IOTA Reviews: Derision

Well, here we are. This is the episode you've all been waiting for me to cover. The one people claim is the cream of the crop when it comes to badness, not just for the insane amount of retcons and cases of character assassination, but for how it retroactively makes one of the most criticized parts of the entire show worse by comparison. If you've seen the episode, you know what I'm talking about.

Let's get into the fourteenth episode of Miraculous Ladybug's fifth season: Derision

We start off with Marinette waking up for the day before getting a call from Adrien, who gives one of the clunkiest pieces of exposition I've ever heard on this show, and that's saying something.

Adrien: I was just going to tell you how excited I am that we're meeting at the swimming pool later, and to wake you up just in case you were still sleeping.

Just as she hangs up, Marinette's hands start to tremble, having visions of a locker, hinting at some old memories resurfacing. Just to get this out of the way, but one thing I want to give this episode props for is the way these panic attacks are portrayed. The colors change, the environments warp around, and it gives off a very uneasy feeling. It kind of reminds me of this one episode of The Twilight Zone, “Little Girl Lost”, which used similar visuals to depict the otherworldly atmosphere of another dimension.

Marinette meets up with Adrien at the local pool, and has another panic attack. Kim and Ondine seem to notice this.

Kim: Woah, Adrien. That must've been some prank you pulled to make Marinette freak out like that. What did you do to her?

Ondine: It's not funny, Kim! Can't you see Marinette's not okay?

Kim: Oh, come on. She always reacts like that when someone pranks her.

Kim then proceeds to tell Adrien and Ondine (and by extension, the audience) about what he means. I'm going to talk a lot about this, so to make things easier for all of us, I'll give you the short version so you have an idea of what happened.

About a year before the events of “Origins”, we see Chloe was bullying Marinette even more than she did before then, constantly pulling sadistic pranks Megan from Drake & Josh would find to be overkill, while making her late to class. To make things worse, none of her teachers believed her and took Chloe's side all the time, giving her detention on the weekends. Mylene, Rose, and Juleka try to help Marinette, but apparently, Chloe orders them to not talk with her before saying that “she'll be there to make Marinette's life a nightmare”.

The only person with the common sense to help out Marinette is Socqueline, that girl from “Jubiliation”. Socqueline learns that Marinette has a crush on Kim, who is even more of a jerk than he was during the first half of Season 1, and when Marinette thinks about asking him out to the swimming pool after school, Socqueline advises Marinette to be careful. Sabrina tips off Chloe to Marinette's plan, so Chloe goes to give Kim advice to pull a prank on Marinette. At the pool, just as Marinette confesses her feelings to Kim, Kim gives her a box full of spiders, causing her to panic and fall backwards into the pool. Chloe films the thing with the intent to make it go viral, but Socqueline stops her plan before she can upload it. Kim doesn't seem to see what he did was wrong, seeing it as a harmless joke as Socqueline tells him to piss off.

It's here that Marinette determines that if she ever has feelings for a boy ever again, she'll need to be super prepared, explaining how much she knows about Adrien and his schedule in later episodes. Chloe then gets Socqueline expelled from school just a few weeks before the end of the school year. Marinette blames herself for what happened, but Socqueline tells her that sometimes, no matter how dire the odds seem, she needs to muster up the courage to fight the good fight.

Oh, and Marinette was almost akumatized by Monarch again, but it's really just an excuse to keep her away while Kim tells the story.

So... let's talk about this flashback. Clocking in at about ten minutes, almost half of the episode's runtime, this is easily the part everyone (myself included) seems to have problems with, for all kinds of reasons. Let's break down each and everything wrong with this flashback.

#1: The Portrayal of Chloe

Surprisingly, this is the least of my problems. Compared to Kim (who I'll get to later), Chloe is mostly in character with how she's usually portrayed by this point in the series. She's egotistical, she orders Sabrina around, she hates Marinette, and throws her father's name around over and over again like it's a boomerang. My feelings on the wasted opportunities with her character aside, this does make sense seeing how this takes place before Season 1.

But there's the problem. This takes place before Season 1, and Chloe does things she never did in Season 1, or any of the other seasons for that matter. She clearly has the teachers and principal doing what she wants, she can boss the other students around (which I'll also get to later), she pulls sadistic practical jokes on Marinette, and even uses her dad's name to get Socqueline expelled. In the show, she doesn't really do any of this. Sure, she can occasionally use her dad's influence to get what she wants (Lady Wifi, Rogercop, Frightningale, Determination), but it was never to this extent. While she also tried to act like she was better than the rest of her peers, barring Sabrina, nobody ever listened to her or took her seriously. Chloe also tended to focus on bullying Marinette, but she didn't do these kinds of practical jokes. Usually, it was either sabotage (Mr. Pigeon, Despair Bear, Gabriel Agreste) or just general name calling, and she picked on other students too (Dark Cupid, Reflekta, Antibug, Sole Crusher, Penalteam, Deflagration).

The point I'm trying to make is why the hell did Chloe stop acting this way? What caused her to stop being as bad as she is here? I get the whole point of this episode is to show how terrible Chloe is, but you're showing off all her bad moments in a flashback and never considering the other things she's done that would be just as effective. Wasn't the main idea behind Chloe's “damnation arc” that she started to change, but went back on her ways and became worse than before? If that's the case, I have to reiterate, why was she even worse in this flashback?

I also have an issue with making the cause of all of Marinette's trauma because of this prank by Chloe. Yes, the prank was terrible, and trust me this isn't me once again going “GRR! CHLOE STAN ANGRY BECAUSE RICH GIRL IS EVIL IN FLASHBACK!”. It's more along the lines of “Really? We're really doing this?”. While I'm glad that after Chloe's betrayal at the end of Season 3, the show is finally considering the idea of making her more than just comic relief as a villain, it feels like a case of too little, too late.

After so many years of making Chloe out to be harmless unless she screams her daddy's name, now you're treating her like a serious threat who traumatized Marinette for life? Chloe is the cause of Marinette's trauma? This is like if the person who killed Bruce Wayne's parents turned out to be a joke character like Egghead or Crazy Quilt. Just because a serious villain does something important to the story, it doesn't automatically make their prior unfunny antics go away.

But my main gripe with the portrayal of Chloe here is that this flashback fails to do something that still hasn't been done in almost five seasons and eight years: Explain just why Chloe hates Marinette so much. Chloe is unusually cruel here, and doesn't even have a reason to torture Marinette like this. Usually, Marinette gets in the way of what she wants, but here? Marinette doesn't do anything to warrant this level of dedication. You would think for a flashback sequence focusing on her and Marinette's history, they would actually explain why Chloe likes to single out Marinette, but they don't. The writers would rather take time out of the episode to remind the audience of why Chloe is the way she is, and why it isn't acceptable, than clarify what Chloe's deal with Marinette is.

Rose: She’s this way because her mother left her when she was young.

Mylene: So did mine, and you don't see me having fun bullying Marinette.

Gee, I wonder if Astruc himself had a part in writing that exchange or not.

If you're willing to acknowledge previous episodes while also discussing how poorly Chloe treats Marinette, it would help if you finally did something to inform the audience about why Chloe likes to torture Marinette in the first place. Did Marinette show Chloe up at a fashion show? Did Marinette impress Chloe's dad one time? Did Marinette just spill coffee on Chloe's shoes? I will take literally anything, no matter how stupid the explanation is, over getting nothing after eight years.

It's also pretty rich that that scene was trying to say that what happened to Chloe doesn't justify her actions when not only do we never get a scene like that pointing out how creepy Marinette obsesing over Adrien was, but later in the episode, Marinette specifically pins all the blame on Chloe in one line.

Marinette: Adrien! I know what's wrong with me! It's not my fault, and it's not your fault, either! It's all Chloe's fault!

So remember kids, just because bad things happen to you, it doesn't excuse your unflattering actions... except when it does, and in that case, it's all the fault of the person who wronged you in the first place.

#2: The Portrayal of Kim

I'll admit, I'm not really the biggest fan of Kim as a character. I don't hate him, but it feels like after Season 2, he just became that guy who really loves to swim, where even characters like Max, Marc, and Nathaniel had more depth to them. This episode however? Yeah, I couldn't stand Kim here.

Just like with Chloe, Kim is sort of in character as the same eccentric dude who has a habit of being insensitive and accidentally upsetting people (Animan, Syren), and I need to emphasize the “sort of”. Just like Chloe, this goes against his characterization in Season 1, where he was shown to be a bully like Chloe was (Lady Wifi, Timetagger, Origins) before later episodes made him a nicer person. However, unlike Chloe, the show sort of tries to retcon Kim's rude behavior to be more in line with his Season 5 self by portraying him as more of a bully who simply isn't aware of how harmful his jokes are, but it doesn't work because of how cruel he seems, and he doesn't have the excuse of knowing how terrible he is like Chloe does.

There's also how easily he goes along with Chloe's prank when she literally insults him and Marinette to his face.

Chloe: I heard Marinette asked you to go with her to the swimming pool.

Kim: Yeah, we’re going swimming together. Cool! 'Cause I love to swim!

Chloe: That’s not why she asked you, dummy!

Kim: It's not? Then, what are we going to do? Chloe: She wants to declare her feelings for you! Kim: For me? But why?

Chloe: Probably because she's utterly ridiculous, and so are you, which makes you two perfect for each other!

Kim: Oh? You think so?

There's not being aware of how insensitive of how you are to others, and then there's not being able to comprehend basic insults. Chloe doesn't even try to give Kim a backhanded compliment or secretly insult him (“You really like swimming, don't you? Good thing you can swim better than you do in class.”). She just calls him a dummy, and Kim still falls for her trick. If you want to have Kim fall for Chloe's plan, don't make her so obviously cruel. For God's sake, you're making the class in the Lila episodes look smart by comparison.

And even after retelling the story, Kim still thinks Chloe highly, not only saying how pretty she is right in front of his girlfriend, but he still thinks the joke was the funniest thing ever. After five seasons, Kim of all people should know about how mean Chloe is, given he was literally kidnapped and brainwashed into serving her while she sided with Hawkmoth (Miracle Queen).

The worst part is that Kim has nothing to do with this story at all. You could literally replace him with any other guy, even a nameless background character with no lines, and nothing would change. Hell, I'd argue it'd be even better as having Marinette be embarrassed in front of some rando would highlight the impact it had on her self-esteem when she tries to go after someone of a higher social class. It would also better justify the spider prank if someone else pulled it because “Darkblade” established that Kim was afraid of spiders.

And if you think I'm talking about Kim after this part, believe me, there's more to this schmuck than meets the eye.

#3: The Way Everyone Just... Lets This All Happen

Look, I get what the episode is trying to go for, narratively, and realistically. Sometimes, teachers and other authority figures just don't do their jobs when someone gets bullied. Hell, I was bullied for years by someone who liked to take advantage of my anger issues, and it wasn't until my last year of middle school that the faculty finally decided to do something about it. I also get that this entire flashback wouldn't happen if the teachers realized how cruel Chloe was and got her expelled. What I don't get is how the flashback portrays anyone who was there as unwilling to do anything to help.

First off, Marinette claims that the reason none of the teachers believed her was because they're all too afraid to stand up to Chloe, since she can call her dad and cost them their jobs, but that's far from the truth. The only time we see anyone actually being afraid of Chloe was when Mr. Damocles went back on refusing to expel Socqueline before Chloe threatened to call her dad and get him fired. Other than that, while we only see Ms. Mendeleiev and Mr. Damocles in this flashback, neither of them really show any signs of being afraid of Chloe. They just go along with what she says, and they don't even try to take Marinette's side. Just like Kim, this would be more understandable if these were different characters who were never shown to be this cruel to Marinette in earlier episodes.

Second, while I can sort of buy the teachers not caring about Marinette, the fact that her classmates don't do anything is another story. We saw Mylene, Rose, and Juleka trying to help Marinette, but right after they talk to her, Chloe just orders them to go away, and it's never explained why. Marinette said the teachers were afraid of Chloe, but does that mean the students are too? Again, later episodes would establish nobody takes Chloe seriously as a bully, so this part of the flashback makes no sense. What changed to make them stop being afraid of Chloe anyway? Once again, if these were a bunch of nameless characters who were more apathetic to Marinette's situation, that would make sense, retroactively showing how much Marinette's friends care for her. Instead, it's like that scene in RWBY where the main characters watch a student being bullied by a racist classmate, and all they do is say “Wow, racism really sucks, huh? Anyway, not our problem.”

Third, you're telling me that Marinette came up with multiple excuses not to go to school even with a few weeks left in the year, and Marinette's parents didn't see anything weird about it? They didn't think that something must be making Marinette want to do anything but go to school? I don't think they were even informed about the situation at school, unless you want to be generous and say they knew Marinette got detention. You can't even make the excuse that it would work if these were different characters, but these are Marinette's parents. You know, the same characters the show portrays as loving and affectionate to their daughter? You're telling me they didn't even think to look into the situation, much less talk to Marinette about school?

The problem with all the other characters in this flashback is in order to make what happens possible, they have to be as apathetic as possible. There's being unaware of a situation or being too afraid to stand up (which is unfortunately something that happens when people bullied sometimes), and then there's just not caring about the bully victim at all. It's ironic how even though a big part of the flashback was to show how awful Chloe was, it unintentionally make everyone else in Marinette's life seem just as cruel to let her suffer like that.

But I know what you're thinking. “What about Socqueline? She was there to help Marinette, so why didn't you mention her?” Well...

#4: Where the Hell Has Socqueline Been All This Time?

Like I mentioned in my “Jubilation” review, Socqueline is yet another unnecessary addition to the already overcrowded cast of characters in this show, and it seemed like this episode was meant to justify her inclusion, but it only raised more questions.

Just to remind you, this flashback establishes that Marinette was constantly bullied by Chloe until a nice girl in glasses stood up for her, and inspired Marinette to be more confident.

SOUND FAMILIAR?

Yeah, this flashback is pretty much the same as Marinette's arc in “Origins” was, only with Socqueline in Alya's place. We get it, writers, Season 1 was good. Constantly repeating stuff like what happened in “Mr. Pigeon 72” isn't going to win you any favors.

This really highlights how pointless of a character Socqueline is, as despite supposedly being a really important person in Marinette's life, Marinette herself never thought to tell anyone about her, and judging from how Marinette described her to Tikki in “Jubilation”, I don't think she even stayed in contact with Socqueline after she was expelled. It's not like left Paris afterwards. All we know is that she went to another school and got a job at a local arts and crafts store, so why did Marinette just stop talking with her? Even with Felix and Zoe, they had the excuse of being in different countries, but you can't say that with Socqueline.

Also, this was something I just realized, but if Mr. Damocles got her expelled, why the hell did Socqueline treat him like he was any other customer at her job, much less compliment him as a principal?

#5: The Handling of Trauma in General, and How This Impacts Marinette as a Character

Like pretty much every other serious issue it tries to tackle, Miraculous Ladybug has always had a poor understanding of mental health. When it comes to portraying characters who struggle with some form of grief of trauma, like Adrien, Felix, Chloe, Zoe, and even Marinette, the responses usually amount to some variation of “Grow a pair and get over it, you big baby!”.

With Felix, Chloe, and Marinette, even if their actions are partially motivated as a response to either losing a loved one, trying to emulate their neglectful parent, or as a defense mechanism to avoid repeating an already traumatic experience, they're all proven to be in the wrong, and it's not to teach a lesson about alternative coping mechanisms or support systems. The show just says that they're automatically wrong for what they do, what causes them to act the way they do is never acknowledged, and instead, we're supposed to just act like they're being jerks for no reason. Compare this to Adrien and Zoe, who both had rough lives losing their mother at a young age or living with an abusive mother respectively, and rather than go into detail how it affected them or how they managed to become decent human beings in spite of it, the show just says that they're nice people, so people like Felix, Chloe, and Marinette have no reason to be mean to others.

This is honestly why I feel like this episode's depiction of mental health and dealing with trauma falls flat. In case you didn't know, I asked my followers who had to deal with some form of trauma to share their experiences and how it compared to what Marinette went through in the episode. For the most part, the common consensus seems to be that while the symptoms of Marinette's trauma and her reactions to it are very believable, a lot of it is contradicted by previous episodes, and it seems like it was only there to do a story about dealing with trauma.

So many episodes across Seasons 1 through 4 show Marinette dealing with Kim and Chloe without really any issue, and she showed no problem with starting relationships with Luka and Cat Noir, to say nothing about Nathaniel's brief crush on her in “The Evillustrator”. If Marinette was so traumatized by this prank, why did she want to go swimming in episodes like “Gorizilla” and “Mr. Pigeon 72”? Why did she bother to help Kim confess to Chloe in “Dark Cupid”? Why did she team up with Chloe to sabotage Kagami in “Animaestro”? Why did she suggest Chloe could change for the better throughout Seasons 2 and 3? Why did she continue to let Chloe and Kim use the Bee and Monkey Miraculous respectively, even after they got them from outside sources? This flashback is desperately trying to tie previous events of the series together together, but it only works if you ignore all the times Marinette has interacted with Kim and Chloe without having a panic attack.

Then there's how the flashback tries to connect this to Marinette memorizing all of Adrien's schedule to make sure he won't hurt her, an obvious attempt to rebuff one of the biggest criticisms of her as a character. Here's why it doesn't work.

First off, the setup doesn't work because while Marinette vows to do a better job getting to know the next person she falls in love with and how, in her words mind you, “He isn't friends with Chloe”. Putting aside the kindness he's shown her in “Origins”, she kind of failed to really consider her choice to pursue him if he stayed friends with Chloe if we're going to believe Chloe traumatized Marinette so much.

It also doesn't really explain the more predatory actions Marinette has taken whenever another girl tries to get close to Adrien (The Bubbler, Volpina, Animaestro, Oni-Chan, Heart Hunter), or how she tries to rig up situations to get closer to him (The Gamer, Gigantitan, Backwarder, Party Crasher, Felix, Psycomedian, Glaciator 2, Simpleman). And that's not even getting into how obsessive she is with him in other areas, like repeatedly playing a commercial he was in (Gorizilla), making a bunch of presents for him in advance (Christmaster), trying to kiss a wax statue of him (The Puppeteer 2), sniffing his pillow (Cat Blanc), or all the other times she's creepily obsessed over him.

But of course, you've probably noticed that I've forgotten to mention one key thing about what this flashback means: You know how Marinette tends to act nervously and stumbles a lot around Adrien when she isn't meticulously documenting his schedule? Yeah, they were essentially panic attacks brought on by her PTSD, and the episode tries to act like Kim did to her wasn't funny afterwards. Here's the problem with this.

YOU MADE MARINETTE'S TRAUMA YOUR PRIMARY SOURCE OF COMEDY FOR THE PAST FIVE FUCKING SEASONS!

You do NOT have the right to act like what happened to Marinette was bad when you were constantly playing her anxiety up for laughs for almost EIGHT YEARS at this point!

In addition to all the other examples I mentioned, we had episodes like “Psycomedian”, which confirmed that the same behavior that this episode is trying to say is connected to her trauma was hilarious to Adrien, as well as “Backwarder”, which thrived on playing up Marinette's anxiety towards Adrien and was said to be one of the funniest episodes of the show to work on by Astruc himself.

THIS IS WHAT THOMAS ASTRUC ACTUALLY BELIEVES

#6: Why This Flashback Is Ultimately Pointless

But above all, the biggest problem I have with this flashback is because of how pointless it is. It's trying to better go into detail about why Marinette acts the way she does around Adrien, but did we really need to do that?

