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It's cold, soaking through to your bones. Even colder hands are grabbing yours, not letting you go. You just know you don't want to let go of them.
Inevitably, someone tries to pull you apart.
There are screams around you and you head feels like it's splitting.
Whatever force is pulling at you is terrible.
That much you know.
[[Fight]]
[[Scream]]You scream your lungs raw, but to no avail. You hold on for as long as you can but you're ripped violently from those hands.
The screams around you become so loud they seem to tear your head apart.
[[But those are my screams.->Good Morning!]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
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<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
The City!
Where everyone lives and thrives!
Don't let the name fool you, we also have mountains, a beautiful countryside, all kinds of entertainment...
It's an enormous civilization surrounded by walls where everyone lives in a well deserved peace. It really is big, too - you live two days by car from the closest wall and one day from the Central District.
You're very close to a nearby beach, though. Lucky you!
[[>What's behind the walls?]]
[[>You mean artificial beaches, right?]]
[[>Thank you, I'm glad to be a Citizen!->Good Morning!]]
<<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
Well of course you're not stupid. You know there's usually stuff behind walls.
Behind these walls there's not much but a toxic wasteland. Impossible to walk more than two steps without your skin peeling from your body.
There was a war, sadly. Our machines turned against us. We won, but we paid a high price.
Thankfully The City is our haven now. Where we finally found peace, and where we work together as fellow human beings to correct the mistakes of our past.
[[>Back->The City!!]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
No.
Just beaches, duh.
How many beaches other than these have you seen?
[[>Back->The city!!!]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
You're glad to see his face through the holoprojector. Dr. Williams is a cheerful, optimistic man. Always smiling.
"Those again?" you see him shake his head, but not a single frown wrinkles his dark forehead. "Well, today's calm so come as soon as you can! It would be a shame if our future Mayor's career was foiled by lack of rest, eh? Now, how's your father? Remind him we have our weekly pool match tomorrow and-"
You hang up the receiver after a few minutes.
[[>Get dressed and go down]]
[[>Look around the room]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
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<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
You go down to the living room to find your mother sitting on the couch with a book on her lap that she's not paying much attention to. She's looking pensively out the window.
The smile returns to her face when she sees you, and she gets up to place a kiss on your head.
"Good morning, honey! Are you okay? You seem a little pale."
[[>Tell her about your nightmares->TOLD MOM]]
[[>"I'm alright!"->"I'm alright!"]]
You can't see anything. You can't even feel your body. You hold on for as long as you can but you're ripped violently from those hands.
The screams around you become so loud they seem to tear your head apart.
[[But I am the one that's screaming.->Good Morning!]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
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<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
It's another beautiful day in [[The City!]]
Your name is Dana. You are 26. You were born here, in a humble but happy family that has always stuck together. Your mother works in one of the factories and your father is a waiter at a small local restaurant. Your cat is... well, unemployed. He deserves it.
You had other career aspirations, but suddenly one day your leadership started shining through and people suggested a career in politics for you. It seemed like such a good idea that you just couldn't say no!
Your humble past and unique personality draw people to you, and you've become quite popular. Some say you might be able to become [[Mayor]] one day. So far, though, your life is just filled with public time and stressful meetings. You do your best to surive.
Speaking about stress...
Those nightmares again? Are the pills losing its effect or are you just too stressed lately? You decide to pick a new tube from your storage and ditch that one just in case it was a bad batch. It's free anyway.
Maybe your doctor can help you. The nightmares did go away for a while - maybe you just need stronger medication.
Your mother is home today. She usually makes you feel better about these dreams.
[[>Make an appointment]]
[[>Talk with mom]]
<<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
No.
Just beaches, duh.
How many beaches other than these have you seen?
[[>Back->The City!!!!]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
The City!
Where everyone lives and thrives!
Don't let the name fool you, we also have mountains, a beautiful countryside, all kinds of entertainment...
It's an enormous civilization surrounded by walls where everyone lives in a well deserved peace. It really is big, too - you live two days by car from the closest wall and one day from the Central District.
You're very close to a nearby beach, though. Lucky you!
[[>Thank you, I'm glad to be a Citizen!->Good Morning!]]
[[>Thank you, I'm glad to be a Citizen!->Good Morning!]]
