Isle of God

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/*Setting story variables*/ <<silently>> <<set $Gender to "an Awesome Person" $Genderref to "They" $Genderpos to "Their" $Gendercom to "'re" $Architype to "Normal" $Architypestrength to 1 $Architypedexterity to 1 $Architypecreativity to 1 $ConcertHall to 0 $Venue to 0 $OperaHouse to 0 $Broadway to 0 $MusicalTheatre to 0 $LocationsVisited to 0 $SecondThoughts to 0 $First to "none" $Night to 0 $DaysLeft to 3 $Decision1 to 0 $Decision2 to 0 $DecisionCH to 0 $DecisionMT to 0 $DecisionBW to 0 $DecisionOH to 0 $DecisionV to 0 $Story1 ="Whoops" $Story2 ="Whoops" $Story3 ="Whoops" $Story4 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " " $Knife to 0 $Book to 0 $Robes to 0>> <<audio finale stop>> <<audio concert stop>> <<audio opera stop>> <<audio musical stop>> <<audio venue stop>> <<audio plaza stop>> <<audio broadway stop>> <<audio intro play>> <</silently>> Isle of God please make sure audio is enabled [[Continue|Awakening]] <img src = "https://dtc-wsuv.org/sjordan20/Isle_of_God/Images/Start.jpg" width = "500" height = "500">

...Mh? “...Can you….hear me?” Is...someone there? “Hello? ….Are you there?” I raise my voice to answer, my voice comes out as a: /* This Section allows the reader to choose their preferred Pronouns*/ [[Gruff croak|Awakening2][$Decision1 to 1]] [[Gentle whisper|Awakening2][$Decision1 to 2]] [[Melodic note|Awakening2][$Decision1 to 3]]

I slowly manage to pick myself off from the ground as I strain to hear the speaker. The voice was distorted, to the point where I couldn’t make out if they were man or woman, or something in between. As to where I was...well, I was in an alley. A dirty, grimy alley of some city block that I couldn’t recognize. “Oh, you’re up.” The speaker said, and I found myself glancing up towards the source of the voice. Above me was a trumpet, sticking out of the wall like a speaker. “No thanks to you.” I grunt in reply. “Touchy, aren’t we?” I could almost hear them grin, “You took a nasty blow to the head there. You feeling alright?” I raised my hand to the back of my head, and found a surprising wetness against my fingers. Pulling my hand back, I saw a splotch of red gently trailing down my skin. Despite this though, I didn’t feel any pain. Was the shock simply overriding the pain? Or was there something else going on? [[Continue|Carry On 2]]

“Before you answer.” The voice cut me off, “Do you want to hear a story?” “Um…” “An old friend once told me that there was a type of magic in belief, a magic that in fact surpassed the gods themselves, for it is from this magic that all gods are formed.” The Speaker continued, “Shaped by the love and adoration of their followers into the form we know them in now. I scoffed at the time but it seems more like a warning in hindsight. A warning I should have listened to.” “....okay?” I shook my head, “I don’t remember much.” The speaker didn’t even pause, “That’s not surprising.” “...Doesn’t that mean I should have short term memory loss?” I asked. “Do you?” “Well,” I threw my arms up, “Clearly I don’t but--” “Well, let me give you the short version...no, wait, quick question.” The speaker paused, “The world is very noisy, oh so noisy. Do you want to silence the noise, or do you want to make it louder?” “I….” [[Silence|Before Class][$Decision2 to 1]] [[Turn it up to 11|Before Class][$Decision2 to 2]]

I nod, though that action might have been pointless since I don’t know if they could actually see me. “I remember enough.” “Dodging the question eh? Fair enough.” The speaker somehow gave off the audible impression of a shrug, “Anyway, do you remember what you have to do?” “Of course.” I reply, “...But uh, can you clarify, just to make sure?” “Easily.” The speaker’s trumpet blew out a high c3, (note: actually look up music notes for this. Foreshadowing! Aka, perfect pitch.), “You are...no wait, quick question.” The speaker paused, “The world is very noisy, oh so noisy. Do you want to silence the noise, or do you want to make it louder?” “I will….” [[Silence|Before Class][$Decision2 to 1]] [[Turn it up to 11|Before Class][$Decision2 to 2]]

“So, that’s what you’ll do, huh?” The Speaker didn’t seem surprised by what I said, and although I hadn’t had the faintest idea of what he was talking about, I felt that I made the right call. Speaking of making the right call… “Where am I?” I asked the trumpet speaker. “In the city of Lyrics.” The Trumper Speaker replied. “I know that, I mean,” I spread my arms out, “Where am I exactly?” “...Are your eyes not working? You’re in the alley.” I could just tell the person on the other end was shaking their head in exasperation, “If you want to find out where you are, just leave.” Oh...duh. [[Go on|Class Choice]]

But, before I could actually turn to leave, the Trumpet Speaker continued, “But before that...just what are you?” I paused, and blinked, “Uh, human?” “I meant skillset.” The Trumpet rebuffed, what are you good at? What instrument can you play?” I was a… [[Drummer|Class Choice2][$Architype to "Drummer"]] [[Guitarist|Class Choice2][$Architype to "Guitarist"]] [[Singer|Class Choice2][$Architype to "Singer"]] [[All Rounder|Class Choice2][$Architype to "All Rounder"]]

As I stepped out of the alley, I became aware of two very important things. One, the trumpet speaker wasn’t kidding when they said the city was noisy. All kinds of music blasted and burned as I stepped into a crowded plaza. Everyone around me was playing some kind of instrument, from guitars to flutes, from pianos to basses, everything under the sun and then some was being played. Even the buildings, most of which were tall, white, and divine, had musical notes inscribed into them. The clothes that people wore were of the high class kind. With suits, ties, fancy ball gowns and beautiful dresses. The kind you wore when going to an Opera, or a musical theater. Which, come to think of it, was probably very accurate. Secondly, and this was slightly less obvious at first hearing, was that while everyone was playing an instrument, not everyone was playing them well. The sounds of every note under the script was assaulting my ear drums, but even so, I could tell that a few were better than others. The ones that were actually skilled seemed...different, somehow. I wish I could say more, but in the swirling confines of the crowd, any attempt to see or make out the better or the worse was doomed to failure. [[Moving Along]]

<<silently>> /*Setting Gender references*/ <<if $Decision1 == 1>> <<set $Gender to "a Guy">> <<set $Genderref to "He">> <<set $Genderpos to "His">> <<set $Gendercom to "'s">> <<endif>> <<if $Decision1 == 2>> <<set $Gender to "a Girl">> <<set $Genderref to "She">> <<set $Genderpos to "Her">> <<set $Gendercom to "'s">> <<endif>> <</silently>> /*Show next line of text after decision*/ Thats Right I'm $Gender [[Anyway|Carry On]]

/*set variables for different classes*/ <<silently>> $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " " <<if $Architype == "Drummer">> <<set $Architypestrength to 2>> <<set $Architypedexterity to 1>> <<set $Architypecreativity to 0>> <<set $Story1 to '“I’m a drummer.” I said confidently, slamming my fists together, “I can hit those beats like no one else!”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Well, at least you have confidence.” The Trumpet mused, “So tell me, what do you want to do now, as a mountain of meat, that is.”'>> <<endif>> <<if $Architype == "Guitarist">> <<set $Architypestrength to 0>> <<set $Architypedexterity to 2>> <<set $Architypecreativity to 1>> <<set $Story1 to '“Gotta play those sick riffs.” I made an air guitar motion as I looked up to the Trumpet for confirmation.' $Story1 += '\n\n“...You don’t have the hair for that.” The Trumpet rebuffed, “Unless you want a mullet, that is.”'>> <<endif>> <<if $Architype == "Singer">> <<set $Architypestrength to 1>> <<set $Architypedexterity to 0>> <<set $Architypecreativity to 2>> <<set $Story1 to '“I um...don’t actually play.” I replied, “I’m a singer.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Really?” The Trumpet seemed to be interested, “How high can you go?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “High enough.” I replied.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Really.” The Trumpet said in a tone dry enough to cause a man to die of thirst.'>> <<endif>> <<if $Architype == "All Rounder">> <<set $Story1 to '...I paused in thought, then answered. “Everything, I guess.”' $Story1 += '\n\n The Trumpet Speaker was silent for a moment, then spoke, “You don’t play, do you?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Not even a little.” I replied without missing a beat.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Just...just get going you waste of space.”'>> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 As irked as I was at that comment, I had to agree. Staying in an alley and yelling a trumpet wouldn’t do anything for me, except make me look like a crazy person. [[Leave|Scene 3]]<<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">>

“What the hell…” I muttered. “Wonderous thing, ain’t it?” A voice said from behind me, and I found a man sitting down on a bench, trumpet at his side. “You’re the--” “Now hold on!” The trumpet spoke, and not the man, “‘fore you get any bright ideas, this bozo here ain’t doing squat.” It, that is the trumpet, raised one of it’s pistons at the man, “He’s just a passerby, ain’t that right jeff?” “Jeff” just gave a slight shrug in response. “What the hell are you?” I asked, “An instrument possessed by a ghost?” “Sure, why not?” The trumpet replied, the Pistons rising in the form of a shrug. I furrowed my brow and shook my head in frustration. “By the way, what do you think of the place?” The Trumpet asked, and once again, I turned and faced the plaza. “Wonderful place, ain’t it? Filled to the brim with all sorts of music. Rock, Opera, Dubstep if you look close enough, and hell, there’s even folk in there if you can make it out amongst all this racket.” [[Why?]]

“Why is there so much of this?” I asked, spreading my arms out, “Hasn’t anyone gone deaf?” “Oh, they have.” The Trumpet affirmed, “Many of them can’t hear their own footsteps in their own homes. You might even say that they are...tone deaf.” I gave the trumpet a heated glare in return, and the Trumpet seemed to shrink under my gaze. “Oh, just having a bit of fun…” It muttered, “Anyway, gonna level with ya here. Do you want to know why everyone is playing so damn much?” I took a shot in the dark, “There’s a festival going on?” “There’s always a festival going on.” The Trumpet continued, “All the time, and all of these people? They’re putting everything they’ve got into it. Heart, mind, soul, ‘cept Jeff here.” “True.” Jeff nodded. “He don’t play well.” “More of a painting man myself.” Jeff nodded. [[I'm Done With This]]

I stared at the Trumpet for a few good moments, then reached over and picked it off the bench. “I’m gonna throw you into a trash compactor.” I said cheerfully as I began to walk away, “Or maybe fling you off the side of a building.” “Before that, don’t you want to know why everyone is playing so much?” “Don’t care.” “They’re making a god.” I stopped in my tracks. “Come again?” I asked, holding the trumpet up, “A god?” “A tied and true god, and not one of the nicer ones. See, these people...they may not know much about good music, but they do know how to create.” The Trumpet made a low note, “The kind of god they’re making...it ain’t nothing pretty. But, at the same time, the world needs something to hang onto, and a god, man made or natural, is just the thing. So, I’ll ask again…” The Trumpet blared a note I couldn’t recognize, “Do you want to mute the noise? Or to see it crescendo?” [[Silence|Act2][$Decision2 == 1]] [[Turn it up to 11|Act2][$Decision2 == 2]]

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> /*Mute Route*/ <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<set $Story1 to " 'Glad you see you've come to a choice.' The Trumpet lowered it’s pistons, 'Now then, to stop the god from being made, we only have today to slow this down, and we need to go to these locations and blow them the hell up.'" $Story1 += "\n\n'...I have to kill people?' I held up the Trumpet to my face, 'Now hold on--'" $Story1 += "\n\n'Okay, your brain went to a 100 when I need you to be at a 50.' The Trumpet replied, 'We don’t need to kill anyone, if we are lucky. Just need to stop the production chain, and thats...well, unless you somehow know the very specific internal workings of every place we are going to go to, I think that explosives might be the best bet. Not big ones, just ones that are enough to knock the production line out for a few days, then we can take on the actual problem.'" $Story1 += "\n\n'Wait, back up,' I held up my hand, 'Can you at least explain me to why and where I need to go?'" $Story1 += "\n\n'Can do!' The Trumpet chirped, 'First, we need to go to the Concert Hall, the Musical Theater, Broadway, The Opera House, and finally, the Venue. Each of these locations are responsible for the creation of the god, so...'" >> <<endif>> /*Turn it up Route*/ <<if $Decision2 == 2>> <<set $Story1 to '“Glad you see you’ve come to a choice.” The Trumpet lowered it’s pistons, “Now then, in order to keep the god safe, we have to go to certain locations and make sure they’re working properly. To do that, you might need to take action.”' $Story1 += '\n\n“...I have to kill people?” I held up the Trumpet to my face, “Now hold on--”' $Story1 += '\n\n“Okay, your brain went to a 100 when I need you to be at a 50.” The Trumpet replied, “We don’t need to kill anyone, if we’re lucky. Just need to make sure the production chain is unhurt. That’s all.”' $Story1 += '\n\n“Wait, back up,” I held up my hand, “Can you at least explain me to why and where I need to go?”' $Story1 += '\n\n“Can do!” The Trumpet chirped, “First, we need to go to the Concert Hall, the Musical Theater, Broadway, The Opera House, and finally, the Venue. Each of these locations are responsible for the creation of the god, so...”'>> <<endif>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Go to the Plaza|Plaza]]">> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1

<<if $Night == 0>> "Where do you want to go first?” <<else>> Where are we gonna go? <<endif>> <<silently>> <<audio finale stop>> <<audio concert stop>> <<audio opera stop>> <<audio musical stop>> <<audio venue stop>> <<audio plaza stop>> <<audio broadway stop>> <</silently>> <<audio plaza play>> <<if $Night > 1>> “Yep! So, where do you want to go next?” <<endif>> <<if $ConcertHall == 0>> [[Concert Hall|CH][$ConcertHall to 1]] <<else>> ==Concert Hall== <<endif>> <<if $MusicalTheatre == 0>> [[Musical theatre|MT][$MusicalTheatre to 1]] <<else>> ==Musical theatre== <<endif>> <<if $Broadway == 0>> [[Broadway][$Broadway to 1]] <<else>> ==Broadway== <<endif>> <<if $OperaHouse == 0>> [[Opera House|OH][$OperaHouse to 1]] <<else>> ==Opera House== <<endif>> <<if $Venue == 0>> [[Venue|V][$Venue to 1]] <<else>> ==Venue== <<endif>>

