At last, the two of you enter the tent, the scent of heavy perfume filling the air. You cough a little as your roommate takes in a deep breath, seeming to enjoy the smell. "Welcome, welcome!" You two look at the male seated down behind a round table. There are quite a few lit candles on the table, which is decorated with a tablecloth with moon and sun designs. Tarot cards with all sorts of designs are scattered on top of the table and you finally notice the source of the heavy perfume, a few lit incense on top of a shelf behind the man. "Okay, I know I'm rather attractive, but a hello back would be nice." You quickly turn your attention to the man, who is in a full face of makeup, right down to a pair of the longest eyelashes you've ever seen in your life. "Hi," $!{roommate_name} says, looking around the tent one final time before looking at the man front of the two of you. "We wanted to get our fortunes read? Or whatever ever you offer in this tent. Don't want to assume." The man sweeps his hands towards the two chairs in front of him and smiles once the two of you take a seat. "Yes, babe, I read fortunes. Been doing it since I was a wee child," he says, scooping up his tarot cards and reorganizing them before putting them away. "Now, who wants to go first?" You and $!{roommate_name} look between each other, but before you two could say anything, the man snaps at the two of you. "I've decided. You. $!{player_eye_color} eyed ${player_man_woman_person}. Palm." You hesitate for a moment, but soon give the man your dominant hand. You immediately relax as he begins to study it. "My name is Robbie," he introduces. "I try and decide what fortune telling method best suits whomever steps foot into my tent before they sit down." Robbie briefly looks into your eyes as he continues to speak. "I didn't even have to wait for you to do anything. I knew immediately that I would be reading your palm." *page_break As Robbie continues to study your palm, he asks you a few basic questions, like your name and where you're from. Finally, he lets go of your hand. "I found a lot of interesting things, honey," Robbie tells you. "We could talk for days about what I saw, but I can only answer one question in order to be fair to your cute little friend here." Robbie winks at $!{roommate_name}, who blushes brightly. "Ha, look at me. I'm not here to flirt. I'm here to answer your question. What are you dying to know?" *fake_choice #"What can you tell me about my love life?" *achieve future "Probably my most common question. Hmm…" Robbie smirks and rests his hands on top of the table. *if ((((bex < 55) and (roommate < 55)) and (royal < 55)) and (mozelle < 55)) and (lyon < 55) "I see many paths for you, $!{player_first_name}. Some leading to the forest, others leading to high places," he says. "Others still lead you back home or out of the country entirely. Love is strange." "So basically," your roommate interrupts, "you aren't sure about ${player_his_her_their} love life." Robbie scoffs. "There are a lot of unknowns. Nothing is shouting out at me on ${player_his_her_their} path. In my opinion, sometimes not knowing is better than knowing. You don't feel as trapped. Besides…I'm reading $!{player_first_name}'s palm, not yours." Your roommate pouts a bit, but lets Robbie finish. "If there's somebody you wish to have on your path, I would work harder to gain their favor. It's easier than it seems." Now done with you, Robbie moves on to your roommate, who sheepishly apologizes for interrupting before the two of them start. *page_break As the two of you make you way back to the entrance, $!{roommate_name} muses about ${roommate_his_her} reading. "Well, that was fun. Glad we didn't have to pay much for it either. I wonder that's truly our future though. What do you think?" *fake_choice #"Personally, I'm a bit disappointed. I thought somebody would be interested in me for sure." Your roommate scratches at the back of ${roommate_his_her} head. "Well, you never know, $!{player_first_name}. We just got to Dia. Maybe something will change soon," $!{roommate_name} says and you shrug. "Yeah. I guess if not, there's always the Games," you say and $!{roommate_name} grins. "Exactly. Now, let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #"Eh, you never know. Things change." "Right you are, Roomie." $!{roommate_name} lets out a yawn and stretches as you two walk towards the entrance. "We've got the whole day ahead of us. Let's see what else we can get into," you say. *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #"Oh, I loved every second of it." $!{roommate_name} grins, playfully nudging your shoulder with ${roommate_his_her} elbow. "Right? Even if I don't totally believe everything Robbie said, it was still pretty cool. Plus, something nobody in my family has ever done. So." $!{roommate_name} runs a hand through ${roommate_his_her} hair as you two approach the entrance. "Alright, let's see where else the day will take us," ${roommate_he_she} says. *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #"That was the biggest waste of time ever." "Oh, c'mon. He gave us interesting answers!" $!{roommate_name} exclaims, but you remain unamused. "Only thing I liked was leaving." Your roommate clutches as ${roommate_his_her} heart and pretends to fall. "You wound me, $!{player_first_name}." You sigh and motion towards the exit. "Let's get back to town before it gets too late." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #"Could've done worse things in a tent. Wasn't terrible." $!{roommate_name} smirks. "You have done worse things in a tent," $!{roommate_he_she} jokes, causing you to roll your eyes. "Alright. Anyways…" You take out your phone to check the time and realize that it's still relatively early in the day. "Let's check out the rest of the city before it gets too late," you say, sticking your phone back in your pocket. *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #"It was alright. I'm ready to go, though." "Well, let's get out of here then," $!