This flashback doesn't really reveal anything that we didn't know already. We know Marinette was bullied by Chloe, we know she was a lot more meek and needed others to stand up for her, and we definitely know that we're not supposed to like Chloe. Adding to my earlier point, if we actually got more insight into the origin of Chloe's obsession with Marinette, that would have at least made this flashback important to watch, but once again, despite being a flashback episode, we learn nothing about the characters that we don't already know.

But this flashback is also meant to explain why Marinette is so hesitant to embrace her new relationship with Adrien when we already got a reason for that last season. The first half of the season has made a big deal about how much her feelings for Adrien cost her the Miraculous, so why not focus on that? This flashback just feels like it's here to give more Marinette angst instead of focusing on the things they've already established. And that's not even getting into what she saw during “Cat Blanc”.

Why couldn't we just have a story about Marinette's own insecurities causing her to doubt she can make her relationship with Adrien work, seeing how poorly things ended with Luka? Have her worry that something could go wrong as a result of her need to overcompensate, or worry that Adrien could betray her. That way, you could have Adrien supporting Marinette in a way that reflects their partnership as Cat Noir and Ladybug respectively.

But no. Instead we have this flashback that's taken me about ten pages to fully dissect. And the worst part is that I still have the rest of the episode to talk about. God help me...

So after Adrien and Ondine explain how this prank could have done a lot of damage to Marinette's psyche, Kim decides to find Marinette, and apologize for being so—Ah, I'm just messing with you guys. After all, that would actually make Kim likable. So what does he say instead?

Kim: Come on! Loosen up, you guys! It's like you can't even speak your mind these days.

Ondine: That doesn't give you permission to hurt other people!

Kim: Whatever! I'm the way I am and I'm fine that way! It's not my fault you guys have no sense of humor!

Yep, rather than having Kim realize the error of his ways and maybe be akumatized out of guilt, Kim just whines about how everyone else is just a humorless pansy these days. The writers pretty much made Kim's motivation boil down to “It's just a prank, bro!”. Even Monarch seems to go along with this, as he refers to Kim as “A free spirit feeling unjustly rejected”, when this was right after he called Chloe the prettiest girl in front of his own girlfriend's face. So Monarch sends his Akuma to Kim's goggles, akumatizing him into Dark Humor. Yes, that's really the name they're going with.

Dark Humor is a pretty forgettable recolor of Dark Cupid. Other than inverting the red and black color scheme and giving him a targeting scope on his right eye, there's not much else to say other than the incredibly on the nose name they gave him. His powers are sort of like Dark Cupid's, only now, instead of turning people heartless, they now share his soulless brand of “humor”. At least, I think it is. His Alliance power is the Monkey Miraculous's Uproar, but it's not really clarified if he's only using Uproar arrows or not, judging from the use of the rubber ducky that we've seen King Monkey use before.

Marinette and Adrien transform into Ladybug and Cat Noir respectively, but once they meet up, we get the most controversial part of the episode that isn't connected to the flashback scene: Cat Noir gives Dark Humor the beatdown of his life and is about to Cataclysm him, for pulling a bad prank on Marinette a year ago. Yeah, a lot of people have pointed out that Adrien felt a lot of remorse for Cataclysming Monarch earlier in this season, yet here, Cat Noir looks like someone told him that Kim just shot the Pope. For God's sake, writers, you're five seasons in! How hard is it to determine whether or not you want your hero to be okay with killing people or not?

And of course, this bites him in the ass, as Dark Humor stabs Cat Noir with an arrow, not only changing his Cataclysm into something that creates a bunch of balls from his hand, but also making him just as insane as the rest of Dark Humor's victims. You know, I'm this close to starting a “Remember Season 1” counter, because this is just glorified fanservice.

Ladybug tries to summon her Lucky Charm, but is stopped by Dark Humor, so Ladybug transforms back into Marinette, transforms into Ladybug again, and summons her Lucky Charm for real this time, getting... a toilet. Of course, the only way to combat Dark Humor's bad jokes is by using even worse jokes! Genius! Ladybug places the toilet over Dark Humor's head and breaks it along with the goggles, freeing the Akuma.

Ladybug de-evilizes the Akuma, uses Miraculous Ladybug to fix the damage, gives Kim a useless Magical Charm, and Cat Noir apologizes for murdering Kim by saying his emotions got the better of him, which is like saying OJ Simpson and his wife had a minor disagreement.

Kim apologizes to Marinette for traumatizing her, and I guess that's enough for Ondine to forgive him for saying another girl is prettier than her.

After Marinette sort of explains what happened to Adrien, he goes over to tell Chloe to apologize, and we get... this scene.

Adrien: I know about everything that you did to Marinette last year, Chloe. You're going to go and apologize to her and prove to everyone that you can change. I'm sure she'll forgive you.

Chloe: (laughs) Forgive me? What do I care about her forgiveness? I couldn't care less about Dupain-Cheng's feelings! She and the likes of her only exist to suffer for my entertainment. Why bother having power if you can’t use it against those who don’t have any? You’re the one who’s getting things wrong, with your baker girl! You’re a prince! You belong with me, the princess! You’re in this world to shine! To make fun of all the losers who are only good enough to be used as doormats!

Adrien: You're nothing like a princess, Chloe. I supported you. I gave you multiple chances to become a better person. Everyone reached out to you, including Ladybug and Cat Noir when they gave you the Miraculous of the Bee again. But all you ever think about is yourself.

Chloe: And what else IS there to think about? Losers and nobodies? The little bees? The planet?

Adrien: We will never be friends again, Chloe. You and I are done.

Chloe: Traitor.

Okay, first off, “She and the likes of her only exist to suffer for my entertainment.”? That's the line you're going with? She sounds like a dark lord in an RPG game. How is this the closest thing we ever get to an explanation to why Chloe hates Marinette so much?

Second, ignoring the fact that we already had Chloe end her friendship with Adrien last season (Queen Banana), it's pretty weird that this is the breaking point in their friendship. Adrien doesn't mention all the other times she's bullied people or when she sided with Hawkmoth even when he brought up her time as Queen Bee. He saw her being mean to so many people over five seasons, yet only when he learns Chloe did something to his girlfriend that he decides to finally confront her. If we at least got a line where Adrien acknowledged that he essentially enabled Chloe for so long by thinking she could change, that would have at least sort of worked. Instead, he makes it about how she refused to change herself. Dude, you had the chance to stand up to her for years, and you even did so in one episode before you went back on it (Despair Bear). You have nobody to blame but yourself.

Finally, Chloe is pretty out of character here. She's way too calm about ending her friendship with Adrien compared to what happened in “Despair Bear” and “Queen Banana”. You'd think if the writers wanted this to be a big moment of catharsis for the audience, Chloe would at least beg Adrien to stay a little. But no, Chloe brushes it off when it could easily justify her getting worse in later episodes, and even Adrien doesn't even consider how much he thought Chloe's friendship meant to him. Because these writers are dedicated to making sure that any identifiable trait Chloe once had is removed so you have no choice but to hate her.

But hey, at least the episode's over. What did I think of it?

Yeah, it wasn't very good.

I just... what else do you even want me to say here? I spent about ten pages going over why the flashback sequence doesn't work, I've already ranted about Cat Noir trying to kill someone with his Cataclysm in previous episodes (Hack-San, Jubilation), and I think you all know what my feelings on the portrayal of Chloe and Kim are.

I guess I can answer one question you may have: Is this episode worse than either “Penalteam” or “Queen Banana”? Eh, not really. Let me explain.

The problems with “Queen Banana” and “Penalteam” went beyond the treatment of Chloe with the way the stories were handled, with “Queen Banana” being a cheap jab at critics and TV executives while propping up their new character Zoe, and “Penalteam” being an excuse to have a soccer episode while making Cat Noir look like a buffoon right before the finale. Most of the problems with this episode have more to do with how they affect the way we see previous episodes, and why some scenes that were already unfunny are even less funny now.

With this episode, you can at least tell there was some effort being made to tell a more serious story here that went into what made Marinette tick. Yeah, it and the themes of mental health and trauma were handled about as gracefully as a ballet dancer trying to get a bear trap off their leg, but there's at least an attempt here.

Of course, this episode is still awful. The conflict with Kim not getting how much of a jerk he was after a year was dumb (as was him being even more of a jerk as Dark Humor), the fact that Marinette's trauma seemed to come and go when the plot needed it to really showed off how forced it is, and it only ends with you having more questions about Marinette and Chloe's rivalry rather than answering them.

While I'm still not a fan of this episode, and would still place it in my top five least favorites, I don't think it's the absolute worst. Although it's still the worst one so far this season from a technical standpoint.

THE BIGGEST IDIOT OF THE EPISODE IS...KIM

It says a lot when Cat Noir actually tried to murder someone in this episode, yet not only is he not even considered for the award this episode, the person he tried to kill ends up being the bigger idiot. Not only did he easily fall for Chloe's plan when she insulted him to his face, he failed to understand how it affected Marinette for a year, and when he was told about how bad it was, he refused to take responsibility for his actions, blamed it on other people not being able to take a joke, and only gave the smallest apology after he was almost killed for his attitude. It's honestly funny how he somehow comes across as more unlikable than Chloe, the character this episode was made to make you hate even more.

VERY LONG COMMENT!

Appreciation Comment + comment on the chapter ( basically me rambling for a very long time) ♡

The way I dropped everything I was doing the second, I saw the notification for House of Alpha chapter 14. (≧ヘ≦　)

I remember finding the series when there were only 3 chapters out, and I've never been more grateful to have found it! I absolutely adore the series (and all of your other work too! I found you through Bloody Summer on AO3~) (σ≧▽≦)σ

I love your ideas, your style of writing, the plot, the cringe, and 2nd hand embarrassment I get when reading. I adore you! Did I say how much I adore you? Well I absolutely adore you! ( ≧∀≦)ノ

ANYWAYS, enough rambling about how much I adore you and your work, LET'S TALK ABOUT CHPATER 14!!

When the explosion went off and I started freaking out along with Raven... I was about to fight whoever was going to hurt my babies (the alphas are everything but babies but they're my babies!) (ノ｀Д´)ノ彡┻━┻

Then, when I read that Nanami was injured and was bleeding, I was about to throw hands at the monster! Luckily (but still unlucky), it was just the poison... I need Nanami to be healthy again!! =(っ*´□`)っ

And then Satoru.

I'm biased since Satoru is my favorite, BUT THE WAY, MY HEART BROKE WHEN HE THOUGHT WE HATED HIM!!! I was screaming and crying no and how much I loved him. I need to hug my baby and smother him in my love. ｡･(つд`｡)･｡

AND THEN THE ENDING OF THE CHAPTER! Had me screaming from the kiss, and now I'm so excited for the next chapter! Time is moving too slow for me, I want to know what happens next, and I absolutely can't wait! (Take your time. This is just me being annoying–) 。。(〃_ _)σ∥

I seriously can't believe this story came to you in a dream. Why can't it happen to me too!? I seriously can't imagine it. If the story came to me in a dream, I would have been so upset when I woke up! Like, let me go back to dreaming where I can have hot guys in my personal space! (´□`; 三 ;´□`)

OK, LAST COMMENT I PROMISE!

This is actually my first time ever commenting despite reading and liking everything from you, so I'm just going to say, FROM NOW ON, I will leave a comment (on tumblr) on everything! If I don't, come and scold me because I need to smother you in affection for creating these masterpieces!! No, seriously, please remind me if I ever forget to smother you in affection because you absolutely deserve it! I'm counting on you to remind me if I forget to comment!

ﾟ+.ヽ(≧▽≦)ﾉ.+ﾟ

PS: Did I tell you how much I love you and your work?

PPS: You actually were one of the 2/3 writers who inspired me to start writing! Although it's still a work in progress because it's easier to imagine than write and because I'm procrastinating–

PPPS: I LOVE YOU FOR EXISTING AND CREATING THESE MASTERPIECES. I'M DETERMINED TO SMOTHER YOU IN AFFECTION!!!!

*Squeals and cry at the same time*

I like to type my response while reading a long comment but I’m already giggling and smiling like a damn idiot 🥹

I’m so glad you found me~ bloody summer was such a long time ago oh wow 😂. I have changed so much since my friend and I started that one. Sometimes I read it and hiss a bit, it is quite dark. I might rewrite it in my style? (Is that a writing style? I dunno I’m kind of new to this lol.) I was once a sadistic bean but I am now turned into a mushy chef 👩‍🍳(I swear I blame gege it’s his fault and I will raise my fist to the sky till the day I rest). Maybe I should change my name to chef’s kisses XD.

*giggles and kicks my feet some more* I swear i can’t stop smiling while reading this my cheeks hurt 😭.

Ooo~ just in case someone didn’t read chapter 14 yet I’ll put a spoiler warning hehe 🤭

⚠️House of alpha Chapter 14 Spoiler warning engage ⚠️

Yes 🥺, they are our psycho little pack but we must take care of them because they are silly and stupid at times.

I know our poor Nanami baby 😭🖤 (we are doing our best)

I’m bias about all the characters, my daddies can do nothing wrong XD. Gojo feeling sad because he’s feeling left out makes me do tha aaaahh~ poor bebe~

House of alpha is one of those stories where I’m writing a chapter and have to stop myself because I’m writing into the next chapter. I had planned to make chapter 14 longer but it was already peaking 4k and you know Gojo is going to want more from that kiss because he’s greedy 👀~. I also had fell asleep like right after I posted hahah. I was so mad when my work didn’t save I stayed up all night to finish it so don’t worry I’ll try to get that next chapter to you ASAP~ I do have two children that are not yet out the house (Looks at Desert Rose and House of Alpha stories) I must love them both equally so the next post will be for Desert Rose ~ don’t worry she’s almost old enough lol (not me treating my stories like kids XD) 🖤

Oh! Yes! I have very interesting dreams. I have so many ideas that I have to close off because I need to finish the stories I have lol. I like to focus on one or two stories at a time.

So~ I don’t think I can tell you how fucking hilarious it was when i ran away in my dream from the omega house. In my dream I actually was on the boat getting ready to sail. I was leaning on the side looking out at the beautiful ocean while taking a deep sigh. Like damn those were some hot ass alphas, I’ll never get that experience but oh well~ The captain sounded the bell for us to go but then stopped mid ring. that’s when two men stepped up beside me. Sukuna was snacking on fingers (he was a lot more gruesome in my dream. Like he actually killed miwa in my dream because he got pissy of the food she served him so I made sure to save her in the actual story and made that part part of the game story if that makes sense) while Toji just leaned on the side to admire the view with me. And Toji was like nice view Huh? And sukuna was like yeah imma stop you right here I don’t like boats get the fuck off And I looked at them like WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU GUYS DOING HERE?! And toji was like oh we were just seeing where you were going but let’s stop it here prime omega. And the complete shock I felt when they told me they chose me sent me flying over board as I swam away and ran because I just can’t accept nice things XD. yeah hehe my dream was more of the smutty bits and plots lol I don’t want to spoil it 🤭.

But when I woke up I was left in awe. It was like i watched a really good movie but I can’t tell anyone to watch it because it doesn’t exist so I gotta retell the story like tenacious D singing their tribute to the greatest song in the world but it was the greatest reverse harem issekai in the world 🤣🖤. I was like the people must know of this story !

Omg! 😭 this comment was already worth a thousand comments hahah! And I love to spoil so please don’t feel obligated, it just makes me so happy to even read this 🖤. I waited till the morning to read it since I was super tired when I finished chapter 14 I wanted to make sure I could really indulge in your comment. I saw it before bed and couldn’t stop smiling because I wanted to read it this morning lol. I feel like I just drank a cup of coffee and I’m so excited to start my morning so thank you, this meant a lot to me. You could have literally put I love you and I would have been grinning all day 🖤🤭.

Oh! I love love love when others are inspired to write so please if you need help let me know! I write stories I want to read 😭😭😭! I have bookmarks of fanfics that haven’t been updated since last year, I am desperate for more fanfics haha!

Oh wow I typed so much I am so sorry sometimes when I get excited I can’t stop typing XD

P.S: I love YOU and will do my best to spoil you with more to eat. I love to feed and please👩‍🍳🖤

8 makes 1 Team

No matter how different, without one of us there is no 8 makes 1 Team

Synopsis : In which 8 boys build a friendship despise of their differences with the help of a psychiatrist

Pairing : psychiatrist! Reader x Ateez (for now )

Themes : angst , mental struggles, fears , Disorders etc

Warnings : this chapter includes mentions of , angst , eating disorder , suicide , mentions of sadistic behavior , a little crying, inappropriate laughing, death , swearing , please tell me if I forgot something , and I’m not romanticizing disorders in anyway and this is pure fiction meaning this doesn’t represent Ateez in any type of way

And I would like to apologize and just like to explain that after I post the chapters of you guys getting to meet the patients (Ateez ) there will be back stories as to why they are where they are and etc , besides I do my research before writing about these disorders and other things

Word count : 1,1k

MEETING YEOSANG

𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟬𝟴𝟵𝟭

𝙉𝙖𝙢𝙚 : 𝙆𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙔𝙚𝙤𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙜

𝗕𝗶��𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 : 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟱, 𝟭𝟵𝟵𝟵

𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 : 𝟭,𝟳𝟯𝗺

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 : 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗼𝘀𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 , 𝗦𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 , misophonia

𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘳: 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 , 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 , avoid having them in a room with loud chewing sounds

She walked down the hall and entered the break room where other physiatrists sat having their breaks eating or chatting

She just sat down quietly minding her business and ate her croissant as she reviewed her next patients file so she could have a clue on how to deal with him later on

" Oh gosh , she has that bully as a patient ”

" The Kang Yeosang ?! "

" That boy is such a nightmare "

Her colleges started to rant about the young boy

" wasn't he the one that caused three people to jump from the rooftop last year ? "

" Yeah also this year 2 more took their lives because he encouraged them to "

Some of them gasped as others just avoided talking about Yeosang

" How can a 16 year old be that cruel ? "

The one woman said as she shook her head

“ He even threatened to do an acid attack last month on one of the kids because he chewed loudly ”

“ I would understand since he has misophonia ”

“ That doesn’t give that bully the right just because he is sensitive to chewing sounds ”

" Why do you guys talk about these children like that have you even thought about helping them to get better instead of gossiping about them ? "

Y/n looked fed up as everyone went silent

" Your just this calm because you haven't met him yet , he's horrible so be careful "

Everyone packed their bags and left her there alone until she decided to also leave and go towards the boys room that had a red sticker on it but that didn't mean anything to her so she just walked in seeing a black mullet haired boy that laid down swinging his legs in the air

" Not another incompetent freak to irritate me today , wait who are you ? "

" Your new physiatrist , may I know your name ? Just so I can get more comfortable talking to you if that- "

" But I don't want you to get comfortable with me , who gave you the damn permission to walk in here and demand things from me "

She chuckled and approached the boy

" So your not going to tell me your name? "

" Are you deaf ? I told you I don't want you ass-kisser to get comfortable with me "

" Do you think it's nice to call someone you just meet names ? Is it that entertaining? "

He started laughing and sat up

" They deserve it , you guys deserve to suffer and I'm all in for it to see your painful faces "

" And this reminds me of that dumb girl Soojin that jumped from the rooftop killing herself just because I called her a imbecile and told her the truth she already knew anyways "

" And what was this so called truth ? "

" That her parents don't love her and she would never get out of here , parents that are tired of their children just abandon them here "

" And do you think it was ok to do so ? Don't you know that the littlest things could push the other person to their edge or worse just like what happened to the girl ? "

" She just jumped it's not like I pushed her "

He scoffed and plopped down onto his bed

" What are you still doing here anyways? aren't you going to bawl your eyes out like the others and run out of here ? "

Y/n chuckled as she adjusted her coat

" If your going to be scared of your patients than what's the logic of working here ? "

" You've got a point , why are you working here anyway ? Don't you get tired of working for these dunce ass kids that won't get better any time sooner or better to say they won't ever ? "

" I guess you don't know why we are here than"

She chuckled and eyed the boy who suddenly sat up and looked at her confused

" If your that smart of an ass explain "

" The goal of a physiatrist is to help patients recover their functional wellbeing and to return to a healthy and functional life so until they don't reach that goal they won't leave "

" Good to know that I won't get out of here "

" And why do you think so ? "

The boy huffed sadly and closed his eyes

" I have no one waiting for me outside these depressive walls that I have to call home "

She noticed tears and a smile across his face when he suddenly started laughing

" I guess I was born to suffer all alone , how does it feel to be a loved child ? "

" I'm an orphan , they died in a attack that occurred at the supermarket a long time ago "

" Imagine going to buy something to eat and end up getting killed how pathetic"

the boy bursted out laughed loudly as he looked the elder straight in the eyes but weirdly stopped after seeing how unfazed she was about him laughing to something that probably was causing her pain but none of that was shown

" Are you finished ? was it amusing ?"

