Chicken Fillet Rolls

{(set: $janethought1 to false)} You say "hello". Her eyes meet yours and you greet her with one hand, it waves involuntarily. This is how you should greet people, you suppose. The worker doesn't seem fazed. They've seen it all before and you're totally normal. "Hi. What can I get you?" [[A chicken fillet roll, please->ChickenFilletRoll]] [[The usual]]

{(track: 'delisounds', 'playwhenpossible') (track: 'delisounds', 'loop', true) (track: 'weirdmusic', 'stop') (set: $janethought2 to false) } Hrmph. Is that what you said? It sounds like something is lodged in your throat. A bit rude, don't you think? "Sorry, I didn't catch that." "...A chicken fillet roll." It's the same routine. You come into the shop around ten past one and make your way to the deli. Most days you have Stevie, ready and armed with the roll in hand, other times, like today you have (text-colour: "green")[ [[Jane]].] Whenever she's in, she seems to judge you with every filling you add to the roll. "What kind of roll, brown or white?" {(set: $sourdoughchosen to true) (set: $FILLETjanethought to false) (set: $THEUSUALjanethought to true) (set: $theusual to true) (set: $normalroll to false) (Display: "145 Roll Options") }

{(track: 'weirdmusic', 'stop') (track: 'delisounds', 'playwhenpossible', 'loop', true) (set: $brownroll to true) (set: $sourdoughchosen to false) } You choose a brown roll in the name of health. Nice, your Mam would be proud. Only for the brown roll choice mind you. She'd be appalled that you've sought out 144 rolls so far with one more on the way. "Butter, mayo, ketchup?" Jane asks as she reaches for the brown roll and separates the two halves. {(Display: "145 Condiment Options")}

{(track: 'weirdmusic', 'stop') (track: 'delisounds', 'playwhenpossible', 'loop', true) (set: $sourdoughchosen to false) (set: $wroll to true) } You choose a white roll. You're not feeling particularly health conscious right now, at least that's what you've told yourself the past few weeks every time your hand reached into the chocolate compartment (not its real name) of your desk drawer. "Butter, mayo, ketchup?" Jane asks as she reaches for the white roll and separates the two halves. {(Display: "145 Condiment Options")}

{(track: 'delisounds', 'playwhenpossible') (track: 'delisounds', 'loop', true) (track: 'weirdmusic', 'stop') } "Hey, just a chicken fillet roll, thanks." Nice to know that you haven't forgotten your manners, $playername. It's the same routine. You come into the shop around ten past one and make your way to the deli counter. Most of the time you have Stevie there, ready and armed with the roll in hand, other times, like today you have (text-colour: "green")[ [[Jane]].] Whenever she's in, she seems to judge you with every filling you add to the roll. "What kind of roll, brown or white?" {(set: $sourdoughchosen to true) (set: $FILLETjanethought to true) (set: $theusual to false) (set: $normalroll to true) (Display: "145 Roll Options") }

{(track: 'delisounds', 'stop') (track: 'weirdmusic', 'playwhenpossible') } //SOURDOUGH?!// Weird... That option isn't offered by Jane and yet ''somehow you pick it''. But it doesn't exist. What kind of fancy, notion filled, Irish deli do you think we're in? Something has happened to you today. It's far from sourdough you were reared. <img src="images/butterflypixabay.jpg"> ''You're off your game.'' Jane looks at you, thrown for a moment by your sudden sourdough selection. "Where do you think we are?" she asks, a ''strange light'' starting to envelop her body. [["I know where I am..."->deli]]

[[Jane shakes her head.]]

{(set: $butter to true) (set: $145butter to true) (set: $145mayo to false) (set: $145ketchup to false)} "Butter me up, Scotty!" you say... internally. And you laughed... internally. You know your jokes aren't good enough for (text-colour: "green")[ [[Jane->Jane 2]]]. Stevie would understand, they //get// you. You think... Maybe they're just being polite... <img src="images/butterpixabay.jpg"> Jane slathers the butter on the roll. It's caked in it. You're a bit disgusted. Stevie would do a much better job at this. You hear Jane sniffle through her facemask. You glance at her. Her eyes are bloodshot. "What would you like in your roll?" [[Ask her if she's ok]] [[Continue with your order]]

{(set: $mayo to true) (set: $145butter to false) (set: $145mayo to true) (set: $145ketchup to false)} You say "mayo" with such authority. You're a mayo kinda person, all day, everyday. (text-colour: "green")[ [[Jane->Jane 2]] ] slathers the mayonnaise on the roll. It's caked in it. You're a bit disgusted. Stevie would do a much better job at this. <img src="images/mayonnaise.jpg"> You hear Jane sniffle through her facemask. You glance at her. Her eyes are bloodshot. "What would you like in your roll?" [[Ask her if she's ok]] [[Continue with your order]]

{(set: $spoketoJaneonMonday to true)} She looks up at you, her eyes are pools of apologies. "Sorry. Yes. I'm fine. Just one of those days, you know?" [[Yes, you know exactly what she means]] [[Continue with your order]]

{(set: $145chickenfilletroll to true) (set: $lettucechosen to false) (set: $onionchosen to false) (set: $cheesechosen to false) (set: $coleslawchosen to false) (set: $sweetcornchosen to false) (set: $tomatochosen to false) (set: $stuffingchosen to false) (set: $pepperschosen to false) (set: $everythingchosen to false) (set: $delioptions to false) (set: $toppingsChosen to 0)} You feel awkward but you don't have time for this. Your lunch is precious and Jane is the least of your troubles so far. You clear your throat. {(Display: "ToppingList")}

(set: $plainchicken to true) Why mess with the classics? There's a reason it's here. Crispy on the outside and thankfully they have the good sense not to incinerate the crumb. Jane adds it into the roll. "Cut in half?" [[Absolutely->Cut in half]] [[No way->Not cut in half]]

(set: $spicychicken to true) Spicy. Like you! The only way to go. Jane adds it into the roll. "Cut in half?" [[Absolutely->Cut in half]] [[No way->Not cut in half]]

(set: $veganchicken to true) Winner, winner, //vegan//, dinner is what you meant. No actual chicken for you and that suits you fine. Jane adds it into the roll. "Cut in half?" [[Absolutely->Cut in half]] [[No way->Not cut in half]]

(text-color: "green")["(cycling-link: bind $beenthere, "Yeah. I've been there.", "I hear you.", "I know what you mean...", "It is what it is.")"] It's the truth. "Right?" Even through her mask, you can tell that she's offering a small smile, appreciative that you acknowledged her. "Anyway. Enough about me. Let's get your roll." [[Ask her if she's sure]] [[Nevermind. Let's get that roll->Continue with your order]]

The crow's feet disappear from the sides of her eyes. Her voice is a bit stronger now. "Yes. I'm //fine//," she says gesturing to the ingredients, welcoming you to choose. [[But is she SURE?->Probe]] [[Whatever. Let's get that roll->Continue with your order]]

"But-" you start. Ok. What are you doing? You've only ever met Jane here, in the deli. Even as you say it you realise your faux pas. Jane is done and you should be too. You could save this and get your roll or you could continue on... [[Gimme that roll->Continue with your order]] [[Probe]]

"I just want to know why you were crying!" you say. Jane stops assembling your roll. Her brown eyes connect with yours. "//Why//? Look, I don't know you and you're coming off strong. This is uncomfortable for me..." [[I come in here everyday!]] [[Apologise]]

{(set: $ranawayfromdelionmonday to true) } (text-style:"rumble")[''I'm $playername! I'm a regular!"] you blurt out. The air tightens. You've realised the amount of days you've spent ordering chicken fillet rolls. Every week day. 145 rolls. (after: 9s)[ #145 ROLLS ] (after: 12s)[It hits you like a tonne of bricks.] (after: 15s)[Jane doesn't say anything, you reckon she's embarrassed for you.] (after: 17s)["Sorry..." you mumble. "Um..."] (after: 20s)[ [[Leave]] [[Try to continue with your order]] ]

"Sorry, you're right," you say. "Ignore me." For some reason you smile with your lower teeth. "Right. Your roll?", Jane asks. [[Continue with your order]]

[[Brown]] [[White]] [[SOURDOUGH->Weird Choice]]

[[Butter]] [[Mayo]] [[Ketchup]]

{(set: _counter to 0) (live: 1s)[ (set: _counter to _counter+1) (replace: ?timer)[Time deciding: _counter] (if: _counter>2)[(replace: ?warning) [So... what're you going to get?]] (if: _counter>4)[(replace: ?warning) [Anything catch your eye?]] (if: _counter>8)[(replace: ?warning) [...Choosing the perfect roll can be a challenge, this is true...]] (if: _counter>12)[(replace: ?warning) [Still thinking, huh?]] (if: _counter>15)[(replace: ?warning) [... um.]] (if: _counter>20)[(replace: ?warning) [Right, so you just choose the ingredients.]] (if: _counter>23)[(replace: ?warning) [Don't be shy, you do this everyday.]] (if: _counter>29)[(replace: ?warning) [Are you stuck?]] (if: _counter>33)[(replace: ?warning) [You got this.]] (if: _counter>38)[(replace: ?warning) [Yep. Just pick the ingredients.]] (if: _counter>42)[(replace: ?warning) [Any day now...]] (if: _counter>46)[(replace: ?warning) [Just... click... the buttons...]] (if: _counter>50)[(replace: ?warning) [You see them, don't you?]] (if: _counter>53)[(replace: ?warning) [They're right there. Waiting to be clicked.]] (if: _counter>57)[(replace: ?warning) [C'mon. Please.]] (if: _counter>60)[(replace: ?warning) [Fine. Let's stay on this list forever.]] (if: _counter>64)[(replace: ?warning) [...]] (if: _counter>68)[(replace: ?warning) [Or... you could continue.]] (if: _counter>71)[(replace: ?warning) [No seriously. It's a real possibility.]] (if: _counter>74)[(replace: ?warning) [...]] (if: _counter>77)[(replace: ?warning) [Right, so there's actually nothing else going to happen here.]] (if: _counter>81)[(replace: ?warning) [You can keep waiting but nothing exciting is going to appear.]] (if: _counter>85)[(replace: ?warning) [...]] (if: _counter>89)[(replace: ?warning) [BOO!!! Scared?]] (if: _counter>92)[(replace: ?warning) [No?]] (if: _counter>95)[(replace: ?warning) [Ok then.]] (if: _counter>98)[(replace: ?warning) [...]] (if: _counter>100)[(replace: ?warning) [...]] (if: _counter>100)[(replace: ?warning) [Ok fine, you won. You won the game. CONGRATULATIONS.]] (if: _counter>110)[(replace: ?warning) [...]] ] } |timer>[] |warning>[] (if: $lettucechosen is false)[[Lettuce]] (if: $onionchosen is false)[[Onion]] (if: $cheesechosen is false)[[Grated cheese]] (if: $sweetcornchosen is false)[[Sweetcorn]] (if: $tomatochosen is false)[[Tomatoes]] (if: $stuffingchosen is false)[[Stuffing]] (if: $coleslawchosen is false)[[Coleslaw]] (if: $pepperschosen is false)[[Peppers]] (if: $toppingsChosen < 6)[ [[Everything]]] (if: $toppingsChosen > 0)[[[No, that's it->145 Chicken Options]]] {}

Here we go. It's the main event. It's time to select the hero. Winner, winner, chicken, dinner! You choose: [[Regular]] [[Spicy]] [[Southern Fried]] [[Vegan]] {(if: $toppingsChosen >3)[(set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 7.50)]} {(if: $toppingsChosen <=3)[(set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 6.50)]}

You abandon the chicken fillet roll at full speed. (text-style:"rumble")["Wait!"], you hear Jane call but it quickly becomes a whisper on the wind. [[Go home]] {(set: $abandonedrollprice to true) (set: $mondayrollprice to false) }

You're struggling to get the words out. (text-style:"rumble")["I mean... $playername is... my name and... chicken... fillet.."] (text-style:"expand")[ #[[LEAVE->Leave]]]

###Home {(track: 'delisounds', 'stop') (track: 'outsidenoises', 'playwhenpossible')} You don't even go back to work you're that distraught. Instead you head home to your ''chicken-fillet-rolless life''. So close, yet so far. Maybe this is a sign to never head back to that deli ever again or maybe this is your sign to never eat chicken fillet rolls again. [[No more rolls]] [[No more deli]]

{(set: $jambonthought to false)} Yes. No more rolls, $playername. It's time to try something new. Tomorrow you'll be the (text-color: "green")[(cycling-link: bind $title, "Master", "Queen", "Marchioness", "King")] of (text-color: "green")[(cycling-link: bind $delioptions, "potato wedges!", "jambons!", "sausage rolls!")] You [[head to bed]].

