In the wonderful town of Quirkington lived a curious and adventurous little boy named Jimmy.
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One bright morning, Jimmy was called downstairs by his loving, kind mother. She handed him a small piece of paper covered in neat writing; it was a shopping list.
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//"Jimmy, dear,"// she said with a warm smile.
//"A special quest awaits you! If you manage to collect all these treasures from the magical land of the grocery store, you shall be crowned hero of the day! Our kingdom's feast depends on you. Are you ready?"//
</div>
<div>
Eyes wide with excitement, Jimmy eagerly examined the majestic scroll (as he liked to call it) and gave the Queen (his mom) an enthusiastic nod. And so with his trusty list in one hand and a pouch with a hefty sum of coins in the other, Jimmy courageously set forth on an adventure that would shape the destiny of his day, and, perhaps, the fate of the entire dinner table in Quirkington.
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Besides, a journey to the grocery store isn't an exceptionally difficult and dangerous one. Or is it?
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[[Are you ready to embark on your quest?|1-1][$money = 15]]
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<</widget>>And so it begins.
Little Jimmy, having recieved <<=$currency>>$money slowly but surely, makes his way through the jungle of traffic lights and giants (adults) all the way to the promised land of treasures and jewels (groceries).
Upon entering through the magical sliding doors (which he likes to pretend to open with his mind) he faces the first dilemma of the day.
The aisles stretched out in front of him like unexplored territories, different kingdoms offerring different produce. But then...
A familiar temptation tugged at little Jimmy - the gumball machines. Colourful orbs of sugary delight, promising magical powers to whoever consumes one. Jimmy glanced at his scroll to remind himself of his quest, but the allure of the enchanting gumball machines was hard to endure.
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Head straight to the aisles that provide all the ingredients necessary for your kingdom's feast. Besides, the gumball machines have definitely been set up by evil bandits! [[Ignore the gumball machines|1-1 Result 1]]
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You have been blessed with many coins from the Queen; she surely wouldn't mind you getting a little treat for your courageous efforts. [[Onwards|1-1 Result 2]]
</div>Little Jimmy the Brave successfully fought his temptation in the form of a gumball machine and avoided the first danger on his adventure.
[[Phew!|1-2]]Having been swayed by the tempting colourful machines of delight, little Jimmy slid a coin into the coin slot, which has in turn rewarded him with a bright red potion of uncertain effects.
<p style="color:red;font-weigth:bold">- $currency 1 </p>
<hr>
Now time has come for little [[Jimmy to move on with his quest.|1-2][$money-=1 ]]
As little Jimmy proceeds to the lion den that is the grocery store, he looks around both in awe and confusion.
The hedges (aisles) are tall and desorienting, the horse carriages (shopping carts) a little too loud for his young ears and while he is part of the noble family, his reading skills aren't as developed as he would wish. Nevertheless, he manages to make out a couple signs pointing him in different directions.
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Where shall he explore first?
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<hr>
<<if $money>0>>
<<if visited('2-1')>><p style='color:gray'>The first sign says "MEAT". Suppose heading to the freezer section might have some wild boar to be hunted!
You have already visited this isle. </p>
<<else>> 1. The first sign says "MEAT". Suppose heading to the freezer section might have some wild boar to be hunted!
[[Enter the freezer section.|2-1][$money-=2]]
<</if>>
<<if visited('2-2')>><p style='color:gray'>2. The second sign says "FRULTS". Those are probably the exotic, sweet curiosities from lands beyond the sea.
You have already visited this isle. </p>
<<else>>2. The second sign says "FRULTS". Those are probably the exotic, sweet curiosities from lands beyond the sea.
[[Enter the fruits and vegetables section.|2-2]]
<</if>>
<<if visited('2-3')>><p style='color:gray'>3. The third sign says "MAGAZLNS". Is that where they sell more scrolls?
You have already visited this isle. </p>
<<else>>3. The third sign says "MAGAZLNS". Is that where they sell more scrolls?
