hill to the south. A longer route but faster than going straight over the cliff when there was snow on the ground. 

Tai took a running start, folding his shields together and throwing them down. The two of them leapt on in perfect sync, and Summer activated the cores. They'd been practicing on Beacon's obstacle course for a year, but they'd been practicing on these cliffs for half their lives.

"Do you have the forge's number?" Summer shouted over the wind, leaning with Tai around a turn.

"No, but I've got the main number for the school. It'll be fine, they'll transfer us."

They started pulling to the left, a sign they had nearly caught up to the place the arrow landed. Summer pressed the release button, and in a moment it flew to her waiting hand. Fire again, further along the trail. Release. Fire. Release. 

In less than ten minutes, they had reached the top of the ridge that blocked Signal. The old fort stood below them, stone and snow painted orange-pink by the sunset and blending together. Only the lighthouse stood clearly against the sky. They were level with its roof—but more importantly they were in range of the communication dishes that had been retrofitted onto it to link Patch to the CCT Tower at Beacon.

Summer dialed on Tai's scroll as he folded up his shields, putting it on speaker. "Good afternoon, this is Beacon Tower. How may I direct your call?"

"The forge, please," she said, fighting to keep her voice steady and checking around for Grimm. It rang for what felt like forever before someone finally picked up.

"Beacon Forge."

"Hello, may I speak to Professor Carmine?"

There was a heavy sigh from the other end of the line. "This isn't an exam results line, kid. You'll get your scores with everyone els—"

"No, we heard there was an accident this morning," Tai lied desperately. "We just want to make sure our friend is okay, please, it'll only take a second." 

"Oh. Okay. HEY CARMINE, GOT A SEC?" a pause, and a distant shout. "She's coming over."

"Thank you," Summer shouted, but they had already left.

"Carmine Eitri, full schedule, sorry."

"What? No. Is Qrow there? Is he okay?"

"Summer? Everything's fine, what's got you worried?"

"Summer!" 

They froze, staring down the slope where Claret's dark red dress stood out against the gold and pink snow. How had she seen them so fast?

"What about Raven? Are either of them hurt?" Summer demanded, turning back to the scroll.

"I think Zelenia's crew just got back, no one was injured. Everything's fine. Are you okay?"

"Summer, please!"

"Get the sled, Tai," she ordered, re-extending Gungnir with her free hand. He nodded, clanging his gauntlets together. 

"I'll tell you everything!" They froze, warily watching as she fell to her knees in the snow, panting and clutching her side. "I'll—tell you everything—please—don't run."

Summer hesitated, and turned back to the scroll. "Professor, please let me talk to Qrow."

"He's gone for the day. Summer, I promise, he's okay. But it's better if you don't call him yet, all right? Talk to your family first."

"...Okay. Thanks, Carmine." The line clicked, and she handed the phone back to Tai. Her mother still knelt in the snow, gasping for breath. Hair fell unevenly from her braid.

"I'm sorry," she gasped, wiping her face. "I'm sorry I scared you, I'm sorry I hurt you—"

The adrenaline drained away, leaving Summer feeling tired and… empty. This was her mom, crying in the snow. She stepped forward, and offered her hand.

It took her a moment to notice, but she took it, and Summer helped pull her to her feet. "Mom." Her hand tightened. "What's going on."

She seemed every bit as sad and tired, but she answered as she hesitantly met her eye. "What's your favorite fairy tale?"

Summer sighed, letting go. "I guess I'm supposed to say the Story of the Seasons, but we don't know why."

Her eyes widened. "You got that far?"

"Oh, y'know, can't spend all our time studying," Summer shrugged with a tired smile. "But we haven't made any real progress since Halloween. I don't know what kind of code the story's supposed to hide, or whatever—"

"There's no code," her mother gave a pained smile. "The story's true."

The world seemed to hang, frozen. Summer blinked in confusion. "What?" she and Tai echoed each other.

"There are four women in the world with… incredible gifts. With magic. I know you probably don't believe me, Ozpin can prove it."

"...I believe you," Summer muttered. "Too freaking weird to be a lie."

"We—your uncles, Huang and I—most of your teachers at Beacon—the work we do for Ozpin is to protect the maidens and the people of Remnant."

"What's worse than Grimm?"

They turned to face Tai. He was frowning, eyebrows knitted together. "If you're protectors, what are you protecting everyone from? What's worse than Grimm?"

Her mom took another long, deep breath. "People are."

"...What do you mean?" Summer asked.

"Grimm are soulless. They can't choose to be any different than they are," she replied. "But some people have a choice, and they become killers anyway."

Summer's breath caught in the back of her throat, chest aching with fresh pain. "Are… are y-you saying Dad was…?"

She'd never seen her mom so tired. "There are others that want to steal the maidens' powers for themselves and use them to do harm. Your father saved the spring maiden, but he didn't make it home." She wiped her face again. "They—we—we thought they might retaliate so came to Vale where you two would be safe."

Summer shook her head, trying to push away the hollow feeling. "...What does this have to do with Qrow and Raven?"

"Ozpin found some problems with their paperwork. He thought…"

"He thought they were with...those people?"

Her mom deflated a little. "...I overreacted. Losing your father…" her voice faltered, and Summer stepped forward to pull her into a hug.

"I know. Me too." She rested her head on her mother's arm. "They're not spies. Or assassins."

She chuckled. "Carmine made that very clear. I might need to replace the speaker on my scroll. She seems to like Qrow in particular."

"Who are these people?" Tai asked. "The ones who are assassins and spies."

Her mother tensed, and when Summer looked up, she seemed pained again. "...The more you know, the more danger it puts you in. I'll answer any questions you have, but, please... just, consider waiting…" 

Summer glanced at Tai. After a moment's hesitation, he nodded. "I think we're okay, Mom," she said, breaking the hug but keeping one arm around her. "This is plenty for one day. ...I trust you."

"It's getting dark," Tai said, turning away from the ridge. "It'll be easier to walk to the cabin from here. Let's get inside."

The hollow feeling in Summer's chest seemed to echo with every footstep. Her worst fears were true— he hadn't been lost, he'd been taken. And the people responsible were still out there somewhere, working to hurt others. 

If she asked for more answers now, she wasn't sure what she'd do with them.

Next Chapter: Qrow—Empty Threat

#rwby #rwby fanfiction #strq #team strq #summer rose #taiyang xiao long #qrow branwen #raven branwen #claret rose #huang xiao long #carmine eitri #follow the beacon

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Издатель: Ubisoft

Разработчик: Guillemot, Inc.

Дата выхода: 2004

Платформа: Nintendo DS

Ru-Перевод: Отсутствует

Описание:

Видеоигра для Nintendo DS. Он была выпущена в Северной Америке 7 декабря 2004 года. Sprung ставит игроков на место Бекки или Бретта, которые пытаются заставить NPC противоположного пола влюбиться в них. Игроки «флиртуют» в разговорах; их ответы влияют на итоговый диалог. Sprung можно рассматривать как симулятор знакомств, хотя линейность и разнообразие в игре (а также ее юмор) делают ее более интересной. Рабочее название для Sprung было Crush.

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Мнение:

Дейт-сим или квест? Разница невелика, если конечной целью является банальный пикап. Бретт и Бекки – на выбор игрока – проводят зимние каникулы на горе Снежная птица с большим количеством друзей мужского и женского пола. Каждый полон решимости найти кого-то себе в пару и повеселиться. От умений играющего правильно вести себя во время свиданий зависит исход всего романтического вояжа.

