Vestigial Library/Books
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Lobby
Books around the library
> BOOK 1
-and the rain continued to pour down on the two boys. They rushed underneath the overhanging roof of a nearby cafe, for they were completely soaked.
-and the rain continued to pour down on the two boys. They rushed underneath the overhanging roof of a nearby cafe, for they were completely soaked.
������ shivered feverently. ���� absentmindedly held ������ close to preserve their shared warmth.
������ felt safe in ����s embrace, a feeling that he cherished beyond anything else.
������ felt safe in ����s embrace, a feeling that he cherished beyond anything else.
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> BOOK 2
����?
����?
Yeah?
What do you see yourself becoming in the future
What do you mean by that?
Well like, are you gonna be like a chef or something?
Im not sure myself… What about you?
I want to be a detective.
What do you see yourself becoming in the future
What do you mean by that?
Well like, are you gonna be like a chef or something?
Im not sure myself… What about you?
I want to be a detective.
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> BOOK 3
������ lets out a long drawn out groan. But like, what do we want out of our lives?
������ lets out a long drawn out groan. But like, what do we want out of our lives?
I mean, I wanna be rich. ���� jokingly remarks as he idly caresses ������s hair.
But like, were literally doing nothing right now. What are we gonna tell our kids when they ask what we did as kids for fun? I dont think sitting around in the sun is a particularly exciting response.
Oh, er-... Our kids?
Yeah dude like when you get married to that one froyo girl you always make passes at and have a ton of babies.
���� sighs. Uh, oh… Yeah… No, shes not really my type. Were just cool, thats all.
You never tell me about any girls you like.
Im not really into… anyone right now.
Hmmm. I see.
But like, were literally doing nothing right now. What are we gonna tell our kids when they ask what we did as kids for fun? I dont think sitting around in the sun is a particularly exciting response.
Oh, er-... Our kids?
Yeah dude like when you get married to that one froyo girl you always make passes at and have a ton of babies.
���� sighs. Uh, oh… Yeah… No, shes not really my type. Were just cool, thats all.
You never tell me about any girls you like.
Im not really into… anyone right now.
Hmmm. I see.
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> BOOK 4
Rise and fall.
Rise and fall.
The silence of the humid summer day was only disturbed by the gentle noise of ������s breathing. He was asleep, his head in ����s lap. ���� silently ran his fingers through ������s soft black hair.
The gentleness of ������s hair against ����s skin only made him fall more in love with the other boy.
This tranquility, this peace. A place where ������ felt safe and secure was something ���� was willing to die to protect.
The gentleness of ������s hair against ����s skin only made him fall more in love with the other boy.
This tranquility, this peace. A place where ������ felt safe and secure was something ���� was willing to die to protect.
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> BOOK 5
May I have this dance? ���� asks. Holding out a hand to ������.
May I have this dance? ���� asks. Holding out a hand to ������.
������ smiles. Dude, its raining so hard.
So what? ���� scoffs. A little bit of rain never stopped us.
Shut up, you flirt. ������ jabs back, eliciting a mad red blush on ����s face. Before he could take his hand back, ������ stands up and grasps it. Lets dance then, idiot.
���� lets out an exuberant chuckle, and both metaphorically and quite literally sweeps ������ off his feet.
So what? ���� scoffs. A little bit of rain never stopped us.
Shut up, you flirt. ������ jabs back, eliciting a mad red blush on ����s face. Before he could take his hand back, ������ stands up and grasps it. Lets dance then, idiot.
���� lets out an exuberant chuckle, and both metaphorically and quite literally sweeps ������ off his feet.
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> BOOK 6
������~... ���� whines, fanning himself while turning on a third electric fan. How do you survive in this heat?
������~... ���� whines, fanning himself while turning on a third electric fan. How do you survive in this heat?
������ looks up from his book, clearly undisturbed by the intense summer heat. Im just too cool for this kind of weather.
Is that soooo… ���� sits next to ������, passing him a plastic cup filled with cold juice. Whatcha readin?
������ flashes the cover of the book. Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, its a good book.
Hmmm… ���� rests his head on ������s shoulder. ���� glances over at ������s face. His eyebrows furrowed softly in concentration. At the moment, ���� was very aware of the space (or rather the near-lack-of) between their two faces. And a dangerous and risky idea enters his head.
He didnt go through with it, thankfully.
Is that soooo… ���� sits next to ������, passing him a plastic cup filled with cold juice. Whatcha readin?
������ flashes the cover of the book. Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, its a good book.
Hmmm… ���� rests his head on ������s shoulder. ���� glances over at ������s face. His eyebrows furrowed softly in concentration. At the moment, ���� was very aware of the space (or rather the near-lack-of) between their two faces. And a dangerous and risky idea enters his head.
He didnt go through with it, thankfully.
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Miscellaneous items around the Library
> MEDICINE
... and his heart pounds at the thought. Just like every time he thinks about that; being with another boy. There are so many people who could hate him for that and it makes him so nervous.
... and his heart pounds at the thought. Just like every time he thinks about that; being with another boy. There are so many people who could hate him for that and it makes him so nervous.
> HOURGLASS
He doesnt like me that way. Hell never be in love with me the way I do. Its so hard to breathe.
He doesnt like me that way. Hell never be in love with me the way I do. Its so hard to breathe.