[[Enter the magazines aisle.|2-3]]
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<<if visited('2-4')>><p style='color:gray'>4. The fourth sign says "SWEATS". Sounds familiar. It has got to either be the armor section or chocolate!
You have already visited this isle. </p>
<<else>>4. The fourth sign says "SWEATS". Sounds familiar. It has got to either be the armor section or chocolate!
[[Enter the sweets aisle.|2-4]]
<</if>>
<<if visited('2-5')>><p style='color:gray'>
You have already explored the backrooms.</p>
<<else>> 5. Or, you know... one can just explore for a bit!
[[Explore the store.|2-5]]
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You've ran out of money! [[Proceed further.|Continue.]]
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While boar wasn't really on the shopping list, little Jimmy was requested to bring back some thinly sliced ham for sandwiches. While there were many hams to choose from, it was nothing a little game of "eeny meeny miny moe" wouldn't fix.
He grabbed a packet of ham and threw it into his basket, proudly moving towards the other aisles with some of the treasure collected.
<hr>
<p style="color:red;font-weigth:bold">- $currency 2 </p>
<p style="color:green;font-weigth:bold">+ Ham </p>
[[Continue with your shopping.|1-2][$sl.ham=1]]
<<psgVisited>>As little Jimmy strolled into the fruits and vegetables sections, his eyes carefully scanned the colourful displays, searching for the two items on his list - apples and oranges. While there was a true abundance of apples, there seemed to be only the very last orange left. Just as he tried to grab it, an old grandma appeared out of nowhere and snatched it just before his eyes.
What should little Jimmy do?
<hr>
1. The Queen did say something about respecting the elders... I suppose she can have the orange and I'll just get a lemon instead.
[[Let the grandma have it and get a lemon instead.|2-2-1][$money-=4]]
2. Who does this stinky old witch think she is?! It is time to raise the sword and let it be a fair battle for the remaining orange!
[[Fight the grandma.|2-2-2]]
3. Let's go pick out the apple first and hope they restock oranges in the meantime.
[[Go get the apple first.|2-2-3][$money-=4]]
<<psgVisited>>Brimming with curiosity, little Jimmy heads towards the "MAGAZLNS" section. After looking around for a while, a mysterious man in a dark cape approaches him.
//"What are you looking for, little boy?"// a hoarse voice cuts through the silence of the magazine aisle. Little Jimmy reluctantly shrugs his shoulders, unsure what he thinks of the man.
//"I need your help son. Will you help a poor old man?"// the man whispers into Jimmy's ear. Little Jimmy hesitates, his sense of adveture warring with caution, as he is handed a small empty box with some writing and an ugly picture that he cannot quite make out. It looks like it says "MABOAR".
The stranger continues. //"If you can get this for me boy, I will be forever indebted to your kind soul,"// he says cryptically.
Little Jimmy stops to think for a while. Torn between curiosity and suspicion, he must decide whether to embark on this unexpected sidequest or retreat from the mysterious stranger's proposal.
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1. Little Jimmy the Brave fears no challenges! Surely he can find a similar looking box and do a kind deed. [[Accept the quest.|2-3-1][$money-=3]]<br>
2. Run. This is the embodiment of a dragon in fairytales. He is defintely out for your gold and the meat on your bones. [[No thanks!|2-3-2]]<br>
3.3. If anyone knows this kingdom it's definitely the royal guard. They can help the man and you can get back on track with your own errands.
[[Ask the store employee for help.|2-3-3]] (editors note achievement the snitch!)
<<psgVisited>>Entering the land of sweet delights, our brave knight little Jimmy is quickly overwhelmed by the amount of sugary goodness surrounding him. His eyes sparkling with excitement as he spots the chocolate bar listed on his shopping scroll. But then... his eyes catch a glimpse of the beautiful chocolate surprise egg, sitting high and proud on the top shelf, gleaming under the fluorescent lights, promising nothing but chocolate goodness and hidden treasures within.
