The Search for Nova Lux

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<<audio "rain" stop>> <<audio "door" play>> <<audio "voices" volume 1 loop play>> <<audio "bar" volume 1 loop play>> <<set $sprite to "empty">> <<set $speaker to "">> <div class="imgContainer"> <div class="imgForeground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"><div id="bbtext"> <div class="speaker"><<live $speaker>></div> <div class="box"> <<ctp "ctpID" clear t8n>><<update $sprite to "empty">><<update $speaker to "">> //A warm draft of air greets me upon opening the door, eliciting a relieved sigh out of me. I hear murmured conversations amidst plucky notes played by a band in the corner- Soothing compared to the din of rain outside. Pulling the brim of my hat down, I head towards the counter.// <<cn>><<update $sprite to "bartender">><<update $speaker to "">> //The bartender notices my approach, appraising me from the corner of his eye. He doesn't seem too impressed with what he sees.// <<cn>><<update $speaker to "BARTENDER">> "So? What'll it be?"<br> <<cn>><<update $speaker to "CHOOSE">> [[> Order a strong drink.|StrongDrink]]<br> [[> Order a light drink.|LightDrink]]<br> [[> Order water.|Water]] <</ctp>> </div> <<nav>> </div></div></div> </div> <div class="imgBackground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"> <<live "<div class=\"sprite\"><img src=\"characters/" + $sprite + ".png\"></div>">> </div></div> </div> </div>

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<<audio "rain" volume 0.5 loop play>> <<set $sprite to "empty">> <<set $speaker to "">> <div class="imgContainer"> <div class="imgForeground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"><div id="bbtext"> <div class="speaker"><<live $speaker>></div> <div class="box"> <<ctp "ctpID" clear t8n>> //Rain pelts me non-stop as I walk down the street, with only the faint glow of the lanterns to guide my way. I pull my coat up in an attempt to shield myself from the relentless weather, but with little success.// <<cn>> //Thankfully, I see an inn up ahead, the light glimmering through its windows hinting at sweet warmth. I waste no time climbing the sodden steps to the door, eager to escape this miserable shower.// <<cn>><<update $speaker to "">> //My name is Verzi Krellen, and I'm a bounty hunter. With any luck, the person I'm searching for today will be inside.// <<cn>><<update $speaker to "CHOOSE">> [[> Step into the bar.|Intro02]] <</ctp>> </div> <<nav>> </div></div></div> </div> <div class="imgBackground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"> <<live "<div class=\"sprite\"><img src=\"characters/" + $sprite + ".png\"></div>">> </div></div> </div> </div>

<<audio "bar" volume 1 loop play>> <<audio "voices" stop>> <<set $sprite to "bartender">> <<set $speaker to "VERZI">> <div class="imgContainer"> <div class="imgForeground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"><div id="bbtext"> <div class="speaker"><<live $speaker>></div> <div class="box"> <<ctp "ctpID" clear t8n>><<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "Give me the strongest you've got." <<cn>><<update $speaker to "">> //The bartender raises an eyebrow, but he nods.// <<cn>><<update $sprite to "bartender">><<update $speaker to "BARTENDER">> "Sure. Coming right up." <<cn>><<update $sprite to "empty">><<update $speaker to "">><<audio "drink" play>> //A glass soon slides across the counter towards me. I give the bartender my thanks before staring down at what appears to be blazing scarlet cocktail. I slowly raise the glass to my lips...// <<cn>><<update $speaker to "">> //...And regret my decision almost immediately. I resist the urge to cough, leaving the drink aside for the time being as I look around. There's nobody else at the counter, and the bartender doesn't pay me any mind, focussing on cleaning glasses.// <<cn>><<update $speaker to "CHOOSE">> [[> Talk to the bartender.|Bartender01]] <</ctp>> </div> <<nav>> </div></div></div> </div> <div class="imgBackground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"> <<live "<div class=\"sprite\"><img src=\"characters/" + $sprite + ".png\"></div>">> </div></div> </div> </div>

<<audio "bar" volume 1 loop play>> <<audio "voices" stop>> <<set $sprite to "bartender">> <<set $speaker to "VERZI">> <div class="imgContainer"> <div class="imgForeground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"><div id="bbtext"> <div class="speaker"><<live $speaker>></div> <div class="box"> <<ctp "ctpID" clear t8n>><<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "Something on the lighter side, please." <<cn>><<update $speaker to "">> //The bartender nods curtly.// <<cn>><<update $sprite to "bartender">><<update $speaker to "BARTENDER">> "Sure thing." <<cn>><<update $sprite to "empty">><<update $speaker to "">><<audio "drink" play>> //The bartender whips up something quick, handing me a glass with a peculiar green drink that gives me pause. However, my lips are pleasantly surprised when I take a sip, the taste soft and refreshing.// <<cn>><<update $speaker to "">> //I pace myself as I drink, taking a look around. There's nobody else at the counter, and the bartender doesn't pay me any mind, focussing on cleaning glasses.// <<cn>><<update $speaker to "CHOOSE">> [[> Talk to the bartender.|Bartender01]] <</ctp>> </div> <<nav>> </div></div></div> </div> <div class="imgBackground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"> <<live "<div class=\"sprite\"><img src=\"characters/" + $sprite + ".png\"></div>">> </div></div> </div> </div>

