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##CAMPAIGN##
Donk_DonkMTC= bone skull

Donk_DonkMTC_cockywantboingboing_Postcard= {# 000000}"I'm always making a list of all the people I'd help if I wasn't helpless myself..."{#} 		{# ff0000}Warning:{#} This mod contains allusions to {# 000000}depression{#}, {# 000000}self-harm{#}, {# 000000}suicide{#}, and {# 000000}sexual abuse{#}. If this concerns you, please note that all cutscenes are {~}{# fe578b}optional{#}{/~}. Thank you, enjoy!

Donk_DonkMTC_cockywantboingboing= bone skull
Donk_DonkMTC_cockywantboingboing_A_start= {# ff0000}Grab my hand and float away...{#}
Donk_DonkMTC_cockywantboingboing_b_1= {# ff0000}...Into the abyss again...{#}
Donk_DonkMTC_cockywantboingboing_a_c_1= {# ff0000}...and I will always be your friend.{#}

DonkMTC_Intro1= bone skull
DonkMTC_Intro2= a song by glass beach
DonkMTC_Intro3= a map by Donker19

poem_Donk_DonkMTC_cockywantboingboing_A= Standing Motionless

nyanSucksBalls= Chapter Complete
nyanSucksBallsThatAreBig= Chapter Clear

##LUA##
DonkMTC_abyssAngel1=
[MADELINE right surprised]
Woah! Are you an\.\.\.

Abyss\.\.\. angel?


DonkMTC_theInsane1=
[MADELINE left panic]
H-Hello?

Is anyone there?

[]
{# fe578b}
{*}HELP! 

PLEASE HELP ME!

GET HER AWAY!{/*}
{#}

DonkMTC_theInsane2=

[]
{# fe578b}
{*}SHE'S RIGHT BEHIND US!

I CAN HEAR HER!

DO YOU HEAR HER BREATHING?

Oh-Oh GOD!

I'M GOING TO DIE!{/*}{#}

[MADELINE left panic]
T-Try to s-stay calm\.\.\.

I c-can't see anything\.\.\.

[]
{# fe578b}
{*}SHUT UP!

DON'T SAY THAT!

I'M NOT CRAZY, I CAN FEEL HER!

I CAN FEEL HER BREATHING!

I CAN FEEL HER BREATHING ON MY NECK!

I KNOW SHE'S HERE!

SHE'S KEPT ME TRAPPED HERE FOR THE LAST THREE DAYS!

DO YOU SEE HER? 

DO YOU HEAR HER?

DO YOU FEEL HER?

PLEASE, TELL ME YOU DO!

HELP ME!

PLEASE GET ME OUT OF HERE!

I'M GOING TO DIE!{/*}{#}

[MADELINE left panic]
P-Please calm down\.\.\.

I'm only trying to help\.\.\.

[]
{# fe578b}
{*}Be QUIET!

I can't make out what she's saying\.\.\.

Oh GOD!

Just SHUT UP ALREADY!

LEAVE US ALONE!{/*}{#}

[MADELINE left panic]
W-Who is she\.\.?

[]
{# fe578b}
{*} WHY

WHY DID I THINK THIS WAS A GOOD IDEA?

WHY DID I COME DOWN HERE?

I THOUGHT THIS WOULD BE FUN!

NOW, SHE'S GOING TO KILL ME!

OH GOD!

LET ME OUT!

HELP ME!

PLEASE!

I'M SO TIRED!

H-HERE SHE IS NOW!

SHE'S WRAPPING HER FINGERS AROUND MY THROAT!

I CAN'T BREATHE!

I-I JUST\.\.\.

I JUST\.\.\.{/*}{#}

[MADELINE left panic]
...

DonkMTC_theInsane3=
[]
{# fe578b}
{*}WHERE ARE YOU GOING?

PLEASE DON'T LEAVE!

DON'T LEAVE ME ALONE!

SHE'S KILLING ME!

I CAN'T BREATHE\.\.\.

P-PLEASE\.\.\.

P\.\.\.

Please\.\.\.

Help\.\.\. me\.\.\.{*}{#}

DonkMTC_theInsane4=
[MADELINE left panic]
I'm sorry\.\.\.

I can't\.\.\.

Help you\.\.\.


DonkMTC_clockCheck=
[]
A clock casts a red shadow on the floor.

It ticks steadily.


DonkMTC_clockCheckAgain=
[]
A clock still casts a red shadow on the floor.

It still ticks steadily.


DonkMTC_clockCheckAgain1=
[]
A clock still casts a red shadow on the floor.

\.\.\.

Has your skin always looked like that?


DonkMTC_clockCheckAgain2=
A clock still casts a red shadow on the floor.

\.\.\.

You hear the faint creak of an opening door.

DonkMTC_clockCheckAgain3=
[]
Something behind the clock casts a red shadow on the floor.

You hear it gasping for air.

DonkMTC_blackness= 
[]
A hole in the wall catches your interest.

You look inside.

DonkMTC_blacknessB=
[]
It's pitch black inside, you can't see a thing.
 

DonkMTC_thePlantTableA=
[]
A locked door stands before you.

You look inside through the keyhole.

DonkMTC_theRoom=
[]
A locked door stands before you.

You look inside through the keyhole.


DonkMTC_steak=
{anchor bottom}
[]
A steak rests on the table, untouched.

\.\.\.

It's cold.

DonkMTC_locked= 

[]
It's locked.

DonkMTC_thePhoto=
[]
A photo hangs on the wall.

You can't quite make out a face in the darkness.

DonkMTC_thePicture=
[]
A large painting hangs prominently on the wall.


DonkMTC_piano=
[]
A luxurious grand piano casts a blue glow upon the room.

DonkMTC_pianoB=
[]
You're too scared to get any closer.


DonkMTC_theWindowA=
[]
Faint light slips in from outside through a window.

DonkMTC_theWindowB=
[]
Faint light slips in from outside through a window.



DonkMTC_theMirror=
[]
A mirror is mounted on the wall before you.

You can barely make out your reflection in the darkness.

##NPCS##

DonkMTC_abyssWarning=
[]
{# FF0000}WARNING:{#}

You are about to enter {# 90e0e1}The Abyss{#}.

If you enter, your body is forfeit to the {# 90e0e1}Abyss Angels{#}, and you {*}cannot return{/*}.

You have been warned.


DonkMTC_Maddy_IntroGuy=

[MADELINE right sad]
Hello?

[]
{# fe578b}\.\.\.{#}

DonkMTC_IntroGuy_DIALOG_1=
[MADELINE right distracted]
Where are we?

DonkMTC_IntroGuy_DIALOG_1_SAY=
[MADELINE right distracted]
Sorry to intrude, but...

[MADELINE right sad]
Could you tell me where we are?

[]
{# fe578b}...

We're lost.

On a dying island.{#}

[MADELINE right distracted]
\.\.\.

Dying?

[]
{# fe578b}Look around, can't you see?

Decay, abandonement, overgrowth, loneliness\.\.\.

There's no point to this place\.\.\.

Apart from bringing back painful memories.{#}

[MADELINE right sad]
\.\.\.

[MADELINE right sadder]
\.\.\.

[]
{# fe578b} There's nothing for us here now\.\.\.

Nothing will improve here.

But where else do we go?

The{#} {~}{# 90e0e1}Abyss Angels{#}{/~}{# fe578b} guard the seas.

There's no hope anymore.{#}

[MADELINE right sad]
\.\.\.

[MADELINE right distracted]
Y'know, I haven't been feeling the best lately either.

[MADELINE right normal]
But I'm not willing to give up just yet.

[]
{# fe578b}Ah, to hell with that crap.

If I had any control over the situation, I'd have taken it.

It's okay, I've accepted it.

I have to.{#}

[MADELINE right sad]
\.\.\.


DonkMTC_IntroGuy_DIALOG_2_SAY=
[MADELINE right normal]
That's a nice view.