Yes. Unfortunately, you can never return. Jane knows your name and your face now, $playername. She's probably posted about it on socials and no doubt this ''fiasco'' is primed for the Six One News. "Embarrassment as chicken fillet roll lover fails to actually get chicken fillet roll." //Sigh.// It would be too much to ever step back into that establishment again. Time to [[rethink your choices. Forever.->StartAgainInstant]] {(set: $nomoredeli to true)}

(if: $FILLETjanethought is true)[ Mechanical, Jane. [[Back->ChickenFilletRollInstant]]] (if: $THEUSUALjanethought is true)[ Mechanical, Jane. [[Back->Theusualinstant]]]

{(track: 'delisounds', 'stop') (track: 'outsidenoises', 'stop') (track: 'clocktick', 'loop', true) (track: 'clocktick', 'playwhenpossible') (track: 'chillmusic', 'stop') (set: $hoursAsleep to 0) (save-game: "TUESDAY") (set: $tuesdaysave to true) } ###Tuesday. Roll 146. {(if: $145chickenfilletroll is true)[You went to bed thinking about your roll. It was expensive but delicious. You can't resist them. You need one today. But what if you have to see Jane again?] (if: $sausagerolls is true)[You went to bed thinking of mini sausage rolls. You could order three, four even... possibly five! But come Tuesday morning, the craving for a roll was back. You need to head back to the deli. But what if you have to see Jane again?] (if: $wedges is true)[You went to bed thinking of wonderous wedges. But come Tuesday morning, the craving for a roll was back. You were reminded about the last time you got wedges which was a total disaster. The seagulls ate more than you did. A roll is too hard to resist. But what if you have to see Jane again?] (if: $jambons is true)[You went to bed thinking of jolly jambons. But come Tuesday morning, the craving for a roll was back. Jambons are amazing but rolls... Well, rolls are customised just for YOU. It's too hard to resist. But what if you have to see Jane again?] } Whatever. It doesn't matter. Yesterday was yesterday and today is today. That sounds marvellously //philosophical//, right? All you have to do is hold out until lunchtime and then it's time to get that sweet, precious roll. Wait.... (link: "Save your game?")[ (if: (save-game: "TUESDAY"))[ Saved to Slot "TUESDAY"! [[Take a break ->MAIN MENU]] ](else:)[Could not save data. Not all browsers can. ]] [[Go sit at your desk->Sit at your desk]]

{(set: $sausagerolls to true) (track: 'clocktick', 'stop') } That's right $playername, sausage rolls. Sometimes made of somewhat questionable meat but who's really asking? <img src="images/hotchoices.jpg"> No one needs to judge you and the chances are Jane won't even be in tomorrow. She's not a regular, not like you. [[Tuesday]] rolls around. {(set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 0)} ''You have spent €$totalCost on rolls this week.''

{(set: $jambons to true) (track: 'clocktick', 'stop') } Glorious (text-style:"rumble")[[jambons->jambonblurb]]. That'll hit the spot, $playername. <img src="images/jambons.jpg"> No one needs to judge you and the chances are Jane won't even be in tomorrow. She's not a regular, not like you. [[Tuesday]] rolls around. {(set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 0)} ''You have spent €$totalCost on rolls this week.''

{(set: $wedges to true) (track: 'clocktick', 'stop')} These are the type of dreams you can get on board with. Wedges aren't just any type of potato, they're "fancy" potatoes! <img src="images/realwedges.jpg"> No one needs to judge you and the chances are Jane won't even be in tomorrow. She's not a regular, not like you. [[Tuesday]] rolls around. {(set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 0)} ''You have spent €$totalCost on rolls this week.''

"Ok, so that's one {(if: $brownroll is true)[brown roll] (if: $wroll is true)[white roll] with (if: $butter is true)[butter,] (if: $mayo is true)[mayo,] (if: $ketchup is true)[ketchup,] (if: $plainchicken is true)[plain chicken,] (if: $spicychicken is true)[spicy chicken,] (if: $southernfriedchicken is true)[Southern Fried chicken,] (if: $veganchicken is true)[vegan chicken,] and (if: $tomato is true)[tomatoes,] (if: $sweetcorn is true)[sweetcorn,] (if: $onion is true)[onions,] (if: $coleslaw is true)[coleslaw,] (if: $gratedcheese is true)[grated cheese,] (if: $stuffing is true)[stuffing,] (if: $peppers is true)[peppers,] (if: $lettuce is true)[lettuce,] (if: $everythingonroll is true)[the whole shebang,] right? } She wraps it tightly in sandwich paper and passes it over to you. You thank her for her services. She was surprisingly quiet today. Oh well! You head to the counter to pay. "€$totalCost," the cashier says after scanning your beloved roll. [[In this economy?!]] [[Tap your card]]

"Ok, so that's one {(if: $brownroll is true)[brown roll] (if: $wroll is true)[white roll] with (if: $butter is true)[butter,] (if: $mayo is true)[mayo,] (if: $ketchup is true)[ketchup,] (if: $plainchicken is true)[plain chicken,] (if: $spicychicken is true)[spicy chicken,] (if: $southernfriedchicken is true)[Southern Fried chicken,] (if: $veganchicken is true)[vegan chicken,] and (if: $tomato is true)[tomatoes,] (if: $sweetcorn is true)[sweetcorn,] (if: $onion is true)[onions,] (if: $coleslaw is true)[coleslaw,] (if: $gratedcheese is true)[grated cheese,] (if: $stuffing is true)[stuffing,] (if: $peppers is true)[peppers,] (if: $lettuce is true)[lettuce,] (if: $everythingonroll is true)[the whole shebang,] right? } She wraps it tightly in sandwich paper and passes it over to you. You take the roll from Jane. No thanks needed. Apparently. She was surprisingly quiet today. Oh well, time to pay up. "€$totalCost" the cashier says after scanning your beloved roll. [[In this economy?!]] [[Tap your card]]

{(track: 'clocktick', 'stop')} They might as well have spat in your face. You're shocked. Appalled. (text-style:"rumble")[DISGUSTED.] Yet you get this roll every weekday so your sudden outburst while understandable to the person in the queue behind you, doesn't actually mean much to your wallet. You leave. You eat your roll in peace. The rest of your day rumbles on. Until of course, [[Tuesday]] comes around. ''You have spent €$totalCost on rolls this week.''

(track: 'clocktick', 'stop') With such a sad acceptance you obediently tap your card and the money whizzes out of your account. You didn't feel it, but your savings will. You leave and find a quiet spot in the courtyard. You eat your roll in peace. The rest of the day rumbles on. Until of course, [[Tuesday]] comes around. ''You have spent €$totalCost on rolls this week.''

{(set: $ketchup to true) (set: $145butter to false) (set: $145mayo to false) (set: $145ketchup to true)} KETCHUP. You love it. You almost SCREAM it. <img src="images/denniskleinFzB512zvP0unsplash.jpg"> (text-colour: "green")[ [[Jane->Jane 2]] ] squirts the ketchup on the roll and layers it across the insides with a knife. Ok. Now you're a bit disgusted. Stevie would do a much better job at this. You hear Jane sniffle through her facemask. You glance at her. Her eyes are bloodshot. "What would you like in your roll?" [[Ask her if she's ok]] [[Continue with your order]]

{(set: $everythingonroll to true) } Jane shoves as much as she can into the roll. It's a mish-mash of ingredients. There's just enough space for the chicken. It's the whole shebang today. Yes, it's all about you and your exquisite roll. It's going to be amazing. Jane sniffles again as she reaches towards the chicken options. No, no, you won't ask her how she is, you made your choice earlier. "What kind of chicken?" {(Display: "145 Chicken Options") }

{(set: $toppingsChosen to $toppingsChosen + 1) (set: $onion to true) } Onions and lots of 'em. "Anything else?" Jane asks before you choose your chicken. [[Choose another topping->ToppingList]] (if: $toppingsChosen > 0)[[[No, that's it->145 Chicken Options]]] {{} (set: $onionchosen to true) }

{(set: $toppingsChosen to $toppingsChosen + 1) (set: $gratedcheese to true) (set: $cheesechosen to true) } Your roll wouldn't be complete without that handful of grated cheese. "That it?" Jane asks before you choose your chicken. [[Choose another topping->ToppingList]] (if: $toppingsChosen > 0)[[[No, that's it->145 Chicken Options]]]

{(set: $toppingsChosen to $toppingsChosen + 1) (set: $sweetcorn to true) } Super, juicy sweetcorn, essential for any roll, but especially your roll. "Sounds good. Anything else?" Jane asks before you choose your chicken. [[Choose another topping->ToppingList]] (if: $toppingsChosen > 0)[[[No, that's it->145 Chicken Options]]] {{} (set: $sweetcornchosen to true) }

{(set: $toppingsChosen to $toppingsChosen + 1) (set: $tomato to true) } Get those tom toms into your roll stat! "All right, anything else?" Jane asks before you choose your chicken. [[Choose another topping->ToppingList]] (if: $toppingsChosen > 0)[[[No, that's it->145 Chicken Options]]] {{} (set: $tomatochosen to true) }

{(set: $toppingsChosen to $toppingsChosen + 1) (set: $stuffing to true) } Who said stuffing was just for Christmas? Not you! "Right. Anything else?" Jane asks before you choose your chicken. [[Choose another topping->ToppingList]] (if: $toppingsChosen > 0)[[[No, that's it->145 Chicken Options]]] {(set: $stuffingchosen to true) }

{(set: $toppingsChosen to $toppingsChosen + 1) (set: $coleslaw to true) } Sure, you already have a condiment in your roll but an extra dollop of cool coleslaw couldn't hurt. "Ok. Anything else?" Jane asks before you choose your chicken. [[Choose another topping->ToppingList]] (if: $toppingsChosen > 0)[[[No, that's it->145 Chicken Options]]] {{} (set: $coleslawchosen to true) }

{(set: $toppingsChosen to $toppingsChosen + 1) (set: $lettuce to true) } Do you even like lettuce? You do? Ok then. "Mmhmm. Anything else?" Jane asks before you choose your chicken. [[Choose another topping->ToppingList]] (if: $toppingsChosen > 0)[[[No, that's it->145 Chicken Options]]] {{} (set: $lettucechosen to true) }

{(set: $playername to (prompt: "What is your name?", "Dara")) (alert: "Do you want a chicken fillet roll?", "Yes") (set: $chickenrollblurb to false) (go-to: "Start Again") }

{(set: $janethought1 to false)} Your head jerks upwards involuntarily. It's the mix between a nod and a twitch. $playername, this is how you greet people, apparently. The worker doesn't seem fazed. They've seen it all before. "Hi. What can I get you?" [[A chicken fillet roll, please->ChickenFilletRoll]] [[The usual]]

(if: $145butter is true)[ Plain, boring, Jane. [[Back->ButterInstant]]] (if: $145mayo is true)[ Plain, boring, Jane. [[Back->MayoInstant]]] (if: $145ketchup is true)[ Plain, boring, Jane. [[Back->KetchupInstant]]]

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{(track: 'delisounds', 'loop', true) (track: 'delisounds', 'playwhenpossible') (track: 'weirdmusic', 'stop') (track: 'outsidenoises', 'stop') (track: 'chillmusic', 'stop') (set: $janethought1 to false) (set: $lettucechosen to false) (set: $onionchosen to false) (set: $cheesechosen to false) (set: $sweetcornchosen to false) (set: $tomatochosen to false) (set: $stuffingchosen to false) (set: $coleslawchosen to false) (set: $pepperschosen to false) (set: $creditsrolled to false) (set: $totalCost to 0) } ###Monday. Roll 145. Like clockwork. You come here most days. Each move you make is a heroic step towards fulfillment. Well, not really but at least you'll get a (text-colour: "green")[ [[chicken fillet roll->chickenrollblurb]]. ] There are two people in front of you. It's clear that they're regulars too, their orders are precise with no fuss. Excellent. You'll be in and out in a flash. Soon, it's your turn. The deli worker doesn't look up. [[Say hello]] [[Give them the nod->The nod]] ''Tip:'' (text-colour: "green")[''Green''] text does not progress the plot, (text-colour: "#445bc2")[''blue''] text does progress the story!

Ah yes... The staple and much sought-after choice in many an Irish deli: a delectable, breaded, sliced-up chicken fillet in a roll, lined with butter or mayo - or another sauce - and combined with fillings like lettuce, onions and cheese. ''Essential for lunch.'' //Mm. Precious roll...// [[Back->StartAgainInstant]]

{(set: $jambonthought to true)} Crispy square-shaped puff pastries filled with soft chunks of ham and dripping in melted cheese... (text-style:"rumble")[Oh my!] In France they're known as "paniers feuilletés au jambon et au fromage" but to Irish people, they're simply known as jambons. [[Back->JambonsInstant]]

{(track: 'chillmusic', 'loop', true) (track: 'chillmusic', 'playwhenpossible') (track: 'delisounds', 'stop') } ''A game by Úna-Minh Kavanagh a.k.a Yunitex'' Made in Twine. Thanks for playing my first solo game. ''With love to:'' Pádhraic who is endlessly patient at playtesting and teasing out variables with me. ''Special thanks to:'' Deli workers all across Ireland. Especially that deli assistant from DCU's on campus deli circa 2009-2012 who served me chicken fillet rolls throughout my college years. Fellow dev and all round wonderful human, Char Putney, who inspired me to check out Twine in the first place and supported me along the way. Fellow dev, Andrew Hynes, who was just really kind to me, especially during my own times of need! The Twine Games discord community for being so helpful and thanks to my playtesters! {(set: $creditsrolled to true)} [[Bonus Content Unlocked->MAIN MENU]] ''Images'' Many thanks to the folks who contributed pics of their chicken fillet rolls. No rolls or other deli items were harmed in the making of this game. Actually, they were eaten... so... You know what, whatever. Basically I did a LOT of research. ''Other images'' - My own archives - Pixabay's Content Licence & Unsplash's License - Mayonnaise: Jason Terk from Somerville, MA, US, CC BY 2.0 Wikimedia Commons. - Ketchup: ウィ貴公子, CC BY-SA 4.0 Wikimedia Commons ''Sounds'' License for all sounds: Creative Commons 0 (CC0) through Freesound

###The Office $playername, it's 7am. There's still quite a long time before lunch comes around... (Display: "DeskOptions")

{(set: $toppingsChosen to $toppingsChosen + 1) (set: $peppers to true) } Chopped mixed peppers. Colourful, sweet and essential. "Want to add something else?" Jane asks before you choose your chicken. [[Choose another topping->ToppingList]] (if: $toppingsChosen > 0)[[[No, that's it->145 Chicken Options]]] {{} (set: $pepperschosen to true) }

(set: $southernfriedchicken to true) Mmm yes, coated and seasoned to perfection. Delish. Jane adds it into the roll. "Cut in half?" [[Absolutely->Cut in half]] [[No way->Not cut in half]]

