,//''WELCOME TO LOOPHOLE!''//
//The year is 2011 on planet Earth in a parallel universe.//
Despite its name, Srolis was an ordinary, run-of-the-mill city in the eastern province of Vleron. Srolis was a quite a busy place to live, a freshwater stream ran through the streets and districts, making it an extremely convenient area for trading and shipping companies. However, the bustling metropolis was a magnet to crime and thievery, a theft was not uncommon. Situated beside the river bank, laid a school named Lirin Academy. Every student and pupil kept to themselves and was loyal only to themselves; their motto was ‘Trust No One’.
Now for your story, you are stuck in a time-loop, you have been forced to repeat the same three days of your life over and over for the past eight years. The reason? Srolis is full of crime, not even schools were safe from the dangers that hid within the city. Each three days you were murdered in some kind of way, the only way for you to get out of the time-loop is to either kill your predator before they kill you, or make it through the three days before dying. You've had no luck unmasking the killer yet, but keep sharp, it could be anyone. If you die, the three days resets and you are forced to relive it again, a.k.a. restarting your story from the beginning.
Over the course of your journey the truth will unravel itself. It’s a rocky journey ahead, there are many bumps in the road along the way , but do you think you have what it takes to finally leap out of the loophole? If so, continue to the next page to determine your stats.
[[STATS]]
//''Over the course of your journey, your stats will be crucial to helping you throughout the rocky road ahead''//
''You have four abilities:''
// - Speed//
// - Strength//
// - Intelligence//
// - Agility//
To determine your stats, roll an 8-sided fair die, or use a number generator from 1-8. For example:
If you score a 6, your speed is level 6.
You will repeat this for all of your stats, please take note of the level of each of your abilities. Once you completed this task, you're free to begin your journey.
[[THE JOURNEY BEGINS]]
It's Monday the 17th of January 2011, you wake up next to the lampshade you've woken up next to everyday since your fifth birthday. This morning is no different to every morning you've experienced before, after all you get tired of seeing the same corkboard for the past eighteen years. To prepare for your morning, you brush your teeth, shower and get changed, then you pick up your:
//BAG//
''YOUR BAG WILL BE YOUR INVENTORY''
Like every other day, you hear your mother and father leaving the house for work. A small glint of silver is glistening in the corner of your eye, you peer down for closer inspection. It's a pair of scissors, these are particularly sharp. Unaware of whether or not you'd get in trouble at school for bringing these in, you hesitate, however they could come in handy if you're attacked.
''WILL YOU:''
[[Take the scissors]]
[[Leave the scissors]]''YOU DECIDED TO TAKE THE SCISSORS.''
(set: $scissors to 1)You have obtained ''$scissors pair of scissors'' in your bag.
It's risky, but it's a pair of scissors, surely the teachers can't tell you off for that. Hastily, you rush downstairs where breakfast is waiting for you. A scrumptious stack of pancakes is sitting on the counter with a note which reads:
//Hey sweetie! I had time to make you breakfast this morning, please enjoy! We'll be back a little later than usual today, but just in time for dinner.
Have a nice day at school!
Love,
Mum//
The stack of pancakes is very tempting, it's as if it's calling your name. However, if you stay and eat it, you may be late for school, but maybe you can pack it and eat it at school?
''WILL YOU:''
[[Eat your breakfast]]
[[Pack it for lunch]]''YOU DECIDED TO LEAVE THE SCISSORS.''
You can't take any chances, it would be foolish to sacrifice your afternoon if you get detention from a pair of scissors. Hastily, you rush downstairs where breakfast is waiting for you. A scrumptious stack of pancakes is sitting on the counter with a note which reads:
//Hey sweetie! I had time to make you breakfast this morning, please enjoy! We'll be back a little later than usual today, but just in time for dinner.
Have a nice day at school!
Love,
Mum//
The stack of pancakes is very tempting, it's as if it's calling your name. However, if you stay and eat it, you may be late for school, but maybe you can pack it and eat it at school?
''WILL YOU:''
[[Eat your breakfast]]
[[Pack it for lunch]]''YOU DECIDED TO EAT YOUR BREAKFAST.''
You're going to need the energy in case you end up in a chase today, you're not taking any risks today. You feel rejuvenated after staying in bed for so long.
''+1 AGILITY''
You hear the bus engine starting outside, you take your bag and rush out the front door. Oh no! The bus just left the street, but perhaps if you run fast enough you can reach it in time? If you walk, you'll definitely be late.
''WILL YOU:''
[[Run after the bus]]
[[Walk to school]]''YOU DECIDED TO PACK THE PANCAKES.''
(set: $pancakes to 1)You have obtained $pancakes stack of pancakes.
You can't risk being late to school today, especially because you'd have to walk and be extremely vulnerable to potential predators. Peering at the clock, it seems you have thirty minutes before the bus will arrive. Perhaps you have enough time to eat breakfast, after all you have nothing else to do.
''WILL YOU:''
[[Eat your breakfast]]
[[Wait for the bus]]''YOU DECIDED TO RUN AFTER THE BUS''
It can't hurt to try, right? You run after the bus but you trip over the curb, you end up hurting your leg.
''-1 SPEED''
(set: $leg to 1)
No choice but to walk now, hopefully your hurt leg doesn't get in your way of walking.
[[Walk to school]] ''YOU DECIDED TO WALK TO SCHOOL.''
You decided to cut your losses, and walk to school. Surprisingly, nothing dangerous crosses your path as you make your way to the riverbank. If your speed is 5 or above, click this:
[[You make it to school on time]]
If your speed is 4 or less, click this:
[[You're late for school]]''YOU DECIDED TO WAIT FOR THE BUS.''
You already went through the effort of packing it, why do all of that when you're not even going to bring it to school? Although, this leaves you with a lot of time left and you suffer from boredom. In the corner of the kitchen, you spot the safe where your parents keep an extremely sharp blade with a sheath so you could hide the knife at school. You're not really sure what the passcode is, but you'll crack it eventually. You could also take a kitchen knife, but the blunt knife and sharpened knife don't have much of a difference, surely. Do you need extra defense? Maybe you'll encounter a thief or even your predator...but there's always a chance you could stumble into a police officer.
''WILL YOU:''
[[Try to unlock the safe]]
[[Take a kitchen knife]]
[[Wait for the bus to arrive]]''YOU DECIDED TO TRY AND UNLOCK THE SAFE.''
You know all of their passcodes, surely one would have to work. If your intelligence is 4 or above, click this:
[[You crack it on your 4th try]]
If your intelligence is 3 or lower, click this:
[[You crack it on your 17th try]]''YOU DECIDED TO TAKE A KITCHEN KNIFE.''
(set: $kknife to 1)You have obtained $kknife kitchen knife.
You don't want to risk triggering an alarm or defense mechanism your parents might've set on the safe, so you decide to take a knife from the kitchen. You're left with nothing to do, so you wait patiently for the bus to arrive.
[[Wait for the bus to arrive]]''YOU CRACKED THE SAFE ON YOUR 4TH TRY.''
(set: $sknife to 1)You have obtained $sknife sharp blade.
Well done! Your intelligence and memory has exceeded your expectations and you have well over ten minutes before the bus arrives.
[[Wait for the bus to arrive]]''YOU CRACKED THE SAFE ON YOUR 17TH TRY.''
(set: $sknife to 1)You have obtained $sknife sharp blade.
You overestimated your intelligence and took longer than expected, due to your poor guessing skills, you're late for the bus.
You hear the bus engine starting outside, you take your bag and rush out the front door. Oh no! The bus just left the street, but perhaps if you run fast enough you can reach it in time? If you walk, you'll definitely be late.
''WILL YOU:''
[[Run after the bus]]
[[Walk to school]]''YOU MADE IT TO SCHOOL ON TIME''
After arriving at school, you hurriedly make your way to class. Something that you've dread going through each day are the stairs, your class is on the third floor. The majority of your school day is during the morning, it just so happens that your classroom is situated on the east-side of the building where the sun is always facing during the morning, so the sun is almost always blinding you when you're in class. The blackboard in your room is probably centuries old by now, it's so dusty and unkempt, the teacher just never uses it anymore.
As you open the doors, you spot a rather dapper young man sitting in your seat. His hair is the colour of the black abyss of space, his eyes are like two black holes sucking you in and his skin is as pale as death. You've never seen him before despite being in class 3A for a while.
