The Breakup Game

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<<set $achievements = { "MultipleOnes": false, "perfectIdeal": false, "soulmateRealization": false, "bestChapter": false, "regretWorth": false, "matchRespect": false, "wantedGrowth": false, "humanTruth": false, "healingCertainty": false, "preciousInnocence": false, "advantageOfExperience": false, "markOfBravery": false, "steeringWill": false, "orderOfMagnitude": false, "dustYourselfOff": false, "voiceToMoveOn": false, "AcceptReject": false, "giftOfThorns": false, "awarenessOfEntropy": false, "actionConsequence": false, "protectiveCertainty": false, "neuronsConnected": false, /* For Memories */ "objectsMeaning": false, /* For Physical Items */ "diminishingVoid": false, /* For Person Shaped Void */ "differentNothing": false, /* For Nothing Remains */ "tears10": false, "tears100": false, "tears1000": false, "tears10000": false, "tears50000": false, "tears100000": false, "tears1000000": false, "tears23050908": false, "tears10000000": false, "tears100000000": false, "infinity10": false, "infinity100": false, "infinity1000": false, "infinity10000": false, "infinity50000": false, "infinity100000": false, "infinity1000000": false, "infinity23050908": false, "infinity10000000": false, "infinity100000000": false, "infinityInfinity": false, "idiosyncraticWarmth": false, /* For "The touch" */ "yearningNose": false, /* For "The smell" */ "beatingHalfHeart": false, /* For "The heart" */ "discardedIntellect": false, /* For "The mind" */ "unattainableResponse": false, /* For "The laugh" */ "incompleteTemporality": false, /* For "The time together" */ "onePersonComedyShow": false, /* For "The jokes" */ "soreLackCrutch": false, /* For "The support" */ "lessSoulWhoSeesYou": false, /* For "The mutual understanding" */ "brokenShelterKnowledge": false, /* For "The sense of safety" */ "buddingSenseBoundary": false, /* For "Who I was when I was with them" */ "slowSteadyPersistence": false, /* For "I will not stop the search" */ "youAreSad": false, /* For choosing "I am sad" */ "youAreSoSad": false, /* For choosing "I am so sad" */ "youAreSoSoSad": false, /* For choosing "I am so... so sad" */ "youAreSOSOSad": false, /* For choosing "I am SO... SO sad" */ "youAreDevastated": false, /* For choosing "I am absolutely devastated" */ "youAreSurprisinglyOk": false, /* For choosing "I am surprisingly ok" */ "youAreDoingGood": false, /* For choosing "I'm doing good" */ "youAreActuallyGreat": false, /* For choosing "I'm actually doing great" */ "trulyUniqueExperience": false, /* For acknowledging the uniqueness of the experience */ "oathFromMe": false, /* For the oath given in AliveResponse */ "ruminatingLoop": false, /* For choosing "I can't stop thinking about them" */ "stressEngine": false, /* For choosing "I can't stop fearing for myself" */ "newSpaceHardDrive": false, /* For choosing "I can't stop thinking about what they're up to" */ "senseOfDeterminism": false, /* For choosing "I can't stop blaming myself" */ "uselessBag": false, /* For choosing "I can't stop blaming them" */ "noQualification": false, /* For choosing "I can't stop feeling inadequate" */ "ultimateAlliance": false, /* For choosing "I've got my friends to rely on" */ "ownTribe": false, /* For choosing "I've got my family to rely on" */ "horizonToChase": false, /* For choosing "I've got my pursuits to follow" */ "somethingNoOneCanTake": false, /* For choosing "I've got my past actions to be proud of" */ "nobleQuest": false, /* For accepting the quest after choosing "I've got nothing" */ "rebuiltFromNothing": false, /* For realizing cities can be rebuilt after being leveled */ "pinkyPromise": false, /* For receiving a final promise in "Do you promise?" */ "genuineSuperpower": false, /* For acknowledging "Initiate Actions" as a superpower */ "gainedStrength": false, /* For choosing "I am strong." */ "gainedBravery": false, /* For choosing "I am brave." */ "gainedWisdom": false, /* For choosing "I am learning." */ "gainedEndurance": false, /* For choosing "I am trying." */ "gainedPersistence": false, /* For choosing "I am the one who's going to figure this out." */ "gainedIndependence": false, /* For choosing "I am wholly and truly myself." */ "stillStanding": false, /* For realizing they're still standing. */ "entireWorld": false, /* For realizing the world still has them. */ "infiniteTears": false, /* For acknowledging the endless tears they still hold. */ "canStillLove": false, /* For declaring their ability to love. */ "gotKOd": false, /* For choosing "It knocked me out cold." */ "gotGot": false, /* For choosing "It got me good, not gonna lie." */ "nukedButNotDefeated": false, /* For choosing "It went all out on me. Devastating damage." */ "notMissingAnything": false, /* For realizing they don’t need anything external. */ "kickingLifesAss": false /* For choosing "I’M GONNA GO KICK LIFE’S ASS!!!" */ }>>\ <<set $chosenOptions to []>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\

<<link "Credits">><<goto "Credits">><</link>> <<link "Notes From Those Before You">><<goto "NotesOthers">><</link>>

Thank you for coming here. The Breakup Game is an ever evolving project, open and free to all. You can leave this place better off than when you found it, for those who come here after you (and we both know there will always be others). Send a note to <a href="mailto:breakupgamehi@gmail.com" style="color: white;">breakupgamehi@gmail.com</a>titled <strong>"A NOTE FOR OTHERS"</strong> - and it will be added to the game after moderation. You can also <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheBreakupGame" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">become a part of this project</a>- enabling the addition of Voice Acting, Graphics, Sounds, and New Content. This place can be so much more. But most importantly - <strong>make sure that those in need find their way here.</strong> <hr>\ <strong>Credits:</strong> Made in Twine, Sugarcube. Icons by AwesomeFont 6. Notification Macro by ChapelR <strong>Special Thanks to:</strong> Those who build temples of light with computers. Those whose pain made this place possible. Those who sent their kindest of words. You. Of course. <<link "Return" $return>><</link>>

