Good Boy

I woke up in the morning. Another nightmare and I don't even know what it was. I just don't remember. But the fright is palpable. My hands still sweat, and I can still feel the pain of the last breath before... Exactly... Before what? Get up, man. Just get up, and do something. [[get up]] [[stay in bed]]

''ACT I'' I'm not going to fall asleep anyway, am I? It's usually like that when you wake up from a nightmare. Breakfast then. Or maybe just go out and chop some wood? I'm not really sure if I feel more shook up or cold at the moment. [[make breakfast]] [[chop wood]]

I'm staying in bed. I just need to sleep without those nightmares, and finally get some rest. Maybe in the day, if nights don't work for me. It isn't daylight yet, but maybe it's not dark enough either. A bit of sleep. That's all I'm asking for... [[waking up]]

//PROLOGUE// I RUN I SEE I SMELL I RUN HOUSE CLOSE I SMELL MAN INSIDE HE MOAN HE SCREAM HE FIGHT AGAIN I RUN I KNOW HE LOSE AGAIN I HOWL I RUN [[waking up]]

There isn't much left. Eggs are good, but these nearly gone. And I can't keep on eating pickles the whole winter. Last year was no fun. Pickles and meat makes the treat... Shut up... Don't embarass yourself... I will have to go to the village for eggs or check the traps for any catch. Well, I have to check the traps anyway. Today or tomorrow. And then I can just skip going to this blasted village for a few days more. And the door seems off the hinges again. And the window. Oh man. Why would anyone break the window when I was out? I don't get them, people... [[chop wood]] [[check the window]] [[check the door]] [[prepare to go to the village]] [[prepare to go to the traps]]

That's it. A few swings and I will feel warm again. I like the morning chill but too much is too much. Especially since some moron broke the window. And since I forgot to repear the door... The wind is my midnight companion. Shut it. Chop it. Do it. Take it. Feels warm already. Works like a charm. Every time. Let's take the wood back into the house. [[make breakfast]] [[check the window]] [[check the door]] [[prepare to go to the village]] [[prepare to go to the traps]]

I'm completely lost for words. Why would anyone come all the way here and smash it? This bloody window and this bloody wind and those bloody nightmares. I am not sure if I hate the freezing nights more or the nightmares. And everything started because of the smashed window. I will have to go to the village for glass and a new frame. [[check the door]] [[chop wood]] [[prepare to go to the village]] [[prepare to go to the traps]]

It looks like the wolf was sniffing around again. And are those scratch marks on the door? Can't be, can it? The hinge is broken. Clean through. I will need to get another one from the village. Or I could just use some leather -- get that from my traps... Time to move your butt, man. [[check the window]] [[chop wood]] [[prepare to go to the village]] [[prepare to go to the traps]]

Packing, packing, packing. If you want it finished quickly, start slowly. That's what pa used to say, ha? Even now he must be right... Sled... Ropes... Bags... Furs... Not tight enough. I need to re-pack it. Check the tools. Maybe something to repeair the widow and the door? If I buy it now, I will not have to go again. Not in this cold. But before it snows over... I really don't want to go there. Not yet. Not again. And it's late. I would have to walk nearly the whole time non-sop now. It's too late. No it's not. But it's a good excuse. And it's cold... I'll just go back to the house. Broken door and window and all... Or maybe the traps? The forest isn't far enough. I could do that, get some fresh meet, and some pelts for the village... I will have to go there anyway. But later... [[stay in bed]] [[prepare to go to the traps]]

What do I really need? Do I just want to go there and collect what catch there is or maybe hunt as well? Or fish? The ice could be still too thin, but than I don't have to go to the middle of the lake... Where the stream meets the lake. That's a good spot. So... Some lines and hooks. Some batter and meat. Knife is always handy. Do I need anything else? It will be a quick one. [[go to the lake]] [[go to the forest]]

It started snowing. I hope this is just a short spell. The forest kept the stream covered from wind and snow. It's nice. It's quite. It's cold. So which way? Go for meat and pelts? Or do some honest lazy-bone sitting and fishing? [[go to the forest]] [[go to the meadow->mid-day run]] [[try fishing in the lake]]

The clouds are getting heavy. It may snow again. But this time it will probably stay and make walking difficult. It's too cold already for anything else. Off we go... [[go to the lake]] [[go to the meadow->mid-day run]]