With a grin on his face and mind filled with temptation, Jimmy has to face yet another dilemma. Does he stick to the shopping list, or retrieve the egg?
<hr>
1. A good knight doesn't get sidetracked from his quest. Let's quickly grab the chocolate bar and get out of here before the alluring lights blind our decision-making capabilities. [[Stick to the shopping list.|2-4-1][$money-=2]]
2. Blimey! Treasure?! That's an offer one in their right mind simply cannot refuse! [[Retrieve the chocolate egg.|2-4-2]]Points for chilvalry never go amiss, plus, citrus is citrus, isn't it?
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<p style="color:red;font-weigth:bold">- $currency 4 </p>
<p style="color:green;font-weigth:bold">+ Lemons</p>
<p style="color:green;font-weigth:bold">+ Apples</p>
[[Continue with your shopping.|1-2][$sl.apples = 1]]Turns out war isn't always the answer after all.
Little Jimmy, standing brave and tall, was quickly taken bysurprise by the turn of events. The grandma's demeanor rapidly shifted as she, with surprising agility, raised her cane high, landing a critical hit at little Jimmy with one strong swoop. Laying on the floor, Jimmy noticed the medal hanging from the grandma's neck - a retired fencing champion.
Well. Better luck next time!
<hr>
<p style="color:#ADD8E6;font-weigth:bold"> This action will have consequences. </p>
[[Continue with your shopping.|1-2][$AngryE = true ]]With an apple in each hand, carefully inspecting them to find the perfect one, something familiar seemed to tickle little Jimmy's nose. The enchanting smell of fresh oranges, a sweet promise of a cold glass of delicious orange juice; the wondrous fruit has indeed been restocked. Little Jimmy quickly picked one of the apples and ran to grab a beautiful, big, plump orange. <br>
The Queen will be pleased!
<hr>
<p style="color:red;font-weigth:bold">- $currency 4 </p>
<p style="color:green;font-weigth:bold">+ Oranges</p>
<p style="color:green;font-weigth:bold">+ Apples</p>
[[Continue with the shopping.|1-2][$sl.oranges = 1, $sl.apples=1]]Having found a little box that was the spitting image of the one from the man, little Jimmy victoriously ran back to the man. With a beaming smile, he presented the box to the mysterious stranger, who accepted it with a nod of gratitude.<br>
//"Thank you, young adventurer,"// the man said. // "You have shown great courage and kidness!"// <br>
The man introduces himself as //"Bruno"//, and starts telling stories from his younger days. Jimmy, unsure of what to do with the man, simply continues walking, having the man join him.
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<p style="color:red;font-weigth:bold">- $currency 3 </p>
<p style="color:green;font-weigth:bold">+ Companion</p>
[[And so they continue the quest together.|1-2][$Bruno = true ]]
While cowardice isn't necessarily on the list for knightly traits and virtues, it is human and sometimes the best option.
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[[Danger averted, time to move on with the quest!|1-2]]Little Jimmy watches, as the odd man argues with the royal guard, who escort him out of the store shortly after. Might've dodged a bullet there!
<hr>
<p style="color:#ADD8E6;font-weigth:bold"> This action will have consequences. </p>
[[Continue on your journey.|1-2][$AngryE = true ]]Little Jimmy gets to cross an item from his list. The queen would be proud!
<hr>
<p style="color:red;font-weigth:bold">- $currency 2 </p>
<p style="color:green;font-weigth:bold">+ Chocolate bar</p>
<br>
[[Continue with your shopping.|1-2][$sl.chocbar=1]]As the chocolate egg perches quite high, Jimmy has to decide how to go about this whole retrieving ordeal.
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1. I'm no coward! I shall climb these high shelves and claim the treasure!
[[Climb.|2-4-2-1]]
2. It might be cowardly, but maybe asking the royal guard for help might be still the better idea... They're taller after all!