" A-A little bit , but why are you not crying or scolding me for laughing about your tragedy?"

" Because I know you couldn't help it , and I grew past the stage of getting hurt over these little things my patients do , your not the first one that did this "

She rubbed her knees and looked at the boy who just sat there looking at her

" It felt good but looking at you doesn't make it funny anymore and I don't know why "

He huffed and threw the blanket away from his body

" Do they treat you well here ? "

" No , I hate it here and than they say their here to help me get better "

" And what do you mean by that ? "

" Tha-ats none of your business "

" Listen if you feel comfortable with telling me something I'm all ears but when you don't I will just respect your choice ok ? "

" Stop acting nice it disgusts me "

The boy cursed under his breath looking away

" Well that's just how I am , I would be a hypocrite if I treated you just like they do "

She chuckled and stood up but started smiling softly after the boy spoke up

" It's Yeosang by the way "

" I see someone decided to tell me their name "

" You better appreciate it now leave "

Y/n nodded and went out smiling softly

Getting to know patient 0891 successful

I have a darling I care for very much, and we've been together for a while now. The two of us are soulmates, and I adore everything about him. He's so sweet and cute, just like a puppy, I want to keep him as a pet and not let anyone else even see him because I'm afraid someone will try to steal him from me.

The issue is we live in different states, and we decided to wait to move until we're both more financially stable, but I so badly want to speed things up. I'm getting so desperate I've thought of all sorts of ways to do it: kidnap him, threaten to hurt him or myself, anything to make him move in with me sooner.

I've been doing subtle things so far, like encouraging him to talk bad about his family and reminding him of how well I take care of him whenever I can, but I'm so impatient. I want my beloved with me now so I can make sure he's safe and that no one else is able to take him from me.

My fellow Yandere,

If money is your main problem here, there's a few simple solutions:

1. If you're a Sadistic type of Yandere, stage an "accident". Arrange for your darling to be injured, then sue your chosen perpetrator for an enormous sum of money. That's two people you get to hurt! Then, you can spend all your time taking care of your darling while he recovers. He'll be totally reliant on you. (This is slightly illegal, so I'll give you a few other options.)

2. Scare him. You've got the right idea-- kidnapping, threatening, that's all fun and games. But occasionally talking shit about his family and doting on him isn't going to get you anywhere. Maybe you're anxious. Maybe you think if you take it that far he'll be freaked out and leave, or decide not to move. Just remind him he doesn't have a choice. You'll be together no matter what, so it doesn't matter how long it takes for him to accept that.

3. Move to him. Right next door. That way you don't have to be afraid anyone will steal your cute little puppy. You can always be watching. Some darlings like to feel they have their own "space"-- and that might be the case for yours. He might be hesitant to move in with you because he wants to maintain a certain level of "independency". This option, best suited for Silent Yanderes, lets him continue to believe he's in control. Heh. We both know that isn't true.

-Never🗡️

About you last head-canon post, can we know anything more about Nina’s mom? because I have so many questions. What was she like? Was she aware that Max was gay? Or that the brothers pulled a switch around in the bedroom? Did she love Nina/the idea of being a mom?What was her relationship like with Dr Cortex, her husband Max and her in laws? How did she die? I’m interested dang it! 😅

I wasn't going to talk about Nina's mom, but since you're so interested... well, why not? To be honest, what I came up with for Nina's mother is still a work in progress, but here's what I have:

Nina's mother was named Nastia, and when she was a child, she was actually a student at Madame Amberly's Academy of Evil, just like Cortex. In fact... Nastia was one of Cortex's bullies. She wasn't really evil, but a good person who had to PRETEND to be evil in order to survive Madame Amberly's school. I can't go into their relationship back then since I'm still working out the details, but they did end up liking each other even back then.

Then, after the two of them graduated from the Academy, they parted ways, and didn't see each other again until they became adults. By then, Nastia had already married Max. She was aware Max was gay, and had married him to get Sharon off his back. They weren't in love at all, but they were very close friends... mainly because Max reminded Nastia of Neo in so many ways, and Nastia had NO idea Neo Cortex was Max's younger brother.

Basically, Cortex didn't know Nastia was the SAME Nastia from his childhood until he arrived at Max's home. He was initially rather upset with her for marrying his brother, and almost left immediately. Max and Nastia managed to convince him to stay, however, and after Cortex had spent about a week getting to know Nastia again, he had fallen in love with her all over again.

As a kid, Nastia was a good person and even better actress who was very good at pretending to be a sadistic bully. As an adult, she no longer has to fool anyone, as she cut ties with her family who wanted her to be evil. She was kind, sweet, empathetic, and loved animals... in many ways, very opposite of what Cortex was. Yet at the same time, her sweet nature was what drew Cortex to her. Basically, she was a source of human warmth Cortex had never experienced before; he was a moth to her flame.

After Nina was born and Max had divorced Nastia, Nastia and Cortex were planning to marry each other. Nastia had even packed her bags to move into Cortex Castle. Unfortunately, she died before that could happen. What happened exactly, sadly, I haven't worked that part out yet either. Originally, I was going to have her die of illness, but that trope is SO old and tired! I also thought that Cortex accidentally caused her death in a freak accident, but Cortex has suffered so much already that I'm afraid to torture him like that!

However it happened, Nastia died, leaving Cortex to head back to Cortex Castle with Nina, where N. Brio was waiting for them. Nina was raised in the castle for the next five years, before she was dropped off at Evil Academy for her private education. Before she got her bionic metal hands, she was turning out just as kind, sweet, and loving as her mother. After she got the hands, she became an impish little brat who was always up to some form of mischief.

Nina has no idea that Cortex is her biological parent, as Cortex is trying to keep that a secret from Sharon. Max still pretends to be Nina's dad, to the point where he occasionally visits with her, spoils her with gifts, and affectionately calls her "pumpkin" as a loving nickname. Nina feels neglected by Max, and Cortex isn't the nicest guy either, so... she may have daddy issues underneath that sassy exterior. Poor kid.

EDIT: AHHHH I FORGOT TO ANSWER WHAT NASTIA'S RELATIONSHIPS WERE LIKE. Okay, so she was very close friends with Max, but she didn't love him romantically. Like... they were besties at best. As for her in-laws, she really doesn't like any of them, and they don't like her much either for being such a softie, but at least they're not as evil as most of the people she grew up with, so it's nothing she couldn't handle.

Oh. My. Gosh. Pursuit. I remember being so nervous a few months ago sending in a suggestion about a detective mc looking for justice for tae’s fic because I thought it was so so shitty but woah. You turned it in to something so horrifyingly amazing. I honestly never thought I would love a story more than Porcelain, but I think this one has done it. The emotions I felt, I was terrified but hooked with each and every sentence. I don’t even know where to start. I know you said Hobi was the sadistic one but I never really got to what extent. As much as I wanted to hate him in this story, I really just pitied him. He lived an unfortunate life and all he really wanted was the life he thought was guaranteed before the war. He was so so selfish and so so brutal I wanted to despise him for the mc, but I just couldn’t. The mc broke my heart. She was dealt the worst cards and I just wanted to hold her. If only she didn’t remind him of the girl before the war. If only she wasn’t so like her sister. If only she didn’t pull him in. She could have left it all behind and hopefully have been able to try and heal when she left. My heart broke for them both - when it really only should have broke for her. I feel so conflicted and I love it. There were so many parts that put me through it. My blood genuinely ran cold when I saw that he had text her from her sisters phone. It was so cruel and I think I forgot how to stop breathing knowing it was his arms she ran in to. And don’t get me started on the lovers ritual with the blood and the kiss. I was horrified but also so intrigued. How someone so cold and apathetic crave something so pure and innocent. I felt so much sorrow for him reading that. He didn’t have to do it the way lovers did but he did. And the reason he did it was because he was so scared of being alone and going back to feeling nothing again - of loosing her. I wanted to cry for him when he admitted how touch starved he was. He’s done horrific things, and yet he reminded me of a small and innocent boy in that moment. The funeral was so interesting to read, to see the interactions between them both in that moment. My head was reeling from the switch of him showing up to the funeral in sunglasses and being so amused by the priest to holding her close and telling her to let go. I feel like for the duration of this story I never could truly predict what he was going to do next, and I think that’s why I loved it so much. AND THE ENDING!!! When I tell you I did not expect that. At all. I had a feeling something would happen to her friend but my god, I didn’t expect that to be the reason. There was something so innocent yet haunting about how he explained just why he took another innocent life. How someone even daring to touch her was cause enough for him to kill them. And then finally, him taking her for himself. I never in a million years would have guessed that ending. Ever. I should’ve known when he was giving his blood that he had something up his sleeve - an ulterior motive, but I genuinely didn’t. The last line was so perfect. I legit freaked out when I read it. Again, I wanted to hate him. For taking her for all she had until only he was left - no matter how unintentional it was to begin with. All he wants is to get rid of the numb feeling he can’t escape. How cruel that the only way he can do that is to put her through the worst emotional pain imaginable, for eternity. I wanted to hold him in all honesty. All he really wants is to make that fixation from the trenches a reality. I ended the story with my heart aching for them both. The story left me feeling so conflicted, my head is genuinely spinning. You absolutely smashed it, and it was worth every bit of the wait. You really do have an amazing talent and I’m very thankful you dedicate so much time and effort to share it with everyone 🤍

Yay, a long ask! I'm so excited!

Yes, you 100% inspired this anon! Your idea was amazing and I am so honored that I could flesh it out and write it. I hope I did it justice for you (even though it wasn't a Tae fic).

You really like it better than Porcelain? Wow, Porcelain is one of my favorites so that means I must have done really well!

Yeah Hoseok and the MC were both people who were forced into a situation that they didn't want to be in. And to be honest I almost didn't go with the ending that I wrote. I talked it over with two people and it just seemed like I needed to do something I normally wouldn't do. I'm still unsure if it was the right choice, but it was definitely different!

I'm so glad you liked it hunny, thank you for all of your help, for reading, and for sending me an ask 💜💜💜

Sukuna, the Grumpy Cat

In celebration of 100+ followers🥳

Warnings: | Swear words | Sukuna and Author breaking down that fourth wall | Some commentary from the author (shameless self-insert commentary I know) and Sukuna's own comments because why not? |

When he woke up, he thought it was a fucking joke. Again?! Last time was a child version of but this time a cat? He was going to kill the person who instigated all this.

A/N: Sukuna please, don't 😅. I'm sorry if I use you for entertainment purposes.

Sukuna: At least make it good.

A/N: Meanie.

While as a child he could speak, every time he opens his mouth, he...meows. Worse of all. Since he retained his original conscience, he is now a grumpy Sukuna with claws that will hurt. Trust him. It will hurt once he hunts down the person who did this and thought it would be funny.

A/N: I'm going to hide from a...cat🤭

Sukuna: Winter!!!

A/N: *Yelp*

Upon further inspection, he decided that maybe it wasn't that bad. He could rest the whole day and no one could bother him since he is in the form of a cat. You can't expect him to kill curses like this can you? He could hide from the humiliation of being turned into a cat while waiting for the effects of the curse to dissipate.

It's not like the others really bothered with waking him up. They learnt their lesson when the group tried to prank him once in his sleep and were nearly sliced.

The man loves his sleep. Let him sleep. That's simple like that.

Wrong. He was so wrong.

He forgot that his s/o would look for him if he didn't show up for breakfast.

You came barging in his room with a platter of delicious food.

Sukuna was sleeping under his blanket, intending to sleep the curse away when the smell of the delicious breakfast that he missed woke him up.

Groggy from sleep he forgets that he is in cat form.

You let out a squeal and that's when he realises that he messed up.

Squeezed to death was not on his bucket list.

He tries to get out of your hold but to no avail. So he had to wait until you finish gushing all over him, telling him he is adorable and just rubbing behind his ears without asking for his permission.

'Damn human, taking liberties like that.'

Despite that he is purring. Very loudly too.

"Oh hey, Mister cute adorable cat. You wouldn't have happened to see a grumpy old man sleeping his day away would you? Where did you even come from? Did you come through the window? Sneaky little thing."

He continued purring because the scratches were way too good. 'Life as a cat is good...'

You decide to set down the tray of food, looking for signs of your boyfriend.

"Hmmm...his wallet is here...his phone is here...his uniform is here? Where could he go without his wallet? Is he hiding from training again? But that is unusual...he is normally waiting in his room for food if that was the case..."

All the while, Sukuna is devouring his well-deserved breakfast because he is starving.

As soon as he finished, he tries grabbing your attention by jumping over your shoulder as you investigate his room for his 'disappearance'.

"Ouf. Mister Cat, you are a bit heavy you know?"

The cat looks so offended that he reminds you of your grumpy boyfriend.

Then he starts meowing at you, as if to ask you to take back that statement.

"There, there. Calm down. I'm sorry. I was just joking. Will you help me find Sukuna? He is a tall guy who is either always frowning or smiling sadistically. He has pink hair and a lot of tattoos. The bad boy archetype."

The cat starts meowing even louder as if trying to argue with you.

"What? You don't believe me? It's true. He is the bad boy archetype that all high-school girls fall for. Don't tell him, but his attitude is actually more similar to that of an old man who hasn’t had enough sleep and is grumpy the next day."

The cat puts his paw on your mouth as if to ask you to stop talking. It was more of a demand really.

Then he turns away, as if you offended him, nose in the air, tail swishing around lazily. But Sukuna was annoyed. As soon as he reverts back to normal, he will take his revenge. And then we'll see who the old man is.

As the day drags on, however, with your new found companion sitting on your shoulder like pikachu, you start to worry.

"Where are you, Sukuna?"

Was he in danger? What if he got kidnapped? What if Sukuna is dying somewhere (Sukuna: Human, stop being dramatic will you?)? Or maybe he was mad? Or he ran away?

All the possibilities were starting to gnaw at you. It didn't help that neither your teacher nor your classmates knew where he ran off to. "He is the closest to you. Are you sure he didn't hint at something, (Y/N)?"

After the day turned into night, you fed the cat.

Surprisingly, he didn't run off while you were scouting the whole school's area and some places in the city looking for Sukuna.

After feeding him, you went off to Sukuna's room, hoping that he would be back.

However, only silence and emptiness greeted you.

You went and sat on his bed, the cat sitting on your lap facing you as if knowing that you were sad.

He tried pawing at you, rubbing himself all over you to try and cheer you up.

"Misted cat...I don't know what to do if he left. Even if he is an annoying grumpy guy, I still love him. He doesn't have many redeemable qualities but he is kind in his own peculiar way when he wants to. I know that he cares. More time than I can count, he saved me from danger. Even if he doesn't say that he loves me a lot, he lets me know by leaving some necessary things that he knows I need. One time he prepared me some homemade food from my town because I was feeling homesick. And when I have nightmares, he always somewhat knows and he sneaks into my bed despite it being forbidden and getting in trouble the next day. He always had my back. What if he is in danger somewhere? What if he needs help but I don't know? What if he...died?"

The last word was said so quietly that the Sukuna the Cat nearly missed it.

As droplets of tears started pouring over his head, he looked up, and tried to kiss your nose in affection, trying to reassure you that he was fine.

However, when leaning in, you unexpectedly fell down because of the sudden weight.

Sukuna was certain that he didn't weigh much in his cat form.

However, when he opens his eyes, he sees you crying beneath him. So he tries to wipe away the tears with his index finger...wait his finger? He is in his human form again!

You opened your eyes upon feeling a weight on you. The cat can't be that heavy.

However, as soon as your eyes lay on the very much naked man on top of you, you engulfed him in a tight hug.

"Sukuna you...you...stupid dumbass! How dare you make me worry so much! I was sick with worry, you know?! What if you died?!"

"Ouch. Where were your kind words from before? Was that all for the cat?"

Speaking of cats...

"Don't tell me you were the cat?!"

"Yep."

"How did you even turn into a freaking cat?!"

"In my sleep? Got no idea. But I'm back. It's so good to be in human form again."

He stretches his long limbs, uncaring of the fact that his butt was in the air.

A/N: As if you cared 🙄.

Sukuna: Clothes restrict my movements. It's a strategy.

A/N: Excuses are all I hear.

"Sukuna put some clothes on!"

"Uh? Why would I do that? It's my room, my rules. Meaning you are in my territory."

"Annoying bastard."

Still you hug him tightly from behind, afraid to let go.

"Feeling a little cuddly, I see."

"Shut up. You're ruining the mood."

"Technically that's the author's fault. But I'm not going anywhere else if that can reassure your pretty little head."

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RESIDENT EVIL COMING TO DEAD BY DAYLIGHT POST

Hey I'm coming back from the dead as Leon The White to talk about the best part of the Resident Evil showcase : Resident Evil coming to Dead By Daylight !

Yes yes we all saw the trailer, we can't wait to attach that sweet Umbrella Corp charm to our survivors and our killer's hooks but I want to talk to you about the possibilites regarding Survivors, Killer and Map !

SURVIVORS :

Yes I know we all have our preferences as to who we would like to see introduced as survivors and since it's a special occasion, Resident Evil's 25th Anniversary, we'll probably get 2 survivors like the Stranger Things DLC ( which can also mean that we could get other characters skins on top of said characters like Heather Mason getting Alessa Gillespie, Cybil Bennett and Lisa Garland skins ).

Our number one pick is the most obvious, at the end of the showcase, Matthieu Côté delivers this line :

Look, you have two choices here : kill or be killed. It's your call !

Does it sounds familiar ? I hope it does because it's coming directly from this :

So it's safe to assume that our number one character is going to be Claire Redfield !

As for number two, they'll probably pick a male character and huh... Yeah yeah you know what I mean, it's going to be Leon Kennedy.

It makes perfect sense : he's the other part of the duo from Resident Evil 2, the most popular old school RE, and the main protagonist of Resident Evil 4, the game who revolutionized the gaming industry and which brought fresh air to the franchise.

Another reason why it makes perfect sense for this duo to be in this game is that around the same time we will get Infinite Darkness, which features Leon and Claire ! Perfect promotion.

Also don't lie, if they get alternate costumes, you're going to love to play as Leon in his RE4 outfit with the jacket and Claire in her Let Me Live outfit... And the Cleon shippers will be happy.

As for those who would have prefered others like Jill or Chris, or even Rebecca and Billy why not, I'm sure they will be available as Legendary Skins.

