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🚩 menu ☕ variables._ = choices({ 'continue game': variables.hasSave || false, 'new game': variables.hasSave ? 'new game warning' : 'new game', 'content warnings': true, 'credits': true }) 🎮 game_choice $_ ⏭ $_ 🚩 content warnings ☕ ['alcohol', 'sexual language', 'graphic violence', 'disordered eating', 'cannibalism', 'dismemberment', 'drowning', 'vomit'].forEach(i => log(i)) ⏭ menu 🚩 credits ☕ log('made by an abominable pair of stinkards') ⏳ 1000 ☕ log('for DOMINO CLUB') ⏳ 1000 ☕ log('references') ⏳ 1000 ☕ log('- "spectacles" adapted from BORROWED BODIES') ⏳ 300 ☕ log('- "crawl.js" adapted from PNISoft') ⏳ 300 ☕ log('- "none legible" sampled from Internet Archive') ⏳ 300 ☕ log('- "for dancing" sampled from Internet Archive') ⏳ 300 ☕ log('- "pray" sampled from Internet Archive') ⏳ 300 ☕ log('- morel played by enceladean') ⏳ 300 ☕ log('- angel played by thetis') ⏳ 300 ⏭ menu 🚩 new game warning this will erase your save data are you sure? 🎮 game_choice yes, delete my save | cancel -> menu ⏭ $_ 🚩 yes, delete my save ☕ window.setItem('savegame', {}); ☕ parent.location.reload(); ⏳ 99999999 🚩 new game 🎶 none legible ☕ post('imgf', 'floater', { type: 'preload', message: 'img' }) ☕ post('imgc', 'floater', { type: 'preload', message: 'img' }) ☕ window.parent.document.querySelector('#threedee').contentWindow.location.reload() ⏭ intro 🚩 continue game 🎶 none legible ☕ post('imgf', 'floater', { type: 'preload', message: 'img' }) ☕ post('imgc', 'floater', { type: 'preload', message: 'img' }) ☕ window.parent.document.querySelector('#threedee').contentWindow.location.reload() ⏭ crawl 🚩 dead 🏷 black 🎶 ☕ silentLog(true) 🙂 ☕ angel(false) ☕ scene('') ⏳ 1500 ☕ silentLog(false) 🎮 game_dead $death ⏳ 1500 🎶 none legible ☕ angel(true) ☕ flash() 🙂 imgf|angel 🚩 Angel say: "Hedgehog?" 🙂 imgr|hedgehog ☕ shake() Hedgehog say: "Gah!" Angel say: "You seem­ a bit out of it." Angel say: "Do we need to take a break?" Hedgehog say: "Nah,­ nah,­ I'm fine." Angel say: "Okay." Angel say: "Quit slacking then." Hedgehog say: "Yeah, yeah." ☕ angel(false) ⏭ $checkpoint 🚩 intro 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "802..." Hedgehog say: "804... 806..." Hedgehog say: "Yaw­w­n..." ☕ scene('outside', 'far') Hedgehog say: "808.­­ That it?" i pull over double check the signage Hedgehog say: "Angel, read back the address for me." ☕ angel(true) 🙂 imgf|angel Angel say: "Eight­-Oh­-Eight,­ New Moon­ Crescent." Hedgehog say: "Hm. Are you sure?" ☕ scene('outside') Hedgehog say: "This looks like a dump." Angel say: "It is." Angel say: "Bank foreclosure in the sixties, condemned shortly after." Hedgehog say: "Huh. Then who put in the call?" Angel say: "Rowdy teens, nosy neighbours, squatters, who knows?" Angel say: "It doesn't matter." Angel say: "Remember, you're just here to confirm the body." Angel say: "Witnesses aren't our concern." Hedgehog say: "Got it. Thanks Angel." ☕ angel(false) business as usual ☕ post("spectacles", { type: "clear" }) ☕ camera('close') ⏳ it's cold out stiff wind ☕ scene('door') i try the door ☕ flash() 🎵 jiggle doorknob ⏳ 1000 locked Hedgehog say: "Ugh. Never just open and shut." 🎮 game_choice knock it | kick it | pick it | duck it ⏭ $_ 🚩 knock it Hedgehog say: "Might as well try." i raise my hand 🎵 hit ☕ setTimeout(() => post("sfx", { type: "sfx", message: "hit" }), 400) ☕ setTimeout(() => post("sfx", { type: "sfx", message: "hit" }), 800) give it three solid knocks Hedgehog say: "..." Hedgehog say: "......" Hedgehog say: "Figures." 🎮 game_choice kick it | pick it | duck it ⏭ $_ 🚩 kick it Hedgehog say: "Here goes-" i take a step back square my shoulders line it up, double check the hinge Hedgehog say: "Hup-" 🎵 thunk ☕ shake() *THUNK* Hedgehog say: "Ow­w­w! Fuck!" doesn't budge ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "What was that?!" Hedgehog say: "Nothing... I'm fine." Angel say: "...Okay." ☕ angel(false) 🎮 game_choice knock it | pick it | duck it ⏭ $_ 🚩 pick it Hedgehog say: "Let's see..." i kneel down lock's as old as anything Hedgehog say: "Oh, piece of cake." 🎵 jiggle doorknob ⏳ 1000 🎵 jiggle doorknob ⏳ 1500 Hedgehog say: "Hmm." 🎵 jiggle doorknob ⏳ 1500 Hedgehog say: "Maybe not." 🎮 game_choice knock it | kick it | duck it ⏭ $_ 🚩 duck it ☕ variables.crawl.x -= 1 ☕ variables.crawl.y += 2 ☕ variables.crawl.dir = 0 Hedgehog say: "Better take my chances with a window." ☕ scene('outside', 'close') i take a couple steps back scope out the crumbling facade Hedgehog say: "Even these boards look beaten up." Hedgehog say: "I can probably just-" quick tug ☕ shake() 🎵 thunk *THUNK* snaps right off Hedgehog say: "Nice." ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "What was that?" Hedgehog say: "Nothing I couldn't handle." Angel say: "...Okay." Angel say: "Watch yourself in there, Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "Quit being paranoid." Hedgehog say: "Probably just a crank call anyway." Hedgehog say: "What kind of devil would shack up in a hole like this?" i hoist myself up and in ☕ scene('garden', 'inside') the interior is dim and musty ☕ autoclick() a ruined parlour, with- 🚩 meet sebacina 🏷 sebacina ☕ shake() 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise ☕ voices['???'] = voices.Sebacina ??? say: "Who the fuck?" there's a thin, almost gaunt figure ☕ flash() Hedgehog say: "Oh!" 🙂 imgl|sebacina her hair is long, straight, and dyed Angel say: "What happened?" Hedgehog say: "Sh­h­h­it." her features are sharp and she looks­ mad Hedgehog say: "I­ didn't expect someone else." ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "Are you-" ??? say: "I­ said!" ☕ flash() ??? say: "Who the fuck are you!?" she reaches for something in her pocket Hedgehog say: "Woah! Okay." i raise my hands­ slowly Hedgehog say: "Call me Hedgehog." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise she squints ??? say: "...'Hedgehog'." ??? say: "That's not a real name." Hedgehog say: "No, it's not." Hedgehog say: "It's just what they call me." Hedgehog say: "Do you need a real one?" Angel say: "You know you can't tell her that." Hedgehog say: "Nothing wrong with an alias, is there?" ??? say: "...It's creepy-" she withdraws her hand 🙂 imgl|sebacina ??? say: "-but no. I guess not." ☕ flash() clutches­ something­ to her chest Angel say: "Should I call the cops?" just a necklace Hedgehog say: "Let's, uh, calm down." Hedgehog say: "Why don't we talk this out?" Hedgehog say: "Just two, normal people. Talking alone." Angel say: "Hmph." ☕ angel(false) ??? say: "I don't want to talk." Hedgehog say: "Okay." ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "Are you-" ☕ flash() ??? say: "You're here for Bun." she says it flat but something tells me it's a question 🎮 game_choice "I am." | "I'm not." | "Who's Bun?" | "Who're you?" ⏭ $_ 🚩 "I am." 🏷 sebacina Hedgehog say: $_ ??? say: "Right." ??? say: "So when she didn't show up-" ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise ??? say: "-you decided to break in?" ⏭ s2 🚩 "I'm not." 🏷 sebacina Hedgehog say: $_ ??? say: "Yeah right." ??? say: "So when she didn't show up-" ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise ??? say: "-you decided to break in?" ⏭ s2 🚩 "Who's Bun?" 🏷 sebacina Hedgehog say: $_ ??? say: "Penny-bun. Shouldn't you know-" ??? say: "-wait, did she have an 'alias' too?" ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise ??? say: "Ughhh, don't tell me this break-in act is 'roleplay'." ⏭ s2 🚩 "Who're you?" 🏷 sebacina Hedgehog say: $_ ??? say: "That's none of your business." ??? say: "And definitely not part of Penny-bun's business." ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise ??? say: "Did you really break in just to see her?" ⏭ s2 🚩 s2 🏷 sebacina Hedgehog say: "Uh." ??? say: "I swear-" 🙂 imgl|sebacina ??? say: "-the things you idiots do for her..." ??? say: "...Guess it doesn't matter now." Hedgehog say: "What are you talking about?" ??? say: "You're out of luck, creep." ??? say: "Bun's not seeing anyone-" ☕ flash() ??? say: "-not tonight, not ever again." before i have time to ask another question 🙂 imgl| she marches out the door and out of sight Hedgehog say: "Angel, what gives..." ☕ angel(true) Hedgehog say: "I thought you said this place was condemned." Angel say: "It is." Hedgehog say: "Then explain how there are people here?" Angel say: "People can enter condemned buildings." ☕ flash() Angel say: "You did it yourself a minute ago." Hedgehog say: "...I don't like it." Angel say: "Me neither." Angel say: "But you've got a job to do." Angel say: "Go find that devil." Hedgehog say: "Alright, alright. I'm going." ☕ angel(false) ☕ scene('door') i leave through the same door as the woman 🎵 door find myself in a musty hallway 🚩 crawl 🙂 imgr|hedgehog ☕ scene('door') 🎮 game_crawl $crawlJSON ⏭ $_ 🚩 stairs ☕ variables._ = !variables.chanterelleMet ? 'meet chanterelle' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ scene('stairs') i open the door to the stairwell walk $_ the stairs ☕ variables._ = ['Phew...', 'Need to exercise more...', 'Let\'s go...', '...', 'My knees ache...'][Math.floor(Math.random()*5)] Hedgehog say: "$_" ⏭ crawl 🚩 elevator ☕ scene('elevator') there's an elevator here the doors are closed 🎮 game_choice push the button | ignore it -> leave elevator ⏭ $_ 🚩 push the button i push the button Hedgehog say: "..." nothing happens 🎮 game_choice wait -> elevator wait | leave -> leave elevator ⏭ $_ 🚩 elevator wait ☕ variables._ = ['i wait a bit longer', '...', 'i tap my foot', 'i consider pressing it again', 'hmm'][Math.floor(Math.random()*5)] $_ 🎮 game_choice wait -> elevator wait | leave -> leave elevator ⏭ $_ 🚩 leave elevator Hedgehog say: "Waste of time." ☕ crawlflip() ⏭ crawl 🚩 computer room ☕ variables._ = variables.visitedComputer ? 'computer quick' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.visitedComputer = true i let myself into the room it seems­ unremarkable a broken bedframe empty cans, other junk­ on the floor a small desk Hedgehog say: "...Oh, huh." ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "What is it?" Hedgehog say: "A computer, I think." ☕ scene('laptop', '') it's a small laptop connected to a charger in the corner of the room Angel say: "You should check it out." Hedgehog say: "What do you think I'm doing?" ☕ angel(false) i turn it on ⏭ desktop 🚩 computer quick i let myself into the computer room ☕ scene('laptop', '') and turn on the laptop 🚩 desktop 🎮 game_desktop shutdown, notepad, solitairota ⏭ $_ 🚩 solitairota 🎮 game_solitairota ☕ variables.wonSolitairota = variables.wonSolitairota || variables._ ⏭ desktop 🚩 notepad the most recent document opens it's titled Hedgehog say: "'Dream­ journo'." ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "Found something?" Hedgehog say: "Maybe." 🎮 game_choice read it -> dream journo | close it -> wake up ⏭ $_ 🚩 dream journo 🏷 journo ☕ variables.readJournal = true we started seeing the connections between things superficial but stronger than anything else a cloud in the shape of the house that fell down when the storm hit a tree with your face that withered holes in the earth and in our lives once you notice it you cant help but obsess 🎮 game_choice keep reading -> dream journo 2 | close it -> wake up ⏭ $_ 🚩 dream journo 2 🏷 journo pfl wrcc wrtv ufne pfliv upzex fe kyzj yzcc kfurp Hedgehog say: "..." Hedgehog say: "It's just a bunch of random letters." ze pfli crjk dfdvekj pfl jvv zkj druv fw tfigjvj 🎮 game_choice keep reading -> dream journo 3 | close it -> wake up ⏭ $_ 🚩 dream journo 3 🏷 journo Hedgehog say: "Oh, the next bit is legible again." each step, each stone, means something to someone whose fingers brush mine in the grass whose memory washed away in that stream whose life, contained here or there and i tell you now in this world we met God and when we killed Him nothing changed Hedgehog say: "..." Hedgehog say: "That's the last entry." Angel say: "There aren't any other files?" Hedgehog say: "Not on the desktop." Angel say: "Try looking for more." Hedgehog say: "Okay... How do I do that?" Angel say: "Use­ the computer?" Hedgehog say: "..." Hedgehog say: "You're supposed to be the nerd, help me out here." Angel say: "...Nevermind." Angel say: "I'm not playing tech support." ☕ angel(false) Hedgehog say: "..." ⏭ desktop 🚩 wake up Hedgehog say: "Nah, this seems like a waste of time." Angel say: "If you say so..." ☕ angel(false) ⏭ desktop 🚩 shutdown i shut the computer off ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "Hedgehog?" ☕ variables._ = variables.wonSolitairota ? "You've been very quiet." : "Anything to update?" Angel say: "$_" ☕ variables._ = variables.wonSolitairota ? "Just, uh, looking around." : "Nah, not really." Hedgehog say: "$_" Angel say: "...O­kay." ☕ angel(false) ☕ variables.wonSolitairota = false ⏭ crawl 🚩 shoe room ☕ variables._ = variables.visitedShoe ? 'shoe quick' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.visitedShoe = true the room is full of trash but there's a pattern here ☕ scene('shoe') there are­ an unusual number of shoes matching pairs, tossed in piles­ around the room 🎮 game_choice pick up a pair | leave them -> leave shoe room ⏭ $_ 🚩 shoe quick ☕ scene('shoe') i check out the trashy room with the shoes again 🎮 game_choice pick up a pair | leave them -> leave shoe room ⏭ $_ 🚩 pick up a pair 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-sweat i pick up a pair ☕ variables._ = ['some smart brown loafers', 'big fuck-off cowboy boots', 'some plain sandals with toe straps', 'worn-out hiking boots covered in mud', 'simple blue sneakers', 'simple red trainers', 'derby shoes with leather soles', 'nice, springy galoshes', 'heavy snow boots', 'faded green wellingtons', 'T-bars with little heels', 'comfy slip-ons', 'dancing shoes with suede patches', 'they look kind of like mine', 'long, sturdy brogues'][Math.floor(Math.random()*15)] $_ 🎮 game_choice pick up another -> pick up a pair | try them on | leave them -> leave shoe room ⏭ $_ 🚩 try them on Hedgehog say: "..." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "...He­he." Hedgehog say: "He­he­hehehe." ☕ angel(true) ☕ flash() Angel say: "Hedeghog?" 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-sweat ☕ shake() Hedgehog say: "It's nothing." Angel say: "Are you sure?" Hedgehog say: "I was just­ exploring." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "Nothing in this room." Angel say: "...Okay." Angel say: "Let me know if you find something." Hedgehog say: "I know, I know." ☕ angel(false) i kick off the borrowed footwear and head back into the halls ⏭ crawl 🚩 leave shoe room 🙂 imgr|hedgehog i leave the shoes as they are and head back into the halls ⏭ crawl 🚩 angel nickname room ☕ variables._ = variables.visitedAngel ? 'angel quick' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.visitedAngel = true i test the door 🎵 door ⏳ 500 unlocked Hedgehog say: "Checking another room, Angel." ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "Got it." i take a quick look around Hedgehog say: "...Just more junk." Hedgehog say: "Nothing of note, Angel." Angel say: "Okay." i double-check the corners still nothing but trash Angel say: "Hey, while you have a minute..." Hedgehog say: "Yeah?" Hedgehog say: "What is it, Angel?" Angel say: "Do you­ have to­ say it out loud so often?" Hedgehog say: "Say­ what?" Angel say: "'Angel'." Angel say: "You know I hate these stupid names, Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "Hey, I didn't pick them, Angel." Angel say: "But you keep saying it." Hedgehog say: "...You want a nickname?" Angel say: "No, I..." ☕ flash() Angel say: "Well, maybe." Hedgehog say: "Something special, for just the two of us?" Angel say: "...As long as it's better than 'Angel'." Hedgehog say: "Okay, okay." Hedgehog say: "How about..." Hedgehog say: "..." ☕ flash() Angel say: "Yes?" Hedgehog say: "...Gimme a sec." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "Oh, oh. Okay." Hedgehog say: "How about..." 🎮 game_choice "Angela." -> Angela | "Angelica." -> Angelica | "Angie." -> Angie ☕ flash() Hedgehog say: "$_." Angel say: "I said better." Hedgehog say: "I think­ it's cute." Angel say: "It's-­ it's almost exactly the same." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "You don't like it, $_?" ☕ shake() Angel say: "Gah, no! That's worse, that's definitely worse." Hedgehog say: "I think it'll grow on you, $_." Angel say: "Absolutely not." ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "Come on $_, it's-" ☕ shake() Angel say: "Stop." Angel say: "Just-­ just call me 'Angel'." Hedgehog say: "...Fine, fine." Hedgehog say: "Whatever you want, Angel." Angel say: "..." ☕ angel(false) ⏭ crawl 🚩 angel quick the room is unlocked Hedgehog say: "Already checked this one..." Hedgehog say: "Nothing new inside." ⏭ crawl 🚩 no knob room ☕ variables._ = variables.visitedKnob ? 'no knob room 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.visitedKnob = true there's a door here but­ it has no doorknob 🎵 ruffle i give it a push no movement i don't see any other way to open it Hedgehog say: "..." i leave it alone ☕ crawlflip() ⏭ crawl 🚩 no knob room 2 ☕ variables._ = ['this is the door without a doorknob', 'still no doorknob'][Math.floor(Math.random()*2)] $_ ☕ crawlflip() ⏭ crawl 🚩 bathroom room ☕ variables._ = variables.visitedBathroom ? 'bathroom room 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.visitedBathroom = true this door is labelled "bathroom" i try the knob 🎵 door it opens ☕ flash() 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-sweat Hedgehog say: "Gah!" ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "What is it?" Hedgehog say: "...Bathroom." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Angel say: "Oh, is that it?" ☕ shake() Hedgehog say: "It­ reeks." Angel say: "Okay. Spare me the details." Hedgehog say: "It smells like­ someone died." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-sweat Hedgehog say: "And­ threw up­ rotten eggs." ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "And­ took a-" Angel say: "What did I just say!" Hedgehog say: "It stings­ my eyes, Angel." Angel say: "So don't go in." Hedgehog say: "I'm not going to." ☕ angel(false) 🙂 imgr|hedgehog i close the door Hedgehog say: "Ugh." Hedgehog say: "I can still smell it..." ☕ crawlflip() ⏭ crawl 🚩 bathroom room 2 this door is labelled "bathroom" Hedgehog say: "I'm not making that mistake again..." ☕ crawlflip() ⏭ crawl 🚩 bedroom room ☕ variables._ = variables.visitedBedroom ? 'bedroom room 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.visitedBedroom = true i turn the knob 🎵 jiggle doorknob ⏳ 1000 doesn't move Hedgehog say: "Might just be stuck..." 🎵 ruffle give it a solid push 🎵 door it gives Hedgehog say: "There we go." the inside is Hedgehog say: "...Just more trash." broken floorboards a fallen beam ugly mold­ crawling through all of it Hedgehog say: "Oh well." ⏭ crawl 🚩 bedroom room 2 Hedgehog say: "I checked this room already." Hedgehog say: "Nothing but junk." ☕ crawlflip() ⏭ crawl 🚩 exit ☕ scene('door') i head out the front door 🎵 door ☕ scene('outside', 'stairs') ☕ variables._ = variables.exited ? 'exit quick' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.exited = true make sure it's not locked behind me the air outside is cold but free of mold and mildew ☕ camera('close') i take a moment to enjoy it freshen my lungs 🚩 exit quick and crawl into the car ☕ camera('far') Hedgehog say: "Angel, you listening?" ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "Yes." Angel say: "Always." ⏭ angel choices 🚩 chanterelle's garden ☕ variables._ = variables.pennyKey ? 'chanterelle choices' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.sebacinaPermission ? 'chanterelle get key' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelleMet ? 'chanterelle busy' : '' ⏭ $_ ⏭ chanterelle's garden early 🚩 penny-bun's room ☕ variables._ = variables.inspectedBody ? 'body repeat' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.pennyKey ? 'body' : '' ⏭ $_ ⏭ penny-bun's room locked 🚩 bar ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelleMet + variables.sebacinaPermission === 2 ? 'sebacina choices' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelleMet ? 'sebacina permission' : '' ⏭ $_ ⏭ sebacina no permission 🚩 morel's room ☕ variables._ = variables.morelMet ? 'visit morel' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.sebacinaPermission || variables.chanterelleMetAtWell ? 'well alone' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelleMet ? 'chanterelle at well' : '' ⏭ $_ ⏭ morel's room early 🚩 angel choices 🎮 game_choice "Who was that?" | "What's going on here?" | "What should I do next?" | go back inside | drive away ⏭ $_ 🚩 go back inside Hedgehog say: "Alright, I'm headed back in." ☕ camera('close') Angel say: "Got it." ☕ angel(false) ☕ camera('stairs') i take one last breath of fresh air ☕ scene('door') and march back in 🎵 door ⏭ crawl 🚩 drive away 🎶 🎵 key jingle i turn the keys the engine stutters at first then rumbles to life Angel say: "Hedgehog?" Hedgehog say: "Yeah?" Angel say: "What­ are you doing?" Hedgehog say: "Leaving." ☕ variables._ = variables.inspectedBody ? 'drive away after found body' : '' ⏭ $_ Angel say: "You haven't confirmed the body yet." Hedgehog say: "Yeah.­ Gave up." Angel say: "...We don't get paid if you don't confirm the body." Hedgehog say: "Yeah." Angel say: "I would like to get paid, Hedgehog." 🎮 game_choice quit anyway | go back to work ⏭ $_ 🚩 drive away after found body ☕ variables._ = variables.deaths.sebacina && variables.deaths.chanterelle && variables.deaths.morel ? 'angel end' : '' ⏭ $_ Angel say: "We still only have a partial match." Hedgehog say: "Yeah.­ Gave up." Angel say: "A single­ match." Hedgehog say: "Yeah." Angel say: "...We only get partial pay for a partial match." Hedgehog say: "I know." Angel say: "I would like to get paid what we deserve, Hedgehog." 🎮 game_choice quit anyway -> coward end | go back to work ⏭ $_ 🚩 quit anyway 🏷 black Hedgehog say: "Not worth it." i hit the gas ☕ scene('') Angel say: "Ugh­h­h­h." Angel say: "I hate you, Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "Aw, Angel." Angel say: "I hate you so much right now." Hedgehog say: "There's always next time." Angel say: "Don't." Angel say: "This is why we only get shitty confirmation jobs." Angel say: "I swear, I'm going to ask for a reassignment." Hedgehog say: "Come on, Angel." Angel say: "I'm serious." Hedgehog say: "Angel..." Angel say: "I swear to God." Hedgehog say: "But we're partners..." Angel say: "Stop begging. It's pathetic." Hedgehog say: "Aaaaangelll..." Angel say: "...I'm done talking to you." ☕ angel(false) Hedgehog say: "Come on­nn­nn­n..." Hedgehog say: "..." Hedgehog say: "Stupid job.­ Stupid devil." Hedgehog say: "It really isn't worth it." Hedgehog say: "..." Hedgehog say: "I'll make it up on the next one." Hedgehog say: "..." Hedgehog say: "Promise." Hedgehog say: "..." i keep driving it's dark,­ and cold and silent ⏭ end 🚩 go back to work 🎶 none legible Hedgehog say: "...Fine, I also wanna get paid." Angel say: "Glad we're on the same page." i put it back in park ☕ camera('close') grudgingly haul myself out of the seat ⏭ go back inside 🚩 "Who was that?" Hedgehog say: $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.morelMet ? '"Who was that?" 3' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelleMet ? '"Who was that?" 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ⏭ who sebacina 🚩 "Who was that?" 2 Angel say: "Which one?" 🎮 game_choice "The first one." | "The second one." Hedgehog say: $_ ☕ variables._ = variables._ === '"The first one."' ? 'who sebacina' : 'who chanterelle' ⏭ $_ 🚩 "Who was that?" 3 Angel say: "Which one?" ☕ variables._ = variables.stupid ? '"Who was that?" 4' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.stupid = true 🎮 game_choice $_ Hedgehog say: $_ Angel say: "I don't..." Angel say: "It's audio­ only, Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "Oh, right." Hedgehog say: "I meant, uh-" 🚩 "Who was that?" 4 🎮 game_choice "Sebacina." | "Chanterelle." | "Morel." Hedgehog say: $_ ☕ variables._ = 'who ' + variables._.replace(/[".]/g, '').toLowerCase() ⏭ $_ 🚩 who sebacina ☕ variables._ = variables.sebacinaPermission ? 'who sebacina 3' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelleMet ? 'who sebacina 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.whosebacina1 ? 'who sebacina repeat' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.whosebacina1 = true Angel say: "Your guess is as good as mine." Angel say: "No one's supposed to be here." Angel say: "But it is a good sign." Hedgehog say: "Good?" Hedgehog say: "How could it be good?" Hedgehog say: "Going to make this more complicated." Angel say: "Hedgehog, you're confirming an anonymous tip." Angel say: "If there really is a body-" Angel say: "-it follows that someone was here to see it." Hedgehog say: "So she's the one who tipped us off?" Angel say: "Hmm... I doubt it." Angel say: "She didn't seem to be expecting us." Hedgehog say: "Maybe she was lying." Angel say: "It's possible." Angel say: "Just keep your ears open." ⏭ angel choices 🚩 who sebacina 2 ☕ variables._ = variables.whosebacina2 ? 'who sebacina repeat' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.whosebacina2 = true Angel say: "The other one called her 'Sebacina'." Hedgehog say: "Oh, right." Hedgehog say: "Chanterelle said to talk to her." Angel say: "Yes." Angel say: "I don't like that she's ordering you around." Angel say: "But­ you should probably talk to her anyway." Hedgehog say: "Yeah." Angel say: "...Just be careful, Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "Alright, alright." ⏭ angel choices 🚩 who sebacina 3 ☕ variables._ = variables.whosebacina3 ? 'who sebacina repeat' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.whosebacina3 = true Angel say: "Sebacina?" Angel say: "...You were very­ candid­ with her." Hedgehog say: "Yeah. Sorry." Angel say: "It's not like you, Hedgehog." Angel say: "Openly talking to strangers about devilry..." Angel say: "You know better." Hedgehog say: "I said sorry!" Hedgehog say: "Chanterelle already knew anyway." Hedgehog say: "She would have told her." Angel say: "You don't know that." Hedgehog say: "Whatever." Angel say: "..." ⏭ angel choices 🚩 who sebacina repeat Angel say: "I don't think she likes you." Hedgehog say: "Hey. That's rude." Angel say: "I could­ be wrong." Hedgehog say: "Yeah." Angel say: "...I don't think I am, though." Hedgehog say: "Hmph." ⏭ angel choices 🚩 who chanterelle ☕ variables._ = variables.pennyKey ? 'who chanterelle 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.whochanterelle1 ? 'who chanterelle repeat' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.whochanterelle1 = true Angel say: "Well, it's just a guess..." Angel say: "But she knew we were coming." Angel say: "She might have left the tip." Hedgehog say: "Makes sense." Angel say: "Don't trust her, though." Hedgehog say: "Why not?" Angel say: "She doesn't seem­ trustworthy." Hedgehog say: "...Okay." ⏭ angel choices 🚩 who chanterelle 2 ☕ variables._ = variables.whochanterelle2 ? 'who chanterelle repeat' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.whochanterelle2 = true Angel say: "I­ do not­ want to talk about her." Hedgehog say: "Why not?" Angel say: "Seriously, Hedgehog?" Angel say: "I'm your handler." Angel say: "That means­ I­ handle­ you." Angel say: "And you­ handle­ everyone else." Hedgehog say: "Okay." Hedgehog say: "That's what I'm doing." Angel say: "You're not doing a very good job of it." Hedgehog say: "What?" Angel say: "If you were, Chanterelle wouldn't know who I am!" Hedgehog say: "You want me to handle Chanterelle?" Angel say: "Sigh." Angel say: "Just­ do your job, Hedgehog." Angel say: "And­ please­ let me do mine." Hedgehog say: "Okay, okay." ⏭ angel choices 🚩 who chanterelle repeat Angel say: "I don't like her." Hedgehog say: "Yeah, you mentioned that." Angel say: "Well, I still don't like her." Hedgehog say: "...Okay." ⏭ angel choices 🚩 who morel ☕ variables._ = variables.whomorel1 ? 