<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/duel2x.png">
<audio src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/audio/scratch.mp3" autoplay></audio>
*Record Scratch*
*Freeze Frame*
Yup, that's me. You're probably wondering how I got in this situation.
[[Wake up]]
(set: $flowers to false)
(set: $ring to false)
(set: $book to 0)
(set: $market to false)<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png">
You wake up, sweating. What a weird dream!
You were in some kind of pistol duel! That would be disastrous as you barely know how to fire a pistol, nevermind aim.
You look outside. It's sunny! Today is going to be a great day. Today is the day you will propose to your girlfriend Mia!
Well, first you need to ask her dad for permission. And you should probably bring some flowers. Oh, and you need a ring! Maybe Grandpa has found Grandma's ring that he once said you could use if you were ever to propose...
You feel great. Today is the day!
Do you want to?
* [[Go somewhere]]
* [[Stay inside]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png">
Where do you want to go?
* [[Your house->Stay inside]]
* (if: $flowers and $ring)[ [[Mia's house]]](else:)[[[Mia's house->Mia's house 2]]]
* [[Grandpa's house]]
* [[The market->Going to the market]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png">
You're in your house. There's not much to do, really. You have a bed and there's your journal. Outside the sun shines.
* [[Read your journal]]
* [[Take a nap->Wake up]]
* [[Leave->Go somewhere]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png"><img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/dad2x.png">
You have arrived at Mia's house. You can see her dad through the window. Is this the right moment?
* [[Ask him for his daughter's hand]]
* [[Chicken out->Go somewhere]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png"><img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/grandpa2x.png">
You're at your Grandpa's house. He opens the door.
"Ah! Reynald! How nice of you to stop by!"
You give your Grandpa a hug.
* [[Talk to Grandpa]](if: $book is 2)[<li> [[Give him the book]]]
* [[Say goodbye->Go somewhere]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">](if: $market is false)[(goto:"A challenger")]
(else:)(goto:"The market")<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png">
(if: $flowers is false)[I really should get some flowers before I go to her house...] (if: $ring is false and $flowers is false)[ and ](if: $ring is false)[I need to find a ring before I can propose!]
* (if: $flowers is false or $ring is false)[[Go anyway->Mia's house]]
* [[Go somewhere else->Go somewhere]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png"><img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flowerseller2x.png">
You buy some (if: $flowers)[more ]nice, red flowers. (if: $flowers)[Can't have too many!](else:)[Mia will love these!]
(set: $flowers to true)
* [[Continue->The market]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png"><img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/dad2x.png">
You pluck up your courage and knock on the front door.
Mia's dad opens up and stares at you. "Hello, Reynald"
You look him in the eye: "I wish to ask for your daughter's hand in marriage, Sir"
He chews on his lip. "I see"
"Do you have a ring, Reynald?"
(if: $ring is false)["Not yet, but I will get one!"
"What? You don't have a ring? You think... you think you would wait to see if it was worth the investment??"
His brows gather into one.
"No! It... it wasn't like that!"
"Reynald. You insult me."
He shakes his head.
"I have no choice. Meet me by the river." [[Pistols at dawn!->Pistols at dawn]]](else:)["Of course! It's a family heirloom and I want Mia to have it!"
Mia's dad smiles slowly. "You're a good one, Reynald. Of course I will give you my blessing! But you will have to ask Mia herself! She's in her room!"
[[Go upstairs]]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png"><img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/mia2x.png">
You walk up the staircase and knock on her door, heart in your mouth.
She welcomes you, and gives you a big hug.
"Mia..."
You go down on one knee(if: $flowers)[, flowers in hand].
(set: $flowers to false)
"Mia, will you marry me?"
Her hands covers her mouth in surprise.
"I have already got your dad's permission, don't worry!"
Her eyes go from surprise to something else. Anger?
"You what?"
You blink.
"You thought my dad gets to decide?"
You stammer "ehh, no, not like..."
She interrupts: "You have offended me gravely! This can only mean one thing! To the beach!"
[[Pistol duel at the beach->Pistols at dawn 2]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/duel2x.png">
You can't believe it's come to this!
