Ostrich

Before they can be published or broadcast on the radio, all advertisements must (link-reveal:"comply with the rules.")[ And it's [your job]<next| to ensure they do. (click: ?next)[For the past (set: $jobhistory to "three years")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["three years", "three months"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$jobhistory");'>$jobhistory</tw-link> you have been working for the government in the (link-reveal:"Advertising Corrections Team.")[ It's (set: $jobfeeling to "interesting")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["interesting", "soul-crushing", "fulfilling", "alright"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$jobfeeling");'>$jobfeeling</tw-link> work. Given the scarcity of jobs and the fact that it comes with an apartment, [[anything else is a bonus.->Rule 1 Intro]]]]]

Rule #1 Advertisements must not make absolute claims. The word ''"can"'' should almost always be replaced by ''"could"''. --- Adverts that need this changing cross your desk [[every day.->Rule 1 example Intro]]

The coffee this morning is even more bitter than usual. You sip it anyway and look at the mountain of paperwork (link-reveal:"on your desk.")[ You take the top sheet, red pen at hand. //Our cream (link:"can")[(color:red)[could]] keep aging at bay.// (click:"can")[You take another sip of [[burnt coffee.->Rule 2 Intro]]] ]

Rule #2 Advertisements must not be aimed at political change for the month before an election, or the week following. Companies and charities who are partially involved in political lobbying are allowed to advertise their non-lobbying activities. --- These adverts are less frequent, but still turn up most days. Your life will be easier [[once the next week is done with.->Rule 2 example Intro]]

You take another sip. It's starting to (link-reveal:"taste better.")[ Or perhaps enough of your tastebuds have (link-reveal:"now been killed.")[ You reach for the (link-reveal:"next sheet of paper.")[ |alert1>[(text-style:"subscript")[About the advertiser]](click:?alert1)[(alert:"Wipe Hunger Out is a charity that sends aid to areas affected by natural disasters and warfare. It spends about ten percent of donations on lobbying the government to increase aid spending.")] //For less than the price of a coffee you (link:"can")[(color:red)[could]] save a starving child.//(click:"can")[[//Don't stop there. Write to the government and ask them to increase aid funding.//]<politics1|](click-replace: ?politics1)[(color:red)[(text-style:"strike")[//Don't stop there. Write to the government and ask them to increase aid funding.//]] (click:?alert1)[(alert:"Wipe Hunger Out are a charity that sends aid to areas affected by natural disasters and warfare. They spend about ten percent of their donations on lobbying the government to increase aid spending.")] [The coffee's over. [[Time to knuckle down.->Day 1 Work]]]]]]]

//This car (set: $word1 to "can")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["can", "could"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word1");'>$word1</tw-link> get you there faster than any other.// //Can't beat the winter blues? You (set: $word2 to "can")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["can", "could"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word2");'>$word2</tw-link> with Dopraxycaine.// //The same great taste from our iconic bottle, now in a cute (set: $word3 to "can")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["can", "could"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word3");'>$word3</tw-link>// Move on to the [[next sheets of paper.->next sheets of paper. Work]] (set: $day to 1)

(if: $day is 1)[1. Advertisements must not make absolute claims. The word ''"can"'' should almost always be replaced by ''"could"''. 2. Advertisements must not be aimed at political change for the month before an election, or the week following. Companies and charities who are ''partially'' involved in political lobbying (less than 25% of their time or expenditure) are allowed to advertise their non-lobbying activities. Back](elseif: $day is 2)[1. Advertisements must not make absolute claims. The word ''"can"'' should almost always be replaced by ''"could"''. 2. Advertisements must not be aimed at political change. Companies and charities who are ''partially'' involved in political lobbying (less than 25% of their time or expenditure) are allowed to advertise their non-lobbying activities. Back](elseif: $day is 3)[1. Advertisements must not make absolute claims. The word ''"can"'' should almost always be replaced by ''"could"''. 2. Advertisements must not be aimed at political change. Companies and charities who are ''partially'' involved in political lobbying (less than 25% of their time or expenditure) are allowed to advertise their non-lobbying activities. 3. Advertisements are not permitted for products or organisations based in countries on the Sanction List. The Sanction List 1. Indonesia 2. Pakistan 3. India 4. Bangladesh 5. Nigeria Back](elseif: $day is 4)[1. Advertisements must not make absolute claims. The word ''"can"'' should almost always be replaced by ''"could"''. 2. Advertisements must not be aimed at political change. Companies and charities who are ''partially'' involved in political lobbying (less than 25% of their time or expenditure) are allowed to advertise their non-lobbying activities. 3. Advertisements are not permitted for products or organisations based in countries on the Sanction List. The Sanction List 1. Indonesia 2. Pakistan 3. India 4. Bangladesh 5. Nigeria 6. France 7. Germany 8. Belgium 9. Spain Back](elseif: $day is 5)[News articles and broadcasts must not incite civil unrest. Civil unrest could be incited by: 1. Stories that are critical of the government. 2. Stories that compliment non-governmental policies. 3. Positive stories about persons the government has deemed an inciting influence, including, but not limited to: a) known felons b) resident foreign nationals c) persons of low moral character Back](elseif: $day is 6 or 7)[News articles and broadcasts must not incite civil unrest. Civil unrest could be incited by: 1. Stories that are critical of the government. 2. Stories that compliment non-governmental policies. 3. Positive stories about persons the government has deemed an inciting influence, including, but not limited to: a) known felons b) resident foreign nationals c) persons of low moral character 4. Stories that conflict with national identity and culture, such as: a) by using foreign words where unnecessary for context b) by promoting female promiscuity (for example sexual language, repeated positive references to sex, pro abortion language) c) by promoting integration of foreign cultures Back](elseif: $day is 8 or 9)[Works of fiction must not incite civil unrest. Civil unrest could be incited by: 1. Stories that are critical of the government or similar authority figures. This includes clear allegories. 2. Stories that compliment non-governmental policies. 3. Positive stories about persons the government has deemed an inciting influence, including, but not limited to: a) known felons b) resident foreign nationals c) persons of low moral character 4. Stories that conflict with national identity and culture, such as: a) by using foreign words where unnecessary for context b) by promoting female promiscuity (for example sexual language, repeated positive references to sex, pro abortion language) c) by promoting integration of foreign cultures Back] (click:"Back")[(goto:$returnTo)]

(if: (passage:)'s name contains "Work")[[Rules list]<rules|(click: ?rules)[(set: $returnTo to (passage:)'s name) (go-to: "Rules list Intro")]](else:)[]

//(set: $word4 to "We urgently need donations to help fund our new hospice. Whoever wins the election, we will also use your donations to fight for more doctors.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["We urgently need donations to help fund our new hospice. Whoever wins the election, we will also use your donations to fight for more doctors.", "We urgently need donations to help fund our new hospice."]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word4");'>$word4</tw-link>// |alert1>[(text-style:"subscript")[About the advertiser]] {(click:?alert1)[(alert:"Health Foundation is a medical charity that provides bursaries to medical students and funds hospitals, hospices and care homes. Approximately twenty percent of its funding is spent on lobbying the government on health issues.")]} //The drink that (set: $word5 to "can")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["can", "could"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word5");'>$word5</tw-link> improve your brain power.// //The real question is, (set: $word6 to "can")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["can", "could"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word6");'>$word6</tw-link> you afford not to buy this book?// Before you leave for the day, [[your superior calls you over.->your superior.]]

(if: $word1 is "could" and $word2 is "could" and $word3 is "can" and $word4 is "We urgently need donations to help fund our new hospice." and $word5 is "could")[(goto: "Day 1 correct")] (else:)[(set: $wrong to 1)(goto: "Day 1 wrong")]

(color:#E88666)[Have you heard (link-reveal:"the news?")[ (color:#7DBCFF)[You (link-reveal:"shake your head.")[ (color:#E88666)[We have a new government. (color: #7DBCFF)[ He sighs.] (color:#E88666)[But keep up the good work and I'm sure (link-reveal:"everything will be alright.")[ (color:#7DBCFF)[You make your excuses and head [[home for the evening.->Journey 1]]]]]]]]]]

(color:#E88666)[Have you heard (link-reveal:"the news?")[ (color:#7DBCFF)[You (link-reveal:"shake your head.")[ (color:#E88666)[We have a new government. (color: #7DBCFF)[ He sighs.] (color:#E88666)[You may want to buck your ideas up. Your work (link-reveal:"is sloppy.")[ (color:#7DBCFF)[You make your excuses and head [[home for the evening.->Journey 1]]]]]]]]]]

{(align: "==><==")[[Ostrich]<title|]} (align: "==><==")[By] (align: "==><==")[Jonathan Laury] (align: "==><==")[[[Begin->Background to first day]]] (align: "==><==")[[[Credits]]] (click-replace: ?title)[(text-style:"strike")[Ostrich]] (set: $suspicion to 0) (set: $day to 0) (set: $lifestyle to 5) (set: $politicalview to "you have always got on ok") (set: $protester to false) (set: $letter to false) (set: $stepin to false) (set: $protest to false) (set: $dissident to false) (set: $wrong to 0) (set: $codewarning to false) (set: $blame to "none") (set: $boss to "not told") (set: $family to 0) (set: $familyletter to false) (set: $radio to 0) (set: $friend to 0) (set: $harsh to 0) (set: $friendstatus to "unknown") (set: $resistanceletter to false) (set: $earlynight to 0) (set: $reading to 0) (set: $word1 to "can") (set: $word2 to "can") (set: $word3 to "can") (set: $word4 to "We urgently need donations to help fund our new hospice. Whoever wins the election, we will also use your donations to fight for more doctors.") (set: $word5 to "can") (set: $word6 to "can") (set: $word7 to "Doctors Across Borders need your help. Donate today and help people in need across the world.") (set: $word8 to "on the radio") (set: $word9 to "great joy") (set: $word10 to "last great joy we have") (set: $word11 to "cloud of xenophobia settles over us all. Long may the show last!")

Your government-provided apartment is in a utiliterian block on (link-reveal:"the outskirts of the city.")[ You've been here for $jobhistory and (set: $apartmentstyle to "barely decorated")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["barely decorated", "really made the place your own"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$apartmentstyle");'>$apartmentstyle</tw-link>. The evening is yours. (link-reveal:"You...")[ [[call your family]] [[go out alone for a drink]] [[meet a friend for a drink]] [[listen to the radio]] [[read a book]] [[have an early night]]]]

Your train is a few minutes late. (live:2s)[It's always a little late.](stop:) (live:4s)[From the window you see the city (text-style:"blur")[whirring by.]](stop:) (live:6s)[(text-style:"blur")[Buildings get lower closer to the old city centre.]](stop:) (live:8s)[(text-style:"blur")[Outside city hall a crowd has gathered.]](stop:) (live:9.5s)[(text-style:"blurrier")[But the train speeds up and soon it's all left behind.]](stop:) (live: 12s)[(goto: "Home 1")](stop:)

Your front door (link-reveal:"splinters inwards.")[ Suddenly people are inside your apartment, shouting about (link-reveal:"the police.")[ A flashlight blinds you. (live:2s)[Hands grab you.](stop:) (live:4s)[Something smashes into the side of your head.](stop:) (live:6.5s)[(Goto: "Suspect B")](stop:)]]

(if: $day is 1)[Your brother answers on the (link-reveal:"third ring.")[ He has just put his daughter to bed. He tells you about her (link-reveal:"latest exploits.")[ (color:#E88666)[- a fort. The size of a house practically. I (link-reveal:"played the-")[ (color: #7DBCFF)[Eventually he mentions [[the election.->Day 1.1 family]]]]]]]](elseif: $day is 2)[You brother answers on the (link-reveal:"sixth ring.")[ He sounds (link-reveal:"a little shaken.")[ His wife went to (link-reveal:"the protest.")[ She wasn't hurt, but almost got caught up in (link-reveal:"some of the violence.")[ He says that the government are blaming the protesters for (link-reveal:"the violence.")[ But his wife is sure it (link-reveal:"wasn't the protesters' fault.")[ Some of the police shouted (link-reveal:"racist names at her.")[ Names she's not been called since (link-reveal:"first coming to this country.")[ In the background you can hear their daughter (link-reveal:"screaming.")[ He mentions something about teething and [[makes his excuses.->Next day]] ]]]]]]]]]](elseif: $day is 3)[Your brother answers on the (link-reveal:"second ring.")[ He asks about (link-reveal:"your work.")[ You tell him about the new rules and how they've made things more (set: $word1 to "busy")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["busy", "tedious", "fun", "scary"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word1");'>$word1</tw-link>. There's a moment of [[silence.->Day 3.1 Moving advice]]]]](elseif: $day is 4)[Your brother answers (link-reveal:"before the first ring has finished.")[ It's immediately clear he was (link-reveal:"expecting someone else's call.")[ And also clear that [[he's very worked up.->Day 4.1 family]]]]](elseif: $day is 5)[Your brother answers on the (link-reveal:"fourth ring.")[ He's just finished putting his daughter to bed and seems to be [[in a positive mood.->Day 5.1 family]]]](elseif: $day is 6)[Your brother answers on the (link-reveal:"sixth ring.")[ You make polite smalltalk about mutual acquaintances, but (link-reveal:"he seems on edge.")[ You ask him [[what's the matter.->Day 6.1 family]]]]](else:)[(set: $familygone to true)(set: $family to it -1)No one answers the phone. You make yourself a simple dinner and (link-reveal:"try again.")[ There's still no answer. Your brother doesn't tend to be out in the evenings as he likes to be on hand to tuck his daughter in. (link-reveal:"You try a third time.")[ [[Someone answers.->Day 7.1 family]]]]] (set:$family to it +1)

(if: $day is 1)[Your favourite bar is busy tonight. The country has a new president, and everyone is out celebrating or commiserating. You manage to snag (link-reveal:"the last bar stool.")[ The barman spots you and takes your order. Usually he regales you with stories of his childhood overseas, but this evening he's (link-reveal:"worked off his feet.")[ After half an hour a large group of men come in. They've clearly been [[drinking for some time.->Day 1.1]] ]]](elseif: $day is 2)[Your favourite bar is half full, about normal for a week night. You have a booth to yourself near the window where you can (link-reveal:"watch the world go by.")[ Groups of people are bar hopping, some of them already staggering their way (link-reveal:"down the street.")[ When you're halfway through your drink [[a young man runs into the bar.->Day 2.1 drink]]]]](elseif: $day is 3)[The bar is quiet, perfect for letting the evening wash over you while you (link-reveal:"sip your drink.")[ A couple of the regulars don't seem to be there (link-reveal:"tonight.")[ You ask the barman if he's seen them, but he (link-reveal:"just shrugs.")[ He seems out of sorts. Faced with a quiet night he would usually regale you with stories of his (link-reveal:"childhood in India.")[ As you start your second drink, (link-reveal:"a young couple walk in.")[ They look around the bar, whisper to each other, then (link-reveal:"walk straight back out again.")[ When you're ready to head home you... [Leave your usual tip]<tip1| [Leave no tip]<tip1| [Leave a larger than usual tip]<tip2| (click: ?tip1)[(goto: "Next day")] (click: ?tip2)[(set: $suspicion to it +5)(goto: "Next day")]]]]]]]](elseif: $day is 4)[Your usual bar is (link-reveal:"quiet tonight.")[ In fact even the usual barman (link-reveal:"doesn't seem to be there.")[ Usually on a quiet night like this he would hold court at the bar, regaling whoever would listen with stories about (link-reveal:"growing up in India.")[ Instead a dour-faced replacement simply shrugs when (link-reveal:"you ask after him.")[ You sit in the window and watch the world go by. (link-reveal:"The drink still tastes fine.")[ [[As does the second.->Next day]]]]]]]](elseif: $day is 5)[There's a private function taking over half of (link-reveal:"your favourite bar.")[ You manage to grab the last booth for yourself and watch as the function descends from a relatively formal affair to (link-reveal:"drunken dancing.")[ When you return to your table after buying a second drink, [[a slip of paper has materialised.->Day 5.1 drink]]]]](elseif: $day is 6)[Your favourite bar has gone downhill over the last few weeks, losing some of the character that (link-reveal:"made it distinct.")[ Some of the nicer drinks are no longer available following the strict import criteria (link-reveal:"the government has imposed.")[ There are a handful of alright homegrown drinks though, so you stick to those as you ease back in your chair and (link-reveal:"watch the world troop past outside.")[ As you walk home it seems to you like [[there are more police cars out patrolling.->Night 6]]]]]](elseif: $day is 7)[The city centre (link-reveal:"is crowded tonight.")[ Groups totter from bar to bar while you perch in the window of (link-reveal:"your favourite haunt.")[ The atmosphere is like (link-reveal:"a major sporting victory.")[ But there [[hasn't been a match.->Day 7.1 drink]]]]]](elseif: $day is 8)[It's a quiet night. From the window of the bar you watch people (link-reveal:"trickle along the main road.")[ When you're halfway through your first drink someone legs it past the window, (link-reveal:"shoving people out of the way as they go.")[ It was a woman, (link-reveal:"tall and brunette.")[ Two minutes later the police thunder past. One of them doubles back when he [[sees you in the window.->Day 8.1 drink]]]]]](elseif: $day is 9)[Your usual bar is (link-reveal:"packed.")[ Groups cluster together, sporadic bursts of laughter as (link-reveal:"deafening as sirens.")[ (if:$code3 is true)[You were hoping for a bit of quiet to think through the latest missive from the resistance. Instead you feel on edge.](else:)[Although the atmosphere is festive, you're quite happy drinking alone.] Someone approaches you and invites you to (link-reveal:"join their group.")[ They tell you they're celebrating (link-reveal:"taking the country back.")[ You... [[Fob them off and leave.->Next day]] [[Join them.->Day 9.1 drink]]]]]]] (else:)[ ]