''WILL YOU:''
[[Approach him]]
[[Sit in another seat]]''YOU'RE LATE TO SCHOOL''
After arriving at school, you hurriedly make your way to class. Something that you've dread going through each day are the stairs, your class is on the third floor. The majority of your school day is during the morning, it just so happens that your classroom is situated on the east-side of the building where the sun is always facing during the morning, so the sun is almost always blinding you when you're in class. The blackboard in your room is probably centuries old by now, it's so dusty and unkempt, the teacher just never uses it anymore. Class started ten minutes ago, your teacher is not the kindest of people. You try to decide how you'll get past the teacher, perhaps you could sneak past him.
''WILL YOU:''
[[Sneak in]]
[[Sit in the closest seat]]''YOU DECIDED TO WAIT FOR THE BUS TO ARRIVE.''
The bus is approaching your street, you grab your things and coat and make your way outside. Snow has blanketed your street, every minute it seems to get colder than the minute before. Before you know it, the bus has arrived. You board the bus, there are only two seats left:
//THE SEAT NEXT TO MOREAU, YOUR CLASSMATE//
//THE SEAT NEXT TO A STUDENT YOU DON'T KNOW//
Although Moreau is in your class, you don't know her that well. In fact, all you know is that she takes the same bus as you.
''WILL YOU:''
[[Sit next to Moreau]]
[[Sit next to the stranger]]''YOU DECIDED TO SIT NEXT TO MOREAU, YOUR CLASSMATE''
With hesitation, you take a seat next to the black-haired student. Her eyes glistened like the full-moon at night, her hair was as dark as the night sky, but there was a thin streak of grey hidden in her fringe. In comparison with the other students, she was relatively short, however she was wearing peculiar, clunky, black boots. After the bus had left the street, she eventually greets you, "So, what's your name?" Slightly offended by the fact she doesn't know your name, you figured you can't blame her. After all, making friends with a fellow classmate in Srolis was rather unconventional, but Moreau seemed congenial enough.
''WILL YOU:''
[[Respond rudely]]
[[Respond politely]]
''YOU DECIDED TO SIT NEXT TO THE STRANGER''
With hesitation, you take a seat next to the brown-haired student. His tie was a striking red colour; it contrasted with the navy-blue blazer that was a little too short for him. Despite being peculiarly tall in comparison with the other students, he managed to fit in the squashed seats on the bus. On the contrary, he had eyebags bigger than Mars, he must've not gotten a lot of sleep. After the bus had left the street, he eventually greets you:
"Hello there, I'm Talbot, Class 3B. I don't think I know you."
His hand reached out, gesturing a hand shake. This kind of thing in Srolis was rather unconventional, but Talbot seemed congenial enough. However, you can never be too friendly around these parts, plus you don't even know Talbot, you shouldn't feel obliged to shake his hand.
''WILL YOU:''
[[Respond and introduce yourself]]
[[Stay silent]]''YOU DECIDED TO RESPOND AND INTRODUCE YOURSELF''
While being cautious, you introduce yourself to Talbot. No one in Srolis ever talks to anyone else; it's quite dull around these parts. However, Talbot seemed pleasant and genuine. While thinking about nothing in particular, he catches you by surprise, "Hey, do you have time before the end of the day to help me out with my homework? I couldn't help but notice your name on the top 3 students in the last exam. Of course, I would owe you big time, I'll do anything you ask. So, what do you say?"
''WILL YOU:''
[[Agree to help Talbot]]
[[Politely refuse his request]]''YOU DECIDED TO STAY SILENT''
It's not like you know him, you have the right not to reply to Talbot. He responds, "Not a talker, huh?" After seeing his disappointed face, you have a weird feeling in your stomach. The rest of your bus ride is rather quiet, awkward almost.
[[You make it to school on time]] ''YOU DECIDED TO HELP TALBOT''
His smile soon turned into an even bigger smile, showering with delight, Talbot quickly responded, "Thank you so much, I couldn't thank you enough! I can tell you and I are going to be great friends." In response, you tilted your head slightly and managed to let out a small giggle. The attentive and friendly boy laughed a little too. You both agreed to meet by the cherry tree in the school garden.
''YOU AND TALBOT ARE NOW ACQUAINTANCES''
(set: $trel to 1)
Soon after, the bus was coming to a halt.
[[You make it to school on time]] ''YOU DECIDED TO POLITELY REFUSE TALBOT'S REQUEST''
You remembered that you can't trust //anyone//. After all, you only just met this strange boy. He seemed somewhat shady and had a conspicuous mark on his arm, but what he doesn't know can't hurt him. After hearing your reply, he responded:
"Ah, that's too bad. However, you must be a busy girl, I wouldn't want to you to waste your time on me."
In response, you tilted your head slightly and made a sympathetic face. The rather bizarre boy nodded in acknowledgement. Soon after, the bus was coming to a halt.
[[You make it to school on time]] ''YOU DECIDED TO RESPOND RUDELY''
You remembered that you can't trust //anyone//. After all, she doesn't even know your name, you shouldn't feel obliged to take her up on that offer. After hearing your reply, she responded, "Just because I don't know your name doesn't mean I don't want to." In response, you feel aggravated by Moreau, how can one be so arrogant? However, she did have a good point, maybe you were a little rude. The ignorant girl gave you the cold shoulder and turned her head to the window. Soon after, the bus was coming to a halt.
[[You make it to school on time]] ''YOU DECIDED TO RESPOND POLITELY.''
Despite being offended by Moreau's comment, you introduce yourself to Moreau. No one in Lirin Academy really talks to anyone else; it's quite dull really. However, Moreau seemed hesitant as well. While thinking about nothing in particular, she catches you by surprise, "You seem nice, I was wondering if you'd like to have lunch later? ^^I hope she has food to share..."^^ You didn't exactly catch that last part, but no one has invited for lunch in eight years. Perhaps you should take her up on that offer, but you can never be too friendly around these parts.
''WILL YOU:''
[[Agree to have lunch with Moreau]]
[[Politely refuse her request]]
''YOU DECIDED TO HAVE LUNCH WITH MOREAU''
Her grimace soon turned into a smile, in embarrassment, she quickly responded, "That's pleasant, perhaps we could be friends at some point. Life is getting dull around Srolis anyway." In response, you tilted your head slightly and managed to let out a small giggle. The rather surprisingly friendly girl laughed a little too. She was thinking the exact same thing as you were, maybe you could potentially become friends.
''YOU AND MOREAU ARE NOW ACQUAINTANCES''
(set: $mrel to 1)
Being the gregarious kind of person, you get on well with Moreau for the time you are sat together on the bus. She regales you with stories about her experience with teachers you both share a terrible hatred for. Soon after, the bus was coming to a halt.
[[You make it to school on time]] ''YOU DECIDED TO POLITELY REFUSE MOREAU'S REQUEST''
You remembered that you can't trust //anyone//. After all, you don't really know her, you shouldn't feel obliged to take her up on that offer. She seemed nice enough, but what he doesn't know can't hurt her. After hearing your reply, she responded, "Heh, guess some things never change in Srolis." In response, you tilted your head slightly and made a sympathetic face. The rather bizarre girl gave you the cold shoulder and turned her head to the window. Soon after, the bus was coming to a halt.
[[You make it to school on time]] ''YOU DECIDED TO TALK TO THE BOY''
Hesitantly, you ask the boy why he's sitting in your place. He responds, "I wasn't allocated a seat this morning, I was unaware that this was your seat, I apologise." Politely, you ask him to move to the empty seat next to your desk. It turns out that the boy is quite stubborn, "Sorry, I refuse to move, I've already made myself comfortable." he replied. You ask if there was any way you could make him move. He pauses for a moment, and then says, "I suppose if you have a pair of scissors I could borrow, I'd be willing to move. I need it to finish my paper crane."
(if: $scissors is 1)[[You lend the boy the pair of scissors.]]
(if: $scissors is 0)[[Sit in another seat]]''YOU DECIDED TO SIT IN ANOTHER SEAT.''
Why bother with him? You have more important things to worry about anyway.
A little more than a few hours later, class has ended. You tuck your work into your drawer, rise from your seat and head for the canteen. As you exit the classroom, you spot a surging crowd of students clamouring around a strange set-up. It's a lemonade stand! A single glass of lemonade was sitting on a table, it seems the owner of the stall left a note:
//'Don't drink the lemonade unless you're that person I met on the bus.
- MOREAU'//
(if: $mrel is 1) [It looks like the drink is for you! Soon after, the students left in disappointment after reading the letter. Moreau left a glass of lemonade for you to drink, surely it can't be dangerous? After all, it's just an innocent glass of lemonade...right?]
(if: $mrel is 0) [It looks like the drink is for someone else! Soon after, the students left in disappointment after reading the letter. You're extremely parched after staying in class for so long, plus Moreau isn't here right now, surely you could drink it. It's just an innocent glass of lemonade...right?]