'who morel 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.whomorel1 = true Angel say: "She's­ creepy." Hedgehog say: "Haha, yeah." Angel say: "Good to know she's real." Hedgehog say: "Yeah?" Angel say: "Hm.­ Maybe not." Angel say: "Good to confirm it either way, I suppose." Angel say: "The ambiguity was­ concerning me." Hedgehog say: "Ah. Makes sense." Angel say: "Now that you've met her, though..." Angel say: "I'm still a little concerned." Angel say: "Is she... you know­.­.­." Hedgehog say: "...Gay?" Angel say: "No." Hedgehog say: "No? I think she is." Angel say: "A devil, Hedgehog!" Hedgehog say: "Oh, right." Hedgehog say: "I don't know." Angel say: "Sigh." Angel say: "Figure it out." Hedgehog say: "Okay, okay." ⏭ angel choices 🚩 who morel 2 ☕ variables._ = variables.whomorel2 ? 'who morel repeat' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.whomorel2 = true Angel say: "What about her?" Hedgehog say: "She seemed to have a­ relationship­ with the victim." Angel say: "With the devil, yes." Hedgehog say: "I've been wondering." Hedgehog say: "...Are devils­ gay?" Angel say: "Wh-­what­ kind of a question is that?" Angel say: "They're not human, Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "So?" Angel say: "So-­­ so­ it doesn't matter!" Hedgehog say: "But we're dealing with a succubus." Hedgehog say: "Succubi­ fuck humans." Hedgehog say: "Humans­ have­ sexual preferences." Hedgehog say: "What about devils?" Angel say: "It's not sexual, Hedgehog." Angel say: "It's­ food." Hedgehog say: "Okay." ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "But, if you had sex with a devil, then-" Angel say: "I wouldn't." Hedgehog say: "Not you, just-­ you know." Hedgehog say: "If­ someone­ had sex with a devil." Hedgehog say: "A woman.­ And­ a succubus." Hedgehog say: "Then­ the woman would be human, right?" Angel say: "...You're saying Morel's not a devil." Angel say: "Because­­ she's a lesbian?" Hedgehog say: "It's just a theory." Angel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "Okay, okay. I'll drop it." ⏭ angel choices 🚩 who morel repeat Angel say: "The well girl?" Hedgehog say: "Yeah." Angel say: "She's­ creepy." Hedgehog say: "Haha, yeah." ⏭ angel choices 🚩 "What's going on here?" Hedgehog say: $_ Angel say: "What do you mean?" ☕ variables._ = variables.quickWhat ? '"What\'s going on here?" choices' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.quickWhat = true Hedgehog say: "Come on, you're my handler." Hedgehog say: "Aren't you supposed to brief me?" Angel say: "I did brief you." Angel say: "Unconfirmed tip, devil death, New Moon Cres.,­ yada yada." Angel say: "What more do you need?" 🚩 "What's going on here?" choices 🎮 game_choice "Who sent the tip?" | "Who was this devil?" | "What kind of devil is it?" | "Nevermind." -> angel choices ⏭ $_ 🚩 "Who sent the tip?" Hedgehog say: $_ Angel say: "It was anonymous." Angel say: "...Pretty sure I said that already." ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelleMet ? '"Who sent the tip?" answer' : '' ⏭ $_ ⏭ "What's going on here?" choices 🚩 "Who sent the tip?" answer Angel say: "Though your new friends might've had something to do with it." ⏭ "What's going on here?" choices 🚩 "Who was this devil?" Hedgehog say: $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.inspectedBody ? '"Who was this devil?" answer' : '' ⏭ $_ Angel say: "If they knew that, they'd have sent a hunter." Hedgehog say: "I am a hunter." Angel say: "You know what I mean." Angel say: "All we need is to confirm the death." Angel say: "Personal details are irrelevant for now." ⏭ "What's going on here?" choices 🚩 "Who was this devil?" answer Angel say: "This Penny-bun character?" Angel say: "You've got more info than I do." ☕ variables._ = variables.angelWho ? '"What\'s going on here?" choices' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.angelWho = true Hedgehog say: "Can't you run a search­ or something?" Angel say: "None of these people are legal residents, Hedgehog." Angel say: "They don't leave much in terms of records." Hedgehog say: "Come on Angel." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "I know you've got some dirt for me." Angel say: "Think what you want." Angel say: "I don't know what to tell you." Angel say: "I'm checking by decades, everything's coming up clean." ☕ autoclick() Angel say: "No rent, no bills, no census, no-" 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "No bills?" Hedgehog say: "They've got electricity though." Hedgehog say: "I'm not fumbling in total darkness." Angel say: "Maybe they've got a generator?" Hedgehog say: "Hmm." Angel say: "Point is, we don't know." Angel say: "Good job confirming the body-" Angel say: "-but now you're on your own." ⏭ "What's going on here?" choices 🚩 "What kind of devil is it?" Hedgehog say: $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.inspectedBody ? '"What kind of devil is it?" answer' : '' ⏭ $_ Angel say: "Unknown." Angel say: "Sooner you find out, the better." ☕ variables._ = variables.angelWhat ? '"What\'s going on here?" choices' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.angelWhat = true Hedgehog say: "Come on Angel, not even a guess?" Angel say: "Sigh." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "I'm thinking­­ grand treasurer." Angel say: "It's never a treasurer." Hedgehog say: "Then­ you guess." Angel say: "...I don't know." Angel say: "With our luck, it's probably another stray kobold." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "Better not be." Hedgehog say: "Kobold pay is barely worth the effort." Angel say: "For all we know, it's a crank call." Angel say: "Kobold pay's better than no pay." Hedgehog say: "Okay, okay." ⏭ "What's going on here?" choices 🚩 "What kind of devil is it?" answer Angel say: "Like I said before-" Angel say: "-markers were a partial match on succubus." ☕ variables._ = variables.angelWhat2 ? '"What\'s going on here?" choices' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.angelWhat2 = true Hedgehog say: "Why only partial?" Hedgehog say: "How many chicks running around with tails these days?" Angel say: "It's not that simple." Angel say: "Ontologically, I'm 97, 98%­ certain it's a succubus." Angel say: "But­­ that could mean a lot of things." Angel say: "...You're sure there weren't other physical markers?" Hedgehog say: "Should I go double check for hooves?" Angel say: "Sigh." Angel say: "No horns, no claws, no wings..." Angel say: "What about the tongue?" Hedgehog say: "Seemed normal when I had my finger in there." Angel say: "Ugh." Angel say: "It's too bad it's dead." Angel say: "Can't rely on the psychological ones..." Hedgehog say: "Psychological?" Hedgehog say: "I'm a hunter, not a shrink." Angel say: "Not like that." Angel say: "It's-­ you know, speech patterns, manipulation, etc?" Angel say: "...You should know this, Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "Nah.­ Isn't that your job?" Angel say: "...If it had put you under the influence, we'd be set." Angel say: "I mean-­ you'd probably be dead." Angel say: "But I'd be all set, at least." Hedgehog say: "What sort of influence are we talking?" Angel say: "...It's a succubus, Hedgehog." Angel say: "Use your imagination." Hedgehog say: "M­m." ⏭ "What's going on here?" choices 🚩 "What should I do next?" Hedgehog say: $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.deaths.sebacina && variables.deaths.chanterelle && variables.deaths.morel ? '"What should I do next?" 5' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.inspectedBody ? '"What should I do next?" 4' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.pennyKey ? '"What should I do next?" 3' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelleMet ? '"What should I do next?" 2' : '' ⏭ $_ Angel say: "Seriously?" Angel say: "Hedgehog, you just got here." Angel say: "Maybe do your job­ and actually look around?" Hedgehog say: "I did look around." Angel say: "Well, look around some more!" Hedgehog say: "Fine, fine." Angel say: "Let me know if you have a real question." ⏭ angel choices 🚩 "What should I do next?" 2 Angel say: "It's your job to work the field." Angel say: "Have you tried doing that?" Hedgehog say: "I've been working." Hedgehog say: "Just checking in, is all." Angel say: "I don't know." Angel say: "Look around some more?" Angel say: "Go question those strange women?" Angel say: "Surely they know something." Hedgehog say: "Fine, fine." Angel say: "Let me know if you have a real question." ⏭ angel choices 🚩 "What should I do next?" 3 Angel say: "You've got a key and a lead, Hedgehog." Angel say: "Try following them." Hedgehog say: "Right." Angel say: "This is all still very suspicious though." Angel say: "Stay on your toes." ⏭ angel choices 🚩 "What should I do next?" 4 Angel say: "I still think there's another devil to find." Hedgehog say: "Right." Angel say: "You just need to confirm it." Angel say: "Try to find some solid evidence." Angel say: "Ideally without getting killed." Hedgehog say: "That would be nice." ⏭ angel choices 🚩 "What should I do next?" 5 Angel say: "I'll be honest, Hedgehog." Angel say: "I'm­ running out of ideas." Hedgehog say: "Hmm." Angel say: "It's been a long night." Hedgehog say: "Yeah." Angel say: "I'm sure­ you'll think of something." ⏭ angel choices 🚩 chanterelle's garden early ☕ variables._ = variables.visitedGarden ? 'garden early 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.visitedGarden = true i open the door 🎵 door ☕ scene('garden', 'far') this is the room i came in through ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelleMet ? 'sebacina' : 'that thorny woman' where $_ found me earlier ⏭ garden early 🚩 garden early a dirty, dusty, mess of a parlour ☕ camera('window') little window­ facing the street there are a handful of plants scattered around some in big pots, some on the windowsill they're a bit­ overgrown the more i look ☕ camera('inside') the more i think they're the only thing being looked after the furniture is rotted through the wallpaper is peeling just­ a gross little garden ☕ variables._ = variables.sebacinaPermission ? 'chanterelle get key' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelleMet ? 'chanterelle busy' : '' ⏭ $_ Hedgehog say: "..." there's no one here ☕ scene('door') so i head back to the hallway 🎵 door ⏭ crawl 🚩 garden early 2 ☕ scene('garden', 'far') i poke my head into the ruined parlour with the garden again still no one here ⏭ crawl 🚩 meet chanterelle 🏷 chanterelle this door is labelled "stairwell" i turn the knob ☕ flash() 🎵 jiggle doorknob ⏳ 1000 doesn't open Hedgehog say: "Hmm." Hedgehog say: "Can't just ignore the second floor..." i kneel down to get a better look at the lock ☕ autoclick() it's old, but doesn't seem- ☕ variables.chanterelleMet = true ☕ voices['???'] = voices.Chanterelle ☕ flash() 🎶 ??? say: "Ex­cuse­ me." ☕ shake() Hedgehog say: "Ah!" i turn to look behind me see a pair­ of big boots 🙂 imgl|chanterelle a woman­ looming over my shoulder ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "Another one?" 🎶 none legible ??? say: "I don't recall offering a tour, handsome." ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "I'm-­ I wasn't-" ??? say: "I'm sure you weren't." she reaches past me ☕ shake() 🎵 jiggle doorknob jiggles the doorknob ☕ flash() 🎵 door it pops open ??? say: "Old bones. Just takes a bit of pressure." Hedgehog say: "Oh. Thanks." ??? say: "Did Sebacina let you in?" Hedgehog say: "That, uh, the thorny one?" she smiles 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-laugh ??? say: "The thorniest, but don't tell her that." she looks me up and down 🙂 imgl|chanterelle ??? say: "Or do, if you like, but only if I get to clean up the mess." ??? say: "Now, can you tell me what­ exactly­ you're doing here?" ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "Uh, I-" ☕ flash() ??? say: "No, don't bother." ??? say: "I know why you're here." Hedgehog say: "You do?" Angel say: "She does?" she looks around the empty hall leans in, raises her eyebrows whispers: ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-lean ??? say: "De­vil­ry." she spits on the floor Hedgehog say: "..." ☕ shake() 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-laugh ??? say: "HA!" the explosive laugh catches me off guard ??? say: "Oh, you're bad at this!" Hedgehog say: "Hey." ??? say: "Couldn't even muster a denial." 🙂 imgl|chanterelle ??? say: "Go on then, what do they call you?" Hedgehog say: "...Hedgehog." ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-laugh ??? say: "Funny!" ??? say: "That's a funny one." 🙂 imgl|chanterelle ??? say: "I'm Chanterelle." Chanterelle say: "What about your other?" Hedgehog say: "My other what?" 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-laugh she laughs again, taps her ear Chanterelle say: "Ha­ha,­ don't play dumb now." 🙂 imgl|chanterelle Chanterelle say: "Whose little whispers do you have in there?" Hedgehog say: "You know about Angel?" ☕ flash() Angel say: "Wh-­ Don't tell her!" Hedgehog say: "Uh. Too late?" Chanterelle say: "Go on, don't mind me." Angel say: "I don't like this." Angel say: "Don't let your guard down, Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "Okay, okay." the woman smirks Chanterelle say: "Angel­ is a beautiful name." Hedgehog say: "How did you know about her?" 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Ha­ha.­ A secret, is she?" ☕ flash() Hedgehog say: "Oh, wait.­ I get it." 🙂 imgl|chanterelle Chanterelle say: "You do?" Angel say: "You do?" Hedgehog say: "It's obvious." ☕ flash() Angel say: "It is?" ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "It is?" 🎮 game_choice "You're the devil!" | "You're a hunter too!" | "You've tapped the feed!" ⏭ $_ 🚩 "You're the devil!" Hedgehog say: $_ ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Pffffft-HA­­HA­HAHAHA!" Angel say: "Hedgehog, we're looking for a body, not a live one..." ⏭ meet chanterelle 2 🚩 "You're a hunter too!" Hedgehog say: $_ ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Pffffft-HA­­HA­HAHAHA!" Angel say: "Hedgehog, I would have noticed if we were double-booked..." ⏭ meet chanterelle 2 🚩 "You've tapped the feed!" Hedgehog say: $_ ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Pffffft-HA­­HA­HAHAHA!" Angel say: "Hedgehog, she wouldn't need to ask our names then..." ⏭ meet chanterelle 2 🚩 meet chanterelle 2 Hedgehog say: "Oh.­ Right." Chanterelle say: "This is fantastic!" 🙂 imgl|chanterelle Chanterelle say: "I really needed a laugh tonight." Chanterelle say: "It's been very troubling, you see." 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-lean Chanterelle say: "What with Penny-bun's murder and all." 🎶 ☕ flash() Hedgehog say: "Murder?" 🙂 imgl|chanterelle Chanterelle say: "Ha... Sebacina didn't tell you?" Chanterelle say: "I suppose you won't have seen the body yet." Chanterelle say: "And that Morel's still wallowing in her well..." Angel say: "'Morel'? How many of them are there?" Chanterelle say: "Do you know anything at all?" ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "I know­ that-" ☕ flash() Angel say: "Don't answer that." Hedgehog say: "-that­ I'm not going to answer that." Chanterelle say: "Sigh." Chanterelle say: "How about this:" Chanterelle say: "You officially have my permission to look around." Chanterelle say: "Tell that to Sebacina." Chanterelle say: "I'll go inform Morel we have guests." Chanterelle say: "And then we will discuss the­ devil problem." Chanterelle say: "Objections?" Hedgehog say: "Angel?" Angel say: "This is suspicious, but clearly she knows something." Angel say: "I think you have to play along for now." Chanterelle say: "Well?" Hedgehog say: "No, no objections." Chanterelle say: "Fantastic." ☕ angel(false) she reaches out a hand, waits for a shake 🎮 game_choice shake | don't -> don't shake ⏭ $_ 🚩 shake 🎶 none legible i return the gesture ☕ flash() her grip is warm, firm ⏭ post shake 🚩 don't shake i look at her outstretched hand back up at her eyes 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Ha!­ I don't bite." she lower her hand, winks 🙂 imgl|chanterelle Chanterelle say: "But I respect the instinct." ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "You never know who does, right?" 🎶 none legible ⏭ post shake 🚩 post shake 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-lean Chanterelle say: "I hope you don't let me down, Hedgehog." 🙂 imgl| with that, she leaves ☕ crawlflip() ⏭ crawl 🚩 chanterelle at well ☕ variables.chanterelleMetAtWell = true before i even touch the handle the door swings open 🙂 imgl|chanterelle Chanterelle say: "Ah, the handsome hunter." chanterelle stands on the other side Chanterelle say: "I didn't expect to see you again so soon." Hedgehog say: "Huh?" 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Sebacina usually takes some­ convincing." 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-lean her eyes narrow Chanterelle say: "...You did tell Sebacina about your hunt, yes?" Hedgehog say: "No, not yet." 🙂 imgl|chanterelle Chanterelle say: "Oh­ dear." she leans against the frame Chanterelle say: "You should learn to follow instructions." ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "I agree." Chanterelle say: "I've just now informed Morel of the situation." Chanterelle say: "She's deciding to stay in the well." Hedgehog say: "In the well?" Chanterelle say: "Yes. For now." ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "What does-" Chanterelle say: "Shush." 🎵 door she closes the door behind her Chanterelle say: "You'd best be moving." Chanterelle say: "She can be­ unpredictable." Chanterelle say: "Now, if you'll excuse me?" 🎵 ruffle she sidles past me and walks down the hall looks back 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-sweat catches me staring doesn't say anything 🙂 imgl| keeps walking Angel say: "Hedgehog?" 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "What?" Angel say: "Did she lock that door?" Hedgehog say: "Uh. I don't know." Angel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "I'll check it out." ☕ angel(false) ⏭ crawl 🚩 chanterelle busy ☕ variables._ = !variables.visitedGarden ? 'chanterelle\'s garden early' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ scene('garden', 'far') 🙂 imgl|chanterelle chanterelle is standing here, looking out the window 🎮 game_choice talk to her -> chanterelle busy talk | leave -> leave garden ⏭ $_ 🚩 chanterelle busy talk ☕ camera('window') Chanterelle say: "Hedgehog." Chanterelle say: "Have you spoken with Sebacina?" Hedgehog say: "No, not yet." ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelleBusy ? 'chanterelle busy 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.chanterelleBusy = true Hedgehog say: "I wanted to ask you some questions." Chanterelle say: "I'm sure you do." she clicks her tongue Chanterelle say: "All the more reason for you to do what I've asked." Hedgehog say: "Uh..." Chanterelle say: "Go talk to Sebacina." Hedgehog say: "Why do you need me to do that?" Hedgehog say: "Can't you talk to her?" Hedgehog say: "I could inspect the body while you do." 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-lean Chanterelle say: "I mentioned it was a murder, didn't I?" Chanterelle say: "You're eager to get your hands on my body. I appreciate that." 🙂 imgl|chanterelle Chanterelle say: "But I'm feeling a little­ unsafe­ at the moment." Chanterelle say: "Forgive me for taking advantage of the big­ brave­ hunter­ at my disposal." Hedgehog say: "...It's fine, it's fine." ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "It's not fine." Angel say: "She's using you, Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "People use me all the time." Chanterelle say: "What?" Hedgehog say: "Uh, nevermind." ☕ angel(false) Hedgehog say: "I'll­ go find your friend." ⏭ leave garden 🚩 chanterelle busy 2 Chanterelle say: "Then you better get to it." Chanterelle say: "She's around... somewhere." Chanterelle say: "Never goes far." Hedgehog say: "Alright, alright." ⏭ leave garden 🚩 chanterelle get key ☕ variables._ = !variables.visitedGarden ? 'chanterelle\'s garden early' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ scene('garden', 'far') 🙂 imgl|chanterelle chanterelle is standing here, looking out the window she turns to face me Chanterelle say: "Just who I wanted to see." Hedgehog say: "Oh?" ☕ camera('window') Chanterelle say: "I need to discuss something with you." Hedgehog say: "I'm all ears." 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Yes, you are." Chanterelle say: "I should have said it earlier, but I'll say it now:" ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|chanterelle Chanterelle say: "It's rude to eavesdrop on other people's conversations." Chanterelle say: "And I'm going to have to ask you to stop." Hedgehog say: "Huh?" Chanterelle say: "Shush,­ I'm talking to-­­ Angel, was it?" ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "Huh?" Chanterelle say: "It's a straightforward request." Chanterelle say: "Simply put your­ voyeuristic urges­ on hold while I talk to your gentleman partner." Angel say: "'Gentleman partner'?" Hedgehog say: "Uh..." ☕ flash() Angel say: "Is she serious?" Chanterelle say: "Do we have an agreement?" Angel say: "Absolutely not." Angel say: "I'm just doing my job." Angel say: "If something were to happen to you offline..." Angel say: "No. You're staying connected." Chanterelle say: "..." ☕ flash() Angel say: "Tell her, Hedgehog!" Hedgehog say: "Oh." Hedgehog say: "Angel says,­ uh,­­ no." Chanterelle say: "Shame." Chanterelle say: "Then unfortunately­ I'm going to have to ask you to leave." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-sweat Hedgehog say: "What? I haven't even seen the body!" Hedgehog say: "Didn't you want my help?" Chanterelle say: "I want your help because I feel unsafe." Chanterelle say: "I can't feel safe with someone spying on me." Angel say: "This is ridiculous." Angel say: "I'm spying on you, not some creepy squatter." ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "I­ don't think-" ☕ flash() Angel say: "You ­don't have a choice, Hedgehog." Angel say: "Just-­­ just keep the feed running." Angel say: "And tell her you turned it off." Hedgehog say: "Are you sure?" Hedgehog say: "What if she notices?" chanterelle raises an eyebrow but doesn't say anything Angel say: "How would she notice?" Angel say: "What's she going to do, grab your ear and listen in?" 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "..." ☕ flash() Hedgehog say: "Chanterelle, what if you just listen in?" Angel say: "Hedgehog!" Hedgehog say: "If you could hear Angel too, it wouldn't be spying." 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-lean she cocks her head, thinking Angel say: "I was joking!" Chanterelle say: "Not what I had in mind, but..." Chanterelle say: "I could be amenable to that." Angel say: "I'm not agreeing to this." 🙂 imgl|chanterelle Chanterelle say: "Should I­ get headphones, or...?" 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "That's, uh,­ not really how it works." Angel say: "Idiot..." Hedgehog say: "The receiver­ is my ear." ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "You can just-" 🚩 🏷 ear 🎶 ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "I see." she puts her arms on my shoulders pulls me in close ☕ post('imgc', 'floater', { type: 'show', message: { f: 'img', x: 'calc(100% - 345px)', y: 'calc(100% - 328px)', w: '288px', h: '288px' } }) 🙂 imgl| 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-lean leans her head­ right next to mine whispers ☕ voices.Chanterelle.volumeBase *= 1.5; ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "Like this?" ☕ shake() a shiver runs down my neck Hedgehog say: "W-­wrong ear." Chanterelle say: "Ha­ha.­ Silly me." ☕ post('imgc', 'floater', { type: 'show', message: { x: 'calc(100% - 480px)' } }) she slowly­ pulls back pauses when our eyes meet ☕ shake() she's smiling ☕ post('imgc', 'floater', { type: 'show', message: { x: 'calc(100% - 345px)' } }) leans in again­ on the other side our ears an inch apart­ at most ☕ shake() ☕ autoclick() her fingers squeeze- ☕ voices.Chanterelle.volumeBase /= 1.5; 🎶 none legible ☕ flash() 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Angel say: "You can't seriously be letting her listen." Chanterelle say: "Oh, what a lovely voice." Angel say: "Ug­h­h­h." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "And what a lovely noise." Hedgehog say: "So, uh." Hedgehog say: "Problem solved?" 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-lean Chanterelle say: "M­m." Chanterelle say: "Works for me." Chanterelle say: "How is it for you, An­gel?" Angel say: "A violation of privacy, multiple operating protocols, and common sense." ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "She's cute." Chanterelle say: "Can't believe you've been hogging her all night." Angel say: "Nobody is hogging me." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "I believe you." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "...Ha." ☕ flash() Angel say: "Shut up Hedgehog." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Angel say: "Stop fooling around." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-lean Angel say: "We did what you asked, now it's your turn." Chanterelle say: "M­m." Chanterelle say: "You want to see my body, right?" ☕ shake() Hedgehog say: "Yes." Angel say: "The devil's body." Chanterelle say: "Of course." ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "My devil­ish­ corpse." Angel say: "'Ish'?" Hedgehog say: "Well, we do have to confirm it." Chanterelle say: "M­m." Chanterelle say: "You're the professionals." Angel say: "At least one of us is." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Ha­­ha­ha." Chanterelle say: "I like her, Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "I, uh, like her too." Angel say: "Enough." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-lean chanterelle sighs ☕ shake() her breath brushes my neck Chanterelle say: "Penny-bun's room is upstairs." Chanterelle say: "Last door on the right." Chanterelle say: "The body is inside." she takes one arm off my shoulder Chanterelle say: "It's locked. You can use her key." reaches behind her back 🎵 key jingle pulls out a small ring­ with a couple keys ☕ shake() 🎵 ruffle sticks it in my pocket ☕ variables.pennyKey = true Chanterelle say: "Start hunting­ whenever you'd like." she doesn't withdraw her hand Angel say: "Alright Hedgehog, let's get to it." ☕ flash() Hedgehog say: "W-­wait." Angel say: "Wait for what?" ☕ flash() 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Ha­ha." ☕ shake() her laugh­ tickles­ this close 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-lean Hedgehog say: "We, uh,­ should­ ask Chanterelle some questions." Hedgehog say: "Now that she's cooperating, I mean." Angel say: "Right now?" Angel say: "The body is still our top priority." Chanterelle say: "Where does that leave me?" her hand is warm on my thigh ☕ autoclick() Chanterelle say: "I hate­ being the b-" Angel say: "Just make it quick, Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "Right.