> CHERRY BLOSSOM PAINTING
Superliminal Theory is the idea that there is a boundless space filled with alternative realities and there are specific weak points in the world that allow multiple realities to touch or overlap.
Superliminal Theory is the idea that there is a boundless space filled with alternative realities and there are specific weak points in the world that allow multiple realities to touch or overlap.
> PAPER
Is it possible to miss something you never had?
Is it possible to miss something you never had?
> PAPER
The waves of the universe churn underneath these lost halls. The universes loved, reality's forgotten. The drops of oblivion trickle down the pipeline of experience. Experiences become stories, stories become myths. Myths are forgotten. They drop, they splash. And become lost forever, in the Eternal Tide.
The waves of the universe churn underneath these lost halls. The universes loved, reality's forgotten. The drops of oblivion trickle down the pipeline of experience. Experiences become stories, stories become myths. Myths are forgotten. They drop, they splash. And become lost forever, in the Eternal Tide.
> PAPER
Do you truly understand what people say? Is it accurate to assume that the word that comes from another persons mouth is the truth? Truth is a flexible aspect, one that intertwines itself with the fabric of humanity in such a vital way that tearing it would cause the entire braid to unwind.
Do you truly understand what people say? Is it accurate to assume that the word that comes from another persons mouth is the truth? Truth is a flexible aspect, one that intertwines itself with the fabric of humanity in such a vital way that tearing it would cause the entire braid to unwind.
Is a metaphor a lie? Or is it the truth, accentuated? Is a metaphor a way of crossing a bridge over a wetland of ignorance? Or is it a way to paint a picture, only visible to those with rose-tinted glass?
Metaphor Mire, we are forever trapped in.
Metaphor Mire, we are forever trapped in.
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> MIRROR
I cant breathe. I cant breathe. I cant breathe.
I cant breathe. I cant breathe. I cant breathe.
Let me out.
> MIRROR?
Let me go.
Let me go.
> YOU?
Please stop, just stop.
Please stop, just stop.
> NOT YOU.
Let GO OF ME.
Let GO OF ME.
> LET GO.
LET GO.
LET GO.
> let him breathe let him breathe let him breathe let
LET ME GO.
LET ME GO.
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Aqueduct Hall
> ???
dont try to understand.
dont try to understand.
> ������
I want to run away in the biggest way.
I want to run away in the biggest way.
I want to keep running until I can breath again.
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> ������
Why is everything so tiring?
Why is everything so tiring?
Why are you dragging me back home?
Why cant you just let me run away?
Why cant you just let me run away?
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> ������
Wow… Its so beautiful…
Wow… Its so beautiful…
ㅤ
> ����
I knew you would like it.
I knew you would like it.
> ������
Yeah…
Yeah…
> ����
������… You should probably get down from that railing.
Wait, ������, what are you doing?
������… You should probably get down from that railing.
Wait, ������, what are you doing?
> ������
Its easier to see it this way.
Its easier to see it this way.
> ����
Wait, ������, youre gonna fall, get back on this side.
Wait, ������, youre gonna fall, get back on this side.
> ������
What if I did fall… Its so easy for me to just let go… Then id be in the water… Of course, youd jump in to save me.
...I wouldnt want to burden you like that.
What if I did fall… Its so easy for me to just let go… Then id be in the water… Of course, youd jump in to save me.
...I wouldnt want to burden you like that.
> ����
������… Hey- lets… Lets go home now, its getting late.
������… Hey- lets… Lets go home now, its getting late.
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The Waterway
> Rynn
Hey, Tristy.
Hey, Tristy.
I-uh… I hope this message finds you well… n stuff…
Make sure to take your meds, Ill be coming by soon.
... I know you dont want to talk about what happened last night but…
I, uh… Youve been… You know, the things youve been saying… I just…
Youre worth it, dude. I know things are hard right now, and I wanna help…
J-just… call me back… At um-when you can, okay?
I miss you
Make sure to take your meds, Ill be coming by soon.
... I know you dont want to talk about what happened last night but…
I, uh… Youve been… You know, the things youve been saying… I just…
Youre worth it, dude. I know things are hard right now, and I wanna help…
J-just… call me back… At um-when you can, okay?
I miss you
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Seaside Repose
Puget Hall
> ???
tristy, i love you.
tristy, i love you.
> MIRROR
You look into the mirror and you see two boys walking along a beach boardwalk.
You look into the mirror and you see two boys walking along a beach boardwalk.
> RYNN
Theres a Starbucks around the corner if you want to sit down.
Theres a Starbucks around the corner if you want to sit down.
> TRISTY
Im fine, thanks.
You really dont have to coddle me all the time, Im fine. Really.
Im fine, thanks.
You really dont have to coddle me all the time, Im fine. Really.
> RYNN
I like coddling you though.
I like coddling you though.
> TRISTY
Of course you do.
Oh, theres a spot.
Of course you do.
Oh, theres a spot.
> MIRROR
TRISTY runs into the sand and puts down a long beach towel on the ground. RYNN follows behind.
TRISTY runs into the sand and puts down a long beach towel on the ground. RYNN follows behind.
> RYNN
Im gonna go to Starbucks now and get our stuff.
Im gonna go to Starbucks now and get our stuff.