You are not alone. Others like you have passed through here before. Some have gone through admirable lengths to leave their words behind here - just so that you could discover them in your time of need. Each name has something to say. Simply choose which one you'd like to listen to. May their words help you find solace. <hr>\ <<link "Trying Truly">> <<run $("#tryingTruly").slideToggle()>> <</link>> <div id="tryingTruly" style="display: none;">\ You will overcome this. You really, genuinely will. –Trying Truly </div>\ <<link "Soliloguy">> <<run $("#Soliloguy").slideToggle()>> <</link>> <div id="Soliloguy" style="display: none;">\ My girlfriend and I broke up a few days ago. Though she initiated it, it ended up being mutual. It was friendly, it was done out of and with love, and the decision was not an entirely emotional one, but a mature and rational one as well. And yet, it was still shatteringly painful when we finally parted ways. Losing a friend is hard enough, losing an intimate confidant is harder still, but remember that love itself is never truly lost. All this to say that, no matter how gruesome and aching this might feel, the pain is inevitable. So, welcome it, let yourself experience it, you will end up stronger. This break-up is your breakthrough, and happiness WILL eventually return. Hang in there, buddy. I love you. </div>\ <<link "Tear Collector">> <<run $("#TearCollector").slideToggle()>> <</link>> <div id="TearCollector" style="display: none;">\ If you're going through a difficult time, please give yourself the care you deserve! Take whatever steps you can to help your physical and mental health. Do things that bring you joy. Find like-minded people and communities. Allow yourself to grieve, but keep some space in your life for everything that will eventually brighten your future. When you're ready, you can start looking back. Have you learned anything about needs, communication, mistakes, patterns, compatibility? Whether we were wronged or have wronged others, it's never too late to work on ourselves, or to figure out what kind of people we truly want to share our life with. But for now, give yourself time to heal! </div>\ <hr>\ If you'd like to add your own voice here, send a message titled <strong>"A NOTE FOR OTHERS"</strong> to <a href="mailto:breakupgamehi@gmail.com" style="color: white;">breakupgamehi@gmail.com</a> You can also choose to <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheBreakupGame" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">become a part of this project.</a> <<link "Return" $return>><</link>>

This is not about winning. This is not about seeing all there is to see. This is not about correct or incorrect. This is only about you. If you are in pain from a lost love, take a deep breath and begin. [[Begin.|HereWeAre]]

Here we are. Who brought you here? [[My first love.|FirstLove]] [[My second love.|SecondLove]] [[Yet another love.|AnotherLove]] <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

Ah. That is a wonderful thing to have had, regardless of how it ended. I must confess, I would give much to feel what you have just felt again. You have committed an act of greatness by loving as you have. [[Thank you, kind voice.|Intro]] <<set $achievements['preciousInnocence'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' A precious innocence, experienced truly and fully, and then outgrown.">>\

Ah. So you are no stranger to this place. That is good. You know what lays ahead, and though you may wince from the knowledge of it, it is precisely this perspective that will make your journey easier. [[Thank you, kind voice.|Intro]] <<set $achievements['advantageOfExperience'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' The advantage of experience, and a warm greeting from an old, painful road.">>\

Ah. So you are a true warrior of faith. Faith in others, faith in life, faith in yourself. To me, you are a hero of sorts. The true sort. And of the highest caliber. [[Thank you, kind voice.|Intro]] <<set $achievements['markOfBravery'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' The mark of a life lived bravely. Heavy, yet best carried with pride.">>\

<<if not $introVisited>>\ Who were they? <<else>>\ People can be many things at once. Tell me as much as you want about them. <</if>>\ [[They were the one.|TheOne]] [[They were my soul mate.|SoulMate]] [[They were perfect.|PerfectionIncarnate]] [[They were human. That is all.|HumanTruth]] [[They were a mistake.|AMistake]] [[They were terrible.|Terrible]] <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\ <<set $introVisited to true>>\

I understand the feeling. However, if that were truly true perhaps we would not be here right now, you and I. Despite how it may seem, there is more than a single soul in all of existence with the capacity to resonate with yours. There is no use looking for one where you know it cannot be found. [[I'd like to tell you more...|Intro]] [[I'm done describing them.|WhatHappened]] <<set $achievements['MultipleOnes'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' No one. Some Ones.">>\

If you say it was so, I believe you fully. Yet your soul will continue to evolve and change as you grow. What fit into it at one point in time, will not necessarily fit it the same way at another. You are forging the new shape of your soul as we speak. It is going to be glorious. [[I'd like to tell you more...|Intro]] [[I'm done describing them.|WhatHappened]] <<set $achievements['soulmateRealization'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' An ever evolving soul.">>\

That it is unlikely. No, more than unlikely. Impossible. Though I fully believe that's how it felt. Over time, you'll begin seeing those before you as they are, flaws and all. It will make your connections more complex, but they will be realer for it. Pedestals serve no one but those who are placed on them. [[I'd like to tell you more...|Intro]] [[I'm done describing them.|WhatHappened]] <<set $achievements['perfectIdeal'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' An idealistic version of someone that doesn’t exist. And never did.">>\

This is the truth. That is all they were. Yet that does not make what you went through any less important, nor any less painful. With all their flaws and complexities, they were yours to care for, and yours to cherish. There is a sacred significance in that, and it is a grand thing to have participated in. [[I'd like to tell you more...|Intro]] [[I'm done describing them.|WhatHappened]] <<set $achievements['humanTruth'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' A suit of armor made of realism. It provides no protection from getting hurt.">>\

Ah. Such perspectives have a tendency to reveal themselves only in retrospect. In a way, perhaps this mistake was inevitable. However, the fact that your choices eventually resulted in pain, does not necessarily negate their value. You have learned through living. A perfectly natural form of study. [[I'd like to tell you more...|Intro]] [[I'm done describing them.|WhatHappened]] <<set $achievements['regretWorth'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' A valuable mistake.">>\

It pains me to hear you have suffered so. For what it is worth, few possess the certainty you have just illustrated in these matters. Knowing they were harmful to you will make the healing easier. I hope there is a peculiar comfort in that. Draw strength from the fact that you are now free, with a keener sense of what feels right and what feels wrong. It will help you in your future endeavours. [[I'd like to tell you more...|Intro]] [[I'm done describing them.|WhatHappened]] <<set $achievements['healingCertainty'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' A vicious scar, and a powerful new freedom.">>\

<<if not $whatHappenedVisited>>\ What happened? How did life tear you apart? <<else>>\ Sometimes there are several forces at play. Feeding into eachother and amplifying one another until something breaks. <</if>>\ [[Different dreams|DifferentDreams]] [[Circumstance|Circumstance]] [[Someone couldn’t commit|SomeoneCommit]] [[Someone fell out of love|FellOutOfLove]] [[Someone did something unforgivable|Unforgivable]] [[Rejection. It was over before it even began|Rejection]] <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\ <<set $whatHappenedVisited to true>>\

Ah. A change of trajectory, however slight, that creates a drift as large as an entire world over time. These things happen. Draw confidence from the knowledge that you are the captain of your own ship, however far away it sails, and however unforgiving the waters. [[I think there are more reasons.|WhatHappened]] [[Thank you, that is all.|WhatRemains]] <<set $achievements['steeringWill'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' A steering will, and a way.">>\

I see. Whether it was economic, bureaucratic, geopolitical, or any other form of force majeure that led to this moment, remember that you are not the first to have suffered from this, nor will you be the last. It is a timeless frustration for love to be faced with different magnitudes of unfairness. Whatever obstacle it was, you have gained valuable experience from living through its challenges. Next time you will be better prepared. [[I think there are more reasons.|WhatHappened]] [[Thank you, that is all.|WhatRemains]] <<set $achievements['orderOfMagnitude'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' An order of magnitude.">>\

Who? [[I couldn’t|CommitMe]] [[They couldn’t|CommitThem]]