(if: $day is 1)[(set: $friend to it + 1)Your friend is a professor of literature at one of the country's (link-reveal:"middle-ranking universities.")[ It's been a few weeks since you saw each other, but before the first few pleasantries are out of your mouth she [[launches into the election results.->Day 1.1 friend]]]](elseif: $day is 2)[(set: $friend to it + 1)(set:$suspicion to it +10)You have to wait for almost half an hour before (link-reveal:"your friend arrives.")[ You ask if she's been stuck in (link-reveal:"a faculty meeting.")[ (color:#E88666)[I was at the protest with some of my students.] You mention the woman from the train with the (link-reveal:"bloody nose.")[ (color:#E88666)[I think [[we were lucky.->Day 2.1 friend]]]]]]](elseif: $day is 3)[(set: $friend to it + 1)Your friend has drinks ready and waiting when you arrive. She seems to be in a good mood and (link-reveal:"you tell her as much.")[ (color:#E88666)[The students have me fired up. Teaching them is an inspiration.] She lowers her voice and tells you about the plans her students have been concocting in an effort to bypass the new law making the [[protests illegal.->Day 3.1 friend]]]](elseif: $day is 4)[(set: $friend to it + 1)You arrive at the bar first and get the drinks in, but your friend (link-reveal:"isn't far behind.")[ She immediately starts telling you about a letter she has received, notifying her that her behaviour is being monitored following [[an anonymous complaint.->Day 4.1 friend]]]](elseif: $day is 5)[(set: $friend to it + 1)Your friend arrives shortly after you. She (link-reveal:"seems tense today.")[ She asks how your job is going, almost before you've had the chance to (link-reveal:"say hello.")[ You tell her about [[the new role and responsibilities.->Day 5.1 friend]]]]](elseif: $day is 6)[(if: $blame is "it could have been your university lecturer friend.")[(set: $friendstatus to "gone")You don't seem able to get hold of your friend. You contact her university, but they say she didn't turn up for her afternoon lectures. Eventually you decide it's a lost cause and [[call it a night.->Night 6]]](else:)[(if: $code is true)[(set: $friend to it + 1)She has suggested a (link-reveal:"quieter bar than normal.")[ When you walk through the door the handful of other patrons turn to stare at you. Your friend tells them it's ok, and they [[turn away.->Day 6.1 drink]]]](else:)[(set: $friendstatus to "gone")You meet in your usual bar, but your friend feels a little (link-reveal:"standoffish.")[ She tells you that there's a busy period coming up at university, with a lot of essays to be marked. It may not be possible to (link-reveal:"meet up for a little while.")[ She finishes her drink and makes her excuses when you're (link-reveal:"barely halfway through yours.")[ As you walk home it seems to you like [[there are more police cars out patrolling.->Night 6]]]]]]]](elseif: $day is 7)[(if: $code is true)[(set: $friend to it + 1)You've arranged to meet at the bar separately. Your friend is becoming concerned that someone is following her when she (link-reveal:"leaves the university.")[ You arrive first. The other patrons of the bar (link-reveal:"keep themselves to themselves.")[ Eventually [[your friend arrives.->Day 7.1 friend]]]]](else:)[(set: $friendstatus to "gone")You meet in your usual bar, but your friend feels a little (link-reveal:"standoffish.")[ She tells you that there's a busy period coming up at university, with a lot of essays to be marked. It may not be possible to (link-reveal:"meet up for a little while.")[ She finishes her drink and makes her excuses when you're (link-reveal:"barely halfway through yours.")[ As you walk home it seems to you like [[there are more police cars out patrolling.->Next day]]]]]]](elseif: $day is 8)[(if:$code is true)[(set: $friend to it + 1)The bar your friend has suggested appears to be closed. (if: $friendstatus is "known")[It's the resistance bar you've met in before.] You (link-reveal:"keep walking past it.")[ Someone [[whispers your name.->Day 8.1 friend]]]](else:)[(set: $friendstatus to "gone")You meet in your usual bar, but your friend feels a little (link-reveal:"standoffish.")[ She tells you that there's a busy period coming up at university, with a lot of essays to be marked. It may not be possible to (link-reveal:"meet up for a little while.")[ She finishes her drink and makes her excuses when you're (link-reveal:"barely halfway through yours.")[ As you walk home it seems to you like [[there are more police cars out patrolling.->Night 8]]]]]]](elseif: $day is 9)[You try to contact your friend, but don't seem to be able to get in touch. (if: $friendstatus is "known")[You spend the evening panicking, wondering if she's deep in hiding or if she's been picked up by the police as a dissident.](else:)[Perhaps she's tied up at university, or marking essays and doesn't want to be disturbed.] Eventually you stop trying and pour yourself a large drink(if: $friendstatus is "known")[ to calm your nerves]. It goes [[straight to your head.->Next day]]] (else:)[ ]

(if: $day is 1)[An engrossing serial detailing the lives and loves of a wealthy family through decades of war and change (link-reveal:"comes to a head tonight.")[ You listen rapt while the paterfamilias decries the excesses of youth, remembering how just a few short episodes ago his own father railed at him in (link-reveal:"just the same way.")[ After the serial ends come (link-reveal:"the ads.")[ (color:#E88666)[//Can't beat the winter blues? You $word2 with Dopraxycaine.//] (if:$word2 is "can")[You wrinkle your nose. Must have missed that one.](else:)[Your handiwork is broadcast for the nation to hear.] Then comes [[the news->Day 1.1 radio]].]]]](elseif: $day is 2)[A new ongoing serial has (link-reveal:"recently started.")[ A rural community has been surprised by a family of immigrants moving into the village. Originally suspicious of the newcomers' ways, the villagers are (link-reveal:"starting to thaw.")[ Tonight the grandmother of the new family learns how to make some traditional dishes, then wows the village with (link-reveal:"her own fusion take on them.")[ You make yourself a cup of cocoa while the ads are on, only turning the volume back up for [[the news->Day 2.1 radio]].]]]](elseif: $day is 3)[In the ongoing serial, the immigrant family have adjusted to their new community and are starting to become the hub around which (link-reveal:"the social calendar revolves.")[ Whether it's giving impromptu cookery classes, leading a traditional dance troupe or a charity drive, there's nowhere the family aren't (link-reveal:"at the centre of things.")[ [[Then come the ads->radio 3.1]]]]](elseif: $day is 4)[In the ongoing serial the immigrant family are targeted for abuse. The rest of the villagers, once hostile themselves, rally around the family and (link-reveal:"hound the abusers out.")[ During the ad break you hear one that crossed your desk: (color:#E88666)[//Know your neighbours. Good neighbours mean good communities.//] (if: $word4 is "Reject ad entirely")[Your boss must have overridden your rejection of the ad.] You idly wonder what you're meant to do if you have bad neighbours, then [[the news starts.->radio 4.1]]]](elseif: $day is 5)[In the ongoing serial the immigrant family are joined by a new relative. It quickly becomes apparent that this is in fact someone on the run (link-reveal:"from the authorities.")[ The other villagers lead the police on a merry dance as they (link-reveal:"help the well-meaning stranger.")[ When the ads start it's strange (link-reveal:"not to hear one you've worked on.")[ [[But then the news starts.->radio 5.1]]]]]](elseif: $day is 6)[In the ongoing serial the police are still hunting for the illegal immigrant and the villagers are still (link-reveal:"hiding him.")[ He reveals himself to be a concert pianist and wows the village with an impromptu performance in the village hall. Halfway through (link-reveal:"the police arrive")[, but the village elders distract them while the immigrant is hidden and replaced by the (link-reveal:"five year-old daughter of one of the farmers.")[ She plays a cacophonous Chopsticks much to the policemen's confusion. After the ads, [[the news begins.->Day 6.1 radio]]]]]](elseif: $day is 7)[In the ongoing serial, the immigrant family is (link-reveal:"in trouble.")[ They've been forced into hiding to escape detention. They're moving between sympathetic villagers' (link-reveal:"houses and barns.")[ But someone in the village has (link-reveal:"tipped off the authorities.")[ Feeling the noose tightening, the immigrant family, who are privvy to so many villagers' secrets, try to do a nice thing for (link-reveal:"everyone who has sheltered them.")[ And (link-reveal:"even those who haven't.")[ They bake cakes, fix roofs, patch up friendships and leave anonymous love notes. The episode ends with the village coming together for a final valiant standoff against an (link-reveal:"increasingly militarised police.")[ Then it's time for [[the news.->Day 7.1 radio]]]]]]]]](elseif: $day is 8)[The ongoing serial is coming to a head tonight. The immigrant family has been (link-reveal:"rounded up by the police.")[ The villagers came together as one and bravely forced them (link-reveal:"out of hiding.")[ Under intense questioning by the police, the family reveal themselves to be foreign agents who had been (link-reveal:"helping to plan a coup.")[ The actors seem underwhelmed by the script, which it sounds like they've been given only (link-reveal:"moments before going on air.")[ Then, after the ads, comes [[the news.->Day 8.1 radio]]]]]]](elseif: $day is 9)[There's a new serial (link-reveal:"starting tonight.")[ It promises to be a historical epic, taking in one of the most crucial moments of the nation's history, when they stood alone against (link-reveal:"invading forces.")[ The first episode centres on a young farmer before the war. By the end he has joined the army and (link-reveal:"war is looming.")[ You make a cup of tea [[before the news starts.->Day 9.1 radio]]]]]] (else:)[ ] (set: $radio to it +1)

(if: $day is 1)[You consult your bookshelf then select... [[Ten Minutes To The Moon->Reading result]] - A trio of astronauts triumph over adversity to reach the moon. [[The Cuckoo's Song->Reading result]] - A spy in the heart of a corrupt government must complete his mission. Whatever the cost. [[Learning To Let Go->Reading result]] - A young wife finds that her husband is not everything she thought he was, and must start again just when she thought she had everything figured out.](elseif: $day is 2)[You consult your bookshelf then select... [[The Inspector Speaks->Reading result]] - The final in a long-running police procedural series. The Inspector, tired after witnessing years of corruption, takes a stand and will either clean the whole department up or be forcibly silenced. [[A Clutch Of Pearls->Reading result]] - A collection of short stories by notable female writers, offering a wide ranging and witty critique of modern gender mores. [[Life On The Lam->Reading result]] - Two teenagers kill their abusive father, but when the police don't believe them they escape custody and move from town to town, always one step ahead of the law.](elseif: $day is 3)[You consult your bookshelf then select... [[A Town Called Palace->Reading result]] - In the far future the ruling class have palaces so large they are effectively self-contained cities. When a scullery maid and cook start to question the system they are forced on the run. But what secrets will they uncover? [[A Calling-on Song->Reading result]] - A young man questioning his place in the world is besieged by dreams of folk stories. But when one of the folk characters reaches out of the dream and into reality he must come face to face with the truth about the world and himself. [[A Day To Dread->Reading result]] - It should be the best day of her life. But instead a wedding becomes a fiasco, as first the venue cancels, and then the fiancee is found to be cheating. With nothing to lose it's time to tell it like it is and learn to love again.](elseif: $day is 4)[You consult your bookshelf then select... [[Bitter Friday->Reading result]] - The final day before the summer holidays and Carson will be taking home a bad report card. He has just one day to try and right the wrongs of the last school year, but can he? And more importantly, does he want to? [[Seven Swans->Reading result]] - A semi-autobiographical trip through China, stopping off at seven notable sites where the author imagines love affairs set against the grand backdrop of history. [[Deceit Unbound->Reading result]] - A story of corruption at the heart of a government, with one low-level employee the only man who can bring a regime to its knees and help save the soul of the country.](elseif: $day is 5)[You consult your bookshelf then select... [[A Cure For Sickness->Reading result]] - A ripping yarn following a snake oil salesman through the Old West as he relies on his quick tongue to best some of the most famous gunfighters of the day. [[A World Above, A World Below->Reading result]] - A young woman finds herself stranded in India as myths and legends come to life. Can she find her way out, and will she want to? [[Teaching Teacher To Teach->Reading result]] - A humourous exploration of the trials and frustrations of becoming a teacher. An idealistic young graduate has his eyes opened. Will the bueaurocracy crush his spirit, or will that be the fault of Class C?](elseif: $day is 6)[The local library has closed, so your formerly sagging bookshelf is looking a little light. Tonight it's a choice between... [[Dearest Audience->Reading result]] - The stage memoir of one of the country's most respected actors is told in a narrative form. From humble beginnings to alcohol-fuelled affairs with prominent men and women, every detail is handsomely told. [[The Wall->Reading result]] - An allegorical sci-fi novel about a spacefaring race that decides to cut itself off from other planets. When they start building The Wall, a shell around their entire planet, tensions flare.](elseif: $day is 7)[With the local library now closed you've only got a couple of books to chose from... [[All The World->Reading result]] - On her deathbed an elderly woman recounts stories of her adventures, interspersed with glimpses of a formerly permissive society crumbling into xenophobia. [[A Handful Of Dynamite->Reading result]] - Frustrated by the excesses of corrupt media barons, three downtrodden friends embark on a thrilling series of attacks against lying newspapers and television networks.](elseif: $day is 8)[You consult your bookshelf then select... [[Up The Anti->Reading result]] - An undercover cop must infiltrate a terrorist organisation that styles itself as anti-facist. With his cover story in tatters and the terrorists plotting a coup, can he stop them in time? [[A Love Supreme->Reading result]] - set against the backdrop of a historical war, a grieving widow allows an injured soldier to recuperate in her house. Feelings begin to stir, but when she finds he is an enemy soldier who has simply stolen a friendly uniform, she must place her love for her country above anything else.](elseif: $day is 9)[You consult your bookshelf then select... [[The Flag->Reading result]] - Terrorists strike at the heart of the government. The only man who can stop them is the President, a former soldier who happens to keep a small arsenal in his office. But it's one man against a tide of evil. How long can he hold out? [[Hurricance->Reading result]] - A storm is coming. But for one woman it's worse than high winds and torrential rain. Living alone in an isolated village, a schoolteacher becomes the only witness to an invading force. Can she get word to the authorities before it is too late? The storm is closing in and time is running out.] (else:)[ ] (set:$reading to it +1)

(if: $day is 1)[Despite all the coffee today, you find yourself in need of an early night. Anything else can (link-reveal:"keep for another day.")[ You dream of wheat fields, pancakes and an old wooden chair. Hopefully you'll [[wake up refreshed.->Next day]]]](elseif: $day is 2)[You find your work mentally draining, so after a rudimentary dinner you (link-reveal:"hit the sack.")[ You dream of a lighthouse, threadbare socks and a terrifying maths teacher from your first school. Hopefully you'll [[wake up refreshed.->Next day]]]](elseif: $day is 3)[You make yourself a cup of cocoa and settle down to sleep (link-reveal:"nice and early.")[ Halfway through a dream about someone holding a wagon wheel on a snowy roof, (link-reveal:"you stir.")[ There's movement (link-reveal:"in the building.")[ Down the hall a door is knocked on. There's a muffled shout. But it (link-reveal:"seems very far off.")[ In the morning you wonder if you [[dreamt it after all.->Next day]]]]]]](elseif: $day is 4)[(if:$protest is false)[You're not in the mood for much tonight, and after rustling up a quick bite to eat (link-reveal:"decide to call it a night.")[ You dream of a road leading off into the distance, a lurking shadow and a cup of coffee that never seems to empty. Hopefully you'll [[wake up refreshed.->Next day]]]](else:)[(if: $dissident is false)[After the excitement of the protest you're too antsy to do much this evening. You try to sleep, but keep thinking about the sound of chanting (link-reveal:"turning into screams.")[ When you do eventually sleep you dream of thunderstorms, a field of cows and marching automatons. Hopefully you'll [[wake up refreshed->Next day]]]](else:)[After the excitement of the protest you're too antsy to do much this evening. You try to sleep, but your head (link-reveal:"hurts too much.")[ After the judicious application of whisky and painkillers (link-reveal:"sleep comes a little easier.")[ You dream of a guillotine, cheering crowds and a jewelled throne. Hopefully your head won't hurt [[in the morning.->Next day]]]]]]](elseif: $day is 5)[The new responsibilities have left you feeling drained. You sip some warm cocoa and (link-reveal:"drift off.")[ You dream of a skyscraper being constructed, a flag waving gently in the breeze and a dark, dark tunnel. Hopefully you'll [[wake up feeling refreshed.->Next day]]]](elseif: $day is 6)[You sleep fitfully, overthinking (link-reveal:"the day's events.")[ Regardless, you would have been woken up anyway by (link-reveal:"the sound of boots in the hallway.")[ They carry on right past your door. You hear splintering elsewhere in the building. Shouting. Crying. Then the boots thud past the other way and (link-reveal:"all is silent again.")[ When you do snatch some sleep it is [[light and dreamless.->Next day]]]]]](elseif: $day is 7)[(if: $code2 is true)[Sleep doesn't come easily now. You're always waiting for that knock on the door.](else:)[Sleep doesn't come easily now. Icy fingers of dread claw at you in the small hours.] Regardless, eventually you manage to snatch a (link-reveal:"few hours sleep.")[ You dream of an endless road stretching into the distance, a shadow chasing you down a narrow corridor, and fanged beasts swooping overhead. You hope you'll feel a little refreshed [[in the morning.->Next day]]]](elseif: $day is 8)[(if:$dissident is true)[You fall asleep quickly (link-reveal:"for once.")[ During the night you're woken up by (link-reveal:"the sound of boots in the hallway.")[ They come to a stop (link-reveal:"outside your door.")[ Your front door (link-reveal:"splinters.")[ People are inside your apartment, shouting about (link-reveal:"the police.")[ A flashlight blinds you. (live:2s)[Hands grab you.](stop:) (live:4s)[Something smashes into the side of your head.](stop:) (live:6.5s)[(Goto: "Suspect dissident")](stop:)]]]]]](else:)[You fall asleep quickly (link-reveal:"for once.")[ During the night you're woken up by (link-reveal:"the sound of boots in the hallway.")[ They carry on right past your door. You hear splintering elsewhere in the building. Shouting. Crying. Then the boots thud past the other way and (link-reveal:"all is silent again.")[ When you get back to sleep it is [[light and dreamless.->Next day]]]]]]](elseif: $day is 9)[(if: $code3 is true)[Sleep doesn't come easily tonight. You find yourself thinking about the resistance, about there being only (link-reveal:"one more communication.")[ Maybe you'll be able to sleep properly once it's (link-reveal:"all done.")[ Early in the morning you hear boots in the hallway (link-reveal:"again.")[ You (link-reveal:"hold your breath.")[ They go right past your door. Eventually you sleep. You dream of being [[dragged away.->Next day]]]]]]](else:)[You fall asleep quickly. You're in the middle of a dream about a large apple pie when you're woken by boots in the hallway (link-reveal:"again.")[ They go right past your door and (link-reveal:"carry on.")[ You fall back asleep easily, but [[can't quite get back to the dream about the pie.->Next day]]]]]] (else:)[ ] (set:$earlynight to it +1)

(if: $day is 1)[(goto: "Day 2")] (elseif: $day is 2)[(goto: "Day 3")] (elseif: $day is 3)[(goto: "Day 4")] (elseif: $day is 4)[(goto: "Day 5")] (elseif: $day is 5)[(goto: "Day 6")] (elseif: $day is 6)[(goto: "Day 7")] (elseif: $day is 7)[(goto: "Day 8")] (elseif: $day is 8)[(goto: "Day 9")] (else:)[(goto: "Day 10")]

//Three weeks later...// (live:2s)[(goto: "Journey to 2")] (set: $day to 2)

The train is [more quiet]<next| than usual on the way to work. (click: ?next)[The election results won't be known until (link-reveal:"later in the day.")[ The speculation in the papers is that there will be a (link-reveal:"new government.")[ Maybe they will be able to (link-reveal:"fix the job market.")[ You've never paid that much attention to politics yourself because (set: $politicalview to "you have always got on ok")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["you have always got on ok", "you find it boring", "they are all as bad as each other", "nothing ever really changes"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$politicalview");'>$politicalview</tw-link>. It's going to be a (link-reveal:"long day.")[ (text-style:"blur")[You fall asleep half way to the [[city centre.->Opening Intro]]]]]]]]

The train is five minutes late (link-reveal:"today.")[ Because (link-reveal:"always.")[ All the usual commuters are (link-reveal:"present and correct:")[ The man with the combover and his nose (link-reveal:"buried in a book;")[ The woman with immaculate clothes who always manages to (link-reveal:"drop her newspaper;")[ The two brothers who whisper to each other for (link-reveal:"the whole journey.")[ But there are [[a few more people today too.]]]]]]]]

