Ignorance is Bliss

<==> It's (current-time:). You've woken up in a stranger's bed, fully clothed, with no memory of how you got there. You have a throbbing headache. There is an iPhone ringing somewhere. [[Find the phone|cerca]] [[Let it ring|ignora2]] (set: $soldi to true) (set: $tel to true) (set: $k to false) (set: $lose to false) (set: $coco to false) (set: $friends to false) (set: $lore to false) (set: $sigarette to false) (set: $denti to false) (set: $lore to false)

<==> The place is a mess, like it's never been cleaned. It’s a studio, with just the kitchen and bathroom. You spot the front door and realise you're in the projects. Your childhood friend used to live with his mother in the same block. [[Turn back and answer the call|conv1.3]] [[Leave and go home|end]]

<==> A distorted voice says: //'Yo, where you at? I’m out here at the betting shop.'// The call ends. [[Take the phone|stanza]]

<==> The place is a mess, like it's never been cleaned. It’s a studio, with just the kitchen and bathroom. No trace of the owner. This is more a stash than a home. You spot the front door and realise you're in the projects. You remember one of your childhood friends used to live with his mother on the same block. [[Anybody home?|calls]] [[Call back Lore (Work)|conv2]] [[Leave the apartment|esci]]

<==> You took the bus and got back in less than an hour. Your headache is getting worse, but you have some meds in the closet. In a few minutes the new episode of your favorite Netflix series drops. You watch it, get horny and then fall asleep. [[End the day|start]]

<==> It goes to voicemail. ''The number you’re calling can’t be reached. Please, try again later.'' Strange. [[Leave the flat|esci]]

<==> You hear a buzz. A new message from a number saved as Lore2. Lore2 (current-date:): ''Wyd?'' Lore2 (current-date:): ''U at home?'' [[Open contacts|rubrica]] [[Head to the betting shop|parco]] [[This is getting ridiculous|casa1]]

<==> You know this area. This is where you grew up. [[Reach your destination|parco2]] [[Check your alerts|rubrica]]

<==> You took the bus and got home in less than an hour. Your headache is getting worse but you have some meds in the closet. Lore (Work) is calling. [[Pick up the call|conv3]] [[Trash the phone and call it a day|end2]]

<==> A familiar voice. //'I am done wasting time. Bring your ass here.'// Sounds like trouble. [[Leave the house|parco]] [[Knock it off|end2]] (set: $lore to true)

<==> You drop your iPhone out the window and head to your bed. The crash of the impact is loud. You take a shower, drink a coke zero, read a book and eventually fall asleep. [[End the day|start]]

<==> The touchscreen is fried. You can only preview stuff or tap some icons. [[Continue|parco2]]

<==> You walk around the perimeter. You see a few people walking around. You glance at the screen and it’s still (current-time:). It's cloudy. This is what a typical (weekday:) is. Lore (Work) is calling, but the iPhone dies after the first ring. It's as good as junk. [[Keep going|parcogen]] (if: $lore is false)[[[Head back home|end]]]

<==> Lore is in a full white Nike Gore-Tex tracksuit and spots you from the entrance. He’s sitting near a slot. Next to him, another guy pretends to not notice you. [[Approach them|incontro]] [[Change direction|parco3]]

<==> The iPhone was hidden under the sheets. It's yours. Screen’s cracked but seems to work. You see some bad scratches on the back and it only has 8% battery. The person calling is saved as Lore (Work). //'Yo, where you at? I’m out here at the betting shop.'// The call ends. [[Call back Lore (Work)|conv2.2]] [[Put the phone in your pocket and leave the apartment|esci]]

<==> It goes to voicemail. ''The number you’re calling can’t be reached. Please, try again later.'' Strange. [[Keep the iPhone and leave the flat|esci]]

<==> Lore shifts over, making space to his left. On his right, his friend is texting. He gives you a check. Lore's hood hides most of his face, but you can see deep bags under his eyes. //'What's up?'// The place is full of people in their twenties. The cheers from the virtual match fills the room. Nobody is paying attention to you. [[All good|pok]] [[Not in the mood today|psad]] [[Why did you call me?|prisata]]

<==> They both track your movements, chuckling. //'Where are you going? Get over here. Let the real ones speak.'// [[Walk over|incontro]] [[Turn back|casa2]]

<==> //'Damn.'// He takes a long pause. //'You need to relax.'// The dealer opens his fist. There's a piece of grid paper folded into a strip. //'Still cooked from last night?'// [[Think about it|tasche]] [[Leave|casa2]]

