##Just Another Day [[Start Game->Dream]] (set: $time = 6) (set: $combed = false) (set: $deodorant = false) (set: $brushed = false) (set: $cashier = false) (set: $hrRep = false) (set: $superLate = false) (set: $overallHappiness = 0) <!--Variety Store vars--> (set: $surly = false) (set: $swept = false) (set: $stocked = false) (set: $droppedResume = false) (set: $killedTime = false) <!--Accounting Firm vars--> (set: $firedMartin = false) (set: $paperWork = false) (set: $emails = false) (set: $boughtSnacks = false)[You're running away from the terrible beast, struggling to propel yourself forward as sand shoots from under you with each step. With each blood-curtling screech you think about looking back, but the noises are too close and you're already losing too much ground. There's a path that diverges up ahead...]<MainText| [Run Left]<RunLeft| [Run Right]<RunRight| (click: ?RunLeft)[(replace: ?MainText)[You tear down the left path, bounding between trees on well trod dirt. The running is easier, faster now. As you round a bend a broken branch catches between your feet and you fall to the ground. You can feel the monstrous breath of your pursuer on your neck [[when...->Bed]]] (set: $cashier = true) (replace: ?RunLeft)[] (replace:?RunRight)[]] (click: ?RunRight)[(replace: ?MainText)[veering off down the right path, you sprint across an open meadow. The tall grass is difficult to move through, but it's not as bad as the sand was. You look back to see whether you've put any distance between you and that //thing// when the ground disappears beneath you. You look forward to see the wall of a cliff speeding past and the ground rushing toward you [[until...->Bed]]] (set: $hrRep = true) (replace: ?RunLeft)[] (replace:?RunRight)[]] []<MainText| [$time:00]<Time| [You reach out and hit "Snooze", but what's next?]<Decision| [Get Up]<GetUp| [Sleep More]<Sleep| (set: $sleepInTextZero = "//Beep. Beep.// The normally horrid sound of the alarm clock comes as a rescuer from a terrible fate. Probably. You open your eyes a sliver and see the dark walls of your room. The sun isn't yet high enough to peek through the curtains, making the dull green light of the clockface even more prominent. The glow emanates from the beeping digital box as you focus and see the time:") (set: $sleepInTextOne = "//Beep. Beep.// You're going to be late. That's not going to go well for you. But then, the bed is so nice and warm and sleeping feels so nice...") (set: $sleepInTextTwo = "//Beep. Beep// It's almost Noon. You're throwing your whole day away and you know it.") (set: $sleepInTextThree = "//Beep. Beep// Crap. Noon. It's Noon! This isn't good, but damn if it doesn't feel like it is.") (set: $sleepInTextFour = "//Beep. Beep// Aaaaaand it's afternoon now. How much sleep can one person need?") (set: $sleepInTextFive = "//Beep. Beep.// You're **still** in bed? How? Maybe you could just stay a bit longer...") (if:$time is 6)[(replace: ?MainText)[$sleepInTextZero]] (if:$time is 7)[(replace: ?MainText)[$sleepInTextOne]] (if:$time is 8)[(replace: ?MainText)[$sleepInTextOne]] (if:$time is 9)[(replace: ?MainText)[$sleepInTextOne]] (if:$time is 10)[(replace: ?MainText)[$sleepInTextTwo]] (if:$time is 11)[(replace: ?MainText)[$sleepInTextTwo]] (if:$time is 12)[(replace: ?MainText)[$sleepInTextThree]] (if:$time is 13)[(replace: ?MainText)[$sleepInTextFour]] (if:$time is 14)[(replace: ?MainText)[$sleepInTextFive]] (if:$time is 15)[(replace: ?MainText)[$sleepInTextFive]] (if:$time is 16)[(replace: ?MainText)[(goto: "Sleepaway")]] (click: ?GetUp)[(set: $overallHappiness = $overallHappiness + 2)(if: $time < 15)[(goto: "Washroom")] (if: $time > 14)[(goto: "NoPoint")]] (click: ?Sleep)[(set: $overallHappiness = $overallHappiness - 2)(set: $time = $time + 1) (goto: "Bed")]You make your way to the washroom and look in the mirror. Down on the edge of the sink you see []<NameArticle| []<SecondText| []<Comb| []<Brush| []<Deodorize| []<MoveOn| (if: $cashier is true)[(replace: ?NameArticle)[your nametag...](set: $queryText = "nametag")] (if: $hrRep is true)[(replace: ?NameArticle)[your business card...](set: $queryText = "business card")] (click: ?NameArticle)[(if: $cashier is true)[(put:(prompt: "What name is on your