Occurs in 2-2school. When the player is asked about how they feel about Toby. *if (female =true) #Romantic partners *set expressedtobyfeelings "romantic" *set humanity +1 *set combat -1 *set firearms -2 *if (expressedjuniorfeelings ="romantic") or (expressedjuniorfeelings ="fuckbuddies") "I would like to become romantically involved." I explain. "To become close on a personal level, as well as intimately." "I see." He coughs, artificially. "And...reason?" "I find him personally and physically appealing." "...Fair enough." He takes a bit longer to respond than he typically does on other topics. Evidently this was a conversation he was unprepared for. "So, what about your plans with Junior? Aren't you also interested in him?" *choice #If I must choose I'd choose Junior *set expressedtobyfeelings "friends" "Yes, I am. More than I am in Toby, and if I had to choose I would prefer Junior. But I would rather not." "Well, I'm not sure whether Junior would accept polygamy. And Toby almost definitely wouldn't. So I'm afraid you'll have to make a choice at some point." *if (vi_friend =false) or (viwantsromance =true) *goto conversation *if (vi_friend =true) *set viwantsromance true After a bit of quiet, Daniel looks into the back seat. "Vi, why are you quiet?" Come to think of it, she was pretty quiet. I look over with him and see her huddled behind my chair, staring at the ground. "Why aren't I an option..." *choice #You're my friend *set vikindness +1 "I prefer our bond to remain platonic." I explain to her. "You remain close to me as well." I think I hear her sniff. "That's...weird." Daniel appears...I would not call it confused, or disapproving, but certainly not wholly comfortable. "...Okay then." *goto conversation #You're my mistress *set daniel_decker -3 "You will serve as an adequate mistress to provide physical and emotional comfort when necessary, outside the bonds of marriage. I presume this shall be an adequate compromise." I begin to hear sniffing replace the clawing. "...Yes. That's perfect..." Daniel appears...I would not call it confused, or disapproving, but certainly not wholly comfortable. "...Okay then." *goto conversation #You're my slave *set daniel_decker -5 "You shall be whatever I demand you be, as I feel is appropriate for any time." I explain to her. "That is the essence of being a slave, is it not?" I begin to hear sniffing replace the clawing. "...Yes. That's perfect..." Daniel appears...not wholly comfortable. "Okay then." *goto conversation #If I must choose, I'd choose Toby *set expressedjuniorfeelings "friends" "Yes, I am. However of the two, I prefer Toby as a potential romantic partner. If I were forced to choose, I would choose Toby. But I would rather not." "Well, I'm not sure whether Junior would accept polygamy. And Toby almost definitely wouldn't. So I'm afraid you'll have to make a choice at some point. As for getting Toby's affection...He's the kind of guy who wouldn't be comfortable making the first move." He explains, a bit more smoothly than he started off. Perhaps it was a subject he had experience in. "If he's interested in you, he'll try keeping it to himself, though most would probably be able to tell anyway. Nonetheless, even if he thinks you feel the same way, he'll question whether or not he's just seeing what he wants to see and won't make a move for fear of ruining a friendship over a misinterpretation. So, if you're serious about him, you'll have to make the first move." He pauses after he's finished, then his expression changes as if remembering something. "Oh, also you'll have to begin by making yourself someone he would actually like. You can start by displaying virtues that he would approve of. Basically, just try doing nice things for people. In the cases he doesn't see, it'll build a solid reputation for you that he'll hear about. In the cases he does, he'll have first hand experience of what a good person you are." *goto liar #I'm not sure "I am...not sure. I maintain strong feelings toward both individuals." "Well, I'd re-analyze those feelings. It might not be the strong romantic attachment you think it does. Human beings are pretty complicated by nature, it could be that you what you feel is more like kinship or strong platonic bond, those can sometimes be stronger than romantic ones. Make sure you're sure about what exactly you're feeling before you try acting on it. Understand what I'm saying?" "I believe so..." "And in the case that it actually is romantic interest," he pauses a moment. "Well, I'm not sure whether Junior would accept polygamy. And Toby almost definitely wouldn't. So I'm afraid you'll have to make a choice at some point. So, whatever the case, you'll