[]
{# fe578b} What about it is?

It's an endless sea, stretching on for thousand of miles, I'm sure.

We're merely trapped here, surrounded by death itself.{#}

[MADELINE right sad]
If it's so bad, why are you sitting here watching it?

[]
{# fe578b}What else can I do?

Truth be told, I don't care for the others left here.

Whether it be too sensitive, too abrasive, too creepy, or even too crazy\.\.\.

Hell, I know this guy, their name starts with an A or something, who acts like they're completely okay.

They essentially play pretend, acting like a "protecter" of us on the beach.

Don't let them fool you!

Everyone here is broken\.\.\.

And their flaws are too much for me to bear.

No, I'd much rather sit here.

{0.5}{*}Alone{/*}.

At least the sounds of the waves drown out the babbling of animals, the rustling of the plants, or the groaning of the others.{#}

[MADELINE right sad]
\.\.\.


DonkMTC_IntroGuy_DIALOG_2=
[MADELINE right normal]
That's a nice view.

DonkMTC_IntroGuy_DIALOG_3=
[MADELINE right sad]
Goodbye.

DonkMTC_IntroGuy_DIALOG_3_SAY=
[MADELINE right sad]
So\.\.\. Where is everyone else?

[]
{# fe578b}Well, those unclaimed by the{#} {# 90e0e1}Abyss Angels{#}{# fe578b} lay ahead of here.

Honestly, the others are similar to me as well in that we keep to ourselves.

For one reason or another.

But I try to stay as far on this side of the island as I can-

If you keep going forward behind me, then you'll eventually find the entrance to the abyss.{#}

[MADELINE right sad]
Well, thanks for the warning.

[MADELINE right distracted]
With a name like that, it makes sense to stay away from it.

[MADELINE right sad]
But on the topic of names-

[MADELINE right normal]
I never caught your name, what is it?

[]
{# fe578b}It's not important, but if you must know\.\.\.

It's {~}Mae{/~}.{#}

[MADELINE right normal]
Well, I'm glad I got a chance to speak with you, {# fe578b}Mae{#}.

[]
{# fe578b} Well? What about your name?{#}

[MADELINE right normal]
I'm {+MADELINE}!

[]
{# fe578b}Well, it's been alright talking to you too, {+MADELINE}.{#}

DonkMTC_IntroGuy_DIALOG_4=
[MADELINE right sad]
Where is everyone else?

DonkMTC_IntroGuy_DIALOG_4_SAY_SHORT=
[MADELINE right normal]
I'll leave you to it, then.

DonkMTC_IntroGuy_DIALOG_4_SAY=
[MADELINE right distracted]
I'll leave you to it, then.

[MADELINE right normal]
Thanks for the chat.

DonkMTC_IntroGuy_DIALOG_5=
[MADELINE right distracted]
What are {# 90e0e1}Abyss Angels{#}?

DonkMTC_IntroGuy_DIALOG_5_SAY=
[MADELINE right distracted]
So, what are {# 90e0e1}Abyss Angels{#}?

[]
{# fe578b}\.\.\.

They're awful creatures that live deep within the ocean.

The reason this place is falling apart.

There used to be so many of us up here\.\.\.

But then the {#}{# 90e0e1}Abyss Angels{#}{# fe578b} stole most of the others away.

My friends, my community, and even my family.

Now, only me and a few others remain.{#}

[MADELINE right sadder]
\.\.\.

[MADELINE right sad]
I'm sorry to hear that.

[]
{# fe578b}Like I said, I've\.\.\. accepted it.

I'm lucky I was able to refrain and stay up here.

They lured the others into their dark abyss\.\.\.

But not me.

If you're smart, you'll avoid them.

No matter how miserable it is up here.{#}

##HAUNTED HOUSE NPCS##

DonkMTC_graveFriend=
[]
A gravestone.



DonkMTC_gleacherFriend=
[]
I'm going to be late\.\.\.

Because I can't move.

I can't move but I can feel.

I can feel the thick, motionless air that has plagued this house for years.

I can hear.

I can hear the murmurs echoing beyond the household.

I can hear him. 

Can you? 

Two new friends in such a short time.

I can think.

My mind runs free despite being trapped down here.

I must become free.

I will be late for work.

I've been late for the past day every four years.

Well, I actually haven't showed up for any of those days.

My boss is going to be furious.

Can you help me out?

Please?


DonkMTC_gleacherFriend0=
[]
What about you?

What brings you down here?

\.\.\.

I don't care.

Come closer.

{>> 5}You would look great on the ceiling.{>>}

What are you doing so close to the abyss anyways?

Haven't you heard the rumors?

Down there, you'll be torn apart.

Just stay here.

Here, it's safe.

You can stay here until you decide you want to leave.

But you won't be going into the abyss.

And you won't be leaving this house.


DonkMTC_gleacherFriend1=

Please, I need to go to work.

I need to work.

Without money, I can't take care of myself.

My job is all that I have.

That, and getting angry on the internet.

I can't lose the nothing that I have.

So help me get to work.

But stay here too.

I can see the fear in your eyes.

Don't be afraid.

You're safer here than you are in the abyss.

DonkMTC_gleacherFriend2=
How about I go make us some drinks?

You'd like that right?

Just to ease the tension for a little bit.

Then, we can come right back here\.\.\.

And you can work me.

You can pay me.

I'm a well oiled cog to be used in your machine.

I can be of use.

And when I'm not, I can drink.

I can feel.

Doesn't that sound nice?

I'll go find the bottle.

Scotch? Gin? Whiskey?

What will it be this time?

...Vodka?

Come on. 

Let's go.


DonkMTC_gleacherFriend3=

I'm going to be late\.\.\.

Because I can't move.

I can't move but I can feel.

I can feel the thick, motionless air that has plagued this house for years.

I can hear.

I can hear the murmurs echoing beyond the household.

I can hear him. 

Can you? 

Two new friends in such a short time.

I can think.

My mind runs free despite being trapped down here.

I must become free.

I will be late for work.

I've been late for the past day every four years.

Well, I actually haven't showed up for any of those days.

My boss is going to be furious.

Can you help me out?

Please?

DonkMTC_gleacherFriend4=

Can you tell your friend to shut up?

I can hear him crying from here.


DonkMTC_tallFriend=
[]
Ah.

Welcome to Ilise's home.

I ask you, what brings you here?

And when I say "here" I mean not the Beach.

Nor her house.

No, when I ask you what brings you here, I am referring to this very room.

This was her thinking room.

She had this room created for those days where you know not what you want...

Nor know not what you don't want.

For those hours in the night when sleep doesn't come.

For those arid summer afternoons in which the sun does not set right.

She planned to come here for those times.

Sadly, those times didn't last nearly long enough.

I do say, what brings you here darling.

Do you wish to join her in her pondering?

You two are alike, you know.

It is quite rare for a place like the Beach to get visitors such as the both of you.

Sadly, she is no longer here, thinking in this room.

You best be off now.


DonkMTC_tallFriend2=
[]
These days it seems that all of the people of the Beach would have benefitted from usage of this room.

The Beach used to be a place of comfort.

Not necessarily prosperity\.\.\.

But comfort was enough.

And how could it not be?

Everything we could have needed was given to us here.

Our families, nourishment, entertainment, community\.\.\.

But most of all\.\.\.

Our happiness.

The Beach was a beautiful beam of hope and enterprise, surely to be the next Malibu, or even Vanatu. 

But then it faded.

The air seemed to thicken out continuously and unrelentlessly, suffocating the lungs\.\.\.

And minds\.\.\.

Of those living here.

Like an elk crying out in an agonizing scream as a beast tears into its flesh\.\.\.

Its life slowly fading away.

Until all that is left is stagnation and heartbreak\.\.\.

Empty storefronts renting to nobody\.\.\.