(if: $delioptions is "potato wedges!")[And dream about perfect [[potato wedges...->Potato wedges]] ] (if: $delioptions is"jambons!")[And dream about joyous [[jambons...->Jambons]] ] (if: $delioptions is "sausage rolls!")[And dream about nothing but scrumptious [[sausage rolls...->Sausage rolls]] ]

{(alert: "Do you want a chicken fillet roll?","Yes","No") (align:"=><=")[ [[The End]]] (track: 'clocktick', 'stop') }

{ (set: $hoursAsleep to 0) (set: $work to 0) (set: $toilet to 0) (set: $watercooler to 0) (set: $tea to 0) {(set: $remaininghours to 5) } } You can: [[Hang out at the water cooler->watercooler]] [[Make tea->Making tea]] [[Go to the toilet->Stay in the toilet]] [[Try to get away with a nap->Actually nap]] [[Work lol]]

###The Kitchen {(set: $tea to $tea +1) (set: $remaininghours to 5 - ($toilet + $hoursAsleep + $work + $tea + $watercooler)) } Peppermint. Ginger. Chamomile. Green. Earl Grey. Breakfast. BRAND THAT YOU CAN'T SAY IN-GAME. You name it, they've got it. You fill the kettle and boil it repeatedly for tea-seekers for the next hour. <img src="images/teabagspixabay.jpg"> Yep, that's right, to waste time, you end up making tea for ''the entire office''. [[Finish your tea shenanigans->DeskOptions2]]

Ah yes. A nap, nothing wrong with it. You could do with a bit of shut eye after the late nights you've pulled the past few weeks. $playername this is exactly why you're wearing that comfy hoodie and pants combo today. The baseball hat you're sliding onto your head just screams FASHION and not (text-style: "rumble")["hey guys, my eyes are definitely NOT closed".] {(set: $hoursAsleep to $hoursAsleep +1) (set: $remaininghours to 4 - ($toilet + $hoursAsleep + $work + $tea + $watercooler)) (if: $remaininghours >=1)[ [[Nap]] ] } [[Open your eyes]]

###The Watercooler You make your way to the water cooler. The little disposable cups remind you of party hats. You could actually take- -No maybe you shouldn't... You casually lean on the wall next to the watercooler. [[Take a drink]] [[That's enough watercooler->DeskOptions2]]

(either: "Mmm restful nap...", "Glorious sleep...", "Chicken fillet rolls...", "Just a little shut eye", ) {(set: $remaininghours to 4 - ($toilet + $hoursAsleep + $work + $tea + $watercooler)) (set: $hoursAsleep to $hoursAsleep +1) } (if: $remaininghours >=1)[ [[Nap]] ] [[Open your eyes]]

{(if: $hoursAsleep is >=5)[Your eyes finally open. You've been asleep for (text-style: "rumble")[FIVE HOURS.] It actually took a considerable amount of effort to break that gunky seal on your eyes because you had them closed for so long. Geez. You're very lucky it's a quiet day or you'd definitely be fired on the spot.] } {(if: $hoursAsleep is <1)[Your eyes open and take a second to adjust. Was it always this bright?] (set: $remaininghours to 5 - ($toilet + $hoursAsleep + $work + $tea + $watercooler)) } [[Sit at your desk->DeskOptions2]]

###The Toilet {(set: $toilet to $toilet +1) (set: $remaininghours to 5 - ($toilet + $hoursAsleep + $work + $tea + $watercooler)) } You head to the toilets, they're down the stairs and to the left. There's just one here, but it's usually empty. After five minutes you feel like you've done your business. You wash your hands. Unless you want rumours to begin $playername, you'd best head out. [[Stay in the toilet->Waste Toilet Time]] [[Go back to desk->DeskOptions2]]

Oh. You actually decide to work, $playername... Ok then. You... sit at your desk and you work. <img src="images/work.jpg"> {(set: $remaininghours to 4 - ($toilet + $hoursAsleep + $work + $tea + $watercooler)) (set: $work to $work +1) (if: $remaininghours >=1)[ [[Actually work]] ] } [[That's enough work]]

{(if: $list's length is 0)[ (set: $list to (shuffled: ...(a: "Work. Work. Work. Work. Work. Work.", "Yep. Still here, $playername.", "Still working.", "Clacking those keys.", "You could actually do something else, $playername..."))) ] (move: $list's 1st into _item) _item (set: $remaininghours to 4 - ($toilet + $hoursAsleep + $work + $tea + $watercooler)) (set: $work to $work +1) } {(if: $remaininghours >=1)[ [[Actually work]] ]} [[That's enough work]]

{(text-color: "green")[(cycling-link: bind $toiletthoughts, "You don't leave. You spend... too much time in the toilet.", "$playername, does anyone actually clean this toilet? It's only ever you that uses it...", "Will Jane be at the deli again?", "Ho hum.", "You think about your life choices.", "More specifically about your chicken fillet roll choices.", "It's crazy how it used to be just €3.50 for a roll.", "Surely they could make a meal deal just for you... A regular...", "Why are there no windows in here?", "Or proper vents?", "That seems like a safety violation.", "...", "$playername, remember that time you-", "-Nah nevermind.", "You decide this is your home now. At least for an hour.", "Does it feel abnormally sticky in here?", "Ok so $playername... Would you rather...", "Get €1000 a month for life, but have awful teeth and bad breath and you can never spend it at the dentist OR", "Have immaculate teeth, never get any cavities or gum disease and you never have to go to the dentist?", "...", "...", "Ahem.", "$playername, you've thought about it long and hard.", "It's a tough one.", "...", "...", "...", "You're... going to leave the toilet eventually, right?", )] } [[That's enough toilet time]]

...Ok. Look $playername, you need to leave. It's been an hour. You've been in the toilet for (text-style: "rumble")[AN HOUR.] There's no excuse you'll be able to make if someone spots you sauntering back from the longest toilet break in human history. [[Waste more time]] [[Sit at your desk->DeskOptions2]] {(set: $toiletthoughtsEXTREME to true)}

{(track: 'clocktick', 'stop') (track: 'delisounds', 'loop', true) (track: 'delisounds', 'playwhenpossible') (track: 'radiosignal', 'stop') } ###The Deli You're back. There's just one person in line front of you and he's moving back and forth on his heels. Today, (text-colour: "green")[[[Stevie->StevieThought]]] is behind the counter. They're diligently preparing the customer's roll. The man in front of you pats down his pockets. As the deli worker hands it over, he curses. "Ah shite, Stevie. Take it back. I'm sorry, I forgot my phone to tap." [[Offer to pay]] [[Reluctantly offer]] [[Don't say anything]]

#No. ##Stop. ###Please. ####Stop. [[Go back to your desk.->DeskOptions2]]

###The Office (if: $hoursAsleep + $work + $toilet + $watercooler + $tea <=4)[You can: (if: $watercooler is 0)[[Hang out at the water cooler->watercooler]] (if: $tea is 0)[[Make tea->Making tea]] (if: $toilet is 0)[[Go to the toilet->Stay in the toilet]] [[Try to get away with a nap->Actually nap]] [[Work lol]] ] You have $remaininghours (if: $remaininghours is 5 or 4 or 3 or 2 or 0)[hours](if: $remaininghours is 1)[hour] before lunch time. (if: $hoursAsleep + $work + $toilet + $watercooler + $tea >=5)[All right. You spent 5 hours faffing and now it's time to get your ROLL. [[Head to the deli]] ]

(if: (saved-games:) contains "TUESDAY")[ (link: "Slot A: TUESDAY")[(load-game: "TUESDAY")] ] (if: (saved-games:) contains "WEDNESDAY")[ (link: "Slot B: WEDNESDAY")[(load-game: "WEDNESDAY")] ] (if: (saved-games:) contains "THURSDAY")[ (link: "Slot C: THURSDAY")[(load-game: "THURSDAY")] ] (if: (saved-games:) contains "FRIDAY")[ (link: "Slot D: FRIDAY")[(load-game: "FRIDAY")] ]

{ (track: 'clocktick', 'stop') (track: 'smokealarm','stop') (track: 'chillmusic', 'loop', true) (track: 'chillmusic', 'play') (track: 'outsidenoises','stop') (track: 'neighbourhood','stop') (set: $light to true) } (align:"=><=")[ ##Chicken Fillet Rolls <img src="images/chickenfillet.jpg"> [[New Game->Your name]] { {<div class="toggle"> (link-repeat: "<span class='day'>☀️</span>")[ <script> jQuery("tw-story").addClass("light") </script> (set: $light to true) ] (link-repeat: "<span class='night'>🌙</span>")[ <script> jQuery("tw-story").removeClass("light") </script> ] </div> (if: $light)[ <script> jQuery("tw-story").addClass("light") </script> ] }} (if: $tuesdaysave or $wednesdaysave or $thursdaysave or $fridaysave is true)[ [[Load Saves]]] (if: $creditsrolled is true)[ [[Bonus Content]] [[Credits]]] ]

{(track: 'outsidenoises', 'stop') (track: 'smokealarm', 'loop', true) (track: 'smokealarm', 'playwhenpossible') (track: 'chillmusic', 'stop') (set: $wednesdaysave to true) (save-game: "WEDNESDAY")} ###Wednesday. Roll 147. {(if: $wenthomeinstead is true)[//You sigh. This endless cycle. Here we go again.//] } Beep. That's your smoke detector, $playername. It needs a new battery. You'll replace it. Eventually. You wake up. You didn't sleep well. Your shoulders ache and your legs shake. Even though the sun is spilling in, you feel absolutely ''drained''. This is a whole mood. Wait.... (link: "Save your game?")[ (if: (save-game: "WEDNESDAY"))[ Saved to Slot "WEDNESDAY"! [[Take a break ->MAIN MENU]] ](else:)[Could not save data. Not all browsers can. ]] [[Have breakfast]]

"Don't worry about it, I'll cover you." Stevie smiles. "$playername, you're so good!" Your heart skips. "Really?" He looks pleased. "Ah mate, that's very kind of you. You a regular?" [[Confirm you're a regular]] [[Confirm you're THE regular]] {(set: $actofkindness to true) }

You say nothing and watch him leave. The disappointment is all over his face. You'd understand but you're already forking out around €32.50 a week on rolls. No charity here, you've your own mouth to feed. Stevie shakes their head and spots you. "Ah $playername! Good to see you." [[Ask about Jane]] [[Continue with your order->The usual Tuesday]] {(set: $actofkindness to false) }

You narrow your eyes. Is this guy for real or is it an elaborate chicken fillet roll scam? Maybe he goes into ''EVERY'' deli and tries this. Or... maybe he's actually genuine? You offer to pay. "Really?" He looks pleased. "Ah mate, that's very kind of you. You a regular?" [[Confirm you're a regular]] [[Confirm you're THE regular]] {(set: $actofkindness to true) }

{(set: $steviethought to true) } Precise. Understanding. Stevie. [[Back->DeliInstant]]

(if: $spoketoJaneonMonday is true)["Jane? She mentioned you spoke to her." They don't elaborate. Maybe that's a good thing. "Said she's not feeling great today so I covered her. Might be in tomorrow, might not. To be honest, she's a bit flakey at the moment," Stevie says wiping down the butter knife.] (else:)["Jane? Said she's not feeling great today so I covered her. Might be in tomorrow, might not. To be honest, she's a bit flakey at the moment," Stevie says wiping down the butter knife.] "Ah balls, sorry $playername... I shouldn't say that," they look sheepish. "I just feel like I know you at this stage. Anyway, let's get your roll!" [[Get to know Stevie more]] [[Continue with your order->The usual Tuesday]]

"Yeah, I come here often." "Great!" He takes the fresh roll from Stevie. "I'm just working around the corner, so next time you come in I'll make sure there'll be a roll on me ready for ya. That all right?" Stevie nods. "Sounds good to me! Sure $playername's in here all the time." "Sound. Cheers again. Very nice of you." He leaves, a spring in his step as he should now that he's armed with a roll. "Always love seeing random acts of kindness," Stevie says and you smile. (text-colour: "green")["(cycling-link: bind $playitcool, "Ah sure, could happen to anyone,", "Can't beat that good karma!", "I just don't like seeing anyone roll-less,", "No big deal, happy to do it,")"] you say. [[Ask about Jane]] [[Continue with your order->The usual Tuesday]]

(text-colour: "green")["(cycling-link: bind $yourearegular, "Indeed, an astute observation. I frequent this establishment quite often.", "Certainly - I am quite partial to the wonderous chicken fillet roll.", "A bold question but a clear observation: Yes, it is I, the regular.", "Ha! You've found me. I am THE REGULAR.")"] He pauses, a bit unsure of how to respond. "Uh, sound! Good to know." He takes the fresh roll from Stevie. "So what I'm thinking is, I'm just working around the corner. So next time you come in I'll make sure there'll be a roll on me ready for you. That all right, Stevie?" They nod. "Sounds good to me! I'll make sure that happens, $playername's in here all the time." "Sound," he says. "Cheers again. Very nice of you." He leaves, a spring in his step as he should now that he's armed with a roll. "You're gas," Stevie says to you and you smile. [[Ask about Jane]] [[Continue with your order->The usual Tuesday]]

{(set: $watercooler to $watercooler +1) (set: $remaininghours to 5 - ($toilet + $hoursAsleep + $work + $tea + $watercooler))} You say nothing and just keep sipping your drink. You must look ''real cool'' giving them the silent treatment, especially with this party hat cup in your hand. You can hold out. "Yeah so..." Aoife says reaching for her own drink. "What's it like with you anyway? You're always so normal down here." [[Excuse yourself]]

{(set: $watercooler to $watercooler +1) (set: $aoifegossip to true) (set: $remaininghours to 5 - ($toilet + $hoursAsleep + $work + $tea + $watercooler)) } She goes on. "(link: "Yeah so, HR was dragged upstairs because someone was leaving, not just passive aggressive, but VIOLENT sticky notes in the kitchen.")[Susan told me one said: 'I will cut you if I see your hand in my sandwich again.']" "(link: "It was wild. Peoples' desks were raided for pen colours and used sticky notes.")[Susan told me that they even rifled through their bins.]" "(link: "And then Susan said, that Seán told her, that he was told that the sticky note person did it right before office closed.")[So like, it was planned after everyone left.]" "(link: "Seán said that they've a nickname for them now.")['The Note Ninja.']" "(link: "Gets you thinking about how we don't just speak to each other anymore about our problems, you know?")[Like, we should just be able to air our grievances and have people listen non-judgementally. Know what I mean, $playername?]" "(link: "And ok, so their sandwich was eaten, but maybe the person was really hungry and was going to pay them back?")[Susan said it's not even a nice sandwich they bring in. Smells out the office.]" "(link: "Your floor seems so normal compared to ours.")[Do you have any goss? Probably not. I've so many stories, I can't get through all of them in one day.]" "(link: "Hopefully this will run its course. I want to be able to use my sticky notes in peace without people thinking I'm the ninja.")[Is it offensive to say 'ninja'?]" [[This is torture.->Excuse yourself]]

You pull out one of the party hat cups and fill it up. The water is annoyingly lukewarm. You spend some time sipping from the cup. Just... not enough time. Eventually you see two of your colleagues and resident gossipers Aoife and Killian ambling towards you. Here we go. "Oh $playername, fancy seeing you here," Aoife says offering a wink. "Did you hear what's going on upstairs? It all went down yesterday." "Not just that," Killian chimes in, "Gerry asked for a raise!" [[Gossip with Aoife]] [[Gossip with Killian]] [[Ignore them. Act cool.]]