[[>Thank you, I'm glad to be a Citizen!->Good Morning!]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
The City!
Where everyone lives and thrives!
Don't let the name fool you, we also have mountains, a beautiful countryside, all kinds of entertainment...
It's an enormous civilization surrounded by walls where everyone lives in a well deserved peace. It really is big, too - you live two days by car from the closest wall and one day from the Central District.
You're very close to a nearby beach, though. Lucky you!
[[>What's behind the walls?->Behind the Walls?]]
[[>Thank you, I'm glad to be a Citizen!->Good Morning!]]
[[>Thank you, I'm glad to be a Citizen!->Good Morning!]]
<<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
Well of course you're not stupid. You know there's usually stuff behind walls.
Behind these walls there's not much but a toxic wasteland. Impossible to walk more than two steps without your skin peeling from your body.
There was a war, sadly. Our machines turned against us. We won, but we paid a high price.
Thankfully The City is our haven now. Where we finally found peace, and where we work together as fellow human beings to correct the mistakes of our past.
[[>Back->The City!!!!]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
The City!
Where everyone lives and thrives!
Don't let the name fool you, we also have mountains, a beautiful countryside, all kinds of entertainment...
It's an enormous civilization surrounded by walls where everyone lives in a well deserved peace. It really is big, too - you live two days by car from the closest wall and one day from the Central District.
You're very close to a nearby beach, though. Lucky you!
[[>Thank you, I'm glad to be a Citizen!->Good Morning!]]
[[>You mean artificial beaches, right?->Artificial beaches?]]
[[>Thank you, I'm glad to be a Citizen!->Good Morning!]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
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<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
You go down to the living room to find your mother sitting on the couch with a book on her lap that she's not paying much attention to. She's looking pensively out the window.
The smile returns to her face when she sees you, and she gets up to place a kiss on your head.
"Good morning, honey! Are you okay? You seem a little pale."
[[>Tell her about your nightmares->TOLD MOM]]
[[>"I'm alright!"->"I'm alright!"]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
Your room is is done all in vibrant colors, and has a bed, a desk, another bed (the cat's, sleeping cat included), and several technology books from the degree you left behind. Sometimes you feel like you should drop this "promising career" and go back to your tinkering. But those are fleeting moments.
The sun is shining. The day is beauiful, like every day in The City! You must have things to do.
[[>Get dressed and go down]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
When you tell her about your dreams her expression shifts for a moment, but then she smiles again.
"Aw, you mustn't worry. You've been under a lot of stress, so it's only natural. I wouldn't bother calling Dr. Williams. Just make sure to drink warm milk before going to bed and you'll be fine!"<br>
<br>
That was really reassuring, actually. She has that talent. Must be the combination of her dimples and the wrinkles under her nose when she smiles. <br>
<br>
<<if not visited(">Make an appointment")>>
[[>Go to the doctor anyway, just in case]]<br><<endif>>
<<if visited(">Make an appointment")>>
[[>Go to the doctor anyway, just in case->Fairmeadows Clinic]] <<endif>>
<br>
[[>She's right. Why not just enjoy the beautiful day?->Go out]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
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<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
You give her a big smile and stuff your face with toast from the kitchen to show her that you've certainly not lost appetite. She seems convinced.
You tell your mother you're going to out with your friend and she accepts it with a nod. After making a weird, nostalgic comment about how much you've grown, she goes back to her book.
You're on your way. Better not make Dr. Williams lose time.
[[>Go to the Clinic->Fairmeadows Clinic]] <<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
You tell your mother you're going to out with your friend and she accepts it with a nod. After making a weird, nostalgic comment about how much you've grown, she goes back to her book.
Back in your room, you're glad to see the doctor's face through the holoprojector. Dr. Williams is always smiling and optimistic. A truly cheerful man.
"Those again?" You see him shake his head, but not a single frown wrinkles his dark forehead. "Well, today's calm so come as soon as you can! It would be a shame if our future Mayor's career was foiled by some bad dreams, eh? Now, how's your father? Remind him we have our weekly pool match tomorrow and-"
You hang up the receiver after a few minutes.