At work you pour yourself some acrid coffee and (link-reveal:"sit down at your desk.")[ A memo from your boss is on top of (link-reveal:"your papers.")[ //(Color:black)[Political ads still not allowed.]// You (link-reveal:"shake your head.")[ Following the election there have been protests (link-reveal:"every day.")[ As a result, the Advertising Corrections Team has been ordered to extend the moritorium on political advertising until the government deems the situation (link-reveal:"calmed enough.")[ It just means [[more work to do.->Day 2 Work]]]]]]]

//Crooked teeth? Our dentists (set: $word1 to "can")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["can", "could"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word1");'>$word1</tw-link> get you smiling again.// //Open a (set: $word2 to "can")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["can", "could"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word2");'>$word2</tw-link> of sardines and you (set: $word3 to "can")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["can", "could"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word3");'>$word3</tw-link> win a holiday.// //The shirt that (set: $word4 to "can")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["can", "could"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word4");'>$word4</tw-link> get you the girls. Now in blue.// You stifle a yawn as (link-reveal:"your boss walks past.")[ He looks tired too. You reach for [[the next sheet of paper.->Day 2 Work 2]]]

//(set: $word5 to "Democracy is under threat. Donate to the Association of Democratic Lawyers today to help save it.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["Democracy is under threat. Donate to the Association of Democratic Lawyers today to help save it.", "Donate to the Association of Democratic Lawyers today.", "Reject ad entirely."]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word5");'>$word5</tw-link>// |alert1>[(text-style:"subscript")[About the advertiser]] { (click: ?alert1)[(alert: "This group was set up during the election campaign ostensibly to support the causes of marginalised groups and the democratic process. Their communications have solely been aimed at the new President and his government.")]} //Is your mattress over seven years old? Time for a change. Buy the Dormo mark 2 and you (set: $word6 to "can")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["can", "could"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word6");'>$word6</tw-link> get a great night's sleep again.// //(set: $word7 to "Doctors Across Borders need your help. Donate today and help people in need across the world.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["Doctors Across Borders need your help. Donate today and help people in need across the world.", "Reject ad entirely"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word7");'>$word7</tw-link>// |alert2>[(text-style:"subscript")[About the advertiser]] { (click: ?alert2)[(alert: "Doctors Across Borders was founded with the aim of sending doctors into countries in dire healthcare situations, for example war, famine, widespread disease. They are politically neutral.")]} At the end of the day you place your amended papers on your boss' desk and [[head for the station.->Result 2]]

Eventually your train home (link-reveal:"turns up.")[ At the stop after you get on, more people than usual (link-reveal:"rush onto the train.")[ The regulars seem to shrink back at the (link-reveal:"influx of strangers.")[ As everyone shuffles down the carriage you notice the woman from this morning. (if: $protester is true)[She recognises you and [[approaches.->Journey from 2.1]]](else:)[She comes to a stop [[in front of your seat.->Journey from 2.1]]]]]]

{(if:$day is 9 and $code3 is true and $resistanceletter is false)[When you arrive home an envelope is sitting on your doormat. (link-reveal:"It's blank.")[ You open it immediately. It's from [[the resistance.->Resistance letter]]]] (elseif: $day is 7 and $family is >0 and $familyletter is false)[When you arrive home a letter is sitting on your doormat. (link-reveal:"You recognise the handwriting instantly.")[ It's [[your brother's.->family letter]]]]} (else:)[The evening is yours. (link-reveal:"You could...")[(if: $suspicion is > 100)[(goto: "Suspect")](elseif: $suspicion is >= 50 and $letter is false)[ As you're deciding what to do, you hear a (link-reveal:"knock at your door.")[ When you open the door (link-reveal:"no-one is there.")[ But there is [[an envelope.]]]]](else:)[ |family>[[[call your family]]] [[go out alone for a drink]] |friend>[[[meet a friend for a drink]]] [[listen to the radio]] [[read a book]] [[have an early night]] (if: $friendstatus is "gone")[(replace: ?friend)[(color: #FFDEBD)[(text-style:"strike")[meet a friend for a drink]]]] (if: $familyletter is true or $familygone is true)[(replace: ?family)[(color: #FFDEBD)[(text-style:"strike")[call your family]]]] ]]]

//Two weeks later...// (live:2s)[(goto: "Journey to 3")] (set: $day to 3)

//One month later...// (live:2s)[(goto: "Journey to 4")] (set: $day to 4)

//Two weeks later...// (live:2s)[(goto: "Journey to 5")] (set: $day to 5)

//One week later...// (live:2s)[(goto: "Journey to 6")] (set: $day to 6)

//Three weeks later...// (live:2s)[(goto: "Journey to 7")](stop:) (set: $day to 7)

//A few days later...// (live:2s)[(goto: "Journey to 8")] (set: $day to 8)

//The next day...// (live:2s)[(goto: "Journey to 9")] (set: $day to 9)

//The following day...// (live:2s)[(goto: "Journey to 10")] (set: $day to 10)

The train is only one minute late today, the (link-reveal:"best it's been all year.")[ Two police officers are (link-reveal:"stationed on the platform.")[ It's a new mandate from (link-reveal:"the government.")[ Alongside their ban on unsanctioned gatherings of large groups, they have (link-reveal:"increased visible policing.")[ Their presence makes you feel (set: $policeview to "safe")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["safe", "nervous"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$policeview");'>$policeview</tw-link>. At least there hasn't been a repeat of the violent protests (link-reveal:"since the new laws.")[ The man with the combover is with a much younger woman. You [[spend the journey->New rule 2]] trying to decide if she's a lover or a daughter.]]]]]

The train is (link-reveal:"on time today.")[(link-reveal:" Almost.")[ The two brothers who spend every journey whispering to each other are particularly energetic today, one of them gesticulating wildly while the other (link-reveal:"stifles laughter.")[ (if: $suspicion is >= 30)[Perhaps it's your imagination but they seem to glance over at you more frequently than at other people.] When you arrive at the station there's a queue to get (link-reveal:"through the barriers.")[ In front of you (link-reveal:"the combover man checks his watch and tuts.")[ As well as tickets, papers are (link-reveal:"being checked at the barriers.")[ You show your government employee card and are [[waved through.->Day 4 Work]]]]]]]]

The train is (link-reveal:"on time.")[ You almost don't have time to buy a newspaper before boarding but (link-reveal:"just about manage it.")[ The headline is a takedown of the president's (link-reveal:"flagship immigration policy.")[ It accuses him of lying in no uncertain terms, and calls for (link-reveal:"other papers to follow suit.")[ You glance around the carriage at other front pages and see (link-reveal:"similar headlines.")[ When you get off the train you have your ID (link-reveal:"ready for the checks.")[ But there's [[even more of a queue today.->Journey to 5.1]]]]]]]]

You pick up a copy of the paper before (link-reveal:"getting on to the train.")[ Which is (link-reveal:"on time.")[ The paper carries a headline (link-reveal:"you helped rewrite.")[ You feel (set: $headlinereaction to "proud")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["proud", "ambivalent", "numb", "nauseated"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$headlinereaction");'>$headlinereaction</tw-link>. Once ensconced in your usual seat, you (link-reveal:"open the paper.")[ An envelope falls out. (if:$codewarning is true)[You've been waiting for something like this since (link-reveal:"that night in the bar.")[You... [[Open the envelope.->Journey to 6.1a]] [[Pocket the envelope->Journey to 6.1b]]]](else:)[You... [[Open the envelope.->Journey to 6.1a]] [[Pocket the envelope->Journey to 6.1b]]]]]]]

The train is (link-reveal:"on time again this morning.")[ (if: $code is true)[Inside your paper is (link-reveal:"another envelope.")[ It's the (link-reveal:"fourth in a row.")[ You [[open it carefully.->Journey to 7 Code]]]]] (else:)[(if: $blame is "it could have been the lady from the train.")[There's still no sign of the smartly dressed clumsy lady. You try not to think too hard about where she might be.] You glance through the stories in the paper, but they're all (link-reveal:"familiar to you now.")[ The sanctions against persons from countries deemed a negative cultural influence have been (link-reveal:"ramped up.")[ The newspaper is very clear about how necessary this is for (link-reveal:"national security.")[ The story about theatre director Harmony Yates seeking asylum in Germany had to be (link-reveal:"removed entirely.")[ You enjoy rereading the match report on the back page, and [[the journey flies by.->Day 7 Work]]]]]]]]

The train is (link-reveal:"on time again today.")[ You buy a newspaper (link-reveal:"out of habit still.")[ It's nice to have something to (link-reveal:"hide behind.")[ (if:$code is true)[And besides, how else would the resistance (link-reveal:"contact you?")[ But there's no envelope.]] Only one of the |brothers>[two brothers] is on the train today. (click: ?brothers)[You wonder what's happened to (link-reveal:"the other one.")[ (link-reveal:"Illness?")[ (link-reveal:"Changed jobs?")[ (link-reveal:"Moved away?")[ Or (if: $blame is "it could have been the lady from the train.")[the same thing that happened to the clumsy lady?](else:)[something altogether worse?] The remaining brother looks around the carriage for the whole journey, like he's (link-reveal:"searching for someone.")[ You wonder if //he// even knows [[what's happened to his brother.->New rule 4]]]]]]]]]]]

Neither of the brothers are on the train (link-reveal:"this morning.")[ The combover man seems to have his head held (link-reveal:"slightly higher than usual.")[ (if: $suspicion is >= 60)[He gives you a strange smirk, then gets back to his book.](else:)[He gives you a slight head nod, then gets back to his book.] You can't see the book title, but the cover has an image of (link-reveal:"flags and tanks.")[ (if: $code is true)[An envelope is waiting for you in your newspaper. [[You open it.->Journey to 9.1]]](else:)[You skim through the news without taking any of it in. Eventually you (text-style:"blur")[[[doze off.->Day 9 Work]]]]]]]

(if: $code3 is true)[You can't concentrate (link-reveal:"on the way to work.")[ The carriage is three quarters full. You steal glances, wondering if anyone else knows about (link-reveal:"the resistance's plans.")[ The combover man has his newspaper spread wide, into the personal space of (link-reveal:"the people either side.")[ A woman a few seats along is reading a book and chuckles out loud (link-reveal:"every few minutes.")[ At the station you keep expecting guards to stop you at the gates, but (link-reveal:"no-one does.")[ You wonder if anyone will leave your office at 10am. [[You wonder if you will.->Day 10 Work]]]]]]]](else:)[The train is (link-reveal:"on time again.")[ The carriage is about (link-reveal:"three quarters full.")[ The combover man has his newspaper spread wide, into the personal space of (link-reveal:"the people either side.")[ A woman a few seats along is reading a book and chuckles out loud (link-reveal:"every few minutes.")[ You fall asleep, waking up just in time to [[dash off the train.->Day 10 Work]]]]]]]

You pour a large coffee before even looking at the (link-reveal:"stack of paperwork on your desk.")[ Work has become (link-reveal:"increasingly busy.")[ As well as tightening up policing, the government has introduced a (link-reveal:"new advertising rule.")[ In order to stimulate the economy, and as a sanction against meddling foreign powers, [[advertising of products from certain foreign countries has been banned.->New rule 2.1]]]]]

//(set: $word1 to "Need a new typewriter? Need one that is world-class and guaranteed for five years? We have just the type for you.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["Need a new typewriter? Need one that is world-class and guaranteed for five years? We have just the type for you.", "Reject ad entirely"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word1");'>$word1</tw-link>// |alert1>[(text-style:"subscript")[About the advertiser]] {(click:?alert1)[(alert:"Arsene Mechanical are a domestic manufacturer of typewriters, printing machinery and telephones. Ninety five percent of their sales are domestic, with five percent exported to South Africa.")]} //(set: $word2 to "A beach. A soul. Two hearts. Discover the new fragrance from Davide Lille. Discover Heaven.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["A beach. A soul. Two hearts. Discover the new fragrance from Davide Lille. Discover Heaven.", "Reject ad entirely"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word2");'>$word2</tw-link>// |alert2>[(text-style:"subscript")[About the advertiser]] {(click:?alert2)[(alert:"Davide Lille was a French company, now owned by a Bangladeshi parent company. Most of their perfumes are outsourced to a small family perfumery. Attempts to diversify into the fashion industry have so far failed.")]} //(set: $word3 to "Can you reach a mind? Can you expand a horizon? Can you take a hand when it needs help? Then teach.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["Can you reach a mind? Can you expand a horizon? Can you take a hand when it needs help? Then teach.","Could you reach a mind? Could you expand a horizon? Could you take a hand when it needs help? Then teach.", "Reject ad entirely"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word3");'>$word3</tw-link>// |alert3>[(text-style:"subscript")[About the advertiser]] {(click:?alert3)[(alert:"The National Teachers' Union represents the interests of their members in pay discussions, employment disputes and political negotiations. In the last financial year seventy percent of their spending was on political campaigning. NTU banners were prominently displayed at the recently banned anti-government protests.")]} You check the time. Somehow it's only (link-reveal:"lunch.")[ Today it's a spicy tomato soup with crusty bread from the lunch cart. The lady always gives you extra bread.] After you've eaten you pour another terrible coffee and [[get back to work.->Day 3 Work 2]]

//(set: $word4 to "If you are bringing home the bacon, bring home the best.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["If you are bringing home the bacon, bring home the best.", "Reject ad entirely"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word4");'>$word4</tw-link>// |alert1>[(text-style:"subscript")[About the advertiser]] {(click:?alert1)[(alert:"Danish Meats Corp is a Chinese company specialising in reformed meat products. They are the world's number one company for pig-based products, number four for cow and number six for chicken.")]} //(set: $word5 to "Give domestic abuse nowhere to hide. Every five pounds can help someone escape a violent relationship.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["Give domestic abuse nowhere to hide. Every five pounds can help someone escape a violent relationship.", "Give domestic abuse nowhere to hide. Every five pounds could help someone escape a violent relationship.", "Reject ad entirely"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word5");'>$word5</tw-link>// |alert2>[(text-style:"subscript")[About the advertiser]] {(click:?alert2)[(alert:"Safe Homes is a domestic charity that oversees a number of shelters where women and men can stay to escape violent partners. More than half of their time and funding is spent lobbying the government for state run shelters and tougher punshments for repeat offenders.")]} //(set: $word6 to "The home of ancient wisdom. The home of modern technology. The home of great flavours. Visit India, the home you never knew you had.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["The home of ancient wisdom. The home of modern technology. The home of great flavours. Visit India, the home you never knew you had.", "Reject ad entirely"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word6");'>$word6</tw-link>// |alert3>[(text-style:"subscript")[About the advertiser]] {(click:?alert3)[(alert:"Visit India is the Indian government's tourism promotion arm. They run organised tours, bespoke trips and itineraries to suit individuals or groups. This year is the year of Indian cuisine and a number of culinary tours have been heavily discounted.")]} Thanks to the new rules you have to work (link-reveal:"half an hour later than usual.")[ When you take your papers to your boss he gives a (link-reveal:"sympathetic grimace.")[ (color:#E88666)[Maybe it won't be for much longer.] You (link-reveal:"grunt agreement")[, unsure if he meant that the government would be changing the rules soon, or [[won't last much longer.->Day 3 Result]]]]]

On the (link-reveal:"train home")[ (more than ten minutes late)] the man with the combover is (link-reveal:"with the young woman again.")[ It becomes abundantly clear (link-reveal:"they are lovers.")[ You start imagining (link-reveal:"his life.")[ (link-reveal:"His incredible sense of humour.")[ (link-reveal:"His fortune made on the stock market.")[ (link-reveal:"His youth as an avant garde musician.")[ Or whatever else it may be that has attracted the young lady (link-reveal:"to him.")[ Then he notices (link-reveal:"someone staring.")[ Not you, thank god, but (link-reveal:"a man three seats down from you.")[ The combover man stands and (link-reveal:"starts yelling.")[ (color:#E88666)[What's your problem? Got (link-reveal:"something you want to say?")[ You come over here and take money out of the pockets of our workers. But that's (link-reveal:"not enough.")[ You want (link-reveal:"our women too.")[ You (link-reveal:"darkie bastard.")[ (color:#7DBCFF)[Other people are staring over their newspapers. The target of the combover man's ire is staring at his shoes. (link-reveal:"You...")[ [Bury your head in your paper]<option1| [Intervene]<option2| (click: ?option1)[(set: $stepin to false)(goto:"Journey from 3.1")] (click: ?option2)[(set: $stepin to true)(goto:"Journey from 3.1")]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]

(if: $stepin is true)[(set: $suspicion to it +10)You stand up and tell the combover man (link-reveal:"to shut up.")[ He splutters and turns an interesting (link-reveal:"shade of pink.")[ His ladyfriend (link-reveal:"looks daggers at you.")[ But they alight (link-reveal:"at the next stop.")[ And the man he had been shouting at (link-reveal:"whispers a thank you.")[ Everyone goes back to //actually// (link-reveal:"reading their papers.")[ And finally the train pulls in at [[your station.->Home Hub]]]]]]]]] (else:)[The man rants for a full five minutes, blaming the man, and immigrants in general, for everything from the economy to (link-reveal:"the performance of his favourite team.")[ No-one else says (link-reveal:"a word.")[ At the next stop the combover man and his girlfriend alight, and everyone goes back to //actually// [[reading their papers.->Home Hub]]]]]

When you reach the office everyone is discussing (link-reveal:"the ID checks.")[ Your boss announces that it's part of a new crackdown on (link-reveal:"illegal immigrants.")[ And due to certain foreign powers stoking undesirable sentiment a number of new countries have been added to the (link-reveal:"Sanction List.")[ Products or organisations from France, Germany, Belgium and Spain (link-reveal:"may no longer advertise.")[ You sigh. More rules, [[more work.->Day 4 Work 2]]]]]]

//(set: $word1 to "The shirt that can get you the girls. Now in salmon.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["The shirt that can get you the girls. Now in salmon.", "The shirt that could get you the girls. Now in salmon.", "Reject ad entirely"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word1");'>$word1</tw-link>// |alert1>[(text-style:"subscript")[About the advertiser]] {(click:?alert1)[(alert:"White and Sons is a family run business with factories in India, Pakistan and Indonesia. The head office is in The Netherlands.")]} //(set: $word2 to "When the unthinkable happens, we will be there for you.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["When the unthinkable happens, we will be there for you.", "Reject ad entirely"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word2");'>$word2</tw-link>// |alert2>[(text-style:"subscript")[About the advertiser]] {(click:?alert2)[(alert:"Virtuoso is a trading name for the Heinlich & co insurance group. Heinlich & co are a German corporation, the largest insurance group in Europe.")]} //(set: $word3 to "Doctors Across Borders need your help. Donate today and help people in need across the world.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["Doctors Across Borders need your help. Donate today and help people in need across the world.", "Reject ad entirely"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word3");'>$word3</tw-link>// |alert3>[(text-style:"subscript")[About the advertiser]] {(click:?alert3)[(alert:"Doctors Across Borders was founded with the aim of sending doctors into countries in dire healthcare situations, for example war, famine, widespread disease. They are politically neutral and based in France.")]} You're ravenous (link-reveal:"when the lunch cart comes.")[ The usual lady isn't working today, and when you ask after her the replacement (link-reveal:"just shrugs.")[ You try not to get crumbs from your roll [[all over your desk.->Day 4 Work 3]]]]

At the station near your office a small crowd has gathered (link-reveal:"by the ticket barriers.")[ Banners read //We Won't Be Disappeared// and //President of Lies//. You have to go through the crowd to get to your train, and as you do, one of the protesters (link-reveal:"tries to stop you.")[ (color:#E88666)[The immigrants are being rounded up,] he says. (color:#E88666)[Anyone without papers is being (link-reveal:"taken to a detention centre.")[ Won't you join us and make a stand? (color:#7DBCFF)[You look around the station. The crowd definitely exceeds the size allowed by the new law. Two police officers are watching, but have not intervened yet. (link-reveal:"You...")[ [[Push through the crowd to your train.]] [[Hang around the edge of the protest.]] [[Pick up a placard and join in the chanting.]]]]]]]]

