*achieve neverafter

"So be it. I'll have Ross and Ryr escort you out then," King Frederick says turning his back to you. "I do hope the next time I see you, you're more open to competing. It would've been great fun."

*page_break

“W-wait...what?”

Two girls stare at their television screen in disbelief. One sports black pigtails, while the other wears a long blonde ponytail.

“The credits are rolling, Amber! I told you not to pick that option!”

Amber throws the remote over to her sister before crossing her arms. After weeks of waiting for it to come out, they were finally watching The Odessa Dating Games, an interactive movie where they controlled all the choices of most of the characters in the movie. 

“Whatever, Melody. When I read a review about the movie last week, they said that a scene like this wouldn’t even be this early!” Amber exclaims.

Melody groans and watches the credits roll by on the screen in her bedroom. “Lovely. Now, we have to start all the way over. It took us an hour to decide on the traits the Prince should have!”

“That’s who’s fault exactly? I said I wanted my Prince to have default looks so we could get to the story faster,” Amber shot back. They continue to argue back and forth, only interrupted by a knock at the door.

“What?” They both growl out.

A little boy opens the door, glaring at the two of them. “Could you two be any louder? Anyway, Mom says it’s time for dinner.” Before he shuts the door, he turns back to face his twin sisters. “Also, you guys know it’s just a movie right? You can restart whenever you want?”

“Bye Noah,” Amber and Melody say in unison before Noah shuts the door with an exasperated sigh.

"That's why I just stick to online games…" He says to himself before heading downstairs to help his mother set the table.

*page_break

Not exactly the ending you were expecting, is it? Like what was mentioned earlier, this game will have a lot of decisions for you to make. Unfortunately, you do have to compete in at least some of the Games. C'est la vie.

Here's your one and only chance to return to the game after getting a game over. Use it wisely, if you wish!

*fake_choice
    #No, I really will not be competing.
        Gotcha. Odessa will be here for you, whenever you are. 
        *finish
    #Fine, I guess I will actually compete...
        *fake_choice
            #I tell him that I was born ready to compete.
                *set morale %+10
                *set bold %+10
                *set royalloyalty %+10
                King Frederick nods, smiling wider than you’ve ever seen him before. 

                “Born ready. That’s what I like to hear. Good.”

                He steps away from the desk and glances at the smartwatch on his wrist. "Now that that's all settled, it’s time for you to meet the last part of our family.”
                *page_break
                *goto_scene chp2_heirmeeting


            #I tell him that though I’m nervous to compete, I’ll do it.
                *set morale %+10
                *set bold %-10
                *set royalloyalty %+5
                King Frederick nods, seeming much more relaxed now that you’ve agreed to compete.

                “Thank you,” he says. “This means more than you’ll ever know. I’m sure you’ve been told this since you found out the news, but you really have nothing to be nervous about. Keep your head straight and think smart, you’ll be fine.”

                King Frederick smooths out his pants with his hands, before heading back towards the door. 

                “Now, to speak with the last person in the family: my eldest child.”
                *page_break
                *goto_scene chp2_heirmeeting

            #I tell him that I’ll compete and I'm excited to meet (and potentially hook up) with everybody. I don't say the hook up part, though.
                *set morale %+10
                *set charisma %+10
                *set friendly %+10
                *set bold %+10
                *set formal %-10
                *set flirty +1
                King Frederick nods, satisfied with your answer. “They come from all over. Nobody knows their compatibility scores yet besides you, but imagine that once they do learn, you’ll be a very popular contestant.”

                He glances at his smartwatch on his wrist. “Ah, Ramona and Mozelle have found my eldest child. You ready, $!{player_first_name}?”
        
                You nod and follow after the King.
                *page_break
                *goto_scene chp2_heirmeeting

            #I tell him that I’ll compete and leave it at that.
                *set polished %+10
                *set friendly %-10
                *set formal %+10
                *set aloof +1
                “Short and to the point. I can appreciate that,” King Frederick replies.

                When the King moves from behind his desk, it causes you to stand up and follow after him. 

                “My wife and daughter should have found my eldest child by now. Let’s go find the group, shall we?”
                *page_break
                *goto_scene chp2_heirmeeting

            #I tell him I’ll compete, but only if he offers me something to make it worth my while.
                *set cunning %+10
                *set bold %+10
                *set snarky %+10
                *set kingsbargain "yes"
                *goto_scene chp2_kingsbargain