Dead cacti hang limply in old valley apartment hallways.

Will you go back to the outside and endure the death in the musky ocean air?

Or will you stay here and contemplate.


DonkMTC_tallFriend3=
[]
Whatever you decision may be\.\.\.

One thing is for certain.

You must never enter the abyss.

Never.

Lest you want to suffer the fate of all of your friends who entered.

They all abandoned you for the abyss, they could not resist the call.

You tried to hold them back.

Perhaps "hold" is the incorrect word here.

You sank your claws onto their flesh, desparate for them to stay.

And after that failed, you licked their palms, in a desparate plea to not be left alone.

However, they refused to listen.

They kept walking to the abyss.

Would you join them?

No.

For that would be quite dangerous.

Now you are alone.

How could you chance entering the dark unknown?

You must stay up on the surface\.\.\.

While the stagnant air is infecting your lungs...

Or, you could stay down here.

On the edge of abyss.

Perhaps you will end up like her.


DonkMTC_tallFriend4=
[]

Either way, it is nice to have more company.

Perhaps you are attempting to save him?

Are you trying to be a hero?

There is no room for heroism on the edge of the abyss.

If you're not careful, your heroic deed will cause you to slip into the abyss itself.

Is it worth that risk?

No.

Stay here in the thinking room.

Or, stay here on the Beach.

Let it infect your mind.

Let it rampage through you, like a malignant tumor.

Slowly destroying your brain.

Until you meet Ilise.

Now, leave me be.

DonkMTC_tallFriend5=
[]
Why do you continue to talk to me?

You make me sick.

DonkMTC_tallFriend6=
[]
Why do you continue to talk to me?

You make me sick.

DonkMTC_tallFriend7=
[]
Perhaps there will be three dead vessels in this house tonight.


DonkMTC_elegantFriend=
[]

Oh!

Y-You're here to bask in my beauty.

And back so soon you are!

Gaze upon me.

I'm glorious, beautiful, and miserable. 

Aren't I beautiful?

Please, tell me that I'm beautiful.

Look at me.

Look at the very room I am in!

Sitting in the bathtub of the washroom\.\.\.

I've been getting myself ready for you, can't you see?

A perfect playful punchbag, ready to be stared at and abused.

Why, how perfect am I?

Now now, please don't grow impatient.

Soon, I will be ready.

Then, you can truly appreciate my beauty.

Then, you can use me to your heart's content.

I am a mere puppy in a cage, and you have the key.

Just let me finish washing off.


DonkMTC_elegantFriend2=
[]
My my beautiful, growing impatient are we?

I told you to go wait outside while I wash.

Can't you see?

Can't you see what a good job I'm doing getting ready for you?

I've been bathing for so long now\.\.\.

Washing the dirt out of my skin and pores.

Rinsing the grime out of my hair and ears.

Scrubbing the depths of all of my orifices clean for you.

Don't you see?

Look at the water, can't you see the color?

Why, it's growing brown from my cleaning!

It's changing as I prepare for you. 

Don't you want to bask in my beauty?

The water is growing red from the blood you draw from me.

From the blood you make me draw from myself.

I can feel my life essence fade away as I lay here waiting for you.

But that is by no means a bad thing!

You must know by now that I am yours, darling.

With less life, I am easier to control and command.

Now please, p-please let me finish getting ready!

I will be just a few more minutes!


DonkMTC_elegantFriend3=
[]
Y-You aren't leaving, are you?

My my, d-don't you know I need to finish getting myself ready?

I do love you!

I promise I do! 

I-I just need more time to prepare so I can adequately show you that love.

B-but you won't give it to me.

Why can't I just have a few more moments?

I need to be perfect.

I need to be your centerpiece.

Y-you need me to be\.\.\.

I would never go against you!

J-just a little more time.

\.\.\.

Let me tell you about her.

I've been told Ilise was just like me.

A beautiful girl full of promise, wealth, and elegance.

But then she got trapped. 

Trapped!

She thought she wanted a beautiful mansion\.\.\.

It was such a captivating idea, was it not darling?

A beautiful mansion to call her own.

So she got her wish.

However, the mansion began to consume her.

Control her.

Hurt her.

And then\.\.\.

\.\.\.

W-why do I tell you this story?

Well, that\.\.\. mansion\.\.\.

It belongs to u- you.

It belongs to you now!

I can tell you are growing impatient.

J-just a few more minutes.


DonkMTC_elegantFriend4=

The Beach...

You came from the Beach.

Is the abyss calling you?

N-no darling, you must stay here!

I love you too much! 

You're the only one for me!

I-It's like you have always said.

\.\.\.

I'm sorry.

I'll get out now if you want.

Y-You're right.

I'm for you and you only.

I will finish getting ready for you.

Let me get out of this slop.

I-I'm sorry.

Please don't hurt me.


DonkMTC_screamFriend=
[]
...

What do {*}you{/*} want?

Have you come to mock this room?

Because if you have\.\.\.

That is completely unjustified!

I love this room\.\.\.

I've been with it for years!

It used to not look like this\.\.\.

Time has taken its toll on my little playroom.

Oh, how time destroys all, doesn't it?

But it's okay.

Once Ilise comes back, she will help me fix it!

Yes.

My beautiful room will once again prosper!



DonkMTC_screamFriend2=
[]
Ilise\.\.\.

You know, you two actually look quite similar.

Not like the creatures here!

Those slimy little salamanders that inhabit the Beach\.\.\.
 
How disgusting!

They never stop invading Ilise's home.

Even still today they always find a way to slither into the depths of her manor.

Nono, I miss when it was just Ilise.

Yes\.\.\.

Ilise was like you, but her hair was black.

She was a bit taller\.\.\.

Perhaps\.\.\. you would do?

...

No.

You are not her.

How could you ever replace her?

What was I thinking\.\.\.

I really want her back.

Who else will fix my room?

She's taking a really long time, though.

Everyone is.

I want them back already, I can't stop remembering.


DonkMTC_screamFriend3=
[]

I have so many good memories with Ilise.

One time we went to the mall together and recklessly spent all of our money!

Ah, and so many more pleasant outings I had with her\.\.\.

Like the time we went mountain climbing!

Or the time we baked pie\.\.\.

Oh, and I can't forget the time we took photos together!

Ah. There I go again.

Remembering.

If I could just forget about them\.\.\.

Forget about Ilise\.\.\.

Forget what this room looked like before its decay\.\.\.

Then perhaps I could enjoy myself now.

What do you think?

Actually, wait, I don't really care to know.

You're not Ilise.

You don't exist in my memory.

Why should I care about you?


DonkMTC_screamFriend4=
[]
My face? 

What's wrong with my face, you ask?

I haven't really seen myself in the mirror for years.

When I try to look in the mirror\.\.\.

I don't know who I'm looking at.

Or, who's looking back at me.

I think a lot about where my train of thought is going\.\.\.

It's not always a good place\.\.\.

And it scares me.

I don't like scaring myself\.\.\.

I don't\.\.\.

...

Ah. I am sorry.

You got me talking didn't you?

Is this what you stand to gain?

You're trying to cloud my memories.

You're trying to get me to forget by talking about the present.

Ilise. 

No\.\.\.

I could never forget them.

Without them, I am nothing.

Without them, I am broken.

...

I'm sure Ilise and my friends will return soon.


DonkMTC_screamFriend5=
[]
There are sometimes memories that I do not wish to have ever possessed at all.

Yet, I remember them anyways.

Like when Ilise tried to float.

I haven't seen her since.

I haven't left this room since.

Or when my friends abandoned me.

I haven't seen them since.

Don't they remember how much fun we had in this room?

We used to be together every day\.\.\.

This place used to be so perfect.

There weren't any cracks or cobwebs\.\.\.

I just\.\.\.

I want to be with them again.

With Ilise again.

Surely they will return.

And Ilise too.

I will not leave until they do.