> TRISTY
Alright.
Alright.
> MIRROR
RYNN runs off to fetch their drinks. TRISTY sighs and sits down on the beach towel.
The weather is nice here. The sky is a clear and calming alice blue. And the sounds of waves and people seem to melt into a calming white noise. TRISTY feels himself drift off.
RYNN returns to a half-asleep TRISTY. He presses the cold drink against TRISTYs half-lucid face.
RYNN runs off to fetch their drinks. TRISTY sighs and sits down on the beach towel.
The weather is nice here. The sky is a clear and calming alice blue. And the sounds of waves and people seem to melt into a calming white noise. TRISTY feels himself drift off.
RYNN returns to a half-asleep TRISTY. He presses the cold drink against TRISTYs half-lucid face.
> RYNN
Here.
Here.
> TRISTY
Oh. Thanks.
Oh. Thanks.
> MIRROR
RYNN sits down next to TRISTY, staring wistfully at the water.
RYNN sits down next to TRISTY, staring wistfully at the water.
> TRISTY
I thought you were gonna swim.
I thought you were gonna swim.
> RYNN
I dont feel like taking my coat off.
I dont feel like taking my coat off.
> TRISTY
Hmm.
Hmm.
> RYNN
What? Wanted to see me shirtless?
What? Wanted to see me shirtless?
> TRISTY
I really dont.
I really dont.
> RYNN
Yeah, I figured.
Yeah, I figured.
> TRISTY
... ha...
... ha...
> MIRROR
They stay this way for awhile. TRISTY rests his eyes for a bit.
They stay this way for awhile. TRISTY rests his eyes for a bit.
> RYNN
Tristy. Triiiisty… Tristy!
Tristy. Triiiisty… Tristy!
> TRISTY
huh... what?
huh... what?
> RYNN
Here!
Here!
> MIRROR
RYNN holds out an orange shell to TRISTY.
RYNN holds out an orange shell to TRISTY.
> TRISTY
...
...?
...
...?
> RYNN
Its for you!
Its for you!
> TRISTY
A… Shell.
Im not a girl, dude.
A… Shell.
Im not a girl, dude.
> RYNN
So? I cant give my best friend a shell?
So? I cant give my best friend a shell?
> TRISTY
Fine, Ill take it.
Fine, Ill take it.
> MIRROR
RYNN passes the shell to TRISTY, who places it into his bag. RYNN sits down next to TRISTY.
RYNN passes the shell to TRISTY, who places it into his bag. RYNN sits down next to TRISTY.
> RYNN
This is nice.
This is nice.
> MIRROR
TRISTY leans over to rest his head on RYNNs shoulder. RYNN reaches out to grab TRISTYs hand, and their fingers interlace.
TRISTY leans over to rest his head on RYNNs shoulder. RYNN reaches out to grab TRISTYs hand, and their fingers interlace.
> TRISTY
Yeah. It is.
Yeah. It is.
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Along the Cherry Path
The Inventor's Cradle
> MIRROR
It's you.
It's you.
Lywood Room
> ???
dont try to understand.
dont try to understand.
> ����GATE
I can fix everything for you.
I can fix everything for you.
> ������
i like spending time by the water.
i like spending time by the water.
wow. what a beautiful view.
why do you go out of your way to make me happy? im just a waste of your time. im a waste of everyones time.
im just wasted space.
you have your entire life ahead of you. why do you focus so much on me?
Maybe if I pretend Im fine youll stop worrying.
This is where I need to be right now.
Why is it still raining? I did everything I was supposed to…
Cause everythins okay when Im around you~!
why do you go out of your way to make me happy? im just a waste of your time. im a waste of everyones time.
im just wasted space.
you have your entire life ahead of you. why do you focus so much on me?
Maybe if I pretend Im fine youll stop worrying.
This is where I need to be right now.
Why is it still raining? I did everything I was supposed to…
Cause everythins okay when Im around you~!
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> ����GATE
One day, you will be face to face with whatever saw fit to let you exist in the universe, and you will have to justify the space you've filled.
One day, you will be face to face with whatever saw fit to let you exist in the universe, and you will have to justify the space you've filled.
> MIRROR
You see two boys walking along a concrete pathway in between two lanes of cherry blossom trees.
You see two boys walking along a concrete pathway in between two lanes of cherry blossom trees.
> TRISTY
Rynn, Rynn!! Look at them! Theyre so pretty…
Rynn, Rynn!! Look at them! Theyre so pretty…
> RYNN
Yeah… Its so...-
Yeah… Its so...-
> TRISTY
Magical...
Magical...
> RYNN
Yeah...
Yeah...
> MIRROR
RYNN runs off to collect some strewn cherry blossom leaves.
RYNN runs off to collect some strewn cherry blossom leaves.
> TRISTY
Rynn, what are you-
Ah- ! Dude!
Rynn, what are you-
Ah- ! Dude!
> RYNN
Ha!
Ha!
> TRISTY
Dude...
Dude...
> MIRROR
The two sit down at a nearby bench. TRISTY sighs and takes out a book from his bag and begins to read.
The two sit down at a nearby bench. TRISTY sighs and takes out a book from his bag and begins to read.
> RYNN
Is this a new one?
Is this a new one?
> TRISTY
Yeah, The Night Circus. Its a good read.