If after all was said and done, intuition told you that you must move on, I am certain it had its reasons. Painful as this may be, it is wise to listen to one’s self in such matters. [[I think there are more reasons.|WhatHappened]] [[Thank you, that is all.|WhatRemains]] <<set $achievements['voiceToMoveOn'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' A voice preventing you from remaining where you are.">>\

If after all was said and done, they chose to move on, then it is a cruel kindness that has been gifted to you. Even if it does not feel that way. There are few things worse than to give from your soul, in a place where your offerings are not appreciated. [[I think there are more reasons.|WhatHappened]] [[Thank you, that is all.|WhatRemains]] <<set $achievements['giftOfThorns'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' A gift made of thorns. But a gift nonetheless.">>\

Who? [[I did|FellMe]] [[They did|FellThem]] [[Both of us|FellBoth]]

Some loves succumb to entropy. It is only natural. Though rest assured that not all. However painful this is, at the very least draw solace from the fact that you are being cut by the blunt side of the blade. [[I think there are more reasons.|WhatHappened]] [[Thank you, that is all.|WhatRemains]] <<set $achievements['awarenessOfEntropy'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' A stronger awareness of entropy’s neverending chase.">>\

A tragic scenario. Timeless too. This is an ancient and primordial pain you are experiencing. Yet there is a strength in that. It has existed for so long throughout history, that one thing can be said with certainty - this is nothing you cannot handle. Trust me. [[I think there are more reasons.|WhatHappened]] [[Thank you, that is all.|WhatRemains]] <<set $achievements['awarenessOfEntropy'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' A stronger awareness of entropy’s neverending chase.">>\

Entropy comes for us all. It is the natural way of things. This does not diminish or detract the pain you must feel, yet there is solace in mutuality.You have demonstrated a powerful patience in seeing this through to the end. [[I think there are more reasons.|WhatHappened]] [[Thank you, that is all.|WhatRemains]] <<set $achievements['awarenessOfEntropy'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' A stronger awareness of entropy’s neverending chase.">>\

Oh no. Who? [[It was me|UnforgivableMe]] [[It was them|UnforgivableThem]]

It is not my place to judge such things. They are between you and yourself. Yet it would be wise to remember that lack of judgment does not necessarily mean the presence of absolvement. Whatever your reasons were, your actions were undertaken with an understanding of their possible consequence. Even if it is a painful one. Use this knowledge to dull the pain. Learn from this for the next time, it’s important. [[I think there are more reasons.|WhatHappened]] [[Thank you, that is all.|WhatRemains]] <<set $achievements['actionConsequence'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' An action. And its consequence.">>\

A searing pain. Know this, I feel your hurt as if it were my own. People are capable of great hideousness, especially those who have yet to master themselves. For what it is worth, you are free from the burden of vagueness. No need to wonder and speculate about what could have been, or to lament about what can no longer be. It is good you are away from them now. Focus on that as you power through the ache. [[I think there are more reasons.|WhatHappened]] [[Thank you, that is all.|WhatRemains]] <<set $achievements['protectiveCertainty'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' The protective properties of Certainty.">>\

Ah. An unavoidable scenario for those heroic enough to roll the dice. Be proud. Know that the blows of rejection are unique - the first blow hits hardest, but the second hits the second hardest. Keep withstanding them, and you will be surprised at how weak they eventually become. Remember, the only thing worse than the pain of rejection is the pain of regret for having never tried. [[I think there are more reasons.|WhatHappened]] [[Thank you, that is all.|WhatRemains]] <<set $achievements['AcceptReject'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' A rejection to accept.">>\

<<if not $whatRemainsVisited>>\ What remains? People leave traces behind them. <<else>>\ What else? There are different kinds of traces. <</if>>\ [[Memories|Memories]] [[Physical Items|PhysicalItems]] [[A person shaped void|PersonVoid]] [[Nothing. Nothing at all.|NothingRemains]] <<if $whatRemainsVisited>>\ [[I've told you about everything left.|WhatDoYouMissMost]] <</if>>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\ <<set $whatRemainsVisited to true>>\

Ah. It is a dilemma. Would you like to hold on to each dear memory, grasping desperately as it slowly slips through the cracks between your fingers? Or would you rather rip them all out of the fabric of your being, throw them away and be done with it? [[Cherish each and every one.|MemoriesOutcome]] [[Expel them from my mind.|MemoriesOutcome]] [[Both.|MemoriesOutcome]] [[I can’t decide which.|MemoriesOutcome]]

Whatever your wish, it seems it is not up to you to choose. Over time, silently, without you even noticing, many of these memories will escape from the confines of your mind. Yet others will remain embedded in its proteins until the day it ceases to function. One thing is certain however, they are now a part of your story. And your story is one worth telling. With all its hardships and triumphs. [[More remains.|WhatRemains]] [[I’ve told you about everything left.|WhatDoYouMissMost]] <<set $achievements['neuronsConnected'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' Neurons connected in ways that are happy. Neurons connected in ways that are sad.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

Whether given as gifts, left behind by neglect, or intent, evidence of your relationship’s existence lays around the world. It's up to you if you would like to keep them as souvenirs of your adventure, to be looked upon with ever fluctuating degrees of fondness, repulsion, or apathy - or to rid yourself of them. Either way, over time, your relationship with these things will change. As will you. [[More remains.|WhatRemains]] [[I’ve told you about everything left.|WhatDoYouMissMost]] <<set $achievements['objectsMeaning'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' Objects, and a gaze that projects meaning upon them.">>\

Ah. The void. Some try to ignore it while soldiering onwards. Others try and dull it with any means they find. There are those who try to fill it with other people entirely, only to discover their shape doesn’t quite fit, and that the void slowly leaks in through the gaps. Whatever your choices are in the events that follow in your life, know this: It is you who will outlive the void. Not the other way around. Its size will shrink, its shape will lose its contour, and whether it disappears completely or finds a permanent home in your heart is not the point. The point is this: it will lose its relevance. <<set $achievements['diminishingVoid'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' A hole of ever diminishing relevance.">>\ [[More remains.|WhatRemains]] [[I’ve told you about everything left.|WhatDoYouMissMost]]

Whether you consider it good fortune or a curse, it’s never precisely nothing. But I think I understand what you’re trying to say. Either way, an emptiness born out of something that once was, and then disappeared, is fundamentally different than an emptiness that never knew anything other than its own vacancy. <<set $achievements['differentNothing'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' Different kinds of nothing.">>\ [[More remains.|WhatRemains]] [[I’ve told you about everything left.|WhatDoYouMissMost]]

<<if !$missAssessmentVisited>>\ What is missing? What do you wish was still around you? <<else>>\ It is well within your rights to miss as many things as you want, as intensely as you want. <</if>>\ [[Their mind.|MissMind]] [[Their heart.|MissHeart]] [[Their touch.|MissTouch]] [[Their smell.|MissSmell]] [[Their laugh.|MissLaugh]] [[The time together.|MissTime]] [[The in-jokes.|MissJokes]] [[The support.|MissSupport]] [[The mutual understanding.|MissUnderstanding]] [[The sense of safety.|MissSafety]] [[Who I was when I was with them.|MissIdentity]] [[Nothing.|MissNothing]] <<if $missAssessmentVisited>>\ [[I think I've mentioned everything.|TearBreak]] <</if>>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\ <<set $missAssessmentVisited to true>>\