HE AT LAKE HE QUIET I SMELL HE TIRED I SMELL RABBIT IN FOREST I HEAR WIND I HEAR HE SHOUT AGAIN [[keep on walking across the lake]]

I had to do it! This ice is too thin! I have to go back! Oh, shit. It's cracking! I'm in... I'm under... [[swim up]] [[swim towards the sunlight]]

It's freezing cold! Just swim up. Back where I came from... There's the edge of the ice-sheet. I need to hold on! I'm too heavy! Oh, it's cold! [[grab the edge of ice]] [[dive and drop of the jacket]]

Oh, it's cold! It's freezing... Just swim! Sun, there! That's up! Swim! [[swim up to ice sheet]]

''ACT II'' This place is beautiful. I keep on forgeting how quiet this place becomes. Well, especially now, with all that snow. I really wish it would not snow that much. The way back will be so difficult. Let's have a look at the stream uphill. Fresh water. Good view. And then I'll go. [[go back to the edge of the forest]] [[go to the stream]]

Grab! Grab! Grab! I'm too heavy! It's so cold! I'm slipping... Knife! Where's the knife? I'm freezing... I'll just hang on a bit. Concentrate! Where did you put the knife?!? Cold! Move! [[climb up with hands]] [[climb up with legs]] [[hang on a bit]]

Oh... Cold! One... Two... Three... Deep breath! Dive... Take it of... Belt... Buttons... Tear it! Left hand... Right hand... Right hand!!! And up! Swim! [[swim up to ice sheet]]

It's so cold... I can't see... Nooo! There's no break! I'm under the sheet of ice! Where is this bloody break! [[swim left->swim around]] [[swim right->swim around]] [[swim back->swim around]] [[swim forward->swim around]]

I don't have time for this! I have to move! Just grab it. One hand here... One hand there... It's so cold... Shit, I'm sleeping... [[climb up with legs again]] [[climb up with hands again]]

[[climb up with legs again]]

I have to do something! It's so cold! Stop! Think! Do you want to live?!! Cold! [[climb up with hands->climb up with hands again]] [[climb up with legs->climb up with legs again]] [[kick with legs]] [[punch with fists]]

[[kick with legs]] [[punch with fists]]

Kick! Kick! I'm just bouncing off! Cold! I need air... [[catch your breath and try again->I RUN]]

It's so cold! I'l break the ice! And then I will be able to grab it! Cold! Punch! Cold! Punch! It's so cold! I need to breathe... [[catch your breath and try again->I RUN]]

It nearly worked... It's cold... The leg is numb but it was above water... Just one more time... Cold... [[climb up with hands->climb up with hands again]] [[lie down]]

It's so cold... It's freezing... Can't feel hands at all... Stop fighting... Catch your breath... Cold... Catch... your... breath... [[catch your breath and try again->I RUN]]

Shit, this water is so cold... I can't feel my arms... I can't hold it... Stop and think... Cold... [[climb up with legs->climb up with legs again]] [[lie down]]

I RUN I HEAR SNOW CRACK HE THERE HE LOOKS HE NOT SEE ME I SEE HIM I SMELL HIM HE GO DOWN HE WALK I STAY HE WALK THERE SNOW I STAY HERE TREES HERE RABBITS HERE DEN I WAIT HE LOOKS AT ME HE STOPS I RUN I RUN I HEAR CRACKING SNOW HE MOVE AGAIN [[keep going back through the forest]] [[go to the meadow]] [[stand next to the stream]]

I RUN I HEAR SNOW CRACK HE THERE HE LOOKS HE NOT SEE ME I SEE HIM I SMELL HIM HE GO UP HILL HE WALK I STAY HERE TREES HERE RABBITS HERE DEN I WAIT HE LOOKS AT ME HE STOPS I RUN I RUN I HEAR CRACKING SNOW HE MOVE AGAIN TO STREAM I RUN THERE FIRST I RUN [[stand next to the stream]]

The snow is getting too deep! It will take a few hours to go back. And it's getting dark already. Shit! Somewhere up there, there is a cave. I could hide there. Yeah, but where was it exactly, you moron... [[keep on going through the forest]] [[go to the meadow]]

I KEEP STILL HE WALK I LIE DOWN UNDER TREE AWAY FROM WIND HE WALK HE SMELL WEAK I LIE DOWN TREE PROTECT ME HE TRIP TREE NOT PROTECT HIM HE WALK HE SMELLS TIRED I SLEEP I RUN [[go down the hill]] [[go back to the meadow]]