<<audio "bar" volume 1 loop play>> <<audio "voices" stop>> <<set $sprite to "bartender">> <<set $speaker to "VERZI">> <div class="imgContainer"> <div class="imgForeground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"><div id="bbtext"> <div class="speaker"><<live $speaker>></div> <div class="box"> <<ctp "ctpID" clear t8n>><<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "Just a glass of water is fine." <<cn>><<update $speaker to "">> //The bartender stares at me, as if thinking i'm joking.// <<cn>><<update $speaker to "BARTENDER">> "This is a bar." <<cn>><<update $sprite to "empty">><<update $speaker to "">><<audio "drink" play>> //Feeling a bit silly with myself, I ask for a soda instead. It's a little on the sweet side, but I find the taste to my liking, taking a look around while I drink. There's nobody else at the counter, and the bartender doesn't pay me any mind, focussing on cleaning glasses.// <<cn>><<update $speaker to "CHOOSE">> [[> Talk to the bartender.|Bartender01]] <</ctp>> </div> <<nav>> </div></div></div> </div> <div class="imgBackground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"> <<live "<div class=\"sprite\"><img src=\"characters/" + $sprite + ".png\"></div>">> </div></div> </div> </div>

<<audio "bar" volume 1 loop play>> <<set $sprite to "bartender">><<set $speaker to "VERZI">> <div class="imgContainer"> <div class="imgForeground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"><div id="bbtext"> <div class="speaker"><<live $speaker>></div> <div class="box"> <<ctp "ctpID" clear t8n>><<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "Have you heard of anyone called Nova Lux?" <<cn>><<update $speaker to "">> //The bartender's brows furrow.// <<cn>><<update $speaker to "BARTENDER">> "Can't say I have. Doesn't sound local. Anything else you can tell me?" <<cn>><<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "...I'm afraid that's the only information I was given, other than the fact they should be here." <<cn>><<update $speaker to "BARTENDER">> "I see. Well, like I said, I've never seen or heard of anyone like that. Sorry." <<cn>><<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "It's alright. Can you think of anyone, or anything that could help?" <<cn>><<update $speaker to "BARTENDER">> "Hm..." <<cn>><<update $speaker to "">> //The bartender sets down his things, placing his hands on the counter as he thinks long and hard.// <<cn>><<update $sprite to "bartender">><<update $speaker to "BARTENDER">> "See that woman over there?" <<cn>><<update $sprite to "empty">><<update $speaker to "">> //He points to the back. I turn and spot a young woman chatting merrily with a few men.// <<cn>><<update $sprite to "bartender">><<update $speaker to "BARTENDER">> "She's a regular around here. Has probably chatted up all kinds of people, so she might know something. Also..." <<cn>><<update $speaker to "">> //He jerks his head to the side.// <<cn>><<update $speaker to "BARTENDER">> "I saw a guy come in earlier, wearing some uniform I didn't recognize. He was all fidgety, too. Last I saw he went that way." <<cn><<update $speaker to "">> //I nod gratefully.// <<cn>><<update $sprite to "bartender">><<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "Thank you, that helps a lot." <<cn>><<update $sprite to "empty">><<update $speaker to "">> //I pay for my drink before leaving the counter, shoving my hands into my pockets. Glancing towards the back, I see the men leaving the young woman, who laughs and waves them off.// <<cn>><<update $speaker to "">> //Now would be the perfect opportunity to talk to her. That being said, I still don't know the whereabouts of the man in the uniform. I worry he'll leave before I have time to speak to him...// <<cn>><<update $speaker to "CHOOSE">> [[> Approach the young lady.|Angel01]]<br> [[> Look for the man in the uniform.|George01]] <</ctp>> </div> <<nav>> </div></div></div> </div> <div class="imgBackground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"> <<live "<div class=\"sprite\"><img src=\"characters/" + $sprite + ".png\"></div>">> </div></div> </div> </div>

<<audio "bar" volume 1 loop play>> <<set $sprite to "george01">><<set $speaker to "">> <div class="imgContainer"> <div class="imgForeground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"><div id="bbtext"> <div class="speaker"><<live $speaker>></div> <div class="box"> <<ctp "ctpID" clear t8n>> <<if $drink is "true">> //The man seems like a hunter, a rifle slung over his back. His eyes can never stay in one place, and he shifts nervously.// <<else>> //I find the man somewhere in the corner of the room. He seems like a hunter, a rifle slung over his back. His eyes can never stay in one place, and he shifts nervously.// <<endif>> <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "george01">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> *Cough* "Pardon me." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "george02">> <<update $speaker to "???">> "H-Hm? W-W-Who are you?!" <<cn>><<update $speaker to "">> [[> Calm him down.|Calming]]<br> [[> Get to the point.|BluntB]] <</ctp>> </div> <<nav>> </div></div></div> </div> <div class="imgBackground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"> <<live "<div class=\"sprite\"><img src=\"characters/" + $sprite + ".png\"></div>">> </div></div> </div> </div>