KILLER :

Now this one is a particuliar case, and I'm thinking the same thing regarding the map.

They can go the way they did with the Silent Hill chapter and pick something different from the best games : Midwich Elementary School from Silent Hill 1 for the map, Pyramid Head from Silent Hill 2 as the killer and Heather Mason from Silent Hill 3 as the survivor.

If we go by popularity it would be either Mr.X or Nemesis ( No I'm not counting Lady Dumitrescu because the game isn't out yet and don't lie, her popularity is 100% due to how horny on main you freaks are )

Mr.X will have to be punching survivors as his main attack but as for his secondary I dunno... Maybe mutated Mr.X instead so he could do more damage ? And that way you could have the classic Tyrant from RE1 as a skin ?

As for his Mori it'll probably be a head grab and him crushing your head or he might impale you with his mutated hand/claw before tossing you aside.

( Also you know his chase music is going to be modded into "X gonna give it to ya" )

Nemesis will punch and/or use tentacles to whip you good or catch you, either way he's going to do some damage and you know you will shit your pants when you hear him scream "STAAAAAAAAAARS !" from a distance.

His mori will probably be an oldie but goldie and by that I mean he will grab survivors like Brad and tentacle-throat them to death.

BONUS :

The characters I want for killers here are just ideas I came up with and whom I know will probably not get picked but it's worth mentioning them because you'll agree that they would make great killers.

1/ Nosferatu ( Code Veronica X )

I don't think I have to remind you the fucking bone chilling screams he make when you see him for the first time as Claire in Code Veronica, nor how creepy is his theme during the boss fight ?

Now imagine that in a game where he chase you around with a new rendition of his theme and his tentacles swinging around and attacking you while the others hear him screaming at you in the distance.

Not to forget he could also poison you with the spores he just released so like The Plague he could make you go around the map to find a way to cleanse yourself and here we could see blue herbs being used !

His mori could be one of the death animations from his boss fight in Code Veronica where he brings Claire close to him and impale her with his big tentacle before giving her the "This bitch empty, YEET" treatment.

2/ Alexia Ashford ( Code Veronica X )

Oh boy look at that, another character from Code Veronica, who would have guessed ? ( It's in my TOP 3 RE games so my bad )

Alright Alexia has always been one of my favorites bosses from the Resident Evil series and I think she's honestly one of the best, her design is nasty, her mutations are disgusting and her orchestral theme is just GORGEOUS ( "Ironic" Palpatine said )

Imagine her normal attack being bitchslaps like she gives to Wesker in Code Veronica, nice right ? But for her secondary attack like in the game she throw her blood in a direction and trace a fire line with it, something that can work in DBD since Pyramid Head does something similar with his great knife.

Her mori will probably be her summoning those tentacles from the ground to impale you or grab your leg and smash you on the ground on repeat until you die, or if we stay classic, she can grab you by the throat and light you on fire, burning you alive.

MAP :

As I said earlier during the killer part, they might follow the Silent Hill chapter formula, picking one bit of each game so here are some neat locations to pick from.

1/ The Spencer Mansion

a) The Mansion

It's just too iconic.

b) The Arklay Lab

I will shit myself if I see a Tyrant coming at me while I'm on a gen.

2/ Raccoon City

a) The streets of Raccoon City

You think you can hide but he will find you.

b) The RPD

Nothing better than exploring the corridors of the RPD and seeing a licker passing by a window while trying to sneak around to avoid the killer right ?

3/Rockfort Island

a) Prison Camp

Perfect for the sadistic pleasures of the Entity !

b) Private Residence

I really want to hear another rendition of "The Suspended Doll" when I join the map 👉👈 ... Special mentions to other maps that I can't show because tumblr doesn't allow more than 10 pics :

RE1 Guardhouse, RE2 Lab, RE3 Clock tower, RE Outbreak Jack's Bar, RE Code Veronica Antartica Mansion, RE4 Village, RE4 Castle, RE4 Island

Can I please get a drv3 boys monster au w a human s/o? I'm sorry if this is vague and you can choose the monster each boy is!!

Heyo, Anon! I had a lot of fun with these since I love writing about monsters. However, I ended up making these way too long so I’ll post this in two parts. I hope that you’ll enjoy it even if I got a bit overzealous.

Part 1

(Part 2 here)

Rantaro (Vampire)

As vampires typically are masters or seduction it isn’t much of a surprise that you met Rantaro through him bringing you home one night.

It was surprising at the time though, when he thought you were asleep and was looming over you with his fangs visible.

Thankfully, Rantaro is still pretty civil as a vampire so he struck a deal with you when you were about to scream.

Basically, he’d do whatever you want as long as you’d allow him to drink from you.

You could have anything, he had riches as well as a body that you could use however you wanted to.

However, instead, you refused. You agreed to let him drink from you but only in exchange for him targeting no one else.

He allowed for you to move in with him even and you began your symbiotic relationship. One that would change into a romantic one as you grew to get to know this vampire.

He was surprisingly kind and gentle for a monster even when he’d drink from you.

He’d care for you since you’d still be kind to a monster like him and would end up confessing to you after instigating a candlelit late-night dinner.

“I love you S/o, stay with me forever.”

Ryoma (Nekomata)

You had been on a late-night stroll in the mountains when you came upon a strange makeshift tennis court.

Despite it being strange you didn’t think much of it until a deep voice rang out from somewhere in the mountains.

“You know you’re not supposed to be up here, right? No one comes to the mountains. It’s dangerous up here.”

Why was there some disembodied voice here? As you’d struggle to respond you’d hear that same voice ring out closer this time, as though it was below you.

“You do know the legends right? There are monsters in these parts.”

Ok. Time to get out of here! You’d start to run across the makeshift tennis court, ignoring the voice when you’d trip over something.

Is that a dead body!? Before you can scream you catch sight of a two-tailed cat slowly ambling towards you, the same deep voice coming out of it as it says menacingly.

“You shouldn’t have come here.”

As scared as you were that’s when an idea hit you. You’d propose a deal. A match of tennis actually! You were on a tennis court after all so he must like games.

“Wait wait wait! You like tennis right? Well then let’s play a match…you can play right?”

As you looked down again that same cat transformed into a small man with cat ears and a tail. The rumors of a nekomata were true!

However, he seemed intrigued by your proposition, ignoring your shock as he asked for the terms of this “game”.

“If I win, you let me go and if you win you can….you can kill me or whatever it is you do.”

“Deal.” He agrees rather quickly to the match, throwing you a racket from who knows whereas he’d give you a small amused glance.

Whether you were ready for it or not he’d play at his full capability, not even allowing you to get a single point.

You were done for you’d think when he’d only smile at you. You never gave up that whole match, he was impressed so he had no choice but to change his terms.

“You lost, but you never lost your spirit. Even if you have a long ways to go in tennis, I do with spirit. I won’t kill you. I’ll stick with you.”

What? As much as you were happy to not be dead you were confused. He was going to come live with you? But as he said he did exactly that, walking alongside you on your trek back home as a cat.

Now you were stuck with a rather affectionate, albeit weird looking house cat that can turn into a man. Did he like you or something?

You can’t complain since you got to live but Ryoma will definitely show his love in some unique ways.

Korekiyo (Naga)

To say that you’d expect to be caught in a trap like a wild animal when you went into the forest would be unthinkable.

But here you were, now hanging from a tree in a large net that albeit was trapping you was also quite spacious.

What kind of animal was this person even trying to catch you’d wonder to yourself as day was beginning to turn to night.

You’d sit there for hours until it was the dead of night. That’s when you’d begin to be lowered into something’s grasp.

It was too dark to see but once you were brought back to some sort of cave still in your bounds you’d panic.

“Do not scream or else.” A voice gently but firmly orders.

You immediately quiet yourself, fearful of dying when you’d be pulled out of the net and bound to the cave walls.

You didn’t dare to speak or move out of fear of what the voice would do.

As you lay there you’d hear some shuffling when the figure would suddenly light a torch within the cave revealing itself to be a naga.

He was going to eat you. This was it you thought when he instead began to embrace you.

“Ahhh such beauty.”

Beauty? What was he?

“I was planning on killing you but I couldn’t bring myself to do that to someone so breathtaking. I’ll just keep you here, alright?”

Unlike with the others, Kiyo is immediately enamored. You looked so similar to his sister before the hunters got to her and left him here alone.

The way that you squirmed it all reminded him of her and it drove him mad.

He’d treat you well even for being in a life of captivity. He was rather affectionate even if he could be a bit sadistic at times.

You could tell he was lonely. From what you heard from him his own sister had died leaving him all alone but that really didn’t make the whole kidnapping thing all right.

You’d have to agree to stay with him for him to let you free and even then he’s stuck to you like glue.

He’d need a lot of help with healing after losing the only person he had left but after he’d be as loving as even Rantaro.

You saved him, and he was never going to leave your side.

Gonta (Frankenstein’s Monster)

You lived near a lake, so you were used to seeing some animals come near it to drink or to lay by but you were quite shocked when you looked out the window to see what looked like a human body hunched over it.

Worriedly you’d stepped out of your home when you’d notice the giant human figure jump at its own reflection cast in the lake.

“Are you ok?” You try to ask gently enough as to not scare it when you notice it jump again, this time to cover its face from you with its hands.

“No, don’t look. Gonta is so ugly you’ll scream!”

He’s so ugly…you’d scream? What did he mean by that?

“I won’t scream, I promise so don’t worry. I just wanted to make sure you’re alright.”

“You won’t scream?” He asks innocently like a child.

“I won’t scream.” You promise, giving him some time to think.

At first, it seems like he’s just gone quiet but then you notice him moving his hands away from his face.

When you catch sight of it you can’t help but gasp.

He wasn’t ugly at all. However, as soon as you let that sound escape he does flinch.

“No no no! I wasn’t being scared just now it’s just….you’re really pretty.”

“Gonta is pretty?” He looks at you with wide eyes with a small bashful smile. “No one ever calls Gonta pretty.”

“Well, I think you are.” You add. He definitely was a freak of nature but he wasn’t as terrible as he thought. He should know that.

“Oh thank you!” He picks you up into a bear hug in his massive arms, swinging you around as he declares that he should stay with you now.

“Gonta love you! You only one that show kindness to Gonta, so Gonta never leave you!”

Wait, isn’t he like seven feet though? Also doesn’t he have a home to go back to?

When you’d try to ask you definitely wouldn’t expect for him to tell you that some people set fire to his house because of how he looked.

This poor baby. You couldn’t leave him out here so you had no choice but to kidnap someone’s science experiment.

At least he’ll be shown some love for once though.

Porcelain Face - Chapter 3

WARNING: Sexual Harrassment

Bullying, F-Girls....

(At least brain-bleatching, not detailed, no touching. Just cringy words)

Two weeks later Logan was about to walk past the corner when he noticed Virgil with a bunch of the "dressed up" girls.

He hid himself quickly inspecting the scene before further investigation.

The girls were all laughing at the poor cardboard boy and pulling by his hair and clothes.

Some of them called him names like:

-"Stupid fag" or "freak" 

All of these were very rude and unacceptable.

He pulled out his phone real quick and recorded the rest of the scene.

He wasn't planning on showing it to the principal yet.

The girls had to pay a bigger price than just detention or calling their parents.

It was clear it wasn't something rare to happen to Virgil from his poor state.

Logan started to form a plan until he heard the girls talking about him and he froze.

Maybe that's another way to get rid of them?

-"Hey Jess, what do you think about the new hot teacher?"

Said one of the girls which made usually emotionless Logan cringe on the inside with only the thought.

-"Same as you Diana. I bet I could smash him till Monday comes, Miller passed, Jenkins passed, so how could this be harder? Just look at me, he won't resist it when I pull out my lipstick."

Now Logan was sick. What the hell was wrong with these girls?! Having affairs with their teachers?! Clearly not seeing the fact that he was gay.

 Now they NEEDED to be thrown out.

Logan already had experience with it, since he didn't really care about people much do to his emotionless state.

 He got rid of some students in his high school easily for yet unknown reasons.

Now was the time to return to the old bad habits...He thought.

But this was worth it.

This boy needed to be at least a little bit happier.

Logan knew that there were a lot more bullies but he had easily spotted the "real" bullies.

Some had pretty bad issues from what he could see, some were doing this because of a bribe and the other ones....they did it for fun, they had no issues at all, these were the ones that deserved it the most. The sadistic people.

The girls belonged to the last type of bullies.

They clearly made him sick.

He had evidence now, but he had to set up something greater.

'So Jessica says she wants to "smash me"? I wonder how does she even do that.... She probably tells the teacher to meet him in some class after school from what I've heard.

He started thinking of a new plan this time, but in  that moment Diana and Jessica had started talking about where and when is Jessica going to meet him at.

It was all in whispers, but Logan had "good ears." Class 24, 3.20 PM 

-"So be it" Logan said to himself.

He had just the perfect equipment prepared for things like that.

Later on Jessica asked Logan to meet him in the same exact place  and time she mentioned before.

He agreed obviously...

For a reason.

When the clock had finally shown 3.20 PM, Logan was already in the class, waiting.

When Jessica came into the classroom he honestly wanted to puke. She looked like a hoe bag or some sort of prostitute, he would've described it if it wasn't so....disturbing and slutty.

-"May I ask you, what on earth are you wearing, Jessica?" - Logan said with an annoyed look.

-"Awww, come on Mr.Berry you know you like it~"

Stay calm Logan... He said to himself

 it usually was easy, probably becuase he didn't have to deal with girls like this all the time.

Then he reminded himself of the plan. 

Act and ask the questions.

-"I'm not sure, Jessica. What are you even trying to do...?" He obviously was waiting for the cringiest answer

-"You~" - She said in a lustful voice

-"Wait a minute. Would you mind answering my questions first? Because I have three."

She signed with a bored expression and replied: -"ugh...Fine. Shoot."

-"Am I the first one that you're willing to....ugh...you know...?" He stuttered a bit but it was clear that she knew what he meant.

-"Depends, do you want it to be?"

She smirked.

-"Answer, honestly. Please? "

-"Nope you're not the first one, I've fucked Miller, Jenkins and even that one substitute teacher....what was his...Oh! Yeah, Rayens and a bunch of other high school guys, if that's what you wanted to hear."

First one, check. Logan thought.

-"Ummm....May I ask about your honest opinion about one certain student? I won't get mad as long as you answer honestly."

-"Kay'..Which one is it?" She asked.

-"Virgil, the cardboard boy."

-"Pffffff...Haha! That loser? I think he's a useless fag honestly. And- uhhh...Sorry teach' for swearing I guess...?"

-Mhm" Logan nodded.

As he thought, a horrible person, really.

-"Jess? May I ask you that third question and get this over with."

-"Sure~ I thought the same." She replied.

-"What the hell did you have had in your mind to even think of such a pathetic way!? People are not dolls, why do you "score them" ?

-"Just because your wifey says so, doesn't mean I can't play."

-"First of, I don't have a wife and i'm not willing to have one"

"Ohhh, So you're si-" 

-"Please just shut up.

I will never have an affair with you, young miss.

You are definitely too young for my liking and I'm not foolish enough for this.

Second, I'm really sorry you haven't noticed yet but I do not feel attraction to women."

-"W-wha-?!"

-"In other words, yes I'm one of these "stupid fags" that you've been calling homosexual people."

-"UGH!? WHY DID I EVEN WASTED MY TIME WITH YOU!? YOU'LL SEE THEY WILL FIRE YOU FOR THAT, HAH! THEY'LL BELIEVE ME THAT YOU'RE MOLESTING ONE OF YOUR STUDENTS AND YOU'LL GO ON COURT, HAHA!" She yelled.

-"If I could I would laugh in that moment, you are clearly missing something. Nothing of what you have just said will become true, because the principal has already heard about this."

-"W-what are you talking about?! You must be joking! Hahaha! Very funny." the girl laughed nervously.

The door suddenly swung open as the very angry principal has came into the room.

-"YOUNG LADY, MIND EXPLAINING ME WHAT WERE YOU TRYING TO DO?!"

-"N-Nothing! I swear! He tried to molest me and forced me to wear these clothes!" She faked crying but no one could believe her.

-"I don't think I would be able to, you know? Since well, I've already told you I'm homosexual."

-"Quit the act, Miss Willow. You've violated the most important rules in this school and ruined it's reputation. I'm very sorry, but I'll have to kick you out and apparently a bunch of your friends, including some teachers as well..."

-"W-what?! No! No! My parents won't let you- they won't believe you!"

-"I have enough evidence that I think they will, Jessica." Logan said plainly showing her the videos.

-"NO-"

-"Check-mate."

Before the "act" Logan had set up a microphone and a small camera that was hidden in one of the paintings like in the thriller movies.

That was the the fall of one of the most popular girls and the worst bullies of their Academy High. 

Logan had her in his little finger. 

It was as simple as a chess game.

She was really naive, huh? She thought everyone was going to serve her and that was her Achilles's foot.

-"Pssst what happened to Jess and a bunch of other people??" - One kid asked in whisper.

-"I heard that someone has recorded her while trying to seduce one of the teachers, he somehow made her  reveal her dark secrets and she got caught and kicked out!" Someone else replied.

-"That's good that she and her squad are gone. I hated them anyways." - Roman said simply.

-"Yeah, she sucked. She was a total slut." Remus added with a squimish expression at the uncomfortable thought..

Logan saw as everyone reacted to Jessica's and her friends fall as he turned to the twins.

He thought:

'Such mean words, yet such fragile hearts,       

I wonder when they'll finally drop they act...'

Издатель: Ubisoft

Разработчик: Guillemot, Inc.

Дата выхода: 2004

Платформа: Nintendo DS

Ru-Перевод: Отсутствует

Описание:

Видеоигра для Nintendo DS. Он была выпущена в Северной Америке 7 декабря 2004 года. Sprung ставит игроков на место Бекки или Бретта, которые пытаются заставить NPC противоположного пола влюбиться в них. Игроки «флиртуют» в разговорах; их ответы влияют на итоговый диалог. Sprung можно рассматривать как симулятор знакомств, хотя линейность и разнообразие в игре (а также ее юмор) делают ее более интересной. Рабочее название для Sprung было Crush.

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Дейт-сим или квест? Разница невелика, если конечной целью является банальный пикап. Бретт и Бекки – на выбор игрока – проводят зимние каникулы на горе Снежная птица с большим количеством друзей мужского и женского пола. Каждый полон решимости найти кого-то себе в пару и повеселиться. От умений играющего правильно вести себя во время свиданий зависит исход всего романтического вояжа.