//''GOOD BOY''// It is a short interactive story written during the ''Global Game Jam 2020''. Make sure to choose your steps wisely, as living and surviving will become next to impossible if you take some unfortunate steps. ''brief manual'' This is an interactive fiction (short) story. That means you need to read the text and make choices about what is going to happen next. Those blue words below are your choices. Sometimes there is just one, sometimes two, sometimes more... Go and try it! [[GOOD BOY->I RUN]] //writer//: ''Mikolaj Sobocinski'' //supporting writer//: ''Mohammad Al-Muneer'' //story-writing consultant//: ''Dusan Pirkovic'' //pictures//: ''Yusuf Bohadi'' //assets//: - Fabula, storytelling cards, https://fabuladeck.com/ - Twine, interactive fiction software, https://twinery.org/ //venue//: CODED, Kuwait //GGJ20 theme//: ''repair'' - in this interactive fiction story (game) there is no game over; players can fail to win, but they do not lose; the main character doesn't lose... in a way; and the way to repair in-game life is always getting closer with each choice you make //GGJ20 diversifiers//: ''protip'' - every day: sleep at least 8 hours, eat vegetables, exercise ''GGJ20'' - your game must last 20 seconds; one part of the game is fast paced and takes around 20 sec to play -- it's a game in a game of sorts //disclaimer//: This game was originally planned as a card game where each card presents players with a short passage from the story giving them options on the next action. Each action would lead players to adequate cards, as so on the game, and cards, would create an interactive story you hold at your hand. Further concepts of lives or health, inventory of items, armour, power, enemies, and boss fights were discussed. (Un)furtunately, these require tweaking Twine, coding additional features, and time. We may still prepare the card game version of "Good Boy" or a video adaptation, but that remains to be seen in future. Enjoy. [[GOOD BOY->I RUN]]

It's freezing cold. It's getting dark between the trees. I cannot see anything in the forest now. I can't find my home... [[keep going downhill]] [[stay in the forest]]

I can't see much with this snow blowing into my face. And the sun must be getting low already. Shit, it feels cold. At least I am not wet. Good I skipped fishing. I need to check which path isn't snowed over. I can still see the way in this light. Or maybe the lake? If I get there, getting to the house will be damn easy. But maybe it snowed down there already. Think, man. Think! Shit. It's too cold to think. I need to hide and warm up first. The cave? It must be somewhere close, uphill? And what if there is anything in the cave? And what if there isn't? Shit. Coooold! [[stop and make a spear from a branch]] [[stay here for a minute->keep on walking to the snowy meadow]] [[keep on walking to the lake]] [[keep on walking up the hill]]

It's just too cold... I need to move to stay warm. Kiss my ass worm. I cannot feel my legs. It's so bloody cold... [[do not stop walking->I RUN]]

It's just too cold... I need to sit down for a minute. Hug the legs. Sit under the tree. Just for a minute. It's so cold... [[hide under a tree->I RUN]]

That wold again. It was here right now, wasn't it. Water in the stream tastes good. Cold but good. Oh it's snowing more and more. I need to... Go back? [[go back to the meadow]] [[stop and make a spear from a branch]]

[[walk to the snowy meadow]] [[walk to the lake]] [[walk up the hill]]

What the hell is that! There is a giant! It's so quick! The blizzard is covering it but it's right in front of me! It's so cold!!! [[attack the giant]] [[run from the giant]]

It's even colder here. Maybe because of all that water. Lake... Stream... Wolf... What the hell is this wold doing here? I just cornered it and now it's growling... It's you or me, big guy... I may be beat up, but I'm not giving up. [[attack the wolf]] [[give some food to the wolf]] [[run from the wolf]]

It's so cold. And it's dark. How will I find this cave. Everything is covered with snow. It was so close to the meadow. Just up the hill, and behind the stream. Why does it have to be so cold? Where is this cave!?! There's the hillside, and the trees, and the stream behind me... And what if there is something already in the cave? There, it must be it! Just go in! It's cold, but at least there is no wind. [[make fire]] [[keep quiet as long as you can]]

What do you do to a giant! Punch! Yell! Oh... One hit... It needed one hit to send me flying... [[keep on fighting with the giant]] [[try to run away from the giant]]