need to do some evaluating." *goto conversation *if (expressedjuniorfeelings ="using") "I would like to become romantically involved." I explain. "To become close on a personal level, as well as intimately." "I see." He coughs, artificially. "And...reason?" "I find him personally and physically appealing." "...Fair enough." He takes a bit longer to respond than he typically does on other topics. Evidently this was a conversation he was unprepared for. "So, what about your plans with Junior? I get you don't feel the same way about him internally, but appearances need to be taken into account. One or both of them might have a problem with you expressing interest in two different individuals." *choice #If I must choose, I'll choose Toby *set expressedjuniorfeelings "friends" *set humanity +1 "I believe the emotional satisfaction from engaging in a committed and personal relationship will be, in the long run, more fulfilling than whatever gains I would be able to access from taking advantage of Junior's physical interest." I explain. "Thus, if the time comes when I must choose, I shall choose Toby." "If it helps, I think seeking the more fulfilling relationship is the better option." Daniel says in response. "As for getting Toby's affection...He's the kind of guy who wouldn't be comfortable making the first move." He explains, a bit more smoothly than he started off. Perhaps it was a subject he had experience in. "If he's interested in you, he'll try keeping it to himself, though most would probably be able to tell anyway. Nonetheless, even if he thinks you feel the same way, he'll question whether or not he's just seeing what he wants to see and won't make a move for fear of ruining a friendship over a misinterpretation. So, if you're serious about him, you'll have to make the first move." He pauses after he's finished, then his expression changes as if remembering something. "Oh, also you'll have to begin by making yourself someone he would actually like. You can start by displaying virtues that he would approve of. Basically, just try doing nice things for people. In the cases he doesn't see, it'll build a solid reputation for you that he'll hear about. In the cases he does, he'll have first hand experience of what a good person you are." *goto liar #If I must choose, I'll choose Junior *set expressedtobyfeelings "friends" "I believe the practical gains from taking advantage of Junior's interests would outweigh whatever emotional gains I might achieve from interacting with Toby." It's not as if I haven't done this before. "Thus, if the time comes when I must choose, I shall choose Junior." "I suppose that makes sense, 'practically.'" Daniel mutters, "In any case, you'll likely have to choose. I'm not sure whether Junior would accept polygamy. And Toby almost definitely wouldn't. So I'm afraid you'll have to make a choice at some point." *if (vi_friend =false) or (viwantsromance =true) *goto conversation *if (vi_friend =true) *set viwantsromance true After a bit of quiet, Daniel looks into the back seat. "Vi, why are you quiet?" Come to think of it, she was pretty quiet. I look over with him and see her huddled behind my chair, staring at the ground. "Why aren't I an option..." *choice #You're my friend *set vikindness +1 "I prefer our bond to remain platonic." I explain to her. "You remain close to me as well." I think I hear her sniff. "That's...weird." Daniel appears...I would not call it confused, or disapproving, but certainly not wholly comfortable. "...Okay then." *goto conversation #You're my mistress *set daniel_decker -3 "You will serve as an adequate mistress to provide physical and emotional comfort when necessary, outside the bonds of marriage. I presume this shall be an adequate compromise." I begin to hear sniffing replace the clawing. "...Yes. That's perfect..." Daniel appears...I would not call it confused, or disapproving, but certainly not wholly comfortable. "...Okay then." *goto conversation #You're my slave *set daniel_decker -5 "You shall be whatever I demand you be, as I feel is appropriate for any time." I explain to her. "That is the essence of being a slave, is it not?" I begin to hear sniffing replace the clawing. "...Yes. That's perfect..." Daniel appears...not wholly comfortable. "Okay then." *goto conversation #I will deal with that when the time comes "I will deal with that when the time comes." I brush off the concern. "I have plenty of time. I have not even fully initiated a relationship with either of them, after all." "I suppose. But you'll still want to deal with things sooner rather than later. In any case, you'll likely have to choose. I'm not sure whether Junior would accept polygamy. And