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-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- BECKY'S STORY -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- +-------------+ | The Arrival | +-------------+---------------------------------------------------------------+ | Description: You arrive at Snow Bird Moutain with your best friends- Brett, | | Erica, and Kiki. | +-------------------------------+---------------------------------------------+ | Objective: Meet your friends. | +-------------------------------+ Brett: We're finally here! Snow Bird Mountain! This place is awesome. Dating, Drama, and debauchery! How hard are we gonna rock this place? 1) We're gonna rock this mountain so hard 2) Eh, I don't think so. 3) You wanna rock my mountains, don't you? 4) You're such a loser. 5) Use Item (It really does not matter what you choose, but let's go with 3) Brett: What?! I, uhm....No, I mean - I don't know...I... So you looking forward to skiing? I know I am. Especially with my best friend. 1) Who's your best friend? Is he cute? 2) Does being your best friend mean I get to get it on with all your friends? 3) Thank you, Brett. 4) Use Item (Choose 3) Brett: You're welcome. We've known each other since we were five. So weird when you think about it. 1) It's not all that weird that we've known each other so long. 2) I love you so much I just wanna punch you in your face! 3) It's pretty weird that we never hooked up. 4) Thanks for coming to the mountain with me.. 5) Use Item (Choose 4) Brett: Are you kidding me? I'd go anywhere with you. Especially since the whole Sean incident....I still can't believe your boyfriend, of two years, cheated on you. And as if that's not bad enough, you had to walk in on it. I hate that guy. I'm sorry you had to go through that. 1) It's okay. Good riddance 2) If I ever see him again, I'm gonna cut his legs off! 3) Well, that's why I came here. To get away from all that. 4) Use Item (Choose 3) Brett: Yeah, and you're gonna rock this mountain like a mother - Erica: Hey, Becky! Hey, Brett... Did you know that girls that read books are much more knowledgeable in the ways of intimacy? I read a different volume of the encyclopedia every day! Brett: ....... Erica: Bye! Brett: Why does Erica always act so weird around me? 1) I think she's scared of your manly life jacket. 2) I think she has a crush on you. 3) Can I punch you? 4) She's a freak. 5) Use Item (Choose 1) Brett: Shut up, jerky. You're joking, right? I mean, it is kinda manly, isn't it? 1) It sure is. 2) Not really. 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Brett: Usually it comes with shark repellant. That's manly. Becky: Did yours come with girl repellant? Brett: Maybe... Kiki: Hey, guys! Hey, Brett.... Brett: Uhm, hey Kiki.... I should probably fo check in. Talk to y'all later. Bye, Becks. Kiki: Brett is so all about me. 1) Yeah, he's all about yo. All about running away from you! 2) Yeah, he's probably just nervous. 3) Kiki, how come we don't make-out anymore? 4) So, how's it going, Kiki? 5) Use Item (Choose 3) Kiki: What?! Becky: Remember those sleepovers we used to have... Kiki: I uhm - I...We...Uhm... 1) You don't remember do you? 2) I'm totally messing with you. 3) By the way, I used to make out with your brother, too. 4) Use Item (Choose 3) Kiki: You did? Becky, how could you do that?! I can't believe you betrayed my trust like that? Wait a second, I don't even have a brother! What the hell are you talking about? 1) You don't remember do you? 2) I'm totally messing with you. 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Kiki: I - I - I - We did.... I mean, kinda....but...Uhh.... 1) I'm totally messing with you 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Kiki: Oh my god Becky, why are you always doing that to me!? It's like you totally take joy in torturing me! You're so sadistic! Which is why your my best friend. and why we're gonna conquer this mountain together. One boy at a time. 1) I don't know.... 2) Darn Right. 3) Are you talking about a threesome? 4) Use Item (Choose 2) Kiki: Beckerton! You're my girl, girl! 1) You aren't actually capable of thinking before speaking, are you? 2) I need to find a job too, though. 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Kiki: Hahahha....I have no idea what yo just said to me...Haha! By the time I'm done, they'll rename this mountain after me. 1) What? Ho Bird Mountain? 2) Sure, they will. 3) Use Item (Choose 1) *You have received the Golden Line for Becky* Kiki: You think?! That would be awesome! Wait, that could neve really happen. And don't worry, you'll have plenty of time to pursue your modeling career while we're here. There's this guy, Elliot, that's a modeling scout. You could probably get a gig from him or something. Whoah, I lost track of time. I've gotta hit the slopes so I can find some nice gentlemen to hit my slopes. Get it? 1) Yes 2) Get outta here, Kiki! 3) Use Items (Choose 2) Kiki: We'll meet up later to check out the prospects at the club. Later! Erica: Hey, Becky. Kiki scares me. 1) Me too. 2) Everyone scares you, Erica 3) Use Item (Choose 2) Erica: That's not true! My uncle Abraham doesn't scare me! Or at least he didn't until his hand got that bizarre hook-wheel-pulley contraption in place of it. Anyway, have you forgotten the time Kiki stole your boyfriend? 1) Maybe... 2) That was in sixth grade. 3) Remeber that time you peed yourself? 4) Use item (Choose 3) Erica: On the plane or at the airport. I just have a nervous blader! A lot of people do! 1) Yeah, they're called the elderly. 2) It's okay, it happens to everyone.... 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Erica: I love the elderly! I just remembered what I wanted to tell you. While you're on the mountain, in between dating and working, you're gonna have to be mindful of all your friendships. Not just your old friends like me, Brett and Kiki - but any new ones you make while you're here. People get pretty crazy in places like this, so yo may have to do some meditation and relationship- fixing. And that's not even counting any enemies you might make along the way. But don't worry. I got your back. 1) Thanks for your advice, Erica. 2) You've got my back alright. WAY back. 3) Wow, that's so strange. You're actually shutting up long enough for me to get a word in 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Erica: That's what I'm good at. I'm certainly not good at dating. 1) Don't worry, we'll find someone for you. 2) There's other things you're good at. 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Erica: Really? 1) We'll play by ear... 2) By the time we leave this mountain I promise you will have gone on at least one date 3) Use Item (Choose 2) Erica: Becky, you're my BFF - Best Friends Forever! 1) Bwahahahah! 'Best Friends Forever'! That's the lamest thing I've ever heard! 2) Thank you, and you're my....BFF. 3) Use Item (Choose 2) Erica: That reminds me! I have something for you! *You have receieved the Best Friends Forever Necklace* Erica: It should come in handy later on. 1) Thanks, Erica. 2) No, Thanks. 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Erica: No Problem. Anyways, I guess we better get going. There's a lot to do. Good Luck! Brett: Oh, hye Becky, I almost forgot.... Erica: Hey, Brett... Brett: Uhm, hey Erica...Becky, I got this for you. Just in case... *You have received the Pepper Spray* Use it wisely. People get pretty pissed when you do. Just ask the bellhop. Erica: Brett, you're so practical. Brett: Yeah... Erica: Brett, I've got a copy of War and Peace.. Brett: Gotta go! Erica: Aww...He doesn't tink he can get away that easily, does he? Anyways, good luck on the mountain, Becky! I'm sure you'll do fine. Just remember, every word you speak counts....so watch what you say. Becky: Does that include saying 'Erica peed herself on the way over here'? Erica: Oh, how do you solve a problem like Becky? SCENE COMPLETE +----------------------+ | The Last Model Scout | +----------------------+------------------------------------------------------+ | Description: You're taking a walk around the resort with Kiki when you spot | | a rather handomse man by the benches. His name is Elliot and he's a model | | scout. | +------------------------------------------------------+----------------------+ | Objective: Convince him you would make a good model. | +------------------------------------------------------+ Kiki: Hey, Becky. That model scout I told you aobut is over there. His name is Elliot. See if you can convince him to make you a model. But be careful, he can be pretty slick. If you don't get the job, you can always work as a waitress in the Tap Room. Good luck, doll. I'll call you later to see how it went. Becky: Hello? Elliot: Hey. Becky: I'm Becky. Elliot: Elliot. 1) So I hear you're looking for models? 2) How's it going? 3) Hey there, cutie. 4) Use Item (Choose 2) Elliot: Not bad. You? 1) Eh, I wish I had a modeling contract. 2) Awful 3) Terrfic! 4) Use Item (Choose 2) Elliot: Hey, I got problems of my own. 1) So, I hear you're looking for models? 2) How's your day been 3) What kind of underwear are you wearing? 4) Use Item (Choose 3) Elliot: There's only one way to find out. 1) What'd you have in mind? 2) So, I hear you're looking for models? 3) Uhm, no thank you... 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Elliot: Here's my hotel room key. Meet me up there in fifteen minutes. *You have received the keys* You Decide too... 1) Go meet Elliot in his room 2) Wati for him to walk away the sneak out through the back exit. (Choose 2) Becky: What'd I say? Kiki: Well, so much for being a model. Waitressing is much more down to earth, anyway. SCENE COMPLETE +--------------------------+ | The Sketchy Ex-Boyfriend | +--------------------------+------------------------------+ | Description: Survive your first encounter wit the 'ex.' | +----------------------------------------------+----------+-------------+ | Objective: Don't let Sean weasel his way back into your life! Get the | | closure you need! | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ Alex: Hey, are you Becky? Hi, I'm Alex. I'm ones of the locals- I'm suprised you haven't run into me yet. Anyway, some guy named Sean is looking for you over at the ski shop. He said he flew all the way from New York to get you back- he's telling everyone and make a real ass of himself. Just thought you might like to know. Call me some time and let me know how it turns out! *You have received the Cell Phone- Alex's #* Alex: Oh, and here-take this. Just because he's your ex doesn't mean you can't look nice. *You have received the Nail File* Alex: See you around! Awkward! You've never had to deal with an ex before, much less while everyone watches. You don't want to hurt your reputation by spazzing out on him, but he did hurt you, and that's NOT okay. Stick it to him - make it clear that the two of you DO NOT have a future. Sean: Becky? 1) Sean?!? 2) Sean. 3) Kill me now. (Choose 2) Sean: Becky! It is you. Oh wow! What are you doing here? 1) Skiing. Like I said I was going when I stormed out of your apartment. 2) I think that's my line. 3) Juggling cabbages. What does it look like I'm doing? 4) Um, pretty much standing in shock, honestly. (Choose 3) Sean: Um... Yeah, this is so weird! I had this skip trip with some buds of mine and everybody bailed but me. 1) You're serious? 2) Wow, that sounds contrived enough to be true. 3) Lord knows you have the money to throw around. (Choose 1) Sean: As a terminal illness. 1) What a coincidence. I'm suddenly feeling sick myself. 2) Well that was mildly offensive. 3) As serious as cheating on your girlfriend of two years? (Choose 3) Sean: Aw, jeez. Yeah. I'm glad you brought that up. 1) Are you? 2) No you're not. 3) You know what? I have somewhere I need to be. Piss off. (Choose 2) Sean: Come on. We can't dance around this forever. Can I just say it? Im sorry. For hurting you. 1) ... 2) You done? 3) Really? 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Sean: It was a huge mistake, a huge stupid mistake, and I deserve everything I got. 1) ... 2) You done? 3) Really? 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Sean: And for the record, she was nothing compared to you. 1) ... 2) You done? 3) Really? 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Sean: I don't even know why I did it. 1) ... 2) You done? 3) Really? 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Sean: Well, yeah, okay I know why I did it. I'm just saying I know it was wrong. 1) ... 2) You done? 3) Really? 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Sean: And now I'm just talking and you're just staring at me. 1) ... 2) You done? 3) Really? 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Sean: Say something! 1) You done? 2) Really? 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Sean: No. I want to show you there's no hard feelings. Let me buy you dinner. 1) Are you kidding me? 2) Are you freakin' kidding me? 3) You're kidding, right? 4) Sooooo much kidding of the me variety right now 5) There's nothing wrong with that propsal whatsoever. (Choose 2) Sean: 'Course not. We're friends, aren't we? 1) Friends don't do what you did. 2) Really. You think of us as friends? (Choose 1) Sean: Oh come on, of course they do. 1) What? 2) What?!?!?!?!?! 3) WHAT!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! (Choose 1) Sean: Friends screw each other over every now and then. Sometimes it can't be helped. But at the end of the day they forgive, that's what makes them friends. 1) That's a pretty messed up world view, even for you. 2) Wow. Our whole relationship makes so much more sense now. 3) WHA-WHA-WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??! 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Sean: It's not like you never lied to me every now and then. 1) When did I ever lie to you? 2) I'm not the issue here! 3) What, you're going to blame me for this? 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Sean: Um, hello? My birthday party last year? Ring any bells? 1) Um..let's see..no. 2) How did you hear about that? 3) It was a surprise party! If I didn't lie it wouldn't have been a surprise! 4) Use Item (Choose 3) Sean: So you admit that sometimes lies are necessary. 1) No! 2) Yeah, fine, I guess so. (Choose 1) Sean: Come to dinner with me. 1) Okay, Fine. 2) Maybe some other time. 3) Look... (Choose 3) 1) You're right. We are friends. Were at least. 2) Apologize, don't apologize. Sorry's just a word. And words can't undo what you did. 3) I really can't do this. I pretty much hate you right now. (Choose 3) 1) Go break your leg on the bunny hill or something. 2) Get back on a plane and go home. 3) Eat yellow snow and die. (Choose 3) *You have received the Golden Line Notebook for Becky- Eat Yellow snow and die. Sean: Wait- This whole thing is stupid- I came here to get you back and that's exactly what I'm going to do! Becky, I'm crazy about you and I now you're crazy about me. No matter what you do, you'll always love me and carry me with you. I could cheat on you a million times and it wouldn't change that. This is it! This is the moment to settle everything 1) Sean, I hate you! Get out of my life! 2) Sean, I love you! Take me back, I beg you. 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Sean: I'm so sorry!!!!!!!!!! Take me back, please!!! I'll do anything!!!!! 1) No! 2) No way! 3) Nuh-uh (Choose 2) Sean: WAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!! Sean runs off in tears, and suddenly you feel like a super hero who broke free of the villain's evil clutches. *******UNLOCKED ART WORK- BREAKING FREE********* And yet...you feel like you were really over him you would have done something different...Oh well, Here's to being officially single! SCENE COMPLETE +------------+ | Guess Who? | +------------+-----------------------------------------+ | Brett wants to set you up on a blind date. | +------------------------------------------------------+ | Objective: Find out who your blind date is. | +------------------------------------------------------+ Brett: Hey Beckster, isn't this club hot? 1) It's all right, I guess. 2) I just ran into Sean. (Choose 1) Brett: Just all right? This place is live, I just know I'm hooking up tonight! Tonight's all about meeting new people... 1) Right. Bring on the boys. 2) I don't think I'm ready for that just yet. (Choose 1) Brett: Well, as it happens, I have a friend who has a little crush on you. 1) Who? (Choose 1) Brett: I'm not allowed to tell you. Will you go out with him this weekend? 1) A blind date? Sounds fun. 2) A blind date? No Way. (Choose 1) Brett: Great! I'm gonna give him a call and set it all up. Now skedaddle, you're scaring off the ladies. Now you're having second thoughts. What if the guy's a total freak? You gotta find out who he is! You look around the club, someone here must have the info! Checkpoint Reached 1) There's Leanne over in the lounge. If there's gossip to be had, she's got it! 2) Couldn't hurt to try buttering up Brett one more time, maybe he'll cave. 3) Hey, who's that dark and handsome stanger on the dance floor? (Choose 1) 1) Hi Leanne. (Choose 1) Leanne: Sorry, I don't seem to recall you. 1) We haven't met. My name's Becky. (Choose 1) 1) Buy you a drink? 2) You know everything there is to know around here, right? 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Leanne: Why, that all depends on what you're buyin'. 1) A cosmoplitan? 2) A mint julep? 3) A long island ice tea? (Choose 2) Leanne: Why thanks, sugar! 1) You know everything there is to know around here, right? 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Leanne: I 'spose I know some things. Why? 1) I have a question for ya... (Choose 1) 1) Do you know who Brett set me up with? (Choose 1) Leanne: Why, that sounds like somethin' you should ask Brett. 1) Couldn't hurt to try buttering up Brett one more time, maybe he'll cave. 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Brett: Whaasssap? 1) About the blind date... 2) You tell me, buuuudddy. 3) I know who my blind date is. (Choose 2) *You have received the Golden Line Notebook for Becky- You tell me, buuuddy* Brett: Just meeting some buds, toss back some suds, you know. 1) Anyone in particular? 2) Anyone cute? 3) Sounds fun. Mind if I join you? 4) Use Item (Choose 3) Brett: Yes. No girls allowed. 1) That's gender discrimination! 2) That's fine, I'll just go over to the lounge...all by myself. (Choose 1) Brett: OK. Hey, if you're headed to the lounge, will you return this to Leanne for me? *You have received the Texas Flame Hot Sauce* Becky: Jerk. Fine. 1) There's Leanne over in the lounge. If there's gossip to be had, she's got it! 2) Hey, who's the dark and handsome stranger on the dance floor? 3) Use Item (Choose 1) 1) Hi Leanne. (Choose 1) Leanne: Hello again. 1) Can I ask you something? 2) Use Item -Texas Flame Hot Sauce- (Choose 2) You no longer have the Texas Flame hot Sauce. Leanne: Thanks! Those boys were trying to make chili without hot sauce, pure sacreligin'! So you're a friend of Brett's? Isn't he just as sweet as a cream on a corncake? Becky: Um, he sure is. 1) I have a question for ya... (Choose 1) 1) Would you ever go on a blind date? 2) Do you know any of Brett's guy friends? (Choose 2) Leanne: Oh my, the wide world knows about my indsicretion? Becky: What? Leanne: Oh, nothing, never you mind! Honey, would you promise to do me a teensy favor? 1) Sure 2) What is it? (Choose 1) Leanne: I'd be might grateful if you'd return this to Lucas for me. He left it behind...at my place... *You have received the sweatshirt* Leanne: Oh my, I'm redder than gooseberry pie. Here, let me know how the date goes. 'Scuse me, I'm gonna go powder my nose! *You have received the Cell Phone- Leanne's #* 1) Hey, who's the dark and handsome stranger on the dance floor? (Choose 1) 1) Hi. Are you Lucas? 2) Hi cutie. (Choose 1) Lucas: Yeah. You're Becky, right? 1) Nice to meet you. I've got a question for ya. 2) Use Item -Sweatshirt- (Choose 2) Lucas: Oh. Leanne gave this to you? This isn't what it looks like. Please don't tell Alex! Becky: Alex? Lucas: My girlfriend? Please...I was drunk, and she kept saying I was cuter than a peanut on a pinecone....or something... 1) Don't worry, I won't tell her. 2) Why shouldn't I tell her? 3) Use Item (Choose 2) Lucas: I'm begging you! I'll do anything! Becky: Tell me who Brett is setting me up with. Lucas: I can only tell you that you're supposed to meet him in the Tap Room at 8:00 tommorrow night. Becky: Thanks, Lucas. Lucas: No, thank you. Here call me if he gives you any trouble. *You have receieved the Cell Phone- Lucas' #* 1) Don't worry. I won't tell her. 