[[Drink the lemonade]]
(if: $mrel is 0)[[Don't drink it]]
(if: $mrel is 1)[[Hide the lemonade]]
''YOU DECIDED TO SNEAK IN''
Luckily for you, your class is watching science videos on the projector. If you're quiet enough, you could probably get past the teacher without him noticing.
//If your agility is 4 or above, click this://
[[You make it to your seat]]
//If your agility is 3 or less, click this://
[[The teacher catches you]]''YOU DECIDED TO SIT IN THE CLOSEST SEAT''
Hoping the teacher doesn't see you, you cautiously close the doors. As you survey the area, you spot an empty seat that is relatively close to you. It's just behind the projector, there's a high probability the teacher will catch you but if you're quiet enough perhaps he won't notice?
You approach the seat while crouching when suddenly...
[[The teacher catches you]] ''YOU MAKE IT TO YOUR SEAT''
As you approach your desk, you spot a rather dapper young man sitting in your seat. His hair is the colour of the black abyss of space, his eyes are like two black holes sucking you in and his skin is as pale as death. You've never seen him before despite being in class 3A for a while.
''WILL YOU:''
[[Approach him]]
[[Sit in another seat]] ''THE TEACHER CAUGHT YOU''
"Look what the cat dragged in, I don't suppose you have an explanation as to why you're so late." your teacher bellowed. You go red in the face, you freeze when you hear the teacher ask you why you're late. You know from experience that your teacher has heard every single 'late' excuse known to mankind, you have no choice but to:
(if: $leg is 1)[[Tell the teacher you hurt your leg.]]
(if: $leg is 0)[[Tell the teacher you missed the bus.]]
''YOU TOLD THE TEACHER THAT YOU HURT YOUR LEG.''
Thankfully, the teacher was understanding, saw the bruises and cut on your knee and sent you to the infirmary. Limping the whole way down, you make your way down the stairs to the infirmary. You feel something shadowing you, is something is following you? To check that there's something there for sure, you run around the corner and hide. A chatter of footsteps quickly followed you across the corridor,
''WILL YOU:''
[[Lure the shadow to the bathroom]]
[[Run back to class]]
''YOU TOLD THE TEACHER THAT YOU MISSED THE BUS''
He demanded that you go to the reception and sign in as late. While mumbling to yourself that you should've been faster, you make your way down the stairs to the reception. You feel something shadowing you, is something is following you? To check that there's something there for sure, you run around the corner and hide. A chatter of footsteps quickly followed you across the corridor,
''WILL YOU:''
[[Lure the shadow to the bathroom]]
[[Run back to class]]''YOU DECIDED TO GIVE YOUR SCISSORS TO THE BOY''
"I'll return these after class."
''YOU AND THE BOY ARE NOW ACQUANTANCES.''
(set: $tirel to 1)
A little more than a few hours later, class has ended. You tuck your work into your drawer, rise from your seat and head for the canteen. As you exit the classroom, you spot a surging crowd of students clamouring around a strange set-up. It's a lemonade stand! A single glass of lemonade was sitting on a table, it seems the owner of the stall left a note:
//'Don't drink the lemonade unless you're that person I met on the bus.
- MOREAU'//
(if: $mrel is 1) [It looks like the drink is for you! Soon after, the students left in disappointment after reading the letter. Moreau left a glass of lemonade for you to drink, surely it can't be dangerous? After all, it's just an innocent glass of lemonade...right?]
(if: $mrel is 0) [It looks like the drink is for someone else! Soon after, the students left in disappointment after reading the letter. You're extremely parched after staying in class for so long, plus Moreau isn't here right now, surely you could drink it. It's just an innocent glass of lemonade...right?]
[[Drink the lemonade]]
[[Don't drink it]]]
''YOU LURED THE SHADOW TO THE BATHROOM.''
You ran to the nearest bathroom, you hid in one of the stalls and held your breath. 'Clank-clonk-clank-clonk' went the footsteps...
All of a sudden, the lights blacked out. SPLASH! A cold drizzle of water hits your back, leaving your uniform soaked from head to toe. Unaware of whether or not the shadow has left, you contemplate your next decision.
''WILL YOU:''
[[Turn the lights back on]]
[[Rush out of the bathroom]]''YOU DECIDED TO RUN BACK TO CLASS.''
(if: $leg is 1)[Turns out that running and sprinting across corridors isn't such a great idea when you have an injured leg, nevertheless you still decided to rush back to class. Whoops! When passing a corner, you stepped in a puddle of water by the leaking water fountain. You managed to slip and acquire a lethal head injury.
''YOU HAVE DIED.''
Click here to reset your three days:
[[Welcome to Loophole!]]]
(if: $leg is 0)[You outran the shadow by miles, you don't think you've ever run this fast in your life. Out of breath, you finally arrive at the classroom. Hopefully the teacher doesn't notice you never went to the reception...
[[Sit in another seat]]]''YOU DECIDED TO TURN THE LIGHTS BACK ON.''
Cautiously, you creep out of the lavatory. Unable to see anything, you reach for the light switch. A feel a small tingle when you touch the switch...
You've been electrocuted, it turns out the light switch had been unscrewed. You were dowsed head to toe in water, what were you thinking touching an electric piece on the wall?
''YOU HAVE DIED.''
Click here to reset your three days.
[[Welcome to Loophole!]] ''YOU DECIDED TO TURN THE LIGHTS BACK ON.''
Cautiously, you creep out of the lavatory. Unable to see anything, you hurriedly sprint out of the bathroom. Oh no! You're dowsed head to toe in water and managed to slip and acquire a lethal head injury.
''YOU HAVE DIED.''
Click here to reset your three days.
[[Welcome to Loophole!]] ''YOU DECIDED TO DRINK THE LEMONADE''
(if: $tirel is 1) [As you reach for the glass and bring the edge of the glass to your lips, something interrupts you. "Wait," you hear a distant voice call out, "don't drink that, I saw her put something funny in there earlier." You gently put down the glass and look behind you to see who it is that supposedly saved you, it's the boy who sat in your seat! You thank him and he returns your pair of scissors.
''YOU AND THE BOY ARE NOW FRIENDLY ACQUAINTANCES.''
(set: $tirel to 2)
(if: $mrel is 1)[That was a close call, did Moreau poison the lemonade? What if she really tried to kill you? Perhaps you shouldn't join her for lunch...or are you just being paranoid?]
''WILL YOU:''
(if: $tirel is 2)[[Join the boy for lunch]]
[[Eat in the canteen]]
(if: $mrel is 1)[[Join Moreau for lunch]] ]
(if: $tirel is 0) [Thirsty and parched as ever, you reach for the glass and bring the edge of the glass to your lips. You gulp the whole glass down in one go...You're choking! You start uncontrollably coughing, your throat seems like it's burning. You kneel down and faint soon after.
''YOU HAVE DIED.''
Click here to reset your three days.
[[Welcome to Loophole!]]]
''YOU DECIDED TO HIDE THE LEMONADE.''
(if: $tirel is 1)[You decided that the lemonade was awfully suspicious, however you're afraid to hurt your new acquaintance's feelings. Checking to make sure Moreau isn't looking, you toss the lemonade down the water fountain beside the corner of the corridor. You slowly make your way to where you're eating with Moreau when something interrupts you. "I saw that," you hear a distant voice call out, "I saw that girl with black hair put something funny in there." Cautiously, you look behind you to see who it is that was making these claims, it's the boy who sat in your seat! He returned your scissors and you thanked him. Thank goodness you didn't drink that lemonade, Moreau might've poisoned it.
''YOU AND THE BOY ARE NOW FRIENDLY ACQUAINTANCES.''
(set: $tirel to 2)
''WILL YOU:''
(if: $mrel is 1) [[Join Moreau for lunch]]
[[Eat in the canteen]]
(if: $tirel is 2) [[Join the boy for lunch]]]
(if: $tirel is 0)[You decided that the lemonade was awfully suspicious, however you're afraid to hurt your new acquaintance's feelings. Checking to make sure Moreau isn't looking, you toss the lemonade down the water fountain beside the corner of the corridor. You slowly make your way to where you're eating with Moreau.
[[Join Moreau for lunch]]]''YOU DECIDED TO JOIN MOREAU FOR LUNCH.''
As you enter the canteen, Moreau is nowhere in sight. After fifteen minutes of searching, it is absolutely certain that Moreau has not showed up. Feeling a little embarrassed and offended, you decide not to associate with her any longer.
''YOU ARE NOW RESENTFUL TOWARDS MOREAU.''
(set: $mrel to 10)
After finishing your meal, you remembered to collect your swimming costume from the lockers. You have safely made it through lunchtime.