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-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- BECKY'S STORY -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- +-------------+ | The Arrival | +-------------+---------------------------------------------------------------+ | Description: You arrive at Snow Bird Moutain with your best friends- Brett, | | Erica, and Kiki. | +-------------------------------+---------------------------------------------+ | Objective: Meet your friends. | +-------------------------------+ Brett: We're finally here! Snow Bird Mountain! This place is awesome. Dating, Drama, and debauchery! How hard are we gonna rock this place? 1) We're gonna rock this mountain so hard 2) Eh, I don't think so. 3) You wanna rock my mountains, don't you? 4) You're such a loser. 5) Use Item (It really does not matter what you choose, but let's go with 3) Brett: What?! I, uhm....No, I mean - I don't know...I... So you looking forward to skiing? I know I am. Especially with my best friend. 1) Who's your best friend? Is he cute? 2) Does being your best friend mean I get to get it on with all your friends? 3) Thank you, Brett. 4) Use Item (Choose 3) Brett: You're welcome. We've known each other since we were five. So weird when you think about it. 1) It's not all that weird that we've known each other so long. 2) I love you so much I just wanna punch you in your face! 3) It's pretty weird that we never hooked up. 4) Thanks for coming to the mountain with me.. 5) Use Item (Choose 4) Brett: Are you kidding me? I'd go anywhere with you. Especially since the whole Sean incident....I still can't believe your boyfriend, of two years, cheated on you. And as if that's not bad enough, you had to walk in on it. I hate that guy. I'm sorry you had to go through that. 1) It's okay. Good riddance 2) If I ever see him again, I'm gonna cut his legs off! 3) Well, that's why I came here. To get away from all that. 4) Use Item (Choose 3) Brett: Yeah, and you're gonna rock this mountain like a mother - Erica: Hey, Becky! Hey, Brett... Did you know that girls that read books are much more knowledgeable in the ways of intimacy? I read a different volume of the encyclopedia every day! Brett: ....... Erica: Bye! Brett: Why does Erica always act so weird around me? 1) I think she's scared of your manly life jacket. 2) I think she has a crush on you. 3) Can I punch you? 4) She's a freak. 5) Use Item (Choose 1) Brett: Shut up, jerky. You're joking, right? I mean, it is kinda manly, isn't it? 1) It sure is. 2) Not really. 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Brett: Usually it comes with shark repellant. That's manly. Becky: Did yours come with girl repellant? Brett: Maybe... Kiki: Hey, guys! Hey, Brett.... Brett: Uhm, hey Kiki.... I should probably fo check in. Talk to y'all later. Bye, Becks. Kiki: Brett is so all about me. 1) Yeah, he's all about yo. All about running away from you! 2) Yeah, he's probably just nervous. 3) Kiki, how come we don't make-out anymore? 4) So, how's it going, Kiki? 5) Use Item (Choose 3) Kiki: What?! Becky: Remember those sleepovers we used to have... Kiki: I uhm - I...We...Uhm... 1) You don't remember do you? 2) I'm totally messing with you. 3) By the way, I used to make out with your brother, too. 4) Use Item (Choose 3) Kiki: You did? Becky, how could you do that?! I can't believe you betrayed my trust like that? Wait a second, I don't even have a brother! What the hell are you talking about? 1) You don't remember do you? 2) I'm totally messing with you. 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Kiki: I - I - I - We did.... I mean, kinda....but...Uhh.... 1) I'm totally messing with you 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Kiki: Oh my god Becky, why are you always doing that to me!? It's like you totally take joy in torturing me! You're so sadistic! Which is why your my best friend. and why we're gonna conquer this mountain together. One boy at a time. 1) I don't know.... 2) Darn Right. 3) Are you talking about a threesome? 4) Use Item (Choose 2) Kiki: Beckerton! You're my girl, girl! 1) You aren't actually capable of thinking before speaking, are you? 2) I need to find a job too, though. 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Kiki: Hahahha....I have no idea what yo just said to me...Haha! By the time I'm done, they'll rename this mountain after me. 1) What? Ho Bird Mountain? 2) Sure, they will. 3) Use Item (Choose 1) *You have received the Golden Line for Becky* Kiki: You think?! That would be awesome! Wait, that could neve really happen. And don't worry, you'll have plenty of time to pursue your modeling career while we're here. There's this guy, Elliot, that's a modeling scout. You could probably get a gig from him or something. Whoah, I lost track of time. I've gotta hit the slopes so I can find some nice gentlemen to hit my slopes. Get it? 1) Yes 2) Get outta here, Kiki! 3) Use Items (Choose 2) Kiki: We'll meet up later to check out the prospects at the club. Later! Erica: Hey, Becky. Kiki scares me. 1) Me too. 2) Everyone scares you, Erica 3) Use Item (Choose 2) Erica: That's not true! My uncle Abraham doesn't scare me! Or at least he didn't until his hand got that bizarre hook-wheel-pulley contraption in place of it. Anyway, have you forgotten the time Kiki stole your boyfriend? 1) Maybe... 2) That was in sixth grade. 3) Remeber that time you peed yourself? 4) Use item (Choose 3) Erica: On the plane or at the airport. I just have a nervous blader! A lot of people do! 1) Yeah, they're called the elderly. 2) It's okay, it happens to everyone.... 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Erica: I love the elderly! I just remembered what I wanted to tell you. While you're on the mountain, in between dating and working, you're gonna have to be mindful of all your friendships. Not just your old friends like me, Brett and Kiki - but any new ones you make while you're here. People get pretty crazy in places like this, so yo may have to do some meditation and relationship- fixing. And that's not even counting any enemies you might make along the way. But don't worry. I got your back. 1) Thanks for your advice, Erica. 2) You've got my back alright. WAY back. 3) Wow, that's so strange. You're actually shutting up long enough for me to get a word in 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Erica: That's what I'm good at. I'm certainly not good at dating. 1) Don't worry, we'll find someone for you. 2) There's other things you're good at. 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Erica: Really? 1) We'll play by ear... 2) By the time we leave this mountain I promise you will have gone on at least one date 3) Use Item (Choose 2) Erica: Becky, you're my BFF - Best Friends Forever! 1) Bwahahahah! 'Best Friends Forever'! That's the lamest thing I've ever heard! 2) Thank you, and you're my....BFF. 3) Use Item (Choose 2) Erica: That reminds me! I have something for you! *You have receieved the Best Friends Forever Necklace* Erica: It should come in handy later on. 1) Thanks, Erica. 2) No, Thanks. 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Erica: No Problem. Anyways, I guess we better get going. There's a lot to do. Good Luck! Brett: Oh, hye Becky, I almost forgot.... Erica: Hey, Brett... Brett: Uhm, hey Erica...Becky, I got this for you. Just in case... *You have received the Pepper Spray* Use it wisely. People get pretty pissed when you do. Just ask the bellhop. Erica: Brett, you're so practical. Brett: Yeah... Erica: Brett, I've got a copy of War and Peace.. Brett: Gotta go! Erica: Aww...He doesn't tink he can get away that easily, does he? Anyways, good luck on the mountain, Becky! I'm sure you'll do fine. Just remember, every word you speak counts....so watch what you say. Becky: Does that include saying 'Erica peed herself on the way over here'? Erica: Oh, how do you solve a problem like Becky? SCENE COMPLETE +----------------------+ | The Last Model Scout | +----------------------+------------------------------------------------------+ | Description: You're taking a walk around the resort with Kiki when you spot | | a rather handomse man by the benches. His name is Elliot and he's a model | | scout. | +------------------------------------------------------+----------------------+ | Objective: Convince him you would make a good model. | +------------------------------------------------------+ Kiki: Hey, Becky. That model scout I told you aobut is over there. His name is Elliot. See if you can convince him to make you a model. But be careful, he can be pretty slick. If you don't get the job, you can always work as a waitress in the Tap Room. Good luck, doll. I'll call you later to see how it went. Becky: Hello? Elliot: Hey. Becky: I'm Becky. Elliot: Elliot. 1) So I hear you're looking for models? 2) How's it going? 3) Hey there, cutie. 4) Use Item (Choose 2) Elliot: Not bad. You? 1) Eh, I wish I had a modeling contract. 2) Awful 3) Terrfic! 4) Use Item (Choose 2) Elliot: Hey, I got problems of my own. 1) So, I hear you're looking for models? 2) How's your day been 3) What kind of underwear are you wearing? 4) Use Item (Choose 3) Elliot: There's only one way to find out. 1) What'd you have in mind? 2) So, I hear you're looking for models? 3) Uhm, no thank you... 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Elliot: Here's my hotel room key. Meet me up there in fifteen minutes. *You have received the keys* You Decide too... 1) Go meet Elliot in his room 2) Wati for him to walk away the sneak out through the back exit. (Choose 2) Becky: What'd I say? Kiki: Well, so much for being a model. Waitressing is much more down to earth, anyway. SCENE COMPLETE +--------------------------+ | The Sketchy Ex-Boyfriend | +--------------------------+------------------------------+ | Description: Survive your first encounter wit the 'ex.' | +----------------------------------------------+----------+-------------+ | Objective: Don't let Sean weasel his way back into your life! Get the | | closure you need! | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ Alex: Hey, are you Becky? Hi, I'm Alex. I'm ones of the locals- I'm suprised you haven't run into me yet. Anyway, some guy named Sean is looking for you over at the ski shop. He said he flew all the way from New York to get you back- he's telling everyone and make a real ass of himself. Just thought you might like to know. Call me some time and let me know how it turns out! *You have received the Cell Phone- Alex's #* Alex: Oh, and here-take this. Just because he's your ex doesn't mean you can't look nice. *You have received the Nail File* Alex: See you around! Awkward! You've never had to deal with an ex before, much less while everyone watches. You don't want to hurt your reputation by spazzing out on him, but he did hurt you, and that's NOT okay. Stick it to him - make it clear that the two of you DO NOT have a future. Sean: Becky? 1) Sean?!? 2) Sean. 3) Kill me now. (Choose 2) Sean: Becky! It is you. Oh wow! What are you doing here? 1) Skiing. Like I said I was going when I stormed out of your apartment. 2) I think that's my line. 3) Juggling cabbages. What does it look like I'm doing? 4) Um, pretty much standing in shock, honestly. (Choose 3) Sean: Um... Yeah, this is so weird! I had this skip trip with some buds of mine and everybody bailed but me. 1) You're serious? 2) Wow, that sounds contrived enough to be true. 3) Lord knows you have the money to throw around. (Choose 1) Sean: As a terminal illness. 1) What a coincidence. I'm suddenly feeling sick myself. 2) Well that was mildly offensive. 