RETAIL DOMINATRIX

[[Before the Opening]] (set: $obedience to 0) (set: $freewill to 0)

You wait some time for your shift to [[begin->rail]] staring at the wall. (set: $obedience to it + 1)

Walking through the store you notice a missing item on the table. There should really be three of them at all times… [(live: 6s)[(transition: "dissolve")[...You should [[refill]] the items on display.](stop:)]] [(live: 6s)[(transition: "dissolve")[...Just [[ignore]] it.](stop:)]]

The textile is now aligned properly. Gazing upon the fruit of [[your work->missing piece]] you're sensing a glimpse of accomplishment. (set: $obedience to it + 1)

Someone is facing a dilemma: This person can’t decide between these two prints. [(live: 6s)[(transition: "dissolve")[...[[Help->help]] decide.](stop:)]] [(live: 6s)[(transition: "dissolve")[...Make it even harder [[:)->confuse]]](stop:)]]

Again, wow, this looks really, really cool! So nice, really. [(live: 4s)[(transition: "dissolve")[[[Anyway...->t shirts]]](stop:)]] (set: $obedience to it + 1)

For someone who pretends to be punk you sure love to support the textile industry with your questionable taste. [(live: 4s)[(transition: "dissolve")[You do know that this thing makes absolutely no sense.](stop:)]] [(live: 8s)[(transition: "dissolve")[The only statement you seem to disseminate by wearing ideology is you taking pride in your own limited mental horizon.](stop:)]] [(live: 12s)[(transition: "dissolve")[You're probably not even a hacker.](stop:)]] [(live: 16s)[(transition: "dissolve")[[[...->t shirts]]](stop:)]] (set: $freewill to it + 1)

Wow, this looks really cool! [(live: 4s)[(transition: "dissolve")[[[Anyway...->anarchy]]](stop:)]] (set: $obedience to it + 1)

You're someone who frequently tries to impose your worldview on others because you've been through it all. [(live: 4s)[(transition: "dissolve")[Your authoritarian charade aims to hide the fact that you have absolutely nothing to say.](stop:)]] [(live: 8s)[(transition: "dissolve")[The only power structure you seem to unveil is that secretly you love to obey.](stop:)]] [(live: 12s)[(transition: "dissolve")[And now arrest me,](stop:)]] [(live: 14s)[(transition: "dissolve")[officer!](stop:)]] [(live: 18s)[(transition: "dissolve")[[[...->anarchy]]](stop:)]] (set: $freewill to it + 1)

What an interesting choice. This customer wants your opinion on a loose-fit sweater. It sports a bold font. [(live: 6s)[(transition: "dissolve")[...Give a [[compliment.->compliment 1]]](stop:)]] [(live: 6s)[(transition: "dissolve")[...[[Elaborate->read 1]] on this questionable choice.](stop:)]]

Symmetry sells! [(live: 6s)[(transition: "dissolve")[[[Anyway...->fitting room]]](stop:)]] (set: $obedience to it + 1)

Yet another interesting choice. The same customer again needs your opinion on this anarchy spandex. [(live: 4s)[(transition: "dissolve")[...Give a [[compliment.->compliment 2]]](stop:)]] [(live: 4s)[(transition: "dissolve")[...Um, [[actually...->read 2]]](stop:)]]

[(live: 4s)[[[Anyway...->break]](stop:)]] (set: $freewill to it + 1)

[[The Fitting Room->policia]]

By not refilling the items you acknowledge the customers' ability to understand that this store is not self-sustained by auto-refill meta-humans. [(live: 6s)[[[Anyway...->fitting room]](stop:)]] (set: $freewill to it + 1)

Something is not quite right here. The textile is to be aligned to face a specific angle until the customers arrive. [(live: 6s)[(transition: "dissolve")[...Do it, [[it’s your job.->no choice]]](stop:)]] [(live: 6s)[(transition: "dissolve")[...Do it, [[it’s your job.->no choice]]](stop:)]]

Why don't you just take both? [(live: 4s)[(transition: "dissolve")[[[Anyway...->break]]](stop:)]] (set: $obedience to it + 1)

[[Time for a Break->image]]