nametag?") into $name)] (if: $hrRep is true)[(put:(prompt: "What name is on your business card?") into $name)] (replace: ?SecondText)[You need to get ready for work. It's still around $time:00] (replace: ?Comb)[Comb your hair] (replace: ?Brush)[Brush your teeth] (replace: ?Deodorize)[Put on deodorant] (replace: ?MoveOn)[[[Get Dressed and Go->FrontDoor]](set: $time = $time + 1)]] (click: ?Comb)[(replace: ?Comb)[Hair Combed.](set: $combed = true)(set: $overallHappiness = $overallHappiness + 2)] (click: ?Brush)[(replace: ?Brush)[Teeth Brushed.](set: $brushed = true)(set: $overallHappiness = $overallHappiness + 2)] (click: ?Deodorize)[(replace: ?Deodorize)[Your oxter no longer stinks.](set: $deodorant = true)(set: $overallHappiness = $overallHappiness + 2)]Who are you kidding? [[GAME OVER->Title Screen]] You feel your bed lurch forward, softly drifting as a strong hum and vibration come from the mattress below you. Wait...this isn't a bed, it's a boat! You drift off down the river, watching the captain turn the wheel subtly from side to side, navigating the waters with ease in the S.S. Sleepaway. [[GAME OVER->Title Screen]]You walk out your front door, checking your phone it's now $time:00, you're still good to get to work on time. Luckily, []<Work| You can make it. []<GoLeft| []<GoRight| (if: $time > 10)[(set: $superLate = true)] (set: $time = $time + 1) (if: $cashier is true)[(replace: ?Work)[the shop is just a stroll to the left.] (replace: ?GoLeft)[[[Go Left->VarietyStoreCash]]](replace: ?GoRight)[[[Go Right->AccountingFirmCash]]] ] (if: $hrRep is true)[(replace: ?Work)[the firm is down the street on the right.] (replace: ?GoLeft)[[[Go Left->VarietyStoreHR]]](replace: ?GoRight)[[[Go Right->AccountingFirmHR]]] ]You arrive at the Speedy Variety store. It's $time:00, you're[] []<OnTime| []<ActionText|[]<CustomerEnters| So, what's [first]<Operative|? []<Leave| [Sweep floors]<Sweep| [Stock shelves]<Stock| []<CustomerConversation| [Kill time reading magazines]<KillTime| (if: $time < 10)[(replace: ?OnTime)[on time.] (replace: ?ActionText)[You go take your place behind the counter, ready for the day.]] (if: $time > 9)[(replace: ?OnTime)[late.] (replace: ?ActionText)[The doors are still shuttered and a couple of customers are waiting out front. You rush over and unlock the doors and lift the shutters. "You were supposed to open already!" says one of the waiting consumers, clearly irritated. Irritation or no, the customers do their shopping and leave without incident.]] (if: $superLate is true)[(replace: ?ActionText)[The store owner is behind the counter when you arrive. "$name! So good to see you, I thought you were dead!" he exclaims, "You know, since you didn't even bother showing up to work this morning. You're fired, get out."] (replace: ?Leave)[[[Go home->EndOfDayFired]]] (replace: ?Operative)[next] (replace: ?Stock)[] (replace: ?CustomerConversation)[] (replace: ?Sweep)[] (replace: ?KillTime)[]] (click: ?Sweep)[(replace: ?ActionText)[You sweep the floors, it's not as time consuming as it looks. You spend an hour and the place looks much cleaner.] (if: $stocked is true)[(replace: ?CustomerEnters)[ As you're finishing up sweeping, another customer walks in. He seems aggitated as he waits by the counter for you, but he's wearing a tweed jacket so really, what are the odds he's going to rob the place?](replace: ?CustomerConversation)[[[Go help the customer->CustomerConvo]]]] (replace: ?Sweep)[Swept floors.] (replace: ?Operative)[next](set: $swept = true)(set: $time = $time + 1)] (click: ?Stock)[(replace: ?ActionText)[It takes a few hours, but you manage to get all of the items replenished on every shelf. You even managed to dispose of all the expired merchandise. That never happens.](if: $swept is true)[(replace: ?CustomerEnters)[ As you're finishing up stocking, another customer walks in. He seems aggitated as he waits by the counter for you, but he's wearing a tweed jacket so really, what are the odds he's going to rob the place?](replace: ?CustomerConversation)[[[Go help the customer->CustomerConvo]]]] (replace: ?Stock)[Shelves stocked.] (replace: ?Operative)[next](set: $stocked = true)(set: $time = $time + 3)] (click: ?KillTime)[(set: $killedTime = true)(set: $time = 17)(replace: ?ActionText)[You hang out reading magazines for the day, without really noticing the rest of the store moving around you. You ring through the occassional customer, but avoid any meaningful interactions.] (replace: ?Leave)[[[Go home->EndOfDayCash]]] (replace: ?Operative)[next] (replace: ?Stock)[] (replace: ?CustomerConversation)[] (replace: ?Sweep)[] (replace: ?KillTime)[]] You arrive at Oren & Elders Accounting. It's $time:00, [][]<OnTime| [So, what are you doing here?]