­ Quick." Chanterelle say: "Hmph." ⏭ chanterelle talk choices 🚩 chanterelle choices ☕ scene('garden', 'far') i return to the makeshift garden 🙂 imgl|chanterelle chanterelle is standing here, looking out the window 🎮 game_choice talk to her -> chanterelle talk | leave -> leave garden ⏭ $_ 🚩 chanterelle talk ☕ camera('window') ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "Chanterelle, can we-" Chanterelle say: "Shush." she taps her ear ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelleLunge ? 'chanterelle choices quick' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.chanterelleLunge = true insistently Hedgehog say: "Ah. Right." i stand still lean my head slightly ☕ shake() ☕ post('imgc', 'floater', { type: 'show', message: { f: 'img', x: 'calc(100% - 345px)', y: 'calc(100% - 328px)', w: '288px', h: '288px' } }) 🙂 imgl| 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-lean 🚩 🏷 ear she lunges forward 🎵 ruffle leaning into me­ hard ☕ shake() i stumble back a step grab her shoulders to steady myself ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "Hedgehog!" she giggles right in my ear 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Who said you could touch?" ☕ autoclick() 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "Sorry,­ uh-" ☕ flash() ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "What­ the­ Hell­ are you two doing!?" 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "M-­minced words." Angel say: "Oh­ shut­ up." Chanterelle say: "Angel, honey, don't worry." Chanterelle say: "It was just a little tumble." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-lean ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "But­ you better keep this one on a leash!" Angel say: "If only I could..." Hedgehog say: "..." Chanterelle say: "Now, Hedgehog..." ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "You wanted me?" ⏭ chanterelle talk choices 🚩 chanterelle choices quick 🏷 ear i lean my head ☕ post('imgc', 'floater', { type: 'show', message: { f: 'img', x: 'calc(100% - 345px)', y: 'calc(100% - 328px)', w: '288px', h: '288px' } }) 🙂 imgl| 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-lean 🚩 🏷 ear and she leans in Chanterelle say: "That's better." ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "Ugh." ⏭ chanterelle talk choices 🚩 chanterelle talk choices 🏷 ear ☕ variables._ = variables.inspectedBody && !variables.chanterelleBody ? 'chanterelle post body' : '' ⏭ $_ 🎮 game_choice ask about the house -> chanterelle house | ask about the others -> chanterelle others | ask about devilry -> chanterelle devilry | leave -> leave garden after talking ⏭ $_ 🚩 chanterelle house 🏷 ear ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelle_house ? 'chanterelle house choices' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.chanterelle_house = true Hedgehog say: "So, you live here?" Chanterelle say: "I do." Hedgehog say: "Weird place to live." Chanterelle say: "That's rude." Chanterelle say: "Angel, is your partner usually this rude?" Angel say: "Hmm." Angel say: "I'd say­ he's being less rude­ than usual." Hedgehog say: "Hey." Hedgehog say: "It is a weird place to live." Hedgehog say: "I'm just saying." Angel say: "But maybe you shouldn't." Hedgehog say: "Hmph." 🚩 chanterelle house choices 🏷 ear ☕ variables._ = choices({\ "ask about the bar": "chanterelle bar",\ "ask about the well": "chanterelle well",\ "ask about the boudoir": variables.inspectedBody ? "chanterelle boudoir" : false,\ "ask about the garden": "chanterelle garden",\ "nevermind": "chanterelle talk choices",\ }) 🎮 game_choice $_ ⏭ $_ 🚩 chanterelle bar 🏷 ear ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelle_bar ? 'chanterelle bar 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.chanterelle_bar = true Hedgehog say: "Noticed this place has a bar." Hedgehog say: "Seems nice." Chanterelle say: "I suppose." Chanterelle say: "It's more Sebacina's thing." Hedgehog say: "She a heavy drinker?" ☕ flash() 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Ha!" Chanterelle say: "That's one way to put it." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-lean Chanterelle say: "Are you a drinker, Hedgehog?" Hedgehog say: "Not really." Angel say: "Yes you are." Hedgehog say: "No­ I'm not." Angel say: "You drink plenty." Chanterelle say: "Touchy subject?" Hedgehog say: "Drinking­ and being a drinker­ are different." Chanterelle say: "I think you'd get along with Sebacina." Angel say: "Sigh." ⏭ chanterelle house choices 🚩 chanterelle bar 2 🏷 ear Hedgehog say: "About the bar..." Chanterelle say: "Are you asking me out for drinks?" Angel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "Uh, not right now." Chanterelle say: "Pi­ty." ⏭ chanterelle house choices 🚩 chanterelle well 🏷 ear ☕ variables._ = variables.morelMet ? 'chanterelle well morel' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.inspectedWell ? 'chanterelle well inspected' : '' ⏭ $_ Hedgehog say: "You mentioned a well earlier?" Chanterelle say: "Did I?" Hedgehog say: "Said­ 'Morel'­ was 'wallowing' in it." Chanterelle say: "Ah, yes." Chanterelle say: "She probably still is." Chanterelle say: "She tends to do that." Angel say: "Where is this well?" Chanterelle say: "Morel's room, obviously." Angel say: "...Obviously." ⏭ chanterelle house choices 🚩 chanterelle well inspected 🏷 ear ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelle_well ? 'chanterelle well 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.chanterelle_well = true Hedgehog say: "I saw the well." Chanterelle say: "You've been exploring." Hedgehog say: "Why is there a well?" Chanterelle say: "It's where Morel lives." Angel say: "What does that mean?" Angel say: "People don't live in wells." Angel say: "And who is Morel?" Angel say: "And­ houses in this area don't even use wells!" Chanterelle say: "Ours does." Angel say: "Well, it shouldn't!" 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Ha­ha." Angel say: "Ugh!" Hedgehog say: "Calm down, Angel." Angel say: "Shut up, Hedgehog." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-lean ⏭ chanterelle house choices 🚩 chanterelle well morel 🏷 ear ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelle_well ? 'chanterelle well 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.chanterelle_well = true Hedgehog say: "I saw the well." Chanterelle say: "You've been exploring." Hedgehog say: "Why is there a well?" Chanterelle say: "It's where Morel lives." Angel say: "What does that mean?" Angel say: "People don't live in wells." Angel say: "And houses in this area don't even use wells!" Chanterelle say: "Ours does." Angel say: "Well, it shouldn't!" Chanterelle say: "Ha­ha." Angel say: "Ugh!" Hedgehog say: "Calm down, Angel." Angel say: "Shut up, Hedgehog." ⏭ chanterelle house choices 🚩 chanterelle well 2 🏷 ear Hedgehog say: "About the well..." Chanterelle say: "You should ask Morel." Chanterelle say: "It's hers, after all." Hedgehog say: "Hmm." ⏭ chanterelle house choices 🚩 chanterelle boudoir 🏷 ear ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelle_boudoir ? 'chanterelle boudoir 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.chanterelle_boudoir = true Hedgehog say: "I checked out Penny-bun's room." Chanterelle say: "You mean her body?" Hedgehog say: "I checked out the room too." Chanterelle say: "...Okay." Hedgehog say: "Surprisingly clean." Chanterelle say: "What do you mean?" Hedgehog say: "Not much blood." Hedgehog say: "Not even particularly dirty." Hedgehog say: "Compared to other rooms here, I mean." Chanterelle say: "Is that meant to be a compliment?" Hedgehog say: "Just seems­ suspicious." Hedgehog say: "Given that it's a murder scene." Hedgehog say: "Can't wrap­ my head around it." Chanterelle say: "..." Chanterelle say: "I'd prefer if you didn't joke­ about my friend's severed head." Hedgehog say: "Oh,­ uh." Hedgehog say: "Sorry." ⏭ chanterelle house choices 🚩 chanterelle boudoir 2 🏷 ear Hedgehog say: "About the boudoir..." Chanterelle say: "On any other night-" Chanterelle say: "-I'd love to know where that sentence was going." Hedgehog say: "Uh..." Chanterelle say: "But it would be a tad­ disrespectful." Chanterelle say: "To Penny-bun." Hedgehog say: "Okay, okay." ⏭ chanterelle house choices 🚩 chanterelle garden 🏷 ear ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelle_garden ? 'chanterelle garden 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.chanterelle_garden = true Hedgehog say: "Noticed you girls have a garden going." Chanterelle say: "Oh, you noticed?" Hedgehog say: "What are you growing?" 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Plants!" Hedgehog say: "Right." ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "I mean-" ☕ flash() 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-lean Chanterelle say: "I know what you mean. I'm not an idiot." Angel say: "Of course." Chanterelle say: "It's nothing special." Chanterelle say: "Succulents, flowers, some herbs..." Chanterelle say: "Had a monstera, but it died." Hedgehog say: "You grow your own food?" Chanterelle say: "Just passes the time." Chanterelle say: "It gets boring here." ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "Boring­ and lonely." ⏭ chanterelle house choices 🚩 chanterelle garden 2 🏷 ear ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelle_garden == 2 ? 'chanterelle garden 3' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.chanterelle_garden = 2 Hedgehog say: "About the garden..." Chanterelle say: "Do you like it?" Hedgehog say: "Oh, uh." Hedgehog say: "I don't­ really know much about plants." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "It's that bad, huh?" 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "Sorry." Hedgehog say: "I'm no gardener." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-lean Chanterelle say: "It's fine." Chanterelle say: "Not many people in the city are." Angel say: "...I have a lemon tree." ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "Oh­ my." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "Why?" Angel say: "I­ like lemons?" Hedgehog say: "Oh. Makes sense." ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "Lemons­ are very wasteful." Angel say: "What?" Angel say: "They're­ just lemons." ☕ shake() 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "This is the wrong climate entirely!" Angel say: "It's indoors, obviously." ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "Exactly!" Chanterelle say: "Trees should be outside!" Angel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "Aren't all your plants indoors?" 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-lean Chanterelle say: "My plants aren't trees, Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "Hey, I said I don't know plants." Angel say: "You know what a tree is, Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "Roughly, yeah." Chanterelle say: "Roughly..." Hedgehog say: "I get by." Angel say: "Roughly..." ⏭ chanterelle house choices 🚩 chanterelle garden 3 🏷 ear Hedgehog say: "About the garden..." Chanterelle say: "Come on, Hedgehog..." Chanterelle say: "You've got me all alone­ and you want to talk about­ my plants?" Angel say: "You're not­ all alone." Chanterelle say: "...Of course, An­gel." Hedgehog say: "..." ⏭ chanterelle house choices 🚩 chanterelle others 🏷 ear ☕ variables._ = !variables.inspectedBody ? 'chanterelle others reject' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelle_others ? 'chanterelle others choices' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.chanterelle_others = true Hedgehog say: "What do you know about the others?" Hedgehog say: "It might help us protect you." Chanterelle say: "...I suppose." 🚩 chanterelle others choices 🏷 ear 🎮 game_choice ask about penny-bun -> chanterelle penny-bun | ask about sebacina -> chanterelle sebacina | ask about morel -> chanterelle morel | nevermind -> chanterelle talk choices ⏭ $_ 🚩 chanterelle others reject 🏷 ear Hedgehog say: "What do you think of the others?" Chanterelle say: "The others?" she tilts her head her cheek presses mine Chanterelle say: "I'd prefer not to impose my opinions on you." Chanterelle say: "Why not talk to them yourself?" ⏭ chanterelle talk choices 🚩 chanterelle penny-bun 🏷 ear ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelle_pennybun ? 'chanterelle penny-bun 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.chanterelle_pennybun = true Hedgehog say: "What do you know about Penny-bun?" Chanterelle say: "What­ don't­ I know..." Angel say: "Penny-bun was a devil." Chanterelle say: "I'm well aware." Angel say: "Any specific knowledge of her devilry could be useful." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Ha­ha­ha..." Chanterelle say: "Is it devilry­ to take others into your arms?" Chanterelle say: "Is it devilry­ to care for them?" 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-lean Chanterelle say: "Is it devilry­ to love­ deeply?" Angel say: "It could be." Angel say: "She was a succubus, after all." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Ha­ha." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-lean Chanterelle say: "There was more to Penny-bun than devilry." Hedgehog say: "Yeah? Like what?" Chanterelle say: "She had a certain­ charisma." Chanterelle say: "People listened to her." Chanterelle say: "She really did want to help everyone." ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "To mother them." Hedgehog say: "Mother?" Chanterelle say: "She enjoyed being in control." Chanterelle say: "It could be­ oppressing." Hedgehog say: "Hmm." Angel say: "What did she eat?" ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "Men, mostly." Hedgehog say: "Huh." Angel say: "Can you be more specific?" Chanterelle say: "No, I can't." Hedgehog say: "Does it matter?" Angel say: "Yes, Hedgehog." Angel say: "This is important." Angel say: "Her specific diet could narrow the possibilities." Chanterelle say: "She took her guests in private." Chanterelle say: "In the very same room where she died." Chanterelle say: "I didn't pry." Angel say: "You must know something." Chanterelle say: "Some people­ respect­ privacy, An­gel." Angel say: "Ugh." Hedgehog say: "Hmm." ⏭ chanterelle others choices 🚩 chanterelle penny-bun 2 🏷 ear Hedgehog say: "Why would someone want to kill Penny-bun?" Chanterelle say: "If only I knew..." Hedgehog say: "Any theories?" Chanterelle say: "Maybe..." Chanterelle say: "She was just­ too good for this world." Angel say: "Any­ real­ theories?" Chanterelle say: "Sigh." Chanterelle say: "You're the hunter, Hedgehog." Chanterelle say: "I trust you to figure it out." Hedgehog say: "Alright, alright." ⏭ chanterelle others choices 🚩 chanterelle sebacina 🏷 ear ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelle_sebacina ? 'chanterelle sebacina 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.chanterelle_sebacina = true Hedgehog say: "What do you know about Sebacina?" Hedgehog say: "Could she be the murderer?" Chanterelle say: "I'd hate to think it was her." Chanterelle say: "But­ it's possible." Chanterelle say: "She can be­ violent." Hedgehog say: "Violent?" Chanterelle say: "She's not a bad girl, but... very impulsive." Hedgehog say: "And you think she wanted to kill Penny-bun?" Chanterelle say: "'Wanted'­ is a strong word." Chanterelle say: "But if they had a disagreement, in the heat of the moment..." Chanterelle say: "Well, I wouldn't put it past her." ⏭ chanterelle others choices 🚩 chanterelle sebacina 2 🏷 ear Hedgehog say: "What else do you know about Sebacina?" Angel say: "Do you think she's a devil too?" Chanterelle say: "Do you ever­ really­ know your friends?" Hedgehog say: "What does that mean?" 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Ha­ha." Angel say: "It means she doesn't know, Hedgehog." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-lean ⏭ chanterelle others choices 🚩 chanterelle morel 🏷 ear ☕ variables._ = variables.morelMet ? 'chanterelle morel met' : '' ⏭ $_ Hedgehog say: "Who's Morel?" ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelle_morelquick ? 'chanterelle morel quick' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.chanterelle_morelquick = true Hedgehog say: "Heard that name a few times tonight." Chanterelle say: "Oh, you still haven't met?" Chanterelle say: "Maybe­ you're not­ as curious as I thought." Hedgehog say: "It's a big house." Chanterelle say: "...Not big enough." 🚩 chanterelle morel quick 🏷 ear Chanterelle say: "Her room is just around the corner." Chanterelle say: "Nothing like a first impression­ to get to know someone." ⏭ chanterelle others choices 🚩 chanterelle morel met 🏷 ear ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelle_morel ? 'chanterelle morel 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.chanterelle_morel = true Hedgehog say: "What do you know about Morel?" Hedgehog say: "Could she have killed Penny-bun?" Chanterelle say: "Absolutely." Angel say: "Really?" Angel say: "You're­ that sure she did it?" Chanterelle say: "Oh, not at all." Chanterelle say: "But could­ she?­ Absolutely." Hedgehog say: "Hmm." Chanterelle say: "Morel could­ kill­ anyone." Chanterelle say: "But she's been good lately." Hedgehog say: "Lately?" Chanterelle say: "Well, she used to have­ a bit of a temper." Chanterelle say: "Preferred to live alone for quite some time." Chanterelle say: "Still does, in a way." Hedgehog say: "Yeah, she seems like the type." Chanterelle say: "What type is that?" Hedgehog say: "Loner. Misanthrope. You know." Angel say: "Takes one to know one." Chanterelle say: "M­m." Hedgehog say: "But something changed?" Hedgehog say: "What's different now?" Chanterelle say: "Things change­ all the time." Chanterelle say: "Especially since Penny-bun and Sebacina showed up..." ☕ flash() Angel say: "Wait." Angel say: "You didn't all live together originally?" Chanterelle say: "Ha­ha! Of course not!" ☕ flash() Angel say: "But those two did?" Chanterelle say: "I have no idea." Chanterelle say: "They showed up around the same time." Chanterelle say: "Got along quickly." Chanterelle say: "But­ Penny-bun got along with everyone." Angel say: "Hmm." Chanterelle say: "People come and go." Chanterelle say: "Sometimes­ they stay." Chanterelle say: "Who knows..." she lowers her voice Chanterelle say: "Maybe Hedgehog will too." Angel say: "Not likely." Chanterelle say: "You too, Angel." Chanterelle say: "We could­ have a little sleepover." Angel say: "Ugh­h­h." Hedgehog say: "I'm, uh,­ not staying." ⏭ chanterelle others choices 🚩 chanterelle morel 2 🏷 ear Hedgehog say: "What else do you know about Morel?" Angel say: "Do you think she could be a devil?" Chanterelle say: "She spends most of her time in wet, smelly­ hole." Hedgehog say: "Does that mean she's a devil?" Chanterelle say: "It means­ I don't spend much time with her." Chanterelle say: "But... there's very little that would surprise me." Hedgehog say: "Hmm." ⏭ chanterelle others choices 🚩 chanterelle devilry 🏷 ear ☕ variables._ = !variables.inspectedBody ? 'chanterelle devilry reject' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelle_devilry ? 'chanterelle devilry choices' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.chanterelle_devilry = true Hedgehog say: "We need to talk about the devil." Chanterelle say: "Yes... I suppose we do." Chanterelle say: "What did you want to know?" 🚩 chanterelle devilry choices 🏷 ear ☕ variables._ = choices({\ "ask about the hunt": "chanterelle hunt",\ "ask about the body": "chanterelle body",\ "ask about magic": variables.sebacina_pennybun2 == 2 ? "chanterelle magic" : false,\ "inspect her": variables.canInspect ? "chanterelle inspection" : false,\ "nevermind": "chanterelle talk choices",\ }) 🎮 game_choice $_ ⏭ $_ 🚩 chanterelle devilry reject 🏷 ear Hedgehog say: "We need to talk about the devil." Chanterelle say: "We can talk­ after you've seen the body." Chanterelle say: "Penny-bun's room is upstairs." Chanterelle say: "Last door on the right." ⏭ chanterelle talk choices 🚩 chanterelle hunt 🏷 ear ☕ variables._ = variables.visitedKnob && !variables.chanterelleKnob ? 'chanterelle knob' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.inspectedBody && !variables.chanterelleMint ? 'chanterelle mint' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelle_hunt ? 'chanterelle hunt 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.chanterelle_hunt = true Hedgehog say: "Technically, we've finished our hunt." Hedgehog say: "We confirmed the body of the devil that was reported." Chanterelle say: "Oh? Good for you." Chanterelle say: "But you're not leaving already, are you?" Angel say: "Not while there's a second devil on the loose." Hedgehog say: "..." Chanterelle say: "Hedgehog?" Hedgehog say: "Yeah. What she said." Chanterelle say: "I'll admit..." Chanterelle say: "I'm­ skeptical­ about this idea of two devils." Angel say: "You think a human killed Penny-bun?" Chanterelle say: "I didn't say that." Chanterelle say: "I just..." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Have a hard time believing­ I've been living with two devils." Hedgehog say: "It must come as a shock." Angel say: "Most people would find a single devil shocking..." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-lean Chanterelle say: "What are you going to do?" Chanterelle say: "When you find this devil, I mean." Chanterelle say: "Will you...?" ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "We'll just-" Angel say: "You don't need to know that." Hedgehog say: "Oh. Right." Chanterelle say: "Hmph." Chanterelle say: "A little trust goes a long way, Hedgehog." Angel say: "Trust me, we've given you far more than you deserve." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Ha­ha!" 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-lean Chanterelle say: "I'll take your word for it." ⏭ chanterelle devilry choices 🚩 chanterelle hunt 2 🏷 ear Hedgehog say: "Have you seen any devils?" Chanterelle say: "Other than Penny-bun?" Hedgehog say: "Yeah." Angel say: "Obviously­ other than her." Chanterelle say: "All I've seen recently­ is you, Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "I'm not a devil, though." Chanterelle say: "Are you sure?" ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "You're almost as pretty as Penny-bun." Hedgehog say: "Uh..." Angel say: "Ugh­h­h." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Ha­ha." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-lean ⏭ chanterelle devilry choices 🚩 chanterelle mint 🏷 ear ☕ variables.chanterelleMint = true Hedgehog say: "What do you know about mint?" Chanterelle say: "Never touched the stuff." Hedgehog say: "Never?" ☕ flash() 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Never." Chanterelle say: "Too hard to grow." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-lean Chanterelle say: "I'll stick with basil and thyme." Hedgehog say: "Hmm." ⏭ chanterelle devilry choices 🚩 chanterelle knob 🏷 ear ☕ variables.chanterelleKnob = true Hedgehog say: "I noticed a door without a knob upstairs." Hedgehog say: "What's behind it?" Chanterelle say: "Couldn't tell you." Hedgehog say: "Why not?" Chanterelle say: "Never opened it." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "It doesn't have a knob!" Hedgehog say: "..." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-lean ⏭ chanterelle devilry choices 🚩 chanterelle body 🏷 ear ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelle_body == 3 ? 'chanterelle body 4' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelle_body == 2 ? 'chanterelle body 3' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelle_body ? 'chanterelle body 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.chanterelle_body = true Hedgehog say: "About the body..." Chanterelle say: "Do we have to talk about it?" Chanterelle say: "It's so terrible..." Hedgehog say: "Sorry, but I need to know more." Chanterelle say: "..." ⏭ chanterelle devilry choices 🚩 chanterelle body 2 🏷 ear ☕ variables.chanterelle_body = 2 Hedgehog say: "About the body..." Hedgehog say: "Were you the one who discovered it?" Chanterelle say: "No, Sebacina did." Hedgehog say: "When was that?" Chanterelle say: "I don't know... A few hours ago?" Chanterelle say: "It's been­ a busy night." Angel say: "When did you report it?" Chanterelle say: "What?" Angel say: "The body." Angel say: "How long did you wait to tell us?" Chanterelle say: "...Hedgehog, what is she talking about?" Chanterelle say: "I told you as soon as you got here." Angel say: "Hmm." Hedgehog say: "Don't worry about it." Chanterelle say: "..." ⏭ chanterelle devilry choices 🚩 chanterelle body 3 🏷 ear ☕ variables.chanterelle_body = 3 Hedgehog say: "About the body..." Hedgehog say: "It was tampered with post-mortem." Hedgehog say: "Do you know anything about that?" Chanterelle say: "...It's concerning, isn't it?" Angel say: "Answer the question." ☕ flash() 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Pushy!" Hedgehog say: "...It'd help­ if you answered." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-lean Chanterelle say: "..." Chanterelle say: "What do you want me to say?" 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "That I­ cut her head off for fun?" Hedgehog say: "..." ☕ autoclick() Angel say: "Did you-" ☕ flash() 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-lean Chanterelle say: "Of course not!" Angel say: "Hmm." Hedgehog say: "The cause of death wasn't clear." Hedgehog say: "The killer­ might have tried to hide it." Chanterelle say: "Penny-bun was a devil." Chanterelle say: "How would you even kill a devil?" Hedgehog say: "...Depends on the devil." Hedgehog say: "But decapitation's a good start." ☕ flash() Angel say: "Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "What?" Angel say: "Don't tell her what she doesn't need to know." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Ha­ha." Chanterelle say: "Angel's right." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-lean Chanterelle say: "I'm­ no hunter." ⏭ chanterelle devilry choices 🚩 chanterelle body 4 🏷 ear Hedgehog say: "About the body..." Chanterelle say: "Please stop rubbing it in, Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "Huh?" Chanterelle say: "I've heard enough about it for a lifetime." Hedgehog say: "I had more questions, though." Chanterelle say: "You enjoy exploring her body. It's only natural." Hedgehog say: "Uh..." Chanterelle say: "But enough is enough." ⏭ chanterelle devilry choices 🚩 chanterelle magic 🏷 ear ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelleMagic ? 'chanterelle magic 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.chanterelleMagic = true Hedgehog say: "What do you know about magic?" Chanterelle say: "Magic?" Hedgehog say: "I heard Penny-bun knew magic." Chanterelle say: "Oh." Chanterelle say: "She­ enjoyed tricks." Chanterelle say: "Don't tell me you believe­ in magic?" ☕ autoclick() Chanterelle say: "Devils are one thing, but-" Hedgehog say: "I don't." Hedgehog say: "Magic isn't real." Chanterelle say: "...Then why did you ask about it?" Hedgehog say: "I'm just­ double-checking." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-laugh ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "Ha­ha!" Hedgehog say: "..." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-lean Chanterelle say: "It's nice to meet a hunter­ with an open mind." ⏭ chanterelle devilry choices 🚩 chanterelle magic 2 🏷 ear Hedgehog say: "...Do you know magic?" 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-laugh ☕ flash(); shake() Chanterelle say: "Ha­ha­haha!" Hedgehog say: "...Okay, that's what I thought." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-lean ⏭ chanterelle devilry choices 🚩 chanterelle inspection 🏷 ear Hedgehog say: "I'd like to perform a physical inspection." ☕ variables._ = variables.quickInspect ? 