Run! Run! Run! The air is so cold! But it burns... Don't look -- run! I can't... Don't stop -- run! I can't... I can't breathe... Where is it? Hiding in the blizzard? And this sound... Like a deer... It's so cold... Giant or deer, it doesn't do tight corners... I need to hide. Somewhere tight. Somewhere small. There's a whole, under the tree! [[hide in an old den]]

I can't feel my hand... Did he just break my hand?! Not one more punch. Not one... [[shiled your head->I RUN]]

"I yeild!" "Leave me be!" Am I mad?! Shouting at the giant?! I must run for it! [["I yield"]] [[run away from the giant]]

It's not a giant... It's a deer... Charging... Beautiful... [[close your eyes->I RUN]]

Run! It burns in my chest... Don't look -- run! What did it break? Ribs? My hand? Run! I can taste blood... I need to hide. Somewhere between the trees. It's too big to follow. Why does it have to be so cold? There's a whole, under the tree! [[hide in an old den]]

You keep on following me, you stupid beast. Why are you mocking me. I am freezing here and you want some of me... You got my arm, and my leg, but that's it. How does it feel? I landed a few punches on your hide as well. Wants some more? Come and get some... [[kick the wolf->I RUN]]

I've had it. I'm not fighting you! That's it. Now it's your choice -- are we going to die here? Both of us? You're as battered as I am... So, what do you say? [[give some food to the wolf]] [[run away from the wolf]]

You've got your clows, but I have a few layers of fur on me, so come on and try your best. I just need to throw a punch at its nose... or eyes... It's cold... Don't blink, just punch! Oh, how the hell did you catch my hand! Take that! And that! You wimp! Auch, my leg! [[keep on fighting with the wolf]] [[try to run away from the wolf]]

You're not moving an inch... I will... I will move... It's so cold... I will move back... Slowly... You see... I am moving back... Away... It's so cold... You stay... And I will go... Wait... What is that you're looking at? It's a den? It's a den! It's dry and there's no cold wind inside... You want to trade? Will you trade? Some smoked ham for your den? [[hide in an old den]] [[give some food to the wolf]]

There you go. Smoked ham. Not your favourite. I know. Not mine. Well.. Actually I like it. But I get it... Not yours. Just take a bite and go... You go and I go... There. Have this. Truce? Have it and let me live. Oh, it's so cold. Just take a... Shit! Why did you bite me?! Stupid question. Run... With my ham... Shit, that hurts... And it's cold... You could at least show me where is your den, so I could hide from this wind. Are you joking me? There is an old den behind that tree... [[hide in an old den]]

Now, when it's panting. That's my chance. It's so cold... Run! Run! Don't stop... It's too tired to chase anyone. And I hit it a few times between those red eyes. So just run! Run and... I can't feel my legs... It's too cold. What's that? It's a whole. It's big enough. [[hide in an old den]]

''ACT III'' It's cold, but at least not as cold as outside. I can feel why those stupid animals hide under the ground. Well not so stupid, stupid. If I stayed outside I would be dead by now. And here. I slept! No nightmares. Just cold. But no nightmares... I'm cold. But I'm alive. If I stayed out there in the blizzard... I must look outside and see where the wolf is. It is so cold... If it wasn't for this little critter... It stood here... Showed me the way... Or did I dream that one? I could still do it on my own. I did. Didn't I? Was the wolf there? I'm cold. I need to move! I need to warm up. What else is hiding on this hill? Giants? Trolls? More of those wolves? Only one way to find out... [[go out and look around]]

There you go. Good packing for a short trip to the traps and back. Just a few hours... Good I was packing all that stuff in my pockets. There's the flint, and some brush. Hay, that's a lot of brush here on the floor. And it's still dry. Lucky me. Let's make some fire and warm up. And a bit of light will not harm anyone. Hey, what's that sound? There is a cave troll here! [[attack the troll]] [[run from the troll]]

It's cold. But no wind. Listen! There's something inside? No, it's the wind. There's nothing. There can't be anything. It's just me. It must be just me. [[leave]] [[stay]]

I RUN I SMELL I HEAR HE WALK OUT OF CAVE GOOD HE GO GOOD HE MOVE AWAY I WALK I SMELL HE SEE ME I SMELL HIM I WALK TO THE FOREST HE FOLLOW I HEAR I SMELL GOOD HE WALK OUT OF CAVE [[hide in an old den]]