[[You head home]]
''YOU DECIDED NOT TO DRINK IT.''
(if: $tirel is 1)[You decided that the lemonade was awfully suspicious. You slowly make your way to the canteen when someone interrupts you. "I saw that," you hear a distant voice call out, "I saw that girl with black hair put something funny in there." Cautiously, you look behind you to see who it is that was making these claims, it's the boy who sat in your seat! He returned your scissors and you thanked him. Thank goodness you didn't drink that lemonade, Moreau might've poisoned it.
''YOU AND THE BOY ARE NOW FRIENDLY ACQUAINTANCES.''
(set: $tirel to 2)
''WILL YOU:''
[[Eat in the canteen]]
(if: $tirel is 2) [[Join the boy for lunch]]]
''YOU DECIDED TO INVITE THE BOY FOR LUNCH''
You quickly run after the boy and ask if he would like to have lunch with you, or at least let you pay for it since he apparently saved your life. "It's unnecessary, although I do appreciate the thought." he replies with his soft, monotonous voice. Despite him telling you that you don't need to, you insist on at least buying him lunch. Eventually, he agrees, "Alright, but only because you insisted." In the corner of your vision, you think you can spy a slight smile on his face as you make your way to the canteen.
''YOU AND THE BOY ARE NOW FRIENDS.''
(set: $tirel to 3)
After realising you don't even know his name, out of curiosity you ask him. "My name is Timothy, it was rude of me not to introduce myself earlier." he answers while scratching his neck.
(if: $trel is 0)[After finishing your meal, you remembered to collect your swimming costume from the lockers. You have safely made it through lunchtime.
[[You head home]]]
(if: $trel is 1)[After finishing your meal, you remembered to meet Talbot underneath the cherry tree in the school garden. Your newly found acqaintance is awaiting you by the fountain, you approach him and greet each other. After a few minutes, he fianlly explains what he's doing,"I thought you could help me test my project for the science fair, stay here while I collect my equipment." Being a little skeptical about this, you sit and wait for Talbot to arrive. Oh no! It seems that Talbot had tripped over and accidentally drenched you in this foul-smelling liquid. You take a whiff of your uniform, it smells like...gasoline?
You could change your uniform in the locker room, but you don't have a spare one. Perhaps you could steal one and hope no one catches you? However, that would be very immoral of you, you could just make do with a towel.
''WILL YOU:''
[[Run to the locker room]]
[[Ask Talbot for a towel]]]
''YOU DECIDED TO EAT IN THE CANTEEN.''
(if: $trel is 1)[After finishing your meal, you remembered to meet Talbot underneath the cherry tree in the school garden. Your newly found acqaintance is awaiting you by the fountain, you approach him and greet each other. After a few minutes, he fianlly explains what he's doing,"I thought you could help me test my project for the science fair, stay here while I collect my equipment." Being a little skeptical about this, you sit and wait for Talbot to arrive. Oh no! It seems that Talbot had tripped over and accidentally drenched you in this foul-smelling liquid. You take a whiff of your uniform, it smells like...gasoline?
You could change your uniform in the locker room, but you don't have a spare one. Perhaps you could steal one and hope no one catches you? However, that would be very immoral of you, you could just make do with a towel.
''WILL YOU:''
[[Run to the locker room]]
[[Ask Talbot for a towel]]]
(if: $trel is 0)[After finishing your meal, you remembered to collect your swimming costume from the lockers. You have safely made it through lunchtime.
[[You head home]]]
''YOU DECIDED TO RUN TO THE LOCKER ROOM.''
"Oh my goodness, I'm terribly sorry! Can I get you something?" asked Talbot nervously. You insisted that you were okay, you requested to leave and change into clean clothes. While sprinting towards the locker room, you feel a burning pain in your eye; you are suffering from transient corneal injury.
''-1 AGILITY
-1 INTELLIGENCE''
(if: $mrel is 10)[As you head into the shower rooms, you spot a familiar face. It's Moreau! "Impossible, I eliminated you with the lemonade earlier. How did you survive?" screamed Moreau instantly regretting it. She clasped her hands to her mouth and shut herself in a locker, you're obviously furious and demanded to know what her true intentions were. "Why should I tell you?" she questioned.
''WILL YOU:''
(if: $sknife is 1)[[Threaten her with your sharp blade]]
(if: $kknife is 1)[[Threaten her with your kitchen knife]]
(if: $scissors is 1)[[Threaten her with your sharp scissors]]
[[Threaten to tell the school staff]]]
(if: $mrel is 0)[As you head into the shower rooms, you spot a familiar face. It's Moreau! "Impossible, that lemonade was too tempting not for you to drink it. It should've killed you!" screamed Moreau instantly regretting it. She clasped her hands to her mouth and shut herself in a locker, you're obviously furious and demanded to know what her true intentions were. "Why should I tell you?" she questioned.
''WILL YOU:''
(if: $sknife is 1)[[Threaten her with your sharp blade]]
(if: $kknife is 1)[[Threaten her with your kitchen knife]]
(if: $scissors is 1)[[Threaten her with your sharp scissors]]
[[Threaten to tell the school staff]]]
(if: $mrel is 1)[As you head into the shower rooms, you spot a familiar face. It's Moreau! "Impossible, that lemonade was too tempting not for you to drink it. It should've killed you!" screamed Moreau instantly regretting it. She clasped her hands to her mouth and shut herself in a locker, you're obviously furious and demanded to know what her true intentions were. "Why should I tell you?" she questioned.
''WILL YOU:''
(if: $sknife is 1)[[Threaten her with your sharp blade]]
(if: $kknife is 1)[[Threaten her with your kitchen knife]]
(if: $scissors is 1)[[Threaten her with your sharp scissors]]
[[Threaten to tell the school staff]]]
''YOU DECIDED TO ASK TALBOT FOR A TOWEL''
"Oh my goodness, I'm terribly sorry! Can I get you something?" asked Talbot nervously. You nodded your head vigorously and requested a towel, Talbot ran towards the locker rooms. While waiting for Talbot to collect the towel you feel a burning pain in your eye, you are suffering from transient corneal injury. During the time you're in dreadful pain, you cover your eyes and press them to release some of the pain. Oh no! Someone has thrown a lit match onto your shoulder, your whole body is in flames.
You have suffered from immolation.
''YOU HAVE DIED.''
Click here to reset your three days:
[[Welcome to Loophole!]] ''YOU HEAD HOME.''
Congratulations! You have survived day one of Loophole, two more to go.
[[Next day]]''YOU DECIDED TO THREATEN HER WITH YOUR SHARP BLADE.''
She paused and stayed silent, you were losing your patience by the second. "You really think you can defeat me?" she said menacingly. Cautiously, you release the locker door and reveal your blade from its sheath.
//MOREAU
STRENGTH - 3
AGILITY - 6
SPEED - 7
Each of her stats have lowered by 2 levels since you have your sharp blade as an advantage.//
''If you are unaware of how to play a battle, please see this neat handbook:''
[[Attack Handbook]]
If you defeat Moreau, please continue:
[[You defeated Moreau]]
If you lose against Moreau, it's time to reset your three days:
[[Welcome to Loophole!]] ''YOU DECIDED TO THREATEN HER WITH YOUR KITCHEN KNIFE.''
She paused and stayed silent, you were losing your patience by the second. "You really think you can defeat me?" she said menacingly. Cautiously, you release the locker door and reveal your blade from its sheath.
//MOREAU
STRENGTH - 3
AGILITY - 6
SPEED - 7
Each of her stats have lowered by 1 level since you have your kitchen knife as an advantage.//
''If you are unaware of how to play a battle, please see this neat handbook:''
[[Attack Handbook]]
If you defeat Moreau, please continue:
[[You defeated Moreau]]
If you lose against Moreau, it's time to reset your three days:
[[Welcome to Loophole!]] ''YOU DECIDED TO THREATEN HER WITH YOUR SHARP SCISSORS.''
She paused and stayed silent, you were losing your patience by the second. "You really think you can defeat me?" she said menacingly. Cautiously, you release the locker door and grab your scissors.
//MOREAU
STRENGTH - 3
AGILITY - 6
SPEED - 7//
''If you are unaware of how to play a battle, please see this neat handbook:''
[[Attack Handbook]]
If you defeat Moreau, please continue:
[[You defeated Moreau]]
If you lose against Moreau, it's time to reset your three days:
[[Welcome to Loophole!]]
