Not Weird. Queer

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{ (set: $name to (prompt:"What is your name?", "Jake"))(if: $name is "Jessica" or it is "Owen" or it is "Ryan" or it is "Allison")[(set: $name to (prompt:"Please choose a different name: ", "Emily"))] } Hello, $name. What is your gender? * [[Male]] * [[Female]] * More coming soon :)

{ (set: $deadname to "Jessica", $noun to "boy", $ally to "Ryan", $gender to "male", $sbj to "he", $obj to "him", $pos to "his", $robj to "his", $ref to "himself", $misgender to "female", $misnoun to "girl", $missbj to "she", $misobj to "her", $mispos to "her", $misrobj to "hers", $misref to "herself") } ''Welcome, $name!'' (text-style: "outline")[ [[Play!->Part 1 opening]]]

{ (set: $deadname to "Owen", $noun to "girl", $ally to "Allison", $gender to "female", $sbj to "she", $obj to "her", $pos to "her", $robj to "hers", $ref to "herself", $misgender to "male", $misnoun to "boy", $missbj to "he", $misobj to "him", $mispos to "his", $misrobj to "his", $misref to "himself", $day to 1) } ''Welcome, $name!'' (text-style: "outline")[ [[Play!->Part 1 opening]]]

$name finally wakes up after $pos alarm rings for the fourth time. $name rushes to the kitchen to grab some breakfast, inevitably running into $pos mom. Mom tells $obj that $sbj's going to be late, calling $obj $deadname. $name hates the name $deadname, but everyone calls $obj that anyway. Feeling a disheartened, $name grabs $pos backpack and jumps out the door. [[Go catch the bus]]

(set: $name to "Welcome!", $gender to (current-time:), $ryan to 0, $deaths to 0, $happy to 0, $self to 0, $day to 0) ''Not Weird. Queer'' ^^(a working title)^^ (text-style: "outline")[ [[Start]]]

''Welcome (if: $whategg)[back ]to the debug page!'' ^^Good on ya for exploring everything... hehe^^ Character info: * name: $name * gender: $gender * pronouns: $sbj/$obj/$pos/$robj/$ref Character stats: * happiness score: $happy * self-esteme score: $self * previous day's happiness: $lasthappy { Events: * current day: $day (part $part) * deaths: $deaths * met $ally: (print: $ryan > 0) ** rode on the bus with $ally today: (print: $bus) ** invited $ally to the book club: (print: $club) ** made friends with $ally: (print: $talk) (if: $complete)[* completed the happy ending] (set: $whategg to true) [[Hard restart->Not Weird. Queer]] `(caution: resets your game and returns you back to the start page)` }

$name walks to the bus stop and gets on the next bus. There are three open seats left. (if: $ryan is 0 and $day > 1)[You sit at an empty seat and [[your classmate sits next to you->On the bus with Ryan]].] (else:)[<ul><li>$sbj sits (cond: $ryan is 0, [[with a classmate->On the bus with Ryan]], [[with $ally->On the bus with Ryan]])</li><li>$sbj sits [[next to a stranger->On the bus with a stranger]]</li><li>$sbj sits [[alone->On the bus alone]]</li></ul>]

{ (if: $ryan > 0)[$name sits with $pos (if: $ryan > 2)[friend](else:)[classmate], $ally. (if: $ryan > 2)[(either: "$name laughs as $ally talks about $pos adorable cat Randle.", "$ally jokes about Mrs. Pendle's math homework. $name agrees that it's rediculous.", "insert friendship here.", "insert introspection here.")] (else:)[They make small talk on the way to school.]] (else:)[(if: $day is 2)[$name's classmate introduces $ref as $ally. ] $name makes some kind of conversation with $ally. $ally thinks $name is $misgender, and $name doesn't bother to correct $ally.] } It's nice to (if: $ryan > 2)[sit with a friend ](else:)[have company ]on the bus. [[Arrive at school]] (set: $happy to it + 1, $ryan to it + 1, $bus to true)

{ (if: $ryan > 1)[$name decides not to bother $ally with $pos problems today. ] (if: visits is 1)[$name says hi to the stranger and $missbj nods back without saying anything more. $name stares out the window as $sbj [[thinks about $pos homework->Arrive at school]].] $name and the stranger attempt to make strained conversation but $name ultimately ends up staring out the window. (if: visits > 1)[Another day, another awkward day.] } [[Arrive at school]]