{(set: $watercooler to $watercooler +1) (set: $killiangossip to true) (set: $remaininghours to 5 - ($toilet + $hoursAsleep + $work + $tea + $watercooler)) } They go on. "(link: "So basically: Gerry went into the big wigs and finally asked for a raise.")[And he was shot down almost immediately. He said to me that they said his work wasn't 'satisfactory'.]" "(link: "$playername, you know and I know that he's one of the hardest working people here.")[I mean, yeah he can be a bit of a brown-noser but he gets things done. How often have you heard 'Good man, Gerry.']" "(link: "Anyway, they said the reason they couldn't offer any raise right now was because of the clampdown on office supplies.")[Apparently, too many people are taking things home.]" "(link: "I don't think people taking things like sticky notes counts as criminal.")[It hardly amounts to that much, right?]" "(link: "It's amazing how we don't just chat to each other about our problems anymore though.")[Like, we've heard about it all around the office. It's no secret.]" "(link: "We've lost the ability to listen. I remember when I was at a conference and this one lad I was chatting to wouldn't shut up about himself all the time, I was wrecked.")[Like, had no clue that I wasn't interested. Talk about oblivious!]" "(link: "What about you? See you head to the deli most days.")[What's it like down there? Believe it or not, I get my rolls elsewhere.]" "(link: "You should give me a review $playername. You're practically part of the wallpaper there now I'd imagine.")[Can't beat a decent roll.]" [[This is torture->Excuse yourself]]

It's making your head spin. You can only tolerate so much. "Uh sorry, I can't chat right now. My desk needs me." ''Nice.'' [[Leave->DeskOptions2]]

(if: $tuesdaysave is true)[(link: "Load: TUESDAY")[(load-game:"TUESDAY")]] (if: $wednesdaysave is true)[(link: "Load: WEDNESDAY")[(load-game:"WEDNESDAY")]] (if: $thursdaysave is true)[(link: "Load: THURSDAY")[(load-game:"THURSDAY")]] (if: $fridaysave is true)[(link: "Load: FRIDAY")[(load-game:"FRIDAY")]]

{(set: $FROMchosen to false) (set: $BIGSMOKEchosen to false) (set: $FUNchosen to false) (set: $STEVIEROLLchosen to false) (set: $STEVIENAMEchosen to false) (set: $countySTEVIE to false) (set: $smoothtalker to 0) } You look behind you. No one else is in the queue right now. This is it. ''Your chance.'' Are you going to do it? "I've got time if you'd like to chat?" you say. Well, well, well. Look at you. "Sure!" they say, looking up. Stevie glances towards the cashier. "Just act as if you can't make up your mind." [[Hey, smooth talker->SmoothTalker]]

{(track: 'radiosignal', 'stop')} "Me? Can't tell by the accent? I'm impressed. Cavan." Stevie cleans down the chopping board. "Oh," you say. You are (text-color: "green")[(cycling-link: bind $countySTEVIE, "shocked","disgusted","delighted","energised","amused","aroused")] by this revelation. "Anything else?" they ask. [[Ask something else->SmoothTalker]] [[But why are you from Cavan?]] {(if: $STEVIEQUESTIONSChosen > 0)[[[No, that's it->The usual Tuesday]]] (set: $smoothtalker to $smoothtalker + 1) (set: $cavanchoice to true) (set: $countySTEVIE to true)}

{(set: $smoothtalker to $smoothtalker + 1) } "What brings anyone?" they smile. "Work. Not that I couldn't work in a deli back home, this one is just a bit spicier. I get to meet very //interesting// people." ...Are you interesting? [[Ask something else->SmoothTalker]] {(if: $smoothtalker > 5)[[[No more questions->The usual Tuesday]]] (set: $BIGSMOKEchosen to true) }

"Who's asking?" they wink and reach down for a container to top up the lettuce. You're (text-color: "green")[(cyclinglink: "attracted", "taken", "overwhelmed")] by their confidence. (if: $cavanchoice is true)[Even after their Cavan reveal.] "I like music. A lot. Like once-a-week gig type of person. Oh and games. Board games, video games, quizzes... all sorts. Just not gambling." [[Ask something else->SmoothTalker]] (if: $smoothtalker > 5)[[[No more questions->The usual Tuesday]]] {(set: $FUNchosen to true) (set: $smoothtalker to $smoothtalker + 1) }

{(set: $STEVIENAMEchosen to true) (set: $smoothtalker to $smoothtalker + 1) } "Ha. You're not the first to ask. What do you think?" (text-color: "green")[(cycling-link: bind $STEVIEstandsfor, "Stephanie?", "Stephen?", "Stefanos?", "Stephania?", "Nah, you're just Stevie.")] [[They look at you.]]

(if: $countySTEVIE is false)[[Where are they from?]] (if: $BIGSMOKEchosen is false)[[What brings them to the Big Smoke?]] (if: $FUNchosen is false)[[What do they like to do for fun?]] (if: $STEVIENAMEchosen is false)[[Is "Stevie" short for anything?]] (if: $STEVIEROLLchosen is false)[[What would they get in their roll?]] {(if: $smoothtalker >= 5)[[[No more questions->The usual Tuesday]]] (set: $askedaboutStevie to true) }

"Bless me Father for I have sinned," Stevie begins, making the sign of the cross. "I have a confession. ''I don't actually like chicken fillet rolls''. Like, at all." Oh no. Please don't say it's true... {(text-style: "fade-in-out")[ [[I don't like this]] ] (text-style: "fade-in-out")[ [[I don't like this]] ] (text-style: "fade-in-out")[ [[I don't like this]] ] }

"Really... You think so?" You nod. Interesting... (if: $smoothtalker < 5)[[Ask something else->SmoothTalker]] {(if: $smoothtalker >= 5)[[[No more questions->The usual Tuesday]]] }

You actually felt a //''pang''// when Stevie said that. They don't like something that you get everyday. They don't like your choices. ''Your stomach isn't feeling great.'' "You ok, $playername? You look pale..." "It's... it's fine." You rock a bit on your feet. (text-style: "rumble")[It's not fine.] "Is it about the rolls? Look I'm just sick of seeing them everyday." Stevie says. The cashier glances over at you both. "Uhh, anyway..." [[Continue with your order->The usual Tuesday]] {(set: $STEVIEROLLchosen to true) (set: $steviedoesntlikerolls to true) (set: $smoothtalker to $smoothtalker + 1) }

(if: $steviedoesntlikerolls is true)[You can't concentrate anymore. You need your roll ASAP.] (if: $askedaboutStevie is true)["That it?" Stevie asks. You nod. "All right. I'll get you, your usual."] They know what you want, taking every ingredient that you love so much and filling the roll to the brim. "Ok, so that's {(if: $brownroll is true)[one brown roll] (if: $wroll is true)[one white roll] with (if: $butter is true)[butter,] (if: $mayo is true)[mayo,] (if: $ketchup is true)[ketchup,] (if: $plainchicken is true)[regular chicken] (if: $spicychicken is true)[spicy chicken] (if: $southernfriedchicken is true)[Southern Fried chicken] (if: $veganchicken is true)[vegan chicken] and (if: $tomato is true)[tomatoes,] (if: $sweetcorn is true)[sweetcorn,] (if: $onion is true)[onions,] (if: $coleslaw is true)[coleslaw,] (if: $gratedcheese is true)[grated cheese,] (if: $stuffing is true)[stuffing,] (if: $peppers is true)[peppers,] (if: $lettuce is true)[lettuce,] (if: $everythingonroll is true)[the whole shebang] (else-if: $ranawayfromdelionmonday is true)[ the whole shebang,"]right?} [[Thanks->TuesdayThanks]]

{(set: $tuesdayrollprice to true)} (text-color: "green")["(cycling-link: bind $thanksstevie, "...Spot on, thanks Stevie.", "...Golden. Thank you.", "...Can't wait. Cheers.", )"] (if: $cutinhalf is true)[They cut your roll in half, just like the good Lord intended.] (if: $NOTcutinhalf is true)[You request that your roll be not split. Just how you like it.] (if: $actofkindness is true)[You head to the cashier and pay the disgustingly ''extortionate'' €6.50 (and an extra €6.50 to cover Jake) and go [[back to work.->Back to work]]] (if: $actofkindness is false)[You head to the cashier and pay the disgustingly ''extortionate'' €6.50 and go [[back to work.->Back to work]]]

(text-style: "rumble")[Oh my god $playername, you can't just ask people why they're from Cavan!] {(track: 'delisounds', 'stop') (track: 'radiosignal', 'play') } "Excuse me?" Stevie says. The deli gets quiet. ''Real quiet.'' You feel the world around you shrinking into nothing. (text-style:"buoy")[Here comes the endless abyss. The existential dread.] [[The Void]]

###The Office {(track: 'delisounds', 'stop') (track: 'outsidenoises', 'playwhenpossible') (track: 'outsidenoises', 'loop', true) } You arrive back to the office and find a quiet corner in the courtyard to enjoy your roll. There's nothing but the sounds of birds, distant traffic and the rustling of that single tree embedded to the concrete. The bench's paint is starting to peel. The weather is mild. This is the life. You spot a seagull's beady eyes on you. (text-style:"smear","expand")[Not today big bird.] Maybe tomorrow you'll order something different. It's not long before [[Wednesday]] comes around. {(if: $actofkindness is true)[(set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 13)] (if: $actofkindness is false)[(set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 6.50)]} ''You have spent €$totalCost on rolls this week.''

(if: $creditsrolled is true)[ ###Chicken Fillet Roll Gallery You didn't ask for it, but I DID. Thanks to the folks who contributed to my mini-gallery of chicken fillet rolls. You are legends. <img src="images/VincentRoll.jpg"> ''Vincent Smyth. ''2025: "Southern Fried Chicken Fillet Roll with ketchup and cheese. The real question though - does anybody ask the deli staff to NOT cut the roll in half?" <img src="images/eannaroll.jpg"> ''Éanna B.'' 2025: "White roll, lettuce, tomato, cheese, jalapeños, southern fried chicken and toasted. Verdict: hefty/10." <img src="images/padhraicroll.jpg"> ''Pádhraic O'Hanrahan.'' 2025: "Plain chicken fillet roll with mayo, lettuce and tomatoes. T'was good, yeah." <img src="images/carloroll.jpg"> ''Carlo Azzari.'' 2025: It’s an odd one, spicy chicken, [DELI CHAIN]-exclusive “Lickin’” sauce, stuffing and cheese. <img src="images/milesroll.jpg"> ''Miles. ''2025: "The salads were a bit picked over when I got there but it's Spicy chicken, butter, taco sauce, peppers, lettuce, and cheese. Would eat again." Another action shot from ''Miles!'' <img src="images/milesroll2.jpg"> <img src="images/unaminhroll.jpg"> My own roll! ''Úna-Minh.'' 2025: "Plain chicken, mayo, lettuce, onion. Wasn't too keen on the chopping method on the chicken but still hit the spot." ] [[That's enough CFR browsing->MAIN MENU]]

{(track: 'smokealarm', 'stop') (track: 'outsidenoises', 'playwhenpossible') (track: 'outsidenoises', 'loop', true) } You have (text-color: "green")[(cycling-link: "porridge","cereal","an egg","just coffee","a banana")] for breakfast while continuing to ignore the smoke detector. You rebel. Something is sapping your energy - maybe it's the mould - but regardless you dutifully clear the table and head down the stairs to the front door. You're sharing this house with three others and two of them are subletting. The rent will go up next month despite the dampness. The keys jangle in your pocket as you walk. You wait for the bus - it's delayed more than it's on time - just like today. Your morning commute will take an hour and a half. Go [[to work]]. (if: visits is <2)[No. [[Go back home.]] You don't want to do this anymore.]