''YOU DECIDED TO THREATEN TO TELL THE SCHOOL STAFF''
She laughed deliriously, you were losing your patience by the second. "With what evidence? Oh my, you are awful at this." she said menacingly. BAM! Moreau kicked the locker open, crushing you with the door. You managed to break your vertebral column resulting in severing your spinal cord. Within three minutes of injuring your back, Moreau escaped and you met fatality.
''YOU HAVE DIED.''
Click here to reset your three days:
[[Welcome to Loophole!]] ''YOU HAVE DEFEATED MOREAU''
In immense pain she whimpers, "Je suis un meurtrier de la mafia corse, ils m'ont dit de vous éliminer sous les ordres de mon patron." From your little knowledge of French, the message you understood was:
//I work for the Corsican mafia, I was told to kill you under orders.//
Moreau slowly gets up and says, "If you understand French I guess I'll have to kill you now, but I think I'll spare you and just turn down this assignment." She shoots you a smile and looks painfully hurt, but you're overwhelmed by what just occurred. Although, she's apart of the Corsican mafia, surely you can't just let her run off. She might end up being your murderer, perhaps if you kill her now the timeloop will end? But somehow, you think that Moreau will soon become irrelevant to your journey.
(set: $corsmaf to 1)You have obtained one piece of valuable information:
//A member of the Corsican mafia is out to get you.//
''WILL YOU:''
[[Spare her]]
[[Finish her]]
''INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORY BATTLES''
//1. Choose the highest level stat your opponent has and double it.
2. Add up your three highest level stats together.
3. If your total amount is higher than your opponent's amount then you have won.//
Example:
//YOUR STATS
SPEED - 3
STRENGTH - 5
AGILITY - 2
INTELLIGENCE - 6
OPPONENT
SPEED - 4
STRENGTH - 5
AGILITY - 1
5*2=10
3 + 5 + 2 + 6 = 16
16>10
You have won//
''CLICK THE BACK BUTTON TO RETURN TO YOUR PASSAGE.''
''YOU DECIDED TO SEARCH FOR A SPARE UNIFORM.''
As you look into people's lockers, you eventually find your size in locker 039. Oh no! There's a padlock on it, you're stuck for time and have no idea what the passcode could be. 'Pit-pat-pit-pat', you hear the sound of footsteps approaching you.
(if: $mkill is 0) [You appear completely innocent in front of anybody that enters the locker room, so the footsteps don't bother you. The real problem is, do you think you can crack the code in time? Maybe resort to picklocking it, perhaps?
''WILL YOU:''
[[Picklock the locker]]
[[Try to unlock the padlock]]]
(if: $mkill is 1)[You appear completely guilty and murderous in front of anybody that enters the locker room, so the footsteps are a major danger to you. The real decision now is, which do you hide first?
''WILL YOU:''
[[Hide behind the locker]]
[[Hide the body]]''YOU DECIDED TO WALK HOME SOAKED IN GASOLINE.''
While trying to draw as least attention as possible, you start walking home. As you're walking across the school courtyard, you spot a guard that seems to be giving you the glare.
''WILL YOU:''
[[Run away]]
[[Continue walking and hope they weren't looking at you]]''YOU DECIDED TO SPARE HER.''
She isn't worth it, you figure that murdering someone without a method of disposal will do more harm than good, even if it was an escape from the timeloop. Moreau ran off into the distance, limping and clenching her waist. If you don't find a change of clothing now, you might seem really suspicious...or you could just not change resulting in you being an extremely vulnerable fire hazard. Make a decision, quick.
''WILL YOU:''
[[Look for a spare uniform]]
[[Walk home soaked in gasoline]]''YOU DECIDED TO MURDER MOREAU.''
Before Moreau can escape, you stab her in the abdomen. SPLASH! Your clothes are stained in blood AND still soaked with gasoline, if you can't find a change of clothes and dispose of the incriminating evidence, you might spend the rest of your three days in jail. You're short for time, you have around fifteen minutes left before class begins...How WILL YOU ever make it out of this one?
(set: $mkill to 1)
''WILL YOU:''
[[Look for a spare uniform]]
[[Dispose of the corpse]]''YOU DECIDED TO DISPOSE OF THE CORPSE.''
'Pit-pat-pit-pat', you hear the sound of footsteps approaching you. You quickly drag the body to the nearest bathtub, the footsteps seem to be getting louder by the second.
You appear completely guilty and murderous in front of anybody that enters the locker room, so the footsteps are a major danger to you. However, the body is hidden. You hear the door slowly creak behind you. "What happened to your uniform?" asked a low, disturbing voice. Hesitantly, you turn your head to face the person, it's a teacher! Quick, make up something.
[[Red paint]]
[[That time of the month]]''YOU DECIDED TO PICKLOCK THE LOCKER.''
//If you have more than one weapon in your inventory, pick whichever weapon you would like to use.//
(if: $scissors is 1)[You grab your scissors and insert the blade into the keyhole, after picking away at the padlock you finally manage to open it! Although, you ended up breaking your pair of scissors.
(set: $scissors to 0)
[[You unlocked the locker]]]
(if: $kknife is 1)[You grab your kitchen knife and insert the blade into the keyhole, after picking away at the padlock you finally manage to open it! Although, you ended up shattering the kitchen knife.
(set: $kknife to 0)
[[You unlocked the locker]]]
(if: $sknife is 1)[You grab your sharp blade and insert the blade into the keyhole, after picking away at the padlock you finally manage to open it! Although, you ended up shattering you sharp blade.
(set: $sknife to 0)
[[You unlocked the locker]]]''YOU DECIDED TO TRY AND UNLOCK THE PADLOCK.''
At first you struggle to figure it out, but you feel like you're getting closer each time you attempt it.
If your intelligence is six or above, click this:
[[You unlocked the locker]]
If your intelligence is five or below, click this:
[[You failed to unlock the locker]]''YOU DECIDED TO HIDE BEHIND THE LOCKER.''
So it turns out that hiding in a visible area plus leaving a dead body on the floor isn't the greatest combination, the footsteps belonged to a teacher and you were reported to the police straight away. You have been arrested for first-degree murder and sent for execution.
''YOU HAVE DIED.''
Click here to reset your three days:
[[Welcome to Loophole!]] ''YOU DECIDED TO HIDE BEHIND THE LOCKER.''
You quickly drag the body to the nearest bathtub, the footsteps seem to be getting louder by the second.
If your speed is six or above, click this:
[[You successfully hid the body]]
If your speed is five or below, click this:
[[You did not successfully hide the body]]''YOU SUCCESSFULLY HID THE BODY.''
As you return to searching for a spare uniform, you hear the door slowly creak behind you. "What happened to your uniform?" asked a low, disturbing voice. Hesitantly, you turn your head to face the person, it's a teacher! Quick, make up something.
[[Red paint]]
[[That time of the month]]''YOU DID NOT SUCCESSFULLY HIDE THE BODY.''
Being caught while dragging a body is probably the most incriminating evidence on the planet, the footsteps belonged to a teacher and you were reported to the police straight away. You have been arrested for first-degree murder and sent for execution.
''YOU HAVE DIED.''
Click here to reset your three days:
[[Welcome to Loophole!]] ''YOU DECIDED TO SAY THAT IT WAS RED PAINT.''
Luckily for you, there was art club at lunchtime and they happened to be painting a mural. The teacher believed you and left the building, you let out a distressed sigh. Back to the task at hand, do you think you can crack the code in time? Maybe resort to picklocking it, perhaps?
''WILL YOU:''
[[Picklock the locker]]
[[Try to unlock the padlock]]''YOU DECIDED TO SAY IT'S THAT TIME OF THE MONTH.''
The teacher easily saw through your lie and threatened to check the proximity, you were reported to the police straight away. You have been arrested for first-degree murder and sent for execution.
''YOU HAVE DIED.''
Click here to reset your three days:
[[Welcome to Loophole!]]
''YOU UNLOCKED THE LOCKER.''
After grabbing the uniform, you quickly put it on and rush out of the locker room. Congratulations! You have survived day one of Loophole, two more to go.
[[Next day]]''YOU FAILED TO UNLOCK THE LOCKER.''
While trying to draw as least attention as possible, you start walking home. As you're walking across the school courtyard, you spot a guard that seems to be giving you the glare.
''WILL YOU:''
[[Run away]]
[[Continue walking and hope they weren't looking at you]]''YOU WAKE UP AT 6 AM.''
You blink twice and say nothing. Clouds and the morning sun hang upon nothing visible. You know they do not dangle precariously in the sky. You know forces are at work that hold them in a tight grip. You glanced out the dewy window, drinking in the sight of the drops splattering in the sky. A nightmare so terrifying, you almost suffocated under your covers.
''EVERYDAY YOUR ITEMS WILL BE RESET, YOU NO LONGER HAVE THE ITEMS YOU COLLECTED YESTERDAY.''