(if: $ryan > 1)[$name decided not to bother $ally with $pos problems today. ]$name stares out the window as $sbj [[thinks about $pos homework->Arrive at school]]. (if: visits > 1)[Another day, another lonely day.](set: $happy to it - 1)

As $name walks up to $pos middle school(if: $bus)[ with $ally], $sbj (if: $self > 1)[notices that flowers of multiple colors and varieties are in bloom.](else-if: $self < 0)[is annoyed to be at school once again but whatever.](else:)[worries about the upcoming hay fever season.] (nth: $day, [[Go to biology class]], [[Go to math class]], [[Go to PE class]], [[Go to art class]])

$name goes to $pos biology class. The teacher, Mr. Kinsey, is (if: visits > 1)[still] lecturing about parts of flowers. //Flower genders are weird...// [[Sigh->Flower biology question]].

Mr. Kinsey asks a question about flower (nth: visits, "anthers", "pistils", "sepals"). * $name [[raises $pos hand->Answer the flower question]] * $name (cond: $ryan > 0, [[whispers to $ally->Whispers to Ryan]], [[whispers to classmate->Whispers to Ryan]]) * $name does [[nothing->Not flower question]]

Mr. Kinsey says, "Good job, $deadname." $name cringes when the teacher calls $obj that name but $sbj doesn't bother to say anything about it. [[Go to lunch->Lunch day 1]]

$name whispers to (if: $ryan is 0)[$pos classmate ]$ally about how it's weird that flowers can be both genders at the same time. (if: $ryan > 0)[$ally agrees. $name says off-handedly that $sbj wishes people could be that flexible, too. $ally smiles. //Maybe I've made a friend,// $name thinks to $ref. (set: $happy to it + 1)](else:)[$ally nods mildly. $name feels awkward, looks away, and drops the subject.](set: $ryan to it + 1) [[Go to lunch->Lunch day 1]]

It’s lunch now. $name sits down at a table and starts eating the sandwich $pos mom made for $obj. Someone sitting at the other end of the table looks at $obj sideways. "What?" $name says to him. He laughs, saying, "Why you always dressed so funny?" $name looks down and frowns. "What do you mean…?" "You a (if: $gender is "female")[sissy](if: $gender is "male")[dyke] or something?" The bully laughs [[too loudly->React to the bully]] to be comfortable. (set: $happy to it - 1)

$name stares out the window as $pos classmate (cond: visits is 1, $ally, (either: "Becky", "Peter", "Josh", "Chara")) answers the question. $name knew the answer, but $sbj was too embarased to answer. Maybe next time. [[Go to lunch->Lunch day 1]] (set: $happy to it - 1)

(if: $ryan > 0)[From behind $name, $ally walks up to the bully. "What the fuck are you doing, asshole?" $sbj says. $ally motions to $name. "Come on, $deadname, let’s get out of here." Grateful for the help, $name follows $ally [[out of the lunch room->Go to the field]].](else:)[$name burys $pos attention into $pos sandwich and when the roaring in $pos ears becomes unbearable $sbj [[storms out of the cafeteria->Cry in the hallway]].]

{ $name goes to the afterschool book club(if: $club)[ with $ally]. $name sits down and as usual, starts writing. Today, $sbj is writing (if: $happy > 2)[a short story about (if: $gender is "male")[(nth: visits, "his favorite taco place downtown", "a PewDiePie Let's Play", "his Hotwheels colection").] (else-if: $gender is "female")[(nth: visits, "her neighbor's new kitten", "a sentient Pintrest board", "the color chartreuse").]] (else:)[a poem (if: $happy < 1)[about knives.(if: $self < -1)[ All the knives]] (else:)[metaphorically describing (nth: visits, "a heated argument", "the bottom of a well", "the darkness in space").]] } Soon, it is time for everyone to [[share their pieces of writing->Story sharing]].

$ally takes $name out to the field and asks $obj how $sbj's doing. $name stares at $pos shoes and shrugs. * (cond: $day is 1, [[Talk about $name's problems->Talk to Ryan day 1]], [[Talk about $name's problems->Talk to Ryan day 4]]) * [[Tell $ally that everything's fine->Not talk to Ryan day 1]] (set: $happy to it + 1)

$name stops in the hallway and checks to see that no one else is there. (if: $self < -2)[$badEnding(set: $deaths to it + 1)](else:)[The day's been rough but $name calms down and makes it to through the school day. [[Go to the book club]](set: $happy to it + 1)]

(set: $ryan to it + 1, $happy to it + 1)$name looks up at $ally. $name: "I just hate that people keep doing that." $ally: "Yeah. That guy was a real jerk." $name: "Uh, thanks for standing up for me." $name stares at $pos shoes. "Not a lot of people do that." $ally: "No problem, $deadname. That guy bother you again, just let me know." $name: "I will." (if: $ryan > 2)[$ally: "So, what you’re doing afterschool?" $name: "Not much. Just my book club.(if: $day > 2 and $self < 2)[ I don't even know why I keep going.]" $ally: "Can I come with?" $name smiles. "[[Of course->Go to the book club]]." (set: $club to true)](if: not ($ryan > 2))[ [[Go to the book club]].]