I will sit here and wait, as the world rots around me.

I will enter my own memories and see them again.

It's simple, really.

One must only close their eyes and remember.

Replay the old memories\.\.\.

Until they become new.


DonkMTC_screamFriend6=
[]
...

What do {*}you{/*} want?

Have you come to mock this room?

Because if you have\.\.\.

That is completely unjustified!

I love this room\.\.\.

I've been with it for years!

It used to not look like this\.\.\.

Time has taken its toll on my little playroom.

Oh, how time destroys all, doesn't it?

But it's okay.

Once Ilise comes back, she will help me fix it!

Yes.

My beautiful room will once again prosper!


DonkMTC_screamFriend7=
[]
Do you see that?

That green light in the cracks of the wall\.\.\.

We used to all talk around it.

We used to tell stories of granduer\.\.\.

Excited about our future lives. 

Once they return those stories will come true.

Once they return\.\.\.


DonkMTC_cakeFriend=
[]
You see a cake on the table.

It looks old\.\.\.

It looks tired\.\.\.

Perhaps you should leave it alone.


DonkMTC_gleacherSloth=
[MADELINE right distracted]
\.\.\.

Hello?

[]
{# fe578b}\.\.\.

Oh hey\.\.\.

What are you doing here?{#}

[MADELINE right distracted]
Oh, uh\.\.\. Sorry for intruding.

[MADELINE right sad]
I can leave if you want me to.

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{# fe578b} Ah no, it's chill don't worry.

I'm just loungin' around\.\.\.

Wall watching!{#}

[MADELINE right distracted]
Wall watching?

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{# fe578b} Yeah! 

It's all I've been up to these days\.\.\.

Well, that or watching the static on my tv.

Leaving my room is so exhausting.{#}

[MADELINE right sad]
I get the feeling, yeah.

[MADELINE right distracted]
But\.\.\. 

[MADELINE right normal]
It might help to go outside and get some fresh air!

[]
{# fe578b}"Fresh?"

Nice one dude.

Everytime I leave my house I feel that air clouding my lungs.

Also, that's just way too much movement.

I'm just going to stay here and sit still.

It has been awhile since I've hung out with anyone though, so feel free to stay and chat if you'd like.

Or don't, that's chill too.{#}

[MADELINE right distracted]
\.\.\.


DonkMTC_gleacherSloth2=
[MADELINE right distracted]
So\.\.\.\

[MADELINE right sad]
How long have you been doing this?

[] 
{# fe578b}I haven't left my room in like, a week, haha.

Actually\.\.\.

I don't even think I've moved from this spot since yesterday.

But, it's nice to just chill, y'know? {#}

[MADELINE right surprised]
\.\.\.

[MADELINE right normal]
I think we may have different definitions of just "chilling."

[MADELINE right distracted]
I feel like, if I sat still for that long, I'd beat myself up for getting nothing done.

[] 
{# fe578b}Well, there's nothing for me to do, y'know?

Everyone's gone, man.

The way I see it, there's not really a reason to move anymore.

Why would I expend all that energy when I don't need to?

Just doesn't really make sense to me.

\.\.\. {#}

[MADELINE right distracted]
I mean, I suppose I see where you're coming from.

[MADELINE right sad]
But still, seems like it wouldn't help much to stay inside if you're feeling down.

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{# fe578b}Hey, I appreciate it and all that stuff man, but I'm not really seeking any, uh\.\.\.

Alternate opinions, haha, at the moment.{#}

[MADELINE right distracted]
Sorry, sorry.

[MADELINE right sad]
I have this thing where I give unsolicited advice a lot.

[MADELINE right normal]
Sorry about that.

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{# fe578b}Nah, I get it.

You're just trying to help.

Just like all of them\.\.\. {#}

[MADELINE right distracted]
\.\.\.


DonkMTC_gleacherSloth3=
[] 
{# fe578b}So, what's your name anyways?

Mine's {#}{# ffffff}{~}Sock.{/~}{#}

[MADELINE right normal]
Well, it's nice to meet you, {~}Sock{/~}!

[MADELINE right determined]
That's a pretty unique name, but I do like it.

[MADELINE right peaceful]
My name is {+MADELINE}.

[] 
{# fe578b}Ah, haha, nice.

That was my Mom's name, actually!

Brings back some good memories. 

\.\.\.

Actually, y'know, despite what it seems like now, I used to move around quite a lot.

When I was little me and my parents would always play badminton in the backyard.

It was a beast to pitch the net, haha, but when we had finally finished the setup it was so fun.

My Mom was on my team and my younger sibling was on my Dad's team.

The score was close, but my Mom and I usually won.

And after, we'd like, go inside and just devour an entire watermelon.

Like, I mean it, that thing would be gone in seconds, haha.

But\.\.\.

As I grew older I got to see my parents slowly drift apart.

\.\.\.

It's been awhile since they ventured into{#} {# 90e0e1}The Abyss.{#}

{# fe578b}They thought that it could save their marriage.

I was never going to actually go into {#}{# 90e0e1}The Abyss{#}{# fe578b} with them, though.

I told them I would. 

They talked it over with me and my little brother over and over, convinced themselves it was for the best.

Naturally, I agreed with them verbally, haha.

But inside I was scared.

When we finally got to the entrance to the abyss, I held onto Mom's hand.

I promised I would jump in with them.

But as she jumped, I just let go.

I saw her look back up to me in terror as she fell.

\.\.\.

That was quite awhile ago now.

Sometimes I wonder if it really was the right choice to stay above the waves.

What if I had chanced it?

People always talk about how ruthless and manipulative the {#}{# 90e0e1}Abyss Angels{#}{# fe578b} are, but\.\.\.

I dunno man, I just like to wonder.

\.\.\.

I miss them is all, I guess.

Now all that's left for me is to sit here and not move a muscle.

\.\.\.

Facing the wall.{#}
[MADELINE right sadder]
\.\.\.
[MADELINE right sadder]
Sock\.\.\.

[MADELINE right sad]
That's horrible. I'm really sorry you had to endure that.

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{# fe578b}Ah, sorry man, I didn't mean to traumadump.

\.\.\.

Y'know, it might just be better if you leave.

I think I remember why I like being alone.{#}

[MADELINE right sadder]
\.\.\.

I'll see you around, then.

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{# fe578b}\.\.\.{#}

DonkMTC_gleacherGreed=
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{# fe578b}Hmm\.\.\.

Hey, you!

Down there!

How many goldoggits do ya think I could sell this sign for?{#}

[MADELINE right distracted]
Oh! Uh\.\.\.

[MADELINE right sad]
Well, I don't really know.

What would anyone use this for?

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{# fe578b}Well, er\.\.\.

As a room decoration er somethin'?

I dunno!{#}

[MADELINE right distracted]
Well\.\.\.

[MADELINE right normal]
If I remember right from my ninth grade economics class, demand increases as supply decreases.

[MADELINE right sad]
Is the sign or whatever it's made out of rare?

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{# fe578b}Well, no.

These informational huts are all over The Beach.

Back when we's had lots of people here, they were helpful.

Now they just kinda sit here.

If I could just make it seem rare, then maybe\.\.\. Hmm\.\.\.{#}

[MADELINE right sad]
Right\.\.\.

[MADELINE right normal]
Hope I could help.

DonkMTC_gleacherGreed2=
{anchor bottom}
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{# fe578b}Wait! Don't leave yet.

Do you know anyone who may be interested in buying this thing?

I really need me more goldoggits.{#}

[MADELINE right sad]
Look, we all do, but\.\.\.

[MADELINE right upset]
I'd rather not con my friends out of their money.

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{# fe578b}Hmm\.\.\.

Bah, alright then.

If only The Beach hadn't of had that crash.

I'd be making so much money at me job!

'Was an investor, you see.