Yeah, The Night Circus. Its a good read.
> RYNN
Well I know that, I consider you a great judge of literature quality.
Well I know that, I consider you a great judge of literature quality.
> TRISTY
Shut up.
Shut up.
> RYNN
Its true!
Its true!
> MIRROR
TRISTY smiles and leans his head on RYNNs shoulder. They stay like this for an hour, until TRISTY feels something on his head.
TRISTY smiles and leans his head on RYNNs shoulder. They stay like this for an hour, until TRISTY feels something on his head.
> TRISTY
Huh?
Huh?
> RYNN
Its not my best work.
Its not my best work.
> MIRROR
TRISTY feels around his head and takes off a flower crown.'
TRISTY feels around his head and takes off a flower crown.'
> TRISTY
Its so pretty…
Its so pretty…
> RYNN
You should keep it somewhere safe, before all the petals go all gross.
You should keep it somewhere safe, before all the petals go all gross.
> TRISTY
Yknow I could try to preserve them with one of those chemical sprays.
Yknow I could try to preserve them with one of those chemical sprays.
> RYNN
Wow, you really must like it.
Wow, you really must like it.
> TRISTY
Well, I… Uh. I really like… Everything you make. So…
Well, I… Uh. I really like… Everything you make. So…
> RYNN
Sap.
Sap.
> TRISTY
Nerd!
Nerd!
> MIRROR
RYNN laughs and wraps his arms around TRISTY. Together, they watch the cherry blossom petals fall. And at that moment, TRISTY truly believes that this is where he needed to be.
They stay this way until the sun begins to set.
RYNN laughs and wraps his arms around TRISTY. Together, they watch the cherry blossom petals fall. And at that moment, TRISTY truly believes that this is where he needed to be.
They stay this way until the sun begins to set.
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A Private Moment
The Crossroads
> GLOBE
firstline
firstline
> ???
hrrrgh...
hrrrgh...
> YVYNIEL
youre going deeper, child.
pray that it doesnt consume you.
youre going deeper, child.
pray that it doesnt consume you.
The Cherry Library
> MIRROR
You see two boys walking along the waterfront, there are tons of restaurants and businesses along the pier. Its dark, and the city glowed like a starry sky.
You see two boys walking along the waterfront, there are tons of restaurants and businesses along the pier. Its dark, and the city glowed like a starry sky.
> TRISTY
It smells like seaweed here.
It smells like seaweed here.
> RYNN
I think thats just you.
I think thats just you.
> TRISTY
...
...
> RYNN
We should get something to eat.
We should get something to eat.
> TRISTY
Ivars?
Ivars?
> RYNN
Ivars!
Ivars!
> MIRROR
The two boys run off to fetch some food. They spend their time by the water eating in silence. The two occasionally trading glances at the other.
Once they finish, RYNN and TRISTY spend some time looking out into the night sky. Its chilly, but it doesn't bother the two.
The two boys run off to fetch some food. They spend their time by the water eating in silence. The two occasionally trading glances at the other.
Once they finish, RYNN and TRISTY spend some time looking out into the night sky. Its chilly, but it doesn't bother the two.
> RYNN
Wanna go on the ferris wheel?
Wanna go on the ferris wheel?
> TRISTY
Isnt that like, a couple thing?
Isnt that like, a couple thing?
> RYNN
Arent we a couple?
Arent we a couple?
> TRISTY
Not in the way they mean.
Not in the way they mean.
> RYNN
Still...!
...we can just go on a walk then…
Still...!
...we can just go on a walk then…
> TRISTY
Sounds good.
Sounds good.
> MIRROR
The two take a night stroll through the city, taking in the sights and the smells. They stop by a couple of stores, RYNN constantly being enticed by shiny objects. TRISTY sighs and grabs RYNNs hand.
The two take a night stroll through the city, taking in the sights and the smells. They stop by a couple of stores, RYNN constantly being enticed by shiny objects. TRISTY sighs and grabs RYNNs hand.
> RYNN
!!!
!!!
> TRISTY
Lets go, nerd.
Lets go, nerd.
> MIRROR
The two exit the store hand-in-hand, and make their way to RYNNs car.
The two exit the store hand-in-hand, and make their way to RYNNs car.
> RYNN
Wait one moment.
Wait one moment.
> MIRROR
RYNN rummages in his pockets, pulling out a fancy expensive pen. He holds it out to TRISTY.
RYNN rummages in his pockets, pulling out a fancy expensive pen. He holds it out to TRISTY.
> RYNN
I bought it while you werent looking.
I bought it while you werent looking.
> TRISTY
I- dude, Rynn!
I- dude, Rynn!
> RYNN
What? Take it!
What? Take it!
> MIRROR
RYNN presses the pen into TRISTYs hands. TRISTY looks down at the pen, and then up into RYNNs eyes. He sighs
RYNN presses the pen into TRISTYs hands. TRISTY looks down at the pen, and then up into RYNNs eyes. He sighs
> TRISTY
I know what youre trying to do.
I know what youre trying to do.
> RYNN
Huh? What do you… mean?
Huh? What do you… mean?
> TRISTY
If you dont wanna hang out with me, it's fine. You don't have to drag me out of my house all the time. It's fine, Im… Uh, Im getting better.