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Lucas: Thank you thank you thank you! You no longer have the sweatshirt Lucas: Did Brett tell you where to meet Danny? Becky: His name is Danny? Tell me more about him. 1) What does he look like? 2) What's he like? 3) What does he do? 4) Use Item (Choose 2) Lucas: Sorry, that's all I can say. Danny would kill me. Not that he could, ha ha. Becky Thanks, Lucas. Lucas: Hey, if it doesn't work out, give me a call. Brett: Hey Becky! I almost forgot to give you this. *You have received the Rose* Brett: The bar's always so crowded, this way he can spot you easily. Have fun! Hmmm, I wonder what Danny is like.... *You unlocked the Art- Blind Date Fantasy* SCENE COMPLETE +--------------------+ | Bonus: Gift Of Gab | +--------------------+------------------------+ | Leane is really bored. | +---------------------------------------------+ | Objective: Amuse her with some good gossip. | +---------------------------------------------+ Leanne: I'm so awfully bored! I'd give all to hear somethin' amusin'! You know what, I reckon I would. Like this here gift card for the boutique. All right, time to gather up some good gossip from the girls! 1) [Talk To Erica.] 2) [Talk To Kiki.] 3) [Talk To Alex.] 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Erica: Becky! I'm so glad you're here! Will you help me pick a sweater for my date tonight? 1) Sure! 2) You have a date tonight? 3) In a minute. Have you heard any good gossip lately? (Choose 1) Erica: See the green turtleneck brings out the color of my eyes but the black turtleneck is a little more sexy. Maybe too sexy... 1) I think you should go with the black one. 2) The green one. Defintley 3) Have you considered wearing something other than a tutrleneck? (Choose 2) Erica: You think so? Thanks, Becks! 1) Customers are always coming in and out of ehre. Heard anything good? 2) Got any dirt on Kiki? (Choose 2) Erica: Well, my optometrist is married to a plastic surgeon. And she said he gave the same nose job to two girls in one day! And that one girl had a name like Kelly, I bet it was Kiki! Becky: Hmmmm, thanks, Erica. 1) [Go tell Leanne.] 2) [Talk to Kiki.] 3) [Talk to Alex.] (Choose 2) Kiki: (singing) I'm....to sexy for my haircut, too sexy for my tank top....Oh, hey, Beckerton! Didn't see ya there. Wanna help me pick a lipstick? I can't decide between harlot red and pucker-up pink. Or maybe I should go with wanton watermelon. 1) The harlot red. 2) Pucker-up pink! 3) Whaterver, it's not like it'll stay on your lips for long. (Choose 2) Kiki: Right! Stand back, boys! So, are you kicking it at Sanctuary tonight? 1) You know it! 2) No, I gotta get ready to go mett Danny. (Choose 2) Kiki: Oh, right. Being the superfriend that I am I dug up some dirt on Danny- boy. 1) Well, out with it! 2) Let's talk about other people. (Choose 2) Kiki: Well, I did hear a little something about your boy Brett. Seems he has a crush on little Miss Souther Debutante. 1) Leanne? 2) Thanks Kiki, that's perfect! (Choose 2) 1) [Go tell Leanne.] 2) [Talk to Alex.] 3) Use Item (Choose 2) Alex: Hmmm, a stud or a loop? 1) That's a nice earring. 2) So Alex, heard any good gossip? (Choose 2) Alex: Besides Lucas cheating on me with Leanne and no one telling me? No, not really. 1) I'm really sorry about that. 2) Oh, no one's still talking about that. (Choose 1) Alex: Whatever. Other people have it worse, I guess. Becky: Like who? Alex: Oh, it's nothing, just something I overheard at the restaurant. Elliot's dad is going bankrupt! 1) Really? 2) No way. (Choose 1) Alex: It's probably not true...rich people never get what's coming to them. Becky: Yeah, probably not. Thanks, Alex! 1) [Go tell Leanne.] 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Leanne: (singing) Jambalay, crawfish pie...Wait, how's it go again? 1) Hi Leanne. 2) Guess what I just heard! 3) How's it going? 4) Use Item (Choose 2) Leanne: Good gracious, what? 1) Well.... (Choose 1) Becky: I heard that Kiki had a nose job! Leanne: Oh honey, who hasn't? Did you hear anything else interesting? 1) Hmmm.... (Choose 1) Becky: I head that someone likes you... Leanne: Who? Becky: Brett. Leanne: Well, that may be somethin' worth investigatin'! My, you're just a barrel of information today! Hear anything else? 1) Actually... (Choose 1) Becky: Did you hear that Elliot's dad is going bankrupt? Leanne: But we're s'posed to spend the summer yachting! 1) So what d'ya think? Leanne: I think thats the best gossip I've heard in ages! Here, honey, have this. *You have received the gift card* Becky: Thanks! SCENE COMPLETE +------------+ | Blind Date | +------------+----------------------------------------------------------+ | You meet Danny in the Tap Room. | +----------------------------------------------------------+------------+ | Objective: Get out of there without hurting his feelings | +----------------------------------------------------------+ You wait at the bar in the Tap Room with the red rose. You scan every guy that enters. Which one could he be? Suddenly, a short kid in a skip cap makes his way over to you. Oh. Great. Careful, he is Brett's friend. If you're gonna let him down, better do it gently. Danny: Hi. Are you Becky? 1) Um, no. This rose was here when I sat down. 2) Yes. You must be Danny. 3) Uh huh. Danny, right? (Choose 3) Danny: Yeah, but you can call me Dan. Or Daniel. Or...you know.. 1) Right... 2) Nice to meet yo, Danny Dan Daniel. (Choose 2) Danny: Oh here, let me give you this. This way we won't have to rely on Brett again. *You have received the Cell Phone- Danny's #* CHECKPOINT REACHED! Alex: Oh, hi Becky. Is this your date....mmmph...date? Danny: Yep! Table for two, please. Alex: How nice. Smoking or non? 1) Smoking 2) Non (Choose 2) You get a cozy spot by the fireplace. Danny: Any suggestions? 1) The raw oysters. 2) The steak with sauteed onions and garlic mashed potatoes. 3) I usually order the chicken salad. (Choose 1) Danny: Hmmm....Hey, what did the mother cow name her baby girl? 1) I give up. 2) What? (Choose 2) Danny: Veal-ma. 1) Ha ha! 2) I think I'm gonna be sick. 3) Use Item (Choose 2) Danny: Oh! You're not a vegetarian, are you? 1) Why yes, yes I am. 2) No, I just may have caught a stomach bug. Excuse me. [Run to the bathroom.] (Choose 2) You can't believe Brett set you up with this loser! What to do now? 1) [Climb out the bathroom window.] 2) [Call a friend for advice.] (Choose 2) You only have time to call one friend before Danny gets suspicious! Who will it be? 1) [Call Brett! He got you into this mess!] 2) [Call Kiki! She's been on tons of bad dates!] (Choose 1) Brett: Hi Becks! How's the date going? 1) You can't be serious 2) (lying) Pretty well. (Choose 1) Brett: What? 1) How could you pawn me off on this loser! I thought we were friends! 2) Danny's not really my type, Brett. (Choose 2) Brett: I thought you might say that. Because your type isn't smart, sincere and funny.... Becky: Bret.... Brett: It's the brutish, philandering aplha male. 1) Wow. Cheap Shot. 2) That's.....not....fair! (Choose 1) Brett: Yeah, maybe. This was a mistake. Now I'll have to deal with him moping aroun the apartment. 1) Not my problem. 2) I'll let him off easy. But you owe me. (Choose 2) Brett: Spare me his whining and you can have my Swiss Army Knife. Becky: Jerk. You've got yourself a deal. 1) [You return to the table.] (Choose 1) Alex: What can I get you two lovebirds? 1) I'll have... (Choose 1) 1) The stuffed flounder with popcorn shrimp. 2) The artichoke tortellini with asparagus. 3) The cracked crab with truffle sauce. 4) Nothing. I'm leaving. (Choose 3) Danny: Make it two. So, tell me about yourself. 1) OK. What do you want to know? 2) You first, cutie. 3) I'm sorry, but I have to go. (Choose 1) Danny: Well for starters, what brings you to The Slopes? 1) The truth? Bad Breakup. 2) The truth? The hot tubs and hot cocoa. 3) The truth? I love tearing down the side of a mountain. 4) I'm sorry, but I have to go. (Choose 3) Danny: Oh. Heh heh. Yeah, me too. 1) Really? 2) Really? 3) I'm sorry, but I have to go. (Choose 1) Danny: No, not really. The truth is it terrifies me. 1) OK. 2) OK. 3) I'm sorry, but I have to go. (Choose 1) Danny: Maybe you could teach me. 1) Maybe. 2) Maybe. 3) I'm sorry, but I have to go. (Choose 1) Danny: You must think I'm a total loser. 1) No! 2) No.... 3) I'm sorry, but I have to go. (Choose 2) Danny: I don't know what I was thinking, asking Brett to set us up. I'm sorry. 1) Don't be. I'm having a lovely time. 2) Don't be, I'm having a lovely time. (Choose 2) Danny: Really? 1) Really. (Choose 1) [The food arrives.] Danny: Bon Appetit! Danny takes a big bite of his dinner. Suddenly, he starts turning purple. He's choking! 1) [Heimlech Manuever!] 2) [Call for help!] 3) [Point and laugh.] (Choose 2) Alex: I've got it!. [She performs the Heimlech Manuever on Danny.] *Unlocked Art- Poor Poor Danny* He looks at his rescuer, Alex, and falls in love instantly. They leave together. Hey, what's that on his chair? *You have receieved the joke book* And something fell out of his pocket... *You have received the laxitives* 1) Did you get anything else? (Choose 1) *You have received the Pocket Knife* All right then! Well Done! SCENE COMPLETE +------------------+ | Southern Comfort | +------------------+---------------------------+ | It's your first day at your waitressing job. | +----------------------------------------------+ | Objective: Deal with the crazy customers. | +----------------------------------------------+ Alex: Hey, I'm suppsoed to show you the ropes. But once I'm done you best stay out of my way. 1) How's your day going so far, Alex? 2) What do I have to do? 3) What's stuck up your butt? 4) Why don't you like me? 5) Use Item (Choose 2) Alex: First you gotta greet the custoemr. Some like to chit-chat, others don't. Once they're comfortable, take their order. Get their food. Then you ask them how it is. Think you can handle that, Miss Priss? 1) Could you do the first one for me? 2) I got it. 3) I could probably do it better than yo. 4) Use Item (Choose 2) Alex: Do you ever stop smiling? Good luck, chump. Leanne: Lordy, I'm hungry as a gutted hen. 1) Are you ready to order? 2) Hello, my name is Becky? 3) How's your meal? 4) Let me get your food and beverage... 5) Use Item (Choose 2) Leanne: That's right! Your the little darlin' who brought me all that gossip! Well, now that we're in a more formal setting, it's high time I made a formal introduction! My name's Leanne Mary Cynthia Hamliton the fourth and I'm worn to a frazzle. 1) How's the weather outside? 2) What do you do for fun? 3) That's certaintly a nice outfit. 4) Use Item (Choose 2) Leanne: You got me curiouser than a possum eating bumble-bees. WAtcha mean by that? 1) Do you ever go skiing? 2) Do you ever go to Sanctuary? 3) Do you eve go skinny-dipping? (Choose 3) *You have received the Golden Line Notebook for Becky- Do you ever go skinny dipping* Leanne: I sure as heckfire do not! I was a properly raised southern lass! 1) Are you ready to order? 2) Hello, my name is Becky? 3) How's your meal? 4) Let me get your food and beverage... 5) Use Item (Choose 1) Leanne: I'm readier than a woman twelve months pregnant. 1) What can I get you to eat? 2) Would you like anything else? 3) What can I get you to drink? 4) If that's everything... 5) Use Item (Choose 3) Leanne: Watcha got? 1) Soda? 2) Coffee? 3) Tea? 4) Let's move onto something else... (Choose 1) Leanne: Certaintly not! 1) Soda? 2) Coffee? 3) Tea? 4) Let's move onto something else... (Choose 2) Leanne: Certaintly not! 1) Soda? 2) Coffee? 3) Tea? 4) Let's move onto something else... (Choose 3) Leanne: I'd like me some rye! No, I want lemonade! Or iced tea..Or water... 1) What can I get you to eat? 2) Would you like anything else? 3) If that's everything... 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Leanne: You know it's suppertime when the hogs is sqealin'. 1) Almond-crusted salmon? 2) Linguini in clam sauce? 3) Chef salad? 4) Just pick something, you bumpkin! (Choose 1) Leanne: Nope, don't want that. 1) Almond-crusted salmon? 2) Linguini in clam sauce? 3) Chef salad? 4) Just pick something, you bumpkin! (Choose 2) Leanne: Nope, don't want that. 1) Almond-crusted salmon? 2) Linguini in clam sauce? 3) Chef salad? 4) Just pick something, you bumpkin! (Choose 3) Leanne: I'd like spare ribs and mashed potatoes. No wait, a large bowl of chitlins! Or maybe collard greens cooked in garlic...Then there's always bacon and beans with corn... 1) Would you like anything else? 2) If that's everything... 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Leanne: I'd also like a slice of key lime pie. Or a cherry yogurt. Maybe a basket of bread. No, just some chicken soup. But there's always a bowl of strawberries...Ice cream. Definitley ice cream. Shepherd's pie...? 1) If that's everything... 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Leanne: If things get any better, I may have to hire someone to help me enjoy it. 1) Hello, my name is Becky. 2) How's your meal? 3) Let me get your food and beverage... 4) Use Item (Choose 3) Leanne: I don't mean to be a Weasely Wally but would you mind repeating my order? 1) I'd rather not if you don't mind. 2) Absolutely, ma'am. 3) How about we just let it be a suprise? 4) Use Item (Choose 2) Becky: To Drink you would like... 1) Iced Tea. 2) Coffee. 3) Lemonade. 4) Soda. 5) Tea. 6) Water. 7) Rye. 8) Use Item (Choose 6) Leanne: You're gooder than grits! Becky: For your meal you ordered... 1) A large bowl of chitlins 2) Almond-crusted salmon. 3) Chef Salad. 4) Spare ribs with mashed potatoes. 5) Collard Greens cooked in garlic 6) Linguini in clam sauce. 7) Bacon and beans with corn. 8) Use Item. (Choose 7) Leanne: Ain't you just cute as a sack of puppies! And you also want... 1) Chicken soup. 2) Ice cream. 3) Shepherd's pie. 4) Key lime pie. 5) Strawberries. 6) Bread. 7) Cherry yogurt. 8) Use Item. (Choose 3) Leanne: Well, I'm just swaney! 1) Are you ready to order. 2) Hello, my name is Becky. 3) How's your meal? 4) Let me get your food and beverage... 5) Use Item (Choose 3) Leanne: There's a fly in my food! 1) That's not a fly. 2) Don't worry, it is good for you. 3) I'll take it back immdeiatley. 4) I don't know what's with the chef today. 5) Use Item. (Choose 2) Leanne: Well knock me down and steal my teeth! You sure about that? I'm fixing to speak with your manager. 1) She's not in today. 2) You don't need to do that. 3) Please don't get me fired! 4) Just cause a chicken's got wings don't mean it can fly. 5) Use Item. (Choose 4) Leanne: That's a good point. We better get on the stick a peice. Go fetch that manager of yours. 1) Look, today's my first day. 2) Look, you're my first customer. 3) Look, this is my first job. 4) Look, this is my first time away from home. 5) Use Item (Choose 2) Leanne: Well, if that don't put the pepper in the gumbo. 1) Please please please please! I'm sure we can work this out! 2) If you get me fired, I will beat you down. 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Leanne: My lord, what a cad I've been. I was meaner than Stonewall Jackson surround by Yankees. I hope this tip can help you forgive my behavior... *You have receieved the Money- Twenty-five bucks* Alex: Whoa killer, you did a lot better than I thought. Probably thanks to my guidance. What do you say? Truce? 1) Oh! Now you want a truce! No way! 2) Of course. (Choose 2) Alex: It's good to have you on my team. Good job! If you can make it in the Tap Room, you can make it anywhere... *Unlocked Art- Born to Waitress* SCENE COMPLETE. +---------------------------------+ | Bonus: Snow Bird Shopping Spree | +---------------------------------+------------------------------------------+ | You've worked your butt off for some hard-earned cash. Obviously, the next | | step is to spend it! | +-------------------------+--------------------------------------------------+ | Objective: Go Shopping! | +-------------------------+ Erica: Hey Becks, you came to visit me! 1) Actually, I'm here to do some shopping. 2) Yes...I did... (Choose 2) Erica: Wait a second, how'd you know I was working now? You came to shop, didn't you? Well, I guess I better tell you what we got in today...For only twenty-five dollars a piecee we've got super warm mittens, a super-cool wallet, a super-waxy candle and a super....comby comb. Then for only 50$ we have an awesome radio or a beautiful silver ring. Aren't I a great saleswoman? 1) The best I've ever seen. 2) You couldn't sell food to a third world country! (Choose 1) Erica: Perhaps, not the best ever but...Maybe second best ever? So, are we ready? 1) Yes (Choose 1) Becky: I'll take the... 1) Radio for $50. 2) Ring for $50. 3) Mittens for $25. 4) Candle for $25. 5) Wallet for $25. 6) Comb for $25. 7) Use Item (Choose 3) *You no longer have the Money- Twenty-five bucks* *You have received the mittens* Erica: Keep your dirt mitts off me! Becky: Huh? Erica: Nothing. Would you like to make this purchase. 1) Yes 2) No (Choose 1) Erica: Thank you for shopping at the Snow Bird Boutique. And please - cough (Call me) - come again! SCENE COMPLETE +------------------------+ | Ex-Boyfriend Roadblock | +------------------------+----------------------------------------------+ | You have to get into the VIP Room in Sanctuary to meet Conor but you | | ex-boyfriend, Sean, is working the door. | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Objective: Get into the VIP Room. | +-----------------------------------+ Erica: ....And then I said, 'They can't be prokaryotes if they don't consume bacteria!' Bwahahahahahhahhahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha ahahahahahahahhahahhahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahaha! Snort! Becky: Well, at least you got a new cat out of the whole experince - Conor: Excuse me, ladies. Sorry to interrupt but do you know where I could get my parking validated? Becky: I'd be more than happy to validate your - Erica: Sure, here you go. Conor: Thanks. Becky: Your wel- Erica; No loitering unless you're gonna buy something. Conor: Bye. Erica: So anyway, once I got the cat,it only had three legs and I had to return that bastard - Becky: Who's that? Erica: Who? Becky: That guy. Erica: Oh. That's Conor. His dad owns the mountain and he runs Sanctuary. He always hangs out in the VIP room. Becky; I just remembered this thing I forgot to do..See you later... Erica: Amoeba later! Checkpoint Reached! Great! Ofa ll the people that could've been hired as the bouncer for Sanctuary's VIP Room, of course they got... Sean: Hello, Becky. 1) Hello, sexy. 2) Hey Sean, how are you feeling? 3) Hye, I'm in a hurry. (Choose 3) Sean: Relax. 1) How's the new job? 2) I've missed you so much. 3) I need to get inside. (Choose 1) Sean: Don't pretend like you care. 1) You're looking good. 2) You're looking good. 3) You're looking good. (Choose 2) Sean: You too. 1) So, you're to doorman? 2) So, what's going on inside? 3) So, who's DJing tonight? (Choose 1) Sean: Yup, I decide who comes in and out. Unless they're on the guest list or friends with the staff or the bouncer's out here or the owner's watching.. 1) Think you can get me in? 2) I've got a VIP pass. (Choose 1) Sean: Maybe...But first can I talk to you about something? 1) Sure, what? 2) No, I don't have time! (Choose 2) Sean: Okay, I'm sorry for bringing it up. But why do you wanna go inside so badly? 1) Ihave to meet someone in there. 2) (lying) I'm doing a modeling shoot inside. 3) Oh, you know... 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Sean: Who? 1) Brett. 2) Erica. 3) Conor. (Choose 2) Sean: I see. How long are you staying at the club? 1) Ten minutes. 2) As long as it takes. 3) The rest of the night. (Choose 2) Sean: Right. And what are you up to afterwards? 1) Not sure yet. 2) We'll see where the night takes me. 3) Home. (Choose 1) Sean: Of course. You sure you still wanan go in? 1) Yes. 2) Use Item. (Choose 1) Sean: I'm sorry, the VIP room's too full right now. I have to wait for some people to leave. You can just hang out here with me until they do. 1) Hey, what's that over there. 2) Bird bending bush back. 3) You would not believe the wart I have on my foot. 4) I'm so sick of you pushing me around. 5) Use Item (Choose 2) Sean: What? 1) Sorry, I was trying to confuse you.. 2) Rainbow running over red rock. 3) Yellow yoyo yawning you're yuck. 4) Use Item. (Choose 3) *You have received the Golden Line notebook- Yellow yoyo yawning you're yuck.* Sean: What's that? 1) Let me in right now! 2) Please let me in. 3) Where were wonderful weasels? 