//SCENARIOS.EXE
PHASE I [ 19 00 ]
The festival begins promptly with a kick-off speech and a toast from Julius Vincere, encouraging everyone to celebrate beneath the two moons as they light the sky. The weather is crisp and beautiful, leaving them both in full view as their light cascades upon the festival. Around the district, there are several stands full of standard fair food (candy apples/corn dogs/ice cream/deep fried everything), games, and an assortment of many awkward prizes (if you're wondering what these are, do remember you're in the Pleasure District!). Also, there is alcohol everywhere, served to minors and adults alike.
PHASE II [ 1945 ]
The music is playing loudly beneath the noises of the festival. Anyone approaching the speakers will notice a strange buzzing noise that keeps wavering. Then, the sound changes abruptly to the sound of pained moaning hidden within the song. It grows more pronounced by the second until the lights in the Pleasure District flicker off for a brief second. When they return, there is someone crawling out of the speaker. Your eyes squint, and you can see them briefly, the faint outlines of their form as their screaming escalates, only everyone else seems to be deaf to it. Only you can hear it, and you wonder how and why no one else is reacting. Is it just you? Are you hallucinating? Better get used to that feeling in Cerealia.
PHASE III [ 2000 ]
Your friendly speaker friend up there doesn't seem to want to go away. (S)he keeps crawling out and disappearing throughout the evening, but it's easier to ignore as Julius takes to the stage. He has a special announcement for all. CERESdate (who sponsored this wonderful festival by the way) has agreed to set up all you vibrant, sexy Cerealia singles with some robot partners for the night. Want to escape? Too late. They're latching on and dragging you out to the dance floor to boogie down. Afterwards, they'll try and drag you to the nearby hotels for some extra loving. You are welcome to run at this point or comply happily.
PHASE IV [ 2103 ]
Have you escaped the overzealous sex robots? Good, good! Now, it's time for the real fun. The holograms turn from PG images of the stars and surrounding moons and planets to a few fun images of various robot couples caught in absolute bliss. You may spot a clown mask in there or two, reminiscent of those who were running around causing a bit of trouble earlier. The images continue to get distorted as the clowns look like they're stretching their necks out of the image and reaching out towards you. The moaning from before returns.
Doesn't it get you in the mood? If it does and you'd like to find a partner for the night, a few CERESdate robots will be on hand to help fix you up with a partner, organic or otherwise. They're being quite insistent again because they want your credits.
BONUS [ whyo'clock ]
Have you ever been stalked by a condom-dispensing machine? Well, there's a first time for everything! These friendly contraptions are set up all over the Pleasure District, waiting for you to pass by before trailing after you very slowly. At first you don't notice. Every time you turn around, it stands stationery. But the moment you start to move, it just carefully rolls behind you. Watching. Waiting.
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Why not? If that's what they want, then everybody wins.
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He shouldn't even be surprised. His expression is calm enough, though his response, well--]
They've slipped questionable substances in our food and drink before.
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[Troublesome? ...well, she tried not to be, but old habits were often hard to break. And besides that, it wasn't like she hadn't taken a good, long look around. Whatever might have been in the drinks, it seemed to do little more than get people drunk. Very drunk. Nobody was passing out too quickly, nobody was dying, and her glass hadn't left her hand since she'd gotten it from the bartender.]
And I should trust you over them...why?
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Aside from the fact that I have not kidnapped you here, you only have my word.
[So fair enough.]
It was a word of warning. Believe what you will.
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Well, I haven't dropped yet.
Think I'm gonna be okay. No need to worry about me. I can take care of myself.
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And so he nods.]
I see. [It would be stupid to doubt her when he doesn't even know what she's capable of.] That will be a useful skill to have here.
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That's me all over. Useful.
Why else bring me here, if I wasn't useful, y'know?
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[Why are they here, out of everyone? How much of what they've been told are lies? He can't deny that that's what they really need to figure out to be able to learn more.
Until then, though. He glances at her again, and then decides that politeness hardly costs anyone anything.]
My name is Abe no Sousei. [he can't say it's a pleasure, because the entire situation kind of sucks, and he's an honest sort of person.] You can hold me to my word that way.
[Seems fair to him.]
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[The pleasure was all hers, though not because of him. She offered a shrug at the latter statement, however.]
A name's a name. Don't really mean much beyond that.
Been here long?
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Approximately one month. [It's not a long period of time, but at the same time...it's not exactly a short period of time to be kidnapped for, either.]
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[The nicest way she could describe this festival.]
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[It's said quite frankly.]
When I and the people alongside me arrived, we were branded as criminals and chased by murderous robots.
[So there's that.]
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[There was an almost ironic smile to her lips; with her low, dull tone, it was impossible to tell if the girl was actually serious, or being sarcastic for humor's sake. Branded as criminals and chased by murderous robots did sound farfetched to most, right?]
What changed?
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The man who claims to be in charge woke up. [Apparently.] He stated it to be a mistake. [Hell of a mistake to make, though.]
Perhaps the "mistake" has been fixed.
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[It's pretty obvious he has his doubts about this CEO.]
Apparently, he was on a...trip.
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[Because really.]
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[It's said calmly, but...he doesn't...disagree with her...]
...Or so he says.