If you dont wanna hang out with me, it's fine. You don't have to drag me out of my house all the time. It's fine, Im… Uh, Im getting better.
> RYNN
Tristy...
Tristy...
> MIRROR
RYNN steps forward, getting closer to TRISTY.
RYNN steps forward, getting closer to TRISTY.
> RYNN
I do these things because I like being with you.
I do these things because I like being with you.
> MIRROR
Theres a moment of silent understanding exchanged between the two.
And then RYNN closes the gap between himself and TRISTY.
They kiss. It was a short, sweet kiss. But it felt like forever to the two. RYNN breaks the kiss and steps back, scratching the back of his head.
TRISTY lets out a long sigh, steps forward and hugs RYNN close.
Theres a moment of silent understanding exchanged between the two.
And then RYNN closes the gap between himself and TRISTY.
They kiss. It was a short, sweet kiss. But it felt like forever to the two. RYNN breaks the kiss and steps back, scratching the back of his head.
TRISTY lets out a long sigh, steps forward and hugs RYNN close.
> TRISTY
Okay.
You win.
Lets just go home now.
Okay.
You win.
Lets just go home now.
> MIRROR
The ride back to TRISTYs place is quiet. As neither of them knew what to say. Or what to think. Or what today meant for them.
The ride back to TRISTYs place is quiet. As neither of them knew what to say. Or what to think. Or what today meant for them.
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The Broadwalk
> JUMPY
hey, how are ya!
hey, how are ya!
> where am i?
> JUMPY
great question! we're definitely SOMEWHERE...
right now, all there is to see is a bunch of railings. very VERY very Very rickety railings. not cool. not amazing.
great question! we're definitely SOMEWHERE...
right now, all there is to see is a bunch of railings. very VERY very Very rickety railings. not cool. not amazing.
> how are you?
> JUMPY
have you ever seen those jeans that come with pre-ripped holes in them?
i'm not sure why i brought that up. whoops!
have you ever seen those jeans that come with pre-ripped holes in them?
i'm not sure why i brought that up. whoops!
> who are you?
> JUMPY
m'name is jumpy!
i'm just a wandering guy. just a wandering guy! i do a bit of wandering, don't you? you really should!
m'name is jumpy!
i'm just a wandering guy. just a wandering guy! i do a bit of wandering, don't you? you really should!
> what's your favorite ice cream flavor?
> JUMPY
ohh, i really enjoy peanut butter anything. peanuts are great. i love a good pb and the j! pb deserves so much better. what about you?
eww. that's freaking gross. have you ever met a REAL PERSON with like, a JOB, who unironically likes Mint Chocolate Chip? no. zero. zilch. nada. stop being weird now!
ohh, i really enjoy peanut butter anything. peanuts are great. i love a good pb and the j! pb deserves so much better. what about you?
eww. that's freaking gross. have you ever met a REAL PERSON with like, a JOB, who unironically likes Mint Chocolate Chip? no. zero. zilch. nada. stop being weird now!
> have a good day.
> JUMPY
i'll see you around, friend!
i'll see you around, friend!
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The Morning After
The Garden
> STATUE
THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE GODS.
THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE GODS.
Outlook Room
> LEAKING WINDOW
Sludge pours from the window. It smells rotten. Flowers bloom from it.
Sludge pours from the window. It smells rotten. Flowers bloom from it.
> MIRROR
You see one boy sitting on the floor against the wall. Rays of morning light flicker across the floor and meet his face.
You see one boy sitting on the floor against the wall. Rays of morning light flicker across the floor and meet his face.
> TRISTY
...
...
...
...
> MIRROR
TRISTY sighs. His head dips. For a while he stays that way, until RYNN walks in. He notices TRISTY. He walks over and kneels in front of him.
TRISTY sighs. His head dips. For a while he stays that way, until RYNN walks in. He notices TRISTY. He walks over and kneels in front of him.
> RYNN
Hey… Can I join you?Hey… Can I join you?
Hey… Can I join you?Hey… Can I join you?
> MIRROR
TRISTY nods silently. RYNN sits right next to him.
TRISTY nods silently. RYNN sits right next to him.
> RYNN
Hey, can I-
Hey, can I-
> MIRROR
TRISTY immediately hugs RYNN, pressing his face into RYNNs shirt. RYNN comforts him and caresses TRISTYs hair.
TRISTY immediately hugs RYNN, pressing his face into RYNNs shirt. RYNN comforts him and caresses TRISTYs hair.
> RYNN
...
Do you want to talk about it?
...
Do you want to talk about it?
> TRISTY
...
Im not ready for this.
...
Im not ready for this.
> RYNN
Thats okay.
Thats okay.
> TRISTY
Its not that Im not ready to commit or anything.
Its…
Its not that Im not ready to commit or anything.
Its…
> MIRROR
TRISTY sighs, holding RYNN tighter.
TRISTY sighs, holding RYNN tighter.
> TRISTY
I… I dont know if I can commit…
... to me.
I… I dont know if I can commit…
... to me.
> MIRROR
RYNN quietly hums, tracing circles on TRISTYs back. He kisses the top of TRISTYs head.
RYNN quietly hums, tracing circles on TRISTYs back. He kisses the top of TRISTYs head.
> RYNN
Its alright. Dont worry about it. Lets go at our own pace.