4) Use Item (Choose 3) Sean: I can't understand what you're saying. 1) Haham, you're crazy! 2) Diving dogs dumps donkey down. 3) Sean. If you don't let me in I'm gonna bite your face off. 4) Use Item (Choose 2) Sean: I'm gonna go get some help! Stay here and don't say anything to anyone! As sean runs away from the door, you quickly sneak into the VIP room without anyone noticing. On your way, you swipe one of his VIP Passes. Now you can enter whenever you wnat. *You have received the VIP Sanctuary Club Pass* As you walk past the lines waiting at the door and strut into the VIP room, yo have one thought on your mind... "How cool am I?" *Unlocked Art- Find me at the club* SCENE COMPLETE +------------------+ | Conquering Conor | +------------------+-----------------------+ | You finall find Conor in the VIP Room. | +------------------------------------------+ | Objective: Get him to ask you out. | +------------------------------------------+ Whoa! What's that?! My Cell phone! 1) [Answer it] 2) [Ignore it] (Choose 2) Becky: Oh, excuse me... Conor: Hey... 1) Hey cuteness, how's it hangining? 2) Hi, how are you? 3) W'dup. 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Conor: Not bad, sexy. 1) My name's Becky. 2) I'm your fantasy, but you can call me Becky. 3) I'm Becky, it's wonderful to meet you. (Choose 2) Conor: And my name's Becky's Love-slave, but you can call me Conor. 1) I know. 2) That's a nice name. 3) I'm glad we ran into each other. (Choose 1) Conor: You know? 1) I've been watching you. 2) I read about you in the papers. (Choose 1) Conor: I see. 1) So, what do you do for fun? 2) So, where do you work? 3) So, what's the craziest thing you've ever done? 4) Wanna hang out this weekend? 5) Use Item (Choose 1) Conor: I love snowboarding! 1) I ride a soft-tail. 2) I ride a v-duster. 3) I ride an apline. 4) I don't know anything about snowboarding. (Choose 1) Conor: A what?! 1) It's a new board that just came out. 2) I lied. I don't snowbard. 3) Let's talk about something else. (Choose 1) Conor: I never heard of it. 1) You probably don't get out that often. 2) I lied, there's no such thing. (Choose 2) Conor: Why'd you lie? 1) I wanted to impress you. 2) Cause snowboarders are so hot. (Choose 2) Conor: Oh... 1) Let's talk about something else... 2) Wanna hang out this weekend? (Choose 1) 1) So, where do you work? 2) So, what's the craziest thing you've ever done? 3) Wanna hang out this weekend? 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Conor: For my father. 1) It's so nice to meet a man who's close to his family. 2) Judging from you, he must be an extremely attractive man. 3) Do you two get along? (Choose 3) Conor: Not really. 1) Do you want to talk about it? 2) A back massage might cheer you up. 3) If you ever want to talk about it, just let me know. 4) Let's talk about something else... (Choose 1) Conor: I just can't stand the way he tries to control my life. 1) You need to stand up to him. 2) You should just ignore him. 3) We should run away together. (Choose 2) Conor: I think you're right. 1) Let's talk about something else.. 2) Wanna hang out this weekend? (Choose 1) Conor: Like what? 1) So, what's the craziest thing you've ever done? 2) Wanna hang out this weekend? 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Conor: I'm not sure I should be telling you this. 1) Come on, tell me! 2) You don't have to. 3) Either way. (Choose 2) Conor: Okay. Well, this one time I went skiing...NAKED! 1) I've got an even crazier story! 2) I don't have anything that can compete with that. (Choose 1) Conor: Oh yeah? 1) One time, I accidentally punched my grandma in the mouth. 2) One time, I stole my dad's car and wrecked it. 3) One time, my friend mixed ketchup with apple sauce and I ate it. (Choose 3) *You have received the Golden Line- One time, my friend mixed ketchup with apple sauce and I ate it* Conor: Wow. 1) Another time, I made out with three boys in one day. 2) Another time, I kissed my best friend Erica on the lips. 3) I'm really not all that wild. (Choose 2) Conor: Whoa. 1) Let's talk about something else... 2) Wanna hang out this weekend? (Choose 1) Conor: Like what? 1) Wanna hang out this weekend? 2) Use Item. (Choose 1) Conor: How's tommorow night? *You have received the Cell Phone- Conor's #* You've got a date with Conor! You decide the best way to handle this is to politely tell him you're looking forward to it and walk away, maintaining your cool as ice attitude... *Unlocked Art- Conor is Sprung* SCENE COMPLETE +-----------------------+ | Bonus: Kiss Face Race | +-----------------------+-----------------------------------------------------+ | Try to kiss every guy at Snow Bird Mountain. But remember, you can only | | kiss them if they say 'Yes.' It doesn't matter why they say it, as long as | | they say it. | +-------------------------------+---------------------------------------------+ | Objective: Kiss Everyon! | +-------------------------------+ Brett: Hey, Becky! 1) Kiss me, fool! 2) Your name is Lucas, right? 3) Do you like skiing? 4) [Kiss Him!!] 5) Use Item (Choose 3) Lucas: Hell yes! 1) Kiss me, fool! 2) Your name is Lucas, right? 3) Do you like skiing? 4) [Kiss Him!!] 5) Use Item (Choose 4) Lucas: Whoa, dude! Thanks! Danny: Hey there, Beck- 1) You have a dog, right? 2) That's an interesting hat... 3) That's a terrific hat... 4) [Kiss Him!!] 5) Use Item (Choose 2) Danny: Yes, I guess it is. 1) You have a dog, right? 2) That's an interesting hat... 3) That's a terrific hat... 4) [Kiss Him!!] 5) Use Item (Choose 4) Danny: Oh my, what a doosy! Sean: Beckyyy... Becky: Ech! 1) The square root of 16,641 is less than 132? 2) Are you still in love with me? 3) Do you want me to kiss you? 4) [Kiss Him!!] 5) Use Item (Choose 1) Sean: Uhmm...Yes? 1) The square root of 16,641 is less than 132? 2) Are you still in love with me? 3) Do you want me to kiss you? 4) [Kiss Him!!] 5) Use Item (Choose 4) Sean: Can I ahave another one? Elliott: Hey Becky, can you give me some dating advice? 1) No I don't have time. 2) Sure, but make it quick? 3) How about a kiss? 4) [Kiss Him!!] 5) Use Item (Choose 2) Elliott: Well I was talking to Leanne yesterday- Wait, it wasn't yesterday it was Wednesday- Maybe it was Monday? Anways, I was like "Wanna go see a movie?" and she was like "Yes." Becky: Sweet! Elliott: Huh? 1) No I don't have time. 2) Sure, but make it quick? 3) How about a kiss? 4) [Kiss Him!!] 5) Use Item (Choose 4) Elliott: Aw man, Leanne's never gonna forgive me for this one. Conor: Hey, there. 1) Kiss me!!! 2) So, you think I'm great, don't you? 3) Thirty divided by five is six, yes? 4) [Kiss Him!!] 5) Use Item (Choose 1) Conor: Yes, ma'am. 1) Kiss me!!! 2) So, you think I'm great, don't you? 3) Thirty divided by six 4) [Kiss Him!!] 5) Use Item (Choose 4) Conor: Wow! How about we try that again? Becky: Sorry, no time. Conor: Gotcha! Brett: Hey Becks, what's going on here? 1) Say 'yes'! 2) Just say 'yes'! 3) You're so annoying. 4) [Kiss Him!!] 5) Use Item (Choose 1) Brett: Yes, I can be rather annoying sometimes... 1) Say 'yes'! 2) Just say 'yes'! 3) You're so annoying. 4) [Kiss Him!!] 5) Use Item (Choose 4) Brett: Whoa! What was that for? *You have received the Nintendo DS* SCENE COMPELTE +-----------------------+ | Motivational Speakers | +-----------------------+----------------------------------------------------+ | It's your first real date in a while. You better play it safe and get | | advice from as many of your friends as possible. Just be careful, like | | with anything else some people have hidden motivations. | +------------------------------+---------------------------------------------+ | Objective: Get Advice. | +------------------------------+ It's been a while since you went on a date, you should go see your friends and ask for their advice. Just be careful, all advice is not good advice. Some people have hidden motivations. You can't go on your date until you get all the items from everyone. 1) [Get advice from Brett] 2) [Get advice from Erica] 3) [Get advice from Kiki] 4) [Get ready for your date] (Choose 1) Brett can give you advice from a guy's perspective. Brett: Hey fella, where you been? 1) Listen, I'm sorta going out with this guy and I need dating advice. 2) Stressed from work. 3) Hanging out. 4) Use Item (Choose 3) Brett: With who? 1) Conor. 2) Erica. 3) Kiki. 4) Alex. (Choose 2) Brett: Cool. 1) Listen, I'm sorta going out with this guy and I need dating advice. 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Brett: Who? 1) Conor. 2) You don't know him. 3) Use Item (Choose 2) Brett: What's his name? 1) Conor. 2) Skip. 3) Use Item (Choose 2) Brett: Who's he? 1) I met him at the ski shop. 2) I met him on the half-pint. 3) I met him in a ski-lift. (Choose 3) Brett: Cool. 1) Look Brett, I really need your advice. Can you help me or not? 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Brett: Of course I will. What do you need to know? 1) What should I talk about? 2) How should I act? 3) What should I wear? 4) Thanks so much, Brett, I really appreciate it. I gotta go. 5) Use Item (Choose 1) Brett: Cars. There's nothing guys like more than a girl who likes cars. 1) How should I act? 2) What should I wear? 3) Thanks so much, Brett, I really appreciate it. I gotta go. 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Brett: Ignore him. Guys go crazy for a girl that plays hard to get. 1) What should I wear? 2) Thanks so much, Brett, I really appreciate it. I gotta go. 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Brett: Lots and lots of perfume. Guys like that. 1) Thanks so much, Brett, I really appreciate it. I gotta go. 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Brett: You should talk to Shana. She gives great advice, if you can figure out what the hell she's saying. Reading her horoscope to her may help. Here's her number. You may have to call her if she's not at the trail. *You have received the Cell Phone- Shana's #* *You have received the Book of Horoscopes* 1) -Shana? (Choose 1) Shana: I'm from Massachusetts, my favorite food is jelly beans, and if there's one color I had to wear for the rest of my life it would be orange. Oh, and my name's Shana. 1) Shana, do you have something for me? 2) I need dating advice. 3) Use Item (Books of Horoscopes) (Choose 3) Becky: As you are in the midst of the Last Quarter Sun-Moon Phase you will notice Venus in Virgo opposing Uranus in Pisces. Obviously, this means a heavenly barrage of topsy-turvy conditions during the Cancer Moon. Shana: Of course! Why didn't I think of that?! 1) Because this is rubbish? 2) Glad I could help. 3) This book is as insane as you are! (Choose 3) *You have received Golden Line- This book is as insane as you are!* Shana: I'm not insane! Can I have that book? 1) Sure, I don't want this crap. 2) No, get your own. (Choose 1) Shana: You're so groovalicious! *You no longer have the Book of Horoscopes* Becky: I am groovlicious, aren't I? 1) Shana, do you have something for me? 2) I need dating advice. 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Shana: My spiritual guide used to wear many a glorious hairpin! *You have received the Hairpin* 1) I need dating advice. 2) Use Item (Choose 1) 1) What should I talk about? 2) How should I act? 3) What should I wear? 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Shana: Nature is the key to the door that is the human soul. Discuss it openly. 1) How should I act? 2) What should I wear? 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Shana: Women must take control of their lives! Gender roles are a myth! 1) What should I wear? 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Shana: My spiritual advisor would wear hairpins to keep her hair in line with her energy. 1) Thanks for your help, Shana. 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Shana: Poofy koofy! 1) [Get advice from Brett] 2) [Get advice from Erica] 3) [Get advice from Kiki] 4) [Get ready for your date] (Choose 2) Erica may not date all that much but she gives great advice. Erica: Hey Becky, how's going? 1) How are you doing? 2) Hey, I'm going on this date and I need your help. 3) I gotta jet. 4) Use Item (Choose 2) Erica: You've got a date? I can't even remember what those are. 1) I'll find you one too. 2) It's not that big of a deal. 3) It probably won't even work out. 4) Use Item (Choose 3) Erica: Don't say that. So tell me about this guy already? 1) He's really cute. 2) He's really smart. 3) He's really ice. 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Erica: Of course he is. What's his name? 1) Conor. 2) You don't know him. 3) Skip. 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Erica: Oh my god, he is SO hot! Are you gonna make out with him? 1) Of course! 2) IF he's a good boy. 3) We'll see what happens. 4) Use Item (Choose 3) Erica: Oh. 1) Can you give me any advice for the date? 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Erica: I've got the perfect perfume you can wear. It's called Le Amitie. *You have received the Perfume from Erica* Becky: Thank you so much, Erica! 1) [Get advice from Brett] 2) [Get advice from Erica] 3) [Get advice from Kiki] 4) [Get ready for your date] (Choose 3) Kiki can give you advice, she dates EVERYONE. Kiki: Becklesby! 1) I need dating advice. 2) Hey, Kiks! 3) I gotta jet. 4) Use Item (Choose 2) Kiki: Hiya, Becks. What's breakin'? 1) I've got a date with Conor. 2) I've got a date. 3) Not much. 4) I need dating advice. 5) I gotta jet. 6) Use Item (Choose 4) Kiki: Only cause you're my girl. The only thing that matters during a date is your pheromones. If your smell is sweet, his knees'll be weak. I will only let you use my secret perfum if you promise you'll use it. 1) I promise. 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Kiki: Here you go. *You have received the Perfume from Kiki* Becky: Kiki, you're the best. 1) [Get advice from Brett] 2) [Get advice from Erica] 3) [Get advice from Kiki] 4) [Get ready for your date] (Choose 4) With butterflies in your stomach, you think about how the date will probably go... *Unlocked Art- Hopeless Romantic* SCENE COMPLETE +----------------------------+ | Bonus: Becky's Cine-dream! | +----------------------------+-------------------+ | It's harder to find 'your guy' than you think. | +------------------------------+-----------------+-------------------------+ | Objective: Navigate the movie backdrops of Becky's dream so she can find | | 'her guy.' | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ I'm late!!! I'm late!!!!!! I have a test today!!! I need my ID card!!!! Wait. That's funny- I remember getting into bed, but not falling asleep... Where am I? Erica: Ms. Raine! Ms. Raine! 1) Erica! Where are we? 2) Erica, I think I'm dreaming! 3) Who's Ms. Raine? (Choose 3) Erica: Why, you're Ms. Raine! Most of your friends call you Beck though. But I'm just your employee. 1) Forget it- what's the news you were bringing me? 2) Just please tell me what's going!!! 3) If you're my employee could you fetch me a drink? 4) Use Item Erica: I suppose... *You have received the Drinks* 1) Forget it- what's the news you were bringing me? 2) Just please tell me what's going!!! 3) Use Item (Choose 2) Erica: Right! I almost forgot! It's about 'your guy'! He's been kidnapped! And if you don't act fast you'll never see him again. Becky: My guy! Suddenly, it all came flooding back to me...me dream guy...the times we spent together...those crazy Havana nights...But for some reason I couldn't place his face...All I knew is that I had to get him back. And that meant taking one last case... Erica: I'll help however I can, Ms. Raine! I already compiled some leads on where he might be! Will you go to the... 1) Estate? 2) Pier? 3) Police Station? (Choose 1) The estate belonged to the notorious con man/ madman Elton Lee. But how he figured into this was anybody's guess... Elton: Well well well, if it isn't Beck Raines. What brings you to my humble adbode? 1) Simple- I followed the trail of slime leading from the local swamp, you slude-guzzling scum! 2) I'm here to heat down a hot lead while the trail's still warm, sparky. 3) Toss the innocent act Elton. If I was interested in humble, I would have ordered a pie. (Choose 3) Elton: But my dear lady, you must believe me when I say that my intentions are as pure as the driven snow. 1) Oh, I've driven snow like yours before, and always down a dead end street. 2) Save your flattery- If I wanted to be called a dear lady, I would hunted and killed an elk and worn the carcass like a headdress. 3) Face it buster, you can't spell believe without lie any more than drama without ram or passions without ass. (Choose 1) Elton: Well you are a saucy one! What say we retire to my back chamber for some relaxtion? 1) No on your sad little life, low life. 2) What game are you really playing at? Backgammon? Parchessi? Knick knack patty wack? Who's dog are you giving a bone? 3) [Slap him] (Choose 3) Elton: All right! I'll tell you anything. just stop with the hitting! I bruise easily! 1) Talk (Choose 1) Elton: Okay. So I trumped up a false charge and sent 'your guy' to the can, and by can I mean police headquarters. Now get off my property! Erica: Will you go to the... 1) Estate? 2) Pier? 3) Police Station? (Choose 3) The police precint and Lietuenat Brenault were sure to drag up a whole sea of bad memories...and I was in no mood for swimming. Brenault: Beck! I thought I'd be seeing you today. 1) Can the peas and cut the carrots, mister. Tell me where he is! 2) Brenault! You old horse thief, you carpet bagger! 3) I'm here to report some criminal activity so make with the pen and paper, will ya? (Choose 2) Brenault: Park the charm act at the horse and buggy stables, sister. We both know why you're here, and it ain't to buy tickets for the annual policeman's ball. 1) Yeah, I'm looking for a Johnny who's not your ordinary Tom, Dick or Harry. 2) You haven't changed- trust is about as foreign to you as a Japanese Gopher riding in a German tank. Forget I asked. 3) And who says I haven't come back to set the crooked things straight? (Choose 3) Brenault: Baby, you could take an iron to this big ol' planet we call earth, and you still wouldn't make things straight. The earth is round, and so's our past. 1) Shelve the guilt trip, my bags aren't pack, and your passport's long since expired, buster! 2) My interpreter's on holiday, Jack, If you've got something to say to me say it in plain English. 3) [Slap him!] (Choose 2) Brenault: I love you, baby! Always have, always will. But you got a guy out there, and if you don't hurry, you'll never see him again! 1) So fess up! (Choose 1) Brenault: Your guy WAS here in lock down. But he got bailed out by some crazy broad calling her self La Femme Kikita. Try the pier. Erica: Will you go to the... 1) Estate? 2) Pier? 3) Police Station? (Choose 2) The piers had recently been taken over by two-bit floozy turned two-bit stoolie that I had crossed paths with before. She had different name before she tried to go legit, but now she makes everyone call her, 'La Femme Kikita'. La Femme Kikita: Well look what the cat dragged in. Another sorry sack of kitty litter if ya asked me. 1) Stop flapping your gums like you were the keynote speaker at some crazy dental convention- I need info! 2) Sister, if I'm the feline in this scenario then you're the dead rat. I'll be having for dinner tonight. 3) Quit what you're shoveling for two seconds and make with the real dirt, will ya? (Choose 1) La Femme Kikita: Well isn't that interesting- I happen to be expanding into the information business, if you know what I mean. 1) Sister, the only place you're expanding is into the midsection of that three dollar dress you're wearing. 2) The only thing interesting about this situation is that I'm still standing upright after a whiff of that skunk juice you call perfume. 3) Well good, because I need information more than a bootlegger needs a bathtub to keep his gin inside. (Choose 1) La Femme Kikita: You heartless witch! Hate-mongering harpy! There was no need to be so cruel. 