###The Office {(track: 'outsidenoises', 'stop') (track: 'clocktick', 'loop', true) (track: 'clocktick', 'playwhenpossible') } The hours trickle by. You notice every single minute. <img src="images/officepixabay.jpg"> Is there anyway you can make your day a little more exciting? You set about stacking highlighters on your desk. They tumble. You design an obstacle course out of thumbtacks. No one cares. (if: $aoifegossip is true)[At the watercooler and not by choice you meet Aoife the Gossip again who lets you know that the Note Ninja has been caught. No more sticky note shenanigans it seems. She seems disappointed but tells you that Susan's been fighting with her husband, Dave. None of this information excites you. And it shouldn't. It's dull. Kind of like- Nevermind. ] (if: $killiangossip is true)[You go to the watercooler and unintentionally meet Killian the Gossip again who informs you that Gerry has, in fact, managed to get that "well deserved" raise. He also lets "slip", that Aoife has been meeting up with this new man Dave from upstairs. None of this information excites you. And it shouldn't. It's dull. Kind of like- Nevermind. ] [You're feeling painfully subdued today. Your chest feels tight. You should take a break. [[Make tea->make tea]]]

You decide to stay home. Commute ''sucks''. Work ''sucks''. Life ''sucks''. Why bother? But before you know it... [[Wednesday]] comes back around. {(set: $wenthomeinstead to true)}

You nod. It's not particularly forceful or energetic, just a tilt of the head. "Oh hey," Jane says. "$playername isn't it?(if: $actofkindness is true)[ I was told that your roll is on Jake today."] (if: $actofkindness is true)["Oh yeah. Cool." you say. "Thanks. Good to see you."] (else:)["Hey Jane."] Maybe it's something in the air. You're not feeling great. Everything feels louder. "(if: $spoketoJaneonMonday is true)[I just... I'm sorry about Monday. I didn't mean to be so full on. ]I... I'm here to get a chicken fillet roll." Jane looks at you. (if: $spoketoJaneonMonday is true)["Don't worry about it. It's genuinely stupid, nothing to do with you. Just about my roommate's sticky note problem at work and they insist on taking it out on me." She pauses and holds her gaze on you. "Are you ok, $playername?"] (text-style:"expand")[//''You feel overwhelmed. ''//] You don't elaborate, just jerk your head. "I'm sorry, I don't know your usual yet," Jane says. "But you can tell me if you want." [[Try to order]]

###The Kitchen It smells like bleach. <img src="images/teapixabay.jpg"> Everything here is white, clinical and ''devoid of humour''. The only splash of colour are the specks of grey on the countertop. You boil the slowest kettle on earth... [[add a teabag->TEABAG FIRST]] [[add hot water->HOTWATER FIRST]]

Finally when the kettle has finished its cycle you make your move. The hot water sloshes into the cup onto the teabag. A bit leaps out and ''scalds your hand''. Ouch. [[Add milk->addedmilk]] [[Skip the milk->nomilk]]

You add a dash of milk to the tea. There's a ''slightly sour smell''. You're hoping it will be all right. [[let the teabag sit]] [[take the teabag out]]

There's a box of teabags in the drawer. Someone has left a broken one inside and its contents are ''spilling'' across the others. No one bothers to clean up here but you. You add one to the cup. [[Add hot water->hot water after teabag]]

Your colleague John cranes his neck to get a good look at your tea. You want to throw the tea in his face. ''Of course you don't. '' You won't. That's not you, even though ''it feels like you today.'' You sit down and let out a short sigh. It surprises you when it comes out like a whimper. //Why are you feeling like this today?// [[Work until lunchtime]]

When it's finally time to take your break, instead of jumping up like you usually do to rush to the deli, you take your time. Phone. Wallet. Keycard. Yep. Everything feels like such an effort today. [[Go to the deli]]

{(track: 'clocktick', 'stop') (track: 'delisounds', 'loop', true) (track: 'delisounds', 'playwhenpossible') (track: 'heartbeat', 'loop', true) (track: 'heartbeat', 'playwhenpossible') } ###The Deli No Stevie in sight. You're kind of glad. You wouldn't want them to see you like this. Jane is cutting rolls in half for the customer in front of you. Looks like they've ordered two for the road. Normally you'd be excited to see someone enjoying rolls as you do. <img src="images/ingredients.jpg"> When it's your turn, Jane catches your eye. Her mask covers her face but her eyes are bright today. You should [[greet her->Jane on Wednesday]].

The teabag sits and steeps. It takes a bit longer than usual. You watch it bobbing in the cup. Eventually it turns a ''shade of brown''. [[take the teabag out]]

{(save-game: "THURSDAY") (set: $thursdaysave to true) (track: 'delisounds', 'stop') (track: 'neighbourhood', 'playwhenpossible') (track: 'neighbourhood', 'loop', true) (track: 'chillmusic', 'stop') (track: 'outsidenoises', 'stop') } ###Thursday. Roll 147. The condensation sticks to your window. Outside there's a blanket of grey and you suspect, knowing Ireland, it will rain. But that's nothing proper gear can't handle. You spent the night in your room, (text-colour: "green")[(cycling-link: "rewatching your favourite comfort show", "playing your favourite games", "eating your favourite snacks", "rewatching your favourite movie", "rereading your favourite book").] As you shove everything into your bag and pull on your shoes, you note that you're feeling much better today. Lighter somewhat. It'll come and go in waves, it always does. Wait.... (link: "Save your game?")[ (if: (save-game: "THURSDAY"))[ Saved to Slot "THURSDAY"! [[Take a break ->MAIN MENU]] ](else:)[Could not save data. Not all browsers can. ]] [[Get the bus]]

You begin. {"(text-style: "rumble")[...I'd like (if: $brownroll is true)[one brown roll] (if: $wroll is true)[one white roll] with (if: $butter is true)[butter,] (if: $mayo is true)[mayo,] (if: $ketchup is true)[ketchup,] (if: $plainchicken is true)[plain chicken,] (if: $spicychicken is true)[spicy chicken,] (if: $southernfriedchicken is true)[Southern Fried chicken,] (if: $veganchicken is true)[vegan chicken,] and..." ] } (align:"==>")+(box:"X=")[[[Lettuce->wednesdaylettuce]]] [[Lettuce->wednesdaylettuce]] (align:"==>")+(box:"=XX=")[[[Lettuce->wednesdaylettuce]]] (align:"=><=")[[[Lettuce->wednesdaylettuce]]] (align:"<==")+(box:"===XXXXXXXXXX=======")[[[Lettuce->wednesdaylettuce]]] (align:"==>")+(box:"=XXXXX====")[[[Lettuce->wednesdaylettuce]]] (align:"==>")+(box:"====XXXXX=")[[[Lettuce->wednesdaylettuce]]]

You can't continue. Is there something ''wrong with you''? All you have to pick is a filling. You know you can do it. (after: 3s)[ (text-style:"expand")[//Just pick one filling. Just pick one filling.//]] (after: 6s)[ "Are you all right?" Jane's voice cuts across your thoughts.] (after: 9s)[ (text-style:"expand")[//Just pick one filling. Just pick one filling. Just pick one filling. Just pick one filling.//]] (after: 12s)[A flurry of thoughts take over. Your heart is pulling against you. "I'm not ok." "I don't know what's wrong with me." "Sorry." "I don't mean to waste your time." "I'm sorry." "I'm so sorry." You're frozen on the spot.] (after: 20s)[ "...$playername, it's ok if you don't know what you want," Jane says keeping her voice still. "[[Take your time.]] Let me know if you'd like a glass of water."]

"Yes..." you say, through muffled hearing. "I'd like grated cheese as well please." "That sounds delicious!" Jane says as she adds it to the roll. "Anything else?" [[No that's it]]

"No, I'm good." you say, relieved that you got through it. There's a slight ringing in your ears. "All right! And..." Jane indicates the knife. (if: $NOTcutinhalf is true)[You shake your head. Jane wraps it up and hands it to you. "Here you go."] (if: $cutinhalf is true)[You nod. She has it wrapped and cuts your roll in half. It's passed over to you. "Here you go."] There's a moment where she looks beyond you. There's no one else nearby. "Hey $playername... I know you don't really know me," she says lowering her voice. "But... if you want to talk about it, I can listen. I can't say I know what you're going through but I can get you the number for folks I trust. I found them really helpful." You nod slowly. You'd like to talk actually. Just... not right now. (if: $actofkindness is true)[She points at the sticker on the roll. "That should be free when you scan it and Jake added in a bit more for whatever you'd like as well. See you soon."] (else:)["Look after yourself."] You go to the cashier and pay up. Time to go [[back to work->Back to the office]]. {(set: $wednesdayrollprice to true)}

You retrieve the teabag with a spoon, pushing it to the side of the cup as you do. You are not in a sugar mood. You wash your spoon in the sink. ''Riveting.'' Might as well [[head back to your desk->Walk back to desk]], you suppose...

{(track: 'delisounds', 'stop') (track: 'heartbeat', 'stop') (track: 'outsidenoises', 'playwhenpossible') (track: 'outsidenoises', 'loop', true) } You head to the courtyard and spend the rest of your lunch break ''by yourself''. As always. The roll is perfect. Any other day you'd love it. Instead you pick it apart with your fingers and throw some for the gulls. They gobble it up greedily. [[Tomorrow->Thursday]] will be better. {(if: $actofkindness is true)[(set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 0)] (if: $actofkindness is false)[(set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 6.50)] } ''You have spent €$totalCost on rolls this week.''

{(track: 'delisounds', 'loop', true) (track: 'delisounds', 'playwhenpossible') (track: 'clocktick', 'stop') } ###The Deli <img src="images/ingredients.jpg"> You head back to the deli and immediately spot Stevie behind the counter. "Hey $playername!" They greet you like an old friend. "Always good to see a familiar face." Speaking of... [[How are they?]] [[No Jane again today?]]

"Grand out!" They say, wiping the chopping board for the next roll. "You missed the big rush. It was bananas. I made sure to keep some chicken aside though...''For our regulars''. Just... don't tell Josh... It's not in our deli //manifesto//. Heh..." Hey, you're a regul- wait, there's a deli manifesto?! "I heard you had a good 'ole chat with Jane," Stevie adds, pulling you from your tangent. ''Oh no.'' "Oh yeah?" you say. "Well, like all she said was that you chatted more than normal. Didn't elaborate," Stevie smiles. "Jane's a good egg with stuff like that.(if: $askedaboutStevie is true)[ I enjoyed our chat as well, mind you!"] You feel a bit better. "That's good!" "Anyway, the usual?" [[Actually...]]

"Nah, she's off again, something about trying to sort out bad roommates... and sticky notes..." Stevie shrugs while waving the butter knife. "//C'est la vie//. Thankfully we've both been here long enough that it's easy to cover plus Josh is sound about that kinda thing. But anyway - heard you had a good chat yesterday?" ''Oh no.'' "Oh yeah?" you say. "Well, like all she said was that you chatted more than normal. Didn't elaborate," Stevie smiles. "Jane's a good egg with stuff like that.(if: $askedaboutStevie is true)[ I enjoyed our chat as well, mind you!"] You feel a bit better. "Anyway, the usual?" [[Actually...]]

(if: $everythingdoneinqueuechosen > 3)[ [[Ready to roll]]] (if: $humchosen is false)[[Hum]] (if: $rockbackandforthchosen is false)[[Rock back and forth]] (if: $peoplewatchchosen is false)[[People watch]] (if: $browsephonechosen is false)[[Browse your phone]] {}

Chicken you believe it?! Today it's all about: [[Plain unbreaded chicken]] [[Spicy AND southern fried chicken]] [[Double vegan chicken]]

Hmmm, is that a sense of ADVENTURE in you this fine deli day? Today you'd like: [[Jalapeños]] [[Gherkins]] [[Egg mayonnaise]] [[Potato salad]] [[Crisps]]

You're feeling saucy. It's almost the weekend and your week has been a series of ups and downs. A new sauce is much needed. Just the sauce mind, let's not go crazy here. Today you're feeling like: [[Sweet chili]] [[Garlic mayo]] [[Brown sauce]] [[Pesto]] [[BBQ]] [[Taco sauce]]

{(set: $nothingfancy to true) (set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 7.0)} You've decided to make a whole new thing. You're about 0.12% sure it hasn't been chosen before. Jalapeños?! Taco sauce?! Peppers?! Gherkins?! Unbreaded chicken slices?! (text-style: "smear")[''Who is this anarchist?!''] Stevie nods to themselves as they add all of the ingredients to the roll and wraps it up for you. "Can I ask you something?" they say. "Feel free not to elaborate if it's too personal." [[Hmm?]]