<<audio "bar" volume 1 loop play>> <<set $sprite to "angel02">><<set $speaker to "VERZI">> <div class="imgContainer"> <div class="imgForeground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"><div id="bbtext"> <div class="speaker"><<live $speaker>></div> <div class="box"> <<ctp "ctpID" clear t8n>><<update $sprite to "angel02">><<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "I am. I came here looking for someone. I also heard you could help me." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel03">> <<update $speaker to "">> //The woman blinks, not expecting that sort of response.// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel03">> <<update $speaker to "???">> "O-Oh, I see. I, er, don't know what you've heard about me, but I can try to help." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel01">> <<update $speaker to "">> //Her smile returns, and she leans in close.// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel01">> <<update $speaker to "???">> "But in return you gotta tell me more about yourself, alright? You got me //really// curious now." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel04">> <<update $speaker to "???">> "For starters, how about your name, Mysterious?" <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel04">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "...Ah, sorry. My name is Verzi. I'd be happy to tell you more about myself, provided you can help me as well." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel02">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "Nice to meet you, Verzi! You can call me Angel. Why don't we find somewhere to sit before we talk?" <<cn>><<update $speaker to "CHOOSE">> [[> Follow Angel.|Angel02]] <</ctp>> </div> <<nav>> </div></div></div> </div> <div class="imgBackground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"> <<live "<div class=\"sprite\"><img src=\"characters/" + $sprite + ".png\"></div>">> </div></div> </div> </div>

<<audio "bar" volume 1 loop play>> <<set $sprite to "angel02">><<set $speaker to "">> <div class="imgContainer"> <div class="imgForeground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"><div id="bbtext"> <div class="speaker"><<live $speaker>></div> <div class="box"> <<ctp "ctpID" clear t8n>><<update $speaker to "">> //I give the young lady a wink, tipping my hat to her.// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel02">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "Correct. I'm trying to find someone, but I got lost. Seeing you, though, I think I went the right way after all." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel04">> <<update $speaker to "">> //She lets out a sweet, delighted laugh.// <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "???">> "Well, aren't you suave! What's your name, stranger?" <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel04">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "The name's Verzi. May I have the pleasure of your name as well?" <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel02">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "People call me Angel. How about the two of us find a table, hm? I feel like we have //lots// we can talk about. I might even be able to help you as well." <<cn>><<update $speaker to "CHOOSE">> [[> Follow Angel.|Angel02]] <</ctp>> </div> <<nav>> </div></div></div> </div> <div class="imgBackground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"> <<live "<div class=\"sprite\"><img src=\"characters/" + $sprite + ".png\"></div>">> </div></div> </div> </div>

<<addclass "body" "bar">> <<audio "bar" volume 1 loop play>> <<set $sprite to "angel02">><<set $speaker to "VERZI">> <div class="imgContainer"> <div class="imgForeground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"><div id="bbtext"> <div class="speaker"><<live $speaker>></div> <div class="box"> <<ctp "ctpID" clear t8n>><<update $sprite to "angel02">><<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "Of course. Lead the way." <<cn>><<removeclass "body" "table">><<addclass "body" "bar">><<update $sprite to "angel04">><<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "Great! Follow me." <<cn>><<removeclass "body" "bar">><<addclass "body" "table">><<update $sprite to "empty">><<update $speaker to "">> //Angel leads me to the nearest table, sitting down first. She rests her hands on her lap, flashing me a smile.// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel01">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "So... Does this person have a name? It's possible I might've bumped into them before." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel01">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "Their name is Nova Lux. Does that ring a bell?" <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel03">> <<update $speaker to "">> //Angel blinks, expression flickering briefly. Her smile quicky returns, looking apologetic.// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel01">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "Mm, sorry! I'm afraid I don't know anyone like that. Is that even a real name?" <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel01">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "...I'm honestly not sure myself. It's alright if you don't know." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel01">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> <<audio "bar" unloop fadeout>> "Do you know what those words mean, Verzi?" <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel01">> <<update $speaker to "">> //I pause, staring at Angel carefully.// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel01">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "...No, I don't. Should I? I thought you said it didn't sound like a real name." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel04">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "It's not really a name, but there's meaning to those words. Nova Lux is //New Light// in Latin. There's an old nursery rhyme about it, actually. Wanna hear it?" <<cn>><<update $speaker to "CHOOSE">> [[> Listen to Angel.|Angel03]] <</ctp>> </div> <<nav>> </div></div></div> </div> <div class="imgBackground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"> <<live "<div class=\"sprite\"><img src=\"characters/" + $sprite + ".png\"></div>">> </div></div> </div> </div>

<<audio "bar" volume 1 loop play>> <<set $sprite to "angel04">><<set $speaker to "VERZI">> <div class="imgContainer"> <div class="imgForeground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"><div id="bbtext"> <div class="speaker"><<live $speaker>></div> <div class="box"> <<ctp "ctpID" clear t8n>> <<update $sprite to "angel04">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> “Sure, thank you.” <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel01">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> “Great! Just wait here, okay? I’ll be right back.” <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "empty">> <<update $speaker to "">> //I watch Angel leave, folding my hands together as I wait. I can't take my mind off the expression she made when I mentioned Nova Lux, and that strange poem…// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel01">> <<update $speaker to "">> //Angel soon returns with two drinks and her ever-present smile.// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel02">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> “I’m back! Sorry I kept you waiting.” <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> “Not at all. Welcome back.” <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel02">> <<update $speaker to "">> //She sets the glasses down before seating herself, leaning forward.// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel01">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> “So, Verzi. Care to tell me why you’re so interested in this Nova Lux?” <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> “It’s my job to find people. This particular client only gave me the name and location, though…” <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel01">> <<update $speaker to "">> //My drink has a tangy taste that doesn't sit too well with me, but it's not bad. Angel watches me, stirring her own drink with her finger.// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel03">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> “I see. You think your client was really giving you a name? Like I said, it’s kinda strange…” <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel03">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> “I agree. I might have to rethink things some more." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel01">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> “Well, good luck with that. How’s the drink, by the way?” <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> “It’s… Good. A bit on the strong side, but…” <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "">> //I feel a pang in my gut, causing me to wince.// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel01">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> “…Sorry, may I excuse myself?” <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel03">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> “Oh, okay. Is something wrong?” <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> “I just need to take a trip to the restroom. Please, don’t mind me-“ <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "">> //I don’t wait for her response, stepping away from the table while clutching my stomach.// <<cn>><<update $speaker to "CHOOSE">> [[> Head to the restroom.|PoisonEnd02]] <</ctp>> </div> <<nav>> </div></div></div> </div> <div class="imgBackground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"> <<live "<div class=\"sprite\"><img src=\"characters/" + $sprite + ".png\"></div>">> </div></div> </div> </div>