What the hell was that? There was something. Some noise from the cave. That was no wind... Not that growling... Not that stench... Are you shitting me? I was sitting in a troll's cave all this time!?? [[attack the troll]]

It ripped righed through my clothes! I can feel blood! I can smell it! And the roar! I will give you a piece of me... [[charge at the troll->I RUN]]

Run! It's a stupid bear! Run! What the hell is it doing here? Run! Are you really that stupid? It's a cave, and there's a bear. Run! Run for it! [[run uphill]] [[run downhill]]

I HEAR HE SCREAM HE FIGHT HE FOUND BEAR HE STUPID NO ONE FIND BEAR NOT HERE NOT NOW NOT THIS BEAR I HEAR HE WINE WIND BLOW I RUN [[I RUN]]

Your fat ass doesn't do downhill you stupid bear. My skinny ass runs downhill every day! Run! Eat my dust! Eat my snow! Just don't you dare eating me, you stupid bear! Run! There! A whole. It's too small for the bear. Jump in and dig in. [[hide in an old den]]

I RUN I HEAR MAN IN OLD DEN I RUN MY DEN WARM OLD DEN WARM I LIVE I RUN MAN LIVE MAN RUN HE SMELL FUNNY HE SMELL LIKE ME I RUN MAN RUN I RUN FAST HE RUN SLOW HE MAN [[look at footprints]] [[look at clouds]] [[look at trees]]

What the hell is that! There is a giant! It's so quick! The blizzard is covering it but it's right in front of me! It's so cold! I can barely hold the spear in front of me! [[attack the giant with the spear]] [[walk away from the giant]]

It's even colder here. Maybe because of all that water. Lake... Stream... Wolf... What the hell is this wolf doing here? I just cornered it and now it's growling... It's just afraid. Yeah, afraid and cornered. It will attack me one way or another! It has no choice. It thinks it has no choice. I have no choice! I have no choice! I have no choice! What the hell! I have a choice... [[attack the wolf with the spear]] [[give some food to the wolf]] [[walk away from the wolf]]

Enter the cave. Spear first. You know there can be something. Keep on walking. Right leg, left leg. They call it walking... Very funny. Walking. Freezing. Spearing the air... [[make campfire]] [[keep quiet and hold the spear]]

What do you do to a giant! I will run your through! I got you! Oh... One hit... It needed one hit to send me flying... [[throw the spear at the giant]] [[walk away from the giant]]

Hold the spear in front of you! And walk back. Slowly... The air is so cold! He's not moving... He's not attacking... It's cold... He's just standing... He's a... It's a deer! Giant or deer, it doesn't do tight corners. I need to hide. Somewhere tight. Somewhere small. There's a whole, under the tree! [[hide in an old den]]

This pain... Did he just break my ribs?! Not one more punch. Not one... There you have it! Giant or not! One good throw and you're mine! You're big. You're slow. Take that! How could I miss? It's so close? How could I... It's a deer! I just throw the spear at it's antlers... How could I... [[stare in the eyes of the deer->I RUN]]

There you go. You got it. You don't mess with a man who has a spear in his hands. Are you happy now... It's cold. But I got you! You see? I got you! Why did I have to do it. I could let you go... All this blood... You might have gone away... I might have gone away... I should drive this spear through my belly... Not yours... And this blood... I should have helped you... I could... It's so cold... Why did I do it... I need to wash off this blood... [[go to the lake to wash your hands->keep on walking across the lake]]

You're not moving an inch... I will... I will move... It's so cold... I will move back... Slowly... You see... I am moving back... Away... It's so cold... You stay... And I will go... Wait... What is that you're looking at? It's a den? It's a den! It's dry and there's no cold wind inside... I'm not going to fight you, but just let me hide from this freezing gale. I beg you. I am not going to fight you, just let me live. [[hide in an old den]]

There you go. Good packing for a short trip to the traps and back. Just a few hours... Good I was packing all that stuff in my pockets. There's the flint, and some brush. Hay, that's a lot of brush here on the floor. And it's still dry. Lucky me. Let's make some fire and warm up. And a bit of light will not harm anyone. Hey, what's that sound? Where's my spear? There is a cave troll here! [[keep on smashing the troll with the spear]] [[throw the spear at the troll and run for it]]

