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<div align='center' style='font-size: 150%;'>\ [[A bus ride.->Ticket buy]] An interactive story by Diegs117\ </div> /*https://www.reddit.com/r/twinegames/comments/6dv2p5/css_to_enlarge_and_center_text_in_twine_2/ */ <<set $kind_end to false>> <<set $apathetic_end to false>> <<set $soso_end to false>>

There you are. You know you need to take a break. You need to leave, at least for a while. You head to the counter and ask for a ticket. Where will you go? [[Puebla->Puebla]] [[Guadalajara->Guadalajara]] [[Queretaro->Queretaro]] <<set $money to 40>> <<set $puebla to false>> <<set $guadalajara to false>> <<set $queretaro to false>> <<set $shop to true>> <<set $chips to 0>> <<set $soda to 0>> <<set $had_chips to false>> <<set $had_soda to false>> <<set $interactions to 12>> <<set $kindness to 0>> <<set $event to false>> <<set $home to false>> <<set $family to false>> <<set $dreams to false>> <<set $how to true>> <<set $gum to 0>> <<set $gift to false>> <<set $think to 0>> <<set $watanabe to true>> <<set $manhunt to true>> <<set $scar to true>> <<set $homie to true>> <<set $familiar to true>>

"A two way ticket to Puebla please" you say. [[You've got your ticket now->Shopping]] <<set $puebla to true>> <<set $partner to "Luis">> <<set $city to "Puebla">>

"A two way ticket to Guadalajara please" you say. [[You've got your ticket now->Shopping]] <<set $guadalajara to true>> <<set $partner to "Mario">> <<set $city to "Guadalajara">>

<<if $shop>>//Maybe I can buy something// you think. You go to the vending machine.<<set $shop to false>><<endif>> You see the prizes. You've got $<<print $money>>. <<if $money>0>> [[Buy chips $15->chips]] [[Buy soda $10->soda]] [[Stop shopping->Enter bus]] <<else>> [[I've no money left->Enter bus]] <<endif>>

<<if $money>=15>><<set $chips+=1>><<set $money-=15>><<set $had_chips to true>>You have <<print $chips>> chips bags You have $<<print $money>> [[now->Shopping]] <<else>>[[You don't have enough money->Shopping]] <<endif>>

<<if $money>=10>><<set $soda+=1>><<set $money-=10>><<set $had_chips to true>>You have <<print $soda>> soda bottles You have $<<print $money>> [[now->Shopping]] <<else>>[[You don't have enough money->Shopping]] <<endif>>

You walk to your seat. You've got a window seat. You seat down and wait for the journey to [[start->introduction]]

"Hello there." Somebody tells you "Oh hi" you answer. "It seems will be sitting together for this journey" he says. "My name is <<print $partner>>" "A pleasure" you say, as you look to the [[window->journey begins]]

Moments later the bus starts moving. The journey has begun. You watch the city go by through the window [[Well, now there's no turning back->menu]]

<<if $interactions==6>>[[The bus stops in a truck stop->stop]] <<elseif $interactions>0>>You're sitting in the bus. What will you do? [["Talk to "+$partner->conversation]] [[Listen to music->music]] [[Watch the horizon->window]] [[Think->think]] [[Open your bag->eat]] <<if $gift>>[["Give "+$partner+" what you bought"->gift]]<<endif>> <<else>> [["The bus has arrived to "+$city->outcome]] <<endif>>

What can you talk about? [[Talk about the weather->weather]] [[Ask how his day has been->how is he doing]] [[Talk about music->music talk]] <<if $kindness>3>>[[Talk about his family->family_C]]<<endif>> <<if $kindness>2>>[[Ask him what he was doing in the city->goals]]<<endif>> <<set $interactions -=1>>

<<set $interactions-=1>>You take your phone and you listen to [[music->menu]]

You look through the window and you admire the scenery. <<set $interactions -=1>> <<if $event==false && either(1,2,3)==1>>[[You can see something->something in window]] <<else>>[[You stop looking through the window->menu]]<<endif>>