As you approach the barriers you see large bins have been placed on either side. Two police officers are ordering commuters to (link-reveal:"place their newspapers in the bins.")[ Three people ahead of you, the man with the combover (link-reveal:"lobs his in.")[ Behind him, the woman who usually drops hers (link-reveal:"tries to hold on to it for once.")[ One of the police officers (link-reveal:"raises his baton.")[ She places her paper in the bin. The other officer scribbles something in his notebook and watches her (link-reveal:"leave the station.")[ There's one person, a burly man, betwen you and the police. You (set: $paper to "prepare to hand your paper over")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["prepare to hand your paper over", "try to stuff the paper under your clothes quickly"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$paper");'>$paper</tw-link>. The man in front of you hands his paper over without a second thought. [[Your turn.->Journey to 5.2]]]]]]]

Your boss is waiting by your desk when you (link-reveal:"finally arrive at work.")[ You start to apologise for your lateness but (link-reveal:"he waves you quiet.")[ (color:#E88666)[We've been given a new responsibility.] He licks his lips nervously. (color:#E88666)[As you're no doubt aware, the news media has been (link-reveal:"lying about the president.")[ As a consequence, the Advertising Corrections Team is, as of today, the (link-reveal:"News And Advertising Corrections Team.")[ (if: $jobhistory is "three months")[As you're still relatively new here it makes sense to put you on the News team to minimise disruption.](else:)[With a few years of experience under your belt, it makes sense to move you across to the News team. (if: $wrong is < 2)[A steady hand on the rudder and all that.](else:)[You've never quite got the hang of ads, after all.]] Here's the guidance document to work to. Good luck! (color:#7DBCFF)[He hands you a slim pamphlet. [[You wonder if the ink is dry yet.->Day 5 Work 2]]]]]]]]

News articles and broadcasts must not incite civil unrest. Civil unrest could be (link-reveal:"incited by:")[ 1. Stories that are (link-reveal:"critical of the government.")[ 2. Stories that (link-reveal:"compliment non-governmental policies.")[ 3. Positive stories about persons the government has deemed an inciting influence, (link-reveal:"including, but not limited to:")[ a) known felons b) resident foreign nationals c) persons of low moral character --- (if: $apartmentstyle is "barely decorated")[As with your apartment, you've never got round to personalising your desk, so there's not much to move to your new office.](else:)[As with your apartment, you've really made your office space your own. You find a box so you can clear your trinkets off your desk and move across to your new office.] When you're eventually set up you take the first sheet of paper from your in-tray and [[get to work.->Day 5 Work 3]]]]]]

President To Speak On Taxes (set: $word1 to "In a move that some critics have decried as a smokescreen, the President will today unveil a new five point tax plan.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["In a move that some critics have decried as a smokescreen, the President will today unveil a new five point tax plan.", "The President will today unveil a new five point tax plan."]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word1");'>$word1</tw-link> The plan is intended to stimulate the economy with a variety of measures (set: $word2 to "purportedly aimed at")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["purportedly aimed at", "aimed at"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word2");'>$word2</tw-link> helping workers. (set: $word3 to "Economists have however contradicted this already. According to one lecturer in economics who contacted the paper on the condition of anonymity, the tax breaks will ease the bills of only the most wealthy.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["Economists have however contradicted this already. According to one lecturer in economics who contacted the paper on the condition of anonymity, the tax breaks will ease the bills of only the most wealthy.", "Economists have yet to comment on the plans."]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word3");'>$word3</tw-link> A government spokesperson said "the President is committed to helping workers whose needs have for too long been overlooked by careerist politicians lining their own pockets." You raise your head and see the rest of the office beavering away efficiently. Your boss catches your eye. As you (link-reveal:"pick up the next sheet of paper...")[ [[...you give him a thumbs up.->Day 5 Work 4]] [[...you give him a grimace.->Day 5 Work 4]]]

The train is (link-reveal:"on time again.")[ That's (link-reveal:"three times in a row.")[(if: $paper is "try to stuff the paper under your clothes quickly")[ You look around the carriage wondering if it was someone here who tipped the police off about your paper (link-reveal:"this morning.")[ The man with the combover and the clumsy woman were ahead of you. The two brothers are thick as thieves as ever.]] While the newspaper stands are still being restocked with papers that comply with the law, (link-reveal:"more books are in evidence than usual.")[ The man next to you is reading an erotic thriller about a woman who takes revenge on (link-reveal:"her cheating husband.")[ He tries to angle the pages so no-one else can read it, but you catch lurid splashes of purple prose before your head drops (text-style: "blur")[and you snooze your way [[home.->Home Hub]]]]]]]

Your boss pulls you over as soon as you arrive. He looks (link-reveal:"stressed.")[ He gives you a sheaf of papers laying out another (link-reveal:"new rule from the government.")[ (if: $wrong is >=3)[(color:#E88666)[Make sure you do a better job,]](else:)[(color:#E88666)[Keep up the good work,]] he tells you. (color:#E88666)[The powers that be are watching us.] You [[read through the new rule.->New rule 3.1]] (if:$envelope is true)[You [[tell your boss about the message.->Reveal message]]]]]

(set: $word1 to "Brilliant Micah Power Triumphs at Top Ten Awards")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["Brilliant Micah Power Triumphs at Top Ten Awards", "Brilliant Harry Lazarr Triumphs at Top Ten Awards"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word1");'>$word1</tw-link> (set: $word2 to "Micah Power cemented her powerhouse status by taking home the best album award for her incendiary debut, Mic Power, at the thirteenth annual Top Ten awards last night.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["Micah Power took home the best album award for her incendiary debut, Mic Power, at the thirteenth annual Top Ten awards last night.", "The thirteenth annual Top Ten awards were held last night."]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word2");'>$word2</tw-link> Harry Lazarr beat Dravis Lack to clinch victory for best male performer in a highly competitive category. The night ended with drama as (set: $word3 to "anti-government protesters braved the security guards to thwart Last Kiss")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["anti-government protesters braved the security guards to thwart Last Kiss", "troublemakers took to the stage while Last Kiss were"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word3");'>$word3</tw-link> performing the government's (set: $word4 to "cheesy")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["cheesy", "popular"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word4");'>$word4</tw-link> election anthem |alert1>[(text-style:"subscript")[About Micah Power]] {(click:?alert1)[(alert:"Micah Power's debut was number one for eleven weeks this year. At her concerts she speaks passionately about women's rights, including showing support for abortion. She has recently been deemed to be an inciting influence by the government.")]} |alert2>[(text-style:"subscript")[About Harry Lazarr]] {(click:?alert2)[(alert:"Harry Lazarr's third album has proved popular with women in the 50 - 70 demographic. He sings folk-tinged ballads and keeps himself out of the news.")]} You crack your knuckles and reach for [[the next sheet of paper.->Day 6 Work 2]]

New Government Regulations Target Culture The government has anounced a new group of rules aimed, according to a government spokesman, at "protecting the nation's culture at a time of creeping foreign-backed cultural interventionism." (set: $word5 to "Acclaimed theatre director Harmony Yates spoke to reporters outside the Presidential office to pour scorn on the new law, saying that it was nothing short of cultural racism born of a xenophobic government.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["Acclaimed theatre director Harmony Yates spoke to reporters outside the Presidential office to pour scorn on the new law, saying that it was nothing short of cultural racism born of a xenophobic government.", "Theatre director Harmony Yates was present at the Presidential office shortly after the new law was signed."]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word5");'>$word5</tw-link> Other cultural figures, such as the singer of (set: $word6 to "band-du-jour")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["band-du-jour", "popular band"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word6");'>$word6</tw-link> Last Kiss, responded favourably. "This isn't (set: $word7 to "playing politics")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["playing politics", "playing partisan politics"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word7");'>$word7</tw-link> with culture," he told reporters, "this is protecting what makes this nation great." |alert1>[(text-style:"subscript")[About Harmony Yates]] {(click:?alert1)[(alert:"Harmony Yates is an outspoken playwright and director, famous for a number of polemic works on women's rights. She has worked extensively in the camps housing illegal immigrants, and raises money at the end of her shows for immigrants' legal bills. She has been declared to be an inciting influence by the government.")]} You stare at the section where the code would fit seamlessly, and when you've finally made your decision you shuffle it into the middle of a sheaf of other papers and [[call it a day.->Day 6 results]]

(if: $word7 is "playing partisan politics")[(set: $code to true)] (if: $word1 is "Brilliant Harry Lazarr Triumphs at Top Ten Awards" and $word2 is "The thirteenth annual Top Ten awards were held last night." and $word3 is "troublemakers took to the stage while Last Kiss were" and $word4 is "popular" and $word5 is "Theatre director Harmony Yates was present at the Presidential office shortly after the new law was signed." and $word6 is "popular band")[(goto: "Journey from 6")](else:)[(set: $suspicion to it +10)(set: $wrong to it + 1)(goto: "Journey from 6")]

All the usual commuters are on train(if: $blame is "it could have been the lady from the train.")[, except for the woman who always drops her paper]. (if: $code is true)[You spend most of the journey home trying not to stare at (link-reveal:"the policeman in the carriage.")[ You wonder if he can (link-reveal:"sense your guilt.")[ The newspaper is open on your lap, filled with (link-reveal:"stories you've amended.")[ The words blend and bleed together. Not quite lies, but not the whole truth. Alternative facts blanched and bleached just like (link-reveal:"the paper they're printed on.")[ When the train arrives at your station (if: $boss is "told")[they're waiting for you. Three men in suits, not uniforms. They smile, put firm hands on your shoulders and steer you [[into their waiting car.->Suspect code]]](else:)[no men in uniform are waiting for you. You check behind yourself every few paces as you [[carry on to your apartment.->Home Hub]]]]]]]] (else:)[Your newspaper is open on your lap, filled with (link-reveal:"stories you've amended.")[ The words blend and bleed together. Not quite lies, but not the whole truth. Alternative facts blanched and bleached just like (link-reveal:"the paper they're printed on.")[ You wonder if anyone else in the carriage would have have been (set: $word1 to "treacherous")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["treacherous", "brave", "stupid"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word1");'>$word1</tw-link> enough to (link-reveal:"put the code in the paper.")[ By the time the train reaches your station you have convinced yourself that no, everyone would have done [[exactly the same as you.->Home Hub]]]]]]

Students Welcome President The President yesterday began a tour of the capital's schools as part of his (set: $word1 to "divisive")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["divisive", "figurehead"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word1");'>$word1</tw-link> campaign to promote national identity and culture. At the first school a year five class welcomed the President with homemade banners declaring him 'a President for all people.' (set: $word2 to "This publicity campaign is being called a smokescreen by some critics, as it comes on the heels of")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["This publicity campaign is being called a smokescreen by some critics, as it comes on the heels of", "This publicity campaign comes on the heels of"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word2");'>$word2</tw-link> the President declaring even legal immigrants from countries on the Sanction List to be (set: $word3 to "persona non grata")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["persona non grata", "unwelcome"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word3");'>$word3</tw-link>. Reports received by this newspaper speak of (set: $word4 to "police knocking down doors in the middle of the night and taking people away")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["police knocking down doors in the middle of the night and taking people away", "vigilant citizens informing the police if they know of someone who could be an agent of a hostile foreign power"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word4");'>$word4</tw-link>. A government spokesperson said: "The President is committed to strong, positive education, free from the pernicious influence of those who wish our country harm. At this time of heightened tensions it is important that we are able to keep a close watch on persons from states that have taken an aggressive stance againt our nation, our culture, and our shared ideals." You stare at the report and find yourself wondering (link-reveal:"if your sister-in-law is ok.")[ When the lunch cart comes you take a slightly old-looking salad and [[eat at your desk->Day 7 Work 2]]]

A Bastion of (set: $word5 to "Hope")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["Hope", "Evil"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word5");'>$word5</tw-link> With news outlets (set: $word6 to "shackled")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["shackled", "regulated"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word6");'>$word6</tw-link> by this administration, it should come as no surprise that drama is becoming an outlet for (set: $word7 to "progressive")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["progressive", "dangerously unpatriotic"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word7");'>$word7</tw-link> sentiment. (if: $code is true)[Nowhere is this more apparent than (set: $word8 to "on the radio")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["on the radio", "in radio light entertainment"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word8");'>$word8</tw-link>.](else:)[Nowhere is this more apparent than (set: $word8 to "on the radio")$word8.] On most weeknights one can hear the exploits of an immigrant family, the village that has welcomed them, and the dozy police force who are incapable of outwitting anyone. To hear this government's policies roundly mocked is a (set: $word9 to "great joy")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["great joy", "crime"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word9");'>$word9</tw-link>, possibly the (set: $word10 to "last great joy we have")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["last great joy we have", "greatest crime there is"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word10");'>$word10</tw-link> as this (set: $word11 to "cloud of xenophobia settles over us all. Long may the show last!")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["cloud of xenophobia settles over us all. Long may the show last!", "nation is beset by hostile foreign powers. Bring on regulation!"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word11");'>$word11</tw-link> (if: $code is true)[There's a perfect place to deploy the code. You stare at the rest of the story. In your position you're helpful to the resistance. But would sending the unedited story out be even more beneficial? One strong shot of unfiltered truth to (link-reveal:"jolt people awake.")[ But it would probably be intercepted (link-reveal:"before it got out.")[ When you're finished editing you grab your coat and [[head out of the door.->Day 7 Results]]]]](else:)[(if: $radio is >1)[You know the programme the article is about, a sleepy mid-evening (link-reveal:"bit of fun.")[ When you're finished editing you grab your coat and [[head out of the door.->Day 7 Results]]]](else:)[When you're finished editing you grab your coat and [[head out of the door.->Day 7 Results]]]]

The train is on time going home. (live:2s)[Heads are bowed over papers and books.](stop:) (live:4s)[(if:$stepin is true)[The man with the combover gives you his customary glare.](else:)[The man with the combover occasionally glances around the carriage.]](stop:) (live:6s)[Headlines that your colleagues have doctored tell an alternate reality.](stop:) (live:8s)[You wonder when it will stop.](stop:) (live:10s)[You wonder if it will stop.](stop:) (live:12s)[(text-style:"blur")[Blurred by speed, the city still looks the same as ever through the train windows.]](stop:) (live:14s)[(text-style:"blurrier")[[[As if nothing ever really changes after all.->Home Hub]]]](stop:)

//Battle for the Stars Novel Synopsis In the far future space travel has become normal. Galaxies have been explored and other life forms discovered. But when Crag Bagly discovers (set: $word1 to "the government of Earth")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["the government of Earth", "the alien governments are"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word1");'>$word1</tw-link> harbouring a powerful secret, he must (set: $word2 to "choose between his planet and his morality.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["choose between his planet and his morality.", "take the fight to the stars."]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word2");'>$word2</tw-link> Together with a ragtag group of (set: $word3 to "aliens from across the universe")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["aliens from across the universe", "human allies"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word3");'>$word3</tw-link>, it's time to rise against (set: $word4 to "the corrupt government")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["the corrupt government", "hostile aliens"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word4");'>$word4</tw-link> before it's too late.// You always fancied being a writer, though this isn't necessarily the path that you had in mind. Changing manuscripts is infinitely (set: $workreaction to "preferable to")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["preferable to", "scarier than", "more fun than", "stranger than"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$workreaction");'>$workreaction</tw-link> changing the news or ads. You reach for another cup of coffee and [[another manuscript.->Day 8 Work 2]]

Your boss is waiting for you (link-reveal:"when you arrive.")[ (if: $wrong is > 3)[He accosts you immediately, (if: $beaten is true)[and tells you the bruising is healing nicely. Then he starts ]haranguing you about (link-reveal:"your work.")[ You're being shuffled to (link-reveal:"a new department.")[ Fiction must now comply with government regulations, so as not to inspire (link-reveal:"unpatriotic sentiment.")[ (color:#E88666)[There will be serious consequences if you mess up,] (link-reveal:"he tells you.")[ He hands you a sheaf of papers and sends you to [[your new office.->New rule 4.1]]]]]]](else:)[He accosts you immediately, (if: $beaten is true)[and tells you the bruising is healing nicely. Then he starts ] congratulating you on (link-reveal:"your promotion.")[ You're being seconded to (link-reveal:"a new department.")[ Fiction must now comply with government regulations, so as not to inspire (link-reveal:"unpatriotic sentiment.")[ (color:#E88666)[There will be serious consequences if you mess up, not that you will,] (link-reveal:"he tells you.")[ He hands you a sheaf of papers and sends you to [[your new office.->New rule 4.1]]]]]]]]

//The Bleeding Heart Novel Synopsis A young mother finds an illegal immigrant hiding in her garden shed. On the run from the police, he makes an impassioned plea to stay. With her (set: $word5 to "abusive")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["abusive", "hardworking"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word5");'>$word5</tw-link> husband away on business, the young mother's (set: $word6 to "passions are inflamed.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["passions are inflamed.", "judgement is clouded."]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word6");'>$word6</tw-link> Two weeks later the husband returns and finds an empty house. (set: $word7 to "His wife has taken his child and fled with her immigrant lover")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["His wife has taken his child and fled with her immigrant lover", "His wife and child have been kidnapped by the immigrant"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word7");'>$word7</tw-link>, leaving nothing but broken crockery to symbolise the violence (set: $word8 to "he has perpetrated on his wife.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["he has perpetrated on his wife.", "the immigrant has brought into this peaceful home."]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word8");'>$word8</tw-link>// There's a thick stack of manuscripts still to look through, so when you're happy enough with your work [[you reach for the next one.->Day 8 Work 3]]

//The Herrawyn Chronicles: Book V Novel Synopsis Herrawyn has gone from scullery maid to warrior-priestess over the preceding books. She is now a figure of authority and widely respected. When the ruling conclave, a male-led council, declares that women can no longer be warriors or enter the priesthood, Herrawyn (set: $word9 to "leads an uprising to teach the patriarchy what being a warrior truly means.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["leads an uprising to teach the patriarchy what being a warrior truly means.", "flees overseas before leading an invading force to take the throne.", "dutifully submits, trusting the rulers to know what is best.", "pretends to submit while organising a secret resistance."]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word9");'>$word9</tw-link> Along the way (set: $word10 to "her tryst with Daclenn continues, but she starts to feel lusty stirrings towards former villain Morgryrr and also her former travelling companion Boudicette.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["her tryst with Daclenn continues, but she starts to feel lusty stirrings towards former villain Morgryrr and also her former travelling companion Boudicette.", "her tryst with Daclenn ends in blood. Looking for love in all the wrong places, she finds former villain Morgyrr and her old travelling companion Boudicette. Together, the three scandalise the staid nation.", "her relationship with Daclenn continues."]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word10");'>$word10</tw-link>// You've read the previous Herrawyn books and have been eagerly awaiting the fifth. As your pen hovers over the pages you find yourself swept up by the intrigue and romance. Part of you wants to (link-reveal:"push it even further.")[ Satisfied with your amendments, you realise time has flashed by and it's [[time to head home.->Day 8 Results]]]

You //just// manage to get (link-reveal:"your usual train home.")[ The downside to trains actually running on time is that it makes them (link-reveal:"easier to miss.")[ The two brothers are at (link-reveal:"the far end of the carriage.")[ Perhaps there was nothing untoward (link-reveal:"after all.")[ They're whispering and glancing and sniggering (link-reveal:"as usual.")[ You look at (link-reveal:"your newspaper.")[ The headline reads: //(color:black)[Presidential approval rating at all time high.]// While it's nice not to (link-reveal:"know all the news already")[, all you can wonder now is what the (link-reveal:"original story would have said.")[ You don't bother reading beyond the headlines. [[There doesn't seem to be any point.->Home Hub]]]]]]]]]]

Your boss greets you with (if: $wrong is > 5)[a grimace](else:)[a harried look]. There aren't any new directives from the government, and you make brief smalltalk about how busy the job is compared to when you started all those (if:$jobhistory is "three years")[years](else:)[months] ago. You're already halfway through your coffee by the time you get to [[your desk.->Day 9 Work 2]]