<ActionText| [Drop off Resumé]<Resume| [Nothing...]<Leave| (if: $time < 10)[(replace: ?OnTime)[you've got some time before work.]] (if: $time > 9)[(replace: ?OnTime)[you're already late for work.]] (set: $overallHappiness = $overallHappiness - 1) (click: ?Resume)[(set: $droppedResume = true)(replace: ?ActionText)["Thanks for your interest in the accountant position $name," the kindly receptionist says, "I'll pass this along and you'll hear from us."] (replace: ?Resume)[Resumé dropped. You feel good.] (replace: ?Leave)[Leave](set: $overallHappiness = $overallHappiness + 5)] (click: ?Leave)[(set: $time = $time + 1)(goto: "VarietyStoreCash") (if: $droppedResume = false)[(set: $overallHappiness = $overallHappiness - 4)]]You arrive at the Speedy Variety store It's $time:00, [][]<OnTime| [So, what are you doing here?]<ActionText| [Buy Snacks]<Snacks| [Nothing...]<Leave| (if: $time < 10)[(replace: ?OnTime)[you've got some time before work.]] (if: $time > 9)[(replace: ?OnTime)[you're already late for work.]] (set: $overallHappiness = $overallHappiness - 1) (click: ?Snacks)[(set: $boughtSnacks = true)(replace: ?ActionText)["Hey, what's up $name?" The kid behind the register asks. You smile, but you really want to ask how the hell a bag of chips costs four bucks.] (replace: ?Snacks)[You got the chips.](set: $overallHappiness = $overallHappiness + 2) (replace: ?Leave)[Leave]] (click: ?Leave)[(set: $time = $time + 1)(goto: "AccountingFirmHR")]You arrive at Oren & Elders Accounting. It's $time:00, you're[] []<OnTime| []<ActionText| So, what's [first]<Operative|? []<Leave| [Check emails]<Emails| [Process paperwork]<Paperwork| []<FireMartin| [Kill time surfing the web]<KillTime| (if: $time < 10)[(replace: ?OnTime)[on time.] (replace: ?ActionText)[You head to your desk and sit down, ready for the day ahead.]] (if: $time > 9)[(replace: ?OnTime)[late.] (replace: ?ActionText)["Late again, $name?" You look over and see your boss, giving you a stern look, "[][]<Snacks|Get to work!" You rush to your desk] (if: $boughtSnacks)[(replace: ?Snacks)[ to buy chips? Really?? ]]] (if: $superLate is true)[(replace: ?ActionText)[Your boss is waiting for you at the front door to the building. "Really, $name? It's $time:00. Do you think you can just waltz in here whenever you want? Go home, you're suspended.] (replace: ?Leave)[[[Go home->EndOfDaySuspended]]] (replace: ?Operative)[next] (replace: ?Paperwork)[] (replace: ?FireMartin)[] (replace: ?Emails)[] (replace: ?KillTime)[]] (click: ?Emails)[(replace: ?ActionText)[You have a new email from the head of Human Resources, you've been asked to terminate Martin Jones, who's been pilfering various office supplies from the cabinets over the past three years. Corporate's finally out of patience, and it falls to you to deal with it. Don't delay.] (replace: ?Emails)[Checked email.] (replace: ?FireMartin)[[[Call Martin Jones in to see you->MartinMeeting]]] (replace: ?Operative)[next](set: $emails = true)(set: $time = $time + 1)] (click: ?Paperwork)[(replace: ?ActionText)[You spend two hours processing Resumés and adding notes to employees' files] (replace: ?Paperwork)[Paperwork done.] (replace: ?Operative)[next](set: $paperwork = true)(set: $time = $time + 2)] (click: ?KillTime)[(set: $time = 17)(replace: ?ActionText)[You sit on the internet getting into arguments with people and looking at funny pictures. Time blurs together, and before you know it, it's $time:00. Time to head home.] (replace: ?Leave)[[[Go home->EndOfDayHR]]] (replace: ?Operative)[next] (replace: ?Paperwork)[] (replace: ?FireMartin)[] (replace: ?Emails)[] (replace: ?KillTime)[]] [You call Martin into your office, he sits down across from you and asks: "So, $name, what's this about?"]