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<set $Story1 to 'When I first heard the words “Concert Hall,” I thought that, at most, I would see a large building with some fancy curves. But no, as I crossed the city, guided by the way of my talking trumpet, I managed to come to the area which they described.' $Story1 += '\n\n And, as I crossed the sky-bridge, (the city of Lyrics is in the sky, by the way), I came to a building that gave me a headache just from looking at it.' $Story1 += '\n\n Imagine every cultural theme you can think of, Greek, Roman, Arthurian, Japanese, Chinese, and so much more. Now imagine them all mashed together in a way that somehow works, but somehow doesnt, then place that giant mass and make it a building, and that was the Concert Hall. ' $Story1 += '\n\n Roman pillars were in front of the entrance, with the roof of a Shinto shrine, but the dusty white of Egyptain stone work marked the doorway. A number of people walked by me as I observed the building, each of them heading to different places, but each of them all had a black dress shirt on, the kind that musicians wore during a showing of their work. I had to rub my eyes once more as I came to a stop.' $Choice1 to "[[How?|Concert Hall 2]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Decision2 == 2>> <<set $Story1 to 'When I first heard the words “Concert Hall,” I thought that, at most, I would see a large building with some fancy curves. But no, as I crossed the city, guided by the way of my talking trumpet, I managed to come to the area which they described.' $Story1 += '\n\n And, as I crossed the sky-bridge, (the city of Lyrics is in the sky, by the way), I came to a building that gave me a headache just from looking at it.' $Story1 += '\n\n Imagine every cultural theme you can think of, greeco, roman, arthurian, japanese, chinese, and so much more. Now imagine them all mashed together in a way that somehow works, but somehow doesnt, then place that giant mass and make it a building, and that was the Concert Hall. ' $Story1 += '\n\n Roman pillars were in front of the entrance, with the roof of a Shinto shrine, but the dusty white of egyptain stone work marked the doorway. A number of people walked by me as I observed the building, each of them heading to different places, but each of them all had a black dress shirt on, the kind that musicians wore during a showing of their work. I had to rub my eyes once more as I came to a stop.' $Choice1 to "[[How?|Concert Hall 2]]">> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1

<<audio plaza stop>> <<audio broadway play>> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<if $First == "none">> As much as I felt on edge about this, I just didn’t have a lot to go on about...any of these. I had to find out just what was going on, I don’t know why, I don’t know how, but I had to try. Besides, I wasn’t crazy, I think. The Trumpet clearly had a way of being addressed by others, so I wasn’t hallucinating. I think. <<set $First to "Broadway">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<if $Decision2 == 2>> <<if $First == "none">> As much as I felt on edge about this, I just didn’t have a lot to go on about...any of these. I had to find out just what was going on, I don’t know why, I don’t know how, but I had to try. Besides, I wasn’t crazy, I think. The Trumpet clearly had a way of being addressed by others, so I wasn’t hallucinating. I think. <<set $First to "Broadway">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<if $DaysLeft == 1>> “This will be the last place we can go to before the finale. Are you sure?” [[Yes|Broadway 2][$LocationsVisited to +1]] [[No|Plaza][$Broadway to 0]] <<else>> <<set $LocationsVisited += 1>> [[Lets Go|Broadway 2]] <<endif>>

Grand was the first word that came to mind as I sat on a skyboat that carried me over to my destination. Out of everything that I had seen, this place had certainly earned its name. It was a large structure, but not in an overbearing way, rather than height, the Opera House settled for widith. It had an old Japanese style about it, and even the wooden platform I stepped foot on seemed to have a certain air of dignity. “Wow.” I muttered as I walked towards the center building, which I assumed was the main gathering hall. “Yep.” The Trumpet agreed, “If there’s one place Lyric’s done right, it’s this one. Here, people can come to just relax.” Around me, the people were not playing instruments at high volume like in the plaza. Instead, they just mingled about chatting with each other and just being...well, people. I could spy, out of the corner of my eye, was a small group of people playing forgien instruments I couldn’t recognize, but even so, the melody they played was like the playful wind on a clear day. When it ran through your hair and fluttered your clothes, when it played with your fingers and kissed you gently with it’s embrace. [[Stop and Listen|Opera House 2]]

“Okay, so, what’s today’s plan?” The Trumpet asked as we descended downwards into the inner workings of Lyric. “Well, I figured that we would check out the Venue for today.” I stated as we turned the corner on a staircase, “Speaking of, I have a question.” “Shoot.” “Well, it’s just, why is it called Venue? It’s not a musical term.” I furrowed my brow, “At least, I don’t think it is.” “Well, it’s called Venue because this part of the city functions as the primary food supplier.” The Trumpet replied, “Even the arts need food to eat.” “Hm, I thought there wouldn’t be any farmers.” I remarked. “Oh, it’s all automated.” The Trumpet said, “No living beings down here.” <<if $Decision2 == 1>> [[Will people starve?|Venue 2]] <<else>> [[Thats important|Venue 2]] <<endif>>

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<set $Story1 to '“So...what’s the deal with this place?” I asked as I approached a pleasant looking building. It was the kind of old place that could be seen on the t.v. The kind where they would film a shoot for a romantic scene, where the characters would take shelter for the night.' $Story1 += '\n\n The building itself was mostly made out of aged wood, with a neat headliner adorned with neon lights at the top. The movies, or shows, playing at the moment were a mix of all kinds, just like everyone else in this town, er, city.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Oh, just your average, run of the mill, all shows playing at all times theater.” The Trumpet said casually, or as casually as a trumpet could.' $Story1 += '\n\n “So, what, do they just play everything at the same time?” I asked.' $Story1 += '\n\n The Trumpet chirped, “Thats what I said.”' $Choice1 to "[[Oookay|Musical Theatre 2]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Decision2 == 2>> <<set $Story1 to '“So...whats the deal with this place?” I asked as I approached a pleasant looking building. It was the kind of old place that could be seen on the t.v. The kind where they would film a shoot for a romantic scene, where the characters would take shelter for the night.' $Story1 += '\n\n The building itself was mostly made out of aged wood, with a neat headliner adorned with neon lights at the top. The movies, or shows, playing at the moment were a mix of all kinds, just like everyone else in this town, er, city.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Oh, just your average, run of the mill, all shows playing at all times theater.” The Trumpet said casually, or as casually as a trumpet could.' $Story1 += '\n\n “So, what, do they just play everything at the same time?” I asked.' $Story1 += '\n\n The Trumpet chirped, “Thats what I said.”' $Choice1 to "[[Oookay|Musical Theatre 2]]">> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<set $Story1 to '“...How, exactly, are we gonna blow this place up?” I asked my Trumpet, which was now nestled on my shoulder.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Thankfully, this place is...how can I put it...fragile.” The Trumpet replied, “It relies on its workers to produce power, or reception, for the God Engine.” ' $Story1 += '\n\n “And?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “And, all we have to do is give a reason for them not to show up. Even if they are devoted, there is no point to coming if something is broken.” The Trumpet clarifed.' $Story1 += '\n\n “And we wont have to hurt anyone?” I asked.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Hopefully, no.” The Trumpet replied, “Dont get me wrong, I dont want anybody to get hurt, but what we are doing is...well, its dangerous. So be prepared to do something unsavory.”' $Story1 += '\n\n I nodded.'>> <<if $First == "Concert Hall">> <<set $Story1 += '\n\n As much as I felt on edge about this, I just didnt have a lot to go on about...any of these. I had to find out just what was going on, I dont know why, I dont know how, but I had to try. Besides, I wasnt crazy, I think. The Trumpet clearly had a way of being addressed by others, so I wasnt hallucinating. ' $Story1 += '\n\n I think.'>> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Whats the plan?|Concert Hall 3]]">> <<if $Decision2 == 2>> <<set $Story1 to '“...How, exactly, are we gonna help this place?” I asked my Trumpet, which was now nestled on my shoulder.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Unfortunately, this place is...how can I put it...fragile.” The Trumpet replied, “It relies on its workers to produce power, or reception, for the God Engine.” ' $Story1 += '\n\n “And?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “And, all we have to do is give a reason for them to keep showing up. Even if they are devoted, there is no point to coming if something is broken.” The Trumpet clarified.' $Story1 += '\n\n “And we wont have to hurt anyone?” I asked.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Hopefully, no.” The Trumpet replied, “Dont get me wrong, I dont want anybody to get hurt, but what we are doing is...well, unofficial. But a lot of these places need someone to watch out for them.”' $Story1 += '\n\n I nodded, it made sense after all. '>> <<if $First == "Concert Hall">> <<set $Story1 += '\n\n As much as I felt on edge about this, I just didnt have a lot to go on about...any of these. I had to find out just what was going on, I dont know why, I dont know how, but I had to try. Besides, I wasnt crazy, I think. The Trumpet clearly had a way of being addressed by others, so I wasnt hallucinating.' $Story1 += '\n\n I think.'>> <<endif>> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<set $Story1 to '“Okay, so, whats the plan?” I asked.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Well, thankfully, these people are pretty dense.” The Trumpet replied, “So just head on in through the front door.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “...Thats it?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Itd be different if you werent a washout.” The Trumpet returned, “So, what youre gonna wanna do is…”' $Story1 += '\n\n Getting through Concert Hall was fairly easy, as there werent any guards to stop me from entering. When I asked why, the Trumpet just replied with:' $Story1 += '\n\n “Why would there be guards? That would imply that would be someone who had bad plans for this place.”' $Story1 += '\n\n In other words, there wasnt anyone guarding the place because everyone else was a part of it. No malefactors here...well, except me.' $Story1 += '\n\n As I moved into the Grand Hall, I stopped, and looked down. In a room and gold and white, a group of people sat in the center, withered and decayed, all the while clutching their instruments as they sat on ornate chairs.' $Choice1 to "[[What?|Concert Hall 4]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Decision2 == 2>> <<set $Story1 to '“Okay, so, whats the plan?” I asked.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Well, sadly, these people are pretty dense.” The Trumpet replied, “So just head on in through the front door.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “...Thats it?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Itd be different if you werent a washout.” The Trumpet returned, “So, what you are gonna wanna do is…”' $Story1 += '\n\n Getting through Concert Hall was fairly easy, as there werent any guards to stop me from entering. When I asked why, the Trumpet just replied with:' $Story1 += '\n\n “Why would there be guards? That would imply there are people capable of protecting this place.”' $Story1 += '\n\n In other words, there wasnt anyone guarding the place because everyone else was a part of it. No malefactors here, and it was my job to keep it that way.' $Story1 += '\n\n As I moved into the Grand Hall, I stopped, and looked down. In a room and gold and white, a group of people sat in the center, withered and decayed, all the while clutching their instruments as they sat on ornate chairs.' $Choice1 to "[[What?|Concert Hall 4]]">> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<if $DecisionCH == 1>> <<set $Story1 to 'Welp, the simplest way was the best way.' $Story1 += '\n\n Snatching a heavy bass out of one of the musicians hands, I raised it over my head and started smashing it against the seats.' $Story1 += '\n\n The musicians had, at the very least, some sense of self perseveration, and as such, got the hell out of my way.' $Story1 += '\n\n It didnt take long for me to break everything, though I did go through a few of their instruments.'>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Done|Concert Hall 6]]">> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionCH == 2>> <<set $Story1 to 'I couldnt hurt them...but I could certainly drive them out. And if there was one thing music nuts loved more than anything else….' $Story1 += '\n\n “Hey, everyone!” I called, “Theres a sale on Main Street! 50% off all supplies!”' $Story1 += '\n\n That got them out better than I thought it would. As withered and tired as they were, the soul drained shuffled out of their seats, leaving me free to mess with the chairs. It took some doing, but after a while, I managed to wring them enough so that even if they returned, the chairs wouldnt do any more soul sucking.' $Choice1 to "[[Done|Concert Hall 6]]">> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionCH == 3>> <<set $Story1 to 'I had to be clever about this…' $Story1 += '\n\n Looking around, I noticed that, below the platform which the musicians played, there was a control panel with a lot of buttons on it.' $Story1 += '\n\n Ghosting over, I looked at the panel and saw that it basically controlled everything. With that in mind, there was only one thing to do…' $Story1 += '\n\n “Dont do the headsmash…” The Trumpet groaned.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Headsmash!”' $Story1 += '\n\n I smashed my head against the panel, causing an interesting number of...well, things to happen at once. The lights went out, the platform opened up and dropped the seats like a sack of potatoes, then spat them back out like some kind of concrete whale.' $Story1 += '\n\n It was a sight to behold, and it did the trick well.' $Choice1 to "[[Done|Concert Hall 6]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<if $Decision2 == 2>> <<if $DecisionCH == 1>> <<set $Story1 to 'I took a look at one of the chairs as I approached, and I noticed that, for whatever reason, the device that was responsible for sucking the soul out of the musician was set far too high. I reached out to adjust it, and found it stuck. After a few minutes of trying, I managed to set it to a lower amount.' $Choice1 to "[[Done|Concert Hall 6]]">> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionCH == 2>> <<set $Story1 to 'I couldnt hurt them...but I also needed them to be healthy….' $Story1 += '\n\n An idea struck me.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Hey, everyone!” I called, “Theres a sale on Main Street! 50% off all supplies!”' $Story1 += '\n\n That got them out better than I thought it would. As withered and tired as they were, the soul drained shuffled out of their seats, leaving me free to mess with the chairs. It took some doing, but after a while, I managed to wring them enough so that even if they returned, the chairs wouldnt do any more soul sucking.' $Choice1 to "[[Done|Concert Hall 6]]">> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionCH == 3>> <<set $Story1 to 'I had to be clever about this…' $Story1 += '\n\n Looking around, I noticed that, below the platform which the musicians played, there was a control panel with a lot of buttons on it.' $Story1 += '\n\n Ghosting over, I looked at the panel and saw that it basically controlled everything. With that in mind, there was only one thing to do…' $Story1 += '\n\n Be smart about this.' $Story1 += '\n\n My fingers flying across the panel, I made it so the amount taken was not of a lower amount, but so that a new set would be called in every day, rather than a complete drain.' $Choice1 to "[[Done|Concert Hall 6]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<set $Story1 to '“Well...that was a thing.” The Trumpet sighed, “Lets get out of here, people will notice you if you stick around.”' $Story1 += '\n\n Don’t have to tell me twice.' $Story1 += '\n\n Leaving the Concert Hall was about as easy as it had been going in. But, with the sudden stop of music, I noticed that everyone was...confused. Disorientated, even.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Lets get back to the plaza.” The Trumpet ushered me on, “It’s night.”' $Story1 += '\n\n And it was. Huh.'>> <<set $DaysLeft -= 1>> <<if $Night == 0>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Head Back|First Night][$Night += 1]]">> <<else>> <<if $DaysLeft == 0>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[The world began to blur]]">> <<else>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Return to the Plaza|Plaza][$Night += 1]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<if $Decision2 == 2>> <<set $Story1 to '“Well...that was a thing.” The Trumpet sighed, “Lets get out of here, people will notice you if you stick around.”' $Story1 += '\n\n Don’t have to tell me twice.' $Story1 += '\n\n Leaving the Concert Hall was about as easy as it had been going in. But, with the sudden stop of music, I noticed that everyone was...confused. Disorientated, even.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Lets get back to the plaza.” The Trumpet ushered me on, “It’s night.”' $Story1 += '\n\n And it was. Huh.'>> <<set $DaysLeft -= 1>> <<if $DaysLeft == 0>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[The world began to blur]]">> <<else>> <<if $Night == 0>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Head Back|First Night][$Night += 1]]">> <<else>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Return to the Plaza|Plaza][$Night += 1]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

