afterlife-cinema

<img class='small' src='./afterlife-cinema/img/mc-up.jpg' alt='cat looks up'/> You’re a rookie guide in the afterlife. To get promoted you need to reincarnate three souls at once. You've never done this before. [[Let's go->question]]! [[ Nah, I'm good->really]]. <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/cat-question.mp3' autoplay/>

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/map.jpg' alt='cat map of theater'/> You clients are in Afterlife Cinema. They're easy to spot; they reverted to their favorite item upon death. [[Ask client Halley ->Halley]] [[Ask client GB ->GB]] [[Ask client Caine ->Caine]] [[Question all three together]] <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/paper.mp3' autoplay/>

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/h-intro.jpg' alt='halley at popcorn stand'/> Halley: My name is Halley and I make popcorn. Halley: It's fine here. Why would I [[ leave->question]]? <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/popcorn.mp3' autoplay/>

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/g-down.jpg' alt='gameboy boy'/> GB: I'm GB, an usher. I usher ghosts out of the theater. GB: Leave me alone. I don’t want to be [[reincarnated->question]]. <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/door-close.mp3' autoplay/>

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/mc-talk.jpg' alt='cat guide talks'/> Hello all. I’m your afterlife guide. I’m tasked with helping you reincarnate. For that I need to know [[how you got here]]. <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/cat-question.mp3' autoplay/>

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/c-mc.jpg' alt='caine talks to mc'/> Caine: A guide cat? Don’t they usually have guide dogs? You: I'm experienced; I've lived nine lives. You'd do well to [[listen to me->follow my instructions]]. <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/angry-cat.mp3' autoplay/>

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/g-talk2.jpg' alt='gameboy talks'/> GB: I'll go first. GB: Hello all. My name is GB. I named myself after Game Boy, my [[favorite console]].

<div class='full-width-borders'> <img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/g-hate.jpg' alt='GB surrounded by family who hates him'/> <p>GB: I was born in Great Britain in the top 1%; my family's related to the King. They only cared about making money but I sucked at it. GB: They hated everything I did , so I did things to spite them, including writing [[love poems]] in seventh grade.</p> </div> <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/write.mp3' autoplay/>

<div class='full-width-borders'> <img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/drunk.jpg' alt='GB in college popping a pill'/> <p>GB: At college I took some ecstasy. It [[went badly->OD]].</p> </div> <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/edm.mp3' autoplay/>

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/c-talk.jpg' alt='round candy talks'/> Caine: Hey, I'm a [[breath mint]]! <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/gasp.mp3' autoplay/>

<div class='full-width-borders'> <img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/c-die1.jpg' alt='Caine was shot'/> <p>Caine: Where I was gunned down during a [[school shooting]]. </p> </div> <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/single-gun.mp3' autoplay/>

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/h-shrug.jpg' alt='star shrugs'/> You: And you, miss? Halley: I don’t remember. You: What do you [[remember]]?

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/h-shrug.jpg' alt='star shrugs'/> Halley: I’m named after a [[recurring comet->shooting star]]. That’s all I.

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/c-chase-mc.jpg' alt='Caine chases cat'/> This smells fishy... You leave them alone. Caine chases after you. Caine: I will help. I want to be reincarnated! [[Look for GB]] [[Follow Caine]] <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/running.mp3' autoplay/>

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/ghosts.jpg' alt='crowd of ghosts in movie theater'/> You found GB in a theater showing business movies. He's gazing at the audience. GB: My ancestors were great businessmen; they might be here. You: Why don’t you [[talk to them]]? <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/whisper.mp3' autoplay/>

You overheard this: <img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/popcorn.jpg' alt='Caine and Halley look cozy together'/> Halley: I write romance to make the popcorn sweeter. The owner says it's extra-tasty. Caine: Can you stop it temporarily to [[recall your memories]]? <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/popcorn.mp3' autoplay/>

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/g-talk2.jpg' alt='GB looking uppity'/> GB: It's bad manners to talk to guests. We are here to serve them, not the other way around. You: But if they're [[your ancestors]]...