[[Think about yourself->you(not watanabe)]] [[Think about the scenery->scenery]] <<if $home>>[[Think about your home->home]]<<endif>> <<if $family>>[[Think about your family->family]]<<endif>> <<if $dreams>>[[Think about your dreams->dream was taken]]<<endif>> <<set $interactions -=1>>

You look in your bag. <<if $soda!=0>>You have <<print $soda>> soda bottles. [[Drink->drink soda]]<<else>>You have nothing to drink<<endif>> <<if $chips!=0>>You have <<print $chips>> chips bags. [[Eat->eat chips]]<<else>>You have nothing to eat.<<endif>> <<if $had_chips==false && $had_soda==false && $kindness>3>> [[There's nothing in your bag.->give chips]] <<elseif $chips==0 && $soda==0 && $gum==0>>[[There's nothing in your bag->menu]] <<endif>>

<<set $soda-=1>><<set $interactions-=1>> <<if $soda>=1>>You see <<print $partner>> has nothing to drink. You have extra soda. Do you share it? [[Yes->share soda]] [[No->no sharing]] <<else>> [[You drink your soda->menu]] <<endif>>

<<set $chips-=1>><<set $interactions-=1>> You see <<print $partner>> has nothing to eat. Do you share it? [[Yes->share chips]] [[No->no sharing]]

<<set $kindness+=1>><<set $soda-=1>> You hand <<print $partner>> a bottle of soda. "Thank you. I'm so thirsty" He answers. "No problem" you answer as you drink your [[soda->menu]]

<<print $partner>> watches you as you consume what you [[bought->menu]]

<<set $kindness+=1>> You show <<print $partner>> your chips bag. "Thank you. I'm so hungry" He answers. "No problem" you answer as you eat your [[chips->menu]]

<<set $event to true>>It's <<if $puebla>>a corn<<elseif $guadalajara>>an agave<<else>>a nopal<<endif>> field. Talk to <<print $partner>> about <<if $puebla>>corn<<elseif $guadalajara>>agave<<else>>nopal<<endif>>? [[Yes->talk about field]] [[No->menu]]

<<if $puebla>><<set $plant to "corn">><<elseif $guadalajara>><<set $plant to "agave">><<else>><<set $plant to "nopal">><<endif>> "Have you seen this giant <<print $plant>> field? It's amazing" You ask <<print $partner>> "Wow, it reminds me of home" He answers as he looks through the window. Ask about his home: [[Yes->talk about home]] [[No->menu]]

"Home?" You ask him "Yes. My family has a <<print $plant>> field near <<if $puebla>>Puebla<<elseif $guadalajara>>Guadalajara<<else>>Queretaro<<endif>>" He answers "Are you going home then?" You ask him. "Yes. I was in the city for some buisness, but now I'm going home. Home sweet home" <<set $kindness+=1>><<set $home to true>> [[He smiles and you look to the window again->menu]]

//"Maybe it was time to take a break. The last break a took was about 3 years ago. Yeah, it was quite a while ago. I remember how I was in college. ''I'll take break every year. I come first, the job takes second place''. Hehe. Things have surely changed. Were this changes good for me? Maybe not. I need to remember I'm a human first and a worker second. It's importnat I don't lose the balance." // [[You think->menu]] <<if $watanabe>><<set $think+=1>><<set $watanabe to false>><<endif>>

//"It's nice to see something different to the city. The open fields are nice. It remembers me of that time I went with my grandma to the forest. Those were different times. I was happier. Why is that? What I'm doing wrong?" //[[You think->menu]] <<if $scar>><<set $think+=1>><<set $scar to false>><<endif>>

//"It's funny how he's going home and I'm getting away from it. Living outside the city would be nice. At least the air quality should be better. I would expect something bigger than my small flat. His life is certainly different to my life. Maybe this life could suit me, but how can I know if I never try it?" // [[You think->menu]] <<if $homie>><<set $think+=1>><<set $homie to false>><<endif>>

//"I've never thought of having a family of my own. I guess I never gave me the time to think about it. I don't know if that's what I want. I guess only time will tell. What would my dad thought when he was my age? I don't really know. I wish I could ask him. I remember him. He was always happy. What he did to achieve this? mAybe I have to find that answer by myself." //[[You think->menu]] <<if $familiar>><<set $think+=1>><<set $familiar to false>><<endif>>