[[Ask store employee for help.|2-4-2-2]]
<<if $bruno>>
3. Jimmy can't reach that high. Good thing he has made some friends along the way! [[Ask Bruno, the companion, to retrieve the egg.|agileegg][$money-=4]]
<</if>>IF
<<if $AngryE>>
Jimmy, not totally athletically gifted, struggles to reach the top shelf. His fingers just slightly graze the edge of the desired shelf, when suddenly a store employee appears, halting his attempt and shooing him away from the sweets aisle.
[[Too bad!|1-2]]
<<else>>
Jimmy, agile, swift, quick, beautiful and strong, manages to retrieve the egg. Brimming with happiness, [[he places it into his basket.|agileegg]]
<</if>>
<<if $Bruno>>
Jimmy decides to explore this wonderful land of unknown.
After a lot of walking and wandering, with his new companion constantly rambling about anything and everything all of the time, the two travellers find themselves stood in front of a plain door. There is nothing but a small glass window at the very top of it. While Jimmy isn't very gifted in regards to height, his newfound friend has a quick peek in the window. Although it does not reveal much, it did not help cease their temptation.
And with that, suddenly one of their hands appear on the doorknob and they enter the door.
[[Continue.|2-5-1]]
<<else>>
Jimmy decides to explore this wonderful land of unknown.
After a lot of walking and wandering, he finds himself stood in front of a plain door with just a small glass window at the very top of it. Given his height he is not quite able to see what is inside, however, the familiar feeling of temptation tugs at him once again.
Jimmy decides to try his luck with the doorknob; to his surprise, the door opens effortlessly.
[[Continue.|2-5-1]]
<</if>><<if $AngryE>>
//"You're still here?"// says the store employee, nearly offended. //"Haven't you caused enough trouble already?! Get out of here before I lose my temper!"//
Jimmy went red in the face. Perhaps he has indeed caused a lot of trouble already. He didn't mean to, though! Isn't that redeeming?
[[Leave the aisle.|2-4-2-2-1]]
<<else>>
With Jimmy having been a good boy, the store employee jumped to his rescue with a huge smile. Who wouldn't help such a nice, young boy?
[[Continue with your shopping.|agileegg][$money-=4]]
<</if>>
Yay! egg!
<hr>
<p style="color:red;font-weigth:bold">- $currency 4 </p>
<p style="color:green;font-weigth:bold">+ Chocolate egg</p>
[[Continue with your shopping.|1-2]]No egg for you, bad boy!
[[Continue with your shopping.|1-2]]*FINISHED -MAKE MARTIN A CULT LEADER - CULT OF THE CRIMSON SNOW APPLE IN BACKROOMS PLOT TWIST ITS DECATHLON AND HE SAYS VERY GOOD! at least once (3x)
INTERCEPTED BY DA HOOD KIDS ON THE WAY TO THE CHECKOUT - THE SHOP ASSISTANTS COULD OKAY LATER
IMPLEMENT MONEY + TAKING THE STUFF FROM THE AISLES
DO THE SHOPPING LIST
FINISH THE BLOODY THING<<widget 'psgVisited'>>
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<<if $Bruno>>
The two curious souls look around the room they have just entered. There are boxes everywhere, papers, computers, printers, typical office stuff.
What however catches their eye, is the beaded curtain leading to another, dimly lit room.
The two friends look at one another curiously, similar thoughts breezing through their minds.
<hr>
We clearly have no business being here. [[Let's head back|2-5-1-1]] before anyone notices us.
We're here already, [[might as well go look|2-5-1-2]] in the invitingly-seeming room!
<<else>>
The curious brave little boy looks around the room he has just entered. There are boxes everywhere, papers, computers, printers, typical office stuff.
What however cathes Jimmy's attention is the beaded curtain leading to another, dimly lit room.
Jimmy looks at the curtain, beaming with curiosity, and wonders...
<hr>
I clearly have no business being here, even as a knight. [[Let's head back|2-5-1-1]] before anyone notices.