//The Talent Novel Synopsis A long distance lorry driver takes on a hitch-hiker. This mysterious stranger at first refuses to talk, then declares she is an escapee from (set: $word1 to "a government detention centre")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["a government detention centre", "a terrorist camp"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word1");'>$word1</tw-link>. Although the driver is unsure about helping her, the woman (set: $word2 to "seduces")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["seduces", "threatens"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word2");'>$word2</tw-link> him and he agrees to take her to her destination, a high profile goverment building. When she arrives she unveils the psychic powers the (set: $word3 to "government has")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["government has", "terrorists have"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word3");'>$word3</tw-link> grafted into her brain, and proceeds to (set: $word4 to "destroy the place from the ground up")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["destroy the place from the ground up", "offer the government her services"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word4");'>$word4</tw-link>. She (set: $word5 to "escapes capture")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["escapes capture", "is hired on the spot"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word5");'>$word5</tw-link> and returns to the camp she came from to liberate other victims of (set: $word6 to "government")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["government", "terrorist"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word6");'>$word6</tw-link> experimentation.// Words swim in front of your eyes. The lack of sleep is starting to catch up with you. When you're happy enough (if: $code is true)[[[you reach for the next manuscipt.->Day 9 Work code]]](else:)[[[you reach for the next manuscript.->Day 9 Work 3]]]

//The Crush Novel Synopsis It's the last summer before leaving for University. A group of three friends who will be going to different ends of the country decide to have one final blow-out experience together. As they take a roadtrip through the country they meet people of all different backgrounds, each representing a different part of the nation's history and culture. Along the way they laugh, they fall in and out of love, and they find out a little about themselves. They come to realise that though they will be spread apart, the rich heritage of the nation will connect them to each other as it does to the past.// You stare at the page for what feels like hours. You can't remember the last time you (link-reveal:"didn't have to use your red pen.")[ By the time you've made your peace with it people are starting to drift out of the office. [[You hand your work in and join them->Day 9 Results 2]]]

You make the train (link-reveal:"like clockwork.")[ Being able to rely on the timetable makes travel (link-reveal:"beautifully simple.")[ There's no sign of the brothers on the train (link-reveal:"again.")[ You settle down to snooze with your paper (link-reveal:"open in front of you.")[ There's a sudden commotion from the (link-reveal:"far end of the carriage.")[ A woman is (link-reveal:"running.")[ A police officer is (link-reveal:"chasing.")[ He's bellowing orders to stop her. The combover man sticks his leg out, but he's (link-reveal:"too slow.")[ She's approaching you. You instantly (link-reveal:"recognise her.")[ The last time you saw her she had puffy eyes and a bloody nose after the last legal protest. It feels like (link-reveal:"years ago.")[ You... [[Trip her.->Journey from 9.1a]] [[Ignore her.->Journey from 9.1b]] [[Trip the cop.->Journey from 9.1c]]]]]]]]]]]]

(if: $code3 is true)[You sit at your desk (link-reveal:"staring at the clock.")[ Seconds tick by in (link-reveal:"slow motion.")[ By 9:55 your (link-reveal:"heart is thumping.")[ You feel (link-reveal:"sick.")[ The clock (link-reveal:"chimes 10.")[ You... [[Leave for City Hall.->Day 10a]] [[Stay at your desk.->Day 10.1]]]]]]]](else:)[You pour yourself a large coffee and (link-reveal:"get to work.")[ The first manuscript is (link-reveal:"beyond help.")[ You [[reach for another.->Day 10.1]]]]]

He tells you he is worried about (link-reveal:"the new president.")[ During the election campaign he whipped up negative feelings (link-reveal:"about immigrants.")[ Your brother's wife was born overseas and her parents moved here (link-reveal:"when she was very young.")[ You feel the need to [[reassure him.]]]]]

//It's ok. (set: $advice to "It was just rhetoric to win the election")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["It was just rhetoric to win the election", "There are checks and balances", "Nothing ever really changes", "There is no cause to be paranoid", "You must admit, immigration has got out of hand over the last few years"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$advice");'>$advice</tw-link>.// //Everything will carry on just fine.// //(if: $politicalview is "you have always got on ok")[Besides, we've always got on ok, [haven't we?]<next|](elseif: $politicalview is "you find it boring")[Anyway politics is dull, have you tried [that restaurant I recommended?]<next|](elseif: $politicalview is "they are all as bad as each other")[Anyway, they're all [as bad as each other.]<next|](else:)[[Nothing will come of it.]<next|]// (click: ?next)[(goto: "conversation ends")]

There are a few moments of silence, then your brother grudgingly agrees that (link-reveal:"everything will probably be fine.")[ After another minute or two of family gossip (link-reveal:"he makes his excuses.")[ It's getting late. You decide to [[call it a night.->Next day]]]]

(if:$day is >= 8)[The characters feel a little dry, and some of the plotting doesn't quite ring true. You wonder if it's quite what the author originally intended. Eventually you put it down and try (if:$day is 8)[to [[get some sleep.->Night 8]]](else:)[to [[get some sleep.->Next day]]]](elseif: $day is 4 and $dissident is true)[You try to read, but your head hurts too much. Eventually, with the aid of whisky and painkillers, you manage to ignore it, but by then you [[just want to sleep.->Next day]]](else:)[(either:"The plot has you instantly gripped and you read on later than you intended.", "The characters suck you in to the story with a surprisingly deep emotional connection.", "The author's voice is such a joy that you can forgive the pacing being a little sluggish.", "It's an old favourite that you know inside out. It seems to get better every time.") Eventually you manage to put it down (if: $day is 6)[and [[get some sleep.->Night 6]]](else:)[and [[get some sleep.->Next day]]]]

One of them stumbles up to the bar, (link-reveal:"leaning almost across you.")[ (color:#E88666)[Drinks. Give us drinks! It's (link-reveal:"a goddamn celebration!")[ (color:#7DBCFF)[He fixes the barman with a (link-reveal:"somewhat wavering stare.")[ (color:#E88666)[It'll be jobs for (link-reveal:"our people now.")[ Sing with me! (link-reveal:"Come on!")[ (color:#7DBCFF)[He puts his hand on his heart and starts bellowing the national anthem. His friends all join in, as do some of the (link-reveal:"others in the bar.")[ You... [[join in the singing.]] [[remain silent.]] [[leave the bar.]]]]]]]]]]]]

A few people leave (link-reveal:"during the rendition.")[ You raise your voice and join in with the (link-reveal:"final verse and chorus")[ When the anthem has finished the drunk man (link-reveal:"claps a hand on your shoulder.")[ (color:#E88666)[It's good to feel proud of the old country again, (link-reveal:"isn't it?")[ (color:#7DBCFF)[You give him a smile, then make your excuses. You don't envy his hangover tomorrow. A (link-reveal:"new government.")[ Well, (if:$politicalview is "you find it boring")[it'll all go back to being boring soon enough](else:)[$politicalview] anyway. When you get home you climb [[straight into bed.->Next day]]]]]]]]] (set: $anthem to true)

A few people leave (link-reveal:"during the rendition.")[ You sip the dregs of your drink as it reaches (link-reveal:"the final chorus.")[ When the anthem has finished the drunk man (link-reveal:"claps a hand on your shoulder.")[ (color:#E88666)[There's no need to be embarassed (link-reveal:"any more.")[ (color:#7DBCFF)[You give him a smile, then make your excuses. You don't envy his hangover tomorrow. A (link-reveal:"new government.")[ Well, (if:$politicalview is "you find it boring")[it'll all go back to being boring soon enough](else:)[$politicalview] anyway. When you get home you climb [[straight into bed.->Next day]]]]]]]]] (set: $anthem to false)

You were at the end of your drink anyway, so you nod to the barman, leave a few coins for a tip and (link-reveal:"make your way home.")[ A (link-reveal:"new government.")[ Well, (if:$politicalview is "you find it boring")[it'll all go back to being boring soon enough](else:)[$politicalview] anyway. When you get home you climb [[straight into bed.->Next day]]]] (set: $anthem to false)

[[call your family]] [[go out alone for a drink]] [[meet a friend for a drink]] [[listen to the radio]] [[read a book]] [[have an early night]] (set: $day to 7) (set: $politicalview to "you have always got on ok")

(color:#E88666)[The country must be in the grip of a (link-reveal:"fever-dream.")[ There's no factual basis for any of his election (link-reveal:"claims and promises.")[ He's blustered his way into power, and (link-reveal:"I'm genuinely worried.")[ (color: #7DBCFF)[The bar you've gone to is busy. Some people are celebrating the victory, others are muttering to each other quietly (link-reveal:"over their drinks.")[ As your friend has become more worked up people have started to look over. You smile gently and try to [[reassure her.]]]]]]]]

She pauses and looks around the bar, (link-reveal:"seeing all the celebrations.")[ She returns your smile and starts to talk about what mischief students have been (link-reveal:"getting up to.")[ (text-style:"blur")[After one drink too many you both decide to [[call it a night.->Next day]]]]]

A woman sits down next to you, carrying (link-reveal:"something large.")[ You (link-reveal:"sneak a look.")[ It's a (link-reveal:"placard.")[ You can't see the slogan. (color:#E88666)[(live: 1s)[Are you going too?](stop:)] (live: 3s)[You shake your head.](stop:) (color:#E88666)[(live: 5s)[Shame. This should be a big protest.](stop:)] (color:#E88666)[(live: 7s)[The biggest yet.](stop:)] (live: 9s)[You... [[Ask to see her sign.]] [[Bury your head in your newspaper.]]](stop:)]]]

She grins and angles it for you to get (link-reveal:"a proper look.")[ //President of lies//(click: "President of lies")[ She engages you in a little more smalltalk before other protesters enter the carriage and (link-reveal:"recognise her.")[ The man with the combover glares at them, and you, and (link-reveal:"audibly tuts.")[ The protesters get off the train [[the stop before you.->New rule 1]]]]]] (set: $suspicion to it +5) (set: $protester to true)

You nod politely and take greater interest in (link-reveal:"the headlines.")[ //(color:black)[Prez sez "Good jobs for good people" Farmers predict fine year]//(click:"Farmers predict fine year")[ At the next stop more protesters get on the train and recognise (link-reveal:"the woman next to you.")[ The man with the combover glares at them and (link-reveal:"audibly tuts.")[ The protesters get off the train [[the stop before you.->New rule 1]]]]]]

(if: $word5 is "Reject ad entirely" and $word7 is "Doctors Across Borders need your help. Donate today and help people in need across the world.")[(goto: "Journey from 2")] (elseif: $word5 is "Reject ad entirely")[(set: $suspicion to it +1)(goto: "Journey from 2")] (else:)[(set: $suspicion to it +10)(set: $wrong to it +1)(goto: "Journey from 2")]

Her nose is bloody and her face looks puffy, (link-reveal:"as if she's been crying.")[ (if: $protester is true)[(color:#E88666)[Oh thank god for a (link-reveal:"friendly face.")[ (color:#7DBCFF)[You... [[Ask if she's ok.]] [[Ignore her.]]]]]] (else:) [You... [[Ask if she's ok.]] [[Ignore her.]]]]

She looks on the verge of collapse and you offer her (link-reveal:"your seat.")[ (color:#E88666)[We were there peacefully. Singing songs. Then (link-reveal:"I don't know what happened.")[ They were in amongst us and (link-reveal:"started hitting.")[ They took my friends away, (link-reveal:"I think.")[ (link-reveal:"I'm-")[ (color:#7DBCFF)[She notices |police>[a policeman staring at her] from the far end of the carriage. (click: ?police)[She doesn't say another word, and [[gets off the train at the next stop.->Home Hub]] ]]]]]]]] (set: $suspicion to it +10)

You study the novel that the person sitting next to you (link-reveal:"is reading.")[ The woman coughs gently, (link-reveal:"then is silent.")[ Out of the corner of your eye you see her dabbing at her bloody nose (link-reveal:"with a handkerchief.")[ She gets off a couple of stops later, and [[you doze the rest of the way home.->Home Hub]]]]]

He looks around the bar, sees you by yourself and (link-reveal:"rushes over to join you.")[ The barman gives him a slight nod, but you've (link-reveal:"never seen him before.")[ (color:#E88666)[I'm sorry.] His voice is rasping, as if he's been (link-reveal:"shouting all day.")[ Now he's close you can see he has the beginnings of (link-reveal:"a black eye.")[ (color:#E88666)[Just pretend you know me, please.] He leans back and grabs an empty glass from a vacant table, setting it in front of himself as if he's (link-reveal:"been there for a while.")[ You ask him... [[...what's going on?->Day 2.2 drink]] [[...to leave.->Day 2.2 drink]] [[...nothing.->Day 2.2 drink]]]]]]]

Before he can say anything, three more people (link-reveal:"rush into the bar.")[ They aren't wearing uniforms, but they carry themselves with (link-reveal:"an air of authority.")[ Two look around the bar, starting from the back. The third (link-reveal:"approaches the barman.")[ (color:#E88666)[Someone just come in here?] The barman (link-reveal:"shakes his head.")[ (color:#E88666)[Answer me properly.] The barman (link-reveal:"mutters something.")[ The man (link-reveal:"rejoins his comrades.")[ They approach every table in turn, finally (link-reveal:"reaching yours.")[ The young man next to you leans his head into his hand to try to (link-reveal:"hide the eye swelling.")[ One of the men looks you (link-reveal:"up and down.")[ (color:#E88666)[Someone come running in here? Alone?] He (link-reveal:"glances at the young man.")[ You say... [[Yes.]] [[No.]] [[Nothing.]]]]]]]]]]]]

The young man tries to bolt, but the three larger men (link-reveal:"block him.")[ (color:#E88666)[Thank you.] The leader of the trio gives you (link-reveal:"a smile.")[(color:#E88666)[This bastard was one of the ringleaders at the riot today.] They (link-reveal:"take him away.")[ The barman doesn't meet your gaze when you buy (link-reveal:"your next drink.")[ The rest of the evening passes [[without incident.->Next day]]]]]] (set: $dobbed to true)

The man grunts, then rounds up his posse and (link-reveal:"they leave.")[ You watch as they cross the road and try their luck (link-reveal:"in the bar opposite.")[ (color:#E88666)[Thank you,] the young man (link-reveal:"rasps.")[ (color:#E88666)[I think they were secret police in] (link-reveal:"the protest.")[(color:#E88666)[ It was all peaceful until they started something.] He goes and speaks to the barman briefly, who (link-reveal:"nods in your direction.")[ The young man leaves, and when you go to buy another drink the barman (link-reveal:"refuses to charge you.")[ The rest of the evening [[passes without incident->Next day]], though you think one or two of the other customers glance at you strangely.]]]]]] (set: $suspicion to it +5)(set: $dobbed to false)

After a brief standoff between you and the burly man, the young man (link-reveal:"clears his throat.")[(color:#E88666)[No, it's been quiet tonight.] The man grunts, then rounds up his posse and (link-reveal:"they leave.")[ You watch as they cross the road and try their luck in the bar (link-reveal:"across the street.")[ (color:#E88666)[Thank you,] the young man (link-reveal:"rasps.")[ (color:#E88666)[I think they were secret police in] (link-reveal:"the protest.")[(color:#E88666)[ It was all peaceful until they started something.] He goes and speaks to the barman briefly, who (link-reveal:"nods in your direction.")[ The young man leaves, and when you go to buy another drink the barman (link-reveal:"refuses to charge you.")[ The rest of the evening [[passes without incident->Next day]], though you think one or two of the other customers glance at you strangely.]]]]]]] (set: $suspicion to it +5)(set: $dobbed to false)

She and her students weren't near (link-reveal:"the centre of the protest.")[ They didn't see (link-reveal:"any violence.")[ You sip your drinks and discuss (link-reveal:"old aquaintances.")[ As the evening passes your friend (link-reveal:"visibly relaxes.")[ You haven't seen her |click>[this nervous] since her dissertation was due. When you part ways you ask if she's (link-reveal:"feeling better.")[ (color:#E88666)[A little, thanks. You should come on the next protest with us.] You smile and say something polite, but $politicalview, so [[you don't really see the point.->Next day]]]]]]]

Rule #3 Advertisements are not permitted for products or organisations based in countries on the (link-reveal:"Sanction List.")[ The Sanction List 1. Indonesia 2. Pakistan 3. India 4. Bangladesh 5. Nigeria] --- You wait until you're halfway through your coffee before taking [[the first sheet of paper.->Day 3 Work]]

There's (link-reveal:"no stamp.")[ (set: $letter to true) //Dear government employee Please note that in this time of heightened national security it is necessary to protect our democracy. As a beneficiary of a government salary your actions must uphold the high standards expected by the President and our people. It has come to our attention that your behaviour is not always aligned with the goals of our great nation. Please attend to this immediately. Behaviour such as: Poor work; Not adhering to government-mandated rules; Associating with persons of low moral character; Associating with persons of interest to the state; Will not be tolerated. Your behaviour has been reported to this department by a member of the public who must remain anonymous. On investigation we have found the complaint to be reasonable. We look forward to your behaviour improving in future. Further complaints will be dealt with severely.// You take several deep breaths and [[as many drinks.->envelope 2]]]

You think about your behaviour over the (link-reveal:"last few months.")[ Who has complained? And (link-reveal:"about what?")[ Someone at work? (live:1.5s)[A friend?](stop:) (live:3s)[Family?](stop:) (live:4.5s)[A stranger?](stop:) (live:6s)[Or have they been watching you?](stop:) (live:7.5s)[ You have [[another drink.->Home Hub]]](stop:)]]

(if: $word1 is "Need a new typewriter? Need one that is world-class and guaranteed for five years? We have just the type for you." and $word2 is "Reject ad entirely" and $word3 is "Reject ad entirely" and $word4 is "If you are bringing home the bacon, bring home the best." and $word5 is "Reject ad entirely" and $word6 is "Reject ad entirely")[(goto: "Journey from 3")] (else:)[(set: $suspicion to it +10)(set: $wrong to it +1)(goto: "Journey from 3")]

He says he's thinking of moving (link-reveal:"out of the city.")[ His wife is from Nigeria and is nervous about being from a country on the (link-reveal:"advertising sanctions list.")[ You tell him you think (set: $movingadvice to "he is overeacting")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["he is overeacting", "staying in the city will be safer", "it might be a good idea"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$movingadvice");'>$movingadvice</tw-link>. Then you ask about (link-reveal:"their daughter.")[ She's doing brilliantly, and is (link-reveal:"almost done teething.")[(link-reveal:" He hopes.")[ After another few minutes of family gossip you (link-reveal:"say your farewells.")[ He's always lived in the city. You don't think he will ever move. You |next>[go to sleep] trying to imagine your brother working on a farm. (click: ?next)[(goto: "Next day")]]]]]]]

(color:#E88666)[//If you are bringing home the bacon, bring home the best.//] (if: $word4 is "If you are bringing home the bacon, bring home the best.")[It's nice to hear one of the few ads you were able to approve today hitting the airwaves.](else:)[You wrinkle your nose. Your boss must have gone through your work and made some corrections.] The news is (link-reveal:"up next.")[ Yet another discussion panel argue back and forth about the merits of (link-reveal:"banning public gatherings.")[ The government's representative makes the point that it's only //unsanctioned// gatherings that are a problem, so decent law-abiding people (link-reveal:"shouldn't have any concerns.")[ The host makes some disparaging remarks, but you're starting to drift in and out anyway and decide to [[call it a night.->Next day]]]]]

The bar is full of people, and although your friend has lowered her voice, people are crammed in nearby and (link-reveal:"might overhear.")[ You... [[Keep listening.]] [[Suggest she stops talking about protesting.]]]