Everything is alright.
Its alright. Dont worry about it. Lets go at our own pace.
Everything is alright.
> TRISTY
...
thank you.
im sorry…
...
thank you.
im sorry…
> RYNN
Dont be sorry.
... I love you.
Dont be sorry.
... I love you.
> MIRROR
TRISTY untenses and unwinds in RYNNs arms. They spend that part of the morning in tight embrace, as the morning light flickers across the room like dancing flames.
TRISTY untenses and unwinds in RYNNs arms. They spend that part of the morning in tight embrace, as the morning light flickers across the room like dancing flames.
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Mune Lounge
> BOOK
From the rearview mirror, ������ saw the sun rising on his neck.
You're nervous.
From the rearview mirror, ������ saw the sun rising on his neck.
You're nervous.
���� shook his head but said nothing
How long has it been? ������ asked, tilting his gaze away from ����'s reflection.
A couple of years.
������ sighs, shifting in his seat. The silence they fell into was only interrupted by the occasional hum of the engine as they pass through fields and fields of grass.
You didn't have to bring me. I didn't have to come. ���� said, looking out the side window. If you're that worried how I'll be, or how your family...
If I didn't ask you, you wouldn't come along. ���� said. It's a firm, calm statement-yet tense nonetheless. He shook his head. I want you here.
���� took a hand off the wheel to pat ������ on the head. It'll be fun. Trust me. My hometown's no circus'
������ smirked. Oh really? I assumed so. Considering you're the biggest clown I know.
The sun continued to rise, in a blinding curve of light that bisected the grasslands. The car didn't break down, and neither did they.
How long has it been? ������ asked, tilting his gaze away from ����'s reflection.
A couple of years.
������ sighs, shifting in his seat. The silence they fell into was only interrupted by the occasional hum of the engine as they pass through fields and fields of grass.
You didn't have to bring me. I didn't have to come. ���� said, looking out the side window. If you're that worried how I'll be, or how your family...
If I didn't ask you, you wouldn't come along. ���� said. It's a firm, calm statement-yet tense nonetheless. He shook his head. I want you here.
���� took a hand off the wheel to pat ������ on the head. It'll be fun. Trust me. My hometown's no circus'
������ smirked. Oh really? I assumed so. Considering you're the biggest clown I know.
The sun continued to rise, in a blinding curve of light that bisected the grasslands. The car didn't break down, and neither did they.
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> BOOK
...and then ������ saw it, the glow. The endless sky, the untouched stars. A boundless, infinite, unknowing unknown that stretched far beyond the grass beneath his pals.
...and then ������ saw it, the glow. The endless sky, the untouched stars. A boundless, infinite, unknowing unknown that stretched far beyond the grass beneath his pals.
The world, the world he knew-one of so much pain and struggle-dwarfed and miniscule in the grandest contexts.
In that moment, he couldn't make sense of it-why such a wide and boundless world would ever allow him to cross paths with ����.
The night sky is endless, and the stars are countless.
The abrupt closing of a car door disturbed this peaceful panorama as ������ quickly sat up, dusting himself off. He'd look back at ����, who was walking over from the car.
My uncle would take me and my cousins here once a month, ���� began as he sat down beside ������. He'd sit us down right over there-next to the river. He'd tell us that all those stars and the land beneath them were made for us. And the beauty of this world belonged to those who are willing to see it.
���� shrugged, then layed down on the grass. He tried being a poet, but no publisher would touch his manuscripts.
������ snickered, letting his gaze lay upon the Spokane river which bisected the land. I don't think your uncle has the poetic mind they're looking for.
Then he lifted his head up, to see the world beyond his own.
...But he does know the best places to stargaze.
In that moment, he couldn't make sense of it-why such a wide and boundless world would ever allow him to cross paths with ����.
The night sky is endless, and the stars are countless.
The abrupt closing of a car door disturbed this peaceful panorama as ������ quickly sat up, dusting himself off. He'd look back at ����, who was walking over from the car.
My uncle would take me and my cousins here once a month, ���� began as he sat down beside ������. He'd sit us down right over there-next to the river. He'd tell us that all those stars and the land beneath them were made for us. And the beauty of this world belonged to those who are willing to see it.
���� shrugged, then layed down on the grass. He tried being a poet, but no publisher would touch his manuscripts.
������ snickered, letting his gaze lay upon the Spokane river which bisected the land. I don't think your uncle has the poetic mind they're looking for.
Then he lifted his head up, to see the world beyond his own.
...But he does know the best places to stargaze.
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> BOOK
...and ������ waited outside in the cold, dark night, Right outside the restaurant. The glow of the window and streetlights kept him from seeing the stars.
...and ������ waited outside in the cold, dark night, Right outside the restaurant. The glow of the window and streetlights kept him from seeing the stars.
Hey! ���� slid out the door and onto the street, turning to looking straight at ������. He was slightly out of breath, and his wide eyes narrowed as he walked up to the other boy.
You good?
������ just rolled his eyes and turned to look back up at the sky. Peachy. I just needed some air.
���� just shook his head. Dude, my family has been asking about you. Are you like, actually fine? What's going on?
Lay off, ����. ������ said, not turning to look back at him.