//"What do I want to do with my life? In the past that would be pretty clear, but now... I don't know. I spent all my time in the office. I love my work, but, am I missing out on something? There must be something else. Maybe it's time I try new things." //[[You think->menu]] <<if $manhunt>><<set $think+=1>><<set $manhunt to false>><<endif>>

"Are you hungry?" <<print $partner>> ask. "Here, take some chips." "Thank you" You say as you take the chips with a smile in your [[face.->menu]]

"The weather is nice today" You say. "Yeah, is nice. It won't delay the bus" He answers "Yeah, I hope so" You [[answer->menu]]

<<if $how>><<set $kindness+=1>><<set $how to false>><<endif>> "So, how are you doing?" You ask. "I'm ok, although kinda tired" He answers. "How about you?" "I'm fine" You [[answer->menu]]

"So, what music do you like?" You ask "I like rock music, what about you?" He answers "Me too" Recomend a song: [[Yes->recomend]] [[No->menu]]

"What were you doing in the city?" You ask "I was there for some job interviews." <<print $partner>> answers. "Great, do you want to move there?" "Yeah, it has been my dream since I was little." "Amazing, is a nice city, although kinda crowded" "I know. But I've always loved the city lifestyle. Yes, it's different to the lifestyle I'm used to, but I want to try it. That's my current goal." He answers, [[smiling.->menu]] <<set $kindness+=1>><<set $dreams to true>>

"So, do you have a partner or something similar?" You ask. "Oh, not really. I have a daughter. Her name is Maria. She is nice. What about you?" He answers "Me, I've no one. It's just me." You answer. "I remember those days. They were nice, but I love having a family, although I must admit is not for everybody. It depends of what you want in your life." He answers with a [[smile->menu]] <<set $kindness+=1>><<set $family to true>>

"Have you heard this song?" You ask as you show him a song in your phone. "No, I've not heard it. May I listen to it?" "Yeah of course" You answer as you lend him your phone. "It's pretty good. I really liked it. Thank you" [[He answers->menu]] <<set $kindness+=1>>

<<if $money>0>>You have some money left. Buy something for <<print $partner>>? <<set $shop_stop to true>> [[Yes->shopping stop]] [[No->stop nothing]] <<else>> You get down, and after a small break you return to the [[bus->menu]]<<endif>> <<set $interactions-=1>>

<<if $shop_stop>>You enter the stop and you find a vending machine. <<set $shop_stop to false>> <<endif>> You see the prizes. You've got $<<print $money>>. <<if $money>0>> [[Buy chips $15->chips s]] [[Buy soda $10->soda s]] [[Buy gum $5->gum]] [[Go back to the bus->menu]] <<else>> [[You've no money left, return to the bus->menu]] <<endif>>

You get down, and after a small break, you return to the [[bus->menu]]

<<if $money>=5>><<set $gum+=1>><<set $money-=5>>You have <<print $gum>> gum packages<<set $gift to true>> You have $<<print $money>> [[now->shopping stop]] <<else>>[[You don't have enough money->shopping stop]] <<endif>>

<<if $money>=15>><<set $chips+=1>><<set $money-=15>><<set $had_chips to true>>You have <<print $chips>> chips bags<<set $gift to true>> You have $<<print $money>> [[now->shopping stop]] <<else>>[[You don't have enough money->shopping stop]] <<endif>>

<<if $money>=10>><<set $soda+=1>><<set $money-=10>><<set $had_chips to true>>You have <<print $soda>> soda bottles<<set $gift to true>> You have $<<print $money>> [[now->shopping stop]] <<else>>[[You don't have enough money->shopping stop]] <<endif>>

<<if $soda>0>>You have <<print $soda>> soda bottles. [[Give him a soda bottle->gift soda]]<<endif>> <<if $chips>0>>You have <<print $chips>> chips bags. [[Give him a chip bag->gift chips]]<<endif>> <<if $gum>0>>You have <<print $gum>> gums. [[Give him a gum packages->gift gum]]<<endif>> <<set $gift to false>>