The touch. I see. Is there anything else? It's alright if there is. [[Yes! I miss more about them.|WhatDoYouMissMost]] [[That is all.|TearBreak]] <<set $achievements['idiosyncraticWarmth'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' The notion of Idiosyncratic Warmth.">>\

The smell. I see. Is there anything else? It's alright if there is. [[Yes! I miss more about them.|WhatDoYouMissMost]] [[That is all.|TearBreak]] <<set $achievements['yearningNose'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' A yearning nose.">>\

The heart. I see. Is there anything else? It's alright if there is. [[Yes! I miss more about them.|WhatDoYouMissMost]] [[That is all.|TearBreak]] <<set $achievements['beatingHalfHeart'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' A beating half of a heart.">>\

The mind. I see. Is there anything else? It's alright if there is. [[Yes! I miss more about them.|WhatDoYouMissMost]] [[That is all.|TearBreak]] <<set $achievements['discardedIntellect'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' The discarded leftovers of another’s intellect.">>\

The laugh. I see. Is there anything else? It's alright if there is. [[Yes! I miss more about them.|WhatDoYouMissMost]] [[That is all.|TearBreak]] <<set $achievements['unattainableResponse'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' An unattainable response to a joke.">>\

The time together. I see. Is there anything else? It's alright if there is. [[Yes! I miss more about them.|WhatDoYouMissMost]] [[That is all.|TearBreak]] <<set $achievements['incompleteTemporality'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' An incomplete temporality.">>\

The jokes. I see. Is there anything else? It's alright if there is. [[Yes! I miss more about them.|WhatDoYouMissMost]] [[That is all.|TearBreak]] <<set $achievements['onePersonComedyShow'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' A one-person comedy show.">>\

The support. I see. Is there anything else? It's alright if there is. [[Yes! I miss more about them.|WhatDoYouMissMost]] [[That is all.|TearBreak]] <<set $achievements['lostLeaningSpot'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' The shattered remnants of a pillar">>\

The mutuality. I see. Is there anything else? It's alright if there is. [[Yes! I miss more about them.|WhatDoYouMissMost]] [[That is all.|TearBreak]] <<set $achievements['lessSoulWhoSeesYou'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' One less soul who sees you.">>\

The safety. I see. Is there anything else? It's alright if there is. [[Yes! I miss more about them.|WhatDoYouMissMost]] [[That is all.|TearBreak]] <<set $achievements['brokenShelterKnowledge'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' A broken shelter, and the schematics for a new one.">>\

Your sense of self. I see. Is there anything else? It's alright if there is. [[Yes! I miss more about them.|WhatDoYouMissMost]] [[That is all.|TearBreak]] <<set $achievements['buddingSenseBoundary'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' A stronger sense of where one person ends, and another begins.">>\

Yet here we are. [[It is how I truly feel.|MissNothingCertain]] [[Well… maybe I do miss some things a little bit...|WhatDoYouMissMost]]

Then I believe you. Perhaps it is out of anger, or perhaps it's because you have found a peaceful acceptance. Maybe it's because it feels like life has toughened your skin to stone. Or perhaps, it's that they hurt you so much that there isn't anything left to miss. It could also be a bit of everything. Whatever the cause, listen carefully: Never stop searching for that which is worth missing. What you find isn’t the point. It's what happens during the search that's the important part. [[I will not stop the search. I promise.|TearBreak]] <<set $achievements['slowSteadyPersistence'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' A steady and powerful persistence.">>\

Thank you for sharing all of this with me. Before we continue, let’s take a moment to rest. You’ve been through a lot. Would you like some tears? They usually help. [[Sure, I’d like some tears.|TearAmount]] [[No thank you|NoTears]] <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

Are you sure? They can help, and they come at no cost or danger. All you have to do is stay hydrated. [[Ok, why not, I’ll have some tears.|TearAmount]] [[It’s ok, I really don’t feel like crying right now.|RefuseTears]]

<<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\ Very well! How many would you like? They’re yours to spend as you wish. [[10 tears|Tears10]] [[100 tears|Tears100]] [[1,000 tears|Tears1000]] [[10,000 tears|Tears10000]] [[50,000 tears|Tears50000]] [[100,000 tears|Tears100000]] [[1,000,000 tears|Tears1000000]] [[2,305,0908 tears|Tears23050908]] [[10,000,000 tears|Tears10000000]] [[100,000,000 tears|Tears100000000]] [[An infinite amount of tears.|InfinityTears]] [[I think that’s enough tears for now.|ContinueAfterTears]]

Sure! Here you go! Would you like some more? You can have as many as you want. [[Yes, more tears!|TearAmount]] [[I think that’s enough tears for now.|ContinueAfterTears]] <<set $achievements['tears10'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' 10 tears.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

Sure! Here you go! Would you like some more? You can have as many as you want. [[Yes, more tears!|TearAmount]] [[I think that’s enough tears for now.|ContinueAfterTears]] <<set $achievements['tears100'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' 100 tears.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

Sure! Here you go! Would you like some more? You can have as many as you want. [[Yes, more tears!|TearAmount]] [[I think that’s enough tears for now.|ContinueAfterTears]] <<set $achievements['tears1000'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' 1,000 tears.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

Sure! Here you go! Would you like some more? You can have as many as you want. [[Yes, more tears!|TearAmount]] [[I think that’s enough tears for now.|ContinueAfterTears]] <<set $achievements['tears10000'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' 10,000 tears.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

Sure! Here you go! Would you like some more? You can have as many as you want. [[Yes, more tears!|TearAmount]] [[I think that’s enough tears for now.|ContinueAfterTears]] <<set $achievements['tears50000'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' 50,000 tears.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

Sure! Here you go! Would you like some more? You can have as many as you want. [[Yes, more tears!|TearAmount]] [[I think that’s enough tears for now.|ContinueAfterTears]] <<set $achievements['tears100000'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' 100,000 tears.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

Sure! Here you go! Would you like some more? You can have as many as you want. [[Yes, more tears!|TearAmount]] [[I think that’s enough tears for now.|ContinueAfterTears]] <<set $achievements['tears1000000'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' 1,000,000 tears.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

Sure! It’s a surprisingly specific number to choose. But if that is the amount of tears you’d like, here you go. [[Yes, more tears!|TearAmount]] [[I think that’s enough tears for now.|ContinueAfterTears]] <<set $achievements['tears23050908'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' 2,305,0908 tears.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

Sure! Here you go! Would you like some more? You can have as many as you want. [[Yes, more tears!|TearAmount]] [[I think that’s enough tears for now.|ContinueAfterTears]] <<set $achievements['tears10000000'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' 10,000,000 tears.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

Sure! Here you go! Would you like some more? You can have as many as you want. [[Yes, more tears!|TearAmount]] [[I think that’s enough tears for now.|ContinueAfterTears]] <<set $achievements['tears100000000'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' 100,000,000 tears.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