You're still trying to argue your innocence, while also trying to stop the duel, but she's having none of it.
The judge's count is going: "8... 9... 10!"
What do you do?
* [[Shoot]]
* [[Die]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png"><img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/mia2x.png">
She wants a duel? She'll have one!
You pull the thing that you think is the trigger, aiming the pistol in her general direction.
A gunshot punctures the silence. Gun smoke fills the air, and your nose.
You... are still alive! You look at your self, up and down: No bullet holes!
You look across: Mia is lying in a heap on the beach, bleeding. Her dad is by her side, crying. You walk over.
She looks at you with despair: "You... moron! I didn't... it was just a joke!"
She is struggling. She is not gonna make it. Your head is in your hands.
Her dad points at you, pistol in hand. You know what's coming.
[[Pistols at dawn]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png"><img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/mia2x.png">
You curse this situation that life has put you in, but you'll be damned, you're not going to shoot your girlfriend - even if that means dying!
You point your pistol to the ground and wait.
Nothing.
You turn around. A smiling, giggling, Mia is running towards you. She jumps at you and embraces you.
"You silly boy! Of course I want to marry you! Haha!"
You don't quite understand, but you'll take it. She's a crazy girl, but this is something else!
You give her your Grandma's ring. A tear falls from her eye. In the background, her dad looks on, smiling.
After a while, you ask: "But why... duel?"
She laughs a little. "What, you were going to shoot me? Haha!"
"Anyway, I just wanted to make sure you understand I can make my own decisions. I'm not daddy's little girl anymore!"
You nod, but you're pretty certain she wouldn't have liked it if you went behind her dad's back. Oh well, all's fair in love and war!
THE END<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png">
There's an entry with today's date. It reads: "My looovely Mia! Today we will finally be betrothed! Today I will muster up the courage to ask your dad permission for your hand in marriage"
There's also a todo list written under the entry:
"1. Get Grandpa's ring.
2. Buy some flowers
3. Ask Mia's dad!!!!!"
[[Put the journal away->Stay inside]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png"><img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/grandpa2x.png">
What do you want to say?
* [["Tell me a story, Grandpa!"]]
* [[Ask about Grandma's ring]]
* [["What's a good book to read?"]]
* [["I have to leave"->Go somewhere]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png"><img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/grandpa2x.png">
"Hey Grandpa! Look what I got for you!"
You hand him the First Edition of 'The Count of Monte Cristo'
His face is a combination of surprise and happiness!
"What! Thank you so much, Reynald! I had almost given up getting a copy!"
His eyes are beaming, and he opens the book carefully.
"Ah Reynald, how rude of me. Can I help you in any way?"
(set: $book to 3)
[[Continue->Talk to Grandpa]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png"><img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/grandpa2x.png">
(if: $ring)["Good luck, Reynald!"](else-if: $book < 3)["Grandpa, have you found Grandma's ring? I am about to propose to my girlfriend, and it would mean a lot to me if I could do it with that ring.
"Oh Reynald, I'm sorry, but I can't remember where it is!"](else-if: $book is 3 and $ring is false)["Grandpa, have you found Grandma's ring? I am about to propose to my girlfriend, and it would mean a lot to me if I could do it with that ring.
"You know what, Reynald? I just remembered! It's in that little box at the top of the bookshelf! Let me fetch it!"
"Here! Take it! I'm sure you'll make your girlfriend very happy!"
"Thanks, Grandpa!"
(set: $ring to true)
]
[[Continue->Talk to Grandpa]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png"><img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/angry2x.png">
On your way to the market, you accidentally bump into an older gentleman. He turns and looks at you angrily.
"You youths think you own the streets, don't you?"
He is not a happy bunny.
* [["Actually, yes I do. What are you going to do about it, old man?"]]
* [["Ah, sorry, but you need to see where you're going!"]]
* [[Apologise profusely]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png"><img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/angry2x.png">
You apologise profusely.
After several apologies, the old man sniffs, shakes his head, and walks away.
You sigh in a mix of relief and disbelief.
(set: $market to true)
* [[Continue->The market]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png">
You are at the market. There's plenty of people running around, and many different shops and stalls.
