Worst Thing

[[The worst thing.]]

(set: $pronoun1Cap to "She") (set: $pronoun1 to "she") (set: $pronoun2 to "her") (set: $pronoun1Pos to "her") (set: $pronoun1PosCap to "Her") You think, [[I really love my $SO.|walking]]

(set: $pronoun1Cap to "He") (set: $pronoun1 to "he") (set: $pronoun2 to "him") (set: $pronoun1PosCap to "His") (set: $pronoun1Pos to "his") You think, [[I really love my $SO.|walking]]

(set: $pronoun to "self") You think, [[I really love $SO.|walking]]

(if: $SO is "myself")[(goto: "selfish")] (else:)[ You and your $SO are on a [[walk]]. $pronoun1Cap looks at you, smiles in that way that always gets you to smile back, and takes a hold of your [[hand]]. ]

(if: $alone is 1)[(goto: setting)] []<output| (live: 2s)[(append: ?output)[(print: "You are alone, walking along a path in the woods." + "\n")](stop:)] (live: 4s)[(append: ?output)[(print: "This is your favorite path." + "\n")](stop:)] (live: 6s)[(append: ?output)[(print: "The air is cool." + "\n")](stop:)] (live: 8s)[(append: ?output)[(print: "The ")](stop:)] (live: 9s)[(append: ?output)[(print: "sun ")](stop:)](live: 10s)[(append: ?output)[(print: "is ")](stop:)](live: 11s)[(append: ?output)[(print: "[[setting]].")](stop:)]

The path has been paved quite recently. Between the fallen orange and yellow leaves are rivers of black, wet asphalt. The sky is [[blue]] and your $SO's hand squeezes yours. $pronoun1PosCap cheeks are [[red]] and warm.

Your $SO's hand is warm in yours and you feel calm and [[at peace]] as a cool breeze rustles $pronoun1Pos hair. You breathe the October air in and [[close your eyes]].

That feeling. There's something off about it. Like it's shallow - able to be wiped aside to reveal what's hiding [[behind | worst fear]] it.

That feeling. There's something off about it. It's like falling asleep when you're in a dream. How can you close your eyes if they're [[already closed| worst fear]]?

That color. There's something off about it. Something about the way it's [[darkening | worst fear]], growing grayer and less vibrant with each step you take.

That color. There's something off about it. Something about the way its [[spreading | worst fear]]. Leaking from $pronoun1Pos cheeks to $pronoun1Pos lips to $pronoun1Pos entire face.

[]<output| (live: 2s)[(append: ?output)[(print: "Time passes" + "\n")](stop:)] (live: 4s)[(append: ?output)[(print: "A voice from within you speaks:"+ "\n")](stop:)] (live: 6s)[(append: ?output)[(print: "'Tell me.'" + "\n")](stop:)] (live: 8s)[(append: ?output)[(print: "'Who do you care about more than anyone else?'")](stop:)][]<secondoutput| (live: 9.5s)[(append: ?secondoutput)(link:"your mom")[(set: $SO to "mom")(goto: "SOf")](stop:)] (live: 10s)[(append: ?secondoutput)(link: "your dad")[(set: $SO to "dad")(goto: "SOm")](stop:)] (live: 10.5s)[(append: ?secondoutput)(link: "your brother")[(set: $SO to "brother")(goto: "SOm")](stop:)] (live: 11s)[(append: ?secondoutput)(link: "your sister")[(set: $SO to "sister")(goto: "SOf")](stop:)] (live: 11.5s)[(append: ?secondoutput)(link: "your wife")[(set: $SO to "wife")(goto: "SOf")](stop:)] (live: 12s)[(append: ?secondoutput)(link: "your husband")[(set: $SO to "husband")(goto: "SOm")](stop:)] (live: 12.5s)[(append: ?secondoutput)(link: "your son")[(set: $SO to "son")(goto: "SOm")](stop:)] (live: 13s)[(append: ?secondoutput)(link: "your daughter")[(set: $SO to "daughter")(goto: "SOf")](stop:)] (live: 13.5s)[(append: ?secondoutput)(link: "your boyfriend")[(set: $SO to "boyfriend")(goto: "SOm")](stop:)] (live: 14s)[(append: ?secondoutput)(link: "your girlfriend")[(set: $SO to "girlfriend")(goto: "SOf")](stop:)] (live: 14.5s)[(append: ?secondoutput)(link: "yourself")[(set: $SO to "myself")(goto: "SOy")](stop:)]