<<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\ Now we're talking! But why stop just at infinity? Let's really let loose! Don't worry, there's as many tears as you need! [[10 infinities|InfinityTears10]] [[100 infinities|InfinityTears100]] [[1,000 infinities|InfinityTears1000]] [[10,000 infinities|InfinityTears10000]] [[50,000 infinities|InfinityTears50000]] [[100,000 infinities|InfinityTears100000]] [[1,000,000 infinities|InfinityTears1000000]] [[2,305,0908 infinities|InfinityTears23050908]] [[10,000,000 infinities|InfinityTears10000000]] [[100,000,000 infinities|InfinityTears100000000]] [[Infinity infinities|InfinityInfinities]] [[You know what? Let's get some more finite numbers too|TearAmount]] [[I think that’s enough infinities for now.|ContinueAfterTears]]

Sure! Here you go! Would you like some more infinite amounts of tears? You can have as many as you want. [[Yes, more infinities!|InfinityTears]] [[I think that’s enough infinities for now.|ContinueAfterTears]] <<set $achievements['infinityTears10'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' 10 infinities of tears.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

Sure! Here you go! Would you like some more infinite amounts of tears? You can have as many as you want. [[Yes, more infinities!|InfinityTears]] [[I think that’s enough infinities for now.|ContinueAfterTears]] <<set $achievements['infinityTears100'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' 100 infinities of tears.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

Sure! Here you go! Would you like some more infinite amounts of tears? You can have as many as you want. [[Yes, more infinities!|InfinityTears]] [[I think that’s enough infinities for now.|ContinueAfterTears]] <<set $achievements['infinityTears1000'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' 1,000 infinities of tears.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

Sure! Here you go! Would you like some more infinite amounts of tears? You can have as many as you want. [[Yes, more infinities!|InfinityTears]] [[I think that’s enough infinities for now.|ContinueAfterTears]] <<set $achievements['infinityTears10000'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' 10,000 infinities of tears.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

Sure! Here you go! Would you like some more infinite amounts of tears? You can have as many as you want. [[Yes, more infinities!|InfinityTears]] [[I think that’s enough infinities for now.|ContinueAfterTears]] <<set $achievements['infinityTears50000'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' 50,000 infinities of tears.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

Sure! Here you go! Would you like some more infinite amounts of tears? You can have as many as you want. [[Yes, more infinities!|InfinityTears]] [[I think that’s enough infinities for now.|ContinueAfterTears]] <<set $achievements['infinityTears100000'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' 100,000 infinities of tears.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

Sure! Here you go! Would you like some more infinite amounts of tears? You can have as many as you want. [[Yes, more infinities!|InfinityTears]] [[I think that’s enough infinities for now.|ContinueAfterTears]] <<set $achievements['infinityTears1000000'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' 1,000,000 infinities of tears.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

Sure! It’s a surprisingly specific number to choose. But if that is the amount of infinities of tears you’d like, here you go. [[Yes, more infinities!|InfinityTears]] [[I think that’s enough infinities for now.|ContinueAfterTears]] <<set $achievements['infinityTears23050908'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' 2,305,0908 infinities of tears.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

Sure! Here you go! Would you like some more infinite amounts of tears? You can have as many as you want. [[Yes, more infinities!|InfinityTears]] [[I think that’s enough infinities for now.|ContinueAfterTears]] <<set $achievements['infinityTears10000000'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' 10,000,000 infinities of tears.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

Sure! Here you go! Would you like some more infinite amounts of tears? You can have as many as you want. [[Yes, more infinities!|InfinityTears]] [[I think that’s enough infinities for now.|ContinueAfterTears]] <<set $achievements['infinityTears100000000'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' 100,000,000 infinities of tears.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

Sure! Here you go! An infinite amount of infinite tears! Some might say this is the ultimate amount of tears one can have, but we can always go back and add some more if you want! We can keep doing this for as long as you need to. [[Yes, more infinities!|InfinityTears]] [[I think that’s enough infinities for now.|ContinueAfterTears]] <<set $achievements['infinityInfinities'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' Infinity infinities of tears.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

I hope these tears have provided you with a brief release. You have earned them fair and square. Through bravery, risk, and pain. They are yours to spend as you wish. Are you ready to continue our journey? [[I'm ready! Let's keep going!|ContinueAfterMiss]]

Fair enough. Just remember: your tears are an ancient and primal mechanism. A healthy one. If at any point in the future you feel like you need them, I hope you know you can always have as many as you'd like. You have earned them fair and square. [[I'll remember that.|ContinueAfterMiss]]

<<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\ I've been running an Assessment of your situation, and it is now complete. [[Well, what's the result?|Prognosis]]

Conclusion: You are incredibly... [[Yes?|ProfoundlyAlive]]

Profoundly... [[...Yes?|VividlyAlive]]

Vividly... [[…Yes…?|UnquestionablyAlive]]

Unquestionably... [[What?!|FinalAlive]]

ALIVE. [[What do you mean?|AliveResponse]] [[I knew that part already!|AliveResponse]]

There are those who would envy your turmoil. Do not think I say this lightly. This is not an attempt to cheer you up. It is a simple statement of fact. If you do not already, one day you will see. Whether sooner or whether later. A day will come when you will understand the greatness of what you are going through. This I swear to you. [[Thank you. I'll hold you to it!|AsYouShould]] <<set $achievements['oathFromMe'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' An oath. From me to you.">>\

<<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\ As you should. I would like to congratulate you. The hard part is already behind us. [[What else should I tell you about them?|Enough]]

Enough about them. We’re both here for YOU. You and I. Besides, it seems their role is already done. They've long since left the stage. And this is <strong>YOUR</strong> show. [[It really is isn't it?|HowDevastated]]

It is. And as the sole writer, director, and actor of your life, the champion of your own fate, it is now up to you to determine its next chapter. You need to be well rested, well fed, and well energized for what lays ahead, so I ask of you: [[Continue.|HowAreYou]]

That is sad to hear. However, it is justified. <<set $achievements['youAreSad'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' You are sad.">>\ [[Thanks.|SharedExperience]]

That is so sad to hear. However, it is also so justified. <<set $achievements['youAreSoSad'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' You are so sad.">>\ [[Thanks.|SharedExperience]]

That is so... so sad to hear. However, it is also so... so justified. <<set $achievements['youAreSoSoSad'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' You are so… so sad.">>\ [[Thanks.|SharedExperience]]

That is SO... SO sad to hear. However, it is also SO... SO justified. <<set $achievements['youAreSOSOSad'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' You are SO… SO sad.">>\ [[Thanks.|SharedExperience]]

That is absolutely devastating to hear. However, it is also absolutely justified. <<set $achievements['youAreDevastated'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' You are absolutely devastated.">>\ [[Thanks.|SharedExperience]]

That’s surprisingly good to hear. All things considered. <<set $achievements['youAreSurprisinglyOk'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' You are surprisingly ok.">>\ [[Thanks.|SharedExperience]]