(set: $scissors to 0)
(set: $sknife to 0)
(set: $kknife to 0)
(set: $pancakes to 0)
Running down the stairs, you arrive with a letter waiting on the fridge:
//Sorry, sweetie! We ended up not arriving home yesterday, we got stuck in Skiluy. After school, please meet us behind Sakurai Tea House.
- Mum//
This is extremely peculiar, nothing like this has ever occurred before. Being careful not to be late today, you quickly clear your mind and head outside to sit on the curb and wait for the bus to appear at your doorstep.
[[Board the bus]]
''YOU DECIDED TO RUN.''
Even if the guard wasn't looking at you, you weren't willing to take any chances. You sprint as fast as you can and the guard is following your trail...Oh no! Your shoes are dowsed in gasoline and you managed to slip and acquire a lethal head injury.
''YOU HAVE DIED.''
Click here to reset your three days:
[[Welcome to Loophole!]] ''YOU DECIDED TO CONTINUE WALKING AND HOPE THEY WEREN'T LOOKING AT YOU.''
There are tons of other people walking the courtyard, they definitely weren't looking at you. Congratulations! You have survived day one of Loophole, two more to go.
[[Next day]] ''YOU BOARD THE BUS.''
It seems the snow has melted, you've never experienced such a wet morning in January. Before you know it, the bus has arrived. You board the bus, choose a seat:
(if: $mrel is 10)[//THE SEAT NEXT TO MOREAU, CORSICAN MAFIA ASSASSIN//
[[Sit next to Moreau, classmate]]]
(if: $trel is 1)[//THE SEAT NEXT TO TALBOT//
[[Sit next to Talbot]]]
(if: $tirel is 3)[//THE SEAT NEXT TO TIMOTHY//
[[Sit next to Timothy]]]
//SIT BY YOURSELF//
[[SIT BY YOURSELF]]
''YOU DECIDED TO SIT NEXT TO MOREAU, CLASSMATE.''
(if: $corsmaf is 1)[After the events of yesterday, you hesitantly place your bag on the seat. "You're still sitting next to me...even after yesterday?" she asked out of curiosity. You smile and nod, it's in the past after all. Moreau looks at you confused, but she brushes it off and allows you sit down. The rest of your bus ride is mostly silent, but not awkward; there was a mutual understanding that you both needed space.
[[You arrive at school]]]
(if: $corsmaf is 0)[Your ride is mostly silent, but not awkward; there was a mutual understanding that you both needed space.
[[You arrive at school]]]
''YOU DECIDED TO SIT NEXT TO TALBOT.''
After the events of yesterday, you hesitantly place your bag on the seat. "Is your eye okay? Did you manage to find a uniform? I'm extremely sorry for spilling it on you yesterday." he apologised while almost rambling. Unsure of how to react, you have no idea whether or not you should forgive Talbot. He didn't intend to spill it obviously, but he did give you a transient corneal injury.
''WILL YOU:''
[[Forgive him]]
[[Don't forgive him]]''YOU DECIDED TO SIT NEXT TO TIMOTHY.''
After the events of yesterday, you feel particularly gleeful when you place your bags next to Timothy's. "Hey there, I wasn't expecting you to sit here but...it's all yours." he said with a slight grin. You smile and rotate your head to the side, he smiles back and scooches over. The rest of your bus ride is pleasant, you both chat about homework and little nothings.
(set: $tirel to 4)
[[You arrive at school]]Double-click this passage to edit it.''YOU ARRIVE AT SCHOOL.''
The foggy air of the morning is soon blown away by the stormy wind, lightning strikes and thunder follows. As you walk slowly to class making sure not to step in any puddles, the rain worsens. All the windows are shadowed in dew and the the sun is hidden in the clouds, you glide open the classroom doors and peer in. Everyone seems to be talking to other students, quite unusual. Suddenly, the teacher stops you and says, "Answer my question, A necklace is made using gold and silver beads in the ratio 3:2. If there are 80 beads in the necklace, how many are gold?"
''ANSWER:''
[[60 gold beads]]
[[48 gold beads]]
[[30 gold beads]]
''YOU DECIDED TO FORGIVE TALBOT.''
It's in the past now, you should be careful not to dwell on it. Talbot looks at you confused, but he brushes it off and accepts your apology. The rest of your bus ride is mostly silent, but not awkward; there was a mutual understanding that you needed space even though you made up.
[[You arrive at school]]''YOU DECIDED NOT TO FORGIVE TALBOT.''
He almost blinded you for goodness sake, you'd be crazy to still be 'acquaintances' with him. Talbot looks at you disappointed, but he brushes it off and looks out the window. The rest of your bus ride is mostly silent and awkward, Talbot seems irritated and aggressive.
(set: $trel to 10)''YOU AND TALBOT ARE NO LONGER FRIENDS.''
[[You arrive at school]]''YOU ANSWERED 60 GOLD BEADS.''
"I knew it, you haven't been paying attention in class. Visit me after school, I'll give a quick briefing of ratios." snapped the teacher with a little too much enthusiasm. Shall you try to escape tuition or cut your losses?
(set: $detention to 1)
''WILL YOU:''
[[Tell the teacher you have to meet your mother]]
[[Deal with it]]''YOU ANSWERED 48 GOLD BEADS.''
"Well done, you finally listened in class for once. Take a seat, we will be starting class soon." replied the teacher with a gleeful expression. After he walks over to the next student he will quiz, you let out a sigh of relief. Soon, class starts and you start your lessons.
[[Class is in progress]]''YOU ANSWERED 30 GOLD BEADS.''
"I knew it, you haven't been paying attention in class. Visit me after school, I'll give a quick briefing of ratios." snapped the teacher with a little too much enthusiasm. Shall you try to escape tuition or cut your losses?
(set: $detention to 1)
''WILL YOU:''
[[Tell the teacher you have to meet your mother]]
[[Deal with it]]''YOU DECIDED TO TELL YOUR TEACHER YOU HAVE TO MEET YOUR MOTHER AFTER SCHOOL.''
"Nice try, but even if you were telling the truth, this is an important topic. Practice is necessary to achieve success." explained the teacher. Surprisingly, he has a strong point. Unfortunately, you'll have to tell your mother you'll be missing your little meeting with her...or suppose you could skip tuition later? After he walks over to the next student he will quiz, you let out a sigh of distress. Soon, class starts and you start your lessons.
[[Class is in progress]] ''YOU DECIDED TO DEAL WITH IT.''
It's not worth the effort, you'll have to tell your mother you'll be missing your little meeting with her...or suppose you could skip tuition later? After he walks over to the next student he will quiz, you let out a sigh of distress. Soon, class starts and you start your lessons.
[[Class is in progress]] ''CLASS IS IN PROGRESS.''
The lessons are shifting from being focused on the teacher to being focused on the students themselves. The role that you play during the experience is both to observe the teacher and student interaction, and to assist if assistance is required. Throughout the course your role becomes more powerful, because you build an established rapport with the students and teacher when in motion. The closing stages of class approach you, miraculously today's lessons felt shorter than most. Hopping out of the chair with a spring in your step, you swiftly swish the doors open and walk confidently out of class. Apparently for lunch they're having miso wakame soup, stop for a bite?
''WILL YOU:''
[[Stop to drink the miso]]
[[Skip lunch]]
''YOU DECIDED TO STOP TO DRINK THE MISO.''
(if: $tirel is 4)[Unsurprisingly, a exceedingly long queue of students trail from the miso bar all the way to the school fountain. When joining the queue you spot a boy in a conspicuous yellow coat, he stuck out like a sore thumb in comparison the many other strangers around him. As he rotates his head, his eyes land on you. It appears to be Timothy, he starts gesturing to you to come and skip the line; he's at least thirty spaces ahead of you.
''WILL YOU:''
[[Join Timothy]]
[[Politely refuse his offer]]]
(if: $tirel is 0)[Unsurprisingly, a exceedingly long queue of students trail from the miso bar all the way to the school fountain. When joining the queue you spot a boy in a conspicuous yellow coat, he stuck out like a sore thumb in comparison the many other strangers around him. On the contrary, you're wearing the dullest black rain coat in existence. A little more than fifteen minutes later, you're nearing the end of the queue.
[[Order miso]]]
(if: $tirel is 1)[Unsurprisingly, a exceedingly long queue of students trail from the miso bar all the way to the school fountain. When joining the queue you spot a boy in a conspicuous yellow coat, he stuck out like a sore thumb in comparison the many other strangers around him. On the contrary, you're wearing the dullest black rain coat in existence. A little more than fifteen minutes later, you're nearing the end of the queue.