<FirstText| []<Martin| []<Leave| ["Martin, we have to let you go."]<Fire| []<DoFire| []<SexualHarrassment| []<Stealing| []<Hygiene| []<DontFire| (click: ?Fire)[(replace: ?FirstText)[Martin's eyes go wide and his jaw drops open. You can tell this isn't going to go well.] (replace: ?Martin)[What? Why? I don't- how can- this isn't...what the hell did I do!?] (replace: ?Fire)[] (replace: ?SexualHarrassment)["We've received a number of complaints of sexual harrassment against you."] (replace: ?Stealing)["You've been stealing office supplies from the company for years."] (replace: ?Hygiene)["A number of your coworkers have complained about your personal hygiene, and frankly management agrees."] ] (click: ?SexualHarrassment)[(replace: ?FirstText)[Martin's face goes red. Is that embarrassment? Nope, it's rage.] (replace:?Martin)["What the fuck did you just say?! How **dare** you! I've never harrassed anyone in my life. I'm going to sue the hell out of this place!" Martin storms off to the office of the head of Human Resources. Your boss.] (set: $suspended = true)(set: $firedMartin = true)(set: $overallHappiness = $overallHappiness - 2) (replace: ?Fire)[] (replace: ?SexualHarrassment)[] (replace: ?Stealing)[] (replace: ?Hygiene)[] (replace: ?Leave)[Resume work]] (click: ?Hygiene)[(replace: ?FirstText)[Martin's face goes red. Is that embarrassment? Yep, he's embarrassed.] (replace:?Martin)["Look, I can do something about that if needs be[]<Angry|[]<Hair|[]<Breath|[]<BO|" he says, "I deserve a chance to deal with this kind of complaint. I'm taking this higher." Martin then rises, and walks into the office of your boss.] (if: $combed is false or $brushed is false or $deodorant is false)[ (replace: ?Angry)[, but I refuse to take this from you, $name, with] ] (if: $combed is false)[(replace: ?Hair)[ that ulotrichous mange you call hair,]] (if: $brushed is false)[(replace: ?Breath)[ your constantly disgusting breath,]] (if: $deodorant is false)[(replace: ?BO)[ whatever died under your armpits to make you smell like you do,]] (set: $suspended = true)(set: $firedMartin = true)(set: $overallHappiness = $overallHappiness - 2) (replace: ?Fire)[] (replace: ?SexualHarrassment)[] (replace: ?Stealing)[] (replace: ?Hygiene)[] (replace: ?Leave)[Resume work]] (click: ?Stealing)[(replace: ?FirstText)[Martin suddenly shrinks in his chair. His face looks like he's been punched in the gut. When he finally speaks it's a whisper:] (replace:?Martin)["Please...please don't do this. I'll-you can take it out of my next few paycheques. Please, I'm begging you, I need this. I need-my kid just got braces, I can't lose my benefits..." he's beginning to tear up.] (replace: ?Fire)[] (replace: ?DoFire)["I'm sorry Martin, my hands are tied. Payroll will be in touch about severence. Please go pack your things."] (replace: ?DontFire)["Okay, okay. I'll get you another chance. Just cut it out now and don't ever let it happen again."] (replace: ?SexualHarrassment)[] (replace: ?Stealing)[] (replace: ?Hygiene)[] (replace: ?Leave)[]] (click: ?Leave)[(if: $suspended is true)[(goto: "EndOfDaySuspended")] (if: $suspended is false)[(goto: "EndOfDayHR")]] (click: ?DoFire)[(replace: ?FirstText)[With a sob, Martin walks out of the office, his eyes downcast.] (set: $firedMartin = true)(set: $suspended = false)(set: $overallHappiness = $overallHappiness - 2) (replace:?Martin)[] (replace: ?Fire)[] (replace: ?DoFire)[] (replace: ?DontFire)[] (replace: ?SexualHarrassment)[] (replace: ?Stealing)[] (replace: ?Hygiene)[] (replace: ?Leave)[Resume work]] (click: ?DontFire)[(replace: ?FirstText)[Wiping his eyes, Martin is grateful] (replace:?Martin)["Thank you, $name," he says, "thank you. You won't regret this." With that, Martin walks off down the hall to his desk.] (set: $suspended = true)(set: $overallHappiness = $overallHappiness + 3) (replace: ?Fire)[] (replace: ?DoFire)[] (replace: ?DontFire)[] (replace: ?SexualHarrassment)[] (replace: ?Stealing)[] (replace: ?Hygiene)[] (replace: ?Leave)[Resume work]][]<Exposition| You arrive at home and sit, watching TV on the couch for while. Before you know it the sky has gone black and it's time for bed. You make your way back down the hall to your bed, flipping off the lights and crawling in. (set: $time = $time + 9)(if: $time > 24)[(set: $time = $time - 24)] The dull green of the clock casts a glow across the room: $time:00 You look up at the ceiling, your mind filling with thoughts. []<ResultOne| []<ResultTwo| []<ResultThree| Tomorrow's just another day, []<FinalThought| [[THE END->Title Screen]] (if: $firedMartin is false)[(replace: ?Exposition)[Did you waste the day? Does it matter? You don't even like your job.] (replace: ?ResultOne)[This was certainly a long day. Supposedly time flies when you're having fun, and you weren't doing work. For all intents and purposes today should've been fun. For some reason it just feels empty though.] (if: $combed is false or $brushed is false or $deodorant is false)[(replace: ?ResultTwo)[You didn't really put much effort into your appearance today.]] (if: $combed is true and $brushed is true and $deodorant is true)[(replace: ?ResultTwo)[At the very least you're all washed up.]] (if: $paperwork is false and $emails is false)[(replace: ?ResultThree)[You didn't really do much at work today.]] (if: $paperwork is true or $emails is true)[(replace: ?ResultThree)[You even managed to be a little productive, in spite of things.]] (if: $overallHappiness > 4)[(replace: ?FinalThought)[maybe tomorrow will be different...]] (if: $overallHappiness < 5)[(replace: ?FinalThought)[another dull, empty day...]]] (if: $firedMartin is true)[(replace: ?Exposition)[Firings never feel good. Ever. Martin took it especially badly. You hope he's alright, that his family will be alright. Martin had been an unreliable guy though, and a liar. Maybe he was making up the braces? Maybe that'll help you sleep tonight.] (replace: ?ResultOne)[Your job is secure, at least. You're good at it, and you can handle these things.] (if: $combed is false or $brushed is false or $deodorant is false)[(replace: ?ResultTwo)[You didn't really put much effort into your appearance today.]] (if: $combed is true and $brushed is true and $deodorant is true)[(replace: ?ResultTwo)[At the very least you're all washed up.]] (if: $paperwork is false and $emails is false)[(replace: ?ResultThree)[You didn't really do much at work today.]] (if: $paperwork is true or $emails is true)[(replace: ?ResultThree)[You even managed to be productive, in spite of things.]] (if: $overallHappiness > 4)[(replace: ?FinalThought)[you'll greet it with a smile...]] (if: $overallHappiness < 5)[(replace: ?FinalThought)[that stings more than it should...]]] You receive a new email alert from the head of Human Resources. It's marked urgent: []<BossMessage| []<Reaction|(set: $time = $time + 9)(if: $time > 24)[(set: $time = $time - 24)] You arrive at home and sit, watching TV on the couch for while. Before you know it the sky has gone black and it's time for bed. You make your way back down the hall to your bed, flipping off the lights and crawling in. The dull green of the clock casts a glow across the room: $time:00 You look up at the ceiling, your mind filling with thoughts []<ResultOne| []<ResultTwo| []<ResultThree| Tomorrow's just another day, []<FinalThought| [[THE END->Title Screen]] (if: $firedMartin is false)[(replace: ?BossMessage)["$name, what the hell happened with Martin Jones? You were supposed to terminate him, not guarantee him another shot! Now we're stuck with him until he gets another write up. You're suspended immediately without pay until I decide how to address your insubordination. Go home."] (replace: ?Reaction)[You sit back in your chair for a moment, taking in the message. "No good deed..." you mutter to yourself as you pack your things and head for the exit.] (replace: ?ResultOne)[You've been suspended for the first time in your career. Martin still has his job though, and benefits. That must count for something, right?] (if: $combed is false or $brushed is false or $deodorant is false)[(replace: ?ResultTwo)[You didn't really put much effort into your appearance today.]] (if: $combed is true and $brushed is true and $deodorant is true)[(replace: ?ResultTwo)[At the very least you're all washed up.]] (if: $paperwork is false and $emails is false)[(replace: ?ResultThree)[You didn't really do much at work today.]] (if: $paperwork is true or $emails is true)[(replace: ?ResultThree)[You