That’s good to hear. All things considered. <<set $achievements['youAreDoingGood'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' You are doing good.">>\ [[Thanks.|SharedExperience]]

That’s actually great to hear. All things considered. <<set $achievements['youAreActuallyGreat'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' You are actually doing great.">>\ [[Thanks.|SharedExperience]]

Does it feel like no one can understand what you’re going through? [[How could anyone possibly understand?|UniqueExperience]] [[I know I’m not the only one to ever go through this… but I still think no one could understand.|UniqueExperience]] [[I’m sure they do to varying extents.|UniqueExperience]] <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

It feels like that because it is true. All have gone through versions of what you’re experiencing. Perhaps there is some solace to be found in that. But none have experienced it quite like you. None with your relationship’s specificities and particularities. None with your intricate contexts. None with your eyes. No one was with you behind closed doors and four walls. Not in your most intimate of silences. Not in the precious conversations you shared. There are none in all of existence who know the music your souls made when they resonated together. [[That's so sad...|UniqueExperienceContinue]] [[That's so beautiful...|UniqueExperienceContinue]]

This is an experience only you have had. And you are the only one who is ever going to have it. Savour it. [[So what I'm experiencing is special?|CongratulationsUnique]]

It is. [[That's good to know.|Unburdening]] <<set $achievements['trulyUniqueExperience'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' Congratulations. This really is, truly and objectively, special.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

Now, weary hero, you’ve still got so much ahead of you. Let’s get rid of any unnecessary weight before your next journey. [[I’d love to get some weight off my chest.|BurdenChoices]]

<<if not $burdenChoicesVisited>>\ With what thoughts do you burden yourself nowadays? <<else>>\ What else? Take your time. The less you carry with you, the easier the voyage ahead. <</if>>\ [[I can’t stop thinking about them.|BurdenRuminating]] [[I can’t stop fearing for myself.|BurdenFear]] [[I can’t stop thinking about what they’re up to.|BurdenCuriosity]] [[I can’t stop blaming myself.|BurdenSelfBlame]] [[I can’t stop blaming them.|BurdenBlamingThem]] [[I can’t stop feeling inadequate.|BurdenInadequacy]] [[I don’t think about it much.|BurdenDenial]] <<if $burdenChoicesVisited>>\ [[I think I've told you everything.|BurdenMoveOn]] <</if>>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\ <<set $burdenChoicesVisited to true>>\

That is understandable. They were a part of you. You are still used to carrying them in your heart. Do not be harsh on yourself when these thoughts arise. However, do not allow yourself to succumb to them either. There are other, greater things for you to dwell on right now. Invest your attention elsewhere when you can. <<set $achievements['ruminatingLoop'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' Looping ruminations.">>\ [[There's more.|BurdenChoices]] [[I think that is all for now.|BurdenMoveOn]]

This is perfectly natural. You're hurting and you've been thrust into uncertainty. It is ok if you feel overwhelmed. Let your fear drive you to action. Fuel your agency with it. Consume it instead of letting it consume you. Burn it bright until it is an exhausted resource. Use this engine to shape the world around you to your liking. From now on you eat fear for breakfast. [[There's more.|BurdenChoices]] [[I think that is all for now.|BurdenMoveOn]] <<set $achievements['stressEngine'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' A turbo engine that runs on stress.">>\

Completely natural. However, whatever it is – it does not matter any longer. Their actions are of no further consequence to you. They have lost that privilege. You are now free to concern yourself with other, greater things. Do not fret, these thoughts will eventually fade. [[There's more.|BurdenChoices]] [[I think that is all for now.|BurdenMoveOn]] <<set $achievements['newSpaceHardDrive'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' New space in your hard drive.">>\

It saddens me to hear this. Yet blame is an irrelevant framework to assess your situation. The only fact that matters is that you tried. Whether it was your best or your worst is meaningless. The way you tried was the only way you could have. Learn from it, but leave your blame behind you. [[There's more.|BurdenChoices]] [[I think that is all for now.|BurdenMoveOn]] <<set $achievements['senseOfDeterminism'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' Retroactive determinism.">>\

Whether there is truly blame to be had is beside the point. If the end truly came as a result of the actions of the other, then they were never truly meant to be yours. It is a blessing in a bitter and painful disguise to be free from them. Learn from it, but ungrasp the blame from your fists. It is heavy, and it is useless. [[There's more.|BurdenChoices]] [[I think that is all for now.|BurdenMoveOn]] <<set $achievements['uselessBag'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' A useless bag to carry.">>\

This pains me the most to hear. While an understandable response to emotional turmoil, it is also completely and wholly ridiculous. Who is this lord of adequacy you imagine in your mind’s eye? Who possesses the divine right to judge and bestow the title of “Adequate” upon one person or another? Them? You? You don’t even have a right to say such a thing about yourself. You are a transient creature. You are not the same person from one second to the next. Even now, you are different than when we started this journey of ours. Continue building yourself. And see how much you think about “Adequate” once all this is blows over. [[There's more.|BurdenChoices]] [[I think that is all for now.|BurdenMoveOn]] <<set $achievements['noQualification'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' No qualification at all to determine your own inadequacy.">>\

Yet here we are. [[I really don't burden myself with these kind of things anymore.|BurdenMoveOn]] [[Okay... maybe there are still some things I carry with me.|BurdenChoices]]

Very well. Let us move on. On your journey there will be times when you will falter. Do not be afraid when it happens. It is to be expected. Yet whether one is hurtling helplessly through the air, drowning in deep and dark waters, or on the brink of collapse from exhaustion... The solution is always the same. [[What?|GrabWhatCan]] <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

<<if not $grabWhatCanVisited>>\ Reach out for something to hold on to. Hold it tight. And so I ask of you, what sources of support can you rely on right now? Think deep and think well. People tend to have more than they think. <<else>>\ You're doing great. Take your time to think this thoroughly. <</if>>\ [[I’ve got my friends to rely on.|HaveFriends]] [[I’ve got my family to rely on.|HaveFamily]] [[I’ve got my pursuits to follow.|HavePursuits]] [[I’ve got my past actions to be proud of.|HavePride]] [[I’ve got nothing. Nothing at all.|HaveNothing]] <<if $grabWhatCanVisited and not $choseNothingLast>>\ [[I think I've mentioned everything.|WhatYouHave]] <</if>>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\ <<set $grabWhatCanVisited to true>>\

<<set $choseNothingLast to false>>\ This is perfect. Few things are as sacred as pacts born of choice. Alliances born of trust and honest goodwill. None who have tasted the glory of friendship can ever be truly alone. Let them help you in your time of need. Do not deny them that, for it is their right. You know very well you’d want to be there for them too on the day their summons arrive. [[There's more.|GrabWhatCan]] [[These are all my sources of support.|WhatYouHave]] <<set $achievements['ultimateAlliance'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' The Ultimate Alliance.">>\