3) As serious as cheating on your girlfriend of two years? (Choose 3) Sean: Aw, jeez. Yeah. I'm glad you brought that up. 1) Are you? 2) No you're not. 3) You know what? I have somewhere I need to be. Piss off. (Choose 2) Sean: Come on. We can't dance around this forever. Can I just say it? Im sorry. For hurting you. 1) ... 2) You done? 3) Really? 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Sean: It was a huge mistake, a huge stupid mistake, and I deserve everything I got. 1) ... 2) You done? 3) Really? 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Sean: And for the record, she was nothing compared to you. 1) ... 2) You done? 3) Really? 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Sean: I don't even know why I did it. 1) ... 2) You done? 3) Really? 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Sean: Well, yeah, okay I know why I did it. I'm just saying I know it was wrong. 1) ... 2) You done? 3) Really? 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Sean: And now I'm just talking and you're just staring at me. 1) ... 2) You done? 3) Really? 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Sean: Say something! 1) You done? 2) Really? 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Sean: No. I want to show you there's no hard feelings. Let me buy you dinner. 1) Are you kidding me? 2) Are you freakin' kidding me? 3) You're kidding, right? 4) Sooooo much kidding of the me variety right now 5) There's nothing wrong with that propsal whatsoever. (Choose 2) Sean: 'Course not. We're friends, aren't we? 1) Friends don't do what you did. 2) Really. You think of us as friends? (Choose 1) Sean: Oh come on, of course they do. 1) What? 2) What?!?!?!?!?! 3) WHAT!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! (Choose 1) Sean: Friends screw each other over every now and then. Sometimes it can't be helped. But at the end of the day they forgive, that's what makes them friends. 1) That's a pretty messed up world view, even for you. 2) Wow. Our whole relationship makes so much more sense now. 3) WHA-WHA-WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??! 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Sean: It's not like you never lied to me every now and then. 1) When did I ever lie to you? 2) I'm not the issue here! 3) What, you're going to blame me for this? 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Sean: Um, hello? My birthday party last year? Ring any bells? 1) Um..let's see..no. 2) How did you hear about that? 3) It was a surprise party! If I didn't lie it wouldn't have been a surprise! 4) Use Item (Choose 3) Sean: So you admit that sometimes lies are necessary. 1) No! 2) Yeah, fine, I guess so. (Choose 1) Sean: Come to dinner with me. 1) Okay, Fine. 2) Maybe some other time. 3) Look... (Choose 3) 1) You're right. We are friends. Were at least. 2) Apologize, don't apologize. Sorry's just a word. And words can't undo what you did. 3) I really can't do this. I pretty much hate you right now. (Choose 3) 1) Go break your leg on the bunny hill or something. 2) Get back on a plane and go home. 3) Eat yellow snow and die. (Choose 3) *You have received the Golden Line Notebook for Becky- Eat Yellow snow and die. Sean: Wait- This whole thing is stupid- I came here to get you back and that's exactly what I'm going to do! Becky, I'm crazy about you and I now you're crazy about me. No matter what you do, you'll always love me and carry me with you. I could cheat on you a million times and it wouldn't change that. This is it! This is the moment to settle everything 1) Sean, I hate you! Get out of my life! 2) Sean, I love you! Take me back, I beg you. 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Sean: I'm so sorry!!!!!!!!!! Take me back, please!!! I'll do anything!!!!! 1) No! 2) No way! 3) Nuh-uh (Choose 2) Sean: WAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!! Sean runs off in tears, and suddenly you feel like a super hero who broke free of the villain's evil clutches. *******UNLOCKED ART WORK- BREAKING FREE********* And yet...you feel like you were really over him you would have done something different...Oh well, Here's to being officially single! SCENE COMPLETE +------------+ | Guess Who? | +------------+-----------------------------------------+ | Brett wants to set you up on a blind date. | +------------------------------------------------------+ | Objective: Find out who your blind date is. | +------------------------------------------------------+ Brett: Hey Beckster, isn't this club hot? 1) It's all right, I guess. 2) I just ran into Sean. (Choose 1) Brett: Just all right? This place is live, I just know I'm hooking up tonight! Tonight's all about meeting new people... 1) Right. Bring on the boys. 2) I don't think I'm ready for that just yet. (Choose 1) Brett: Well, as it happens, I have a friend who has a little crush on you. 1) Who? (Choose 1) Brett: I'm not allowed to tell you. Will you go out with him this weekend? 1) A blind date? Sounds fun. 2) A blind date? No Way. (Choose 1) Brett: Great! I'm gonna give him a call and set it all up. Now skedaddle, you're scaring off the ladies. Now you're having second thoughts. What if the guy's a total freak? You gotta find out who he is! You look around the club, someone here must have the info! Checkpoint Reached 1) There's Leanne over in the lounge. If there's gossip to be had, she's got it! 2) Couldn't hurt to try buttering up Brett one more time, maybe he'll cave. 3) Hey, who's that dark and handsome stanger on the dance floor? (Choose 1) 1) Hi Leanne. (Choose 1) Leanne: Sorry, I don't seem to recall you. 1) We haven't met. My name's Becky. (Choose 1) 1) Buy you a drink? 2) You know everything there is to know around here, right? 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Leanne: Why, that all depends on what you're buyin'. 1) A cosmoplitan? 2) A mint julep? 3) A long island ice tea? (Choose 2) Leanne: Why thanks, sugar! 1) You know everything there is to know around here, right? 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Leanne: I 'spose I know some things. Why? 1) I have a question for ya... (Choose 1) 1) Do you know who Brett set me up with? (Choose 1) Leanne: Why, that sounds like somethin' you should ask Brett. 1) Couldn't hurt to try buttering up Brett one more time, maybe he'll cave. 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Brett: Whaasssap? 1) About the blind date... 2) You tell me, buuuudddy. 3) I know who my blind date is. (Choose 2) *You have received the Golden Line Notebook for Becky- You tell me, buuuddy* Brett: Just meeting some buds, toss back some suds, you know. 1) Anyone in particular? 2) Anyone cute? 3) Sounds fun. Mind if I join you? 4) Use Item (Choose 3) Brett: Yes. No girls allowed. 1) That's gender discrimination! 2) That's fine, I'll just go over to the lounge...all by myself. (Choose 1) Brett: OK. Hey, if you're headed to the lounge, will you return this to Leanne for me? *You have received the Texas Flame Hot Sauce* Becky: Jerk. Fine. 1) There's Leanne over in the lounge. If there's gossip to be had, she's got it! 2) Hey, who's the dark and handsome stranger on the dance floor? 3) Use Item (Choose 1) 1) Hi Leanne. (Choose 1) Leanne: Hello again. 1) Can I ask you something? 2) Use Item -Texas Flame Hot Sauce- (Choose 2) You no longer have the Texas Flame hot Sauce. Leanne: Thanks! Those boys were trying to make chili without hot sauce, pure sacreligin'! So you're a friend of Brett's? Isn't he just as sweet as a cream on a corncake? Becky: Um, he sure is. 1) I have a question for ya... (Choose 1) 1) Would you ever go on a blind date? 2) Do you know any of Brett's guy friends? (Choose 2) Leanne: Oh my, the wide world knows about my indsicretion? Becky: What? Leanne: Oh, nothing, never you mind! Honey, would you promise to do me a teensy favor? 1) Sure 2) What is it? (Choose 1) Leanne: I'd be might grateful if you'd return this to Lucas for me. He left it behind...at my place... *You have received the sweatshirt* Leanne: Oh my, I'm redder than gooseberry pie. Here, let me know how the date goes. 'Scuse me, I'm gonna go powder my nose! *You have received the Cell Phone- Leanne's #* 1) Hey, who's the dark and handsome stranger on the dance floor? (Choose 1) 1) Hi. Are you Lucas? 2) Hi cutie. (Choose 1) Lucas: Yeah. You're Becky, right? 1) Nice to meet you. I've got a question for ya. 2) Use Item -Sweatshirt- (Choose 2) Lucas: Oh. Leanne gave this to you? This isn't what it looks like. Please don't tell Alex! Becky: Alex? Lucas: My girlfriend? Please...I was drunk, and she kept saying I was cuter than a peanut on a pinecone....or something... 1) Don't worry, I won't tell her. 2) Why shouldn't I tell her? 3) Use Item (Choose 2) Lucas: I'm begging you! I'll do anything! Becky: Tell me who Brett is setting me up with. Lucas: I can only tell you that you're supposed to meet him in the Tap Room at 8:00 tommorrow night. Becky: Thanks, Lucas. Lucas: No, thank you. Here call me if he gives you any trouble. *You have receieved the Cell Phone- Lucas' #* 1) Don't worry. I won't tell her. 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Lucas: Thank you thank you thank you! You no longer have the sweatshirt Lucas: Did Brett tell you where to meet Danny? Becky: His name is Danny? Tell me more about him. 1) What does he look like? 2) What's he like? 3) What does he do? 4) Use Item (Choose 2) Lucas: Sorry, that's all I can say. Danny would kill me. Not that he could, ha ha. Becky Thanks, Lucas. Lucas: Hey, if it doesn't work out, give me a call. Brett: Hey Becky! I almost forgot to give you this. *You have received the Rose* Brett: The bar's always so crowded, this way he can spot you easily. Have fun! Hmmm, I wonder what Danny is like.... *You unlocked the Art- Blind Date Fantasy* SCENE COMPLETE +--------------------+ | Bonus: Gift Of Gab | +--------------------+------------------------+ | Leane is really bored. | +---------------------------------------------+ | Objective: Amuse her with some good gossip. | +---------------------------------------------+ Leanne: I'm so awfully bored! I'd give all to hear somethin' amusin'! You know what, I reckon I would. Like this here gift card for the boutique. All right, time to gather up some good gossip from the girls! 1) [Talk To Erica.] 2) [Talk To Kiki.] 3) [Talk To Alex.] 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Erica: Becky! I'm so glad you're here! Will you help me pick a sweater for my date tonight? 1) Sure! 2) You have a date tonight? 3) In a minute. Have you heard any good gossip lately? (Choose 1) Erica: See the green turtleneck brings out the color of my eyes but the black turtleneck is a little more sexy. Maybe too sexy... 1) I think you should go with the black one. 2) The green one. Defintley 3) Have you considered wearing something other than a tutrleneck? (Choose 2) Erica: You think so? Thanks, Becks! 1) Customers are always coming in and out of ehre. Heard anything good? 2) Got any dirt on Kiki? (Choose 2) Erica: Well, my optometrist is married to a plastic surgeon. And she said he gave the same nose job to two girls in one day! And that one girl had a name like Kelly, I bet it was Kiki! Becky: Hmmmm, thanks, Erica. 1) [Go tell Leanne.] 2) [Talk to Kiki.] 3) [Talk to Alex.] (Choose 2) Kiki: (singing) I'm....to sexy for my haircut, too sexy for my tank top....Oh, hey, Beckerton! Didn't see ya there. Wanna help me pick a lipstick? I can't decide between harlot red and pucker-up pink. Or maybe I should go with wanton watermelon. 1) The harlot red. 2) Pucker-up pink! 3) Whaterver, it's not like it'll stay on your lips for long. (Choose 2) Kiki: Right! Stand back, boys! So, are you kicking it at Sanctuary tonight? 