<<addclass "body" "table">> <<audio "bar" volume 1 loop play>> <<set $sprite to "angel04">><<set $speaker to "VERZI">> <<set $drink to "true">> <div class="imgContainer"> <div class="imgForeground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"><div id="bbtext"> <div class="speaker"><<live $speaker>></div> <div class="box"> <<ctp "ctpID" clear t8n>> <<update $sprite to "angel04">><<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "Sure, though how about I just get you a drink? I already had one earlier." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel03">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "Huh? Wait, but that's not-" <<cn>> <<removeclass "body" "bar">><<addclass "body" "table">><<update $sprite to "angel03">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "It's alright, consider it thanks for talking to me. I'll be back." <<cn>> <<removeclass "body" "table">><<addclass "body" "bar">><<update $sprite to "empty">> <<update $speaker to "">> //I take off before she can protest, heading back to the bar. The bartender is still alone, and nods at my arrival.// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "bartender">> <<update $speaker to "BARTENDER">> "Hey. You need something?" <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "Yes, I'd like a drink. I also have a question. The lady over there- is Angel her real name?" <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "NAME">> //The bartender glances towards our table, shaking his head.// <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "BARTENDER">> "Nah. Angel is just a codename of sorts. She hasn't given her real name to anyone. Safety reasons- Stuff like that." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "bartender">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "I see. Thank you." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "empty">> <<update $speaker to "">> //I turn back once the bartender hands me the drink. However, I make a small detour on the way back, sticking to the walls and out of sight.// <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "..." <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "">> <<audio "powder" play>> //I rummage through my pockets, taking out a small packet. Ripping it open, I sprinkle bits of powder into one of the drinks, letting it mix in. I'm about to walk back to the table when I stop, noticing someone by the wall.// <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "">> //A strange uniform. A nervous gait. The man leaning by the wall matches the bartender's description perfectly. I linger in place, both the man and Angel's table in my line of vision.// <<cn>><<update $speaker to "CHOOSE">> [[> Return to Angel.|GunEnd01]]<br> [[> Approach the man.|George01]]<br> <</ctp>> </div> <<nav>> </div></div></div> </div> <div class="imgBackground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"> <<live "<div class=\"sprite\"><img src=\"characters/" + $sprite + ".png\"></div>">> </div></div> </div> </div>

<<audio "bar" stop>> <<set $sprite to "empty">><<set $speaker to "">> <div class="imgContainer"> <div class="imgForeground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"><div id="bbtext"> <div class="speaker"><<live $speaker>></div> <div class="box"> <<ctp "ctpID" clear t8n>> //I arrive in a dimly lit hallway, my abdomen flaring with pain. I extend a hand to the wall for support, gritting my teeth.// <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "">> //What's going on? I was fine only minutes earlier. Was- Was there something in that drink-// <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "Urgh-!" <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "">><<audio "drop" play>> //I collapse to the floor. My whole body feels sluggish. It's getting hard to focus.// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "empty">> <<update $speaker to "">> <<audio "steps01" play>> //I hear footsteps approaching me from behind. Weakly, I lift my head...// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel01">> <<update $speaker to "">> //I make out Angel's vague figure in the poor lighting. She smiles down at me, though it seems different this time.// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel01">><<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "Angel...?" <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel04">><<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> “Hey, Verzi. I guess the poison's kicked in now, huh?" <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">><<audio "poison_end" volume 1 loop play>> “The... The what?" <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "Isn't it obvious? What you're feeling right now- It's the poison I planted in your drink." <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "">> //My body grows heavier. It's hard to even speak, my voice slurring.// <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "But... Why..." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel04">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "It's not personal. Actually, I thought you were rather nice. But I can't let you do this." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "empty">> <<update $speaker to "">> //I catch a glimpse of her expression turning cold before she turns away. I hear her footsteps retreating, as everything gets more and more hazy. Soon, all I see is darkness...// <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "Sweet dreams, Verzi." <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "">> <span style="color:red"> > THE END. </span> <</ctp>> </div> <<nav>> </div></div></div> </div> <div class="imgBackground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"> <<live "<div class=\"sprite\"><img src=\"characters/" + $sprite + ".png\"></div>">> </div></div> </div> </div>