'chanterelle inspection 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.quickInspect = true Chanterelle say: "An inspection?" Angel say: "You don't have any objections, do you?" Chanterelle say: "You think I'm a devil, Hedgehog?" Hedgehog say: "No, it's no that." Angel say: "If you weren't, you'd have no problem, right?" Chanterelle say: "That's­ dangerous logic, Angel." Hedgehog say: "Calm down..." Angel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "I just­ need to confirm­ you aren't." Chanterelle say: "I don't know..." Chanterelle say: "Sounds­­ invasive." Hedgehog say: "It's simple." Hedgehog say: "I'll be quick." Chanterelle say: "..." 🚩 chanterelle inspection 2 🏷 ear Chanterelle say: "Only if it's you, Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "Yeah, no one else here to do it." Chanterelle say: "I mean­ without Angel." Hedgehog say: "Oh." Angel say: "No." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Then, no inspection." Angel say: "Ugh." Angel say: "Why do you have to be so difficult?" 🎮 game_choice convince angel -> chanterelle end | convince chanterelle ⏭ $_ 🚩 convince chanterelle 🏷 ear Hedgehog say: "Come on, you can ignore her." Hedgehog say: "She'll be quiet." Hedgehog say: "Right, Angel?" Angel say: "..." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-lean Chanterelle say: "No." Chanterelle say: "If you're going to be­ poking­ and­ prodding..." Chanterelle say: "I don't want her listening." Angel say: "Too­ bad." Chanterelle say: "Stubbornness­ will be the death of you, An­gel." Hedgehog say: "..." ⏭ chanterelle devilry choices 🚩 chanterelle post body 🏷 ear ☕ variables.chanterelleBody = true ☕ variables.canInspect = true Angel say: "We checked Penny-bun's room." ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "Good." Chanterelle say: "So you've seen it?" Hedgehog say: "The devil's body?" Chanterelle say: "Yes." she sighs Chanterelle say: "Poor Penny-bun..." Angel say: "Are you­ pitying­ a devil?" Chanterelle say: "Devil or not..." Chanterelle say: "All she wanted was to live in peace." Angel say: "But she was­ a devil." Chanterelle say: "Yes, that's true." ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "Angel, what are you-" ☕ flash() Angel say: "Shut up, Hedgehog." Chanterelle say: "Oh­ my." Hedgehog say: "..." Angel say: "Chanterelle." Chanterelle say: "Yes, An­gel?" Angel say: "You knowingly­ took up home and hearth­ with a devil." Angel say: "You also knowingly­ cooperated with a hunter." Chanterelle say: "Mm-­hm." Angel say: "Why?" Angel say: "This is obviously contradictory behaviour." Chanterelle say: "I told you, didn't I?" Chanterelle say: "I don't feel safe." Angel say: "You weren't safe living with a devil." Chanterelle say: "Penny-bun was..." i feel her arms roam Chanterelle say: "Penny-bun would never hurt me." rubbing my back Chanterelle say: "But now that she's dead-" ☕ shake() she squeezes suddenly ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "-I'm worried­ I might be next." Angel say: "The next victim?" Hedgehog say: "I understand." Hedgehog say: "Penny-bun was murdered." Chanterelle say: "Horribly, horribly­ murdered." Hedgehog say: "You want us to find the killer." Hedgehog say: "To protect you." Angel say: "But why would someone target you?" Angel say: "Is there something you're hiding from us?" Chanterelle say: "All this devil business... It doesn't matter." Chanterelle say: "We look past each other's differences here." Chanterelle say: "Penny-bun most of all." Chanterelle say: "That one of them would repay her like this..." Chanterelle say: "It make me so-­­ so-­!" Hedgehog say: "Hey, easy... It'll be okay." Hedgehog say: "We'll figure this out." Angel say: "Hedgehog..." Chanterelle say: "That's what I was hoping." Hedgehog say: "We'll need to ask you some more questions, though." Hedgehog say: "Is that okay?" Chanterelle say: "I think­ I'll manage." ☕ flash(); shake() Angel say: "Hedgehog!" Hedgehog say: "What?" ☕ flash() Angel say: "We need to talk." Hedgehog say: "I'm listening." ☕ shake() Angel say: "Privately." Hedgehog say: "Oh, uh.­ Okay." Chanterelle say: "Sigh." i pull back ☕ post('imgc', 'floater', { type: 'show', message: { x: 'calc(100% - 480px)' } }) Hedgehog say: "Sorry." ☕ shake() her hands cling to me ☕ post('imgc', 'floater', { type: 'show', message: { f: '' } }) 🙂 imgl|chanterelle 🚩 Hedgehog say: "I'll be back soon." Chanterelle say: "Fine." she withdraws Chanterelle say: "I'll be waiting." 🙂 imgl| ☕ camera('far') i walk back out into the hall 🎵 door ☕ scene('door') Angel say: "Is­­ she gone?" Hedgehog say: "Yeah." Angel say: "Fi­nal­ly." Angel say: "Now..." Angel say: "What in God's name do you think you're doing?" Hedgehog say: "Uh." Angel say: "We're supposed to be hunting." Hedgehog say: "I am hunting!" Angel say: "Hedgehog..." Angel say: "I'm worried about you." Hedgehog say: "Huh?" Angel say: "You're being­­ very­ rash." Hedgehog say: "What do you mean?" Angel say: "You've met multiple strange women." Hedgehog say: "You said it." Angel say: "You also confirmed a devil's body." Hedgehog say: "Yeah." Angel say: "We suspect there may be another devil." Hedgehog say: "Yeah, yeah." Angel say: "So you're trying to confirm it too." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "I know all of this." Angel say: "But you're just­ chatting them up like-­ like you're cruising the bar!" Angel say: "Those women..." Angel say: "Any one of them could be our devil." Hedgehog say: "Hmm." Hedgehog say: "One of them is in a bar, though." ☕ flash() Angel say: "Not the point!" Hedgehog say: "I know, I know." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "Still, though..." Hedgehog say: "I think­ you're overreacting." ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "I know you're jealous, but-" ☕ flash() Angel say: "Hedgehog!" Angel say: "I'm trying to keep you from getting killed!" Hedgehog say: "..." Angel say: "Focus on confirming the second devil." Hedgehog say: "Okay, Okay." Angel say: "...And­­ be careful?" Angel say: "Especially around Chanterelle." Angel say: "Okay?" Hedgehog say: "...Okay." ☕ angel(false) ⏭ crawl 🚩 leave garden after talking 🏷 ear Hedgehog say: "I should get back to it." Angel say: "Yes, you should." ☕ angel(false) Chanterelle say: "Sigh." she lingers ☕ post('imgc', 'floater', { type: 'show', message: { x: 'calc(100% - 480px)' } }) a second too long ☕ post('imgc', 'floater', { type: 'show', message: { f: '' } }) 🙂 imgl|chanterelle 🚩 and withdraws Chanterelle say: "Don't let me down, Hedgehog." 🚩 leave garden 🙂 imgl| ☕ camera('far') i walk back out into the hall ⏭ crawl 🚩 morel's room early this door seems older than the others i test the knob 🎵 jiggle doorknob ⏳ 1000 locked but there's no keyhole visible i make a mental note to check it later ☕ crawlflip() ⏭ crawl 🚩 well alone ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelleMetAtWell ? "according to chanterelle, this is morel's room" : "there's an old door here" $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelleMetAtWell ? "she left the door unlocked" : "it's unlocked" $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.inspectedWell ? 'well alone 2' : 'well with angel' 🎮 game_choice open it -> $_ | leave it ⏭ $_ 🚩 leave it i leave the old door alone ⏭ crawl 🚩 well with angel ☕ variables.inspectedWell = true ☕ scene('well', 'far') Hedgehog say: "Angel, can you hear me?" ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "Do you even have to ask?" Hedgehog say: "It's dark in here, but..." ☕ camera('well') Hedgehog say: "I found a well in this room, Angel." Angel say: "That strange woman did mention a well." Angel say: "Anything interesting?" Hedgehog say: "I don't know. Looking now." ☕ camera('down') ☕ post("spectacles", { type: "clear" }) ⏳ Angel say: "What do you see?" Hedgehog say: "I don't know." Hedgehog say: "It's too dark." Angel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "..." ☕ flash() Angel say: "Is that it?" ☕ camera('well') Hedgehog say: "I was expecting­ something to happen." Angel say: "What?" Hedgehog say: "They said there was a girl in there Angel." Angel say: "Mm-hm." Hedgehog say: "I thought she'd­­ pop out? I don't know." Angel say: "You really believe a woman lives in there?" 🎮 game_choice "I do." | "The others do." | "Do you?" | "Of course not." ⏭ $_ 🚩 "I do." Hedgehog say: $_ Angel say: "...O­kay." ⏭ well-2 🚩 "The others do." Hedgehog say: $_ Hedgehog say: "And I don't think they're lying, at least." Angel say: "People lie all the time." ☕ flash() Angel say: "Especially to you." ⏭ well-2 🚩 "Do you?" Hedgehog say: $_ Angel say: "Irrelevant." Angel say: "I don't get paid to believe." ⏭ well-believe 🚩 "Of course not." Hedgehog say: $_ Angel say: "Oh­ really?" Hedgehog say: "You don't believe me?" Angel say: "Irrelevant." Angel say: "I don't get paid to believe you." ⏭ well-believe 🚩 well-believe Angel say: "Either way, you should hurry it up." Angel say: "I have a bad feeling about this." Angel say: "And I do get paid to watch your ass." ☕ flash() Hedgehog say: "Yeah? How's it look today?" Angel say: "Sorry." Angel say: "Audio only feed, remember?" Hedgehog say: "That's a shame. You're missing out." Angel say: "Then fill me in." ⏭ well-2 🚩 well-2 Angel say: "If there is a woman in there..." Angel say: "You're not going to find her like this." ☕ flash() Angel say: "Did you bring a torch?" Hedgehog say: "Course." Hedgehog say: "You think I'm an amateur?" ☕ post("spectacles", { type: "clear" }) ⏳ 2000 Angel say: "Have you tried using it?" Hedgehog say: "It's in the car." Angel say: "Sigh." ☕ camera('far') Hedgehog say: "I'm getting it, I'm getting it." Hedgehog say: "..." ☕ scene('door') Angel say: "...So you think this well might be relevant?" 🎵 door ☕ scene('outside', 'stairs') Hedgehog say: "Might be." ☕ camera('far') Angel say: "What makes you say that?" Hedgehog say: "Girl in the well." Angel say: "Mh-hm." ☕ camera('close') Angel say: "Anything else?" Hedgehog say: "Not really." ☕ scene('door') Angel say: "You know..." 🎵 door ☕ scene('well', 'far') Hedgehog say: "Yeah." Angel say: "I didn't say anything yet." ☕ flash() Hedgehog say: "I know." Angel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "I'm turning the light on." 🎵 select ☕ flash() ☕ post("spectacles", { type: "clear" }) ☕ scene('well-lit', 'far') ⏳ ☕ camera('well') Hedgehog say: "..." Angel say: "Hedgehog?" ☕ camera('down') Hedgehog say: "..." Angel say: "Talk to me Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "Nothing to say." Hedgehog say: "It's just a big hole." Angel say: "Figures." Hedgehog say: "Still water down there, though." Hedgehog say: "Maybe... she's underneath." Angel say: "What, like a mermaid?" Hedgehog say: "Lots of things­ can live under water." Angel say: "Okay." Angel say: "Not women, though." Hedgehog say: "You'd be surprised Angel." Hedgehog say: "Standing here, it feels like I could." Angel say: "What?" Hedgehog say: "The well, it's sympathetic. Familiar." Hedgehog say: "Got a 'come hither' vibe, you know?" ☕ flash() Hedgehog say: "It's­­ inviting." Angel say: "...What?" Hedgehog say: "Makes you want to jump." Hedgehog say: "A wet, gaping hole, pulling you into the earth." Angel say: "Don't." Hedgehog say: "I'm not going to, just saying how it feels." Hedgehog say: "I can't swim anyway." Angel say: "I meant don't say 'gaping'." Hedgehog say: "Gaping?" ☕ flash() Hedgehog say: "You dislike gaping, Angel?" Angel say: "This conversation is over." Hedgehog say: "Don't be so uptight." 🙂 imgf| Hedgehog say: "It's just the well." ☕ angel(false) Hedgehog say: "It feels gaping, to me." 🙂 imgf|angel Hedgehog say: "And I'm being honest about my feelings." Hedgehog say: "You have to be self-aware in this line of work." Hedgehog say: "Unchecked emotion is dangerous." Hedgehog say: "Anything else would be an occupational hazard." Hedgehog say: "Keep an open mind, open eyes, open-" ☕ flash() Hedgehog say: "-Angel?" Hedgehog say: "...I know you're still listening." Hedgehog say: "Hmph." Hedgehog say: "..." Hedgehog say: "How about you, well girl?" Hedgehog say: "How do you feel about gaping holes?" Hedgehog say: "..." Hedgehog say: "You've got a pretty good one, in my opinion." Hedgehog say: "It's a good hole." ☕ camera('well') Hedgehog say: "I'm not going to jump in it, though." ☕ flash() ☕ camera('far') Hedgehog say: "No matter how much you want me to." ⏭ leave well 🚩 well alone 2 ☕ scene('well-lit', 'far') i take another look at the well ☕ camera('well') Hedgehog say: "..." ☕ scene('well', 'well') 🎵 select i shut off the light 🎶 there's something about the darkness ☕ camera('down') the way it fades into nothing but a bottomless hole ☕ variables._ = variables.inspectedBody ? 'meet morel' : '' ⏭ $_ that makes it more­ appealing Hedgehog say: "...It's a good hole." 🎶 none legible ☕ angel(true) ☕ flash() Angel say: "Hedgehog? Anything to update?" 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-sweat ☕ camera('well') Hedgehog say: "Wha-­ No!" 🙂 imgr|hedgehog 🎵 select ☕ scene('well-lit', 'well') Hedgehog say: "I mean.­ No. Nothing new." Angel say: "Okay." Angel say: "Stay on your toes out there." Hedgehog say: "I will, I will." ☕ angel(false) ⏭ leave well 🚩 sebacina no permission this door is unlocked there's the sound of movement behind it 🎮 game_choice open it -> open bar | leave it -> leave bar early ⏭ $_ 🚩 leave bar early i keep walking the halls ⏭ crawl 🚩 open bar 🏷 sebacina ☕ variables._ = variables.visitedBar ? 'sebacina no permission quick' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.visitedBar = true 🎵 door i open the door it creaks on the old hinges ☕ scene('bar', 'bar') inside is a dingy bar 🚩 sebacina no permission quick 🏷 sebacina ☕ scene('bar', 'bar') ☕ autoclick() i walk in and- ☕ voices['???'] = voices.Sebacina ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise ??? say: "The fuck are you doing here?" Hedgehog say: "Uh, just­ exploring." 🙂 imgl|sebacina ??? say: "Well go explore somewhere else, creep." Hedgehog say: "Can I just-" ☕ shake(); flash() 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise ??? say: "I said fuck off!" Hedgehog say: "..." ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "Maybe you should listen to her?" Hedgehog say: "Okay, okay." i head back the way i came ☕ scene('door') 🙂 imgl| i can feel the girl staring daggers as i leave Angel say: "You can always check it out later." ☕ angel(false) ⏭ crawl 🚩 sebacina permission ☕ variables._ = variables.visitedBar ? 'sebacina permission quick' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.visitedBar = true this door is unlocked there's the sound of movement behind it 🎮 game_choice open it -> sebacina permission slow | leave it -> leave bar early ⏭ $_ 🚩 sebacina permission slow 🎵 door i open the door it creaks on the old hinges ☕ scene('bar', 'bar') inside is a dingy bar 🚩 sebacina permission quick ☕ scene('bar', 'bar') ☕ autoclick() i walk in and- ☕ variables.sebacinaPermission = true 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "You're still here?" Sebacina say: "What do you want, creep?" Hedgehog say: "It's 'Hedgehog'." Sebacina say: "Whatever." Hedgehog say: "I met your friend." Sebacina say: "..." Hedgehog say: "She told me I could look around." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "...Chanty said that?" she squints Sebacina say: "You're wasting your time." Hedgehog say: "You don't want me to?" Sebacina say: "No.­ Whatever. I don't care-" 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise she squints, harder Sebacina say: "-but don't expect me to help." Hedgehog say: "Chanterelle was­ surprisingly cooperative." Hedgehog say: "She knew..." Hedgehog say: "Wait, what do you know?" 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "What?" Hedgehog say: "Are you also as­ informed­ as Chanterelle?" Sebacina say: "The hell does that mean?" Hedgehog say: "I mean, do you..." Hedgehog say: "Know...?" Sebacina say: "...Do I know­­ what?" Hedgehog say: "You know..." ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "Try using your words, Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "Do you know­ about me?" Hedgehog say: "What I am. What I do." Sebacina say: "Let's see-" ☕ camera('counter') Sebacina say: "-you're a creep-" Angel say: "She got it in one!" Sebacina say: "-you're here for Bun-" 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "-and for some reason-" Sebacina say: "-Chanty has no problem with that." Hedgehog say: "Hmm." Hedgehog say: "That's non-specific, no motive in that..." Hedgehog say: "You're dodging my question." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "God you're fucking dense." Sebacina say: "Just spit it out or leave me alone." ☕ camera('bar') Hedgehog say: "I'm­ looking for something­ very particular." Hedgehog say: "Not your friend Penny-bun. Not specifically." Hedgehog say: "But her death could be related." Hedgehog say: "I'd like to see her body." Sebacina say: "And that's supposed to make me think you're not a creep?" Hedgehog say: "I'm not!" Hedgehog say: "I'm a hunter!" ☕ autoclick() Angel say: "Hedgehog, are you sure-" 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "What's that, like a chaser?" Hedgehog say: "No. A devil hunter." Angel say: "Sigh..." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "Oh­h­h.­ Cool." Hedgehog say: "'Cool'?" Hedgehog say: "Devilry isn't cool." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "Pfft-" Sebacina say: "-o­kay pastor, spare me the lecture." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "So, what, you think this place is haunted or something?" ☕ camera('shelf') Sebacina say: "We got ghosts and goblins in the rafters?" Hedgehog say: "There may­ or may not be­ a devil in the vicinity." Hedgehog say: "That's why I'm looking for the body." Hedgehog say: "I need to confirm it." Sebacina say: "Okay." Sebacina say: "That's still pretty fucking creepy though." Hedgehog say: "It's not creepy. It's just my job." Angel say: "It's not­ not­ creepy." Hedgehog say: "...Who cares if it's creepy." Hedgehog say: "Point is, tell me if you see anything." Sebacina say: "Right.­ If I see­ any devils." Hedgehog say: "Or bodies." Sebacina say: "...Whatever." ⏭ leave bar 🚩 sebacina choices ☕ scene('bar', 'bar') i return to the dingy bar 🙂 imgl|sebacina sebacina sits on a stool at the counter 🎮 game_choice talk to her -> sebacina talk | leave -> leave bar ⏭ $_ 🚩 sebacina talk Hedgehog say: "Hey." she looks up ☕ variables._ = variables.inspectedBody + !variables.sebacinaBloodshot === 2 ? 'sebacina blood shot' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.sebacina_talk ? 'sebacina talk choices' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.sebacina_talk = true Sebacina say: "You're still here?" Sebacina say: "What do you want, creep?" Hedgehog say: "I wanted to talk to you." Sebacina say: "Ugh-" rolls her eyes Sebacina say: "-make it quick." 🚩 sebacina talk choices 🎮 game_choice ask about the house -> sebacina house | ask about the others -> sebacina others | ask about devilry -> sebacina devilry | leave -> leave bar after talking ⏭ $_ 🚩 leave bar after talking Hedgehog say: "Hm. I should keep looking around." Sebacina say: "Whatever." 🚩 leave bar 🙂 imgl| ☕ angel(false) ☕ scene('door') i head back into the musty halls ⏭ crawl 🚩 sebacina house ☕ variables._ = variables.sebacina_house ? 'sebacina house choices' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.sebacina_house = true Hedgehog say: "So, you live here?" Sebacina say: "You deduce that all by yourself?" Hedgehog say: "I have a partner, actually." ☕ shake() 🙂 imgl|sebacina-laugh Sebacina say: "I don't actually care, dude." Hedgehog say: "Hm." Hedgehog say: "You know, you're not supposed to be here." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "Yeah?" 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "Says who?" Hedgehog say: "It's not personal." Hedgehog say: "It's a condemned building." Hedgehog say: "No one is supposed to be here." Sebacina say: "You're here too." Hedgehog say: "That's different." Hedgehog say: "I'm on a job." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "Sounds like you're trespassing, to me." Sebacina say: "Don't think I forgot your little break-in earlier." Hedgehog say: "..." Sebacina say: "So did you, like, want something?" 🚩 sebacina house choices ☕ variables._ = choices({\ "ask about the bar": "sebacina bar",\ "ask about the well": "sebacina well",\ "ask about the boudoir": variables.inspectedBody ? "sebacina boudoir" : false,\ "ask about the garden": variables.visitedGarden ? "sebacina garden" : false,\ "nevermind": "sebacina talk choices",\ }) 🎮 game_choice $_ ⏭ $_ 🚩 sebacina bar ☕ variables._ = variables.sebacina_bar ? 'sebacina bar 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.sebacina_bar = true Hedgehog say: "I noticed this place has a bar." Sebacina say: "..." Hedgehog say: "Hey." Sebacina say: "What?" Hedgehog say: "I'm talking to you." Sebacina say: "Oh, sorry." Sebacina say: "You weren't just saying whatever stupid thing popped into your head?" Hedgehog say: "No. Of course not." ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "It is a habit of yours." Hedgehog say: "I'm making conversation." ☕ angel(false) Hedgehog say: "Why­ is there a bar?" ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|sebacina-surprise Sebacina say: "Why?" ☕ shake() 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "Why wouldn't there be?" Hedgehog say: "This house is falling apart." Hedgehog say: "Whole lot is practically a dump." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-laugh Sebacina say: "Hell yeah it is." Hedgehog say: "...Not exactly­ a prime location for customers." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "Customers?" Sebacina say: "Who gives a fuck about customers?" ☕ camera('shelf') 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "This is my bar." Hedgehog say: "You're the bartender?" 🙂 imgl|sebacina-laugh Sebacina say: "There's no bartender." Sebacina say: "This ain't a fuckin watering hole for creeps." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "It's mine." Hedgehog say: "..." ☕ camera('bar') 🙂 imgl|sebacina ⏭ sebacina house choices 🚩 sebacina bar 2 ☕ variables._ = variables.sebacina_bar == 2 ? 'sebacina bar 3' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.sebacina_bar = 2 Hedgehog say: "About the bar..." she slides a glass on the counter Sebacina say: "What about it?" passing it between her hands Hedgehog say: "Why do you have a bar?" Sebacina say: "For­ drinking,­ obviously?" Hedgehog say: "All you need for that is drinks." Hedgehog say: "Why have­ everything else?" Sebacina say: "Huh?" Hedgehog say: "The shelves, the counter, the seats..." Hedgehog say: "This is almost like a real bar." 🎵 sniff sniff Hedgehog say: "If it wasn't for the smell, I might even order a scotch or two." ☕ camera('counter') she stops playing with the glass 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "It­ is­ a real­ bar." ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "Oh. Uh-" 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "I've just­ taken it over." Sebacina say: "I'm looking after it." Hedgehog say: "So it was already here?" Sebacina say: "Duh." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-laugh Sebacina say: "You think I renovated a fucking dump?" Hedgehog say: "Hmm." ☕ camera('bar') Hedgehog say: "I still don't get it." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "Get what?" Sebacina say: "There's nothing to 'get'." Hedgehog say: "Why do you care about a bar in a dump?" Sebacina say: "...It's cool." Hedgehog say: "Cool?" Sebacina say: "It's a cool spot." Hedgehog say: "A­ cool­ spot..." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "You got a problem with that?" Hedgehog say: "No." Hedgehog say: "I'm cool." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-laugh ☕ flash() Sebacina say: "Ga­haha! Good one!" Hedgehog say: "..." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "Oh, you were serious." Sebacina say: "That's­ pathetic." ⏭ sebacina house choices 🚩 sebacina bar 3 Hedgehog say: "About the bar..." Hedgehog say: "Can I get a drink?" Sebacina say: "Nope." Hedgehog say: "Why not?" ☕ variables._ = variables.sebacinaBloodshot ? 'Had your chance already.' : 'Cause I said so.' Sebacina say: "$_" Hedgehog say: "Hmph." ⏭ sebacina house choices 🚩 sebacina well ☕ variables._ = variables.inspectedWell ? 'sebacina well inspected' : '' ⏭ $_ Hedgehog say: "Chanterelle mentioned a well?" Sebacina say: "..." Sebacina say: "Do you ever shut up?" Hedgehog say: "Uh..." Sebacina say: "Do you want me­ to make you shut up?" Hedgehog say: "..." ⏭ sebacina house choices 🚩 sebacina well inspected ☕ variables._ = variables.sebacina_well ? 'sebacina well morel 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.sebacina_well = true Hedgehog say: "I saw the well." Sebacina say: "..." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "Spying on everyone, huh creep?" Hedgehog say: "Uh..." ☕ variables._ = variables.morelMet ? 'sebacina well morel' : '' ⏭ $_ Hedgehog say: "There wasn't anyone there." Sebacina say: "Ah, my mistake." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-laugh Sebacina say: "Failing to spy on everyone." Hedgehog say: "..." Hedgehog say: "Not everyone." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "Huh?" Hedgehog say: "Well, you're talking to me." Sebacina say: "..." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-laugh Sebacina say: "Ha­haha!" Hedgehog say: "Heh..." 🙂 imgl|sebacina ⏭ sebacina house choices 🚩 sebacina well morel Hedgehog say: "Morel didn't seem to mind." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "Morel­ talked to you?" Hedgehog say: "Yeah." Hedgehog say: "She's­ difficult to talk to, though." Sebacina say: "Yeah." Sebacina say: "..." Hedgehog say: "Why does she have a well?" Sebacina say: "Fucked if I know." Hedgehog say: "Hm..." Sebacina say: "Ask her if you care." ⏭ sebacina house choices 🚩 sebacina well morel 2 Hedgehog say: "About the well..." Hedgehog say: "Seems old." Sebacina say: "Yeah. It's ancient." Hedgehog say: "How old is it?" Sebacina say: "I don't know, like 1800s?" Hedgehog say: "Really?" Sebacina say: "Don't know, don't care." Hedgehog say: "..." ⏭ sebacina house choices 🚩 sebacina boudoir ☕ variables._ = variables.sebacina_boudoir ? 'sebacina boudoir 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.sebacina_boudoir = true Hedgehog say: "I checked out Penny-bun's room." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-surprise Sebacina say: "What? You-­ you can't!" Hedgehog say: "Already did." Hedgehog say: "That's uh, what I just said, actually." Sebacina say: "..." Hedgehog say: "Chanterelle gave me the key." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "...Fine.­ Whatever." Hedgehog say: "You seem­ upset." Sebacina say: "You seem-" Sebacina say: "-­­­fuck you." Hedgehog say: "...O­kay." Hedgehog say: "What's got you so upset?" Sebacina say: "..." Hedgehog say: "You don't want to talk." Hedgehog say: "It's been a rough night." Hedgehog say: "And you don't know me." Hedgehog say: "I get it." Sebacina say: "No you don't, creep." Sebacina say: "Don't lie to me." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "Chanty might be letting you drag your ass all over our home-" ☕ shake() 🎵 thunk she slams her fist on the counter Sebacina say: "-but don't pretend like you understand a single thing about us." 🙂 imgl|sebacina stares at me­ unblinking Hedgehog say: "...Okay, okay." ⏭ sebacina talk choices 🚩 sebacina boudoir 2 Hedgehog say: "About the boudoir..." Sebacina say: "That's the last­ thing­ I want to talk about." Hedgehog say: "Fine, fine." ⏭ sebacina house choices 🚩 sebacina garden ☕ variables._ = variables.sebacina_garden ? 