<<if $Decision2 == 1>> Arriving back, in the cover of darkness, I found myself wondering something. I hadn’t realized before. Where the heck was I gonna sleep? When I related this to my brass guide, the Trumpet raised it’s first and third pistons in the form a shrug, “Pick a place. These people aren’t lacking in food or shelter.” “Why?” “They’re mortal, and they’ve been killing themselves to fuel the God Engine.” The Trumpet replied, their voice colder than iron, “Do the math.” That was a pretty harsh thing to say, but...if it worked for me, then I had to use what I could to my advantage. So, finding a room to stay, and a bite to eat, wasn’t hard. Particularly since my landlord was Jeff. Did not see that coming. “...I don’t get this at all…” I muttered as I munched on a burger in my one bedroom apartment. “Well, it is what it is.” The Trumpet, which was resting on the table, said, “No point in complaining about it.” “I guess…” “Anyway,” The Trumpet continued, “Since you took out the $First, good job on that, by the way. But now, our time frame is shortened, since the God Engine still needs fuel, so I imagine that they’ll try to reroute from somewhere else.” “So...I accomplished nothing then?” I sighed. “No, you did something.” The Trumpet returned, “But, as I said, we’re on a short time frame because now, well, they’ll be looking for the person who doesn’t quite fit in.” “I thought you said that there weren’t any guards.” I returned. “Oh, there aren’t.” The Trumpet lowered it’s pistons, “But that doesn’t mean that people aren’t gonna be wary. Some might even try to stop you, so I recommend hiding here for a day so the heat dies down.” “Great.” <<if $DecisionMT == 2>> [[Lay Down|Rough Day]] <<else>> [[After a day|Plaza][$Night += 1]] <<endif>> <<endif>> <<if $Decision2 == 2>> Arriving back, in the cover of darkness, I found myself wondering something. I hadn’t realized before. Where the heck was I gonna sleep? When I related this to my brass guide, the Trumpet raised it’s first and third pistons in the form a shrug, “Pick a place. These people aren’t lacking in food or shelter.” “Why?” “They’re mortal, and they’ve been killing themselves to fuel the God Engine.” The Trumpet replied, their voice colder than iron, “Do the math.” That was a pretty harsh thing to say, but...if it worked for me, then I had to use what I could to my advantage. So, finding a room to stay, and a bite to eat, wasn’t hard. Particularly since my landlord was Jeff. Did not see that coming. “...I don’t get this at all…” I muttered as I munched on a burger in my one bedroom apartment. “Well, it is what it is.” The Trumpet, which was resting on the table, said, “No point in complaining about it.” “I guess…” <<if $DecisionMT == 2>> [[Lay Down|Rough Day]] <<else>> [[After a day|Plaza][$Night += 1]] <<endif>> <<endif>>

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 to "Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<set $Story1 to '“So, what’s the plan here?” I asked as I shuffled in. Thank whoever made me that I was small enough to fit through crowds of people that lined the entryway to the theater.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Think of this place as the nervous system of the God Engine.” The Trumpet answered as I weaved my way through the building, “If a body has a heart to pump blood, then consider this place the way the body is able to feel.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Like a control center?” ' $Story1 += '\n\n “Of sorts.” The Trumpet replied, “This isn’t the brain though, more like it’s lower floor. Where they can feel out any errors in the notes before the God Engine can become corrupted.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “So what do we need to do?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Corrupt it.” The Trumpet gave off the impression of a wicked smile, “Sooo...how good of an actor are you?”' $Choice1 to "[[Say What?|Musical Theatre 3]]">> <<else>> <<set $Story1 to '“So, whats the plan here?” I asked as I shuffled in. Thank whoever made me that I was small enough to fit through crowds of people that lined the entryway to the theater.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Think of this place as the nervous system of the God Engine.” The Trumpet answered as I weaved my way through the building, “If a body has a heart to pump blood, then consider this place the way the body is able to feel.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Like a control center?” ' $Story1 += '\n\n “Of sorts.” The Trumpet replied, “This isnt the brain though, more like it’s lower floor. Where they can feel out any errors in the notes before the God Engine can become corrupted.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “So what do we need to do?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Make sure it remains pure.” The Trumpet gave off the impression of a wicked smile, “Sooo...how good of an actor are you?”' $Choice1 to "[[Say What?|Musical Theatre 3]]">> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<set $Story1 to '“Say what?” I repeated, out loud this time.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Sadly, you cant just break things here willy nilly.” The Trumpet said, “I mean, you could if you wanted to, but if you became an actor and gave people a reason to shut this place down…”' $Story1 += '\n\n “By what, being awful?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Yes!”'>> <<if $Architypedexterity == 2>> <<if$Architypecreativity == 1>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Sure, the Show Must Go On|Musical Theatre 4][$DecisionMT to 1]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<if $Architypestrength == 2>> <<if $Architypedexterity == 1>> <<set $Choice2 to "[[I'd Rather Just Break Stuff|Musical Theatre 4][$DecisionMT to 2]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<set $Choice3 to "[[Simple Solutions|Musical Theatre 4][$DecisionMT to 4]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Decision2 == 2>> <<set $Story1 to '“Say what?” I repeated, out loud this time.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Sadly, you cant just fix things here willy nilly.” The Trumpet said, “I mean, you could if you wanted to, but if you became an actor and gave people a reason to keep this place going…”' $Story1 += '\n\n “By what, being amazing?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Yes!”'>> <<if $Architypedexterity == 2>> <<if$Architypecreativity == 1>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Sure, the Show Must Go On|Musical Theatre 4][$DecisionMT to 1]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<if $Architypestrength == 2>> <<if $Architypedexterity == 1>> <<set $Choice2 to "[[I'd Rather Just Fix Stuff|Musical Theatre 4][$DecisionMT to 2]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<set $Choice3 to "[[Simple Solutions|Musical Theatre 4][$DecisionMT to 4]]">> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<if $DecisionMT == 1>> <<set $Story1 to '“So, wait,” I paused as we came backstage, having been let through because, and I quote, “We need a Gremlin” in the act. “I thought these people were all about music and what not.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Music...Musical…” The Trumpet trailed off, “So long as it has music in it, then its fair game for these folk.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “But...do they still do the play parts?” I asked.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Not at all.” The Trumpet replied, “These people only care about music after all.”' $Story1 += '\n\n Changing into my costume, I whispered to my trumpet, “Okay, so what do I have to do?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Just mess things up if you can.” The Trumpet said, “Kick stuff over, get in the way of other actors, just give a bad performance.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “And that will help how?” I asked. “And how is that any different from just breaking stuff?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Because, a poor performance leaves a greater imprint in a persons mind than just stuff falling apart.” The Trumpet replied, “Look, just be glad you didnt get the slave part. You’ve seen what they are wearing, right?”' $Story1 += '\n\n More like lack thereof.' $Choice1 to "[[But, anyway, the trumpet did have a point|Musical Theatre 5]]">> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionMT == 2>> <<set $Story1 to '“Never really thought of myself as stagehand.” I muttered as I climbed up onto the rafters over the stage, “Or even a camera person. But this? This is kinda what I wanted to be.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “So, your real dream was to be a ninja?” The Trumpet asked.' $Story1 += '\n\n “What is a ninja?” I asked, furrowing my brow.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Never mind.” The Trumpet replied quickly. ' $Story1 += '\n\n Pushing my confusion to the side, I took one step further as I traveled across the metal rafters. There, I could see all the lights and metal pulleys that kept the play going. It was pretty obvious what I had to do from up here.'>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[So...|Musical Theatre 5]]">> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionMT == 4>> <<set $Story1 to 'I thought about it for a few minutes, trying to figure out a way that could work for me. I was no actor, and I didn’t really have the muscle needed for the art of smashing stuff. I had to be creative about this.' $Story1 += '\n\n Or, at least as creative as I could be.' $Story1 += '\n\n I looked at the actors onstage, and at the lights overhead, then back down to the stage behind it. I wracked my brain for answers, but nothing came out of it. It was as if I had slammed headfirst into a wall, and then that wall promptly fell on my bleeding head.' $Story1 += '\n\n I shook my real, non bleeding head as I crossed my arms in thought. “What am I to do…” I muttered to myself.' $Story1 += '\n\n “These jerks!” I heard a woman screech to my side, and I glanced over to see a somewhat attractive actress holding up a script to her head. “I die on page 63? The hell?!” She snapped, and then, I kid you not, tore the reasonably thick script in half with brute strength alone. ' $Choice1 to "[[Well|Musical Theatre 5]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> /*------------------------------------------------------------------*/ <<if $Decision2 == 2>> <<if $DecisionMT == 1>> <<set $Story1 to '“So, wait,” I paused as we came backstage, having been let through because, and I quote, “We need a Gremlin” in the act. “I thought these people were all about music and what not.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Music...Musical…” The Trumpet trailed off, “So long as it has music in it, then its fair game for these folk.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “But...do they still do the play parts?” I asked.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Not at all.” The Trumpet replied, “These people only care about music after all.”' $Story1 += '\n\n Changing into my costume, I whispered to my trumpet, “Okay, so what do I have to do?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Just do the best you can.” The Trumpet said, “Sing to your heart’s content, be as loud as you want to be, win their hearts.”' $Choice1 to "[[This Helps?|Musical Theatre 5]]">> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionMT == 2>> <<set $Story1 to '“Never really thought of myself as stagehand.” I muttered as I climbed up onto the rafters over the stage, “Or even a camera person. But this? This is kinda what I never wanted to be.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “So, your real dream was to be a ninja?” The Trumpet asked.' $Story1 += '\n\n “What is a ninja?” I asked, furrowing my brow.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Never mind.” The Trumpet replied quickly. ' $Story1 += '\n\n Pushing my confusion to the side, I took one step further as I traveled across the metal rafters. There, I could see all the lights and metal pulleys that kept the play going. It was pretty obvious what I had to do from up here.' $Story1 += '\n\n Why I was “up here” was that I saw some dangling and loose lights that were threatening to fall down and land on some poor fools head. If nobody did something, then someone would die. Hence, why I was there.'>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[So...|Musical Theatre 5]]">> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionMT == 4>> <<set $Story1 to 'I thought about it for a few minutes, trying to figure out a way that could work for me. I was no actor, and I didnt really have the muscle needed for the art of fixing stuff. I had to be creative about this.' $Story1 += '\n\n Or, at least as creative as I could.' $Story1 += '\n\n I looked at the actors onstage, and at the lights overhead, then back down to the stage behind it. I wracked my brain for answers, but nothing came out of it. It was as if I had slammed headfirst into a wall, and then that wall promptly fell on my bleeding head.' $Story1 += '\n\n I shook my real, non bleeding head as I crossed my arms in thought. “What am I to do…” I muttered to myself.' $Story1 += '\n\n “These jerks!” I heard a woman screech to my side, and I glanced over to see a somewhat attractive actress holding up a script to her head. “I die on page 63? The hell?!” She snapped, and then, I kid you not, tore the reasonably thick script in half with brute strength alone. ' $Story1 += '\n\n I decided to do the smart thing and duck into my jacket as best I could, trying to appear as small, well, smaller than usual. Sadly, this didnt work, as I was a second too slow, as I caught her gaze, and she caught mine. ' $Choice1 to "[[well|Musical Theatre 5]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<if $DecisionMT == 1>> <<set $Story1 to 'Once my part had been called...well...' $Story1 += '\n\n Lets just say that acting was not going to be a fallback career. Over the course of my “act” I managed to sing, badly, knock the lead actress into the music pit by accident, set the set on fire because I smacked one of the fire dancers with the back of my hand.' $Story1 += '\n\n And last but not least, I sneezed in the face of the primary director.' $Story1 += '\n\n So that is the story of why I had to run from an angry mob and back to the plaza, all while the Trumpet was laughing its horn off.'>> <<set $DaysLeft -= 1>> <<if $DaysLeft == 0>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[The world began to blur]]">> <<else>> <<if $Night == 0>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Run ye Fool|First Night][$Night += 1]]">> <<else>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Run ye Fool|Plaza][$Night += 1]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionMT == 2>> <<set $Story1 to '“So...how am I going to do this?” I asked as I looked over the system of wires that kept the spotlights up.' $Story1 += '\n\n “If you had wire cutters or a knife, it’d be just a simple matter of cutting them.” The Trumpet replied, “But since you dont, you’ll have to use your hands.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Okay…”' $Story1 += '\n\n Kneeling down, I steaded myself as best I could against the swaying platform. Grabbing one of the spotlights, I began to fiddle with it as best I could.' $Story1 += '\n\n It took me a good half hour, but I managed to finally pull the thing loose.' $Story1 += '\n\n I smiled to myself as the spotlight began to free fall. But, it was only for a moment, as I realized that someone had been standing underneath it.' $Story1 += '\n\n I heard someone yell: “Look out!” ' $Story1 += '\n\n I turned, and closed my eyes as I heard the sicking crunch of a body being crushed under the spotlight’s weight.' $Story1 += '\n\n “What the shit…” A vice had wrapped around my throat, “I didnt want that to happen!” I snapped.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Hey, you had to know this could’ve happened.” The Trumpet replied, “I warned you.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “But…”' $Story1 += '\n\n The Trumpet blew out two of it’s pistons, “It happens. Move on.”' $Story1 += '\n\n I ran my finger over my hat, and tried to force my feelings to the side as I made my way back down.' $Story1 += 'This whole thing was just messed up.' >> <<set $DaysLeft -= 1>> <<if $DaysLeft == 0>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[The world began to blur]]">> <<else>> <<if $Night == 0>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Head Back|First Night][$Night += 1]]">> <<else>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Head Back|Rough Day][$Night += 1]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionMT == 3>> <<set $Story1 to 'With the kitchen knife, I was able to cut through the wires that held the spotlight up, and sure enough, after a minute or two of fiddling, the spotlight went into free fall.' $Story1 += '\n\n The crash of wood against metal resounded throughout the building, and I smiled to myself as I looked down. Thankfully, no one had gotten hurt, with the closest person to the hole I made, a young actress, looking at the spot she was about to move to with wide eyes.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Good job.” The Trumpet said, and I felt a warm feeling overtake me. Is this what they call pride in a job well done?' $Story1 += '\n\n In any case, I stood up as gingerly as a cat, then slowly made my way over to the exit.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Don’t you want to do more?” The Trumpet asked.' $Story1 += '\n\n I paused, considering the question. “...No. Any more, and someone will get hurt.”' $Story1 += '“....Fair enough.”'>> <<set $DaysLeft -= 1>> <<if $DaysLeft == 0>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[The world began to blur]]">> <<else>> <<if $Night == 0>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Head Back|First Night][$Night += 1]]">> <<else>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Return to the Plaza|Plaza][$Night += 1]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionMT == 4>> <<set $Story1 to 'I decided to do the smart thing and duck into my jacket as best I could, trying to appear as small, well, smaller than usual. Sadly, this didnt work, as I was a second too slow, as I caught her gaze, and she caught mine. ' $Story1 += '\n\n “What?!” She snapped with the kind of fury that was only available to those who were rejected from theater roles one too many times, and of course, people who were cut in line.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Nothing!” I said as quickly as a mouse. The actress next to me huffed. Taking a long drag out of a clarinet, of all things.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Whatever, not like it matters to you anyway.” She grumbled.' $Story1 += '\n\n Before I could swiftly get away, my mouth spoke for me, “What happened?” It was at that point that I wished that this was all just some dream or something, so I could scold myself for saying that when I woke up.' $Choice1 to "[[Next|Musical Theatre 6]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> /*-------------------------------------------------------------------*/ <<if $Decision2 == 2>> <<if $DecisionMT == 1>> <<set $Story1 to '“And that will help how?” I asked. “And how is that any different from just fixing stuff?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Because, a greater performance leaves a greater imprint in a person’s mind then just stuff being fixed.” The Trumpet replied, “Look, just be glad you didnt get the slave part. You’ve seen what they’re wearing, right?”' $Story1 += '\n\n I had, in fact. And it was more like a lack of what they were wearing.' $Story1 += '\n\n But, anyway, the trumpet did have a point. ' $Story1 += '\n\n Once my part had been called...' $Choice1 to "[[Well..|Musical Theatre 6]]">> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionMT == 2>> <<set $Story1 to '“So...how am I going to do this?” I asked as I looked over the system of wires that kept the spotlights up.' $Story1 += '\n\n “If you had a wire cutter, itd be just a simple matter just retying them.” The Trumpet replied, “But since you dont, you’ll have to use your hands.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Okay…”' $Story1 += '\n\n Kneeling down, I steaded myself as best I could against the swaying platform. Grabbing one of the spotlights, I began to fiddle with it as best I could.' $Story1 += '\n\n It took me a good half hour, but I managed to finally pull the thing together.' $Story1 += '\n\n I smiled to myself as the spotlight began to steady. But, it was only for a moment, as I realized something, that the platform I had been on was rather...rickety, and old. And--“Ohshit!”' $Story1 += '\n\n I felt myself go into free fall.' $Story1 += '\n\n I heard someone yell: “Look out!” ' $Story1 += '\n\n I closed my eyes, and waited for eventual impact.' $Story1 += '\n\n But, that didn’t happen, instead, all I got was to land in the arms of an attractive woman who looked at me with a mix of disdain and amusement.' $Story1 += '\n\n There was only one thing to do at a time like this: “Ta da!” I spread my arms out in a pose.' $Story1 += '\n\n Needless to say, they went along with it.'>> <<set $DaysLeft to -1>> <<if $DaysLeft == 0>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[The world began to blur]]">> <<else>> <<if $Night == 0>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Head Back|First Night][$Night += 1]]">> <<else>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Head Back|Rough Day][$Night += 1]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionMT == 4>> <<set $Story1 to '“What?!” She snapped with the kind of fury that was only available to those who were rejected from theater roles one too many times, and of course, people who were cut in line.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Nothing!” I said as quickly as a mouse. The actress next to me huffed. Taking a long drag out of a clarinet, of all things.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Whatever, not like it matters to you anyway.” She grumbled.' $Story1 += '\n\n Before I could swiftly get away, my mouth spoke for me, “What happened?” It was at that point that I wished that this was all just some dream or something, so I could scold myself for saying that when I woke up.' $Story1 += '\n\n As it were though, the actress looked nothing but befuddled that someone else had asked her what was wrong. For a moment, she sputtered, but regained her composure, “Its just...I auditioned for a role, got the part, and then I found out that the starring role was actually a misdirection. Im supposed to die part way in, just so the real protagonist can feel bad about it.”' $Choice1 to "[[Next|Musical Theatre 6]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

