03 | what will you do?

[elevelvetor]

good morning, Retrospec.
today, i'm hosting a choose-your-own-adventure... adventure!
if you would like to play, simply read the rest of my post and reply with your action; i shall supplement all details.
if you don't wish to, then simply keep scrolling.
thank you.
now, without further ado...

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Night has fallen on the sleepy seaside town of Willin' Wisp. The full moon casts her ethereal light on the cobblestone pavement and rough, shanty houses of the area you're in. Once famed for being a rich fishing town, Willin' Wisp has largely fallen into disrepair in the last fifteen years. Those that could fix it do not, enjoying their time eating rare, tropical fish imported from the capital of Helena instead. The town is staying afloat, but only just by the skin of its teeth, thanks to its oil business.

You are standing outside of the town's most famous tavern, though "most famous" makes it sound a little more glorious than simply "the only tavern in town." Inside the tavern, people shout and cheer and are generally incredibly loud, contrasting with the dead quiet that litters the streets.

There are exits to the south, east, and west of you. To the south is the tavern. To the east is one half of Mulberry Lane, which leads to the cemetery, the church, and the docks, where the oil businesses run their businesses. To the west is the rest of Mulberry Lane, which leads to the market, an area that is genuinely booming during the day.

What will you do?

Comments

[livens]

> enter tavern!!!!!! is there an age limit??

[elevelvetor]

There is not! In fact, as you enter the tavern, you will notice there are actually quite a lot of younger people -- generally the ages between thirteen and eighteen, with adults (or rather, people who seem to be in their twenties or higher) making up a small, yet vocal, group. You will also notice it's just as loud as you expected it to be... and not only in volume. The front room is split into two types of decorations: there are yellow and orange leaves hanging to the left, along with bags of turkey feathers and bundles of bright red cranberries. To the right, however, everything is decorated in reds and greens and golds, with shiny tinsel and beautiful stained glass ornaments.

In the center of the room is a large, black line someone has painted in order to mark off equal portions; despite this, there are pieces of the right side stretching over to the left, and vice versa. Many people are arguing over it, as well as the holidays each of them are dressed for... and dressed for them they are. Those on the right are in red and white, and those on the left are in turkey costumes.

The barkeep seems to be involved in a fight at the moment, so there's no talking to him, unfortunately. There is a young elf lady cooking a duck in a fireplace nearby, however, and a massive man who can't possibly be human given his size glaring at everyone who comes near him... Additionally, there is a cat winding its way around everyone's ankles to trip them.

What will you do?

[livens]

> PET THE CAT

[elevelvetor]

You pet the fluffy grey cat. It purrs happily and rubs against your hand, enjoying the attention, seeing as no one else has decided to give it any... One closer inspection, this cat is quite round -- it's a little lady cat, and she seems to be well on her way to having a litter!! What a joyful occasion that will be.

She also seems very attached to you now, having decided to stop her wandering around and remaining close to you. She doesn't have a collar or anything, so it's likely safe to assume she's merely a stray.

Would you like to give her a name?

[livens]

> name her nori!!! pet her some more.

after that, take nori to go talk to the elf girl!