'sebacina garden 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.sebacina_garden = true Hedgehog say: "Noticed you girls have a garden going." Sebacina say: "What about it?" Hedgehog say: "What are you growing?" 🙂 imgl|sebacina-smile Sebacina say: "Plants." Hedgehog say: "What kind of plants?" 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "That's none of your business, is it?" Hedgehog say: "It could be." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "It's not." Hedgehog say: "Yeah?" Sebacina say: "Yeah." Hedgehog say: "Sounds like­ you're hiding something." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "Yeah­ right." Sebacina say: "It's not even my garden." Hedgehog say: "Whose is it?" Sebacina say: "Chanty's been looking after it." Hedgehog say: "But you all use it?" Sebacina say: "No. I just use my room." Hedgehog say: "You have a garden too?" 🙂 imgl|sebacina-smile Sebacina say: "Ha." ☕ camera('shelf') Sebacina say: "Just­ one pot." Hedgehog say: "Oh?" Hedgehog say: "What are you growing?" 🙂 imgl|sebacina ☕ camera('bar') Sebacina say: "Now that's definitely not your business." Hedgehog say: "Hmm." ⏭ sebacina house choices 🚩 sebacina garden 2 Hedgehog say: "About the garden..." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "Don't touch it." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "Chanty always gets mad if you touch it." Hedgehog say: "Okay, okay." ⏭ sebacina house choices 🚩 sebacina others ☕ variables._ = variables.sebacina_others ? 'sebacina others choices' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.sebacina_others = true Hedgehog say: "What do you think of the others?" Sebacina say: "They're alright." Sebacina say: "Better than most-" ☕ camera('counter') she shifts in her seat Sebacina say: "-or, they were." Sebacina say: "A lot can change­ in one night." ☕ camera('bar') 🚩 sebacina others choices 🎮 game_choice ask about penny-bun -> sebacina penny-bun | ask about chanterelle -> sebacina chanterelle | ask about morel -> sebacina morel | nevermind -> sebacina talk choices ⏭ $_ 🚩 sebacina penny-bun ☕ variables._ = variables.sebacina_boudoir ? 'sebacina penny-bun post body' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.inspectedBody ? 'sebacina boudoir' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.sebacina_pennybun ? 'sebacina penny-bun 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.sebacina_pennybun = true Hedgehog say: "What about Penny-bun?" Sebacina say: "Bun? She's the reason you're here." Sebacina say: "But you're too late." Hedgehog say: "I'm just here because of her body." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "..." Hedgehog say: "I mean, uh." Hedgehog say: "Look, just tell me what you know about her." Sebacina say: "..." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "She­ deserved better." Hedgehog say: "Better than what?" Sebacina say: "Than what she got." Hedgehog say: "..." ⏭ sebacina others choices 🚩 sebacina penny-bun 2 Hedgehog say: "What about Penny-bun?" Sebacina say: "Bun..." Sebacina say: "Give a girl a minute to grieve, won't you?" Hedgehog say: "...Sorry." ⏭ sebacina others choices 🚩 sebacina penny-bun post body ☕ variables._ = variables.sebacina_pennybun2 ? 'sebacina penny-bun post body 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.sebacina_pennybun2 = true Hedgehog say: "I need to ask you about Penny-bun." Sebacina say: "Again?" ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "Careful, Hedgehog." Angel say: "Try not to upset her again." Hedgehog say: "I know, I know." Sebacina say: "You don't know anything." Sebacina say: "Not a fucking thing." Hedgehog say: "...I know she was a devil." she pauses Angel say: "What did I just say about being careful..." Hedgehog say: "Sebacina." Hedgehog say: "Did­ you know too?" Sebacina say: "...Yeah. Of course." her voice is lower than before ☕ flash() Sebacina say: "Why wouldn't I?" Sebacina say: "Better question-" getting louder 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise ☕ shake() Sebacina say: "-how do you know she was a devil?" Hedgehog say: "It's my job. I know where to look." Sebacina say: "So you saw her-" shaking, cracking Sebacina say: "-like that?" Hedgehog say: "I saw her body." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "...Fucking creep." Sebacina say: "You shouldn't even be here." Hedgehog say: "I'm sorry." Hedgehog say: "For your loss, I mean." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise ☕ shake() Sebacina say: "Stop." 🙂 imgl| she turns away ☕ camera('shelf') busies herself with dusty bottles Hedgehog say: "...Sebacina." Hedgehog say: "Why were you living with a devil?" 🙂 imgl|sebacina she knocks one over Sebacina say: "You tell me-" watches it roll along the shelf Sebacina say: "-why live with anyone?" Hedgehog say: "I don't know. I live alone." Sebacina say: "You like it?" Hedgehog say: "My apartment?" ☕ shake() Sebacina say: "Being alone." Hedgehog say: "It's, uh." Hedgehog say: "It is what it is, I guess." ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "I can't do it." Sebacina say: "Bun couldn't either." Sebacina say: "Chanty and Morel are the same-" ☕ camera('bar') 🙂 imgl|sebacina she sits back down Sebacina say: "-though they probably wouldn't admit it." Angel say: "Cohabitation is a very common practice." Angel say: "For­ humans." Hedgehog say: "You weren't afraid of Penny-bun?" Sebacina say: "Are you kidding?" 🙂 imgl|sebacina-smile Sebacina say: "Bun's the one who kept us safe." Sebacina say: "As much as I hated the creeps she'd drag through here-" she picks up an empty can Sebacina say: "-she knew exactly how to deal with them." crushes it­ slowly Sebacina say: "She'd have you on your knees in three minutes." Hedgehog say: "...Shame I never got to meet her." Angel say: "..." Sebacina say: "Yeah." ☕ angel(false) 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "It is, yeah." ⏭ sebacina others choices 🚩 sebacina penny-bun post body 2 ☕ variables._ = variables.sebacina_pennybun2 == 2 ? 'sebacina penny-bun post body 3' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.sebacina_pennybun2 = 2 Hedgehog say: "About Penny-bun..." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "..." Hedgehog say: "There's nothing else you can tell me about her?" 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "..." ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "Anything she knows might help narrow it down." Hedgehog say: "Come on, Sebacina." Hedgehog say: "I just want to know­ what she was like." Sebacina say: "...She was­ nice." she fingers a coaster on the counter Sebacina say: "She knew­ how to talk­ to everyone-" spinning it around with her index Sebacina say: "-even Morel." tight circles­ never lifting Sebacina say: "Sigh." Sebacina say: "What do you even want to know?" flick of her wrist Sebacina say: "You've got her dark, dirty­ secret already." opposite direction Sebacina say: "You want her birthday? Her hobbies? Her favourite colour?" Hedgehog say: "Uh..." Angel say: "Start with hobbies." Hedgehog say: "What hobbies?" 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "...Really?" Hedgehog say: "Yeah. I want to know." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "Fine, whatever." ☕ camera('counter') still spinning the coaster Sebacina say: "...God, now I don't know where to start." switches to her middle finger Hedgehog say: "Doesn't matter." bigger loops­ less pressure Sebacina say: "Hmm..." she stops spinning Sebacina say: "She­ taught me­ some magic once." Sebacina say: "That was cool." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-laugh Sebacina say: "She knew a lot of magic." Hedgehog say: "Magic?" Sebacina say: "Yeah." Sebacina say: "Cheiromancy." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "Bun was always much better at it, but-" 🙂 imgl|sebacina-smile Sebacina say: "-I don't know... I'm­ happy­ she took the time to teach me." Hedgehog say: "She taught you­ cheiro­mancy?" 🙂 imgl|sebacina-surprise Sebacina say: "You've heard of it?" 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "Ha, you're asking­ if I've heard of cheiromancy?" Angel say: "...It's palm reading, Hedgehog." Angel say: "You know, life lines, divination, etc." Hedgehog say: "You should never put stock in fortune telling." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "It's not fortune telling." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise ☕ flash() Sebacina say: "It's­ ma­gic." ☕ angel(false) 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "There's no such thing." ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|sebacina-laugh Sebacina say: "Ha! Says the devil hunter." Hedgehog say: "Devilry­ isn't magic." Hedgehog say: "It's just evil.­ Just a job." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "How can you say that?" Sebacina say: "Devils are-" ☕ camera('shelf') she pokes at the chain of her necklace Sebacina say: "-they're beyond explanation." twists it around her finger Sebacina say: "They're powerful.­ They're ferocious." Sebacina say: "They'll tear you to pieces." Sebacina say: "They get in your head, make you do things.­ Want things." Sebacina say: "They always­ get what they want." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "You can't stop a devil." Hedgehog say: "Someone stopped Penny-bun." 🎶 ☕ camera('bar') 🙂 imgl|sebacina she freezes Sebacina say: "That's­ different-" glares at me Sebacina say: "-that's murder." doesn't blink Sebacina say: "Murder's not human.­ Murder­ is devilry." Hedgehog say: "The way you talk about devils..." Hedgehog say: "You admire them, don't you?" Sebacina say: "I­ respect them." Sebacina say: "After all-" 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise 🎶 none legible Sebacina say: "-how could I live here if I didn't?" Hedgehog say: "...Fair enough." 🙂 imgl|sebacina ⏭ sebacina others choices 🚩 sebacina penny-bun post body 3 Hedgehog say: "About Penny-bun..." Sebacina say: "Bun..." Sebacina say: "No. I've spilled my guts enough tonight." Hedgehog say: "...Okay, okay." ⏭ sebacina others choices 🚩 sebacina chanterelle ☕ variables._ = variables.sebacina_chanterelle ? 'sebacina chanterelle 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.sebacina_chanterelle = true Hedgehog say: "What about Chanterelle?" Sebacina say: "Chanty?" Sebacina say: "Why, so you can go rat me out to her?" Hedgehog say: "I'm just curious." Sebacina say: "You're fucking nosy." Sebacina say: "If Chanty wants to waste time on you, that's her problem." Sebacina say: "Doesn't mean I have to put up with your stupid questions." ⏭ sebacina others choices 🚩 sebacina chanterelle 2 Hedgehog say: "What about Chanterelle?" ☕ camera('counter') she flicks a bottle cap onto the floor Sebacina say: "If you want to know more about Chanty-" picks up another Sebacina say: "-go talk to her." flicks it too Sebacina say: "I'm sure she'd love to talk about herself." ☕ camera('bar') ⏭ sebacina others choices 🚩 sebacina morel ☕ variables._ = variables.morelMet ? 'sebacina morel met' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.sebacina_morel ? 'sebacina morel 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.sebacina_morel = true Hedgehog say: "What about Morel?" she pauses for a second 🙂 imgl|sebacina-surprise Sebacina say: "You've met Morel?" Hedgehog say: "No." Hedgehog say: "Just heard the name." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "Hm­m." she touches her necklace Sebacina say: "Morel is-" fiddles with the chain Sebacina say: "-she's a good girl." Hedgehog say: "She's­ a child?" 🙂 imgl|sebacina-laugh Sebacina say: "Ha!" Sebacina say: "Nah, she's old as shit." 🙂 imgl|sebacina her face goes hard Sebacina say: "Doesn't always act it, but-" won't look me in the eye Sebacina say: "-she knows when to leave well enough alone." Hedgehog say: "What do you mean by that?" 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise now she's glaring Sebacina say: "I mean that some people-" doesn't blink Sebacina say: "-don't." 🙂 imgl|sebacina ⏭ sebacina others choices 🚩 sebacina morel 2 Hedgehog say: "What about Morel?" Sebacina say: "Are you trying to meet her?" Hedgehog say: "I'm just trying to figure things out." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "That's dangerous, you know." Sebacina say: "Curiosity and all that shit." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Hedgehog say: "...I'll keep that in mind." ⏭ sebacina others choices 🚩 sebacina morel met ☕ variables._ = variables.sebacina_morel2 ? 'sebacina morel met 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.sebacina_morel2 = true Hedgehog say: "I met Morel, by the way." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-laugh ☕ flash() Sebacina say: "Ha! Yeah, right." Hedgehog say: "You don't believe me?" 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "..." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-surprise Sebacina say: "You're serious?" Hedgehog say: "I am." Sebacina say: "How, uh-" 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "-how is she?" Hedgehog say: "Uh." Hedgehog say: "Weird.­ Wet.­ I don't know." Sebacina say: "...That sounds like her." Hedgehog say: "You two friends?" Sebacina say: "...No." Sebacina say: "Morel­ doesn't really­ like­­ people." Sebacina say: "Just Bun." Hedgehog say: "She was friends with Penny-bun?" Sebacina say: "...More than friends." Sebacina say: "A lot more, to Morel." Hedgehog say: "They fucked?" ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "Hedgehog..." Sebacina say: "I don't know. Probably." ☕ camera('shelf') Sebacina say: "That's­ not the point. Sebacina say: "Bun fucked everyone." Sebacina say: "Morel just got­ weird about it." Hedgehog say: "Weird how?" Sebacina say: "It's hard to describe..." Sebacina say: "It's like-" Sebacina say: "-you ever have­ a friend­ who-" Sebacina say: "-you know, like­ a mom­ friend?" Hedgehog say: "Yeah, sure." Angel say: "Real­ly?" Sebacina say: "To me, Bun was a like a mom friend-" 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "-to Morel­ she was an oedipal complex." Hedgehog say: "..." 🙂 imgl|sebacina ☕ camera('bar') Sebacina say: "We... didn't get along." ☕ angel(false) ⏭ sebacina others choices 🚩 sebacina morel met 2 Hedgehog say: "About Morel..." Sebacina say: "Hey, you met her, creep." Sebacina say: "The way things are going tonight-" 🙂 imgl|sebacina-laugh Sebacina say: "-you might know her better than I do." Hedgehog say: "...If you say so." 🙂 imgl|sebacina ⏭ sebacina others choices 🚩 sebacina devilry ☕ variables._ = variables.sebacina_devilry ? 'sebacina devilry choices' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.sebacina_devilry = true Hedgehog say: "You remember when I mentioned I was a devil hunter?" Sebacina say: "Yeah?­ It was like,­ minutes ago." Hedgehog say: "Right, right." Hedgehog say: "You­ understand what that means though?" Sebacina say: "Sure, whatever." Hedgehog say: "It means­ there might be devils living here." Hedgehog say: "And that I'm going to find them." Sebacina say: "O­kay." Hedgehog say: "I'm serious." Sebacina say: "You're serious­ly­ creep­y." Sebacina say: "What does this have to do with me?" 🚩 sebacina devilry choices ☕ variables._ = choices({\ "ask about the hunt": "sebacina hunt",\ "ask about the body": "sebacina body",\ "ask about magic": variables.sebacina_pennybun2 == 2 ? "sebacina magic" : false,\ "inspect her": variables.canInspect ? "sebacina inspection" : false,\ "nevermind": "sebacina talk choices",\ }) 🎮 game_choice $_ ⏭ $_ 🚩 sebacina hunt ☕ variables._ = variables.inspectedBody && !variables.sebacinaMint ? 'sebacina mint' : '' ⏭ $_ Hedgehog say: "About these devils I'm hunting..." Sebacina say: "..." Hedgehog say: "Sebacina?" ☕ camera('counter') Sebacina say: "Do you mind?" she stacks a bottle cap on top of another Sebacina say: "I'm kinda busy here." Hedgehog say: "..." ☕ camera('bar') ⏭ sebacina devilry choices 🚩 sebacina mint ☕ variables.sebacinaMint = true Hedgehog say: "What do you know about mint?" Sebacina say: "Mint?" ☕ camera('shelf') Sebacina say: "Like, schnapps?" Sebacina say: "Don't keep that in stock." Hedgehog say: "Why not?" Hedgehog say: "It's a popular drink." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "Yeah?" Hedgehog say: "Yeah." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "Very trendy." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "...Whatever." Sebacina say: "I just drink what I like." Hedgehog say: "I think­ you'd like it." Sebacina say: "Hmm." Sebacina say: "Probably not." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog ⏭ sebacina devilry choices 🚩 sebacina body ☕ variables._ = variables.inspectedBody && !variables.sebacina_boudoir ? 'sebacina boudoir' : '' ⏭ $_ Hedgehog say: "About the body..." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "No." Sebacina say: "I do not­ want to talk­ about Bun's body." Hedgehog say: "..." 🙂 imgl|sebacina ⏭ sebacina devilry choices 🚩 sebacina magic Hedgehog say: "You said Penny-bun knew magic." Sebacina say: "Yeah." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "But magic isn't real." ☕ camera('counter') Sebacina say: "Not this again..." Hedgehog say: "It's parlour tricks." Sebacina say: "It's not." Hedgehog say: "Devils don't read your fortune." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "Hey, you know what would be fun?" 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "Huh?" ☕ camera('shelf') 🙂 imgl|sebacina-smile Sebacina say: "I could show you." Hedgehog say: "Show me?" Sebacina say: "Bun taught me." Sebacina say: "I can read your fortune." 🎮 game_choice "Okay." -> sebacina end | "No thanks." -> sebacina magic reject ⏭ $_ 🚩 sebacina magic reject Hedgehog say: "No thanks." Hedgehog say: "Waste of time." Hedgehog say: "It's not real." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "...Whatever." ☕ camera('bar') Sebacina say: "You'd spoil the fun anyway, I bet." ⏭ sebacina devilry choices 🚩 sebacina inspection Hedgehog say: "I'd like to perform a physical inspection." ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|sebacina-laugh Sebacina say: "Gah­aha­hahaha!" Hedgehog say: "..." Hedgehog say: "Is that a no?" ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "It's a 'fuck off', creep." ⏭ sebacina devilry choices 🚩 sebacina blood shot ☕ variables.sebacinaBloodshot = true 🙂 imgl|sebacina ☕ flash() Sebacina say: "You hurt yourself." Hedgehog say: "Huh?" she nods at me, her gaze aimed downwards Sebacina say: "Your hand. What happened?" Hedgehog say: "Oh, this?" i already forgot about it starting to scab where the tooth cut Hedgehog say: "Just a scratch." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "Let me see." Sebacina say: "You up to date on your shots?" Hedgehog say: "Don't worry about it." Hedgehog say: "Not like I cut it on a rusty nail." ☕ flash() better not say what did cut it 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "Idiot. It'll get infected anyway." Sebacina say: "This place is a mess. Fucking death trap." Sebacina say: "Come here." ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "Oh, uh-" ☕ shake() ☕ camera('counter') she grabs my wrist and pulls me closer Sebacina say: "Sit." 🎵 ruffle pushes me onto a bar stool Hedgehog say: "This really isn't necessary." Sebacina say: "You need to disinfect it." 🎵 thunk she slams a shot glass on the counter places my hand on top of it Sebacina say: "Hold still." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-smile Sebacina say: "This will hurt." ☕ camera('shelf') she grabs a clear bottle off the shelf ☕ flash() ☕ autoclick() ☕ camera('counter') Hedgehog say: "Wait-­" ☕ flash() pours it over my hand ☕ shake() 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-sweat Hedgehog say: "A­h­h­hhhh'm okay!­ I'm okay." ☕ shake() she tightens her grip on my wrist 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "Stop shaking." keeps pouring alcohol over the wound slowly, but steadily till the glass below nearly spills Sebacina say: "Stings, huh?" ☕ shake() Hedgehog say: "Y-yeah." ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|sebacina-smile Sebacina say: "What a­ ba­by." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "You said it would hurt!" she giggles 🙂 imgl|sebacina-laugh it grows­ into a loud, full laugh ☕ flash() Sebacina say: "Ha­ha­ha­ha!" 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "Heh..." i can't help but find it funny too for a moment it feels like i'm having a regular night sitting at a regular bar 🙂 imgl|sebacina-smile chatting with a regular girl a cute one, even holding my hand ☕ autoclick() it's not so- 🎶 ☕ flash() 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Sebacina say: "Bottom's up." she pushes my hand off the glass tosses it back in one gulp ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|sebacina-laugh Sebacina say: "Ah­h­h­h..." Hedgehog say: "What. The hell?" 🙂 imgl|sebacina-smile Sebacina say: "Oh sorry, did you want it?" Sebacina say: "I can pour another." Hedgehog say: "That's­ disgusting." 🙂 imgl|sebacina she shrugs 🎶 none legible Sebacina say: "Well, it's baiju. It's an acquired taste." 🎵 ruffle i wipe my hand dry on my shirt Hedgehog say: "But you just used it as disinfectant!" Sebacina say: "So what?" 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "It disinfected." Sebacina say: "No point letting it go to waste." she taps the glass on the counter Sebacina say: "So­ do you want one or not?" Hedgehog say: "No! Of course not!" ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "Booooo. You're no fun." ☕ camera('shelf') she turns her attention back to the shelf Sebacina say: "What did you want anyway?" Hedgehog say: "Huh?" Sebacina say: "Well, obviously you didn't come here for a drink." ☕ flash() ☕ camera('bar') Hedgehog say: "Oh, right." ⏭ sebacina talk choices 🚩 penny-bun's room locked this door seems older than the others i test the knob 🎵 jiggle doorknob ⏳ 1000 doesn't open Hedgehog say: "Hmm." Hedgehog say: "I could pick it, but..." Hedgehog say: "Maybe I should deal with that Chanterelle woman first." i make a mental note to check it later ☕ crawlflip() ⏭ crawl 🚩 body i try the key from chanterelle 🎵 door ⏳ 500 the door swings open ☕ scene('bed', 'bed') revealing a modestly furnished boudoir ☕ camera('body') the body lies on the left side of the bed ☕ flash() 🎶 ☕ camera('head') 🙂 imgl|penny-bun its head­ sits alone on the pillow to the right Hedgehog say: "Angel, showtime." ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "You found the body?" Hedgehog say: "Yeah." Angel say: "Any immediate signs of devilry?" Hedgehog say: "Well she's been decapitated. But no." Angel say: "So a victim, then?" Hedgehog say: "Maybe. Needs a closer look." Angel say: "Then start with the basics." Hedgehog say: "Okay." i take a deep breath always the worst part ☕ camera('') ☕ flash() 🎶 none legible Hedgehog say: "Young woman, looks to be in her 20s." Hedgehog say: "White skin, blonde hair." Hedgehog say: "She's pale, actually. Very pale." Hedgehog say: "Maybe from blood loss." Hedgehog say: "But I don't see much blood." room's surprisingly clean first one that doesn't smell like­ wet­ and dust Hedgehog say: "Height, 170, maybe 180cm?" Hedgehog say: "Hard to tell with the head, uh.­ Aside." Angel say: "I'll call it one-seventy-five." Hedgehog say: "Seems­ fit." Hedgehog say: "Thin frame." Hedgehog say: "Though breasts are­ large." Angel say: "'Large'?" Hedgehog say: "I don't know. They're big. You want measurements?" Angel say: "Remind me Hedgehog:" ☕ flash() Angel say: "What cup size constitutes devilry?" Hedgehog say: "Give me a break." Hedgehog say: "One of us is looking at a processing form-" Hedgehog say: "-and the other is looking at a body." Hedgehog say: "I'm just saying what sticks out." Angel say: "Right." Angel say: "And her tits just happened to­ stick­ out." Hedgehog say: "..." ☕ flash() Hedgehog say: "Clothes are unremarkable." Hedgehog say: "Black skirt, black top, sleeveless." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "Cute flats." Hedgehog say: "Looks ready to go out, maybe." i look down at my own outfit dirty jacket shirt in need of ironing shoes coming apart at the soles 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "Well. More ready than me, at least." ☕ flash() Angel say: "Focus." Hedgehog say: "Yeah, yeah." Angel say: "What's next?" 🚩 body loop 🎮 game_choice $_ ⏭ $_ 🚩 check her head ☕ variables.head = true Hedgehog say: "Facial features next." ☕ camera('head') i lean in for a closer look Hedgehog say: "Oh, her roots are showing." Hedgehog say: "Dyed from a dark brown, looks like." Hedgehog say: "Graying a little too." Hedgehog say: "Eyes are..." closed 🙂 imgl|penny-bun eye open i pull a lid open Hedgehog say: "Also brown." push it back 🙂 imgl|penny-bun i don't like when they watch Hedgehog say: "Bit of dry blood­ from the nose." Hedgehog say: "Mouth too." a deep, dark red line almost matches the colour of her lipstick ☕ flash() Hedgehog say: "Hmm, that's weird." Angel say: "What is it?" Hedgehog say: "The lipstick." Hedgehog say: "It's layered over the blood." i reach out to open her mouth Hedgehog say: "..." Angel say: "Hedgehog?" ☕ flash() Hedgehog say: "Her lips are warm." Angel say: "...Noted." 🙂 imgl|penny-bun mouth open i pull them apart Hedgehog say: "Teeth look normal enough." Angel say: "Got it." Hedgehog say: "Hmm." something in her mouth catches my eye ☕ flash() dark little flecks not blood, something else Hedgehog say: "Looks like there's some sort of... residue." Angel say: "What is it?" Hedgehog say: "Let's find out." i stick my index in to probe around ☕ shake() Hedgehog say: "Ow!" reflexively yank it back Hedgehog say: "Sorry, teeth are­ sharper than I thought." Angel say: "Careful..." Hedgehog say: "It's fine." Hedgehog say: "It's, uh,­ only bleeding­ a little." Angel say: "Sigh." i lift my hand suck the sore spot ☕ flash() Hedgehog say: "...Wait." ☕ shake() i spit on the floor Hedgehog say: "Euegh!" Angel say: "Now what?" Hedgehog say: "Nothing, nothing." Hedgehog say: "Just nasty." Hedgehog say: "...Hold on." i lick my lips ☕ flash() Hedgehog say: "Huh." Hedgehog say: "It's actually­ not nasty." Hedgehog say: "It's... spicy?­ Minty?" Hedgehog say: "Why does a dead girl's mouth taste minty?" Angel say: "Why are you tast-­ No, don't tell me." Angel say: "I don't know. She brushed her teeth?" Hedgehog say: "Are devils big on dental hygiene?" Angel say: "...I'd have to look that up." Hedgehog say: "Either way-" i carefully lift a flake from her tongue Hedgehog say: "I don't think this residue is toothpaste." rub it between my thumb and index Hedgehog say: "It's dry, kind of­ powdery­ to the touch." Angel say: "Can't hurt to take a sample." Hedgehog say: "Alright." i take another flake gently store it away 🙂 imgl|penny-bun Angel say: "Anything else?" i look over her face again she really was pretty, wasn't she? Hedgehog say: "I think that's it." Angel say: "No horns?" Hedgehog say: "Yeah I forgot to mention the giant ivory spike on her forehead." Angel say: "Don't get snippy just because you injured yourself." ☕ flash() Hedgehog say: "No horns, no horns." Angel say: "Speaking of wounds, what about the neck?" Hedgehog say: "...Do I have to?" Angel say: "Yes. Stop whining." i clasp the severed head by the cheeks lift ☕ flash() and tilt Hedgehog say: "Sorry-" why am i apologizing to a head? Hedgehog say: "It's,­ ugh-" Hedgehog say: "It's a relatively clean incision." Hedgehog say: "Below the, uh, fourth vertebra." Hedgehog say: "No sign of tissue regrowth." Hedgehog say: "Definitely post-mortem." Angel say: "Interesting." ☕ shake() something churns in my stomach Hedgehog say: "I'm putting her back." Angel say: "Alright." wish i'd had a smaller lunch Angel say: "Let's move on." ⏭ body loop 🚩 check her hands ☕ camera('hands') ☕ variables.hands = true i trace a line down her shoulder pale, smooth skin thin, barely visible hairs Hedgehog say: "I'm skipping the pulse check." Angel say: "Naturally." Angel say: "Anything else to note?" Hedgehog say: "Long, claw-like nails." Hedgehog say: "Painted too." ☕ variables._ = variables.feet ? 