[[>Let's not make him lose time. Go to the Clinic now->Fairmeadows Clinic]]
<<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
Fairmeadows Clinic is a squeaky clean white building surrounded by flowerbeds.
It's not like people get sick like they did in the old times. And most wounds can be healed with a myriad of products everyone has at home. So clinics are calm places where people go for annual checkups, delivering babies, or... well, nightmares. The rest of the doctor's time is spent researching.
Your steps echo in the silent white building until you reach Dr. Williams' office.
"Ah, welcome! Come in, come in." He offers you a seat and casually pushes the bowl of candy towards you like he does with everyone, regardless of age. "So tell me what's the matter. What are the nightmares about this time?"
[[>Describe your dream in detail, he's the professional]]
[[>Vaguely describe your dream, it's not like it was very clear anyway]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
You describe the darkness, the cold, the hands, the pulling. The screams. The room suddenly looks a bit more somber, like you shouldn't be talking about such dark things in such a bright place. His lips are still slightly upturned, of course, but that smile is tense.
He leans forward, fingers interlaced.
"Have you really been taking your medication everyday?"
You reassure him. Of course you have.
"Are you sure? You shouldn't have gone back to that kind of nightmares again. They're a bit creepy, aren't they?" he exaggerates a shiver.
After insisting, he sighs.
"Okay, I'll give you something stronger. Take it just as you used to do."
He hands you a green tube with pills similar to the ones you'd already been taking. He leads you back to the door, the smile back on his face, still somewhat tense.
"It's a beautiful day outside, go have some fun. See you!"
[[>Go out->Go out]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
He sits back, relaxed. It's like you've lifted a weight off his shoulders somehow.
"Well that's probably just stress interfering with your medication. You should just keep taking the pills and if they get worse during the week come see me again. Actually, I'm giving you another tube, the one you have might be expired. Throw it away."
He gives you a green plastic tube filled with pills, like the one you own. You thank him and stand up. He stands with you and leads you to the door.
"You are taking your medication everyday, right?"
You reassure him and he goes back to his smile, opening the door for you.
"It's a beautiful day outside, go have some fun. See you!"
[[>Go out->Go out]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
<br>
<img src="https://41.media.tumblr.com/a495446b4932e2eacabd9b09546af4a9/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo1_250.png" alt="carmen" height="150" width="150" right="50"/>
<span class="caption">Carmen</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
You decide to go visit your friend Carmen. She's been your friend since... Well, since you were born. She's always been the other handy neighbourhood girl. You spent all your childhood years building with blocks and, later, with circuits. You've always considered her your best friend (and your parents keep joking about you having a crush on her).
Now she works with cars in her fathers' workshop. She has this beautiful white and blue car, soft lines, shiny chrome. All built from spare parts.
In fact, you find her working on it.
"Piece of garbage! I can't believe I've had to basically rebuild your motor from scratch seven times already. You're not worth it-- Oh, hi!" She turns at you. "Mind helping? I need two hands here and both my dads are out to check Mr. Roberts' truck. And [[the neighbor is no longer here]]."
[[>Help her->HELPED CARMEN]]
[[>Don't help her. She has been working on this for days. She deserves a rest->NO HELPED CARMEN]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
<br>
<img src="https://41.media.tumblr.com/a495446b4932e2eacabd9b09546af4a9/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo1_250.png" alt="carmen" height="150" width="150" right="50"/>
<span class="caption">Carmen</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
You roll up your sleeves and let her lead you. You were good with electronics, but not really great with cars.
"Ah, thank you! Hold on here while I..."
You spend more time than you expected there. That car sure is a toaster, but it seems to have a lot of sentimental value to her. She ends up inviting you for a soda as a thank you.
You head back home, but before you can open the door you hear your parents arguing on the other side.
[[>Listen]]
[[>Knock on the door]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
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<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
"Please, calm down, dear." Your father's voice. "We've had this conversation before. They're just bad dreams, and many people have them."
"You know they aren't. You know it, don't lie to me."
"You just have to take your medication, Caroline. Please. I'm worried for you. You're acting paranoid."
"And you're in denial. You've seen..." Her voice breaks like she's about to cry. There's a pause in the conversation.
[[>Knock on the door]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
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<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
Theres a long pause and your dad opens the door, greeting you with a smile.