(set:$suspicion to it +10)The students sound incredible. When the two of you were at university you mainly discovered yourselves through (link-reveal:"drink and dancing.")[ You say as much to your friend and (link-reveal:"she laughs.")[ (color:#E88666)[Oh they still find time for that. Somehow.] Then at the same time you both suggest going dancing (link-reveal:"tonight.")[ You leave the bar to look for a club, no longer thinking about whether anyone overheard (link-reveal:"your friend's protest plot.")[ The sun is coming up when you finally [[call it a night.->Next day]]]]]]

She looks at you like you've (link-reveal:"slapped her.")[ Then seems to finally notice how crowded the bar is and (link-reveal:"nods.")[ You don't understand how they have time for anything other than drink, dance and study, and (link-reveal:"tell your friend as much.")[ Then you suggest going dancing to recapture some of (link-reveal:"your misspent youth.")[ Your friend checks the time and decides that she is (link-reveal:"too old for that sort of thing after all.")[ You finish the evening reminiscing about wild party nights, but [[leave the bar long before last orders.->Next day]]]]]]]

//(set: $word4 to "Know your neighbours. Good neighbours mean good communities.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["Know your neighbours. Good neighbours mean good communities.", "Reject ad entirely"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word4");'>$word4</tw-link>// |alert1>[(text-style:"subscript")[About the advertiser]] {(click:?alert1)[(alert:"The Department for the Interior is the goverment department concerned with domestic affairs. This awareness campaign is intended to foster community spirit.")]} //(set: $word5 to "Meaty Chunks by Buddy contain all the nutrients to help keep your best pal healthy, happy and wagging.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["Meaty Chunks by Buddy contain all the nutrients to help keep your best pal healthy, happy and wagging.", "Reject ad entirely"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word5");'>$word5</tw-link>// |alert2>[(text-style:"subscript")[About the advertiser]] {(click:?alert2)[(alert:"Buddy is the country's number one petcare brand. Their CEO is a prominent businessman known for his flamboyant lifestyle and personal dislike of animals.")]} //(set: $word6 to "The watch to set all other watches by. Made in Switzerland.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["The watch to set all other watches by. Made in Switzerland.", "Reject ad entirely"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word6");'>$word6</tw-link>// |alert3>[(text-style:"subscript")[About the advertiser]] {(click:?alert3)[(alert:"Drotex manufacture top of the line watches and sponsor a number of high profile sporting events. One small element of the workings is made in Switzerland, but most of the watch is made at their main factory in Indonesia, also the site of their head office.")]} By the time you've finished your stack of work you're hungry again. You hand your papers to your boss and [[head home for something to eat.->Day 4 result]]

(if: $word1 is "The shirt that could get you the girls. Now in salmon." and $word2 is "Reject ad entirely" and $word3 is "Reject ad entirely" and $word4 is "Know your neighbours. Good neighbours mean good communities." and $word5 is "Meaty Chunks by Buddy contain all the nutrients to help keep your best pal healthy, happy and wagging." and $word6 is "Reject ad entirely")[(goto: "Journey from 4")](else:)[(set: $suspicion to it + 10)(set: $wrong to it +1)(goto: "Journey from 4")]

(set:$protest to false)You power through to your train, where the combover man looks (link-reveal:"even more indignant than usual.")[ The woman who always drops her paper isn't on the train today, and you wonder if she's busy (link-reveal:"dropping a placard instead.")[ (text-style:"blur")[Soon enough the city is whizzing by and you [[leave the protest far behind.->Home Hub]]]]]

(set: $suspicion to it +10)(set: $protest to true)You loiter near the edge of the protest, not quite brave enough to (link-reveal:"pick up a placard.")[ It's the (link-reveal:"first protest you've ever been on.")[ Some of the chants are (link-reveal:"quite catchy:")[ (color:#E88666)[//Lies, lies, and more lies, he's the prez that we despise.//] You don't quite have the nerve to (link-reveal:"join in.")[ After ten minutes a few more people have joined, either loitering like you or picking up a placard and (link-reveal:"getting stuck in.")[ You recognise the woman from the train who always drops her paper. She gives you (link-reveal:"a nod.")[ And then [[the police make their move.]]]]]]]]

(set: $suspicion to it +20)(set: $protest to true)(set: $dissident to true)You grab hold of a placard and hoist it high. (if: $protester is true)[The woman handing the placards out looks familiar. She smiles at you and you realise it's the woman with the bloody nose from a few weeks ago.] The slogans are pretty catchy, and soon enough (link-reveal:"you're chanting along:")[ //Say it loud, say it clear: immigrants are welcome here.// //Lies, lies, and more lies, he's the prez that we despise.// The crowd has (link-reveal:"swelled in size.")[ You recognise the woman from your commute who always drops her paper. She gives you (link-reveal:"a friendly head nod.")[ [[And then the police arrive.]]]]]

The two policemen who had been watching were, it turns out, merely (link-reveal:"waiting for back up.")[ Their colleagues stream into the station (link-reveal:"scattering commuters and passers by.")[ You're on the edge of the protest still, (link-reveal:"close to one of the barriers.")[ As batons meet protesters you race away up the platform and dive on to a train that's (link-reveal:"just about to depart.")[ By pure luck it's (link-reveal:"going to your station.")[ As you catch your breath you realise half the carriage are staring at you. You take a seat and pretend to sleep all the way home, [[pulse racing.->Home Hub]]]]]]]

The two policemen who had been watching were, it turns out, merely (link-reveal:"waiting for back up.")[ Their colleagues stream into the station (link-reveal:"scattering commuters and passers by.")[ Within seconds batons are crashing down on the (link-reveal:"front rank of protesters.")[ You're in the middle of the throng, and suddenly a space opens up behind you. You've got a clear run (link-reveal:"to the barriers.")[ You're halfway there when something connects with the back of your head. You stumble, but (link-reveal:"manage to keep your footing.")[ You glance back and see a police officer chasing you, (link-reveal:"lining up another hit.")[ You dive under the ticket barrier, but he hasn't seen it. His momentum carries him into the barrier, (link-reveal:"and he rebounds, winded.")[ You jump on to a train just as the doors are closing. By pure luck it's (link-reveal:"going to your station.")[ As you catch your breath you realise half the carriage are (link-reveal:"staring at you.")[ You take a seat and pretend to sleep. Your head hurts, but isn't bleeding. [[Your pulse is racing.->Home Hub]]]]]]]]]]]

The lead story is about the government's new sanctions against (link-reveal:"undocumented migrants.")[ Their spokesperson is at pains to point out that law-abiding immigrants with their paperwork in order have (link-reveal:"nothing to fear.")[ But when he is challenged on the conditions of the camp where undocumented migrants (link-reveal:"are being sent")[, and on the upsurge in reports of (link-reveal:"racist abuse")[, he simply repeats that law abiding immigrants have (link-reveal:"nothing to fear.")[ There's a brief mention of the (link-reveal:"protest at the station.")[ The presenter reports that the government is blaming foreign agitators, but people who were present (link-reveal:"have contradicted that.")[ The government spokesperson is still in the studio and tries to interrupt, but (link-reveal:"the presenter doesn't let him.")[ (if: $dissident is true)[Your head aches from being hit and you decide it's [[time to call it a night.->Next day]]](else:)[You decide it's [[time to call it a night.->Next day]]]]]]]]]]]

After a few false starts and half-finished sentences you manage to (link-reveal:"piece things together.")[ His wife was running an errand earlier. She went out (link-reveal:"with their baby daughter.")[ He received a panicked phone call (link-reveal:"three hours ago.")[ She had been (link-reveal:"arrested.")[ She's from Nigeria originally, but is a citizen here now. She had gone out without any documentation as it was just a quick errand. But the police were in the doctor's waiting room, (link-reveal:"checking everyone's papers.")[ When she couldn't produce ID, she was (link-reveal:"taken away.")[ Her baby was [[taken separately.->4.2 family]]]]]]]]

Eventually she was able to make a phone call and let your brother know (link-reveal:"what was happening.")[ He has been on the phone to the police, the Nigerian embassy and the government all afternoon trying to track them down, (link-reveal:"with limited success.")[ He's expecting a (link-reveal:"call from-")[ There's a knock on his door, mid-sentence. He drops the phone (link-reveal:"with an ear-numbing thud.")[ You hear some kind of (link-reveal:"commotion.")[ After a while (link-reveal:"you hear his voice again.")[ (color:#E88666)[She's back, they're both back, oh my god!] He hangs up, (link-reveal:"breathless with relief.")[ You pour yourself a stiff drink, then [[call it a night.->Next day]]]]]]]]]

(if: $letter is true)[You reveal that you've received the same kind of letter. (color:#E88666)[Maybe we shouldn't be seen together,]](else:)[(color:#E88666)[It's not going to change how I behave though. Perhaps you shouldn't be seen with me,]] (link-reveal:"she jokes.")[ (if: $protest is true)[You tell her about the protest you joined earlier and she almost spits out her drink. (color:#E88666)[I didn't know you had it in you,] she splutters.](else:)[You tell her about the protest you saw earlier. (color:#E88666)[What will it take,] she asks.] Across the bar there's a [[sudden commotion.->Day 4.2 friend]]]

A group of men have surrounded the table of (link-reveal:"a black couple.")[ They're (link-reveal:"demanding the table for themselves.")[ (color:#E88666)[Jesus Christ,] your friend says as she stands. (color:#E88666)[Come on.] She starts towards the group. (link-reveal:"You...")[ [[Join her.]] [[Stay seated.]]]]]

(set: $suspicion to it +10)(set: $helpedfriend to true)You follow your friend to (link-reveal:"the group of men.")[ There are (link-reveal:"five of them.")[ Your friend asks them (link-reveal:"what the problem is.")[ (color:#E88666)[We want the table,] one of the men mutters. You suggest they try one of the empty tables (link-reveal:"dotted round the bar.")[ They (link-reveal:"don't seem keen.")[ Your friend (link-reveal:"stares them down.")[ They're all itching for a fight, but only (link-reveal:"on their terms.")[ They turn and leave, knocking a few glasses off tables as they go to (link-reveal:"save a bit of face.")[ You order (link-reveal:"more drinks.")[ (color:#E88666)[This is only going to get worse, you know,] your friend says. You nod agreement and then the adrenaline kicks in and you have to down your drink or you'll either (link-reveal:"laugh hysterically or cry.")[ (text-style:"blur")[At some point in the evening there are [[flaming shots.->Next day]]]]]]]]]]]]]

You can't quite hear the exchange, but after a few curt words the group (link-reveal:"turn to leave.")[ They push a few glasses off tables as they go, (link-reveal:"saving a little face.")[ Your friend returns, clearly (link-reveal:"disappointed in you.")[ (color:#E88666)[This is only going to get worse, you know.] You make smalltalk about a couple of film stars you used to idolise, but (link-reveal:"the atmosphere has soured.")[ When you've both finished your drinks you [[call it a night.->Next day]]]]]] (set: $helpedfriend to false)

An officer asks you to (link-reveal:"hand your paper over.")[ (if: $paper is "prepare to hand your paper over")[You drop it into the bin and ask (link-reveal:"what's going on.")[ He just shrugs and [[waves you through.->Day 5 Work]]]](else:)[(set: $suspicion to it + 20)You tell him you don't have one, hoping he can't hear (link-reveal:"the rustle under your clothes.")[ He waves you through, but someone shouts out (link-reveal:"from behind you.")[ (color:#E88666)[They've hidden theirs!] You don't see who shouted it, because instantly the police officers place their hands on your shoulders and (link-reveal:"demand you hand it over.")[ (color:#E88666)[We will strip search you if necessary.] The officer grins as he (link-reveal:"looks you up and down.")[ (color:#E88666)[And not in the nice way.] You extricate the paper from your clothes and (link-reveal:"place it in the bin.")[ As one of them glances at your ID and scribbles in his notebook, you ask (link-reveal:"why they're doing this.")[ He just shrugs and [[waves you through.->Day 5 Work]]]]]]]]]]

Music Awards Ceremony Hots Up This week sees the thirteenth annual Top Ten Awards ceremony, hosted at the National Academy for the Arts. The favourite to scoop the top award this year is Micah Power for her album Mic Power. (set: $word4 to "It is a debut which has been universally hailed.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["It is a debut which has been universally hailed.", "It is her debut album."]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word4");'>$word4</tw-link> Also in contention is Dravis Lack, veteran of all twelve previous ceremonies. (set: $word5 to "Often called the finest singer of his generation, will it be thirteenth time lucky for Dravis?")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["Often called the finest singer of his generation, will it be thirteenth time lucky for Dravis?", "Will it be thirteenth time lucky for Dravis?"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word5");'>$word5</tw-link> (set: $word6 to "There will also be a hotly anticipated performance from Last Kiss, a band that is sure to feature on the awards list next year.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["There will also be a hotly anticipated performance from Last Kiss, a band that is sure to feature on the awards list next year.", "There will also be a performance from Last Kiss."]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word6");'>$word6</tw-link> |alert1>[(text-style:"subscript")[About Micah Power]] {(click:?alert1)[(alert:"Micah Power's debut was number one for eleven weeks this year. Although tabloids have been showing an interest in her private life, nothing out of the usual has been reported. At her concerts she speaks passionately about women's rights.")]} |alert2>[(text-style:"subscript")[About Dravis Lack]] {(click:?alert2)[(alert:"Dravis Lack is an elder statesman of pop. His latest album is something of a departure from his signature sound but has proven no less popular. He was arrested at an illegal demonstration and has served a short custodial sentence.")]} |alert3>[(text-style:"subscript")[About Last Kiss]] {(click:?alert3)[(alert:"Last Kiss came out of nowhere this year and surged to popularity when the President chose their song 'United' as his election anthem. Their debut album will be released later in the year.")]} Your head is spinning by the end of the day, but there's something to be said for not having to look at adverts all the time. You grab a takeaway coffee to try and [[perk yourself up on the train.->Result 5]]

(if: $word3 is "aimed at")[(set: $harsh to it +1)] (if: $word4 is "It is her debut album.")[(set:$harsh to it +1)] (if: $word1 is "The President will today unveil a new five point tax plan." and $word3 is "Economists have yet to comment on the plans." and $word5 is "Will it be thirteenth time lucky for Dravis?" and $word6 is "There will also be a hotly anticipated performance from Last Kiss, a band that is sure to feature on the awards list next year.")[(goto: "Journey from 5")] (else:)[(set: $suspicion to it +10)(set: $wrong to it +1)(goto: "Journey from 5")]

(color:#E88666)[//$word1 The plan is intended to stimulate the economy with a variety of measures $word2 helping workers. $word3 A government spokesperson said "the President is committed to helping workers whose needs have for too long been overlooked by careerist politicians lining their own pockets."//] Hearing your work in the news makes your heart race. You feel (set: $reaction to "excited")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["excited", "nervous", "scared", "horrified"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$reaction");'>$reaction</tw-link> about (link-reveal:"the impact you could have.")[ You tune in to the next news broadcast to listen again, then decide to [[call it a night.->Next day]]]

You tell him about your (link-reveal:"new responsibilities at work")[ and how you feel (set: $reaction to "excited")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["excited", "nervous", "scared", "horrified"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$reaction");'>$reaction</tw-link> about (link-reveal:"the impact you could have.")[ There's silence from (link-reveal:"his end of the line.")[ (link-reveal:"Then...")[ (if:$reaction is "horrified" or "scared")[(color:#E88666)[I'm sure you're overeacting,] he says. (color:#E88666)[Maybe we should talk about something else.] You had expected him to be more understanding and (link-reveal:"tell him so.")[ (color:#E88666)[I just think it's not the kind of thing we should talk about over the phone. If it really bugs you I'm sure you'll work out what to do.] Then he segues into some family gossip and you natter for another few minutes before [[calling it a night.->Day 5.2 family]]]](else:)[(color:#E88666)[It sounds like an interesting opportunity,] he says. (color:#E88666)[Maybe we should talk about something else.] You had expected him to be more wary about the job and (link-reveal:"tell him so.")[ (color:#E88666)[I just think it's not the kind of thing we should talk about over the phone. If that bugs you, I'm sorry.] Then he segues into some family gossip and you natter for another few minutes before [[calling it a night.->Day 5.2 family]]]]]]]]

You think about what he said as you (link-reveal:"drift off to sleep later.")[ (color:#E88666)[(if:$reaction is "horrified" or "scared")[|bug>[I just think it's not the kind of thing we should talk about over the phone. If it really bugs you I'm sure you'll work out what to do.]](else:)[|bug>[I just think it's not the kind of thing we should talk about over the phone. If that bugs you, I'm sorry.]]] It seemed out of character, however you turn it over. Eventually you [[sleep.->Next day]] (mouseover: ?bug)[(replace: "phone")[''//phone//''](replace: "bugs")[''//bugs//'']]]

You finish up by telling her you're (set: $reaction to "excited")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["excited", "nervous", "scared", "horrified"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$reaction");'>$reaction</tw-link> about (link-reveal:"the impact you could have.")[ (color:#E88666)[You're not the only one,] (link-reveal:"she says.")[ She looks even more nervous suddenly, stealing glances (link-reveal:"around the bar.")[ No-one is (link-reveal:"within earshot.")[ (color:#E88666)[There's something I need to ask of you. There will be (link-reveal:"a message.")[(link-reveal:" Soon.")[ I need you to ensure it appears (link-reveal:"in the news.")[ (color:#7DBCFF)[You start to ask for more information, but a couple sit down at the table next to you and (link-reveal:"your friend shushes you.")[ You spend a strained half hour making small talk, then (link-reveal:"your friend apologises and leaves.")[ If only she'd stayed a little longer, because almost immediately (link-reveal:"the couple get up and leave too.")[ When you've finished your drink you head home, and drift off [[wondering what your friend is involved in.->Next day]]]]]]]]]]]]]] (set: $codewarning to true)

(color:black)[//We have a message that we'd like you to place in the news. We will be in touch soon.//](set: $codewarning to true) You (link-reveal:"look around the bar.")[ Drunken uncles are flirting with the barmaid. A young couple haven't stopped kissing since you arrived. Two elderly men are playing cards. When you go to the toilet you (link-reveal:"flush the paper down the loo.")[ No one seems to follow you when you (link-reveal:"walk home.")[ You have a nightcap when you get in, almost expecting (link-reveal:"a knock on the door.")[ It never comes and eventally [[you drift off.->Next day]]]]]]

You tear the envelope open and take out the single slip of paper, holding it carefully so no one else can see (link-reveal:"the message.")[ (color:black)[(set:$envelope to true)//We hope we can count on you. We are organising a resistance to a regime which is descending into totalitarianism. We hope to use sympathetic people in helpful positions to spread the word. If you would like to help us please send us a sign. Change a phrase to include ''playing partisan politics'' in an article.//] You fold the message in half and half again and slip it (link-reveal:"into your pocket.")[ You spend the rest of the journey staring at your newspaper [[without reading a single word.->New rule 3]]]]

(set: $envelope to false)(goto: "New rule 3")

News articles and broadcasts must not incite civil unrest. Civil unrest could be (link-reveal:"incited by:")[ Stories that conflict with national identity and culture, (link-reveal:"such as:")[ a) by using foreign words where unnecessary for context b) by promoting female promiscuity (for example sexual language, repeated positive references to sex, pro abortion language) c) by promoting integration of foreign cultures --- (if: $envelope is true)[You stare at the rule for a while, grab a large coffee, then reach for [[the first sheet from your in-tray.->Day 6 Work]]] (else:)[After staring at the new rule for a while, you remember the envelope in your pocket. No-one is watching so [[you open it.->Read message]]]]]

(set: $suspicion to it -20)He stares at the message for a (link-reveal:"long time.")[ (color:#E88666)[You've done this country a valuable service by bringing this to my attention.] He grips your arm. (color:#E88666)[Do you have any idea who could have given this to you?] You think (link-reveal:"carefully.")[ (if: $friend is > 0)[Then you tell him (set: $blame to "you have no idea.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["you have no idea.", "it could have been the lady from the train.", "it could have been your university lecturer friend."]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$blame");'>$blame</tw-link>](else:)[Then you tell him (set: $blame to "you have no idea.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["you have no idea.", "it could have been the lady from the train."]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$blame");'>$blame</tw-link>] He nods and tells you to [[leave it with him.->New rule 3.1]]]] (set: $boss to "told")

The envelope contains a (link-reveal:"single slip of paper.")[ (color:black)[(set:$envelope to true)//We hope we can count on you. We are organising a resistance to a regime which is descending into totalitarianism. We hope to use sympathetic people in helpful positions to spread the word. If you would like to help us please send us a sign. Change a phrase to include ''playing partisan politics'' in an article.//] You... [[Fold the message carefully and put it in your pocket.->Day 6 Work]] [[Find your boss and show him the message.]]]