$name continues staring at $pos feet. "I'm doing fine." $ally nods. "If you ever want to talk…" $name smiles weakly. "Thanks, $ally." (if: $ryan > 2)[$ally: "So, what you’re doing afterschool?" $name: "Not much. Just my book club. (if: self < 1)[I don't even know why I keep going.]" $ally: "Can I come with?" $name smiles. "[[Of course->Go to the book club]]."](if: not ($ryan > 2))[ [[Go to the book club]].]

(set: $ryan to 0, $happy to 0, $self to 0, $bus to false, $club to false, $talk to false, ) ''Not Weird. Queer'' ^^(a working title)^^ (if: $deaths > 0)[(if: $deaths > 1)[You can do this, $name. I believe in you!] (text-style: "outline")[ [[Try again->Part 1 opening]]]](else-if: $complete)[Welcome back! (text-style: "outline")[ [[Start]]]]

The club president asks if there are any volunteers. { <ul> (if:$club)[<li>[[Share your story->Share your story with Ryan]]</li><li>[[Do nothing->Not share story with Ryan]]</li>] (else:)[<li>[[Share your story->Share poem without Ryan]]</li><li>[[Do nothing->Not share poem without Ryan]]</li>]</ul> }

After the club meeting, $name goes home. { (if: $club)[ (if: $ryan > 3)[Before heading off, $ally says, "Remember, you're super awesome, (if: $talk)[$name!" It feels nice to hear $ally say $pos name.](else:)[$deadname!" It hurts to hear $pos friend call $obj by that name, but $name knows $ally doesn't know better.] (set: $happy to it + 1)] (else:)[Before heading off, $ally says, "If you ever need to talk…" (set: $happy to it + 1)]] (if: $happy < 0)[(set: $self to it - 1)] (else-if: $happy > 1)[(set: $self to it + 1)] (set: $lasthappy to $happy, $happy to 0, $day to it + 1, $bus to false) (if: $self < -2)[$badEnding(set: $death to true, $deaths to it + 1)] (else:)[ (if: $lasthappy > 2)[The day surprisingly didn't suck. Hopefully tomorrow won't suck, either.] (else-if: $lasthappy < 0)[The day was a rough one, but nothing $sbj hasn't seen before.] (else:)[The day was fine. Nothing noteworthy. Tomorrow will be another.] (if: $talk)[$name is ready to start a [[new day->Part 2 opening]].] (else:)[$name is ready to start a (link-goto: "new day", (nth: $day, "Morning day 1", "Morning day 2", "Morning day 3", "Morning day 4")).]] }

$name shares $pos poem with the club. The other members (if: $self < 0)[start to ]snap(if: $happy < 0)[ quietly after an awkward silence]. After a few more club memebers share their writing, it's time to [[go home->Go home part 1]]. (set: $happy to it + 1)

(set: $happy to it - 1)$name stares at $pos poem. Embarassed, $sbj feels angry at $ref but it's too late to do anything about it. [[Go home->Go home part 1]]

Tomorrow morning rolls around. $name wakes up with $self self esteme points and a blank slate of happiness points. { (if: $self < 0)[$name had way overslept again. While rushing through the door, $pos mom chided $obj about oversleeping all the time. Of course, $pos mom called $obj $deadname again.] (else-if: $self > 0)[$name was awake before $pos alarm rang so $sbj had time to make $ref breakfast without being late for the bus.] (else:)[$name hit snooze on $pos alarm clock twice before jumping out of bed. $name made it out the door on time, but only because $pos skipped breakfast.] } [[Go catch the bus]]