1) You know it! 2) No, I gotta get ready to go mett Danny. (Choose 2) Kiki: Oh, right. Being the superfriend that I am I dug up some dirt on Danny- boy. 1) Well, out with it! 2) Let's talk about other people. (Choose 2) Kiki: Well, I did hear a little something about your boy Brett. Seems he has a crush on little Miss Souther Debutante. 1) Leanne? 2) Thanks Kiki, that's perfect! (Choose 2) 1) [Go tell Leanne.] 2) [Talk to Alex.] 3) Use Item (Choose 2) Alex: Hmmm, a stud or a loop? 1) That's a nice earring. 2) So Alex, heard any good gossip? (Choose 2) Alex: Besides Lucas cheating on me with Leanne and no one telling me? No, not really. 1) I'm really sorry about that. 2) Oh, no one's still talking about that. (Choose 1) Alex: Whatever. Other people have it worse, I guess. Becky: Like who? Alex: Oh, it's nothing, just something I overheard at the restaurant. Elliot's dad is going bankrupt! 1) Really? 2) No way. (Choose 1) Alex: It's probably not true...rich people never get what's coming to them. Becky: Yeah, probably not. Thanks, Alex! 1) [Go tell Leanne.] 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Leanne: (singing) Jambalay, crawfish pie...Wait, how's it go again? 1) Hi Leanne. 2) Guess what I just heard! 3) How's it going? 4) Use Item (Choose 2) Leanne: Good gracious, what? 1) Well.... (Choose 1) Becky: I heard that Kiki had a nose job! Leanne: Oh honey, who hasn't? Did you hear anything else interesting? 1) Hmmm.... (Choose 1) Becky: I head that someone likes you... Leanne: Who? Becky: Brett. Leanne: Well, that may be somethin' worth investigatin'! My, you're just a barrel of information today! Hear anything else? 1) Actually... (Choose 1) Becky: Did you hear that Elliot's dad is going bankrupt? Leanne: But we're s'posed to spend the summer yachting! 1) So what d'ya think? Leanne: I think thats the best gossip I've heard in ages! Here, honey, have this. *You have received the gift card* Becky: Thanks! SCENE COMPLETE +------------+ | Blind Date | +------------+----------------------------------------------------------+ | You meet Danny in the Tap Room. | +----------------------------------------------------------+------------+ | Objective: Get out of there without hurting his feelings | +----------------------------------------------------------+ You wait at the bar in the Tap Room with the red rose. You scan every guy that enters. Which one could he be? Suddenly, a short kid in a skip cap makes his way over to you. Oh. Great. Careful, he is Brett's friend. If you're gonna let him down, better do it gently. Danny: Hi. Are you Becky? 1) Um, no. This rose was here when I sat down. 2) Yes. You must be Danny. 3) Uh huh. Danny, right? (Choose 3) Danny: Yeah, but you can call me Dan. Or Daniel. Or...you know.. 1) Right... 2) Nice to meet yo, Danny Dan Daniel. (Choose 2) Danny: Oh here, let me give you this. This way we won't have to rely on Brett again. *You have received the Cell Phone- Danny's #* CHECKPOINT REACHED! Alex: Oh, hi Becky. Is this your date....mmmph...date? Danny: Yep! Table for two, please. Alex: How nice. Smoking or non? 1) Smoking 2) Non (Choose 2) You get a cozy spot by the fireplace. Danny: Any suggestions? 1) The raw oysters. 2) The steak with sauteed onions and garlic mashed potatoes. 3) I usually order the chicken salad. (Choose 1) Danny: Hmmm....Hey, what did the mother cow name her baby girl? 1) I give up. 2) What? (Choose 2) Danny: Veal-ma. 1) Ha ha! 2) I think I'm gonna be sick. 3) Use Item (Choose 2) Danny: Oh! You're not a vegetarian, are you? 1) Why yes, yes I am. 2) No, I just may have caught a stomach bug. Excuse me. [Run to the bathroom.] (Choose 2) You can't believe Brett set you up with this loser! What to do now? 1) [Climb out the bathroom window.] 2) [Call a friend for advice.] (Choose 2) You only have time to call one friend before Danny gets suspicious! Who will it be? 1) [Call Brett! He got you into this mess!] 2) [Call Kiki! She's been on tons of bad dates!] (Choose 1) Brett: Hi Becks! How's the date going? 1) You can't be serious 2) (lying) Pretty well. (Choose 1) Brett: What? 1) How could you pawn me off on this loser! I thought we were friends! 2) Danny's not really my type, Brett. (Choose 2) Brett: I thought you might say that. Because your type isn't smart, sincere and funny.... Becky: Bret.... Brett: It's the brutish, philandering aplha male. 1) Wow. Cheap Shot. 2) That's.....not....fair! (Choose 1) Brett: Yeah, maybe. This was a mistake. Now I'll have to deal with him moping aroun the apartment. 1) Not my problem. 2) I'll let him off easy. But you owe me. (Choose 2) Brett: Spare me his whining and you can have my Swiss Army Knife. Becky: Jerk. You've got yourself a deal. 1) [You return to the table.] (Choose 1) Alex: What can I get you two lovebirds? 1) I'll have... (Choose 1) 1) The stuffed flounder with popcorn shrimp. 2) The artichoke tortellini with asparagus. 3) The cracked crab with truffle sauce. 4) Nothing. I'm leaving. (Choose 3) Danny: Make it two. So, tell me about yourself. 1) OK. What do you want to know? 2) You first, cutie. 3) I'm sorry, but I have to go. (Choose 1) Danny: Well for starters, what brings you to The Slopes? 1) The truth? Bad Breakup. 2) The truth? The hot tubs and hot cocoa. 3) The truth? I love tearing down the side of a mountain. 4) I'm sorry, but I have to go. (Choose 3) Danny: Oh. Heh heh. Yeah, me too. 1) Really? 2) Really? 3) I'm sorry, but I have to go. (Choose 1) Danny: No, not really. The truth is it terrifies me. 1) OK. 2) OK. 3) I'm sorry, but I have to go. (Choose 1) Danny: Maybe you could teach me. 1) Maybe. 2) Maybe. 3) I'm sorry, but I have to go. (Choose 1) Danny: You must think I'm a total loser. 1) No! 2) No.... 3) I'm sorry, but I have to go. (Choose 2) Danny: I don't know what I was thinking, asking Brett to set us up. I'm sorry. 1) Don't be. I'm having a lovely time. 2) Don't be, I'm having a lovely time. (Choose 2) Danny: Really? 1) Really. (Choose 1) [The food arrives.] Danny: Bon Appetit! Danny takes a big bite of his dinner. Suddenly, he starts turning purple. He's choking! 1) [Heimlech Manuever!] 2) [Call for help!] 3) [Point and laugh.] (Choose 2) Alex: I've got it!. [She performs the Heimlech Manuever on Danny.] *Unlocked Art- Poor Poor Danny* He looks at his rescuer, Alex, and falls in love instantly. They leave together. Hey, what's that on his chair? *You have receieved the joke book* And something fell out of his pocket... *You have received the laxitives* 1) Did you get anything else? (Choose 1) *You have received the Pocket Knife* All right then! Well Done! SCENE COMPLETE +------------------+ | Southern Comfort | +------------------+---------------------------+ | It's your first day at your waitressing job. | +----------------------------------------------+ | Objective: Deal with the crazy customers. | +----------------------------------------------+ Alex: Hey, I'm suppsoed to show you the ropes. But once I'm done you best stay out of my way. 1) How's your day going so far, Alex? 2) What do I have to do? 3) What's stuck up your butt? 4) Why don't you like me? 5) Use Item (Choose 2) Alex: First you gotta greet the custoemr. Some like to chit-chat, others don't. Once they're comfortable, take their order. Get their food. Then you ask them how it is. Think you can handle that, Miss Priss? 1) Could you do the first one for me? 2) I got it. 3) I could probably do it better than yo. 4) Use Item (Choose 2) Alex: Do you ever stop smiling? Good luck, chump. Leanne: Lordy, I'm hungry as a gutted hen. 1) Are you ready to order? 2) Hello, my name is Becky? 3) How's your meal? 4) Let me get your food and beverage... 5) Use Item (Choose 2) Leanne: That's right! Your the little darlin' who brought me all that gossip! Well, now that we're in a more formal setting, it's high time I made a formal introduction! My name's Leanne Mary Cynthia Hamliton the fourth and I'm worn to a frazzle. 1) How's the weather outside? 2) What do you do for fun? 3) That's certaintly a nice outfit. 4) Use Item (Choose 2) Leanne: You got me curiouser than a possum eating bumble-bees. WAtcha mean by that? 1) Do you ever go skiing? 2) Do you ever go to Sanctuary? 3) Do you eve go skinny-dipping? (Choose 3) *You have received the Golden Line Notebook for Becky- Do you ever go skinny dipping* Leanne: I sure as heckfire do not! I was a properly raised southern lass! 1) Are you ready to order? 2) Hello, my name is Becky? 3) How's your meal? 4) Let me get your food and beverage... 5) Use Item (Choose 1) Leanne: I'm readier than a woman twelve months pregnant. 1) What can I get you to eat? 2) Would you like anything else? 3) What can I get you to drink? 4) If that's everything... 5) Use Item (Choose 3) Leanne: Watcha got? 1) Soda? 2) Coffee? 3) Tea? 4) Let's move onto something else... (Choose 1) Leanne: Certaintly not! 1) Soda? 2) Coffee? 3) Tea? 4) Let's move onto something else... (Choose 2) Leanne: Certaintly not! 1) Soda? 2) Coffee? 3) Tea? 4) Let's move onto something else... (Choose 3) Leanne: I'd like me some rye! No, I want lemonade! Or iced tea..Or water... 1) What can I get you to eat? 2) Would you like anything else? 3) If that's everything... 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Leanne: You know it's suppertime when the hogs is sqealin'. 1) Almond-crusted salmon? 2) Linguini in clam sauce? 3) Chef salad? 4) Just pick something, you bumpkin! (Choose 1) Leanne: Nope, don't want that. 1) Almond-crusted salmon? 2) Linguini in clam sauce? 3) Chef salad? 4) Just pick something, you bumpkin! (Choose 2) Leanne: Nope, don't want that. 1) Almond-crusted salmon? 2) Linguini in clam sauce? 3) Chef salad? 4) Just pick something, you bumpkin! (Choose 3) Leanne: I'd like spare ribs and mashed potatoes. No wait, a large bowl of chitlins! Or maybe collard greens cooked in garlic...Then there's always bacon and beans with corn... 1) Would you like anything else? 2) If that's everything... 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Leanne: I'd also like a slice of key lime pie. Or a cherry yogurt. Maybe a basket of bread. No, just some chicken soup. But there's always a bowl of strawberries...Ice cream. Definitley ice cream. Shepherd's pie...? 1) If that's everything... 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Leanne: If things get any better, I may have to hire someone to help me enjoy it. 1) Hello, my name is Becky. 2) How's your meal? 3) Let me get your food and beverage... 4) Use Item (Choose 3) Leanne: I don't mean to be a Weasely Wally but would you mind repeating my order? 1) I'd rather not if you don't mind. 2) Absolutely, ma'am. 3) How about we just let it be a suprise? 4) Use Item (Choose 2) Becky: To Drink you would like... 1) Iced Tea. 2) Coffee. 3) Lemonade. 4) Soda. 5) Tea. 6) Water. 7) Rye. 8) Use Item (Choose 6) Leanne: You're gooder than grits! Becky: For your meal you ordered... 1) A large bowl of chitlins 2) Almond-crusted salmon. 3) Chef Salad. 4) Spare ribs with mashed potatoes. 5) Collard Greens cooked in garlic 6) Linguini in clam sauce. 7) Bacon and beans with corn. 8) Use Item. (Choose 7) Leanne: Ain't you just cute as a sack of puppies! And you also want... 1) Chicken soup. 2) Ice cream. 3) Shepherd's pie. 4) Key lime pie. 5) Strawberries. 6) Bread. 7) Cherry yogurt. 8) Use Item. (Choose 3) Leanne: Well, I'm just swaney! 1) Are you ready to order. 2) Hello, my name is Becky. 3) How's your meal? 4) Let me get your food and beverage... 5) Use Item (Choose 3) Leanne: There's a fly in my food! 1) That's not a fly. 2) Don't worry, it is good for you. 3) I'll take it back immdeiatley. 4) I don't know what's with the chef today. 5) Use Item. (Choose 2) Leanne: Well knock me down and steal my teeth! You sure about that? I'm fixing to speak with your manager. 1) She's not in today. 2) You don't need to do that. 3) Please don't get me fired! 