<==> //'Bet. You lowkey need a face lift.'// His friend is silent. He looks at you. Sharp green eyes. Lore presses his closed fist on your leg. [[What’s that supposed to mean?|prisata]] [[Check your pockets|tasche1]]

<==> //'You better thank me. This is straight gas.'// He looks at you. Beautiful sharp green eyes. Lore presses his closed fist on your leg. [[Check your pockets|tasche1]] [[What’s that supposed to mean?|prisata]]

<==> You catch a glimpse of cash inside the pocket of your leather jacket. [[Pay|compra]] [[I'm broke|telefono]]

<==> You left the spot and got home. Lore didn't stop you. The headache is getting worse, but you have meds in the closet. You hate this phone. [[Trash the iPhone and call it a day|end2]]

<==> You give the money to the dealer and receive the blow. //'Deal. See you at club.'// They leave. [[Continue|offparco]] (set: $soldi to false) (set: $k to true)

<==> You hear the friend calling you a lame ass something. Lore takes you by the shoulder. //'This is what I get for showing up? Hand me the phone and get out.'// [[Do as he says|telefono2]] [[No, I won't|telefono1]]

<==> //'Oh, you won't? That's good. You won't receive nose candy then. For a whileee.'// He would’ve reacted way worse any other time. //'Does it look like a game to you? Let's leave bro.'// The duo walk off. You feel stupid. [[Continue|offparco]] [[Go home|casa3]]

<==> //'Do you take fit pics with this? This scrap looks good only for doing lines.'// He takes the iPhone and hands you the blow. //'Sorry but this is business.'// He coughs. //'See you later at the club. Don't overdo it, ok?'// They leave. [[Continue|offparco]] (set: $tel to false) (set: $k to true)

<==> You left the block and got home. It's one of those days. You still have a broken iPhone and some bills. [[Continue|end3]]

<==> You take a shower, eat some gelato and head to bed. [[End the day|start]]

<==> You catch a glimpse of cash inside the pocket of your leather jacket. Lore opens his fist. There's a piece of grid paper folded into a strip. He is waiting for your next move. [[Pay|compra]] [[Where is my wallet?|telefono]]

<==> [[You need a coffee|bar]] (if: $k is true)[ [[Enjoy what you have|botta]] ]

<==> You crush the rock at the bus stop. [[First bump|botta2]]

<==> It feels good. [[Another one|botta3]]

<==> It's kicking. And it's almost over. [[Finish what you started|khole]] [[Stop]] (set: $k to false)

<==> There goes the last line. You are sure of floating even though you feel nauseous. Can't move your legs or arms. You simply stand still. [[Open your eyes|Try to puke]]

<==> You look up and a tall, skinny woman is staring right in your face. //'Spare a coin?'// You are not ready for an interaction yet. [[Yes... I mean, no...|continue]] (if: $tel is true)[ [[Give her the iPhone|continuetel]] ](if: $soldi is true)[ [[Give her the money|continuesoldi]] ]

<==> You bend over and puke some sort of pale liquid. No sound, no smell. You are back from the trip. There is a pack of cigs on the ground. You take them. [[Move away|bar2]] [[You need the club|club]] [[You had enough|casa4]] (set: $sigarette to true)

<==> You get to the club late and things are already in motion. Place is packed. At the entrance, the first wave of clubbers are sitting around, drinking, chatting, trying to hit on whoever. Lore is in a corner talking with some people. The energy feels right. [[Enter|enter]] [[Approach Lore|lore2]] (if: $sigarette is true)[ [[Have a smoke]] ]

<==> You made it back without saying a single word. You don't remember a face. Can’t even recall the road. Your father is at the door. [[Hi dad|end4]] [[Skip him and sleep|end4.2]]

<==> You are in no condition for that kind of conversation now. The headache is the only thing you can feel. You take the meds from the closet and play a podcast. You will not leave your bedroom for one week minimum. [[End the day|start]]

<==> //'What is this MDMA you keep talking about in your chats?'// You left the MacBook unlocked, again. [[Leave me alone!|end4.2]]

<==> The junkie mutters something but your brain is too messed up to understand anything. You're stumbling, legs heavy. Not a single thought makes sense. You have no clue where you’re headed. Your stomach twists a little. Maybe you’re hungry. Maybe not. Hard to tell. [[Continue|bar2]]