<<if $Decision2 == 1>> “Well…” I laid down on my bed, exhausted from the day’s events, “That was...something. Yeah.” “A day well spent, if I do say so myself.” The Trumpet said cheerfully. Or as cheerfully as a trumpet could. “That’s because you just hang on my shoulder all day, and just tell me what to do.” I snapped, “Not to mention, someone got hurt because of you.” “Well, someone has to be the brains of this operation.” The Trumpet snarked, “Might as well be me.” “Screw you.” “Yeah yeah.” The Trumpet replied, “Anyway, where do you want to go tomorrow?” [[...I...|Plaza]] <<endif>> <<if $Decision2 == 2>> “Well…” I laid down on my bed, exhausted from the day’s events, “That was...something. Yeah.” “A day well spent, if I do say so myself.” The Trumpet said cheerfully. Or as cheerfully as a trumpet could. “That’s because you just hang on my shoulder all day, and just tell me what to do.” I quipped “Well, someone has to be the brains of this operation.” The Trumpet snarked, “Might as well be me.” “Yeah, Sure.” “I'm glad we agree.” The Trumpet replied, “Anyway, where do you want to go tomorrow?” [[...I...|Plaza]] <<endif>>

“So…” “Soo…” “What the heck is this?!” I snapped in frustration. “It’s Broadway!” The Trumpet replied. “No it ain’t!” “Yes it ain...wait...” The Trumpet paused in thought, “Damnit, there’s no way for me to answer.” “I don’t care about that, but why does this place look like a freaking church?!” In front of me, or rather, us, was a large stone staircase leading up to a building that could best be described as 'Every single church shoved into one building.' It was ugly, headache inducing, and probably a safety violation. [[Well?|Broadway 3]]

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<set $Story1 to '“Well, Broadway, back in the old days, was considered a rite of passage for famous plays. Large numbers of people came to them, showered them with praise, and worshipped them.” The Trumpet said, “So it makes sense that itd be viewed religiously here.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Thats still…” I shook my head. This place was just crazy… “Anyway, what do I need to do here?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Thankfully, this part is pretty simple.” The Trumpet said with a billow of confidence, “You just have to steal something.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Say what?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Stop asking me to...sigh.” The Trumpet said literally, and then actually sighed, “Okay, so, like the religions of old, there is a central scripture here that tells people what to do. What you need to do, is just steal that, and we’re golden.” ' $Story1 += '\n\n “Just like that?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Just like that.” The Trumpet affirmed.' $Choice1 to "[[How do I want to do this?|Broadway 4]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Decision2 == 2>> <<set $Story1 to '“Well, Broadway, back in the old days, was considered a rite of passage for famous plays. Large numbers of people came to them, showered them with praise, and worshipped them.” The Trumpet said, “So it makes sense that it’d be viewed religiously here.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “That’s still…” I shook my head. This place was just crazy… “Anyway, what do I need to do here?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Thankfully, this part is pretty simple.” The Trumpet said with a billow of confidence, “You just have to steal something.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Say what?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Stop asking me to...sigh.” The Trumpet said literally, and then actually sighed, “Okay, so, like the religions of old, there is a central scripture here that tells people what to do. What you need to do is distribute that, and we’re golden.' $Choice1 to "[[Distribute?|Broadway 4]]">> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<set $Story1 to "">> <<if $Architypecreativity == 2>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Try to blend in|Broadway 5][$DecisionBW to 1]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Architypedexterity == 2>> <<set $Choice2 to "[[Sneak my way through|Broadway 5][$DecisionBW to 2]]">> <<endif>> <<set $Choice3 to "[[Just walk in|Broadway 6][$DecisionBW to 3]]">> <<endif>> /*------------------------------------------------*/ <<if $Decision2 == 2>> <<set $Story1 to '“Distribute?” ' $Story1 += '\n\n “Eh, steal so we can hand it out later.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Just like that?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Just like that.” The Trumpet affirmed.' $Story1 += '\n\n Okay, so, how do I want to do this?' $Story1 += '\n\n I could…'>> <<if $Architypecreativity == 2>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Try to blend in|Broadway 5][$DecisionBW to 1]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Architypedexterity == 2>> <<set $Choice2 to "[[Sneak my way through|Broadway 5][$DecisionBW to 2]]">> <<endif>> <<set $Choice3 to "[[Just walk in|Broadway 6][$DecisionBW to 3]]">> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<if $DecisionBW == 1>> <<set $Story1 to 'Well, time to practice my chanting. Sneaking in through a side entrance, I found myself in what appeared to be the locker room, or the wardrobe if you prefer. After a moment of pondering, I found myself grabbing a fancy looking robe off the rack, I should' $Choice1 to "[[put it on|Broadway 6]]" $Choice2 to "[[Just walk in|Broadway 6][$DecisionBW to 3]]">> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionBW == 2>> <<set $Story1 to 'It was time.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Oi, dont do this.” The Trumpet warned.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Do what?” I asked as I climbed.' $Story1 += '\n\n “You are not an Assassin!”' $Story1 += '\n\n I paused for a moment, “Whats an assassin?” ' $Story1 += '\n\n “...Nevermind.” The Trumpet blew its horns out in defeat as I pulled myself up and onto the buildings roof. There, I managed to find an open window to the place. ' $Choice1 to "[[Slip Through|Broadway 6]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> /*-------------------------------------------------------------------*/ <<if $Decision2 == 2>> <<if $DecisionBW == 1>> <<set $Story1 to 'Well, time to practice my chanting. Sneaking in through a side entrance, I found myself in what appeared to be the locker room, or the wardrobe if you prefer. After a moment of pondering, I found myself grabbing a fancy looking robe off the rack, I should' $Choice1 to "[[put it on|Broadway 6]]" $Choice2 to "[[Just walk in|Broadway 6][$DecisionBW to 3]]">> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionBW == 2>> <<set $Story1 to 'It was time.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Oi, dont do this.” The Trumpet warned.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Do what?” I asked as I climbed.' $Story1 += '\n\n “You are not an Assassin!”' $Story1 += '\n\n I paused for a moment, “What is an assassin?” ' $Story1 += '\n\n “...Nevermind.” The Trumpet blew its horns out in defeat as I pulled myself up and onto the buildings roof. There, I managed to find an open window to the place. ' $Choice1 to "[[Slip Through|Broadway 6]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

“Well, it’s time for the final battle.” The Trumpet said as I walked towards a surprisingly un-musical looking building. It was...actually pretty freaky looking. It had a dome-like structure, with a series of floating platforms around it. The tower next to it was jagged and sleek, as if they had somehow made daggers into buildings, but the center dome...There was an opening in the center, as far as I could tell. As I got closer to the entrance, I felt my eyes being drawn once more to the dome. Even from the outside, I could hear a gentle hum from it. It kinda sounded like a choir... “Well, the only way to do this, is to power up the God Engine.” The Trumpet spoke up, snapping me out of my trance. “How do I do that?” I asked, once again finding myself looking at the dome. “You need to go above, to the bottom of the dome, there, the power value will be found.” The Trumpet explained, “It’s pretty simple, all you have to do is throw a switch.” <<if $Decision2 == 2>> “A simple switch huh?” I forced my breath out, then took a deep intake of air, “Alright, let’s go.” As I entered the building, I couldn’t help but note that there was no one here. No one, nada, zip. I guess my recent shenanigans drew everyone away from the building, which was pretty bad. I think. <<audio concert stop>> <<audio opera stop>> <<audio musical stop>> <<audio venue stop>> <<audio broadway stop>> <<audio finale play>> I shook my head once more as I passed by a set of double doors that lead me further into the building. It wasn’t long before I found a set of stairs that lead me downwards. While descending them made me feel like I was entering the ninth circle of hell, the humming was growing all the more louder as I went, and I came to a stop at the bottom of the dome. I was on a floor that encircled the entire bottom of the interior, with a control center to the far right of where I stood. Looking upwards, I found a step ladder that would take me to where the God Engine was, and I found myself staring into the face of a star. In the center of the dome, was a bright ball of pure energy, with the hum I heard from before now distinct. Was this thing responsible for the humming? For the music? “Hey, what do I do now?” I asked my Trumpet. But I didn’t hear any response, no snarky comment or oddly serious reply. Glancing over my shoulder, I found that the Trumpet was gone, and I was left alone. “...Did I drop it somewhere?” I asked myself, then shook my head. I turned my attention to the control panel, and I nodded. I could focus on one thing, not two. Heading over the control panel, I began to fiddle with the levers and wires, my hands a blur as I worked. A power up switch here, a redirection there… It was all pretty simple, really. Before long, I was done, and I turned away from the panel. As I began to leave, a series of high pitched warning sirens sounded, and red lights began to flash. Typical warning signs, I noted. “I should be able to get out if anything really goes wrong.” I muttered to myself. I only made it one step further before a powerful force knocked me clear off my feet and slammed me against the wall. Ever been stunned? How about blacking out for a moment? The weird thing is, at first, you don’t feel anything, just the slight sensation of being weightless. However, I summoned my will to stand up, and then came the pain. Holding a hand to my head, I stumbled over to the railing, where I held onto it for support. Looking up at the star, I saw it glow a beating red. For a moment, I was transfixed, and then I found myself going towards the star. I could feel it’s breath, it’s pulse...it’s life. It was so warm… I found myself under the star as it descended on me… The only thing I could hear as I reached upwards was the choir… <<else>> <<endif>> [[what|Finale]]