<<audio "bar" volume 1 loop play>> <<set $sprite to "empty">><<set $speaker to "">> <div class="imgContainer"> <div class="imgForeground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"><div id="bbtext"> <div class="speaker"><<live $speaker>></div> <div class="box"> <<ctp "ctpID" clear t8n>> <<update $speaker to "">> //I return to the table, setting a drink down before Angel.// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "empty">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "I'm back. Sorry for taking long." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel01">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "It's okay, I don't mind! I appreciate you buying me a drink, even though I'm the one who offered in the first place..." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel01">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "It's fine. How does it taste?" <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel01">> <<update $speaker to "">> //Angel takes a sip, making a delighted sound.// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel04">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "Mm! It's really good! It's kinda sweet- How did you know I like sweet things?" <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel04">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> <<audio "bar" fadeout>><<timed 5s>><<audio "bar" stop>><</timed>> "I hazarded a guess. I also guessed that Angel isn't actually your real name." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel03">> <<update $speaker to "">> //Angel goes silent, her smile quickly fading. She lowers her glass back on the table, staring straight at me.// <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "...Um, what are you talking about? My name really is-" <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "That's not what the bartender told me. I don't blame you for lying, though. There's a reason you hide your actual name from everyone, right?" <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "Especially from me." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel03">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> <<audio "mystery" volume 0.6 loop play>> "..." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel04">> <<update $speaker to "">> //Angel stands up from her seat, barely managing a smile again.// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel04">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "H-Hey, um, sorry, can I be excused for a bit? There's something I need to do..." <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "Go ahead. Though, don't you think you should rest a little? You must be tired." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel04">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "W-What do you mean? I'm not-" <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel05">> <<update $speaker to "">> //Angel blinks, wobbling slightly.// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel05">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "H-Huh? Wait, why do I feel so..." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "empty">> <<update $speaker to "">> <<audio "fall" play>> //I get up from my seat, swiftly making my way to her side. Not a moment too soon- the woman sways and nearly collapses right before I catch her.// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "empty">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "Easy there. It'll be quicker if you don't struggle." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel05">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "W-What... did you do? I can't... It's so hard to..." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "empty">> <<update $speaker to "">> //Her eyes droop, and she drifts off into unconsciousness. I continue to support her gently, allowing her to sag against my shoulder. To a bystander, it would look like she simply passed out drunk... And I would simply be helping her home.// <<cn>><<update $speaker to "CHOOSE">> [[> Leave with Angel.|GunEnd02]] <</ctp>> </div> <<nav>> </div></div></div> </div> <div class="imgBackground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"> <<live "<div class=\"sprite\"><img src=\"characters/" + $sprite + ".png\"></div>">> </div></div> </div> </div>

<<audio "mystery" stop>> <<audio "rain" volume 0.5 loop play>> <<set $sprite to "empty">><<set $speaker to "">> <div class="imgContainer"> <div class="imgForeground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"><div id="bbtext"> <div class="speaker"><<live $speaker>></div> <div class="box"> <<ctp "ctpID" clear t8n>> //It's still raining when I go outside. I keep a firm arm on Angel as I walk down the steps, eyes peeled on the road ahead.// <<cn>> //I feel a little guilty. There's likely a good reason why Angel didn't want to be exposed. But at the end of the day, it's none of my business. I'm just out to get paid. I shake the remaining doubts out of my mind, making my way down the street.// <<cn>> <<audio "rain" stop>><<audio "gun" volume 0.6 play>> //*BANG*// <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "">><<audio "drop" play>> //Something hot flares within my body. I fall to the ground with a gasp, Angel crumpling to the floor next to me. It's difficult to get up, the searing pain in my abdomen growing worse.// <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "???">> "Got you." <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "">><<audio "steps03" play>> //I hear boots quash the mud underfoot, close to where I am. I slowly look up, and see a person staring down at me with cold eyes.// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "empty">> //Their clothing... It's...// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "george04">> <<update $speaker to "???">> <<audio "menacing" volume 1 loop play>> "I finally have you, Nova Lux." <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "">> //The man lowers his rifle, crouching down before us. I can only watch as he pulls Angel up, holding her in his arms as he looks down on me with contempt.// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "george04">> <<update $speaker to "???">> "Thought you could take my prey away from me, did you? Thieves like you deserve to die in the dirt." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "empty">> <<update $speaker to "">> //He walks away without another word. I can't even follow his trail, too weak to lift my head at this point. The only thing I can feel is the cold, wet ground beneath me, as I drift off into darkness...// <<cn>><<update $speaker to "">> <span style="color:red"> > THE END. </span> <</ctp>> </div> <<nav>> </div></div></div> </div> <div class="imgBackground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"> <<live "<div class=\"sprite\"><img src=\"characters/" + $sprite + ".png\"></div>">> </div></div> </div> </div>

<<audio "bar" volume 1 loop play>> <<set $sprite to "george02">><<set $speaker to "VERZI">> <div class="imgContainer"> <div class="imgForeground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"><div id="bbtext"> <div class="speaker"><<live $speaker>></div> <div class="box"> <<ctp "ctpID" clear t8n>><<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "No need to be alarmed. I'm not here to cause any trouble." <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "???">> "Y-You're not? What do you want from me, then?" <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "george02">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "My name is Verzi. I'm looking for someone named Nova Lux. Have you heard of them?" <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "george01">> <<update $speaker to "">> //The man blinks, going silent. He straightens up, keeping still for the first time.// <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "???">> "N-Not here. Let's talk somewhere else." <<cn>><<update $speaker to "">> [[> Follow the man.|George02]] <</ctp>> </div> <<nav>> </div></div></div> </div> <div class="imgBackground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"> <<live "<div class=\"sprite\"><img src=\"characters/" + $sprite + ".png\"></div>">> </div></div> </div> </div>