I'm here already and nobody seems to mind, so, [[might as well go look|2-5-1-2]] in the invitingly-seeming room!
[[Hide!]]
<</if>><<if $Bruno>>
After a lot of back and forth, the two decide it is best to leave before being caught somewhere they shouldn't be. Unfortunately though...
even with their attempt to quickly sneak out, they had been caught red handed by the royal guard, looking them up and down with disappointment.
[[What happens next?|2-5-1-1-2][$AngryE = true ]]
<<else>>
The little agile knight swiftly sneaks out of the room, as effortlessly as he had found himself in it.
Just seconds later there is a staff member entering the exact same room. [[That was close!|1-2]]
<</if>>The security guard sits them both down in his office.
He leans towards Jimmy, asking sternly //"What's your name boy?"//
Jimmy promptly gives him his name, fearfully looking at the guard, in the way that a boy in trouble would.
//"Do you know this man?"// he then asks little Jimmy.
Jimmy hesitates for a second.
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[[Lie.|2-5-1-1-2-a]] Of course! He's my uncle and we're best friends!
[[Tell the truth.|2-5-1-1-2-b]] I don't know the man. He just kinda walks with me and talks.
[[Cry.|2-5-1-1-2-c]]The guard raises his eyebrows, taken aback by your bluntness.
//"So, you don't know him?"// he inquires.
Jimmy nods.
The guard moves his gaze back and forth, silently figuring out what to do with the situation. Meanwhile, Bruno is playing with a six-pence, completely unbothered by the events.
Suddenly someone new enters the room. The guard stands up and whispers something to him.
He turns towards the two troublemakers, Bruno and Jimmy, and proclaims,
//"Since you seem to not know the man, we have called over a police officer to help settle this."//
Bruno winces and starts sweating visibily. Now Jimmy is the one sitting completely unbothered.
[[Now we wait.|2-5-1-1-2-b-1][$AngryE = true ]]The guard looks at you with prying eyes, not quite believing the claim.
//"Are you sure?"// he inquires.
Jimmy nods enthusiastically.
The guard relucantly explains to your so-called uncle that it is not exactly allowed to enter these premises and asks kindly that you quickly finish your shopping and leave the store.
You hurry out of the office and [[return to your shopping|1-2][$AngryE = true ]], as if nothing ever happened.Jimmy sobbed. The security guard then let him [[go back.|1-2][$AngryE = true ]]After some time, a police officer shows up. He asks Jimmy a couple odd questions, calls his mother and urges the child to wait at the front of the store for his mom.
Then, they lead Bruno outside.
Jimmy, however, finds waiting to not be all that efficient, so...
[[Let's get back to shopping!|1-2][$AngryE = true ]]There's another door.
<hr>
[[Let's go in!|2-5-1-2-1]]
[[Let's go back!|1-2]]Oh! Another door!
<hr>
[[Let's go in!|2-5-1-2-2]]
[[Let's go back!|1-2]]Another one?
<hr>
[[Let's go in!|2-5-1-2-3]]
[[Let's go back!|1-2]]Oh, this is getting ridiculous!
<hr>
[[Let's go in!|2-5-1-2-4]]
[[Let's go back!|1-2]]Oh...? What is this...?
[[Move forward.|CULT1]]Slowly, but surely, your eyes adjust to the dimly lit room. You look around with curiousity and slowly start making out shapes in the darkness.
You see a cloaked person, handing you something. You cannot quite make out what it is.
<hr>
[[Accept whatever is being handed to you.|CULT1-2]]
[[Maybe now is the time to back out.|CULT1-3]]
You are handed a round, hard, semi-heavy object. You start inspecting it with your hands, and...
it's an apple?
You look around, with confusion written all over your face, seeing more and more people and apples all over as your eyes adjust to the dark.
<hr>
[[Eat the apple.|CULT1-2a]] That's what it's for, isn't it?