<==> //'This is trash!'// Even the junkie hates your iPhone. That's depressing. You have no clue where your next destination will be. Your stomach twists a little. Maybe you’re hungry. Maybe not. Hard to tell. [[Continue|bar2]] (set: $tel to false)

<==> //'Thanks.'// You're stumbling, legs heavy. You have no clue where you’re headed. Your stomach twists a little. Maybe you’re hungry. Maybe not. Hard to tell. [[Continue|bar2]] (set: $soldi to false)

<==> There is no free water. The barista looks at you like you just landed from Mars. [[Do you make espresso?|espresso]] [[Leave|continue3]]

<==> The cashier wants you out. //'This is a coffee. We must do espresso.'// They look at you wrong. This is terrible. (if: $soldi is false)[ [[You are short on cash|continue3.3]] ](else:)[ [[Order]] ]

<==> You see some people in a car, honking at you. They are friends. [[Get in|macchina]] [[I have other things to do|ignore]]

<==> The espresso tastes like dishwater. [[Leave|continue3]] (set: $lose to true)

<==> The streets are lifeless. If it weren't for the traffic lights working, it could easily be a hallucination. [[Move|bar2]] (if: $lose is true and $k is true)[[[Hit the K|bottafake]]](else-if: $lose is false and $k is true)[[[Hit the K|botta]]]

<==> You can't find the blow. You lost it in the bar. How's that even possible? [[What?!|bar2]] (set: $k to false)

<==> The car smells like an ashtray. The radio is playing nostalgic trap music. They're all dressed in black with sunglasses, except Luca, the driver, who has a slim pink crop top. He has something up his sleeves. //'We are trying to get dope for tonight. You in?'// (if: $k is true)[[[Have some of mine|bottaauto]] [[No, sorry|continueclub]]](else-if: $soldi is true)[ [[Let's go|compra2]] [[No, sorry|continueclub]] ](else-if: $soldi is false)[ [[Sorry, I can't help|continueclub]] ]

<==> You are in the backseat. One hit each, passing the credit card back and forth. [[The club tonight is gonna turn wild|club]] (set: $coco to false) (set: $friends to true)

<==> They drop you off. [[You want to check something|check]] [[You need to dance|club]] [[Chill at home|casa4]]

<==> You and the squad are back in the projects. They are with two girls you have never seen before. They are hyped. //'Can you lead the way?'// Luca gives you some bills. Not enough, but you add it to what you already have. They started this habit because of you and your parties. It is not your fault if they persisted though. [[Show the way|projects]]

<==> The place is a mess. Looks like no one’s ever cleaned it. It’s a studio, with just the kitchen and bathroom. No trace of the owner. This is more a stash than a home. You spot the front door and realise you're in the projects. Your childhood friends used to live with his mother on the same block. [[Anybody home?|callss]] [[Turn back and answer the call|conv1.2]] [[Leave and go home|end]]

<==> A distorted voice says: //'Yo, where you at? I’m out here at the betting shop.'// The call ends. [[Call back Lore (Work)|conv2.2]] [[Put the phone in your pocket and leave the apartment|esci]]

<==> They can't believe their ears. //'You. Are. Busy. We totally buy that.'// No doubt that they'll get back sooner or later. [[I want to check something|check]] [[You move to the club|club]]

<==> You enter a bar. They all stare at you. It's the way you look or the way you act? Either way doesn't matter. [[Do you make espresso?|espresso]] [[Where is the water?|water]]

<==> You chose to go to the parking lot. It's the usual meetup spot before any event. There are about thirty people. You feel unwelcome. [[Browse the crowd|Continue]] (if: $sigarette is false)[ [[Look down]] ](if: $sigarette is true)[ [[Smoke]] ]

<==> These buildings all look the same. You walk down a narrow hallway. You notice faces glaring at you from behind gated windows, and someone else trailing you from another corridor, keeping your pace. //'Stop. Who are you looking for?'// Some guy cuts you off. [[We are going to meet a friend|comprare]]

<==> He turns to your friends. //'This way. These teens must wait outside.'// The spotter opens a door that shows a stair going down to a basement. The room is dim. The smell of food and something heavier hits you as soon as you step in. The dealer is playing FIFA. Next to him, an emo girl is slowly smoking a joint while lying on a sofa. A pitbull, sitting beside her, guards the door. On the table there are tons of plastic bags and various weed buds in amounts you couldn't even begin to count. [[How much for a gram of coke?|Pay2]]