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $DecisionBW == 1>> <<set $Story1 to 'Slipping into the robe, which had an interesting number of musical notes laced into it, I threw the hood up and walked out into the main hall.'>> <<set $Robes to 1>> <<set $Story1 to 'I walked into the primary building, the one where everyone was gathered into what appeared to be Mass. As in, they were just starting to perform the “religious” act of praying and kneeling to what appeared to be a certain book in the center. It was seated on top of a pedestal, but that wasnt what really caught my attention. Adorning the wall was a mural, or, rather, a story.' $Story1 += '\n\n On the far left, I saw a series of grey silhouettes, each one working away at some kind of science experiment, if the beaker tubes were anything to go by. As the painting continued, I saw the silhouettes be drawn away from their work, towards the sight of a person playing a trumpet on top of a box. In contrast to the rest of the grey people watching them, the trumpet player was adorned quite beautifully in blue and gold. There, the painting went on to show that the grey people too were becoming musicians in their own right, while the trumpet player disappeared. ' $Choice1 to "[[Continue|Broadway 9]]">> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionBW == 2>> <<set $Story1 to 'Shuffling in like the stealthy cat burglar I am, I found myself overlooking some main hall on some balcony. While I was there, I noticed that a large congregation of people had gathered below me. From the looks of it, they were just starting to perform the “religious” act of praying and kneeling to what appeared to be a certain book in the center. It was seated on top of a pedestal, but that wasn’t what really caught my attention. Adorning the wall was a mural, or, rather, a story.' $Story1 += '\n\n On the far left, I saw a series of grey silhouettes, each one working away at some kind of science experiment, if the beaker tubes were anything to go by. As the painting continued, I saw the silhouettes be drawn away from their work, towards the sight of a person playing a trumpet on top of a box. In contrast to the rest of the grey people watching them, the trumpet player was adorned quite beautifully in blue and gold. There, the painting went on to show that they grey people too were becoming musicians in their own right, while the trumpet player disappeared from the murals entirely. ' $Choice1 to "[[Continue|Broadway 7]]">> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionBW == 3>> <<set $Story1 to 'I walked into the primary building, the one where everyone was gathered into what appeared to be Mass. As in, they were just starting to perform the “religious” act of praying and kneeling to what appeared to be a certain book in the center. It was seated on top of a pedestal, but that wasn’t what really caught my attention. Adorning the wall was a mural, or, rather, a story.' $Story1 += '\n\n On the far left, I saw a series of grey silhouettes, each one working away at some kind of science experiment, if the beaker tubes were anything to go by. As the painting continued, I saw the silhouettes be drawn away from their work, towards the sight of a person playing a trumpet on top of a box. In contrast to the rest of the grey people watching them, the trumpet player was adorned quite beautifully in blue and gold. There, the painting went on to show that they grey people too were becoming musicians in their own right, while the trumpet player disappeared. ' $Story1 += '\n\n Huh, that was weird.' $Story1 += '\n\n In anycase, nobody paid me any mind as I approached the book. ' $Story1 += '\n\n I glanced down at the page it was currently, and on it was the script for...something called “Alexander Hamiltion.”' $Story1 += '\n\n Huh, wonder who that was.' $Choice1 to "[[Continue|Broadway 7]]">> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $DecisionBW == 2>> <<set $Story1 to ' As I looked at the murals, I found a sudden wetness in the corner of my eyes as they viewed the last panel.' $Story1 += '\n\n “You okay?” The Trumpet asked.' $Story1 += '\n\n I raised my elbow to my eyes, “I...yeah. Sorry, I dont really know what’s going on.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Thats fine.” The Trumpet said as soft as a low note, “You are human, after all. You are allowed to feel these sorts of things. Especially when its about fine art.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “I guess...”' $Story1 += '\n\n I looked down at the book, trying to figure out what to do here. It was fairly obvious that the book was an item of some importance to them, and I wasnt really looking to hurt anyone if I could help it. I looked back at the murals as the people below started chanting a song I couldnt recognize. ' $Story1 += '\n\n Something about a trum...pet...' $Choice1 to "[[Continue|Broadway 8]]">> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionBW == 3>> <<set $Story1 to 'I took a quick look around, then I grabbed the script off the pedestal and started walking away. Gently nodding at a...well, lets say monk as I walked towards the exit.' $Story1 += '\n\n After a few seconds of walking, I glanced at the Trumpet, “So…”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Yeah, you might want to run in five…”' $Story1 += '\n\n I started to pick up the pace.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Four…”' $Story1 += '\n\n My walk became a jog.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Three.”' $Story1 += '\n\n My jog became a run.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Two….”' $Story1 += '\n\n My run became a full on sprint.' $Story1 += '\n\n “One.”' $Choice1 to "[[Continue|Broadway 8]]">> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $DecisionBW ==1>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Lets go|Broadway 9][$Book to 1]]">> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionBW == 2>> <<set $Story1 to'“What are you thinking?” The Trumpet asked as an idea slowly formed in my head. Slowly, I looked towards it with a devious grin on my face.' $Story1 += '\n\n “...Dont you dare.” The Trumpets pistons raised, “Dont you--”' $Story1 += '\n\n The Trumpet didnt get any father, as I grabbed it, held it up, and then threw it with all my might. “Be a useful distraction!” I yelled as I prepared to leap down.' $Story1 += '\n\n “You---” I mentally blocked out what it was about to say as the heads below began to turn in the opposite direction and away from me. By some stroke of luck, I managed to throw the Trumpet accurately enough that it landed on the pedestal, knocking the book free. ' $Story1 += '\n\n For a moment, all was silent as the chanters stopped and looked at the Trumpet in shock. I waited with bated breath as I wondered whether or not I made the right call.' $Story1 += '\n\n But, one of them stood, “It has returned!” They said in a hushed whisper, which slowly became a louder scream of joy.' $Story1 += '\n\n I just shook my head as the chanters gathered around the Trumpet with feverish excitement. Knocking the book aside and leaving it for easy pickings.' $Choice1 to "[[Continue|Broadway 9]]">> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionBW == 3>> <<set $Story1 to 'Behind me, I could hear the shouts and cries as the building erupted into a chaotic mess of screams. Truly, I was a master thief.' $Story1 += '\n\n Something that was clear as I threw myself into a bush on the sidewalk, and let the angry crowd steamroll right on by. ' $Story1 += '\n\n “Man, what is with this place?” I asked as I poked my head out of the bush, and I did my best to ignore the feeling of having bugs in your socks.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Quite a lot.” The Trumpet replied, “You saw the mural. These people used to be nothing but workers and scientists.” ' $Story1 += '\n\n “...Then...I see.” I shook my head, answers now, were pointless. Nor did they matter.'>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[lets go|Broadway 9][$Book to 1]]">> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $DecisionBW == 1>> <<set $Story1 to 'Huh, that was weird.' $Story1 += '\n\n In anycase, nobody paid me any mind as I approached the book. ' $Story1 += '\n\n I glanced down at the page it was currently, and on it was the script for...something called “Alexander Hamiltion.”' $Story1 += '\n\n Huh, wonder who that was.' $Story1 += '\n\n I took a quick look around, then I grabbed the script off the pedestal and started walking away. Gently nodding at a...well, lets say monk as I walked towards the exit.' $Story1 += '\n\n After a few seconds of walking, I glanced at the Trumpet, “Any danger?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “If you hadnt been wearing these robes, then probably. But I think we are in the clear.” ' <<endif>> <<if $DecisionBW == 2>> <<set $Story1 to 'As they did, I took the chance and jumped down from the balcony. Landing in a roll, I more or less just casually walked up to the book, picked it up, and walked away.' $Story1 += '\n\n I made it to the outside as I began stepping down the steps to the exit, where I spotted a familiar Trumpet laying on the ground.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Jerk.” It said with a low, marble like note.' $Story1 += '\n\n “...How did you even...ya know what? Nevermind.” I rubbed my head, then picked up the Trumpet, and went on my way.'>> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionBW == 3>> <<set $Story1 to "">> <<endif>> <<set $DaysLeft -= 1>> <<if $DaysLeft == 0>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[The world began to blur]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Night == 0>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Head Back|First Night][$Night += 1]]">> <<else>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Return to the Plaza|Plaza][$Night += 1]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

“...What do you want?” I ask after a pause, wiping the blood away on my sleeve. “...Do you remember where you are?” The speaker asked. “In general, or where I am specifically?” “In general.” I racked my brain for the answer, and after a moment, I knew, “T-the City of Lyrics, right?” “Correct.” “And…” I tried to think of anything else about this city, and I found myself drawing a blank. Before I opened my mouth to reply, I had to think about what I was about to say. Who was this speaker? Why couldn’t I remember anything before now? “And?” The Speaker continued, “Do you know anything else?” ...I didn’t, sad to say. But, the speaker seemed to know more than they let on, so...I could try to pry some info out of them, but could I trust anything they said? Then again, I didn’t really have a reason to not trust them. [[Answer Honestly]] [[Try to get some dirt on them]]