4) Just cause a chicken's got wings don't mean it can fly. 5) Use Item. (Choose 4) Leanne: That's a good point. We better get on the stick a peice. Go fetch that manager of yours. 1) Look, today's my first day. 2) Look, you're my first customer. 3) Look, this is my first job. 4) Look, this is my first time away from home. 5) Use Item (Choose 2) Leanne: Well, if that don't put the pepper in the gumbo. 1) Please please please please! I'm sure we can work this out! 2) If you get me fired, I will beat you down. 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Leanne: My lord, what a cad I've been. I was meaner than Stonewall Jackson surround by Yankees. I hope this tip can help you forgive my behavior... *You have receieved the Money- Twenty-five bucks* Alex: Whoa killer, you did a lot better than I thought. Probably thanks to my guidance. What do you say? Truce? 1) Oh! Now you want a truce! No way! 2) Of course. (Choose 2) Alex: It's good to have you on my team. Good job! If you can make it in the Tap Room, you can make it anywhere... *Unlocked Art- Born to Waitress* SCENE COMPLETE. +---------------------------------+ | Bonus: Snow Bird Shopping Spree | +---------------------------------+------------------------------------------+ | You've worked your butt off for some hard-earned cash. Obviously, the next | | step is to spend it! | +-------------------------+--------------------------------------------------+ | Objective: Go Shopping! | +-------------------------+ Erica: Hey Becks, you came to visit me! 1) Actually, I'm here to do some shopping. 2) Yes...I did... (Choose 2) Erica: Wait a second, how'd you know I was working now? You came to shop, didn't you? Well, I guess I better tell you what we got in today...For only twenty-five dollars a piecee we've got super warm mittens, a super-cool wallet, a super-waxy candle and a super....comby comb. Then for only 50$ we have an awesome radio or a beautiful silver ring. Aren't I a great saleswoman? 1) The best I've ever seen. 2) You couldn't sell food to a third world country! (Choose 1) Erica: Perhaps, not the best ever but...Maybe second best ever? So, are we ready? 1) Yes (Choose 1) Becky: I'll take the... 1) Radio for $50. 2) Ring for $50. 3) Mittens for $25. 4) Candle for $25. 5) Wallet for $25. 6) Comb for $25. 7) Use Item (Choose 3) *You no longer have the Money- Twenty-five bucks* *You have received the mittens* Erica: Keep your dirt mitts off me! Becky: Huh? Erica: Nothing. Would you like to make this purchase. 1) Yes 2) No (Choose 1) Erica: Thank you for shopping at the Snow Bird Boutique. And please - cough (Call me) - come again! SCENE COMPLETE +------------------------+ | Ex-Boyfriend Roadblock | +------------------------+----------------------------------------------+ | You have to get into the VIP Room in Sanctuary to meet Conor but you | | ex-boyfriend, Sean, is working the door. | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Objective: Get into the VIP Room. | +-----------------------------------+ Erica: ....And then I said, 'They can't be prokaryotes if they don't consume bacteria!' Bwahahahahahhahhahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha ahahahahahahahhahahhahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahaha! Snort! Becky: Well, at least you got a new cat out of the whole experince - Conor: Excuse me, ladies. Sorry to interrupt but do you know where I could get my parking validated? Becky: I'd be more than happy to validate your - Erica: Sure, here you go. Conor: Thanks. Becky: Your wel- Erica; No loitering unless you're gonna buy something. Conor: Bye. Erica: So anyway, once I got the cat,it only had three legs and I had to return that bastard - Becky: Who's that? Erica: Who? Becky: That guy. Erica: Oh. That's Conor. His dad owns the mountain and he runs Sanctuary. He always hangs out in the VIP room. Becky; I just remembered this thing I forgot to do..See you later... Erica: Amoeba later! Checkpoint Reached! Great! Ofa ll the people that could've been hired as the bouncer for Sanctuary's VIP Room, of course they got... Sean: Hello, Becky. 1) Hello, sexy. 2) Hey Sean, how are you feeling? 3) Hye, I'm in a hurry. (Choose 3) Sean: Relax. 1) How's the new job? 2) I've missed you so much. 3) I need to get inside. (Choose 1) Sean: Don't pretend like you care. 1) You're looking good. 2) You're looking good. 3) You're looking good. (Choose 2) Sean: You too. 1) So, you're to doorman? 2) So, what's going on inside? 3) So, who's DJing tonight? (Choose 1) Sean: Yup, I decide who comes in and out. Unless they're on the guest list or friends with the staff or the bouncer's out here or the owner's watching.. 1) Think you can get me in? 2) I've got a VIP pass. (Choose 1) Sean: Maybe...But first can I talk to you about something? 1) Sure, what? 2) No, I don't have time! (Choose 2) Sean: Okay, I'm sorry for bringing it up. But why do you wanna go inside so badly? 1) Ihave to meet someone in there. 2) (lying) I'm doing a modeling shoot inside. 3) Oh, you know... 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Sean: Who? 1) Brett. 2) Erica. 3) Conor. (Choose 2) Sean: I see. How long are you staying at the club? 1) Ten minutes. 2) As long as it takes. 3) The rest of the night. (Choose 2) Sean: Right. And what are you up to afterwards? 1) Not sure yet. 2) We'll see where the night takes me. 3) Home. (Choose 1) Sean: Of course. You sure you still wanan go in? 1) Yes. 2) Use Item. (Choose 1) Sean: I'm sorry, the VIP room's too full right now. I have to wait for some people to leave. You can just hang out here with me until they do. 1) Hey, what's that over there. 2) Bird bending bush back. 3) You would not believe the wart I have on my foot. 4) I'm so sick of you pushing me around. 5) Use Item (Choose 2) Sean: What? 1) Sorry, I was trying to confuse you.. 2) Rainbow running over red rock. 3) Yellow yoyo yawning you're yuck. 4) Use Item. (Choose 3) *You have received the Golden Line notebook- Yellow yoyo yawning you're yuck.* Sean: What's that? 1) Let me in right now! 2) Please let me in. 3) Where were wonderful weasels? 4) Use Item (Choose 3) Sean: I can't understand what you're saying. 1) Haham, you're crazy! 2) Diving dogs dumps donkey down. 3) Sean. If you don't let me in I'm gonna bite your face off. 4) Use Item (Choose 2) Sean: I'm gonna go get some help! Stay here and don't say anything to anyone! As sean runs away from the door, you quickly sneak into the VIP room without anyone noticing. On your way, you swipe one of his VIP Passes. Now you can enter whenever you wnat. *You have received the VIP Sanctuary Club Pass* As you walk past the lines waiting at the door and strut into the VIP room, yo have one thought on your mind... "How cool am I?" *Unlocked Art- Find me at the club* SCENE COMPLETE +------------------+ | Conquering Conor | +------------------+-----------------------+ | You finall find Conor in the VIP Room. | +------------------------------------------+ | Objective: Get him to ask you out. | +------------------------------------------+ Whoa! What's that?! My Cell phone! 1) [Answer it] 2) [Ignore it] (Choose 2) Becky: Oh, excuse me... Conor: Hey... 1) Hey cuteness, how's it hangining? 2) Hi, how are you? 3) W'dup. 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Conor: Not bad, sexy. 1) My name's Becky. 2) I'm your fantasy, but you can call me Becky. 3) I'm Becky, it's wonderful to meet you. (Choose 2) Conor: And my name's Becky's Love-slave, but you can call me Conor. 1) I know. 2) That's a nice name. 3) I'm glad we ran into each other. (Choose 1) Conor: You know? 1) I've been watching you. 2) I read about you in the papers. (Choose 1) Conor: I see. 1) So, what do you do for fun? 2) So, where do you work? 3) So, what's the craziest thing you've ever done? 4) Wanna hang out this weekend? 5) Use Item (Choose 1) Conor: I love snowboarding! 1) I ride a soft-tail. 2) I ride a v-duster. 3) I ride an apline. 4) I don't know anything about snowboarding. (Choose 1) Conor: A what?! 1) It's a new board that just came out. 2) I lied. I don't snowbard. 3) Let's talk about something else. (Choose 1) Conor: I never heard of it. 1) You probably don't get out that often. 2) I lied, there's no such thing. (Choose 2) Conor: Why'd you lie? 1) I wanted to impress you. 2) Cause snowboarders are so hot. (Choose 2) Conor: Oh... 1) Let's talk about something else... 2) Wanna hang out this weekend? (Choose 1) 1) So, where do you work? 2) So, what's the craziest thing you've ever done? 3) Wanna hang out this weekend? 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Conor: For my father. 1) It's so nice to meet a man who's close to his family. 2) Judging from you, he must be an extremely attractive man. 3) Do you two get along? (Choose 3) Conor: Not really. 1) Do you want to talk about it? 2) A back massage might cheer you up. 3) If you ever want to talk about it, just let me know. 4) Let's talk about something else... (Choose 1) Conor: I just can't stand the way he tries to control my life. 1) You need to stand up to him. 2) You should just ignore him. 3) We should run away together. (Choose 2) Conor: I think you're right. 1) Let's talk about something else.. 2) Wanna hang out this weekend? (Choose 1) Conor: Like what? 1) So, what's the craziest thing you've ever done? 2) Wanna hang out this weekend? 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Conor: I'm not sure I should be telling you this. 1) Come on, tell me! 2) You don't have to. 3) Either way. (Choose 2) Conor: Okay. Well, this one time I went skiing...NAKED! 1) I've got an even crazier story! 2) I don't have anything that can compete with that. (Choose 1) Conor: Oh yeah? 1) One time, I accidentally punched my grandma in the mouth. 2) One time, I stole my dad's car and wrecked it. 3) One time, my friend mixed ketchup with apple sauce and I ate it. (Choose 3) *You have received the Golden Line- One time, my friend mixed ketchup with apple sauce and I ate it* Conor: Wow. 1) Another time, I made out with three boys in one day. 2) Another time, I kissed my best friend Erica on the lips. 3) I'm really not all that wild. (Choose 2) Conor: Whoa. 1) Let's talk about something else... 2) Wanna hang out this weekend? (Choose 1) Conor: Like what? 1) Wanna hang out this weekend? 2) Use Item. (Choose 1) Conor: How's tommorow night? *You have received the Cell Phone- Conor's #* You've got a date with Conor! You decide the best way to handle this is to politely tell him you're looking forward to it and walk away, maintaining your cool as ice attitude... *Unlocked Art- Conor is Sprung* SCENE COMPLETE +-----------------------+ | Bonus: Kiss Face Race | +-----------------------+-----------------------------------------------------+ | Try to kiss every guy at Snow Bird Mountain. But remember, you can only | | kiss them if they say 'Yes.' It doesn't matter why they say it, as long as | | they say it. | +-------------------------------+---------------------------------------------+ | Objective: Kiss Everyon! | +-------------------------------+ Brett: Hey, Becky! 1) Kiss me, fool! 2) Your name is Lucas, right? 3) Do you like skiing? 4) [Kiss Him!!] 5) Use Item (Choose 3) Lucas: Hell yes! 1) Kiss me, fool! 2) Your name is Lucas, right? 3) Do you like skiing? 4) [Kiss Him!!] 5) Use Item (Choose 4) Lucas: Whoa, dude! Thanks! Danny: Hey there, Beck- 1) You have a dog, right? 2) That's an interesting hat... 3) That's a terrific hat... 4) [Kiss Him!!] 5) Use Item (Choose 2) Danny: Yes, I guess it is. 1) You have a dog, right? 2) That's an interesting hat... 3) That's a terrific hat... 4) [Kiss Him!!] 5) Use Item (Choose 4) Danny: Oh my, what a doosy! Sean: Beckyyy... Becky: Ech! 1) The square root of 16,641 is less than 132? 2) Are you still in love with me? 3) Do you want me to kiss you? 4) [Kiss Him!!] 5) Use Item (Choose 1) Sean: Uhmm...Yes? 1) The square root of 16,641 is less than 132? 