1) Spill the beans! (Choose 1) La Femme Kikita: You're too late. Elton Lee set 'your guy' up to take the fall, and now he's felling the country by way of the abandoned runary in the woods! Becky: At last! It's you! My guy!!! Conor: You came for me!!! Becky: Of course I did! You're my guy!!! Conor: Kiss me!!! Becky: Yes my love! He kisses you with his small, sand-paper rough tongue. Wait, why does he have a small, sand-paper rough tongue? Who cares?!?!? Your in love!!! You awake to find yourself makeing out with a hedgehog!!! *You have received the Hedgehog* Why there's a hedgehog in your bed you'll never know. But you'll forget your last night together...in Havana...Oh and hey! You were sitting on your ID card all along. Weird. *You have received the ID* SCENE COMPLETE +-------------------+ | Ready, Set, Date! | +-------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+ | Description: You and Erica are getting you ready for your date. You can ask | | Erica for advice if you need it, but don't ke too long or else you'll be | | late. | +------------------------------------------------------+----------------------+ | Objective: Get Ready | +------------------------------------------------------+ *You have received the hairbrush* *You have received the Chewing Gum* Erica: Hey Becky, time to get ready for your date. Don't forget to brush your hair and put on shoes. Here's your shoes. You're gonna have to pick one of these pairs to wear. *You have received the High Heels* *You have received the Go-Go Boot* *You have received the slippers* Erica: Also, you may want to do something about..you know, the rest of you...? 1) Time to go... 2) I need advice on Conor... 3) Use Item (Choose 2) Erica: Fine, but Becky you really need to hurry up or else you'll be late. 1) What kind of music does Conor like? 2) What's his favorite food? 3) What's his favorite thing abou the mountain? 4) What's his family like? 5) That's all. 6) Use Item (Choose 4) Erica: All I know is he's sensitive about father. He's probably also senstive about people who are going to be late, like you. 1) What kind of music does Conor like? 2) What's his favorite food? 3) What's his favorite thing abou the mountain? 4) That's all. 5) Use Item (Choose 2) Erica: He always has soup whenever I see him. Do yo WANT to be late? 1) What kind of music does Conor like? 2) What's his favorite thing abou the mountain? 3) That's all. 4) Use Item (Choose 3) Erica: Thank god, I don't know how you'll ever make it on time. 1) Time to go... 2) I need advice on Conor... 3) Use Item (Choose 3- Nail File) Erica: Good thinking. 1) Time to go... 2) I need advice on Conor... 3) Use Item (Choose 3- Hairbrush) Erica: No more bed-head. 1) Time to go... 2) I need advice on Conor... 3) Use Item (Choose 3- Chewing Gum) Erica: Good idea. 1) Time to go... 2) I need advice on Conor... 3) Use Item (Choose 3- Perfume From Erica) Erica: Yay, you're using the perfume I gave you! I've never actually worn it on a date. 1) Time to go... 2) I need advice on Conor... 3) Use Item (Choose 3- High Heels) Erica: Thse look nice! 1) Time to go... 2) I need advice on Conor... 3) Use Item (Choose 3- Make-Up Apply all) 1) Time to go... 2) I need advice on Conor... 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Erica: Good luck, and don't forget, you have to wait for the right time to make you move. CHECKPOINT REACHED You have to find to find the perfect moment to kiss Conor. When the mood is most romantic... Conor: Hello. 1) Hey Conor 2) [Hold His Hand] 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Conor: Your eyes looks nice. 1) Thank You. (Choose 1) Conor: And your lips.. 1) Thanks. (Choose 1) Conor: And your cheeks - Do you alwa wear this much make-up? Not that it's a bad thing or anything... Uhm... So how's it going? 1) Pretty good. 2) [Hold his Hand] 3) Use Item (Choose 1) 1) So, what'd you do today? 2) So, what's your family like? 3) So, you're pretty cute... 4) So, what do you feel like doing tonight? 5) [Hold his Hand] 6) Use Item (Choose 1) Conor: Not much. Just hung out with some friends. You? 1) I went on a nature hike. 2) I test drove a car at this dealership. 3) I asked all my friends for advice on you. 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Conor: Really? Where'd you walk? 1) In Sanctuary. 2) In the woods. 3) In a hidden cave in the mountain that leads to a parallel dimension. (Choose 2) Conor: That's awesome! I try to go on a nature walk at least the times a week.\ 1) So, what'd you do today? 2) So, what's your family like? 3) So, you're pretty cute... 4) So, what do you feel like doing tonight? 5) [Hold his Hand] 6) Use Item (Choose 4) Conor: I'm not sure, what'd you have in mind? 1) We could go to Sanctuary. 2) We could go to the ski lift. 3) We could go to the tap room. 4) [Hold his Hand] 5) Use Item (Choose 2) Conor: I would love to do that. Becky: I know why... Conor: You do? 1) You wanna make out with me. 2) You wanna look out at the stars. 3) You wanna get me alone. 4) You wanna look down girl's shirts. 5) [Hold his Hand] 6) Use Item (Choose 4) *You Received Golden Line Notebook* Conor: Not really. 1) We could go to Sanctuary. 2) We could go to the ski lift. 3) We could go to the tap room. 4) [Hold his Hand] 5) Use Item (Choose 3) Conor: Perfect, I'm starving. Becky: I think I know what you're going to order, just by looking at yo. Conor: Oh, yeah? What's that? 1) A side salad. 2) A steak 3) The fish 4) The Soup. 5) [Hold his Hand] 6) Use Item (Choose 4) Conor: Oh my god! You're incredible! 1) So, what'd you do today? 2) So, what's your family like? 3) So, you're pretty cute... 4) So, what do you feel like doing tonight? 5) [Hold his Hand] 6) Use Item (Choose 2) Conor: They're pretty cool. 1) I'll bet you're a momma's boy. 2) You're probably close to your father. 3) Do you have any siblings? 4) So.. 5) [Hold his Hand] 6) Use Item (Choose 1) Conor: You guessed right. 1) So, what'd you do today? 2) So, what's your family like? 3) So, you're pretty cute... 4) So, what do you feel like doing tonight? 5) [Hold his Hand] 6) Use Item (Choose 3) Conor: Thank you. 1) Your face is just.. 2) Your eyes.... 3) Your lips... 4) So.. 5) [Hold his Hand] 6) Use Item (Choose 1) Conor: aAnd I can't believe how cute your cheeks are... 1) Your eyes.... 2) Your lips... 3) So.. 4) [Hold his Hand] 5) Use Item (Choose 1) Conor: I don't know what your mothr did to you but I hae to thank her for your eyes. 1) Your lips... 2) So.. 3) [Hold his Hand] 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Conor: My lips? No, your lips are almost too perfect to kiss. Almost... 1) So.. 2) [Hold his Hand] 3) Use Item (Choose 2) Conor: You have really soft hands. 1) [Kiss Him] 2) So... 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Conor: WOW! Wow...Wow. Becky: Wow. Conor: You are the greatest kisser of all time! But maybe I should double- check, just to make sure. ***You have received Art #3- Conor gets lucky*** -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- BRETT'S STORY -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- +-----------+ | Lift Off! | +-----------+-----------------------------------------------------------+ | You've arrived at Snow Bird Mountain with your best friend, Becky. | +------------------------------------------------------+----------------+ | Objective: Learn how to score with the ladies. | +------------------------------------------------------+ You're on the ski lift with your best friend/secret object of desire, Becky Skye. Becky: I can't believe we're finally here! I'm so glad we took the ski lift first. Can you believe this view? This is gonna be the greatest time ever! 1) Right! Great, great, great! 2) Yeah, I guess. 3) 'Great Lakes' great or 'Great Houdini' great? (Choose 1) Becky: Whoa. Don't blow all your energy before we even get off the lift. This mountain is pretty intimidating: challenging trails, lots of cute, single girls....Maybe with my help you can conquer one of them. 1) The trails? 2) The girls? (Choose 2) Becky: Whaddya think, wanna take advice from a member of the enemy side? 1) Yes, oh dear God, yes! 2) Brett doesn't need any help scoring with the ladies. 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: All right. We only have a few minutes before we reach the top, let's see how much we can get in! Do extra well and maybe you'll get a prize.... OK. You be you and I'll be the girl you're trying to hit on. 1) What if you be me and I be the girl? 2) OK. Let's do this. 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: Wasting time, loverboy... 1) OK. Let's do this. 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: This is how it works. You say something and then judge from my face whether I like it or not. Now, sometimes I'll try to hide what I'm thinking, so yo should trust your intuition as well. OK. You're at a bar and you see a cute girl. What's your first move? 1) Introduce myself 2) I like to break the ice with a joke. 3) Compliment her. 4) Buy her a drink. 5) Use Item (Choose 4) Becky: That's a bit pushy, but pick the right drink and the girl might dig you. 1) Can I get you an apple martini? 2) One round of tequilia shots. Right here. 3) Would you like a beer? 4) How about some champange? 5) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: Do I really look that girly? OK, I guess I do. Sounds good to me. 1) I get it 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: What next? 1) Introduce myself 2) I like to break the ice with a joke. 3) Compliment her. 4) Buy her a drink. 5) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: Hmmm, just remember what you say isn't always as important as how you say it. 1) Hi, I'm Brett. 2) Hi, I'm Brett. 3) Hi, I'm Brett. 4) Use Item (Choose 3) Becky: Not Bad. Simple and non-threatening. But you'll want to smile eventually or she'll think you don't like her. 1) I get it 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: What Next? 1) Introduce myself 2) I like to break the ice with a joke. 3) Compliment her. 4) Buy her a drink. 5) Use Item (Choose 3) Becky: OK, but you better sound genunine. 1) You have the most beautiful eyes. 2) Wow, are those real? 3) You look just like my sister. 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: I'm a bit shy, but I like the compliment. 1) I get it 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: What Next? 1) Introduce myself 2) I like to break the ice with a joke. 3) Compliment her. 4) Buy her a drink. 5) Use Item (Choose 2) Becky: Oooh, that can be risky. You never know what a girl will find funny. But if it works the payoff is usually really high. Give it a shot. 1) Hey, did you hear about the blonde with foot fungus? 2) Hey, why do gorillas have such big nostrils? 3) Use Item (Choose 2) Brett: They have really big fingers! Becky: Eww! Let's just hope you learn some new jokes while you're here. 1) I get it 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: OK, so you got her attention and she's interested. Now what do you do? 1) Ask her name. 2) Ask for a date. 3) Ask for her number. 4) Ask her back to my place 5) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: Yes, soem do consider that an important piece of information. 1) So do angels have names? 2) So do you have a name, or should I just called you perfect? 3) So are you gonna tell me your name, or am I going to have to steal your wallet 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: Close enough. My name's Angela. 1) Your name isn't Angela. 2) Angela. What a beautiful name. (Choose 2) Becky: I don't really like it. I always wish I had been named Dominique. 1) I don't think you look like a Dominque. 2) No way. French names are lame. 3) I'll call you whatever you want, gorgeous. (Choose 3) Becky: How 'bout calling me 'out of you league?' Brett: That's just mean. Becky: All right, you got the name. What's next? 1) Ask her name. 2) Ask for a date. 3) Ask for her number. 4) Ask her back to my place 5) Use Item (Choose 3) Becky: Oooh. Very bold. Good luck. 1) So can I call ya sometime? 2) Hey, I lost my phone number. Can I have yours? 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: Oh, I'm very busy, it's hard to catch me. Why don't I call you, instead? 1) Oh, I see. That's OK, don't worry about it. 2) OK! 555-B-R-E-T. 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: No really, I will call you! OK, fine. Here, Take my number. I must say I'm impressed, Brett. The guilt trip thing is brilliant. Sigh.... I'm sorry, it's hard for me to talk about dating after what happend with Sean. I still can't believe that bastard cheated on me! And with that cow from Human Resources. I doubt I'll be giving out my number at all while I'm here. 1) No, you should'nt. All men are scum. 2) The faster you hook up with someone, the sooner you'll be over him. 3) That's too bad, but do ya think we can get back to what we were talking about? (Choose 3) Becky: You selfish, insensitive jerk! No woman should be cursed with dating you! 1) I'm sorry Becky I just don't see a point of letting that jerk get you down. 2) Well no man should be cursed with hearing you whine! (Choose 1) Becky: I loved that jerk! I was happy! Now I'm always depressed! I should just lump out of this lift right now. 1) Yeah, whatever, drama queen 2) Becky, don't! (Choose 2) Becky: Why shouldn't I? 1) Because you have so much to live for! 2) Because I love you! 3) Because you just shouldn't! Now can we please go back to helping me score with chicks? (Choose 3) Becky: Waaah ha haaa! wah ha....ha ha ha! Oh my gosh Brett, I sound so abusrd! Thanks for helping me snap out of it. Now what were we talking about? 1) Ask her name. 2) Ask for a date. 3) Ask for her number. 4) Ask her back to my place 5) Use Item (Choose 2) Becky: All right. But remember, I'll be basing my decision on time, place, and tone of delivery. 1) Wanna meet for a drink tommorow? 2) Wanna grab a cup of coffee after this? 3) Dinner and a movie on Friday? 4) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: Pay attention, Brett. We're in bard, remember. 1) Wanna grab a cup of coffee after this? 2) Dinner and a movie on Friday? 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Becky: An immediate date. Shows real interest....or, desperation. Why not. But just for a little while. We're almost to the top! Better cut to the chase. You're at the end of the first date. How are you gonna score a first kiss? 1) Thank her for a great evening. 2) Tell her how pretty she is. 3) Just go for it! 4) Use Item (Choose 2) Becky: How pretty am I? 1) It's so cute how your cheeks get all red in the cold. 2) Your hair smells really nice. (Choose 1) Brett: Here, let me warm them up for you. Becky: Thanks! 1) Thank her for a great evening. 2) Just go for it! 3) Use Item (Choose 2) Becky: Are you sure? 1) Yes! 2) Use Item (Choose 1) Ha ha! On the cheek, Mister. This is only a pretend date. Maybe if you tried a little harder to win me over...Well I'm impressed Brett! You'll have the ladies swooning in no time. And when you do, I'm sure these will come in handy. *You have received the Chewing Gum* *You have received the Armorous Action* [You've reached the top of the mountain! It's yours to lose or conquer!] Hmmm...so many ladies await....visions of them dance through your mind.... SCENE COMPLETE +-----------------+ | THE LOCKER ROOM | +-----------------+-----------------------------------------------------+ | Your best boys, Lucas and Danny, want to help fill your void of a | | dating life. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Objective: Equip yourslef for either severe babehunting or one-on-one | | romancing! | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ You have one more week with your ebst friends, DANNY and LUCAS, before the season is over here at Snow Bird Mountain. Danny, the lodge geek and wanna-be stand-up....and Lucas, the lodge snow blower, and wanna-be ski champ. They're going to try to convice you how to deal with your lack-of-dating situation. Decide which dating force you wish to align yourself with and equip yourself accordingly. Brett: Guys, what would you think if I asked Becky Skye out? Lucas: Out, like out on a date? Dude, you're so sprung, it's pathetic! You couldn't ask a bellybutton out! 1) Shut your pie hole, poseur! 2) 'Outie' bellybuttons always made me feel kinda strange on the inside. 3) You really think that? 4) You think I can't do it? 5) Use Item (Choose 4) Danny: Don't listen to him, Brett. Becky would be lucky to go out with a guy like you. 1) Yeah, she would, wouldn't she? 2) Becky is smart, beautiful, funny ...she could have any guy she wants! (Choose 1) Lucas: What is this, a Women's Television Movie of the week?! 1) You know, WTV has come a long way in terms of story development and production quality, Lucas. 2) You think I'm not good enough for Becky, don't you? 3) I think Becky could be into me. She's just respecting the parameters of our friendship. (Choose 1) *You have recieved the Golden Line Note Book for Brett- You know, WTV has come a long way in terms of story development and production quality, Lucas.* Danny: Yeah, they don't just show the same Kirstie Alley sexy waitress movie over and over anymore. Lucas: Yeah... Danny: Yeah... Brett: Yeah... 1) Becky is just so... down to Earth. 2) What if Becky thinks of me as 'just a friend?' 3) Use Item (Choose 1) Lucas: Dude, I'm telling you, forget about her! She thinks that you guys are fine as friends. Danny: How do you know what Becky thinks? 1) Lucas is right 2) I'd be happy being just friends with the funniest, smarters, most beautiful woman I know. 3) Yeah, how would you know what a woman thinks? (Choose 1) Lucas: If you spill that you've got morning wood for her and she doesn't have the same for you, you're going to look like an idiot. Danny: But you'll never know if you don't ask her in the first place! 1) Good point. 2) I just don't want to look like a jerk. (Choose 2) Lucas: I've got an aphrodsiac that will ignite the potential 168 we face in this final week. But this stuff is for hardcore bunny hunting en masse, not for attracting a mother for your child! 1) Well, give it to me! 2) Yeah...no, I don't think I'd be so into that. (Choose 1) Lucas: Only if you promise to use its powers for evil! Danny: Quality, not quantity! 1) I think I'm with Danny on this one. 2) I think I'm with Lucas on this one. 3) Use Item (Choose 2) Lucas: Yeah, dawg, don't be a wuss like Danielle here. Danny: Lucas, tell me, what's wrong with a man admitting that he's in love? Lucas: Dude, shouldn't you be writing some comic monologue about the last time you got dumped? 1) Guys, knock it off! 2) You tell him! (Choose 2) Danny: You lazy, quarter-after-four o'clock shadowed, burn-out! Lucas: HEY! I AM NOT A-- 1) Guys, knock it off! 2) You tell him! (Choose 1) Lucas: Brett, don't miss this chance! If you back danny, I'm not sharing any of my female winnings with you! Danny: Dude, you're a total pig. 1) Enough! Both of you are morons! 2) Enough! I'm going to play the field! 3) Enough! I'm going to ask Becky out! 4) Use Item (Choose 2) Danny: Fine! Just don't come crying to me thinking that yo missed out on 'The One'! Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go write a monologue about the last time I got dumped. Call me when you grow up, buttbreath! *You have received the Cell Phone - Danny's #* Lucas: Sweet. Good Choice, Brett. You can't ski the bunny hill when you're ready for the K2, here take this cologne. It's primo. *You have received the Devil's Zephy Cologne* Lucas: But take it easy with that stuff ...I'm warning you. It's for multiple ladies only! However, this might net you a solo portion of woman if you're just looking for a single-decker sandwhich snack. *You have received the Bronze Medal* Lucas: Chicks like shiny things. I'm out. Give me a call if you need anything, Brett. *You have received the Cell Phone- Lucas' #* Danny: Take this too! *You have received the Rose* Danny: Give me a ringy-dingy if you need help with your thingy! This will be sure to help your dating cause! Now get to work, you're alrady late! Danny: Hey, Brett! Nice job on that level...pretty much a breeze so far huh? Enjoy it while you can! But take this, always be prepared! *You have received the Pocket Knife* Danny: Hey! I almost forgot to give you this! Saftey first! *You have received the Pepper Spray* Danny: Just in case you're walking around late at night in one of the bad parts of Snow Bird Mountain.....real quick! Did you hear the one about the guy with five legs? His pants fit like a glove! No? Not so much? Ah, whatever, go ahead and take it, it might come in handy. *You hace received the Joke Book - The one about the guy with five legs...* Lucas: Hit it and quit it, dude! Danny: Don't give up on the modern romace... Two ways to go...which will you choose...? SCENE COMPLETE

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Участники: Главные герои

Влияние игрока: Выбор партнера и концовки

Характеристика романса:

Протагонист:

👨👩

Отношения:

💕

Кто с кем:

⚤

Рейтинги:

5.8

Моя Оценка: ★★★★★

Уровень романтики: ❤❤❤❤❤

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