'Red. Same as the feet.' : 'Red.' Hedgehog say: "$_" Angel say: "Really don't think the colour choice is relevant." Hedgehog say: "Oh, hold on." i lift a wrist for a better look still stiff Hedgehog say: "Nevermind." ☕ flash() Hedgehog say: "They're acrylics." Angel say: "Sigh. So no claws." Hedgehog say: "A couple are chipped, though." Hedgehog say: "Maybe signs of a struggle?" Angel say: "Just focus on confirming the body." Hedgehog say: "Okay, okay." ⏭ body loop 🚩 check her feet ☕ variables.feet = true Hedgehog say: "I'm going to take her shoes off now." Angel say: "Why?" Hedgehog say: "Shouldn't I check?" Hedgehog say: "For, uh... hooves?" Angel say: "You need to take her shoes off for that?" ☕ flash() Hedgehog say: "I think so." ☕ camera('feet') Angel say: "..." 🎵 ruffle Hedgehog say: "...No hooves." Hedgehog say: "She has­ normal feet." Angel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "Nails are painted though." Angel say: "...Hedgehog." ☕ variables._ = variables.hands ? 'Red. Same as the hands.' : 'Red. If you care.' Hedgehog say: "$_" ☕ flash() Angel say: "Are you finished?" Hedgehog say: "...Yeah." ⏭ body loop 🚩 check her back ☕ camera('body') ☕ variables.back = true grab her by the shoulders i hesitate check the entrance behind me Hedgehog say: "I know I have permission, but..." ☕ flash() Angel say: "Quicker you do it, quicker it'll be over." Hedgehog say: "..." gently push roll her to one side ☕ flash() 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-sweat Hedgehog say: "Oh!" Angel say: "What is it?" poking out under her skirt if i just give it a tug and- 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "Yeah. That's a tail." Hedgehog say: "Black, spaded tip, kind of fuzzy." Hedgehog say: "Guess we're done here." Angel say: "No, we should be thorough." Angel say: "Any wings?" 🙂 imgr|hedgehog ☕ camera('bed') Hedgehog say: "Fuck thorough. She's a devil." Hedgehog say: "Let's cash it and check out." Angel say: "It's still only a partial match." Hedgehog say: "So what?" Angel say: "They cut pay for partials to 50%." ☕ flash() Hedgehog say: "What? Since when!?" Angel say: "Last month?" Angel say: "There was a 'strong­ economic­ headwinds­' apology speech and everything." Hedgehog say: "Fuck!" Angel say: "So, wings?" ☕ camera('body') Hedgehog say: "..." i look at the black top covering her back Hedgehog say: "Not that I can see." Angel say: "No binders, scars?" i start to lift it, but stop pat her shoulder blades through the cloth instead Hedgehog say: "Nothing." ☕ flash() Hedgehog say: "Half pay. You're not kidding?" Angel say: "Of course not." Hedgehog say: "Damn..." Angel say: "Watch it. I'm as mad as you are." Angel say: "But we still have a job to do." Hedgehog say: "Easy for you to say." ⏭ body loop 🚩 body done early ☕ camera('bed') Hedgehog say: "I'm done here." Angel say: "Already?" Hedgehog say: "Well..." Hedgehog say: "I'm taking a break." Angel say: "Hedgehog..." Hedgehog say: "Don't worry, I'll finish later." 🎵 door 🙂 imgl| ☕ scene('door') ☕ angel(false) i leave the boudoir ⏭ crawl 🚩 body done ☕ variables.inspectedBody = true ☕ camera('bed') Hedgehog say: "I'm done here." Angel say: "Hmm." Hedgehog say: "What is it?" Angel say: "...This is big, Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "Yeah? I thought it was a partial?" Angel say: "Yes, but­ that's not what I meant." Angel say: "I've narrowed it down quite a bit." Hedgehog say: "Okay." Angel say: "It's not exact..." Angel say: "But still­­ very likely." ☕ camera('head') i look at the reclining corpse Hedgehog say: "Come on, Angel." Hedgehog say: "What is she?" Angel say: "Some­ sort­ of succubus." Hedgehog say: "Succubus?" Hedgehog say: "Huh. Is that­ rare?" Angel say: "They're­ not exactly common." Hedgehog say: "That's good." Hedgehog say: "Gotta be worth a pretty penny." Angel say: "Yes, but think bigger, Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "Bigger?" Angel say: "Succubi also aren't exactly easy to kill." Hedgehog say: "Okay." Hedgehog say: "Lucky for us, she's already dead." Angel say: "No, you aren't getting it." Hedgehog say: "..." Angel say: "You found a dead succubus." Angel say: "A murdered­ succubus." 🎶 Angel say: "Who killed it?" Hedgehog say: "I don't know." Hedgehog say: "Another hunter?" Hedgehog say: "One of those­ go-getter types, maybe." Angel say: "Think, Hedgehog." Angel say: "Someone bagged a succubus without collecting the pay?" Hedgehog say: "...That'd be­ pretty stupid." Angel say: "It would." Angel say: "No self-respecting hunter would be that stupid." Hedgehog say: "But if it wasn't a hunter..." Angel say: "It might've been­ another devil." Hedgehog say: "...Two devils." Angel say: "Two­ devils." 🎶 none legible 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "Two devils­ means two payouts!" Angel say: "Ex­actly!" Angel say: "This night just got a lot better, Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "...Hold on, hold on." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "Let me think this through." Angel say: "Sigh." 🚩 mid questions 🎮 game_choice "Succubus?" | "Two devils?" | "Suspects?" | "Nevermind." -> mid done ⏭ $_ 🚩 "Succubus?" Hedgehog say: "So Penny-bun was some sort of­ sex fiend?" ☕ shake() Angel say: "Ugh­h­h. No." ☕ flash() Angel say: "Well,­ sort of." Angel say: "But­ not really." ☕ variables._ = variables.midqsSuccubus ? 'mid questions' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.midqsSuccubus = true Hedgehog say: "You said she was a succubus." Hedgehog say: "Don't they fuck you to death?" Angel say: "They don't­ f-­­ No." Angel say: "They're devils like any other." Angel say: "They just have very­ particular­ dietary restrictions." ☕ flash() Hedgehog say: "Lactose intolerant devils..." Angel say: "Very funny, Hedgehog." Angel say: "Most of them love milk, actually." ☕ flash() Hedgehog say: "Milk loving devils..." Angel say: "Bodily fluids are their main source of nutrition." Angel say: "I'm sure you can­ make the connection." Hedgehog say: "M­m." Angel say: "Normally hunters get a bit..." ☕ flash() Angel say: "Let's call it­ 'sympathetic'." Angel say: "And the live succubus goes unreported." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "Haha.­ Amateurs." Angel say: "You're one to talk..." Angel say: "Anyway, that's why they're a rare find." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "Because of­ sex?" ☕ flash() Angel say: "Because­ sex­ is camouflage." ⏭ mid questions 🚩 "Two devils?" Hedgehog say: "So, you think there are two devils?" Angel say: "Yes." ☕ variables._ = variables.midqsTwo ? 'mid questions' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.midqsTwo = true Hedgehog say: "And they killed each other?" Angel say: "At least one of them, yes." Hedgehog say: "So the other­ is still alive?" Angel say: "I would assume so, yes." Hedgehog say: "I can't fight a devil, Angel." Angel say: "Yes.­ I know." Hedgehog say: "I just check the bodies." Angel say: "I know, Hedgehog." Angel say: "I'm not saying to fight it." Angel say: "A live devil would destroy you." Hedgehog say: "Yeah." Angel say: "You just have to confirm it." Hedgehog say: "..." Angel say: "It's the same as always." Angel say: "Find it, report it, cash out." Angel say: "Let someone else do the actual hunting." Hedgehog say: "I don't know..." Hedgehog say: "This sounds­ dangerous." Angel say: "Of course it's dangerous." Angel say: "You're hunting devils, Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "..." ⏭ mid questions 🚩 "Suspects?" Hedgehog say: "If there's another devil..." Hedgehog say: "Who is it?" Angel say: "I can think of a couple suspects." ☕ variables._ = variables.midqsSuspects ? 'mid questions' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.midqsSuspects = true Angel say: "The possibilities­ are fairly limited." Hedgehog say: "Hm." Hedgehog say: "What if it's someone we haven't met?" Angel say: "That is also a possibility." Hedgehog say: "Sounded like Penny-bun had frequent guests." Hedgehog say: "Maybe it was one of them." Angel say: "That is­ another a possibility. Hedgehog say: "Maybe they're long gone." Angel say: "Maybe­ focus on the possibilities where we get paid." ⏭ mid questions 🚩 mid done Hedgehog say: "Nevermind." Angel say: "Good." Angel say: "Now, you better get moving." Angel say: "You've got a devil to hunt." Hedgehog say: "I know, I know." ☕ camera('bed') ☕ angel(false) i take one last look at the grisly scene 🎵 door 🙂 imgl| ☕ scene('door') and leave penny-bun's boudoir ⏭ crawl 🚩 body repeat this is penny-bun's boudoir and current final resting place Hedgehog say: "No point disturbing it." Hedgehog say: "I already confirmed her body." ☕ crawlflip() ⏭ crawl 🚩 meet morel 🏷 morel ☕ variables.morelMet = true ☕ autoclick() that makes it more- 🎶 ☕ voices['???'] = voices.Morel ☕ flash() ??? say: "You­­ don't belong here." ☕ shake() Hedgehog say: "Gah!" ☕ camera('well') i stumble back from the gaping hole 🎵 ruffle bump into someone behind me 🙂 imgl|morel 🎵 select ☕ scene('well-lit', 'well') a tall, dark haired woman ☕ flash() 🎶 none legible ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "Please tell me you didn't fall in." Hedgehog say: "Who, uh..." her hair is dripping wet plastered around her face Hedgehog say: "You were, uh, in the well?" ??? say: "..." 🙂 imgl|morel-flat she nods Hedgehog say: "That would make you­ Morel?" ??? say: "..." 🙂 imgl| 🙂 imgl|morel-flat again Hedgehog say: "Guess that's one mystery solved." 🙂 imgl|morel Morel say: "You are­­ solving mysteries?" Hedgehog say: "I'm trying to." Hedgehog say: "I'm just doing my best." Angel say: "Do you have to make it sound so pathetic?" Morel say: "You are­­ a detective?" Angel say: "Ha!" Hedgehog say: "Uh,­ no." Hedgehog say: "I was just­ looking for something." 🙂 imgl|morel-flat Morel say: "Oh." Morel say: "It's worse than I thought." Morel say: "You are­­ a dilettante." Angel say: "Ha­ha!" Hedgehog say: "What's that?" Angel say: "She's insulting you." Morel say: "Someone­­ who does not belong." Morel say: "But­­ desires to." Hedgehog say: "Hmm." Hedgehog say: "I'd say­ I'm more of a drifter." ☕ shake() ☕ autoclick() Angel say: "Hahahahahaha-" 🎶 ☕ flash() Morel say: "What do you­­ desire?" Hedgehog say: "Uh." Hedgehog say: "I'll have to think on that one." 🙂 imgl|morel Morel say: "Thought­­ betrays honesty." Morel say: "Speak­­ quickly." ☕ flash() ☕ autoclick() Morel say: "You­­ want-­­"­­ ☕ flash() Hedgehog say: "I­­ want­..." Hedgehog say: "To get paid." ☕ flash() Morel say: "And?" Hedgehog say: "To go home." ☕ post("spectacles", { type: "clear" }) ⏳ 400 ☕ flash() Morel say: "And?" Hedgehog say: "To catch a break?" ☕ post("spectacles", { type: "clear" }) ⏳ 400 ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|morel-flat Morel say: "And?" Hedgehog say: "To, uh,­ get laid?" Angel say: "Ew." ☕ post("spectacles", { type: "clear" }) ⏳ 800 ☕ flash() Morel say: "And?" Hedgehog say: "To, uh..." Hedgehog say: "To stop­ answering this question?" Morel say: "..." ☕ flash() 🎶 none legible Morel say: "See?" she reaches out a hand ☕ flash() touches the tip of a finger to my forehead 🙂 imgl|morel Morel say: "You thought about it." her hand is cold but surprisingly dry Morel say: "You­­ are Chanterelle's hunter." Morel say: "With­ the angel." Hedgehog say: "I am a hunter, yes." she lowers her hand Morel say: "Speak." Morel say: "If­ you want." ☕ angel(false) ⏭ morel talk choices 🚩 morel talk ☕ camera('well') Hedgehog say: "Morel?" she turns starts walking in a slow circle 🙂 imgl|morel-flat Morel say: "What­ do you want?" she stares at me­ intently Hedgehog say: "What do I want?" clenches a fist Morel say: "Speak." 🎮 game_choice "I want to talk to you." -> morel talk 2 | "What do YOU want?" -> morel end ⏭ $_ 🚩 morel talk 2 Hedgehog say: "I want to talk to you." 🙂 imgl|morel 🚩 morel talk choices 🎮 game_choice ask about the house -> morel house | ask about the others -> morel others | ask about devilry -> morel devilry | leave -> morel leave ⏭ $_ 🚩 morel leave ⏭ leave well 🚩 morel house ☕ variables._ = variables.morel_house ? 'morel house choices' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.morel_house = true Hedgehog say: "So, you live here too?" she doesn't say anything Hedgehog say: "I'll be honest." Hedgehog say: "When I first saw this house-" Hedgehog say: "-I wasn't expecting to find anyone inside." Morel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "Imagine my surprise." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "When I find three­ beautiful­ women." 🙂 imgl|morel-flat Morel say: "..." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "Anyway, I had some questions." ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|morel Morel say: "Then­ ask them." 🚩 morel house choices ☕ variables._ = choices({\ "ask about the bar": "morel bar",\ "ask about the well": "morel well",\ "ask about the boudoir": variables.inspectedBody ? "morel boudoir" : false,\ "ask about the garden": "morel garden",\ "nevermind": "morel talk choices",\ }) 🎮 game_choice $_ ⏭ $_ 🚩 morel bar Hedgehog say: "Noticed this place has a bar." Hedgehog say: "Seems nice." 🙂 imgl|morel-flat she stares at me ☕ variables._ = variables.morel_bar ? 'morel bar quick' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.morel_bar = true Hedgehog say: "...Nice as anything here, at least." doesn't say anything Hedgehog say: "You go to the bar often?" she slowly­ shakes her head Hedgehog say: "Don't drink?" 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "I can respect that." Morel say: "It's­ empty." Hedgehog say: "Empty?" Morel say: "And dry." Hedgehog say: "Maybe not well-stocked, but there were drinks." Hedgehog say: "Your friend Sebacina seemed to make sure of that." Morel say: "The drinks." Morel say: "They­ leave you dry." Morel say: "Dangerous, wasteful." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "..." Hedgehog say: "No need to get preachy about it." Morel say: "I prefer­ the well." Hedgehog say: "You drink out of it?" she slowly­ shakes her head­ again 🙂 imgl|morel Morel say: "I­ prefer it." 🚩 morel bar quick Hedgehog say: "...Okay." 🙂 imgl|morel ⏭ morel house choices 🚩 morel well Hedgehog say: "This your well?" 🙂 imgl| 🙂 imgl|morel she nods ☕ variables._ = variables.morel_well ? 'morel bar quick' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.morel_well = true Hedgehog say: "Bit strange, isn't it?" Morel say: "Strange?" Hedgehog say: "Well­ inside a house." Morel say: "It's­ not strange." Hedgehog say: "Wells go outdoors, usually." Morel say: "It did." Morel say: "The well­ was here first." Hedgehog say: "First? You mean before the house?" Morel say: "Yes." Hedgehog say: "How's that work?" Hedgehog say: "They built a house around a well?" 🙂 imgl|morel-flat Morel say: "Yes." Hedgehog say: "Huh." Hedgehog say: "Why'd they do that?" Morel say: "I didn't ask." Morel say: "It was­ a long time ago." Hedgehog say: "How long?" 🙂 imgl|morel Morel say: "Too­ long." Hedgehog say: "..." ⏭ morel house choices 🚩 morel boudoir Hedgehog say: "I checked Penny-bun's boudoir earlier." 🙂 imgl|morel-flat she says nothing but i can see her tense up Hedgehog say: "Gruesome scene." Morel say: "...Yes." Morel say: "Sickening." Hedgehog say: "You saw it too, then?" Morel say: "Yes." Hedgehog say: "Difficult thing to conceptualize." ☕ variables._ = variables.morel_boudoir ? 'morel boudoir quick' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.morel_boudoir = true Hedgehog say: "What would drive someone to do a thing like that?" Morel say: "I think­ it's the building." Hedgehog say: "The building?" 🙂 imgl|morel 🙂 imgl|morel-flat Morel say: "The building­ is sick." Morel say: "These walls­ are deathly ill, contagious." Hedgehog say: "Oh, I've heard about that." Hedgehog say: "Black mold. Nasty stuff." Hedgehog say: "A 'silent killer'." Morel say: "No." Morel say: "The house­ itself­ is dying." Morel say: "You can't live­ in a dying house." Morel say: "You can only die." Hedgehog say: "It is an old house." Hedgehog say: "Probably got a lot of problems." Hedgehog say: "Mold, vermin, asbestos in the ducts." Hedgehog say: "...That's a thing, right?" Morel say: "No." Hedgehog say: "I'm pretty sure that's a thing." Hedgehog say: "Angel, what can you tell me about asbestos?" ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "Uh..." Angel say: "Fibrous silicate, commonly used for insulation before being declared a carcinogen." Angel say: "Avoid inhaling or ingesting any you come across." ☕ autoclick() Morel say: "I'm­ not-" Hedgehog say: "I'm not going to eat asbestos, Angel." Angel say: "Good." Angel say: "You shouldn't eat silicates in general." Hedgehog say: "Thanks, Angel." ☕ angel(false) Morel say: "...I'm­ not talking about asbestos." Hedgehog say: "Right." Hedgehog say: "Penny-bun was decapitated, anyway." Morel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "So I don't think it's the building that killed her." 🚩 morel boudoir quick ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|morel Morel say: "Think­ what you want." ⏭ morel house choices 🚩 morel garden ☕ variables._ = variables.morel_garden ? 'morel garden 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.morel_garden = true Hedgehog say: "Noticed you girls have a garden going." Morel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "Most people do those outdoors." Morel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "Though, I suppose most people put wells outdoors too." 🙂 imgl|morel-flat Morel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "Why do you have a garden?" Morel say: "To­ grow." Hedgehog say: "Grow what?" Morel say: "Plants." Hedgehog say: "What kind of plants?" Morel say: "..." Morel say: "Not­ mine." Hedgehog say: "Hm." 🙂 imgl|morel ⏭ morel house choices 🚩 morel garden 2 Hedgehog say: "About the garden..." 🙂 imgl|morel-flat Morel say: "Not­ mine." 🙂 imgl|morel ⏭ morel house choices 🚩 morel others ☕ variables._ = variables.morel_others ? 'morel others choices' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.morel_others = true Hedgehog say: "What do you think of the others?" Morel say: "Others?" Hedgehog say: "Your friends." Morel say: "...Friends?" Hedgehog say: "Housemates. Whatever." Hedgehog say: "I don't know your relationships." 🙂 imgl|morel-flat Morel say: "...You don't." Hedgehog say: "Yeah." Hedgehog say: "How about you fill me in?" 🙂 imgl|morel 🚩 morel others choices 🎮 game_choice ask about penny-bun -> morel penny-bun | ask about chanterelle -> morel chanterelle | ask about sebacina -> morel sebacina | nevermind -> morel talk choices ⏭ $_ 🚩 morel penny-bun ☕ variables._ = variables.morel_pennybun ? 'morel penny-bun 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.morel_pennybun = true Hedgehog say: "What's your relationship with Penny-bun?" 🙂 imgl|morel-flat Morel say: "Relationship..." Morel say: "That­ is presumptive." Hedgehog say: "Oh. Sorry?" Morel say: "Penny-bun had­ many relationships." Morel say: "Not anymore." Hedgehog say: "...Sorry. For your loss." Morel say: "Loss?" 🙂 imgl|morel Morel say: "Penny-bun­ is still here." Hedgehog say: "...Right." Morel say: "You are­ a hunter." her voice is firm 🙂 imgl|morel-flat Morel say: "Will you­ take her?" Hedgehog say: "Nah, not my thing." Hedgehog say: "I just check the bodies." ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|morel Morel say: "Good." Morel say: "It's difficult­ to be alone." Hedgehog say: "...You don't want to be separated." 🙂 imgl|morel-flat she nods her head Hedgehog say: "I understand." Hedgehog say: "You're in mourning." Hedgehog say: "You two were­ close?" 🙂 imgl|morel Morel say: "Of course." Hedgehog say: "Were you... physical?" 🙂 imgl|morel-flat Morel say: "Don't­ presume." Hedgehog say: "Uh, sorry,­ again?" Morel say: "Physicality­ is­­ a sterile measure." Hedgehog say: "Yeah, okay." Morel say: "We­ understood­ each other." Hedgehog say: "I'm just trying to ask if, you know..." Hedgehog say: "You knew what she was?" Morel say: "...A devil?" Hedgehog say: "Yeah." Morel say: "You are­ a very crass person." Hedgehog say: "What?­ Why?" ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "She's right." Morel say: "You are­ poking­ at a wound." ☕ flash() Morel say: "Stop it." Hedgehog say: "..." ☕ angel(false) 🙂 imgl|morel ⏭ morel others choices 🚩 morel penny-bun 2 ☕ variables._ = variables.morel_pennybun == 2 ? 'morel penny-bun 3' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.morel_pennybun = 2 Hedgehog say: "About Penny-bun..." ☕ flash() Morel say: "It feels­ like the world is getting quieter." Hedgehog say: "Huh?" 🙂 imgl|morel-flat Morel say: "When is­ the last time you shouted?" Hedgehog say: "Shouted?" Morel say: "With all­ that you are." Morel say: "Screamed." Morel say: "Let someone hear­ the detritus­ in your lungs." Hedgehog say: "..." Hedgehog say: "What does this have to do with Penny-bun?" 🙂 imgl|morel Morel say: "...Nothing." ⏭ morel others choices 🚩 morel penny-bun 3 Hedgehog say: "About Penny-bun..." ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|morel-flat Morel say: "No." Morel say: "I don't want­ to talk about Penny-bun." Hedgehog say: "...Okay." 🙂 imgl|morel ⏭ morel others choices 🚩 morel chanterelle Hedgehog say: "What's your relationship with Chanterelle?" Morel say: "Chanterelle is­ strong." Morel say: "Strength­ is important." Hedgehog say: "I agree." 🙂 imgl|morel-flat Morel say: "But­ it is not­ everything." Hedgehog say: "..." Hedgehog say: "Is that it?" 🙂 imgl|morel Morel say: "Yes." ⏭ morel others choices 🚩 morel sebacina Hedgehog say: "What's your relationship with Sebacina?" Morel say: "Non-existent." ☕ variables._ = variables.morel_sebacina ? 'morel others choices' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.morel_sebacina = true Hedgehog say: "You're not friends?" Morel say: "No." Hedgehog say: "You live together, though." 🙂 imgl|morel-flat Morel say: "I live­ here." Morel say: "She lives­ somewhere else." Hedgehog say: "It's a big house, but not that big." Hedgehog say: "You must bump into each other sometimes." Morel say: "Sebacina is­ territorial." Morel say: "She also­ respects boundaries." Morel say: "You­ do not." Hedgehog say: "...She doesn't seem too respectful to me." 🙂 imgl|morel Morel say: "Respect­ is mutual." Hedgehog say: "Hmm." ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "She's insulting you again." Hedgehog say: "I know, I know." ☕ angel(false) ⏭ morel others choices 🚩 morel devilry ☕ variables._ = variables.morel_devilry ? 'morel devilry choices' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.morel_devilry = true Hedgehog say: "I need to talk to you­ about devilry." Morel say: "Yes." Morel say: "You are Chanterelle's hunter." Hedgehog say: "You say it­ like I belong to her." Morel say: "..." 🚩 morel devilry choices ☕ variables._ = choices({\ "ask about the hunt": "morel hunt",\ "ask about the body": "morel body",\ "ask about magic": variables.sebacina_pennybun2 == 2 ? "morel magic" : false,\ "inspect her": variables.canInspect ? "morel inspection" : false,\ "nevermind": "morel talk choices",\ }) 🎮 game_choice $_ ⏭ $_ 🚩 morel hunt ☕ variables._ = variables.morel_hunt ? 'morel hunt 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.morel_hunt = true Hedgehog say: "Did Chanterelle say what I'm hunting?" Morel say: "She did not need to." Morel say: "Hunters­ only hunt­ one thing." Hedgehog say: "Right..." 🙂 imgl|morel-flat Morel say: "Have you found it?" Hedgehog say: "Sort of." Morel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "Angel thinks there's more to find." ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "Don't bring me into this." Morel say: "Angel." 🙂 imgl|morel Morel say: "Where­ is your angel?" Morel say: "May I­ see her?" Hedgehog say: "Uh,­ no." Hedgehog say: "She doesn't work the field." Angel say: "Thank God." 🙂 imgl|morel-flat Morel say: "Oh." Morel say: "But Chanterelle­­ said she met the angel?" Hedgehog say: "She did." Hedgehog say: "They spoke, but it's all remote." Morel say: "...Oh." Hedgehog say: "Do you want to speak with her too?" ☕ flash() Angel say: "Wh-­ No!­ Not another!" 🙂 imgl|morel Morel say: "The voices of angels­­ may be heard by anyone." 🙂 imgl|morel-flat Morel say: "But I wanted to see one." Hedgehog say: "She's nothing special to look at." Angel say: "Excuse me?" Hedgehog say: "You know what I mean." ☕ angel(false) Hedgehog say: "'Angel' is just a name." Morel say: "...Pity." 🙂 imgl|morel ⏭ morel devilry choices 🚩 morel hunt 2 ☕ variables._ = variables.readJournal && !variables.morelJournal ? 'morel journo' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables._ = variables.inspectedBody && !variables.morelMint ? 'morel mint' : '' ⏭ $_ Hedgehog say: "Have you seen any devils?" 🙂 imgl|morel-flat Morel say: "..." ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "Subtle." Hedgehog say: "Figured I might as well try." ☕ angel(false) 🙂 imgl|morel Morel say: "..." ⏭ morel devilry choices 🚩 morel journo ☕ variables.morelJournal = true Hedgehog say: "I found a journal earlier." 🙂 imgl|morel-flat Morel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "You know anything about it?" Morel say: "It's rude­ to read­ other people's journals." Hedgehog say: "Sorry. It wasn't hidden or anything." Morel say: "Don't apologize­ to me." Morel say: "Not­ mine." Hedgehog say: "Oh." Hedgehog say: "Whose is it?" 🙂 imgl|morel Morel say: "Not­ mine­ to say." Hedgehog say: "..." ⏭ morel devilry choices 🚩 morel mint ☕ variables.morelMint = true Hedgehog say: "What do you know about mint?" Morel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "Would someone here have mint?" Morel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "Maybe Penny-bun?" ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|morel-flat Morel say: "No." Morel say: "Penny-bun­ would never." Hedgehog say: "...Hm." 🙂 imgl|morel ⏭ morel devilry choices 🚩 morel body ☕ variables._ = variables.morel_body ? 'morel body 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.morel_body = true Hedgehog say: "About the body..." Morel say: "You­ saw Penny-bun." Hedgehog say: "Yeah, I did." Morel say: "What did you think?" Hedgehog say: "She had a tail." Morel say: "That's­ not a thought." Hedgehog say: "Huh?" 🙂 imgl|morel-flat Morel say: "What­ did you think." Hedgehog say: "...I think..." 🎮 game_choice "She was pretty." | "She was murdered." | "She was posed." Hedgehog say: $_ Morel say: "That is­ an obvious thought." 🙂 imgl|morel Morel say: "You are­ not good at this." Hedgehog say: "Hey." Hedgehog say: "I do okay." ⏭ morel devilry choices 🚩 morel body 2 Hedgehog say: "About the body..." 🙂 imgl|morel-flat Morel say: "Please." Morel say: "Stop­ talking about it." Hedgehog say: "..." 🙂 imgl|morel ⏭ morel devilry choices 🚩 morel magic ☕ variables._ = variables.morelMagic ? 'morel magic 2' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.morelMagic = true Hedgehog say: "What do you know about magic?" Morel say: "More­ than you." Hedgehog say: "Okay." Hedgehog say: "What can you tell me about it?" Morel say: "Nothing." Hedgehog say: "..." Hedgehog say: "I heard Penny-bun knew magic." Morel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "Is that true?" 🙂 imgl|morel-flat Morel say: "Magic­ is incompatible­ with truth." Hedgehog say: "...That sounds fake." 