<br>
<br>
"Hey! Welcome back. Did you have fun? Man, had I known it would be such a nice day today, I would have taken you all for a picnic. Next time, maybe."
<br>
<br>
Your mother seems a bit shaken, but she greets you too.
<br>
<br>
<<if visited("TOLD MOM")>>
"Hello, honey, how are you feeling now? Much better after some fresh air, right? I told you, you need more free days like these. You must have had a lot of fun. "
<br>
<br>
<<if visited("Fairmeadows Clinic")>>
>[[>Tell her how your doctor visit went (she should know, and it might calm her down)]]<<endif>>
<br>
[[>Nod and tell them about your day]]
<<endif>>
<<if not visited("TOLD MOM")>>"Hello, honey, are you alright? Did you have fun?"
<br>
<br>
[[>"Well..." (tell her about your nightmares, she should know)]]
<br>
[[>Nod and tell them about your day]]
<<endif>><<nobr>><div class="item">
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<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
<br>
<img src="https://41.media.tumblr.com/a495446b4932e2eacabd9b09546af4a9/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo1_250.png" alt="carmen" height="150" width="150" right="50"/>
<span class="caption">Carmen</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
You ask about her neighbor.
"Oh, you didn't hear? Apparently he stole one of Mr. Roberts' lawn ornaments last week. I can't believe that there could be a thief in the neighbourhood. The next time he might have broken into someone's house and stolen money or worse." She grimaces. "So the Knights came to take him, and now we are all safe again."
You're relieved too, to be honest.
[[Back->Go out]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
<br>
<img src="https://41.media.tumblr.com/a495446b4932e2eacabd9b09546af4a9/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo1_250.png" alt="carmen" height="150" width="150" right="50"/>
<span class="caption">Carmen</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
You suggest getting some sodas and going for a walk on the beach. Carmen whines, but she seems glad to leave the garage for a while.
The day goes by without any incident, well... except for the fact you got your clothes wet when Carmen pushed you into the water.
You head back home, but before you can open the door you hear your parents arguing on the other side.
[[>Listen]]
[[>Knock on the door]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
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<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
Your father is the one who replies.
"Yes, we know, Dr. Williams called not so long ago. I was just telling your mother. She worries too much about you, as always." He kisses her cheek. "She's alright! Besides, a little stress isn't so bad, is it? Let's have dinner before it gets cold!"
[[>Go to the kitchen.]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
Your mother nods, but she still looks worried.
"Yes, we know, Dr. Williams called your father not so long ago. I don't think it was really necessary..."
"Oh, our child is just responsible and didn't want you to worry like you always do. Now you know it's alright! If it was something serious, Dr. Williams would have told me. Besides, a little stress isn't so bad, is it? Let's have dinner before it gets cold!"
[[>Go to the kitchen.]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
You start talking but your father cuts you off while leading you both to the kitchen.
"Hey, that sounds great, but dinner is getting cold! Can it wait until we're all seated at the table? I know you ladies are young and sturdy, but I'm starving here!"
[[>Go to the kitchen.]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
</div><<endnobr>>
You go leave your bag in your room before almost sprinting downstairs towrds the scent of food.
Your father never misses the Mayor's cooking show, and it really shows on his plates. He loves cooking, and you would never miss any of his meals.
The beef is delicious and the sauce almost makes you want to cry. Bless that woman. You can only pray that she will dedicate even more time to her cooking shows if you become Mayor yourself - because you'd certainly be a big letdown in that respect.
You tell them about your day spent with Carmen, and your mother seems a bit more relaxed. At some point, while you and your father are still finishing dinner, she stands up.
"I'm not feeling well, so I'm going to bed early. You guys keep enjoying your dinner. Don't worry."
She smiles sweetly.
[[>Ask if she's okay]]
[[>Nod and take her plate to the sink]]memory /ˈmɛm(ə)ri/
1. The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers [[information]].2. Something remembered from the [[past]].3. The remembering or commemoration of a [[dead->Why]] person.
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<span class="caption">The Mayor</span>
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The Mayor is the leader of the city, the one that keeps everyone happy and working together.
Right now, she's a lovely woman with sparkly blue eyes, deep red victory rolls, and a perfect casserole recipe. She's charismatic and a true public figure.