<==> The group is in the exact same position you left them. Luca is waiting for change, then realises it's useless. You flash the stash. //'How was it?'// They have what they wanted and you all are back in the car. [[Let's save it for the night|club]] [[Do one for the plot|bottaauto]] (set: $coco to true)

<==> You try to open your eyes, but they’re too heavy, like always. Each time you tell yourself you'll manage, you end up a failure. Beams of light slowly drift closer, then pull away. They look so real that you could probably touch them if you weren’t completely paralyzed. You think about your mom. Your father. You remember your first crush. Then the first time you had sex. It feels like you’re almost there doing it over again. You wish this moment could last forever. Your stomach hurts. [[I don't want to throw up|Vomit]]

<==> //'Who sent you?'// The pitbull jumps off the couch and almost reaches your feet before the owner calls him back. //'Next time you must text at least thirty minutes before.'// A kid who looks no older than fifteen approaches you from a corner. You hadn’t seen him before. He is wearing a Fortnite T-shirt and NBA shorts. //'I like your piercings.'// You pass the cash, and within the same gesture, he gives you a small plastic bag. The boss just scored on FIFA while the emo girl gets up and heads to the bathroom. She looks at you without making any facial expression. [[Mind your business|Pay]] (set: $soldi to false)

<==> There is a lost pack of Winston with six cigs left. You pick it up. [[Smoke|Smoke]] (set: $sigarette to true)

<==> You have a smoke and then prepare to light the next. Some couples are inside their car making out while others are chatting. You take a first step when a vehicle stops right by you. //'Ain’t this a surprise.'// Sara is in this black Fiat Punto with a guy. They're rolling a joint. [[Hey|parcheggio1]]

<==> Some couples are inside their car making out, others are just having fun. You take a first step when a vehicle stops right by you. //'Ain’t this a surprise.'// Sara is in this black Fiat with a guy. They're rolling a joint. [[Heyyy|parcheggio2]]

<==> You keep smoking. Your lungs are aching but the act keeps your hands busy. //'Take a look.'// Sara hands her phone over to the passenger. He greets you, then rotates the screen. It is an image of a yin-yang emoji giving the finger. //'I fucking love this wave of brainrot chinese philosophy!'// [[Source?|offer]]

<==> You sense red flag vibes all over the place. //'Take a look.'// Sara hands her phone over to the passenger. He greets you, then rotates the screen. It is an image of a yin-yang emoji giving the finger. //'I fucking love this wave of brainrot chinese philosophy!'// [[Source?|offer]]

<==> (if: $sigarette is true)[//'This new meme page.'// Sara is stoned but nothing out of the ordinary. Her new situationship is playing it cool, probably earned points with the big city vibe. //'Sorry but we need some tobacco to close this blunt or it will take forever...'// She’s always been the kind of person who puts her own above anything. //'Mind If I take one?'// [[Share a smoke|share]] [[That was the last one|nosh0]]](else:)[//'This new meme page.'// Sara is stoned but nothing out of the ordinary. Her new situationship is playing it cool, probably earned some points with the big city vibe. //'Without a cig it will take forever to roll this blunt.'// She’s always been the kind of person who puts her own above anything. //'Do you have one?'// [[I wish I did|nosh0]]]

<==> The guy takes the Winston and starts the work. //'This is Riccardo.'// Sara takes the guy by the hand and pulls him closer to the center of your triangle. //'Hinge's affair.'// He doesn't reply. The joint burns out after three hits. Sara puts it out with her shoe and whispers. //'We are moving to my grandma’s place for the night. Do you wanna come?'// [[Why not|casa]] [[I will be late to the club|nosh]]

<==> She didn't like that response at all. They move to the next group like you disappeared. //'I will text you soon, ok?'// [[Go to the club|club]]

<==> You get in the car with the couple. Riccardo connects his phone to the AUX and puts on some hard techno. The ride lasts about ten minutes. You pass through the city center, a few roads and end up at an old house in a courtyard. There’s a well and two parked scooters. Sara opens the door. //'Sorry for the mess. My parents never use it. '// The living room is really big. There are a lot of paintings hanging up, some abstract and still life. There's a giant red couch in the center. The furniture consists of a gas stove and a few chairs. A terrace with some dead plants. //'We forgot to get beers.'// [[Sit down|casac]] (if: $sigarette is true)[[Share the last cig|casasig]]