<<audio "bar" volume 1 loop play>> <<set $sprite to "george02">><<set $speaker to "VERZI">> <div class="imgContainer"> <div class="imgForeground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"><div id="bbtext"> <div class="speaker"><<live $speaker>></div> <div class="box"> <<ctp "ctpID" clear t8n>><<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "Call me Verzi. Nova Lux- Have you heard of it before?" <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "???">> "W-What?! How do you know that name? Do you know where it is?!" <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "george02">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "...No, that's what I wanted to ask you. But I guess you do know something, then. Tell me more." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "george01">> <<update $speaker to "">> //The man takes a shaky breath, calming down.// <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "???">> "Y-Yeah, I do know. But can we talk about this somewhere else...?" <<cn>><<update $speaker to "">> [[> Follow the man.|George02]] <</ctp>> </div> <<nav>> </div></div></div> </div> <div class="imgBackground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"> <<live "<div class=\"sprite\"><img src=\"characters/" + $sprite + ".png\"></div>">> </div></div> </div> </div>

<<audio "eerie" unloop fadeout>> <<timed 2s>><<audio "bar" fadein>><</timed>> <<timed 5s>><<audio "bar" volume 1 loop play>><<audio "eerie" stop>><</timed>> <<set $sprite to "angel04">><<set $speaker to "VERZI">> <div class="imgContainer"> <div class="imgForeground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"><div id="bbtext"> <div class="speaker"><<live $speaker>></div> <div class="box"> <<ctp "ctpID" clear t8n>> "..." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel04">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "That's rather dark for a children's poem." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel01">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "Is it? I think most nursery rhymes are like that. I learnt it from my mother when I was young. It's kinda like a cautionary tale?" <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel01">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "A cautionary tale about what, exactly...?" <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel02">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "Ehe, you wouldn't get it." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel03">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "Anyway, I'm real sorry I wasn't able to help you." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel03">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "It's alright. It was nice chatting with you, at least." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel03">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "Aw, but there's gotta be something I can do." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel04">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "How about we have a drink together? That might cheer you up. I'll even pay for it~" <<cn>><<update $speaker to "CHOOSE">> [[> Let Angel order you a drink.|PoisonEnd01]]<br> [[> Order the drinks yourself.|Bartender02]]<br> <</ctp>> </div> <<nav>> </div></div></div> </div> <div class="imgBackground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"> <<live "<div class=\"sprite\"><img src=\"characters/" + $sprite + ".png\"></div>">> </div></div> </div> </div>

<<audio "eerie" volume 1 loop play>> <<set $sprite to "george03">><<set $speaker to "VERZI">> <div class="imgContainer"> <div class="imgForeground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"><div id="bbtext"> <div class="speaker"><<live $speaker>></div> <div class="box"> <<ctp "ctpID" clear t8n>> "..." <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "That's a morbid tale." <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "GEORGE">> "But it's also fascinating, isn't it? Beings with magical, golden wings... I grew up hearing about them all the time. I-I want to see it for myself." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "george03">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "It's just an old legend." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "george03">> <<update $speaker to "GEORGE">> "But what if it's real? Even your client seeks it, so surely they must agree. What do you think they want with it?" <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "george03">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "..." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "george04">> <<update $speaker to "GEORGE">> "Anyway, you should know I've been tracking down Nova Lux for a while now. There's no problem with that, is there?" <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "">> //He stands incredibly still, his eyes locked straight into mine, like a predator staring at its prey. His words almost sound like a threat.// <<cn>><<update $speaker to "">> [[> Walk away.|KnifeEnd]]<br> <<if $drink is "true">> [[> Give George the spiked drink.|WingsEnd01]] <<endif>> <</ctp>> </div> <<nav>> </div></div></div> </div> <div class="imgBackground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"> <<live "<div class=\"sprite\"><img src=\"characters/" + $sprite + ".png\"></div>">> </div></div> </div> </div>

<<audio "eerie" volume 1 loop play>> <<set $sprite to "george04">><<set $speaker to "VERZI">> <div class="imgContainer"> <div class="imgForeground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"><div id="bbtext"> <div class="speaker"><<live $speaker>></div> <div class="box"> <<ctp "ctpID" clear t8n>> <<update $sprite to "george04">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "None at all. I'll even help you, for a price. I know where Nova Lux is." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "george02">> <<update $speaker to "GEORGE">> "Wh- You do?! But- I thought you wanted to take it for yourself..." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "george02">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "I don't want it personally. It's just a job. Plus, I already said I want compensation." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "george04">> <<update $speaker to "">> //George gets right up in my face, staring intensely.// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "george04">> <<update $speaker to "GEORGE">> "...I'll give you anything you want. Whatever your client offered, I'll offer more." <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "Deal. We can figure out the details later. For now, how about a drink? Consider it a token of trust. You seem like you need one, anyway." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "george04">> <<update $speaker to "">> //I offer the drink to George, who blinks.// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "george03">> <<update $speaker to "GEORGE">> "O-Oh, you'd really do that? Why thank you..." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "george03">> <<update $speaker to "">> //George takes a swig of the drink, letting out a sigh. His relief is short-lived, as he begins to sway.// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "george01">> <<update $speaker to "GEORGE">> "H-Huh? What's this? Why do I... feel... so..." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "empty">> <<update $speaker to "">> <<audio "fall" play>> //I catch George before he collapses, gently lowering his unconscious body to the floor. I leave him there, walking away silently.// <<cn>><<update $speaker to "">> [[> Return to Angel.|WingsEnd02]] <</ctp>> </div> <<nav>> </div></div></div> </div> <div class="imgBackground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"> <<live "<div class=\"sprite\"><img src=\"characters/" + $sprite + ".png\"></div>">> </div></div> </div> </div>