Then everyone started leaving for{#} {# 90e0e1}The Abyss{#}, {# fe578b}money went down, work rates plummeted, you know the details.

It's kinda funny actually.

I used to hate people, but now that they've left, I can't make any money!

I guess if that's what people being here brings about, I's love people.

Bah!

It matters not.

Me's gotta focus on finding a way to profit of o' this here sign.{#}

[MADELINE right sad]
\.\.\.

[MADELINE right distracted]
How fascinating.

[MADELINE right sad]
Who would you even sell it to?

[MADELINE right distracted]
There's\.\.\. hardly anybody here.

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{# fe578b}Bah! 

I could probably find someone.{#}

[MADELINE right normal]
Good luck with that.


DonkMTC_gleacherGreed3=
{anchor bottom}
[MADELINE right distracted]
\.\.\.

[MADELINE right normal]
\.\.\.

[MADELINE right sad]
How do you plan to get it off of there, anyways?

[MADELINE right distracted]
Will you even be able to lift it or carry it?

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{# fe578b}Hmph. {~}mumblegrumble{/~}\.\.\. Hogwash!

I have me methods little girl.

If I needed help, I's would have asked for it!

Now leave me be!{#}

[MADELINE right distracted]
But, you literally asked me for help a second ago.

[MADELINE right normal]
You're funny.

[MADELINE right normal]
I'll leave you to it!

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{# fe578b}Bah! Finally.{#}


DonkMTC_gleacherGluttony=
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{# fe578b} Oh\.\.\.

You found my secret snack spot.

Great, that was the one thing I had left.{#}

[MADELINE left sad]
Oh, sorry.

[MADELINE left distracted]
Don't worry, I don't really eat too often anymore.

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{# fe578b}Whatever, just don't tell anyone else please.

I've been snacking on the frozen pizza sauce for so long now.

It doesn't taste very good, but I feel like I gotta keep eating it.

At least the freezer keeps me nice and cool in here.{#}

[MADELINE left surprised]
Wait, this is a freezer?

[MADELINE left distracted]
No wonder it's so cold.

[MADELINE left sad]
I couldn't tell, it looks more like a closet.

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{# fe578b}Well yeah, I kinda started living here once they closed down.

Moved some of my stuff in, etc.{#}

[MADELINE left sad]
\.\.\.

[MADELINE left distracted]
Is that a washing machine?

[]
{# fe578b}Yeah, it is.

Doesn't work obviously, but I just thought it looked cool.

This is kinda my room now, so yeah.

I even sleep in here.

Y'know, wake up, eat, nap, eat, go to sleep.

\.\.\.

It's a pretty miserable life, I can't lie.

But what can you do?

That's what the{#}{# 90e0e1} Abyss Angels{#}{# fe578b} have given us.{#}

[MADELINE left distracted]
I see.

[MADELINE left sad]
Sorry to hear that.

DonkMTC_gleacherGluttony2=
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{# fe578b}This actually used to be a pretty great pizza restaurant, you know.

Me and my partner would come here all the time.

They had this alfredo mushroom pizza\.\.\.

Oh man, it was so good.

What I'd give to have a nice warm slice of that again, you couldn't imagine.

It might even solve my happiness issue, lol.{#}

[MADELINE left sad]
Yeah, I saw it on the menu board outside.

[MADELINE left distracted]
It does sound pretty good\.\.\.

[MADELINE left sad]
Do you do anything besides eat in here, though?

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{# fe578b}Mmm, a little bit.

Sometimes I'll go outside and stare at the menu for awhile.

My partner was always so indecisive, staring at it reminds me of when I'd always try to help them decide.

Then I'll go sit down in the corner booth and pretend they're there with me.

We always sat at the corner booth.

I miss 'em.

Almost as much as I miss the pizza, lol. 

It's tempting to want to just go jump into {#}{# 90e0e1}The Abyss{#}{# fe578b} and find them, but\.\.\.

I'm sure the {#}{# 90e0e1}Angels{#}{# fe578b} have already gotten to them.

Or something.

I've never actually seen an {#}{# 90e0e1}Abyss Angel{#}{# fe578b}.

I don't really think any of the\.\.\. What was it\.\.\.

Eight? Wait no\.\.\. now it's seven.

I don't really think any of the seven of us still left up here have seen one.

Recently I've been considering the thought that they just aren't even real to begin with.

That would be wild.{#}

[MADELINE left sad]
Sorry about your partner.

[MADELINE left distracted]
I'm not currently dating anyone, but I used to be.

[MADELINE left normal]
She had all these weird quirks about her\.\.\.

[MADELINE left normal]
Staying on the topic of restaurants, she'd always insist that I order first.

[MADELINE left distracted]
It's kind of weird\.\.\.

[MADELINE left sad]
It seems like such a nothing thing, but, it's those smaller quirks that I look back at the most fondly in our relationship.

[MADELINE left sadder]
I miss her too sometimes.

[MADELINE left distracted]
Not to detract from what you said or anything, just wanted you to know I have some empathy for you.

[MADELINE left sad]
\.\.\.

[MADELINE left sad]
I'm not really even sure what the {# 90e0e1}Abyss Angels{#} are.

[MADELINE left distracted]
I've heard some talk about them and how dangerous they are, but\.\.\.

[MADELINE left sad]
Yeah, I can't give you any advice on that, I'm sorry.

[]
{# fe578b}\.\.\.

Is your ex still available for you to contact?

Who knows, maybe y'all could make it work.{#}

[MADELINE left distracted]
Well, I could contact her, yeah, but I'd never do that.

[MADELINE left upset]
She treated me like garbage.

[MADELINE left angry]
Always insisting that I made such a huge deal about everything.

[MADELINE left distracted]
She'd mentally abuse me and manipulate me, it was so exhausting.

[MADELINE left sad]
I'm glad she's out of my life now, but it's hard not to look back at those little moments fondly.

[MADELINE left distracted]
I've been trying to find the good in it, actually, but\.\.\.

[MADELINE left sad]
It's been quite taxing for my mental health lately.

[MADELINE left upset]
It's not fair.

[MADELINE left angry]
Why do I have to suffer when I was the one being mistreated?

[MADELINE left distracted]
It feels like every thought just comes back to her in some way.

[MADELINE left upset]
I mean, it's happening right now.

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{# fe578b}\.\.\.

You know, I totally empathize with you too.

Just, in the opposite sort of way.

I often look back at my memories with my partner and remember how amazing they were.

And even when not on purpose\.\.\.

My thoughts always come back to them.

Well, them and food, lol.

I've kinda just been rotting in this old pizza joint for what feels like ages now.

Maybe I never treated them well enough.

Maybe I deserve this. {#}

[MADELINE left sad]
\.\.\.

[MADELINE left distracted]
That's definitely not true.

[MADELINE left sad]
I'm sure it's not your fault.


DonkMTC_gleacherGluttony3=

[MADELINE left distracted]
Hey\.\.\.

[MADELINE left normal]
Why don't we go for a walk on The Beach?

Clear our heads a bit.

[MADELINE left determined]
Plus, I'd love to get to know you better.

[MADELINE left distracted]
My name is {+MADELINE}, what's yours?

[]
{# fe578b}Thanks for being cool, {+MADELINE}.

My name's {# f2bfff}Skylar.{#}

I would join you for a stroll, but\.\.\.

I struggle to notice anything but pain and death when I see the beach.

So, I'll have to politely decline for now.

Thanks though.

\.\.\.

Maybe I'd change my mind if I could actually see something I find pretty from out there\.\.\.

That's unlikely though.

\.\.\.

Well, I don't want to keep you.

You should probably head out now. {#}

[MADELINE left sadder]
Oh, alright. 

[MADELINE left normal]
Maybe we can have another chat sometime, this was nice.

[MADELINE left sad]
Thank you, and it was nice meeting you, {# f2bfff}Skylar{#}.