2) Are you still in love with me? 3) Do you want me to kiss you? 4) [Kiss Him!!] 5) Use Item (Choose 4) Sean: Can I ahave another one? Elliott: Hey Becky, can you give me some dating advice? 1) No I don't have time. 2) Sure, but make it quick? 3) How about a kiss? 4) [Kiss Him!!] 5) Use Item (Choose 2) Elliott: Well I was talking to Leanne yesterday- Wait, it wasn't yesterday it was Wednesday- Maybe it was Monday? Anways, I was like "Wanna go see a movie?" and she was like "Yes." Becky: Sweet! Elliott: Huh? 1) No I don't have time. 2) Sure, but make it quick? 3) How about a kiss? 4) [Kiss Him!!] 5) Use Item (Choose 4) Elliott: Aw man, Leanne's never gonna forgive me for this one. Conor: Hey, there. 1) Kiss me!!! 2) So, you think I'm great, don't you? 3) Thirty divided by five is six, yes? 4) [Kiss Him!!] 5) Use Item (Choose 1) Conor: Yes, ma'am. 1) Kiss me!!! 2) So, you think I'm great, don't you? 3) Thirty divided by six 4) [Kiss Him!!] 5) Use Item (Choose 4) Conor: Wow! How about we try that again? Becky: Sorry, no time. Conor: Gotcha! Brett: Hey Becks, what's going on here? 1) Say 'yes'! 2) Just say 'yes'! 3) You're so annoying. 4) [Kiss Him!!] 5) Use Item (Choose 1) Brett: Yes, I can be rather annoying sometimes... 1) Say 'yes'! 2) Just say 'yes'! 3) You're so annoying. 4) [Kiss Him!!] 5) Use Item (Choose 4) Brett: Whoa! What was that for? *You have received the Nintendo DS* SCENE COMPELTE +-----------------------+ | Motivational Speakers | +-----------------------+----------------------------------------------------+ | It's your first real date in a while. You better play it safe and get | | advice from as many of your friends as possible. Just be careful, like | | with anything else some people have hidden motivations. | +------------------------------+---------------------------------------------+ | Objective: Get Advice. | +------------------------------+ It's been a while since you went on a date, you should go see your friends and ask for their advice. Just be careful, all advice is not good advice. Some people have hidden motivations. You can't go on your date until you get all the items from everyone. 1) [Get advice from Brett] 2) [Get advice from Erica] 3) [Get advice from Kiki] 4) [Get ready for your date] (Choose 1) Brett can give you advice from a guy's perspective. Brett: Hey fella, where you been? 1) Listen, I'm sorta going out with this guy and I need dating advice. 2) Stressed from work. 3) Hanging out. 4) Use Item (Choose 3) Brett: With who? 1) Conor. 2) Erica. 3) Kiki. 4) Alex. (Choose 2) Brett: Cool. 1) Listen, I'm sorta going out with this guy and I need dating advice. 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Brett: Who? 1) Conor. 2) You don't know him. 3) Use Item (Choose 2) Brett: What's his name? 1) Conor. 2) Skip. 3) Use Item (Choose 2) Brett: Who's he? 1) I met him at the ski shop. 2) I met him on the half-pint. 3) I met him in a ski-lift. (Choose 3) Brett: Cool. 1) Look Brett, I really need your advice. Can you help me or not? 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Brett: Of course I will. What do you need to know? 1) What should I talk about? 2) How should I act? 3) What should I wear? 4) Thanks so much, Brett, I really appreciate it. I gotta go. 5) Use Item (Choose 1) Brett: Cars. There's nothing guys like more than a girl who likes cars. 1) How should I act? 2) What should I wear? 3) Thanks so much, Brett, I really appreciate it. I gotta go. 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Brett: Ignore him. Guys go crazy for a girl that plays hard to get. 1) What should I wear? 2) Thanks so much, Brett, I really appreciate it. I gotta go. 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Brett: Lots and lots of perfume. Guys like that. 1) Thanks so much, Brett, I really appreciate it. I gotta go. 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Brett: You should talk to Shana. She gives great advice, if you can figure out what the hell she's saying. Reading her horoscope to her may help. Here's her number. You may have to call her if she's not at the trail. *You have received the Cell Phone- Shana's #* *You have received the Book of Horoscopes* 1) -Shana? (Choose 1) Shana: I'm from Massachusetts, my favorite food is jelly beans, and if there's one color I had to wear for the rest of my life it would be orange. Oh, and my name's Shana. 1) Shana, do you have something for me? 2) I need dating advice. 3) Use Item (Books of Horoscopes) (Choose 3) Becky: As you are in the midst of the Last Quarter Sun-Moon Phase you will notice Venus in Virgo opposing Uranus in Pisces. Obviously, this means a heavenly barrage of topsy-turvy conditions during the Cancer Moon. Shana: Of course! Why didn't I think of that?! 1) Because this is rubbish? 2) Glad I could help. 3) This book is as insane as you are! (Choose 3) *You have received Golden Line- This book is as insane as you are!* Shana: I'm not insane! Can I have that book? 1) Sure, I don't want this crap. 2) No, get your own. (Choose 1) Shana: You're so groovalicious! *You no longer have the Book of Horoscopes* Becky: I am groovlicious, aren't I? 1) Shana, do you have something for me? 2) I need dating advice. 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Shana: My spiritual guide used to wear many a glorious hairpin! *You have received the Hairpin* 1) I need dating advice. 2) Use Item (Choose 1) 1) What should I talk about? 2) How should I act? 3) What should I wear? 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Shana: Nature is the key to the door that is the human soul. Discuss it openly. 1) How should I act? 2) What should I wear? 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Shana: Women must take control of their lives! Gender roles are a myth! 1) What should I wear? 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Shana: My spiritual advisor would wear hairpins to keep her hair in line with her energy. 1) Thanks for your help, Shana. 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Shana: Poofy koofy! 1) [Get advice from Brett] 2) [Get advice from Erica] 3) [Get advice from Kiki] 4) [Get ready for your date] (Choose 2) Erica may not date all that much but she gives great advice. Erica: Hey Becky, how's going? 1) How are you doing? 2) Hey, I'm going on this date and I need your help. 3) I gotta jet. 4) Use Item (Choose 2) Erica: You've got a date? I can't even remember what those are. 1) I'll find you one too. 2) It's not that big of a deal. 3) It probably won't even work out. 4) Use Item (Choose 3) Erica: Don't say that. So tell me about this guy already? 1) He's really cute. 2) He's really smart. 3) He's really ice. 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Erica: Of course he is. What's his name? 1) Conor. 2) You don't know him. 3) Skip. 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Erica: Oh my god, he is SO hot! Are you gonna make out with him? 1) Of course! 2) IF he's a good boy. 3) We'll see what happens. 4) Use Item (Choose 3) Erica: Oh. 1) Can you give me any advice for the date? 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Erica: I've got the perfect perfume you can wear. It's called Le Amitie. *You have received the Perfume from Erica* Becky: Thank you so much, Erica! 1) [Get advice from Brett] 2) [Get advice from Erica] 3) [Get advice from Kiki] 4) [Get ready for your date] (Choose 3) Kiki can give you advice, she dates EVERYONE. Kiki: Becklesby! 1) I need dating advice. 2) Hey, Kiks! 3) I gotta jet. 4) Use Item (Choose 2) Kiki: Hiya, Becks. What's breakin'? 1) I've got a date with Conor. 2) I've got a date. 3) Not much. 4) I need dating advice. 5) I gotta jet. 6) Use Item (Choose 4) Kiki: Only cause you're my girl. The only thing that matters during a date is your pheromones. If your smell is sweet, his knees'll be weak. I will only let you use my secret perfum if you promise you'll use it. 1) I promise. 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Kiki: Here you go. *You have received the Perfume from Kiki* Becky: Kiki, you're the best. 1) [Get advice from Brett] 2) [Get advice from Erica] 3) [Get advice from Kiki] 4) [Get ready for your date] (Choose 4) With butterflies in your stomach, you think about how the date will probably go... *Unlocked Art- Hopeless Romantic* SCENE COMPLETE +----------------------------+ | Bonus: Becky's Cine-dream! | +----------------------------+-------------------+ | It's harder to find 'your guy' than you think. | +------------------------------+-----------------+-------------------------+ | Objective: Navigate the movie backdrops of Becky's dream so she can find | | 'her guy.' | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ I'm late!!! I'm late!!!!!! I have a test today!!! I need my ID card!!!! Wait. That's funny- I remember getting into bed, but not falling asleep... Where am I? Erica: Ms. Raine! Ms. Raine! 1) Erica! Where are we? 2) Erica, I think I'm dreaming! 3) Who's Ms. Raine? (Choose 3) Erica: Why, you're Ms. Raine! Most of your friends call you Beck though. But I'm just your employee. 1) Forget it- what's the news you were bringing me? 2) Just please tell me what's going!!! 3) If you're my employee could you fetch me a drink? 4) Use Item Erica: I suppose... *You have received the Drinks* 1) Forget it- what's the news you were bringing me? 2) Just please tell me what's going!!! 3) Use Item (Choose 2) Erica: Right! I almost forgot! It's about 'your guy'! He's been kidnapped! And if you don't act fast you'll never see him again. Becky: My guy! Suddenly, it all came flooding back to me...me dream guy...the times we spent together...those crazy Havana nights...But for some reason I couldn't place his face...All I knew is that I had to get him back. And that meant taking one last case... Erica: I'll help however I can, Ms. Raine! I already compiled some leads on where he might be! Will you go to the... 1) Estate? 2) Pier? 3) Police Station? (Choose 1) The estate belonged to the notorious con man/ madman Elton Lee. But how he figured into this was anybody's guess... Elton: Well well well, if it isn't Beck Raines. What brings you to my humble adbode? 1) Simple- I followed the trail of slime leading from the local swamp, you slude-guzzling scum! 2) I'm here to heat down a hot lead while the trail's still warm, sparky. 3) Toss the innocent act Elton. If I was interested in humble, I would have ordered a pie. (Choose 3) Elton: But my dear lady, you must believe me when I say that my intentions are as pure as the driven snow. 1) Oh, I've driven snow like yours before, and always down a dead end street. 2) Save your flattery- If I wanted to be called a dear lady, I would hunted and killed an elk and worn the carcass like a headdress. 3) Face it buster, you can't spell believe without lie any more than drama without ram or passions without ass. (Choose 1) Elton: Well you are a saucy one! What say we retire to my back chamber for some relaxtion? 1) No on your sad little life, low life. 2) What game are you really playing at? Backgammon? Parchessi? Knick knack patty wack? Who's dog are you giving a bone? 3) [Slap him] (Choose 3) Elton: All right! I'll tell you anything. just stop with the hitting! I bruise easily! 1) Talk (Choose 1) Elton: Okay. So I trumped up a false charge and sent 'your guy' to the can, and by can I mean police headquarters. Now get off my property! Erica: Will you go to the... 1) Estate? 2) Pier? 3) Police Station? (Choose 3) The police precint and Lietuenat Brenault were sure to drag up a whole sea of bad memories...and I was in no mood for swimming. Brenault: Beck! I thought I'd be seeing you today. 1) Can the peas and cut the carrots, mister. Tell me where he is! 2) Brenault! You old horse thief, you carpet bagger! 