[[Ask about the apple.|CULT1-2b]]Whatever that was, it was a little too weird even for a small boy. Who knows, it could've been a cult or something! Haha, but that's just crazy :)
[[Head back to the store.|1-2]]A hearty laugh fills the room.
//"Very good!"// someone proclaims. //"Very good."//
You look up in confusion, but keep enjoying the apple.
[[You've finished it. What now?|CULT2]]A man's voice replies.
//"These? These, my friend, are crimson snow apples. The best of the best."//
<hr>
[[Of course they are! I figured they tasted familiar.|CULT3a]]
[[The name doesn't matter though. It's basically the same thing.|CULT3b]]A tall man approaches you, an apple in each hand.
//"You know what these are?"// he asks calmly.
You simply nod a "no."
He proceeds to crouch down towards you, and whispers,
//"These are crimson snow apples."//
<hr>
[[Of course they are! I figured they tasted familiar.|CULT3a]]
[[The name doesn't matter though. It's basically the same thing.|CULT3b]]//"Very good!"// the man laughs. //"Very good indeed."//
//"Now, tell me boy. Would you like to stay here with us to eat and grow crimson snow apples?"//
Jimmy thinks long and hard. I mean, it is crimson snow apples. That's like. A huge deal apparently.
<hr>
[[I'm so sold! It's CRIMSON SNOW apples. The best of the best. How could I refuse?|CULTYES]]
[[They're great but... I never saw my future in farming. I was always more of a knight boy, if you will.|CULTNO]]The man glares into your eyes.
//"You sure about that, boy?"//
<hr>
[[Yes.]]
[[No?|CULT3a]]//"Very good."//
The man grabs your arm and leads you to a room.
[[What happens next?|theylockedmeinaroom]]//"I do not think you realise what's at stake boy. It's almost as if you were... clueless."//
//"Allow me to show you."// the man grabs your hand and leads you to a room.
[[What happens now?|theylockedmeinaroom]]/"Allow me to show you, then."/ the man says mysteriously.
He grabs your hand and leads you to a room.
[[What happens now?|theylockedmeinaroom]]Jimmy sits with the man in the room eating apples.
Minutes pass.
Hours pass.
Days pass.
Weeks pass.
But it doesn't matter.
That is your life now.
Crimson snow apple is the way.
There is no escape.
[[Chomp, chomp]]You have successfully become part of the Cult of the Crimson Snow Apple.
[[Congratulations!|end screen]]Little Jimmy quickly enters a random door, ducks, and hides to make sure noone finds him. After a moment...
[[You notice another door.|2-5-1-2-4]]As little Jimmy had gone through most of the store, the time has come to move on.
<<if $Bruno>>
Bruno keeps chatting away about the most boring things you could think of, like aliens, taxes, slavery, and flowerpots. Fortunately, soon enough they find themselves in the dairy section.
His next quest clear: to retrieve the exclusive yogurt from the dairy section. As they navigated the aisles, Jimmy couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement tinged with anticipation for the adventures that lay ahead.
Arriving at the dairy section, Jimmy's eyes widened at the sight of rows upon rows of dairy products. Yet, among them, the yogurt he sought seemed to just... not be there. Perhaps it is hidden behind the sea of milk cartons and cheese blocks.
Jimmy and Bruno embarked on a thorough search, scouring each shelf in their quest for the exclusive yogurt.
Finally, after what felt like an eternity of searching, Jimmy's eyes lit up as he spotted the familiar container of yogurt tucked away in the corner. With a triumphant cheer, he reached out to claim it, a sense of accomplishment swelling within him.
[[But suddenly...]]
<<else>>
With determination coursing through his veins, little Jimmy ventured deeper into the grocery store, his next quest clear: to retrieve the exclusive yogurt from the dairy section.
Navigating the aisles alone, excitement fueled his steps as he searched for the prized dairy product.