{(set: $everythingdoneinqueuechosen to $everythingdoneinqueuechosen + 1) (set: $humchosen to true)} You hum a non-sensical song, quiet enough that only you get to annoy yourself. (text-style: "rumble")[Hmm, Hmm, hmm, Hmm, hmm, hmm, Hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, Hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm...] You don't know what it is. You don't care what it is. You just hum. [[Do something else->QueueChoices]]

{(set: $everythingdoneinqueuechosen to $everythingdoneinqueuechosen + 1) (set: $rockbackandforthchosen to true) } You move back and forth on the balls of your feet. Careful now... Don't want to move too forward and crash into the person in front of you. The queue moves, as do you. [[Do something else->QueueChoices]]

{(set: $everythingdoneinqueuechosen to $everythingdoneinqueuechosen + 1) (set: $browsephonechosen to true)} You take out your phone and scroll. Mindlessly. Puppies. Kittens. War. You immediately feel both exhausted and bored. [[Do something else->QueueChoices]]

{(set: $everythingdoneinqueuechosen to $everythingdoneinqueuechosen + 1) (set: $peoplewatchchosen to true) } There's a lot to be said about people watching. What lives do they lead? Will your paths ever cross? Have they crossed already? You think about'' the person in front of you'' wearing a full suit, and brown shiny shoes. Not a stain in sight. They have a watch that shimmers whenever their sleeve moves. This is a person that has the latest phone, the newest car and the best office in the building. And yet... they're here, waiting for their roll. You imagine what life is like for ''the woman about to order from Stevie''. She's wearing overalls with reflective lining and black boots. Every so often her hand automatically moves to her side where a walkie-talkie is strapped to her hip. She's the person who gets things done. You can tell. There's a ''man speaking to Jane''. Is he laughing? What does his voice sound like? Stressed, excited, eager...? His clothes are relaxed and comfortable. You reckon he's a student. He doesn't buy a roll everyday, not at its current price. You wonder if they ever wonder about you. ''Does anyone wonder about you...?'' [[Do something else->QueueChoices]]

Stevie takes the order from the person behind you. Looks like they're getting jambons and hash browns instead. Solid choice, just not what you want. "Good to see you again $playername..." Jane says. "What can I get you?" [[Just a chicken fillet roll is fine!]] [[Just her number]]

Jane takes the order from the person behind you. Looks like they're getting jambons and hash browns instead. Solid choice, just not what you want. "What's the craic $playername? Here for the classic ensemble?" [[Just a chicken fillet roll is fine!]] [[Their number]]

You reach into the drawer and take out the box of teabags. Someone has left a broken one inside and its contents are ''spilling'' across the others. No one bothers to clean up here but you. You add one to the cup. It sinks into the water. [[Add milk->addedmilk]] [[Skip the milk->nomilk]]

{(save-game: "FRIDAY") (set: $fridaysave to true) (track: 'chillmusic', 'stop') (track: 'neighbourhood', 'playwhenpossible') (track: 'neighbourhood', 'loop', true) (track: 'outsidenoises', 'stop') } ###Friday. Roll 148. Before you know it, it's here. As you're heading to the bus stop, you see your postman walking back towards his van. "Hey $playername," he calls out. "I've package for you in the back but I see you're on your way. Will I leave it in the usual spot?" You nod, glad that you're on first name terms. "Yeah, cheers Gary, appreciate it." "No bother. Have a good one." "Will do. Mind yourself." You wait patiently at the bus stop. Miraculously, it arrives on time. Wait.... (link: "Save your game?")[ (if: (save-game: "FRIDAY"))[ Saved to Slot "FRIDAY"! [[Take a break ->MAIN MENU]] ](else:)[Could not save data. Not all browsers can. ]] [[Commute]]

Finally when the kettle has finished its cycle you make your move. The hot water sloshes into the cup. A bit leaps out and ''scalds your hand''. Ouch. [[Add the teabag->teabag after hot water]]

No milk for you, don't want to dilute it. ''This isn't that kind of day. '' The clock ticks. [[let the teabag sit]] [[take the teabag out]]

You exit the estate and see the bus at the roundabout in the distance. There are four others at the stop just ahead waiting. They're already holding out their hands to hail it. Your breakfast sits in your stomach. There will be another bus, you hope, in 10 more minutes. [[Make a run for it]] [[Wait for the next one]]

(set: $gotsteviesnumber to true) "Yeah and..." (text-style: "rumble")[AND...] "And... I'd also like your number, if you were interested?" Stevie grins. "This is a first!" "A good first?" "Why not? Here lemme just take off these gloves and I'll add in my number. One sec." You pass your phone over to them. "Don't suppose you're around this weekend?" they ask. Jane gives you an encouraging glance. [[Of course you are]]

{(set: $badending to true)(set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 7.0)} You care about nothing but rolls. They are your life. Your connection to the deli, the world, beyond. You are blind to anything else. All you want is {(if: $brownroll is true)[one brown roll] (if: $wroll is true)[one white roll] with (if: $butter is true)[butter,] (if: $mayo is true)[mayo,] (if: $ketchup is true)[ketchup,] (if: $plainchicken is true)[regular chicken] (if: $spicychicken is true)[spicy chicken] (if: $southernfriedchicken is true)[Southern Fried chicken] (if: $veganchicken is true)[vegan chicken] and (if: $tomato is true)[tomatoes,] (if: $sweetcorn is true)[sweetcorn,] (if: $onion is true)[onions,] (if: $coleslaw is true)[coleslaw,] (if: $gratedcheese is true)[grated cheese,] (if: $stuffing is true)[stuffing,] (if: $peppers is true)[peppers,] (if: $lettuce is true)[lettuce,] (if: $everythingonroll is true)[the whole shebang], no shenanigans.} "Ok..." Your roll is made without fuss. No small talk. No thanks. Nothing. You head back to work. You eat at your desk. A bad habit. The roll isn't as good as it usually is. Something's off, you feel unsatisfied. ''Not a great ending'' to the week but maybe [[next week->The End]] will be better. {(track: 'chillmusic', 'stop')}

"I'll get a roll but... I was wondering..." (text-style: "rumble")[You can do it...] "I was wondering if I could get your number?" "Oh!" Jane looks surprised. She pauses. You hold your breath. "Can I think about it? Actually, tell you what... How about you give me yours? I'd feel more comfortable that way." Stevie winks at you encouragingly. [[Sure thing!]] [[Actually, I don't want to anymore->Actually, no]]

Oof. You run to the lights and (text-style: "rumble")[mash] the button to stop the traffic. It's painfully slow. You spot a gap between cars. The bus pulls in and opens its doors. You risk it and cross the road. ''Do not try this at home, kids.'' Your feet pound up the pavement. All four people are on the bus now. As you wave your hands to stop the inevitable, your bag opens at the side and your flask falls out. [[Pick up the flask]] [[Abandon it]]

You're not going to run! There's nothing more embarrassing to you than a bus sprinter and there's no way you're going to jay-walk for the sake of 10 minutes. ''You refuse'' to sink to their level. Instead, you wait for the bus like the good, law abiding citizen you are. Except... (after: 8s)[Your bus doesn't arrive.] (after: 10s)[Bollocks.] (after: 12s)[ [[Get a taxi]]]

{(set: $gotjanesnumber to true)} "Of course!" You take her phone and add your number. A wave of relief washes over you. ''Great start to the weekend.'' "Great," Jane says popping it back into her pocket. "Just leave it with me but I promise I'll get back to you." [[Time to make like a rock and roll]]

{(track: 'delisounds', 'stop') (track: 'outsidenoises', 'playwhenpossible') (track: 'outsidenoises', 'loop', true) } ###The Weekend. After a long week at the office, but not without a few surprises, you hit the weekend. Your eyes peel open at a respectable 9.30am and your reach over to check your phone. (if: $gotjanesnumber is true)[There are a couple of texts from Jane sent at 8.30am. You feel your heart push against your chest. "Hey $playername, it's Jane," it reads. "Listen, thanks for being understanding about the whole number thing. This hasn't exactly happened to me before so I was taken aback." You steady your breath as you scroll to the next message. "Definitely would like to get to know you more. Not sure when you'll see this but I'm off later at 4pm. We could do drinks. Or maybe you'd like to grab something to eat? No pressure, just a thought." A great thought, you think.] (if: $gotsteviesnumber is true)[There's a voice note from Stevie. You play it. "...What's the craic, $playername? Just sending you this since it's faster. Meet you outside [REDACTED] at 8pm, doors open then. That sound good? One sec..." You hear traffic. "Actually, now that I'm saying this out loud" - you hear footsteps - "maybe, if you wanted, we could get something to eat beforehand? Might be quieter than having to yell over each other during the gig. Lemme know. I'll be getting something probably beforehand anyway. Just heading into work now but I'll be off at 4ish." Solid plan.] [[Text]] [[Voice note]] [[Call]]

You hear the cashier ringing up a mountain of rolls behind you. Soon it will be your turn to join the masses. ''You have a choice to make:'' [[Order from Jane]] [[Order from Stevie]]

{(set: $humchosen to false) (set: $rockbackandforthchosen to false) (set: $peoplewatchchosen to false) (set: $browsephonechosen to false) (set: $ADDSOMETHINGHEREchosen to false) (set: $everythingdoneinqueuechosen to 0) (track: 'neighbourhood', 'stop') (track: 'delisounds', 'loop', true) (track: 'delisounds', 'playwhenpossible') } ###The Deli Stevie and Jane are behind the deli today. It's bustling. It looks like a busload of people just marched in, in single file. Chicken fillet aficionados? You wait at the back of the queue desperately hoping there will be some chicken left for you. (Display: "QueueChoices")

You get a seat on the top of the bus at the very front and daydream for the whole journey. [[Think about chicken fillet rolls]] [[Think about Jane]] [[Think about Stevie]]

It's a bit early for a call but you risk it anyway. There's no answer. Shoot. You pull yourself out of bed and after about 20 minutes you get a message back. (if: $gotjanesnumber is true)["Hey, can't answer. Just at work. Text me?" Oof. Hopefully she didn't get in trouble.] (if: $gotsteviesnumber is true)["Can't chat. At work. Busy, busy! Drop me a message?" Oops. Hopefully they didn't get in trouble.] You text back: (if: $gotjanesnumber is true)["Hey Jane! Really lovely to hear from you. Sure thing, food and drinks sound great. I could pick you up at the deli and we could go from there? I've a few ideas for places in the area but open to yours too! I'll eat anything. Looking forward to it."] (if: $gotsteviesnumber is true)["Heya Stevie! Thanks for the message. Sure thing, food sounds great. I could pick you up at the deli and we could go from there? Open to ideas on where but looking forward to it."] (if: $gotjanesnumber is true)[You see the dots on the screen bounce. "Great. I will see you at four!"] (if: $gotsteviesnumber is true)[You see the dots on the screen bounce. "Perf. Will have a think. Can't wait."] [[You wait]]

You text back: (if: $gotjanesnumber is true)["Hey Jane! Really lovely to hear from you. Sure thing, food and drinks sound great. I could pick you up at the deli and we could go from there? I have a few ideas for the area but open to yours too! Looking forward to it."] (if: $gotsteviesnumber is true)["Heya Stevie! Thanks for the message. Sure thing, food sounds great. I could pick you up at the deli and we could go from there? Open to ideas on where but looking forward to it."] (if: $gotjanesnumber is true)[You see the dots on the screen bounce. "Great. I will see you at four!"] (if: $gotsteviesnumber is true)[You see the dots on the screen bounce. "Perf. I'll have a mull. Can't wait. See ya then."] [[You wait]]

You clear your throat, take a glug of water from beside the bed and start recording. (if: $gotjanesnumber is true)["Hey Jane, morning - just saw your message! Really lovely to hear from you. Sure thing, food and drinks sound great. I could pick you up at the deli and we could go from there? I have a few ideas for the area but open to yours too. Looking forward to it."] (if: $gotsteviesnumber is true)["Heya Stevie! Just listened there. Sure thing, food sounds deadly. I could pick you up at the deli and we could go from there? Open to ideas on where but looking forward to it."] (if: $gotjanesnumber is true)[You see the dots on the screen bounce. "Great. I will see you at four!"] (if: $gotsteviesnumber is true)[A thumbs up appears on your voice note. There's a quick message back: "Can't wait. I finish at four."] [[You wait]]

{(set: $busridesuccess to true) (set: $flaskabandoned to false) } You curse but manage to nab the flask just before it falls off the pavement. Thankfully when you jerk your head towards the bus, it's still there. Good bus. The driver looks at you and beckons you to hop on. [[Head to work]]

{(set: $busridesuccess to true) (set: $flaskabandoned to true) } Goodbye flask! We had a good run, unlike you. You see it rolling off the pavement onto the road. Surely someone will retrieve it soon. [[Head to work]]

You open your phone and quickly type in the address for the office. A taxi will be here in five minutes. Good. Well, it's not exactly good for your bank account but hey, it's better than getting lambasted for being late. ''Again.'' [[Head to work]]

{(track: 'neighbourhood', 'stop') (track: 'clocktick', 'loop', true) (track: 'clocktick', 'playwhenpossible') } (if: $busridesuccess is true)[The rest of your commute is uneventful but you get to work on time. The receptionist sees you in the revolving door and gives you the nod. He totally knows how well you bussed today.] (if: $taxisuccess is true)[The traffic is heavy. The sweat clings to your top. You're worried. With just minutes to spare you reach the revolving doors to your building. The receptionist looks at you and glances towards the time on his computer. He knows. HE KNOWS!] There's no time to dwell on it. You must get to work. And you do so diligently, the thought of a roll, [[always on your mind.]]

{(track: 'outsidenoises', 'playwhenpossible') (track: 'outsidenoises', 'loop', true) (track: 'clocktick', 'stop') } (if: $flaskabandoned is true)[The bus journey home is the same as always. You thank the bus driver. You don't hear them respond but you're sure they appreciate it. When you get off at your stop you see your previously abandoned and definitely not emotionally destroyed flask propped up against the fence. You're reunited. It looks a bit battered and dirty but still usable. [[Apologise to the flask]] [[Put it in your bag]] ] (else:)[The bus journey home is the same as always. You thank the bus driver. You don't hear them respond but you're sure they appreciate it. Finally, the home stretch. Think about [[Friday]] ''You have spent €$totalCost on rolls this week.'']

{(set: $saidsorryflask to true)} "Sorry, won't happen again." The flask looks at you... you think... "...Forgive me?" It's silent though possibly considering your apology... [[You put it back into your bag.]]

{(set: $NOTsaidsorryflask to true)} You put it in your bag. It doesn't complain. It's reunited with you, its owner, safe now from the cold. The flask LOVES you. [[You can tell.->You put it back into your bag.]]

{(set: $nothingfancy to true) (set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 7.0)} Adding a bit of sweetness to your roll but not too sweet! Stevie adds the rest of your usual ingredients and wraps it up for you. "Can I ask you something?" they say when they hand it over. "Feel free not to elaborate if it's too personal." [[Hmm?]]