<==> You are on the terrace with your last cig. It feels like London if London were in Mad Max. These are the suburbs. //'My grandma grew up here with her family. Four siblings. Three died during World War II. The oldest one was killed by a bomb. My grandma told everyone it landed directly on his head while he was on duty. Do you believe it?'// What a way to go. //'Anyway she passed away some years ago. God bless her.'// You and Riccardo exchange glances. //'The day before she died, she called. Told me to come over for lunch. I really didn’t feel like it. She usually insisted, asking three or four times at least. But that day, she didn’t say anything. Actually, I don’t even remember her replying.'// This was not necessary. //'Maybe she knew she was going to, you know, die.'// Riccardo’s voice doesn’t carry any accent. [[...|casasce]] (set: $sigarette to false)

<==> You are on the terrace. It feels like London if London were in Mad Max. These are the suburbs. //'My grandma grew up here with her family. Four siblings. Three died during World War II. The oldest one was killed by a bomb. My grandma told everyone it landed directly on his head while he was on duty. Do you believe it?'// What a way to go. //'Anyway she passed away some years ago. God bless her.'// You and Riccardo exchange glances. //'The day before she died, she called. Told me to come over for lunch. I really didn’t feel like it. She usually insisted, asking three or four times. But that day, she didn’t say anything. Actually, I don’t even remember her replying.'// This was not necessary. //'She surely understood.'// Riccardo’s voice doesn’t carry any accent. [[...|casasce]]

<==> [[I'm sorry for your loss|casach]] (if: $k is true)[ [[I have Ket|casak]] ]

<==> Riccardo's voice is very low. //'You know, when my grandma died I didn’t really feel much. I may be a dick for saying this but I didn’t even shed a single tear.'// In the distance you can hear the breeze. //'I have a story too. The moment they started throwing dirt on my grandma's grave five years ago my mom just snapped. She screamed and began to tear grass from the yard like she was some sort of wild animal. That was pathetic. Everyone just froze. I saw my mother go back to be a child for ten minutes straight.'// [[...|Wow]]

<==> You’re on Riccardo’s iPhone making lines. The music sounds muffled. //'Empty the bag.'// Sara has an aluminium straw. It takes two minutes to clear it all out. //'I needed that.'// You stretch out on the plastic chair. She’s right. //'Thanks horses.'// [[Thanks horses|good!!]] [[Yeah|good]] [[I feel cold|good!!]] (set: $k to false)

<==> Riccardo grabs Sara’s cheek and kisses her. She’s into it. He focuses on her neck a bit and they both start laughing. You want to hide. Riccardo's voice is really low. //'Have you ever done a threesome?'// [[Yes|y]] [[No|y]]

<==> //'It hit?'// Riccardo is cleaning the screen of his phone while Sara is seeking every lost grain. [[Where is the bathroom?|bath]]

<==> //'Stop talking nonsense.'// Sara distances herself. //'You need the drugs to act?'// [[Where is the bathroom?|bath]]

<==> The bathroom is small and has no window. There is a charcoal toothpaste in a Nutella cup. [[Check yourself|check1]] [[Steal the toothpaste|discuss1]]

<==> Sara looks relieved. //'This says a lot about society.'// The tension is disappearing. //'And totally explains your substance abuse.'// That was perfectly timed. [[Where is the bathroom?|bath]]

<==> The person in the mirror is only ugly as you are. [[You like what you see|discuss]] [[You hate what you see|discuss]]

<==> That's how you always see it. As you wash your face you hear a dog barking from the bedroom. This house somehow feels familiar. Or you are just high. [[Check the couple|terrazza]] [[Take a look|look]]

<==> It is the most expensive toothpaste you've ever had. You hear a dog barking from the bedroom. This house somehow feels familiar. [[A dog?|look]] [[Check the couple|terrazza]] (set: $denti to true)

A black adult Bull Terrier is coming at you. Drooling. [[Run|run]]

<==> Sara and Riccardo are on their phones watching reels. They already act like a couple. [[Can you give me a ride home?|home]] [[Can I sleep here?|sleep]]

<==> //'Sure.'// Sara brings two pillows for the couch and gives a hug. //'Knock if you need anything.'// You hear them having sex for some time. They are in the same room where you heard the barking. [[Get up|look]] [[Sleep|end5]]