(set: $alone to 1) (if: $jump is 1)[(goto: jump)] []<output| (live: 2s)[(append: ?output)[(print: "You reach the bridge" + "\n")](stop:)] (live: 4s)[(append: ?output)[(print: "Far, far below is the river" + "\n")](stop:)] (live: 6s)[(append: ?output)[(print: "You [[smile]]." + "\n")](stop:)] (live: 8s)[(append: ?output)[(print: "You ")](stop:)] (live: 10s)[(append: ?output)[(print: "[[jump]].")](stop:)]

(if: $alone is 1)[You smile. You [[jump]].] (if: $fear is "heights")[You and your $SO are at the top of a skyscraper, inches from the edge. $pronoun1Cap wants to know why you would do this to $pronoun2, what $pronoun1 did to deserve this. You never stop smiling as you push $pronoun2. You watch $pronoun2 disappear into the fog below. [[restart|Start]]] (if: $fear is "spaces")[You're standing above a large metal container. At the bottom, your $SO is sprawled out on the ground. $pronoun1Cap is unable to move, and $pronoun1 is staring up at you, wide-eyed and confused. You push a big red button. As the walls of the container slowly close in on your $SO, you never stop smiling. [[restart|Start]]] (if: $fear is "spiders")[Your $SO is gagged and bound. $pronoun1PosCap expression is one of confusion and fear. $pronoun1Cap is sitting upright in a large cardboard box. Above $pronoun2, a mesh bag of venomous spiders dangles. You never stop smiling as you cut a slit in the bottom of the mesh and a gentle stream of spiders trickles onto your $SO's head. [[restart|Start]]] (if: $fear is "speaking")[Your $SO is on a stage. You are in the audience with hundreds of others. $pronoun1Cap is strapped to a chair with a microphone inches from $pronoun1Pos mouth. $pronoun1Cap looks disoriented and is trying to speak with little success. The audience begins booing, louder and louder. You throw a rock, then someone else throws another. You never stop smiling as each member in the audience joins in. [[restart|Start]]] (if: $fear is "being alone")[You are in the middle of a pitch black forest, a hundred miles from civilization. The only light comes from your car's headlights. You're $SO's hands and feet are tied. $pronoun1Cap is on the ground, looking up at you, begging you to not leave $pronoun2 alone. You never stop smiling as you drive away. [[restart|Start]]]

(set: $jump to 1) The passing air seals your eyes shut. The wind deafens you. A few feet from the water and rocks, you regret your decision. [[Restart |Start]]

[]<output| (live: 2s)[(append: ?output)[(print: "Time stops" + "\n")](stop:)] (live: 4s)[(append: ?output)[(print: "The world goes black."+ "\n")](stop:)] (live: 6s)[(append: ?output)[(print: "[[You smile|smile]]."+ "\n")](stop:)]

(set: $fear to "heights") Your $SO stops walking. Slowly, $pronoun1 turns around and looks you in the eyes. $pronoun1PosCap eyes are beginning to water, and $pronoun1Pos expression seems to ask you a question... [[Who are you|Why]]? Does $pronoun1 even know you?

(set: $fear to "being alone") Your $SO stops walking. Slowly, $pronoun1 turns around and looks you in the eyes. $pronoun1PosCap eyes are beginning to water, and $pronoun1Pos expression seems to ask you a question... [[Who are you|Why]]? Does $pronoun1 even know you?

(set: $fear to "spiders") Your $SO stops walking. Slowly, $pronoun1 turns around and looks you in the eyes. $pronoun1PosCap eyes are beginning to water, and $pronoun1Pos expression seems to ask you a question... [[Who are you|Why]]? Does $pronoun1 even know you?

(set: $fear to "spaces") Your $SO stops walking. Slowly, $pronoun1 turns around and looks you in the eyes. $pronoun1PosCap eyes are beginning to water, and $pronoun1Pos expression seems to ask you a question... [[Who are you|Why]]? Does $pronoun1 even know you?

(set: $fear to "speaking") Your $SO stops walking. Slowly, $pronoun1 turns around and looks you in the eyes. $pronoun1PosCap eyes are beginning to water, and $pronoun1Pos expression seems to ask you a question... [[Who are you|Why]]? Does $pronoun1 even know you?