{(set: $nothingfancy to true) (set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 7.0)} Creamy and bursting with that garlickly flavour that you love. Yes. That's all the switch up you need today. Stevie adds the rest of your usual ingredients and wraps it up for you. "Can I ask you something?" they say when they hand it over. "Feel free not to elaborate if it's too personal." [[Hmm?]]

{(set: $nothingfancy to true) (set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 7.0)} //Hey presto, it's pesto!// "Ha!" says Stevie. Wait. You said that out loud. Stevie decorates the roll with a fine layer of pesto and then adds your usual ingredients. They wrap it up for you. <img src="images/pestopixabay.jpg"> "Can I ask you something?" they say when they hand it over. "Feel free not to elaborate if it's too personal." [[Hmm?]]

{(set: $nothingfancy to true) (set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 7.0)} Did you know that jalapeños are technically categorised as fruit and a vegetable? Botanically speaking, they're fruits because they develop from a flower and contain seeds, but culinary speaking they're treated as vegetables. Every day's a learning day, $playername, even if it is in your mind. <img src="images/jalapenospixabay.jpg"> Stevie adds the rest of your usual ingredients and wraps the roll up for you. "Can I ask you something?" they say when they hand it over. "Feel free not to elaborate if it's too personal." [[Hmm?]]

{(set: $nothingfancy to true) (set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 7.0)} Small, crunchy, mighty. Nom, nom, nom. <img src="images/gherkinspixabay.jpg"> Stevie adds the rest of your usual ingredients and wrap the roll up for you. It's sliced in half as usual. "Can I ask you something?" they say when they hand it over. "Feel free not to elaborate if it's too personal." [[Hmm?]]

{(set: $crispsadded to true) (set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 7.5) } You reach down and pick up cheese and onion crisps. "Can I add these?" Stevie raises their brow. "Sure. This is a day for firsts, eh?" They reach over, open the packet and press down on the crisps so that they fit into the roll. <img src="images/crispspixabay.jpg"> They add the rest of your usual ingredients and wraps the roll up for you. "Can I ask you something?" they say when they hand it over. "Feel free not to elaborate if it's too personal." [[Hmm?]]

{(set: $nothingfancy to true) (set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 7.0)} One step at a time, can't be too wild with your crazy chicken choices. Stevie nods to themselves as they add the plain, unbreaded, sliced chicken and the rest of your usual ingredients. They wrap it up for you. "Can I ask you something?" they say when they hand it over. "Feel free not to elaborate if it's too personal." [[Hmm?]]

{(set: $gotcombochicken to true) (set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 7.25) } Stevie nods to themselves as they add a mixture of spicy and Southern Fried chicken to the roll along with the rest of your usual ingredients. ''Your wallet screams.'' They wrap it up for you. "Can I ask you something?" they say when they hand it over. "Feel free not to elaborate if it's too personal." [[Hmm?]]

{(set: $nothingfancy to true) (set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 7.0)} Eggscellent, that'll make for a cracking good time. You're eggstatic and now is the perfect time to crack open a fresh new roll and eggspress your delight. You're- ''Ok stop. That's enough.'' Stevie adds the rest of your usual ingredients and wraps the roll up for you. "Can I ask you something?" they say when they hand it over. "Feel free not to elaborate if it's too personal." [[Hmm?]]

{(set: $nothingfancy to true) (set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 7.0)} Sure. Why not? Potato and chicken. Chicken and potato. Chicken, potato, roll. Makes sense, right? Stevie adds the rest of your usual ingredients and wraps the roll up for you. "Can I ask you something?" they say when they hand it over. "Feel free not to elaborate if it's too personal." [[Hmm?]]

{(set: $nothingfancy to true) (set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 7.0)} Smoky and delicious. The perfect complement to your roll. Stevie adds the rest of your usual ingredients and wraps the roll up for you. "Can I ask you something?" they say when they hand it over. "Feel free not to elaborate if it's too personal." [[Hmm?]]

{(set: $nothingfancy to true) (set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 7.0)} Sharp. Tangy. Unexpected. Yes, you're shaking it up with the brown sauce today. Stevie adds the rest of your usual ingredients and wraps the roll up for you. "Can I ask you something?" they say when they hand it over. "Feel free not to elaborate if it's too personal." [[Hmm?]]

"Shoot." "What is it about chicken fillet rolls? Like... there are better sandwiches out there. But you get one everyday as far as I see. So I kinda wanna know since you clearly love them so much." You're thrown for a moment. ''Better sandwiches?!'' Not possible. "I..." [[It's too personal]] [[Elaborate]]

"-I dunno. Sorry, it's just... a whole thing..." you begin, not really sure how to continue. Stevie waves their hand at you. "Hey, don't worry about it. You don't don't have to tell me. Just thought I'd ask. My curiousity gets the better of me most times. Anyway, congrats on the new roll combo!" You smile sheepishly. "Cheers." "See you tomorrow!" [[Go to pay->pay up sucker]]

{(set: $cfrmonologue to true)} "-I've thought about it a lot and here's the thing..." you begin. Stevie leans against their station. ''There's no stopping you now.'' (after: 3s)[ "(link: "It's a staple of Irish food culture. Head and shoulders above all other sandwiches.")[Like I don't even remember when I first got my first roll but I know there's not going to be a last.]" "(link: "So I kinda see it as a comfort food for many... and put together right in front of you. Not premade. Fresh!")[Office workers, truck drivers, college students, regular folks... it's just something that's made for everyone.]" "(link: " To be honest, it's a classic example of: 'never judge a book by its cover'. Sure it's not the best looking sandwich, but that's what makes it so humble!")[Like how did this roll become THE god-tier lunch item for Irish people?!]" "(link: "Aside from that, I really just love seeing what people get because half the time, it's never the same as yours.")[It's so easy to customise to your tastes; it's like the choose-your-own-adventure version of a sandwich!]" "(link: "Like think about it, you could go into a deli and get a different combination of roll each time!")[It doesn't just hit the spot, it fills you up. And if you can't finish it, you can pop it into your bag and save it for later.]" "(link: "Portable, delicious and a talking point! What more could you want...")[Like even just thinking about them gets me excited.]" "(link: "So like, that's why I love them and there's very little I'd change about them...")[Well, apart from the price because back in my day you could get one for €3.50...]" [[You take a breath.]] ]

Here we go. This thrilling adventure into new ingredient territory may pay off in taste but may not pay off in the long run. Your wallet weighs you down with the chicken fillet roll purchases of future past. (if: $crispsadded is true)["€7.50," the cashier says. (text-style: "rumble")[WHAAAAAAAAAAT?!] You added a whole packet of crisps. What did you expect? A deal?] (if: $gotcombochicken is true)["€7.25," the cashier says. (text-style: "rumble")[WHAAAAAAAAAAT?!] You ordered two types of chicken. What did you expect?! This is a meal not a roll!] (if: $nothingfancy is true)["€7.00," the cashier says. (text-style: "rumble")[WHAAAAAAAAAAT?!] How could the price go up by fifty cents in a few days?!] [[Angrily tap your card]] [[Sadly tap your card]]

You wield your card aggressively and push it against the machine. Sure you'll still give them your money but you're certainly not happy about it. You glare at the card reader daring it to challenge your tapping methods. It doesn't. Yeah you told it. [[Go back to work]]

This is a tragedy. Your hand limply presses the card against the machine. You see "approved" on the screen and wish it was in relation to so many other aspects of your life rather than this. "Have a good day," the cashier says. [[Go back to work]]

###The Office {(track: 'delisounds', 'stop') (track: 'clocktick', 'loop', true) (track: 'clocktick', 'playwhenpossible') } Ok. So despite the fact that you're minus funds - because of your own actions by the way - the roll does taste really good. Damnit. That's how they get you. You mull over your new choices which is far more exciting to you than the rest of your workday. And so it passes, uneventful. You [[clock out]].

"I... wow..." Stevie says. You try and read their face. They don't seem horrified at least. "I'm going to have to think about that. Huh..." "..." "Maybe there's more to the roll than I thought..." You nod. Anyway, time to [[pay up sucker]].

{(set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 7.25) (set: $gotcombochicken to true)} Stevie doesn't know what you mean. You don't know what you mean. You improvise. "Uh, just two helpings of the vegan stuff please." Stevie adds the rest of your usual ingredients and wraps the roll up for you. "Can I ask you something?" they say when they hand it over. "Feel free not to elaborate if it's too personal." [[Hmm?]]

{(set: $chickenedout to true)} Forget it. She wouldn't bother to actually get back to you. You have been REJECTED. Abort. (text-style: "rumble")[ABORT!] "Oh nevermind. Don't worry about it. Ignore what I just said. Just a roll is fine. I'll have that. Cheers." The words spill out of your mouth before you can stop yourself. Stevie frowns. Jane just looks at you. ''What have you done?'' [[Just a chicken fillet roll is fine!]]

Phew. Now that that's out of the way, it's time for you know what. With another weekfull of rolls under your belt, there's only one option that makes sense. [[The INSTANT REGRET]] [[The ROLL MODEL]] [[The WHY BOTHER]]

Prepare your gut. You're in for a hefty ride. The ''Instant Regret'' isn't just a chicken fillet roll, it's one with most of the ingredients of a ''breakfast roll'' as well. Yep, this is a chicken fillet roll plus a whole lot of tasty but absolutely unnessary other ingredients all stuffed into one. Sliced up chicken, sausage, black pudding, bacon all marrying into one glorious feast. You're sure you hear the egg sigh as its lifted it from the container and plopped onto the pile to top things off. The roll is compacted and ingredients tucked in best as they can. As they - mostly the fried egg - spills out the sides, you already feel its affects. [[Ah yes, you will eat this and you will enjoy regretting it.->Cashier]] {(set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 7.50) (set: $instantregret to true)}

You're going with what CFR connoisseurs voted as the best ingredients for a roll. That's right, you have acronyms now. "I'm going classic," you begin. //Quintessential//, some may say. "White roll, butter, spicy chicken, lettuce, onions and cheese. Cut in half." It's not revolutionary, it's definitive. It's the authentic roll you'd recommend to anyone starting their chicken fillet roll journey. [[This roll is sure to top off your Friday.->Cashier]] {(set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 7.0) (set: $rollmodel to true)}

"Sound! My mates are playing upstairs in [REDACTED] if you fancy heading - I go most of the time, I'm the resident groupie." You haven't been to a gig in ages. [[Gig sounds good]] [[Actually, I don't want to anymore->Actually, changed my mind]]

"Perfect." Even if the conversation dries up, you'll at least have the music to cling onto. Or you could actually enjoy the music AND have the date go well thus have ''double the fun.'' You definitely hope it's the latter. [[Time to make like a rock and roll]]

{(set: $nogigplease to true)} Ugh. A gig? With other people? The thought of having to mingle with more people, especially people you don't know is horrifying to you. No thanks. ''You made a mistake. ABORT.'' "You know what, nevermind. Ignore what I just said. Just a roll is fine. I'll have that." The words spill out of your mouth. Stevie lets out a noise that's laced with disgust. Jane frowns. [[Just a chicken fillet roll is fine!]]

Your mind wanders, you can't help it. The deli comes into view and you see Jane. Jane, who you previously ''judged'' again and again for ''judging'' your roll choices and yet - you realised - didn't ''judge'' you one bit when she helped during your time of need. She was discreet, gentle and supportive. You can't say that about everyone. Hm. [[Enough daydreaming]]

Your mind wanders and settles on the deli. You think about your time there, and in particular, Stevie. Stevie strikes you as someone who knows what they want in life, unlike you. Everything about them reminds you of the person you ''could'' be. That you ''want'' to be. Confident, expressive and so sure. You could learn a lot from them maybe. But what about you? What could you offer them? ''Or maybe... you're actually enough.'' Hm. [[Enough daydreaming]]

Your mind wanders, not that far mind you, just as far as the deli. Ah, rolls. Chicken fillet rolls have become a ''staple in your life'', something that you can truly rely on. They make your day so in one satisfying way, they've brought you immense ''pleasure''. Whenever it's time to leave your desk, you know that you're on way to relish in something ''just for you'' and ''made for you''. Life's too short to not have a roll. [[Enough daydreaming]]

The bus pulls up just around the corner from your office. You thank the driver and step out to the fresh air. [[It's going to be a good day.]]

You thank both workers for delivering once again throughout this amazing culinary experience and head triumphantly to the cashier with your roll. There truly is a pep in your step. As you head to the counter to pay, you don't recognise the cashier. They're new. "Anything else with your meal deal?" they ask. (after: 6s)["..." You take a sharp breath in.] (after: 10s)["There's a ''meal deal''?"] (after: 12s)["Yeah, free drink with it or crisps."] (after: 15s)["You mean... I could've always been getting something extra...?"] (after: 17s)["Yeah. There's a sign on the window."] (after: 20s)[(text-style: "rumble")[You're not a window watcher! Why would you even look there?! Windows don't have rolls! It doesn't make sense. Think of all the crisps and drinks you've been missing out on! WHY! WHY NOW?!]] (after: 26s)["... I will take a bottle of water." you say.] (after: 28s)[ [[Tap your card...->Roll Calculator]] ]

{(track: 'outsidenoises', 'stop') (track: 'neighbourhood', 'playwhenpossible') (track: 'neighbourhood', 'loop', true) } You head in earlier than expected at 12pm and get a leisurely chicken fillet roll from another deli. ###Roll 149! It feels somewhat blasphemous that you don't get one from Jane or Stevie, but you don't want to seem too keen. [[It'll be a while before your next meal.]] (set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 7.0) ''You have spent €$totalCost on rolls this week.''