{roommate_name} says, leading you towards the entrance. "We do have the whole day ahead of us pretty much. Let's see what else we can get into," ${roommate_he_she} adds. *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity *if (bex >= 55) "Many paths are crossing, both conventional and unconventional. Troubling roads are ahead but it is the fault of neither one of you." You nod, keeping the words in mind as your roommate gets ${roommate_his_her} palm read as well. Before long, the two of you are back outside, on your way out of the festival. "Do you believe what Robbie said? What did any of that even mean?" *fake_choice #"Hell if I know. I'm just as confused as you." "Right! It was fun regardless, though," $!{roommate_name} says, stuffing ${roommate_his_her} hands in ${roommate_his_her} pockets. "Well, the day is still young. Let's see what else we can get into." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #"Sure. Not sure what he meant, but I enjoyed the reading." "I've never had my palm read before, so I enjoyed it too. Definitely should do it more often," $!{roommate_name} says. "You probably really enjoyed it since it was free," you point out jokingly, which causes your roommate to wink. "Who told you?" $!{roommate_he_she} jokes back, heading towards the exit of the festival. "Let's get back to town and find something else to do." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #"Eh, not really, but it was cool to get my palm read." "Right. Glad you went with me, Roomie," $!{roommate_name} says with a smile. "Anytime," you reply. "How about we get back to town?" "Let's." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #"Definitely. I'm just glad that somebody is falling for me." $!{roommate_name} nods, adjusting the collar of ${roommate_his_her} shirt. "Right. Of course. Obviously. Who wouldn't fall for you?" You raise your eyebrow, about to question what you roommate meant by that before ${roommate_he_she} quickly moves on. "Anyway…I think we've done pretty much everything there is to do here. Let's get back downtown!" $!{roommate_name} speeds towards the exit and you mentally decide to ask ${roommate_him_her} about that strange wording later on. *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #"That was probably the biggest waste of time ever." "Oh, c'mon. That was an interesting answer!" $!{roommate_name} exclaims, but you remain unamused. "Only thing I liked was leaving." Your roommate clutches as ${roommate_his_her} heart and pretends to fall. "You wound me, $!{player_first_name}." You sigh and motion towards the exit. "Let's get back to town before it gets too late." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity *if (lyon >= 55) "You definitely have an admirer. Whether or not this is true love or simply an infatuation remains to be seen. Keep an eye on this, as they will to you." You nod, keeping the words in mind as your roommate gets ${roommate_his_her} palm read as well. Before long, the two of you are back outside, on your way out of the festival. "Do you believe what Robbie said? What did any of that even mean?" *fake_choice #"Hell if I know. I'm just as confused as you." "Right! It was fun regardless, though," $!{roommate_name} says, stuffing ${roommate_his_her} hands in ${roommate_his_her} pockets. "Well, the day is still young. Let's see what else we can get into." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #"Sure. Not sure what he meant, but I enjoyed the reading." "I've never had my palm read before, so I enjoyed it too. Definitely should do it more often," $!{roommate_name} says. "You probably really enjoyed it since it was free," you point out jokingly, which causes your roommate to wink. "Who told you?" $!{roommate_he_she} jokes back, heading towards the exit of the festival. "Let's get back to town and find something else to do." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #"Eh, not really, but it was cool to get my palm read." "Right. Glad you went with me, Roomie," $!{roommate_name} says with a smile. "Anytime," you reply. "How about we get back to town?" "Let's." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #"Definitely. I'm just glad that somebody is falling for me." $!{roommate_name} nods, adjusting the collar of ${roommate_his_her} shirt. "Right. Of course. Obviously. Who wouldn't fall for you?" You raise your eyebrow, about to question what you roommate meant by that before ${roommate_he_she} quickly moves on. "Anyway…I think we've done pretty much everything there is to do here. Let's get back downtown!" $!{roommate_name} speeds towards the exit and you mentally decide to ask ${roommate_him_her} about that strange wording later on. *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #"That was probably the biggest waste of time ever." "Oh, c'mon. That was an interesting answer!" $!{roommate_name} exclaims, but you remain unamused. "Only thing I liked was leaving." Your roommate clutches as ${roommate_his_her} heart and pretends to fall. "You wound me, $!{player_first_name}." You sigh and motion towards the exit. "Let's get back to town before it gets too late." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity *if ((royal >= 55) or (mozelle >= 55)) "You're favored by the most high, as of now. Feelings change, circumstances change, but you're on the right track to be rewarded handsomely." You nod, keeping the words in mind as your roommate gets ${roommate_his_her} palm read as well. Before long, the two of you are back outside, on your way out of the festival. "Do you believe what Robbie said? What did any of that even mean?" *fake_choice #"Hell if I know. I'm just as confused as you." "Right! It was fun regardless, though," $!{roommate_name} says, stuffing ${roommate_his_her} hands in ${roommate_his_her} pockets. "Well, the day is still young. Let's see what else we can get into." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #"Sure. Not sure what he meant, but I enjoyed the reading." "I've never had my palm read before, so I enjoyed it too. Definitely should do it more often," $!{roommate_name} says. "You probably really enjoyed it since it was free," you point out jokingly, which causes your roommate to wink. "Who told you?" $!{roommate_he_she} jokes back, heading towards the exit of the festival. "Let's get back to town and find something else to do." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #"Eh, not really, but it was cool to get my palm read." "Right. Glad you went with me, Roomie," $!{roommate_name} says with a smile. "Anytime," you reply. "How about we get back to town?" "Let's." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #"Definitely. I'm sure he meant somebody in the Royal Family." $!{roommate_name} laughs and rolls ${roommate_his_her} eyes. "Yeah right. Sure, you spent a lot of time with $!{royal_first_name} yesterday, but Princess Mozelle? You two talked for maybe a few minutes at the most." You playfully scoff. "Some roommate you are." "Anyway…" $!{roommate_name} looks around the festival before turning to you. "I think we've done pretty much everything there is to do here. Let's get back downtown." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #"That was probably the biggest waste of time ever." "Oh, c'mon. That was an interesting answer!" $!{roommate_name} exclaims, but you remain unamused. "Only thing I liked was leaving." Your roommate clutches as ${roommate_his_her} heart and pretends to fall. "You wound me, $!{player_first_name}." You sigh and motion towards the exit. "Let's get back to town before it gets too late." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity *if (roommate >= 55) "Look close to home for changes in your love life. A big opportunity is coming your way, but it never hurts to cling to your roots." You nod, keeping the words in mind as your roommate gets ${roommate_his_her} palm read as well. Before long, the two of you are back outside, on your way out of the festival. "Do you believe what Robbie said? Like…that you should stay close to home for romance?" *fake_choice #"I mean, it's interesting to keep in mind. Not sure if I believe it all the way." "Right! Right, of course. It was fun either way," $!{roommate_name} says, stuffing ${roommate_his_her} hands in ${roommate_his_her} pockets. "Well, the day is still young. Let's see what else we can get into." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #"Sure. You're probably the only person that could possibly fit that description though." "M-Me?" $!{roommate_name} asks and you nod. It's a bit amusing to you to see ${roommate_him_her} get all flustered. "Surely you know people from your hometown or something, $!{player_first_name}. Plus, Robbie didn't even say what home," $!{roommate_name} points out, only furthering your amusement. "You're not even my type!" "Relax, $!{roommate_name}. No need to get defensive," you chuckle. "Let's get back to town before you lose it." $!{roommate_name} rolls ${roommate_his_her} eyes but follows you out of the festival. *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #"Eh, not really, but it was cool to get my palm read." "Right. Glad you went with me, Roomie," $!{roommate_name} says with a smile. "Anytime," you reply. "How about we get back to town?" "Let's." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #"Definitely. Reminds me of some people from home I should hit up..." $!{roommate_name} laughs and rolls ${roommate_his_her} eyes. "Do you ever stop thinking about hooking up?" You playfully scoff. "Bold of you to assume that I didn't just want to talk or something. Alone." "Anyway…" $!{roommate_name} looks around the festival before turning to you. "I think we've done pretty much everything there is to do here. Let's get back downtown." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #"That was probably the biggest waste of time ever." "Oh, c'mon. That was an interesting answer!" $!{roommate_name} exclaims, but you remain unamused. "Only thing I liked was leaving." Your roommate clutches as ${roommate_his_her} heart and pretends to fall. "You wound me, $!{player_first_name}." You sigh and motion towards the exit. "Let's get back to town before it gets too late." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #"What can I do be successful in...an event in my future?" *achieve future Robbie watches you carefully after you ask your question, like he's searching for something inside of you. "I think I have a good idea of what this 'event' is, but I will respect your wishes. As far as being successful…" He looks into your eyes again, humming to himself. "Follow your instincts and guts. Don't do anything you know you can't successfully do," he answers. "Many challenges await you that will test your skills. Don't sneak around if you can't get yourself out of it if you get caught. Make friends and make enemies. Now, your friend here…" *page_break Soon, you and $!{roommate_name} exit the tent, chatting about what Robbie told the two of you. $!{roommate_name} enjoyed ${roommate_his_her} reading, but what did you think about your own? *fake_choice #Not sure I totally believe him, but it was still fun. "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #Yeah, I believe him. I'll take the advice to heart. "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #Biggest waste of time ever. "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #It was alright. Like I thought earlier, I definitely could've picked a worst tent to go to at the festival. "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #It was fine, but I probably won't ever do it again. "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #It was awesome! I'm ready for another reading already! "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #"What role will I play in Odessa's future?" *achieve future "What role will you play…" Robbie smiles a bit before answering. *if ((((odessenters < 55) and (media < 55)) and (fame < 5)) and (royalloyalty < 55)) "I can confidently say that I have no idea what role you will play, $!