For the special player who played this special game: Thank you for making it through this game(if: $complete)[ again]. No, seriously. I know it's very alpha (version [[alpha-af!->debug]]), but it means a lot to me that you took the time to click through the options, read through all the dialogue, (if: $deaths > 0)[persevered to get $name to a better place, ]and deal with all my nasty bugs and grammar problems. (if: $whategg)[You've even stumbled on my little [[debug]] page. Good on ya ;)] I hope you enjoyed playing $game as much as I enjoyed making it. $name also thanks you eternally for helping $obj through $pos journey. With hope, Cmd Jake Max (set: $complete to true)[[Play again->Restart]]

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(set: $game to "//Not Weird. Queer//", $version to "0.0.003 alpha-af", $name to "Welcome!", $part to 0, $day to 0, $ryan to 0, $bus to false, $club to false, $talk to false, $happy to 0, $self to 0, $deaths to 0, $complete to false, $badEnding to "This world is a cruel and unforgiving one. The world crumbles around $obj and $pos vision turns black. $name has died. [[Game over->Restart]].", $goodEnding to "[[To be coninued...->Thank you for playing (alpha-af)]]", $whategg to false)

{  (set: $name to "Jake", $deadname to "Jessica", $ally to "Caleb", $day to 1, $whategg to true, $complete to false, $happy to 0, $self to 0, $bus to false, $club to false, $gender to "male", $noun to "boy", $sbj to "he", $obj to "him", $pos to "his", $robj to "his", $ref to "himself", $misgender to "female", $misnoun to "girl", $missbj to "she", $misobj to "her", $mispos to "her", $misrobj to "hers", $misref to "herself") }

During math class, $name needs to go to the bathroom. $name walks out into the hallwall and has to make a choice. Which bathroom should $sbj use? * [[$gender->Your bathroom]]  * [[$misgender->Not your bathroom]]  * [[other->No bathroom]]

$name goes to the bathroom and does what $sbj needs to do. As $sbj walks out, $sbj sees a teacher walk in. "What were you doing in the $noun's bathroom," $sbj demands. "Um, using the bathroom…?" "You can't use the $noun's bathroom, $deadname," the teacher says. "You're a $misnoun." "You're right. I'm sorry," $name whispers before heading back to math class. Despite the confrontation, you still feel like you did the [[right thing->Back to math class]]. (set: $happy to it + 1)

$name goes into the $misnoun's bathroom. It bothers $obj to need to hide who $sbj is but the fear keeps $obj from doing differently. Afterwards, $name heads [[back to math class->Back to math class]]. (set: $happy to it - 1)

Unfortunately, $name's school doesn't have a gender-neutral bathroom. $name frowns but $sbj really has to pee, so $sbj makes a choice. * [[$gender->Your bathroom]] * [[$misgender->Not your bathroom]]

Back in math class, $name zones out as Mrs. Pendle goes over (nth: visits, "lowest common denomenators", "basic inequalities", "exponent rules"). Eventually, it's time for [[lunch->Lunch day 2]].

$name picks a table (if: $ryan > 1)[with $ally ]and starts eating $pos sandwhich. { (if: $club)[They talk about reading, writing, and the book club. $ally encourages $name to share $pos writing with the other club members because it's good.] (else-if: $ryan > 1)[They talk about their interests. $name decides to invite $ally to $pos afterschool book club.(set: $club to true)] (else:)[$ally sees $name sitting alone in the cafeteria and decides to join $obj.] } Today, no one bullies $name during the lunch period. $name can't remember the last time that happened. All too soon, it's time to [[go to English class->Go to English class]]. (set: $ryan to it + 1, $happy to it + 1)

^^[[$game->debug]] | $name | Day $day (Part $part) ^^ ----

$name heads to PE class. Coach Paul splits the class into boys and girls teams. You walk over to the $noun's team(if: $ryan > 4)[ with $ally]. Coach Paul calls $name out. "$deadname, stop wasting time and get on your team already." $name shivers at the mention of //that// name. What should $name do? { <ul> (if: $self > 1)[<li>$name [[defends $ref->Defend gender PE]]</li>] <li>$name [[joins the other team->Don't defend gender PE]]</li> </ul> }

$name goes to $pos art class with $ally. Today, the class is (if: visit is 1)[working on](else:)[finishing up] their paper-mâché sculptures. $ally stares quizzically at $name's sculpture. It's a stylized depiction of (if: $gender is "male")[hyper-masculinity covered with sharp corners and dark, jarring colors](else-if: $gender is "female")[hyper-feminimity, curvacious and elegant, decorated with complimentary pastel colors]. "What's yours about?" $ally asks. $name frowns at $pos sculpture. * [[Talk about $name's hardships->Talk to Ryan day 4]] * [[Evade $ally's question->Evade Ryan's talk]]