<<audio "eerie" stop>> <<audio "bar" volume 1 loop play>> <<set $sprite to "angel06">><<set $speaker to "">> <div class="imgContainer"> <div class="imgForeground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"><div id="bbtext"> <div class="speaker"><<live $speaker>></div> <div class="box"> <<ctp "ctpID" clear t8n>> <<update $speaker to "">> //Angel stands up as soon as she spots me. She seems quite cross, fixing a glare at me with her cheeks slightly puffed.// <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "There you are! You've got some nerve, making a lady wait-" <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel06">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "You need to leave, Angel. Now." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel03">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "...Huh? Why?" <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel03">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "There's a hunter who's after your wings. I incapacitated him, but you shouldn't be around when he wakes up." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel05">> <<update $speaker to "">> //Angel's eyes widen, and she takes a step back.// <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "...What? How did you-" <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel05">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "I figured it out. I know you don't trust me, but I'm not going to take you away. I promise." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel03">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> //She doesn't say anything for some time, hesitation clear on her face. Eventually, she takes a deep breath, locking her eyes on me.// <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "...Okay. Let's go." <<cn>><<update $speaker to "">> [[> Leave the inn.|WingsEnd03]] <</ctp>> </div> <<nav>> </div></div></div> </div> <div class="imgBackground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"> <<live "<div class=\"sprite\"><img src=\"characters/" + $sprite + ".png\"></div>">> </div></div> </div> </div>

<<audio "bar" stop>> <<audio "rain" volume 0.5 loop play>> <<set $sprite to "empty">><<set $speaker to "">> <div class="imgContainer"> <div class="imgForeground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"><div id="bbtext"> <div class="speaker"><<live $speaker>></div> <div class="box"> <<ctp "ctpID" clear t8n>> <<update $sprite to "empty">> <<update $speaker to "">> //It's still raining outside. Angel shivers, turning towards me at the bottom of the steps.// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel03">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "Um... Thank you. For helping me." <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "No problem. You should still try to get far away from here." <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "Mm... You're really not going to take me away?" <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel03">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "If I wanted to, I would've done so earlier. I'll just tell my client I failed. It happens." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel01">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "...You're really not like the others, are you? I'm sorry I judged you harshly." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel01">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "You were only looking after yourself. Now, you really should get going." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "angel04">> <<update $speaker to "ANGEL">> "Yeah, I will. Thank you, Verzi. I hope we can meet again." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "empty">> <<update $speaker to "">> //She vanishes into the night, the rainfall masking her footsteps. I stare at where I last saw her silently. Eventually I turn away, leaving the bar behind.// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "empty">> <<update $speaker to "">> //Had I stared a second longer, I might've caught a glimpse of golden wings.// <<cn>><<update $speaker to "">> <span style="color:yellow"> > THE END. </span> <</ctp>> </div> <<nav>> </div></div></div> </div> <div class="imgBackground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"> <<live "<div class=\"sprite\"><img src=\"characters/" + $sprite + ".png\"></div>">> </div></div> </div> </div>

<div id="title-text">THE SEARCH FOR NOVA LUX</div> <div id="title-block"> <div class="box" id="text"> [[New Game|Intro01]]<br> <<link "Load Game">><<script>>UI.saves()<</script>><</link>><br> <<link "How to play">> <<dialog "HOW TO PLAY">> <<button "Next">><</button>> <- Advance the passage.<br> <<button "Back">><</button>> <- Return to previous part of passage.<br> <<button "Menu">><</button>> <- Access saves or restart. <</dialog>> <</link>><br> [[Credits|Credits]] </div> </div>

<<audio "bar" stop>> <<set $sprite to "empty">><<set $speaker to "">> <div class="imgContainer"> <div class="imgForeground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"><div id="bbtext"> <div class="speaker"><<live $speaker>></div> <div class="box"> <<ctp "ctpID" clear t8n>> <<update $sprite to "empty">> <<update $speaker to "">> //The man leads me into a dark, empty hallway. He turns to face me, his expression more serious. Neither of us are willing to speak first, and we stare at each other in silence.// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "george01">> <<update $speaker to "???">> "..." <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "..." <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "???">> "George." <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "What?" <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "GEORGE">> "That's my name. George." <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "Oh." <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "">> //George shifts in place awkwardly, unable to look me in the eye once.// <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "GEORGE">> "You want to know more about Nova Lux, right? Why is that?" <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "george01">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "I'm a private investigator. My client hired me to find Nova Lux." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "george03">> <<update $speaker to "">> //He seems to perk up at that, finally staring at me with a trace of a nervous smile on his lips.// <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "GEORGE">> "...I see. In that case, let me tell you a story." <<cn>><<update $speaker to "">> [[> Listen to George.|George03]] <</ctp>> </div> <<nav>> </div></div></div> </div> <div class="imgBackground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"> <<live "<div class=\"sprite\"><img src=\"characters/" + $sprite + ".png\"></div>">> </div></div> </div> </div>