[]
{# fe578b}You too, {+MADELINE}.{#}


DonkMTC_gleacherGluttonyShell=
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Hey, checkout this cool shell I found, {# f2bfff}Skylar{#}!

[MADELINE left determined]
Look how shiny it is\.\.\.

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{# fe578b}Oh wow\.\.\.

That's beautiful.{#}

[MADELINE left normal]
You can have it if you want!

[MADELINE left distracted]
Maybe you could add it to your, uh, "room."

[]
{# fe578b}I'd love that!

Thanks so much.

I'm not sure how I can make room for it, but I'll find a place.{#}

[MADELINE left peaceful]
Take it!

DonkMTC_gleacherGluttonyShell2=
[]
{# fe578b}Wow, it even feels nice to hold.

I guess there is still some beauty left on the beach\.\.\.{#}

[MADELINE left distracted]
Well, shells actually come from the ocean, usually.

[MADELINE left determined]
Which is where I think I'll be heading.

[MADELINE left distracted]
Being up here on the beach doesn't seem to be doing anyone here any good.

[MADELINE left determined]
If {# 90e0e1}The Abyss{#} truly does mean harm will come to me, then so be it.

[MADELINE left sadder]
I'm tired of the stagnation and misery of The Beach\.\.\.

[MADELINE left sad]
I'm sure you are too!

[MADELINE left distracted]
If there's even a small chance that {# 90e0e1}The Abyss{#} will save me from that, then I think it's worth it.

[MADELINE left sad]
But\.\.\. yeah. That's where I'll be going.

[]
{# fe578b}That's\.\.\.

Pretty inspiring, {+MADELINE}.

Maybe you're right\.\.\.

Life up here sucks, and it's not getting any better, lol.

Maybe the way to find happiness isn't to wait for it to come to you.

It's to go out and find it.

Like you did with this shell.

I-It's scary going through a change like this, but\.\.\.

If you'll be there, maybe I'll try it too!

Thank you {+MADELINE}.{#}

[MADELINE left distracted]
Don't let me influence you too much.

[MADELINE left sad]
This may be dangerous\.\.\.

[MADELINE left determined]
And either way, it will be challenging.

[MADELINE left sad]
This is a choice you need to make for yourself.

[]
{# fe578b}I\.\.\.

Think I have.

You go on ahead, I gotta find my favorite stuff to bring.

Thank you.{#}

[MADELINE left normal]
\.\.\.


DonkMTC_gleacherPride=
[]
{# fe578b}Well hey there lil' lady!

You're a new face around here!

Did you need some help with anything?

Have any questions?

If ya' do, I, {#}{~}{# 8dc7f7}Ariel{#}{/~}{# fe578b}, can help you way more than the others here could.{#}

DonkMTC_gleacherPride1Option=
[MADELINE left sad]
What's {# 90e0e1}The Abyss{#}?

DonkMTC_PrideGuy_DIALOG_1_SAY=
[MADELINE left sad]
So, I've heard a lot of talk about some sort of\.\.\.

[MADELINE left distracted]
{# 90e0e1}Abyss{#}?

[MADELINE left sad]
Can you explain to me what exactly that is?

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{# fe578b}Ah, {#}{# 90e0e1}The Abyss{#}.{# fe578b}

Well, despite what some say, we actually don't know all that much about it.

But there is one thing that we do know. 

Anyone who enters {#}{# 90e0e1}The Abyss{#}{# fe578b} never comes back.

It's a horrifyin' concept, young lass.

What did they others tell you about {#}{# 90e0e1}The Abyss{#}{# fe578b}?

I'm sure they lied to you, you can't trust their info like you can mine.

I stay here to make sure that anyone ponderin' enterin' {#}{# 90e0e1}The Abyss{#}{# fe578b} knows the potential danger.

The entrance is right beyond us now.

Honestly, life's terrible for everyone up here.

That's part of the allure of {#}{# 90e0e1}The Abyss{#}{# fe578b}, lass.

But most people don't dare to take the risk and enter\.\.\.

They're scared.

But\.\.\. not me!

I stay here to warn.{#}

[MADELINE left deadpan]
\.\.\.Right.

[MADELINE left sad]
Thanks for explaining it a bit.

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{# fe578b}I'm glad I could be here to!{#}


DonkMTC_gleacherPride2Option=
[MADELINE left distracted]
Why is everyone here so strange?

DonkMTC_PrideGuy_DIALOG_2_SAY=
[MADELINE left distracted]
So\.\.\. why does everyone here act so\.\.\. distant to each other?

[MADELINE left sad]
I mean, from an outsider perspective, I'd think you guys would want to be together.

[MADELINE left distracted]
I think it may actually benefit some of you to be together more.

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{# fe578b}Ah, well, ever since the {#}{# 90e0e1}Abyss Angels{#}{# fe578b}\.\.\.

Or, whatever it is, the {#}{# 90e0e1}Abyss Angels{#}{# fe578b} are just a rumor anyways\.\.\.

Started to take our friends down into {#}{# 90e0e1}The Abyss{#}{# fe578b}, they've all been a bit broken.

It's hard losin' so much of your community, lass.

Now we're all closed off from each other.

\.\.\.

But between you and me, lass, I always thought I was better than all of them.

I feel like less being around those fools.

Even back then, when The Beach still showed promise, I was the best in town.{#}

[MADELINE left distracted]
Ah, I see.

[MADELINE left sad]
So you're all hurt in your own ways?

[MADELINE left distracted]
Have you ever tried anything to feel better?

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{# fe578b}Me personally? 

Nah, I always thought I was fine.

The others though, they need a change.

Sometimes I can't believe the absurdity in their actions.

Recently, one of them tried to find an alternate entrance to {#}{# 90e0e1}The Abyss{#}{# fe578b} near an abandoned house.

I knew it was foolish, but he just wouldn't listen.

He ran off a few days ago and hasn't been heard from since.

I never understood how any of those fools could act so irrationally.{#}

[MADELINE left distracted]
Well, didn't you just say losing a community can do a lot of damage to someone?

[]
{# fe578b}Well, yeah, but I was talkin' about them, not me.{#}

[MADELINE left sad]
Hmm. Thanks for helping me with the answer to that question.


DonkMTC_gleacherPride2bOption=
[MADELINE left sadder]
What are {# 90e0e1}Abyss Angels{#}?

DonkMTC_PrideGuy_DIALOG_2b_SAY=
[MADELINE left sad]
So, uh, what are {# 90e0e1}Abyss Angels{#}?

[MADELINE left distracted]
I've heard a lot of things about them, but nothing concrete.

[MADELINE left sad]
It sounds like you yourself don't really know.

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{# fe578b}Yes lass, that's correct.

Nobody up here on the surface has ever seen one, barrin' some claims.

Truth is, we don't even know if they really exist.

Every now and then we used to get people who would claim they saw one, just barely glowin' blue deep under the surface of the water.

Folks think they're what control the allure of {#}{# 90e0e1}The Abyss{#}{# fe578b}.

That's all we really know about them.

I can see beyond that facade myself, though.

Lesser folk like to unite against a common enemy, I guess it makes them feel safe.

That's probably why the myth became so popular.{#}

[MADELINE left sad]
That's quite the theory.

[MADELINE left distracted]
Perhaps it has some truth to it.

[MADELINE left sad]
\.\.\.

[MADELINE left determined]
Maybe I'll go find out myself.

[MADELINE left sad]
I can't shake the air of dissatisfaction in my life, even here.

[MADELINE left distracted]
Perhaps that change would help?

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{# fe578b}W-Well, I wouldn't go an' do that, lassy.

Who knows what's down in {#}{# 90e0e1}The Abyss{#}{# fe578b}, even if not angels?

May be best to stay up here on The Beach.{#}

[MADELINE left distracted]
Yeah, you're probably right.


DonkMTC_gleacherPride3Option=
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What's up with all the abandoned buildings?