It's cold. But no wind. Listen! There's something inside? No, it's the wind. There's nothing. There can't be anything. It's just me. It must be just me. Quite. Hold the spear and stay quiet. [[leave]] [[stay and lean on the spear]]

There you go! Take that! It ripped righed through my clothes! I can feel blood! I can smell it! And the roar! I will give you a piece of me... I will run you through you stupid beast! [[charge with your spear->I RUN]]

You want a piece of me? Over my dead body! Quick. Spear. Good. Aim. Fly... Run! It's a stupid bear! Run! What the hell is it doing here? Run! Are you really that stupid? It's a cave, and there's a bear. Run! Run for it! [[run uphill]] [[run downhill]]

Hey, what's that sound? Hold the spear. Hold. Hold... There is a cave troll here! [[keep on smashing the troll with the spear]] [[throw the spear at the troll and run for it]]

The wolf was up already. Right here. He knows I'm here. And those tracks? A deer? That's a big one. Better deer than a bear... Should be alseep by now, I hope. [[look at clouds]] [[look at trees]] [[go to the meadow through the snow]] [[go to the lake through the snow]] [[go up the hill through the snow]]

It must have snowed all night. I can barely see the sky. It's so beautiful. Just like yesterday... Besides the fact that I nearly died... But it's beautiful... That's why it's beautiful... I am alive... [[look at footprints]] [[look at trees]] [[go to the meadow through the snow]] [[go to the lake through the snow]] [[go up the hill through the snow]]

That was some snow falling the whole night. I wonder how those trees didn't break under that load of snow. Shit. If that's on trees then all clearings and paths will be completely blocked. I need to think how to get out of here. I need to move or I'll freeze to death. With all that snow I won't find my traps anyway. [[look at footprints]] [[look at clouds]] [[go to the meadow through the snow]] [[go to the lake through the snow]] [[go up the hill through the snow]]

And I thought there was a lot of snow around the den. The higher I go, the more snow there is. That hill took the whole blast of this damn blizzard. I don't think I can reach the meadow. And there is no point coming back. [[go up the hill through the snow]]

And I thought there was a lot of snow around the den. The lower I go, the more snow there is. That hill took the whole blast of this damn blizzard and droped it right here. I don't think I can reach the lake. And there is no point coming back. [[go up the hill through the snow]]

It's cold. Well, the air is cold, but after all that climbing, I'm... exhilarated... Where did I hear that one? Tha's so peaceful. The trees. The clouds. The snow. I can touch this calmness. Serenity... Give me a break. Where did this come from? I need to have a look. I need to find where there will be less snow to wade through. [[climb up a tree]]

It's still snowing, but not a breeze. It looks surreal. After what happened yesterday... So... There's the hill. The den must be somehwere that way. Then the lake. Way to much snow this way. The village! I can see the smoke! But that means I am on the other side of the hill -- half way between home and people. [[go towards the village]] [[go towards home]]

Oh, it definitely did not snow here as much. The hill kept everything on the other side. The clouds... They're changing colours again. Nothing beats the morning sunlight. Especially when the air is so cold... I think I could make it through the fields. It should be quicker. Most of the snow was blown off the ground here. [[take a shortcut]] [[stay on the road]]

[[look around]]

I wish I had skies with me. I would just zoom to the other side. And it would keep me warm. But it's OK. I can do it. I just need some food now. Where is this village? [[go through the fields]] [[go along the stream]]

Quicker or not, at least I'm moving forward. I'm hungry. I need to eat something soon or I'll start howling like that wolf. Maybe they'll have something in the farm -- that's closer than the village market. [[enter the village]] [[go to the farm->sleep in a barn]]

Nearly no snow here. And nothing to eat. Well, obvious. What did you expect. But the views are stunning. I can see the village. Oh, and the road is right here. [[stay on the road]]

That stream was supposed to go to the village... Not around it... Well maybe it's just going in circles... Stupid stream... I need to eat something. There will be food in the village. Oh, and there's the road! [[stay on the road]]

It's so quiet. All those people, with their lives. They all go around their business, meeting friends, buying, selling, living on... And I nearly died... I nearly lived... What am I doing here? Food? Sleep? Home? [[go to the market]] [[go to the inn]] [[sleep in a barn]]

No food. But it's so warm. The cows keep it warm. I'll just sit here and rest before going to the farm. They will have some food. Just a minute. It's so warm here. [[sleep]]