{(track: 'clocktick', 'playwhenpossible') (track: 'clocktick', 'loop', true) (track: 'neighbourhood', 'stop') } ###Monday. Roll ??? A new week. (after: 3s)[You get up ''as usual.''] (after: 6s)[You commute ''as usual.''] (after: 9s)[You work ''as usual.''] (after: 12s)[And ''as usual'', lunchtime looms.] (after: 16s)[[[$playername...->Last Passage]]]

{ (set: _tags to (passage:)'s tags) (unless: _tags contains "no-typewriter")[ (set: _delay to 20) (if: _tags contains "slow")[ (set: _delay to 50) ] (change: ?Passage's chars, via (t8n-delay: pos * _delay) + (t8n: 'instant')) ] }

{(track: 'weirdmusic', 'stop') (track: 'delisounds', 'playwhenpossible', 'loop', true) (set: $sourdoughchosen to true) (set: $FILLETjanethought to true) (set: $theusual to false) (set: $normalroll to true) } "Hey, just a chicken fillet roll, thanks." Nice to know that you haven't forgotten your manners, $playername. It's the same routine most week days. You come into the shop around ten past one and make your way to the deli. Most of the time you have Stevie there, ready and armed with the roll in hand, other times, like today you have Jane. Whenever she's in, she seems to judge you with every filling added to the roll. "What kind of roll, brown or white?" { (Display: "145 Roll Options") }

{(track: 'weirdmusic', 'stop') (track: 'delisounds', 'playwhenpossible', 'loop', true)} Hrmph. Is that what you said? It sounds like something is lodged in your throat. A bit rude, don't you think? "Sorry, I didn't catch that..." "...A chicken fillet roll." It's the same routine. You come into the shop around ten past one and make your way to the deli. Most days you have Stevie, ready and armed with the roll in hand, other times, like today you have Jane. Whenever she's in, she seems to judge you with every filling added to the roll. "What kind of roll, brown or white?" {(set: $sourdoughchosen to true) (set: $FILLETjanethought to false) (set: $THEUSUALjanethought to true) (set: $theusual to true) (set: $normalroll to false) (Display: "145 Roll Options") }

{(set: $butter to true) (set: $145butter to true) (set: $145mayo to false) (set: $145ketchup to false)} "Butter me up, Scotty!" you say... internally... and you laughed internally. You know your jokes aren't good enough for Jane. Stevie would understand, they //get// you. You think... Maybe they're just being polite... "Just butter, cheers." <img src="images/butterpixabay.jpg"> Jane slathers the butter on the roll. It's caked in it. You're a bit disgusted. Stevie would do a much better job at this. You hear Jane sniffle through her facemask as she does so. You glance at her. Her eyes are bloodshot. "What would you like in your roll?" [[Ask her if she's ok]] [[Continue with your order]]

{(track: 'delisounds', 'loop', true) (track: 'delisounds', 'playwhenpossible') (track: 'weirdmusic', 'stop') (track: 'outsidenoises', 'stop') (track: 'chillmusic', 'stop') (set: $janethought1 to false) (set: $lettucechosen to false) (set: $onionchosen to false) (set: $cheesechosen to false) (set: $sweetcornchosen to false) (set: $tomatochosen to false) (set: $stuffingchosen to false) (set: $coleslawchosen to false) (set: $pepperschosen to false) (set: $creditsrolled to false) (set: $nomoredeli to false) (set: $wroll to false) (set: $brownroll to false) } ###Monday. Roll 145. {(if: $nomoredeli is true)[//Oh. This seems strangely familiar. Nevermind. Anyway, it's Monday!//] } {(if: $thedeliending is true)[//Huh. You're back here? Whatever. Best not question it. Anyway. it's Monday!//] } Like clockwork. You come here most days. Each move you make is a heroic step towards fulfillment. Well, not really but at least you'll get a chicken fillet roll. There are two people in front of you. It's clear that they're regulars too, their orders are precise with no fuss. Excellent. You'll be in and out in a flash. Soon, it's your turn. The deli worker doesn't look up. [[Say hello]] [[Give them the nod->The nod]]

{(set: $mayo to true) (set: $145butter to false) (set: $145mayo to true) (set: $145ketchup to false) } You say "mayo" with such authority. You're a mayo kinda person, all day, everyday. <img src="images/mayonnaise.jpg"> Jane slathers the mayonnaise on the roll. It's caked in it. You're a bit disgusted. Stevie would do a much better job at this. You hear Jane sniffle through her facemask as she does so. You glance at her. Her eyes are bloodshot. "What would you like in your roll?" [[Ask her if she's ok]] [[Continue with your order]]

{(set: $ketchup to true) (set: $145butter to false) (set: $145mayo to false) (set: $145ketchup to true) } KETCHUP. You love it. You almost SCREAM it. <img src="images/denniskleinFzB512zvP0unsplash.jpg"> Jane squirts the ketchup on the roll and layers it across the insides with a knife. Ok. Now you're a bit disgusted. Stevie would do a much better job at this. You hear Jane sniffle through her facemask as she does so. You glance at her. Her eyes are bloodshot. "What would you like in your roll?" [[Ask her if she's ok]] [[Continue with your order]]

{(set: $jambons to true) (track: 'clocktick', 'stop') } Glorious (text-style:"rumble")[jambons]. That'll hit the spot, $playername. <img src="images/jambons.jpg"> No one needs to judge you and the chances are Jane won't even be in tomorrow. She's not a regular, not like you. [[Tuesday]] rolls around. {(set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 0)} ''You have spent €$totalCost on rolls this week.''

{(track: 'clocktick', 'stop') (track: 'delisounds', 'loop', true) (track: 'delisounds', 'playwhenpossible') (track: 'radiosignal', 'stop')} ###The Deli (if: $cavanchoice is true)[Huh. How did you get back here? Whatever. Anyway.] You're back. There's just one person in line front of you and he's moving back and forth on his heels. Today, Stevie is behind the counter. They're diligently preparing the customer's roll. The man in front of you pats down his pockets. As the deli worker hands it over, he curses. "Ah shite, Stevie. Take it back. I'm sorry, I forgot my phone to tap." [[Offer to pay]] [[Reluctantly offer]] [[Don't say anything]]

(text-style:"expand")[//Just one filling. Just one filling. Just one filling. Just one filling. Just one filling. Just one filling. Just one filling. Just one filling. Just one filling. Just one filling. Just one filling. Just one filling. Just one filling. Just one filling. Just one filling. Just one filling. Just one filling. Just one filling.//] (after: 6s)["Lettuce." you say eventually.] (after: 9s)[''Good.''] (after: 12s)["Sounds great!" Jane says, and adds it to the roll. "That's exactly what I would get. Anything else?" [[Try again]] [[No that's it]]]

{(track: 'clocktick', 'stop') (track: 'delisounds', 'loop', true) (track: 'delisounds', 'playwhenpossible') (track: 'radiosignal', 'stop') } ###The Deli //Huh. How did you get back here? Whatever. Anyway.// You're back. There's just one person in line front of you and he's moving back and forth on his heels. Today, (text-colour: "green")[ [[Stevie->StevieThought]] ]is behind the counter. They're diligently preparing the customer's roll. The man in front of you pats down his pockets. As the deli worker hands it over, he curses. "Ah shite, Stevie. Take it back. I'm sorry, I forgot my phone to tap." [[Offer to pay]] [[Reluctantly offer]] [[Don't say anything]]

The glowing light continues to wash over: (text-style:"expand")[ ###The deli. ##The country. #The world.] (after: 5s)[You're basked in it. The light in all its glory...] (after: 9s)[ (text-style:"rumble")[''"This is more than a deli"''], you hear her say. (text-style:"rumble")[**"You'll see."**] ] (after: 12s)[It's so bright that the light scrapes your eyes and (text-style:"mirror")[penetrates your soul] ] (after: 16s)[What was that $playername? Why can't you (text-style: "blurrier")[read the text?] ] (after: 20s)[ =><= (text-style: (either: "italic","rumble"))[You are air.] ==> (text-style: (either: "blur", "upside-down"))[You are light.] <== (text-style:"shadow")[''You are nothing.''] ] (after: 24s)[You must [[Start Again->StartAgainInstant]].] {(set: $thedeliending to true) }

{(set: $nothingfancy to true) (set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 7.0)} Mmm this is essentially glorified mayonnaise with chilli and garlic, and it rocks! Stevie adds the rest of your usual ingredients and wraps the roll up for you. "Can I ask you something?" they say when they hand it over. "Feel free not to elaborate if it's too personal." [[Hmm?]]

(if: $work >=5)[Finally: Your eyes adjust, you've been working for (text-style: "rumble")[FIVE HOURS STRAIGHT]. You're a ''machine''. A ''legend''. A ''GOD'' amongst workers. But seriously, you could do with a break. [[Sit at your desk->DeskOptions2]] ] (else:)[Your eyes refocus from your screen, it takes a second to adjust to the room around you. Was it always this bright? {(set: $remaininghours to 5 - ($toilet + $hoursAsleep + $work + $tea + $watercooler)) } [[Sit at your desk->DeskOptions2]] ]

''You have spent €$totalCost on rolls this week.'' [Time to hit [[the WEEKEND!->The Weekend]]]

What follows with (if: $gotjanesnumber is true)[Jane](if: $gotsteviesnumber is true)[Stevie] is something you haven't experienced in a long time. |delayed1)[ ### ''Company.''] |delayed2)[And you know, you want to [[experience it again.->next week]]] (after: 3s)[(show: ?delayed1)] (after: 6s)[(show: ?delayed2)]

Actually it's an average day at work - most days are - but you did at least manage to make one paperclip necklace. [[Head to the deli->Friday Deli]]

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''Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. '' Eventually it's 1pm. That glorious hour. [[Time to go->Thursday Deli]] ''Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls. Chicken Fillet Rolls.''

You've realised that the world is your oyster. Granted it's a very deli-shaped oyster but it's still a world full of possibilities. [[Swap your regular chicken]] [[Swap your fillings]] [[Swap your sauces]] [[Swap for a random roll]]

You walk back to your house and turn the key. [[Friday]] is just around the corner. ''You have spent €$totalCost on rolls this week.''

Of course you want it cut in half. There's no other way to eat this roll. It has to be. Always. "Yep." She does so with ease. [[Thanks]] [[No thanks]] {(set: $cutinhalf to true)}

You prefer to enjoy it as intended. No need to slice through perfection even if other folks seriously question your methods. "Nah." She doesn't say anything. [[Thanks]] [[No thanks]] {(set: $NOTcutinhalf to true)}

You've heard them question your methods but you're a ''creative''. An ''individual''. A ''non-conformist''. You don't care what people think, that's why to top things off, you're getting a roll with ''just chicken.'' That's right, no lettuce, no cheese, nada. Not even a sauce. You're keeping it real. Of course you'll still have to pay full price for this option but you're a (textstyle: "rumble")[revolutionary.] [[Head to the cashier->Cashier]] {(set: $totalCost to $totalCost + 7.0) (set: $whybother to true)}

{(set: _achieved to 0)} ''YOUR CHOICES:'' ''You spent €$totalCost on rolls this week.'' (if: $cutinhalf is true)[- Got your roll sliced in half (set: $achieved to $achieved + 1) ](if: $everythingonroll is true)[- Enjoyed the Whole Shebang (set: $achieved to $achieved + 1) ](if: $NOTcutinhalf is true)[- Didn't cut your roll in half (set: $achieved to $achieved + 1) ](if: $sourdoughchosen is true)[- Went to Sourdough Heaven (set: $achieved to $achieved + 1) ](if: $jambons is true)[- Dreamt of jambons (set: $achieved to $achieved + 1) ](if: $wedges is true)[- Dreamt of potato wedges (set: $achieved to $achieved + 1) ](if: $sausagerolls is true)[- Dreamt of sausage rolls (set: $achieved to $achieved + 1) ](if: $abandonedrollprice is true)[- Ran away from Jane on Monday (set: $achieved to $achieved + 1) ](if: $toiletthoughtsEXTREME is true)[- Spent an obscene amount of time in the toilet (set: $achieved to $achieved + 1) ](if: $aoifegossip is true)[- Learned out the Note Ninja (set: $achieved to $achieved + 1) ](if: $killiangossip is true)[- Heard about Gerry's Raise (set: $achieved to $achieved + 1) ](if: $hoursAsleep is >=5)[- Napped for FIVE HOURS (set: $achieved to $achieved + 1) ](if: $work >=5)[- Became a god of work (set: $achieved to $achieved + 1) ](if: $actofkindness is true)[- Performed a random act of kindness (set: $achieved to $achieved + 1) ](if: $cavanchoice is true)[- Had a Cavan revelation (set: $achieved to $achieved + 1) ](if: $cfrmonologue is true)[- Experienced the CFR monologue (set: $achieved to $achieved + 1) ](if: $gotcombochicken is true)[- Winner Winner Double Chicken Dinner (set: $achieved to $achieved + 1) ](if: $crispsadded is true)[- Added crisps for some reason (set: $achieved to $achieved + 1) ](if: $NOTsaidsorryflask is true)[- Didn't apologise to your flask (set: $achieved to $achieved + 1) ](if: $saidsorryflask is true)[- Apologised to your flask (set: $achieved to $achieved + 1) ](if: $instantregret is true)[- Experienced Instant Regret (set: $achieved to $achieved + 1) ](if: $rollmodel is true)[- Showcased the Roll Model (set: $achieved to $achieved + 1) ](if: $whybother is true)[- Got the plainest roll known to human history (set: $achieved to $achieved + 1) ](if: $gotjanesnumber is true)[- Spent the weekend with Jane (set: $achieved to $achieved + 1) ](if: $gotsteviesnumber is true)[- Spent the weekend with Stevie (set: $achieved to $achieved + 1) ](if: $badending is true)[- Got the Bad Ending (set: $achieved to $achieved + 1) ] $achieved / 26 achieved [[Thank You for Playing->Credits]]