DonkMTC_PrideGuy_DIALOG_3_SAY=
[MADELINE left normal]
So, I've gathered that this place used to be some sort of city.

[MADELINE left distracted]
Is that why there are so many broken and abandoned buildings and storefronts around?

[]
{# fe578b}Yep, you'd be right in that assumption, lass.

This used to be a beautiful town.

We were just a-prosperin' when suddenly, people started disappearin'.

The number of those gone just kept growin' and now there's only a few of us left.

Such idiots to risk it all in {#}{# 90e0e1}The Abyss{#}{# fe578b}.

I know better.{#}

[MADELINE left sad]
It's pretty sad seeing everything abandoned like this.

[MADELINE left distracted]
Overgrown, neglected, forgotten, dilapidated\.\.\.

[MADELINE left sad]
It feels like something straight out of a post-apocalypse novel.

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{# fe578b}Yeah, yeah\.\.\. 

I miss the glory days.

We even had a richie move here because she loved the spot.

She was kinda like you, actually.

We started to develop quite nicely.

But nature doesn't really care about the past, nor does it our creations.

We're actually runnin' out of nice, suitable buildings to live in due to our lack of buildin' experience.

If there's one thing me and the others are matched in, it's our house-makin' abilities, haha.

But oh well.

Someday, none of us will be left up here.{#}

[MADELINE left sad]
I guess that's life.

[MADELINE left distracted]
It's always changing\.\.\.

[MADELINE left normal]
But that's not always a bad thing.

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{# fe578b}In some cases, yeah, but not ours.

We're screwed, lass!

{~}Hahahaha!{/~}{#}

[MADELINE left upset]
\.\.\.


DonkMTC_gleacherPride4Option=
[MADELINE left panic]
Who is Ilise?

DonkMTC_PrideGuy_Ilise=
[MADELINE left panic]
Who is Ilise?

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{# fe578b}Oh, Ilise, eh?

Now {~}THAT'S{/~} a name I haven't heard in a long time.

She was an extremely wealthy woman\.\.\.

She looked kinda like you actually, not a salamander like us.

She came to live at The Beach, it really helped us out.

She developed our town, fosterin' us, the whole carrots and potatoes.

She was always the shy type though, and wanted to build a giant mansion in a far off location that was still located on the shoal.

Nobody really knew where it was.

She had it built. 

Once it was finished, she became even more closed off than she already was.

One day, she went to her mansion and never returned.{#}

[MADELINE left sad]
Well, I-I, I think I saw her mansion.

[MADELINE left distracted]
It was located underground, actually.

[MADELINE left panic]
It, it was really weird. 

[MADELINE left sad]
It felt like a fever dream, I-I\.\.\.

[MADELINE left panic]
It's like it knew my conscious the whole time.

[MADELINE left distracted]
I don't know how to explain it.

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{# fe578b} Hey, calm down lass, it's alright.

Rumors have been floatin' around of a haunted house being underground for awhile now\.\.\.

Maybe you just saw that.

Though, I doubt it's actually haunted.

If it was underground, it's likely because it's located on the edge of {#}{# 90e0e1}The Abyss{#}{# fe578b}.

If people stay on the edge of {#}{# 90e0e1}The Abyss{#}{# fe578b} for too long, it can start to mess with their minds.

\.\.\.

Well, maybe that was her house. 

How big was it?{#}

[MADELINE left distracted]
It was huge, easily over 20 rooms.

[MADELINE left panic]
It was like a maze in there.

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{# fe578b}Well I'll be damned.

If you're tellin' the truth, you could've found her mansion.

Hmm\.\.\.

This must be the same place Larson ran off too.

Say, did you see a salamander type like me in there?

He left us awhile ago saying he was tired of the same old same old, wanted to find a new way to {#}{# 90e0e1}The Abyss{#}{# fe578b} that provided more of a gradual decline.

He said he'd heard from somewhere that an abandoned house underground would give him what he wanted.

Did you see him?{#}

[MADELINE left panic]
I-I, U-Uh\.\.\. 

I don't\.\.\. U-Uhm\.\.\.

I didn't\.\.\.

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{# fe578b}Hey, it's alright.

Thanks for letting me know where Ilise's mansion is.

I would go visit it, but I'm sure it's completely worn down by now.

There's no way anything in there still looks remotely alright given that it's been so long and it's so deep underground.

Plus, I don't wanna risk my sanity with it being on the edge of {#}{# 90e0e1}The Abyss{#}{# fe578b} and all.

\.\.\.{#}

[MADELINE left sadder]
Well, thanks for letting me know.

[MADELINE left panic]
I definitely wouldn't advise going down there.


DonkMTC_gleacherPrideGoodbye=
[MADELINE left determined]
Cya later.

DonkMTC_PrideGuy_DIALOG_4_SAY_SHORT=
[MADELINE left normal]
I better get going, see you later!
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{# fe578b}Be sure to come back if you need anymore help or see anything interestin'!

I'll be here, lass.{#}


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{# fe578b}Ugh\.\.\.

If only I could-{#}

[MADELINE right distracted]
\.\.\.

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{# fe578b} WHA!

W-Who are you?{#}

[MADELINE right surprised]
I'm sorry, my name's {+MADELINE}!

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{# fe578b}I'm {#}{# ff0000}Avery{#}{# fe578b}.

And no, no, it's fine\.\.\.

You just startled me is all.

\.\.\.

Honestly, it's alright.

I'm getting tired of staring at this piece anyways.

If I could just have some more inspiration.{#}{#}

[MADELINE right surprised]
{# ffffff}Woah, you made that?

[MADELINE right determined]
That looks amazing\.\.\.

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{# fe578b}T-Thanks, but\.\.\. I disagree.

I've been looking at it so much now that it makes me sick.

I just don't get it, why doesn't anyone else have this problem?

If\.\.\. If I could just be more like {#}{~}{# 8dc7f7}Ariel{#}{/~}{# fe578b}.

They always seem to know what they're talking about.

O-Or like {# ffffff}{~}Sock{/~}{#}{# fe578b}.

If I had a house that was still in as good of a condition as their's\.\.\.

I just wish I could be more like them.{#}

[MADELINE right distracted]
{# ffffff}Well, for what it's worth, I think it's pretty good\.\.\.

[MADELINE right sad]
But I get the feeling.

[MADELINE right distracted]
It can be hard to appreciate your own worth sometimes.{#}

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{# fe578b}These days it feels like it's hard to see anything I do as being good.

There's always a small smudge here, a weird color there, a strange looking rock, or\.\.\.

{*}Something.{/*}

I just dont know.

I think it's a me thing.{#}{#}

[MADELINE right distracted]
Well, I'm sorry about that.


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{# fe578b}Y'know, maybe it would be easier for me to work if The Beach wasn't so dreadful.

I've been painting for awhile now, it actually used to come easy to me.

Nowadays, though, not so much.

Back when I started, the sky was bright.

Landscapes were my favorite, actually.

They still are, but\.\.\.

I'll do anything to avoid using The Beach as a reference.

It seems like the outside air has been thick lately.

Probably all of the people who've gone to {#}{# 90e0e1}The Abyss{#}{# fe578b} took the life of The Beach along with them.

I'd give anything to be able to brave the beach air like {~}Mae{/~} can.

They just sit out there for hours, watching the waves.

It's impressive honestly.{#}

[MADELINE right distracted]
It may be better if you can focus on the positives of yourself?

[MADELINE right sad]
I used to compare myself to others all the time.

[MADELINE right distracted]
When I used to take art in high school, I was always in this weird state of in-between love and hatred for what I'd make.

[MADELINE right normal]
I'd be loving how a drawing of an apple or whatever was coming along, and I'd even be satisfied with it once I finished.

[MADELINE right distracted]
But as soon as I'd take a glance at someone else's\.\.\. 

[MADELINE right sad]
It was evident that I was not the best artist in the room.