even managed to be productive, in spite of things.]] (if: $overallHappiness > 4)[(replace: ?FinalThought)[hopefully everything goes alright...]] (if: $overallHappiness < 5)[(replace: ?FinalThought)[not that you're happy anyway...]]] (if: $firedMartin is true)[(replace: ?BossMessage)["$name, what the hell happened with Martin Jones? You were supposed to terminate him **with cause**, not throw out wild insults! You've caused a serious liability for our company here - this is literally the opposite of your job here. Go Home, you're suspended without pay until further notice."] (replace: ?Reaction)[You sit back in your chair for a moment before packing your things and leaving.] (replace: ?ResultOne)[You've been suspended for the first time in your career. Martin still has his job though, and benefits. That must count for something, right?] (if: $combed is false or $brushed is false or $deodorant is false)[(replace: ?ResultTwo)[You didn't really put much effort into your appearance today.]] (if: $combed is true and $brushed is true and $deodorant is true)[(replace: ?ResultTwo)[At the very least you're all washed up.]] (if: $paperwork is false and $emails is false)[(replace: ?ResultThree)[You didn't really do much at work today.]] (if: $paperwork is true or $emails is true)[(replace: ?ResultThree)[You even managed to be productive, in spite of things.]] (if: $overallHappiness > 4)[(replace: ?FinalThought)[there should still be reason to smile then...]] (if: $overallHappiness < 5)[(replace: ?FinalThought)[but it feels hollow already...]]] (if: $superLate is true)[(replace: ?BossMessage)["$name, I'm extremely disappointed in your performace recently. If you need some kind of counselling we have services in HR that you're intimately familiar with. Whatever is happening, it needs to be fixed immediately. I'll be in touch about return to work."] (replace: ?Reaction)["Whatever." You quietly sneer at the thought of your boss.] (replace: ?ResultOne)[A suspension isn't that big of deal, right?] (if: $combed is false or $brushed is false or $deodorant is false)[(replace: ?ResultTwo)[You can feel that you're not actually clean. Not that it matters.]] (if: $combed is true and $brushed is true and $deodorant is true)[(replace: ?ResultTwo)[At the very least you're all washed up.]] (if: $paperwork is false and $emails is false)[(replace: ?ResultThree)[You didn't even go to work today.]] (if: $overallHappiness > 4)[(replace: ?FinalThought)[hopefully everything goes alright...]] (if: $overallHappiness < 5)[(replace: ?FinalThought)[not that you're happy anyway...]]] Walking down the street to home, it's difficult to feel like there's much to look forward to tomorrow. You're out of a job, and life isn't free. []<Reaction|(set: $time = $time + 9)(if: $time > 24)[(set: $time = $time - 24)] You arrive at home and sit, watching TV on the couch for while. Before you know it the sky has gone black and it's time for bed. You make your way back down the hall to your bed, flipping off the lights and crawling in. The dull green of the clock casts a glow across the room: $time:00 You look up at the ceiling, your mind filling with thoughts []<ResultOne| []<ResultTwo| []<ResultThree| Tomorrow's just another day, []<FinalThought| [[THE END->Title Screen]] (if: $droppedResume is true)[(replace: ?Reaction)[You do have some prospects though, so at least there's that, right? You dropped off your resumé at that accounting firm. You should feel good about that.]] (if: $droppedResume is false)[(replace: ?Reaction)[No prospects, either. What are you going to do for money?]] (replace: ?ResultOne)[You've been fired for not showing up to work. All the other times you were late the owner never showed up. What was different this time? Why did that have to happen?] (if: $combed is false or $brushed is false or $deodorant is false)[(replace: ?ResultTwo)[You didn't really put much effort into your appearance today.]] (if: $combed is true and $brushed is true and $deodorant is true)[(replace: ?ResultTwo)[At the very least you're all washed up.]] (replace: ?ResultThree)[You didn't even bother going to work until it was far too late.] (if: $overallHappiness > 4)[(replace: ?FinalThought)[there's always a new opportunity with a new day...]] (if: $overallHappiness < 5)[(replace: ?FinalThought)[another boring, stupid day...]] [You take your place behind the counter and ask "How can I help you?" The man in the tweed on the other side of the counter is holding a stack of pamphlets. He eyes your nametag and says "$name, do you ever find yourself feeling exploited here in any way? Do you ever want to change that?" After pausing for emphasis, he continues "What if I told you that we could build a better society where exploitation of the working class?"]