What's the noise? What's going on? What do you want, lady?! Haven't you seen anyone taking a nap! [[shout at the woman]] [[talk to the woman]]

Do you really think you can frighten me with that pan? Lady, think again. I've survived the blizzard. I've survived the giants, and trolls, and I punched a wolf right between the eyes. With my bare hands! You want to get your share? Like I'm going to believe there's something behind me... You'd better back off or... [[look behind->I RUN]] [[keep on looking at the woman->I RUN]]

I'm sorry. I didn't want to startle you. I was so tired and so hungry... I was caught by that blizzard yesterday. I was out fetching the catch from my traps when... You probably don't know me, but I live on the other side of that hill. I got lost, and I stay out the whole night. I nearly died, and... That's scrambled eggs? For me? Thank you. You're so kind. But I have nothing to give you... [[eat and sleep]]

[[Fairies' Path]]

It's nippy. But you can see everything for miles! And the snow. This crunch-crunch under the feet. I love this sound. I don't know where those fairies took this tranquility, but this is the way. That will carry me back home Crunch-crunch. [[at the doorstep]]

It's still mid-day. And there you go. Another nap and no nightmares... Well, it's a day... But since this window was blasted, it didn't matter if it's day or night. I'm done here. I'm done with this village. For now. I'll bring this lady the nicest pelt I can get, but now I just want to go back home. And why not the old Fairies' Path. It's a bit longer, but it's always a clear passage from the village towards the mountains. Bewitched? Enchanted? So what! Let's go. I can still make it back before the dark. [[Fairies' Path]]

Oh, man... Do you even know what day of the week it is? For sure it's not a market day... I'm tired. I need to eat something. And I'm getting cold again. [[go to the inn]] [[sleep in a barn]]

OK. It's not courage. It's not humility. Just go and ask for help. Ask for some food. I must look terrible. Snow, dirt, blood. That's what you look like when you're alive. And I intend to stay that way. I don't want just to survive any more. I want to live! But first food... [[talk to the inn-keeper]] [[talk to diners]] [[sleep in a barn]]

Excuse me? Miss? Hi. Sorry for my looks, but I just... I... No, there was no fight. No, not an accident. It's this blizzard. I got caught up by the blizzard, and stayed in the forest, on the hill... The night... And the whole day yesterday... And, I wanted... Really? The whole bowl of stew? But I have nothing to pay with... But after I come back home and bring my pelts... OK. OK. Thank you. I'll just eat and... Thank you, miss. Oh it's so good. That is so good. I must learn to prepare a stew like that. That stew at my home. That's a dream... [[eat and sleep]]

Excuse me... What? You get lost... Drifter yourself! I just spent two days in the snow... [[talk to the inn-keeper]] [[sleep in a barn]]

I LIE I HEAR HE COME HE LAUGH I STAND PAIN IN MY SIDE HE STOP IN DOOR HE SEE ME INSIDE I STAND I SAY STAY AWAY HE LOOK AT ME HE SHIVER IN COLD I LICK MY TEETH HE COME FOR ME [[fight for your home]] [[huddle despite the bared fangs]]

You! You again! Do you think you can take away the forest from me? My pelts? And now my home? I bet you broke the door before! You wanted to take my home! And you blasted the window! You wanted me to have those nightmares! [[kill the wolf->I RUN]]

Good dog. I know. You're angry. You're tired. I'm tired. Good dog. I know. You're angry. You're wounded. I'm wounded. Good dog. I know. You're angry. You're cold. I'm cold. Sleep. Please, sleep. And no more howling. No more nightmares. And tomorrow we'll go hunting... [[THE END]]

I FEEL COLD I FEEL WEAK HE CLOSE HE LOOKS AT ME I SMELL HE SMELL PEACEFUL HE SMELL WEARY I LIE NO RUN HE SIT NO RUN GOOD DOG HE SIT NO RUN GOOD DOG I LIE I SMELL HE WARM GOOD DOG HE LIE DOWN HE SMELL WEARY GOOD DOG HE WARM HE LIE DOWN HE SMELL HAPPY HE GOOD BOY ''THE END''

I RUN I SMELL MAN COME AGAIN I RUN I SEE TREES RABBITS MAN I STOP I HEAR SNOW CRACK UNDER HIS FEET [[go to the meadow]]

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