The last class of the day is English class. { As $name's taking notes, $sbj doodles (if: $self > 0)[(if: $gender is "male")[cars](else-if: $gender is "female")[cats with party hats]] (else-if: $self < 0)[a way to leave this world behind] (else:)[nothing of particular importance] in the margins of $pos notes. } { Eventually, the bell rings. (if: $self > -1)[$name (if: $ryan > 3)[excitedly ]heads to $pos [[after school book club->Go to the book club]] with his new friend, $ally.] (else:)[$name slowly packs $pos things and heads [[into a quiet hallway->Cry in the hallway]].] }

Tomorrow morning rolls around. $name wakes up with $self self esteme points and a blank slate of happiness points. { (if: $self < 0)[$name had way overslept again. While rushing through the door, $pos mom chided $obj about oversleeping all the time. Of course, $pos mom called $obj $deadname again.] (else-if: $self > 1)[$name was awake before $pos alarm rang so $sbj had time to make $ref breakfast without being late for the bus.] (else:)[$name hit snooze on $pos alarm clock twice before jumping out of bed. $name made it out the door on time, but only because $pos skipped breakfast.] } [[Go catch the bus]]

(set: $ryan to it + 1, $happy to it + 1, $talk to true)$name looks up at $ally. $name: "Well, there's something I want to talk about." $ally: "Cool." $name: "I… don't think I'm normal." $ally: "What do you mean by that? No one's actually 'normal,' silly.” $name: "I don’t know. It's just that, I’ve always felt different." $ally: "Different? Like about…?" $name: "You know how everyone think’s I’m $misgender?" $ally: "Oh? What do you mean?” $name: "I don't think I’m actually a $misnoun. I mean, I've always felt weird when people call me $missbj and $misobj and stuff." $ally: "I see." [[$name looks down at $pos feet->Ryan accepts you]].

$name decides to play on the $noun's team. { (if: $ryan > 5)[$ally supports $obj, too. The two of them stand their ground, and the teacher lets $name stay on the $noun's team. (set: $ryan to it + 1)] (else:)[$name's classmates stare at $obj weirdly and (if: $self > 1)[$sbj stands $pos ground. Coach Paul lets $name stay.] (else:)[$sbj stares at the ground for a moment before walking to the $misnoun's team.]](set: $happy to it + 1) } (if: $ryan > 5)[[[$ally wants to talk->Ryan wants to talk day 3]]](else:)[[[Go to lunch->Lunch day 3]]]

$name decides to head to the $misnoun's team. (if: $ryan > 5)[$ally noices $name's discomfort but doesn't say anything. $name probably shouldn't have let it go so easily.](else:)[$name feels shitty about playing on the $misnoun's team but whatever. This is how life is.] [[Go to lunch->Lunch day 3]] (set: $happy to it - 1)

{ (if: visits is 1)[$name shares $pos story with just $ally. $ally tells $name that [[it's really good->Go home part 1]].] (else:)[$name shares $pos story and the other club members snap enthusiasically. $ally beams and tells $name that $sbj [[did a great job->Go home part 1]].](set: $happy to it + 1) }

(if: $ryan > 3)[$ally has homework to get done, so $sbj doesn't have lunch with $name. ]$name eats his sandwich in peace, thinking about (if: $gender is "male")[(nth: visit, "male choice 1", "male choice 2", "male choice 3")](else-if: $gender is "female")[(nth: visit, "female choice 1", "female choice 2", "female choice 3")], when $sbj gets bullied by this girl and it sucks ass. "Why do you dress so weird, you gay bitch?" she hollered from the other side of the lunch table. (if: $self < 0)[$name gets angry, and wonders if there's [[another way to live->Confront the bully]].](else:)[$name burries $pos head in $pos sandwhich and [[ignores her->After lunch day 3]].] (set: $happy to it -1)

$ally asks $name what $sbj wrote, so $name shares $pos story with just $ally. (if: visits is 1)[$ally [[nods supportingly->Go home part 1]]](else:)[$ally tells $name that $pos writing is really good. $ally: "Why don't you share it with the club?" $name: "I don't know. (if: self < 1)[I guess I'm not that confident.]" $ally: "It's really good. You should share it next time, okay? I think they'll love it." $name: "Okay. Maybe next time." (if: visits > 2)[$name wishes $sbj had the courage to share $pos stories with the rest of the club. Maybe next time.(set: $happy to it - 1)] [[Go home->Go home part 1]]]