Toby almost definitely wouldn't. So I'm afraid you'll have to make a choice at some point." *if (vi_friend =false) or (viwantsromance =true) *goto conversation *if (vi_friend =true) *set viwantsromance true After a bit of quiet, Daniel looks into the back seat. "Vi, why are you quiet?" Come to think of it, she was pretty quiet. I look over with him and see her huddled behind my chair, staring at the ground. "Why aren't I an option..." *choice #You're my friend *set vikindness +1 "I prefer our bond to remain platonic." I explain to her. "You remain close to me as well." I think I hear her sniff. "But that's...weird." Daniel appears...I would not call it confused, or disapproving, but certainly not wholly comfortable. "...Okay then." *goto conversation #You're my mistress *set daniel_decker -3 "You will serve as an adequate mistress to provide physical and emotional comfort when necessary, outside the bonds of marriage. I presume this shall be an adequate compromise." I begin to hear sniffing replace the clawing. "...Yes. That's perfect..." Daniel appears...I would not call it confused, or disapproving, but certainly not wholly comfortable. "...Okay then." *goto conversation #You're my slave *set daniel_decker -5 "You shall be whatever I demand you be, as I feel is appropriate for any time." I explain to her. "That is the essence of being a slave, is it not?" I begin to hear sniffing replace the clawing. "...Yes. That's perfect..." Daniel appears...not wholly comfortable. "Okay then." *goto conversation *else "I would like to become romantically involved." I explain. "To become close on a personal level, as well as intimately." "I see." He coughs, artificially. "And...reason?" "I find him personally and physically appealing." "...Fair enough." He takes a bit longer to respond than he typically does on other topics. Evidently this was a conversation he was unprepared for. "Well...if you want my advice, I did some looking into Toby's background, like I did with everyone mentioned in your report. From what I could tell, he's an angel and a complete gentleman. To the point where you might have trouble...initiating a relationship." "Why is that?" "He's the kind of guy who wouldn't be comfortable making the first move." He explains, a bit more smoothly than he started off. Perhaps it was a subject he had experience in. "If he's interested in you, he'll try keeping it to himself, though most would probably be able to tell anyway. Nonetheless, even if he thinks you feel the same way, he'll question whether or not he's just seeing what he wants to see and won't make a move for fear of ruining a friendship over a misinterpretation. So, if you're serious about him, you'll have to make the first move." He pauses after he's finished, then his expression changes as if remembering something. "Oh, also you'll have to begin by making yourself someone he would actually like. You can start by displaying virtues that he would approve of. Basically, just try doing nice things for people. In the cases he doesn't see, it'll build a solid reputation for you that he'll hear about. In the cases he does, he'll have first hand experience of what a good person you are." *label liar "So, lie?" "At first." Unusually cryptic way of ending a statement. *if (vi_friend =true) and (viwantsromance =false) *set viwantsromance true Then he looks in the rear-view mirror, and sees Vi. Huddling behind me, fingers digging violently into the shoulders of my seat. "Oh...also, I don't think he'll go for polygamy." Vi makes a grunting sound as if she's just been stabbed. "...That's fine." She growls. "I'll just be a mistress! I don't mind sharing!" *choice #I'm thinking...close family friend *set vikindness +1 "I do not intend on being unfaithful to my chosen partner." I inform Vi in a firm but unharsh tone. "We can still be friends, though. I have heard it from many people that friends can often be closer than lovers." She begins mumbling sadly. I choose to believe it is acceptance. *goto conversation #That works for me *set daniel_decker -3 "That arrangement is acceptable." I declare. Vi mutters something in a soft and wistful voice. I presume it to be acceptance. Daniel appears...I would not call it confused, or disapproving, but certainly not wholly comfortable. "...Okay then." *goto conversation #You're my slave *set daniel_decker -5 "You shall be whatever I demand you be, as I feel is appropriate for any time." I explain to her. "That is the essence of being a slave, is it not?" I begin to hear sniffing replace the clawing. "...Yes. That's perfect..." Daniel appears...not wholly comfortable. "Okay then." *goto conversation *else "Anything else?" *goto conversation