Where do you want to go?
* [[Vegetable shop]]
* [[Flower shop]]
* [[Book shop]]
* [[Bar]]
* [[Leave->Go somewhere]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png"><img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/vegseller2x.png">
You find yourself at a vegetable shop. There's carrots, potatoes, leeks and many more vegetables for sale.
A tired-looking farmer-type looks at you.
"Want anything, son?"
* [["Uh, just looking"->The market]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 3)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png"><img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flowerseller2x.png">
You are at the flower shop. They have all kinds of flowers here.
A young clerk looks at you with a small smile. "Can I help?"
* [[Buy some flowers->Get flowers]]
* [[Leave->The market]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png"><img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/bookseller2x.png">
You are at the book shop. There's shelves and shelves of books.
There's an elder gentleman stashing books into one of the shelves.
"Can I help you, young one?"
* [["Eh, what kind of books do you have?"]]
* [["Sorry, wrong shop!"->The market]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png"><img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/drunk2x.png">
The bar is full of loud, rowdy men. You look for a menu, but there doesn't seem to be one.
A particular loud, rowdy man turns to you. "Hey, aren't you a bit young for this place?"
The men around him snicker like schoolgirls.
* [["Maybe I am, but your wife didn't seem to mind!"]]
* [[Quickly leave->The market]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png"><img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/grandpa2x.png">
"Oh! Well, that depends on what you like!"
"I myself enjoy huge stories with lots of intrigue and action"
"I think my favourite would be Dumas' 'The Count of Monte Cristo'(if: $book is 3)[ - I still can't believe you found me a first edition copy!](else:)[ - I would dearly like to get hold of a first edition of that book!"(set: $book to 1)]
"Hugo's 'Les Misérables' is really good as well!"
* [[Continue->Talk to Grandpa]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png"><img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/bookseller2x.png">
"Oh, all kinds of books! We specialise in getting first editions!"
"Was there any book in particular you were looking for?"
* [["Uhm, no. Bye!"->The market]] (if: $book is 1)[<li> [["Hmm - do you have 'The Count of Monte Cristo'?"]]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png"><img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/bookseller2x.png">
"Ah! Good choice! Let me have a look!"
He rummages through a selection of books.
"Aha! Yes! First edition!"
He presents you with a large tome of a book.
* [[Buy the book]]
* [["Thanks, but no thanks"->The market]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png"><img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/bookseller2x.png">
"Thank you for your custom, son"
(set: $book to 2)
* [[Continue->The market]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png"><img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/drunk2x.png">
His eyes bulge as his challenged brain is processing the retort.
Suddenly he looks a lot more sober.
"You... you think you're clever, huh?"
"Let's see how clever you are with a pistol. Meet me by the river at dawn!"
[[Pistols at dawn]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png"><img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/grandpa2x.png">
"Ah, please would you tell me one of your stories, Grandpa?"
(either: "Grandpa tells the story about when he was a fisherman, hunting for a massive marlin out at sea.", "Grandpa tells the story about how he used to get a pint of blood from the butcher and fry it up into chewy nuggets, and serve it as an exotic vegetable.", "Grandpa tells the story of Grandma complaining that he used so much butter on his bread that he would get 'tooth butter' after eating it.","Grandpa tells the story about when he caught a pigeon while out fishing.", "Grandpa tells his classic scary story about the guy who finds his own tombstone in the graveyard." )
* [[Continue->Talk to Grandpa]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png"><img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/angry2x.png">
The old man fumes! He is shaking with anger!
"You little..."
He sticks a finger in your face.
"See me at the bridge. At dawn!"
[[Pistols at dawn]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/hero2x.png"><img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/angry2x.png">
The eyes of the old man expand! He is not happy at all!
"You insulent little..."
He sticks a finger in your face.
"See me at the bridge. At dawn!"
[[Pistols at dawn]]
(if: $flowers)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/flower2x.png">](if: $ring)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/ring2x.png">](if: $book is 2)[<img src="http://dollarone.games/games/alakajam6/images/2x/book2x.png">]↶↷
Record Scratch
Freeze Frame
Yup, that's me. You're probably wondering how I got in this situation.