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/h-b.jpg' alt='Halley talks to GB'/> At 3 AM Halley emerged. She approached GB. Halley: I received your love letters. Your handwriting was horrible, and you [[misquoted Shakespeare->Halley death]]. <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/door-close.mp3' autoplay/>

<div class='full-width-borders'> <img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/h-die1.jpg' alt='shadow points gun at Halley'/> <p>Halley: I moved to Los Angeles to escape my mother and to take a writing class; I wanted to be a script-writer. To pay the bills I worked at a gas station, where I was [[robbed at gunpoint->held hostage]]...</p> </div> <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/cash-register.mp3' autoplay/>

Caine: Wait, were you a student of mine? I was aghast when they found your body… Halley: You were my teacher in the script-writing class? I had a [[crush on you]]… <img class='small' src='./afterlife-cinema/img/h-love.jpg' alt='Halley with heart eyes'/> <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/choir.mp3' autoplay/>

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/h-shrug.jpg' alt='Halley the star shrugs'/> Halley: I don’t want to reincarnate because bad things will happen. I’m tired of being poor, and most likely I’ll end up [[poor again]].

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/g-game.jpg' alt='GB at computer'/> While Halley's deciding you still need to convince GB. You found GB in the supplies closet; he's making games. GB: Why don't you play a game that I made? If you win [[I'll reincarnate]]. <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/door-creak.mp3' autoplay/>

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/g-talk2.jpg' alt='GB looking uppity'/> You won multiple rounds thanks to quick thinking and cat reflexes. GB relents. “Maybe respawning is [[not so bad]].” <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/door-close.mp3' autoplay/>

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/exit.jpg' alt='door talks'/> The Cinema’s owner blocks the exit. Owner: Halley’s memories are a special sauce for the popcorn; it's what the theater is known for. She has to remain. [[Is this negotiable->No]]? [[Oh shucks->game]]! <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/cat-question.mp3' autoplay/>

GB: I can program an AI that analyzes Halley’s writing to create something similar. You help [[put the program together]]. <img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/c-h-b-mc.jpg' alt='all three talk to MC'/>

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/postcard.jpg' alt='postcard with reindeer and chimney'/> Satisfied, the theater owner grants you permission to leave. It spits out a [[postcard->Christmas card]]. <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/bells.mp3' autoplay/>

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/deer.jpg' alt='postcard with reindeer and chimney'/> The reindeer springs to life. Reindeer: I'm in charge of reincarnating souls. Your souls have healed and you're ready. You can jump in the chimney to reincarnate, but you'll forget everything. Now's the time for any [[last words]].

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/c-h-talk.jpg' class='small' alt='Caine talks to Halley'/> Caine: I liked you too Halley, but I was your teacher... Halley: It no longer matters. My best life starts with you. [[Interrupt]]. [[Let them have their moment]]. [[Ask GB what he thinks]]. <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/choir.mp3' autoplay/>

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/ideal-end.jpg' alt='Happy cat with fish toy'/> You got your promotion + fish toy :) THE END [[Restart->start]] <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/cheer.mp3' autoplay/>

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/c-intro.jpg' alt='caine the round candy'/> Caine: I'm Caine, the projector attendant. I'm tired of watching the same movie every night... Caine: I want to be [[reincarnated->question]]. How does it work? <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/door-creak.mp3' autoplay/>

<div class='full-width-borders'> <img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/h-mom-i.jpg' alt='Halley mom jumps up in anger'/> <p>Halley: My mother hounded me about those love letters. She said: "You should've reciprocated his love and gotten married. Then GB wouldn't have died, and [[YOU'D BE RICH!->died]]!" </p> </div> <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/angry-woman.mp3' autoplay/>

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/exit.jpg' alt='door talks'/> Owner: [[No->not so bad]]. <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/angry-cat.mp3' autoplay/>

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/g-h.jpg' alt='GB talks to Halley'/> GB: It’s too late to say this now, but I dreamed about us being together during my darkest moments. Halley: I enjoyed reading your letters, even though [[you misquoted Shakespeare->cringe]] :)

<div class='full-width-borders'> [[<img class='large' src='./afterlife-cinema/img/start.jpg' alt='drawing of a movie theater'/>->begin]] </div> <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/background.mp3' autoplay loop/>

<img class='small' src='./afterlife-cinema/img/mc-fish.jpg' alt='cat thinks of fish'/> A promotion comes with perks like more fish toys. [[I can use another fishy :)->question]]. <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/cheer.mp3' autoplay/>

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/g-talk2.jpg' alt='GB looking uppity'/> GB: They're captains in their industry, from arms-dealing to banking. They'd think I'm a disgrace. [[Have you tried...->enough]] [[Really? Maybe they like love-letter writers->enough]].