No, you need to tell me what's wrong. We need to resolve this. You can talk to me! You can't just keep shutting me out! ���� pleaded as he ran a hand through his hair.
������ scoffed, then turned to glare back at ����. Okay?
...I need us to be a team, man. This trip is for me and I just... ���� tilted his head, frowning. I need something from you once.
Well, if you don't want me to protect your feelings, ������ shrugged. I don't like your family.
...What?
I don't like the way your family looks at me. I don't like the way they talk to me. I don't like the way you talk about me when you're around them-like I'm not even in the room with you. ������ said, getting more tense with each passing word. It sucks.
The shock on ���� wasn't what stung, but how that shock turned into disbelief.
They are my family. You... You can't just say those things! I...
It's the truth. ������ wanted to be hurtful, to hurt him in that moment. But truthfully, his resolve broke the moment those words left his mouth.
It's... It's just how I feel. Sorry.
���� sighs. Can you just, like, bear with it? For one night! Just one night. I promise I'll make it up to you.
������ didn't say anything. He just nodded. He didn't want to fight with ���� tonight.
At the nods, ���� dropped his hands to his sides. He then stepped forward, embracing ������.
You'll get through this. Just... do it for me, please?
The air was warm, and the cars passing by were loud. There were no stars in the sky, but lights everywhere to be seen. And there he was, rooted where he stood.
Only for you.
You good?
������ just rolled his eyes and turned to look back up at the sky. Peachy. I just needed some air.
���� just shook his head. Dude, my family has been asking about you. Are you like, actually fine? What's going on?
Lay off, ����. ������ said, not turning to look back at him.
No, you need to tell me what's wrong. We need to resolve this. You can talk to me! You can't just keep shutting me out! ���� pleaded as he ran a hand through his hair.
������ scoffed, then turned to glare back at ����. Okay?
...I need us to be a team, man. This trip is for me and I just... ���� tilted his head, frowning. I need something from you once.
Well, if you don't want me to protect your feelings, ������ shrugged. I don't like your family.
...What?
I don't like the way your family looks at me. I don't like the way they talk to me. I don't like the way you talk about me when you're around them-like I'm not even in the room with you. ������ said, getting more tense with each passing word. It sucks.
The shock on ���� wasn't what stung, but how that shock turned into disbelief.
They are my family. You... You can't just say those things! I...
It's the truth. ������ wanted to be hurtful, to hurt him in that moment. But truthfully, his resolve broke the moment those words left his mouth.
It's... It's just how I feel. Sorry.
���� sighs. Can you just, like, bear with it? For one night! Just one night. I promise I'll make it up to you.
������ didn't say anything. He just nodded. He didn't want to fight with ���� tonight.
At the nods, ���� dropped his hands to his sides. He then stepped forward, embracing ������.
You'll get through this. Just... do it for me, please?
The air was warm, and the cars passing by were loud. There were no stars in the sky, but lights everywhere to be seen. And there he was, rooted where he stood.
Only for you.
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> BENTHAM
please step away from the edge! this area is unstable and dangerous.
please step away from the edge! this area is unstable and dangerous.
this room is currently under our protection.
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> LELACH
are you with the alliance? are you a catoptrist?
whats a catoptrist?
never mind…
are you with the alliance? are you a catoptrist?
whats a catoptrist?
never mind…
> MIKALIS
there aren't many remaining vagabonds this deep in the confluence now that the NEW AUTHOR has taken over.
there aren't many remaining vagabonds this deep in the confluence now that the NEW AUTHOR has taken over.
despite our efforts, we weren't able to evacuate everyone. now were scattered in pockets all throughout this place--waiting for something to change.
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> RODY
something about the decay--it makes most people ill.
something about the decay--it makes most people ill.
however, us questants and custodians dont seem to be affected by it.
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> MIRAH
…hey.
…hey.
its nice to see another lost down here.
dont mind the questants… theyve been down here with me since i fell.
i need to rest. stay safe.
dont mind the questants… theyve been down here with me since i fell.
i need to rest. stay safe.
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The Trickle of Time
The Drowned Maze
> WRITTEN PAPER
Demon of Birth
Apollyus
Demon of Birth
Apollyus
> WRITTEN PAPER
Entity of Sargasso
Tidegate
Entity of Sargasso
Tidegate
> WRITTEN PAPER
Angel of Death
Yvyniel
Angel of Death
Yvyniel
The Drowned Library
> WRITTEN PAPER
everything is alright.
everything is alright.
> WRITTEN PAPER
Various miscellaneous writings, nothing too eye-catching.
Various miscellaneous writings, nothing too eye-catching.
> APOLLYUS
...
...
dont try to interfere.
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> MIRROR
You glimpse into the mirror, and you see many high school students milling around the stone and grass of a highschool campus.
You glimpse into the mirror, and you see many high school students milling around the stone and grass of a highschool campus.
You see TRISTY talking to a few other classmates. On the surface, he looked exceptionally brighter, happier even.
RYNN watched from the doorway, not wanting to interrupt this natural moment.
A few minutes pass, TRISTY spots RYNN and makes his way over to him. As he gets closer, RYNN notices how tired TRISTY looks.
RYNN watched from the doorway, not wanting to interrupt this natural moment.
A few minutes pass, TRISTY spots RYNN and makes his way over to him. As he gets closer, RYNN notices how tired TRISTY looks.