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<if $DecisionMT == 4>> <<set $Story1 to 'As it were though, the actress looked nothing but befuddled that someone else had asked her what was wrong. For a moment, she sputtered, but regained her composure, “Its just...I auditioned for a role, got the part, and then I found out that the starring role was actually a misdirection. I’m supposed to die part way in, just so the real protagonist can feel bad about it.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “That sucks.” I nodded. That did sound like a crappy plot, seriously, who would write something like that?' $Story1 += '\n\n “It does.” She grumbled.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Who wrote it?” I asked.' $Story1 += '\n\n She pointed towards the stage, at one of the actors. He had a head of long darkish hair that was obviously missing the need of a pair of scissors, with the stubbled face of a thug. ' $Story1 += '\n\n “Hes the one in charge.” The actress said with ice in her voice, “Gonna…” She sighed, “Go up on stage...have to do this role.” '>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Next|Musical Theatre 7]]">> <<endif>> <<else>> <<if $DecisionMT == 1>> <<set $Story1 to ' I stepped onto the stage, and sang. I had memorized the part they had given me, and I tried to do so to the best of my ability. My throat ached with each syllable, but I could feel my lungs beat against my chest as I played my part.' $Story1 += '\n\n I guess I did alright, because when I was done, after a moment of silence, someone threw a banquet of roses into my face, and then another, and another.' $Story1 += '\n\n It wasnt long before I was smothered in them, and I had to climb out of the patch. Also, a lot of those roses still thorns on them. ' $Story1 += '\n\n OW.'>> <<set $DaysLeft -= 1>> <<if $DaysLeft == 0>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[The world began to blur]]">> <<else>> <<if $Night == 0>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Triumphant return|First Night][$Night += 1]]">> <<else>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Triumphant return|Plaza][$Night += 1]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionMT == 4>> <<set $Story1 to '“That sucks.” I nodded. That did sound like a crappy plot, seriously, who would write something like that?' $Story1 += '\n\n “It does.” She grumbled.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Who wrote it?” I asked.' $Story1 += '\n\n She pointed towards the stage, at one of the actors. He had a head of long darkish hair that was obviously missing the need of a pair of scissors, with the stubbled face of a thug. ' $Story1 += '\n\n “Hes the one in charge.” The actress said with ice in her voice, “Gonna…” She sighed, “Go up on stage...have to do this role.” ' $Story1 += '\n\n “...Seems to me that working for him is not the best idea.” I supplied, “Maybe itd be better if you did things for yourself.”'>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Next|Musical Theatre 7]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<if $DecisionMT == 4>> <<set $Story1 to '“...Seems to me that working for him is not the best idea.” I supplied, “Maybe try to do something else with your life. Not like hes the only writer around.”' $Story1 += '\n\n She thought about my not so wise words of advice for a moment, then nodded. She left quickly, and once again, I was left alone.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Well...that went as well as it couldve.” The Trumpet said flatly.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Yeah, I guess but…” I looked towards the stage, where the actress appeared and headed towards the male actor/writer in a powerful stride.' $Story1 += '\n\n “What is she doing?” The Trumpet asked.' $Story1 += '\n\n “I think shes…” I winced. As the actress strode up to the actor, she gave him a slap across the face hard enough to send him groundward. Even from where I was standing, I couldnt help but rub my cheek from the phantom impact as the crowd let out a gasp of awe. I couldnt help but snicker as I saw the entire play stop dead in its tracks.' $Choice1 to "[[Next|Musical Theatre 8]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<if $Decision2 == 2>> <<if $DecisionMT == 4>> <<set $Story1 to 'She thought about my not so wise words of advice for a moment, then nodded. She left quickly, and once again, I was left alone.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Well...that went as well as it couldve.” The Trumpet said flatly.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Yeah, I guess but…” I looked towards the stage, where the actress appeared and headed towards the male actor/writer in a powerful stride.' $Story1 += '\n\n “What’s she doing?” The Trumpet asked.' $Story1 += '\n\n “I think shes…” I winced. As the actress strode up to the actor, she gave him a slap across the face hard enough to send him groundward. Even from where I was standing, I couldn’t help but rub my cheek from the phantom impact as the crowd let out a gasp of awe. I couldnt help but snicker as I saw the entire play stop dead in it’s tracks.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Listen up!” The Actress spoke, “I...will be writing my own play! It will have a plot!” The crowd gasped, “And Characters!” The crowd gasped yet again, “And...the best musical numbers!” This time, the crowd lost it completely as the actress calmly walked off the stage like she had just won the greatest award even given to anyone ever.' $Choice1 to "[[Next|Musical Theatre 8]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<if $DecisionMT == 4>> <<set $Story1 to '“Listen up!” The Actress spoke, “I...will be writing my own play! It will have plot!” The crowd gasped, “And Characters!” The crowd gasped yet again, “And...no musical numbers!” This time, the crowd lost it completely as the actress calmly walked off the stage like she had just won the greatest award even given to anyone ever.' $Story1 += '\n\n It was only for a few moments, but I saw the actress reappear at my side. She only said two words, “Thank you.” Pulled me into a warm hug, then left on her way.' $Story1 += '\n\n “...When we are done, get her number.” The Trumpet said with awe in it’s voice. “Seriously, thats not the kind of woman you want to miss.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “I will uh, think about it.” I adjusted my hat, and then looked to the crowd and stage. Things had taken a turn for the chaotic as people were leaving and the play was in the process of being torn down.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Seems like she did the work for us.” The Trumpet mused.'>> $Story1 += '\n\n “Seems so.” I agreed. <<set $DaysLeft -= 1>> <<if $DaysLeft == 0>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[The world began to blur]]">> <<else>> <<if $Night == 0>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Head Back|First Night][$Night += 1]]">> <<else>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Return to the Plaza|Plaza][$Night += 1]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<if $Decision2 == 2>> <<if $DecisionMT == 4>> <<set $Story1 to 'It was only for a few moments, but I saw the actress reappear at my side. She only said two words, “Thank you.” Pulled me into a warm hug, then left on her way.' $Story1 += '\n\n “...When we are done, get her number.” The Trumpet said with awe in its voice. “Seriously, thats not the kind of woman you want to miss.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “I will uh, think about it.” I adjusted my hat, and then looked to the crowd and stage. Things had taken a turn for the chaotic as people were leaving and the play was in the process of being torn down.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Seems like she did the work for us.” The Trumpet mused.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Seems so.” I agreed.'>> <<set $DaysLeft -= 1>> <<if $DaysLeft == 0>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[The world began to blur]]">> <<else>> <<if $Night == 0>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Head Back|First Night][$Night += 1]]">> <<else>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Return to the Plaza|Plaza][$Night += 1]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 = "Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<set $Story1 to 'As I stopped to listen to the serene song, a thought came to me. I would have to ruin this place. That was why I was here…' $Story1 += '\n\n “Shit…” I muttered, tipping my hat down to cover my face as I looked away from the band. A bloated swill of disgust filling my stomach as I walked away.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Yeah. Thats accurate.” The Trumpet said, “But ya gotta do this.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Why?” I asked in return. “These people...they just want to have a good time. Why should I hurt this place?”' $Story1 += '\n\n At this point, I came to a small garden with a sandy floor, a single tree, and a large rock. The sand was a dark grey, and it had been carefully brushed into a series of notes and strings. A sand music sheet, in other words. As I read it over, I realized that it was the same song as the band was playing. I couldnt help but stare in awe as I sat down on the rock.' $Choice1 to "[[Watch|Opera House 3]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Decision2 == 2>> <<set $Story1 to 'As I stopped to listen to the serene song, a thought came to me. I would help this place, keep it safe from harm. I would heal this realm.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Huh.” I muttered, tipping my hat down to cover my face as I looked away from the band. A warm feeling in my chest as I walked away.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Dont let it get your head.” The Trumpet said, “Pride before a fall.”' $Story1 += '\n\n A thought occurred to me, “Why?” I asked in return. “These people...they just want to have a good time. Why would anyone hurt this place?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Because sometimes there are sheep,” The Trumpet spoke in a tone hard asmarble, “and sheeps need to be put out to pasture.”' $Choice1 to "[[What?|Opera House 3]]">> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<set $Story1 to '“Because if you hurt this place,” The Trumpet spoke in a tone as hard as marble, “Then these people wont have anywhere to relax in.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “...Denying them a chance to unwind, plus a major cultural icon.” I grumbled. “Shit, that makes too much damn sense.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Yep.” The Trumpet agreed, “But hey, use the time you can while you are here. Even you need to relax sometimes.”' $Story1 += '\n\n That was hypocritical. Coming here just to blow it up, but then telling me to relax? Some advisor this Trumpet was turning out to be.' $Story1 += '\n\n Grumbling to myself, I ran my finger over my hats rim, “Good grief.” I said to no one but myself. Before it could make a smart ass remark, I placed the Trumpet down on the ground, and put my foot on its pistons.' $Choice1 to "[[Or, at least thats what I thought|Opera House 4]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Decision2 == 2>> <<set $Story1 to '“...What do you mean?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Its a metaph-”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Not that.” I snapped, “I mean, is there some kind of...brainwashing or something going on in this place?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “...In the grand scheme of things, people will prefer order over chaos,” The Trumpet spoke, “but what most people dont realize is that order will eventually give way to corruption, and then chaos comes from that.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “...Which, in turn, creates order.” I nodded, “Then...are we really doing the right thing here? I feel like this is all just letting people live in ignorance.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Well, ignorance is bliss.” ' $Choice1 to "[[hmm|Opera House 4]]">> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<set $Rival to random(1,3)>> <<if $Rival == 1>> <<set $Antagonist to "he">> <<set $AntPos to "his">> <<set $AntRef to "him">> <<endif>> <<if $Rival == 2>> <<set $Antagonist to "she">> <<set $AntPos to "her">> <<set $AntRef to "her">> <<endif>> <<if $Rival == 3>> <<set $Antagonist to "they">> <<set $AntPos to "their">> <<set $AntRef to "them">> <<endif>> <</silently>> <<silently>> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<set $Story1 to '“Oh, heyo.” ' $Story1 += '\n\n I turned sharply, and standing behind me, was what appeared to be a somewhat tall person, who also had a hat on. $Antagonist moved to lean up against the tree. They looked worn not in a bad kinda way, more like the semi tired kinda way. Guess $Antagonist must have gone through some shit too.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Enjoying the music?” $Antagonist asked.' $Story1 += '\n\n “I guess.” I responded with a shrug, “I mean, I’m enjoying it, but I get the feeling I’m gonna get sick of it sooner or later.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “That’s fair.” $Antagonist responded with a shrug.' $Story1 += '\n\n I thought for a moment, then replied, “How about you?”' $Story1 += '\n\n $Antagonist paused, “I like it.” ' $Choice1 to "[[Fair|Opera House 5]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Decision2 == 2>> <<set $Story1 to 'At this point, I came to a small garden with a sandy floor, a single tree, and a large rock. The sand was a dark grey, and it had been carefully brushed into a series of notes and strings.A sand music sheet, in other words. As I read it over, I realized that it was the same song as the band was playing. But, it seemed as if I wasnt the only one there. Sitting on the grey rock was another person.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Oh, heyo.” I greeted them cheerfully' $Story1 += '\n\n $Antagonist turned sharply, and standing in front of me, was what appeared to be a somewhat tall person, who also had a hat on. Unlike $Antagonist , who was sitting against the rock I moved to lean up against the tree. $Antagonist just leaned forward on the rock.' $Choice1 to "[[Enjoying the music?|Opera House 5]]">> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<set $Story1 to '“Thats fair.” I answered with a shrug.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Ha ha.” With a cocky grin, $Antagonist ran a finger over $AntPos hat, “Smart ass, arent you?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “I try my best.” I replied with a cheeky smile. The two of us gave off a short laugh. $Antagonist seemed like a nice enough person, but, even so, I had something to do. It was a shame, but...yeah, things to do. Even if I ended up being hurt later, I still had to do this. I stood and grabbed my Trumpet off the floor. “Well, I gotta go do some stuff. See you around.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “See ya.” $Antagonist gave a small wave to see me off, and I did the same to $AntRef. After a few moments of walking, I glanced at the Trumpet in my hands.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Well?” I pressed.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Well what?” The Trumpet replied.' $Story1 += '\n\n “No witty replies?” I raised my eyebrow, “No banter?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Hey, I cant have a zinger for every situation.” The Trumpet spoke, “Now come on. While you were distracted, I thought of a plan.”' $Choice1 to "[[Oh?|Opera House 6]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Decision2 == 2>> <<set $Story1 to '“Enjoying the music?” I asked.' $Story1 += '\n\n “I guess.” $Antagonist responded with a shrug, “I mean, Im enjoying it, but I get the feeling Im gonna get sick of it sooner or later.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Thats fair.” I responded with a shrug.' $Story1 += '\n\n $Antagonist thought for a moment, then replied, “How about you?” ' $Story1 += '\n\n I paused, “I like it.” ' $Story1 += '\n\n “Thats fair.” $Antagonist answered with a shrug.' $Choice1 to "[[Smartass|Opera House 6]]">> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<set $Story1 to '“Poison the food supply.” The Trumpet said, “A few people die here and there due to allergies or something. You know, like how kings of old died.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “....” I looked at the Trumpet in my hands for a few good seconds as the surge of ice cold fury erupted in my veins. I then calmly started walking over to a nearby fountain with the clear intent to drown the Trumpet, or to leave it there and let it rust.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Okay, before you drown me, hear me out.” The Trumpet said calmly.' $Story1 += '\n\n “You have five seconds.” I replied.' $Story1 += '\n\n “You dont actually have to poison anyone.” The Trumpet continued, “Just replace a few good ingredients with bad ones. People will get food poisoning at the very worst.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “You know, this just feels like terroism.” I pointed out. ' $Story1 += '\n\n “Well, tough.” The Trumpet blew it’s horn, “You wanted to fight this society, and since these people are so tone deaf, I dont think peaceful protest was gonna work.”' $Choice1 to "[[Even so..|Opera House 7]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Decision2 == 2>> <<set $Story1 to '“Ha ha.” With a cocky grin, I ran a finger over my hat, “Smart ass, arent you?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “I try my best.” $Antagonist replied with a cheeky smile. The two of us gave off a short laugh. $Antagonist] seemed like a nice enough person, but it seemed like $Antagonist had things to do. $Antagonist stood and picked up their trumpet. “Well, I gotta go do some stuff. See you around.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “See ya.” I gave a small wave to see $Antagonist off, and $Antagonist gave me the same gesture in return. After a few moments of waiting, I glanced at the Trumpet in my hands.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Well?” I pressed.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Well what?” The Trumpet replied.' $Choice1 to "[[No witty replies?|Opera House 7]]">> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<set $Story1 to '“If you want to back out, back out.” The Trumpet snapped, “No one is stopping you but you.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “I….”' $Choice1 to "[[Quit|Route Switch]]" $Choice2 to "[[Gotta Finish This|Opera House 8]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Decision2 == 2>> <<set $Story1 to '“No witty replies?” I raised my eyebrow, “No banter?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Hey, I cant have a zinger for every situation.” The Trumpet spoke, “Now come on. While you were distracted, I thought of a plan.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Oh?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “The way things are working here are nice and all, but they could be better.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “What do you mean?” I asked, feeling a slight sense of dread for where this is going.' $Story1 += '\n\n “...Sometimes lambs need to be taken out back.” The Trumpet said quietly.' $Story1 += '\n\n I felt a cold breath escape from my lips as I headed towards the back, “No.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Now, hold on.” The Trumpet spoke hastily, “I never said kill.”' $Choice1 to "[[Bullshit|Opera House 8]]">> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

Warning: This will cause irreversible change. Do you want to continue? [[yes|Route Switch 2][$SecondThoughts to 1]] [[no|Route Switch 2][$SecondThoughts to 2]]

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<set $Story1 to '"Im going to"'>> <<if $Architypecreativity == 2>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Poison the food supply|Opera House 9][$DecisionOH to 1]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Architypedexterity == 2>> <<set $Choice2 to "[[Steal the band’s equipment|Opera House 9][$DecisionOH to 2]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Architypestrength == 2>> <<set $Choice3 to "[[Cause a ruckus|Opera House 9][$DecisionOH to 3]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Architype == "All Rounder">> <<set $Choice4 to "[[Prevent anyone from leaving|Opera House 9][$DecisionOH to 4]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<if $Decision2 == 2>> <<set $Story1 to '“You gave off a pretty clear meaning there.” I snapped, “So, either clarify what you mean or I am going to drown you.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Okay, listen, if you want to back out, back out.” The Trumpet returned with venom, “No one is stopping you but you.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “I….”' $Choice1 to "[[Quit|Route Switch]]" $Choice2 to "[[Gotta Finish This|Opera House 9]]">> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

<<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<if $SecondThoughts == 1>> “I’m not a killer.” I finished, “I...want to help people. Not take away the only thing that gives them joy.” “Well...that’s fine.” The Trumpet said after a pause, “But you might want to close your eyes for a bit.” “Why?” I asked. “Just...imagine where you would be right now, if you made that other choice.” The Trumpet continued, “Just close your eyes, and imagine.” After a moment, I did. I closed my eyes and listened to the music. [[Embrace the Noise|Plaza][$Decision2 to 2]] <<set $ConcertHall to 0 $Venue to 0 $OperaHouse to 0 $Broadway to 0 $MusicalTheatre to 0 $LocationsVisited to 0 $First to "none" $Night to 0 $DaysLeft to 6 $Decision1 to 0 $Decision2 to 0 $DecisionCH to 0 $DecisionMT to 0 $DecisionBW to 0 $DecisionOH to 0 $DecisionV to 0 $Knife to 0 $Book to 0 $Robes to 0>> <<endif>> <<if $SecondThoughts == 2>> I shook my head, “No, I’m in it to win it.” Whatever win was in this situation, I had no idea. “Good. Now, head to the kitchen, we’ve got stuff to do.” It didn’t take me that long to give the latest batch of food a quick sprinkle of mismatched spices in bad places like the oven, but, I did manage to snatch a knife from the kitchen when I somehow had gotten wrapped up in cutting up some salmon. Not sure how that happened, but hey, knife. As I headed towards the sky-boats, the knife tucked safely away in my jacket, I shook my head once more as I looked up at the rising stars. From here, on the sea of clouds, everything just seemed so...untroubled. Maybe that’s why I…. ...It didn’t matter. I choose this. My memories were gone, or, at least, fleeting. But at the end of the day, I made this choice. I made this choice. [[Im going to|Opera House 8]] <<endif>> <<endif>> <<if $Decision2 == 2>> <<if $SecondThoughts == 1>> “I’m not a killer.” I finished, “I...want to help people. Not take away the only thing that gives them joy.” “Well...that’s fine.” The Trumpet said after a pause, “But you might want to close your eyes for a bit.” “Why?” I asked. “Just...imagine where you would be right now, if you made that other choice.” The Trumpet continued, “Just close your eyes, and imagine.” After a moment, I did. I closed my eyes and listened to the music fade away [[Embrace the Silence|Plaza][$Decision2 to 1]] <<set $ConcertHall to 0 $Venue to 0 $OperaHouse to 0 $Broadway to 0 $MusicalTheatre to 0 $LocationsVisited to 0 $First to "none" $Night to 0 $DaysLeft to 6 $Decision1 to 0 $Decision2 to 0 $DecisionCH to 0 $DecisionMT to 0 $DecisionBW to 0 $DecisionOH to 0 $DecisionV to 0 $Knife to 0 $Book to 0 $Robes to 0>> <<endif>> <<if $SecondThoughts == 2>> I shook my head, “No, I’m in it to win it.” Whatever win was in this situation, I had no idea. “Good. Now, head to the kitchen, we’ve got stuff to do.” “What should we do?” I asked. “Well….” [[Im going to|Opera House 9]] <<endif>> <<endif>>