<<set $choseNothingLast to false>>\ This is incredible. How lucky you are to have your own kin to lean on. Some have gone entire lives without knowing the feeling. Unconditional love is larger than life, and if you have those who would give it to you, you are as fortunate as fortune allows. Enjoy their love wholly and fully. Love them back. Such things have a way of healing a weary soul, no matter how exhausted. [[There's more.|GrabWhatCan]] [[These are all my sources of support.|WhatYouHave]] <<set $achievements['ownTribe'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' A tribe. Your very own.">>\

<<set $choseNothingLast to false>>\ This is excellent. Whether for studies, work, exploration, or personal fulfillment, a passion you find meaning in channeling is one of the most powerful joys of life. Use it to forge a path, and let the path forge you. You’re going to be magnificent. [[There's more.|GrabWhatCan]] [[These are all my sources of support.|WhatYouHave]] <<set $achievements['horizonToChase'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' A horizon to chase.">>\

<<set $choseNothingLast to false>>\ This is outstanding. Whether these are resounding achievements, challenges overcome, or simple choices made with bravery, never forget what you’ve done and what you’ve already shown yourself to be capable of. Remember that, and revel in the fact that you aren’t done yet. There are plenty more chances to show the world, and yourself, what you are capable of. [[There's more.|GrabWhatCan]] [[These are all my sources of support.|WhatYouHave]] <<set $achievements['somethingNoOneCanTake'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' Something no one can ever take away from you.">>\

<<set $choseNothingLast to true>>\ Respectfully, I refuse to accept such an answer as fact. Perhaps it FEELS like you’ve got nothing. But whether you like it or not, that is an impossibility. Think deeply and try again. [[Okay, you’re right.|GrabWhatCan]] [[Believe me. I really do have nothing.|HaveNothingCertain]]

I believe your feelings are genuine, and fully respect them. It is with expert precision that our emotions blend in with our perception of reality. If you truly believe you have nothing, then let me give you something right now. If nothing else, you now have a quest. Find one of these: A friend, a pursuit, a way to help others, or just a single something you can be proud of in yourself. It might require just a few more moments of thought, or it might be the journey of a lifetime, but this is what you are going to do. No matter what, you’ll always have this quest. While you are out searching, know that you will always have me to return to. [[I accept your quest. Thank you.|WhatYouHave]] [[I don’t have you. You don’t exist.|HaveNothingDenial]] <<set $achievements['nobleQuest'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' A noble quest to carry you.">>\

Yet here we are. [[Fair enough. I accept your quest.|WhatYouHave]]

You’ve done well. Hold on to these for dear life. They're not ALL you’ve got. And they're not all you’re ever going to have. But they're something you STILL HAVE NOW. And still having these means still having an important part of yourself left intact. You’ll need it to rejuvenate and rebuild the parts of you that have been annihilated by this whole ordeal. [[I will.|FinalClosure]] <<set $achievements['rebuiltFromNothing'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' The understanding that even cities leveled by atomic bombs can be rebuilt.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

I suspect we are nearing the end of our time together. It is unavoidable, this fact of life. At one point or another everything finds a way to cease. It’s not necessarily bad, but it’s not necessarily very pleasant either is it? And so, we too, have begun our end. Although you’re always welcome to visit, as long as you remember the way. [[What should I do now?|GuidanceStart]]

Take a deep breath. Feel the air fill your lungs. Then exhale. Slowly. Keep doing that until the day you no longer can. Don’t forget to eat as well. Water is important too. Shower on a regular basis. [[But then what?|GuidanceNext]]

Keep doing these things, and one day soon there will come a very important moment. It’ll be as fast and fleeting as a flash, and it will make you feel a flicker of warmth. Perhaps you’ll even curve your lips upwards. Maybe you’ll even be showing some teeth. It could happen when you’re alone in your room, exploring outside, or during an interaction with another. It does not matter where and when. What matters is that it will happen. And it <strong><u>WILL</u></strong> happen. [[Then what?|GuidanceContinued]]

When that moment arrives, pay attention to it. What caused it? Where did it come from? Where did you feel it in your being? Begin nurturing it. Look for it always. In yourself, in your actions, and in those around you. [[And then what?|GuidanceDeepen]]

Keep searching, identifying, and surrounding yourself with more of the actions, places, and people that make that feeling grow. Follow it as far and as often as you can. And fight for it when you must. Sometimes you’ll have to. Do not shy away from this battle, tiresome as it can get. It is between you and the world, and while there is no winning, the only thing you need to do is not to lose. [[And then?|HealingComplete]]

One day, and that day will come faster than you can currently estimate, you will find out that you’ve been doing this so well for so long, that the pain that brought you here today no longer burns as it once did. Perhaps even not at all. However ugly or beautiful the scar that remains will be a matter of your own perspective – but it will not matter. What will matter is the person you have become since, the people you have brought into your life, and what you have done with it. [[Do you promise?|PinkyPromise]]

I pinky promise. [[I’ll hold you to it!|BraveryPath]] <<set $achievements['pinkyPromise'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' A pinky promise. From me to you.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

As you should. Your only task now is to focus on making yourself the fullest version of yourself you can become. Experience the experiences you want to experience, work on the work you want to work, befriend the kind of friends you want to befriend... And above all - be brave. Do not let the fear of pain hold you back. [[But how? You make it all sound so easy|InitiateActions]]

The most important thing you can do is this: Initiate Actions. [[That’s it?|FinalSuperpower]]

That’s it. [[I will.|FinalThankYou]] <<set $achievements['genuineSuperpower'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' A genuine superpower.">>\

Good. Keep at it, and the rest will follow soon enough. [[Thank you, Kind Voice.|EndSequence]] <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\

No. Thank you. For coming here, and for trusting me with your pain. [[Who are "you" anyway?|WhoAmI]]

I am a part of you, just as much as your pain is a part of you. I exist in others too. We all share this part, and although we share it separately, each in our own body and mind - it is the same part nevertheless. However, those who ask meaningless questions are only ever destined to recieve meaningless answers. A much better question to ask right now would be... [[What?|WhoAreYou]]

Who are <strong><u>YOU</u></strong>? <div id="whoOptions"> <<if not $achievements['gainedStrength']>>\[[I am strong.|GainedStrength]]<</if>> <<if not $achievements['gainedBravery']>>\[[I am brave.|GainedBravery]]<</if>> <<if not $achievements['gainedWisdom']>>\[[I am learning.|GainedWisdom]]<</if>> <<if not $achievements['gainedEndurance']>>\[[I am trying.|GainedEndurance]]<</if>> <<if not $achievements['gainedPersistence']>>\[[I am the one who's going to figure this out.|GainedPersistence]]<</if>> <<if not $achievements['gainedIndependence']>>\[[I am wholly and truly myself.|GainedIndependence]]<</if>> </div> <div id="whoResponse"></div>

Then you have gained Strength. <<replace "#whoResponse">>\Then you have gained strength.<</replace>>\ <<set $achievements['gainedStrength'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' Strength.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\ <<replace "#whoOptions">>\<<include WhoAreYou>>\<</replace>>\ <<include WhoAreYouMore>>\