<FirstText| [He extends a pamphlet across the counter to you.]<Customer| []<Leave| [Take the pamphlet]<Nice| ["I don't care. Are you going to buy something?"]<Surly| []<GetOut| (click: ?Nice)[(replace: ?FirstText)[You take the pamphlet from the man who smiles and starts talking again: "Obviously you've got vision, $name, I can see that right now," you can see that he's rehearsed this, "please read the literature and email the address on the back if you've got any questions!"] (replace: ?Customer)[The man walks out the door and you're left alone in the shop.] (replace: ?Nice)[] (replace: ?Surly)[] (replace: ?GetOut)[] (replace: ?Leave)[[[Resume work->EndOfDayCash]]]] (click: ?Surly)[(replace: ?FirstText)[The man looks shocked. He's been thrown off his script a bit, but he recovers quickly:] (replace:?Customer)["Look, $name, have you ever heard of wage slavery?" he gets a determined look on his face.] (replace: ?Nice)["Fine, I'll take the damn pamphlet."] (replace: ?Surly)[] (replace: ?GetOut)["Dude, seriously, buy something or beat it."] (replace: ?Leave)[[[Resume work->EndOfDayCash]]]] (click: ?GetOut)[(replace: ?FirstText)[The man storms out in a huff. Some people don't really understand boundaries.] (replace: ?Customer)[He even still left a pamphlet on the counter. You throw it in the trash.] (replace: ?Nice)[] (replace: ?Surly)[] (replace: ?GetOut)[] (replace: ?Leave)[[[Resume work->EndOfDayCash]]]]The rest of the day passes uneventfully. Walking home from work, you can't help feeling like every day is the same. You know you're not going to be satisfied working at a Variety Store for the rest of your life, []<Reaction| (set: $time = $time + 9)(if: $time > 24)[(set: $time = $time - 24)] You arrive at home and sit, watching TV on the couch for while. Before you know it the sky has gone black and it's time for bed. You make your way back down the hall to your bed, flipping off the lights and crawling in. The dull green of the clock casts a glow across the room: $time:00 You look up at the ceiling, your mind filling with thoughts. []<ResultOne| []<ResultTwo| []<ResultThree| Tomorrow's just another day, []<FinalThought| [[THE END->Title Screen]] (if: $droppedResume is true)[(replace: ?Reaction)[it's a good thing you applied to that accounting firm. You've got an education, you should be using it.]] (if: $droppedResume is false)[(replace: ?Reaction)[but you've got no prospects.]] (if: $surly is true)[(replace: ?ResultOne)[You could've been nicer to that one customer who wanted to talk about politics or whatever, but then why is that your problem?]] (if: $surly is false and $killedTime is true)[(replace: ?ResultOne)[You basically ignored all of the customers today. There was definitely some shoplifting you missed.]] (if: $surly is false and $killedTime is false)[(replace: ?ResultOne)[You took that guy's pamphlet. It's good that you're not dismissive of people, even if you don't really care what they're talking about.]] (if: $combed is false or $brushed is false or $deodorant is false)[(replace: ?ResultTwo)[You didn't really put much effort into your appearance today.]] (if: $combed is true and $brushed is true and $deodorant is true)[(replace: ?ResultTwo)[At the very least you're all washed up.]] (if: $killedTime is false)[(replace: ?ResultThree)[You were actually quite productive at work today.]] (if: $killedTime is true)[(replace: ?ResultThree)[You wiled away the day reading vacuous articles, and you don't even care.]] (if: $overallHappiness > 4)[(replace: ?FinalThought)[and you've got a lot to look forward to...]] (if: $overallHappiness < 5)[(replace: ?FinalThought)[but you already know nothing that happens will satisfy you...]]