She even has her own cooking show, and each Sunday she invites a family for lunch at her home.
...You're really not sure that you can live up to her shine. But people insist that your humble nature, youthful spirit, and innocence would make you a nice heir to her legacy.
But learning how to make casserole wouldn't hurt.
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<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
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She nods, reassuringly, picking up her plate and taking it to the sink.
"Yeah, just a bit dizzy. Must be the heat. With the summer coming so soon maybe we could spend a day at the beach next week."
She yawns and waves goodnight, going upstairs. You keep talking with your father for a few minutes. You wonder if she's really okay.
[[>Excuse yourself too]]
[[>Finish your dinner]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
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"Thank you, sweetie," she says, standing up too.
"Are you feeling okay, dear?" your father asks.
"Yeah, just a bit dizzy. Must be the heat. With the summer coming so soon maybe we could spend a day at the beach next week."
She yawns and waves goodnight, going upstairs. You keep talking with your father for a few minutes. You wonder if she's really okay.
[[>Excuse yourself too]]
[[>Finish your dinner]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
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<<nobr>>Your father worries for a second but you reassure him you're just tired too. And that you want to check up on your mother, see if she needs anything. You clean up your plate, and go upstairs. <br>
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<<if visited("Fairmeadows Clinic")>>On the way to your parents' bedroom you find your own bedroom's door half-open. You push it forward and find your mother kneeling next to your bag with your new medicine tube in her hands, emptying it and changing them for others that look exactly the same. <<endif>><br>
<<if not visited("Fairmeadows Clinic")>>On the way to your parents' bedroom you find your own bedroom's door half-open. You push it forward and find your mother kneeling next to your night table with the new tube you pulled out this morning, emptying it and changing them for others that look exactly the same. <<endif>><br>
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When she hears you she turns, startled, pulls your arm and closes the door. <br>
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"Listen, I don't know who might be listening right now. I'm not going to make up any excuses, it's time to be outright about this. I need to talk to you about your medication." she's more serious than you've ever seen her and it sends a chill down your spine. "I need you to stop taking it. Those nightmares are important. I've been... seeing things."<br>
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[[>You've been changing my pills? All this time?]]<br>
[[>Seeing what, exactly?->>Remembering what, exactly?]]<<endnobr>><<nobr>><div class="item">
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<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
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You keep talking with your father as you finish your dinner. He seems really excited about the prospect of going to the beach next week and keeps planning out loud.
He insists on doing the dishes himself, so you excuse yourself upstairs.
You reach your room just in time to catch your mother coming out of it, trying to be stealthy. She turns to you and her eyes widen. Before you can ask anything she pulls you into the room and closes the door.
"Listen, I don't know who might be listening right now. I'm not going to make any excuses, it's time to be outright about this. I need to talk to you about your medication." She's more serious than you've ever seen her, and it sends a chill down your spine. "I need you to stop taking it. Those nightmares are important. I've been... seeing things."
You are starting to understand what she was doing in your room.
[[>Seeing what, exactly?->>Remembering what, exactly?]]
[[>What are you talking about? Are you taking away my pills?]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
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"I'm not sure. It's... I'm starting... to see more in them, okay? Things that haven't happened but somehow they seem..."
She looks around nervously, not daring to speak clearly, as if she expects the room to be filled with cameras.
"Things from the outside. You must be remembering already, ever since I started changing your pills. Please, listen to me. Don't take the pills. Promise me."
It seems really important to her, as crazy as it sounds. Then again, you could always lie to her.
[[>Okay mom, I promise]]
[[>This is crazy, I'm not listening to any of this!]]
[[>You've been changing my pills? All this time?->cpat2]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
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"I've actually been changing them. And I'm not sorry."
You open your mouth to protest but she cuts you off.
"I've been dreaming about things from outside the walls. I know there has been nothing outside for hundreds of years but... I've been seeing..."
She's rambling. She's sweating and looking around as she speaks, as if you were being observed right now.
"Look, please just trust me. Promise me. I need you to stop taking those pills."
It seems really important to her, as crazy as it sounds. Then again, you could always lie to her.
[[>Okay mom, I promise]]
[[>This is crazy, I'm not listening to any of this!]]