[[Order miso]]]
(if: $tirel is 2)[Unsurprisingly, a exceedingly long queue of students trail from the miso bar all the way to the school fountain. When joining the queue you spot a boy in a conspicuous yellow coat, he stuck out like a sore thumb in comparison the many other strangers around him. On the contrary, you're wearing the dullest black rain coat in existence. A little more than fifteen minutes later, you're nearing the end of the queue.
[[Order miso]]]
(if: $tirel is 3)[Unsurprisingly, a exceedingly long queue of students trail from the miso bar all the way to the school fountain. When joining the queue you spot a boy in a conspicuous yellow coat, he stuck out like a sore thumb in comparison the many other strangers around him. On the contrary, you're wearing the dullest black rain coat in existence. A little more than fifteen minutes later, you're nearing the end of the queue.
[[Order miso]]]''YOU DECIDED NOT TO ORDER MISO.''
(if: $detention is 1)[The queue is extraordinarily long, nobody has time to wait around thirty minutes for a tiny cup of miso. However during very material-based seasons like Winter and Autumn, there are many people who can't afford to get shelter to protect them from the cold, so having the privilege to drink miso soup on freezing, wet afternoon should be emminently appreciated. As you walk towards the classroom to meet your teacher for the 'briefing', you regret skipping the miso soup because the more you think about it, the more delicious it begins to seem.
[[Go to tuition]]]
(if: $detention is 0)[The queue is extraordinarily long, nobody has time to wait around thirty minutes for a tiny cup of miso. However during very material-based seasons like Winter and Autumn, there are many people who can't afford to get shelter to protect them from the cold, so having the privilege to drink miso soup on freezing, wet afternoon should be emminently appreciated. As you walk towards the school gates to meet your mother, you regret skipping the miso soup because the more you think about it, the more delicious it begins to seem.
''YOU DECIDED TO ACCEPT HIS OFFER.''
While making direct eye contact with Timothy, you vigorously nod your head. First, he taps the person behind him on the shoulder and seems to be asking them something, then he tells you to come over. As you make your way over, nobody seems to be giving you nasty looks for some odd reason. For once in your life, it looks like you've made yourself a friend.
(set: $tirel to 5)
''YOU AND TIMOTHY ARE NOW GOOD FRIENDS.''
[[Order miso]]]''YOU DECIDED TO POLITELY REFUSE HIS OFFER.''
While making direct eye contact with Timothy, you politely shake your head a shoot him a nervous smile. Thankfully, he understands and shrugs; his gesture strongly gives off the phrase, 'suit yourself.' A little more than fifteen minutes later, you're nearing the end of the queue.
[[Order miso]]]''YOU ORDERED MISO.''
During very material-based seasons like Winter and Autumn, there are many people who can't afford to get shelter to protect them from the cold, so having the privilege to drink miso soup on freezing, wet afternoon should be emminently appreciated. The hot liquid feels like it's tickling every vein in your body, it fills you with warmth as your rosy cheeks disappear.
''+1 SPEED
+1 STRENGTH''
(if: $detention is 1)[Looks like it's time to head to your 'briefing' with your tutor, off you go now.
[[Go to tuition]]]
(if: $detention is 0)[Looks like you can go meet your mother behind the tea house, off you go now.
[[Meet your mother]]]
''YOU GO TO TUITION.''
The halls are dressed in black and white and the tiles are a chessboard with people as the pieces. The thought of being so vulnerable in this environment sends a chill down your spine and reminds you of something out of your nightmares. Mother will wonder where I am, you think and you wrap your arms around your chilled body; this is the last place you're at school today. Unfortunately it's your fault you're here, your doing, there is no going back now. As you swing the doors open, it lets out a tired old groan.
What's this? Is the teacher...asleep? Quickly, you turn your head left and right to check for others. Lucky for you, it seems that nobody is in the classroom besides the sleeping teacher.
''WILL YOU:''
[[Sneak out]]
[[Wake up the teacher]]''YOU MEET YOUR MOTHER.''
The halls are dressed in black and white and the tiles are a chessboard with people as the pieces. The thought of being so vulnerable in this environment sends a chill down your spine and reminds you of something out of your nightmares. You walk out the school gates and continue to stroll down towards Sakurai Tea House, but a surprise awaited your arrival.
(if: $trel is 10)[A figure in a black coat pulls out its machete, out of caution you take a step back. That is certainly not your mother, where is she, you think. "I know what you're thinking, I'm not your mother, am I?" says the silhouette as it slowly turns around. A familiar face greets you with an unfriendly smirk, Talbot. "The gasoline from yesterday was supposed to kill you, undoubtedly it only gave you an eye injury." remarked Talbot resentfully. The once cheerful and pleasant boy you met was now much more menacing, he looks like he hopped straight out of a thriller. It was unbenownst to you as to why Talbot would do such a thing, is he an assassin or something? "I work for the British firms, of course if you knew that I would have to kill you. Which is what I'm about to do."
//TALBOT
SPEED - 6
STRENGTH - 4
AGILITY - 7//
''If you are unaware of how to play a battle, please see this neat handbook:''
[[Attack Handbook]]
If you defeat Talbot, please continue:
[[You defeated Talbot]]
If you lose against Talbot, it's time to reset your three days:
[[Welcome to Loophole!]]]
(if: $trel is 1)[A figure in a black coat pulls out its machete, out of caution you take a step back. That is certainly not your mother, where is she, you think. "I know what you're thinking, I'm not your mother, am I?" says the silhouette as it slowly turns around. A familiar face greets you with an unfriendly smirk, Talbot. "The gasoline from yesterday was supposed to kill you, undoubtedly it only gave you an eye injury." remarked Talbot resentfully. The once cheerful and pleasant boy you met was now much more menacing, he looks like he hopped straight out of a thriller. It was unbenownst to you as to why Talbot would do such a thing, is he an assassin or something? "I work for the British firms, of course if you knew that I would have to kill you. Which is what I'm about to do."
//TALBOT
SPEED - 6
STRENGTH - 4
AGILITY - 7//
''If you are unaware of how to play a battle, please see this neat handbook:''
[[Attack Handbook]]
If you defeat Talbot, please continue:
[[You defeated Talbot]]
If you lose against Talbot, it's time to reset your three days:
[[Welcome to Loophole!]]]
(if: $trel is 0)[A figure in a black coat pulls out its machete, out of caution you take a step back. That is certainly not your mother, where is she, you think. "I know what you're thinking, I'm not your mother, am I?" says the silhouette as it slowly turns around. A familiar face greets you with an unfriendly smirk, the boy from the bus on Monday. The once cheerful and pleasant boy you met was now much more menacing, he looks like he hopped straight out of a thriller. It was unbenownst to you as to why he would do such a thing, is he an assassin or something? "I work for the British firms, of course if you knew that I would have to kill you. Which is what I'm about to do."
//TALBOT
SPEED - 6
STRENGTH - 4
AGILITY - 7//
''If you are unaware of how to play a battle, please see this neat handbook:''
[[Attack Handbook]]
If you defeat Talbot, please continue:
[[You defeated Talbot]]
If you lose against Talbot, it's time to reset your three days:
[[Welcome to Loophole!]]]
''YOU DECIDED TO SNEAK OUT.''
(if: $trel is 1)[You tiptoe to the doorway of the classroom, as you open the doors they make the loudest creaking sound you've ever heard. Turning back, the teacher is still asleep; you let out a sigh of relief. About to exit the classroom, you bump into a tall figure with menacing eyes; it's Talbot. Your heart is pounding, when did he start looking so scary? He pushes your shoulder and stomps through the corridor, you look back once and continue on your way.
[[Meet your mother]]]
(if: $trel is 10)[You tiptoe to the doorway of the classroom, as you open the doors they make the loudest creaking sound you've ever heard. Turning back, the teacher is still asleep; you let out a sigh of relief. About to exit the classroom, you bump into a tall figure with menacing eyes; it's Talbot. Your heart is pounding, when did he start looking so scary? He pushes your shoulder and stomps through the corridor, you look back once and continue on your way.
[[Meet your mother]]]
(if: $trel is 0)[You tiptoe to the doorway of the classroom, as you open the doors they make the loudest creaking sound you've ever heard. Turning back, the teacher is still asleep; you let out a sigh of relief. About to exit the classroom, you bump into a tall figure with menacing eyes; it's the boy from the bus on Monday. Your heart is pounding, when did he start looking so scary? He pushes your shoulder and stomps through the corridor, you look back once and continue on your way.
[[Meet your mother]]]''YOU DECIDED TO WAKE UP THE TEACHER.''