<<audio "eerie" volume 1 loop play>> <<set $sprite to "george04">><<set $speaker to "VERZI">> <div class="imgContainer"> <div class="imgForeground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"><div id="bbtext"> <div class="speaker"><<live $speaker>></div> <div class="box"> <<ctp "ctpID" clear t8n>> <<update $sprite to "george04">> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "...Of course. No trouble at all. Farewell." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "empty">> <<update $speaker to "">> <<if $drink is "true">> //I turn rather hurriedly, eager to leave the hallway. The sooner I can return to Angel, the better. With this new information in mind, I now have several questions-// <<else>> //I turn rather hurriedly, eager to leave the hallway. As I go, I wonder to myself if that young lady is still around, and if I can catch a conversation with her. Or perhaps it'd be better to stay true to my word, and leave right now-// <<endif>> <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "empty">> <<update $speaker to "">> <<audio "eerie" stop>><<audio "knife" play>> <<timed 2s>><<audio "drop" play>><</timed>> //I feel a hot, searing pain in my back, and fall to the ground.// <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "VERZI">> "Agh!" <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "empty">> <<update $speaker to "">> <<audio "steps02" play>> //I hear footsteps. George hovers over me, a bloody dagger in hand.// <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "george03">> <<update $speaker to "GEORGE">> <<audio "menacing" volume 1 loop play>> "Did- Did you really think I'd just let you walk away?" <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "george04">> <<update $speaker to "GEORGE">> "Nova Lux is mine. Nobody's allowed to have it. Nobody but me." <<cn>> <<update $sprite to "empty">> <<update $speaker to "">> //He walks off without another word. The pain gives way to numbness, and everything goes dark...// <<cn>> <<update $speaker to "">> <span style="color:red"> > THE END. </span> <</ctp>> </div> <<nav>> </div></div></div> </div> <div class="imgBackground"> <div id="bottombar"><div id="bbblock"> <<live "<div class=\"sprite\"><img src=\"characters/" + $sprite + ".png\"></div>">> </div></div> </div> </div>

<h3>CREDITS</h3> - All character artwork done by me.<br> - All sound effects from <a href="https://pixabay.com/" target="_blank">PixaBay</a>.<br> - Macros:<br> <div class = "indent"> - Click to Proceed, Live Update macros by Cyrus Firheir<br> - Dialog API, Preload, UI macros by Chapel.<br> </div> - Background images (modified by me using <a href="https://www.befunky.com/" target="_blank">BeFunky</a>):<br> <div class = "indent"> - <a href="https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/rainy-night-in-old-european-city-gm506854254-84419253" target="_blank">Rainy Night in Old European City</a> by khoroshkov, retrieved from <a href="https://www.istockphoto.com/" target="_blank">iStock</a>.<br> - <a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/stylish-interior-of-bar-in-restaurant-5490965/" target="_blank">Stylish Interior of Bar in Restaurant</a> by Rachel Claire, retrieved from <a href="https://www.pexels.com/">Pexels</a>.<br> - <a href="https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/dark-creepy-corridor-gm174901482-2328186" target="_blank">Dark Creepy Corridor</a> by kelvinjay, retrieved from <a href="https://www.istockphoto.com/" target="_blank">iStock</a>.<br> - <a href="https://www.vecteezy.com/photo/22422435-empty-wooden-table-and-blurred-background-for-product-display" target="_blank">Empty Wooden Table and Blurred Background</a> by Sarawuth Pamoon, retrieved from <a href="https://www.vecteezy.com/free-photos">Vecteezy</a>.<br> </div> - Music:<br> <div class="indent"> - <a href="https://fortissimohall.bandcamp.com/track/captain-first-mate" target="_blank">Captain First Mate</a> by UrpleB3atin, licensed under <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" target="_blank">CC BY-NC-SA 3.0</a>.<br> - <a href="https://fortissimohall.bandcamp.com/track/schism" target="_blank">Schism</a> by Pengosolvent, licensed under <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" target="_blank">CC BY-NC-SA 3.0</a>.<br> - <a href="https://fortissimohall.bandcamp.com/track/invisible-rain" target="_blank">Invisible Rain</a> by Pengosolvent, licensed under <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" target="_blank">CC BY-NC-SA 3.0</a>.<br> - <a href="https://fortissimohall.bandcamp.com/track/it-s-what-family-s-for" target="_blank">It's What Family's For</a> by Pengosolvent, licensed under <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" target="_blank">CC BY-NC-SA 3.0</a>.<br> - <a href="https://fortissimohall.bandcamp.com/track/when-you-no-longer-can-wake-up" target="_blank">When You No Longer Can Wake Up</a> by Maguera and Pengosolvent, licensed under <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" target="_blank">CC BY-NC-SA 3.0</a>.<br> </div> <div style="margin-top: 1em"> <span style="font-size:1em">[[Return to Title Screen|Start]]</span> </div>