(set: $day to 1, $part to 1) Part 1: (text-style: "outline")[ [[Discovery->Morning day 1]]]

(set: $day to 1, $part to 2) Part 2: (text-style: "outline")[[[Choice->Morning day 5]]]

$ally asks $name why $sbj insisted on joining the $noun's team in PE. $name can tell that $sbj is truly curious and trying to help. * [[Explain $name's reasons->Talk to Ryan day 4]] * [[Evade $ally question->Evade Ryan's talk]]

Tomorrow morning rolls around. $name wakes up with $self self esteme points and a blank slate of happiness points. { (if: $self < -1)[$name had way overslept again. While rushing through the door, $pos mom chided $obj about oversleeping all the time. Of course, $pos mom called $obj $deadname again.] (else-if: $self > 1)[$name was awake before $pos alarm rang so $sbj had time to make $ref breakfast without being late for the bus.] (else:)[$name hit snooze on $pos alarm clock twice before jumping out of bed. $name made it out the door on time, but only because $pos skipped breakfast.] } [[Go catch the bus]]

$ally cracks a smile. "That’s actually really cool!" $name: "Oh?" $ally: "Yeah! I think so. You're saying that you're a $noun, just like me." $name: "Um, yeah. Kind of, I guess. Yeah." $name shuffles from foot to foot. $ally: "Hey, $deadname. You okay?" $name: "Um, I don't actually like the name $deadname." $ally: "Oh. I'm sorry." $name: "It's okay. You didn't mean it." $ally: "Well, is there something else I should call you?" $name: "Well, um, could you call me $name instead?" $ally: "$name. That's a cool name. I like it." $name: "Yeah. I like it, too." $ally: "$name, a cool name for a cool a $noun." $name: "Yeah!" $name laughed along with $pos friend. $name hadn't felt this good about $ref since… $sbj couldn't remember when. { (if: not $club)[$ally: "So, what you’re doing afterschool?" $name: "Not much. Just my book club.(if: $self < 0)[ I don't even know why I keep going.]" $ally: "Can I come with?" $name smiles. "Um, of course!" (set: $club to true) ] (if: $day is 3)[[[Go to lunch->Lunch day 4]]](else:)[Go to the [[book club with $ally->Go to the book club]].] (set: $happy to it + 1) }

$name hangs out with $ally during the lunch period. (set: $ryan to it + 1) { (if: $talk)[ $name: "Hey, thanks for understanding." $ally: "Of course. You're my friend, $name. That's what friends are for." $ally called $name by the correct name. $name had no idea it'd feel this good to be validated. (set: $happy to it + 1)] (else:)[They debate whether (if: $gender is "male")[tacos or pizza](else-if: $gender is "female")[cool girly comarison] is the superior (if: $gender is "male")[midnight snack] (if: $gender is "female")[complete].] } [[Go to the book club]]

$name: "It's nothing. Don't worry about it." $ally: "Okay." But $sbj looks unconvinced. (if: visits > 2)[ $name wants to tell $ally what's going on, but $sbj doesn't know how to find the right words. //Maybe next time.//(set: $happy to it - 1)] (nth: $day, [[Go to the book club]], "I'm not sure how you got here, but you're not supposed to be here. [[Restart day 2->Morning day 2]]", [[Go to lunch->Lunch day 3]], [[Go to lunch->Lunch day 4]])

$name walked up to the bully. "Why? Why do you insist on saying these things?" The bully looked at her hand and then $name again. "Chill out, dude, I was just joking. Can't you take a joke?" (if: $self < 0)[Stunned, $name backed up and ran [[out of the cafeteria->Cry in the hallway]].](else:)[$name frowned. "It's not funny." The girl sighed. "Whatever, weirdo." Amazingly, the bully [[left $obj alone->After lunch day 3]] for the rest of lunch.]

After lunch but before $pos next class, $name met up with $ally and told $obj about lunch. $ally was deeply saddened. $ally: "She had no right to harass you like that!" $name: "…" $ally: "She didn't. I won't let you or anyone else tell me otherwise." $name: "Thanks." $ally: "No problem, $deadname.(if: $club)[ See you at the [[book club->Go to the book club]].]" (if: $ryan > 6)[$name has something $sbj wants to [[tell to $ally->Talk to Ryan day 4]]. Or $sbj could [[let it slide->Go to the book club]].](if: not $club)[ [[Go to the book club]]]

$goodEnding