<==> //'Already?'// They both get up and walk you to the car. Sara has put her Spotify's moody daily mix on the speaker. //'My grandma’s probably crying thinking about what became of her house.'// No one is awake when you get back. (if: $denti is true)[You test the stolen toothpaste. It tastes metallic.] [[[Sleep|end5]]]

<==> ###Ignorance is Bliss ####A game by Guido Corbisiero. [[Wake up|start1]]

<==> This cig feels like inhaling cotton. People are coming in and out from the entrance. Lots of normies with some cool mixed in. Lore smiles at you. [[Reach Lore|lore2]] [[Enter|enter]]

<==> (if: $friends is true)[You don't need to pay for the cover because the group has an extra wristband. That's their way of showing gratitude. [[First dancefloor|first]] [[Second dancefloor|second]] [[Third dancefloor|third]] [[Mirror yourself|bath2]]](else-if: $friends is false and $soldi is false)[You can't afford the entry. [[Check Lore|back]]](else-if: $friends is false and $soldi is true)[You pay the fee. [[First dancefloor|first]] [[Second dancefloor|second]] [[Third dancefloor|third]] [[Mirror yourself|bath2]]]

<==> (if: $friends is true)[//'You never disappoint!'// Neither does he. Lore introduces you to his friends. You know them already but don't say anything. The loser among them confirms that he has seen you somewhere before. Where else but the club. Lore comes off as the founder of the club's rebels. //'Stay...'// You are zoning out when a hand grabs you by the elbow and drags you away. The coke friendly group has found you. //'You come with us. This is our night!!'// [[Enter|enter]]](else:)[//'You never disappoint!'// Neither does he. Lore introduces you to his friends. You know them already but don't say anything. The loser among them confirms that he has seen you somewhere before. Where else but the club. Lore comes off as the founder of the club's rebels. //'Stay with us for a while. We are waiting for someone.'// [[Stay|stay]] [[You want to see inside|enter]] (set: $lore to true)]

<==> //'Sorry but we actually pay our bills.'// You leave the bar. The streets are lifeless. If it weren't for the traffic lights working, it could easily be a hallucination. [[Move on|bar2]] (if: $lose is true and $k is true)[[[Hit some K|bottafake]]](else-if: $lose is false and $k is true)[[[Hit some K|botta]]]

<==> She will remember this. //'Whatever. Do you have any plans for the day?'// [[Any ideas?|share0]] [[I'm going to the club|nosh]]

<==> Sara's friend takes the cig from another group and starts rolling. //'This is Riccardo.'// Sara takes the guy by the hand and pulls him closer to the center of your triangle. //'Hinge's affair.'// He doesn't reply. The joint burns out after three hits. Sara puts it out with her shoe and whispers. //'We are going to my grandma’s place for the night. Do you wanna come?'// [[Why not|casa]] [[I prefer the club|nosh]]

<==> The clubbers come in waves. Some in groups, some alone. They want dope and they receive it. In just twenty minutes Lore gained twenty hundred. If you were him you would be much happier. //'This idiot is wasted.'// The group is too busy roasting the client to notice the bill on the ground. [[Pick it up and cover the charge|enter2]] [[Don't leave|reply2]]

<==> The music is not your thing and the dancers move like they are in a commercial. You try to match but no one answers. (if: $friends is true)[Luca's friends are here without him. They are flirting with some overseas beauties.] You're probably not going to score tonight. Not here. [[Second dancefloor|second]] [[Bathroom|bath2]]

<==> (if: $friends is true)[The second dancefloor is the safe zone. There's a YouTube playlist playing in the background and it's something that can either heal or kill you right now. The clubbers are mostly on the floor, in various positions. Some of them are leaning against the wall. If you're hoping to go home with someone or just trying to pull the pieces together, this is the place. //'Here you are!'// It's Luca. He takes your hand and pulls you away. [[Continue|bath2.2]]](else:)[The second dancefloor is the safe zone. There's a YouTube playlist playing in the background and the selection is something that can either heal or kill you. The clubbers are mostly on the floor, in various positions. Some of them are leaning against the wall. If you're hoping to go home with someone or just trying to pull the pieces together, this is the place. [[Wait|wait]] [[First dancefloor|first]] [[Third dancefloor|third]]]

<==> (if: $lore is true)[Lore isn't here anymore. You are alone. [[Go home|home5]] (if: $k is true)[ [[You need some peace|k]] ] ](else-if: $lore is false)[//'Banned?'// The group mocks you. [[Play the victim|stay]]] [[Who do they think they are?|reply2]]