Then you have gained Bravery. <<replace "#whoResponse">>\Then you have gained bravery.<</replace>>\ <<set $achievements['gainedBravery'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' Bravery.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\ <<replace "#whoOptions">>\<<include WhoAreYou>>\<</replace>>\ <<include WhoAreYouMore>>\

Then you have gained Wisdom. <<replace "#whoResponse">>\Then you have gained wisdom.<</replace>>\ <<set $achievements['gainedWisdom'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' Wisdom.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\ <<replace "#whoOptions">>\<<include WhoAreYou>>\<</replace>>\ <<include WhoAreYouMore>>\

Then you have gained Endurance. <<replace "#whoResponse">>\Then you have gained endurance.<</replace>>\ <<set $achievements['gainedEndurance'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' Endurance.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\ <<replace "#whoOptions">>\<<include WhoAreYou>>\<</replace>>\ <<include WhoAreYouMore>>\

Then you have gained Confidence. <<replace "#whoResponse">>\Then you have gained persistence.<</replace>>\ <<set $achievements['gainedPersistence'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' Confidence.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\ <<replace "#whoOptions">>\<<include WhoAreYou>>\<</replace>>\ <<include WhoAreYouMore>>\

Then you have gained Independence. <<replace "#whoResponse">>\Then you have gained independence.<</replace>>\ <<set $achievements['gainedIndependence'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' Independence.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\ <<replace "#whoOptions">>\<<include WhoAreYou>>\<</replace>>\ <<include WhoAreYouMore>>\

<<if $achievements['gainedStrength'] and $achievements['gainedBravery'] and $achievements['gainedWisdom'] and $achievements['gainedEndurance'] and $achievements['gainedPersistence'] and $achievements['gainedIndependence']>>\ [[I am more.|LifeGotMe]] <<else>>\ [[I am more.|WhoAreYou]] <</if>>\

What happened? How did life dare to try and tear you apart? <div id="lifeOptions"> <<if not $achievements['stillBeating']>>\[[It ripped my heart out and crushed it with its boots.|StillBeating]]<</if>> <<if not $achievements['gotKOd']>>\[[It knocked me out cold.|GotKOd]]<</if>> <<if not $achievements['gotGot']>>\[[It got me good, not gonna lie.|GotGot]]<</if>> <<if not $achievements['nukedButNotDefeated']>>\[[It went all out on me. Devastating damage.|NukedButNotDefeated]]<</if>> </div> <div id="lifeResponse"></div>

Yet I can still hear it beating. <<replace "#lifeResponse">>\Yet I can still hear it beating.<br>*Du dum.* *Du dum.*<</replace>>\ <<set $achievements['stillBeating'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' *Du dum.* *Du dum.*">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>><<print $pendingNotification>><</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\ <<replace "#lifeOptions">><<include LifeGotMe>><</replace>>\ <<include LifeGotMeMore>>

Don’t sweat it. Happens to all great fighters. <<replace "#lifeResponse">>\Don’t sweat it. Happens to all great fighters.<</replace>>\ <<set $achievements['gotKOd'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' You got KO'd. Get up.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>><<print $pendingNotification>><</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\ <<replace "#lifeOptions">><<include LifeGotMe>><</replace>>\ <<include LifeGotMeMore>>

No shame in that. Sometimes you get, sometimes you get got. <<replace "#lifeResponse">>\No shame in that. Sometimes you get, sometimes you get got.<</replace>>\ <<set $achievements['gotGot'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' You got got. So what?">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>><<print $pendingNotification>><</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\ <<replace "#lifeOptions">><<include LifeGotMe>><</replace>>\ <<include LifeGotMeMore>>

Yet here we are. <<replace "#lifeResponse">>\Yet here you are.<</replace>>\ <<set $achievements['nukedButNotDefeated'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' Nuked, but not defeated.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>><<print $pendingNotification>><</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\ <<replace "#lifeOptions">><<include LifeGotMe>><</replace>>\ <<include LifeGotMeMore>>

<<if $achievements['gotKOd'] and $achievements['gotGot'] and $achievements['nukedButNotDefeated'] and $achievements['stillBeating']>>\ [[I went through it all!|WhatRemainsYou]] <<else>>\ [[You know what else?!|LifeGotMe]] <</if>>

What remains?! After all that, what remains? <div id="remainsOptions"> <<if not $achievements['stillStanding']>>\[[I’m still standing.|StillStanding]]<</if>> <<if not $achievements['entireWorld']>>\[[The whole entire world around me.|EntireWorld]]<</if>> <<if not $achievements['infiniteTears']>>\[[All the Tears I need.|InfiniteTears]]<</if>> <<if not $achievements['canStillLove']>>\[[I can still love.|CanStillLove]]<</if>> </div> <div id="remainsResponse"></div>

You're still standing. <<replace "#remainsResponse">>\You’re still standing.<</replace>>\ <<set $achievements['stillStanding'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' Still. Standing.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\ <<replace "#remainsOptions">>\<<include WhatRemainsYou>>\<</replace>>\ <<include WhatRemainsYouMore>>\

And the world still has you. <<replace "#remainsResponse">>\And the world still has you.<</replace>>\ <<set $achievements['entireWorld'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' An entire World.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\ <<replace "#remainsOptions">>\<<include WhatRemainsYou>>\<</replace>>\ <<include WhatRemainsYouMore>>\

Infinite infinities of them. <<replace "#remainsResponse">>\All the tears one could ever want.<</replace>>\ <<set $achievements['infiniteTears'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' All the tears one could ever want.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\ <<replace "#remainsOptions">>\<<include WhatRemainsYou>>\<</replace>>\ <<include WhatRemainsYouMore>>\

Like fire spreads fire. You magnificent hero. <<replace "#remainsResponse">>\Like fire spreads fire. You magnificent hero.<</replace>>\ <<set $achievements['canStillLove'] to true>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to "''You have gained:'' My sincere admiration.">>\ <<if $pendingNotification>>\ <<notify 7s 'achievement-notify'>>\<<print $pendingNotification>>\<</notify>>\ <<set $pendingNotification to null>>\ <</if>>\ <<replace "#remainsOptions">>\<<include WhatRemainsYou>>\<</replace>>\ <<include WhatRemainsYouMore>>\

<<if $achievements['stillStanding'] and $achievements['entireWorld'] and $achievements['infiniteTears'] and $achievements['canStillLove']>>\ [[I've still got so much more!|MoreRemains]] <<else>>\ [[MORE REMAINS!|WhatRemainsYou]] <</if>>\

What’s missing? What do you need that doesn’t already exist within you? [[Not a goddamn thing.|NotMissingAnything]]

I agree. Final Assessment, my brave, persistent, ever evolving friend. You’re growing stronger and wiser faster than you give yourself credit for. Yet I can see you're still carrying your fair share of pain, burdens, and scars... Life gave you a beating, and you've been hurt. Hurt bad. [[Sounds about right.|FinalQuestion]]

Final question. [[Yeah?|TheFinalChoice]]

What the FUCK are you gonna do about it? [[I’M GONNA GO KICK LIFE’S ASS!!!|KickingLifesAss]]

Damn straight. Off you go now.