Arriving at the dairy section, his eyes widened at the sight of rows upon rows of dairy products. Yet, among them, the yogurt he sought seemed to... just not be there. Perhaps it is hidden behind the sea of milk cartons and cheese blocks.
Little Jimmy therefore embarked on a thorough search, scouring each shelf in his quest for the exclusive yogurt.
Finally, after what felt like an eternity of searching, his eyes lit up as he spotted the familiar container of yogurt tucked away in the corner. With a triumphant cheer, he reached out to claim it, a sense of accomplishment swelling within him.
As he held the yogurt in his hands, a surge of pride washed over him. With his own determination and perseverance, he had overcome yet another challenge on his adventurous journey through the grocery store.
[[But suddenly...]]
<</if>>- ham
- apples
- oranges
- chocolate bar
- yoghurt<<if $Bruno>>
The quest for yogurt was momentarily interrupted by the boisterous laughter of a group of rowdy teenagers. Jimmy couldn't help but notice the mischievous glint in their eyes as they approached, their intentions clear.
//"Hey, kid,"// one of the teenagers called out, a smirk playing on his lips. //"You look like someone who can help us out. How about you do us a favor and buy some booze for us?"//
Jimmy's heart skipped a beat as he glanced nervously at Bruno, unsure how to respond to the unexpected request. He knew that buying alcohol was against the rules and could get him into serious trouble. He helped out Bruno of course, but that is a completely different story. That wasn't alcohol. Or anything sketchy, he was sure of it.
Sensing Jimmy's unease, Bruno stepped forward, his presence commanding attention. //"I'm afraid that won't be possible, young gentlemen,"// he said firmly, his voice carrying a hint of authority. //"Jimmy here is on a noble quest of his own, and we cannot afford to stray from the path of righteousness."//
The teenagers exchange glances, judging Bruno heavily.
//"Naw, I'm just joking fellers. Lil' Jimmy here ain't got that. Acquired taste yet. I'll help ya'll pick, whatchu looking for?"//
Jimmy rolled his eyes in disappointment and returned to his yoghurt. He didn't enjoy Bruno's company that much anyways.
<hr>
<p style="color:red;font-weigth:bold">- $currency 1</p>
<p style="color:green;font-weigth:bold">+ Yoghurt</p>
[[Head towards the checkout.|3][$sl.yoghurt = 1, $money-=1]]
<<else>>
Jimmy's quest for yogurt was momentarily interrupted by the boisterous laughter of a group of rowdy teenagers. He couldn't help but notice the mischievous glint in their eyes as they approached, their intentions clear.
//"Hey, kid,"// one of the teenagers called out, a smirk playing on his lips.//"You look like someone who can help us out. How about you do us a favor and buy some booze for us?"//
Jimmy's heart skipped a beat as his nervousness grew. He knew that buying alcohol was against the rules and could get him into serious trouble. However, a group of rowdy teenagers could potentially pose and even greater threat.
What should he do?
<hr>
I shall not stray from the path of righteousness! [[No booze for you!|B1]]
I've already done worse things today. Besides, my knightly self can get his social status up! [[Help them out.|B2]]
Maybe I could just... ask a royal guard? [[Ask for help.|B3]]
<</if>>Jimmy quickly makes his way to the checkout. Hoping to finish his lengthy, challenging quest at last.
<<if $Bruno>>
Standing in line, he hears a familiar voice.
//"Ya didn't think you'd shake me off did you?"// says Bruno, reaching out to fistbump little Jimmy.
Little Jimmy didn't know gang signs, but he did know a fistbump, so he reciprocated.
[[The queue shortens.|3-1]]
<<else>>
Finally, he made it. The checkout. What a hard day this was.
[[The queue shortens.|3-1]]
<</if>><<if $Bruno>>
Little Jimmy empties the content of his basket onto the conveyor belt. As the odd package with an ugly picture gets to the cashier, he stares Jimmy down, however he quickly notices Bruno accompanying him. He then sighs and with judgemental disappointment swipes the pack over the scan.