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/g-talk.jpg' alt='GB being angry'/> GB: Enough. Leave me alone! [[Return to Caine->Follow Caine]]. <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/angry-man.mp3' autoplay/>

<img class='small' src='./afterlife-cinema/img/mc-talk.jpg' alt='Cat guide talks'/> Ahem, your reincarnation's holding up my promotion. Can y'all just [[jump in the chimney ->get a move on]]? <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/cat-question.mp3' autoplay/>

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/c-h-kiss.jpg' class='small' alt='Caine about to kiss Halley'/> Halley: I really enjoyed your writing course. You know what makes a great script... Caine: And you're a great writer. Your writing is full of hope and [[happy endings]].

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/g-mc.jpg' alt='GB whispers to MC'/> GB whispers to you: Are they talking about the happy-ending in fairy-tales, or... [[Don't be absurd! Of course it's the former->former2]]. [[I see your point->I'm thinking about that too.]].

<img class='small' src='./afterlife-cinema/img/mc-talk.jpg' alt='Cat talks'/> However if your love letters were better, you could've been together. If you married, both you and her mother would've [[been happy->right]]. <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/cat-question.mp3' autoplay/>

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/c-h-ride.jpg' alt='Caine and Halley ride off to sunset on bicycle'/> You argue with GB until you realize Caine and Halley were gone. Reindeer: They rode [[into the sunset->bad]]. <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/bike.mp3' autoplay/>

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/bad-end.jpg' alt='Cat cries'/> There goes your promotion. THE END [[Restart->start]] <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/angry-cat.mp3' autoplay/>

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/g-h-c-angry.jpg' alt='All three clients are angry with you'/> All: Wow, you're so [[selfish]]! <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/angry-man.mp3' autoplay/>

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/g-h-c-happy.jpg' alt='Three clients talk among themselves'/> GB: Come to think of it, I don't have to reincarnate. I can stay and make games. Caine and Halley: We can stay and live happily ever after. [[They stayed->They left]].

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/bad-end.jpg' alt='Cat cries'/> Being selfish cost you your promotion. THE END [[Restart->start]] <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/angry-cat.mp3' autoplay/>

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/g-h-c-happy.jpg' alt='All three are happy'/> Feeling slighted, GB convinced everyone to stay. (live: 4s)[(goto: "bad")]

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/g-talk2.jpg' alt='GB talks'/> GB: I want to respawn. I want to be [[a present->treasured as a present]] to a new family, instead of a curse to my past one.

<img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/g-push.jpg' class='small' alt='GB pushes the two'/> GB pushes Halley and Caine into the reincarnation chimey. He [[jumps->end]] in after. <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/body-floor.mp3' autoplay/>

<div class='full-width-borders'> <img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/c-teach.jpg' alt='Caine as teacher'/> <p>Caine: I was born in the US and was a teacher. I taught two jobs to pay the bills: one at community college, and another at an [[elementary school]].</p> </div> <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/door-creak.mp3' autoplay/>

<img class='small' src='./afterlife-cinema/img/c-h-talk.jpg' alt='Caine talks to Halley'/> Caine: You never know. Maybe you'll be a bestselling writer and live your [[best life->convince-GB]]. <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/choir.mp3' autoplay/>

<img class='small' src='./afterlife-cinema/img/c-h-talk.jpg' alt='Caine and Halley look cozy together'/> Halley: I write to block out memories. My memories hurt me. They give me nightmares... Caine: Why don't you relax in the closet and see if your memories return? I can [[take over your shift->to return]].

<div class='full-width-borders'> <img src='./afterlife-cinema/img/g-die1.jpg' alt='GB lay dead in vomit'/> <p>I overdosed; I didn't want to die. The pill was a [[round one]], like you. <-- looks at Caine</p> </div> <audio src='./afterlife-cinema/audio/body-floor.mp3' autoplay/>