It’s printed on alu-dibond and probably sells for [[a decent amount.->look image2]]

You enter the break room. There is a nice picture of flowers hanging on the wall. [(live: 6s)[(transition: "dissolve")[...[[Move closer.->Go closer]]](stop:)]]

[[The Fitting Room->polar]]

Back to work. There is someone trying on a white puffer jacket. [(live: 6s)[(transition: "dissolve")[...Talk about the [[merits of outerwear.->compliment 3]]](stop:)]] [(live: 6s)[(transition: "dissolve")[...Discuss [[social implications->read 3]] of puffer jackets.](stop:)]]

A brief digression about the animal world: [(live: 4s)[(transition: "dissolve")[In the polar regions penguins developed a somewhat roundly shaped body throughout evolution, which helps them to optimise their temperature balance.](stop:)]] [(live: 8s)[(transition: "dissolve")[You, however, want to become round so you don't have to deal with critique.](stop:)]] [(live: 12s)[(transition: "dissolve")[Look at you! You've become so round that nothing seems to stick to you anymore.](stop:)]] [(live: 16s)[(transition: "dissolve")[[[...->corduroy]]](stop:)]] (set: $freewill to it + 1)

The customer swiftly contemplates and promises to come back later. [(live: 4s)[(transition: "dissolve")[...It never happened.](stop:)]] [(live: 6s)[(transition: "dissolve")[[[Anyway...->corduroy]]](stop:)]] (set: $obedience to it + 1)

Another person walks back and forth wearing some corduroy pants. They seem to be unsure about the looks. [(live: 6s)[(transition: "dissolve")[...[[Reassure!->compliment 4]]](stop:)]] [(live: 6s)[(transition: "dissolve")[...Discuss [[social implications->read 4]] of corduroy.](stop:)]]

The person still seems to be unsure. [(live: 4s)[(transition: "dissolve")[[[Anyway...->ending]]](stop:)]] (set: $obedience to it + 1)

Similar to how corduroy offers a vast surface for dirt to stick to the textile, you're also susceptible to emotional baggage. [(live: 4s)[(transition: "dissolve")[And just like the corduroy clings to its dirt you also cant seem to forgive and forget.](stop:)]] [(live: 8s)[(transition: "dissolve")[Sometimes letting go is the only way to move on.](stop:)]] [(live: 12s)[(transition: "dissolve")[[[...->ending]]](stop:)]] (set: $freewill to it + 1)

[(live: 8s)[(transition: "dissolve")[[[It's your Time->fitting room 2]]](stop:)]]

(link: "Assessment")[ (if: $obedience >= $freewill) [ (goto: "corporate slave") ] (else:) [ (goto: "get fired") ] ]

Your act of rebellion was fun and all but despite your violent behaviour the only thing you've managed to breach so far is your contract. [(live: 4s)[(transition: "dissolve")[Although you remained in control of your body and principles you will most likely be fired sooner or later.](stop:)]] [(live: 10s)[(transition: "dissolve")[[[Was it worth it?->new]]](stop:)]]

You feel like you're doing the right thing, whatever that means. [(live: 4s)[(transition: "dissolve")[As your complex being is slowly reduced to acting in presets your agency seeps into an endless void.](stop:)]] [(live: 10s)[(transition: "dissolve")[[[Was it worth it?->restart]]](stop:)]]

You’re already almost too late but you are feeling terribly drowsy... [(live: 6s)[(transition: "dissolve")[...You sense a heightened [[responsibility<-responsibility.]] You feel needed.](stop:)]] [(live: 6s)[(transition: "dissolve")[...Just queue for a [[coffee<-coffee.]] How much time could that possibly take?](stop:)]]

Of course you ended up [[a bit late->rail]]. At least you don't feel tired anymore. (set: $freewill to it + 1)

They almost look alive... [(live: 6s)[(transition: "dissolve")[...[[Continue looking.->look image]]](stop:)]] [(live: 6s)[(transition: "dissolve")[...[[Check material.->check material]]](stop:)]]

[(live: 6s)[(transition: "dissolve")[[[Time seems to fly->your time]]](stop:)]]

[[Apply for a New Job->start]]

[[A Brand New Day->start]]