He then calls out Jimmy's total. Little Jimmy proudly hands him his fortune, having just enough to cover the expenses.
[[Time to head home.|4]]
<<else>>
Little Jimmy empties the content of his basket onto the conveyor belt. He watches his acquired treasures move in a very magical way. The cashier calls out Jimmy's total, who then proceeds to proudly hand him his fortune, having just enough to cover the expenses.
[[Time to head home.|4]]
<</if>><<if $AngryE>>
//"You? Again???"// the store employee's face turning red with passionate frustration.
//"Listen here, kiddo, one more thing, one more silly thing you try to pull here and I guarantee you your mother will hear about this. And we can get the police officers involved while we're at it."//
The teenagers started giggling, but not for long. The store employee started having a meltdown, scaring everybody in sight. Poor guy was probably a little overworked.
Soon after they escorted him away and everyone who witnessed it got a coupon.
The rambunctious teenagers were too busy to remember they wanted Jimmy to buy them booze, and with him having realised it,
<hr>
[[he quickly proceeded to the checkout.|3]]
<<else>>
As the teenagers slowly realised what you were doing, the smirks disappeared from their faces rather quickly. They tried to retreat in time, but whoops, it just so happened that Jimmy's foot appeared behind the alleged leader's and boy oh boy did he trip.
Jimmy watched for a bit, as the store employee talked sense into those stubborn teenagers and eventually decided it was best to leave the crime scene.
<hr>
<p style="color:red;font-weigth:bold">- $currency 1</p>
<p style="color:green;font-weigth:bold">+ Yoghurt</p>
[[Off to the checkout!|3][$sl.yoghurt = 1, $money-=1]]
<</if>>The teenagers look around, checking their surroundings. Jimmy, even though he hasn't reached puberty yet, starts sweating profusely. His worst nightmares come true, as they approach him from all sides.
[[The brawl begins.|B12]]As Jimmy and the teenagers approach the booze isle, they stare at the rather large selection of liquors and spirits. Teenagers however, being teenagers that they are, spend way too long arguing about what to get.
Jimmy gets tired of all this nonsense, and decides the best course of action is to quietly slip away and go get the yoghurt. And so he does.
<hr>
<p style="color:red;font-weigth:bold">- $currency 1</p>
<p style="color:green;font-weigth:bold">+ Yoghurt</p>
[[Go to checkout|3][$sl.yoghurt = 1, $money-=1]]Unfortunately due to Jimmy's unfortunate height and muscle predispositions, he doesn't handle the brawl all too well. Because of all the kicks and whatnot, a teeth falls out of Jimmy's mouth. That's sad.
<hr>
<p style="color:red;font-weigth:bold">- tooth</p>
[[Better head to the checkout before they decide to have Jimmy lose anything else.|3]]<<if $sl.apples==1 && $sl.oranges==1 && $sl.chocbar==1 && $sl.yoghurt==1 && $sl.ham==1>>
Little Jimmy proudly returns home to his Queen, with all the treasures he had won on his bright little big quest. She welcomes him back home with a warm smile and watches as he empties the shopping bag onto the kitchen table.
//"Oh Jimmy, dear, I knew our kingdom could count on you. You've retrieved all the necessary treasures and now the feast can be cooked. Well done my little knight!"//
Jimmy, brimming with joy accepts a hug from his mom.
And with that, little Jimmy's adventure comes to [[an end|end screen]].
<<else>>
Little Jimmy proudly returns home to his Queen, with all the treasures he had won on his bright little big quest. She welcomes him back home with a warm smile and watches as he empties the shopping bag onto the kitchen table.
//"Oh, Jimmy... my dear... You... tried I suppose. I'm sure I can... cook something up with this..."// the queen proclaims cautiously.
Jimmy can sense the disappointment in her voice. Oh well. He tried, and that's what counts.
And with that, little Jimmy's adventure comes to [[an end|end screen]].
<</if>>
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