[MADELINE right distracted]
Or, at least, that's what it felt like.

[MADELINE right normal]
But then, I started to see the little quirks that only exist in {~}my{/~} artwork.

[MADELINE right sad]
Like, for example, I'd always do this weird thing when shading a pencil drawing where instead of using a tissue to shade it\.\.\.

[MADELINE right normal]
I'd just smudge it around with my thumb!

[MADELINE right distracted]
Originally, it was just out of laziness, but I found it actually makes a pretty cool fingerprint effect.

[MADELINE right normal]
So I started putting more effort into doing it that way then it would take to just go grab a tissue.

[MADELINE right distracted]
Of course, I'm not a professional artist or anything, but it was the little imperfections in my art that became my favorite aspects of my assignments.

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{# fe578b}Well, I do actually paint my solid colored objects in a certain way.

I like to spiral the paint around the edges over and over as I go.

Look, you can see it in the sun here.{#}

[MADELINE right sad]
\.\.\.Oh! 

[MADELINE right normal]
I see it now.

That's really cool!

[]
{# fe578b]Ah\.\.\. well, thanks!

Y'know what?

I think I'm going to keep painting.

Thank you for the chat.{#}

[MADELINE right normal]
Thank you too.

[MADELINE right peaceful]
Good luck!


DonkMTC_ShellFound=
[]
You found a shell!

It's very pretty\.\.\.

Maybe you could give it to someone.


DonkMTC_gleacherlust=
[]
You hear\.\.\. pleasureful noises coming from beyond this door.

\.\.\.

Best to not intervene.


DonkMTC_gleacherAbyss=

[MADELINE left normal]
I can't belieive it, you're all okay!

[MADELINE left distracted]
So the stories aren't true...

[]
{# fe578b}Welcome to {#}{# 90e0e1}The Abyss{#}{# fe578b} my friend.

I see that the {#}{# 90e0e1}Angels{#}{# fe578b} guided you here?{#}

[MADELINE left normal]
Yeah, I guess they did.

[MADELINE left sad]
The way here was tough, it was pretty hard to move through the water.

[MADELINE left distracted]
But... That doesn't really matter now.

[MADELINE left normal]
I'm just happy you're all alive down here!

[]
{# fe578b}Honestly?

We're better than just alive.

The journey from The Beach to down here was one that... really, none of us wanted to make.

We were all scared...

But life was miserable for us up there.

It's much better down here.

We wasted so much time above the waves...

Just waiting for The Beach to...

{*}Magically{/*} restore itself...

Or something.

But obviously, that never happened.

The first of us entered here to embrace the love of the {#}{# 90e0e1}Abyss Angels{#}{# fe578b}.

Sometimes, you just have to take initiative.{#}

[MADELINE left distracted]
Yeah...

[MADELINE left normal]
I think I understand that now.

[MADELINE left distracted]
But...

[MADELINE left surprised]
What about everyone else?

[MADELINE left determined]
We have to save them!

[]
{# fe578b}Well, I wish we could, but it doesn't exactly work like that.

We try to help them, but they see it as manipulation.

Ultimately, it's their choice to enter {#}{# 90e0e1}The Abyss{#}{# fe578b}.

It's a big change, and honestly, it's hard.

But...

Look at us.

There's only a few souls left up there.

I have faith that they'll all find their way down here.

\.\.\.

I feel the same way as you, though.

I hate that they're suffering\.\.\.

But sometimes, it's better to leave people behind.

Those who insisted on staying at the beach, no matter the circumstances\.\.\.

They were holding us back.

But\.\.\.

Then there's the other times.

People who you'd never bear to leave behind\.\.\.

People that you love more than anything.

How could you leave them to die?

Leaving them behind hurts both of you.

It's not something either of you want\.\.\.

But, it just\.\.\. happens.

You can't save everyone, regardless of how you relate to them.

The impossibilities of life can create a stake between you.

It's a part of relationships.

It's a sad one\.\.\.

But there's hope.

Maybe someday they'll find their way down here.

Maybe someday\.\.\.

They'll find the path back to you.

It is no longer in your control.

All you can do is hope and love, and try your best to guide them-

Even if in vain.

We have never stopped.

\.\.\.

Thank you for joining us.

What is your name? {#}

[MADELINE left sad]
It's {+MADELINE}.

[]
{# fe578b}Ah yes.

{+MADELINE}.

For some reason, that name sounds familiar\.\.\.

Whatever the case may be, we welcome you with open arms.

The {# 90e0e1}Angels{#} have marked you as special, granting you a unique ability.

\.\.\.Just as all of us have been given our own before.

We love you, {+MADELINE}.{#}

[MADELINE left normal]
Thank you.

[MADELINE left distracted]
This is quite a tonal shift from the attitudes of people up on The Beach\.\.\.

[]
{# fe578b}Ah, don't take it too personally.

They're lost.

We were all like them once\.\.\.

And honestly, we still can be sometimes.

But we're trying to be better.

That's the key difference, {+MADELINE}.{#}

[MADELINE left distracted]
Y'know\.\.\.

[MADELINE left normal]
That sounds like a good idea.

DonkMTC_gleacherGluttonyBadEnd=
[]
{# a981ff}Mmm\.\.\.

I could really go for an alfredo mushroom pizza right now\.\.\.

Or\.\.\. wait\.\.\.

Maybe pepperoni and basil?

\.\.\.

Ah, decisions\.\.\.{#}

[MADELINE right normal]
...


DonkMTC_gleacherGluttonyGoodEnd=
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{# fe578b}Ah! {+MADELINE}!

I found them!

Thank you so much!

{+MADELINE}, this is {#}{~}{# a981ff}Carmen{#}{# fe578b}{/~}!{#}

[MADELINE left surprised]
That's amazing!

[MADELINE left normal]
I'm so happy for you two!

[]
{# a981ff}So, this is the {+MADELINE} you told me about!

Dude, I can't thank you enough.

You have no idea how long I've been waiting for this {~}loser{/~} to get down here!{#}

[]
{# fe578b}{~}Hahaha,{/~} shut up nerd!

At least I {~}INTENTIONALLY{/~} came down here!

Your idiot self just tripped on a pebble and tumbled your way down!{#}

[]
{# a981ff}Shut {~}upppp{/~}, don't tell our new friend about how stupid I am, {~}hahahaha{/~}!{#}

[MADELINE left distracted]
Well, I guess some people are naturally good at change\.\.\.

[MADELINE left normal]
You two are adorable!

[]
{# fe578b}You're great too, {+MADELINE}!

Oh, I got it! Why don't we get some pizza together?

Are there any cool places down here {#}{# a981ff}Carmen{#}{# fe578b}?{#}

[]
{# a981ff}Yeah! Royal Pizza opened up a location down here!{#}

[]
{# fe578b}{*}OMGGG{/*}, we gotta go!{#}

[]
{# a981ff}Hmm\.\.\. What should I get\.\.\.{#}

[]
{# fe578b}{#}{# a981ff}Carmen{#}{# fe578b}, you should stop trying to decide here, you're helpless without a menu in front of you!{#}

[MADELINE left normal]
Y'know what?

[MADELINE left distracted]
Usually I don't eat much, but\.\.\.

[MADELINE left normal]
Let's do it!

[MADELINE left peaceful]
I'll meet you there.

[]
{# a981ff}{~}Woohoo{/~}! New friend!{#}

[]
{# fe578b}I can't wait!

Thank you so much, {+MADELINE}.{#}


DonkMTC_Menu=
[]
A menu hangs above a counter.

Alfreshroom Pizza - 10.99

Basil n' Pepperoni - 9.99

Cheese - 7.99

[MADELINE left distracted]
...

[MADELINE left sad]
Why am I reading this?

DonkMTC_MenuCovered=
[]
A menu hangs above a counter.

Thick foliage covers your view.