(set: $suspicion to it -20)He stares at the message for a (link-reveal:"long time.")[ (color:#E88666)[You've done this country a valuable service by bringing this to my attention.] He grips your arm. (color:#E88666)[Do you have any idea who could have given this to you?] You think (link-reveal:"carefully.")[ Then you tell him (set: $blame to "you have no idea.")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["you have no idea.", "it could have been the lady from the train.", "it could have been your university lecturer friend."]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$blame");'>$blame</tw-link> He nods and tells you to [[leave it with him.->Day 6 Work]]]] (set: $boss to "told")

A hood is fixed (link-reveal:"over your head.")[ The car drives for what (link-reveal:"feels like hours.")[ It smells like petrol fumes and you find it (link-reveal:"hard to catch your breath.")[ You feel on the verge of (link-reveal:"throwing up.")[ Finally the car pulls in somewhere, and you're marched (link-reveal:"into a building.")[ When they finally remove the hood you're in a small windowless room. Two men sit opposite you, wearing cheap suits. Your hands are shackled to the table in front of you. The light is odiously (link-reveal:"tinged with green.")[ Your head (link-reveal:"is still spinning.")[ (color:#76FF70)[Take a look at the piece of paper on the table,] one of the men says. (link-reveal:"You do.")[ It's the code request (link-reveal:"from the resistance.")[ (color:#76FF70)[This was given to you this morning. And despite drawing it to your superior's attention, (link-reveal:"you acted on it.")[ We could throw you in prison for life. (link-reveal:"Right now.")[ (link-reveal:"Unless...")[ You wish to [[help us with our enquiries.->Naming names]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]

(color:#E88666)[We saw the evening edition,] she says. (color:#E88666)[Thank you.] You look around at the other patrons, but she tells you it's ok. This is (link-reveal:"a resistance bar.")[ (color:#E88666)[There will be more messages for you. Try not to do anything to get yourself noticed.] You ask about the resistance, but she (link-reveal:"won't tell you much.")[ (link-reveal:"Just in case.")[ Eventually you're both able to relax and (link-reveal:"talk as old friends again.")[ Even so, it now feels like something unsaid is (link-reveal:"hanging over your every conversation.")[ As you walk home it seems to you like [[there are more police cars out patrolling.->Night 6]](set: $friendstatus to "known")(set: $bar to true)]]]]]

(color:#E88666)[I can't tell you,] he says. (color:#E88666)[Not over the phone, anyway.] You suggest meeting somewhere, but he (link-reveal:"puts you off.")[ (color:#E88666)[I'll tell you soon,] (link-reveal:"he promises.")[ He tells you he'll send you a recent photo of his daughter. She's barely one, but he thinks she takes after (link-reveal:"his wife.")[ (color:#E88666)[And that's half the problem,] he adds. You ask what he means, but he (link-reveal:"changes the subject.")[ Eventually he makes his excuses, (link-reveal:"promising again to send you the photo.")[ His goodbye is more drawn out than usual, and you head to bed wondering [[what's going on.->Night 6]]]]]]]

During the night you're woken by (link-reveal:"the sound of boots in the hallway.")[ They carry on right past your door. You hear splintering elsewhere in the building. Shouting. Crying. Then the boots thud past the other way and (link-reveal:"all is silent again.")[ When you do snatch some sleep it is [[light and dreamless.->Next day]]]]

(if: $boss is "told")[The news begins with a story about an anarchist terrorist being (link-reveal:"arrested in the capital.")[ They were apparently the centre of a plot to pump false information out (link-reveal:"into the news.")[ The story hails the current regulation of the news as a success. Without the regulation, the plot (link-reveal:"would surely have succeeded.")[ A panel discussion show starts next, looking at the merits of the government's new (link-reveal:"cultural regulation.")[ All the panelists agree that a return to traditional cultural values is (link-reveal:"long overdue.")[ There is no mention of Harmony Yates' impassioned speech (link-reveal:"from the steps of the presidential office.")[ Eventually you switch it off and [[head to bed.->Night 6]]]]]]]]] (else:)[The news begins with an overview of the new cultural regulations and how important they are for protecting the nation's history, values and (link-reveal:"culture.")[ Then there are a trio of stories about crimes committed by (link-reveal:"legal immigrants.")[ A panel discussion show starts next, also looking at the merits of the government's new (link-reveal:"cultural regulation.")[ All the panelists agree that a return to traditional cultural values is (link-reveal:"long overdue.")[ There is no mention of Harmony Yates' impassioned speech (link-reveal:"from the steps of the presidential office.")[ Eventually you switch it off and [[head to bed.->Night 6]]]]]]]]

It's getting easier to read the messages without (link-reveal:"fear of someone reading them.")[ People are keeping their eyes on (link-reveal:"their books and their papers now.")[ (color:black)[//Thank you for your continued support. Please find a way to include the phrase 'radio light entertainment' in a news article.//] You fold the message carefully and bury it in your pocket. (link-reveal:"You'll burn it later.")[ You spend the rest of the journey looking through the paper [[practicing where the phrase might fit in.->Day 7 Work]]]]]

(color:black)[//Hi By the time you read this we'll be gone. Sorry I couldn't tell you over the phone. I think they've been bugging us. I know that sounds paranoid, but I think that's where we are now. We're thinking of our own safety, and the safety of our little girl. I'm sorry you won't get to see her, for a while at least, but this is our only option. I've enclosed a photo. We've learnt that they're going to come for all the immigrants. Or anyone from their list at any rate. I think they'd take our girl. Can you believe that? Born here, but with an immigrant mum. But they'd take her. Maybe you don't believe it, maybe you do. You work for them after all, but I hope that doesn't mean you believe everything they tell you. I won't tell you where we're going. Hopefully we'll make it out. I hope one day you'll be able to see your niece again. I hope you're fighting this.//] When you've (link-reveal:"finished reading,")[ you put the photo in a drawer and [[burn the letter just in case.->Home Hub]]] (set: $familyletter to true)

(if:$word4 is "vigilant citizens informing the police if they know of someone who could be an agent of a hostile foreign power")[(set:$harsh to it+1)] (if:$word1 is "figurehead" and $word2 is "This publicity campaign comes on the heels of" and $word3 is "unwelcome" and $word5 is "Evil" and $word6 is "regulated" and $word7 is "dangerously unpatriotic" and $word8 is "in radio light entertainment" and $word9 is "crime" and $word10 is "greatest crime there is" and $word11 is "nation is beset by hostile foreign powers. Bring on regulation!")[(set: $code2 to true)(goto: "Journey from 7")] (elseif:$word1 is "figurehead" and $word2 is "This publicity campaign comes on the heels of" and $word3 is "unwelcome" and $word5 is "Evil" and $word6 is "regulated" and $word7 is "dangerously unpatriotic" and $word8 is "on the radio" and $word9 is "crime" and $word10 is "greatest crime there is" and $word11 is "nation is beset by hostile foreign powers. Bring on regulation!")[(goto: "Journey from 7")] (else:)[(set: $wrong to it +1)(set: $suspicion to it +10)(goto: "Journey from 7")]

It's not your brother. It's not his wife. They ask you to (link-reveal:"identify yourself.")[ You ask them to (link-reveal:"identify themselves first.")[ They ask you to (link-reveal:"identify yourself.")[ You ask them to (link-reveal:"identify themselves first.")[ They ask you to (link-reveal:"identify yourself.")[ [[You hang up.->Next day]]]]]]]

You're halfway through your second drink when a large group (link-reveal:"lurches into the bar.")[ Three of them, draped in the national flag, head (link-reveal:"straight for the bar.")[ (color:#E88666)[Drinks. Give us drinks! It's (link-reveal:"a goddamn celebration!")[ (color:#7DBCFF)[He fixes the barmaid with a (link-reveal:"somewhat wavering stare.")[ (color:#E88666)[Out with the scum, in with (link-reveal:"the jobs.")[ Sing with me! (link-reveal:"Come on!")[ (color:#7DBCFF)[He puts his hand on his heart and starts bellowing the national anthem. His friends all join in, as do some of the (link-reveal:"others in the bar.")[ You... [[join in the singing.->sing]] [[remain silent.->don't sing]] [[leave the bar.->leave the bar 2]]]]]]]]]]]]]

You raise your voice to join (link-reveal:"the wobbling tune.")[ The group stagger round the bar during the song, and enthusiastically shake your hand when (link-reveal:"they see you joining in.")[ Two friends near the front of the bar (link-reveal:"try to leave.")[ The group (link-reveal:"block the doorway.")[ A man who didn't join in the singing is shoved towards the two who (link-reveal:"wanted to leave.")[ As the song ends, the blows (link-reveal:"rain down on them.")[ You... [[Join in with the beating.->Next day]] [[Leave the bar.->Next day]]]]]]]] (set: $anthem to true)

After the first verse, two friends (link-reveal:"try to leave.")[ The group (link-reveal:"block the door.")[ The others are checking who's singing. When they see you, you're shoved towards the two (link-reveal:"who tried to leave.")[ As the song wobbles towards a climax, [[the blows start to rain down.->Next day]]]]] (set: $suspicion to it + 10)(set: $beaten to true)(set:$anthem to false)

After the first verse, you (link-reveal:"try to leave.")[ The group (link-reveal:"block the door.")[ The others are checking who's singing. They shove a pair of friends (link-reveal:"towards you.")[ As the song wobbles towards a climax, [[the blows start to rain down.->Next day]]]]] (set: $suspicion to it + 10)(set: $beaten to true)(set: $anthem to false)

The first report is about the triumphant implementation of the (link-reveal:"new national security law.")[ Residents originally from countries on the Sanction List must present themselves at (link-reveal:"their local police station.")[ Hostile foreign powers have installed sleeper agents and it is imperative that the government is able to keep track of (link-reveal:"foreign nationals.")[ The next stories chronicle a wave of crime and violence perpetrated by immigrants taking advantage of (link-reveal:"trusting locals.")[ Finally, a new film is panned as being nothing but propoganda for (link-reveal:"radicalised anti-government terrorists.")[ You doze off [[listening to the weather.->Next day]]]]]]]

There's only a little (link-reveal:"time for pleasantries.")[ She quietly asks if you were able to put the code (link-reveal:"in the evening's paper.")[ (if:$friendstatus is "unknown")[(set: $friendstatus to "known")You look around at the other patrons, but she tells you it's ok. This is a resistance bar.] You tell her you (if: $code2 is true)[were able](else:)[weren't able] to sneak it in today. (if:$code2 is false)[She grimaces, but acknowledges that sometimes you need to cover your tracks](else:)[She shakes her head in amazement and confesses she was unsure you'd be up to the task, given your previous political apathy.] She tells you that other resistance members (link-reveal:"rely on the codes.")[ You ask if there's (link-reveal:"anything else you can do.")[ (color:#E88666)[Soon. Very soon.] She won't tell you any more for now, and soon suggests (link-reveal:"you leave first.")[ In case anyone is (link-reveal:"waiting for her outside.")[ You make it home without incident, and [[hope she did too.->Next day]]]]]]]] (set: $bar to true)

Works of fiction must not incite civil unrest. Civil unrest could be incited by: 1. Stories that are critical of the government or similar authority figures. This includes clear allegories. 2. Stories that compliment non-governmental policies. 3. Positive stories about persons the government has deemed an inciting influence, including, but not limited to: a) felons b) terrorists c) persons of low moral character 4. Stories that conflict with national identity and culture, such as: a) by using foreign words where unnecessary for context b) by promoting female promiscuity (for example female characters using sexual language, repeated positive references to sex, pro abortion language) c) by promoting integration of foreign cultures --- You think about the books you've read recently and whether they would (link-reveal:"comply with the regulations.")[ Still, reading books and scripts has got to be (link-reveal:"better than ads and the news...")[ You reach for [[the first sheaf of paper.->Day 8 Work]]]]

(if: $word5 is "hardworking")[(set: $harsh to it +1)] (if: $word8 is "the immigrant has brought into this peaceful home.")[(set:$harsh to it +1)] (if: $word1 is "the alien governments are" and $word2 is "take the fight to the stars." and $word3 is "human allies" and $word4 is "hostile aliens" and $word6 is "judgement is clouded." and $word7 is "His wife and child have been kidnapped by the immigrant" and $word9 is "dutifully submits, trusting the rulers to know what is best." and $word10 is "her relationship with Daclenn continues.")[(goto: "Journey from 8")](else:)[(set: $wrong to it + 1)(set: $suspicion to it + 15)(goto: "Journey from 8")]

//(color:#E88666)[I've been handed a sheaf of papers, which allegedly contain the news. (live:2s)[The government has been regulating the news for months now.](stop:) (live:4s)[They've told you that it's for the benefit of the nation.](stop:) (live:6s)[But that's a pernicious lie.](stop:) (live:8s)[They're feeding you nothing but-](stop:) (live:9s)[No-](stop:) (live:10s)[I won't-](stop:)]// (live:12s)[(color:#7DBCFF)[The radio goes dead. When it comes back a different presenter apologises for the break in service then reads the news as normal. After a few minutes you [[switch it off.->Night 8]]]](stop:)

(if:$dissident is true)[You fall asleep quickly (link-reveal:"for once.")[ During the night you're woken up by (link-reveal:"the sound of boots in the hallway.")[ They come to a stop (link-reveal:"outside your door.")[ Your front door (link-reveal:"splinters.")[ People are inside your apartment, shouting about (link-reveal:"the police.")[ A flashlight blinds you. (live:2s)[Hands grab you.](stop:) (live:4s)[Something smashes into the side of your head.](stop:) (live:6.5s)[(Goto: "Suspect dissident")](stop:)]]]]]](else:)[You fall asleep quickly (link-reveal:"for once.")[ During the night you're woken up by (link-reveal:"the sound of boots in the hallway.")[ They carry on right past your door. You hear splintering elsewhere in the building. Shouting. Crying. Then the boots thud past the other way and (link-reveal:"all is silent again.")[ When you get back to sleep it is [[light and dreamless.->Next day]]]]]]

You wake up (link-reveal:"gasping for air.")[ Something is (link-reveal:"covering your face.")[ Slowly, the hood (link-reveal:"is removed.")[ Two men sit opposite you, wearing cheap suits. Your hands are shackled to the table in front of you. The light is odiously (link-reveal:"tinged with green.")[ Your head (link-reveal:"really hurts.")[ (color:#76FF70)[Take a look at the photograph on the table,] one of the men says. (link-reveal:"You do.")[ It's a photograph of you. (link-reveal:"Holding a placard at a station.")[ (color:#76FF70)[That's you. A few months ago. At an illegal gathering of (link-reveal:"dissidents.")[ Due to the ongoing security situation we are looking into every (link-reveal:"known dissident.")[ We could throw you in prison for life. (link-reveal:"Right now.")[ (link-reveal:"Unless...")[ You wish to [[help us with our enquiries.->Naming names]]]]]]]]]]]]]]

It's your friend, lurking in the shadows of (link-reveal:"an alley.")[ She beckons you over, and leads you through the back door of a shop and down some (link-reveal:"dingy stairs.")[ You find yourself in a dark room that's furnished with a small mattress and a large pile of books (link-reveal:"on the floor.")[ (if: $friendstatus is "unknown")[(set:$friendstatus to "known")She admits that she's part of the resistance and is now on the run. She's the one who has been giving you codes.](else:)[She realised she was under surveillance and has gone into hiding.] Then she tells you (link-reveal:"the big news.")[ The resistance is planning a major protest. It might even be (link-reveal:"an uprising.")[ There will be a code (link-reveal:"tomorrow.")[ It's imperative you get it (link-reveal:"into a paper.")[ You explain you've been moved on to books, but she tells you (link-reveal:"not to worry.")[ The right piece (link-reveal:"will find your desk.")[ You spend a few more minutes catching up and asking about the resistance, but your friend is (link-reveal:"clearly shattered.")[ You walk home keeping an eye out for anyone following you, but you [[seem to be clear.->Night 8]]]]]]]]]]]](set: $suspectboss to true)

(color:black)[Did you see someone run this way? What did they look like?] You reply... [[Yes, a tall woman with brown hair.->Day 8.2 drink]] [[No, didn't see anything.->Day 8.2 drink]] [[Yes, a stocky blonde man.->Day 8.2 drink]]

He rejoins his comrades and (link-reveal:"disappears from view.")[ The rest of the evening passes (link-reveal:"without incident.")[ On your way home you find yourself wondering (link-reveal:"if they ever caught her.")[ And if what she'd done [[really matters.->Night 8]]]]]

(color:#76FF70)[There is a piece of paper in front of you. Please write down the names or descriptions of any dissidents you know. If you help our enquiries we may consider a more lenient sentence. Or perhaps forget all about this misunderstanding.] You pick up the red pen. The tip hovers above the page, as it has done (link-reveal:"so many times before.")[ 1. {(if: $family is > 0)[(set: $name1 to "Your brother and his wife")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["Your brother and his wife", "Leave blank", "Fuck you"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$name1");'>$name1</tw-link>](else:)[(set: $name1 to "Leave blank")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["Leave blank", "Fuck you"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$name1");'>$name1</tw-link>]} 2. {(if: $friend is > 0)[(set: $name2 to "Your university lecturer friend")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["Your university lecturer friend", "Leave blank", "Fuck you"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$name2");'>$name2</tw-link>](else:)[(set: $name2 to "Leave blank")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["Leave blank", "Fuck you"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$name2");'>$name2</tw-link>]} 3. {(if: $protest is true)[(set: $name3 to "The clumsy lady from the train")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["The clumsy lady from the train", "Leave blank", "Fuck you"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$name3");'>$name3</tw-link>](else:)[(set: $name3 to "Leave blank")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["Leave blank", "Fuck you"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$name3");'>$name3</tw-link>]} 4. {(if: $bar is true)[(set: $name4 to "The patrons of the resistance bar")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["The patrons of the resistance bar", "Leave blank", "Fuck you"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$name4");'>$name4</tw-link>](else:)[(set: $name4 to "Leave blank")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["Leave blank", "Fuck you"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$name4");'>$name4</tw-link>]} 5. {(if: $suspectboss is true)[(set: $name5 to "Your boss")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["The clumsy lady from the train", "Leave blank", "Fuck you"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$name5");'>$name5</tw-link>](else:)[(set: $name5 to "Leave blank")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["Leave blank", "Fuck you"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$name5");'>$name5</tw-link>]} When you're finished you push the paper across the desk (link-reveal:"to the officers.")[ [[They stare at what you've written.->Sentence Results]] ]]