🙂 imgl|morel Morel say: "That's­ the point." Hedgehog say: "..." ⏭ morel devilry choices 🚩 morel magic 2 Hedgehog say: "...Do you know magic?" Morel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "..." Hedgehog say: "Guess I'll­ ask someone else." ⏭ morel devilry choices 🚩 morel inspection Hedgehog say: "I'd like to perform a physical inspection." Morel say: "Would you like to?" Morel say: "Or do you­ want­ to?" Hedgehog say: "Uh." Hedgehog say: "Both?­ Either?" 🙂 imgl|morel-flat Morel say: "No." Hedgehog say: "It'll just take a few minutes." Morel say: "No." Hedgehog say: "Come on." Morel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "Fine, fine." 🙂 imgl|morel ⏭ morel devilry choices 🚩 leave well 🙂 imgl| ☕ scene('door') ☕ angel(false) i head back to the hallway 🎵 door and try not to look back ⏭ crawl 🚩 visit morel ☕ scene('well-lit', 'far') this is the room with the well 🙂 imgl|morel morel is standing in the center of the room 🎮 game_choice talk to her -> morel talk | leave -> leave well ⏭ $_ 🚩 chanterelle cancelled 🏷 ear Hedgehog say: "Let's talk this through." ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "Then do it somewhere else." ☕ post('imgc', 'floater', { type: 'show', message: { f: '' } }) 🙂 imgl|chanterelle 🚩 ☕ angel(false) she pulls back Chanterelle say: "Heard enough of you two squabbling tonight..." ⏭ leave garden 🚩 chanterelle end 🏷 ear ☕ variables.death = 'chanterelle'; ⏭ death check 🚩 chanterelle checked 🏷 ear ☕ variables.deaths.chanterelle = true; ☕ window.setItem('deaths', variables.deaths); Hedgehog say: "It'll just be a few minutes, Angel." Angel say: "No. Anything could happen in a few minutes." Chanterelle say: "Anything?" Hedgehog say: "Chanterelle's been cooperative so far." 🙂 imgc|chanterelle-lean Chanterelle say: "Very­ cooperative." Hedgehog say: "What could go wrong?" Angel say: "..." Chanterelle say: "Don't worry, Angel." Chanterelle say: "I'll take good care of your hunter." Angel say: "Ugh." Angel say: "You want me to just­ sit here?" Angel say: "Wait in silence­ while God knows what goes on?" 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "...You could go get a coffee or something." Angel say: "You're impossible." Hedgehog say: "Come on." Angel say: "..." Angel say: "...Fine." Angel say: "I give up." Angel say: "It's your funeral." Hedgehog say: "Okay, okay." Angel say: "The second I get back, this feed is turning back on." Chanterelle say: "Thank you, An­gel." ☕ angel(false) 🎶 🎵 close ⏳ 1500 there is­ a total silence the lack of a constant buzz that i'd gotten used to 🎶 none legible Chanterelle say: "Just the two of us now." Chanterelle say: "Nice to have a little­ privacy, isn't it?" 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "I guess." Chanterelle say: "So..." ☕ post('imgc', 'floater', { type: 'show', message: { f: '' } }) 🙂 imgl|chanterelle 🚩 Chanterelle say: "Where do we start?" 🚩 inspect choices 🎮 game_choice check horns | check claws | check wings | check tail | check tongue | check teeth | check hooves ⏭ $_ 🚩 check horns Hedgehog say: "..." Chanterelle say: "What is it?" i look at her bare forehead Hedgehog say: "No, I think we can skip that one." Chanterelle say: "..." ⏭ inspect choices 🚩 check claws ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelleClaws ? 'check claws 2': '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.chanterelleClaws = true Hedgehog say: "I need to check for claws." Chanterelle say: "Claws?" she lifts an arm slightly wrist bent, hand splayed ☕ flash() wiggles her fingers Chanterelle say: "Been neglecting my cuticles." Chanterelle say: "But 'claws' is a bit harsh." the nails are plain a little rough and ridged but normal Hedgehog say: "Okay. No claws." ⏭ inspect choices 🚩 check claws 2 Hedgehog say: "Still no claws?" Chanterelle say: "Hmph." ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "Would a slap­ confirm it?" Hedgehog say: "...Just double-checking." ⏭ inspect choices 🚩 check wings ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelleWings ? 'check wings 2': '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.chanterelleWings = true Hedgehog say: "I need to check for wings." ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Ha­ha." Chanterelle say: "Do I look­ like I have wings?" Hedgehog say: "I need to check anyway." Hedgehog say: "Sometimes­ there are scars." 🙂 imgl|chanterelle she blinks, twice Chanterelle say: "...If you insist." she turns around in one quick motion ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-lean pulls her top over her head Hedgehog say: "Oh, uh." tosses it aside Chanterelle say: "...Well?" the skin of her back is unmarred except for the thin strap of a brassiere Hedgehog say: "Yeah,­ no wings." she turns to face me again ☕ shake() Hedgehog say: "Uh,­ you, uh." i look away ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Ha­ha." Chanterelle say: "You're very shy­ for a hunter." Hedgehog say: "You're not­ cold?" 🙂 imgl|chanterelle Chanterelle say: "It's fine." Chanterelle say: "Please, continue." ⏭ inspect choices 🚩 check wings 2 Hedgehog say: "Sure you don't have wings?" she crosses her arms over her half-naked chest ☕ shake() 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-sweat Hedgehog say: "Uh." i try not to stare 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "...Nevermind." ⏭ inspect choices 🚩 check tail ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelleTail ? 'check tail 2': '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.chanterelleTail = true Hedgehog say: "I need to check for a tail." Chanterelle say: "A tail?" Hedgehog say: "Yeah." ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Nice try!" Chanterelle say: "You just want to grab my ass." Hedgehog say: "Uh." Hedgehog say: "It's­ not like that." 🙂 imgl|chanterelle Chanterelle say: "Convenient, isn't it?" she puts her hands on her hips Chanterelle say: "Do you accuse every pretty girl of devilry, Hedgehog?" Hedgehog say: "I just­ need to check." Chanterelle say: "Oh you­ need­ to?" Hedgehog say: "I do." 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-lean Chanterelle say: "You need­ to grab­ my ass." Hedgehog say: "...Just a look would be fine." Chanterelle say: "Mm-­hm." Chanterelle say: "A look." ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "A quick peek­ under my panties." ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "That's­ not-" ☕ shake() Chanterelle say: "I'll give you a tip, Hedgehog." 🙂 imgl|chanterelle Chanterelle say: "You need to work your way up to that." Chanterelle say: "Treat a girl to dinner, give her a kiss, first." Hedgehog say: "You've got the wrong idea." ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelleWings ? 'check tail undress': 'check tail dress' ⏭ $_ 🚩 check tail undress Chanterelle say: "I suppose you'll ask for the bra next?" Hedgehog say: "No, let's just­ forget it." ⏭ inspect choices 🚩 check tail dress Hedgehog say: "Let's just­ forget it." ⏭ inspect choices 🚩 check tail 2 Hedgehog say: "I still need to check for a tail." Chanterelle say: "You're a slow learner." Hedgehog say: "..." Chanterelle say: "I hope you don't treat Angel this way." Chanterelle say: "Is that why you're out here all alone?" Hedgehog say: "I don't know what you're talking about." Chanterelle say: "Of course you don't." Hedgehog say: "..." ⏭ inspect choices 🚩 check tongue Hedgehog say: "I need to check your tongue." Chanterelle say: "My tongue?" ⏭ kiss 🚩 check teeth Hedgehog say: "I need to check your teeth." Chanterelle say: "My teeth?" ⏭ kiss 🚩 check hooves ☕ variables._ = variables.chanterelleHooves ? 'check hooves 2': '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables.chanterelleHooves = true my eyes drift downward she's wearing boots Hedgehog say: "I need to check for­ hooves." thick, tanned leather Chanterelle say: "Hooves?" up to her calves Chanterelle say: "You want­ to see my feet?" Hedgehog say: "Yeah." 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Didn't peg you for the type, Hedgehog." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "..." Chanterelle say: "Oh, don't look at me like that." Chanterelle say: "You're like a little puppy..." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "I'm just­ doing my job." 🙂 imgl|chanterelle Chanterelle say: "Sigh." Chanterelle say: "Fine." she shifts on her feet Chanterelle say: "Zipper's on the inside." Hedgehog say: "Huh?" she points­ down 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-sweat Hedgehog say: "You want­ me­ to...?" taps her foot Chanterelle say: "If you don't mind." i kneel down Hedgehog say: "Yeah, okay." the leather is worn soft, flaking at the seams it looks like­ a tight fit Chanterelle say: "What's the hold up?" Hedgehog say: "Uh,­ right." i find the tab little metal ring bit and pull 🎵 zip ⏳ 1500 she places a hand on my shoulder balancing as she lifts her foot i hold the boot down her leg­ slides­ out and at the end ☕ flash() a simple­ black­ sock Hedgehog say: "...May I?" ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Ha­ha!" 🙂 imgl|chanterelle Chanterelle say: "How could I refuse­ such a polite request?" i tug­ the edge of the cloth gently pull it down freeing­ her ankle revealing ☕ flash() five­ stubby­ toes 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-lean Chanterelle say: "Sa­tis­fied?" they curl­ slightly Hedgehog say: "...Yeah." Hedgehog say: "Normal feet." ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|chanterelle Chanterelle say: "Personally, I think they're heavenly." she sticks her foot­ back in the boot releases my shoulder 🎵 zip i zip it up for her Hedgehog say: "Uh." i'm still holding the sock Chanterelle say: "What is it now?" Hedgehog say: "...Nothing." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog i stand back up ⏭ inspect choices 🚩 check hooves 2 Hedgehog say: "I was thinking..." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-sweat Hedgehog say: "I should really check both feet." Chanterelle say: "One wasn't enough?" Hedgehog say: "...Just in case." ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "Don't push it, Hedgehog." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "Okay, okay." ⏭ inspect choices 🚩 kiss Hedgehog say: "Yeah." Chanterelle say: "How­ exactly­ do you want to check?" Hedgehog say: "Huh?" Hedgehog say: "I can just­ look?" Hedgehog say: "Open up." she smiles tight-lipped Chanterelle say: "Are you sure?" ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-lean Chanterelle say: "Don't you want to be­ thorough?" ☕ shake() she presses up against me ☕ flash() nuzzles into my neck Hedgehog say: "Woah." her chest­ is soft­ against mine ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "This is-" ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "Shush." hands circle my waist one slips under my shirt ☕ flash() pinches my side ☕ shake() Hedgehog say: "Ah!" Chanterelle say: "You're so tense!" Chanterelle say: "Re­lax..." her movements are insistent Hedgehog say: "This is all­ a bit sudden..." forceful Chanterelle say: "What's the matter?" ☕ shake() pushing me­ to the floor ☕ camera('floor') 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "You don't like me?" ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "I­ don't-" 🙂 imgl|chanterelle Chanterelle say: "It's okay!" 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-lean she's on top of me Chanterelle say: "Angel's not listening, remember?" hair hanging over my face Chanterelle say: "You're­ my­ hunter right now." Chanterelle say: "You should­ inspect­ my mouth­ properly." ☕ flash() licks her lips they fall towards mine i feel the warmth­ of her breath ☕ autoclick() it brushes my tongue­ and i- ☕ shake() 🎶 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-sweat Hedgehog say: "Hrrk!" i gag, suddenly Hedgehog say: "What the-" ☕ flash() 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "-oh my god, sorry." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "I just got this weird taste, and... Sorry." ☕ shake() 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-laugh she just­ giggles Chanterelle say: "My poor little hunter." 🙂 imgl|chanterelle she sits up still straddling my waist Chanterelle say: "It was a simple task." Chanterelle say: "Practically handed to you on a platter!" Hedgehog say: "Huh?" i realize 🙂 imgr|hedgehog her hands are pinning mine to the dirty floor Chanterelle say: "But you decided to chase little old me." ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "Wait. I didn't-­­ I don't-" ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "I'm very disappointed." she adjusts her position Chanterelle say: "But it's alright." knees on my shoulders Chanterelle say: "I can forgive you." freeing up her hands ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "If­­ you apologize." 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-lean she lowers her head over mine stares me in the eye ☕ shake() i struggle try to twist out from under her Chanterelle say: "What do you say?" she's heavier­ than she looks Chanterelle say: "You can apologize for me, can't you?" Hedgehog say: "I'm..." Hedgehog say: "I'm­ sorry?" ☕ shake() i push again no luck, again Chanterelle say: "No, no­ that's not good enough." ☕ shake() she runs one hand over my chest the other over her own mirroring the movement Chanterelle say: "Poor Hedgehog..." Chanterelle say: "I want you­ to apologize­ pro­per­ly." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-sweat Hedgehog say: "I'm sorry!" ☕ shake() panicking Hedgehog say: "Please, I'm sorry!" where's angel... ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "M­m." Chanterelle say: "That's better, but..." Chanterelle say: "I don't believe­ your words are enough." ☕ shake() her fingers­ trace lines­ up our necks up­ past the chin hovering over lips Chanterelle say: "I want you­­ to show me." Chanterelle say: "Show me how sorry you are, Hedgehog." ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "What? I don't-" ☕ flash() she grabs my jaw ☕ shake() 🙂 imgr|hedgehog squeezes ☕ flash() Hedgehog say: "Mphgh!" Chanterelle say: "Shush." Chanterelle say: "It's okay." she places two fingers­ in her own mouth swirls them around pushes­ at the inside of her cheek ☕ flash() in­ and out, in­ and out Chanterelle say: "M­m­m­m." opens wide slowly­ drags­ them out­ along her tongue her­ uncomfortably­ long­ tongue Chanterelle say: "After all..." they're drenched dripping with saliva strands of it­ still connect her open lips Chanterelle say: "It's been­ so very long­ since I've had a proper meal." she spreads her wet digits admires her handiwork­ for a moment then­ returns her attention to me ☕ shake() 🚩 🏷 black 🎶 for dancing 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-sweat and shoves them up my nose ☕ shake() Hedgehog say: "Hg­ng­gh­gh!" knuckle deep­ in each nostril ☕ shake() i try to shake her off ☕ shake() she just pushes in further Chanterelle say: "Are you sorry­ now, Hedgehog?" the sensation­ is overwhelming ☕ flash() an acidic sting­ that floods my skull eyes watering, ears clenching ☕ shake() Hedgehog say: "Hrk-­­kack-­krkk-" i hack and cough uncontrollably ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "Shush.­ Just let it out." body desperately trying to expel the vile saliva from my airway it's useless she wiggles her fingers ☕ shake() my whole body wriggles with them ☕ shake() Hedgehog say: "Ststpsrps-" ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-laugh Chanterelle say: "Stop sputtering,­ you tease." ☕ shake() she twists inside my nasal passages forces my head up further, my mouth wider Hedgehog say: "Agh­ah­hah..." 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-lean Chanterelle say: "Hurry up­ and give it to me." ☕ flash() she spits on her free hand Chanterelle say: "Come on. Don't hold back." ☕ flash() smears it over my bleary eyes Chanterelle say: "You know­ you want to." licks her lips ☕ flash() Chanterelle say: "Spew for me." ☕ shake() she lunges forward ☕ flash() sealing the rancid orifice over my own ☕ shake() her kiss is unbearable tongue­ stretching, scraping ☕ shake() souring every surface it tastes Chanterelle say: "M­m." ☕ shake() like dying ☕ shake() my body convulses ☕ shake() my stomach screams ☕ shake() my throat becomes­ a wretched fountain­ bursting with bile ☕ shake() Hedgehog say: "Gfh­stkfh­fdhfg..." chanterelle­ gulps greedily­ from its spout ☕ shake() a revolting mess spills out of me and into her an inhuman upheaval ☕ flash() she desperately swallows­ as i surge­ again­ and again­ and again­ and again ☕ shake() but it spurts and sputters from the corners of our mouths she clumsily paws at the puke that pools out over my chest tries to drive the excess back to her overflowing maw but refuses to let our lips unlock ☕ shake() just slops my sick into our sticky faces ☕ shake() where it invites more to erupt from my esophagus ☕ shake() Hedgehog say: "Gggh­glgggl­bbgblg..." ☕ flash() it gets in my eyes ☕ flash() in my nose ☕ flash() in my lungs­ in my lungs­ my lungs­ my lungs ☕ shake() i struggle to breathe through foul fluid ☕ shake() my head­ gets light ☕ shake() my lids­­ get heavy the last­­ thing­­ i hear 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-laugh is chanterelle­­ cackling Chanterelle say: "Don't­ give out­ on me­ yet..." 🙂 imgl|chanterelle-lean Chanterelle say: "I've still­­ got room­­­ for dessert." ⏭ dead 🚩 sebacina cancelled Hedgehog say: "Waste of time anyway." Hedgehog say: "Magic isn't real." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "...Whatever." ☕ camera('bar') Sebacina say: "You'd spoil the fun anyway, I bet." ⏭ sebacina devilry choices 🚩 sebacina end ☕ variables.death = 'sebacina'; ⏭ death check 🚩 sebacina checked ☕ variables.deaths.sebacina = true; ☕ window.setItem('deaths', variables.deaths); Hedgehog say: "Okay." Hedgehog say: "Let's see this magic." Sebacina say: "Ha.­ Ha­ha." Sebacina say: "Okay, but you have to promise-" ☕ camera('bar') she motions for me to sit down 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "-no skeptic bullshit till I'm done." pats the seat next to her Hedgehog say: "Okay, okay." ☕ camera('counter') 🎵 ruffle i sit down Sebacina say: "Give me your hand." i hold a hand out to her Sebacina say: "Other hand." Hedgehog say: "It matters?" Sebacina say: "Yes. And I said no skeptic bullshit." Hedgehog say: "I'm just asking." Sebacina say: "No asking, either." Hedgehog say: "..." i hold out my other hand ☕ shake() she grabs it Sebacina say: "Let's see..." pushes it onto the counter ☕ shake() roughly spreads my fingers 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "Hey, ow." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-smile Sebacina say: "You've got big hands, creep." Hedgehog say: "Okay?" Sebacina say: "That's good." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "Makes it easier to read." she pokes and prods at my palm Hedgehog say: "..." it seems­ random Sebacina say: "..." ☕ shake() she lightly pinches each finger Sebacina say: "Okay." Sebacina say: "Now we can start." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "You didn't start already?" Sebacina say: "Gotta feel out the territory first." Hedgehog say: "...Sure, right." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "..." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "Okay." Sebacina say: "See here?" ☕ flash() she touches­ the soft spot­ between thumb­ and index Sebacina say: "This is your hallow." Hedgehog say: "Alright." uses two fingers ☕ flash() traces the wrinkles­ on either side Sebacina say: "This is your girdle." Hedgehog say: "Sure." Sebacina say: "Now, see your index finger?" Hedgehog say: "Uh-huh." Sebacina say: "That belongs­ to the god Jove." Hedgehog say: "..." Sebacina say: "Bend it." Hedgehog say: "Huh?" ☕ shake() she grabs it­ and pulls 🙂 imgl|sebacina-smile Sebacina say: "Try to cross your life line." it's an awkward stretch but i can do it 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "Like that?" Sebacina say: "Hold it there." ☕ shake() she pushes my middle finger down i realize it had lifted with the index 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "I said­ hold­ it." i can't­ hold both­ at the same time 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-sweat Hedgehog say: "Hey. Hey that hurts." Sebacina say: "Huh." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog she lets go Sebacina say: "You couldn't cross it." Sebacina say: "That's a bad sign." Hedgehog say: "Yeah?" Sebacina say: "Passed your terminus." Hedgehog say: "...What does that mean?" she puts a finger on my wrist as if­ checking my pulse Sebacina say: "Means you're closer to death than life." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "Ha­ha." Hedgehog say: "O­kay." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "..." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "I didn't say anything." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "..." she puts her whole hand­ flat on mine holds it there Hedgehog say: "..." ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "...Is this-" Sebacina say: "Sh­h­h." Hedgehog say: "..." she rotates it­ slightly ☕ shake() 🎵 ruffle squeezes fingers­ entwining mine Hedgehog say: "Oh, uh." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-surprise Sebacina say: "Do you feel that?" Hedgehog say: "Feel what?" Sebacina say: "Concentrate." Hedgehog say: "..." Hedgehog say: "It feels..." Hedgehog say: "Achy?" 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "It's damaged." Hedgehog say: "What is?" Sebacina say: "Your constitution." 🙂 imgl|sebacina she lets go again puts her knuckles­ on my palm ☕ shake() 🎵 ruffle starts rubbing them back and forth­ quickly Hedgehog say: "Ow­w­w..." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-smile Sebacina say: "Stop being such a baby." 🎵 ruffle she speeds up the friction­ warms my hand she stops suddenly lowers her face towards my hand ☕ flash() 🎵 sniff sniffs 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "Hmm­m­m­m­m." Sebacina say: "You've got­­ bad circulation." Hedgehog say: "...Yeah?" 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "That what your magic tell you?" Sebacina say: "No.­ I can just tell." Hedgehog say: "Ha..." Hedgehog say: "So, is that it?" Sebacina say: "Al­most." ☕ flash() 🎵 ruffle she flips my hand places it flat, palm down, on the counter 🙂 imgl|sebacina-smile Sebacina say: "This part's fun." she rubs­ one finger­ in a circle Hedgehog say: "Yeah?" gently massaging­ the back of my hand Sebacina say: "Yeah." i watch her movements the lines­ in my body hair can't deny, it is­ relaxing Sebacina say: "Don't move..." she withdraws ☕ autoclick() then­ a moment later- 🚩 🏷 black 🎶 🎵 thunk ☕ shake() *THUNK* ☕ flash() 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-sweat Hedgehog say: "Ahh!" sharp pain ☕ flash() ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "Hedgehog? What happened?" ☕ flash() a­ knife stuck through my hand, digging into the counter 🎶 for dancing ☕ flash() Sebacina say: "Ha,­ ha­ha." sebacina holding its handle Hedgehog say: "Wh-­what the fuck?" Angel say: "Hedgehog?!" ☕ shake() i grab at her with my free hand, try to pull it off she doesn't budge 🙂 imgl|sebacina-laugh Sebacina say: "Ha­haha! Don't even try it." Hedgehog say: "L-­­let me go!­ Shit!" Angel say: "Hedgehog!" Sebacina say: "Why would I do that?" Sebacina say: "Didn't I tell you-" 🙂 imgl|sebacina she lowers her head 🙂 imgl|sebacina-smile Sebacina say: "-this part was fun?" ☕ flash() licks the blood­ pooling round the blade Hedgehog say: "You..." ☕ flash() her tongue is hot ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|sebacina-lick wet,­ coiling ☕ flash() an obscenely­ long­ muscle Hedgehog say: "You're a devil." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-laugh Sebacina say: "Ha!­ Ha­haha!" 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "You think?" Angel say: "I'm-­ I'm calling for backup!" ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|sebacina-lick she takes another lick Sebacina say: "Wanna see my tail-" ☕ shake() wiggles the knife Hedgehog say: "Argh­gh!" Sebacina say: "-and confirm it, creep?" Angel say: "Just­ stay put!" Hedgehog say: "Fuck you!" Hedgehog say: "Get me out of here!" Sebacina say: "What's the matter-" ☕ flash() lick Sebacina say: "-aren't you having fun?" ☕ flash() lick Angel say: "I can't do anything more..." Angel say: "Just­ stall,­ keep her talking!" ☕ flash() lick Sebacina say: "It's funny..." Sebacina say: "You're my first hunter-" ☕ flash() lick, lick Sebacina say: "-but you taste just the same." Hedgehog say: "Taste?" Sebacina say: "I thought it'd be different." i watch her tongue Sebacina say: "Something­ special." loop fully around the knife Sebacina say: "It's just arrogance, isn't it?" ☕ shake() Sebacina say: "That you actually thought­ you could stop a devil?" Hedgehog say: "I'm not-­ I didn't-" ☕ flash() lick Hedgehog say: "I just­ check the bodies..." Angel say: "Hedgehog, wait!" Angel say: "Flirt with her!" Hedgehog say: "...What?" Angel say: "The body was a succubus!" Hedgehog say: "How would I..." ☕ flash() li­i­i­ck Sebacina say: "How would you­­ what?" Hedgehog say: "I-­ I want..." her tongue slows Hedgehog say: "I want­­ you...?" 🎶 🙂 imgl|sebacina-smile she pauses Sebacina say: "You want me­­ to what?" Hedgehog say: "...Fuck!" Hedgehog say: "I don't know! Fuck me!" Angel say: "...You­ moron." 🙂 imgl|sebacina her tongue snakes up Sebacina say: "Oh." she wipes her mouth 🎶 for dancing Sebacina say: "So­ you're one of those­ creeps." blood smeared to one side 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "All­ I ever get­ is the perverts-" ☕ post('imgf', 'floater', { type: 'show', message: { w: `256px`, h: `256px` } }); ☕ shake() 🎵 hit she smacks me upside the head Sebacina say: "-you're­ all-" ☕ post('imgf', 'floater', { type: 'show', message: { w: `224px`, h: `224px` } }); ☕ shake() 🎵 hit again Sebacina say: "-so­ fucking­ gross-" ☕ post('imgf', 'floater', { type: 'show', message: { w: `160px`, h: `160px` } }); ☕ shake() 🎵 hit again Angel say: "H..dg..ho..!" 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "-blood on my hands-" 🙂 imgf| ☕ post('imgf', 'floater', { type: 'show', message: { w: `96px`, h: `96px` } }); ☕ flash();shake() 🎵 hit again Sebacina say: "-blood dripping down my lips-" ☕ post('imgf', 'floater', { type: 'show', message: { w: `64px`, h: `64px` } }); ☕ flash();shake() 🎵 hit harder Sebacina say: "-anywhere­ but in my fucking stomach!" ☕ angel(false) ☕ flash();shake() 🎵 hit Hedgehog say: "P­lea­se..." my ears ring Sebacina say: "Imagine treating other humans like that?" 🙂 imgl|sebacina-surprise Sebacina say: "'oh­h­ so­o­ hot­ how you spilled­ some liquid on your face'" Sebacina say: "'dribble more water like-­ like­ a little fuckin baby­ oughh­h­h'" Hedgehog say: "What..." 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "Such a waste." Sebacina say: "Blood isn't even that good!" Sebacina say: "It stains.­ It smells.­ It's­ a mess." Hedgehog say: "Then-­ then leave mine alone!" 🙂 imgl|sebacina-laugh Sebacina say: "Ha­ha­haha!" 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise Sebacina say: "Shut up." she grabs my ring finger Sebacina say: "No, a good meal-" pulls it back, hard Sebacina say: "-is all about texture." 🎵 ruffle rubs it against her cheek Sebacina say: "The way it feels­ in your mouth." along her lips Hedgehog say: "No..." Sebacina say: "Even better­ when it feels back." 🙂 imgl|sebacina-lick puts it­ in her mouth Hedgehog say: "Wait!" Sebacina say: "You feel me, don't you?" ☕ shake() i feel­ sharpness canines, incisors, molars lightly pressing­ length-wise along the digits Hedgehog say: "St-­stop!" Hedgehog say: "Let's talk! I'm sorry!" ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "We-­ we can-" ☕ flash() 🚩 🏷 red 🎶 she bites ☕ shake() Hedgehog say: "Agh­gh­gh!" i try to pull back Sebacina say: "Mm­m­m..." ☕ shake() her teeth rip my skin ☕ shake() the knife twists my flesh she mumbles­ through a full mouth ☕ shake() 🎶 for dancing Sebacina say: "St­rug­gle­ mo­re..." ☕ shake() each movement­ rakes me­ against razor teeth Sebacina say: "Tha­t's­ it..." ☕ shake() her jaw clenches, loosens,­ clenches­ tighter Hedgehog say: "Stop! Stop!" Sebacina say: "It's­ so­ tough­ and che­wy­ when­ it's fresh..." ☕ flash() i feel her tongue­ wrap around me Hedgehog say: "Don't..." ☕ shake() squeezing the flesh Sebacina say: "Mmm­mm­mm..." ☕ shake() pulling at the tears Hedgehog say: "Ah! Ahh!­ Stoooop!" ☕ autoclick() Sebacina say: "Makes me wanna-­­ wanna-­" ☕ shake() Sebacina say: "gr­r­r­r­r-" ☕ flash();shake() she rolls her jaw­ back and forth ☕ flash();shake() chews­­ again­ and again ☕ shake() Hedgehog say: "F­f­Ff­fFUuCk!!" ☕ flash() Sebacina say: "Hah­h­h... hah­h..." she finally releases ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|sebacina-smile slides me­ out of her mouth ☕ shake() my hand shakes uncontrollably 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "Fuck... fuck it hurts..." i'm afraid to look but i have to see 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-sweat ☕ shake() Hedgehog say: "Ah... Ahh!" it's­ a bloody mess raw tissue­ hangs from the sides the nail is gone bone showing at the knuckles i can't ☕ flash() i can't move it Hedgehog say: "M-­monster..." ☕ shake() she caresses my aching hand ☕ flash() Sebacina say: "Ask me­ to fuck you again." Hedgehog say: "What?" grabs my thumb Sebacina say: "Come on-" 🙂 imgl|sebacina 🎵 sniff sniffs it ☕ flash() Sebacina say: "-beg me." presses it against bloody lips Hedgehog say: "Please! Don't!" ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|sebacina-surprise Sebacina say: "Don't­ fuck you?" 🙂 imgl|sebacina-smile Sebacina say: "Fine-" she giggles 🙂 imgl|sebacina-laugh Sebacina say: "-I'll settle for another bite." she opens her jaw ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "Wait­wait­wait-" ☕ flash();shake() 🙂 imgl|sebacina-lick 🎵 thunk snaps shut Hedgehog say: "Gah­h­h­h!" ☕ flash() severs it­ in one bite Hedgehog say: "N-­no more..." Sebacina say: "Bun­ always said-" she speaks as she grinds it Sebacina say: "-the thumb­ belongs­ to Venus-" even with the nerves gone Sebacina say: "-but I­ never liked­ to share." the chewing is painful­ just to hear Hedgehog say: "I can't take it..." Sebacina say: "..." ☕ shake() she wiggles the knife again ☕ shake() Hedgehog say: "Gh­gh..." suddenly 🙂 imgl|sebacina-smile Sebacina say: "I'll be honest-" 🚩 🏷 black 🎵 ruffle pulls it out Sebacina say: "-you're really taking it like a champ." this­ is my chance Sebacina say: "Most people would have passed out by now." i need to run Sebacina say: "Maybe being a hunter counts for something after all." ☕ camera('bar') i take two steps ☕ shake() ☕ camera('floor') 🎵 hit fall­ flat on the floor 🙂 imgl|sebacina Sebacina say: "Not that it makes a difference, really." ☕ shake() my head­ aches ☕ shake() my hand­ my arm­ my whole body­ is on fire 🎵 ruffle i scrabble at the floor sebacina tosses the blade away Sebacina say: "I'm not going to fuck you, creep." ☕ shake() watches me squirm Sebacina say: "But tell you what-" 🙂 imgl|sebacina-raise rears her head Sebacina say: "-I'll let you in on a secret-" gets ready­ to pounce 🎶 ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl|sebacina-lick Sebacina say: "-I­­ l­o­v­e­­ the taste­­ of cock." ⏭ dead 🚩 morel cancelled morel keeps circling Morel say: "What­ do you want?" Hedgehog say: "Uh, I want... to leave." she keeps staring Hedgehog say: "I'll­ be back later." but doesn't stop me ⏭ leave well 🚩 morel end ☕ variables.death = 'morel'; ⏭ death check 🚩 morel checked ☕ variables.deaths.morel = true; ☕ window.setItem('deaths', variables.deaths); 🙂 imgl|morel Hedgehog say: "What do you want?" Morel say: "What­ do I­­ want?" Morel say: "Hm." 🙂 imgl|morel-flat Morel say: "H­m­m­m." Hedgehog say: "Take your time." Morel say: "I want­­ to eat you." Hedgehog say: "Oh." Hedgehog say: "Uh, what?" she takes a step forward Morel say: "I­ want." Morel say: "To­ devour you." 🎶 her nails­ unfurl Morel say: "I­ want." 🙂 imgl|morel-look Morel say: "To­ consume." wet, spindling­ tendrils Hedgehog say: "Oh,­ you-­­ you're... Oh." Hedgehog say: "Uh, Angel?" ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "I'm-­ I'm listening." Morel say: "I­ want." 🎶 for dancing Morel say: "To­ swal­low­­ all­­ that you are." ☕ flash(); shake() 🎵 ruffle she swipes twisting digits­ like a whip barely missing my face 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-sweat Hedgehog say: "Ah!­ Don't just listen, help!" i look for the exit Morel say: "I­ want." the door is behind her Morel say: "To­ eat­ you!" ☕ flash(); shake() 🎵 ruffle dodge­ another swipe to the left ☕ scene('well', 'well') 🎵 thunk dropping the torch ☕ autoclick() Angel say: "I called for backup, but-" ☕ flash() Morel say: "I­ want!" ☕ flash(); shake() 🎵 ruffle duck­ as she lunges to the right Hedgehog say: "Fuck!" ☕ flash() Angel say: "Hedgehog!" ☕ voices.Morel.volumeBase *= 1.5 ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "I'm ok, I'm-" ☕ flash(); shake() Morel say: "I­ want!" i stumble back ☕ flash(); shake() Morel say: "TO­ EAT­ YOU!" ☕ shake() 🎵 hit trip on hard stone ☕ flash() Hedgehog say: "Fu­uuuck!" ☕ voices.Morel.volumeBase /= 1.5 ☕ shake() ☕ camera('down') i fall headfirst ☕ window.parent.document.querySelector('#imgr').setAttribute('style', 'transition: transform 0.2s ease-out!important; transform: scaleY(-1)!important;') ☕ flash() 🙂 imgl| 🙂 imgf| ☕ angel(false) ☕ camera('inside') into the well 🚩 🏷 in well 🙂 imgr|hedgehog ☕ scene('') close my eyes brace for impact 🎶 Hedgehog say: "..." Hedgehog say: "Huh?" ☕ scene('well', 'inside') i'm suspended upside-down but not falling ☕ flash() i feel light-headed blood rushing i feel ☕ shake() a wriggle­ on my ankle ☕ nonangel(true) 🙂 imgf|morel-look 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-sweat Hedgehog say: "Ah!" fingers coil­ up and down­ my leg Morel say: "I want­ to eat you." morel holds me steady leaning over the well tendrils taut­ a yard deep 🙂 imgf|morel-flat Morel say: "But­ I'm not going to." Hedgehog say: "O­h?" Hedgehog say: "I'm-­­ uh... Glad?" Morel say: "You­ can't­ satisfy­ me." Hedgehog say: "Is that..." Hedgehog say: "Is that­ an insult?" my voice echoes all around me bouncing off wet, slimy­ stone Hedgehog say: "I mean.­ I don't­ want you to eat me." Hedgehog say: "So­ it's ok if it's an insult." for a moment all i can hear is a faint dripping ☕ shake() i shudder slightly 🎵 key jingle ☕ flash() and my keys fall out my pocket Hedgehog say: "Fuck!" *spl­ash* Morel say: "You are­ inadequate." Hedgehog say: "Uh.­ Okay." Morel say: "Emp­ty." i reach out to the closest wall try to get a grip but my fingers slip Hedgehog say: "Ah­hh..." Morel say: "A mouth­ful­ of­ nothing." Hedgehog say: "...Angel?" Morel say: "A­ waste." Hedgehog say: "Angel?­­ Can you­ hear me?" Morel say: "But." 🙂 imgf|morel-look Morel say: "I can­­ look­ at you." my vision sparkles at the corners 🎶 for dancing Morel say: "Imagine­ how you taste." Morel say: "How you would­­ feel." she lifts Morel say: "To pull­ apart." like i weigh nothing Morel say: "To place­ each piece­ inside." closer Morel say: "I'm­ so hungry." closer Morel say: "I'm so­ hungry." closer Morel say: "I'm­ so­­ hungry." her grip tightens 🙂 imgf|morel Morel say: "But­­ I am a good girl." 🎶 🙂 imgf|morel-flat Morel say: "Aren't I?" 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "W-­what?" ☕ flash() she squeezes ☕ shake() 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-sweat Hedgehog say: "Ah! Uh! Uh! Right!" Morel say: "Good­ girls­­ eat­ what they need." she stops lifting Morel say: "Nothing more." Morel say: "That's­­ what Penny-bun said." Hedgehog say: "Ohh..." Morel say: "I don't­ need­ you." Hedgehog say: "Sounds like­ Penny-bun was smart!" Morel say: "Penny-bun­­ ate­­ in­cess­ant­ly." 🙂 imgf|morel Morel say: "But­ she said­ I am­­ a good girl." Hedgehog say: "You, uh.­ You are­ a good girl." Morel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "You're a good girl­ for not eating me." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "I mean it!" ☕ shake() her fingers writhe but keep me in place Hedgehog say: "...Morel?" Morel say: "..." i try to get a good look see her smiling­ down at me 🙂 imgr|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "Are­ you going to let me go?" Morel say: "..." Morel say: "Do you know­ what it's like­ to starve?" Hedgehog say: "N-­­no." Morel say: "Don't worry." 🎶 for dancing 🙂 imgf|morel-look Morel say: "I'll teach you." she starts moving again Hedgehog say: "Wait..." this time, lowering Morel say: "Just like Penny-bun­ taught me." 🙂 imgr|hedgehog-sweat Hedgehog say: "Wait!" her fingers start to retract Hedgehog say: "Morel! I can't swim!" Morel say: "I wanted­­ to eat her­ too." they peel­ and coil­ one­ by one Morel say: "But­ I never did." she drops me 🙂 imgf| ☕ angel(false) ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "Wait! I can't-" ☕ shake() ☕ autoclick() *spl­ash* ☕ autoclick() i can't, i can't-­ ☕ autoclick() nono­no­no­no- ☕ autoclick() gr­gl­bl­bl- ☕ autoclick() hr­gl­bl­bl- ☕ autoclick() bl­bl­bl­bl- ☕ autoclick() bl­bl­bl­bl- bl­bl­­bl­­­bl­­­­bl... ☕ window.parent.document.querySelector('#imgr').setAttribute('style', '') ⏭ dead 🚩 coward end 🏷 black Hedgehog say: "Not worth it." i hit the gas ☕ scene('') Angel say: "Ugh­h­h­h." Angel say: "I hate you, Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "Aw, Angel." Hedgehog say: "You don't mean that." Angel say: "I mean it enough." Hedgehog say: "There's always next time." Angel say: "Don't." Angel say: "This is why we only get shitty confirmation jobs." Angel say: "Give me one reason I shouldn't ask for a reassignment after this." Hedgehog say: "Come on, Angel." Angel say: "I'm serious." Hedgehog say: "Angel..." Hedgehog say: "We're partners." Angel say: "Stop whining. It's pathetic." Angel say: "Is it so much to ask for a partner who does their job?" Hedgehog say: "This job..." Hedgehog say: "This one's no good." Angel say: "'No good'?" Hedgehog say: "I've had a bad feeling since it started." Angel say: "A 'bad feeling'?" Hedgehog say: "Yeah." Hedgehog say: "You said it too." Angel say: "I didn't." Hedgehog say: "Come on, you've been warning me all night." Hedgehog say: "'watch yourself, hedgehog', 'look out, hedgehog', 'don't touch that, hedgehog'" Hedgehog say: "We're just­ quitting while we're ahead." Angel say: "Hmph." Angel say: "I don't like leaving jobs half-done." Angel say: "And more importantly-" Angel say: "-I've got rent to pay, Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "So do I." Hedgehog say: "A succubus... that's pretty rare, yeah?" Hedgehog say: "Gotta be decent pay, even cut in half." Angel say: "It's­ better than usual, yeah." Angel say: "But you're halving it for no reason!" Angel say: "And I still think this isn't a one-devil job." Hedgehog say: "Angel..." Angel say: "This could've been a big haul!" Hedgehog say: "Do you­ really want a new partner?" Angel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "I'm sorry it was a partial." Hedgehog say: "We'll do the next one proper. Really." Hedgehog say: "But this succubus thing..." Hedgehog say: "I'm out of my depth here." Angel say: "So you're a coward." Angel say: "That's what it is?" Hedgehog say: "Sure." Hedgehog say: "I'll be a coward­ if it saves my ass." Angel say: "Sigh." Hedgehog say: "You want someone brave, you go ask around." Hedgehog say: "Don't get attached, though." Angel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "I hear they don't last long." Angel say: "I get it, Hedgehog." Angel say: "It's not your fault." Angel say: "I'll­ submit the partial." Hedgehog say: "Okay, thanks." Hedgehog say: "And­ we're good?" Angel say: "We're fine.­ Drop it." Angel say: "But you owe me!" Hedgehog say: "I know, I know." Angel say: "A whole succubus..." Angel say: "Ugh­h­h­h I could've taken my car in!" Angel say: "Argh­ I was already budgeting this all out..." Hedgehog say: "Yeah?" Angel say: "I could've gotten takeout tonight, Hedgehog!" Angel say: "We just lost a lo­o­ot of money!" Hedgehog say: "Half of a lot­ is still a lot." Hedgehog say: "Want me to grab burgers or something?" Angel say: "What? You're coming to the office?" Hedgehog say: "I could." Angel say: "You've been working the field all night." Angel say: "Go home, Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "It's on the way back." Angel say: "I know where you live, Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "...It's­ not that far out of the way." Hedgehog say: "And I owe you, remember?" Angel say: "...You do." Angel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "You want Burger City? Gorilla Burger 2?" Angel say: "Ew, no." Angel say: "...There's a Bip Burger south of Main St." Hedgehog say: "Uh." Angel say: "I'll pull up the directions." Hedgehog say: "Thanks, Angel." Angel say: "Stupid job.­ Stupid devils." Hedgehog say: "Come on, it's really not worth it." Angel say: "...I know." Angel say: "You won't weasel out of the next one though." Angel say: "I promise." Hedgehog say: "Yeah, yeah." i keep driving it's dark,­ and cold but i don't mind ⏭ end 🚩 angel end Angel say: "...Okay." Angel say: "Maybe­ that's for the best." Hedgehog say: "Huh. Figured you'd be mad." i hit the gas ☕ scene('') Hedgehog say: "What happened to being thorough?" Angel say: "I'll be honest, Hedgehog:" 🚩 🏷 angel ☕ flash(); shake() ☕ nonangel(true) ☕ scene('laptop') ☕ window.parent.document.body.classList.add('angel') 🙂 imgf|hedgehog 🙂 imgr|angel Angel say: "I'm just glad you're not dead." Hedgehog say: "Oh.­ Uh, me too?" Angel say: "You're in over your head here." Hedgehog say: "Come on, have a little faith in me." Angel say: "I've had faith all night." Angel say: "You're the one quitting, where's yours?" Hedgehog say: "...Fair enough." Hedgehog say: "I just gave up." Hedgehog say: "Actually,­ no." Hedgehog say: "You want to know the real reason?" Angel say: "I'd prefer that, yes." Hedgehog say: "You said earlier­ to be on the lookout for a second devil." Hedgehog say: "But­ I think­ we aren't going to find one." Angel say: "What?" Hedgehog say: "We just got one." Hedgehog say: "One dead devil." Angel say: "That's­­ not what I was thinking." Hedgehog say: "Yeah? What do you think?" 🙂 imgr|angel2 Angel say: "I think­­ it's all of them." Hedgehog say: "All of them?­ All of­ who?" Angel say: "Every woman you've met tonight." 🙂 imgr|angel4 Angel say: "They're all devils." Hedgehog say: "All­ of them?" Angel say: "I don't know how or why." 🙂 imgr|angel Angel say: "But you stumbled into a genuine nest." Hedgehog say: "A nest?" Angel say: "Yes, a nest.­ Of devils." Angel say: "It makes sense." Angel say: "I've been getting bad vibes all night." Hedgehog say: "Bad­ vibes?" Angel say: "And you haven't been yourself, Hedgehog." Angel say: "You've been­ distracted." Angel say: "Acting strange." Hedgehog say: "Strange?" Angel say: "Careless." 🙂 imgr|angel6 Angel say: "Impulsive." Angel say: "More­ than a little­ stupid." Angel say: "I think­­ it's devilry." Hedgehog say: "Devilry..." 🙂 imgr|angel Angel say: "Stop just repeating me, Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "..." Angel say: "We need to do something about this." Hedgehog say: "Do­­ what?" Angel say: "Hedgehog!" 🙂 imgr|angel2 Angel say: "There are three­ live­ devils here!" Hedgehog say: "May­be." Angel say: "Definitely!" Hedgehog say: "...I didn't confirm any of them, though." Hedgehog say: "Just Penny-bun's body." Angel say: "You've been investigating all night." Angel say: "You must have picked up on something." Hedgehog say: "I don't know..." Hedgehog say: "Even Penny-bun was just a partial, right?" Hedgehog say: "Do we really have more than that?" Angel say: "I've been preparing reports on each of them." 🙂 imgr|angel Angel say: "Listen..." 🚩 evidence loop 🏷 angel ☕ variables._ = variables.sebacinaEvidence + variables.chanterelleEvidence + variables.morelEvidence ? 'out of evidence' : '' ⏭ $_ ☕ variables._ = choices({\ "sebacina's devilry": variables.sebacinaEvidence ? 'accuse again' : true,\ "chanterelle's devilry": variables.chanterelleEvidence ? 'accuse again' : true,\ "morel's devilry": variables.morelEvidence ? 'accuse again' : true,\ }) 🎮 game_choice $_ ⏭ $_ 🚩 accuse again 🏷 angel 🙂 imgr|angel1 Angel say: "She's a devil, Hedgehog!" Hedgehog say: "...Maybe." Hedgehog say: "But we can't confirm it." ⏭ evidence loop 🚩 sebacina's devilry 🏷 angel ☕ variables.sebacinaEvidence = true 🙂 imgr|angel1 Angel say: "Sebacina­ drank­ your blood." Hedgehog say: "When she disinfected my hand?" Hedgehog say: "That was gross." Hedgehog say: "But it was­ mostly alcohol." Angel say: "Alcohol­ and blood." Hedgehog say: "You make it sound like she's a vampire." Hedgehog say: "She just didn't want to waste it." 🙂 imgf|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "She's­ an economic drinker." Hedgehog say: "Not much to go on." 🙂 imgr|angel2 Angel say: "What was she eating in there, Hedgehog?" 🙂 imgf|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "I don't know." Hedgehog say: "What?" 🙂 imgr|angel1 Angel say: "People!" Hedgehog say: "What people?" Hedgehog say: "I didn't see any other people." 🙂 imgr|angel2 Angel say: "Because she ate them!" Hedgehog say: "...That sounds pretty far-fetched." Angel say: "Sigh." 🙂 imgr|angel3 Angel say: "Sebacina­ also claimed to practice magic." Hedgehog say: "...Palm-reading." Hedgehog say: "It's a hobby, not devilry." 🙂 imgr|angel1 Angel say: "It's­ blasphemous." 🙂 imgf|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "Ha­haha." 🙂 imgf|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "Now you know you're reaching." Angel say: "Ugh. Fine." ⏭ evidence loop 🚩 chanterelle's devilry 🏷 angel 🙂 imgr|angel1 ☕ variables.chanterelleEvidence = true Angel say: "Chanterelle definitely tried to seduce you." 🙂 imgf|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "Yeah­ she did." 🙂 imgr|angel3 Angel say: "So you agree?" Hedgehog say: "I agree­ she came onto me." Hedgehog say: "What's your point?" Angel say: "Succubi always seduce hunters!" 🙂 imgr|angel2 Angel say: "This is textbook, Hedgehog." Hedgehog say: "Maybe..." 🙂 imgf|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "But it's not liked we fucked." 🙂 imgr|angel1 Angel say: "Hedgehog!" Hedgehog say: "You don't believe me?" Hedgehog say: "I think­ you'd have heard if we did." ☕ autoclick() Angel say: "No,­ I-" ☕ flash() Hedgehog say: "It'd be loud." 🙂 imgr|angel4 Angel say: "I­ don't­ care­ if you had sex!" Angel say: "The point is she's using sex to manipulate you." 🙂 imgf|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "Sex that­ we didn't have." 🙂 imgr|angel6 Angel say: "The appeal of sex." Angel say: "She's using it as a defense mechanism." Angel say: "To hide that she's a devil." Hedgehog say: "Maybe­­ she just likes me?" 🙂 imgr|angel1 Angel say: "Get over yourself." Hedgehog say: "Ha­haha." Angel say: "This isn't funny, Hedgehog." 🙂 imgf|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "It might sound like a joke." Hedgehog say: "But sometimes­­ women­ want to have sex­ with me." Angel say: "Sigh." Hedgehog say: "You telling me flirting is devilry now?" Angel say: "...O­kay." Angel say: "Fine." 🙂 imgr|angel3 Angel say: "So­­ she's either a devil­­ or a desperate­ slut." Hedgehog say: "...Who could say?" ⏭ evidence loop 🚩 morel's devilry 🏷 angel 🙂 imgr|angel1 ☕ variables.morelEvidence = true Angel say: "Morel lives in a well." Hedgehog say: "Yeah? You believe that?" Angel say: "You don't?" Hedgehog say: "Well... I never actually saw her in there." Hedgehog say: "She was just wet." 🙂 imgr|angel4 Angel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "Lots of ways to get wet." Angel say: "Hedgehog." 🙂 imgf|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "Maybe­ she's an avid swimmer?" 🙂 imgr|angel5 Angel say: "A well's not a pool." Hedgehog say: "I don't know..." 🙂 imgf|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "What does­ 'lives in a well'­ even mean?" Hedgehog say: "Does she breathe underwater?" Hedgehog say: "She sleep down there?" Hedgehog say: "I didn't see any gills." Hedgehog say: "Could just be a metaphor." Angel say: "A metaphor for what?" Hedgehog say: "Beats me." Hedgehog say: "I only got maybe half of what she said." Hedgehog say: "She talked in riddles." Angel say: "Her speech patterns are part of it, yes." 🙂 imgr|angel2 Angel say: "I'd say it meets one of the psych markers." Angel say: "All we need is one­ physical match." Hedgehog say: "I don't know what to tell you." Hedgehog say: "She was a wet, weepy­ weirdo." Hedgehog say: "Didn't exactly get to search her." 🙂 imgr|angel3 Angel say: "Sigh." Hedgehog say: "Not going to now." ⏭ evidence loop 🚩 out of evidence 🏷 angel Angel say: "...This is ridiculous, Hedgehog." Angel say: "They're devils." 🙂 imgr|angel1 Angel say: "They're obviously devils." Hedgehog say: "Obviously?" Hedgehog say: "So you can confirm it, then?" 🙂 imgr|angel2 Angel say: "Hedgehog!" Angel say: "They were going to eat you alive!" 🙂 imgf|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "Ha­ha­hahaha." Hedgehog say: "When was that?" 🙂 imgr|angel6 Angel say: "When­ever they got a chance!" Hedgehog say: "Come on, Angel." Hedgehog say: "I appreciate the concern." 🙂 imgf|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "I really do." Hedgehog say: "But I can handle myself." 🙂 imgr|angel4 Angel say: "No, you can't." Angel say: "You need me." ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "That's not what I-" 🎶 🙂 imgr|angel1 Angel say: "Why­ are being so­ difficult?" Angel say: "You sound like a devil's advocate!" Hedgehog say: "...Look, I get where you're coming from." Hedgehog say: "The house, those girls, the body..." Hedgehog say: "Something­ doesn't add up." Angel say: "Exactly!" Hedgehog say: "But­­­ who cares?" Hedgehog say: "Do we have enough for another confirmation?" 🙂 imgr|angel4 Angel say: "...No." Hedgehog say: "So let's cash in the one we have!" Hedgehog say: "Forget the rest." ☕ autoclick() Hedgehog say: "Even if­ one of them is a devil-­" 🙂 imgr|angel2 Angel say: "They're­ ALL­ devils!" Hedgehog say: "Especially­ if they're all devils-" Hedgehog say: "-I wouldn't go back to find out." Angel say: "...I'm not saying you should." Angel say: "They'd tear you apart." Hedgehog say: "Okay." Angel say: "You'd be totally, utterly­ helpless." 🙂 imgf|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "Okay, okay." 🙂 imgr|angel1 Angel say: "You'd die, Hedgehog." Angel say: "You'd die horribly, and I'd have to listen." 🙂 imgr|angel5 Angel say: "I don't want­ to listen­ to you die." Hedgehog say: "So, job done." Angel say: "...That's it?" 🎶 none legible 🙂 imgf|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "That's it." Angel say: "We're just­ leaving them be?" Hedgehog say: "Yeah." 🙂 imgr|angel3 Angel say: "What about the murder?" Hedgehog say: "What about it?" Hedgehog say: "Let the cops deal with it." Angel say: "They're illegal residents, Hedgehog." Angel say: "They're not going to call the cops." Hedgehog say: "Oh, right." Hedgehog say: "Still not our job though." Angel say: "We're letting a violent criminal run loose." 🙂 imgr|angel1 Angel say: "A violent­ criminal­ devil." Hedgehog say: "...The victim was also a devil." Hedgehog say: "So it's a bit of a wash." Angel say: "...That's not how it works." Hedgehog say: "The way I see it..." Hedgehog say: "They did us a favour." Hedgehog say: "One devil kills another, we get a body to confirm." Hedgehog say: "An above average body." Hedgehog say: "An in-and-out job." Hedgehog say: "Not a bad deal." Hedgehog say: "That murderer­ is paying our bills." Hedgehog say: "Earned some­ leeway­ in my books." Angel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "How much does a succubus go for anyway?" Angel say: "...Half of a succubus, since it's a partial." Hedgehog say: "Sure. Half a succubus." Angel say: "...Split two ways." Hedgehog say: "Okay. Quarter a succubus." 🙂 imgr|angel3 Angel say: "...Still a lot more than usual." Hedgehog say: "Good." 🙂 imgf|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "Good job, team!" Angel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "It's nice when the long nights pay off sometimes, yeah?" Angel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "It's been awhile since we had a big one." Angel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "Maybe we should celebrate?" Angel say: "..." 🙂 imgf|hedgehog Hedgehog say: "Bit late for it, I guess." Angel say: "..." Hedgehog say: "Talk to me, Angel." 🙂 imgr|angel5 Angel say: "...I don't want to talk right now, Hedgehog." Angel say: "I'll fill out the paperwork­ for the partial." Angel say: "You can­­ just­ head home." Hedgehog say: "You sure?" Angel say: "Yeah." Hedgehog say: "You remember my deposit info?" Angel say: "Yeah." Hedgehog say: "Not gonna screw me over, right?" 🙂 imgr|angel2 Angel say: "Never have, never will." Hedgehog say: "Okay." Hedgehog say: "You're a good partner, Angel." Angel say: "Yeah." 🙂 imgf|hedgehog-smile Hedgehog say: "Alright, alright." Hedgehog say: "Good night, Angel." Angel say: "...Good night,­ Hedgehog." ☕ flash() 🙂 imgf| ☕ nonangel(false) Angel say: "..." 🚩 angel desktop 🏷 angel 🎮 game_desktop $_ ⏭ $_ 🚩 angel notepad 🏷 angel no need i already compiled my notes ⏭ angel desktop 🚩 angel solitairota 🏷 angel 🚩 world pole 🏷 angel no... it's late already there's no time to play games ⏭ angel desktop 🚩 delete chanterelle 🏷 angel ☕ variables.chanterelleDeleted = true i hover my mouse over the file i could­ just submit it anyway Angel say: "..." Angel say: "Sigh." i delete it ⏭ angel desktop 🚩 delete sebacina 🏷 angel ☕ variables.sebacinaDeleted = true i consider­ making a copy Angel say: "Sigh." i delete it ⏭ angel desktop 🚩 delete morel 🏷 angel ☕ variables.morelDeleted = true i stare at the file Angel say: "Sigh." i delete it ⏭ angel desktop 🚩 delete penny-bun 🏷 angel ☕ variables.pennybunDeleted = true i make a few final edits redact a couple more of hedgehog's comments and submit penny-bun's file for review 🙂 imgr|angel4 Angel say: "...Done." ⏭ angel desktop 🚩 angel shutdown 🏷 angel ☕ variables._ = variables.pennybunDeleted ? 'angel done' : '' ⏭ $_ Angel say: "Not yet, I haven't submitted the report." Angel say: "Yaw­w­n..." ⏭ angel desktop 🚩 angel done 🏷 angel 🚩 🏷 black ☕ silentLog(true) 🙂 ⏳ 1500 🎮 game_end ☕ silentLog(false) ☕ scene('') ⏳ 1500 thanks for­ playing made­ by an­ a­bom­ina­ble­ pair­­ of­ stink­ards D­O­M­I­N­O­ C­L­U­B ☕ post("spectacles", { type: "clear" }) ⏳ 99999999 ☕ parent.location.reload(); ⏳ 99999999 🚩 death check ☕ variables.reshowAngel = variables.angelShowing ☕ variables._ = variables.deaths[variables.death] ? '' : `${variables.death} checked` ⏭ $_ ☕ flash() ☕ angel(true) Angel say: "Hedgehog?" Hedgehog say: "Huh?" Angel say: "I'm just-­­ just­ concerned." Angel say: "Something feels off." Angel say: "Can we­­ regroup?" 🎮 game_choice reconsider | ignore her ⏭ $_ 🚩 reconsider Hedgehog say: "Alright, alright." ⏭ $death cancelled 🚩 ignore her Hedgehog say: "Not now." ☕ autoclick() Angel say: "But-" ☕ flash() ☕ angel(variables.reshowAngel) ⏭ $death checked 🚩 end 🙂 ⏳ 1000 RESTART ☕ parent.location.reload(); ⏳ 99999999