> TRISTY
Sup.
Sup.
> RYNN
Hey.
Hey.
> MIRROR
TRISTY yawns, then rubs his eyes. He seems to sway where he stands.
TRISTY yawns, then rubs his eyes. He seems to sway where he stands.
> RYNN
Is everything alright?
Is everything alright?
> TRISTY
Just a lil tired…
Just a lil tired…
> MIRROR
TRISTY trods closer to RYNN and leans heavily on him.
TRISTY trods closer to RYNN and leans heavily on him.
> RYNN
Oh, okay, hey, lets uh-
Oh, okay, hey, lets uh-
> MIRROR
RYNN leads TRISTY inside and underneath a staircase. He sits TRISTY down by the wall.
RYNN leads TRISTY inside and underneath a staircase. He sits TRISTY down by the wall.
> RYNN
You good?
You good?
> TRISTY
Just... A minor headache. Im fine.
Just... A minor headache. Im fine.
> MIRROR
RYNN sits down next to TRISTY, who slumps against him.
TRISTYs breathing shallows and he falls asleep against RYNN, who starts to feel pretty tired himself.
RYNN reminisces about the time hes had with TRISTY. As the clock ticks by, he finds himself cherishing every moment he has with the other.
In this short moment, in time, they share a private moment under the stairs.
And thats okay, RYNN knows that he has all the time in the world. And they can take it slow.
RYNN sits down next to TRISTY, who slumps against him.
TRISTYs breathing shallows and he falls asleep against RYNN, who starts to feel pretty tired himself.
RYNN reminisces about the time hes had with TRISTY. As the clock ticks by, he finds himself cherishing every moment he has with the other.
In this short moment, in time, they share a private moment under the stairs.
And thats okay, RYNN knows that he has all the time in the world. And they can take it slow.
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The Spectator's Booth
����
Ennis Hall
> ����
Hey, ����.
Hey, ����.
Whats up?
Actually, nevermind.
Whats on your mind?
... Well…
…Do you think… Well ever stop being friends?
What do you mean?
I mean like, would you ever forget me…?
Or forget… us
I dont think thats going to ever happen, dude.
But why are you asking?
...No reason.
No reason at all.
Actually, nevermind.
Whats on your mind?
... Well…
…Do you think… Well ever stop being friends?
What do you mean?
I mean like, would you ever forget me…?
Or forget… us
I dont think thats going to ever happen, dude.
But why are you asking?
...No reason.
No reason at all.
> RYNN
#B06500
#B06500
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Tristy's Room
> PAPER
Its such a sunny day, wont you join me for a stroll on Alki Beach
Its such a sunny day, wont you join me for a stroll on Alki Beach
Haha, leaving notes is super old-school, but Im feeling pretty different today.
-����
-����
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Other Areas
The Drowned Gallery (Memory Hall)
> SEA SHELL
To see a shell in a dream represents your need or desire to be protected or sheltered from something in your waking life.
To see a shell in a dream represents your need or desire to be protected or sheltered from something in your waking life.
> CHERRY BLOSSOM FLOWER CROWN
Dreaming of Cherry Blossoms is a symbol of passionate and ardent love. Seeing it in a dream is a good omen in which any interpret as a meeting with ones soul mate.
Dreaming of Cherry Blossoms is a symbol of passionate and ardent love. Seeing it in a dream is a good omen in which any interpret as a meeting with ones soul mate.
> PEN
To dream about a pen represents things that are permanent- things you are unwilling to change. Perhaps you have made a decision recently that will affect the rest of your life or are about to. You might have made your mind up about something and there is no room for negotiation.
To dream about a pen represents things that are permanent- things you are unwilling to change. Perhaps you have made a decision recently that will affect the rest of your life or are about to. You might have made your mind up about something and there is no room for negotiation.
> SLUDGE
To dream of the color black represents imbalance or excess. A negative thinking pattern or negative situation that is noticeably beyond normal limits. Black most often reflects negative feelings such as fear or behaviors where there is a lack of moderation.
To dream of the color black represents imbalance or excess. A negative thinking pattern or negative situation that is noticeably beyond normal limits. Black most often reflects negative feelings such as fear or behaviors where there is a lack of moderation.
> ㅤ
There is nothing here.
There is nothing here.
The Hideaway (Authors Abode Room)
> WRITTEN PAPER
Various miscellaneous writings, nothing too eye-catching
Various miscellaneous writings, nothing too eye-catching
> MYSTERIOUS SYMBOLS
These symbols are foreign to you.
These symbols are foreign to you.
> FAMILIAR EASEL
This EASEL… Strangely reminds you of a distant CHASM.
This EASEL… Strangely reminds you of a distant CHASM.
> QUESTANT
oh, welcome to HIDEAWAY. feel free to stay for as long as u want !!!
oh, welcome to HIDEAWAY. feel free to stay for as long as u want !!!
> QUESTANT
i love eating books.
i love eating books.
> QUESTANT
welcome !!!
welcome !!!
> QUESTANT
a few of us questants have been scattered since the NEW AUTHOR showed up.
a few of us questants have been scattered since the NEW AUTHOR showed up.
everything changed, AUTHORS ABODE subsequently became derelict and ruined.
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> CUSTODIAN
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