3) I'm here to report some criminal activity so make with the pen and paper, will ya? (Choose 2) Brenault: Park the charm act at the horse and buggy stables, sister. We both know why you're here, and it ain't to buy tickets for the annual policeman's ball. 1) Yeah, I'm looking for a Johnny who's not your ordinary Tom, Dick or Harry. 2) You haven't changed- trust is about as foreign to you as a Japanese Gopher riding in a German tank. Forget I asked. 3) And who says I haven't come back to set the crooked things straight? (Choose 3) Brenault: Baby, you could take an iron to this big ol' planet we call earth, and you still wouldn't make things straight. The earth is round, and so's our past. 1) Shelve the guilt trip, my bags aren't pack, and your passport's long since expired, buster! 2) My interpreter's on holiday, Jack, If you've got something to say to me say it in plain English. 3) [Slap him!] (Choose 2) Brenault: I love you, baby! Always have, always will. But you got a guy out there, and if you don't hurry, you'll never see him again! 1) So fess up! (Choose 1) Brenault: Your guy WAS here in lock down. But he got bailed out by some crazy broad calling her self La Femme Kikita. Try the pier. Erica: Will you go to the... 1) Estate? 2) Pier? 3) Police Station? (Choose 2) The piers had recently been taken over by two-bit floozy turned two-bit stoolie that I had crossed paths with before. She had different name before she tried to go legit, but now she makes everyone call her, 'La Femme Kikita'. La Femme Kikita: Well look what the cat dragged in. Another sorry sack of kitty litter if ya asked me. 1) Stop flapping your gums like you were the keynote speaker at some crazy dental convention- I need info! 2) Sister, if I'm the feline in this scenario then you're the dead rat. I'll be having for dinner tonight. 3) Quit what you're shoveling for two seconds and make with the real dirt, will ya? (Choose 1) La Femme Kikita: Well isn't that interesting- I happen to be expanding into the information business, if you know what I mean. 1) Sister, the only place you're expanding is into the midsection of that three dollar dress you're wearing. 2) The only thing interesting about this situation is that I'm still standing upright after a whiff of that skunk juice you call perfume. 3) Well good, because I need information more than a bootlegger needs a bathtub to keep his gin inside. (Choose 1) La Femme Kikita: You heartless witch! Hate-mongering harpy! There was no need to be so cruel. 1) Spill the beans! (Choose 1) La Femme Kikita: You're too late. Elton Lee set 'your guy' up to take the fall, and now he's felling the country by way of the abandoned runary in the woods! Becky: At last! It's you! My guy!!! Conor: You came for me!!! Becky: Of course I did! You're my guy!!! Conor: Kiss me!!! Becky: Yes my love! He kisses you with his small, sand-paper rough tongue. Wait, why does he have a small, sand-paper rough tongue? Who cares?!?!? Your in love!!! You awake to find yourself makeing out with a hedgehog!!! *You have received the Hedgehog* Why there's a hedgehog in your bed you'll never know. But you'll forget your last night together...in Havana...Oh and hey! You were sitting on your ID card all along. Weird. *You have received the ID* SCENE COMPLETE +-------------------+ | Ready, Set, Date! | +-------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+ | Description: You and Erica are getting you ready for your date. You can ask | | Erica for advice if you need it, but don't ke too long or else you'll be | | late. | +------------------------------------------------------+----------------------+ | Objective: Get Ready | +------------------------------------------------------+ *You have received the hairbrush* *You have received the Chewing Gum* Erica: Hey Becky, time to get ready for your date. Don't forget to brush your hair and put on shoes. Here's your shoes. You're gonna have to pick one of these pairs to wear. *You have received the High Heels* *You have received the Go-Go Boot* *You have received the slippers* Erica: Also, you may want to do something about..you know, the rest of you...? 1) Time to go... 2) I need advice on Conor... 3) Use Item (Choose 2) Erica: Fine, but Becky you really need to hurry up or else you'll be late. 1) What kind of music does Conor like? 2) What's his favorite food? 3) What's his favorite thing abou the mountain? 4) What's his family like? 5) That's all. 6) Use Item (Choose 4) Erica: All I know is he's sensitive about father. He's probably also senstive about people who are going to be late, like you. 1) What kind of music does Conor like? 2) What's his favorite food? 3) What's his favorite thing abou the mountain? 4) That's all. 5) Use Item (Choose 2) Erica: He always has soup whenever I see him. Do yo WANT to be late? 1) What kind of music does Conor like? 2) What's his favorite thing abou the mountain? 3) That's all. 4) Use Item (Choose 3) Erica: Thank god, I don't know how you'll ever make it on time. 1) Time to go... 2) I need advice on Conor... 3) Use Item (Choose 3- Nail File) Erica: Good thinking. 1) Time to go... 2) I need advice on Conor... 3) Use Item (Choose 3- Hairbrush) Erica: No more bed-head. 1) Time to go... 2) I need advice on Conor... 3) Use Item (Choose 3- Chewing Gum) Erica: Good idea. 1) Time to go... 2) I need advice on Conor... 3) Use Item (Choose 3- Perfume From Erica) Erica: Yay, you're using the perfume I gave you! I've never actually worn it on a date. 1) Time to go... 2) I need advice on Conor... 3) Use Item (Choose 3- High Heels) Erica: Thse look nice! 1) Time to go... 2) I need advice on Conor... 3) Use Item (Choose 3- Make-Up Apply all) 1) Time to go... 2) I need advice on Conor... 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Erica: Good luck, and don't forget, you have to wait for the right time to make you move. CHECKPOINT REACHED You have to find to find the perfect moment to kiss Conor. When the mood is most romantic... Conor: Hello. 1) Hey Conor 2) [Hold His Hand] 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Conor: Your eyes looks nice. 1) Thank You. (Choose 1) Conor: And your lips.. 1) Thanks. (Choose 1) Conor: And your cheeks - Do you alwa wear this much make-up? Not that it's a bad thing or anything... Uhm... So how's it going? 1) Pretty good. 2) [Hold his Hand] 3) Use Item (Choose 1) 1) So, what'd you do today? 2) So, what's your family like? 3) So, you're pretty cute... 4) So, what do you feel like doing tonight? 5) [Hold his Hand] 6) Use Item (Choose 1) Conor: Not much. Just hung out with some friends. You? 1) I went on a nature hike. 2) I test drove a car at this dealership. 3) I asked all my friends for advice on you. 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Conor: Really? Where'd you walk? 1) In Sanctuary. 2) In the woods. 3) In a hidden cave in the mountain that leads to a parallel dimension. (Choose 2) Conor: That's awesome! I try to go on a nature walk at least the times a week.\ 1) So, what'd you do today? 2) So, what's your family like? 3) So, you're pretty cute... 4) So, what do you feel like doing tonight? 5) [Hold his Hand] 6) Use Item (Choose 4) Conor: I'm not sure, what'd you have in mind? 1) We could go to Sanctuary. 2) We could go to the ski lift. 3) We could go to the tap room. 4) [Hold his Hand] 5) Use Item (Choose 2) Conor: I would love to do that. Becky: I know why... Conor: You do? 1) You wanna make out with me. 2) You wanna look out at the stars. 3) You wanna get me alone. 4) You wanna look down girl's shirts. 5) [Hold his Hand] 6) Use Item (Choose 4) *You Received Golden Line Notebook* Conor: Not really. 1) We could go to Sanctuary. 2) We could go to the ski lift. 3) We could go to the tap room. 4) [Hold his Hand] 5) Use Item (Choose 3) Conor: Perfect, I'm starving. Becky: I think I know what you're going to order, just by looking at yo. Conor: Oh, yeah? What's that? 1) A side salad. 2) A steak 3) The fish 4) The Soup. 5) [Hold his Hand] 6) Use Item (Choose 4) Conor: Oh my god! You're incredible! 1) So, what'd you do today? 2) So, what's your family like? 3) So, you're pretty cute... 4) So, what do you feel like doing tonight? 5) [Hold his Hand] 6) Use Item (Choose 2) Conor: They're pretty cool. 1) I'll bet you're a momma's boy. 2) You're probably close to your father. 3) Do you have any siblings? 4) So.. 5) [Hold his Hand] 6) Use Item (Choose 1) Conor: You guessed right. 1) So, what'd you do today? 2) So, what's your family like? 3) So, you're pretty cute... 4) So, what do you feel like doing tonight? 5) [Hold his Hand] 6) Use Item (Choose 3) Conor: Thank you. 1) Your face is just.. 2) Your eyes.... 3) Your lips... 4) So.. 5) [Hold his Hand] 6) Use Item (Choose 1) Conor: aAnd I can't believe how cute your cheeks are... 1) Your eyes.... 2) Your lips... 3) So.. 4) [Hold his Hand] 5) Use Item (Choose 1) Conor: I don't know what your mothr did to you but I hae to thank her for your eyes. 1) Your lips... 2) So.. 3) [Hold his Hand] 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Conor: My lips? No, your lips are almost too perfect to kiss. Almost... 1) So.. 2) [Hold his Hand] 3) Use Item (Choose 2) Conor: You have really soft hands. 1) [Kiss Him] 2) So... 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Conor: WOW! Wow...Wow. Becky: Wow. Conor: You are the greatest kisser of all time! But maybe I should double- check, just to make sure. ***You have received Art #3- Conor gets lucky*** -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- BRETT'S STORY -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- +-----------+ | Lift Off! | +-----------+-----------------------------------------------------------+ | You've arrived at Snow Bird Mountain with your best friend, Becky. | +------------------------------------------------------+----------------+ | Objective: Learn how to score with the ladies. | +------------------------------------------------------+ You're on the ski lift with your best friend/secret object of desire, Becky Skye. Becky: I can't believe we're finally here! I'm so glad we took the ski lift first. Can you believe this view? This is gonna be the greatest time ever! 1) Right! Great, great, great! 2) Yeah, I guess. 3) 'Great Lakes' great or 'Great Houdini' great? (Choose 1) Becky: Whoa. Don't blow all your energy before we even get off the lift. This mountain is pretty intimidating: challenging trails, lots of cute, single girls....Maybe with my help you can conquer one of them. 1) The trails? 2) The girls? (Choose 2) Becky: Whaddya think, wanna take advice from a member of the enemy side? 1) Yes, oh dear God, yes! 2) Brett doesn't need any help scoring with the ladies. 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: All right. We only have a few minutes before we reach the top, let's see how much we can get in! Do extra well and maybe you'll get a prize.... OK. You be you and I'll be the girl you're trying to hit on. 1) What if you be me and I be the girl? 2) OK. Let's do this. 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: Wasting time, loverboy... 1) OK. Let's do this. 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: This is how it works. You say something and then judge from my face whether I like it or not. Now, sometimes I'll try to hide what I'm thinking, so yo should trust your intuition as well. OK. You're at a bar and you see a cute girl. What's your first move? 1) Introduce myself 2) I like to break the ice with a joke. 3) Compliment her. 4) Buy her a drink. 5) Use Item (Choose 4) Becky: That's a bit pushy, but pick the right drink and the girl might dig you. 1) Can I get you an apple martini? 2) One round of tequilia shots. Right here. 3) Would you like a beer? 4) How about some champange? 5) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: Do I really look that girly? OK, I guess I do. Sounds good to me. 1) I get it 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: What next? 1) Introduce myself 2) I like to break the ice with a joke. 3) Compliment her. 4) Buy her a drink. 5) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: Hmmm, just remember what you say isn't always as important as how you say it. 1) Hi, I'm Brett. 2) Hi, I'm Brett. 3) Hi, I'm Brett. 4) Use Item (Choose 3) Becky: Not Bad. Simple and non-threatening. But you'll want to smile eventually or she'll think you don't like her. 1) I get it 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: What Next? 1) Introduce myself 2) I like to break the ice with a joke. 3) Compliment her. 4) Buy her a drink. 5) Use Item (Choose 3) Becky: OK, but you better sound genunine. 1) You have the most beautiful eyes. 2) Wow, are those real? 3) You look just like my sister. 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: I'm a bit shy, but I like the compliment. 1) I get it 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: What Next? 1) Introduce myself 2) I like to break the ice with a joke. 3) Compliment her. 4) Buy her a drink. 5) Use Item (Choose 2) Becky: Oooh, that can be risky. You never know what a girl will find funny. But if it works the payoff is usually really high. Give it a shot. 1) Hey, did you hear about the blonde with foot fungus? 2) Hey, why do gorillas have such big nostrils? 3) Use Item (Choose 2) Brett: They have really big fingers! Becky: Eww! Let's just hope you learn some new jokes while you're here. 1) I get it 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: OK, so you got her attention and she's interested. Now what do you do? 1) Ask her name. 2) Ask for a date. 3) Ask for her number. 4) Ask her back to my place 5) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: Yes, soem do consider that an important piece of information. 1) So do angels have names? 2) So do you have a name, or should I just called you perfect? 3) So are you gonna tell me your name, or am I going to have to steal your wallet 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: Close enough. My name's Angela. 1) Your name isn't Angela. 2) Angela. What a beautiful name. (Choose 2) Becky: I don't really like it. I always wish I had been named Dominique. 1) I don't think you look like a Dominque. 2) No way. French names are lame. 3) I'll call you whatever you want, gorgeous. (Choose 3) Becky: How 'bout calling me 'out of you league?' Brett: That's just mean. Becky: All right, you got the name. What's next? 1) Ask her name. 2) Ask for a date. 3) Ask for her number. 4) Ask her back to my place 5) Use Item (Choose 3) Becky: Oooh. Very bold. Good luck. 1) So can I call ya sometime? 2) Hey, I lost my phone number. Can I have yours? 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: Oh, I'm very busy, it's hard to catch me. Why don't I call you, instead? 1) Oh, I see. That's OK, don't worry about it. 2) OK! 555-B-R-E-T. 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: No really, I will call you! OK, fine. Here, Take my number. I must say I'm impressed, Brett. The guilt trip thing is brilliant. Sigh.... I'm sorry, it's hard for me to talk about dating after what happend with Sean. I still can't believe that bastard cheated on me! And with that cow from Human Resources. I doubt I'll be giving out my number at all while I'm here. 1) No, you should'nt. All men are scum. 2) The faster you hook up with someone, the sooner you'll be over him. 3) That's too bad, but do ya think we can get back to what we were talking about? (Choose 3) Becky: You selfish, insensitive jerk! No woman should be cursed with dating you! 1) I'm sorry Becky I just don't see a point of letting that jerk get you down. 2) Well no man should be cursed with hearing you whine! (Choose 1) Becky: I loved that jerk! I was happy! Now I'm always depressed! I should just lump out of this lift right now. 1) Yeah, whatever, drama queen 2) Becky, don't! (Choose 2) Becky: Why shouldn't I? 1) Because you have so much to live for! 2) Because I love you! 3) Because you just shouldn't! Now can we please go back to helping me score with chicks? (Choose 3) Becky: Waaah ha haaa! wah ha....ha ha ha! Oh my gosh Brett, I sound so abusrd! Thanks for helping me snap out of it. Now what were we talking about? 1) Ask her name. 2) Ask for a date. 3) Ask for her number. 4) Ask her back to my place 5) Use Item (Choose 2) Becky: All right. But remember, I'll be basing my decision on time, place, and tone of delivery. 1) Wanna meet for a drink tommorow? 2) Wanna grab a cup of coffee after this? 3) Dinner and a movie on Friday? 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: Pay attention, Brett. We're in bard, remember. 1) Wanna grab a cup of coffee after this? 2) Dinner and a movie on Friday? 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: An immediate date. Shows real interest....or, desperation. Why not. But just for a little while. We're almost to the top! Better cut to the chase. You're at the end of the first date. How are you gonna score a first kiss? 1) Thank her for a great evening. 2) Tell her how pretty she is. 3) Just go for it! 4) Use Item (Choose 2) Becky: How pretty am I? 1) It's so cute how your cheeks get all red in the cold. 2) Your hair smells really nice. (Choose 1) Brett: Here, let me warm them up for you. Becky: Thanks! 1) Thank her for a great evening. 2) Just go for it! 3) Use Item (Choose 2) Becky: Are you sure? 1) Yes! 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Ha ha! On the cheek, Mister. This is only a pretend date. Maybe if you tried a little harder to win me over...Well I'm impressed Brett! You'll have the ladies swooning in no time. And when you do, I'm sure these will come in handy. *You have received the Chewing Gum* *You have received the Armorous Action* [You've reached the top of the mountain! It's yours to lose or conquer!] Hmmm...so many ladies await....visions of them dance through your mind.... SCENE COMPLETE +-----------------+ | THE LOCKER ROOM | +-----------------+-----------------------------------------------------+ | Your best boys, Lucas and Danny, want to help fill your void of a | | dating life. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Objective: Equip yourslef for either severe babehunting or one-on-one | | romancing! | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ You have one more week with your ebst friends, DANNY and LUCAS, before the season is over here at Snow Bird Mountain. Danny, the lodge geek and wanna-be stand-up....and Lucas, the lodge snow blower, and wanna-be ski champ. They're going to try to convice you how to deal with your lack-of-dating situation. Decide which dating force you wish to align yourself with and equip yourself accordingly. Brett: Guys, what would you think if I asked Becky Skye out? Lucas: Out, like out on a date? Dude, you're so sprung, it's pathetic! You couldn't ask a bellybutton out! 1) Shut your pie hole, poseur! 2) 'Outie' bellybuttons always made me feel kinda strange on the inside. 3) You really think that? 4) You think I can't do it? 5) Use Item (Choose 4) Danny: Don't listen to him, Brett. Becky would be lucky to go out with a guy like you. 1) Yeah, she would, wouldn't she? 2) Becky is smart, beautiful, funny ...she could have any guy she wants! (Choose 1) Lucas: What is this, a Women's Television Movie of the week?! 1) You know, WTV has come a long way in terms of story development and production quality, Lucas. 2) You think I'm not good enough for Becky, don't you? 3) I think Becky could be into me. She's just respecting the parameters of our friendship. (Choose 1) *You have recieved the Golden Line Note Book for Brett- You know, WTV has come a long way in terms of story development and production quality, Lucas.* Danny: Yeah, they don't just show the same Kirstie Alley sexy waitress movie over and over anymore. Lucas: Yeah... Danny: Yeah... Brett: Yeah... 1) Becky is just so... down to Earth. 2) What if Becky thinks of me as 'just a friend?' 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Lucas: Dude, I'm telling you, forget about her! She thinks that you guys are fine as friends. Danny: How do you know what Becky thinks? 1) Lucas is right 2) I'd be happy being just friends with the funniest, smarters, most beautiful woman I know. 3) Yeah, how would you know what a woman thinks? (Choose 1) Lucas: If you spill that you've got morning wood for her and she doesn't have the same for you, you're going to look like an idiot. Danny: But you'll never know if you don't ask her in the first place! 1) Good point. 2) I just don't want to look like a jerk. (Choose 2) Lucas: I've got an aphrodsiac that will ignite the potential 168 we face in this final week. But this stuff is for hardcore bunny hunting en masse, not for attracting a mother for your child! 1) Well, give it to me! 2) Yeah...no, I don't think I'd be so into that. (Choose 1) Lucas: Only if you promise to use its powers for evil! Danny: Quality, not quantity! 1) I think I'm with Danny on this one. 2) I think I'm with Lucas on this one. 3) Use Item (Choose 2) Lucas: Yeah, dawg, don't be a wuss like Danielle here. Danny: Lucas, tell me, what's wrong with a man admitting that he's in love? Lucas: Dude, shouldn't you be writing some comic monologue about the last time you got dumped? 1) Guys, knock it off! 2) You tell him! (Choose 2) Danny: You lazy, quarter-after-four o'clock shadowed, burn-out! Lucas: HEY! I AM NOT A-- 1) Guys, knock it off! 2) You tell him! (Choose 1) Lucas: Brett, don't miss this chance! If you back danny, I'm not sharing any of my female winnings with you! Danny: Dude, you're a total pig. 1) Enough! Both of you are morons! 2) Enough! I'm going to play the field! 3) Enough! I'm going to ask Becky out! 4) Use Item (Choose 2) Danny: Fine! Just don't come crying to me thinking that yo missed out on 'The One'! Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go write a monologue about the last time I got dumped. Call me when you grow up, buttbreath! *You have received the Cell Phone - Danny's #* Lucas: Sweet. Good Choice, Brett. You can't ski the bunny hill when you're ready for the K2, here take this cologne. It's primo. *You have received the Devil's Zephy Cologne* Lucas: But take it easy with that stuff ...I'm warning you. It's for multiple ladies only! However, this might net you a solo portion of woman if you're just looking for a single-decker sandwhich snack. *You have received the Bronze Medal* Lucas: Chicks like shiny things. I'm out. Give me a call if you need anything, Brett. *You have received the Cell Phone- Lucas' #* Danny: Take this too! *You have received the Rose* Danny: Give me a ringy-dingy if you need help with your thingy! This will be sure to help your dating cause! Now get to work, you're alrady late! Danny: Hey, Brett! Nice job on that level...pretty much a breeze so far huh? Enjoy it while you can! But take this, always be prepared! *You have received the Pocket Knife* Danny: Hey! I almost forgot to give you this! Saftey first! *You have received the Pepper Spray* Danny: Just in case you're walking around late at night in one of the bad parts of Snow Bird Mountain.....real quick! Did you hear the one about the guy with five legs? His pants fit like a glove! No? Not so much? Ah, whatever, go ahead and take it, it might come in handy. *You hace received the Joke Book - The one about the guy with five legs...* Lucas: Hit it and quit it, dude! Danny: Don't give up on the modern romace... Two ways to go...which will you choose...? SCENE COMPLETE

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