<<set $item to "soda">><<set $soda-=1>> "I bought some <<print $item>> for you" You say as you lend him the <<print $item>>. "Thank you! You're so nice" He [[answers.->menu]] <<set $kindness+=1>>

<<set $item to "chips">><<set $chips-=1>> "I bought some <<print $item>> for you" You say as you lend him the <<print $item>>. "Thank you! You're so nice" He [[answers.->menu]] <<set $kindness+=1>>

<<set $item to "gum">><<set $gum-=1>> "I bought some <<print $item>> for you" You say as you lend him the <<print $item>>. "Thank you! You're so nice" He [[answers.->menu]] <<set $kindness+=1>>

The bus arrives to the city. Everyone starts getting off the bus. You look to your sides and you see <<print $partner>> <<if $kindness<3>>[[next to you->apathetic]]<<elseif $kindness<6>>[[next to you->so so]]<<else>><<if $think>3>>[[next to you->kind]]<<else>>[[next to you->so so]]<<endif>><<endif>>

"Well, that was a long ride" <<print $partner>> says. "Thank you for the company" He thanks you as he stands up and leaves. You remain in your [[seat->apathetic 2]] <<set $apathetic_end to true>>

"That was a pretty nice ride" <<print $partner>> says. "I hope you have a nice day" He says as he lends you his hand. "Thank you. Have a nice day" You say as you give him a hand [[shake.->so so 2]] <<set $soso_end to true>>

"We've arrived" <<print $partner>> says. "Thank you for everything" "Thank you for being so nice." You answer him. "It's still early. Do you want to go for a drink or something?" You ask [[him->kind 2]] <<set $kind_end to true>>

After everyone has left, you stand up and leave. You cannot stop feeling a little empty inside. You keep telling yourself it doesn't matter. It's allright. You were strangers in a [[bus->end card]]

<div align='center' style='font-size: 150%;'>\ Thank you for playing. Story and twine design by Diegs117 Images by Diegs117 \ </div> /*https://www.reddit.com/r/twinegames/comments/6dv2p5/css_to_enlarge_and_center_text_in_twine_2/ */ Endings: 1. <<if $apathetic_end>>[[Not that social->apathetic_exp]]<<else>>[[**Locked**->apathetic_exp]]<<endif>> 2. <<if $soso_end>>[[Just two kind strangers->soso_exp]]<<else>>[[**Locked**->soso_exp]]<<endif>> 3. <<if $kind_end>>[[Help yourself by helping->kind_exp]]<<else>>[[**Locked**->kind_exp]]<<endif>> [[Try again->step -1]]

You stand up and leave the bus. It was a nice ride. He was a good guy. At least you made his day a little bit [[better.->end card]]

You go to a nearby place, and after a while you leave. He was a nice guy. He seems to have everything figured out. Maybe you really needed a break. Maybe there's more to life than the routine. It's nice to do something different every once in a [[while->end card]]

Who needs human contact if you can listen to music and watch through the [[window?->end card]]

Talk with <<print $partner>>. Maybe sharing a little can't hurt [[you.->end card]]

Don't be afraid to talk. You may need to reflect a little about what you talk with <<print $partner>>. Sharing is caring, [[remember?->end card]]

"A two way ticket to Queretaro" you say. [[You've got your ticket now->Shopping]] <<set $queretaro to true>> <<set $partner to "Pablo">> <<set $city to "Queretaro">>

Do you wish to change your destination? [[Yes->Ticket buy]] [[No->Shopping]] <<set $shop to true>> <<set $chips to 0>> <<set $soda to 0>> <<set $had_chips to false>> <<set $had_soda to false>> <<set $interactions to 12>> <<set $kindness to 0>> <<set $event to false>> <<set $home to false>> <<set $family to false>> <<set $dreams to false>> <<set $how to true>> <<set $gum to 0>> <<set $gift to false>> <<set $think to 0>> <<set $watanabe to true>> <<set $manhunt to true>> <<set $scar to true>> <<set $homie to true>> <<set $familiar to true>> <<set $money to 40>>