{player_first_name}." Your eyes widen a bit at Robbie's confession and you're about to question him further when he continues. "That's a good thing. You have a lot of time to decide who you want to root for and what you want to stand for," Robbie says before smirking to himself. "There's no good or easy path, but I trust that you will make the right decision when the time comes." You nod, mulling over his words as Robbie moves on to reading the palm of your roommate. Soon, you and $!{roommate_name} exit the tent, chatting about what Robbie told the two of you. $!{roommate_name} enjoyed ${roommate_his_her} reading, but what did you think about your own? *fake_choice #Not sure I totally believe him, but it was still fun. "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #Yeah, I believe him. I'll take the advice to heart. "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #Biggest waste of time ever. "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #It was alright. Like I thought earlier, I definitely could've picked a worst tent to go to at the festival. "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #It was fine, but I probably won't ever do it again. "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #It was awesome! I'm ready for another reading already! "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity *if (odessenters >= 55) "First of all, I must say that I have not seen such fire in a reading in a long time. That being said…" Robbie sighs. "Your role right now is one of leadership. High-risk and potentially low-reward. There's a lot waiting to stop you in the wing and many of these things will succeed." He smiles again, seeming more hopeful about your path now. "If you can make it until the end, you will be handsomely rewarded. You could find yourself in one of the most powerful roles in the country." You ponder the meaning of Robbie's words as the fortune teller turns his attention to your roommate. *page_break Soon, you and $!{roommate_name} exit the tent, chatting about what Robbie told the two of you. $!{roommate_name} enjoyed ${roommate_his_her} reading, but what did you think about your own? *fake_choice #Not sure I totally believe him, but it was still fun. "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #Yeah, I believe him. I'll take the advice to heart. "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #Biggest waste of time ever. "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #It was alright. Like I thought earlier, I definitely could've picked a worst tent to go to at the festival. "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #It was fine, but I probably won't ever do it again. "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #It was awesome! I'm ready for another reading already! "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity *if ((media >= 55) or (fame >= 5)) "You are quite the popular ${player_man_woman_person}," he begins. "As of right now, all eyes are on you and all of them positive. Your role could be anything you desire. However…" He takes your hand in his again, staring you into the eyes. "This could change at any point. Today you're a star, but tomorrow you could be no one. Tread carefully on this path." Robbie let's go of your hand and instead reaches for $!{roommate_name}'s hand. "Now, let's see what I can find for you…" *page_break Soon, you and $!{roommate_name} exit the tent, chatting about what Robbie told the two of you. $!{roommate_name} enjoyed ${roommate_his_her} reading, but what did you think about your own? *fake_choice #Not sure I totally believe him, but it was still fun. "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #Yeah, I believe him. I'll take the advice to heart. "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #Biggest waste of time ever. "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #It was alright. Like I thought earlier, I definitely could've picked a worst tent to go to at the festival. "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #It was fine, but I probably won't ever do it again. "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #It was awesome! I'm ready for another reading already! "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity *if (royalloyalty >= 55) "You're very loyal to regality. Should you continue on the path you're on, I see you in a variety of roles reflecting this." You nod, a bit indifferent at your answer. "Of course, paths, plans and people change. What is true today might not be true next week," Robbie finishes. "Now, as for your friend here…" Soon, you and $!{roommate_name} exit the tent, chatting about what Robbie told the two of you. $!{roommate_name} enjoyed ${roommate_his_her} reading, but what did you think about your own? *fake_choice #Not sure I totally believe him, but it was still fun. "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #Yeah, I believe him. I'll take the advice to heart. "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #Biggest waste of time ever. "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #It was alright. Like I thought earlier, I definitely could've picked a worst tent to go to at the festival. "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #It was fine, but I probably won't ever do it again. "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity #It was awesome! I'm ready for another reading already! "We've got a long day ahead of us," $!{roommate_name} says eventually. "Let's get back to town." *page_break *goto_scene chp2_thecity