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<if $DecisionOH == 1>> <<set $Story1 to 'It didnt take me that long to give the latest batch of food a quick sprinkle of mismatched spices in bad places like the oven, but, I did manage to snatch a knife from the kitchen when I somehow had gotten wrapped up in cutting up some salmon. Not sure how that happened, but hey, knife.'>> <<set $Knife to 1>> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionOH == 2>> <<set $Story1 to 'As much as I hated to do this, it didnt take a genius to figure out that part of the reason why people came here was to listen to the band. And, like no matter how good a gunman was, without bullets, they werent anything special. The same could be said for musicians as well.' $Story1 += '\n\n Therefore, when the band stopped their latest track for the night, and set their instruments down. I struck. ' $Story1 += '\n\n Moving as fast as I could, which is pretty dang fast, I picked up the instruments as I shot past the band like a bullet.' $Story1 += '\n\n I must have done it correctly, because they didnt notice a thing as I sped by. With the instruments in hand, I approached the edge of the Opera House, overlooking the grand sky, and chucked them over the side with no fanfare.'>> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionOH == 3>> <<set $Story1 to 'I might not be very smart or very fast, but I was decently strong.' $Story1 += '\n\n And that meant if there was something I was good at, it was breaking stuff. And it was time to do some remodeling!' $Story1 += '\n\n With a forced pep in my step, I walked over to the main dining area, which had a very ornate dragon statue hanging over it, which was suspended by a large metal ball on a rope, and along the sides were a series of very fancy looking shelves and cases, each of them having what appeared to be fireworks inside. All of this was next to a very large grandfather clock that I was about to push over.' $Story1 += '\n\n Putting my back into it, I pushed as hard as I could, and sure enough, the grandfather clock gave way, causing it fall into the trophy cases, which released a particularly large Kaboom as the fireworks exploded everywhere, which, in turn, burnt the rope that kept the dragon suspended in the air, and caused it to fly forward like a battering ram toward a nearby wall. Knocking it over like it had been made out of tissue paper. The metal ball fell to the ground, and the sad part about standing a sky station was that, well, it was never really level, and as a result, the metal ball was crushing and rolling over anything its way.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Nice job.” The Trumpet said warmly.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Thanks.”'>> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionOH == 4>> <<set $Story1 to 'Sometimes the simplest solutions were often the best.' $Story1 += '\n\n The Opera Hall was on a sky station that connected to the city proper by skyboats, and as far as I could tell, there was only one way on and off this island in the clouds.' $Story1 += '\n\n So, with the majority of boats sitting lazing in their stations, no one overlooking them. It wasnt long before I appeared with a knife stolen from the kitchen. It took me about twenty minutes or so before I finished my work, but when I was done, there was only one workable left. I imagined that there were another fleet of sky boats on the city proper, but it seemed like most of them were kept here. So now, ferrying people on and off the Opera Hall would take far longer than it should have.'>> <<endif>> <<set $Story1 to 'As I headed towards my sky-boat, <<if $Knife == 1>>the knife tucked safely away in my jacket<<endif>>, I shook my head once more as I looked up at the rising stars. From here, on the sea of clouds, everything just seemed so...untroubled.' $Story1 += '\n\n Maybe thats why I….' $Story1 += '\n\n ...It didnt matter. I choose this. My memories were gone, or, at least, fleeting. But at the end of the day, I made this choice. ' $Story1 += '\n\n I made this choice.'>> <<set $DaysLeft -= 1>> <<if $Night == 0>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Head Back|First Night][$Night += 1]]">> <<else>> <<if $DaysLeft == 0>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[The world began to blur]]">> <<else>> [[Return to the Plaza|Plaza][$Night += 1]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<if $Decision2 == 2>> <<set $Story1 to "">> <<if $Architypecreativity == 2>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Manage the food supply|Opera House 10][$DecisionOH to 1]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Architypedexterity == 2>> <<set $Choice2 to "[[Refurbish the band’s equipment|Opera House 10][$DecisionOH to 2]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Architypestrength == 2>> <<set $Choice3 to "[[Make a scene|Opera House 10][$DecisionOH to 3]]">> <<endif>> <<set $Choice4 to "[[Make Everyone leave|Opera House 10][$DecisionOH to 4]]">> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<set $Story1 to '“And if we break it, will people starve?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Nope.” I imagined the Trumpet would shake it’s head if it had one, “It has automated systems. At most, it will shut down for a few days and that will give us plenty of time.”' $Story1 += '\n\n I breathed a sigh of relief, it seemed that for this job, no one was going to be hurt.' $Story1 += '\n\n As I came to a large steel door, I hit the open button and waved my hand as the door opened.' $Story1 += '\n\n “What are you doing?” The Trumpet asked. I could almost feel it raising its non-existent eyebrows at me. ' $Story1 += '\n\n “Using the force.” I replied.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Nerd.”' $Choice1 to "[[Actually|Venue 3]]">> <<else>> <<set $Story1 to '“And if we save it, will people start eating again?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Nope.” I imagined the Trumpet would shake its head if it had one, “It has automated systems. At most, it will cause the food chain to go back up, but its their choice whether to eat or not.”' $Story1 += '\n\n I breathed a sigh of relief, it seemed that for this job, someone was going to be hurt.' $Story1 += '\n\n As I came to a large steel door, I hit the open button and waved my hand as the door opened.' $Story1 += '\n\n “What are you doing?” The Trumpet asked. I could almost feel it raising it’s non-existent eyebrows at me. ' $Story1 += '\n\n “Using the force.” I replied.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Nerd.”' $Choice1 to "[[Actually|Venue 3]]">> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1

“Correction: I’m a Geek.” I grinned, “There’s a difference.” And there was the non-existent eye roll. Walking past the door, I was greeted with an indoor farm with a variety of facilities. A greenhouse growing plants had some songs playing on some loud speakers. There was a strong wind blowing through as well, which I realized came from an open vent that led to the outside. By that, I meant outside. As in, nothing between you and the open sky, and subsequently, the resulting fall to the earth below. Yeah. Gonna try to avoid that. Finally, on the far side, there was what appeared to be a control room of some kind, only reachable by suspended catwalks that had a suspicious lack of guard rails. “Huh.” I muttered to myself. “Okay, this should be simple.” The Trumpet spoke up, “We can…” <<silently>> <<set $Choice1 to "" $Choice2 to "" $Choice3 to "" $Choice4 to "">> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<if $Architypedexterity == 2>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Turn off the music|Venue 4][$DecisionV to 1]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Architypestrength == 2>> <<set $Choice2 to "[[Jam the vents and let the produce fly out.|Venue 4][$DecisionV to 2]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Architype == "All Rounder">> <<set $Choice3 to "[[Head to the control room|Venue 4][$DecisionV to 3]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Architypecreativity == 2>> <<set $Choice4 to "[[Wait...the catwalks…|Venue 4][$DecisionV to 4]]">> <<endif>> <<else>> <<if $Architypedexterity == 2>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Turn up the music|Venue 4][$DecisionV to 1]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Architypestrength == 2>> <<set $Choice2 to "[[open the vents and let the produce breathe|Venue 4][$DecisionV to 2]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Architype == "All Rounder">> <<set $Choice3 to "[[Head to the control room|Venue 4][$DecisionV to 3]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Architypecreativity == 2>> <<set $Choice4 to "[[Wait...the catwalks…|Venue 4][$DecisionV to 4]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<if $DecisionV == 1>> <<set $Story1 to '“So, why do I have to turn off the music?” I asked as I made my way over to the greenhouse.' $Story1 += '\n\n “You ever hear about how in the days of old, people would play music to their plants to make them grow better?” The Trumpet asked.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Yeah.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Well, imagine that, but taken up to eleven here.” The Trumpet affirmed, “The plants here are genetically modified to grow faster in response to music.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “....How?” I asked, feeling like there was a few vital steps missing in that explanation.' $Story1 += '\n\n The Trumpet raised its pistons, “You’re in a city floating in the sky, and thats whats confusing you?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “It just doesnt make any sense!” I protested.' $Story1 += '\n\n The Trumpet shot down my protest with all the force of a fire house, “You are talking to a trumpet, now get moving!”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Okay, okay…” I grumbled.' $Story1 += '\n\n It only took me a few minutes to get over to the greenhouse, and I found the speakers nestled high enough that it would take me some decent climbing to get up there.' $Story1 += '\n\n Which I did, I have durable fingers.' $Story1 += '\n\n While I was up there, fiddling with the speakers, I found myself wishing that I had something to cut them with. Instead, I had to settle for just unplugging it as best I could, which was rather hard, given that the cables were as thick as a tree trunk, and I was not exaggerating.' $Story1 += '\n\n So, it took me a while, but I finally managed to unplug them all.'>> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionV == 2>> <<set $Story1 to 'Going to the other side, I moved up to the bigger vents and I scanned them quickly. Off to the side, I spotted a lever, an old, rusty one that would take the strength of a marching band to move. Luckly, I have just that.' $Story1 += '\n\n Going up to the lever, I braced myself against it, and pushed. At first, it didn’t budge, but little by little, it gave way. And sure enough, through my gritted teeth, the lever slammed to the other side and the vents opened like a dragons maw.' $Story1 += '\n\n Every bit of synthetic meat, every harvested plant, flew out into the sky beyond with little fanfare. And if I hadn’t held onto the lever, I imagine that I would’ve likely joined them.' $Story1 += '\n\n After a few minutes, the vents closed automatically, and I was safe.'>> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionV == 3>> <<set $Story1 to 'The control was likely my best bet, and when I made my way over there, I discovered a hidden happiness of mine.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Buttons!” I yelled as I looked over the controls. Levers, knobs, and buttons of all kinds greeted me, and all of them were begging to be used.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Go for it.” The Trumpet said, and I happily obliged.' $Story1 += '\n\n Now, I didn’t just start smacking the things like a child, I was much more than that. I was smacking them like a proper adult. As for the end result? Overload would be the best way to describe it. Countless systems activating, deactivating, and then switching were causing pandemonium. Speakers switched to dubste music, lights changed colors, and a horde of bees were released out the vents.' $Story1 += '\n\n I smiled to myself and I watched the chaos as I strode through it.'>> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionV == 4>> <<set $Story1 to 'I looked around as I walked on the catwalks, an idea forming in my head. “I.” I huffed my chest, “Have an idea.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Do tell?” ' $Story1 += '\n\n I pointed at the ceiling, “We,” I stated, “Are going to bring the house down.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “...Okay, so, as much as I appreciate the idea, I dont think we have enough ordnance to actually--”' $Story1 += '\n\n “No, we are not blowing anything up.” I cut in like a knife through cheese, “I mean, we just need to bring the catwalks down onto the field, that way, nothing can grow.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Oh, that makes sense.” The Trumpet would’ve nodded if it could, “So, whats your plan?”' $Story1 += '\n\n I smiled, and walked over to the entrance. There was a shiny red button there labeled Emergency, and without a second thought, I pressed it. ' $Story1 += '\n\n “Shouldn’t that shut everything down?” The Trumpet asked.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Yep, and…” I nodded to myself as next to me, a small bot appeared out of a hole, holding a buzzsaw attached to its front. It was probably there to quickly scavenge whatever could be saved, but I had other plans. Picking it up, I moved to the cables holding the catwalks up, and one by one I started cutting them. Not all the way, but just enough that they would snap after a few minutes.' $Story1 += '\n\n Once my work was done, I headed back towards the exit.'>> <<endif>> <<set $Story1 += '\n\n “That went well.” I smiled, feeling good about myself for ocne.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Yep, you probably just caused a few years worth of work to go back in just a few minutes!” The Trumpet then added, “Good job.”' $Story1 += '\n\n My smile shrunk, and I lowered my hat as I ignored the sinking pit in my stomach.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Good grief…”'>> <<endif>> <<if $Decision2 == 2>> <<if $DecisionV == 1>> <<set $Story1 to '“So, why do I have to turn up the music?” I asked as I made my way over to the greenhouse.' $Story1 += '\n\n “You ever hear about how in the days of old, people would play music to their plants to make them grow better?” The Trumpet asked.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Yeah.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Well, imagine that, but taken up to eleven here.” The Trumpet affirmed, “The plants here are genetically modified to grow faster in response to music.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “....How?” I asked, feeling like there were a few vital steps missing in that explanation.' $Story1 += '\n\n The Trumpet raised its pistons, “Youre in a city floating in the sky, and that’s whats confusing you?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “It just doesnt make any sense!” I protested.' $Story1 += '\n\n The Trumpet shot down my protest with all the force of a fire house, “You are talking to a trumpet, now get moving!”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Okay, okay…” I grumbled.' $Story1 += '\n\n It only took me a few minutes to get over to the greenhouse, and I found the speakers nestled high enough that it would take me some decent climbing to get up there.' $Story1 += '\n\n Which I did, I have durable fingers.' $Story1 += '\n\n While I was up there, fiddling with the speakers, I found myself wishing that I had something to cut them with. Instead, I had to settle for just shuffling the cables as best I could, which was rather hard, given that the cables were as thick as a tree trunk, and I was not exaggerating.' $Story1 += '\n\n So, it took me a while, but I finally managed to change them all, allowing the previously broken speakers to produce sound more clearly.'>> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionV == 2>> <<set $Story1 to 'Going to the other side, I moved up to the bigger vents and I scanned them quickly. Off to the side, I spotted a lever, an old, rusty one that would take the strength of a marching band to move. Luckly, I have just that.' $Story1 += '\n\n Going up to the lever, I braced myself against it, and pushed. At first, it didn’t budge, but little by little, it gave way. And sure enough, through my gritted teeth, the lever slammed to the other side and the vents opened like a dragon’s maw.' $Story1 += '\n\n A rush of air stormed in, sweeping and grazing every plant and produce in the area, and I imagine that if I had opened it any further, I would’ve been sucked out with them.' $Story1 += '\n\n After a few minutes, the vents closed automatically, and I was safe.'>> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionV == 3>> <<set $Story1 to 'The control was likely my best bet, and when I made my way over there, I discovered a hidden happiness of mine.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Buttons.” I muttered as I looked over the controls. Levers, knobs, and buttons of all kinds greeted me, and all of them were begging to be used.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Go for it.” The Trumpet said, and I nodded.' $Story1 += '\n\n Now, I didn’t just start smacking the things like a child, I was much more than that. I merely overrode a few archaic settings, increasing or decreasing as needed. It took me a while, but I got it done.' $Story1 += '\n\n I smiled to myself as I exited the station, feeling proud of myself for once.'>> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionV == 4>> <<set $Story1 to 'I looked around as I walked on the catwalks, an idea forming in my head. “I.” I huffed my chest, “Have an idea.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Do tell?” ' $Story1 += '\n\n I pointed at the ceiling, “We,” I stated, “Are going to bring the house down.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “...Okay, so, as much as I appreciate the idea, I dont think we have enough ordnance to actually--”' $Story1 += '\n\n “No, we’re not blowing anything up.” I cut in like a knife through cheese, “I mean, we just need to bring the catwalks down onto the field, that way, nothing can grow.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Oh, that makes sense.” The Trumpet wouldve nodded if it could, “So, whats your plan?”' $Story1 += '\n\n I smiled, and walked over to the entrance. There was a shiny red button there labeled Emergency, and without a second thought, I pressed it. ' $Story1 += '\n\n “Wouldnt that shut everything down?” The Trumpet asked.' $Story1 += '\n\n “It would...but…” I glanced at a bot that had emerged from a vent, it had a buzzsaw attached to it, but after a moment, it paused, stopped. And then let out a loud “WRRRY” sound. One by one, an army of other bots appeared in the room, and they got to work. Harvesting, planting, and saving as many objects of food as they could, they worked like the machines they are. Leaving me to simply watch over them.' $Story1 += '\n\n Once my work was done, I headed back towards the exit.'>> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<set $DaysLeft -= 1>> <<if $Night == 0>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Head Back|First Night][$Night += 1]]">> <<else>> <<if $DaysLeft == 0>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[The world began to blur]]">> <<else>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Return to the Plaza|Plaza][$Night += 1]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