(if: $trel is 10)[You gently tap the teacher's shoulder, he didn't wake up. You tiptoe to the doorway of the classroom, as you open the doors they make the loudest creaking sound you've ever heard. Turning back, the teacher is still asleep; you let out a sigh of relief. About to exit the classroom, you bump into a tall figure with menacing eyes; it's Talbot. Your heart is pounding, when did he start looking so scary? He pushes your shoulder and stomps through the corridor, you look back once and continue on your way.
[[Meet your mother]]]
(if: $trel is 1)[You gently tap the teacher's shoulder, he didn't wake up. You tiptoe to the doorway of the classroom, as you open the doors they make the loudest creaking sound you've ever heard. Turning back, the teacher is still asleep; you let out a sigh of relief. About to exit the classroom, you bump into a tall figure with menacing eyes; it's Talbot. Your heart is pounding, when did he start looking so scary? He pushes your shoulder and stomps through the corridor, you look back once and continue on your way.
[[Meet your mother]]]
(if: $trel is 0)[You gently tap the teacher's shoulder, he didn't wake up. You tiptoe to the doorway of the classroom, as you open the doors they make the loudest creaking sound you've ever heard. Turning back, the teacher is still asleep; you let out a sigh of relief. About to exit the classroom, you bump into a tall figure with menacing eyes; it's the boy from the bus on Monday. Your heart is pounding, when did he start looking so scary? He pushes your shoulder and stomps through the corridor, you look back once and continue on your way.
[[Meet your mother]]]''YOU DEFEATED TALBOT.''
Clenching his diaphragm, he says, "Your mother is at home, I faked the letter." You're concerned for your safety, why do the British Firms want to kill you, you ask. "The Corsican Mafia is after you as well, something about a rip in time," answered Talbot, "if I were you, I wouldn't kill me. I just gave you valuable information and I will use that as collateral to protect my life." With a confused look, you watch him limp towards the tea house.
(set: $corsmaf to 2)You have obtained two pieces of valuable information:
//The British Firms and Corsican Mafia are after you.
They're hunting you down because of a 'time-rip'.//
In the rain, you stagger back to your house where dinner awaits you. Congratulations! You have survived day two of Loophole, one more to go.
[[FINAL DAY]]''YOU HAVE MADE IT TO THE FINAL DAY.''
(if: $tirel is 4)[Hesitantly, you stepped into the school proximity. After the events of Tuesday, you're on your toes and are extremely paranoid. Suddenly, a hand grabs you, pulls you behind a tree and covers your mouth. Obviously out of instinct, you scream when he says, "Be quiet, you're not safe here." As you look up, it's Timothy. As you are extremely curious, you ask to why he's hiding you. "Behind the school, there's a giant hole." he says a little too loudly. Why would a hole be dangerous to you? All of a sudden, the ground shakes and a dark grey fills the sky. A bolt of lightning strikes the hole, monsters, dragons and others alike start spilling out of the hole screaming your name. Timothy looks at you and says, "You ripped a hole in time, now fantasy creatures are trying to kill you so they can go home." His rather anticlimatic and monotonous way of stating that remark leaves you incredibly worried, you run towards the gates and thorned vines sprout out of the ground; students scream and are impaled by the spikes.
''WILL YOU:''
[[Slaughter and confront the leader of the monsters]]
[[Retreat]]]
(if: $tirel is 3)[Hesitantly, you stepped into the school proximity. After the events of Tuesday, you're on your toes and are extremely paranoid. Suddenly, a hand grabs you, pulls you behind a tree and covers your mouth. Obviously out of instinct, you scream when he says, "Be quiet, you're not safe here." As you look up, it's Timothy. As you are extremely curious, you ask to why he's hiding you. "Behind the school, there's a giant hole." he says a little too loudly. Why would a hole be dangerous to you? All of a sudden, the ground shakes and a dark grey fills the sky. A bolt of lightning strikes the hole, monsters, dragons and others alike start spilling out of the hole screaming your name. Timothy looks at you and says, "You ripped a hole in time, now fantasy creatures are trying to kill you so they can go home." His rather anticlimatic and monotonous way of stating that remark leaves you incredibly worried, you run towards the gates and thorned vines sprout out of the ground; students scream and are impaled by the spikes.
''WILL YOU:''
[[Slaughter and confront the leader of the monsters]]
[[Retreat]]]
(if: $tirel is 2)[Hesitantly, you stepped into the school proximity. After the events of Tuesday, you're on your toes and are extremely paranoid. Suddenly, a hand grabs you, pulls you behind a tree and covers your mouth. Obviously out of instinct, you scream when he says, "Be quiet, you're not safe here." As you look up, it's Timothy. As you are extremely curious, you ask to why he's hiding you. "Behind the school, there's a giant hole." he says a little too loudly. Why would a hole be dangerous to you? All of a sudden, the ground shakes and a dark grey fills the sky. A bolt of lightning strikes the hole, monsters, dragons and others alike start spilling out of the hole screaming your name. Timothy looks at you and says, "You ripped a hole in time, now fantasy creatures are trying to kill you so they can go home." His rather anticlimatic and monotonous way of stating that remark leaves you incredibly worried, you run towards the gates and thorned vines sprout out of the ground; students scream and are impaled by the spikes. A tall silhouette roars and spreads its wings, fire strikes all the trees in the garden, the creature seems to be the leader.
''WILL YOU:''
[[Slaughter and confront the leader of the monsters]]
[[Retreat]]]
(if: $tirel is 1)[Hesitantly, you stepped into the school proximity. After the events of Tuesday, you're on your toes and are extremely paranoid. Suddenly, a hand grabs you, pulls you behind a tree and covers your mouth. Obviously out of instinct, you scream when he says, "Be quiet, you're not safe here." As you look up, it's Timothy. As you are extremely curious, you ask to why he's hiding you. "Behind the school, there's a giant hole." he says a little too loudly. Why would a hole be dangerous to you? All of a sudden, the ground shakes and a dark grey fills the sky. A bolt of lightning strikes the hole, monsters, dragons and others alike start spilling out of the hole screaming your name. Timothy looks at you and says, "You ripped a hole in time, now fantasy creatures are trying to kill you so they can go home." His rather anticlimatic and monotonous way of stating that remark leaves you incredibly worried, you run towards the gates and thorned vines sprout out of the ground; students scream and are impaled by the spikes. A tall silhouette roars and spreads its wings, fire strikes all the trees in the garden, the creature seems to be the leader.
''WILL YOU:''
[[Slaughter and confront the leader of the monsters]]
[[Retreat]]]
(if: $tirel is 0)[Hesitantly, you stepped into the school proximity. After the events of Tuesday, you're on your toes and are extremely paranoid. All of a sudden, the ground shakes and a dark grey fills the sky. A bolt of lightning strikes the hole, monsters, dragons and others alike start spilling out of the hole screaming your name. As to why there are fantasy creatures chasing you, leaves you incredibly worried. You run towards the gates and thorned vines sprout out of the ground; students scream and are impaled by the spikes. A tall silhouette roars and spreads its wings, fire strikes all the trees in the garden, the creature seems to be the leader.
''WILL YOU:''
[[Slaughter and confront the leader of the monsters]]
[[Retreat]]]
''YOU DECIDED TO SLAUGHTER AND CONFRONT THE LEADER OF THE MONSTERS.''
You stagger towards the giant dragon, you reach for your weapon and pull it from its sheath.
//DRAGON
SPEED - 6
STRENGTH - 8
AGILITY - 2//
''If you are unaware of how to play a battle, please see this neat handbook:''
[[Attack Handbook]]
If you defeat the dragon, please continue:
[[You defeated the dragon]]
If you lose against the dragon, it's time to reset your three days:
[[Welcome to Loophole!]] ''YOU DECIDED TO RETREAT.''
The Corsican mafia and British firms kill you, all of the monsters were pulled into the hole. The world is saved, but unfortunately for you, you'll have to go through that again.
''YOU HAVE DIED.''
Click here to reset your three days:
[[Welcome to Loophole!]]
''YOU DEFEATED THE DRAGON.''
All of the monsters are sucked into the hole, the black hole is patched up and the mafia leaves. With a distressed face, you limp towards the hill where you ended it all. With fiery trees and students coming back to life, a tear falls down your cheek. Someone squeezes your shoulder, Timothy smiles at you and you grin back. "I'm apart of the British Firms as well, but I'm only a researcher. Sorry I never told you before, you can't trust anyone here in Srolis." said Timothy with a sympathetic face. Gently, you shake your head and realise that you finally ended your eight long years of agony.
''CONGRATULATIONS, YOU BEAT LOOPHOLE!''
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