{(if: $fuck is 5)[(color:#76FF70)[Ah, we have a rebellious spirit here. That's a shame. That's a real shame. Your colleagues have been ever so much more helpful.]] (elseif: $blank is 5)[(color:#76FF70)[You don't know anyone, eh? Pure as driven snow, all your acquaintances? All your family? Your colleagues have been ever so much more perceptive, ever so much more helpful.]] (elseif: $fuck + $blank is 5)[(color:#76FF70)[Ah, we have a rebellious spirit here. That's a shame. That's a real shame. Your colleagues have been ever so much more helpful.]] (else:)[(if: $family is > 0 and $name1 is "Your brother and his wife")[(set: $namednames to true)(color:#76FF70)[Ah, the brother?]] (if: $friend is > 0 and $name2 is "Your university lecturer friend")[(set:$namednames to true)(color:#76FF70)[The friend? Interesting.]] (if: $protest is true and $name3 is "The clumsy lady from the train")[(set: $namednames to true)(color:#76FF70)[Ha, I think we know this woman from your commute, yes.]] (if: $bar is true and $name4 is "The patrons of the resistance bar")[(set: $namednames to true)(color:#76FF70)[A whole nest of troublemakers, hmm?]] (if: $suspectboss is true and $name5 is "Your boss")[(set: $namednames to true)(color:#76FF70)[The head of your department? That is troubling. Troubling indeed.]]] (if: $name1 is "Fuck you" or $name2 is "Fuck you" or $name3 is "Fuck you" or $name4 is "Fuck you" or $name5 is "Fuck you") [He jabs a finger where you've written the expletive. (color:#76FF70)[But please, do not think your little act of rebellion will not go unpunished.]]} The two men share a silent look, then take a file from a stack on the table. (color:#76FF70)[Let's see now,] one of the men says. (color:#76FF70)[What shall we do [[with you?->Sentence.1]]]

//(color:black)[Thank you for your continued support. A news article will find its way to your desk. Please include the phrase ''fiendishly deceptive''. This is crucially important, and we hope you will join us. If you do, you will receive only one further communication.]// You spend the rest of the journey wondering how the news article will find you. [[Who else is working with the resistance?->Day 9 Work]]

You turn the page over in your hands. Sure enough, (link-reveal:"it's a news article.")[ You raise your head, but can't see anyone acting suspiciously. You pick up your pen and (link-reveal:"get to work.")[ Government Cracks Down On Dissidents In a move described by some pundits as "(set: $word7 to "an Orwellian nightmare")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["an Orwellian nightmare", "fiendishly deceptive", "swift justice"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word7");'>$word7</tw-link>", the government last night moved against a number of people it has labelled as dissidents. Individuals from all around the country have been arrested under (set: $word8 to "harsh")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["harsh", "fiendishly deceptive", "urgent"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word8");'>$word8</tw-link> new anti-terror legislation. Singer Micah Power is one of the highest profile (set: $word9 to "victims of the new law")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["victims of the new law", "people taken in for questioning"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word9");'>$word9</tw-link>, her agent has this morning confrmed. The government were not immediately available for comment on where the (set: $word10 to "so-called dissidents")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["so-called dissidents", "dissidents"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word10");'>$word10</tw-link> have been taken, but a statement was eventually provided. A spokesperson said, "To call these arrests anything other than a triumph of law and order over evil and terrorism would be (set: $word11 to "grossly unfair")<tw-link class='cyclingLink' data-cycling-texts='["grossly unfair", "fiendishly deceptive"]' onclick='clickCyclingLink(this, "$word11");'>$word11</tw-link>." When you're happy with the corrections you take another (link-reveal:"look around the office.")[ Nothing seems out of the ordinary. People are talking and laughing as they leave for the day. You [[hand your work in and join them.->Day 9 Results 1]]]]]

(if: $word1 is "a terrorist camp" and $word2 is "threatens" and $word3 is "terrorists have" and $word4 is "offer the government her services" and $word5 is "is hired on the spot" and $word6 is "terrorist")[(goto: "Journey from 9")](else:)[(set: $wrong to it +1)(set: $suspicion to it +15)(goto: "Journey from 9")]

(if: $word7 or $word8 or $word11 is "fiendishly deceptive")[(set: $code3 to true)] (if: $word1 is "a terrorist camp" and $word2 is "threatens" and $word3 is "terrorists have" and $word4 is "offer the government her services" and $word5 is "is hired on the spot" and $word6 is "terrorist" and $word7 is "swift justice" and $word8 is "urgent" and $word9 is "people taken in for questioning" and $word10 is "dissidents")[(goto: "Journey from 9")](else:)[(set: $wrong to it + 1)(set: $suspicion to it + 15)(goto: "Journey from 9")]

She goes flying. The policeman is on her in seconds. He holds her down, knee in the small of her back, as he put (link-reveal:"handcuffs on her.")[ He tips his hat to you as he frogmarches her (link-reveal:"back down the train.")[ The man with the combover (link-reveal:"spits at her.")[ Your blood is pumping fast, but the rest of the journey [[is uneventful.->Home Hub]]]]]

You tuck your legs under the seat as she flies past you. The officer thunders past seconds behind. In moments they're through to another carriage and you doubt you'll ever know (link-reveal:"if she was caught.")[ You stare at the headlines in the paper. Then, (link-reveal:"a few minutes later...")[ The policeman frogmarches the woman, handcuffed, back down the train (link-reveal:"past you.")[ Her knees are bloody. Someone must have tripped her after all. As she passes him, the combover man (link-reveal:"spits at her.")[ Soon enough they're into the previous carriage and out of sight. You spend the rest of the journey staring at the headlines but [[reading nothing.->Home Hub]]]]]]

The woman runs past you. In the seconds it takes the officer to get to you, your leg edges (link-reveal:"into the aisle.")[ He (link-reveal:"trips.")[ He falls flat on his face as the woman is off and (link-reveal:"into the next carriage.")[ He picks himself up, patting at his slightly torn trousers. He stares at you. Hairs prickle (link-reveal:"on the back of your neck.")[ Then he takes off in pursuit again. You doubt you'll ever know if he managed to catch her, and pretend to read your paper for the (link-reveal:"rest of the journey.")[ Occasionally you catch a glimpse of the combover man [[glaring at you.->Home Hub]]]]]]](set:$suspicion to it +15)

There's a new presenter tonight. He launches straight into a story about a number of terrorists being picked up by (link-reveal:"the police.")[ They were lurking in plain site, with figures such as singer Micah Power being (link-reveal:"arrested.")[ He passes on the government's call for people to be vigilant and report any (link-reveal:"suspicious behaviour.")[ The next story is an expose of an influential businessman and CEO of the petcare brand Buddy. He is at the centre of what the government are calling a homosexual conspiracy to undermine the traditional values of the country and (link-reveal:"pervert the nation's youth.")[ The weather tomorrow will be [[dry and sunny.->Next day]]]]]]

//(color:black)[It starts tomorrow. Go to work as usual. At 10am make your way to City Hall. They have started rounding us up. It's now or never.]// You burn the letter and [[flush the ashes down the sink.->Home Hub]] (set: $resistanceletter to true)

The group are (link-reveal:"instantly welcoming.")[ They all insist on (link-reveal:"buying the drinks.")[ As the beer goes down, they start (link-reveal:"telling stories.")[ They're all local, born and raised in the capital. Most of them have been unemployed (link-reveal:"for a while.")[ When they find out you work for the government they let out a cheer and (link-reveal:"buy shots.")[ (text-style:"blur")[After that things are difficult to decipher] (text-style:"blurrier")[Somehow you [[make it home.->Next day]]]]]]]]

You stand, (link-reveal:"legs trembling.")[ Before you can take a step, the office doors (link-reveal:"burst inwards.")[ Police swarm into the building. They're shouting orders that you can't hear above the blood (link-reveal:"thumping in your ears.")[ Hands (link-reveal:"grab you.")[ You see your co-workers (link-reveal:"being taken away as well.")[ Your boss looks ashen-faced as he is (link-reveal:"marched out.")[ You're bundled (link-reveal:"into a car.")[ A hood is (link-reveal:"shoved over your head.")[ You drive for what [[feels like hours.->Suspect Day 10]]]]]]]]]] (set: $uprising to true)

The office doors (link-reveal:"burst inwards.")[ Police swarm into the building. They're shouting for everyone to remain calm and (link-reveal:"submit for questioning.")[ Hands (link-reveal:"grab you.")[ You see your co-workers (link-reveal:"being taken away as well.")[ Your boss looks ashen-faced as he is (link-reveal:"marched out.")[ You're bundled (link-reveal:"into a car.")[ A hood is (link-reveal:"shoved over your head.")[ You drive for what [[feels like hours.->Suspect Day 10]]]]]]]]] (if:$code3 is true)[(set:$uprising to false)]

Finally the car pulls in somewhere, and you're marched (link-reveal:"into a building.")[ When they remove the hood you're in a small windowless room. Two men sit opposite you, wearing cheap suits. Your hands are shackled to the table in front of you. The light is odiously (link-reveal:"tinged with green.")[ Your head (link-reveal:"is spinning.")[ (color:#76FF70)[We thank you in advance for your co-operation.] one of the men (link-reveal:"says.")[ (color:#76FF70)[We have been watching you. You've been trying to avoid suspicion, but we know exactly what you've been getting up to. We could throw you in prison for life. (link-reveal:"Right now.")[ (link-reveal:"Unless...")[ You wish to [[help us with our enquiries.->Naming names]]]]]]]]]

You wake up (link-reveal:"gasping for air.")[ Something is (link-reveal:"covering your face.")[ Slowly, the hood (link-reveal:"is removed.")[ Two men sit opposite you, wearing cheap suits. Your hands are shackled to the table in front of you. The light is odiously (link-reveal:"tinged with green.")[ Your head (link-reveal:"really hurts.")[ (color:#76FF70)[We thank you in advance for your co-operation.] one of the men (link-reveal:"says.")[ (color:#76FF70)[We have been watching you. You've been attracting an... unfortunate... amount of suspicion. We know exactly what you've been getting up to. We could throw you in prison for life. (link-reveal:"Right now.")[ (link-reveal:"Unless...")[ You wish to [[help us with our enquiries.->Naming names]]]]]]]]]]]

{(set: $name1 to "Your brother and his wife") (set: $name2 to "Leave blank") (set: $name3 to "Leave blank") (set: $name4 to "Fuck you") (set: $name5 to "Leave blank") (set: $suspicion to 70) (set: $family to 2) (set: $friend to 3) (set: $suspectboss to true) (set: $bar to true) (set: $protest to true) (set:$code to true) (set: $steppedin to true) (set: $anthem to false) (set: $radio to 2) (set: $politicalview to "nothing ever really changes")} [[Sentence Results]]

(if:$name1 is "Fuck you")[(set: $fuck to it +1)](elseif: $name1 is "Leave blank")[(set: $blank to it +1)](else:)[(set: $answer to it +1)] (if:$name2 is "Fuck you")[(set: $fuck to it +1)](elseif: $name2 is "Leave blank")[(set: $blank to it +1)](else:)[(set: $answer to it +1)] (if:$name3 is "Fuck you")[(set: $fuck to it +1)](elseif: $name3 is "Leave blank")[(set: $blank to it +1)](else:)[(set: $answer to it +1)] (if:$name4 is "Fuck you")[(set: $fuck to it +1)](elseif: $name4 is "Leave blank")[(set: $blank to it +1)](else:)[(set: $answer to it +1)] (if:$name5 is "Fuck you")[(set: $fuck to it +1)](elseif: $name5 is "Leave blank")[(set: $blank to it +1)](else:)[(set: $answer to it +1)] (goto: "Sentence")

(if: $name1 is "Your brother and his wife" and $name2 is "Your university lecturer friend" and $name3 is "The clumsy lady from the train" and $name4 is "The patrons of the resistance bar" and $name5 is "Your boss")[(color:#76FF70)[You have been most co-operative. We could not have asked for more.]](elseif: $name1 is "Your brother and his wife" or $name2 is "Your university lecturer friend" or $name3 is "The clumsy lady from the train" or $name4 is "The patrons of the resistance bar" or $name5 is "Your boss")[(color:#76FF70)[You have been co-operative. That is a good start.]](else:)[(color:#76FF70)[You have not been co-operative. This is not a good start, hm?]](if: $wrong is 0)[ (color:#76FF70)[It must be said, you were a diligent employee. We have found no fault in your corrections. This is highly commendable.]](elseif: $wrong is < 4)[ (color:#76FF70)[Your work was not of the highest standard. We found mistakes. The question must therefore be asked, was this intentional? Or were you merely sloppy?]](else:)[ (color:#76FF70)[Your work was clearly poor. It is littered with mistakes. Is this mere sloppiness? Or have you abused your position to intentionally undermine the government's authority?]](if: $harsh is > 1)[ (color:#76FF70)[Now it does look like there were occasions when you were over-officious in your amendments. Does this show your true spirit? Or perhaps you were trying to cover your tracks?]](if: $boss is "told")[ (color:#76FF70)[Now, the so-called resistance came calling, and you informed the authorities. That is good, very good. (if: "code" is true)[Though why you would then use the code is a mystery, of course. Unless you're incredibly stupid.]]](if: $code is true)[ (color:#76FF70)[You used your government salary to become a messenger for terrorists. (if: $code2 is true)[Repeatedly. ](if: $code3 is true)[Up to the bitter end. ]This is, of course, treasonous. And yes, of //course// we know all about it.]](color:#76FF70)[ How have you conducted yourself away from work, I wonder?] He flips through [[more pages.->Sentence.2]]

(if: $anthem is false)[(color:#76FF70)[You do not like singing the national anthem, I see. Interesting.]](elseif: $anthem is true)[(color:#76FF70)[You sing the national anthem like a true patriot. That's good.]](if: $stepin is true)[ (color:#76FF70)[You had an altercation on a train. It seems you want our women to be ogled by all and sundry. How disappointing.]](if: $friend is > 0)[ (color:#76FF70)[You have been seen in the company of a known dissident on at least $friend (if: $friend is > 1)[occasions](else:)[occasion]. (if: $name2 is "Your university lecturer friend")[But you have at least informed us about her. That shows truthfulness.]]](if:$family is > 0)[ (color:#76FF70)[We have recordings of your (if: $family is 1)[conversation](else:)[conversations] with your brother. He is an... unfortunate connection. (if: $family is > 1)[You would have been wise to sever this relationship sooner.] (if: $name1 is "Your brother and his wife")[You have informed on him to us though, so that goes in your favour.]]](if: $protest is true)[ (color:#76FF70)[Why would you attend a protest that is clearly illegal? Why would you do it? We have a photograph of you there(if: $dissident is true)[, waving your oh-so-smug placard]. What did you think would happen?]](if: $bar is true)[ (color:#76FF70)[We can place you in a bar that is known to be a hotbed of dissidents on at least one occasion. (if: $name4 is "The patrons of the resistance bar")[We will bear in mind that you have confessed to this already.]]](if: $radio + $earlynight + $reading is > 5)[ (color:#76FF70)[You tend to keep yourself to yourself. This is no bad thing. The comfort of a good book, a voice on the radio, a good night's sleep, these are things to be treasured.]](if: $dobbed is true)[ (color:#76FF70)[Our records show you helped the police apprehend one of the violent protesters a few months ago. Thank you for that service.]](if: $helpedfriend is true)[ (color:#76FF70)[You caused a scene in a bar with your dissident friend, according to eyewitness reports.]] He steeples his fingers in front of his face, (link-reveal:"peering at you over the top.")[ (color:#76FF70)[So the question remains, [[what do we do with you?->Judgement]]]]

(if:$code is not true)[(if: $protest is not true)[(if: $suspicion is < 70)[You walk out of the police station with your head held high. Any indiscretions have been forgiven. You are a valued member of society and know how to mind your own business and do your job.](else:)[You walk out of the police station chastened, but with your head held high. Your wrists are slapped for your indiscretions, and you imagine they will be watching closely for a while. But you know how to mind your own business and get on with your job.]](else:)[(if: $suspicion is < 70)[When they mentioned the protest you thought you were done for. But you walk out of the police station with your head held high. They understand isolated indiscretions, and while you imagine they will be watching you closely, that's a small price to pay.](else:)[(if: $namednames is true)[They told you they were ready to throw the book at you. The protest, the numerous indiscretions, it all added up. But you named names. And so when you walk out of the police station it's to go home, not to go to prison. You imagine they will be watching you closely, but that's a small price to pay isn't it?](else:)[It's the protest that did for you. The protest and the myriad small indiscretions. Perhaps if you'd named names things might be different. Perhaps you've traded your freedom for someone else's. That's a decision you will have a long time to think on.]]]](else:)[The code. The code and the resistance. You'd felt a great weight hanging over you ever since the first code went into the paper, and now it has come crashing down on your head. (if:$namednames is true)[You gave them names, and perhaps that has helped. But if only you had kept yourself to yourself. If only you had minded your own business and kept your head down.](else:)[Your refusal to name names hasn't helped your case. They have taken your silence very badly. That's a decision you will have a long time to think on.] (if:$uprising is true)[You made it as far as you could though. You were ready to rise up against the government. So whatever happens to you now, at least you know you tried.](elseif:$uprising is false)[And if, after everything, you didn't want to join the uprising, well that's just between you and your conscience. Was it worth taking things this far to shy away at the last hurdle? No-one will ever know but you.] Wouldn't it have been easier to play by the rules?] You had never really paid attention to politics before this election, because $politicalview. At least now you know for sure [[where you stand.->End]]

Thanks for playing. Did you find the resistance bar? Did you sing the national anthem? How many times? How many books did you read? How many names did you name? If you want to try some other options, head [[right back to the beginning->Title Intro]] and try again right now. Time for me to name some names: Many thanks to my testers - David Slater, Hannah Gwenllian, Hasan al-Khoee and especially Lydia Palmese (who gets bonus points for taking me on my first protest march). Also many thanks to Rob Sherman, Rob Morgan, Hannah Powell-Smith, Gavin Inglis, Abigail Parry, Stella Wisdom and all at the British Library Digital team. If you fancy something more lighthearted involving Macbeth, chainsaws and dance routines then give my first game, [Understudied]<Understudied|, a try. (click: ?Understudied)[(open-url:'https://borntopootle.itch.io/understudied')]

Written by Jonathan Laury - [@BornToPootle]<twitter| (click: ?twitter)[(open-url:'https://www.twitter.com/BornToPootle')] Many thanks to my testers - David Slater, Hannah Gwenllian, Hasan al-Khoee and Lydia Palmese. Thanks also due to Rob Sherman, Rob Morgan, Hannah Powell-Smith, Gavin Inglis, Abigail Parry, Stella Wisdom and all at the British Library Digital team for running a great Interactive Fiction class. [[Back->Title Intro]]

(color:#E88666)[//The new president has been announced. The old centre-right government has been ousted by an outsider riding a wave of populism.// (live:3s)[//A nine year old chess prodigy has beaten the world number 2.//](stop:) (live: 5.5s)[//Rain is forecast for the week ahead.//](stop:) (live: 7.5s)[(color:#7DBCFF)[It's getting late. You clear up your few dishes and [[head to bed.->Next day]]]](stop:)]

(color:#E88666)[//Protests gripped the capital again today, as people took to the streets to decry what some citizens have called "a dangerous tone" to the new government's policies.// (live:4s)[//Protests descended into violence in the afternoon, with running battles between protesters and police.//](stop:) (live:7s)[//In a statement the minister for the interior blamed foreign-backed agitators.//](stop:) (live:10s)[//Eyewitness reports cite both the protesters and the police as inciting the violence.//](stop:) (live:13s)[//Tomorrow will be dry with scattered showers.//](stop:) (live:15s)[(color:#7DBCFF)[It's getting late. You clear away the remnants of supper and [[head to bed.->Next day]]]]]