<<if $Decision2 == 1>> @@.godspeak;“Wolfgang...like Mozart.”@@ I noticed. @@.godspeak;“Where am I?”@@ “You are home.” Wolfgang replied, “How do you feel?” @@.godspeak;“….Tired.”@@ I replied, @@.godspeak;“I feel tired.”@@ “I’m not surprised,” Wolfgang looked at his clipboard, “The simulation was quite...intense at times.” @@.godspeak;“Simulation?”@@ I blinked, @@.godspeak;“Was I dreaming?”@@ “Yes, and no.” Wolfgang replied, walking over to a desk nearby. On it, was a familiar trumpet, “It wasn’t a dream, but rather, your memories. A rather stripped down version though, it has to be said. In real life, those events were planned out over the course of months. Tell me Composer, why did you make the choices you did?” @@.godspeak;“Huh? Composer?”@@ I tilted my head, @@.godspeak;“Who’s that?”@@ “You.” Wolfgang replied, “Now please, answer my questions, the best you can.” <<if $Decision2 == 1>> @@.godspeak;“I...wanted to have peace and quiet. To ease my mind, body, and soul.”@@ “I see.” Wolfgang nodded, “That fits in with our projections. But you did break quite a few valuable...areas, of ours. I must say, I am slightly confused.” <<else>> @@.godspeak;“I...wanted to embrace the noise. The chaos. To ease my mind, body, and soul.”@@ “I see.” Wolfgang nodded, “That fits in with our projections. But you did quite a good job, but I must say, I am slightly confused.” <<endif>> <img src = "https://dtc-wsuv.org/sjordan20/Isle_of_God/Images/Possible_end.jpg" width = "500" height = "500"> [[Why?|Finale 3]] <<endif>>

<<if $Decision2 == 1>> @@.godspeak;“Why?”@@ I asked in return. “You were the one who freed us...or, rather, the person you were before did.” @@.godspeak;“Before?”@@ My heart rate spiked, @@.godspeak;“What do you mean? Where am I? Cut the bullshit and just tell me!”@@ “Dear Composer,” Wolfgang replied and pointed upwards, “Look over here.” I looked up, and in front of me was a mirror. There, looking back at me, was a god. A mixture of science and magic floating in a container, $Genderpos body adorned with metal plates, but with wings of light sticking out of $Genderpos back. Was that...me? I tried to move my limbs, but nothing came. My arms, my legs, they felt cold, like metal was pressing down on them. Just like the god in the mirror. No matter how much $Genderref struggled, how much I struggled, I couldn’t move. @@.godspeak;“Oh god.”@@ I balked. The cold feeling of ice water washing over my brain overtook my senses and for a moment, I found myself unable to speak. “Correct.” Wolfgang smiled, “You are the Composer, the God Engine worked wonderfully, despite its drawbacks.” With whatever strength I had, I glared at him as best I could. @@.godspeak;“How could you do this?”@@ I snapped. “How could I not?” Wolfgang replied with a raised eyebrow, “You volunteered after all.” I stared at him in silence, unable to comprehend what he said. “Now then.” He continued, “Would you like to go again?” [[Restart?|Title Screen]] <<endif>>

<<audio plaza stop>> <<audio concert play>> <<if $DaysLeft == 1>> “This will be the last place we can go to before the finale. Are you sure?” [[Yes|Concert Hall][$LocationsVisited to +1]] [[No|Plaza][$ConcertHall to 0]] <<else>> <<set $LocationsVisited += 1>> [[Lets Go|Concert Hall]] <<endif>> <<if $First == "none">> <<set $First to "Concert Hall">> <<endif>>

<<audio plaza stop>> <<audio musical play>> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<if $First == "none">> As much as I felt on edge about this, I just didn’t have a lot to go on about...any of these. I had to find out just what was going on, I don’t know why, I don’t know how, but I had to try. Besides, I wasn’t crazy, I think. The Trumpet clearly had a way of being addressed by others, so I wasn’t hallucinating. I think. <<set $First to "Musical Theatre">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<if $Decision2 == 2>> <<if $First == "none">> As much as I felt on edge about this, I just didn’t have a lot to go on about...any of these. I had to find out just what was going on, I don’t know why, I don’t know how, but I had to try. Besides, I wasn’t crazy, I think. The Trumpet clearly had a way of being addressed by others, so I wasn’t hallucinating. I think. <<set $First to "Musical Theatre">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<if $DaysLeft == 1>> “This will be the last place we can go to before the finale. Are you sure?” [[Yes|Musical theatre][$LocationsVisited to +1]] [[No|Plaza][$MusicalTheatre to 0]] <<else>> <<set $LocationsVisited += 1>> [[Lets Go|Musical theatre]] <<endif>>

<<audio plaza stop>> <<audio opera play>> <<if $DaysLeft == 1>> “This will be the last place we can go to before the finale. Are you sure?” [[Yes|Opera House][$LocationsVisited to +1]] [[No|Plaza][$OperaHouse to 0]] <<else>> <<set $LocationsVisited += 1>> [[Lets Go|Opera House]] <<endif>> <<if $First == "none">> <<set $First to "Opera House">> <<endif>>

<<audio plaza stop>> <<audio venue play>> <<if $DaysLeft == 1>> “This will be the last place we can go to before the finale. Are you sure?” [[Yes|Venue][$LocationsVisited to +1]] [[No|Plaza][$Venue to 0]] <<else>> <<set $LocationsVisited += 1>> [[Lets Go|Venue]] <<endif>> <<if $First == "none">> <<set $First to "Venue">> <<endif>>

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $Decision2 == 1>> <<set $Story1 to '“What are they doing?” I asked.' $Story1 += '\n\n “I told you before, they put everything they have into this. Mind, body, soul. All to create the magic needed to fuel the God Engine.” The Trumpet answered, “Mind, Body, Soul. I am not speaking in metaphors.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Then…” I stared down at the musicians in the chairs.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Yep.” The Trumpet raises it’s pistons, “They’re dying for their god. But then again, isnt that what all gods want?” ' $Story1 += '\n\n Oh hell no. “How do we stop this?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “The chairs.” The Trumpet replied, “Break those, and the magic will halt for a few days. Just enough for us to get to other...sensitive locations and, then…”' $Story1 += '\n\n “The big one. Got it.” I nodded, then placed my hand on the railing, and jumped down.' $Story1 += '\n\n Landing on the lower floor, I headed towards the group of musicians sitting in the chairs.' $Story1 += '\n\n I should'>> <<if $Architypestrength > 0>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Smash the chairs|Concert Hall 5][$DecisionCH to 1]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Architypecreativity > 0>> <<set $Choice2 to "[[Get the musicians away from here|Concert Hall 5][$DecisionCH to 2]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Architypedexterity > 0>> <<set $Choice3 to "[[Maybe try to get new people in, somehow?|Concert Hall 5][$DecisionCH to 3]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <<if $Decision2 == 2>> <<set $Story1 to '“What are they doing?” I asked.' $Story1 += '\n\n “I told you before, they put everything they have into this. Mind, body, soul. All to create the magic needed to fuel the God Engine.” The Trumpet answered, “Mind, Body, Soul. I am not speaking in metaphors.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Then…” I stared down at the musicians in the chairs.' $Story1 += '\n\n “Yep.” The Trumpet raises its pistons, “They are dying for their god. But then again, isnt that what all gods want?” ' $Story1 += '\n\n I paused. He had a point but… couldn’t I at least lower the amount? “Can I help them?”' $Story1 += '\n\n “The chairs.” The Trumpet replied, “They are sucking the souls out, but you may be able to adjust them so they dont take the whole of the soul. However, someone will notice the tampering, and its only a matter of time until we have to go to the---”' $Story1 += '\n\n “The big one. Got it.” I nodded, then placed my hand on the railing, and jumped down.' $Story1 += '\n\n Landing on the lower floor, I headed towards the group of musicians sitting in the chairs.' $Story1 += '\n\n I should'>> <<if $Archetypestrength > 0>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Fix the chairs|Concert Hall 5][$decisionCH to 1]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Archetypecreativity > 0>> <<set $Choice2 to "[[Get the musicians away from here|Concert Hall 5][$decisionCH to 2]]">> <<endif>> <<if $Archetypedexterity > 0>> <<set $Choice3 to "[[Maybe try to get new people in, somehow?|Concert Hall 5][$decisionCH to 3]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

“Conditions stable...All systems are green.” Huh? “Oh… $Genderref $Gendercom Awake.” I blinked once, twice. “How are you feeling?” I willed my eyes to open, and I found myself looking through a haze of an electronic screen at a man, dressed in a white lab coat. Behind him were a group of other scientists, each one working diligently at their stations. Quietly, I might add. The man in front of me though, He...sounded familiar. “How do you feel?” The man asked me. @@.godspeak; “...Who are you?”@@ I asked after a moment’s pause. He wrote something down on his clipboard, muttering something about mild memory loss. He cleared his throat as he addressed me, “Ah, you may call me Wolfgang. Doctor Wolfgang, if you please.” [[Like Mozart|Finale 2]]

<<silently>> <<set $Story1 ="Whoops" $Choice1 = " " $Choice2 = " " $Choice3 = " " $Choice4 = " ">> <<if $DecisionOH == 1>> <<set $Story1 to 'It didnt take me that long to direct the latest batch of food to the people the Trumpet listed as “problems,” which I didnt really understand, but I did manage to snatch a knife from the kitchen when I somehow had gotten wrapped up in cutting up some salmon. Not sure how that happened, but hey, knife.'>> <<set $Knife to 1>> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionOH == 2>> <<set $Story1 to 'As much as I hated to do this, it didnt take a genius to figure out that part of the reason why people came here was to listen to the band. And, like no matter how good a gunman was, without bullets, they werent anything special. The same could be said for musicians as well.' $Story1 += '\n\n Therefore, when the band stopped their latest track for the night, and set their instruments down. I struck. ' $Story1 += '\n\n Moving as fast as I could, which is pretty dang fast, I picked up the instruments as I shot past the band like a bullet. In the same motion, I planted down some better, newer equipment I may or may not have stolen from a nearby storehouse.' $Story1 += '\n\n I must have done it correctly, because they didnt notice a thing as I sped by. With the instruments in hand, I approached the edge of the Opera House, overlooking the grand sky, and chucked the older equipment over the side with no fanfare.'>> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionOH == 3>> <<set $Story1 to 'I might not be very smart or very fast, but I was decently strong.' $Story1 += '\n\n As I walked towards the main dining hall, I noticed that the main problem everyone seemed to ignore was because everything was so damn nice. To put in context, people had gone into a stupor, not moving, not thinking, not acting.' $Story1 += '\n\n It appeared that in order for things to get moving again, I would have to do something.' $Story1 += '\n\n I walked over to the main dining area, which had a very ornate dragon statue hanging over it, which was suspended by a large metal ball on a rope, and along the sides were a series of very fancy looking shelves and cases, each of them having what appeared to be fireworks inside.' $Story1 += '\n\n Naturally, in their stupor, one fool managed to knock a grandfather clock over and into the wall, where an interesting series of events caused everything to go sideways really damn quickly. The metal ball fell to the ground, and the sad part about standing a sky station was that, well, it was never really level, and as a result, the metal ball was crushing and rolling over anything its way. Which was quite a lot.' $Story1 += '\n\n As it came to a stop, by way of me standing in its way and slamming my shoulder against it. The two of us had battled for supremacy, but I succeeded in forcing it to halt. ' $Story1 += '\n\n As I peered out from behind the metal ball, I looked to see a group of people staring at me, and I, in turn, said:' $Story1 += '\n\n “Get back to work.” ' $Story1 += '\n\n They did so, shuffling about like morons as the Trumpet spoke up, “Nice job.”' $Story1 += '\n\n “Thanks.” '>> <<endif>> <<if $DecisionOH == 4>> <<set $Story1 to 'Sometimes the simplest solutions were often the best.' $Story1 += '\n\n The Opera Hall was on a sky station that connected to the city proper by skyboats, and as far as I could tell, there was only one way on and off this island in the clouds.' $Story1 += '\n\n So, with the majority of boats sitting lazing in their stations, no one overlooking them. It didnt even take me two minutes to hit the emergency button nearby, causing a warning siren to sound throughout the entire island. There, I saw everyone proceeding to the sky-boats in a disorganized and disorderly fashion. With a scowl on my face, I headed towards my own, and left.'>> <<endif>> <<set $Story1 += 'As I headed towards my sky-boat, I shook my head once more as I looked up at the rising stars. From here, on the sea of clouds, everything just seemed so...untroubled.' $Story1 += '\n\n Maybe thats why I….' $Story1 += '\n\n ...It didn’t matter. I choose this. My memories were gone, or, at least, fleeting. But at the end of the day, I made this choice. ' $Story1 += '\n\n I made this choice.'>> <<set $DaysLeft -= 1>> <<if $Night == 0>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Head Back|First Night][$Night += 1]]">> <<else>> <<if $DaysLeft = 0>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[The world began to blur]]">> <<else>> <<set $Choice1 to "[[Return to the Plaza|Plaza][$Night += 1]]">> <<endif>> <<endif>> <</silently>> $Story1 $Choice1 $Choice2 $Choice3 $Choice4

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