[[>Seeing what, exactly?->Remembering what exactly 2]]
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<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
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"Yes. And I'm not sorry."
You open your mouth to protest but she cuts you off.
"I've been dreaming about things from outside the walls. I know there has been nothing outside for hundreds of years but... I've been seeing..."
She's rambling. She's sweating and looking around as she speaks, as if you were being observed right now.
"Look, please just trust me. Promise me. I need you to stop taking those pills."
It seems really important to her, as crazy as it sounds. Then again, you could always lie to her.
[[>Okay mom, I promise]]
[[>This is crazy, I'm not listening to any of this!]]
[[>Seeing what, exactly?->Remembering what exactly 2]]
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<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
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"Thank you."
She seems to relax, and then all of a sudden she pulls you into a tight embrace, holding you as if it was the last time she ever would.
"Whatever happens, you will always be my daughter, okay? Remember that."
When she pulls away she seems to be her old self, smiling again.
"Go to bed, dear. You must be tired after such a long day. I'll make pancakes in the morning, and then we can both go the lake for a walk?"
She leaves the room with a sweet smile and you are left alone there, confused.
You are incredibly tired.
[[>Get ready for bed]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
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She sighs. She seems more sad than nervous now.
"I guess I can only trust your judgement now. You're smart. I believe in you."
All of a sudden she pulls you into a tight embrace, holding you as if it was the last time she could.
"Whatever happens, you will always be my daughter, okay? Remember that."
When she pulls away she seems to have gone back to normal, but her eyes are still sad.
"Go to bed, dear. You must be tired after such a long day. I'll make pancakes in the morning, and then we can both go the lake for a walk?"
She leaves the room and you are left alone there, confused.
You are incredibly tired.
[[>Get ready for bed]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
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"I'm not sure. It's... I'm starting... To see more in them, okay? Things that haven't happened but somehow they seem..."
She looks around nervously, not daring to speak clearly, as if she expects the room to be filled with cameras.
"Things from the outside. You must be remembering already, ever since I started changing your pills. Please, listen to me. Don't take the pills. Promise me."
It seems really important to her, as crazy as it sounds. Then again, you could always lie to her.
[[>Okay mom, I promise]]
[[>This is crazy, I'm not listening to any of this!]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
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"Yes. And I'm not sorry."
You open your mouth to protest but she cuts you off.
"I've been dreaming about things from outside the walls. I know there has been nothing outside for hundreds of years but... I've been seeing..."
She's rambling. She's sweating and looking around as she speaks, as you were being observed right now.
"Look, please just trust me. Promise me. I need you to stop taking those pills."
It seems really important to her, as crazy as it sounds. Then again, you could always lie to her.
[[>Okay mom, I promise]]
[[>This is crazy, I'm not listening to any of this!]]<<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
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You get into your pajamas and sit on your bed.
You take the green tube of pills between your hands. Your mother seemed to be genuinely worried. But she has been tampering with your medicine, and that's seriously disturbing.
The doctor seemed to be honestly concerned about your health.
Are the pills really that bad?
[[>Take the pill->TOOK PILL]]
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<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
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To hell with conspiracy theories. You just want to be able to rest well for one night.
You down it with a glass of water and go to sleep.
Tomorrow will be another fine day in The City.
>The story will continue in Chapter 2<<nobr>><div class="item">
<img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/5abdd2a7903f51125563094a947385ed/tumblr_o32x52yh5Q1uq1cigo2_250.png" alt="dana" height="100" width="100"/>
<span class="caption">Dana (you)</span>
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You decide to trust your mother and put the tube back on the table. Besides, what harm can a few nightmares do? Make you sleep deprived? ...Make you fall asleep while driving?
You decide to forget all that has happened, at least for a night, and you get into bed.
Tomorrow will be another day in The City.
>The story will continue in Chapter 2<center><img src="http://i.imgur.com/UMUmzmP.png" alt="Title" style="width:575px;height:88px;">
Written by <a href="http://starbranches.tumblr.com/">Salomé M.</a>
Art by <a href="http://schemilix.tumblr.com/">Schemilix</a>
Edited by <a href="http://sailorcipher.tumblr.com/">Alexis Berry</a>
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