<==> You walked for half an hour filling your head with every thing you could have done differently. Not just this and not just today. You reach home and of course no one is awake waiting for you. You wanted this solitude. [[Sleep|end5]]

<==> You use your key to do the bumps. Each one is bigger than the last. The first. The second. The third. The fourth. The fifth. [[Too fast|look00]]

<==> //'You got a problem with that?'// Lore is quiet. He already chose his role for the story. Now it's your turn. [[Yes, I have|move]] [[Step back|enter2]]

<==> [[First dancefloor|first]] [[Second dancefloor|second]] [[Third dancefloor|third]] [[Check yourself|bath2]]

<==> (if: $cocco is true)[It doesn't take long for the queue. Compared to the ones leaving your style can't really compare, but that's okay. It is what it is. Just as you're about to close the door, you hear a knock. //'Let's do one for the old times.'// Luca has already spilled some alcohol on his crop top. He hands you his phone and the cocaine. [[You have no choice|coke]]](else:)[There is no queue. Everything is fast. Compared to the ones coming in and out, your style can't really compare, but that's okay. It is what it is. You're wasting away and the mirror is just the result of your choices. [[You like what you see|bath3]]] [[You hate what you see|bath3]]

<==> It's the biggest line you have ever seen. How fast life changes. You love CK. [[Sniff|lookk]]

<==> If it is like that the whole time, you will be alright. [[First dancefloor|first]] [[Second dancefloor|second]] [[Third dancefloor|third]] (if: $k is true)[ [[Take a hit|k]] ]

<==> Two of the group were waiting for something like this. They are the first to rage. Lore is close by, but he hasn't made a move yet. A scream is enough for them to all jump on you. The first punch is from Lore. After a while, you can't fight back anymore and you're on the ground, trying to cover your head. You hear the bouncers coming closer and a dog barking. Whose dog is this? [[A dog?|look]]

<==> Music is the ultimate zeitgeist. It's the best feeling there is. In your past life, you were definitely an artist. [[Dance|look0]]

<==> Sound is the only thing you need and what the whole world deserves. You have your space and the moves for the night. Nothing should stop you now. [[Dance|dances]]

<==> The atmosphere is perfect. Soft and dense white lights move past the outfits, flashing the DJ at the center of the floor. The clubbers are into it. There are some friendly faces around too. No one is using their phone. You needed this. You find a spot just before the center of the floor and let go. [[Dance|Dance]]

<==> A month was enough to transform Luca into a club rat. You remember his first time. It was fun being the one to teach for once, but he was the one ahead from the start. The bath queue is thin and the both of you enter instantly. //'We both know how to handle this. Let's finish the whole thing.'// Luca hands his phone and the dope. [[Do it|coke]]

<==> It's killing you. [[Third dancefloor|third]]

<==> Blood in its eyes. [[Run|run2]]

<==> Teeth clenched. [[Run|run3]]

<==> He is fast and you are slow. [[Nothing gonna save you or stop him|run4]]

<==> You're falling into the black hole. [[Yes, you are|run5]]

<==> You've been alone for the longest. The same as always. [[You made it like this|run6]]

<==> There's nothing more to think about. [[Sleep|end5]]

<==> No one's home. [[Try again|callss2]] [[Turn back and answer the call|conv1.2]] [[Leave and go home|end]]

<==> No one home. [[Try again|calls2]] [[Call back Lore (Work)|conv2]] [[Leave the apartment|esci]]

<==> Ain't nobody here. [[Turn back and answer the call|conv1.2]] [[Leave and go home|end]]

<==> Ain't nobody here. [[Call back Lore (Work)|conv2]] [[Leave the apartment|esci]]

<==> A dog is barking. [[Where?|look]]

<==> It hurts like hell. This cocaine is not good. You don't hear anything but barking. [[A dog in a club's bath?|look]]

<==> You hear barking in the distance. [[Stay on guard|look]]

<==> It's (current-time:). You've woken up in a stranger's bed, fully clothed, with no memory of how you got there. You've been here before though. You have a throbbing headache. There is an iPhone ringing somewhere. [[Find the phone|cerca]] [[Let it ring|ignora2]] (set: $soldi to true) (set: $tel to true) (set: $k to false) (set: $lose to false) (set: $coco to false) (set: $friends to false) (set: $lore to false) (set: $sigarette to false) (set: $denti to false) (set: $lore to false)